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I was way behind and had to read a couple pages to catch up.I have been busy at work, I thought all this virus stuff would slow us down, but guess not.I guess that's good, because I work at planning and zoning and that means someone has money and is building.I still have a time keeping up on the work inside and outside.I sure do miss my husband, he did so much of the outside work.My youngest son still lives with me and does ok, but not as good.I don't do as good with it either.We painted the back porch and need to do the front porch, maybe this weekend.I have a tulip poplar tree that we planted years and years ago, this year it has flowers on it for the first time.I was so excited when I saw it.All of us has been going to the store for my mom and dad when they need something.I think my mom is getting a little depressed not being able to meet with her bible study group and her music group.My younger sister has a large mass in her abdomen and apparently it is crushing her ovary.She is to have a complete hysterectomy and find out if it is cancer or not then.She has been really anxious, actually we all have been for her.
I cut my bangs, and gave my son Christopher a haircut.He said that his hair isn't even, I told him it's the new hairstyle, everybody has it, it's the Corona-cut.He is lucky he has hair left, I couldn't get the clippers to work, so he got a scissor cut.
Goldie- saying prayers for you
Illimae- Your pool is nice and I love the little fishing pole.
I hope everyone is well and NM I hope you get warmer weather soon.
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My housekeeper called: her DH has tested negative. He needs to test negative again next week before he can stop isolating. She is truly going stir-crazy, but I will only allow her to come and get her paycheck...through the door...until it's safe for her.
Last night, with the fried chicken Bob brought home, I cracked a bottle of Mumm Napa Brut Reserve. Tonight I roasted a heritage pork tenderloin, and had some more of that bubbly. But for Stinko de Mayo, DOTD was (duh) Margaritas.
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Hump Day! It is a beautiful sunny ayem here, if a bit chilly. Still, the sun is warm and the breeze is light, so the chilly isn't too bad. Sadie and I went out for a walk yesterday and managed to walk an entire mile and a bit! I was aiming for a half mile. Paltry, I know, but baby steps, I have to start with baby steps. Sadie did well, too, but wasn't as fast moving as she used to be, nor did she pull at all. She did stop to smell the "roses" several times and seemed to enjoy that, but she didn't seem to hear a dog barking at us as we walked by a house. I think her hearing is declining quite a bit.2 more 12 hour shifts, tonite and tomorrow nite, and then 3 days off and then I go to 8 hour shifts, then back to the days the last week of the month. Hmm, that last Monday is Memorial Day, I wonder if it will be treated as a holiday or as a regular day since no vacation time offis allowed during the state of emergency. I'll have to ask. Then it will be June and Stage 2 of reopening should be going into effect. What worries me is that we started Stage 1 without a two week decline in cases, which are still going up by 20 or so a day. Right now the big jump is from an outbreak in a meat processing plant and the associated universal testing there. That little bit of news makes me glad I've been getting my meats from local farms for a few years now. I pay more per pound, but the quality and taste is better, and the peace of mind of knowing exactly where it comes from and where it's processed is priceless.
Misty--It's good to hear that there are some normal things still going on! My Mom said much the same thing about the outside work after Dad died. That was his thing and nobody does as well as he did. I can imagine it's getting hard on your Mom, she sounds like a very social person. I'll be praying for your sister, that sounds so scary. I love the "Corona-cut" hair style!I bet lots and lots of people have that by now!
Chi--Good to hear the Housekeeper's DH tested negative!
Baby Steps Cocktail
1 oz. gin
1 oz. Aperol
1 oz. sweet vermouth
Tools: mixing glass, barspoon, strainer
Glass: cocktail
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and stir with ice to chill. Strain into a chilled glass and garnish with a lemon peel.
From <https://imbibemagazine.com/baby-steps-cocktail-recipe/>
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Jazzy, we aren't going anywhere, I was just wondering because of the reservation land we go through when traveling up that way. Going through Chinle, Mexican Hat, Klagatoh, Many Farms. I also heard that Gallup is pretty much shut down.
