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After a summer of woodchucks, skunks, and raccoons with the occasional opossum and fox…
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The deer are back.
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A small herd of two females, two youngsters and a buck so far.
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But when the grazing becomes scarce, I’m sure we’ll see more.
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I came home from PT the other day with a stylish addition of KT tape. It’s supposed to help with pain and swelling by lifting the layers of skin.
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I thought it looked like a hand groping my thigh, but husband said octopus, so I’m going with that.
Less pervy that way.
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We’ve had a few warm afternoons during this last gasp of fall so we took advantage of the sun with an adult beverage on the barn porch. North Country’s yummy seasonal hard cider for me…since our kegerator has decided to quit kegging. Right after I spent over $200 on a small batch craft beer that has since gone flat.
Boo to that.
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After writing a recent post about cyber attacks, I had to laugh at WordPress’s list of tag suggestions.
Their timeline seems a wee bit… off.
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We’ve been to the Great Lost Bear.
We love the Great Lost Bear.
Their wings are big, but not Pterodactyl big.
Talk about false advertising.
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I had a post surgical knee replacement appointment yesterday.
A seasonal blog was inevitable.
Caption this turkey photo.
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I’ll start…
When your orthopedic surgeon says he’s bringing something to Thanksgiving dinner.
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I could have out run the farmer if I’d had six more weeks of PT…
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Now you.
Caption the bird.
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Every time we go to the orthopedist’s office my husband eyes the antique wheelchair in the corner of the waiting room.
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He even asked the receptionist if it was for sale.
Thankfully, it was not.
I love this practice, the doctors and the staff. The examining room wallpaper?
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Not so much.
It was a quick 6 week follow up appointment with the surgeon this time around and he couldn’t say enough good things about my recovery. Said my scar was a month ahead of scheduled healing, my range of motion was outstanding and the fact that I’d done it all without narcotics was phenomenal.
He high fived that information.
When I told him I still had tenderness on the top of my knee, soreness on the inside and some muscle pain behind …. he grinned and said, “Do you realize what we did to you 6 weeks ago? It involved bone saws and drills.”
Apparently I’m impatient and need to give my body time to heal.
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Scar progress, if anyone is interested.
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The middle bright spot is reflection from an overhead light, not discoloration.
Or an alien life form looking to break free.
Though it does feel like that some days…
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I saw this headline in the news the other day and had to do a double take.
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Cyber attacks are sadly now part of our every day lives, but a cyber attack on refrigerated groceries….
What did the frozen peas do to deserve that?
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The sheer waste of food is disturbing enough but it really makes me wonder …. why.
Simply because they could?
Or was it a trial run for something more sinister than defrosted waffles…
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In the US, authorities are investigating what caused refrigeration malfunctions at a number of American military bases in August and working together with French officials to examine whether the incidents could be linked.
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The fact that American military bases were targeted troubles me even more. That sounds like someone looking for a way in.
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Gen X, Millenials, Boomers… the guidelines are all too random.
And aside from the third criteria (our retirement account is not feeble thank you very much) this is totally me.
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Joint pain for sure. At least for a while longer…
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I’m not crafty anymore, but for those who are…. I thought this would be a pretty little tree to make if you have a dehydrator.
And speaking of Christmas…
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That’s an advent calendar I can get behind.
Or under as the case may be.
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Post knee surgery, this made me chuckle.
And lastly, I think I’ve found a new favorite word.
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We all know a few of those.
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Can’t use it.
Don’t need it.
Sums up my blog perfectly.
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You don’t need it….. but you’re wondering about this now, admit it.
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Ostrich poo and pee.
That’s trivia night gold.
You’re welcome.
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Judging by the title, I don’t understand the shock.
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Beavers don’t play.
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Can’t we just send Elon?
Please.
Send him.
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In our house?
It’s the nightly news.
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Four decades ago. Wasn’t that the Caddyshack era?
This can’t be a coincidence.
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PT for my knee continues…
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Though at this point extra fries would be a lot more fun.
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This picture sums up what I’m feeling pretty well. Tight, stiff and still a bit swollen.
Sigh.
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I don’t usually pay attention to these things but sure enough, mine was turned on.
Though it’s not anymore.
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I love the Graham Norton Show and watch it on BBC. I love the humor, the snark, the dry English wit. I also love that he introduces me to artists I otherwise would never hear.
Jack Savoretti ⬆️
And Aiyana Lee ⬇️
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Are these embeds showing up for you?
They say unavailable on my end.
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I bought a baking pan the other day that came with the most detailed instructions and warnings I’ve ever seen.
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482 degrees seems a rather random number don’t you think?
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Special baking pan oil? What the heck is that.
Beware jam, tomato and lemons.
I have a feeling this is not destined to be a kitchen favorite.
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Nothing to see here….
Just a man taking his geese for a stroll downtown.
I love my state.
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How useless?
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That useless.
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My question here is… why?
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I’ve always said dinner.
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What up Arkansas?
Doubt I’ll be planning a vacation there anytime soon.
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I can’t argue with this one. Ever since Maine legalized the chronic, there’s a shop on every corner.
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Like I said at the beginning…
Useless.
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Because it’s Friday and a multiple choice.
Everyone loves those.
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I know I’m in the minority here, but I honestly didn’t find the initial Covid lockdown much of a hardship. Yes, the empty store shelves were annoying but being forced to stay home and not deal with traffic jams, long lines and rude people? Gotta admit, not too horrible.
My choice for lockdown part deux?
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House 5.
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Mountain views and scenic walks sounds like heaven to me.
How about you?
Where are you spending the next one….
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