~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[dill]

Rava, I am so sorry for all that you are dealing with at the moment. I'm sure it was a comfort to your dad to know that you were there with him. Even if he was sleeping, he still may have been aware but just too weak to show it. Your stepmother is wrong to be so controlling of him and his time with you and your siblings.

Ginger so sorry for what you went through watching your mom's life after your dad passed. That must have been excruciating. I would have walked away after she passed and never looked back either, if I were in your shoes.

Cowboy, the VP of the hospital group gave a press conference yesterday and said they were making slow progress at building the IT infrastructure back, but they were moving forward with some successes. The hospitals, emergency rooms and doctors' offices have remained open but are having to do everything the old-fashioned way with paper records. He said that these attacks usually take 10-20 days to recover from, and they are hoping to be able to be restored at the 10 mark. That would be around Friday of this coming week I should think, fingers crossed.

Jude, what the heck! So frustrating that you lose parts of your posts!

I spent yesterday driving my friend up to Columbus or an appointment with her Radiologist. She was finally released from follow up care yesterday! So glad that is over. She still has blood cancer to deal with though so the trips to Columbus will continue. One of the ladies that drives here had to quit because the highway driving was making her too anxious. I can relate to that. Not getting any younger. I don't know how much longer I can do it myself.

Slo, you probably have said before, but I was wondering, when did you get divorced? And was there any separation in the run up to it? My gf was widowed 14 years ago and I remember how very difficult it was for her. Loneliness sucks.

For today, I will just focus on enjoying another 24 hours of freedom.

[Ginger999]

Slo, I can't recall, do you have a pet? I'm such an animal lover, if something were to happen and I found myself alone, I'd have so many animals, I'd have to start a petting zoo! Of course, I'd be glued to the house but that would be fine. Lol Hubby keeps me grounded!

Rava, thinking of you today as you attend the funeral. I'm so sorry for what's going on with your dad. My heart goes out to you.

Dill, do they have any idea where this ransom attack originated? Ill say it again, mean people suck!

ABC, hoping you get back in the fields soon.

Jude, sorry about the lost post. Thats so odd that it only happens to you. Makes me think it must have something to do with your browser. But who knows.... it's technology!

Hoping for a quiet day. I'd love to do some quilting! Grateful for another day of freedom.

[dill]

Ginger, the origin of the attack was not reported in the press conference. One thing I was happy about was that no ransom was paid. The IT people seem to be able to fix it without making payment.

[Mulburry]

That's tough Rava, losing a friend and now a parent as well (in a messed up situation too, no less).

I had a drinking dream last night and I was terrified when I woke up. The feelings of guilt, shame and remorse were so real until I realized that it was only a dream. Not sure what triggered the dream but I'm so glad that it wasn't real. The best part of ditching the booze is no more GSR's.

It's still raining with a current temperature of 47

I still have drinking dreams fairly regularly, I dream a ton though, and lot's are very vivid so not really a surprise I guess. They don't really bother me much anymore, i just try to ignore them nowadays, or look at them as: "well, hey i can't drink my real life, so at least I can drink in my dream life", haha.

We're still getting fabulous weather here, was magnificent down my the ocean today with the warm sun and cool sea breeze! It is supposed to get hot next week though, not looking forward to that.

[Slo]

I’m glad that you have an excuse to avoid having to participate in that photo shoot, Rava. Yes, good point that your dad must have been comforted by your presence for one last time.

Cowboy, I was playing Sheepshead in the neighborhood. It’s a German game, and this metro area is quite German. But, reminds me of ex-HB a bit too much.
I have also learned Hand & Foot in the neighborhood, which is great fun! It is based on canasta. Someone in the neighborhood is going to teach me cribbage as well.

I have been divorced for 3 years, after a 35-year marriage. There was no separation beforehand. 3 years…time to get over it.

