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Rip,funny dog stuff-Did Bobbie tell ya'll about our dogs accomadations in FLORIDA.The dogs hotel was nicer than ours.It was cleaner and had a better pool. Yes, the dogs had a pool,not any old pool,but one shaped like a bone.They had dog suites,not a kennel,a suite,some with flat screen t.v.'s.,so your dog can watch their favorite show,most of the dogs were watching Hotel for Dogs.Some of the dogs were playing ball by the pool,some swimming.If you paided extra they would read a bedtime story to your dog.There were some happy dogs there.It was a dog resort,our dog loved it.I couldn't beleive it and my daughter will never be the same.
Pet Paridise in ST.Augustine if you want to ck it out.They say its a chain,several of them around.First one I've ever seen.It set new standards for our dog--I wish we had a bone shaped pool.
There is this young woman who is about 103 pounds from France walking down the road to Mexico,don't know where her starting point was but her backpack was as big as her.Tenn. is along ways from MEXICO.I wished I had talked to her more,I'm worried about her.People are crazy and she shouldn't be walking,don't know what she is doing or why.
Miz, Mom and 2 of my sisters are OCD. I am with certain things, and I'm sure all 7 of us have some form of it. Both sisters were treated for it. Meds, and counseling. It's a difficult thing to live with. Mom has gotten worse with the Parkinsons and dementia. It drives me crazy to watch her doing the same things over and over, but she can't stop. The more stressed you get, the more you will notice it. It's not something you can just stop. Maybe seeing a therapist and talking about it could help. Tenn. I can't even come up with an appropriate word for your brothers.I'm sorry things have gotten so bad for you. I hope all gets resolved soon, so you can finally have some peace. Peach, I hate to say it, but you might be right about the yeast infection, too. It will also make you feel like you have to go all the time. Why can't the clinic call you on the phone with your results. Call the doctor you originally saw, and let them get the results for you. The lab really isn't able to give you the results. They usually go to the doctor. I know, the rules suck! Feel better. Diane, You have it rough. Working 10 hour days, then going home to deal with the rest can't be easy. Keep on venting with us.
Tenn, so sorry to hear about all this is going on... People are unbelievable....... You are a great person and strong, you will whether this storm i am sure. People are like little swam buzzards sometimes.... hug to you....
rossella, one thing that comes to mind that I can not do anymore is be alone. There is no place in this house for me to go and be by myself. If I'm feeling stressed or upset in the evening/at night I can't even go for a drive or walk cause it will upset my mom too much. I can't be away from Mom more than 3 hours because she is incontinent. Hubby can watch her but he can't change her. I get tired of having to be home by a certain time. I'm sure there are more things but that's all I can think of right now.
miz u sound like me . i cant be gone toolong cuz my hubby also wont change my pa s brief s (pullups) . i notice dad has a sore on his side of his tummy , like skin has been ripped , shape of a c , then on his leg thigh theres blisters a long one . wonder how in the world that happen ? i tried to think . wanna blame it on the wheelchair but i dont see how ? am hoping it wont get infected , gonna watch it and if it doesnt heal ill get him to see the dr . happy birthday rip !!! have a good day you all . xoxo
Linda, A little peroxide on the wounds? & add some antibacterial like neosporin or bacitracin? Hope it improves quickly.
Rip, It's your Bday???? Happy, Happy. Treat yourself dear. Sometimes guys are so inept...your brothers probably don't know the signs of stroke. Sometimes they can be taught & sometimes not.
Diane, Good to hear from you. Sorry you're having a rough spell & my best for an improvement soon.
Kathy, Peach, Rosella, Ahhhh yes all the little things we have to remember to take/do now. I never used to write lists, but it doesn't help when I forget the lists. lol. Got groceries yesterday (both mom's & our's). I opened the trunk & realized that I had left the cooler for our groceries in the garage when I went to get mulch for the garden. OH S___T! Now I have to rush rush to deliver mom's stuff & try to get home before our frozen food thaws!!! I had planned on checking mom's sugar, fixing her new walker etc., but that will have to wait until wed. now. So much for explicit & efficient plans. But I deal with it better than I used to. A few years ago that would have ruined my whole day but now I can take it in stride better. My brother's girlfriend has a favorite saying..."Oh well". I've been using that alot.
