tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post631228180343815068..comments2024-03-28T08:18:57.280-05:00Comments on stuff from ellen's head: another post about things I've written about repeatedlyellen abbotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-61608113240735256802021-09-29T15:17:43.794-05:002021-09-29T15:17:43.794-05:00Tried to remember when I last washed the car? We a...Tried to remember when I last washed the car? We are not allowed to wash cars at home, water pollution, must go to a coin operated car wash. But I find that inside is usually much more dirty and I believe it's the stuff that gets sucked in by the aircon. My brother insists on having windows wide open for the first few minutes when the aircon is on to avoid all those toxic fumes, straight from the petrol tank, he claims.<br /><br />I find praying mantises adorable, but then we don't have them here and only see them in pretty pictures.<br />Sabinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015827501648296977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-24173971163043705122021-09-28T20:54:03.602-05:002021-09-28T20:54:03.602-05:00Yes, they don't last long but today as I walke...Yes, they don't last long but today as I walked Minnie I saw a female laying eggs in the standing water in a ditch.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-16065419794994284122021-09-28T20:52:41.051-05:002021-09-28T20:52:41.051-05:00I do know that and I am blessed. The fault is mine...I do know that and I am blessed. The fault is mine.<br />ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-23424266150149116842021-09-28T20:10:45.126-05:002021-09-28T20:10:45.126-05:00I'm glad that you're confident in your doc...I'm glad that you're confident in your doctor. I'm sorry I misunderstood what he was saying and then overstepped. We only want you to be well. <br />37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-92064335152727297052021-09-28T15:13:01.713-05:002021-09-28T15:13:01.713-05:00Well duh. Ha! I'll add it to the list of thing...Well duh. Ha! I'll add it to the list of things to discuss at my next doctor's appointment :)The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-54783834930383638342021-09-28T13:03:31.228-05:002021-09-28T13:03:31.228-05:00Poor dragonfly! I guess it's just that time of...Poor dragonfly! I guess it's just that time of year, isn't it? I think I missed your previous post so I'll have to catch up on the controversy!Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-66807241818368311552021-09-28T11:23:52.636-05:002021-09-28T11:23:52.636-05:00https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-SWiGsBYqw&ab...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-SWiGsBYqw&ab_channel=UTHealthEastTexas<br /><br />you have probably already seen this- makes it very clearLinda Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070050388987072100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-11844095755155681352021-09-28T09:08:36.639-05:002021-09-28T09:08:36.639-05:00I think I remember seeing that, the dragonflies sh...I think I remember seeing that, the dragonflies showing up on radar. we usually have a lot around here what with all the open grassy pastures. it would help if we parked the car in the garage but the garage has too much stuff in it for that.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-66297025280233679752021-09-28T09:06:25.385-05:002021-09-28T09:06:25.385-05:00I know it's the thing to do because this shit ...I know it's the thing to do because this shit is getting old. and seems to me if you've fulfilled your deductible, now would be the time.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-56404368450077414042021-09-28T09:04:14.556-05:002021-09-28T09:04:14.556-05:00had another strange one last night involving my ne...had another strange one last night involving my neighbor's son who is in his mid 20s (I'm 71). I woke up and what the fuck was that about! I've been trying to write them down. there's no reason you can't have a cereus in California I wouldn't think. I could send you a cutting.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-26495226476335760922021-09-28T08:57:17.253-05:002021-09-28T08:57:17.253-05:00yes, once I got over myself, I know, and I'm g...yes, once I got over myself, I know, and I'm grateful. and yes, it makes my stomach churn just to think about it. even though I know people get it done all the time, even me but the first one was one little spot. this one will be much more invasive.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-78138149057734642212021-09-28T08:54:43.331-05:002021-09-28T08:54:43.331-05:00no stinging nettle. in the background...native poi...no stinging nettle. in the background...native poinsettia, datura, white phillipine lily, and something else I can't remember the name of just now.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-26297162784080334302021-09-28T08:50:16.765-05:002021-09-28T08:50:16.765-05:00well, yes, there is that.well, yes, there is that.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-72015485319537712272021-09-28T08:50:00.970-05:002021-09-28T08:50:00.970-05:00I haven't seen a mantis here in a couple of ye...I haven't seen a mantis here in a couple of years though I know they must be about. <br />I try slapping my chest over where my heart is and tell it to behave but it doesn't work. as much as I don't want to go through with the ablation it will be nice to not have to take these pills. and not have a wonky heartbeat.