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Happy Birthday to 007 and me!
Is anyone considering renting an RV for the first time? I never would have considered it, but the idea of flying on a plane for hours with people packed together is very unappealing. I wouldn't want to get one of those big box RVs, but they make some smaller ones that would be fine for two people.
Well THANK YOU pard, it nice to be remembered.Happy Birthday to 007 and me!
That's...unfortunate. At least you have access to palliative care. I hope things go smoothly. My heart goes out to you and Mrs. R.We're...... doing....... Taking everything day to day. She's having more problems which means she's taking more Tramadol which means she sleeps more. Matter of fact we have to get her signed up with Hospice soon so they can take over her palliative care (et al).Ringel, how are you and Mrs R doing?
Partner wasted no time returning to my place but he is staying in my old travel trailer and keeping his distance. I found out that I cannot use the power of attorney to sign quitclaim deeds. Back to plan A, subdivide the property and file the unencumbered parcels in my name, or my daughter's name. I did win the PCH sweepstakes until I was told I had to cough up $2600 for some kind of tax stamp. Yah, I was born at night but not last night. I reported the scum.I find I miss having my brother around. He's so upbeat and positive, and full of good advice. He's still planning on returning when I get my surgery set up. He's one of the truly good people on this planet. I am sure that generations of students will miss Mr. ****** and his wisdom.
So glad you're getting that surgery, GW. I bet it will make all the difference in your quality of life. You are still partner free?
Good choice, Beau.We were engaged for 4 months. The engagement is officially over.Wow, Gallantwarrior, that's wonderful!!! I've been enjoying 30 baby chicks, and just a month later, they're pullets. I've been noticing they grow about a half an inch a day! It started out at Tractor Supply. They had an area with all this little "peep! peep!" going on, although it wasn't very loud since newborn chicks don't have opera skills right off the eggshell.We found a brand new turkey poult yesterday. Funny thing is, the tom has been dead since last Sep. I recalled a term I learned in biology classes and looked it up as it pertained to turkeys. Seems turkey hens are capable of parthenogenesis. One mom, no dad, imagine that. Little tyke is in a plastic tub in the kitchen now. Unbelievable how much noise a few ounces of fluff can make.
Oh, and I've been offline a long time. My new boyfriend complained I was online just one too many times, when I dismantled the computer and took the whole works upstairs to my late husband's office, where I wasn't going very often since it made me cry every time I went in there. But he's been gone 4 years, and I need to use the space for paperwork that needs doing from time to time. Not much of an excuse, but it's the truth. Needless to mention, I was in withdrawal because of the people right here that I love and enjoy their posts and what they think.
Last week I was hospitalized with a gall bladder problem, and was threatened with a shortened lifespan if I didn't get a surgery last Monday. Since I had to wait 11 hours for my issue of excruciating pain in odd places, I started feeling a little better 9 hours later with no treatment whatever. I was so very annoyed by the time my turn rolled around, I made the decision not to engage a surgeon, but to read up on gall bladder problems and what you could do about it sans surgery. I found several references, and they all said the same thing: apples.
So I'm on the apple diet for 5 days in which I can have apples, apple juice, filtered apple juice, and sugarless apple pie without a crust or topping. <giggle> And today I felt so good I spread 9 sacks of pebbles from Home Depot into the holes created by 3 days of lightening and thunder storms that rained the same amount of water on my little 14 acre place that would have been a flash flood anywhere else. My 2.5 acre lake became a 3 acre lake in the meantime, but it's all good. That was water coming down on us like nothing I've ever seen in my life.
It took me about 3 hours to get myself back online this evening when all the work was done. And I better go get some unfiltered apple juice because it's working. Instead of dying, I think I will be eating at least 2 apples a day as soon as my 5 solid days of apples is over. The darndest thing about apples is that even if that's all you get, you're really not hungry for other foods.
Look forward to getting out there and seeing what's going on in USMB discussions, which I have so sorely missed. Love you all. ~
Sorry you're had the problem with your galbladder Beautress, but glad you found the solution for your problem. Is this the same boyfriend or a new one?
Gosh, Gracie, it just never gets easier, does it? I buried my Roxie today. She died two days ago but I haven't had the time to do her justice. She was a wonderful guardian for her goats. She allowed the little kids to use her for a playground, allowed the moms to push her around and steal her food, if I let them at all. She served 12 years and it was undoubtedly her time and she passed quickly. I buried her under the floor of the new barn. Her spirit will continue to protect many future generations of goats. Needless to say, I am so sorry for your loss.Well...tomorrow is the day I send Abby over to Rainbow Bridge. I hav e been putting it off for too long now. She can no longer hold her bladder, she has that double eyelid thing going on, and she rarely wants snuggle time any more. She just sleeps all day and at night, she goes out on her own, but goes next door to sleep under the cars in the water department lot. She's just not having any fun and I have been selfish with not wanting to do this again. I thought Karma would be the last but nope. Now I get to send Abby too. Sigh.
