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KayTheCurler said:
Thanks for being
so generous. I LOVE them.
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I'll send you some! A friend dropped by yesterday with a bag full for us - her son is working on redevelopment of a Cadbury plant ... and came home with enough to feed the multitude!! Personally, I don't like the cream eggs - too sweet. My favs are the snall chocolate ones with the crunchy outer coating ... have had far too many of those already this year!!
 
I love the mini cream eggs. They have a better ratio of chocolate to cream, slightly less sweet.
The mini eggs are really good too!
 
ChemGal said:
I love the mini cream eggs. They have a better ratio of chocolate to cream, slightly less sweet.
The mini eggs are really good too!
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I think there are some 'mini' cream eggs in our gift bag - I guess I will have to give one a try, based on your review :rolleyes:
 
I haven't found the virtual kind of egg, but have enjoyed too many of the real version. I wish I had some self-control when it comes to chocolate.
 
Thankful for a good health care team. Became aware of a uti again and given trip to San Diego Monday, I knew I needed to take care of it.

Had to phone telehealth,wait for 50min for them to call back, but given approval to see doctor, phoned them and in 10min later, walking out 15min later with a script.
 
Got my script filled. (Doctor told me there are two things she tries to squeeze in quickly in the schedule: a woman with a UTI and a baby with a high fever. )

Had a delightful brunch with my oldest. I liked that there were healthy options. It was nice that he treated as well.

Got my snows off, figured out what the minor exhaust sound was and occasional exhaust smell.
Weather is great. Ham & fixings are bought for tomorrow.
Some Five Oaks work done this morning, more to do this afternoon and evening, then, Sunday can be a day of rest (well, other than packing).

Wishing you all good luck in your easter egg hunt
 
Pinga said:
Thankful for a good health care team. Became aware of a uti again and given trip to San Diego Monday, I knew I needed to take care of it.

Had to phone telehealth,wait for 50min for them to call back, but given approval to see doctor, phoned them and in 10min later, walking out 15min later with a script.
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I "liked" your comment - not that I like that you're ill, but that you had good prompt treatment option on a long weekend. Trusting you will feel better soon.
 
Seelergirl and Pete have been vacationing in Las Vagas / Grand Canyon area for the last while. They got home Thursday; both exhausted and Seelergirl with a bad cold. She said that she got it during the last few days, but the trip was already planned in detail, booked ahead, reservations made, tickets bought, etc. I asked why she didn't stay in bed at the hotel while Pete was visiting the stock cars, looking under the hoods, sitting in the driver's seat, etc. (he sent pictures and technical info that excited him but not me). She answered that check-out time was 10:00 am that morning and that they wouldn't be back in that direction. But they had a wonderful time - that I enjoyed hearing about on Facebook.
They are coming for Easter dinner tomorrow - she has more room to host but I have more time.
And Squirt has gone home. We miss him.
Being sensible, we realize that we don't need a cat - but if for some reason they couldn't keep him, he would always have a home here.
Wow - did I just spot an Easter Egg on the window sill? Yum, yum.
 
Welcome Happy Easter morning.
Greetings on this day of celebration.

It's six o'clock and Seelerman and I will soon be leaving for Easter breakfast at the church. Due to my limitations we did not plan to attend the sunrise service on the banks of the river before breakfast as we have in previous years. And unfortunately for those who do, they are not likely to see the sun - it's overcast with an 80% chance of rain (although it is not raining right now). Also, the river is almost at flood levels and may be over the green area by the walking trail where we usually hold the service. But no doubt a couple of dozen hardy souls will make it. Previous boy-scouts will know how to build a fire in a metal container they bring for that purpose. They will gather round, holding out mittened hands for a bit of heat, stomping booted feet to keep them warm, singing hymns, praying and reflecting. And another dozen or so of us will be setting the tables to ready to welcome them.

Our regular service of celebration will be at 11:00 - time to come home, change our clothes, and return to church. Seelerman and I are greeting at the door, and I am assisting with communion.
 
One thing interesting about the church that I now am attending, people sign up to bring snacks.
The table is laden.
There is fruit, sandwiches, homemade loaves, vegetable dips, cookies, chips, pickles, you name it,
Every Sunday this happens.
Today there was "cheesy toast". I think bread with cheese put in a broiler or maybe toaster oven.
It blows me away, but how nice, to be able to sit and visit with a nibble.

Now, if only their coffee was better.
 
Just want to say I'm enjoying the relationship my oldest son is in.
They seem to drop in for a short visit frequently. Her family is next town over. He was here sat. for easter dinner, slept in the spare room and then joined her family for church and dinner. They just left here again after dropping in between dinner and dessert to drop off a couple of things. (There was no urgency) It was really just to visit.

I like that they have some common interests and some shared interests. They can go more than a week seeing wach other if their schedules are busy and are ok with that. They just seem mature. She is a Teacher on call (a sub) hoping to get a position for sept when BC is hiring. He has just finished his mechanic certification.
 
My Easter celebration, such as it was, was dinner at my brother's. Choice of turkey or ham, various sides, a light but tasty dessert, and a couple glasses of his mother-in-law's vino. His in-laws were there, too, which was nice as we hadn't seen them in a couple years at least. His mil is diabetic and a retired nurse so it was interesting chatting with her.
 
*sigh* Went to the doctor specifically to go over some tests. One of the things that I was concerned about is missing. It was the only time sensitive test too - I wouldn't have bothered with a 2nd trip to the hospital for any of the non-time sensitive stuff.
I got confirmation from the lab that they didn't do the test.
 
So my wife is still going with my daughter to a grief support group. Kids do their time upstairs, parents downstairs in a moderated session of their own. I can't hack it.

A new family showed up. Never a fun time. They share what they can, when they feel like it. They lost their infant at less than one year, to a form of spinal muscular atrophy, similar to ALS. The muscles waste away. Eventually the child has to be put on a ventilator, where they could languish for years before dying. There is no cure.

Once the disease has progressed to a certain point, the subject of how long the parents want to keep the ventilator on is approached. We've had similar discussions in the past about Carter. It kills you to even discuss it.

This set of parents, after a time, consented to the removal of the ventilator. I can understand their position that life on a ventilator, unable to move, is not a life. I can't say I would have taken a different position.

It so happens there was another family in the children's hospital with a child in similar condition. The families were aware of one another, but they didn't speak much. The chilling thing was after the decision was made, the mother of this other child approached the deciding family and offered, "You know you're going to hell, right?"

This stuff just eats at me. There are so many stories of what people say to the parents of dead or medically fragile children, but that's up there, coming from someone who you would think would understand.
 
chansen said:
It so happens there was another family in the children's hospital with a child in similar condition. The families were aware of one another, but they didn't speak much. The chilling thing was after the decision was made, the mother of this other child approached the deciding family and offered, "You know you're going to hell, right?"

This stuff just eats at me. There are so many stories of what people say to the parents of dead or medically fragile children, but that's up there, coming from someone who you would think would understand.
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*sigh* One would hope they would be more understanding. Sadly, some of her attitude likely comes from the comments she herself has dealt with.

I shared recently about part of the factor as to what lead to not having kids - and that I would utilize PGD if I decided I wanted to get pregnant. For me, passing this on would be too hard.
I know other people with HAE who decide to have kids without medical intervention. They hope to be on the right side of the 50/50 odds. I don't think it's a wrong decision for them, PGD is expensive and treatments continue to get better for HAE. It's possible if any of those children develop HAE there will be a cure in their lifetime.
 
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