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[dobhar]

Black Friday back there, on the "wrong side of the pond" . A happy, white and yellow and sparkling red Friday here; I'm already walking, although only short distances and very, very slowly. Months of slowly clicking on-screen display with trackball button are over, using normal keyboards and mouse. And speech: what a fabulous feeling when I can already talk so that people can (almost) understand me, although left side of my mouth is still useless, hanging a foot or two lower than the rest of the mouth ...

Weekend ahead, no physiotherapy or speech lessons, just relaxing. Home bar fully stocked, a giant piece of reindeer sirloin waiting to be grilled. Angie more beautiful than ever before.

I'm happy and very much in love.

Life is good. Mac OSX sux!

Kari

Very great news Kari...so happy to hear of the great strides in your recovery...

Today I'm feeling good and quite lucky.

I still have both my parents who at 85 years old still have their health, I was at a family party yesterday and caught my dad having fun, and this is after spending two hours making a toy box for his great grandson, that left him, allegedly, unable to move.



Mum is the lady in the red coat

Just to say appreciate what you have when you have it

Thanks for sharing the video...

Today, MSE saved the day!
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[CarlTR6]

Nice to hear from you, Dinesh!

Today started the Kaamos back where I'm from, in Lapland. Word Kaamos comes from Sami language, spoken by Sami people in arctic regions of Scandinavia. It means a polar night; after sun was set yesterday, it's not rising until end of January. It's a two month long night, opposite to our two months long midnight sun period in the summer when sun is almost two months visible and we have daylight 24/7.

A dear friend sent an email today, sent at 1:30 PM. It was -31°C (-24°F), snow depth 30+ centimeters (12 inches) and pitch dark, he wrote, telling also about the traditional party yesterday. Friends gathered together to say Good Bye to Sun (normally we Lapps need no excuse to party, but this one is good).

It's two times a year I miss home especially much, after 25+ years living abroad. The last day to see the Sun, end of November, when we used to sit outside with friends, drinking Glögg and watching sunrise and sunset within 40 minutes, preparing for the long Polar Night. And the same party in end of January, first appearance of the Sun.

A Lappish joke:

A suspect is questioned by police. Suspect's alibi is not clear, so the questioning police officer asks:
-"Where did you spend the night between November 29th and January 23rd?"

Life is Good! Mac OSX sux!

Kari

P.S. Thanks to all your dear fellow geeks for the supporting comments regarding my recovery.

Thanks, Kari. I really enjoy information like this. I cannot imagine a couple of months of night. I would not like that - especially coupled with brutal cold.

Today, MSE saved the day!
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That makes for a good day, Randy.

Today I'm feeling good and quite lucky.

I still have both my parents who at 85 years old still have their health, I was at a family party yesterday and caught my dad having fun, and this is after spending two hours making a toy box for his great grandson, that left him, allegedly, unable to move.



Mum is the lady in the red coat

Just to say appreciate what you have when you have it

Nigel, that is awesome! My dad still dances at 90 and his health is good. He isrecovering very well from his fall. Too well; I have to make him use his cane.

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This was caught earlier this afternoon.. AVAST was fast on it.
Must be the season.:devil:

Glad Avast got it and it didn't get you!

 

[A Guy]

Hey Carl, did you see this?

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/127195-welcome-seven-forums-4-a-2.html#post1100735

A Guy

 

[dobhar]

Today I went for Brunch with my family, then went to work, then went to the gym, and now I'm watching the Grey Cup (Grey Cup 2010 - Edmonton - Grey Cup 2010) on TV...my team is losing with 3 mins to go...

 

[LADYPINKtomato1]

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This was caught earlier this afternoon.. AVAST was fast on it.
Must be the season.:devil:

Glad Avast got it and it didn't get you! [/QUOTE]

Carl .. YES.. I did get one of those things a few years back.. was a big mess..
Hope things are going a lot better for you now.. Hope your DAD has really improved.

 

[CarlTR6]

Hey Carl, did you see this?

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/127195-welcome-seven-forums-4-a-2.html#post1100735

A Guy

:roflmao::roflmao: Bill, I had not gotten to that thread today. I have been busy with BSOD's. That is funny!!

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This was caught earlier this afternoon.. AVAST was fast on it.
Must be the season.:devil:

Glad Avast got it and it didn't get you!

Carl .. YES.. I did get one of those things a few years back.. was a big mess..
Hope this are going a lot better for you now.. Hope your DAD has really improved.[/QUOTE]
Thank you, M'Lady. He is about 90%-95% of where he was beofre the fall. He is chomping at the bit to drive again; but he has to wait for the doc's OK.

 

[LADYPINKtomato1]

Today I'm feeling good and quite lucky.

I still have both my parents who at 85 years old still have their health, I was at a family party yesterday and caught my dad having fun, and this is after spending two hours making a toy box for his great grandson, that left him, allegedly, unable to move.



Mum is the lady in the red coat

Just to say appreciate what you have when you have it

That is a great video, looks like they are having a really good time.

You are indeed very fortunate.

