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Post by busymom on Jan 21, 2022 14:13:29 GMT -5
Well, today has been a big bucket of s*ck. First I find out Meatloaf died (his music was popular when I was in high school), and now I've learned that Louie Anderson died today too (his comedy was VERY popular here with the college crowd, back in the day). Is it too late to go back to bed?
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Post by Icelandic Woman on Jan 21, 2022 16:08:19 GMT -5
Happy Friday Muffins!!!
Yes busy we seem to be losing our older entertainers left and right these days. RIP
Our weather is kind of a seesaw these days. 30s and light snow then 40s and 50s for a couple of days and then 30s and light snow again.
Isn't January over yet? My least favorite month of the year. It has been a month of Mondays at work.
Have a Fantastic Weekend!!!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jan 21, 2022 19:27:35 GMT -5
Well, today has been a big bucket of s*ck. First I find out Meatloaf died (his music was popular when I was in high school), and now I've learned that Louie Anderson died today too (his comedy was VERY popular here with the college crowd, back in the day). Is it too late to go back to bed? We seem to be losing a lot of great people, and it's only January. My day went south last night, actually. I was supposed to be meeting friends at the fair. Both of them (father and daughter)now have COVID. Both were vaccinated, he was boosted (she's only 14, so her booster is coming up). Fortunately, they were able to go in for monoclonal treatments today, thanks to a doctor who arranged it for them. Still, it's 10 days quarantine. They feel yuck, but nowhere near as bad as it could be. I am especially concerned for him, since he has health issues. I check on them via text daily and make sure they have everything they need. I last saw them face to face in early December, so I am not concerned about getting sick. I plan to swim and bike this weekend, with a very early trip to the farmers market Sunday (no crowds!).
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 21, 2022 20:45:40 GMT -5
Please give an update on how the lasagna bites were when you've tried them toomuchreality. I've been tempted to try them, but haven't yet. Will do. I thought we might eat them today. But their whole family was up all night with a stomach bug. So Ramen noodles were all they ate. And not much of that. Stanley Steamer was already there, cleaning the carpets (that were just cleaned in mid November), when I arrived at 9AM. The washer and dryer never stopped all day and a lot of baths were given, to try and get rid of the smell. It was a rough day. But I'll get back to you, next week, I assume.
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Post by skeeter on Jan 21, 2022 20:50:52 GMT -5
Please give an update on how the lasagna bites were when you've tried them toomuchreality . I've been tempted to try them, but haven't yet. Will do. I thought we might eat them today. But their whole family was up all night with a stomach bug. So Ramen noodles were all they ate. And not much of that. Stanley Steamer was already there, cleaning the carpets (that were just cleaned in mid November), when I arrived at 9AM. The washer and dryer never stopped all day and a lot of baths were given, to try and get rid of the smell. It was a rough day. But I'll get back to you, next week, I assume. Wow, sorry to read about your family being sick. Sincerely hope it's nothing serious and they start feeling better soon!!
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 21, 2022 20:59:14 GMT -5
Will do. I thought we might eat them today. But their whole family was up all night with a stomach bug. So Ramen noodles were all they ate. And not much of that. Stanley Steamer was already there, cleaning the carpets (that were just cleaned in mid November), when I arrived at 9AM. The washer and dryer never stopped all day and a lot of baths were given, to try and get rid of the smell. It was a rough day. But I'll get back to you, next week, I assume. Wow, sorry to read about your family being sick. Sincerely hope it's nothing serious and they start feeling better soon!! Thanks! Me too. A one yr old and 3 yr old can do a LOT of whining and crying, when they don't feel well. At least I got to come home/leave.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jan 22, 2022 11:06:53 GMT -5
Well, this day hit the skids. Older kitty is at the emergency vet for tests. Not eating, very lethargic. Not her usual self. So they are running the gamut of stuff on her. It's so busy there, they advised us to go home and they will call (we live about a 15-minute ride away). I will get DH settled in for lunch and go back myself for whatever the news is. That kitty is such a daddy's girl; it will be hard on him if the news is bad. Right now, aside from a fever they cannot find anything. It is cold and dark and rainy here. Good day to stay in and do stuff.
