Monday, December 1, 2014

Time to knit more beanies... ;)

I am missing a few of the beanies and hats I knit last year. I will make new ones.

I still have leftover yarn from the ball of yarn I made the oatmeal beanie, with a purple stripe. I don't have anymore of the purple, but I do still have some of the blue bulky yarn I used to make hats.

I will take photos of my finished products and post them on my Facebook page... HandmadeByJendy

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

I'm not the same person I was 20 years ago


I've heard through the grapevine that I should be able to do a whole thanksgiving dinner since I'm still young. Well, I am just 45, but I've been dealing with MS, which is a chronic progressive disease. I may look like I'm someone who could do it, but I'm NOT!

I can barely walk 3 eighths of a mile before needing to rest for at least an hour.

I am still relatively young, but I'm not the person I was 20 years ago. If I stand in one place for too long, the muscles in my legs freeze in a way and forget how to walk.

Friday, July 11, 2014

Blast of Summer pt 2

The first blast was before the 4th of July, possibly before the official start of summer. We had temps up into the 80s. They are here again.... I wish I had a window A/C unit. The temp in my apartment got up to 83 degrees. My front door was open and the fan is on full blast.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

.... Insurance

I went to the pharmacy to pick up my refills, when I remembered that there was another prescription that I needed to be refilled, too. I ask about it, they tell me it would be ready in 15 minutes. After 5 minutes I get told that my insurance didn't want to fill that one, but suggested a similar med.

I have experience with the suggested medication, and it didn't really work for me. I'm guessing that over the past 14 years they have cleared my past prescriptions out of my file. I have been using the same pharmacy for the past 14 years.  GRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Patrick Roche - "Siri: A Coping Mechanism"

This post actually got posted in the Jendie Cooks blog. Check for the message from Patrick Roche.

Friday, March 21, 2014

Wendy-isms

Out House Steak Back... said instead of Outback Steak House.

Eye Gag... when I couldn't think of blindfold.

Bleans instead of Beans.... which coincides with Blandon instead of Brandon.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Whose legs are attached to my body?

They sure aren't mine, they don't feel right.

I walked over to the hospital today. I had gotten a letter from my insurance company, saying that I can get the MRI that my neurologist wants me to get, but I got told that I'm supposed to call a number and make the appointment.

I call the number I was given, but I got told that they can't schedule an MRI for me until after THEY get the referral paperwork and after checking, they don't have it yet.

WTF???

The referral paperwork I got said it's good from March 6, 2014- April 5, 2014. I received the paperwork on March 13, 2014.

I feel like my body is revolting against me. I get slightly too warm and double vision comes on faster than a momma grizzly attacks the person touched her cubs.

I am not happy about what MS has done to me. All I want to do is sleep.

Monday, January 20, 2014

Chocolate-Hazelnut Coffee

I just want to ramble about the most delicious coffee I've doctored lately.
I put one tablespoon of quality hot chocolate (I've used Ghiradelli and Starbucks) mix put into my coffee cup, then pour 13-14 oz coffee. Then add 2-3 tbsp hazelnut creamer.


The hot coffee on the dry cocoa mix helps it blend easier.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

What was I going to say?

About 10 minutes ago I had an idea of something to post in here.

My health has been somewhat sketchy lately....  I had a flare up of MS symptoms that had me going to the emergency room because I was in a lot of pain. I didn't even realize it was MS related until after talking with the ER doc.

Then a week later I got a cold... I'm still suffering from the sx- itchy, watery eyes; phlegm based cough; sneezing.

Unfortunately, Tom got Pneumonia again...


Nick's dad keeps forgetting that we share joint custody of him. He wants to move back to Colorado and take Nick with him. That isn't going to fly with me. Nicolas has told me on numerous occasions that he wants to live with me again. I would welcome this.

I'm thinking of submitting a new parenting plan with the court. Nick's dad has been keeping Nick away from me as a way to punish him.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Dreaming of washable wool

I'm ready to get started on my fall and winter knitting projects. My head is filled with ideas of lighter weight wool hats for everyone. I have some patterns to use, plus I use Ravelry for new ideas.

I made Nicolas a hat last year and am thinking about knitting up more, similar hats. It's a nice rib knit beanie.



The yellow hat is the one I made for Nic, but worn by me. The red hats shown in the pictures is the same hat, worn 2 different ways.

Merrily I go along.... knitting.

Dad

Here is what Cathy sent me about Dad's progress, during his recovery from the stroke.

"Now that I am home full-time, we have settled into a routine. He gets stronger every day and we are starting to get out more (doctor, physical therapy, bank, barber, Verizon, Fry's Electronics, restaurants, etc.) I am getting pretty proficient at hauling the wheelchair into the back seat. The BMW trunk is too tight a space.
Physical Therapy has been suspended temporarily.
Don's vision has been identified as the most likely culprit at the center of his dizziness and balance difficulties, which has been the biggest obstacle to him walking. He also has cataracts that are bad enough to fix.  So, the next step is cataract surgeries. He will have the worse eye (left) done on Monday, 8/26 and the right done on Monday, 9/16. It will not correct the double vision, but will help his focus in PT if he is not also struggling to see where he is going. Then, hopefully, upon his return to PT his eye exercises will eventually retrain the brain. All the specialists seemed to agree that cataract surgery would help."

Keeping my dad and his wife in my positive, healing thoughts.

Jendie

Friday, August 23, 2013

Pumpkin Dog Biscuits

Here is a Pumpkin Recipe that is healthy for them Cleo’s Pumpkin Dog Biscuits

2 eggs
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tablespoons dry milk
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 1/2 cups brown rice flour *
1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)

Preheat oven to 350.

