INSOMNIACS place to talk in the wee hours

sas-schatzi

Mari, Thanks. if I go through Best Buy I can use my Best Buy credit card and do 6 mos same as cash. How do those units. fit into best buy? Sorry, that's a dumb question. Can Dell be bought from Best Buy?

queenmomcat

Sas: the 'Business Dell' Marijen listed is a laptop (all three were) but I don't think it's one of the '360' ones, just a bog-standard 90-degree or thereabouts laptop (I didn't follow the link.) Do you mean a laptop that can be folded over like a table tent, or one for which the screen can be rotated on an axis level with the keyboard? Or something else?

(Sorry, haven't gotten to the technical terms for those two rotations.)

sas-schatzi

Queenie. the HP 360 tHAT I HAVE NOW, THAT IS DOING ONE OF IT'S crazy things like a stuck cap lock. That went off when I hit the a button.

which can rotate into a tent or 180 or 360. Mari has tried so hard to find me a unit. but I read the stuff and it skips over the top of my head. Basically, because it's off my learning care. I spent all day studying surgeries and writing b/c I care that folks understand surgery. With the computer, I want something that works, doesn't need a lot of attention, will work when I drop it, and can't be invaded. Does self maintenance and totally at my beck and call without any regard for it's needs or respect.

I want something I can sit at the table with, then go and sit on the couch with my feet up.

Loveroflife

Ms. Sas, melatonin..., Page 1429? Are u talking about this one?

Loveroflife

Ms. SMAARTY, Harrison is a cutie!!! His picture makes me smile.

Castigame

I had to take a 3 hr long nap yesterday afternoon. Guess my body really liked the idea of no more beating for the first time in 11 mo. Hyst post op was really good. I can drive now. No sex no exertion no swimming practically till new year.

3 hr long nap w TV on and missing important phone call made me little nervous about going back to work. Damned health insurance.

Still glad to be alive.

feelingfeline

Amen to that Castigame.

queenmomcat

Castigame: my sympathies/support. I've come to rather appreciate an afternoon nap, though in fairness my work schedule is my own to determine, being a) self-employed and b) a student. But my sleep-wake cycle, never much to write home about, was worsened by cancer, treatment and concomitant anxiety. Yours?

Sas: let me keep researching this computer thing, and the VPNs. I may not be much help with tech support specifics, as I'm not sure what's available in your area, but is my guess correct that you need BOTH a computer AND separate tech/security support? (caffeine hasn't kicked in after a long adrenaline-rush of a week)

sas-schatzi

Hi Queenie, I have tech support from NY that's outsourced to India. I've had them for years b/c they do problem correction and maintenance.

I was just wondering if there was a better way of doing it..........

It seems Apple doesn't have the problems that Microsoft has, but really no more clue than that. Thanks

sas-schatzi

Loverly, thank you so much

Hi Casti, That page that Loverly found for me has several posts about Melatonin. It's a naturally occurring hormone in the body that is sleep related. Hope the reading material helps.

Feline, your button art is beautiful, must have been fun puzzling the colors together. Was it for your daughter the ballerina?

magdalene51

Ft. Sill National Cemetery is an hour and a half away, but for several reasons, it was the best choice. The honors ceremony, the flag folding and presentation, the bugler playing taps, the Patriot Guard Riders - it was unforgettable.

My son sat in the front row next to me and took this and a few others. I took no pictures at all; just alternating numb and crying.

Everyone's gone home now except the youngest sister who seems to have moved in. At least she helps out. Started chemo again today, oncologist & chest X-ray tomorrow.

Wren44

Mags, Gentle hugs. Hope onc & xrays go well tomorrow.

Anonymous

Sas - I am on the amitriptyline. But DNP ordered 25 mg which I did take instead of the 10. Reason, I have been a mess for weeks / months, crying too much depressed, angry. And it helped me within 4 days. The cough, I think it is better but still there from the lungs and pressure. But the best part is the ultrasound revealed a nodule in my thyroid. If it is in the back and it probably is - that will cause excess phlegm, choking, lump in throat, coughing, hard to eat. This has been sent to the breast cancer oncologist at new cancer center. I am hoping they will have a specialist and just remove full thyroid, it is all lace anyway from Hashimoto's which runs in my family.

The pneumonitis was said to have cleared up, shown first in high def CT as pneumonitis called ground glass. But in PET CT said no pneumonitis. Or do you think, Sas, that it just did not show on the PET CT?

