June 29, 2012-Not Much Going On-Baby Fox Spotted

The past couple days have been beautiful. No humidity and breezy. It rained early this morning but was a brief shower. A bit foggy because the heat is moving in. I haven't been doing too much. Still trying to get a few things cleared out of here. Going through a few boxes and weeding out more papers.
The Doe has been here every day but I never see the fawns. Wanda, who lives in one of the upstairs apartments called me yesterday and said there are two does out there. I missed them. But now I know why one of the fawns looked a bit bigger. I'm thinking they each have one and hang around together.  Last year a smaller doe was always with the other one. Sort of watching over the fawns while the other one ate. Hard to know unless I see them all together and check out the other doe to see if she's been nursing.
Wanda called last evening to tell me that a baby fox was out on the back hill! She was sitting out there with a couple other people and saw it sitting near the woodchuck hole. It's too far over for me to see it though so I have to wait till they come my way one of these days. But I was happy to hear that they are finally coming out of the woods. I can't wait to get some pictures.
My belly was itching again yesterday from the flange. I can't figure out why. I am using the powder and barrier wipes all the time now. I just start feeling good and then somehting else starts to bug me.
The tumor that is in my groin area is growing too. It's starting to bother me a bit. I sure hate to have surgery again but if it gets too big I might have to. But for now I'm leaving it alone. My right knee is having very slight weakness and pain. Not sure why. That knee hasn't bothered me in years. I just get the other one feeling good and now this one starts...
I haven't been taking any Ibuprofen this week. Instead I have been taking White Willow Bark capsules. Not sure what it will do but as long as my pain has subsided I am not going to take the Ibuprofen. Give my liver a break for a while.
I'm not looking forward to the days ahead. It's going to be near 90 degrees again. I have to go out tomorrow morning for a few things and then I hope I won't have to go out till the humidity lessons a bit.  I wish it would stay around 70 or 75 all summer. I shouldn't complain. Look at all those poor people who have been flooded in MN and all the people that lost their homes in CO. That fire is the worst they've ever seen out there and it's still going. I heard over 600 homes have been lost. I can't believe the pictures. I lived just outside of Colorado Springs in the early 70's and we'd go into town and into the mountains a lot. It was so beautiful. There was this huge hotel. I can't remember the name right now but it's well known. Sure hope the fire didn't hit that. Will Roger's Monument is up there also. I don't even want to think of the poor animals that got burned to death. It's so sad.
Well. It's time to get my birds up. Have a nice weekend everyone.

June 24, 2012-Saw Twin Fawns This Morning!

