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Thursday rinse and repeat

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:07:08 EST

Rain again............ we are going to have a hay field. Hubby can' mow sopping wet grass and we are going to the trailer on fri eve or sat.... geesh. Meeting for the seasonals on Sat am at 11 so if not fri eve then have to get up and be ready to leave to get there on time.
Brrr damp, but here are some great thankfuls
1. No severe weather with this darn rain for which I am so greatful
2. No extra pain so far which is amazing... something or a combo of something is helping
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Wednesday wet and damp

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:02:38 EST

But really not complaining as we can handle wet, and feel so bad for those in Oklahoma. Man that is a real mess down there, so sad and scared for them.
So today we ended up having to rush out as the dentist called and was running behind and gave hubby choices.So hence I missed Anjays journey but hoping she didnt have time for a visit cos then I would be sad. She dropped off a balance board ( wobble board). I was using one at physio and she had an extra so lent it to me. OMG lol be a whil...

Monday

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:51:09 EST

Damp, cold and rain.... never ever would you guess it is nearing the end of May. BRRRR
but oh well we had a great time with bil and wife. He did awesome in his half marathon with time of 1:52 08 I think the 08 is right. he was pleased as he went a tad faster than he planned.
So they were back here around 3 we had supper,dad came up and stayed up here till 11!!! I then went to bed adn the 3 of them watched game of thrones on tv. I am not interested in that stuff so ratther read. <...

home and stuff to do and some done

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:05:04 EST

We are back home and getting ready for our company, not too concerned since they show up late sat eve and he runs sunday and think they are going to sil monday. geesh all this for a day and night. oh well whatever.

had a great time even though was so cold.... oh well be better when we go back again next weekend.

Not a lot to say right now just wanted to let some know I was home and to reply ti my emails.
HUGS all

Fantastic Friday

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:18:44 EST

Cos 1. it's not damp or raining 2. I let alie out early and slept till 7:30 3. my back is quite sore but I am not stopping my walks, instead did my physio and will walk it out. 4. Mur and I have had a great week away despite the rain and cold.

So today we will figure what we need to bring home, what we need to replenish when we come back next weekend. There are a ton of things going on that weekend as more come out then as even though the long weekend is celebrated this weekend,...

Tues eve

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:24:49 EST

Didn't even have the puter on yet today, and it is 8:21 but now cos we are using the data plan on phone and it is raining it is super slow. Oh well will write this and try to get some emails and if not will do them in the am, when it isn't as busy.
Had a good day, didnt' rain till just a bit ago. We went in town, I did a load of wash, we went out for lunch with dad and dd, and then we packed up some other stuff, ( mostly my scrapbook stuff well a wee bit of it !) and a few other things ...

Monday evening

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:01:12 EST

Just came on to do some emails and my fit bit thought I would say what a great day we had today. Such nice weather, and so quiet here still as there are only about 5 of us here yet, but they are booked full for the long weekend but we won't be here .Still a bit miffed about that.
as bil's son is living with the other sister and they could stay there even though the siter isn't home. but no we will come back. Oh well it really is okay so will just enjoy the company for the 3 days or 2 wh...

Good Monday Morning

Mon, 13 May 2013 06:11:10 EST

Hello there sparkers,
Hoping any NS sparkers are not flooded out of anything or where! LOL We had huge amount of rain yesterday and last night, but at least we know the trailer doesn't leak! We are also thankful that I brought rain pants, boots and jacket cos this puppy loves the outdoors, we took TURNS taking her for walks when it was raining, and otherwise we went together.

I have to say hubby is so different when he is here. He does the dishes, figures things to do, walks ...

Happy Mother's day to all

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:24:03 EST

Happy mother's day to all mums, dads who are mums too, and all women who even if they have never birthed a child, have cared love and nurtured a child in anyway. As the saying goes it takes a village....
I miss mum today, but not as much as I did before. My main wish is still that she would have made it to Lisas wedding and the birth of the great grandchildren. Oh well, I had her in my life a lot longer than I ever thought I would as a kid. My parents were 10 years older than most and ...

Friday oh so busy

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:13:48 EST

Hi there sparkers!
Glad I slept well, as Allie woke me early and I thought good I can lay and roll on the tennis ball for a few secs. Physio suggested that may take the tightness out of my sciatic nerve butt area and alllow me to get my socks on easier. And it did, still have to put my foot up on chair but the pain was so much less. So much better start to the day. Laying on a tennis ball hurting your butt for less pain later !LOL 20 132
So realized a bit ag...

