ken a.k.a OMK
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Oct 10, 2019 9:43:19 GMT -5
Good morning everyone. 64* and sunny.
Sharon we have a handicap parking sticker for my MIL. We just hang it on the mirror when she's with us. Usually drop her off and one of us parks elsewhere.
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Post by Sharon on Oct 10, 2019 10:49:25 GMT -5
Mornin Muffins! Sharon, you can probably get a handicapped parking permit for your mom. Look into it. Even if you are the driver, you can use it for her. I don't know why Mom hasn't checked into getting one. Here you have to have a signed doctors order saying it is needed and when Grandpa got his he also had to have a doctor visit. I think it is the type of the thing the doctor has to sign that they saw so and so on this date and that a handicapped permit was needed. Lately though she has been using my Grandpa's that isn't expired yet. Yes it is illegal but anyone who saw my Mom trying to get in and out of a car wouldn't question for a moment that it wasn't hers and wasn't needed. Actually I am surprised that Grandpa's hasn't expired he has been gone 4 1/2 years now but I think they had just gotten a new one shortly before he passed. We will be having lunch in town today where the festival will be held on Saturday. After lunch I will cruise the streets around where the festival will be held to scope out where the on street handicapped parking is located.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Oct 10, 2019 15:49:51 GMT -5
Mom's handicapped placard was non-expiring. I'm sure we were supposed to dispose of it, but I keep it in the glove compartment for when I have dad with me. I don't use it otherwise.
My sister has the one that was issued for him. That one is also non-expiring.
Both took a doctor's statement and we didn't have any problems getting a doctor to sign off on them.
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ken a.k.a OMK
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Oct 11, 2019 9:58:40 GMT -5
Good morning. Where is everyone?
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Post by ners on Oct 11, 2019 11:06:41 GMT -5
Was behind schedule this morning. Did not have time to stop by. Really happy today is Friday. I have been dragging all week.
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Post by busymom on Oct 11, 2019 11:35:17 GMT -5
Good Afternoon Kids! Happy Friday! It's been a full morning, and I've got a list to get through this afternoon. Gotta make hay while the sun shines, so...
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Post by busymom on Oct 11, 2019 11:39:20 GMT -5
I'd heard about that big temperature drop. Almost 80 degrees! Ugh! Hope your furnace is working well, and you've got your Winter clothes out.
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ken a.k.a OMK
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Oct 12, 2019 8:42:34 GMT -5
Good morning everyone. Woke up at 8 am to 55*. At 10 am it is 61* and sunny.
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Post by ners on Oct 12, 2019 9:33:19 GMT -5
It is now in the 50's. Supposed to go down to the 30's tonight.
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Post by Bluerobin on Oct 12, 2019 9:44:59 GMT -5
Mornin Muffins! I think I will refuse to fully awaken today and just have a lazy day.
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Post by busymom on Oct 12, 2019 10:22:22 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! Temps are in the high 70's, which feels MUCH better than temp that feel like the 90's or 100's. I'm back on the job hunt again, but things definitely are moving at a crawl.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Oct 12, 2019 18:37:51 GMT -5
Hiya peeps! Got back from a swim meet about 5:30, fixed dinner, unpacked minimally (some of the stuff is going into the suitcase for Monday's trip) and doing a load of laundry, mostly towels.
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Post by busymom on Oct 13, 2019 8:01:45 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! We're off to church. Later Gators!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Oct 13, 2019 11:33:15 GMT -5
Hello my superior Sunday peeps! I am a bit late, but blame it on a heckuva busy day ... so far!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Oct 13, 2019 11:35:59 GMT -5
Got a bike ride in, then breakfast. Washed my car because I hate the idea of garaging a dirty car for the week. Went on a CVS run for last-minute things for the trip. Packed my suitcase. Still need to change over my purse (I have a backpack travel purse that is very comfortable to carry) and label what's what for the cats.
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Post by Sharon on Oct 13, 2019 17:22:07 GMT -5
We made it through the weekend and home. This weekends are always a good assessment of just how bad Mom has gotten. We were talking that when we were there in April Mom could walk about a mile. It was slow and she took a lot of rest breaks but she could do it. This weekend she could hardly get out of the chair. When we got home she couldn't get the front steps into the house. I had to physically lift her foot up onto the step. She was then able to grab a large cement planter and pull herself up the next two steps. I am still tired and not really ready to head back to work tomorrow. I do have lots of food to make lunches with so that should be okay.
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Post by ners on Oct 14, 2019 6:12:56 GMT -5
Morning all. Time to get moving for the day.