Need to go back to bed, meeting nephew and his wife in AM for brunch. I got 2 hrs so far. But yesterday I got 11 hrs or more, in bed until 3pm.

feelingfeline

Mags, such a beautiful and dignified funeral for your DH. Happy to hear you have had such support from your son and sister.

Anonymous

quick waves to all!

soft hugs for Mags......

Happiest Birthdays to The Queen

Big smiles lookin' at the (not so) wee babes

And NO NO NO DELL for Sassy! Dell has piss poor customer service and their products have short lifespans. Plus, once they discontinue a model, which they do very often, they no longer offer support or updates.

Asus or Lenovo are best. Our Security Officers use Lenovo in their patrol cars and the office staff uses them also. The County Officers and office staff tend to use mostly Asus.

Both offer the touchscreen and can be rotated and flipped to be a "tent" or a flat tablet. Sound is good too. You can always get a little speaker to use via bluetooth or the aux out. I have a Jambox - Love it! SoundBrick is good, as is the Best Buy house brand Insignia. Easy to find on sale for under 30 bucks.

I have a little 8 inch screen Asus Netbook from 2009. Still going strong and running Windows 10. No fancy HD screen (easier on my eyes) and not as fast as the new critters are. But 8 years is pretty impressive! Easy to toss in my big purse too.

My Desktop is a Lenovo - very nice. Not portable though

My laptop is a Lenovo Twist - has the nice 13 inch HD touchscreen and does the "yoga" positions. I use a bluetooth keyboard - hate laptop keyboards as I don't like being right on top of the thing to type. The laptop is my primary - such a nice lil' machine. Easy to move room to room with and cozy to snuggy in bed with Miss Pris to watch our movies.

Right now I am "slumming" on FFH's Asus laptop in the dining room. It's a great machine, but has a big screen and is too large to easily move room to room with.

We do have a Dell graveyard in the attic. isssss soooo scary up there!

Intel makes the best processors. The Asus laptop is a core I3 and is pretty spry. My Lenovo Twist is a core I7 and flies! I would recommend an SSD for the internal drive. Much more efficient, can take being jostled about and don't have the overheating issues the other drives do. Just be sure it is not an EMC SSD - it's a less efficient, slower drive that is used in cell phones. You'll have less "real" memory and slower speeds.

If worried about security - Windows 10 has the best protection money can buy - built in for free! Or instead of Windows, get a Chromebook. Chromebooks also have excellent built in security and do all necessary updates automatically. Basically just set it and forget it.

Both Windows and Chromebooks offer Tech assistance for free. No way would I trust a 3rd party to handle security issues.

Reckon I should try to sleep. There is a horrible fat bald man in my bed.....ick. My baby moved back in yesterday and is sleeping in the guest room tonight (instead of FF) until his room is finished being set up. They are both being complete drama queens and acting quite unpleasant. Not to each other....to me.

I've been having a rough recovery from Gamma Knife 3 weeks ago and biopsy last week. Headaches, nausea, stumbling over my own feet, stumbling over my own thoughts and speech..... synapses totally mucked up. Had family visiting again over the weekend and had "put on" as best I could so as not to worry them. They were not fooled. They also glimpsed FF's true self. Thought my gentle Uncle was going to deck FF a few times. His arms were too busy catching me while FF stampeded off ahead of us to get seated at the restaurant or to sit in the car. I only had my cane - FF doesn't like to push my wheelchair because the arms are too low for him and it's uncomfortable for him. Auntie is a good catcher too. Soooo embarrassing for them to see who I was so stupid to stay with for so long. Many things going to chit right now. Feeling very defeated. It will pass. But right now sucks. A lot.

Positive thing........took me so long to write this the fat man should be getting up for work! Then Pris and I can have our room back! After we put the ceiling fan on high to get the stench out first.........

Good Night most of you dear ladies! Good Morning Dear Feline and any of our "upside down" Sisters out there!

💜

feelingfeline

Morning Sheppy. I hope you continue to recover more and more from the surgery.

sas-schatzi

Whew Shep, Shall we send or bring the hemlock? So, it's 3 weeks since Gamma that means 4 weeks since we talked for more than 1 minute. I'm going through withdrawal. FFH what a toad, a farting toad.

