Now I really did it :((

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

I hope your appts went well today @missy. It’s a lot to deal with in one day. FWIW, if I were you, I would speak to the German Dr., if only to get some clarity on treatment options. If nothing else, he may be able to ease your mind.

Low activity on the thrill-o-meter, went to get more rocks, and went in the pool.

We’re going out to lunch with our lovely Colombian neighbours tomorrow, then Trivia in the evening.

 

[missy]

GM girls! We are one cycling trip away from 8,000 miles for the season. Woohoo. Unfortunately looks like we won't be cycling much beyond this weekend or so. More on that below. But 8K is not a bad run...lol I mean cycling season

@Austina thanks. Two went ok and one was rescheduled. The hand surgeon appointment did not go how I wished it would have but the truth can be hard to face. So I am facing it and hoping for the best. I would love a day with a low thrill o meter LOL XOXO

@marcy thank you for that info and thank Marty again please. And thank you for your compassion and kindness. It means a lot to me. Fingers and toes crossed. And girl, your photos are spectacular. (((Hugs)))

@MamaBee big hugs for a good infusion at the end of this month. Thinking of you

@Slickk thanks for all your warm support every step of the way and big hugs and much love to you and your family

@canuk-gal I hope you get to enjoy some cycling from here to the end of the season because looks like we won't be due to surgeries and radiation but more on that below. I won';t cry for myself but I will live vicariously through you while we cannot be active. And I hope all is well with your family and IIRC your DS was in search of a house? I'm sorry my brain is a bit fuzzy on the details but know I am thinking good thoughts for him

@springerspaniel our tree has lost most of its leaves...winter is coming. Hope all is going well

Hello everyone else.

Forgive me for a longish post. A lot has happened between Tuesday and today. And even more tomorrow but one day at a time.

Yesterday was hectic but the endo appointments went smoothly (endo AM and hand surgeon PM). Unfortunately after we got home and one hour before my supposed appointment with the RO his office rescheduled my 11AM. The staff messed up and never should have given me that appointment. So that appointment was rescheduled for friday where I get to tell him all this. And I pushed hard to get the RT soon and now we have to push it back and I hope he is not mad. Dr W wanted me to do NA before RT but I told him no and now I have to tell him I changed my mind. I hope he isn't mad at me. More on the hand surgeons appointment and why everything is now being changed.


I saw the hand surgeon yesterday afternoon (he is a world renowned expert in Dupuytren's and I have been seeing him since 2021) and unfortunately he is insisting I should do needle aponeurotomy (also known as needle fasciotomy) before I do radiation therapy. Turns out my pinky is bent 38 degrees (!!!) and is too severe a bend to leave as it will only get worse. Darn.


So this delays everything. And I was already given a date for my mapping (before RT). So now I have to contact the RO's office and this complicates everything and pushes me likely into next year. As there is a healing period with NA before I can do RT. And my NA date is not til mid November which I wish I could push up but he is super booked. Sigh. I am anxious to get this all over with but these things take time so I have to wait and I am so nervous about it all. So that is my update.


This friday we shall see if Dr W is angry with me. And how this is going to impact my radiation. Dr P said there is no proof RT works but he does agree I should go for it after NA. It can help. Maybe. He isn't convinced either way. And to make matters worse. Dr P is retiring within a year or so and that is bad news for anyone with Dupuytren's. He is simply the most skilled surgeon for this awful disease. It's a blow to all of the Dupies. He deserves to retire (he is seventy eight yo) and he has helped many many thousands of Dupie patients over the decades. But sadly he has not been able to find a replacement yet. He told me he is looking. I pray he finds someone competent and caring but for sure they will not be nearly as good as Dr P


Today we are traveling 2 hours to see friends who are in from SC and we are going to one of the largest aquariums. Looking forward to it. Even looking forward to the long drive because it is nice to listen to music driving in the car as long as there isn't a lot of traffic. The movement lulls me to peaceful thoughts. Usually. We shall see about today as I do have a lot on my mind. And if you read this far thank you and sorry lol

I hope everyone has a great day

Leaving you with a few photos over the past two days. XOXO




Yesterday at the drs appointments...people say no one notices anyone else's appearance but no. Not my experience. Everyone commented at the endo's office how pretty I looked. I am laughing because Dr J said your hair looks darker. Truth is it is not darker at all but because I had it down (it's usually pulled back) he perceived it to be darker. I told him the truth and bless him he wanted to try helping me raise my ferritin but there is no way as it is genetic and I have tried everything. But I do appreciate his wanting to help me. The techs all said how beautiful I looked mainly because they are used to seeing my bare face and hair pulled back. I have been seeing them since 2017. At the hand surgeon's office no one knows me as my last appointment with Dr P was 2022. So no comments but I found it so interesting at the endo's office because people are more observant than I thought.

