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Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 2/21/25 3:52 am, edited 2/20/25 7:53 pm - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Thursday February 20, 2025

Sounds like your folks should consider staying for a bit longer? At least until the cold and snow start to abate somewhat?

I don't miss the winter at all! Our taste of it in Albany early last month convinced me that I don't want to be north in the winter at all anymore if I can avoid it.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 2/21/25 3:50 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Thursday February 20, 2025

I'm glad you had a nice day yesterday to finish off your vacation!

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

CC C.
on 2/20/25 8:37 pm, edited 2/20/25 12:37 pm
Topic: RE: Thursday February 20, 2025

My car was supposed to come today, but it needed a 5 hour software update, so it will come tomorrow.

Instead, we went for breakfast at a local restaurant my folks love. With my first 15mg dose on board I could hardly eat anything. I haven't felt this much effect in a very long time. I didn't even think of eating the rest of the day until 5. We had salads for dinner, but I felt a little sickened by the dressing about 2/3rds through. Crazy what a difference a dose can make.

After a grocery stop, Claudia and I cleaned half the garage to make room for the new car. Then I put together the new totem, repaired a bunch of irrigation lines Kirby chewed through, vacuumed, and called my insurance company.

One more day until my folks head back to the chilly north. They've gotten so much snow this winter and still have a lot of winter ahead. Here, winter this year lasted 2 days. It's going to be in the 70s next week (90s in Phoenix). I wish we could share some warmth with Mi in exchange for some winter weather!

Take care all!

CC C.
on 2/20/25 8:26 pm
Topic: RE: Thursday February 20, 2025

Speedy healing wishes for you, my friend!

I suppose it would work on a scorpion, but those deserve to die under a shoe or in a puddle of insecticidal murder juice! Lizards I don't want to hurt, I just want them to live outside!

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 2/20/25 4:31 pm - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Thursday February 20, 2025

My mother said the same thing about the psychedelic lights! She loved the resulting improved vision. And yes as DD asked, how are the hands?

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 2/20/25 4:29 pm - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Thursday February 20, 2025

Love your Dad's comment!

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

DiamondD
on 2/20/25 4:24 pm, edited 2/20/25 2:54 pm
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: Thursday February 20, 2025

It turned out to be a very nice day. After we got up and packed, we had a lovely and leisurely lunch. We browsed around Celebration and when the sun came lut, we sat in some rocking chairs next to their little lake. I love when towns have these kind of charming public spaces. The air temp was coolish, but the sun was deliciously warm.

Finally, we ended up at Disney Springs with the intent to hear more music at House of Blues. Sadly, they weren't starting until 5, but we found another place that had a very talented duo, so live music accomplished.

So far the plane is leaving at 9:15, 45 minutes later than scheduled. So we do hear some time to kill here. With all the weather snafus this week, it could be much worse.

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 2/20/25 4:23 pm - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Thursday February 20, 2025

I think that eating what feels right on the meds works out in the end. Your body slows down when it needs to but you get there.

Of course you need another dog! You are retiring!!!

And yes, people with a high IQ can compensate for a long time with dementia. They hold on to stay on a plateau for a long time then fall to a new one. In the last phase they can't find a plateau because all that mental energy is gone but it is so good when they can find one and you can learn to interact with them at that level. Just my experience of course but seemed to be common in our support group where so many of the afflicted were highly accomplished people.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

DiamondD
on 2/20/25 4:17 pm
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: Thursday February 20, 2025

Comforting to have this stash!

DiamondD
on 2/20/25 4:16 pm, edited 2/20/25 8:16 am
VSG on 06/13/12
Topic: RE: Thursday February 20, 2025

My resolve to be okay at this weight was somewhat tested this week. There were mirrors everywhere in this condo, and I saw the spread when I was sitting. Hmmm. Will this light a new fire or will I try to avoid sitting in front of mirrors? Honestly, I don't fancy buying a bunch of new pants if I could lose another 10-15 pounds. My current pants are kind of on edge as it is. So there's that too. The fire may already be dwindling...

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