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Good Saturday Morning Dailyites! Happy Star Wars Day. The today show just ran a story on Wally, the support alligator. So sad, in so many ways. Poor Wally. Computer says it's 69 and cloudy. I woke to rain...and it just started again. I feel for Texas with the flooding. If you are in that area, please be safe. I start a new job at 9:30 this morning. The difference in calling is that a computer dials instead of us, and if there is no answer, it goes on to the next person to call on the list. It doesnt update if the number is disconnected, and it doesn't dial the second number on the account, and I can sit for a long time before someone picks up. I have my pencils and a coloring book ready at the desk. I get a lot of calls at the house like that. But they are in a call room, and i can hear them talking before they notice someone has picked up. What a waste of time and people. Oh well, they pay me for it. Have a wonderful day everyone!

Is the Dali museum still in the ST. Pete area? If so, that's where I would head @StLouisCruisers. Enjoy your time in Florida! with the family and Morgan. Her apartment looks like some one really lives there, not some one who just moved it. Great look!

Happy Friday afternoon Dailyites! I have been enjoying the pictures of a place, that I know I have been to, but was 8 years old at the time...but I do remember the aquaduct! I often wonder why the US has never adopted them, seems like one part of the country is having a flood, the other half is having a drought. We are supposed to be United.... No on the carrot cake. I like the cake part, I don't like cream cheese frosting. Now show me a cake with buttercream, and well, the cake would not be around for long. DH let me sleep in this morning-he always gets up after me. He made coffee, but does not know the feeding of the beasts in the morning, so Furnando came and told me to get up and feed him. I have spent the better part of today going through emails, sending emails, and getting my schedule together for the next two weeks. I start the second campaign tomorrow. I'm trying to work as many hours as I can to save up for the trip to Spain next year. One campaign for the Cincinnati Opera, and by the way, I think I have called every one in Ohio...gives me 20 hours a week-then shake in doctors appointments and Life/living things like concerts, and the other will give me 11-15 hours a week more. @smitty34877I may be calling you soon.....I'll be with Friends of Lincoln Center. Then when the 20 hour gig ends in 5 more weeks, I'll be back with my California friends for CTG. So then I'll be in NY in the mornings, and CA in the afternoons, and I will be able to sit down to dinner each night with DH. This I will be looking forward to. The cans of low sodium soups are getting old. @bennybear Now those are artichokes! When we were living in France, we would have them steamed, and peel off each leaf, dip them in a buttery sauce, and by using teeth only, strip the meat closest to the center. Yummy! @1ANGELCATI do hope that Houdini is feeling better and that food starts appealing to him. It's been a day with rain, and sun, and cool and hot, all over the board-currently 83 and partly sunny. The weather person showed a map of the weather coming our way-stop it you guys in Texas! No I'm Ok with the rain, it makes for great sleeping. We have tickets tonight for the Atlanta Master Chorale, the last concert of the season, held at Emory University. It's a block away from the protesters, who I think have every right to do so, but I'm hoping that there is no problem at the College tonight. They have already cancelled one concert this week, and last week we didnt go because news was so sketchy. If I get arrested, please for the cats sake, bail me out. Sipping tea and enjoying this afternoon. Just watched an interview with Jonathon Heyward. BSO is a very lucky symphony to have him. He will be conducting the Summer at Lincoln Center series.

@ger_77Such wonderful news! So great, I brought the band out!

