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Hey everyone! I read that kam took at peek at a nearby church to see if she would be able to attend there sometime. Hope so!
kayak and Lisa have ice to contend with. Lisa tried to hit someone in her car .. oops... gotta love ice!
It's a beautiful day here. I think it's 63 now and sunny. Just gorgeous. Had a nice day at church. Hubby is now president of the congregation. (eek)
One of my best friends is taking me to the nearby city for a day of fun tomorrow. We'll probably just mess around and do some shopping. Since it was my birthday last week, I think she's going to buy my lunch. Sweet!
I'm pooped .. and may actually take a nap. I'm sure hubby is going for a ride in a bit.
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Tutu--does hubby ride a bike or a motorcycle?
Our church had its annual parish meeting today. I skipped it--the church is so small I did not want to be asked to take on a responsibility. Too much on top of work and Lyme.
Am doing laundry and watching some football.
I have reached my exercise goal 4 weeks in a row. To celebrate I rode the exercise bike 25 minutes--LOL. Actually I did toast myself with one glass of merlot last night.
Have a great week!
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Hubby rides a large scooter (Silver Wing.) We used to have "real" motorcycles and I was so happy when we gave ours up in the 90's. Was just glad that phase of cycle-mania was over for him and we escaped unscathed.
Well, he got the bug about 18 mo ago and found this pretty fancy scooter. He's really enjoyed it. It keeps him sane but worries me to death!
I will no longer ride. I'm not a fan of pain.
Hope I can still go with my friend tomorrow. I've felt unwell ever since lunch. I think it's the histamine thing. My stomach went nuts over things I've eaten in the past two days. OOPS.
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Oh no tutu! I hope it isnt what i have
I didnt relize i didnt get here sunday...ive been dealing with a sick tummy and icey day. Around 5 i drove 2 miles to get probiotics. A fire engine and ambulance passed me and when i got home the guy next door with car repair shop drive in with two wrecked cars
I would not have gone out if i wasnt really scared i was gonna end up in er
So far i havent but im.still not right
Earlier i was afraid to lie down or recline so i got quite a few little projects done that required walking aroubd the house and putting things awsy. My bed is cleared off and i tried to sleep in itbut couldnt get to sleep
Its not pain exactly...just not comfortable
Did not clean out shed as planned but almost finishrd painting bathroom floor. It just needs a few little touch ups but i think i can use bathroom.again in the morning
I have abdom ultrasound tomorrow...but they wont be looking for ulcer!
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Took 2 excedrin. Vision is a blur this am. I can see on the iphone but no appas far as I know for LN on iphone.
STill have yet to figure out what to do so I can read posts on computer screen.
Took Rosie out to toilet. Cat joined in.
Tried to hang camp lantern so I could take a shower this am as lighting in shower is very poor.
But, not doing well enough to hang it this am so thought i best wait until i am doing better on my feet before taking shower
i have been in the same clothes around the clock since Friday.
Put dishes in sink to wash but need to lay down before washing them and recover.
Also put the drops in a glass for the pinella and burbur but forgot to drink it so will when i et back up.
Still trying to shake the negative stuff here at the apartments. Almost made it thru the weekend without running into the complainers...then had 3 different ones hit me while out toileting Rosie.
It is a mixed bag. It is good to know what is to watch out for to be sae...but on the other hand..I kind of all ready was getting weird people vibe staying at neighbors next door so didnt' need the added negative talk.
MLK day. Today. I was thinking I would e able to pay my hotel bill today but guessing it would be better to go tomorrow as person i need to see might not be there. I also left a message for the person to callme so if she is there it will all work out.
MOst likely better to just write a check when able to and mail it.
I just need to know how much to write the check for.
Thankful I had renters insurance and that the hotel let us stay there without paying. Wow.
HOing to get sound working on computer today, dial tone on closed caption phone and find printer cords and hook it up.
Last I saw cords, they were with printer under the cot...but then I moved the bed and can not recall where i put the cords.
IAs far as I know, we do not have a great speaker and leader for peace and justice as we did in MLK.
The dream is still a work in progress not only for the black population for others too.
A bit scared this am. When health is so low I get scared. So, I lay here and rest until health is strong eough to get up and take a shower without cusing myself harm.
Or I will try and do something else.
Still have the boxes to sort thru and put away..hoping to get that accomlished this week. Not sure what the temps are for this week.
I think maybe n the 60's during the day and maybe 30's at night.
I just know it was very nice in the sun yesterday and cold in the shade while out toileting rosie.
Also hoping to get small power chair working this week.
Need to charge large power chair. I keep forgetting to charge it at night
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OK. I think my neighbor was here about a hour this am. I know I am done in.
Printer is working, speakers are working, dial tone is working.
Good to go.
Being able to see the screen is still an obstaacle to overcome.
Just now tried to put it on my lap but cords were too short to move the screen and keyboard and mouse.
So typin gwith eyes closed.
11 am need to rest and then get up and have breakfast and take meds.
Got on my hands and knees and found printer cord under the bed...but couldn't get it...so my neighbor got it
Glad I had the thought that it might be under my bed.
And I was doing well enought o look.
Tried other places first which wore me out.
Back has been hurting more lately. Not sure why. Wondering if it is because I have been reclining in recliner.
So, going to spend most of my time in bed today to see how things go.
The bed is also adjustable so need to figure out if it is OK to have the head up a bit or not.
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brain is flared up too due to the activity this am for an hour
so need to veg to help with that
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I think I could use an exercise goal like Hiker. hmmmm.... it is probaably time I start more since I feel more life in me.
I had dreams all night that I was driving on ice and sliding all over avoioding everything in the way- like I was a pro ice driver or something ! hahaha.
not sure what I am diong today. still trying to figure it out.
