Some sad things to read here. I’m sorry you and your mom had to go through that Ray. Also was saddened to hear of the seriousness of your back and legs Dave.
Lifes hardships are certainly unfair to many. Makes me stop and think, while realizing one needs to never take their good health for granted, and thank the Man Upstairs every day for that.
Sorry about your MIL Brent, and I’m hopeful your wife is on the upswing soon[:)] Seem to remember you saying she looks almost exactly like Meryl Streep[;)]
[(-D][(-D] Yep, probably did that years ago Dick, perhaps that’s why we still go out looking for them[:-^]
They do kinda look like marbles, don’t they? Ya know, I’ve never found one on the pebble shores of Lake Superior. I’ve heard how magnificent those ones are, but it seems the shores have been picked through by tourists for too many years to find one. We have better luck finding them in gravel pits.
When I was around 20 years old, I was at a family Thanksgiving on my Dad’s side. My grandmother with Alzheimer’s was there and at one point was just staring at me. She finally leaned over to my uncle and asked if I was Charles (my grandfather who was dead by then). Sad.
I’m sorry to hear that Brent. I have similar regrets with both my grandfather on my mother’s side and my Dad who was gone most of my life (drove trucks-long haul stuff) and died too young. Time just slips away.
Back to the sadness of Alzheimer’s, my wife’s grandma is in a memory care unit of an assissted living place. The family got a call last night that she had kind of lost it and attacked several of the workers (she was convinced they were actively murdering her long dead husband) and a couple of the other residents (for being in her house). We still don’t understand how she accomplished that much as she pretty much needs to be in a wheelchair most of the time now. Must have had an incredible burst of strength and energy.
Hopefully someone has some good news to share today. I think the diner needs a pick me up!
Good morning, everyone. Bacon, eggs, and black coffee, please.
Another busy day. Retirement makes for a busy life.
My mother didn’t know me for about two years before she died. My father stayed in his own house before and after she died, but refused to have social workers help him out. He got along fine by himself until the end. As much as my mother forgot everyone and everything, my father was the opposite. He was sharp until the day he died.
Good morning from the Warm West where we are now into T-shirt weather. It will be sunny and warm until further notice.
I have a lot more repairs to do around the property than usual this spring as it took a bit of a beating from the weather this winter, think I’ll get started today. But first another cup of coffee.
Dave sorry to hear you are in such rough shape, hope you have a scooter to get out and about on. It made a huge difference for my Dad when he got his. It was a tiny little thing but had a 16-mile range. It was 7 miles around Stanley Park in Vancouver and the two of us would go do that sometimes. I would walk and run and he had no problem keeping up.
Apparently, my son looks identical to one of the characters on the show Game of Thrones and gets stopped on a regular basis for a photo op and autograph. He had a week-long conference in Vancouver recently at the cruise ship facility hotel where the bulk of the tourists are and was constantly being approached. A group of Japanese got off a tourist bus and he said he was swarmed.[(-D]
Speaking of movies, I mentioned a while back that there was a large movie presence on the edge of the hundred-acre wood where I go for my scoots. I had no idea what was being shot but there were hundreds of extras on site. I found out it was a show called Sho-gun (sp). If anyone has ever heard of it or watches it and sees a herd of Golden Retrievers running through a scene in the background, you know who they belong to.[(-D]
I am not sure where to start today, probably chainsaws and downed trees.
Dave, do hope your heaoth improves so you can be more mobile. Can’t imagine how frustrating that must be.
As far as looking like a famous actor my FIL was often asked for his autograph when he was travelling as he looked a lot like James Coburn, even had a similar build plus he was tall at 6’4. My wife gets her height from him.
I have been very fortunate on the health front other than prostate cancer. Fortunately that one was beaten. My mother was very alert mentally right up to her passing at 96. She looked after all her finances and knew where every dollar was spent.
No plans for today. Just waiting for spring so the outside clean up can start. Think we should cut back on the pots this year. Had over 100 last yearand it was too much to look after. I don’t have the energy I used to plus we are expecting a very dry spring and summer which means a lot of watering. Besides it costs a lot to fill all those pots.
Hi Charlie, it’s always such a great feeling when the early Spring weather arrives and one can enjoy sprucing-up things out in the yard, isn’t it? [swg]
Gonna have to get the old Ram down to my mechanic Greg tomorrow. The front end on the driver’s side was done by Damien about 4 years ago. It only makes sence, as the middle of the road is where all the salt splashes up reaping havoc. Sounds like time to do the passenger side now[:(]
It’s no mystery what’s wrong when that clunking sound starts and only gets worse. Hey!, it’s the PP-Clause, (Parts or Payments). I’ll pick parts for a while longer, just as long as she can still be taped back together again[(-D]
Gotta make that thing safe for America’s highways, as we got a short Road Trip coming up. We reserved two rooms at our favorite hotel at the halfway point up in Wisconsin. Lots of amenities, two bars and a restaurant and great food at all three, never a dull moment up there.
They have a Penny BarBuy one beer at Happy Hour, get the second one for a penny[yeah]
We’re meeting Judy’s sister and my BIL for Easter weekend. I’m getting quite excited about it and just can’t wait! After getting to know some of you guys through the years here, I’m quite certain you would have a great time with us. They’ve got a Fire Pit out back, ‘My Kinda Place’! Some of those sitting around the Campfire nights, are some of the best memories I’ve got[oX)] [8]“Let The Good Times Roll!!!”[8]
Steve-O is about the best friend a guy could have, and really enjoy hi
Just to clarify a couple of things, the back and leg problems are permanent. I have seen every specialist going and they all said that there was nothing that could be done.
Second, there has been some improvement in pain levels over the last few months. I used to have to take Tylenol Arthritis a couple of times a day, and occassionally I had to resort to Hydromorphone. Now I rarely have any pain. I have only taken the Hydromorphone once this year and the Tylenol a couple of times.
Third, I am resolved to my condition. The lack of mobility is annoying but it doesn’t get me down (unless I fall [|(][swg]). Other than the back and leg issues, I am in good health. I have lost 30 lbs. over the last year and my weight continues to go down albeit slowly. BP, cholesteral, etc. are all good and I am not diabetic or even close. Thanks to my family and Dianne, we are quite well off.
Buy one beer at Happy Hour, get the second one for a penny[yeah]
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