Now I really did it :((

[canuk-gal]

HI:

NIRDI shout out!!!!!!!!!!!

Just assembling my eggplant lasagna now. Hope it is good! Day started out cool and low cloud gloomy. Now it is lovely! I should go for a ride but prolly won't . The week is supposed to cooperate weather wise, so I have opportunities.

@missy I enjoy those car shows. Ours here is in the Spring. And as for Fall, I am NOT READY! And those yellow trees are pissing me off. LOL. The mountains got another dump of snow--I saw the webcam. And I can see the white peaks from my window. Skiers will be happy!

@mrs-b @MamaBear hope you are both on the mend.

@marcy I hope you have a bit of a break from work. I picked up an extra 4 hours this week and it was good.

That's it. Low on the thrill o meter.

cheers--Sharon

 

[marcy]

Hi NIRDI’s!

@missy good idea to get extra rims for replacement. That’s wonderful they are quality parts. These days it’s a good idea to keep extras on hand. My sister who is married to a farmer and they wait months to get replacement parts. I like the bangs. They look good on you. I toy with doing that again, but the hair really bugs my forehead. You put out a regular buffet for those kitties. I always love to see the car show pictures.

@canuk-gal I hope your pain is getting better and DH’s mouth is okay. Sounds like a rough week. Those palms are freaking scary. Before I lost a ton of weight and went on beta-blockers I was relieved to make it through the night sometimes. My heartbeat was usually over 100. Your ring is very pretty. I remember seeing it now. My Tiffany Etoile band is too big and I hate to have sizing beads put in it, well because it’s Tiffany’s. But I still have my original scattered diamond WF band that is similar and a smaller size, so I wear them together. They look good together and the Tiffany band won’t fall off. I hope your lasagna turns out well. I am trying to cut back a bit on hours of work. Once I start dreaming about work, I know I’m working too much. Our overnight temps are chilly these days too.

Yes’, it was 39 when I got up this morning. Nooooooo!

We went to Denver early afternoon Friday for a wedding reception. We should have left earlier, the traffic was NUTS. I am sure many of you are used to big city traffic, but I’m not. Especially now that I don’t venture out on my own too often. The reception was having Asian food which I am not anxious to eat 100 miles from home, so we ate at a steak house on the way. That worked out well timing wise. There were easily 200 people at the reception so it was a nice party for the newlyweds.

Saturday was chore and errand day. Marty got his electricity ran to where the observatory will be and smoothed over the dirt from the trench he dug last weekend. I did laundry and other house stuff.

We binged watch the first 7 episodes of Bad Monkey on Apple TV+. It was a pretty good series. I was tempted to pull out the scarf I need to finish for my niece, but decided to give my wrist more time to rest. It’s better, not right. I ordered some compression sleeves for my wrist and knees and I am kind of hesitant to try them.

Take care.
Marcy

 

[missy]

GM girls and happy marvelous Monday!


@canuk-gal I am not ready either! Too cold too fast. And the days are getting shorter...it's dark before I am ready. Dark in the AM and and dark in the PM way too fast. Eggplant lasagna sounds so yummy!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE lasagna and I LOVE LOVE LOVE eggplant. Your family is very lucky to have you. Fingers crossed your weather cooperates all week. We have one last nice (or two last nice) days then rain comes. But rain never showed this past week as promised and we need it. Due to the high tides and full moon (King tide) roads were flooded all up and down the shore this past weekend both days. It was the craziest thing. We rode on the sidewalk when necessary and managed to avoid the water. Cops and firemen were all around. It was major flooding. Wish I had taken some photos. It was nuts. The car shows are always fun and I always dream of buying my dream car the MG but we know it is pretty to look at but not so pretty to drive due to it's electrical system that is poorly designed and badly manufactured. Don't drive it any further than you are willing to walk home LOL

@marcy I loathe traffic. It is the bane of my existence. You might remember we actually missed an appointment (two appointments) with our internist despite leaving three hours in advance of the appointment. Cannot make this stuff up. Glad you made the wedding and glad you got to enjoy steak beforehand. Greg and I went to a wedding over twenty years ago and there was NO food. Not kidding. It was at a country club in Connecticut. Pretentious in every way and NO food. Plenty of alcohol. Might have been appetizers but I do not remember that. What I do remember is on the way home after 11PM we stopped at a diner to get food. Ridiculous. And the couple did not make it (no surprise there both narcissists) and Greg no longer speaks to the friend. He was/is an a**hole. I didn't even want to go to this wedding (2003) as it was the day after (or two days after) the huge blackout that affected the entire northeast and I was exhausted from the heat and going up and down more than a dozen flight of stairs many times during the blackout. But Greg insisted as it was his good friend. Good for nothing friend lol. I swear I can see right through people most of the time and this guy was bad news. But Greg is the kind of guy who sees the best in everyone til he does not. And he woke up fast with CG. But I digress. Glad the wedding you and Marty attended was good and it all worked out and I wish the couple a happy marriage. We get apple TV so I will check out the series you recommend thanks. Good that Marty got electricity run to his observatory and you got all your chores accomplished. 39 is too cold. Brrrrrr. When I went out to feed the kitties this AM it was pretty cold here too...probably in the 50s and yesterday was the purrrffect first day of autumn weather wise. Crisp, cool, dry and windy. Hope your wrist continues to improve and you are 100% recovered very soon Marcy. The compression sleeves should work. When I did whatever I did to my ankle I got compression brace and socks to put on it and it helped. Though I could've used tighter but I got the smallest size.