For a special spark friend

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:47:08 EST

This is for a spark friend who is learning this lesson. I had to learn it a hard way with my mother in law, happy to say she no longer has this power over me, ( even though she wasn't aware she did I sure knew!)

HUGS to anyone this helps!!!

Wondering Wednesday

Wed, 8 May 2013 08:34:40 EST

Wondering how much my back is going to improve over the day, not even going to think it isn't cos sure is sore.
Been busy only 9:30 am, 2 sets of muffins done, 1 more ready to go in oven when this last one comes out. Dishwasher on and nearly done. And now stopped for bit again.
Sun is out, liking this but have to check the weather as thought it was showers, not complaining just surprised and was thinking that was what was doing my pain. Back is so darn bad, but it is the putting soc...

Tuesday evening

Tue, 7 May 2013 20:38:52 EST

Had a good day until around 5 or so, back well very top of butt area just below waist really started to hurt. It was a hard ache not a sharp pain, anyway wasn't as bad when I walked the dog but walking seemed to tire me out. LOL maybe it was the baking and then cleaning the kitchen after lol But didn't do anything fast or without stopping.
Still feel as if there could be a slight uti brewing, comes and goes so if it is still noticeable Thurs eve, i will go to duty dr. before we go to the...

3 easy gf recipes that I know taste good

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:13:39 EST

Okay the english muffins are dark in colour but have a good texture, I didn't have to cook them as long and didnt' put them back in, dd did. so perhaps my oven is high. The banana muffins are fantastic! and the carrot ones re just as good. Have had some ask for these so figured do it this way.

COCO-MAC CARROT MUFFINS

DRY INGREDIENTS
1/2 c coconut flour
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ...

Terrific Tuesday

Tue, 7 May 2013 10:16:31 EST

Have the sheets in washer, can't wait for my clothesline to be put up this summer. Nothing better than clothes dried outside. Banana muffins ( gf) are cooling. A call in to dd to see if she wants to go to Bulk barn and Fruit and veggie store... so after I make my list off we go.
Hubby is going to work on puter to get it working right and then maybe do my shelf... or some outside stuff.
Going to be a good day, back was really sore this am, but loosening up some now. Off I go for no...

Magnificent Monday

Mon, 6 May 2013 13:27:19 EST

Afternoon Sparkers!
Didn't sleep well last night, pains in that left foot, and then charly horse in R calf at 6 am. Back was really sore again which was upsetting after 4 good days. Went to massage and he worked on my foot and legs more than back and i can tell, it is better but not great. Sad in a way cos we will be away and won't go next week. Oh well will do my physio and get hubby to do some stretches.

Got a fair bit of work done yesterday and so far today not as much. Goi...

Sunny Saturday

Sat, 4 May 2013 08:06:26 EST

Morning buddies.
Well didn't sleep well, tossed and turned and back ached. Allie woke me at 6:10 and wouldn't settle so stuck as much clothes on as needed to go out, took her a ways, did her biz and I went back to bed. Not feeding her early. So she came up, cried I said NO lay down and at 7:50 I woke, she was laying on floor with her head on the extra pillow we take off the bed, sound asleep. so I got up and fed her etc.
Back is sore today but hoping it will work itseslf out as it d...

Allie is 9 months old today

Fri, 3 May 2013 21:11:26 EST

I realized it is Allie's 9 month old birthday today and was sitting watching her on the couch adn thought wonder if I can get the phone before she moves. Please ignore the mess, that is hubbys end table and I refuse to clean it up. The boxes are on my coffee table as he has yet to go through them SIGH but do notice the sweet cute puppy! LOL she is good for the most part and is learning well.

Super Friday

Fri, 3 May 2013 12:51:27 EST

What a great day so far. Had a good walk with allie, put her on a long rope and let her run and called she did pretty good at come. granted I had treats LOL

Dd and I went over to visit Thomas and Eva and mama. OMG they are so funny. He is so all boy, run at full tilt, jump fast, and then bang into wall and get bloody nose fast too. He cried for a bit then didnt' want to let her put the cloth on to stop the blood wanted to go hide as that is what he was up to. Eva is starting to tal...

Sunny day and only back pain right now

Thu, 2 May 2013 07:29:14 EST

Well back from walk, was rather chilly this am, but had my fleece jacket on not winter so that is a plus! Lol
Allie makes me laugh so many times when we go for walks, like watching a toddler find new things. yesterday someone somehow had this huge tractor tire down by the track.. well she looked stood right there, barked, backed up barked, I said allie its fine and walked towards it, she slowly got near then down in play mode front down back up - went to it barked, sniffed and on we went...

