Wacky week


It has been a wacky week..i have been awol from the computer and only flitting in and out..the weekend festivities with finishing the girls KDS and Dinnermintz with the snake and blah blah..so I have been walking around hunched over and really dragging my feet..cars back and forth to be serviced and I started a course in Photography…about time.. and what are the chances my teacher is the cousin of a friend who was a chef and owner of our fave restaurant in the town we used to live in..3 hours away.. the red moon had us sitting out in the driveway and not five minutes after we both said ‘I hope a tree doesn’t fall on us ” we heard a massive crack and crash and a tree fell into the neighbours dam.. which instantly stopped all the little frogs croaking.. Cleo is not happy about being restricted to the whole inside of the house and the catio..so we have a bit of a battle.. but it’s getting there.. for some reason Doc has been unsettled at night so we have an eye on him..my sons have their 27th birthday today and so we will be seeing one tomorrow and the other on Saturday.. our daughter is in Japan and until I know exactly where I worry with the typhoon coming..so tomorrow night we have two of the kids up for the night…then Saturday we head into the burbs for an award night for Fozziedads uncle..one of our boys and his girlfriend is staying here to kitty/puppy sit.. but because Cleo is being a pill I want to drive back home Saturday night..so most likely we will be back here about 2am..i had to go clothes shopping for this event (which I hate) which has had me stressed as I really am not a shopper.. all this and so much still to get done..urghhh..
But today I got the bargain of a lifetime.. not for me for the girls…beach chairs..$5 each…so into the KDS they went.. and so.. i am here but not here…I am trying to catch up with peeps and doing a poor job..i wonder if maybe I have what it takes to be a blogger sometimes…

Meawhile here is a hijinx picture from the KDS today…I know what Pickles was thinking …do you ?

115 thoughts on “Wacky week

  1. Happy Birthday to your boys! I think you are the twin of my mom as I read about the bargain…. it was nothing for you but something for the kids, lol. Pickles looks a little like one of the gremlins with her ears (like one of the GOOD gremlins, of course lol)

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  2. What an incredibly hectic time Bev! Sounds an awful lot of fun though. Interested to hear you’re taking a photographic course – think you take great shots (Dinnermintz in the post alone proves that) but I guess with all that wonderful wildlife, it’s good to learn the tricks of the trade as they can be very hard to capture. Hope the boys have a fabby birthday 😀

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    • Thanks Annie 🙂 and yes wildlife is notorious for not posing..staying still..being in the wrong light…hahaaah..of all things i love it is the hardest 🙂 and yes i love Pickles little face waiting to grab Dinnermintz….loves Bev xx

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  3. wow you reallyhave a lot going on.. looking forward to more pictures,, do you know Mulewings? she is a accomplished photographer and is a dear friend to my mom.. look her up on Blogger and she is always willing to pass on her wisdom

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  4. I think that moon is affecting everyone’s week. My husband totaled his car yesterday morning 😦 Thank God he is ok………..I am visiting everyone sporadically because I have tons to take care of. That tree falling is actually hilarious! Only YOU! lol. Love that you are taking a photography class and doing things for YOU!!!! Fabulous! xoxo

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    • Good grief sweets!!!! i am so glad Lenny is ok..what a week the stars are giving us all!! and now your week has been made more hectic..dang!! yes only me….hahahhaahaah we just looked at each other..all we could see because the moon was almost covered was the ripples on the shine coming off the dam…i had said to Phil due to us being tired there is no way a tree would end our misery …maybe someone up there thought it was a great joke hahahahaah 🙂 and yes i am thrilled to do this course..but i have homework and no time arghhhhhhhh dunce of the class me 😉 Loves Bev xxx and hugs to Lenny 🙂 xxx

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    • Cupcake I am nothing if not weirdly attractive to the odd story or two 🙂 the little frogs went back to their chatter after awhile…poor things 🙂 Hugs and loves Fozziemum xx

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    • Sorry for the late reply and thankyou 🙂 it was fun…super tired but trying to get back around to all the bloggies 🙂 I do feel awful when I don’t catch up.. hugs Fozziemum ❤

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  5. Good grief! You need to come up for air! I don’t see how you do it Bev…honestly….just reading that blog makes me need oxygen (hahaha). With a busy family and all that you are doing now with a photography class (which you could be teaching by the way since you’re so good), and keeping up with the kids and furry kids, building rooms/gardens/fences…..no wonder you’re exhausted. You really do need to give yourself some time off……………your blog buddies will be here ALWAYS……but you DO need a break!

