slidergirl

I've always had cough issues, ever since I was a kid. I'm always wary of my coughs. I ran over to Urgent Care just now to chat with one of the PAs. My lungs are clear - that was a concern of mine. So, we got into how to attack the cough. We're trying a 4-pronged approach. First, a big dose of a steroid. Then, the strongest dosage of those Tessalon pearls available (apparently the lower dose is the standard for all, but there is a bigger one available). Then, a swig of codeine cough syrup (NOT hyrdocodone, though). And, take a couple of puffs of my Abuterol inhaler. And, I'll take my antihistimine to keep any possible allergies - things are starting to bloom and the winter mold is around - at bay and not add to the mix. I hope this works!! OOTD edited: my green cherry blossom print pants from Free People and a Woolx Tshirt.

Thanks Terri for the suggestion. It took me 2 years to get rid of my Covid cough, trying different things, different suggestions from different doctors, getting thrush from some of it. I know what I DON'T want to try this time. When I used to get bronchitis every winter, my MDs/NPs would try all sorts of things to get rid of the never-ending cough. I keep looking for something new. I'm getting tired of having to wear leakage pads now. Melody - cool hardware!! I love looking at x-rays. It looks like it sits lower than I thought it would in the shoulder. Question - you're the one who had issues with the metal in your mouth, right? What is the socket made from? The hydrocodone is the only oxy I've ever used. I'm very diligent about the dosage. Our skeleton team doctor gave some to me in Germany back in 2003 (flu that converted to bronchitis) and it's been my go-to since. OOTD: joggers and Tshirt. low 50s and sunny today. BUT, Monday and Tuesday have highs in the 30s and snow in the forecast. Those 30-40 degree temp changes in one day are so hard to dress for. Welcome to May in Utah!!

I wish. Those Tessalon pearl have never helped me. I'm not sure what the deal is with me - honestly hydrocodone is the only thing that has ever worked. I'm just afraid this this is morphing into maybe pneumonia as the cough is mucus-y and wheezy and my lung hurt. Lois -good to see your MD has an idea of what is causing the stones. I really hope that there some goodies on that food list!! It's hard to change what you've eaten all your life - trust me. Melody - yay for the post-op review!!! My one rec is to always have your sling with you on your trip! There were times when my shoulder would get tired and start hurting with my arm hanging down - put on the sling to take the pressure off. One of the reasons I bought my lightweight "skulls and roses" sling - if I was going to wear it I wanted it to be different from the black one we all wear. Toblerone - losing AirPods is frustrating!! I wish I had another solution than FMA since that isn't working. Were the Pods in the case? I find a good number of Pod-less cases at my Lodge, rarely the Pods. Wishing successful hunting! OOTD: It snowed overnight and stayed a little chilly today (upper 30s/low40s). Wearing my joggers and a sweatshirt. Tomorrow it's supposed to get up in the upper60s/low70s tomorrow. Welcome to Spring in Utah!

Lois - the microwave did not dry it out. It's cut into chunks already and it's not nuked for that long. I did it for 3 meals and it was still moist. Melody - I kind of figured you'd get one of the ones I mentioned. I remember I had a one shoulder bag way back when I had my first surgery and it was a lifesaver. I used it for a long time even after I was healed. I wish I still had it around. Anyone have any good "cures" for a nasty, mucus-y cough outside of water? I've been forcing myself to drink a gallon of water and it's not helping except making me go to the bathroom more. Problem is the mucus is nasty enough that it makes every drink taste nasty. I tried Mucinex but it has always made me feel loopy stupid for hours. I'd go back to Urgent Care, but they'd probably think I was just a drug seeker if I ask for some Hydrocodone. The "tuss" syrup and pills have never done anything for me. OOTD: It's in the low 40s today and windy. I'm hanging out in leggings and a long sleeve T. Not going out today.

