how about drinking?

camillegal

camillegal

Mornin' ladies

Here I go again, trying. I never got back yesterday, When I answer calls that's not all, I get all the something went wrong calls in the evening and I have to figure out how to make someone happy an get it fixed the next day. So I get all involved in something I know nothing about, but I do it. Somehow. Anyway.

Sandy how nice to have ur songs not just complimented but used, good for you.

Jazzy ur sunsets are so beautiful and again another great picture of it.

Kim has ur mom talked to Dick's kids, maybe they don't care, maybe. would that make a difference. But I do understand, cuz like I said before my mom never wanted to have a condo, but in time she really liked it cuzz she made good friends, they'd have luncheons, played cards an different games when the weather was crummy cuz they didn't have to leave the bldg. They were all in their 80's but very active and I lived there too and loved to see my mom so active.

Misty 2 hours away. Wow u r adventurous driving alone. I know I couldn't. But I hope u have a good time. U sound pretty busy now getting organized but that's good for you. Will u stay overnite there??? Or is it an afternoon wedding.

Jeez everyone sounds busy, I was thinking when I worked, I' clean, shop, work an declutter without giving a thought to it, just do it. Now everything has to be planned and then it's not always done when planned. How things change. But my shower is usually on time LOL

Lori everytime u have to go anyplace, its always hours away. Oh how I would hate that. I give u so much credit u don't complain u just do it.

Mary how is everything going for u now.

Illi I pray ur feeling better by now.

I'll chek in later.

LUBS U ALL

camillegal

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIM

illimae

NM, happy happy birthday 🎉

So, I got out of the hospital on Monday after my 1st of 3 partial cerebellum brain rads, I threw up in the car on the way home and have been sick each day since. The anti-nausea meds are finally working better but it’s been miserable. The blood clot is improving, so that’s a start.

Jazzygirl

Ill- I am so sorry to hear things are still hard for you. Hoping that the vomiting issue ceases and you can get some rest.

Sending much love

MinusTwo

Oh geez Illimae - so sorry for the 'eruptions'. I do hope you're managing to get enough liquid down so you don't get dehydrated.

camillegal

Illi I had to check, well I pray it helps a lot very soon, not just a little. Keep us posted as much as u can. <<<HUGS>>>

NativeMainer

Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy TGIF day! Getting up to another chilly ayem, 9 below the donut. Supposed to warm up through the day today, and get into the 20s. Still brrrrr. I cannot say how much I appreciate having a Sadie bed warmer these cold nights!Took the afternoon off work and had lunch at Mom & Dick's with another couplewho were celebrating their anniversary.Very nice afternoon!

Cammy Cat--I know what it's like to get caught up in work and forget everything else. Feels good to finally get everything done, though, doesn't it?Mom hasn't talked to Dick's kids about staying in the house. She's convinced that they will want the place to use as a camp as soon as Dick dies or can't live there anymore. I think Mom would end up thriving in a retirement community, there are some that have individual cottages she could start out in and move up to more help as she needed it, but she will not even consider the option. She's already decided it's too expensive and has too many rules and regulations, and neighbors will be too close, and on and on. And I can understand, I wouldn't like that either. Particularly if I couldn't have a dog.

Illi--I'm glad you are out of the hospital, sorry you are struggling with nausea. Praying the meds kick in better very soon.

Good Morning, Jazzy, Minus!

Birthday Cake Martini

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Vodka
• 3 ounces Coconut Cream (or half and half)
• 1 ounce White Chocolate liqueur (I used Godiva)
• 1 ounce Amaretto
• Ice
• For Glass rims:
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Place the honey and sprinkles on two separate shallow dishes. Dip your martini glass in the honey first and then into the sprinkles to coat the rim. Set aside.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine all the ingredients with ice and shake very well. Pour cocktail into prepared glass.
3. Enjoy!

From <https://aclassictwist.com/wp-json/mv-create/v1/creations/91/print>

goldie0827

NM, maybe your mom can find a small house, but roto tilling a garden? I can't even do that. That is with a REAL roto tiller, not one of those little ones that weigh like 10 lbs.! I'm sure you had a nice a visit. As for Harrison Ford, he IS old! Well, not really THAT old, he is 77. Anxious to see the movie today. We learned that the dog in the movie is computer generated, not real at all.

