How are you today?

@Kadee The last time I heard "a bit of a lie in", I was in London more than 40 years ago. I'd never heard that phrase before, and it took a second to register what was meant.

It's another cool morning here and only expected to get up to 80 today. Suits me just fine because I can get more done in the garden when it isn't so hot.

We found something new at Aldi yesterday: eggplant fries. What? We've tried zucchini fries and sweet potato fries so why not eggplant? They looked like French fries, and they were cheap so we figured what the heck, why not give them a try? Delicious! If there's an Aldi in your area, pick some up.

Flowers are gasping for water so I'd better get my arse in gear.
 

@PeppermintPatty, I hope your guy is feeling better soon. Back pain can be a misery.
@Paulina, what a difficult situation for you, your husband and your son. I'm so sorry for all concerned. Please know you can vent here anytime. We care.

@Georgiagranny, eggplant fries? Sound delish to me. When I get over this stupid Covid bout, I'll see if my local Aldi has any in the freezer.

Today will be a lot like Sunday and yesterday: mask up when in any area other than the guest BR and BA, deal with various symptoms, read, surf the 'net, watch movies, and pass time until this damnable virus runs its course so I can get my life back.

No point testing today because the ongoing symptoms tell it all. Perhaps tomorrow...
 
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@PeppermintPatty, I hope your guy is feeling better soon. Back pain can be a misery.
@Paulina, what a difficult situation for you, your husband and your son. I'm so sorry for all concerned. Please know you can vent here anytime. We care.

@Georgiagranny, eggplant fries? Sound delish to me. When I get over this stupid Covid bout, I'll see if my local Aldi has any in the freezer.

Today will be a lot like Sunday and yesterday: mask up when in any area other than the guest BR and BA, deal with various symptoms, read, surf the 'net, watch movies, and pass time until this damnable virus runs its course so I can get my life back.

No point testing today because the ongoing symptoms tell it all. Perhaps tomorrow...
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Good time to do the things you're doing. Of course they would be more enjoyable if you were well, but then you'd be too busy. 🤗
 

hearlady said:
Ooh, sorry about your DH. When that happens to my husband's back it takes a long time to heal.
Cucumber relish. That sounds good!
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Thank you hearlady. I passed on the message. He’s doing everything to help heal himself. Surprisingly we even went for our regular walk. He took pain pills soon as he got up then some anti inflammatories after eating. He can walk just fine. It’s the bending to pick something up and carrying anything heavy that get to his lower back but he’s going to make an appointment with a chiropractor ( a back doctor specialist ) . He has one that’s about a one hour drive away.
 
@PeppermintPatty ~ my thoughts are with you & DH! My DH has a very bad back (5 surgeries later) so, I can relate. Sometimes, my back hurts and he says it's sympathy pains. ;)

@Kadee ~ oh my, that skirt is just beautiful!! I haven't worn anything quite so lovely in many many years! :love:
I really wish I had paid more attention in Home Economics, back in the day!!! I can't sew a thing!


My son went home yesterday, very sad for me --- hate that he lives over 1000 miles away --- tho, it could be worse. It was Wonderful spending time with my two boys at the beach last week!!!!!

Glad to hear everyone is doing mostly okay! Happy Tuesday to all!
 
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@PeppermintPatty ~ my thoughts are with you & DH! My DH has a very bad back (5 surgeries later) so, I can relate. Sometimes, my back hurts and he says it's sympathy pains. ;)

@Kadee ~ oh my, that skirt is just beautiful!! I haven't worn anything quite so lovely in many many years! :love:
I really wish I had paid more attention in Home Economics, back in the day!!! I can't sew a thing!


My son went home yesterday, very sad for me --- hate that he lives over 1000 miles away --- tho, it could be worse. It was Wonderful spending time with my two boys at the beach last week!!!!!

Glad to hear everyone is doing mostly okay! Happy Tuesday to all!
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I’m glad you had time to spend with your son.
What a treasure that must have been.
Thank you for your caring thoughts regarding my husbands back. That’s very caring of you.
Happy Tuesday.
 