Sorry to hear of yours as well.Gosh, Gracie, it just never gets easier, does it? I buried my Roxie today. She died two days ago but I haven't had the time to do her justice. She was a wonderful guardian for her goats. She allowed the little kids to use her for a playground, allowed the moms to push her around and steal her food, if I let them at all. She served 12 years and it was undoubtedly her time and she passed quickly. I buried her under the floor of the new barn. Her spirit will continue to protect many future generations of goats. Needless to say, I am so sorry for your loss.Well...tomorrow is the day I send Abby over to Rainbow Bridge. I hav e been putting it off for too long now. She can no longer hold her bladder, she has that double eyelid thing going on, and she rarely wants snuggle time any more. She just sleeps all day and at night, she goes out on her own, but goes next door to sleep under the cars in the water department lot. She's just not having any fun and I have been selfish with not wanting to do this again. I thought Karma would be the last but nope. Now I get to send Abby too. Sigh.
So many tears for those who cannot help themselves but who rely on us. Hugs for you, Gracie, and for Abbie, too. She was so very fortunate to have you in her life.She is gone. It was not easy for me, or for her. They couldn't find a vein, but eventually did but they had to give her two shots to knock her out to do it. She fought it. Which made me wonder if I made a mistake. I said so to the vet, but the vet said she was so very dehydrated, and it was the worst they've seen in awhile, and I was doing her a mercy. I doubted it until they finally got the catheter in. Then abby just laid there, aware but unable to move. Vet asked me if I was ready and I said HELL YES IM READY AND SO IS SHE, but I whispered it because I didn't want Abby to see how stressed I was. Just as she injected the finale' shot, Abby looked at me. Saw me. And I think the look in her eyes was relief. At least, that is the impression I got. I told her I loved her, only had her for 8 months but it felt like forever, and I thanked her for being my friend. I reminded her to come soon and let me know she found Gracie and Karma. I called them last night in prayer...telling to please wait at the gate...that Abby was coming. She is family too.
Alley cats don't live long. Lymphoma, cat leukmia, fights with bigger cats, dogs, mean people. Their lives are rough. She was on her own up to 10 months. But for 8 months, she was loved and taken care of. She was only 1 & 1/2 years old.
Ollie, you are my hero. Thank you for your service.View attachment 359389
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Partner seem unable to comprehend English language but at least he is keeping his distance. If he doesn't get his shit together and fix that backhoe, he will be kicked out so fast his head will fall off. Having my brothers here did help me overcome my depression and gave me a better perspective on how to deal with things. I managed to rig a shower and laundry and that improves things a lot. I also got three dump runs done. That's a lot of trash and debris. We were also permitted to burn a lot of the "slash" that was accumulating around my house. Things have improved but it was tough to lose Roxie, as you may understand. How are things going for you?Sorry to hear of yours as well.Gosh, Gracie, it just never gets easier, does it? I buried my Roxie today. She died two days ago but I haven't had the time to do her justice. She was a wonderful guardian for her goats. She allowed the little kids to use her for a playground, allowed the moms to push her around and steal her food, if I let them at all. She served 12 years and it was undoubtedly her time and she passed quickly. I buried her under the floor of the new barn. Her spirit will continue to protect many future generations of goats. Needless to say, I am so sorry for your loss.Well...tomorrow is the day I send Abby over to Rainbow Bridge. I hav e been putting it off for too long now. She can no longer hold her bladder, she has that double eyelid thing going on, and she rarely wants snuggle time any more. She just sleeps all day and at night, she goes out on her own, but goes next door to sleep under the cars in the water department lot. She's just not having any fun and I have been selfish with not wanting to do this again. I thought Karma would be the last but nope. Now I get to send Abby too. Sigh.
How are things with you? Is the partner gone for good? Are things being more peaceful for you now? I need to catch up I guess. Been hanging out at twitter lately but it depresses me so I guess I am a glutton for punishment.
Damned, Gracie! How is he handling this situation? How are you doing? I just wish there were more I could do to help. You are precious to me.Anywho....I got an email from the apts I have been waiting 5 years. They said I was 3rd on the wait list. Then said I was 2nd. Sent out referal letters to past landlords. All seemed like it will go smoothly. Alas...no. The email said not to expect to be moving back home for this year anyway. Maybe next year. sigh.
So..I am doomed to live in this place for awhile longer. Lucky me. Hell, by the time they do call, IF they call..I will be too damn old to drive the uhaul on the 6 hour drive to get there. Plus MrG is all fucked up. Legs swollen, can't see out of one eye, pretty much crippled now he is. Gonna wind up in a wheel chair soon is my guess.
