Now I really did it :((

[missy]

GM lovely ladies and happy Mother's Day to all !!! Mothers are very special people...raising the next generation
To the human mommas and the furbaby mommas and all the aunts and grandmothers and everyone who loves and helps care for little ones..wishing you a very happy and healthy Mother's Day

@canuk-gal thank you. Bobby is eating a bit more. It's really touch and go and while he has a quality of life we will continue but once that is over we will give him peace. The steroid shots are life saving for now but bringing out diabetes. While we had a cat (Billy may he RIP) who lived many years while we were treating him for diabetes (insulin shots twice a day) Bobby would not tolerate that well. Plus Bobby has cancer as you remember so it's just a lot for our sweet little boy. But so far he is doing OK and for as long as that lasts we will enjoy him and love him

I hope you get those hours back to you from work. Either by leaving early or coming in late or however they reimburse you. Fair is fair.
Have a wonderful Mother's Day...enjoy XOXO

@Sunrises Sunsets Happy Mother's Day and I hope you are spending the day with loved ones. Thank you...you are right... we are getting in the miles...not at 2,000 miles yet as we should have been but that is because the weather has not been cooperating with all the rain we have had. Last week we only got to cycle two days of the entire week due to inclement weather but this weekend we are cycling our hearts out..rain returning tuesday but in the meantime we enjoy whatever cycling we can do.

I talk to my mom daily and she already received her Mother's Day gift from us. She is not easy to buy for lol but I know she loves gettin gifts no matter how small. It shows we are thinking of her and love her. We saw them just a few weeks ago. We never travel on holidays as traffic is too much here. It would take 4 hours to get there today. But we see them as much as we can and I do chat with my mom on a daily basis. Sometimes a few times a day lol. Finally she is getting help for however long that lasts. She is not in great physical health so I worry about her. Her rheumatologist feels she will be in a wheelchair shortly so I am concerned as I have no idea how they are going to make that work. Life is not easy as one ages. Thank you for asking and thank you for your good wishes

@Slickk Happy Mother's Day sweet friend..I hope you enjoy a most wonderful day with your sweet loving family

@Scandinavian Happy Mother's Day dear girl...hope you are having a blast

@Austina Happy Mother's Day my friend..I hope all is going well and you enjoy a sweet day filled with love and only good things

@MamaBee @Jemi @mrs-b @springerspaniel @finerthings wishing you all a Mother's Day filed with sweetness

Hello everyone else. Hope all is well and you are enjoying a lovely weekend

We went cycling yesterday and it was very windy as predicted but warmer than predicted. It was a fun ride and as usual the day went way too fast. Today we are looking forward to more cycling. May you all enjoy this day to the fullest. XOXO




Sharing one of my favorite photos with my mom...circa 1985. Italy.
I had just spent three months by myself in Italy (though I was with friends for part of the trip)
and my folks flew over with my sister to meet me for the last two weeks. And we were opening up the gifts (in the hotel room)
I had bought for them
It was a lovely lovely trip and memory



Have a wonderful Sunday XOXO

ETA I was half asleep when I posted above. I spent 3 months in Europe. Italy was the first part of the trip and I went back at the end of the trip to meet my parents and sister. I didn’t spend the full 3 months in Italy. Sorry for the mistake above. Must proofread next time



And happy Mother’s Day @Inked enjoy cycling and thank you for all you do for the ferals

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

NIRDI shout out and Happy Mothers Day!!!! Missing my beautiful Mom of course.

We had a ride to our fav Italian place for a sandwich and pistachio creme puff. YUM! It is a little chilly and overcast--I think showers are in our future. We could use the rain.

cheers--Sharon

 

[Calliecake]

Sending you a hug @canuk-gal.

 

[missy]

HI:

NIRDI shout out and Happy Mothers Day!!!! Missing my beautiful Mom of course.

We had a ride to our fav Italian place for a sandwich and pistachio creme puff. YUM! It is a little chilly and overcast--I think showers are in our future. We could use the rain.

cheers--Sharon

Aww sending you so much love and so many gentle hugs Sharon. Mother's Day can be such a difficult day. {{{{Hugs}}}}

 

[missy]

GM girls and happy how did you here so fast Monday!

