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Post by dorcat on Dec 21, 2016 20:50:59 GMT
Maggie, glad you found it. I posted on last weeks board the other day. I copied and pasted it today. Abi is better. She got another breathing treatment today. She is on strong antibiotics. For all of you who have never had to give a cat medicine it isn't fun! Not a one person job, either. Glad I've got help! Baking sausage and cheese balls right now. Made a batch of sugar cookies and bought some to the vet. Will start baking the rest tomorrow and Friday.
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Post by boocooper on Dec 22, 2016 14:38:40 GMT
I'm Baaaaack!
We had a wonderful time at Disney this year! The weather was awesome, thank you Doreen! It was a relaxing trip spent with family. Tom and I celebrated our 20th anniversary and got time to ourselves. Kenzie came with us and was able to take Adam from time to time. We didn't go to the waterparks. Adam had an allergic reaction to the hot tub. We think it's the hot tub. It happened when we were in Williamsburg last March too. I just found out that he'd gone in that hot tub, just like Dad, and then the pool. He breaks out in hives that are extremely itchy. I was prepared this time with Benadryl and some steroidal cream. No more hot tubs for that guy. I have a sinus infection and possibly strep throat. The sinus thing has been brewing for a couple of weeks, the strep I've got no idea where that came from. I have an appointment today with the ENT, I made that while in FL. Did I mention the great warm weather? It really was nice to hang out at night with out a jacket on! I have found that I will always bring some type of covering as the AC is set low in the restaurants and the buses.
Doreen, sorry to hear about Abi! I hope she gets well soon. How old is she? I really wish we'd been able to hook up. It saddens me that we haven't been able to do so since 2010!
Mary, I wish you a speedy recovery! I hope the surgery goes well and isn't too involved.
Maggs, glad you finally made it here! I find that the address is similar, but not the same. Look closely at the dots and spelling!
Nancy, isn't it great being a homeowner? Yeah, right! I find that I"m the finder of all that goes wrong. Tom is handy, but handier at calling a friend.
Today is a busy day. We have to get Doug from the kennel around 1:30-2:00 and I'll be in the opposite direction in CT for a dr. appt. UGH! Thank God for a college student that's now home to help out!
That's all for me. I need to relax now.
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Post by nbud73 on Dec 22, 2016 15:32:52 GMT
Good morning everyone. I have the rest of the week off so I'm going to start some cleaning today and finish my last batch of cookies. The dough has been chilling in the fridge for days- I hope it is still okay, I should have probably put it in the freezer. I still feel like I am getting a cold. I wonder if this is really allergies. I have a doctor appointment in a few weeks and if it isn't gone by then I'll have to talk to her about this. I'm just getting tired of this feeling that I'm getting sick.
Doreen- Sorry to hear Abi is sick. I hope she feels better soon. I don't know about giving a cat meds but have given a dog meds and it is not fun at all. I thought you were done with the baking but it sounds like you are still at it.
Adrienne- Sounds like a great trip. Happy anniversary!!! Sorry you aren't feeling well. Smart to get in to see the doc. Yikes on your DS and the allergic reaction to the hot tub. Do you have to go back to work before Christmas?
Mary- Hope tomorrow goes well with the surgery and you are home and resting before you know it.
Hi to Cindy and Maggie. Have a good day everyone and do something to take care of yourself today.
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Post by dorcat on Dec 23, 2016 1:55:55 GMT
Well, I was in the kitchen all day today. Made 5 different kinds of cookies, two kinds of chocolate candy, and 2 batches of spiced nuts. Sampled a few things to make sure they were good.... Whew! I am tired. Need to soak in a hot bubble bath.
Mary, good luck for your surgery tomorrow. <HUGS>
Adrienne, welcome home. Glad you had a good time. Isn't it beautiful at Christmas? One of these times we'll hook up when you're here.
Nancy, I forgot where you are from. Do you work?
Where is Cindy been? What about Shannon? Hi Maggie.
Abi is a little better today. She isn't wheezing as much. And she came out and laid by the window in the sun while I was baking. Tomorrow is wrapping gifts and cutting up cheese and sausage for Christmas Eve snacks. Maybe I will make a bacon ranch cheese ball.
Got to go rest. Later...
