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Sunshine and Sunday!!!

Sun, 5 May 2013 14:12:09 EST

Brandon is out for a Bike ride..called home and said the black flies are terrible. Time to dig out the bug jackets. He got my bike out the other day and we are going to get it fixed up, so I can ride it and his friend can use it if they visit. I still can not walk very well or for long, but I can bike!! So look out..New Germany, here I come.

I had a great day yesterday.. I spent the afternoon with Anjays-Journey and we had a journey and tons of laughs!! We were headed to Chester...

I am trying

Thu, 2 May 2013 11:54:16 EST

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I am trying to get back to this. As my friends know I have had a bit of a rough winter, early spring. My leg started to act up in October and is very slow healing. 39
I have had a few setbacks. Currently I am to be on bed rest with my legs elevated, unless I am at my work term for school or other minor things like trips to the bathroom. I am doing that but very frustrated that I can not get out and do more. Couldn't see ...

Sunshine... beautiful day!!!

Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:38:58 EST

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I am a member of the Beautiful Butterflies!!! I wanted to be a kitty, but I am very happy to be a butterfly!! I am exited about participating in the 5% challenge. Will I survive, yes, most likely. Will I loose 5%, perhaps. I just know that I will try. Will I have fun..for sure.

My friends Anjay`s-Journey and Healthy4Me are kitties. So I am in a challenge with them just not on their team.

It has been a busy week. Brandon is sick, or ra...

Cold, snowy and blowy

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:04:07 EST

I woke up to a little snow, again. Now last Friday we had "SNOW" the roads were rough, people stayed home, or most did. School was cancelled for the public school system. We had college still. We braved the snow and roads and got to school fine. Home again also. Mind you many people did not get in. So today, I hear on the radio at 0630, no school today, snow day. I look out and see a few flurries falling. I check our website..still school. The roads were not bad at all and coming home they ...

I am going to celebrate a bit

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:43:03 EST

This is just a short blog before going off to school. I got weighed this morning. Before Christmas I was up to 328.5 I did not even record it as I was too upset and embarrassed. So I have been wanting to get back on the scale and get weighed, but too afraid. I have had a couple people comment recently that they thought I had lost a little weight. The young man I drive said "You look as if oyu may have lost a pound" Now oyu would have to know him to realize this is a compliment. At least I to...

Sunshine and a beautiful day!!

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:11:36 EST

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It started out kind of rough. Stan couldn't find his lab requisition, then he couldn't find his keys. We were to pick up a friend at the corner to take him to school. Then we had blood work to get done before I went to school.
So he used my keys. Got to the hospital and no health card..luckily they know him!! We did drop our # 2 son off at school in time!!

School was good, but I found the one class I had today a little slow. That makes it di...

feeling a little better

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:01:27 EST

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Well today I actually felt a bit better. Last night was the first in months that I had a good sleep. Not up with pain or restless. My hubby changed my dressing before bed and tried some extra padding. That really helped. I also tried to let things go. I think I was so tired, I could do nothing but sleep.

Today we contacted Student Services and we are going to meet with someone ab out the computer hacking and stalking. It has been getting worse until today, then ...

The frustration continues!!!!

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:59:21 EST

I am feeling very frustrated by the weeks events, and I am being targeted to some extent also. I have not been affected near as much as my friend, but boy oh boy is technology scary in the wrong hands, I mean in the hands of a very mean, vindictive, devious, kinniving young female. I am now constantly followed at school. She was waiting in the lobby this morning. I even moved seats to get away from her because all she does is talk and be disruptive. She moves her chair over, stands behind ...

Still Frustrated!!

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:31:56 EST

The anger has settled, but I am still frustrated. My friend is still having some problems. Not as much, but still being violated. This is so wrong and yet there is not a lot she and her family can do. A kind, sweet, caring lady gets screwed up so bad. It is just plain wrong.
At least she is now back here on SP. She needs that.

I am at school in what is called the Business Connection. A small business like office run by students. It is very quiet we have no work to do today. ...

ANGRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 07:43:31 EST

28 I am os very upset and angry. I don't know what to do and feel like my hands are tied and that I am somehow to blame even though I know I am not.
A good friend, a Spark Person, who is just a wonderful person has had her computer hacked twice in the last couple of days. Now she is not going to be on her computer at all. Her computer is not working. Her facebook and hotmail were hacked. It has been horrible. This woman is on SP 2-3-4 times a day. She lives for it and the sup...

