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Susan, am sure you and Bob will be happy once all the drama is all behind you..here is hoping Bob realizes how all this began and not get entrapped again.

Marie just came over fir a chat, i was sewing, came upstairs and I’m not so sure i want to get back at it lol

Goes from sunshine to overcast, perhaps when i get back from vets i can find energy to cut grass…with the heat you all have do you have to cut grass and trim once or twice a week?

Really starting to slow down here. The nights are getting chilly but we are not done with hot days.

Adam & family got negative Covid test, I am grateful for that, but I doubt it will motivate them to get the vaccine.

Tell them it’s a must, your home, your rules and you don’t want to take chance of dying a horrendous death!

Spoke to helene’s husband a few days ago, he said they prayed they could give her something to quicken her death.

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I did go to ER yesterday as my foot continues to worsen. Not badly crowded but still the usual 6 hours. They drew blood twice and took more X-Rays. Said I am on correct antibiotic and prescribed a heavy duty pain med. Makes me totally loopy. I don't think it stops the pain but makes me not care and I just want to sleep. I've been trying to eat some soup for the past hour but can't stay awake. Said to take 1-2 pain pills and I just took one. I think 2 would have me totally unconscious. Same thing happened yesterday. They gave me a shot just before I left that wiped me out. Needed help to get out of the car and into the house. then slept for several hours. I suppose at some point my foot will start to feel better.

Betty I always feel bad around Mother's Day when everyone is posting about their wonderful mothers. I never could figure out what it was I did to make her not like me. She didn't much like middle sister either. The youngest was her baby and the only one she cared about. Beat me with a hairbrush once because I accidently hurt her and said she would kill me if I ever hurt her again. Surprisingly youngest and I are now the close ones. I always knew my grandmother and one aunt loved me. Aunt is one I still have and I'm so grateful for her. Now I have all my own family and I treasure each and every one. They all know they are loved without reservation and I know they love me. I have a wonderful man who lets me know daily how much I am loved. I've had him since I was 16 so the vast majority of my life has been good.

Thank you Betty - looking forward to the middle of January when all the legalities (except for the results from Bob's court case, Sept 20th?!) are done, at least for me. Still haven't heard from the lawyer, and it's been over 2 weeks since the FIRST phone call and he's supposed to attempt twice.
We're going to marriage counselling today. Bob's realizing that helping Naomi was bad judgment on his part, and he wants nothing more to do with her. I told him, even if we have to "swallow" the $30 per month cell phone bill he set up for her (she's supposed to pay him each month, but there's to be no contact between them), I don't care. We can afford that. He doesnt want to cancel it, and truly - I can understand that. It's not decent to cancel someone's cell phone, even if you can't stand them. It isn't Christian. She's not being a good Christian, but that doesn't mean I have to stoop to her level. God taught me better than that.

Glad you posted Kare, we were all worried..did they know what started this foot infection..guess they wanted the meds to be strong enough for you to sleep and stay off of it..guess it usually takes 3-4 days to clear with medication. My problem is i’ve been taking it so long I’m immune to it.

Hugs Re your mom, seems many of us can understand what it is to have horrible childhoods because of our moms..your family is blessed having you in their lives..hope my kids feel they are loved.

As for the mom, at 90 i guess there is no sense going over what kind of mom she was ..thankfully my grandparents raised me from the time i was 6 months old. You would think if none of her kids pay or show any love towards her she would have to take some responsibility. Am sure one day one of the kids will break down and tell her. I haven’t talked to her since nor am i going to call..

Susan, you are more Christian than I, there is no way in h[]l would i have that tie, nope, would not be unchristian to not..maybe your councillor can help on that issue.

After fighting with Ziggy Re vets for nails and sewing a bit I’ve taken my quota of tylenol3..guess it’s on to cbd/thc

Hope Dianne doesn’t get hit
Not much i can do to prepare, wouldn’t let me post photos of weather warnings

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Thanks for the new thread Betty. Praying you don't get bad weather.
Karen, glad you had you foot looked after. Praying your meds will heal it quickly.
Susan, Praying all your legal problems are resolved soon.
I am with Betty. No way I would pay that phone for her. Cut all ties. That includes a phone bill.

It’s here, just managed to put down the umbrellas, put all the cushions inside, unplugged all sewing machines, will have to call Greg if hydro goes out to start generator

Black and thundering..

Tornado warning alert for area..was going to take my sleeping pill but best stay alert

Going downstairs

Stay safe Betty.

