~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Today I am going to visit my dad. I have been instructed that I must keep it light and given a list of acceptable conversation topics from his wife. She will not let anyone talk to him without her in his presence. That is so weird. Since I have already had the opportunity to say goodbye when she was not monitoring me, I will keep it light and talk about nothing but the weather. Sad that everyone must ignore the elephant in the room but that is the way it is. I actually did not think I would be seeing him again. He is basically sleeping all the time now. So this will definitely be my last encounter with him. I don’t think I will continue any type of relationship with his wife or her children who have taken over his care and iced his kids out. Life sure is full of drama! Ginger, I am sure you will like your new neighbors. I am sorry about the health of your previous neighbors due to the water. Dill hope your hospital gets the cyber attack straightened out. Slo, safe travels for the weekend with D3 and her family. Jude, we finally have some sunshine this morning. I hope you do too. Hi Cowboy and Mul. Wishing everyone a good Memorial Day weekend! Tomorrow I have a funeral all day for my friend/coworker that passed. My life seems pretty shitty right now, but this too will pass! 24 more please and thank you.

[dill]

Quick check in this morning for me. 24 more, please and thank you.

[abcowboy]

Have a safe trip Slo, and enjoy your visit with your daughter and family.

How is the hospital fairing through the ransom attack dill, will they end up paying? Those hackers will always try and find ways to line their pockets!

Most people take good water for granted Ginger, but people who rely on well water know how important it is. Hopefully the new neighbor's will be every bit as nice as the old ones.

Waves to Rava and Jude, and hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend!

We were able to get back into the field yesterday around lunch time, and from the looks of the weather forecast, we should have smooth sailing for the next week or so!

[abcowboy]

4:37am in Alberta, another 24 for me please, and thanks...

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

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

[Slo]

Oh, what a terrible thing your hospital is a victim of, Dill! Wow.

I can see that that really is the nature of farming, Cowboy: very weather-dependent, and so can’t really make other plans!

Rava, I knew you were widowed, but didn’t really realize either how young you were at the time. I am so glad that you met Mr. R!

I am very lonely living alone. Wish I could go back to my beautiful house and be married! But who am I kidding; I would still have the loneliness of a bad marriage.

Ginger, hopefully you too have a water filter system in your house!

Tomorrow I am getting out of here and heading on the long journey to D3 & her HB’s house for the weekend!

[dill]

Rava, I didn't know you were widowed, and so young! You were wise to try to get some control over your drinking. You know how we all agree that cancer sucks? Well so does loneliness! I admire your pluck, my friend!

Ginger, sorry you are losing some good neighbors. Even sorrier for them having those health issues!

I went to the hospital for my volunteer assignment this morning but had a different mission. Our hospital network has been the victim of a cyber attack with a ransom demand. Things have been shut down since Tuesday. I was just there to greet patients and explain the situation and answer what questions I could. I hope it get solved quickly!. There were enough people there to cover the effort so I came home early.

Another drizzly day here. We're going to meet up with the in-laws halfway for lunch. Great way to spend this kind of day!

Greetings Cowboy, Jude and Slo!

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

[Ginger999]

I'd forgotten how young you were when your first husband passed, Rava. Can't imagine.

Drizzly here as well but it's much needed so i won't complain!

Our new neighbors move in today. I loved the previous owners and will miss them terribly. Their health both failed due to PFAS contamination in our water. They drank it for years before it was discovered. So sad. They have a multi-stage filter system now so the new owners aren't concerned. Sure glad we aren't planning to ever sell. I'll let my kids sort it out after I'm gone!

Hi to all! I'll take another day

[abcowboy]

It looks as though you three ladies in the east are having the same weather as we are here, cool and rainy.

I didn't realize you were widowed at such a young age Rava, I'm sure that was more than tough on you and your kids.

I'm not getting restless Slo, it's the nature of farming, unpredictable weather lol. But it does make it hard to make plans for doing anything else.

It seemed to be drying up nicely by the time I went to bed last night, but woke up this morning to everything wet again. Not sure if it's raining the same amount over at the farm so I'll just wait and see what Corey thinks.

[abcowboy]

5:17am in Alberta, 24 more please, and thanks...

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

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

[Rava]

Good morning cafe. We had lots of rain yesterday, heavy rain and I don’t think the temperature even got to 60. So for this Florida girl, i turned the heat on a bit to get the dampness out. Met some friends last night for dinner which was nice. Yes Jude, I was widowed in my mid 40s. Luckily my kids were in college so they were able to spend many important years with their dad. It was definitely the worst time of my life. He went thru chemo twice and radiation and after about 3 years passed away from lung cancer at 49. I stopped drinking 1 year before he died because I was scared that I would drink myself to death from loneliness. Luckily a few years later I met Mr. R who has been wonderful and accepting of me calling him by my late husbands name sometimes still to this day even tho its been over 20 years. You just never know what life throws at you and how strong you really are when you are pushed into that experience. Hope everyone has a great and sober day. I do not plan on drinking today. 24 more please and thank you.

[Jude58]

Good morning! Wish that it would stop raining soon, but it looks like the damp cold temps aren't going anywhere soon. Hopefully it will stop before Memorial day. People seem a little grumpy lately due to the damp gray weather which has been hanging over us for too long. Uggh!

Rava, I didn't know that you had been widowed in the past. That must have been very difficult for you and I'm sorry that you had to go through that.

24 more for all of us please...

[dill]

You are definitely an artist, whether you think so or not, my dear Ginger! But I guess what matters most is the joy you find in your arts and crafts.

I am fortunate to have missed both divorce and widowhood, thankfully. My thoughts and best wishes go out to you Slo and to all who have gone through and/or are going through it.

It's another rainy day here as well, Cowboy. Not good hay making weather, unfortunately.

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

[Slo]

Mornings are a wash for me with this B6 toxicity illness & withdrawal. I am weak, sick, & dizzy all morning.

Dill, Lilly does have a great setup on the farm -what a perfect place for a dog to live! Plenty of space to run and sniff.

Yes, finally someone with real expertise can attend to my foot, if I need orthotics and a lift and a built-up sole. Already he has temporarily modified the orthotics that I have to be more comfortable.

Cowboy, I hope you’re not restless at home and can enjoy it.

Thank you for sharing your experiences with me as I adjust to family gatherings post-divorce. It’s hard.

An appointment was canceled due to rain, so I went up to D1’s house yesterday and spent the day with her and my three little grandchildren! Oh, I loved it. My body & mind feel terrible with all the nerve damage, and it’s a welcome distraction.

Still raining!

[Ginger999]

Thanks everyone but I sure don't think of myself as an artist. Just a person that loves to stay busy! I'll post the pup when she's done but don't laugh.

Crazy day! Three appts and a meeting. It feels like a work day. Yuk

Waves to all! I'll take another day of freedom

[abcowboy]

I knew you liked doing crafts Ginger, but a darn fine artist on top of it as well!

Hopefully this new foot doctor will be able to help much more Slo. Glad you're still seeking ways to improve!

Waves to the rest of the gang, still rained out so I get another day at home...