INSOMNIACS place to talk in the wee hours

queenmomcat

Definitely 'do-able'.

sas-schatzi

You, guys just as I read " Now, I can handle that. The no pants ones....ewww." The heavens opened up to drench that fun thought. Also, back paged to see where the guy was. But thank you for the nice thought. OH, I finally got it. Loverly was talking about that guy being okay, but not when the don't have pants. Hmmm, slow.

Queenie, so sorry about the puter. Before my last fall the same shoe and foot that are trying to kill me, turned. Puter flipped out of my grasp, flew feet up, and then down on the ceramic. I thought it would be toast. Fired up. Amazed. VERY GLAD it sounds like you had no in juries. What up btw besides gardening?

All: We need to shout out to Ginger. She had the tooth problem and something else. She's MIA too long. I don't have contact info. Anyone?

Have a very nice weekend everyone. Feel blessed to be here with you Very happy at the moment

queenmomcat

Yeah, I'm totally fine--the bruises on my ego are fading, though the cats are still being sarcastic little $%#78s. At this point, just hoping the nice young tech dudes at staples can get the data off my old hard drive. And that I don't run into the sales staff member who keeps trying to convince me to get the "rental" version of Microsoft Office when I go to pick up the new computer.

Nothing going on here but gardening, thank deity. bring on the eye candy, ladies!

Loveroflife

Queenie, I was wondering what happened to you. No one here to tease. I don't believe you hurt yourself by tripping over your own feet. Were you trying to do the pretzel? Or were you trying to do this?

When I first read your post quickly, I thought you sat on one of your foot and had to order one....was thinking to myself I didn't know you had prosthetic foot. You see, my mind ,for some reason, is still programmed to my native language which has no plural (or different verb tenses). Hey, gardening is good and therapeutic.

I'm listening to a compilation of classical hits and Luciano Pavarotti just came on...what a coincidence. Ha!

I think Evie was trying to impersonate Elvis. Awww...those cheeks!

ShepK, I know what you are thinking. Does that mean I have a {replace5}amp;@ mind too? Ha! Your boy is so precious. I just want to carry him and hug him. Much more good looking than Rhett Butler. You know I have not seen or read Gone with the wind? Sorry you didn't have a good visit with your neurologist, but I am encouraged to hear that your anger motivates you to fight. Did you have an allergic reaction to Neurontin? If not you should consider trying Lyrica. Even though they are related, diabetic people have told me that it works better for their neuropathy. Not sure about fibromyalgia. I would think the same for fibro. Your neurologist is bat-poop crazy? I thought only psychiatrists are, well...they are of different species. What happened when you were 28? If it's too personal, no worries. Yes, I have heard from DH. The first day at medical camp, the doctors saw close to 300 people! I think the whole village came. Ha! Praise God though for these doctors who have the heart to help people. Yesterday was the first day Mitzy was by herself for over 8 hours. I'm happy to report that everything was intact. She was a bit nervous around lunch time and got on the second or third step of the stairs even though we blocked the area with chairs and stools ( yeah, we are talking about a girl who can jump a six foot fence), duh. I still think she thinks Daddy is taking a long nap upstairs. Ha! Next Monday will be another trial.

Mominator, oh how I wish I could listen to you play the flute. I like how it could sound both cheerful and peaceful. Your cheerful smile is contagious.

Ms. Sas, the candy dish lid is so beautiful and so are the other pieces. I agree with Forward. Where do you find room in your home to store these glasswares.

Forward, bummer about the countertop. How do you prepare meals? Btw, I like the humor about falling down. Knowing the anal me, I would stay down and pick up Mitzy's hair or crumbs on the floor.

JunieB, hope you get a good roommate this time too. Very stressful and annoying when the person is noisy and inconsiderate.

Susan, I went to Trader Joe's this morning after dropping the kids off from school. I was supposed to get two items- myzithra cheese and couldn't, for the life of me,remember the other item. Had to walk around the store for nearly 5-10 minutes trying to remember because I didn't want to stand in one spot trying to think and looking stupid. Finally, your name popped up and I remembered..,,,tada.

Blessing, hope DH continues to make progress.

Hiho, good idea about having relatives stay at a hotel. I'm sure they understand.

Pattycake, hope you continue to feel better.

Boy, that took me nearly two hours to write. That's how slow and easily distracted my brain is.

sas-schatzi

Loverly, what was that....................................

