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#31

purpleorc , 12-14-2008 05:21 AM

Hi ladies

I am very sore after yesterday and managing to get in most of my chores I had lined up. The only ones I have left is to make a dozen fruit muffins and Hoover. I did one batch of muffins last night and made a dozen of them. My lunch is all prepared now just a matter of cooking it. Did a boo boo last night was in the process of defrosting my freezer and guess who forgot to put the electric back on to the fridge/freezer Fortunately the only thing that had started to defrost was some muffins so we will have them for tea. The other thing was a lasagna I had made so we will have that tomorrow so nothing went to waste. I had envisaged having to have a baking marathon to try and use the food before it spoilt. So I can breathe a sigh of relief that it was only a couple of items that was defrosting.

Last night watched the final of X Factor which is equivalent to Canadian or American idol. The only difference is that over 25's are allowed and groups. Also last night was the semi final of the strictly come dancing (dancing with the stars) so next week it is our final. This year it is very close I would hate to have to pick a winner. So no doubt I will be glued to the television next Saturday to find out the result. Tonight it is sports personality of the year. This has been running since about the mid 1950's when the public vote to say whom they think has done outstanding things in sport. Some years it is easy to pick a winner but in the year of Olympics it is much harder. Plus also Lewis Hamilton won F1 championships this year as well. It is only open to British citizens to win though there is a cup for outstanding achievement for non British citizens.

MEOWEE :~ The Canadian must have caught it off the British about the obsession with the weather we are also renowned about talking about the weather. Also complaining about it being too hot, too cold, too windy well you get the picture we are never satisfied with what we have

We have gone milder at the minute though the rain has come in bucket loads. I have been very fortunate lots of the UK have had weather warnings regarding the risks of floods due to the heavy constant rain fall.

I hope you managed to get your last present and you back was fine. It made always be a bit temperamental after injuring it. It can at anytime bite you back without warning doing the simplest tasks.

ROSEBUD :~ It is amazing what you can sneak into dishes and sauces with a bit of creative thinking. A great way to get vegetables or fruit down people whom are poor eaters of these. Fruit is my DH problem also so I have to be inventive in that area like yourself to sneak them in here and there

Like in Canada our weather is also varied and can change so rapidly. We do not have the lows or the highs that you have temperature wise as we are a temperate climate.

Must soon start on the final chores I have to do that way I can relax tomorrow well hopefully. Just waiting for a load of washing to finish then I will see about getting it dry. Before I go I must say hello to VAL and NUMPSTER I hope your both well and having a lovely weekend. I tell you it has been so nice to have the time to come and post on here and not be in a hurry as such. I have really missed my regular postings on this thread which keeps me from being too naughty.

purpleorc
#32

Numpster , 12-14-2008 08:42 AM

Hi Rosebud, Purple, Meowee, Val and all other postees:

Sadly I don't have a lot of time to read all the posts & reply, especially during excessively busy times.....10 hour work days, do take a toll. Rosebud as you know I faithfully read yours since I want to keep abreast on what you and DH are up to! Was terribly busy with the funeral, preparing artwork for a Christmas mural at work, setting up/troubleshooting a couple friends MP3 players and loading 'em up with music files from my database and volunteer work for our Christmas families also at work. We go out this Monday to do all the shopping. DH is going with me to help with the lifting and once I've got him there, I'm going to corral him into wrapping......he just doesn't know that yet! A friend at work has asked if I would consider doing a photoshoot for her daughters wedding.....oh boy, I just don't know whether to commit or not. It's not until April and it's only a small wedding, but I just don't know if I'm confident enough. I have two awesome Panasonic Lumix cameras & a Sony HD video camera which would be sufficient to do the shoot but I so lack confidence. I'm still mulling it over.

I haven't even begun Christmas shopping for my own family yet....YIKES! On Tuesday my daughter and I will hit the pavement and try to get some of it done. I'm just terrified that if I over do it, I'll be sick for Christmas, so we'll just have to pace it out.

Purple & Meowee, I just go with the flow of the weather, although winter is definitely not one of my favourite seasons. I don't even bother looking at the weather forecast, it will be what it is and I can't change it....no sense of me whining about it.

