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Sharyn, I know huh!!! Anyway you know how I feel from last week!!
Deef, how's Blanche, the head wound doing ok???
Mame, I think I forgot last time, your mom cracks me up "if he was younger be better" lol....my mom still comes up with one now n then!! it is a precious moment!!!
Hump day, man o man another week flying by...love to you all !
Sounds like almost everyone is having a crazy hard week. Maybe it's the full moon? Indio slept in a sleeping bag in the front yard last night. I set my alarm clock for 4 a.m., went out and woke him up, so we could watch the lunar eclipse. I guess that falls in the crazy category, but it was fun. Jen, Bobbi, hope you both get to feeling better. Juju, good luck with the contest. Sharyn, use his tooth brush to clean the toilet.
No, for real, they take Medicaid, but not Community which covers prescriptions… I just was past caring anymore…Mom was getting her flu shot, gave me the keys so I could go sit in the car. She asked “Did you get your stuff?” “Nope…” She looked confused… ”They don’t take my insurance…” She was flabbergasted…She said, she thought I said Walgreen’s took Medicaid? “They do, but not the other…" I said: “ I just don’t care anymore…“ and went and sat in the car. She felt really bad, and I swear she came out 20 min later looking at the car like she thought she'd find me gassing myself in it... Are you kidding, live through all this sh*t to kill myself now!. H*ll with that! Prescription being sent back over the Safeway...te heheheee Sometimes I wish I could get drunk or high...it was that bad...it'll pass... Watched the eclipse last night, maybe it was the moon? I don't know. Still feel sick here. but got a lot of yard work done...she comes out to pretend to offer to help and comments that the edging is too wide in one spot too narrow in another..." Ya know what Ma? if you want it done "Perfect" you are gonna have to do it yourself! No I didn't say that. but maybe I should. People treat you how you let them...(Does not apply to slavery or Holocaust or child abuse). whatever, yard is prepped for winter. whatever... God I hope the weekend is better. or just not worse?... Get my prescription tomorrow.
Anyone else check out the Roz Chast book? it is hilarious...though she was not even a hands on care giver, there's that guilt. No guilt here, just misery and wondering when it ends........
Sharyn, I have no experience on this but I can feel the sense of betrayal and despair there. Why would he do that?! I am so sorry you are dealing with this. it sounds like it is an ongoing thing for you. I can't imagine. I hope you are doing O.K. there.
Sharyn, I can sympathize with you! The older they get, the dirtier they get!!! Mine is a couch potato too, and loves the porno sites. About 15 years ago when I was still working, I turned on my computer one night and all these porno icons showed up! Now I know "Wet Pussy" ( no joke) !!! was one of the many icons that stared back at me. I was so pissed that I went to work the next day and called the IT guy to ask him how to get rid of the stuff that I couldn't delete. I have to say we all had a good laugh at my husband's expense!!! I told him that I told all my co-workers, then cleaned out the porno sites and told him if I ever had that happen again, I would throw out the computer!!!'Well, 66 years old and he still looks at porn and I just tell him he has way too much time on his hands or maybe he's not using his hands enough!!! He does not do Facebook and barely knows how to e-mail. His computer skills are not good at all, so he has know idea I can see everything he does on it. Fortunately I know he would never have the guts to contact anyone, but I wish he would stop acting like a 14 year old! As for your husband, I'm sure if we all out our heads together we could come up with something appropriate and satisfying to you! Jen, sorry you are not doing well. I have bathroom issues often and now keep a supply of Gatorade on hand. My doctor told me to drink plenty of it when I have the "poop soups". I get dehydrated easily and get very dizzy and unsteady on my feet, but 1 bottle of Gatorade and I feel much better. I like the lemonade flavor the best. It's usually on sale somewhere every week so easy to stock up on. Bobbie, glad to see you are a bit better! Blanche is getting to be a handful, but now that the full moon is past and I had it out with her yesterday after 3 phone calls in 15 minutes, she has calmed down quite a bit! I spoke to my BIL and have his permission to call Merry's DIL and see if she can help me out and sit with Blanche