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  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019

    Mornin' ladies,

    O knew I could count on u Illi for some fun picts. And u came thru. I always liked the slots. I've never won enuff to get excited over so get going good.


    good Luck nd safe trip Sandy, now isn't that hard is it??? Rather than have me nag u LOL When u come back of course we want to hear how things went, but fll us in on Gordy and Leslie.

    Jazzy it's only in the third week but u seem to know where u stand and what's going on.

    Kim u always have things under control.

    Lori u have so much traveling to go to the Drs. and it's often enough to really get on ur nervesand it;s like going on a mini vacation. U guys have a lot of patience,

    My brain is just not working this morning.so I'm going to close for now, Thank you

    LUBS U ALL


  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited May 2019

    Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Saturday! Getting up to lots of fog but at least the rain has stopped. Hopefully the clouds will burn off today and the sun will come out. Wouldn't mind if it warmed up just a little, either. Sadie is already demanding my time and attention. She's trying to "help" me type as we speak, and had been in and out a dozen times already! Gotta love the pupper!

    Goldie--What a pain in the butt. Can your doc give you a prescription to take to a pharmacy for the needles?That size is pretty commonly used, can't imagine why they'd be hard to find. And I don't understand them not giving it while you were at the office. Did they say why other than because it wasn't delivered to the office? That just doesn't make sense to me.Glad your doc is working with you and for you and not making you work for him. A shaving or waxing party certainly seems in order!If he doesn't want to be a lifeguard, maybe he'd agree to just stand around and be ornamental?

    Cammy Cat--love the Friday dance!

    Morning, Muddling!

    Jazzy--Sorry to hear about the baby troubles, praying he bounces back and comes home soon! That is so scary to go through. Glad the new job is still going well. Love the succulent bowl!The trees are finally starting to bud out here, so there is hope. The grass is greening up, too, which is always a good sign.

    Cammy--I hope I have things under control, got lots going on this month! We'll see how well it goes.

    Brevann Springwater

    Ingredients

    Everything goes in a highball glass with ice. Pour Seven Up or Sprite on the top Garnish with lemon and some other fresh fruit. Drink with a straw.

    Best served in a Highball Glass.

  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited May 2019

    Hi ladies- took a break today and went to Santa Fe to go SHOPPING. Little upgrade for the old professional wardrobe. Saw some lovely things blooming (they are a week or 2 behind us). It was a perfect day to be up there.

    The baby is doing better, still in the hospital with an IV but his mama comes to visit and is able to nurse him. Baby steps and the family is just getting through things one day at a time.

    More tomorrow!

  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019

    Image result for funny sunday cat gifsMy Sunday best.

  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019

    Mornin'' ladies,

    A Jazzy I knew u'd find a way to get away for at least a day. I do hope the baby recovers quickly, that seems like that happens when a boy especially come a little early. But the good sign is the momma can feed him, I think Joey was 5 weeks early and stay in the hospital almost 2 weeks but he too was over 8 lbs, he looked tob ig to be all in this tiny tube and all hooked up. Damn I always end up talking about Joey. so hard when u have to see ur baby in the hospital

    Oh Kim don't try to talk me out of u have control all I know is If u were my neighbor I would love it, oh u'd move mighty quickly, but I wouldn't let u go. U'd be living in a horror film,

    It's been quiet in here everyone is either away or partying, well I'm here. My GF from HS called and the 3 of us are going to meet for lunch at the end of the month, so I'm glad about that.We don't do that enough. How funny, u spend all ur young life seeing these girls every day as yrs. go by u don't, I really don't get it. Well the one that moved away I talked to her all the time but we are the ones that went back fro 3d grade, maybe that;s why..

    I'm sorry but I'm going back to Joey. He's been home all week with a bad back, so they said it's either goofy nerves with muscles or a disc. Why can't they just find out. Instead they give him muscle relaxers and he said when he lies flat it's not so bad, but he can't stand very long or sit. Years ago we'd call this growing pains, cuz he grew so fast, but I don't think that really happens anymore, or if it ever did.

    I think I'm ready to take a nap now. silly, I know.

    LUBS U ALL



  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019
  • goldie0827
    goldie0827 Member Posts: 6,595
    edited May 2019

    Mud, what kind of SE's do you have and where are your numbers at. Mine are like 325 and 350.

    Jazzy, glad things are going well on the work front. Pretty planter you got, what nursery did you go to? We went to one out there, but I don't remember the name of it. I believe they sold some of our products long ago. Prayers out to  your family that the little guy will be ok.

