how about drinking?

illimae

Hi ladies, I’m doing ok. I had my first taco in 5 months, it was great! I’m also due to start a swallowing therapy class but it hasn’t been scheduled yet. Other than that, not much new, just watching tv and hanging in the pool with DH.

goldie0827

DH has MRI early tomorrow morning, I will be back for a dwinkie Sunday morning. I think it's Friday!

BabyGirl, good to see you hon! Swallowing therapy? Who woulda thunked!

Dara_Diverse

hi girls, I wrote a long post last night and never hit submit. I copied it jest in case the system timed and wanted me to log in again which it did. But the problem was that I copied the below image into my clipboard which erased the text here from yesterday's post. CHIT CHIT CHIT, mese so tewwwped!

Anyway, reporting that my roommate Cheryl lost her Father last Sunday, one day after sailabrating his 92nd birthday, in hospice care. So sad over this and there is so much to do. I am trying to help Cheryl as much as I can since the only other surviving member of her immediate family, her brother (and my cousin too) has severe emphysema and is not able to do anything physical. He is on oyxgen and still has trouble breathing. We have to clear out the house and prepare it for the market. It is a very sad situation, the house, and I might share later what is happening with that. Ugh. For now, I have to get moving toward eating some dinner before my stomach digests itself. Plus it's time to dwink! WBB sometime to weekend to read what you are all up to. CheErS!!!

ChiSandy

Dorothy, condolences to your roommate. No matter how elderly, losing a loved one (espec. a parent) is always too soon.

Cami, it's Cyndielou who's getting ready to see Arlo.

Ilona, congrats on the taco! You may "graduate" from swallowing therapy sooner than you think! Enjoy the pool.

DOTD was Poppy brand 2017 Pinot Noir (CA, Monterey County).

StellaTwinx

Hi every-1, shhh, Cyndielou doesn't know that I snuck out of her closet again tonight. I don't like it in dere and she leaves zilcho likker for me, smh! So last night while she tinking I am a good girl, I was off smoking on da beach. And it was weed and cigs too. Yup I snuck off to the dunes and smoked, me so widdle no one sees me!
aND DONT ASK where I got de weed I gonna tail you all about. So then I went back and helped meself to some of the drummers likker bottles which I put in my StellaT personalized backpack and walked away oh so smoothly. And she, Cyn, is finally sleeping so I sneaked out and find her beer but not her weed, and dwinking it up. Or down, yeah down er go, down the hatch it go. ohhhh feeling very furcited this aye em. I have a plan and no one ken know except you all but not Cyn cuz she'll put me back in her closet and forget me. So I plan on taking a vacation and going on a one way trip to The Happiest Place on Earth....yup u guessed it, de bar!

Dis bar, dat bar, in China, in Pakistan (sound like a song "dis bar and dat bar and dat bar and dis bar and dis bar' and so on......) and yup, gotta stop in good ole Norway too, I tink they have great or should I say outstanding NorWEEDgen WEED! tHAT'S MY FIRST STOP. nEXT, WHO kNOWS!

k bye, I hear something, gotta go. I must get on a plane next. but how do I get to de airport, too short to drive?? oooooohH, I know I know!! I can fly, yes, weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

See ya from Norway chicks. Be like me, be happy and be real (to yerself). XOXO Stella

camillegal

camillegal

Mornin ladies,.

Sandy yep it Cyn that talking about Arlo, oh she's into so much fun All different ways JC I bet ur son will really love that, especially after 30 yrs. LOL Ur hair looks great gray, mine looks like chit, I tried it but no go.

Illi so glad to see you A TACO wow that's really good. Your therapy will probably go really well. About time.

Loru ur garden always looks great maybe too cu its so unique the way it's set up, but it does look like it's a lot of work.But u do seem like u enjoy it, so thar's what matters.

Jazy we're going to miss u and ur beautiful pics. but sounds like u have a lot of things going on and for u that's great.

Dara we're all waiting for this week to just get going for you <<<HUGS>>>

Hey Celia, how are u getting by. I know about the same.