Cami, it's never really bothered me about driving so far for things, maybe because it's so pretty out here, and I've always liked driving.

BabyGirl, you always seem to be in good spirits, I hope that is truely the case. Glad you got to go home, but not the getting sick part. Love the new avitar.

Mary, how was that 3am rise? How far is the airport from you? And how are YOU?

Misty, the cleaning out and regular cleaning being a gastly circle is an understatement! I hope you are able to make it to the wedding.

Jazzy, sorry there are issues with your SIL and the visit with the aunt. But my gosh, elderly, not in good health, and all the way over on the East coast. I think facetime would be the best option. I'm sure she would go if she thought she could.

Movie day! Expecting rain tomorrow and into Sunday. Which means more muddy roads. They are in such poor condition as it is. Dentist appt. went pretty well. I had peridontal disease back in my early 20's, so over the years have tried to take good care of my teeth. Had the surgery and all back then. Well I have one spot where I have had additional bone loss, it's around my molar, top left, the very last tooth in the back. So anyways, the gal was really digging deep, which I don't mind at all. I'll make that appt. when I get back from Michigan, which is creeping up on me!

goldie0827

goldie0827

Jazzygirl

Good morning friends- TGIF! Hope everyone's week has been good. I have had a busy and productive week with business networking. Went to a prof org meeting last night and connected with a colleague, and told him I am looking so we are going to get a meeting set up for early in March. More leads! Getting contacted by a lot of recruiters about travel jobs too, and did submit for one thing that is mostly remote with a bit of travel. Getting closer and told myself after getting some things resolved on some tax form issues, I need to get on this to get my info in to my accountant so that work is done. It's been a good week on the business front.

Got a nice surprise e-mail from one of my cousins from the family that always finds there way out west for visits. She and her husband are coming out west in mid-March and will be visiting another friend in my city, so they should have a couple days here in town. They are looking to see some of the desert in bloom, and advised them to head to the low desert have a better view of that to head down to southern NM and over to the Sonoran desert in southern AZ.

NM- very happy belated birthday. It sounds like you had a nice afternoon yesterday with the family celebrating your special day and that of others. Did Sadie get to join your get together yesterday?

Goldie- I have lurked a bit on FB and saw you have been cleaning up around your place, including your vehicles. I am going to get a few things done outside this morning before I head to my errands this afternoon. We will have rain here tomorrow and Sunday and supposedly some high winds on Sunday (yuck).Thanks for your continued support around my family situation. I have not heard from my sis in a couple days and going to call her this morning to check in. I love St Patty's day, used to celebrate it more back east where there were lots of Irish folks.

Ill- sending much love on this Friday and hoping things are better for you. There are BCO sisters all pulling for you here with their love and prayers and wishes for better days.

Teka- still getting snow in north country?

Cami, Chi, Misty, Minus, Celia C, and everyone else here, wishing you a good Friday. It is also National Margarita day. Make me proud ladies.

camillegal

camillegal

Oh see when I put my gif up, I usually follow that with my post, I fell asleep an just wanted to check in and I remembered I didn't even write anything. Oh I don't have dementia but this is my brain ????????? and this is my brain on drugs.????????? so u see it all works out.

Illi I was hoping to see u, I hope u have a better day today.

And Mary how are u doing, Also thinking of you. Lots of prayers today.

Kim sounds like u had a nice BD and being with family is the best, Well I think ur loosing the battle of the home vs condo debate so just go with it, but always remember and never forget these 4 little words "I told you so" not nice to say to ur mom but u take what u can. There is always the she can live with u when the time comes, but I know I could never live with my mom, I could with my dad but never my mom and I totally loved her.

Jazzy for St. Patricks day the Chicago river was always green, I don't know if they still do that. Sandy would know , but that was always a huge holiday around here, parades and all, Marty is 1/2 Irish and that whole family goes crazy, of course that means Joey is 1/4th BUT i always push St. Joseph's day 2 days later but for the most part people have forgotten about that one. Joey usually remembers cuz he'll wear red that day, one of his favorite colors cuz he can really see the color. His closet is color coded with each group but red speaks for itself.