    Cami, you seem to be a bit on the quiet side, are you ok? Kim would not want to move if she were next you, nor would I. You are such a joy, and I know this first hand. I hope Joey is careful with those pills. Why the heck don't they do some scans, good grief! I hope he feels better soon. When is school out?

    NM, I did have a script. Seems CVS can get all gauges of needles except the one I need! The office I go to is now partnered with Honor Health, and there are so many rules now, even the staff doesn't like it. That dude is def. ornamental for sure! I hope things are drying out for you. Did Sadie get her bath?

    Off to Vegas tomorrow, not sure I'll be able to check in until I get home. At the very least, I will read! Not looking forward to this. But camping in about 3 weeks for 10 days. My right foot has really been hurting, the outside edge. When I first get out of bed, I can barely walk, but after being on it for a bit, it eases up. Not sure how I'm going to do with all the walking at the show. I wore some boots with heel to the doctors and it started hurting the next day, so I'm wondering if it has something to do with that. I did not do a lot of walking that day, mostly driving and sitting at doctors.

  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited May 2019

    Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Sunday Funday! Getting up to a lovely day today, sun is out, if a bit hazy. Cool but warmer than yesterday. Sadie's mud flat is drying out, so she's not dragging quite so much dirt into the house. Setting up a new printer today, the old one needed to be fed paper one page at a time and was driving me crazy, so I gave in and got a new one on the way back from the bean suppah. I hope this one works better!

    Jazzy--Glad to hear baby is able to nurse, that is always a good sign! I hope the shopping trip was fun.

    Cammy Cat--pretty bonnet!I cannot believe that living next to you would be like being in a horror movie. I'd expect it to be more like a slap stick comedy! Poor Joey, those growing pains can be problematic! Praying he feels better soon!

    Nice DOTD!

    Goldie--Sadie's bath is on the schedule for this afternoon. There's a movement away from doing scans when people have back pain cuz the findings are generally not helpful. The more backs that are scanned the more disc and other problems they are finding, many in people with no back pain at all. The thinking is that the pain is not coming from the boney changesas has always been thought since so many people have them without having pain and since so many people with back pain are not helped for any length of time by back surgery. I can't believe CVS doesn't carry one of the most commonly used size of needles in the business! Just crazy! Have fun in Vegas.

  • goldie0827
    goldie0827 Member Posts: 6,595
    edited May 2019

    Vegas is work related, no fun to be had. We don't even like Vegas! If you can believe that!

  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited May 2019

    Hi friends- happy Cinqo de Mayo. Now with that, you all have permission to have your favorite margarita. My favorite is a top shelf made with any good type of tequila and some Grand Marnier. But given tomorrow is a work day, I won't partake, but if any of you are, enjoy!

    Goldie- my fav nursery here is called Jericho Nursery. They are owned by the Rowland family, which was "the place" to go when I first moved here 20 plus years ago for their supplies. Not totally sure what happened, but supposedly just could not keep that biz going and they closed in 2005. Yet, when I discovered Jericho around 2012, I learned one of the owners started that one a few years back. They did some of my relandscaping when my two back yard trees died (the drought has killed a good 1/3 of the trees here). My trees they put in are doing really well too! The smaller nurseries compete with places like Lowes and Home Depot as you know, but think Jericho has diversified enough to make it work. When I went this week, they were pretty cleaned out of perennials and are having a good spring. I am all for supporting the little guy (and as we both know as biz owners, we need to support other small businesses).

    I am sorry to hear your foot is hurting. There is something called Toprocin that helps with foot pain (although I know your foot pain may be from bone mets). I have used it for foot problems and thought I would suggest it if you can find some at a store in Vegas. Check Whole Foods. I hope the trip goes okay (I am not a big fan of Vegas either).

    Cami- I am so sorry to hear Joey is down with a bad back. Been a stressful time for the family this past year and perhaps his body is just rebelling. I hope he is better soon and does not miss too much school. I is this the end of 9th grade? How is Leslie doing?

    Any big plans for Mothers Day for you and Les? Maybe your other DD too?

    NM- I am visualizing you and Sadie both ending up with a bath today! Having done dog baths for my sister's dog long ago when I lived with her for a year in the 1980's, I always say that both the person and the dog get wet. Good thing is you have a water lovin' doggie there. Are you still getting snow or is it just still cold there? I always remember the warm months being July and August. Maine is lovely in the summer but the summers are very short. I hope you have fun today.

