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Greetings all

It is a sunny day and almost hot. I bet it is up to 70. Fine by me. Skipped the gym to meet up with a friend who needs some business help. I use the studio as my office. I also got a few things done. Yesterday I did the gym and got up to 25 minutes. Pretty good for this old hunk of protoplasm.

More clean up chores need to happen. Baby steps. DH is indeed moving some things but as yet I don't see much going in the trash.

Liz how fun to be in Spain and have pizza. Sounds like a great place. Glad you got some well earned rest.

Paula enjoy visit with the kids. And good for DC1 for finding someone hopefully steady. Makes for a better life. And yeah eat something girl!

So I am futzing around realizing I need to redo my will. Can't even find the old ones. Might have to pay for some on line help as I don't have access to document library like I once did.

Found out from my friend today that she won't come to group events it this one guy is there. She just dislikes him. This guy annoys me at times but not so much that I won't attend events.

I must admit that some days in the mid afternoon I drink a 7 ounce coke. So delicious. I don't need the calories but it sure is a late day energy boost.

We have been watching the series Fubar. Kind of silly but amusing. No Emmys for this show. Looking forward to The Guilded Age.

Diane S

I like the bus tour idea, I hope you were able to set that up. DH and I almost always doa hop on hop off tour in a new city to get the lay of the land.

Hope your trip to Milwaukee goes well Paula! How fun for your DSD to have you come and see her newlywed home.

Today is pretty much the same as the last few days. My Aunt is able to transfer off the toilet herself now, but needs transfer help in and out of bed, and into her wheelchair etc. There are many little tasks, changing jammies, keeping the pain med schedule, prepping the condo for the cleaning service today, washing towels, making the meals. i'm a little worried about leaving them tomorrow. I suggested that they should arrange to have someone to come in the next few days to take care of the housekeeping tasks, or I am afraid my Uncle will just get too worn out. They can order services by the hour, and they can get food from the dining room delivered.

I did have a break today. I helped my Aunt into bed for a nap, and then my Uncle, DH and I went to a BBQ lunch their building has on Fridays during the summer. It's served on a patio, next to a very nice garden. And then they had pride cupcakes for dessert. After I came back from the BBQ, I got my Aunt up, and made her a lunch and then I took an hour nap, which felt like heaven. I will sleep in their condo again this last night, so my Uncle can hae one more night of sleeping through the whole night to gear up for his caregiving tasks the next few days. Dear Aunt is napping now. We are going to have dinner around 7pm, and then I'm going to try and shower her. I've done some sponge baths, but she hasn't had a good shower for a week.

Tomorrow and Sunday nights we will stay with DD. Then home on Monday. I'm ready to return to my "retired" life. Although from what I can tell from all of you retired people, it's really trading one kind of schedule for another.

Is it really Friday already? Last night we had pizza at a place within walking distance. Very good and inexpensive meal. I slept like the dead last night for about 10 hours and got up at 8:30 am. I am feeling pretty good now. The healthy SIL is also up and did fairly well. Not as healthy SIL is still in bed at 9:30.

We are thinking we will take a private bus tour today (so no walking). Waiting for SIL to get up to book it. My DSD arrives from NJ today. My nephew and wife (son of less healthy SIL) also arrive in Spain today but are going to Barcelona for 2 nights.

I may take a walk shortly. It seems pretty safe around here. Lots of young women walking around alone. I am 6 hours later in the day than my east coast family and friends and 9 hours later than the west coast people. Seems weird that I can't call anyone until mid-afternoon.

Have a fine Friday!

That's right - you are leaving soon aren't you? Must be beautiful in Michigan now.

Such a good person! Caretaking is exhausting. I know your aunt is super appreciative.