Nigel I loved this video.. you'll cherish this many times over.. You are so blessed to still have your Mom and Dad..
I hope I can do that when I'm their ages.

 

[LiquidSnak]

Glad to hear such good news and thoughts all around Makes me happy.

 

[Kari]

It's 5:45 AM, been already awake over an hour. Could sleep a bit under 3 hours. Haven't slept over 4 hours a night in ages. Those strokes didn't kill me but I'm starting to believe this insomnia is going to do just that.

Since I joined the Seven Forums, I've been addicted. Before retirement, I even lost a couple workdays, beeing too tired to work after an allnighter here. No problem, I found a balance which suited both me and Angie, and my work. Now, SF is the thing that makes this, not beeing able to sleep enough, a bit easier. I've promised to Angie I don't loose my sleep because of SF, meaning I'm going to bed every night with her, but she has said it's OK if I come back online after those few hours I can sleep.

Anyway, something has to change. I need more sleep. That's why I'm going to meet a shrink today. I've met her a couple times already, she is specialized to treat people after a serious injure, stroke etc., helping to cope with a big change in life. I was sent to see her in first place by my neurologist. I only met her a couple of times, after which I decided it was a waste of time. Friday I called her and made an appointment, telling that I can cope with my life as it is, I am so grateful to be alive and recovering well, but I need help to be able to sleep. Luckily she had an opening today.

So, today shrink followed by speech therapy. If the shrink is really good, I should be able to sleep 9 hours minimum next night. Or?

Anyway, Life is good! Mac OSX sux!

Kari

 

[A Guy]

Here's hoping for the best Kari. It isn't smoke and mirrors, but it isn't fine science either, but there is something to it, and I hope they can help. A Guy

 

[LiquidSnak]

I suffered from some trauma that caused insomnia a while back, and what helped me out the most was the thing I turned to last, a medication. Ambien saved me from my insomnia, I took it for about three or four weeks, and I now sleep 8 hrs a night like clockwork, no matter when I retire

 

[noobvious]

So, today shrink followed by speech therapy. If the shrink is really good, I should be able to sleep 9 hours minimum next night. Or?

Anyway, Life is good! Mac OSX sux!

Kari

Here's hoping for a lifetime of sound sleeping for you, Kari...

 

[Barman58]

Thanks everyone for all the nice words regarding the Video, these little things do make the day a little brighter

 

[Dinesh]

Today the famous iPhone Dev team released a career unlock for iPhone 3G and 3GS. Finally unlocked my friend's iPhone. He is extremely happy( & me too).

 

[CarlTR6]

Kari, I wish you well in overcoming insomnia. That can be a really tough one to overcome.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Kari,
The first thing you need to ask yourself is what are you doing and eating before you go to bed!
If you are eating dinner along with coffee/alcohol followed by deserts(Chocolate) could be one of the problems.
Always eat 3-4 hours before retiring.
I have an Rx for Ambien XR for ONLY those nights when the day has been stressful and Donna has had a rough day. Sometimes I can't sleep because of the fear of me dying and who is going to take good care of Donna?
Sometimes you can Psyche yourself out by thinking about getting a good night sleep and because of this you can't sleep.
Open yourself up to the Psychiatrist by being honest and laying it out all there. Tell he/she exactly what you are thinking and doing through your normal day.
We are all behind you and want you 100% healthy so you and Angie can enjoy the rest of your life together.

That's my story and I am sticking to it!

 

[Joan Archer]

Well said Dennis, hopefully Kari will take notice and be able to open up and let the psychiatrist help.

Kari we know you are making wonderful progress but you need to get this sleep disorder sorted out so that you can continue to heal fully.

 

[Kari]

Thanks for sympathy, geeks

Met the shrink, talked about insomnia. We are going to try without chemicals, at least for now. I'm already eating so many different pills because of this stroke treatment, I do not want to drug myself anymore if it's absolutely not necessary.

Basically, everything should be OK. I am quite a happy man; I am where I want to be, with whom I want to be, doing what I want to do, I have no relationship problems with family and friends. I eat vegetables and fruits almost every week , do not drink a fraction as much as earlier. I'm recovering surprisingly well, have accepted that my earlier lifestyle caused the strokes and am willing to change the lifestyle to stay on this globe of ours as long as possible.

Let's see what the shrink can find. Angie said it's good my head is so empty, at least it should be easy to search...

Kari

 

[Joan Archer]

Thanks for sympathy, geeks

Met the shrink, talked about insomnia. We are going to try without chemicals, at least for now. I'm already eating so many different pills because of this stroke treatment, I do not want to drug myself anymore if it's absolutely not necessary.

Basically, everything should be OK. I am quite a happy man; I am where I want to be, with whom I want to be, doing what I want to do, I have no relationship problems with family and friends. I eat vegetables and fruits almost every week , do not drink a fraction as much as earlier. I'm recovering surprisingly well, have accepted that my earlier lifestyle caused the strokes and am willing to change the lifestyle to stay on this globe of ours as long as possible.

Let's see what the shrink can find. Angie said it's good my head is so empty, at least it should be easy to search...

Kari

No I wont comment

 

[boohbah]

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