grammagus, so good to see you and get your update. i'm glad you're able to crochet. you have a good
God-guided heart. i hope something works out for you near your daughter and family. at least ed is holding his own even if he needs an attitude adjustment :)
i really hope you enjoy the season and all it means.
big hugs, s~

i'm feeling better today. doesn't feel like a headache on the horizon. if things go as i'd like i'll make the banana bread and head out for errands. not too many and hopefully easy. i went out last night to get my cafe bustello, so i have that to wake up to which is so nice. i hope it can be a relaxing day for me and you both.

hope lisa can check in again and so many others.
moonie, hope you get some moments of peace today. toni, glad you had a nice visit and shared a meal with friends.

wish all the lowest pain and stress and a cheerful spirit. hugs!

He,. He,... Huge Goood Mystical Morning dearest Groovers of the Circle,...

Your precious Grammagus, for all the love n effort you put into your crochet , n pssst very talented 8-),.. So wishing You n Ed a wonderful Christmas n getting to enjoy the smiles your gifts will bring.. Hugs.

Morning Serenity n Miss Penny,... love how you have freedom with Goldie now, Yaay, no buses.. ... Awwww n yum, I Like Banana bread.. Hopes the folkes n esp Dad are aok, and your dear Miss P is warming warming the lap,. Fab day dear friend xo

Morning to anyone I may have missed and to all our MIA buds, thinking off n sending love,..

Thankyou so much for all the support guys,.. n sorry I haven't been on much.. been a bit down, and tend to go pretty quiet..

Dad had a PET scan this morning, and will be heading for a bone marrow test next Wednesday 16th,... sigh then the wait till all results are in to regroup with his oncologist.on the 30th Dec... It's a Intermediate level Non Hogkinson's Lymphoma thingy at this stage,.. M n D, are holding up well, but he's a ain't a looking forward to the marrow test,... ouch... best part is everything can all be done in their home town now, new hospital is all geared up,... Yaaay

My Uncle had his surgery Saturday just past, removing tumours from his kidney,... Sigh,...waiting for news on what treatment will follow,.. he will be free from hospital on Wednesday , Amazing how things just seem to all hit at once, they live in Melbourne, other end of the country, I haven't seen them for over a decade.. sigh,.. it's to far for me to travel,.. 8-(

Me,.. just a Hop, Flopping along,. Oooooh,. and getting so eeerky hot n humid now, and ever so need rain,... Pssst Toni,... you can share your's if you would like to.. 8-).... cause Frogs like rain,... Trying to work out if I can head south for Christmas,.. or New Years,.. my Bro from Vanuatu will be there for New Years.. haven't seen him in a couple of years n would be cool to catch up n have a beer,.. Hmmm need a plan,..

Also thinking of not telling M n D to much re - me, health etc until we know how dear ol'e Dad is and the next steps,... don't want to add to their stress... atm.. ... Oops,... Sorry about the novel,... he he,... must go to bed, naughty frog, almost midnight here, just waiting for a PM, to settle the eeeks out a bit..

So happy our Sweet Lisa is recovering post surgery,... Awww n just ever so crossing Flippers this will bring some relief n smiles when things settle down some.. proud of You my friend.. Hugs x

Sending .... Love, Hugs Huhs,... and Wishes Up for a Sparkly kind a day today dear Friends, pls keep toasty warm n safe,.. 8-). xox0x0x

Good Night and Sparkly dreams to our magical Nessa xo

good night and sweetest dreams, seek. i'm glad your dad can have the tests done close to home. sorry he has to have to bone marrow test. i hope your uncle's recovery is good. sorry every one is so far away. i completely understand about protecting your family from your own medical issues. idk if if it's best or not, but i don't want to add to their stress also.

mother's visit with dad was pretty bad yesterday and she stayed 4 hours which she wasn't up to when he's in another world and ornery, but i tell her to deaf ears not to go when she's emotionally not strong. we're all bull-headed :)
miss penny is laid out like superman on the back cushion , so i can't straighten the sofa. of course, i can't move her. just finding plenty of other things to do a bit at a time and feeling a migraine threat. fingers crossed.

goodnite seek ,goodmoring all boy it raining here . my dog well not go out in the rain lol ,dose not like to swim , probably wont like the snow . he only like warm sunny day's lol what kinda sport dog is he lol.

hope you have wonderful low pain day hugs minnie

Good morning/zzz's

Grammagus good to see you :). Nice to hear in ways you are doing well and always doing well to others! Keeping hope things come together for you all in NC :). A Most Merry Christmas to you and yours too!

