Daily Ooos: Friday, March 7

[faerywings]

HelllooooO O-Fam!
Guess what?

It's soooo cold!! It's currently 30* and a real feel of 8*. I thought Spring was coming along soon. Harrumph! I am second-guessing myself about washing my hair today instead of yesterday. I won't be able to stand on my feet to blow it out straight and if I let it air-dry, I am going to be an ice cube by the time it dries.

I think I did OK when Scott and my mom visited. My foot didn't; hurt that much and I even helped prep the Brussels sprouts and cauliflower for dinner. My biggest complaint was the exhaustion, that hit me like a ton of bricks. Hard to tell if it was normal Lyme exhaustion, boredom exhaustion, or something else. If I were capable of taking a nap, I would have. Alas, I am terrible at napping and always wake up feeling worse than I did before.

Today's the big day- Gary is taking me to the orthopedist this afternoon and he is gonna say I am all healed and good to go. Hiking is planned for tomorrow. although it would be nice. What would be very nice is if the doctor gave me a short walking boot instead of the knee-high one I have. I hate this thing, it throws all of my joints and muscles out of wack. Not that it takes much for that to happen as it is.

What about all of you? Who has fun plans for today?

HAGD!! XOXOXO!

 

[faerywings]

Morning, all. Won't need to see that doc for another year... Yea!!

Fantastic news! Always good to bring a book to drs. Most of the ones I see run behind schedule too.
I hope that the winds die down and that your power stays on. Thank you for liking my new siggie. It was about time to switch it out

I have to sit or I will mess things up with healing so I have been better about it this time. Plus it hurts to stand up. Going from sitting to standing is the worst and feels like its pulling my skin off at times.

Don't make me come over and tape you to the chair! Your pain and healing have to take priority. I can't imagine how your skin feels. I had that same nerve pain after my ankle surgery and it was just a ~4" incision which was awful enough. remember that you are healing underneath your skin too. hugs!

Can you tell that the fresh air and sunshine and the hike yesterday improved my mood

I am sooo happy and relieved to hear this. You and your SIL should make it a habit to get out and about. Does she know how/have a kayak? She should join you when you head out on your lake. (Sorry, I am being bossy again)
Good thoughts to your niece and nephew that the storm doesn't affect their homes. How long is your niece staying in CA? It has to be difficult to want and need to be in two places-- two continents-- at the same time.

've been busy with the jewelry stuff, trying to decide what designs to focus on. I have been narrowing it down and have decided on a line of stretch bracelets with a mixture of color and textures, combining gems, beads and wood together.

These sound incredible. You put so much thought into the designs and plans and I just know everything is going to look amazing. How could they not? I am so excited to see everything on display (you will take a pic of that to show us, please?)

Good Morning!
Busy morning.

You sure were busy! I hope you type better and faster than I do. (Flying monkeys can so I am pretty darn sure you can too LOL)

My stomach is still giving me fits today! I'm hungry, but my stomach is saying....."I'm not ready to handle any food yet!" It is giving me a headache!

Any better today?

It's nice to know there are still some decent kids in the world!

I work with the *nicest* kids. Every one of them is awesome. They renew my faith in humanity when it feels a little shaky.

This evening I have a meeting about getting a shared use trail put in. At least there's been some progress on that, since we got a $2M grant a couple years ago to start design. I cross my fingers every day it doesn't get pulled back from Washington.

I am crossing my fingers and toes for you too. Caitlyn's college had to pull two or three job openings because of grants getting canceled.
I haven't seen anything about the TV show, what is the name of it? Sounds right up my alley.
I am also going to look for Chesapeake Requiem on Libby.
Last year I read "The Woman They Could Not Silence" which was a non-fiction that read like a thriller. Fascinating and horrifying and 100% recommend.

It was a little irritating that I was told it was "medically insignificant." Yeah, but it was "personally weirdly significant."

I love that line, I think I might have to borrow it LOL

The doctor only put my in a "stabilizer and tight sling" no cast, so I could still push the mouse around. Getting dressed was the hardest thing.

I remember that! I don't know which would annoy me more-- not being able to use my right arm or not being able to walk. Either way, it stinks for people who can't stay still. Not that I know *any*of them *winks*

Can you wash your hair at the kitchen sink?

