~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[abcowboy]

5:26am in Alberta, another 24 please, and thanks...

In the last 48 hours, these friends have signed in for 24 hours of wellness:
Jude58 dill Rava Ginger999 Slo

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

[abcowboy]

Thanks for getting the coffee on dill, and sure wish I wouldn't have missed that fabulous breakfast Rava, thanks for filling in as Cafe Chef for the day.

Hope they get their hay up soon dill, our haying season should start in 2 - 3 weeks but the hay crops won't be very good unless we get some rain, and soon.

I've tried using my kindle for internet purposes Jude, but found it slow and hard to type on. I love my 13" Acer Spin as I get the flexibility of a laptop but with the full on-screen qwerty keyboard.

I think what you've done with the family is best Rava, hopefully you'll find another way to stay on top of how your dad is doing.

Sounds like you've been really enjoying your time with your daughters and g-kids Slo, that should be keeping your loneliness at bay for the time being at least.

It is a 750 gallon cement holding tank Ginger, and it was there when they bought the lot along with the well and power. We didn't have to take a permit out for the holding tank, just for the cabin and sewer line to the tank. He's hoping they'll only need it pumped out once a year, but he's not too concerned as the guy who has the "honey wagon" business for the area only lives 3 cabins down from them.

It was a productive weekend, we got all the stacks and vents in the cabin and crawlspace finished so next up is to trench from the cabin to the holding tank and get the main sewer line installed. Then I can call the plumbing inspector to have it all inspected.

[Ginger999]

Thanks for explaining, ABC. That's a great idea for the sewer! I'm wondering if that's allowed in these parts. I'll have to check. There's so many beautiful pieces of land in the mountain and on the coast. I'd love to have a piece but the sewer permitting is becoming near impossible here in Washington. You've given me something to think about!

Slo, you sound like a different person when you're with your daughters. Especially D-1. Medicine for your soul. Here's hoping you can see them as much as possible!

Rava, I just don't see how you could have done anything other than what you did. Those people sound nuts and cruel from my perspective. Curious, if your dad ever expressed his dying wishes to you at any point?

Jude, I think I'd switch to the other option and lay the kindle aside just to test the theory. I post on my phone and that's it. Of course, I have to type with one finger, lol

Dill, I hope those farmers are able to get that hay bailed soon so it doesn't mold! Sorry about the drama. Hope it improves soon!

We are in the middle of a heat wave. It's supposed to get in the 100s then drop back to normal 70s. I can't recall this kind of heat this early, ever. Things are getting pretty crispy and that creates a horrible fire season.

Well, I fell on my gdaughter's stairs yesterday. My gg-daughter wants to be carried down (she'll be 2 on the 28th) but I said no, I'd just hold her hand and the next thing I know, I'm on my butt! She was fine but me? Not so much. I have a huge bruise on my arm where I apparently hit a stair and I dislocated a toe, which I was able to put back. Ouch It's a lovely purple this morning. But the worst part is my tailbone. I was just telling hubby yesterday I was starting to feel like myself and this happens. Ugh! Headed to chiropractor after I try to workout. I'm not sure that will be possible but thought I'd try, at least! Good grief

I'll take another day of freedom and less clumsiness

[Slo]

Oh no, Ginger! Tailbone pain is difficult; I’ve watched a couple people deal with that. Hopefully it subsides quickly.

Rava, they definitely deserve to be deleted. It’s terrible how you are being treated when it’s your father. I guess what can you do but let go of what you cannot control.

That’s exactly it; it is so comforting to be with a family and playing with and snuggling little grandkids. It distracts me from the pain & physical problems marvelously. I can capitalize on this at D1’s since she’s pregnant & exhausted, and so will welcome an extra pair of hands! Plus the grandkids need me at this age, and also I don’t want to miss these ages.

Wow, Cowboy; that’s a big project you’re doing.

I hate to hear that the west is primed for more forest fires.

I get my new orthotics tomorrow! Fingers crossed that they will work well.

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Ginger, am so sorry you took a fall. Tailbone pain is awful. I wish I was closer as I have 3 tailbone pain special cushions. I had tailbone pain for about 2 years and had to use these cushions when sitting or driving. I am hoping you recover quickly. Putting back your toe gave me the willies! Dill, I have a keyboard that attaches to my ipad. I type on it just like a computer. So easy! Slo, hope your new orthotics help you out and keep you walking! Welcome back Cowboy. Hi to Jude! My father expressed to me that he wants no funeral, no obituary, etc. So we will see how that turns out. It has been very freeing to let it all go. I heard thru my stepsister that he was going to refuse me as a visitor because I am upsetting his wife. Little did he know that I was not planning on visiting anyway. Families can be so screwed up! UGH. 24 more please and thank you.

[Jude58]

Hello cafe!

Ginger, I once had a horse fall on me and I broke my tailbone, so I can sympathize with you. Really painful! Hope that you heal quickly.

Cowboy, sounds like you and Adam are making good progress on the cabin. Can't wait to see pics when everything's done.

