Return of the Cruising Bunny's....

[nlb1050]

Good evening. Made tacos for dinner, good. Have used the new hand enough that I now have it on charge. I have found it really helps with the swelling so that is good.

It was raining when I left for PT and barely misting when I got home. It was raining hard where PT is but at home we got under a third of a inch, at least everything got nice an wet.

PT was not too bad today. I did have to do the hand bike and told her no 10 minutes so did 6. Also got a massage with some pressure in the one spot that really hurt. And as soon as I got home put the heating pad on for 30 minutes.

All have a good night.

 

[Negc]

K2- go back and read my post again. I saw the pictures of the baked goods. What I said was missing was a picture of those tables after the hordes descended and bought up all those goodies.
Have to add a trip to the Apple store sometime soon to get a new laptop. The one I am using is so old that it can't handle some of the newer stuff that is out there. For example, Lisa emailed a video of the high school play our youngest granddaughter is in but my laptop can't show it.
If the temperature is due to reach 81 degrees it is definitely time to turn on the AC regardless of what the calendar says. I know ours will be on full force over the next couple of days.

 

[fatherdav55]

Keeping this post short as I'm not sure it'll post. I had a heck of a time getting this computer just to connect.

Into the lower 80's with nothing but sunshine for us yesterday too. And should be the same today.

Grocery shopping this morning at the larger grocery store for a change.

We picked up a little bit of mulch at Lowe's yesterday. It was interesting that they had tons of pretty posies to plant, but at the other end of the shopping center WalMart had zero flowers to sell.

 

[K2-Mich]

Dave: Thanks for the reminder about picking up some MULCH.
Costco had the BIG BAGS on Sale and if I don't go early when they open up this morning to get about 3 bags they'll be out for months. It's the good stuff. I'll let you know how much is in the bag and the cost is per bag. I just didn't have room in the trunk for those big bags yesterday.

Slept a little better without so much coughing last night. Took a Allergy pill late in the evening and then around midnight I took 1/2 of a sleeping pill. I just wasn't going to be coughing all night. The Air Purifier is upstairs in the bedroom hallway area and it's ready CLEAN AIR.
I passed by the hedge of shrubs next to the side of the house yesterday and just barely touched a branch and saw all the POLLEN DUST blow up from it. Add that to all the TALL Maple and Willow trees in this area and the Wind BLOWING SLIGHTLY YESTERDAY..... IT'S NO WONDER I'm all stuffed up and coughing. HATE THIS. I was never this allergic to SPRING before.

Today will be a quick trip to our Big Kroger Store for about 20 some items on the list.
Then washing out the drawer holes in the dresser and night stand, etc. It's AMAZING how much bigger this room is after getting rid of the dark Pumpkin/Rust color. We decided NOT to paint the furniture a deep accent color. It looks good just the way it is and saves of money on paint and most importantly TIME for Art to do it. He has to the top of the dresser to sand and then re-seal because of some water damage. That's it.


It's 61F right now outside! YIPPEE. Suppose to get up into the 80's again today. Maybe I'll get one of the better WHITE Masks and go lay on the deck lounger for awhile later today.
DAVE: OUR Weather person said that we might have a chance of a DUSTING of SNOW next week! Mother Nature can be so cruel to give us a week of wonderful temps and then hit us with the cold and possible snow AGAIN. We need to get Tony to talk to her. I have friend in Ft Lauderdale that has had rain 21" for the past week. She said it closed down the Ft Lauderdale Airport because of it.
Crazy.

Later gang.

You all have a fun day.

 

[A’Burg Guy]

Good morning.
Another bright clear start to today with temps around 61F when we went to the Navy Yard. 68F now. It's so nice to see everyone out and about now that the weather is nicer and people have returned from the south. We still have to tell the people we haven't seen why Ava is alone on her walks.
Yes, Kathie, Lisa has a Greyhound named Shiraz. He is a good big boy and a graduate of the Michigan Greyhound Prison Program. That program has wound up because they can't get enough dogs as more and more US states places no longer allow Greyhound racing. There is a building on THIS side of the river that has the new home information. Anything to keep people off the island!
Funny how dependent we become on these "magic light boxes" to keep in touch with family and friends like Bill and Dave mentioned this morning.
We stopped at the grocery store on the way home and they too had tons of flats of plants. Rule around here, because of the weather, is still that you don't plant until May 24 weekend. Today we could set records for warm days at 79F. Monday we're hoping to reach 48F with rain. Don't pack away those winter clothes quite yet!
How did Bert make out at the demos office Pat? Did you make it to The Grille last evening?
Nancy, I think that Pat and I have a GREAT way to wind down after just about anything. A glass of our favourite adult beverage. In our case it's wine.
We got the basement window boxes and frames finished yesterday. I've got a couple of things to do before Razzie comes to visit this afternoon. Lisa is going to see her new home and asked if she could leave him with us. Poor guy, he still has some separation anxiety.
You all behave.
Have a great day.