All of u stop cleaning, ur driving me crazy besides when it's spring and spring cleaning comes u won't have anything to do.It's called spring cleaning for a reason, not mid winter cleaning.

OMG I did it again, I started this and thought I sent it. WTF is the matter with me. I'm sending now.

LUBS U ALL

Jazzygirl

Cami- I think they do still color the river green, think I have seen it on TV in the past. But I bet Chi or others might know better. Red is my fav color too, so Joey and I are on the same page on that along with the music thing.

illimae

I’m doing ok ladies, still can’t really eat but I was put back on low dose steroids to stop the radiation induced nausea and vomiting, so at least I’m keeping what I get in down. It’s not fun but I’m getting by. Thanks for caring ❤️

MinusTwo

Thanks for checking in Illimae. Glad the nausea is abating. And I too love your new picture. Holding you in the light.

ChiSandy

Happy belated birthday, Kim! Hope it was a good one.

Ilona, good to hear your nausea is waning--and you are definitely rocking those shades!

They definitely do still dye the river green on St. Patrick's Day. In fact, RPM Seafood on the river is doing a big brunch buffet with a "dye watch" party. (Hope it's not just green beer). The most bizarre food for the holiday is green bagels. Eeeeuwww...

My housekeeper's BIL died Wed. (on his 57th birthday), down in South Bend, IN. He had brittle Type 2 diabetes all his adult life--became blind in his "good" eye and lost a leg. He was on dialysis and his PICC line ruptured his vein--he bled out in minutes. He had planned to have his sister take him to the casino, but it was not to be. So we're going down there for the funeral Wednesday. (Had to reschedule a bunch of appointments). Unfortunately, S. Bend is in the heart of "lake effect snow" country--once, my band played a concert at a UU church there, and when we arrived we had to dig out of 18" of snow to find the key that was left for us so we could set up (and play to only the staff). Our lovely mini-spring weekend will draw to an abrupt close by mid-afternoon Tues., and the snow (while it will be gone from here by Wed.) will be brutal over on that side of the lake. The drive will be awful--the funeral is at noon, but our original plan to leave Chicago at 8 am (remember, we lose an hour crossing into Eastern time) would be thwarted not just by rush hour traffic but snowy roads and possible white-out conditions. So I'll probably drive down on Tues. and get a hotel suite, leaving a key for my housekeeper & her DH (it was his brother) after he finishes his own dialysis session over at the Hines V.A. (almost as long a drive to S. Bend as it is from here). There is the possibility that the weather may be so bad that my housekeeper & BIL may miss the funeral--their older sister is arriving from Memphis on Monday. I barely knew him--met him maybe once or twice in the past 35 years. (My godson--his nephew--and fiancee will try to drive down early from Hyde Park, which is about 40 minutes south of here). Nightmare scenario is that I might be the only one of the Chicago contingent to be able to make it. (His mom was Gordy's first baby-nurse; when she had to move on to a new assignment, her DIL--my housekeeper--became Gordy's nanny). Jonny--the baby of the family--was the first of the 5 siblings to pass away, and my housekeeper's DH is not in great shape himself.

So another side effect of this is that I had to reschedule my ENT appointment--for which I had to wait 4 weeks to begin with. Earliest I could get is March 19--which means I have to put up with this effing pulsatile tinnitus (which sounds like soldiers marching on cat litter in rhythm) for another month! Bob thinks I should try Northwestern or Rush to see if I can be seen by a neurotologist or vascular specialist there earlier. Everything I read says that unilateral pulsatile tinnitus (hearing my heartbeat in one ear) is a symptom of something more serious, and it's outrageous that I should have to wait two months to see an actual specialist, much less get diagnostic scans done. North Shore made me see an audiologist first, as a gatekeeper (basically, to rule out earwax or a middle ear infection). I wasn't even allowed to make an ENT appt. till I'd seen her first to have my hearing tested. Meanwhile, thank heaven for Xanax and CBD--otherwise I'd never get any sleep due to "the army in my ear."

