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hollydolly said:
Framed and hung my picture now.. it suits the room I think... the pictures to the right are the ones I've taken myself of the local area and framed... years ago.. altho' the window is reflecting in them now. To give you an idea of size.. the new one is 3 feet long and 2 feet wide ... the big one to the right is 3 feet wide.. and 2 feet long

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LOVE it!!!
 

I had to get up at 7am this morning, because the windscreen repair man was coming at 8am... in the event he didn't arrive until 5 minutes ago.. 9.45 am... so he's drilling and filling my windscreen now...

It's sunny this morning, altho' cooler than of late at 62 degrees, and lovely and comfortable.. no stickiness, and not cold at all...It's forecast to rain off and on from 1pm, so I'm pleased the windscreen is getting repaired now..

I'm staying in today.. got to sign for a parcel that I had to redirect from Royal Mail.. Postie will be here shortly, and then a Parcel from Amazon later..

I;ve already done all of my chores for the day.. nothing much to do today but rest, because I have a busy day tomorrow and Saturday
 
Besides wrangling 3 dogs and Cousin, I plan to continue setting up the kitchen the way I like it - efficient, organized, and uncluttered. I am the cook, so I get my way.

My cousin lives on frozen fried fish, frozen fried chicken patties, and frozen pre-formed hamburgers, basically. The freezer is stuffed full. The fridge isn't, because I cleaned it out. Not a fruit or vegetable in sight, until a couple days ago when I ordered groceries. Plenty of cookies, chips, ice cream, and doughnuts around.

Hoping that by next week, the freezer will be empty enough to add more veg and real meat. Cousin prefers home-cooked meals, so this will be a welcome change for him. Can't toss the processed stuff b/c Cousin is frugal.

Last night, Cousin wanted a change, so he asked me to pick up Burger King for supper. I didn't partake, and son is now nauseated - he thinks it's from all the fried processed food he's been eating. So I bought some stuff he can eat that is real food.
 

Today I shall be....well, I'm not sure really. I want to go for a walk or two (getting my step count done).....I'll attempt some housework, which frankly is the most boring thing in the world, but looks so good when it's done. I might go into town later if the rain stays away, because I need to get some towels and dishcloths. Other than that, I shall enjoy the day as it unfolds!
 
It's morning again. It's gonna be a nice day before the rain starts up again tomorrow. According to the 10-day forecast, our temps will be easing on down during the day into the low 80s, then the high 70s and into the 60s at night. Yesssssssss! Now don't y'all get me wrong. Winter can stay away.

I have a list in my head of things to do in the garden. We'll see how much of it gets done before I run out of steam.

I'm going to vacuum, too, but will avoid going overboard so no dusting will be done. After all, there is a limit...
 
Today, I have first appointment with a hand therapist for the wonder thumb that is not there but persists in hanging around incognito with painful jabs, burning etc., etc.
Part of the therapy is called desensitization and what else I do not know.
I just hope it does not affect my brain so watch out for some silliness or whatever
I may not be my usual brilliant, intelligent self.Cow Silly.gif
 
If it doesn't rain today, I will try to take a little walk. The parks are going to be setting up for a large art festival that will be taking place this week-end. It is a big deal with the art council which is in half of my apartment building. So might be interesting. Have to make the keto coleslaw today that I did not do yesterday. Other than working on a story I am writing and doing some other things on my computer. I am so much more productive since getting banned by fakebook! Now some of my friends on there are noticing I am not there.
 
Showered and had breakfast .. going out for the day, as they are turning off a/c and water from 9 - 5 to do
maintenance. I've filled the electric kettle for making coffee, and a big pot and large bowl for washing hands if needed.

Usually, they are done before the posted time.
 
Morning friends....this morning, and for next couple days I
am recovering from a lousy wednesday....I fixed supper and
ate it, was retuning a dish of leftover to fridge, when I dropped it and the beef/gravy went all over floor and on bottom of
cabinets...da*,m it all, so I got down on floor to clean up and
then of course could NOT get back up, d##mn it again, I crawled all over the house trying to find somewhere I could pull up, but finally gave in and pressed my emergency wrist button,
first time I've used it, so the firemen got here in about 15 mins, and lifted me back up...embarassing as hell...and now I am very painfull today...ah well, got a good heating pad, and may take a pain pill also...gettin old and decrepit is hard...🥺
 
