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Justwant2Bhealthy , 03-31-2008 10:50 PM

WELCOME EVERYONE ~ this thread is for anyone with any kind of physical obstacle and/or challenge like SB, CP, MS, MD, PK, Lupus, Osteo, Arthritis, Rheumatism, or any other condition (s), whether genetic or acquired (like injuries), that causes physical limitations and/or difficulties.

Please join us in this special thread ~ to give support and encouragement; and share ideas, or just chat with one another ...

HAPPY APRIL EVERYONE
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purpleorc , 04-01-2008 10:39 AM

Hi Ladies

Happy April everybody, yikes another month gone it doesn't seem possible. For some reason time got away with me yesterday and I did not get on my PC at all which is rather unusual. Did have my head stuck in a good book though and finished it yesterday afternoon. Will be busy tomorrow going to London for his brother tomorrow to a well know television company. Looking at the map I am fairly certain that we have been to this site before. The only blessing is that we have not got to go into the heart of London where we have congestion charges. Which is the equivalent of toll charges for the privilege of going into the centre of London. The congestion charge was suppose to cut down the amount of traffic in the heart of London but I don't think it made a blind bit of difference. Apart from the fact that you now pay to sit in traffic queues So likelihood is that I will not be on tomorrow as I will be too tired. Also an early start for me which I am hopeless at at the best of times. I am willing but my body isn't

Val was asking did I watch many sporting events. I tend to watch things like the boat race and grand national. Plus the Olympics and commonwealth games. Unfortunately this year with the Olympics coming from China I think the times will be very early in the morning. So I think most of the time I will have to be satisfied with the highlights programme. I remember though some years back one of our famous rowers Steve Redgrave was going for his fifth consecutive gold medal in the Olympics and I did so want to see if he did it. Well I was up at silly o'clock in the morning watching to see if the crew won the gold medal. It was such a emotional moment that he did achieve his 5th gold medal something very few sports people have done.

Well time to take the dog for a walk he is crossing his legs bless him. I think my shoulder is on the mend as well so fingers crossed I have started to make a full recovery. Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers. bye bye ladies and take care till next time.
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valpal23 , 04-01-2008 12:52 PM

Hey everyone

OH MY GOSH IT'S APRIL WHAT AM I DOING WITH MY LIFE?

sorry about that -- I'm a little bit of an over emotional, drama person. Sometimes I just stop and wonder what the heck I'm doing and why.. other times I lay awake until 6 in the morning and ponder my tiny little problems.

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers Rosebud My parents refuse to worry -- they say they want to take care of finding a townhouse for my and my brother (they've always taken care of their baby boy even when he didnt ask and I think I'm going to take advantage of the situation). Did you end up getting the 10 (inches? cms?) of snow you suspected?

Purple Take your time to recover your energy after your journey into London tomorrow! We all know that trying to push it after a draining day will just make things worse. Have a good visit too!

I usually watch things like the Olympics too. The commonwealth games were in Winnipeg, my province's capital, in 1999 but I didnt see them on TV. The 2010 olympics are in vancouver and I would love to be able to visit my friends on the coast while catching any part of the games.

BizMaz So you have a summer break coming up soon - thats nice My friends who are teachers are on spring break this week. I'm kinda jealous of the chunks of time they get off work -- but I know it's so well deserved! I've only seen tornados in movies! I think I will stick with living in 'north america's winter weather testing capital' with the extreme cold (it keeps MS at bay all winter too!)

Did I mention I started a course of prednisone this week? I'm taking the steroids to hopefully cut off my bronchitis... but it's making my appetite go wonkers. I am trying to be very careful with exaggerated eating impulses. I may go home early today because I have a full day tomorrow 9-6:30 with a working lunch and I still feel pretty miserable.

take care all
Val
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Justwant2Bhealthy , 04-01-2008 02:50 PM

HELLO CHICKIES ~ Well, GOD decided to play an April Fool's joke on us today: we woke up to a white-out snowstorm that is still raging right now. The police just advised that all the highways in the surrounding area are closed. Of course,they didn't send out any buses this morning; as we knew this was coming, but I was hoping it was a joke; NOT! And, we got a lot more than 10 inches; just outside our door is more than THREE FEET!!!!