WOW Wednesday

Wed, 1 May 2013 16:16:59 EST

Been busy walking allie, and sorting the kitchen. I need another pantry, don't have room as I used to store extras of food and paper stuff etc down stairs and now dad is down there. argh not enough room in my small pantry.but got it sorted, went to bulk barn got a few diff flours etc. and am going to make 2 diff recipes and see.

Went to the dr. well had to wait nearly 1/2 hr then he got in and sat and said whew... sorry should have seen you while ago, then looked at his puter sai...

Terrific Tuesday

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:34:27 EST

Well this am got up and had a lot of pain in my L foot, some in my back. Knee was fine. Took Allie walking and such and then after a bit did my physio exercises, I MUST remind myself that I feel so much better when I do them consistently 2x day. Then we went grocery shopping and I felt good able to walk but still some residual foot pain, but hey said to hubby, last year I wasn't even able to walk in this store, I cried even going down half an aisle.

So this eve, going to sort the ...

Monday evening

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:05:34 EST

Good evening all, well just after suppertime.
Had a good day, went to massage today and so far it went well. I hope it continues, only a touch of pain in my back right now.
Hubby sorted a bit in the shed, and dad got his boxes and sat on the deck and sorted through some of it. Tossed some not lots. lol
Dr called, I have an apt. wed. afternoon. Surprised me as figured it would be awhile as only saw him last week. He had said he would do a full neruological testing. Then long t...

Still chilly Saturday

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:21:17 EST

Was supposed to get to 11 today, well nope it was still chilly and people at the campground fixing up their trailers and area were in hoodies and gloves. brrr. tomorrow now they say, let's hope so.

So that is what we did today, stopped at the rv store, to pick up a lock that wasn't with our king pin thing that we bought. Then to the trailer and back. was a good day other than being so cold.

Now cos I am so hungry and have no clue what to eat, I will go get in the suana...

quick blog on naturopaths visit

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:10:10 EST

I am exhausted, beat so tired. anyway naturopath said lets continue on for 6wks cos still now have to get the gluten out and see how I do, if not any better then elimination diet. She kept me on the probiotics, and magnesium, and gave me a diff antiinflammatory type supp has curcumin, broemelain and a few other things so she is hoping the combo may work better.
Anyway will see willing to try. Told her having issues with meals and she gave me some ideas.

Now I am so so so so ti...

wow it is Friday

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:05:48 EST

What a busy week I have had. Apointments every day this week, all health related other than 1 which we had to go pay for our seasonal spot at the trailer park. they open May 10th this year and this weekend they are opening for seasonals to get their stuff ready! So back tomorrow so we can take a lot up and then have better room for allie next time we go. Clean up and figure what to put where adn what we need. the heavier sheets for first while then switch them up. get the kitchen area tidy a...

Blog #2 Dr appointment

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:15:10 EST

Back from dr appointment which ended up good as I figured it would. What the NS govt has scheduled as a 15 min apt turned to a 40 min one. He is always good that way but it isn't so great when you are the one waiting. lol
so....... lets see......... pap was fine. whew. not celiac good but did say you still could have a gluten intolerance ( makes me laugh at his diff. in opinion). he checked something on the puter for my rash on my arms, and there are 2 diff things to do for what he thoug...

Tuesday

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:37:57 EST

I so don't feel like going to the drs today. Just feel as if it is a waste of time, even though I will get the results of blood test and xray. I am going, don't get me wrong but just don't feel like it lol
Not sleeping well at all again, it was good the first week of masage for those 3 days and since then no more than 6.25 hrs. Not from pain or hot flashes or only some itching. I am not even laying there thinking... just not sleeping. So thanklful that it isn't from the above but man wi...

Tigger

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:12:58 EST

This is for a spark friend that needs this reminder once in a while.....

HUGS

interesting read I found on a link on FB

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:31:36 EST

grokettesmusings.com/2013/04/22/phys
ical-health-emotional-health-and-how-s
ugar-relates-to-it/

I read this and thought okay going to read the entire thing. Certainly makes for interesting reading if you believe that sugar addiction is real... and interesting her findings after having just some at how she did better at x fit etc.

Not sure what to think but does give food for thought and discussion amoungst paleo and primal folk.

soggy Sat. but that brings the flowers

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:15:47 EST

Have to keep thinking this rain will bring the green grass, flowers we will all want in while.
Not a great day weather wise, or pain wise, my back is prob. 8 or so knee a 8-10 off and on all day. Even with my brace it isn't liking walking. Did do all my exercises and did all the amts was supposed to do. Will do them again before bed.

