INSOMNIACS place to talk in the wee hours

kathindc

JuneBug, I hear you on the asthma although mine in mild. Environmentally induced. Strong scents and humid air are my triggers. Back when detergents were in powder form, I had to have my husband go and get what we needed. Hubby and I sleep in different rooms. Between his snoring and coming back from the shower with a strong scented cologne on, my sleep and breathing suffered a great deal. Many a morning I woke up gasping. I was diagnosed late with asthma. As a kid I never knew any better. Wasn't until I saw an allergist at 57 yo that I got an answer. Hubby still can't grasp my problem.

Chevy, I love that photo of you and your DH.

susan3

gorgeous couple Chevy . Love the picture

glennie19

I'm on work computer now,, and still have the box. No pic.

Wren44

I finally saw the pic.

Smaarty

Chevy we are beginning our season for allergies. Lucky, I don't have any. Here's a red pear tree, non fruit bearing. Very pretty right now but messy. It also smells like something has died in the backyard. Now it suppose to be red in the fall. Nope, just yellow. Must be my dirt. It had red leaves the day it was planted. You can't tell but that's all tiny white flowers, not green. It's about 6 years old now and has gotten very tall. Fast growing. We just planted another one in the front yard. It's a twig!

This has just gotten new green leaves this week. Last week it looked dead. Soon it will have pretty purple blossoms.

Hibusus

The acupunture has worked really well. One more appointment then I'll see how it goes. Nice not to have any pain there.

Everybody be good.

Gingerbrew

Chevy great photo!

Loveroflife

Darn! Lost my long post! Ms. Smaaarty, we have those trees all over the neighborhood. They are super messy and the blooms smell like urine

I see one big box and one picture of a lovely couple. Showed it to DD2 and she thought you two were related. Told her can't be because Mr. G is Italian and you are part Irish(?). He looks like one of the actors in Grease

kathindc

Oh to smelly trees. My block has ginkgo trees. Back when I was growing up, the females bare a fruit that when it breaks open smells like vomit. The city had a window to spray the trees before the fruit started to form but if they didn't spray in time we were inundated with the fruit. What a lovely smell, not. The city finally cut all the females down and planted male trees. It was a shame because they were huge. DD2 lives in the downtown area and they have ginkgoes on her block and for several around hers. I don't like being there in the fall because the city doesn't really spray anymore. You almost have to walk on your tip toes. And woe to those who step on them and have to get in your car or into your residence. You bring that dog awful smell in with you. The nuts are edible but I can't imagine harvesting and preparing them. Here's a picture of them.

Loveroflife

JunieB, you sounded just like my husband. Hahaha. Sometimes I do need a little nagging as I am absent minded or forgetful. I did read a few articles from the site and got theManuka honey. Trying it on Mitzy and I am making sure none get wasted. Boy, that is some expensive honey! Thanks again. Sugar is my weakness too, especially one week before menstruation.

Ms. Sas, will PM you the questions for Vet. Thanks

Susan, you are up! Yay!

Worked at Juvenile Hall today. Interesting place....the place lookslike it could belong in Sci-Fi movie. My first day working there and had to be buzzed in (when I first came in in the morning). Had to walk through several long hallways to get to the clinic. It was like walking through a maze.There were cameras ( eyes in the ceilings) everywhere. If security needs to talk to you, it is through echoing intercom. So sad to see so many kids on psychiatric meds. Kids as young as 10

Meadow

Chevy, gorgeous photo.

Loveroflife, what kind of work do you do?

Loveroflife

magdalene51

Trying to catch up. I'll probably miss someone but something caught my eye about the allergies. I have always had them, for a few months old.i have also gone the nasal spray route, getting hooked was no fun. About 8 years ago my PCP put me on 5 mg clarinex, and it took care of about 90% of my nasal congestion. (Bonus, no bone pain from neulasta shots!) But I still have days, those high pollen days when the only thing that helps is the nasal spray. I learned how to trick my nose, since I can't stand to mouth breathe. I found as long as one side is clear enough to breathe, I was ok, so I alternate nostrils, and haven't gotten hooked again.

Ok. Chevy, I love love love that picture! He sure was dashing, in that West Side Story kind of way, and that hair! Wow! And you were a doll! (Still are!)

I'm already in bed, even though it's only 8:30. Painsomnia hit last night, didn't turn out the light until 3, trying to get sleepy enough to fall asleep. Then couldn't sleep in because Susan came to clean. Took Rose and my phone and curled up in the guest room bed. Rested, but still too noisy to sleep, even with earplugs. So I took my night meds early and trying to get sleepy.

So, pear trees! We have Bradford pears here, non-bearing, and in full bloom now, like a bridal train lining the streets. Mile after mile, in the city and along the turnpike. Here's mine in my front yard.

glennie19

Chevy,, it's fixed! I can see you and DH now! What a great pic!!!

glennie19

kath, that is very interesting about the ginkgo fruit. Yuck.

JunieB

Chevy - Awww! What a cute pic of you and your hubby. Wow, 60 years, that is so wonderful.

