Tuesday evening eats - what did you have on the 15th of October, 2024?

[taxlady]

I was starving so I started with a snack. I was also pooped out from unloading, weighing, recording, and putting away the stuff that was delivered in my weekly basket (produce and lots of other locally raised / produced stuff). The snack was a smørrebrød, (Danish style, open-faced sandwich) of sliced, hard cooked egg and some small shrimp. Later, after resting a bit, I had a duck egg, a couple of large breakfast sausages, and some toasted rugbrød (Danish style, heavy, rye bread). I also had a salad of mizuna, celery (rib and leaves), shaved red onion, feta, dressed with my batch vinaigrette and some garlic marinated olives. I only took pictures of the smørrebrød.

 

[cjmmytunes]

Vegetable soup, Goldfish crackers, grapes, chocolate chip cookies.

 

[blissful]

Happy National Cheese Curd Day

I made some lefse with sweet potatoes, russet potatoes, and WW flour. I put some filling on them and rolled them up like taquitos. Served with warm tomato mushroom sauce. The filling was cooked down squash, onions, 3 color bell peppers, vegan italian sausage. Delicious.
PB coconut bars for dessert.

 

[medtran49]

KFC and snacks.

We spent several hours in the ER today. Had to go to Miami and had to stop at a gas station while there. Craig managed to trip and fall, going down on both knees and face planting. Skin on both knees was messed up and bloody, and I was worried about rods and plates from his spiral fractures 4 years ago this month that are anchored close to his knee. And, most importantly, he had bloody abrasions in a semicircle around 1 eye, and bridge of nose, with some blood in his left nostril as well. I didn't see him fall, but someone else did and told me his head hit the ground. He also wasn't able to get up on his own. I had to get a nice young man to help me get him up after i paid for stuff to craft makeshift icebags, and help me get him in the car. So, I made him go even though he didn't want to. CT scans were fine of head and neck, and x-ray of knee, so they cleaned up and dressed his wounds, and sent him home. He's not a happy camper tonight because he's developed aches and pains pretty much everywhere. He's going to be hurting tomorrow.

He's been stumbling more often the last couple of months, enough so that I was going to mention to his GP next time we see him. He said he fell because he didn't realize there was a step down. Thing is though, he had to have stepped up within the last 30 seconds or so of when he fell, so ...

 

[taxlady]

Oh dear, I can understand why you insisted on the ER, medtran. Sending positive vibes and god bedring (Danish for good bettering) to Craig.

 

[Aunt Bea]

KFC and snacks.

We spent several hours in the ER today. Had to go to Miami and had to stop at a gas station while there. Craig managed to trip and fall, going down on both knees and face planting. Skin on both knees was messed up and bloody, and I was worried about rods and plates from his spiral fractures 4 years ago this month that are anchored close to his knee. And, most importantly, he had bloody abrasions in a semicircle around 1 eye, and bridge of nose, with some blood in his left nostril as well. I didn't see him fall, but someone else did and told me his head hit the ground. He also wasn't able to get up on his own. I had to get a nice young man to help me get him up after i paid for stuff to craft makeshift icebags, and help me get him in the car. So, I made him go even though he didn't want to. CT scans were fine of head and neck, and x-ray of knee, so they cleaned up and dressed his wounds, and sent him home. He's not a happy camper tonight because he's developed aches and pains pretty much everywhere. He's going to be hurting tomorrow.

He's been stumbling more often the last couple of months, enough so that I was going to mention to his GP next time we see him. He said he fell because he didn't realize there was a step down. Thing is though, he had to have stepped up within the last 30 seconds or so of when he fell, so ...

Glad to hear that Craig’s injuries are mostly superficial.

Definitely mention it to his PCP.

I’m not sure how best to prevent these things from happening.

My first thought was a rollator but I’m not sure that would have helped in this situation.

 

[Aunt Bea]

I took the car out to get my annual flu shot and new Covid vaccination so I stopped at the local Wegman’s and picked up a slice of pepperoni pizza.

I’m getting lazier and more apathetic about planning and preparing meals.

 

[caseydog]

I was starving so I started with a snack. I was also pooped out from unloading, weighing, recording, and putting away the stuff that was delivered in my weekly basket (produce and lots of other locally raised / produced stuff). The snack was a smørrebrød, (Danish style, open-faced sandwich) of sliced, hard cooked egg and some small shrimp. Later, after resting a bit, I had a duck egg, a couple of large breakfast sausages, and some toasted rugbrød (Danish style, heavy, rye bread). I also had a salad of mizuna, celery (rib and leaves), shaved red onion, feta, dressed with my batch vinaigrette and some garlic marinated olives. I only took pictures of the smørrebrød.
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Your foods remind me of IKEA furniture.