I thought about that but I'd have to stand on something to get all of my hair in the sink. Short people with long hair. YKWIM? They cray-zeee

 

[BoatLady]

So sorry you are in so much discomfort but this too will end. Patience---hum last months topic...You could make another patience page.

Exciting????...well no maybe sad we need to go home today. We had a fabulous time camping with our friends but it's come to an end. 4.5 hour drive home then unpack the trailer and put things away, laundry, etc. Not really complaining because I am lucky to be able to do this, just making a statement.

When I am home I will try to catch up with everyones notes. Have a great Friday.

 

[vickyday]

HelllooooO O-Fam!
Guess what?

It's soooo cold!! It's currently 30* and a real feel of 8*. I thought Spring was coming along soon. Harrumph! I am second-guessing myself about washing my hair today instead of yesterday. I won't be able to stand on my feet to blow it out straight and if I let it air-dry, I am going to be an ice cube by the time it dries.

I think I did OK when Scott and my mom visited. My foot didn't; hurt that much and I even helped prep the Brussels sprouts and cauliflower for dinner. My biggest complaint was the exhaustion, that hit me like a ton of bricks. Hard to tell if it was normal Lyme exhaustion, boredom exhaustion, or something else. If I were capable of taking a nap, I would have. Alas, I am terrible at napping and always wake up feeling worse than I did before.

Today's the big day- Gary is taking me to the orthopedist this afternoon and he is gonna say I am all healed and good to go. Hiking is planned for tomorrow. although it would be nice. What would be very nice is if the doctor gave me a short walking boot instead of the knee-high one I have. I hate this thing, it throws all of my joints and muscles out of wack. Not that it takes much for that to happen as it is.

What about all of you? Who has fun plans for today?

HAGD!! XOXOXO!

Lugging that boot around is probably causing some of the exhaustion! Hope the doctor gives you a short one. Ask him for one!

 

[vickyday]

Fantastic news! Always good to bring a book to drs. Most of the ones I see run behind schedule too.
I hope that the winds die down and that your power stays on. Thank you for liking my new siggie. It was about time to switch it out

Don't make me come over and tape you to the chair! Your pain and healing have to take priority. I can't imagine how your skin feels. I had that same nerve pain after my ankle surgery and it was just a ~4" incision which was awful enough. remember that you are healing underneath your skin too. hugs!


I am sooo happy and relieved to hear this. You and your SIL should make it a habit to get out and about. Does she know how/have a kayak? She should join you when you head out on your lake. (Sorry, I am being bossy again)
Good thoughts to your niece and nephew that the storm doesn't affect their homes. How long is your niece staying in CA? It has to be difficult to want and need to be in two places-- two continents-- at the same time.


These sound incredible. You put so much thought into the designs and plans and I just know everything is going to look amazing. How could they not? I am so excited to see everything on display (you will take a pic of that to show us, please?)


You sure were busy! I hope you type better and faster than I do. (Flying monkeys can so I am pretty darn sure you can too LOL)

Any better today?

I work with the *nicest* kids. Every one of them is awesome. They renew my faith in humanity when it feels a little shaky.


I am crossing my fingers and toes for you too. Caitlyn's college had to pull two or three job openings because of grants getting canceled.
I haven't seen anything about the TV show, what is the name of it? Sounds right up my alley.
I am also going to look for Chesapeake Requiem on Libby.
Last year I read "The Woman They Could Not Silence" which was a non-fiction that read like a thriller. Fascinating and horrifying and 100% recommend.


I love that line, I think I might have to borrow it LOL


I remember that! I don't know which would annoy me more-- not being able to use my right arm or not being able to walk. Either way, it stinks for people who can't stay still. Not that I know *any*of them *winks*

I thought about that but I'd have to stand on something to get all of my hair in the sink. Short people with long hair. YKWIM? They cray-zeee

Stomach is finally getting better today!
I was a word processor for one of the jobs I worked at many years ago so I am a decent typist. Not as fast as I used to be, however.
It's too bad the good kids don't make the news instead of the derelicts.

 

[vickyday]

Quick in and out. Ilene's coming over in a little while and I'm not even dressed yet.
She came over yesterday afternoon and we played some Qwirkle and I fixed supper for the 3 of us. Mark played in my place while I cooked. And we played one game after supper and then I sent her home before it got too dark. She hates being alone.
I'll try to get back on here later today.
Hope you have a great day!

 

[vickyday]

So sorry you are in so much discomfort but this too will end. Patience---hum last months topic...You could make another patience page.

