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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Apr 9, 2024, 10:08pm EDT, 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Julie thank you! I will keep sleuthing!
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Apr 7, 2024, 2:51pm EDT, 2 weeks, 6 days ago
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Apr 7, 2024, 2:49pm EDT, 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Good afternoon! We have had high winds for DAYS here!
Good news: son's cardiac issues resolving after a nasty bout of COVID. Bad news: Both cars broke down.
I did not know about Jim L. If that is true this makes me very sad.
I volunteered at the Habitat for Humanity sale pricing items. I would have done more but Mike had a big VA appointment. He is slowly progressing in both Parkinson's and dementia but we have held both beasts at bay for over seven years! Our couples counselor and my caregiver group counseling is all very helpful.
Any idea who made this? Almost 8" tall, very thin ruffle that rings when tapped.
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katie_delano posted an update Thursday, Apr 4, 2024, 8:58am EDT, 3 weeks, 2 days ago
I hear New England is getting a Spring storm!!
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katie_delano posted an update Wednesday, Apr 3, 2024, 5:34pm EDT, 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Greetings from VERY windy Missouri!
Good news: son and Subie both well. I have sold glass, china, artwork and other treasures this week and they have all gone to good homes! Not enough to cover everything but close!
Weather appears to be wacky everywhere!
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katie_delano posted an update Saturday, Mar 23, 2024, 3:35pm EDT, 1 month ago
I want to alert everyone that this virus may appear as "just a cold" to some, it is NOT to everyone.
Subie has been transferred from my regular mechanic to Subaru as there is more going on that they can not identify/. Sigh. I'd best start selling faster.
Thankfully my neighbor took me to the Farmer's Market and the grocery so we're well stocked. I can at least relax while we wait.
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katie_delano posted an update Friday, Mar 22, 2024, 8:30am EDT, 1 month ago
I love hearing about when glassies actually got to meet each other. I still have some old emails from some who have gone on now. Those old days were fun, and I leared so much from them.
Youngest experienced cardiac issues from a nasty case of COVID. It's still out there and can be devastating. He is in care of a cardiologist.
My old Subaru broke down very publicly on the bridge on Broadway here that goes over Highway 63 as we were on the way to the oral surgeon for Mike. Amazingly, as police were nearby working an accident scene I had oodles of help! Tow truck arrived immediately! I think it was the original fuel pump that went. NO advance warning as I'd had the car checked out the week before (oil change, etc.). I need to sell something quick!
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Feb 25, 2024, 11:12pm EST, 2 months ago
Welcome, Liz!
NancyP I can't sign in to the Book Board with my regular sign-in. Gorgeous weather here.
Friends from college (1968) will be through town towing a trailer with a 1954 Rolls Royce inside! This should be a fun meet up!
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024, 5:37am EST, 2 months, 1 week ago
With all the crazy weather all over the country, we've lucked out. Sunny and decent enough for daily walks!
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katie_delano posted an update Saturday, Jan 27, 2024, 11:00am EST, 3 months ago
Happy Birthday Marymelodee!
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katie_delano posted an update Saturday, Jan 27, 2024, 10:59am EST, 3 months ago
Good gloomy, wet morning. Off to the Farmer's Market in an hour.
NancyP, I got my ears done and no dizzies! But I took a CBD gummy and I know that helped. I usually get White-coat Syndrome and with the gummy, my BP was normal. I love my new ENT nurse and go back every six months now. Not three years!!
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katie_delano posted an update Friday, Jan 19, 2024, 6:14pm EST, 3 months, 1 week ago
Happy Birthday Shelly!!
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Jan 7, 2024, 7:23am EST, 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Happy New Year a bit late. We expect the first winter storm on Monday. We have a standing order for snowplow if over 3" accumulate as we have a very long, steep driveway.
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023, 7:50am EST, 4 months, 1 week ago
Good morning.
Carl, I have been worried about my nephew and his family along the Maine coast. No word from them. It sounds awful but amazing you have power!
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023, 5:53pm EST, 4 months, 2 weeks ago
NancyP I always worry about that. It has never happened but I know it can. How long did it last? I have no one here to help me if I get that,
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023, 4:44pm EST, 4 months, 2 weeks ago
NancyP. My next thing is to get of all things an ear cleaning. I realize my hearing is not the best--and I know exactly what it is and should have done this ages ago! Always nice to hear again!
