Friday August 6

[porqoui]

MAE ALL...

Mick...sorry your eyes are at the irritating/sandy stage and I hope that means they're getting better. Do everything you're supposed to be doing so you're good to go on Thursday. The out of sorts feeling lifted but I've been dragging and feeling exhausted all day. Probably because of the crappy sleep I had last night. Looking forward to curling up with my book, just got to force myself not to do it too early.

Lav...OMG, I saw that on Facebook and you wouldn't catch me trying to deal with it either. I would be paranoid as to where it went! You be careful out there. Feeling better, thanks. My foot and ankle continues to swell so that's been a drag. When I have my first counselling session next week I'm going to talk about my poor eating habits and try to figure out a more nutritious diet. Good luck with your NP tomorrow, hope she can figure something out for you. We're in for cooler weather tomorrow, 65F, but will be up to 94F for the weekend. I'm not used to this sh*t. Wasn't able to book my holidays today as the boss never showed up. I will be talking to him tomorrow and hopefully start holidays on Wednesday.

Pauly...glad you're checking in with us. Hope all is good.

Shout out to the rest of the gang. Have a peaceful evening all....PPQP

[treegirl]

Mae all -

I just read the new thread, and it's so good to know how all is going for you dear peeps. I am alive, but completely exhausted... just 6 more days of craziness, and then hopefully things will calm down. Very emotional to hear all the music without my dear man conducting it, but that's the way it is. Folks are very kind to me, and I have a lot of support. I just want it to be over, and it will be soon.

Cheers to all, and I look forward to being back soon... wishing all well and healthy, take care!

[Mick]

hiya all how are we then? really sunny here today ..the climate is absolutely carzy ..all over the world from floods to fires quakes and anything else ..We have got fire bobbies from Liverpool fighting flames in Greece now ..it strikes me that Europe and the other continents should instead of fighting and scoring points off each other .We should have an emergency disaster team on a multi national basis ...it aint going to get better and guess what squabble as much as we want it aint going to go away .
Got a phone call this morning from the company that provides carers for Julies dad ...one of their staff that attends to him has comeback as covid pos..Fortunately they are all ppe d up when they go but we are getting him tested anyway .

hiya Lav ...jeez thats some snake ..like you I think id have left it with the eggs!!!!skeery looking thing .have you had any rain?hope you get on ok with your meds today .

hiya teegee hows you then? you sound worn out but nearly done ..keep smiling andstay positive ..it must be difficult I understand .we are here for you .

hiya pauly you ok? have a good one

hiya ppqp ..how are you doing ? hope all is well with you .Eyes are still giving me gyp ,but not stinging any more ..just blurred ..hope all is well with you ..

hello everyone else ..hope we are doing good .

[Lavande]

Howdy friends,

Well I am now being told to increase one of my BP meds by taking an extra half tablet at dinner time, so that’s what I’m going to do. Got a Pneumovax today just for the hell of it, haha!!
No snake sightings today but then again we were out most of the day. I have to head out there now to close up before it rains - we’re getting severe storm warnings.

PQ, I thought people would appreciate the snake pic on FB, Lol. Certainly is a good conversation starter
Sorryto hear your foot is still swelling. I know you said you didn’t like the compression stocking but maybe just an ace wrap would help. I am consuming mostly plant based these days. I cook meat for YB to use as a side dish for himself. Watching salt & sugar intake is helpful as well. I try to keep it at 80% alkaline foods (veggies, fruits) 20% acidic foods (meats, grains, beans) for optimal bone health. Not always easy or even possible but that’s the goal. Good luck.

Cyn, I’m sure you must be feeling exhausted physically & emotionally at this point. Glad to hear you’re getting som support too. Take good care

Mick, that was one of the bigger snakes, probably 5 feet long, ugh. I will never get over being shocked when I see one.
I hope your healing continues & your vision clears for your trip Thursday.

Hello to Pauly, Det, Sam & Pie.

Have a nice night all!

Lav

[porqoui]

MAE ALL...

TG...thanks for popping in, we've all been thinking of you. Very tough time for you, so glad you've got good support. 6 days to go, we'll be counting down with you. Hang in there.

