Best/Worse/what did I learn today? Come sit & chat..newcomers always welcome!

Betty, DO take care of your blood sugar. Don't want you falling.

Had a good morning with the girls .. they wanted to paint rocks again so June did a turtle and Pat a a basket of flowers. Next week we are doing wind chimes.

Evan who comes sewing Saturday at the next model sewing machine that he has been using here, his mom brought it fir me to look at. Did not need cleaning, oiled it, cleaned the exterior..he did not have a bobbin so will give him a couple. I called her to say it’s ready for pick up.

Then Suzanne gave me a lovely machine, still in the box, made by SHARK..she had bought it for her daughter and she wasn’t interested in it, now she has moved to the islands so now it has a new home..wasn’t even out of the box.

Made a plate of cheeses, meats and fruit and had nice lunch..could use a nap now.

After my nap hoping to work with the window hanging made with the broken lamp shade I dismantled, won’t me fancy but I don’t want to throw the glass away.

Then comes coking supper, need to go get milk but too lazy

Bedtime,

Deb sorry about your loss..hugs

Cooked chicken souvlaki for supper, egg rolls and now I am not hungry for it so guess it will go in refrigerator and be tomorrow’s lunch. Hungering for peanut butter and jam..

Playing with those lamp pieces, not sure they effort is worth it..got to get my ruler out once I decide which way I want the inside pieces to be and square it up so I can cut the pink to fit dimensions.

So which way would you do the dark pieces to go
#1 or #2

I like the 1st pic, with the points of the hearts inwards, and the top of the hearts outward facing.

I agree, first photo.

What did I miss about the loss for Deb?

I had to let one of my old boys go on Monday. He was diagnosed with kidney failure almost 2 years ago, but with meds and special diet kept him going. He started failing last week, lost interest in food. He would have been 13 on Saturday.

So sorry to hear that Deb.
Never an easy decision to make.
Sending lots if hugs.

Overcast here this morning, calling for sunshine this afternoon, on the damp side but I will try and get a couple of hours in the gardens.

Deb, i am sorry about your loss, hardest decision a pet owner must make..mega hugs coming your way.

Oh Deb my heart aches for you. Even though you know you made the best decision for your boy it is still a very hard.

It's been pouring rain most of the night and is supposed to do so all day.

My left knee locked overnight last Thurs and boy was I in a world of pain. It has happened before so I knew what I had to do - not seeking medical help was front and foremost in my brain. I was able to eventually to get it unlocked but then it happened again on Sunday. Moving slowly now but it is unlocked. The pain level ratcheted up to a level that had me in tears. The worst part is the TH haven't had their long walks in a few days. Kai is hanging from the ceiling. When I was able I played some games with him while I had my leg up. Kieran is not longer able to help as he is in school FT, runs track, works at Foodland and has a girl friend

Susan I am sorry all of the cleaning will fall on your shoulders. I have seen things like this happen a few times.

Betty I went back and looked at the lamp to get a better idea of what would be the best way to put it back together. I would hesitate to solder the jewels of each piece to each other - more for stability than anything else. However that being said the jewels could be soldered together and once up you wouldn't have to worry about it. Not much help am I ? lol I hated repairs - you were a very brave lady to do so.

Wow Dianne, excruciating pain for sure, can’t imagine you try an to give the dogs a workout. Don’t they say it’s caused by lack of calcium..when my foot kept locking up doctor gave me a prescription, Mylan-Pantoprazolet 40mg, seems to be helping.

We are going to get nicer weather for the next 5 so maybe it will be travelling your way..we deserve nice weather.must be quiet out there on the lake,cottages will start coming up over next few weeks.

Keegan, seems like yesterday he was a preteen and now he has a girlfriend.

i am winging this hanging window piece, it is hit and miss seeing I just am using what was in the broken lamp. Doesn’t matter really, just something to hang in moms bedroom vs recycle.. that being said, might end up there

Sorry to hear that about your knee Dianne. I know how much that hurts. Praying it doesn't lock again, and you are feeling better soon.

