@sheba2011

Hope you are feeling better. I was up early this morning and added two more bags for garbage pickup and a few other things for recycle. Then on to the laundry room where I cleaned the washer and put it on self clean with some help. Then the pounding started. At least the humidity was down for the time I needed to play a bit of catch up and made it to the meds just in time. The humidity with the strong sunshine does not help and to say my hubs is worried is an understatement. I had a sulfite reaction last night to food I ordered a million of times with no problem. Hubs was in his wheelchair and I could hear him ask where my meds were. He found what I needed and the water was handy, but it took a while for them to react. I left before 7:30 pm to drive home in daylight. House never looked so good. I didn’t see hubs today. Instead it was back to the KP. Most cabinets are now emptied and I will be using our favorite sprayer to clean the inside of not only the cabinets but all the drawers as well. What isn’t in the sink is now on the counter and spilling onto the floor. The only thing that doesn’t go through the dishwasher are the silverware and other utensils. I do those and the pots and pans by hand. I am enjoying Wolfgang’s stainless. I had one problem with a small pot that I washed by hand. This one seemed to change from the stainless look to white circles. I tried everything I could think of to see if he would return to the natural look. Nothing. The other parts to this set is so easy to use and to clean. Love it so much that I donated my Farberware to the next sale in our community which will be the second Saturday in December. Love that I can use this set on any all stove tops including induction. And one more thing to add. He labeled each pan and pot with their size. No more trying to figure out which pan or pot to cook in. Enough said. Back to the KP.

@shoeladgy60

Ouch!!!! No-one mentioned that getting older was a learning curve and watching sports on TV leads to pulled muscles. Feel better soon.

@sheba2011

Those headaches are gruesome. I contacted my physician when they were more than had ever experienced. I thought it may be happening due to the fall in January. Her response was a maybe since weather and dehydration could be the cause. It turned out tio be the barometric pressure.. I was actually feeling the storms before their arrival. Mostly, though, it seemed the humidity was the main source. I still will be tested to be on the safe side.

@sheba2011

I wonder if your headache is due to the barometers pressure. I found that is what causes mine. Change of weather. Mine has been right every time. It definitely cannot be a sinus issue with all the rain you have had. A nice cold compress on the forehead also helps. I also do not eat anything chocolate. Also I stay away from onions.

@sheba2011

Finally feeling better. Able to do 2 loads of laundry and visit hubs. He was really concerned and noticed I was pale face. The doors at the Rehab were locked so no one could venture outside, not even for their cigarettes at 7 pm. The heat and humidity did a number on me. Even with a summer hat that had UV protection. I see you may be in for the same type of weather next week. All I can say is try to do the chores in the morning. If it is frightfully humid, do not even bother. Not worth you going through the trials that I did. We have garbage and recycling on Monday and everything is all set to go out front. I will take care of that before noo

We had a touch of rain yesterday and lightning struck while I was in the shower. You never saw anyone move so fast. This was today, but very little rain. There is a slight chance tonight. 55% for tomorrow. I will not be holding my breath. Knock on whatever, my ground cover rose bush is doing good. I am hoping that you will not havesevere weather. Hope all is well with the animals I wonder if they may enjoy a fan on the patio when it is real hot and humid. Even when it was hot and humid on the Cape, we always had a sea breezae in the master bedroom. Our cat loved it. Used to curl up on our bed and wouldn’t budge until he had to go outside. This was the only cat that was afraid of a litter box. But being outside when it was hot and humid, not his forte. LOL

@sheba2011

Feeling a bit better, though the salmon I ate did a number. This one was fresh and had been marinated in sweet chili with mango. This has always been a staple during the mango season and never affected me. It did this time and I never left the house to see hubs. I am hoping tomorrow will be a better day.

It is still extremely hot and humid. The humidity is awful. No air. A slight breeze, but nothing to make it move on to other pastures. I know next week you and Shoelady will be facing some of our “lovely” weather. The one thing I add is the Smart Water that xango recommended sometime ago. It does help. Staying away from drinking coffee and tea, though difficult, means less trips to the “library” since both are more or less a diuretic. We normally do not see these temps so early on in the season. I do not recall ever seeing the temps in the mid 90s. This year everything is different.

Stay safe. I pray that all is well with you and hubs, Poppy and the kitties. By the way, cherry season has begun and they are delicious.

@sheba2011

I started a reply and as I was typing it went poof. So here I go again.

