COLD DARK ROOM

[Lyn W]

No
Not at all.
Its headed for the "panhandle" area.
Those folks aren't generally as used to them as we are and it might be very bad news.

Glad to hear you weren't in the path Ed.

 

[Lyn W]

The storm looks like its headed for my moms "old folks home".

What a worry for you!
I hope they were all OK, I'm sure I'll find out as I read on.

 

[Lyn W]

Thanks for asking! I've been thinking of you guys, but I didn't get a chance to check in until, well, now.

I spent all day packing up pets and supplies to evacuate. Fortunately, my relocation site (my parents' place) is only 15 minutes from where I live.

I finally got my herd of cats (x8), the turtles (1 box turtle and the 2 Micro Muds), and bearded dragon unloaded and indoors. Still have to unload more supplies this evening.

I hope you were all safe at your parents place Anne.

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning all

First...our thoughts are with those who are in the path of that darn hurricane getting ready to surge its way into the Florida panhandle.... stay safe!

Second...did you all know that it’s “World Porridge” day today?

Third...it’s probably our last full day of Summertime temperatures here today.... forecast high of 83F....but rains move in tomorrow....and that will be it. The next 10 days.....not higher than mid-60’s. :-(. So. I’m heading out for a few hours of morning kayaking on the calm, warm Summer waters......truck is loaded, just enjoying some coffee...and i have plenty of time before sunrise at 0710.

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I'm not a porridge lover - a bit too mushy for me.
Although I did used to eat it when I was kid and my mum would pour golden syrup on it.
Maybe I should give it a try again.

 

[Lyn W]

Dry feet, but sore feet from all the moving critters and supplies yesterday. I was glad to finally get off my feet. Still waking up this morning.

The odd thing about the weather yesterday afternoon and evening... It didn't feel like a big storm was getting closer, if that makes sense. It was really humid, uncomfortably warm, and STILL. No wind, no breeze, no rain... and stayed that way until well after midnight.

That will change, though. The worst part of a hurricane is to the east side of the eye, or the northeast quadrant. The eye will be west of here.

I'm finally hearing rain outside now.

It must be terrifying for those in the path of it just waiting for it to arrive, not knowing what havoc it will bring with it.
I was thinking of you all in that part of the world and very sorry to hear there were some fatalities.
I don't think I could hack living with the possibility of hurricanes - strong gales make me nervous.

 

[Lyn W]

Thanks. Linda.
It's just Suki and I today.

Belated birthday wishes Ed,
I hope you had a good day whatever you did.

 

[Pastel Tortie]

Snow is white,,
Snow is cold
Snow is beautiful to behold.
I love its feel
So soft and cool,
But I love it most
When it shuts the school!!

A little ditty by me on my appreciation of any extra days off we sometimes get because of snow!!

Snow days? In Florida, we call them "hurricane days"...

 

[Lyn W]

Good afternoon all!

I started today with a wasp sting on my finger It was lurking on my dressing gown. I still haven't found the little #&£%*?* to murder it

I got stung on my hand last year while gardening and my whole arm swelled up. My doctor prescribed a second antihistamine that I could take alongside the one I had at home and also antibiotics.

I am taking both the prescribed antihistamine (I had some left) and the other again and this time the swelling is restricted to the finger so far. Hopefully thst is where it will stay.

Anyhow, I went to yoga thinking it would take my mind off the discomfort and we went for our favourite coffee-shop-cum-bakery afterwards. There's nothing like a cheese scone with marmite to take your mind off your hurts

I hope you are all having a good Thursday

Hope it wasn't too bad for you LInda.
Was the scone and marmite on prescription?

 

[Lyn W]

I'm no longer a lazy retiree.
I'm working 20 hours a week at Lowes....

Congratulations Ed, that will keep you out of trouble.
Will you get discount on goods too?

 

[Lyn W]

Yayy, Friday has finally arrived.

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The days are getting longer and hotter. Which means that your days are becoming shorter and colder. Sorry for you all .
Today is actually quite windy which makes the temp drop slightly. I love it when the wind blows especially on hot days. Helps tremendously with the heat.

I am seeing the osteopath later today, I was supposed to go back to him only next week, but my neck, shoulder, lower back and arm muscles keep on wanting to go into spasm. And are in pain. I have had to take pain killers once but am trying to stay away from them for as long as possible. Just when I thought that all was going well and that I was getting back to feeling like a normal person it has started again. I am so so sick of it. I need to order myself a new body. Anybody know where I can get one please?

Tomorrow morning I have to get up early so that I can go to the traffic department and renew my car license. Hopefully the queue will not be long, as I cannot stand for long periods and I don't have a walking stick or something to indicate that I have that kind of problem. I am not sure if it is the same overseas, but if you are injured or old or handicapped over here you generally get to skip waiting in queues - which is a good thing, those poor people have enough to deal with without having to stand in queues.