Can you believe that, it was nice and sunny until it was time to leave home and then it rained! Fortunately, there were tables inside and while we enjoyed lunch, the rain passed and the sun returned so, we moved to a table outside for the rest of the afternoon, chatting about everything and anything.

One of my friends said she's feeling as if there is not much point to her life. She's an attractive lady with a lovely husband and grandchildren but, she's struggling with the fact that she's getting older. It's very difficult to find the right words when someone tells you how difficult they are finding life. I don't feel that way but, I wouldn't say that as I don't think it would be helpful to her. I wonder if anyone here has felt like that and, if you have, was there anything that someone could have said that would have helped you? Or, of course, the last thing you wanted to hear from a friend?
 
Happy to be back in the house. It’s 90 out there. This morning was coolish when I was walking and running around doing chores.

Went to a restaurant that we like. New owners, new quality. Won’t be going back. Too bad. The people near us described the meal as ‘fine’ when asked. I had said the same thing. The meat was dried out and any cook could see that. There’re lots of other places we want to try out and this gives us an excuse to do that.

Found a couple of cute blouses in a thrift store. I’ll wear the black one as a light jacket on warm days. $14. I’m easily pleased.
 
Trish said:
Can you believe that, it was nice and sunny until it was time to leave home and then it rained! Fortunately, there were tables inside and while we enjoyed lunch, the rain passed and the sun returned so, we moved to a table outside for the rest of the afternoon, chatting about everything and anything.

One of my friends said she's feeling as if there is not much point to her life. She's an attractive lady with a lovely husband and grandchildren but, she's struggling with the fact that she's getting older. It's very difficult to find the right words when someone tells you how difficult they are finding life. I don't feel that way but, I wouldn't say that as I don't think it would be helpful to her. I wonder if anyone here has felt like that and, if you have, was there anything that someone could have said that would have helped you? Or, of course, the last thing you wanted to hear from a friend?
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It's what depression looks like as a senior, I think. (I am not an expert)

There are times when I think, gee - what is left? My this hurts, my that hurts, my boys are living their lives... without that long horizon we used to have ... it can feel like there's nothing left.

I think you have to stay busy, find and do things you enjoy, reach out to others, maybe get a pet. The fact that your friend has a husband and grandchildren, makes it harder to figure out what sort of advice might help....

It's possible she would benefit from counseling if she's open to that sort of thing. Maybe a senior group? For me (when I was younger), group therapy always reminded me that I didn't have things as bad as other's do and I should be grateful for my blessings. Obviously, not everyone's cup of tea. :)

I hope she feels better and is able to find reasons to be happy!
 
Paulina said:
Oh, hello all of you. I'm back from a duration of hell while our son visited. I'll have to look back to see how all of you are or were doing. I don't know if I'm allowed to swear on here, but I feel like shit for saying this. Our 27-year-old son (for which most of you know his disability) is just a complete hellion and unfortunately, we can't keep up with him much anymore. He was a handload or worse when he was young, but I believe he's getting much worse at the age of 27.

We ordinarily keep all doors (dead bolted) and things (like our wallets) locked up upon his visits. This time I allowed him to go potty w/o my assistance, and he used 1/2 of a roll of toilet paper clogging up the toilet. My mistake as I didn't watch him going to the bathroom at the time. He asked, "Wash hands mommy?" I said sure honey once again w/o assistance and sure enough he dumped all of the handwash down the drain. That's just a couple of examples.

The last thing? Dad drove him home to his so called safe 1:1 environment 24/7 and please trust they're not a safe environment. That's just a completely different story when it comes to his safety and I just can't stop losing my breath while he's there. Anyway, dad drove him to his other home and that very evening our dog vomited. What did he vomit? A least 1-1/2 foot of string. Yes. Our son got hold of my cooking string and I guess he fed it to our dog somehow. I really don't know how he got the string but once again, my mistake as I didn't catch that instance as well.

