What's on your agenda for today?

Good morning. Been to the gym and grocery shopping. Didn't find any kind of rye bread. :( I'll just have to make my own.

We've been invited again to our friends' house for dinner. They have another batch of relatives visiting.
 
My day off today but lost 3 days due to broken computer. ( I work from home.) The company delivered a new one today. Now, to hook it all up and back to work tomorrow. Going out to return a salad bowl from the 6 I bought the other day. There is a chip that was hidden under the price sticker.

Holly, ask your doctor for a lidocaine patch. That may help. Hope you get in for surgery soon!
 

Ameriscot said:
Good morning. Been to the gym and grocery shopping. Didn't find any kind of rye bread. :( I'll just have to make my own.

We've been invited again to our friends' house for dinner. They have another batch of relatives visiting.
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Do you get the texture and flavor of rye bread with rye flour, Annie? I never can. I would so love to be able to bake dark pumpernickel rye bread. Have tried many recipes and none are successful. Enjoy your visit tonight.
 
ndynt said:
Do you get the texture and flavor of rye bread with rye flour, Annie? I never can. I would so love to be able to bake dark pumpernickel rye bread. Have tried many recipes and none are successful. Enjoy your visit tonight.
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I've yet to try baking my own rye bread. I'll just have to get a rye bread 'fix' while I'm in the US. I really love it as toast as well as sandwiches.
 
My favorite supper, Annie. Black Pumpernickel Rye toast, with a good butter, and a cup of tea.

I am so frustrated with myself. Have been pampering the stupid skin tear on my arm. It seemed to be grafting. Today I hit it on a corner, once again. Have a huge raised hematoma...with a blister on top of it. So hope it does not destroy that skin flap. It will be a large open wound if it does.
 
OMG, Nona..not again , !!!...Oh did you cry?..I think I would have. You're going to haveto put some kind of big padding around your arm until it heals to prevent hitting it again.how very painful((hugs))

Thanks ladies for all your suggestions for my back. The tens machine doesn't help in any way, it actually make it worse with the pulsating from the machine..The only heat wraps I've heard of here don't get as hot as a hot water bottle Nona..do you have a link to the one you use?

Rose, I've never heard of Lidocaine but I will ask the GP for them see what he says, thanks for that..I did look it up on google and it sounds like it may be helpful..:).

Yesterday was agony..I couldn't walk by the time I got home last night the pain was excruciating. I was supposed to just get everyone else to do the work...but I'm not the kind of manager who can just watch my staff work and do little but instruct, so I pitched in as always...a little less than usual but still clearly too much, and suffered for the cause.:(...I was in bed by8.30pm

Anyway I'm just getting ready to leave now for yet another day, ..everything still hurts, but I'm taking a freezer pad with me today...and to top it all off we have forecasts for storms later today, flash flooding, and a months worth of rain in 24 hours...happy days..LOL>>>:rolleyes:

Have a better day everyone..
 
Sorry Nona! Ouch. Wrap it up well.

Holly, take it easy. Don't know how you manage to work with back pain. You're tougher than me.

On a good note. Our forecast is finally sunny and 21C/70F!! So :cool: we will be ON OUR BIKES! Back to Isle of Bute as it's easiest to get to.
 
We both had an appointment with mr fix it today , He is a Chinese natural doctor we see when we come up here on holiday, we call him mr fix it as he says, when you say oh my knee, as in my case he says Oh I fix it !, He uses massage, medicated patches on the sore spots
Hubby has had his back fused from the waist down, he has suffered some terrible pain, in the past ... after going to Jack ..Mr fix it :) last year while up here, he didn't to need take any pain medication for a whole six months later....
 
hollydolly said:
OMG, Nona..not again , !!!...Oh did you cry?..I think I would have. You're going to haveto put some kind of big padding around your arm until it heals to prevent hitting it again.how very painful((hugs))

Thanks ladies for all your suggestions for my back. The tens machine doesn't help in any way, it actually make it worse with the pulsating from the machine..The only heat wraps I've heard of here don't get as hot as a hot water bottle Nona..do you have a link to the one you use?