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Leaving my AM endocrinology appointment
I have a subconjuctival heme in my left eye that is not yet absorbing and I hope it does soon otherwise something else is wrong and I am pretty saturated with all that is going haywire at the moment lol



Afternoon hand specialist appointment...I can change my look with the snap of my fingers. So quick

OK girls. Hope you all enjoy a terrific Thursday. Be well.

 

[missy]

Dr Pess’s surgical coordinator emailed me just now. She moved my surgery up to next Thursday. So nervous but thankful. Praying I don’t experience complications this time. Fingers and toes crossed

 

[missy]

Last post today I promise lol. Kitty shelters are now set up. They’re heated. Fingers crossed they like it and use it!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

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

Work was decent yesterday. Did errands today--too chilly and windy to cycle. We have a couple of decent days predicted on the weekend, then it turns. Wet weather--possibly snow bc of the low temps--is in our future. Getting some laundry done--blankets, duvet cover and throws. So darn time consuming--but necessary. Changing over to fall/winter stuff.

@missy hope you find the right treatments for the DC. I worked in plastics and have seen many success stories with contracture release. Hope the cats like their warm digs and that you have a nice visit with your friends. My DH continues to look for suitable houses for our DS. Not a lot of inventory and $$$. Should have bought during Covid....

@Austina glad you are enjoying the weather--you are in the pool and I am getting the winter coats out soon. LOL

@marcy have you heard the S work in your forecast yet? Hope not.

Hope out silent PS'ers are AOK!

cheers--Sharon

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

I don’t know where the last few days have gone!

Honestly @missy, this must all be so overwhelming for you, so many decisions to make and not knowing what will be for the best. I’m glad you both had a least some success with appts., and I’m sure you’re apprehensive about the upcoming surgery. Love the photos, and they were absolutely right - you looks amazing ! Those lucky kitties will be warm and toastie in their new digs.

Glad work wasn’t to bad, and to digging our your winter coats @canuk-gal. We’ve had a couple of cool days here, so no pool, I can’t believe it’s in the 70’s and we feel cold, that would be a hot sunny day in the UK.

We enjoyed our lunch out with our neighbours, and have had a couple of video presentations to attend in the afternoons (cruise related). I went out for a walk with our neighbour on Wednesday afternoon, and we’re going to be grandparents They’re getting a puppy soon, and I’ll be going with her to collect him. Other than that, just household stuff, shopping, looking for a Magnolia tree, and bought some more lantana for the new beds we’re creating.

Off out soon to get more edging bricks to extend one of the front beds around the side of the house.

No plans for the weekend, sending love and hugs to all the lovely NIRDIS.

 

[missy]

Good morning lovely ladies and happy Caturday Saturday!!!!

@canuk-gal that is good to hear. I am reading statistics that show a 61% recurrence of the bent fingers within five years. Hoping radiation works and slows it down. I hope your DS finds a beautiful home soon. I know what you mean about buying sooner. Here though during covid housing prices went through the roof....I mean crazy prices because people were desperate to live away from the city and where the air was fresh, clean and just less people overall. So that wasn't a good time to buy here. Now is not a bad time (here) due to the high interest rates house prices have decreased. But I think that is changing soon too. It''s impossible to predict and my advice (not that you need it lol) is yes have him buy now because in 10 years prices will be much higher so now is the time. IMO. Good luck!!!

@Austina thank you! And congrats on your soon to be grandparents status...again!!! Wonderful. Glad you enjoyed lunch with your neighbors and a lovely walk. And oooh another cruise coming up? Sweet. One of my favorite trips was a cruise to Alaska. We were there 21 days or so. It was incredible. Hope your weekend remains peaceful and uneventful but thoroughly enjoyable. XO


@Slickk happy weekend sweet friend

@marcy hope all is well and may your weekend be sweet

Hello everyone else. What a whirlwind these past few days have been.