NM, it's good that you can catch a nap going into work. And I'm sure Sadie enjoyed her walk and good for you for going twice as far as you intended. I wish we had more "local" places to shop. It's just too rural out here. I'll be glad when you get to those 8 hour shifts! Does your mom have an iPhone and do you? I think mine has something on like "find my phone" and I think it works like a GPS, not sure, never messed with it. Can she rent a car? And will Dick go with one of his kids while she is away?
Misty, I'm sorry you are missing your husband and all the things he did. Also praying for your sister. Perhaps the blooming tulip tree is a sign from your late husband? Love the phrase Corona-Cut.
Sandy, good news from your HK, now to keep you and your DH safe.
Nuttin going on here, just busy with the business. It should start slowing down by the end of the month. DH has Dermatologist appt. tomorrow, I have to go for my Xgeva injection and then Friday my 8 hour drive to and from MO.
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Our Tattie Tenders are making sure we stay safe!
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Thanks for the lovely view, Goldie.
Sad tale to tell. DH and I took a 2.5+ mile walk this afternoon to purchase more Ryan's Irish Cream. When I went to place my bottle on the counter, accidentally bumped the counter, bottle broke, spilling all over. Store clerk was very nice about cleaning up. However, I did have to pay for 2 bottles instead of 1. WAAAAH!
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Celia, where was your straw???
My accomplishment today was stripping the bed & changing the sheet & duvet cover. (This new one has ties for the comforter's corner loops). Took me only 20 min. this time to put the new cover on. Then Bob came home and we decided to order from Chez Simo (which has lost 80% of its revenue and started a GoFundMe). The owner, his wife, and daughter are holding down the fort and can't do delivery, so rather than use GrubHub (which takes a fat commission) Bob & I decided to drive over to pick up the food and leave a tip the size of what GrubHub would have charged between us & the owner.
So with the soup, appetizer & salad, we had Mumm Napa Brut Reserve; with the duck & fixin's, Roche-Audran 2015 Côtes du Rhone.
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Goldie - Great pic! Inventive use of masks.
We have been having great weather here. Rain during the late evening, pleasant temps during the day and low humidity. I am enjoying it while it lasts. DH and I are going on a hike today to a local-ish place. Hopefully it won’t be crowded as people have started going back to work. Restaurants opened for outside dining. Then had to close the same day due to crowds. Mostly young folks, but the restaurants did not want to be fined for overcrowding.
DH will turn 70 later this month. I had been planning a trip, but that seems ill advised at this time. He still uses an ancient flip phone and has been talking about wanting an I-phone. Might have to arrange a birthday parade or a social distancing party in the backyard. Gotta get something going.
Hope everyone continues to have good health and good times
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Hi folks- just a late in the week check in. Been a few challenges this way, but working through them. On Tuesday afternoon, my washer broke. Not that I am surprised, it was pretty due and not that I am surprised it picked NOW to go. This washer went in with the build of the new house in 2004. Sixteen years with this little front loader from Sears did me good and it has not been spinning quietly for some time, but now it won't drain. After talking to my appliance person and weighing the options to have them come out to assess and fix or buy a new one, I am going for a new one. Lowes has some good ones on sale and there is some nice financing available too. I got a couple choices picked out and will be going tomorrow to see if I can get what I want. Looks like they are delivering and my washer and dryer are in a little alcove right as you come in from the garage, so less concerns with people coming in and tracking stuff through the house.
I did have a little melt down over this on Tuesday evening, but like everyone else, I am just exhausted by the challenges that go with this time. Now that I have regrouped as well as have a plan, I am better......
But then I woke up yesterday with a splitting headache and thought I better check my BP. I tend to get a very specific type of headache in the front of my head when my BP is up. It was pretty high so I took a bit more of my BP med and did a yoga pose called "the waterfall pose" where you put your legs up the wall or at an angle and it is good for lowering BP. Also good to do at the end of the day to let the old blood in your lower limbs drain back in to the center of the body to get re-circulated. My BP was better as the day went on and back to normal last night. I just took it easy yesterday and rested and watched movies on HBO.
Today things are better all the way around!
CeliaC- bummer on the bottle breaking. I bet you were ready for a drink when you got home!
JCS- birthdays during pandemic are tough. I hope you can create something fun and safe for DH.
ChiSandy- I heard some stories about GrubHub scouring up some of the profits with delivery. I have only done curbside or drive through, but think after everything I have heard, I won't ever patronize GrubHub.
