February 2020 ~ Tell Us About Your Day...

Lee said:
Went to the doc who suspects but is not sure that the bump on my hand is a ganglion cyst. She says they do not generally appear in that area of the hand, on top and between thumb and index finger.....actually she said it is a weird spot, her words, doctor terminology....weird :rolleyes:

Being sent for an ultrasound to make sure of her weird diagnosis.

But not a brown recluse spider bite, I did have that once, hopefully never again.
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Lee, I had a big ganglion cyst removed from my right hand many years ago. Found out from neighbours that the surgeon who did it, was renowned for operating while drunk, and for leaving instruments inside people. I should have insisted on a specialist .. hand surgeon.
 

Got up at 6:45 am today, and I'd slept for 7 hours. I was tempted to go back to sleep but didn't and felt pretty refreshed after getting up. I'm so happy I am getting back to my normal hours. I'd been up all hours of the night for several days without much sleep and felt washed out. Feeling good now!

Doggie and I will be going out this afternoon and I will also put some drops in her one ear. She is constantly getting ear infections and vet said because she is a floppy ear dog. The air doesn't circulate around her ear because it's covered all the time. I got some new formula to put in her ear from Amazon. I hope it does her good. It's an antifungal and antibiotic. Last week I had to do the other ear.
 
Pinky said:
Lee, I had a big ganglion cyst removed from my right hand many years ago. Found out from neighbours that the surgeon who did it, was renowned for operating while drunk, and for leaving instruments inside people. I should have insisted on a specialist .. hand surgeon.
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I also had a ganglion on my wrist just about the back of my hand , when I was probably in my early twenties.. I didn't know what it was, to me it was just this weird large lump that had grown and wouldn't go away.
I went to see my GP at the time a much older gp than we have these days , and he told me it's name and a little about it, and he said'' just lay your arm and hand on the desk for a moment while I examine it ''.. and in a split second he hit me hard on the back of my hand and wrist with a heavy hard back book... ! I swear to God..:oops:. I was shocked, but it bashed the cyst away immediately..and he explained that it was by far the quickest and easiest way to get rid of them... and if he told me he was going to do it I may not have allowed it.....anyway it worked and it never returned
 

I wasn't planning on doing anything today,changed my mind
This morning around 9:45,walked over 2 blocks to my close friend,Marcia's house.She has been' under the weather' but feeling better.I brought her a book I just finished reading'A Very Stable Genius'By Washington Post reporters,Phil Rucker&Carol Leoning,also brought interesting article on James Taylor from new issue in Time Mag
For the 1st time in a couple of months,I took the family dog'Aker'{he's a pharoh hound},my 'buddy boy' for a short walk halfway around the block,he was happy to be outside and sniffing snow
After I left Marcia,I walked 3 blocks to local independent bookstore'Talking Leaves"{I'm a member,10% discount} bought 3 books.The rest of my afternoon read the NYT ,started the crossword puzzle in latest issue of NY Magazine.I gave up after 45 min,never be able to finish this puzzle
 
Lee said:
Went to the doc who suspects but is not sure that the bump on my hand is a ganglion cyst. She says they do not generally appear in that area of the hand, on top and between thumb and index finger.....actually she said it is a weird spot, her words, doctor terminology....weird :rolleyes:

Being sent for an ultrasound to make sure of her weird diagnosis.

But not a brown recluse spider bite, I did have that once, hopefully never again.
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I had a ganglion cyst and had it surgically removed, it was located on my left wrist, it was black and raised, it was also very deep and gross looking.
 
Kaila said:
@RadishRose And @Aunt Bea
You both mentioned the "pour over method" of making coffee, so I looked that up....

It seems excellent. Do you use a ceramic or other material filter that is washable, and that fits directly into a mug?
Or do you still use paper filters?

Today I am enjoying seeing some wild birds out the window, on a calm day, before the next snow storm arrives.
I got more sleep overnight , than I had been able to, for some recent nights, and therefore I feel a little better, overall, this morning.
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LOL, I use paper filters with the filter basket and pot from an old Mr. Coffee that died several years ago.

