StarSong
Awkward is my Superpower
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- Los Angeles Suburbs
Perhaps the elderly loved ones in your life were quite different from the elderly loved ones in mine. And possibly the babies were quite different, as well.
What are you doing today?
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WheatenLover
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- Georgia
I finally got the gas stove fixed yesterday. Guess what it was - it wasn't plugged in! I am just glad we can cook again.
I also finally got my ubuntu computer fixed. I backed up all the files and installed ubuntu again, instead of messing around with Linux mint. It worked - it was connected to the internet and Firefox worked fine.
Today, I get up and it is connected, but the connection doesn't work. I am sick of dealing with this, so I'll wait. The problem may be with the Firefox program ubuntu uses. Or I may need to roll back the kernel to an earlier one. Or I may need to use Mint.
The difference between ubuntu/linux based operating systems shows up in bleachbit. After I've been on the internet, bleachbit has very little to delete, maybe 16 MB. On windows, bleachbit deletes hundreds of MB. And this shows up on MS Edge, which I don't use.
Today, chores, packing, picking up the dog crate from my husband's house. I want to see how much room it takes up in the car, so we have an idea of what we transport that way.
He came over yesterday, and said that someone from the council on aging is going to visit him next week, so he can get services.
I also finally got my ubuntu computer fixed. I backed up all the files and installed ubuntu again, instead of messing around with Linux mint. It worked - it was connected to the internet and Firefox worked fine.
Today, I get up and it is connected, but the connection doesn't work. I am sick of dealing with this, so I'll wait. The problem may be with the Firefox program ubuntu uses. Or I may need to roll back the kernel to an earlier one. Or I may need to use Mint.
The difference between ubuntu/linux based operating systems shows up in bleachbit. After I've been on the internet, bleachbit has very little to delete, maybe 16 MB. On windows, bleachbit deletes hundreds of MB. And this shows up on MS Edge, which I don't use.
Today, chores, packing, picking up the dog crate from my husband's house. I want to see how much room it takes up in the car, so we have an idea of what we transport that way.
He came over yesterday, and said that someone from the council on aging is going to visit him next week, so he can get services.
StarSong
Awkward is my Superpower
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- Los Angeles Suburbs
Exactly.
I couldn't physically wrangle 150 lb. elderly wheelchair-bound loved ones in a way that was safe for them or me, but wrangling my children when they were infants, toddlers and children was well within my abilities. 24/7 Dealing with (and having patience for) advanced vascular dementia in one and Alzheimer's in another was also way above my pay grade.
StarSong
Awkward is my Superpower
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- Los Angeles Suburbs
Today will be another mostly relaxing day. Laundry and a little cleaning, but not much else. I try to not grocery shop on the weekends so I'll replenish my produce tomorrow morning.
StarSong
Awkward is my Superpower
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- Los Angeles Suburbs
Almost all of this is Greek to me. Hope you are able to sort it out.
Murrmurr
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- Sacramento, California
Yeah, maybe. Dad had a stroke that effected him physically and cognitively, mom had very limited mobility and onset dementia.
I was just pointing out that (most of) our parents made sacrifices and took care of us when we were helpless, and it would be great if taking care of them when they become similarly helpless was as normal a thing as brushing our teeth. But it would be truly grand if state-funded senior care centers weren't just bleak institutions where old folks go to be mistreated and then die.
WheatenLover
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- Georgia
Thank you. It is Greek to me, too. I've always fixed whatever is wrong with my family's computers. What I have going for me is persistance. Really, stubornness. I refuse to let a machine beat me. I keep thinking I'll eventually turn into a knowledgeable geek, but that hasn't happened. By the time I fix something, I have no clue how I did it because I tried so many things that they all swirl around in my head.
Also I don't want to give my computers to a repairperson. Like my dog, they stay with me.
Sliverfox
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We made a short trip to Walmart,, didn't need much, mostly milk.
