Good morning everyone, does not look like we got much snow last night but the plow is out there, woke me as usual so here I am, up before the rooster crows.  31° and weather guessers are saying might get to mid 40's today.

LLOYD  I was never tough but I used to find the cold weather invigorating. Now I just want to be where it is warm, NOT hot.

CAROL  when I used to go visit my daughter in San Diego and they picked me up at the airport I would close my eyes as my son in law would drive from there with that horrible traffic. Now they are retired to Arizona in the boonie‪s and love the peace and quiet.

LARRY  you are in my thoughts and prayers.

JUNE  glad you are getting all the care you need.

MARY ANN  I started using a rollator 7 years ago. Without it I would not be able to walk anywhere.

Have a good day Everyone.

Good morning everyone.
Pressed for time this morning as I am off to get new winter tires on the vehicle.
Will be back later.
Take care everyone.

Good early morning Amy and Gloria, I am rushing around to get ready  to go see the hematologist. Have not been in to see him in a couple of weeks, sure he is not going to be happy.  Just no one well enough to take . My friend next door thought she would be better after 3 weeks knee operations, Still in walker, aand my other friend recovering from a fractured pelvis. I hope my blood count is not to low, but I think it is going down as I am tired and light headed at times.

June and Larry take care

Good Morning Everyfrind!  I didn't post last night because I was just plain too tired to think.  It started to snow as I was leaving for work and it snowed continuously while I was there and continued to snow for about an hour after I got home. 

After working 4 hours, I had to clean off my car before I could drive it and then when I got home, my good neighbor had cleaned my driveway but I had to shovel along the fence before I could put the car under cover.  Then I had to shovel the walks and my front porch so the dogs could get out. 

The prediction was for the snow to change to freezing rain later in the day and I didn't want all that snow to have a layer of ice on top.  When I was finished, I was beat!  I gave the doggies their snack and crashed on the couch and that was the end of it!  I woke up in time to have supper, feed the doggies and do a bit of paper work before I conked out again.

So here I am, greeting another day and all my friends with a list of yesterday's woes!  I don't mean to be a complainer, just explaining my absence yesterday. 

I'm supposed to go to lunch with my former office associates today and I'm saw the township truck in my road.  It looked like he plowed and then laid a layer of cinders so maybe it will be ok by 11:30.  We'll see!

I hope you are all safe and warm and feeling better.  Make this day a good one!

Good morning.   It is a pretty sunny morning, still with lots of snow around, but the temperature is supposed to be up in the 50's today.  So, that will help a lot  with the melting.

Yesterday was a really messy day.  But, thankfully, all my family got home ok.  I think most of the schools were closed over most of the state, lots of businesses closed down, restaurants were closed, no trash pick-up.... almost like the whole town closed down.  The roads were terrible, and by afternoon, it was raining and sleeting.  So, I guess the weather people really hit it right yesterday.
Supposed to be another wintry mess next week.  Will be so glad to see spring arrive.

Larry, my thoughts are with you, as well as with Pat and your son.   Hope that you will get some new answers when you see the kidney doctor.  Stay strong !!!

Jane, sorry that you were so tired last night, but it sounds like you did a lot to make you feel that way.  Hopefully,  you will be able to get to your luncheon today and that will rejuvenate you !!!  Have fun!

Gloria de, hope your appointment with the doctor today will be a good one. 

Amy, for sure,  good tires are a must up where you live.  Hope they don't make too big of a hole in your pockets.  LOL  But,  something that you absolutely must have.

Gloria, I hope you will have a good day.   I am like you as I don't like the cold either.  Hope you are keeping warm and have a good day.  I also need my rollator all the time now.   Sometimes it can get in the way, but it is a necessity.  Everytime I see my orthopedic doctor, he will ask me why I need it.  I keep telling him,  he should already know why. I can't walk !!!!  

I need to get some breakfast and then get a few chores done.  I have been very lazy the past few days.  But, today, I do feel a little more motivated.  So, I need to take advantage of that, before I change my mind.   My days just seem to go by so quick.