@Slickk happy Monday...hope your week goes well and all is good

@Austina hope you enjoyed the visit with your friends

@springerspaniel have a wonderful week

@mrs-b hope all is going as well as possible

@MamaBee how is Shatzie doing? How are you feeling? Hope you are both back to feeling well and no more Covid. Thinking of you and sending lots of healing vibes your way

Hello everyone else. Yesterday was another terrific cycling day and we have today and maybe tomorrow before the rain comes for the rest of the week. Last week no rain happened (despite being predicted) so hopefully we do get rain this week as we need it. Two doctor appointments for me tomorrow and Wednesday. And another very windy day today (probably going to wear my arc'teryx jacket today to cycle lol) so we will get a good workout cycling lol. Enjoy a marvelous Monday all. Be well. XOXO

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

Just a quickie to say that I’ll catch up properly later. It’s our friends last day today and they’re busy getting themselves sorted out so we just had a few minutes. We’ll be sorry to see them go. We’ve had such fun. Haven’t stopped laughing the whole time we’ve been here.

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

We’re back from the airport, and I’ve washed and ironed the bedding, remade the bed, cleaned the bathroom and hoovered. I hate that it feels like they’ve never been here.

I’ll try to catch up!

@MamaBee, I hope you’re keeping on an even keel, with no more episodes. I went for just under 1.6 cts each, and they arrived last Thursday. They actually tried to deliver them on Wednesday, even though I told the vendor I wouldn’t be here. Anyway, they’re lovely, all thanks to Kim N, who found them for me. I can really see why people are giving up earth mined diamonds. I’m taking them to the man who did my bracelet later this week, to get them set.

@missy, I love the fringe on you, I still can’t get over how natural your ‘hair’ looks. The classic car shows look like fun, I very nearly bought one of those Jags years ago! Then I came to my senses and realised that we couldn’t really get a large dog in the back. Sorry your weather has turned cold, it’s still HOT here, although it’s going to be ‘cooler’ this week, if you consider high 80’s cool!!!

Low on the thrill-o-meter sounds good @canuk-gal. Sorry you’re experiencing pain, I hope you get some relief from it soon. Hope DH’s mouth isn’t causing him too much discomfort.

Good idea to give your wrist a rest from knitting @marcy, there’s still time to get it finished for the cold weather. I’m glad to hear you’re trying to cut back on the work hours - you work far too hard for a ‘retired’ person.

We had fun in Vegas, although I think it was somewhat of a culture shock to our friends. The weather here’s been lovely so we’ve spending a lot of time outside and in the pool.

We just got a call from our friends - she’s left her phone here, Oy, it’s going to cost a fortune to send it.

Lovely having them here, we’ve enjoyed every minute.

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

The house feels very empty and quiet without our friends.

Spent the morning trying to find a way to send T’s phone back without it costing an arm and a leg. Didn’t succeed, it cost $158 to send it via UPS, so we just bit the bullet and did it. She’d have a fit if she knew!

They got home safely, stopping to pick up their puss on the way, and everything was OK when they got back.

We’re having a lazy day, we’ll be in the pool later, it’s 89 degs here, slightly overcast, which suits us fine.

Hope all the lovely NIRDIs are doing OK.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

NIRDI shout out!!!!!!!!!

We had a lovely ride today. A lady chatted me up at the half way point--I think she'd still be talking if I didn't wish her well on the rest of her day! Lovely gal. Did errands and will have leftover eggplant lasagna. I have a slow leak in my drivers side front tire. These are my summer tires and I knew they were at the end of their life. But I'll replace them next year. Winter tires are going on within the month. DH will do his as well.

@Austina isn't laughter the best medicine? Glad you had a good time with your friends. Sorry about the phone--she must feel bad. And as for the Vegas culture shock--I totally get it and have been going there my whole adult life!!! LOL

@missy I wore my NF Gortex shell today and while I needed it at he outset--by the time we got home I was too warm. But I'd rather be warm than the opposite. Having a bit of pelvic pain since I haven't ridden my bike in several days. Poops--was hoping it was gone.

@marcy that is good M was able to get the electricity in place. One job down, 500 hundred to go! LOL Keep up the good work.

LOL I forgot to hit the post button yesterday. So two posts in the same day!

cheers--Sharon

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

WOW. It was 21C when I got up this AM. Crazy warm for this time of year! Had a great ride. DH golfed then brought home delish poky bowls for us to eat. Discount Tuesday! I'll take the rest to lunch at work tomorrow. Thats it!

cheers--Sharon

 

[marcy]

Hi NIRDI’s!

@missy I know you deal with traffic way more than I do. I guess if I had to drive in it every day, I’d be more used to it. Now that I stay home all the time, I like it less. I remember you mentioning the wedding you went to where they didn’t have any food. The one we went to in May had very light snacks, poor Marty was starving. I get feeding people is pricey, but then don’t schedule your wedding / reception around a meal time. I am not surprised you can see right through people, I get a sense when someone is evil or something is off with them and I am usually right. I haven’t dug out those compression pieces yet, I need to try them. I am glad they helped you. I am kind of worried they could make things worse.

