Daily Ooo's: Thursday, April 2

[faerywings]

*deep breath in. Imagine clean, white light coming in, relaxing and energizing all of your cells. And now, let that light release all of the tension and anxiety (and anger) on the looooong exhale. One more time and really let the light release all of the negativity. hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm*

I need that more than usual today. I am not in a good head space *at all.* My immediate family stuff resolved itself but now I am dealing with my dad. Well, trying to figure out *how* to deal with my dad. He is *still* going out shopping, almost every day and I am furious. He is going to kill my mom and himself with this stupidity and selfishness. And I can't do a DAMN thing about it. My mom needed to vent about it and then told me not to say anything. So I am not "saying" a thing, I am typing it! LOL
My struggle ATM (not counting that I want to lay into him :mad2 is how to calmly discuss this with him without letting him know that my mom spilled the beans to me. On the one hand, I promised my mom I wouldn't say anything, on the other-- if I don't say anything, and they get sick... UGH!!!!!
So yeah, that is where I am at.
Still no luck whatsoever trying to get a grocery pick-up spot. My friend across the street offered to make a separate trip for me but I won't put her at any additional risk. She is going to pick up some eggs, milk, bread for me when she does her own shopping which will be a big help. Oh and TP if there's any to be found. heh.
I don't seem to have one creative smidge left in my brain as much as I wish that I did. I could barely function as a semi-human yesterday, let alone as a creative one.
I did bake a batch of Christmas cookies. I did the Magic bars since I make them on my own, Cait wants to help with the Walnut balls so I will wait for her to have some more of her term paper finished so she has some free time.
It was cold out but the 4 of us took the 3 dogs for a walk which was nice. It looks like the sun is trying to come out so hopefully, we can do that again.

Gratitiudes:
-that my friend is going to help me with some groceries
-that I have you to vent too
-that Gary rubbed my back when I was crying in anger and sadness -- and then brought me coffee!

::grouphug

 

[faerywings]

Kay- that must have been terrifying for you and I am soooo relieved that you are doing better. Did the Dr have any idea why it spiked like that?
Thank goodness you have the BP and O2 monitors, they have been a godsend for my mom to help keep track, esp when the Drs change meds around so often. ITA, very lucky that this happened before the hospitals are overrun. (another worry about my mom, since NJ hospitals are almost to that point). Sending you huge hugs~~~~~~~~~

Felis- I have a feeling that we are all going to go through these ups and downs. I am happy that you are feeling better and more positive! How fun to dress up for IG!
:dance: You have no idea how happy it makes me to see that you made Jean's Apple Bread!!! I haven't made it yet- focused on Christmas cookies ATM LOL
When I am feeling down, I worry/wonder if I am just typing these words into the ether. But when I see concrete examples of how we are truly connected, OMG that makes my heart so happy. I am going to cry again but in a good way. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe, Jean and the photo, Felis. You have no idea how this made my day.

Jean- Congrats on finishing your 2018 book! It looks beautiful! I am happy to see the recipe cross the ocean too.
You are spot-on, I *need* to get out in the dirt. At this point, I think I am going to bundle up and brave the cold. LOL
I am thinking of you and your DH that the procedure is able to safely be done in June

Trudy- Good for you to get the Apple TV all set up. I have been so wanting to sign up for the Starz package but I just do not have the money to justify it.
Take a pic of the Easter cards so we can see them! I bet they are fab!

Felis- I am really sorry that you are not eligible to get any assistance. The way our govt is doing it makes no sense since kids from 17 yo and college students get nothing. I hope that this changes for you eventually and soon.
LOL- I was thinking to myself how much I would give to go back to the "good old days" of me complaining about having to go food shopping. So much easier than this mess!

 

[nancyr]

good morning - Just as I started to post yesterday my friend dropped by and we had a real conversation with me in the driveway and him on the sidewalk a good 6 ft apart. He came said he just needed to talk in person to someone. He had great news his oldest is expecting her second, a boy in a couple of weeks. They are excited to say the least. But then he told the sobering news how his youngest daughter has cancer. They found a large tumor on her adrenal gland. To have cancer is terrible but to have it now seems so much more terrible. I now know two young women my son's girlfriend and now my friend's daughter so young who have cancer. What a horrible disease. We did get Luther out for a long walk yesterday and so pretty! Every thing is in bloom. My eyes water but at least it is pretty. We got Luther his meds and so he is feeling much better. Was fun last night my son and his friends did a FaceTime party. They were laughing so much sure made me happy. I actually cleaned a bit and that makes me really happy. I still have lots to do but it was a start.