 

[Bellalago Belle]

Good afternoon, everyone! There's a "marginal chance" of severe weather here today. What the heck is that?

Dave - So how was shopping at the big store today? Are your supermarkets crowded? They are here. Sometimes it's hard to get a parking place at Publix. Today would be one of those days as the new Publix flyer came out today. The SCs all rush to get the stuff that's on sale before they run out.

Lee - I bet it's nice to once again see all those who go to the Navy Park at this time of the year. I'm sure it's hard on you when people are about your Irish lass and you have to explain.
Yes, we went to music trivia last night. Missy & Wes came too. It really was fun, even if we didn't win anything. Everyone was singing along with the 30 second clip of each song he played. I'm really glad we went. I've been feeling depressed since all this heart crap has been going on and I needed a night to be able to sing at the top of my lungs and not worry about anyone hearing me or caring what I sounded like. The place was really mobbed and we got the last table available. Next time I will make sure and make a reservation for a table.

That sure was some rain in south Florida yesterday. I've seen what 10 inches looks like, but can't imagine over 20 inches of rain in such a short period of time.
Also saw on the news that there was a fire at a dairy farm in Texas that caused them to lose 18,000 dairy cows. There goes to cost of milk

We thought about taking a ride to True Blue Winery this afternoon, but I think we'll pass for today. Just not in the mood for some Crazy Good right now.

Time for me to close this. Bert wants me to roder some tubing on Amazon. For some reason, he thinks I'm the only one who knows how to do this. Oh well, better keep him happy!

 

[A’Burg Guy]

Just not in the mood for some Crazy Good right now.

Who are you and what have you done with our Momma Bunny?

 

[nlb1050]

Good afternoon. I am really tired today. Have done a load of laundry and just need to fold it, which I will do soon.

Dinner tonight is going to be scalloped potatoes and ham. Easy to make and good.

All have a great day.

 

[flgirl51]

Good evening!

Pat, glad you got to go out last night & enjoy music trivia. Good luck ordering Bert's tubing, isn't it nice to be indispensable?

Lee, I'm sure Lisa will be thrilled with the new house you helped her buy, being in the same town & you & LuAnn how could she not be?

Kathie, those were some tasty looking sweet treats you ladies were selling, I can totally see how you made so much money from them, great job!

Dave, it sucks when our electronics don't obey our commands as we are used to. How many extra's made it into the cart this week?

Bill, good luck on the computer shopping! I know my time for that is coming but I plan to put it off for as long as possible.

Been taking advantage of our milder(cooler) weather to get some things done outside, planting & repotting plants.
This morning the HOA board had a meeting with one of our owners. He had put in a request to extend his patio fence 8' on 1 side. He has a corner lot & it would be extending out from his house towards the "common area". His request was declined because we didn't want other homeowners trying to do the same thing & infringe on the common area property. He didn't take the rejection or this mornings meeting well so I imagine we will be hearing from him again in the future. The Hoa president even showed him in the covenants that we can't decline any request without giving a specific reason and that we were meeting with him as a courtesy. Thank goodness only 8 more months of this nonsense!

 

[K2-Mich]

I have a miserable DRY COUGH going on and a runny nose and feel absolutely HORRIBLE! I haven’t had anything even close to a COLD in geez forever.
A medium hot shower is in order and VICKS big time tonight. I don‘t do well with coughing and stuffed up head and runny nose! And just because I’m a NUT CASE when it come to Covid. I did a Covid test and thank goodness it was Negative.
So I might be in and out the next few days.

Where is Tony when I could use one of his wisecracks!
Oh wait…there are plenty of others in the HUTCH that do just as good of a job! Ha ha.

 

[fatherdav55]

Counting my blessings and thankful for all the good things that Mother Nature blesses me with, this morning.

We've just had an entire week, in this early spring, of sunny days and record setting temperatures for this time of year. And today will be another one of those.

Windows have been open, birds singing, lawns all greening up, flowers are popping up, leaves on the trees are sprouting. (I'll tell you one thing, Redbirds have the loudest love songs to sing.)

All things considered, nothing man-made even comes close to the beauty of Nature.

I feel so sorry for you K2, being affected by the pollen like you do. Having allergies like you do must feel like having a cold that just stays and stays.