Cecil and Emma had a grooming appointment this morning and my grooming appointment was at 2pm. Cecil weighs 16.4 pounds an Emma weighs 24.4. Cecil has lost another 2 pounds and Emma has gained another 2.4. I cannot figure where she is getting the extra food. We have started Cecil on a very bland diet like Linda. But he will not eat it. I guess he will if he gets hungry enough. My daughter came over and we cooked up some potatoes, rice made some pumpkin, oatmeal, banana cookies for him.. Keep your fingers crossed.

Our temp was 108 today and miserable. Suppose to start going down tomorrow.

My mother was a wonderful mother and protected all of us from my brutal father. he only went after me and the brother one year younger than me. It went on until I was a freshman in high school. The guy across the street told him if he ever heard me scream from pain again, he was going to call the cops. Never touched me or my brother again. Never ever touched the two younger ones or my mother. My DH, Vern, said it was because of my dad that I was such a ball buster when it came to men.

Tracy and her DH and son leave for Idaho to deposit son at BYU Idaho for his freshman year.

It’s brewing, in orangeville

Winds are pretty high here

Ziggy woke me up, came and snuggled near my face and was crying as i petted her, now I’m wide awake
Radar shows worse between 10 and midnight

I had to take the dogs for their walk and then fed them. Cecil ate a little which is better than nothing.

Karen, so pleased you pain is getting less and you went to the ER. The last three times Vern had to go to the ER, he went by ambulance. It costs me $225 each time but no 8 hour wait. I promised that to Vern.

Betty, I pray you are safe. Please keep us posted.

Hummmm.... I think I would notify the cell phone company of intent to cancel service at the end of the month. That would give Naomi time to get something in place & port her number if she chose to. Is the cell service connected with her email or his? In other words, who gets any emails from the company? If it it's Bob, and he set up the account, have them change the email to hers so she gets the notice. He can ask his attorney if that would constitute "being in touch with her". I doubt it.

Sunshine is out, lots of areas were hit badly but thankfully it doesn’t look like my area had damage nor the rain thank goodness..calling fir rain again later and tomorrow, hope it gets it out of its system so a week Saturday we have nice weather.

Sharon i did same all the times i had to be brought in, fir us it was $45 and well worth the car..glad you are seeing some improvement in Cecil..perhaps he is on the mend.

Don’t want to be the trouble maker here, honest i don’t, want you both to have many golden years ahead of you Susan but it would stay with me as to what purpose he wants to keep one last tie with Naomi??

Think i will fo to Orillia and Barrie this morning with Sharon but first call the doctor.

Good morning all,
I know alot of you remember judy (seedtosser) she is in need of alot of prayers, for a long time she has suffered with numb and cold feet and alot of pain. They have said it is neurapthy, ect
She has finally got a answer she is suffering from vascular arterial disease
They will run more tests, she is worried but judy is a fighter and real trouper please pray for her, i just found out about this she asked me to post.

The only thing I ever had with my dad was he was always angry at me. I was three when he came home and by then I called grandparents Mom and Dad. He tried to get me to eat peas and I wasn't having it, told him he wasn't dad just a mean man. Parents argued about me all the time he would say either I go or he does, mother would tell him go ahead. A couple of times he did. We had big fight when I first met Walt, he gave me a black eye. Mother liked Walt a lot from the get go, more than she did me. Even introduced us one time as Son and DIL.

I'm feeling better today. still painful but I can bear to walk. Getting a sorely needed shower in a bit. Pretty sure I can stand long enough for that. I only took two of the pain pills yesterday and won't take any more. They just put me to sleep or make me loopy if I try to stay up. Dislike the feeling.

So sorry to hear Judy is suffering. Hope relief comes her way very soon.

Prayers for Judy.

We bagged up only 10 sets of dolls last night. Marie is going to do a head count on the clothes & dolls and decide how many clothes each doll can have. REALLY hoping this is the last year. I think I am ready to be done. Maybe I would consider a FEW each month that were donated directly & immediately to Domestic Violence shelter or St Vincent De Paul for the toy pantry they use to provide toys for family in need. That would eliminate the need to store them for 11 months of the year.

We still have over 100 more 18 inch dolls to dress and donate. We have already finished all the Cabbage Patch dolls, the Disney dolls and miscellaneous baby dolls.