a few times a week so that I only have to go up at bedtime. The stress is too much for me after Mom and I have way too much to do here before. I still have to clean out the pool and cover it. Then there is the plumbing issue in my apartment that has to be resolved before the cold weather hits. I went to bed after midnight again last night and was exhausted! I had barely put my head down when the hallucinations started up. It was like all different scenarios at high speed! I was trying to talk to my husband, but he wasn't there. Then I kept trying to get up out of bed and couldn't move. Finally I dragged myself out of what ever was happening nad got out of bed and sat up for a bit. Crazy!!! I made potato leek soup today and pressure canned 4 pints. I still have grape and apple jelly to make and 2 more batches of red raspberries. Then I can be done with canning for a while! Meanwhile, we missed the eclipse due to clouds and bad weather here. A town about 40 minutes from here made national TV tonight with David Muir! A tornado or micro burst took down trees along a mountain road that leads into the town around 5am this morning. Pretty crazy! I was driving home from work about 10 years ago and as I was driving up through an orchard the wind got really loud and was blowing like crazy! I pulled off the road and sat in my car as it rocked back and forth for about 30 seconds, then it stopped. I later found out that a micro burst had skipped right over where I had stopped! It was a wild ride for sure!! Juju, definitely submit your recipe!!! It's a chance in a million and could turn into something big for you. Good luck!! Mame, Austin, Kuz, Kuli and everyone else out there hope you are all doing well! Time to do dishes and feed the cats! Love Deef!
Jen, oh my, you are still waiting for your medicine, argggg!!!! I checked out the free preview on amazon "can't we talk about something else" Funny stuff!!!
Deef what a scary experience, the hallucination! Sounds like your body might be telling you "No don't do this again" and good asking for help! I envy all of your energy tho.... I had not really thought much bout canning fresh made foods, would solve my freezer dilemma!
Meanwhile, crazycool....I didn't set alarm for eclipse as I am always up once or twice a night round then to pee, so figured I would catch it then...
but I was not comfortable that nite, had no interest in going outside.....past 2 days I've got a (mild) case of the squirts as well. It is no fun clenching the cheeks all day. Good grief we are the poop crew!
Speaking of dirty old men, my dog has a little buddy his plays with thru the fence on our walk belonging to a man in his 80's. Lately have been trying to make an effort with the niegbors and think maybe he needs something, etc So I have been going up to his house now n then to chat and let the dogs play....man he is creeping me out, he winks and touches my arm and never fails,in every conversation, mentions something about wanting to find a woman He has a plaque? that says "if this van is rocking don't bother knockin" that he pointed out to me yesterday, I just kinda glazed past it with mild acknowledgment...but EEEEEWWW!!!!!
Yeah well there are plenty of dirty old ladies out there too Juju they just manage to keep their mouths shut that is till they get dementia then all bets are off. maybe you should stay on the other side of the fence.
yeah, going to day to get it and run errands...I was thinking of it all and thought you know, you are 43 years old, stop acting like a child and expecting your mother to A, handle things for you and B, Love you unconditionally like she does her father and son. just stop feeling hard done by for not getting what you want or need, accept you won't and grow Up already! my mom has enough on her plate and I need to just I don't know, do the best I can for me, not expect her too and god knows she is aging too and will need more and more from me. Stop being a sad 8 year old or a sullen teenager and be 43...I am treated poorly at times, that is true but I need to detach from it. Find a way to make my own way, if it doesn't work, I can just keep trying...
Jen-Brush your hair with that awesome brush, stand up tall and proud! You are beautiful and worthy !!!! Dust off those big girl pants, lol!!!! Hope you get your Rx soon! XOXOX
Morning to you all.... Have to say I think I may read more of that book/author, Jen....I liked her style. Something written in a form I can follow (cartoon) with my reading issues, errrr Anyway, the way it is put together works for me , and I always need a good chuckle, thanks for sharing that with us!!!