So Lee, does your friend Lisa seem happy with her new house and it's location?

I'm so happy that your night out singing and letting loose got you out of your funk, BB.

Nothing extra, that wasn't on the grocery list, made it into the shopping cart yesterday, KC. All the junk food and ice creams were already on the list. Heck, even 3 boxes of those chocolate, Blue Bunny mini cones. You have my sympathies in having to deal with homeowners at these HOA meetings. Just dealing with the public can be a pain in the ass.

Since I didn't have to use the snowblower this year, I'd like to fire it up today, and let it run for a while, before moving it from the garage to the back shed.

Could that foreshadow a blizzard here next week?

 

[nlb1050]

Good morning. I don't think I will be going to PT today as I can't raise my arms from the other day. I will decide after awhile. I know that today is evaluation so not much exercises.

I fixed scalloped potatoes with ham for dinner last night. Actually easy and it is good.

Today they are digging out the ditch in front of the houses on my side of the street. I looked once and will look again to see if they dig below the edge of the culvert. And if so I will take photos and email to the county commissioner and make sure they know that it would mean the water won't flow. They did that on the other side of the street. And we know it it so that the water won't go into the Savannahs behind us.

All have a great day.

 

[K2-Mich]

Yup, you read it correctly. It's Eastern Orthodox Good Friday today.

Yesterday you could have put me on the cross I felt so miserable. Much better this morning.
The steamy long shower and VICKS helped me out big time.

DAVE Posted: I feel so sorry for you K2, being affected by the pollen like you do. Having allergies like you do must feel like having a cold that just stays and stays.

This is the 1st year I've had this issue with POLLEN. Even when we were in Florida and had about a 1/4" of Yellow/Green Pollen on the Lanai furniture I wasn't affected. I feel REALLY BAD for folks that deal with ALLERGIES on a regular basis. ART has been taking allergy shots monthly for 6 decades. Tried to stop and it would just be horrible for him. My SILaw and Grandson get shots too. Thank goodness it helps them.

I'm going to take another one of those steamy showers and try and lay down.
I need to go to the grocery store, but it will have to wait. I'm sure we have enough food in this house to last through a short Civil War!

The guy came and fertilized the front and back lawn for crab grass, etc this morning. Wed the lawn got it's first "cut". I think it was WAY too early, but the man needs to make his money.
Suppose to get up to 80+ again today and Sat. Rain on Sunday and then Mon-Wednesday next week we see a drop of 40 degrees and possible snow flurries. Joy, Joy.

Price of GAS went UP yesterday around here by $.40 a gallon. Wonder who we "ticked off" this time to have such a high hike in the middle of the week? They be hitting us with that SUMMER BLEND change-over soon too. It's all a rip-off if you ask me.

I feel really badly for the folks trying to fly into Ft Lauderdale for their CRUISES. Airport still closed down. It's like worst than if a hurricane had passed through that area. People walking around in KNEE DEEP WATER and trapped in the airport. Just hope that their luggage wasn't sitting around in the water before boarding in the back rooms.

KAREN: Good for your HOA for sticking to the RULES and not giving in to the guy who wanted MORE PROPERTY for ZERO COSTS. I bet he thought he could get away with that, but FAILED. Common areas are meant to be buffers and not a free-for-all for people like him to take over. If you give in to one person you end up giving in to the rest of the Morons.
RULES are meant to be followed not abused.

BB:

Good going on the LOUD SINGING. I thought I heard something way up here! Ha Ha.
Remember, stay away from the SODIUM. You should be getting all kinds of fresh veggies in Florida by now. Spaghetti Squash is a good veggie to give you something different to eat. We had some Wednesday. I cut it in half, clean out the seeds. Poke holes in the skin so it doesn't explode and stick it in the microwave. Use a fork to score the inside of the squash and it looks like real spaghetti.

Nancy: Hope your pains go away soon. You should still go to the appt and explain what goes on after your treatments. Good luck.

NEGC: Hope you don't get any of the nasty weather coming our way from the Mid-West the next week. Seems we just get to the point of putting away Winter Jackets and the temps drop to the 40's. I guess that's called TRANSITION time.
Not sure which airport you and Rita flew out of to get back home this year, but I'm thinking you're glad you're not sitting in Ft Lauderdale's airport right now. I feel really sorry for the parents with little babies and toddlers. And the folks missing their cruise departures.

Lee: So how did Lisa like her soon to be NEW HOME. How far from your house will she be? I give her a lot of credit to pick up and buy a house ONLINE and move by herself. I take it she may be a Widow? How is Shiraz doing with his sleep-over?
Hope that Lisa's house doesn't have a lot of things that need fixing.