Deb, such a hard decision. Knowing it is for the best for your beloved pet doesn't make it any easier.

Dianne, sorry to hear you are in such pain. I understand the desire to avoid the MD if possible. I hope it will ease up and reduce the pain for you.

I pulled weeds and raked yesterday, my shoulder and hands are protesting today. My back yard needs mowing and I need to get someone to get the mower ready. I really do NOT like to mow the yard & starting the mower is painful if not impossible. I need to spread weed & feed as well. I guess I need to call Carson & see if he wants to mow again this year or whether he is ready to pass that job onto his younger brother.

I have dinner out with a friend scheduled tonight, then my SIL here for chili tomorrow night.

Good morning everyone.
Pat, I hope you had a good dinner with your friend last night.

We had about 4 inches of rain last night. Along with the small hail and thunderstorm. No damage from the hail here, but 5 miles to the west of us in Mexico, there was a tornado, that caused a lot of damage. Glad it bounced over us.

Morning, will be sunshine fir 5 days..today’s high will be 63 low 39, think I will put the few plant hangers inside again tonight, just incase.

Know you would have enjoyed your eats last night last night and stay up all night chatting lo

You are lucky Pat to be so close and missing the storm..with your clay like soil would any of it sip through the clay?

Think I will take a quick run to pick up my prescription for my injection, not til the 18th but should have it here just incase there is an opening.

Must call doctors office as well, time before he said I should have told me i needed extra for my hip, didn’t so should call now.

I have a beautiful mirror in back yard, like 30x36 that I decorated with some glass, all week I’ve been listening to a crow pecking at it, guess he sees himself and likes it so I covered it with a cloth, he is not happy..hoping he will move on to someone else’s yard.

Best I run to Foodland, need milk and while there maybe their kitchen has a nice lunch made up..they are quite reasonable.

Drats

went to get my injection meds, pharmacy said there is a delay 6-9 months..he said they got notification from Phizer of a back log so i went on to say not my phizer Covid shot, i meant my neck and hip injections.

Well, it’s phizer manufacturer who makes it so no injections until god knows when

Only thing keeping me from giving up. grrr

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A little rain will seep in, if it's a slow rain. If it rains hard, then it sits on top for awhile.

Sorry to hear about your meds being delayed. Praying it comes in soon. Maybe there is an alternative med?

Hoping there is, I’m usually at wits end by the 3rd month…
Oh well what can you do

Got quote back for replacing just the inner part of the front window, good price.. i just emailed them to make sure it included all taxes,minstallation and window as it seemed cheaper than I thought.

Tomorrow I will go 8n and give the 40% deposit and wait..likely not til mid summer.

That must be a huge window?

Morning, wind is up but a glorious 63 today so an outside day it will be.. I will just wait til the dampness of the morning leaves then out I go.

Called mom,was going to drive down to spend the day with her but she wanted me to
Wait til Sharon gets back Monday from Missouri dog show..she felt that maybe by then her ct scan results will be back and she will need us..ok

Her mischief will continue after her death, she said she wrote us each a letter, one thing 8n them all is why she has to travel 100 miles to come see us at 90 yrs old when none of us go to see her. She went on that neighbours don’t even know she has children..i lei it go.

Know one thing, if there is a note for me I will have one of my boys read it, if negative then we will have a burning ceremony. I would advise Sharon to do same..boys can do no wrong so they can read if they wish..so even in death nastiness will remain.

Finishing my coffee then outside I go

What do you have planned for this beautiful spring day?

WOW, your mother is such a "treat"!!! I like your solution to the "after her death letter". Yeah, you don't need to hear from her from the grave. You did "your time" here on earth with her!! I stand amazed at her constant stunts. I can't honestly understand how you have managed to have ANY relationship with her all these years.

Yes, dinner out with Sheila Wednesday was nice, as well as dinner here with Sharon Thursday.

