The Quack Shack

[Magnolia Ducks]

Are they generally loud? I'd love tho have some geese, but I feel like I'm already pushing it...
They are gorgeous though!

I don't have any close neighbors so they can honk to their hearts content.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Best played loud with plenty of rump (bass) to it.

In my mind, in my head
This is where we are going.​

have you tried acupuncture? My husband says it's helping him

So today has actually had a crap start. Pain levels are high, my back is wanting to lock up, my knee doesn't want to do its job, and I think I'm getting arthritis in my right hand. I only slept for 2.5 hours and justifiably (to me) have enough reasons to complain. But I'd rather take the explain route vs the complain route. Not enough energy to go waa waa waa all the way home.

At the age of 21, I was diagnosed with arthritis in my knee. I was still indestructible at the time, so I never did anything about it. Besides work in jobs that required me to be on my feet for the following 9 years. In hindsight, I probably should have done something about it. It's all spilt milk at this point though.

I was only 30 when diagnosed with osteoarthritis in my L4,L5, and L6 vertebra. In all honesty it crushed my mental. We just had our son, and I was sure I'd never enjoy all the dad stuff I was looking for. I'd been having pain for a couple of years thinking it was an injury, and would go away. Well it hasn't, but neither have I.

I had to learn to adapt to my new settings. Besides the physical pain which is relatively constant, it hasn't bothered my mental aspect in a very long time. I don't take any form of prescription medication for it, I'd like to still have my kidneys and liver by the time I'm 70. I mainly just treat it through a healthy diet that I try to keep on a higher pH (acidic, or low pH causes inflammation), loads of exercise, and sweating toxins out almost every moment I'm awake. It's one of the rare occasions that working harder is working smarter, at least for me. If anything, it's provided me with the option to be able to work hard, and for that im grateful.

So how do I keep my mental in check while my physical is on a constant field trip? Everytime I want to stop, I go look at all the beauty nature has to offer me. It's not an instant fix, but more of a nice reminder that I'm here to enjoy it, life that is. Touching and talking to my plants, wild or planted, just invigorates me keep on going. Some of them need me, some of them don't, but I need all of them .

These are from this morning's pain walk...

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I won't be able to get nearly as much work done today as I would like to, but it's going to be a beautiful day nevertheless.

I hope you all have a beautiful day as well.
Till later, toodles!

 

[Trimurtisan]

I don't have any close neighbors so they can honk to their hearts content.

Lucky you! We are wanting to buy the 2 lots to our left to ensure we don't get any more neighbors. Plus it would double out property size, and there's water on it.

I've not tried acupuncture yet actually. It's something I've wanted to try for a long time though. That's awesome your husband has good results from it. If you don't mind me asking. What condition is he getting relief from?

 

[Trimurtisan]

Alright. ..
First hint...
Second hint...

Still not fair!!

Okay, I just understood the "still" not fair part. When I typed the above, there where actual clues in spoilers tabs... Not sure what happened to them.
It did give me a good laugh thought see how it came out.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

Lucky you! We are wanting to buy the 2 lots to our left to ensure we don't get any more neighbors. Plus it would double out property size, and there's water on it.

I've not tried acupuncture yet actually. It's something I've wanted to try for a long time though. That's awesome your husband has good results from it. If you don't mind me asking. What condition is he getting relief from?

Bad back. The traditional doctor said no surgery which I agree with. So he is trying acupuncture. Our view is even if it is placebo effect as long as he feels better who cares. So it seems to make it less painful, not a magic cure by any means but definite improvement in pain level.

 

[Trimurtisan]

Welcome to the next installment of
The Life and Trials of a "another individual."

I like to think of myself as a humble person, with thinking being the problem. I was a troubled and aggressive youth, and so on, oh woe is me...

"They're just another individual trying to make it in this messed up world"

For most of my adult life, actually being humble has been a constant struggle for me. I'm a very direct communicator and do not like to repeat myself. I'm rather educated with a decent vocabulary, I spend my off time researching, and enjoy it. The only people I have infinite patience with are my sons, I struggle with adults though. More than one person has told me I'd make a good politician to which I have not taken as a complement. I excel in fast paced arguments, and rarely lose them.

The reason I'm bringing this up is I also believe in owning ones mistakes, and righting them when given the opportunity. Humility, when used correctly, can be very humbling. I was rather rude with a complete stranger, and they had the respect to not do it to me. All I needed was 1 smart remark, and I would have felt justified, she made me feel like a real schmuck instead.

Killing with kindness...

It reminded me of the quoted statement above. It's something I tell myself in order to keep my arrogance in check.

I'm not going to share the first few messages. What was said is not as important as the fact that it was said. These are the last 2 messages though.

Owning ones mistakes...
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Thanks for letting me know the ad is still up. I don’t sell ****** rescue birds so it really does not affect me either way if you’re no longer interested. With that being said I do apologize that I missed an ad I have over 100 birds and several other species of animals that I deal with on a daily basis so sometimes things slip up when you’re a one woman show. Good luck to you and your endeavors in the future and I will remove the ad as soon as I’m home and able to thank you.

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Let me start by apologizing for my brash behavior. That was not fair of me, and undeserved of you.

I've been having a lot of difficulty dealing with craigslist sellers. I was frustrated. On top of that my favorite Serama hen was taken by a hawk right in front of me that morning and I was very emotional on top of the general frustration. I actually had tears in my eyes when I wrote you. All of our animals are pets, and loved. I'm sorry for being rude. I could have got my point across in a better mannerism. You handled that with much more tact than I did, thank you.

Thank you for helping animal in need also. What your doing is a much higher calling than dealing with jerks or internet bullies. I'm a stay at home dad to a 5 year old and 11 month old boys, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and 27 birds (3 species, 6 breeds in total) and manage an 1/8 acre garden. Being busy and missing things is something I am guilty of too.

Anywho, again I'm sorry, and thank you for not treating me like I did you.

Sincerely,
Chris.

 

[rjohns39]

Morning Chris

 

[Trimurtisan]

Mornin Bob.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Mornin Chris and Bob!

 

[rjohns39]

Mornin Chris and Bob!