Breakthrough

APRIL 20 

maybe 2700 steps

Much better! Although I am still quite ill, the ear does not hurt so much and am no longer dizzy. My ear still roars. Since I was not dizzy, I took half a pain pill, which of course, made me dizzy again. I sway and lurch around, but I don't fall. 

Easter, we had a chocolate bunny and Dominoe's pizza. No progress toward Easter dinner.  There is still only the turkey breast done. I had a big kale salad later. 

The antibiotic is working, I suppose.  I slept little last night, so feel miserable now. It was an okay Easter once I gave up on food! I cannot be staggering around the kitchen!

Tomorrow, a new cleaner comes. She speaks Spanish and very little English. I am not sure I am up to this. At least my bed will be changed. 

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How was your Easter?

Happy Easter

 

 April 18

steps 4,380

I was so tired, I could not do more. 

I awoke dizzier than the day before. So, I did not take a muscle relaxer. After a bit, I had a pain in my left ear that was excruciating. It was a an earache causing me problems. But, when your balance is gone, it won't matter why you fell. 

Tommy gave me his walker to go to bathroom and followed using canes because he was afraid I would fall. 

I am taking antibiotic and taking measures to help my clogged Eustachian tube. 

I feel too bad to type anymore.

Thursday News

 April 17

11,000 steps

I awoke this morning and sat on the bed waiting for dizziness to go away. It did not, so tried to get to bathroom without falling. In the bathroom, I staggered but hit a wall and stopped the fall.  It is almost 10 pm, and I am still dizzy. At first, I panicked, thinking something dangerous was going on. No, I think I took a muscle relaxer. 

Riding in the car yesterday without anything for shoulder, like a pillow, caused me to relapse in the pain category. Except, my shoulder blade felt like it was coming off my back. After sitting in my chair, I was desperate for sleep and relief from pain. The arm and elbow were okay. 

I considered taking a muscle relaxer. I must have...lol. So, all day long I have been extremely woozy and unstable while walking. The prescription is for three each day. I cannot imagine what I would be like if had taken another today and another tonight.

When I went to bed early morning, I did something I have wanted to do since the day I fell. I lay down on my right side. I was shocked the pain was completely gone in the morning. 

We had a list of things today, so paired that down. 

Tommy was called by insurance agent who refused to find our car. It turns out it was not a water problem at all. The battery cable was barely wired onto the cable. As the battery jiggled in the car, the connection was eventually too loose. Plus, the motor mount was loose and in danger of fall out or something. So, Tommy thinks maybe that is from October hit and run. That is repaired.

The guy who hit us no longer lives at address he gave. So, his insurance company is trying to find him, too. This is the guy who said 'burra' to us and pointed to his jacket logo. 

Tommy told the insurance guy to get it to a body shop and repaired. He agreed to do so. He should after jerking us around. 

We returned the dehumidifier to Lowe's because it quit pumping out water when I could still mash it out of the carpet and seat. 

Damp Rid got no moisture from the car. It has sat on porch when it was raining. Still no water collected in the little bucket. I have used this before, and it worked. I don't know what is the problem.

Several days ago, I noticed the red purse I hate was worn on the four bottom corners. I hate the purse but fixed the corners instead of discarding it. I have a red pen that is a favorite, so I used that on the corners. After a few days, I tried to use wetness to get it to run. Nope. The ink is stable on the purse. Now, I don't have an excuse to get another. 

We met a man down the street working on a house. He came down and removed a danger near the porch. One of the neighbors, dead now, put up a 2x4 railing on one side of the porch to help Tommy with going up the steps. This was on the other side of the porch where I fell on the other side of the ramp. If I had fallen on that side of the ramp, it would have killed me. The guy used wood that is now rotting. The railing was nailed on the with six-inch nails. The wood is mostly now rotten with six-inch nails protruding. Plus, the wood was cut at sharp angle.

I have tried to get Tommy to agree to get it removed. He said, "No, I might need it."  Besides being dangerous, it is unsightly. After I fell and said I hoped neither of us fell there, he has not objected. So, it is gone. I feel safer. Surely, he does.

Lana, you accused me of lying to my doctor, How? I don't lie to doctors!

We also met a man who wants to buy the house with barking dogs and is now abandoned. He said that if he rented to dog owners, he would have them keep dogs on other side of the house. YAY! If he does it. 

Midnight and my dizziness seems to be abating. The shoulder blade seems to be all better. Of course, there is still the rotator cuff problem.

Tiring Day

 April 16

13,000 steps

After visiting the cardiologist today, I am back to more exercise. However, I think I overdid it with too many steps. 

The doctor gave me more info, emphasizing how I could not miss a dose, asking me if I whaere taking the Eliquis. I had brought some with me, but it turns out it was a box with a coupon for more. He rushed out of the room, got two boxes, opened one, punched a pill through the foil, and told me to take it. I must take this for at least a year. 

He told me, emphasized how lucky I was. Only one out of 100 make it alive to the hospital. That is from afib, I think. Then, the surgery is risky. I had tears in my eyes, about to burst out crying. 

He is from Israel. I asked him if he were not afraid Trump would deport him. He looked surprised and said he was a citizen. When I told him Trump deports citizens, he looked shocked. Later, Tommy said does he not read? 

The whole time was very pleasant. Excellent doctor visit, excellent office staff. Now, I have to take care not to die. We picked up 3 grocery ads, bought a couple of items.

I barely slept last night, so took a nap this afternoon. 

For Easter, I have a turkey breast that I will cook with Polynesian sauce from Chick fil A on it, green bean casserole, potato salad, deviled eggs. Maybe something else. We each have a chocolate bunny for dessert.

Car is repaired. More about that later. 

 

Spectacular

 April 15

steps 3500

We were riding along in a paid ride to pick up a rental car when I caught sight of a huge truck on fire! It was spectacular. The whole underside or about 30 feet was in flame, plus more looked to be flames blowing back. 

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Okay, that was not the truck I saw. 

We hired a ride and rode 30 miles south to get a Rogue. It is great for my back.   

I talked on the phone with guy I saw in Lowe's. He came by for a 'free' estimate. Well, $100 to mow and use weed eater is too expensive. Tommy said okay. When I asked the time on Monday he could come, he said it would be Tuesday but he could not commit to a time. My story of sleeping late led him to believe that about 10 am would be good for me. I laughed. So, I asked for 2 pm. He said he could not commit to a time. "We don't deal with time." He would be there when he finished with last job. Tommy guffawed at this. I told him we could not work with that. He relented and said he would be here between 2 and 2:30. I doubted he would be here by 2:30.

He fooled me, got here early and told me he was here at 1:45 as we were bringing home rental car. He asked it they could start. We arrived at 2:30.

He was stacking all the limbs from big tree at back fence. I saw red! Then, it appeared he was stacking tiny limbs on the crosspiece for the clothesline. ??? He was so surprised I did not want limbs across the back fence. He said he was putting the metal line on the clothesline crosspiece and became defensive, saying it would ruin his mower. I said he could wrap it around to keep it up. He refused rather defensively like I was asking for extra work. So, if it blows down, his problem if it ruins his mower. 

Tommy checked for weeds and had him finish. After he had his $100 bill, I looked out and told him to put the garbage can back. He was right near it. Then, I got up, went to door and yelled to get the black plastic bag from against the fence. Tommy said he got the two plastic bags there, too. I think this is too much trouble. We will find someone else. How did a mower and a weed eater manage to miss three bags at the fence?

This was an ambitious sounding young man with a 'crew.'  He wants us to check the yard every time. I prefer not to do that every time. His lawn mower is tiny. I appreciate working his way up. But, he needs to work for other people. Oh, the gas he uses is $32/gal Husqvarna. He used that to justify his price. It is for the weed eater. Expensive gas won't do a better job. It sure did not pick up three plastic bags against the fence. 

Our car is with the right person. This car is rented for five days. There is no problem with getting to doc who did surgery. Tommy is going to wash my hair tonight.

When I came into the living room, Tommy was up and on the phone. He cannot get what he needs using a ten-year-old ATT phone book. So, I got on laptop and gave him numbers of car rental places. 

Okay, Tommy helped wash my hair, did not do whole job

God's in Her Heaven, and all's right with our world.

And, They Lost Our Car!

 Now, the insurance company rep says he is too busy. I called and got someone else. She did not know where it was, but where it should be, which the guy did not know and could not find out. It is 5pm and he has not called back.

Tommy called same locksmith that promised me for hours I would get a call. At the end of the day, I was told they would not come until morning. I asked if they were 24/7. The person said yes and had no answer, just hung up on me. 

I suppose I gave Tommy the wrong number to call, so partly my fault.

I went to bed at 2 am and woke at 4:15am. Finally went back to bed at 11 am and woke at noon. When I came in here, Tommy was watching television and had called no one. I had to stay up and make him call. 

We got a nice young man who made a key and did some extra stuff for $20. He carried dehumidifier to car, backed the car out of the carport since I hit things.

We went to store, and I forgot son's card. grrr

Took car through the car wash. Boy, was it dirty with mostly pollen. Mentioned it was for sale to someone at store who told someone who needed a car and looked at it. 

I am bleary from lack of sleep!

I drove for the first time. It was painful. Tomorrow, we have to find our car and get it to mechanic and get a rental. Mine is hard to get into and difficult for Tommy to drive. This ordeal is wearing me to a nub. So, we jave ;pst twp days.

Now, I have to get a rental car or force him to do so. I am getting sick of asking him. Unbelievably, I still feel the impact of hitting the porch all over my body. My doctor said it was the trauma of the fall. Oh, I have the remnants of a huge bruise on the underside of my breast.  

I suppose no comments means no interest.

