tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post20759997461720803..comments2023-12-26T08:30:05.614+00:00Comments on A Mixed Bag: MORE TITBITSValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-16197556715134070502013-10-18T10:44:11.201+01:002013-10-18T10:44:11.201+01:00Mary, grinning about the cleaner, we must all be t...Mary, grinning about the cleaner, we must all be the same then! Hope your brother in law wasn't suffering too much.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-21944972256312272772013-10-18T00:33:48.625+01:002013-10-18T00:33:48.625+01:00My brother-in-law was due to have a bone scan (nuc...My brother-in-law was due to have a bone scan (nuclear as well) yesterday. I don't know what they are looking for, issues from injury or cancer, but I guess it's good to know that a lot can be seen. <br />It can't be much fun to deal with the parking situation at the hospital. Oh, but good for you that you've brought in some help. Funny about the tidying up beforehand. I usedCrystalChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778302473630157009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-87516877108185962492013-10-08T11:55:31.098+01:002013-10-08T11:55:31.098+01:00Hi Pam. Thanks for your lovely comment. Much appr...Hi Pam. Thanks for your lovely comment. Much appreciated. As for photography, your remark did me good since I still feel somewhat of a novice as a photographer. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-9809225573788511692013-10-07T22:07:34.423+01:002013-10-07T22:07:34.423+01:00Oh, Valerie. Do take care of yourself. You must be...Oh, Valerie. Do take care of yourself. You must be exhausted. My prayers are for you and your husband. Keep us posted.<br /><br />Great bird shots. Photography is a great way for you to relieve your stress right now. AND...you are very good at it. Pam Beers.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05207051298647053528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-76659564760499703822013-10-07T01:25:45.325+01:002013-10-07T01:25:45.325+01:00Thank you Valerie for your kind words, much apprec...Thank you Valerie for your kind words, much appreciated. These hospital visits you describe were frequent occurrences for us plus the parking problems as well. I hope all goes well for Joe.<br /><br />My best wishes ~ Eddie Eddie Bluelightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069024660422117718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-71538811818357310722013-10-07T00:58:22.680+01:002013-10-07T00:58:22.680+01:00I hope everything goes go for Joe. I am not sure w...I hope everything goes go for Joe. I am not sure which I would hate more the ride to the hospital or being at the hospital. I do not like going to hospitals even when visiting friends and family. Dan the Mountain Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011867680756996102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-83319514023098331962013-10-05T09:21:13.183+01:002013-10-05T09:21:13.183+01:00Hi Mersad. Thank you, we are reasonably positive a...Hi Mersad. Thank you, we are reasonably positive about things ... it's the only way to be, really. Wishing you a good weekend.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-84556326366673265822013-10-05T02:46:09.126+01:002013-10-05T02:46:09.126+01:00Thanks for the update, Val. Hope everything goes w...Thanks for the update, Val. Hope everything goes well for Joe and he gets to come home soon. Don't forget to take care of yourself as well. Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts. Mr. Shifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061232966394052314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-61229476122753454042013-10-04T21:41:24.112+01:002013-10-04T21:41:24.112+01:00All of those trips to the hospital must be so tiri...All of those trips to the hospital must be so tiring to you and your husband. I do hope you two are able to stay positive, despite everything. I wish you a relaxing weekend.Mersadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13912588798000508495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-1613315565101908212013-10-04T09:47:41.634+01:002013-10-04T09:47:41.634+01:00Herons Nest, thank you so much for your kind words...Herons Nest, thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts.<br /><br />Loretta, how wonderful to see you here. I can well imagine how much you're looking forward to ending the radiation treatment. We've got a whole new world to face but you set an example to us. Bless you.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-16825154176777121412013-10-04T04:23:42.834+01:002013-10-04T04:23:42.834+01:00Praying everything goes well for dear hubby. I hav...Praying everything goes well for dear hubby. I have 5 more treatments to go on my Radiation...will be so glad when its over. Parking isn't to bad here, thank Goodness! Take care.Lorettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11529068814849612866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-21986187484374234472013-10-03T22:16:14.240+01:002013-10-03T22:16:14.240+01:00I wish you both the very best & shall remember...I wish you both the very best & shall remember you and Joe in my meditations.A Heron's Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06563706152609630696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-80561167494748107442013-10-03T10:16:56.033+01:002013-10-03T10:16:56.033+01:00Thank you, Susan.Thank you, Susan.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-88576553074922381742013-10-03T03:26:35.746+01:002013-10-03T03:26:35.746+01:00What a busy life, almost grueling! So glad for th...What a busy life, almost grueling! So glad for the tips on how you are dealing with all of it. Wishing all the best and praying for you and your hubby.