Rose, I've never heard of Lidocaine but I will ask the GP for them see what he says, thanks for that..I did look it up on google and it sounds like it may be helpful..:).

Yesterday was agony..I couldn't walk by the time I got home last night the pain was excruciating. I was supposed to just get everyone else to do the work...but I'm not the kind of manager who can just watch my staff work and do little but instruct, so I pitched in as always...a little less than usual but still clearly too much, and suffered for the cause.:(...I was in bed by8.30pm

Anyway I'm just getting ready to leave now for yet another day, ..everything still hurts, but I'm taking a freezer pad with me today...and to top it all off we have forecasts for storms later today, flash flooding, and a months worth of rain in 24 hours...happy days..LOL>>>:rolleyes:

Have a better day everyone..
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Take care Holly have you ever considered giving a Chinese natural practioner, who uses massage, treatment a try ,?? ( We have been to one here today). Hubby used a tens machine on his back , after his surgery in 1997 had it on 24 hours a day ...It appeared to aggravate his back problems more than helping ...I also used one on my wrist after having surgery on it, I felt it just made the pain worse..
 
Kadee, glad it works for you and hubby!

Change of plan. Doing the Gourock to Glasgow bike trail again and taking the train home. This time I want to see the William Wallace monument in Elderslie where he was born. We rode right past it last time and didn't know it.
 
For all who are having back issues, I empathize as I spent most of yesterday lying down due to spasms from hips down to feet. It's much easier to lie down but sure hurts when I try to rise to a standing position.

Nona - It makes me shudder when I read about your wound! There must be something your doctor can do to hasten healing because of the risk of infection. If you could get the wound covered with a big bandage, it might make it more impervious to reinjuring it if something bangs it.

I'm getting ready to walk dog but don't know how far my back will take me, but it's a walk that must be taken!

Annie - It's great that you will get an opportunity to see the birthplace of William Wallace - that's something I'd love to see!

Holly - Wow, do I wish you didn't have to tackle the workplace with your health situation being the way it is! You must have a ton of fortitude and bravery!
 
hollydolly said:
OMG, Nona..not again , !!!...Oh did you cry?..I think I would have. You're going to haveto put some kind of big padding around your arm until it heals to prevent hitting it again.how very painful((hugs))

Thanks ladies for all your suggestions for my back. The tens machine doesn't help in any way, it actually make it worse with the pulsating from the machine..The only heat wraps I've heard of here don't get as hot as a hot water bottle Nona..do you have a link to the one you use?

Rose, I've never heard of Lidocaine but I will ask the GP for them see what he says, thanks for that..I did look it up on google and it sounds like it may be helpful..:).

Yesterday was agony..I couldn't walk by the time I got home last night the pain was excruciating. I was supposed to just get everyone else to do the work...but I'm not the kind of manager who can just watch my staff work and do little but instruct, so I pitched in as always...a little less than usual but still clearly too much, and suffered for the cause.:(...I was in bed by8.30pm

Anyway I'm just getting ready to leave now for yet another day, ..everything still hurts, but I'm taking a freezer pad with me today...and to top it all off we have forecasts for storms later today, flash flooding, and a months worth of rain in 24 hours...happy days..LOL>>>:rolleyes:

Have a better day everyone..
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Did not cry...but close :D. For some reason whole arm hurts today. My son said he is going to make me a adult baby bumper. :rolleyes:
This is what my pad looks like. You can use it sitting or lying. Can direct the massage and heat to just certain regions or all over. Sometimes I would just use the lower back and thighs and other times all over. It brought me great relief...does not take away all pain. Calms that extreme all encompassing severe pain to a bearable level though. I too found the acupuncturist's cupping, with glass jars, calmed the extreme pain also. Helped me walk. Just realized...since taking herbal supplements I have not used my pad or gone to the acupuncture. So hope you can find one and get some relief, Holly. I can so empathize with what you are feeling.
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Today is the second Thursday of the month and I am going to a Luncheon with about 100 men that belong to an organization called SIRS (Sons In Retirement). The organization is non political, non religious and the only one requirement is that you must be RETIRED and no longer working and attend the monthly luncheon. There is a golf, tennis, computer and other interest groups within the organization. It's a fun organization for a bunch of old geezers to get together and share common interests.
 
