What's on your agenda for today?

Nice garden, Merlin. We've got a lot of clematis as well. They are one of my favourite flowers.
 

I'm excited as I finally ordered an electric bike like hubby has. It's pedal assisted and has a large battery. Really great for getting up hills so we can do much longer rides.

Going to do a 40 mile trip next month when we go to visit Ugandan daughter on the island where she works. We will take the bikes across the first island (Mull) instead of catching a bus. Then stay 2 or 3 nights and cycle 40 miles back.
 
AS and Merlin - You both have some gorgeous clematis! It's one of my favorites because it's pretty easy to care for them. I have a clematis (purple) growing up through a red rose bush which makes for a nice color combination.

AS - I take magnesium too and I find it's essential for my GI tract's function. I'm not sure if calcium is upsetting to the stomach - I can't take it because it does not interact properly with thyroid hormones. If I take calcium along with thyroid meds, it's as if I've taken no thyroid meds at all. This is bad news because my body has no way of making any hormones of any kind so have to take them every day on an empty stomach. I can't add any OTC meds to my intake without talking to the doctor first. I've still had episodes where the doc himself has prescribed meds for me and I've had a reaction often due to interaction with other meds I'm already taking. Nothing frustrates my doctor more than when 2 meds collide. One reason I walk each day is because walking is so helpful in keeping bones healthy. My 93-year-old neighbor next door walks 2 miles a day and he certainly is an inspiration. I'm happy you got your new bike - how fun!
 
Ameriscot said:
I take 400mg even though the box says take 2 of them per day. I figure I get enough calcium through cheese, yogurt, fortified soy and almond milk. and with all the workouts I'm also increasing bone density.
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That is a accepted amount, Annie. So many take more than the recommended, more is better?, and end up with kidney stones and liver damage.
 
Kath said:
One reason I walk each day is because walking is so helpful in keeping bones healthy. My 93-year-old neighbor next door walks 2 miles a day and he certainly is an inspiration. I'm happy you got your new bike - how fun!
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What an inspiration your neighbor is. I envy you both. Oh well, guess daily exercise bike 20 minute will have to suffice . Now back to repairing an antique dresser's drawers, with some outdoor weeding breaks.
May everyone have a pleasant Sunday....
 
It's been a lovely day here, and I can tell you all now..that from Tuesday last week until friday night I was in hospital. I collapsed in the GP office on Tuesday and was taken to A&E (emergency room ) at the nearest large hospital, where after a few tests and a big shot of morphine ( the first time I've ever had it but it didn't take my pain away) they admitted me. I have to tell you I am not Denise (bless her socks for seeing such positives in all the negatives) I cannot see the good side in this one , it was a horrendous experience from beginning to end . I'm out now but it's not over yet, I have to return to hospital soon..:(.Anyway..I'm not going to go into details of what's wrong at this time, but simply to say..Today it was a lovely sunny day and we went off to the Classic car show...and it was just a fab day, to feel the sun and be among the crowds and just be glad to be alive...:cool::D


The show was held at the park next to the lake about 15 minutes away...and I took zillions of photos...some American cars too..I'll start a thread in the photography section later but for now here's the venue and a couple of pics..:D

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Holly, how awful for you! Hope everything will be alright soon. Hugs. xx

Glad you had a nice day today. I love those classic cars. Jealous of your sunshine!
 
Ameriscot said:
I'm excited as I finally ordered an electric bike like hubby has. It's pedal assisted and has a large battery. Really great for getting up hills so we can do much longer rides.

Going to do a 40 mile trip next month when we go to visit Ugandan daughter on the island where she works. We will take the bikes across the first island (Mull) instead of catching a bus. Then stay 2 or 3 nights and cycle 40 miles back.
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What a great trip Annie. Maybe we could all do with a little electrical assist to help us in getting up all those metaphorical hills in our lives.
 
Holly - I am so sorry and very shaken by your having to go to hospital! While I know you are having to deal with excessive pain, I guess I wasn't expecting that things had gotten to where they obviously are now. I hope this doesn't happen again because you are having so much fun in your life and don't want you to miss a thing. The pictures of the cars and the lovely scenery where you were really are great!
 
Holly, I'm so sorry about all the pain and suffering you've had to endure. I so hope it comes to an end soon and you can enjoy life again. I'm sending positive thoughts and :love_heart: your way.
 
No gym today as hubby kept getting up last night coughing and I was too tired. But I did my muscle workouts and will go tomorrow.

Sun and showers alternating today. And it's chilly. But my electric bike will be here this week!! Can't wait to ride up a hill with it. And we've got some very steep hills here.
 
I'm just catching up on the forum...been away on vacation, Holly sorry to read of your pain.

I had an ordeal on our trip that may be the end of my wanderlust...lol, the last two days I became ill and ended up in ER and the hospital with a diverticulitis flare up, but they got it under control and we made it home and I'm much better now....anyway its good to be back in my chair with my dog, reading the forum.
 
Jackie22 said:
I'm just catching up on the forum...been away on vacation, Holly sorry to read of your pain.

I had an ordeal on our trip that may be the end of my wanderlust...lol, the last two days I became ill and ended up in ER and the hospital with a diverticulitis flare up, but they got it under control and we made it home and I'm much better now....anyway its good to be back in my chair with my dog, reading the forum.
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Hope you're feeling better. Diverticulitis is one the many things my mom had.
 
Hope everyone is well and off to a good day.
Holly, sorry to learn you have had yet more health issues, please be better soon, we missed you. :)
Jackie, glad you are better now.
We're in cloudy weather today, but warm enough, no complaints.
 

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