Goldie- I wondered why I could not find any masks at the store, they went to the beach! I was not sure if or when you might travel up to Moab again, but know it's getting to be the hot time of the year to visit.
NM- I think you should be able to ask what the plan is for Memorial Day given it's May? You can always say you were hoping to check in on your elderly family members and was trying to plan to go see/help them that weekend. I say this too because with your brother gone, it falls to you now for visits. I agree your mom should not be driving anywhere anymore, especially by herself. Maybe in the future you and your brother can drive down for a visit (assuming you want to do that....)
Misty- I am sorry to hear about your sister's health. I know with things like this, they need to go in to figure it out (been there myself on this) and hope they can get her scheduled soon. I know many people who needs surgeries and everything postponed, but they are starting to talk here about beginning to reschedule some procedures. I hope she can get in soon. Sending you love on this and missing your DH and all the rest.
cami, Cami, CAMI- where art though?
Ill- that pool keeping you cool this week? I am thinking of getting one of those kids pools to sit in on my patio this summer since I can't swim and miss the water. Whatever helps.....
Be back again soon and everyone take care of themselves. Been a hard week for many I know, maybe some of you too.
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4 of the 5 of us have birthdays during the pandemic -youngest DD is in March, DD#1, me and DS in May - DH is in October - sure hope things are better by then -
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Oh Celia, the loss of the Irish Cream, what a bummer. I was hoping the store was going to let you slide on it, gheesh!
Sandy, I lol'd at your comment "where was your straw"!
JCS, nice that you are nice weather, it's just HOT here, we had no spring at all. I haven't ordered my spinner yet, but def. getting one. I'm just not sure which one I want! I'm sure whatever you plan for your DH he will be appreciative.
Jazzy, I would love to get a new washer, mine is probably 15 yrs old (at least), but it styill works. My next one will be one that doesn't have the tall aggravater, I mean agitator in it. I hate it when the laundry gets all twisted up. Glad you were able to get rid of that headache. I would love to go to Moab right now, we have places we can camp in higher elevations up in the mountains where the weather is beautiful. Like 8000'-9000'. However, we are too busy right now to go anywhere.
Karen, bummer about the birthday snafu's.
NM, one more 12 hour shift or are you done as it's only 4 days?
Well, they found another spot on top of DH's head, biopsied it and waiting on results. Got my Xgeva shot, picked up a few groceries and some plants. This morning I have my phone conf. with MO. I'm pretty sure he will want me to do scans and then decide after that what treatment should be next. I assume Ibrance. Pretty bummed as this Verzenio has been really easy for me.
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The big plan for DH birthday was to take a road/hiking trip through the national parks in southern Utah. That got shelved due to the pandemic. We still may go in October if things get better. The hike yesterday was fun. There were people on the trails. No large groups, but not families. Groups of teens just hanging out. It it a little difficult to step off the trail and give people space, but I would do it to make a point. Today I will catch up on things around the house. Might be a little lazy!
Hope everyone has a wonderful Mother’s Day!
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy TGIF day! Home from a very pleasant overnight shift. 8 hours is MUCH better than 12! I've been working with some very nice staffers, too. Made dealing with the day shifters' attitudes a bit of a disappointment. Funny how younever notice some things about people until you see them from another angle. Sadie seems ok with the 8 hour shifts, she wakes up and walks me out when I leave, then I suspect she goes right back to sleep, only in the recliner instead of the ottoman, and wakes up when I get home. And we got out for a walk two days in a row, walked a mile each day. Going to try for another walk this afternoon, after a nap.
Goldie--I think Mom's phone is an iPhone, I'll have to check. Her car has GPS and directions, too, but she takes her hearing aids out or turns them off when she's driving so she doesn't hear the directions. And when she does hear the directions she argues and goes her own way anyway. When Mom is away Dick's kids check on him every day. They don't stay with him or have him stay with them, he wouldn't go to one of their homes anyway. I'll look into the "find my phone" thing.Oh my, those Tattie Tendersare so cheeky!
Celia--oh my, to have that bottle break, so sad, indeed! Worth crying over!
