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You guys are hilarious. Christina, I eat all the time while I read/write this thread! Every once in awhile someone will gross me out, but usually I say: bring it. I remember being at a drive in and watching a horror movie where they ripped this guy's tongue out (movie, remember) and I was eating a big sloppy meatball sandwich. Everybody in the car was losing their minds and I didn't miss a bite.
I do have a high level of grossed out tolerance which could be why I started this because even that tolerance was being reached. interesting. And, the toothbrush thing was very funny to me, even in the moment. I just figured that I wasn't alone......!
lil Tenny, how is Tennessee? please keep us posted because we care for you both very very much. Speaking of gross: lil Tenny, if your mom is coughing up mucus that has a color she has a bacterial infection and may need antibiotics. Now, we have some way more qualified people here to comment on this, and I know that they will speak up in a little bit when everybody starts their day. We love you lil Tenny and you are a beautiful champion for your mom.
The boats keep showing up for tomorrow's New Year's Eve party. We moved this boat to an inside slip and the guys were flawless! All tied up with 8 lines and now the cockpit faces the sunset so I can sit out there and squint.
Coffee Time!!
MIA: Ted, Rossella Where are you guys and others? You know who you are! check in! we worry!
I found out something very important tonight! Residual ice & snow, on steps, are VERY slippery!!! I had heard it before, but found it out for myself tonight. No, that was NOT an earthquake that you felt or a sonic boom that you heard! It was ME hitting every step on the way down & finally landing with a kaboom on the concrete at the bottom! Bruised my leg & sprained my wrist...the right one at that...do you realize how much you use your dominant hand? I now have a better idea! Have kept ice on my wrist this evening & the swelling has gone down, but it's still pretty sore & it's now popping when i move it a certain way. I can move it so I don't think it's broken. Hey, it could have been a lot worse! I'm very thankful that it wasn't!
And now, as if the above wasn't bad enough, it's JOKE TIME... (I hope these corny jokes make you smile & give you a little joy...a mini-vacation, even if it's just for a fleeting moment!)
An old woman came into her doctor's office and confessed to an embarrassing problem. "I fart all the time, Doctor Johnson, but they're soundless, and they have no odor. In fact, since I've been here, I've farted no less than twenty times. What can I do?"
"Here's a prescription, Mrs. Harris. Take these pills three times a day for seven days and comeback and see me in a week."
Next week an upset Mrs. Harris marched into Dr. Johnson's office. "Doctor, I don't know what was in those pills, but the problem is worse! I'm farting just as much, but now they smell terrible! What do you have to say for yourself?".
"Calm down, Mrs.Harris," said the doctor soothingly. "Now that we've fixed your sinuses, we'll work on your hearing."
Boogers and burgers and cayenne on fingers, Snow balls and tree falls and vicks on a shingle. (These are a few of my favorite things!) When your Mom bites, when the Sibs fight, when you're turning blue, I simply remember my favorite things, and then I LOL like TRUE!!! colors, that is
OMG!! Yous guys are hysterical tonight!!! Boogers and burgers and snow falling on cedars--I think that was the name of a movie-- and cayenne pepper in noses and on fingers and OMG the visual and sensory thingy goin on and vicks. I can't take it!! I was eating a baked potato with creamed spinach on it from my dinner the other night when I first read about the nose picking and all I can say is : G R O S S ! ! ! Love yas anyway! christina
annie i told my grandma when she was alive and doing taht to stop it she got mad ant me and told me to mind my own business i had to laugh but i fussed at her and then she stopped and then she would not do andything for me caus i was the meany but the short time she spent in a nursing home while mom was in the hosp they ignored her and she would only do things when they were not looking so if maybe you could figure out some way fromthis little story that might help i dont know luv true
hi piret ok i cant spell and my finger do what they want som times i am truecolors 1000 ways to die i watched that a time or two isnt one way enough lol welcome bobbie o hey everybody hope everybody on the edge of thier seat for the new year lol i cant wait lol will it bring a better year i hope and yea my back is not cooperating i thing i wil go to walmart and trade it in do you think they will take it back with out the receipt? lol take to you later luv yall true
j.. tenn s dad passed away long time ago , she s talkin about the memories . cuz ,, wouldnt the pepper burn the nose first before the mouth , owwww .. got pa out of the bed , bdrm was getting to him , got him in the living room now he s happy camper . wonder how long that;ll last , hope all night , my stomach s just feeling blah , hope im not comin down with something . goodnight u all . going to the couch and try hard to get comfty xoxo
Sounds like everyone caught a sickie there Tenn hope you can all get rest and shake it off fast. Is your Dad ok?
