Happy Tuesday Nesters!

Now, I must send Roadie and the team off with tims beverages and goodies for all! They can hardly wait to see all our Nester buds with smiles on their faces!

Hi Bev and yes, I am walking everyday for 30 minutes or more each time! Many times for 2 stints a day!

Hi Vicki and ED's Law states:There is always a large pile of work for us when we return after a holiday; small or BIG holiday!

Why thanks Lonette! That doctor looks smarter and more capable already!

Time to light candles and then WALK!

Good morning Nesters!!

I haven't been here much the past few days. Thanks to everyone for your concerns and wishes for my sick son. He had another CT scan on Sunday evening and when the nurse gave him an update yesterday morning she said the abscess had grown and his white blood count had gone up again. The specialist came in while I was there yesterday afternoon and showed us the scan and explained why he would have to do surgery to try to suction out the pus that was inbetween his vocal cords and his spinal column. He said he would try to do it through a small incision in the back of his throat but if that didn't work he would have to make an incision in the side of his neck. He was scheduled to have the surgery at 8pm last night and before I left the hospital I gave the nurse my phone # and asked if someone would call me when he got back to his room. I finally called the hospital at 11:15pm and after talking with 3 nurses who didn't know what was happening, I finally got one who said he hadn't come back to the ward. I told her I still wanted someone to call me when he got back and at 12:15pm my son called with good news. He had just come back to his room and said the doctor was able to clean out the abscess through his throat He said he hoped there would be a chocolate milkshake waiting for him when he woke up this morning I talked to him earlier this morning and although he has a tube in his nose he sounded quite chipper, even though he didn't sleep much last night. He is still getting IV fluids and antibiotics and we won't know how much longer he'll have to stay until the specialist sees him today. I have to go to the lab for blood work and then to have an X-Ray on my thumb & wrist today before going to the hospital

I actually had a bit of time to go to Esquimalt Lagoon on Sunday after brekkie and saw both the eagles flying and perching; I have posted a few pics on the Royal Roads University Eagles thread. I also had some time yesterday after my doctor's appt. and before going to the hospital to get down to Saxe Pt. Park and saw both the eagles perched in the nest tree. Pics posted on the Saxe Pt. Park Eagles thread.



Sending hugs to our Judy/sj and hoping her health is improving so she can go home soon

Debs many thanks for keeping us updated on Judy's health What on earth was that doctor thinking to cancel her injections without consulting the other doctor The eage in the Blingee card I made for your birthday greeting is Pa. I actually submitted that picture to the Island Tides publication and they printed it. The editor had asked for a bit of history, which I provided, and they printed the incorrect info. I contacted her and they printed a correction in the next issue. It was so nice to see so many birthday messages for you and I hope you had a spectacular day

Bev Phoebe's chicks are getting so big they don't fit in the nest It is absolutely astounding how quickly they grow I have recorded a few videos the past few days and you can see them by clicking the link in my signature line.

Lonette I love your cards So sad about the BW eagle chicks It will be interesting to watch the adults to see if they will continue to mate and lay a 2nd clutch. It did happen at the Norfolk nest

Diana nice to see you here offering all your goodies Sorry you have had to work such long hours I hope you will get some time to yourself soon.

John glad you are still enjoying your walks

Sorry I haven't had time to catch up on all the news; sending hugs to everyone

Have a wonderful day Nesters!!

Kay Thanks so much for the update on your son we were all worried and pacing along side of you So glad they were able to clean and drain the abscess without having to use another incision to access the area. Those infections can be very scaree and can even travel up to the brain!! I had the same thing as a teenager and I have a long scar that is visible on the side of my jaw; they had to make a long incision and insert a drain as well I was in hospital for three weeks I remember it well and the Dr's told my Mom I nearly died the infection was so severe; my right side of my face and throat was triple the normal size. Two months later they took out my tonsils and adnoids too and I have not had any severe infections like that since. You son will likely heal much quicker now ....since they have cleaned and drained that abscess; we will be stormin heaven for his speedy recovery now

John Walking is the best exercise and you can do it anywhere ; I bet you enjoy your walks and surrounded by all that beautiful scenery too must be mighty awesome yep yep yep I love to walk too Thanks for getting the doggies, roadie and our magical sled going again this morning I was running a wee bit late I think I could actually use a third cup today.....so hang onto your hats ....here come our doggies roadie and our magical sleigh again with all of our favorite "must have treats" so time to kick back Nester Buds and enjoy your afternoon tweets

Lonette Love the capture of Roadie standing beside those boxing gloves and all those unsuspecting caregivers ........ we just love it when "pigs fly"

Bev I agree out HC system needs a real shake up .... all across our great country .... sometimes I wonder if the older model was better ...I get really upset when I hear that some seniors do not even get their proper meds they do not fill the prescriptions because they cannot afford it...their meds should be free fully covered for all seniors afterall they built this country

Vicki Nice to see you here perched here today and thank you....hubby pampered me as always we stayed in as I am laying low right now pampering me back so all is well we had a beautiful supper and a nice evening. Talked to all my kids and brothers/sisters as well so was awesome day

Hi Nesters!

