The Daily for Thursday 04/28/2022

[Oceansaway17]

6 hours ago, StLouisCruisers said:

Anyway she got the job done and here it is.

 

 

wow this is one of the neatest ideas. Love the tall thin tree with decorations from each holiday.

I bet you have some good storage bins and labels.

 

thanks for sharing.

[puppycanducruise]

@JAM37 Thanks for the good wishes.

[StLouisCruisers]

9 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said:

wow this is one of the neatest ideas. Love the tall thin tree with decorations from each holiday.

I bet you have some good storage bins and labels.

 

thanks for sharing.

 

Thank you - it's my daughter's tree, and yes she is working on getting this decor all organized neatly.  You should see how neat her desk is in her classroom.  I hardly recognize this side of her after her teenage years.  🤷‍♀️

[Oceansaway17]

4 minutes ago, StLouisCruisers said:

 

Thank you - it's my daughter's tree, and yes she is working on getting this decor all organized neatly.  You should see how neat her desk is in her classroom.  I hardly recognize this side of her after her teenage years.  🤷‍♀️

well I bet she is quite crafty.  Now the patriotic holiday are a coming up like Memorial day and 4th of July.

BTW I have family in GA about 1 hours above Augusta.

[Crazy For Cats]

Good Afternoon All, thanks for the daily report.  Today’s meal suggestion sounds good and like @dfish I would add some meat to the recipe.  The work week has been busy and thankfully it’s Friday Eve.

This happens twice a day with River.

 

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

A very late good afternoon.  We did go to Total Wine in Fort Worth this morning, but got a late start.  At least, our liquor cabinet is pretty well stocked for a while.  We tried to stop at Costco, but the parking lot was a zoo.  Since we really didn't need anything there, we decided to wait for another day.  I found replacement picture frames for the ones that fell off the wall a few years ago.   It was in the 70s this morning with a lot of clouds, so we were able to put the top down on the way home.  

 

A salute to Astronomy Day, and I wish the skies were clearer today.   We still need to get the telescopes off the motorhome and set up.  I'll join the non-poetry lovers group of Dailyites, however, there are a few poems I like.  Kiss Your Mate is a good idea.

 

I like today's quote and maybe I won't feel so bad when I waste time.

 

The meal sounds good, and I make a vegetarian version of stuffed shells that is a hit around here.  If I added meat, it would probably be ground Italian sausage.   The wine also sounds nice, along with a good price.  We'll pass on the drink.

 

We have been to Loreto, and I'll repost the pictures I shared last June.  

 

@puppycanducruise  🥂 HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF YOUR FIRST DATE!  🌹  The roses are beautiful.

@dfish  Debbie, I hope you have some good news from the surgeon, so you can be pain free soon.

@smitty34877  Terry, thank you for the pictures of the Bronx Zoo.  It's good to share it with your DGSs.  We went once when DH was in the Army in NJ, and had fun watching the gorilla who had more fun watching the people.

@StLouisCruisers  Can't wait to see pictures when DD gets her new puppy.  Glad that Ryan, Jen and Buddy are all improving.

@mamaofami  Good news that you found a place to get your J&J booster.

@PoppyBanks  Welcome to the Daily and to the friendliest site on CC.

@1ANGELCAT  Hope the new neurologist is a good fit.

@Heartgrove  I'm glad that with the new transfer from Venice you were able to change your plans to include Lake Como.

@jayhawk66  Sorry that there are positive cases on NS, but glad the Captain is now requiring masks.  Stay safe and well.

@Vict0riann  Ann, I'm sorry your DS and his partner have Covid.  Hope the cases are mild and they are well soon.

@Sharon in AZ  It looks like we headed east just in time.  Though there were a couple of days when our thermometer in Quartzsite did read 101F for a while.

@aliaschief  Thank you for the sunset pictures.

@Lady Hudson  Sorry your DSIL had to be moved as I know that is unsettling, but I'm glad everyone likes the new facility.