Melody - I meant to ask you: have you found a good "one shoulder" bag to use yet? Nice ones available from the usual suspects - Cotopaxi, Sherpani, etc. One thing to check for: which shoulder is slings on! Some have a changeable strap and some are hard-wired to one side. The freakin' cough left from the flu is really upsetting me!! It's supposed to go away any day now... Food front: ATTENTION TJ SHOPPERS: I found some new goodies there last week. Sous Vide Turkey breast and Sous Vide Chicken Thighs. I got the turkey. Really good and easy for a couple of meal proteins. Tender & juicy and a nice seasoning. All you do is microwave it. Spicy Mango Lemonade. It's back. Good as-is, blended with ice, or mixed with rum or vodka. Banana Pudding Ice Cream. For you Southern women 😸 It did taste like banana pudding, with little pieces of vanilla wafer cookies. Just a nice little dessert. OOTD: sweats and a Tshirt. Going to the market later and I'll put on jeans and a Tshirt.

I have a serious bag addiction. So many different bags for using, not nearly enough time and travel to use them all! I'll say to go and take a look at the Cotopaxi bags. Very lightweight. Different ones have padded sections for your electronics, places for a water bottle. And, very brightly colored so that you can pick it out quickly!!

Nice new clothes! You're all set for the cruise. Alternate between the 2 pairs of pants and the shirts, add in a little sweater! I was trying on some of my summer tops and shorts pre-Vegas. It's crazy how things are just big on me now. I used to be able to wear the same things year after year because my body size didn't change that much. Now, even tops that I got last year look too big. Good and bad. I think the Women's Shelter here in town will be getting a donation. Melody - I had that problem with my hair stylist a few years ago when she had a wrist issue. I asked her for a recommendation of someone she thought I'd trust. See what your stylist thinks. OOTD: It's a little cool (mid 40s) and rainy today. Just going to be lazy today so just wearing a pair of leggings and a Tshirt. Oh, the turtleneck in the photo from Vegas -it's from Woolx. Light, and comfy. Even comfortable in the Vegas heat. Just thought I'd toss that out if anyone is looking for a nice Tneck for year-round, casual and dressy piece.

That was the fun of the sammy. It looked like a little Peanut Butter sammy from childhood. The "bread" was meringue cut and burned to look like bread and the "PB" was fois gras. Fun to look at, really good to eat!

oops. I forgot the photos of me on Monday night and then on Tuesday night. Rare photos of me. And, the "golden ticket" we each received to use to get into the dining room. Kinda cool. The glass of cava was a birthday gift from my favorite bartender -she had the sommelier bring it to me. It was a nice surprise. The necklace was grey pearls and Murano cane glass that I made years ago. The skirt is from River & Sky, the same place I got the blue tie dye dress for my grand niece's wedding 2 years ago. Yes, I did wear my black booties & white lace socks! The Monday shirt I picked up from the Sundance catalog - I needed a new white shirt that wasn't too big on me now.

Sherri - have a good trip with the kiddos! Christy - I loved just wandering around Bordeaux. I don't speak a lick of French, but I managed OK. Wandering around I've always found a good meal! Melody - good to hear you're getting by now. Hair washing is a PIA. I just ended up doing hat hair and then going to the local quick cuts place and saying "please just wash my hair" and letting it dry. Maybe your stylist could do a similar deal for you. I'm happy to hear that the replacement wasn't as "bad" as the rotator cuff surgery. I understand. OK. Las Vegas. A totally lazy couple of days. Vegas is pretty "dive-y" now, more than I remember it to be. With all the new high-end hotels around I expected it nicer. And, the clothes people were wearing - oh my. I mean, I dress casual but I keep my butt cheeks and midriff covered!!! Some of the logo'd Tshirts were not meant to be wearing in public... I guess Park City is a sheltered town 😸 I didn't even stop and look at a craps table, just no interest. OK with me this time. I really liked my balcony so I made like I was on a cruise ship and just hung out there. There was a nice comfy sofa to nap on in the shade. The temperature was good (low 90s) and I just totally relaxed. I ended up spending my evenings at the bar at Jaleo, the José Andres tapas restaurant (it was in the hotel, so no problem getting home!). One of the bartenders, Kathy, and I became friendly and chatted all the evenings. Found a new favorite drink - sangría de cava: cava, vermouth, gin, and a muddle of fruits. Dang! It was surprisingly sweet but not overly so. Two of those over 2 hours and I was done! I did have a big bottle of water, too (always drink water when I drink). I had different tapas each night, mostly veggie-based except for one dish of grilled octopus. If you are ever in a town that has a Jaleo, go! Now, my big dinner at "é": Oh my. It was just fantastic. There were only 7 of us in the private dining room. The Jaleo Executive chef and 5 cooks catered to us making the bites in front of us. The sommelier had several different wines, vermouth, dessert wine for us to pair. It was a meal of 22 different tapas. A little molecular gastronomy. A little playfulness. So freakin' good. And, at the end I had my first Gin & Tonic ever. It was darn good. I took some photos of the food, but I'm not happy with them, the lights just wasn't right. My favorite was the "Wonder Bread". It looked like a slider-side sandwich. But, it was meringue cut square and the edges burned to look like crust. The filling was a mousse of fois gras. It was fun to take that first bite! I could have eaten those sandwiches all night long. There were mussels with tiny olive oil/basil "caviar" pearls the melted in the mouth. A big marble-size globe of sangria de cava that you just put in your mouth and bit it and let that sangria out. "Stones" of cheese interspersed between actual stones. A "twig" made out of olive and black rice standing in a bowl of almonds with one of the "almonds" being a luscious taste of food. Lovely dessert bits at the end. A wonderful 2.5 hours of food and good fun between all of us. I wobbled back to my room and went to bed. Got my flight back home the next day. It was all in all a little relaxation and another "notch" on my food bucket list. Some photos - I think I cleaned up well for the bar Monday night and then the Tuesday dinner... The rice twig and "almond"

