100+ to Lose Support Group Permanent Thread(Everyone is welcome)
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Good morning!!
My last couple days were tiring! I helped a friend with her yard Thursday! She did most of the work, I just raked piles into a big pile. But it was 2 acres. then went to a buffet style dinner, which was really good. Of course, this morning went for labs, (after the buffet , lol!!) I am thinking labs might not be too good, lol!
Then I shopped for Sunday guest lunch. By the time I put stuff away I was tired! Then went for Chinese with my daughter and did good till I got into into a package of chinese almond cookies. They taste similar to pecan sandies. The gentleman usually sells a pack of one by the cash register but was out. I had foregone it last week but broke down and bought the smallest pack tonite. Definitely pushed me over my limit! OOps!
Hope that Val is not too affected by the hurricane. It is always something!!
I am in serious trouble if Alzheimer's is determined by REM sleep. I might need to kiss my mind good-bye!
Great job on walking! Love your temperatures! It seems like we were just waiting for summer to arrive! Time sure flies as you get older!!
Thanks for more humor!!
Always a good time!! Hang in there! Don't work too hard!! ..Jan 
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And Yet more humor that my brother has sent on from his apparently Endless supply
Hi
I did some walking once again, The temperature this morning was 62 on the news channel and 62 degrees on the front porch and back yard with low humidity. It was Comfortable walking due to the lower humidity and temperature.
My Brother had a interesting point regarding mowing the Lawn
He will be out of the driveway tomorrow which will make it easier to use the driveway to turn around so, no mowing today.
Interesting Links:
http://katv.com/news/offbeat/how-to-spot-a-gas-station-skimmer
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http://nypost.com/2017/08/24/pilot-freaks-out-passengers-with-horrific-tornado-warning/
Pilot freaks out passengers with ‘horrific’ tornado warning
By Yaron Steinbuch August 24, 2017 | 2:14pm Updated
Old commercials from someone elses post.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_Qv3GA1RzU
Have a Great Weekend
Roger2 -
Good morning!!
My last couple days were tiring! I helped a friend with her yard Thursday! She did most of the work, I just raked piles into a big pile. But it was 2 acres. then went to a buffet style dinner, which was really good. Of course, this morning went for labs, (after the buffet , lol!!) I am thinking labs might not be too good, lol!
Then I shopped for Sunday guest lunch. By the time I put stuff away I was tired! Then went for Chinese with my daughter and did good till I got into into a package of Chinese almond cookies. They taste similar to pecan sandies. The gentleman usually sells a pack of one by the cash register but was out. I had foregone it last week but broke down and bought the smallest pack tonite. Definitely pushed me over my limit! Oops!
Hope that Val is not too affected by the hurricane. It is always something!!
I am in serious trouble if Alzheimer's is determined by REM sleep. I might need to kiss my mind good-bye!
Great job on walking! Love your temperatures! It seems like we were just waiting for summer to arrive! Time sure flies as you get older!!
Thanks for more humor!! Always a good time!! Hang in there! Don't work too hard!! ..Jan
Hi Jan
Speaking of Buffets, I sort of want to go to the really nice Chinese American that is sort of near here. They have a Huge Selection of Foods and Desserts. I agree that Your labs may be off somewhat. If they say anything to You about the results just mention that You had a Large Buffet Dinner the Night before
Are those the Cookies with a Almond baked onto the center of them?
The Hurricane, The forecasts here have been predicting Doom and Gloom for days with rain up to 40 inches. I know She bought in a non flood area. Hopefully that works and her power, and cable stay on.
You, Me and my Brother are at risk if that article is correct. If We do lose our minds I hope we remember to wave Bye Bye to them
The days do not have enough waking hours in them since I retired, I wonder how I did it before ?
Buttons61 11 hours ago Buttons61's food and exercise diary was completed for 8/25/2017
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Buttons61 11 hours ago burned 379 calories doing 70 minutes of yard work.