<br /><br />Have never grown a lemon from a seed! Should be interesting to hear followups.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-47584767917314870732013-10-02T11:04:24.230+01:002013-10-02T11:04:24.230+01:00Val, the pineapple leaves got quite big, grew to a...Val, the pineapple leaves got quite big, grew to about a foot high. No pineapple of course but I loved having the plant (and for a long time) as it was a link to my grandma who lived in Manitoba, one province over from where I lived then. <br /><br />Mr. Cheddar liked your comment! ;>)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-53289244728383253922013-10-02T10:11:57.758+01:002013-10-02T10:11:57.758+01:00Herman, You're right on the physical and emoti...Herman, You're right on the physical and emotional bit. You don't realise how much energy we use at times like this. Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and moral support. <br /><br />Loved it that Tyler spotted the big bird. My garden is a great place for snapping birds when they come in for food.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-77307823678066110112013-10-02T10:08:59.910+01:002013-10-02T10:08:59.910+01:00Pearl, okay I won't get you started about hosp...Pearl, okay I won't get you started about hospital parking. Agree, it is appalling. <br /><br />Pat, you were the only one questioning...grins. Thank you so much for your prayers. <br /><br />Star, you're right... we do take our health for granted. I smiled over your remark about L being a bona fide alien!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-63146595626901999162013-10-02T10:04:39.074+01:002013-10-02T10:04:39.074+01:00Geraldine, I like the sketch as well. John Bain is...Geraldine, I like the sketch as well. John Bain is a good artist. <br /><br />I'm wondering - how big was the pineapple plant?<br /><br />Thank you so much for your good wishes.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-34596562093366314162013-10-02T10:02:22.519+01:002013-10-02T10:02:22.519+01:00Good morning, Ron, happy birthday.
Haha I guessed...Good morning, Ron, happy birthday.<br /><br />Haha I guessed you would pick up on the 'what about wives' bit. <br /><br />We women are obviously all made the same... they tell me doing a spot of dusting before the cleaner comes is a matter of pride!<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind thoughts.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-13918777145784246252013-10-02T09:59:15.616+01:002013-10-02T09:59:15.616+01:00Brian, yes I did feel tired with all the driving. ...Brian, yes I did feel tired with all the driving. I had the AC on my face to keep me alert. The long corridors are beyond belief!<br /><br />Mona, thank you so much for your thoughts.<br /><br />Mel, I knew you'd be pleased with me. I also knew you would laugh about the dusting! Thanks a lot for your prayers, my friend.<br /><br />Rae, I promise to take care of myself as well. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-59502004922546574822013-10-02T02:59:00.297+01:002013-10-02T02:59:00.297+01:00I'm happy to hear that you're getting a bi...I'm happy to hear that you're getting a bit of help during this trying time! Having recently had my father in the hospital for an extended stay I know how difficult this time can be, both physically and emotionally. It's also great to see you getting out a bit and grabbing a few new pictures. Let me tell ya, they're always a blast to see! <br /><br />Here's best wishes forHermanTurniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448138758753193112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-39837929550454048032013-10-01T21:37:01.047+01:002013-10-01T21:37:01.047+01:00Good luck with the results of Joe's scan and a...Good luck with the results of Joe's scan and also with the parking. It's the same here too - expensive and difficult. We went there today to register L as a bona fide alien??? Funny, huh? None of us appreciate our health until it leaves us, do we!Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-85186832139689442862013-10-01T19:38:44.504+01:002013-10-01T19:38:44.504+01:00Am I the only one who is questioning how a man uri...Am I the only one who is questioning how a man urinates backwards? HUH? Does this means he SITS and pees? Does this mean he STANDS and faces the WALL and TRIES to AIM at the toilet even though his BACK is to the toilet? Inquiring minds want to know!! I remember a sign I saw in a bathroom once: We AIM to please. YOUR AIM will help! LOL!<br /><br />Great idea to get help in for household chores ANDPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17756564685282866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-19510410268394032762013-10-01T17:59:57.586+01:002013-10-01T17:59:57.586+01:00Hospital visiting is horrendously tiring I know fr...Hospital visiting is horrendously tiring I know from experience. Don't get me started on hospital parking - the very fact that they charge for parking gets me worked up into a lather to start with - it's disgusting!<br /><br />Hope Joe is doing OK. xAkelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-86204109251102154912013-10-01T17:24:11.249+01:002013-10-01T17:24:11.249+01:00Sounds like an exhausting time recently but I gues...Sounds like an exhausting time recently but I guess that's to be expected. By the way, love that sketch of your hubby on the sidebar.<br /><br />That's so cool about the lemon seeds. I DID grow a pineapple plant once from the head of a pineapple and it was nice especially because it was from a pineapple that my dear grandma brought back from Hawaii. Those were the good old days of runningGeraldine https://www.blogger.com/profile/07410019941984295767noreply@blogger.com