I've been watching and watching for the fawn to come back out with it's mom but I have only seen the mom. But this morning at 7 am I saw the mom coming over and then I saw the one fawn run by. I had my camera up high so I could get better video over that darn rock wall. Then I saw the mother go back a ways and there were two fawns! I was so surprised because I only thought she had that one. Now I know she wasn't pregnant when I thought she was or she would have been a lot bigger. She just eats a lot and stays fat and healthy I guess. They were so cute. Running and jumping. I could hardly get pictures of them. And here I am trying to get into the living room to that window when they went that way and then back in the bedroom. It's not easy with a walker..LOL. I managed to get some video of them and a few pictures. The photos are dark though. The sun hadn't hit that area yet. They weren't out there long and the mother had them headed back up to the top of the hill and over beyond my view. I'll be waiting tomorrow morning but maybe she will bring them back later this evening. That was my excitment for the day.
I haven't been doing much. The weather has been nicer though. Cooler. Today it's 80 but not humid. This week will be only in the high 60's so they say. And some rain.
I broke down and asked Nina to bring me some ice cream Thursday. Maple Walnut. She got it at Stewarts. That's where I always used to buy it. It's very good. But I won't do that again for a while. I don't want to get in the habit.
My back has been pretty good but yesterday it was bothering me on the left side hip area. I didn't take any Ibuprofen. And I haven't taken any today. I'm going to try and stay off that stuff now. I am going to start taking White Willow Bark to see if that helps.  It has the same ingredient as aspirin. (Silicin) Not sure how I'll feel but I'll try it for a while.
I thought I had my flange under control  but now it's itching like crazy again. I'm still using the Stomahesive powder and barrier wipes before I put it on. Seems like I'm allergic to everything now. Drives me nuts. I just get feeling better and now this has to bug me again. It's always something. I think I had three good days and that was it. I can't take Benedryl or anything like that because I'm allergic to that stuff too.
Lots of graduations this weekend. My niece, Kailyn graduated but her party isn't till July 15th. I won't be going to that though. She hasn't sent out any cards yet.
I'll have to be going out either tomorrow or early Tuesday morning. I never stock up on groceries . That forces me to get out anyway. I love it when I can go and not have any pains.
That's it for now. Take care everyone.
PS.... Jasper, my turtle is trying to get in the corner where all my computer wires are. She's very persistant so I have to get her out of here. She still hasn't eaten anything. It's been way over a month now. She won't stay in her water and she's very restless all the time. Don't know what I'm going to do with her. I really should have her put to sleep I guess. You wouldn't believe how strong she is though when she wants to get in a particular spot. Right now she's pushing my foot out of the way and she's mad because I put a container in front of the wires. Now she's trying to get on top of it.  Once she finds a spot she wants she never forgets and will keep going back. She's been sleeping in the living room underneath a table that I have in a corner with a cover over it that hangs to the floor. She has her privacy there. I wish she'd get back in there..

The twins. This is just a clip off my video so it's not that good. But aren't they adorable!!

June 20, 2012-Hot, Hot, Hot!

It got up to 91 today and it was so humid. I am so glad my air conditioner is working good. Even though I have to catch the water now in a pail. So much for a portable. But it's still nicer than having a big box thing in the window. I think it was too hot for the foxes and deer today because I didn't see a one. And tomorrow will be just as hot.
Yesterday the Doe came over this way but I couldn't see the fawn. Later I saw the Doe's ears in the bushes and then heard later from the maintenance man that the doe and fawn were way down towards the front of the building in the bushes when he came around the building. But I still never saw them again. The bushes are too high and they were on the other side of them. The ladies down towards the front saw the fawn though. That was thrilling to them. They don't get to see very many animals like I do.
Nina stopped by with the girls for a short while. I had to scan some papers for her. Her scanner isn't working. She had to have them into a place where she's trying to get a part time job for the summer. I had to reset my scanner settings so it would scan as a PDF file. I never have used that setting before. I only use my scanner for pictures, as a jpeg file. Then I mailed them to her e-mail account so she could send them from there.
The girls were anxious to get back home so they could get in the pool. They had a half day of school today and their last half day is tomorrow. Then they are off for the summer.
Salena's hip isn't bothering her any more so she's okay. The doctor took more x-rays but told Nina that it was just overworked muscles. Swimming will be good for her all summer.
On Friday Nina is taking the kids to her old employer's picnic at Green Lakes State Park in Syracuse. She said they always invite her. And Nina likes to stay in touch in case she ever wants to go back to work for the state..  And on Saturday is her sister, Kayla's graduation party. She sure is a busy girl!
I haven't eaten any sweets since Nina gave me the candy for Mother's Day. But I'm craving ice cream now. Ha! So Nina is going to pick me up some Butter Pecan tomorrow. It will sure taste good but my tummy will know that I ate dairy. I'll suffer for a few days..Ha! Ha! I'm not losing weight very fast. I've only lost 7 lbs. so far. But it's better than nothing.
I saw a woodchuck over on the grass today. Not sure if it was one of the babies that were living out back but Wanda said it probably was because the old mother has kicked them out of the hole now. Told them to go off on their own..LOL I wish I could have seen the babies near the hole back there but they were out of my viewing area. Maybe they will wander down by my windows one of these days.
Not much else to talk about. Just about bed time for me. I'm sleeping a lot better now. I keep the head part up a little on the bed and also the knee area. It helps a lot. I can't lie flat. It's too uncomfortable. The air mattress always sank in the middle so I was never really flat on that.
I'll be back soon. Take care everyone.

