Re: Imogene/ brains and fishing OT

[Guest guest]

Hi Imogene-

Well, lucky for us, I had to work first, now it's time to play. Yes, I would

love to go fishing and think/hope my 10 1/2 years with UPS has given me a few

muscles. Atleast says I am strong...strong willed and strong in

lifting. :-))

I am getting together a Caregivers Gathering for 2008. It all started with

, in Scotland, saying she is making a trip over here to the U.S. to meet

with me. Well, the challenge is on. I organized a gathering in 2003 (check out

the photo's in the website). Nothing written in stone as yet. Tentatively

scheduled for end of July to first week or 2 in August 2008. Not sure of a

place as yet. Will start in the New Year to schedule more seriously, narrowing

down a date/place and such. Hoping to get Courage there, or in Canada, which

ever happens first. Also, we (many, many of us) want you there as well. I

would love to give you a hug in person! You truly are an inspiration! And,

smart, too!

Happy that the many allergy counts are on the downward spiral for you. It has

to be tough being a caregiver and having health issues for you as well. Again,

you truly are an inspiration with your many accomplishments and knowing you keep

going.

So sorry Don ate the chocolate. I would have happily stepped in and ate it for

him. Haven't had a chocolate fix as yet...the day is still young. Will NEED to

have some soon! York mint, please, please...for me??

Continue to take care of yourself and of your dear Don. As always, you and Don

are in my thoughts and prayers. Cyber hugs for now, and hoping to bridge the

gap between miles next year to cash in the cyber hugs-

Sandie

Des Moines, IA

-- Iward27663@... wrote:

Sandie, what gathering is in the making?

Us? We are going to the lab in fifteen minutes for Darling Don to get a

Thallium stress test.

I haven't kept track of how many he has had, but it's a goodly number. He is

doing well all things considered. Yesterday, I was reading off the do's and

don'ts before this test, and I plainly told him

several times no Chocolate, or coffee. He was writing all the things down,

even though I had the List from the lab.

While I was taking a bath, he ate chocolate. I can't watch him every second.

It was only a York Mint, but still, it was not to be eaten. Thank goodness

it wasn't much.

The high mold, elm, and ragweed counts have made me pretty sick, but I feel

better this morning.

Thank goodness the count is going down.

This test will take four hours, so I am taking reading material.

I'll be back, and dear don't go fishing without me.

Love a bunch,

Imogene

P.S.

I didn't get this sent so here I am with a follow-up and a question for

.

Don had lots of hallucinations after the Thallium stress test. Well, it

started right after a medication was used, and then they sent him back to the

waiting room with me, until the medicine " took " .

Don was seeing cats running by, a cow, and a donkey. He was confused, and

very woozy-like.

, do you know about the medication for his type of test? Is it known to

mess up LBD patients?

You expertise on this is appreciated very much.

Don had a lot of pressure in his chest, and tingling in his arm and hand.

They stopped the test.

We will learn later if it was the same or getting worse.

Now, Sandie, we can go fishing. I am home now, and ready to go. The only

thing dear, I hope you are strong enough to pull in a big heavy 500yd net. Let

me know if there is any problem

Love a bunch

Imogene

Caregiver for my true Texas Gentleman Husband of 36 years. He has LBD with

Parkinsonism.

A happy personality is contagious. Infect someone today.

In a message dated 9/9/2007 7:06:03 PM Central Daylight Time,

sanclown@... writes:

Imogene-

Nope, no hot air. A balloon filled with intellect and knowledge...no hot

air. Nothing holding up that brain but shoulders and neck. My guess is since

you got one of the first models the mold was broken as perfection had been

achieved...no sense in perfecting perfection. Perfect!?

Thanks for chatting/corresponding Imogene. I have enjoyed this one.

How is your dear Don doing? And, how is your health holding up? Do

remember there is a gathering in the making for 2008 and I would put in a

strong

wager that you will be wanted in attendance! I am sure people would buy

tickets

in order to meet with you dear Imogene! I would buy my own raffle ticket to

be able to meet you in person...wait, double charge myself...that isn't very

smart. See, I need your brain!