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Monday-Well I survived my weekend, barely. I used to be the weekend warrior type and did a lot of hiking and what not back in the day.
Now, it's just housework and minor repair work and maybe some car washing thrown in for fun.
Saturday I was too pooped to dust, vacuum and iron my clothes. After scrubbing my tub and shower curtain and cleaning just the one bathroom I was wore out.
Threw some pink eye purple hull peas in the crockpot and had that for dinner yesterday.
Sunday cleaned my Mom's place, washed bedding and put fresh ones on her bed and washed and dried some towels.
Needless to say I'm pooped.
Now here at work and hoping I don't have to much to do after lunch.
See you all later!
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I have the day off from work for MLK day. Went to the dentist at 8--just needed a cleaning. Thank God for good teeth as I hate going to the dentist.
Then went to breakfast with a friend--bacon and eggs. Yum.
Cooked some chicken in the oven and the rest of the cranberries I got on sale this week.
Rode the exercise bike for 30 minutes and that has me "pooped."
Lisa--I started very slowly with exercise. My weekly goal at the start was 40-50 minutes, so 10 minutes 4 or 5 days a week.
Now my goal is 120 minutes per week. Some weeks I barely make it and some weeks I go way over.
I still find I need a ridiculous amount of sleep. I sleep 10 or 11 hours straight on weekends and 8 hours on work days.
Wish we were as warm as Tutu's place, but at least the sun is out and the snow is melting.
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I know this is the exercise thread--just wondering if you all have smart phones and if so, what kind.
Am thinking about getting one, so when I travel I can check my e-mail without lugging my laptop.
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Im slo after bad day yesterdsy but feeling better now
I had wierd dreams too...one was i was still reading the book i read while trying to get slerpy. So wietd...i woke up thinking i was holding book and i wasnt...and wondering how can i be reading when it is so dark...really wierd
So far i ate twice...toadt and quinoa like a breakfadt cereal ad nd tea. Imafraid of coffee but will probably get over that fear when the headache hits me from not having any
Ultrasound is postponrd til next monday now. And im waiting forgi to call me back
Its going to be mid 30 s all week during day so hopefully i will getshed done after all
Just little things in house todsy...maybe errands if it stays warm
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I have only a DUMB phone. haha
my kids all bought their own iphone . they love them.
my husband loves his too. it is a Samsung something.
so today I am soaking some chicken in buttermilk to make fried chicken later . I also had a friend come over adn help me measure linens to sell on line for her from her mom's estate. now I am so mega tired. too late of a night last night.
hiker, I wish I could sleep like you. I get like 5.5 hours a night. then I cannot sleep again for a while. just won't work.
all I wanna do is lay on sofa and watch a movie. maybe I will.
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I have an iPhone 4S .. it's the smaller one. I hate carrying heavy phones in my purse.
It's fine for checking online, etc .. but definitely small. You CAN enlarge the print VERY easily, however. Ask the tech to show you.
I find it is REALLY different on FB between the phone, the tablet and the computer. You get different "feeds" for each one. Really funky.
But .. email is email.. no change there.
I'm off to hear hubby play at our church's talent night tonight! We have some really great talent lined up!
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I was feeling pretty good most of day. No real pain. Just a little sore. I did a bunch of errands and some things in the house
I had tost and tea twice and some of my supps...and p rt obiotics
Then i had small supper...two veggies cooked alot and a little meat. I thought i was gonna be fine...but then another phone call from another son. And an hour later i think , i am feeling pain.
Im.trying to ignor it...distract myself. Its always stressfull to interact with some of the kids. I guess it is bevause they really reject the idea that lyme is real...that i am dealing with after effects...that they even.had it
So we both go into conversation from totally different reality. Its almost as if we are speaking different languages. Maybe its not such a good idea to try to get us all together. Tonights discussion was about how a lot of them.are mad at each other orsimeones spouse
I dont feel up to this. What if were way out in the woods...200 miles from.my docs...and i get sick
Im thinking i just had a dream of how it would be and it just isnt real
I dont know. Imgoing to keep distracting myself. I hope i dont get worse.
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Hiker your doing really good with that exercise. I remember almost a yer when ak was increasing exercise a little getting ready for that trip
Now she isnt exercising but she is a cleanin fool...i dont know how you do it ak
I still have my stepper and on paper ppl with knee replacements are supposed to use them but a few steps still makes me feel like i broke the knee...and i need wc and canes for days after
I have not been using wc at all lately. And i have been walking quite a bit so that is my exercise. Im.going in the right direction...i may never be able to use that stepper
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Kayak.. Hope you will be OK tonight. Maybe you will have to start "protecting" yourself. If one of your kids begins to upset you, tell them you are not up to listening to anything negative right now... and then hang up.
You must take care of YOU first.
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You know...it happens so fast. It might be one sentence. And it is way off base...we havent lived together for many years...they dont have a clue who i am now...i am so different
I was so tuff so strong so decisive...i am just so different
All my fight has gone into this disease and they dont acknowledge it even exists...i just dont have any fight left
Im.pretty sure my future has got to be me taki nj g care of me...finishing up and maintaining this house...doing the things i love as long as i can
Ive been on LN a long time. I know what the future brings...barring a miracle cure
I need my safe nest...nd if they arr able to find their way here that will be my time with them
Im gonna have to get a therapist for awhile...as soon as this last bunch of work is paid for
Thanks for reply my friend
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Ps-pain calmed down...ive got a good book
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kayak, same here. no fight left. until recently actua;llly. i have felt some of the old me coming back. I realy like it but it is not steady and I am such a wimp. but lymetoo is right about just
say you have to change the subjuct.
like my mom always has to being up my niece. 12 . she probably has lyme and was given tons of high steroids recently. they rfuse to think lyme. my mom wants to talk about this all the time, but I tell her every time " I cannot talk about her. this is too upsetting to me" and I change the subject.