Well Cyn u let Stella out now u will be responsible for her antics hahaha You know Dara gets her all riled up too. and u know how she dresses, she loves trouble and she finds it. I told u gals a long time ago don't send her here, for sure.

Kim I don't know now if ur resting, working or just relaxin' with Sadie anymore. U get me all confused.

Jodie will be he here soon so I'll take my shower today and wash my chopped up hair on top, I don't know why I did that, it's a wreck. Les hasn't noticed cuz I just brush it back. So maybe I can keep it hidden for a while longer.

Have a great Saturday.

LUBS U ALL.

camillegal

Cyndielou

Ahhhhh. A pedi sounds wonderful. My toes look like they have been chewed on..eww but I wear flops anyway cause this is the FLA!

Gray hair looks great on some people..you rock it Chi.

JC I started a cross stich bib for my #2 DS before he was born...I still have not finished it and he turned 27 yesterday.

Dara...so nice to see you lady..how are you feeling?

NM..how is Sadie liking her wading pool?

STELLA! You naughty girl!

Tonight there will be drums (secret social distancing drum circle)

Trying to get motivated. May walk Reese...yes that sounds good.

Latah

ChiSandy

Thanks for the compliment, Cyn, but my hair is blonde (only the roots are gray). If my gray came in like Emmylou Harris', I'd never have dyed my hair!

Stella, "dis bar, dat bar," LOL. Reminds me of a song, "Dem Deer," the great and hilarious WI duo Lou & Peter Berryman used to sing, and lead the audience in a round: "Dem deer, dey're here, den dey're dere. Dey're here, dey're dere, dey're everywhere." By the time the round made its way through the audience, it sounded like a hundred people going "der, der, der, der..."

camillegal

camillegal

Mornin' ladies,

On the quiet side this morning.

Oh Cyn u have to take Reese for a walk, give Reese a chance,. How do u feel this morning??? I mean if u went to the beach last nite. Is today a rest day or are u still going??? Never know with you.

Sandy ur hair is blondish right. or am I seeing wrong.

Well Dara gets the Covid test today, which she's dreading, Who can blame her. Les said it feels like ur brain is being scraped, but I always say depends on who gives it too. Even a simple blood test can pop ur eyes out but if u get the right one <like from Romania> u don't feel a thing. Yes Romania a good blood country.

Well I posted yesterday about being tired of all the political stuff that's always going on with my FB. My cousin is the worst, then I took it down. I really didn't want to start anything really just aggravated. I don't know if anyone read it, but that's all right. It's better if no one read it.

I was doing the phones yesterday and giving Sunday prices til someone told me it wasn't Sunday. I really don't member how many people I told so again I screwed up.

Nice visit yesterday with Jodie, it was great sitting outside. She stopped and got breakfast made it even better. Then I got tired and skipped the shower, so going for it today.If this was our house I would invest in one of those special tubs so I could soak in it. Sounds good to me. My sweetheart Daniel wanted to get that and a wall A/C for my room, but when he found out this wasn't my house he thought it was a bad idea, which it would have been So since my kids are looking and if we get one he has a job to do. They like one in Winfield and it's unincorporated <so taxes are much better> I saw all the pics and it looks very nice, well time will tell.

Have a good Sunday and keep goodness in ur heart.

LUBS U ALL

camillegal

goldie0827

Hello Wacko, so glad you checked in. I thought your surgery was this past week, I guess it's this week coming up? Sorry to hear about Cheryl's dad, no matter how old, it's stll the loss of a loved one.

Jazzy, we got a teeny tiny bit of rain. I wouldn't even call it rain, that's how little we got.

Oh Stella, give you an inch and take a mile, and another, and another, and another, etc. I don't think you can go to Norway, you do not have a passport. Well, at least as far as I know you don't. Can't you just behave?

