Maintaining the journey at 65

Same to you Maggie, I am just now getting hungry so I'll eat a light dinner tonight. Had a good visit on the phone with my sister which we rarely do that. Neither of us are "phone" types;)

I do love that saying by Dolly you put as your signature. Isn't that the truth;) Niters, and see you next time, Denise :eek:fftobed:
 
Glad to hear you are getting good dental care, Denise. :)
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LOL!! Can't help but think of this darn fool, and his movie. I laughed so hard, I think I'll watch it again if I can find it:

 
Hi Denise, I'm just now noticing your "Diary" and have read every post now. It's interesting and very relatable. Some things are up, some down, some funny, some sad..but all of it is down-to-earth real life and I've enjoyed reading every bit of it. You have a very natural flare to your writing. Keep "maintaining your journey". So far so good.

As far as a new puppy companion, try something mixed with miniature poodle without too much curly hair. They don't shed, play softly, and are so darn huggable and lovable. They're easy to pick up too. They usually need a puppy cut (because some have a lot of curly hair and matting can get out of control) which can get expensive but I'm sure you could learn to do it yourself as there are lots of youtube tutorials. The photo you posted of your last dog is absolutely adorable...love the tri-colors! I've been thinking of getting another small to medium sized pup to play with my Bella.
 
Lara said:
Hi Denise, I'm just now noticing your "Diary" and have read every post now. It's interesting and very relatable. Some things are up, some down, some funny, some sad..but all of it is down-to-earth real life and I've enjoyed reading every bit of it. You have a very natural flare to your writing. Keep "maintaining your journey". So far so good.

As far as a new puppy companion, try something mixed with miniature poodle without too much curly hair. They don't shed, play softly, and are so darn huggable and lovable. They're easy to pick up too. They usually need a puppy cut (because some have a lot of curly hair and matting can get out of control) which can get expensive but I'm sure you could learn to do it yourself as there are lots of youtube tutorials. The photo you posted of your last dog is absolutely adorable...love the tri-colors! I've been thinking of getting another small to medium sized pup to play with my Bella.
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Thanks so much Lara, and I love the photo of your dog:love_heart: I know there are some medium size dogs, that are very, light weight! I don't know all the breeds off had, but a medium size would be so great for me:) I love to walk so a longer legged feller, or girly girl would be so right;) I'll try and find a photo of one like I have seen before:

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or this one, they can be larger "looking" but not weight a lot:

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I am a dog lover so these two pictures are just adorable. Just look at those sweet faces! Our two little ones we have now are rescue dogs. We got one at our local animal shelter and the other one we adopted at Pet Smart when they had pet adoptions on a weekend. They bring us so much joy. We have always had dogs through our many years of marriage, but now that we are retired we can spend so much more time with them and I can really tell how much smarter they seem to be when you are with them 24/7. Yes, they are spoiled but all they ask in return is your love.
 
I can't wait, and funny how things are working out. I'll have enough to get a dog, and I so have missed a dog to love. I will wait until this dental travel is over, but eventually, when I just go down for check-ups, my baby will go with me, just like Toney the dog always did;) I just can't have them staying alone for as long as it takes for a root-canal, etc;) big hugs, Denise
 
I know exactly what you mean about leaving them alone! If we go out to eat or grocery shopping, I worry they will miss us. But they are always up in the window looking out over the driveway when we pull up! The smallest one will put her paws up like she is waving at us! So cute!
 
maggiemae said:
I know exactly what you mean about leaving them alone! If we go out to eat or grocery shopping, I worry they will miss us. But they are always up in the window looking out over the driveway when we pull up! The smallest one will put her paws up like she is waving at us! So cute!
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They're family to me too Maggie, nothing I know on Earth gives more unconditional love;)
 
I love those two photos of the medium sized dogs for you Denise.
I used to have a tri-color Australian Shepherd mix that was so sweet, loyal, well behaved, and fun. They come in miniature too. I got mine at the shelter for almost free back in the day. He loved chasing birds when I would take him everyday to a wide open field to run. They like exercise. Throwing a frisbee on the beach would work well too if dogs are allowed. He looked like this one...I wish I could find another one just like him.

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Lara said:
I love those two photos of the medium sized dogs for you Denise.
I used to have a tri-color Australian Shepherd mix that was so sweet, loyal, well behaved, and fun. They come in miniature too. I got mine at the shelter for almost free back in the day. He loved chasing birds when I would take him everyday to a wide open field to run. They like exercise. Throwing a frisbee on the beach would work well too if dogs are allowed. He looked like this one...I wish I could find another one just like him.