Kath - I had never seen a ginkgo fruit, plus I didn't know that they smell so awful. Yuck! Why in the world would anyone plant trees that smell like urine or vomit? They can't possibly be so pretty that it could over-ride their odor.

On another yucky note, I had a rather funny experience today. Well it was funny after I got cleaned up. I took the bus to do an errand, got off and crossed the street. Just as I stepped onto the sidewalk I felt a plop & splatter. I look down and what do I see? Bird poop all down the front of my coat, the left sleeve and my left hand, then later a big glop on my eyeglasses. I'll tell you wildlife just have NO manners. Oh well, not the worst thing to happen I guess. One friend told me that to some people that is a sign of good luck. I responded with "Yeah, whatever" LOL.

mags - That is a pretty tree.

Chevyboy

Thanks again Feline! And Susan.... Glennie... WTH?? I don't know how to do it any other way... Go find one of the other gals, and they can show it to you... Ha! No big deal anyway... just a BIG difference from then to now...but that picture always makes me smile... takes me right back to that day.

Smarty, those pear trees really have a pretty shape... I know Juniper bushes remind me of that smell also.... We have a BIG Box Elder tree in our front, and that giant Colo. Blue Spruce... It's over 100 years old now, and I guess it's "pretty"... but not as much as the fuller Spruce trees I've seen around... but it's staying as long as we are.... Ha! I can't get a Hibiscus to grow around here... but my folks in Richmond had beautiful ones.... EVERYthing grows in California.

Thanks Ginger... LOVERLY!!!!!! Hah! We DO look kind of related.... Hah!

Yes, he is all Italian, and I am Irish mostly. He reminded me of Elvis at the time... those guys all wore their hair that way....

Kath, I've never seen a ginkgo tree! And so there were all these little male trees, running around looking for those female trees, and not a one in sight?

Loverly! Are you a little spy? An under-cover agent? Or do you volunteer with those little kids?

A bunch of us from Coors took a lot of bedding, clothing etc. to this "shelter" for children from about 6 to 18... They shared rooms, and we were given a tour, and were told a few stories of how they came to be there... Some were abandoned, abused, and so many lousy stories about these kids... Geez, I thought about those kids for a long time...

We later took other stuff over there for them to use... Busses took them to their schools, and they had a nice little dining room... but wow.... it kind of breaks your heart to see these kids that were just "floating" through their lives... I couldn't volunteer there.... or a pet shelter.... I would have them all home with me.

Mags, I KNOW! It's so EASY to depend on nasal sprays! Even the OTC ones! I'm okay now, but a few times, especially with asthma, you have to almost sit up in bed, or a recliner to sleep! And thanks for the compliments, Ha!

Beautiful tree! And house! Is that your house too? I used to have an Uncle that lived in Duncan Ok....

GLENNIE! What did you DO? Hah! Good JOB girl! Don't you just hate when "something" is wrong?

Thanks Jazzy! Why don't you guys post your pics with hubby? Or your pets or kids or something?

What kind of damn bird was it? Like a sea-gull or something? YUCK! Now if it would have landed in my Starbucks I would have shot him on the spot!

No they DON'T care! They are un-couth....

Spookiesmom

Great minds think alike when it comes to Starbucks.

Chevyboy

Yes.... priorities matter... don't mess with my sweetened iced-coffee grande'.... OH, with added cream and 2 pink sugars. I KNOW what you are thinking.....

sas-schatzi

Morning Owlies Donnie's brother is still here and will be here for another 1 1/2 weeks.

Enjoyed all the recommendations re: allergies

Mags that was masterful about Afrin. Greg was addicted to it, so I have avoided it's use. Nice alternative use. Cool.

Encouraged by the words re:Clarinex. Stopped and bought Clarinex, saline and Afrin today.

Anyone with skin sensitivities, I highly recommend Cetaphil. Started using it when I developed skin issues. I use it from face to feet. Try applying before the skin dry's after a shower.

sas-schatzi

Meadow, You were here when FierceBluebird was on the boards. She was/is dearly loved here. The bluebird in the box is for her. Her farm was named Blue Bird Farms. Your family home sounds lovely. Pics? My lifetime schtick was nursing and teaching. Cardiology, OR, ER, Paramedics, Med/Surg, Specials, Recovery, Employee health, homecare, radiology. Enough ICU that they didn't cringe when I was floated in. Essentially no peds, and no dialysis. Loved nursery when I was in school. Nursing was great for being able to move around or to add new skill areas. Didn't become certified to deliver oncology drugs. Took care of oncology patients as they are considered medical patients. Certification was required to do the drugs.

Loverly, The bed thing is so true. Only wish that it was like floating in warm water. I got your questions . After the last discussion on food a few weeks back, I went to the net. Sheesh, to buy what is recommended would cost me a fortune with the two(75-80 lbs). But my concern is that they run from 1.6- 3 miles a day. They are both trim and coats are wonderful. The food from Aldi's is all grains. Worried with all the energy use that long term use could harm them. The vet school at University of Florida is very responsive to questions. It will be interesting if they can give us some guidance.

Chevy, I love your pic of you and G every time you post it. You guys mad a really cool couple.