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ken a.k.a OMK
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Oct 14, 2019 7:53:40 GMT -5
Good morning everyone. 90 minute school fog delay. Back to cardiac rehab after 2 weeks restriction after cataract surgery.
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Post by busymom on Oct 14, 2019 8:15:50 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! Happy Monday! We can already feel the humidity ramping up here. And remember, it's a holiday, so no mail delivery today.
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Post by Bluerobin on Oct 14, 2019 9:43:48 GMT -5
Mornin Muffins! Enjoy the holiday! Ken, good luck with the cardiac rehab!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Oct 14, 2019 16:02:09 GMT -5
Hiya peeps. I think I need some advice. A friend of 40 years is moving. Date and destination of move unknown. I found out about it on FB. No call email or text. I reached out but no response so far.
She is in severe financial trouble, which is likely behind the move. They are moving in with another couple and selling their own home. That much I have figured out. Both her and her husband lost their jobs -- him due to health issues and she was forced out of the school system by age. They have parent plus loans for both sons that they WILL NEVER be able to pay back. I know the boys should and could help them. Both are working and have masters degrees thanks to mom and dad. This whole situation makes me mad.
My question: should I keep trying to make contact or accept that I am ghosted at some point?
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Post by ners on Oct 14, 2019 17:16:58 GMT -5
NancysSummerSip How did you reach out and how long ago. If they are in the middle of moving they may not be checking their email. Safe travels.
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Post by Sharon on Oct 14, 2019 21:17:00 GMT -5
Hiya peeps. I think I need some advice. A friend of 40 years is moving. Date and destination of move unknown. I found out about it on FB. No call email or text. I reached out but no response so far. She is in severe financial trouble, which is likely behind the move. They are moving in with another couple and selling their own home. That much I have figured out. Both her and her husband lost their jobs -- him due to health issues and she was forced out of the school system by age. They have parent plus loans for both sons that they WILL NEVER be able to pay back. I know the boys should and could help them. Both are working and have masters degrees thanks to mom and dad. This whole situation makes me mad. My question: should I keep trying to make contact or accept that I am ghosted at some point? I agree with ners that they may not be checking e-mail or it could also be they are embarrassed about their situation and aren't contacting anyone.
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Post by busymom on Oct 14, 2019 21:54:49 GMT -5
I agree with Sharon that either they're too busy to respond, or are embarrassed by the entire situation & aren't ready to talk with anyone about it. Sharon, is your Mom going to be able to stay in her house if she becomes unable to get up the stairs? It sadly sounds like her abilities are deteriorating.
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Post by Sharon on Oct 14, 2019 22:18:20 GMT -5
Sharon, is your Mom going to be able to stay in her house if she becomes unable to get up the stairs? It sadly sounds like her abilities are deteriorating. We are waiting to see how the hip transplants work out for her. If they work well then she can maybe stay in the house or move to a smaller single story house. If they don't then it will probably be senior living. She has read her book they sent home multiple times and has already started the pre-operative exercises. There is no doubt in my mind that Mom will faithfully do her physical therapy and absolutely follow the doctors instructions to a T. She is already telling everyone that her book says that you can't come and visit unless you use hand sanitizer. She has gone out and bought her hand sanitizer already and had picked up several other items that the book says she needs to have on hand.
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Post by Bluerobin on Oct 15, 2019 6:40:46 GMT -5
Mornin Muffins! Nancy, I suspect they are skipping out on their debt and will become invisible, so they are limiting who will know where they are.
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Post by busymom on Oct 15, 2019 8:25:04 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! We've got a clouds this morning.
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Oct 15, 2019 9:04:24 GMT -5
Good morning everyone. 59* and sunny.
We are in a drought. Got some scattered showers Sunday. Rained here but not 5 miles away. Tomorrow's prediction is for 1" - 2". Farmers got extra time to harvest and cut down summer crops, although making a lot of dust and starting field fires due to dryness and sparks from rocks. Now they want to plant fall and cover crops but are afraid of continued drought killing germinating seeds.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Oct 15, 2019 14:29:44 GMT -5
Hello peeps. I finally heard back from my friend. They are moving four hours north to be near their sons and take advantage of better medical care for her husband. And selling the house gives them some breathing room and less stress. And this is a very humiliating situation for them. They could still be working. Or enjoying retirement. Instead it is jobless, broke and one of the very sick.
I told her I would be home in a week and would take a day off to drive over to help. . The husband is facing a second bout of renal cancer and is on chemo again.
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