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sp19690, it's fascinating that your late cat still opens the door to the bathroom. That was quite a bond you and your husband had with the cat =^..^=
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I'm going through all the photo albums at my house too Golden and it's a real chore,
Iv'e only made it through 3 albums so far and the memories are about to do me in~
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golden: Hope that your hot bath soothes you. My brother was so engrossed about creating his !,001 photo album that he couldn't even respond to me when I WAS TALKING TO HIM. Mind you, we reside on opposite coasts of the U.S. So yes, I get it. Ugh.
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Your welcome FreqFlyer. I stopped using fabric sheets all together because they are toxic to cats. All floor cleaners unless safe for cats to. My cat used to use the bathroom when my husband did since we had the litter box in there. It was so funny. He used to barge into the bathroom when hubby would take a shower cause hubby would leave a couple of treats on the bath mat for him and he loved his treats. He's gone now but every time my husband takes a shower the door to the bathroom bursts open just like our cat used to do when he was alive.
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sp19690, thanks for the heads up on pets and diffusers. My ginger cat has a high sense of smell. He won't come near me if I brush my teeth... had taken a bath... had used mouth wash... put on lotion... put on baby powder... had used nose spray... used scented detergent or scented dryer sheets. But he will sit with me when I am in the bathroom and am [ahem] busy.

Also had a cat decades ago who got sick, she could hardly breathe. Rush her to the Vets. Turned it was a product that one sprinkles on the carpet and then vacuum up, to make the rugs smell better.
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Yes you never use an essential oil without a carrier oil because they will burn you. I learned the hard way about diffusing essential oils around my cat. He was sick and throwing up and I had no idea and then the thought to google essential oils popped into my head.
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Ah, sp, that's interesting. I was thinking, "Of course, no one's giving it to pets internally," but Google says it's also toxic for pets when diffused. I assume people do due diligence before they try things. But then again, I watched a YouTube video where a woman put 100% rosemary oil on her face and professed its healing qualities, even as her face turned red from a reaction. (Adding a carrier oil would've been a better way to try that.. and then try to sell it to her audience. 😆)
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Thieves oil is toxic to cats and dogs.
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Just a heads up. Be careful with essential oils in diffusers around cats and dogs. Some are toxic to them and can cause problems.
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FF - I use lavender oil in a diffuser every night. I remember reading about it during my caregiving years when I was trying to find anything and everything to reduce constant anxiety and panic. Even if it's only the ritual of turning the diffuser on every night as I get ready for bed (the signal for "I'm ready to relax now"), it does *something* for me, as evidenced by my years of continued use.

I noticed the other day how many specialty mixes of essential oils there are right now. I always thought Thieves oil looked nice. I wouldn't take it internally, though that is one advertised application.

And reward yourself every time after you cook, too, so you don't dread it so much. (That's my behavioral training in a nutshell. lol)
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I'm done with my BS in behavior analysis; I just turned in the last paper. I'm sitting here with a sheet face mask on and thinking about fun things to do as a celebration tomorrow. I plan to go back for an MS, likely with the same school, but that decision/timing will wait for another day. Today, I soak it all in and relax. 🙏💜
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Golden, my mom called me a couple of days ago and mentioned - as she has before - that maybe I could help her clear her two hoarded houses since I did so well with my GM/dad's situation. I likely will help her at some point, as best I can w/o getting enmeshed. Those two houses hold all my childhood pics and other important family things somewhere in all the clutter, and I would like to retrieve those for everyone's sake. It's a thought for another day. I understand the mixed emotions when looking at old pictures (((((hugs)))))

*Golden, I wasn't familiar with Robax. You can get it OTC in Canada? I searched for methocarbamol on Amazon, and it came back along with another muscle relaxant called tizanidine. Both require Rx here. Just interesting to me. Seems like a helpful medication for occasional sore muscles. I hope you get some good relaxation and rest. x
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glad - renting could be a good interim arrangement but where would you live? A direct sale would be awesome.

ff - that would be a good idea.

On my mind - photos, photos, and more photos. A good 1/3 of my work in downsizing is stuff mother had shipped to me. I have tossed and tossed and did some more tossing today. Large very full photo albums are heavy for me to lug around. I just came out of a hot bath and have taken some Robax to ease the aches.