When I say things to my oldest kid she doesnt' wanna hear , she just says, "Ok mom" in a nice tone. I know sh edoes this to avoid whatever, but it works! haha. you coul dtry that? just say "ok, thanks for letting me know" and then change the subject. you have to program yourself to do this automatically. then they will get the mesage quick if you keep this up.
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Tuesday-I'm at work, but not feeling quite well today. On Biaxin for my sinus stuff and feel like I have some inflammation in my head and face.
Feels like my head has cotton stuffed in it.
Going to my dermatologist today for psoriasis scripts. Also developed a cyst on my left breast so will hopefully get something for that while I'm there.
Gang, I'm so tired lately. I'm hoping I can eventually start exercising again.
I just love to read this thread. It's so nice to see what everyone's up to.
Hope you all have a great day!
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I would like to read what you all have been up to but not able to yet this am.
Brain is flared up.
Resting now for 30 min.
Tried to use brain this am. (You know that saying on Star Trek (Scotty, more power)
OK Clear headed enough to pay hotel bill this am. Need to get to bank and deposit check from State Farm.
Sure wish I could have used that money for a down payment on a house.
Still confused about the check that was sent. I had an adjuster to spoke with forked tongue.
I have talked to several people. Going to try one other person. But, most just relay the message back to fork tongue guy to talk with me again with fork tongue and political talk answering the same question 3 different ways.
Waiting for washer and dryer to get done
Made an appt with dentist. Learned I have dental coverage in parts. First time in years I have been able to see a dentist.
Not sure if the trip will work out. But, first step is an exam. One xray is covered and an exam.
CAlled and I think left a message for LLMD. Sometimes I get confused and am not sure the message took.
Felt like I did a lot more this am but that is about it.
Got dressed in clothes I can wear around the clock again to help conserve energy.
Really miss the health improvement I had at the hotel where I was able to put on clothes and pj's and take a bath and cruise around out doors in power chair and run errands now and then and get Rosie to dog park.
But, it was because someone else was handling shopping, dishes, meal prep etc and housekeeping.
Brain inflamation was less too.
Rosie had the runs twice last night. Thankfully, she woke me up to let me know she needed to go out to do her business.
So I need to go on poop patrol sometime today.
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Not sure where I left off. Can't go back and read my post.
Pain in body...especially lower right back.
Laying down now hoping it will lighten up. Ordered the intense muscle spray which has helped in the past.
Brain scrambled.
Able to get State Farm check to bank. Able to get clothes out of dryer. STill need to put laundry away when health allows.
Able to talk with lLMD doctor's office and make an appt.
Now, I need to come up with someone to drive me. Also need to decide if I am going to go down the night before or not and stay in a hotel.
Things on my mind I want to do but health says no...and i need to listen to health as i want to be safe.
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Lisa i really appreciate the feedback...we are going thru similar things. I hurt right along with you when you posted about your niece. I knew i would have to remove myseld frim rhat or go crazy
I had to stop leading support group for similar reasins and i have changed how i am on here as well
Ak...the biaxin may be hitting bugs and you may be herxing
Im sorry you dont feel well
Im not 100% heath wise yet...from gi stuff i mean..kinda up and down...i wrote it in medical thread
But i wanted you guys to know that i had a long talk with oldest son...we seem to see the world in a more similar way than the others.
I do feel a lot better...and im just gonna let the vacation thing play out. Supposeably the younger son is going to arrange things...but when the mid f2f le son heard that he didnt like it so they are talking
Im thinking if i can find the perfect place for me an etta...my musthaves are two bathrooms and screened porch...and someway to get in water...hot tub, jacuzzi, pool....
Then i might just go and enjoy myself and let them know they are welcome...but id be ok if they didnt come
I had been planning it all around getting to know grand kids and it turnrd into me packing up and travelung to a place that was better for them but not me...and them grudgingy coming in late friday after 4-5 hr drive in traffic...spending saturday and nite with me and leaving by noon sunday to druve thru anothet 4-5 hrs of traffic
Im thinking relaxing time to catch up with kids and get to know grand kids at a place everyone wants to go....cant wait to get there to relax....
And it was turning into not that...and most of my time would be worrying about them on the road
Anyway...the emotional upset is getting put in its place...and im still dealing with not feeling great and trying to get back to normal supps, less pain etc
Its ok. Its a learning experience. I see them all go thru stuff and change....and i do it too. Good to know im not dead yet!
I was really scared when pain was bad and alone and it was so good tobe able to have LN and all of you to go to
I like this bunch too. Ak...
I want a shower but i still need to sit. Maybe i ll pay bills
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something wrong with this site? it says everyone is unregistered. ??
I went to dentist today. found dark spot in my mouth , but she says it's only a varicosity. "old age" speak for yourself lady!!! hahaaa
they found a loose tooth. hmmmm...
I then sent to thrift store rith down that street and found some good stuff at good prices to sell and make money.
I packaged a bunch of sales up just now and drove them to the postoffice.
now time to start dinner.
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How do u get paid lisa...id be afraid to sell like that...checks dont bouuce?
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quote:Originally posted by kam: Really miss the health improvement I had at the hotel where I was able to put on clothes and pj's and take a bath and cruise around out doors in power chair and run errands now and then and get Rosie to dog park.
But, it was because someone else was handling shopping, dishes, meal prep etc and housekeeping.
Brain inflamation was less too.
- That's why I kept pushing you to try to get more caregiver help. I can't believe they are so stingy with it! You really need the help!!
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Had a busy day because the cleaning lady came. While she was here I got a sweet surprise!