Val great to hear your brother landed a job. Oops on the battery though. Like Purple said boys will be boys. They just just don't seem to have forethought. I am always saying that to my DH.....cause and effect my friend....for every action (or lack thereof) there is a reaction. Guys just don't think ahead. It's okay to live in the moment but a little forethought can save some headaches later on! I enjoy my job too Val and look forward to my work, just not when things are terribly overwhelming. If your second job was stressing you, it makes sense to let it go and focus on the one that does invigorate you!

Rosebud, your muffins sound delicious....wish I had the time. Glad to hear you have everything almost ready for Christmas....wanna come help me out?????? lol Can't wait until retirement (or semi-retirement). I just never seem to have time anymore and it's not that I don't try to make the time.....it's that people are so demanding of my time. In one way it's a compliment that they come to me, but on the other hand, there is only so much one human being is capable of. I have to work on a Christmas video to play on Christmas day when the family gathers. It will be sort of a memory video for our dear Nita, gosh I still can't wrapped my head around that fact that she is gone....I know the facts but it just doesn't seem real...such a young person. I have photos from various family events & video from last Christmas which was at her home (which it always was) so I'll incorporate some of that footage. I don't want to make it a sad video....don't want people sad & crying on Christmas day. I'll try to make it uplifting somehow.

I went last Monday for an MRI....that was interesting. Sheesh why don't they tell people in advance that this machine is very confining. I'm claustrophobic (reeeeeeeeeeeally claustrophobic) and couldn't go through with it. I tried, but it scared the beejeebees out of me....to the point of onset of a panic attack. I can't believe I was set up like that. Poke me, prod me, cause me all sorts of pain....I can totally handle that, but put me in a confined space and I lose it! Called the specialist that ordered this and they seemed very inconsiderate but did offer a sedative for the next appointment....fine, I'll try that, but if that doesn't work, I'm done with it. On one had, I feel really stupid and on the other hand I know my limits. DH is going to come in with me and maybe that will help too...who knows. I know I need the MRI because I want to ensure it was not a stroke I had in the summer, I just don't know if I can get past my phobia to do it even with meds. I'm a fighter so I won't give in without a valiant effort first though.

Well I better get off of here, gotta do those Christmas cards today. I double booked this evening, friends invited us over to play a new game but Bre called last night and said she was coming over this evening and without thinking I agreed. Just too much on my mind I guess.....oh well. Also, notice I didn't speak of weight/diet issues??? It's not that I shouldn't be thinking about it, it's just the furthest thing from my mind at the moment. I'll get back on track soon enough.

Hope you all have a terrific day and will touch base again soon!

Numpster
#33

meowee , 12-14-2008 10:09 AM

Good Morning

Just to continue the pattern; it's cold but sunny with a bit of snow flurries today . . . . . . think I'll take myself out for a bit again today since it mioght be the last sun we see for a good length of time.
#34

Justwant2Bhealthy , 12-14-2008 08:02 PM

HI NUMPSTER ~ glad that you found some time to come in and visit with us; I know that you and your DH are very busy, and that you are always doing kind things for others. Gonna have to pace yourself, and maybe say "NO" sometimes, so that you don't get sick. Did you get those cards done? Hope so ... I'd love to help you out if I wasn't 500 miles north of where you live.

Oh, your day will come when you will have so much time, you'll be looking for things to do; that's what happens when some people do retire. We have a friend who retired recently and she needs to find something to do soon becuz what she is or isn't doing right now isn't pretty; we are praying hard for her right now. When you retire, you must find hobbies and clubs, or volunteer work or a part-time jig or something to fill your day, or you could go bonkers and/or drive everyone else around you that way! That's why DH and I try to keep busy with our many hobbies and such; simply becuz it's healthier for you: physically, mentally, and spiritually!!!

HI PURPLE ~Actually, I like comparing our temps across this country and even knowing what your weather is like over there for you. I have a weather site I look at daily; and we have a thermometer outside our window, so we know what the temps are so that we know how to dress up here. When you live up north in very cold temps, you NEED TO KNOW the temps to plug in your car, do a car warm-up before you go anywhere, and also make sure you dress warmly enuff, or you could end up with FROSTBITE VERY QUICKLY.