It works the same as a Melita or Chemex it's just ugly.

Last summer I experimented with cold-brewed coffee and that was fine too.

I put the ground coffee into a mason jar added the water gave it a shake and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight. The next morning I poured it through the lined filter basket and heated it in the microwave or drank it over ice.
 
hollydolly said:
I also had a ganglion on my wrist just about the back of my hand , when I was probably in my early twenties.. I didn't know what it was, to me it was just this weird large lump that had grown and wouldn't go away.
I went to see my GP at the time a much older gp than we have these days , and he told me it's name and a little about it, and he said'' just lay your arm and hand on the desk for a moment while I examine it ''.. and in a split second he hit me hard on the back of my hand and wrist with a heavy hard back book... ! I swear to God..:oops:. I was shocked, but it bashed the cyst away immediately..and he explained that it was by far the quickest and easiest way to get rid of them... and if he told me he was going to do it I may not have allowed it.....anyway it worked and it never returned
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That's what my doctor told me, too! That a hard whack with a big book would get rid of it. Should have done that.
 
They also call ganglion cysts Bible Cysts because back in the day they used the Bible which was the heaviest book around to thump with o_O

I just keep pressing it down for a few minutes at a time, seems to be working.

Had a great day yesterday as I needed a day off from remodelling so went to Colosantis which is a tropical garden and greenhouse and since I have not been there for years I wanted to check it out. It has changed, they cut down on the plants and put in kids rides, petting zoo, mini golf....gone all commercial. But the apple fritters and cider to die for and I walked out with lotsa plants....a home without plants is just a house.
 
I'll be walking 6 blocks to my church its my volunteer morning in our business office
I have a couple weekly computer tasks I take care of.
Afterwards,will walk down the street to PriceRite,need a couple of items
The rest of my day probably take afternoon walk,do exercises for my knee,start reading a new book
 
Getting ready for the rodeo. The trail riders come into our area on the way to H town for the opening cook off / celebrations.
Park is about 1-1/2 miles from us. Riders / covered wagons camp in the park on their way in. Lots going on for the rodeo.
 
We were driving over to have lunch at a restaurant, when suddenly, we were caught in the middle of a police sting. OPP and regular police, plus unmarked vehicles completely surrounded us and another car in the lane beside us. Sirens and flashing lights everywhere. Just like the movies, a policeman was holding a gun with both hands, pointed at the occupant of the vehicle. He was saying "get out of the vehicle with your hands up". Next minute, they had a young man, face down in the snow. He was handcuffed behind his back, and patted down. It took about 15 minutes before all the police vehicles moved in order for us to leave. I looked for a news blurb, but there isn't one. We didn't record it.
 
I finished our federal and state income taxes and sent them in electronically. I have already gotten text messages advising that they have been accepted. The new 1040 that Turbo Tax had for me was labeled for Seniors, and the print on the paper version was notably larger that it was in 2018. I appreciate that. Some of the information was "rearranged" but comparing the 2018 return to the 2019 was still fairly easy.

Washed sheets and white clothes, made beds and put away clothes after folding.

Talked to one of our banks and forwarded a phony scam e-mail that was sent to me as one of their customers. The bank security rep thanked me. It was very skillfully put together.

Hauled out the garbage and recycling bins to the street, ordered a Snap-On hood for my wife's new rain coat, and dropped off a box of donated goods at the Salvation Army.

Continued investigating various short term investment options now that one of our large CD's is about to mature. I doubt that I will find 3.22%, and I may have to go to a short term bond fund or an income fund. I have to keep this pot of money secure and easily accessed for when we decide to sell the house and move to the West Coast.

Now I am about to go downstairs and enjoy some great smelling Pot Roast.
 
As I was getting dressed at 6:30a,heard on the radio it was 5 outside, going to be a 'tad nippy' highs in the teens. I put on my long underwear before I went on my early walk.I was all covered up,wasn't bad.I use to walk to work in worse weather than this
My plans today,dust the furniture,go to the bank,read NYT and my book
 
Pinky, that was exciting but likely a little scary too. Kaila, if you spot those casseroles, send one over please, my cupboard is bare and it's too cold to venture out shopping.