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Post by Mary (Mongoosemary) on Dec 23, 2016 2:24:12 GMT
Hello, been very busy today, got up at 6:00 am, threw the last load of clothes in the dryer. Made Coffee, got cleaned up and left the house by 8:00 am, I had some secret Santa errands to do today. I stopped by the cremation place and got the last of Dad's ashes, they were saved for Memorial things, tiny urns, necklaces, etc. My son is getting a necklace with his Grandpa's ashes in it from the girlfriend, I had to go have it filled. Got there at 9:00, they did not open till 10:00, big grocery store next door, so I did my grocery shopping, then went back. Two things on the list accomplished, then head to mom's she wants me to help her wrap a package to mail, I do that and take it to get mailed. She did feed me brunch, good ol mom. Had a Dr appt at 1:00 for instructions on the surgery and for the Doc to mark the surgery site. I'm scheduled for 6:00 am. I washed my car, it will be sitting as I will not be able to drive, had to get all that salt crud off the old girl. Came home and made a double batch of spaghetti and meatballs. One huge pan I froze for if the kids come home in a few days, (son and family)..another dish is for me and DH. For Saturday. I'm planning ahead. This evening we went out for crab legs, yum. Came home and vacuumed, I've had a nice hot bath, don't know when I'll get another bath. I hope to shower, but will not be able to get down in and out of the tub. The Dr said I can have a nerve block in the surg site, so I will have not pain for awhile. I see some relaxing, taking it easy, do nothing for awhile, do not see the DR again until Jan 6, jeez, that's next year.
Doreen, sorry about your cat being sick, Nancy our house was built in 1969. Looks good if you don't look real close, lol. Adrienne, glad you had a great trip.
Evie told me on Facebook to tell you all hello.
Cindy I miss you... I like it when you are in charge.
Merry Christmas, I hope to be able to post, but if not I'll talk message Adrienne to let you guys know I'm OK
I'm going to be in no bra mode, OMG. It's winter, OMG stop laughing.
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Post by magg3si2 on Dec 23, 2016 2:35:21 GMT
So I found the board and now I have to figure out how to save it. Ugh. Had today off did a lot of running around. Just getting ready to get some shut eye talk to you all tomorrow. Night
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Post by dorcat on Dec 23, 2016 16:16:02 GMT
A/C is off for a couple days. But I'm afraid it will be back on Christmas day. Oh well. Better that than heat. I hate artificial heat. I'll take Mother Nature's heat any day!
Mary, hope your surgery went well. Rest. Any try to keep the girls warm! LOL
Abigail is 12. She is my black cat that had hyperthyroidism and had that radioactive procedure when she was 9. She's a tough cookie. She'll pull through.
OMG, I've got cookies coming out of the ying yang! 😄 DH wants to go to Carrabba's for lunch. Just got an elliptical workout in. Better get a few other things done before I put my face on. Happy holidays! Ho ho ho!
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Post by nbud73 on Dec 23, 2016 17:16:43 GMT
Good morning. I'm having a lazy morning but I really need to get my butt in gear and get some thing done today. I never got around to cleaning yesterday so that is on top of the list today. I did get my sugar cookies baked so that is out of the way. I'm not in love with the recipe I use for my sugar cookies so I think next year I need to look around for a new one. I'm thinking about Mary this morning and hope she is home by now or soon home and can rest and not be in too much discomfort.
Doreen- Good to see you this morning. You have been baking for days. I bet you do have a lot of cookies. I'm in Maryland, just north of Baltimore and I do work part time. I do financial work for a small commercial real estate company.
Maggie- Good to see you back last night. Hope you can bookmark this site to make it easier to get here.
Adrienne- How was the doc appointment ? I hope you begin to feel better soon.How is Doug now that he is back home ? Let us know if you hear from Mary.
Hi to Cindy and all who follow. Have a good day everyone and hope you all have a nice holiday if you don't get to check in before Christmas.
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Post by boocooper on Dec 23, 2016 17:44:41 GMT
Hello all
Taking a moment to see how everyone is doing. Saying a prayer for Mary! Hope the surgery went better than expected.
