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[wagmor]

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NS - thank you for your work to help promote action on climate change. Not enough people care about this, and it's sad it has been politicized (like everything else it seems) to keep the people divided and to influence elections. I'll be curious to hear how the lobbying went!

Lav - Glad you're getting a more current pair of glasses and I'm sure the world will look much clearer now. On my end, today's care home visit went very well. My dad liked the place and he would like to "try it out for a few days" -- that means we're gonna do it! I just have to get ahold of his PCP and get her to complete a form of some sort, which hopefully won't take more than a couple of days. With any luck, we'll be able to move him this coming Fri or weekend. My wife and I have gotten nothing but positive vibes and impressions of the home, the caregivers/nurses who run it, and the other residents. Only one minor violation on file and that was from way back in 2018 and promptly corrected. No issues in any of the inspections since then, so pretty goo record. There are only going to be 3 residents total so lots of personalized/individualized attention. And just a quick 10-min drive from our house, compared to the hour it took me to get home in rainy traffic from his current home today. I really appreciate your input.


HOW do people drink and manage their lives at all??? I'm so overwhelmed with the amount of "adulting" I'm required to do on a daily basis right now I don't know how on earth I'd ever do even half of it if I were still drinking.

I'm so grateful I don't drink. And I'm so grateful my quit is strong. Thanks to all of you for being part of that journey for me and for sharing your journeys here as well. We're all in this together!

[Lavande]

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Greetings Nesters,

Sunny & coolish today, nice
Had an eye doc appt today & apparently my new glasses will be much stronger than the current pair. No wonder I haven?t been able to see much lately haha!!

Wags, keeping my fingers & toes crossed for you. Generally speaking if the place looks & SMELLS clean & the residents look happy then the home is likely OK. Don?t be afraid to ask about their latest Medicare inspection to see where they may have been deficient & see if those deficiencies were corrected. Can you tell i?ve had some long term care experience? Lol Good luck!! I?d be happy to see you on Facebook

NS, weather whiplash for sure. Tonight is heading down into the 30?s then jumping back up into the 80?s Thursday & Friday.

Hello to the rest of the nest & wishing everyone a safe night!

Lav

[NoSugar]

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I'll be thinking of you, Wags. I hope your dad feels comfortable at the new place and that you feel confident in the staff.

You gave Gucchi her best days, Ava. She was fortunate to have you.

You know how to set goals, Mr G! Enjoy the training and don't get hurt!!

Lav, the weather is on a rollercoaster! Yesterday was winter, today is spring, and summer comes back tomorrow. Then more chilly weather this weekend!!

Tomorrow I'm going to environmental lobby day in our state capital. Getting involved in climate action is one of the things I've decided to do with my new free time so I joined Third Act. I've never lobbied before so it will be interesting to see what is involved.

[wagmor]

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Ava - lots of extra cuddles for Bindi for sure :heartbeat: It's a heartbreaking decision but definitely one of the most compassionate things we can do as humans. Be gentle with yourself too. Glad you've got help at work now and I hope that all turns out to be fabulous.

Lav - I should connect with you and other nesters on FB. I think Byrdie is the only nest FB friend I've got so far. I don't use it much but it'd be good to have another way to stay in touch should this site ever crash or go offline for a period of time.

So hey - if anyone is down for being FB friends please DM me.


Taking my dad to see the new care home tomorrow. Please cross fingers, toes, feathers - whatever you've got that will send good luck and positive vibes to me and my family. I'm mostly just going in optimistic and trusting that if it's truly a good place for my dad to be then it will work out. If for some reason it doesn't, there's probably something I'm not aware of.

Happy Sober New Weeks everyone!

[Lavande]

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Good evening Nesters,

I have been busy all day, just organizing things. Gathering a bunch o stuff to donate too. I think the weather is turning back to cool, which is fine with me.

Wags, I do see narilly on FB from time to time, used to see Pav there but not lately. I’m sure they know we’re still here & they are free to pop in anytime. I do think about people who just drop off suddenly.
Now I’m wondering about Battle too. I hope you had a fabulous day off

Ava, glad to hear you’re getting some help at work, finally!
I’m sure the dogs will go thru a period of missing Gucci. I know my dogs did when one passed on. It’s great Carl is out walking, don’t worry about your appearance, I’m sure the neighbors understand.
That’s very gracious of you to invite your ex & his current, not sure I would have the fortitude. You are one strong lady :hug:

Hello to all & hope to hear from some of. The missing nesters soon. Have a saf enight all!

Lav

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Evening nesters

A quick check in, my bedtime and been a big weekend.

Had to say goodbye to Gucci on Saturday, very sad but i know I did the right thing for her. Bindi (her mum) is missing her, so lots of cuddles. Hopefully she will be back home soon and be able to sit with my Madison and Rupert. getting quite a collection!.

Carl has started his walks, a bit of a pain taking him for 5 minute walks 3-4 times a day, hope the neighbours are used to me in my slippers, no bra and looking like a wreck. He is still limping but hopefully this will strengthen his muscles.

