One Step at a Time - June 2017

[Rusty]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Hi Friends,

I am at work so I will make this fast. I read last night that someone said this thread is dead. It is NOT dead at all. It's a great sign that we are living AF lives. When we were drinking, we posted A LOT more. Threads ebb and flow. You know threads are really dead when there is not a single post in weeks, months, etc.

Liz-Logan is such a doll! So glad you got to spend time with him. Great job on pushing CJ, too!

Nora-I think it's great that you are reading mindless smut. Hahah! Just kidding!

SK-belated Happy Birthday and thanks for checking in with us. I am so sorry you are in so much pain....still! Delighted that you have "managed" your daughter and SIL so you can still spend time with Vivian.

Pauly-what are you doing on your day off?

Big hellos to Techie, AG, TMH, Mr. V and anyone I missed. Happy AF Friday.

[NoraC]

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I would be able to post more if I was as good on my phone as Pauly. :sohappy:

I am so slow. And so many mistakes.

Have a great day

[SKendall]

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Happy Friday!

Rusty, thank you. I've been remiss in asking you about your neck? How is it progressing. Yes, I've been pretty depressed about this latest pain. I thought I had it licked after the surgery. I am very hopeful about this pain block procedure.

Fire ants have given me much grief, so I bought fire ant killer myself and carry a small container with me to kill the monsters - at least within hobbling distance, lol.

I bought grape tomatoes and strawberries that have no flavor whatsoever. I received roses for my birthday with no fragrance whatsoever, sheesh. I will plant a couple of roses and cherry tomatoes. The compari toms at Costco are good though. but can't imagine walking thru that place as produce is at the back of the store.

Liz, baby Logan is so gorgeous, I am jealous. I'm sorry about the wedding issues.

I will probably check in later.

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Rusty,tis I who said the threads been dead,its just the whole forum has been dead including the nest and that almost NEVER happens,probably just a lull but on the other hand I think could make more of an effort to post,maybe I'm just being needy or something, I just miss the good old days when people posted throughout the day,its my issue,sorry to have sounded bitchy I didn't mean to

[Glass Half Empty]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

SK – HAPPY BIRTHDAY for yesterday . I hope you spent it with Vivian and had a great day. The fairy garden sounds delightful and I’m sure she will have wonderful memories of it.

Liz – how is the gorgeous Logan? Have you come down from cloud 9 yet? I’m so sorry about your tiff with CJ. I hope they sort themselves out soon.

Rusty I hope you’re finding some ‘me time’ in amongst all your work.

I’m babysitting again tomorrow so the young ’uns can go to yoga together.

[Guitarista]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

For a couple months at least I have been reading mindless sex novels.

SEX NOVELS?!!!! Do tell Nora. This thread is far from dead. In fact, it looks like it's just hotting up! Geez, it's warm in here.

Big waves to all.

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Just a quick check in for me. Dad had a very bad day today. He could not recognize mom and was desperately looking for her. She was right there. I spoke to him on the phone and he was so frustrated he couldn't find my mother. My sisters took him to the hospital. Still waiting to be seen. I am beside myself with worry, positive thoughts please

[paulywogg]

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I'm so sorry Liz that's really sad

[Glass Half Empty]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Oh Liz that's so sad. He seems to have gone downhill very quickly, unless your mother has been hiding it for a while, which wouldn't be surprising. Of course all my thoughts and prayers are with you. You have so much going on at the moment. Try and breathe and think of your lovely new grandson.

Nora, my love I forgot to say hello to you! How is your mom going with the new house arrangements? Is she OK in her new room?

[NoraC]

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Oh Liz - prayers for your family :hug: Please keep us posted.

[Glass Half Empty]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

For a couple months at least I have been reading mindless mystery/action/sex novels. Nothing that makes me think. (Unless I'm thinking of a hot guy :rotlf So, I'm off to read.................nthego:

Nora this made me laugh. I haven’t read anything in the last year or so except academic journals or the National Geographic. Probably just as well though – if I read anything raunchy I might have to pop back down to Melbourne and launch myself on Mr G. (Sorry G :happy2

[Lizann]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Sisters stayed all night with dad. It was a bad night, he was agitated and biligerent. Neurologist was just there. He has advanced vascular dementia with acute psychosis. Off to relieve sissys as they have not slept. I'll keep you posted. Yes I want a drink.

[paulywogg]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Thinking of you Liz

[abcowboy]

Sorry to hear about this Liz, and not to make light of the situation as every case is different, but your dad has exactly the same diagnosis as Bubba's dad. He had to spend 3 months as an in-patient at the rehab hospital so that he could be monitored as to what meds worked the best for him. That was 5 years ago, he is almost his normal self now, but his memory is deteoriorating as dementia is a progressive disease. We take him back every 6 months for a progression screening and meds adjustment, but he is still enjoying life and accepts his condition. The hardest thing for him was giving up his driver's license. I know it's a tough time for you, lots on your plate right now, but with proper care and medications, greatgrandpa will be able to watch Logan grow and grow!

[Rusty]

Re: One Step at a Time - June 2017

Liz:hug::hug:I am SO sorry, sweetheart! You know drinking will only plunge your sadness into infinite despair...please don't underestimate the depressant nature of AL. See if you can go over to Erin's and hold baby Logan. He will comfort you. Thinking of you and keeping you close to me. If you drink, you will have to deal with the wrath of your family and your shame. You do not need that right now. Sending positive energy to CJ and her wedding plans.

Mr.G-yes, it's getting warm in here. :-) How are things getting on with your lady friend? Of course, I would LOVE to see you and the soon-to-be Dr. Classy Glassie hook up in OZ and then spill the details to all of us. Hahahh!

Nora-is the painting all done? Does your Mom miss sharing a room with you?

Pauly-no need to apologize. You were not bitching at all!

Skendall-my neck is A LOT better with the help of GABAPENTIN. I can't live without it and I take it only at night because it makes me sleepy. Thanks for asking!

Glassie-reading only academic journals and National Geographic, you wild woman. Hahah! You sound like me. But, that's ok, right??

Hi To Techie, AG, TMH, Mr.V, and anyone I missed...happy AF Saturday!!