Chi--It's nice to be able to support a local business, isn't it?One of the local eateries, the Chinah Dinah, not too far from me and well known in the area, has just announced they are not reopening. Such a shame, it's a popular destination for weekend day trips, I'm going to miss them.
Librarian--I'm afraid a lot of restaurants will open up and then shut down again due to overcrowding here. People are so anxious to be able to eat out again. Happy Birthday to DH!
Jazzy--sorry to hear the washing machine bit the dust. After 16 years of service it's probably a better deal to go with a new one. And the whole situation is worth a meltdown. Sounds like you have a great way to manage your blood pressure. All the stuff going on is enough to give anyone high blood pressure. I agree that Mom probably should not be driving anymore, but there is no way she is going to stop right now. Driving is independence and control for her. I won't drive/ride with her for anything beyond local distances due to her backseat driving when someone else is behind the wheel, and her tendency to go 45 mph no matter what the speed limit is (not so bad when the speed limit is 45 or higher, but worrisome when it's 25 or 30). Shehonestly believes that she NEVER drives faster than the speed limit, ALWAYS 5 mph UNDER, except at 25 or 30. I am going to ask about Memorial Day.
Karen--Happy Birthday month! I do hope things are better by October.
Goldie--The last 2 shifts I thought were 12 hours were actually 8 hours. Four shift next week, one 12 hour and 2 eight hour shifts the week after, then back to days for me! Sad to hear the Verzenio that agrees with you hasn't been as effective as desired.
Absolute Stress Cocktail
ingredients
1 ounce Malibu rum
1 ounce Absolut vodka
1/2 ounce peach schnapps
2 ounces cranberry juice
1 ounce pineapple juice
1/2 cup ice
directions
Combine all the ingredients in a shaker and shake well to mix. Strain into a cocktail glass and serve immediately.
From <https://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/218/Absolute-Stress85484.shtml>
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Hi ladies- well I was out to Lowe's this morning to find myself a new washer and suceeded. I had picked out four of the type (front loader) in my price range and picked my first choice to go in with. They had three of the four in my store, and the Whirlpool I wanted was there and also available. They will have that for me in five days, but then could not get a delivery date until 5/23. But that is okay too. They will come and take the old one away, hook up the new one and I will be back in business in a few weeks. I am going to avoid going to a laundromat and will just store things for a few weeks and then have a "laundry fest" to check out the new washer. Whew!
The sales guy shared some interesting stories today as we talking and he was checking to see if they had what I wanted in stock. He said a lot of the US manufacturing places (including the factories that make Whirlpool) are closed right now with the pandemic. I sort of expected as much, but then he shared people were buying out and ordering freezers with the meat shortage warnings on the news. I guess many are ordering freezers and it will be mid to late summer before they can get anything but he also said anything out of stock will have a long lead time if you order. Anyways, just sharing in case any of you find yourself in a time of unexpected replacement on a home appliance.
Goldie- I am good about preventive maintenance on things, but usually replace the bigger stuff when it stops working. My appliance person told me a few years back the older things have a longer life expectancy than the newer energy efficient models and good to keep those as long as I can. I replaced my fridge at 14 years, now the washer at 16. You keep that washer going as long as you can. I read the average expectancy of a washer is 11 years, so you are doing good!
JCS- a trip to the Utah parks in October would be a nice thing to do for your DH's birthday. The fall is really the best time to visit out in the southwest, nice weather, no wind, less crowded in general with kids back in school. Things may be better by then, let's hope. The area Goldie talks about (Moab) has some of my favorites, including Arches and Canyonlands. Monument Vallley which is on the drive up from AZ is one of the most breathtaking places I have ever been. Canyon de Chelly in AZ is one of my fav national monuments too (cool little hotel you can stay at right in the park). So many lovely places to see out in this area. I hope you get to go, keep the faith!
Karen- pandemic birthdays are a drag. I postponed everything I had planned in March and for this year to celebrate, but keeping it out there to do more at a later time. You and your family do the same. And hopefully by October, we will be doing better. I would like to wish you and DH a good birthday this month!
NM- I bet those 8 hour shifts are a dream compared to the 1 hour shifts. I understand too about your mom and the driving thing. My mother used to come out and visit once a year and caused me almost to get in an accident one time. I also was the one who had to tell our father he could not drive anymore with his dementia. If your mother wants to go see your brother, let them figure out the plan, right. I hope you are seeing more signs of spring where you live?