Zills remind me if I forget. Found some great articles on metformin/ Glucophage for weight loss. The plant that the drug comes from has been used for hundreds(thousands) of years. The modern day research started in the 1920's, If insulin hadn't been discovered it likely would have been the go to drug for type2 diabetes. But since type2 wasn't well understood it got put on the shelf until the 50's. The articles will describe it's effect on nondiabetics. Plus, it is from a separate plant than the other drugs in the class. Metformin was wrongly blamed for side effects of those other two drugs.

JunieB

Chevy - It was a blackbird, I think. And yes, if I'd had a Starbucks in my hand, I to would shoot him.

Sas - have you ever tried any products with argon oil. I have issues with my scalp and skin and switched to a shampoo by Kiss My Face called "Whenever". It has green tea, lime juice, argon oil and I forget the rest. Plus there are soaps with argon oil in them as well. There is also another product my a company called Avalon that makes a CoQ10 face wash. It is very creamy, and none drying.

Is the Clarinex non-drowsey?

Smaarty

for you Florida gals, Florida ducklings

I didntknow baby crocs stayed with their mom!

Spookiesmom

They do and are very aggressive about protecting them.

Spookiesmom

Jbug, what kind of issues? I'm so itchey in my scalp and forehead. I'll look for this today. Been using Aveeno product. Where do you find it?

sas-schatzi

Mags catching up with two browsers open. Looking at your HA Apple Orchard again. It's a very beautiful set. The detail in the apple blossom is exquisite. It really pops on the white surface. Always amazes me what they could do with glass. Will get those pics posted soon. Hope I can get as good ones as you did.

LOverly, Please, post pics of your Zen/ Feng Shui garden soon

Ginger, the Shirley Temple Hazel Atlas glass can be found on Ebay and replacements.com. Ebay pricing is very erratic, watch it a bit it to get a feel for it OR grab it if the price is cheap. I'll take a look too. Cobalt is always more, but it can be had cheap too. If you did get the creamer and sugar would you use the picture?

Susan, Thanks for asking about the shoulder. Much improvement, but bad enough I made an ortho appointment. Took me 4 weeks to given in, appointment is April 1st. Taking pain med almost daily. My TMJ gets really tight when I'm in pain. So, when I notice it being wound like a propeller with a rubber band and my teeth are clenching, I think to take the pain med. I have the 16th on my calendar. Only 8 days more.

Junie, interesting about the Honest Kitchen. thanks. Remember to post when the pups have been whelped Vicarious living is fun. What is the web site you posted for Loverly?

Lookie, I missed your life story, sorry, recap? Mines back a couple with post to Meadows. Also, I was married for 38 years to Greg, one son who recently became engaged to a wonderful girl. BF of 3 1/2 years is Donnie. My new analogy about him is he was a piece of coal with potential. Now's he's almost close to a beautiful diamond.

Kathy bummer, has hubby stopped the cologne? It's been awhile for an update about DGS?

Smarrty, How did you find your acupuncturist. Random or recommended?

HI1, Loverly, and Smarrty-------I've been under a rock. Never knew about the awful smelling trees. Urine and vomit, UGH. Bad enough a city sprayed and then spent the money to cut trees down and replace them. Must have been adaptive to prevent birds & bats from eating the fruit. Inl-aws had a dark cherry tree that the birds would get drunk on the fruit. Funniest thing to watch them.

Do insects avoid the fruit too?

sas-schatzi

Junie, skin issues are good now. But will put those names in a safe place

Loved the suggestion for the Safe Place file folder.

Smarrty, second day here in 1992, saw a snake dead in the road. It was at least 7-8 feet long. Non native , but didn't know that then. UGH where did I come too. Silk spiders, spiders that almost looked like tranatulas, huge huge grasshoppers, buzzards all over the place. alligators in local ponds and under cars. Ohio where were you.

Smaarty

the acupunturist was recommended by a friend. I like her. She help yesterday with stiff neck that started Saturday. That's almost back to normal. Suppose to go tomorrow but now maybe not. Mom had some kind of episode last night and my sister spent the night with her. Probably will go over today and sit with her. She turned 90 on Sunday.

Sassy, maybe you should check one out for your shoulder. Can't hurt.

sas-schatzi

Smarrty, hope Mum's doing okay.......Promise not to do the 20 question thing. In an event, at the minimum, try to get a BP and take a manual(hands on) pulse. The reams of info those two actions can give is unbelievable. Maybe, I'll write something today on Pain and Other Things. I have old posts, but none come to mind as to where they are. The minimum action is to get them flat. Sequence, flat first, then vital signs. Hugs, such a worry

Nice with the acupuncturist. Would love one to do a whole body thing

Spookiesmom

Gives you an idea how the pollen is around here

Smaarty

sassy, my DS did all those things. BP is good, no signs of stroke, pulse ok. She said her eye feels weird. She has a DNR and stubborn, probably won't go to the doc. I just hope she goes in her sleep.

Ask your friends for recommendations, it's not cheap. Here it's $65 per appointment. I figure one more time and I should be good.

Spookie, haha.