The guy who made the key was interesting. We got his life story- Indian and Irish, Second generation Indian. More about his family dynamics and his job. He did extra stuff for us. Interesting young man. 

This is so stressful!

Frustration

 Finally, I gave up on trying to get car to a place to fix electrical issue. So, called tow company and told them where to take it. They will keep it at tow place and deliver it at 8:00. Whew, that was easy. He even carried the 40 lb dehumidifier and put it inside house. Nice, cordial man. He is from Yemen. I hope these guys do not get deported. 

Tommy said the guy started it to make it easier. It was put on a rollback and gone in no time. I felt better. Now to start my car. BIG PROBLEM! I cannot find the fob!

I called a 24/7 locksmith for over two hours and got promises to call me back in five minutes. Finally, the 800 number just hung up on me. Then, someone answered and said a tech would call in morning and schedule a time. I asked if they worked 24/7 and she said "yes."  I told them not to bother.

My frustration level was so high that indigestion was hurting me. I wanted the car to get the birthday card and bogo food. 

Tommy is no fun right now. He keeps telling me not to talk as he is doing important paperwork! I keep forgetting...lol. Oh, he is working on his taxes.I will shut up and not talk.

We still need to get a rental since driving this is a problem for me. Tommy cannot drive it across town to dr because it sits wrong for him with his disability. Neither of us can get into without a struggle or get out. 

Another ongoing frustration. Tommy cannot microwave a hotdog and get it hot. He says if he microwaves it more, it starts popping and breaking. I say any hotdog that stays in same shape after cooking is not good. Next time, he can boil it or fry it, just don't give me a skinny, lukewarm dog!

Do you like a hotdog that is still same size as when bought and lukewarm?

So Angry

 Once again, Tommy is making me angry, just the most angry now. The car will not start, something about electrical system, emergency brake. He wants nearest place to fix it, never mind if that is something they do. So, now, I have to worry about the cardio who operated, appointment with him wed morning. Also need hip xray!

At 5:30, he tries to find close tow without knowing where to take it. 

Car insurance says we don't have towing and he thinks we do. He probably told me he got it and did not! He saves money the inconvenient way!

I needed to get birthday card for son, oldest child and buy bogo stuff. His car is behind mine!

Slept well Fri night with spaghetti and 1 g melatonin. Usually, 1 mg does nothing.

Pain Relief

 Mar 11

steps 3000

flowers to grow under trees with roots.

 The Ground Cover That Offers Delicate White Flowers For Beautifying Tree Roots

SAM, this may work for you.

I could get no pain relief. I told Tommy step by step how to make spaghetti since I have been craving it for weeks. I ate a huge portion and sank into a spaghetti coma and all pain dissipated. That was about 7 hours ago. 

Now, I have developed a very swollen and painful hip! That happened yesterday.

Tommy said to tell you I had an extra dose. Yes, he is telling on me for eating twice tonight.

Other stuff I found.

The Beautiful Ground Cover That Naturally Fertilizes Fruit Trees

10 Powerful Weed-Eliminating Plants For A Flourishing Garden

Smother Weeds With A Ground Cover That Thrives Under Shade Trees

X-rays and Stuff

 I spent time in xray at ER when I went in with two very young women, one still in xray school. They tried to contort my body into positions it will not go into normally. I was amused at them when I was not in pain. They pulled out a huge piece of equipment, saying maybe they could use it. Then, they pulled out something from under the table I was on, discussing what it might be. There was lots! of giggling. 

Eventually, they got film they were happy with and I was released. It was actually fun.

Today, the car was still full of water. Tommy thought the car sitting from Sunday night to Wednesday afternoon would dry it out. Of course not. We bought a dehumidifier, sat in in from seat, put hose so water could come out the window and an electrical cord to utility room. In the crack where they came from inside of car, he taped a garbage bag so bugs would not seek refuge in the car. A neighbor helped him. It took them two hours. About two hours later, lots of water had come out on driveway and yard. 

I found a new mower guy. As we were in Lowe's, two young men were buying weed eater and other mowing/yard equipment. I stopped them and asked the one guy if he mowed yards. He was eager and affable. So, I got his number. I was happy with the work of the last guy, very happy. He kept me hanging, saying he wanted to buy the Impala; don't sell it; son needs car. I felt he was playing me. The cleaner I had got furious when she heard he also wanted Tommy's car. She paid for the car and signed bill of sale before she picked it up to keep him from getting it from under her, saying he had done stuff like this before to her. But, at this point, I have a new guy. 

Did not find a laptop. Car dampness was more important. I just know it has started to mold, so want to dry it and sell it. 

At Sam's Club, we had a hotdog/Coke Combo, $2.75 total for both. 

Once again, I was wet from the car. I changed to nightgown and went to bed. Not only did shoulder hurt, but going out exhausts me. At Sam's we bought plastic cups, Tommy's allergy meds, milk. There was a whole list. Tommy left it at home.

Guy came today for mold remediation. Cannot wait. At about 2 pm on a Wednesday, the place was practically empty, lots of room to move around. 

I go to doctor tomorrow. 

You know I fell on right hip. Well, it hurts just a bit now. The left hip bone is smooth when I touch it. It s the widest point on my him The right hip bone is sort of jagged. I cannot imagine what happened to the right hip point. I hope my doctor has xray machine. Tomorrow will tell. 

These muscle relaxers are messing with my mind!  OH! just fell because of them. I fell into my chair, thankfully. They are messing with my balance, obviously. I had stopped typing, trying to stand up. 

Mark Cuban suggests stocking up on several everyday items. He said that he thought stores would take advantage of the situation in order to raise prices. So, I was on the right track.

Tommy does not want me to talk at all. He is working on taxes. I have things to say...lol. I won't talk.

I did no editing. 

Monday ER

 April 8

steps 3000

Monday, we got into the car for Tommy's appointment. The seat felt damp. Then, I put my hand on the seat--a puddle. We kept going.

Tommy's doctor would not send a wheelchair for me, so Tommy told them he would not come alone.

Off we went to ER. The wound was enflamed and hurting. 

We were sent to big rooms, tiny rooms, all over.

Okay, skipping ahead to over four hours later. 

The male NP said he did not have a room for me so he could examine the wound in my groin. Nurse suggested I could take pants and panties off, stand, spread my legs so he could see the wound. !!!! What country am I in?  She was not a nurse, somebody who pushes wheelchairs.

NP said it was most private room he had. In order to escape, I agreed to sit in one of the big chairs with wooden arms. I took off clothes in this room full of everything but a bed. I wanted a towel and the NP was frustrated, demanding to know why I needed a towel? "So I don't have to sit on this plastic chair,"

Then, I noticed a window shade was open! This is a nightmare. He almost closed it. Tommy did not volunteer that it was still open. 

Picture this. No, don't. I sat in the big chair wearing no panties or pants, slid forward a bit, threw left  leg over the chair arm, and held right groin open while the doctor squatted with a flashlight! horrors. 

He gave me a round of antibiotics. There is more, but shoulder hurts.

Car still wet. I was soaked to the skin and could not wait to peel them off after sitting in wet clothes all day.

Stocking Up because of Tariffs?

april 6 

steps 3000

My legs were in pain, so I walked 3000 steps to relieve the pain. Hope it works. I used a slow pace. Hopefully, I have not damaged healing to wound or vein. 

Tommy only bought a 9-pound pork butt, not 19 lb. Sorry. He froze 3 bags of 2 meals in each one. So, six meals frozen. He will freeze some of the meat cooked in cooking bag. When I eat chicken breasts, he will have pork.

I slept longer last night and sounder. I believe the lack of sleep lately helped me to sleep last night. The 1 mg of melatonin and half a Percocet helped, too. 

Reading about people stocking up before the price increases has gotten me to thinking about that more. We will not stop eating some things. Other things would be foods we would leave off. However, I don't want to stop eating pecans or prunes. So, I have overstocked on prunes and pecans and popcorn. The popcorn is Orville Redenbacher's air popcorn in a jar. We use nothing on it, no salt or butter. We eat it two or three times a week. I eat prunes and pecans every night. I fear we would eat other fattening things if we don't have our regular snacks. 

Oh, we won't give up fruit as a snack. I wonder- how high bananas will go?

We will see. Are you stocking up on anything because of tariffs? Any thoughts? I made a mistake in that my pecans and prunes are from USA. Probably, there will be some increase in cost for some reason that tariffs affect. 

Tommy Cooks By Himself

 Today, I have felt so awful, just no energy or motivation. I did not sleep well last night. Melatonin makes me feel terrible  the next day.

The pork butt needed to be cook ed now. I told him he needed to do it. It was too big for the crock pot or a cooking bag on a pan. So, he cooked it by cutting it in half. I told him what to put on the halves and he did. Salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder on both pieces. He put a bottle of water in the crock pot and half a bottle of water in the cooking bag. 

He has seen me do this before, so he needed very little instructions. Then, he peeled potatoes and carrots. I was in no mood to slice an onion. Even though my right arm was hurting so, I chose to the clean up the potatoes and carrots after he peeled them. I don't trust him to get all black places from potatoes.

So, he cooked 18 pounds of pork and as many carrots and potatoes as he chose. While that was cooking, I had a huge salad, grated cheese, prunes, and pecans. I had meat, half carrot, and small piece of potato when the meal was done. 

Later, he cooked me three cookies from refrigerated section in Publix. We had a half glass of milk. 

That was all I ate except for half a glass of milk this morning and one piece of bread. 

Right now, I feel better because the melatonin has worn off. Tommy is insisting I go to doctor for my elbow and for the wound in groin. Plus, breathing is difficult like when I had the blood clots.