Cami, my garden IS alot of work. It looks like a bunch of weeds, but it's actually a few certain flowers that are invasive. I yanked a bunch of them out, but ya can't tell! Oh dear, you cut your own hair? We don't see the same things on FB that you do, unless we are freinds with that person. And if you "take it down" it's only you that can't see it anymore. Unless it's your own post. A walk in tub, you would love it I'm sure. They are quite pricey tho. I wonder if Dan could get it at cost, since he is in the business?

Lucy, LOL on the bib for your son! I know you miss your drum circles.

Went into town for the MRI, my DH said that none of the staff were wearing masks, except for the lady in the lobby that was checking you in, temp and all that. I was furious. Wrote to the admins and on their FB page. Doubt it will go anywhere, but I was beyond pissed. Had to swoop through WalMart for a few things and was really surprised at how many people were not wearing masks and letting their kids just wander around willy nilly. I can see this getting worse in the near future.

Jazzygirl

Good morning friends and happy Funday Sunday. Before I get going, I am going to answer a question Goldie had about my gardens to share a before and after photo of one area of the yard.

I have a small back yard and created a border garden around the back yard edge myself. The patio and xeriscaping/rocks came with a landscaper in 2005 after I built the house. I have gone through a lot of trial and error here as one does with gardens in general, but also through several droughts that have occured in the past 16 years (and yes we are heading in to another one). But here is a comparison of the center of the back yard border garden from 2012 (top) and 2020 (bottom). How about that for a change?

The spikey looking plant is a red yucca. It's been in the garden for awhile, and it is also where the mice infested into the roots. The mouse mitigation plan seems to be working but I am not sure the yucca is going to make it or not. It is not blooming like my other one, and of course, messing with the roots can ruin the integrity of the plant. But I am tending to it and hope the roots will re-settle and grow and the plant will make it.

Jazzygirl

And a photo of my monster cactus corner. The quail family lives in the corner behind the super tall cows tongue cactus.

Cyndielou

Good afternoon loungettes.

What is everybody doing this Funday Sunday?

I love your garden Jazz...especially love the strategically placed Buda's. It is very Zen.

Hey Cami Cat....I didnt go to the beach last night..we drummed at a park so as to not attract spectators but will be going to the beach tonight for sunset. Will bring one of my smaller drums just in the event I feel like drumming.

Dang Lori..did you question why they werent wearing masks? One would think that of all places a medical facility of any type would have that mandatory requirement.

Dara/Wacko/Dorkey....I thought you had your surgery last week also. So when is it actually? I also thought you had been tested already. I've heard stories from it hurt like hell to it was nothing...maybe its just an individual experience and your pain threshold.

Well, lets just see what today brings...tried to replace my toilet seat in the middle of the night...didnt go so well so guess that will be my first project of the day.

Latah goils

Jazzygirl

Hi ladies- just a quick note to check in before I drop off for awhile. I was out yesterday morning to enjoy an outdoor coffee place that also hosts morning jazz in the spring and summer. My music peeps started up again yesterday and nice to see a few familiar faces (or half of them). The jazz is at an outdoor farm and walked around to see the pretty flowers. Stopped by a few stores that are opened a bit, and saw some familiar friendly faces. It's like a true reunion when you see people after months of restriction, and if you have not been able to do so yet, it is something to look forward too.

I hope all of you have a really lovely month of June. Wishing people continued recovery from their surgeries, good luck with those coming up, people having on going chemo this summer, those healing from whatever you are coming through.

Stay well sisters and may return to lurk and will keep you all in my prayers for continued well being. May we all see better days after the chaos has settled.

ChiSandy

Well, here in Chicago (and in most large cities), life as we had hoped would resume under a new "pandemic normal" is out of the question. The city was set to partly "reopen" this coming Wed. 6/3, but I would be surprised if it did--so many businesses have been looted, burned, destroyed. And there will be an inevitable early return of coronavirus due to crowding. Suddenly, hair, nails, podiatry, vet appointments don't seem so urgent any more.

My heart was in my mouth until Bob got home from the near SW suburbs a little while ago. My housekeeper lives on an integrated gentrified block in the W. Side Austin area--last night was quiet, but today there was looting all along Chicago Ave. a block south of her. I only hope there are no fires--before her block gentrified a few years ago, her house caught fire from a crack house next door (since gutted and sold to a new family).