@JazzyV I am so glad that you are doing so well- soon you will be doing this

Good Thursday Morning Dailyites! I am letting DH sleep in this morning, he deserves it. I am unable to stay in bed past the wake up, everything hurts, and by then I usually have a cat on my head telling me I'm late in the morning feeding. We are going to head up to the Heart and Vein doc to let him know that DH's pet scan showed a very angry area near the old stent, and he knows he will have more surgery on his leg. DH is associated with Winship for some of his cancer treatment. It is advertised as World Class Cancer Treatment, but lets be honest, DH has two things going against him- 1) he refused to go see a dr for years, even though the cancer was cutting through the skin on his face, 2) he never got a doc before or after he started the mose surgeries. His first surgery was 13 hours long, and the doc at that time asked me, why did he wait so long? The last time he had seen anything so bad the person had died within a week. I finally spoke up to his dermatologist and he didnt know DH wasnt seeing an oncologist, and he grabbed DH by the hand, and walked him down one level and introduced him to his current doc. That doc set him up with Winship for Proton Therapy after the chemo didnt work. So he has done chemo, he has done radiation, he now is doing immunotherapy. The one thing he is not doing, is quitting smoking. And this apparently is not allowing him to heal. So please keep him in your prayers. I did get him to do some breathing exercises yesterday, and he said they helped with the pain. Today I have a ton of work to do to get all my re hire paperwork straight for the next two campaigns. But right now, DH is sleeping, the cats are sleeping and it is my quiet hour. Thanks for letting me be with you all. The Daily is my favorite place to be. My boss called me yesterday to let me know they met with my Head Boss, and he said that my Head Boss loves me, and that they should be happy that I am working for them. I know my Head Boss was not happy about the way that they went about asking me to work for them, I was just supposed to be their back up, and instead I am one of two people who are their only two people, and that I work hard, and I am honest, and they should treat me better. I love my Head Boss, his only fault is that he hates cats. 🙀

This has been the last 3 days- monday doc tells DH that he cant do a nerve block for the pain as it may push the cancer towards the brain. Tuesday ENT PA says the holes in his face may be caused by his immunotherapy-nothing they can do to repair it, since he has had massive reconstructive surgery. (hole goes from the outside of his face into his mouth, making drinking, eating and swallowing hard.-he currently has paper tape over the hole-its about the size of a pencil eraser) the two on his nose have closed back up, but it makes his nose look like he was bit by one of the cats. Wednesday dermatologist tells him that she sees more cancer, and that we need a better doctor, refers him to another Doc, who has an appointment available in January. And yes, you can see the cancer if you look up his nose. I think we really need to talk to his oncologist, but DH doesn't seem to want to get that conversation started. HE is more worried about the baby kittens, turns out the momma cat only has two nipples, and he thinks the kittens are starving. I think that she rotates the kittens so that two can get fed at a time. And he told me that if two of them die, he will be really mad at me because it will be my fault. I told him if he was so worried, we take them all to the vets tomorrow. And he needs to wake up early to call the vet. Emergency. I'm just tired, from driving to his appointments each morning (this morning at 5) to working until 9 at night-tonight because of a screen error, I got a sale, but couldn't complete it without management's help. So I got done at 10:15 tonight.. Folded laundry with DH and took water out to momma cat, and sat down here to catch up. DH is watching Legends of F1-Jackie Stewart. I did take a 2 hour nap this afternoon. I think he has too much to think about to sleep right now. I get it. And that's where we are at. @StLouisCruiserssafe travels tomorrow my friend.

DH 's camera shots tell you when they were taken, but mine dont. I have to rely on memory.... so I have no idea what year we were in Juneau. It was 2018, as it was our 9th anniversary- We did the same excursion that @ottahand7 did, but since it was Carnival it had a different name, Salmon is Alaska, Hanging Gardens and Mendenhall Glacier. At the fishery when we arrived we scared off a seal that was climbing the ladder to get to the salmon that were headed home.... The indoor stuffed bear- View of the runway from the hilltop of the Hanging Gardens See-same flower Inside the green houses The glacier It was cloudy every day except for Glacier Bay (sunny, but no camera batteries) and in Ketchikan.... We went back to Alaska in 2023 on our first HAL cruise. And I would love to go back again. No good news for DH. for yesterday and again today I am still not ready to talk about it (it would take too long). Will catch up later.

Rabbit, rabbit, white rabbit. Good Wednesday Morning Dailyites!

Good Tuesday Morning Dailyites! It's 64 cloudy, and may I say humid. Rain expected today. The docs added some lab tests for DH this morning, so we are going in to midtown a bit earlier than expected. @RMLincolnI am sorry that your DH's second eye is not doing as well as hoped, and I hope that the drainage is working better today, that he is not having pain, and you both can make it through another hard day today. As you say, one day at a time. Hugs being sent your way. @smitty34877I hope your shoulder is feeling better, and that the aids have shown up to care for Tana. The kittens seem to be doing alright, we do, as grand cats, worry. The remaining stray cats are developing an almost decent relationship. Clown has learned to jump from the "dead" jeep up onto the roof. (I'm impressed) Butter and Collard Greens are no longer fighting, and both are sleeping in the car port. Chumley sleeps under the ivy in the back 40, and comes out when food is placed in it's proper spot. The other strays have moved on. Momma cat has settled in well with living on the porch. I need to get pictures, but I also need some decent light. The babies eyes are now open, and they are crawling around everywhere. So I dont want to use a flash. I need some afternoon light, and the time in the afternoon to get a decent picture. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday. @0106 the #3 recipe looks really good. I actually may be able to sneak that cauliflower rice in with that one. Stay safe everyone!