Well... I did it. Sat down with Adam and told him that I was giving them move out date of end of August. He was disappointed as that means they will not be able to move directly into purchasing of a house. I told him, I had hoped that buying directly would be possible, but I did not expect them to be in a position to buy "at 6 months after full time employment", in spite of what a realtor friend told him. I explained that frankly having them here was much more stressful than what I anticipated.

He said that there was a first time homeowners buyer program and it meant taking a class. I suggested he get ON IT, as I MIGHT consider letting them stay an additional couple of months IF they were eligible to buy by staying a LITTLE longer.

We'll see. I am not holding my breath, I don't think they get it. Every time I ask them to get something done, move their junk etc, it takes nagging and I am JUST not willing to put up with that any longer. The dogs barking, the constant mess, the doors slamming. Yeah, I am ready to live with Stanley ALONE. No doubt I will be resented and their part in this not working out will not even be considered, let alone remembered!

Hugs, took a lot of courage to tell them..

How right you are, you will be seen as the bad one but i think you went beyond.
Your last years (talking 20) should not be spent under stress.

Hope it all works out for you.

Afternoon spent doing errands, glad to be home, shoulder paining so much I want to cry but instead I took a few pills.

Gave the window company their 40% deposit, agent said he thought it wouldn’t be a long wait, hope not.

What a shock shopping for groceries, unbelievable prices. I do not know how parents feed their children.

Just had turkey but I’ve a hunger for it again so i bought factory sealed turkey breast for tomorrow, just big enough for 1 meal of leftovers.

Bought a hanging basket, beautiful large whit flowers, don’t know if there is a tag attached, hope so.

Think a hot soak would help!

Well Pat, you are an angel. And you are better than I ever would be. I have a large home and Vern's son lives upstairs and I see him several times a day. My sister and her son were her since Wednesday and I thought I was going to have a melt down yesterday. Her son smokes and I do not like that. But I am trying to be nice about it.

Betty, your mother is a bad dream that just does not go away. I pray I do not grow old and turn into a mother like that. She is so unhappy with her life and that is also sad. I kid my children and grandchildren once in a while that I am taking them out of the will.

My potatoes are growing like Jolly Green Giant. I have to design a way to pile up the soil without it slipping away. I should have planted them in deep holes and then filled in the holes as they grew upward. Heat is moving in but next week we are heading back down.

Pat, you are so right on their qualifying. Unless he is guaranteed a certain dollar amount each day, week or month, they will average his income and that requires a 2 years history of income. And if he is not guaranteed an amount, they would average his income.

I posted because my grandson called from Provo, Utah. I am back.

Susan, I must have missed the part of your court case. And life goes on. What a pain.

My sister will be back tomorrow. I have a turkey in the freezer and I am taking it out for dinner on Sunday. I have a luncheon to go to tomorrow. A friend from church is being honored by the Junior League for her civic contributions.

Karen, your granddaughter was beautiful in her prom dress.

Deb, I am so sorry about your dog. They give us such a wonderful life and when they are gone, it is so hard to say good bye.

Betty, I don't know what I would do with a letter like that.
Glad to hear she went fir testing. Praying nothing is wrong.
Pat, I don't think I would have lasted as long as you have. Having kid move back in is very stressful, and they should have more respect for you and your home. I hope they qualify fir a home purchase.
Hubby and I went to doctor fir my knee injection. What a welcome relief it is. Those shots work immediately. Then we shopped at hobby lobby, and grabbed chicken tenders for lunch. It was a good day.

Morning, sunshine day, high of 61F° But feels like a winter morning because of high winds.

Glad your injection took away the pain and you and Todd got to enjoy yourselves.
The injection does for me , Phizer is behind 6-9 month so am hoping another type is available as for mom she had her scan yesterday afternoon, i called and she was in bed said in mega pain…will be glad to hear the results.

