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Post by giramomma on Sept 29, 2024 9:17:40 GMT -5
DD1 told me she loved me before bed last night. She must really be feeling good about life. That never happens. (To DH, either). I don't know how people can get away with not planning/scheduling ahead in life. We have a lot going on next weekend, and in all of october. I'm really stressed that we don't have it all ironed out. I don't. I basically just roll with the punches. I have a lot less people that I am responsible for though. Yeah. I get that. It would be cool if we could get there again.
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Post by zibazinski on Sept 29, 2024 10:08:07 GMT -5
Very angry at being left behind and let me know it but he’s okay, at least. I’m going to Memphis this Thursday to the following Tuesday. I had a Southwest credit and needed to use it. Can’t wait to see my HS girlfriend!! There’s another storm brewing out in the Atlantic and I’m hoping it just goes away. Or comes and goes while I’m in Memphis. You’ll be near me! PM me if you’d like to get together while you’re so close to me. I’d love to but I won’t have a car.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Sept 29, 2024 10:12:44 GMT -5
Well, we have been booted off the ship. Actually, they let us hang out in the lounge and eat lunch until nearly 4. Grabbed an Uber to take us to our little apartment where we will be for the next several days. A bottle of wine was left for us.
The apartment is ok, we need to go out and look for some food. There is a book of local restaurants, and hopefully directions to a store. There are 3 coffee pods, and a couple bottles of water. I do have some tea bags with me too.
Wifi is much better here than on the ship.
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Post by countrygirl2 on Sept 29, 2024 10:14:09 GMT -5
Had to fix my hair again. Some nights I sleep so its rarely disturbed, but this morning again looked like a wild woman with it standing straight up, it was awful. Hubs let me sleep till 10 and I'm still tired. Soon as my hair is dry going to start picking up. Some things here need to go with us, a few foods to set at the blessing box and some things to pitch.
Hubs cleared the house garage. I bonaed all the hardwood last night except our bedroom and half the living room won't take long to finish. Then mop the tile and clean the tub, sink, and shower. That should do it.
He got someone to mow 2 more times so he won't have to come back for a month.
We stopped to look at the house where the guy still is. He claims he has more health issues, he has lost a lot of weight but actually looks pretty healthy now. His daughter was supposed to move home this weekend, obviously nothing done. The house isn't torn up, just dirty, stuff everywhere, what a mess Has little money. I told hubs I hate it but looks like we are going to have to evict him We are paying the water bill there. If he is broke as he says not sure how he will pay the light bill and eat. The daughter is supposed to be working somewhere she is 18 or so. He can't move into a high rise or anywhere even if we gave him money to move with no job. I am so glad at this point to be out of renting. The problem is it's the one house we can easily sell because it's in the right price range. And if someone gets in, many of the people that rent to the kind of folks we rent to will be unemployed, so I'm happy we are almost out of it. We had a long great run with renters and made money, sad it's ending this way, but it is what it is.
Hubs has been picking up limbs out of the lawn after the winds, he just had it cleared.
I need to get busy, its 11 and time will fly.
We also have been thinking if this does not sell we may come down, pick up a few furnishings and bring grandson will see.
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Post by soupandstew on Sept 29, 2024 10:20:32 GMT -5
We had a good talk this morning about the cooking situation. I asked him point-blank why he wasn't, and he said he draws a blank when trying to think of something he hasn't done a million times. Welcome to the club, dude! Anyway, I made a chart on Excel with proteins in column 1, starches in column 2 and veggies in column 3. Told him to pick a protein from 1 and grab a side from either column 2 or 3. Also resurrected a cookbook he bought for himself years ago as well as a guide to spice pairings he bought. I suggested he start a cook's journal of sorts where, if he likes something I serve, he notes the recipe or combination to use himself later. Hopefully this will help him and I'll be a lot less resentful. I told him if he cooks something that adds to the freezer stash, I would be happy to swap my leftovers with him.