Look What I Saw Today!-June 18, 2012

I saw something out of the corner of my eye as I was sitting in the living room by the window at 1 pm today. It was the Doe walking along the edge of the lawn. I didn't see the fawn so I went into the bedroom and looked up towards the woods. At first I didn't see it but then I saw this little head peeking up. And then it came walking out of the woods and looking down this way. Looking for it's mom. Then it ran down to where the mom was. But I couldn't get into the living room fast enough to catch them together. The little Fawn was quick. Then it ran back to the hill and the mom went into the bushes where I couldn't see it.

The fawn looks bigger than 11 days old though. But I'm sure the doe was still pregnant on the 7th. Or at least she sure looked like it. And she's still real healthy looking. Maybe she did have the baby sooner. But all I know is they are both healthy and that fawn is so adorable! You can see the video of it coming out of the woods on my Youtube channel.

Still no fox pups yet.

My back is still feeling okay. I didn't know how I'd feel after yesterday. I sure am glad. Or I wouldn't have been able to move from one room to the other as quick, trying to get photos of the doe and her fawn.

Sure made my day!

June 17, 2012-Yay! I Got Out Today!

I was real happy this morning because the pain in my back was lots better and I felt as if I could go out. So I did! I went out at 8 am. Went to Walmart first to get more groceries. I had to walk from one side to the other. I did okay. Then I went to Aubuchon hardware for my critter food. They carry the bags out for me there. I lift them myself when I get home though. I was real careful lifting those 20# bags out of the trunk. I had to make a couple trips out to the car. Then I walked down the log hallway to the trash room to get rid of my garbage. I was getting tired and my hips started to bother me but I did everything I had to do before sitting. It was close to noon before I finally sat down to relax. I even vacuumed today!
I'm hoping when I wake up in the morning I'll feel good. Just hope I didn't overdo it today. But when the pain goes away after almost two weeks it makes you feel like a new person. Of course I think taking two Ibuprofen helps also. I used to take only one a day but now I am taking two and sometimes 4 a day. I won't need that much if the pain stays away.
Still no baby foxes showing themselves. But the lady next door said her husband saw the deer and fawn! I'm sure it's staying close to it's nesting area though. If it's the same doe then the baby is only about ten days old. I wouldn't think it would be going very far. In fact if it is that same deer I'm surprised that she even was out with the fawn. Sure wish Tamara would take a picture of it at that age. They are so adorable.
It was a little more humid today and up in the 80's. Hotter weather is coming. I'm glad I won't have to go out anywhere in that heat.
That's all for now. Take care everyone.

June 16, 2012-Mike and Kailyn

Kailyn graduated this year and will be going on to Buffalo State in the fall. Here's a couple pics of Mike, my baby brother, and the girls last week. Tonya just finished her third year and has one more to go in college. She goes to SUNY I think.

The guy on the other side of Mike is Kailyn's boyfriend.

June 16, 2012-Back Still Bad

I had to give in and ask my daughter to get some groceries for me. So she came later in the day and left Jessi here while she and her boyfriend and Salena went to the store.  My back is still bothering me and I'm afraid to go anywhere. The pain is all along the bottom, hip area now. And at times I feel as if my hips are giving out. I don't have good hip muscles because of Polio. Today it seems better. I might just be able to go out myself tomorrow. I have to get to Agway for more critter food. I will have to be real careful lifting things.

The girls will be all done with school this coming week. I think they only go half days.
I forgot to ask Nina about Salena's hip. They couldn't stay. I'll have to remember next time I see or talk to her. Salena seemed okay and didn't mention it.
At least the kids have a swimming pool. They will need it this coming week. The temps are going to be in the 90's. It's been sunny the past few days. Yesterday was comfortable and today it's a bit warmer. In the low 80's. Not too humid yet but that's coming fast.
I haven't got any other news so I'll close for now.
No baby foxes yet but the adults are still out there every morning and evening.
I'll be back soon. Take care everyone.

