Now I really did it :((

[junebug17]

@marcy, I'm really sorry about your bil, such a sad and hard time for everyone. Sending sympathy and comfort to all. <3

 

[MamaBee]

LOVE! I had the best strand of multicolored lights with black, orange and deep purple that I wore out. I can't find them anywhere for replacement. I'll have my personal shopper (DH) look online. He is addicted to Amazon.

I’m also addicted to Amazon!!!

 

[bling_dream19]

Oh dear @marcy I've been keeping your bil in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your family's loss.

 

[bling_dream19]

Wearing my honeymoon ring today to match my hot pink loungewear! hopefully this cheers you up @marcy . Little cloudy and drizzly so the color is not as bright as usual. But we still love her!

 

[MamaBee]

Wearing my honeymoon ring today to match my hot pink loungewear! hopefully this cheers you up @marcy . Little cloudy and drizzly so the color is not as bright as usual. But we still love her!

She’s so beautiful @bling_dream19 I love that ring!

 

[MamaBee]

Some fall and Halloween decorations in Maryland!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

NIRDI shout out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@marcy glad you were able to get a good night's sleep. Thinking of you and yours.

@MamaBee I love your decorations! When we moved 7 years ago, I donated most of the Halloween stuff. I miss it, but have 1/10 of the storage space I once did. So fresh pumpkins are my indulgence. Oh and mini lights.

@missy hope your weather isn't too awful for long. Gotta get peddling!!!

@mrs-b hope you are on the mend.

Another absolutely divine weather day. I slept in late (yay) and we rode out usual route, so gorgeous. The paths were paved with gold (yellow leaves) and diamonds (shimmering water). Saw some black tufts of hair along the paths...so I knew who had been there before me. And no @Austina not a marmalade sandwich in sight.

Then we walked the big park and ended up at happy hour for supper. Very busy as the weather is treating folks well. I felt like we were on holidays! Saw two 10 week old puppies--little adorable fluff balls!! I wanted them!!!! One of them belongs to my neighbour, maybe she'll let me dog sit!!!

I'll drop i for blood work tomorrow and my barium swallow is booked for Friday. hence.

Stay safe and well folks.

cheers--Sharon

 

[marcy]

Thank you all for the kind words. I appreciate it.

@bling_dream19 thank you for the picture of your gorgeous pink spinel ring. It did brighten my day.

@MamaBee your Halloween decorations look great.

@canuk-gal glad you had lovely weather today. Good luck with your tests this week.

Marcy

 

[missy]

GM girls! Happy rainy stormy marvelous Monday!

@bling_dream19 ooh la la. LOVE the ring. Gorgeous.

@MamaBee I LOVE your Halloween decorations. My mom was born on Halloween and we always went all out with the scary theme. It was so much fun. Great job on your decorations.

@canuk-gal yay for cycling! It's in the 40s F here (brrrr) and pouring...with winds up to 35 mph. Should be clearing later but still windy. We might go cycling if the rain stops. We shall see. Hahaha yes we are cuckoo. Good luck with your tests this week.

@marcy keeping your family in my thoughts. Hope the flight isn't too bad for you. Sending you hugs and safe journey vibes.

@mrs-b hope you are almost all (if not all) better...please let me know how you are doing. Continued well wishes.

@Slickk hope you have a great week and everything is going smoothly. Big hugs to Bear.

@Austina I know you are feeling good and still on a high with the birth of your granddaughter. Happy occasions deserve lots of celebration. And this is the best reason to celebrate. Wishing you all so much happiness with this little one.

Hi everyone else. Hope all is going smoothly.
It's a busy few weeks coming up with appointments for me. Tomorrow I travel to see a new alpha specialist and the next day a new gynecologist and next week a repeat breast ultrasound (that appt has me nervous) to see if what they saw six months ago has grown or is more suspicious. And then an endocrinologist appt the day after. So a lot of traveling to NYC and all on different days.

Today is freezing and stormy and not sure we can go cycling but hoping somehow we can and the rain clears soon.
We had a good weekend running errands and playing cards. TG we enjoy each other's company because we are basically together 24/7. No hiking as planned with our friends yesterday as it was pouring all day so we have a raincheck for next Sunday. And that's my update.

