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@xango

Hi again. Here’s something that actually helped me. Find a chair that is stable. With both hands hold on to the back of the chair and then start some stretching exercises. I sometimes do lunges. When out and about I do the same exercises using the car door, just be sure you don’t get too close to the edge. You do not want the door to slam on your hand or fingers. I sometimes pop the lid to the trunk and put my hands on the rug. It may look funny, but those stretches do help. You need to exercise the muscles to take the edge off. I still get backaches, but not as strong. Just need to be careful when out and about. Also, shoes with a good arch support helps as well.

Oodie, maybe it’s time to go to the urologist’s office 1st in person and ask the Dr/ directly. No in-between staff. Thanks for the concern about safety and hiking. You would laugh if you saw what I pack in my backpack. Cold water bottle 24oz, a knife, a small flashlight, a whistle, paper towels, antibiotic cream, bandaids, readers, phone, wallet, etc… It’s ridiculous for an hour or 2 hike. It helps me feel prepared though.
Years back, if I saw a snake it would be the last time hiking, but now it’s just a part of the area, along with coyotes, bunnies, and lots of birds. You’re probably right about the weather.

Has your new necklace arrived?

Great picture and Happy Birthday!

Sheba, I hope you and hubs are doing ok today.
It was hot here so I organized things inside and hiked early evening. One of my neighbors wants to go with me…. last time this happened with another (different) neighbor she declined every time. Her excuses were her dog was sick, she had covid, her dog had covid etc…etc… haha
I laugh about it always because she always asked to go when I saw her. Don’t worry we are good. Honestly it’s quite easy to go when I want, not coordinate someone’s schedules, and just go. and it’s calm. There are people on the trails here and there so it is not that isolated if something happened.
Have a cool evening.

@Sheba

When I was about 7 or 8 years old, my parents sent me to an overnight camp for the summer. This was to relieve my grandparents for a few months. One of my favorite things to do was horse back riding. On one of the occasions, I was trotting in a ring when the horse behind me hit my horse in the leg. This triggered a full gallop. I was able to stay on for a time, but then the horse bucked and threw me and my left ankle got caught in the stirrup as I was thrown. The pain was unbearable, and I was carried to the infirmary. I was treated for a bad sprain. However, weeks later when I still had problems walking, I was taken to the nearest hospital for x-rays. It wasn’t a bad sprain, rather I had cracked the bone. The treatment would now require to actually break the bone and to reset it. My parents were beside themselves and decided to wait until summer camp was over. They took me to another specialist who said the same thing. However, I was able to walk on that leg and my parents decided to let things go. I was happy with that decision. However, that ankle gives me many “I wish I hads”and after fainting in the bathroom several weeks ago I began to think that having the surgery may actually help. The pain was very intense and the selling was around the ankle and toes. However, with soaking and wearing comfortable shoes, the swelling has gone down and I am able to walk without pain. I am still contemplating whether to have the surgery, but then the sulfite problem creeps in and consequently I get a bit jittery when I think about the anesthesia. So afraid of getting a reaction and not able to wake up.

@oodiebom,

I think that is a great idea perhaps we can pass that message on to her. 😎✨

@sheba2011

I like this necklace. However I think if Heidi could make a similar one with seashells, how awesome that would be. Just a thought.

@oodiebom,

Good evening say what about your ankle? I did not know it was that bad. I don’t like that.
How are you doing so much with a hurt ankle? Oodie you need a day off but still have an
eye on your husband. I think we will have a party when your husband is home and his medical
issues are addressed. I pray the medical office calls you with dates for his procedure.

I feel he needs to get out of that Rehab. I also have a concerned for his trip to Tampa
they need to get the dates right so you can arrange the transport and help.

Oodie I would have so much fun shopping in Florida especially where and how you shop.
I think Florida’s Fruit and food is some of the best. I would love to get my hands on one of those
grinders and I am sure my husband would like anything hot. ✨

Please try to rest and stay cool some parts of Florida are very hot according to the national
news. Oodie it is hot all over I am about to jump in the shower and I use Korres and Perlier
as my bath products even at this hour we are in triple digits. Shizzle!

@xango,

Good evening OZ had some good rain but we now have triple digits and I am typing this
at 9:46 p.m. this will continue for days. ✨

Poppy will go for a run in our large backyard we have a special spot for him and he knows
exactly where it is. 😎

I hope you are feeling better try not to overdo any lifting I am sure you know that.
The plants can wait. I pray for rain all over as well as cooler weather.

Peace Out Peeps stay safe and cool in this weather. ✨✨

Happy Birthday to Mrs. David Bowie. 🌹🌹

@taci

I think those nasty critters like the cooler temps and that’s why you are seeing them on your hikes. I would probably find other areas that might be snake free or hiking earlier in the day may be a better time for you. I’m not a lover of reptiles so I know where you are coming from. This is why I take the bottled water out of the car at the rehab center. Please stay hydrated.