I am at my daughter’s & son-in-law’s house now! Enjoying 2 y/o Andy. He sure has learned a lot! They are good parents. He is daytime and nap time potty-trained now too.
Enjoying time with 9 month old Ayla -such a cuddly cutie! She is struggling some though; probably the top front tooth that’s starting to come through.

That’s good that the hospital can fix the bug without resorting to ransom, Dill. It really must interrupt service though.

Hope your rain shifts soon, Jude. That’s too many rainy days in a row.

I haven’t had a drinking dream in a long time, thankfully.

[Jude58]

24 more for all of us please...

[abcowboy]

4:41am in Alberta, 24 for me and everyone else who needs them please, and thanks...

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

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

[abcowboy]

I've got breakfast ready for y'all, enjoy!

[dill]

Good morning, everyone. Coffee's on!

As a young person I had a few years on my own before settling down with Mr. D During that time I lived on my own and was very happy and proud about being independent. I wonder sometimes if that experience helps prepare me for one day being on my own again. We shall see, I suppose. Just pondering the question of loneliness.

24 more for all of us here, please and thank you.

[dill]

Cross post, Cowboy. Thanks for another awesome breakfast!

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Thanks for a fabulous breakfast Cowboy. Saves me from cooking this morning. Funeral went well yesterday. Not as many people there as what I thought. I am curious if since covid, funerals are becoming more and more obsolete. I for one do not want one. Wonder what peoples thoughts are on this. My dad made it home and it was very apparent that he needs hospice. Probably not going to happen so my best guess is he will fall in his home and end up dying in the hospital. Only time will tell. God getting old sucks big time. It’s scary too. Another cold morning here but hopefully a warmer afternoon. Our kids are coming over for burgers tomorrow afternoon. So I will be going to the store this morning to buy food and make some pasta salad. Wishing everyone a great and sober day. 24 more please and thank you.

[Slo]

That looks like a particularly delicious breakfast, Cowboy!

I too wonder if funerals are becoming obsolete, due to COVID, and also due to people living less rooted in place in one community for an entire lifetime. Certainly, it is more acceptable thankfully to be able to just skip having a funeral.

Rava, it must be particularly painful as a nurse to not be able to advocate for the best care for your father. Hospice support sounds perfect for him. Yes, I find aging to be frightening as well. I hope to go out quickly rather than through protracted aging & illness.

I somehow need to embrace living alone. As I, and if I, can get healthier, then perhaps it would be less overwhelming anyways. Sometimes I think apartment living would be better for me, but that could bring its own issues. I wish one of my daughters…needed my financial contribution so that I could live communally with one of them & their family. But they all like the nuclear family model.

Sounds like you’re getting great weather in western Canada, Mul & Cowboy! It’s nice here too.

Sticking to an AF lifestyle for today & onwards!

[Ginger999]

Yummy breakfast, ABC! Just what I was hoping for this morning. Gorgeous morning for a trip to the farmers market so we shall!

Slo, I hope you find your stride! I assume the divorce was not your doing, which makes it just that much harder but you've got this. You're strong! Hell, if you can dump alcohol, you can do anything!

Rava, I'm so sorry. If they'd put your dad on hospice he could exit that shell of a body so quickly and painlessly. But you know that. Just so sad that he'll probably have to fall first and go through a surgery before he gets to transition. Makes absolutely no sense to me.

Ramping up for my sister trip to Seaview for five days. We leave on Thursday, back the following Wednesday. Can't wait to spend some quality time with them.

Hey Dill, Jude and Mul!

I'll take another day of freedom

[abcowboy]

4:40am in Alberta, another 24 please, and thanks...

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

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

[abcowboy]

I think we all feel lonely at times Slo, but it's not the same as living alone when it's not something you want to do.

It's a tough situation regarding your dad Rava, do you think he's getting the care he needs at home because being able to stay at home might make him happier?

If the weather holds and things do good, we should finish up seeding in about a week, hopefully this will be my last Monday post from the camper lol.