COLD DARK ROOM

[Chefdenoel10]

Thank you Lyn... it went relatively well. There was some infection that is cause for concern where the plates, nerve grafts, and bone work was done.. so that site was re-opened, irrigated and cleaned well and then re-closed.. they did a lot of closure where the fasciotomy was but some had to be left open and packed. Wound vac was removed...the plan is to send her home on IV antibiotics and home health for daily wound care.. (Tomorrow hopefully) they also did a large graft so now there’s another large dressing on her thigh where they took the graft from..;-(. If we make it at home with no issues, we won’t have to come back for two weeks...

if you make it home ....
I would go and bash that other kid!!!
Sorry to say that..
I don’t want to upset you... but he should be there or the very least know what is going on and ALL the trouble he has caused to such a wonderful peaceful family.
Little brat!
we love you EllieMay!!
and are there with you in spirit!!! ??❤️

 

[CarolM]

No, the birds are used to that sound as it happens in my house almost every week end from February to October, just usually not that loud. Another thing you can do is if they play rock n roll loud and disturbs you, you need to play Patsy Cline or Hank Williams Sr, Garth Brooks, Dolly, really loud that makes'em crazy. I am so glad I don't have to go thru that anymore. I'm sorry you do

You are just a gold mine of what to do with bad neighbors. Any tips for bad behaving complex residents?

 

[CarolM]

Thank you Yvonne! Your a very nice addition to our crazy world!

Morning Heather. How did the surgery go with Jessica? If I need to read further thought then ignore this email. Any which way Jessica has been on my mind.

 

[CarolM]

Happy sunny Tuesday all. Sunny & bright, chilly & nice. Ground is soggy from the big storms, but good for the plants. I have a few bags of daffodils to dig in, a deck to finish up, the ship’s box to finish. But, i did start & finish a nice little dolly to easily push around heavy plants from porch to inside to sunroom. We might get a real frost tonight or tomorrow night so I’ll lug the Elephant Ear plants inside.

Thanksgiving Cactus

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Love those. I used to have one very many years back. I don't remember what happened to it. And I must get myself one again. As they are beautiful.

 

[CarolM]

What a color!!! Do you know what it's called?
Here's mine, blooming like a crazy thing, even tho I turned it, all the blooms are on one side. How about some photos of your sunroom? I love looking at other members plants...Last night I counted to make a point about saucers, I have 64 plants in my house for the winter.
My lefty cactus...lol
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I don't have any small tortoises in tort tables anymore. So here's what I've done to the tort table in the Mary and Big Sam's shed
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So I am hoping that the pull of the light will over time, will make the old man cactus straighten up

I love love the colour of your xmas cactus. I need to find myself one just like that and with that same colour....?. I absolutely love plants with deep dark colours. I wear pastel and pink or dark blue colours in clothes, but my plants must have deep dark colours and then I am happy. ?

 

[CarolM]

That's exactly what I was trying to find out. And I apologize to Forum members who were grossed out by my feeble attempt at humor. I really apologize, I didn't realize how gross it was until I reread it just now. It would have been better if I had asked Y

That is one of the beauties of getting older (Not that you are, as I consider both your and your sister to be very young still. ) anyyywayyyyy, when you get older, you can generally get away with saying what you like. People most probably can get offended but they won't hold it against you. ?

 

[CarolM]

Wellllll.... Hubby had to go back to work today and I didn’t have anyone at home that could watch Jayden while I brought Jess to Houston for her surgery... Dad can watch him, but he doesn’t do the bath, meds, suppers, and things like that... So the only solution I could come up with was to get a hotel room within walking distance of the hospital .. I can be here with Jess and then walk over and take care of the necessities for them.. ..Poor Dad is very run down from the chemo but he’s here .. said that Jayden is taking care of him! Jess is still in surgery this morning but should be out any minute now. I’ve been face timing them intermittently.. Once I get Jess back and settled in her room, I’ll run over and check on them. ?

Oh Heather. That is a a lot on your plate. I so wish I could help. But I promise I send lots of good thoughts and healing vibes over the air and hope it reaches you and Jessica and your Dad.

 

[CarolM]

You've got an awful lot on your plate right now. Try to stay strong.

almost snap!!

 

[CarolM]

Good evening all, I haven't caught up with your posts yet but I'm very excited because I just found a newt in my kitchen! That's how wet it's been here - even they've had enough of it!
It's back out in the garden now and will hopefully be safe.
So to date my wildlife count includes numerous garden birds including a redwing overwintering in the UK, a hedgehog (not seen for a while so he may have moved on), at least 4 frogs and now a newt!
I wish I'd got a better look at it but it was black and about 10 cm long. Great crested newts are black and very rare but it looked smooth so was probably a common newt. I did try to use my wildlife camera to photograph it but I don't think it worked. Will check later and post here if I caught it.
Hope you are all having a good Tuesday.