@Cruzin Terri  Terry, I'm glad you are feeling a bit better and that you and DH could celebrate his birthday in style.

 

Lenda

[dfish]

Good afternoon, everyone.

 

The surgeon wants an ultrasound of the abdomen.   Is there any other kind of imaging that can be done?   I've had x-rays, MRI, CT, and now ultrasound.  If there is more, let me know and I'll tell him to schedule those, too, and be done with it.  

 

He thinks it is the gall bladder, but the pain isn't in the right places for gall bladder.  The CT did find stones, so maybe that is the issue.   He said he'd take that out and if that wasn't the problem then we could go back and do the adrenal mass.   Frustrating.   I don't really feel any closer to a resolution on this than I was before I paid him beaucoup bucks.

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

In honor of Astronomy Day, here is a picture of M51, Whirlpool Galaxy, with another smaller galaxy above it.  The larger galaxy is pulling the a smaller one into it.  DH took this picture with his new telescope on January 6 this year.

 

Lenda

 

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

I finally found the pictures I posted on July 31, 2021, of Loreto and our to San Javier.  Evidently, it was also Mutts Day.

 

We were in Loreto on the Ruby Princess in 2016.  It is in the Sea of Cortez on the east coast of Baja California north of La Paz.  Cruise ships usually only do one or two cruises in that area each year.  We took a tour to San Javier, a small town up in the mountains; then, we walked through Loreto on the way back to the pier.

 

The sunrise on Loreto as we approached the anchorage.

 

The main street and church in San Javier

 

Behind the church was an area with ancient trees with twisted trunks.

 

In honor of mutts day, a local resident

 

The little café where we had an early, good lunch

 

On the way back to Loreto, we stopped at a view point with a wayside chapel/

 

Back in Loreto, our guide took us to the local church.

 

Loreto on the walk back to the pier and the tenders.

 

Lenda

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

20 minutes ago, dfish said:

Good afternoon, everyone.

 

The surgeon wants an ultrasound of the abdomen.   Is there any other kind of imaging that can be done?   I've had x-rays, MRI, CT, and now ultrasound.  If there is more, let me know and I'll tell him to schedule those, too, and be done with it.  

 

He thinks it is the gall bladder, but the pain isn't in the right places for gall bladder.  The CT did find stones, so maybe that is the issue.   He said he'd take that out and if that wasn't the problem then we could go back and do the adrenal mass.   Frustrating.   I don't really feel any closer to a resolution on this than I was before I paid him beaucoup bucks.

 

Debbie, I'm sorry you did not get a definite answer.  To keep you from having to be put under twice, couldn't he just take care of both the gall bladder and the mass at once?

 

Lenda

[grapau27]

20 minutes ago, dfish said:

Good afternoon, everyone.

 

The surgeon wants an ultrasound of the abdomen.   Is there any other kind of imaging that can be done?   I've had x-rays, MRI, CT, and now ultrasound.  If there is more, let me know and I'll tell him to schedule those, too, and be done with it.  

 

He thinks it is the gall bladder, but the pain isn't in the right places for gall bladder.  The CT did find stones, so maybe that is the issue.   He said he'd take that out and if that wasn't the problem then we could go back and do the adrenal mass.   Frustrating.   I don't really feel any closer to a resolution on this than I was before I paid him beaucoup bucks.

Sending you our prayers 🙏 that a solution can be found to make you better Debbie.

Graham.

 

 

 

[grapau27]

5 minutes ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

I finally found the pictures I posted on July 31, 2021, of Loreto and our to San Javier.  Evidently, it was also Mutts Day.

 

We were in Loreto on the Ruby Princess in 2016.  It is in the Sea of Cortez on the east coast of Baja California north of La Paz.  Cruise ships usually only do one or two cruises in that area each year.  We took a tour to San Javier, a small town up in the mountains; then, we walked through Loreto on the way back to the pier.

 

The sunrise on Loreto as we approached the anchorage.