Okay, time to get to a few things that need my attention. Happy Mother's Day to all and always say we women are mothers to many things in this world (children, pets, plants, others who we help, etc.)
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Its been a good birthday day!! GH got me beautiful roses - red, white and pink and 2 pairs of Chaco sandals - 1 pair I bought on sale awhile back and said they would be for my birthday - put the package in the garage. He surprised me with another pair. I live in my Chacos in the summer. I have several pairs, but some are 4 - 5 years old and worn out as I walk so much. The kids got me 2 beautiful hanging baskets for the front of the house (a tradition) and youngest daughter sent her dad a nice picture collage for him to print on photo paper for me. And most importantly, I got to talk to all 3 of my kids.
DH turns 65 in October (yes we are babies) and I would like to do something special especially in light of his open heart surgery in March. We are still staying home (except me to the grocery store with a mask and hand sanitizer/wipes) as we are both considered at high risk beyond our age. Coronary artery disease is number 2 or 3 on the list and CKD is #6 or #7.
Have a great week-end.
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Karen, happy birthday!
Jazzy, my front loader & dryer are Whirlpools--knock wood, they're going strong. (They replaced a Kenmore top loader & dryer that lasted about a decade). We're lucky here in Chicago in that Abt Appliances does same-day delivery.
Ordered out from Cellars, including a bottle of Margarett's Vineyard (Ukiah, CA) Sauv. Blanc. Yummy! Not so yummy was that the center "disc" of the thin plastic cover of one of the takeout containers fell out, as if punched out with a cookie-cutter. Bob kept picking slivers of plastic out of his food, so we're tossing the leftovers (I e-mailed the restaurant, suggesting maybe that for very hot dishes they use the foil-backed cardboard lids instead). In the meantime, I've decided that I will not use Lysol wipes on the tops of food containers, just on the aluminum parts. Will use an alcohol wipe on the tops instead--or just remove the tops and discard them, then wash my hands and proceed as usual. I hope they don't think I'm looking to be comped, though--I will refuse any credit to my account. Not their fault.
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Mornin ladies,
Been MIA for a couple of days. No puter or TV...It was horrible. Trying to catch up, everyone seems about the same. I think that's OK.
OK Miss -8-12 hr. shift, I knew u'd cave, and u know who u are. U are just to nice and just take care of urself, like u take care of others and of course Sadie.
Oh Lori I don't like hearing ur numbers are all goofy and more tests.
Misty I'm sorry for ur sadness, I'm sure this time is very difficult for you, haircut was funny tho.
JC Oct. is a good month for out door stuff so start looking forward for that.
Jazzy I don't blame u for having a meltdown, it's all bad enough with this crap going on but when u start having problems around the house I think everything gets magnified cu that's where u stay ALL the time. This has to be over soon we all pray.
Broke a bottle, kind of funny and Sandy got right to the answer. They really had to charge u for it tho, they have to make money they are essential businesses after all, we all agree on that.
Sandy it got cold here tonite, breaking freezing temps. BTW putting a duvet on is not so simple as it seems it should be. U made good time.
I'm forgetting everything I read, I hate that cuz I always want to talk to everyone especially when u've been here. My older brain just doesn't work like it used to, not that it ever was to useful but it was usable for me. I'm not saying everyone could use it, but for me it was good enough.
Leslie had 3 tests done this week so for 3 days she had to go to the hospital but she did get tested so that was good. But they can't figure why she has the pain she has, of course my sister and I have figured it out but they haven't yet, so more tests for her. Joey keeps busy somehow but I see his eyes and he's sad. Nicky's death made it worse for all of us, still can't believe it. I'm so mad at Nick I haven't even spoken to him, he left us way to early.
LUBS U ALL
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JCS, southern UT is beautiful, east and west sides. Some areas right now would be quite hot and in October, our weather out this way is at its best. But in the higher elevations, you would need a coat. For instance if you traveled up into mountains of The Grand Staircase, Escalante or Bryce Canyon, you also have Zion, the ones Jazzy mentioned, and soooo many more. I think you will love it if you get to go. Oh, and do you have the free pass for the National Parks?
