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Among those not regular here anymore--WindyRidge.
I used to love the posts following the moving the parents, and the advice out to others attempting the same.
So many we have mentioned, and today we have an update from Anche in Italy. It just strikes me reading through here the wonderful sense of community on this site, and our infinite variety, the history of one another we slowly collect piece by piece, how we miss one another when one is gone, and are delighted to see them back. I think it is special in this our times. For certain special.
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AlvaDeer, ah yes, WindyRidge, loved how he used humor for dealing with his parents. His parents and mine were cut from the same cloth :)

I am using that same humor with hubby and I as we are dealing with normal age related issues.

Sendhelp, I remember the football helmet reference. Back in 2017-2018 would start or end their discussion with "Where's my helmet?"
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It seems to me that MsMadge might have been the one to wear a helmet.
I think MsMadge's Mother was in a nursing home and MsMadge visited there everyday and MsMadge's Mother was pretty old,maybe over a hundred.
I can't remember....
Sometimes she took treats to the other patients that lived there and
One time she posted that the staff took away and threw away all the resident's stuffed animals and dolls due to contamination and I remember being upset about that.
IDK, but I miss MsMadge~
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So sick of the shootings in our city. Shooting at the Bacchus parade, four people injured, ages 24, 22, 18 and 4. So sad 😞. One teenager killed. So senseless!

Our city now has 49,000 signatures that will be turned over to recall our mayor. Something has to change in New Orleans to end this madness.
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Hey guys. Thank you for the nice comments Alva and FF. I rarely post these days, been on here for years so everything seems to be Asked and Answered as the lawyers say, but I still check in to see how folks are doing.

I also wonder about many good folks who helped me get through my caregiving struggles. Garden Artist, Black Dog Mina and many others.

I’m very sad to see that Becky/Bridget has passed away. We both grew up in the same area of WV and knew lots of people and places in common.

My wife and I are well, still in northern Michigan taking care of each other, two horses and a new dog (Way too old for this young pup!)

Anyway, thanks again to all the folks who have been so supportive in the past.
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NHWM, daughter in NOLA visiting a friend over the weekend. Went to Endymion Saturday. Too tired to go to Bacchus on Sunday . . .

It’s all so ridiculous. And so unnecessary. And such a waste! Of course we had a killing in Philly over the weekend.
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I may not return to that coffee shop. It changed hands about a year and a half ago; the quality just is nowhere close to what it was. And really?! Rice Krispie Treats in the cookie display?!

I had egg pie this morning thinking it would be safe and fresh today since they were closed all weekend. Nope, leftover from last week.

Egg pie is gluten free the crust is ore-ida hash browns.

There is another coffee shop in the process. Looks like they have inspections this week. If all goes well, may be open within a week or two.
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Kat.

New Orleans is a great place to visit. I hope that your daughter is enjoying her trip here.

I grew up here and I am amazed at the change from when I was a child. I walked or rode my bicycle all over. I could ride the bus or streetcar as a young girl and was never concerned about anything happening. I never allowed my daughters to do what I did as a child because things have changed so much.

I know what neighborhoods to avoid but crimes can happen anywhere these days.

We rely on tourism, especially for Mardi Gras and our Jazz and Heritage Festival. Our Jazz Fest is a top notch event. We are known for our food and music.

Mardi Gras was always a special time for me. My mom was an excellent seamstress and made fabulous costumes that I loved wearing on Mardi Gras day.

Endymion and Bacchus are the prettiest parades. It’s a different vibe now since crime has increased in our city. It’s depressing to see.
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Luckylu
Isnt Ms Madge the poster whose mom was referred to as “The Viking”.

Hi Windyridge,
Good to hear from you.
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Glad,

Scratch that place off of your list. Rice Krispies? Really???
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Yes Madge's mom was the Viking. I miss her fun Viking stuff to share.

Yes, NHWM, rice krispie treats in the cookie case! Other cookies too, but marshmallows?!

