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My best photos from my stay in the rehab hospital: (Original Post) CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 OP
Are you home? we can do it Apr 16 #1
I am indeed home, since this last Sunday. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #3
How long were you in rehab? PatSeg Apr 16 #20
2 weeks in rehab. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #60
I'm sure you are happy to be home again PatSeg Apr 16 #66
Yay! So happy you are home & feeling better! SheltieLover Apr 16 #27
Great ro hear that, Peggy!!! 70sEraVet Apr 16 #37
Wonderful news! summer_in_TX Apr 16 #43
Nice to hear! take it slow. Eko Apr 16 #67
Glad to hear that ☀️ we can do it Apr 16 #77
So glad to hear you're home again! Lonestarblue Apr 17 #103
Hi Peggy! FalloutShelter Apr 16 #2
Thanks so much, my dear FalloutShelter! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #6
Pegs! You're back! CousinIT Apr 16 #4
Thanks for your enthusiastic reply, my dear CousinIT! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #7
Beautiful. Hope things are going well. Climate Crusader Apr 16 #5
Thanks so much, my dear Climate Crusader! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #8
Welcome home, great to see your post and your cool pics Walleye Apr 16 #9
Ah, thank you so much, my dear Walleye! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #10
Welcome Home!!! littlemissmartypants Apr 16 #11
Thanks so much, my dear lmsp! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #33
Glad you're home! 2naSalit Apr 16 #12
Thanks very much, my dear 2naSalit! I'm glad too. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #34
Good to see your recovery is progressing...best thoughts and wishes! (n/t) Moostache Apr 16 #13
Thanks very much, my dear Moostache! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #36
It wasn't as pretty here while you were gone. Teacher of the Year Apr 16 #14
Aw, what a lovely thing to say, and thank you for it, my dear Teacher of the Year! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #38
Glad you are home &the hospitalground crew does nice work irisblue Apr 16 #15
Thanks so much, my dear irisblue! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #39
You must be improving to be able to provide us with your art. NNadir Apr 16 #16
Thanks so much, my dear NNadir! I am driven to post what I have. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #40
Lovely photos, Peggy! Grim Chieftain Apr 16 #17
I appreciate your kind words a lot and thanks for them, my dear Grim Chieftain! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #41
Welcome home CaliforniaPeggy. kairos12 Apr 16 #18
Thanks very much, my dear kairos12! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #42
So happy you're doing well and enjoying your hobby! senseandsensibility Apr 16 #19
Thanks for your great thoughts, my dear senseandsensibility! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #44
Good to hear you're home. boonecreek Apr 16 #21
Thanks very much, my dear boonecreek! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #45
Welcome back Peggy Orrin_73 Apr 16 #22
Aw, thank you so much, my dear Orrin_73! That's lovely. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #46
So glad you're home CP mountain grammy Apr 16 #23
Thanks so much, my dear mountain grammy! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #47
Great photos radical noodle Apr 16 #24
Thanks so much, my dear radical noodle! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #48
Great photos! And I'm very glad to hear you're home! highplainsdem Apr 16 #25
Thanks very much, my dear highplainsdem! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #49
That almost looks like Century City BlueWaveNeverEnd Apr 16 #26
Very smart of you, my dear BlueWaveNeverEnd! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #51
I worked in CC more than 30 years ago!! Glad you are recovering BlueWaveNeverEnd Apr 16 #63
Happy to hear you are home & feeling better, Peggy! SheltieLover Apr 16 #28
Thanks so much, my dear SheltieLover! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #52
Always! SheltieLover Apr 16 #57
Welcome back to where you've been missed and anxiously waiting for your healthy return 🌺 Deuxcents Apr 16 #29
Thanks so much, my dear Deuxcents! Your kindness means a lot to me. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #53
