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Thanks Madhu. It is really hard. I know my sweet grandma is still in there, and sometimes I get little glimpses of her. And I really cherish all the good memories. When she does dementia-related things like forgets big things or when she gets angry, I know it is the illness, and not her. I think having a chronic illness of my own allows me to understand her illness better, even though it's so different from mine. It's stressful for me to visit her because I can see how much she's declining mentally, but I know she really enjoys visits and she was so happy to have me visit her yesterday. So of course I'll keep on visiting her, even though it's hard on me.
 
Thanks cMack I'm just at my doc. I had another double barrelled body explosion last night. Lost 8 kilos in less than a week. That's why I always carry a bit extra. [emoji16][emoji23]🤣
 
Hi Kirsty,

I'll be skinny soon if the lawn keeps growing so fast. I have a couple pounds extra as well. Take care of yourself, that is a lot of weight loss. I sure hope things settle down.

I also have experienced the "double barrelled body explosion." Those are no fun at all. It always happens in the middle of the night too, just to top things off.


Take good care,

Chris
 
Yes, it has been a hard day around here as well. Allie was put down this afternoon. Sandy, Oto, and I are very sad today. I'm really going to miss that dog. When coming home from the vet I cried when I was not greeted at the door. She alway greeted us upon coming home.
 
Allie never could hold her licker.
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Sending big loves and hugs your way Sandy and Doug. I am very sorry for your loss. Allie was a big part of your lives and family. I love her pics.
 
Hey Chris, thanks for your support. Doc thinks I've picked up a viral gastro bug from a childcare I visited last week. With a compromised immune system the bug has a party inside me.
 
😢😢😢 So so sorry Sandy n Doug. Allie was loved by me and many more on here and will be sadly missed. Try to take comfort in the fact that she was loved by you and had a lovely life and home with you. It's so hard i know, i still miss my dog Gyp and thats many years ago now.
Sending my love and hugs 💞💝💕 :hug: :hug:
 
What an awful day !!! First of all I read Sandy and Doug's so very sad news of Allie,and just an hour ago I got a call to tell me my friend of almost 40yrs died unexpectedly last night.I'm in bits over both of these deaths.


And it's my birthday....not one I'll forget.that's for sure.Hugs Sandy & Doug.x
 
So sorry to hear abt the doggie 😥 I can't imagine the sadness mine is 14 we may be getting there too. I feel for you hugs and love. Remember you are still sick so take care of yourselves too. ❤️Julie
 
Sandy and Doug so sorry for your loss of Allie
Carol sincere condolences...I am sad for you
Kirsty hurry up and get well
Everyone else you are truly great friends to have and thank you all for the immediate support and sympathy...it is heartwarming
 
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints of snow
I am the sun on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there I did not die.

Mary Elizabeth Fry 1932
 
I remember those I loved and lost,awhile
My eyes I close to see again a loving smile.
In memory a voice so dear climbs down the years
Saying softly,"Love is here,wipe away those tears.
 
Beautiful. My deepest condolences to you too, Carol. I hope it's a decent rest-of-your-birthday for you xx
 
Thank you.Believe it or not we've been painting.Got new sofas coming soon,and it had to be done.My cards are on the stove top.
#My friend e mailed the other day to say she was late posting my card.Then today I wondered why she didn't text as she always does on my B/day.Now I know why she didn't,and I just know her usual funny,cheeky, card is going to pop through the door tomorrow. Life's a bitch.
 
So sorry for your loss carol. I hope you have managed a half decent birthday tho..Happy birthday
Love n hugs xxx
 
So much going on with so many people here. I agree with those above Carol, I hope the rest of your day has been lovely. You are a lovely soul and deserve the best. I am so sorry about your friend, that is very tough.
Thank you all for your kind words and condolences on our behalf. Those poems were lovely and I hope they helped you as well Carol.
We put a cake in the mail, special airmail delivery, but I'm afraid Allie might have taken a bite out of it just before she left us. (Hmm, maybe the cause off her not eating well lately?)
At any rate, happy, happy birthday.
Love you all. ❤❤❤
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Allie was the only little person I would share my cake with.Belly rubs Allie,my little friend.I hope you meet our Alfie waiting over Rainbow Bridge,you'll have fun.
 
Carol, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend! It's so hard when it's sudden and completely unexpected like that, it's difficult to even comprehend that the person is just gone. When I was 19, I had a friend who was also 19 who died very suddenly in a house fire. I still miss him like crazy and it'll be 19 years this November since he died. Take care of yourself, be kind to yourself, and let yourself grieve. Whatever emotions you're having, it's okay and it's normal, even if it doesn't feel so (I remember having a lot of anger when my friend died and I didn't realize it was normal to feel that way).

Sandy, and Doug, all of the above goes for you two as well. Take care of yourselves. You've not only lost a pet, you lost a family member because Allie was clearly a loved member of your family, and I know that hurts like crazy. Be kind to yourselves and know that we're all here supporting you.

Big hugs to everybody! Group hug!
 