Chris I understand the feelings. I am so happy the sun is shining and there is more daylight! I hope you get outside with the dogs. Baking cookies sounds yummy. I heard that baking eases stress. I am so sorry your dad just won't understand. I would think that as a fireman he would understand the need to protect others and family is critical. Good luck.

Kay OMgosh I am so glad you got the blood pressure under control. It really is a silent disease. So glad you DD was there for you and to get meds. Take it easy! Glad you were in and out before hospital will be overwhelmed.

Trudy congrats on Apple TV. We love it! So easy and you just download the app and watch and you can mirror you computer screen so I like that.

Jean my DH too is having his cataract surgery delayed because of the COVID-19. It is not really essential but I know he would like to see clearer. I am missing baseball and of course hockey. They are showing some old Devils games and all I see is that we traded away so many players. So sad! Glad you are all well. Congrats on the book that is awesome.

Felis I love the IG photos. How fun! Wow I cant believe you got snow. Winter here is over and we really had no snow.

Stay safe all!
Grateful for all nurses, doctors, and support staff working so hard to save lives

 

[scrap-genie]

Last night we had some really nice times. The bird club met at 7 pm as usual, but on Zoom. We had 30 log-ins, but at least 5 were like us with couples sharing a screen. We reported on birds seen, many just in yards. A 17-y-o girl gave a report on the summer bird camp she attended with a scholarship from our club. That was great. Later DH and I watched a program on Ravens that I found on You-Tube. We had the apple bread as dessert with dinner as well as breakfast this morning. Only down side was cutting my thumb while chopping onions for dinner. In a hurry and dumb! Meanwhile it is sunny though chilly and I'm hoping we can go out to look for birds.

Trudy, getting the Apple TV set up will probably be worth all the aggravation it entailed. Getting to watch what you want is a big deal these days. And yes, let us see the Easter cards which are sure to be wonderful. Hope you get out for some walks or hikes too. Are you feeling like painting? I've gotten into a genealogy project or two, but haven't gotten to my drawings for a bit.

Felis, thanks for not minding too much about the oven temp. The applesauce and all do make great smells while its cooking. DH wondered what nuts you used. It will be interesting to hear what's decided in your country about the churches being open. That is a big controversy for some here too. Not getting any compensation is the pits. But I'm happy to see your creativity in the gallery here. Keep doing whatever it takes to feel good or somewhat normal.

Chris, sorry for the dilemma with your dad. Seems like he is completely beyond reason. One of my friends who is 80 has a DH going out for one errand or another every day. It is so wrong, but these guys don't seem to get it. Hope you get out for some dirt therapy no matter the cold!

Nancy, so nice getting out with Luther and enjoying the looks of spring even if your eyes water. That Face Time party must have been fun for DS. Can understand your friend wanting some IRL conversation with the happy and sad news needing sharing. Now sure doesn't seem the time to be sick with anything else.

Gratitudes:
Meetings online
sunshine
birds
all of you here

 

[BrightEyes]

Morning, gals. Been a busy day already. DD#1 called to check on me and as she had to go to the store, I asked her to pick up a couple of things I need.

Had just got off the phone when my PC doctor called for my phone appt with her. We are changing the timing on my meds around. As long as the shelter in Place lasts, we will doing phone appointments only. Working out how to get the lab work done in a couple of weeks.

I am feeling better - but resting a lot and not worrying about scrapping, etc. Will be posting some that I had finished before I went into the hospital once I feel up to sitting at the computer for awhile.

Chris, so sorry your Dad is causing you stress with his behavior...and I understand your concern for him and your mom. <<< hugs >>> Glad you can come in here and vent as you need a relief value for all those emotions. Glad that you and Gary have cleared the air and he is trying to help with tending to you during those rough patches. What I miss the most right now is having DH here to give me a hug and be there to talk things over with.

Felis, oh... that bread looks so good. Glad you figured out about the oven temps and the 2nd try turned out so well! I loved your LO for the Storybook challenge. Thanks for participating.

Jean, your 2018 book looks so wonderful. Congrats on getting it done.

Trudy, great that you got the Apple TV set up. I have been tempted [only slightly as I don't watch TV much] with the Showtime - Outlander series but decided that I would rather wait and get the DVDs later on. I have season 1 and 2 on DVDs and haven't watched them yet.

Please stay safe as you can and we will get through this.

