INSOMNIACS place to talk in the wee hours

camillegal

Chevy

Enerva

Jd, sorry about Mike, sending hugs to him and his family 

blessing thank you for the moon picture, wow that is a great camera you have love it, I am obsessed with the sun and the moon but never get to watch it I face east and for some reason I get no sun or moon to view.  

Lol wearing those tops here in Ontario could get me in trouble ha ha ha nop those are for when I go home or Mexico  

Next week I go in for my post surgery blood exam, hopping all ok my surgery is approaching yahoooooo lol

Chevy love your post and Cami s. It keep me in the loop 

Hope you all have a great week )

Wooj sending hugs and well wishes for your friend too.

Chevyboy

Enerva, you are ALways in the loop!  Are you kidding?  All of us here ARE a little loopy....  I mean in the loop....

Cammi, tell them what I mean.

So guess what my newest treasure is?  I went out back in the alley to get this branch that I had decorated, but didn't like it, so I told DH to take it back out in the ditch....  But I decided today I needed it....   I was going to decorate it a different way..... BUT it was not there, but this RUG was still there.... I mean it is by the huge dumpster, but it is by my drive-way, and I see it whenever we go in or out of the garage....  Like for 2 weeks!

It was turned over slightly, and I thought "Oh MY Goodness!"  Like Shirley Temple would say...... and I unrolled it a little more................. It is pretty, with a design, like 3 different colors of brown!  It matched the bark in my garden!!!!!

So I KNEW I could NOT get it in the yard!  And I sheepishly went in and quietly, in my sweetest whine, asked DH if he could HELP me, his only wife, bring it in!  He was mumbling inaudible words....   But we drug it across the drive-way, and into our back yard, and up onto our patio porch!  

There was nothing WRONG with it!  So I vacuumed it, and thought what a wonderful treasure this was!  I think it was from next door, because little short white hairs, like from Thanos the Great Dane were on it.....   But I don't care....  it isn't as if I am going to SLEEP on it!   

Now I can install a pole, right in the middle, and I will have padding for when I fall.

I've been watching too much Pickers......

Anonymous

Happy Monday,  to all Owlettes! WAY behind again, we'll see if I can catch up. If something doesn't make sense, it's because I can't read my own handwriting!

Enerva, so sorry I missed your birthday! Hoping it was a very happy day. Your hair is BEE-YOU-TEA-FULL! I love the tops you're making, you have the perfect figure for them (even if I was 40 lbs lighter, my scars go almost all the way around my back). Would love to see the other ones you've made up. Like was suggested, you could probably get $40 or more for custom made ones. Thanks for sharing the pretty pics from your walk. 

Seems crappy that we're going thru BC and have to deal with family (and close friends going thru similar and Alz to boot). Not fair, I say.

Blondie, happy 61st birthday? Doing anything special to mark the occasion? 

Whoever else's birthday I missed, I read about it on my cell  that day, but can't keep up now.

 Blueberry, welcome back! Keep coming back!

PattyP, it's great that your bone scan is showing improvement! Celebrate in style! (BTW, thanks for the hugs and missed the games, hoping to get back, even if just a little at a time)

Chevy, thanks for single-handedly keeping this thread alive. Love your garden and yard and that you''re willing to share pictures with us.

Badger, so sorry to read about your dad.

Pawprint, dead car battery? No fun! At least you were in a great place to have it die! Did AAA arrive promptly? Love the bird feeder you're painting blue to honor FBB! (And I checked, 2 km = about 1.24 miles)

Jwoo, so very sorry about your friend, and so very sweet of you to help out with fundraising. 

Someone had a flooded basement, was it Hi1? Now that doesn't sound like any fun.

Spookiesmom, as I'm learning, the only conclusive way to determine if dementia is of the "Alz-type" is after death by examining the brain. Reading a book now by an Alz patient who keeps referring to it as Dementia' of the Alz type. Whatever, my mom appears to exhibiting the symptoms/stages, it's not just plain dementia in her case, there's lots of bizarre behaviors associated with hers. Hang in there, at least you're not going thru this alone.

