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Lyn W

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G’day all.

Ok... Shed Painting project completed yesterday. By the end of the day we realized it was 96F...and that’s
why it felt so hot painting !

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This morning....I popped out of bed early and went for a 2.5 hour kayaking “sprint” on a reservoir near here..lots of swimming turtles, Blue Herons... and peace n solitude.. Now it’s Time to do some grocery shopping...and settle in for England vs Croatia.


Very Calm at 0630

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One Sitting Heron

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What a lovely way to start the day!
 

Lyn W

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Thanks everybody. He's had a lot of health problems the past few years, but he recently finished chemotherapy and the cancer was gone. So we figured he was winning the battle. A few weeks ago though I realized something was not quite right with him, and within the past week he fell a couple times which is not like him. Now they think he may of had a small stroke but they haven't quite determined yet as of yesterday. I don't think he's going to be able to live by himself anymore. I have room to move him in with me but I not going to be able to be here all the time to watch and help him. So me and my brother might have some decisions to make. Fingers crossed they may be able to do some rehabilitation to get his coordination back to normal possibly.
Sorry to hear about your Dad, Todd.
Could he have paid help in his own home? I don't know if the US has a similar system to the UK.
Very difficult decisions to make with your Dad.
He is not an old man so I hope they can help him.
 

Lyn W

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Ok. Shed Updste: We like the new and improved darker pine green color.

Here’s the new “look” - have to finish up the front doors and back, then the trim (going to be black).

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Here is the color we painted on Saturday, just turned out too light..so we went with “Pinecone Hill.”

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I love the colour. Green is my favourite!
But will you ever find it again now it is camouflaged?:D
 

Lyn W

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Think I've finally managed to catch up with everyone's posts.
Now it's time to say goodnight.
Commiserations to all England supporters, I don't like football and haven't seen any matches but know it's a blow for everyone in UK who is, and the team.
It's a nice change to hear about an unassuming footy manager with humility - that is a novelty!!
But never mind they did well to get to the semi finals and I'm they'll still have open top bus celebrations with ticker tape when they get home!
Hope everyone has a good Thursday - the weekend is just around the corner!!!
Nos Da!!!
 

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Well, I spent a lot of time on the computer this a.m. looking at freezerless refrigerators, and that made me late fixing the tortoises' morning rations. Then I came back onto the forum because standing all that time preparing the food gave me a back ache and I needed to sit for a few minutes. This means it is now 10:22a (I usually feed about 7:30a or 8a), 89F (the 'F' stands for freaking) degrees and I really don't want to go outside. Besides that, I have an aching thumb. Don't know what's wrong with it - maybe carpel tunnel of the thumb from chop, chop, chopping up all those greens for baby tortoises? Can someone please give me some sympathy? :(

A big hug Yvonne! Chopping certainly could have caused the ache.
 

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Thanks everybody. He's had a lot of health problems the past few years, but he recently finished chemotherapy and the cancer was gone. So we figured he was winning the battle. A few weeks ago though I realized something was not quite right with him, and within the past week he fell a couple times which is not like him. Now they think he may of had a small stroke but they haven't quite determined yet as of yesterday. I don't think he's going to be able to live by himself anymore. I have room to move him in with me but I not going to be able to be here all the time to watch and help him. So me and my brother might have some decisions to make. Fingers crossed they may be able to do some rehabilitation to get his coordination back to normal possibly.

A big hug to you, Todd. Hope your dad doesn’t lose his mobility. Best of luck with the tough decisions.
 

EllieMay

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Hey all, day off today and I really need it. Been doing 12hr days and on top of that my father is in the hospital. So it's been hectic lately, haven't had to much spare time. @CarolM Happy birthday! I haven't got to try the gelatin recipe yet, but I saw @Bambam1989 tortoise biscuit idea and I think there's a better shot at Murphy eating that then Jello so I may try that. I hope everyone has a good day today. I'm going to go watch the soccer game at the hospital with my dad and other than that it's just going to be a day to relax!

Prayers for your dad , you and family!
 

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Truly thank everybody for your thoughts and warm wishes. Did find out today that he's had a series of small strokes. Luckily he is a veteran so all medical treatment and after care is paid for. Definitely will have to do some form of rehab, just not determined when or how long yet. They have a lot more tests to run. I do appreciate everyone in here in this lovely room. Thanks
 

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Truly thank everybody for your thoughts and warm wishes. Did find out today that he's had a series of small strokes. Luckily he is a veteran so all medical treatment and after care is paid for. Definitely will have to do some form of rehab, just not determined when or how long yet. They have a lot more tests to run. I do appreciate everyone in here in this lovely room. Thanks
Always Todd. That is what we do here. Worry about everybody. Send get well vibes. Talk sport (Yvonne and Sabine - please don't go!![emoji6]) and of course brag about our babies. Thinking of your Dad and glad that his medical expenses are at least covered. Now to get your Dad with the program. Good luck.[emoji8]
 
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