Good Evening

Good Night

It has been a very hectic day let me tell you. Mum has been admitted into hospital. She is in TMC room number 738. After a few test were done it was made known that the problem is not her heart again and she does not have pneumonia but they are going to do further test of her lungs.

She was given a IV steroid while I was with her in the ER and it took a while before it kicked in to help her breath better. It has also been said that it may have been the environment in the skilled nursing section of the Forum that caused the problem or her Asthma may have flair up badly. Her BP this morning was 180/110 and that is not good at all, but it could have been caused by the anxiety to breath. While I was with her in the ER it was 149/70 and it fluctuated up and down.

Elise and Ann are back at the skilled nursing getting things that Mum said that she needed with her. Mum says that she is hungry and that is always a good sign. I want to thank everyone for you very kind emails and prayers for Mum, she appreciates every one of them. I will keep you informed of her progress as I get it. Thank you all again.

Have a wonderful evening.

Beware It's A Monday!

Good Morning

Mood: Worried

Music listening to: I Wanna by Keith Sweat

How are you? It is a Monday be careful out there. I started the day off at 5:30am caring for Chris. Elise is floating on a cloud this morning and it looks like those clouds have some rain in them. Any plans for today?

I am going to visit Mum this morning early. I saw her yesterday a couple of times and I am starting to worry about her. Mum breathing has taken a turn and she is having a hard time getting air. Her breathing is very labored and she is on oxygen all of the time. Her appetite has dwindled and her energy level has fallen.

Elise and I went to breakfast yesterday at the Hungry Fox and the food was very good. Later in the evening we finished watching a DVD called Elizabeth the First starring Helen Miran and it was excellent. After that we left to visit Mum for a short while and while we were there, Ann, Eddie, Erik, Jonny, Cathy and Susan came by for a visit.

Elise and I left for the movies to see The Last Three Days starring Russell Crow and it was very good with a lot of twists and turns. We also stopped by Zemams to set up a additional reservation for next month with Loraine and Jim. We returned home and I checked on Chris and we called it a night. Well, I had better get back to Chris. Have a good day and stay safe.

Later..................

Tiger, Marcie, Jet, let's get a move on.

Steph, how are you?

JT, we have not heard anything from you regarding your apartment.

Shoo Shoo, have a good day.

Flo and John, stay safe.

Ross, how are things?

Sis, what is new in the (A)?

Sunday!

Good Morning

Mood: Cheerful

Music listening to: Be My Candy Man

How are you? I started the day off at 5:15am looking in on Chris and getting him settled. Elise is still counting coyotes this morning but as soon as one gives her a growl or two she will be up to start her day. Elise is caring for Chris this morning.

The coffee is good and I am looking a danish this morning. Mum is doing better everyday and her appetite is very good. When it comes to getting up to walk around she is not too keen on that idea,but she has to do it. We will pay her a visit today to see how things are going and to see if she needs anything. Ann will be here today to visit her as well. Mum is still in rehab, but she has been moved into a different room and she is the only one in the room right now.

Elise and I are going out for breakfast at the "Hungry Fox" the eatery that is known for it's double yolked eggs. After Rosemary arrives this evening we may go to the movies to see "Valentines Day". We I had better get myself another cup of coffee and attack this danish. Have a great Sunday and enjoy it because tomorrow is Monday.

Later................

Tiger,Marcie, Jet what is up sisters?

Loraine, No Mum is still in the Forum but she has moved to a different room in the skilled nursing area, due to something in the old room was causing her breathing problems.

Herman, hey did you receive the gift card over the holidays?

Shoo Shoo, how are you?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIKA!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Morning

Good Morning

Mood: Content

Music listening to: Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel

It's the weekend, let's get busy. I started the day off at 5:15am caring for Chris. Elise is still shaking and baking but she will be up soon to care for Chris this morning. Any plans for today?

The coffee is good and I am thinking about a slice of toast or two to go along with it. I am going to visit Mum this morning while Elise is caring for Chris. She has moved into a different room as of yesterday due to something in her old room was causing her to have breathing problems. We will see it the move clears that up.