HGTV wasted their time and effort on that one!

They are just not at all open to suggestions, requests, nothing. They have a breakfast bagel, egg, cheese and meat choice but only on an everything bagel. They won't even give an option of a plain bagel.

They will drive that place into the ground.
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Thank you 97yroldmom~
That's right,MsMadge referred to her Mother as the viking.
I had forgotten that.
I sure hope MsMadge is doing alright~
Her and all the other's that don't post anymore.
I'll always wonder and hope they're ok.
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Thank you too glad~
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Hello Windyridge!
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Ok, got a lead on the helmet!

Hey, FF, who was the originator of "the helmet" idea?

freqflyer
May 2016
Jim, be sure to wear a helmet whenever you feel the need to beat your head against the wall.... many of us here have those helmets ready and waiting.

I found out months later, after my Mom had passed, that she and Dad were helping each other up and down the stairs... Dad let it slip out that they had fallen quit a few times. I disliked those stairs anyway, and even worse with the basement stairs. Mom use to carry semi-wet clothes from the washer down to the basement to hang to dry as she didn't like using the automatic dryer a full cycle... where's my helmet !!

Another thing we need to remember, we are still just the "kids" and what do we know :P
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Need: So sad about the shooting.
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Kindly say prayers for my niece, who is on deployment in the Middle East with the U.S. Army as an Apache heli repairer. Thank you.
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Llama,

God bless your niece. Will definitely say prayers for her.
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Need: Thank you so much.
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Goodnight all! Sweet dreams.
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LLama - May your niece be safe and sound and return with honor.
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God Bless your niece Llama.
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Hey Windy, wasn't it you who used to say your goal was to be on My 600 pound Life. Used to crack me up!

Missed you on here!
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Gershun, I think the line was, when people asked me how I’m doing I’d tell them Well, have you seen me on my 600 pound life or Intervention? No? Guess I’m ok then. BTW, they’ve upped the game now. Have you seen 1000 pound sisters?! Yikes!!!
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Sendhelp, I bet if we search back further into the files that the helmet thing was started by someone else.

I am trying to remember, didn't we all at one time had ideas on how to decorate our helmets?
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Oh, WindyRidge, so very glad you were lurking around here and saw that we miss you. Now you are here, PLEASE stay. I always loved to read your input.
How would I KNOW if I saw you on 600# lives? Because, yes, I am afraid I watch it all. The 1,000 pound girls, the Hoarders, and just all of it. What can I say.
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FF,
You are right, the information is out there, somewhere.
I have been reading far back, to 2011, when "JAM", creator of the thread:
"The Caregiver, how are you?" talked with "LADEE" and others about owning an RV, wanting to travel with the AC group, pick them up on the way to a caregiver conference/meet-up.

We talked about a fantasy caregiver trip in 2015/2016, and knew nothing about the history on this forum. Thus, the popular phrase:
"History repeats itself", maybe?

Jam was being very funny, and the wild ladies of that time, including "Emjo",
lol, were a hoot! They talked about starting a thread titled: "Caregivers gone wild". Funny, years later, we had "Caregivers behaving badly", after the movie came out "Bad Moms".

Maybe "John" will remember who started the helmet theme?

Does anyone remember?
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Anyone remember "headbanger" - that could have been the origin of the helmet, and ros and mrs ribit? I am on f/b with them and Staceyb, jude and a few others. Unfortunately mrs ribit and Sandy Rogers Choate have left us (passed).

Sherry Emery started a face book group for caregivers and some of the "oldies" are on it. Gosh, some of us have been around a long time!!!!
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@Alva

I watch them all too. 600-Pound Life, 1,000 Sisters, 1,000 Best Friends, Hoarders...
Guilty as charged, Your Honor.
I keep a picture of Dr. Now from 600-Pound Life taped to the wall in front of my spin bike to keep me motivated. It works LOL.
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I'm starting to freak out a little, the forecast for a major ice storm just keeps getting worse 😨
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