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Post by busymom on Jan 22, 2022 12:29:26 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! I'm sending positive vibes your way, NancysSummerSip , regarding your fur baby. The sun is out, but it's still only 10 degrees. I'm going to put effort into the master bedroom today, as it needs a lot of work.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jan 22, 2022 17:10:11 GMT -5
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Post by skeeter on Jan 22, 2022 19:13:52 GMT -5
Also hoping you received good news today on your sick kitty NancysSummerSip.
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Post by skeeter on Jan 22, 2022 19:16:46 GMT -5
Any updates on how your daughter, etc. are doing now toomuchreality? Hoping they are feeling better!
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 22, 2022 19:21:37 GMT -5
Any updates on how your daughter, etc. are doing now toomuchreality? Hoping they are feeling better! Thanks for asking. I sent a text asking how they're doing, but haven't heard back yet. I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
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Post by skeeter on Jan 22, 2022 19:33:24 GMT -5
Any updates on how your daughter, etc. are doing now toomuchreality ? Hoping they are feeling better! Thanks for asking. I sent a text asking how they're doing, but haven't heard back yet. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Please report back when you do hear something. Also, forgot to say in previous post that I hope you don't catch that nasty "bug"!!
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 22, 2022 19:50:58 GMT -5
Thanks for asking. I sent a text asking how they're doing, but haven't heard back yet. I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Please report back when you do hear something. Also, forgot to say in previous post that I hope you don't catch that nasty "bug"!! DD2 just told me that her girls slept well last night, but oldest is complaining about a stomach ache today. And DD2 doesn't feel well today. Last night, I got a headache and a stomach ache, but I decided it was all in my head. Luckily it didn't turn into anything more. Thanks! I hope you and yours are doing well.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 23, 2022 0:48:15 GMT -5
OMG There is a scary man with long dreadlocks who keeps knocking on my door and ringing my doorbell. He's making lots of grunting noises, like he's hurt. I don't know why he doesn't leave. Last I saw, he was putting his stuff down, against my door. I called the police and grabbed a can of wasp/hornet killer out from under my sink. I'm SO glad they installed a lower peephole in my door! I was just about to take my garbage out. Can you imagine, if I opened my door and he came tumbling inside and wouldn't leave? YIKES!
OMG, it has been over 15mins and he's still out there. I can hear him. He dropped his water bottle then I saw him stand up. He's not going to any of the other apt doors.
UGH.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 23, 2022 0:57:02 GMT -5
Update: The police made contact with the guy. He said he was looking for his friend's place. They made him leave.
Whew!
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Post by NoNamePerson on Jan 23, 2022 10:20:02 GMT -5
Update: The police made contact with the guy. He said he was looking for his friend's place. They made him leave. Whew! Had a guy banging on my door around 2am once. I told him to leave. He kept banging and said but Mama you got to let me in. I told him I wasn't his mama and I had a 380 locked and loaded and was about to call the police. He stumbled off. I heard later from a neighbor that her friends son was looking for his moms apartment. He had had a few and all apartments look alike. I was on second floor. Wondered how he even got up the stairs given his inebriated state! Glad you are safe.
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Post by stillmovingforward on Jan 23, 2022 11:36:42 GMT -5
That's scary! One more reason I love my dog! 80+ pounds of fury when he needs to rumble (otherwise, he's a pure lover boy).
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Post by Sharon on Jan 23, 2022 12:03:58 GMT -5
toomuchreality that is scary and I'm glad you are okay and that the police made the guy move along. I hope your family is on the mend and the stomach bug is just an unpleasant memory at this point.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jan 23, 2022 12:28:58 GMT -5
Dang, peeps! Sounds like everyone needs a good brunch today! We went to the farmers market this morning -- EVERYONE bundled up and drinking hot beverages!
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Jan 23, 2022 12:30:20 GMT -5
I picked up some fresh rye bread, a sweet onion, mushrooms and fresh mozzarella. I will make a ham, mushroom, onion and tomato sauce mix and mix in pasta, then bake in the oven topped with the mozzarella for dinner.