Sunny and Snowy Saturday

Sat, 5 Jan 2013 14:00:29 EST

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Saturday in Nova Scotia..snowy one minute sunny the next but still ever so beautiful. I slept in late, catching up most likely from the night before when I got only 2.5 hours. Yuck. Hard to stay awake in class yesterday afternoon in class with so little sleep. Movies last night with hubby, son and son # . A great night. We saw The Hobbit in 3D!! Great movie.

So today I sleep in as it was quite late getting to bed. Foot a bit tender, but not so...

Reflections

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:47:24 EST

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Well as 2012 draws to an end I look back and reflect on my life and the year I have had. I vow to not cry over the failures or discouragements. I vow to celebrate all of the positive things and be thankful that I am alive, relatively healthy and moving forward with my life.

I am so very thankful for so much this past year...
-my family
-my Mom getting settled into a good home
-my general health
-my Mother-in-Law getting settl...

Saturday and almost Christmas!!!

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 19:10:45 EST

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it has been Saturday..again. Soon it will be Christmas and Christmas Eve. I am trying to get ready. So much to do and not feeling well. Somehow I have laryngitis on top of my left foot ulcer.
My husband and son have gone to town to try and finish the shopping. I will get out Monday morning and do the last bit of groceries and stuff.
A quiet Christmas for us this year. Mom is staying where he is and coming here on December 27 for 2 days...

Fed up and Frustrated

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 18:22:24 EST

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I am so frustrated today. This has been along week. My left foot ulcer seems to have me in its clutches..ugh!!! 24 I saw the specialist last Thursday and he ordered daily dressings starting Friday...well today is Sunday and I got my first dressing change!! The dressing was so loose I have had to remove it and have it fixed. It rubbed s bad I couldn't even weight bear without being in agony.
Well enough complaining.. I am go...

Tuesday..I think

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:13:22 EST

Well life is never dull!! My left foot ulcer is now infection free and starting to heal. The MD said my report was good, but I am staying on antibiotics for another 2-3 weeks.
A new dressing tomorrow and I am on the road!!

Life is never dull. Going back to school has been a real eye opener and a pleasure at the same time. I love learning and I am doing very well. I have missed 2 days with my foot, but the teacher was also sick those same two days. The other students are very...

18 days later

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:32:36 EST

It has been 18 days of Intravenous antibiotics, and 8 of oral meds and daily dressing changes.
I have fun and not so fun side effects.
I am still going to school, and trying to keep up at home. hahhahahahaha

So I have not blogged, but I do check in daily and read many pages.
I am keeping active. One thing the oral and GI thrush has prevented me from eating much!! I love yogourt and I have been living on it!!
I also discovered McDonalds new milkshake flavour "G...

It got much worse and now is just starting to improve.

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 17:03:03 EST

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My left foot is still my left foot. I almost wanted to take an axe and chop it off yesterday. UGH!!!!
I have such a high pain threshold and yet, I couldn't bear it at all yesterday.
The VON nurse came to do the dressing, she had been in Sunday. A great nurse and a very sweet demeanour. To make a long story short..I ened up in an ambulance on my way to the Out Pt's/Emergency dept. I am now on IV antibiotics and decent pain meds and new dressings. ...

Painful Thursday..it will only get better!!

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 19:45:00 EST

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My left leg dressing has been on for over 24 hours. It will get changed on Saturday.
The pain today was above and beyond. It is usually sore the first going off, but wow!! I ended up coming home from school early. I hated to do that. I have kept my foot and leg up since them for most of the time. When it goes down for long it burns!! Yuck. It is like acid on my skin, it is the drainage form the ulcer.

Anyway, I have decided to go into school later tomorro...

One Word Blog

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:49:50 EST

Actually, this is really easy. Copy and Paste into your own blog, change the answers to suit you. Use one word answers, get an easy three SparkPoints, and help your SparkFriends get to know you.

Where is your cell phone?
my purse

Spouse?
yes

Your hair?
short and silver

Your mother?
Port Mouton NS

Your father?
with the devil

Your favorite thing?
Laptop or my books

Your dream las...

A great day!!

