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@ger_77 I am tired after reading of your excursion.  How lucky Gord and Ollie are to have you and Maurice as friends.  What a wonderful thing you did!  Best wishes for Gord for a full recovery.

@Haljo1935 Do book the TA.  We are going to have a blast.  Start collecting cocktails from the drink of the day that we can sample on board.  

@summer slope Dixie, I hope the aches and pains subside soon.  

Hi Jacqui,

Please add Sue and me to the November 2-17 Oosterdam sailing of Cultural Crossing with Andalusia and Morocco.  We are so excited!

Good morning, everyone!

It is going to be another beautiful day here in mid-Michigan.  Lots of sunshine and highs in the low 50s.  Not much on the agenda today.  I am going to the pool for water fitness this morning.  

We are excited that we booked the transatlantic along with @kazu Jacqui, @ger_77 Gerry and Maurice, @marshhawk Annie and Chuck, @0106 Tina and Jonathon, and hopefully @Sharon in AZ Sharon. I hope I didn't forget anyone!  

Last night decimated my NCAA brackets.  I guess there is next year.  I'm going back to choosing my winning teams by the color of their uniforms.  It seems to work better.

Today's meal is an easy one and one that appeals to me.  You just take the fixings for an Italian sub minus the bread, add them to broccoli and toss with some red wine vinegar  dressing!  https://www.skinnytaste.com/italian-sub-broccoli-salad/

This salad is similar.  It has broccoli and cauliflower and the other veggies of an Italian sub minus the meats. You can easily add some in, if you wish.  https://www.ketofocus.com/recipes/broccoli-cauliflower-salad/

Here's one more that makes a good base salad.  You can add your favorite parts of the Italian sub as well.  https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/quick-italian-broccoli-salad/

Time to get moving!

Wishing you all a wonderful day!

@luvteaching and @smitty34877 Hugs and warm thoughts to both of you whenever you need them.

@kazu I hope you find good lodging for Ivan.  The talk about the cruise in 2025 made me take a look at it.  I'm thinking really hard.  

Good morning, everyone!

We are supposed to have abundant sunshine here in mid-Michigan and temps in the mid 40s.  I have PT this morning and a hair appointment this afternoon.  I am getting a bit shaggy.

@summer slope I'm sorry you are so sore today.  I'd probably be lathering myself with Aspercreme.

The meal today would be a nice side dish to what ever main you are preparing and especially for the summer months.  Hold on to your hats, but this is a dish I would eat because the carrots aren't cooked.  I do like them raw.  My only issue with this first recipe is the maple syrup due to the sugar.  https://www.healthyseasonalrecipes.com/ginger-carrot-radish-salad/

This next recipe has a dressing that is better for me - less sugar.  It is shown with a charcuterie board and that would be a great meal for summer.  https://urbanblisslife.com/radish-carrot-salad/

This last recipe uses a spiralizer to chop the carrot and radish.  It has a simple sesame oil and vinegar dressing.   https://www.spicetheplate.com/veggie/carrot-and-daikon-radish-salad/

We'll be having the chicken, broccoli, and portabella mushroom dish from last week.  Wishing you all a wonderful day!  No more accidents!

12 minutes ago, summer slope said:

Well I had an interesting morning.  DH and I went on our usual morning golf cart ride.  We have a great development that we ride in.  While sitting at a stop sign a lady in a car cut the corner sharp and ran into the golf cart with such force it turned the cart 180 degrees and threw me out of the cart.  I hit the road very hard, bouncing my head off the road.  Ambulance ride to the emergency room. (There a total of 4 hours.)  Cat scan, xrays of hip, knee, and ankle were all negative. Lots of bruising.  Will feel it better tomorrow I'm sure.  No need for the care list, just giving an FYI.

Oh, my gosh, Dixie!  I'm glad everything was negative, but be on the watch anyways.  I think you and George should find more sedate activities for morning fun.

Interesting to see how long tax returns are taking.  I filed my taxes about 3 weeks ago.  I received my federal tax refund a little over a week ago.  The next day I received my Ohio refund and on Monday I received my Michigan refund.

Good morning, everyone.

It is going to be a mostly cloudy day here in mid-Michigan with temps in the high 40s.  At least no rain.  We're thinking of an outing to the pool this afternoon. River's cough is much better and she can probably come off the Care List.  Thank you, Vanessa.  

