Dear So and So

[emily_in_nc]

DH and I are going to use separate bathrooms, except for when we have guests, of course, as we are so used to having double sinks, after 20+years of that.

You will love having separate bathrooms. We had that in our apartment in Mexico, and even though they weren't luxurious by any means, it was luxurious just having our own space. Of course we're back to one tiny bathroom in the motorhome, so I am back to rinsing whiskers from the sink each morning. And sometimes crossing my legs when I need a toilet and he's in there. My DH spends more time in the bathroom than I do!

[Crankin]

Right now we have 3.5 bathrooms. We still use the master bath at the same time, for "getting ready," brushing teeth, etc., as well as tandem showers. Once in awhile, DH will use the shower in the other bathroom on the same floor. It's more vying for the sink space than anything else. Plus, we won't have the storage room we have now. The only time I've ever had to "cross my legs" is when we were in our first apartment. Our first home had 2 bathrooms, no double sinks, and I did use the other bathroom quite a bit. But, we realized we needed to move when we figured out we are really only using the master bath and the half bath 90% of the time!

[emily_in_nc]

Right now we have 3.5 bathrooms. We still use the master bath at the same time, for "getting ready," brushing teeth, etc., as well as tandem showers. Once in awhile, DH will use the shower in the other bathroom on the same floor. It's more vying for the sink space than anything else. Plus, we won't have the storage room we have now. The only time I've ever had to "cross my legs" is when we were in our first apartment. Our first home had 2 bathrooms, no double sinks, and I did use the other bathroom quite a bit. But, we realized we needed to move when we figured out we are really only using the master bath and the half bath 90% of the time!

Yeah, I figured you had plenty of bathrooms in your current home since I know it is not a small house, but many houses are designed such that the master suite is quite separated from the other bathrooms, making them less convenient for use. We have almost always had more than one bathroom in our homes but always both used the master bath for that reason. Our Mexican apartment was unique in that it was small enough that the two bathrooms were right next to each other, so we could each use one without having to walk a mile, especially in the middle of the night! That was nice.

[Crankin]

From DH's side of the bed, the other bathroom now is as close as the master!
However, when we move, I won't make him go downstairs to pee in the middle of the night!

[emily_in_nc]

From DH's side of the bed, the other bathroom now is as close as the master!
However, when we move, I won't make him go downstairs to pee in the middle of the night!

I would probably fall! That's one thing I always think about with the tiny houses with lofts. For young folks only.

[OakLeaf]

Dear dentist who thought it was a good idea to pull out half of my bicuspids (you know, the cornerstone of the bite) when I was 11 years old,

My present dentist thanks you from the bottom of his wallet.

#7crownsandcounting

(At least this one is far enough forward that it doesn't get the intense pressure that the molars do, and I can get a porcelain crown instead of another gold one. Thank goodness for small favors.)

[emily_in_nc]

Oak,

I feel for you. I too had many teeth pulled as a child, including my two "canines" on the bottom. On the top, the teeth behind the canines, plus one other on each side (I don't know the names of them), plus four wisdom teeth. I have a small mouth, and all the original extractions were done for orthodontia; the wisdom teeth later (when I was in college), since the two on the bottom were impacted.

I have a bunch of crowns, several including root canals, an onlay, and fillings in all the teeth (other than the front and canine on the top) that don't have crowns. Crazy! And also crazy expensive! I had to have many early fillings replaced by crowns many years later after cracks developed from the old amalgam expanding. Over time, I had all the amalgams replaced with either porcelain fillings or porcelain crowns, so at least my mouth looks "pretty" when I laugh -- no metal that shows. But it cost a mint!

[Crankin]

Dear Body,

Nooooo! I am going away tomorrow and I am sick. Not horribly sick, but a mild version of my usual winter crud. I started feeling funny in my throat Monday night. Woke up yesterday with that still there, my eyes itching and my right eye tearing. Another round of the allergic conjunctivitis. My head is "full," but I am not having intense sinus pain, just occasional pain. No sneezing. Came home half dead at 6:45 PM, got in my jammies, ate dinner and went to bed. My stomach is slightly "off," but nothing bad, just the usual I get.
I have been using the over the counter eye drops for the allergic stuff ever since it was prescribed last fall. I also have been doing a tablespoon of ACV and honey in a cup of hot water daily. Restarted Claritin and Nasacort. I had gone back to Flonase, but it just irritates my sinuses. Woke up this morning with the sore throat gone, but the eye thing is driving me nuts. Not itchy, now just tearing in the right eye. A bit achy, stomach is still off, head is still so-so. I don't think I need to go to the doctor or need an antibiotic. Just hoping the eye clears up. Went out this morning to buy food for our stay up in Vermont and got some chicken barley soup at the natural foods store, too. I have an appointment to get my hair cut and colored at 2, and I will *not* cancel that.
It is going to be frigidly cold this weekend, so I am not happy right now. We sometimes do a short ski or snow shoe when we arrive, but I think I will skip that tomorrow.

[OakLeaf]

Ugh Crankin, feel better soon!

[Crankin]

The eye started to not drip/tear after lunch. It's still messed up, but better. I can feel my body going into recovery mode. Got my hair cut shorter again, so less fuss. Going to rest on the couch.

[Pax]

Glad it's getting better!

I had a mutant stye in my eye last week, it was huge... and popped up right before my interview, never been so thankful for aging droopy eyelids and glasses.

[Catrin]

Feel better quickly Crankin! I've never had a stye but it doesn't sound like fun

[Crankin]

I've never had a stye, either. I knew I was getting sick, though, because my eye looked sunken in and kind of stoned on Monday morning. Not crusty or red like regular conjunctivitis, but weird. I have now worn my glasses 3 days in a row. A record. My ear lobes are hurting from that.

[emily_in_nc]

Hope you're feeling better, Crankin. That does not sound fun, and right before a trip, too.

[Crankin]

I am about the same today. Very achy, which is either good or bad. I get these weird aches, mostly on my left side, as I am getting better from illness. Just a little worried that it is going in my chest, but, no real terrible signs of that. We got here about an hour ago; no snow, really, so we may be just snow shoeing and hiking. I need to feel better when I get up tomorrow.