DAILY THREAD # 202🐾🤘🐕🐢🦎🐞🦋🌺

Keep strong mate. HT

Thank you HT,

Thank you Smooth,

I used to get regular mammograms but missed a few in the last six years or so. I was supposed to get an appointment a few years back and somehow got forgotten and I let it go as I was sick of them. My fault.

You both sound good. That makes me happy.

Hugs, Karen....

Hi John,

I think you are doing the right thing. I think you need the time to think. No need to rush. Ultimatums, I don't like. It takes two, not all one sided. Benefit of a doubt from time to time. On both sides.

I always believe if something is meant to be it will. But that could just be wishful thinking on my part.

I am glad you went to work. Keep your mind busy.

I will keep you posted on my test results. I am basically keeping my mind busy until the time comes to get this over with.

Take care John and everybody. Have an awesome day.

One day at a time...

Hugs, Karen...

Karen,

I used to get called back for repeat mammograms, ultrasounds and stuff for years until my doctor asked what in heck were they looking for and I went back to regular yearly exams. Sending out positive vibes for you.

My kitten had surgery to fix his broken foot bones this morning. They are keeping him overnight. Now, this would be a day surgery for a human. Of course they want to discharge him tomorrow morning and I work all day. I'll have to get him after work - I hope they don't charge me much extra. I have spent so much on pets in the last 6 months - it's ridiculous. I signed Della up for pet insurance. Now she should be healthy for the rest of her life.

It was 61 degrees in Denver. Della and I went to my favorite dog park where the dogs can play and the humans can walk laps - 3 is a mile. Snow tomorrow. Typical spring, but I'm not complaining, especially since it's lighter in the evenings.

My work hours got cut in half for April - I am trying not to freak out. I thought I had been hired back for a regular schedule. Can anybody think of a good side gig (besides being an Uber driver)?

Aw Karen, thank you so much.!

SO glad to see some folks checking in today 🙂
It has poured rain all day, ugh. Still some snow laying around but now we get the mud and very soggy real estate.

Karen ..Reminds me that I need to make appt for mammograms . The newer mammogram machines are so much better than the older ones no smash and hold in pain. Not a pinch 🤏.

Trina it’s always those who give more to others that receive much more in return than the constant needy takers. There’s a fine line between help /support and those that drain the life out of others on the take take take. That’s is why most groups can be frustrating for the same person pulling at everyone’s energy constantly and no sense of return energy ... give and take when a good balance is respected by members which is part of the groups success. Sometimes rules in place can protect you from the greedy attention seekers.

Ht ... it sounds like you are busy. Painting gardening and love mosaics. Wish I had your energy. Sounds like you are doing great 👍. That is really good to hear! Cheers...

Been really sick the past two weeks with Pleurisy, its an inflammation of the pleura, the membrane that lines the outside of your lungs and the inside of your chest . Every breath was so painful and a sneeze would send me thru the roof. I could barely move a muscle. Been on antibiotics and a lot better now. I haven’t been that sick in years. I think it was the extreme cold weather we got all of a sudden from warm to cold temps that I caught a virus somehow. Haven’t been near anyone not sure about this infection.

And the not so good news is my 47 year old nephew passed away last week. He was very similar in many ways as my son who passed away from alcohol induced heart attack. AUD-Alcohol Use Disorder and bi- polar my son faught that battle since a teen. My nephew too since a teen had a disorder called character disorder and developed AUD in order to cope. They were so dearly loved and will always be in the hearts of family left behind always remembering the good memories . I lost my sister last year a few months before my son died, and now her son is with her. This past year has had so much sadness for my family. We were all so close my sister and our children all grew up with each other in CA.

On the brighter side my oldest son is doing great and his son is in Columbia training for the world competition sport of in-line skating. His thighs are huge the size of a basketball. Masking is always a priority for them to train and stay safe. I hope he finally makes the team. He has trained since grade school.

