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Post by NoNamePerson on Sept 9, 2024 9:51:40 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! We had a little too much excitement late yesterday. There was apparently a group of kids shooting at each other at our closest large shopping mall. Thankfully no one was hit, but still... Seems to be the latest trend. We've had a few shootings near our mall. I don't even go near the mall these days although there is one store I want to check out on occasion but it's at the far end from where the shootings seem to take place and has a side door. It's a shame you can't even go shopping. And people wonder why so many are going to online shopping - yep even us oldies.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Sept 9, 2024 9:56:20 GMT -5
A manic Monday for me. I went out to start the car to head for kickboxing, and it started harshly, and I knew there was a problem. I drove right to the dealership, which fortunately opens at 6 am. Turns out it was a dying battery - it died when I got to the dealership. An hour later I had a new battery for free. I bought the last one about three years ago, with a lifetime warranty. Sometimes, a few bucks for that warranty does pay off. It sure did this time. I am glad this happened before my trip next month. A dead battery on a road trip would not have been good. I did go to kick box anyway, then came home and trimmed the hedges. We got heavy rain overnight and expect rain later, so I decided to get out early for yard work.
I have spaghetti and meatballs leftover for myself tonight and will make chicken fried rice for DH. We are plowing through the freezer pretty well.
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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 9, 2024 10:07:10 GMT -5
A manic Monday for me. I went out to start the car to head for kickboxing, and it started harshly, and I knew there was a problem. I drove right to the dealership, which fortunately opens at 6 am. Turns out it was a dying battery - it died when I got to the dealership. An hour later I had a new battery for free. I bought the last one about three years ago, with a lifetime warranty. Sometimes, a few bucks for that warranty does pay off. It sure did this time. I am glad this happened before my trip next month. A dead battery on a road trip would not have been good. I did go to kick box anyway, then came home and trimmed the hedges. We got heavy rain overnight and expect rain later, so I decided to get out early for yard work.
I have spaghetti and meatballs leftover for myself tonight and will make chicken fried rice for DH. We are plowing through the freezer pretty well.
I'm so glad you got your battery issue taken care of, before you went out of town! I agree, the warranty was worth it.
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Post by busymom on Sept 9, 2024 12:18:55 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! We had a little too much excitement late yesterday. There was apparently a group of kids shooting at each other at our closest large shopping mall. Thankfully no one was hit, but still... Yikes, indeed! Glad you were nowhere near it! Yup, I actually called DD when I heard the news to make sure she wasn't anywhere nearby. Thankfully she was at home.
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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 9, 2024 12:28:17 GMT -5
Yikes, indeed! Glad you were nowhere near it! Yup, I actually called DD when I heard the news to make sure she wasn't anywhere nearby. Thankfully she was at home. Whew!
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Post by busymom on Sept 9, 2024 12:36:40 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! We had a little too much excitement late yesterday. There was apparently a group of kids shooting at each other at our closest large shopping mall. Thankfully no one was hit, but still... Seems to be the latest trend. We've had a few shootings near our mall. I don't even go near the mall these days although there is one store I want to check out on occasion but it's at the far end from where the shootings seem to take place and has a side door. It's a shame you can't even go shopping. And people wonder why so many are going to online shopping - yep even us oldies. (I'm trying not to pick on specific populations, but we've had a lot of Muslim immigrants that have moved out of the city, and into our community in the last several years. They tend to hang out at the mall on Friday & Saturday nights, so sadly I've chosen NOT to shop during those days & times, because shootings are the thing that worries me.) I do a lot more shopping online now. I actually drove past the mall around sunset one time, when all of these cars pulled into the back side of the mall (there's a major grocery store there) and all of these kids got out & it looked like they were planning to have a large fight. I couldn't get away from the area fast enough. I don't know if you ever saw the Tom Hank's movie Captain Phillips, about the boat that was hijacked, but young Somali teens have a specific look & body-type, (the actor who tormented Hanks in the movie was a Somali who lives in MN) so I can tell them apart from most (I won't say all) African Americans. Our school district is having challenges with that immigrant community, sadly. No, I don't hate immigrants, as 3 of my grandparents were born outside of the US, but there's a part of me that wishes they would've kept whatever violence they've experienced back in their home country. Sorry if it seems I'm rambling, but it's an issue here, and if things don't improve I'm not looking forward to getting older here.