    Hugs, Pam

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    • Pam thankyou so much and sorry for the late reply..been super tired and offline mostly..classes are great..and I realise how little I know 🙂 which is good for the brain 🙂 missed a heap of stuff here but I hope to catch up 🙂 Hugs and loves Bev xxx

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        • Pam thank you..i will have the Sam-oween pics done tomorrow 🙂 I am helping Nylablue with hers too so I am a tad behind…seems behind is the new now hahaha 🙂 and I am slowly getting my energy back..we are almost back to winter again..crazy weather..and for some reason the pups have been getting me up super early!..arghhhh we are in daylight savings mode now but someone needs to tell them! plus because it’s cold the girls have not been out in the KDS and have been pouting..always a joy 🙂 loves and hugs Bev xxx

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  6. Cwap!! You are way too busy Fozziemum. Calm down and relax. Take a lesson from your kitties and mellow out. The tree falling was funny to listen to but not so funny when you were watching it. How is Dinnermintz? Sounds like she is ok. Did she get bitten by the snake? Pickles looks like she is looking around for some food tome…a wee snack before jumping on the tail in front of her.

    (((Shoko)))

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    • Haahah Shoko thankyou.i have been super tired and late to reply..how rude of me:( dang….no Dinnermintz was fine thank goodness…gave us a scare though…hope you are all well ..loves Fozziemum xx

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  7. Bev…all the best to you in your photography class, I have a sneekin suspicion you will ACE it !! happy day to the twins and pickles is saying; I hope ta ba jezuz dinnermints dinna eat beanz !! safe trip to you and phil; enjoy and have some fun !! ♥♥♥

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    • Hi sweets..sorry for the late reply..been very tired and offline..all to much to do at the moment 🙂 classes are fun,..but I realise how much I need to learn..as long as I am not the dunce I will be happy 🙂 Loves Bev xx ❤ ❤

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  8. I’m assuming the boys are twins then. happy Birthday to them. you must have been a child bride Bev:)

    Sure the cats appreciate the chairs. Polly’s mumbling something about ungrateful pesky critters:)

    Hope you are having a good week.

    Hugs Sue & Polly

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    • Yes they are Sue and thankyou..i almost was a child bride 🙂 i had four kids by 26 🙂 we married when i was 21..and yes they are quite getting used to the beach chairs now .hahahaha hugs to you and Polly 🙂 Bev xx

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  9. We think Pickles is up to no good.

    Wow! You’ve been busy. What a schedule! We watched the moon, but it wasn’t very red here.

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    • Guys it was a good colour here and by the time it arrived totally my battery died in the camera hahahahhaa…and yes Pickles was planning a smacky paw to the tempting giant orange butt ! loves Fozziemum xxx

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  10. Happy Happy Birthday to your sons Bev! I had a crazy September and October is behaving crazy too! Hope you are getting some sleep. Poor frogs. I think Pickles was wishin’ and hopin’ DMintz hadn’t eaten anything to upset her digestion 😀

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    • Must be in the stars Pix 🙂 and yes the frogs started up a bit later no doubt doing a head count 🙂 i think Pickles was very much hoping beans were not n the menu 🙂 loves Bev xx

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  11. Wowsa!!! I am exhausted just readin’ abouts your week!! Happy Burthday to your Boys!! I thinks Pickles is plotting something…just sayin’…☺
    Okays, I thinks that week deserves a margarita!!! A very LARGE margarita!!! bol
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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        • Dezi I am sure mum needs her down time too..i am better but still very tired..think the old Fibro is bossing my body around..and we have been plunged back into Winter like conditions which has not helped!..i will catch up with peeps blogs tomorrow as I think my bed is calling me for an early night .hugs and loves to you Lexi and Mum loves Fozziemum xx ❤ ❤

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          • Yep Fozziemum me finks yous wight. And weez suwe unnewstand ’bout da fibwo and winter colds. weez be purrayin’ fur ya’. It’s gettin’ colder here too and dat be slowin’ mommy down too.

            Luv ya’

            Dezi

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            • Dezi I am sorry you head to the cold weather now..it sure does make the fibro and arthritis sing! we had cold days but now it’s hot..so the change is just as bad..something in between would be very nice 🙂 give mum a big hug from me 🙂 loves Fozziemum xxx

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              • Oooh in tween Fozziemum wuld be purrfect. Mommy sez ifin it kuld stay wound 80 degweez year wound and day wound wiff no rain and only a gentle bweeze hers wuld be a happy camper. But mommy sez dat dusn’t exist. Glad yous got da warmer wedder. Maybe after da wedder gets consistant fings will be better. Least dat’s what mommy sez anyways.