We have a new snow mountain in front of the other one we already had (which was taller than DH) that is about four+ feet high right now. DH says that if this keeps up our bird feeder will be totally buried. But hey, they are calling for sunshine tomorrow and temps in the 40's F and rain on Thursday, so that might get rid of some of it. DH just hollered in that we lost the radio; meaning our local station just went off the air for some reason. They'll probably get it back soon, but those winds are pretty strong and that could have done it.

Presently, we have a lovely flock of SNOWBIRDS out in the yard wrestling over the birdfeed that the wind hasn't blown away yet; cuz the winds are fierce out there right now. We've had a bunch of birds show up today; they don't seem to be phased by this storm at all. I was saying to DH, 'You'd think that they would stay in the bush'. But nope, they are here stashing up on food: what brave, little souls ~ LOL!!!

VAL ~ Our neighbours have stashed up on bags of corn getting ready for the spring goose hunt. We have a lake behind us that they go to and every spring, they thin the flocks down; but, I secretly pray that they won't stop here; oh, I know that's naughty of me ... shhhhh ... don't tell! Yes, do take advantage of your parents help with the housing; that's one area, we need all the help we can get these days. Don't worry about being seen as a 'DRAMA QUEEN', VAL; that just makes you a more interesting person (just as long as you can 'REIGN' her in, now and then; pun intended ~ lol).

PURPLE ~ Hope you have a good trip to LONDON and do enjoy the day as best you can; cuz you will have to rest when you get back. I like watching things like track & field and the Olympics too: the summer ones in CHINA this year and the winter one in Vancouver in 2010.. DH likes hockey, but the Toronto Maple Leafs got knocked out in the first round of the playoffs for the third year in a row. We haven't been following it as much this year as we had so much other stuff going on.

BIZMAX ~ yes, I'll bet you can't wait for your summer holidays; I think we all envied teachers' holidays, but not having to control and teach a large group of kiddies each day. We're retired, so I'm on extended holidays now ~ lol!

WELL, it's time to go have a tea break; and then I think I'll watch the snow blow by for a while; isn't my life exciting??? LOL! But not really much else we can do; oh I could do some sewing or something boring like that, but heck I just donnawanna do that right now ~ lol!

Oh ... DH just broke my blue light bulb in my pretty bedroom lamp; what a clutz!!! It's so pretty; the base is an old-fashioned tinted canning jar with a bird's nest and blue eggs and little white flowers in it. Someone was very crafty; I bought it at a second-hand store. Told DH that he has to buy me some more blue bulbs cuz this is the second one now ~ LOL. He says he's going to go outside to clear a pathway from the back door so poochy can get out there to do her duty; and so he can stay out of trouble ~ LOL!

ANYWAYS, that's enuff rambling for today; take good care ladies, your friend ROSEBUD
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Justwant2Bhealthy , 04-02-2008 10:14 PM

HELLO MY CHICKADEES ~ yeah, all the snowsqualls are gone and we woke up to gorgeous sunshine; and boy did I wake up early: at 6:30 am and a large flock of SNOWBIRDS came around at the same time. I'm glad I was up to see them and got a few pics; hope they are clear enuff to see.

The snowbirds are white with special black markings that make them look like a colidascope in the sky as they fly around. They fly in such a perfect formation that it's amazing to watch. Maybe that's why they called the Airplane Group the SNOWBIRDS becuz they have to fly the same way.

We just stayed home today: DH worked on repairing a tool, and I did stuff around the house. We had a lovely steak dinner with M & O's, a mixture of veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, corn, carrots, and beans from our garden) with one small new potato each. This is one of our faves so we are trying to have it more often.