Have a good day.

Joy

G'Day all, hope your feeling better Larry, sorry to read of your troubles,hello Lloyd, sorry I keep missing your calls, i must remember to turn on the sound when I leave the room !,knowing of your love of a good old meal, I hope you will enjoy watching the video I have just emailed to you,some Americans tucking into a good old plate  of Fish-n-Chips !, ,very mouth watering too !.
                                  Cheeryo catch you soon. Roley.

Hi Everyone. We continue to cloudy weather with occasional rain showers.  Our temps are in the 50's today.

I have decided not to go to the ER and will seek another appointment with by heart doctor that I have seen this past year.  I have an appointment this afternoon with the kidney doctor and will see what he says.  I am just going to take things a day at a time.  The heart doctor that I have seen in recent weeks want to keep me out of the hospital and that is certainly what I want. I did not mean to imply that I think I am in a condition where I may die anything soon.  I will just take things one day at a time and make the adjustments that need to be made.  I use my rollator all the time now except where I can hold on to something as am very concerned about falling. 


Maybe in a day or two I will find enough energy to again offer some individual comments.

Mary Ann, I would encourage you to get the walker or rollator or you could prevent a fall. 

Amanda, Liz's Granddaugher, who some of you may  know posted on the Christian Photographer's website, left us a message this morning that is certainly not good news.  Here a a link to her  posting: https://www.christianphotographers.com/community/index.php?topic=13768.new#bot   

Thanks for the link, Larry, I did go see if I could place Liz but don't think I ever "met" her when checking with the Christian Photographers group. I do recognize many of the names, used to visit more often, sorry about her condition. Must be a special lady to have her gr-daughter take time to bring the news. Sincere sympathy to all of them.

Larry, I'm glad you are taking charge of what YOU can do, what works best for you... nobody but you understands what you are comfortable doing and when you need to be checked out. I know doctors are over worked but so far this week I get the feeling each one of mine is saying, "not MY department"... like that commercial.

I'm praying that you find your comfort zone where you can keep that sharp mind of yours busy while the body adjusts to the new restrictions. Thanks for sharing this page of your story, you are an inspiration.

I'll be back later to join in the conversation. The sun melted most of the snow yesterday & I did NOT even get a chance to air up the SnoNut!!!  Weather guessers say we probably won't get enough snow in the next round to do anything but "gunk" up the cars. Mine is so dirty I can't get in & out without getting dirty, layers of the salt, sand & spray stuff they use to pre-treat the streets. Guess I will have to hook my long hoses together & wash it off in the driveway... can't get the faucet to open by the driveway. I need to use extra water during Feb since the city bases their usage on this month & if you use more in summer, you get to pay high dollar prices for the "over". Supposed to be in the 40s today so guess I'll put that on the to-do list for this afternoon. Reporting from my corner of the world!  Shirley

Good afternoon. home from the doctors. Very tired. Did have to get the shot, also he was concerned with my white count was down.

Joy, I use my pushmobile all the time. I have to have it shopping, so I can set down every once in a while

Jane, I wish you did not have to do any shoveling that worries me.

I am very tired, think I will take a nap, something I hardly every do.






gloria Ikeep my temp. during the day at 70. Of course turn it down at night

Well, Joy, that was a big owwie !!!While they were doing the tires they noticed I needed break pad and calipers...........so we got those done also. We didn't get out of there till 11 and then we picked up our kindling and headed home. The pup had been in his cage since we left and didn't make a mess! Good boy he is!

Yesterday the Dr explained more about this new med and what it boiled down to was quality of life.So when all is said and done he will go on this new med. We had a phone call from patient support today and will get another call from another agency tomorrow or next week about the drug. If it gives Kyle some relief then it is worth it. He can't take some of the meds due to his heart and the chemo has already caused his neuropathy in his hands and feet, maybe a little peace from pain will help him. He drops one RA med which is good as it causes eye problems so he won't have  to have his eyes tested every six months.

