~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[dill]

Rava, that's great that you are two weeks away from that slip and are focusing on the positives. It really is amazing what a gift it is to be alcohol free, and we can give that gift to ourselves each and every day! You know, I don't think I have ever eaten crab. Closest I came is the "imitation crab". I like it well enough though that I bet I'd enjoy the real thing.

Ginger, that math on the crab in your area is "too much"! I wouldn't even consider it. I hope your surgery goes well tomorrow. Let us know how it goes.

Sorry your foot is giving you fits, Slo. I hope the orthotics can help.

Jude, the rain and mugginess continue here as well. I hope we get a break for the 4th of July!

Cowboy, I bet you could be busy every day if you wanted to. A good handyman is hard to come by, and I bet you are in demand!

Mul, enjoy your brother's visit. Will he be there long?

Waves to you Techie.

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

[Slo]

I think you’re right, Rava, that this is a bad time to sell now. Darn it.

Mul, nice that you are having time both your brother and your mother.

I sure enjoy summertime, when I can bike (since I can’t take walks) and get plenty of sunshine. And sit on the back patio!

I’m in a really bad phase of the vitamin B6 withdrawal, with tons of nerve pain, fatigue, anxiety through the roof, badly thinning hair with much scalp showing now, tight calf muscles, and super painful foot.

Turns out the podiatrist is out of network, and, “they [insurance] don’t cover that kind of treatment” anyways. They don’t cover an x-ray and a cortisone shot??
I pay $1000 a month for insurance, but it doesn’t cover anything!
Turns out the physical therapy is out of network too, so I won’t have that today.
I bought supportive shoes yesterday, and with help from the owner and recommendations from the pedorthist. I got the shoe to the pedorthist for modification of the sole.

I did enjoy the visit and the company of my daughter and her family so much! I cried when they left.

Good luck on the hand surgery today, Ginger!

[Jude58]

Ginger, hope that your hand surgery goes well today. Did the doc say how long the recovery time would be?

Rava, congrats on being two weeks free of the booze. Life is so much better without it!

Twenty four more please...

[dill]

My dot painting projects arrived last week, and I got started on the dragon fly (like yours, Ginger). I found it to be fun and easy to do. Of course, I had the magnifiers to reduce eye strain, and the backlight that you suggested, Rava, as well. I only did part of it because I wanted to introduce the activity to my granddaughter. I got her started and away she went! She enjoyed the activity too! So, thank you Ginger for that suggestion. It was a great activity for a rainy day, of which we have had more than our share lately!

Hope the surgery goes well, Ginger.

Slo, I wonder if you should be looking for a different insurance company! How frustrating.

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

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. We are traveling 2 hours to see some grands for the day then traveling back later this evening. Long day on the road but we like to be in our own beds at night. Ginger, good luck today . Hope all goes well with the surgery! Dill so glad your granddaughter liked the diamond painting. It’s so fun and easy to do. Thats why I like it as well. Slo, I would call my insurance company and see what docs and therapy are in network. They could probably sent you a list by mail or email. Then work from there. Insurance rules and regulations are horrible and frustrating. I hope you get it figured out. Cowboy, I agree with Dill that everyone needs a handyman. You are probably in demand. Thats what my late husband used to do and he always had work. People love it when you bid a job and actually show up on time and get it done. Hi to Jude, Mul and Techie. Hope everyone has a great day. 24 more please and thank you.

[abcowboy]

5:24am in Alberta, I'll have another 24 please, and thanks...

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

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

[abcowboy]

I don't really understand the US health care insurance system Slo so I can't really comment. Health insurance is free in Alberta, although not everything is covered so you do have to pay out of pocket for a few things.

Have a safe trip there and back Rava, enjoy the time with the family today. There aren't a lot of handymen left around, but the ones there are sure keep busy.

I could probably work every day if I wanted dill, but I only take jobs that I enjoy doing, and only for existing customers, family, and friends.

Speaking of that, I'm headed out to the farm boss's place today. His wife bought an outdoor sauna and it needs to be assembled and then wiring ran to it and connected. Once we get it set up I can get a list of material to do the wiring.

Have a great day y'all!

[Slo]

My son-in-law, D1’s husband, bought a sauna kit too! He got it from Canada -right before the tariff nonsense started, so before a price increase. He got it all assembled already, right next to their pool!

The U.S. healthcare system is a mess, and a rip-off.

My air conditioner died yesterday. I have someone coming out today to look at it. I’m sure it is gone through. This condo is a money pit.

That’s so cool that you could share a craft with your granddaughter that she liked, Dill.
Sounds like a nice day, Rava!
I am enjoying my back patio too, in July.
Thinking of Ginger today.

[Ginger999]

I had to get little sis to the hospital early yesterday for her stent placement so I forgot to check in! It all went well but we were there from 8a until 5p. Now I turn around and go back today. Lol

Waves to all! I'll take another day

[Mulburry]

Mul, enjoy your brother's visit. Are you two close? Is he your only sibling? I'm jealous of your hiking!

Yes and yes. We haven't gotten that much hiking in unfortunately, between the hot weather and me not always feeling well. Hopefully we can get a couple in on this cooler stretch of days coming up though. Good luck with the surgery, hopefully you'll be hiking again before long!

Belated Happy Canada Day to all of those who partake!

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Long day yesterday and the beach traffic was horrible so it took quite a while to drive home. But we will turn around and do it again in about 2 weeks but will probably sleep over. Ginger, how did your surgery go? Slo, I am so sorry about the AC going up. That is a real pain and costly. Hope everyone has a good and sober Thursday. This week is flying by. 24 more please and thank you.

[Jude58]

Dill, where did you get the Dragon fly dot painting kit from? I wouldn't mind giving it a try. I really need something to help me relax.

Waves to all!

Twenty four more for all of us please...

[abcowboy]

5:14am in Alberta, 24 more please, and thanks...

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

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

[abcowboy]

This is quite the sauna lol. They had an option for extra money for them to assemble it but it was quite expensive so Corey thought we could do it. Might have been better to get them to do it lol. We did manage to get the outside all done so there's just the inside to finish up today.

Hope everyone has a great day!

[Ginger999]

I survived and all went well! Typing with left hand will be keeping posts short for awhile but I'm here and sober. I'll take another day