INSOMNIACS place to talk in the wee hours

sas...great job with pictures!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are officially out of control....lol. But I'm still proud of yo

Rosie, no, haven't had time to get to the hosta garden but should take a look on line, shouldn't I? Thanks for the nudge! My dad and I are planning to go up to the Hulda Klager Lilac Garden in Woodland, WA next week. The two of us try to get up there together every spring. This year the timing's tricky, as it's been so mild but is nippy again so they think it will slow the opening of some of the blossoms. Have you been there? If you like lilacs it is definitely worth a visit. And yes, they also sell plants. I have one lilac and one very, very nice hydrangea bought on one of our expeditions. The prices are fair, plants are large and vigorous and the proceeds help support the garden.

The Skyline Grange has a native plant sale this weekend and I'm FINALLY getting my ribes sanguineum - my gift to myself for our hummingbirds. I've pre-ordered three of them.

I'm praying Debbie's prayer for all of you. Sleep well.

And what's worse, is I HAD one of these! And THIS one.

How about something like this, Chevy?

Good morning insomniacs- got a check going in the mail to the IRS today, but got a refund from the state, so I am out just out a bit this April. We came pretty close this year with my estimated payments! My accountant rocks!

Teka- sorry to hear about your leg problems. Feel better sister.

I finally slept the best I have in a good week. I don't sleep well when I travel, but also more challenging with staying in other people's spaces even family! I am up and going and have some more biz dev work to do today. Also must get back to the gym!

I saw this on FB today and thought it was funny for us insomniacs! Wishing you all a good day!

Mine doesn't  work but he wants mt to keep it 4 when i need to go on hospice n need pain meds intervenisly

No, I could never FIND it, or connect to it when I first started....

Dutchess! Sorry I missed your post.... Yes, we had something like that near the phone! And remember all those phone books? We still get a couple, but nothing near what they used to deliver....and calling information cost 50 cents.... Ha! You paid for all long distance calls..... I was a LD operator right after I graduated.... Worked for Mountain Bell until I was 8 months pregnant....

I remember listening for the coins to drop in, when someone was calling Long Distance from a pay-phone.... Each coin had a distinct sound.... and when their 3 minutes were almost up, we had to break in, and remind them..... if they kept talking, we would then go back "in" and ask them to please deposit more coins for 3 more minutes....

We could listen to their conversations, which we DID.... And sometimes let the gal next to us know what was going on! Sometimes those conversations would make us blush..... Hah!

hi ladies. Still in hospital , still not keeping anything down but feeling stronger ftom all these fluids. Not dehydrated and more. Dr hinting around about me going home yesterday and again today. As much as I want to be at home it just doesn'take sense. If I am not keeping anything down with iv nausea med how am I going to keep anything gown at home ??? I think it had up do with medicare only paying for the first 3 days. Then if they sent me home and I have to come back they get 3 more days from medicare. It just doesn't seem to be a good practice.

SAS I tried calling you but no luck snd no voice mail. Just wanting to pick your brain. I am totally exhausted I can't stay up for very long without sleeping. I will pm you my number and you can call at your convince , if you want To

Hello and hugs to all. Can't temember everything but def liked Chevys post about shit happens.

Hootie hoo

Patty- ((((hugs)))) totally sucks. I hope you feel better and I think staying there makes more sense, until you can eat and drink.

Hopeful- No I have not been to that Lilac Garden, sounds great! This weekend is supposed to rain and our Lilacs (2 white 2 purple) are budding but not open. Have you ever been to Hendrick Park in Eugene? It's stunning all the Rhodies and Azaleas, camillias etc.. Just gorgeous. So is the Portland Rhodie garden. Every time we go there we see lots of baby geese and ducks so fun! I was gardening all day and my hips are just killing me.. up down, up down... trimmed a hedge (filled 2 yard waste cans), potted plants, cleaned out a bed etc... So now I HURT.. love this weather and the sunlight. My flu is slowly resolving... yay Found a wonderful nearby Nursery that had HUGE gorgeous begonias for 3$ ooohhh

Stayed up and watched that show Cancer the Emperor of all Maladies. Did any of you see it? It was interesting. Amazing that prevention has saved more lives then the treatments have. I would like to read the book.

Hi Foots. Glad you are hanging in there and Faith is good. Hi Blondie! Howdies to all! Nighty nite.

Mombie, definitely check out the garden. It has a very interesting history and a huge number of varieties. It is well worth the trip - just choose a fair weather day! You can call ahead to check on how far along the blooms are, too. Now that you've survived rad. you deserve a treat! And yes, Rosie is another webfoot. So is Debbie (FootprintsAngel)

Rosie, I feel your pain!! The first few sessions in the garden after a winter indoors you really feel all those muscles and joints, don't you? Ouch. Time for a long, hot bath maybe? That was a great buy on the begonias - well done!

I haven't been to Hendrick Park - will add it to my list. I do enjoy the Rhododendron Garden but haven't been there yet this year. The rhodies are early this year, so I should get over there soon. There are some good growers and hybridizers down there in the area, too...

I didn't watch the series, although I'd read the book when it was first published. Everyone I've spoken to about the film, however, has praised it as very powerful and well done. I'm going to get it from the library once I'm feeling a bit more resilient. The book is a good read; it's long and very gripping. Well worth reading. It's kind of a sobering idea regarding prevention vs. treatment, isn't it?

Need to get some work done and go to bed. Tomorrow is a long day.

Hugs to all.

Patty, hugs dear friend.....sending cyber super positive energy.....

Mombie Zombie,

Congratulations on completing radiation, I remember well,how good that felt, a little over a year ago.

Blondie--Thanks for being open with me. I don't know the right thing to say. I will pray for you every day though and I'm glad we get to be friends here. That's a bummer about the food shopping. Wish I could help.

Ray--Thanks! I feel so many different kinds of relief, I can't even begin to describe it! I'm sure I'll be up all night savoring the moment. lol

Blondie! Does Walmart deliver where you are? They have that program here, along with other grocery stores.... With Walmart, you can order stuff on-line, and either they deliver, or you pick it up...

Rosie, have you thought of getting a kneeler?

This is what I use, inside and out! It really helps.... You can turn it over, and sit on it.... and it folds up.

Happy Friday. Guess what? I don't have to go anywhere today! First day, no rads.

Jazzy--I'm with you. I wish we could jump to each other's aid when there is a need.

That's the part of these threads that makes me itch. Everyone is so far away. I can only sympathize. But I'm glad we can at least do that. And pass along info. I found out a different friend in a different thread is alone a lot. I itch to go visit and fix that.

I don't have television in my house. All this talk about that PBS show sounds so interesting. I am going to have to see if I can find it to watch on YouTube or something. Anyone know any links?