tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post2278390674506471916..comments2024-03-28T05:06:22.205-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: SundayFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-33997586433556791942019-05-21T20:49:58.201-05:002019-05-21T20:49:58.201-05:00So sorry to hear that Far Guy has his cough back. ...So sorry to hear that Far Guy has his cough back. He just can't get a break. I will keep him in my prayers. The Scarlet Tanangers are beautiful! I'd love to lure a couple to my feeders!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741742995571975518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-90875373371006408372019-05-21T09:31:13.287-05:002019-05-21T09:31:13.287-05:00That is a true red in color. I think warmer days ...That is a true red in color. I think warmer days should help some in the coughing area. My wife had a coughing spell that just would not go away. One of her heart medicine actually cause it but allergies help it out too. L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-17867471364474743552019-05-21T01:59:35.522-05:002019-05-21T01:59:35.522-05:00Sorry Far Guy is sick again.Sorry Far Guy is sick again.Victoria Ziglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872256336482196922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-72209759646859446652019-05-20T21:51:29.586-05:002019-05-20T21:51:29.586-05:00What pretty red birds! We don't see birds lik...What pretty red birds! We don't see birds like this in Oregon. Hope Far Guy feels better.Linda W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00805197763483105000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-69375262069249454902019-05-20T20:34:27.631-05:002019-05-20T20:34:27.631-05:00Sorry about Far Guy's coughing which has retur...Sorry about Far Guy's coughing which has returned. It must be very discouraging for him ( and for you). You're both in my thoughts and prayers.Granny Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858237999602347848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-46307100790501881032019-05-20T19:51:44.829-05:002019-05-20T19:51:44.829-05:00Oh my, I hope FG is able to overcome this bug. It...Oh my, I hope FG is able to overcome this bug. It sounds awful.<br /><br />The Scarlet Tanagers are lovely!Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-73494636181698609372019-05-20T18:28:15.451-05:002019-05-20T18:28:15.451-05:00What beautiful birds! I hope they bring FG better ...What beautiful birds! I hope they bring FG better luck, or at least some good cheer. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-64944318047269326572019-05-20T18:09:59.492-05:002019-05-20T18:09:59.492-05:00I'd forgotten all about Scarlet Tanagers! Neve...I'd forgotten all about Scarlet Tanagers! Never saw one. We don't have the big variety of birds that you do - at least not here in town. There was a blue jay on the bird feeder today.marluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15933107449114317646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-44181484072218108692019-05-20T17:18:35.372-05:002019-05-20T17:18:35.372-05:00This sounds so much like my granddaughter...she ke...This sounds so much like my granddaughter...she keeps getting something off and on. She is in 4th grade and makes straight A's....thank goodness. But sure has had a bad year.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-76035173940979463712019-05-20T16:52:09.157-05:002019-05-20T16:52:09.157-05:00Coughing sucks those birds are niceCoughing sucks those birds are niceJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-43210756386318964382019-05-20T16:16:28.795-05:002019-05-20T16:16:28.795-05:00I've never seen that bird in real life. So go...I've never seen that bird in real life. So gorgeous! You get the best birds! Allergy season is here so could that be part of Far Guy's problem? Also, you need to read that book I told you about. It is really good and they talk about a Palliative doctor to help you with BIG decisions and they tell you all the pros and cons which sometimes the 'dr.' doesn't cover. The palliative doctor talks more about what YOU want and then they tailor your treatment to that....I'm not explaining it very well but you need to read that book before you jump into any surgery or transplant....just sayin'....know what you're facing both good and bad. I know it is none of my business but so many people think they can just have surgery and everything will be fine but even if they make it through...the older you get there are some parts of you that may not recover....sometimes cognitive, sometimes kidney, mobility. You can end up with more problems...it depends on your age and how sturdy you are when you go in. If you are the least bit 'frail' it may not bode well. A palliative doctor will take your goals and give you your options...all of them....even doing nothing and tell you what your future might be like...then you can make an informed decision. I pray for you both about this. Sam I Am......https://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-27080126267248731862019-05-20T15:04:43.528-05:002019-05-20T15:04:43.528-05:00Haven't seen one for years. I'm on an ups...Haven't seen one for years. I'm on an upswing in the cough department.The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-72204668406178001272019-05-20T13:32:24.996-05:002019-05-20T13:32:24.996-05:00I'm so sorry about that coughing. It's tou...I'm so sorry about that coughing. It's tough on a body.