Wonderful to see you again Peggy! Your name is synonymous with fine photography. George McGovern Apr 16 #30
You are defintely too kind, my dear George! And I thank you for your generous thoughts. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #54
Peggy, you are such an accomplished photographer Diamond_Dog Apr 16 #31
Aw, thank you so much, my dear Diamond_Dog! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #55
Memories for you Mira Apr 16 #32
Thank you, dear Mira, for your generous and tender words . . . They touch me deeply. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #56
Happy to hear from you , Ms. Peggy. :) NJCher Apr 16 #35
What a great analysis, and thank you for it, my dear NJCher! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #58
Great photos, CaliforniaPeggy! HeartsCanHope Apr 16 #50
Thanks very much, my dear HeartsCanHope! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #59
Such excellent news, dear Ms Peggy. huggggggs. Continuing vibes niyad Apr 16 #61
Thanks so much, my dear niyad! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #68
Going through what you went through sure didn't kill your creativeness. Great pics! Fla Dem Apr 16 #62
Thanks so much for your lovely thoughts, my dear Fla Dem! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #69
I'm so glad you're home, CaliforniaPeggy! MIButterfly Apr 16 #64
Thank you so much for your generous thoughts, my dear MIButterfly! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #70
Nice images. bluescribbler Apr 16 #65
Thanks for your great thoughts, my dear bluescribbler! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #71
Very nice pics, Peggy peggysue2 Apr 16 #72
Thanks so much, my dear peggysue2! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #75
Glad you're home and hope for a speedy recovery and good outcome. 🙏 surfered Apr 16 #73
Thanks so much, my dear surfered! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #76
👍 surfered Apr 16 #80
Glad you are home, sweet friend... peacebuzzard Apr 16 #74
Awww. . . thanks so much for your generous remarks, my dear peacebuzzard! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #79
Don't have a photo, but ... marble falls Apr 16 #78
Thanks for sharing your incredible story, my dear marble falls! Yikes! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #81
omg forgive me, but I chuckled at this scenario peacebuzzard Apr 17 #98
I find it funny, myself. Seven years ago - cancer free! marble falls Apr 17 #105
What great news! gademocrat7 Apr 16 #82
Thanks so much, my dear gademocrat7! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #84
Welcome home! debsy Apr 16 #83
Thanks so much, my dear debsy! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #85
Thanks Peggy! orangecrush Apr 16 #86
You're welcome, my dear orangecrush! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 16 #87
I'm so thrilled that you owned your joy during your stay CP, JMCKUSICK Apr 17 #88
Thank you so much, my dear JMCKUSICK! I always seek joy. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 17 #90
I guess beauty is wherever you find it. JohnnyRingo Apr 17 #89
You got that right, my dear JohnnyRingo . . . CaliforniaPeggy Apr 17 #91
Amazing Randomthought Apr 17 #92
Thank you so much, my dear Randomthought! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 17 #93
glad to read that you're home, peggy. hope your adjustment back to "normal" life hasn't been too orleans Apr 17 #94
Thanks so much, my dear orleans! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 17 #95
very nice Skittles Apr 17 #96
Sprung you already? malthaussen Apr 17 #97
Photography..........the best medicine! HAB911 Apr 17 #99
Welcome home, Peggy! And those are spectacular photos! Rhiannon12866 Apr 17 #100
So glad to hear that you are home and feeling better! Callalily Apr 17 #101
I am so glad that you are doing better and you are at home! OldBaldy1701E Apr 17 #102
Nice pics! Take it easy. The healing process can be slow. 💚 Clouds Passing Apr 17 #104
Clearly Peggy you are not taking this circumstance completely lying down. George McGovern Apr 21 #106
My dear George! One place I will NEVER drink from is shown in your amusing toon! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 21 #107
Shadow has other sources too. In a pinch any old mud puddle will do. George McGovern Apr 21 #108

