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@kazu is home!

@kazuI guess you broke your elbow from what I am reading. That is what I broke back in 2020. Originally there was a cast on it, but it was too tight and was cut off when I went to see the surgeon. Following the surgery, no cast, but wrapped up tightly for many weeks. Then a month or so of therapy until Medicare wouldnt pay for more. I have 90% use of the elbow. Make sure you get the therapy! btw, I missed you here, and I'm glad that you are home.

@kazu Welcome home, and take care of the arm, and make sure you see your primary care doc, and well you know....and when ready get some physical therapy. Those muscles in your arms can atrophy quickly. I loved my physical therapist, she had hands like ice cubes. When she inflicted pain upon my left arm, then put those hands on it, it was an instant, ahhhhh! DH and I are both feeling Blue's pain @Sharon in AZ. DH had most of his teeth pulled upper left when he was in the middle of chemo, and before radiation. He was told that was the best way for him, as the chemo along with the cancer was eating away at the teeth and gums. I wonder if there are puppy popsicles that would help with the pain today. @grapau27Sarah is in my prayers today, and you and Pauline too. It is hard to be the patient, and hard to be patient when the patient is in pain. Hope you hear a resolution soon.

Good Wednesday Morning Dailyites! I love the idea of playing in puddles and splashing friends, because I know they would splash back! This post is taking me longer than I thought it would. I was looking for pictures of Grand Turk, and realized that while I took pictures, DH had put them on a disc, and off my camera, so who knows where they are. On that note, I used to host a bunch of friends a couple times a year, we would spend the evening reading a Shakespeare play, start with Lasagna, then Read, (everyone had their own part) then Tiramisu for dessert with coffee, and finish the play. But the Lasagna would cost me about 60 bucks to make, I added Italian sausage, ground beef, extra veggies, slowed cooked sauce, three types of cheese made it "worth the calories", and it fed 12 people. These days I don't even know 12 people (except for you all) so DH says no more lasagna, he cant eat that many left overs. If 10 of you would like to visit a house full of cats, let me know. I'd be happy to make lasagna.

@Sharon in AZ Please show this to Blue, it might perk him up.

I had a nap! Yeah! And woke up with lyrics in my head for a new song or poem. Since I have not picked up the guitar in years, most likely a poem. Making coffee, as now I have to pretend it's morning, and I'm going to work. We did get some drops for his eyes, and even after one application, he said they felt better. We see the new doc on the 18th. And the prescription has still not been filled by Kroger's. We have not been to Bar Harbour Maine. But, we have left from Rockland on a Maine Windjammer, and spent one night sleeping in the Arcadia forest (well on the ship in a cove). This picture is not one I took, but one that I love. We were on the ship in the front of the picture. We sallied on her twice. The first time was for 4 nights, the second time was for 7. It slept 27 guests, crew of 5 and two captains. Now, if they had actual toilets, and hot water 24/7, and you didn't hear a flea fart from the cabin next door, I would do it again in a heart beat. But alas, at this time of life, I really don't have it in me, to hoist the sails, bring up the anchor, and teach people how to row a boat to shore. But the food was fantastic! NO radio, no cell phones, no TV just life like it was in the 1800's. People being with people. Real social interacting. Npo loud music on the lido deck. We ran the flag of pirates for a full week. The owners kept saying this is such much better than a real cruise ship. Ummm, well not really. I did not have to dress for dinner? But I did have to listen to the captains not so funny funny stories every night. I could see the stars with no bright lights? I was so tired every day I fell asleep by 8. But wonderful memories. Off to fix meatloaf, and the ship is called the Heritage, check out Maine Windjammer Association.

I'm about to go take that nap I promised myself. I did tell the doc's assistant, that I was the side kick, and DH said, well she remembers things I cant. And they let me go in with him. And sure enough when he was with the doc, he did not mention the droop in the lower eye lid. I did, she looked and sure enough, he has an infection in the eye, and since it is the only eye that works, and the infection is rather serious s he called in another prescription for him. Which still hasnt been processed. The eye lid is turning in on itself, and he has another appointment with an eye lid specialist. now that must really be a specialized dr. And this is where the infection is being created, and since he takes a kleenix and rubs his eye, and then uses it on the other eye, well both eyes are now infected. Bubbles infections which had swelled immensely has burst, he is covered in blood and goo, but is bathing himself, and eating the crunchies I gave him, and sun bathing in the back yard. Guess the healing will take a while. Prayers for kitty and for my rather peculiar husband, who loves to buck what the docs tell him.. Doesn't help him, but he still hates the nagging.

