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on my way to grocery store this morning. They were playing in the road, but decided to move, but I didn’t scare them away. Love the country sight!

Ron

Orchids in a shell. I know where I can get a shell.Then I think maybe some good artificial orchids from Wayfair.

Yes, you can freeze Factor meals. That would suit me better

 Factor meals, although the company recommends eating them fresh for best quality. Freezing is a good way to extend their life if you cannot finish them within the first week, with some users reporting success freezing them directly in their original trays or up to two months. 

Good morning.

GG, thanks for reminding me about your ABC diet. It is simple and doable for my diabetic friend.

I checked my settings and my software does update automatically. The last update was March 6th. Thanks for letting me know how to check that.

I have a complaint. I know a lot of you get home deliveries. Well, yesterday I stayed home all day awaiting a FedEx delivery. No one came to my door. In the evening, when I went to the mailbox, there was an "attempted delivery" notice on my mailbox! No, he did NOT "attempt delivery" because he would have placed the notice on my door, if he had come to my door. I am so frustrated! What's the point in paying for express delivery if they don't deliver to my door? I don't plan to be home on Monday nor Tuesday.

Iris

Downsized my mugs to 12…fertilized yard…moved firepit and planter

Iris…out of gas explanation. Tank was on very low, not actually empty, but low enough to know the first stop had to be at a gas station.

HB…what are the bunny trains?

Carl, every day we have several deliveries by FedEx, UPS and Amazon. There is a site map in the lobby and all the units are numbered. The notice was on top of the mailbox, not on my personal mailbox. The driver was just LAZY! Right now I'm waiting for a call-back from a live person at Fedex.

Judith, I used to let my tank get very low because there were so many gas stations around. Now I try not to let it get below one quarter tank.

HB, congratulations to DS! I hope he won't miss the Bunny Trains.

Iris

Good night.

Good morning.

Iris— How frustrating. I hate when that happens.

I hope that the flexibility of nursing will allow him to pick up the odd shift working on the trains if he wants to. At Christmas time especially, there are all manner of folks who sign on because they love trains. One of DS's trainees last winter was a retired pediatrician, another Christmas regular owns a big health food store in Philly and one Mrs. Claus was a retired science teacher rumored to be the original Ms. Frizzle.

Lorita— I hope you're able to bounce back to feeling like yourself soon.

Judith— Bunny trains are the annual Easter themed rides. The bunny visits the kids at their seats for treats and pictures. DS has worked his way up from bunny to photographer over the years.

Carl— That sounds like perfect weather. It's supposedly coming my way tomorrow. I'm looking forward.

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Mom sees the retinal specialist this afternoon. I picked up some turkey and gravy for hot turkey sandwiches tonight when I get home. It's not quite Factor Meal-easy, but pretty close.

I hope all have a good day.
HB

The senior center is serving beef vegetable soup today. I'd share if you were close enough to visit (hint to you, Ron).

Good afternoon

Iris I enjoyed your pictures.

My mom is about the same. It is sad. You know my mom was around my age or just a bit younger when she started this long journey.

My daffodils are

My nephews job with semi did not work out. I'm not surprised I had talked to him about doing a CDL B instead of CDL A job. I thought it would work better. He wanted to try and that is ok. His friend’s family owns a company that uses CDL B drivers so maybe eventually he can get on there. They don't have an opening now. Anyways he took a job with a fresh produce packager. Started this morning. I think semi was a-lot for his brain to keep up with and he became aware of how dangerous a job it is. Think that bothered him.

Had to apply for moms payee. Started this in January there has been a lot of obstacles so I don't have her address changed or her 1099. So Ron I get it.

Glad you guys are enjoying your delivered meals

Carl, I would have liked to have gotten your Factor meals by FedEx, but alas, that didn't happen. I hope yours finally came.

Lorita, GG is right, you need to prioritize protein. Although my muscles are still achy from my trip, my BRAIN seems to be more awake and I seem to be functioning better. I attribute this to having eaten eggs for breakfast almost every morning since the beginning of the year. I also have been eating rotisserie chicken. I aim to get at least 20 grams of protein for every meal. Before I was on more of a vegan diet.

Lorita, do you think you are getting enough protein in your vegetarian diet?

I have a serious question for my porch friends. Am I becoming a curmudgeon? I've had two recent experiences with young people that made me ponder.

The FedEx guy came today and just dropped my package on the floor in front of my door. I didn't even have to sign for it. That was the reason I made sure to stay home so that I could sign for the package . If I didn't have to sign, why didn't he deliver the package on Saturday, when he was here? I think he was just too lazy to come upstairs. But he had to drive all the way over here today and come upstairs anyway.