Yesterday started as nothing unusual. I had a hair appointment and did notice the heat and humidity. I carried both regular bottled water and the Smart one as well. From this appointment I went directly to the Farmer’s Market. Both veggies and fruit were way down in price and so I decided to stock up and give hubs a treat during the rest of this week. I also found an area where they had marinated salmon with mango and sweet chili. I purchased one package to try. I had my freezer bag with me while I shopped. Yes, there were 4 freezer paks in the bag. Following the purchase I made my way to an area that had a table with chairs and there I unloaded the plastic bags into the cooler. Reaching the car was awful even though I had found a parking spot near the front entrance. The sun was deadly hot and the humidity worse than when I left the hairdressers. I stopped at the house first to unload and repack some things to take with me to the rehab. I only had to make two trips from the car to the front door. I rested for a half hour and then left for the rehab. One of the things I also purchased were the homemade chocolate cream cheese from the market. It was like a small cookie. I did try it and it was really good. However, within an hour things took a turn. The A/C seemed to be off. It became very warm in hubs room. I had both waters with me and started to drink a bit at a time. Next thing I noticed it was after 9pm. I was extremely sweaty and I knew I had passed out. Hubs was asleep. I took a Dramamine and within seconds I started to feel sane enough to drive home. I stopped at the nurse’s station and let them know I was leaving so that someone could open the door to the parking lot. Not sure if this was again a sulfite thing or something from the heat and humidity. I stayed home all day and now will take a look at the ingredients from the one small piece of the chocolate cream cheese cookie. Oh, one more thing. I tried the salmon tonight and it was delicious. I think it is something I can easily copy. This is mango season. Who would have thought to combine salmon with the fruit and add sweet chili. Real good combo.

@taci

Thank you for your note from yesterday. Hubs is in a difficult situation and I try to lift his spirit by bringing him some surprises. Today, well, due to the weather being unbreathable, he will have to suffice with chocolate chip cookies and pudding from Costco. Tomorrow, a fifferent story. I have a hair appointment in the afternoon and following will make a stop at the Farmer’s Market. Have no idea what I will bring until I see something that looks good in the bakery department. The Farmer’s Market is about a mile and a half from the salon and I do pass it on the way home. I will be carrying two freezser bags with at least two freezer paks inside each. This time I will also look at the fresh fruit. Hubs is now off puree foods and he loves apples. I may surprise him with one and I will remember to skin it first and to cut it into small piecies.

The renovation has not moved. I got hit pretty hard from the people I trusted to make the bathroom handicapped accessible. They knew from the beginning what needed to be done and even visited the rehab. However, the shower has a two inch lip leading into it and a shower curtain which is a no no. The whees from the wheelchair could become hazardous if they get caught in the shower. I have actually wondered if it would be a good idea to notify BBB. Taking them to court over this would not be feasible since it would be more $$ out of pocket. The rehab is out of pocket and I don’t dare mention how much.

Oh, before I forget. I am actually waiting for a delivery as I type. I ordered a mini drum set that will sit on this bedside cart that actually works. It has a few drums, drum stick and cymbals. They all work. One way to let off steam and frustration when the day does not go as planned. (LOL)

@sheba2011

My dad past in 1980 a few days following his birthday. The day of his funeral I placed a couple of roses from their garden and put them in his hands while remembering the many times I surprised him at the store while away at college. This time the surprise was to me on the day he passed away. I had asked for the day off to surprise both parents and I was up at the crack of dawn to shower and dress and head out before the traffic. However, our phone rang just as I was about to leave. A policeman, whom I kniew, phoned to say dad had past during the night. This time I was the one who was surprised. I was so distraught that my hubs refused to drive me to be with family until he was sure I could hold myself together. I packed a bag to stay with mom for at least a week or more. Hubs returned to work the day after the funeral, but returned daily and stayed until after dinner. The mileage from our home to my parents front door was over 50 miles one way. The first night following dad’s death, the phone started ringing after midnight and every hour for the next seven. I was too frightened to answer and to this day have no idea who phoned. After returning from the funeral, I got the surprise of a lifetime. There was a knock on the door and I answered. A florist was standing in front of me with a dozen red roses in a vase with a card. It said ” enjoy, love you always. Dad. ” I still shed tears whenever I recall that day That is something I will never forget.

May your dad’s spirit guide you through the good and bad days. Mine comes with doves and rainbows. Yours, with the kiss of a butterfly. Sing whenever you see one. Your dad in his way, will always be with you just like mine.

@sheba2011

I was surprised by the weather today. The high was the mid 90s, but the humidity was down. Still, no rain, though there are chances of some droplets beginning Tuesday. However, no sinus issue today. What a relief !!!!

The blue quartz is catching my eye. Connie Craig Carroll has some pieces this trip that will be difficult to pass up. Best I can do is to put them into favorites and hope for the best.