@Slickk @Austina @canuk-gal @MamaBee @Inked @springerspaniel @marcy @finerthings @Scandinavian @Jemi and all my other friends here...happy marvelous Monday

We enjoyed another spectacular cycling day. One more day today before the rain comes
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend


During the end of the cycling ride we ran into Jenny and hung out with her and her momma for an hour.
Time flies when you are with people snd animals you love












Leaving all my NIRDI friends a wish for a sweet Monday...lots of love XOXO




May your day and week be as sweet as you

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

Happy Monday!

I’m sorry to hear about your Mum @missy, life is certainly tough for your parents, and what a testament to their love that they keep on battling to stay together. I hope the weather starts cooperating so you can get out and cycle more. Yay to the end of the RT, I hope it’s done what it’s supposed to so you don’t have to go through that again.

I said from the word go that next door would never sell at their original price, and predicted what they would end up getting @canuk-gal. I know it was down to them and not the agent, they were just being unrealistic in their expectations. Woohoo to going on a long ride, and getting takeaway for MD. No plans here because ‘my’ MD is the last Sunday of March, and that was when our friends were here.

Honestly @Sunrises Sunsets, this is about the only thread I look at now, far better than raised BP talking to the deaf!

Lovely weather here, it’s finally warming up, although it’s supposed to be 101 degs on Wednesday We don’t need it quite that warm!

Just about to FT with our friends, have a lovely day NIRDIs

 

[Sunrises Sunsets]

GM lovely ladies and happy Mother's Day to all !!! Mothers are very special people...raising the next generation
To the human mommas and the furbaby mommas and all the aunts and grandmothers and everyone who loves and helps care for little ones..wishing you a very happy and healthy Mother's Day

@canuk-gal thank you. Bobby is eating a bit more. It's really touch and go and while he has a quality of life we will continue but once that is over we will give him peace. The steroid shots are life saving for now but bringing out diabetes. While we had a cat (Billy may he RIP) who lived many years while we were treating him for diabetes (insulin shots twice a day) Bobby would not tolerate that well. Plus Bobby has cancer as you remember so it's just a lot for our sweet little boy. But so far he is doing OK and for as long as that lasts we will enjoy him and love him

I hope you get those hours back to you from work. Either by leaving early or coming in late or however they reimburse you. Fair is fair.
Have a wonderful Mother's Day...enjoy XOXO

@Sunrises Sunsets Happy Mother's Day and I hope you are spending the day with loved ones. Thank you...you are right... we are getting in the miles...not at 2,000 miles yet as we should have been but that is because the weather has not been cooperating with all the rain we have had. Last week we only got to cycle two days of the entire week due to inclement weather but this weekend we are cycling our hearts out..rain returning tuesday but in the meantime we enjoy whatever cycling we can do.

I talk to my mom daily and she already received her Mother's Day gift from us. She is not easy to buy for lol but I know she loves gettin gifts no matter how small. It shows we are thinking of her and love her. We saw them just a few weeks ago. We never travel on holidays as traffic is too much here. It would take 4 hours to get there today. But we see them as much as we can and I do chat with my mom on a daily basis. Sometimes a few times a day lol. Finally she is getting help for however long that lasts. She is not in great physical health so I worry about her. Her rheumatologist feels she will be in a wheelchair shortly so I am concerned as I have no idea how they are going to make that work. Life is not easy as one ages. Thank you for asking and thank you for your good wishes

@Slickk Happy Mother's Day sweet friend..I hope you enjoy a most wonderful day with your sweet loving family

@Scandinavian Happy Mother's Day dear girl...hope you are having a blast

@Austina Happy Mother's Day my friend..I hope all is going well and you enjoy a sweet day filled with love and only good things

@MamaBee @Jemi @mrs-b @springerspaniel @finerthings wishing you all a Mother's Day filed with sweetness

Hello everyone else. Hope all is well and you are enjoying a lovely weekend

We went cycling yesterday and it was very windy as predicted but warmer than predicted. It was a fun ride and as usual the day went way too fast. Today we are looking forward to more cycling. May you all enjoy this day to the fullest. XOXO




Sharing one of my favorite photos with my mom...circa 1985. Italy.
I had just spent three months by myself in Italy (though I was with friends for part of the trip)
and my folks flew over with my sister to meet me for the last two weeks. And we were opening up the gifts (in the hotel room)
I had bought for them
It was a lovely lovely trip and memory



Have a wonderful Sunday XOXO

That is one sweet picture and it has to refresh so many wonderful memories for you!

