~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[abcowboy]

It's great to see you again techie, would love to hear what you've been up to!

My truck doesn't fit in the garage here either Jude, my next truck will be smaller though so that it does fit in the garage.

It'll be nice to catch up with everyone dill, and so nice that most of your family lives close by.

We're finally getting some rain! A nice slow gentle rain that started late yesterday afternoon and continued through the night. Expecting more today and tonight as well.

[abcowboy]

5:19am in Alberta, another 24 for me please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have signed in for 24 hours of wellness:
Rava Jude58 Ginger999 dill Slo techie

Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Yesterday’s beach day was so good that we are going back again today with 3 grands. Jude, when you mentioned about your truck being too big for your garage made me think about all the new cookie cutter homes being built near us. You see all the big trucks parked outside their garages due to the trucks being too big. Techie, so good to hear from you. Looking forward to hearing how you have been. Life gets in the way of all of us. We get it! Hope everyone has a great day today. 24 more please and thank you.

[Jude58]

Techie, so good to see you, and I hope that you are doing well! Would love to hear what you've been up to.

Dill, glad that the hospital is nearly back to normal after what happened. How many hours a week do you volunteer?

Mr. J finally got his truck fixed between bouts of rain. His truck is too big to fit in the garage so he had to work on it outside. We haven't had much dry weather lately, so it took him much longer to fix it. So glad that's done and that we have 2 vehicles on the road again.

Not today...

[techie]

Hello old friends. it has been a while since I last messaged. I'm doing well. Life had gotten in the way of my last promise to read back and update you all. I am committed to making that happen over the next few weeks. Blessings x

[Slo]

I love massages, Ginger! That’s a good gift.

Got my hair cut & tinted today. The B6 toxicity is causing a warm tight, red scalp on top with lots of hair loss and coarse hair of late, so she treated for that as well.

Nice that you are enjoying a day at the shore, Rava!

A one-day reunion will be easier than planning for a whole week or a whole weekend one, Dill. Although still need some planning for the long-distance guests who will stay longer.

Foot pain has been hobbling the last few days as I get used to the new orthotics and deal with plantar fasciitis. Trying some plantar fasciitis stretching exercises now.

I am going to a niece’s high school regional soccer game tonight with my sister.

[dill]

Late check in, as usual for volunteer day. The hospital is back to very near normal, just a few more bugs to be worked out. What a relief! It was really busy in outpatient registration today. I guess everyone needed to get their labs and xrays caught up. It was nice to be busy and productive.

Rava and Cowboy, planning for the reunion is coming along. I'm keeping it simple and focusing on the important part: seeing everyone!!! It's been quite a while. The reunion is just a one day event, but of course it will go beyond that for the folks that are coming from further away. But most everyone lives within 3 miles, and everyone's lives are pretty busy, so it will just be a one day event. Cowboy I'm sure it will take some time to adjust to your new partials.

I can't believe the doctors are letting the pain be treated so inadequately, Rava. It seems like malpractice to me.

Jude I will keep your sister in my prayers, along with Rava's dad.

Hi Slo and Jude!

24 more for all of us please and thank you.

[Ginger999]

ABC, I forget there's a border between us that even requires a passport! Hope you're adjusting to the new partials.

Jude, thinking of you and your sis. Sending prayers. Limbo sucks, is right!

Rava, that sounds like the perfect day to get your mind off the stuff you can't change. Hope it helps!

Has anyone seen Mul? Hi, Dill. Hi, Slo.

Only one thing on my docket today. A 75 minute massage. It was a mother's day gift from my son 2 and his wife. It will be heaven! I'll take another day of freedom to go along with

[abcowboy]

I didn't realize you had the ocean so close at both your residences Rava, enjoy your time at the beach!

That seems like a long wait for your sister Jude, a good way to increase worry and ramp up any anxiety she is having.

It would be so cool to meet up with everyone Ginger, and in the mountains would make it extra special. Maybe I should get my passport renewed lol.

Waves to the rest of the gang, have a good one y'all!

[abcowboy]

5:16am in Alberta, 24 more please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have signed in for 24 hours of wellness:
Jude58 Rava dill Ginger999 Slo

Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!

[Jude58]

Slo and Rava, my sister lives in Wyoming but we just vacationed together in Florida where she has a timeshare. She's going to see a new oncologist at the end of the month, so until then we don't have much information.

Rava, what your stepmother is doing to your Dad is elder abuse. I can't believe that he is only getting Tylenol instead of morphine. That's just insane! Wish that I could be with you on the beach today!

Would love to go hiking with you all. Wouldn't that be a blast!

Cowboy, yes, I will be going out to help my sister when she needs me. We won't know much until she sees the doctor at the end of the month. Sucks being in limbo... Hope that you are adjusting well to your new choppers.

I'm in for another twenty four hours...

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Thanks for all the words of support about my father. I have had no contact since Sunday. It is helping some not knowing what extremes are being made to keep him alive at all costs. It’s definitely maddening. My children are witnessing this and learning from it as well. You can’t make this stuff up. Anyway, Cowboy so glad your new teeth are in. I am sure your mouth is probably sore still but at least that nice chicken dinner helped. Ginger, yes I would love to come on the hike. Count me in. A nice hike in the mountains to clear all my evil thoughts! LOL. Jude, is this your sister in Florida that you just vacationed with? Dill, hows the reunion planning going? Mr R and I are having a day at the beach today. I have started a good book and will sit in my chair most of the day reading, smelling the ocean and listening to the seagulls. Hope everyone has a good and sober day….. 24 more please and thank you

[Slo]

It is just so maddening that stepsisters are given more rights to care for your father than his own daughter, Rava! This is the downside of HIPPA laws.
Just disengage and protect your quit, as you and Ginger say. It’s all you can do. You did your best to advocate for him, and now just let it go. Easier to say than do though.

Pretty good news on the partials, Cowboy.

Jude, is it your sister in Florida with the cancer recurrence, or the other one? One super scary thing about cancer is that it always seems to come back.

I am having lunch with a neighbor today.

[Ginger999]

Jude, I'm so sorry about your sister's reoccurance of cancer. I'll send prayers.

Rava, your dad's story makes my head want to explode! I'd definitely call that elder abuse. I hope you're able to disengage and protect your quit. Don't let that old bag take that from you. Praying for your dad's peaceful passing.

Dill, come on out and we'll drive up to Mt Rainier and have a picnic at the base of the mountain! Heck, why don't you all come!? Seriously, wouldn't that be something?

Hey, ABC and Slo!

I'll take another

[abcowboy]

That's terrible news about your sister Jude, have they come up with any treatment schedule for her? Will you be going back down to be with her for a while?

It's hard to let go of a situation like that Rava, he is your father after all. You know what's best for you and maybe Protective Services can get some changes made.

Glad the new orthotics are helping with the pain Slo, one step at a time and hopefully you'll get back to almost as good as new again.

I'm not too skinny Ginger lol, but I did drop a few pounds during seeding and then no teeth for a week. I've never had to worry about my weight, I always stay around the same weight plus or minus a few pounds depending on the time of year.

Any more news on the reunion dill, how long is it for?

The dentist visit went well, he took out all the stitches and then put the new partial plates in. The top one fit like a glove but the bottom one needed a few minor adjustments. He said it would probably need a bit more adjusting once my gums were fully healed and all the swelling is gone. I'm still supposed to watch what I eat for a week or so till my mouth is healed, but it was good to have a smoked chicken breast, baked mini potatoes, and cucumbers for supper!