@Austina it sounds like you’ve had a fabulous time with your friends. Sweet. I am glad you like your new diamonds. I am being good at quitting at 8 hours and trying not to work - or work much - on weekends. I might try to knit a few rows this weekend. Oh no that your friend forgot her phone. To be honest, I am surprised it didn’t cost more to send the phone. How long will it take to get there? I’d sure get around quicker in the morning if I wasn’t reading things on my phone. Glad your weather has cooled off.

@canuk-gal too cute that lady was so chatty. Both my sisters are like that. I am only chatty after a few glasses of wine. It is time to change out tires. I do well with all season Michelins. We did get a note from the concrete guy they were planning on coming next week and were sending the 811 guys to mark utilities. Good luck with them showing up like they did last time. The concrete has to sets a while before Marty can do some things. He is getting nervous about cold weather moving in. Glad you are getting some end of season rides in and I hope your pain has subsided.

We get out 1/2 beef tomorrow. I’ve been trying to clean out our freezers and those little pints of ice cream do take up a lot of room. Ha Ha. I also just ordered another set of checks. When we moved I ordered the ones from our credit union. They are AWFUL. They tear up when you try and tear them off. I wrote a check for the 1/2 beef and it looks like some little kid tore it off.

We’ve had chilly nights and I keep thinking later in the day the AC isn’t working. I hear the fan kick on, but the temp on the thermostat never goes down. But it cools off and it isn’t bad. I was frying up some hamburger for Marty tonight and got hot so go look and it’s 81 in here. I turn the AC down and only feel air coming out of the vents. When Marty got home he checked things and found the compressor on the AC was loose. I’m betting the wind knocked that suck off. I updated an article for work today on hurricane Helene and it mentioned a hurricane has winds of 74 mph or more. I thought heck, we have hurricanes here all the time then.

I forgot to tell you (I think) about our flagpole. Marty put it all the way to the top (25 feet) and while my SIL was here I noticed this gold shiny thing on the ground. She goes and picks it up and it has a screw in it. It was off the top of the flagpole. The wind unscrewed it and blew it about 15 feet away. It also broke the solar light right under it. Some Marty screwed the top back on the pole, dropped the height two stops and got a solar light to shine up from the bottom. This weekend another crazy wind storm started to unscrew the pole and dropped it a section. It’s not like Marty is a weakling. Our flags are ripped up already too. I ordered some new ones that are for extreme wind. I hope they hold up better. Stupid wind.

Take care.
Marcy

 

[missy]

GM girls! Happy terrific Thursday!


@marcy yes unfortunately too much experience with traffic. I hope if you need to try the compression socks they help you. And yes we can both see right through people though I admit it took me some time with a few over the last number of years. But once I saw I could not unsee. And that's a good thing in my book. No time for people who don't deserve our time and energy. Wow you get some crazy storms over there and glad the flagpole incident didn't hurt anyone. The flags here get ripped easily too due to the strong winds. Windy is the theme by both of us. We slept with the AC on last night despite it being cool outside. I wanted the dry air and not the humidity of outside. Yummm ice cream in the freezer...I would have no problem cleaning (eating) that up hahaha

@canuk-gal I wore my arc'teryx every day this week lol. Including yesterday. It was in the 60s Fahrenheit but it was cool because it was mainly cloud cover. Darn you are still experiencing some pelvic pain and I hope that goes away completely very soon. Glad you had a great ride...Your weather is warm- enjoy!

@Austina so glad you had a wonderful time in Vegas and visit with your friends. And I am glad you got the phone safely back to your friend despite the cost. Everything is so expensive these days. Thank you for your kind comments about my hair. I wonder why I waited so long lol...but still mainly I wear my bio hair. I am pretty lazy that way haha. I got a compliment from the Costco manager the first time I wore my new alternative hair and now I feel obligated to wear the same hair every time I go to Costco. LOL what a Lucy situation

@Slickk happy rainy Thursday...almost the weekend woohoo. Hope you are having a good week

@MamaBee glad Shatzie is feeling better. Hope David doesn't come down with Covid. Please take care of yourself OK.

Hello everyone else. Hope all is well. I had a dental cleaning yesterday morning then despite the rain threat we went cycling. We cycled the past two days but the streak is over now. Rainy for the rest of September is the outlook for now. Darn I was hoping to reach 7K on the bike before October but now it doesn't look possible. So close yet so far...we are at 6,880 miles and need at least two days to reach 7K and we do not have two clear days as of now before next month. Oh well. Most of the fun is in trying anyway lol

Thinking of everyone who is in Florida and the affected hurricane areas right now and hoping you all stay safe

Leaving you with a few photos of the past two days. Be well. Enjoy. XOXO

We received an exciting Vitacost delivery




And this is Sasha...our only boy feral cat. He is so handsome. Always looking beat up but handsome nonetheless
His ear is lopsided probably from fighting but he is super sweet.



And lastly speaking of sweet...a sweet treat for everyone. Sharing virtually until I can share in person. Enjoy

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

Yikes, and I thought our winds were rough @marcy. Sounds like Marty’s plans for the observatory are really progressing, and fingers crossed it all goes smoothly and you’ll be stargazing soon.

