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Peps
on 10/21/25 9:07 am
Topic: RE: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

205.9? I think so.... But it was 205.something....

Decent work out yesterday.

Quick visit with Pops. I like to go before his dinner so I can visit and then walk him down to his dinner and leave him with friends, but yesterday they were serving dinner at 4 pm!!!! He was already in the dining room sitting at a table with two other inmates. One of the residents (her name is Jackie) is still obsessed with my dad's apartment. They were pulling her out of his apartment when I arrived. Oh, and I was told that my dad has a new trick: He whips it out and pees when the urge hits him with no regard to location! When the director was telling me this in her "poor us" tone of voice, I couldn't help but think to myself, "Yes, and this is why we pay you 10K every month to keep him clean and safe in an environment that specializes in dementia care." Anyhow, I think my dad might be nearing the rapid decline. The changes to his personality and behaviors seem to be happening quickly. I am noticing more and more preschool age thinking and behavior.

New bank card finally came, so I need to get that activated and my automatic payment accounts switched over to the new card. I'm wondering now if I should just move all those to my credit card and simply pay the credit card bill each month. Probably "safer". Now that my bank card has been compromised, I'm feeling like I need to be more careful with how I use it.

In classroom dynamics there is often one child (sometimes two) whose mere presence triggers undesirable behavior in the group or can whip the classroom energy so it's buzzing. When that child is absent it's really noticeable. I have been noticing how much calmer the house is without Bug's presence. The dogs all seem calmer and more relaxed - especially Molly. Funny...

I shall add to Liz's total Tuesday and wish you all a Totally Tantalizing Tuesday!

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 10/21/25 7:02 am, edited 10/21/25 7:03 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Last full day in Sedona. It has been wonderful here as always. Yesterday was a very full day. We had a phenomenal breakfast at the Inn which ended up being our only real "meal" of the day. We hiked EIGHT miles! My feet, knees, hips and back were aching when we were done. But what a beautiful and diverse hike! Caves, sunny/sandy paths, dark/cool areas through the woods, and red rock climbing. The day was topped off by meeting CC at the Plein Art Festival hosted by a winery nearby. Beautiful venue, great art, good appetizers, and tremendous people. I loved seeing CC and really enjoyed meeting her friends. She has made a great life here!

Today we are likely not hiking though we may do a short one tomorrow morning before we head down to Phoenix. DH and I agreed that maybe we should use 5 miles as the maximum for hiking from now on. Not sure what we will do but there are plenty of choices in the area. First we will have another great breakfast here and I have requested that we have at least one other real meal today. Appetizer type foods for 2 meals just doesn't work well though I didn't overdo on it (probably actually ate less than normal).

We just saw a balloon though it was lower in the sky than yesterday. I think it might be a bit windier?

Have a total Tuesday!

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 10/21/25 6:50 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, October 20, 2025

Lots of churches in Florida - I am sure you will find one that feels like home.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 10/21/25 6:48 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, October 20, 2025

Funny that for the last few years I have probably done more weight bearing exercise by walking/hiking than I ever did previously but the bone loss accelerated. I also have taken calcium and vitamin D supplements religiously. Less weight and hormones I guess.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 10/21/25 6:44 am, edited 10/20/25 11:44 pm - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, October 20, 2025

Such a great evening!!! I may go look for air balloons in a couple of minutes (though I might be too late this morning).

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 10/21/25 6:42 am, edited 10/20/25 11:43 pm - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, October 20, 2025

Grizz is such a good looking pup! He also looked very happy in that video.

Your weather is similar to Arizona right now. A bit cool for me in the morning and evening but that mid-day dry air is wonderful!

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

PaulaW1965
on 10/20/25 7:45 pm
Topic: RE: Monday, October 20, 2025

123 on the dot today!

Continue to be busy packing and taking things off walls. Almost all are bare now. Two of the bedrooms are pretty much empty too and today we sold our bedroom furniture. Good thing we have a big master closets with shelves. We are only leaving out a handful of clothes to wear for our remaining 3 weeks. The rest is already packed away in boxes!

Need to change my insurance to a nationwide plan. It will be more expensive but I'm still using banked sick time money from DH1 to pay the premiums.

Tomorrow more of the same! Need to catch up on my bible study reading too. Have not been doing that much (or attending church) but I am researching churches in FL we might attend.

DD must be on her way to TX?

PaulaW1965
on 10/20/25 7:37 pm
Topic: RE: Monday, October 20, 2025

Glad you got to enjoy a sunny day. Fall is in full force in WI. The changing colors of the trees is beautiful but the crisp air whispers what's to come all too soon. Hopefully we will be FL residents before the first snowfall but snow in October does happen!

Enjoy the last of the shrimp. That is what is on our menu tomorrow!

Peps
on 10/20/25 7:34 pm
Topic: RE: Monday, October 20, 2025

Mostly my thing. He does a few a year depending on the timing. But honestly, it's mostly my thing. He has church and his music program which keeps him busy. I am not a church goer (I have gone occasionally, but it's really not my thing...). We both have our separate interests. It works for us.

PaulaW1965
on 10/20/25 7:32 pm
Topic: RE: Monday, October 20, 2025

Have fun at the festival with Liz and Mike. I would love to get to Sedona one of these days (or years!)

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