For Older People with Sense

Chrissy, sounds like you're progressing in your rehab.  It's normal to be a little impatient.  Step by step you'll get there!

I'm off to the dermatologist this morning to have a basal cell cut out on my neck.  She scraped out the little red bump last week and sent tissue to the lab.  I haven't figured out who will remove the stitches she'll put in today because we're departing tomorrow morning for our summer getaway and don't plan to return home until early Oct. 

As you can imagine, we've been VERY busy putting things away outside and carrying stuff out to the 5th wheel camper that will be our summer home.  We have to prepare for any hurricanes that could blow away porch furniture and yard decorations. 

We're headed first to IL to dh's sister's house, where we will park in her driveway.  She has a 30 amp outlet that we can plug into for power.  She and her dh are having an event on the 21st to celebrate their 50th anniversary.  By July 1st we hope to arrive at Pine Hollow Resort near Park Rapids, MN.  It's a small campground on a lake.  This will be our 3rd summer to go there and we're now acquainted with the other people who have their campers set up to serve as summer and weekend cottages. 

Last July was really nice.  Hope the weather is as nice this July.  We love it when we don't have to use the a/c.  I should have wireless internet there so can keep up with you ladies.

I can go back and forth

3 jays, I'm always delighted to see you here, but I do hate that the MS is causing more hardship in your life.  I think of you often and hope all is well, otherwise.  

Chrissy, hope your knee's okay and you didn't move TOO wrong in your sleep!  I think you're wise to check with the doctor just in case.  You're a real trooper to keep your eye on the prize no matter what it takes to get there.  May you improve every day, slow and steady.

We have 3 more days before the beach vacation.  Somehow, these family trips always bring to mind those Chevy Chase vacation movies!  We're renting our first beach house with a second floor this time so will see how that goes.  Everyone is to bring their baby gates for the stairs and I may pick up one myself too.  Getting excited about seeing the ocean again!  

Carole, have a great summer at the campground!  And Wilsie, I remember Jefferson Airplane!  I think their lead singer was named Grace Slick. 

Kathy

Jefferson Airplane is still going???? Didn't they do White Rabbit? I LOVED listening to them when I got stoned in the 70's. Can't believe they're still alive and kicking!

Chrissy, I often wake up with my body all convoluted with my hip twisted and a leg crossed over to "open" the joint that is pinching...sigh. Normally I don't move an inch. But when I do.... 

We're packed and ready to leave for the beach tomorrow morning, except for the last minute stuff like taking the dog to the vet for boarding.  And another trip to DS's to get things they can't get in their car.   I feel that we're taking everything we own!  I'm taking my laptop so I'll be able to check in now and then.

Chrissy, so glad no damage was done in the "pop".  It seems to me that your recovery's going much faster this time, so that's good.  What is the saying, slow and steady wins the race.

Lisa, love the picture and would love to know what's inside that gate!  And why's the bicycle parked outside?

Welcome back, Sas!

Kathy

Hi everybody!!! I have been so worn out from moving! I've been taking naps everyday. I am just lethargic. There is still lots to do, but I have time. I am having a bit of an identity crisis. Moving, not working, driving my DD's car nothing feels like home. I don't feel settled.

Chrissy, I hope your knee is improving. 

Wilsie have fun with your grands.

Lisa keep us guessing with the doors. 

Jefferson Airplane!!!!! That brings back memories! Before they were Starship. I remember seeing them in concert (sort of) 

barbe, we could of hung out together back then!

3jays, wish I could come hang out with you. I got a new supplement from my acupunturist today. Ivy Calm, it is suppose to help with my lungs. I'll give it a try, its like a cough syrup. I'll share lots of pics.

Here's the house now, it is getting closer to done. 

tonight we had mystery soup! Something I had frozen not even that long ago. A pureed soup, but I can't remember what it was. We defrosted it and heated it up and it was yummy, but a mystery! Gingery or maybe curry? ha ha It doesn't take much to entertain me!

hi sas!!!!! Wish you were here to give my DD her fragmin shot everyday!

Mac, love your house and the view. You will settle in and feel like you've been there forever.  

I could not risk eating anything frozen that I couldn't identify, I don't cook much but do put things waiting for garbage day in and forget!

Lisa, love the doors.  My favorite book as a child was "the Secret Garden"

Wilsie

Lisa, love the red door. Is it a church?

barbe, my DD is going to move into new house when it is done and I will stay here. Every day I make a trip to the old house and bring some more things over. So it is slow going but steady. I got some curtains up in my bedroom yesterday that will help me sleep later in the mornings. 

I know I will get through this time, especially with my friends here to help.