Tenn, Still praying for justice for you dear heart. Hope GOD smacks some sense into your brother.
B321, Hey Captain! Hope a seaworthy feline finds you.
Happy Birthday, RIP! I, like miz, am having a hard time staying away from the "dark side". I used to be able to pull myself out of this but even with an increase in antidepressants, I find myself feeling like I'm sinking deeper and deeper into that black hole. My dad has been very difficult since getting home from the hospital last Friday. He's hell bent on proving he can do everything he could when he was 70. Just waiting for the fall that breaks his hip or causes another brain bleed. He's been treating me like I'm living the life of leisure. I just recently hired someone to clean his part of the house and the downstairs of my living space twice a month thinking it would give me a few minutes of rest. He thinks this isn't necessary so everyday I have to hear how this is a huge waste of money. He said he's always looking for something to do during the day. I told him to take a good hard look in the mirror and then honestly tell me that he is physically capable of scrubbing his bathtub and the toilets, mopping the kitchen floor, vacuuming all of the rooms, cleaning the refrigerator, cleaning the microwave, cleaning the cabinets, etc. etc. His response - who do you think used to do that? I said, how many years ago. It's been me doing all of it for at least the last 5 years. And I've told him, I'm not asking him to help pay for this. This is for MY sanity, not his. Last night, after working 9 1/2 hours, doing the grocery shopping on the way home from work, making dinner, cleaning up after dinner, reviewing his latest medical statements and other various mail with him, walking the dog, helping him into bed and assuring he had taken all of his meds, he was the one in bed resting comfortably and I was the one up until 11:45pm cleaning and disinfecting urine bags and then up at 6am this morning to get the trash out, walk the dog, help him with his catheter stuff, and head off to a full day of work. He, of course, will be napping most of the day. And, I know it's ranting, but my sister who does nothing, continues to be the wonderful, princess daughter. I don't get it. Anyway, sorry for being so negative. Had a huge meltdown after I got done with the urine bags last night and am still struggling with it this morning. RIP - I'll toast you with a glass of wine tonite! Hope you and everyone else has a wonderful day!!!
I still haven't started my gross journal yet so I'm trying to work from memory...AGAIN!!! lol So, if I miss something, please don't think it or you weren't important to me! YOU ARE!!!
Those experiencing the dark side, I'm really sorry! OK, I hate to admit it, but right now that's all I can remember! I am SO sorry! I promise to try to do better...Below you'll see why I'm not functioning very well...AGAIN... or still!!!
UTI update...Got a call from the Health Dept. this morning saying that I wasn't going to be happy. They had called the hospital for the culture results & IT HADN'T BEEN DONE!!!!! Someone from the hospital had cancelled it!!! They said that I could come in today & give another speciman, but it would be either Friday or Monday before they'd have the results. So I went to do the urine test with them & was told when I got there that another doctor had told them that I needed to take the Cipro for another 2 days & then be off of it for 4 days & THEN come back to do a culture because of me being on the CIpro it might give an inaccurate reading. Ran into my sister & started bawling & told her what was going on. She told me to get in her car & we were going back to the hospital to get some answers. We spoke with a very nice lady who is a patient advocate more or less in the ER. She proceeded to try to find out why the culture had been canceled & by whom. She found out that it was a computer glitch that dropped the order for the culture in between the ER & the lab! Technology at it's best! She talked to the Lab Directore, the main ER doctor & they decided since my sister was making all sorts of notes & asking for peoples names, etc. that they would be very helpful. I got to use the staff potty to pee in their cup, was given a private room away from other patients, was given a nice warm blanket to use while I was in their beautiful backless gown, had a nurse, & a doctor in a short time asking questions, making me comfortable, etc & the patient advocate was a constant companion. They did the infection test & sent my LIQUID GOLD to the lab to do the culture...hand walked it to them...I got a shot & another script for something to help with the bladder spasms & was told to come back middle of next week to do