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023, 12:08pm EST, 4 months, 2 weeks ago
I have been MIA for a while. The trip (two weeks) to NC and GA was a huge success. Thanksgiving brought 7 to our table and I have decided next year to make it a potluck. I was so tired!!
Since then I have a dear friend in hospital with no diagnosis yet, and we lost a darling friend who always made the day a bit sunnier for everyone. It was sudden and we are all still very broken hearted.
Mike is walking better than ever which is amazing as Parkinson's is progressive. Therapy is the key (and good food and keeping busy). The bad news is that caregivers often burn out and die before the person they care for, so I am trying to be good to myself.
Got to get a tree this week!!
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katie_delano posted an update Thursday, Sep 14, 2023, 6:34pm EDT, 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Hello all. Carl, I have relatives in Maine and I am worried about this storm. They are battening down hatches I presume.
My neighbor's garden was terrible. She did get a LOT of peppers.
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katie_delano posted an update Thursday, Sep 14, 2023, 5:35am EDT, 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Good morning!
Shelly, please see a doctor about your balance. Youmight have a vitamin dficency and there is help for that.
Anyone know Susan's last name? I really hope she is kay, and what about her husband? He's in a veterans' home I believe. She is in a part of GA not far from my family.
Julie--great photos! More, please.
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Sep 10, 2023, 10:34am EDT, 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi everyone (whoever is still here).
NancyP we had that awful heat, then torrential rains. Now it is in the 60s and GORGEOUS. My yard helper never showed. So Tuesday the lawn gets mowed and trimmed by the regular service.
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Aug 22, 2023, 5:48pm EDT, 8 months, 1 week ago
Hi everyone! Julie my fingers are tingly just READING about it!!!
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katie_delano posted an update Saturday, Aug 19, 2023, 7:46am EDT, 8 months, 1 week ago
Morning everyone!
Julie, a little under 2500 metres. You were a LOT higher. We had New Yrk kids get a touch of mild altitude sickness because they did not acclimate. It does take about two days.
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katie_delano posted an update Friday, Aug 18, 2023, 8:58am EDT, 8 months, 1 week ago
Good morning!!
Wow, Julie!!! How exciting. Yes, the humidity must have been awful in Delhi but oh the mountains!!! How fantastic. Thank goodness you conditioned yourself for this as high altitude can be vary hard on folks. I did too much the first visit to Silver City NM as we went to the Clidf Dwellings on a hot day and climbing around I developed a fast heartbeat. Water and a rest put me right but I should have acclimated myself. That was 8,000 feet.
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Aug 15, 2023, 11:24am EDT, 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Morning!
Before dashing off for Mike's meds and his desired croissants, I discovered a jade plant had toppled right out of its tiny pot, I repotted in a much bigger one after cutting it back some, and now I have five nice ones in water, which should re-root. Daughter in law took one, son's girlfriend took one.
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katie_delano posted an update Monday, Aug 14, 2023, 7:44pm EDT, 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi all. Wow, NancyP you have been quite the voyager. I have spent hours cutting back invasive honeysuckle.
I had a batch of books to sell to a book shop today and danged if I could not find a place to park. I rescheduled for next Monday. Then I left my hot rotisserie chicken out and forgot to put it away once it had cooled. What a dunce.
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Jul 30, 2023, 9:01pm EDT, 9 months ago
Shelly I heard from her a while back, let me see if I can find that email.
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Jul 30, 2023, 8:34am EDT, 9 months ago
Good morning! 60 MPH winds and rain yesterday. Whoo!
Carl glad you will get some of that great Maine weather at last.
Shelly it was an amethyst color. Hard to resist.
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katie_delano posted an update Friday, Jul 28, 2023, 11:36am EDT, 9 months ago
Nancy Happy Birthday! Yes buy yourself a pretty thing! I almost bought the "Spring Crocus" water bottle at $25 from the Blenko Seconds Sale but I have yellow, aqua and red, and a cobalt mini. I really almost did it.
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katie_delano posted an update Saturday, Jul 15, 2023, 1:17pm EDT, 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Good afternoon!
Woohoooo! Julie I know it will be a real adventure. Have the best time ever!
Last night in the storm I got soaked to the skin, water in me boots, struggling to hold a broken downspout together. A big hickory came down too.