In large bowl, whisk together eggs and pumpkin to smooth. Stir in dry milk, sea salt, and dried parsley (if using, optional). Add brown rice flour gradually, combining with spatula or hands to form a stiff, dry dough. Turn out onto lightly floured surface (can use the brown rice flour) and if dough is still rough, briefly knead and press to combine.

Roll dough between 1/4 – 1/2″ – depending on your dog’s chew preferences, – and use biscuit or other shape cutter to punch shapes, gathering and re-rolling scraps as you go. Place shapes on cookie sheet, no greasing or paper necessary. If desired, press fork pattern on biscuits before baking, a quick up-and-down movement with fork, lightly pressing down halfway through dough. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully turn biscuits over, then bake additional 20 minutes. Allow to cool completely on rack before feeding to dog.

* Brown rice flour gives the biscuits crunch and promotes better dog digestion. Many dogs have touchy stomachs or allergies, and do not, like many people I know, tolerate wheat.

Makes up to 75 small (1″) biscuits or 50 medium biscuits


A friend posted this recipe on Facebook.

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Mom's Homemade Super Laundry Sauce

Mom's Homemade Super Laundry Sauce

One Single tablespoon does a whole load of wash!

Here is an amazingly simple Do It Yourself detergent that doesn't leave any residue on clothing, gets nearly every stain known to man out the first time around and smells clean and fresh- oh and did I mention that it costs about $1.76 for 128 loads of laundry?
Since our teen son started working at a fast food restaurant, this has become our most-loved detergent recipe. His clothing was so saturated with heavy french fry and onion ring grease scent that even washing them in TIDE didn't take out the horrendous smell. I whipped up a half gallon of this detergent and washed his clothes while he was at school- he thought I'd gotten a new shirt from his boss at work! First time EVER that ALL of the smell finally came out of his clothes, without further à deux - here is my Super Laundry Sauce recipe!

As with ALL household/Soap/Detergent/ Cleaner recipes, please take the time to read through the ENTIRE recipe before starting it. It will save you loads of hassle with a recipe that doesn't set properly.

~ This makes 1/2 Gallon of concentrate ~
~ Btw, that's a full 128 loads of laundry!! ~

1 bar Fels Naptha (Yes, the ENTIRE Bar!)
1 cup 20 Mule Team Borax
1 cup Arm & Hammer Washing Soda (NOT BAKING SODA!!)
4 cups of hot water

http://www.budget101.com/myo-household-items/whipped-cream-super-laundry-soap-3993.html

Thursday, August 1, 2013

All-In-One Magic Bathroom Cleaner

  • All-In-One Magic Bathroom Cleaner
    Seriously... Just do it. You will never buy another store bought cleaner again. This stuff is amazing. I could rave about it all day, but then you'd be sitting here reading what I have to say instead of making it. So go make some now! And SHARE it on your page so your friends can make it too!! Feel free to friend request or follow me on facebook so you don't miss any of the awesome recipes I share Jessica Reichenbach
    What you need:
    -1 Professional Spray Bottle (it is worth the extra $1, trust me!)
    -8 oz. Distilled White Vinegar
    -4 oz. Lemon Juice
    -2 oz. Liquid Soap (I use Dawn)
    -2 tsp. Baking Soda
    -10 oz water

    To Mix:
    Add the Baking Soda and Vinegar FIRST and let it fizzle out before adding the rest of the ingredients because it will foam. Funnel in all the ingredients, squeeze out the suds, screw on your cap and go make your bathroom sparkle!

    To Use:
    Clear the surfaces, use toilet tissue to wipe off any dirt, hair, spilled liquids, ect. Using the lightest spray setting, spray down everything- sink, counter, mirror, faucets, tub and the whole toilet, inside and out. I let it sit while I sweep the floor. I then use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the surfaces from the cleanest to the dirtiest. In our house that means mirror, faucets, sink, tub/shower and then the toilet. Be sure to rinse out the tub/shower really well so it isn't slippery.

    Stubborn stains in your tub?
    Whether its a dirt ring at the top or dirt stuck in the textured bottom, this will solve your problem! Spray down the problem area heavily, and then using a sponge with a non-scratch scrubber, scrub in a circular motion. Again, rinse very well and then put on your shades because its going to be shiny. 




    I found this on Facebook and am looking forward to using it!

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Summertime...

Bleh, it's hot outside.... it's hot inside, too.

I want to create something, just not sure what to make...

A new dishcloth? Yeah, I could do that.

Work on the cowl/scarf for Maggie? I could do that.

Work on my crochet projects that  are in varying stages of incomplete? I could do that.

Sit on my ass and whine in my blog?  That's what I'm doing, right now!!

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Geneaology research and findings...

My dad's dad- Robert Louis Gach born in 1915 in MI - died in 1982 in CA,  his dad's name was Alfred and was  born 1880 in Bavaria. His wife was Hilda.

Recap- Alfred Gach born in Bavaria in 1880... Married to Hilda

Their son Robert Louis Gach born in Michigan in 1915, married to June (Bock) Gach (1918-1981)

They had 3 children - Patricia, Donald (see below) and Penelope

My father Donald Richard Gach, born 10-9-1943, in Michigan

My dad married my mom, Jeanne Shields,
They had 2 children, Wendy Diane (3-26-1969) and my sister Kimberly Jean (5-5-1970 - 12-18-2006)

I had 3 children - Brandon(1-27-1991) , Justin (3-24-1993), and Nicolas (2-12-2001).

Kim had 1 child (Gabriel Kenneth Crook born March 7, 2003)before her death in 2006.


This is kind of scattered, but the best I have so far.