We had a great time with our friends at the aquarium which was 2 plus hours away for both of us. I will share photos below. Fantastic seeing them and all the amazing wildlife too

My surgery is scheduled for October 24th. Mapping for RT November 22 and RT sometime in December if all goes well with my healing from the surgery. Sigh. Lots of things happening and all this in between many medical appointments. One day at a time. LOL.

And drumroll please.....yesterday we hit 8,000 miles on the bike woohoo!!!

Have a wonderful Caturday Saturday sweet NIRDIs. XOXO

First up...our tree @springerspaniel the leaves are almost all gone....but hopefully renewal in spring



Our sweet mid cycle treat




and finally 8,000 miles woohoo!



I will share aquarium photos in a little while. Have to give sweet boy Tommy his pill.
I will try sharing before I start my workout but if not I will share by tomorrow.

But first, in honor of Caturday Saturday here you go...beautiful sweet Fresca

 

[missy]

OK some photos from the aquarium. This is a major aquarium and it's why we decided to all make the trip. Worth it. Our friends are from SC and in for their nieces wedding. We see them at least once a year because A is from the area.


I took so many videos and photos and don't have time to go through them so I just picked some randomly to share with you. Hope you enjoy. If when I have time I go through them more thoroughly and find any worth sharing I will at a later date.


The aquarium had two different types of penguins. South african and blue penguins who are from Australia I believe








The blue penguins who are mini penguins. SO precious!!!



Sharks! I wore my shark leggings of course LOL




Octopus. Such a smart being. I would never eat these beautiful creatures (I had in the past before I realized but stopped over 10 years ago and anyway I am a full vegan again)








Hippos. They do not have hippos at the aquarium by us. I felt sad for them but we were reassured they are safe and happy here. IDK.





And our friends. A


and his wife J



OK that's all for now. Enjoy a splendid Caturday Saturday dear sweet girls. XOXO

 

[missy]

GM girls and happy big and small dog Sunday!

@Slickk hope the baby shower was enjoyable, fun and heartwarming

@marcy hope you're having a terrific weekend

@canuk-gal our weather here is unseasonably warm but cooling off mid week to more seasonable temps. I have to admit I have been enjoying the warmer temps

@Austina hope you are enjoying a gorgeous weekend

Hello everyone else. Hope all is well

We enjoyed a long cycling day yesterday so much so we got back too late for Costco which is a must do on the list (running out of food lol) so after our ride today hopefully. Depending. Supposed to be in the 70s F today! Hope everyone is enjoying a beautiful autumn weekend

Leaving you with a few Halloween photos from yesterday. So many great decorations everywhere here. I've been a bit lazy not taking photos so yesterday I took of one of my favorite houses. They really do Halloween well.














When you go near this spider he jumps out at you lol. I have video





I also have a video of their spider which is absolutely hysterical (and terrifying)...I will try remembering to download it later if I have time

And in honor of big and small dog Sunday



And finally our ICOTD. Wish I could share in real life with all of my sweet friends here but in the meantime here's your virtual treat (no tricks here lol)
XOXO



May your Sunday be as sweet as you ((((Hugs))))

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

LOVE those Halloween pics! Last year I went to the Halloween store--and that spider jumped out at me and I SCREAMED! So embarrassing. But funny.

Tired from all the chopping for the Borscht--and cabbage rolls. But so yummy.

@missy jealous of your temps. Snow here tomorrow and breezy today--so no cycling.

cheers--Sharon

 

[missy]

GM girls! Happy marvelous Monday!

@canuk-gal oh no snow boo!!! Wishing you melting snow vibes and may the sun and warmer temps return soon!

@Austina hope you and Colin enjoyed a wonderful weekend and all is well

@Slickk hope you have a good work week

@springerspaniel happy Monday

@MamaBee thinking of you and wishing you a successful transfusion on the 25th! My surgery is the 24th so lots of important things happening this week for us both and my fingers and toes are crossed for successful outcomes

@marcy hope you had a super weekend. The days, months, weeks, years are flying by so quickly

Hello everyone else. Hope all is well.