Be well and enjoy a marvelous Monday. Sending you hugs and love.

There are 4 cats in this photo...can you find them?
@MamaBee

 

[MamaBee]

GM girls! Happy rainy stormy marvelous Monday!

@bling_dream19 ooh la la. LOVE the ring. Gorgeous.

@MamaBee I LOVE your Halloween decorations. My mom was born on Halloween and we always went all out with the scary theme. It was so much fun. Great job on your decorations.

@canuk-gal yay for cycling! It's in the 40s F here (brrrr) and pouring...with winds up to 35 mph. Should be clearing later but still windy. We might go cycling if the rain stops. We shall see. Hahaha yes we are cuckoo. Good luck with your tests this week.

@marcy keeping your family in my thoughts. Hope the flight isn't too bad for you. Sending you hugs and safe journey vibes.

@mrs-b hope you are almost all (if not all) better...please let me know how you are doing. Continued well wishes.

@Slickk hope you have a great week and everything is going smoothly. Big hugs to Bear.

@Austina I know you are feeling good and still on a high with the birth of your granddaughter. Happy occasions deserve lots of celebration. And this is the best reason to celebrate. Wishing you all so much happiness with this little one.

Hi everyone else. Hope all is going smoothly.
It's a busy few weeks coming up with appointments for me. Tomorrow I travel to see a new alpha specialist and the next day a new gynecologist and next week a repeat breast ultrasound (that appt has me nervous) to see if what they saw six months ago has grown or is more suspicious. And then an endocrinologist appt the day after. So a lot of traveling to NYC and all on different days.

Today is freezing and stormy and not sure we can go cycling but hoping somehow we can and the rain clears soon.
We had a good weekend running errands and playing cards. TG we enjoy each other's company because we are basically together 24/7. No hiking as planned with our friends yesterday as it was pouring all day so we have a raincheck for next Sunday. And that's my update.

Be well and enjoy a marvelous Monday. Sending you hugs and love.

There are 4 cats in this photo...can you find them?
@MamaBee

It took me a few seconds!

 

[junebug17]

Hi all -

@marcy, I'm keeping you, Marty, and his family in my thoughts. I know it's hard seeing your husband go through this. I'm hoping you'll be able to make your appointment. Take care, you've been dealing with a lot.

@mrs-b, so glad to see you and Tim are on the mend! I hope the fatigue eases up soon.

@MamaBee, love your decorations, you have a beautiful home! I'm sorry the house didn't work out but hang in there, you and S will find something you both love.

@canuk-gal, glad you had such a great day! Good luck with everything you have going on this week.

@Austina, Alyna is so, so precious! What an absolutely adorable baby. You must have had the best time meeting her for the first time. This sweet baby is going to add so much happiness to your lives.

@missy, good luck with your appointments this week, I hope they work out for you. Hopefully this weather will let up, I know we need the rain but it's been so dreary these past few days.

@bling_dream19, that ring is gorgeous!

@springerspaniel, thinking of you, hope you're doing well.

Things are ok here...DS and his gf came over yesterday for lunch. It was a nice way to spend a rainy day.

Thinking of everyone dealing with worries and stress, take care!

 

[Lisa Murphy]

As some of you might know from my posts this year I have been having a sort of bad year. I finally was feeling a bit better and getting my life back again. Well we had a bike accident this morning and I broke my ankle/leg in 2 places. Tibia and Fibia. When I do something I do it all the way. I was taken to Monmouth hospital and had x-rays/Cat scans/blood work and met with the orthopedic surgeon who just happened to be visiting a patient there when I was there. He said it is a very bad break and will probably take a year for me to start feeling like myself again but that hopefully in 6 months I can get back to easy activities and such. I have to stay off it at least 3 months-no weight at all and they are not sure how long I have to wait to have the surgery (he said he estimates it will be at least a 3 hour surgery) because my swelling is so bad they have to wait to do the surgery. I am going to need pins and screws and what have you. All foreign language to me.

So I am a bit depressed because being active is the one thing I can use to work out my stress which I have had some of this year LOL. I am worried that 1. I will never get back to the same activity level I used to love and 2.I will never feel 100% again and 3. I am also concerned about the next # of months. How am I going to not go out of my mind. Doing nothing is not something I can do well. But I have no choice. There really is nothing I can do.