Love and Hugs-

Sandie

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[Guest guest]

Hi all, Sorry for not posting a lot lately but although quite busy things are

going pretty good here.I just wanted to jump in and say to Immogene that I would

like to add my name to the very big list of people who are truly inspired by

you.You are a special inspiration to many of us and I too would be honored to

see you at the gathering next year.Also my best wishes to all today and hopes

that all are doing well and sending smiles.God bless Ron

And Sandie, Just would like to thank you in advance for the gathering idea and

say that I cant wait to meet such truly wonderful people from this group

Sandie / wrote:

Hi Imogene-

Well, lucky for us, I had to work first, now it's time to play. Yes, I would

love to go fishing and think/hope my 10 1/2 years with UPS has given me a few

muscles. Atleast says I am strong...strong willed and strong in lifting.

:-))

I am getting together a Caregivers Gathering for 2008. It all started with

, in Scotland, saying she is making a trip over here to the U.S. to meet

with me. Well, the challenge is on. I organized a gathering in 2003 (check out

the photo's in the website). Nothing written in stone as yet. Tentatively

scheduled for end of July to first week or 2 in August 2008. Not sure of a place

as yet. Will start in the New Year to schedule more seriously, narrowing down a

date/place and such. Hoping to get Courage there, or in Canada, which ever

happens first. Also, we (many, many of us) want you there as well. I would love

to give you a hug in person! You truly are an inspiration! And, smart, too!

Happy that the many allergy counts are on the downward spiral for you. It has to

be tough being a caregiver and having health issues for you as well. Again, you

truly are an inspiration with your many accomplishments and knowing you keep

going.

So sorry Don ate the chocolate. I would have happily stepped in and ate it for

him. Haven't had a chocolate fix as yet...the day is still young. Will NEED to

have some soon! York mint, please, please...for me??

Continue to take care of yourself and of your dear Don. As always, you and Don

are in my thoughts and prayers. Cyber hugs for now, and hoping to bridge the gap

between miles next year to cash in the cyber hugs-

Sandie

Des Moines, IA

-- Iward27663@... wrote:

Sandie, what gathering is in the making?

Us? We are going to the lab in fifteen minutes for Darling Don to get a

Thallium stress test.

I haven't kept track of how many he has had, but it's a goodly number. He is

doing well all things considered. Yesterday, I was reading off the do's and

don'ts before this test, and I plainly told him

several times no Chocolate, or coffee. He was writing all the things down,

even though I had the List from the lab.

While I was taking a bath, he ate chocolate. I can't watch him every second.

It was only a York Mint, but still, it was not to be eaten. Thank goodness

it wasn't much.

The high mold, elm, and ragweed counts have made me pretty sick, but I feel

better this morning.

Thank goodness the count is going down.

This test will take four hours, so I am taking reading material.

I'll be back, and dear don't go fishing without me.

Love a bunch,

Imogene

P.S.

I didn't get this sent so here I am with a follow-up and a question for

.

Don had lots of hallucinations after the Thallium stress test. Well, it

started right after a medication was used, and then they sent him back to the

waiting room with me, until the medicine " took " .

Don was seeing cats running by, a cow, and a donkey. He was confused, and

very woozy-like.

, do you know about the medication for his type of test? Is it known to

mess up LBD patients?

You expertise on this is appreciated very much.

Don had a lot of pressure in his chest, and tingling in his arm and hand.

They stopped the test.

We will learn later if it was the same or getting worse.

Now, Sandie, we can go fishing. I am home now, and ready to go. The only

thing dear, I hope you are strong enough to pull in a big heavy 500yd net. Let

me know if there is any problem

Love a bunch

Imogene

Caregiver for my true Texas Gentleman Husband of 36 years. He has LBD with

Parkinsonism.

A happy personality is contagious. Infect someone today.

In a message dated 9/9/2007 7:06:03 PM Central Daylight Time,

sanclown@... writes:

Imogene-

Nope, no hot air. A balloon filled with intellect and knowledge...no hot

air. Nothing holding up that brain but shoulders and neck. My guess is since

you got one of the first models the mold was broken as perfection had been

achieved...no sense in perfecting perfection. Perfect!?

Thanks for chatting/corresponding Imogene. I have enjoyed this one.

How is your dear Don doing? And, how is your health holding up? Do

remember there is a gathering in the making for 2008 and I would put in a strong

wager that you will be wanted in attendance! I am sure people would buy tickets

in order to meet with you dear Imogene! I would buy my own raffle ticket to

be able to meet you in person...wait, double charge myself...that isn't very

smart. See, I need your brain!

Love and Hugs-

Sandie

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