We had another incredible day cycling yesterday. The weather was unreal. mid 70s, cool, crisp, comfortable.
We are making the most of these days because soon enough the cold temps will be upon us (not to mention my recovery from the surgery)

Speaking of cold...yummmm



Some Halloween decorations on the way home...all these are from the same house. The home owner does an amazing job every year and every year is a bit different. It's not easy to photograph because there is so much going on in the scene and impossible to capture in one photo..plus the sun glare was so bright and made it difficult to see what was in each photo





















And we were only a few miles from home on our way back and Cleopatra popped over to say hey
Such a pretty girl. A diva to be sure




Enjoy a marvelous Monday lovely ladies XOXO

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

Woohoo to 8000 miles @missy, what an achievement! Your trip to the aquarium with your friends looks fun, isn’t nature amazing? I hope you got in your trip to Costco and got stocked up before your surgery this week. I know you’re dealing with so much, so everything crossed that it all goes well and makes a difference.

I hope the perfect place turns up soon for DS @canuk-gal, I’m sure it’s out there somewhere.

Thanks for the comet pics @marcy, they’re really spectacular.


We had a quiet weekend, pool was a bit too cool to go in, so we put the pool heater on today, We hate cleaning the big filters because we invariably have issues when we put it back together, and yep, we’ve got a leak, so took it all apart, applied more goo and it’s still leaking. We’re going to having to take it apart again and add even more goo to seal it. We FT our friends yesterday morning. She’d sent me a couple of WhatsApp messages, which I didn’t receive so she was worried something had happened, It was nice having a catchup.

We started our next garden project this morning, to create a bed at the side of the house. Even with the cooler temps, it’s hard going. Hopefully I’ll be able to finish the edging tomorrow, then we have to go and get more rocks. I swear since we’ve moved here Home Depot’s profits are soared

 

[missy]

GM lovely ladies
Just a very quick post as I’m running late this morning

@Austina thank you and yay for pool heaters. Good luck with your garden project.

@Slickk happy Tuesday

Hello everyone else

Great cycling day yesterday and today it’s hitting the 80s f. Omg.

We have a new feral. Not happy about that. She is small and scruffy and very scared. Most skittish cat I’ve ever seen and that’s saying a lot. She was ravenous and I’m so happy she found us. Bit darn wish people didn’t suck so much. Without irresponsible humans there would be no ferals! We’ve named her sarsaparilla. Sassy for short. No photos as she’s so skittish but I’ll try. She’s black, white, gray. Beautiful


Yesterday we got to chat with the owner of the spectacular Halloween decorations. I took video so if I have time and energy I’ll download and share at some time in the future

Have a great terrific Tuesday all XOXO

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Busy day......but my new COMFY kicks

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www.brownsshoes.com

cheers--Sharon

 

[missy]

GM girls! Happy wonderful Wednesday!

@canuk-gal sweet! Wear in good health and comfy bliss

@Austina hope your gardening project is going well...our temps are cooling off starting tomorrow...the warmth was nice while it lasts(ed)

@Slickk have a wonderful Wednesday and enjoy

@marcy hope your week is going well

Hello everyone else. Cycling, furry babies, human friends. A great day yesterday. Hoping for more of the same today.



Leaving you with some photos of our day yesterday. Have a wonderful Wednesday lovely ladies. Be well. Enjoy

 

[marcy]

Hi NIRDI’s!

For being retired, I sure have no time to do everything I want. LOL.

@missy I am not surprised you’re getting conflicting options on your hand. Sadly, that’s why they call it practicing medicine, at our expanse. Good luck with your surgery next week. Love the images of the car show. That’s great you are still adding miles on the bike. Woo hoo to 8,000 miles. Nice you had tine with friends and going to the aquarium. Love the penguin pictures. And fun Halloween pictures.

@canuk-gal I am glad you had a lovely Thanksgiving. And are having some occasional nice weather. Ours is up and down, but the wind is consistent. Snow is in our forecast too. Marty had paneling out on a trailer for the observatory that go blown off and destroyed. I hope your DH is doing okay.

@Ausina I swear we have consistent hurricane force winds here. Nothing like being on top of a hill in windy Wyoming. Glad you are enjoying nice weather and good luck with the landscaping. It’s an ongoing process. Glad you enjoyed lunch with friends and fun to have a new puppy around. Oh no to getting a leak in the pool.

Where has time gone? I’m either working, running errands, out watching the comet or reading a book. The comet has been decent from here. It’s nice i don’t have to go anywhere to see stuff in the sky. Yay.

My fall allergies are yelling at me. The observatory is coming along, but a lot let to do and snow is coming.

Take care.
Marcy

The comet tonight.