Waiting for neighbors snow coated tree to fall in our yard on top of ramp....you know I hardly care, the way all has been going...It would be like OK one more thing what ever...
oh yes bobbie ure right i forgot to add the vicks ! i brought the candle warmer and got a baby jar and filled half full of liquid vick . whewie whole house smells vicks and my nose started to run , no dry burgers to pick at , :-) also got a 30 yrs old cloth diaper mom gave me when my first baby were born , i smeared the vick staf on it and laid it on dad s chest , he loves that smell . austin ! a date woohoo ! i sure hope u have a wonderful time , let us know how it went ok ,,, shouldnt the homeowners ins pay u for ur pine tree ? it was a storm related , id be callin ins and ask about it , oh hell no dont pay nobody to haul that tree out ! thats too much money ! damn rip off !
bobbie , glad u went and met a new sets of familes , wonderful ! did u get to ck out his lab ? he s studyin on dementia ? fill me on in about that too . xoox
Hi guys some of our snow is melting I sure miss my large pine tree that got up rooted during the storm we planted it 45 yrs, ago my neighbor wanted it to go to Rockafeller square but another tree in oue town got picked so I thought it was safe-a tree guy came along and for 1200 dollars he would take it away ya right I would use an electric knife on it first than pay that much. My big date is set for next week we have been emailing for almost 3 months and probably will not have anything to say when we meet-oh well eating out is nice. Have not been on a date in48 yrs. J your Mon is already sick of caregiving-has it been a week yet---hope you stay away from the house a lot I would have lots of reasons for staying away.
Oh yes it just keeps coming....You know our asshole neighbors whose kids light fires and leave dogs in bitter cold, mother pitches cigarette butts etc...their locust tree is now laden with snow and huge branches are cracking and falling in our yard of course...lovely....and mom is yes pissed...at me...what ever. Yes, Ma I am making it snow...at least you don't have to go to work anymore.... And she is getting tired of him too....hehehehe....Smelled it coming....
annieno , my grandaughter did that to me on cmas eve , shes only 3 , maybe when she gets old she ll be eatin her burgers again . guess they taste good , yum yum . yack yacccck .... i dont know what to do to stop her , mygranddaughter ran from me and hide so she can finish her job . i guess let ur mom eat all she wants , now my face is turning green . lit tenny , tell ur mom to hurry up get well , my pa s feelin bit better , chicken noodles from campbels is the best , perked him up and oatmeal , perked him up too . my tummys turning now , too much kisses choc ive been eatin , my louie beg and beg for me to give him some , i said oh no i think its deadly to cats too as i heard it is to dogs , so he didnt get any , went poutin off under my desk , poor baby .
yup! this is the place to be when you're grossed out and want to yak on your shoes.
I had a great b'day party up the dock and drank 2 beers.
the family from the show came and they were precious. they included me in their family for the night and I had nieces and nephews and kids and the whole shebang.
love you guys and yes, it's been a tough week and we are still together, all of us.
annie....this is one I haven't run across so I'm not sure what to tell you....I assume Mom has dementia. Do they still make that nasty tasting stuff that you put on kids fingers to make them quit biting their nails or sucking their thumb? Maybe gloves? Too large to get in her nose. Anyone else have any ideas?