Got behind young lady at the check out.
When we left the store hubby said her bill was over $800!
I don't think we've ever had a food bill that big.
Colthing bill for winter coats, boots , school clothing may have been that high when our sons were teens.
Got behind young lady at the check out.
When we left the store hubby said her bill was over $800!
I don't think we've ever had a food bill that big.
Colthing bill for winter coats, boots , school clothing may have been that high when our sons were teens.
StarSong
Awkward is my Superpower
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- Los Angeles Suburbs
True. Fortunately, both of the elderly in my life who needed this kind of care were in beautiful private facilities that were well staffed with excellent caregivers. DH & my visits several times a week gave us great confidence that they were cared for and cared about.
Murrmurr
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- Sacramento, California
Firefox did a very recent update, like just in the past couple of days. Right click on the Firefox icon and see if the "update" option shows up in menu. Needless to say, you wanna click on it if it's there.
katlupe
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Yes, those stairs are used by a lot of people daily.
As for the elevator, even if it was considered an emergency (and I think they may consider it one) there is the situation of getting parts to fix it. I am sure if the repair man could fix it immediately and had the correct parts he would do so. He comes down here (I think the company is located in Syracuse so not local) pretty fast. I know from being with men who order parts for cars and bikes and solar systems that it is a matter of ordering and then seeing if that is what they need or if it fits. We need a computerized elevator run by Amazon or Google!
katlupe
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- Norwich, NY
Laundry room quite busy today, so not doing that. Maybe tomorrow afternoon. I did the trip to the dumpster and then walked around the front of the building and back. I figure if I walk at least a little bit it counts. I was going to go farther but as soon as I started walking one of my knees started acting up. So I came back upstairs. Then one of my friends stopped in because she needed someone to talk to. Now having a quick drink and then going to do the bunny cage.
I hope it's fixed for your sake, and you have good news next week.Yes, those stairs are used by a lot of people daily.
As for the elevator, even if it was considered an emergency (and I think they may consider it one) there is the situation of getting parts to fix it. I am sure if the repair man could fix it immediately and had the correct parts he would do so. He comes down here (I think the company is located in Syracuse so not local) pretty fast. I know from being with men who order parts for cars and bikes and solar systems that it is a matter of ordering and then seeing if that is what they need or if it fits. We need a computerized elevator run by Amazon or Google!
Bella
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I churned some chocolate sherbet that I had chilling in the fridge overnight. That's in the freezer just waiting for me to dig into it later tonight. I did some outside chores and watering this morning. It's not quite as hot and humid as it has been, but it's still too hot for me to work outside for very long. 
I emptied out my bedroom closets and I'm going through clothing I haven't worn for a long time. Drawers are next. Like most of us, I've accumulated a lot of "stuff" over the years. I can't see the point of keeping a lot of it, so I'm bagging it up to donate. I have to go through everything I own. I'm dreading it. Sometimes I think it would just be easier to shoot myself, lol.
Now I'm headed into the kitchen to make some potato salad and decide what else I want for dinner. One thing for sure, that's on the menu is an icy cold Moscow Mule for moi, just as soon as cocktail time rolls around!
Bella
I emptied out my bedroom closets and I'm going through clothing I haven't worn for a long time. Drawers are next. Like most of us, I've accumulated a lot of "stuff" over the years. I can't see the point of keeping a lot of it, so I'm bagging it up to donate. I have to go through everything I own. I'm dreading it. Sometimes I think it would just be easier to shoot myself, lol.
Now I'm headed into the kitchen to make some potato salad and decide what else I want for dinner. One thing for sure, that's on the menu is an icy cold Moscow Mule for moi, just as soon as cocktail time rolls around!