DsOTD was decaf almond-milk breve cappuccino, a cortado (bigger than a macchiato, smaller than a cappuccino) at a café, CBD-spiked blood orange seltzer and 3 oz. of Mumm's Napa Brut Reserve. I was eyeing Bob's bottle of Pierre Ferrand Ambre cognac on the sideboard...naaah.

goldie0827

Jazzy, the dessert blooms are so pretty and even hard to believe. Every year we say we are gonna go the the dessert botanical garden, maybe this year we will make it! Nice to hear you have family coming. We are just selling the one vehicle. It's an F250 diesel, DH wants the F150 gas. Too much maintenance on diesel. Same weather for us today and tomorrow.

Cami, I think all of us have brains on drugs!

BabyGirl, glad you are checking in and you are getting help with the steroids and keeping things down. Hoping things are starting to heal. Do the doctors say how long this could take?

Sandy, safe travels to S. Bend and good luck with getting into the ENT sooner than later.

Call of the Wild was good. Harrison doesn't make an appearance until about half way through the movie. Very kid friendly as well. A movie for dog lovers for sure. My brother is in Cancun and took some ashes of my mom, and 2 other very good friends that passed. They spread the ashes in the ocean during sun rise and later in the day, behold a rainbow.

goldie0827

DOTD: Rainbow Cocktail

• 1/2 oz dark Creme de Cacao
• 1/2 oz Creme de Violette
• 1/2 oz yellow Chartreuse
• 1/2 oz Maraschino Liqueur
• 1/2 oz Benedictine
• 1/2 oz green Chartreuse
• 1/2 oz Cognac

Start by pouring the Creme de Cacao into a pousse-cafe glass. Follow by pouring each of the other ingredients, in the order given above, one at a time in layers.

NativeMainer

Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Sunny Saturday ayem! My brother and SILL are coming up for a visit, so going over to Mom and Dick's for the day. Working tomorrow, but he census is low and it should be a calm day. Sadie is looking forward to going for a ride and getting some extra attention.

Goldie --I actually have one of those little rototillers, and it works great for what I do, which is little projects. When Mom talks about a garden she's talking about BIG gardens, like 10 feet by 10 feet. She won't think about something smaller, and I think she forgets she doesn't need veggies to can for a family for the winter. I heard about the dog in the movie being computer generated. You'll have to let us know how realistic it is.

Oh, my, what a Birthday Party!

Jazzy--thanks for the birthday wishes. Sadie didn't go with me Thursday, but she is going with today.

Cammy Cat--I did have a nice birthday, thanks. I'm not arguing house vs condo or anything else with Mom, just listening to her as she natters on about the whole thing. Her choice, her life, her money. I learned a long time ago to never say "I told you so" to her. I'm just going along for the ride. I like the idea of closet that is color organized!

Hugs, Illimae!

Chi--Thank you, the birthday was a very good one! So sorry to hear about the housekeepers BIL. Sounds like snow will make the funeral traveling chancy. Be careful out there! Sorry to hear the ENT appointment had to be moved, and all the hassle going on with that, too.

Goldie--I've seen some of those sculptures on line, made of paper and can do bizarre things with them! Glad the movie is good. That is a gorgeous location, and the rainbow is a wonderful message from above!

And a perfect cocktail!

Jazzygirl

Hi friends- happy rainy Saturday from NM. I was out this morning for an errand and was planning to go back out for a yoga class, but I can just as easily do some yoga here at home today. I want to get a crock pot of green chili stew going and am finishing up some de-cluttering activities too this weekend too, so perhaps I just made the decision I am in for the day.

Ill- thank you for checking in here and letting us know how you are doing. Continuing to send much healing love to you with all you are going through.

Goldie- that is great you are going to sell one of the trucks. And I so love the photos in HI where they took your moms ashes, along with the flowers and then the rainbow. What a beautiful resting place for her to be and the rainbow seems like a very spiritual sign to me that she was with everyone there during that. May your mama rest in peace and soar with the angels.

NM- glad Miss Sadie is out and about with you today. I hope the visit with family is excellent today.