                Luv ya’

                Dezi

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  12. If you can successfully raise twins, you are prepared for anything life throws you! It sounds as if you are super busy. I saw a video of 2 kangaroos boxing in an Australian neighborhood street on the news this week. I thought of you and it made me smile. ☺

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    • Haahaah thanks M.K. it was fun having 4 kids under 5..urghhh and we saw that video from NSW ..lucky nobody was driving down the street hahaha…we see it here too..the boxing matches..all play..learning how to be big boys..i have not seen a really nasty one yet but t does happen..and this is why they can be dangerous as you see how they could rip you open…made me smile too..and all i could think was i hope our friends overseas don’t think this is common in the suburbs 🙂 🙂 it is commn here where i live but this is pretty rare 🙂 🙂

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  13. Oh, Fozziemum, we know how you feel when live is hectic and the head wants to do so much more, but it’s impawsible, because you have to do so much other things and…STOP…just breathe. Just one step at the time. ENJOY your class, btw we thought you already were a photographer…meaning: you’re good… give yourself some PAWTY time with your boys and congratulate them from us, and do only the things you love to do, you are in charge..always…. Okay, that’s it for now, now I have to convince Granny of this too 😀 Extra Pawkisses for the tranquility 🙂 Oh, Pickles is just reflecting how you feel…I think…at least that is what Granny says about me, when I look like Startrek’s Mr Spock 😀

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  14. Aww beautiful picture… that’s mischief if ever I saw it.
    Dear Bev, you absolutely have what it takes to be a blogger and all of this rushing around with all of these goings on definitely gives you material to stock pile huh?
    i too am not a shopper, well not for me anyway. So I know how much stress just that ‘little’ thing will have put you under. But seriously, you’re a trooper! Just remember to factor in time to breath and enjoy the bits that you can!
    Hugs, Carrie and Pups x

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  15. Pickles is probably wondering how she can break out of the KDS!!!! We know how much she loves Al-CAT-raz!!! ROFWL!
    Do not worry about us…live your life & enjoy it. You always tell me to not worry about blogging all the time & you will all be here when I return & you are always right….so I give you the same advice.
    We will all be here when you get back….promise!
    Love }} Sherri-Ellen & Nylablue x0x0x0

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    • Too true Sherri-Ellen..so busy but feel so bad as i cannot get caught up…urghhhhh i must be Mewish…it’s a guilt thing..and as for Pickles..she loves the KDS..especially the cheapie beach chairs i got…the water feature going might book myself in for spa day there hahaa..Cleo however is really looking for ways out..there are none…so i am waiting for the revenge spraying…i did manage to get my nails done for this event tomorrow night…i love the looks the salon girls give me..my hands are scratched up bruised and veiny from hard work…i think well i don’t sit on my bum all day doing nails..i work like a man..then i almost ROFWL internally because i had the images of Seinfelds girlfriend with the man hands cracking crab bwahahahaa OY…see Mewish 😉 Loves Bev….off to wash the tawwwwlets now…yikes! xxxx

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  16. Crazy Cleo…I hope she does not spray….or atleast only does it out on the KDS!
    So dahling you got your nails done for the big do tomorrow?? AND new clothes…wow you are pushing the boat out…
    I have always said you are part Jewish/Mewish….
    Have a great time!!! Really!!!! Seriously…no guilt girlfriend…..LOL…
    Love you madly, Sherri-Ellen xo

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    • Hahahahah me too..i won’t be happy if she does.. yes new clothes urghhhh i hate shoping…alright if it was a nursery or hardware store 🙂 Love you madly back…off to wreck my nails cleaning hahahaahaha Bev xxx

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  17. Well, a big Happy BDay to your boys!!!! I totally agree with you, I’m not a fan of clothes shopping for special events…It is difficult…I sure hope you were blessed to find just the right outfit you wanted…You will beautiful no matter what!!!! Enjoy!!!!

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    • Aww what a sweetie you are ..i did get something..but i always feel better with my work boots on haahaah..a glamorous set of nails and my overalls 🙂 🙂 thankyou sweets and loves to all Bev xx

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  18. wow! you are so busy! yes special event clothes shopping is a pain! you will look fab anyway! 😀
    Happy birthday to your boys.