My weight loss has not progressed. I was taking oxycodone and intestines not working as I wish! 

The temp out today was somewhere in mid 80s. Nice. Of course, we have to have bad weather after it is warm. 

Three times today, I have received a call from my bank saying they need to confirm a transaction with my bank by checking my account info. The third time, they wanted to know last four numbers of my account, My bank will want to know about this.

I think it is time to take the shamrock down from the door!

I slept well

 The Percocet is not very strong. I cannot sleep well when I take it. I remain awake just barely and restless. Thursday night I decided to take the  Percocet and melatonin. It worked. I slept over eight hours. 

I also slept on my back so shoulder would not be in a strain and pain. I had to lie with feet pointed out so toes would not be mashed by blankets. 

We planned to go to Cullman to get the forms and instructions for filing our taxes. We could not find them down here. Of course, I have been encouraging Tommy to pick them up from a library nearby. But, it is done. Tommy needed to go in PO to pay for my PO box. We got a burger and headed home after we ate. 

I slept for three hours and we went grocery shopping. Four bags of salad fixings were the top of my list--blueberries,  2 cottage cheese, 2cabbages, two jars of Orville Redenbacher's air pop popcorn, 4 bananas, cookie dough, Special K, bread, maybe something else.

Something strange has happened to my right hip, the one I fell onto that never hurt for four days. I thought someone in icu had hit my hip point and asked them what they did. Well, nothing. After they left the room. i had a huge pain again. Now, there is a huge knot and lots of pain. Tommy says there is a big bruise.  

My lymphedema leg pumps are sitting idle since I am afraid to use the pressure on the wound. I am not suppose to use upper legs and pelvis to exercise or do anything strenuous. Pedaling is out, too.

Keep your fingers crossed I can sleep. 

I will try to type

 But, there  will be no edits.

I have felt so bad today that I wanted nothing healthy to eat. However, I did not resort to junk food. I decided I wanted grilled cheese. I asked if he would try to make it for me if I helped him. He agreed. 

I am not a good slicer. When I have torn or shoulder, I am even worse at slicing. He brought everything to me and then took cheese back in kitchen sliced. When I got everything assembled in the skillet, I told him to cook it low and show if he was not going to stay with it. He did cook it low until I came in and turned it up. I told him to cook it higher like I had it since cheese would be already melted. 

He came in looking proud of the perfect grilled cheese on plate. He said, "Now, I am going to make one for me now that I know how." It was cute. He had never made a grilled cheese sandwich before! I suppose I should not be surprised. 

Dinner was drawn out, not a cohesive meal--grilled cheese sandwich, cabbage, strawberries, pecans, 3 prunes, 1/2 banana. I ate one food at a  time.

I forced myself to type this. 

On the phone, my family doctor told me this was too mist for his office, so I need to find another doctor. 

Tommy looked at the incision for me. It is inflamed and painful, unlike when it was done originally. So, need help with help. 

Temp in high 80s. Had hair colored at shop. $85 + $20 tip. I really look great...lol. Since I cannot raise right arm to apply color or wash my hair, I had no choice. 

Exhausted and in pain!

I Forgot

 I have appointment next week for  post-surgery appointment. I would rather have this arm amputated than endure the pain!

Given To Me

 I asked a nurse if they had a toothbrush I could have. She brought me a little kidney-shaped container with toothpaste, toothbrush, and mouthwash. After that it a seemingly steady stream of items given to me--socks with sticky dots so I would not fall, a thermometer, three pair of panties I had let lie because I did not know they were mine, 4 sample boxes of Eliquis, a tube of Mupirocin, inhalation powder and inhaler, other meds. There were lots more things I forgot. Oh, three diapers, not panties.

The hospital would not allow me to bring a tiny refrigerator to put food in my room. Made to strip in front of double glass doors, told only staff was out there ever. Well, Tommy was allowed to walk through when he came to visit. This it is a violation of Hipaa. Cannot find evidence. 

Good news--my family doctor finally got several wheelchairs, so I can get into the building. he is close to me.  I feel worse, so glad for this news. 

gotta go

Favorite Professor Dies

 His death is not an emotional event for me. He was the first professor I had at UAB and one of the last. I was most interested in the movements and literature he taught--Transcendentalism in America and Romanticism in England. So, we have lost him. I still have what he taught me that has enriched my life.

My favorite teacher who made literature come alive for me was my seventh-grade teacher and 10th grade English teacher.  

I rode to Publix with Tommy while he shopped for the items on our list--prunes, bananas, Gum Interdental brushes, 2 chunks cheddar bogo, Boston Butt $17. 23. We need slaw and salad.

Heart is beating wrong. I don't know what that means. 

Do you often think of favorite teachers and professors?

PureWick Female Catheter

 

They put this on me. Gross? I thought so too, until I used it for four days. Just lie there are pee. you pee and it is sucked up into a jar.

Feeling worse. Sent home with wrong instructions for meds. 

Do you know anyone who has used this?

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PureWick™ Female External Catheters

at least six inches long, excluding tube

"You Almost Died" "I Saved Your Life"

 First things doctor said to me after surgery. 

Wednesday afternoon, I became ill, knew I was going to die and went to ER in ambulance. I was sweating profusely, gasping for breath, could barely stand. I went in ambulance alone. NO, it was Thursday.

Thursday, I was examined and had blood clots in my lungs, profuse amount. Thursday, had surgery and doctor made those two statements. I have lots of different meds, many instructions, precautions. Doctors were thorough, helped me lots. And, I get to live another day. Came home today, Saturday, in a Lyft. My first Lyft driver was from Senegal. Today's driver was from Israel. Nice guys. Tommy road in cab twice. Weather, roads, crazy driver caused me to request this. Finally, today I had him search my purse contents for a tip that was not a twenty.

Can you imagine all this? It is hard to write. I will do it little by little.

Day Two

 Slept in chair Tuesday night and got in bed near dawn and slept until 1 pm. I sleep well with oxycodone/percoset. I started out in bed, but new pains all over set it. Parts of my body hurt that never hit the porch. 

The thumb and three nails on my right hand were destroyed into the quick. They hurt, too. Only middle finger escaped unscathed. 

Tommy scrubbed two monster sweet potatoes and I trimmed and oiled them. He baked them forever in the oven. We had baked chicken. He opened a can of green beans. Dinner was filling, delicious, and did not hurt my stomach. 

We went to gather the ads, bought nothing. I tried not to hurt too much. We delivered the prescriptions beforehand, and they were ready before we came home. I took one percocet and slept well. I was afraid I would fall taking it. I was not dizzy at all. 

Lyft driver was from Senegal. We had an interesting conversation. NOT! He spoke French. He refused money, card, anything. Tommy gave him $10 for a tip. We had no idea the charge, so unsure about tip. He grinned and seemed happy. 

Arm hurts. Gotta go.

Fell

 It was a beautiful day, and I fell out of door and was hanging off the  porch, one hand on ground to keep from falling off onto my head! I kept screaming help and Tommy tried to get my hand to pull me onto the porch. I resisted his yanking on me because he could fall, He was confused as to what I wanted him to do. He never thinks of 911, and I have to tell him every time. Neighbor across street heard me and went to get grandson two doors down. Tommy said he drove off before she could run down there. So, she got neighbor and he shoved my up as he stood on ground. EMT then arrived.

I thought it was just bumps and scrapes and would not go to ER. Now, I will call them back as I am in excruciating pain and cannot move joints. Thank goodness dr appt for tomorrow is cancelled. 

After fall, we went to Pig, publix, bank, and to look at a car. Tommy is exhausted, I know. He has said he is too tired, so he goes in and buys one thing every day. Today, the list was still long, but he stayed in there an hour getting everything on the list. Ads go off today. My milk is 2 half gallons for $9, got 4 half gallons. 

Only left leg is unscathed! And my head.

If you say something that annoys me, I won't post it.

Hybrid or Not?

 No steps for over a week, I think.

I am a teeny bit better. I lost weight gained and am down still another pound. You know how you weigh something and 30 pounds? Then, you lose down to something and 29 pounds? That always seems like a great thing to me. Do you feel that way with weight loss? 

Tommy wants to get a hybrid SUV. I have read up on them but found nothing bad. How about your experience? Or rumors or about one belonging to someone else. 

My laptop is falling apart. Every laptop I have ever had has fallen apart, literally pieces falling off. I don't know what I do. These are Dell and HP. Do you ever have parts fall off or break off your laptop?

Tonight, we had baked chicken, chopped salad, and squash and onions. Cottage cheese and fresh blueberries are my snack and then cheese.

I need to take meds, hang up wet laundry.

So Much Has Happened

 

Yet nothing has happened! I had a fever one day, and then nothing. My lips indicate some sort of feverish state. They have been raw, peeling, and pain from the peeling. This has been going on since the February 4, definitely since February 22. But, I was puzzled. Brain fog, inability to express myself coherently, whole body pain. There were many symptoms, nothing that made sense. 

Finally, on Wednesday, I could not walk. I was coming out of the bathroom when my body became so heavy. I wedged myself into the door of bathroom and called for Tommy to get me. Somehow, he helped me to my bed. Since then until today, I have used my walker with not attempt to walk independently. I always felt like I was falling over sideways one way or the other. I know it sounds bizarre.

Finally, as I had spasms (it appeared) in kidneys. Friday morning, I called doctor and have an antibiotic. It seems to be working with three out of twenty pills in me. Food has held little interest for me. I ate little, maybe one meal each day. One day, I heaved lots but tried not to throw up because the carpet would suffer. I carried around a small trash can for several days. 

I do know exactly what kidney spasms feel like since I spent week in hospital with problems with kidneys after first baby.

