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Post by Bob Ross on May 8, 2014 11:16:33 GMT -5
Spend the day with friends, watching motorsports and eating Spanish food (tapas, paella) and drinking sangria. Is this some weird effort to "classy up" NASCAR? Such a thing cannot be done.
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Post by toomuchreality on May 8, 2014 16:55:17 GMT -5
I generally pride myself on being a good husband, but I am terrible for mother's day.
When our kids were born (and in NICU), she was in the hospital with them and I was finishing/painting our rental house so we could get it on market ASAP.
last year I actually did something for her.
This year, we're getting ready to move, so I've got some cousins staying at our home to help us do work (painting, irrigation install, etc) to get this house ready to rent.
Next year, i'd better plan an 8 hour footrub! Better start getting your fingers and forearms in shape. You have a lot of rubbing to do! You should make arrangements so she doesn't have to cook, at least (this year). Maybe KFC or the deli...
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Post by lynnerself on May 8, 2014 18:52:34 GMT -5
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Post by Nazgul Girl on May 9, 2014 2:31:06 GMT -5
We're getting together with DD, who is bringing me an orchid plant and Mothers' Day card, and then we're going to a local Italian eatery called Palermo. It should be fun ! The weather is supposed to be nice, too.
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Post by Nazgul Girl on May 9, 2014 2:33:39 GMT -5
You are SUPERMOM! DF couldn't breathe so we went to hospital Wednesday and got out late Friday night. He's asleep now. Probably best thing for him to do. Has a new defibrillator which is supposed to help his heart. Not sure what it all means but it was functioning at 20 per cent which I assume was not a good thing. I hope he's okay ! Best wishes.
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Post by zibazinski on May 9, 2014 6:46:13 GMT -5
Well, we were hoping this was it and over with but I guess not. His cardiologist isn't happy. Shit.
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Post by mmhmm on May 9, 2014 14:33:35 GMT -5
Mother and I will spend the day together here at home, just as we do every day. My son and DIL have gone out of town for a long weekend. Daughter and SIL will come here, but only for a short while. Mother's not doing well and too much activity tires her. She won't recall most of what goes on, or is said, anyway. I'll make her favorite - meat loaf (go figure!). It's quiet, but that's what's best at this point. We each got a dozen roses delivered this morning from son and DIL. Mother can neither see, nor smell them, but she knows they're here. Grandkids/greatgrandkids will call on Sunday. I hope my brother has the forethought to do the same, but I'm not holding my breath.
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Post by mollyanna58 on May 9, 2014 14:35:25 GMT -5
Mom decided to pass on the usual Mother's Day brunch, because of too many irresistible carbs. So we decided on Red Lobster, which she never gets to go to because nobody else in the family likes seafood; and we'll go on Monday, so no crowds.
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Post by mmhmm on May 9, 2014 14:37:21 GMT -5
Well, we were hoping this was it and over with but I guess not. His cardiologist isn't happy. Shit. Ouch, zib! What's the cardiologist unhappy about? I imagine the 20% refers to his EF (ejection fraction), as deminmaine said. That's not good, but it's not hideous. However, anything that causes problematic symptoms is a definite cause for concern. I hope he's feeling better soon. Please keep us posted.
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Post by TheOtherMe on May 9, 2014 19:18:42 GMT -5
Plan to spend it with my 90 year old mother, who is in hospice care. She is feeling well enough that we plan to have our meal at DS's house, like we did Easter. I will get the job of driving mom and dad. When mom says it is time to leave, I will take them home.
Mom says this will be her last Mother's Day and I got her the coolest present ever.
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Post by mollyanna58 on May 9, 2014 20:31:02 GMT -5
Have a wonderful day with your mother, TheOtherMe.
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Post by zibazinski on May 9, 2014 20:34:57 GMT -5
I'm less than thrilled with this cardiologist. He seems to be the voice of doom and gloom.
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Post by TheOtherMe on May 10, 2014 20:02:09 GMT -5
Have a wonderful day with your mother, TheOtherMe. Thank you. Mom has now changed her mind and we will all go to mom and dad's apartment.
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Post by marvholly on May 11, 2014 5:16:43 GMT -5
I was thinking of buy myself breakfast out BUT 1. no need for 2 big meals today 2. the cost of breakfast coiuld buy me a nice steak
I was thinking of treating myself to some flowers BUT: 1. grands may give me some 2. I can get them 1/2 off at Aldi Mon or Tue since they are likely to have overbought
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Post by truthbound on May 11, 2014 5:23:59 GMT -5
Have a wonderful day with your mother, TheOtherMe. Thank you I will. She is going to call any minute now I just know it.
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Post by Sharon on May 11, 2014 7:35:06 GMT -5
This morning is breakfast at the local fire hall with Mom. The fireman put on a really good breakfast, pancakes, eggs and ham for $5.00. The money helps support some of their educational programs and the Santa on the back of the fire truck visit at Christmas time.
This afternoon we will have a BBQ. My brother and sister and their families will all come over. My DD won't be there, she is off on a school trip. I celebrated Mother's Day with her on Thursday. We had some pizza.
