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I know your sisters health is a serious matter Trysha but being so far away and unable to "see for yourself" will make it seem much worse than it is.Our minds can be our own worst enemy at times like this.The fact that they thought she was well enough to move and that she's had her hair done is a positive thing.It's hard for you I know.Sending hugs and off for my flu jab.
 
Thank you for the kind words Carol....have fun with the flu shot........
Soon I’ll be off for physio......it made me ache so much last time...not sure it should be like that...I was able to use it more before the physio and it sure is aching right now.
The weather has changed to cold as forecast but it’s warm indoors...
Hope you are all having a good day....
Winning
 
Good morning, all you wonderful cronies! The weather is still sunny and seventies here in Oregon. The rainy season is just around the corner so we scurry to get the bees comfy for the winter, pick all the apples we can, and finish up the garden, although mostly I just feel like pulling a lawn chair out into the sun and basking while I can...
I did my second Remicade infusion this week and didn't have as bad a reaction this time, thankfully. Down to 5mg of prednisone a day and hoping to get off it next week. Will see how that goes. Have an appointment with the GI doc Monday. Will discuss my fears with her about getting my ileum cut out. The surgeon says they have to take out the appendix, the ileocecal valve and cecum, too, which according to the MRI, are all in okay shape. I don't understand why they have to take out all the good bits with the bad. Without that valve, will I have a lifetime of problems like SIBO? And if I don't get the surgery, does that mean I will start getting abscesses and fistulas? Those are two things I would surely like to avoid. I lie awake at night trying to figure it all out...
Hope you are all doing okay...
 
Scottsma if the topic turned to weather, I'd last 30 seconds. We get such extremes here, from -40 to +40, that it's hard to cope.
Nuttyguts, not everyone gets fistulas and abscesses. I have fistulizing Crohn's, and with my last bad flare my large intestine was toast, but I didn't get any fistulas for some reason. I see my gastro on Monday as well, and want to talk about getting off Methotrexate. The last few times it's given me terrible fatigue and diarrhea after the shot. It also has a black box warning that scares me.
 
Thanks, Tuff. At first my GI doc said she was going to put me on Remicade and Methotrexate but then she switched to azathioprine and Remicade. I have been reading the 21 page prescription info that the manufacturer of Remicade puts out. Pretty scary. Haven't read the one for aza yet. Seems our choices are all pretty dangerous. Will think of you Monday- hope our docs have some answers for us...
 
Trysha sending you and your sister best wishes. :hug:
My mother is heading back to the rehab place tomorrow or so they have told her. So thats good news that they think her well enough to go there🙂.

Sending love n hugs to Carol,Buff,Tuff,Nutty and all others who are not posting right now. Hope the none posters are doing ok. 💕💝
 
Thanks Mandy
Hopefully that’s good news for your Mum Mandy...does she have to stay in at the rehab place..
Hope your son has started his new job and that he likes it..
My sister is not too good at the moment...hope she will start to feel better.
Fonthill seems a very good and caring nursing home....she has first rate nurses and a physiotherapist which will help enormously...for the two weeks she is there.
Food is available at any time she wants it...unfortunately she is off food right now..
She has a nice room to herself with en-suite bathroom ...shower etc. But needs help in the shower...which accommodates thevwheelchair.
We are hoping the home care team will soon be in place then she will come home and have 24 hour care.
The physio made me tired today.....it was still painful 😣 from two days ago and I could not move my arm so well as it had been previously.The physiotherapist reduced the treatment today because of pain and he said he will increase it when the pain is reduced.
My other arm is also quite painful and he said it was due to overuse since I can’t yet use the
Recovering dislocated one yet.
I had no idea it would take so long to recover.
As long as I stay out of the white jail .....ie hospital....I can cope.
It was a fascinating sky today with huge black and grey clouds draped across the sky and as I watched from the clinic window ....sheets of rain poured down from some of those clouds..
quite a spectacle...finally the clouds moved on and a lovely blue sky appeared.
And the arm pain went as gradually as the clouds ....after the physio acupuncturist had placed the needles in appropriate positions.
Relief at last.
It was a crispy cold day today...never ceases to amaze me these drastic drops in atmospheric temperatures....summer to winter within 24 hours..
Winning.....
 
