I think I can feel it coming

@GardenGerty (162252)
United States
February 9, 2025 6:28pm CST
The next round of bad weather is supposed to bring us 4-10 inches of snow. We have had wind for a day or two. My legs are aching and paining a lot. I am blaming the weather, but it also can be the aftermath of riding the bus all week. These are not muscle spasms, just dull aches. As you know, my washing machine is broken, so I am using washers at the laundromat. I did that this afternoon after church. I wanted to be all washed up before the storm hit. Our car needed gas, and we needed to get the eye drops picked up that are prescribed for after Bob's cataract surgery. Of course I got a few groceries, but about a third of my shopping was for picnic type food to eat while we were out, because it was passed time for lunch. We had a very filling lunch for two for around $11, including organic, cold pressed strawberry lemonade. Fast food costs twice that much at least. Each of us got a wrap type sandwich. We bought chips and a Margherita Pizza flavored chip dip. We have lemonade, chips and dip remaining for Bob to have tomorrow with his lunch. I count that as a win. I washed three large/very large loads of laundry. I am about half done with the dryer. I did hang a few things on hangers to dry. Bob was almost out of Ayr--a saline nasal gel the helps him not get so many nosebleeds. Dillons did not have any on the shelf. Walgreens Pharmacy is just across the street from Dillons, so we added that store to our stops, and found what he needed. Hopefully our staff is back from their illnesses tomorrow, and the kiddos as well. We do not need to all be sharing those germs.
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@lilacskies (4772)
• United States
10 Feb
I wish I could blame my chronic pain on the weather but it's due to prolonged narcissistic abuse. Looks like you got a lot done! Good for you!
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@GardenGerty (162252)
• United States
18 Feb
I am beginning to think this round is actually a side effect of a new medicine. I will be seeing the doctor in a couple of weeks and have some blood tests.
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• United States
18 Feb
@GardenGerty Yes, please have your blood tests done and keep us updated.
@JudyEv (346668)
• Rockingham, Australia
10 Feb
You had a lot of stuff to do while you were out but sounds like it all happened.
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@GardenGerty (162252)
• United States
18 Feb
Since we live so far from any decent size town it is just as well to do it in one trip.
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@JudyEv (346668)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Feb
@GardenGerty We always try to do stuff in one trip. I hate making multiple trips.
@celticeagle (171552)
• Boise, Idaho
10 Feb
Glad you found what you needed at the store and are getting what you need to do done.
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@GardenGerty (162252)
• United States
18 Feb
We piled a lot into one day, but then it is all done.
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@celticeagle (171552)
• Boise, Idaho
19 Feb
@GardenGerty .......Those are good days when you feel you have really accomplished a lot.
@rakski (132961)
• Philippines
10 Feb
you have a productive day
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@GardenGerty (162252)
• United States
18 Feb
I really tried to make it that way.
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@rakski (132961)
• Philippines
19 Feb
@GardenGerty yes, we should try to be productive everyday
@dgobucks226 (36096)
12 Feb
I agree with you about the weather. Sometimes you can look up at the sky and sense a storm is coming. Oh no, being without a washing machine and having to use the laundry mat is a drag. And so, time consuming because the dryers are usually not the best. Will you be able to get it repaired or do you need to buy a new one?
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@GardenGerty (162252)
• United States
18 Feb
My dryer works, we just wash there. It takes about forty five minutes total to do three loads. I will replace both the washer and dryer with a stacked unit in the spring. This is really very little trouble. I have been dissatisfied with my machine for quite a while, it did not clean well towards the end. Positive thing is that I am saving on electricity and water doing laundry at the laundromat.
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@dgobucks226 (36096)
19 Feb
@GardenGerty Aha, you turned a negative into a positive. You found a silver lining.
@grenery8 (13524)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
11 Feb
i'm glad that there are less ill people at work. i'm glad bob got his nasal gel; i use nasal spray. not looking forward to snow too or rain. hold on
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@GardenGerty (162252)
• United States
18 Feb
The spray is something he can use as well. The gel is just better for overnight. We have snow and cold again.
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@grenery8 (13524)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
19 Feb
@GardenGerty o, i see, yes for gel then. o, no. here, it's only cold but at least sunny.
@DaddyEvil (141878)
• United States
10 Feb
I haven't been able to see well enough to drive us to the laundry mat lately. Pretty is upset with me but there's nothing I can do about it. I told her to call and ask my brother to take her but she doesn't like that idea.
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@GardenGerty (162252)
• United States
18 Feb
Eventually you or she will have to call, I guess. Do you not have laundry hook ups in your house? It is too bad we do not live closer, I think we could be good neighbors.
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@DaddyEvil (141878)
• United States
18 Feb
@GardenGerty We have a washer and dryer. The agitator stopped working about a month or so ago so we go to the laundromat when I run out of sleep shorts. I usually wear them all day instead of getting dressed. We have to wait until we have the money to fix the washer and then we can fix the car after that. And yes, I think we'd be good neighbors. Steve took us to do laundry a few days ago. I've dried all my laundry as well as the load of towels and washcloths. I folded and put those away yesterday.
@wolfgirl569 (111842)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Feb
Hope the aches are gone soon. Glad you got all the running done
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@GardenGerty (162252)
• United States
18 Feb
I changed meds about two months ago and it may be the result of that as well. We will see as I will see the doctor in a couple of weeks.
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