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[ShanDizzy]

Susan in NC wrote: "S Dizzy wrote: "I'm Shannon. I live in Florida USA panhandle and work at a CPA firm where we're stressed about meeting the corporate tax deadline on Friday. Our county was not given an extension be..."

How kind of you, Susan. I'm looking fwd to my mama's southern cooking.

[Karlyne]

I love oregano, too, and not just because it's easy to grow and a perennial (but those are major assets!). I grow a lot of sage & chives, too, because they're just so good fresh - and they like to live in big pots forever.

[Susan in Perthshire]

I learned to love mint tea in Morocco 30 years ago and I grow 4 different varieties of mint in the garden. As I love fresh herbs, I also have sage, rosemary, parsley, oregano, marjoram, chives, thyme, lavender and lemon balm. The latter goes berserk and has to be ruthlessly pruned over the summer months, but I love the smells that are released as you walk past the herb beds!

[ShanDizzy]

Susan in Perthshire wrote: "I learned to love mint tea in Morocco 30 years ago and I grow 4 different varieties of mint in the garden. As I love fresh herbs, I also have sage, rosemary, parsley, oregano, marjoram, chives, thy..."

I'm sure it smells wonderful!

[Susan in NC]

I have a gorgeous rosemary bush beside our patio door - unfortunately over the years wasps have nested in the ground beside it and extermination methods have rendered it unsafe to eat or cook with), but I love walking by and rubbing the leaves between my fingers! My lemon balm was crazy invasive too, Susan! When I get my balance back a bit I look forward to gardening again!

[Susan in NC]

I was thrilled yesterday to meet a man who had the exact brain tumor and surgery I had but in 2014. It was great to speak to someone who has been here - he says the fatigue will improve in time but not ever go away - I can live with that, it's just good to see that this isn't it, I will continue to improve and can look forward to a new normal! He's director of the neuro clinic I attend for rehab, so very reassuring- I don't have a job to get back to, but would like to volunteer in the community,and now I think that can happen someday- adult literacy interests me and seems like a wonderful cause.

[Susan in Perthshire]

Susan - that must be so reassuring for you and wonderful to have that inspiration for the future from someone who knows what it's like. So pleased to hear progress will continue!

[Susan in NC]

Thanks, Susan, he says after two years he still sees improvements- and he's a PT so he knows what to look for! I was inspired.

[Susan in Perthshire]

Excellent news!

[Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽]

That's wonderful, Susan! Best wishes for everything to go well for you!

[Barb in Maryland]

Susan
Great news! What an emotional uplift for you. News like that always makes sticking with the therapy easier.

[Susan in NC]

Aw, thanks! Seeing my neurosurgeon today, his assistant has been very positive while wait - means a lot, she sees a lot of his patients!

[Karlyne]

Susan, there is absolutely no substitute for "been there/done that" when it comes to recuperation! So, hooray!

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

Susan in NC wrote: "I was thrilled yesterday to meet a man who had the exact brain tumor and surgery I had but in 2014. It was great to speak to someone who has been here - he says the fatigue will improve in time but..."

Wow, that is such wonderful news. Adult literacy would be a wonderful cause.

Susan in Perthshire wrote: "I learned to love mint tea in Morocco 30 years ago and I grow 4 different varieties of mint in the garden. As I love fresh herbs, I also have sage, rosemary, parsley, oregano, marjoram, chives, thy..."

ATM I have mint,peppermint, rosemary, parsley, chives, shallots, oregano, thyme & pizza thyme. Lace wing got to our sage & I haven't replanted yet. Labour Day at the end of October is our official start planting day & I will get my new herbs then. We will keep our basil in the house until the weather has definitely warmed up.

[Nadine]

please can some oen tell me how to leave this group? I know this isnt' the rihght place but I do want to leave as I get so many posts?

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

Nadine wrote: "please can some oen tell me how to leave this group? I know this isnt' the rihght place but I do want to leave as I get so many posts?"