I've never had Hollandaise Sauce as a meal, but it is great on your eggs benedict, asparagus, broccoli, or fish and chicken.  The Greek yogurt version is an attempt to cut calories and fat.  I'd give it a try, but will probably prefer the real thing.  This one claims to be half the calories of regular Hollandaise.  https://jenniferbanz.com/easy-greek-yogurt-hollandaise-sauce

This one has slightly different seasonings in it.  https://www.healthyseasonalrecipes.com/greek-yogurt-hollandaise/

Of course, you can always take the easy way out like I do and use this.  

Wishing you all a wonderful day.

22 minutes ago, YourWorldWithBill said:

Good evening, and thanks for all the posts, everyone.

About insurance and medical care, @kazuand @dfish: heard a story today about a woman whose child was airlifted, ordered by a doctor, for immediate need. The insurance company said it was unnecessary medical help and refused to pay. She got a bill for $96,000.

Where's my angry button?  My nephew and niece in law got hit with a huge bill like that when their daughter was airlifted from Traverse City to Ann Arbor due to burn injuries.  Rarely are air services like that in "network".  Insurance paid a pittance and the company balance billed for the rest.  

@Quartzsite Cruiser I rarely have a glass of wine at home.  That is a cruise activity for me.  I think because I have to get up early every morning.  If I have wine with dinner, I am fine.  If I just have wine at night, I feel it the whole next day, even if it is only one glass.  

@Sharon in AZ I like Aveeno as well.  

We had another melt down here tonight.  It was caused by having to go to bed.  

3 hours ago, kazu said:

 

For crying out loud, if the doctor says you need 9, you need 9.  when did insurance companies become doctors??  😡 

You'd be really surprised, Jacqui.  Insurance companies here play doctor all the time.  They decide if you can have an MRI or a CT.  They decide how many PT appointments you can have.  They decide if you can have the knee replacement surgery.  All without ever laying eyes on you, let alone examining you or your films.  The Cleveland Clinic has a whole department dedicated to appealing insurance company denials for service. 

3 hours ago, AncientWanderer said:

DD took little DGD Coco to the doctor.  It's not chicken pox; it's scarlet fever.  She was recently treated for strep throat and is still testing positive for it, so now it's into scarlet fever.  They put her on a different antibiotic.  

I haven't heard of anyone having scarlet fever for years.  It's upsetting.

Oh, my goodness!  You never hear of that anymore and it is no surprise that you didn't think of it.  

@LAFFNVEGAS Happy Anniversary!

@Quartzsite Cruiser So you got loaded again today?  Is this a regular habit?

@ger_77 Beautiful blankets.  I'm sure the kids who receive them really like them.

@Vict0riann I sure hope you can go on your cruise!

@kazu Your pictures of Maverick reminded me of my sister's Moose except he was pure black.  He was the same size and thought he was a lap dog.  He loved kids and would immediately get down so they could come over and pet him.  Once he ran away from home. My sister found him a block over playing with some kids.  She had to drag him out as he wouldn't come when she called.  He was enjoying the kids too much.  

Today was a good day.  We went to the butterfly exhibit and held butterflies.  Then we went to the canopy walk and enjoyed walking among the tree tops.

8 hours ago, RMLincoln said:

@dfish if River needs to be seen at an ER, they will see her to assess and stabilize… like for a dangerous fever or difficulty breathing for example. Do not hesitate.  That is my experience from EMS work. A guardian’s signature would be required to waive treatment. 
Again, that is my experience but I’d like to hear what others are aware of. 
 

Paying for it would likely fall to you unless River is covered by some type of insurance like maybe a Medicaid plan. 
 

When we had juveniles at an EMS call they had to be transported to the ER unless there was a parent/guardian who could refuse transport and treatment and take responsibility by signing a liability release. 
 

I just hope River improves!  
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8 hours ago, Sharon in AZ said:

Debbie @dfish, I have taken our DGD to the doctor before. All that enabled that was a phone call from our DS to inform them. However, I’m sure if any treatment was needed it would have required our son’s approval in some way. 
 

 

Thanks for the information.  I remember taking my nephew to get his cast off once because both parents were working.  We had to get permission for an x-ray.   His brother, who was older than 18, was able to give it.  As his aunt, I was not authorized to give permission.  