Exciting????...well no maybe sad we need to go home today. We had a fabulous time camping with our friends but it's come to an end. 4.5 hour drive home then unpack the trailer and put things away, laundry, etc. Not really complaining because I am lucky to be able to do this, just making a statement.

When I am home I will try to catch up with everyones notes. Have a great Friday.

Where did you go camping?

 

[taxed4ever]

A quick post from me this morning to say . I am off to drive my FIL to his ophthalmologist appointment and I need to get ready to go. God forbid I be late picking him up . He goes every month to get a needle in his eye for his glaucoma Ewwww I don't know how he does it!! Anyway I am not sure if I am supposed to stay or come back to pick him up??? Guess I will find out this morning. I will try to pop in later on to see what everyone is up to. I did not scrap anything yesterday as SIL Linda and I went for a 5K walk in the warm sunshine and then I helped her out with a couple of things at her place. Gotta run Have a great morning everyone!

 

[bcgal00]

Good morning ladies. I'm heading to mexican train at the club this morning but first need to shower/dress and get out for a walk with Remi. Will work on jewelry design later this afternoon when I return and tomorrow so hopefully by Sunday I can get my application in and get the ball rolling. I don't know how long it'll take to get my biz license but I'll talk to the store first b/c they'll know all the legal stuff.

It's a gorgeous day for a walk, love the sunny days here. The snow is almost gone. We'll get a dusting a few times but it's pretty much over. Remi is so smart but still a dog LOL. I go out onto the deck with her and she stares at the floor and then at me, backing up, ready to catch the snow as I kick it up to her...but there is no snow now LOL. She doesn't seem to understand that I can't make it magically appear for her.

I made cauliflower rice for dinner last night. I haven't had that for awhile and need to eat more of that as I'm not eating much many starches right now. I loaded it up with a veggie spice, maple bacon spice and mixed veggies. Tonight I'll have a big salad with grilled chicken and will add in the yummy stuffed olives I bought last week at an artisan market (cranberry cream cheese stuffed).

@faerywings Good luck, hope you get the short boot which should feel more comfortable and not so heavy and bulky.

@taxed4ever A needle in his eye every month??? I sure hope I never progress to that stage. I would imagine that is to relieve the pressure b/c the drops don't work well enough for him.

@vickyday Enjoy your day with your friend.

@BoatLady You have the most wonderful life with all your friends and trips.

I'm getting one more coffee and then need to get on with things. HAGD everyone.

 

[AK_Tracy]

Good Chilly morning! First super hard frost we've had in months. Its 28f so it wont last long.The sun is coming up and it should be a beautiful day. We're up to 11 hours sunlight and I am loving it.

Alas, I am terrible at napping and always wake up feeling worse than I did before.

Thank you! I have never heard someone say this before and its 100% me!! I wake up angry and annoyed and my body feels like crap. I cant nap. It does no one any good. I cant get people to understand this!!! I knew I loved you but this cements its. You and I are bonded for life!! I'm not sure who should be more afraid (you or me) but its fact. Bonded.

Today's the big day- Gary is taking me to the orthopedist this afternoon

I hope you get good news and a short boot. Not a boot in the behind but a short walking boot.

Don't make me come over and tape you to the chair! Your pain and healing have to take priority. I can't imagine how your skin feels. I had that same nerve pain after my ankle surgery and it was just a ~4" incision which was awful enough. remember that you are healing underneath your skin too. hugs!

That's the funniest thing you could have said to me!!!!!
I am being good though. You have no idea ...... oh wait you do know how hard it is to sit. its been 8 days now and I am still sitting. I get up to potty, shower, and grab food. I got yelled at for taking 15 minutes to make ham n eggs yesterday. But everyone was busy. Kid was doing school. Hubs was in sauna and I was alone in the living room. I needed food. I didn't do more then I had to. It was the same amount of time I'm allowed for my shower so it was fine. No the warden yelled at me from the sauna. He couldn't see me, just smell the food. Then he dared text the head warden who doesn't even live here and yelled at me what she texted back. The nerve! Oh yeah those are coming back to life too and extra fun. lets not talk nerves yet.

Patience---hum last months topic...You could make another patience page.

Oh snap!! That's TWO who've since reminded you of last months AJ pieces that you created!!!! I love this group. They keep us all humble and on task! And poor Chris. I can laugh cause they're all reminding you. Its not me in trouble for once.