I noticed this, It seems You burned more calories with 70 Minutes Yard Work than I did with 90 minutes walking
Congratulations
Roger2 -
Good Luck Val
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Hi Jan and Roger. Thanks for thinking of me with Harvey. I'm well prepared with my house on high ground, plenty of food, water, and kibble. I have flashlights and a hand-crank radio with phone-charging ports! So far, minimal impact in San Antonio...but still forecasting 5-10 inches through Tuesday where i live. I don't have any alternate power source...it's rare that we lose power.1
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Good morning!!
You were top on my mind, Val!! So glad you posted! I had forgotten about you being on high ground until Roger mentioned it again!! It is such a pleasure knowing someone is prepared from their own common sense!! It seems in short supply nowadays! Prayers for Texas and this hurricane to move! It is pretty frightening! I hope they do better than what is predicted! Glad you are pretty safe, Val!!
Large Chinese buffets are usually very interesting!! I occasionally miss the combo plates at our restaurant, but their meals are wonderful, and they are starting to recognise us and being extra friendly as we come once a week, lol! I have yet to win a smile from the older gentleman at the store parts cash register! He seems a little more outgoing to my daughter. I think I may work on thank you, have a good evening in Chinese!! You are right, the cookies are the ones with the little almond slice! And I ate way too many!!!
The humor page was really funny! Thank you and your brother for that endless supply!!
I enjoyed those old commercials, too! How things change!!
We are a little cooler after today, which is pleasant in the 90 degree range. We are do for higher 80's and lows in the 70's, with one 68 degree nite. That is pretty good for August!!
Take care, good job walking!! You should count your gardening in your exercise!! .....Jan
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And More humor and a what the image
Hi
I did some walking once again, The temperature this morning was 59 on the news channel and 57 degrees on the front porch and back yard with low humidity. It was Comfortable walking due to the lower humidity and temperature.
I stopped for Two Scrambled Eggs with Today's choice by me of Rye Toast and a few of the really crispy Home Fries and I broke down and used a package of Strawberry Preserves and a Grape Jam between the Two slices of Rye Toast lightly spread for the taste.
Today's High is forecast to be in the 70s and I expect it may be all of 70 when I go out to mow later
No chance of rain for a couple of days. The Cherry Tomatoes are in high production mode along with the Zukes and Peppers. We have been handing them off to friends to keep them from being wasted. Usually a Pint container of the cherry tomatoes at a time along with a couple of Zukes and 5 or 6 of the Green Mild Chili Peppers. The Onion Sets that were planted in June have finished growing and the tops on most of them have died down. The Carrots are ready to eat so We can pull them as needed. Some of the Corn has ears of corn growing on them. Hopefully the Four Legged critters do not get to them before They mature and I get them picked.
My Brother had a interesting point regarding mowing the Lawn
He will be out of the driveway today which will make it easier to use the driveway to turn around so, I will be mowing today when he goes to the Grocery Store. I expect it will be nice and cool even at 10 or 11AM.
Interesting Links:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/mayor-tells-evacuating-hurricane-harvey-put-social-security/story?id=49417573
Mayor tells those not evacuating for hurricane to put Social Security numbers on arms
By Meghan Keneally Aug 25, 2017, 1:58 PM ET
http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/houston/article/Post-flooding-beware-of-Houston-s-annoying-7257898.php
Post-flood reminder: Beware of Houston's annoying, slightly dangerous wildlife
By Craig Hlavaty, Chron.com / Houston Chronicle Updated 4:29 pm, Friday, August 25, 2017
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4823890/Anxious-gut-bacteria-blame.html
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This new research comes at a time of growing interest in how gut health impacts mental health
By Abigail Miller For Dailymail.com Published: 13:36 EDT, 25 August 2017 | Updated: 09:34 EDT, 26 August 2017
Have a Great Sunday
Roger2 -
hope4change_val wrote: »Hi Jan and Roger. Thanks for thinking of me with Harvey. I'm well prepared with my house on high ground, plenty of food, water, and kibble. I have flashlights and a hand-crank radio with phone-charging ports! So far, minimal impact in San Antonio...but still forecasting 5-10 inches through Tuesday where i live. I don't have any alternate power source...it's rare that we lose power.
