~cattleman cafe~ & another 24...

[abcowboy]

Thanks for the smiley pic Rava! I've never really minded events with lots of people but now I can only take them for so long, it just gets too noisy for me. You'll do great!

Oh don't worry Ginger, ice cream will always be a part of my diet lol.

How far of a drive is it between you two Jude and dill? Maybe pick someplace halfway and meet each other? I know if I lived down there I'd probably drive around and meet all of you!

Still waiting to get back into the field. Corey figured it would be today at the very earliest, maybe he'll take one combine out today and run a test.

[dill]

Jude, I'm in the same boat as you with the monitoring. I'm just relived no one suggested surgery to me! Perhaps one day they will, but I'll cross that road when I come to it.

Cowboy, I'm not sure at all how far it is to meet Jude halfway. But the apple growing region of New York state is probably around 600 miles from here. So half of that would mean a 300 mile drive. That's quite a commitment, but it would be great to meet Jude. Bucket list, perhaps... Hey! I'm so glad the teeth are a better fit for you!

Rava, I haven't been out to a club to listen to music in YEARS! The main reason for me is the sound level is usually too much. But now that you mention it, I bet I couldn't go to such a venue (if the sound was down) without ordering a drink. Then the struggle begins and enjoyment of the music falls to the wayside. Not worth it. Loved the smiley!

Ginger, It's been a very long time since I drank out at a social event and even longer since I drank for fun. I don't even think I would drink to cope with anxiety at social events. At this point I'm more anxious at public/social events if I am drinking. I guess it's because I know I would be drinking too much and putting all my energy into trying to do it without getting noticed or looking acting/drunk. Not worth it.

Gorgeous day here. I'm usually volunteering on Thursday, but another volunteer asked me to trade days with her, so I'll be going tomorrow instead. I know this change in my schedule is going to mess me up for a few days. I'll feel like tomorrow is Thursday, Saturday will be Friday, etc....I guess I am more and more a creature of habit as I age.

Not today.

[Ginger999]

Early hand appt today. Hopefully, my last. Hope we all have a great AF day. Not today

[Jude58]

Ginger, hope that you had good news at your Dr.'s appointment yesterday and that your hand is doing well.

Dill, I think that you are probably about 6 hours away from me depending on where you are in Ohio. I'm definitely going to put it on my bucket list because you never know.

Rava, you will do fine at the wedding tomorrow. Just keep saying no to that first drink and you'll be waking up on top of the world the next day.

Waves to cowboy and Mul!

[abcowboy]

5:13am in Alberta, another 24 for me please, and thanks...

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[abcowboy]

Hope the appointment went well yesterday Ginger and you can resume normal activities with your hand. I'm sure it'll take a while to get back to 100% but it'll get there. Now to just get that knee fixed/replaced...

It looks like you got off to your volunteer job this morning dill without forgetting lol. Lots of times I have to think about what day of the week it is especially when I'm farming haha.

Nothing from Corey yet and I'm starting to get restless lol. But Bubba is really enjoying having me home, I get her coffee in the morning, make breakfast, make supper, take out the garbage, etc, etc. But I must admit it's been nice being at home.

Waves to the rest of the gang!

[Rava]

Good Morning Cafe. We get our sliding glass door replaced today. So no more listening to broken glass falling down the door. There is a huge piece of adhesive holding the outside glass panel but the heat makes the glass still fall from the adhesive. Ginger, I hope the hand appt goes well today. Dill, i hear you about drinking too much and trying to act like you are not drunk. So pitiful. That is me to a tee!! Not tomorrow tho, I am determined to get thru this sober. I don’t feel weak about it. I am not going to drink Period. I am going to focus on waking up and feeling great! Thanks for all your support! 24 more please and thank you.

[Ginger999]

Hand appt went well. It's ahead of schedule and I don't have to go to PT anymore. I'm still supposed to wear my brace when I use power tools or do much else with my hand until Oct. I can golf again in Nov. I'm happy all around! Now on to the knee.