JunieB

Shep - Thanks! I seriously am going to try and find that T-shirt.

Lookforward - Thanks for the laugh. Absolutely need to find the positive.

Sas - O.k., I've checked and I don't qualify for case management services through my insurance. I have straight Medicare and a supplement. I spoke with the supplement people today and the case management service isn't provided under my policy. I think those services are available to those who have a PPO or a MedAdvantage policy. Other than home health care after being discharged from SNF with script from Ortho, I am responsible for the costs of transportation to doctors appts. and shopping/errands, housekeeping etc. This is why I have always made sure everything is done prior to any surgery (food in freezer, laundry, etc.), then I can coast for a time. My apartment is a handicapped equipped apt., plus I already have the shower chair, walker, long picker upper thingy, etc. So I'll just have to make do.

Also, the NW Seniors & Disabilities folks said they couldn't help me on a short-term basis, but if I needed help for the long-term that would be different. But I would have to pay a percentage of my income for those services.

Well I'm off to watch my favorite show (Grimm) now, so I'll check back later.

Loveroflife

Can't sleep.

JunieB, I just remembered you asked me a question about Mitzy's shedding. When we were at the SPCA, I asked my husband to run his hand through her coat to see how much hair would fall out. Nothing. She passed the test. Boy, were we fooled. Hair was/is everywhere. I run the Roomba everyday and each time we have a handful of hair.

I would get nightmares if I watch Grimm.

ShepK, how is Mitzy at herding? Not sure. She doesn't like cats or squirrels. She ignores for the cows we often see on our walk. Mitzy did try to bully my petite 12 yr old daughter a few times when Dd tried to feed her. One time she "scream barked" at my dd for saying "yum yum yum yum" repeatedly. Scared Dd and me. Today, she stopped eating and stared down Dd who was a few feet away singing and shaking her behind. Had to correct her right away.

Loveroflife

Jazzy, hope your job slows down a bit so you can enjoy life

Ok getting sleepy now.

Anonymous

JunieB ~ There is a program called "Neighbor to Neighbor" that matches up volunteer drivers for those who are disabled or retired. They drive folks for appointments, groceries, the pharmacy and such. I believe they also will pick up groceries and meds for those who are home-bound. The United Way here runs the program. Just found out about it from my friend's mom - she loves it.

Different versions of your shirt are on CafePress and eBay. CafePress does different discount codes all time - today's is 30% of with code SPENDREFUND until 11:59 p.m. PT. I'm tempted myself

Loverly ~ the "trauma" when I turned 28 was that 30 was fast approaching, lol! My Cousin, who was born 10 years and 2 days after me, is also "28". My Mother, Uncle, and Auntie are all "38". Youth runs in the family

Anonymous

Thought I'd share this:

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They also have a page with links for resources from other organizations:

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JunieB

Shep - Thank you so much for the link and info. I will check them out later today after I get back from grocery shopping.

feelingfeline

Shep I love it. YOur Mom sounds seriously cool. What a great way to handle disappointing curtains. I have read and many times seen GWTW. My parents were big fans. Only saw it in the big screen once, in a cinema in London with my Mum when I was in my early 20's. You are so right Ashley is a milksop. Yes maturity does change perspective on Melanie.

susan3

lovely...and I made my own.....ummmmm. I will buy next time

magdalene51

JunieB, I didn't see the original post but the tshirt put me in mind of this.

ShepK, I cracked up thinking about you standing up in the theater with your fist in the air yelling about curtains. This is my story.

JunieB

Oh my gosh Mags, those two pics are hilarious. I let out a huge laugh when I read them. Perfect t-shirt quotes.

Now I have one for you all to get a laugh from.

Earlier today I went grocery shopping and when I got to the store I needed to use the restroom. This particular company has 2 stores here in Salem and I usually go to the one in South Salem, but today I went to the store in North Salem. Once in the store I went into the restroom on the right side, just like at the other store, and it was empty. When I came out of the stall there was a man standing at the urinal (that I hadn't noticed going in), 2 men at the sinks & 1 man at the hand dryer. I was totally mortified and scooted out of there as quickly as my legs would carry me, hoping that none of the men noticed me. Went straight into the women's restroom to wash my hands. Obviously the women's restroom is on the left in that store. Yah think? Now on further reflection it is just a very funny story.

Shep - How are you doing today?