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Post by Cheesy FL-Vol on Sept 29, 2024 10:42:26 GMT -5
We had a good talk this morning about the cooking situation. I asked him point-blank why he wasn't, and he said he draws a blank when trying to think of something he hasn't done a million times. Welcome to the club, dude! Anyway, I made a chart on Excel with proteins in column 1, starches in column 2 and veggies in column 3. Told him to pick a protein from 1 and grab a side from either column 2 or 3. Also resurrected a cookbook he bought for himself years ago as well as a guide to spice pairings he bought. I suggested he start a cook's journal of sorts where, if he likes something I serve, he notes the recipe or combination to use himself later. Hopefully this will help him and I'll be a lot less resentful. I told him if he cooks something that adds to the freezer stash, I would be happy to swap my leftovers with him. DH is such a plain eater, that I mostly cook for me, and he does for him.
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Post by lurkyloo on Sept 29, 2024 10:43:22 GMT -5
We had a good talk this morning about the cooking situation. I asked him point-blank why he wasn't, and he said he draws a blank when trying to think of something he hasn't done a million times. Welcome to the club, dude! Anyway, I made a chart on Excel with proteins in column 1, starches in column 2 and veggies in column 3. Told him to pick a protein from 1 and grab a side from either column 2 or 3. Also resurrected a cookbook he bought for himself years ago as well as a guide to spice pairings he bought. I suggested he start a cook's journal of sorts where, if he likes something I serve, he notes the recipe or combination to use himself later. Hopefully this will help him and I'll be a lot less resentful. I told him if he cooks something that adds to the freezer stash, I would be happy to swap my leftovers with him. No one adequately prepares you for the shock of being responsible for figuring out what’s for dinner every damn night. Lunch too
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Post by raeoflyte on Sept 29, 2024 10:45:58 GMT -5
Contemplating an updated wfh wardrobe. This place is heavy camera time for meetings and I'll go up to the office a bit. More importantly is updating my office background. I really want shelves with plants. Lots and lots of plants and full spectrum lights. How about this for plants? linkI love those.
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Post by raeoflyte on Sept 29, 2024 10:46:39 GMT -5
We had a good talk this morning about the cooking situation. I asked him point-blank why he wasn't, and he said he draws a blank when trying to think of something he hasn't done a million times. Welcome to the club, dude! Anyway, I made a chart on Excel with proteins in column 1, starches in column 2 and veggies in column 3. Told him to pick a protein from 1 and grab a side from either column 2 or 3. Also resurrected a cookbook he bought for himself years ago as well as a guide to spice pairings he bought. I suggested he start a cook's journal of sorts where, if he likes something I serve, he notes the recipe or combination to use himself later. Hopefully this will help him and I'll be a lot less resentful. I told him if he cooks something that adds to the freezer stash, I would be happy to swap my leftovers with him. No one adequately prepares you for the shock of being responsible for figuring out what’s for dinner every damn night. Lunch too I'm never making dinner again once the kids are grown.
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Post by andi9899 on Sept 29, 2024 10:49:02 GMT -5
Went shopping for a homecoming dress with Gwen. Good God every teen from Omaha and Council Bluffs was in that store. At least she picked one from the six she tried on so I don't have to do this again till the next dance. Bridal shops have them in stock this time of year too. Maybe something to keep in mind for next time.
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Post by Cheesy FL-Vol on Sept 29, 2024 10:49:42 GMT -5
We had a good talk this morning about the cooking situation. I asked him point-blank why he wasn't, and he said he draws a blank when trying to think of something he hasn't done a million times. Welcome to the club, dude! Anyway, I made a chart on Excel with proteins in column 1, starches in column 2 and veggies in column 3. Told him to pick a protein from 1 and grab a side from either column 2 or 3. Also resurrected a cookbook he bought for himself years ago as well as a guide to spice pairings he bought. I suggested he start a cook's journal of sorts where, if he likes something I serve, he notes the recipe or combination to use himself later. Hopefully this will help him and I'll be a lot less resentful. I told him if he cooks something that adds to the freezer stash, I would be happy to swap my leftovers with him. No one adequately prepares you for the shock of being responsible for figuring out what’s for dinner every damn night. Lunch too We decided on sandwiches this week. Neither of felt like fussing this week. We have other stuff in the house that we can cobble together for a meal.