Part of Bryce
NM, I'm not so sure that Dick's kids just "checking on him" is enough. Sounds scary to me and not safe. But I know it's not your call. Glad you are done with the 12 hour shifts. Oops, I see you have one more. And you freaking go more snow!
Jazzy, as much as I would love a new washer, I'm hanging on to this one until it bites the dust. All of our appliances are over 15. Interesting about everyone buying freezers!
Karen, sounds like your birthday turned out AOK for the most part.
Sandy, yikes on picking out plastic from the food.
Cami, of course you are still sad with the loss of your cousin. And it breaks my heart to hear that you think Joey is sad, that makes me sad.
I did my video conf. with my MO. We are upping my meds, labs in 4 weeks, and decide then what we will do. He is not too concerned as I have no pain. He says my numbers don't correspond with my scans, but he wants to keep on top of things of course. He said next visit would be video as well. I said to him, why can't we do this all the time. He says they won't let us. I said, well we don't have to tell them! He said that would be fraud! He thinks these video visits may become a normal thing.
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Mother Nature is having another temper tantrum. Sadie and I got up to an inch of snow, and another inch has come down in the last couple hours. And the wind is picking up. And the news people are talking about possible power outages. Sadie and I went back to bed for a couple more hours and are getting up again, and it's no better. Sigh.
On the good news side, the Maine Gov came out with an amended reopening plan, with more businesses being able to open in the counties without community spread, and opening up the possibility of salvaging some of the tourist season. That's really good to hear, even though my county has community spread. The new plan seems to make a lot of sense.
Jazzy-so glad you found a new washer! Being without one for a couple of weeks will be inconvenient, but not a crisis, at least. I'd avoid laundomats, too, in your shoes. A meat processing plant here in Maine has shut down due to COVID-19 cases, and that made me wonder if there would be a meat shortage at some point. I'm kind of surprised there isn't one already with so much meat being processed in China and people being so scared of anything from China right now. It still baffles me that meat is grown in the US, goes to China for processing, and then comes back for sale and consumption. You are right, the 8 hour shifts are a cake walk compared to the 12. And yes, when it's time for Mom to go visit brother, that will be totally between them, I am staying totally out of it, until Mom wants me to drive down there WITH her. Then it will be "I can't get time off work" or something. No way I am driving that far with her! More signs of spring?Not this morning!
Karen--Wow, you had a great birthday!So happy for you! Hope you can do something really special for DH's b-day in the fall.
Chi--sorry about the plastic lid on the take out failing. That must have been disappointing.
Cammy Cat--you know the rule about ketchuping--not required!Yes, I knew I would cave if asked to cover nights longer, and I figured I'd be asked, but the 8 hour shifts are working MUCH better, for me and for Sadie. Why is Leslie having pain? I'm sure Nicky's death is hard on the whole family, and coming on top of the whole pandemic thing is making it even harder.
Ingredients
- 3 parts Maker's Mark® Bourbon
- 2 tbsp Sugar, Powdered
- 6 tbsp Heavy Cream
- 2 parts JDK & Sons™ O3 Premium Orange Liqueur
- To taste Nutmeg
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Hi ladies- happy Mother's Day weekend! I have been working on my second problem here at the house today, but think I have a working plan for that too. My backyard garden has a mouse infestation, which I discovered last weekend. Pest control was out today for their every other month treatment and gave them a heads up. We have a few things we are going to work on to mitigate this problem and also be sure the house has no entry points. I need to new weather striping in a few places. Always something......
New Mexico is coming down to the end of it's stay at home order this coming friday 5/15. If our infection rate keeps dropping everywhere and reaches a certain threshold, outside of the western counties, they may begin doing some limited openings beyond expanded curbside. Late afternoon yesterday, I was watching a whole series of military helicopters flying in and more were flying in last night. I expect maybe more National Guard are here, maybe even the Reserves too. The Guard has been building extra hospital space, but have heard more help is coming in with other resources. Doctor's without Borders is now here to help the native nations and pueblos.
Goldie- I forgot to mention about the TM labs being high. I am glad that your MO is looking at everything, including other tests, to determine how you are doing. I hope the increased meds improve things without too many SEs. That photo you shared is lovely.
