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@bagarad (14283)
Paso Robles, California
October 17, 2018 3:54am CST
I'm having to drastically cut online time this week. I'm getting ready for a couple of houseguests this weekend. One is a former Sunday School pupil I had when she was in the sixth grade and I was about thirty. She will be bringing her mother whom I only met casually a couple of times while I was picking up Noreen for different activities. At the time her family owned a Chinese restaurant in the Los Angeles area.
I'm definitely not ready. I've been sick or had a sinus headache almost every day for the last week. I will really be pushing myself clearing the guest room this next couple of days. I've been using the beds to sort files since Joey left in January and I had to do a revised tax return. By the time Noreen and her mom leave, I'll probably recuperate with my books for a couple of days. I am looking forward to the visit, but I'm not as young and energetic as I used to be. I told Noreen the house will be cluttered. That's just how it is.
I hope to be back to posting more regularly when the pressure is off.
The photo shows one of the cactus plants in my neighbor's newly xeriscaped yard. Does anyone know its name? I can't seem to find it identified as anything but cactus.
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
19 Oct 18
It gets even more exciting. Noreen told me last night that her mother has slight dementia. She sometimes wanders if she doesn't see Noreen. The doors to all our rooms are close together, and neither my husband nor I will be very familiar to her. My husband wears a CPAP mask and if she wanders into his room it would probably freak them both out.
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
4 Nov 18
@JudyEv It went really well. We did have time to talk after her mother was finally in bed for the evening. I also got a small preview of what it's like to deal with someone who has dementia. It was worth all the preparation. The bonus is that I now have two beds ready for future guests.
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Oct 18
Just take it easy and enjoy the visit.
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@AmbiePam (85484)
• United States
17 Oct 18
I doubt she'll mind. I bet she is just so happy to see you. I had to take an Allegra D the other day because my sinus headache was so bad I threw up. Too much information, I know. I just feel for you. Every day since I have taken one, unwilling to do a repeat!
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@wolfgirl569 (95134)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Oct 18
Cant help with the cactus. Just enjoy your visit and dont worry about the house.
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
19 Oct 18
If it were just Noreen I wouldn't worry so much about the house, but she's bringing her mother with dementia. I found that out last night. I'm really worried about how she will do with so much clutter around. At least the path to and in the house is clear for a wheelchair or walker. I had to cut back some jasmine and lamb's ears that were invading the walkway to the house. Have more I want to finish tomorrow, but I won't push myself. I do want to enjoy my guests.
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
20 Oct 18
@wolfgirl569 I think it's still fairly mild, but she has wandered when she's looking for Noreen. I will have them sleeping in the same room. Got the walkway to the path cleared of straying plants.
@wolfgirl569 (95134)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Oct 18
@bagarad A good path is the main thing. A lot depends on what stage of dementia her mother has. Have a good time.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
17 Oct 18
We are expecting a guest this weekend....when she leaves I have 48 hours before two more guests arrive. When they depart I have less than 24 hours before I board an airplane to send a few days in Ontario.
Do what you can, when you can. Mylot will wait.
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
19 Oct 18
I'll bet you are one busy lady about now. That schedule would freak me out I think. Take care and don't work too hard. Enjoy your trip.
@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
20 Oct 18
@Morleyhunt Sounds like a wonderful way to start a visit. Enjoy it all.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
19 Oct 18
@bagarad our daughter arrived early this morning. We are have a lazy morning....just getting up....and it's already 8 AM.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
17 Oct 18
That`s hard cleaning and preparing for some guest while being sick. I hope you get well soon 
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
19 Oct 18
I"m feeling much better today. Hope that keeps up tomorrow. At least the headache didn't visit me today. I worked really hard yesterday and had some help today. I want to get much more done tomorrow. I am looking forward to seeing my friend.
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
19 Oct 18
@m_audrey6788 Thanks. I'll try to do that.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
18 Oct 18
Just searched. It resembles
Good Luck with your efforts to get your house ready for guests.
https://www.gettyimages.in/detail/photo/beavertail-prickly-pear-cactus-royalty-free-image/157313524
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
19 Oct 18
@bagarad How is one to compare. You showed just the flower
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@bagarad (14283)
• Paso Robles, California
20 Oct 18
@allknowing That's fair. Here's the whole thing.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16534)
• China
17 Oct 18
They visit you at the time you are in bad shape.I can't name this sort of cactus.
https://www.cactiguide.com/cactus/?genus=Acanthocalycium
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@Letranknight2015 (51523)
• Philippines
17 Oct 18
Not much because when ever I try to be active here I loose track of time. With so many mking post, It's hard to keep up.
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