<br />The birds are such a bright spot.Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-45525652545386077562019-05-20T13:31:00.702-05:002019-05-20T13:31:00.702-05:00No! No! No! I'm so sorry to hear that Far Guy...No! No! No! I'm so sorry to hear that Far Guy is coughing again. I'm praying for him every day, and you too my friend.<br />The tanagers are beautiful birds. I don't think I've ever seen one before.<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-83414246009863991732019-05-20T12:47:48.423-05:002019-05-20T12:47:48.423-05:00Oh my goodness, it just doesn't want to let go...Oh my goodness, it just doesn't want to let go of him. I wish I could help but as always you are both in my thoughts and prayers. Those birds are sure bright and cheery!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17738727252267659979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-19959339952429831992019-05-20T11:22:08.600-05:002019-05-20T11:22:08.600-05:00You are certainly very watchful of him. He has a v...You are certainly very watchful of him. He has a very good caretaker.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-46144617439879513702019-05-20T11:18:46.810-05:002019-05-20T11:18:46.810-05:00Oh gosh! Spring and sun and warmth needs to come ...Oh gosh! Spring and sun and warmth needs to come so Far Guy can heal.Terry and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016496778254072639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-72143029846315147452019-05-20T10:38:34.638-05:002019-05-20T10:38:34.638-05:00Went and looked them up. They are small, between ...Went and looked them up. They are small, between a sparrow and a robin. And they should be in my area in the summer, I don't think I've ever seen one. I have, this year, seen a yellow bird that I didn't think was a goldfinch, but thought it might have been a yellow warbler...but now I see it might have been the female scarlet tanger.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824027366993286152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-57802724376479371722019-05-20T10:34:36.739-05:002019-05-20T10:34:36.739-05:00Wow, wow, wow! I have never seen this bird in rea...Wow, wow, wow! I have never seen this bird in real life. Your photos are amazing! How big are they? Like a robin in size? I wonder if we have any.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00824027366993286152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-19109246993439637682019-05-20T09:08:20.970-05:002019-05-20T09:08:20.970-05:00What gorgeous birds! They definitely add a nice bi...What gorgeous birds! They definitely add a nice bit of color to the day. Sending prayers to Far Guy. Tired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285635623675889289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-49897743216041870732019-05-20T08:59:17.498-05:002019-05-20T08:59:17.498-05:00Oh no! Dagan and Ian have it again, too. Every t...Oh no! Dagan and Ian have it again, too. Every time you think that your over this crud it jumps up and shows you it is not gone. So sorry that FarGuy got this awful stuff and I hope he is at the end of it.<br /><br />Those are just gorgeous birds. I have never seen one in person. So many of the birds you get I've never seen. They must prefer the wonderland of your woods. ;)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-14804515422240866012019-05-20T07:37:58.224-05:002019-05-20T07:37:58.224-05:00Far Guy, do what you need to , to get better again...Far Guy, do what you need to , to get better again. Take good care.<br />Gemma's personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740156670047388540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-56277669556445252072019-05-20T07:31:42.485-05:002019-05-20T07:31:42.485-05:00So sorry that darn cough has returned. (prayers) a...So sorry that darn cough has returned. (prayers) and gosh, what a gorgeous bird!!!!Miss Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10691152819794851137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-16251424925120679692019-05-20T07:20:38.665-05:002019-05-20T07:20:38.665-05:00Dang about FG coughing again. I am worried along w...Dang about FG coughing again. I am worried along with all his (and your) other admirers.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-35432625989598414922019-05-20T06:39:26.766-05:002019-05-20T06:39:26.766-05:00I'm not really one for forwarding medical advi...I'm not really one for forwarding medical advice, but I worry so much about you two that I'm going to break my rule. I started using Umcka Cold Care this spring and I think it actually has really helped. thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.com