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I have a new "job" at the fitness center; I'm deadheading the daylilies - there are probably 200 or 300 of them, all white (except for two???). I asked the mgr if I could deadhead them because that will make good material to put in my compost. He was delighted. He said, "Sure, now I don't have to do it!" ha ha

I'm going to surprise him, maybe, by weeding there today too. I truly love gardening.

Off to the fitness center soon to do cardio (did weights and cardio yesterday) and work in amongst the daylilies.

GG, I connected with a trainer and hope to start working with her week after next, schedules permitting.

Lorita, while hantavirus is unlikely, better safe than sorry.

Enjoy your day, everyone!

Beth

YEA OU ( BASEBALL) !!!!BOOMER SOONER!!!!!

HB, not for the first time, I have the thought that there should be two of you. I was in a similar position a few years ago, trying to take care of my mother, wife, and son plus work full time. And not doing a great job of any of it.

Lorita, I think your storm is headed my way. It's maybe 40 miles west of here, and we expect rain, at least, this evening.

Ron, any man our age NEEDS a recliner. Glad you're settling in.

Beth, I wish you lived close to me. My garden could use some work.

Talked to a man today whose wife has AD and has been in NH for 4 years. He has a long-term care policy, purchased 30 years ago, but still pays $6K - $7K per month. I guess that's why he still works at age 84. He drives for a car rental company, delivering used rental cars they have sold to the used car dealers who purchase them. His policy was a "Cadillac" policy when purchased, but inflation has eroded its value.

Beth - that sounds great (about the trainer). I'm pretty sure you're going to really like having one.

The daylillies look so cheerful.

Ron - I'm glad you have a recliner! You very much deserve one.

Lorita - I don't blame you for not wanting to be out in bad weather. Better safe than sorry with that too.

HB - omg, hives. I'm allergic to many berries, which have caused hives outbreaks. No fun at all. I'm feeling your discomfort. I hope you're able to get that all cleared up pronto.

With all of that scheduling - that's a heck of a lot of adulting.

Carl - I remember shopping for therapists when my sister was first diagnosed with AD. One of them told me that long term care policies were "a different beast", and she clearly thought that in a lot of cases they were more trouble than they were worth. I was sort of comforted by that because Peggy didn't have any kind of long term care policy.

As for me, mildly busy day today. I got my blog and bluesky posts up. It's always nice when I get that done. Karyn and I put some finishing touches on the blog post last night at Death Guild.

I went to the gym this morning and did mostly boxing and abs + some time on the treadmill. Since we got up to 90 degrees today, I went in early so that I could beat the heat. I'm enjoying the sun today and tomorrow because after that we have rain for the next eight days. I'm bitter. 😄

Then home and more writing.

I stayed up late last night for Death Guild - great music last night! I'm going to go to sleep early tonight though so that I'll be on track for the rest of the week.

I hope you're all having a nice evening.

I remember Errol Flynn, but only as Robin Hood. I don't remember The Sea Hawk. Was that movie about football? 😉

In I Wish I Had a Pencil Thin Mustache Jimmy Buffet said "I could be anything that I wanted to be, a suave Errol Flynn in "The Shiek of Araby . . ." I don't recall seeing that movie, but I'll bet it was good.

birds>seeds/poop>rodents>snakes> critters in the house

Good night.

Good morning. Sunny and warm today. I think I'll be making a Costco run.

Carl— I wish I was twins.

It's funny you mention recliners. When I had my first knee done, the NP suggested I sleep in DH's recliner as if it was a given that he would have one. LOL, nope. We're over here roughing it with club chairs and ottomans.

Iris— Errol Flynn is quite the blast-from-the-past. Years ago DH and I were in Port Antonio Jamaica and driven around by an old taxi driver who regaled us with tales of Flynn from his days on Navy Island. Wild times. They made a lot of films in the area and he had tales to tell. He did say he never saw Peter O'Toole sober and that Robin Williams and Twiggy were lovely people.

Beth— That's a lot of daylilies. Yikes. Are they a true white of a very pale yellow? I have a couple old fashioned Hyperion daylilies that open lemon yellow and fade in color through the day. They're my favorites— massive blooms, a lovely scent and "open evenings". Regrettably, they're the resident deer's favorite as well.

Gothic G— 8 days of rain? I don't blame you your bitterness. Eight days in a row would mean cranky joints and bad hairs days for me.

Your mention of Lillian Gish reminds me of the quip from Bette Davis. During the filming of The Whales of August, the director said "Miss Gish, you have just given me a perfect close-up" to which Davis said "She should. She invented 'em".

Nanny— Another relative in need of assistance? Is this uncle related to the aunt you see regularly? Are you seeing much of the grands now that school is out?

Lorita— Funny you mention the reflecting pool. It came up at dinner with friends Sunday night. FTR, 3 of them a PhD chemists and horrified by the incompetency on all levels of the project. These people were out of their depth. It's basically what Judith said. Surfaces weren't properly prepared, the curing of the epoxy coating was not done properly at all and the issues with the mechanicals weren't addressed. (The motorcade was not a good idea during the curing process. I truly thought this was made up, but evidently no) When my DH mentioned the hydrogen peroxide to his friend, the man laughed so hard he passed water through his nose.

Ron— Once you're settled and ready for company, be sure to share a couple pictures of your new place. It looks nice on the website. Will this be a shorter drive to appointments?

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I met a friend for lunch yesterday to celebrate her birthday. It was her pick, so closer to her house. She picked a French cafe in the loveliest residential area of the city with a cute shopping street. It's an area with which I am unfamiliar with limited parking. I left on time, but missed a turn and had to find a spot to park so I was about 5 minutes late. I called to give my ETA and friend had completely forgotten. She was able to meet me and we had a lovely lunch. The food was nice and reasonable, but the drinks were insanely priced— $6 for a just ok iced tea? What?

I need to make my list and get out there before it gets too hot. I need to figure out dinner as well. Maybe a stir fry of sorts.

Be safe out there.

HB

A short note to let you know what’s happening. Grandson brought my big screen tv yesterday, but no time to mount before my six minute walk test. Guess I flunked the test since I was put on oxygen half way through the test. I hope I don’t end up dragging a tank behind me when I’m out. Still just a recliner, mattress and tv, son and grandson suppose to move this weekend.

Ron