Okay gang...........time to take that shower and try and lay down. Maybe I can go out on the deck and lay in the sunshine and fall asleep. (like that's ever going to work) Ha Ha. I did bring up the cushion for the lounger the other day.

 

[Negc]

If you still aren't feeling better, K2. Take yourself to the doctor's and find out for certain whether it is allergies or something even more serious but can be treated. There are other maladies that you can be tested for, besides Covid. I tested positive for the flu last winter and my sister in law just contracted pneumonia a week or two ago and there is another respiratory condition that they are finding recently. Better to let the professionals deal with the issue than trying to self-medicate without knowing the real cause for your problems.
Reading the above, it sounds like something K2 would have posted.
Meeting with our attorney this morning to finalize the legal documents he has prepared.
Hard to believe that the pro basketball and hockey playoffs are about to begin but it is even more difficult to realize that they extend into June before they conclude.
Saw the unbelievable photos of Ft. Lauderdale airport under water. Those people who planned to fly down to Florida a day or two early in order not to miss their cruise will have to make alternative plans to get there if their airlines can't find seats for them on flights the day of the cruise. They, at least, may have time even if they have to drive to FL instead of flying there. What is the phrase: "Man plans, God laughs"?

 

[Bellalago Belle]

Good morning, everyone! Another beautiful morning here in Kiss-my-a$$, but we may get some t-storms early this afternoon. We still need some rain so badly, I'd willingly take an inch or two right about now.

Dave - We got some of those Blue Bunny mini ice cream cones last week when Publix had them on a BOGO. They are so delicious and just the right size. Had to find room for them in the freezer next to the Klondike bars we got on a BOGO the week before.

Lee - Like I said yesterday, I wasn't really in the mood for some Crazy Good wine, but I sure was in the mood to go to DiCarlo's for dinner when Bert suggested it. Just happened to be the night they have entertainment and we got to enjoy about an hour of that while we finished up our dinner. While we were there, a group of about 20 people came in from a golfing community nearby. Obviously they come see this guy sing often. A few of the women actually got up and were dancing to some of the songs he sang. They were having a ball.

Kathie - Hope you feel better soon. All this pollen has me very congested too. I did a breathing treatment first thing this morning, but so far it isn't breaking up the congestion. I just took a Mucinex DM and hope that will help.
I am not a fan of spaghetti squash. Missy made it one day as Jimmy can't have regular pasta these days. It was OK, but I won't be going out of my way to buy it, considering how expensive it is. Right now Florida corn, yellow squash and zucchini are coming in. I want some fresh corn that I can take off the cob and freeze for future use. I already have the squashes.

Bill - Good luck with your meeting with the attorney. We are still looking for a lawyer here to redo all our paperwork. Last lawyer we spoke with wanted to charge EACH OF US over $2,000 for estate planning. I don't think so and so the search goes on.

I don't think I've told you the latest thing going on here. Seems like there's some French company that wants to put in a green energy park right outside Bellalago on land that was to be a huge county park. They want to manufacture solar panels, ion batteries, hydrogen, etc. Everyone is up in arms over this. They would be tapping into Lake Toho for water to make the hydrogen and would be dumping into the ground any byproducts left over. There are thousands and thousands of people living in the immediate area, plus 5 schools close also. This company has never done this in the US before and in view of some of the recent accidents with dangerous materials (train wreck) and the possibility of lightening hitting something explosive make this so unsuitable for this area. Not to mention what it would do to the value of all of our properties. This is just wrong on all fronts. It's still in the early stage, but things can move fast, when they want to slip something through.

On that note I'm going to look for something to eat for lunch. Missy is making a shrimp stew for dinner that she's been working on for 2 days and will be bringing some over for us for dinner. I can't wait to try it with the way they all have been raving about it.

 

[K2-Mich]

Thank you for all your concerns.
I'm much better so far today.
Runny Nose.
Very little coughing.... Thank Goodness. My ribs are sore from yesterday!

Negc: You are so right about not do to long of SELF NURSING. I really think it was a COMBO of the Pollen outside from all our shrubs and huge Trees and perhaps it got into my sinus's.
Thanks for all your concerns.
It's amazing how much a 2.5 hour rest in bed did for me this morning.

I can't go outside at all. The neighbor across the street is having their paver wall around their shrubs RE-DONE and they SAW THE CEMENT PAVERS and the DUST is like a major cloud. These guys don't even wear masks. CRAZY. The other neighbor is having a huge tree cut down. It's a busy place outside around here. Safest place is INSIDE with the DOORS CLOSED.