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:39:20 EST

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I went on a great road trip today. I went with Wiigarden-Nymph to visit Healthy4Me and see her puppy. I wanted to bring Allie home with me!! The puppy is so sweet and still has puppy breath.

We sat and had coffee and talked for over 3 hour, the time flew by. I have not laughed this much in so long from the time I left home until I got back it was fun!!!! Thank you ladies for a grand day!! Next time I drive!!

I learned a new route ...

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 15:44:23 EST

A beautiful day and so much to be thankful for. Our freedom, the life we have, our family and friends, the beautiful scenery around us, the trees are gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! WE had our supper last night and it was good, but I always like leftovers better.

Today we are chilling, a sort of relaxing day. A little bit of frustration, and Stan is feeling very guilty for what he did, but time will pass. Now back home and with our friends other vehicle, until ours is ready, hopefully tomorro...

If it wasn't for friends..what would life be like?????

Sat, 6 Oct 2012 19:36:12 EST

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We have had an interesting day or more. I was up most of last night with sore feet, from a burning rash. Also my left hand was rashy, bumpy, itchy and sore..also swollen. I used tylenol, ibuprofen, benadryl..and no, not all at the same time!!

Woke up, or rather crawled out, feeling lousy. Showered dressed and ready to go pick up Mom. I went to get gas, then the car would turn on but the gear shift slipped and I couldn't drive. I couldn't ...

Rainy days and Sundays....sure don't help at all..

Sun, 30 Sep 2012 16:54:06 EST

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It is still raining here in rural Nova Scotia. I fell soggy and achy. My knee is talking back. It says OUCH!! I still get up and move around..it still says OUCH!!!
I never realized what a barometer i was before. Oh well..it could be worse. At least I can get up and around. Spent a lot if time on homework as I did not fell too energetic. I am going to put clothes away and iron for the week. Time to do it all again.. next weekend is a three day weekend....

Rainy Day//not blue!!!

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:07:09 EST

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A cool rainy day but that is OK. I am getting things done around the house, slowly!!
My other son has arrived for a visit. So funny how fast a family can grow!!
Sore knee today but I am just going. The rain doesn't help.

Trying to put some of Mom's stuff away and sort it out. The dining room is full. I doubt it will be clear before Thanksgiving next weekend. So I guess if our friends come we will all huddle around the kitchen ta...

Fabulous Friday!!!

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:37:53 EST

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This is going to be a fabulous day.... for many reason
1. The sun is out and shining
2. I am off the weekend and mom's apt is all done..cleaned out, clean and done!!
3. Mom is seeing a Geriatric specialist today, only 3 patients were selected out of over 200, and was chosen..maybe he will have some ideas or insights, maybe not. At least is worth the try.
4. Acupuncture class and trial at school today, maybe it will help my knee
5. ...

Happy Hump Day!!

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:40:23 EST

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It is Wednesday..midweek. Raining on and off..leaves are changing!! Hooray!! School is going well. My mom's apt is coming along. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel..or rather piles and heaps!! It is very difficult to throw or give away anything you know is or was or may be important.
However, where my mom is and where she may go from here, she can not take a lot. Very difficult indeed. I realize now that I am going to have to purge and...

Sunday ah!!! I am breathing

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:18:24 EST

465 It is a beautiful sunny fall crisp day!! It has been a good weekend. I am thankful for so many things. Yesterday we all helped out at the church Penny Auction. It was a lot of fun!! We raised some money towards the repairs we need to get done. It was good. For the first time, ever at a Penny Auction, I did NOT buy baked goods to bring home. I passed up cakes, cookies etc..I did buy 6 low fat healthy whole wheat cranberry muffins. I have had one..good. NOt at all sweet.
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Are you sure it is Thursday???

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:23:50 EST

I was sure it was Wednesday today. Yes, I went to Thursday classes, I even thought..Hooray tomorrow is Friday, but I still thought ti was Wednesday!! I think it is because on my way to school this morning, I stopped at the mail box and in there was the weekly paper, which comes on Wednesday. I pulled it out and thought..Oh boy did they ever deliver the mail early today!!
Oh boy...as I was coming home, I realized it was Thursday!!

At school Thursday is "Killer Knee Day" for me...

Are you sure it is Thursday???

