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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 8, 2023 15:48:36 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 8, 2023 16:09:43 GMT -5
Nice!
I wish Spring were coming- we haven't even gotten to the coldest part of Winter, yet.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 8, 2023 16:18:10 GMT -5
Nice!
I wish Spring were coming- we haven't even gotten to the coldest part of Winter, yet. I know. I remember when spring didn't come until April/May. I was excited to see them here. Usually it's not until the end of January or early February when we see them. They're migrating through unfortunately, so they'll be gone before long. They're heading your way though!
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Post by mohs on Jan 8, 2023 16:55:25 GMT -5
fantabulis capture hummingbirdstones ! They'll stop by the the Zoo visit a few ol' pals neat birds !!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 8, 2023 17:26:51 GMT -5
fantabulis capture hummingbirdstones ! They'll stop by the the Zoo visit a few ol' pals neat birds !! Thanks, Ed! Credit goes to Vince for the pictures. He took the pictures.
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Post by idearthmover on Jan 8, 2023 17:42:33 GMT -5
Where is this spring you speak of? Four inches of snow on Friday, a half inch today more tonight and more tomorrow. Made it up to 28* so far today. Lost track how deep it is in the front yard at least 6" or more. Would love to feel some nice warm sun.
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Post by Pat on Jan 8, 2023 17:51:44 GMT -5
All we have now is squirrels and some little birds. Will eventually get blue jays and robins and lizards. All good.
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Post by drocknut on Jan 8, 2023 18:56:31 GMT -5
Beautiful pictures.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 8, 2023 19:25:55 GMT -5
Nah...I don't hate you! I'm with the others who are saying Spring isn't even in the cards for QUITE awhile! But you're right...as soon as I see the first Robin (the other one!), I know the long johns will get put away soon afterward! LOL
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jan 8, 2023 19:34:16 GMT -5
All we have now is squirrels and some little birds. Will eventually get blue jays and robins and lizards. All good. In addition to all the various hummingbirds, we also have other little birdies, like English sparrows and crowned sparrows, a few red finches. The seed eaters just love to tear open the red fruits of the Peruvian apple cactus and go to town. We recently had solar panels installed just before the plumbing nightmare began. They were quick about it, did it in one morning! But, starting that day, we've been having a mob of ground squirrels climbing on our roof and new panels, doing high wire acts hanging from the power lines. Worst, is when then climb up under the hood of the truck, and crawl all over the engine depositing turds. They will also chew on the truck wires, but they've yet to do that this year. Because I am here in front of my phone right now, and have been remiss in my duties, just a quick health update. Went into ER with Covid symptoms on Dec 5, had a positive test for that, seasonal flu was negative. Bob had the sore throat, got tested at his doctor's office, they said he did not have it. Had the brain fog that came with the Covid, but at the same time found I have a benign brain mass called a meningioma at the rear base of my noggin. It is the most common type of tumor found in the head, and is more likely found in older females. After being in the hospital from Dec 5 until Dec 20 under constant monitoring (heart monitor, blood work CT scans, MRIs, etc), they have deduced the tumor is not growing rapidly, they generally don't. I have no less than three groups of neurosurgeons that will go back in for it within a month, got the authorization in the mail on Saturday. I'm in the process of signing up with all the new doctors, getting online with them on Sharp's Follow My Health. Will be a great resource once I get everything entered on there, including year's old info from when I was at Kaiser - Meds, surgeries, vaccinations, etc. I have to admit that I have kind of been ignoring it to this point. It'll happen when it happens. I t seems I get emails from several doctors everyday, asking me when I am going to get signed up? Still have not gotten caught up with all my financials/checkbook since all this started. It's a mess. At least so far, one double billing (for all of $9.50, a Rx) was credited without my intervention. The hospital has not been pushing on me for payment, so I like that. Plumbing work still going on, will be needing to throw some money their way coming up soon. They have been working hard, and making good progress. Still lots of drywall/finish work to do, like fix hole in ceiling where someone has had been in the attic to place pipes, and stepped off the one of the two by fours, placing their foot through the ceiling. At this point, it is just cosmetic, lol. Since the hospital, we've had to go to the laundromat twice now, my washer and dryer are out in the yard under a tarp right now, can't go back into the garage to be used until the holes in the floor are backfilled, and cement poured over the top. But I must say, I am very happy with the work that has been done so far, and the materials used. I love my nice new water heater, and HALO system installed to protect the new pipes. There are still things that need hooking up, toilet in my bathroom tightened back down on the flange all the way, but everything is working and flowing! I like it! They will be filling dirt back into holes, covering with concrete, and hauling off the muddy mess in the yard, that can't happen soon enough. Some one from the city was supposed to come out yesterday to check all the holes before refilling, and sign on on that. The city employee kind of seemed like a duck, like he has his own special program to do this standard job. And, of course, over time, they keep changing code on everything. That's it for now, will try not to go without an update for so long next time. I am still improving every day. Thank you all for going above and beyond for me. I am truly blessed!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 8, 2023 19:46:29 GMT -5
Vince thanks you, Diane!