And lastly I am very worried about my job. I am a consultant and they have no legal obligation to wait for me. The clinic director is not a nice guy to say the least and his only concern is making money for the clinic and if I cannot see patients for 3 months he is not going to wait. I am the only one in my profession there so no one else can see my patients. I haven't called them yet because he leaves early on Fridays so he was already gone when I spoke with the orthopedic surgeon. I am so sad about this as I love my job but there is no loyalty when it comes to dollars. They will not just hire an interim doctor either. They will just say bye and that'll be that. So sad about this. I want to curl up and just cry about everything yanno?

I also have an appointment at the Hospital for Special Surgery Monday AM with an orthopedic surgeon my mom saw when she had a botched surgery that he fixed. My family is adamant that I get this second opinion and they know how good this doctor is having personal experience with him and his reputation is stellar but the thought of dragging myself to the city etc with all the pain I am currently in is terrifying. I have a high pain threshold I really do and I am crying from the horrible pain I have been in all day from this. Vicodin is not touching it at all. And of course no matter how good a doctor is things can go wrong so all around scared, in pain and depressed.

And I cannot get up the stairs here (at beach house) so I just gave up and will spend the night on the couch downstairs. My poor dh is doing all he can but he cannot help my pain. We were supposed to see my family here tomorrow for a belated father's day celebration and now they still want to come but I couldn't even get to the backyard today when we got home because there are a few steps down outside and I tried but just couldn't do it. I am happy I was able to climb the short stairs to the front door to get into the house. I had a cast up over my thigh but the surgeon cut it off and redid it to my knee thank goodness. So much pain.

I am so sorry to be here again crying on your shoulders. I am sure some (many?) are sick of my sad sack posts this year and I apologize sincerely. But I just had to cry here once again. This year sucks lemons. I know the journey ahead will be challenging and I will be doing my best to maintain a good attitude because there's no other choice. Thanks for reading all my ramblings.

I too have had health problems for past two years and lost my job in the pandemic. The stress just about ended my life! But, hang in there! Things will get better. Find something you like to do and it will take your mind off your worries. Keep in touch with friends and family, and try to stay positive. My ex (I also ended up getting divorced last year after 40 yrs. of marriage) always says don't worry about things you can't change. I know that's easier said than done, but true nonetheless. Get up every morning and get dressed. Put on some makeup and a little jewelry and you will feel better. Put yourself out there and you will see your outlook getting better. Good luck to you!

 

[Calliecake]

@marcy, You and Marty are in my thoughts. I’m so sorry for your family. Please take good care of each other. You are a kind hearted person and I know you will be a great comfort to everyone. Please remember to also take care of yourself. Sending hugs and support, Callie

 

[Calliecake]

@Austina, I could not be happier for you, Colin, Adam and Kim! Alyna’s sweet little face couldn’t be more beautiful. You have so much fun in your future with this little one. It always amazes me how quickly they find their spot in our hearts. Love at first sight.

@MamaBee, Your home looks lovely. It‘s so warm and homey and I love the Halloween decorations. Your son must love all his lights. You will find your perfect home near your son. You could make any home look inviting. You have a gift, well many gifts actually.

@junebug17, It sounds like you had a fun Sunday with your family! DH taped the game he wanted to watch. I was glad he did because they lost and after hearing the score he decided to skip the aggravation of watching the game.

@canuk-gal, I hope everything goes well with your test. The pumpkin display you made sounds really pretty. I too have a husband who is a pro at using Amazon since the pandemic. Hey, it keeps them entertained and is a great benefit for us.

@bling_dream19, It‘s so good to see you posting around PS! I love your honeymoon ring. It looks so gorgeous on your hand. Do you have any new jewelry projects in the works?

@mrs-b, So happy to hear your and Tim and feeling better.

We had a baby girl born recently in our family. That’s always fun exciting news for me. We are taking advantage of being out in the beautiful fall weather. I need to get some pumpkins for our front porch.

