DECLUTTER: *Sorting *Health *Progress - '25-26

Subject: RE: DECLUTTER: *Sorting *Health *Progress - '25-26
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 20 Oct 25 - 11:45 PM

A word to the wise - if you have a slouchy sofa that doesn't offer comfortable support, ditch it. My ex has such a sofa and it finally got him; sciatica hit a few days ago and today I spent the afternoon transporting him from his doctor to the imaging lab for x-rays then to the pharmacy for the prescriptions. I've sent a note to the kids that we need to pitch in for a good recliner for him for his xmas gift. Today I took the walker that was provided with my first knee replacement surgery (and not used much then or with the second surgery). He has it at the house, along with two prescriptions to reduce the inflammation. We also stopped to pick up dinner for him, and I got one that was full of calories because he is underweight. (Macaroni and cheese is comfort food - and when you get it from a French restaurant it has sharp cheese, basil, and extra chicken with a croissant on the side.)

Subject: RE: DECLUTTER: *Sorting *Health *Progress - '25-26
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 21 Oct 25 - 04:24 AM

Destructive winds, storms and record heat to blast south-east Australia in wild weather ... Wednesday will also mark Sydney's seventh day this month above 30C, the most for October, while the mean maximum this month is running at well above 27C — more than 5C above average and on target to pass the previous record of 26.2C from 1988 ... (38C = 100F & 25 = 77F)

My place is still chaotic with a new larger fridge in the kitchen & displaced stuff in my bedroom. My vintage 1970s rectangular shopping trolley sat beside the fridge holding spare hand towels, carry bags + vacuum heads etc & now sits in my bedroom until I donate it. My much larger stair climbing personal trolley that I use every day sits next to it & caught the cord of my small CD player on it's way to my bedroom TWICE - oops, down it fell - & the lid came off when it fell again. My favourite CD was inside & I don't know whether it is damaged, but a techy friend will put back the lid & check it out soon. If the CD is damaged I can get a copy from the friend who put it out, many years ago!

Subject: RE: DECLUTTER: *Sorting *Health *Progress - '25-26
From: Charmion
Date: 21 Oct 25 - 09:10 AM

Tosh finally showed up this morning, four days and 45 minutes later than promised. The garage is cleared of trash (for now), the three excess cases of hardwood have gone back to Home Depot, and the sum of Cdn$405 has been returned to me.

The small rugs went to the cleaners yesterday in the pouring rain, and I made arrangements for the big rugs to be picked up for cleaning on Thursday.

I am now ensconced in the crowded waiting area at the VW dealer, waiting for my car to go through its semi-annual service routine, wheel change and all. Between the car and the carpets, this will be another expensive week of no-fun spending.