We are in for more snow, lightly snowing now but more to come then rain and high winds on Sunday.

Larry, only you know what is best for you and you know how to deal with it.

I am reading through the posts and we each have our own problems but I noticed that everyone deals with them in their own way. getting them done and moving on the best way we can.

Now I had better get some work done....this morning was a write off!!

Lloyd, not tough,,,,,,like others, just have to do the work  

If we all have a common factor that we use for dealing with "everything", it; DETERMINATION!  And there's not a thing wrong with that. 

I remember my Dad saying to my sister that she shouldn't be so stubborn.  when my mother commented that both of us are stubborn in our own way, my father said, "Margie's the stubborn one.  When she gets something in her mind it stays there.  Jane has determination!  Something gets in her way and she figures out a way around it."  And in way, he was right.  Margie still tries to go straight through it.  If there's a way over or around it, that's my way. 

And I say, all of us here are DETERMINED to find the best way!  And mostly, we do.  I'm proud to know all of you!  You've become my inspiration!

And,  Jane,  I  think we all feel the same way about you.  You just keep plugging along, also.  So, you are another one who gives us inspiration, also.

Joy

Thank you, JOY!  You just made my day!

Jane,  you are so welcomed.

well it has been a good day a little time in the shop doing some clean up by cleaning some junk copper for sale and fed the cattle. Time now to wash face and hands and go to bed,never worked up a sweet so that should be enough for today. Hope to see yo all tomorrow.

Lloyd

Good morning

A day of loose ends here, meeting a friend in town to exchange  parcels then home to do cleaning.

Slept in again so on the run this morning. Will be back later.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good morning everyone. 33° just above freezing and will get into the 40s this afternoon. Hope we have sunshine today. My daughter was telling me yesterday that they had at least 8 inches of snow. Highways in the area were all closed. They do not have the plows etc. to clear roads and drivers who lived there all their lives do  know how to drive in snow. Her husband never drove in it and I wonder if she would be able to after 44  years in San Diego and now in Arizona.

AMY  do need those snow tires where you live. Better than putting chains on tires.

GLORIA  de  having to depend on others for rides after years of dri‌ving yourself is not a good feeling is it.

JANE I remember cleaning snow leaving work and then shoveling my way into the yard.

JOY  I gave up on orthopedic doctors. They always say I am too old to help and surgery is out at my age. The last one I saw I asked him if I fell and broke a hip if he would shoot me like they do a horse. He just turned and walked away.

LARRY  without my rollator I would not be able to get around. Best money I ever spent when I bought mine.

SHIRLEY  I would love to find a good ole GP. They did not keep sending one to this specialist ot that one.

GLORIA  de  every time I have to go anywhere I am tired when I get home and have to lay down.

JANE  I feel I am just stubborn and do things my way. Would love to do half of what you do.

LLOYD  glad yesterday was a good day for you.

Have a good day.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  It's almost time for the doggies pill boinger and that means breakfast.  After that, I'll be doing what's necessary before I have to go to work.  I'll try to check in when I get home and see what you all are up to today.

A very dear friend at my church has passed away and her funeral will be on Saturday.  I'm hoping the weather cooperates and I'll be able to attend the funeral.  She was one who was always available to help anyone who needed it and was always there to do whatever the church needed her to do.  Her daughter was a Senior Girl Scout when I had Juniors an she was one of the best volunteer helpers I ever had.

I wish you a good day filled with the love of family and friends and all kinds of other good things

I am ashamed of myself.  I sit here and grumble about the incessant rain and my head aching and not wanting to go out to a dental appointment and then I read about all of you here and the challenges you face and deal with every day with courage.....and determination.  I can only wish that I could be as brave as each and every one of you.  You all are in my prayers.

I hope that I can find some of your courage and just do what I have to do....and do it with a smile.    
 

 

Hi Everyone. Just checking in today.

Phyllis:  Do not feel ashamed - we all "get through"in our own way and own pace.  It is so nice to commiserate in this place.

