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« Reply #425 on: May 15, 2009, 11:00:16 AM »
I just bought a new tree for my garden and I'm considering it my transplant tree.  It's already about 12 feet tall and has a huge root ball so the nursery will plant it.  It's a Parrotia Persica (Persian Ironwood), cultivar "Vanessa" and I fell in love with it on sight.  I had researched it and when I saw it...well, she had to be mine.  She was expensive but is not very common at all and I talked the nurseryman (grandson of the owner) into a 20% discount since I basically keep them in food every year.
It will grow to about 25 feet but stay 10 feet wide so it's perfect for my space.  Those who know me well, know how passionate I am about all plants but trees in particular and my newfound transplant energy has me wanting to dig like a madwoman.  I am not however doing any actual digging...just supervising the digging.
It is also known for having splendid fall colour, turning first yellow and then bright red.  Time will tell exactly how good this particular tree will perform in that department.
Here are some photos, not of my actual one, but I'll post one of it when it's in the ground.
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Pyelonephritis (began at 8 mos old)
Home haemo 1980-1985 (self-cannulated with 15 gauge sharps)
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New upper-arm fistula April 2008
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(2 1/2 hours X 5 weekly)
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First failed kidney transplant removed Apr.  2009
Second trx doing great so far...all lab values in normal ranges
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« Reply #426 on: May 15, 2009, 01:26:07 PM »
went to lunch with my son
it was so much fun
just the two of us and seafood
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« Reply #427 on: May 15, 2009, 05:17:57 PM »
dietician came by and told me for forget about the diet.  I need to eat everything.  I stopped for a cheeseburger and I'm so so so full.   I feel guilty but I did follow instructios.
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« Reply #428 on: May 15, 2009, 05:21:01 PM »
Quote from: dwcrawford on May 15, 2009, 05:17:57 PM
dietician came by and told me for forget about the diet.  I need to eat everything.  I stopped for a cheeseburger and I'm so so so full.   I feel guilty but I did follow instructios.

really or is this a joke ?  I want to transfer to your unit......
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« Reply #429 on: May 15, 2009, 05:32:14 PM »
ay Dan, enjoy it while you can.  They must want you to build up protein?  My positive today is that I'm changing to a special bag that I add to the machine which means I don't have to do an exchange during the day.  Yay.  I think it's what's called a purple??
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« Reply #430 on: May 15, 2009, 05:46:19 PM »
Everything is low.  No joke.  Protein, pot, pho....everything else is on the low border end.  Have I been too good?
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« Reply #431 on: May 15, 2009, 05:47:14 PM »
You rock, Dan! Way to go!

Enjoy your new freedom!  :clap;
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« Reply #432 on: May 15, 2009, 05:59:11 PM »
Enjoy it while it lasts Dan!!!  Hubby was the same way when he changed from PD to hemo!!!  Everything was so low.

Daily positives: it's a long weekend!!!  Hubby fell from the boat ( he was doing some work on it in the driveway).  The ladder slipped when he was on the way down and he fell about 6 or 7 feet and landed on  the ladder.  I took him to the hospital for xrays on his hip and neck. Nothing broken. He is home with a collar on his neck and has to use ice packs on his hip and neck.  he was lucky!!!
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« Reply #433 on: May 16, 2009, 10:16:48 AM »
Dan sounds good. Well not that everything is low cause that just makes you feel crappy. But being able to enjoy a nice meal sounds good.  I say go to your fav Mexican place and order your fav meal. One you thought you would never be able to eat again.
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« Reply #434 on: May 16, 2009, 11:18:50 AM »
I just finished putting out window boxes of flowers. I bought a hanging basket of fushia and now the hummingbirds will be flocking in...

The rain has held off and I feel great (after a really good night's sleep)! :2thumbsup; :yahoo;
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« Reply #435 on: May 16, 2009, 11:51:51 AM »
I just finished raking the last lawn!!!  Still have to pick up the pile of leaves but raking is all done  :yahoo;
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« Reply #436 on: May 16, 2009, 06:02:29 PM »
I bought 2 giant ferns and a peony bush for planting and a beautiful mixed container of flowers for our front steps. Couldn't afford it, but gardening makes me happy and lord knows, I need to do some gardening lately!

