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Judith this was not a repeat for me! Amazing and something I would never see from here. Thanks. So many flags on that one ship……

Lorita - that's a very pretty and serene picture you painted of your life on the farm. I can see why you love it so much.

Happy belated birthday!

Ron - I hope your move is going smoothly.

Hi Beth - Box jumps - no, I don't do those. I'm really, really not good at them. Part of it is probably my height - I'm 5 feet on a good day. I don't know if jump rope is good enough to help build bone, but I'm thinking of adding that back into my rotation. I don't love it, but it's good cardio.

HB - Your poor mom, having to deal with all of that.

And thank you. 🙂

Judith - are you practicing a lot on your bagpipes?

Zetta - JoC was special. When I first started spending time here, she was one of the ones who I listened intently to. I learned so much from her. She is missed.

Today was my cleaning day, and I got it all done for the most part.

Right now I'm starting to slow done and get ready for sleep. I'm listening to Shine on You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd, because I never get tired of those guys. And - there's a good sax part in that song.

Good morning,

Happy Birthday Lorita!

Ron

Happy Birthday, Lorita! 🐂 🐮 🐄

Happy Father's Day, Ron & Carl!

Good morning. Happy Father's Day to those who observe.

Lorita— Belated Happy Birthday. I hope you get the doors on the barn open so the girls can get out of the weather. I don't like to move either. I'd love to move to a more sensible house but dread the showings, sale drama, and the purge 'n' pack. As awful as it was to have our first home destroyed in the flood and lose almost everything we owned, it made for an easy move. The sale was easy too as the county bought the lot to combine with the adjacent park.

I rewatch Father of the Bride every couple of years. It's kind of funny to watch the 1950 and 1991 versions back-to-back.

Judith— The flags sound fun. Mom bought some decor for her little porch the other day. The store was pretty picked over but she got some bunting and an obnoxious red, white and blue wreath. Her neighbors are all big into seasonal decor.

It's funny, DH and I have been watching YouTube videos of various afternoon teas offered in London. Getting back there is a bucket list item. The one vlogger makes me crazy because he saves his cucumber sandwich for last. After downing the salmon and coronation chicken salad ones he can't possibly taste the cucumber one.

Ron— You earned that fussing. How did the first night go? Have you had a meal there yet or met any new neighbors?

Lady Z— Thanks for sharing the picture of Jo C. She was always so kind and helpful.

Iris— We're still waiting for the procedure to be scheduled. They call us. It's done outpatient by an interventional radiologist. The pulmo wasn't sure how long the wait times are currently. Sometimes getting this kind of thing can take some time. When she had her last one in March, she had to wait at least a day as an inpatient.

Gothic G— I can't do box jumps either. A PT told me that stomps are good. He also suggested squats explaining that the muscles and tendons communicate with bone to encourage growth/repair.

Beth— I'm sorry about your lack luster crop.

It's funny you mention your struggles with the middle school kids. One of DS's teachers describes middle school/jr. high as the range of the strange. It's an acquired taste. LOL, middle school was mom's sweet spot as a teacher. She was certified K-12 and taught the full range. She like 6-8th grades best. So weird.
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One of my friends got back from the Bahamas last night and wants to meet up for dinner. I suggested we meet early at a roadside diner dive as I suspect fancier places will be slammed. I hope it's not too busy. The weather's nice so we should be able to eat outside. It's byob and cash only, so I'll need to go out later.

DS is working late, so he wouldn't be home in time to have a dinner home.

I hope all have a pleasant day.
HB

Happy Birthday 🎂 Lorita

Happy Father's Day 😀 Ron and Carl

Hugs Zetta

Good night.

Good morning

I achieved one of my fitness/exercise goals this week. I deadlifted 50 lbs! I'm pretty proud of myself. Next goal is 70 lbs. I think I need to work with a trainer to make sure my technique is ok so I don't injure myself.

Have a good day, everyone!

Good morning.

Lifting 50 pounds, good for you, Beth!

Lorita, I hope your PU engine will be okay.

Carl, you had a very nice start to your summer, aside from the tornado warning. I have neighbors who escaped communist Romania in the 1980s.

Iris

Lorita, what makes you think you could have Hantavirus? I certainly hope that you do not have it.

Lorita, we have hantavirus out here in California in the desert. It's unlikely that you have hantavirus. Here is what AI told me about hantavirus in Oklahoma.

"Hantavirus cases are extremely rare in Oklahoma. According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, there are currently no active or suspected cases of hantavirus in the state, and none have been reported locally in recent years. The virus is occasionally monitored when international outbreaks occur, but local infections remain highly uncommon. Nationally, hantavirus is a reportable disease, though most cases historically occur in western states rather than Oklahoma.

When infections do occur in Oklahoma, they are typically isolated events linked to direct contact with the droppings or saliva of infected wild rodents (such as deer mice) in enclosed, dusty environments like barns or outbuildings. Symptoms usually appear 1 to 8 weeks after exposure and typically include:

Fever, fatigue, and muscle aches (especially in the thighs, hips, and back)

Headaches, dizziness, and chills

Abdominal issues (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)

Severe respiratory distress and shortness of breath as the illness progresses

If you encounter or need to clean up areas with signs of a rodent infestation, public health experts recommend wearing a mask, gloves, and using a bleach solution to prevent stirring up dust that may contain the virus. You can review localized disease guidelines through the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

If you are asking about a specific cleaning project or recent exposure, please tell me: What kind of structure were you in (shed, barn, old home, etc.)? Roughly how long ago did the exposure occur?"

Lorita, hantavirus feels like getting the "flu". Special antibody testing is necessary. And you would need close monitoring of respiratory function. Does your medical plan offer an advice telephone number? You might want to call. But if you feel sick, urgent care or an emergency room is the place to go.

Iris