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I'm not supposed to have a dog over 25 lbs. but I can dicker with the landlords a bit. Others have;) I have such a great area for a dog; hiking trails, beaches, and just nice neighborhoods to walk around in. I'm going to start checking the ads again, although I wish it were more like "back in the day" when folks would go to the supermarket to give away puppies:) I did get my Toney-dog free, from a family that were sort of hoarders. They held her up for me to hold and her little tummy was peppered with flees. I wanted so bad to take the other pup too but they said they wanted him for breeding:( gads:(

I'll keep you posted on how I do in my search Lara. Maybe he/she is out looking for me now:
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How are you feeling, Denise? Better, I hope! Good luck on the search for a new furry companion. We lost our little dog last May and my heart is still bruised; it's so lonely in the house without that little guy.
 
C'est Moi said:
How are you feeling, Denise? Better, I hope! Good luck on the search for a new furry companion. We lost our little dog last May and my heart is still bruised; it's so lonely in the house without that little guy.
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I'm sad to hear of your loss C'est Moi, I know I still have memories that cause tears in my eyes, of my little one. I am doing ok but I have 2.5 weeks to wait for my next appt. I suppose if the infection came back, I would go down to emergency, if it was bad like before, and get some more meds to hopefully last me until the appt.

I am being VERY careful eating soft foods, and if I have to chew a little something, it's way slow and on the other side, lol;)

Thanks for asking, appreciate it a lot:) I feel pretty positive about it all, not "looking" for anything to go wrong as I did evidently, get rid of the infection with the amoxicillan;)

We are having a heck of a rain and wind storm here. I went down to the store, like a dumby, and twice, I thought it was going to rip my car door off!!

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It's amazing how much we love our pets, isn't it? Seems like nowhere else do we get such unconditional love.

I'm glad you are feeling somewhat better and got your antibiotics/meds. I wish I lived closer to you; I'd volunteer to help you drive to your appointment and keep you company. Take care and keep us updated.

It's raining and dreary here today, too. Not windy, though.
 
Denise, get me up to speed...when do you go back for the next appointment? I sure want to send up some prayers for a safe trip and a pain free procedure!
 
C'est Moi said:
It's amazing how much we love our pets, isn't it? Seems like nowhere else do we get such unconditional love.

I'm glad you are feeling somewhat better and got your antibiotics/meds. I wish I lived closer to you; I'd volunteer to help you drive to your appointment and keep you company. Take care and keep us updated.

It's raining and dreary here today, too. Not windy, though.
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maggiemae said:
Denise, get me up to speed...when do you go back for the next appointment? I sure want to send up some prayers for a safe trip and a pain free procedure!
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Hi ladies, I'm see I hadn't answered C'ess Moi before so this is to both of you gals. I been pretty much down with the flu/cold. Not really sure which, maybe sort of a hybrid case, LOL! Severe sore throat, never had one this bad, healing finally but seemed anything that was supposed to be good for it was making it hurt more. Long story short, started Wed. night, and now is the first day I feel more normal, oh oh, look out, my normal is pretty weird;) But you gals prolly picked up on that already.

My tooth is good, and I feel I'll make it to my appt. on the 7th of Feb. without having the pain come back. Just eating very soft foods, soup mostly. If I do indulge in something like toast, or crackers for soup, I chew on the other side.

Still need to call the University Dental Center "again" as they haven't returned my call. I want to see if they can do appt for me 2 days in a row so I can spend the night, a save another 14 hour RT trip. If not, I'll take whatever I can get.

Thanks for checkin in on me. I've stayed in touch with my sister, but that's about it as I felt so crappy. No more flu shots for me as they aren't working, in fact, I've had worse cold/flu bouts when I get a shot.

Wow, if anyone has a fever, do I have a drink for you, LOL!! I think I'm still sweating it out! I don't do dairy at all, but really wanted something that tasted good, but might help break the fever, or just help me sweat the bug out. Here's my mixture, but you can use anything as the base. I used Almond Milk:

1 cup Almond Milk
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
1/4 tsp Cayenne (that was too much for me, I had to add more Almond milk after I drank it down a bit)

Next time I'll add just like 1/8 cayenne or less even. I also threw in a Cinnamon Stick.

After I drank that, within about 1/2 hour I started sweating like a pig (do pigs actually sweat??) ;) So I took an Epsom Salt bath next, to mostly just clean up. I feel it all helped, and the highest I saw my temp on my old thermometer was 99.2. I'm not sure that was accurate though as I was having some major chills, stomach issues, and then the sweating after I did the drink.

Ok, well, I know I'm going to live now, and probably just take it easy one, more day. The sun came out today though so it might be hard to do that. I'm coughing now too though, and that usually means I'm getting towards the end of it,

Hope you gals are doing good, and not catching any bugs. I will try and get back here a little later, nothing else new but would like to hear how you guys are doing;) hugs, Denise PS Well, hugs after I'm completely over this

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OMG, Denise. I'm sorry you have been sick but it's terrifying with the flu epidemic right now. Take care of yourself!