@lobsternight Happy Anniversary!

Its mid afternoon, and today did not go well. Hoping to get DH off all the meds, and have a nerve block. Doc wouldnt do it, said he was scared that inserting a needle would push more cancer closer to the brain. Or cause bleeding near the brain. So we have to figure out something else. He did mention meditation, mindfulness and that DH could get free acupuncture through Windship, as long as one of his docs were with Winship. And while we were in that appointment, another one of his dics office's called and told him the doc wanted to see him, we went over there (to Winsdhip) she was not available and wont be until June, so what is he supposed to do with the hole that has now appeared in his face and goes through his cheek? Any way, once the front desk saw him, and the tape that he has to wear so he can swallow, they called, and he has an appointment tomorrow . And then the very early one on Wednesday. with the cancer dermatologist. At this point Mose surgery is not an option, and the cancer seems to be inside his nose. Long day, work tonight, long day tomorrow, work tomorrow night, long day on Wednesday, work Wednesday night....Please keep CHuck in your prayers as he has run out of options at this point, besides the immunotherapy which does nothing for the pain.

Good Monday Morning Dailyites-just a few more chores to do, and then out the door to DH's Pain appointment. Popping in to day "hey". Hugs to all.

@ger_77Your hot dogs sound like last weeks Taqueria del Sol's Taco special. I think that is a great way to serve hotdogs..

Good Sunday Morning Dailyites! Computer says its 64 and sunny...a minute ago it said 65. I wonder where my weather actually comes from.... @grapau27Thank you for bringing us Father David. I knew that we had an early appointment tomorrow morning in Midtown, but DH told me at 11 last night, that he had a 7:40 appointment Wednesday morning on the north side of town which takes a REAL hour to get to. Especially since one of the bridges that crosses over the highway is under repair for 3 months, and everyone who uses that bridge will be using the one that I need to take. Add that to working until 9 the night before, I am trying to harvest as much sleep as I can. But right now him seeing this doc is VERY important. So a late start today. I told the furbabies to let me sleep until at least 8, and they did. I hope everyone has a wonderful day, and if you are in the path of the storms, please be safe!

@ger_77Thank you. Kevin is adorable ( I too thought of Up) both of my oranges are sound asleep. I will show them the picture in the morning.

@ger_77Congratulations for the whole family with the adoption of Kevin. Pictures please, I have to show the oranges they are not the only orange cats in the world. @Cruzin TerriMy oldest friend in Atlanta has dementia/Alzeimer's...we were supposed to go up North to Block Island, and she would not go. Her hubby was heartbroken. He became worried that he would not be able to travel anymore. However she has no problem going to Cedar Key Florida because they will drive, she doesnt have to be in a crowd, and she understands that we are all going to be together except at bedtime. It was the flying that she did not want to do to get up north. So their vacations will be via roads. She hasnt driven in years, doesnt know if she has an email address, and doesnt go on the computer anymore-too scary for her. I understand your recent disappointment, and hope you two can find things to do to keep you both happy. I have been thinking of you and your situation. @bennybearI have always loved your pictures, as I enjoy seeing @DeeniEncinitas's paintings. I think you both should make books. I would have you both on my coffee table forever. he he

Hoo? loves @bennybear's owl Pictures? I DO!🦉 @Seasick SailorOliver is a cutie and deserves to be pampered! @StLouisCruisers your grand pups are also adorable! Dont want to show any puppy favoritism...LOL. Well, I think I have homes for 3 of the kittens. I know DH wants to keep the runt, and I want to keep the momma Munchkin. @Cruising-alongI love lilacs. That is one thing I really miss from living up north. They do not grow in the heat of the south. Lovely vase.

