ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

[Dottie Belle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

sun he just suggested that dh take the bp meds he already had 1/2 am and pm instead of just once a day. He didn't push any additional meds. Wants to see what the blood work looks like and is checking B12 AND D levels too. IMHO looking at a lot of things in the blood which I totally agree with. He said we were looking under the hood to see what was up...like this guy..

[Zenstyle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

A "tad touched"! That's funny Sunny! :H

I'm hearing you Liz. I started work a couple of months ago and I don't think I'm used to it yet. I've been extremely tired. I'm earning and I shouldn't complain though. I hope you have a good lie-in tomorrow! Enjoy!

Pauly... are things good with you hon?

I just got a call from Jim and instead of a nap I'm off to THE gym. Bleh! I can't say I feel like it AT ALL. :yuk:

[mama bear]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Good girl Zen! Wrecky, are you keeping the kitty? Would you give me the loving honor of naming her if you do?? That would sooth my heart! You would have to approve the name, of course.
I am taking 1000 mg of Amoxicillin.....

[sunshinedaisies]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

OH RECCY !!!! Yes - what are we going to call her ? And WHO are Amy and Poppy ? I am so glad that you saw her and picked her up - I hate when people dump animals - what is wrong with them ????? It totally insenses me !!!!!! I used to walk for a couple of miles every morning and found a kitten one day - it was about 6 weeks old and it's back leg was half hanging off - I got home and got my car and took it to the Emergency vet - but they said it was too far gone - I cried FOR DAYS - how can a decent human being do that???? I am really happy that it found YOU - it has a good home

Pauly - thank you for being so honest re the AL. I have been so up and down re AL lately. I am off it for a week then on it BIG time for a few days. It is so hard..... and what makes it harder - when I go to UK, my brother is also an alcoholic and he was saying I have to arrive on a Thursday so I can get over my jet lag so we can go out on the Friday - I DO NOT WANT TO !!!! I am happy to have a couple of drinks but know that if I go out, I will have more than I want - so what do I do? My daughter also has a slight problem - and she is looking forward to staying with my brother as we will be going out !!! Oh gosh .....SIGH.

Anyone else with any suggestions or ideas - yes please !!!!!

I am now feeling weary - the thought of what is to come when I go to UK maybe?

hugs, Sun XXX

[Zenstyle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

That's what I was going to send you Mama... amoxicillin. I hope you're feeling better luvvie... :l Ear and sinus... ouchy ouch... X

OK, this "strange toy" is signing off and going for an upper body work-out... Don't want to goooooooo!!!! :upset: Freakin health - it's over rated.

[Zenstyle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Amy is a collie and Poppy is a cat Sunny! They are Reccy's critters!

OK... off I go... bleh...

[mama bear]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Sunny, how about some Antabuse? I can't remember if you can tolerate it or not.
Pauly, I hope August is better for you. I have been thinking of you and have not a been a very good friend to you lately cos I have been so self absorbed. Be strong honey. We are all here for you

[coriander]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Morning steppers.
Thanks mama, i was too afraid to post for a bit. I sent out some apologies, that's all i can do i suppose.
A grizzly day here today, so OVER wet weather, i like the sun instead!
Hope all those who are feeling untoward are getting rest, there's a super flu going around Perth atm, there's been warnings on the news about staying home if sick etc etc. I'm not fascinated against the flu, but i have a really good immune system......oh for shit sake that was supposed to be VACCINATED ....bloody auto suggest!
On the subject of waxing.......:eeks:....never had to. Not to say my eyebrows couldn't do with a tidy up!

[Dottie Belle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Nursing home called to say that dad was more confused than normal.....damn....will hear back tomrorow on UTI test and if that is OK then more blood work and if that is OK retest on Allen scale...double damn...I know this is a progressive disease but hate to see him failing....;-((

[NoraC]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Hello, hello....

Haven't been able to have a good read back. Just skimmed a little.

So sorry that you are sick, Mama. Glad that you went to the Doctor. Kradle, I hope that you are feeling better too!

Did Reccie get a kitty? I really am going to have to read back.