    Chi- I read back you are on a trip for your music and hope everything is going well for you.

    Ill, the Karens, Celia C, Mistyeyes, JC, and everyone else, how are you doing this weekend?

    Hope everyone has a good sunday funday and margarita day!

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  • karen1956
    karen1956 Member Posts: 6,503
    edited May 2019

    Jazz - when are in Denver area, or did I miss it?

    Gorgeous week-end weather but rain (and maybe snow) for mid week!!!

  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited May 2019

    Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Monday Monkey Day! Boy was yesterday a beautiful day. I even got to sit out on the deck for a bit, until the hammock chair broke!Fortunately I was getting out and so landed on my butt on the deck and not on the supports.Sadie got her bath, you should have seen the looks she was giving me while I was cleaning up after! But she smells a whole lot better than old mud now.

    Goldie--can't imagine not having ANY fun while in Vegas, but if it's a business trip and there's no time to sneak away for a few minutes, I guess I can see how it could happen.

    Jazzy--Oh, yes, Sadie bath time is shower time for me, too. I just strip off and climb in the tub with her, get her all cleaned up, then shower myself off.Then I get out and wipe down the walls, flush, sink, and floor to mop up the water she shakes off and get the bathroom cleaned up, too. Then I have a load of towels to wash and dry!It's a bit of a production, but one with a lot of good outcomes! No more snow here, I don't think. Finally warm enough to enjoy being outside for a bit. Drying up enough that I should be able to start doing some yard work soon.

    Beeraquirilla recipe

    Beeraquirilla

    Ingredients

    Pour into a blender in this order: ice - beer - tequila - rum - daquari mix - margarita mix. Blend until frothy, then pour.

    Best served in a Margarita Glass.

  • JCSLibrarian
    JCSLibrarian Member Posts: 564
    edited May 2019

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    Here is a pic of the view from the porch of the mountain house as clouds are rolling in. I could watch this view change for days! We really enjoyed our time in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Caught up on the library drama, ate way too much and made plans for more fun in the future.

    The next pic is after a storm has moved through.

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    Ready to catch up on house chores and get ready to meet with my Oncologist. I left him a list of questions and some articles about MBC. Seriously thinking about a second opinion, but have not decided yet. Every day is a new day.

    Let's have a great week!

    p.S. I am not ready to admit what my stupid mistake was about loading pictures. 🤪😂

  • ChiSandy
    ChiSandy Member Posts: 12,133
    edited May 2019

    Got home last night--it was a fun convention, especially musically (though we had to leave for home too early for me to attend the "Fountain Pens: Steampunk meets modern technology"--pen collecting is my other hobby). Nothing alcoholic in the Consuite worth taking out my Invisalign to drink--and the pinot noir I ordered Fri. night with dinner at Bennigan's (the hotel's adjacent restaurant) was mediocre and came in a glass the size of a fishbowl. Did find orange-flavored Perrier in a truck stop en route home yesterday; and the local root beer I had with lunch at an Iowa City BBQ was delicious but a bit flat and too sweet. No alcohol last night. Going to a followup meeting & reception at the CBA later this aft., and taking the train to get there, so I might indulge in a little wine to go with the snacks.

    I lost 90 min. of my life I'll never get back trying to load and play a CLE webinar for which I registered. Guess what the topic was? "Mindfulness and Stress Reduction for Attorneys!" I followed every requirement (OS, hardware, browser, internet connection) and still couldn't get the thing to load at first and then to play with each re-load. Had to install plug-in after plug-in (which was never mentioned among the hardware & software requirements), to no avail. And every "Help" link (phone number, e-mail, troubleshooting form) was fruitless. I figure they owe me my 1CLE credit for all the stress they INDUCED, of which I was excruciatingly "mindful." At least I have the bulls--t "materials" included on a separate webpage--fairly useless w/o the live program. I could have done all that with the meditation and breathing apps on my phone & watch. I wanted to attend the seminar, but it wasn't offered in-person: if it had been, I'd have been able to enjoy a nice lunch & shopping before my 4pm meeting in the same bldg. GRRRRR!!!!

  • ChiSandy
    ChiSandy Member Posts: 12,133
    edited May 2019

    At this afternoon's CBA reception, Estancia Sauvignon Blanc.

  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019

    OH CHIT CHIT CHIT I lost a big post, WTF . Oh Lori I am very floopy lately, And I don't have the energy to redo my post. But take it from me, it was hysterically funny, u gals would have been laughing for days. Of course now u'll never know u just have to trust me on this.

