~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[Slo]

I had never heard of finger joint reconstruction until on here, but my mother is now wearing some type of a thumb splint because her thumb keeps going out of joint!

The 3 miles didn’t sound right, Dill, as it seems only the BIL & SIL on your husband’s side live somewhat close to you; although not within 3 miles. Plus, if most everyone lived that close, then you wouldn’t need to have a reunion!

What a fun & involved grandma you were/are, Ginger!
And Rava, the grands are going to love the day at the beach with you two!

Cowboy, do you head back to Adam’s this weekend?

D3 owns a cookie cutter house, and she had to impress upon her husband that he could only get a “truck-lette” and not a full-sized truck, so that it would fit into the garage.
D1 did not like when her HB got a truck, because it was such a gas guzzler, and he had such a long commute.
D2’s HB proudly drives a big truck (a 250), but he needs it for work.

D4 is with me today!

Welcome back, Techie.

[Jude58]

Ginger, your friend is really going to like the picture that you drew for her. You are so talented!

Rava, I'm a little jealous that you can go to the beach anytime you want. My sisters and I had to cancel our annual trip to the beach this summer. It was all set and we were ready to go next month, but cancer got in the way. Instead of laying on the beach, my older sister will likely be going through chemo. Really, really sucks.

Who wants to join me for another twenty four hours?

[abcowboy]

5:16am in Alberta, I'll have 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!

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Jude, I am sorry about your summer beach plans. Cancer sucks and gets in the way of everything. I hate cancer!!! Ginger, your talent is amazing! Really really good drawing. I hope you are able to continue with it. I would be so proud of myself if I produced something that nice! Techie, we are all excited to hear what you have been up to. Hi to Slo, Dill and Cowboy. Our beach plans ended with storms and lightening. We all ended up evacuating the beach full of sand and soaking wet. It was funny in a way. We all had to hose off outside before coming in the tiny home. What a mess. Hope everyone has a great and sober day! 24 more please and thank you.

[abcowboy]

The drawing looks great Ginger, I don't know how you find the time to do all the things you do. Hopefully the crafting went good with the granddaughter and I'll bet you enjoyed having Ben around. Never heard of that kind of surgery either but it does sound like some rehab will be in the works for after.

300 miles sounds a bit better dill, that's a bit far to get together on a regular basis.

Hope you had a good day with D4 Slo, has she been looking for work or does she already have a job lined up? Not heading for the cabin this weekend, all 4 of the kids are coming over tomorrow for Father's Day!

I'll bet you had a blast at the beach with to g-kids Rava, nice to be able to do that with them. We cross posted so I edited to say too bad your beach day was interrupted by the weather, but sounds like it was enjoyable anyway.

That sucks about not being able to get away this summer with your sisters Jude, but her having cancer is even worse. Maybe you'll get to see them all at some point this summer even if it's not all at the same time.

The rain has stopped for now but expecting a bit more today and tonight, 1 1/2" so far but came down nice and gentle so it was a good soaking rain, not a downpour. As I mentioned, all the kids will be here tomorrow for Father's Day. We haven't all been together for a few years so it's going to be nice to see them all again.

[Ginger999]

ABC, that's fantastic that you'll have all the kids for a visit. It will be an awesome Father's day for you.

Jude, I'm so sorry about your sister's health crisis and her having to go through this. Cancer SUCKS. I pray the treatment is effective and she's ready for a beach trip next summer!

Rava, sorry the beach day was a wash, literally! Next time

Dill, I take for granted having my family so close. I need to work on that and be more grateful. I see a lot of catching up for you!

Slo, enjoy your visit with D4. Any fun plans? How long will she stay?

Fires are starting to kick up around here. So far they've been extinguished quickly. Fingers crossed, we need rain.

My little sister turns 65 tomorrow so we are lunching today. I made her a hanging planter out of an old Tiffany lamp shade. I love it. I hope she does. I'll take another day of freedom!

[dill]

Quick check in here. Yes Jude, I will join you for another 24!
Cowboy, how great that all your kids will be there tomorrow!!
Hi Rava, Ginger, Slo.

[Slo]

I had a very nice day with D4! Yesterday we sat in the sun together, then went out for ice cream and a little shopping. My foot held up adequately thankfully so she could shop in a few little stores, but then it was done; so we watched the rest of a fun series together and then a movie. It is so comforting to have her here!
She leaves on Monday for Europe for 5 weeks, and then she starts her new job at the beginning of August.

Oh, I’m so glad that you have all of your kids coming over this weekend, Cowboy, and you will all be together!

What a clever gift you have made for your sister, Ginger! The dog’s face turned out well in the pet portrait too.

I was wondering if your upcoming vacation with your sisters was going to be upended by the cancer diagnosis, Jude. Shoot.

Too bad beach day #2 wasn’t as idyllic, Rava!

How did the bread turn out, Dill?

hope I can keep going today on little sleep -grad party for nephews, and then babysitting Huxley.

[Jude58]

Good morning cafe! Looking forward to another 24...

[dill]

Does Canada have a Father's Day, Cowboy? Happy Father's Day to you. Enjoy you day with your kids!

Slo, the bread turned out great! Thanks for asking. My gdaughter was over for lunch and really enjoyed it, too.

Ginger, I wish I had a 10th of your talent! I tried a paint by number yesterday and found it extremely challenging.

Rava, funny image of your day at the beach...

Jude, I'm with you, looking forward to another day.

Carpe diem!

[abcowboy]

5:14am 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:
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Today is going to be a darn good day not to drink!

[abcowboy]

I've got breakfast ready for y'all...

[abcowboy]

Yep, it's Father's Day in Canada as well dill. The kids are all supposed to start showing up sometime after lunch. Everyone is here for supper and Brandie (Vancouver) and Ashley (Calgary) will be spending the night with us.

Have a peaceful easy Sunday everyone!

[Slo]

Happy Father’s Day, Cowboy!! I know you will enjoy your special day.

OMG, my alcoholic brother is pure yellow now …his skin is all yellow, the whites of his eyes are all yellow, and he has lost significant weight. It’s just ghastly, and such a shock as when I was out there visiting and playing cards with him & his sons in April, he didn’t look like this!

I thought my 50 y/o brother would make it into his early 60s, but now it’s looking like he won’t make it through his early 50s. Well, his illness explains why he hasn’t been attending his daughter’s soccer games or his sons’ graduation.
I feel bad for his three kids, as they lost their mother to breast cancer when they were kids, and now they are losing their dad too, and they won’t have any parents.

My foot is in just terrible pain. I will have to ditch these orthotics, for starters.

My former sister-in-law is coming today to visit for three days and “laugh” together and recapture old times. She was my drinking buddy…I don’t think it will be the same, and I’m too hobbled to be able to do anything.

But, I will stay the course.

[Ginger999]

Sounds perfect, ABC! Happy Father's Day. Thanks for breakfast!

We are going to our oldest son's place this afternoon for dinner. My great grands will be there so I'm hoping it's warm enough for some pool time!

I'm doing my first diamond art piece. It's very relaxing. It was a gift. I'm not sure, on my own, I'd ever tried it.

Hi Slo, Jude, Rava and Dill. Let's all have a great AF day. I'll definitely take another.