Sorry you may not hit your target @missy, but you’ve done really well to clock up so many miles this year with all the things you’ve had going on in your life. How’re your parents doing? I think about them often and hope they’re managing well. That’s the kind of delivery I’d be happy with too!

Glad you’re getting out to ride @canuk-gal and I hope the pelvic pain is easing, doesn’t sound like much fun to deal with.

Hope everything is stable @MamaBee, and you’re keeping as well as you can. Poor Shatzie, I hope he hasn’t been suffering too much.

How’re things with you @mrs-b ? Are you happy with all the renovations now you’re back home?

I’m trying to keep busy to stop me missing our friends so much - it’s not working!

I’m taking my LGD to be set today, to the same guy who did my bracelet, hopefully it won’t take it long to get the settings.

Nothing on the thrill-o-meter today, just food shopping, then the pool.

(Anyone else’s emojis not working?)

 

[missy]

Good morning lovely ladies and happy FriYAY

@Austina haha yes agreed. Deliveries like that I am happy to receive. I am sorry you are missing your friends and hope you can all visit again soon. How exciting you are getting your studs set...cannot wait to see them. It's gonna be gorgeous. We might just yet hit our goal...or not lol. Today we are attempting to ride and only three days left of this month and one of them is a doctor's appointment in the city so not sure that can be a riding day but rain is also predicted for the next week now...so really up in the air and while it isn't looking good we will try. You are right it's been a good season given all we were and are dealing with..and that is what it's all about. Enjoying each moment the best we can. Food shopping was on our agenda yesterday too and we got what we needed. Glad you are still enjoying the pool. Most people here have closed their pools for the season because we get chilly this time of year. Not today as it feels balmy but soon. My emojis appear to be working so maybe whatever was wrong is now fixed?

@Slickk happy friYAY and enjoy a terrific weekend. Hope the week went as smoothly as possible and all is well

Hello everyone else. Cycling (hopefully) through the rain drops today and that's about all on our agenda. After my workout that is which is why I am typing here..procrastinating getting my workout started lol. Also doing a forced shed so very crampy. I thought I would be done with this but nope. Hopefully I can continue BHRT the rest of my life.

We watched an important documentary yesterday that I highly recommend and even ask you to please watch. "We will dance again" on Paramount plus. About what happened at Nova dance party in Israel almost a year ago.

Spoiler

I ask you to watch so you can understand really what happened and how anyone can support terrorists is completely beyond me but brainwashing is very powerful. I feel very sure that if Israel falls the USA (and west) is next. Why are so many blind to this fact? I don't know. But it will be to the detriment and downfall of us all. Mark my words. If people do not wake up soon. Their goal is global domination and convert all to Islam. Want to live under Sharia law? Makes pro lifers look like a walk in the park...rights for women will cease to exist. ALL rights. Women cannot even drive under Sharia law..and they are not even hiding their goals...people need to open their eyes and wake up before it is too late...

Leaving you with a few photos over the past day or so. Enjoy a fantastic FriYAY lovely ladies. XOXO

I don't remember sharing this photo from a few days ago...but if I did my apologies

Pepsi and Fresca...they are so sweet and usually hang out together



And Sasha loves the top of our car lol..yesterday he was King of the neighborhood surveying all from the top of the car roof

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

It’s still high 80’s low 90’s here @missy, and the pool temp is 88-90 deg, so plenty warm enough to be using the pool. If it gets colder, we’ll put the pool heater on, we’re generating enough solar to cover all our needs. Fingers crossed you’ll get enough good weather to hit your target. I’ll try and catch the programme over the w/e if I can.

Took my LGD in yesterday, and the guy was really impressed, not just with the quality, but the price I paid. He’s getting the settings and setting them for less than Loosegrowndiamonds wanted, and these are better settings, with the locking backs. He hopes to have them ready for tomorrow.

I hope all the lovely NIRDIS are looking forward to the w/e. We have another Drinks on the Driveway tomorrow, other than that, it’ll be quiet - very quiet.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

NIRDI shout out!!!!!!!!!!!!

Didn't ride yesterday as I had to visit my Dr. across town; the Docs work in two locations and if I wanted to get in to get my lab results, I had to travel 40 minutes. DH drove and knows the way since he golfs 5 minutes from the office. Super service I was in and out in under 15 minutes! Then I did errands. But after supper I did walk to the park and got some Tiger ice cream. Prolly the last of the season.

I noticed my saddle was lopsided after I rode today, and when I wiggled it, it seems a screw was lost on the right side. I could take it in tomorrow for another adjustment or just call it a biking season. I think I'll do the former as I just don't want to give up yet. But this doesn't help my discomfort. Annoying to say the least.

@marcy our flag was down in the yard also! Pole intact but I guess the wind whipped it off. Weird.

@Austina I understand your sadness at your friends departure. Hope you plan to see them again soon. As for your earrings--can't wait to see them! Yay!

@missy your kitty pics never fail to please. How are your folks? Your nieces? Is your sister recovered from your bad cold/flu?

@mrs-b and @MamaBee please let us know how you are doing. We are all thinking of you and yours here.

@Slickk hope your school year, so far, is treating you well.