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
3. I am indeed home, since this last Sunday.
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 02:32 PM
Apr 16

I hesitated to announce it since I was feeling pretty weird! But I'm better now; the weirdness is fading.

PatSeg

(53,361 posts)
20. How long were you in rehab?
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 03:51 PM
Apr 16

Good to hear you are home. I always do better when I'm at home.

PatSeg

(53,361 posts)
66. I'm sure you are happy to be home again
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 07:07 PM
Apr 16

When I was in rehab two years ago, "getting out" was almost like being released from prison.

Lonestarblue

(13,555 posts)
103. So glad to hear you're home again!
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 09:57 AM
Apr 17

Here's hoping you're soon able to take photos at your local farmers' market.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
6. Thanks so much, my dear FalloutShelter!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 02:35 PM
Apr 16

I'm glad you like those! #2 is certainly one of my favorites.

I am slowly, glacially getting better. This is not going to be quick.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
7. Thanks for your enthusiastic reply, my dear CousinIT!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 02:38 PM
Apr 16

Yup, I'm back and very glad to have my big desktop computer to play on.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
8. Thanks so much, my dear Climate Crusader!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 02:40 PM
Apr 16

Glad you enjoyed my photos.

Things are going OK. I miss the structure of the hospital. Now the structure is up to me.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
10. Ah, thank you so much, my dear Walleye!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 02:45 PM
Apr 16

I appreciate your very kind words.

I had a great time taking all of those!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
34. Thanks very much, my dear 2naSalit! I'm glad too.
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:17 PM
Apr 16

Things were a bit weird the first couple of days, but it's fading now.

#2 and 4 seem to be the favorites!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
36. Thanks very much, my dear Moostache!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:19 PM
Apr 16

Yup, my recovery is progressing but alas, it's glacial! Love your thoughts and wishes!

14. It wasn't as pretty here while you were gone.
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 03:23 PM
Apr 16

Very glad you are feeling better. I'm not surprised you were out looking for something beautiful as part of your healing. :0) Stay well. We need you here.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
38. Aw, what a lovely thing to say, and thank you for it, my dear Teacher of the Year!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:23 PM
Apr 16

Taking photos is in my blood for sure. My iPhone performed well, I think.

I sure hope to never be this sick again.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
39. Thanks so much, my dear irisblue!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:30 PM
Apr 16

The crew outside really does nice work. It's a lovely space!

NNadir

(38,392 posts)
16. You must be improving to be able to provide us with your art.
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 03:34 PM
Apr 16

We are all pleased to see it, and wish you further progress in your recovery.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
40. Thanks so much, my dear NNadir! I am driven to post what I have.
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:32 PM
Apr 16

Glad you're enjoying it.

I have lots of progress to make. It's glacial.

Grim Chieftain

(1,947 posts)
17. Lovely photos, Peggy!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 03:41 PM
Apr 16

So very glad you are home and on the mend. Please take care, pamper yourself and know that you are in our thoughts and in our hearts.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
41. I appreciate your kind words a lot and thanks for them, my dear Grim Chieftain!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:33 PM
Apr 16

I'm doing what I can to get better and your support is essential!

senseandsensibility

(25,389 posts)
19. So happy you're doing well and enjoying your hobby!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 03:47 PM
Apr 16

No doubt being able to do that will help in your recovery. You rock, CP!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
44. Thanks for your great thoughts, my dear senseandsensibility!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:37 PM
Apr 16

I do enjoy taking and processing my photos; I'm limited by the fact that I don't drive yet. But it's coming!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
45. Thanks very much, my dear boonecreek!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:39 PM
Apr 16

I wish it would speed up!

And I'm glad you enjoyed my photos.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
47. Thanks so much, my dear mountain grammy!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:43 PM
Apr 16

There's no place like home!

I loved taking those photos.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
48. Thanks so much, my dear radical noodle!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:46 PM
Apr 16

Actually, I haven't taken any photos since I got home; it takes more energy than I currently have. I can't even drive yet!

But it will come.