Loverly - Since Mitzi has displayed food protectiveness, have you considered putting her in a separate room by herself when she's eating? She probably had to fight for any food she got where ever she was before ending up at the shelter.

Hello feelingfeline!

Anonymous

JunieB ~ Oh My!

Anonymous

Mags ~ Some people are just so uptight! lol

However............

Anonymous

feelingfeline ~ My Mother is rather entertaining And she loves Gone With The Wind. (who doesn't?) For her high school prom, her Aunt made her an emerald green satin gown that resembled Scarlett's velvet curtain dress. Hmm....guess Mother was passionate about drapery even as a teen

feelingfeline

Scarlett O'Kitty! Well DH doesn't love GWTW, although he has never seen or read it. He absorbed some prejudices about the screen version as a child, he said that it had stereotype/stage southerners in it. I pointed out that it has a stage "oirish" man in it too, but that doesn't stop me loving it. (DH is from NC btw).

sas-schatzi

Sheesh, the old days, up and no sleeping in sif=ght. A few valium. Maybe.................

Anonymous

Hey Sas......what are you doing still up? My hip has been trying to secede for the past 3 days......aided by most of my spine. traitors! No break from the pain. I had dipped my toe into the Valie of the Dolls......only took half of one. Think a return trip is in order. I'll wave if I see you there

sas-schatzi

OH Sheppie, I was bad, I took three, slept for 4 1/2 hours--out---some happy muscles though, I'll tell youuuuuuu.........Not a complaining one in the bunch. I'll tell you what I did ONCE, by PM. Did it a couple three times over the years of a span of say 40 years.(guessing). Then undid by going to Essex. Oh well, wouldn't miss going to Essex.

Jazzygirl

Good morning Sunday Funday friends!

New Mexico had two really nice days of soaking rain, which is perfect timing for all the spring blooms. The mountains here got some snow yesterday, more further to the north and always kind of like it when the valley is fresh and green and there is snow on the mountain top. Still a bit cloudy this morning and cool outside, but loving all the moisture!

I was out and about patio furniture shopping yesterday and found something I LOVE, which is a custom made set, but very pricey and trying to decide if would use it enough to justify such a price. The guy kept saying "you will have this set for 30 years" and laughed, because at age 56, not exactly what I am most concerned about! Ha ha! I have one more place to go this week and then will decide if I am ready to purchase or wait a bit longer. Patio furniture shopping is quite fun!

Loverly- I enjoy life, even when busy at work. I have learned to strike a good work/life balance. When I am on contract though, my free time is very precious so I must pick and choose where I spend my time. It is an all or nothing world in the life of the typical consultant.

Have a good day folks!

Anonymous

Good Morning Y'all!

Loveroflife

Loveroflife

Hugs back to you ShepK.

JunieB, oh my dear!!!! My eyes widened and jaw dropped before I snorted with laughter as I was reading your incident. I can understand how mortified you were. I, too, had done it, but didn't go as far as using the toilet. When a girl gotta go, a girl gotta go. Poor you. Did you head straight out of the store afterwards?

Jazzy, I know you always try to balance your time. I live vicariously through you...not that I don't enjoy life myself. I wanted to hear what you have been up to.

Susan, how do you make your sauerkraut? Share only when you are better.

Jazzygirl

Loveroflife- busy with lots of things. House, yard and garden, working on a trip to the Big Apple with my sister this fall. I could use another day before I go back to work tomorrow, how about you?

Loveroflife

Jazzy, I could use not just another day, but several days off before going back to work. Haha!

Loveroflife

Ok, off to church to listen to Christopher Yuan....quite a gifted speaker.

Anonymous

Jazzy, I love when you post pics of New Mexico. So much natural beauty and your spring seems to come very early. I would want to sit outside all the time! An expensive patio set that will last 30 years? Go for it! Otherwise you'll be blowing/fanning the candles out on your 86th birthday cake and realize "dang! I could be lounging on that beautiful furniture right now!"

Loverly, I am so curious about your native language. Vietnamese? If there are no plurals how do you express that there is more than one? Which tense of a verb do you use; is it present tense for everything? So interesting! English is not a logical language at all. You can tear your dress and then shed a tear. The tire is flat and I tire of fixing it. I read a book today, I really like to read.....so many words have multiple meanings. And the words that sound the same; He ate the whole cake and tripped into a hole....You must have thought you were moving to a country of crazy people! (well...that is kind of true)