She is covered by Medicaid.  I think.  More to find out.

Good morning, everyone.

All thoughts are with those impacted by the bridge collapse in Baltimore.  What a devastating event. 

It is supposed to be warm here today with rain off and on.  I have PT, but am looking to be released from that next week.  This afternoon we are going to the butterfly exhibit at Dow Gardens.  The rain is supposed to let up during the time period we'll be there.  I sure hope so!  

We've had lasagna roll ups before, but I'm not sure if they were made with cottage cheese or not.  This first recipe is meatless for the vegetarian family members.  https://www.skinnytaste.com/lasagna-roll-ups-with-cottage-cheese/

This next one has Italian sausage in it, always a favorite of mine.  https://www.favfamilyrecipes.com/lasagna-roll-ups/

This last one is meatless and tomatoless.  I think I'd like this as something different, but the carb count is way too high for me.   https://playswellwithbutter.com/pesto-lasagna-rolls-with-spinach-cottage-cheese/

Wishing everyone a great day.

1 hour ago, kazu said:

 

thank heavens, Debbie 👍. You are in a difficult position not being guardian but in any emergency you should be allowed to take care of River.  The grandmother should be able to designate it, I think. 

There is a form that can be filled out that would give us authority to seek treatment if necessary.  Sue is going to talk to Christy, the other grandma, and see if we can get one and have it on hand in the event we need it.

1 hour ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

 

Debbie, I think I like your definition of loaded  much, much better.  🤣  There will be wine tonight,🍷 but if I got loaded, not much would happen tomorrow.  At least, the list is less than half as ling, and much can't go on the motorhome until close to the time when leave.

 

Lenda

My definition is definitely more fun, at least for the time being.  Not so much the next day.  LOL

1 hour ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

We've gotten quite a bit loaded today,

 

When I first read this I did not think in reference to the motor home.  I had other thoughts, probably thinking of what I wanted to do.

1 hour ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

Debbie, I'm glad today is a much better day.  I hope River is feeling much better today.

 

No one is happier than I.

11 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

Any improvement with her physical symptoms?  I can imagine trying to take her to a doctor would be a nightmare if it became necessary.

 

Roy

Not only a nightmare, but I don't think we have authority to get treatment.  We'd have to call her other grandma and maybe even get her mom in on it. Her symptoms are about the same today and I think it is just a childhood cold with a nasty cough.  

57 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

Good to hear, Debbie.

Yes, but we have to remember the potential is always there.

57 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

Lenda, hopefully neither the RA or the uveitis flares up. Rheumatology said they usually do 6 weeks total, so it's only a week more.

 

That's good to know.

42 minutes ago, Sharon in AZ said:

Debbie @dfish, I had to laugh about River not eating the chicken because of the sauce because that’s usually the only way I like to eat it. 

But, she liked the sauce!   She wanted the sauce on her noodles because she said it was so good.  I don't get it.

Things have been much better today.  Thank goodness!

@Seasick Sailor I'm sorry Allen's appointment didn't go well.  Are they considering vitamin D supplements?   If he likes mushrooms, they are full of it.  I'm usually low in sodium as well, but not real low.  

Good morning, everyone!

Today is a new day and hopefully, a better day for us all.  We have a balmy start to the day and the high is supposed to be 59F.  @StLouisCruisers I'm glad DD made it safely to your place.  That is a long drive from Cincinnati!  @JazzyV Thank you for including River's respiratory illness on the Care List.  Hopefully, that will include her trauma issues as well.  @smitty34877 thank you for your kind words.  I am hoping River can outgrow this as well as Tana and her sister did.  I'm sure Tana was thrilled at being able to walk into the kitchen!  Good for her!  @cat shepard Happy Birthday to your DSis.  

Today's meal looks like a winner to me.  I'd make that for Sue and me, but DB Bill would balk at it because of the peppers.  https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/277510/feta-roasted-red-pepper-stuffed-chicken-breasts/

The stuffing in this recipe is a little different as it uses three types of cheese.  It looks pretty easy to do.  https://cooktoria.com/roasted-pepper-stuffed-chicken-breast/

This one sounded good with pistachios added into the stuffing.  https://www.closetcooking.com/roasted-red-pepper-pistachio-and-feta/

Wishing you all a wonderful day!