Liz, Judy is always in my prayers and i miss her..let her know she will be in my daily prayers…i will google her illness and no Judy is no quitter..is her MIL still living with them?

Karen, glad to hear there is an improve to, always feel better once you’ve had a shower..not all family memories are good memories and they are the ones that never leave sad to say..

perhaps as you say Pat it’s been a long haul since you and Marie started gifting these dolls, sounds like you would like a break, might do you some good.

Karen, I have a shower chair. It was Vern's and I inherited it when he passed. I take my shower and lean on the handles when I am through scudding my body then I turn it around and sit on it to wash and condition my hair. I also use his walker every day. Do not need it but it helps me carry things fom room to room. This is a very large home and from the kitchen to the main bedroom is quite a haul.

Weather liar's hit again. They said it was going to cool down and it is 106. I have my new interlink and it does appear faster. But I did not realize it was slower, so no big deal. I was doing just fine. Sweet daughter took over because my bill had gone up so much and got me faster internet and reduced the cost almost $80.

I ordered a really nice patio fan/mister from Sharper Image on July 14. Still no delivery. I checked and it has no been shipped yet. Probably coming from China. It was my birthday present to myself.

Daughter, SIL and DGS are off to BYU Idaho to deposit youngest into his first of college. Thy are driving. Spending the night in Salt Lake City with a school classmate and then going shopping for warmer clothing because where he is going is cold. No winter closes for sale her in Las Vegas. They drive back to Salt Lake City Suday and she flies from there to St. Louis to see my GGD and her parents. Then next weekend my son-in-law with take off a day and go visit St. Louis for the weekend.

I will be all alone with no one to help with my grocery shopping. Only problem there is I buy to much and spend to much money.

I remember Judy and she is in my prayers.

That, is a very haul on those dolls Pat. How are things in the home front? My neighborhood is really quiet with all of the kids in school.

I got on the scales and I have lost another 2 pounds and no on purpose. Just have not been hungry. I do eat but weird stuff. Cottage cheese with salad toppings, cucumber sandwiches. I tried my chicken salad I made the other night and it has a slightly weird flavor. Should still be good. But I do not have to worry about food poisoning. When we were growing up our home had a very small fridge. So when they was any left over food, it was stored in the oven. Brought out the next day, heated up and served. Even stuffed turkey with the stuffing still in the turkey was handled the same. So we got fed a little bit every day. My first husband and I stopped on the way home one day and split a hamburger right down the middle. About 45 minutes later he was so sick he could not drive and I was just fine. My siblings and I kid about it all the time.

Betty why are you calling your doctor. Tried to slip that little note right on by.

Susan, I agree with Pat and Betty. No need for her to be on your cell service. You can give the company her info and they can contact her. Get her out of your life. Hopefully the town will get someone else to talk about soon so you can feel normal in your town again.

Betty, I don't often think about the far past. After all it pretty much ended when I married at 16. I was lucky there too as I was so determined to get away. Growing and loving my own family was the best way to put it all behind me. Walt and I get plenty of hugs, kisses and I love yous. For ours it's a normal every day thing to say.

Karen, you were so lucky. So many women marry young "to get away" and it ends up being from the "frying pan into the fire". You and your sweet husband have made a good life together and created many happy memories. If the only experience I had of marriage was my first one, it would NOT be a happy memory! Thankfully I had plenty of good examples to learn from (my parents, grandparents, Aunts & Uncles). My marriage to Ben was filled with good memories. I prefer to think of those rather that those last 2 years that were so difficult, with Ben so sick.

Things are getting better here on the home front and I hope they continue. I need to reconcile myself with the idea that it falls to me to teach grandkids better work ethics and household "maintenance"
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Morning, rained heavily this morning but has stopped for now so it will have to be an inside day.

Pat, if for no other reason ethics and home “maintenance” would be a blessing in their lives, sure would make their future easier.

Karen, you are indeed blessed, what you do for your family but your family knowing they have the best in you and Walt.

Sharon it was a Cracker Barrel near you that Rita and i first saw a fan mister..it was so hot and the walking through it divine..you could be right it could becoming from China, there is such a long wait for most things that have to be ordered in.
I like you buy too many groceries so am thinking this week i will skip groceries and only get the off thing i need, if i don’t do that i know that i know I’ll have it in garbage pick up next week…streets here are pretty quiet as well, i don’t know how those loved ones can keep masks on all day, good bless them.

Be hard Sharon to remember who is where over the next while, great that family can get about and visit.

