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I was just saying to myself how dark it is already, Christmas lights come on automatically......Just shovelled some snow( more of a scrape2 inches)......My reason for moving to the Frozen North was family for these occasions....Bought two Turkeys yesterday, price was right ,,,,will Cook one with part of the Family coming over on Dec 24th, and invited out with the kids Christmas Day(at X Wife's House, should be fun, her Husband is there)...Diet definitely going to take a hit...have a good evening..

Oh yes, my outside time is limited to driveway, and very short walks( sliding with grandkids).....not in communications with George but will follow up Kay C message....I'm a definite Keto/low carb guy now...Very few Beers(killing me)

Kay, the big Guy is my #2 son, birthday kid is Atlas( #6 Grandkid) has the Birthday card, and the Cat is my Lady Friends who took over the "guest room"........And my ongoing Christmas project is the Lights....Cold weather impedes the outside work(plastic freezes quick up here)

Gwen, exactly......I know I need to drop some weight, and I'm committed to that...only so much spinach a person can eat....I have the energy, at gym 5 days a week, engaged with a couple of senior groups.....key is to reduce weight by 7-10% ....Kay, thanks for the message

After reading all the "medical" posts I can relate to some of the frustrations......I haven't been to the Doctor for a few months so decided to get all the tests re done,,,,,,I have high glucose, and hi cholesterol....I accepted the Type 2 verdict but swear to diet and walk it off ......I have equipment/strips and monitors to measure BP and sugar......My goal is to be normal again by spring......And the crazy thing is, I haven't felt better in at least three years...Wish everyone the best...

Kay C , beautiful pictures.......Went to Grandson's 3rd birthday last week end(5 of the 6 brothers were there).......all high energy in my mind or I've really slowed down...Still winter full time up here....Check out Christmas Lights

KayC, I see the border was closed around Sweet Grass Montana this morning because of the snow was over two feet in places....about 200 miles East of you, but still lots of snow your side of the mountains....... I am cool up here(5-10 F degrees) but only a skiff of snow lately.....

Kay, these are Duplex like modules and your snow, grass, and repairs are taken care of......again that's down the road(5-10 years, pending on health)......right now I feel great ,

Marg, I hate moving any distance ,but I agree with the having two sets of utilities and a slow unhurried move.......My next move will be at least 5 years down the road, maybe 10......(some type of seniors complex)....Snowing today so Christmas lights will be deferred till later....Take care everyone....

My son gave me some football tickets for tonight(because my grandson had to work, appears I was last minute replacement), so talked in Lady friend to freeze with me tonight......Temperature to be below freezing but good thing is I'm bussed to and from the City........My furnace is on almost everynight, AC off for next 6 months, and I'm looking for my snow shovel....Snow tires on...Gwen hope your feeling better.....

Good morning/evening......Just came back to the Gym and want to share a chuckle.......Remember the movie Cocoon?, this place has a large aquatic center and it has a large Hot tub , capacity about 40.......Its all Seniors in the morning after the individual walks/workouts.....Just like the old guys in Cocoon but results not the same.....No snow but frost every morning....

I had both Hips done about 13 months apart....this is my first year with "semi healthy limbs".....Golf shuts down next week so I'm back to the Gym with high hopes...still got minor breathing issues but its progressing....

Happy Thanks Giving up here...took a quick trip to the Mountains and National Park.....Spent time in hot springs and caught glimpses of pretty big wild life......Life has finally turned the corner......(got news I'll be another great Grandfather(also in March)...time flies.... IMG_0052.HEIC

That Arthritis is a slower downer? of everything...standing, sitting ,eating.....even getting into my car I bang my head(can't bend much...Gin I use a wrist thumb brace and it helps with a few NSAIDS.......good luck and condolences on your four years...

At my son's wedding over the week end( a two day sing along/Karaoke) lots of fun.......

I'm on the cataract Calendar now(within two years).....from what I have been told is the same as what Marty has stated......They give you a pre list and it tells you need a drive home.......Part of the age "Journey"

How has everyone been.......sorry to hear about your Dog KayC........Got some surprising news on the home front from my oldest Grandson(military).....I'm going to be a Great Grand Father sometime in the spring.....Otherwise things are going good but the unseasonal rains....feels like West Coast years ago.....Caught granddaughters Rugby match and helped other one move two weeks ago(my sons did the heavy lifting)...it was family get together...rugby pics

Well got back from my trans continental auto trip....What a great time except for the floods, cold, and now snow.......Visited people, relatives, step fathers, and some stops were definite "triggers", but brought smiles........Nice to be back to my "new Home".......May should bring summer because Spring still isn't here(30-40F)...Golfing Tuesday even if in snowshoes.....Cooking AlphaGetti for GrandKid now.....always a favorite...

Welcome and sincerest regrets....You will be overwhelmed with tides of emotions next few months.....Remember to take care of yourself and I mean nutrition , sleep, and overall wellness...Grief takes a lot out of you without you knowing it...You sound like you have some good help and I wish coming to this site will help you through this long Journey......It sure helped me....

The moving idea is working out for me......the new faces, surroundings, and environment in general, kickstarted my life again....I still have Grief 24/7 but also have a life trying restart....Those Hurricanes and the area where you moved to deserve a 10 year break....good luck

Grief, depression and PTSD are more than sufficient labels we get slapped with. All of us here had our lives so drastically altered, there are no words to adequately describe it to the outsiders. ..............................(Gwen)..I saw or heard something that Grief is similar to Survivor Guilt....

Just got back from a funeral , had to drive about 600 miles. .Buddy was 62 years old and developed kidney cancer....Entire system shut down in three days(heart, liver,lungs)....Hard working Farmer construction type and I'd say clean living(except for the Beers)...You never know what this life has in store for you, giving thanks for every sunrise.........

Downsizing is so important or even un-cluttering on regular basis..........I did set some boundaries when it comes to pets after I moved ...My yard area has shrunk and I don't have the time to walk dogs like I used to......After my last Dog died I pledged that he was going to be my last....With that said a " Cat" has managed to move in for awhile and looks like its not leaving....My reduced size of living space still allows for grand kids to visit(bunk beds), two washrooms, and Fire Pit in backyard.......I'm still giving stuff away to the family(if they will take it)....Going to a Funeral tomorrow......

I'm alive and doing well...appears weather will break finally....Went to my Legion Shuffle Board last night and finally won a game, lots of laughs for sure....Looking at directions on how to put Vinyl siding on my new shed........need some warmth.....Kids are on there way to Mexico, next year Yuma for me if health holds up.....Take care