It's a trip to Costco after exercise. Hubby loves a Costco trip. Me, not so much. Too peopley but I go for him. Lol

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

[dill]

I did manage over-sleep and get up so late I was having to hurry to get there. It's officially dark in the mornings now during my drive. Not even getting light when I pull into the parking lot.. And a got comments from many staff people that I was throwing them off by being there today. It seems to throw everyone for a loop when you switch your volunteer day!

Ginger, that's great news about your hand. You've really done a good job looking after it and you're reaping the rewards.

Cowboy, it is nice having that free time at home and with Bubba, I'm sure. Corry better get you back to work before you wander off for good!

Rava, I think you are going to do just great at the wedding this weekend!

Jude, Bucket list it is! You never know...

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

[Jude58]

Cowboy, it sounds as though Bubba is keeping you just as busy around the house as you are when you're out harvesting!

Rava, good luck at the wedding today, I'm sure that you'll do great! Just keep saying no to that first drink and think about how great you will feel the next day. It can be amusing watching people get stupid drunk and make idiots of themselves. It's a good reminder of how we used to be and good motivation to stay sober.

Ginger, yay, no more PT! Orthopedic surgery is never fun and it's often a long road to recovery, but it's definitely worth it!

Dill, what time in the morning do you have to be at your volunteer job? It must be pretty early if it's still dark when you get there! Yikes!

Yesterday we canned 20 pints of apple sauce and I can't wait have some with our pork chops tonight. Yum!

24 more for all of us please...

[Rava]

Good morning Cafe. Ginger, Yay to the end of PT. It makes sense to wear a brace for harder stuff. So glad you are done now. Off to the knee. Jude, yum applesauce and pork chops sounds heavenly. I like sauerkraut with mine too. Well we are off for the 3 hour drive to the wedding. We are spending the night in the hotel. I am taking some snacks and Diet Coke for after the wedding. I am confident that I will NOT even start with “just one”. I know how that ends. Wishing everyone a great and sober Saturday. I will be reporting back in the morning. Hi to everyone!

[abcowboy]

5:18am in Alberta, I'll have 24 more please, and thanks...

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[abcowboy]

Bubba makes applesauce from the apples off our 2 trees as well Jude. She also makes apple crisp, which I do love with some ice cream! And yes, she does keep me busy when I'm home lol.

That's great news about your hand Ginger, and I'll bet you can wait to swing a golf club again. We usually do 2 major Costco trips a year and like Mr G, I don't mind going to Costco but it does get peopley.

Hope the glass replacement went well Rava, have a safe trip to the wedding.

I'll bet the staff at the hospital were asking the volunteer yesterday what happened to you dill, probably worried that you were sick or quit lol. It's dark way earlier in the mornings and evenings here as well, and we'll slowly get less and less daylight hours as fall progresses into winter, yuck...

Corey called yesterday and said the canola itself was ready, but the stalks are still pretty green. We're going to start combining again Monday morning and will just have to go a bit slower so the green stalks will go through the combine without plugging things up.

[Ginger999]

ABC, yay! You get the whole weekend with Bubba.

Rava, safe travels. Enjoy the wedding sans alcohol. We know you will!

Hi Dill, Jude and Mul! Slo, hope you're OK. Chevk in, please.

I'll take another

[dill]

Yum! I love applesauce and pork chops too! Home made is the best. Jude, I start at 7:00 am and do a 4 hour shift.

Safe travel to you and Mr. R., Rava. Have fun, too!

Cowboy enjoy your weekend off! Maybe you and Bubba can find a dance to go to.

Ginger, I wonder if Slo is even coming on the site at all. I sure wish she would stop in.

Today is National Pepperoni Pizza Day. I heard that on the news this morning. We're going to celebrate later with a pepperoni pizza.

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