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  19. Just when you think life has calmed down a bit and you can breathe – then a storm comes rushing in and stirs everything up all over again. I’m winded just reading your bloggy this morning so I can only imagine how you feel my friend. Remember to breathe 🙂 That’s important. Tell your boys this little oinker snorted Happy Birthday to them. And my mom feels you on the shopping. My mom absolutely HATES to shop for ANYTHING. Daddy is the shopper here… which is good in a way 🙂 ❤ XOXO – Bacon

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  20. Did you wreck your lovely nails Bev?? HAHAHAHA!!!
    I like shopping when I am in the right mood; sometimes ‘retail therapy’ helps me unwind…
    Today I bought a ring I have wanted since the 70’s; had to leave it to be sized & will pick it up next Friday; I am so excited about this…it is not fancy…but it is pretty!!
    Have a smashing weekend & we shall catch up next week.
    Love Sherri-Ellen & Nylablue x0x0

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    • I am so glad you got yourself something pretty sweets :)..it does the heart good 🙂 sorry for the late reply I have been really tired and for some reason the pups are getting us up really early..grrrrrr..had a lovely weekend but Phil and I both pushed it too far..again…one day we will finish all the work..hahahaa..hope you and Nylablue are well Love Bev xxx

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  21. Bev, step back and BREATH! We will all be here! Go, enjoy, celebrate!!!!! Look out for that little ninja though, she looks like she is plotting! I am sooo excited for you taking photog. classes! Do NOT stress about these either! You take great pics. See ya next week if that is when you get around to popping back in!
    Marty’s Mom

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  22. Trees falling on dams, your sons’ birthday celebrations, and being concerned about your daughter and that typhoon … your plate is SO full right now, Bev. We hope you get a little time to take a few breaths and relax a little. Maybe you could hang out in your new chairs in the KDS? 🙂

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    • Thank you so much my friend 🙂 all is good now just very tired and busy:) I have actually sat in one of the girls chairs in the KDS and enjoyed a nana nap! much to the girls utter disgust 🙂 its like winter again now..grr…sorry for the late reply I have really been so out of the loop 🙂 come join me in the KDS..we shall have a kitty massage 🙂 Love Bev xxx

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  23. A wacky week indeed. Happy Birthday to your boys! It must be scary not knowing where exactly your daughter is, we will be thinking of you! At least you got those great beach chairs for the bargain 🙂

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    • Thanks sweets it was all good and Rhiannon was safe 🙂 so tired I have been offline for nearly a week! seems like an eternity when I see the catch ups! arghhhh 🙂 and yes I was well chuffed with the chairs for the girls 🙂 Hugs Fozziemum xx

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  24. Sure sounds lika a wacky week 🙂
    Hope you daughter in Japan is safe from the typhon !
    Me and my mom-person is too trying to catch up , but we never seem to actually catch up 😦
    I think many of us bloggers have that problem that there are not enough hours in 1 day 🙂

    XOXO

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  25. Hi Bev I hope you are feeling a bit perkier today!!!! I was going to say it’s the weather but yours is much better than ours….we have had rain off & on every day for 7 days…8, 9 I have lost count!
    It is dreary & depressing I can tell you.
    I picked up my ring today & it is lovely. I also took myself to TJ’s Cafe for coffee & pie as a treat…I have been feeling melancholy & even maudlin…..
    I have a busy weekend ahead helping my bestie & her family clean up their house….wish me luck….
    Much love Sherri-Ellen xxx

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    • I am glad you went and had some café time 🙂 always good for the soul..and the taste buds 🙂 we had winter again and then summer and spring seems to be who knows where…but yes dreary weather means a dreary mood! goodluck helping your friend sounds hectic ! Love Bev xxx

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  26. It will be hectic IF they ever get here today!! LOL Saturday 3:25 pm & they are an hour away….sigh…by the time they get here I will be ready to go back to bed, hahaha!!!!
    Weather is rainy sTILL>>was talking to owner of corner shop & we were talking about Australia & I gave him update! He says he will say a prayer tomorrow at Church (Korean Lutheran Church)….
    All prayers accepted right??
    LOL…
    Have a great weekend.
    Love Sherri-Ellen & NB…

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    • Yes all prayers 🙂 it has been hot but not too bad..urghh I am trying to finish the painting before it is too hot to paint and if I can do it during the week that means I can help Phil on the weekend..so painting again today..i am sure in a world of ouch hahahaha…hope all went well with your friends on the weekend 🙂 Loves Bev xxxxx

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  27. Please pace yourself ok Bev??
    I am in a HUGE Fibro flare-up coupled with fatigue…
    Saturday was a write-off; ended up flat on my back. Yesterday was somewhat better. I was able to go with my friend Judith & do a few errnads & help at their house for a few hours.
    Today I managed some of the cleaning & even vacuumed. But I am done in tonight…UGH!
    I hope the rain comes…God knows we have enough ( too much) here!
    Love S-E.