Exciting????...well no maybe sad we need to go home today. We had a fabulous time camping with our friends but it's come to an end. 4.5 hour drive home then unpack the trailer and put things away, laundry, etc. Not really complaining because I am lucky to be able to do this, just making a statement

I hope your drive home is uneventful and beautiful. Its always sad when the fun times come to an end. Sounds like you had a great time though.

I am off to drive my FIL to his ophthalmologist appointment and I need to get ready to go. God forbid I be late picking him up .

Oh my goodness. You better not be late. And its SO far to drive to get him. What will you do????? My FIL had those shots too. I think you stay there. Take a book.

She doesn't seem to understand that I can't make it magically appear for her.

HEHE Those pups, they just dont understand the snow isn't here all the time and we cant make it just appear. Mine are like that to but its more they want us to throw snowballs so they can "grab" them out of mid air. Its funny.

@vickyday I might have to research quirkle. You talk about it a lot and must be fun. My friend and I play Yahtzee every Wednesday evening while I am waiting for youth group to end. Its so much fun and laughter.

Todays another couch surfing day. The worst part of my day is getting out of bed. I swear my legs seize up in the middle of the night. Compression is horrid! but while sleeping I swear it shrinks up and wakes me up with the pain of compressing. 6 more days of wearing 24/7 and then I can take it off to sleep. I am so looking forward to that night. Really looking forward to March 27th when I can wear normal compression not medical compression when I leave the house. Will still need the medical strength more often then not but I'm looking forward to relaxed requirements.

Okay, off and running cause its gonna take 10 just to stand up. Have a wonderful day!

 

[BrightEyes]

Yes, yesterday was a rough afternoon... had a bad dust storm come through... wind gust at 69 mph! Didn't lose power but I stayed off the computer just in case. Forecast is for rain this afternoon and more gusty winds... with the possibility of snow tonight/tomorrow. Not a lot - maybe 2"-4" for my neighborhood but much less than that down in the valley. Think today will be another PJ day...

I scrapped a new release - Natural Awakening by Laitha. One LO for the border challenge and one LO as a new release. Checked on my challenge and commented on them. Need to look at the other challenges, too. But the back is yelling at me so have to get off the computer and fix some lunch.

 

[Terri M]

I spent yesterday evening and again this morning at a summit meeting to work towards building a new significant trail. Met a lot of people. Was asked to be on two boards. I said send more info; David said "don't even consider it." Hmmmph. This evening I am going to march in support of science. Tomorrow evening is the Duke-UNC basketball game to watch. I have to decide whether to do it from home or go to the brewery where local Duke alumni group is gathering. I expect I'll be the oldest person there. But maybe.

@faerywings On NBC Sunday nights is a show called The Americas. https://www.nbc.com/the-americas Maybe you can watch it on line while you're sitting on your butt. It's really fantastic, with amazing cinematography and some very interesting pieces about nature in places I knew nothing about.

Speaking of nature, I have spent way too much time this week watching eaglets hatch and being taken care of from the eagle cam at Friends of Big Bear Valley. Two eggs have hatched and the drama today is that the third is starting. Now I'm glad I bought that extra monitor because I can put the Youtube up on it and keep an eye on it while I do other stuff on the computer. Yes, I know that's not the reason I bought it.

Now I'm off to get ready for this evening!

 

[AK_Tracy]

Eeek I just ordered a puzzle. I took a cool photo and after taking it told hubs I found the best photo for a puzzle. he agreed. I am not sure who is more excited LOL I cant wait. Its an old red rusted pickup with the AZ desserts behind it. It was at the ghost town we went to and I've never had a photo that was so cool I thought it needs to be a puzzle. But here we go! LOL

I cropped it just under the tires and just above the mountains. I cant wait!! It will be 1014 pieces

 

[bitzee]

@AK_Tracy Wow, great idea to have the photo made into a puzzle. I love when a photo “speaks to me”. Enjoy putting the puzzle together!

 

[deej]

It's soooo cold!! It's currently 30* and a real feel of 8*.
What about all of you? Who has fun plans for today?

We woke up to cold temps but it is currently 63. So warmed up nicely.