Gloria de:  Isn't it interesting to see what is happening through the cameras?  I never though of watching Times Square. 

June:  You have toughed it out so very much for such a long time.  Hugs to you.

Mary Ann:  Take care - it is always nice to read your notes.

Gloria:  The snow here is a lot wetter than normal, I would think since Tucson is high desert.  This means beautiful springtime flowers. 

Jenny:  Nothing is nice with the airlines anymore.  Have a safe trip - the snow won't last long here.  I hope you can have some time while here to sit outdoors - today is chilly by Arizona standards.  I suggest you write a letter to the airline.  It is worth a try. 

I lost my notes and wanted to mention more of you - Off to the kitchen to bake some sweet breads and freeze them for company. 

well I am having a lazy day today Nancy set another good Meal on the table of home made noodles and chicken. i am getting ready to get out and feed the cattle. may piddle in the shop for a while,but not too long. I was able to get connected with Peter this Morning for a good visit. see you all later.

Lloyd

Well, this site either loves me, or hates me.Now I am receiving print that I can read. Thank you to whoever is incharge of "stuff" like this.

 I'm here, I'm breathing, and I am very thankfful.
My tray lunch has just arrived, so, I will have to go eat while it is still edible. June

Back again, and happy to see the large print. After I ate lunch...half of a Huge sandwich of beef au jus, so I have enough food left over in my fridge for the next two days, I'm sure.

I had what I think sounds like good news. I am supposed to have albuteral dosages every four hours. Today I was told I could ask for it whenever needed. I have been having more trouble getting enough air, so that part is good news.

Mid afternoon and I have finally changed from nightgown to dress, so when I close here I will go walk the hall ways and do some greeting and gabbing with whomever I meet..always hugs to go along with most of the greeting.

Gosh another whole week has nearly passed again. My housekeeper came, and after she changed the bed, I told her I was going to lie down there and she was to pretend I was "out visiting" which I usually do, but I just was not up to it this morning, so the dear girl just cleaned around me with  no problem, and I did doze of a few times.

Larry, I was SO happy to read your message today, it gave me renewed vigor to live a little more lively again..hence my up-upcoming hall walking. None of us are guaranteed more than the day we wake up to, so let's just live it up. Right now as I type I am eating an ice cream sunday that has been sleeping in my freezer for too long....and it tastes as good as it looks.  The way the world is going now, we are Blessed for what we have had in the past...the good and the bad..but with HOPE which seems to be lacking now, so my friends, be grateful for each breath we take in our freedom, and expect and hope for a tomorrow, and even more, lets hope for a hundred more years for our youth to correct and enjoy. O.K. ?? I love you my friends. June

Christmas Cactus

TLloyd,your cactus is lovely! This year mine only had a few flowers
on it. Thank you for sharing.

Good morning everyone. Hope you are all fine this Saturday morning. I had a wonderful surprise yesterday. My older and retired son called and asked if I would like to  shopping. YES. I have not been into a market in  4 years and I could not pass up the chance to go. First he took me to lunch and then the market. I had fun loo‌king at new and different things out there now. I spent over $200.- and well worth it. Got some good produce and other things to stock up on. I have been sending my CNA for groceries but she has a tendency to get brands she likes and not what I put on my list. Keep telling her to get just what I have on the list and she says they do not carry that brand anymore. Odd because I found them yesterday. My son brought everything up here and helped me put every thing away. My freezer now has enough food for several months. After he left I started getting tired and my back started up. Had a fun time though and did a lot of walking. He had the shopping cart and I used my rollator. Got home close to 5pm and called my daughter on the way home because I missed out Skype time. She said she was trying to get on and not getting a reply from me. and beginning to worry. Glad I had my cell phone with me. It was a nice sunny day and not too cold.

PHYLLIS  I have been cooped up inside so much this winter it was worth goin‌g out yesterday. Too darn cold to even go out for a short walk. I make no appointments in the winter months anymore and now from late March to late November  are when I have medical appointments. My dentist and my doctors are great about it.