 

The main street and church in San Javier

 

Behind the church was an area with ancient trees with twisted trunks.

 

In honor of mutts day, a local resident

 

The little café where we had an early, good lunch

 

On the way back to Loreto, we stopped at a view point with a wayside chapel/

 

Back in Loreto, our guide took us to the local church.

 

Loreto on the walk back to the pier and the tenders.

 

Lenda

Nice photos of Loreto and also of the galaxy Lenda.

Graham.

[rafinmd]

Zaandam leaving Port Everglades.

 

https://www.portevergladeswebcam.com/

3 toots

 

Roy

Edited April 28, 2022 by rafinmd

[kazu]

Thanks for the Thursday Daily, Rich and your faithfulness in starting it for the last 3 years 👍 

 

I am very late to the party today but finally have the strength to post.  Yesterday was not good and today was the worst.  When the PCA (Personal Care Assistant) says ‘we are all here for you - would you like a hug’  you know the picture isn’t pretty.   And it really wasn’t.  I’ve never been so scared or sad as I was today and last night.  Jose’s oedema is so bad that the water is seeping out creating blisters (in this case - on his feet).  It’s very painful and I’m sure he didn’t know it was me there except for maybe one minute.

thank heavens Jose was transferred to this ward.  I have a full update now and wound care was called in twice for Jose and a specialist is evaluating what food he can eat with his difficulty in swallowing.  They are working on his oedema and I hope tomorrow is a bit better.  I am exhausted.

 

sorry @rafinmdno kiss today - it would have frightened him.  I do slip my shield off at times to give him one and hope I don’t get in trouble but today was not the day for that 😢 

 

 

@puppycanducruise Your roses are gorgeous and well deserved.  Happy Anniversary!

 

 

7 hours ago, StLouisCruisers said:

She says she'll be pretty busy with the new puppy they plan on getting on or about May 21.  It will be the end of the school year so she will be doing some training of the new pup so it will be good she won't have to redecorate the tree for a while.

 

So happy to hear there is a new puppy on the way for her ♥️ I love her Cinco de Mayo tree and I know Jose would too.

 

7 hours ago, PoppyBanks said:

Loving the quote, meal, drink, wine and destination for today 🥰

 

Welcome to the Daily 🙂 

 

6 hours ago, 1ANGELCAT said:

 

     Leaving shortly for a Dr appointment in Hershey. This is to replace the Neurologist I wasn’t comfortable with in December. Will see if this is any better 🤞

 

 

Best wishes for your appointment.  I hope this one is much better 🤞 

 

3 hours ago, Vict0riann said:

 I have stored it for when we next entertain DS and his partner.  BTW, they both have Covid and are NOT enjoying it!  I've heard a lot of whining...  Just stay away from me!  Sorry to hear there is Covid again on the NS,.  Haven't heard from @sailingdutchy for a while, but they should both have good antibodies.

 

So sorry to hear your DS & partner have covid, Ann. 😔 I agree - stay away 😉.  Sadly my sister and BIL now have it as well.  So now, both my sisters have gotten it despite carefulness.  So far I haven’t and I’m the one going to the hospital every day 😳 

 

2 hours ago, Lady Hudson said:

Update on DSIL — she now has to move from facility that we all like.  It’s mostly because she cannot use the rehab part so her space is needed for someone who needs the rehab.  The facility does not have memory loss care.  So that is up in the air.  Distressing for DH that his sister cannot remember who has visited and who has not.  

 

I am so sorry to hear this 😔 I hope her new facility will be a good one 🙏🏻 It is so important.

 

2 hours ago, Lady Hudson said:

Getting ready for another 2 week cruise.  I hate to say it but after this I am ready to stay home for a while.  Being on the cruise is great — but the packing and unpacking for 2 is a lot of work.

 

Have a great cruise!

 

50 minutes ago, Cruzin Terri said:

Although Jim’s birthday was on April 18, we never celebrated because I was already sick.  Two days later he was sick too.