They told me I'd never be any good at poetry because I'm dyslexic,but so far I've made three jugs and a vase.....:lol2:
 
lol Scottsma
I have forced air heating, and the cats have taken to sleeping in front of the vents, so I know winter is coming. I gave up driving some years back because of the cost of maintaining a vehicle, so I do all my shopping on foot. Otherwise I'd probably stay inside all winter ;) There are several stores nearby, so it works out ok and I get my exercise. I broke out in a rash after my last Methotrexate shot so I'm really thinking of getting off it. That doesn't bode well. I'll see what the doctor says on Monday.
 
Trysha at the moment she will be staying in as she is not able to do much getting about. She can sit in the grounds weather permitting . Depending on how long she is there and how her mobility improves,she would be able to go out for a change of scenery if she wants.
Niall has his 1st shift this evening so il know more tomorrow on if he likes it.
Hope your arm soon becomes better.💕

Carol hope you are ok . You do make me laugh with your little insights and jokes :)♡

Tuff winter must be setting in if the cats are stocking up on heat 🙂.
Hope you go on ok with the methotexate or the change to something else 💕

Take care everyone. Love n hugs 💝
 
It looks like winter outside with snow covering everything and the wood furnace has warmed up the house nicely, soon time for my noon time snooze. NuttyGutts I would seriously weigh out your needs for surgery. Is sounds questionable why the surgeon wants to remove parts that are doing okay. If pain and discomfort are creating a poor quality of life then I would consider surgery, but if you are coping well, it might be worth questioning the need for surgery.
 
Carol what kind of jugs are they....metal,china,ceramic...are they all the same colour..and how will you use them....one vase for 🌺 💐 pretty flowers.....one jug for milk....one for water..one for inducing inebriation....?
And what will you eat ....maybe a toasted cheese sandwich with a lovely home grown tomato...?
Daydreams
Tuff... usually the drug must be stopped at first sign of a reaction.....you may need a new drug...feel better soon
Mandy...hope your Mum settles in to her new digs and will soon be starting to get better.
Bufford....why are we surprised each year with snow falling?
It does transform the landscape and beautifies everything it touches.
Help to tolerate the snow removal chore.
In fact you are sounding so cosy I might come and join you.
We are much colder now but still the sun shines although it no longer shares its warmth.
Winter gear now in order....snow shovels at the ready...glad I don’t have to clear snow..
can’t hold a hand broom let alone a shovel....
Winning...
 
Oh dear me Trysha,I'm still not sure if you are asking with "tongue in cheek" or not,but they're pottery jugs ie: POETRY !!! gedditt ?.....DYSLEXIC ???? Oh,never mind....

The toasted cheese sandwhich sounds nice though.
 
I welcome the snow, winter still is my favorite season by far given the climate around here. I look forward to cross country skiing again when the big snows arrive, for now I enjoy the long evenings, the earlier sunsets to get the day out of the way. Nothing like the peaceful evening with the wood furnace running and the warm cat on my lap with no further commitment to the day.
 
I can relate to that, Bufford, although fall has always been my favorite season. The long summer days are wonderful here, but it usually means we are working outside until 8 or 9 pm. I actually look forward to the shorter days with time to read in the evenings at last! It's still sunny and somewhat warm during the days, so our cold rainy winter hasn't kicked in yet. I have already read one short novel this fall, and we even do the crossword puzzles in the newspaper! Such are the luxuries of a good life...:soledance:
 
Spring is my favourite, when everything starts to grow again. I do love my flowers. Now that winter is on it's way, I'm playing my online game again, Lord of the Rings online. And Netflix, currently watching Rise of the Phoenixes, about ancient China. I don't have tv anymore, I found myself watching stuff just because it was on.
 
Subtlety...exceeded tongue in cheek....Carol..but you are very clever at it....hope your day is good...
Mandy...hope things are good for you on the home front..
Enjoy your snow Bufford....hoping you get our too before it arrives here.
Have a good day Everyone....
Winning....
 
Carol just so you know i never take you seriously ;). Except when you are being of course.
By the way i could do with a couple of vases next time you do your poetry. :)

Thanks Trysha im sure she will settle ok as she did like it there last time.
Niall did his 1st shift last night and said it was ok 🙂. He will doing tonight n mon tues night then off till Friday.