Hubby and I decided to put on our rain gear and go to the mall, they had a fairly large rv show and it is always fun to see the new rvs. NOT al...

Friday - the day is what you make it

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:59:33 EST

And I am making it a good day. So there. No sun but so far no rain, think it is supposed to but that will bring more flowers. Have to think positive ! 126 257

Last night I slept well and woke up on my other side and thought OMG I didn't wake up to roll over or at least not enough that it hurt. WOW. that's been a long tme in coming! Also Allie came up at 6:20 and I told her to lay down, she checked hubby , then came back laid on the rug and I got up at 7:10!...

A really great day...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:59:30 EST

I had a really good day today - we went out to lunch with our friends that we meet up with once a month. We have known them for 25 years or so and have such fun. Hopefully next week or week after I can go visit with our other friends on the other shore of NS. lol We haven't been down since they got their house and it is past time for a visit. Have to see as next week I have 4 apointments so may have to be after that.

Doing pretty good considering I have sat a lot today, pain but...

What didn't blog yesterday? Well here's Wednesday

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:07:31 EST

Had a good day today. Pain when I walked this morning, really gimpy. But we walked, then I got a bit done around, and had a shower and went to physio. What a workout, from 1:20 till 3. granted 15 ice, 10 heat but whew. She got me to do 2 more exercises and two were hard. One was the wobble board ( similar to the wave anjay) and then just stand with butt to wall and slide my leg out along wall about 3 inches and man that was hard for me. I was even sweating. Also take belt type item and pull m...

Minimal pain Monday

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:20:54 EST

First off I just can't imagine the day the boston people are having and all the marathoners from all over the world. My heart goes out to them all. I just can't imagine. Terrifies me.

So today went to the hospital for blood work, parked far away and walked, was an hr wait and then back to home, had gf breakfast and then off to massage. He did myofascial release and started on my upper back as told him I can't lay on my back without wicked pain trying to get my upper back and head d...

So glad I slept Sunday

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:49:33 EST

I SLEPT!!!! like that commercial finally I slept for 7 hrs last night. Also got 3 hrs in a row, unheard of for me lately.
So today going to Atlantic Fabrics going to finally make some curtains for the kitchen and perhaps some for dining room and put the lace panel under the new ones. DD is going to go with me after then are done their errands.
For now going to tidy up the ktichen and figure some menus. Not a busy day but a good day. Pain isn't even that bad today, oh yea forgot. l...

Sleepy but good friday

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:36:31 EST

Dads assesment was 2 hrs but we weren't called down or asked. I did go down to get laundry out of the dryer and she said hi and he introduced me. But that was it, so not sure what he will get or even be able to apply for. We will find out some after she sends in the paper work.

Didn't do a lot today, we got groceries, did my exericses, some laundry, walked dog a few times, and now going to go exercise and then go bed. Even though it said i got more sleep, I know it wasn't good as I...

good physio apointment

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:53:08 EST

HI all, had a pretty good day today, Had to wait nearly 20 mins to get into my physio apt which was absurd, don't schedule so many at once and give a bit more one on one. anywaaaaaay. lol
She was very complete in questions asked and listening. then she got me to lay on my back with ice, and heat on my knee with it up in one of those triangle wedges for 15 mins. came back and did a lot of holding my heel and pressing on my knee, and pushing my knee down till it was tight in back of calf. ...

Totally tired Thursday

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:55:52 EST

I am so tired and frustrated. Last night was better pain wise still there but was able to at least get comfortable enough to lay still, and what happens but hubby has one of those nights where he snored and snored, I prodded him 2x, told him to roll over once, and then gave up. Then Allie woke me up at 6:03! Holy frig come on dog, you go out at 11 pm or 2 am when hubby goes to bed. I called her she came up but only laid in the hall till 6:15, and I was getting so angry with the noise beside m...

Oh I am so sad for any that are in pain daily

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:49:13 EST

This past month or so, my pain had gone from nill ( 2 days) to 3-5 to weell over 10. whew. When I went to chiro a few months back and he did 2 treatments I didnt fare well. Yesterday I went to his wife also chiro and she used this little manipulator gun thing and asked me first I said I don't know, Jason told you last time not to but I don't know about this time. So she did, felt okay. Got home was not bad, took dad to do his taxes so so. Then 8 pm or so starting to hurt, woke at 2:15 said to...