Elise and I had a very nice dinner out last night at Cody's Beef and Bean. We shared a carafe of Burgundy and we both had salads prior to our entree. We both ordered the T-Bone special. Elise got a baked potato with hers and I got the steak fries. It was a very good eat, let me tell you. We really like going to Cody's.

Elise's nephew Zack arrived last night, he will be staying with us for a few weeks while he is working on a movie that is being filmed here in Tucson. Well, I had better check on Chris. Have a good day and be careful.

Later............

Tiger, Marcie, Jet let's get this day started.

Herman, thank you so very much for getting us set up for our February staycation here in Tucson.

Loraine, have a good one.

Ross, what is new?

Shoo Shoo, are you OK?

Flo and John, doing anything this weekend?

Liz, how are you?

Monna, how is everyone?

TGIF

Good Morning

Mood: Content

Music listening to: Got To Be There by Michael Jackson

TGIF! How are you? I started the day off at 5:25am caring for Chris. Elise is well, you know but she will be on the move shortly. Any plans for today? The coffee is great this morning made from freshly ground beans, hmmmm, hmmm good.

We visited Mum a couple of times yesterday and she is doing well and she expressed that she is ready to get back to her apartment. Elise and I went to the movies to see the "Fighter" and it was very, very good. Great acting and some very tough roles to play. It is a must see.

After the movies we returned home and Elise prepared dinner. We had refried beans, tamales, tomatoes, lettuce, jalapenos and salsa. We got it all down with a couple of beers. We enjoyed the meal while watching the Wildcats play UCLA and yes we won, Go Cats! It was a good game.

I have to run a quick errand this morning and after Marv arrives this evening to care for Chris we will be going out for dinner at Cody's Beef and Bean one of our favorite places to chow down here in the Old Pueblo. We you have a great Friday and enjoy.

Later.............

Tiger,Marcie,Jet have a good one.

Jane and John, stay out of trouble.

Loraine, be good.

Herman, thank you for the info on the Marriott properties. The Gem

Show is going on here in Tucson.

Rosie, how are you?

Liz, what are you up to?

Shoo Shoo, have a good weekend.

Thirsty Thursday!

Good Morning

Mood: Content

Music listening to: I Wanna Be With You by Mary J. Blige

How are you? I started the day off at 5:20am caring for Chris. Elise is still counting those zzzz's but she will be up and busting a move very soon. Any plans for today? The coffee is very good this morning and it feels very good on my slight sore throat. Well, I am pretty much back to 100% except for a slight cough and sore throat. As a matter of fact I am feeling a little frisky and looking for trouble. Smile!

Elise and I visited Mum and she is getting better daily, but she had a breathing problem yesterday during PT. So Elise hog-tied the MD and he prescribed a med for her and we will see Mum today to see if it worked or not. Elise and I may go to the movies this afternoon to see the "Fighter" it has gotten great reviews and nominations as well. Rosemary will be here this afternoon to care for Chris.

Elise prepared dinner last night and it was fantastic. She but on the crock pot early yesterday morning and she loaded it up with sliced onions, bay leafs and other seasonings. Then she put in a bag of local beans that Paula and Marty gave us. Let me tell you the whole house was very aromatic and we were anticipating a true delight and we were not let down.

The beans were great and Elise fixed some cornbread to go along with it and we hurt ourselves eating it. We got it down with a few grapefruit and vodka cocktails, couldn't hurt right? Thank you Paula and Marty for such a great treat!

We also heard from my nephew Jerome and Keshia today. We were informed about their upcoming travel plans and the best news was that they are thinking about starting a family in the near future. This news made his uncle and auntie very happy and hopeful. Well, I had better get busy and check on Chris. Have a a great day and stay safe.

Later.............

Tiger,Marcie, Jet have a wonderful day.

Jerome and Keshia, thank you for the wonderful news.

Loraine, what is up?

Shoo Shoo, any plans for today?

Monna, how is everyone?

Ross, what is new?

Mary and Joe, how are you?