Eeek I just ordered a puzzle. I took a cool photo and after taking it told hubs I found the best photo for a puzzle. he agreed. I am not sure who is more excited LOL I cant wait. Its an old red rusted pickup with the AZ desserts behind it. It was at the ghost town we went to and I've never had a photo that was so cool I thought it needs to be a puzzle. But here we go! LOL

I cropped it just under the tires and just above the mountains. I cant wait!! It will be 1014 pieces

What a cool puzzle picture! I hope you have fun putting it together.

 

[deej]

No really fun plans for me today. I had an appointment for injections in my back this morning. Not much fun as I have vasovagal responses to needles and pain. (In case you aren't sure what that is I'll link it here.) I get them every 3-4 months and I always have to have a driver so hubby takes the day off. After that appointment we went to the butcher and picked up our half a cow. It's so nice to have the freezer stocked! We came home and chilled for the afternoon. We have dinner tonight with friends and I'll have to remember to take some pics. We get together with them every 2-3 months. We've been going for quite a few years now and it's always a good time. Hope everyone had a good day, see you tomorrow!

 

[BoatLady]

Eeek I just ordered a puzzle. I took a cool photo and after taking it told hubs I found the best photo for a puzzle. he agreed. I am not sure who is more excited LOL I cant wait. Its an old red rusted pickup with the AZ desserts behind it. It was at the ghost town we went to and I've never had a photo that was so cool I thought it needs to be a puzzle. But here we go! LOL
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I cropped it just under the tires and just above the mountains. I cant wait!! It will be 1014 pieces

Agree that will be a fun puzzle to make. Years ago we were gifted personal photo of our marina friends before we took off for our first 4 month boat trip. We loved it when we were holed up it a bay during a storm. I made one of my family for my dad and he loved it...Personal puzzles are so special. It will be such a wonderful memory for you.

 

[vickyday]

Good Chilly morning! First super hard frost we've had in months. Its 28f so it wont last long.The sun is coming up and it should be a beautiful day. We're up to 11 hours sunlight and I am loving it.


Thank you! I have never heard someone say this before and its 100% me!! I wake up angry and annoyed and my body feels like crap. I cant nap. It does no one any good. I cant get people to understand this!!! I knew I loved you but this cements its. You and I are bonded for life!! I'm not sure who should be more afraid (you or me) but its fact. Bonded.

I hope you get good news and a short boot. Not a boot in the behind but a short walking boot.


That's the funniest thing you could have said to me!!!!!
I am being good though. You have no idea ...... oh wait you do know how hard it is to sit. its been 8 days now and I am still sitting. I get up to potty, shower, and grab food. I got yelled at for taking 15 minutes to make ham n eggs yesterday. But everyone was busy. Kid was doing school. Hubs was in sauna and I was alone in the living room. I needed food. I didn't do more then I had to. It was the same amount of time I'm allowed for my shower so it was fine. No the warden yelled at me from the sauna. He couldn't see me, just smell the food. Then he dared text the head warden who doesn't even live here and yelled at me what she texted back. The nerve! Oh yeah those are coming back to life too and extra fun. lets not talk nerves yet.

Oh snap!! That's TWO who've since reminded you of last months AJ pieces that you created!!!! I love this group. They keep us all humble and on task! And poor Chris. I can laugh cause they're all reminding you. Its not me in trouble for once.

I hope your drive home is uneventful and beautiful. Its always sad when the fun times come to an end. Sounds like you had a great time though.

Oh my goodness. You better not be late. And its SO far to drive to get him. What will you do????? My FIL had those shots too. I think you stay there. Take a book.

HEHE Those pups, they just dont understand the snow isn't here all the time and we cant make it just appear. Mine are like that to but its more they want us to throw snowballs so they can "grab" them out of mid air. Its funny.

@vickyday I might have to research quirkle. You talk about it a lot and must be fun. My friend and I play Yahtzee every Wednesday evening while I am waiting for youth group to end. Its so much fun and laughter.

Todays another couch surfing day. The worst part of my day is getting out of bed. I swear my legs seize up in the middle of the night. Compression is horrid! but while sleeping I swear it shrinks up and wakes me up with the pain of compressing. 6 more days of wearing 24/7 and then I can take it off to sleep. I am so looking forward to that night. Really looking forward to March 27th when I can wear normal compression not medical compression when I leave the house. Will still need the medical strength more often then not but I'm looking forward to relaxed requirements.

Okay, off and running cause its gonna take 10 just to stand up. Have a wonderful day!

It is so much fun!