So today we finally celebrated his birthday at Toscana.  We decided that we would just make it a moveable feast.  The General Manager sent us a bottle of wine, so we had a very nice dinner with a little birthday cake. It was a very nice evening.

 

I am so glad the two of you finally were able to celebrate Jim’s Birthday 🙂 

 

8 minutes ago, dfish said:

The surgeon wants an ultrasound of the abdomen.   Is there any other kind of imaging that can be done?   I've had x-rays, MRI, CT, and now ultrasound.  If there is more, let me know and I'll tell him to schedule those, too, and be done with it.  

 

No, I think you’ve got them all covered now.  Over the last 5 months I’ve learned all the key tests.  Ultra sounds can show things MRI’s don’t and vice versa so hopefully it helps 🤞 

 

8 minutes ago, dfish said:

 

He thinks it is the gall bladder, but the pain isn't in the right places for gall bladder.  The CT did find stones, so maybe that is the issue.   He said he'd take that out and if that wasn't the problem then we could go back and do the adrenal mass.   Frustrating.   I don't really feel any closer to a resolution on this than I was before I paid him beaucoup bucks.

 

I know it’s frustrating but it sounds like he is being methodical.  I do hope he can get it resolved for you 🙏🏻 

 

Prayers for everyone on the Care list & those that need them and a 🥂 to those on the Celebratory / Shout Out list.

[grapau27]

4 hours ago, Vict0riann said:

Good morning, Dailyites!  I scanned the "news" yesterday, but we were busy and in and out all day, so I was worn out and sore and didn't post.  I did think of you all, and said prayers for those needing them.  Today we have eye appointments in an hour, and the heat pump people are wandering in and out, as the thing doesn't work.  New pump being installed.  At least the weather is good, and we are not freezing!

 

That vegan recipe looks really good.  I have stored it for when we next entertain DS and his partner.  BTW, they both have Covid and are NOT enjoying it!  I've heard a lot of whining...  Just stay away from me!  Sorry to hear there is Covid again on the NS,.  Haven't heard from @sailingdutchy for a while, but they should both have good antibodies.

 

 

Sorry to hear your son and his partner have Covid Ann.

I hope it is not serious and they recover quickly.

Graham.

[rafinmd]

9 minutes ago, kazu said:

I am very late to the party today but finally have the strength to post.  Yesterday was not good and today was the worst.  When the PCA (Personal Care Assistant) says ‘we are all here for you - would you like a hug’  you know the picture isn’t pretty.   And it really wasn’t.  I’ve never been so scared or sad as I was today and last night.  Jose’s oedema is so bad that the water is seeping out creating blisters (in this case - on his feet).  It’s very painful and I’m sure he didn’t know it was me there except for maybe one minute.

thank heavens Jose was transferred to this ward.  I have a full update now and wound care was called in twice for Jose and a specialist is evaluating what food he can eat with his difficulty in swallowing.  They are working on his oedema and I hope tomorrow is a bit better.  I am exhausted.

 

sorry @rafinmdno kiss today - it would have frightened him.  I do slip my shield off at times to give him one and hope I don’t get in trouble but today was not the day for that 😢

Oh, my God, how horrible. I do hope there is one small silver lining.  Will this get him back in the medically necessary column?  Prayers definitely in order.

 

Rot

 

[kazu]

6 minutes ago, rafinmd said:

Oh, my God, how horrible. I do hope there is one small silver lining.  Will this get him back in the medically necessary column?  Prayers definitely in order.

 

Rot

 

 

Thanks Roy.  I honestly hope it doesn’t put him back in the medical column.  That stops his place in the wait list for the Nursing Home and we start all over again. (And he would be moved from this ward which is the best one ever - it’s a transition ward for moving to a nursing home - they are so gentle and sweet here - I want him here until he can be placed).