    LUBS U ALL

  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019
  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited May 2019

    Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Twofer Tuesday! This busy month is flying right along. I love the sun getting up before I do, makes me feel like I have way more energy through the day.Sadie has been working hard supervising the neighborhood and is sleeping hard at night herself. Last night she must have gotten too warm on the bed cuz she got off, dumped over a basket full of clean clothes and made a bed out of them on the closet floor. That's where I found her when I got up!Now that load of clothes need serious defurring.

    Librarian--wow, what a view! I can see where you could spend some serious time sitting on the porch with aglass of wine or coffee or tea or whatever and watching the show. Getting a second opinion might be a good way to setyour mind at ease about your treatment plan. Better a second opinion than living with the "what if" thoughts.

    Chi--it's a pain in the butt when technology doesn't work. Sorry you missed the webinar.

    Cammy--you really need to stop feeding that post-stealing-gremlin! He may look like a cute kitty but he's MEAN! I'm sure the post was totally hilarious, sorry I missed it! Poor kitty, looks so sad!

    Image result for sad kitty cocktail recipe

    "The Siamese Cat" Cocktail

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz. strong coffee, chilled
    • 2 oz. White Chocolate Liqueur, such as Godiva
    • 1 oz. Milk or Dark Chocolate Liqueur, such as Godiva
    • 1 oz. Kahlua
    • 1 oz. Frangelico
    • 1 oz. heavy cream or milk
    • ice

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a bar mixer over ice.
    • Shake well to chill.
    • Pour into a glass (with or without the ice) and enjoy!
  • goldie0827
    goldie0827 Member Posts: 6,595
    edited May 2019

    Jazzy, I don't think the foot problem is from bone mets, altho I can't be positive! I think it was the boots I was wearing and even tho I wasn't doing alot of walking, it was just the position of my foot in the boot. But the other one doesn't hurt! Who knows! The nursery we went to was Plants of the Southwest. And yes, helping out the little guy is good, that's us, the "little guy".

    NM, what a chore to give Sadie a bath. Can you give her one outside with the garden hose, or is it too cold for that? No time for fun in Vegas. We spend all day, walking up and down isles looking at products, from 9-5. So come 5 o'clock, you just want something to eat and sit down and hit the bed!

    JCS, those pictures are so beautiful! What a view. We have a nice a view from our home, different of course, but none the less beautiful.

    Cami, do you post from a computer? If you right click, you will see "undo", click that, it may take a few times doing, but your post should reappear. Or, like I said before, do it in an email, then copy and paste it here. And we love you, whether floopy or not!

    We are staying at the Westgate, forming the old Hilton. Room is quite hot, I don't think the AC is working, glad I brought a fan. Will call down to see what's going on. Well, time to get moving.
    Cheers ma dears!

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  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited May 2019

    Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Hump Day! The CPR teaching equipment arrived at work yesterday, It's a lot like Christmas in the office right now! I was mad at Mother Nature yesterday, it was lovely and sunny right up until time to leave work, then it started raining! Rained all the way home and while I was getting the studded tires off the car and doing some grocery shopping. Stopped raining at bedtime. Sigh. Nothing like coming home to a wet doggo, but Sadie was happily running around the yard in the rain when I got home.

    Goldie--I do wash her outside in the summer, but it's not warm enough to do that quite yet. Also, when I wash her outside she runs off and rolls around as soon as we get done, and right now that would mean she rolls in the mud! Sounds like you don't have any trouble getting steps in with all that aisle walking.

    Arizona Sunrise recipe

    Arizona Sunrise

    Ingredients

    Add ice into a tall-stemed cocktail glass, pour grenadine over ice, add enough that some settles on the bottom of the glass Add tequila, orange juice, and lime juice into shaker with ice. Shake thourghly. Garnish with a straw, lime wedge OR orange and cherry.

    Best served in a Cocktail Glass.

  • illimae
    illimae Member Posts: 5,710
    edited May 2019

    That Arizona sunrise looks great!

    NM, DH and I are planning a trip to Vermont and Massachusetts next month with a stop somewhere for lobster. I was considering Five Islands, any thoughts or suggestions?

  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019
  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019

    Mornin' ladies,

    Lori I'm sorry I'm not a big fan of Vegas <I got married there once> but walking around all that time, how the hell do u do that without all kinds of pain. I hope ur eating good and then resting as much as possible.