46 minutes ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

 

Debbie, you may be onto something if both of River's parents are anti-vaxers and believe Covid is a hoax.  It sounds like besides a stable environment that both grandmothers are providing, River could benefit from counseling, either through her school or privately.  I don't know how to convince her that Covid is very real, very scary and the vaccines help.  I may be over stepping, if so please forgive me, but from all you've said about River, it seems someone who could provide a long term loving and stable environment should have custody of River.  I agree with how you feel about her mother's sentence being extended.

 

Both of River's parents are idiots.  Really, neither of them should have reproduced, but they each have three kids.  River in common, with a step child in each family.  So many kids with the deck stacked against them.  

We asked the other grandma to get custody, but she doesn't want to undermine her daughter, River's mother.  And we agree that she would benefit greatly from counseling, but right now the other grandma is dragging her feet on it.  River did witness her stepdad (deadbeat) beat up her mother on several occasions.  She was responsible for taking care of her little sister and baby brother as well as act as barmaid for the stepdad.  Way too much for a 7 year old.  

33 minutes ago, ger_77 said:

@dfishI don't know who to feel more sorry for - River or you and Sue.  All 3 of you have to deal with little River's trauma and try to get her through the tantrums.  Poor little girl.  I know she's in the best place possible with the 2 of you guiding her for the next week.

 

Fortunately, this is the first big meltdown we've had to deal with.  And while it is explainable, we do have to help her manage better.  I read somewhere that what they don't need in a meltdown is for us to join their chaos.  We need to stay calm, so putting her in her room and letting her stay there until she'll listen, is the best course of action.

10 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

@dfish Do you think if you explained to River another reason for the test is, if she spreads it to you or Sue, you could get very ill, or worse. 

Well, not at the time of the tantrum.  Since then it has been explained to her and she seems to understand.  

1 hour ago, kazu said:

 

Bless you and Sue for understanding and helping her ♥️ 

 

It will be hard but so worth it. You are giving her a new childhood, bless you both and her grandmother ♥️ 

Thanks, Jacqui!   This parenting thing is not easy!  It isn't easy with a well adjusted child, let alone one who has suffered trauma.

1 hour ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

 

Debbie, how awful for River, Sue and you.  I hope she is better quickly and that you both do not catch whatever it is she has.

 

I hope we don't catch it either!

48 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

 

Oh sorry to hear that River isn't feeling well and made a big deal about a Covid test. Has she ever had one? Is she worried that it will hurt? I'm in a study right now where I do 2 nasal swabs a week for 8 weeks and mail them away. They are seeing if wearing a health watch monitor, the data correlates in any way with the swabs. I'm done with my awful head and chest cold, so hopefully I develop nothing, especially before surgery. I'm going to be careful and mask at any medical appointments and the grocery store, and maybe PT if I continue.

 

I have no idea what the issue was.  I know both her parents feel Covid is a hoax (still) and she might have picked up on that.  Boy, was she angry.  

48 minutes ago, JazzyV said:

Lenda, I've been accumulating stuff in preparation. BFF gave me his DD DF's walker. I bought slip on shoes (wearing them today for the first time), and a long shoe horn. I've got grabbers, a shower seat and a suction grab bar to put in the downstairs walk in shower. I worry about stuff like laundry, although BFF did both of ours in Germany when I had fallen on the TA nad couldn't navigate the steps to his cousin's basement. I know he will do anything he can to help me, including staying here if needed.

Be careful with the suction grab bar.  They often don't stick.  I had one of those and eventually threw it out because it fell off more than it stayed on.

33 minutes ago, quilty964 said:

 

@dfishthanks for the recipes, I hope River feels better quickly and nobody else gets it.  

 

Thank you!  I hope we stay healthy as well.

9 minutes ago, kazu said:

 

Yikes 😱 Poor River 😔 And poor you and Sue 😢 Sounds like it might be a tough week unless River starts to feel better or at least stops the tantrums.  Leaving her in her room for a bit is a good idea.  If she still is in the tantrum mood when you go back in to talk to her, give her a gingerale or whatever and tell her you will be back when she wants to talk. 😉 

 

I know she doesn’t feel well but a tantrum is not needed.   I feel for you two 😔 

My plan was to go try and talk to her and if she was still screaming and crying to say, "I can see you're not ready to listen.  I'll try again later."  Then leave.  I'm not going to join in on the screaming match.  She was ready to listen when we went back in.  