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:23:50 EST

Monday, Monday

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:15:06 EST

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It is Monday and I am still going to school. I have never walked so much in the last 6 years as I have this past week. I have to walk into the school...down the hall to my locker and then up stairs and down tot he classes. Thursday as the worst for that or the best depending on your thoughts. It is my heaviest day class wise with 5 classes..up stairs-down stairs-etc...
So by last Thursday afternoon I was so sore. So sore in fact I didn't think...

Old and tired..hahaha

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 16:01:32 EST

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I did it, I have survived my first day of school, again. Yes, just like when I was younger getting pictures taken, only this time it was the teacher taking all of our pictures!!

I am the oldest. I figured that would happen. I went up and down the steps 4 times each way. I walked in the halls, I participated in the school scavenger hunt and walked part of the route with others. So I am proud of myself today. Now to go back tomorrow.

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The Beginning..

Mon, 3 Sep 2012 23:08:10 EST

I have been having trouble getting this window to open again. So after being in touch with Sp I have done a few adjustments and I hope it works. Yesterday, I had just written a blog..ready to post and wham!! Gone. I was too tired to try again.
I have been busy all day getting things done and getting ready to start school tomorrow.
I am going back to take Medical Office Administration. After nursing all of my life and realizing..but not totally accepting that I can no longer nurse, ...

O Happy Day!! or Terrific Tuesday!!!!!!!!

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:55:18 EST

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It may be a little rainy but we need a whole lot of it. The river is as dry as I have seen it in 9 years. WE are having a little rain, but..I am still smiling!! 41
I found out his morning I have been funded to return to school!!!!! O HAPPY DAY!!!!!!!!

I know at 56 to be excited about school may seem odd, but for me it is a new beginning. I believe things happen for a reason and we cross paths with others at different times for a reason.
These ...

Manic Monday!!!!

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:12:11 EST

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Great day yesterday..I had my Mom's bed picked up and taken. I had a good visit and coffee with a friend. A nice day. Today I went to Mom's apt with a friend of ours who has a second hand store. It was hard for her to look at all of her belongings and see what has to go. Many, many years of collecting. A cousin will bring Mom and meet me on Thursday at the apt to finalize this step.
It is difficult. I am tired and have a lot to do, so this is short. Have a g...

Sunny Sunday!!!

Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:31:07 EST

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Good morning all..it is a beautiful sunny Sunday morning here in beautiful rural Nova Scotia. I am off soon to my Mom's apt to sort her clothes, and get things ready for her to come tomorrow with a friend who is selling things for her. Also a friend is coming to get her bed this afternoon.

Brandon is going with me to help as I can not do the lifting of things. We have bags of groceries to bring back, laundry and more. Oh well at least I can do this for her. She ...

At a loss for words..today

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:08:37 EST

I am back and still trying. I was on here last night but I couldn't get my blog to open. That happens every once in a while. I do not know if it is a glitch here on my end or SP end. Anyway..it is open
and I am home after being on the run since 0730. I wish I was literally running or even walking well. Oh well...

I was here and doing well..then we left to go to Montreal and had no WiFi access for 6 days. So by then I was not in the mood to catch up at all. I had so planned...

At a loss for words..today

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:07:59 EST

At a loss for words..today

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:06:19 EST

Struggling a little

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:54:12 EST

Wednesday morning and I am up and getting at it. We have been very busy getting things done
around the house. Cleaning, carpets, windows, laundry etc!! Great to get it done, but eating healthy a little harder when we get going. I am trying to make good choices because I feel better when I eat better. So yogourt etc..but not always good. Chicken wings last night not the best, but baked and plain..not even a good option.

Knee still sore but getting better. Brandon home this Satu...

Sanity is returning..I think!!!

Sat, 21 Jul 2012 11:11:05 EST

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What a week!!
I can finally feel as if I am on the end of the tunnel and there is light!!!
It has been rough with my Mom for awhile lately. Vascular Dementia, reaction to meds and more..well I am so happy because she is going to be moving into a wonderful Assisted Living Private Care home. It is beautiful!! My cousin had a little pull and they can take her in August. She bypassed the wait list because of her circumstances. It is about an hour from ...

Morning

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 09:18:07 EST

WEll I am still going strong? Maybe not. Knee still sore but I am getting around much better. Frustrated at myself for pushing and hurting it 24

The weather has started to settle down a little and the humidity has cleared. I understand we had a storm last night, but I must have missed it!! Had trouble sleeping and when I got to sleep, I guess it was a deep one.