My cousin sent us some beautiful flowers for our birthdays!! (Hubby's birthday was today.) When I got them I wondered who had sent my favorite color of flowers!? (Yellow)
They are gorgeous... yellow lilies and yellow roses, white mums and white hydrangea. What a special surprise from my favorite cousin! We are like sisters. She says hubby is like a brother to her. I don't have any sisters and she doesn't have any brothers. Sweet deal, huh?
Hubby was busy all day because he had to have his new vehicle worked on. (long story) .. He waited up at our church so he worked on stuff all day. Then after it was finally ready (4-5 hrs later).. he had to load up all his stuff from last night into the vehicle. I think he's now asleep!!
I'm off to the nearby city tomorrow with my friend. Hope we have a great day!
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Earlier-around supper, i realized i was back in wc-could barely walk, hadnt showered, couldnt focus on bills...couldnt get awy from hand and knee pain
I had cut back on supps i thought might hur stomach but this being in wc was too much
I took all my tegular supps inclding the mito ones but didnt take ibu or tumaric and in an hour i was in shower....didnt do my hair but stood the whole time
Then i stood for an hour clening kitchen...and then at least sorted bills...i left them in piles on couch...all ready to start in mornng
I feelsleepy so to bed. I did read more about tummy problem.and its really actung like an ulcer so imeating the way you are supposed to eat with an ulcer
So far. So good
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Whewph. That was a close one. Went to post and needed to log in first.
Thankfully, it was set up to remember my info
5:30 am eyes opened. took 2 excedrin
slept in clothes last night
almost 6:30 am now. i have been laying here on iphone checking FB. Learned it helps to see screen bettteer if I am strong enough to lift it and put it on my lap but not doing well enought o do that this am.
So typing with eyes closed again with screen to the left of my bed as I lay here.
Thankful I was able to make an appt with the dentist Need to find adantage card
but do have some insurance coverage. hoping insurance covers whatever is going on with the teeth
made an appt with LLMD. Trying to figure out who to ask to drive me now to doctor's appt and whether to go down the night before or not and get a hotel.
OK brAIN CAN NOT THINK OF MUCH MORE THIS AM.
aBLE TO PUT CLEAN SHEETS ON THE BED YESTERDAY. And make bed. That is very rare indeed.
Learned top sheet is not long enough to tuck in
Looked on line for Twin SL deep pocket sheets.
Thought they would be less expensive. Wrong. Really struggling to pay that much for sheets but do need more than one set of sheets.
Also made appointment with local primary care doctor..new doc.
See her eand the dentist next week and then the lyme doc the week after that.
Hoping this year I get the help needed to improve my health.
Hoing to be able to go for a walk in the forest with a friend and her dog this am if health is up to it.
MIss power chair. Wish it was working. I could curise on the asphalt in the firest in it.
Lots to do aroun dhere ut doing what i can when i can.
Able to drive to health food store yestrerday and walk in and get a chocolate almond butter smoothie and learn how they make it so I can make my own at home
And get more tumeric.
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kayak .. hope you can take whatever you need to function.
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Wednesday-Here at work and doing as little as possible.
On steroid spray for psoriasis on body, lotion for face and oil for scalp. On Doxy for cyst.
Picked up SAMe, GABA and detox tea from Vitamin Shoppe hoping it'll help with health.
Checked out a post here in Medical that has some interesting info, hence the 3 purchases.
Kam-Was glad to read that you're going to an LLMD. Hope your visit is beneficial.
Kayak-So glad you have someone with similar views on your family issues. Family drama really puts me through the ringer. I just dread it.
Lisa-Good luck reselling your thrift store treasures. I love to shop around at thrift/antique stores. They just don't make stuff like they used too.
TuTu-I don't think I've ever seen yellow lilies. I love hydrangeas. I buy flowers in the discount section of my local grocery store every 2-3 weeks during the cooler months. Just looking at them makes me happy.
Hope everyone has a terrific day!
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I am ok...not great...and very unproductive. But at least im not thinking about er
I started a journal about what i eat and how i feel and it is surprising me that it really is acting like an ulcer
So im basically eating a little bland food every couple of hours and its ok but not right at all
And not having aspirin and ibu iis really hard. I have to use neurontin and i hate that. Im trying to add supps that. Lower inflam but some of them make the pain worse too
I cant belueve how bad the knee is that had two surg
Im ok if i sleep in recliner, but cant walk next day if i spend more than a couple hours in bed
Goal today was bills cuz i didnt get them done yesterday
I paid
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lp--Tumeric really did a number on my tummy. Most ulcers are bacterial caused.
Kam--sounds like you are making progress on appointments. Ask for more care giver help!
Struggled the past two days with my walking and muscle jerks. Stimuli at school bothers me.
Was able to ride the exercise bike yesterday and today for 20 minutes each day.
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Able to fold the towels. Resting now. STill need to put them away.
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Hiker the info i am reading now says its about 50-50 if ulcer is from bacteria or nsaids
I have been on high dose nsaids over 30 yrs
First year was 3200 mg a day
After awhile they changed it to 2400 a day
And about five yrs ago i cut that in half using fish oil and a few other things
Recently i was only taking 600-1200 a day...but that is a lot of ibu over time
I couldnt walk way back then if i didnt take it for 3 days so i mad. The decision i would take it to keep working and raise kids
I knew the whole time it could kill me with no warning...but i didnt see any other way
Its kinda like putting permethrin on dogs...theres some really badstuff about that...but i couldnt deal with finding ticks
Anyway...i made it this far and its quite a few days off it now
Im alive but way lower functioning. Im eatingvright for ulcer...but still have moderate pain
Also burping and growly tummy...none of that is normal for me
Doc is doing blood test for h pylori...just in case. If pos im not sure how i ll do on those meds now...but it would be good to know there is a treatment
Im not sure how much i said about vacatipn with kids but its sort of put on hold for a lot of reasons. At one point i was thinking i ll just find a place im happy in and invite kids. So i looking at properties with my dream ameneties...and i realzed the house was in lyme ct! I cracked up
Anyway. I think the only thing i really did is pay 5 bills. I keep trying to get up and do things but can hardly stand
Tomor rt ow at noon i have ovary ultrasound and then have to be home by two cuz bug guys are coming
Im.supposed to have blood drawn too. Imworried about getting house picked up enough before bug guys come
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kayak, my BIL takes cayenne pepper for ulcers. He says it really helps. Numbs the pain.