I sympathize with the protesters, but not the looters and rioters who came in from outside to steal and foment more unrest. I fear that once the wealthy downtown and the strip malls in the poorer neighborhooods have been picked clean, the looters will move on to where there are still stores to be vandalized and gutted...eventually here in my neighborhood.

I had some more of that Poppy Pinot Noir last night, but only water starting this afternoon--I am too nauseated to eat or drink. I have no idea how this can end well.

camillegal

Oh just poopin in"

Sandy are any of the protestors around you??? They are all over out here and looting and starting fires. It's scary here, they're within a couple of miles. They are thanking the protesters that are doing just that with no violence. But most are violent..So scary.

Oh Lori my kids are hoping to move this yr. so putting anything in here would be a waste, of course nothing is ever for sure.

Oh chit I started this hours ago then fell asleep. So I'll be back later.

NativeMainer

Good Morning, Loungettes!Let's see, if I've kept up on marking the days off correctly, then today is Monday and June first.We had a couple days of heat and humidity that were totally draining to work in, even though I found out we did not need to wear the face shield unless we are working in the Admission/Isolation Unit, so that was a benefit. And then we went from 80's with as much humidity back to frost warnings overnight, highs in the 50s, so very chilly (52 degrees)in the house this ayem. AND, no water. Had water yesterday ayem, did some laundry, none in the peeyem when I got up to fix something to eat. So,need to find a plumber today, and try to get some sleep before going into work tonight. I'm thinking it's probably the water pump and I expect it will cost a small fortune. Thank goodness I keep some water on standby all year round, so I can still get my coffee!And the follow up on the Maine CDC and MEMA folks who called in sick--none tested positive for COVID-19! Just goes to show there are still other illnesses out there circulating. I've been seeing lots of restaurants setting up outside eating areas recently, but I'm wondering how that is supposed to work with the latest "Stay safe at Home" order from the Governor--this one does not have an end date, it says "until rescinded". So some restaurants can open, but it's not OK to go to them? Wondering where this is going to end up. Sadie says "Woof" to everyone!

Cammy Cat--Good morning! Don't you know it's bad luck to say the "q" word (quiet) at work? It makes bad things happen.

Goldie--I did have a very good day that day, and enjoyed every minute of it! So did Sadie. Love the garden pics.

Jazzy--Boom or bust life, I guess! Still, it must feel good to have work getting lined up. I do still have the dumpster, filling it about once a month. The kayak is not out yet, I'm waiting for the pond water to be at least 55 degrees. I paddle alone and even with a life jacket on going into water that cold is deadly when paddling alone. Mom's doing OK, getting anxious for the lock down to end so she can start looking for an apartment.

Celia--ah, Chambord, I do love Chambord! I bet your feet feel very happy now!

Librarian--sounds like a fun trip you are planning! I bet DS will be surprised by the cross stitch.

Illi--So good to hear things are better! That taco must have been delicious.

Dara--So sorry to hear about your roommate's Dad. Sending her, and you, my sympathy and prayers.

Chi--Love the "Poppy" brand name!

Stella--have a good time in Norway, and post your adventures often! I live vicariously through other's travels!

Cammy Cat--Don't feel bad, my body is so confused it can't decide when to be sleepy, when to be tired, when to be awake and when to be hungry. So it does hungry all the time, sleepy whenever I'm not at work, and thank the Lord for computers and phone with AM/PM on the clocks! I so cannot wait until this coming week is DONE. Back to day shift and PART TIME will be such a relief.

Love the C BLOCK!

CynCyn--Sadie seems to love the pool.The day I set it up was hot, she kept plunking down in it to cool off. The next few days have been much cooler and she drinks the water but doesn't get in. She'd rather bask in the sunshine on the deck on chilly days. Can't say as I blame her!

Chi--wish I could hear a recording of the Dem Deer song!