Karen- glad you had a good birthday. How is your husband doing with his recovery?
Chi- good to know you like your Whirlpools. My first washer and dryer here were also Kenmores and have done well. I hope Bob is continuing to stay well. How are Gordie and Leslie doing?
Cami- thinking of you friend as you are still grieving the loss of you beloved cousin.
Teka- what is going on in North Country? Did you get snow like NM did?
NM- I saw several posts on FB from friends around the north east about the snow. Ugh, winter go away. I see some cute paw prints in that snow. And yes, my mother used to want me to drive her all around the northeast when I was living back east, and after my sister moved away and father was in a nursing home. Other relatives had that expectation too. I would usually just do the "have to work, can't take time off right now." I hope things can stay stable during this still very critical time for you with the elder care stuff.
I find myself in the vodka section about most every trip to the grocery store, and yesterday I came away with some ruby red flavored vodka from Smirnoff. I had my first ruby red in Austin years ago when visiting a friend and doing some flavored vodkas one night while we were out late to the SWSX music awards and other performances. I decided to try the Smirnoff and it's really good! I pulled out all my flavored vodkas and will post a pic of them. You will be impressed. Yes, I am stopping the buying now......
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Beautiful pic, Goldie! Yes, we have the National Park Pass. My son drove through the area a couple of years ago and he is helping me make plans. I found a couple of great articles on Pinterest that I am making use of as well. Now the decision is how much time to devote to the trip. I love to plan these things, but will need to make reservations pretty soon to make sure we get the times we will need.
Happy Mother’s Day to all! Oldest son and his wife will come for lunch before going to her family. Younger son will be around for dinner after a day at work. I try to do the whole distancing thing with strangers, but not all that much with family. There is no hugging and much sanitizing. Enjoy your celebration whatever it is
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Gordy & Leslie are hanging in there--she has so much work tutoring kids while their parents work from home that she's had to farm some of it out to Gordy's ex-GF, whose dog-walking business has taken a hit now that people are eager to walk their own pooches. He sent me some GORGEOUS flowers for Mother's Day--and has survived the next round of layoffs. Downside is that he is now on the normal 9-5 shift...and has not been a "morning person" in years. At least he can work in his PJs or sweats.
My younger kitty Happy bit me in the face this afternoon--he was sitting on my chest, nuzzling and purring, when he must have gotten overstimulated--one nip and he dashed away, guiltily. I flushed the two little punctures with sterile saline (I have ampules to use as eyedrops), then soap & water, direct pressure to stop the little bit of bleeding, neosporin ointment and two little Band-Aid "spots." Bob came home from Whole Foods and said I should go to Urgent Care--but no way am I walking into a waiting room with other patients (most of whom are there for the coronavirus rapid tests). He said to call and do a tele-visit; but the receptionist said their policy is not to do that, virus or not. The "provider" was in with another patient and she wouldn't let him talk to me, insisting I come in or go to the ER. Screw that. I phoned my primary, and got the on-call doc--who told me I did exactly the right thing and prescribed a week's worth of Clindamycin (I'd already taken the 300mg. I had remaining, per Bob's advice). He said to irrigate again and change the bandages at bedtime with my next dose of abx., and to call him in the a.m. if I notice swelling or redness. So far, so good. But there will doubtless be a week's worth of yogurt and probiotics to prevent c. diff.
Unfortunately, the on-call doc said my primary "won't be in for a while" because he is ill. (Uh-oh--he hasn't been "seeing" patients except online, so I hope it's not COVID-19). The P.A. will be in Monday. She was sick at the same time I was back in Dec., but IIRC she tested positive for influenza B.
The restaurant did offer a refund but I wouldn't hear of it. So they're sending along a San Marzano tomato and a zucchini seedling with my brunch tomorrow.
DOTD with Greek leftovers will be 2019 King Rabbit Rosé. (Vin de Pays d'Oc--SW France). The sauv. blanc has an odd herbal bouquet--not the usual "cat pee" nor melon aroma. As the surrealists say, not my cup of fur. (OK, I stole that from "Cheers").
