What are you doing today 2023

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It rained overnight here.. but it's sunny now.. and around 70 deg....so a few days yet of the roads being quiet of traffic.. thank goodness

I thought the kids were going back to school today but no, it seems it will be Monday...

I've got some masonry wall picture hooks being delivered today, and once they arrive I can get some mirrored wall hangings hung on the wall...

I might go and reorganise the workbench in the barn as well today. I got some new Trays to use to tidy up various items on the bench
 

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As many are today, I am thinking of our members and others, who are in the path of that huge storm, in Southeast USA.

Made landfall early this morning, and already going across Florida, and then heading inland, taking in the home areas of several of our good friends, here at SF.
We are thinking of you! Take very good care, and let us know how you are doing!
 
Wessex Magazine is an online publication. Click the link and it will take you to a short tale about our vintage MG along with photos of both us, in period dress, (is there any other?) And, of course, our lovely old car.

My phone has gone into melt down with texts since we arrived home from the festival, I had completely forgotten about Wessex Magazine, forgotten that is until a text message came through earlier today.
 
Good morning, all.

On Friday I did something (no idea what) that hurt my back, though the pain is in my right hip and leg. They hurt and ache almost constantly right now. Had toddler grandson (TGS) Monday but barely picked him up in an effort to not further injure it. Went to acupuncture yesterday which helped a fair amount but healing is slow. Will go for another session tomorrow. Then we have TGS from 7:30 AM Friday through late afternoon Saturday - DS & DDIL will be attending an out of town wedding.

DH has had L4 & L5 disk problems since his early twenties so is sympathetic and strongly encouraging that I mostly rest until this calms down. When he spots me puttering at sink doing dishes he sends me back to the couch.

Only other thing I have to report is that I'm hearing of an increasing number of Covid cases among friends and acquaintances - two more yesterday. Broke out the KN95s and will start using them again. I DON'T want to get Covid again.

Timing isn't quite right for a vaccine booster. The new one that targets omicron and at least some of its subvariants should be out mid-September.
 
Wayne said:
I found a sale on good Friday last year on jeans add bought 5 pair now all fall off me to floor I have lost 50 lbs so far from a 42 to a 32/34! Finally stopped losing weight at 204.8. I am 6'1" tall. I have some original Wrangler and Carhartt shirts that were way to tight now fit perfect.
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Well done you, for losing the weight... I'm sure you must feel so much better for it , do you ?
 
@StarSong ...I feel for you my friend.

This can happen so easily to backs as you well know, and your husband and I as back sufferers know only too well. The pain can be all consuming.. especially if like you, have trapped the sciatic nerve and have the pain streaking down the hip and leg... Nothing to do but get some Physio.. and rest it.... and avoid any lifting, as you're already aware.

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Good morning, all.

On Friday I did something (no idea what) that hurt my back, though the pain is in my right hip and leg. They hurt and ache almost constantly right now. Had toddler grandson (TGS) Monday but barely picked him up in an effort to not further injure it. Went to acupuncture yesterday which helped a fair amount but healing is slow. Will go for another session tomorrow. Then we have TGS from 7:30 AM Friday through late afternoon Saturday - DS & DDIL will be attending an out of town wedding.

DH has had L4 & L5 disk problems since his early twenties so is sympathetic and strongly encouraging that I mostly rest until this calms down. When he spots me puttering at sink doing dishes he sends me back to the couch.

Only other thing I have to report is that I'm hearing of an increasing number of Covid cases among friends and acquaintances - two more yesterday. Broke out the KN95s and will start using them again. I DON'T want to get Covid again.

Timing isn't quite right for a vaccine booster. The new one that targets omicron and at least some of its subvariants should be out mid-September.
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Sciatica?
Sciatica: What is it and how is it treated?
 
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a 45 minute walk to the bus stop ?... that's about 3 miles... whaaaat ? :eek:
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Yes, the sport centre has been built in part of the forest behind the housing. It was the only area big enough. It's a long walk, but it's tranquil well lit with a good seabreeze.

However, nightmare in the rain... No shelter on route lol!

Not many people walk in that area, they've all got cars. Haven't had one since 2011. With bus and train cards, we've been going to loads of places. However, Google Maps stated 5 mins walk which it isn't lol!

Trust me after a walk like that in the fresh salty air, you get to have the best night sleep. We did!
 
Yesterday morning, we went into town and stopped at the little grocery store, to get a ☕ from the deli, just like we always do. There was plenty of coffee, but no cups. So I asked the guy behind the counter if he would put out some cups.

He really surprised me when he said "we don't have any". Hmmmm.
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So I asked " how do you sell coffee if you don't have cups?" His answer: We don't! (😳🙃😜). So we went into the kitchen utensil isle, found a coffee cup for $1.25, bought it, went back to the deli, and got our coffee!!! The guy told me "no change"! He also said that he would have cups by tomorrow. (Just when I thought I had gotten rid of all of my extra coffee cups and mugs.....I come home with another one!!)

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Next, I had a great workout at the fitness center. What bothers me is that while there, I put in my full effort, and burn around 300 calories. An average sized banana is 100 calories. So, basically, my workout is worth 3 bananas!!!! I try not to think about it
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From there, I thought we were going straight home, but Dio surprised me by pulling in to the Mexican restaurant!
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When we did eventually get home, guess what! No internet!!! Well, that's ok.....I had a ton of dirty dishes that needed washing, so it's not like I had time to sit around online.

I've been clearing along the woods line for the last two evenings. We cleaned up the huge branches that had fallen from the coffee cup tree, and cut various other trees that were damaged, broken, or hanging too low. Some of these were cedar trees, so my sinuses are very unhappy, and my eyes are tired. Time to rest them.
 
Just a comment on current weather situation upcoming in Florida State.

I watch this Youtuber called OMARGOSHTV for years now. He lives around, unsure but feels as Tampa area. Recently, him and fiancée had bought a piece of land, had a house built (almost 3 years, not completed yet, apparently) and he created an animal refuge named Safe Haven Ranch.

Worried that him, oh and also Brendan O'Carroll's family (from Mrs Brown's Boys he lives in Florida too) and others are going to suffer, as I've heard there's two hurricanes on way.

Gosh please keep all Floridians safe!
 
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Just a comment in current weather situation upcoming in Florida State.

I watch this Youtuber called OMARGOSHTV for years now. He lives around, unsure but feels as Tampa area. Recently, him and fiancée had bought a piece of land, had a house built (almost 3 years, not completed yet, apparently) and he created an animal refuge named Safe Haven Ranch.

Worried that him, oh and also Brendan O'Carroll's family (from Mrs Brown's Boys he lives in Florida too) and others are going to suffer, as I've heard there's two hurricanes on way.

Gosh please keep all Floridians safe!
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yes keep everyone safe.... maybe not so much the foul mouthed O'Carroll/ Brown family, who have gone to live in Florida to avoid paying UK taxes...
 

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