Blessings, thanks for sharing the photo of the moon! Went outside to check what it was like here, probably too much light in the area, as it didn't look nearly as bright here. Hope you're taking it easy!

Sassy, want to ask about the swimming the other night.... probably too private? Will try calling in a bit

Ok, my tummy's saying Feed ME! 

Edited to add:

Chevy, you crack me up with your treasures! So glad you're keeping outside since you don't know exactly where it came from! Forget the Eww factor!

sas-schatzi

Hi, took a break today---Important anyone have Tangs phone number----urgent category

gardengumby

Enerva - Happy Birthday some number of days late.  I'm so sorry I missed your birthday.  What else did I miss?  I see Chevy is planning some pole dancing - or is it poll dancing??  Elections are coming up, so maybe it's poll not pole. 

I went fishing with hubby this morning.  No fishies, but there were two dolphin who followed us around for an hour or two,  I took zillions of pictures of 'em, - not very good pictures, mind you, but pictures nonetheless.

 

sas-schatzi

jwooo, sorry about your friend........hugs.. come when you can... it's hard.

Chevy and Cami, none of it's real.......we are in the zone............

Gumby the picture is great

2ta&spookie, sorry I missed you both. Now on the couch, full, new recipe which is a total keeper. Rain unending here, makes pool cold. Phooey!

Spookiesmom

Yeah, what's with this rain? Send it out west, they need it so much. Killing me. 

Whew! What a day! I was out of the house by 7:15 AM. I'm not usually even awake at that ungodly hour!! Spent the whole day, till 4, with the grands. They really weren't bad for a change, just perpetual motion, noise machines. They were helping the room mate re arrange her room. Between them and the rain, I'm about done. Then the dogs who were alone all day and can't go to dog park because if this d$&% rain........

And I get to do it again Wed!!!! Goody. But school will start Mon so maybe I'll get some quiet?

susan3

I bought owl slippers sooo cute. I will send a pic. 

Correct me if I am wrong..is it AUGUST, my family starting jocking for position for the holidays..it's august!!  Ohhhh boy. I suggested that I would have it since I have chemo on Wednesday, and i need to stay near bathroom for comfort, my daughter and her hubby will cook and I will be comfy. My cousin today wanted to know if it was set in stone.  My sarcastic nature that I hold in, wants to say...yes the chemo and my untimely death are set in stone.  Now do you want to come over to thanksgiving where I can comfortably scratch my inccrdeby itching crotch and anus, and mouth wash at least 5 times a day, oh and there is the diarrhea, and I hit the wall by 6 and want to be in  My pjs....but what r you thinking. He is thinking his wife wants it. Ok then you have it,,I won't be there. The only thing there that cme our of my mouth was,,,what r u thinking. Did however tell them I am in bed for days after chemo. Didn't make a dif. They want it, they can have it. Didn't think they could break me down..but I am done,

Wow...people do the darndest  things don't they.. Lol

sas-schatzi

cluck'em susie sassy

susan3

found it on amazon sas..thanks

Alyson

Hi mother owl Sas and all owlettes. 

I have been reading all your antics but haven't had energy to post. 

Just wish someone would give me some energy. 

Hugs to all. 

blondiex46

susan so sorry, people don't get it, if almost feels like they don't want to b with us, like they are going to catch it....I know the holidays are coming....should be interesting...I am staying here..., don't know how I will feel but don't care...

good night all

going to try to sleep, tomorrow should get the results of the ca 27-29 and see if anything is moving....

Sandy aka blondie!!

Anonymous

Spookie, that does sound like a very busy day! I got tired just reading it, lol!

Sassy, got busy today. Maybe we'll talk tomorrow? Remember the 3-hr time difference. So what was this new recipe - something good enough to share? 

Susan, that sounds a bit early to make holiday plans unless air travel (tickets) are involved? My family always wanted the cheapest air fare as possible.  Not sure that's the same in your case.

Fingers crossed for you, Blondie!

Enerva

wow, Robin Williams killed himself  

Why will someone full of life do such thing?  

Anyway it's 1:11 am here I am  

Anonymous

Enerva, I'm here too (only 10:17 PM though). Robin Williams, such a tragedy. Heard he was battling depression, so very sad.