You go up to the header of the group where it says edit membership & click on that . Then there should be an option to "leave this group"

You do know you can edit your profile & find options to change your settings? You can change them so you don't receive notifications about anything at all.

[Andrea AKA Catsos Person]

Nadine wrote: "please can some oen tell me how to leave this group? I know this isnt' the rihght place but I do want to leave as I get so many posts?"

Nadine,

I keep membership in a 2 different group from this one that I felt had too many notifications. I just turned them off. I'm still a member and am able to post, I just don't get overwhelmed with the notifications from the two groups.

[Karlyne]

Nadine, I do as Andrea does, too. I click "all" emails for threads that I want to follow closely, books that we're reading right now, for instance, and just get a "digest" from the rest every few days.

[Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽]

Yes, I've set my preferences so I don't get any notifications for this group except for the threads I've actually commented on. And if a particular thread that I'm not really invested in becomes overly active and annoying with the notifications, I just turn off all notifications for that thread down at the bottom of the thread.

I went the "Digest" route for a while, but ended up turning it off completely because I was rarely taking the time to read through the digest, and it was cluttering up my email. I'm sure I miss some interesting group comments, but I'm less stressed about it all. :)

[Karlyne]

I do tend to just delete the digest email, but sometimes there's just one little something I want to check on...

[Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽]

I like the "notification only" option. Then all I get is the little number at the top of the GR page. It's quite exciting when I wake up in the morning sometimes and there's a nice big number like 12 or 15 up there. :) I think my record is 36, when some new GR friend felt inspired to go through a whole bunch of my old reviews and like them.

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

I couldn't cope with the digest!

I get all notifications from Retro Reads but I must have this group set up differently. I'm here most days so it doesn'tmatter.

The worst for me is librarian's group if I'm helping someone & have a question. I have to remember to select to be notified if they reply.

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽ wrote: "I like the "notification only" option. Then all I get is the little number at the top of the GR page. It's quite exciting when I wake up in the morning sometimes and there's a nice big number like ..."

Yes I've changed quite a few options from email.

Man, it is (finally) one gorgeous Spring day here. We are going to walk into the markets.

[Karlyne]

And we are having our first day of gorgeous fall! Last weekend some places got to 100, and today it's high 60s. What a beautiful relief.

[Susan in NC]

Carol ♔Type, Oh Queen!♕ wrote: "Tadiana ✩Night Owl☽ wrote: "I like the "notification only" option. Then all I get is the little number at the top of the GR page. It's quite exciting when I wake up in the morning sometimes and the..."

Have a lovely walk!

[Critterbee❇]

Been sneezing all day. Dang Autumn allergies!

[Teresa]

I hear you Critterbee!! Tearing my eyes out with itch all day.

[Susan in NC]

Me too - and sinuses! Aaargh! Allergy pills don't do a thing for those!

[QNPoohBear]

Susan in NC wrote: "Me too - and sinuses! Aaargh! Allergy pills don't do a thing for those!"

Have you tried Flonase? I got by all spring and summer on just Flonase. I'm at the end of my last bottle and my nose is itchy. It feels like summer in New England after a week of beautiful fall temperatures. I'm not a fan of summer and eagerly waiting for the cooler fall days and changing leaves.

[Susan in NC]

I have some, but have been using Allegra. I think I'll try Flonase tomorrow, thanks! As I get older I am less a fan of summer heat.

[Abigail]

Another fan of Flonase here! I use it every night to avoid getting congested while I sleep. Tip: Costco regularly has specials on it; you can get a 3-month supply at a big discount.

[Susan in NC]

Abigail wrote: "Another fan of Flonase here! I use it every night to avoid getting congested while I sleep. Tip: Costco regularly has specials on it; you can get a 3-month supply at a big discount."

Thank you! They took all these allergy meds off prescription, but they still cost the earth!