That's just a part of our story while he came to our home this past visit. I feel like an awful mother, but I truly believe he can't spend more than 24 hours here anymore. We love him but we're so, so, so very tired in regard to not keeping up with his sneaky and mischievous actions anymore. Thank you all for the read. I truly missed you and I'm so sorry for airing like I did. I'm just so very tired. I truly hope all of you are doing well this day. Once again, I'm sorry.
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There's nothing wrong with sharing your difficult feelings. It provides a moment of relief. I don't think that you are an awful mother. I think that your heart is broken and that it continues to break. 💔 You have your human limits but you are not without love for your dear son. 💞
 
Doing good though I had a late start today. It's early evening and I'm going to do my 20 min routine of stretch exercises. Stomach trying to cramp a little. Who knows what could have caused it. A couple of things I ate and drank much earlier maybe. I've been drinking more water today so that seems to be helping the light pains subside. Looking forward to going to bed early and to starting a new book, The Walled Garden by Rosemary Enright. Read it many years ago through a public library and recently found it at Internet Archive. It was published in 1992 and takes place in Yorkshire, UK.
 
Trish said:
Can you believe that, it was nice and sunny until it was time to leave home and then it rained! Fortunately, there were tables inside and while we enjoyed lunch, the rain passed and the sun returned so, we moved to a table outside for the rest of the afternoon, chatting about everything and anything.

One of my friends said she's feeling as if there is not much point to her life. She's an attractive lady with a lovely husband and grandchildren but, she's struggling with the fact that she's getting older. It's very difficult to find the right words when someone tells you how difficult they are finding life. I don't feel that way but, I wouldn't say that as I don't think it would be helpful to her. I wonder if anyone here has felt like that and, if you have, was there anything that someone could have said that would have helped you? Or, of course, the last thing you wanted to hear from a friend?
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I've struggled with that feeling lately. I'm long-time divorced with one grown child and no grandchildren. I don't have any obligations other than to myself so I do have a lot to be thankful for. My current frustrations come from a couple of big challenges that I'm facing but which are not insurmountable. I have to be patient but it seems like the solutions are taking longer than I expected.

At 68 and finding myself becoming more tired of various things in this life but hoping still to enjoy a couple of things that I hadn't accomplished, well...you can see how I might sometimes feel like your friend. I'm already aged and time seems to be passing faster every day.

You are so perceptive to realize that saying I don't feel that way would not help 😄 because we would not feel that way if we could help it. Sometimes, people are not seeking answers. They just appreciate someone listening. They may not be looking for someone to solve their frustrations. They realize that they will have to find their own paths, like they've done in the past. 🛣️🌞 You could say something like, I'm sorry that you're struggling with that. I'm here to listen when you need an ear. That's if you want to offer more listening support. 😊
 
Georgiagranny said:
@Kadee The last time I heard "a bit of a lie in", I was in London more than 40 years ago. I'd never heard that phrase before, and it took a second to register what was meant.

It's another cool morning here and only expected to get up to 80 today. Suits me just fine because I can get more done in the garden when it isn't so hot.

We found something new at Aldi yesterday: eggplant fries. What? We've tried zucchini fries and sweet potato fries so why not eggplant? They looked like French fries, and they were cheap so we figured what the heck, why not give them a try? Delicious! If there's an Aldi in your area, pick some up.

Flowers are gasping for water so I'd better get my arse in gear.
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Yep , @Georgiagranny when I first joined here almost 11 years ago , I was of the very few Aussies here , so some would question my spelling / and little sayings …some examples of spelling i was “ chatted “ about was colour / Tyres / centre …and others

We've always said I “ might have a lie in tomorrow “ or i had a lie in ….sometimes we say” sleep in “
 
DailyArtsyCrafter said:
I've struggled with that feeling lately. I'm long-time divorced with one grown child and no grandchildren. I don't have any obligations other than to myself so I do have a lot to be thankful for. My current frustrations come from a couple of big challenges that I'm facing but which are not insurmountable. I have to be patient but it seems like the solutions are taking longer than I expected.

At 68 and finding myself becoming more tired of various things in this life but hoping still to enjoy a couple of things that I hadn't accomplished, well...you can see how I might sometimes feel like your friend. I'm already aged and time seems to be passing faster every day.