HI MEOWEE ~ so glad that you are feeling well enuff to get out once again; and your temps are still better than ours, so far. It was milder here, and we are grateful for that!

VAL ~ I so agree with Purple and Numpster about men/boys/guys and the maturity thing. Men do mature slower and I swear, that some men NEVER DO; at least, that's been my experience with some men in my life. I have also found from talking to other women that these traits are common to most men. Like just tonight, DH and I were discussing how many things women find annoying and immature, men seem to find funny and acceptable; therein reveals a big gap in perspective between the sexes.

Well, we just stayed home and had a relaxing day; and I made a roasted chicken with a bunch of our favorite veggies (carrots, onions, green and yellow beans from our garden, celery, and a new jacket potato each). I could eat this every Sunday and be happy forever; actually, I could eat chicken 2-3 times a week and be very content becuz I love it so much. Can you tell?

NIKO just came by to see me by our desk; he often lays beside me while I am typing and keeps me company. DH watches his favorite movies why I am on here in the evening; it works well for us. Well, it's time to go make my evening tea ... so take care ladies, your friend ROSEBUD
#35

purpleorc , 12-15-2008 05:42 AM

Good morning

Well my weekend of catching up with the chores has caught up with me and I am shattered and did not surface out of bed until 9.45am I will go early to bed tonight as I have to be up early tomorrow at 7.30am. I know getting up at that time in the morning is going to go down like a lead balloon.

I did manage to get all my chores done and also made a big batch of cereal bars a bit like granola bars. The main ingredient is oats, then add egg and sugar (I use half and half sugar. which is half sweetener and and half sugar). Then add in what ever you like, nuts, dried fruit the worlds your oyster what you put in. I then put it into a tray I have lightly sprayed with one cal spray. I made double batch so the others are now residing in my freezer along with the fruits of the forest muffins I made after lunch.

I sure did not take any rocking when I went to bed I was so tired. I managed a couple of pages of my book before I called it a day. Can not even remember DH coming to bed plus when I woke up this morning he wasn't there either. I can remember when it was me who was always up first as I never need much sleep about 4 or 5 hours and that was it. It is more like 9 or 10 hours now.

NUMPSTER Nice to hear from you, sorry that your so busy at the minute work does take a big portion of your time up. Even when you semi retire or retire you will still find that you are short of time. You even wonder how you ever found the time to go to work One thing is you must learn is to slow down and especially if you have had a health issue. It may come really difficult to put yourself first and not others. Though sometimes you have to do this slow down and take heed of you body. Otherwise the body has a nasty way of biting back to ensure you make it rest.

MRI are difficult to have even if you are not claustrophobic. I hope that with the sedation and with your DH it is much better for you. I have had to have 2 of them in the past 9 years. I have had 2 scans of the brain plus the spine but not the lumbar part of that. We tend not to scan the lumber part of the spine as it is very difficult to spot the lesions so it is hardly worth putting people through the stress unless absolutely necessary. It was the MRI that finally gave the neurologists the diagnosis of MS for me. One thing also you will find they are very, very noisy. Even for the person who is waiting in the room. I have been a nurse having to stop with a patient due to the home office stating that they must be observed at all times by 2 members of staff.

MEOWEE I hope you managed to get out and about a bit yesterday. Plus that the weather held out for you whilst you did your bits and pieces you needed to do.

ROSEBUD Your advice about slowing down to Numpster was spot on. Also the advice about taking up hobbies and interests is great also. My DH took up a bit of voluntary work this year at the MS centre that I go to. He operates the oxygen therapy tanks. He is now what they deem as a number one which means he can take charge in an emergency with the tanks or in the tanks themselves. A number 2 operator would inform a number one operator of these problems. A number one operator must be on for every dive.

Wow I never knew that you had to warm up your vehicles prior to setting off on a journey in winter. I always wondered how people cope in such cold temperatures which I can never imagine. So telling me that you have to do this sheds some light on how you cope with the cold temperature.