Thank you for remembering my dad who is in heaven. Dad always got gipped since his birthday was June 18th which at times also fell on Father’s Day. I tried to make it up to him by giving him some surprises on his birthday and then again a few days later for Father’s Day. I still miss him to this day.

I hope your hubs enjoyed his day. I’m sure the phone kept him busy all day. Take care and stay safe. Enjoy the moonlight.

@shoelady60

Guess you know you are feeling better when you start fidgeting with things around the house. I ordered out from Okive Garden tonight. I just didn’t feel like cooking. It has been actually too hot and too muggy to do things, The outside chores will need to wait for a cooler morning. As long as the A/C is working, indoor renovations will continue. Take care, you two. Rest, chicken soup, tea with honey and a bit of wine later will send those germs on their way.

@taci

What a treat to see Herb Al[ert/ I cannot believe that he is now in his 90s.

Thank you for updating how your inlaws are doing. It’s very difficult to decide what to keep and what to sell or donate. It’s a rough road in making a dexision to go from your own home to Assisted Living. It causes a great deal of pain and sorrow to give up some freedoms that you have been accustomed to doing all your life. I’m sure their situation has been difficult for your husband to watch and exprience. Hopefully, good health will make this all turn around. I hope that both your husband and his dad are able to enjoy Father’s Day.

Have a wonderful day.

@sheba2011

I grew up listening to and actually seeing many performances. As a child I went to dance class. The first one was learning the waltz, two step, charleston, etc.. Then I became engrossed with ballet and modern dance. I never made it to the stage and not sure if I would have done so if offered the opportunity. Back then I was too shy. But watching the movements and the ensembles was enough. It was actually the modern dance that brought hubs and I together. At the time we were dating Ct.College in New London offerred a program for new artists in modern dance. Hubs took me to one of the concerts and I was mesmerized the entire evening. During intermission and following the show the public were invited to meet the artists and the dancers. What a wonderful experience that we still talk about to this day. I count myself lucky that I grew up enjoying all venues of music thanks to an aunt and to my mother.

The weather here is hot hot hot and humid. I only ventured outside to empty some boxes. Not sure if I will be doing the weekly garbage and recycle for Monday. I have water with me wherever I go. The heat is very oppressive. And this is the way it will be through September and into October. Hubs enjoys this weather. Guess it’s because of an August birthday. Me, complete opposite. Born in a blizzard. Bring the cold and the snow I’m happy. Let someone else do the shoveling. (LOL).

Happy Father’s Day to your hubby. I’m sure he received some wonderful gifts. If he happended to be on the Gulf Coast, today was a special treat for all the dads. Free scoop of homemade ice cream with a choice of sugar free or regular, be it a cone or in a dish. The one scoop is more like two scoops. This is one of the ways our Farmer’s Market says thank you to their customers.
Enjoy the day.

@sheba2011

I enjoyed your tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. What a great lady. Fortunately we can enjoy many of her recordings and remember her spirit.

Sinus issue got the best of me during my visit with hubs. I did make a stop at Culver’s and brought vanilla frozen custard for both of us along with the Fresca salad for me. I decided to enjoy the salad when I returned home and had the dessert first with hubs. Following he wanted to be outside so we sat on the lanai for a bit before he took off in the wheelchair to wnjoy the heat and humidity. Sinus issue started a few minutes later with a coughing fit. I decided it was time to leave and one of the aides took hubs to the lobby and the RN saw me to the front door. He made me promise to phone when I returned home. But that was imporrible. The switchboard closed at 6:30 pm when the receptionist went home. I’m Ok. The A/C in the car worked like a charm. The heat and humidity is something else. No rain. Clear night. Saw a few stars twinkling on my way home. Did not see the moon.

@sheba2011

This week has totally flown by. To think that in a few days we will see the longest day and then the moonlight will start a bit earlier. I am enjoying the longer days which means I get to be with hubs until after 8:15 pm..

Today I awoke to a long weather alert. UV index was over 12. We had a rip current statement, though my partner was 5 miles away. But lastly, the end statement made my hair stand up. We had a heat warning. With the temps in the mid 90z (unheard of in June) and the humidity being what it is, the temp outside would be equivalent to 110 degrees. YIKES!!! This is the way it will be until sometime next week. No rain in sight, though some predicted 55% each day through the weekend. I did not venture out, nor did I see hubs. I do need a few things from the Frmer’s Market. That means getting up very early tomorrow. I need to be home before noon. I will venture out as soon as the food is put away. I will make a stop at Culver’s for the frozen custard and a salad for me.

Other than having a sunus problem along with the migraines, I am fine. Just too tired to turn the computer on.