[Teresa]

I suffer with sinusitis too. I use a nasal wash. It's just saline but it works wonders. I've never heard of the spray you're talking about so it must be an American thing. The wash I use is Neilmed and it's brilliant. Great relief straight away.

[Critterbee❇]

I use Flonase, too! It does ease the symptoms. Allergies aggravate sinuses, worsening headaches. Yesterday was a bad day!

I was taking zyrtec daily, (per Doctor recommendation) but it made me anxious and hungry all the time! SO now it is just Flonase and occasional benadryl.

[Abigail]

Saline wash is a pretty good option for those who only want to ease congestion!

[QNPoohBear]

Teresa wrote: "I suffer with sinusitis too. I use a nasal wash. It's just saline but it works wonders. I've never heard of the spray you're talking about so it must be an American thing. The wash I use is Neilmed..."

I have used saline sprays but I find the ones that block allergens work better. I work at a textile mill history museum in a park so I have cotton, dust, mold, grass, pollen, and goose/duck/bird feathers all over the place. The allergy spray helps more than the pills do.

Flonase is the brand name for Fluticasone Propionate. I buy the store brand but if I asked my doctor, I could get a prescription for the generic brand and not have to pay for it. (thanks to the medicaid expansion for young adults without kids who make below the poverty level wages).

[Critterbee❇]

QNPoohBear wrote: " I work at a textile mill history museum in a park so I have cotton, dust, mold, grass, pollen, and goose/duck/bird feathers all over the place. The allergy spray helps more than the pills do. "

Whoa! I thought working at a library was a bit dusty, but ...wow!

[Karlyne]

Yeah, I just started sympathy sneezing!

[QNPoohBear]

Critterbee Libraries and archives don't really bother me but dust at home does. Mold really bothers me and if I know I'm going to be in the basement showing off the waterwheel all day, I must take my allergy drugs in advance.

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

QNPoohBear wrote: "Critterbee Libraries and archives don't really bother me but dust at home does. Mold really bothers me and if I know I'm going to be in the basement showing off the waterwheel all day, I must take ..."

Interesting - book dust & nut dust (which I dealt with in my last job) does bother me slightly. It is the fineness of the dust rather than any allergy.

[Karlyne]

Carol ♔Type, Oh Queen!♕ wrote: "QNPoohBear wrote: "Critterbee Libraries and archives don't really bother me but dust at home does. Mold really bothers me and if I know I'm going to be in the basement showing off the waterwheel al..."

"nut dust" - oh, I've got plenty of that in my family!

[Teresa]

Then your family should meet mine Karlyne :)

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

I worked at our Election yesterday. Long day & our polling booth was overstaffed & my husband's was understaffed. For the money, he doesn't want to do it again. I probably will (although there is talk of going online, which I find horrifying)

[Karlyne]

Can you imagine on-line voting?!?

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

Karlyne wrote: "Can you imagine on-line voting?!?"

We have it for local elections & it works very well - but it would be a less attractive target for hackers. I think it is too risky.

Correction: We have postal voting for local body elections.

[Kim]

Think need hard copies in elections. Too many people trying to manipulate results, technology makes it easier.

[Karlyne]

I don't think we have it here, but I'm not sure!

[Susan in NC]

Kim wrote: "Think need hard copies in elections. Too many people trying to manipulate results, technology makes it easier."

I agree - it's frightening, isn't it?

[Karlyne]

To applaud all things New Zealand, I have finally watched The Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Carol, this is just one more reason for me to get to NZ. I laughed so hard I cried, except that there were a few place I cried for the normal reasons. My daughters had been bugging me to watch it, and I'm so glad I just made the time to do it today.

[Carol She's So Novel꧁꧂]

Karlyne wrote: "To applaud all things New Zealand, I have finally watched The Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Carol, this is just one more reason for me to get to NZ. I laughed so hard I cried, except that there were a..."

I've heard it's really good!