Anyway rant over and I hope everyone has an awesome day.

Sorry to hear you are having problems again Carol.
I hope the osteopath helped.

 

[Lyn W]

Wasps live to sting again and I still haven’t found this one[emoji35]

My finger is much more swollen than yesterday but the swelling hasn’t spread to my hand View attachment 253950

This is what happened within hours when I was stung last year
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I’ll keep taking the pills!

Ooohhh that looks nasty and painful!
Thank goodness you weren't wearing a ring on that finger - or if your were, thought to remove it before the swelling started.
Hope the pills sorted it out.

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning all! (yes, it's morning here) My tortoise partner is coming to get all the leopard babies this week-end. I have many chores for him to take care of! But that also means I have to clean house today. So I'll not be talking to you all until late Sunday night or early Monday a.m. Take care of yourselves.

Silly thing to say to you but 'Don't work too hard'.
Take care.

 

[Lyn W]

Salami. Bacon. Peppadew piquante peppers and cheddar cheese. Going ofc my diet but i really feel like pizza tonight.

A little of what you fancy does you good!
Enjoy!!!

 

[Lyn W]

I’m down with a headache today. I’ve never had a bad shoulder for about a year and it’s been getting worse.
I went to my chiropractor’s massage therapist and she worked on me yesterday and now I have a headache that won’t go away.
I want to sleep but the contractor hasn’t showed up yet and told me he was coming 2 hours ago.
I’m done whining now.

Maybe it's stress - with all the work you are in the middle of.
I tend to tense up when I'm stressed.
Have you tried the Tens machines for pain relief?
I have used one for minor aches and it seemed to help but that could have been psychological.

 

[Lyn W]

Hi Carol. I am sorry to hear that you have again pain. Hopefully the osteopath can help you.
I cannot stand for longer periods too. I know what you mean. Good luck that you must not wait too long.
When I find a seller of "new bodies" I will order one for you too.

Have you tried here....................

 

[Lyn W]

Our chiropractor is more of a wellness lady. She uses the activator method and she takes care us from head to toe.
If I don’t see results I’ll see someone else. I actually went to a sports medicine dr. and he said I had frozen shoulder but my chiro disagrees.

I may use the tens machine tonight.

I did not drink enough water because I was so lethargic today and I think I was dehydrated.

The contractor never came[emoji51]

You just answered my question about the Tens machine.....

 

[Lyn W]

I hate it when you wait around all day for someone and they don't show.

Well, my house is all dusted and vacuumed and ready for company.

My daughter told me about a cute kid's book called the Wonky Donkey, so I asked my friend, Amazon, to send me a copy. It's really a cute story. But if you want to get the full effect, go to the viedo of "Scottish Grandmother tries to read the Wonky Donkey. I was laughing so hard I think I pee'd a little. I'll try to give you a link:

Such an infectious laugh!

 

[Lyn W]

It's a bit late but I have finally caught up!
Sorry to hear about the various ailments, Carol,Kathy and Linda have suffered and hope all will soon be well for you.
Hope Lena is still having a fabulous time in Italy and that Heather's daughter had a great time at the homecoming prom - she looked beautiful.
Unless I've missed it, you haven't said how your Mum and the care home are after the hurricane @ZEROPILOT, I hope they are all safe and didn't have too much damage or upheaval to cope with. Glad that Anne and her menagerie seem to be OK.
I hope Yvonne gets all her chores done this weekend and l'm looking looking forward to seeing Mark's handiwork when it is finished.
All that is left is for me to wish you Nos Da and I'll not see you over the weekend.
Take care

 

[ZEROPILOT]

It's a bit late but I have finally caught up!
Sorry to hear about the various ailments, Carol,Kathy and Linda have suffered and hope all will soon be well for you.
Hope Lena is still having a fabulous time in Italy and that Heather's daughter had a great time at the homecoming prom - she looked beautiful.
Unless I've missed it, you haven't said how your Mum and the care home are after the hurricane @ZEROPILOT, I hope they are all safe and didn't have too much damage or upheaval to cope with. Glad that Anne and her menagerie seem to be OK.
I hope Yvonne gets all her chores done this weekend and l'm looking looking forward to seeing Mark's handiwork when it is finished.
All that is left is for me to wish you Nos Da and I'll not see you over the weekend.
Take care

Mom is fine. But there is no way for her to charge her phone....So she hadn't been calling every 4 minutes....And that's not a bad thing.

 

[ZEROPILOT]

Congratulations Ed, that will keep you out of trouble.
Will you get discount on goods too?

Yes.
But I'm not sure what it is.
I haven't asked.
I don't generally shop at at Lowes.