    Kim this crazy weather is well crazy. Lots of rain , a little warm but not that warm and how do u stop a dog from chasing rabbits. This is horrible.I forget u always have to change ur tires, cuz we can't here.Our streets are so bad I don't know how much difference it would make. U always have the best DOTD'S and find the eact theme for anything.

    JC those pics were beautiful, it looks like the top of the world where u were sitting. <anyone one get that>

    Illi do u ever stop, wow I'm so glad u can go all these places.

    Sandy ur another one, I think ur still on the tour....I hope ur having fun.

    Lori if ur foot still hurts u should try what Jazzy suggested, it's just for foot pain, I won't give u any suggestions cu I'll just end up putting my foot in my mouth, but I did see it on line at CVS and Walgreens. Ur DD should be feeling pretty good now right.

    Oh Leslie's PC saw she was going to see another Dr. Well he ended up telling her maybe this pain and stuff was all in her mind. She got mad but was speechless. So when we were talking she said exactly what I thought since she's bi=polar it's easy to say. Yea he's right , cancer, that huge whole < then they told her she can never have full use of her left arm again> now another operation in 2 weeks, plus other crap. I felt like calling him myself but she didn't want me too. He told her to see her head Dr. which she does and he said he was amazed at how well she has been doing, so am I but I see how on edge she is and I get a little wobbly about it. But so many wuoild be upset easily about all this.

    The guy in the office is off today so I'm working til tomorrow at 9am, I don't know if I can do this anymore, it's so many calls and trying to space app't. I talked to Bob last nite and he told me he'd help me as much as I wanted and call him any time. I don't tell Dan cuz he thinks I can do all of this easily and I don't want him to get worried. Dan and I watched Game of Thrones for 3 hours the other nite. He tries so hard to spend time with me, I tell him not to really, he's so busy with 3 boys and works like a dog. But I do know I'm a space free zone for him LOL

    Hello to everyone hoping mid=week ur feeling well and for many of u true spring. We're on a seesaw here and if I'm on 1 side it will stay the same. Just have to figure the good side.

    LUBS U ALL

  • NativeMainer
    NativeMainer Member Posts: 10,462
    edited May 2019

    Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Thirsty Thursday! It's Make Your Own Pizza day for lunch at work, so guess what I'm getting for lunch! Had a great evening with the Wednesday Women and Wine group yesterday. The waiter we had was just a hoot and a half and I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who left a bigger than average tip forhim. The Mac and Cheese I had was to die for. We branched out a little bit and met at a Draft Haus. More beer than anything else, of course, but some nice wines and even a few meads! I indulged in a Maine made Lavender Mead that was sooooo yummy.Sadie was not impressed by my late arrival home and after getting her Welcome home ear scratches and belly rubs she sat with her back to me and thumped her tail until I apologized! She is so funny sometimes!

    Illi--5 Islands has a good reputation.Cabbage Island is another great place--starts with a ferry ride to the island, then a traditional clambake!

    https://www.cabbageislandclambake.com/

    Cammy Cat--that poor kitty just can't get a break! I have no idea how to stop a dog from chasing rabbits. Sight hounds will chase anything that moves, it's part of their nature and not easily changed. Leashes and fences are all I know to stop them! So sorry to hear Leslie is getting the run around from her docs. Telling someone something is all in their head is just cruel. It's certainly not helpful. I'm sure you are doing a good job with the phones, but I can see how it could be pretty hard work. I can imagine how restful it is for Dan to spend time with you!

    Ingredients:750ml Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva rum450ml lemon juice300ml rosemary &amp; thyme simple syrup (to make, combine two parts white sugar to one part water, add one sprig of thyme, one sprig of rosemary and bring to a boil. Let stand until cool.)150ml of honeyMethod:Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl with ice. Ladle into punch glasses. Garnish each glass with sprigs of rosemary and thyme.– Emmanuel Pena, Domaine Select Wine &amp; Spirits

    Blood of the Dragon punch

    Ingredients:

    750ml Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva rum

    450ml lemon juice

    300ml rosemary & thyme simple syrup (to make, combine two parts white sugar to one part water, add one sprig of thyme, one sprig of rosemary and bring to a boil. Let stand until cool.)

    150ml of honey

    Method:

    Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl with ice. Ladle into punch glasses. Garnish each glass with sprigs of rosemary and thyme.

  • goldie0827
    goldie0827 Member Posts: 6,595
    edited May 2019

    NM, no trouble getting steps in for sure, just hard to do when your foot hurts! I figured it was too cold to bathe Sadie outside. I don't know what a "mead", but the lavendar sounds very yummy. Too funny about Sadie putting her back to you.

