Lia, i’m sorry your having pain :(, could be a little of both. Massages are good but i think they make the muscles release toxins, that they should, to be expelled, but it makes you sore usually until. And weathering could affect your muscles and bones. I’m no pro, but i think that it could be a little of both. Fluids and rest :)you’ve been terribly busy as well lately too!

Your in a good spot sitting from your last photo. I was thinking of the pretty she shed, but we would have to get to it and back, lol.

So envious of the rain and That Cat! If you have to be in pain, what a perfect place to be❤️

So sorry you are in pain, Lia. I saw on the news there was a lot of rain in your area helping to put out wildfires.

Sorry that you're in pain l i a I use a blue cream found at Walgreens that really helps pain

Thanks for input about eyes and photography. I was already inclined to spring for it, partly because it's been a few years since I've been in, and also because I have the double whammy of my dad and his dad had glaucoma, and my mom being diagnosed with macular degeneration at 92. My vision is by far the worst in my family, even though Mom talked about my dad's terrible eyes. Going by his glasses. I would say his prescription was a junior version of mine. But anyway, I do need to get the ball rolling on this one.

Marjie definitely if you have a family history I would spring for it.

Happy unfortunately I’m incredibly fussy about creams I use for pain. Most of them are too sticky and end up annoying me horribly. I haven’t really found anything that works very well in that line.

Aleve… there was something about it that made me reluctant to try it and I’m not sure what it was. Maybe I should give it a shot. I’m much better today thank you very much so I think the toxins theory is a good one. I will speak to my PT about it however.

I’m doing ice on the hip and heat on the lower back which is supposed to get the blood to move through the hip area. Trying to stay hydrated.

Today was my daughter-in-law‘s 40th birthday celebration and her parents came yesterday for the actual birthday. We went in today to play with the kids and have cake. I’m ready to hit the hay.

Not sticky on the cream Lia.

Lia, So glad that you had time with the grands. I remember the descriptions of play in earlier years are you spent more time there - the imaginative play of the older one, and how you how to make his day so much fun with the games you had. *Helped* not how. 🙄🙄

I have so many outdoor things to do today... But this is what faces me today. These are things that came from my mother's that I need to sort and organize. Hopefully mostly today so that I have a good idea of what to tell people on our zoom meeting tonight. This is nothing from my own possession. Ugh. Some of it's pretty fascinating. My dad was a designer of asphalt plants, and some of the information there is interesting. Many letters from China to the people back home - his parents were missionaries there. But I don't have any time to read it.ack!

Omg Marjie… this is strengthening my resolution to get my filing cabinetscleaned out and do my Swedish death cleaning chores. Ughhhh…I know, some of the history must be fascinating but at the same time you have a life. It’s difficult striking that balance.

Happy, maybe let me know what the brand of the blue cream for pain is? I’m not sure it will be available here, lots of things that are common in the USA are not up here in Canada unbelievably. Sometimes you can order them on Amazon, but for a very steep price.

As much as I like to see the rain, I’m kind of sad that the crabapple tree is not getting to show its full glory. I only got one photograph of it before the rains began, and even that wasn’t full on. The whole tree was magnificent.

How are you feeling today, Lia? Any better?

OMG Marjie! That is too much for one person to be expected to deal with sorting! You need to be a good manager and delegate! 😧

Good idea Lia, getting rid of stuff or organizing for easy knowledge or access. This morning we go to the lawyer to finish up our updated wills and POAs. Plus different states, different laws.😐

Thanks for asking…yes, a little better on the bursitis. But I think I’m going to reconsider therapeutic massages until I’m healed up a bit more.

A certain cat came and stood around on my lap today, probably because I’m sitting in “her“ chair. She didn’t stick around for cuddles.🤣

Ugh. I have lost Zaz thread again. If somebody could post the link here, I would appreciate it and then I’m going to save it as Gls suggested. It’s getting pretty ridiculous though. That makes the fourth thread that I’m not getting any notifications on.

Crossroads is the other one but I’m assuming there’s no action happening there.

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/1148276/close-to-pulling-all-my-hair-out-help-please

https://www.houzz.com/discussions/3238886/crossroads-cafe
Crossroads has been quiet since late March.

Yes, I kept checking on crossroads, but we all post here or on other threads.

Basement is flooding. The ground must be to dry and it’s just coming down too fast. oh well the good news is this is probably drowning the forest fires.

I’m sorry you have gone from drought to flood! I did hear on the news that the fires are mostly contained in NS, but the ones in Ontario and Quebec are still bad, and we might get that smoke tomorrow!

sorry to hear about the basement..send some rain our way. It's really dry here. We had no snow this winter and all the rain we got this Spring is deep down and nothing at the surface..I water daily and it barely makes a dent

Oh no, Lia, how bad? Just reading about your basement. Is your pump pumping?

Oh no Lia! Hate when you get flooding down there. Hoping at least fires are extinguished!! We have had some good storms here saving us having to have our sprinkler system working and saved a lot of hand watering of our new plantings. Very grateful! Suppose to get more tonight but that timing keeps moving out. The HOUSTON area is so vast it can be pouring in north of downtown but dry as a bone here. Tomorrow !!

Maybe you could send back the basement outside so it doesn't do that I hope it doesn't get too bad

Lia, I hope the basement flood isn’t to bad…

Are you ok Lia? Hope rains have stopped!

Sooo dry here. Planted a few things today. I "watered" first....you could barely tell I did anything.☹️

Lia, that is so unfortunate to have water in the basement when it's so dry!

Will have to return rto the table project...grands went home and I'm just avoiding.

