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So sorry to hear about your sons accident jeanne. I know he will be getting great care. I bet he misses your cooking! Hospital food sux.
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More hospital food. It was good to eat at home tonight, even if it was only purchased soup and grilled cheese sandwich. (Horseradish Gouda from my Wisconsin tour.)

Ian will probably move to a tcu tomorrow. It was made clear today that he needs 24-hour supervision until he has more than one weight-bearing limb, which could be 6 to 12 weeks. This is not exactly news but I think it became clearer today. His pain is well-controlled.
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all I can think of is we will be on their doorstep they cant ignore that! as soon as safe to travel I am sick and too tired to drive but soon as I can I am and I need to do few things anyway up there!
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that is the beauty of it captain you don't have to cruise you could just drop a dime for us too and I will get ahold of aging care somehow and set up a drawing idk....it happened too fast I just know Christmas space is golden and it fit our needs so I am trying to do some good with it...I was more interested in how you would address the issue with alz org, you are very gifted in articulation and I am not....just hoping we all can help each other... I don't want to blow up at them but I don't want to let it go either We need a voice and ALZ.org is for research apparently not hands on help idk....just want to brainstorm
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ill read about your difficulties juju but i aint goin on a cruise -- ever .
im having ground venison - egg noodles - cheese for dinner and theres an apple crisp in the oven for me and my GF . ( edna )
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oops in a hurry captian ^^^^ I need you! I think you would be a good source of advice for my dilemma...read my grossed out thread comments last few especially WE NEED MEDIA
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a safety conscious stunt pilot .
i am at a loss for words .
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My son has ridden in 8 European countries, with some club mates. He and his wife have ridden in 49 states. They have always been very safety conscious and always worn protective gear, taken safety classes, etc. After his wife was in a fairly minor accident which cracked her helmet but did no significant damage to her, they both upgraded their safety gear. Ian's helmet was not cracked, but the scrapes and the gouges show where his head would have been damaged. Scary. Their helmets are equipped with some kind of communication system so they can talk to each other as they ride. I get the feeling they simply accept the protective gear as a necessity and make the most of it.

His other hobby is flying. His wife is now working toward her pilot license, too. Ian is debating whether he wants to take up stunt piloting.

These are adventurous people. But they do not take careless risks. They want to enjoy many many more adventures. I hope they do!

My dinner tonight was a burger and a cup of soup, in the hospital cafeteria. The hospital really has some good food. I'll be glad when I'm making my own again, though.
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im not a big fan of MC helmets . like seat belts they annoy and distract me . a better safety device for cars would be a sharp dagger mounted in the center of the steering column . we dont have to wear helmets in indiana and im glad . about 100 miles of riding with a helmet on will cause such so much mental and physical fatigue that youll just wish you would splatter and get out of your misery . ill take paranoia and heightened senses any day over a false sense of protection .
no offense to those who see it differently .
im having nothing for dinner . if i aint hungry i just dont eat . whatever mainstream society is for -- im a'gin . im not buried in student loan debt or punchin a time clock so i must be gettin by with it ..
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Jeanne, that's a tough accident for your son! But THANK YOU for sharing about the helmet - broken bones and ligaments and tendons can heal up to near normal, but it would be a lot harder to predict with a broken brain!! My patients like this who wear their helmets and are still hurt bad enough to need inpatient rehab - they usually get to see me for one or two followups and then get "PRNned" - meanng probably don't need to see me any more, can come back if something comes up - not so much like that with a brain or spinal cord injury. Hugs and well wishes to you both!!
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my apple cake a couple days ago was rather dry when it came out of the oven . a day in the fridge and its gotten moist and now tastes as " soggy " as a good apple cake should .
speaking of quick meals . im remembering how canned meat and seperate canned potatoes used to be so handy for slapping on a good dinner quickly after a hard workday for the family . we even got a great deal one time ( marsh dumpster ) on a case of white mushrooms . we made cream of mushroom soup and canned it in pint jars . canned about a dozen quarts of homemade catsup once too . it wasnt red dye and veg oil . it was cooked down tomato catsup , smashed garlic , stick cinnamon , etc .
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I'm glad to hear that he's improving a bit, Jeanne. Be we well Ian!
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The total police report should be available Friday (today). The preliminary on-the-scene report says the driver who hit my son was reading a map.

My son, Ian, had a pretty good day. He is eating solid food and his appetite is coming back. He managed to transfer from bed to chair, using a sliding board today. (It took 3 people to help him back.) Surgeon read his x-rays and isn't considering further surgery, at least at this time. He'll probably move to a rehab facility within a few days. He had a delusion/hallucination last night, but seems pretty normal cognitively.

ba8alou, I like to keep "instant" dinners, too. A big bag of frozen ravioli, a few frozen soups (homemade or purchased), and nice mixed veggies are in my freezer, too!
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Oh, Jeanne, reading a map? Really? So sorry, but glad he's mending!
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I have learned that it is wise to keep a couple of packages of frozen trader Joe's ravioli, pesto, frozen veggies in the freezer to throw together on nights when work doesn't end when it should. Healthier than ordering in pizza.
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Captain, he is considering a trike. But the driver who was reading a map would have hit him regardless, and the injuries would probably have been similar. Can't eliminate risks entirely.
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your son ought to graduate to 3 wheels jeanne . its lovely to just sit down and concentrate on driving when balance and pavement imperfections are no longer a concern . my old trike is ratty and homemade but ive got the " hottest " LED taillighting on it that the industry has to offer . visibility is greatly enhanced from that of a two wheeled bike .
the farm foreman , just like he offered , brought me about 75 pounds of venison yesterday . he didnt want anything for it but didnt turn down 40 bucks when i offered it . this way he knows ill pay him for knocking me down a big doe this season . things are looking up around here . with my rebuilt kitchen i am beginning to get the bunker cleaned up and drywall on the walls . you wouldnt think that cold air would penetrate 16 inch block walls but it does . my little bunker is really ahead of its time in economy and function . theres only essentials in here and it creates a feeling of freedom from clutter .
gonna can my deer meat so ill never have to worry about spoilage or freezer burn . if anyone has stocks in chicken livers , better dump em fast .
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Thanks for the good wishes. No, my son isn't exactly Okay, but the very good, awesome, and wonderful news is that he will be. The surgeon predicted it will be a year before he is fully recovered in energy levels, stamina, etc. He won't be able to bear weight on either leg or his left arm for 6 to 12 weeks. His wife is investigating rehab centers for him right now. His quirky sense of humor and wit are intact. He has been pretty woozy on drugs but he seems pretty cognitively with it. He had a super-deluxe industrial-strength helmet. Looking at its condition now it is horrifying to think about those blows hitting his face and head directly.