Poor thing.  Her mom is in jail and her dad doesn't want to see her.  Her mom is looking at having her sentence increased because she defied a court order.  There was a no contact order between her and her husband because of the beatings they inflicted on each other.  She was calling him the next day.  Well, the judge found out and is not happy.  She's been calling the deadbeat all along.  Personally, I think it would be good for River if she did stay in jail longer and she'd be with her other grandma and in a stable environment.  But, this may explain her reactions to things.  Now, to help her gain control of her emotions and behaviors.  That is a long term project.

This is turning into a long day and may be a long week.  River is coughing up a storm and she sounds horrible.  She's also got a runny nose and is crabby as all get out.  Our friends asked that she take a Covid test as Covid often presents as a cold.  River threw an absolute fit with screaming and crying and carrying on.  So, dinner tonight is cancelled and I'm not sure when it may be rescheduled.  Sue told her we can't go anywhere this week since she's sick and we don't know what it might be.  That intensified the tantrum, so River is now in her room until we feel up to doing battle again.  That might be tomorrow.

Good morning, everyone!

It is cold this morning in mid-Michigan.  We are told it will be partly sunny with a high of 39.  Ok, that sounds good to me.  The snow is melting pretty quickly from the Friday storm.  Last night's Farkle party was a success.  They really enjoyed the chicken cacciatore from last week's MOD.  Well, everyone except River who wouldn't eat the chicken because it had sauce on it.  She liked the noodles and she liked the sauce on the noodles, but not the chicken.  I know, makes no sense, but she is 7.  

We are going over to Mt. Pleasant this afternoon to have dinner with some friends of mine.  Stacey was a student in my class, as was her brother, and I got to know the family that way.  Stacey is working at Central Michigan University in the audiology department and her parents moved up here to help take care of the kids. They still have their house in Ohio and go back in the summer time.  They are excited to meet River and Stacey has a daughter around the same age, so the girls can play.  

Today's meal sounds good to me and we might have that for dinner one night this week.  I love fish tacos and you could make those as well.  You can use the low carb tortillas to help in that department.  https://natashaskitchen.com/shrimp-tacos/

The sauce for these tacos sounds really good.   https://pinchofyum.com/spicy-shrimp-tacos-with-garlic-cilantro-lime-slaw

I like some of the suggestions for serving in this recipe.  It doesn't have to just be in a taco shell.  You can make a shrimp bowl with rice, or use it in a shrimp salad.  https://www.wellplated.com/shrimp-tacos/

@cat shepard I'm so glad your sister had a good first night at home.  Here's to many more!

Wishing you all a wonderful day!

Good morning, everyone!

We didn't get as much snow as they promised, but that is ok.  It will be on the ground for a couple of days, but the driveway and road is clear.  Sue should have no trouble picking up River.  My plan is to hit the gym and then do some work around the house.  I got the vacuum out yesterday and started straightening things in the kitchen.  I threw out stuff that we hadn't looked at in over a year and found places to store things that had been sitting on the counter.  Clutter is no issue to Sue, but I can't stand it.  

@seagarsmoker

Today's meal sounds really good.  It is low carb and gluten free.  It sounds flavorful and I like that.  https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7923336/cheesy-portobello-chicken-cutlets-with-broccoli/

This one is a bit different as they make up the chicken and broccoli mixture and stuff the portabella mushrooms with it.  https://sumptuousliving.net/healthy-chicken-and-broccoli-stuffed-portabella-mushrooms-2/

This one calls for regular mushrooms, but you could easily use portabella.  Or Baby Bellas.  https://realhousemoms.com/creamy-broccoli-and-mushroom-chicken/

I think we'll be having one of these recipes next week.  Tonight I am making the chicken cacciatore from last week.  

Wishing you all a wonderful day.

@JazzyV Vanessa, while no one wants surgery, I am glad that there is a plan forward to help you.  Your situation has gone on way too long.  You can be sure that all the Dailyites will be reaching out to hold your hand during surgery and during your recovery.  

What a horrible event in Moscow.  I am so saddened by what is happening.  

@Haljo1935 I was relieved to read that while his injuries were critical, the firefighter was stable and progressing in a favorable manner.  Let's continue to pray for his full recovery.