I am starting to come round now after feeling like death warmed up this morning. I best go and wash a couple of pots up then get dressed to be in the land of the living.

bye bye all and take care

purpleorc
#36

meowee , 12-15-2008 08:11 AM

Hi gang . . .

Warm and wet again today. I liked yesterday's cold and sunny a lot better. Oh well . . . no snow to worry about.

Nothing exciting for me since all the shopping and wrapping is done and jjust a few more things to be delivered in the coming week.

Bought a little turkey breast yesterday to roast up for leftovers. I go out to friends for actual Christmas dinner but, even though I'm not a real turkey lover anyway, I find I miss leftovers. Think it's a psychological thing. Also got cream cheese to make the Christmas cheesecake I take along and some other fixings for a new salad I'm going to try. A way to take some Sweet Potatoes without resorting to the usual and overly rich and sweet version.

Have a good day . . .
#37

Justwant2Bhealthy , 12-15-2008 08:58 PM

HI LADIES ~ wow, we had a big snowstorm last night and this morning the temps rose to 40F and it rained, then everything turned to ice as the temps dropped down to -18C or close to 0F; the winds were the worst part, a kind of whirling wind that howled too!

HI MEOWEE ~ yah, this messy stuff isn't too great but halfway in the middle might be nice: sunny with temps cold enuff to hold the snow but not too icey and slippery. That's a good idea to take a couple of healthier dishes to the Christmas dinner; good for you. Wow, you have really caught up with the gifts and such. I may pick up a few small things for DH for his stocking; as he already has his big gift: another big tool! No surprise there ... haha!

HI PURPLE ~ as a nurse, you are a great comfort when explaining medical things; thanks for your input. I'm sorry that you are so tired, but I am in the same boat some days, so I can so relate. I was just saying to DH yesterday, that I can't believe I did all this, and worked a physical job too. For awhile, I worked as a community support worker, but most of my jobs were physical ones. Thiss sore, old body couldn't do any of that now. I used to be an early bird and now I don't get up until 8 or 9 am. My legs get tired and sore by the afternoon and I have to put them up and in the evening too; finally following doctors orders simply because I need too. I like the sounds of those granola bars; I used to make one with bran and oats in it too. Maybe I'll make some for Christmas; they were very healthy and low-fat. Be sure to get enuff rest; some of those chores will wait for another day.

Yes, it is very cold here in the winter; and where VAL is, it is even colder, so I imagine they have the same issues as us, that's why I gave her the tip about the batteries for her brother. So far DH hasn't had to bring our battery in the house, but if it gets too cold (-30C or lower), he may have to. That's a time when you see cars and trucks stranded all over the place. Also, we have to plug our cars into something called a BLOCK HEATER, that warms up the engine, for at least 2 hours, but some people leave it on all night. Then we have to warm the car up before you go anywhere as it's a frozen popsicle with the windows all frosted up, and not fun to ride in. The windows have to be clear before you take off for the visability factor, of course.

VAL ~ DH asked me to pass this onto your brother: that it is advisable to put a piece of 1/4" plywood under his battery as this also helps it from losing power so quickly; and to clean his battery connections about once a month.

HI NUMPSTER ~ hope you all had a fun day shopping for those families ...

We had a nice dinner of lean steak with sauteed veggies and mixed rice, plus a salad for me. Last night, I did about 40 minutes of chair aerobics as I haven't been out the last few days becuz of the weather. This afternoon, I finished putting a few more decos on my tree to fill in a few empty spaces. Now, I going to make myself a tea and put my feet up for a while. Take good care ladies, your friend ROSEBUD
#38

purpleorc , 12-16-2008 03:28 AM

Hi Ladies

I am up with the birdies this morning it is 7.45am and I am up at this time as it is the day for my oxygen therapy. Normally you would not see me for love nor money at this time of the morning

My messy little tyke namely called Rizzie I gave him a treat yesterday which he normally eat without a trace. Though yesterday when I went into the kitchen if I did not know better I would say he had been stamping up and down on it. It was smash to smithereens and all over the place. The trouble was every time you went to the kitchen it picked up on your socks and trailed through the house. So needless to say the Hoover soon came out for a second appearance that day. Having dogs at times can be as messy as children any day if not worse

MEOWEE We have turned cold again last night and as I went to put the bins out for tomorrows collection I had a bit of shock. Why the pavement was like a sheet of ice and I was slipping all over. A little while later I saw the gritter lorry go up our road. Not that it is a big major road or anything like but if it is a bus route which ours is they endeavour to keep public transport going in bad weather.

