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Hi Sheba. I posted a couple of questions below. For New Years no plans. Be with hubby in rehab. Fireworks near our home in Fl. Usually begin at nightfall and continue through 2or3 am.

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It’s that time. I have the first question for the evening.

1. When was the first time that crystals were used on the new years ball?

2. When did the New Year’s ball drop in Times Square?

3. How large is the New years ball in diameter?

Hi jmc. So happy that I was able to put a smile on your face. My parents would have remembered the black phones if I remember correctly, the colored ones started with the princess. We definitely need to smile more and to laugh often.

Thanks Sheba. I still dress up for movies and the theater. Most in Florida are casual. Some too casual.

@xango

Hi. Hoping you are feeling better. The Farmer’s Market does have delivery and as I type they are looking for another spot. Northport comes to mind or somewhere in between.

Tomorrow is Trivia. Just in time to the New Year. If you feel up to it, please join us even if it’s just to say hello. Miss ya..

This is a short note. On my way to get gas and to stop at Culvers. Hubby asked for their Chili. I am catching up on much needed sleep. New mattress and box spring that I absolutely love. Great for my lower back. Stay well. Stay warm. Cold temps the next few days.

@sheba2011

That necklace is a statement piece for sure. Funny, I saw the head nurse last night and he heard about that necklace. Hmm…..maybe I’ll wear it again for the New Year, though, I am debating about driving to the Rehab on Sunday due to those who drink and drive.

Hubby was his sweet, wonderful self last night. I almost forgot what the ole hubby was like. First time in a long time that he was able to ascertain some of our mail. First time he acknowledged that he really needs new glasses. He did have an eye exam at the Rehab last month. Unfortunately, the ophthalmologist did not give the papers to the head nurse/unit mgr. I will now have to run down to her office to get a copy. From what I was told it went directly to MV.. Hmm……I found the original MV papers in hubby’s side table. That form I had given to the Head Nurse and said that we would need this paper for MV and an ID card. I forgot to mention this last night. I will have to wait until tomorrow because he is only at the Rehab for the morning today. It’s surprising that he doesn’t keep track of things the way they should be. I pray and hope he stays this way. Yes, I want him home where he can continue to grow his mind. The doctor’s visit next week is to ascertain if he can have a complete knee restoration. Unfortunately, it may be a two month wait. Meanwhile, I will ask about Physical Therapy and the use of muscle relaxants to help him use his legs more.

Yesterday was paperwork and today it is clearing the front door area. Seems everything gets dumped there and I can only blame myself. Or, maybe there is a gremlin nearby(LOL).

Today will be a rainy one. Cooler temps through the weekend that will probably head North. From what I was told, temps may not get out of the 50s and could go near freezing at night. Welcome to New England. OOPs……..Not to worry. Have clothes for layering and winter jackets. I am prepared…….

@sheba2011

Hi and good afternoon. Doing some mail upkeep and paying bills. Tomorrow more of the house work which seems never ending and daunting. By the way, not sure if I mentioned, but the necklace I wore on Christmas Day was the Dazzling Duchess which I purchased on HSN. The color on the website shows a light pink color when in reality it is a deep raspberry. I have my eye on the green one as well. I am over the moon with this purchase. I was amazed on the oohs and ahs and people stopped me yesterday to ask where I purchased it. Like you, I wait for a sale. Heidi is one of a kind. Looking forward to her next visit which I surmise is next week if all is well.

Our appointment with the orthopedist is a week from Friday. If surgery is not in the cards I hope and pray that he has an idea or two or more that will get hubby up and walking either with or without a walker. I also need to bring him to MV to update his Driver’s License. In his case it will be an ID card until he is given permission to be behind the wheel.

Today is very cloudy with showers. Tomorrow rain. I just hope it reduces the drought situation. Tomorrow I will be dropping off something for our physicians. I am also hoping that I convince them that I need a letter recommending a service dog. The neighbor across from us had Eustachian tube surgery last year. She needs to do it again and is reluctant. Her hearing aids are not that helpful. This is why I will try Amazon first and if they work, will update at Costco I found a few and will discuss them with hubby. I am trying to keep his mind working. Oh my, the su n just came out. Have a great day. Enjoy the moments wherever you are and whatever you are doing.