Love to you all. Xxx
 
Hmm...likely to get tongue tied Trev
Good to see you breeze in...hope life is treating you well...
Mandy...good to hear Mums doing ok.....hope things are well with you also
I have a couple of beautiful vases doing nothing right now....
 
fuzzy butterfly said:
Carol just so you know i never take you seriously ;). Except when you are being of course.
By the way i could do with a couple of vases next time you do your poetry. :)

Thanks Trysha im sure she will settle ok as she did like it there last time.
Niall did his 1st shift last night and said it was ok ��. He will doing tonight n mon tues night then off till Friday.

Love to you all. Xxx
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Why,who's sending you flowers ???? :hug:


More to the point WHY ?
 
Carol its none of your business who is sending me flowers ;) haha. For the record nobody :(

Trysha im ok had a ropey day yesterday so just rested up. 💕

Hi Trev. Nice to see you pop by. Hope your ok 💕

Hugs all round :hug:
 
Trysha forgot to update you re: RLS...….Began to feel a bit fidgety early evening.Rubbed some magnesiun oil into my calves before bed.After lights out I could feel my legs getting more restless.After 10mins I was resigned to getting out of bed for an hour or so,but Hey Presto,I fell asleep with my feet on the soap.Usually it steadily worsens until I feel like crying.Was it the soap ? I don't know,but I really hope so.I read the peoples pharmacy item you advised and although it's getting more regular non of the "whys" seem to pertain to me.But as long as the soap works,I'll be happy.
 
Wow Carol....then it was worth trying the soap remedy....I’ve read so many times about it
but fortunately have no need of it thank goodness...no shortage of other things though..,
Don’t we all...
Mandy...PM to me your address and I’ll send you some pretty 🌺 flowers..to cheer you up.
a vase can be included...one of my special ones.
Seasonal cold day today with some sun...off and on behind the clouds.
Stop hiding behind the pillows..whenever the dawn looks grey...get up..get out and meet the sun halfway.....( old song....like me)
Winning...
 
Lately RLS has not been bothering me as much, I've stopped eating that potato salad at lunch. Seems to have made for better digestion. At times potato salad sits well, other times it gives me gas. Sometimes I think RLS can be exasperated by trapped gas.
 
I went to see my gastro guy today, and overheard two young women on the bus. One was saying that she's turning 22 soon, and they both agreed that it's downhill from there. Where does that leave me, one foot in the grave? lol
My methotrexate is cut in half, so hopefully that will do the trick. My neutrophils are normal, and he says that's very good. He's originally from India, and treats with meds and diet. He suggested turmeric because it's a good anti inflammatory.
 
Tuff hope the dose cut helps..if you have 1 foot in the grave so do i...but the other foot is still dancing :dance: and im determined that it continues to do so🙂

Trysha how very kind of you to say you will send me flowers. Im touched. The virtual ones on your post have cheered me more than enough. Bless you. 💝💕

Carol maybe it was the soap maybe it wasnt but at least your bed will smell lovely and you got to sleep. :)♡

Love n hugs 💕💕
 
The older you get,the better you get......unless you're a banana.:rof:

I've been called many things in my life,but never a banana,so every day I get better and better.:)

RLS still in remission..:dance::dance::dance:
 
Here here!!!
We do miss you Chris..i know you were concerned about the privacy issue here. Tho i understand that, you are missed.💕💕 hope you still bob on to read posts at least. Wishing you all the best. 🙂
 
I miss Chris and his contributions. I understand the issue of privacy and advertising greed, But that is what the world has become. At my age I just don't care anymore, most of it is small potatoes.
The young make remarks about me with labels such as a dinosaur, or something out of the Flintstones. That's okay, the young will get their turn at it one day.
As I see it, aging is like wine, we improve with age
 
Scottsma a long time ago my nickname was Anna Banana :p
I too had issues with the private company taking over. I'm basically helping people so that they make money. I notice there's a lot of people missing now.
 
I'm not missing. Just post when I want to. My flare is not a bad one. The budesonide is getting the inflammation under control and the colonoscopy found I have developed a hemorrhoid, which I have never had before. Could be the source of the blood. It also found a cyst which the lab report showed as benign.

Sandy and I are doing well. Did a lot of kayak fishing and camping. Did both last week. But I have winterized our camp trailer as we have had freezing temperatures now. Still might do some day fishing trips until winter sets in.
 
I see we have a resident comic wit.
I have a fridge magnet that says life is too short to drink bad wine. Also - Youth is a gift - age is an art.
 
