Re: Beaufort update

Oh yes, it is VERY frustrating. And I have to watch it or I catch myself
doing it anyway. One wrong twist and I'm back flat on my back. It's so hard
not to do anything. 

Andrea H
Beaufort, SC 


> [Original Message]
> From: Kitty <kmrsy@comcast.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 4/11/2005 9:47:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Beaufort update
>
> > can toddle around the yard and see stuff, just no bending,
> > stooping, squatting, digging, or anything else.
>
> Oh, that must be very frustrating!  This time of year I really want to be
> out there - especially kneeling.  I was down on my hands and knees
checking
> out the epimediums tonight - one has it's flower buds up, but the others
are
> just now starting to poke out.  You have to get your nose right down
there.
>
> Kitty
> neIN, Z5
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "A A HODGES" <hodgesaa@earthlink.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 8:36 PM
> Subject: [CHAT] Beaufort update
>
>
> > Thank you my dear, I got another cortisone shot in the back today. OW.
He
> > stuck the needle in farther this time. I'm back to physical therapy
> > starting Friday night. I'm keeping my appt with the neurologist on the
> 19th
> > though.
> >
> > I'm thoroughly enjoying my orchids, I repotted all of them this weekend
> and
> > the Vanda is just beautiful. I love walking out on my porch and seeing
it
> > hanging there. I'll try to remember to get a picture. On a nice note,
when
> > I got home the yard guys were here, so the front looks great (I won't
let
> > them in the back, too many things to weed eat)  The only horrible moment
> > came when one of them "weed-eated" my $25 Buttons and Bows Hydrangea
that
> I
> > ordered from Wayside this year. I though I was going to cry. I picked up
> > all the little pieces and am trying to root them. There are some green
> > shoots left in the ground but who knows if it will survive.
> >
> > Anyway, my friend Claudia came over as her husband is out of town and
> > planted all my Dahlias for me. She'll be back this week to plant some
more
> > things. I can plant stuff as long as I can use a spade, no shoveling and
> > can sit to do it. She also came and cleaned my house for me while I was
> out
> > of town on Saturday. I feel like an invalid!
> >
> > Stuff is coming up all over so at least I get to watch all the new
things
> > growing! I can toddle around the yard and see stuff, just no bending,
> > stooping, squatting, digging, or anything else. ARGH!
> > A
> >
> > Andrea H
> > Beaufort, SC
> >
> >
> > > [Original Message]
> > > From: Pam Evans <gardenqueen@gmail.com>
> > > To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> > > Date: 4/11/2005 7:15:30 AM
> > > Subject: Re: [CHAT] New orchids
> > >
> > > Andrea - congrats on the orchid and do keep us posted on your back.
> > > Find the best surgeon you can, it's so very important for you to be
> > > whole again!
> > >
> > >
> > > On Apr 9, 2005 6:37 PM, A A HODGES <hodgesaa@earthlink.net> wrote:
> > > > Came home with a new orchid from Lowe's today. It is a Vanda 'Blue
> > > > something or other' the tag isn't clear, but it looks like the one I
> > > > wanted from ebay that was $100
> > > >
> > > > This one was $50, can't believe I paid that, but it's gorgeous, and
> > > > HUGE. It's got blue/purple flowers veined with white (more blue than
> > > > white) and a solid center.
> > > >
> > > > The Lady Slipper I bought last week is a 'Fang Pacific.' So dark
> purple
> > it's almost black. Donna had asked me which one it was.
> > > >
> > > > They're both stunning and I'm so excited to have them! Made it home
> from
> > > > Dad and Marguerite's just fine. I did crack the liquor bottle last
> > > > night, but didn't get wasted, I was joking about that, however
> > > > Marguerite drank a whole bottle of wine and did get
wasted.......She's
> > > > one of those, "I looooouuuuuve you' drunkards. LOL! First time I've
> seen
> > > > her do that. She paid for it this morning and said 'WHAT was I
> thinking?
> > > >
> > > > Took some picture of my Tung oil tree in bloom today. I'll get them
> > posted soon. Very pretty.
> > > > Tomorrow is supposed to be beautiful and sunny here. Maybe I'll get
> some
> > > > sun and some things planted. Have to move very slow. My back has
been
> > > > out for a week and screams at me if I move too fast. Got an
> appointment
> > > > with a neurologist on the 19th to see about disk replacement
surgery.
> L4
> > > > and L5 are shot.
> > > >
> > > > Some have said I'm too young for surgery but I say I'm too young to
be
> > > > in this much pain all the time and not able to do anything! I can't
> even
> > > > put drops in my dogs ears without hurting. OY!
> > > >
> > > > A
> > > >
> > > > Andrea H
> > > > Beaufort, SC
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > Kemp TX
> > > zone 8A
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