Cammy Cat--assuming that Sunday prices are higher than weekday prices, at least when the people get the bill it would be less than quoted, and nobody gets upset with paying less than expected!

Whoo-Hoo, what a fancy DOTD!I love things with cherries.

Goldie--I'd be upset at the staff not wearing masks, too, and don't blame you for filing a complaint. I should hope something will come of it. For some reason wearing a face cover in public places is becoming a real sticking point for a lot of people. It saddens me how many people have so little concern for others around them. This is probably going to blow up into some kind of major crisis at some point. The thought scares me.

Jazzy--WOW!!! Your garden really has come along!Love the cactus corner.I'm sure you enjoy it immensely.Have a great June and see you on the other side.

CynCyn--why were you trying to fix the toilet seat in the middle of the night???

Chi--it must be terrifying to live so close to the rioting and looting. I can understand the protesting, but I do not understand what people think rioting and looting will do to help change any situation. Add in another wave of COVID-19, this time with no one having any patience for or following any mitigation practices, and I can see things becoming pretty horrendous very quickly. Scary times.

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MemaSue56

Morning Darlinks

morning my dahhhliKs,

Lowee, hubs moved freezer in cus he is convinced this pandemic will last a lot longer than people think and thus...thieves raiding frig and freezer in garage. So now at least our frozen food is safer.

Hubs jes got home from ball playing...he b hungry and wants his breakfast.

So will try and get on later.

LUBS ALL!!!

ChiSandy

I don't think those who riot or loot (as opposed to peaceful protesters and at the other extreme, anarchists) are thinking about accomplishing anything--they are lashing out from rage, grief, frustration, over the endless loop of having their lives devalued. Of course, they also aren't looking ahead: those who had "essential" jobs at the now-ruined stores no longer have them; looted grocery stores don't get re-stocked, so there will be nowhere to get food (unless they keep looting in an ever-widening circle till nothing is left). And the out-of-state white anarchists don't care about why people are demonstrating, nor do they care about the black lives stolen--these "accelerators" are goading the police & military into escalating brutality and causing people to react ever more violently....hoping to destroy "the system" without a thought to what's next after the scorched earth stops smoldering...except that they "win."

My own neighborhood is quiet, but I expect it may become one of those "soft spots" that the Mayor warned might be targets of opportunity as stores elsewhere get picked clean. The Whole Foods around the corner boarded up all its windows and was letting shoppers in this morning & early afternoon, but closed at 3pm. Broadway (the commercial street it's on) is chock-full of restaurants, small shops, pharmacies, grocery stores large & small, all vulnerable. Yesterday afternoon, a couple miles north of me in Evanston, there was a march from downtown to the campus of the high school, and it ended peacefully. I went down into Andersonville (a mile south, where I used to live)--an increasingly upscale & trendy neighborhood but with no chain boutiques--to pick up a prescription this afternoon at the little pharmacy/kosher deli that has the lowest price on my letrozole. So far, so good along Clark St., but it's still daylight.

All Targets and Home Depots in the metro area are closed till further notice. I have no idea what contractors are supposed to do--or even business owners who need plywood for boarding-up.

I foresee a huge spike in COVID cases within the next 2 weeks. I'll be very surprised if all the appointments I'd planned will be able to go on as scheduled.

Have no idea what my DOTD will be, except that I will likely need it.

camillegal

goldie0827

Jazzy, I like your before and after gardens. They both look nice. And that Cow's Tongue cactus, my oh my! Thanks for sharing. I hope your yucca makes it as well.

Lucy, I was not in the hospital with my husband, so I could not question them about not wearing masks. Yeah, why are you trying to fix your toilet in the middle of the night?

Cami/Sandy, this looting and starting fires is crazy scary. Hoping everyone stays safe.

NM, sorry about the water problems and hoping it won't be as pricey as you are thinking. Part time working coming up soon! The lack of protection scares me too.

LDB, never thought of people looting the fridges/freezers people might have in their garages, but good point and also very sad.

