Good Day-- It is Tuesday, May 5th--We do have sunshine--coolish--Lopez ,Sushi and I are up and at-er--All the laundry is done--folded--ready to put away-- Lopez and I have even walked--We have to get out there again, as the great big garbage truck passed us with Lopez freaking out , and I had to hold him--
So--the big news is--Thursday--I am heading back to LakeField, where Fred and I used to live-to try living a week at "The Regency"--a large place , with various sized apartments-in there, --with Seniors eating in a Dining room, a movie night-- and more--activities like exercise classes--trips to different shopping areas--and things going on -- It might be more interesting than living alone here--but of course more expensive--The Regency, of Lake Field, is online , so yu could check it out--in case you might wish to come with me----Well, you never know eh?--Of course I would have to return here for a few months , until my lease is up -here.---Of course it means another move--I hope I can continue to sparkle with people around----and what on earth do you think of all this-- another move????
Good Tuesday Morning,
ReplyDeletePoor Lopez was scared of the garbage truck. I get it, they are big and noisy. Our Great Dane, Isis, hated fireworks and thunder. She would freak out and hide when she heard them. She would also bark at an ant crawling two blocks away sometimes. LOL
Well, I hate to think you might have another move, I do think it's great that you get to try this place out before you move there, so you can see what it's like. And if you do like it and move, you will have people to talk with and be around. I am sure you will make the right decision for you. I am glad you can take Sushi and Lopez with you.
Keep us posted and have a great day!
Hugs,
Jackie
OH Jackie--It must sound kinda silly eh--another move--but--the activities there sound so good--eating with people will be absolutely marvellous--so lonely now-- eating just awful or expensive --both are not good-- Mathew insisted I try it-- a good idea I guess but even that is not easy as I do have to come back-for now-- Living absolutely alone is just not easy--so---I thought it about time to put all this out there and see what yu all think--kinda crazy??--a good thing??--Lynda
DeleteHi Enjoy your visit. Today is cinco de mayo here in as they say it,
ReplyDeleteLos Estados Unidos. We had Mexican food on Sunday.
It's been raining a lot here. Can't wait to see how you like things at the Regency of LakeField. Sound fit for a Queen! Donna_cps2
Oh Donna--good to hear from yu--I shall try it--then move there maybe in about 2-3 mos--when ,my lease here is over-- Nice that yu wrote-Thank yu--Lynda
DeleteIt's Kathy. I looked up The Regency in Lakefield and it looks like a really nice place. I'll be anxious to hear how you liked it! Cool here for the next couple of days. Daisy and I went outside to work in the little garden yesterday but it was so cold, we didn't last very long. The sunshine sometimes makes it seem warmer than it really is. And so windy. Sorry for Lopez that the garbage truck scared him. Daisy doesn't like any delivery trucks - Amazon, UPS, FedEx and Mail! Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteKathy--=Thank yu==-Yu think its a good move?-- I am happy to hear that-- another move--or say here and be lonely??? -The activities there sound good-Lynda
DeleteVery cold wind outside here to-day--Lynda
DeleteGood morning Lynda, yes, I checked out the Regency yesterday, and it looks nice, but it's best that you are actually going to try it out. Please make certain that your apartment is wired for Internet service so that you can keep blogging. I hope that won't be an additional expense for you. I imagine that it is quite expensive because those type of places are very expensive in the US. I live on my own in my house, and I actually prefer that, but we're all different. Enjoy the rest of your day.
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Great advice--I will check that out for sure--I need to keep blogging--Thanks Maureen-- I really need people round me-- Nice to hear from yu=Lynda
DeleteI think you will have a better idea about the Defence and staying there for a few days.Maybe try it out as if you are living there.See what its like to take Lopez out.If there are other people at breakfast time,what the exercises are like.If there is room in apartment for Sushi and Lopez without crowding each other.If there is a laundry room and a hairdresser?Just things I would want to know💙
ReplyDeleteGood idea to find all that out-- Thank yu-- Lynda
Delete*Regency not defense .Stupid auto correct!
ReplyDeleteI under stood tho--=Lynda
DeleteI hope that you find what you’re looking for @ the Regency!
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LOVE the blasts from the past!
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Thanks Barb---I hope so also-- Lynda
DeleteAfter your week long visit to the Regency, I think you should sit down and write out a Ben Franklin list.....where you make two columns and one side write out the pros and on the other the cons. It helps you figure out which option is better! My mom loved the facility where she was at first....but that wore off after a few weeks and she wanted to go back home...but it was too late. Other residents had lots of family and friends to visit them, but I was the only one who my mom had who was close. I tried to go every day, but sometimes I couldn't. So that is why I suggest you do the pros and cons list. You could do one right now about your current little house and see if it gives you any insights! I know eating alone is a big issue, but I just returned from a trip where we all ate together and I didn't have to cook.....and I was actually happy to be home by myself again....as I missed not having my evening snack....usually ice cream! Food just doesn't seem to mean much to me anymore and I am sure it is because "eating alone" is no fun. But "living alone" has not been a problem for me as I dearly love my home and my pets!
ReplyDeleteOh Sandra-- I am so so lonely-- I hope going there will be a solution to all this lonliness-- so hard--= nI just hope I like it-- anyway-It is a trial period--Lynda
DeleteGood afternoon, sis. I am late, but I see you made no replies yesterday.
ReplyDeleteI am just getting back from the VA Medical center where I had a bunch of photos taken on that growth on my shoulder so the dermatologist can see what needs to be done.
The photos are great as usual. It's cool to see the handsome man you son was and continues to be. The kids are always adorable.