Wow, sounds like a fantastic garden you have!! (did that come across as Yoda talk?)?

 

[CarolM]

Ok. Now a coat on the outside of the cabinet doors. We’re using Total Boat Lust Matte Finish Varnish. Supposedly you can put a coat on every hour or so with minimal to no required sanding between coats.

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You are so lucky to have a talent like that. I love working with wood but am not very good at it.

 

[CarolM]

Ok.... corny joke for the day... what does Chevy and EllieMay have in common???

Like a rock ????????

Very good. Love it.

 

[CarolM]

Thank you Lyn... it went relatively well. There was some infection that is cause for concern where the plates, nerve grafts, and bone work was done.. so that site was re-opened, irrigated and cleaned well and then re-closed.. they did a lot of closure where the fasciotomy was but some had to be left open and packed. Wound vac was removed...the plan is to send her home on IV antibiotics and home health for daily wound care.. (Tomorrow hopefully) they also did a large graft so now there’s another large dressing on her thigh where they took the graft from..;-(. If we make it at home with no issues, we won’t have to come back for two weeks...

That sounds like it went well. And I am sure that it will continue to go well. I am holding thumbs that you get to go home today and that Jessica and your father both heal well.

 

[CarolM]

Whahahaha. ? ? ? ? ? ??? I did not even see that. Just shows you, you have subconsciously ruined me forever..... I will never get rid of the duck.

 

[CarolM]

Good Wednesday Everyone.

Well we finally got to the middle of the week. Yay almost at the weekend. although nowadays you look forward to the weekend the whole week, get to the weekend and before you have even blinked you are looking forward to the weekend again. Sigh a never ending story. I really really cannot wait for the day that I retire. I really need to pick up my socks and start walking properly again. I have not been getting my 10 000 steps in daily for the last two weeks which is very bad. I really have to start working on it better. We had a tremor again the other night, Stephen felt it, me I was so far down in dream land that I felt absolutely nothing. My bad. But at least the house did not fall down, otherwise it would have fallen down around me and I would be none the wiser. Okay enough rambling on, as I have nothing else interesting to say. My life currently is filled with bickering residents, work, home, family and garden. So not much else going on.

I think I now might have this:



Enjoy and have an awesome Wednesday.

 

[Lyn W]

Thank you Lyn... it went relatively well. There was some infection that is cause for concern where the plates, nerve grafts, and bone work was done.. so that site was re-opened, irrigated and cleaned well and then re-closed.. they did a lot of closure where the fasciotomy was but some had to be left open and packed. Wound vac was removed...the plan is to send her home on IV antibiotics and home health for daily wound care.. (Tomorrow hopefully) they also did a large graft so now there’s another large dressing on her thigh where they took the graft from..;-(. If we make it at home with no issues, we won’t have to come back for two weeks...

Such a lot for her to go through, and a big worry for you Heather.
Hopefully some time at home will lift her spirits.
Safe journey x

 

[Lyn W]

How do you know it wasn’t Elvis? Or Maryln Monroe? Or someone reincarnated?
Just stepped in for a spot of tea..?

I'm sure they'd come back as something far more glamorous - a swan and peacock maybe.

 

[Lyn W]

Wow, sounds like a fantastic garden you have!! (did that come across as Yoda talk?)?

All not at! My garden is very small but messy so lots of places for amphibians to hide and full of worms, slugs and snails so that keeps them and the hedgehog happy.

 

[Lyn W]

Good Wednesday Everyone.

Well we finally got to the middle of the week. Yay almost at the weekend. although nowadays you look forward to the weekend the whole week, get to the weekend and before you have even blinked you are looking forward to the weekend again. Sigh a never ending story. I really really cannot wait for the day that I retire. I really need to pick up my socks and start walking properly again. I have not been getting my 10 000 steps in daily for the last two weeks which is very bad. I really have to start working on it better. We had a tremor again the other night, Stephen felt it, me I was so far down in dream land that I felt absolutely nothing. My bad. But at least the house did not fall down, otherwise it would have fallen down around me and I would be none the wiser. Okay enough rambling on, as I have nothing else interesting to say. My life currently is filled with bickering residents, work, home, family and garden. So not much else going on.

I think I now might have this:

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Enjoy and have an awesome Wednesday.
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Tremors? For some reason I never associate SA with earthquakes but I suppose they can happen anywhere. We get them occasionally in the UK. You're not living over a diamond mine are you?
Happy Wednesday to you too Carol.

 

[Lyn W]

Good morning/afternoon all.
Another wet and miserable day here - I won't be going anywhere today!
Lola is just surfacing from his house but won't be long before he wants to get back in the warm - I know how he feels!
Have a good hump day!

 

[CarolM]

All not at! My garden is very small but messy so lots of places for amphibians to hide and full of worms, slugs and snails so that keeps them and the hedgehog happy.

Lucky amphibians and hedgehog.