Talked to Darlene yesterday, she and John are still quite ill, been going on 3 weeks, they have stayed quarantined.. they came to find out that when they were at John’s 7th birthday 3 weeks the kids invited and been from families with Covid, they won’t do that again, told their son there would be fewer visits especially when others are present and not vaccinated!

Good morning everyone.
Betty, glad to hear you had no damage from the storm.
Sharon, we have been at Temps up to 103 every day for a few weeks. Just too hot to go outside for much of anything.
Betty, yes. Judy still has mother in law living with the family. She has her hands full.

Too hot for me..

Greg just called, Grayson sleeps through night, imagine, had his appointment with heart specialist Tuesday in Toronto, all ok, his doctor yesterday..
He is 2” longer and i went from 7.3:to 7.8lbs, growing quickly


Wasn’t sure Lindakay with Judy being unwell that she would be able to look after her mil with dementia..yes, lots on her plate.

Got the blues today, fighting tears, grrr not sure what going on there

Meant to add photo someone took of last nights sunset, no photoshop
Victoria harbour is known for its sunsets

That photo is AWESOME!!!
I have asked Adam to come speak to me tonight, preferably with his wife. I am going to discuss the whole Covid thing. Marie's son Chris & family VERY ill and Chris's wife's aunt died yesterday from Covid. . A friend of Chris's has been moved out of the area hospital to Portland for special tx. What does it take, I don't understand

Glad to hear Grayson is doing well.
Beautiful photo.
Good luck with the family talk Pat.

It's 10 days to Bob's court case, and no lawyer has called. Been over 2 weeks.
I'd mentioned to Bob about her porting the phone to herself, and she doesn't have the credit history to have her own account. It would cost $600 for her to have an account. I told him that she could g to the city & pay her portion of the bill, and he would pay his portion the normal way. Until Bob, she had no internet or cell phone. As far as I'm concerned, she could do without them again. I really don't care. As there is to be NO contact between them, he could call the non-emergency police line & they could contact her with those arrangements.
Other than him waiting on pins & needles for his court case on Sept 20, and me contacting my probation officer on Sept 15th, I guess our lives are as normal as they can be. We went to an intake session of marriage counselling on Tues, and she was a very pleasant lady. Bob doesn't feel he needs counselling, but we shall see.
Yes, it's true, the neighbourhood is not being kind to him, and Naomi goes to our next door neighbour's to visit, with her barking dog (tonight she left him in the van - - I think it's cruel to leave a lonely dog that way. She is not a good pet owner) and it frankly drives me crazy - I don't like constantly barking dogs with no reason for it.

Ah well, life will go on. I had a Tele-Health conference with my pulmonary Dr today. I have a follow-up every August since my clots in my lungs in Aug 2019 and it was the 2nd time since 2016 so I get tested every August then a consult. My lungs are fine, and since the right side of my heart went back to it's normal size in 2019, it's stayed normal sized. All's good.

I certainly DO remember Judy/Seedtosser! She has my fervent prayers. Poor deer lady, to be in such pain!

Good morning all, judy asked me to thank you all for prayers.
She is in better spirits and finally after numerous tests has a answer.
Her corarative arteries are bad one side is far worse,and legs have not good circulation, another test due today then they will determine which is priority for surgery first.
Im so thankful she finally has a answer
And its a fixable solution i will keep you all posted.

Sending positive thoughts and vibes our Judy's way. I am so glad she is finally getting some answers. Sending Judy as she would say huge arm wraps.

Liz thanks for letting us know about Judy. How are you doing ?

It is a stupendous Fall day here. It is in the low 60's and the sun is shining.

Karen how are you feeling ?

Wow what a sunset Betty !! We get nowhere near as beautiful sunsets here.

Sitting in my screened in room enjoying the weather and catching up on some online chores. Chaos isn't as fond of sitting out here as Kai and I can't figure out why. Listening to BB King.

The TH are blowing their coats so am I am vacuuming twice a day. If I don't there is hair piling up in the corners and we track it everywhere.

Sharon we had a shower chair when Warren was ill. It was a godsend but had to be returned as it was a rental. We could chose 3 pieces of equipment to use without any payment. I am seriously thinking of buying one as when I have those horrid vertigo attacks my body heats up and I sweat like crazy making me even more uncomfortable. I need a cool shower but am afraid to get in as I know I will surely fall.

