What did you do today 2025

Two more boat dives courtesy of the 8:00 AM dive boat then another afternoon at the pool with adult beverages. Our friend Carol cooked burgers so we ate in tonight. Tomorrow we have arranged to dive the rough side of the island with East Coast Divers in their RIB for two morning dives. The highlight is supposed to be Turtle City so high expectations. Most of the divers got sea sick after the first dive two days ago and called the second dive. Strictly back rolls off the RIB and drift diving all the way with max of 10 divers. Should be fun.
 
aja8888 said:
Well, when I just sit around and do nothing it's because I am having a bad mental day. Still working on getting past my wife's passing and now my Son-In-Law's Alzheimer's diagnosis. One bad thing after another stacking up. I've even lost my interest in sports. :facepalm:
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I hope tomorrow can be a better day for you. Sometimes the bad days just pileup don't they? My heart broke for your family when you posted about your SIL's struggle with this horrid disease. I know you can all support each other,I can't imagine how difficult this is for your family. You are doing the best you can from one day to the next, that is hard on your mental health. Be good to yourself.
 
ivinsfan said:
I hope tomorrow can be a better day for you. Sometimes the bad days just pileup don't they? My heart broke for your family when you posted about your SIL's struggle with this horrid disease. I know you can all support each other,I can't imagine how difficult this is for your family. You are doing the best you can from one day to the next, that is hard on your mental health. Be good to yourself.
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Thanks for the reply. I really think I am getting depressed (or have been for a while), but I don't want to resort to medication. Crazy, huh?? Coming here and joining in is a relief.
 
aja8888 said:
Thanks for the reply. I really think I am getting depressed (or have been for a while), but I don't want to resort to medication. Crazy, huh?? Coming here and joining in is a relief.
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No it's not crazy..you are in a situation that would be high stress for anyone who has family they love. At some point when we love and care about someone, we all have these stressors and sad feelings. Coping with real life tragedy is gut wrenching. It's absolutely OK to ask for help. ..help could be talking to your keyboard buddies or perhaps checking in with your doctor.
 
I am living in Thailand. Today is Songkran, the Thai New Year characterized by nationwide water ceremonies from honoring their parents to massive water fights on the streets. I was recruited to accompany a 9 year old son of a Thai friend to the water fun in Bangkok. I haven't done this in years but it was great fun and the boy was loving it.
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Just arrived home after two days of driving back from Florida. Our home was cold because I forgot to adjust the thermostat via my iPhone to let the house warm up. Now we’re watching the Phillies lose.
 
5Miler said:
Two more boat dives courtesy of the 8:00 AM dive boat then another afternoon at the pool with adult beverages. Our friend Carol cooked burgers so we ate in tonight. Tomorrow we have arranged to dive the rough side of the island with East Coast Divers in their RIB for two morning dives. The highlight is supposed to be Turtle City so high expectations. Most of the divers got sea sick after the first dive two days ago and called the second dive. Strictly back rolls off the RIB and drift diving all the way with max of 10 divers. Should be fun.
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Where are you diving?
 
Well... just changed my whole house air filter... do it every year on tax day...
 
aja8888 said:
Thanks for the reply. I really think I am getting depressed (or have been for a while), but I don't want to resort to medication. Crazy, huh?? Coming here and joining in is a relief.
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you are not alone. We do listen. I can't speak to medication but getting out is good.
I get stuck and in the rut.
I have been down with that cold and facing the task of building the house. Fate forced my hand today, the gate broke a weld last night and my welder is at the new house, so I am off on a road trip to haul parts and pieces up there and tools back.
Peanut and I are going and I will try and arrange a small playdate with Daisy.
 
aja8888 said:
Well, when I just sit around and do nothing it's because I am having a bad mental day. Still working on getting past my wife's passing and now my Son-In-Law's Alzheimer's diagnosis. One bad thing after another stacking up. I've even lost my interest in sports. :facepalm:
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That’s a pretty hefty load for anyone to have to endure.

I’m a veritable suppository of wisdom, so grain of sodium chloride.

First off, be kind to yourself. Next, indulge a bit, in whatever form that may take. And keep putting one foot in front of the other. Eventually there will be enough distance to at least move things more to the background. All easier said than done, and hopefully not too trite…
 
aja8888 said:
Thanks for the reply. I really think I am getting depressed (or have been for a while), but I don't want to resort to medication. Crazy, huh?? Coming here and joining in is a relief.
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Thinking of you aja, you are well loved here on the forum. Grief comes in many forms and in many ways. Allow yourself some grace.
 
aja8888 said:
Well, when I just sit around and do nothing it's because I am having a bad mental day. Still working on getting past my wife's passing and now my Son-In-Law's Alzheimer's diagnosis. One bad thing after another stacking up. I've even lost my interest in sports. :facepalm:
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Sorry to read that. Hopefully you'll get through all of that. One day at a time.
 
aja8888 said:
Thanks for the reply. I really think I am getting depressed (or have been for a while), but I don't want to resort to medication. Crazy, huh?? Coming here and joining in is a relief.
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You and your family are dealing with a lot, so feeling stressed/depressed is totally understandable. Take care of yourself. Glad joining in is a relief because I always appreciate your posts!
 
Went to Lowes today to buy potting soil and learned that it was the last day mulch was on sale. My neighbor was mentioning to me the other day that he was waiting for mulch to go on sale so he could buy some. He can't drive, so I went back home and picked him up so we could load up on mulch. I also up-potted some of my seedlings.
 
Day two of three, I drove from Beaufort, SC to Ghent, WV solo. I am quite burnt out as the eve of my departure from central FL, My plumbing line broke in the pool bathroom. After discussing this urgent service matter with two plumber groups...time and cost were unacceptable. So, I cut out the drywall, hit the Home depot for materials and repaired it myself by 9:30 p.m. My car was already loaded for the trip. Needless to say I made a mess, cleaned it up and did my schedule as planned. Now , after 7 hrs drive time, I am beat....in a lodge for my second night; and not another guest, car in this off-season place can be seen. It should be a quiet night compared to Beaufort, SC last night where the Marines are learning their aeronautical skills. I slept with earplugs...I hope no earplugs tonight. Ohio tomorrow -God willing!
 
YellowSubmarine said:
Congrats! My longest day ride was in the 60+ range from Xenia to Cincinnati (Miami River) ...probably 12 years ago...never forget it. A true accomplishment for us youngsters.
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I did a 200 mile, one day ride Denver to Aspen many years ago. Hardest physical thing I have ever done. Proud of it. Would never do it again. Big memory.
 
Two mile road in to our cabin graded, rock spread and larger rocks picked out.
The spring manure mucking is done. Corrals n drylots are clean!!!! UGG that's a bad laborious job!! There were 6" ice slabs under the manure from winter snow still.
Two large barn wood planters for blackberries and one small one for flowers built!
A nice ride out through the forest on the geldings on an absolutely beautiful day.
Actually the last few days!
Blessed beyond belief by the great Lord!!!
 
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