Dottie, I'm really sorry to hear about your Dad. I had a long conversation with my brother today. He just needed to vent. Think most of it stemmed from my Uncle and the fact that none of my cousins are calling my brother to check in. They do talk to their Dad but he had a stroke several years ago and has difficulty communicating. Plus, the fact that I sent them a Facebook message in May suggesting that they check in with my brother once or twice a month. I mentioned that I had noticed changes in my Uncle. Anyway, my brother has his hands full taking care of my Mom and he takes my Uncle shopping & to the Doctor appointments, etc. I don't know what I'm going to be able to work out with my job to take extra days off to give my brother a break. :upset: Oh well, my son is heading up there next week so that will give my brother a break.

I was finally able to log into the domain set-up screen. However, it still isn't letting me forward e-mails. It says that I have to call them. Don't think I'm up to that tonight so will deal with it tomorrow.

My son seems to be coming down with something. I think he is going to have to go to the doctor. And, now hubby is complaining of a sinus headache. ")

Well - now that I'm done complaining.....:H

I did make it to the gym today. :goodjob:

[Kradle123]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Oh Dots- so sorry:l you have a bit on the plate...

Reccie can we make your new Kitty our Stepper Kitty?? Like our mascot? Wandering around...can't get out of the road...accident waiting to happen....kind of sounds like me

Zenny that's so great you get to head home for awhile. Weren't you just there though? The phone search...? I'm probably misremembering. I will pm you, sweetie. :thanks:

Sun, great post on keeping us all current. I'm a lot like you in this, but currently on day 3. I do know that it's been about four years since I have gotten into a completely hammered....don't remember much...kind of scenario. My biggest challenge is Not using AL to cope with extremes which as a Bipolar person is...well...is a bit ....challenging ...

Your not leaving until October so you have some time. Can you talk to your brother between now and then? Nothing heavy. Perhaps you can use the health reasoning- you have high blood pressure..or low blood pressure..or dry skin...or something so you can just wave away the offers??

Still feel like shite here I'm afraid. Going to bed early again with lots of oils and my diffuser...last icky night I hope.

Love you all:h

[Kradle123]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Cross post Nora. So sorry your dealing with all the family dynamics- looks like tag...your it...
Great job on the gym! :wd:

[NoraC]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

I have so much that I want to say but I don't have enough time :H

Sun - regarding AL. I have been having problems. Not doing well at all. Ok for a few days or a week and then back to it. But, I am not drinking now and am focusing on a day at a time.

Reccie - you probably want to skip this part.....:HShaving......Pauly, I have a friend that shaves too. I always thought that it would grow back stubbly but I guess it doesn't. Jean, I'm fair too but when I hit menopause, it seemed like my hair started growing out of my face. :H So, I do get my lip waxed but it probably looks funny to have hair everywhere else but my lip. ROTFL

Zen - anxious to hear baby news. And, Reccie - you are such a nice person to save that kitty. Keep us posted.

K9 - it was great to see you checking in. :h

Hope all the tired ones get some good rest and our sick ones feel better. I'm off to read.......

[NoraC]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Kradle123;1690571 wrote:

Reccie can we make your new Kitty our Stepper Kitty?? Like our mascot? Wandering around...can't get out of the road...accident waiting to happen....kind of sounds like me

Kind of sounds like me too

Feel better Kradle. :l:h:l

[Zenstyle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Kradle123;1690571 wrote:
Reccie can we make your new Kitty our Stepper Kitty?? Like our mascot? Wandering around...can't get out of the road...accident waiting to happen....kind of sounds like me

That's me too! :H :new:

Home, showered, fed, worked out, can't believe I did it that late. I ran into a friend after the gym (we went to get something to eat after) and that was cool.

Kradle, yeah I was home June last year... good memory you have!

Cori, good to see you!

Nora, have I told you how much I :h you recently? Well done on the gym... I am astounded at myself as well as you!

Mama, I hope you feel better in the morning hon... XXX

Dotts, I'm really sorry to hear about your Dad. It's so hard. I spent over an hour hour talking to my auntie today (the mother of pregnant cuz) and I noticed a big change in her, she's losing her memory. She can remember stuff from long ago but nothing from yesterday.

And my mum went and bought new sheets from the catalogue for the spare room, but forgot to buy the pillowcases.

No baby yet... I guess we'll see what tomorrow brings.