 

[Inked]

I too have had health problems for past two years and lost my job in the pandemic. The stress just about ended my life! But, hang in there! Things will get better. Find something you like to do and it will take your mind off your worries. Keep in touch with friends and family, and try to stay positive. My ex (I also ended up getting divorced last year after 40 yrs. of marriage) always says don't worry about things you can't change. I know that's easier said than done, but true nonetheless. Get up every morning and get dressed. Put on some makeup and a little jewelry and you will feel better. Put yourself out there and you will see your outlook getting better. Good luck to you!

OMG, this definitely sounds like you have had a VERY rough patch! Im so glad you're able to turn it around and be positive, after the health, the job loss and divorce. I am so sorry. I hope for better things for you in this next chapter of your life!

 

[Inked]

GM girls! Happy rainy stormy marvelous Monday!

@bling_dream19 ooh la la. LOVE the ring. Gorgeous.

@MamaBee I LOVE your Halloween decorations. My mom was born on Halloween and we always went all out with the scary theme. It was so much fun. Great job on your decorations.

@canuk-gal yay for cycling! It's in the 40s F here (brrrr) and pouring...with winds up to 35 mph. Should be clearing later but still windy. We might go cycling if the rain stops. We shall see. Hahaha yes we are cuckoo. Good luck with your tests this week.

@marcy keeping your family in my thoughts. Hope the flight isn't too bad for you. Sending you hugs and safe journey vibes.

@mrs-b hope you are almost all (if not all) better...please let me know how you are doing. Continued well wishes.

@Slickk hope you have a great week and everything is going smoothly. Big hugs to Bear.

@Austina I know you are feeling good and still on a high with the birth of your granddaughter. Happy occasions deserve lots of celebration. And this is the best reason to celebrate. Wishing you all so much happiness with this little one.

Hi everyone else. Hope all is going smoothly.
It's a busy few weeks coming up with appointments for me. Tomorrow I travel to see a new alpha specialist and the next day a new gynecologist and next week a repeat breast ultrasound (that appt has me nervous) to see if what they saw six months ago has grown or is more suspicious. And then an endocrinologist appt the day after. So a lot of traveling to NYC and all on different days.

Today is freezing and stormy and not sure we can go cycling but hoping somehow we can and the rain clears soon.
We had a good weekend running errands and playing cards. TG we enjoy each other's company because we are basically together 24/7. No hiking as planned with our friends yesterday as it was pouring all day so we have a raincheck for next Sunday. And that's my update.

Be well and enjoy a marvelous Monday. Sending you hugs and love.

There are 4 cats in this photo...can you find them?
@MamaBee

Took me a moment!! LOL! i used to do TNR for a rescue group and I miss those days! They're so cute! Marriage is about compromise and my husband doesnt like cats, so my cat days are over.

I believe you and I live geographically close, and I am proud to say I rode this morning! I am actually recovering from covid (i tested positive last Monday so 1 week) but i bundled up and did it. There was one wind gust that almost knocked me over. I feel like as long as my ears and hands are covered I'm ok. The coldest i ever rode was 34 degrees that was last April. When the pandemic hit I just started riding every single day since the gyms were closed and now it's a personal challenge to make sure i ride daily!

 

[missy]

Took me a moment!! LOL! i used to do TNR for a rescue group and I miss those days! They're so cute! Marriage is about compromise and my husband doesnt like cats, so my cat days are over.

I believe you and I live geographically close, and I am proud to say I rode this morning! I am actually recovering from covid (i tested positive last Monday so 1 week) but i bundled up and did it. There was one wind gust that almost knocked me over. I feel like as long as my ears and hands are covered I'm ok. The coldest i ever rode was 34 degrees that was last April. When the pandemic hit I just started riding every single day since the gyms were closed and now it's a personal challenge to make sure i ride daily!

Good for you! And hi!
Here it rained non stop all day. It’s still raining here. So we went hiking instead. Super windy and wet but I’m with you. I like to get out every day no matter what.

I’m glad you’re on the road to recovery!

 

[missy]

I too have had health problems for past two years and lost my job in the pandemic. The stress just about ended my life! But, hang in there! Things will get better. Find something you like to do and it will take your mind off your worries. Keep in touch with friends and family, and try to stay positive. My ex (I also ended up getting divorced last year after 40 yrs. of marriage) always says don't worry about things you can't change. I know that's easier said than done, but true nonetheless. Get up every morning and get dressed. Put on some makeup and a little jewelry and you will feel better. Put yourself out there and you will see your outlook getting better. Good luck to you!