I agree with you cmack the rough times must go
and to set the ball rolling my walking has greatly improved ..the knee replacement is at last greatly improved and I now have physiotherapy once a week instead of twice a week
I still have to do the five sheets of daily exercises but that has become a breeze
I am also back at the gym three times a week for supervised limited gym but I'm really getting back to almost normal again.
It won't be long before I board the giant Lunar Moth to cross the North Atlantic over to London UK...likely the end of July.
Also the temperatures are warming nicely and the sun is shining and the trees are in full bloom just love the tulip trees and the other May blossoms.
Yesterday we sitting on the banks of the Grand River and this magnificent blue heron climbed out of the water and onto the riverbank opposite to us...such a beautiful blue seabird.once it was on land a huge fish jumped up in the water...had a good look around and then gracefully sank out of sight once more.in addition to this animal world there were two red wing blackbirds chasing a small squirrel out of the tree probably away from their nest.Such a busy animal village. Very relaxing.
Winning...I think...
 
Music has been shown to be therapeutic in operating rooms where they found less anesthetic was needed when certain classical music was played,especially Mozarts music.also look what it does to soothe babies to sleep with lullabies.altogether very healing..
 
It has been a bit better today. Thanks for all the support. You folks are awesome people. I think it comes from going through everything you folks do. It is so awesome.
 
Doug, I'm so glad it's a better day. I hope it is for Sandy as well. And for Carol too. I hope everybody is doing okay today.

I'm not. It's sounding more likely that I might lose my job soon. Or maybe not, because there's only rumors flying around and nobody's actually told us anything official yet. All I know is that things are crazy stressful. I'd just like to do my job without crying at my desk.
 
Hi guys. Having a really bad day. Been in bed all day. So sick. And this person I thought was a friend became more of a stalker. Sad. Anyway I'm gonna rest some more hope your all well
 
I hope you report the stalker to the appropriate authorities if need be. Is it someone on here? That's not cool at all. Have a good rest buddy, although it may be hard due to circumstance. I hope you are OK.
 
Cmack, unfortunately there was some evidence I discovered today which seemed to point to one of the rumors being true. We still don't know much though. Fortunately I have a pretty awesome boss - she let me cry in her office for awhile and then she tried finding out more info. So we'll see what happens.
 
Hey Cat,

I wish I could be more of a help. I hope things go as well as possible. I have been an assistant manager before and I sure wouldn't recommend firing or laying off someone like you.
 
Sorry Cat. I remember you saying you need your job to keep your insurance. I hope it all works out. Hard times for almost everyone in the group now :(
 
Good luck CAT. It is very hard to work in an environment where such rumors are running rampant. I would try not to believe everything. I hope that things resolve well for you. I would be very stressed. Losing health insurance would be a disaster for us as well.
 
It definitely would be a disaster to lose my insurance, that's what worries me the most - financially I could get by on unemployment for awhile along with hubby's paychecks (he's working 2 part-time jobs now but neither provides insurance benefits), and I'm pretty sure I'd get severance pay too, but it's the insurance that scares me.

So I guess I'll explain more why I'm tending towards believing the rumor - so I work for a Wisconsin region of a nationwide company, and we just recently got merged with the Illinois and Indiana clubs (that was not by choice, at least not our choice). The Illinois regional president became our regional president (our WI regional president got ousted). Illinois already has a headquarters. I work at the WI headquarters. Well, of course Illinois doesn't need 2 headquarters for their new merged region. So the rumor has been that they're just going to close our HQ office and let us all go since they don't actually need us - we do have a branch sales office in the building, so they'd likely just move that branch to a smaller location and axe the rest of us who aren't salespeople (I'm not a salesperson, I work in administration - I should add that I do a lot of spreadsheets, and it turns out that our new regional president hates spreadsheets - great). And today, I was covering for the receptionist as she was off this morning, so I was answering the main phone line for our HQ in Wisconsin. And I got not one, but two calls, from some sort of business relocation companies asking if we need assistance with our "upcoming move". Ummm what! So I told my boss and she's looking into whether there's actually a move happening or not, since this is the first that we've heard that it might actually really happen. But obviously this info is from an outside source - two! - and we're not sure where they got their info. Boss said she's going to directly ask the new regional president about it when she has a chance. I'm so nervous about that, but I just want to know either way, you know? Then at least I can start looking for new jobs if that's what it comes down to.

Anybody want to hire me? Being a supermod on the forum pays exactly $0 so I can't exactly get by on my amazing moderator powers alone, ha ha.
 
We all need a good joke... except Jane, she may hurt very badly while laughing. I'm sure there are others that hurt too. Hmmmmmm, let me find a good one for all of us.
 
Here it is,

"The eighth graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the church basement on Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy."
 
I need another joke CMACK. I've have lower quadrant spasms and a fever today, bowel problems. Had Doug build a fire, can't get warm. I CAN'T WIN IT SEEMS! Yes, a joke is definitely in order. That did make me smile. ☺
 
Doctor,Doctor,I can't get to sleep.
Sit on the edge of the bed and you'll soon drop off...........Ok.ok., it's the best I could do at short notice.
 
