One Step at a Time April

[Lizann]

Mama, are you feeling better?
Just a quick check in as I'm a work. Off to take a walk in these frigid temps. . .

[SKendall]

G 'day everyone. I had to go for x-rays again today and got the brace which I am wearing, not much improvement but I've only had it on for an hour. I like the snug feeling though because when I walk my dog I was always putting my hand to my side firmly.

Ne, where I am living now isn't my residence of choice but until my house sells a necessary sitch and there are people here that I've never encountered before and a lot of opiate abuse. What I said was "I've just had my meds reduced so I'll need them all". I gave her the $20.00 b/c I had kept her waiting longer than I had anticipated. I am on guard now though.

If you're interested there's a virtual tour of my home on YouTube, 173 Pleasant Meadows Lane, Beaver, WA. I love the drone camera. The listing is with Sotheby's and Sue Eller as the realtor. We've had a lot of interest from California probably because we have an abundance of water and they don't.

I think Rusty will be around soon. I think Pauly may be overwhelmed with advice she received to go to counselor, quit drinking, quit sugar, quit smoking, eat better, take supplements, oy vey. That is my thought and not hers.

Have a great rest of your day.

[Lizann]

Skendall, the house is lovely! A bit too remote for me. Have you had any offers yet? I hope with time the brace will help and give you some relief.

Ne, glad you're feeling better.

Mama, are the root canals complete? How did you get two at once? When it rains it pours.

Rusty, Pauly, Nora, AG, techie, Mr v. Hello!

Home alone for now. Enjoying a few quiet moments. Pretty good day at work, but I'm glad that I'll be home tomorrow. Not much else going on here and for that I'm grateful. Off to make some dinner to feed the masses when they arrive, love you all.

[mama bear]

just in...had to fire someone today which was not fun.....pain meds for one more night and bed for me.....I have 16 pan pills but I am only taking three....I know to watch this.....
sorry to be Debbie downer.....just kind of a yucky day.....I am not drinking....
Love to all....and Rusty looks like she is enjoying her vacay on FB

[SKendall]

Lizz, sounds as if you had a good day and you get tomorrow off, any plans?

Ne, a lot of the property is natural forest but hubs had a rider mower for the front. We used to put Christmas lights on one of the doug firs by the river, very pretty. My husband and I met in Toronto, job transferred to North Dallas and since he loved fly fishing we bought this property when he took early retirement and had the home custom built. It was too remote for me, so I got a part-time apt. in Victoria, B.C. jst 1-1/2 ferry ride. It was a bachelor/studio and had so much fun and I decorated one wall like a Paris sidewalk complete with small marble café table, a street lamp, etc. too cute.

There were plays, an IMAX theatre great orchestra with opera and an ocean walk and tons of things. I became a volunteer in the museum and saw the "Titanic" display, Leonardo da Vinci display, Tutenkamen display, etc. Husband didn't come over much and that was disappointing.

Husband had an affair with my friend (she was taking baths in my jetted tub)! When my granddaughter was born I went to Dallas to do some daycare and I still wasn't aware of the affair, but she left her husband and practically moved in as soon as I was gone. Retirement fund was blown and as the house went up for sale I moved back to WA. It was difficult after 35 years and he put all his eggs in her basket so to speak and she dumped him in 2014 as I knew she would.

I've worked hard to be civil because acrimony didn't seem a healthy option for either of us. So, we get along for what we need to. He was a great father to the kids. Unfortunately, after 2 separate aneurisms in his ankle both requiring helicopter flights to Seattle, they had to amputate it last fall. It was crushing for him as an A type and a former world class hurdler and bicycle racer. I show him empathy whenever I can because it hasn't been healing and a prosthesis is a ways into the future.

I love the PNW but my daughter and granddaughter are in TX, so that's where I will go. Vivian and I are very close because I was her caregiver and can make her laugh more than anyone just by rolling my eyes (lol). TX would not be my choice as it doesn't have much natural beauty and it's very hot and electricity is expensive, but Vivian owns a large part of my heart. Since my accident I haven't functioned well and my daughter wants me there.

Holy cow, this is more than I've posted in a year, didn't mean for it to be a novella!

Mama, I'm glad that's over and I'm glad you have pain meds. Here, after dental surgery we get 800mg of Tylenol.

I'd better go have dinner, talk to you tomorrow.

[SKendall]

P.S. MB, you are NEVER a Debbie Downer.