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katie_delano posted an update Wednesday, Jul 12, 2023, 6:00pm EDT, 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Happy Birthday, Carl! Everyone seems to be having garden woes this year from too much or not enough rain!
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Jul 11, 2023, 4:04pm EDT, 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Good afternoon! Is everyone in the NE okay? I am worried about West Point (among other places) where my parents' graves are.
This rain appears to be epic.
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katie_delano posted an update Wednesday, Jun 28, 2023, 8:56pm EDT, 10 months ago
Evening, all.
Julie Shelly and I will take turns worrying!
Mike is doing well. Right now he is devouring a "clean out the fridge" salad (with my honey-mustard dressing). Made with local everything except the turkey bacon crumbles and slivered almonds.
Carl, my lilies are JUST NOW blooming. We think it was indeed the wacky weather. Hardly any irises. And I have weeded but not fertilized because you do it after the bloom. I did cut back the lilacs. Hope they bloom better next spring. Haven't mowed all June.
Mike going in for carotid doppler and cardiac appointment. I retested for alpha-gal and indeed my numbers are significantly lower but I am still positive so no cheese yet (darn).
Going dairy.mammal free and gluten free has lowered my LDL by over 20 points.
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Jun 27, 2023, 4:45pm EDT, 10 months ago
Notice the guitar pick in his mouth.
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Jun 27, 2023, 4:44pm EDT, 10 months ago
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katie_delano posted an update Monday, Jun 26, 2023, 10:47am EDT, 10 months ago
Hi, NancyP!
I would post photos but I can't seem to get that to work today.
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katie_delano posted an update Monday, Jun 26, 2023, 7:15am EDT, 10 months ago
Good morning.
Julie, he did! In 2017 we were on the verge of calling hospice when he began to improve. A massive UTI was making his dementia worse. He did fine until last October when he developed Parkinsons, and is now in therapy for that. In spite of it all, he continues to enjoy family, friends and fun!
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Jun 25, 2023, 5:34pm EDT, 10 months, 1 week ago
Good day, everyone!
Mike celebrated his 80th in fine style. First, cousins came from Iowa. They had such fun reminiscing about days on the farm. Then kids came from Atlanta and they spent several days taking their Dad to hear music (his original band was playing by the river), prowl record stores, eat ice cream at TWO places, eat ribs from his favorite place. Lots of walking! One of them even took him to his VA appointment for me!
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katie_delano posted an update Thursday, Jun 8, 2023, 6:22pm EDT, 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Hey, Happy Birthday Curt! I celebrated your birthday by buying two huge hanging baskets of petunias.
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Jun 4, 2023, 8:27am EDT, 10 months, 4 weeks ago
Julie! Whoa! Just looking at the video is wild and wooly! You are about the most adventurous person I know.
It's going to finally get hot here. But I am sworn off yard work anyway. I have a young man coming Monday to help!
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katie_delano posted an update Saturday, Jun 3, 2023, 5:30am EDT, 10 months, 4 weeks ago
Oh my, Julie! Such an adventure. Will you be Jeeping or motorbiking or both? PLEASE get a lotof phtos.
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katie_delano posted an update Friday, Jun 2, 2023, 4:41pm EDT, 11 months ago
Hi everyone. Somehow I managed to neglect two bills in April and just got caught up. Turns out it was not just post-COVID brain fog. I have "Walking Pneumonia." That only adds to my fog.
Carl, congratulations. You will feel better and your heart and other parts will thank you.
We are in a drought but have had some rain the last two days. Yard looks better. Found a way to kill poison ivy that is not close to any plants or grass. Bleach water! After it dies, dig up vine and with disposable gloves put in bag. Then clean all utensils with bleach solution. Paper towel with bleach, used gloves, all go in the trash bag. It's working. My lily of the valley, jack in the pulpit, all kinds of things came back once it was gone. Also found some stuff to kill carpenter bees. Inject it (Spectracide) into the tunnels and the next day, no bees. Of course I wear mask, gloves and goggles. I rarely use chemicals but my gosh!
The traps were not working this year.
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katie_delano posted an update Saturday, May 20, 2023, 4:55pm EDT, 11 months, 1 week ago
Thanks everyone! I went to pick up my dairy-free, gluten free gooey chocolate cake...and grabbed two things of ice cream (chocolate and chocolate mint chip). We are going to see hot air balloons lit up by the airport.