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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 9, 2024 13:05:53 GMT -5
Seems to be the latest trend. We've had a few shootings near our mall. I don't even go near the mall these days although there is one store I want to check out on occasion but it's at the far end from where the shootings seem to take place and has a side door. It's a shame you can't even go shopping. And people wonder why so many are going to online shopping - yep even us oldies. (I'm trying not to pick on specific populations, but we've had a lot of Muslim immigrants that have moved out of the city, and into our community in the last several years. They tend to hang out at the mall on Friday & Saturday nights, so sadly I've chosen NOT to shop during those days & times, because shootings are the thing that worries me.) I do a lot more shopping online now. I actually drove past the mall around sunset one time, when all of these cars pulled into the back side of the mall (there's a major grocery store there) and all of these kids got out & it looked like they were planning to have a large fight. I couldn't get away from the area fast enough. I don't know if you ever saw the Tom Hank's movie Captain Phillips, about the boat that was hijacked, but young Somali teens have a specific look & body-type, (the actor who tormented Hanks in the movie was a Somali who lives in MN) so I can tell them apart from most (I won't say all) African Americans. Our school district is having challenges with that immigrant community, sadly. No, I don't hate immigrants, as 3 of my grandparents were born outside of the US, but there's a part of me that wishes they would've kept whatever violence they've experienced back in their home country. Sorry if it seems I'm rambling, but it's an issue here, and if things don't improve I'm not looking forward to getting older here. I don't dislike any group of people. But I dislike some of the issues surrounding some of them. There's a reason certain groups/people have a higher incidence of crime. If they'd stay away from it, they wouldn't be involved in it.
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Post by busymom on Sept 9, 2024 13:25:17 GMT -5
Another community across the river from us has been having more problems than we've had. I don't know what they call it when they put out a message on their cell phones to meet up at a certain location (usually to make some sort of trouble), but these suburban police departments just can't maintain control when 400 teens suddenly show up, like at a city park, whether it's to party or to fight. (Permits are required here if you want to host a large gathering.) Obviously the kids are ignoring the rules, and I have to wonder late at night why their parents don't wonder where they're at.
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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 9, 2024 13:58:39 GMT -5
Another community across the river from us has been having more problems than we've had. I don't know what they call it when they put out a message on their cell phones to meet up at a certain location (usually to make some sort of trouble), but these suburban police departments just can't maintain control when 400 teens suddenly show up, like at a city park, whether it's to party or to fight. (Permits are required here if you want to host a large gathering.) Obviously the kids are ignoring the rules, and I have to wonder late at night why their parents don't wonder where they're at. The parents are probably being lied to, then burying their head in the sand and hoping for the best/not what they're afraid of. Or they think ignorance is bliss. Then they'll cry, when sh_t goes down and they get caught. Just my guess.
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Post by Opti on Sept 9, 2024 14:54:41 GMT -5
Another community across the river from us has been having more problems than we've had. I don't know what they call it when they put out a message on their cell phones to meet up at a certain location (usually to make some sort of trouble), but these suburban police departments just can't maintain control when 400 teens suddenly show up, like at a city park, whether it's to party or to fight. (Permits are required here if you want to host a large gathering.) Obviously the kids are ignoring the rules, and I have to wonder late at night why their parents don't wonder where they're at. That's scary. I know part of the shore was having issues with pop-up car races, but to my knowledge nothing like that is happening here. But there's only one mall I've been to in the last year or so and it really doesn't have a back per se to hide behind. That would worry me. Because it was the shore luckily several shore police departments banded together to shut it down as they did not want to lose summer revenue over kids acting badly. Unfortunately in some cultures parents do not care about their sons being out at night. They are used to it. I would think if you were in a different country though, first generation, you'd be more careful until the kids were adults. That's probably my midwestern upbringing showing as I do not know what the rules are in many cultures.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Sept 9, 2024 14:55:12 GMT -5
Another community across the river from us has been having more problems than we've had. I don't know what they call it when they put out a message on their cell phones to meet up at a certain location (usually to make some sort of trouble), but these suburban police departments just can't maintain control when 400 teens suddenly show up, like at a city park, whether it's to party or to fight. (Permits are required here if you want to host a large gathering.) Obviously the kids are ignoring the rules, and I have to wonder late at night why their parents don't wonder where they're at. With lower numbers, the kids all showing up at a place at the same time happens in Dubuque regularly during the summer. It's usually at a park or swimming pool. Trouble always follows. Some of these are the kids DN3 teaches at his school for troubled kids. Most don't have parents who care much about them and don't seem to keep track of them. When I first moved here a woman's 2 year old went missing. She had 7 or 8 other kids and wasn't reported missing for months when a neighbor finally called authorities. Police searched the BBQ pit in the backyard and found her bones there. The mother got sent to prison for a long time. But what happened to those other kids? Knowing your sister went missing and then to learn your mother killed her has to mess with your mind.
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Post by seriousthistime on Sept 9, 2024 17:00:08 GMT -5
Here, pop-up parking lot parties seem to be causing lots of trouble. A fair number of kids have gotten shot (killed and injured) at them. The police have asked kids not to attend these parties, which start at midnight, and implored parents to keep their kids from going.
Either the parents are oblivious to the danger or can't stop the kids from going. Try stopping a 17 year old with a gun in his pocket.