I'm sorry everyone is having a rough time. And yes it was from here. I thought he was a friend until it was I love you plus more not the just friends kind and I live thousands of miles away yet he was gonna come here. What abt his wife? I got scared. I'm sure he is a nice person otherwise. Ok enough... hope things get better for everyone
 
Juulez, what was the person's username? Send it to me in a PM or report his posts if there are any where he was saying inappropriate things to you (don't say his username in this post or he'll be tagged and will see it). Stalking (or any illegal activity) is obviously not allowed on the forum and I can ban him. Let me know. Thanks!
 
A woman noticed her husband standing on the bathroom scale, sucking in his stomach. “Ha! That’s not going to help,” she said.

“Sure, it does,” he said. “It’s the only way I can see the numbers.”
 
Sorry juulez. People actually do that on here? Wow. Good that you got away from him.
 
Sorry that happened to you Juulez....be very careful giving your trust.
Sadly there are predators in every walk of life...it's good you got away from that one.
The lovely weather is here and I just saw a low flying aircraft go over my window..a bit breathtaking that....too low fo comfort....but the building is on the flight path to the local airport.
I don't care to share my supper with them though.....mind you it is far superior to the airline menu.Lovely new potatoes...fresh dug with a hint of mint in the cook pot....plus mixed veg.....could not resist....may pay later ...so what....living dangerously since feeling better..
Cat...praying that you keep your job and if the worst happens that you get a better one.
It's a. Good thing you can neutralize predators in these pages...
Doug,Sandy,and Kirsty...hope you are all feeling better...
Winnng....
 
I'm glad you didn't have an airplane on your menu. When I was 20 or so we used to go to the Calgary international airport fence, where the jets came directly overhead and lay on the hood of my truck and watch. It was pretty intense... we definitely got our daily adrenaline rush. Sure was loud too, kids hey! :)
 
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Thanks for all the support. Everything's ok now. Except waiting for my meds! I wish they would hurry!
 
A Canadian psychologist is 
selling a video that teaches you how to test your dog's IQ. Here’s how it works: If you spend $12.99 for the video, your dog 
is smarter than you.

-Jay Leno
 
The decorating is done, Hooray !!! Everything is back in place and polished and shiney clean.Just waiting for the sofas and rug to arrive.Maybe a few more weeks,or it may be sooner,I hope. One things for sure,me a decorating have ceased to be friends.
I've got aches and pains where I didn't know I had places. Have a good day crohnie family.xx
 
!!! So my cat ran away last night - and I didn't even know it. I was feeling really unwell all day so I was mostly in bed resting and not paying much attention to where my pets were or what they were doing. My hubby had let the dog out to potty around dinnertime, and the cat must have snuck out then (she's an indoor cat). He didn't notice but that's the only time she could have gotten out. So this morning he lets the dog out to potty again, and the cat comes back indoors! We didn't even realize she was out all night, thank goodness she stuck close to the house! She's 14 and not an outdoor cat, so that could have gone so much worse - she could have taken off and never be seen again, she could have been eaten by a predator (we have hawks, coyotes, etc). Fortunately she seems fine. Phew, we really dodged a bullet there!
 
Cmack, I do have both a cat and a dog (and a gerbil), but I'm totally a cat person. Not that I don't love my dog, but cats I can relate to more. My dog is goofy and entertains me, but my cat "gets" me and gives me gentle purrs when I really need it.

But no, I'm not changing my username. :p
 
Hey Cat.. im glad kitty was safe n sound hun. 💕

Hope everyone has a good day /night.
Love n hugs to all 💞 :ghug:
 
It didn't get as warm as was promised,and it's not summery yet.I'm really looking forward to casting off my winter clothes (and wearing summer gear in it's place,of course)
My vests and long socks were discarded weeks ago,in anticipation.We had a walk through the park and to the weekend craft market.I bought a book written by a woman who cycled through India,not that I'm planning to,but I really admire those intrepid explorers who get up and just do it.Also bought one by a Gypsy woman who was raised on the road in a classic horse and caravan,all around Scotland. So plenty to keep me interested.
 
scottsma said:
It didn't get as warm as was promised,and it's not summery yet.I'm really looking forward to casting off my winter clothes (and wearing summer gear in it's place,of course)
My vests and long socks were discarded weeks ago,in anticipation.We had a walk through the park and to the weekend craft market.I bought a book written by a woman who cycled through India,not that I'm planning to,but I really admire those intrepid explorers who get up and just do it.Also bought one by a Gypsy woman who was raised on the road in a classic horse and caravan,all around Scotland. So plenty to keep me interested.
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Sounds like cool books. What are the titles?
 
Things seem a bit brighter around here --- Cat's kitty came back (and I'm glad you're not gerbil-a-tonic," he he), Carrol's decorating is done and a couple good books to read were acquired, some entertaining jokes were told, Trysha's knee is on the mend, Entivyo being started by yet another soul, my heart monitor is sent back and we haven't had a major catastrophe in a few days (knock on wood), though I keep expecting to see Allie every time I turn around. I miss that snuggle buddy. I hope everyone's tummy is on the mend also, jobs are kept, energy is improved etc. It's a new week and I wish bright and cheery things for everyone. :ghug:
...and I'm winning
 
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