27th Nov

[porqoui]

MAE ALL...

Sorry for MIA. My son was in a car accident on the weekend and I had to drive to Drayton Valley yesterday to get him. 31/2 hours one way and it's bitterly cold out there. He's ok, nothing broken, but he's pretty banged up. He hit black ice and went off the road. Didn't sleep at all last night so it'll be early to bed for me tonight. I will catch up with you all soon....PPQP

[treegirl]

Mae all!
Mick, sounds like those appointment shifts are giving you some good opportunities to get things done! Loved “We don’t serve your type” LOL 😂. Enjoy the outdoor camera... 👍

Lav, can you take a moment to breathe? Hopefully you can rest after this weekend... after that, hopefully a simpler Xmas... with others doing some of the cooking? Hope so. Good luck to Luna... a groggy kitty must be something to see...

SLO, my memory of being “auntie” to little ones is that it is very intensive! Make sure to preserve some energy for yourself...

POQ, are you okay? Maybe just swamped by all the holiday plans? I hope that’s it... best of luck!!

Will wrap it up now... right arm a little sore and achey ... this too shall pass...
Wishing all well -
TG

[Mick]

hiya all ..just leaving now to go to Preston ...just in case Im not back till later thought Id say hiya now ..ppqp...glad son is ok..Yoga tonight too for me .

[Slo]

Good early morning,

PQ, oh no, something bad did happen! So scary to have your son crash due to black ice, but then you have to take a long drive in bitter cold and potential black ice where you are vulnerable too. So thankful that your son should heal from his injuries.

Lav, you are helping Luna to a better life, and keeping down the stray cat population too. I hope she appreciates your warm home and TLC while she recovers.
My cat seems to be doing fine. I still need to get him in for a follow-up urinalysis probably.

I used to have to buy that Voltaren cream with a prescription! Thankfully it’s over-the-counter now.

Well that’s handy, Mick, that you can get the van fixed up before you head out! I guess they have to come on site to install the garage plug though?
I like the March-April-May joke -and the gummy bears!

TG, your friend officially turned 94 then? Nice that you are nearby to brighten her special day with flowers and a visit.
I hope your wrist & arm pain is fleeting, and will pass.

I really do need to develop the practice of being only present and forward-thinking, and stay out of the past! Good advice.

[Lavande]

Good evening friends,

Boy am I glad I decided to keep Luna inside for a few days. It was so windy & rainy today but should be clearing out tonight. Luna’s incision was just a little pink looking this morning but clean & dry. She’s been out of the laundry room a few times to stretch her legs & get her energy back. I know she wants back outside but not today. Daisy is driving her nuts of course haha!!

PQ, I’m so sorry about your son but glad to hear he’s OK. Black ice is frightening, my car left the road on the way to college way back in the early 70’s, ended up on someone’s front lawn after the car in front of me hit the brakes when he saw the ice, ugh. Hope you can rest up & catch your breath

Mick, hope yoga class was fun

Slo, I think Luna is very appreciative of everything I do for her. She’s a very sweet cat, something I’ve never encountered before in a cat haha. Hope your cat is all better now.
Part of my recovery was learning to stop beating myself up for what I did or didn’t do in the past. Staying present & accepting yourself as you are is kinder & saner. Tolle explained all that very well.
Hope your day has been good.

Cyn, Luna was literally bouncing off the walls & walking sideways when I brought her home yesterday, Lol. She’s back to herself today though. She even followed me downstairs into my workshop this afternoon. Are yo able to take ibuprofen? I took two this afternoon when I found myself aching (arms & upper back) for no apparent reason & it helped a lot. I think it’s the cold & damp weather bothering me. I am essentially done, have things packed up for the craft fair. Just have a few details to take care of like charging up my Paypal card reader, printing up new price sheets, etc. I’m satisfied haha!!

Hello to all & wishing everyone a nice night!
Lav

[treegirl]

Mae all -
PPQ, how did I miss your post from yesterday? Oh dear, what a scary situation - how is he feeling today? And how scary that you had to go out on those same roads!! So relieved to know that you both are okay and home in one piece... Can you take a day for yourself? Probably not, but I wish that you could... here’s hoping that you get some rest... 🤗

SLO, I love your emphasis on forward-thinking. It is said that we create our “present” - and that is such a good reminder. I hope things continue to be in place to support your health.

Mick, sounds like things are chugging along for you - enjoy yoga tonight!

Lav, you must be one busy bee, getting all ready - sending you strength and endurance.., wish I could send you some nice hot soup! Good luck!