These parties are a seasonal thing. Summertime means people are out and about more than when it's below zero.
There have been a few shootings at the mall. One perpetrator was a Chicago gang member going after someone locally. Another was a woman defending herself after someone inside the mall was harassing her and he followed her outside.
They are all bad. I'm not likely to be attending a parking lot party, but there was a shooting outside Target a few years ago. A man was at a stoplight behind a car where the driver was having a conversation with a pedestrian. The light turned green, the man in the car behind beeped the horn, and the driver got out and shot him in the face. That man has grave disabilities and needs constant care. They haven't found the shooter.
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Post by seriousthistime on Sept 9, 2024 17:12:43 GMT -5
Some men will keep asking and asking, just sure eventually you'll see the light.
I worked with a married man about my age whose wife chose not to relocate with him, and they'd visit back and forth (her travel to see him was rare). He and I started at the same time and we became platonic friends. We'd go out for dinner or drinks, I'd join when his daughters came to visit, etc. Of course he tried by making suggestive comments but I always brushed him off. When he relocated to his home area he became more aggressive with me and I felt like every text or conversation he was a bit more pushy. I brushed him off every time and finally told him just to stop. He didn't. He would tell me his wife was gone and I should visit him. When I suggested he travel with his wife, he'd say he couldn't because he was going to travel with me. I never gave him any encouragement. A mutual friend knew about this and in a group text he made a suggestive comment to me and she told him to just stop. He really hasn't, but I have such little contact with him now that I can avoid his suggestive statements. You'd think he'd wonder why I don't answer my phone and just respond to occasional texts.
I was friends with a woman who lives in a large retirement community. She was still interested in men and dating, but she said they were after sex. They were in their late 70s and 80s. I was shocked. Some dudes never give up. And I guess it worked for them because there seem to be plenty of women who need to have a man in their life/bed.
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Post by Opti on Sept 9, 2024 17:20:01 GMT -5
Some men will keep asking and asking, just sure eventually you'll see the light. I worked with a married man about my age whose wife chose not to relocate with him, and they'd visit back and forth (her travel to see him was rare). He and I started at the same time and we became platonic friends. We'd go out for dinner or drinks, I'd join when his daughters came to visit, etc. Of course he tried by making suggestive comments but I always brushed him off. When he relocated to his home area he became more aggressive with me and I felt like every text or conversation he was a bit more pushy. I brushed him off every time and finally told him just to stop. He didn't. He would tell me his wife was gone and I should visit him. When I suggested he travel with his wife, he'd say he couldn't because he was going to travel with me. I never gave him any encouragement. A mutual friend knew about this and in a group text he made a suggestive comment to me and she told him to just stop. He really hasn't, but I have such little contact with him now that I can avoid his suggestive statements. You'd think he'd wonder why I don't answer my phone and just respond to occasional texts. I was friends with a woman who lives in a large retirement community. She was still interested in men and dating, but she said they were after sex. They were in their late 70s and 80s. I was shocked. Some dudes never give up. And I guess it worked for them because there seem to be plenty of women who need to have a man in their life/bed. I think it's OK they want sex in their 70s and 80s. It's not OK if they keep asking. And for me personally it would be not OK if that's all they want.
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Post by ners on Sept 9, 2024 21:09:17 GMT -5
NancysSummerSip Late to the party. Congratulations on finishing first in your group.
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Post by busymom on Sept 10, 2024 10:20:40 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! SS has apparently screwed up DS's account again, so I'm trying to get ahold of them today. I could use some positive thoughts & prayers, as this isn't my first rodeo with them.
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Post by Opti on Sept 10, 2024 10:24:24 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! SS has apparently screwed up DS's account again, so I'm trying to get ahold of them today. I could use some positive thoughts & prayers, as this isn't my first rodeo with them. Sorry. Straightening crap like that out sucks. will pray for both of us as I need to do paperwork battles as well. <--- Because I know you got this
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Post by Opti on Sept 10, 2024 10:30:36 GMT -5
Home from PT and it was probably my longest session to date. Felt bad the woman from church was waiting in the parking lot so long. Not sure if I will get an extension on PT or not. I can tell I need more work, and I am trying to do more. Did not put the Advil cream on before PT which I really noticed. Once the dishwasher finishes, I will make lunch. Going to get warmer for the rest of the week. Not a fan because of A/C costs. If I had someone take me down to the shore though, it would be great. Saturday looks like a good beach day. Tote bags are gone and of course now I notice another one that could have joined them. Might make a pile to bring to church if I get a ride in for choir practice later in the week. Also discovered I have lots of pantry stuff that either should be tossed or used soon.