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Sunday Funday! The sun is shining, lots of glare off the partiallymelted snow that refroze over night. Can still see some of the green grass under the snow. Around here we call late snows like this "poor man's fertilizer" and if that is based on any truth at all gardens should be very productive this summer, if summer ever comes! My stimulus payment finally posted, makes the checking account look very happy.Sadie says Hi to everyone.
Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers of any kind or definition!
Jazzy--Ah, the joys of home ownership, always something to work on.We are moving into an interesting time. Things are opening up here in Maine, but the number of cases increased by 34 in the last 24 hours. I haven't looked to see where that happened, probably in one of the community transmission counties, but still makes me wonder. Time will tell, I guess. Yup, those paw prints are Silly Sadie's. Gives an idea of how much snow there was on the deck. WOW, that is an impressive collection of flavored Vodkas!Very versatile, these are.
Librarian--Human beings need a certain amount of human touch to stay healthy and sane. Gonna have to ignore the distancing thing a little bit from time to time or go crazy, right?
Chi--Glad to hear Gordy survived the latest lay-off rounds. Sounds like Leslie is doing well, though. Boy, Happy biting you is a surprise. Sounds like you did everything right, though. Happy is an indoor kitty,yes? Less chance of him having any nasty bugs to pass on.
Ambrosia
1.5 oz Don Ciccio Ambrosia Aperitivo
0.05 pz Averna
1 oz prosecco
Splash of soda water
Combine all ingredients and stir. Serve in a wine glass with ice and garnish with an orange slice.
From <https://bbook.com/nightlife/pandemic-survival-guide-14-sophisticated-cocktails-to-make-at-home/>
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Happy Mothers Day to all the moms, pet moms, plant moms, women who are both mom and dad to a child, and so much more. You women rock!
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Happy has been an indoor kitty all his life (we've had him since he was 8 weeks old). He got overstimulated from nuzzling me. He still doesn't understand why I shy away from his face now (and I doubt he ever will). Even indoor cats have a distressing amount of bacteria in their mouths, and their teeth--being much sharper than dogs'--are like little injectors. I've been washing the bite and reapplying neosporin ointment, but it is still red--keeping an eye on it to make sure it doesn't get infected. I dread having to go into my doctor's (actually, P.A.'s) office because the only way to get there is to drive (and have a valet park my car--which means pulling over and Lysoling it down before I can drive home) or take a rideshare or taxi--which of course now is horribly unsafe.
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NM, hopefully if your mom makes that trip, it will go smoothly and both her and Dick will be safe. Quite odd the way meat is processed, doesn't make sense. Reminds me of that salmon I got at Sam's Club. NM, I forgot which shift you are on this week.
Jazzy, I hope you can get your critter problem under control. Of course I deal with that all the time, but I am out in the country and they were here first. I catch something everyday, and then for awhile there won't be anything and then wham, here they comne again. Nice Vodka selection, do you have a favorite? Any change in your SIL?
JCS, hopefully you will have ample time to do all that you want, and I'm pretty sure you won't be disappointed.
Sandy, hope you stay infected free.
I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day, like Jazzy said, Mother's of all kinds. Typical day for us, but that's just how it is out here. Thank you to those who offered support in regards to the TM's.
Happy Monkey Day
Mocha Monkey
- Chocolate syrup
- 1 1/2 oz Baileys with a Hint of Coffee
- 1 scoop Vanilla ice cream (softened)
- 1 Banana, peeled and sliced
- Garnish: 1 Banana slice and coffee beans
- Swirl the inside of a highball glass with chocolate syrup.
- Add the remaining ingredients to a blender and fill with ice.
- Blend until smooth and pour into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a banana slice and 3 coffee beans.
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Good Morning, Loungettes!Happy Monday Monkey Day!It never got very warm yesterday but there was enough sunshine to melt off most of the snow. Supposed to be warmer today, but cloudy and rainy in the peeyem. So tired of cold, chilly, rainy, weather. I want to go on a cruise, I want to go away somewhere! Cabin fever plus spring fever plus lock down is NOT FUN. Sadie just says "give me a tummy rub and everything will be fine." Silly doggo. Funny thing is, she's actually right!
Chi--I hope the bite doesn't get infected, just such a hassle in the best of times, and these ain't the best of times!
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