KrissiK Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Good Morning!!, COFFEE!!!~D Saturday. It’s our last full day in Utah. We are trying to find something to do today. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 7 hours ago, Jean in Newcastle said: So the thing about a pandemic for someone with chronic illness is that finally everyone else has the kind of life that I have normally. It's actually done wonders for my social life because people are now available and happy to talk to me on the telephone. The pandemic hasn't really done wonders for my social life, but I agree that this is what life with a chronic illness feels like. I hope when things get back to normalish people will have a greater appreciation for what it's like to not have full mobility. I know that when I developed arthritis I developed empathy for the elderly. During this pandemic I have developed more empathy for those who are in nursing homes or other situations where going out is nearly impossible. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 I survived GFS, the Bad Aldi, and AFSA. Took the pup and two dds on a walk. Ham salad is made and in the freezer and the honey mustard sauce for chicken is made. We're having Greek chickpea salad for dinner. Imma sit down for 20 minutes and then get started on that. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 👋 Hi. I spent the morning decluttering & took a trunkload to Goodwill. The dining room is much improved. When I have a good day once in a while, I tend to think Oh, this medicine is working. But it usually doesn't happen two days in a row, so IDK. I have lots of work to do around the house if/when I can. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 So... went to regular post office in city closest to me (long involved story about why the US Govt refuses to put a post office in our city). The counter was closed and the kiosk wouldn’t accept my package. Drove to next post office that was marked as open- ten miles away. Only stupid gps said that the post office was in the mall- which I knew was wrong. Drove around and around until I found it myself and the stupid gps still told me to turn the other way. Ignored the gps and got in a very long line 25 minutes before closing. Managed to get the pkg mailed at an exorbitant price because I had a binder in with the books. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 We had a good day. We went to Kolob Canyon, which is part of Zion National Park, but north-west. We did a nice hike. It was just beautiful. The we went back to the main park and did this other hike. Well, I started it, but it was steep and on the side of a mountain and I got dizzy and had a severe fright that about paralyzed me, so I turned around and went back and sat by the River and enjoyed the sounds of the River and the colors of the sky and the canyon walls and it was very nice. My family finished the hike. DD got reprimanded on the hike by a complete stranger for not wearing her mask. 2 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I worked. I scheduled. I called a meeting of the offspring and explained the schedule changes and new materials. So now they can snap and snip, but they can't say I didn't tell them what would be going on. So there. Now I'm going to try to get some writing done although technically, I don't schedule writing on Saturday because of all the other things going on. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 26 minutes ago, KrissiK said: We had a good day. We went to Kolob Canyon, which is part of Zion National Park, but north-west. We did a nice hike. It was just beautiful. The we went back to the main park and did this other hike. Well, I started it, but it was steep and on the side of a mountain and I got dizzy and had a severe fright that about paralyzed me, so I turned around and went back and sat by the River and enjoyed the sounds of the River and the colors of the sky and the canyon walls and it was very nice. My family finished the hike. DD got reprimanded on the hike by a complete stranger for not wearing her mask. That's stupid. The CDC says you only need to wear a mask outdoors if you can't maintain a distance of 6 feet from people in your family group. It's my understanding that the NPS follows that recommendation for trails. Maybe I'm wrong about that. It sounds like a lovely trip anyway - I'm so glad you were able to go! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Finished Xena’s lower body resistance training exercises. These new exercises have a real fall risk and I came “this close “ to killing myself. But I didn’t. #Xenastrong 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 15 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Finished Xena’s lower body resistance training exercises. These new exercises have a real fall risk and I came “this close “ to killing myself. But I didn’t. #Xenastrong Good job following the rules, Xena! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 12 hours ago, Junie said: (((Ellie))) Praying for a complete and quick recovery! Bone spurs sound painful. TYVM. Happily, the bone spur was not painful (it was on my actual heel, you know, where the Achilles tendon is), and I wanted to take care of it while that was the case. 🙂 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I think that I've thought of a way to make my exercises a bit less dangerous - so that if I fall or lose my balance that I can immediately support myself. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Good Morning! Happy Sunday! Iglesia and Church this morning. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 14 hours ago, Susan in TN said: That's stupid. The CDC says you only need to wear a mask outdoors if you can't maintain a distance of 6 feet from people in your family group. It's my understanding that the NPS follows that recommendation for trails. Maybe I'm wrong about that. It sounds like a lovely trip anyway - I'm so glad you were able to go! We always carry ours when we are out hiking where there's a strong possibility we may meet someone on the trails (like the Buffalo). But I've never had anyone fuss about us wearing them or not wearing them. We have had several fun moments where we faced down another family on the path and we all stood well back from each other, donned our masks, and then proceeded, usually with waves and telling each other to stay safe. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) We churched. Now I am 2nd coffee-ing. It's cold and grey today. <in my best Eeyore voice> and so it is. a cold and grey booyah. mirth and excitement. Edited January 3, 2021 by Another Lynn 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Good morning! We are back from early church. I have had second breakfast, and am also about to 2nd coffee. The water is boiling to blanch baby carrots. Then I might put together the herb sauce for chicken tenders. Coffee! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 I think I may sketch out my raised bed designs for growing tomatoes later today. Also a design for a gourd teepee like last year that doesn't involve bamboo and can be used multiple times. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 My new roof is leaking. I need the ENB on standby. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: My new roof is leaking. I need the ENB on standby. 😡 🐘 I've put on my Big Boots! Edited January 3, 2021 by Susan in TN 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 It's afternoon but I still want to say "Morning!". I'm still drinking my tea. Not because I got up so late. I was up at 6:30, went and met dd for yoga, came home, showered, ran out to BJs with dh, stopped to drop stuff at the science center, then came home. So a really late "breakfast" today. I think I have tendonitis in my elbow. It hurts if it's held in one position too long, if I try to lift things a certain way, and when I move it. I'm trying to rest it and watch how I sleep (I tend to sleep with that arm bent and the hand under my pillow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Imma have 3rd coffee. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 We made it home. 8 hour drive. Everyone is tired and pretty grumpy, but the cats are glad to see us. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Sweet home, California! Where the skies are so blue... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I prepared and FoodSavered 4 herb butter chicken with sweet onions and 4 honey mustard chicken with carrots sheet pan dinners and cleaned up the mess and Cloroxed the counters and fridge and washed a bunch of dishes by hand and got the 25lb turkey and gallon of turkey broth out of the freezer and into the fridge. Now sitting on the sofa trying not to think about the things that I should be doing but don't wanna. Would y'all shun me if I quit reading my current book (Bill Bryson's One Summer, America, 1927) and started on my first reading challenge book? I can't read more than one book at a time. (I will probably go back to the Bryson because it's interesting.) I got a reading journal and everything, just like Krissi. #copycat 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I finally got the picture to upload. Here is me at Bryce. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Susan in TN said: I prepared and FoodSavered 4 herb butter chicken with sweet onions and 4 honey mustard chicken with carrots sheet pan dinners and cleaned up the mess and Cloroxed the counters and fridge and washed a bunch of dishes by hand and got the 25lb turkey and gallon of turkey broth out of the freezer and into the fridge. Now sitting on the sofa trying not to think about the things that I should be doing but don't wanna. Would y'all shun me if I quit reading my current book (Bill Bryson's One Summer, America, 1927) and started on my first reading challenge book? I can't read more than one book at a time. (I will probably go back to the Bryson because it's interesting.) I got a reading journal and everything, just like Krissi. #copycat Yay! You will love your reading journal. You do need to start the first book on your reading challenge. I am loving my first book. It’s a real life spy story from WWII. I love spy stories. ”A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II” by Sonia Purcell. Edited January 4, 2021 by KrissiK 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 2 hours ago, KrissiK said: Yay! You will love your reading journal. You do need to start the first book on your reading challenge. I am loving my first book. It’s a real life spy story from WWII. I love spy stories. ”A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II” by Sonia Purcell. I reserved this book from the library, but there's a wait-list, so I'm going to start with Gentle and Lowly. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Morning. Back to class today. It's going to be a rough one. I didn't sleep well again, maybe due to having my tea at noon? Lucky for me Mondays are pretty easy. I did reading challenges a few years in a row but now I just read whatever I feel like whenever. I tend to read light and fluffy now since it's usually as I grab a few minutes in between other things. Heavier, harder books I feel like I need a bigger chunk of time in order to get anything out of them. I do think I'm going to read Terry Pratchett Discworld series. Somehow I seem to have not ever read it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Good Morning! I'm starting the day late and slow, but there's coffee! Busy.Busy.Busy. That sounds like a book I would enjoy too! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Good Morning! Happy Monday! Working on getting all of the books back on shelves. And finding the stuff that used to be on my desk. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Good Morning!!! COFFEE!!,~D Monday!!,😩😩😩😩😩 Well, my life of leisure and holiday indulgence have come to an end. It’s O-dark-thirty, work and school and healthy eating commence immediately. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 5 hours ago, Susan in TN said: I reserved this book from the library, but there's a wait-list, so I'm going to start with Gentle and Lowly. I have “Gentle and Lowly” on my nightstand. I decided I am going to try to stop reading like 3 books at the same time. I have 100 pages to go on the spy book and then I will start “Gentle and Lowly”. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Good morning! Queens favorite day, etc. Coffee 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Wheres Toto said: Morning. Back to class today. It's going to be a rough one. I didn't sleep well again, maybe due to having my tea at noon? Lucky for me Mondays are pretty easy. I did reading challenges a few years in a row but now I just read whatever I feel like whenever. I tend to read light and fluffy now since it's usually as I grab a few minutes in between other things. Heavier, harder books I feel like I need a bigger chunk of time in order to get anything out of them. I do think I'm going to read Terry Pratchett Discworld series. Somehow I seem to have not ever read it. I'll read Discworld with you! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I'm up and painting, getting chores done, and listening for yodels and yowls from the kitchen as the children tackle new stuff. So far the only fuss was over the Latin translation. Mom! It has no answer key! That's right, dear heart. When you translate it, you'll have a story you'll understand. Much grumbling. Got a ton to do today! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Baby's braces are off--huzzah! 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 13 minutes ago, Carolina Wren said: Baby's braces are off--huzzah! Congratulations! 🎉 Commence the Feast of Orthodontic-Forbidden Foods! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I ran to the bank and the post office. I went to Krogers instead of the AFSA because that's where the bank is. I glanced at sweatshirts at Krogers.... they have a much difference business model than the AFSA, lol. If I'm looking at clothes at a grocery store, I want them cheap, not stylish. The sweatshirts were 3x as much as they were at the AFSA. But maybe it serves me right, because the zipper has broken on some of my old ones. Meh. I will go to AFSA again eventually, but not today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Extremely bad night as I forgot my bedtime meds and woke up at 2 am with massive electrical activity (nerve tingling and zapping) in my body. Took meds at 2 am but couldn't get back to sleep for a long time. Woke up, called roofing company while I was slowly starting on morning wake up stuff. They said that they would "send someone over". Well, apparently they already had, because only two minutes later the doorbell rang! And I was still in unpresentable jammies and my futon was still spread out on the floor where the leak was! I was yelling "I'll be right there!" while I hurriedly threw on pantz, a baggy sweatshirt and quick threw my bed out of the way, and scrambled to find a mask. But the roofing repair guy, despite having a huge language barrier was able to tell me that the initial roofers had forgotten to do one spot correctly and that he fixed it. At least I think that's what he said along with the pictures he showed me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) Jean, you really should speak English when repairmen come over. Most of them don't speak Japanese. 😉 Hope that he fixed your roof! Edited January 4, 2021 by Junie 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Another Lynn said: I ran to the bank and the post office. I went to Krogers instead of the AFSA because that's where the bank is. I glanced at sweatshirts at Krogers.... they have a much difference business model than the AFSA, lol. If I'm looking at clothes at a grocery store, I want them cheap, not stylish. The sweatshirts were 3x as much as they were at the AFSA. But maybe it serves me right, because the zipper has broken on some of my old ones. Meh. I will go to AFSA again eventually, but not today. You reminded me I was supposed to buy a hoody so my mother can embroider it as part of my Christmas present. She bought one but it was too small and instead of returning it decided to just give it to dd. I'm not going into a store if I don't have to so I just ordered one from Target. She's embroidering a design that says "Bibliophile" with a pile of books and a tea cup. Classes weren't too bad today but I am really really tired. I am avoiding any chocolate this evening so hopefully when I go to bed I'll sleep well. I have four classes tomorrow since I have one kid coming to a drop-in/make-up class. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Pantz! 😂 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I struggled mightily to have the will to get out of bed this morning. But I did, eventually, and life doesn't seem quite so hopeless, though I went back to AFSA around lunchtime, so it was touch-and-go for a bit! 😂 Took dog on a long walk and made 3 gallons of tortellini soup - 1 gallon vegetarian and 2 gallons with Italian sausage. Guess what we're having for dinner?!? 😁 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Chili for supper here. There should have been cornbread, but daily events intruded. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Junie said: Jean, you really should speak English when repairmen come over. Most of them don't speak Japanese. 😉 Hope that he fixed your roof! Lol. I needed you here to speak Spanish! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Xena’s upper body resistance training and dumbbells done Took advantage of a break in the rain to prune half of one of the large hydrangea bushes. got my step goal. #Xenastrong 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Busy busy day. iTired. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 It's almost 7:30 and still so dark outside. But coffee is ON! I'm going to need to borrow some Island staff today - chauffeur, laundry, secretary (for making phone calls). While we're at it, I'll take a couple personal tutors as well. 😜 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Morning. How long does it take to get back into the routine after a long break? Because it needs to happen faster. I'm soooo tired and I have to teach 4 classes today. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Good Morning!!! COFFEE!!!~D Tuesday!! School and work. It’s the last week of the semester. Too much stuff going on. Svengo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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