1/4 tsp mixed in a little water and swallowed very quickly. Try to avoid getting it on your lips or they burn.
Don't think I'd be brave enough to try it. But those who like 'hot' stuff might want to!
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lymetoo, you and your husband have such close birthdays! that must be nice. combo parties??
Kayak, ebay uses PayPal. I really don't like paypal and so I am trying to get most of my things sold OFF of ebay. Etsy uses all kinds of payment mothods and no, if someone bounces a check they don't get their order, but that has never happened to me. also, PayPal has it set up that anyone can send a check to THEM, and then paypal sends us the money. it is very easy and safe.
I have also accepted personal checks or money orders form other places and never ship anything until the check clears. I have never had a problem with this. I have over 3,000 sales on ebay.
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kayak, I really hope you can get this all straightened out! i HATE TO READ HERE THAT anyone her eis i npain or suffering. I hate this lyme!!!
sorry , my fingers are acting so funny today and I am missing coputer keys an d making things uppercase. and I dont' have energy to go back an dspell chek ti all.
i saw new dr an d got new stuff to take so maybe that is it? or is it this cold I am fighting/???
yesterday saw new dr. it was great. she is really full of life and new a lot.
I went food shopping on the way home and made dinner then. after that I took a little nap, woke up and did some work, then went to bed my 10:30. that never happens. i usually go to sleep around 12 or 1am.
I am trying to be good and listen to my body.
today I shoveled light snow and cleared off car. now doing some work on line.
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Thursday-I'm so excited! My Mom is coming home today from Okinawa Japan. She's been gone for 3 months.
After work I'm going straight to her house.
See you all tomorrow!
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Manna...that sounds soooo scarey to me. I cant imagine. I dont like spicey...i get my wings mild! Not very often tho. And every thing i read says stay away from spicey. I need more infoon what is going on before i try that...but thanks for caring..really. just having someone take you seriously i think is why i need LN
And lisa i hope i get straightened out too...i didnt make much progress today as you will see...
Ak !!!! Yea for you both...have fun!
So i am ok... but not right. I ate light and used senna tea and really thoght they would be able to do ultra sd ound but it didnt work. I guess part of the gastritis is constipation or something
They saw water that might be from past surg and thoght i might have some adhesions but couldnt find ovary and cyst that had been doubling in size...so i have to do a prep luke for colonascopy and go back
The blood test order didnt get to lab so couldnt do that
I got home and a bunch of fire fighters were training in the junk yard next door...learning how to use jaws of life i guess...actually tht was kinda cool
But then the pest guys came and they did find a few mice have been here. I cant believe it...all the floors are tight now-no holes...they are not getting dog food when i forget and leave it out. But they ate bait in the office closet and the cubby where the elec box is
Grrrrrrr! Theres a slight chance a few got in if they were in the stove i moved in. It had been stored
The boss pest lady was here...she comes to train the guys and she is very thorough...there was one spot she thought mice could get under siding...but still nowhere they could get in
So i have to wait 7 days and then , if i hear or see anything call them right away. And im.suppised to look in the two places they found signs
Asude from.that everything is ok except i just ate lunch...veggies and a little rare beef and i am so freakin bloated right now...
The only other thing i ate early this morning was a ricecake and almond butter and tea...and i took all my supps except ibu and aspirin
And i have to say the nurse doing the ultrasound was so nice...we taljed so long about her husband with lyme and ra and ank spond and sypplements and it doesnt happen that often that a regular doc office gets it...sorta ... anyway.
Hope things get better for all of us
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I was almost a regular humanoid this am.
I got hair cut and she put color on it for me.
I then took Rosie to the dog park
Came home and took shower, put on clean clothes and make up.
Fell asleep. HA!
TV in bedroom still has no sound. I need to let cable company know which means driving to the cable company and walking in.
Sound came on for a bit last night but then went back out.
Tried putting new batteries in remote but that did not help.
Able to put blanket on bed just now. Makes me happy to do things I once did.
Need to tuck blanket and top sheet in when I am strong enough.
Talked with insurance adjusters boss re: claim. Sent in email this am
Typing out email helped me to realize that all is well.
Bottom line is the hotel bill was paid from the 7th when we checked in to when we checked out.
All other costs were included in the $500 deductible. It does get confusing and why some of us immediately had payments made to the hotel and others did not I don't know...you would think we all would have been handled the same way.
Thankfully, the hotel let me stay there and pay them once the claim was settled.
Figuring these things out takes a lot out of me. Talking to the adjuster's boss took a lot out of me.
Next task is to get food. Most likely tomorrow am at dawn. I can not handle being in the stores when there are a lot of people.
Tooth stopped hurting for a while but is back to hurting again. I have an apppt with the DDS on tuesday I think.
I have had tooth pain off and on for a long time and just considered it lyme disease but now am considering there might be something that can be done about it.
Just hope insurance will cover it.