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

Finished the brick edging on the side of the house, the soil is like rock, we haven’t had any rain for weeks! Just got to put the landscapers matting down, and then the rocks. We’re going to need lots of rock!

Went out to get more rock today, but it’s the tip of the iceberg. Pool heater is doing it’s job, and the cloudless skies are generating lots of solar,

You’re the hardest working retired person I know @marcy, I’m not surprised you hardly have time for anything else. I’ve been really enjoying the comet pics.

That doggies is the smiliest pup ever @missy Hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow, will be thinking of you and keeping everything crossed for a successful outcome.

Just got back from Trivia, another fun quiz.

Food shopping tomorrow, and we’ll have another crack at the pool filter, there’s still an annoying drip We’ve order a new rubber O ring seal, should be here by Friday if another application of goo doesn’t work.

Be safe and well lovely NIRDIs.

 

[missy]

Good morning lovely ladies and happy terrific (I hope) Thursday.
Thank you @Austina @marcy and everyone else who has contacted me online and off for your well wishes today.
I might not be able to post for a while but I will hopefully be back in the not too far future. Really unsure as to what to expect today as it could go either way in terms how the surgery goes. My contracture is considered moderate to severe so it will take more time than a mild contracture. I appreciate your kind comments and good wishes very much.

@marcy hahaha yes "practicing" medicine lol. Great photo of the comet. So sorry about your allergies and oh no to snow. And yes, the time is flying by. Incredibly fast.

@Austina thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed a wonderful trivia night. I hope you figure out the pool filter drip and it's an easy fix.

@Slickk happy Thursday

Hello everyone else. Had a great day yesterday and now my no activity days begin while I recuperate after the AM surgery. I am nervous but hoping for the best. Leaving you with some photos of our day yesterday. Be well. Enijoy. XOXO

Starting backwards...Pepsi as we cycled up the drive yesterday afternoon. She is so sweet



And speaking of sweet...my last ICOTD for a while...so yummmmmy




May your day be filled with sweetness and sunshine XOXO

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

Hoping everything went really well today @missy and that it was all over and done with quickly and without pain. In know Greg will be taking very good care of you, so be a patient patient

Lovely day here, we did our food shopping, and finally got the big filter sorted out, so that it’s not leaking anymore. 6th time lucky!

Pool was a very pleasant 90 degrees today.

I’ve batch cooked 6 meals for the freezer, so I’m feeling very virtuous

Hope all the lovely NIRDIs are safe and well

 

[missy]

Thanks @Austina !
Happy FriYAY girls!
Just a quick post. Had the surgery yesterday and I have not yet removed the bandages or splint. My finger hurts but no clue how it looks. The surgeon sent me home and told me to remove the bandages today and start stretching, making a fist, pushing the fingers down straight etc. I am supposed to sleep with the splint for 6 months. Some dupuytren's patients sleep with a splint on each hand forever.

Photos and then I am offline. Greg has a nephrology appointment this AM which I am going with him to and then we shall see how the day unfolds. When we get home I will be unbandaging the hand and I am nervous as to what I will find.

First up finally a photo of Sarsparilla! aka Sassy

Dirty but oh so pretty!




Before surgery







After surgery





And when we got home we went for a walk in the neighborhood. So many great decorations. I did not take photos but Greg took one
I am wearing a sling because I am supposed to keep my arm raised for a few days. No easy feat lol



Lastly, and this is so weird...if anyone has any ideas please let me know. As soon as we left the surgical center my nose got stuffed up and would not stop running and it's still that way now. I mean my nose is rubbed raw even with putting lotion on it. So odd. It was as soon as we left and got into the car that it started. Could it be an allergic reaction to the anethesia? I have had IV Versad and Propofol before without any reaction....so odd! It came on instantly and it does not feel like I am sick but rather allergies. But the way it happened. So so weird. Anyway have a great day girls. XOXO

 

[missy]

Removed the bandage and splint as instructed and started doing the hand exercises. Painful but manageable. I can’t yet make a full fist but I’m on my way hopefully fingers (hahaha) crossed





A big good luck wish to @MamaBee whos doing her infusion now!!!

 

[canuk-gal]

Removed the bandage and splint as instructed and started doing the hand exercises. Painful but manageable. I can’t yet make a full fist but I’m on my way hopefully fingers (hahaha) crossed





A big good luck wish to @MamaBee whos doing her infusion now!!!

looking good!!!