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katie_delano posted an update Monday, May 15, 2023, 8:13am EDT, 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Happy Birthday, Don!! I treasure my pretty gift from you.
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katie_delano posted an update Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 9:40am EDT, 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Wow!!! It's a reunion! Good morning all of you. We are off to the VA but I got up to trim lilacs back (probably won't bloom next year).They were getting very long and leggy.
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katie_delano posted an update Thursday, May 4, 2023, 10:19pm EDT, 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Happy birthday to Reen!
Gosh, so many of us are gone. Yes, remembering Toby.
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Apr 30, 2023, 10:18am EDT, 12 months ago
NancyP, Mike's old urologist refused to test him for a UTI for some reason (after he delayed a lithotripsy for a stone so he could go on vacation) and he DID have a UTI, a bad one, and was suffering symptoms of delirium for months (the UTI, delayed treatment, anesthesia, a combination of all of it). We immediately found a new urologist. After spending thousands on his care not covered by Medicare.
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Apr 30, 2023, 8:26am EDT, 12 months ago
Good morning everyone. Yesterday it was tee-shirt weather, then a huge storm blew up and rattled the windows and now it's cold.
A week or so ago my dear brother in law who suffers from dementia triggered not one but two Silver alerts while in care of a lady while my sister had a precious visit with her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He managed to get across the Mexican border and back again with no ID. He had also become aggressive. FINALLY after I yapped about it enough he was checked for a UTI and by golly that is what was tge root of the trouble. New antianxiety meds and antibiotics have him peaceful and pretty much his old self.
I am so lucky that Mike responded so well to Parkinsons meds and therapy. One therapy is SPEAK OUT and actually kind of fun. We can yell at each other (in a nice way).
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katie_delano posted an update Wednesday, Apr 26, 2023, 9:12am EDT, 1 year ago
The weather right now is gorgeous. Good morning everyone! My first iris popped out!
I had a no-show on my Fire-King red mixing bowl. I really love it but I have to cut down somewhere.
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katie_delano posted an update Saturday, Apr 8, 2023, 7:26pm EDT, 1 year ago
Hi folks. I have been offline off and on for days. Yesterday we had FIVE Mediacom trucks here ALL AFTERNOON. This morning all was normal and after noon, zippo. Right as Mike wanted to watch the Masters.
So many of us are gone. Happy Heavenly birthday ohliz!
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Apr 2, 2023, 10:09pm EDT, 1 year ago
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katie_delano posted an update Saturday, Apr 1, 2023, 3:32pm EDT, 1 year ago
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katie_delano posted an update Thursday, Mar 16, 2023, 7:32pm EDT, 1 year, 1 month ago
Good evening.
Carl, you were so lucky. I imagine those huge amounts with bring down power lines and collapse roofs.
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katie_delano posted an update Monday, Mar 13, 2023, 8:51pm EDT, 1 year, 1 month ago
Good evening!
Carl I would love to move back to the Connecticut coast if I could afford it. I have no family there anymore. But I spent so many happy years there. Yes, it snows a lot in winter. But in summer you have amazing garden veggies, sailing, the beach, fairs and arts festivals. And did I mention the beach?
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Mar 12, 2023, 11:19pm EDT, 1 year, 1 month ago
Good evening, all!
Yes we are negative at last, and I worked in the yard some today and took a walk. But it was bitter and windy and that last 50 feet up the driveway I screamed! So cold!!!
Mike is back in Parkinsons therapy and his bloodwork came back good. He had a drop in hemoglobin that worried his doctor.
Someone came and took all my downed tree limbs. Yay! Still have a stack of firepit wood.
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katie_delano posted an update Thursday, Mar 9, 2023, 2:31pm EST, 1 year, 1 month ago
Good afternoon! Yes, I really liked George. And he did know a lot. I miss all the very educated ones who helped us newbies.
Mike's suspicious bloodwork came back as excellent. Whatever it was, is gone.
He has recovered from COVIUD faster than I have.
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katie_delano posted an update Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023, 8:50pm EST, 1 year, 1 month ago
Julie I stand by my original statement, it's cute and funny and nobody with a functioning brain would think you would pummel your dear Aunty. Facebook refused to let me post Air France menus with reproductions of paintings of wild animals on the fronts because I was promoting the sale of endangered species.
However I use it exclusively to sell my house-leftovers (old toys, etc.) so I need to figure a way around these things. My sister got thrown of Facebook for saying what she would like to do to anyone cruel to animals. Go figure.