Good Tuesday Morning Dailyites! Very early for me(see my post from last night, it explains all) but not the fact that I drank too much coffee last night and got to sleep at 2. Up at 6? arg. Well it is still dark, temp is 34, have not gone out yet to see if Bubbles survived the night. I checked before I went to bed, he was all wrapped up in the second blanket. We need to get out of here by 7:15, still not sure if there is a rush hour into town. Have no idea what happens in Atlanta anymore. Have a great day, I am sure that there is a nap in my future.

@Cruzin TerriWelcome home! There is nothing better than sleeping in your own bed. Poor Bubbles, something over the last week has been attacking him. He is very wounded but shy of me, of course he is a stray cat, that only shows up when the crunchies make noise, but I put a little baby blanket on him, and he stayed like that for an hour, then climbed on top of it, and then I put another bigger blanket on him and I will check on him before I go to bed. He has an infection, and he looks like he is in agony. He smells badly too, so I put some Vicks vap o rub out on the wall (he is sleeping next to the house on the raised flower bed) and a vicks lavender closer to him. If its another cat they will go towards the vap o rub, my cats love that smell. If it's something bigger, then we have problems, and I may leave the light on in the laundry room, so that whatever it is thinks there's a person around. Even Fawn who sleeps on the enclosed porch is now sleeping in a cat tent so that nothing can see her. I did see a dead young coyote two clocks from our house on the main drag. DH's working eye has not been working well recently. He keeps rubbing it, the lower lid is drooping, and it is running. He says everything is rather fuzzy. I called our eye doc (she has retired, but Emory has a slew of them) but to get him into his usual office would take until March. That will not work, so tomorrow at 7 am we head on down to Emory midtown, to a new doc. I am hoping that they let me in when they examine him. (maybe this was a good week for his car to break down) Otherwise, when asked how he is doing, he will tell them all about his other problems, but not the eye. And then he walks out telling me that they don't do anything to help him. ARghhhh! I am his advocate, and don't like sitting in a car when he cant answer a question honestly. DH did sign us up for the latest Covid vaccine, moot point with the latest version, and I get a flu shot at the same time. I warned my boss. And my new job starts training tomorrow- at least at California time, so that the morning situation wont affect it.

Good Monday Morning Dailyites! It's a nippy 43 degrees, and since we didn't do any shopping yesterday, that is on the agenda today. Along with a small greek pizza and salad. DH and I are both working the late shift, so soup for dinner. I wanted to make ribs in the crock pot, but DH says eating ribs and being on the phone, just wasn't feasible. I love the quote, and what an unfortunate way for the author to pass away. But he is right. Balloon ascension day. What goes up, must come down. Yesterday on a whim, I checked to make sure that our Air Alaska Flight had not changed again, and yes it had. To a later time (the last flight out of Atlanta) and I called (our new phone would not call Air Alaska) and said at the rate they kept changing the flight, we needed to change it to a morning flight to guarantee that we actually made it into Vancouver on the last flight out of Seattle. Now, we will get into Vancouver in the afternoon, not midnight. That's a plus, but now I know to check every month with this company. Same seats, same plane, same perks, and because they keep changing it, no charges. I hope you all have a marvelous day, and that we hear some good news about Kathi and Jacqui today.

I meant to come back earlier, but I ended up having to change our flight again with Air Alaska, as they moved us to an even later flight-second time since we booked the flight. We started leaving at 4:30., then 5:30, then 6:55. Now it's at 10 am and if they move me to noon, I hope that I would still be able to fly from Vancouver from Seattle before the last flight leaves for the night. Then there was an on line sale at Macy's, figured I needed real shirts, not T shirts, get a little bit more upscale So I bought 4 turtlenecks, it's going to be in May and not that warm, and then I watched a movie. And then some of the Dakar race. I did get in a walk in the park today. Cloudy, cool and totally enjoyable. I cant believe that Jacqui was in so much pain, that must be awful. I hope you are all doing well, taking care of yourselves, newest news on Covid, is that the new patch is highly contagious. Wear your masks! Hugs, and now off to bed!

Good Sunday Morning Dailyites! I have never been a fan of Bubble Baths. Why would you fill a tub, sit in it and let the water get cold, and sit in dirty water. Then you have to add more hot water, but when you turn it on, its not hot, so you empty part of it out, and then sit there freezing until it fills back with the hot water. It always sounds nice, but it's too much work. I have to admit that I am a male watcher, but only if they deserve being watched. Most of the time, I'm watching to make sure there is a witness to "hey you all, watch this". Argyle is a Pirate's favorite sock. Todays goals are to walk in the woods, go to the stores (Krogers and Farmers market) and take down the Christmas decorations. That's what I have to do, what I want to do, is sleep. DH is making omelets this morning. I am sleeping later and later each day, not sure what's up with that, but I could go to bed earlier. I wanted to last night, but one of the PBS stations was showing a short concert by The Milk Carton Kids, and I really enjoy their guitar playing.

