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No post yet this morning by Peps? He may be having a busy in-port day. We shall see when I press submit.
Yesterday I got a lot done - all laundry clean, I am fully unpacked, and food shopping done. We met SIL for dinner. She does NOT look good. She has back problems which were not really alleviated much by recent back surgery and she is suffering from distressing side-effects from a chemo drug which they had to stop a couple of weeks ago because of that. We leave a week from today for Spain whi*****ludes the formal wedding of our shared nephew. She doesn't have a dress yet and doesn't feel well enough to shop! So assuming she will feel better for the trip, something needs to be done about getting her a dress. I feel like I should run around shops and buy a bunch of candidates for her to try. Maybe use Amazon??? And I am worrying about her ability to make the trip. Fingers crossed that she starts feeling a lot better.
Today we don't have much specific to do though DH wants to do some yard work and take the trash to the dump. It might be a challenge as sciatica kicked up for him a week ago in Aruba when he was getting off a fishing boat and has been getting worse especially yesterday after golf. Maybe he should rest??? Something he doesn't much like to do. Though he and I do also both like easing into the day. We sit for at least an hour with our coffee, the dog and read the news (and I post here). It was a habit both of us had developed independently after retiring and we often comment on how nice it is that we share it.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Interesting comment about sunglasses inside. It always disconcerts me too so it must be the eye contact aspect. We have an acquaintance in Florida who always wears them indoors.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
That rose bush is beautiful! Must be great growing conditions there. We are waiting for the hydrangeas to be fully out - they are starting to get their color.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
It is true that we have a lot more fresh seafood on the coast. But you have to know where to go to get the best meals. Generally not the chains though.
Nice to be able to drop a medication! Weight loss definitely lowers the BP.
One advantage of longer hair is being able to go longer between appointments as long as one doesn't need roots touched up frequently. Since I only have mine highlighted I don't have to deal with that as long as it is done well. When my hair was short and I was working I went every 4 weeks, then stretched it to every 6 weeks after retirement. But now I go about 3 months between appointments.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I'm due for a colonoscopy next year and am glad to put it off. The procedure doesn't bother me (I have been partially out), but I hate the prep.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Great way to get good Tommy Bahama shirts. DH has a good variety bought over many years so doesn't need more, but my BIL used to get nice shirts that way. DH wears them for casual but slightly more dressed up than a golf shirt. The biggest appeal for him is not having to tuck them in LOL.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
on 6/17/25 7:55 pm, edited 6/17/25 12:56 pm
Even just in the time we've had the house in MI, the "world foods" availability at the market went from one 6 foot shelf section made up almost solely of Old El Paso to a whole aisle with lots of authentic choices for all kinds of foods from different countries.
Oh my goodness! That rose bush is ginormous!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
on 6/17/25 6:17 pm
Today the landscaper came and in addition to cleaning up the yard, they fixed my driveway lights. Yay! Though I'm not sure how a wire connection buried 8" under the dirt suddenly came undone by itself, but there you go.
I had lunch with a neighbor and we had a nice time. I do find it strange when people wear sunglasses inside. Perhaps she has sensitive eyes? It made me think about how much of communication is via eyes. I found myself looking out the window when I talked in lieu of the eye contact I couldn't make...
I think that's all from my quiet corner! Hello to all!