Three days of tree clearing, and I finally made it to the cabin. Now another setback, the cabin is severely damaged by a tree the size of a large utility pole crushed half of the place. I don't know yet if it can be repaired, its unusable a mess. A big part of my life now broken, and I don't know if I have the strength or endurance to make it work again.
 
I'm really sorry Buff.Nothing I can say will make it better.I know how much you enjoy the cabin.I could cry for you.
 
Oh no buff. How devastating for you mate. Im totaly gutted for you. 😭💕

I have a fridge magnet that says. I refuse to have a battle of wits,with an unarmed person. Also one that says i have one nerve left,and your getting on it :)

Doug glad to hear you and Sandy are ok. Hope the flare is soon damped down. Take care 💕
 
So sorry about your cabin Buff. Do you have family and friends who could help with a building bee? Can you tarp it over until spring to keep the water out?

In Canada, marijuana became legal today. Apparently, there are long lineups to the few stores that opened today. My city has one. Or you can order online. I can legally have four plants in my house, but I think I'll pass.
 
So sorry about your cabin buff. Hope things get better for you soon.

6 years ago we had a new roof put on our house after a major windstorm had blown it to pieces. Last August we had a damaging hail storm which Sandy and I were not home for. Today we had a contractor examine our roof for damages and found several holes had been punched in the shingles. I filled a claim with the insurance company today. Hopefully they approve a new roof and not a patch job.
 
I went out and did some remedial work. I had some old metal roofing that I used to patch over the shattered part of the roof and will tarp it. The problem is, I built the place when I was much younger. Now just the trip getting there wears me out, and I stood in silence overwhelmed, looking at the mess as the winds blow through the trees and my whitening hair. I feel like I am looking at a part of my past as I gaze around land and lake. Somehow it feels like my time may be past for such activities.
I am not one to give up easily, one small step at a time. One board, perhaps one fastener, but I will give it my best try. If the lights come on, and smoke once again curls from the chimney it will be a victory when the old guy and cabin are one again.
 
You can do it Buff,a little bit at a time.I have complete faith in you.Just don't try to get it done by next week...….: :thumleft:
 
My Mom always used to say "Yard by yard, it's very hard, but inch by inch, it's a cinch!"
As I age, I find this to be true in so many ways. One nail at a time, Bufford.
 
I agree, bit by bit, you'll get it done. That's how I do things around here nowadays. I used to do all my house cleaning on Saturday, but now I do a bit every day and things get done. I do the interior painting by myself with the same system.
 
Sorry you have a bit of a problem on your hands Bufford......why we get socked with things I cannot fathom.
But you are a gifted builder and you will soon make things better.......slowly and surely..
Winning....
 
Having a lazy day after yesterdays 12ml mystery bike ride.My insides don't know whether they're coming or going or have been.Going to catch up with some reading and on-demand TV.Happy Friday to all.
 
Carol you left us with a mystery....where did the bike ride take you...any book sales en route....how was the weather...must have been conducive to a nice bike ride..
Changing subject...
I cannot believe that pot...cannabis...call it what you like ..has just been legalized in Canada. what a sad world we live in.
Results of this remain to be seen...I have grave misgivings.
There were big lineups and places sold out of it.
Probably a big cash cow for the government..no way would I buy into this.What next?
The smell of it on a bus rider literally gives me a headache it seems to cling to people.
Of course there’s no smoking on buses or in public places,not allowed in parks etc.
Freezing cold now but still the sun is shining...not warm though.
How is it that we see the sun but don’t feel it’s warmth....
Winning."
 
Trysha if you look at the photos of the people in the lineups buying weed, it was mostly 20-30 year old white men. I don't think we're going to have a pot smoking epidemic. Over 80% of people in surveys said they're not interested in smoking pot. There's online sales though as well, so some people will probably be more comfortable using that.
 
I had a doctor's visit and did a supply run, with legalization nothing changed I didn't witness clouds of smoke other than the blonde boy in his early 20's wearing cool sunglasses blowing the stop sign with his big rig spinning a crazy left turn of his semi from the side street. People always in a hurry but getting nowhere fast.


I am taking a day off and do small things around the house. I will cut a sheet of plywood to size for a trip out to the cabin. As mentioned I am going to go slow and easy. I'll make things better one nail, one screw, one board at a time. In some ways the timing is not so bad, with the onset of winter there is far less vermin to have to deal with trying to get in. A squirrel could potentially do as much damage as a fallen tree in terms of chewing up and peeing on everything. And a porcupine even worse.
 