Flo and John, have a good one.

Hump Day!!!

Good Morning

Mood: Dragging

Music listening to: Shining Star by Earth, Wind and Fire

It's a Hump Day!! How are you? I started the day off at 5:15am caring for Chris. Well I really started the day off at midnight listening to the dogs barking like crazy. So I got up to have a look and they were barking at a city truck doing some work on the street. So I had to put them into the shed to get them quiet so I could return to the sheets.

As soon as I did I was thinking of a tune that goes a bit like this: For heaven sake now I am totally awake, so now what am I going to do. All of a sudden my stomach began to shake and quake, so I grabbed a magazine or two and I skipped to the loo. This whole time Elise was in a cone of silence just purring away and she still is right now, but she will be up soon. Smile!

Rosemary will be here this afternoon to care for Chris and we may go to the movies later if I feel up to it. We will also visit with Mum as well. How about you, any plans for this Hump Day? Well, I had better check on Chris. Have a good one.

Later............

Tiger, Marcie, Jet let's get to stepping.

Loraine, have a good one.

Shoo Shoo, I hope that you are not getting this thing that is going around.

Ross, how are things?

Rosie, I hope that the shot helps you. Elise got the same injection yesterday for her shoulder.

Jane and John, have a good day.

Good Night

Good Night

Well, the day has just about closed and it has been a fair day. How was yours? I got my errands taken care of and then I returned and I hit the couch for most of the day at least until Angelica left for the day.

I am still under the weather and I hope that Elise and Chris don't catch this thing. I am having the chills today and I have made a few trips to the (Loo), yep I skipped to the (Loo) several times today. I still have some chest congestion and a cough, but no fever as of yet.

Well, I had better get back to Chris. Have a good night.

Prost.................

Marcie, prayers will be said again tonight.

Tiger, Jet, have a a good night.

JT, sorry bit I cannot assist at this time.

Herman, did you get the email with the Marriott properties for Feb?

Jane and John, sleep well.

Tuesday!

Good Morning

Mood: Getting Better

Music listening to: Motown Philly by Boys to Men

How are you? I started the day off at 5:00am caring for Chris. Elise is still in la-la land but she will be springing to life shortly. I am on my first cup of coffee and a second one is in sight. Any plans for today?

After Angelica arrives to care for Chris this morning I have a couple of errands to run and I need to pick up our DDC perks as well. After that I will come back home and rest and load up on fluids.

Well, I had better get busy. Have a good Tuesday and enjoy!

Later............

Tiger,Marcie, Jet have a great day.

Herman, thank you for looking for those great rates for our staycations.

Jane and John, have a great day.

Erika, how is everything in Germany?

Shoo Shoo, how are you?

Good Night

Good Night

Well, the day has just about ended and I took it slow and easy today. How did your day go? I am still not feeling well at all. I have developed a cough and my chest is congested, but no fever or aches. I am drinking plenty of fluids and every time I move it sounds like wave going by, smile.

Chris and I watched a movie today on Netflix called "Carriers" and it was pretty good and Chris was glued to the screen. Elise prepared soup for dinner and that was very good. We also watched a few episodes of Mash with Chris. Elise is working on Genealogy right now and I am caring for Chris.

Well, have a good evening and sleep well.

Cheers...............

Loraine, we had a good time in Douglas.

Tiger, Marcie, Jet sleep well.

JT, Chase has been done.

Beware It's Well You Know!

Good Morning

Mood: Trying to come down with something.

Music listening to: Do Me by Bell,Biv,Devoe

It's another Monday! How are you? I started the day off at 5:00am caring for Chris. Elise is still cruising down Speedway this morning but as soon as she wakes up she will be headed for Grant. Any plans for today?

Well, the coffee is good and I am thinking about a sausage biscuit this morning. I have to run a few errands this morning but other than that no plans for this Monday. I am coming down with something that started yesterday evening and I hope that I get rid of it soon.