Tommy has cooked two different batches of thawed chicken. I had him freeze the cooked chicken so it would not spoil. He had to throw away two packages of the now-thawed chicken that I did not feel like going into the kitchen to cook. I think we had six packs of raw chicken thawing--bscb, thighs, tenders. I figure chicken is chicken. I just don't eat the thighs. But, they make the rest tasty. 

He misses parts of his cooking lessons. He skimmed off the potato peeling so he would not throw out edible potato. He left the green potato! So, I had to re-peel. It takes me promising him diarrhea and pain to make it soak in. 

I did manage to cook squash. I never ate much, but it was delicious. There is another head of cabbage, chopped salad, and other things I have sent him in to buy. For four days I did not step foot in the kitchen. We cannot drive two walkers into the kitchen. Well, they will both go in, but maneuverings is impossible to do safely.

As soon as I can, I will make an appointment with a urologist for a well-patient appointment! 

The weather was beautiful today. I suggested a trip to the park to sit in car and eat drumsticks. That ended badly hours later after milk in the drumsticks got its revenge on me.

We saw firemen and two firetrucks at the tennis court playing tennis, I thought. Tommy said it was pickleball. Interesting--ping pong paddles with whiffle balls? We surmised that the trucks were there in case the guys needed to answer a call. One guy drove away quickly with lights and sirens. These guys were not neglecting their jobs. 

This post won't be edited; deal with it by ignoring mistakes. 

I have not seen or read much about what Trump and Musk are doing. 

Kraft mac and cheese was calling me so bad! Tommy talked me down. His excuse--it's midnight. So? I keep a box and eat it about every six months. 

I gave worn myself plumb out. 

The gadget at the top of the page is for putting meds or lotions on extremities. Tommy has a horrible sort of wedge out of his foot. The doctor gave him a tube of something to put on it. He cannot reach his foot, especially the bottom of his foot. I am willing to help, but his foot will not go into my lap. He cannot get it up at all. Any position that he can assume for his foot, I cannot reach and hold the position to administer this cream. So, I searched and bought this applicator, 19 inches long. It is capable of being bent by hand and bent to another angle if need be. 

Monday

 Tommy's hair looks okay. I have not felt like fixing the few bobbles. 

When I was in the grocery store on the electric cart, a woman bent over my shoulder and spoke to me. "There is a mark on your back that has a little black spot in the middle. Maybe you can have someone look at it. It might be a tick." She repeated this, urging me to take care of it. I had been to the dermatologist and had some spots blasted off. She was so nice, concerned, and sincere that I just thanked her and assured her that I would have someone look at it. 

Tommy looked and said it was the remnants of the actinic keratosis. It was an unfounded concern, but I didn't want to discourage her from helping others or make her feel foolish. 

The only reason she could see anything on my back was because I wore the Rafaella blouse with a keyhole in the back. I was touched at her concern. 

Tommy cooked a lot of bscb tonight with potatoes. We went out and he came home without stopping for carrots and cabbage. Tomorrow. He did the whole job tonight. I certainly hope he did not fling or splash the raw chicken about. 

I have re-lost most of the weight I gained. So, one more pound and I will be at my lowest again. Tonight, I managed to drag and lift scales to kitchen since it won't work on carpet. I only had on my panties. I could feel them flapping. Tommy happened to come in. He said the elastic on the legs of my panties did not even touch my legs! And, I just ordered a dozen new panties, same size. I am sure the present size is stretched out. But, I have never had baggy panties, even in the back!

I tried for a long time to find a urologist. They are not taking patients or need an interview application. I don't understand. Today, I have had a hard time staying on my feet. Tommy gave me his walker to get to the bathroom today because I was afraid to try to walk. Maybe the ER is where I will go. 

Haircut

 On Saturday evening Tommy asked me if I had Bandaids. Of course I do, but asked why he wanted one. Where the dermatologist burned off a huge skin tag, he had scratched the itchy scab. It was open, raw, and bleeding. I told him the toothpaste I was using would help him since he said it was still itching. He let me put some on the open sore of this huge skin tag. He immediately said it was no longer itching. Today, he had his t shirt off and I asked how it was. He said he had forgotten about it. He felt and was surprised the Crest was still there. He said he has never put Crest on his skin. 

Tonight, I cut his hair. He was a pain most of the time. I could barely stand to cut it, so tomorrow I will do a little bit more to fix it when my standing ability recovers. Halfway through, I had him go into the bathroom to look at it. He took a pick and combed it over. There was hair six inches long that would be three inches below his ear when the combover fell down or blew down. The man has plenty of hair and not a bald spot anywhere. 

Fortunately, he will forget to do the combover. He always does. The barber he went to before I started cutting his hair put a part half an inch above his ear. She was 35. Did she not notice he had plenty of hair and did not need a combover? Did she assume an old man needed a combover despite his abundant hair?

I need to call for a haircut well before Easter. She will be very busy after this week. 

Since the wind was down today, he went to car and found the woman salesperson's card at car dealership. It was in the car like I thought. Nothing blew away outside. I wonder about the roof. We stayed home today. I was antsy to go out but kept myself under control. 

It has been several hours since I cut his hair. He has combed it without a combover. See?

Tornado stories are horrifying. There has only been reported one death so far. That could be because the Weather forecasters dominated the television all day Saturday, people listened, and took shelter.

How did you fare in the tornado outbreak and the wind? 

Have you ever put Crest or other toothpaste on any skin irritation? 

Another Car Dealer

mar 15

steps 10,500

Before the car dealer yesterday, we stopped by another dealer. I could not get out of there fast enough. We drove around the lot and no one came out to us. Finally a guy not a salesman walked by and said he would go get someone and told us to park 'up there' pointing to the building.

We drove up to the building and waited. A man came out and walked right past us and stood on passenger side of the car facing away from us. Finally, I rolled down the window and spoke to him. He said he was looking for us. That seemed weird since he passed us and stood near us. 

He was handing me a card and called me "Baby." I said sternly, "Don't call me "Baby." "Oh, I am a Christian and I just luuuv everybody." I started yelling at him--Yeah, I know your kind, preaching or going to church and then going out and loving everyone you can! Go away!" We drove away to the young lady with whom we talked next at another dealership. 

I asked Tommy if my reaction was wrong. He said no that the guy should have kept his mouth shut. His response was all kinds of wrong.

We told the young woman we would come back today. She gave me a card and told me it was her personal cell. Now, I cannot find it. I suppose it is in the car. But, it is too windy to go out. It was too windy to go to the car dealer. I suppose she figured it out. 

Tommy finally woke at 4:30 pm. I thought maybe he had not slept all night, so I didn't turn on tv or disturb him. No, he had a sinus headache but refuses to do anything for it. These headaches usually last three days. 

Tommy must have a haircut before he leaves the house again! Mine needs color!

We are trying to watch TV. Weather has been on all stations. Everyone is looking at tornado possibilities. It looks grim. I suppose we will know in the morning what happened. 

Tommy may not feel like car shopping on Sunday. Car lots may not be open on Sunday. I still do not feel well at all. Yesterday, I could barely pedal. Today is a bit better. 

A bag of the opened Black Kow fell off another one. The black was escaping in the wind! My deer even though still on the porch were blown around on the porch. I was surprised they were still there.

Okay, we are clear of weather danger, but some of the state is still being watched.  

How has the weather been at your house? Wind? Tornadoes? Flooding? 

Car Shopping

 We had something to do today which was cancelled, maybe because of impending storms. I said to Tommy, "Why don't we go to the car place and look at cars?" After we finally figured out where I was talking about, we went there. 

As we were talking to saleswoman, she asked if we were interested in a hybrid I said no as Tommy said yes. I was shocked. So, we tried a hybrid. Well, I test it for ease of entry and if it hurts my back. 

There were brilliant blue like we wanted, new cars. Tommy was willing to buy that for me! I want a light car for safety reasons. I said wistfully that I wished they were pink. She said I could 'wrap' it. Like Saran Wrap? 

Is this wrapping sturdy? I never heard of it.

She said to come back tomorrow and they would get one like we wanted. I think we cannot buy a newer car since the seat backs have changed. 

This woman was doing a good job helping us. She was black, but when she went back inside for something, a very stern-looking black man came back out with her. He was looking very stern. He quickly came and leaned on the window on passenger side and said, "Now, what is it you are looking for? I looked him dead in the eye without a bit of friendliness in my demeanor and said, "We have already told her what we want. She knows, and she is doing a very good job helping us." He said he was just trying to help her. I said something to the effect that it did not appear she needed any help. Finally, he asked her what we wanted. He treated her so nasty. I told her I hated he talked down to her. She said the guys in there always treated her that way. 

I told her she should get some fuzzy slippers instead of the heels she was wearing. She said she was required to wear heels, and bitterly said the guys could wear sneakers. I would hate to be in the workforce this day and age. Flat shoes are okay for teachers and researchers, thankfully. My neighbor had to wear a longline bra and a girdle and heels and hose to teach first grade! She taught 80 years ago.

We came home after picking up bread bogo at Publix. Shopping for cars is exhausting. 

We tried to pick up a prescription for me, but it was not ready for the third day. Finally, after returning and sitting in line for over 45 minutes, we got both. There were only two people/cars ahead of us. Eventually, there were 8 behind and 5 of them left. This was the cream for me to rub on my endometriosis. NOT Thankfully, there were directions on the tube. 

Chances are great we will have an outbreak of tornadoes. I will sleep here in my chair in the living room until I cannot sleep. I would hate to lose all my possessions again. The tree in the backyard will come down in the wind one day. It is so weak and large that it would come through my bedroom in the front of the house. Yikes. Lights are in place. We both have our chargers on our chairs. We won't be stuck in the reclining position...lol. 

