Mornin everyone.

whew. This week is just lasting forever isn't it? So glad it's Friday. SO GLAD! I get the weekend off of appointments. I have one at 7:55 this morning and I'm none to thrilled about it. It's my retina specialist and this one usually takes at least 2 hours...as much as 5 before. It shouldn't be too bad today as it's his half day. Also his only Friday this month so I was lucky enough to get into his office today other wise it would've been next week or more,

So I tested positive for HLA B27 LC antigen.

Which could be any of these or a few. Next Friday should reveal what the rheumatologist thinks. I've been having a lot of issues with my stomach but I don't think it's anything to due with Crohns or anything of the sort. I think it's the mounjaro.

Ankylosing spondylitis
Arthritis related to Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis
Psoriatic arthritis (arthritis associated with psoriasis)
Reactive arthritis
Sacroiliitis (inflammation of the sacroiliac joint)
Uveitis

pretty sure I have sacroilitis and the NP thinks psoriatic arthritis is a big possibility. Pretty sure there are more test results to come so we'll see.

we have big fires going on in my area once again, one is about 30 or so miles north of us. We are in no danger from it but it's running along a river valley so it's hard to fight. There is one in the OK panhandle and SW Kansas that's huge. It's burned homes and done a lot of damage. Keep this folks in your thoughts.

i also found out an aunt died yesterday. My father's SIL. I'm sad for her family but I really don't and didn't know them...by their own choice. Everyone hated my father and seemed to take it out on my mom, brother and me.

B: hard boiled eggs, ricotta cheese and coffee...also cheese.

L: not sure on this one, something simple

D: thinkin it'll be air fried chicken strips,p with a veggie.

have a good weekend Jennifer and I hope day 2 goes smoothly!

Good Friday-Eve Menuer's. The BAU started at 7am and oh boy are things already stressing some people out. Not me though I did everything that was on my list and I'm already cleared. :) I reached out to someone in one of my FB homesteading groups who are selling some New Zealand rabbits. We are looking to add some more breeding pairs to what we have since I now have a few different people who want to purchase rabbits from us. So we may potentially be taking a ride to New Hampshire this weekend we will see.

QOTD: What's the furthest you have ever traveled for something you wanted to purchase? Honestly depending on what it is Irvin's traveled as far as California for a 1970 Cuda and I've traveled as far as South Carolina for a Tennessee Walking horse. While that was years ago, we still aren't afraid to do day trips where we can be back home to take care of the animals.

B: coffee and 2 scrambled eggs with cheese (yes the chickens are really starting to ramp up production)

L: not sure depends on were we are ordering from

D: I think I will skip it tonight.

Tonight, at the Y is low impact aerobics.

Have a great day everyone!!!

Good mornin y'all.

i've got a rare day off of appointments. We need to run to the bank and the fedex store to mail our old modem.

my mom is on a tear this morning. Huffing and puffing. I'm sick of it honestly. I don't do things exactly like her or read her mind so I am always at fault.

i lost a whole 5 pounds in a month or so on restricting calories to around 1600 or less. My doctor had to talk to me like I'm an imbecile. I don't blame him but it really got me down. He has tried and tried, he knows I can't be super active especially now with the new issues. I am fighting a really dark cloud right now.

we're having a lot of wild fires not even 30 miles from our house. We are NOT in danger at all right now. We had a gust of 70mph yesterday. I was on the road back to Amarillo from Lubbock. We got caught in a haboob. It was so freaking scary. Pics below...I was in the passenger seat.

B: protein waffles and coffee

L: prob a burrito or eggs

D: pork boneless ribs and maybe corn

Happy Fat Tuesday Gang!! Irvin has job interview this morning for a driving position with a cement company. He just couldn't stay retired. The training here at work will be starting at 8am and I guess we have a solid waste audit also.

There was a shooting in Pawtucket, RI during a school hockey game. The shooter from what I gather killed their ex-wife and daughter. There had been ongoing family issues and disputes due the shooters gender identity. Things are really starting to get out of control with all these shooting and the worst part is that those of us who have gotten our pistol permits and taken all the required classes will end up having our guns taken from us because of those who should have never been able to acquire a gun in the first place. Sending prayers to all of those involved.

QOTD: What's your favorite way to learn something new: reading, watching videos, or interactive workshops? I prefer either watching a video or interactive workshop. Though it is mostly watching videos.

B: coffee and 2 scrambled eggs with cheese

L: buffalo chicken salad over toss salad

D: baked pork chops and sauteed bok choy and mushrooms

Going to the Y for some low impact aerobics.

Have a great day everyone!!

Good Monday Morning Gang!! I got 150 pepper seeds planted, 48 eggplant seeds, and 15 tomato seeds. On Saturday we went to the beef farm in Somers to get some different things. Ended up having some nice sirloin steaks and lobster tails for Valentines dinner. Then for dessert there was chocolate covered strawberries.

We went to an indoor yard sale yesterday morning and scored a new electric pressure washer for $5. That will make washing the vehicles much easier in the Spring and Summer.

I have a new hire starting today so I'll be a bit busier than usual, but that's ok just makes the day go by faster.

B: tea and 2 scrambled eggs with cheese

L: some of the pressure canned chicken breast

D: Chef salad

Hitting the Y tonight for weight training.

Have a great day everyone!!