I hope you can get back to the dentist on the 7th and get things taken care of with that tooth. Let us know how it goes.
 
C'est Moi said:
OMG, Denise. I'm sorry you have been sick but it's terrifying with the flu epidemic right now. Take care of yourself!

I hope you can get back to the dentist on the 7th and get things taken care of with that tooth. Let us know how it goes.
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Well the timing for this cold/flu is good as it gives me time to get better. I really do feel I am on the mend today, and the worst is over;) I didn't know there was an epidemic as I haven't been watching any news lately. My heart goes out to anyone that has the flu or cold because lots of folks don't have all the time I have to stay in and really take care of myself.

For years I didn't get sick, other than a cold/cough which didn't ever keep me down. I don't know if it's age, the flu-shot, or just worse viruses. I can tell you I wouldn't want to be more sick than I have been this time:( That is a scarey thought as I am a wimp, been spoiled with pretty, good health.
 
CindyLouWho said:
Sorry you were feeling sick, Denise... I'm glad you're starting to feel better. It's one day to many when you feel sick....you know?
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Yes, and when I've been in a hospital I'm a model patient, but at home alone, I am bitching the whole way through, LOL! Yeah, I am better for sure today;) Thanks Cindy;) I found a movie to watch, something top-notch, and you gals are going to wish you were here watching this one with me, popcorn and all, LOL!! Be sure and check out that all-star cast, LOL!!

I am so weird:

 
Denise, take good care of yourself. This flu that is going around is awful! Drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated, even if you are not feeling thirsty, keep the fluids going. The fluids also help with the cough. Keep us updated! We care about you!
 
Thanks Maggie, I was just now sitting here wondering if I should get another cup of tea, lol! I'm tired of drinking so much (and I'm falling short of how much I should actually drink, 8 glasses of water etc.) but know you are right. So as soon as I finish this note, on with the teapot. I've been guzzling water in between too. Hard to drink water, but I know it's better than even juices, or tea;)

I'll check in tomorrow hopefully, I'm just wanting to somehow get out of my own skin, it's sick in here, LOL!!
 
Hi Lara;) Yes, and if I make someone laugh or smile, my job is done:love_heart:

I woke up early, and I am feeling better still;) I can't wait to get out in the sunshine we're having after all the rain. I need to venture out today and get more of my Almond Milk. I'm so happy I like that because even before this cold, I couldn't handle regular milk, and I also gave up the cheese:( I think I can eat and drink those things in moderation, but I tend to start over-doing it, so have to pace myself.

I wanted to add something fun or interesting to my diary today instead of all about my creeping cruds;) I'm thinking, I'm still thinking:confused: Better have another swig of my jet-fuel. Ok, so thinking is not working for me, lol! But something always comes up to help me out. But unfortunately, it was a coughing attack. So I did a search for "lemon/honey" drinks. I really didn't know how to go about making one because I've had it recommended many times, but never tried it.

I found a super simple recipe, squeeze out 2 tsps of lemon juice (I had the lemons I had planned to try, just hadn't yet) 2 tsps of Honey, and 1 cup of hot water. I'll see if that helps. I don't like the otc drugs that are supposed to dry me up. Sometimes I'll take one at night (had some Tylenol PM which makes me feel the "least" weird).

I did realize I need a lemon thingy, you know, those thingys that you twist the lemon around on to get the juice out, so that's on my shopping list too. I remember the one my mom had, it was around my whole childhood. I think she used to make us real, lemonade.

Oh cool, I found one almost identical to the one mom had:

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I mentioned earlier that I want to make my next trip to San Francisco for dental work, more of a "fun" trip (is that an oxymoron). But really, staying over in a Motel 6 can be a bit of an adventure, at least I "have" to have dinner out for a change;) I found a nice Motel 6 in Pentaluma and I am close to making a reservation, just in case they fill up. I need to look around for a decent place to eat before I get down there. No gut bombs like I used to grab, because this is supposed to be a "real" dinner out:rolleyes: Oh yeah, a "real" soup & salad dinner, nothing hard to chew:miserable:

Ok, nuf stuff fer now;) I'm sure glad you gals came by to see me, its really helped me get through this. I hope you'll be around for when I go for my root canal, and whatever else they may find. One thing I was so glad about was how thorough they are. They took x-rays of everything and are eager to have a new guinea pig, lol!! Well, I feel more secure going there since I don't have a long-time dentist that I am familiar with. Kind of reminds me of all the times I've gone to beauty colleges. Never got a bad "do" at one as the instructors check everything (she's trying hard to be optomistic :praying:
 
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