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Good morning. It will go up to perhaps 70 today and it is sunny with lovely blue skies.I will salute all the days . The historical days are interesting and I have not been to the port. Bran muffins are tasty but I am not much of a baker. The film production company was here at 5 am and they have a sign up saying that there is no parking until after 11 pm. My across the street neighbors in houses adjacent to the filming house have lights and other equipment set up in their driveways. The dogs have decided that these folks are ok and they stopped barking, finally. It has been fun for all of us to watch this process unfold. @cat shepard., Ann, I hope the move goes well. We had to move my mother in law from a similar place years ago and were so relieved when she was properly cared for. I hope your sister is feeling better. Take care today everyone.

@grapau27, Graham, please wish Pauline a very Happy Birthday.

@marshhawk, Annie, I have been thinking of you and Chuck often but today my heart broke for the two of you. My DD DH also did not want to eat and the last month was particularly fraught. Honestly, I wish I had not kept after the poor guy to eat when he just couldn’t. I am not saying the situation is the same but I finally learned to be more relaxed about it. It is not easy taking care of our men .

Good morning. Equal pay has a way to go towards improvement. The Girl Scouts should be celebrated and it is too early to think about the quote. I have been Edinburgh but not the port and I would love a pot of pinto beans for dinner. I heard big trucks arriving earlier today. It is such a narrow street . The street parking is now blocked off with cones. Fortunately we can fit all of the cars in our driveway. I will be on foot today for errands and I enjoy that. I can walk to the grocery store,drug store, hairdresser and even the eye doctor! @Cruzin Terri, I hope your Rheumatology appointment goes well and that your friend is doing well after surgery. @aliaschief, Thanks for the great pictures. My niece sent a picture of Camilla cooking with her Dad to cheer me up. She is a really happy child and does everything with gusto.

@Nickelpenny, I am so sorry to hear about Martina. The memorial was a nice thing for the cat sitter to do. It has to be hard to get news like this when one is far from home.

@Quartzsite Cruiser Linda, a very Happy Birthday! @Overhead Fred, Happy Birthday to Mitzi

@cat shepard, I am glad to hear that your great nephew is staying with you. Our young man will turn 16 in September and has his eyes on my ancient Subaru. He has asked my DSIL to be his driving instructor. He is a pleasure to be with and has a big heart just like his mom. @JazzyV, We did have extra help over the weekend but will probably forgo the extra expense. Thanks for asking.

Good morning. It is very windy and felt cold to me when I went out with the doggies. 311 around here is like dialing in to the abyss. I am sure we are all very aware of COVID . I will cheer debunking day. I would love to go to Los Angeles and will enjoy pictures. Lamb stew sounds interesting . @marshhawk, Annie, I was reading yesterdays daily late last night and burst out laughing! I think only the home owners get financial compensation and there is a bit of resentment on the two streets. The other home being filmed looks like a triple decker that has been turned into apartments. Last week a masonry company came and replaced the stone work in front of the house across the street and I doubt the home owners paid for that. Thank you for the nice thought though! I am waiting for Tana’s aide to arrive and then I will hit the grocery stores. Dinner plans are not made yet. Have a great day today everyone.

@dfish, A very Happy Birthday for Sue! My DS and family have started to play Farkle after I suggested it and I hope to play when I see them for Easter. My DGS is quite competitive and loves the game.

@Seasick SailorJoy, I am sorry to hear that Allen’s lab results were worrying and hope the doc is in touch soon. I am glad the neck pain has lessened.

Good morning. The sun is out and it is a bit windy, going to 43 or so. We changed the alarm batteries in the fall and there are only a few clocks here. I have not been to Cairo except in my dreams. Thanks for the pictures so far Sandi and Lenda. I will make the soup soon as I am sure half the group will like it. Thank you Debbie! We spoke to the production company team filming on our street this week as I think they need to know we have a hospice patient here and others need access. I was only a little reassured but will reiterate on Wednesday the need for access in general. The TV series is called “Long Bright River” and is based on a book. Our neighborhood is sort of old with most houses built before the Depression. I took a picture yesterday of the house to be filmed.

It is a chilly start to the day and we might get some snow flurries.I guess the gloves and hat will stay out for a little bit longer. One of my cousins has traced our Swedish ancestors to the 1300’s. My father tried to research the Irish relatives but only was able to trace a few generations as the record keeping was not as good. It was interesting to find out more about family. I have not been to the port and will celebrate Mr Vespucci. The recipe sounds tasty. @dfish, Debbie, I made the beef and barley soup with the pesto and those who eat meat were quite complementary, thank you once again for a winner. We usually put things to a vote to decide if it should reappear on the menu and this was a keeper! @StLouisCruisers, Sandi, thank you for letting us know about Sarah’s dad. @grapau27, Sending all of you prayers and condolences during this difficult time. @Crazy For Cats, Jake, I am glad you are able to get away after the stressful work week. Enjoy your cruise next week. We found out yesterday that the house across the street is being utilized for filming a TV series. It will take place in the late afternoon and evening and our doggies will be barking their heads off. They know all of the people on our end of the street and even recognize their cars! The filming company has arranged for people to park a few blocks away as they will be filling the street with cars of the appropriate vintage. This is usually a quiet street. Take care out there everyone.

