What are you doing today?

[hollydolly]

It's lunchtime here. It's grey and overcast outside.. and 11 deg c..

This morning I spent the time putting items into the new matching storage boxes I bought to put onto my shelf in my dressing room..so now all my bags and hats are put away and it's made more room in the glass door modern Armoire for my shoes, boots, and particularly my knee high boots which were a struggle to keep in there due to the hats and bags etc.. .

yesterday was a very busy day here, workmen in and out..phone calls all day long... so today looks like it may be a much quieter day..

I've had lunch of maple Cured bacon Quiche , and a banana... not together

Now I'm sitting at the computer just enjoying the chat here and playing music in the background on youtube ...

 

[Aneeda72]

Today, I was really worried about my dog, Aidan. He was sharply and loudly yelping from time to time, and his front legs were a bit stiff when he walked. Oddly, the yelping didn't occur when he was running to look out the window to see if barking was warranted, or leaping onto furniture, etc. I thought maybe he had Lyme disease. He's vaccinated, but the vaccine is only effective 60% of the time.

So my daughter had to take him to the emergency vet again (I think this is time #5 since July). He has injured his back, and was in a lot of pain. The vet sent him home with muscle relaxers and pain pills. They are effective, as he is lying down and is very, very calm. For once, my daughter saw one of the two vets I trust in the practice.

The last 3 visits, one vet checked his teeth and marveled over what good shape they were in for his age, and said they did not need to be cleaned. The second vet said he had sheared off his molars and they would have to be removed. The third time Aidan was at the vet, I told my daughter to ask him to look at the molars. #3 said they were fine, just worn down a bit because of his age (nearly 11). This is why I only trust 2 of the vets. In 12 years, neither of them has done anything but be the poster women for great veterinary care.

There must be shortage of vets here because another one I know is opening a second practice and hiring a vet to run it. She is overloaded with patients, and can't take any more. At our vet, no can get an appointment very speedily. They have the only emergency vet clinic in town and must be making a lot of money doing that. It costs $130 just to walk in the door. And if your pet is sick, you need him/her to be seen faster than 5 days or more, so you have to go to the emergency clinic.

I cleaned the kitchen today while I had chicken baking in the oven for dinner. It took 45 minutes, but the great news is that I had the stamina to stand up for that long. Usually it's been 15 minutes max, a break, and then back at whatever I'm doing. All of my muscles felt very weak just as the 45 minutes were up. When that happens, I always wonder if I'm going to make it back to my bedroom, but so far I have. It's the strangest feeling and it comes on suddenly. Sort of like my muscles are dizzy, instead of me being dizzy.

I am sorry about his back. I hope it gets better soon, back injuries in dogs tough.

 

[Aneeda72]

Starving to death, I hate fasting blood tests! Waiting for the lab to open, two more hours to wait, and my blood sugar is getting lower and lower . Will go out for breakfast after.

I had a post removed Thursday, have no ideal which one. The comment left was “we don’t want to go there”-go where? Whose “we”? Left me wondering if the moderators are going to start removing posts because they do dislike or disagree with the content. Sort of interferes with the whole “freedom of speech” thing that we have in the USA.

So, apparently, we are free to be extremely rude to SF members-questioning their intelligence repeatedly; making nasty comments, and referring to some members in a degrading manner, all of which is against the rules, but which will be left unless removal is requested. However we will be edited for content and not told what the content was or how it was against the “rules”, of it was against the rules.

I get closer and closer to leaving SF, not that it matters to anyone but me. Of course, the above might be edited out as well and/or I might be banned for pointing out the above. Over the last couple of months I have been participating less and less as I am more and more unhappy about what I see as the mistreatment of others.

I really really like most of the people here and enjoy the conversations. It’s a hard decision to make.
-to stay or leave.

 

[hollydolly]

I just spent ages counting out all the copper and silver change in the change boxes my o/h keeps....

My neck is and shoulders are sore after being bent over the whole time like Ebenezer scrooge counting out all those pennies ..

. got them bagged up into a total of £161.. and some change left over... I'll take them to the bank when I remember but annoyingly the bank will only let us deposit 5 bags of money of any denomination at any one time, regardless that it's going into our account....so the next time I go out I'll take the higher denominations which are bagged up in £10 bags.. the pennies are all in £1 bags.. It all weighs a ton, I could hardly lift it all once I'd bagged it all up into one box

 

[Kaila]

My neck is and shoulders are sore after being bent over the whole time like Ebenezer scrooge counting out all those pennies ..

That was a funny comparison, and picture, Holly. Thanks for that!