Tommy went into the kitchen to get his dinner as I wanted none. After 30 minutes and little noise, I went there to see what was happening. He was making a pizza! I had  bought a package of three pizza crusts on sale. He said he could not make pizza because he had no pizza pan. I do think there are round pizza pans, but he was having none of it. I told him the crust would work on the big rectangular pan, and if it did not, just fold up two of the sides. 

Finally, today, I told him to remember the crusts, the pizza sauce, cheese, and the hamburger meat he had cooked. And that he could put anything on it that he wanted. So, he was making pizza. He got a huge salad and looked happy. I wonder why he pushes so about some simple things.

At this point, we are watching the weather for a possible tornado. The wind made it hard to walk up the ramp, but the wind is down now. 

Are you in danger of violent weather according to the television? 

Rubbing Cream on Endometriosis

March 13

5000 steps

There was no bad weather here today even though it was predicted. It was very sunny and warm--75F. I am not sure what we did today. 

But, we went to pharmacy to pick up a prescription for me and one for Tommy. Neither are in. I asked her what my med was and what it was for. She read from the computer and said a name I have never heard. I asked her how to use it. She said it was a cream to rub on endometrioses.  I knew that could not be. She read it again to confirm the fact to me. 

I asked for a printout of the drug and info. I had to have an id to show her. She had just given me a prescription under my name yet needed to see id just for info. We came back home and got my driver's license. The sheet of paper did not even have my name on it. There is no mention of endometriosis or rubbing the cream on endometriosis! Have you or anyone you know rubbed cream on endometriosis? I don't even have endometriosis.

The guy from the heating company came and performed a six-month preventive service. He was full of info for us. Now, we know a place to remediate mold. The attic is full of it. The ceiling in the closet is collapsing. Tommy says 'later.' So, I make all the appointments around here. I have other plans for the house. 

For dinner, I put a boiled egg and other things in a can of tuna and had salad. Tommy had ground beef in hotdog bun with coleslaw. I had lots of fruit. 

There are storms some places. Not here. How is the weather at your house? Stay safe.

Oncologist Wednesday

 Even though the appointment was at 1:45 in the afternoon, I could barely move, could barely get onto the table. This doctor replaces the gynecological oncologist that died. His father and grandfather died from same cancer and he leaves three boys. I know his wife is tied in knots about their health. I could not think of words, so sounded like I had dementia. 

We left there and went to BK close by. We were going to get small, plain burger. They are $2 or over. Since there is Duo deal, we could get two Whopper Jr.s. for $5. The person at the window said something about me going to the doctor. I suppose from seeing my id bracelet. Then said, how is your blood pressure?  Okay. How is your diabetes? Okay, I guess. She checked up on several medical things with me. I laughed and said, "Is this the hospital's annex?"

She said, "Well, you go to the doctor, then come eat all this fast food?" I defended myself as I laughed, "But, we did not buy fries, bought small burger, no mayo, just vegetables on mine. Diet Coke small?" I don't remember how it all ended, but we were not offended, and she did not give up chiding us as she was very friendy. 

Tommy keeps correcting me saying it was a man, not a woman. ???

We stopped by all the stores to get ads. I bought two of the Red Delicious apples I did not yesterday. Since then, I have been sitting in my chair, trying to rest or sleep or something. I only had a small bowl of cabbage for dinner. 

On the news tonight, we saw a bad backup of traffic from an accident where we had just gone through. I am always grateful not to be sitting in a traffic jam. We almost got hit again in an identical accident near the hospital, but on the driver side of the car. The insurance company would never believe Tommy was not at fault somehow. Tommy was going about five miles an hour when a car going at least 30 miles an hour came zooming into our lane. Thankfully, Tommy braked and swerved. 

At the doctor Tommy left my purse in the car and let it go with the valet. It had $500 cash in it which I cannot find now. Hopefully, I had taken it out of my purse. We will look for it tonight or tomorrow.

After the cabbage for dinner, I am having half an apple, pecans, and three prunes. I never have more than three prunes. 

Have you ever lost a large amount of money? Did you find it?

Edit: I found the money still in my purse plus another $80.

Tuesday Groceries, Doctor, and Stuff

 Today was a beautiful, sunny day. However, at some point two mosquitoes found their way into the car. They did not start flying around for about two hours. We swatted until we were almost swatting each other. These are black or dark gray mosquitoes that are impossible to kill. It seems like they are invincible. 

We both went to the podiatrist. She really hurt me getting the ingrown toenail out. The top part is not too bad, but lower in the nail is horrendous. She really made Tommy bleed from his toe but had styptic powder to stop it. I know about styptic stick, but not the powder. She gave us each a brief foot rub. Nice!

I went into Publix and bought 3 half-gallons of my milk, two 11-oz blueberries for $8, yellow squash $2.99, Large Publix eggs $6.39 for a dozen. Total $36. I forgot to get beautiful Red Delicious Apples. I will get those tomorrow.

I needed to go to SS office, but I read on internet that it was closed. I know it is easy to get into without even one step. Rats! I know a lot of those employees, and now they have lost their jobs, and life is made more difficult for people. 

Once again, Tommy lost his key fob. He could find it nowhere in the car. I asked a guy in Publix to help him. He went out and opened the passenger back seat door and immediately saw it behind the driver's seat. How it got in the little door pocket in the back seat door is a mystery. I think he put it in his lap, and it slid off his leg and into the back seat. He always puts things in his lap and moves around. Then, one of us has to find things. Most of the time I have to reach over between his feet and struggle to reach whatever he drops. Maybe he will learn after two times. 

I took a nap at 7 and woke at 8 tonight. I awoke with a fever. The doctor tomorrow can tell me something or send me to proper doctor. 

Dinner was leftover baked chicken, tiny piece of potato and 6" of carrot and a small bowl of cooked cabbage. I really could not eat much more. Tommy is chopping and cooking two packages of ground round.  He ate during my nap. 

Today, when we were out, we took things to eat. I had applesauce and wheat thins. I think he had a cheese or pb sandwich. We bought nothing. Tommy said we could not get stuff in freezer, so we gave away frozen turkey breast to young mother who was going to let her grandmother bake it. 

The tulips Tommy planted from purchase are not coming up. I may dig one up to see if he planted them upside down! I know they will come up eventually.

French fries in commercials make me drool for fries, but we have not had fries in months! Do you want fries when you see them on commercials? 

With a fever, I don't feel like pedaling. So, more tomorrow, maybe.

Two trips to the doctor in two days will be brutal. 

Smoky Day

 Mar 10

steps 12,000

On Sunday, we went to Walgreen's to get a prescription for each of us. His was not ready and mine was $175. Not paying that. 

When I went with Tommy to Walgreen's, I just wore my jacket and my nightgown, short but to my knees. I wrapped my throw around my waist and went to the car. When we came home, I got out of the car, clutching my blanket and went up the ramp, as I turned to go toward the house, I felt a breeze behind me and clutched my behind since the gown was almost to my waist! I was so embarrassed! I got inside as quickly as I could. Next time, I will pull on a skirt. 

Sunday night, I wanted scrambled eggs for dinner. I scrambled 8 eggs, ate 1/3 of the eggs, and put two-thirds into a bowl for Monday and Tuesday lunch. 

During the freeze a couple of weeks ago with the terrific winds, damage occurred to our bags of Black Kow. It had been stacked on the edge of the porch behind huge flowerpots. I think half the fertilizer uncovered by the wind blew away. When it gets warmer, Tommy will dip it all into a five-gallon bucket. I told him to put some in tulips and other flowers.  

I bought the bags of fertilizer and some potting soil about four years ago in anticipation of planting again in my raised gardens. Of course, I was unable to work that. We have dipping the bags of fertilizer to look forward to doing. I hate to sell my raised gardens because I hold out hope I can plant tomatoes again. 

Today, I felt awful, so went for a nap. At 2pm with no nap and little rest, we went to Cullman to get my mail. I did go into Publix and bought one thing, not one I went in to get. I did snatch a 12-inch skillet, something I have said I was going to buy five years ago. The skillet will replace the 10-inch skillet that has started to peel. Really, I did not slow down the cart! Eggs at this Publix were over $7/doz. That price worries me.

Just now, Tommy told me that is not a place peeling. It is where the spatula is stuck to the surface from my melting it and ruining the spatula, melting it all over. It has two scratches elsewhere, so it goes in the trash anyway. I used cast iron to cook until my wrist cannot hold cast iron anymore. Pots and pans are stainless steel. This one skillet will be my only non-stick cookware.

As Birmingham came into view, It looked like there had been an awful fire. The city was covered in a haze. There was a controlled burn in Bankhead Forest. Tomorrow, it will be gone. 

I cannot wait to eat my last third of my scrambled eggs tomorrow. They are so scrumptious.

Tomorrow and Wednesday I have doctor appointments. Fun! 

Friday will be at least 80F! That makes me happy.

How much are eggs where you live?

Do you ever go out with your skirt up?

Burning Dangers

Mar 9  9,999 steps

 Last night, I had the thermostat set where the ac would come on eventually instead of on heat where it would definitely come on soon. Thankfully, I did not wake sweating. Tommy just now said he did not get cold. The ac may have not come on. 

We were watching a movie that did not go off until 4 am considering the time change. However, I got 9 hours sleep! 

When I turned on the TV Sunday, Dog the Bounty Hunter was on. I decided today was the day to watch it. I will not ever watch it again. I was tired of the tramp stamp way down low on the girl who chewed gum hard and fast with her mouth open. I think Dog tries to convert people from drugs and to religion. The whole show left a bad taste in my mouth. I am not sure which of his five or six wives were on this episode, the huge-busted blonde. I think I would prefer Ice Road Truckers. No, wait, neither one. 