another culture to make sure that I was progressing ok. All at no charge to me! Think they were scared of being sued? That's what I thought too! THEN I had the appt. with the Wellbutrin doctor...YIKES!!! She was NOT happy with me & didn't mind sharing it. I told her that I didn't want to remain on the Wellbutrin so she gave me instructions to go off of it, but wouldn't perscribe anything to replace it with so I'm going to go through all of this sh!t without any anti-depressants!!! Can you imagine?!?! She would not even discuss anything for the anxiety or the depression & told me to go to someone else! I wasn't getting any help from her, but now I'm not sure what to do! Suggestions?? Anybody?? How in the world am I going to go through all of this without anything?? The good side is that after I've been off of the Wellbutrin for a while I can start drinking again! LOL I haven't had anything to drink in over 20 years so I think I'm due! LOL Suggestions for my first drink?? Gotta do something! The witch doctor did say that I can continue to go to the therapy sessions at that office if I want to so I guess that's a plus, but I know that whatever I say will be shared with her so what's the use?!?! Plus they all there are connected to her so I'd have to watch what I say all of the time...Their side against me, if you will...Suggestions?? Got my first drink figured out yet?? LOL I gotta laugh...I've sried too much today already! I'm SO flipping tired & just shaking inside!!! Is any of it worth it?? Don't know anymore! 'Bout to the point that I don't care anymore!
GP - Unbelievable! No wonder medical people have gotten such a bad name. (We aren't all like that, I assure you.) I would look for a new doctor for an antidepressant. I don't know what kind of doctor Dr. Wellbutrin is but she doesn't sound like she should be dealing with patients with depression. Has she ever heard the term "suicidal"? There has to be a physician referral source at your local hospital. See if they can suggest someone for you. I wouldn't start to come off the Wellbutrin though until you have something else in place. Although a nice lemontini or pina colada might taste good about now???
Margarita from Mary! The weather is clear, crisp & beautiful here... used to be my GFs & I would share my BD together on the Patio at Redhook Brewery! ALways seemed to be wonderful weather on that date. Then an old fashion hamburger @ RedRobin next week for Lori's BD. The good old days.
Man, Peach! I'm glad your sister backed you up! Can you break up the Well whatever & wean off it slowly? I hear just stopping it can be brutal. My doc recommends Celexa for few side effects.
Kuli? Maxine? Anyone else?
It's a good thing we don't know that witchy doctor's name. If we did she'd be receiving lot's us input from your Grossed Family. Huh, ladies?
You guys are the BEST!!!! Thank YOU ALL for the sweet birthday wishes! I wish I could share the funny Ecard I received from an old friend. Those on FB, she's the cop with the parrot on her shoulder in the convenience store (photo taken about 3 AM when she worked graveyard)
UP to check on Sir. Maybe a bottle of Redhook is inthe fridge!
Georgia, have you seen how things go fast when you threaten to make a mess? I am glad that your UTI problem seems to be on its way to be solved. This was the most urgent thing. You will find a solution for the other drug, too. By now.... I love cachaca, (caipirinha), which comes from sugar cane, I think (I am not sure). It makes me laugh like crazy. I like vodka/orange, too, but vokda relaxes me. Caipirinha makes me laugh. RIP happy happy happy birthday! What about taking 2 hours off to have a nice dinner with your friends? Can't you ask anyone to be with your father just a coupla hours? Tenn, your brother is crazy. There is no other explanation. Forgive me I don't remember who talked about OCD. (Miz? Deef? Both?). I think I already said I have a little OCD, but I like it and kind of play with it. I try to watch myself from outside while I am under an OCD attack and try to see the comic side of it. I become antsy. Angie I am glad you enjoyed yourself. Do it again! Kuli, (are you the one whose father complains because you do not clean his house? If you are not, excuse me.) Try not to listen to him and do what you think it is right. Sorry tonight I make a lot of confusion, I read 50 posts and I do not remember well who wrote this or that. We all lead a very difficult life and we have to try to do what is better for ourselves. Anyone wishes to come to Europe... I would be so glad! Hope you will enjoy yourself as I did when I came to the States. Kisses all
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On a different subject ... it's haunting me a bit.