 

[missy]

Happy Caturday Saturday lovely ladies!!!

@canuk-gal thank you! It's miraculous what surgeons can do..I hope I can get RT before it reverts back to the original bend fingers (haha) crossed. It's pretty stiff so I have to work on it to get it more functional but one day at a time. Happy weekend...hope cycling is in your near future

@MamaBee yay for the infusion going smoothly and double yay to coming back soon...we all miss you and cannot wait to see you here again..have a fantastic weekend XOXO

@Slickk aww thank you. And yay it's the weekend woohoo

@Austina thank you and hope you have a wonderful weekend

@marcy hope your weekend goes very well and is enjoyable

So yesterday we could have gone cycling but I was a bit wary just because of my finger...the surgeon did OK it if I put no pressure on it and did not hold the handlebars with my pinky. But I opted to go walking instead and it was a lovely walk and we also went to TJs and we got a lot accomplished. I also used the stationary bike I had recently purchased second hand and it was good. I kept my right hand elevated almost the entire workout. Greg had his nephrology appointment that AM and that went well too. So we accomplished a lot. Amazing what we can do when we are not cycling



In honor of this day I am sharing photos of the kitties from yesterday. I will never understand cats lol. I mean they are so funny at times. This is Pepsi and Shasta. Not part of the same group and do not like each other. That is why I put food in different areas so they can eat in peace. For some reason yesterday afternoon though there was plenty of food in the feeder they both wanted to eat on the porch. And madness ensued after a few minutes because Shasta went to Pepsi's plate and omg Pepsi swatted her and yelled at her. Oy to the vey. So much food. Why do they have to interfere with each other's plates???

You can see what I mean with food in the background
They were peaceful for just a few minutes before Pepsi got mad at Shasta. All was well though and Shasta came back to the feeder and started eating





Our newest addition Sarsparilla aka Sassy. She is filthy but at least she is well fed now. She was obviously starving before she found us and every day since she eats a lot at each meal which makes me happy and I hope she is satiated. We do have to figure out a way to trap her and get her to the vet for spaying and shots but right now I cannot begin to think about how to do this with 9 other feral eating here. We usually withhold food to trap but we have more ferals than ever and the truth is trapping one of 9 is almost impossible for us to do. Please do not get pregnant. The good news is the only male we have is Sasha and he is neutered.




Back to Shasta...look at her tongue lol



Tongue


This is Little Pepsi...looks just like Pepsi but she is smaller and more skittish than Pepsi




And Greg on our walk yesterday



Lastly, my youngest niece who is a gymnast and cheerleader among many other things plus top student (she is brilliant but most importantly kind, generous, warm, and incredible in every way...seriously...I know I am biased but I am very proud of her and everything I just wrote is true)

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Have a great Caturday Saturday lovely ladies...and dear Shelley...as always you are in my thoughts. We miss you

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

Wow @missy, your hand looks so good. I’m so pleased that it’s not too painful and you’re coping well with your exercises. Awww, the kitties are really enjoying their food, and hopefully you’ll be able to catch Sassy soon to save her from an unwanted litter. Double yay that Greg’s appt went well too.

Glad the infusion went well @MamaBee , and I hope you rejoin us again soon. You’re missed!

Hope you’re having a good weekend @canuk-gal.

We got the matting and some stones down yesterday, went and got more edging bricks, then went in the pool.

Got more stones today, got a takeaway, and went in the pool. Weather here is lovely ATM. Up early tomorrow to water.

Hope you’re all having a great weekend.

 

[missy]

GM girls and happy Sunday!

@Austina thank you. Sounds like you are getting a lot accomplished. I hope your lovely weather continues and you get to enjoy the pool today too. Here everyone has closed their pools because well, northeast weather lol. Our mild days have ended but the temps are still beautiful in the mid to upper 60s yesterday however the wind was quite gusty. Today is a bit cooler with less wind. I will take it. Hugs

@Slickk hope you are having a terrific weekend XOXO

@MamaBee be careful and from one fellow klutz to another I feel your mishaps. We are too similar lol Big hugs and healing vibes

@canuk-gal hope you are enjoying a splendid weekend

@springerspaniel our tree has two leaves left...it was super windy yesterday so by now those might be gone

@marcy good morning...hopefully you are sleeping in and enjoying a lazy weekend which you very much deserve

Hello everyone else. Happy Autumn Sunday. It truly feels like autumn here in the NE...crisp, cool, and all the leaves are changing colors and falling. I think in a week or two we turn the clocks back. Not something I like to do and I wish they would end Daylight Standard time once and for all. Like they have been saying for years. Bureaucracy at its finest lol

We had a good ride yesterday despite the very gusty winds. If we were not on a tandem I would have been cycling backwards with those stiff winds lol. I kept my hand in my splint glove and I kept it elevated all of the ride. And I put no pressure on it as the surgeon directed. Success. Today we are looking forward to more cycling.