CD

 

[taxlady]

Your foods remind me of IKEA furniture.

CD

Have you ever been to the airport in Keflavik, Iceland? Talk about feeling like you are surrounded by Ikea furniture.

 

[caseydog]

Have you ever been to the airport in Keflavik, Iceland? Talk about feeling like you are surrounded by Ikea furniture.

I have only been to Reykjavík in Iceland. It was in 1978, so I don't remember the decor. I remember the people were very nice, and very eager to try to sell me souvenirs.

CD

 

[taxlady]

I have only been to Reykjavík in Iceland. It was in 1978, so I don't remember the decor. I remember the people were very nice, and very eager to try to sell me souvenirs.

CD

Was the main international airport in Reykjavik back then? To me the decor wasn't striking until Stirling (my late husband) pointed it out. But, I am Scandinavian and have lived in Scandinavia, so it was just Nordic modern to me.

 

[Jade Emperor]

Seafood Bobo

 

[dragnlaw]

Freezer Suprise. 2 stuffed peppers. Very tasty, not the peppers so much but the filling certainly was. Have 2 more still in the freezer and looking forward to.
Had some extra rice l/o so popped that around the peppers and spread the last of a mushroom gravy over. Have enough left for a partial snack/lunch.

 

[Andy M.]

We were out and about in the early afternoon so I suggested stopping at McDonald's. I wanted to try the chicken big mac. It was awful but the fries were worth the trip.

But that wasn't dinner, I had a meatloaf sandwich, chips and pickles.

 

[medtran49]

Glad to hear that Craig’s injuries are mostly superficial.

Definitely mention it to his PCP.

I’m not sure how best to prevent these things from happening.

My first thought was a rollator but I’m not sure that would have helped in this situation.

Oh, he'd fight a walker for sure. He couldn't wait to get rid of the one he used for a  very short time after he got out of the wheelchair 4 years ago after his broken leg.

What would help would be for him to pay attention to his surroundings, but he doesn't seem to have very much spatial awareness since the stroke 4 years ago, so has to be reminded, which I do when I'm present and there is an uneven surface. But, there are also some balance issues going on as well.

 

[taxlady]

I get newsletters from Harvard Medical School Healthbeat that tell me about reports that I can buy. One of the ones I have considered getting is "Everyday Balance Exercises". It seems to be aimed at older people. I'm not necessarily suggesting that you buy that report, but maybe his doctor can suggest some exercises that would help with balance. BTW, does he pick up his feet properly when he walks, or has he started shuffling, like some people do after a stroke or as they age?

 

[dragnlaw]

I can not walk on uneven surfaces anymore. If I suspect I have to - out comes the cane. Two things I hate is 1. falling and 2. whacking my head.

I used to use Harvard for looking things up but I seem to use John Hopkins now - Fall Prevention - Exercises (and it's free.)

 

[taxlady]

I can not walk on uneven surfaces anymore. If I suspect I have to - out comes the cane. Two things I hate is 1. falling and 2. whacking my head.

I used to use Harvard for looking things up but I seem to use John Hopkins now - Fall Prevention - Exercises (and it's free.)

Thank you, that's useful. I have noticed that my balance isn't as good as it used to be, in particular when I get tired. Do you do any of those exercises?

 

[dragnlaw]

No, I'm just careful to try and not let my body get ahead of my feet. Legs and feet don't always listen to your brain when you turn quickly - takes time for them to catch up to the signal - that's when you are liable to tilt. Inside a house there is furniture and walls to help catch you. Outside - that's when a cane comes in handy. Not shy about using it. Rather use a cane to not fall in the first place, hate crawling across the lawn to the nearest telephone pole to help me get up. In my case, it's not just age but meds that can affect balance.

Peripheral vision also plays a part. Fit of shoes. Concentration/focus. Slowing down.

 

[blissful]

An exercise to strengthen balance and leg muscles, is to stand in the kitchen next to the counter on one leg, without using the counter for balance unless needed, for the count of 20. Then the same on the other leg for a count of 20. If you can do both for 20, without touching the counter you are doing well. Another is doing lunges with each leg forward.