Deuxcents

(27,488 posts)
29. Welcome back to where you've been missed and anxiously waiting for your healthy return 🌺
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 04:56 PM
Apr 16

We’re gonna be wanting to hear how you’re recovering and are so happy with the beauty you see with your camera..a sure sign of things to come

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
53. Thanks so much, my dear Deuxcents! Your kindness means a lot to me.
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:58 PM
Apr 16

My photographic eye is always awake and searching for suitable subjects!

So when I'm stronger, I will definitely make use of it.

Diamond_Dog

(40,886 posts)
31. Peggy, you are such an accomplished photographer
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 04:59 PM
Apr 16

You even manage to find interesting images from a hospital bed! I’m just blown away!

If there ever was a DU photo contest with the theme of “Angles” ….. I think you’d definitely make the top choices.

Mira

(22,693 posts)
32. Memories for you
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:00 PM
Apr 16

fabulous sharing to me.
Im so very glad you are recovering and are at home and have the wonderful gratitude shining all over you and are sharing it all with us.
Love you Peggy.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
56. Thank you, dear Mira, for your generous and tender words . . . They touch me deeply.
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 06:04 PM
Apr 16

Love you too, dear Mira.

NJCher

(43,398 posts)
35. Happy to hear from you , Ms. Peggy. :)
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 05:17 PM
Apr 16

The first photo with the pink flower is a study in shape contrasts. Grass blades criss-crossing, almost oval blades (with a tip on them), and round buds.

The last one, with the bright yellow umbrella, is a color contrast.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
58. What a great analysis, and thank you for it, my dear NJCher!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 06:06 PM
Apr 16

I felt what you said, and that's important.

niyad

(133,614 posts)
61. Such excellent news, dear Ms Peggy. huggggggs. Continuing vibes
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 06:32 PM
Apr 16

for your complete recovery and healing.

Fla Dem

(27,739 posts)
62. Going through what you went through sure didn't kill your creativeness. Great pics!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 06:35 PM
Apr 16

And a belated WELCOME HOME!!!!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
69. Thanks so much for your lovely thoughts, my dear Fla Dem!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 07:50 PM
Apr 16

I suspect that nothing could kill my creativity--it might be submerged for a time, but it always comes back.

Thanks so much for all your great wishes!

MIButterfly

(3,040 posts)
64. I'm so glad you're home, CaliforniaPeggy!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 07:01 PM
Apr 16

I hope you feel better and stronger every day. Thank you for the photos and keeping us posted on your progress. I wish you all the best, always!

Much love,
MIButterfly

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
70. Thank you so much for your generous thoughts, my dear MIButterfly!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 07:52 PM
Apr 16

I don't think my progress is that quick; I'll take whatever shows up!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
71. Thanks for your great thoughts, my dear bluescribbler!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 07:53 PM
Apr 16

I hope I'll be able to get out of my house for some real photos--new ones--very soon!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
76. Thanks so much, my dear surfered!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:25 PM
Apr 16

I appreciate your generous remarks! I can only hope that my recovery will be speedy!

We know the outcome will be good, based on what I've learned so far.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
79. Awww. . . thanks so much for your generous remarks, my dear peacebuzzard!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:26 PM
Apr 16

Everyday I'm glad to be here.

marble falls

(72,448 posts)
78. Don't have a photo, but ...
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:26 PM
Apr 16

... after my bladder surgery I was encouraged to sit in a chair as much as possible within a couple days after the "procedure". I was wired up, tubed up and carried a bag to collect urine.

I'm a determined individual and I decided that if I worked slowly, I'd just swing my body over the side of the bed, gather up the wires, tubes and bag, turn and sit. It didn't work and I got bound up turned half way, the call button out of my reach, stuck like a fly in a spider's web.

In just a few minutes a nurse walked in and untangled me and got me sat down.