Jessi was seven years old on the 14th.

Wednesday-June 13, 2012-Still Have A Bad Back

I can't seem to get rid of the pain in my back. I can't stand up straight and have to be real careful I don't fall. I'm wearing out the handles on my walker because I grip them so tight. I haven't been able to get out to get groceries so I guess my daughter will have to do that for me. I hate asking her but not much else I can do. The pain isn't quite as bad today but I'm still afraid to go out.
Jane called yesterday. Catching me up on everything. She talked to Gavin's wife. Cortney left yesterday for basic training in MS. They need to find a home for their dog because Gavin and the baby are moving down to Canastota with Cortney's mother. I bet that won't go over very well. But Gavin has no one else to help with the baby. Cortney's dad moved out and into his girlfriend's house and Gavin can't afford to stay in that apartment. And I'm not sure if he can take care of the baby that well. He's on the computer constantly when he's not working. So we are wondering what will happen.
Steve is back to drinking heavy and falling off his bike. This time he's hurt his ribs and Jane thinks he broke his glasses too because he didn't have any on the other day when he came to his girlfriend's house. Jane had stopped to talk to Grace because she saw her sitting on her porch all alone.
Faith, Steve's step-daughter, is up in NY from NC with the family, visiting her in-laws and she said she doesn't want Steve around if he's drinking. No one wants him around any more. He treats everyone like shit when he's drinking and you wouldn't believe the names he calls his own family. He really should go in rehab but he always thinks he's in control. He'll be dead soon if he keeps that up. And if he lands in jail no one will bail his ass out like they did before.
Rich, my younger brother, came all the way down to Ilion to pick Steve up so he could help him on the garage he's building. So he stops at Stewarts to get coffee and Steve comes out with a couple bottles of beer! If I were Rich I surely would NOT have Steve helping him. Jim told him that too. Jim is done with Steve. He said he'll never have him help him again and Jim doesn't even want to talk to Steve any more because of what Steve said to Jim's wife at Alysha's husband's funeral up in NH. He was drunk at the service.
Steve will be landing in jail soon anyway if what I'm hearing is true. It's just not the booze. He's doing something very illegal that will land him there if caught. It will be his own damn fault. He's 62 years old for cripes sake!
Jim stopped by last night because he wanted me to advertise his apartments that he has for rent. The poor guy has four empty right now. He's been busy fixing them up and he and Patty doesn't have time to get on the computer to renew the ads every four days. So I did that last night for him.
Jim's back is bothering him too. I don't know how he does it. He's carrying that heavy plywood all the time and climbing ladders. And he can never find anyone young and strong to help him. His back goes out on him every year it seems. Sometimes he's laid up for a week or two. I could tell he was in pain yesterday by the way he was sitting. He's such a hard worker.
Jim said he and Patty are flying out to Wisconsin this weekend for a wedding so at least he will be taking a break from work.
After one real hot day on Monday and a rainy Tuesday, it looks like today will be cooler and nice. After these morning clouds lift.
Mommy deer hasn't been seen for six days so she's in the woods with her baby and I'm hoping she's okay. I still have not seen any fox pups. I'm beginning to think there isn't any this year.
Have a nice day everyone. I have to go get my birds up and get breakfast.

June 10, 2012-49 Years Since Mom Died

Today is my baby brother's 49th birthday. It was a sad day when he was born because my mother died that day also. It was so long ago but I still recall that day so vividly. The baby, who was called Bernard Alexander Miller at the time, came home ten days later. It was a rough time but we all got through it. Life was terrible at home and by December all the kids started getting split up. It was so sad to see them leave one by one but it was the best for them. Mike was the second one to be adopted. If he hadn't been given to those people when he was, he might have died from Broncial Pneumonia. My father wouldn't allow anyone to take him to a doctor. And when my father would come home drunk he'd sleep downstairs over the furnace and be nice and warm while we all had to sleep upstairs in the cold and he'd make us take the baby up there also. I'm sure that's why The baby was sick. He got out of that house in the nick of time. And he's doing great today! Happy Birthday baby brother!