STill waiting to get window fixed on car and motor in power chair and driver for trip down the hill to see LLMD and to make sure I have the funds to see her
Still need to get forms in the mail to see LLMD and to fill out forms for local primary doc
STill need to sort and put away the boxes in the front room and set up files.
STill need to hang pictures. I will do what i can when I can.
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Read all the stories. Hope things get better for everyone very soon!
I had a great time in the big city yesterday with my friend. We shopped till we dropped! Whew, that girl is a SHOPPER! Amazed myself by how much I was able to be on my feet.
My hips aren't that happy about it, but the feet are so-so. Could be worse!
Pretty proud of my progress!
Kam.. Do you have dental insurance?
Kayak.. hope the ultrasound comes out OK.
Lisa.. Very good about 3,000 sales in ebay. Wow!
AK .. I guess your mom can speak Japanese?
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What big city?
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I thought everything was bigger in Texas??
I worked on the computer alot today, didnt do much else. made some chicken broth for my cold.
it was a good day. the repair company called . they are being sent by the electric company to assess or replace our fridge!!! yaya hoorah.
we got the fridge free about 3 years ago through the poor people program from the electric co. (when hubby was jobless). they came thru and made sure we were winter tight and changed all the lightbulbs and gave us a new fridge because our old one was an energy sucker. it has never worked perfectly, the fridge, but we were so thankful because it was a gift we really appreciated.
I called them du e to my mom's prodding and I sure am glad I did. The are coming out to look at it next week on wednsday.
I do complain alot about not having money, and when things like this happen I do see we are being watched over. I guess just getting this much, I mean living on the least we can , has really taught us some lessons. we really don't need more than we need I guess. I just need to learn not to gripe about it so much
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Able to go to the grocery store this am and figure out it is just about the same price to purchase the greek salad all ready made as well as the chicken so going to do that next time.
Really did not feel well after shopping but know if i lay here i will improve.
Tried to do a few things around here like hang up pictures but health is not up to it. When I want to shoot the duck in my framed pic i know it is time to veg.
DAm duck.
Not sure if I mentioned I talked with team leader of renters insurance but am feeling Ok with things now.
I am still glad I changed insurance companies and hope I do not need to ever deal with insurance companies again.
Bottom line is they did deduct $500 but all is far in love and war.
The hotel bill was paid from the time we were there until the time we left including the $500.
Salvation Army did pay $500 deductible for us or so we were told. Still confused on that. But, it is in the hotel's hands now. If they did pay the deductible then the hotel needs to repay them.
I lost $500 on my end of it but that is Ok because I had used my Amazon Charge card so can make payments.
Confused?? Me too. Mostly I wanted the hotel bill paid and the $500 paid back to the Salvation Army. I think that happened so OK with how things now.
Let it go KAM
Cable guy comng this am to see why there is no sound on the TV in my bedroom.
Took Rosie to the dog park at dawn thirty...before grocery store trip.
Had to go back to grocery store as I had $20 coming to me.
So being on my feet for those things and being in the elec cart did me in. Est 40 min outing
hoping tomorrow am's outing will be a more pleasant one like on the trail in the forest for 10 min
I was on my feet last night in the forest. Est 10 min.
I do think I finally have this food thing figured out. HOpefully, I will just purchase food that the deli at SAfeway or Basha's provides and that will be what I need to eat well and be more do able for me than trying to fix it myself or have the caregiver fix it.
I still am not getting enough food in me each day but doing the best I am able.
Finally figured out why Rosie gives me the look at 4ish each day.
That is when we went to eat while we were at the hotel. They had people volunteering to make us dinner. That was nice.
AT first I wasn't able to actaully be there so would have someone bring food to me or just go and get the food in the power chair and come back and lay down to eat.
But, after awhile Iw as doing well enough to actually sit at the table and eat with everyone....about 30 plus of us
someone would get the food for me which helped keep it off of the floor. HAA!
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tutu...i learned i have some dental insurance for the first time since i came down sick at work
while i was out sick i thought it would be a good time to get my teeth checked but the dentist would not see me until i learned what was wrong with me.
i was told the insurance i have will cover the exam and one xray.
and that it covers less than it did last year but i did not have the advantage plan last year.
so taking it step by step.
tried to do a search for why teeth hurt off and on...not really able to read much but it doesn't necessarily mean it is due to teeth.
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Friday-Whew, I made it, barely.
Didn't go to bed until 2 this morning and up at 6:30.
Visited with my Mom until after midnight and took me 40 minutes to get home due to rain.
My Mom is a native of Okinawa Japan and has been in the US since 1960.
It was so wonderful to see her, I really didn't want to leave.
I've got a handy man coming to my house as soon as I get home to give me an estimate on replacing a leaky window and repairing sheetrock and flooring.
It just never ends does it gang?
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
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ak, so glad you got to see your mom!!!
kam- you are so busy it makes my head spin every day!
today I feel yucky, but trudging on. I put more stuff on line to sell- hats from my SIL husband's grandmom. some beautiful hats! I just did lots of dishes, and now plan to take dog for walk. she is just sitting staring out of window wnd letting a sigh out once in a while. poor thing.
I am glad it's friday!
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and now plan to take dog for walk. she is just sitting staring out of window wnd letting a sigh out once in a while. poor thing.
- That's so cute!
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Hubby is doing better again. At least his blood pressure is now in normal ranges again!! It had been up some days to the point he was concerned he might need to go back on meds.
Then we got a new bp cuff..... apparently the old one wasn't working properly and then when it pumped up a second time, it scared him and shot his bp up!
He's been struggling ever since November - tends to be typical for him to have things slip a little over winter.
He is keeping up with the orders for his vinyl wall art. There have been enough orders to keep him busy with the available energy he has.
Calling for 5 - 8 inches of snow here tonight. Got to go check that everything outside to ready for more snow. Glad my turn to drive school van is over today!
