Share your day August 2013

TICA

TICA

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Time to start an August thread! A little late, but better late than never.

Thanks to all who sent well wishes for my sister, she's had a very hard 2013 so far, so fingers crossed she makes it through her current health issues. She's out of ICU but still not stable but they told us to expect some ups and downs for the next week or so, so we are trying to stay positive.

I have no idea what today will bring but the weather is glorious so I'm taking that as a good sign.

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
 

Best wishes to your sister TICA. Sounds like it has been taking a hit on you too. Take care of yourself. :rose:
May she get out of the hospital soon - that is the best medicine.
 

HALP!!! I usually leave the canoe and the Pelican boat turned over on the bank by the water. Yesterday I was mowing there co I put them both in the water tied to a stake. I meant to pull them out of the water and turn them over again after mowing but I didn't.

This morning it is pouring down rain. I looked out and the first thing I saw was the canoe floating across the lake. Later it was farther down the lake out of sight.

I went out, still in my pjs, and pulled the boat up and emptied the water from it. I'll have to use it to go after the canoe when the rain stops.The stake was still in place and the boat still tied so I don't know how the canoe got loose.:help1:
 
TICA.....Best wishes and thoughts for your sister. Be sure to take care of yourself in this stressful time.

Rkunsaw...I just saw a news clip where a bear in Denver was stealing the dumpsters behind a restaurant. He didn't just want to do a dumpster dive, he wanted the whole thing. They caught him on tape pushing it away..He had done this several times before they put the camera up.

Maybe a bear wanted to go for a canoe ride!
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Hi, kids. I guess I'm late to the party because this is the first time I've noticed that this thread is here...so I'm glad August didn't really start until today:D

What have I done so far? Welllll...this morning I hauled out a ladder and cleaned out my gutter. Yes, one gutter. And not to worry, my granny flat is only one story. It did occur to me that for about half the length of the gutter, my patio is underneath and if I fell there I'd surely break one or some bones. Ah, well, at least that would have meant retiring now instead of next April!

And virtuous old lady that I am, when I finished with the gutter, I sprayed bleach water on the siding where the rain splashes up against the house. Now my gutter is clean and so is the siding.

Need to be careful...might break my arm patting myself on the back:rolleyes:

I saw another thread discussing a dating website for farmers only. I'm not a farmer. Drat. Living on a farm or at least in a rural area would suit me just fine and dandy. Too bad I'm way past child-bearing age because those farmers probably all want families. That's life, I guess; I'm usually a day late and a dollar short!
 
TICA, wishing the best for your sister too. Also, please take good care of yourself. :girl_hug:

Rkunsaw, hope you retrieve your canoe without further incident, sounds like foulplay to me.
 
I got the canoe back. It drifted to the other side of the lake at the farthest end, but up against the shore. I took a paddle with me and went around the lake, emptied the water from the canoe and paddled back home.

Georgiaxplant Don't worry. There are plenty of old folks in rural areas.
 
rkunsaw said:
TG since most of us here are retired, all days are the same. For some every day is Saturday, for others every day is Monday.

The nurse called Thursday and said Brooke had an appointment for another test (I think it's called a cardiogram) on the 13th. Yesterday the nurse called and said she had scheduled her for the stress test on the 14rh. Brooke called back and asked why they didn't schedule them on the same day. She said that was the only openings they had, but later called back and said she could do both on the 14th but the first one would nave to be early in the morning.
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rkunsaw... best wishes to your wife (and you) for all her testing.. Hope the doctors know what they're doing and give her peace of mind and that all is well.

My main concern every time I go through the paces of any health tests and yearly check-ups, is that doctors seem to have an agenda of their own and they never truly answer my concerns. I just have a hard time with their one size fits all approach to so many health issues...

As for the bolded .... yes, that is my life also. I prefer the weekdays to the weekend myself. I have to look at the calendar on the computer to see what day it is. I have this fear of losing track of time....

And as for sharing my day ... down here in southern Texas we have been under a heat dome for some time.. highs in 100 degree range everyday, lows around 80, and humidity - really high!
It's stay out of the sun, into the A/C time everyday. Don't get much done when it is like this.