June 9, 2012-Got The Bed

I was surprised when the medical supply called me yesterday and said they'd be delivering the bed around 3:30. Got it faster than I thought I would. It took them about 45 minutes. That's with sigining paper work afterwards etc. It fits good. I can't use the walker around the bottom end but I got things to hold on to. The air conditioner is in the way a bit. The mattress is that memory foam and I never thought it would feel so hard as it does. But I like it and I slept pretty good. Sure was nice to lie down flat and be able to turn on my sides when I wanted to. There are half rails on each side but I can take them off. I like it because I can put the head or feet up with just a push of a button. It's not as bad as I thought it might be, being  a hospital bed. And my sheets fit good so I won't have to buy any. I just tuck the excess under on the sides. But at least the are long enough.  I was thinking about using the pad I had on the air mattress but I decided not to. It's bulky and there's not much space between the rails and mattress. I'll throw that out.
Debby stopped over around 6 pm. She brought the comforter back that she washed for me. I put that on the bed. It's a queen but doesn't hit the floor so it's working great.
I weeded out a lot of clothes in my closet. Now I have four big bags for someone to take to the Salvation Army. The more I get rid of the better I feel.
 It's a gloomy, damp day but getting humid. I've had the air on only because of the humidity. It's not that warm yet. I think it's only going to 75 today. But it's going to be real hot for the next week. Just hope the air conditioner keeps working. And I really don't want to go out but I might have to get a few groceries. I'll go early in the morning or late at night.
Hope you all have a nice weekend.
PS I love having the lift chair Aunt Bev! In the afternoons I can sit in that and put my feet up and just relax. Thanks again for that wonderful gift!! Love you!

June 7, 2012-Doctor's Office Today

I just saw the Doe! But I didn't get a good look at her to see if she had her fawn. She was gone in a flash by the time I got to my other window. Tried to call her back but she didn't come. I didn't have any apples out because I thought she'd be gone for a while. Darn it.
I have a doctor's appoinment at 1:15 pm today. Just to get the prescription for the hospital bed. Then I'll stop at the Agway to get my critter food and at Walmart for a few things. I don't want to be going out later because it's going to be warm the rest of the week and weekend. I can't take the heat. It's going to rain later today also.
I'll be back later maybe.
Have a nice day everyone.

June 6, 2012-Have To Wait Longer

Well, I guess my doctor's office never did fax anything to the medical supply. My doctor's office called yesterday to ask about what that was all about. The medical supply guy had called them. Said I needed to come in to get a prescription for that. At first they weren't having me come for a couple weeks till I told her I didn't even have a bed to sleep on right now. So I am going tomorrow at 1 pm. So it looks like I won't be getting any bed for a while. Hopefully by next week. I'm sick of trying to sleep on a chair, even though it's not too bad. I love the chair for sitting though!
It is damp today and more rain on and off. The sun is out at the moment though. Getting a little warmer than yesterday. It might turn out to be a nice afternoon.
The Doe has had her baby I'm sure! Because she never came yesterday at all. Now I will have to wait for about four weeks before I might see her and the fawn. The fawn will stay near the nest for that length of time. I just hope mommy stays near so the foxes don't get at it. But in all these years the Doe has always brought her babies with her. And they always seem healthy. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll get to see a fawn up close this time. That will be awesome!
Jane called this morning. I haven't heard from her in a long time. She is still fostering four kittens that she keeps outside under her patio in a tent. She said her knees are bothering her from climbing into the tent every day and sitting. She has stopped running each morning too because of her knees. I hadn't told her about my bed problem or anything so I had to fill her in. Other than that, not much new going on with her and Savey. She's just trying to find homes for the kittens now. Savey's getting upset because she spends more time with them then him..LOL
That's all for now. Have a nice day everyone.

