I did my first day of real yard work yesterday. I was exhausted, but it felt good.

YAY!

Apparently I have numerous rib fractures and fractures in both hips, which is why my oncologist keeps offering the good drugs. He basically said, "Just don't do anything that really hurts," which is not much help, because I'm always doing things that hurt.

Yikes! But, yay good drugs. and good test results.

House/Bank/Evil stuff that might have some kind of movement in some direction this week

Ugh, I'm so sorry. I hope it ends soon for you.

I'm glad the PET scan and blood work are good, Ginger. You are a total hero for doing yardwork despite a few hairline fractures. Either that or the good stuff is REALLY good.

House/Bank/Evil stuff that might have some kind of movement in some direction this week

Fingers crossed that it's in the right direction and you can transfer that stress off of your plate and onto the bank's.

Ginger, you just keep on being stubborn. Stubborn is good.

Laura, may this rage-inducing saga soon be over and resolved in your favor.

We went to see the Crown Jewels. My companions were riveted. I was, okay, shiny, next! Staring at them wasn't my thing. If I could have touched them, I'd have been there quite a while. Going to museums and such places can be difficult if you and your companions don't have similar interests and physical/mental needs. I tend to feel kind of trapped there, especially in places that herd you through instead of letting visitors wander at will.

Of course, my experiences at museums etc is colored strongly by both my aversion to being around lots of people, and by how badly my back is hurting that day.

I'd totes do the British Museum again and again. I'd like to see the Tower of London again too.

The Tower of London was awesome. The week I was in London was the first or second week in June, and it was sunny and in the 70s all week -- except the day I went to the Tower. That day was gloomy and overcast, which I thought was perfect for going to the Tower. I also ate fish & chips outside the Tower. It felt like a total tourist experience.

I think the Tower was probably my favorite, followed closely by the Globe Theatre reproduction.

I would hate being herded through a museum. I don't mind if there's a specific path, but let me take my time so I can stare intently at the displays that interest me.

And I'd get in trouble in the Tower because I'd want to see the nooks and crannies.

I went strawberry blonde again AIFG. (I'm not sure how to get a pic online cause my old camera doesn't work anymore.)

I think I'm just stubborn.

Ginger, there is no just about your level of stubborn!

Do what you feel, Ginger.

Ginger, that is some amazing stubborness you have.

Laura, I hope everything with the evil bank is resolved soon and in your favor. In the meantime, calm~ma to you.

I think I have found my solution to the allergy tiredness. Skip the store lattes and have a Starbucks via at home instead. I'm bouncing with energy at the moment. TCG took a vacation day today because he had an all day conference thing on Saturday, so we slept in, did some errand, and went to the library. It's been a good day so far. We have a ton of leftovers from eating out with the family yesterday, so no cooking tonight!