WELL, that's all the news for today; it was pleasant. DH is praying the snow will melt soon; can't really blame him. I went out on the deck to get some fresh air; can't wait to get out there for walks again. We were planning our garden today; deciding what to plant this year. Take good care, your friend
ROSEBUD
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BlzMaxGnrCCJkMly , 04-03-2008 10:10 AM

Morning Everyone!
Not much new going on here! Just another day as normal! LOL! Lots of sunshine today,but it sure is windy!! They say we have more severe storms moving into the area later on today! Its almost the weekend again! Yeah! I live for weekends! LOL! Especially this one! Saturday(5th) is my birthday so I am looking forward to that. A group of friends are taking me out that day so I am sure it will be fun! Hope you all have a great day!
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Justwant2Bhealthy , 04-03-2008 02:48 PM

HELLO CHICKIES ~ another (mostly) sunny day today; DH cleared the rest of the deck off for me, so I can go out there everyday now (several times a day actually). Our Whiskey Jacks (large Gray Jays) came today looking for some bread; she looked young (smaller in size) and came right up to me (only a foot away) waiting for me to throw it to her. Got a few pics of her too.

Not doin' much today; Dh is watching a movie resting up after a bit of shovelling. I'm just doing laundry today; doin' the books and bills; plus the general daily chores and meals. Decided to take it easy this week; why not??? I'm calling it 'My Spring Break' ... hehehe. Oh, and I am making my plans for our garden as well; all this brain work is really tuff ~ LOL!

Our poor little PIN PIN has a wee accident yesterday; she banged her nose really hard, and it was bleeding this morning: poor girl. She seems to be feeling a bit better now, but at first it was kinda yucky and gross; sorry if you were eating right now: LOL! I almost chucked my lunch ...

ANYWAYS, not much going on here; trying to decide what to have for dinner tonight. Usually I have it planned ahead; it will likely be chicken or fish I think. I picked up a nice big butternut squash and some yams, so maybe we'll have one of them too. Yummmmm ...

BMGCJM ~ That is very nice of your friends to do that for your BIRTHDAY Hope you have a great time on Saturday!!!

VAL ~ it's almost the weekend; only one more day!!! Hope you had a good week.

HEY PURPLE ~ hope you had a wonderul day in London.

Take good care all, your friend ROSEBUD
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purpleorc , 04-04-2008 11:21 AM

Hi Ladies and good afternoon

The trip to London went well but was rather a long day over all. So rested well yesterday to make up for it.

Today is overcast but not too cold so managed a lovely walk and took our dog to the park even for a play about with his ball. He was in his element and loved every minute of it. He never wants to come off though he is like a kid when it comes to coming off the park he is so reluctant and digs his heals in and goes at snails pace

Had a productive day in the kitchen and made several individual jellies. I have put some pears in some (for DH) and peaches in others (for me). I have lightly steamed some small chopped up vegetable to make a vegetable and bacon egg white omelette for tomorrow. So they are cooling down ready for me to store in the fridge. Will shortly be going to cook tea. I have swapped our cooked meal that we normally have a lunch time to tea time as we were up later today. I had muffins with a small portion of cooked gammon chopped up small. I had toasted the muffins (wholemeal) before I started and put some salsa and a very minute portion of low fat cheese. I have only put a smidgen of salsa for me because my tummy is still very delicate Going back to doctors in just over a weeks time for a review of this situation. This a recipe from a member here on 3fc Zelma so a big thanks to her for this recipe as it is a nice treat which is very similar to pizza.

Hope pin pin is on the road to recovery poor thing Rosebud. The only time my dog had a bloody nose was when he encountered my parents next doors neighbours cat. There he was through the gate poking his nose through and the cat had got his claws out and was scratching his nose. My silly dog never backed down and come back inside he just stayed there and got a bloody nose for his troubles. Not that he has learned he still is fascinated by cats and he now stares our next door neighbours cat out. Many a time I have gone outside and there they are virtually nose to nose in our garden and neither is budging or making any move.

Well time to start dinner otherwise it will be supper by the time I finish bye ladies and take care till next time
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purpleorc , 04-05-2008 07:30 AM

Hi Ladies

BlzMaxGnrCCJkMly I hope you have a wonderful day with your friends when you go out for your birthday.