My FIXX glove with splints...got it from Germany where Dupuytren's is more common though still rare


Palm side with splints


back of glove




And our sweet treat ICOTD



and finally in honor of big and small dog Sunday...






Have a super Sunday lovely ladies filled with fun, sweetness and lots and lots of furry love XOXO

 

[missy]

Forgot...some autumn photos for your enjoyment





A rare Sasha photo...he is our only male kitty. And he is very sweet and lets the ladies eat first though unfortunately the female kitties don't seem to trust him and they keep their distance






Yes, I snuck Bubbalah in there lol but she adores autumn colors and needed to make an appearance
















Have a bright and beautiful Sunday filled with vibrant colors and cheer

 

[missy]

Oops one more photo....my niece the gymnast lol. I just don't picture her as a cheerleader because she is such a tomboy and very athletic...she does run track as well as gymnastics etc but here she is being a cheerleader. Never would have guessed she would want to be one lol

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Let's just say I not only eschewed being a cheerleader when in High School I never actually attended any of the football games. Not a one. But I did attend swim meets as I was on the swim team so I suppose that is something

 

[missy]

Happy (how did you get here so fast) Monday all!

@Slickk happy Monday...may this well go well

@MamaBee hope your Monday goes smoothly and the week is a good one

@canuk-gal we cycled yesterday and it was chillier than it had been but the sun was helpful and I wore two heavy layers under my cycling jacket...hope your weather is behaving

@marcy hope you had a lovely weekend

@springerspaniel hope all is going well and you and your family are enjoying autumn...I though September went fast but oh my goodness. October has sped by at a lighting pace

@Austina hope the weekend was fun and all is well

Hello everyone else. We had a good weekend and yesterday despite the chiller temps (high in the low 50s) we enjoyed cycling and ice cream. LOL we are crazy but we had ice cream outside and Jimmy joined us so that was nice. Today planning on cycling and it's another chilly autumn day. No rain all month and looks like maybe a chance at the end of the week with a warm up midweek into the 70s. This is autumn in the NE. It's been a pretty gorgeous October but we do need rain

Some photos from yesterday

Find the kitty (Sassy)



Big and small dog Sunday did not disappoint




And Greg is enjoying the newest ice cream flavor addition called Darkness
Jimmy is in the corduroys in the background and he joined us as we had our ice cream which was lovely





May your day be filled with light and cheer and only good things XOXO

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

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

Splendid couple of weather days here!!! Chilly in the AM but highs of 17C and sunny. Busy weekend with tire swaps and my DS car needs new brakes. Got some take out, had some walks, and of course my DH had his ice cream. I think the weather is cooperating this week with decent temps. Or seasonal temps.

@missy glad you are getting out cycling. Surgery doesn't stand in your way!!! LOL. Greg's ice cream looked spooky Halloween good! I am finished cycling for the season. I am still experiencing some pain and other issues so I went to my GP who provided me a referral to an OBGyn. And yes to where did October go? Not the least bit interested in daylight savings time and Winter. But it is what it is.

Hope all the silent NIRDIs are doing well and we'd love to hear from you.

cheers--Sharon

 

[Austina]

Hello lovelies

So glad you’ve got an appt to see the Dr @canuk-gal, always best to get things checked out.

Great that you’re still able to get out and ride, and that your hand isn’t hampering you at all @missy. We’re desperate for rain ATM, it’s been a good couple of months since we’ve seen any here. Hopefully this week. What flavour was Greg’s ice cream? That puppy really loves him It looks so relaxed in his arms.

We’ve had lovely weather this weekend and today, pool is perfect 88-90 degs. We may be getting some rain this week, so fingers crossed.

We finished the side bed today, put down more rock and then went and got even more.

One more small garden job to do, then we’re done for the year.

Hope all the lovely NIRDIs have had a good weekend, and are safe and well.