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Just say NO to SNOW. Finally got some sunshine today.
Glad it is Friday and no papers to grade today.
Did 1/2 of grocery shopping after work and then did 25 minutes on the exercise bike. Will sleep in tomorrow.
Off to heat up leftovers for dinner.
Sounds like we are all surviving--dam ducks and all. (Kam--that was so funny)
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We get that snow tomorrow. I just came in from prepping outsid. For it. I cant believe it. I was out there 2 hrs. I took two doses of buhner tea tody. After the first one i cleaned the kitchen for over an hour.
After the second 2 hrs outside. I just remembered i have to go get roof rakes from garage...but everything else is good. Shed is organized...i cut up about a hundred boxes for recycling and nowthere is tons of room in shed
I havent. Had tea in a week...since the gastritus attack. Oncevi got back on supps i couldnt wait to get on tea. Im so glad it didnt mess up my stomach
Its time to eat again ...this eating evry 3 hrs is hard. I just want to rest and drink water....but i have to take tea and eat two more times so i better stay on schedue
Other stuff happened but gotta go now
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We had lovely sunshine today!! I was planning to hang the laundry outside to dry...... until the farmer was hauling manure out on the fields.
We now have none fresh country air!! Hope the snow covers up the smell!!
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Hiker .. glad there are no papers to grade! I ALWAYS had papers to grade. They were the bane of my existence!!
MannaMe... next time he has BP issues, up the magnesium!! Hope you don't get "too much" snow!
Kayak... Glad the tea is working out OK thus far!
AK.. That is cool about your mom being from Japan!
Kam.. I'm glad the hotel is all paid off.. I hope things are OK with that $500.. I do hope you were SUPPOSED to be charged that.. not an error??
I managed to go to exercise today. Isn't this thread about exercising?? LOL .. We talk about everything BUT!
Weather was gorgeous today .. upper 40's and sunny. Mild temps for the next 7 days! I don't know what happened to winter, but I'll take it!!
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OK Trying to keep the anger down this am. And focus on the can do's.
Able to kind of move a heavy box from the bedroom to the front room via using my foot.
The plan was to move it to the small room and put the cat litter box on it as I have difficulty bending down to clean out the cat litter box
so when able I will give that a try. Hope it works.
need to find another something to raise the cat food dish too as that is also a problem with bending over to get it.
Brain is flaring this am. Hoping by laying here a bit it will get better.
Able to finally open mail this am. Most of it went into the trash and I do not think I got the trash and to be filed bins mixed up.
Paper work for new lyme doc appt was in the mail. HOping brain is working well enough to fill it out.
First I need to find and fill out paper work for local primary doc.
Her appt is first.
Got paper work in car for new insurance
Thankfully, brain was doing well enough to see that it said put this in car.
Had breakfast and took meds.
Ned to get dressed next and get out of apartment. Hoping that helps with attitude. The mountains are calling...I most likely will just get to see them from the foot of them but that is OK
Took Rosie out at dawn thirty to toilet
Able to get empty boxes that were in front room outside of door in hallway. A neighbor takes them to the trash can for me or keeps them.
Brain was working well enough to figure out I had enough plastic bins to put things in if needed and did not need the boxes.
I still have plastic bins to sort thru in front room.
I will be so glad when they are organized and put away.
I figure it is better to have plastic bins to store things in with the sprinkler system for fires here.
I do not think moral is going to improve here at the apartments. It is a challenge to not let it get to me.
IN the meantime setting things up so when I am able to move I have less to move.
Not sure what weather is going to be this weekend. Even when I have checked lately it has changed.
I do know rain may be here first of the week or not.
Rain is always welcome as we are so dry.
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Some kind of big game here coming up...well down in the valley.
REports on taking alternative routes to avoid traffice and expecting record breaking traffic.
Also noticed it is abotu the time I have a lyme specialist appt in the valley so need to check dates on that
it is the day after the game they are expecting record breaking traffic in the valley.
Hoping brain is doing well enough to figure out what the big game is and when the traffic jams are expected and where the game is in realtionship to doctor's office...the valley is not good any time as far as i am concerned with traffic
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OK did a search. It is the Super Bowl on FEb 1 Sunday in Glendale.
Appt is Tues FEb 3 so I should be OK I hope
Need to check to see when primary doc's appt in Glendale is scheduled. I just recall it was in Feb
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Well i had trouble getting to sleep...kinda sore from cleaning shed i guess
I worked on tax docs from 1-3 and fell asleep by 4
Plow woke me up at 10. Still pretty sore but ate alittle and out to shivel patios for an hour
Im tird as nd very achy. Didnt take tea yet. Yesterday was most i took...but kinda feel need to flush sruff out...hope its dead bugs!
Im drinking water ,resting,and first thing im.ginna do when i get up is hot shower. I took muscle relaxant too
The snow was light and flufft but 3-4 inch s at ten and it wasnt supposed to start til ten
I feel like im eating so much...a small meal every 2-3 hours...but each day i am losing weight. I hope this continues
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It's a lovely day here--sunny, mid30's and no wind.
Finished my grocery shopping and then went for a walk outside. Wet snow/freezing rain coming tomorrow, so today was the perfect day to get outside. And that put me well over my minutes for my weekly exercise goal.
Am cooking up a storm--meatloaf, chicken and cranberries, gluten free blueberry muffins etc.
Will watch Illini basketball this afternoon and then go to church tonight as usual.