Spending the night at Mom's tonight as she is having more difficulties. New med prescribed almost 3 ...

Here it is Sunday

Sun, 15 Jul 2012 10:55:30 EST

Still very hot, but not as humid, at least not yet. I slept well last night and the knee is not as painful. Thank goodness for ice, rest and ibuprofen. I actually did rest the knee and it has helped.

Today I am making supper and we are going to Mom's. She has been finding the time long and she is lonely. So I am making supper and salad and off we go later on this afternoon. That will be nice.

I went out and looked at the garden as Stan watered yesterday and our dog Gus ...

Not a Happy Camper today...

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:18:56 EST

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I am not happy today. I think I may have overdone the gardening just a little. My Lt knee is sore and swollen a bit. Hard to walk today. Six years ago I fell coming out of my cousins house in winter. There had been a light dusting of wet snow. I slipped on the step and down I went. They had recently painted the steps with gloss paint..stupid any time, but worse before winter and no chance of wear a bit. To make along story a little shorter ...

Thursday....finishing the gardening!!

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:13:26 EST

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Out in the garden again today. Finishing off what we started yesterday. It was so nice to come home last night and see how much better it all looked!! It sure made me smile. I must admit I am tired today, but all we have to do is put in a few more plants then the newspaper and mulch.

Then my solar lights:)

I am a happy camper. I enjoy the flowers and garden, I am so glad to be able to do it, even if I am sore afterward...

Weeding Wednesday!!

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:12:39 EST

It is really a beautiful day here on the South Shore of NS. Warm and sunny, but not too hot and no humidity. So i decided to get out and weed the garden, plant a few more transplants and get the mulch down. It feels so good to be out in the garden working!! Stan and I are doing it together. I just came in for a cold drink and to rest my aching knees. But, I am going right back at it.

Tonight I will pick up a few last plants and finish off my planters. I always wait until late becau...

Sunday a day of rest..not so... I hope

Sun, 8 Jul 2012 13:28:31 EST

Well yesterday we took Brandon over tot he Valley to Greenwood for his 3 week survival camp, with the Air Cadets. A very hot and humid day. I am sure he will have a great time. It is strange not having him around. We were there early, but we were told to be there for 1200. Then we are told to come back at 1500. So off we go, lunch and puttering around. Then took him back and dropped him off. I think it was easier on him then me. He was a little nervous he said but once he saw his friends, he ...

Where did the week go?

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 21:13:40 EST

It was Saturday now it is Friday and I seem to have been in a big cloud or something as I do not know where this week has gone.

I can look and see what I have done and where I have been. Not home much that is for sure. Mom's, Mom's, Appt's, Brandon's stuff for camp..Stan's appt's...Me???
Well.. have gotten in some exercise and tracked foods and tried to make good choices. Ihave been reading blogs and looking over things. I have just not been blogging myself.

Brandon...

Hot, Hellish but HAPPY!!!!!!!

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 20:54:11 EST

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I woke up and I was excited to start the new week of the Summer 5% Challenge. This week we are to track our foods. Our fearless leader, or one of them gave lots of ways to try to do this.
I know when I track I am more aware of what I eat. So I was looking forward to this.

I started with yogourt, fibre 1 cereal, chia seeds grounds, blueberries and strawberries. Yummy!!!!! I tracked it all and it was so good. AT ...

Terrific Thursday!!!

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 20:11:46 EST

I seem to be on a theme this week. I am feeling better or maybe I should say more positive.

I am not sure why, but I kn ow being here on SP and part of Cats!! Is a big help for me.
I got up, after I lay in bed and then did a few stretches. I talked to myself, positive talk and that made it easier to do things.

We had to take Brandon for an appt then we did errands. I went to a local farm market and picked up fruit and veggies. The Romaine lettuce was so huge, I coul...

Wonderful Wenesday!!!

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:28:09 EST

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A great day, at least it was for me. I was up and doing a few things when I got a phone call from a Spark friend and she is moving to Nova Scotia. All is approved and she will be here in a month or so. I met her last month through another Spark friend. It turns out she had come to visit her son and meet Healthy4Me, who I know. Well wiigarden-nymph ended up in New Germany, somehow and she and her husband bought a house here.

Now Ne...