~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[abcowboy]

That's great news techie, I think we all need to live a healthy lifestyle especially as we get older.

Things probably worked out the best for you Slo, no sense adding financial worries at this point in your life.

It seems like everyone carries water bottles with them nowadays Rava, my kids included. They don't mind drinking tap water even though we have one of those pure water coolers here.

Bubba is the only one here who won't drink tap water dill. If we're going someplace, she carries enough water with her to last till we get home. Your Aunt sure knew what she was talking about.

You know what to do Jude, glad you came right back.

I get tired just thinking about everything you do Ginger lol, don't know how you manage to do it all.

[Ginger999]

Techie, that's great news about the treatment. Years ago, a scientist friend of mine said, we could cure cancer if we wanted to but..... it's more lucrative to keep it around than to cure it. That's always stuck in my mind.

Jude, I did the same when we had to put Ginger down. She was 14 too. After we got home, I said "f" it and drank a bottle of wine. Like you, it was only a momentary relief, if that and a hangover the next day. I totally get it. I also get not wanting another pup. Whenever I get puppy fever, I just go love on someone else's. I do a lot of pup sitting when we are in AZ!

We don't drink our water due to PFAS contamination. We still bath in it though. The army was set to put in a whole house water filter but the new administration pulled the funding so for now, we use it. On our road alone, we've had two cases of kidney cancer, one early onset alzhimers and one Parkinsons case, that we know of. All these people lived within a 1/4 mile of us. One passed, one is still living, two moved away. Anyway... no drinking from the hose around here!

Hi Dill, hi Slo, hi Mul! Let's all have a grateful, AF day!

[Slo]

I have to drink 3-4L of water (with added sodium & potassium) in order to promote healing from this vitamin B6 toxicity!

I am still very torn about not taking my dream condo and being stuck here. But, it would be a shocking waste of money, as I wait for this one to sell at a loss. Perhaps best to protect my nest egg for the future rather than hemorrhaging it. Too bad those people wrote a contract to buy this one at a decent price backed out! If they had purchased, it all would have worked out perfectly.

Those are two of my top reasons for not wanting another pet too, Jude.
I am sorry that you drank. It is hard to deal with unremitting emotional pain with no way out. I was worried that you might since you were backing away from sharing on here.

Techie, thrilled that your cancer markers are down again. I await the next chapter of your story.

Wishing us all an easy AF day!

[Jude58]

Slo, you know what they say: when one door closes, another one opens. Is your condo still on the market? Hopefully things will work out in the future. Everything happens for a reason.

Yesterday, I was very depressed and feeling quite sorry for myself when I got the news that my sister's cancer has NOT returned. A previous CT scan showed an area in her lungs that was suspicious, but she got a second opinion from another oncologist who said that the cancer had not returned. She has to get another CT scan in 3 months. So very grateful.

Here's to another sober day for all of us...

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Jude, Yesterday when I posted I guess I only read the first paragraph about you not wanting to commit to another dog. I didnt even see the part that you blew it like I did 2 weeks ago. I am right there with you with that awful horrible sick feeling over our stupid actions. If you want a little pick up book I just read it in one day off amazon called The Dirty Truth on Social Drinking by Hadley Sorensen. It was an easy read and she made so many good points. It helped me move thru my misery…. So glad you came right back and did not hide your mistake. We are all here for support and there is no judgement which is the best part! Hope everyone has a good day today. It’s been so stinking hot this week. 24 more please and thank you.

[abcowboy]

4:49am in Alberta, 24 more please, and thanks...

In the last 24 hours, these friends have joined in for 24 hours of wellness:
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Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!

[abcowboy]

That's great news about your sister Jude, I'll bet she's more than happy about getting a second opinion.

Not much going on with me, Adam and I are closely watching the weather forecast to see if we'll be able to finish up the plumbing rough-in this weekend.

[Ginger999]

Jude!!!!!! That is the best news EVER. Yay!

Off to an early appt. I'll take another day of freedom!

[Rava]

Addendum: Jude, So glad to hear your sister’s cancer has NOT returned. Time to celebrate without booze of course!

[dill]

Jude, that's wonderful! You were due for good news and I'm so glad your sister is OK after all.

Another good day at the hospital registration volunteer gig. Not much else going on today except for more heat and humidity. Maybe some pop up thunderstorms will be added to the mix.

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

[Slo]

I am sick to my stomach and practically hyperventilating that I let that sweet property go! I was between a rock & a hard place though, as there is no interest in this place even though it is still listed. So I would have two for awhile while I waited for this one to sell at quite a loss. Still, kinda wish I would have been brave (& foolhardy) and seized the opportunity! The one I wanted (and could’ve had!) goes live tomorrow, and showings start.

But, what I really want is to live with a person or people. If I bide my time…maybe someone will become widowed or something, or maybe world hardships will come along; and then maybe some friend or relative or loved one may want to join forces with me in housing! So, save for the slim possibility of a better opportunity for me down the road?
And I really should focus on recovering from the neuropathy & complications right now.
But what I hate about this condo is how much work it needs done. I don’t want to sink money into something I don’t even like.

What wonderful news, Jude! Too bad she (and you) were put through such a scare though.

Dill, does that mean that the hacked computer system is still down at the hospital?

D3 & her HB and little Andy and baby Ayla are coming tonight! They are staying with me until Monday! I am so excited!

[techie]

Hi folks. Wonderful news, Jude. I will continue my update tomorrow or Saturday. We were keynote speakers in a global conference today. There were a few technical snags but done and dusted. We are both simply exhausted. My teleprompter program failed. but we did well from memory. Mrs. Techie was by far the best. Blessings x.

[abcowboy]

4:48am in Alberta, another 24 for me please, and thanks...

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

[abcowboy]

Looking forward to more updates techie, you and your missus certainly keep very busy!

As long as it doesn't bankrupt you Slo, maybe just buy the new condo and have it ready in case you end up getting someone to live with you. Have a great time with the family this weekend.

Looks like another rainy weekend for both here and at the lake so no working on the cabin this weekend.

Waves to the rest of the gang!

[Jude58]

Good morning all. There is a 3 day garage sale going on near us that Mr. J and I are planning on going to if the rain holds off. We already have too much stuff so hopefully we won't bring too much home.

Slo, have you ever considered having a roommate? Of course it would have to be someone compatible with you. Many folks these days can't afford a home or an apartment due to the sky rocketing costs of both mortgages and rentals. Not only would this ease your loneliness but it would also help financially. Just a thought.. Enjoy the time with your family this weekend!

Like many places, it has been hot and humid for several days, but it's cooled down into the 60's for now and it feels wonderful. Unfortunately, the heat is coming back next week so the AC will be going back on.

Twenty four more please...