He had his first solid food today. Progress!

looloo that sounds like a great dinner! A little microwave boost makes sense to me!
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Jeanne, hope your son is feeling better.
Last night I made a very simple, but complete dinner. Feels like a long time since I've actually cooked! Just some grilled salmon, salad, and a yummy rice blend of some sort.
I like my meat and fish cooked on the rarer side; my husband likes everything more medium. So I took the fish off the grill when it was done to my liking, then finished up his portion in the microwave WHEN HE WASN'T LOOKING, because he'd have a conniption if he saw, and would probably refuse to eat it. He ate the whole thing and said it was perfectly cooked. Wink! ;)
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Jeannie good wishes for your son's full recovery. This is very worrying for you but the fact you are eating is a good sign.
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Jeanne, I wondered where you were. Yes, you were missed. Is your son okay?
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I've been eating mostly hospital food for the last few days. My son was waiting to make a left turn on his motorcycle when a car ran into him 6 days ago. The food is actually pretty good.
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thats a good idea judda . im going back to chicago on nov 2 to see a concert with my son and his GF . i like soft taco shells and salad shooter can prepare hers with a veg filling and cubehead and i can put dead animals on ours in addition . thanks
im making another apple crisp tonight . i dont have my new counter tiled yet so pie and bread dough are still on hold . the apple crisp is easy to toss together .
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I made potatoe soup in the crockpot,, with bisquits and salad. Yummy and easy
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Rainy day and good for lots of indoor computer work. Supper turned out great and so easy. Trader Joe's (non GMO) Taco shells with a bean and veggie mixture.
I started with a little olive oil, added a crushed clove of garlic, half of chopped onion, stick of celery chopped, and diced a red pepper. That was gently sauteed and then in went a can of rinsed and drained organic kidney beans and diced up a half of zuchini. No cans of tomato sauce around so the sauce was chopped tomato, some BBQ sauce, ketchup, and a teaspoon or so of some chilli sauce I found in an Oriental store.
I played with the taste and lastly added some cut up swiss chard: just a leaf to get some leafy green vitamins in there. I cooked it slowly for about 10 minutes and toasted the tacos. Filled the tacos and ate a side of yesterday's coleslaw.

It was very messy and I would not recommend this to an ALz person: but you could just feed them the beans in a bowl or blend it so they can swallow it?
Well I don't know about ill people but for the caregiver who is busy and wants some easy satisfying food that isn't as messy as cooking meat, I thought this was a good meal: especially with the coming of winter.
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judda,
the recipe im using is
2 qts apples in a dish with 3/4 cup of water , a little sugar and corn starch poured over them
topping ; 3/4 cup flour
3/4 cup oats
half cup brn sugar
half cup white sugar
1 stick butter
spices
very simple . bake on lowest rack so apples cook well before topping browns .
i hate living alone . i move from one project to the next so quickly that theres no cause to clean up the mess till about 3 projects are completed . i rebuilt kitchen sink cabinet , chopped / mounted trk tool box then built an air foil for the cab in front of the box . one person cant jump around like that and be neat about it too . all prep for firing up a stone chimney for a neighbor and being ready to can venison . its a brain spin here for just one person .
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The thing I enjoy the most about this site is the storytelling, writing, reading other people's stories. Love it.
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Hi. You guys are giving me ideas for the apple crisp: old fashioned rolled oats and instead of flour I'll try almond meal (expensive but a little goes a long way.) Dried or fresh cranberries sound nice, sweetened with honey or maple syrup.

I am working at home today and didn't feel like sitting down to a real meal. I made chicken soup from scratch (the news about viruses must have influenced me.)
Later a coleslaw: cabbage, carrots, celery, mayo, organic apple cider vinegar, just a drizzle of maple syrup. (Can you tell I love maple syrup: the real deal,no artificial junk.) Supper was a bowl of steamed zucchini, red onion, grated cheese.
I love living alone! Eat whatever whenever!
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i was just looking at some german pastries pam . their equivalent of apple crisp is Apfelstrudel . i wasnt really impressed . it had the addition of raisins but essentially was a thin skinned brotchen roll filled with apple, raisins and bread crumbs . maybe some slivered almonds . id like to add the almonds to my crisp but ive a feeling it will be sliced , toasted acorns instead .
re ; almonds " i aintta payin it , let em keep it " ..
juju, you werent kidding about the animal fat in chicken wings . i put the leftovers in the fridge last night still in the pan . this am there was nearly 2 inches of gelled fat on top of the water . that would stop your heart mid - beat if theyd only been quick fried and a sauce added .
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i use quick oats , flour , butter , pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon . these are good baking apples from some trees in town . i noticed some new " whips " under one of the trees . im going to go dig me up one of them . ive never seen dwarf trees so overburdened by such large apples and the trees werent even tended to .
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