There is a demographic that believes forks go to the far left which is ridiculous but also embarrassing for them.
They rationalize that the fork goes to the left of the table setting and therefore it’s intuitive.
These people are contrarians for the sake of being contrarians. They do other stupid things, like step into a lift and stare at the wall rather than turning around to face the door. They walk toe first rather than heel first. They wear pants as tops and tops as pants and shoes as gloves and gloves as shoes.
They should be arrested.



Just wanted to say hi!
 
Good to see you Chris...
As children we were taught to lay the table properly...never did like doing that...we were a large family ...of twelve kids....and there were plenty of critics...especially brothers that tease....at the time I could see them far enough...
Now I wish I still had all five of them.
But life has to have order and to this day I lay tables the same way...
Life’s too short for minor irritations.
Rather concentrate on what’s on the plate and inside the dishes........
Wish I had an appetite....unfortunately it got up and went......
Bufford ,you have the right idea 💡 tiny steps always get the job ✅ done...what else do we have to do with our time...
Next week I have an appointment each day.....physiotherapyx2....plastic surgeon for my broken thumb....not better yet...gastroenterologist ...the most important one....
and the orthopedic 👨⚕️ Surgeon for my arm and shoulder still not healed but slowly getting better..
Hope you are feeling better Carol...wish I could join you on the bike rides and the book browsing.....etc
Winning......
 
Tuff.. you are right about the weed buyers...wonder why that is...and where does the money come from to support an iniquitous habit..
Doug...sorry about your roof seems fashionable these days....hope the insurance comes up to snuff.
When the roof of my house was storm damaged some years ago the insurance took care of it...the only thing is they tripled my insurance..and it was not the whole roof...
When I sold the house it had a new roof...since I had not planned on selling..
Break in and attempted ones just got to me and I could not cope at the time what with crohn’s newly diagnosed and major surgeries plus the death of my brother who shared the house.
I miss him very much and the house but have to move on and get on with life.
Family still visits ...my apartment is very large and roomy...with enclosed roomy balcony
Big enough for two beds though I would not use it that way.
Very refreshing though.
Winning...
 
...but when I became a man, I put away childish things. I think once people settle down and have kids, they see life a little differently and give up things like smoking weed. Well, a lot of them anyway.
My new gastroenterologist is a little....different. He walks in and takes both your hands in his and asks how you are doing. He's really caring and gentle. If it takes an hour for you to talk, he gives you an hour. That's why he is always behind schedule. He asked me to give him my hands, and looked at both sides, and said, oh, you don't drink a drop of alcohol.
 
I guess you weren't shaking too bad yet then, Tuff... That's a good thing! I'm only kidding. :) I drink small amounts of alcohol if my stomach feels good, I can still have a bit of social drinking. I should get your doctor to try and read my mind! LOL... That's obviously not possible so we will hope for the best....Carol, don't hurt me ;) OUCH!
 
Good moaning crohnies.Feeling better today thankfully and back to normal,what ever normal is.It's another nice day so we're going out for a peddle while it lasts.But on a route we're sure of this time hahaha.

Trysha...soap is still working a treat.I was wondering if it needs changing periodically or whether just to leave it.One of my mantra's is "If it ain't broke why fix it" so I'll leave it where it is for now
 
Wish I could join you Carol...we have been warned that snow is on its way....I’ll believe it when I see it....especially since the sun is rising.
Early start today....when will my niece ever remember the time zone...she wakes me up
never remembers we are five hours behind UK time...
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it ....while the soap is working just keep it in the bed....Carol...
Amazing how it works....I don’t know any biochemical reason for it but of course soap has a number of components....it has to be basic since any soap will do.
So good it works for you.
Tuff.. you have that rare? breed of doctors...which is what medicine is supposed to be all about
.Fortunately mine is very good also but no hand holding..it would not suit me anyway..
having worked in lab medicine for forty years...
But he is very knowledgeable, thoughtful and kind.
That’s what we need in our worst moments.
I’m getting to feel a lot better....I think it’s the acupuncture that does it.
It’s a long term thing as far as I can make out and if I stop some of the pains return
It’s almost an instant cure for gout......instant for toothache and migraines.
Too bad it’s not covered in the health system...it’s a lot cheaper and safer than the drugs.
Good to see you back in form Chris....please stay with us...
Bufford hope you are succeeding in the repair adventures.
Winning....
 