PAT: Be careful of how much shrimp you eat. It's full of sodium. (just saying)
Not sure if you've read about all the excess by-product dumping that goes on over by TAMPA. It causes RED TIDE big time around Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key. The townships have been at WAR with the company for decades. Hope they don't put that factory by your subdivision. Tapping into Lake Toho sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Dead fish come to mind. Good luck. Bellalago needs to get the word out on this BIG TIME so people can express their concerns.

Lee: I hope Lisa and Shiraz are enjoying their stay with you. Did she just LOVE the HOUSE?
I give her all the credit in the world to buy a home by looking at it on the computer. WOW.

Later gang. Need to get some HOT TEA with Lemon and just chill out.
(meanwhile.... all the washing of the dressers and night stand for the newly painted room are on HOLD. House looks like we're moving where all the STUFF is piled up. Oh well, it will just have to wait for me to feel better to finish that project. Bummer, because I was doing so well with so much energy. Ha Ha.
I just hope I can make it to Easter Services. It's my favorite time to sing the Easter songs.

 

[A’Burg Guy]

Good Friday evening everyone. Literally “Good Friday” if you are celebrating Orthodox Easter.
I do hope that you’re feeling better Kathie. And no, I didn’t think it was silly to give yourself a Covid test to be on the safe side. Environment Canada issued a “Special Air Quality” statement brought on by unseasonably warm condition. Maybe that’s partially giving you a hard time.
The HOA was right to deny the request Karen. Is the board bracing for a letter from his lawyer next?
OK Pat, I forgive you for not wanting Crazy Good but only because you and Bert headed to DiCarlo’s. Good food, good service AND entertainment! That’s bound to make you feel better.
I have heard Bill, that some leagues may have to cancel the start of next season because this season runs so long.
Didn’t you just redo your culvert last year Nancy? Let’s hope the digger machine doesn’t damage it AND that the dig the ditch to the proper depth.
Funny you mention foreshadowing a blizzard Dave. After an amazing weather week our weather presenter is calling for possible flurries Monday or Tuesday next week!
Yes, about Lisa. She LOVES her new home. Aside from paint, not that it needs it, but it’s a little darker than she’d like, it is in move in condition. You could see from the smile on her face that it exceeded her vision and expectations. She is a young widow. Well, a few years younger than all of us. The joke being that now Lisa is here we have somebody who can drive confidently after dark. Her husband was taken by that damned cancer about 8 years ago if I recall correctly.The whole gang celebrated last night at Paglione’s Winery and Pizza Bar. Great wine, really good fresh made pizza and last night we had entertainment.
That’s about it from a sleepy little hamlet on The Detroit River I like to call Amherstburg.
Have a fantastic evening, stay safe and smile.

 

[nlb1050]

Good evening. Did not go to PT but do have the next 3 appts set.

When I went to the Dr she put me on a different med for Cholesterol and now that I have been on for a week I am getting two of the side effects, so I will email next week because one is a bit concerning but not horrible. I will use it for the full 3 months and see how it goes, but would like a med to help with the effect.

Yes, Lee redid the culvert last year. They did good on the digging not to hurt the culvert or the concrete around it. I had sent an email and got a call about it and the guy will come check it out on Monday, but he is sure it is fine.


Trying to watch the truck race but they have lightning so no racing yet.

All have a good night.

 

[K2-Mich]

Lee thanks for the really interesting post! By the way WE’RE HAPPY TO SHARE THE DETROIT RIVER WITH YOU AND Lu-Ann! Thanks for the Good Friday wishes.
I want you to know that Art and I are watching a Canadian cable station all about the Astronauts in the International Space Station. Two Women made history by walking out in space.
Fantastic program.
I’m happy for Lisa liking her new home. WHEN DOES SHE MAKE THE BIG MOVE?

So far the coughing has subsided. Hoping to get some good sleep again tonight after my steam shower. And then the famous VICKS APPLICATION.

 

[fatherdav55]

PERFECT! On your Good Friday, K2, you started to feel gooder.

Good choice on giving yourself a break and laying down. And all those little house chores can wait till you feel better. And yes, the last thing you need to do is inhale some concrete dust.

Lee; So good to hear that your friend, Lisa, loves her new house. Any idea when she can move in? (I have this strange feeling that you are going to be getting some exercise when she does.)

I'd be upset too BB if some company wanted to build a manufacturing plant by my neighborhood. Now, and not later, would be a good time for you and your neighbors make your concerns known to local officials.

Today should be into the upper 70's before the cold front pushes in. Then back to jackets & winter coats for a while.

Ya'll enjoy your day and find a way to smile more than you did yesterday.