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  28. I know you are burning your candle at both ends…I did that & now I can barely function. Please pace yourself. Why doez Xmas have to be so stressful??
    (Sometimes being Jewish is wonderful!)
    Love Sherri-Ellen x0x0

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  29. 32 Celsius already…good grief!!! I hope you can stay coolish….
    Why iz Xmas being brought forward? I am not going to do anything this year. I am too fatigued to deal with any more holidays. I will be lucky if I get Xmas cards done…
    Love S-E.

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    • A week early sweets L) hahaha but still time is a ticking 🙂 the pups and kitties are off to daycare at the shelter I was a volunteer at as they have boarding and the funds go to the shelter..so it’s all about the care not the cash..it’s a three hour drive and they have all been there many times before and they love it..it is the only place I trust..the kids are taking turns at staying here and watching the sheepies..it’s a nice break for them all too 🙂

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  30. This sounds awesome Bev!
    When Mingflower was alive I found this amazing boarding cattery not too far from Hamilton where we lived. Mingflower (who disliked children & everything) LOVED going there! She had her own Condo apartment & did not see the other cats. She adored the man & he could pick her up & cuddle her? She loved to play toys with his 3 children….in fact when I would come back from vacation she did not want to go home!!!! That is a sign of a good place, lol…
    I hear you a week early is like a month for us so you have to get things sorted.
    I am thrilled the kids will be there to care for the sheepies…
    Sounds like everything is under control 😉
    Love Sherri-Ellen & Nylablue ❤ ❤

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  31. LOL I hear you on Pre Xmas panic! I used to do that too…..
    I will not travel now with Nylablue having health issues so it gets me off ‘the hook’ so to speak!
    Pace yourself (that is RICH coming from em isn’t it??)
    Love S-E.

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  32. **sighs**
    I have to agree Bev…I was an IDIOT!
    I am still in a bad way today & have to get Nylablue to the Vet. Sheila says she will carry the carrier if I am too sore…I did not take Codeine last nite & I sure can feel it today 😦
    That was the LAST time I offer to assist. I am finished 😉
    Thanks for listening!
    Love S-E. x0

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    • Oh sweets!!!! I do hope you stop (says me) and look after your poor old self 🙂 ..and by the way he postman left me a beautiful card form some beautiful people in the mail..wonder WHO those beautiful people might be ? thankyou my sweets and you were most lovely to send this ..it made my day 🙂 Take care darling ladies loves Bev xx ❤ ❤

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      • today was Vet day & I could not even carry Nylablue in the carrier; my low back (S-I joints) are so-o inflammed. No amount of ice or Analgesic rub is helping…*sighs*…
        I made a lean Angus Burger for supper & had a Codeine chaser…barely touching the pain! I really buggered myself 😦
        Hw was your day?
        HHHMMM a beautiful card from beautiful people???? I wonder!!! hehehehe…glad it arrived safely!
        Much love Sherri-Ellen & Nylablue too xx

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        • My day is just starting sweets..so far Facbook is offline everywhere so it’s not you if you are wondering…I did my cleaning yesterday and today the sun is out so I might paint..Phil is in Sydney for work until Friday…we get turf delivered tomorrow for the pups backyard…I feel ok at the moment have been fighting a flare though..the hot days then bang cold does not help…I wish I coukd come and give you a hug! sending my lives Bev xxx

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  33. I wondered where everyone was on FB!! it sure is acting ‘wonky’!! Again….
    It went up to 15 Celsius today (with rain) & now I am in a flare-up. Tomorrow it will be only 7 C…I wonder if I’ll feel better or worse?
    I hope the turf arrives safely & you pace yourself painting…..
    I wish I were there so I could give you a (((HUG))), lol…
    Love S-E.

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    • 7C YUK! today is supposed to get to 24c so perfect for painting..oh yes I will pace myself..hahahahh 🙂 you go to FB nothing..not a sausage as we say ….and I hope the turf is not attacked by rabbits hahahha big hugs Bev xxx

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  34. It iz going to wet snow on hallowe;en they forecast….this is normal for here!! Lovely!
    I am holding you to pacning yourself Bev, hahaha….
    I had to take 34 mgs of Codeine tonite. I hope it helps…the pain is agonizing I can tell you. I fel bone spurs in S-I area; so the Hyperostosis is spereading…OUCH!
    Good luck with the rabbits 😉
    Love S-E.

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