My favourite poison is French brandy, Marquis de Villard. I'm too terrified of going into another flare to drink. Last March the doctor was suggesting a colostomy, but thankfully I went back into remission. It's not the bag that scares me, but the surgery. We only have a general surgeon here. Plus, I'm on MTX so alcohol could kill my liver. *sniff*
 
After yesterday's effort at the cabin I will submit to the fact mother nature won a round. The damage is so bad I am considering a rebuild. I'm thinking something small, with bright windows, and perhaps with a small room airconditioner. I can use the existing woodstove, and furnishings from the old place and whatever else. Nephew is a good carpenter, and wants to help, so I am thinking things out.
 
Alcohol bring unpleasant side effects for me so other than an occasional beer I avoid it. Temperatures are cooler, flowers are gone, leaves are brown and crispy and most trees are empty. Rather bleak now when it's grey and gloomy outside the windows. I have a bright yellow mum plant left to cheer me but even that is getting tired. I'm always ready for fall but not what comes after. I think as I get older it makes me appreciate spring even more.
Wedding plans for my son and future daughter-in-law are gathering momentum. Bridal showers, etc are filling the time in between holiday preparations. My dress is ordered but not yet arrived so I'm a bit nervous about fit and accessories that may be needed. The inactivity of January is looking more attractive by the day.
Grandson Isaac is learning to walk although he'd much rather run first. :ysmile::ysmile: Much to do and sometimes a bit short of motivation but time marches on regardless. Happy day to all. :rosette1::hug:
 
I love dry red wine, and have been disappointed that I must forego it most times since dealing with the stricture. But the GI doc says once in a while is okay, and today we are having company for dinner, so I am very much looking forward to a glass or two!
It's a lovely fall day here, still some color in the leaves, and temps should reach 70. One more day of loveliness tomorrow, and our rainy season starts in earnest on Tuesday. So glad we have the bees all settled for winter. Now my garden is another matter...:shifty:
 
No beer for me, probably a combination of carbonation and ingredients. I like dry red wine too with my meal it appears to help digestion. Later on a shot of Scotch in moderation.
 
I like your style, Bufford. Cheers to you my friend! I'm so glad you are looking at the bright side of things, and also glad that you have another eager carpenter in the family.

I hope everyone is doing as well as can be expected... I just pounded out five cords of firewood in the last month and cleaned the chimney. We have had unseasonal snow and ice for several years now, so it had to be done when the weather would permit... everyone else is afraid of heights so... I'm the fall guy!!! ;) I'm kidding...I'm proficient with ladders of all types... I'm taking the weekends off chores around here now as much as possible, just as if I'm still at work at my old regular tradesman's job. After looking after the family needs for five days, I'm happy to do nothing but rest two day's a week... Not that I really do nothing...Just that it's nothing anyone else particularly notices or cares about... ;)
 
Bufford and Chris..you sound so accomplished with building things...you would have been so handy round my 🏡 house
Shanen...be careful not to overdo...wedding preparations can be exhausting...be accomplished at delegating....and making it fun.....and good luck..
Nutty..I used to like a good Sauterne with dinner...now my system will not tolerate any alcohol..could get inebriated just looking at the label....
Strictures are the worst... mine are intestinal and esophageal ...not fun.
I certainly don’t want any more surgery..won’t have anything left...
Looks like expanding them will be an annual adventure for me and the GI...
Never give up..never give in....that’s my motto.
Winter weather announces itself today...strong winds that lift me off my feet...and very cold
Snow is in the forecast but I don’t believe it...then it won’t happen.....
Winning...
 
Buff, I may be up for a spring trip to help with the cabin. I've never been out that way and I'm going to get there eventually anyways... I would love a change of location for a bit... we should discuss it further privately.
 
I enjoyed catching up with yesterdays posts my friends.Great to see you Shanen thanks for the update on Isaac.You've had a busy time lately.Look after yourself.
 