(** I not only lose track of time .. I was in the wrong month thread .. July to August, got it)
 
Thank you soooo much to all who have sent good wishes! My sister is still in the hospital and may be there for a while yet. Not quite ICU but the next step down from that. She's having her ups and downs and is not quite stable yet, but holding her own and actually started bossing me around last night (get me this; clear my tray off), so I'm taking that as a good thing. They are still trying to get the medications right but she has a lot of allergies so it is no easy task. She seems to be improving each day, but each day is also bringing a new medical issue to light but she is awake off and on.

I'm doing OK and feel much better about the situation after I see her. I'm thinking positive and hoping for a grand coming home party for when she is released.

Sorry, my mind is a thousand different places so I may be repeating myself - just wanted to say thanks to all of you!
 
Good Sunday morning, Peeps!

TICA, glad you're feeling a bit better about your sister's health problems.

Rkunsaw, I do believe that a bear came along after seeing a picture of the bear in a boat and figured "Why not me?" When she caught her limit, she just left the canoe for you to fetch back home.

I think I'm gonna go peek at that farmers only website:D

About doctors...don't get me started! Sometimes I think it's all about getting me in, getting me out and moving along to the next person but making sure that I make yet another appointment. And with my insurance if I go in for anything--even just to check BP so that my prescription will be renewed--I feel positively badgered to make an appointment for whatever they feel is the ailment du jour. Gimme a break and be grateful that you have a patient who requires little except maintenance!
 
Took a nice walk alone this morning on a trail in a wooded area. Was so happy to see that the creek flowing through it had some nice high waters from recent rains, around a week ago it was almost bone dry...was saying to my hubby that I was concerned for the little baby fish that were stuck in a puddle surrounded by dry land, with nowhere to go. Had to roll up my pant legs and take off my socks and sneakers to cross a path that was normally pretty dry. All in all, wonderful walk on a sunny day, and from the sounds of it, all the birds were also enjoying the new moisture. :peaceful:
 
TWHRider, I'm always amazed at how much you (and hubby) need to do on a regular basis to keep things going, and your horses taken care of. I admire you and your drive! Hope you're taking care of yourself too, seems like you pretty much work for hours and sleep...not much healthy eating or relaxing "me" time, it appears. Hope your aches are not too severe, and you have a peaceful night. :love_heart:
 
My gawwshh..TWH..It sounds like you two pushed it much too hard today. I don't know what your set up is as far as cross fencing, but is it possible to just let some of the pasture go since you aren't using it for grazing, and maybe just mow a firebreak around it. Any chance of leasing some of it out for the hay and letting someone else do the cutting? How about leaving the boys out at night in good weather in a dry lot paddock you could use your loader to scrape...less stall cleaning maybe... Boy, I'm just throwing things out to consider to help minimize your work load. Maybe none are an option though.

Lately, I've been brainstorming on how to minimize some of the work load around here. It's difficult to re-group when you're used to doing things a certain way...but diminished health and stamina are rearing their ugly heads.

Mr. O-gal never got out of any of the horsie chores, fence building and carpentry work either, despite his own decision not to pursue equestrian endeavors...We're lucky to have these guys that support us in spite of ourselves!:playful::love_heart:
 
SeaBreeze, the visual of you taking off your shoes and socks and wading through the mud made me laugh...Next time try this:

Legs and Feet:Squish Your Toes in the Mud
Now pretend (you don't have to pretend, you will be) that you are standing barefoot in a big, fat mud puddle. Squish your toes down deep into the mud. Try to get your feet down to the bottom of the mud puddle. You’ll probably need your legs to help you push. Squish your toes down. Push your feet, hard! (Hold for 10 seconds). Okay, come back out now. Relax your feet, relax your legs, and relax your toes. It feels so good to be relaxed. No tenseness anywhere. You feel warm and tingly.


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I love college football and am so anxious for the new season to begin . . . watched the ESPN replay of the 2006 Rose Bowl, National Championship between undefeated Number One USC and undefeated Number Two Texas. What a great game! But . . . Texas won . . . in the last 16 seconds! Darn!

Could have watched The Cowboys and The Dolphins live on NBC . . . but that's professional . . . bleah...
 
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I love college football and am so anxious for the new season to begin . . . watched the ESPN replay of the 2006 Rose Bowl, National Championship between undefeated Number One USC and undefeated Number Two Texas. What a great game! But . . . Texas won . . . in the last 16 seconds! Darn!