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-59069594361128946532021-09-28T08:47:01.046-05:002021-09-28T08:47:01.046-05:00its colors were still so bright, its green body an...its colors were still so bright, its green body and blue tail. I bring them home too. I had several butterflies and dragonflies in one of the drawers of my chinese herb cabinet but they turned to dust, little mites at work I guess. and thank you, thank you all for caring about me.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-65520274555822256772021-09-28T08:43:18.553-05:002021-09-28T08:43:18.553-05:00it already had a couple of ants on it and one bit ...it already had a couple of ants on it and one bit me for my trouble. I hope I'm doing a fair job at the yoga class, everyone seemed happy enough.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-71534154232608126802021-09-28T08:40:57.309-05:002021-09-28T08:40:57.309-05:00I must be a very dusty person, er, I mean I have v...I must be a very dusty person, er, I mean I have very dry skin.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-59281360480941388322021-09-28T08:11:39.833-05:002021-09-28T08:11:39.833-05:00I took my car to yon car wash last week. Then, I w...I took my car to yon car wash last week. Then, I went to San Bernard. Now, it looks like some dude's been off-roading in it out in the back 40. I guess maybe I'll do it myself this time -- or park it in a spot where it can take full advantage of this week's rain.<br /><br />I've seen more dead dragonflies on boats this year than ever before. I think part of it's that there are so many. We've had huge hatches of them. A couple of years ago, migrating dragonflies showed up in the NWS radar. Amazing, really.shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-84735531876725812372021-09-28T07:45:47.690-05:002021-09-28T07:45:47.690-05:00Oof - the inside of my car is FILTHY. This is the ...Oof - the inside of my car is FILTHY. This is the right time of year to clean it - not too hot & not too cold. Perhaps I'll bestir myself to do that. <br /><br />I know you're not excited about the ablation, but if it will help then I guess that's the way to go. I think I might have sleep apnea, but since I'm Ms. Hypochondriac I'm probably going to ignore it for a bit - I've hit my quota of medical tests for the year (and hit my deductible too!). The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-48906074063526925072021-09-28T01:14:04.555-05:002021-09-28T01:14:04.555-05:00Interested in what you have to say here re afib, t...Interested in what you have to say here re afib, thyroid, stroke, etc. Earlier enjoyed your dream account since coincidentally I had just written about a crazy one of my own. Also, was reminded of the cereus cactus we had in Arizona I miss having here in Calif. Take good care of yourself.Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-55099901306002524372021-09-27T19:17:39.919-05:002021-09-27T19:17:39.919-05:00Your car looks new. I never wash mine, just bless ...Your car looks new. I never wash mine, just bless the rain. And it's good to move a dragon fly to a better place to die peacefully.<br /><br />Yes, the comments were all about concern for you. I didn't make one because what I wanted to say had been said and more would have been piling on, so I didn't. I do think you're operating under a strain, not surprising if you get a little short!Boudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641013916263271948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-60060399858204103662021-09-27T19:02:45.307-05:002021-09-27T19:02:45.307-05:00Is that Stinging Nettle in the last photo???? I...Is that Stinging Nettle in the last photo???? I'm horribly allergic to it.CWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03419619484374738356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-10982806676883968742021-09-27T18:55:31.627-05:002021-09-27T18:55:31.627-05:00Just getting into a car tracks in dust. And you le...Just getting into a car tracks in dust. And you leave it behind when you get out.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-23714655000839491402021-09-27T18:06:00.607-05:002021-09-27T18:06:00.607-05:00I did a similar moving of a mantis off of our driv...I did a similar moving of a mantis off of our drive and into a butterfly bush. she was on her last legs. Something amiss with her wings…one cockeyed wing at a near right angle to her body…and i just didn’t want her to be slowly cooked on the cement. I believe it is the end of the season for the cycle of the mantis, as there are lots of egg clusters in the yard. <br />Anyhow, I am sorry about being in a position of having to have another ablation. <br />Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just slap that heart upside the atrium and get it to just cut it out!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14338712273383751320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-447321916012029979.post-33799787857308251672021-09-27T16:49:59.337-05:002021-09-27T16:49:59.337-05:00Ha! I thought that was a new car! I think that car...Ha! I thought that was a new car! I think that cars can get dusty in that they are not really air tight. This is a theory. I'll have to ask my husband who knows all about cars. Like- there are vents and stuff. <br />You got a hurricane lily! Mine are coming and going quick, the way they do. <br />You were kind to pick up that pretty dragonfly. I hate seeing them in that dying phase. They're so beautiful. Sometimes, if I find them all the way dead, I bring them home and put them where I can see them. <br />And you are right- we were all just worried about you and that is all there is to that. You are loved, Ellen. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.com