Thank you for the info on the computer. Of course you have me spinning. I'll save this page with Mari's, Queenie's and your recommendations. Dells are off the list.

bbl.

sas-schatzi

Had great fun today talking with Dr Ansnelli re: C02 assisted laser mastectomies.

JunieB

Hello everyone!

It has been a bit since I was last here, but I am caught up on everyone's posts now.

I can't believe it's only a week until Thanksgiving. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday with your families. It would be fun for you ladies to share some of your favorite family Thanksgiving traditions, foods or funny cooking or family stories.

I have been busy with doctors appts., Kirby and other stuff. Using the bus for transportation, while I'm grateful to have it, it makes getting things done so much more drawn out and time/energy consuming. So once I get home I am tuckered out and my brain isn't able to really form any good conversation to post here. But I'm sure you all know how it goes. I have 4 loads of laundry sitting here all separated and sprayed, waiting for me to take them to the laundry room, but I haven't made it there yet. I now have no more towels in the kitchen or bathroom and won't be able to get to the laundry until Saturday. Dentist tomorrow, then volunteering on Friday.

Yesterday I had my appt. with Palliative Care, then went to the store to pick up a few items, and when I got home at 7 p.m. I started baking some Pumpkin/Cranberry/Pecan & Chocolate Zucchini Breads. I made them for a friend whose B-day was back on Oct. 31st. Because she is so busy we weren't able to get together until today for lunch, and she likes those breads. I can only do so much in any one day. After I got home from our lunch and my massage at 4 p.m. this afternoon I laid down and took a 2 hour nap. And so it goes!

Also, I've been having quite the time with phlebitis in my lower left leg. Had an Ultrasound, and no blood clot, but boy oh boy does it hurt. It's hot, red and burns. It hurts to even have the bed sheet rub across it. I am wearing my compression sock now, but I don't like them tho. So hard to get on.

Mags - Thinking of you and praying for your comfort. Thank you for sharing the pic of the flag folding. I was also very happy to read how everything worked out regarding the funeral planning, insurance, etc.

JeeNee - Welcome! I hope you can get more rest tonight. Ever since my mets dx in 2014 I've had insomnia from the treatments I'm on too. I have to take xanax, and a low dose muscle relaxer in order to get any sleep.

M0mmy - You have the worst luck with neighbors. So sorry. I hope things with the newest ones don't continue to go downhill from here. Your rolls sound yummy!

Sheppie - Ewww!, since I am very sensitive to smells, I think I'd have plopped on the couch or made FFH do so. So sorry he has been treating you so horrible. Can we pummel him when we get there?

Also, thanks for the info on the computers. I didn't realize your had such a wealth of knowledge on them.

Wren - Sorry I missed your B-day, but hopefully this will make you smile still.

Queenie - I wish you the happiest Birthday month! Vroom Vroom! Keep flying and keep'em guessing.

Loverly - Mia is such a cutie! Those pics are beautiful.

Sassy - I am really looking forward to December. It seems like you really have your hands full with trying to find a new computer.

Hello Bluebird! - Hope you are doing well.

Well I guess I'll say goodnight for now.

JunieB

Oh yeah here is a neat video that is inspiring and wanted to share with you all.

https://www.littlethings.com/chi-chi-therapy-dog/

feelingfeline

Wow, one incredibly lucky plucky dog.

M0mmyof3

Yep. That is why I can't wait until hubby can retire. We want to get out of here and go to Wisconsin where we can find peace and quiet.

Loveroflife

So weird my post disappear. I want to drop in really quickly to wish you a Happy Birthday.

kathindc

Thank you Lover. The cake looks scrumptious.

Loveroflife

Dang! Just realized they spelled your name wrong.

kathindc

LOL, I answer to just about anything. I was suppose to be a Cath(erine) but when I was born my dad said I didn't look like on, so a slight change in name. How are your girls doing. Hope DD1 is enjoying her new school and DD2 has adjusted to high school life. It can be such a trying time. Has your dad had his surgery? Think of you often.

Mags, it looks like a lovely service for your husband. Hope you are doing well. Sending prayers of strength your way.

sas-schatzi

Junie, Chi Chi is so beautiful and happy.Thanks

kathindc

DGD dressed for Shichi-Go-San with DGS

She was suppose to do it last year but her grandfather had just had a stroke.

sas-schatzi

.................................................kathindc Nov.16th, 2017

sas-schatzi

Kathy the kids are beautiful. What is Shichi-Go-San?