Photo is of "Indigo". Did I tell you already about her? She appeared out of nowhere. She has had babies in the past but is rather small. She does not have a collar, she is not chipped I haven't checked to see if she's been declawed. Her coat is in good condition, so I think she has to have been well taken care of. The neighbor across the street has somewhat unwillingly, somewhat not unwillingly adopted her. She completely delighted the grands when they were here today. We went out and petted her for a while. She is very friendly and almost constantly wants to be scratched. She has not so far even hinted at being displeaseddispleased.

Poor baby wants a home!

Oh my my phone! I can't remember what I said! I hope it's better for u Lia. Gutter extensions hoses.

Another lovely stray story.

Sorry about the flooding liasch, but I always know that you always have everything under control. Canadian fires all over the News here.

Lia, thinking about you and worrying about you.

I hope your bursitis is easing up and the basement flooding is resolving.

Hearing about the Canadian fires on the news and how they are affecting air quality here in the US.

Hello peeps...one AM here. Long day and major melt down. AGM is tomorrow and on top of everything else, a major decision at the last minute with the board. Ugh. Talk about stress. I am still recovering. Hopefully I get some sleep. Poor Moozie...she knew I was strung out.

Awww...look at that sad little fur baby...I hope lots of love will be forthcoming.

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Basement pump turned off at ten but continues to drain via drains, and siphon principle from pump. Wet but drained out this AM...now it just has to dry.

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Bursitis is a bit better today but I did no stretches or aggravating things like sitting. I appreciate your concern, peeps...especially after the major melt down I had today. Ughhhh...I have to not take my responsibility as chair so seriously. I envy people who can fluff things off in "What, me worry?" Fashion. Sun came out briefly today...maybe that's why bursitis is a bit better.

Time to see if sleep will be a thing. Send some good juju, I need it tomorrow night. Rambling here...over tired.

Oh liasch, I sooo relate to the meltdown! Not taking things seriously when others are involved impossible for me. I could never go back to work or take on something like you are doing. No one will be disappointed. I am certain you have got this❤️ Hope you and The Mooz are sleeping now.

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I could never be chair! I make a good committee member, working in the shadows, doing the little stuff that needs to be done, but no one else wants to. Unless it’s making phone calls I can’t do that!

Ladma, being Chair is a tough role, in my view. I did get a nice compliment from a young man on the board (who is unfortunately leaving this year due to other demands on his time… ) He said I was very good at it, based on what he had experienced. So it’s always nice to hear that. It’s demanding for lots of reasons, the main one being you don’t get a break. It’s not just about sitting in the meetings, it’s carrying the weight of the organization in some kind of psychic sense. If I had my preference, I wouldn’t do a second year, but I’m committed to this transition process. In the middle of my meltdown yesterday I went to my runestones, which I only use when I really need that cosmic advice…. As usual they were completely perfect. i’ll send a screenshot in another post…Here’s some of the burnt out Woodland area where those suburban houses were destroyed. People can rebuild, but the forest takes years to grow back. 😢And another wonderful ocean shot from my local photographer.

My phone has been weird. I’m keeping it short. I really need to be at laptap

I hope everyone is ok. I’m catching up daily but not posting much.

Sunshine is declining OH, kids talking about euthanasia. I don’t think we’re there yet. She eats She drinks She uses her box.

She certainly doesn’t look, sound or act like the Sunshine we knew. I went to a fancy shop where the guy sells CBD remedieS for cats and dogs He gave me a couple to try I can’t tell if it helped

I really hAte the idea of the end of her life being in some cold vet’s office. Not here at her home

Take care everyone Air quality is horrible There was a fire in the neighborhood yesterday too.

Off to stay with older grandson D1 taking little guy (he’s actually a huge baby) in to the allergist. They had a lapse in health coverage because of son-in-law new job. Finally started on the first She has checkup on Friday morning I’ll stay with them both Fri morning

He had a weird skin rash all over recently Seemed to be food related Older grandson had a scary reaction to peas once when he was just about that age.

That was a lot longer than I thought hope it doesn’T go poof

We gotcha! Blessings for Sunshine 💗. CBD will most likely not hurt as ling as she is not in other medication ? I would be more apt to use the CBD for animals before using any other “harsh” medications. Sounds like she’s still functioning internally as she should. 🙏

I’m a big fan of letting them die at home if it all possible. I would just keep going.

My older son had a rash at about age one from eating fruit leather. Same concepts like hives all over his body.

I recall reading about a vet coming into someone's home so pet could be surrounded by family at home. Something to consider if a pet cannot be kept comfortable. I'm lucky that I've never had to make such a difficult choice.

We now have a local vet who will make house calls to help a pet take its last breath at home. Maybe there is one in your area. Do you think someone in your vet's office would do that? If not, a call to a different vet's office might tell you if there is a local vet that will do that for a family.

Now you can maybe relax a little l i a you and poor Mosey make something that you enjoy to eat

Michele, I hope you are surviving the smoke! The pictures out of NY are scary!

The smoke is all the way here in Delaware..it was hazy in the morning, but not too bad..now the sky is a thick yellowish gray and it will get worse by tomorrow..it's very strange to get smoke all the way here.

My daughter is in south west CT, and they are in the severe zone, too. My poor 5 y/o grandson couldn’t process that the source of the smoke was 700 miles away, and was concerned that they would need to evacuate. A geography lesson helped.

Yes….scary I hope you and yours are ok I mean Lia and everybody else….

I was at my daughters. Grandson napping….the glow of the sky was greenish…very creepy

I called my brother he’s upper west side of manhattan copd And his OH larry is getting over something

i was very concerned

I spoke to my sister chestertown maryland She sees it

We sure are living through some strange times My cousins in Brittany too Not this, but the whole world seemingly is going through hard times for the last several years.

Sorry to be such a bummer… to make up for it….

I love this blessing!