We had a very nice breakfast with Paula and Marty at Teresa's and the food was excellent. It is always a pleasure to spend time with them. We visited Mum before we went to the movies last night and she is getting better daily. While we were there Ann, Eddie and Jonny arrived to see Mum as well. Elise and I left for the movies to see " Dilemma" with Vince Vaughn and Kevin James, it was very funny.

We returned home and Elise hit the sheets to read and I watched TV until Rosemary left for the night. I checked on Chris and I called it a night as well. Have a good day today and stay safe. Here is a what we did on our staycation to Douglas and Bisbee.

Later..............

Tiger, Marcie, Jet hop to it.

Jane and John, what are you up to today?

Shoo Shoo, how are you?

Flo and John, what is new?

Loraine, have a good one.

Ross, how are things?

Rosie, feeling any better?

Sis, have a good week in the (A)

Herman did you get our email about our staycation for February?

Staycation to Douglas and Bisbee:

19 Jan 11

When the caregiver arrived we went to Gus Balones for breakfast. Elise had ham, scrambled eggs, taters. I had pork chops, eggs, toast and taters. We both had plenty of coffee, and we got a to go box to take the toast and pork chops with us to Douglas. We listened to a book on tape while we were on the road and it is pretty good.

We arrived at the Best Western in Douglas and we settled in with a few Jack and cokes, popcorn and we played computer games. At around 5:30pm we left for Bisbee were we met Ann, Eddie, Erik and Jonny for dinner at a place called Santiago's for Mexican food and margaritas. The food was good quite different then the usual Mexican fare. Elise had pork tacos, rice and beans. I had Enchiladas Suisas served with green tomatilla salsa. The first margarita we had was called"Wabarita" it was made with Cabo Wabo tequila and blue curacao. A little later Elise and I shared a "Hornitoad" margarita it was a bit sweet. After dinner we headed back to Douglas and we arrived we settled in for the night.

20-Jan-11

We did not wake up until 9:30am. Can you believe that? Elise did not like the pillows but the bed was great and so is the room. We missed the breakfast here at the hotel so we walked over to Denny's and we used our room key to get 15% of of the bill because we were stay at the Best Western.

Elise got the "Moons over my Hammy" it is a omelet with ham and cheese. I got the chicken fried steak,eggs and taters. The meal was very good. After breakfast we took a long walk around the area. We went to the old train depot(which is now the police department. Then we walked up 14th St past Sheila's house and up to Elise's old childhood home. Elise said it sure looks different now.

Then we walked to 10th St and into the downtown area to see of the Grand restaurant is still open and it is. We returned to the hotel we were exhausted. We played computer games for several hours and we suck at the game (Abundante). maybe it was the Jack and popcorn causing the problem, eh?

At around 6:00pm we drove over to the Gadsden Hotel to eat dinner. Elise had grilled tilapia, baked potato. I had fried catfish, mashed potatoes. It was pretty good along with Jack and coke. After dinner we went into the bar and we worked on a crossword puzzle and a Sudoku while we waited for Shelia to arrive. At 7:30pm Sheila arrived with Teresa and a cousin of Sheila's and her husband. They ordered drinks and we talked for at least an hour and them we returned to the hotel. We may visit Sheila's office tomorrow morning before we return to Tucson. We tried to get the Wildcats basketball game on the TV but it was not available there. A good thing I guess because they got beat badly. So we listened to our book on tape and then we called it a night.

21 Jan 11

After we got ourselves together we went back top Denny's for breakfast again. Elise had chorizo and eggs. I had a special deal of bacon,sausages,ham and eggs. We returned to our room and we got our things together and we checked out of the Best Western. We went to Sheila's office to see it and it is very nice and it is in the school where Elise attended the 5th and 6th grade. We are now headed home and we are listening to the book on tape. We arrived home and we unpacked the Tacoma and we went to the movies to see "True Grit" and it was very,very good. After the movie we went to the Outback for dinner and it was packed with people. After dinner we returned home and that ended a fun trip to Douglas and Bisbee. Now we are planning our next staycation for somewhere here in Tucson.

The photo above is of Elise's childhood home in Douglas, AZ.