There is the nicest girl at the local Rite Aid store. Always cheerful & joking. Friendly with everyone. I know enough about her to know she had a tough upbringing. Didn't live with her parents ... not sure why.
This afternoon I made a mad dash for stuff. She seemed really glad to see me since we always chat & joke. She mentioned the store had been closed for an hour earlier.
A customer died right in front of her. Her eyes teared up as she said "I did everything I could!". She wanted to share the details ...
There were several people patiently waiting in line. I felt so bad for her! I wanted to stay so she could talk ...
no other clerks. I could only turn to the line of waiting people & say: "You all be especially nice to Sarah! She has had a hard day."
You never know what someone has been thru an hour before. Especially strangers. I think everyone in that line was kind to her. I'm wondering about the impatient people who show at her register later ... unknowing what she just went thru.
Peach, When my sister visits, we always make Kaluha shakes. Half and half or milk, coffee ice cream and Kaluha. It's really yummy, so make sure you don't drink it too fast! Kuli, It must be so hard for you, working such long hours, then going home to more work. Can you get your dad in home services, or someone to come in the evening so you can have a break? Dad needs to cut you some slack, but I know that's not going to happen. Hope it helps you to be here with the rest of us. Mary, hope you found that bottle of Redhook!
I never found out who sent them. I even called the company they came from, but they couldn't give out the info without sender's permission. Harvest Ale, Yummm. Redhook is one of my daughter's favorites. lex and her husband love small local brews.
This is a community opinion poll...As ya'll are aware I've been in a long lawsuit with my brothers,I couldn't even get my brothers dipositioned.Spent all my money,dragged through the mill and still lost the land.Now someone elese is taking advantage of me.They altered a legal document to screw me out of about 8500. dollars.Do I just let them get by with it and screw me out of that money-which is alot to me.or-Do I hire another lawyer which I will have to pay and go through this again.I thought this one was cut and dry,but he said it could go on for years.I'm really tired of getting picked on and tired of getting taken advantage off.This woman is even richer than I even thought .What would ya'll do just let it go or get involved in another lawsuit.
GP all I can say in OMG I would write down soon all that happened from the time the urine sample was ordered and call the hospital and ask to have an appointment with tge hospital Pressident and tell him the whole thing he should know how his placed messed big time. Londa there is a product called new skin that is liquid or spray on which stays on the area for a long time and helps heal cuts very well. Tennessee I am so sorry for all you are going through. Miz would a drink of glacernia for your Mom before bed help to keep her BS stable or a little oatmeal with cinamom both can help stablize BS I found my OCD was much better when I started on Cymbalta I was going to stop it after my husband died but found out it helps with the pain of arthrities a little OCD is not all bad I was the healthist nurse from washing my hands so much and it use to piss off the husband which was fun at times-we are having nice weather here in the northeast but still no rain so I break the law and water my tomatoes and sunflowers every three days. Hope all you dear friends have a good as possible night.
tenn , if it was me that i had to fight my battles and lost bunch money and my place , i would just disappeard ! and make sure ur bro doesnt find you ! just take what you have now and be long gone ! i know they ll somehow find you , debit card credit card blah blah , send the dogs out to sniff ya out . just go find ur brother and slap him in the face and yell at him say enuff is enuff ! freakin back off and leave me alone !!!! i hope this helps , xoxoox
I was replying to Deefer's flowers when the pertinent stuff came in. Still in awe .... Read your posts but had to tend to Dad! Geez ... I miss my continutity!