Could have watched The Cowboys and The Dolphins live on NBC . . . but that's professional . . . bleah...
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I too love college ball. I have to root for two teams. NY...Syracuse and FL....The Gators...chomp, chomp.

with college ball there is so much going on between fans and bands, etc. Pro ball, well, give me my million and I'll play another game for you. I'll watch it, but not my first choice.
 
Sooooeeey. I'm ready for the Razorbacks to play. I hope they are ready too. Last year they were 'sposed to be so good, but with the coach getting fired over a scandal and all they had a dismal season. This year we have a new cooach we stole from Wisconsin. we're picked to be last in our conference but we'll see how it goes.
 
I grew up on football .. was force-fed it from the age of 5 (Cleveland Browns/Jim Brown) .. it has just become a regular part of my life since then.
I am into high school ball on Friday Nights .. go to local games at the neighborhood Berry Center quite often.

College ball on Saturday is the most exciting! Love it. At the college level they sure put their heart and soul into the games, and so many games keep you on pins and needles until the last second! I find myself peeking out from behind a pillow at the end of many games .. so much drama. Gets the heart rate up too much!
I like to follow LSU and Ohio State the most. Did like Texas Tech when they had their crazy coach Mike Leach.

And Sunday I keep up with the NFL too, mainly Houston, but I watch all ... and have gone on fan travel trips over the years. Those were fun. ..I like visiting other stadiums, fans and seeing their tailgates..
I know the players are into the fame and money at this point, but talent is still there and they can put on a great game.

Last night HOF game was lame, as expected. Was hoping Miami would win. Oh, well ... now unto pre-season ....


Another 100 degree day here today .. waiting for delivery truck (getting furniture delivery for neighbors) ... and must go set up the lawn sprinklers for double-duty watering. Have to water lawn, shrubs, and house foundation often in this heat.
 
Finally have a minute or two to catch up! Sister is out of the woods and improving everyday but I imagine she'll still have at least another week in the hospital. Have been running back and forth to town to pick up our mother and visit everyday, but I'm finally starting to see her progress so all is well! :clap:

The weather has been fabulous now for about a week although we had a freak thunder storm on Monday. Sun was shining but thunder and lightening all around us. I thought it hit the house at one point and actually went out to see if it did. Have never had it that close and I've been through a lot of storms!

My son is home on vacation and has been touring around the province, but it is good to have him home for a little while. Haven't seen my horse in about 2 weeks or more, but he is at a good barn and I know he's being looked after. My daughter has been up and making sure he gets his ears scratched and feet picked out. I'm feeling quite blessed that I have my children to count on when needed!
 
My day: hot, humid and now raining. Flooding all around us, but thankfully not in our immediate area. More to come tomorrow; let's hope that misses us, too!:rain::rain:
 
I've been going to the hospital every day to see my sister but good news - she's being released today. Rented a car this morning so that I could let my daughter take mine to the cottage for a few days. She's on vacation and the brakes went on her car, so its in the shop. Did you know that some insurance companies will cover the insurance on a rental, even if your own car is still on the road? I didn't but the guy at the rental office suggest that I check, and sure enough, my insurance will cover it so that saved me some money! Met a friend for lunch then had a short visit with my horse. Just had enough time to groom him and my daughter's horse, give them some treats then head for home.

Looking forward to a quiet night then back at the running around tomorrow. Mother's Dr. appt., groceries for my sister and who knows what else. I've missed hearing what everyone is up to so come on you wonderful folks..... share your day!!

I need to know that I'm not the only one that doesn't have time to sit down anymore! :eek:nthego:
 
Happy for your news TICA about your sister. Hope you slow down a little now... you probably won't.:playful:

I spent my day with my son who is here for a few days from out of state. He helped me with cleaning and packing things for a yard sale to come in the fall. We covered a lot of ground, but there is still much to do all around. It's so much easier with a helping hand and interesting talk. It was a good day. Never realize how much stuff you have until you really dig through closets, the attic, etc. FUN!
Taking a break from the work for a day, then back at it some more tomorrow....the heat and humidity are still high and it slows things down. Looking forward to Fall - I think!
 

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