Chi- sorry to hear about the losses with the housekeeper's family and hope the services go well. Getting those specialist apts rescheduled is a real nightmare here too.

Cami- you cracked me up with the "all of you stop cleaning" but we are not listening. La la la la la, I can't hear you! Midwinter cleaning it is, then soon it will be time for work in the gardens. Are you recovered from your little fall last weekend?

I talked to my sister yesterday as she was coming through her flu stupor from the week. She thought it was a cold to start, but with a fever that moved in, she knew it was something worse. She really hit the wall and was laying low all week, but going to see my SIL today with a mask on.

I did have the opportunity to bring up the Facetime idea for my SIL and her east coast aunt, and she said she had thought about it but did not want to deal with it right now. I said understood, but if she decided they wanted to try it in the future, I could help to coordinate/engage with people on the other end to help make something happen. So the offer is out there and hopefully they had a good visit today.

Time to get to my pueblo green chili stew. Hoping everyone has having a nice weekend as best as you can.

MinusTwo

Cami - I'M listening and I got the message. NO CLEANING. Suits me fine. I have a book that's calling.

Jazzygirl

Jazzygirl

Green chili stew. Pairs nicely with the above

goldie0827

NM, one of those little roto tillers would never make it in my garden. Well, it might now, after all these years. And I had to chuckle at a large garden being 10 x 10. The computerized dog was pretty realistic. There were several dogs and other animals that were computer generated. Of course after seeing them in the movie, you could tell, but still really well done. Enjoy your family time today. I'm quite certain Sadie will.

Jazzy, my brother is in Cancun, not HI, but still just as beautiful. Cracking up over you telling Cami you aren't listening, la la la lala, can't hear you. Glad your sister is feeling better but will still wear a mask. That chili and margarita look super yummy.

LOL, but Misty is listening to you Cami. Too funny!

A slow drizzle all day yesterday, this morning it's snowing.

camillegal

goldie0827

Green Chile Bloody Maria Cocktail

Ingredients

• 3-4 cups tomato juice
• 1 14-ounce can Mexican diced tomatoes
• 1 5-ounce can green chiles
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon cumin
• Tequila
• Desired garnish

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients except tequila to a blender. Blend until smooth.
2. Add desired amount of mix and tequila to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously.
3. Serve in chilled glasses over ice, garnish as desired.

camillegal

Mornin ladies,

Ah Misty finally someone listens to me. The book will be much more relaxing and more fun then cleaning, so enjoy.

Illi I hope things are looking up for u today.

Mary and I sure hope ur doing OK too.

See Lori someone listens to me, oh not u, Jazzy or Kim. But I have Misty on my side an we'll take over soon.

Well my kids are looking for a house in this area <they're cheaper here> but lots of land an really nice homes, but the thought of moving makes me sick and it'll take a while to have the money they need, but they are looking. I'm just praying it works out. They deserve to have some good stuff going on here for a change. And believe it or not a mortgage would be at least 500.00 to 700.00 cheaper for the month than our rent. Ah we'll see.

Joey and I had our semi-date last nite so we did some talking and watched a little TV, but mostly talked and cuddled a little <not long enough for me> but it was nice. The kids came home around 10:30pm so early for a party, they really can't take it anymore. LOL A few frie nds are turning 50 this year so there will be more, I'm sure. It's kin of funny tho now they have them at their homes an no surprises just parties.

My niece's DIL is have a shower in a couple of weeks and the mother is planning it. Remember they are all Italian, whoa about 120 people are invited in a huge restaurant an first u bring a book that u write in so that will be a memory and a box of pampers <any size> so already that's money. Then the baby's gift. This is so Italian and again not many speak English. My niece isn't super happy about all of this but she's staying out of it and she can't say anything to her son cuzz he's still the type to tell his wife everything, and she knows that. And of course there's more but she better shut up. LOL

A little warm out today but cold is coming in with some snow, rain first just hoping it's not all icey.

It's already Sunday it just rushes by. , I can't believe one more week of Feb. and I think Lent starts this Wed. too. So here comes a few weeks of guilt coming on.

LUBS U ALL

camillegal

OOPS I ALMOST FORGOT THIS