July, 2023! Happy Canada Day for us, let's start that outside summer cooking!

bethk wrote:

UNCLE JIMMY wrote:I made shells pasta with caramelized onions and small white beans.
Tina's Uncle found his way home today at 4:15 PM ; peacefully. and in no pain.
Tina came home and was so tired, she could hardly stand up.......

Deepest sympathy to Ms. Tina ~ she is a most dedicated niece and a wonderful caregiver to her beloved uncle.  He is at rest now.

Prayers and good thoughts coming your way.

bethk wrote:No cooking here ~ had a non-stop day with Lyn.

Last night she had to take Bill to the ER at midnight because he had a nosebleed again that wouldn't stop.  The ER couldn't get it to stop, either, so they decided to transport him at 4:30 a.m. to Shand's (University of Florida) Hospital in Gainesville, about an hour drive north of us.

Lyn went home and got about 2 hours sleep and then called me this morning.  I went to her house and drove her to the hospital.  She hadn't heard a thing from Bill so she was concerned.  When we got to Shand's we went to the ER department and he was still there at 11:30 this morning.  But we had to wait a little while until they would let us in to see him.

I don't think anything prepares you to walk in to a medical cubical and see someone sedated and intubated ~ it was just a huge shock to her.  It was like going through the same thing when her daughter and son passed away.  Fortunately, they were quick to bring in the attending doc who explained they needed to calm him and get his heart rate, breathing and vitals under control.  The only way they could do that was by sedating him.

They will attempt to let him wake up tomorrow ~ but they have to do stuff while he's still out.  The nosebleed got into his lungs and was causing some pneumonia so they have to suck that out.  They started a direct line for meds, etc. in an artery in his neck ~ gruesome.  

She had packed some clothes and meds just in case she needed to stay the night so that's what she did.  Her travel agent friend made all the arrangements for a room at a place close to the hospital.  I drove her car home and will either drive back tomorrow or another friend will come and pick up her car and drive it up to the hospital for her to use while she's staying there.

And when she's ready to come home Dane will drive me there to drive her again.

So ~ no idea when I'll be cooking.  I ended up having a bowl of breakfast cereal and some cinnamon raisin toast for my supper at 9 p.m.

NormM wrote:Charlie is leaving early tomorrow with some friends who will spend the night.  They are going on a float trip in the Ozarks. I fed then with an extra large dish of shrimp, pasta, onions. sun dried tomatoes in a cream sauce.

Cookin Lore wrote:

NormM wrote:Charlie is leaving early tomorrow with some friends who will spend the night.  They are going on a float trip in the Ozarks. I fed then with an extra large dish of shrimp, pasta, onions. sun dried tomatoes in a cream sauce.

That shrimp dish looks soooo good!  What is a float trip????

And Yes, Beth, nothing prepares us for what we see in the emergency room sometimes.  We are soooo lucky to have excellent health care available.  Much of the world does not!  Has there been a cause determined for that massive nose bleed?

Cookin Lore wrote: We are soooo lucky to have excellent health care available.  Much of the world does not!  Has there been a cause determined for that massive nose bleed?

bethk wrote:

Cookin Lore wrote: We are soooo lucky to have excellent health care available.  Much of the world does not!  Has there been a cause determined for that massive nose bleed?

The only thing they have come up with is when they gave him 'home oxygen' he insisted on using it more than recommended and he dried out his airway.  It's happened before and he didn't pay attention to the warnings.

But it's hard to say to him that he's his own worst enemy ~ he often gets anxious and then gets the feeling that he can't get enough air.....it's a nasty circle that he can't seem to get out of.

Hopefully, being in the best 'teaching hospital' in the area, he will have someone find the root cause and get it straightened out.  But for now he's got a ways to go.....

JanaAZ wrote:

I’m really working on emptying one of my freezers. This was a pork loin I needed to use. I stuffed it with spinach and mushrooms and a few other things  and you know Steve, there was mashed potatoes and gravy with it

NormM wrote:I didn't take any pictures of dinner last night but Charlie & crew came home early.  A garbage truck damaged one of their tents when it picked up a dumpster and then it started raining.  I was expecting another day of peace and quiet but not to be.  I had to think of something to feed them. It happened that the day before I had bought a whole beef tenderloin which I was going to cut into stakes and freeze them so I cut 5 steaks for dinner and froze the rest. I may make bulgogi with the rest in a week or so. I cooked the steaks on the grill with Montreal Steak seasoning.  At the store I got corn on the  cob and cooked it in the oven with the husks on.  I just put them in a cold oven, turned it on @ 400º and 30 minutes later they were done.  They are easy to shuck that way and the shucks can be left on as a handle. I made some air fryer French fries and some strawberry/blueberry short cake.

cookingirl wrote:Yes, this is long lost Cindy.. I am sure everyone is upset/mad at me for not posting. I keep updated with all the posts.