We have a new person started at work to finally take some work off me, did a couple of hours showing her things today and she seems really nice which is good.

Mum coming down this Thursday for a few days, apparently its my birthday, of which i want to ignore but i am grateful to still be here which makes up for what number it is. We are all going out for lunch on the weekend for yum cha which will be nice.

Trying to organise my ex hubs and my friend to visit for their 60th birthdays. we figured it would be easier if they came to us than try and organise 4 children to visit them. i am looking forward to the visit. I am a firm believer that i was married to the man for 17 years and no point in hating him, we had some good and bad times but he is the father of my children. Im just grateful i'm not married to him and she is, ha ha.

had lots of rain here atm and getting cooler, i seem to want to go to bed at 6.30pm now its getting darker earlier. I do like winter but am sure i wont be saying that in a couple of months time.

Wags, so glad to hear your dad is amenable to care, it makes life so much easier. i am waiting on hearing about home care for mum (no argument either, total suprise). Less stress and worry for you and he will be safe and looked after.

G, i am tired reading your post thinking of running that far. Im with Lav, never was a runner and never will be.

take care all and hello Kensho. xxxx

[wagmor]

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G - great to see you and congrats on challenging yourself to run a marathon! Although there is absolutely a large physical element, it is a significant mental challenge for sure. Something tells me you'll do great with this process - you seem to have great self-discipline and commitment when you set your sights on a goal.

Lav - glad your chickens rounded up G-man. Now try Pav, or Nar, or LC! Or heck - *any* of our missing nesters. Sure would love to see any/all of them!

Ava - hope you're doing ok. We're all thinking about you and sending support and hugs.


Tomorrow I have the whole day off!!! Woohoo for me!

Happy Mondays everyone. Hope your weeks start off easy.

[Lavande]

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Sunday evening hello to all Nesters

Took most of the day for the fog to burn off outside but it’s been nice ever since.
My ‘feet’ have been on vacation for a few days & they feel better. Guess I’ll give the walking a try again, see what happens. This getting old business is for the birds haha!

Wags, your weekend sounds pretty nice, I’m happy for you. Here’s hoping your Dad’s transfer to a new place goes smoothly & fairly quickly.

G, so they finally made it to your front door, huh? LOL Those goofy chickens of mine get the job done every time!
I wish you good luck on your training, wow! I couldn’t even run as a kid so there’s no chance of me considering a marathon in this lifetime. Go for it young man, we will be with you in spirit

Hello to all & wishing a safe night in the nest for all!

Lav

[Guitarista]

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Hola nester's,

There was some scratching on my front door about 5 a.m. this morning. It was becoming more urgent and frantic. I opened the door to be greeted by a sloppy kiss from a big labrador and a group of unruly chickens. I got the message.....better post here pronto!

Wag's, great you've been having a little downtime, and hope all goes well with your dad.

Ava, sorry to hear about Gucci. it's devastating when we say goodbye to a pet. Take care of yourself. Regards to Bob and the gang.

Friend Kensho, wowza! Congratulations on sorting out all of that admin/business stuff. What a legend. Italy sounds ace.

All's well here. Busy fella in a good way. Lav, i'm with you in spirit on your 1 hour walks. I've registered for the Melbourne marathon on October 15. 42.2 kilometres = 26 miles. Call me crazy. It's a big scary goal, and that's why i like it. More a mental exercise. What will i be made of when i 'hit the wall'? haha. But i haven't totally lost it. I have a tried and true book called 'The non runners marathon trainer'. I've got 6 months to condition my muscular/skeletal system. Week 2 training began today. It feels really cool. Need a rocket up my honky ass, and this fits the bill.

Take it easy out there. Big waves to evabody.

Surf's up!

[wagmor]

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Quiet nest so far this weekend. Good to see you Lav! I'm exceptionally grateful that my dad is being so accepting of his need for help (and so accepting of the actual *help* too!). I'm in a support group for people who are "Parenting Aging Parents" and some of the folks in our group are dealing with FAR more difficult situations. Your bright shirt/jacket sounds like a great idea for your walks, but I'm sure staying alert helps you stay safe too.

Had a really nice day off here. Farmers market, splitting a bunch of wood for our fireplace, a couple of hours wandering with my wife through an interesting neighborhood in our city (lots of little shops, cafes, etc -- good people watching!), and then pizza for dinner. Tomorrow and Mon aren't totally "off" days for me but only one class on each day so very light workload. Time to take a deep breath or two


Hope your weekends are all going well. Take care fellow nesters and see you soon!

[Lavande]

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Good evening Nesters,

We had a good thunderstorm this afternoon so it?s cooling off, thank goodness. I wasn?t ready for that July/August heat, geez.

Wags, right after we moved here 20 yrs ago I heard about a young mother pushing a baby stroller nearby & they got hit by a speeding pickup truck. So I have been just a little apprehensive walking these roads. I make sure to wear a bright colored shirt or jacket so I?m at least visible.
That?s great that your Dad is receptive to checking out the new place. That?s half the battle, honestly! Enjoy your time off, relax if possible

Hello to all & wishing a safe night in the nest for all.