I had to go to T-Mobile to buy earbuds because I couldn't find the ones I already have. There were four employees in the store, all sitting down. Finally, after about two minutes, one raised his head and asked if I needed help. I said yes. He hesitated, then asked what was I looking for. I told him ear buds. Then he finally got off his keester and came over to me. I'm used to employees coming over to me in a store. I think he wanted me to walk over to him. I think he was lazy, too.

Is it my imagination, or are young workers getting lazy? Do they not realize that drones and kiosks will be replacing them if they are not productive? Or am I being too old fashioned?

Another thing: my ear buds at T-Mobile cost $21, but I found ear buds at the supermarket for $5.49. Granted, T-Mobile ear buds were from Apple and the supermarket brand was not Apple, but that is still quite a difference in price for the same item.

Am I a curmudgeon?

Iris

Good morning. It's supposed to be pushing 80F here today which is close to a record. Tomorrow too.

Judith— Virtual soup? I'd vote for a New England clam chowdah. It's a favorite and something I only get when I'm there.

Ron— I'm thinking of you on your anniversary. Lou made an absolutely gorgeous bride. Am I recalling correctly a celebration you posted about years ago. Was there a picture of you both where she was wearing corsage and you looked like you wear show dancing?

Mint— I am so sorry things didn't work out as your nephew had hoped. DS had a classmate and brother scout who had some learning differences. He struggled right after high school to find his feet. He attended an automotive tech program in high school. During band camp, I used to help him study as the book portion of the class was a challenge. He had a great work ethic and learned by doing. After a few unsuccessful attempts, he found a job at UPS as a driver. He's doing great now— is something like that a fit for your nephew?

Iris— I don't know if you're a curmudgeon or not. It's hard to parse the FedEx situation without knowing if it was the same driver or not. I could see where a substitute driver might now be familiar with how deliveries are made in your complex or even where your unit is. I rarely get a package handed to me directly unless I meet the driver before he gets to the door or if the package requires a signature (most things don't— DH ordered me some pearl earrings at Christmas that didn't need to be signed for, and some medications don't).

Earbuds? I find younger employees do things differently. TBH, sometimes I'd rather not be jumped on eagerly when I enter a store. (OMG, the women who work at Ulta are so annoyingly pushy) I find earbuds are a "you get what you pay for" item personally. Apple makes a decent earbud; the ones in the supermarket are basically disposable. DS is a heavy earbud user. He has a decent pair currently (well over $100 and a gift from my niece) but before that they'd last a couple of months at most. Invariably they'd die on him later in the evening and he'd run to the grocery store where he got some cheapish piece of crap instead of waiting until Staples or Best Buy opened in the morning. They'd break quickly and we'd rinse and repeat.

Lorita— Mom gets the Syfovre injections every 8 weeks, but they can be given on a different schedule anywhere between 25 and 60 days. Other medications might have different schedules; my aunt goes every month.

Gothic G— Sending Focus Factor to Charleston is a bit like coal to Newcastle. I understand there is some excellent food to be had in the area. I never personally saw it when I visited but I was charged with babysitting a picky 9-year-old the one time I was there. BIL has since moved to Dirty Myrtle. There's good sea food there and, weirdly, great diner breakfasts. Do you stay at a hotel when you visit or does MIL have room for guests?

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Mom's eye appointment went smoothly. Her vision seemed not-so-great compared to what niece reported last month. She was missing a lot of the left side of her field of vision. I suspect she'd be much worse without the medication at this point.

She was off her O2 when I arrived to collect her. The reason du jour: "I had to run out to grab my mail". Just stop with this nonsense. That said, when I checked the pulse ox, she was holding fairly well in the upper 80s which is a big improvement over last week. Perhaps the spironolactone is buttering the biscuit. She's supposed to be checking her BP. Alas; I cannot find her cuff. I know she had one. It used to live in a wicker box on her kitchen counter. The box is gone and I checked all of the logical places where it might be without success. She tried to tell me her cleaner "put it somewhere". The cleaner is great, but mom claims she "steals" the unfinished roll of paper towels when she leaves which is just crazy.

This morning she sees her phlegmatic PCP. He'll review her vitals and ask me when I've scheduled her cardiology and pulmo appointments and then we'll be on our way. I have PT 40 minutes away after that. I hope I have time to change into workout wear; I'll toss it in my car just in case.

I need to sort out dinner. I do have a little ham I could glaze in a pinch.

HB

I do not remember ever signing for a FedEx package and they always drop them at the front door. I always get a delivery on the day they say it will be delivered. Keep in mind that orders come from different warehouses so items you order together may well come at different times.

Ear buds…you will pay for some quality. You might not need Apple.

Wow…am I the last to learn about eye injections????

Ron…you and Lou pic…sigh. I know you miss her with a terrible ache in your heart.

Virtual Clam Chowder I can do. 6p on the porch everyone. Someone please bring the little crackers and maybe some beer. Lemon bars for dessert.