I wasn't worried one bit that you wouldn't be in touch with your Mom in some way for Mother's Day with the close ties your family shares. I hope she is managing better with some help with caring for your Dad. I will say these are the bittersweet years with parents: the pleasure of being able to reach out and talk, laugh and hugs with them and the awareness that they are slowing slipping away from us. It would be nice and I hope you have some recordings of them talking and laughing with you.

I also would like to comment that I think I've put on 20 lbs just looking at all the treats you and Greg enjoy after biking. I may need to begin biking again so I can indulge in ice cream at that level, nice reward for your efforts!

 

[Sunrises Sunsets]

Hello lovelies

Happy Monday!

I’m sorry to hear about your Mum @missy, life is certainly tough for your parents, and what a testament to their love that they keep on battling to stay together. I hope the weather starts cooperating so you can get out and cycle more. Yay to the end of the RT, I hope it’s done what it’s supposed to so you don’t have to go through that again.

I said from the word go that next door would never sell at their original price, and predicted what they would end up getting @canuk-gal. I know it was down to them and not the agent, they were just being unrealistic in their expectations. Woohoo to going on a long ride, and getting takeaway for MD. No plans here because ‘my’ MD is the last Sunday of March, and that was when our friends were here.

Honestly @Sunrises Sunsets, this is about the only thread I look at now, far better than raised BP talking to the deaf!

Lovely weather here, it’s finally warming up, although it’s supposed to be 101 degs on Wednesday We don’t need it quite that warm!

Just about to FT with our friends, have a lovely day NIRDIs

You're right, it's much better reading for me now. I also follow the lab diamond seekers but I think if we would start cruising like you and your husband are often enjoying, I could be even happier!

 

[missy]

That is one sweet picture and it has to refresh so many wonderful memories for you!

I wasn't worried one bit that you wouldn't be in touch with your Mom in some way for Mother's Day with the close ties your family shares. I hope she is managing better with some help with caring for your Dad. I will say these are the bittersweet years with parents: the pleasure of being able to reach out and talk, laugh and hugs with them and the awareness that they are slowing slipping away from us. It would be nice and I hope you have some recordings of them talking and laughing with you.

I also would like to comment that I think I've put on 20 lbs just looking at all the treats you and Greg enjoy after biking. I may need to begin biking again so I can indulge in ice cream at that level, nice reward for your efforts!

Aww thank you and yes! If you decide to get into cycling let me know. I love cycling so much. It's like flying without flying if you kwim. And it helps me get out of my head. Which for me is a welcome respite. As I get older it is more challenging to stay fit but I can't (I won't lol) give up ice cream..this is for you Sunrise..hope you enjoy.

I’m sorry to hear about your Mum @missy, life is certainly tough for your parents, and what a testament to their love that they keep on battling to stay together

Aw thanks for your very kind well wishes. Some good news. MY mom had a nurse's aid come today and help with my dad and she seemed pleased. Fingers crossed this continues.

Honestly @Sunrises Sunsets, this is about the only thread I look at now, far better than raised BP talking to the deaf!

You are on point. I couldn't resist last night and this morning lol but I am staying out of those political threads. Just was overjoyed Edan was released and had to share that good news. Of course to some they don't care but anybody with a heart does and I was/am so happy he was released.

Enjoy FT with your friends Austina and have a lovely evening


It was another glorious cycling day (and probably a few days before we will cycle again due to rain) and we cycled to our old hood (25-30 miles away) and spent some time today with our nephew Louis (and his dad) who lives there..LOVE him so much!!! He is a sweet sweet boy. A bit rambunctious and at 80 lbs all muscle I need to be careful he doesn't knock me down but he is gentle for the most part. And a LOVE



Enjoy a wonderful evening lovely ladies XOXO

 

[marcy]

Hi NIRDI’s!

Happy Mother’s Day to those of you who are moms.

@missy I bet you are so excited to be done with radiation treatment. I am glad you enjoyed some lovely rides and socializing. I am glad Bobby is eating. I am glad your mom is getting some help.

@canuk-gal that’s great you are having lovely weather too. It’s over 80 here today. We did have some intense - but brief - rain yesterday. We sure need moisture. I hope you get to leave work early someday to get that hour back. Hugs to you missing your mom, I know the feeling. Holidays are rough.