Talking of sweet potatoes I have that for dinner today. I have swapped my ordinary plain boiled potatoes for a sweet potato. Not a whole one or anything like it but just a couple of piece from one. I like to ring the changes with the potatoes. I have never made a desert or anything sweet from a sweet potatoes only saviour dishes. I have done jacket potatoes with a couple teaspoons of low fat cheese . I also like them roasted with a little one cal spray and a touch of black pepper.

ROSEBUD If I can use my medical input for any use now I am only to willing to impart with the information that was passed on to me years ago or what I have learnt from my own experiences. For about 10 years of my nursing career was spent in geriatrics as it was called back then. I looked after ladies and gentlemen with advances stages of dementia, Alzheimer, picks disease and occasionally Huntington chorea. Hence due to the nature of their illness it was hard physical work like your own career. I know that I would not last a morning now in that environment let alone a whole shift. In those days you worked 13 hour shifts as well at least once a week.

Yes you must follow doctors orders on health issues else it is a recipe for disaster. I have heeded what my doctor told me when I was diagnosed with MS he told me " use it or lose it " referring to my legs. I have alway attempted to pay close attention to this even on days when I have found it hard. I am still able to use my legs even if they are a bit wobbly at times.

Hello to Numpster and Valdine, hope you both had a wonderful weekend and are about ready for Christmas which is zooming up on us fast.

I hope this post all makes sense but I am not my best when it is this early. so catch up with you all soon.

purpleorc
#39

meowee , 12-16-2008 09:48 AM

Good Morning . . .

Sorry to hear about your ice, PURPLE . . . seems the weather is strange all over. Warm (+11;over 50) and wet at daybreak but moving toward cold (-2;below freezing) and white by mid-afternoon around here.

At least I've got a couple of things to take my mind of the chronic lower back pain this morning.

(1) Didn't sleep well last night and woke up with a sore, stiff neck. (2) The tooth I had the root canal done on this past April decided to discard it's gigantic filling while I was enjoying my big salad last night. Hey, at least it doesn't hurt. Luckily, the dentist has a cancellation for this afternoon so hopefully it will be okay over Christmas but I guess I`d better start saving up for a crown in the new year.

Nothing else exciting on the go for me . . . hope everybody else is having a great day.
#40

Justwant2Bhealthy , 12-16-2008 11:04 PM

HI LADIES ~ we ventured out today to pick up a few things (mostly fruit and veggies) and a couple of small gifts that were on order, so we are mostly done for this year. I did manage to get some walking in too, but we really had to be careful with so much ice everywhere.

HI MEOWEE ~ I had a filling of some type fall out on me about a week ago too; gonna have to try and find a dentist to look at that soon. One dentist here is only open two days a week and it takes awhile unless it's an emergency. I haven't had much luck at dentists; hope I have better chance this time. This one didn't and doesn't hurt either, thankfully, so I should be OK until I can find somewhere to go. Sorry, that you are still having trouble with your back; hope it heals up soon. Prayers ascending for you ...

HIYA PURPLE ~ I am grateful that you are willing to share some pointers with us; and so much interesting info too. Yah, it really icey here and in MEOWEE'S area as well. Gonna have to get DH to pick up some rock salt for our back porch area (we forgot today; drats). Memory gets very distracted these days.

We have trucks here that put sand on our roads, but even still, we had a frightening SKID-OUT today; I didn't even look! DH went part way up a hill and tried to turn left, but the road was so icey, that we just spun and started skidding and sliding backwards down the hill ...