Also ate at Chipotle tonight. Yummm!!
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« Reply #437 on: May 16, 2009, 06:24:46 PM »
we ate Mexican tonight
I ordered the whole enchilada ( the whole dinner )
I ate the taco and half the bean chalupa and I had everything else placed in a to- go
box from my son - in- law who could not be there
oh -- I gave the chili con queso chip to my husband
I did not each much
but I did drink unsweet tea with lime
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« Reply #438 on: May 16, 2009, 06:27:00 PM »
My friend Gwen insisted on coming over here and cooking me a pot roast.  Nice huh?  If there is any person in the world who is a worse cook that I am, it is my friend Gwen.  Is it really the thought that counts?
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« Reply #439 on: May 16, 2009, 06:28:23 PM »
Quote from: dwcrawford on May 16, 2009, 06:27:00 PM
My friend Gwen insisted on coming over here and cooking me a pot roast.  Nice huh?  If there is any person in the world who is a worse cook that I am, it is my friend Gwen.  Is it really the thought that counts?

 :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;   so did you eat it
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« Reply #440 on: May 16, 2009, 06:29:26 PM »
No, I tasted it and put it in the refrige.  I'll throw it away in a few days.
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« Reply #441 on: May 16, 2009, 06:37:21 PM »
And who is this friend Gwen?  Is he single?  Is she good looking?  Is she an exhibitionist per chance???
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« Reply #442 on: May 16, 2009, 06:43:42 PM »
Friend Gwen is an old lady that I've known for years (older than me even).  And I have no idea as we aren't that good of friends.
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« Reply #443 on: May 16, 2009, 06:51:27 PM »
Not a question you could easily ask ha ha.  Some people might see it as a challenge - like the mile high club, but different...
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Changed to CAPD in April 2008.  Now on PD with a cycler.  Working very part time - teaching music.  Love it.  Husband is Paul (we're both 46), daughter Molly is 13.
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« Reply #444 on: May 16, 2009, 07:46:14 PM »
My son's last track meet of the season was today. Saturdays belong to the family again...at least for a couple of months until Cub Scouts picks up again in August. I love summer - fewer scheduled activities, more lazy evenings.
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« Reply #445 on: May 17, 2009, 10:13:44 AM »
Bike ride 3 miles and breakfast out with hubby. Star Trek movie is next on the agenda.  Aren't Sundays great!
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« Reply #446 on: May 17, 2009, 11:28:15 AM »
I survived the flea market, in spite of the weather, and actually made some money!  The wind was so bad on Saturday that my tent awning turned into a sail, and we darn near froze to death - it was actually snowing about an hour north of here.  All we got here was rain and more rain - I had to put half my stock in the dryer when we got home - it got soaked when the tent blew down.  It was crazy fun, though, with plenty of friends to help - and I ended up about $150 ahead, so not bad!  I made most of it on Friday, though, when the weather was good. My friends all made at least $50 as well, from the crafts of theirs that I put in my booth for them, so everyone came out ahead.

I'm signed up for another show in June, so apparently I'm either crazy or optimistic.
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« Reply #447 on: May 17, 2009, 11:33:38 AM »
Sounds exciting.  At least you didn't get bored.
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« Reply #448 on: May 17, 2009, 12:54:24 PM »
Met a dialysis nurse this morning at a meeting I attended. Made me realize how fortunate we are. I'll post about that in another thread.

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« Reply #449 on: May 17, 2009, 01:02:37 PM »
Quote from: dwcrawford on May 16, 2009, 06:27:00 PM
My friend Gwen insisted on coming over here and cooking me a pot roast.  Nice huh?  If there is any person in the world who is a worse cook that I am, it is my friend Gwen.  Is it really the thought that counts?

Is was a good gesture on Gwen's part!   I thought everyone could make a pot roast, but I have tasted some really bad ones.  I, on the other hand, make a wonderful pot roast  :2thumbsup;

My positive: I have been alone all day and have enjoyed the quiet :thumbup;
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