Lav

[wagmor]

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Ava - so sorry to hear about Gucci. They do really tell us when it's time though, don't they? You gave little Gooch some love-filled time and I'm sure she has appreciated all of your care. Hugs to you both as you take this difficult next step.

Lav - sounds kinda stressful to walk in your area!

Kensho - I'm so impressed with your work to change your biz to an S-Corp!!! I haven't done that but I know enough about the process to understand how involved it is and how much you had to figure out and then DO. I hope it pays off for you big-time! What's your general Italy itinerary? So exciting. I'll relive our bike across Italy trip through your stories and posts.


Well, I visited my Dad today and described the care home that's close to our house, and he's very interested. He was more alert and oriented today, although still very tired (probably covid fatigue at least partly). So my main task tomorrow is to call the nurse who runs the home and schedule a visit early next week. Other than that, NO WORK tomorrow at all. I've actually got about 48 hours off from teaching and I am really excited about that.

Hope all nesters have fantastic weekends!

[Lavande]

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Greetings Nesters,

I had a busy day too, one thing after the other but it’s all good
Rain coming tomorrow so I will situate myself in my workshop & get tins of things done there. Not doing any craft fairs this year until the end of September.

Wags, glad to hear you are hanging in with so much going on. Stay well :hug:

Ava, sorry to hear about Gucci. When the time is right they surely let you know. You’ve done a great job with all your dogs.
Yes, the kitchen is finished & tomorrow we can put all the knobs back on, the paint has hardened enough I think. I’m glad the job is done & especially glad we hired the right guy to get it done

Kensho, Congrats on elevating your business venture. That’s definitely not something done easily, you should be very proud.
Walking is kind of hard around here, country roads, no sidewalks & too many speedy trucks & bad drivers. I don’t listen to anything while walking because I want to be alert & able to jump out of the way of a speeding vehicle, Lol. Sometimes I take my dog but she’s not much help haha. College campus tours were fun with the kids, enjoy! A trip to Italy sounds very nice. My daughter & her crew just did 10 days in London & northern France, they had a ball.

Hello to everyone & wishing a safe night in the nest for all!

Lav

[KENSHO]

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Hi Nest. Cozy rainy day here after 70's and 80's. Working from home and enjoying the quiet.

Ava, I'm really sorry to hear that you have to say goodbye to Gucci. What a lucky pup that you opened your home and heart to her for the last months of her life. Such wonderful creatures, dogs are. I admire your generosity and strength. :heartbeat:

Wags, it's great to hear that you feel good about some of the homes for your dad. You seem to be working through the situation, difficult as it may be. I'm impressed with the grace you are showing. He's lucky to have you. Yippie for the minor covid cases...

Hi NS!

LAV, walking is one of my favorite things to do, except that I don't feel I have the time! Some days I put on a pod-cast and just go and go longer than I should. Do you listen to music or anything? It causes me to lose track of time...

Well, after a ton of work, I have successfully upgraded my business to an S-Corp and completed taxes. I ran my first payroll yesterday - even though I'm the only employee. My CPA has been inundated with tax stuff and fairly unavailable, so I've been stuck trying to figure out how to do all of this on my own for the past few weeks. Unemployment insurance, workman's comp, FMLA - overriding the system with my CPA's numbers - all kinds of tax mumbo jumbo... and it's done. I told my husband last night that next to getting sober, it's been one of the hardest things I've tackled. I would have never been able to do something like this when drinking. On top of that, I've had big deadlines on three different projects. It's been a bit bonkers, but I'm getting sleep and exercising and NOT DRINKING. I feel proud of keeping my head

We tour a nearby college campus for my son tomorrow, after I sleep in. And continuing to plan for our Italy trip, which happens at the end of May. Things are good, though a bit exhausting and overwhelming.

Wishing everyone stopping in and reading the best. I really can't believe how much better life is without alcohol. It's worth it!!

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Evening nesters

Here and accountable. Been a busy week, not sure doing what but busy. Days blend into each other some weeks.

Wags, i hope you get your dad moved closer to you, that would save a lot of stress on you.

NS your biking sounds fun, i still have a bike i bought when covid hit and still not used it. its on my "to do" list. i have a lot of things on that list.

Are those cupboards painted now Lav?

Am taking Gucci to the vets tomorrow to say goodbye, it is time, she looks at me as if to tell me it is time. I keep hoping she will start eating again and not be in pain but i know thats just hope. I do know she has had the best 7 months of her life with me so i am happy that i could give her that. Carl is still favouring his leg but i posted on a luxating patella site on fb and they advised lots of 5 minute walks to build up his muscles so that will be started tomorrow. i may even throw Bindi in the pram and take her for a stroll.

We have had some lovely weather the past couple of day, got lots of washing done.

my acupuncture is going well, i am hopeful that i can be pain free. The lady was telling me i have a hot stomach and water that i drink is not being retained which is drying me out so i am going to get some herbal medicine next week when i go back. i do have stomach issues on occasion so fingers crossed she can fix that also. Better than taking a pill from a doctor.

Nothing else to report, all is well otherwise. take care xx