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katie_delano posted an update Wednesday, Mar 1, 2023, 6:40pm EST, 1 year, 1 month ago
Good afternoon! I felt well enough to make pecan blueberry muffins!
Oh Julie, no--your cute little excgange with beloved Aunty is banned? I think it's cute. And with all the other raggedy mess on FB---!
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Feb 28, 2023, 10:19am EST, 1 year, 1 month ago
Hi everyone. All symptoms gone except a little cough and extreme fatigue. Thanks for asking, NancyP.
Blenko has water bottles (seconds) 60% off. I have long coveted ruby so I ordered one. Fool that I am. I will chalk it up to COVID brain.
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katie_delano posted an update Thursday, Feb 23, 2023, 5:36pm EST, 1 year, 2 months ago
Good news. Mike is positive but improving! Light at the end of the tunnel isn't another train.
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katie_delano posted an update Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023, 9:18pm EST, 1 year, 2 months ago
Hi Julie! He sure has symptoms and is starting a low fever. Mine lasted two days. I may call VA doc tomorrow for stronger cough meds.
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023, 11:19pm EST, 1 year, 2 months ago
Thanks, NancyP. Fever is already gone, cough is annoying but controlled somewhat with dextromethorphan and guaiafenesen. No aches, just fatigue. One friend had to have some sort of infusion.
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katie_delano posted an update Monday, Feb 20, 2023, 7:08pm EST, 1 year, 2 months ago
NancyP I think I am going to skip it. So far it's like a mild flu except for one night.
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katie_delano posted an update Monday, Feb 20, 2023, 4:17pm EST, 1 year, 2 months ago
Good afternoon. Sad to say I tested positive today for COID-19. Since I've had symptons since Friday It's almost too late for Paxlovid. My doctor retired and I don't have one to prescribe it. Watching Mike like a hawk.
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katie_delano posted an update Thursday, Feb 16, 2023, 3:12pm EST, 1 year, 2 months ago
NancyP--you are right it's crazy!
My sister in SW NM git snow, it was tee shirt weather here for a few days. Now it s freezing with something falling out of the sky that is neither rain nor snow nor sleet.
Hello to all. We are at the end of week 2 of BIG Parkinsons therapy for Mike. I have to do all the exercises too.
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Feb 5, 2023, 8:45am EST, 1 year, 2 months ago
Morning! Cold (and Chinese balloon) passed us by. Carl, I remember that in Minnesota OUTSIDE hockey practice was only canceled if the air temps got below -20 degrees. Sounds like you are through the worst but its pretty awful sounding.
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katie_delano posted an update Saturday, Jan 28, 2023, 10:47pm EST, 1 year, 3 months ago
Evening all....a relatively mild day today so we went for walks, one of the boys took Mike for a hot fudge sundae (the only part I can eat is--the pecans) and we got Justin to take home two boxes of electronic junk.
Watching the original black and white "Godzilla."
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023, 6:42am EST, 1 year, 3 months ago
Springlike
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Jan 17, 2023, 6:42am EST, 1 year, 3 months ago
Good morning!
I agree about that huge amount of money. First thing to do would be get a good banker to help you! And then watch "relatives" (that you haven't heard from in 20 years) pop out of the woodwork.
Weather soringlike in Missouri. Slowly selling everything not edible or essential.
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katie_delano posted an update Monday, Jan 16, 2023, 8:25am EST, 1 year, 3 months ago
Good morning!
Well, Mike does have for sure Parkinsons and then we had a whole day at the VA. He will now apply for services like in home care when it's needed.He is walking daily, and getting Parkinson therapy starting tomorrow.
Sons came and toted off more stuff. Amazing how much room just one grocery sack of old photos makes!
I think I had one of my very rare no-shows this weekend--lady asked for three different times/days to pick up something and had an excuse for the first two and third just vanished. I think some people want your address to scope out your house. An old early 1960s is not worth the trouble. We have sold anything of value!
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Jan 8, 2023, 4:42pm EST, 1 year, 3 months ago
Oh, ooops! Well, better late than never, Shelly!.....and when you think of the awful things you see on FB, I am amazed you got
kicked off.Wish us luck at Parkinson's doctor visit for Mike tomorrow (early so it's over early).
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Jan 8, 2023, 12:47pm EST, 1 year, 3 months ago
Happy Birthday, Shelly!!!