LARRY  glad to see you checking in.

CAROL  the first year my daughter lived outside of Kingman she kept sending me pictures of different flowers that popped up in the spring. Then there were cacti in bloom. She is up in the 4,500 level in the mountains and they both love it there  after San Diego.

LLOYD  glad you enjoyed a talk with Peter yesterday on Skype.

JUNE  from what you said about the food there I am sure your lunch was edible.

LLOYD  your Christmas cactus is beautiful. There is one here in the Community room that doesn't know when it is supposed to bloom. At every 3 or 4 months it blooms and will be full of flowers. There is a second one there that will bloom at Christmas time only.

Looks like I am the early bird here this morning. Have a great day Everyone.

Good morning everyone.

No new snow yet but we are prepared for the snow and rain now. Took the garbage to the dump and pick up 2 pails of sand. Hope we don't have to use them, I really dislike ice!!Need to do laundry and bake today...not a cookie in the house !!

Gloria, loved reading your happy post. What a great day you had with your son and you restocked the pantry with what you liked and wanted.

June, nice to read you also had a lovely day yesterday. You made the most out of your day.....especially with the sundae

Phyliss, no need to feel that way!!Wait till Spring and you will hear me complain about the blackflies and mosquitos. At times they are so bad here and take all the enjoyment out of being outside.   I do have a mosquito net but find them rather suffocating,

Guess laundry won't start on its down ,darn it.

Enjoy your day everyone..

Good Morning Everyfriend!  We're waiting for the boinger for the doggies breakfast....mine too.  So I'll probably have to be brief.

The cold weather is back and today is a sad day.  I'll be attending the funeral for my good friend, Helen, later this morning.  We have a lot of memories in common through the church activites and through my GS association with her daughter.  She will be missed by many people.

On the happy side, I'm having dinner with my favorite youngest grandniece tonight.  She dog sitting with my daughter's doggie while they are away and we always enjoy getting together. 

Guess I better end this before I get caught by the boinger.  I wish you all a great day.  Make it your own in every way! 

Hi Everyone.  Our cloudy days continue with only a small chance of rain.  We expect to get to about 60 degrees today.  Yesterday was really a down day as when I got up yesterday morning I was exhausted and couldn't hold my head upright.  So I spent most of the day either sitting in my easy chair or in bed with my eyes closed.  At least today I can hold my head upright.  On Thursday, when Scott and Pat were at Costco, I had asked Scott to see what they had in the way of Tablets.  He called me and said they had just put on sale the Samsung Galaxy Tab A tablet.  So Pat got it for me.  I got it somewhat setup Thursday evening but yesterday I didn't even turn it on.  That will be my main project for today. I will use it at my easy chair as the laptop I have is getting too heavy for me.  I still have my desktop, which I usually use in the mornings.

Carol, we have known each other through these discussion for a long time and now time is taking it toll on us as we age.  I way I have felt somedays, like yesterday, I wonder if I will ever recover much of my strength but then have a good nights sleep and wake up feeling a bit better, as today, and my view on life improves.  At least you know you chilly weather probably won't last very long.

Lloyd, nothing like a good meal of homemade chicken and noodles. That is a beautiful Christmas Cactus.   

June, always good to see a posting from you regardless of length. Glad you felt like doing a little walking yesterday and hope you have a reasonable day today.  Yesterday, when our housekeeper was here, she always makes up my bed first thing and for the first time I went in an laid down before she finished the room.  Your mentioning the ice cream sundae sort of whets my appetite thinking that a Daily Queen Blizzard might take pretty good to me.

Gloria, it sure is a lift to one's spirit when we can out and do something we haven't done for awhile. Glad you enjoyed your trip out yesterday with your son and your lunch out. 

Amy, maybe someday we all will have robots in our homes than can do our laundry.  Glad you avoided overnight snow. 

Jane, it is a sad day when we have to attend a funeral of a dear friend.  Nice you can spend time with your grandniece this evening.