Well today is a big change from yesterday. When I got up this morning it was lovely and sunny just nice for a walk. By the time I had finished breakfast hey presto the weather had changed so rapidly it is now so cloudy and raining. I could not believe it could change so swiftly. So it looks as though the exercise today of walking will not be as pleasant as I had hoped.

After begin busy for the best part of yesterday I did not take any rocking to get me to sleep last night. I slept really well as I was very tired when I got into bed. I watched the last episode of the series of torchwood. A British scifi series which is a spin off of doctor who. Though doctor who starts tonight to get my weekly fix of it Torchwood is though based at a much older audience and deals with more adult topics. I was brought up on doctor who and remember quite vividly watching it with a cushion in front of me. There was something compelling to keep me watching be slightly scary at the same time.

Nothing much planned for the next couple of days except relaxation and recharge the batteries. Not sure what DH has done but his legs for days have been heavy feeling and stiff. Also a little painful. So not sure whether he is coming down with something or just pulled some muscles in his leg. I am sure if they do not improve he will go to the doctors to get a medical opinion.

My sisters husband so my BIL is unfortunately not so well and is experiencing hot burning sensations in his hands and feet. So he has got to go for some blood work to test for diabetes. There is a history in his family and his sister is insulin dependant. I hope it is not that for him and something that is much simpler explanation. I am not sure that he will deal with the dx of diabetes very well if that was the outcome but he may surprise me. My sister is also under the weather and has had to go for a chest xray. Not sure what the results are but they suspected pleurisy unfortunately she has had it before. I would love if she could give up cigarettes as that would help her chest immensely though I have never bullied her about it as it would be the pot calling the kettle black as an ex smoker who suffered from bronchitis as regular as clockwork. It took me several attempts to give up the weed sticks but I am so glad that I have and now the price of cigarettes here is absolutely crazy they are so heavily taxed.

Time for me to move and crack on with todays chores that I have planned. Nothing too strenuous I might added a bit of hoovering and stripping the bed is about the most strenuous I will be attempting Bye ladies and take all till next time
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valpal23 , 04-05-2008 01:49 PM

Happy birthday Bizmax! Have a great day

Hello to Rosebud and Purple! I am passing by on my way to go for a walk.

Yesterday I hit '90 pounds lost'. I celebrated by buying a pair of jeans that werent 'plus size'. a pair of size 15 dark wash trouser jeans. yay!

We've yet to find a place to live -- but if I can get financing I will try to buy my parents house from them. I'll know more next weekend after meeting with the bank! *fingers crossed*

Val
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purpleorc , 04-05-2008 03:30 PM

Hi Ladies

So I am back again I just had to stop and write another post in order to celebrate Valpal's big victory.

VALPAL

on losing 90lbs well done and keep up the good work and we will soon be celebrating your century lost.

Bye again Ladies have a good night and take care till next time
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Justwant2Bhealthy , 04-06-2008 12:29 AM

THANKS YOU GUYS for keepin' in touch on our thread; we've had a hectic couple of days. Our poor PIN PIN has also come down ill; we don't really know what's wrong with her. We thought she was just depressed over her mom passing 3 weeks ago today, but she seemed awfully quiet the last couple of days. Then this morning, when we woke, she couldn't walk right; she kept falling over. It almost seems like she had a stroke or has pneumonia as her breathing seems a bit fast (labored).

She got sick first thing; her dinner from Friday night, which isn't good, but that can happen. She has been drinking water all day, and took a little ice cream (her fave treat); and just now she tried to eat some food, but hardly got a spoonful down, but at least she's trying. She seems alert tonight, but she is still very weak. When we took her mom to the vet, he said that our girls were very old and these kind of things should be expected.

I guess we were naive about their age; as other furry babies in our family had lived long lives too. Someone said Sweetie was over a 100 y/o in doggie years, and Pin Pin is almost there too. Pin just turned 14 y/o; we were just hoping to have her a little longer, esp with losing Sweetie. Anyways, thanks so much for keeping things going; so appreciate. DH is so upset as she is his buddy! We are going thru a tuff time right now.