First of all, I want to send Jimmy, Tina and family my condolences about Uncle Elmer. I know Tina went above and beyond what was humanely necessary, in order to keep him at home, happy and comfortable. She is truly an angel.

Beth, I am sorry Lynn and her husband are going through so much. It must be so heartbreaking. You are a wonderful friend.

As for me, I really do not cook, anymore. I do some quick stuff, but nothing elaborate. They do have a required meal plan in here-- food is horrible. I do grab some salads and some baked potato and chicken breast, and augment it from there; Or I find something else to eat.

I find it very difficult to cook in a teeny, tiny apartment, with a Barbie doll size stove, no dishwasher and practically no counter space. My oven is horrible also.. All cheap appliances.
Ok-- pity cooking party is over.

I have been going though a lot of medical stuff.. so no pity party there.

Geoffrey is still around. It has been over a year since his Cancer diagnosis. I am still giving him chemo at home, every other day. He has his good days and bad days.. mostly good days.
He is my cuddle cat. and so talkative. Calls me to cuddle, tells me he used the litter box, when he wants different food, when he wants to be brushed,  when he has an upset stomach... always talking. We have conversations.

He is such a sweet boy.. All the Vets and Techs always tell me that. He still has so much anxiety. It has never really abated. Gotten a bit better, but still anxious. Geoffrey cuddles on my lap every night, as soon as it gets darker.. During the day, he is usually on top of my bed.. Afternoon he is trying to sit next to me on the recliner, or in his 'carrier'; which I leave out. It has turned into his 'house'.  He cuddles almost all night with me, in bed. Sweet boy.

I have been writing articles for the building's newspaper---the history of things in the city.. never wrote before, so I have discovered I have a talent I never knew.

I have also been very vocal in here, about issues--- I speak my mind. I am kind of known as a person who is not afraid to speak the truth, and sugar coat things. Another thing I never did.

My latest adventure is bringing a monthly Catholic Mass in here. Yes, a Catholic Mass in a Jewish owned building!  A lot of headaches getting this done and setting it up.. I am pretty much in charge of it; by default!!  I had to learn how to set up the altar and overcome my fear of speaking in public. It is still a hassle. We have only had 2 masses; but they were such a big hit in here. Last Mass, I actually saw a woman, with a walker who had tears in her eyes. I asked her if she was ok, she said yes, but kind of shook her head. Then I asked if the Mass was ok for her?
She said it 'hit' her, that she finally went to mass, and received communion!!  Also some great comments... Last mass, we even had 4 Jewish women in there!

When I announced the upcoming Mass, I let it be known that it, 'Every one is welcome, regardless of religion, denomination."..  It is a lot of work, and I need helpers.. I have been feeling overwhelmed by all the responsibilities, and dealing with semi-co-team members...
But, I can do it. I feel it is really important to have this in the building. The Rabbi is backing this!!

Oh, I also play bocce and corn hole, once a week. I am a bit better in Bocce than I am in cornhole. I was never an athlete, but everyone is welcome to play, despite how good they are or are not.

Between that and doctors visits, Geoffrey, and other stuff;  I keep busy. I stay home a lot; due to finances. This is a reason why Geoffrey is so close to me.. Sometimes I feel he would do better with another cat friend. I cannot afford one; plus, emotionally and physically taking care of another kitty is too much. I seem to have really bad luck with cats.. always sick ones.

This is pretty much what I have been up to...

Great to hear from you Cindy. Thank you for the good mention for Tina & her uncle. Tina always asked if Cindy is OK, and I told her, she may be having issues, and she will emerge when she feels in a better feeling. As far as being such a great follower of God and the son of God, it is the strength in your soul as you are requested by God to spread his word. I tell Tina to stop what she is doing, and rest. She said, I feel as if I was picked by god to help others. When her uncle had the stroke, and she took him under her wing, he said in a slurred speech, Tina my Angel, help me go home. And she kept him at ease and comfortable.
Remember, there will be barrier's in religion, but keep strong to protect it and keep it alive. This new young generation has no interest in a religion.
It's a shame.