Well, people are decorating their yards for Autumn and Halloween already. Hence, I MUST find pumpkins!!! My DS said it is too early, but what does he know??? LOL I brought out my Day of the Dead, WS placemats, today for good measure. LOVE them!

cheers--Sharon

 

[missy]

GM girls and happy Caturay Saturday! It's raining here and I am worried for the sweet kitties outside. They were waiting for me this AM in the rain and I fed them but there was some issues because Shasta pushed her way in when Pepsi, Dr Pepper and Fresca were eating and despite the fact I had anticipated that issue and I also put plates on our porch. But it was raining and that made it even more challenging for the cats this AM. They were getting wet and I hate this weather for them more than for me even. Just hoping everyone has enough food and all will be OK.

@Austina sweet the weather is still good for hanging out in the pool and you get to enjoy the last of summer for a little bit longer...that is very sweet. And yay for the jeweler loving the quality of your new LGDs and I bet the earrings are going to be stunning. Cannot wait to see them

@canuk-gal hope you get the saddle fixed soon and glad your dh accomplished you to the doctor's appointment. Thanks for asking about my family. Niece is enjoying college. Sister is all better. Parents are the same. Appreciate the good wishes as always. People started decorating here for Halloween weeks ago. LOL what a way to rush the autumn. Lots of elaborate decorations. If it ever stops raining I will take photos and share here

@Slickk hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend despite the wet weather we are having

Hi everyone else. Hope all is well.

We did cycle yesterday and got a bit wet in the beginning but then the rain stopped so it wasn't bad. We are just a little ways off from 7K but oh man, rain is predicted here for the next 7 plus days so not sure we will hit the 7K before October 1st. LOL me and my impossible reach goals. LOL

Hope you all enjoy a terrific Caturday Saturday. Be well. XOXO

In honor of Caturday Saturday here are Fresca and Pepsi yesterday as we were cycling out of the driveway...they are so so sweet

 

[missy]

GM ladies and happy rainy Sunday!


We visited my parents yesterday and it was a lovely day despite the rain.
This AM it was pouring so Greg went out with the food for the kitties and Fresca and Pepsi were waiting despite the rain..they were under one of our trees. I feel so bad for them with this awful weather. And Dr Pepper and Shasta were not there this AM and they usually are. Just hoping they are waiting for some let up in the rain.

Took just a couple of photos yesterday. First up is Olive who my parents are watching for my sister who is visiting our niece at college for parents weekend this weekend. Olive is a love



She was rearranging her cage much of the visit. She loves to decorate and she is quite good at it.

And here is Zoe. Also a love



Hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday. Stay well. Stay dry. Enjoy.
XOXO

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

Thank you @Slickk for the advice re the emojis. Even though I put the cursor where I want, it still defaults to the beginning of the thread. I’ve had to do a lot of jiggling to insert them.

I hope you’ve all had a great weekend. I picked up my new studs on Saturday morning, and am absolutely thrilled with them, they’re total sparkle bombs, and I love the size, just perfect for me Even Colin has commented how much the sparkle.

Glad you got to visit your parents @missy, and I hope you found them in good spirits.

Hope things are less painful for you @canuk-gal.

Not much going on here, we both had eye tests today, no change of prescription for me, and my eye health is excellent! Colin’s cataracts are now at the stage that he needs surgery, but will wait until next year as we have trips planned.

Hopefully a decent photo

 

[missy]

Good evening lovely ladies! Happy Monday!

@Austina SWOON!!!!!!!!!! Wear in good health and bling joy!!!
Cataract surgery is a very easy procedure and recovery fyi. So tell Colin he has nothing to worry about. Glad you got a clean bill of health

Hey everyone else. Hope all is well and everyone enjoyed a terrific weekend

We had a busy day today. Dr appointment in the city this AM and then we were able to cycle and we hit 7K on the bike today woohoo
7,045 miles to be exact. Yay it didn't rain



And of course the obligatory ice cream shot or as I call it...ICOTD




Have a sweet Monday evening lovely ladies XOXO

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

NIRDI shout out!!!!!!!!!

OKOKOK LOL I went out and bought 3 pumpkins today cuz I LOVE them! And I wasn't the only person buying this early! Ran into my colleague who had them in her cart. LOL. No riding for me--I think this is the end of my season. My discomfort ranges from pelvic to lower back pain. It isn't horrible, just unusual for me--I never have back or joint pain. Anyway, I did have a lovely walk in the bright sunshine. A bit breezy--no white caps on the water....but it was rippling. Planning my Thanksgiving menu--or rather where I'll get take out. I might have to change it up this year, as the usual default place changed the menu slightly and increased the price by 20%, so I was like meh. I've got time but I like to have a plan. We still have an unconsumed bottle of champagne in the fridge, so at least that isn't a thought.

Went to see some open houses yesterday, but nothing suited. Had a rather big thunderstorm last night; not something we usually get at the end of Sept. I felt sorry for the pilots and passengers of the planes we saw on their descent!

@missy congrats on the milestone cycling annual distance. Good for you guys!!! Glad you went to see your folks.

@Austina I'm so happy you love your new earrings. They look great and glad you got a good buy! I'm sure the cataract surgery will be easy peasy for Colin.

@marcy how is the observatory coming along?

cheers--Sharon

 

[missy]

GM lovely ladies and happy terrific Tuesday! And happy October first!