We had a gorgeous sunny day yesterday. Into the 70s finally. We decided on riding our bikes into Glasgow. We were going to take the train back but instead rode back. A total of 66 miles! Did see the birthplace of William Wallace. Will start my diary today and say more.

Plans for today: rest!
 
Are you sore today, Annie? I cannot imagine riding 66 miles. Now we shall have to follow your diary. Anticipating your trip to US.....especially Newport and Boston. Can almost taste the seafood. Especially the fried clams.
How was your luncheon, Ron. That sounds like a great organization.
I have been very busy, clearing out my sewing room. The years I was not able to do anything, it became the depository for all the "what do I do with this?" objects. Even several years of Christmas and Birthday gifts..that I am just opening. It is so good to be human again ;)
 
ndynt said:
Are you sore today, Annie? I cannot imagine riding 66 miles. Now we shall have to follow your diary. Anticipating your trip to US.....especially Newport and Boston. Can almost taste the seafood. Especially the fried clams.
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Tired legs but not sore. Saddle sore is the only negative about riding a lot of miles. :distrust: Both of us are knackered and having a really lazy day. No gym, no swimming.

Looking forward to seeing granddaughters and then New England! Planning on a short trip to London with Ugandan daughter before she goes home. Then winter in Thailand!
 
Hi everyone. I am new to this discussion and forum. I did have some plans to go walk my dog at the park today but my car won't start. Last week I had it fixed but now it's being bad again. I hope you all have a better day than I am having. :)
 
Annie said:
Hi everyone. I am new to this discussion and forum. I did have some plans to go walk my dog at the park today but my car won't start. Last week I had it fixed but now it's being bad again. I hope you all have a better day than I am having. :)
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Car trouble is a big headache. Hope you get it fixed soon and it behaves!
 
What are your car's symptoms, Annie?

I was just gloating in here about how my 12 yr old Lexus SUV, with 158,000 miles on it, has never had any need for repairs...but I've experienced a minor leak of oil lately. I took it in yesterday and the man told me I need 4 new tires, a new battery, belts tightened, and repair the engine where the leak is happening…$2000 eek! I thought it's time to trade it in for a new car but the repairman said no. He said that he's seen cars like mine with 250,000 miles on them and that mine will be in good condition after these repairs.
 
Ameriscot said:
Car trouble is a big headache. Hope you get it fixed soon and it behaves!
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Thanks, I'm scared to go back to where I had it fixed last week because they told me to do the fuel pump (which it may or may not be) it would be over $800. I called another place I've gone to before and they said $400. That's half and they do good service work, too.
 
Lara said:
What are the car's symptoms, annie?
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It cranks and cranks and just won't turn over. It did the same thing last week and they supposedly fixed it. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet. I was first told by AAA that it could be the fuel pump or fuel pump relay switch.
 
Ameriscot said:
Tired legs but not sore. Saddle sore is the only negative about riding a lot of miles. :distrust: Both of us are knackered and having a really lazy day. No gym, no swimming.

Looking forward to seeing granddaughters and then New England! Planning on a short trip to London with Ugandan daughter before she goes home. Then winter in Thailand!
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And all this wonderful traveling will be in your new diary, Annie?
Look what just showed up in my mail....from Kind Arthur Flour. They have both pumpernickel rye flour and rye flavoring. And some new rye bread recipes. Perhaps you might be interested in ordering some, while in the states?

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Just need a toaster and some good Irish butter....
 

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