@sheba2011

The rehab also acts as a convalescent home and an assisted living facility. Hubby’s roommate is a permanent guest. He actually does very well for himself and I surmise the reason he is there is because he has no family or friends to look in on him. Hubby says he has had no visitors and is alone except when there is time for a cigarette or two.

Hubby has a couple of pianos here that are portable. I am thinking about bringing one of them with me so he can have some fun. I think if the head nurse/unit manager happened to drop in, the piano would have been in the dining room. That, to me, was a lost opportunity. I am sure the patients would have enjoyed a good carol sing as well as stomping t heir feet to wintry songs as well. Food was secondary. It’s too bad that I had so suffer from it, but I am OK now.

I made it to bed this morning around 5 am and then slept most of the day. I did manage to rise long enough to get the garbage out.Our next day for garbage and hopefully also recycle will be Friday.

Hubby wasn’t his ole sweet self tonight. He had some stomach aches and other things going on. I think most of it was from the Christmas dinner. The nurses were there with a helping hand. I left him with his fingers in a plastic bag with cookies, so I surmise the worse is over. I also noticed that the gas crept u pwards about 6-10 cents depending upon which part of the city you were in. I will be filling up wither at Sams or Costco.

Oh yes, on the way to the Rehab, I noticed the full cold moon. Absolutely gorgeous with the sun hitting it just right. On the way home, no moon. Clouds were hiding it and now I think we are in for a little bit of rain. We really need it.

Enjoy your evening. I am hoping your son will stay pass the New Year. It was nice that your hubby and son had sometime to themselves. Enjoy the fireplace. Goodnight .

@xango

Welcome back. I missed your posts and hearing about your traditions for Christmas. I hope you had a great Christmas and you and hubby had fun in the food preparations. We had a gentle rain all morning and into late afternoon. It will just barely touch the drought areas. As hubby put it, thank goodness it wasn’t snow. I do recall a two week period of real cold temps for Florida. That was the year that I had no warm clothing with us. Afterall, Florida is supposedly warm all year round. I think on Black Friday while we were shivering, we went shopping for warm coats and sweatshirts. Bealls Outlet and Walmart come to mind. Actually, we had tried all the retail stores in the area and no one had anything we could wear in the cold. Thank goodness for the two stores I just mentioned. From that time on we always include a few sweatshirts and a jacket as well.

I hope you are beginning to feel like your ole self once again. Just do not overdo anything.

@sheba2011

I was with hubby from late morning and just arrived home feeling tired but in a good way. Hubby was dressed and happy that the Rehab had reached out to family and friends on this glorious occasion.The two of us had a table all to ourselves. The decorations were minimal. The piano no where to be seen and I felt that music would have brought everyone together and would have been a great highlight for dinner. There were smiles everywhere. However, I was disappointed in the food choice. They served two thin slices of pork with rice and broccoli. No cheese and crackers. No soup on a rainy day. And no dessert. The drink of the day was pineapple juice. However, the best part of the meal was being with hubby. Dinner later was cold macaroni and cold beans (uncooked). I immediately left the Rehab and went directly to our favorite Asian takeout. It was a good decision. Traffic was non existent and the lights were in my favor all day. I finally managed to clean the drawers on hubby’s side of the dresser. Yes, I brought Clean Boss and hubby loved the scent. Fell asleep in the chair and just arrived home a few minutes ago.

@sheba2011

Taci steered me in the right direction. I had thought it was her relative that passed. I didn’t see your name, only Taci’s. So sorry for your loss. What a nice tribute you posted. I know this is difficult since it is so close to the holidays and I understand how you feel. I know you will have a great Christmas even though things are down. And thank you for saying I am a classy lady. I laughed at that thought. Never happen. This is just the way I have always been. Thankful for each day and thankful that I’m able to make someone smile. By the way, my dinner for hubby was a thumbs up. He was finishing his dinner when I arrived and when I mentioned that I brought a second meal, his eyes lighted up and there was a huge smile on his face. He ate the entire meal and then enjoyed the popcorn I brought and the new tin of cookies.

I did sign up for the dinner on Christmas Day. I do not expect much and will probably order take out later that day.

Take care of yourself and try to enjoy the day. Thankfully your son is still visiting. I am happy he is not in a rush to return to his home.