RIP, Robin Williams!

Blueberry4

Oh, Susan, why couldn't they just say, "That would be great. We'd love to come. What can we do to help?"  I'm sorry you had holiday stress in August, not fair.  Also, I'm right there with you on the chemo crotch itch, grrrr. So although I cannot help, please know you are not alone. 

My latest SE is all over spots that no amount of lotion will deter.  I'm polka dotted and itchy, and I kind of hate it.  I have a dermatologist appointment next Monday. I tried to get in sooner, but they just don't seem to care.  My MO will give me the scolding look tomorrow for not getting the dermatologist apt done yet, but what can I do? Pleading on the phone had no effect.

Blondie, happy birthday! I hope you had a wonderful time with your kids.

HIO, your trip sounds great. I love NY, and I lived just outside of D.C. in northern VA before moving to TX five years ago.  I homeschool my kids so we did the touristy thing all the time. Let me know if you need ideas for what to see when.

Gardengumbie, I love the dolphin, very cool.

Jwoo, I'm so sorry about your friend. You are so good to help out.

Enerva

yes, I am sad cuz i think it's a huge lost but it also piss me off that he could have depression. He was healthy and why wouldn't he get help?  To lose him over depression is just unacceptable. When there are so many of us here fighting to stay alive, also dealing with depression but our health in general. It's just sad and upsetting (

Anonymous

Blueberry, my newest friend is Caladryl lotion (clear Calamine lotion). Reducing the swelling and the little bit of itching I've had with the wasp sting (taking Benedryl tablets have probably helped too). If your MO starts in with you, can you put it back on him and ask him to get you a priority with the dermatologist? Maybe that will keep him quiet. 

Enerva, depression is a mental illness. Hard to understand but not everyone accepts that and is willing to get help. Reminds me of alcoholics, no one else can do for the person who needs help. Wishing there wasn't such a stigma against depression and mental illness so people can get the help they desperately need. And they have to be desperate to consider suicide, especially the talent that Robin Williams had. 

Time to finish the dinner dishes.

Enerva

yes, you are right, wish there could be some help for it. I don't trust the drugs any more.  

Blueberry4

Hi Enerva, hi 2nd.  I was so sad to read about Robin Williams too.  It's such a loss and shock.  I think clinical depression is its own beast and very difficult to understand. I read that he was seeking help though. I'm sad for him and his family. I agree, 2nd, that we need to destigmatized mental illness and depression so people can more readily get the help they need.

Enerva

i am mad cuz i feel he should have had the help he needed, it's just crazy that he was in danger and his close family and friends didn't prevent this tragedy  

Wow it's 2:07 am and I am staring at my ceiling again  

Alyson

Enerva, go to sleep. If only we could solve people's problems. We can only be there for them. Depression is a terrible illness which most do not understand.  

Hugs

Enerva

good night 🌃 

Anonymous

good night Enerva, sleep well!

Good to see you again, Alyson! What's been going on?

Alyson

Hi 2nd, have missed being around here and wondered what was happening in SAS's nest of owlettes.

 Unfortunately since I got home from a wonderful trip my Rheumatoid and fibro has flared badly. On a different drug which is really helping with the fibro but not the RA. Anyway it does mean I do loads of knitting and handsewing.

Hugs

camillegal

Good Morning owl of you.

Slept pretty good last nite but not good enough.

Aly u've been feeling like this for a while now. I'm so sorry I hope this damn stuff give u a break soon.

Chevy a rug? I don't know, I'd think hmmm it doesn't look bad BUT why did they get rid of it? Are there any  BLOOD stains on it? Should we get together and donate bail money for u. I know we don't have to for u'r pole dancing, cuz if u did get caught they would have no idea what u were doing.

I'm not surprise about Robin Williams, oh don't get me wrong I really enjoyed him in so many movies an on TV but he was wrapped so tight, I wondered yrs ago when this would happen. It's a shame--I know he had drugs and alcohol in his life and there are people who can be in a deep depression and hide it pretty well. It's a shame that anyone can turn to that, he lost his spirit.