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sounds like a good day hiker
brain is scrambled so thought i would post here to help unscramble it
i did elevate the cat dish and litter box...time will tell if it works out for both the cat and i
i also sent two emails off to see about a ride to the lyme doc down the hill
i also was able to go to mapquest and just type in names of city to see how long it takes
an hour and a half but guessing it will be more like 2 hours once i type in the address
also able to make the chocolate, almond butter banana smoothy. tht goes down very easily
out of bananas now
not sure what is next i still have yet to get dressed but body is in less pain now so guessing getting dressed is do able when i want
thinking i will use resources for something else first
i think it is veg time now i can feel the angry starting up just by using what resources my health has to type this
i also sent an email to the primary care doc down the hill to see if i can schedule an appt the same day i see the lyme doc
i assume i need to have the primary care doc order the testing and treatment needed in order for medicare to cover it...not sure how that works
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You are such a fighter kam. Im so sorry it is so hard for you. When i read your thread tho i had a chuckle. I thought maybe we would all see you . Starring ln "the cat and i" on broadway!
Im pretty sure im herxing. Kinda feel like i got hit by a truck. No tea today and if it happens again i ll back off a little. Also try to get more detox in
I am very happy lying on heating pad. I planned on going out to shovel again but there really isnt much snow so im.waiting
I wish i could do some sitting down stuff. Theres projects all over. But either the erx or physical tird is making me not be able to think well
Tutu...were you happy with the cleaning lady? Im starting to think i should try to find a student like you had. I can.lie here and see all these things that need to be done but just cant get to them
Maybe a nap. And be happy im.kiling bugs
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Kam.. glad the SuperBowl won't affect you. I didn't even know it was going to be in AZ this year.
Hope the rest of your day goes well.
Hiker... Glad you had great weather! It's so good here that I'm wondering when winter is going to hit us like a ton of bricks. It was 56 here and sunny. NICE.
Kayak.. Yes, the cleaning lady is great. A few things I don't like, but nothing major. She's very dependable and doesn't need to be followed around, thank goodness!
She cleans for my neighbors next door and some others in our subdivision, plus a local entertainer. So I know I'm in good hands.
Training another college student only to have them move on was not appealing to me this time around.
I ran a few errands and put my Christmas stuff away. Aren't you impressed??
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I would like a cleaning lady that knows what shes doing
But to do the rest of unpacking...sorting....throwing away and then packing to store...i thought someone young would be bette. I sort of need her to be my arms and legs...so i have to constantly give direction...most cleanng ladies wouldnt luke that i think
The snow stopped and we didnt get that much and it never turned wet so the plow guy didnt come
I guess i ll just have to shovel the whole drive tomirrow. I can call the guy if its too hard
I havent done much today. Oh well
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we got 8" of snow.
I did so much yesterday..... cleaned more out of craft room and organized so I can actually start creating things!
played the lottery last night. didn't win of course.
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Able to put dishes away and put dirty dishes in hot, sudsy water.
WAnted to wash them but ran out of umph.
At dark thirty this am, a couple that are staying at my neighbors asked me for money.
They said for cold medicine but my best guess is for cigarettes.
I got bambozzled. I told them I did not have an cash on me. She said something about how lousy she felt.
I said I just had about 4 quarters on me for laundry.
She asked for that. As it turned out I had almost a roll of quarters on me. I had forgotten I had the caregiver purchase a roll of quarters for me.
Not so angry with them as with me for getting bambozzled.
I see them coming and going from the mini mart with drinks all the time and packages of stuff.
My neighbor was coming over at one time asking me for money. Thankfully that stopped.
I can't think on my feet. I had to write her a note about how getting up to answer the door makes my health worse.
Guests are to stay here for a limit of 2 weeks. This guys have been here 2 weeks and 3 weekends.
Manger is aware as many have let her know. This is not the first time that my neighbor has had people without homes stay at her apartment.
They are the kind of people that you need to watch your back although so far none have caused problems.
It just makes me mad I can not think well on my feet and did not stick with no.
They changed the smoking thing to no smoking on the property. But, that isnt' being enforced either.
One of these days I will be able to move near a LLMD and/or in a house with a bath and fireplace and yard and garage
For now, I am kind of stuck here or one of the other senior low income apartments in town.
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Positive thoughts kam. I like those little vacations you go on sometimes s
My goal today is get back on tea and actually do some things that matter
Either clean, organize or taxes
Big storm mon nite to wed morning...i am.postponing abd ultrasound on tuesday
I want to pick up a few things and be sure outside is ready
Neighbors did their own drive from.yesterdays storm.but im.paying plow guy. I did one little movement wrong and hurt my rotator bad
Hope everyone has a good day
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est 20 min on feet this am. Able to hike to the end of the trail..maybe on feet longer.
Just know I looked at the clock in car and it was 8:45..not sure if I was in the parking lot at home or in the parking lot at trail head.
Then it was 9:45 in parking lot of trail head.
EAsy walk this am. Did rest a few times. Went with a friend and her furry friend.
I had been down since Friday after grocery shopping and staye din pj's Saturday.
Kind of out of it now but wow what a view at the top of the trail. Sun was not shining on rocks so could not get a good pic...need to go on that trail in the afternnon to get a good pic
Thought trail went to the abandoned boys ranch but it lookeed like it dead ended.
There was a 3 way fork in the road so will try going straight next time instead of heading left.
Also may try driving the 3 miles on the dirt road to where they have the large boulders blocking road off and head to abandoned boys ranch.
TRied in the past but only was able to be on feet 5 min and then had to turn around.
Last I heard they were showing the land and boys ranch to possible buyers so wondering if someone did purchase the property and are using an alterantive route to get to it from Star Valley Town.
I wanted to make the place a healing ranch when I first moved here. Still do.
It is just a beautiful place to be so hoping to be able to get out there now that I can be on my feet a bit longer now and then.
Friend vacuumed up the cat litter that spilled thruouigh the bag as i was carryin git out
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