The specialists and nursing care is paid for by our health coverage - no worries -  but I still pay for the hospital.  Even though he is medically discharged, any medical treatment is automatically covered.  it’s no different than if he was at home and went to the ER or had an appointment.  That is all covered.

[Vict0riann]

So sorry José is having such a bad time, Jacqui.  I pray for him (and you) every day, and will do extra today.  I hope they can at least keep him comfortable.

[durangoscots]

I am sorry that Jose is having a rough time of it. Hopefully he (and you) can get some relief. It sounds like the ward he is in is a good one. Sending cyber hugs and lots of prayers.

 

Susan

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

@kazu  Oh Jacqui, I'm so sorry the last two days have been so rough and that Jose is having so much difficulty.  It sounds like he is the right place and is getting good care from all the people working in the unit, and that they are there for you too.  I hope that tomorrow and the days to come are better for both of you.  ((((((((((HUGS))))))))))

 

I'm sorry your sister and DBIL have Covid.  I hope their cases are mild and they are well soon.

 

Lenda

Edited April 28, 2022 by Quartzsite Cruiser

[JazzyV]

Ugh. My post went into cyberspace. Trying again.

 

@smitty34877 Looks like a fun time at the zoo.

@Vict0riann Sorry to hear DS and partner have Covid. Hopefully mild cases.

@Cruzin Terri I'm glad you are feeling a bit better and were able to celebrate DH's birthday.

@dfish More tests! I guess he's being thorough. Was this a general surgeon? Around here it's usually an endocrine surgeon that removes adrenal tumors.

@Quartzsite Cruiser Very nice galaxy shot by DH. Thanks for the Loreto pictures.

@kazu So sorry to hear about Jose's new issues; I guess one small bright spot is that this new unit seems to be on top of things. (((HUGS))) and prayers for you. I hope DS and DBIL have mild cases of Covid.

[Quartzsite Cruiser]

Here are three more pictures that DH took this winter using his new telescopes which he can control with his tablet.

 

This one is NGC253, the Sculptor Galaxy, taken on January 19, 2022.

 

NGC4565, the Needle Galaxy, taken February 25, 2022.

 

M65, Leo Triplet, a small close group of galaxies.  This was also taken February 25.

 

Lenda

 

[AncientWanderer]

@kazuJacqui, I'm so very sorry to hear that Jose has had such a setback.  It must be absolutely heartbreaking to watch him go through this ordeal.  Just heartbreaking.  Many extra prayers are with you.  

 

[USN59-79]

37 minutes ago, Quartzsite Cruiser said:

Here are three more pictures that DH took this winter using his new telescopes which he can control with his tablet.

 

This one is NGC253, the Sculptor Galaxy, taken on January 19, 2022.

 

NGC4565, the Needle Galaxy, taken February 25, 2022.

 

M65, Leo Triplet, a small close group of galaxies.  This was also taken February 25.

 

Lenda

 

Thanks for those pictures, Lenda.  I had no idea that a home telescope could produce results like that.  I assume you have to be far from the lights of the city, a very clear night sky, and a steady foundation for the telescope.

[JAM37]

@dfish 

Debbie, I'm sorry you feel no progress has been made. Prayers that the ultrasound gives a definitive diagnosis and that only one surgery is necessary.

 

@Vict0riann Ann, praying DS and his partner get well soon.

 

@Cruzin Terri Terri, happy you are feeling better and that you and Jim were able to celebrate.

 

@StLouisCruisers Sandi, I'm glad to hear Buddy, Jen and Ryan are all improving. DD's tree is terrific and always brings a smile. I can't wait to see it next time. Also looking forward to new puppy pictures.

 

@Lady Hudson Katherine, Very sorry to hear DSIL being moved.

 

Have a wonderful cruise.

 

@kazu Jacqui, I am sad and happy for you and Jose at the same time. Continuous prayers for comfort, strength and rest.

 

@smitty34877 Terry, glad you had a great day at the zoo.

 

@Quartzsite Cruiser Lenda, love all of the pictures.