Change and how you think of it.

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 07:25:29 EST

So very true and something many of us so often forget.

I am glad I saw this on FB today. I am going to get a canvas and make some craft with that saying so I never forget it. I want to embrace it.

With all the pain and such I have been having and wondering why my body has gotten so much worse in past 4 -6 months, I have to learn to adjust and adapt - hence change.

I am so glad I...

Not a great start to Monday

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 07:39:29 EST

So it can only get better!!! One thing that is surprising me is that my thumbs hurt enough to barely be able to type. MAN!!!
Had a good day yesterday, didn't do a ton even though it may have sounded like it so I know I didn't over do it so that isn't the pain cause. Woke this am at 5 in +10 pain R waist side, butt were so sore, no matter how I laid. Got up after hearing allie just before 6:30 and barely got my lower half dressed, had to turn bra around to hook. Though man what is all t...

Sunny Sunday

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 18:03:14 EST

wow the first day that felt like spring, till supper time then hat and gloves to walk the dog. Brrr again. lol
Got a lot done today, made a list and got that and a bt of other stuff too. I went over to Thomas and Evas and had a visit and play, Grandma ( dil mum ) was up too ( they live in the basment) and Thomas says OH come on in Nana look grandma nana is here.
Sorted the huge closet at the bottom of the stairs, xmas stuff, some trailer stuff, some junk. did well but also have alo...

Something to think about

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:08:48 EST

saw this and thought YES !!! we all have good days but we so often remember the bad. While cleaning I found small books that hubby and I had written grattiudes in when he was having his bad depression. Was neat, hey mur did you know that april 3 2005 you were happy that....... lol some were plain others were sort of special.

So hugs for all of us, but for my friends that are having a hard time rig...

Sunny sat

Sat, 6 Apr 2013 18:35:05 EST

Sunny but cold a few snow flurries but nothing stayed! whew. Had a good day, dd and I went to a semi craft fair/enterpenuer show - was good. Guess I didnt' win anything as noone called. LOL Oh well. sigh.
I am debating I was reading mostmoms blog about her streak and thought, hmm I should start a streak then remembered I had a streak of walking allie... well haven't missed a day but would have to go back to see what day we got her or when my last day I posted was. lol well over 100 d...

Anyone with knees needing surgery or physio please read and give me an opinion...

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 07:19:44 EST

fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/ar
chive/2013/04/05/unnecessary-knee-surg
ery.aspx?e_cid=20130405_DNL_art_1&utm_
source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_conten
t=art1&utm_campaign=20130405

This was sent to my email today, Interesting to me as I am on the list for knee replacement. I am not keen on surgery, not keen on hospital visits due to such rates of MRSA, and other messes from them. But I also want what is best for my knee and back. Also don't know how ...

April 4th

Thu, 4 Apr 2013 06:59:38 EST

seesm as if it should be later in the month... wonder if it is cos I am not satisfied with the status quo right now. Ironically I am not enjoying this experiment with wheat. Not cos I am finding it totally bothering me as a celiac person would but cos it is bothering me. Been an eye opener in what it does to me and what could have been detox/die off symptoms before.
It makes me ravenous, always looking for carb foods, makes me tired, bloated, a tad constipated. But mostly I notice the co...

Blog #2 today reminder

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 09:01:08 EST

Saw this and I so need to remember this. Again thanks to Anjays- Journey for reminding me.

You will get a blog sometime this year that says it is hot NOT today

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 08:57:47 EST

MAN BRRRRRRRRRRRR yet again the wind is so darn cold. Oh well no snow so far that is a plus!!!
Allie woke me this am by staning on her back legs and paws on the bed trying to get to my face, I was turned the other way lol So it was 7 am!!! up we got and allie and I went for a 2 mile walk. My back was sore on the r side when we started, then didn't do too bad and near the end was sore again. Came back, fed her, did dads socks, came here for bit, then went up and did 20 mins of upper body ...

Tuesday eve Man it is cold out there

Tue, 2 Apr 2013 19:35:11 EST

BRRRRRRRRRRR hat and gloves to go for our walk after supper. The wind has to be a north wind for sure. It is darn right COLD. Glad it was sunny today.
So I had been saying for awhile that I was going to go to dd and use their machines. Well yesterday didn't really work since godson sort of invited himself over for supper, but that's okay no problem. So today I had to return her crockpot and told her I wanted to use the machines, okay... I said come down too. NO. okay not pushing her. She...