My friend had all 7 of her grandkids visit yesterday and today. I call them my adopted grands. They are all so sweet and loving. They call me Nana Lori. They are going back home later today, so I will try and get back down there later today for a visit before they leave. DH has to go in tomorrow to have more cancer removed from his noggin, then Thursday moring the ortho will call to discuss whether or not surgery is in order.

camillegal

Mornin ladies,

Oh Dan called me last nite to see if I wanted him to come over, I had to say no, which broke my heart, I miss him so much He's exposed to so much even tho he wears all his stuff, But he's constantly exposed, we've been so busy.so he'll just leave my pay on the garage door. But I really enjoy talking to him he balances out my thinking, Joey actually does a good job but not like dan.

Sandy I have to say I agree with you. These aren;t the average protesters they want to have problems They are professionals and really good at it. It's never been so close like this.

I can't figure out this weather first it;s going to be hot, then cool, its like a quick test, looks like rain right now, test everyday,

Well I'll check back latah,

LUBS U ALL

ChiSandy

My neighborhood stayed safe overnight--the marchers stopped at Wilson, sat down, and then marched back to Lake Shore Drive. At one point, the march passed a block from Gordy's house, and he watched from his front porch; he reports all they did was walk & chant, with police escorts flanking them. I watched on WGN's livestream and saw they were even (for the most part) social-distancing from each other. There were a couple of stores in Uptown between Wilson & Lawrence (City Sports, part of a sneaker chain, and T-Mobile) that were vandalized after the marchers left. Couple of stupids set off fireworks (sounded like a cherry bomb in a dumpster) up here but nobody took the bait. There was looting in Naperville--but four days after the first protests began, it was not an expression of anguish by a grieving, angry community; it was opportunism by outsiders looking for free stuff and fun, and out-of-staters bent on destruction and then blaming Black people. (The out-of-staters thought they were being smart by removing their license plates, but too stupid to cover up the ad badges, license plate frames and placards that mentioned the out-of-state car dealerships--and cops could still easily look up VINs on the dashboards).

Bob was crestfallen to learn this morning he is antibody-negative. Tried to tell him he was wasting his money on magical thinking.

I drank only water. Alvarinho tonight.

Cyndielou

Hello,

Heya Mema Sue.....sounds like DH is being smart. After all, you can always move it back out if/when things get back to normal..whatever that is.

My toilet broke a couple of weeks ago and had the new seat sitting in the hallway since...I had a few dwinkies and decided 1am was the perfect time to tackle it....It was not.

All of that looting and setting things on fire is very scary. I dont think of those people are doing this in protest. They , IMHO, savages who found an excuse to act like that.

Had lunch with my Mom and brother today. Nice to see them.

My DD and her BF are coming here tomorrow for a few days.

Good luck to your DH Lori...Must be a stressful time even without Covid.

Everyone have a good night.

xo

ChiSandy

I truly believe that the looters that first night were mostly acting out of anguish and frustration--but afterwards, the outside-the-neighborhood and out-of state agitators/"accelerators" took over. The outside-the-neighborhood looters (especially targeting suburbs) are out there for the free stuff--but who can afford to buy anything they try to re-sell? But the out-of-staters are fueled by hatred--trying to foment unrest (in hopes of sowing further division between white people and the black community, and blaming the left wing). It is heartbreaking to see seniors who have nowhere now to get their prescriptions--our Mayor is trying to work something out with Walgreen's & CVS corporate offices to get their drugs mailed to them without shipping charges.

DOTD tonight will be a chilled Portuguese Alvarinho (same varietal as Spanish & American "Albariño"). We set a record today for heat: 95F (not much cooler here by the lake). And my icemaker suddenly got sluggish.

StellaTwinx

Well, chit, poop, D, and all dat nasty stuff. Norway wouldn't let me in. See if I eber go there again. Well, guess I needed to be back to be of support to Dorky. Mest tinks she habing surgery tommoree. When she gits home, I will stay wif her for a bit. But after that, I dunno. Anyone wanna host da Stella??? I needs to moob around and get in trouble....I mean hab some fun! ANYONE?