[paulywogg]

Hey all,we're all sick with a stomach bug, no not a drinking stomach bug the real kind,hope all are well

[Lizann]

Pauly, I am so relieved to hear from you. Sorry your sick, but I'm glad it's not al related, I have missed you.

Skendall, does your ex live close by you? How very sad about his leg.

[SKendall]

Good to hear from you Pauly, hope you all recover soon.

[SKendall]

Lizz, he's about 70 miles away.

[satz123]

G 'day everyone. I had to go for x-rays again today and got the brace which I am wearing, not much improvement but I've only had it on for an hour. I like the snug feeling though because when I walk my dog I was always putting my hand to my side firmly.

Ne, where I am living now isn't my residence of choice but until my house sells a necessary sitch and there are people here that I've never encountered before and a lot of opiate abuse. What I said was "I've just had my meds reduced so I'll need them all". I gave her the $20.00 b/c I had kept her waiting longer than I had anticipated. I am on guard now though.

If you're interested there's a virtual tour of my home on YouTube, 173 Pleasant Meadows Lane, Beaver, WA. I love the drone camera. The listing is with Sotheby's and Sue Eller as the realtor. We've had a lot of interest from California probably because we have an abundance of water and they don't.

I think Rusty will be around soon. I think Pauly may be overwhelmed with advice she received to go to counselor, quit drinking, quit sugar, quit smoking, eat better, take supplements, oy vey. That is my thought and not hers.

Have a great rest of your day.

Hey Sk -I sincerely hope Pauly has not been put off by well meaning advice on the Army thread. Pauly of late seemed to like to post there for support.
There were, in fact different post threads, on different subjects and it's best to take what we think we need from the advice and leave the rest.

Hopefully Pauly is ok and getting what she needs to beat the scourge of alcohol.
She may well be overwhelmed but if one of those pieces of advice hit home and she is inspired by it then it's worth it imho.

[Rusty]

Good Morning, Friends!

Sorry I have not been posting but I have been reading. Thank you for all the kind words about my neck. I had a lovely weekend with my sister and BIL but I was in severe pain most of the time. But, hey, it was better to be in pain in the sun, swimming and boating, rather than stuck at home, alone in the rain and snow. It was truly relaxing. My sis and BIL spoiled me. Liz, I think you asked about physical therapy. That has been prescribed by my doctor. I can't get an MRI until I see my new doctor April 11th, as no one told me that my current doctor is not covered under my health plan. SHIT!!! I am off to Oklahoma after working in the Chicago area today. Tomorrow I am off. YIPPEE!

Pauly-so sorry you are sick with the stomach flu.:sad: We did not mean to bombard you so that you feel overwhelmed. When I mentioned that you were always feeling unwell, I was thinking about Mollyka's post on the Army Thread a few days ago. She mentioned that she was so terribly tired a lot of the time, and attributed it to smoking. When she quit, she felt so much better. I think we were all trying to come up with reasons why you seem to feel miserable most of the time, and why feeling ill leads to drinking.

Skendall-I hope the back brace does you some good. I owe you an email, too. Maybe if the plane has internet tonight, I'll get a hold of you. I hope we can chat chat chat soon, too.

Mama-OUCH! I hope you recover soon from your root canals.

NE-good job on staying AF for a day.

Big hellos to everyone else. I've gotta run. Have a great hump day, everyone!

[Lizann]

Rusty, April 11 really? Can you hold out that long, your poor thing.

Satz thanks for posting. I am sure Pauly can feel the love here for her. I am sure she knows we all care and are trying to help her.

Today is hubby's birthday. He's such a kid at heart. He likes when we make a big deal about it, so we shall. Balloons, gifts, cake, birthday flag is up and later we will take him out to dinner. Don't know how I got so lucky with this one! Off to pamper him. Have a good one!

[SKendall]

Morning. I'm not pointing fingers at anyone. As I said it was my conclusion and not Pauly's when I posted that. I was one of the people offering too. As you were.

[mama bear]

Hey gang...SK, I need to go look at the video. What a life your hubs gave up...I am sorry for all that you have lost, but I am glad you will be with Vivian soon.
Pauly - the stomach bug is yucky. Feel better.
I am working from home and away from the toxic person I fired, so all is better.
Nora- where are you?
Poor Rusty...your neck was hurting while you were with your sister?
Ne - thanks for the well wishes!
I need to text Fenny today and give her love too.
Hey Lizz..HBD to your sweet husband!