I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

We LOVE Stable!!!!

E - fantastic.  

Yay, yay, yay and more yay.  E -- I often feel  pain is a bit more tolerable if you know why......so glad to hear the explanation your Doc gave.  I think that little tid-bit made a lot of people feel just a bit more comfortable.

Storms last night and today.  They could get "nasty" later on.  This is true spring really.  Weatherman had been saying that we were undergoing some lack of moisture which it sounds like this storm will  definitely make up for.  Just be glad to get it done and have some sun. 

Jackie

Dance around the stable girls, great news. 

We are gearing up for the Royal visit. Kate, William and baby George arrive over the weekend. Country going mad. We are still quite loyal to the monarchy here. Most have the attitude why change the system of it works.

I must get dressed.

Hi ladies - I've been unbelievably busy this week and so today is my first login in over a week, I believe.

Chickadee, you are without a doubt one of the bravest and most calm ladies I've ever had the intense pleasure of knowing.  I am terribly sad for all of us who are your admirers, friends and family.  May you have peaceful and painfree days, and the knowledge that you are well and deeply loved.

E - so VERY glad to hear that you are stable.  Sorry about the additional pain, but I'm certain that that trade-off is worth it.

Suzie - glad your results were good, sorry that you are still a bit on tenterhooks for another 6 months.

As for me... I was called and asked to work for a week at my old job, as they have a "hiring freeze" and so cannot fill my (old) position right now - the lone guy who is now doing what he used to do plus what I used to do needed a vacation.  So... I've been working this week.  It's been very odd.  It will, however, pay for 1/2 of our new couch. 

Folks commented above in regards to the landslide.  The site was NE of Seattle.  There are all kinds of rumors about reports that were prepared in the past about the stability of the area and though there may well have been those reports, the same report could probably be written for much of Western Washington - and most people want to build where they want to build.  I can just imagine what people would say if they were told they could not build on their property because it was considered to be potentially unstable.  There would be a hue and cry about "government overreach".  There just doesn't seem to be any way to win for the poor inspectors.

I am somewhat familiar with the location of this slide, as many years ago I lived not far from there.  The fact is that Western Washington is a place of hills, mountains, rivers and rain - this year (and especially the month of March - the wettest on record) a LOT of rain.  Landslides are not uncommon.  A few years ago, there was an equally large landslide just the other side of one of our mountain passes.  The difference was that no one was injured because there were no houses right there.  However, the highway was demolished.  Since the landslide last weekend train service was halted into the city from the North, due to - yes - landslides - and that is a regular occurence.  It happens at least twice each winter - usually more often. There was a landslide inside the city of Seattle a year or two ago that killed at least one person who was caught in the path. The terrible tragedy is that last weekend's landslide was both huge AND occurred in a populated area. 

Thank all of you ladies about your wonderful stories regarding death.  I have never made contact with anyone, but am of the enduring opinion that this is not all there is.  It seems like just the beginning - never the end.

We are going to Hawaii on Sunday.  I am SO much looking forward to seeing our grandkids.  Unfortunately, our son contracted strep throat, but is now on medication, so should have it well under control (and non-contagious) by the time we arrive.  We are only spending a week on Oahu, and then off to Kona for rest and relaxation (and maybe a touch of shopping for a condo).

OK.  I've run off at the fingers enough for now.  I love you all.  Take good care of yourselves!!

Yes, you can buy a start for plumeria.  It's this really ugly looking stick that you just are supposed to stick into some dirt and watch it grow.  Since I didn't believe the directions, I tried my own thing and never got it to start...  Maybe I'll buy another one and follow the rules this time.  No - I guess I won't.  Forgot, cannot have house plants any longer as hubby's allergies cannot abide them.    I have, however, been beginning (a very small beginning, but still) landscaping our yard.  We have now removed 3 trees and lots and lots of lithodora

Anyway, I've planted a LOT of thyme, oregano, rosemary, monarda (bee balm), lemon balm, a few pots of spearmint and orange mint (can't have them running amok), as well as a fair number of succulents (more to come on those) - more herbs to come as well.  My next step (when we get back) will be adding a path along the side of our house.  Right now it's grass and VERY wet (ugh).  So I'm going to convert it to gravel with a french drain (I think we'll hire someone to do the french drain part....).  Anyway, it will (hopefully) be my first step in removing the grass that currently exists in our backyard and putting in a yard that is pleasant and peaceful (a fountain will be coming sometime in the not too distant future).

Oh yeah - I also planted chives, rhubarb and three different kinds of raspberries (if they grow).  Strawberries, grapes and boysenberries still to come.....

mmmmh - love green tomato relish. Haven't had any for years! I do make relish most years, though.  Relish, salsa, pickled green beans and of course smoked salmon are my standard canning ventures each year.

I'm looking forward to having a bit of a vegetable garden this year.  Mostly, though, I just want no grass as it has always seemed such a ridiculous waste of water and time... so more looking for peaceful contemplation with a bit of munching thrown in.  U.fortunately hubby is convinced that grass must remain in the front yard, so there I'll just reduce it

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Oh, E, Ye Olde Arimidex Claws, yuck, I remember those.  The only thing which helped me was seeing a physical therapist who specialized in hands ( yup, they exist) and she was wonderful, gave me excellent exercises,  I wore wrist splints all day/night for a few years.

As long a the pain meds deal with the bone pain, wonder  if massage, physical therapy, and my old standby acupuncture would help the AI component?

So, so, so sorry you're in pain....

Well, I would not give up the really fun things and though it feels a bit weird to plan your 'cheats' and not be much more spontaneous, I think there is  a point where you can have what you want.....just not as often. 

Anyway, E, here's hoping that maybe you can find a good place where you can 'cheat' a bit and still be fine.

I'm sure somewhere in there is that moderation in everything advice which never goes out of date so hopefully, timing along with some "cheating" moderation could work well.

Jackie

malted milks balls....droooling all over the putah....

Suzie - gladyou had fun at your fight night. 

In regards to these awful AI's - I have found that two (OK, maybe three) things help (me).  Number one is getting enough SLEEP, that my body seems to crave since I've started them.  I feel best if I get a minimum of 10 hours a night.  (One of the reasons I retired... I couldn't get the sleep I seemed to need and still hold down a full time job plus commute time.)  The second thing is (as Sunny said) watching my diet.  I try to stay away from gluten and from pork.  Still get to eat chocolate so am happy.  Exercise (as you said, E) is also a helpful in reducing the pain.

GG - I never thought I would do that - I did try to get out of it. I told Steve he has to get up early tomorrow and come to the markets with me to pay me back  although I couldn't afford it - he would want to eat everything in sight.

mmmmmeeeeerre! I loved the books... wish he'd get busy and write the next one!  But I also love the show.

Suzie, is he going with you, or because you enjoyed yourself does he get a pass?