Rava, I think that are wise to cut all contact with the step family. They are only causing you more stress in an already difficult situation. Can you contact the doctors to get info on your Dad as you are his daughter and have a right to know what's going on.

We had one and a half inches of rain overnight and it's still raining. The poor farmers are never going to get their hay in!

Looking forward to another day of sanity.

[abcowboy]

5:21am in Alberta, 24 more for me 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!

[abcowboy]

Send some of that rain our way Jude, not just for the farmers but for the firefighters battling all the wildfires across the country.

Sounds like you'll get lots of visiting time in with one daughter and her kids Slo. Hopefully your new orthotics help with pain relief.

Make sure you send some of your rain up here as well dill, hopefully the hay that is cut will dry out in time before it spoils.

Sounds like your step-mom has your dad brainwashed Rava, at least you got to see him at least once before he's gone. And you never know, he may reach out when his time is near.

Geez Ginger, sounds like hubby will have to strap you to a chair to keep you healthy lol. I'll bet you'll be sore for a few days but good to hear that the gg-daughter is okay.

I'm off to the dentist this morning to get these stitches out and my new teeth put in. Never mind being able to eat again, it'll be nice to smile again without scaring people lol.

[dill]

I hope all goes well at the dentist today, Cowboy. I'm confident it will and you will emerge with a brilliant smile!

Ginger, I am so sorry you fell and hurt yourself! I hope you take it real easy for a while as you heal.

Slo, fingers crossed that the orthotics help.

Rava, I have a tablet and a bluetooth keyboard that I post from, so all is well here.

Jude, your posts seem to be coming across now that you switched to the Ipad. I'm so glad!

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

[Ginger999]

Good luck, ABC! I hope all goes well. Are you getting skinny?

I feel pretty good this morning. Chiro adjustment helped. Jude, broken tailbone?! Did they have to wire it back together? Good grief that sounds terrible!

It's 6:41a and already 75f degrees outside! I have a commitment today but if I didn't, I'd head for the mountains!

Got to get going! Thankful for you all! I'll take another day of freedom!

[Slo]

The new orthotics are already an improvement to my foot pain! Oh, there’s plenty more wrong -plantar fasciitis; loose, crackly bones that aren’t holding together, and neuropathy in the foot: but we’re moving in the right direction!

I moved some appointments so that I can help D1 for a couple days next week when she goes in for her first OB appointment.
D2 attended the first ultrasound with her surrogate, and baby looks well!

I don’t think Rava can talk to her father’s doctor thanks to the privacy laws that are in effect these days. I agree that it does sound like the stepmom has brainwashed him.

The full moon is tonight, and then my energy should be on the upswing. Maybe once I can correct the calcium deficiency and the vitamin B6 toxicity, then perhaps I won’t react so strongly to the moon cycles. At least I know what is wrong now.

I hope the weather will allow for the hay crops to be saved and harvested in your various areas.

Good luck, Cowboy!

[Jude58]

Dill, I don't have an Ipad, just my kindle. I think part of my disappearing posts happen when I use certain symbols and numbers. I'll have to keep experimenting and see what works and what doesn't.

My sister that had breast cancer just found out that the cancer has come back, and is now in one of her lungs. After she had a mastectomy the doctors told her that she didn't need chemo or radiation, and that she was cancer free. I'm praying that she can beat this but only time will tell.

Cowboy, hope that the dentist appointment went well yesterday and that you can smile again!

Waves to everyone!

Twenty-four more please...

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Jude, I am so sorry about your sisters return of cancer. F Cancer!!! Horrible disease. I will say some prayers for her health. You asked if I can call my father’s doctor, the answer is no. Like Slo said, due to HIPPA laws I am allowed no contact with his medical team. I had a good relationship with my father so this very had to understand. Only my stepmother can talk to them. The hospital does have a special code for family to be able to talk to the medical team, but guess what only my stepsisters have the code. His biological children can not have the code. Talk about pissing me off. It’s something that is maddening!!! I can not change it so i gave up after 2 really hard attempts to consider hospice. I do believe he has been brainwashed but it is not my problem. The end is very near. She said using hospice is like putting him down like a dog. UM OK? You just cant reason with crazy. She is refusing to let him have morphine and has them giving him Tylenol. To me this is elder abuse. I blame the hospital for promoting and feeding into this delusional thinking. Protective services has been called by another family member. So far nothing has been done. I guess you can feel my frustration and total helplessness in this situation….Blocking them from my phone is all I can do at this point. Cowboy, I am excited for your new choppers. I hope you love them!!! Ginger, hope that knee keep on holding up for you. Today is the first day in a long time with some sun. Might head to pool for a bit with my kindle. I need to really protect my sobriety during these stressful times. 24 more please and thank you.

[dill]

Jude, I am so sorry to hear the news of your sister's cancer. I too will say prayers for her.

Rava, that situation with your dad is so insane! I can't believe the medical staff at the hospital is letting that woman dictate treatment of your dad's pain. Unbelievable.

Can't wait to hear about your new teeth, Cowboy!

Ginger, take me with you to the mountains, please!

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

[abcowboy]

5:26am in Alberta, I'll have another 24 please, and thanks...

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

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