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Post by Cheesy FL-Vol on Sept 29, 2024 10:52:24 GMT -5
How about this for plants? linkI love those. I have no green thumb and no indoor plants, but I would seriously consider these. Probably mix a few live plants with quality artificial, so I am not killing whole shelves of them
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Post by busymom on Sept 29, 2024 11:07:08 GMT -5
Went shopping for a homecoming dress with Gwen. Good God every teen from Omaha and Council Bluffs was in that store. At least she picked one from the six she tried on so I don't have to do this again till the next dance. Bridal shops have them in stock this time of year too. Maybe something to keep in mind for next time. Great idea! Except around here, most of the bridal shops require appointments now, and are booked ahead. (So glad to be past that stage.)
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Post by minnesotapaintlady on Sept 29, 2024 11:08:44 GMT -5
No one adequately prepares you for the shock of being responsible for figuring out what’s for dinner every damn night. Lunch too I'm never making dinner again once the kids are grown. Right? Me either! I don't even much now since the kids are old enough to fend for themselves. Maybe 3 days week I'll make a point of actually throwing something together. After they're gone? Screw it. If I want something beyond an air-fried pork chop with stove top stuffing, I'll go out to eat.
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Post by andi9899 on Sept 29, 2024 11:28:05 GMT -5
No one adequately prepares you for the shock of being responsible for figuring out what’s for dinner every damn night. Lunch too I'm never making dinner again once the kids are grown. Since T2 has basically moved out, I haven't been cooking. I did make some pork chile with rice and beans the other day. I only made it because I had taken meat out to thaw. I did it and then got home way too late to cook. I had to make it on Friday or it would have gone bad. I'll be eating it for a while.
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Sept 29, 2024 11:32:35 GMT -5
It's been a long few days of conflict--starting with Bill the Dog getting lost under the house. (He's still completely fine. at him for worrying us!) Thursday consisted of BTD's disappearance, --me working with HR to decide if we were terminated an employee of mine who--for the past four years--has been a toxic employee that no one would deal with until the new HR manager a year ago. --I had a therapy appointment --Me asking the parents of a private school adjacent to the property where one of my sites is to not park in our parking lot; this has already been told to them by their principal. Of the dozen I spoke to, one full on yelled at me for five minutes and told me I had "pissed off 3,000 church-goers".
Friday --having a interview scheduled for a vacant position in my department and the applicant did not show up for it --firing the employee --spending an hour on the phone with an angry/unstable client who--unknowingly to me--started recording our conversation 20 to 30 minutes into the phone call. Then she accidentally/out of defiance told me she was recording our conversation. --one of DH's school board members is full on in-person and in-writing threatening DH for following school district policies and state law and not doing what the board members wants. --then having to go to a high school football game at which --among at least 3,000 other people--that board member was also attending. I was adamant that I did not have the energy to be mature in any conversation with said board member and that we had to avoid crossing paths with him at all costs.
On Saturday, there was no conflict but I did have to work at a community event. I got home at 4:30pm, and I spent the remainder of Saturday on the couch. I'm starting this morning slowly, but I do think I have a migraine starting. I hate to "waste" today, but I may be quiet and attempt to re-set myself for the upcoming week.
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Post by flamingo on Sept 29, 2024 11:35:36 GMT -5
I’m currently in the ER with my mom. She been not feeling well for a few months, and it takes forever to get in with her docs, then even longer to get in for tests (mri, ct, endoscopy, etc). She called me yesterday kinda panicked about things, so I made the trip to her to sit in the ER with her today. I hope they can figure out SOMETHING today. She’s lost so much weight over the past couple months. I’m worried.