gp omg you poor thing. Please stay away from the doc that would not prescribe something other than the wellbutrin. That is absurd.... I want to punch her for you..... Glad your sis was with you at the hosp... Def dont just stop the wellbutrin, trust me from experience, not a good thing. and find someone else..... def use the referall service..... def not all docs are like that.... Rip HAPPY BELATED BDAY.. Rose i would love to come to europe, especially italy omg that is my dream i will get there one and i will meet you in person to give hugs in person for sure... Tenn biggest hugs to you... Cant pick your family can you, i know that one day i will be facing a similar situation unfortunately, so my thoughts are with you and it breaks my heart to know as i do first hand that people can be so horrible...... You are a tremendous person... know that we are all here for you as we are for everyone of us......... Imagine i love all of you, and i never even met you, we are all different, yet fate has brought us all together, all of are considered my family ..... hi bobbie how are things Hey Def whats poppin??? and hey hey to everyone.... Today was an ok day, my wrist is still killing me, think it may be a hairlline fracture.. but still had to my daily duties...... they are both in bed,, whoo hoool.. not a bad day........ but sometimes by 5 pm i just want to scream... Did the bill today pay them tomorrow... My daughter has had a rough time.... her dad is not a nice person and actually told her on the phone yesterday that he hated her, who in their right f...... mind does that.... all because she asked for her savings bonds that he had for her education, which is why she needs them..... honestly ...... i dont get it,,,,, i just keep thinking KARMA.......... hmmm lets see what else..... dads urine is clear, they had him on CIPRO but then changed to amoxicillin.... so only a few more days of that... no poops in days though, so i know what will be happening soon... lol lol.... talkd to the nurse today to get a home health aide to wash him three days a week, a big help......... hopefully nextweek she said.... ok i need to shower now, my feet are stinking, cleaning my new kitchen, it was disgusting, a bit of ocd there for me.... sometimes i wonder how do people live.... ok off to shower watch a bit tv, half of a sleeping pill and hopefully off to a sound sleep. i wish everyone a wonderful sleep and dreams...... and just remember my friends, today will soon be the past and tomorrow is brand new day..... trying to be positive, even when i dont feel like...... love and many hugs to alll..... angie
Thanks Kuli! I found out today that Dr. Wellbutrin is a physcicatrist (sp?). I was told that she was a medical doctor that writes the prescriptions, a year ago, when I started at the, for lack of a better term, depression clinic. They are a privately owned, government funded (grant) program for people without insurance who are experiencing a mental health problem like depression, anxiety & bi-polar, etc.. They were referred to me a year ago by my primary doctor, which is the county Health Department because of the depression I was experiencing with my husband being sick. I have got another referral for a simular agency, but it takes a while to get an appt. with them. I don't really have a choice about weining myself off of the Wellbutrin because I don't have enough to do until I'd get an appt. with the other agency & no one to write another prescription for it. I can't win for losing! Dr. Wellbutrin told me to take one in the morning for four mornings & then just don't take any more. Am I in for a bad time?? I got SO mad at her today when she told me that I was exaggerating about how bad Larry has gotten! Thank God my sister was there & set her straight about his condition! But she all but called me a liar!!! Oh well...Anyway, thank you so much for your input! Hugs back to you my Gross thread sister! Hope you're having an easier day today!
AGAIN ~ You all the best family a lady could ask for! This has been a wonderful birthday because of you ALL! I feel humble .... very honorered! Thanks!
Still need to roll out the trash & recycles ~ Fun Times ~ but having so many Birthday Greetingsfrom everyone made my day! I wonder if the AC team updayed my age to 56 yet???
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Tenn. I can't even come up with an appropriate word for your brothers.I'm sorry things have gotten so bad for you. I hope all gets resolved soon, so you can finally have some peace.
Peach, I hate to say it, but you might be right about the yeast infection, too. It will also make you feel like you have to go all the time. Why can't the clinic call you on the phone with your results. Call the doctor you originally saw, and let them get the results for you. The lab really isn't able to give you the results. They usually go to the doctor. I know, the rules suck! Feel better.
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i notice dad has a sore on his side of his tummy , like skin has been ripped , shape of a c , then on his leg thigh theres blisters a long one . wonder how in the world that happen ?
i tried to think . wanna blame it on the wheelchair but i dont see how ? am hoping it wont get infected ,
gonna watch it and if it doesnt heal ill get him to see the dr .
happy birthday rip !!!
have a good day you all . xoxo
Rip, It's your Bday???? Happy, Happy. Treat yourself dear. Sometimes guys are so inept...your brothers probably don't know the signs of stroke. Sometimes they can be taught & sometimes not.