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Post by Nazgul Girl on May 11, 2014 7:54:22 GMT -5
My dear mother passed away less that a year ago. I used to buy her a HUGE basket of plants from the local nursery every year. She is not buried around here, so I guess I'll buy them for myself. Mine too and since I don't have kids or parents I plan to be alone for Mother's Day. My brother will probably invite me but I don't think I want to go. We used to celebrate with his wife, MIL, daughter, my mom so at least 4 mothers there. Now his MIL and our mom are gone so just his wife and daughter left as mothers so I think his family shouldn't have to do a big deal out of it like before. Our family is shrinking fast. My older brother had two strokes and is in the hospital now with MRI today, they said it wasn't his first stroke and he had heart attacks before, he is 67, little bro has liver failure and is 64. Sorry, Crone, that your family members are getting sick. Mine is still haning on, but DH's family is all gone.
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Post by Nazgul Girl on May 11, 2014 7:56:43 GMT -5
It looks beautiful. We saw the Chihuly glass sculptures at the Bellagio in L.V. and they were gorgeous.
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Post by Nazgul Girl on May 11, 2014 8:04:30 GMT -5
I posted in the other thread, I'm running my first half marathon! So.... if you don't hear from me after Sunday, you'll know I've died. Half joking. Good luck. You won't die ! You'll succeed !!!
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Post by mollyanna58 on May 11, 2014 8:42:23 GMT -5
Thank you I will. She is going to call any minute now I just know it. I hope so.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2014 8:43:41 GMT -5
I told my 3 year old it was Mother's Day this morning and he'd have to be nice to me all day. He said, "ALL DAY?? Get out of town!"
So, I'm going to take his advice and we're going to just hit the road. We're going to stop at my stepmothers near Minneapolis (about 120 miles for us) to deliver the flowers she ordered from scouts, maybe hit the zoo while we're there, then come back the Wisconsin side and stop at my Mom's on the way home.
It's supposed to be a nice day and I have a crap load of stuff I should be doing around the house, but whatever.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2014 19:45:51 GMT -5
My day was AWESOME! My son surprised me yesterday by calling and saying that he and some of his kids wanted to take me to breakfast "old school style." When he was five, McDonalds ran a promotion where your mom ate free. He didn't realize Mom paid for you and the rest of the family. Lol. So we did that for many years long past the promotion was over. We've done breakfast in years past, but it was always everyone (10-12 people) plus I had to get up at 5 or so to get there.
This breakfast was at the McDonalds nearest me (he lives 20 minutes away but straight shot), and he brought the 7 and 2-year-old. That way the 10-year-old could help his mom with the baby. After breakfast, they came over to the house and hung out for a couple of hours until the 2-year-old collapsed on the floor.
It was so PLEASANT. It was honestly the best Mother's Day I can remember in years.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2014 19:52:32 GMT -5
My mom is visiting this week from 2000 miles away. I took her and my wife to one of the Native American Casinos. Bought them the buffet and handed them $100 each to gamble with.
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Post by Ombud on May 11, 2014 20:38:32 GMT -5
GS1 played in a church ( ) band this morning. Then DD spent the day making dinner. DS was going to bring his family over but DIL2B is overwhelmed with pre-wedding jitters so they stayed home. I made dessert. Afterwards DD did dishes as her BF sat there . Easy day But GS1, GD1, and I went to a Beethovan Symphony & dinner last night (tickets gifted to us)
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Post by milee on May 11, 2014 20:45:57 GMT -5
When they asked what I wanted, it was pretty simple - big, decadent brunch with waffles and a long walk on the beach at sunset. Mission accomplished. Even though that nice restaurant may blackball us for being a little too giggly loud.
Tonight during the beach walk, the littlest guy kept wanting to stop and dig in the sand. Normally, we patiently wait for him to do that - it's boring for the rest of us but he loves it - but tonight after the third stop I explained that since it was Mother's Day, just for today only, we were going to do what I wanted to do and that was walk. He wasn't thrilled with that so I told him that on Happy Nine Year Old Day, we'd do whatever he wanted.
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Post by les63 on May 11, 2014 21:06:28 GMT -5
I didn't even get a card. Noah was Noah. He doesn't do holidays; he just isn't conscious of that. Sad day, not any different than any other day.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2014 21:08:15 GMT -5
tall guy took me there when I visited Seattle years ago. Then I would see his stuff everywhere I would go, a cruise, Las Vegas...amazing stuff.
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Post by lynnerself on May 11, 2014 23:10:33 GMT -5
So my Mother's Day trip to Seattle was awesome, but expensive as usual. About $800 spent in just over24 hours.
Dining out, motel and museums.
The Chihuly Glass exhibit was amazing.
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on May 11, 2014 23:18:31 GMT -5
My mom is visiting this week from 2000 miles away. I took her and my wife to one of the Native American Casinos. Bought them the buffet and handed them $100 each to gamble with. Aren't you the good son/husband!! I hope they came out ahead after playing the slots (or whatever game of their choice).
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Post by tallguy on May 12, 2014 0:16:43 GMT -5
tall guy took me there when I visited Seattle years ago. Then I would see his stuff everywhere I would go, a cruise, Las Vegas...amazing stuff. Actually, the Chihuly Garden and Glass is newer. We went to the Museum of Glass in Tacoma. They have a ton of Chihuly work, including the Chihuly Bridge of Glass as part of their outdoor art. But yes, it was amazing. Were you at Bellagio in Vegas? The ceiling of their lobby is filled with his work.
You know that if you came out again I'd take you to the new one. But you're a big shot now, and probably don't have time for the little people who knew you way back when....
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