Aww thanks! That first post in this thread was over 8 years ago and I posted after I experienced a very bad cycling accident. Luckily I’m all healed from that and thank you for your kind wishes. I’m so sorry for all you went through and all you’re going through. Better times are on the way hopefully. Sending you good wishes

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

Thanks for all the good wishes.

It’s been a busy day here, lots of cleaning and washing done, plus the pool people arrived just after 7am, and have done the gunite.

Hope you’ve all had a good weekend.

Sending love and hugs to you all

 

[missy]

Good morning girls! Day four of solid rain at the shore. I mean it hasn't let up at all. I think our drought is over woohoo.

Yesterday we went hiking instead of cycling because it was raining non stop. It was actually lovely hiking in the rain and I got to wear my new waterproof rain pants and I love them. Today is another very wet day but we are driving to a new alpha doctor who is a distance away so it will take the entire day. My appointment isn't til mid afternoon so it's going to be a long day.

@marcy I am holding your family in my thoughts. And sending you safe travel vibes.

@bling_dream19 @Slickk @MamaBee @mrs-b @canuk-gal @junebug17 @Austina and everyone else, I hope you are all doing well and enjoying a good week. Big hugs and much love.



Leaving you with a photo my friend took the other day. She is retired from teaching and now works at a farm not too far from us. She has my dream job if I wanted a job lol.



Awwwww

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

Sorry about the quick fly by yesterday.

I hope all your Drs appts go well @missy, it’s a lot to deal with and you shouldn’t have to be ‘used‘ to it. Glad you’re getting rain to ease the drought there, still none here, but at least the temperatures are much more pleasant. Awwww, what a lovely lamby

Lovely to see your honeymoon ring again @bling_dream19, I’d forgotten how beautiful it is. Sending warm wishes your way.

Congratulations to you and your family @Calliecake, another little girl! Glad you’re enjoying the autumnal weather.

Glad to hear everything is OK with you @junebug17 and you got to spend time with your DS and GF.

Fingers crossed the perfect new home comes along soon @MamaBee, it’s always sensible to plan for the future, although I hope it’s a very long time before your plans for David come to fruition.

Safe travels @marcy, and I hope things go as well as they can.

Hoping you and Tim are feeling considerably better now @mrs-b, and you’re not feeling too bad otherwise.

Off to get the car serviced today, still no news on the parts to repair it!

Hope all the lovely NIRDIs have a good day

 

[marcy]

Hi NIRDI’s!

Thank you all for your kind words and support. I really appreciate it.

@missy love the picture of the black kitties. They look so cute. Hope the rain has some breaks so you can add more miles on your tandem bike. Thank you for the supportive words.

@junebug_17 glad DS and girl friend came to visit on a rainy day. Sounds like a nice afternoon. Thank you for the comforting words.

@Calliecake thank you for thinking of us and your thoughtful words. Congratulations on the new baby girl in the family. Enjoy the nice fall weather.

@Austina I bet all of you are busy with the adorable new baby. Take care and enjoy. Are you still waiting on parts to repair the car from the accident? Our new car dealers still have empty lots.

I am not going to the funeral. It’s Friday - sadly that is Marty’s birthday - and I want to keep my doctor’s appointment. I feel bad not being there or being with Marty but trying to get there, arrange a hotel room, car, etc with such a short notices seems like a lot for either of us right now. Marty says he is amazingly calm right now but the funeral will be really tough for him and his family. I will try not to always feel guilty about it but I’m not going to be there. I try not to do shoudla, coulda, woulda and hope I succeed with this decision.

I worked about 6 hours today, kind of hard keeping focused this week.

A friend of mine wanted to go out to dinner and asked her parents to join us. Her husband is out of town, her parents are some of Marty’s clients and her dad has been anxious to get a ride in my car so I’ll pick them up. Her mom is meeting us at the restaurant after work so they can ride home with her. It will do me good to get out of the house plus I can have tacos. Mmm.

Take care.
Marcy

 

[junebug17]

Hi everyone!