Thank GOD, our angels were looking out for us today, becuz no cars came over that hill or they would have hit ME right on. Good thing that DH didn't panic, but he had to work fast and hard to get us out of there; it is a main road and usually very busy. It was very scary for me, becuz traffic comes down the hill on my side, and they can't see us until they are already on the top of that hill. I can't tell you how many times I have asked DH not to go that way. NOW, he has promised me that we won't be going that way again this winter! I won't be driving with him, if he ever goes that way any time ...

HI TO NUMPSTER and VAL ~ have a great week ladies ...

Bye for now ROSEBUD
#41

purpleorc , 12-17-2008 05:04 AM

Good morning Ladies

Last night we escaped the frost instead we had something we never see any of rain Well joking apart far safer on the road with a light covering of rain than a sheet of ice. Looks a lovely crispy sun shine out side today lovely day for walking providing you wrap yourself up warm.

Next week at the oxygen tank will be my last time for 2 weeks as the centre goes on its Christmas break. I will imagine that the session will be very busy indeed due to the fact of the holidays. I really do not like more than 5 in the tank but they do hold up to 7 people. Though 7 people is a tight squeeze and you have to just about book your turn to move your elbows and move your legs I have only been in with 6 and that was bad enough so I am really hoping that it is not that full.

Next Tuesday not only is it my tank session it is also a day for a meal with my DH works. So I had a try run yesterday could I get ready in the morning with war paint on, get dresses and do my hair. Well I managed it just about. It is not ideal situation by any means I would have preferred to have not gone there but DH does voluntary work at the centre so he knows how important that is to others with MS.

MEOWEE Has you read earlier in the post our ice has disappeared thank goodness I hate that it is so treacherous under foot and on the road for that matter.

Sorry to hear that you have got a sore neck that caused sleepless night. Then to top it all off you had a filling part company. The only blessing is it was painless as it has had work root canal work done on it which is where the nerve is removed from the tooth. Shame now you are going to be hit in the pocket for a crown. If anything like here they are major expenses the dentist even paying NHS prices. Some people get their dental care for free but I am afraid I am not one of them so I have to cough up like the rest of them.

ROSEBUD So glad that the was looking after you both when your car had a slide over a hill. It must have been a frightening experience to say the least but at least your DH kept his head during this stressful time.

Yes the older I get the poorer my memory gets and my level of concentration. Now I do not know which to blame my age or my MS both which can be culprits I know. At present I have not been able to read like I use to due to the level of concentration I have. I know my consumption of books is well down as I keep a record. I have had low years before and peaked back up but this is an all time low. Maybe next year I will be better as it is something I love so much to lose myself in a magical place that the author has created. One book I am reading at the minute was set in the 1850's and it was partly set in India and partly in East End of London. She is so good at making you envisage the setting you believe that you are there.

Must go and get dressed and go to do the weekly grocery shop. Plus come on to the site at a later time rather than with the birdies Hello to Numpster and Valdine hope you are well and the weather is not too unkind to you.

Time to shoot for now so take care and will come back soon.

purpleorc
#42

meowee , 12-17-2008 04:17 PM

It's snowing . . . it's been snowing all day . . . it's going to continue snowing off and on every day for the next week. Every time Rosebud gets snow, you can bet we'll get it the next day. Thanks buddy. Will definitely be surprising if we do not have a white Christmas.

Back is still a little bothersome and the jaw aches a little because he stuck a couple of retention pins in before refilling the tooth and hopefully I can avoid the crown for a little while. This bit of work was done at no charge because it was less than a year since he placed the original filling and probably should have put the pins in in the first place since it was so large.

Have a great evening everybody . . .
#43

Justwant2Bhealthy , 12-17-2008 09:19 PM

HI LADIES ~ we had a nice, quiet day at home; and I just did light housecleaning, mending, and cooking. After all that walking yesterday, it was best to take it easier today.

YES, MEOWEE ~ it was really mild today (-6C), so it did snow here all day again, and pretty heavy at times too; but some of them were big and fluffy; and it did kinda look pretty. One of our big red bows when flying in the wind so I had to fix it up with a long, gold metallic cord as the winds are so strong this year. Glad you got that filling thing sorted out and for FREE too: that's a lovely Christmas present, I'd say! That will help you sleep easier tonight, I think.