You are so perceptive to realize that saying I don't feel that way would not help 😄 because we would not feel that way if we could help it. Sometimes, people are not seeking answers. They just appreciate someone listening. They may not be looking for someone to solve their frustrations. They realize that they will have to find their own paths, like they've done in the past. 🛣️🌞 You could say something like, I'm sorry that you're struggling with that. I'm here to listen when you need an ear. That's if you want to offer more listening support. 😊
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Thank you @DailyArtsyCrafter that is really helpful. I am always willing to listen to anyone who is struggling but, I do often feel that they are expecting me to offer some words but, you are right, they are not necessarily asking for advice, just someone to listen.

Thank you. I hope you have people in your life who listen when you need them to :)
 
Good morning, it's almost 8 am. The sun is out and the coffee is great.

Today I am looking forward to meeting up with family and, at the minute, I am debating what to wear, yesterday was definitely summer dress weather until it poured down :(

I like that the really humid weather seems to be over but, I really want to wear my summer clothes for as long as possible, too soon we will all be wrapped in coats, scarves, hats and gloves and complaining about heating bills ☃️

Actually, talking about woollies, I have a big box of wool and am debating having a go at knitting again, I have a book full of lovely hand knitted jumpers and things, the reality of course will be a pile of scarves which I probably won't wear but, hey ho, at least knitting will keep me out of mischief :ROFLMAO:

Enough of the rambling! How am I today? So far, so very good. Hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday :)
 
Trish said:
Good morning, it's almost 8 am. The sun is out and the coffee is great.

Today I am looking forward to meeting up with family and, at the minute, I am debating what to wear, yesterday was definitely summer dress weather until it poured down :(

I like that the really humid weather seems to be over but, I really want to wear my summer clothes for as long as possible, too soon we will all be wrapped in coats, scarves, hats and gloves and complaining about heating bills ☃️

Actually, talking about woollies, I have a big box of wool and am debating having a go at knitting again, I have a book full of lovely hand knitted jumpers and things, the reality of course will be a pile of scarves which I probably won't wear but, hey ho, at least knitting will keep me out of mischief :ROFLMAO:

Enough of the rambling! How am I today? So far, so very good. Hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday :)
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I've been knitting hats. If a neighbor, friend, or family member wants one they're welcome to it. It doesn't keep me out of mischief though. 😉
 
hearlady said:
I've been knitting hats. If a neighbor, friend, or family member wants one they're welcome to it. It doesn't keep me out of mischief though. 😉
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Good grief! Even with both hands occupied? LOL

The sun's out, and it's the coolest morning since early in May. When I got up, the temp was only 56. How I wish that this cool spell would last into November!

So far today, I'm fine :)
 
Trish said:
I really want to wear my summer clothes for as long as possible, too soon we will all be wrapped in coats, scarves, hats and gloves and complaining about heating bills ☃️
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I feel the same way. I’ve washed up a couple of pale dresses for storage; they feel like spring.

Need to go to a store that has a sale (that word is almost a joke) on coffee. I hope they’re not sold out as this is the final day.
 
Trish said:
Can you believe that, it was nice and sunny until it was time to leave home and then it rained! Fortunately, there were tables inside and while we enjoyed lunch, the rain passed and the sun returned so, we moved to a table outside for the rest of the afternoon, chatting about everything and anything.

One of my friends said she's feeling as if there is not much point to her life. She's an attractive lady with a lovely husband and grandchildren but, she's struggling with the fact that she's getting older. It's very difficult to find the right words when someone tells you how difficult they are finding life. I don't feel that way but, I wouldn't say that as I don't think it would be helpful to her. I wonder if anyone here has felt like that and, if you have, was there anything that someone could have said that would have helped you? Or, of course, the last thing you wanted to hear from a friend?
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I think we all need to feel some sense of accomplishment in our lives. Not sure what it could be in her case but maybe you could ask her advice on any subject she is well versed in. Cooking, decor, puzzles?
 
StarSong said:
Today will be a lot like Sunday and yesterday: mask up when in any area other than the guest BR and BA, deal with various symptoms, read, surf the 'net, watch movies, and pass time until this damnable virus runs its course so I can get my life back.

No point testing today because the ongoing symptoms tell it all. Perhaps tomorrow...
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Same plans as yesterday (see above), only a day later. Still testing positive.
 

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