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katie_delano posted an update Saturday, Dec 31, 2022, 10:52am EST, 1 year, 3 months ago
Happy New Year glassies!!
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katie_delano posted an update Thursday, Dec 22, 2022, 5:27pm EST, 1 year, 4 months ago
Happy Hannukah! Merry Christmas! And may next year be better by far,
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katie_delano posted an update Thursday, Dec 22, 2022, 5:26pm EST, 1 year, 4 months ago
Good evening, children!
We have high winds and about 1 1/2" of snow but nothing like we expected. However I cancelled all appointments. And glad I did.
The dopamine increase has helped. I see a lot of improvement!
Kids took a whole bunch of things, thank goodness.
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Dec 4, 2022, 4:21am EST, 1 year, 4 months ago
Good morning!
Julie we give to a single charity in the name of our children, and of course send gifts to the little ones (four). I have already sent signed Mary Engelbreit Christmas books.
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katie_delano posted an update Thursday, Dec 1, 2022, 11:17am EST, 1 year, 4 months ago
Good morning!!
Shelly wow! A box of jewels? I wish I had gone with you to help!! I am great with shredder, recycling, organizing,
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Oct 25, 2022, 5:25pm EDT, 1 year, 6 months ago
Good morning!
Julie you amaze me. Kudos on the challenge! And that is a mixed blessing, the birthday and the memorial.
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katie_delano posted an update Monday, Oct 10, 2022, 7:26pm EDT, 1 year, 6 months ago
Hi everyone.
Julie is that ever cute!
My friend and her sister are driving from Falls Church, VA tp her house next door to me (Missouri) with everything from her storage locker. I would croak if I'd paid for one of those all these years. In any case, the got a late start and are stopping in Charleston, VVA. Blenko Glass is a hop, skip and jump down the road on the way tomorrow! I told them they are lucky I'm not in the van. I would be whining and begging to stop.Like I did when I was little and saw horses.
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katie_delano posted an update Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022, 10:25am EDT, 1 year, 6 months ago
Got boosted! Just a sore arm so far.
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katie_delano posted an update Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022, 10:24am EDT, 1 year, 6 months ago
Good morning. Carl, It was an email from Blenko saying they had to at long last increase prices due to supply shortages and increased costs. Glad I git mine when I did.
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katie_delano posted an update Saturday, Oct 1, 2022, 5:54pm EDT, 1 year, 6 months ago
NancyP, it was awful. My heart was over 160 BPM, I'm trying to get dressed, talk to the 911 operator, get Mike up, call the kids, call next door neighbor....
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katie_delano posted an update Saturday, Oct 1, 2022, 10:10am EDT, 1 year, 6 months ago
Good morning! Carl, you remind me of my father's pre-winter activities in CT. Long ago but getting ready was always a busy time.
NancyP it's good you are just getting rain. Florida is just a disaster. Daughter was north of Panama City and they had and have beautiful weather, thank goodness.Copying from my post on Pottery.
A word to the wise. If you have been bitten by a tick, specifically a Lone Star tick, you might want to get tested for something called Alpha-gal. It causes a reaction to mammal products and there is a lot of that in food, supplements, soups. I ended up in the ER and now have to carry an epipen everywhere. I am recovering but redirecting my diet is daunting. Even skin creams can be suspect!
Getting Omicron vax Tuesday.
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katie_delano posted an update Monday, Sep 19, 2022, 6:59pm EDT, 1 year, 7 months ago
It is hotter than the hinges of Hades here. Cooldown expected by Thursday. I have to take Mike to therapy tomorrow and dash to the store.
Sold more household (kitchen scale, meat thermometer new in package). Our friends are moving and she is having an estate sale. It will be held while she drives a TWENTY FOOT TRUCK to her new home three states away. I will help with packing up "leftovers."
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katie_delano posted an update Friday, Sep 16, 2022, 8:41pm EDT, 1 year, 7 months ago
Good evening.
JimL that is less than we paid for a deck (the old one was in peril of literally falling into splinters. I was able to sell the old metal spindles. Put pictures up when you are done. We do want to see.
Just selling this and that these days. A whole bunch of $5 items. But gone is gone, right?
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022, 11:35am EDT, 1 year, 7 months ago
Hi everyone!
Carl, you lucked out-losing the fridge on a holiday and not wasting much food at all. Your garden sounds magnificent!