Friday, the nurse wheeled me up to our appointment while Tommy gave the car to the valet. He wanted to know where his key fob was. I used mine to get into the car. So, he did not actually need his until the valet needed it. He searched the car and the nurse took mine to him. I had to remove the house key and my cell phone, 

We came all the way home with only my key fob. I opened the house with the house key. He came inside searching for his fob. I reminded him that it would have to be in the car since we could open the car doors without it. Sooo, he went back and searched the car twice, first in the back seat, then under the front seat with a flashlight. It was under the front seat of the car! UGH So, we could settle down. 

I think we had 200 wildfires this last weekend. I saw this article below, and it was very informative. It reminded of when a neighbor where we moved 50 years ago, burned toxic wood. Everything inside was painted green. Green paint from the 50s contained lead paint. She came over to the pile of wood from inside our house that the carpenters piled at the curb. She told me later she was able to burn it for weeks. She ran a home nursery that no one monitored! 

burning dangers

Today, it was coolish and soggy, about48 degrees, and drizzly, sprinkles, not much falling at one time. 

How was your Sunday?

Forrest Gump Again

 Saturday night here.

March 8. My Mother would have been 103 today.

EDIT

Steps 9,999 I relented and could do no more.

Going to the doctor wiped me out. We went there, got a small burger and came home after a visit to bank and The Pig. I went in neither place after we left the doctor.

At dinner Friday, I could not eat, so told Tommy to fix me nothing. I went to bed at 10 after complaining I would get hot. He countered he would be cold. He set the ac so low it would never come on. It did not and I had to get out of the bed at 2;30 am because I was hot and sweaty. I sat in here about an hour and went to sleep sitting up. I awoke at 9:30. I still had not recovered from Friday. 

Some guy opened the storm door, gave two shave-and-a-haircut knocks about 3 pm. Tommy was asleep and I was under my laptop. So, I loudly asked who it was twice. 'from verizon' I loudly asked what he wanted....something about asking us some questions about our internet. I told him we did not want anything from Verizon and not to come back. Do you remember someone came last year with the shave-and-a-haircut knock. I think he was the guy who put his foot in the door. So, I need to call Verizon. WEIRD! Tommy always opens the door to unknown persons!

It is now Saturday night. I had dinner--chopped chicken on a bun with bbq sauce and slaw on the sandwich. Tommy, too. 

I did nothing today. I might pedal some. Well, I did 'do' something. Forrest Gump played again. We watched it again and hung onto every word. I did catch something I have never realized before. (Bubba asked Gump if he had ever been on a shrimp boat. Gump replied that no, but he had been on a big boat. Bubba laughed and explained a shrimp boat.) It was so much fun, even this time. Tom Hanks was very good at showing his feelings through his eyes. Maybe it will play again this week. lol

Tommy will want the ac on tonight so I won't get so hot. Thank goodness. I will pedal some, watch news and go to bed if I can stay up until after the news goes off.

Allergy season is here. We both are having sinus problems.  

How about you? Are your allergies affected? 

Is there any movie you would like to watch again two days later? 

Thursday

 I managed to get my hair washed tonight with Tommy's help. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. 

The only thing we did today was to gather the 3 ads. Tommy shopped--toilet paper, potatoes, bananas, milk for him, milk for me, Sweet Baby Ray's Vidalia BBQ Sauce. That bbq sauce is so good I could eat it with a spoon. Only the potatoes were reduced. This will be a low spend week, it appears. 

We drove next door so I could see if the huge elm has broken branches, either fallen or hanging in the tree. Tommy had walked out to the little dogwood. He said it broke off at the ground. It was a dying tree, anyway. He tried to move it. But, it was too heavy for him to drag even an inch, much less to road. 

For dinner I had baked chicken breast, baked potatoes and carrots. Tommy had chicken breast, potatoes, carrots, and greens. 

I still have not pedaled. My arms and hands are trembling all the time. My back is bone on bone, so not sure if the trembling problem is from my back problems. 

It was warm when we left the house, but I soon needed the jacket I carried with me. It was still windy, so that made it too cool for me. 

Oh my! Forrest Gump just came on and the Elvis episode is on. Such fun. Gotta go.

Wednesday--Bed for Me

No steps today or yesterday. Bed or napping in my chair was the order of the day. I did go to the door to inspect the fallen tree. I looked out the kitchen window and determined the Elm was standing except for many little limbs. Someone needs to go to back yard and inspect the roof. The neighbor across the street has many roof shingles flapping along the edge of the roof. The same thing happened to his rental a few months ago in the same place, so I wonder if the owner even repaired the flapping shingles. 

I am eating the rest of the chicken alfredo dish for dinner. The broccoli and pimientos made it look like a dish appropriate for Christmas.  Tommy ate a hamburger with the rest of the chopped hamburger and slaw. He gave us both such large helpings that it will take another hour to eat my helping. 

Read no further unless you can read the following as information, not an attack.

 Bid Paddles

"The use of the bid paddle in ancient Rome can be traced back to the Roman Republic, which lasted from 509 BC to 27 BC. It was used as a means of voting, with each voter holding a small wooden tablet to indicate their vote. The tablet was marked with the name of the candidate they supported. This method of voting was known as tabellae, and it was used for both public and private elections."

There are pages of information in this article. Yet, nowhere is a paddle equated with racism. No auction house is excoriated for the use of paddles as racist. Other governments use the paddles for recognition and to vote. Only recent Republican attacks mention racism when talking about Democrats with paddles protesting in Congress. 

I am still on the verge of a heart attack or stroke from his speech with all the attitude and cruelty. No, being sick is not affected by this state of chaos. I did not even turn on my cell phone today. We did put away the Santa and two deer on a table. Progress!

Windy!

Today, about 1 pm, there were blue skies and fluffy clouds. About 3 pm, the skies were dull and cloudy. Then, the fierce wind started. We had a chore and Tommy went to Publix to get Pepsi b2g2. The came to $5 for a pack of 12 drinks. I had forgotten slaw bogo, so $2.50. I forgot what else, maybe nothing. 

I sat in the car while he went in. The wind rose, and I was afraid the wind might blow him over. As he came out and was loading the car, I saw two people I see all the time in Publix. One woman was late 70's. I suspect the younger woman, maybe 50s, has intellectual disability. The mother drives, but the daughter helps with getting things from shelves. 

The older woman wanted an electric cart. I could tell. She cannot walk well, and I always see her in an electric cart. Plus, the daughter was pointing and shaking her head. 

As we got to the other end of the parking lot, we saw a cart. So, I hopped on it and rode it all the way back to the store, explained I knew she needed it, that I understood. Then, she refused to take it. When I told her we were through shopping and I got it specially for her, she still worried Tommy was not there. Actually, he was, just lurking where I could not see him, I don't know why he would wait so far away. I was off the cart and trying to get him to come to me. 

I also told her if she called the store and asked them to bring a cart, they would. I explained that the manager saw me struggling to walk and told me to call next time. So, she was surprised and happy to hear that. 

It is not often I can help someone, but today I could. Instead of giving up something/chocolate for Lent, Anne in the Kitchen will be doing a kindness for 40 people. I think that is a good idea because giving up chocolate for 40 days would be too hard. This way, I can do forty good things for others. It really makes no difference because I have never observed Lent. My church does not do that.

No steps for yesterday or today. I am going to AFC or somewhere to see what could be wrong. 

Tommy and I were inside and the wind was fierce. I heard a strange noise. Tommy, much later, looked out the door and exclaimed that the tree fell down. The dogwood tree fell down, wrested from the ground by the wind. It was dying anyway, and it looked awful. So, it needs to be dragged to the road, about 12 feet away. This fall, we will get someone to plant another tree. I hope the maple in the backyard does not succumb to the wind. It so, it will hit the house, but it is failing too. I imagine it is hollow inside. 

I have not pedaled at all last night or today. Legs need therapy. 

Hopefully, my deer don't blow away! Is it windy at your house? 

TOMMY'S HOUSE IS CREAKING FROM THE WIND. SCARY!

Experimenting

 Tonight, I am watching Ice Road Truckers or something like that. I never knew truckers drove over a frozen lake with ice only three feet deep. Talk of the ice cracking and a truck falling in make me nervous for them. 

There is another show I want to see, Dog, the Bounty Hunter, both only once. 

Tommy boiled four eggs for me. Two will probably go into tuna salad. I bought celery, so I will have some in the tuna salad. 

When I first married, I made tuna salad with lots of ingredients. We both had two sandwiches from one bowl of tuna salad. They were not skimpy sandwiches, either. 

Ice Road Truckers is off. It is just okay. I will never watch that again. 

I am really ill. I think I know what is wrong, with two or three backup things going wrong. So, no pedaling. I can barely move right now. I never, ever go to bed without brushing my teeth. Sunday night, I just staggered off to bed with no thought of my teeth. UGH, cannot do that again. 

Today was a pretty, warm day. 

Dinner: we both had the meal we cooked last night--baked chicken, potato, carrots and slaw. This was a meal that came out of the oven after we had eaten. Delicious. I had very little. Later, I had a small bowl of strawberries and blueberries.

Have you ever seen Ice Road Truckers or Dog, the Bounty Hunter? Do you like them?

Sunday

My elderly (93 yrs) friend could not talk when I called. But. she did say that she was going to the doctor and her father who lives with her now, would take her to the doctor. Of course, her father is not still alive and husband who she lives with does not drive. So, lots of changes with her.

Tommy was washing the dishes after 1:30 am. He will not leave dishes. The kitchen is cluttered but has clean counters, stove, and sink. I hate not to be more help. 