hawkdon said:
Morning friends....this morning, and for next couple days I
am recovering from a lousy wednesday....I fixed supper and
ate it, was retuning a dish of leftover to fridge, when I dropped it and the beef/gravy went all over floor and on bottom of
cabinets...da*,m it all, so I got down on floor to clean up and
then of course could NOT get back up, d##mn it again, I crawled all over the house trying to find somewhere I could pull up, but finally gave in and pressed my emergency wrist button,
first time I've used it, so the firemen got here in about 15 mins, and lifted me back up...embarassing as hell...and now I am very painfull today...ah well, got a good heating pad, and may take a pain pill also...gettin old and decrepit is hard...🥺
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Well... we can't turn our back on you for a minute can we ? :sneaky:... do take the painkillers, and use the heat pad.. do you have an electric one..?...

Funny thing is I had a very similar situation just a few days ago. I was asked to read my Gas meter which is in the under stairs cupboard, and the cupboard is very narrow and dark.. The Meter is sideways in the cupboard and near the floor, so I had no option to get on my knees with a torch in one hand and my phone in the other to take a picture of the meter reading .

Stupid me never thought about my bad knee.. and when I tried to get up I couldn't.. the pain in my knee where I was kneeling on it was becoming excruciating very fast.. and there was nothing to grab onto to pull me up.. . I started to panic a little because I was squashed behind the kitchen door, and the cupboard space, so I couldn't even crawl away... and the pain was becoming so bad , I couldn't put even any more pressure on it, to try and stand up,..
Took me about 10 minutes ..which seemed like an hour due to the pain.. to finally prise myself up off the floor. I will never ever do that again without first kneeling on a cushion and having a cane nearby to haul me up..
 
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Georgiagranny said:
@hawkdon and @hollydolly I hear you! From time to time I fall in the garden as the ground is very uneven. Oops. Getting down on my knees is no problem; getting up again is another story.

At work I often have to clear or stock shelves that are very low to the floor. I'd be mortified if I fell trying to get back up.
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GG..I don't walk with a Cane.. I am lucky I can walk very normally still.. but because I had serious back issues some years ago which meant I couldn't stand at all.. my lower back wouldn't take the weight of my Torso.. I had to have a can to literally pull me up from a sitting position. I occasionally need it now.. and I keep one near my bed just in case..

The I got ''wear and tear '' in my right knee.. had all sorts of physio on it, nothing has fixed it, it's just got progressively worse.. .. so occasionally it will give out on me.. and I rarely ever kneel down for that reason.

Going back to when I first got a can.. at the time I thought it would be a good idea to get a couple more..one for in the car in case I had a problem there, and one for somewhere else in the house.. and that;s what I did.

So.. I have one in my bedroom.. I have one tucked out of site in the Foyer.. .. and I have one in the top hall.. so there was no excuse for me not to take a cane with me the other day. However I just didn't feel I was going to be in trouble.. just bending down to take the meter reading... until I was..:rolleyes::rolleyes:.. so my reason for posting this long winded reply is to say.. if anyone has a problem with getting up from a sitting or kneeling position for whatever reason.. get yourself a couple of canes, and dot them around the house.. and use them.. (y)
 
Pinky said:
@hawkdon @hollydolly @Georgiagranny

I can relate! I've 2 got 2 wonky knees, so, if I get down on the floor, I can't get up again. Found this out the hard way, when I tried to fetch something that rolled under the kitchen table. I had to crawl (painful on ceramic tile!) to the kitchen counter to pull myself up. I will use an extendable handled mop next time.
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precisely that Pinks..I feel your pain, because I too have Ceramic tiles.. :eek:
 
Here's another person who needs a kick to get to doing something productive.

I need to make something good to eat for lunch.
Am completely out of ideas.


I have zucchini squash that I've been thinking of turning into zucchini bread.
That hasn't even moved me.

This where you miss having a neighbor who cooks or bakes too much.
Shows up at your door., with a smile & goodies.,"For you, made too much".

And yes I did have a neighbor who would do that,,, she's gone but not forgotten:cry:.
 
My wife and I are taking the dog, and cat to the vet to get a scheduled check up for Li'l Bit and to get both chipped. Will have both in the car, which should be interesting. The dog will be in her kennel, and the cat in her travel back pack. We've been bringing them out on the front deck, both on leashes and moving them a little closer together each day. Hoping for friendship, but willing to settle for mutual, non-violent indifference the. A little shopping, and then back to work on the lathe.
 

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