I went out in the cold morning and drove to the downtown cathedral to help the team that prepares lunch once a week for those with food and shelter insecurity. It was a well-oiled machine, and I plunked myself right in the middle of it... what a whirlwind! But it was good for me to broaden my horizons...

The cold and the whirlwind wore me out, and I came home and took a serious nap... how lucky I am to have a warm and safe place to return to...

Wishing all well,
TG

[porqoui]

MAE ALL...

Thanks for the well wishes. I was able to get some sleep last night so felt better today. So did my son, slowly but surely. It was a tiring day, boss emailed this morning to say he threw his back out and won't be in. Great. We have a 220 person banquet tonight s o had to stay late till the caterers got there to start setting up. At least I didn't have to set up for it. It's -18F out there with a wicked wind. Tomorrow only going to be -22F. Enough already. We're supposed to warm up to 27F over the weekend so will try to get some things done including a hair cut. I did manage to get out and get my Flu and Covid shots today, otherwise I would have had to wait another month.

Lav...it would have been funny to see Luna, glad you got that done. Sounds like you're all set for the craft fair, good job.

TG...you definitely have more energy than me. I'm thankful to have a warm and safe place as well.

Slo...sounds like a good practice to develop. I still delve into my past at times but quickly realize it and quit.

Mick...safe travels to Preston. Hope you behaved yourself at yoga tonight.

Time to pop something in the oven and then relax. Have a good night all....PPQP

[Mick]

hiya all how are we today then?hope everyone isd doing well.got the work done on the van yesterday..he certainly doesnt hang around ..it took me longer to drive there and back than it did for him to fit everything.he has done a really good job of it .I took the rabbits down to their lodgings this morning ,so we are ready for the off tomorrow .Julie bought a small slo cooker for the van...they are selling out over here for fun ...Amazon had them at £15 ..then 2 days later they went up to 22 now sold out.Everyone is buying them,because they hardly use any power .and with the energy prices over here its a biggy.At the moment she is making some turkey mince scotch eggs .....just 10.and 2 lemon drizzle cakes to take away with us .

hiya ppqp...how are you feeling after your jabs?hope all is ok.and yep I behaved myself!!

hiya teegee..good for you helping out ..as you say there but for the grace of God...though what does annoy me are those that cant be bothered helping themselves .And are quite willing to live on the goodwill of folks helping .A serious nap? excellent ...wont do you any harm .

hiya Lav hows you then?all good?hows Daisy and Luna?are they out yet? Isnt that strange ...both my shoulders ache like mad ,and I didnt know what it was ..Ive been spraying them with horse liniment ...you know the stuff I mean ...helps but isnt too good for making friends .yoga was good ..best of luck at the craft fair.

hiya Slo how are you doing today? hope all is well.Did you mean Voltarol cream?The plug originally was going to get fitted in the garage of the van...but instead he fitted it to the outside body of the van ..looks better and easier to access.



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[porqoui]

MAE ALL...

Man it's cold! With windchill isn't going down to -40 tonight. Don't need to put a C or F after that. Crazy day with program registration opening and then the website that hosts our programs went down. Wow, I was busy. Left early today after staying late yesterday. Didn't seem to make a difference everyone is crawling around here.

Mick...glad everything's a go for you trip tomorrow. Good score on Julie's part. You drive safe and have a great time.

I'm craving a baked potato so that's my dinner tonight. LOL Have a good night all...PPQP

[Lavande]

Good evening friends,

I think I'm done & ready for this craft fair but I do always forget one or two things, oh well. Chilly but sunny here, can't complain.
Luna is getting accustomed to being inside I think, just napping & waking up to eat & take a walk around the house, haha! if she decides to be an inside cat I'm fine with that. Daisy is in the lunatic kitten stage, Lol

PQ, that is some SERIOUS cold air you've got there, BRRRR!!! Keep yourself safe & glad to hear your son is OK.

Cyn, that's nice you got out to volunteer your time. There's absolutely nothing wrong with a good nap!!
I haven't gotten around to doing much Christmas shopping yet, trying to figure out how to skip the rest. all I really want is a happy & relaxed family anyway. I just saw a better vegan corn chowder recipe I'd like to try soon.

Mick, glad you're all set for your trip. I have a mini crockpot around here somewhere that I use to use to make overnight oats. I need to find that thing & put it back to work, great idea! Voltaren is an OTC treatment for arthritis that works well & has no smell to it like the stuff my granny used Lol. It works real well too

Slo, hope you are well & had a good day!

Hello to all & wishing everyone a nice night!
Lav