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In the garden, and RAIN!!! (2)

POSTED BY: SIGNYM
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Sunday, July 27, 2025 4:26 PM

SIGNYM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.


Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
Sunday and not much to do.


Good! Put your feet up and relax!

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"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal."- Henry Kissinger

"Constant monitoring of behavior, emotion, and identity breeds conformity, judgment, and fear."

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Sunday, July 27, 2025 11:44 PM

BRENDA


Quote:

Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
Sunday and not much to do.


Good! Put your feet up and relax!

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"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal."- Henry Kissinger

"Constant monitoring of behavior, emotion, and identity breeds conformity, judgment, and fear."



Basically that is what I have been doing all day.

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Monday, July 28, 2025 1:43 PM

BRENDA


Out on a bright, sunny day. 74F right now at about 10:45am. Have a couple of small things to do. Sent email to the lady helping about a publisher but she found them closed, so I will have to double check that when I get back today.

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Monday, July 28, 2025 5:30 PM

BRENDA


Back and all done today. 80F for temp. Now off to find out why the poet can't figure out a publisher site.

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Monday, July 28, 2025 11:38 PM

BRENDA


For some reason the website for the publisher I thought we'd first try has gone down. Doesn't matter which way you try to access it you just get a closed message. Very strange.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025 12:28 AM

SIGNYM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.


Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
For some reason the website for the publisher I thought we'd first try has gone down. Doesn't matter which way you try to access it you just get a closed message. Very strange.

Maybe the publisher closed down?

*****

I finally scheduled an appt to see an orthopedist to find out WTH is going on with my knees and feet. The stiffness, swelling, and instability are making even everday activities painful. I can't take NSAIDS bc chemo ruined my kidneys, and more steroids just keep increasing the chance of permanent side effects. Unfortunately the appt isn't until late Sept. In the meantime I'm looking at getting some real shoes for my super wide, chemo-induced neuropathic feet, since my slipper-shoes have no cushioning or support.

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"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal."- Henry Kissinger

"Constant monitoring of behavior, emotion, and identity breeds conformity, judgment, and fear."

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:51 PM

BRENDA


Quote:

Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
For some reason the website for the publisher I thought we'd first try has gone down. Doesn't matter which way you try to access it you just get a closed message. Very strange.

Maybe the publisher closed down?

*****

I finally scheduled an appt to see an orthopedist to find out WTH is going on with my knees and feet. The stiffness, swelling, and instability are making even everday activities painful. I can't take NSAIDS bc chemo ruined my kidneys, and more steroids just keep increasing the chance of permanent side effects. Unfortunately the appt isn't until late Sept. In the meantime I'm looking at getting some real shoes for my super wide, chemo-induced neuropathic feet, since my slipper-shoes have no cushioning or support.

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"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal."- Henry Kissinger

"Constant monitoring of behavior, emotion, and identity breeds conformity, judgment, and fear."



Honestly SIG. I have no idea. I tried seeing if they are gone or whatever but trying that doesn't seem to bring up any answers. Might have to stop at my local library. There is still a real book that lists publishers in Canada and that might tell me something more.

SIG, thought would compression stockings help you? I know I have to wear the dang things because of the case of varicose veins I had years ago and walking a lot of the hills around my city.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025 1:52 PM

BRENDA


Out in a minute to get some groceries and maybe hit the library.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025 5:54 PM

BRENDA


Well temp wise, computer temp is reading 29C which is 88F. It is hotter today than yesterday. Groceries got and checked library. Anything resembling a book on publishers in Canada is mixed with American ones and the book itself was published in 2021 or 2023. Either way not helpful.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:12 AM

BRENDA


My area reached 90F today.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:45 PM

BRENDA


Out in a minute. Couple of things to do before afternoon mah jong.

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Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:40 PM

BRENDA


What a rotten afternoon playing mahjong took me at 3 to 4 hands to make 1,000points.

Maybe tomorrow will be better. Regular game then errands.

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Thursday, July 31, 2025 12:17 AM

SIGNYM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.


Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
My area reached 90F today.



You're hotter than we are!

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"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal."- Henry Kissinger

"Constant monitoring of behavior, emotion, and identity breeds conformity, judgment, and fear."

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Thursday, July 31, 2025 5:45 PM

BRENDA


Quote:

Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
My area reached 90F today.



You're hotter than we are!

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"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal."- Henry Kissinger

"Constant monitoring of behavior, emotion, and identity breeds conformity, judgment, and fear."



I know and it is not a good look for my province.

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Thursday, July 31, 2025 5:48 PM

BRENDA


Back today and some supper got. Another lousy morning at mah jong. Managed to go out once and that was about all. 4 people playing at a table and it is hard to get what tiles you need. Almost had winds & dragons but couldn't get rid of about 5 tiles that don't go with that.

Just a tiny bit cooler today. Computer temp reading 27C which is 84F.

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Friday, August 1, 2025 12:11 AM

BRENDA


Off to work tomorrow.

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Friday, August 1, 2025 11:37 PM

BRENDA


Got back around 5pm and once again told my boss about the jungle her rhubarb was becoming. As well as telling her about the bugs on the huge leaves and the woodiness of the stalks.

Also told her I can to cancel something because it would disturb some friends. Her comment was how considerate I was of my friends.

I am very tired right now.

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Saturday, August 2, 2025 3:12 AM

SIGNYM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.


It's hard to tell sometimes if she's being snide or serious. What do you think?

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"Constant monitoring of behavior, emotion, and identity breeds conformity, judgment, and fear."

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Saturday, August 2, 2025 12:58 PM

BRENDA


Quote:

Originally posted by SIGNYM:
It's hard to tell sometimes if she's being snide or serious. What do you think?