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Post by Pat on Jan 8, 2023 19:47:21 GMT -5
Glad you are improving every day. What a trip!!
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 8, 2023 19:56:31 GMT -5
All we have now is squirrels and some little birds. Will eventually get blue jays and robins and lizards. All good. In addition to all the various hummingbirds, we also have other little birdies, like English sparrows and crowned sparrows, a few red finches. The seed eaters just love to tear open the red fruits of the Peruvian apple cactus and go to town. We recently had solar panels installed just before the plumbing nightmare began. They were quick about it, did it in one morning! But, starting that day, we've been having a mob of ground squirrels climbing on our roof and new panels, doing high wire acts hanging from the power lines. Worst, is when then climb up under the hood of the truck, and crawl all over the engine depositing turds. They will also chew on the truck wires, but they've yet to do that this year. Because I am here in front of my phone right now, and have been remiss in my duties, just a quick health update. Went into ER with Covid symptoms on Dec 5, had a positive test for that, seasonal flu was negative. Bob had the sore throat, got tested at his doctor's office, they said he did not have it. Had the brain fog that came with the Covid, but at the same time found I have a benign brain mass called a meningioma at the rear base of my noggin. It is the most common type of tumor found in the head, and is more likely found in older females. After being in the hospital from Dec 5 until Dec 20 under constant monitoring (heart monitor, blood work CT scans, MRIs, etc), they have deduced the tumor is not growing rapidly, they generally don't. I have no less than three groups of neurosurgeons that will go back in for it within a month, got the authorization in the mail on Saturday. I'm in the process of signing up with all the new doctors, getting online with them on Sharp's Follow My Health. Will be a great resource once I get everything entered on there, including year's old info from when I was at Kaiser - Meds, surgeries, vaccinations, etc. I have to admit that I have kind of been ignoring it to this point. It'll happen when it happens. I t seems I get emails from several doctors everyday, asking me when I am going to get signed up? Still have not gotten caught up with all my financials/checkbook since all this started. It's a mess. At least so far, one double billing (for all of $9.50, a Rx) was credited without my intervention. The hospital has not been pushing on me for payment, so I like that. Plumbing work still going on, will be needing to throw some money their way coming up soon. They have been working hard, and making good progress. Still lots of drywall/finish work to do, like fix hole in ceiling where someone has had been in the attic to place pipes, and stepped off the one of the two by fours, placing their foot through the ceiling. At this point, it is just cosmetic, lol. Since the hospital, we've had to go to the laundromat twice now, my washer and dryer are out in the yard under a tarp right now, can't go back into the garage to be used until the holes in the floor are backfilled, and cement poured over the top. But I must say, I am very happy with the work that has been done so far, and the materials used. I love my nice new water heater, and HALO system installed to protect the new pipes. There are still things that need hooking up, toilet in my bathroom tightened back down on the flange all the way, but everything is working and flowing! I like it! They will be filling dirt back into holes, covering with concrete, and hauling off the muddy mess in the yard, that can't happen soon enough. Some one from the city was supposed to come out yesterday to check all the holes before refilling, and sign on on that. The city employee kind of seemed like a duck, like he has his own special program to do this standard job. And, of course, over time, they keep changing code on everything. That's it for now, will try not to go without an update for so long next time. I am still improving every day. Thank you all for going above and beyond for me. I am truly blessed! Jean, thanks for the update. I'm happy you're doing well and that you like the job the plumbers are doing. What a mess! You have a lot on your plate. In case you're wondering, I'm still praying for you every day to get past all this crap. The fact that you have your sense of humor still is a wonderful thing and works wonders for your overall well-being.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 8, 2023 19:57:33 GMT -5
Nah...I don't hate you! I'm with the others who are saying Spring isn't even in the cards for QUITE awhile! But you're right...as soon as I see the first Robin (the other one!), I know the long johns will get put away soon afterward! LOL Yeah you do, but you'll love me again soon enough! LOL!
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Post by brybry on Jan 8, 2023 20:23:32 GMT -5
Was warm enough here last week for deer flies and yellow jackets to bug me while I was working on mushroom logs. Had no idea they were attracted to the smell of mushroom mycelium.