One thing about us Chronies, is we are all strong determined folks. We have to be when we have to both deal with our health and what life throws at us.
Chris, I appreciate the offer, first I will see where things go. I've had several offers from family and neighbors.
First I still have to decide just where I will go with this. I really would like to look at another seasonal place that would have proper road access. My current cabin is very remote and can only be accessed by snowmobile or ATV, and my body increasingly finds this becoming more difficult. I also have not ruled out a move, probably to Ft Frances.
 
(Surprise! I came back again!)
Bufford, I too was saddened to hear about your cabin and the dilemmas/choices resulting therefrom. When it is something you made with your own hands, it must be doubly hard. At the same time, I admire your attitude of dealing with it, one board, one piece, one decision at a time.
And Chris, wow! Five cords of wood in a month? A lot of you men on this forum seem to be able to do so much! We have very strict rules about not using wood burning fireplaces unless it is primary source of heat because of the very bad inversions we get here in the winter, except on the days there is little pollution in the air. (Very few of those due to the mountains surrounding us that traps the smog in the valleys.) Also, almost every house that is built around here is connected to a natural gas line and has a gas furnace. A few have electric heat, but that is much more expensive.
As also said, you chronies have ALL learned to be tough dealing with all life has thrown at you. Some of you choose thru dealing with things physically (when able), some thru just finding beauty in surroundings, or thru reading, bike rides, poetry, etc. My heart goes out to all of you.
As Doug said, we are doing fine. (But according to an acronym I know, FINE stands for Frustrated, Insecure, Neurotic and Tired, haha.) The kayaking/fishing seems to be one of our biggest releases. We both love being on the water and surrounded by nature. I also just bought a die cutting machine to help with craftmaking, everything from paper crafts (scrapbooking and card making mostly) to leather crafts, to quilting. Can't wait to get going on some Christmas projects I have in mind. I've also been helping a long lost friend with some guardianship issues she's had (very long story) for her slightly to moderately disabled adult daughter, and each time I visit her it is an all day affair as she doesn't live close (over an hour away, each direction, and she doesn't have a car.) I've also been dealing with some crazy narcissistic neighbors and expectations they've put on me, and the implications it would leave if not helping them, but I'm trying to slowly wean myself away from them so they don't raise too many negative implications for me. I can't believe the damage that truly narcassistic people can do... thank goodness I think I can get away from them without them having caused any real harm. I'm holding my own with my heart problems, tho had some medication issues I had to deal with not very long ago, which was not fun at all. I also just found out this past week that my sis I am closest to, Leslie, has breast cancer, but they think they caught it early enough that she has a very good prognosis. (I'm so sorry about the struggles of your sister Trysha. I'm also sorry to hear about your fall and troubles it has left you, in addition to other things you have to deal with.)
Hugs to all of you, including those I haven't mentioned, and those I don't know well yet because I've been gone so much.:rosette1:
 
Forgot to say, Bentley is still as cute as ever, but a little sad today as there is thunder nearby and he doesn't like it.
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Sorry about the size but I'm not tech savvy enough to figure out how to resize it. This is my grandson Isaac, just over a year old. :Karl:
 

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Shanen,he's a little smasher.What a bonny boy.I got my first smile of the day just looking at him...…

Sandy,good to see you at last.
 
What a cute baby!
Buff, the area around Fort Frances is just beautiful, with Lake of the Woods. Lots of walleye there too.
SandyUte hi! I think the Crohnies who really fight this scourge do better. I'm terrible with nick names, and chose Tuff because that's what my doctor had just called me when I signed up, after I almost died but refused to :)
Life is short, I try to find the little things in life that make me happy.
 
When anyone asks my hubby how I am,while on the phone,he always answers " Ah, she's as tough (Tuff ?) as old boots" Am I doing something wrong by being like that,or is it just wishful thinking on his part.
 
Hi all.
Nice to see you pop in Shanen. .aw what a cutie Issac is 💕

Carol ol boots are great so yes its a good thing:)

Hey Sandy girl..so glad to have you back..hope we see more of you.🙂🙂

Hi to nutty, tuff, chris and anyone iv missed. bufford im so sorry about your cabin. Im sure what ever you do about it will be the right thing for you. Mend it or rebuild another place ..just take it easy which ever way you go. 💕

Hugs n loves 💝
 
Issac is indeed a cutie, and Tuff, I like your nickname. I'm glad you're still around to use it too. Hi to all. I've missed everyone here, so very, very much (what was I thinking to put my energy elsewhere?)
 
