Is it true what they say? That as you get older the days go by ever so quickly! Remember when we were children on a sunny summer afternoon and it seemed like we had hours and hours left to play. Tick tock 😮 We must make the best of every day and every hour and every moment of that hour.
It’s our choice how we choose to live our lives.
Life is certainly speeding up for us. I am trying to slow down but the earth keeps turning. As we say in Spanish, poco a poco.
I got back from Edmonton last Thursday evening and Colin was gone before I woke up Friday morning. Such a young looking pilot. Rather handsome don’t you think?
Guess who waited all day for their dad.
I have had a lot on the go including my hair breaking, falling out and not growing. The Blissy pillowcase helped a bit but me and my hairdresser are baffled. At this point I might have to cut it short and add no colour. Use the winter to try and get it healthy. I have new shampoo and conditioner which makes it feel nicer for a day or two. I had some bloodwork done for other reasons and there were a few indications of what possibly might be affecting my hair. So I am on some supplements. I am doing all I can.
From our garden just four days ago. Today Colin brought in more than double that amount.
Last week I had my annual eye exam. I had gone in, in early June, as I had burning eyes. My doctor did a good check then including checking my eye prescription. She also gave me three different eye drops to use. One is a sort of antihistamine that has helped. Only $60.00 for a tiny 10ml bottle which is only two teaspoons. I have checked and these drops are not available in Mexico. They are the only thing that takes the pain away. My eyes have been better these past 2 -3 weeks. So all I can do is get one bottle ( they expire very soon after they have been opened ) and keep it on hand. So when I saw her last week she was surprised to see that my vision in my right eye had changed quite a bit in just a few months. Did you guess it? I have a cataract forming at the back of my right eye which is supposed to be the worst type possible . Both my parents had cataracts so I guess this is to be expected. Wait list so see a surgeon is 6 – 12 months so I am now on the list. Nothing growing in my left eye.
We eat well.
Speaking of medical wait lists. You likely recall that I had right knee issues all of last winter. I saw my orthopaedic surgeon there and had an MRI, that I paid for. I can’t afford to pay for knee surgery like I did in January of 2021. So once I got back this spring I saw my MD and she said that none of my Mexican tests will be accepted here in Canada 😥 Then I had to wait almost two months to get an X-ray which was needed to forward my case to the local orthopaedic guys. I just now found out that they can’t see me until after January. Also they will not book me an appointment for next spring. I have to go to the back to the line once we get back from Mexico 😯 So not logical.
The girls love anything from the garden but especially raw green beans and carrots.
We have to find out about applying to the medical system for so much much ( not a lot ) per month once we get to Mazatlan. I would be seen in a matter of days and have whatever treatment I needed. Can someone remind why everyone thinks our Canadian health system is so great?
Colin has finished working for this year. I am just tidying things up and pre paying a bunch of taxes etc so I don’t have to worry about it once we get to Mexico.
When I saw this photo my first thought is “why oh why are you taking a selfie flying at about 90mph with such an expensive camera hanging out there”!! Definitely a great day to be doing helicopter aerial photography for the City of Vancouver. Actually we had to wait over three months for the perfect day because of all the smoke. FYI Colin flies with the door off, nothing between him and the ocean/ground.
This is from the new Peachland fire. At this point the fire is still out of control and burning to within 6KM/3.7miles from the edge of town. The day before this we had record braking temperatures, yet two days ago, it was so cool that we put on both the furnace and the fireplace.
As of today the large fire in Kelowna, the McDougall fire, is considered held and everyone has finally been allowed to return home.
We have been enjoying various ducks passing through as they head south. The geese were plentiful last weekend and were practicing their ‘V’ formation. We have only seen a few these past few days. I guess we won’t be too far behind. We leave in 25 sleeps.The fall colours are peeking out and one can smell fall in the air.
The kids sitting behind my desk at the heater early this morning. I hope Ciela didn’t mind Carlie’s paw on her head.
I wonder if this is true.
Wow, I thought Alberta health care was poor but from what I hear from our relatives in BC and yourself ours is far better. I had my eyes checked in May and was told I could have my cataract surgery in July. I was busy then so had it 3 weeks ago. Both eyes at once, no issues. also have friends who winter in PV and have all their medical things done down there as opposed to Canada. I think our medical care is getting bad because they want to privatize everything and then only the rich will get good treatment!
Good to hear that. FYI here in BC they will only do one eye at a time. My MD was shocked when I told her you had both eyes did at the same time. Actually she was horrified. Problem with me only getting one eye done is that I will still have to wear glasses.
Interesting. I know of a few people who have both eyes done at once. My dr said she would only do it if it was possible,
Contessa, hi !! Yes, time warps exist, I have felt it lately & is worrisome…for example, yesterday was the 18th & all of the sudden seems like next day is the 20th, OMG I have missed a day !! Yep, I’m also familiar with the ‘ hair difficulties business ‘, with time one of the most damaging products are those that have ash in it. My solution: 1) Cut it way shorter. 2) Stop coloring it. 3) Special shampoo. 4) Right after the shampoo & while the hair is still wet apply OrganiX oil & leave it on. 5) Multiple Vit.s called ” Hair, Skin & Nails ”. It took some time for it to improve but today my hair is soft & shiny & the gray hair works as highlights; YAYYYYYYY, no more coloring for me 💃 💃 💃. Saludos para ti & Colin, ya falta poco, en pocos dias estaran en camino a Mexico.
At least it’s just not me.
Yep, sooner or later we’ll experience this phenomenon it’s that some people just don’t comment about it !!🤪 😂
My eye doc wouldn’t do both eyes at the same time either. He did them about two weeks apart if I remember correctly. I used to be envious of your health system but no longer. We pay more put of pocket but it doesn’t take months to get something done. I was telling a friend just this morning that I’m about ready to buy a wig. And my hair is always short and I haven’t colored it in years and it’s still falling out. Getting old is so much fun. Hope you have your lists ready. Time is fleeting.
Hopefully I can get the one eye done next summer. Getting old is no fun my friend. Yes I am working on those lists.
I buy the antihistamine eye drops here in Mexico. They are called Patanol and as you say, come in a tiny bottle, 2.5 ml. Cost is about 550 pesos. The same drops in the US are called Pataday. They used to be prescription but now Costco has them over the counter, 3 bottles in a package. Price is more reasonable than in Mexico.
How can I thank you? I just compared Patady to my very expensive Rx and it is the same. I will still have my eye doctor check it. I also checked online and places like Walgreens will sell a single bottle. Not sure I should get the 3 pack from Costco as I might use that much. I guess I will have to check the expired date. Mille gracias amiga.
Great looking vegetables and a great looking Colin. He looked very happy to be flying in a helicopter with no door taking photos. Good for him.
He loves to fly and he loves to be a photographer, so he was very happy.