Grocery shopped yesterday mainly for fruit and veggies and still managed to spend over $100. I only bought 1 package of hamburg and just about fainted at the price.

I hadn't been out the lane in over a week. I was surprised at how little mail was in my box at the end of the lane. Betty do you find you are getting less mail these days ? I know the post office is worried about the number of bills that can be sent then paid online.

Good for you Pat sitting down and explaining a few things - it is your house after all.

LK are you able to expand the extent of your diet now without any flare ups ?

Susan hoping things go smoothly for you and your DH as you work your way through the system.

Neener were you tricking us ? You popped in which we all enjoyed not to be seen again.

Stay safe and well.

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Sharon, Ben had a shower chair that was on wheels so we could push him into the roll in shower. The one I bought could also be used as commode, the arm were able to pivot up so he could push chair in, enter from side if need be. It really was a blessing. I have passed it on to Marie for her husband Phil. I hope your shower head is one that can be detached on long water line, they make showering and use of the chair so much easier.

Talked to son, got no commitment. We'll see, I will follow up this weekend, he works tonight. Nephew's friend (in his 40's) has now been put on ventilator with 10% change of survival.

Afternoon, my weather is much like Dianne’s, perfect fall day!a

Prayers for Judy, she is such a spitfire that I’m sure she will get through this, prayers coming along with ‘big arm wraps’ as Judy would say.

Thanks Liz for letting us know, do drop in more often.

Also in need of prayers is Debbie, Paul’s father is nearing heavenly gates..a difficult time for she and Paul..family dynamics make me shudder when i know how kind Debbie is, impending death often brings the worse out of some.

Pat, wonderful that you are having a meeting tonight with Covid as topic..now prepare yourself as to what you will do if they say no to Covid shots..lost 4 friends from Covid and it makes me more than nervous..now with Darlene and John being so ill think i too will be asking those i plan to be in contact with will have to have their vaccines. Good luck..

Susa, it is neither of your problems making sure Naomi has a phone..just don’t get it but then i need not know!

Dianne, Post Office should be worried, i hardly ever go to mail seeing most is online…there is so much garbage mail that goes directly into the fire pit.

Dianne, think the chair would be a great investment especially your vertigo issues.

I decided to get a head star at Thai’s morning, cut grass before the dew was gone, did some cutting down of dead heads, picking branches from the storm..

Deb how are you and dogs doing.

Sharon has a guest from northern B.C. Arriving today til Monday..Sharon is placing one of her 3 year old pups to a home that will spend more time with him.

Lindakay, how are you feeling?

Neener, Neener come out where ever you are…

Well, best i get back to work, put hooks in window frames and would like to see them hanging this weekend..they will need some cleaning, first i want to see if i will like them then i shall decide what i want to do with them.

Feel as though i could go for a nap

Hmmm

I am doing much better. I am slowly eating more solid foods and no problems so far.

But staying away from fats?

Greg called to see if i wanted to spend the weekend with them at camp ground but i passed in it..nice to be invited but just not up to it..

Brian called, was coming over to cut a few inches off my sewing table, asked me to first check if i would still be able to pull up my chair and set knees under it, tried it, would be a challenge. Asked me what king of chair i had, told him a drawing architect chair, said they go extremely high and to check, omg the hydronic chair lifted a good foot, so now have it set right height but can’t reach the sewing peddle, have to get something made for it. Lol

Pat, how did your meeting go? Saw these and thought of you and Marie

LindaK, glad you are continuing to tolerate solid food.

We have rain today, the first in weeks & weeks! Not very much, just barely enough to dampen everything but really water plants.

Pretty dolls, I wonder what brand they are. They do not appear to be a typical 18 inch and too big for Barbie. Marie & I put in several hours today bagging doll clothes.

Building a platform for your sewing machine pedal is easy solution! As I mentioned, I took my middle drawer out to create the extra room I needed after shortening the legs.

I got no commitment or answer either way from Adam last night regarding the Covid vaccine. . I will wait and corner both of them at once, Andrea & Adam when I do my follow up.

Yes, staying away from fats.
Glad to hear you have a chair you can raise up.

Linda hoping you will be able to eat as you like eventually. After gall bladder out, I found it took a while but eventually I was back to about normal. Some things I lost my taste for so that helped. Other things upset other areas of my digestive system so they are avoided....mostly.

Thank you Karen.
Praying your foot is doing better.

Getting older sucks. Waking up each morning and trying to figure out what that pain is from.