Diane, Good to hear from you. Sorry you're having a rough spell & my best for an improvement soon.
Kathy, Peach, Rosella, Ahhhh yes all the little things we have to remember to take/do now. I never used to write lists, but it doesn't help when I forget the lists. lol. Got groceries yesterday (both mom's & our's). I opened the trunk & realized that I had left the cooler for our groceries in the garage when I went to get mulch for the garden. OH S___T! Now I have to rush rush to deliver mom's stuff & try to get home before our frozen food thaws!!! I had planned on checking mom's sugar, fixing her new walker etc., but that will have to wait until wed. now. So much for explicit & efficient plans. But I deal with it better than I used to. A few years ago that would have ruined my whole day but now I can take it in stride better. My brother's girlfriend has a favorite saying..."Oh well". I've been using that alot.
Tenn, Still praying for justice for you dear heart. Hope GOD smacks some sense into your brother.
B321, Hey Captain! Hope a seaworthy feline finds you.
Love & best to all
Too muddled here to think straight. Hope everyone is doing good.
I still haven't started my gross journal yet so I'm trying to work from memory...AGAIN!!! lol So, if I miss something, please don't think it or you weren't important to me! YOU ARE!!!
Those experiencing the dark side, I'm really sorry! OK, I hate to admit it, but right now that's all I can remember! I am SO sorry! I promise to try to do better...Below you'll see why I'm not functioning very well...AGAIN... or still!!!
UTI update...Got a call from the Health Dept. this morning saying that I wasn't going to be happy. They had called the hospital for the culture results & IT HADN'T BEEN DONE!!!!! Someone from the hospital had cancelled it!!! They said that I could come in today & give another speciman, but it would be either Friday or Monday before they'd have the results. So I went to do the urine test with them & was told when I got there that another doctor had told them that I needed to take the Cipro for another 2 days & then be off of it for 4 days & THEN come back to do a culture because of me being on the CIpro it might give an inaccurate reading. Ran into my sister & started bawling & told her what was going on. She told me to get in her car & we were going back to the hospital to get some answers. We spoke with a very nice lady who is a patient advocate more or less in the ER. She proceeded to try to find out why the culture had been canceled & by whom. She found out that it was a computer glitch that dropped the order for the culture in between the ER & the lab! Technology at it's best! She talked to the Lab Directore, the main ER doctor & they decided since my sister was making all sorts of notes & asking for peoples names, etc. that they would be very helpful. I got to use the staff potty to pee in their cup, was given a private room away from other patients, was given a nice warm blanket to use while I was in their beautiful backless gown, had a nurse, & a doctor in a short time asking questions, making me comfortable, etc & the patient advocate was a constant companion. They did the infection test & sent my LIQUID GOLD to the lab to do the culture...hand walked it to them...I got a shot & another script for something to help with the bladder spasms & was told to come back middle of next week to do another culture to make sure that I was progressing ok. All at no charge to me! Think they were scared of being sued? That's what I thought too! THEN I had the appt. with the Wellbutrin doctor...YIKES!!! She was NOT happy with me & didn't mind sharing it. I told her that I didn't want to remain on the Wellbutrin so she gave me instructions to go off of it, but wouldn't perscribe anything to replace it with so I'm going to go through all of this sh!t without any anti-depressants!!! Can you imagine?!?! She would not even discuss anything for the anxiety or the depression & told me to go to someone else! I wasn't getting any help from her, but now I'm not sure what to do! Suggestions?? Anybody?? How in the world am I going to go through all of this without anything?? The good side is that after I've been off of the Wellbutrin for a while I can start drinking again! LOL I haven't had anything to drink in over 20 years so I think I'm due! LOL Suggestions for my first drink?? Gotta do something! The witch doctor did say that I can continue to go to the therapy sessions at that office if I want to so I guess that's a plus, but I know that whatever I say will be shared with her so what's the use?!?! Plus they all there are connected to her so I'd have to watch what I say all of the time...Their side against me, if you will...Suggestions?? Got my first drink figured out yet?? LOL I gotta laugh...I've sried too much today already! I'm SO flipping tired & just shaking inside!!! Is any of it worth it?? Don't know anymore! 'Bout to the point that I don't care anymore!