@canuk-gal I also love pumpkin...pumpkin pie and pumpkin soup and pumpkin tortellini...and my favorite..pumpkin cheesecake...Greg makes the most incredible pumpkin cheesecake (story with that but I will share another day if I remember or someone reminds me lol) ....yummmmm. I am sorry about your pelvic and back pain and I hope it dissipates very soon. Glad you got to enjoy a walk in lovely weather yesterday. I cannot believe Thanskgiving is around the corner. Wow. Champagne goes with everything

@Slickk fall is in the air. We slept with the windows open the past few days. Though my allergist wants the windows closed and the AC on...but gosh I love hearing the ocean waves and smelling the sea air. So for now as long as temps permit windows open. Soon enough they'll be closed with the heat on..bah humbug to winter lol. Hope you are having a good week

@Austina hope you are enjoying your beautiful blingy studs

@marcy hope all is going smoothly by you and you enjoyed a good weekend and are having a good week

@springerspaniel our tree has lost many of its leaves...I will try to remember to take a photo for you today. Sad when all the leaves go...winter is coming but hopefully we will all have a healthy and wonderful winter season

@MamaBee hope Shatzie is all better and that David has remained well. And that you are 100%. My poor sister is not well again and my youngest niece is sick with some GI upset and a fever. She stayed home from school yesterday. I think my sister has long Covid as she had Covid at least three if not four times now. UGH. Anyway stay well and I will chat with you soon sweet J

I have been thinking of Shelley every single day. She was such a bright beautiful spirit. We miss you sweet girl

Hello everyone else. So as I wrote last night we hit 7,000 miles on the bike September 30th which was my goal. Usually in October, November and certainly December we cycle much less due to inclement weather. So we shall see. Cycling is on the agenda today though yay. I have two new appointments unfortunately due to my stupid Dupuytrens which is acting up. Not looking forward to it at all. Thursday this week and next week. I called yesterday and they were able to schedule me fast due to the nature of this disease. Next week I meet with a radiation oncologist because radiation is one of the treatments. That or surgery. Not sure which is best so meeting with the surgeon this week and oncologist next week and we shall see. I already anticipate each will state their way is the best but it will also depend on how far along I am as radiation can only be done with early changes and I might have procrastinated too long here. But we are dealing with a lot so yes I put this off even as my finger was bending and unable to straighten for months. It's OK. Whatever will be will be.

This AM the cats were all waiting for me and it was a huge relief because yesterday I fed them super early at 430AM due to the medical appointment in the city we had to leave early. And I did not see Fresca or Dr Pepper all day or evening so I was concerned. But this AM they greeted me as did Sasha and Pepsi. I put three plates on the porch and some in the feeder because they do not like to eat with Sasha. And everyone was happy. Twenty minutes later went back and all plates were empty meaning Rocco was there so I put out another six plates and thank goodness we can afford this. It's very pricey going through 25 cans of wet food a day. Just for the ferals but it is so worth it. And thank goodness everyone is OK. My moods are definitely tied to the well being of my animals and it gets a bit exhausting if you kwim. I was worried sick last night tbh. HUGE Relief this morning !!!!

At 520AM this morning...from left to right... Dr Pepper, Pepsi, Fresca in the foreground and Sasha in the background in the feeder.





Leaving you with a photo of heading into the city yesterday AM..it was not a bad commute for once. And we got there an hour early.




Have a terrific Tuesday lovely ladies. Enjoy. Be well. XOXO

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

Woohoo @missy, you did it! What an achievement with everything else you’ve had going on. Good grief, 25 cans a day, I hope the kitties realise how lucky they are that you care so much. Hope your appts went well yesterday. Thanks for the reassurance, Colin’s decided to wait until April, as we have 3 cruises booked, and he doesn’t want get it done before then.

What are you looking for in a new home @canuk-gal ? It’s fun to look, if only to reaffirm what you don’t want! Hope the discomfort is easing.

Thanks for the blingy love, I’m really impressed with them, and they’re the perfect size for me (7.5mm). I honestly don’t see myself buying anymore earth mined diamonds in the future.

Went out to get some more edging blocks for our next garden project, and a blingy pair of shoes fell in to my basket (not at Lowes) Just what I’d been looking for to replace my silver strappy sandals that I usually take on cruises.




I’ve got an evening bag that’s a perfect match!

We’re going in the pool soon.

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

NIRDI shout out!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I realize I strained my back lifting pumpkins...using bad body mechanics cuz I had to have the ones out of reach! LOL Lovely day today. I work tomorrow.

@Austina LOL I was gonna say I was impressed with Lowe's new selections! They look lovely and am sure are comfy. Yay for earring satisfaction! Are you crusing this winter? To where??

@missy sorry your contractures are acting up. I am sad to hear about your sister, and niece, healing vibes their way.

cheers--Sharon

 

[missy]

GM girls, happy wonderful Wednesday!

@Austina LOVE those shoes. Elegant and beautiful. Nice having three cruises to look forward to and Colin's cataracts can wait.

@canuk-gal oh no to straining your back lifting pumpkins. Hope it feels all better today. Hope work goes smoothly today. Thanks for your healing wishes. My niece feels better and went to school to take a pre calc test but then went home since she is still under the weather. But she is getting there. Speaking of Lowes we were just there this past rainy Sunday looking for a heated cat shelter but ended up getting two on Amazon. Hoping the kitties will use them this time but we shall see.