But yes, it's a big job for any of us, to prepare and do it, and the banks don't smile at us any more, when we bring in coins.

 

[dobielvr]

I had plans to do many things today, but I don't think I'll be leaving my house now.
Just feeling kinda blah today.

I'm going to finish loading up my unwanted clothes for dropping off at the Goodwill truck. I've already got a couple of bags sitting right by my back door so I don't forget them when I do go out.

 

[dobielvr]

That was a funny comparison, and picture, Holly. Thanks for that!

But yes, it's a big job for any of us, to prepare and do it, and the banks don't smile at us any more, when we bring in coins.

We have a machine called Coinstar in many of local grocery stores. I think Walmart may have one also.
You can deposit all your change in to the trap, and it will count it for you. Push out a receipt at the end w/the amount, that you can then take to the clerk and have them give you the proper cash back.

I've used it a few times. It sounds kind of silly, but it's fun watching it all add up $$$$$$$$$

 

[Kaila]

I've used it a few times. It sounds kind of silly, but it's fun watching it all add up $$$$$$$$$

That sounds like fun to me too, so thanks for adding that it is.
At least the total money amount, as you watch it, doesn't go up and down. It only goes up!

 

[hollydolly]

We have a machine called Coinstar in many of local grocery stores. I think Walmart may have one also.
You can deposit all your change in to the trap, and it will count it for you. Push out a receipt at the end w/the amount, that you can then take to the clerk and have them give you the proper cash back.

I've used it a few times. It sounds kind of silly, but it's fun watching it all add up $$$$$$$$$

We also have them, they've been a thing in Supermarkets here for decades... only once did I use it and it was many years ago, and it was just for about £10 of pennies, and back in those days we didn't get cash back, only a voucher to the value of the money to spend in that same store... and it had to be spent that same day... ..

Since then I understand the machine now gives a voucher to be exchanged for the cash. However it takes 9.9 % fee , so if I'd put £161 in the machine today it would have cost me almost £16 in commission... there not a chance I would even consider that..

 

[dobielvr]

We also have them, they've been a thing in Supermarkets here for decades... only once did I use it and it was many years ago, and it was just for about £10 of pennies, and back in those days we didn't get cash back, only a voucher to the value of the money to spend in that same store... and it had to be spent that same day... ..

Since then I understand the machine now gives a voucher to be exchanged for the cash. However it takes 9.9 % fee , so if I'd put £161 in the machine today it would have cost me almost £16 in commission... there not a chance I would even consider that..

That's right...I forgot about the fee.
And, I don't remember how much they take..oh well.

 

[hollydolly]

That was a funny comparison, and picture, Holly. Thanks for that!

But yes, it's a big job for any of us, to prepare and do it, and the banks don't smile at us any more, when we bring in coins.

You're so right they absolutely don't. Both of my banks only take 5 bags at a time, and both of themm won't accept change bagged up or otherwise unless you have an account with them even if you're just wishing to exchange the change for notes... ( not all do that but mine does and my banks are the biggest names in the UK)... Makes you wonder what the high street banks are there for if it's not to accept your money...

 

[Kaila]

We also have them, they've been a thing in Supermarkets here for decades... only once did I use it and it was many years ago, and it was just for about £10 of pennies, and back in those days we didn't get cash back, only a voucher to the value of the money to spend in that same store... and it had to be spent that same day... ..

Since then I understand the machine now gives a voucher to be exchanged for the cash. However it takes 9.9 % fee , so if I'd put £161 in the machine today it would have cost me almost £16 in commission... there not a chance I would even consider that..

Gosh, I wouldn't like either of those options, a voucher/credit for that store-only purchase, (and with a short time limit, too! )
OR, them taking that much of a cut from it. Thanks for the heads-up on that!
I suppose it is better than doing nothing with accumulated coins, for some of us who are not able to do the counting, for various reasons.

 

[Kaila]

You're so right they absolutely don't. Both of my banks only take 5 bags at a time, and both of themm won't accept change bagged up or otherwise unless you have an account with them even if you're just wishing to exchange the change for notes... ( not all do that but mine does and my banks are the biggest names in the UK)... Makes you wonder what the high street banks are there for if it's not to accept your money...

Gosh, I agree!

 

[hollydolly]

Gosh, I wouldn't like either of those options, a voucher/credit for that store-only purchase, (and with a short time limit, too! )
OR, them taking that much of a cut from it. Thanks for the heads-up on that!
I suppose it is better than doing nothing with accumulated coins, for some of us who are not able to do the counting, for various reasons.

yes that's the only reason I can think that it would be worth using those machines.. either unable to do the counting or to get to a bank to change it up, especially if the bank is like mine and only accepts change if you bank with them specifically, and some people don't even have a bank account. I do think almost 10% is daylight robbery tbh.. mostly people who change up money are Poor, or are children with their little savings...