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"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal."- Henry Kissinger

"Constant monitoring of behavior, emotion, and identity breeds conformity, judgment, and fear."



It is very hard to tell at times. That seemed snide about my friends. But there was no comment when I said that their family was more important than I am.

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Saturday, August 2, 2025 1:01 PM

BRENDA


Laundry day today then need groceries. Supper last night was hot dog I got on my way home. I was too tired and my feet too sore to do anything much else.

Library too to drop something off. Should still be open today as this is a long weekend.

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Saturday, August 2, 2025 5:44 PM

BRENDA


Back and done for today. Laundry done and groceries got. My area hit 80F today.

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Sunday, August 3, 2025 1:43 PM

BRENDA


Slow Sunday. Need a hot shower as I am still sore from Friday and a bit yesterday. Would have done one of those days but just didn't have the energy.

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Monday, August 4, 2025 2:03 PM

BRENDA


Happy BC Day. Much cooler. Couple of small things to do.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025 4:20 AM

SIGNYM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.


Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
Slow Sunday. Need a hot shower as I am still sore from Friday and a bit yesterday. Would have done one of those days but just didn't have the energy.

I guess Im not the only one who gets sore after doing something physical.

Went to visit a neighborhood friend, and learned that this little Japanese woman who looks like she's 50 but is actually 4 years older than me has flat feet, bunions, a bad hip, diabetes, on treatment for breast cancer, high cholesterol... I guess I don't feel so special!
Still, my joints ... knees in particular ... are deteriorating so quickly I'm glad I'll be seeing someone soon bc it's kind of crippling.

My "big project" today was damp mopping the kitchen floor.

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"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal."- Henry Kissinger

"Constant monitoring of behavior, emotion, and identity breeds conformity, judgment, and fear."

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:57 PM

BRENDA


Quote:

Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
Slow Sunday. Need a hot shower as I am still sore from Friday and a bit yesterday. Would have done one of those days but just didn't have the energy.

I guess Im not the only one who gets sore after doing something physical.

Went to visit a neighborhood friend, and learned that this little Japanese woman who looks like she's 50 but is actually 4 years older than me has flat feet, bunions, a bad hip, diabetes, on treatment for breast cancer, high cholesterol... I guess I don't feel so special!
Still, my joints ... knees in particular ... are deteriorating so quickly I'm glad I'll be seeing someone soon bc it's kind of crippling.

My "big project" today was damp mopping the kitchen floor.

-----------
"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal."- Henry Kissinger

"Constant monitoring of behavior, emotion, and identity breeds conformity, judgment, and fear."



Nope, you're not.

Back and shoulders was from stretching to reach and pull as well as cut woody rhubarb in a raised bed.

Yeah, from the falls I had at that crappy place to running up and down stairs to a basement when I am working. I feel it in my knees. Think I got a bunion or something like happening on the right side of my right foot. Flat feet are not fun either.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:58 PM

BRENDA


Well, out in a minute to do things I couldn't yesterday. Which includes a couple of meds to refill.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025 6:12 PM

BRENDA


Done for today. Med refilled. Feet tired from waiting on buses. Having a sit down.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025 1:12 PM

BRENDA


Out and things to do then afternoon mah jong.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025 3:10 PM

SIGNYM

I believe in solving problems, not sharing them.


Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
Done for today. Med refilled. Feet tired from waiting on buses. Having a sit down.


I can't imagine me schlepping around like you do. At this point I can barely walk the dog.

On the one hand, they say it's good for us. OTOH, when you get to be my age ... or at some point ... you're going to have to find an alternative.

Turns out, they resceduled my knee appt for next week. I hope Dr Ortho has a fix for me.

I hope your luck changes with mah jong!

Oh, and I wanted to comment: sounds like you do gardening for your employer as well as housework?




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"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal."- Henry Kissinger

THGR claims I have no morels, and he's absolutely right.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025 11:39 PM

BRENDA


Quote:

Originally posted by SIGNYM:
Quote:

Originally posted by Brenda:
Done for today. Med refilled. Feet tired from waiting on buses. Having a sit down.


I can't imagine me schlepping around like you do. At this point I can barely walk the dog.

On the one hand, they say it's good for us. OTOH, when you get to be my age ... or at some point ... you're going to have to find an alternative.

Turns out, they resceduled my knee appt for next week. I hope Dr Ortho has a fix for me.

I hope your luck changes with mah jong!

Oh, and I wanted to comment: sounds like you do gardening for your employer as well as housework?




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"It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal."- Henry Kissinger

THGR claims I have no morels, and he's absolutely right.



Oh, I know there will come a time when I will have to find another way to get around. But right now my feet and buses are all I got.

Yup, docs do say walking is the best exercise around. Even going up and down stairs. Course when the elevators go out around here, got no choice but to go up or down 9 flights.

I hope the doc can fix you too.

I do a little bit of gardening for her. Usually just picking things. She has a couple of berry bushes. Blue berries and I think she still has a raspberry bush too. She usually plants lots of veg. Things like kale, garlic, potatoes, peas, I think even carrots and beans. My problem when picking veg for her is nothing is in straight rows and also nothing marked. Sometimes hard for me to identify things. Very annoying.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025 11:42 PM

BRENDA


Got back around 5pm today and a lousy afternoon it was. Just shy 2 really good hands. Almost had 4 flowers and the other could have been winds and dragons. Had the pairs but couldn't complete them. We played 2 rounds and two of the ladies besides the head of the mah jong group one. There were only 4 of us playing.

Regular mah jong for me tomorrow morning. Maybe better luck.

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