Gratitudes:
That my BP seems to be responding well to the meds
Have been able to get the health care I needed when I needed it
My family is all well

 

[BrightEyes]

Nancy and Jean, we crossed posted.

Glad that both of you and yours are doing okay.

Oh, Jean... so sorry about the cut finger. Hope it heals up quickly. It is so easy to do especially during higher stress times.

Nancy, glad you were able to talk to your friend... even at a distance. So sorry to hear about his daughter. Hope she is able to get the treatment she needs for the cancer.

 

[taxed4ever]

Hi ladies!! A quick in and out of here today as I am headed to the grocery store for a few things. Maybe I will be able to find flour so I can get my very ripe bananas made into loaves. I wanted to quickly tell you ladies that if you are a Amazon Prime member they have Stack TV that is free right now for a month. You can watch Outlander on that!! That is how I have been seeing it lately, so nice to have it!! It's the new season, not sure if they have the other seasons on there or not. I hope to scrap later this afternoon while DH power washes the driveway and walk ways to the back yard. The retaining wall needs it too, everything has green yuck all over it. Will finish the kids cards today and get them out in the mail, but I will take a pic before I do. Anyway I better get going before it gets to crazy busy in the store. I will catch up with all of you in a bit! :wave:

 

[bcgal00]

Good afternoon....quick in and out for me too.

Trudy - Stack TV? Hadn't heard of that. Will check it out.

I too was thinking of making banana bread (I have been thinking about it for over a week, need to get off my butt and make it).

Puttering, working, chatting with D, Jen and B, plus walking Taz a few times. The day is flying by.

 

[felis]

Hello girls!
Yesterday we found that the heavy wet snow is knock down the arch of my climbing rose. I'm so disappointed! Two-three days before that we was talk how many bud have this year and how rich will be the bloom at May. Another bloom broken in its prime! As I had no choice except to cut it on half so to save the roots from pluck up under the weight of branches and iron. I take out all the blooms intertwined at the arch and it's left mostly stems. But it is of paramount importance to save the plant! This rose is planted in border created in memorial of our beloved, the whole project is very sentimental. And I'm very superstitious person, so if the rose that is plant to symbolize our connection with our guardian angel climb down and broke this couldn't be read at other way than the heaven are angry of us! I'm scared and disappointed, and so so sad! It's a message to watch out, if you used smart the messages can prevent something bad, but I'm not sure I have more strength.

Oh and one news that blows my mind! US scientists are applauding for their research about the BCG vaccine use! From the beginning of the epidemic Bulgarian doctors said that some of the child have immune response, because some of the vaccines they already have prevent them. And before to say that this NY based professor is probably never heard for my country and this is his original idea, have in our mind that his junior assistant is bulgarian girl. What is the difference, hmmm what about pharmacy based industry?!
We live in simulation! However! let's go on personals.



Chris, you can use the oldest trick: "My friend call me to say me that she is saw you shopping!!!". It's really happened to my family as my dad is like yours, so my aunt is saw him few times to shop after the senior hour and she call to say to my mom how irresponsible is to send him to shop in unappropriated time. As we can stop him :roll: , we are old fashioned patriarchal family and his word have most weight. Also he goes on work so he is more exposed than us, and is so kind and cute, as we saw how he tries to protect us minimizing the needs some of us to go in crowds. After all, that's what the husbands do, protect the family!

Nancy, oh how scary about your friend's daughter! Sent her positive vibes and wishes for fast recovery! Hope she will get properly attention! Yeah, the virtual parties goes more and more popular, it's lots of fun! I know :-x , all was in bloom, and then we goes in actual winter, still have snow and lots of muddy. Oh thank you, I'll scrap the IG photos on layout too, but I'm waiting to see the new stuff that band will post next week as can use some of them as an accent too.

Jean, oh 35 logins that's pretty good! I bet it was fun! So cute for the scholarship! I do hope to be able to see a lots of birds in your garden! walnuts and apples are buddies, but my parents wants them on flour, as they aren't fans of nuts. Hope you're not cut your finger seriously!

Rae, OMG even now you are so busy. Don't forget to stole some ME time!

Kay, take care for yourself, and don't push to much! Maybe only a little bit chatting here :wink:. You'll have plenty of time to finish your scraping, it's just the beginning of the month, don't worry! I love your challenge, and won this kit, so all matched!

Trudy, good luck with the grocery! We waiting to see the cards!

Gratitudes:
my family is all well
meetings online
all of you here