Thanks everyone. I like to think he takes after his grandma. :rof::rof: All kidding aside he really is a happy little guy most of the time. I hope it's been a good day for all. Guts have been a bit unstable for me lately, work stress I'm thinking, so I hope it turns around soon. Got to much to do and never enough time to do it and all that.
 
Just curious, Shanen, what is the health care system like in Aruba? Do you have any problems accessing what you need there? Have you had any surgeries there?
 
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Just curious, Shanen, what is the health care system like in Aruba? Do you have any problems accessing what you need there? Have you had any surgeries there?
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Lol...not sure how I ended up with Aruba as my location but I thought it humorous so I left it. I'm actually in MN. :ysmile:
 
Hey everyone hope everyone is as well as possible ,
been busy for the last few months, father in law was ill and passed a few weeks ago , I could go on a rant about our health service but it would take too long , all that really matters is that he passed peacefully after a short illness
will catch up eventually with whats going on but in the meantime heres a short vid of Alfie helping out in the garden
https://photos.app.goo.gl/bxVJGJkzYU3swTwo8
 
Good to see you Tony and really sorry to hear of your father-in-laws passing.....it's not an easy time eh? Loved Alfies gardening C.V. What a beauty he is.I hope he was well paid.
 
Isaac is so darling, Shanen. He sure brings so much joy with that smile :)

Hi Tony, sorry to hear about your father in law. My deepest condolences.

Thanks Carol, we are doing good. I'm 33 weeks along today and starting to get very uncomfortable. Baby girl is doing somersaults inside me and refuses to let me sleep. 7 more weeks to go :)

Hi to everyone, hope you are all keeping well xx
 
I'm so excited for you Madhu! And Tony, I'm glad you have Alfie to help you garden as you deal with the loss of your father-in-law. Our furry family members can bring us a lot of comfort, can't they?
 
That is one fine baby boy Shanen. Chris, did I read right 5 bush cords in a month? It takes this ol Bufford close to 5 months to do the same. Sounds like we are all winning a round.
 
I guess I do have times when I'm productive... I'm just glad the wood is in the shed, I hurt!
What a good looking chap, Shanen! Hello to everybody, I hope all you folks have a good one!
 
Tony so sorry for your loss 💝
Alfie looks like he enjoys his gardening 🐶

Hey Madhu glad your doing well and our little girl is doing her exercises 🙂. 7 weeks to go eh !!! Oh i bet you cant wait. I cant wait either. I just know she will be beautiful and so well loved. Take care hun 💕

Sandy yes what indeed were you thinking!!!😀😀
Just glad to know you were busy and not unwell. Hope you have had some rest time too as well as trips and other stuff💕💝

Love to you all. Keep on keeping on folks :ghug:💕
 
What an exciting time for you Madhu. As uncomfortable as you may get towards the end of your pregnancy it'll be so worth it. Alfie is a beautiful dog Tony. My condolences on your loss.
 
The lower section of the average persons arm-between the elbow and the wrist-Is exactly the same length as their feet.Or should that be foot ?

First one to post in the affirmative gets a prize.and don't forget I said "average" person.!!!
 
I managed to get my foot alongside my forearm, instead of a measuring tape. How about that! And they're about the same length. My index finger is shorter than my ring finger, and according to the tabloids, that makes me a lesbian. I got hooked on a tabloid, the Daily Mail, because I like to read about the royal family, and the Canadian papers don't report much.
 
Haha, Scosttsma, I had to try it, too, and yes, it is the same size. Then I started laughing thinking of all of us sitting at our computers and getting our feet up by our forearms! That's my exercise for the day...:lol2:
 
The rest of you will be happy to know that Tuff gets the prize.....For having nothing better to do with her time, a copy of War and Peace is on it's way.It is the Chinese version though,and I will be asking questions at a later date. Enjoy.
 
Today would be a good day to curl up with a book or do any activity that requires the couch or recliner. My body is telling me so. I may just obey what my body is trying to tell me.
 
We have a long drive up to northeast Portland today to see the surgeon. I am nervous as I think we will be scheduling the resection surgery. The Remicade has kicked in and I feel generally okay, but my fervent wish that it would make the strictures disappear hasn't happened....wish me luck...
 
I've officially begun nesting. I have loads of hand me downs from my SIL. Clothes from newborn sized to 18 mos. Just going through them is making me giddy. Lol
 
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