MORNING ROLL CALL L JUNE 2026

@SummerOnTheWay1 , for sure, Mr. has claimed you as his new best bud. 😻💕

Willie Mae got mats on her hindquarters which I tried to brush out (gotta hit her from behind), but only got a few strokes in before she turned to grab my hand and let me know that's a little too close for her comfort.  Go figure. 🤦‍♀️

@LaDolceVita , I feel you on the bone density scans.  In fact, this Tuesday, I get my annual infusion for osteoporosis.   That and continuing with the calcium supplements and weight bearing exercise. 

My Toyota Tacoma just failed inspection for frame rust. Apparently known issue with Tacomas, but my truck was not on recall list.  Mostly cold weather states -- NY, PA  -- road salt, the usual culprits, but because my truck is registered in VA (considered a "temperate state"), it's not considered a problem. I went through my VIN # and my truck comes back as "No safety issues currently". What?!  Excuse me, but I beg to differ! 😖 Have been round and round with Toyota, but even if they agreed, we're talking 8-10 months down the road.  Mechanic suggested block welding might fix it, so in process of finding body shop who can... will do it.  Also looking at new (used) vehicles.  This sucks.  Just need something to get around in, nothing fancy, just an occasional ride.  Ah, well, back to the drawing board.

@MsStretch   Sorry for your car issues,   I always feel out of my depth when it comes to cars.

 @SummerOnTheWay1   I was prediabetic 15 years ago, went to a low carb diet. I lost 15+lbs and no longer needed blood pressure pills.  Also pain in knee resolved and has not returned and neither has the extra weight.  I suggest that you go slow, start with giving up sugar and starchy food.  If you do eat starchy stuff like mashed potatoes, meaure the portion.  Low carb message boards are a great help.   I still do not get a chance to watch PBS  although I read the emails 

@SummerOnTheWay1  I love autumn too 😍.  Moosey & Pearlie

Sorry to hear that so many here are having health and other issues. I am having issues with both knees and am looking at having my right knee replaced. This will mean a month of major rehab. 

Hope everyone has a great and restful weekend. 

So far I have not made an decision on a knee surgery. 

We were not impacted by Helena. We have not had much in the way of storms in September. 

Hi folks, letting you know I survived both hurricanes with damage only to some huge trees.   The hurricane before Helene brought terrible sustained winds on top of a drought.  Helene brought rain and caused a 100 ft tree in apparent glowing health to drop while we watched from the kitchen..  The root ball is over 10 ft in diameter.

@SummerOnTheWay1  Still. doing the sauna 5 nights a week.  Has lowered my blood pressure I am sure.  It is running about 125/75, pretty good for someone with my family history.   However, I am the first to be diagnosed with osteoporosis.  @MsStretch   I hope all is well in your neck of the woods.   So many are suffering in both So and No Carolina, East Tennessee.  

It has been a very intersting few weeks with differant medical visits. I had my anual eye exam which also was a followup to my Cataract Surgery.

I also had one of my 4 annual dental visits and cleanings.

I will have my annual physical November 18th.

So far things have gone well.

I would like to see everyone check in. 

Have you voted yet?

We voted about a week ago at our retirement center which has an early voting poll. 

We have had several nights of temps below freezing so our gardens are done.

Happy Halloween!

Checking in, @DaveMcK .  I know, it has been awhile for me.  Lot of things have been going on, nothing of any particular importance, just easy to get distracted.

I voted about 4 weeks ago, not long after early voting started in VA.  When I went there, I ran into only 2 other voters.  On Thurs., my neighbor/friend went to vote and she said the line was wrapped around the building! 😮 She didn't wait, decided to go back early on Fri. Like that would be any better being the last day to vote early -- it wasn't.  She stood in line for 2 hours!

Ended up giving up hope on my good old Toyota truck, the one with the rusted frame, and bought a bright red 2020 Honda HR-V Sport SUV.  First automatic I have ever owned, other than my first car (Corvair) over 50 years ago!  Also, first Honda.  I'm wondering if I will ever get used to driving an automatic.  Even if I had found someone willing to block-weld the frame on the truck (I didn't), it would've taken months and god knows the cost.  I bought the Honda online at Carvana, and had it delivered.  Yep, bought it sight unseen (other than the 360° view on the website) and no test drive.  Checked the CarFax, etc., etc.  Good enough. 

@catwoman500 , looking like a new team in DC. Eagles might have some competition in the div.  Hope I don't eat my words, but just saying.  However, Commanders and Eagles meet for first time in 2 weeks. 🤞

@SummerOnTheWay1 , gotta ask about Mr.  How's he doing?  I've had to plug in the kitty encampment a few cold nights in the past weeks.  Don't want the kids freezing their little toe beans. 🐾

Hello everyone I am glad the Porch is being frequented again!   Almost done with my doctor appointments.  Last week was the dermatologist, they took a biopsy of what might be psoriasis.   I had no idea they would do such a thing.   Gave me presciption for Tretinoin,  for my vanity that is.   Really does nice things for the skin, even after one use.  Next will be the female doctor, I will try to get help for my osteoporosis. 

@MsStretch   I admire your bravery in going through Carvana.  I have no experience with these onlne car people.  I test drove my Explorer and I am still not happy with it.   It looks good from the outside but is not particularly comfortable.  It jumps all over unless you drive it in "eco" mode.  Does not feel comfy like my Honda did.

@SummerOnTheWay1  Please let us know about your Dexa scan.  I am now doing a version of rucking 😎.   That means I leash walk one of the dogs upt to the dog pen with a 12 lb weight vest and then do Zach Bush's 4 minute workout.