Quiet day

 This fungi is growing on a tree at the end of our driveway.

Interesting looking.  It might be safe for consumption but I am not trying it!  My diet is limited! 

Saturday Far Guy spent woodcarving his own projects, he is happiest outside listening to the birds and wood carving. 

I cleaned the bathroom and washed all the towels and rugs and gave the floor a good scrub...used to be hands and knees now it is hands and butt.  I never quite got the art of a mopping.  We do have a steamer and I may use that one of these days to sanitize the tile floors. 

What's cooking?  Same old same old Chicken and Wild Rice soup.  There is just one serving left so maybe more diverse foods are on my horizon. 

Minnesota Weather: High 80F or 27C  Low was 66F or 19C

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Second Saturday

 I was a day off and thought it was Saturday on Friday so I guess I will have two Saturdays this week. 

Friday I made a pan of scalloped potatoes and did a load of laundry.

Far Guy and I finished up the final prep before painting of the Christmas Ornaments.  I have plenty of time to paint them this Fall on nasty days.  Once I get started it is like an assembly line... there are 111 of them. So it will take a day or three. 

I am feeling better, but still weak and my Rheumatoid Arthritis is kicking my butt again.  Plus I have fever blisters in my mouth and a fairly ugly one on my lip...no doubt from the temperature I had last weekend.  Did you know that if you are dreaming and bite your lip where the cold sore is that you will wake up?  What a rude awaking!

Blogger is being a pain in the butt...I cannot comment on blogger blogs but I can comment on Word Press Blogs...anyone have any idea what in the &^%$ is going on?  Update**  enough people complained and they finally fixed the problem.

What's cooking?  Far Guy made himself Salmon and French Fries, I had some rice soup and some scalloped potatoes.

Minnesota Weather:  Warm!  High 81F  or 27C  Low was 63F or 17C

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This week

 We ordered groceries to be delivered, I cleaned out the fridge before they were delivered. Many days of no good food in there...some 12 days old.  Yuck.

Far Guy worked on his wood carvings.  He has some new ones happening.  On Thursday we both worked on Christmas Ornament Carvings...one more afternoon and we should have them all ready to paint. 

I took care of beginning of the month bank stuff and paid some bills.  Called the bank as they sent me an email...and the gal who I talked with had no idea (twice)...finally got to a gal that knew something.  I think I know more about Bill Pay than they do.  I warned them that many more people would be calling. 

I am part of an Arthritis Study...they want my blood and will send someone out to do the blood draw and send me a check:)

On hold to schedule a couple of medical appointments...one that was mysteriously cancelled.  Really? 

I put a chicken breast in the crockpot, Far Guy shredded the chicken and I put in a can of Canoe Wild Rice and some gluten free chicken broth...it was really good...I had more rice than chicken.   I made enough so that I can have soup for a couple of days. 

On Thursday I was on the hunt for bananas that were not green...I found some organic ones. Other errands in town were accomplished while far Guy had his infusion.

I am feeling somewhat better but still very tired.

One day at a time.

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25

 Our youngest Grand is 25 years old today.  Hardly seems fair that he grew up...always being the baby...baby Adam. 

Photo by Jen

We have not seen him since Christmas because he lives in Western North Dakota.  

However he is getting married at the end of September...so we will be able to hug him then. We are thrilled that he found his person.  Sad that they will live in Western North Dakota...but we will adjust...maybe.  We miss him!

Love you always and forever baby Adam.  I was honored to be there when you drew your first breath and cried.  You were/are perfect! 

Grandma
 

Home

 We went to my Dr appointment...no confirmed diagnosis...could be viral, could be gluten intolerance, could be a medication reaction.  Some tests are still pending.  I am to add fiber to my diet in the form of Metamucil and two days later add Activia yogurt.  The Dr says all my good gut bacteria is gone. 

I am low on Potassium...hence the fatigue...I am to eat Bananas because the Dr feels that the Potassium pills would put my stomach in a tailspin...again.

So we are at home resting.  I ordered groceries to be delivered on Wednesday.  

I have been reading a lot, but not blogs...I will be around eventually.  

Thank you all for your good thoughts and prayers.  I appreciate them.

Just like that it is September...the past 10-12 days I have been in a fog. Jen, Andy and Sadie took very good care of us!

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