"Boy am I glad to see you, how'd you know I was in deep?"
"I came in to find out why you were mooning the nurse's station!", she said.


I am so glad you've pulled your 'escape' off and are doing well. And thanks for the photos, especially the first one.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
81. Thanks for sharing your incredible story, my dear marble falls! Yikes!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:30 PM
Apr 16

I didn't have any adventures quite like yours. However, I'd lost my call button several times, until I figured out how to keep it in reach! Then I was OK.

Glad you enjoyed the photos!

peacebuzzard

(5,887 posts)
98. omg forgive me, but I chuckled at this scenario
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 06:04 AM
Apr 17

marble falls, we must be somehow related because that is what would have happened to me.....I always get lost in some kind of pickled mess. Glad you made it out of your web and are here to tell the tale...I mean it was a tragic situation to be confined like that, but thank goodness you made it out and lived to tell the tale!

gademocrat7

(12,001 posts)
82. What great news!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:33 PM
Apr 16

Thank you for sharing your rehab photos with us. So glad you are home and recovering well. Take care.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
84. Thanks so much, my dear gademocrat7!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:36 PM
Apr 16

I love to share!

I am taking care and enjoying being at home.

debsy

(1,017 posts)
83. Welcome home!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:35 PM
Apr 16

It is great to hear you are back! At least you had a bit of nature and some blue sky to look at while you were at rehab. The flower is so vibrant and looking up between the two buildings gives quite an architecturally satisfying view of that beautiful blue!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
85. Thanks so much, my dear debsy!
Thu Apr 16, 2026, 09:38 PM
Apr 16

It was wonderful to see that bit of nature! The sun, the breeze, the colors--all helped me.

I was thrilled with my photo of the skyscrapers! Always wanted to get a shot like that--and now I have.

JMCKUSICK

(6,515 posts)
88. I'm so thrilled that you owned your joy during your stay CP,
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 12:02 AM
Apr 17

And that you then went and got yourself some.

That's the best part of this story for me.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
90. Thank you so much, my dear JMCKUSICK! I always seek joy.
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 01:42 AM
Apr 17

I don't always find it, of course. But when I do . . .

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
91. You got that right, my dear JohnnyRingo . . .
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 01:44 AM
Apr 17

I'm very lucky.

And indeed, I am getting well, even if it's slower than I'd prefer.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
93. Thank you so much, my dear Randomthought!
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 01:51 AM
Apr 17

I certainly have the photographer's "eye." It has gotten more skilled as I've gotten older.

orleans

(37,125 posts)
94. glad to read that you're home, peggy. hope your adjustment back to "normal" life hasn't been too
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 02:06 AM
Apr 17

overwhelming.

and great pictures.
you might've lost some sleep or some weight in that hospital / rehab
but you certainly didn't lose your magic touch with that camera

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
95. Thanks so much, my dear orleans!
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 02:13 AM
Apr 17

Actually, my adjustment back to whatever "normal" life is, has been pretty overwhelming at times. It's weird!

However, my photographer's eye is as steady and reliable as ever. Thank goodness! And all of those were taken with my iPhone 11!

Rhiannon12866

(257,807 posts)
100. Welcome home, Peggy! And those are spectacular photos!
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 06:52 AM
Apr 17

Maybe you could come up with an appropriate contest theme for those skyscrapers!

Callalily

(15,412 posts)
101. So glad to hear that you are home and feeling better!
Fri Apr 17, 2026, 06:55 AM
Apr 17

As I always say, there are photo ops everywhere and your photos prove that!

George McGovern

(12,581 posts)
106. Clearly Peggy you are not taking this circumstance completely lying down.
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 12:52 AM
Apr 21

I wish you hopeful healing.

George

Oh, by the way,

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,805 posts)
107. My dear George! One place I will NEVER drink from is shown in your amusing toon!
Tue Apr 21, 2026, 01:03 AM
Apr 21

However, I do have plenty of healthy places to drink from!

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