@Slickk hope your week is going well and everyone is good

@springerspaniel here you go. Our tree



And ICOTD



Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying autumn
XOXO

 

[springerspaniel]

That tree is so beautiful @missy, thank you for the picture!

 

[marcy]

Hi NIRDI’s!

@missy I’ve only tried the compression glove once so far. I put on my wrist brace at about 2 a.m. that night. I haven’t tried the knee ones yet. So true, that once you see something you can’t unsee it. Move on with life and keep our eyes open. Yes, we are both living in very windy places. LOL feeling like you should wear the same hair every time you go to Costco. Yes, what a horrible situation from hurricane Helene. That’s for all the cute kitty pictures. I’ll make a note to watch that Nova dance party. Thank you for the update on your family, I’d been wondering about them as well. Yay for hitting 7K! Woo hoo! It is so sad about Shelley. Good luck with your appointments and deciding what to do. That is a lot of cat food everyday, but those kitties love you and Greg.

@Austina sorry you are missing your friends so much. Having a pool sounds pretty awesome to me, I am glad you guys enjoy it so much. Your earrings are gorgeous. They do look like sparkle bombs. I like your new shoes too. And I’d kill myself in them trying to walk. I am not too steady in sneakers.

@canuk-gal I am glad DH drove you to your appointment and I hope everything looks good. Sorry you are still having pain, I hope that gets better soon. I am glad your enjoy walking. We had more crazy wind today. Sounds like both of our flag poles are taking a beating. Nice you picked up some pumpkins. I don’t have much in the way of Halloween decorations. At least we won’t have the hundreds of kids trick-or-treating out here. Fun to be looking at houses. There is progress on the observatory and bathroom in the basement. They have been working on digging holes and putting in rebar for cement this week. Some of it’s off about 1/4 to 1/2 inch, but Marty gave them the seal of approval. One of the guys with a utility trailer keeps getting awfully close to our septic tank. I’m about ready to go out and smack him. While waiting for the concrete to get done and set, Marty started on his bathroom downstairs. Last I knew, he just had all the framing done.

Hi @Slickk @MamaBee and @mrs-b

Not much new with us. Marty is working away on his projects. That means many trips to the hardware store. We got our 1/2 of beef delivered last week. I told Marty that ought to last us about a month. Ha Ha. We didn’t get many of the leaner steaks that I like, so I guess I’ll order some once we get more room in the freezers.

I finished another book and caught up on some TV. I did knit three times this weekend, just for a short time. It agitated my thumb joint and wrist but didn’t send it back to it was screaming at me stage. I am determined to get that scarf done. I’ve got about 5” done so far.

I did venture in to town yesterday and got a haircut. I need to get out more, I hardly drive since we moved and got stuck in construction traffic combined with a high school getting out trying to get to my appointment. I took side streets to go home from there.

Take care.
Marcy

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

The cruises are all variations on the Caribbean @canuk-gal, The one in March, we’re doing with our friends, and that’s more Mexico area.

Sorry you’re still having issues @marcy, the pain is the gift that keeps on giving. I’m not surprised Marty is constantly back and forth getting supplies for the observatory, sounds like it’s coming along. Glad you managed to get out for a hair cut, timing is everything with the traffic, even in our sleepy ‘city’.

I hope your sister and niece are feeling better @missy, the poor things. I forgot to mention that when we went to trivia last week, we were with another team, who casually mentioned half way through, that they’d had a call from their hair dresser to say she had covid. Argh, why didn’t they stay home just to be sure? So inconsiderate. Thankfully we’re OK. Are you going to get the latest covid jab?

We went in the pool yesterday, the water temperature is still hovering at 88/89, so really pleasant.

Just food shopping and pool on the cards for us today.

Sending big love and hugs to you all.

 

[missy]

GM girls and happy FriYAY!

@marcy I hope the compression helps. Thanks for asking about my folks. All is OK as of now. Let me know if you watch the Nova special what you think of it. Speaking of cat food I ordered so much food last night worried about if the port strike was going to affect the cat food because during Covid we had trouble getting enough cat food for everyone. Luckily we managed and fortunately the strike is over now. Whew. But I ordered 600$ worth of cat food last night because I was not taking any chances. My girlfriend called me and said it could be affected and I didn't even fact check I just decided OK it won't go bad because I give them so much food daily. But our dining room is storing many cases of cat food lol. And when the new order arrives I am not sure where we are going to put it. LOL I have to laugh because I prepared for the cats but not so much for us. Glad the strike is over !!! Yes I am thinking of Shelley daily especially on FriYAYs as we always were excited about FriYAY. Such a loss. My heart is heavy when I think of her. I miss her bright sunshiny personality. She was a very dear person. Sweet. Kind. Good. Unlike most. They say only the good die young and in her case it is true

Ugh I am sorry about your wrist and thumb. I have an unhappy update about my digits. More below. Hope you experience real relief soon.

@Austina ugh I hate hearing that. Some people are so inconsiderate. Did you hear about the case where a woman was charged with infecting others with Covid with her reckless behavior? I think that should become law of the land. Sick? Stay home. Do not infect others. Because not everyone can fight it off. (Some) People are not just inconsiderate they are selfish and nasty too. Thanks for asking about my niece. She is all well now and my sister feels OK too. They are visiting my parents for the Jewish holidays. Sweet the pool is so nice and warm. Enjoy.