Deb, Sharon’s dog won 5 points in the morning then 5 in the afternoon so now a champion, she is very pleased. So is Graeme

Sharon, the smoking drives me crazy as well, more and more my visitors do not smoke and those that do normally go for a walk..sure wish Jeff would give it up.

Congratulations to your friend, that is a big Achievement .
Guess we were both hankering for turkey dinner. Did you and your sister ever decide on a vacation?

Trees are budding, grass is getting greener, if we get weather they say we will get in the next week gardens will do well.

Darlene gave me container set so i can plant some veggies without having to dig up an area so will try to figure it out..as well bought a new red umbrella for back patio, old one is good but faded..wondered how I could dye it then thought nope, buy new one instead.

Guess today will also be the day to get all the patio cushions from under the beds and on their chairs.

Now if I get that much done I will be done in

What are your plans for the day?

Wow!! 10 points in one day!! That's amazing. Congratulations to her and Graeme! That will be a happy drive home!!

That it will Deb, she could have put him in other shows today but she said now he has his points let another dog get his..

Graeme started a new Job and would like to be home for Monday..wants to drive straight through , to Sharon’s I believe it about 18 hrs then has 5-6 hr drive after that to get to Montreal QC.. doubtful they will do it but one never knows

Congratulations on the 10 points. That is awesome.
Praying your moms results are negative.

Good to hear the injections worked for you so well and immediately Linda! It does not for many people. The injections are frequently a requirement trial before surgery can be done. Hopefully surgery will not be necessary for you.

My reply above set in the box not "sent" so I am going back & responding.

That was generous and kind to walk away with the 10 points and let others "get their's". THAT is a long drive! I wish them all the best of luck.

Doctor told me shots can only do so much. When they stop working, knee replacement will be next. I have already had my right knee replaced, and i am not looking forward to having my left one done. Will put it off as long as I can.

Update

Just got a call from mom’s neighbour, she feels mom should not be alone, I just packed what I need for the night, I might call 911..i will stay til tomorrow morning then Mike/Kim will come to the city then I guess Sharon on Monday.

Will be hard to get her to hospital but will try..

She has no wifi so no internet for me unless i get her to hospital then can update..

Good luck Betty. You, Sharon and your mother will be in our thoughts & prayers.

Sending prayers

Happy Mother's day everyone.

Betty, we are keeping you and you mom in our prayers.
Hopefully you can check in soon and give us an update.

Happy Mother's Day, ladies!!

Prayers for your mom, Betty. Hoping you will be able to update us.

Happy Mother’s Day

Worn out, she looked so frail and sick
She was rushing to washroom, Lordy all that black stuff, told her she had 2 options, we could take turns staying with her till she died or agree to go to hospital and maybe have a few more years so she agreed to go, then I said I didn’t want to fight, i was calling 911, she said do what you have to.

They took her by ambulance and of course you can’t go so i waiting at her place for an update, no update, kept calling, no answer, finally at 6am i got through, said they were about to call, she was ready to come home..

Got there and she looked no better, they checked her blood, nothing, gave her morphine and said home you go but can’t stay alone, so i went to her house, got her things packed up and headed for home. Stopped in Barrie and pharmacist said he could fill script, would have to be ordered so now that i unpacked everything i can’t move, couldn’t take pain meds because i had to drive, hadn’t eaten since yesterday so got a balogna sandwhich /meds and now unwinding..

Nose running, likely tired

Greg had dropped in yesterday, wouldn’t let me open door, shaking like crazy, thinks Covid so told him i don’t want to see him this week

Jeff i believe safely landed in Aruba

Sooo quiet day

Thanks for the update Betty. Blood test showed nothing?
Keeping you both in. Our prayers.
Did your mom have a covid test?
Please take care.

Yes she did, a lot of her symptoms do sound like c-dif
I will take precautions
Sharon’s son Brian just stopped in to get the prescription, hope they have it..am sure if they have to order it will be a few days.
Sharon will call her doc in the morning and maybe order something they have