HI PURPLE ~ I didn't realize that so many people went into that tank at the same time. I imagined it in my mind like a long tube that you layed in by yourself (kinda like a very large incubator shaped like a missile), and just read or napped for awhile; yikes, that sounds squishy, but all of those folks need the benefits of that machine too. It sounds like you have a lot of people with MS in your area? I know of several myself in our town, and there may be more that we just don't know personally. I don't think we have treatment centers like that here; I kinda wish we did, esp for those with those types of serious illnesses.

I heard again the other day that my personal doctor is planning on moving next April as he wants to send his daughters to a special school down south. And another doctor will be available on a part-time basis only, as he is moving to a nearby city. I am praying that some new young doctors will be coming up here pretty soon.

Lately, I have been reading some Christmas stories, but some of them aren't very cheery. I picked up this big book at a second-hand place; and set it under my tree to read a story each night; it started off with the two Christmas stories from Matthew and Luke from the Bible, then went to a war Christmas story. Now, this book was intended for school age children at least, but I was surprised with some of the fresh language and morbid, sad stories in it. I thought the author who compiled this book has a machob (sp) sense of Christmas.

I think someone should write one with real-life stories that show the true spirit of the season; where goodness, and peace, and joy, and hope are shed on people's lives; and maybe even some Christmas miracles too ... that would be nice!

HI TO NUMPSTER and VAL ~ hope you ladies both had a Wonderful Wednesday!

Take good care, your friend ROSEBUD
#44

purpleorc , 12-18-2008 10:27 AM

Hi Ladies

I think I am still reeling after yesterday marathon walking session and my body is rebelling. I was unable to sleep until the early hours this morning so hence woke up a shade after 10am feeling a little frayed around the edges. I am a wee bit better with coffee and food inside.

Been to pick up my prescription today from the doctors well my DH did that whilst I ordered lunch and coffee. I had chicken with salad and a few chips i forgot order to order a jacket potato instead of chips (i think you call them fries). So needless to say I did not eat many of those. Though the chicken breast was big enough with the simple salad to more than fill me. I will not be eating much a tea now I think just some fresh fruit or a cup of soup.

Just had to stop posting but I have had a man round to see if we have the correct insulation in the loft and cavity walls. Our loft is correct but walls needs filling. So in the new year they will be done for free as I have the correct benefit from being registered for disabled. So I wonder what a difference it will make to the fuel bills which have risen very sharply due to fuel increase.

My thoughts today are with a friend who is at a funeral today of her BIL whom passed away about a week ago. Such a sad time and just before Christmas as well. She has such a busy schedule today so by tonight I know her walking will be effected as she has a steel rod and metal work along her spine. About 16 years ago she had an accident at work which caused this accident when a slot machine fell on top of her. She used to come and collect the money from these machines at pubs. If she is on her feet for long hours she begins to limp very badly and pain level increases. Not only that the weather is cold and damp which always make it worse for her.

MEOWEE I see Rosebud has been sharing her weather with you so kindly Sounds like a white Christmas is on the cards for you. It is a high possibility for us as well according to the weather people it will be my first in 30 years. The last one I saw I was 14 years old so I was old enough to remember it my sister was 9 years old and barely remembers it.

I hope your work on your tooth is successful and that the discomfort/ pain settles down very soon. Dental work takes a few days, I would suggest if you can take any simple pain killer that is recommended by your pharmacist that will not clash or react badly with current medication that you are on. I would take a simple pain killer to tide you over the most uncomfortable period till it settles back down again. I know DH suffers post dental work very badly so I know it is very painful at times.

ROSEBUD The type of oxygen therapy tank that you think of does exist as well so you are not so far of course but mine is not like that.

Picture taken from the Garden City Hospital Web Site

This is a picture of a tank used for multiple people this is a long galley like tank mind is a round tank but this gives you the gist of what it looks like. This is prior to treatment as no one has an oxygen mask or oxygen hood on to have the oxygen administer to them. Oxygen therapy does exist I think in Canada but it may be given at hospital rather than a centre like I go to.