We had a busy weekend. Marty ran to Denver to buy a new mount to take astrophotos. Poor guy, got home, took everything apart and started setting up the new system and then realized he didn’t have the proper mount for his telescope. He ordered it and put the other one back together.

Take care.
Marcy

 

[missy]

Good afternoon lovely ladies. Rain rain rain today and through Sunday. What a wet week
We had a telemedicine appointment this morning and then we went door shopping because we still have not decided on which door. We have it narrowed down to two at two different places. One is all inclusive and will install etc and the other is at a store contractors go to so much cheaper but we’d have to find someone to install. I can’t believe how expensive doors are lol. They’re both craftsman style and I love them both. I’m choosing a dark blue for the color. Anyway we’ll be making the decision soon. Monday the all inclusive place is coming over to discuss details and price

Then we ran errands and just got home. Relaxing with Bobby and the rest of the kitties. At different times since Bobby remains separated from the others.

Look at Fresca and Pepsi hanging outside in the rain lol. I love them so much




@marcy yes thank you. Very happy to be done. Now we see if it helps. Takes up to a year for full effect. Oh no about marty’s mishap with the mount. Glad it’s all straightened out now

@Slickk hope you’re enjoying a good (albeit wet) week

@canuk-gal i hope your weather is better than ours… We’re in a pattern one or two nice days then 7 rainy ones … oh well lol

@Austina hope you’re in the pool enjoying a wonderful week

Hello everyone else. Have a lovely evening girls XOXO

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

That IS good news that your Mum’s happy with the help, hopefully they’ll do a good job and ease the load. That face and tongue! Boo to the rain, but glad you got in a good ride and ice cream yesterday. Floating in the pool is my cycling, I can switch off and relax. Fresca and Pepsi are looking in good condition, thank goodness.

Aww phooey to the Mount not being the right one @marcy, so frustrating not to be able to just get on and get it all set up. How’s your knee feeling?

Got out and ‘de-fluffed’ the pampas grasses, my arms and legs looks like I’ve been attacked by a thousand razors! Who knew the new leaves had such sharp edges? We went in the pool after, before it got too hot. We hit 100 degs today, and tomorrow will be hotter L brought the fluffball round this afternoon, she said she opened the door and he ran straight over

We’ll be in the pool early again tomorrow, the only plus side to this heat is that it keeps the pool lovely and warm!

Sending love and hugs to all the NIRDIs

 

[missy]

Good morning girls! Happy wonderful and very rainy Wednesday!!!!


So never a dull moment. We have raccoons who show in broad daylight and who don't seem to get along with each other let alone the cats.. they are definitely not afraid of me or anyone. They eat so much but I don't begrudge them the food. They are living creatures and deserve not to go hungry. I just wish they would share and were nicer. They are not afraid of Greg or me or the cats and the cats are scared of them. This AM two of the raccoons showed and the cats (Pepsi, Fresca, Cola, Dr Pepper) scattered. I went out to try getting them to eat in one feeder but nope they were in all the feeders leaving no room for the cats. So just now I refilled the wet and dry food in the two feeders and had to discard the food on the porch as it was filled with water. Darn this rain making it more difficult for the animals. Anyway there is no solution except for putting food everywhere so everyone can eat. But those raccoons are greedy buggers.


@Austina thank you. We are happy and hope this lasts as my mom is absolutely a trooper but overwhelmed and has been caring for my dad basically by herself for so long. Life is not easy but you don't truly get that until you are older, wiser and more battle weary if you kwim. And how telling it is that very few people here mentioned Edan but they can't shut the heck up about you know what. Telling indeed. My eyes are wide open and I see how ignorant and mean and stupid some people truly are. All they care about is appearing intelligent but they are far from it and when an American citizen (or any hostage of course!!!) gets released all they can do is complain about the current administration. Disgusting. Of course the NIRDIs are intelligent and have common sense and a sense of fair play. It's amazing how uncommon these traits really are. Anyway have a wonderful day and enjoy the pool and stay cool. You and Colin deserve all the best things in life XOXO

@Slickk happy hump day...hope your week is going splendidly and I am sending you love and hugs