Buena, very sorry about your kitty. Sending healing blessings for a full kitty recovery. It’s so hard to watch them suffer. I’m sure you are a good mom and your kitty is so lucky to have you. Your dog and kitty will bring more joy and nice you got out with your Della. Last year a raccoon caught my Linx kitty. He had a injured foot and surgery and two weeks of antibiotics and pain meds. He recovered I’m still recovering from the vet bill. Yikes. They are worth it so much happiness in return.
I lived in Denver for over 20 years and I can honestly say I don’t miss the snow storms. The weather in spring is crazy 65 degrees one day and 30 the next. The hail storm in 1989 hit a 13x15 sq.mile area wiped out amusement parks houses cars even the airport shut down. All our cars had dimples all over them from the hail that were the size of a golf ball. Every home in that area hit by hail had to have their roofs replaced. It sounded like we were in a war zone while those huge hail stones hit the house. My neighbor had lightening go thru the second story of one corner of her house to the opposite side to ground floor. Wiped out that whole area of her new home. Not to mention the crazy cotton picken truck drivers that would race by cars on slushy highways leaving a huge wave of snow and ice that was so high would bury the cars and blind the drivers. However, they do have sand and plows equipment that generally keep up with the snow and keep the main roads and highways clear. Boy I wish I had a phone in my car back then...had a very close call , very scary.

Buena your question about taking on extra work... have you thought about grocery shopping delivery . We have the nicest grocery shopper. She is great... she does 2-3 in a day and chooses the days and time she works. She also has another job in real estate.

Hugs and 😎 good vibes to everyone...

Hi everyone

Chotti you certainly are riding the waves nicely
Painted this morning, very cathartic
Thanks for posting everyone!

Oh.. I had posted and pushed submit post button and somehow it lost connection.
Cant remember what I posted so just post a note to everyone.

Trina.. Riding the waves is one way of putting it. We all have had to navigate through tough times and remember that it’s only temporary. We are all survivors, strong and willing to stay a tight community as we share our ups and downs.

I go in Friday to get the COVID vaccine. It’s been really tricky getting appt. . Hopefully by summer everyone will have the vaccine and see our families at least.

Everyone stay safe and strong,

Karen hi and has the snow melted ? It’s all melted here.

John do you have seasonal depression? I am sorry to read what all your coping with now. Good to go to work and stay busy.

Hi HT.. stayin busy! Sorry problems with sis.

Pitmom chairs sound really cool. Great finds come from some of the most oddest places.

The daffodils are daffoling, tulips are looping, peonies are budding .... the pollen is forming on the forest trees soon we will be covered in yellow pollen...time to get out the power washer. UGH😱

Stay well and strong...

Ever have one of those days, where you wake up in a foul mood, and no matter what you do, it just lingers on?

It's sunny, clear, low 70's, my knee with the meniscus tear feels good, and I have no obnoxious chores I must do. I do need groceries, which is not my favorite thing. I was thinking of cooking tonight (again not my favorite thing) as it's my 19th anniversary... which I think my partner has totally forgotten. I need to cut my fingernails, a weekly task I am tired of doing. All trivial stuff. Well, I do want to schedule a Covid vaccine, but my state (Georgia) seems to be the slowest in that regard. This is my 52ond week of lock down. I could use a movie in a theater, some live theater, a museum, a garden tour, an arts/crafts show, something.... ugh.

G. B.!!

Live theater! I am 30min from Philly, plus 2 good ones here in South Jersey

I have a promise to keep to my self. Last Fall I was going to start going to matinee
During the

We will see what happens. Whole new world!

Pitmom. Sounds like your garden has grabbed spring by tail!

I am so happy you are feeling hopeful now Lynnwood. I hope you get your vaccine soon. I am not yet 65 so it could be awhile for me. I keep looking.

Keep hanging on. Things get better in many ways. Stay positive.

Hugs, Karen...

Be safe from the snow storm Kathy. That's a lot of snow in the forecast. Even the lesser amount.

Take your job one day at a time. Try to just focus on one day as it comes. You may even want to find a different job if this one doesn't come to your liking. I know the feeling though when you are used to a certain position.

I am glad kitty is healing well. You seem to love animals and that is a plus in my book. I love animals too.

Take care and have a good day.

Sunny here but windy and kind of cold. But I am looking at it from inside so that isn't too bad. At least the sun is out.

Hugs, Karen...

PS I finally got set up for an appointment for the vaccine. I get my first shot on the 19th. Yay... I think...