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Post by NancysSummerSip on Sept 29, 2024 11:40:19 GMT -5
Waiting for word on the Asheville wedding. Right now, it is not looking good. But the area has lost so much and so many, a wedding is pretty trite right now. I am keeping busy today. Ran this morning, baked cinnamon rolls, made breakfast, did a load of laundry, ran the dishwasher, cleaned the bathrooms and swept floors. My poor brother (the father of the bride) is dealing with a houseful of upset - the bride, his wife and his mother in law. But there is not a lot you can do to fight mother nature.
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Sept 29, 2024 11:43:24 GMT -5
I’m currently in the ER with my mom. She been not feeling well for a few months, and it takes forever to get in with her docs, then even longer to get in for tests (mri, ct, endoscopy, etc). She called me yesterday kinda panicked about things, so I made the trip to her to sit in the ER with her today. I hope they can figure out SOMETHING today. She’s lost so much weight over the past couple months. I’m worried.
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Post by daisylu on Sept 29, 2024 11:45:18 GMT -5
I’m currently in the ER with my mom. She been not feeling well for a few months, and it takes forever to get in with her docs, then even longer to get in for tests (mri, ct, endoscopy, etc). She called me yesterday kinda panicked about things, so I made the trip to her to sit in the ER with her today. I hope they can figure out SOMETHING today. She’s lost so much weight over the past couple months. I’m worried. Hope they find the issue and that it is minor.
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Post by daisylu on Sept 29, 2024 11:50:59 GMT -5
DH managed to save the night last night.
Right now I am working - poking around the PA data before I travel tomorrow. What a mess. Need to pack. Also forgot that I had a mammogram scheduled for tomorrow. It is at 930, so I am going to keep it. It is right around the corner from the car rental place and they are pretty punctual, so I expect to be on the road by 10AM. Plugged the facility address into Google Maps. People told me it was 4 hours away - nope, 1.5. But knowing the road I will travel I could see it being 4 during rush hours, so leaving around 10 works out better anyway. Not telling anyone that it is that close.
ETA - It was totally a me thing last night. Obviously DH can not predict when someone will stop by and I in no way expect him to be rude. But I am firmly a type A personality. I plan and get irritated when things outside of my control, which in my head nothing is outside of my control, upset the plan. Plus, being remote for 2 years now and with work travel amping up I am feeling fiercely that my home is my haven and I do not like that being interrupted. I can not figure out how to re-train my brain, but I do need to learn to temper my reactions.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Sept 29, 2024 12:05:49 GMT -5
We had a good talk this morning about the cooking situation. I asked him point-blank why he wasn't, and he said he draws a blank when trying to think of something he hasn't done a million times. Welcome to the club, dude! Anyway, I made a chart on Excel with proteins in column 1, starches in column 2 and veggies in column 3. Told him to pick a protein from 1 and grab a side from either column 2 or 3. Also resurrected a cookbook he bought for himself years ago as well as a guide to spice pairings he bought. I suggested he start a cook's journal of sorts where, if he likes something I serve, he notes the recipe or combination to use himself later. Hopefully this will help him and I'll be a lot less resentful. I told him if he cooks something that adds to the freezer stash, I would be happy to swap my leftovers with him. No one adequately prepares you for the shock of being responsible for figuring out what’s for dinner every damn night. Lunch too Truth!
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Sept 29, 2024 12:11:31 GMT -5
No one adequately prepares you for the shock of being responsible for figuring out what’s for dinner every damn night. Lunch too Truth! I hate having to figure out what to cook every. Single. Day!
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Post by wvugurl26 on Sept 29, 2024 12:25:23 GMT -5
I saw some random video that said being responsible for all the food getting in the house and deciding what everyone was eating and when was too much.
Also while I enjoy being able to work at home more, it added breakfast and lunch to the what are we eating today question.
I try to keep a notebook of dinner so I'm not repeating too often and so I can look for inspiration. A few nights recently, I've just pulled a protein to thaw. That is my biggest hurdle to dinner since we buy our proteins in bulk and freeze or in the case of the beef, it came frozen.
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