Stay cool!!!
The weather is clear, crisp & beautiful here... used to be my GFs & I would share my BD together on the Patio at Redhook Brewery! ALways seemed to be wonderful weather on that date.
Then an old fashion hamburger @ RedRobin next week for Lori's BD.
The good old days.
Man, Peach! I'm glad your sister backed you up! Can you break up the Well whatever & wean off it slowly? I hear just stopping it can be brutal. My doc recommends Celexa for few side effects.
Kuli? Maxine? Anyone else?
It's a good thing we don't know that witchy doctor's name. If we did she'd be receiving lot's us input from your Grossed Family. Huh, ladies?
You guys are the BEST!!!! Thank YOU ALL for the sweet birthday wishes! I wish I could share the funny Ecard I received from an old friend. Those on FB, she's the cop with the parrot on her shoulder in the convenience store (photo taken about 3 AM when she worked graveyard)
UP to check on Sir. Maybe a bottle of Redhook is inthe fridge!
RIP happy happy happy birthday! What about taking 2 hours off to have a nice dinner with your friends? Can't you ask anyone to be with your father just a coupla hours?
Tenn, your brother is crazy. There is no other explanation.
Forgive me I don't remember who talked about OCD. (Miz? Deef? Both?). I think I already said I have a little OCD, but I like it and kind of play with it. I try to watch myself from outside while I am under an OCD attack and try to see the comic side of it. I become antsy.
Angie I am glad you enjoyed yourself. Do it again! Kuli, (are you the one whose father complains because you do not clean his house? If you are not, excuse me.) Try not to listen to him and do what you think it is right. Sorry tonight I make a lot of confusion, I read 50 posts and I do not remember well who wrote this or that.
We all lead a very difficult life and we have to try to do what is better for ourselves.
Anyone wishes to come to Europe... I would be so glad! Hope you will enjoy yourself as I did when I came to the States.
Kisses all
Would that be possible?
There is the nicest girl at the local Rite Aid store. Always cheerful & joking. Friendly with everyone. I know enough about her to know she had a tough upbringing. Didn't live with her parents ... not sure why.
This afternoon I made a mad dash for stuff. She seemed really glad to see me since we always chat & joke.
She mentioned the store had been closed for an hour earlier.
A customer died right in front of her. Her eyes teared up as she said
"I did everything I could!". She wanted to share the details ...
There were several people patiently waiting in line.
I felt so bad for her! I wanted to stay so she could talk ...
no other clerks. I could only turn to the line of waiting people & say:
"You all be especially nice to Sarah! She has had a hard day."
You never know what someone has been thru an hour before. Especially strangers.
I think everyone in that line was kind to her. I'm wondering about the impatient people who show at her register later ...
unknowing what she just went thru.
Does this hit a chord with anyone?
Kuli, It must be so hard for you, working such long hours, then going home to more work. Can you get your dad in home services, or someone to come in the evening so you can have a break? Dad needs to cut you some slack, but I know that's not going to happen. Hope it helps you to be here with the rest of us.
Mary, hope you found that bottle of Redhook!
I'm still wondering ....
looking over 4218 posts since Feb. 13th ....
more recently?
Who were the flowers from?
Harvest Ale, Yummm. Redhook is one of my daughter's favorites. lex and her husband love small local brews.
i know they ll somehow find you , debit card credit card blah blah , send the dogs out to sniff ya out .
just go find ur brother and slap him in the face and yell at him say enuff is enuff ! freakin back off and leave me alone !!!!
i hope this helps , xoxoox
You must be Super Special!
Still in awe ....
Read your posts but had to tend to Dad!
Geez ... I miss my continutity!
This has been a wonderful birthday because of you ALL!
I feel humble ....
very honorered!
Thanks!
Still need to roll out the trash & recycles ~ Fun Times ~
but having so many Birthday Greetingsfrom everyone made my day!
I wonder if the AC team updayed my age to 56 yet???
hee hee ...