Serenity keep teasing me with that banana bread! I wouldn't worry too much about your Mom, she won't stay any longer than she wants to. I think it's sweet how devoted she is to him and of course she feels emotions. Just love her the way only devoted lovable you can :)

Seek love seeing your green self :). No apologies remember?! Good to hear there is a new hospital for your Dad to attend right on home base....much easier. A lot going on with your family....sending well wishes out. Hope you get to see your brother...that would be great for you both! Hey if he comes talk to him about if you should tell your Mum and Dad ;). More rain is on the way.....it's yours for the taking!!!

Wow Minnie I checked the weather in all directions this morning and what a huge front you and Moonie are in! Can't blame your pooch one little bit for not wanting out in it ;). Bundle up and keep warm!

I have what seems like a mile long list of things to do and not sure where to start.......ugh! Can't do it all in one day, still not sure what to do today.

I'm hurting from what I did yesterday and my fall, but not as bad as I thought I would....a good thing and I'll take it! Calls for a little extra pacing but hey I'm still grateful I didn't break anything ;).

Loving my friends out there in wonderland and hope you all pace yourself....remember those spoons ;)

Toni

Happy Monday

Gramm, good luck with the knee and I hope your hopes for a move work out, that can be very stressful
Ed is very lucky to have you, hope you find a balance sometimes, and good for you doing your bells!
Merry Christmas
Serenity, glad your feeling better, banana bread! Sounds great
Seekn, really sorry you have so much on your plate, I always worry about my dad as well, it is hard seeing a
parent or ourselves for that matter aging.
I also don't say too much to my folks
I sure hope you have AC. it's the humidity that always gets me.
A road trip for the holidays sounds like a great time, hope you can see your brother and Have a pint.
Min, Sure wish you could spread that rain out, I hear seek needs some!
You sound like you have a very smart dog.
Hope you have a restful stress free day
Lisa, sending healing wishes, I so hope you are mending
Jc, Geez sure hoping your world is ok ish. . .
Toni, your the best, wishing you a peaceful day
Mary Ellen, hand stuff stinks, have you been getting to the gym?
I hope Scott is not overdoing things

???
I'm trying to not Get to worked up about this cath on Friday, but still....
I am so afraid that I am crying wolf,
that what I am feeling is in my head,
And that this cath might lead into the OR for another bypass.
That is my worst nightmare

Also as someone told me, I am using "enough healthcare for several people"
I feel so guilty, perhaps even ashamed, for going into the Drs office.

K, really tryin to stay positive

Peace
Michael

Gram-It is a long process when moving and particularly across the country as we did that 4 times. I hope and pray for your trigger finger, Ed, your daughter finding the right place and you above all else to enjoy the season.

Serenity-Your Mom needs to be there. I see that in the loving older ppl as my almost 90 year old Dad in his horrendous physical condition wants to be there and do things for 89 year old Mom. It is just a part of years of love. Banana bread.........I can smell it now.

Seek-You are the most wonderful of wonderul green flippin' loving son, grandson, brother and friend. When you see your M & D you will be guided on how much to share. Remember it is their love for you that needs to not be kept in complete darkness. LOVE that you share with us ALL you can.....

Minnie-my Chi doesn't like the rain either and WOWZA are we in for the opening of the floods. I either use an umbrella or just make her stay until she does her thing..

Toni-burn the list. Take it easy today. Happiness in my world is you didn' t break anything. Just pace and remake the list.

Exhausted. Jeb walks back and forth with doors opening and closing between his/Spencer's room until 2;30 AM so Mario got up and told Jeb the new rules. No movement or noise after midnight when I go to bed. Mario is in bed at 8 as he gets up for work at 3 AM. I do not nap so will just think about movement. Still adjusting.

The rain is welcomed here except for the flood watch in lower lying areas. We are between two rivers but high enough elevation that we are not in the flood plain. Snow is falling in the mountains and this too is a very good thing for us.

Thinking about MIA's and Lisa recovering from her surgery.....

Peace