My sleep was a little off last night, but I did get up to watch Meet the Press this morning. I was not going to miss it. I only took a one-hour nap today, so that won't affect my sleep tonight. 

The sun is streaming through the glass door. It is great until a certain point until it blinds me! My legs liked the heat and sun. 

Right now, Tommy is peeling carrots and potatoes. I will put bscb and boneless, skinless thighs into a cooking bag with the potatoes and carrots, maybe some broccoli. At any rate, we can eat protein for about ten days. The vegetables won't last that long as we have few potatoes and carrots. I should have bought more this last week. 

Ten new wildfires are in Alabama today! At least we will have rain midweek. 

I talked with Tommy's cousin who is not coming to Birmingham anymore. We did go out to eat once in a while at Bright Star, but he has not come in two years. His wife ventured out and fell into a blackberry bush. So, he and I talked falling about. She is clumsy, he said. But, neither of us have ever broken a bone. Well, unless you count the little toe I broke when I hit a chair. 

We both had chicken with bbq sauce on a bun. We both had about two helpings of slaw. It was delicious! I had blueberries and strawberries.

I missed the first episode of Grosse Point Garden Society. It was replayed Saturday night. Tonight, the second episode is coming on tonight. Are you watching this? 

"The Americas" is on, narrated by Tom Hanks. Are you watching this series? This is the fourth episode of ten episodes.

Do you have friends or relatives whose cognition is failing? 

I am on a roll

Mar 1

19,998 steps 

 Last night, I slept from midnight to a little after 7 am. I am proud of me. Sleeping most of the day is not the way I want to live. Hopefully, this will continue.

Since even now I am still in a state of shock at the state of world affairs, I am surprised I slept at all. But, I think the trauma knocked me out. 

At the Pig, there were girls selling GS Cookies, so we bought two boxes, Trefoils for Tommy and Thin Mints for me. This won't be pretty. 

At The Pig, we bought two cases of Dasani, celery, sweet potatoes, slaw mix.

I decided to have sardines for lunch. I had Beach Cliff. They smelled funny, not like sardines when I opened them. Tommy said they stunk. Well, I ate them, hating every bite. When I finished, the taste stayed with me. I carefully picked up the greasy can to read ingredients. They are sprats. ??? I looked up sprats. It turns out they are supposed to taste 'meaty' and not 'fishy." In other words, they do not taste like sardines. I drank water, ate a few chocolate chips, and brushed my teeth well. I still tasted like sprats. Tommy laughed and said not to wear a mask that I wanted to wear again because it might stink forever. I was glad to wear a mask because others could probably smell my breath. Have you ever eaten sprats? Oh, the can says 'Sardines.' No, they are not. Do you like sardines?

This was a beautiful day as yesterday. Yesterday, the day was a brilliant blue with not a cloud or chemtrail in the sky. Today, there were clouds and a breeze. The breeze was warm, but I knew my allergies would suffer. Of course, next week will be mostly rainy. 

I have never gotten the taste of the sprats out of my mouth. I belch about every fifteen minutes, nasty smelling and tasting belches. I have no idea if it the sprats or soybean oil. I ate them about1 pm and it is almost 10 pm now.

Have you bought or will you buy GS cookies?

Sad Day

 Jan 28

19,998 steps

I think I turned it around. Last night, I slept from midnight until 7 am. I did not go to bathroom once. That sort of worries me. 

We went out for one little chore and came back. While out, I wanted a snow cone. Some places have watered down flavoring. This flavoring, strawberry, was delicious. I ordered strawberries and cream. The cream is condensed milk. I got the small and managed to get it all over me. I worried about my blood sugar. As soon as I got home and got all the sticky mess off me, I dragged out my Legxerciser, pedals. I did 9,999. I never felt like my blood sugar was rising. I will step another 9,999 soon. 

Dinner: chopped salad and pasta and chicken. Tommy had bbq sandwich, chopped salad, pork and beans. 

Today, I was shocked, stunned, appalled at the treatment of Zelensky by Trump and Vance. I felt ill and my head was immediately in pain. I am utterly ashamed. I hope all of Europe does not turn against us. I fear for all of us, especially the Ukrainians. 

Vaccines and Alzheimer's

Jan 27

steps 15,000

 Sleep last night was disrupted waking up sweating. I asked Tommy to make sure ac was on and not heat. When I was upset, he said he left it on ac. However, he left it so high that it never came on. I slept some sitting up straight in the chair. I have not had a nap at all, consequently, I got a few things done, even washed some dishes. 

We did go to Publix where almost everything I bought was either bogo or 'two for.'

Nature's Own bogo-bought one hamburger and one hotdog bun

Cheeto and Dorito--bogo for Tommy

Public Pizza Sauce-- 2 for $3, bought two

Kraft Parmesan Cheese--2 for $6, bought 2

Wheat Thins--b2g1, bought 3 Lightly Salted

Mt Olive Sweet Relish, no bargain

5 lbs Yellow Onions $4.99 marked to $3.99

Kleenex tissues--not on sale

2 salad mixes bogo, $2.50 each

We had leftovers for dinner. I had a small amount of the alfredo and a salad. Tommy had bbq on bun and salad, beans, I think.

We spent $51 and saved $24. 

It seems getting a covid vaccine can be helpful with delaying Alzheimer's. 

Researchers find a critical link between vaccinations and Alzheimer's disease

Speaking of vaccines, we will be getting one for pneumonia. Tommy has never had a vaccine for shingles. I will get another, too. 

Wednesday Doings

 Jan. 26

steps 19,998

Even though I still have remnants of Christmas, I put out St. Patrick's decoration. Yes, 'decoration' is what I have and all I want. There is a sparkly Shamrock on the front door and behind the storm door. There is no way I can transform the Christmas/Valentine tree into a shamrock tree unless I just take all the red from it and have a green tree. 

Last night, I sort of slept enough. At least, I have not been sleepy today. But, I feel it coming on now...lol.

Today, we collected the three store ads. I did buy one thing I was afraid would sell out. I also took a salad back. Today was the last day. When I ate it with the tuna on top, I had to pick out all the brown pieces. Well, I suppose I could have eaten it. The rigid stalk where the plant grows into the ground was also in the bag. Romaine usually lasts longer than a few days. I opened the bag, shook out what I wanted, squeezed the air out and put the whole thing in a ziplock bag, squeezed the air out and took it straight to the refrigerator again. Weird.

We shopped for otc meds we don't want to worry about finding or finding at an exorbitant price. I am not sure what the results of Trump's shenanigans will be. I was so exhausted that I cancelled grocery shopping today. 

I also bought two nightgowns. For Tommy, I bought 3 pair underwear. He sleeps in khaki pants that are too tight, outgrown and a belt. That cannot contribute to restful sleep! He swears he will not wear the pants I bought him, actually a shirt and pants. I intended to only buy pants, but sets were all that was left. He says he will just sleep in underwear which is fine with me. I asked why he does not, and he said it was too hard to get his pants off at night and on in the morning. He does struggle. So, he may get his money back. I don't know or care. 

Right now, we are making dinner--shredded chicken, basil alfredo sauce, tiny jar of pimientos, package of frozen broccoli, garlic. It should be delicious. This is where having frozen bscb is handy. The hardest part has been shredding the chicken and waiting for pasta to boil. 

Tommy is complaining he cannot hold his coffee without pain because of carrying in things from the car. I know he hurts. He won't use the Voltaren, so I don't know what to do. I need to get him to a doctor! He has quit refusing to go and yelling about not going. 

Jupiter is brilliant tonight. I thought it was an airplane...lol. I heard the planets will align sometimes soon. I need to see when so that I don't miss the display. 

Dinner is ready. Afterwards, I will make a grocery list. I think bedtime will be early tonight.

Now, I am sleepier than before eating. Oh, I have only had alfredo sauce with chicken chunks, not shredded chicken. But, this chicken was shredding when I tried to slice. 

The temperature today was 79F. It is so nice out. The tulip tree across the street is starting to bud. Lots of specimen trees will bloom in a few days. 

Breaking in for a Special Announcement

 At this point, I have lost 39 pounds. I lost the 7 I gained over Valentine's Day and another six to go with it. That makes 39 pounds total. Okay, go back to reading the last post. YAY!

Yawning Tuesday

 Yawning and yawning is all I have done tonight. I almost got enough sleep last night. I have not taken a nap. I was going to take a nap at 4 pm, but gerd attacked and I have had to sit up. I ate a tiny doughnut and this is what I get. 

I don't feel like doing steps right now, but I will record some steps for this day later. 

Tommy is heating up bbq and  baked beans, He is having applesauce, too. I will have tuna salad on a bed of Romaine. That should not upset my stomach. I was mistaken. The tuna salad and Romaine choked me. I had to quit eating. 

I think it was 74F degrees today. The ac is on. I'm in heaven.

Latest I read: "Trump unveiled his plans to offer a shiny new "gold card" with a price tag of $5 million to "very high-level people," among them "Russian oligarchs.""

Trump Says He Could Sell ‘Russian Oligarchs' a ‘Route' to U.S. Citizenship

What is this world coming to?

Eggs from Turkey

Feb. 24

steps 18,000

 I have been awake since 10 am and have not napped at all today. So, a much better situation. I still need to get with Amazon for continuing problems. 

We went to grocery and I now have sardines. There were no POSSUM sardines. But, I did have to get sardines in soy oil, something I did not want to do. I will try to get all the olive oil off that I can. This calls for paper towels, something I rarely use. And, I now have bananas. Nature's Own was bogo, dozen large Grade A Publix eggs--$5.99, 2 roach baits, Bertolli bogo. I forgot to buy onions. At Piggly Wiggly--cabbage, Land O Lakes Butter-2 pounds, Ronco Spaghetti. Between the two stores, we spent $74.