Debs, thanks for the update on SJ (Judy) . I hope the docs get a better communication system there. What happened to Judy is a given here in the States now too. How times have changed.

Judy, thinking of you and pray you will be out of that hospital bed soon and back at home where you belong. You are such good friend, beautiful in every way. We miss you and love you so much, dear friend. Prayer candles going and all of us are sending positive energy, hope and so much love. Our Musketeer and our inspiration.

Hope your back is doing better today, Debs. You were such a help when I had the same problem in Canada. It can certainly spoil your day, but you had some time to take it easy, I hope.

Hey Chip, good to see you on your perch! Flowers blooming in your back yard?

Bev, are you feeling better? Sure hope so. Missing your beautiful personality. Computers did have a “barney”, now more a “Hiccup” an improvement

Diana, missing you my friend. Your hours at work are really tough! Will try to ring you. Just don’t know what shift you may be on.

Elle, thanks for the link to the Sidney photos and the info. Every little of bit of info about the Sidney family and Hornby is a delight.

Lonette, will be going over to BW to check what’s happening.

ED, we have taken to your walks. Feel great. Also put ourselves on a diet. No sugar, no processed food of any kind. Both of us have droppedf some pounds. I do miss my chocolate, but not bad enough to go back to it.

Kay, what an ordeal you have been though! Great news about a good outcome. Not so great you had to wait for someone to call you. Here it isn’t going to happen. Soundsa like all is going to be fine now. Milkshake, definitely! Off to check out the snappies.

Hugs, Jude

Evening Nesters

Jude Great to see you perched today I hope you had a "mejammy day" so you could kick back and do some chillaxin yep yep yep. Yep I agree our healthcare systems are a mess both north and south of the border ; most people cannot even get a family doctor...its such a shame!!! Thanks I am actually in bed as we speak with Mr Heat and have now got a bad case of the flu...it just snuck up on me so hubby making me lemon tea to help my throat...I hate being sick !

Update on SJ Judy

I just spoke to Judy abit ago and she sounds absolutely fantastic Unfortunately, her Dr did not visit today so Judy did not find out too much today & they withheld the Immunity Booster medication yet again; so Judy is not sure if they are waiting a day to see if her White Blood count recovers before they re-test her blood again to determine if she needs that medication or not. So another day in the dark without answers likely abit frustrating as Judy would prefer to be home since she feels so good Judy did find out that her hemoglobin is way back up there ..... post transfusion so that is reason to celebrate Man oh man was great to heard Judy chopping at the bit to go home ~~~ that speaks volumes to me. So hopefully tomorrow she can go home (her WBC must be 2 or higher) talons crossed yep yep yep. Judy sends her love to you all and says she cannot wait to be back on her perch again...hopefully soon!!!

SJ We are keeping you close snug as a bug as always and your entire team here is stormin heaven tonight that you will be home by this time tomorrow yep yep yep

Okay Nester Buds Special Announcement

We are done cleaning our nest

Please join me in extending our warmest thanks to Bev, Diane and Debs for a job well done u da best yep yep yep

Hi Kay! Here's hoping all works out well for your son and for your hand!

Oh Debs, it was wonnaful to have another cuppa- thanks!

Hey Jude, joining me on the walks is so much better than alone! The Dew sets a mean pace!

Oohhh thanks for news from Sj, Debs! It will mean a better sleep for us too! And especially with the cleared out nest too!

NNSTDLBBBYA!!!

Good Morning Nesters...

Debs... thank you for the update on Judy.. it will be wonderful when she is discharged ... happy her Hgb is up... sure hope her WBC is up today ... hope you felling better today Debs and you rested well.. no need to thank us..we were happy to help clean up the Nesters Thread... Thanks for the Tea..

Kay.. OMG! what an ordeal.. i am stormin heaven for your son.. hope fully today he is on the road to recovery... sorry about your hand.. thank you for the Phoebe videos...the babies will soon fledge and on we go to another clutch..will check out your eagle pictures later today...i am sure they are awesome as usual..

ED... I agree about walking..it is the best..

Jude.. Thank you.. i am still very tired from the meds... but i am improving.. great seeing you here.

Diana... We are missing you here..hope you are not working too hard..

Lonette.. No news yet on the BW eagles...

Judy sj.. We are missing you here.. happy to hear you are improving... you will be discharged soon..

Have a wonderful day all

Hugs Bev...