Ok..this is going to really be a sick habit for all of you..My mother is constantly picking her nose and eating it. I am so sick of seeing this I can't stand looking at her, never mind taking care of her. I don't know how much more I can stand. I can't take her out to eat anywhere anymore. I am sorry I had to get this off my mind.
no . im just playing games and watching 1000 ways to die on tv , gosh ! stupid shitt there , amazes me how dumb people realy are , yes awful quite here tnite , bobbie hasnt talked today , hope shes ok , happy bobbie birthday to you , xoxo :-)
thank you tennessee.....i'm pretty fond of that little girl...she is a handful. Peach Mom passed quietly.....thank you hospice and morphine. Mom is to be cremated and transported to Michigan for burial with her husband and our grandmother. There will be a small memorial for anyone to pay their respects next Tuesday evening at George Funeral Home in Belton, MO. I didn't realize how hard this is......I am exhausted. Ate a little soup now I think it's time for a nap......love and hugs to all!
I was just thinking that I used to be a punctual, organized, on time kind of person. But after this caregiving i am more go with the flow. The vna sends different hha's at different times of day and I have had to just relax and enjoy the company. It's a real help to have them to get mom "toileted" And I don't mind doing it on my 2 days when they don't come in. I've got the bathroom all set up with grab bars, depends, inserts, wipes, disenfectant,. odor spray, bins for poopy cloths, peepee cloths, regular laundry. I'm into it. As long as I get a two hr break, which I had today, I can cope. Pirate, I am sskape1 but used to be sskape, cuz I couldn't get back on one time. welcome also to bonnieO. new years eve coming up. a big night for Chinese food. One last binge before the resolutions. Well, thanks for listening. ssk
hey pirate ! welcome back ! u sure was a long overdue to be ckin in with us . shall ck in with us all veryday so u wont lose ur name . :-) aww shuck , sorry ur mom s givin u a hard time , hope it gets better as the time goes on , keep comin back and vent more my dear . we miss you ... xoxo
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
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We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
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You guys are hilarious.
Christina, I eat all the time while I read/write this thread!
Every once in awhile someone will gross me out, but usually I say: bring it.
I remember being at a drive in and watching a horror movie where they ripped this guy's tongue out (movie, remember) and I was eating a big sloppy meatball sandwich. Everybody in the car was losing their minds and I didn't miss a bite.
I do have a high level of grossed out tolerance which could be why I started this because even that tolerance was being reached. interesting. And, the toothbrush thing was very funny to me, even in the moment. I just figured that I wasn't alone......!
lil Tenny, how is Tennessee? please keep us posted because we care for you both very very much.
Speaking of gross: lil Tenny, if your mom is coughing up mucus that has a color she has a bacterial infection and may need antibiotics.
Now, we have some way more qualified people here to comment on this, and I know that they will speak up in a little bit when everybody starts their day.
We love you lil Tenny and you are a beautiful champion for your mom.
The boats keep showing up for tomorrow's New Year's Eve party.
We moved this boat to an inside slip and the guys were flawless! All tied up with 8 lines and now the cockpit faces the sunset so I can sit out there and squint.
Coffee Time!!
MIA: Ted, Rossella Where are you guys and others? You know who you are! check in! we worry!
lovbob
And now, as if the above wasn't bad enough, it's JOKE TIME...
(I hope these corny jokes make you smile & give you a little joy...a mini-vacation, even if it's just for a fleeting moment!)
An old woman came into her doctor's office and confessed to an embarrassing problem. "I fart all the time, Doctor Johnson, but they're soundless, and they have no odor. In fact, since I've been here, I've farted no less than twenty times. What can I do?"
"Here's a prescription, Mrs. Harris. Take these pills three times a day for seven days and comeback and see me in a week."
Next week an upset Mrs. Harris marched into Dr. Johnson's office. "Doctor, I don't know what was in those pills, but the problem is worse! I'm farting just as much, but now they smell terrible! What do you have to say for yourself?".
"Calm down, Mrs.Harris," said the doctor soothingly. "Now that we've fixed your sinuses, we'll work on your hearing."
Christina, LOVED your song! You're so talented!
Love & BIG hugs to everybody!
Peach : )
(These are a few of my favorite things!)
