DAILY CHECK-IN THREAD NO. 165

no sleep. session went well. we used skype as we had teething probs with chime. doc said i have declined myself. wants me back on the lamictal. he has written short note to gp for a script. spoke about mum, nocturia, motivation and being alone. sis said not to worry re mum. she to pop in after work. had a walk. clothes off the line, but in zombie mode.

Karen- I hope it doesn't hail. I am sorry that y'all had rough nights, my kitties went crazy too, poor furbabies.

HT- Please hang in there. This too shall pass.

Well I made it 12 days not smoking, then about 9pm I caved I couldn't take it anymore. I am proud I made it 12 days and next time I will make it all the way.

Dad got that virus I had and spent last night in the hospital and may spend another night or 2, just to be safe since he has copd.

Feel better and stronger today and everyday forward y'all. No sleep again last night, I need sleep. Night y'all

HT, I hope sleep does not elude you for long. I'm glad your sister is helpful with your mum.

Dawn, I'm glad you're feeling better and I hope you're successful with giving up smoking for good.

Karen, hoping the hail doesn't come and if it does, I hope you don't suffer garden damage.

Good to see everyone today.

My daughter is planning to move clear across the country! I knew the day would come when she and my grandson would leave, I just didn't expect it to be so far. Mixed emotions. While it will be nice to have more room, I can't sit in a car for 2 hours much less a 6 hour flight to where they plan to relocate! She will leave the pets here as moving that far with so many is out of the question and her boyfriend already has 2 dogs there.

On the bright side, there is a medical center nearby that specializes in Cushings. If she can get insurance that they accept it will be awesome!

The cucumbers have flowers finally. The tomato plants all have little fruits forming. The sugar snap peas are yummy. Sadly, something has been eating my strawberries before they are fully ripe so I've only had 2 myself. Waah!

The lily bed is outstanding. Since most of the plants are day lilies, I get a different 'picture' every morning! The fragrance from the tree is intoxicating! Such a colorful yard!

We used the new hibachi for burgers on the 4th and since some fireworks were made legal this year, not only did I get to see some of the 'professional' ones over the treetops, one of my neighbors delighted us with the ones they bought this year, too!

The last two days I helped my neighbor and her sons put up their new shed. I'm in a lot of pain but was happy to lend a hand (and tools!). Now, I need a nap!

hi. (everyone)

still taking in oxygen!!

Good morning everybody!!! Nighty night to Jamie and anybody else from that neck of the woods.

I hope you all have a good day/night..

Hi Lynwood!!!

Hugs, Karen...

wax on.....wax off......

Hi all. Hope you're all having good days.

I've been a bit stressed...my mimosa tree is dying...most likely from 'fusarium wilt'...nothing will help to fight this fungus. Waah!

Now, I must turn my attention to figuring out how to create shade so I don't lose the shade loving plants. Sigh.

One sure thing about gardening...nothing is a sure thing!

The difficulty will be that the tree is in the 'dog yard' and it is unlikely I will find a plant/tree that will withstand all of the dog urine and other 'abuse' from them. I will most likely have to 'build' a shade structure rather than have a living shade giver.

Our leases state that "All plantings become the property of the Landlord" and that they must 'okay' anything that we plant to begin with. With only 15 ft separating mobile homes, the trees that would 'fit' the space and my budget are few.

I'm not allowed to sink anything into concrete, other than my clothesline. Sigh. This is going to be challenging indeed.

errrrrrrr. expletive gov depts!!

Pitmom, I am truly sorry for the loss of the mimosa

We had 2 mimosas growing up in the the front yard, very messy. However, I use to image I was a fairy and could float away on the pink blossoms.

Both of them died from that fungus. I remember my mother crying!. That year, I fell under bench swing, on the swing set. 32 stitches in my head. Did mom cry, NO, she yelled at me for 3 days.

darn trees more important. I was glad they died.

Ah, Crap, sorry Pitmom.. nothing personal to you. I just had to get some anger out. Crazy bad nightmares last night, really awful, can't go into detail here.

Plus yesterday 7:30am I was driving my Alley to the vet to get emergency surgery on her mouth. Thank the good L... for rabies shots. She is Whining 3 hours have the pain pill to day.
Stiches in her puppy mouth. I am giving her 1/2 a sominex, it is helping.

Pain level is a 10+. storms on the ways, heat warning 2nd day in row. And my stuff is in high gear.

Still in bed today. Indomethacin at 100mg barely touch the pain. Taking Tylenol with codeine now. Staying in bed for the rest of the day.

Just a "Wendy whiner" lately.
apologies
Trina

betters days for all. many healing thoughts. and remember your self compassion. fought a 2 day battle for mums housing situation, the dept tried pulling a shifty....not on my watch, thus i took over from my frustrated sister and sorted it. with a verbal and written apology. i know how to get their attention.....and i got it. people who pull a shifty on my family don't get far..........it's like a am a dog and ya steal me bone!! not gonna happen!!!

well wishes being sent for health and strength.