Just hanging out today, do some sewing, and potting some plants, maybe tv later.....or a book.
 
Yesterday was not a good day. My bf called me upset because his dog, French Fry, a 10 year old Dachshund, went outside and then he heard her whining and making a lot of noise. He goes out and at first he thought she fell on the stairs, but was not sure. She could not stand up. He got her in to the vet and the vet said it is a common thing with that breed. Paralysis. The vet sent her home with pain pills and told him to keep her quiet and that she needs to lose weight. I got on my computer and researched what could be done for her. She was eating, drinking and going to the bathroom (with assistance). He ordered a dog wheelchair for her size and his vet told him to bring it in at the next appointment, but don't use it till after she shows how to use it and adjust it for French Fry. Very stressful.

Today, he was much better because French Fry is adapting. I told him, she would. Animals usually do. So he came up and we had appointments at the hair salon. And he surprised me by having some Valentine gifts for me! Never expected it. I hadn't gotten anything for Valentine's Day for about 30 years. Last year, Sonny (bf) was in the hospital and couldn't get me something even if he wanted to. It was also my son's 50th birthday today so I bought him a rotisserie chicken and Sonny got him ice cream. I know it doesn't sound like much for a 50th birthday, but he doesn't like to go places where there are a lot of people. I knew he'd rather be at his own place eating there. He was happy.

It was very cold today, about 10 degrees but sunny. I don't mind winter but I am happiest when the sun is out. I hope you all had a Happy Valentine's Day.
 
When I went on my early morning walk at 6:45,it was 8 degrees,
This morning I'm going over to my close friends Marcia&Dave's house to walk my 'buddy boy',Aker.Marcia is feeling better but on dr's orders not to go outside in this cold air.Dave is out of town taking care of his mom{she lives outside of Cleveland}
 
Good Morning Kids...
Can't sleep tonight, Haven't had that problem for a bit... I haven't been around as much as I would like, but one of my Sisters son was in a pretty bad accident last Thursday... Was pinned in his car against a hydro pole on its side... took the fire department an hour to get him out... And he got out of it pretty lucky with a broken arm, and a broken wrist... Waiting for surgery for the arm, he needs a plate put in his arm. The whole rescue team went in yesterday to visit him. The other driver was charged with careless...

Pinky said:
We were driving over to have lunch at a restaurant when suddenly, we were caught in the middle of a police sting. OPP and regular police, plus unmarked vehicles completely surrounded us and another car in the lane beside us. Sirens and flashing lights everywhere. Just like the movies, a policeman was holding a gun with both hands, pointed at the occupant of the vehicle. He was saying "get out of the vehicle with your hands up". The next minute, they had a young man, face down in the snow. He was handcuffed behind his back and patted down. It took about 15 minutes before all the police vehicles moved in order for us to leave. I looked for a news blurb, but there isn't one. We didn't record it.
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Pinky, That happened to me a lot of years ago when I was coming home from work, just as I hit the town I lived in at the time, I had about a dozen police cars surrounding me, and next thing I knew there were guns out facing me... a guy who drove a car just like mine at the time 2006 Charger had robbed a store in the next town over... I was shaking like a leaf... and of course no apology or anything after I proved it was not me... Same police force though... OPP....


Well Kids, I hope YOU all have a wonderful Sunday, and God Bless YOU all...
 
Katlupe, hope the pooch is getting better, yes, they will adapt to the new lifestyle hopefully.

Mike, sound like your nephew had a close call, as bad as that was it could have been worse. Careless driving is almost as bad as the drunk drivers.

I am hanging out today, got laundry, got projects going.....I just have to finish this third cup and get going myself.
 
Mike,hope you can get some sleep,saying prayers for your nephew as he recovers from surgery
This morning going to early service at my church. When I get home,changed my clothes
I'll walk over to Marcia&Dave's house,give her this week's church bulletin,maybe have chance to walk my 'buddy boy'.He enjoyed the walk yesterday morning, we went halfway around the block it was cold
The rest of my day read local paper and my book,take afternoon walk
 

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