An important announcement to all wind drinkers. Due to the terrible weather and temperatures that we have had over the past 3 years...grapes are not growing well, and the price of wine will be rising. Of course neither are peaches, pears and apples. (In fact Georgia lost 80% of last year's peach crop) * Expect prices to rise. Rising prices for inferior products. How am I supposed to eat healthy? *More peaches actually come from one county in SC, than all the peaches in GA.

Good Saturday Morning Daiyites! Its cloudy and 61, I did hear the weatherperson say it would get up into the 70's, but I really wasnt awake....and I had to feed the cats. There must be another stray in heat, because the number of cats I am feeding seems to be decreasing. I am off on Saturdays, so far...but DH has to work. I really see a nap in my future. Currently creating breakfast. I will have my favorite, bacon and peanut butter sandwich. Since I have been working the late shift, Lunch has been the main meal, and DH has been heating up soup for dinner. I guess if i get the absolute split shift going, it will be salad for dinner, and soup for lunch. Maybe we can live off gelato. Devil dogs were good, but always a bit dry to me. I wish my parents had taught me how to save, and I would love a small dog that is pampered, but the cats are enough. Trust me. Several years ago I had an idea of keeping a journal, and I bought a blank book, and pout quotes on every 4th page, to inspire me to write. I found the empty book last week and shared the quote of the day (today) with DH. IT was the 5th quote in the book. Guess I can use the book now. @StLouisCruisersI love the pictures. Looks like a long walk! But beautiful. @0106I'm glad that you found a way in, but I'll help anytime you need me to. Have a great day everyone, and for those in the middle part of the country, I hear your storms will be worse today-please be safe!

Just heard from Tina, is any one having problems with CC being a white screen? Nothing else?

OMG! We are out of Gelato! Dessert is now Skinny Dipped Chocolate Almonds.....

Good Friday Morning Dailyites! Yesterday was a hard day for both DH and I, life things, and his health things. Being a pawn on the chess board of work I was told yesterday morning that I would rejoin CTG in 3 weeks, once the "real": employee came back to work for the opera. Mid afternoon I found out that the "real" employee was not going to take this job, as it only offered 20 hours, and that I could not work for both at the same time. But by last night at 10, my hero boss for an east coast job, saved my day, and will work with me on weird hours in the mornings. DH and I were going to go to Emory tomorrow to hear Verdi's Requiem, but feel that with the college unrest, and the demonstrations going on there, we are better off staying home. We did not lose money on tickets, I am often invited to events for free. It just would have been nice to get away from the our daily problems. In my last day of "celebration" we are heading out this morning to mail some items, go to W-M since we didn't get there the other day, and have lunch at my favorite Thai restaurant. Its a ways from home, but near a W-M. And I need to pay the water bill. Problems still exist with mail delivery in the Atlanta area. I am trying to catch up with what happened yesterday, but @RMLincoln condolences on the loss of your DSIL. @JazzyVglad that you are getting more sleep and are achey, not incapacitated with pain. Al Roker is talking about bad weather in the middle of the country-be safe everyone!

@dfish Have a very Happy Birthday and safe travels

Good Thursday Morning Dailyites! Its 55 and sunny-the weatherman said it will go up to the upper 70's. I can turn the heater off on the porch, and let the indoor cats sit in the window sill and chatter at the birds at the bird feeder. However, DH pointed out to me that we need to make a trip to W-M to get laundry detergent, and dishwashing detergent, but no dog walking! Donna is off for the next two days! Yeah! In fact I looked out the window and she is out walking her dog right now! @smitty34877I am so glad that the NH family came down and gave you a hand this past week. I hope you were able to catch up on some sleep this week, and that something was worked out with the night time assistance for the future. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers every day. Santorini-When we booked out cruise last year, this was one port that we decided that due to DH's vision, and the amount of stairs I kept seeing in Dailyites photos, that we would go into port, and stay in port. There were 5 major cruise ships in port and two smaller ones, and port and town were packed with people. From the tender-the mule and walking trial, with the gondola to the left These building were along the water line - Where do these doors lead to? And how do you get to the doors? I know this is not a scenic picture, but I am always amazed how Mother Nature can make something grow, any where she wants Looking back to the top of the island