TGIF?? they all blend into each other who knows, lol !! Earlier week forcasted Rain now sun, glad, may be the last nice weekend for the season, never know here! Finish drywalling, btw, it is a little rough but I think it will come out ok! and I got to do some winter prep on the yard as well! and take another look at my outline, work on that a bit! Been researching RV's n van conversions for my entertainment this week instead of my typical TV. I am so tired of being stuck at home all the time! I will sell one of the two cars we have for the fund, soon as i have time to fix it up a bit and list it!!!! I am dreaming big, and it feel good to have a dream!!! Maybe this helps motivate me to finish those other more important things!!
Then i can come get you Jen for a little getaway...or take of cross country and pick up Mame too.. take everyone to a harbor to meet the boat! Or I could really dream and get on the boat with you'all, no momma, she would be well taken care of for my spell of respite, lotto tix, lotto tix, lotto tix!!!
Well hoping all is bearable! My blessings, love, and gratitude to you all!!! I would not be feeling better without this place to come and you all!! I have proof of that now! by staying away and falling into the sadness of this job again! Anyway XOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX to you all for being so wonderful!!! Enjoy your days, best you can! Peace, Juju
correction: We will stop all around the country and pick up everyone who wants to go meet the boat, I better get the RV!!! I want to bake in the tropical sun and scuba again before my arms don't work anymore!!!
Oh ya, Bobbie, Jimmy Buffet is the man!!! I think I will have to make that my new theme song! Sold, lol!!!!!
www.youtube.com/embed/q5qI9lHO8Zs
A stop in New Orleans will have to be in there somehow, by water or land!!!! I have always wanted momma to see it, she would have loved it so much!!! Have some Beignets at café du Monde, on the riverfront! Oysters n crawfish, red beans n rice, gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee ...all the good stuff, and a Hurricane of course!! I love the Acme Oyster Bar!!! Music thumpin' everywhere, anytime of day!
Jen, I hope you got your scripts finally and are getting some kind of relief of the physical..... So good to hear you speaking up for yourself! Some people just do shitty stuff to other people, oblivious, and unfortunately the ones closest to them ie family!! It makes one feel like crap, although should not let it affect us negatively, it does! They are real feelings/hurts and it just sucks!!!! Keep the faith, there are better things coming your way, perseverance will save us all!! XOXOXand hearts!! Juju
Beautiful Sunday morning here. I was bird watching with my coffee. I love all the different "little tiny" ones, they seem to have more color! We are having a nice breakfast and "try" to do something to relax for first time in a while and just enjoy the sunshiny day!
Hope you can do the same, find a little something to make your day ok!!!
I love her, she is good clean n funny! Now bad/dirty funny, is Key n Peele I just discovered, they are so dang funny.... I am going to need some kharma for laughing so hard at these skits about gay marriage, I nearly wet myself. I love how they are all taking notes and Couscous or Skittles?, OMG too funny! Or the Defeat the devil one "with my prayers!"
Well, I've been digging a footing for a retaining wall, and today loaded the truck up with bowling ball sized rocks to build the wall with. Tomorrow, after I unload the rocks, have to get a load of sand and gravel to mix concrete. I should have some muscles by the time I get done with this project.
Oh man heavy lifting! Yes you will have some guns! Remember to squat, use your knee's!
Well drywall is up, they came and finished Friday afternoon stead of weekend. need to tape n mud now and finishing up trim still. Spent most of the week kinda underweather with that bug so did a lot of research on computer on how to's and vehicles/RV/property values etc.....It was not what I consider a priority at the time but now I am glad I did it, It opened up some NEW and deep thought on the future and was able to reason a decent plan if things were to escalate here before I pull my life out of the crapper.