Bella
hollydolly
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Do what I do... 2 or more items into the house, then one or more items go into the charity bag for donation.. .. I give a big bag regularly of really good clothes to the charity shop.. as well as household items..I churned some chocolate sherbet that I had chilling in the fridge overnight. That's in the freezer just waiting for me to dig into it later tonight. I did some outside chores and watering this morning. It's not quite as hot and humid as it has been, but it's still too hot for me to work outside for very long.
I emptied out my bedroom closets and I'm going through clothing I haven't worn for a long time. Drawers are next. Like most of us, I've accumulated a lot of "stuff" over the years. I can't see the point of keeping a lot of it, so I'm bagging it up to donate. I have to go through everything I own. I'm dreading it. Sometimes I think it would just be easier to shoot myself, lol.
Now I'm headed into the kitchen to make some potato salad and decide what else I want for dinner. One thing for sure, that's on the menu is an icy cold Moscow Mule for moi, just as soon as cocktail time rolls around!
Bella
When faced with a huge amount to sort through.. imagine you're your own neighbour or friend , look at your stuff with the eyes of someone else, and think what would they throw out..donate.. whatever.., it takes the sentiment out of it..
Just remember that once you've bagged that stuff up and got rid of it, you probably won't even remember what you threw out in the first place..
-Oy-
Bloke with a camera
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- Lancashire
Leaping about like a teenager at England winning the Women's Euro 2022 Football Cup against Germany - with just 5min of extra time to go!
One of my projects today was working on my 25 year old dryer, I could hear the flame sputtering as it was drying so knew something was wrong. Turns out the burner tube rotted away and the flame was spitting out the sides as much as going foreward. I tried to do some creative enginerring and repair it with some metal and hose clamps but that didn't work out. There's not enough metal left to braze a sleeve on either. Guess I will have to just admit defeat and buy a replacement burner assembly. Bummer
hollydolly
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Yes, propane clothes dryer. You're probably thinking I meant hair dryer, I should have been more descriptive.The Flame ????
hollydolly
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Trila
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- Location
- North Central Arkansas
Before I head off to bed, I thought I'd give you an update....
My wrist seems to be healing just fine, and I stopped taking pain meds a week ago. However there were several (not one, several!) complications after surgery. I'm not going to go into the details, but these complications are the source of the pain that I've been having. Unfortunately, the pain meds worked only for my wrist, but they didn't help with anything else. Good news though....some of the complications are starting to show signs of improving, but I will need more time to be sure.
My main pain now, is still my shoulder. I can't even describe how much it hurts, and keeps me up at night. My Dr has gotten me into "intense PT", and I start that on Monday. I have a feeling that my shoulder is going to hurt more than ever, once I start this program. I just hope that it does what it's supposed to do, and I get better.
I had 2 fantastic days at the rink yesterday and today! My Dr gave me the ok to start exercising so I walked 2.5 miles yesterday, and 3 this morning! It felt so good to finally do something! While at the rink I got to visit with my skating friends....talk, share, laugh, support....it was really just what I needed!
I don't know how much posting I will be doing once I start PT, but hopefully I'll still be reading your posts. After all, someone has to check up on all of you, to be sure that you are behaving!
Good night, everyone!
Trila
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- North Central Arkansas
Boy! That sure sounds good!I churned some chocolate sherbet that I had chilling in the fridge overnight. That's in the freezer just waiting for me to dig into it later tonight. I did some outside chores and watering this morning. It's not quite as hot and humid as it has been, but it's still too hot for me to work outside for very long.
I emptied out my bedroom closets and I'm going through clothing I haven't worn for a long time. Drawers are next. Like most of us, I've accumulated a lot of "stuff" over the years. I can't see the point of keeping a lot of it, so I'm bagging it up to donate. I have to go through everything I own. I'm dreading it. Sometimes I think it would just be easier to shoot myself, lol.
Now I'm headed into the kitchen to make some potato salad and decide what else I want for dinner. One thing for sure, that's on the menu is an icy cold Moscow Mule for moi, just as soon as cocktail time rolls around!
Bella
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