@marcy, try your best not to feel badly, there's a lot involved with a big trip like this and it's understandable you want to make your appointment. Marty will be with his family and have lots of support. He will need support and comfort when he comes home and you will be there for him. I'm keeping you in my thoughts. I'm glad you had a nice dinner out.

@Calliecake, so glad to hear the happy news about the new baby, congrats to all! It's great you're having some lovely fall weather.

@Austina, wow, can't believe how long it's taking to get those car parts. Glad to hear progress is being made on the pool.

@missy, that is one sweet little lamb, so cute.

Not a whole lot new here - I'm meeting two friends for lunch on Saturday and that's about it.

Take care all!

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

@marcy @junebug17 has articulated perfectly what I think we all feel about you not being able to go to the funeral on Friday. Marty and his family will know you would be there if you could.

Yes, unfortunately, the parts are still not in yet to repair the car, thank heavens it’s been drivable all this time, because I don’t know what we’d have done otherwise. I just keep checking in regularly to get an update, but so far, nada.

Went out for a walk with our neighbour, we were out for 1 1/2hrs nosing around all the houses under construction Came back hot, tired and thirsty.

I hope your appts went well today @missy, and fingers crossed for some good news at last.

Something to look forward to at the weekend @junebug17.

Sending big love and hugs to you all

 

[Jemi]

Hi NIRDI’s!

@missy oh no for getting five days of rain. We had a bit of rain yesterday and today but sure need more. It’s definitely feeling like fall here. That’s great Jimmy loves his new bike and you enjoyed a nice ride visiting furry friends, people friends and ice cream. Good luck with your appointment.

@MamaBee darn that that house wasn’t the one - the perfect one for you is out there. Those Halloween lights look great. I have some star lights in a jar and bowl, I am going to get out some batteries after I post. They are a nice pick-me-up. You house plans sound quite logical for the future.

@canuk-gal glad you picked up some pumpkins. Our store had some white ones in now too. Spending $200 at the grocery store isn’t much of a challenge these days. I only spent about $60 today but I only needed fruit, bread, cheese and yogurt. I hope your new meds work well for you. Lots of nice pictures of sweet kitties. Mmm ice cream. I picked up more of my new favorite today - it’s a Baskin Robbins gold medal ribbon. I enjoyed some for dessert. Nice you met such a lovely lady yesterday offering you a coin; I agree in that I think most people are good and kind.

@Austina I chuckled when you said the same thing as I said about $200 groceries. You are right teeth can cause all sorts of problems. Your granddaughter is precious, very sweet and cute. I am sure you and Colin are excited to see her in person. I wonder what Bertie will think of the new baby?

@bling_dream19 I hope you are doing well. How’s that pretty pink spinel doing?

@mrs-b glad to hear you and Tim are feeling and doing better. Sounds like you have some great plans on your home. It is fun to change things up or add new things. I have to agree with you on this record long time to get a crown put on a broken tooth. That tooth aches most of the time but it’s hard to say why since it’s been covered by a temp crown that long. It doesn’t give it a chance to heal. Brushing my teeth just flares it up again. I also get numb when I lay down on a pillow - it’s getting worse too and I still don’t know if it’s the tooth of maybe the lump in my thyroid. Last night over 3/4 of my face feeling numb.

I dropped Marty off at our local airport this morning at 5:30. He didn’t realize this but they were keeping his brother alive on an incubator and tubes until he and his parents arrived. They removed everything and well you know the rest. Pretty sad even though everyone knew it was coming. Never easy, but he at least isn’t suffering now. I’m not thrilled that to fly out there by. myself, my knee isn’t ready for more planes and airports but will go when they figure out plans. That means I’ll probably have to reschedule my appointment to get results on my thyroid. Oh well.

I picked up some more clothes today that fit me. Yay. Next is getting my rings sized.

Take care.
Marcy

Marcy, I am sorry for your loss. Please give my regards to Marty.

 

[missy]

GM girls, happy Thursday!

@marcy I totally understand and am glad Marty is so supportive of you. I wouldn't want to travel alone there either especially with all the other challenges you are dealing with and missing your biopsy results appointment on top of that. Sending you gentle hugs and well wishes and much good luck for your appointment. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts. Again, my deepest condolences.