@springerspaniel I am glad you enjoyed the photo. I always think of you when we pass the tree whenever we cycle. It is a beautiful little tree hanging on despite all the rough weather it has endured at the shore. Have a good FriYAY.

@Slickk hope your week went well and happy almost weekend woohoo

We cycled the past two days and the autumn so far has been pretty sweet weather. Hope it continues.

I saw the hand surgeon yesterday who confirmed yesterday that yes, it is Dupuytren's affecting my pinky finger and I need surgery. I am going to a radiation oncologist next friday for a second opinion regarding the treatment. Surgery will just correct the bent finger (long recovery too) but radiation can help prevent future recurrence. Though it often does not. Dupuytrens is a bitch of a disease. But one day at a time.

One complication is I could not see my Dupuytren's specialist hand surgeon as he is now only in the office two days a month so I saw his partner who assured me he is an expert in the field as well. But I was not feeling it. Despite the staff warning me once I saw his colleague they wanted him to do the surgery not my original hand specialist I reached out to Dr P via email yesterday after the appointment with Dr C. Dr P responded immediately that he would consider doing NA on me (a milder surgery that the other surgeon said was not ideal due to the location near the artery and nerve). So now I wait to see what happens. The surgical coordinator is supposed to call me within two weeks and we shall see who I see. In the meantime as I wrote above I am seeing an oncologist for a second opinion and hopefully within the next two weeks I will see the clear path forward for me.

Hoping Dr W (radiation oncologist-only one who treats Dupuytrens with radiation in the entire tristate area) can help me next week and is willing to take me on as an RT candidate. IF not surgery is my only other option (as the area is near an artery and a nerve and the surgeon said it's too risky for NA or Xiaflex which are still invasive treatments but not as invasive as surgery-but if you read above Dr P wants to try NA on me whereas Dr C said it was too risky an area and both of these surgeons are in the same practice so this is a real dilemma for me...however Dr P did not see me in person as he is only in the office two days a month so good chance he will reverse his decision about NA). Reovery for surgery is over two months where there is no lifting weights and no real working out. That is going to be challenging for me as that is how I meditate. Sounds crazy but working out is what keeps my mind quiet and at peace.

Sorry for repeating myself. It's early and I am writing free flowing thoughts. An endless stream of consciousness. Feel free to skim lol. This is the only way I can share my thoughts and feelings and I have a lot to work out

Leaving you with a few photos of the past two days. Enjoy a friYAY filled with YAY and sunshine XOXO

Wednesday ice cream



Yesterday's ice cream



Shasta...what a sweetheart !!!



Enjoy a friday filled with sweetness and only good things XOXO

 

[springerspaniel]

@missy you are such a gentle, loving soul. I always look forward to your posts here in the NIRDI section.

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies and happy FriYay

I’m so sorry you’re facing another medical dilemma @missy, and yes to getting a second opinion when you’re getting conflicting advice. Is another option to do nothing, or will that only make matters worse? I can understand you’ll be climbing the walls if you can’t exercise after surgery, my meditation is floating in the pool. I often think it’s the only thing keeping me sane at times! Do you mind me asking your advice about something? Please say you’d rather not comment if that’s how you feel. Is it better to have the cataracts done one at a time, or both at the same time? Oh my goodness, that’s a lot of cat food, those lucky kitties aren’t in danger of starving anytime soon I hadn’t heard about someone being prosecuted for spreading Covid, but if that’s what it takes to make people think, then so be it. Glad to hear your sister and niece are feeling better and will be spending some time with your parents.

We had to take the car in today for an engine management system software update. I’m so impressed with Lexus, I rang yesterday, and they could do it yesterday but we were busy, so went today. They cleaned the car today too.

We picked up more edging bricks while we were in the area, I suppose that means I’ll have to get busy soon.

Not much on the cards for us this weekend, we should be FT with T & J on Sunday, did I mention that her phone was finally delivered yesterday, so much for 3 business days!

Have a great weekend lovely NIRDIs.

 

[marcy]

Hi NIRDI’s!

@Austina at this rate I’ll get that scarf done by Christmas, but I am determined not to give up knitting. Glad your weather is more tolerable. We are getting in the 40’s at night. I’m not enjoying the temps in the morning, but so far I have resisted kicking on the furnace. You can’t beat the service you get on your Lexus. My only complaint about the Macan service is driving 50 miles to get it (one way). Then again, it’s always fun to drive my car. Have fun putting out edging bricks. That’s great your friend got her phone.

@missy I am glad your folks are okay and your niece and sister are on the mend. That’ll be some delivery of cat food. I often think our delivery guys must hate us. Especially delivering all of the weights and bars for the gym. I saw DeSantis was going to order in the national guard to keep the imports flowing, that’s good the strike was averted. I still hoard TP. Such a tragic loss about Shelley. Sorry about your news on your digits. That surgery sounds like a big decision for you. Good idea to get a second opinion. I’m the type that would avoid surgery at all costs, but that’s me. Sometimes it’s necessary. Keeping you in my thoughts.

Not much new going on here. They came and got the forms today from pouring the concrete. Step one out of about 100 done for the observatory. I worked until about 4. A friend came over for lunch and cards today.

Have a great weekend.
Marcy