So I felt relaxed for the first time in many years....a sense of peace came over me! I have stressed so much over this house and if I will be able to keep it and always associated home ownership with security/success. What a pile of crap! Success is doing this job!!! Well It is a mildly decent house, now, but not an ideal location, and after being trapped in with mom all this time, I realized I don't even want to be here. Screw it, I will walk away with the shirt on my back and what I can I will make it work, as long as I can get a decent RV for a roof over my head and can get somewhere to put my toes in the sand!!! I can go where the wind blows me, and it sounds like what I want to do, not be stuck maintaining a home n yard. Solves other issues too!!!!. Like if ma goes to hospital or facility for respite or LT. I just was so stressed wondering how long I can take care of her by myself or when I need to get surgery on my arms etc... I can park RV close and be with/watch over her and more........ Major breakthrough for me, HUGE!!! Just let go!! Now I got a plan!
Thank you all for putting up with me working thru this.....I have no one to talk to here!!!
well very busy week to get this stuff done here and get my house back out of storage....still living on minimal, want my furniture back and this done!
Jen, I wanted to share this pic with you, I found yesterday on my computer...I guess I saved it to remind myself I am the only one who can help me! It sucks to be so alone with family around, alive and kicking!!! I don't know if you can read it, but it is about putting on the big girl panties, lol....I
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Deef, how's Blanche, the head wound doing ok???
Mame, I think I forgot last time, your mom cracks me up "if he was younger be better" lol....my mom still comes up with one now n then!! it is a precious moment!!!
Hump day, man o man another week flying by...love to you all !
Peace, juju
Jen, Bobbi, hope you both get to feeling better. Juju, good luck with the contest. Sharyn, use his tooth brush to clean the toilet.
We go up to Walgreen's and…..
They don’t take my insurance!
PAHAHAHAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA
hahahahahaaahahahahaaaa
No, for real, they take Medicaid, but not Community which covers prescriptions…
I just was past caring anymore…Mom was getting her flu shot, gave me the keys so I could go sit in the car. She asked “Did you get your stuff?” “Nope…” She looked confused… ”They don’t take my insurance…” She was flabbergasted…She said, she thought I said Walgreen’s took Medicaid? “They do, but not the other…" I said: “ I just don’t care anymore…“ and went and sat in the car. She felt really bad, and I swear she came out 20 min later looking at the car like she thought she'd find me gassing myself in it...
Are you kidding, live through all this sh*t to kill myself now!. H*ll with that!
Prescription being sent back over the Safeway...te heheheee Sometimes I wish I could get drunk or high...it was that bad...it'll pass...
Watched the eclipse last night, maybe it was the moon? I don't know. Still feel sick here. but got a lot of yard work done...she comes out to pretend to offer to help and comments that the edging is too wide in one spot too narrow in another..."
Ya know what Ma? if you want it done "Perfect" you are gonna have to do it yourself! No I didn't say that. but maybe I should. People treat you how you let them...(Does not apply to slavery or Holocaust or child abuse). whatever, yard is prepped for winter. whatever...
God I hope the weekend is better. or just not worse?...
Get my prescription tomorrow.
Anyone else check out the Roz Chast book? it is hilarious...though she was not even a hands on care giver, there's that guilt. No guilt here, just misery and wondering when it ends........
Sharyn, I have no experience on this but I can feel the sense of betrayal and despair there. Why would he do that?! I am so sorry you are dealing with this. it sounds like it is an ongoing thing for you. I can't imagine. I hope you are doing O.K. there.
Stay well everyone! Jen
As for your husband, I'm sure if we all out our heads together we could come up with something appropriate and satisfying to you!
Jen, sorry you are not doing well. I have bathroom issues often and now keep a supply of Gatorade on hand. My doctor told me to drink plenty of it when I have the "poop soups". I get dehydrated easily and get very dizzy and unsteady on my feet, but 1 bottle of Gatorade and I feel much better. I like the lemonade flavor the best. It's usually on sale somewhere every week so easy to stock up on.
Bobbie, glad to see you are a bit better! Blanche is getting to be a handful, but now that the full moon is past and I had it out with her yesterday after 3 phone calls in 15 minutes, she has calmed down quite a bit! I spoke to my BIL and have his permission to call Merry's DIL and see if she can help me out and sit with Blanche a few times a week so that I only have to go up at bedtime.