I hope you'll enjoy your visit to your potential new home. I wonder if you'll have an internet connection here and will be able to continue your blog.
My lilacs aren't quite here yet...the bushes have leaves, though. Have you seen any hummingbirds yet? Several days ago you said you hadn't.
Off to crawl in bed with Lucky. I had a very stressful drive home. I will be back to check what's up here later. {{{HUGS}}} Love, Maggie
Boy oh Boy--YU are hard on me-- so much going on here now--hard to get everything answered in time--Hopefully there will be an internet connection for sure-- in the apartment-- Lynda
Deletenothing on here later-- oh miss Maggie-- Of course there is an internet connection--Why do yu even think that Miss Maggie?---- very critical-- why??--Lynda
DeleteThere were replies yesterday Maggie--Is your computer noT working_?-----=Lynda
DeleteYes--Replies were made--Is your computer not working?-- Sorry to hear that--Lynda
DeleteEnjoy your time at the senior complex, but remember a week of a new experience may not be the same as permanently living there. I do think moving in to a place like that has its advantages for older folks and for their families. Someone else handles the maintenance and that is a big plus. I know that I would grow tired of eating dining room food, and eating with others, but you seem to prefer company. I hope you would have your own kitchen and laundry. The activity options might be fun.
ReplyDeleteI always think of you as pretty capable and independent, but this may be a great decision that makes your future easier and also makes your family feel better about your safety and care.
As I said, enjoy and have some good conversations with the people living there about the pros and cons! Susan/Colorado
Hi Susan--Good ideas-- It will be an expertence and I hope a good opne--I shall see eh?--Maybe I will be happy to just return here--LOL--Lynda
Delete"Wherever a man can live, there he can also live well" Stoic maxim from Marcus Aurelius' Meditations. My Father in law just moved into assisted living - less fall risk, people around to assist, companions (the same age) to eat and visit with. I hope you enjoy the experience and open your mind and heart to the possibilities there. It will never be as good as 'home'...but then again, times are different than when you had your family all together in one house. Take time to look at the opportunities, instead of focusing on it being different.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas--and yu are so right--I do need company-- shall see if this will help --or not-- It will be just a trial thing-- Lynda
DeleteIt's Marti. I happen to believe you will love it there, so much to do! Even if it sounds not up your alley, go to all of the events, opportunity to be social! My mom was so picky and she would gripe! I think it will be just fine, make sure you get one of the rooms with den and as much light as you can. See if the bed is comfy. Sometimes you can buy your own. See how much room you'd have for your personal belongings. I see that you have heat and air separate, that is good. Would you miss going out and shoveling, you wouldn't have to be doing that anymore. Make sure that your dog isn't much of a barker, people might complain otherwise. He will need to be used to people coming and going in your room, as they bring your laundry, etc.
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Marti-I will NEVER miss shovelling--LOL_-and I will bring my own bed--and Lopez is a barker -=-so tat might be a problem-- Right now, it ios just a tdial run--So good to hear from yu-Lynda
Deletep.s. what direction you face matters, too. Originally I had chosen a courtyard room for my mom, but it turned out to be dark and dingy and no one ever went out into the courtyard. We moved her to one that faced West and she could watch the busy traffic on that road and it was bright and cheerful! Don't settle for a North facing room, it would be so dark! I like lots and lots of light for my depression that I sometimes get.
ReplyDeleteWould you be keeping your door open or closed there? Open is nice because then you can see/hear people going by. Most people where my mom was at kept their doors open. Or if you close it, you will feel more lonely and shut in when you are in there (but then, with animals, I guess you'd have to keep it closed, sadly.
Marti
Good idea to check the direction of the room--Holy Cow--So much to think about--Lynda
Deletelovely day here to-day--=Finally-Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda! It is rainy this evening and most of the coming week in Ohio. I did get new plants planted today so the rain is nice. Goodness, you go on your “try it out” trip on Thursday. How exciting! I know it will help you to decide what you want to do. Do they have an ice cream social? I sure hope so! I hope you make it to Medina soon! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteYes One day I shall get to Medina-=--it will be fun to meet-- Hugs to yu --Lynda
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ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy your trial. Since my himself died in March, Im alone BUT I have no problem eating alone or being at home alone. Yes its lonely but I stay busy.. I get out to the gym 4x a week and volunteer at a food pantry 1 day a week. I can be as busy as I choose to be. You have Sushi and Lopez and Dave so I'm a bit unsure why you are so lonely. If you move you may want to really consider a smaller bed as apts are small.
It might be exactly what you're looking for. Matt and Allison will be closer. Its one level which is safer. Facilities are very expensive but if it's what makes you happy, it will be perfect. Good luck and enjoy.
Marge/St.Louis
Thanks Marge--I just hope it works out-- -Yu re so good to write-- Hugs my friend-- Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda: I think it's a great idea for you to check out the seniors home in Lakefield. you don't like living alone and there you would not be eating alone and there would be lots of activities for you to participate in if you want to. And you could also go out for a meal with Matt and his wife sometimes. But you need to be sure that you are not going to want to go back to Elliott Lake before you move. Hugs Brenda
ReplyDeleteYes Brenda no going back and forth-- THank yu--Lynd
DeleteI have a feeling that you will love that week at The Regency. It looks like a beautiful place, much like where my father lived for seven years. He made so many friends, enjoyed the activities and the food, had his own little garden and patio. It will definitely have Internet access in your suite and throughout the grounds, and probably even offer some online classes and mind games as activities. I don't know how far back you read your blog comments, but I weighed in on the "tryout" late in the evening a few days ago (May 2). You can do this!
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