 

[Kaila]

I am actually glad that this subject came up.
I appreciate both @dobielvr and @hollydolly for bringing me up-to-date, on what the current options are, (and are not)
for the exchanging of coin money!

I was aware things were heading in this direction regarding money, but I had not realized how far they have already gone in these directions, both at banks and at stores, and in general. It does help me to know how things are, and to adjust myself to the changes, whether I like them or not.

 

[Aneeda72]

I am actually glad that this subject came up.
I appreciate both @dobielvr and @hollydolly for bringing me up-to-date, on what the current options are, (and are not)
for the exchanging of coin money!

I was aware things were heading in this direction regarding money, but I had not realized how far they have already gone in these directions, both at banks and at stores, and in general

Doesn’t cost anything at our credit union

 

[Shero]

Going to have a quiet day, maybe some writing in the afternoon. Have to recover from a day of riding yesterday, but oh wht fun!!!!

 

[Shero]

Pepper, such wonderful news. I am so glad for you. Stay well

 

[CinnamonSugar]

Starving to death, I hate fasting blood tests! Waiting for the lab to open, two more hours to wait, and my blood sugar is getting lower and lower . Will go out for breakfast after.

I had a post removed Thursday, have no ideal which one. The comment left was “we don’t want to go there”-go where? Whose “we”? Left me wondering if the moderators are going to start removing posts because they do dislike or disagree with the content. Sort of interferes with the whole “freedom of speech” thing that we have in the USA.

So, apparently, we are free to be extremely rude to SF members-questioning their intelligence repeatedly; making nasty comments, and referring to some members in a degrading manner, all of which is against the rules, but which will be left unless removal is requested. However we will be edited for content and not told what the content was or how it was against the “rules”, of it was against the rules.

I get closer and closer to leaving SF, not that it matters to anyone but me. Of course, the above might be edited out as well and/or I might be banned for pointing out the above. Over the last couple of months I have been participating less and less as I am more and more unhappy about what I see as the mistreatment of others.

I really really like most of the people here and enjoy the conversations. It’s a hard decision to make.
-to stay or leave.

You’ve got so much going on right now, @Aneeda72, I can certainly understand wanting to avoid more stress…. Try doing what I do— stay on the “happy” threads “). I sure would miss you if you left !

 

[WheatenLover]

I am sorry about his back. I hope it gets better soon, back injuries in dogs tough.

Thank you. It's not too tough for him. The pain pills and muscle relaxants are doing their jobs and he is taking full advantage of it. We spend our days trying to stop him from acting like an acrobat. Yesterday, my daughter put together his dog bed, after I had washed it. He tried to help, which never goes well because he runs off with the parts (4 bolsters and a pillow). Then he let her be because it was more fun to kick the couch cushions off the couch. (He stands on his head and kicks them with his hind feet). Then he grabbed my daughter's salad (thank goodness there was no dressing on it), ate some lettuce, got lettuce all over the rug ... and that's just a snapshot of his active day.

Meanwhile, I kept trying to keep him calm. I am now his butler. He lightly paws my bedroom door. I open it. He is sitting there and I have to do a big swoop of my arm to get him to come in. A few minutes later, he wants back out. Over and over. Come to find out my daughter went into her room and closed the door just to be shed of him for awhile. But one time, she accidentally left it unlatched, so I showed him, he went in, and I got shed of him instead. I tiptoed back to my room, where my computer is.

I'm pretty sure Aidan is bored.

 

[Pappy]

Years ago I bought online coins from a old water fountain, the kind you see in malls. Got several boxes until seller wised up and started taking the quarters out for himself. Thank God for Coinstar as it made my life a lot easier.

 

[Pepper]

Am awake since 2am, or was it 3am? Just know I'm exhausted now five or six hours later. Hope I gain some energy as the day wears on. Will do the best I can.

Yesterday my son & grandson came over! They are both so cute!

 

[Jules]

Went furniture shopping and made a decision yesterday. Now we’ll wait 6 - 8 months.

 

[hollydolly]

Went furniture shopping and made a decision yesterday. Now we’ll wait 6 - 8 months.

why have you got to wait 6-8months ?

 

[Jules]

Custom order, parts, shipping, holidays and demand. I’m sure the business would like it sooner so they can get the other half of my money.