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New printer…again
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Target had an all in one printer on sale cheap. I bought one. I am so tired of the battle with the old one since the change from one wireless box to another put the old printer into a complete snit.
The new one is not wireless and is working very well. I even managed to scan a couple of pictures and post them on my FB page.
Yay!
You all have a good one.
Posted in #*%$!! Electronics!
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Home, Life, Multifunction printer, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
No post today…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
It’s my birthday so I’m taking the day off.
You all have a good one!
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer, Writing
More entertaining than TV
Posted by doggonedmysteries
We’d finished dinner and the pups were mooching gummy cherries from The Curmudgeon. As soon as he told them the candy was ‘all gone’ Patty decided it was time to play with Gavin.
She likes to swoop in and grab a leg or his collar to get things started. There’s chasing, there’s wrestling, and there are hucklebutts on and off the couch.
On our part, there is a great deal of laughter.
You all have a good one!
Posted in Dog related
Tags: Author, Bull Terriers, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Dogs, Laughter, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
One step back…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
So the appointment at the neurologist didn’t go as hoped. On the bright side, the MRI of his spine didn’t show any new lesions. On the dark side, his EEG has them worried.
Now they want an MRI of his brain with contrast. He has to have blood work done beforehand because the hospital won’t do the MRI without the blood work.
His nurse practitioner (with whom he had the appointment) and his neurologist were both in the room at the end of the appointment. Not something that happens often and something I find a tad disconcerting.
There big concern was his one medication, Ampyra. It can cause seizures. What they found on his EEGs had them concerned.
He is showing more muscle weakness as of late. His balance is poor and he needs to use the walker and rollator more.
I can see the day coming where I will need to get help in for him, and I have no idea how we will manage to pay for that.
What scares me the most, is that the time to do this, is coming closer at a faster rate.
Well, we’ll deal with it when it gets here. For now, as usual, it’s one day at a time.
You all have a good one.
Posted in MS related
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Life, Love, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
New fencing
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Although we will have to tighten our belts a lot for the next couple of months to pay for it, we are having the fencing that runs down the alley side of yard replaced. I need to do this to take some pressure off The Curmudgeon and me.
This means The Curmudgeon won’t have to walk all over the yard with the dogs when he has them out because with the new fencing he’ll be able to let them run loose. I can take them outside with me when I’m gardening and they’ll get more exercise.
The picket fence will now be replaced with solid fencing. The dogs can’t get through it, and If I’m lucky, I can take that old fencing and rig something between the two yards. I figure I can hook the pickets and rails to the chain link and voila, instant privacy fence there since that fence is about half the length of the alley side fence.
Installation could begin as early as Thursday.
You all have a good one!
Bye bye pickets.
Posted in my garden
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Fencing, Home and Garden, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
Puttered in the garden…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Yesterday I had a chance to putter about in the garden. We had sun and it was warm enough that I didn’t need a jacket. YES!
I was working on the pond, back washing the filters, and skimming crud from the river. The Curmudgeon decided to join me. He must have felt fairly good because he knelt beside the pond and with much groaning and moaning hauled Pan out and managed to fix the hose. We now have a working fountain again.
I managed to clean the filters and clean out several of my pots. I would love to have enough nice days to Spring clean all the gardens.
Once I get that done, I’ll be able to map out what I’d like to do for hard-scape and raised flower beds. Keep your fingers crossed that we have several warm and dry days.
You all have a good one!
Posted in my garden
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Gardens, Home and Garden, Multiple Sclerosis, Water garden, Writer
All smiles here
Posted by doggonedmysteries
You know we all have some days that are pure crap. However, once in a while, along comes a day where you feel like you are farting rainbows. Where every miserable thing that’s gone before feels distant and blurred.
That was my yesterday. Little things went right all day. In this house that is not normal.
The dogs stayed out of trouble. The Curmudgeon’s mood lightened. The sun came out to play all day.
Then the package arrived. Addressed to Gloria’s Cousin. That would be me at this address. Inside, I found a ring I’ve coveted for at least two years. I’ve entered each contest put on by Bella Morta Jewelry to win it. Seems that someone who knows my cousin made sure I got it. 😀 Color me delighted.
You all have a good one today because I sure had one yesterday!!
Posted in Misc
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Family, Life, Love, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
You find the deals where you can
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Between the medications and the vitamins The Curmudgeon takes every day, it’s truly a miracle that he doesn’t rattle when he walks.
I found a good deal on Amazon for a few of his vitamins, my vitamins, and they had the Turmeric he wanted to start taking. I ordered, got the super saver free shipping, and was surprised and pleased as to how fast they arrived.
I have to hunt for good deals on the vitamins because he takes so many. We don’t get any help paying for those things.
It seems that the vitamin D does help him walk better. We notice a big difference when he doesn’t take it. The same goes for all the B vitamins, the C, and whatever else he uses.
You all have a good one and remember March is MS awareness month!
Posted in MS related
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Doggoned, Life, Love, MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Vitamins and Minerals, Writer
10 miles on the bike today
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I set my alarm and got up an hour earlier than normal for me. After two cups of coffee, a light breakfast, and my first round of medications for the day, I took off for the gym.
I decided on a good place to start, the recumbent bike. I got comfortable, popped my earphones in, cranked up my music and off I went. I pedaled, and pedaled, and pedaled some more. My music had me in a zone.
One hour later, I’d put in ten miles and burned 260+ calories. I was not out of breath. Not a bad start for someone who sits at a desk. My legs are going to scream at me tomorrow, especially when they find out we’re going back! 😀
One thing I hope to accomplish by getting back in shape is to get off most of the medications I’m on and the other is regaining the strength to get The Curmudgeon up when he falls..
You all have a good one!
Posted in healthy living
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Physical exercise, Recumbent bicycle
18 months from now…
Posted by doggonedmysteries
I officially joined Planet fitness yesterday. I paid for a whole 18 months up front. I figure if I’ve paid for it, I’ll feel more obligated to go often and not goof off.
The goal is to lost all the weight I gained since the heart attack. I probably wouldn’t have gained so much if I hadn’t quit smoking then too. I haven’t had a cigarette since August 17th 2011.
My goal is to lose what I gained plus a few pounds. I vow to tone up, thin down, and keep you posted.
Why? Because this is my life and I want to live it.
You all have a good one!
Posted in healthy living
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Health, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Smoking cessation, Writer
Day one of the diet begins today.
Posted by doggonedmysteries
The first thing I did yesterday when I got out of bed was to weigh myself. I will do this every Tuesday from now until I hit my goal. Until I hit my goal, you will not know my beginning weight. I will, each Tuesday, tell you the amount of loss or gain I have achieved.
Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to cheer me on. You can also kick me for not losing if you must.
I wish my printer would work with my computer because I would scan and post the picture of the me that I intend to be again.
You all have a good one!
Posted in healthy living
Tags: A healthy me, Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Heart healthy, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer
A couple of diet funnies for those of us trying to lose the fluffy we gained
Posted by doggonedmysteries
Posted in Jokes
Tags: Author, Caregiver, Disability, Doggoned, Home, Humor, Life, Multiple Sclerosis, Writer