Yup, it's a sinus infection. It started out as a cold when we left, but honestly don't know if it was the room we were in or not. Keep in mind, I'm not complaining, simply stating. We stayed in a ground floor room that was handicap accessible. Did they have a fur dog or have there been fur dogs in the past in that room. I have a fur dog sensitivity that is heavy on the sinus. I've seen posts on FB of people and their dogs. Most are pets with the Emotional Service banner on them. Just another way of skirting rules. I have no problem with true service dogs. I wonder if there was a dog there before we got there or not. I haven't felt this sh!tty in years. I've learned to manage my allergic sensitivities. I shower at night so my face doesn't rub in my pillow where my hair might have picked up dander or spores. I rinse my sinuses at least once a day. I did do that in FL, boiling the water first. I simply don't like feeling this way.
The good thing is today was WI, I am down 1.6 this week. YIPPEE! I did get workouts most mornings on top of all the walking. I averaged 7 miles a day. I have the blister to prove it.
Doreen, that would be wonderful to meet with you again. Thanks for sharing the wonderful weather!
Nancy, Nice to have a day off! I like sugar cookies too, but haven't found a recipe I like either. I know I'd be the only one eating them. I will make a sour cream coffee cake, banana bread and some Toll House cookies for Santa.
Gotta get going. I have a hair appointment at 1:30
Thanks for all the well wishes!
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Post by Mary (Mongoosemary) on Dec 24, 2016 14:25:24 GMT
i have an excellent sugar cookie recipe. ill share it with you when im not typing one left handed. i am home. no pain. really handicapped my arm is strapped down to my body. arm is braced down across me lining the wrist down center from chin. i had a nerve block, at least i can feel my hand this morning. cant take it off at all until i see the doc jan 6.
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Post by nbud73 on Dec 24, 2016 15:40:47 GMT
Good morning and happy Christmas eve day. Yay !!! Mary was here already. Sounds like you are doing well with no pain this morning. I hope that continues. I bet it is weird to have your arm in one position like that but definitely better for healing I bet. How is the DH doing taking care of you so far?
I had a terrible time getting to sleep last night, there may be a nap in my future today. I have a long list of things I need to get done today. More cleaning, wrapping gifts, making bread for tomorrows dinner and ironing the table cloth and a few other things. I'll check back in later. Hope everyone has a good day and gets any last minute things done today. Have a great Christmas everyone.
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Post by boocooper on Dec 25, 2016 0:40:23 GMT
Hello all,
I think a sponge bath is in Mary's future! Take it easy, take it slow. You will heal faster when you do as you're told! How are you today?
Nancy, I had that same problem the other night. Not last night.
Went to see Collateral Beauty. I wanted to see it after seeing the preview. I bawled my eyes out. Didn't do a thing for my sinuses! I made vodka sauce for dinner when I got back. Now I"m wrapping presents and making cookies. Got my hands full.
Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas! Enjoy spending time with family and friends.!
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Post by dorcat on Dec 25, 2016 2:38:32 GMT
Mary, glad to see everything went well and you checked in. Yes, you are going to be bird bathing it for awhile! Happy belated anniversary Adrienne! Enjoy your gift wrapping and cookie baking! Went over in-laws today, then to church. Standing room only in church. We did have to stand. Boy, does my back hurt. Tomorrow we are cooking Christmas dinner here for 10. Ham and turkey breast. Getting as much stuff ready as possible. Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas! Like my new Avatar? LOL
Doreen
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Post by Mary (Mongoosemary) on Dec 25, 2016 17:32:31 GMT
MERRY CHRISTMAS
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Post by boocooper on Dec 25, 2016 20:24:12 GMT
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Doreen, love the new avatar! Sassy! We had to stand at church as well. It was a last minute decision to go to 4:00 mass. Adam and I went and had to stand. I'm used to standing for 2 hours at a time, so it wasn't so bad for me. Sorry your back hurts, hope you don't have to exert yourself too much today.
Mary, how are you feeling today?
Tom and I saw Collateral Beauty yesterday, I bawled. We went for a drink afterwards, I had two glasses of wine to his 4 beers. Good thing I was driving. Feeling better every day! Sinus thing is clinging. I though the dr. was going to give me a steroid pack, he did not. He wasn't my usual dr. either. I know mine would have. I hope mine won't retire for a long time!
Fixing a ham today. I also made a pot of meatballs with sausage and last night was vodka sauce, veggie style for Kenzie and with pancetta for the rest of us.
Hope you all have a wonderful day. Remember, it's just a day!
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