June 5, 2012-Back Still Hurts But Better

I've been trying not to do too much so my back will get better. It is a little better but I can feel the soreness on that left side yet.  Sleeping in a chair doesn't help. I am sleeping a few hours a night now so not as tired. I do get real tired during the day but trying to take a nap is out of the question when I have my birds constantly squawking and the squirrels on the windows all the time. It's like a madhouse here during the day.
I still have to sort through my closet and get rid of some clothes but I just wasn't up to it yesterday. I did manage to clean out my dresser and throw away a few things.
I'm still waiting to hear from the medical supply about the hospital bed. I sure hope my doctor sent all the proper paperwork to them. If I don't hear something today I might call them again. I was hoping to have the bed this week. I need a good night's sleep. Haven't had one in years. The woman upstairs has gone to Florida for a while and it's nice and quiet now. I'd be sleeping a lot better. You might know I haven't got a bed now..LOL

It's a good thing my sister, Jeanne, came over and moved my dresser for me because I haven't heard a word from Nina. At least my bedroom is all ready for the hospital bed. I guess I will have to buy new sheets because those bed mattresses are 80 inches long by 36 inches wide. Not the normal size of sheets. I think my old ones will do for now though. They are full size or queen so I can tuck them in. When I can afford to buy new ones then I will get the right sized ones.
Jeanne came over on Saturday and then Debby called and came over also. Debby was here till 9 pm. She had dinner with me.  I was so grateful that Jeanne wanted to help me. She put the sliders under the dresser so it would move easier. I had already moved my computer desk. That's on wheels. It's heavy but I got it to where I wanted it.

I think the deer is about ready to give birth. I noticed yesterday that her 'Mucus plug" was coming out of back end. She was here three times yesterday. I haven't seen her at all this morning. I sure hope everything will be okay and I'll get to see the little fawn soon. They are so adorable.

It's another rainy, cool morning. It only got up to 58 yesterday. Might get to 65 today. going to be rainy for a few more days I guess. The mommy deer will have to stay near her baby to keep it warm. Poor little thing. And to keep predators away also.
Have a nice day everyone.

June 2, 2012-Rainy And Humid But Cool

I think I slept better last night than the past four nights. Getting used to the chair maybe. I got maybe four to five hours.
Bev and Ken stopped by on Thursday to put batteries in the chair's box in case the electric goes out. Never thought of that. What if I got stuck in there? Yikes! Had a nice little visit. Ken has already gotten his new chair. He got that yesterday and loves it. I guess it's more padded and rides smoother.. I don't see anything wrong with the one they gave me but then I've never tested any others. I'm very happy with it.
I was up at six am Friday morning. Went to Walmart to do some shopping. I went back out last evening at six to Aubuchon hardware to get my critter food. I could hardly walk though. I have a wicked back ache. It's in my left side near the kidney area. I think I pulled muscles. I've been trying to move things around in my bedroom. My daughter hasn't come over yet. By the time she does get here I will already have moved everything probably. Except for the dresser. That is very heavy and I don't dare even try. But my computer desk is on wheels so I think I can do that.
I folded up the bed frame. I might advertise it on Craig's List. It's real handy. It's called "Better Than A Box Spring" and they have them on the Walmart web site. That's where I got it from.
I also called the supplier for the hospital bed. Then called my doctor and they are faxing him up all the info so I should have the bed soon. Hopefully. I can't wait to be able to lie flat again and sleep.

I'm seeing the Doe every morning and evening now. She's right out there waiting for some nuts and will come running when she hears me open the window. She should be having her baby any time now. I could see it moving inside her belly. That was so awesome! Still no baby foxes yet.
Today I'm going to try and not do too much but I know how I am. I can't sit still even when I'm in pain.
hope you all have a nice weekend. It's going to be cool and rainy here.