    Cami, you are so funny. Getting married in Vegas, putting your foot in your mouth, etc.! I have no trouble eating, nor getting enough rest! I hope Les is leaving that asshole doctor...IDIOT! And what is this next surgery for? I'm sorry for all the phone calls and it's getting to you, can Leslie help with that? Your family sure loves you. I can't believe Dan just hangs out with you for 3 hours! I saw where Lucky is not only chasing the rabbits, but bringing them in the house. Maybe a muzzle for when he goes out? He will still chase, but won't be able to bring them in!

    Came home a day early, show just isn't what it used to be, but I'm glad we got to leave early. The phones were ringing like crazy while we were gone and of course lots orders. So super busy today!

  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019
  • camillegal
    camillegal Member Posts: 16,882
    edited May 2019

    Mornin' ladies,

    Ki, I don't know what a mead is either, I guess Lori and I aren't very savvy when it comes to drinking. But I like the name of the DOTD today. I'm glad u had a good timtho. And Sadie, she let's u give her the scratches and rubs, THEN she turns her back on u. She's so funny.

    Lori I bet coming back u'd be busy but business is business so it all goes along. Kind of glad u came back early that sounded like a lot of walking for u. I know u really take care of ur'self but u are an over-doer just anyway, that's why I preach to u. Is ur foot better now that ur home???

    oops I didn't realize the time, my niece will be here any time and I have to set up my shower. Oh this latest surgery she's having they can't figure out what is on her ovary the test she had was inconclusive so it might be benign or it might be cancer as the Dr. told her. I told Leslie it's probably all in her head. All these Drs. are full of chit.

    LUBS U ALL


  • ChiSandy
    ChiSandy Member Posts: 12,133
    edited May 2019

    Mead is wine made from fermenting honey (usually first diluted with water). Back in pre-medieval days it was always sweet (as was ALL wine). But nowadays, especially with people keeping bees and selling artisanal honey (do the bees know they're "artisans"), there has been a "craft mead" scene, with the stuff ranging from bone-dry (very long fermentation) to sweet, flavored & unflavored.

    Been home since Sun. night, but dealing with the usual daily-life stuff--home maintenance, shopping, personal care appts., rehearsing/voice lessons, family crises, etc. Had a scary episode yesterday with my sis in VA calling me about chest pain--told her to call 911 and not try to drive herself to the ER. They were able to rule out heart attack & gallstones, and did an EGD (upper endoscopy). Diagnosis was severe reflux attack, but she didn't ask if it was a "differential" diagnosis (i.e., process of elimination) or if they actually saw some sort of inflammation in her esophagus or stomach. What was amazing was that from the time she hung up on me till they discharged her from the ER was less than 3 hrs.--including blood work, EKG, and EGD. VA Med. Ctr. certainly has its sh*t together.

    Alas, no cool DOTD to report, as I haven't had any reason to drink anything other than water, seltzer or coffee. Bob is raving about "spiked seltzer," which has flavorings & alcohol but no sugar, but if I want a buzz (which I don't) I'm not about to blow 100 calories on anything other than a good wine or spirits. Alcohol has never "refreshed" me, not even an ice-cold beer, the way ice water or seltzer has. I'm really liking Bubly (black cherry or strawberry) and the LaCroix "Curate" line ("cerise/limon," aka cherry-lime) flavored but unsweetened zero-cal seltzers. I also occasionally throw a few drops of Sodastream's unsweetened lemon-lime or orange "flavor drops" into a glass of plain seltzer. There's a new brand out that uses actual lime juice, not "flavoring," "essence" or "extract." But I think I'm going to make salmon tonight, so perhaps going to Coravin a new bottle of rosé, Pinot Noir or Beaujolais...unless I don't feel like drinking anything alcoholic. I have some really nice non-alc. weissbier, but do I really need the calories & carbs?

  • illimae
    illimae Member Posts: 5,710
    edited May 2019

    NM, thanks so much for the tip! I reserved a spot for Cabbage Island 😀 Both places had great reviews but cabbage island with the ferry and beach dinning feels more like an event, not just lunch.

    I’m all over the place doing serious bucket list stuff while I am stable and have the energy to do it.

    Every two month brain MRI tomorrow, I’ll be drinking either way, hopefully in celebration not sorrow. Have a good evening ladies 😀🍷

  • Jazzygirl
    Jazzygirl Member Posts: 12,533
    edited May 2019

    Ill- in your pocket ♥️

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