@Austina thank you. And LOL I am not in the mood to go into detail but let's just say for now I have no plans to return to that gyn. In fact I should report him but I don't have the energy. Please hug your sweet granddaughter for me and I pray things change for women before she is of an age to realize how discriminated against we truly are.

@junebug17 enjoy your weekend with friends. Looks like good weather hopefully.

@bling_dream19 good morning, I hope all is going smoothly.

@mrs-b I am sorry I see I missed a call from you. Yesterday was a hectic day. Hope all is OK. Big hugs. Let's catch up soon.

@Slickk how is work going? How are you doing? Sending you lots of hugs.

@canuk-gal it's been 5 days of rain but today we are cycling woohoo. It's another busy day as I have my zoom call later with my girlfriends but looking forward to it. Hope you are enjoying a good week.

Hi @Jemi

I have had two days of appointments and let's just say the doctors are, IMO, mediocre at best. So luckily I have backups but praying the backups are better. It's ludicrous how challenging it is to find good MDs IMO. It has definitely gotten harder since many doctors I love have retired early. Yesterday afternoon we went tree shopping and I am so excited because we got a blue spruce and his name is Fat Albert lol. The garden center named him haha. He is being delivered tomorrow woohoo. We are also looking for another tree, I thought maple, but cannot have anything too big in the space we are intending to put him in so we might continue our search in spring when there is more selection. But we have only gone to one place so far so maybe we can find him before the end of the year. We shall see.

I took two pics for you from yesterday.






Forgot to take a pic of Fat Albert but he will arrive tomorrow

Have a wonderful Thursday girls. Be well and enjoy. Sending you much love and gentle hugs.

 

[missy]

Oops almost forgot, being we are in October, Pythagoras is back!
And he is looking forward to today's ride...
Bwahahaha

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

Oy @missy, what is it with these Drs? I’m so sorry that you’re getting nowhere. Hopefully the backups will prove more competent. I’m just at Fat Albert. Hopefully he’ll thrive and flourish in his new home.

Hi @Jemi hope all is well with you.

Not much happening here, just got back from doing the food shopping.

Have a great day lovely NIRDIs

 

[mrs-b]

So yesterday was day 11 and 13 for me and Tim respectively and we'd both been feeling great for the best part of a week. Paxlovid long finished, no symptoms at all - and we're back out and about (only just, but we gave it an extra 5 days over and above what the CDC recommended). I celebrated being allowed outside by getting my hair done. Ignore the splotchy marks on my skin; I was in the car and it was raining, so the splotches are shadows from raindrops on the windscreen.



And then last night I started coughing - then Tim started right after me. He's coughing a *lot* this morning and seems subdued. I seem normal, tho I have a sore throat. I get sore throats a *lot* due to Crohn's, and it normally clears as the day goes on, as this seems to be, so I think it's systemic inflammation and nothing else. I'm worried about Tim, tho - he's supposed to go to Australia on Saturday week, and that's going to be cancelled if he's not 100%. I also want him to have a negative test before he goes, too.

@marcy - I'll be thinking of you and Marty's family tomorrow. <3

@missy - those nursery photos are wonderful! For your other tree, how about a weeping beech? And re your doctors...don't even....

@MamaBee - did I miss your decision re the house in MD? Was it a 'no'?

@Austina - how is that GORGEOUS baby doing?? I hope you're getting loads of Grandma time!

@junebug17 - have a wonderful time with your friends tomorrow! What are the temps where you are?

@canuk-gal - did your personal shopper find replacement lights? We need to get on it here - we've done nothing as yet.

@bling_dream19 - congratulations on your new beauty! I am sooooo jealous!!

@springerspaniel - how are you feeling? Are you symptom-free? And how is work doing? Thinking of you!

@Slickk and @Jemi - I'm thinking of you both and sending warm fall hugs!

Love to you all! ox

PS. Going back into isolation.

 

[marcy]

Quick flyby. My biopsy results are inconclusive. Shows some atypical cells so they will do another test on my biopsy. The doctor said even if it is cancerous, then it looks like we caught it early. Either way, the mass will probably need to be surgically removed because it is pressing on the bottom of my throat.