Wow. we're all a mess, aren't we??? kidneys, protein, heart, shoulder, eyes, flu... What did we do to deserve all this? We need some major healing vibes sent down from above! I desperately want to get rid of the hideous cough that the flu brought back. I'm drinking water like a camel to try to dissolve all the mucus. I mean, it too me years to get rid of the long covid cough and now the cough is back... Last day of work!!!! All I have to do today is put on a little wine & cheese time for our newest owner. He just closed on the condo a week ago. Waiting patiently to fly out to Las Vegas tomorrow! I'll be sure to post some food porn. OOTD: my black onsie.

Melody - sounds good to be finished with the replacement. That was a long day, indeed. I wish I could offer a recommendation on what to wear - I can't remember what I wore. The only thing I can think of is to put on one of Les' button-down shirts and just forget it. I've seen "shoulder surgery" shirts online but I don't know if they'd be any better than the button-down. Good luck with the PT! Lois - hoping these are the last stones you have! A friend showed me hers - I can't just fathom how something so small causes so much pain. No more issues!!! I think I'm going town the mountain today. I need to go to Sephora and get another brow pencil and more bronzer powder. But, I could just wait until I get to Las Vegas and pick it up there, too. I'm just being a lazy bum. Two more days of work left!! Did all my laundry yesterday and now just have to decide what I want to take to wear in LV. It's going to be sunny & hot (low 90s). Shorts, Tshirts, sunshirt and one nice outfit for my bucket list birthday dinner. OOTD: jeans and a long-sleeve Tshirt. Upper 40s here in town, mid-50s down the mountain.

Welcome home! What did you do in Bordeaux? I found it was a nice city to just wander around. We must cruise the same way - I lose weight, too!!

Melody - my heart goes out to Les. He's had a rough go of it lately. Give him a birthday kiss. Cynthia and Lois - both of you sound like you've found some nice little cruises. My hamster wheel of vacation thoughts is temporarily stopped. After my couple of days in Las Vegas, I'm going to try to just hang at home or do a little camping. Save up for next year. Maybe play a little craps to see if I can win a trip or at least put a quarter in a slot machine 😉 OOTD: jeans and a Tshirt and my cammo fleece jacket. I might wear my new white & gold & silver Merrell trail runners. A little flashy but I couldn't resist at my 50% off birthday card from Sweaty Betty! Back to warm (low 50s) and sunny today. Only 3 more days of work left. Yay!

Bordeaux - I really liked that town! Is this a late booking? I can't remember you mentioning this cruise. Eat a canale for me!!! It's raining right now. Ugh. My worst memories of working at the ski area was the days at this time of year when it was raining. Our parkas were not waterproof, so we'd put on garbage bags under them... OOTD: camel color tunic sweater and a pair of leggings. I want a little something to just snuggle in tonight while I'm bored at work.