What are you doing right now

[Gus]

I think everyone in the whole world thought she would just live forever and ever, @Doreensfree.  She sure had a way about her. I’ll be watching all of the news coverage concerning her. She led an amazing life!

[jillar]

I'm so sorry to hear she's passed..............

[Reciprocity]

R.I.P. Queen Elizabeth! You performed your duties admirably though out the decades. You will not see another monarch like her again, ever!

 

[notsmokinjo]

No suprise I'm not a monarchist and don't believe that the randomness of who your parents are makes you special BUT if I have to live under a queens rule she was a pretty good one to have had. Her actions where what made her special. 

[catlover]

Enjoying a glass of wine and a curry been looking after my 6 month old twin grandsons, and 3 yr old grand daughter today, while my Son and his wife enjoy a day oit. It’s been a busy 9 hours, but have loved all the cuddles and baby smiles

[Reciprocity]

Making a movie!

 

'One Oink Over The Piggy's Poke'

[overcome]

1 hour ago, reciprocity said:

Making a movie!

 

'One Oink Over The Piggy's Poke'

 

Do not attempt to adjust the picture, we are controlling transmission!

 

 

[notsmokinjo]

Having a cuppa in the car for some peace n quiet.

I hate shopping. I really hate cloths shopping with my teenage daughter. 

Argh...and the shop chick who just had to say "your doing so well mum" while I was counting to ten and contemplating the merits of punching said daughter in the face.

[Doreensfree]

All of us with daughters have been there Jo....

This too shall pass lol....

[Boo]

Keeping a close eye on the weather reports.  Hurricane Ian is bad action.

 

Just saw some video showing Fort Myers, Florida getting hammered.  Damn shame...Fort Myers is one of the most underrated cities in America.

 

Godspeed to all in the path of this storm.

[Doreensfree]

Aww ...So scarey ....Stay safe folks ...

[jillar]

I'm watching it too @Boo, my sister lives in Merritt Island

[Gus]

@Boo I have a cousin in Key West. They were okay last I heard from her. They were just waiting to get an all clear after the expected storm surge subsided.  This storm is turning out to be a monster. 

[Reciprocity]

Was a bad one for sure  

Incredibly high winds, huge volume of rain and a very significant storm surge would not be a good thing for Sanibel Island which is right on the ocean where the storm came ashore and the island doesn't appear to be much higher than normal sea level. I hope everyone there evacuated. Cape Coral & Fort Myers very close to Sanibel too 

 

Prayers for all affected 

 

Power was out for the entire island of Cuba 3.000.000 people affected I believe. Cuba is a huge tourist destination for Canadians every winter and that season is about to start in another month or two. I would expect there will be many resorts heavily damaged after this storm so that will have a big impact going forward as well.

[Linda]

I have been watching the storm too.

I have good friends in Ft Myers.

Prayers to all the people in Florida.

[intoxicated yoda]

i'm a little late for this storm but go subscribe to Ryan Hall Y'all on youtube.  some of the best adverse weather coverage out there.  He's a thousand times better than any of the national news coverage and he donates the profits from his merch sales to victims of storms like this with food, water, supplies and even cash.  

[Katgirl]

I returned last week from 6 weeks in Dallas to assist my daughter with the 3 toddlers, while she dealt with the new baby’s long stay in CICU, after his open heart surgery. Gabriel came out of it as well as could be expected. He will require another surgery in several months. But, for now, he is home! Erica has to supplement bottle feeds (she pumps her breast milk) with NG tube feeds. He also requires meds through the tube, and several shots of a blood thinner daily. Thankfully, Erica is a trained Paramedic, making it a bit easier. Dad Steven helps when he gets home from work. What a handsome little guy he is!

Kat

 

 

Edited October 8, 2022 by Katgirl

[jillar]

Oh that poor baby, such a lot to go through at such a young age. At least he won't remember any of it when he gets older. Thank you for the update @Katgirl

[DenaliBlues]

Sounds like a major ordeal, what a blessing that you could be with them to help. Wishing rest and healing for you, Gabriel and your daughter.  

[Katgirl]

Thanks @jillar and @DenaliBlues for the encouragement. Gabriel is a miracle baby. We expect him to have a normal life after he gets through one more surgery. We feel truly blessed to have had him operated on by one of the best pediatric heart surgeons in the world. God is looking out for our little guy.

 

 

He is 8 weeks old and weighs 8 lbs 7 oz., so doing great. He started out at 5 lbs 11 oz.

Edited October 8, 2022 by Katgirl

[jillar]

He is a beautiful baby @Katgirl 

[Katgirl]

29 minutes ago, jillar said:

He is a beautiful baby @Katgirl 

The nurses were fighting over him. Everyone wanted to take care of “the cute one”.  He stole all their S!

[Katgirl]

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Edited October 9, 2022 by Katgirl

[Gus]

I’m thankful that everything is going well for Gabriel @Katgirl. He sure is a handsome little guy!

[Doreensfree]

Sending my best wishes to the little Man