It breaks my heart what is happening to Ukraine! 

I checked with my bank to determine if McAfee was trying to get into my account. PayPal is sending me warnings. But, they have not gotten into my account or attempted to take funds. I have not used PayPal in 20 years. I refuse to open the emails from them.

When, if eggs from Turkey are imported and sold here, I will buy none. I will pay the price at the store. 

Today, when I dressed to go out, I put on a light jacket. It was scorching outdoors and suffocating in the car. I think it was 66F today. Tomorrow, I think the forecast is 70F for Tuesday. I love this weather. 

I was hoping someone had bought one of the scooters in the yesterday post. Or, maybe had experience with one. 

Even though I only slept until 10 am this morning, I got very little sleep last night. I warned Tommy that I would start using the phone when I awoke. He did not complain. 

Okay, 'napped' from 7-12 pm. Still groggy and feel I had no rest. 

Tomorrow, I will get up and start phone calls. 

It was a beautiful day! Birds are all aflutter. My pots of tulips are so green. Hopefully, the blossoms will appear. The dandelions are ahead of all the other 'flowers.' 

It is 1 am and I have not eaten since noon, so I suppose I should eat something, I have no idea what Tommy ate.

Will you buy eggs from Turkey?

Is the weather where you live warmer?

Sardines and Mobility Scooter Search

 Sunday was about the same as the last week. No sleep on Saturday, just Sunday. I got none of my calls done. 

I wanted to see the special with Tom Hanks narrating, but I needed to sleep as my eyes were closing. I slept. I wanted to see the Grosse Point Garden Club or something like that. I could not keep my eyes open once again. I actually did watch part of the special. I wanted to watch the news and slept through it.

Tommy woke me and told me it was almost six just like I told him. I just lay there. Finally, he came back and I asked him why he wanted me to get up so early. He told me the special that I wanted to watch at 6pm was coming on. Once again, I got the time wrong. 

This is driving me crazy. 

Finally, I made a call to Amazon about issues with orders. I got a woman in the Philippines who seemed incapable of speaking slowly except when she said, "I'm sorry" when I stopped her to slow down. It was torture! I need to get someone in the US to help me straighten out the problems she caused. I was too exhausted to try to get her to slow down. 

I had tackled the easiest issue! Have you found that Amazon service is less efficient and more confusing lately? 

How about this scooter? Anyone ever used this or knows anything about it? discovermymobility.com 

Today, I did not have my banana! I just ate more apple. I have been craving sardines! Do you like sardines? My favorite brand is POSSUM. What is your favorite? 

 

Chicken and Ducklings YUM

Saturday and Saturday night did not go any better than Friday and Friday night. We got nothing done on Saturday. Leftovers were plentiful and delicious, So there were no problems to finding tasty and nutritious meals, not just eating whatever. 

I had a short talk with Tommy about not getting two important calls made. He said if he could get enough sleep during the night, he could get up earlier. The problem also is that I cannot get to sleep during the night, so I need to do things early before I am punchy. 

Sitting on the bed to talk does not work and there is no other sitting place I can use anywhere in the house to make a long phone call. Now that he knows what is going on, I will just use the phone even though he is asleep. He knows these calls involve money, lots of money. I never wake sleeping people, so this makes me feel like a mean, unfeeling person. I told him he could take a long nap if I caused him to get up too early. I am only talking about 10 am!

Saturday, I got up at 7 pm, too late to go to store or pharmacy. He was rattling around getting his dinner. So, we both have to work on this problem. Otherwise, nothing will ever be accomplished around here. 

I need to make this. Chicken and Ducklings Will you try this?

It seems the roach treatment that works well had been discontinued. That is disappointing. It seems that happens too often--find a favorite in any category and it disappears! My favorite bra disappeared, followed by favorite shoe along with many other items. Has this ever happened to you too many times?

Nothing Here

 Feb 21

steps--9,999

I did not sleep a second on Thursday night. We decided to go somewhere on Friday afternoon that was closed! I was in bed by 1 pm. I awoke at 6:45, sweating, and Tommy was making a racket in the kitchen. I asked him what he was up to so early. Of course, it was still Friday...lol. 

He brought my dinner--a bit of ground beef, huge sweet potato, turnip greens. 

That is it. I have more, but I am tired and going to bed

What have you accomplished?

Garlic and Me

 I know my health is my responsibility. I will not give up chocolate! I do eat much less. But, there are things I can do. Eating garlic to lower the risk of a blood clot or heart attack or stroke is something I can do. I always keep garlic visible on the counter. But, since I don't put things in food, leave it to Tommy, it never is included. My head of garlic had gone bad. 

I bought another this week with the goal of consuming one clove each day, at least. I asked Tommy if he liked garlic. He doesn't. I assured him he would not be able to taste strong garlic. One of his favorite dishes at Ruby Tuesday is zucchini, olive oil and garlic. I chopped a whole clove and put it in the soup which we will eat over a few days. So, there will be no consuming a whole clove each day. I will increase consumption slowly so as not to freak out Tommy. 

Plaque in arteries is not anything to ignore. 

We cooked soup again today. It was on before noon, and Tommy managed not to have it done by 9 pm. How is possible when I told him to put it on high? 

He could not detect the garlic taste. Next time, I will put two cloves. He said it was crunchy when he ate it??? Garlic cooked for 7 hours will not be crunchy. The potatoes were crunchy along with the carrots. 

Tommy knew all the vegetables had no sodium. Yet he used no salt on his soup. Maybe he can now taste food without salt. Progress! 

It has been so cold here.  I could not sleep because of cold feet. I did discover how to keep my feet warm. Tomorrow, I will reveal that. lol

I discovered how to get Tommy to keep the short bookcase by his chair and the door uncluttered. Before Christmas I put three electric candles on a long white tray. When I had this ready, I told him to keep junk off the bookcase. Since the tray goes on the table where the Christmas tree is rooting, he still keeps the area around the candles free of junk. I have not mentioned clutter since before Christmas. I had room to put my salsa bouquet there, too. 

Okay, time to hang up nightgowns to dry!

Do you dislike garlic or use it freely?

Do you deliberately eat some things for your health?

I tried Coca Cola Orange Cream

 

Jan 19

steps 10,300

IT'S GROSS!

I tasted it once and made a horrible face. Tommy  tried it and did not like it, either. I decided to give it a second chance. It was still horrible. Tommy wondered how it would taste with vanilla ice cream in it. I don't care. The problem is--I like to mix orange juice and Coke!!

We had no slush yesterday, not even a flake. The temperature is in the mid 20s and going lower. This Wednesday night will be frigid. 

We collected the ads, even though I had not slept a second on Tuesday night or all day on Wednesday. 

We bought Romaine, blueberries, sweet potatoes, garlic. I was feeling so horrible that we got Whopper, jr for each of us. At home, Tommy scrubbed the sweet potatoes, and I trimmed and oiled them for the oven. Then, I went to bed for a nap. I was willing to sleep for the rest of the night. But, I had no such luck.

I did manage to do my steps, the only thing besides shopping in Publix. 

Dinner for Tommy: sweet potato, turnip greens from can, leftover ground beef. I had a cup of sweet potato from jacket. 

My Whopper, Jr. had no lettuce, so they handed me two huge slices. I considered that part of my vegetable consumption. 

I am grateful for a warm bed tonight. How about you?

Have you tried the orange cream Coke? Do you like it?

Nuts and Slush

Jan 18

Steps 10,350

I keep nuts in the freezer and a little container of thawed ones on the table beside me. No matter how healthy a nut is, I am totally devoted to pecans. When I was seven years old, we lived on 10 acres and half a dozen pecan trees. Pecans were work, entertainment, food.

We went as a family to the pecan trees. Days before the pecans were ready, Daddy mowed and picked up all fallen limbs. My brother, at least, went with him.  Then, one day, after picking up pecans every day, Daddy would hoist my brother up in the tree where he shook the limbs. He was young and light, so more brawn was needed. Daddy took a two by four and put one end under the limb and pushed hard enough to dislodge gallons of pecans. We were all present for this event, armed with empty paint buckets and five gallon buckets. It was always a happy day for us. Yes, it was entertaining. (I forgot to say that Daddy took heavy tarps he had used when he was a painter and spread them on the ground. He had about three. The pecans were easier to pick up. Some bounced off the tarps. We could easily look beyond the tarps for those.)

We loved shelling pecans and eating the meat. Daddy would sell many five gallon  buckets of pecans. But, we saved enough for snacks. Mama made old-fashioned fudge and pressed half a pecan in each piece of fudge. I have never used any other nut in baking. I substitute pecans for any nut in a recipe. 

 Click HERE>>  Nuts to Eat. Nuts not to Eat.

Tommy prefers peanuts over any other nut. Of course, peanuts are not really nuts. ( Tommy came in and said pecans are the least distasteful nut if he has to choose something beside peanuts.) I have always loved cashew nuts, but learned early on of the calories, so I limited my consumption. Pistachios have long been a favorite nut, a preference developed before we had pecan trees. Now, I find they are too hard and often hurt my gums. Then, I discovered that I am allergic to cashews! So, no more of those no matter how much I like them. 

Today, I have done little. Tommy planted daffodils and a dark pink tulip in the same two pots, washed a lot of dishes in the sink. I did my steps, napped, and ate poorly. 

It is supposed to rain and snow tomorrow. So, the forecast is slush? We will see how that works out. We have nowhere to go and no desire to go anywhere so we can watch the snow/rain. I do have calls to make and fires to put out. I will be busy. Will the ice be on top or bottom? 

What is your favorite nut? 

What is your weather forecast?