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 8, 2023 20:48:01 GMT -5
Was warm enough here last week for deer flies and yellow jackets to bug me while I was working on shrimp logs. Had no idea they were attracted to the smell of mushroom mycelium. Excuse my ignorance, but what is a shrimp log?
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Post by amygdule on Jan 8, 2023 21:05:31 GMT -5
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Post by brybry on Jan 8, 2023 21:34:59 GMT -5
Was warm enough here last week for deer flies and yellow jackets to bug me while I was working on shrimp logs. Had no idea they were attracted to the smell of mushroom mycelium. Excuse my ignorance, but what is a shrimp log? I typed " mushroom" but it decided to post shrimp. Might a been something I did, known to happen.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jan 8, 2023 22:04:47 GMT -5
Not yet, Dule. I just got the authorization from the health plan on Saturday to remove the mass. Looks like they are leaning towards three - four weeks from now, back into the hospital again. Since almost the beginning, I have been on steroids to reduce any swelling in my brainstem, which is important because the brain's natural washing system must not be impeded, must keep the CSF flowing. Whatever the outcome, it should be interesting. ðŸ§
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Post by rockpickerforever on Jan 8, 2023 22:12:09 GMT -5
In addition to all the various hummingbirds, we also have other little birdies, like English sparrows and crowned sparrows, a few red finches. The seed eaters just love to tear open the red fruits of the Peruvian apple cactus and go to town. We recently had solar panels installed just before the plumbing nightmare began. They were quick about it, did it in one morning! But, starting that day, we've been having a mob of ground squirrels climbing on our roof and new panels, doing high wire acts hanging from the power lines. Worst, is when then climb up under the hood of the truck, and crawl all over the engine depositing turds. They will also chew on the truck wires, but they've yet to do that this year. Because I am here in front of my phone right now, and have been remiss in my duties, just a quick health update. Went into ER with Covid symptoms on Dec 5, had a positive test for that, seasonal flu was negative. Bob had the sore throat, got tested at his doctor's office, they said he did not have it. Had the brain fog that came with the Covid, but at the same time found I have a benign brain mass called a meningioma at the rear base of my noggin. It is the most common type of tumor found in the head, and is more likely found in older females. After being in the hospital from Dec 5 until Dec 20 under constant monitoring (heart monitor, blood work CT scans, MRIs, etc), they have deduced the tumor is not growing rapidly, they generally don't. I have no less than three groups of neurosurgeons that will go back in for it within a month, got the authorization in the mail on Saturday. I'm in the process of signing up with all the new doctors, getting online with them on Sharp's Follow My Health. Will be a great resource once I get everything entered on there, including year's old info from when I was at Kaiser - Meds, surgeries, vaccinations, etc. I have to admit that I have kind of been ignoring it to this point. It'll happen when it happens. I t seems I get emails from several doctors everyday, asking me when I am going to get signed up? Still have not gotten caught up with all my financials/checkbook since all this started. It's a mess. At least so far, one double billing (for all of $9.50, a Rx) was credited without my intervention. The hospital has not been pushing on me for payment, so I like that. Plumbing work still going on, will be needing to throw some money their way coming up soon. They have been working hard, and making good progress. Still lots of drywall/finish work to do, like fix hole in ceiling where someone has had been in the attic to place pipes, and stepped off the one of the two by fours, placing their foot through the ceiling. At this point, it is just cosmetic, lol. Since the hospital, we've had to go to the laundromat twice now, my washer and dryer are out in the yard under a tarp right now, can't go back into the garage to be used until the holes in the floor are backfilled, and cement poured over the top. But I must say, I am very happy with the work that has been done so far, and the materials used. I love my nice new water heater, and HALO system installed to protect the new pipes. There are still things that need hooking up, toilet in my bathroom tightened back down on the flange all the way, but everything is working and flowing! I like it! They will be filling dirt back into holes, covering with concrete, and hauling off the muddy mess in the yard, that can't happen soon enough. Some one from the city was supposed to come out yesterday to check all the holes before refilling, and sign on on that. The city employee kind of seemed like a duck, like he has his own special program to do this standard job. And, of course, over time, they keep changing code on everything. That's it for now, will try not to go without an update for so long next time. I am still improving every day. Thank you all for going above and beyond for me. I am truly blessed! Jean, thanks for the update. I'm happy you're doing well and that you like the job the plumbers are doing. What a mess! You have a lot on your plate. In case you're wondering, I'm still praying for you every day to get past all this crap. The fact that you have your sense of humor still is a wonderful thing and works wonders for your overall well-being. Thank you for your prayers still, Robin. Keeping a positive outlook about the best I can do, would be stupid not to use that energy. We both feel strongly that this will go our way. How could it not?
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