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Post by busymom on Jan 23, 2022 13:12:56 GMT -5
Oh my gosh, toomuchreality! That would freak me out. Fortunately, the police here respond quickly. In fact, they were just bragging recently that they are one of the few police departments in our area that is fully staffed. Good Afternoon Kids! The sun is out. Unfortunately, it's only 1 degree above zero, and the wind is coming from the north, which means the cold is seeping into the house. I am counting the weeks until Spring finally gets here.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 23, 2022 13:38:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the delicious brunch Nancy!
And for all the good thoughts, from everyone.
DD2 has been throwing up today, so we are not over this bug yet. Luckily it doesn't seem to last too long. Just a few days.
I have a doctor appt tomorrow, with a new doctor. It's my first time seeing her, so I really hope I don't come down with the stomach bug. I have been without my prescription for 2 weeks already.
DD1 and her friend just bought a new house. They haven't moved in yet. They are in the process of packing everything up, so they can move next week. DD1 is amazing, when it comes to packing. She will be as ready as a person can be, when moving day comes. I'm happy for them. 🙂
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Post by skeeter on Jan 23, 2022 14:31:40 GMT -5
Update: The police made contact with the guy. He said he was looking for his friend's place. They made him leave. Whew! OMG , you must have been really scared, but you did good by grabbing the bug spray! Not sure I would have thought of that.
REALLY glad you are ok and that the police moved that guy on his way! Were you able to get any sleep after that experience?
p.s. Good luck with the new doctor tomorrow.....
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Post by Sharon on Jan 23, 2022 14:42:34 GMT -5
Just talk with my Sister and they have Covid at there house. I hope they come through it okay. My Sister is an uncontrolled diabetic, mostly because she refuses to eat anything that might be considered a vegetable. She had a pacemaker installed a year or so ago because of low heart rate that was somehow related to being diabetic. The doctors did say that she also has pneumonia. My niece has also tested positive for Covid, she is also diabetic and has congestive heart failure, pretty much uncontrolled. They were vaccinated but not boosted. They were supposed to get a booster last week but cancelled because they had "colds". My niece and her husband live with my Sister because they aren't capable of functioning in their own place. As far as I know the husbands haven't been tested yet but also have "colds". Sis's husband is a paraplegic and has multiple health issues. Niece's husband has cerebral palsy and other health challenges. In other words you have an entire household of 4 people all with major underlying health conditions. Sis said that my Brother was running a fever and had the running nose and cough. I don't feel too bad for him since he is a rabid anti-vaxxer.
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Post by ners on Jan 23, 2022 15:03:49 GMT -5
toomuchreality Glad the police were able to make the unwanted visitor leave and that you looked before you went out. NancysSummerSip Thanks for brunch Sharon Prayers for your sister and her family.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jan 23, 2022 16:35:50 GMT -5
Sharon you know as well as I do that they most likely don't have "colds" When the guy tried to break in to my house last summer, the one police officer that we have came right over. Said it was nice to get away from the high school.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jan 23, 2022 17:57:55 GMT -5
Update: The police made contact with the guy. He said he was looking for his friend's place. They made him leave. Whew! OMG , you must have been really scared, but you did good by grabbing the bug spray! Not sure I would have thought of that.
REALLY glad you are ok and that the police moved that guy on his way! Were you able to get any sleep after that experience?
p.s. Good luck with the new doctor tomorrow.....
I've never thought to grab wasp/hornet spray before! Wasp/hornet spray comes out in a very heavy stream, so you can thoroughly saturate a nest and goes a LONG distance, to keep you safe. That's why I chose it. Because I knew the police had actually contacted the guy and made him leave, I actually slept pretty well. If they hadn't, I would have remained nervous, so probably wouldn't have been able to sleep. Everything the police told me matched what I had seen and heard, which was comforting.
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Post by busymom on Jan 25, 2022 12:21:00 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! I had nothing scheduled this morning, and REALLY slept in late. (I haven't slept this late in a long time!) No point in getting up early when the wind chill is still at -17, right?
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