Mother made albums of, for example, her significant birthdays. So many photos of her and my sister. Lots of her extended family too which are more interesting and I have kept some of those for my dgd. I have flipped through others and taken out a few that I like.

I noticed that my niece and I had similar expressions in many photos - showing discomfort, not smiling, obviously feeling out of place. Many of those photos bring up some pretty negative memories and I am glad to be rid of them and have them trashed forever. May the memories go with them!!!
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Just thinking, wish modern science would make a calming fragrance for humans like they do for pets.

Recently we got one of those plug-in thingee to help one of our cats from biting at night, and so far so good. Even the other cat is so much calmer when there is a thunder storm. There is no noticeable odor but with my bloodhound sense of smell I can smell a woodsy oily fragrance if I get right next to the item. This thing is only good for one room.

Imagine if science could invent something like that to help calm humans in whatever situation they face. I would love something like that when I am in the kitchen as I really dread cooking.
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Bear & Forbear

🐻 🐼
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FF, what? I don't need to.pay that fee?

HGTV has shown interest in renting my house while they work on local projects!
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I can bear all things
With my hands tied in a straight jacket.
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gladimhere, regarding the sale of your house..... please note that a buyer will bring in a Sales Contract $30k lower then your asking price, as buyers will automatically subtract the commission cost since they know you don't need to pay that fee. Don't be surprised if that happens.
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My son. granddaughter and grandson arrived this afternoon to stay until Labor Day to help me out. My son has a new teaching assignment this year that stars after Labor Day. Great to have them here. Give everyone else a rest. But of course my stepsons and DIL showed up. They've all been friends since third grade. Hope to get a few little projects done on the two cottages I'm remodeling.
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:) just sending another courage-hug to everyone!!

i continue to fish, enjoying my holiday.

just want to add, after the holiday i'll be full-swing at work, so won't be much on the forum. but i'll return at some point. hug!! :) :)

bundle of joy :)
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Just talked with a lender on what options I may have. She actually knows someone looking for a home in this area. Tomorrow my contract is up with my realtor, doing a direct sale would save about $30,000! Keeping hope alive!
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:) dear everyone!

just sending lots of courage & hugs!! :) :)
hang in there. things get tough. but we're tougher!! :) :) :)

on another note:
i'm lucky - i had a chance to get away from it all for some days. holiday.

i'm having an amaaaazing time.
i learned how to fish!! :)
caught my 1st fish in my life! it was delicious!!!!! butter, salt, pepper, frying pan.

of course, it was a HUGE fish.

some hours later, i caught 6 more fish!! :) :)

courage, everyone!

bundle of joy :)
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And I just got a reminder that I am overdue for my mammogram, this conversation makes me think the fates are giving me another nudge to make that appointment🤔
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Lost mine as well, just a year ago. No more bras or boob sweat on hot summer days and there are plenty of them these days.
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Sorry recall mammo people. I empathize. I was one who lost my breasts but still got a silver lining in not having any more mammo.
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Beatty: Thank you. That certainly is scary, isn't it to get the call back? Glad you, too, were clear. Going forward I may switch to my DD's radiologist because they read the mammogram right after it's taken, thereby no reason to worry about receiving a call back.
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Llama & Becky,
Rest up. Very best of healing & reviving energy to you
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I also got the 'recall' mammo letter earlier this year - on the good girl, not the bad one with 'priors'. Was all clear. I try to keep focused on the bright side but there is always that little doubt "all clear.. for now.. evil laugh".

My wicked sense of humour Grandmother would deal with *tests* by blowing the worries out of proportion for a laugh. "Well they chopped off this bit & nailed that bit on. But least my head is still connected to my body".
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Had a bit of a scare as I was called back for a second mammography on one breast plus ultrasound. Thankful that everything was clear. I, too, am worn out and headed to sofa. Sorry Becky - hope that you also can get some rest.
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Finished with all of appointments. Worn out and ready to crash. still have a cast. Lighter weight and not bulky. Go back in six weeks and most likely will be done with cast then.
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I've finished dialysis for today. Now I have 4 doctor appointments including getting a new cast on my leg. I'm hoping for a much smaller cast or possibility of none at all.
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Grapefruit sized hail would be scary to encounter.
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Found another one.

If those people were caught in it they would think differently!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Xu0AQwJkg
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