Mick...it was really overcast and cool here today. Apparently we're on the wrong side of the jet stream. LOL That'll change tomorrow and then bang we're right back to the heat wave. Apparently they're predicting the heat for BC well into October. Looks like it's going to take the winter snows to put out all the fires. You are exactly right, it ain't going to get better or go away. Sorry you have to go through the hassle of getting Julie's Dad tested but it sounds like he'll be fine. Glad your eyes are improving. Boss showed up to work today and I was able to talk to him. As of Thursday I'm off on vacation till Sep 1st.

Lav...hope the med adjustment works. Picked up my biologic last week only to find out that my pharmacy is closing. New owners of the mall and major renovations going on. I've been assured that all my prescriptions will be transferred to sister pharmacy still close to me. With all my meds being on auto refill I was nervous till I talked to the new pharmacist and I was quite pleased with him. Stress disappeared. LOL I picked up an ace wrap today and I'm sure the prog coord will tell me I've done it all wrong. She has background in sports medicine so I'm sure she'll set me straight. LOL

Thinking of everyone else. Have a good night all....PPQP

[Mick]

hiya all ..hope we are well.just been down to fill the van u ..we are off tomorrow ,take the rabbits down first thing .Eyes seem a bit better today too.

hiya Lav hows you then? hows snakesville today then?hope all is well.an extra half tablet ?is that permanent or as a see how it goes ..?

hiya ppqp ..hows you then today? soon be jollidays time ..hows the foot today then?is it still swelling up ....rice ,,...rest ice compression elevation .. there you go ...I know the song ...not saying I practice it though all the time ...take care though .

hiya pauly hows you then ?hope all is ok .

hiya teegee.hope all is well.

take care everyone .

[paulywogg]

Mae everybody, Wishing us all a happy Wednesday!

[Lavande]

Good evening friends,

The dog days of August are here, ugh! Heat index of 109 today means it’s so humid it hits you in the face the moment you open the door & your glasses steam up haha!
I’ve been out to the chickens twice, other than that I’m staying inside. Expecting another round of storms tonight, we’ll see.

PQ, so glad to hear about your time off - it’s official!!! YAY!!! Enjoy yourself & rest up as well.
I have probably wrapped a half a million ace wraps over the years but i have to say my daughter learned some special techniques in her physical therapy classes. She’s good!! I think your coordinator could give you some pointers, it’s the least she could do. Hope everything works out well with your new pharmacy, it’s important!

Mick, I hope you guys have a wonderful trip!!
My NP & I are just trying to keep me alive until I see the Cardiologist next month. He very well may want to change the meds to something completely different, who knows?

Pauly, hope your day was good.

Cyn, thinking about you

Hello to Det (busy guy), Sam & Pie.

Have a nice night all.

Lav

[porqoui]

MAE ALL...

Mick...glad the eyes are feeling better and that all's good for tomorrow. Foot is about the same but I do notice that since I've been going into work and actually moving around it doesn't swell. Will have to pay close attention to it during my holidays and make sure I "rice" LOL Take care on your trip and I'm sure you'll keep us updated.

Pauly...hope you had a good Wednesday. What's your weather been like? I thought it was going to get hot today but turned out to be cloudy, overcast and windy. Think it's mother nature saying, "Ha, fooled you" Hope all is good in your world.

Lav...OMG, would not trade places with you for all the tea in china! Hope the thunderstorms don't cause any damage. I passed on asking the prog coord about advice on the wrap. Boss back for one day and she's turned into a I can do whatever I want. Have at it as I am now on holidays and not responding to any questions she has about setting up her programs. She had her chance, not babying her anymore.

TG...thinking of you and hope you're pacing yourself.

Shout out to Sam, Det and Pi....have a good night all....PPQP

[Mick]

hiya all hope we are ok ..just go here ,2.5 hour drive but decent .van set up telly tuned in electrics hooked up water filled up waste water pipe fitted ,brew on internet sorted...all in half an hour ..wish I had of done this years ago as opposed to messing about .
you all take care of your selves .