The stress is too much for me after Mom and I have way too much to do here before. I still have to clean out the pool and cover it. Then there is the plumbing issue in my apartment that has to be resolved before the cold weather hits. I went to bed after midnight again last night and was exhausted! I had barely put my head down when the hallucinations started up. It was like all different scenarios at high speed! I was trying to talk to my husband, but he wasn't there. Then I kept trying to get up out of bed and couldn't move. Finally I dragged myself out of what ever was happening nad got out of bed and sat up for a bit. Crazy!!!
I made potato leek soup today and pressure canned 4 pints. I still have grape and apple jelly to make and 2 more batches of red raspberries. Then I can be done with canning for a while!
Meanwhile, we missed the eclipse due to clouds and bad weather here. A town about 40 minutes from here made national TV tonight with David Muir! A tornado or micro burst took down trees along a mountain road that leads into the town around 5am this morning. Pretty crazy! I was driving home from work about 10 years ago and as I was driving up through an orchard the wind got really loud and was blowing like crazy! I pulled off the road and sat in my car as it rocked back and forth for about 30 seconds, then it stopped. I later found out that a micro burst had skipped right over where I had stopped! It was a wild ride for sure!!
Juju, definitely submit your recipe!!! It's a chance in a million and could turn into something big for you. Good luck!!
Mame, Austin, Kuz, Kuli and everyone else out there hope you are all doing well!
Time to do dishes and feed the cats!
Love Deef!
Deef what a scary experience, the hallucination! Sounds like your body might be telling you "No don't do this again" and good asking for help!
I envy all of your energy tho.... I had not really thought much bout canning fresh made foods, would solve my freezer dilemma!
Everyone stay cool!!!
Peace, Juju
Hang in there, all!!!
Meanwhile, crazycool....I didn't set alarm for eclipse as I am always up once or twice a night round then to pee, so figured I would catch it then...
but I was not comfortable that nite, had no interest in going outside.....past 2 days I've got a (mild) case of the squirts as well. It is no fun clenching the cheeks all day. Good grief we are the poop crew!
Speaking of dirty old men, my dog has a little buddy his plays with thru the fence on our walk belonging to a man in his 80's. Lately have been trying to make an effort with the niegbors and think maybe he needs something, etc So I have been going up to his house now n then to chat and let the dogs play....man he is creeping me out, he winks and touches my arm and never fails,in every conversation, mentions something about wanting to find a woman He has a plaque? that says "if this van is rocking don't bother knockin" that he pointed out to me yesterday, I just kinda glazed past it with mild acknowledgment...but EEEEEWWW!!!!!
Hope you get your Rx soon!
XOXOX
Have to say I think I may read more of that book/author, Jen....I liked her style. Something written in a form I can follow (cartoon) with my reading issues, errrr Anyway, the way it is put together works for me , and I always need a good chuckle, thanks for sharing that with us!!!
TGIF?? they all blend into each other who knows, lol !! Earlier week forcasted Rain now sun, glad, may be the last nice weekend for the season, never know here! Finish drywalling, btw, it is a little rough but I think it will come out ok!
and I got to do some winter prep on the yard as well! and take another look at my outline, work on that a bit!
Been researching RV's n van conversions for my entertainment this week instead of my typical TV. I am so tired of being stuck at home all the time!
I will sell one of the two cars we have for the fund, soon as i have time to fix it up a bit and list it!!!!
I am dreaming big, and it feel good to have a dream!!! Maybe this helps motivate me to finish those other more important things!!
Then i can come get you Jen for a little getaway...or take of cross country and pick up Mame too.. take everyone to a harbor to meet the boat!
Or I could really dream and get on the boat with you'all, no momma, she would be well taken care of for my spell of respite, lotto tix, lotto tix, lotto tix!!!