Good morning. It is 37 and heading up to 50 later. I see blue patches in the sky! I will celebrate International Women’s Day and have not been to the Great Barrier Reef. The recipe sounds interesting. @cat shepard, Ann, I was so happy to see that your sister is improving. I hope the rehab facility works out. Is it far away from where you live? @aliaschief, Enjoy your 34 sea days! It will be interesting to have so few on the ship with you. @JazzyV, Sorry about your cold and not being able to go to the airport to get your friends. I am glad to read that your pain is much less and that you are sleeping more. We are managing here and looking forward to warmer weather. Some nights there is less sleep all around and last night was one of them. I am planning to make baked ziti tonight as requested by our teenager. His girlfriend is coming for dinner and then someone will drive them up to the movie theater. Wow. I remember doing that not so long ago….The teenager has his eye on my ancient Subaru when he gets his license. I am willing to share occasionally but still need it myself!

@sailingdutchy, Tony and Martha, a very Happy 55th Anniversary!

@RedneckBob, A very Happy Birthday to you!

Good morning. I am going to try the first recipe today or tomorrow, thank you Debbie @dfish. We were in Hilo on the all time best cruise to Hawaii on the Veendam . We went to see the mud pots and volcanoes in the park. My legal name of Theresa is never used if I can help it but it means to harvest and restore. Hmmm… I was always fascinated by the periodic table . Yes, there is a nerd factor here. I salute all veterans including my DB and nephew. Thank you to Jacqui @kazu and Karen @luvteaching for your perspectives. I have many teary days for no apparent “reason” and find myself going over various situations in my head. I hope I did all I could at the time and so appreciate your strong support. It is a process I guess. I am glad to see that Sam rebounded. Sorry about the sore thumb, Debbie. I hope @catmando and @marshhawk are feeling ok today. Take care everyone

@cat shepard, DD and I realized early on in Lou’s illness that he really was way too sick and could not safely advocate for himself. He was a retired social worker and was very upset about this. We also found that vital meds were not given and had to watch things carefully. Today I think we are still processing the experience nowadays as it was incredibly stressful. However, I keep reminding myself that we all did the best we could under extraordinary circumstances and I am sure you are doing that as well. It is a fine line to walk between getting things done for the patient and irritating the staff! Sending many hugs to all of you!

@Heartgrove, Jack, I am so sorry to read of Sam’s condition. It is so difficult to say goodbye to them and his time with you was so short. @ottahand7, Nancy, I meant to mention earlier that I am glad the surgery went well and hope the pain wasn’t too awful last night.

Good morning. It is pouring here and will reach a high of 48 later. i have not been to the port and the recipe sounds good. Many years ago I had a patient with a spinal cord injury who had dissociative identity disorder. It. was a very difficult rehab process. @Quartzsite Cruiser, Lenda, a very Happy Birthday to Steve! @marshhawk, Annie, I hope the surgery goes well and I am thinking of you both today. @cat shepard,Ann,I hope your sister is feeling better today. Hugs to you both. Have a good day today

@StLouisCruisers, Sandi, I am so happy to hear your DGD found a better area and apartment. I hope she starts to feel better soon.

@rafinmd, Roy, I was very glad to see your good news!

Good morning. It will get to 60 later and is now sunny and 48. We are all caregivers in this house and it can be exhausting. I agree with @cunnorl, Charlene, that it is also very rewarding and certainly shows me daily what is really important. I have not been to the port and will pass on the soup. Caring for ears and our hearing is very important. @0106, Tina, Bon Voyage to you both! I was so glad to read that baby Murphy is home and glad they have nursing assistance . @cat shepard, Ann, I am sorry to read about your DS’s significant complications and hope she can improve. It is great that she is eating real food. It is very hard to watch those we love go through these things. We have a busy day here but the general mood improves greatly with abundant sunshine. Dinner tonight will be bean and cheese enchiladas which is always welcome. Enjoy the day wherever you are.

Good morning. It is raining and 40 going up to a possible 50. The aide who was to come today is sick with a stomach virus so we are hustling here. It has been a busy morning but hopefully will quiet down. All of DD and DSIL’s cats are rescues. They keep us very entertained. There is a lot of old stuff here, including me. I will pass on the spicy lentils and would love banana cream pie if someone would make it. @kazu, I read about your terrible and latest storm and the pictures certainly show the devastation. I can relate to time of year and month. i hope today is a little better and I am sorry that you are in pain. @StLouisCruisers, I used to do needlepoint and knitting until my arthritis demanded I stop. I know how long these projects take. It is beautiful!

That is so nice that you and DH picked me up! The Catskills are beautiful and maybe we found a lake or two to float around in. Thank you for the good laugh!

Good morning. It is another chilly start to the day at 27 going to 44 . There is still some wind to make it feel cooler. I will celebrate sleeping babies and can attest to the pain of endometriosis. Someone can have my peanut butter , i know, I am an oddball. The quote is a true one and timely. We were in this port only once and I took a HAL trip to Portofino via a small boat. DD DH was not feeling well and would have felt worse on the small boat in the rough waves. Thank you Sandi @StLouisCruisers for the beautiful pictures. I guess the waves can be rough there often. I walked around the pretty town after climbing the cliff with the tour group. It was such a nice day and a gorgeous part of the world. @kazu, Jacqui, I was sorry to read late last night that you were not feeling well. I hope today is better. @JazzyV, Vanessa, I am very happy to read of your overall decrease in pain and hope it continues. @Seasick Sailor, So glad to see you back and love the outfits for Oliver. He has a lot of personality! Enjoy the day everyone