Yes it is difficult to spot people with MS. It is easier to spot if it has effected mobility or other limbs you know something is not quite right with them. Though so often they have no visible symptoms so people suffer in silence shall I say. Frequently the person with MS who has not yet been dx with the condition do not know that they have anything wrong with them. Oh so I have a numb leg I must have sat funny or slept wrong in bed or pulled something. Often frightened to go to the doctors afraid that that there is nothing wrong with them or the doctor will think that they are wasting time. It goes undiagnosed for many years so they plod on in silence shall we say. Many you speak to went down this route.

I did to some extent for a few years previously until the frequency of the symptoms began to ring alarm bells in my head. Initially I though I had done various things to myself as I did work in a heavy environment and I wasn't exactly no light weight so what did I expect. I am sure there are many in that position today thinking the same thing. Especially if they get the late onset type where they have symptoms around the age of late 40's early 50's they put it down to the aches and pains of old age which is normal.

Yes I prefer nice Christmas stories with nice happy endings or ones with miracles in them. Conveying messages as you say as peace and good will to all men is great as well. I not like the macabre stories to me they are way off the mark or maybe I am old fashioned and out of date

I love the story of the christmas carol by Charles Dickens. I know it is not from the bible but it stops and makes you think that your actions have a consequence.

Time to go and make a coffee my throat is so dry one of the side effects from all my medication is dry mouth. Catch up with you soon

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Justwant2Bhealthy , 12-18-2008 08:16 PM

HI LADIES ~ we had lovely sunshine again today, but as you might have guessed, the temps were very cold at -20C. So, we just stayed home and wrapped the rest of our gifts for our friends that are coming at Christmas. My friend called last night to ask if we might make room for another couple as they had planned to go out of town, but if the weather is too bad, they will stay here but won't have anywhere to go. So, of course, we would love to have them too, the more the merrier!

HI PURPLE ~ thanks for the picture of the oxygen therapy tank; that one looks quite roomy, but I could understand how a smaller, round one, could be a lot squishier (is there such a word?) BTW, how did you put that big picture inside your post like that??? I'd love to know how to do that ...

Sometimes, we have baked fries with our fish; but I just take a few and give the bulk of them to DH as he loves them so much. Tonight, we had fish; but with a small jacket new potato, veggies, and a romaine/tomato salad for me.

That's great that they are gonna put in some more insulation into your house so that you will be warmer this year, esp with all the cold temps. I think that it might be nice for you to have some snow this Christmas; but make sure you dress up warmer this year. Our gas company says that they will take a look at how much we are using in January and adjust our bill, if needs be. DH banked the snow up on the lower part of our place (a little bit each day last week), so we are warmer now; but it is still very cold outside.

Sorry for your friend losing her BIL so close to Christmas; was just like NUMPSTER losing her SIL recently. They are doing a 'happy memories' video for the family for Christmas Day, as they are all going to her place this year. Prayers sent up for your friend and her family at this time. I recall you mentioning her to us before.

I read a couple more stories from that book; it's called "A CHRISTMAS TREASURY". Today, I read one that I had seen a long time ago called 'The Fir Tree' and a short one about a cat scaring away trolls that took over people homes at Christmas plus a couple of small poems. DH is reading a book called "STRANGE STORIES and AMAZING FACTS" that he picked up at the same place.

I like a lot of the traditional stories like 'A Christmas Carol', "It's a Wonderful Life', 'The Bishop's Wife', 'Miracle on 34th Street', and 'Borrowed Hearts'; many of which we have on video too. We also have a few other modern Christmas movies too. As for reading though; I am also probably a bit old fashioned and prefer happy stories too!

HI MEOWEE ~ hope you have found some relief from the pain in your back and that dental work. I agree with PURPLE, why suffer when it isn't necessary?

HI TO NUMPSTER AND VAL ~ TGIF, LADIES ... hope you both have a Fabulous Friday!!!

Well, I also got a few more light housechores done today (dusting the floors and cleaning the washroom), so it was productive. Did a bit of rearranging of my cupboards as well, to make things more handy. I just have to wrap a few small gifts for DH when he isn't looking and I'll be all done for Christmas.

Take good care ladies, your friend ROSEBUD

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