Well hoping all is bearable! My blessings, love, and gratitude to you all!!! I would not be feeling better without this place to come and you all!! I have proof of that now! by staying away and falling into the sadness of this job again!
Anyway XOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX to you all for being so wonderful!!!
Enjoy your days, best you can!
Peace,
Juju
Jimmy Buffet: One Particular Harbor…..
That's here where the boat is….
lovbob
www.youtube.com/embed/q5qI9lHO8Zs
A stop in New Orleans will have to be in there somehow, by water or land!!!! I have always wanted momma to see it, she would have loved it so much!!! Have some Beignets at café du Monde, on the riverfront! Oysters n crawfish, red beans n rice, gumbo, jambalaya, etouffee ...all the good stuff, and a Hurricane of course!! I love the Acme Oyster Bar!!! Music thumpin' everywhere, anytime of day!
I might have to go for a scuba boat. We do got to get a speed boat and a pontoon boat or two, one for Zen, one for playing, we need options!
And a massive luxury yacht, for home base. Bobbie, you go for that, of course!!!
Off to the Bahama's and beyond!!!
I hope you got your scripts finally and are getting some kind of relief of the physical.....
So good to hear you speaking up for yourself! Some people just do shitty stuff to other people, oblivious, and unfortunately the ones closest to them ie family!! It makes one feel like crap, although should not let it affect us negatively, it does! They are real feelings/hurts and it just sucks!!!! Keep the faith, there are better things coming your way, perseverance will save us all!!
XOXOXand hearts!! Juju
Beautiful Sunday morning here. I was bird watching with my coffee. I love all the different "little tiny" ones, they seem to have more color! We are having a nice breakfast and "try" to do something to relax for first time in a while and just enjoy the sunshiny day!
Hope you can do the same, find a little something to make your day ok!!!
Peace, Juju
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K69chHMtrs4&feature=share
I love her, she is good clean n funny!
Now bad/dirty funny, is Key n Peele I just discovered, they are so dang funny.... I am going to need some kharma for laughing so hard at these skits about gay marriage, I nearly wet myself. I love how they are all taking notes and Couscous or Skittles?, OMG too funny! Or the Defeat the devil one "with my prayers!"
anyway I wouldn't even post a link to the latter, too offensive for some!
Hope you get a laugh out of the Ellen one, I did!!!
Any one need a Handi wipe?.....
What I didn't want is posted is the Key and Peele part cuz too crude, but I messed that up!
Well drywall is up, they came and finished Friday afternoon stead of weekend. need to tape n mud now and finishing up trim still. Spent most of the week kinda underweather with that bug so did a lot of research on computer on how to's and vehicles/RV/property values etc.....It was not what I consider a priority at the time but now I am glad I did it, It opened up some NEW and deep thought on the future and was able to reason a decent plan if things were to escalate here before I pull my life out of the crapper.
So I felt relaxed for the first time in many years....a sense of peace came over me! I have stressed so much over this house and if I will be able to keep it and always associated home ownership with security/success. What a pile of crap! Success is doing this job!!!
Well It is a mildly decent house, now, but not an ideal location, and after being trapped in with mom all this time, I realized I don't even want to be here. Screw it, I will walk away with the shirt on my back and what I can I will make it work, as long as I can get a decent RV for a roof over my head and can get somewhere to put my toes in the sand!!!
I can go where the wind blows me, and it sounds like what I want to do, not be stuck maintaining a home n yard.
Solves other issues too!!!!. Like if ma goes to hospital or facility for respite or LT. I just was so stressed wondering how long I can take care of her by myself or when I need to get surgery on my arms etc... I can park RV close and be with/watch over her and more........
Major breakthrough for me, HUGE!!! Just let go!! Now I got a plan!
Thank you all for putting up with me working thru this.....I have no one to talk to here!!!
well very busy week to get this stuff done here and get my house back out of storage....still living on minimal, want my furniture back and this done!
LOVE YOU ALL!
Peace, juju
I don't know if you can read it, but it is about putting on the big girl panties, lol....I