When your Mom bites, when the Sibs fight, when you're turning blue, I simply remember my favorite things, and then I LOL like TRUE!!! colors, that is
i had to laugh but i fussed at her and then she stopped and then she would not do andything for me caus i was the meany but the short time she spent in a nursing home while mom was in the hosp they ignored her and she would only do things when they were not looking so if maybe you could figure out some way fromthis little story that might help
i dont know
luv true
1000 ways to die i watched that a time or two
isnt one way enough lol
welcome bobbie o
hey everybody
hope everybody on the edge of thier seat for the new year lol
i cant wait
lol
will it bring a better year
i hope
and yea my back is not cooperating i thing i wil go to walmart and trade it in
do you think they will take it back with out the receipt? lol
take to you later
luv yall true
cuz ,, wouldnt the pepper burn the nose first before the mouth , owwww ..
got pa out of the bed , bdrm was getting to him , got him in the living room now he s happy camper . wonder how long that;ll last , hope all night ,
my stomach s just feeling blah , hope im not comin down with something .
goodnight u all . going to the couch and try hard to get comfty xoxo
Waiting for neighbors snow coated tree to fall in our yard on top of ramp....you know I hardly care, the way all has been going...It would be like OK one more thing what ever...
austin ! a date woohoo ! i sure hope u have a wonderful time , let us know how it went ok ,,, shouldnt the homeowners ins pay u for ur pine tree ? it was a storm related , id be callin ins and ask about it , oh hell no dont pay nobody to haul that tree out ! thats too much money ! damn rip off !
bobbie , glad u went and met a new sets of familes , wonderful ! did u get to ck out his lab ? he s studyin on dementia ? fill me on in about that too . xoox
I bet you have a great date.
tell him you have a big family that's got an eye out........!!
lovbob
that a few times and then a dry one and tucked into sleep.
helped me get rid of the congestion.
lovbob
Vicks, hot damp flannel on her chest?
tell her we love her.
lovbob
I've been eating to much chocolate.
Hope mom feels better, thanks for advice.
Back to Beverly Hillbillies and Gilligans Island.
-Lil Tenny
And she is getting tired of him too....hehehehe....Smelled it coming....
i dont know what to do to stop her , mygranddaughter ran from me and hide so she can finish her job .
i guess let ur mom eat all she wants , now my face is turning green .
lit tenny , tell ur mom to hurry up get well , my pa s feelin bit better , chicken noodles from campbels is the best , perked him up and oatmeal , perked him up too .
my tummys turning now , too much kisses choc ive been eatin , my louie beg and beg for me to give him some , i said oh no i think its deadly to cats too as i heard it is to dogs , so he didnt get any , went poutin off under my desk , poor baby .
welcome to the grossed out thread!
yup! this is the place to be when you're grossed out and want to yak on your shoes.
I had a great b'day party up the dock and drank 2 beers.
the family from the show came and they were precious.
they included me in their family for the night and I had nieces and nephews and kids and the whole shebang.
love you guys and yes, it's been a tough week and we are still together, all of us.
lovbob
& that's exactly why you are welcome here.
I've learned not to eat when opening this thread. You now have friends along with you on this ride.
Lil Tenny
Your an ~
Rip ... & pets!
Mom's sick and I have to take care of her. She's coughing up gunk as I speak.
Lil Tenny
yes awful quite here tnite , bobbie hasnt talked today , hope shes ok , happy bobbie birthday to you , xoxo :-)
Peach Mom passed quietly.....thank you hospice and morphine. Mom is to be cremated and transported to Michigan for burial with her husband and our grandmother. There will be a small memorial for anyone to pay their respects next Tuesday evening at George Funeral Home in Belton, MO. I didn't realize how hard this is......I am exhausted. Ate a little soup now I think it's time for a nap......love and hugs to all!
Pirate, I am sskape1 but used to be sskape, cuz I couldn't get back on one time. welcome also to bonnieO.
new years eve coming up. a big night for Chinese food. One last binge before the resolutions.
Well, thanks for listening.
ssk
aww shuck , sorry ur mom s givin u a hard time , hope it gets better as the time goes on , keep comin back and vent more my dear . we miss you ... xoxo