OK enough of that----I've had 2 cups of coffee an I'm ready to go back to sleep WTF

Who was talking about Christmas plans already----Jeez to plan how we're going to feel tomorrow, even today hahaha Oh well people don't get it sometimes.

OK BBL 

Chevyboy

Morning all...Man, I just couldn't
beLIEVE this about Robin Williams.... Guess it was more than" just"
depression... Just kind of makes me sad AND mad.... I mean so much to live for,
always giving us so much...

Alcohol, not to mention drugs on top of it, is a beast
you can hardly ever fight alone...... Like he said.... "It's just
there"...

I Remember going home from school, and my Dad was sitting
on the couch with a shot-gun across his lap crying. I just didn't know what to
do! He finally left with the gun, and I called my Mom, and she got Grandma, and
they all went out to find him.... at his girl-friends house!

Well, he didn't get a chance to kill himself, but I
thought my Mom and Grandma were going to do it FOR him....

Alcohol and drugs just make everyone's life
miserable.... If they can control it, that is a miracle....

Yes, they can hide it, behind humor, and always the happy
go-lucky guy, always on top of the world, when they are drunk.... they can hide
it from everyone except their family.

"Beloved
actor Robin Williams was found dead on Monday, police reported.

He
was 63.

The
apparent cause of death was suicide by asphyxiation, authorities said.
Accordingto his publicist, Williams had been battling severe depression
and spent time in rehab as recently as July.

Police
said that Williams was found unconscious around noon in his home in Tiburon,
California, near San Francisco.

"In 2006, after 20
years sober, he checked himself into rehab for alcoholism. He opened up about his struggles with addiction to alcohol and cocaine in
a powerful interview with The Guardian and on "Good Morning
America."

"It's
not caused by anything, it's just there," he said. "It waits. It lays in wait
for the time when you think, 'It's fine now, I'm OK.' Then, the next thing you
know, it's not OK. Then you realize, 'Where am I? I didn't realize I was in
Cleveland.'"

Last
month, he spent time at Hazelden Addiction Treatment Center in a continued
sobriety program. His publicist told HuffPost at the time that he was doing
well.

I'm sorry, but to me, it is just selfish!  My gal-friends Dad did the same thing.....  A drunk all his life.....  All of us kids just growing up, and  trying to believe this family stuff was "normal!"  

But my friend's Brother walked in the garage, with his little Daughter, and there was his Dad.... in the car.... That whole family had to go in therapy!   

So yes, I loved Robin Williams, and all he was known for....  but hurting soooooo many people with his "choices", is all I can think about.

Spookiesmom

Susan yes the holiday crap has started here too. DD and the room mate can barely tolerate each other any more. Wasn't always this way. They had a blow, DD tells me she wants to make reservations. Her MIL doesn't cook. I can't do it. DH is gonna be pissed. Then I told her I don't care about Christmas. Last year they didn't come here once while the tree was up. 

I wish I could go poodle and it would all go away!

Chevyboy

Spookie and Susan, do you gals remember when we were young, and how fun it was to all get together for Holiday's?   But when we were younger, we didn't pay any attention to all the WORK, and getting the house ready, and inviting a jillion people over.

Not to mention the men always getting drunk, and the women all mad beCAUSE of it.... Ha!  Then the clean-up.

No more... not too many people left....  and we have kind of gone our separate ways, with the in-law part of the family....  And it is better! 

Big get-to-gethers are not all that fun anymore.

I just love having our Daughter over for Christmas morning, me fixing Brunch, and opening our gifts!    And Thanksgiving is the same!  I love to cook, and the Turkey dinner is pretty easy....  She brings all the side-dishes....  So we eat early, and then helps me clean up....  

We don't do anything at night.... THAT'S because I know better than to make any plans after DRINKING takes over.  So everything we do, all the get togethers are all in the afternoon!  Hah!  I outsmarted  anyone who thinks I will just sit there and act happy.

Just DO what you feel comfortable doing.....  YOU are in charge... If you dread what is going to happen, don't even be around it.... don't make those plans.

Being alone, is better than being around all that "stuff!" 

ESPECIALLY when you don't FEEL good!  When you are going through treatment!   Stress is just as hard on you as your pain.....  just make yourselves happy.