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Post by busymom on Feb 16, 2021 13:49:31 GMT -5
My front door could stand to be replaced. It lets in a lot of cold air. It has for the entire time I've lived here. I need to get off my duff and get it done. Yup. Our house faces due North, so whenever those winds blow, we definitely feel it inside the house. An audit isn't a bad idea, but I'm annoyed that the utility companies charge for them now. (They used to be free.) Speedy has an appointment at the vet today. Nothing is wrong. It's just time for him to get his first rabies shot. Also, I want the vets opinion on when we should begin to limit how much food goes in his bowl. The breeder said when he's little, to never let the bowl get empty. I don't want an overweight dog.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Feb 16, 2021 14:02:59 GMT -5
My house all faces due north.
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Post by busymom on Feb 16, 2021 15:59:23 GMT -5
Ok, we're back from the vet. Poor Speedy cried, and he got 2 shots. Distemper and rabies, one in the back, & one in the butt. Poor baby!
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Post by busymom on Feb 17, 2021 10:17:26 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! We do have a gradual warmup here. The wind chill is still below zero, but the actual temperature is FINALLY above zero.
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Feb 17, 2021 10:34:54 GMT -5
Good morning. After a high of 48° yesterday, cold is back. High of 35° today with snow showers after midnight.
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Post by Sharon on Feb 17, 2021 11:12:35 GMT -5
We are still waiting for Mom to get power back. There is a power pole about a block from Mom's house where the top 1/4 is snapped off, it makes an inverted L. Hopefully they get to that pole soon.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Feb 17, 2021 11:24:09 GMT -5
-17 this morning. A new record low.
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Post by Sharon on Feb 18, 2021 8:32:12 GMT -5
Going to the hospital in a little bit to say good-bye to my Dad.
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Post by ken a.k.a OMK on Feb 18, 2021 9:07:24 GMT -5
Sorry Sharon 28° and sleet on top of a white coating from overnight. Still predict 2" of snow.
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Post by Opti on Feb 18, 2021 9:11:51 GMT -5
Oh that sucks Sharon. Try to be happy you at least can go and do so.
I think we will easily get 4 to 8 inches of snow plus whatever. At least inch already down. I wish there was a way to refuse snow delivery.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Feb 18, 2021 9:42:06 GMT -5
Going to the hospital in a little bit to say good-bye to my Dad. I am so sorry.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Feb 18, 2021 9:43:05 GMT -5
It's 6 degrees and sunny. First night in at least a week it didn't get below zero.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2021 13:14:02 GMT -5
Sharon So sorry to hear this, Sharon. You mentioned that he wasn't doing well, but I didn't see any posts after that one and assumed that he was still plugging along
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2021 13:18:52 GMT -5
steff We haven't heard a word from you for a while. Does it look like you're safe from the crazy aunt for the foreseeable future? Reckon she went to Florida to lounge on the beach for the rest of the winter?
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Post by busymom on Feb 18, 2021 13:34:20 GMT -5
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Post by Sharon on Feb 18, 2021 23:08:06 GMT -5
Thank you everyone. Here is a synopsis of just how sucky my life has become. A week ago Monday my Dad drove into work and could get in and out of his Suburban. My brother than drove him to the doctors, to the pharmacy etc. Dad could carry on a conversation etc. Wednesday Dad call bro to come help him, he was laying on the couch and couldn't sit up. On Saturday Dad was unresponsive and transported to ER. Last night they moved Dad to comfort care, so no more treatment. I went to see Dad today and he couldn't really respond but did seem to know we were there. The family now needs to meet and decide where Dad will receive hospice care, We don't expect Dad to last long based on how quickly he declined.
Mom still doesn't have power and is now staying with me. There is no estimate of when power will be restored. Mom has been without power for 6 days and now we are having issues convincing her to throw our her food. Bacon can be refrozen after all My sis-in-law is having surgery Friday. DD and her family are moving across the state this weekend. I am scheduled for surgery on Monday and will on FMLA for at least two weeks, although I will probably take 3 weeks with all that is going on.
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Post by ners on Feb 19, 2021 7:11:19 GMT -5
Sharon Wow that is a lot to handle. I have no words. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I totally agree with taking the 3 weeks.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Feb 19, 2021 9:35:36 GMT -5
That is a lot to deal with all at once SharonTake care of yourself.
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Post by busymom on Feb 19, 2021 11:01:08 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! Sharon, I'm so sorry you're dealing with all of this. Seriously, sometimes when it rains, it pours. Hoping better days arrive your way soon!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Feb 19, 2021 18:43:41 GMT -5
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Feb 19, 2021 18:45:41 GMT -5
And here I am in better shape than most. We will get a little cold snap tonight, but not much; we may be the only ones in the country with no snow or ice.
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Post by busymom on Feb 19, 2021 19:13:20 GMT -5
We've got snow to share, but after this nasty two weeks of below zero, we may begin melting in the next few days.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2021 19:28:14 GMT -5
Sharon busymom By the middle of next week it's supposed to be in the 30s in the UP. Imagine! The February thaw up there used to be in the 50s for a week or so before winter came back. It's cold here, but the rain has stopped and the sun was out today.
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Post by Sharon on Feb 19, 2021 22:38:09 GMT -5
Tomorrow they are moving Dad to a care facility. We were able to get him into one very close to where Mom and I live. It is within blocks of my house and Mom is only a mile away from me. At first I wasn't going to go and help the kids move but I have decided to go ahead anyway. Everyone is fine with me doing so. I will be gone around 24 hours and it will be a good break from Mom. I've said my goodbyes to Dad so if I'm not here when he passes I will be okay with that. My Dad was heavily involved with their class reunion committee. They had a reunion every year and they actually have a monthly luncheon. Dad maintained the e-mail list etc for this. We have had 3 different people calling today about getting the information and where is the information blah, blah, blah. Mom is going with the flow with them but they are really making me angry. My Daddy is dying and all they care about is some stupid e-mail list.
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Post by ners on Feb 19, 2021 22:54:14 GMT -5
Sharon I am sorry the for the issues with the class reunion people. Please take care of yourself.
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Post by Sharon on Feb 20, 2021 7:36:58 GMT -5
Enjoying the peace and quiet of my house. Mom is still asleep so having some nice quiet alone time.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2021 12:26:13 GMT -5
busymom Guess what!? I just checked on NOAA to see what the weather is like up north...it's 19 and sunny and not a single minus temp in sight between today and next Friday. OMG! I bet everybody up there is decked out in shorts and flip flops and basking in the sun How's by you? Sun? Warmer?
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Feb 20, 2021 13:25:53 GMT -5
Hello peeps! Sharon, I hope this time goes well for you. The class reunion folks may have things booked and reserved and they are thinking about keeping things on schedule so as not to lose prepaid funds. I agree, however, that they ought to do the right thing and cut you slack at this time. If possible, I'd give them what they want and just walk away from all that for awhile. You cannot be all things to all people, especially these kinds of people. I made chicken noodle soup with matzoh balls for lunch (with lots of leftovers), since we got just cold enough for it. Cleaned up the front yard in order to earn my two bowls' worth.
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