VAL on losing 90 lbs; only 10 away from the big 100!!! You can do it, kiddo ... I just know it!

PURPLE ~ will catch up later; haven't had time to read yet; thanks for carrying things for me ...

BMGCJM ~ here's a special message for ya ...

ROSEBUD
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purpleorc , 04-06-2008 06:05 AM

Hi Ladies and good morning

Woke up this morning to a fine covering of snow on the floor this morning. Though as the morning has gone on it has started to melt rapidly. Hopefully will have a walk later this afternoon. We had a walk yesterday at about 7pm it was dry and still very light now we have turned the clocks forward. It was very cold though so not surprised that we had snow over night at some point. Even though it was cold it was a lovely walk and did see a couple of foxes on our travels as well.

Made some yoghurt moose yesterday by mixing jelly and 200g of yoghurt and whisking for 5 minutes. This particular one is raspberry not made this flavour before I have only had strawberry. So it will be a bit of guinea pig tasting later today. Making these low calorie deserts satisfies my DH sweet tooth and help keeps him on the straight and narrow.

ROSEBUD :~ It really saddens me to hear that pin pin is so unwell. I always imagined that she was quite a bit younger than sweetie. Not that you had ever said but that is how I imagined the two of them together. I really hope that pin pin recovers and you have some more time together. It is so hard when our beloved pets are sick you feel so helpless to help them.

So I fully understand that you are unable to visit the site as often as normal with home circumstances as they are I would expect your priorities to lie else where.

Bye for now ladies and see you soon
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BlzMaxGnrCCJkMly , 04-06-2008 12:12 PM

Morning everyone

THANKS!! for the Birthday wishes! Had a great time at lunch with my friends then spent the rest of the day just hanging out with my husband then he took me too dinner that night! Obviously not a very good day for eating healthy but its just one day! I am getting right back on track today!
Its going to be another nice spring day here so I am thinking of taking the doggies for a walk or taking a bike ride, maybe both if I have the energy for it!
Hoep you all are doing well!
Purple-hope the snow melts soon for you
Rosebud-sooo sorry to hear about pinpin!!! prayers!!
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Justwant2Bhealthy , 04-06-2008 02:15 PM

THANK YOU ALL ~ for your kind words and prayers ... PIN PIN passed away early this morning (10 am); and very quickly which we are so thankful for. GOD was gracious: it felt long becuz we were so upset, but it really took under 15 minutes; but, our prayers were answered for her (we didn't want her to suffer).

She adored her mother (SWEETIE) so much; they were kinda like twin souls. She seemed under the weather on Friday night to me and she was so quiet too, but she got up on Saturday morning and just fell. We spent almost every single minute with her; I just took out enuff time to write and ask family and friends for prayers. We had hoped that we would have her for a little while, but GOD knows best.

PURPLE ~ I will always treasure that beautiful poem you shared with us; it made me feel so much better, and will for years to come. WOW, snow again; but it won't last too long, and ours has gone down quite a bit over the last few days. We had temps in the mid-fifties, which is helping a lot.

BMGCJM ~ yes, enjoy every minute you have with your furry friends; we tried to do the same and were rewarded for it over and over again. They are so loving and accepting; it never ceases to amaze me the wonder of their lovely characters. It is a love that keeps on giving and giving ...

VAL ~ I picked myself up a very small MP3 player; and finally figured out how to put some songs on it. I got it so that I could take it with me on walks, which I can go on now that the snow is finally clearing away. Now, I'll have something to listen to when I'm walking. It's so small; how amazing that such a small thing can do all that.

DH says it is so terribly quiet in our home now; and right now, he it outside hammering his sadness into another small coffin. We are going to bury the girls together on our lot in the country and put a rock garden over and around them. I can have fun making the plans for that to ease my mind.

WELL, that's all the news for now; I am going to go out and keep DH company. Thanks again, and do take good care, your friend ROSEBUD

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