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katie_delano posted an update Saturday, Sep 10, 2022, 9:34am EDT, 1 year, 7 months ago
Morning all! It's cool and sunny here at last. Julie that dripping can make you scream and run around after a while. He just has not found the actual source.
Son just got a promotion. Always good to hear!
Marson I hope I see the aurora borealis some day. The entire time we lived in MN I was sure I would, but I was denied. Sniffle.
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Sep 6, 2022, 9:37am EDT, 1 year, 7 months ago
What happened to everyone?
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022, 8:14am EDT, 1 year, 8 months ago
I talked to a human. I had inadvertantly set up a new account! Which is gone. Thank goodness.
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022, 7:24am EDT, 1 year, 8 months ago
Good morning, kids!
I have discovered that my eBay name has been changed. I don't know who to talk to at eBay. My password did not work so I reset it but I still am not "fyrqueen" and my history is gone. Any ideas? There is no bank account attached my account. Eeeeeks!
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katie_delano posted an update Friday, Aug 19, 2022, 10:44pm EDT, 1 year, 8 months ago
Good evening, all! I see I missed JimL's birthday--so happy belated birthday.
Weather is finally "normal" here and rain is on the way.
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katie_delano posted an update Thursday, Jul 28, 2022, 3:30pm EDT, 1 year, 9 months ago
Good afternoon!
NancyP--so sorry! This thing is everywhere. It's amazing I haven't gotten it.
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katie_delano posted an update Wednesday, Jul 27, 2022, 1:08pm EDT, 1 year, 9 months ago
Happy Birthdays Suzy and Nancy!!
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Jul 17, 2022, 8:11am EDT, 1 year, 9 months ago
Hi everyone. Fran always answered questions (even my seriously ignorant ones) with no judgement. Information flowed from her and she enjoyed giving it. I had no idea she'd been ill and I know everyone will miss her terribly. Our condolences to her family.
It has FINALLY rained here. Temps in the low 70s after so many scorching and humid days. I am trying torganize giving the homeless population here (men and women) these cooling neck wraps that can be soaked in water, wrung out and wrapped around the neck to help cool off the body. I have City Council's ear and they will discuss this and other ways to help tonight (on TV).
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katie_delano posted an update Friday, Jul 15, 2022, 7:29pm EDT, 1 year, 9 months ago
Good evening.
I saw that Fran has gone into hospice care. What a sad turn of events for this lovely lady who was always happy to help.
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katie_delano posted an update Saturday, Jul 9, 2022, 6:12pm EDT, 1 year, 9 months ago
Happy Birthday, Carl!
Julie glad the rain is abating. We have had such beastly heat here, and it finally rained and has cooled off.
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katie_delano posted an update Monday, Jul 4, 2022, 5:07am EDT, 1 year, 9 months ago
Ack! Leaking roofs are just no fun. We had the same, a roof that leaked horribly (insurance paid for it) and had for Heaven knows how long till we bought it.
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katie_delano posted an update Sunday, Jul 3, 2022, 8:50pm EDT, 1 year, 9 months ago
Good evening!
Oh Julie I made a snotty remark on Facebook about what I would like to do to some animal abusers here and Facebook clapped me in irons! But look at the horrendous political misinformation that is plastered all over it!!
Scratching head.
The decanter is posted at $35 and hoping for a quick sale. I know glass and china is not selling well as younger folk do not want it.
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katie_delano posted an update Friday, Jul 1, 2022, 8:31am EDT, 1 year, 10 months ago
Good morning from HOT Missouri.
I cut back what felt like an acre of overgrowth in the flowerbeds and trundled FOUR wheelbarrow loads to the woods. I had been too sick to keep after it and now I'm better it's just too hot.
My mother gave me this but I think it is just something she and Dad bought or received in the 1960s. I think it might be German.
I think since kids don't want things like this I'll sell it.
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katie_delano posted an update Tuesday, Jun 21, 2022, 1:37pm EDT, 1 year, 10 months ago
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katie_delano posted an update Friday, Jun 17, 2022, 2:12pm EDT, 1 year, 10 months ago
Good afternoon. I have a young helper here for a while. About to go take him a glass of ice water.
It is nowhere near as hot today. Yesterday was awful. Tomorrow I am supposed to take Mike to Boonville, 30 miles away, to a ytour of Thespian Hall and an indoor picnic.
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