Jacqui, I miss your daily smile and humor. I'm sorry you are so far from home when this latest disaster happened. I hope you can get that sepsis taken care of and that arm taken care of. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

@Sharon in AZ That pizza looks really good. I know I had dinner two hours ago, but that Pizza looks really good....pizza...........

@Seasick Sailor and @summer slope I love rough seas, so that's not a problem, but why was the trip scary? We are doing Vancouver to Kodiak in May, was it rough? cold? lots of listing? Let me know please.

If you have assigned dining, I would suggest that you go to the MDR for dinner your first night, and meet your table mates. If you have the anytime dining, no big deal. That's just a suggestion. Enjoy your cruise.

Good Saturday Morning Dailyites! We had a pride of wild lions sleeping on the bed last night. The usual Tazi, but then elderly Irving showed up, and then Furnando showed up. Lots of growling on Tazi's part but they all settled down, and my head is killing me this morning, as I couldn't move at all last night. @dfishThose meals look very tasty. I love cranberries. I also love the quote today. I thought of the Stones when Old Rock was mentioned. @StLouisCruisers congratulations to you DGD on her engagement. Thank you all for the information about my up coming cruise ship. Too bad there is no deli, but heck, I dont need the bread anyway. I am going to try and do this 20 days away from home with a carryon. Lots of mixing and matching, I wont be glamorous, but it's Alaska, on a ship with lots of adventures. Does anyone really care if I wear the same things more than once?

Crew News informs me its a Signature class, but I love Ruebens, what can you tell me?

@Sharon in AZWe will be on the Nieuw Amsterdam. I didn't book this our BFF did, and I guess he figures it will be a surprise, even though I paid for the shore excursions, and will have to pay for the hotels, and extra perks. If any one can tell me anything about the ship and what I can look forward to for 14 days in alaska (cruising Kodiak, Anchorage, Valdez, Skagway(been there) Ketchickan(been there) Sitka and Prince Rubert. But I want to hear about the ship. What class is this? I was told it would not be worth it to get CO on this type of ship. We have a cabin for 3 with french door windows, that look at a life boat. This is what I usually book when on Carnival Legend. BFF was thinking this was something that we would like.

@dfish, I know you say out patient, but wont you need some one to help you out for a few days post surgery? Is there a family member who can stay with you? Gosh. But I guess you knew that you need to treat this ASAP, so I am glad that a good Doc is yours now.

I have been reading some of Kazu's review. To try and find out when and how she hurt herself, something about her arm, but cant seem to find any info. But so far I keep reading about how important CO is . Which we have discussed with our person who is taking us, and have opted out of for the Nieuw Amsterdam. We have excursions for every port except one, (which has no excursions). So tell me why I want assigned dining vs anytime dining. or dine at my time, or what ever they want to call it. Our last cruise was on Carnival, and we had anytime dining, where the service was so awful, we switched to assigned and loved it! I think our friend thinks early is too early, and we would miss dinner a lot, and late, well, late is too late for me. Since he is handling all of this, when is early dining, and when is late dining. And if you have anytime dining, do you just show up? Call to make reservations? Not sure, sounds like we will be eating on the Lido alot.

and feral Fawn, out at the pond....

Ah heck, lets just finish posting the babies, my last one is Bobagingee. He showed up in the yard after DH had had his fall, and was still rather fuzzy on what was going on around him. I asked if we could keep Bob, an d DH said , if he wants to be here, we can, must you must name him Bob. I patted my lap and said "here Bob" and he came and curled up in my lap. I brought him in, and he has been with us since that was 2016.

Good Friday Morning Dailyites! To make up for a missed Monday, our boss is having us work this morning to early afternoon. Which means the dog needs to be walked before I start work, which means lunch has to be made before I start work, and I need to make breakfast, as I am beginning to sleep later and later due to having to work later and later..... So another introduction to the fur babies, I have no idea why these two are fuzzy in the pictures, because they move the least. The gray square face is Neko, we found her in a box marked Free Kat 17 years ago. She is the office manager, as she has not left my work area since I started working from home, she often climbs up on the computer while I am in the midst of talking with patrons, and if I leave my work area she will start going around the house screaming at me to get back to work.. Reminds me of my old boss. The tan monster is Irving. He is also 17 years old. Neither of them are in good health, both of them are needy as all get out, and as I write, Irving just climbed in my lap to suck warmth from me.