Conversation – 19

Good Morning Peeps enjoy your Thursday and stay cool and safe. ✨😎

@sheba2011

Hubby was in a wheelchair when I arrived and eating dinner. The person trying to help him gain some weight came into the room tonight. Hubby is losing weight and is now 138 lbs. He is 5’9″ and that isn’t good. He has asked for a grinder from our new place and I will do that today since it is now Thursday, Today is garbage and recycle and everything is all set. I have an alarm set for 9am and will bring everything to the curb at that time. Following will now go to Lowes to check out lawn furniture and to purchase other things sorely needed. I have one area on the lanai that was not completed and have contacted the roofer who has sent a note to the owners. What is missing is the downspout from the roof and the overhang. Also one section of the screen is coming away from the wood. This part should not be happening at this time. The wind has not been that fierce. Oh yes, the screened door is another issue. The new screened door has a lock mechanism. However, It is at the top of the door. I would need a step stool to go up and down. Since I am alone, will not be doing this part unless a neighbor is nearby. So now I wait.

I did enjoy the two days of the prime event with Amazon. You really needed to remember prices to make it to your advantage. Hubby enjoyed being part of it as well. He was very focused. I need to get him out of this rehab situation. There are a few things that are stopping this from happening. 1. He needs to be able to get himself in and out of bed. 2. He needs therapy to help him stand and walk so he can get in and out of the van. 3. He will need to climb stairs, though a ramp can easily be built at all our homes. And where there are quite a few steps, a sit down elevator will come in handy. However, if he is able to go through the reconstructive surgery on both knees, all of these things will not be necessary and probably will help him more rather than being a hinderance.

Starting today, I will be totally working on the house in the am. I decided to start with the front door and go from that point. Looking forward to using Clean Boss. I also need to be with hubby earlier to see what is actually going on and also make more time to pick up in between snacks besides fruits to give him more energy and strength. And speaking of this, just decided to purchase bagels and bring a toasted bagel with cream cheese and lox. Guess you can say that this is my way of starting to bring better nutrition as well as something that tastes good.

You’re right. I do need an awaycation. That will happen when hubby is out of rehab and we can again do things together. A new adventure awaits.

Hello Sheba! The Trails were Happy (and hot). I guess we have warmed up here, lots of heat warnings. No one wanted to hike with me today because of the heat but I still had a great time.
The picture of the white fluffy dog in those shoes is adorable!
Seems like the local animals know you will help them out.
We have been seeing ants, teeny tiny black ones and it’s probably due to the heat.
Night!

@Sheba🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

Hello Sheba 🌹 You woke up to an audience of furry friends. You must of been very happy 😊 and glad to see them waiting for you and the love you give them.

The heat is on here, there and everywhere and it’s only mid July. I suppose we just going to have to get used to Summers being extremely hot and Winters extremely cold.

Made hubby dinner with marinated chicken breasts in yogurt, paprika, garlic and salt. I baked it in the oven, on a metal skewers. I stuck the skewer into a whole onion and then I placed the chicken pieces skewered on top. Came out pretty good. Made green beans and broccoli sautéed in olive oil and garlic 😋.
I had a healthy dinner, then Panna Cotta for dessert with a topping of Blackberry 😄. Oh well can’t be all healthy eating 🤣

Take care Sheba 🌹

@sheba2011

Love, love the pooch pic!💗 Looks like a blonde Jake. Ran around in the morning and staying cool inside this afternoon. Had a hankering for chicken salad so made that for dinner. Something a little lighter for the warm day.

Watch out for those raccoons, my husband has caught a number of them over the years in a cage he has. Puts it in the car and drives a couple miles to a wooded area to let them out. They dig up our lawn and make a mess.😣 We’ve had two killed on our road in front of my house and the neighbor’s in the last week. I did see our groundhog yesterday and a bunny today.🦡🐇

Take it easy this evening with a cool drink. I enjoyed my favorite blue-tini last night.🤗💖

Acknowledging Your Growth

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@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten here’s looking at you and please be safe. ✨🌹

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. Oz is on fire your post yesterday was funny. LOL!

Enjoy the day and try to do as little as possible. The heat saps my energy at times.

Rain should happen tonight and if it does I will dance in the moonlight. ✨💕

The animals will be LOL because they will want to eat.

Here is to cooler days. I hope your mother have a great time at her event. 💕💕
Sending cool vibes to you and Jake’s Canvas. ✨✨

@taci,

Good morning in S. California I hope your day is cooler. I think most States are blazing warm.😎

Taci I do think people do not mind you looking at their dogs. I have no problem with people
looking at Poppy as he is a beautiful dog. I worry when the kids want to play with him he
is very protective of me I keep him on a leash when we go for long walk. ✨

Hey in these parts and most places those little shoes are paramount when you have a animal
on hot pavements. ✨

Taci I have been saying this to you for years and I will say it again Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

@oodiebom,

Good Afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. 😎✨Oz is sizzling!

Oodie I did read your post from last night. Oodie seems like a lot of medical
staff take a part of July off. My own Doctor took off after the first of July.

I hope your husband is doing so much better and eating regular that seems to be
part of the problem. I think you are doing a great job keeping an eye on things plus
trying to take care of repairs and work at what your three homes. YIKES!

I think it is time for you to have a real vacation and soon. ✨😎💕
I am working on projects and so much to do never a dull moment taking
a much needed break as I type this thread today.

Oodie let me know how things go today. I love the cart I bet you are a joy to see
coming when you visit your husband and I can see a twinkle in his eyes. 💕

Keep cool and don’t do too much. 🌹