@canuk-gal all we have is rain so I want to live vicariously through you and hope you are enjoying lovely weather and that work is not a bear. Big hugs lots of love

@Sunrises Sunsets I go in phases. From not wanting to deal with their crappy behavior to wanting to educate them all. But they are closed minded and don't see the forest for the trees. Nor do they really care about the USA. Instead they are virtue signaling but don't realize they are on the wrong side. Maybe one day they will get it but it will be toolate. I am concerned with current events but we cannot discuss freely. Just to say I don't do package politics. I see a bad move from any "leader" and I will call it out. I don't owe blind loyalty to any politician as I know you don't either. This is real life and I hate the fact some (not you and not the other NIRDIs) view this as a team sport. I wish they would all wake the you know what up. Anyway, have a good day and a peaceful rest of the week...hugs

@Scandinavian hope you are well

@MamaBee girl, sending love and hugs and continued healing vibes

@Jemi thinking of you XO

@marcy hope you are getting some good photos and enjoying a lovely week XO

@springerspaniel I am tired of the wet weather...hope you are experiencing better weather than we are and enjoying a good week

Hello everyone else. Hope all is well. Have a wonderful Wednesday XOXO

 

[marcy]

Hi NIRID’s!

@missy doors are expensive. You get what you pay for though. We had hinged French doors by Pella at our old house. One of the inner windows shattered (Marty heard it and we never knew what happened} and Pella replaced it free. We were looking at a Larson storm door for here and the builder called us saying they were going to install them on all houses out here facing west. It turned out to the be exact door Marty was going to buy so we were happy to get it free. We’ve been having rain too. Your mom and dad are from the generation who took care of themselves and did whatever they needed to do. Surviving aging requires that determination and grit. I keep them in my thoughts and I am so glad your mom is getting help. Raccoons definitely aren’t afraid of people. My sister has a family of them that lives in her backyard. Her cat and them often stare at each other through the patio door.

@Austina it’s getting hot there. We are bouncing back and forth on temperatures here. You’ll enjoy your pool in the early hours. Ouch to being scratched up, I hope they clears up quickly. I’ve been using some compression knee sleeves and it seems to help. The doctor I wanted to go see isn’t taking new patients. I have a friend who worked for BCBS and whose husband runs a bar here. She knows pretty much everyone in town. I am going to see if she has any recommendations for me. I am being careful not to stray too far some things.

Marty got his bracket to mount his scope today. Now we need clear weather. I’m - for once - ahead of my video schedule so I am getting my two biggest videos I do at month’s end ready for round one anyway. That‘’ll make things easier at month’s end. I typically have to get three to five videos ready for the beginning of the month, so it’ll be nice not to scramble those last few days. I did get another picture the other night before it clouded up. It’s kind of our rainy season here.

Take care.
Marcy

A cute little spiral galaxy:

 

[missy]

Good morning lovely ladies and happy terrific Thursday.
More rain. Every day rain rain rain.
I sure hope this takes care of any drought situation and lessens all fire risks.
We've had a number of wildfires here in the previous weeks so this is a welcome change despite the no cycling.

@marcy good deal with Marty setting up the scope and hopefully clear weather comes your way. And you are on point. Doors are expensive. Glad Pella honored their warranty. And yay for the Larson storm door being exactly what you wanted and for the price. Sweet deal. That is true. My parents are from the generation that do not shy away from hard work and no excuses. The world would be a better place if more people had that attitude. Instead we see the opposite happening and it's a huge mess. Our hot weather came and went and it's pretty chilly out now. Not to mention wet. This weather goes right through you and chills you to the bone. Glad the compression sleeve is working for your knee but I am sorry the doctor is not taking new patients and I hope you find someone good soon. That photo is great thanks for sharing

@Slickk good morning...one more day and then the weekend woohoo

@Austina enjoy the pool and nice weather I hope

@canuk-gal hope you are enjoying a lovely week

Hello everyone else. We ran errands yesterday as it rained all day. Today fog and mist and some rain all day and tomorrow too and well we will see what the weekend holds. We are in this wet pattern. We are accomplishing a lot so I cannot complain. Bobby is leaning on me as I write this post and it is very comforting though I know he is slowing down. We have grown closer these past number of months. Going to make it that much harder to say goodbye. I wish our pets lived longer. Enjoy a terrific Thursday girls. Be well. XOXO