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Post by busymom on Sept 10, 2024 12:59:35 GMT -5
Glad PT went well, Opti. Here's to healing! I talked to someone who seems to know what they're talking about at SS. DS's acct. is a bigger hot mess than I'd imagined, mostly because the main office ignored messages that were forwarded to them about the account, so I need to pull up a bunch of paperwork to submit. Ugh! I hate dealing with them, because it just seems like the minute you fix something, something else gets messed up.
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Post by Opti on Sept 10, 2024 13:10:53 GMT -5
Glad PT went well, Opti . Here's to healing! I talked to someone who seems to know what they're talking about at SS. DS's acct. is a bigger hot mess than I'd imagined, mostly because the main office ignored messages that were forwarded to them about the account, so I need to pull up a bunch of paperwork to submit. Ugh! I hate dealing with them, because it just seems like the minute you fix something, something else gets messed up. I'm sorry. I am not looking forward to resolving dad's ira. I put in a message at a branch Friday, but a banker has not called me back. Since it is this week, I hope I can get someone on the phone that makes sense. Probably need to call executor sis too. Want to resolve that and the car to the body shop by next week. Sorry again about the issues, sometimes no one wants to admit they messed it up and aren't sure how to fix it.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Sept 10, 2024 18:37:26 GMT -5
NancysSummerSip Late to the party. Congratulations on finishing first in your group. Thanks! Glad you are here, late or otherwise. Very rainy day pretty much most of the day. I did get out early to trim the hedges. DH and I both had ophthalmologist appts today, and I finally got my duct plugs. My eyes immediately feel much less dry and itchy. We are getting our flu/COVID shots Friday.
I finally finished the spaghetti and meatballs today, and made chocolate pudding for dessert.
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Post by busymom on Sept 11, 2024 8:30:10 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! The smoke in the air is still a problem here, and it's giving me some sinus issues. I need to go digging for paperwork for DS. Such an exciting day ahead, and I don't even know if SS will accept what I find, but I've gotta try.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Sept 11, 2024 13:35:15 GMT -5
Happy Wednesday peeps! busymom got me feeling guilty enough to put sorting paperwork on my schedule tomorrow. And I will take out the suitcases to air out as well - it's been literal years since we've used them. I got a run in this afternoon, just before the rain came. Timing in my favor for a change.
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Post by busymom on Sept 11, 2024 14:54:39 GMT -5
Well, I composed a great letter, and now I can't get the printer to print. It's been a week, and it's only Wednesday...
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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 11, 2024 15:29:17 GMT -5
Well, I composed a great letter, and now I can't get the printer to print. It's been a week, and it's only Wednesday... Dang it!
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Post by Opti on Sept 11, 2024 17:44:27 GMT -5
Good Morning Kids! The smoke in the air is still a problem here, and it's giving me some sinus issues. I need to go digging for paperwork for DS. Such an exciting day ahead, and I don't even know if SS will accept what I find, but I've gotta try. Sorry about the smoke. I know the time we had Canadian wildfire smoke it messed up my eyes, sinuses and throat. I had to walk home in it, and wait at the bus stop as well. Glad the wildfire in the NJ Pine Barrens is much smaller. Good luck with printer wrangling too.
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Post by toomuchreality on Sept 11, 2024 18:37:27 GMT -5
2 new/additional wildfires started in Utah yesterday, or today.
I don't remember constantly having wild fires, when I was growing up. It seems like we get them quite often, now days. (Since the last 3-5 years.)
Even Smokey Bear has changed his motto. "Only you can prevent 'forest/wild' fires!"
The smoke is bad.
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Post by busymom on Sept 11, 2024 21:03:36 GMT -5
The moon looks sort of orange tonight, so you know there's smoke here. Yes, I can still smell it. My nose must be more sensitive than DH's, because he can't smell the smoke, but I sure can. I'd swear one of the neighbors has a bonfire. DH & I, working as a team, got the printer working again. Thank goodness, because they're getting rather pricey. Don't want to spend the money right now, because the bills are coming in for his recent surgery. Let's just say the insurance company definitely did NOT pay their fair share.
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Post by Opti on Sept 12, 2024 7:06:01 GMT -5
TMR, Sorry about the wildfires. I think it's been pretty hot this year in the US, which usually leads to wildfires.
Waking up but not quickly. Started the dishwasher and not sure if I want to get rid of stuff first like recyclables and yesterday's box or take a bath for my knee etc. Will probably handwash some socks. Did not get any quarters at the grocery store or even ask about check cashing. May call about that today as I think I did not enable check cashing. I have lots of clean work clothes, but I'd prefer not to wear them.
Need to work on all the stuff I did not do Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Post by Opti on Sept 12, 2024 8:34:36 GMT -5
Wind is only about 2mph here, so the temp in my place only went down a couple degrees even though we were in the 50s. Could have used a better dip given how expensive running the A/C is for me. Warm days for the rest of the week into the 80s.
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