FWIW I also have a AM/FM/Weather Radio With a charging port that has a hand crank, Battery and Solar panel for power too. It was a Gift from my Brother after Sandy Took out our power for all those days.
I have been switching over to LED flashlights as they drain the battery much slower.
I thought I remembered You mentioning that once if Your criteria when You bought was to well above flood lines.
It is rare we lose power here too. However when we do it is often a for several days due to widespread storm damage. PSE&G our Gas & Electric Company has been working since Sandy adding Redundancy to the system to help prevent or shorten outages. They have been putting in tall Wooden poles as a part of the effort and a lot of their poles that are not shadowed have solar panels too.
Cheers
Roger2 -
Hi JanGood morning!!
You were top on my mind, Val!! So glad you posted! I had forgotten about you being on high ground until Roger mentioned it again!! It is such a pleasure knowing someone is prepared from their own common sense!! It seems in short supply nowadays! Prayers for Texas and this hurricane to move! It is pretty frightening! I hope they do better than what is predicted! Glad you are pretty safe, Val!!
Large Chinese buffets are usually very interesting!! I occasionally miss the combo plates at our restaurant, but their meals are wonderful, and they are starting to recognise us and being extra friendly as we come once a week, lol! I have yet to win a smile from the older gentleman at the store parts cash register! He seems a little more outgoing to my daughter. I think I may work on thank you, have a good evening in Chinese!! You are right, the cookies are the ones with the little almond slice! And I ate way too many!!!
The humor page was really funny! Thank you and your brother for that endless supply!!
I enjoyed those old commercials, too! How things change!!
We are a little cooler after today, which is pleasant in the 90 degree range. We are do for higher 80's and lows in the 70's, with one 68 degree nite. That is pretty good for August!!
Take care, good job walking!! You should count your gardening in your exercise!! .....Jan
Congrats on lowered Temps. I am loving the forecast overnight lows where every night is in the 60s, Great for August and early September here.
I'm glad You are enjoying the humor
Just for Fun, Can You guess what is wrong with the first Humor I posted?
I have posted my walking time and later on when I Mow I will add it as a new item Exercise Item to the home page
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/06/thank-you-chinese/395660/
How 'Thank You' Sounds to Chinese Ears
In America, saying thank you is routine. In China, it can be puzzling.
The first Mandarin term that Westerners usually learn is ni hǎo, the greeting, It sounds to me like they are saying Knee How in English FWIW. The second is probably xiexie, or thank you.
I remember working with Chinese and when they answered the phone they would say the greeting “Wei! which sounds like Whey in English.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHHsLcFRFdg
How to Say "Thank You" | Mandarin Chinese
Congrats on this:
10 hours ago
Buttons61's food and exercise diary was completed for 8/26/2017 and was under Buttons61's calorie goal
Roger2 -
Sunday evening- still raining in San Antonio. Luckily the rain rate is slow enough for most of the city to keep up. My doggies do not appreciate having to potty in the rain. But, they oblige....and then we all go back to bed. Watching the Houston floods is heartbreaking.1
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Humor has been posted, Someone Overdid it today
Hi
I did some walking once again + 1 Cent, The temperature this morning was 59 on the news channel and 58 degrees on the front porch and back yard with even lower humidity. It was Comfortable walking due to the lower humidity and temperature.
Interesting Links:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/more-seniors-are-taking-loans-against-their-homes--and-its-costing-them/2017/08/25/5f154072-883a-11e7-961d-2f373b3977ee_story.html?utm_term=.49a321091f13
More seniors are taking loans against their homes — and it’s costing them
By Jenifer McKim August 25
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/08/26/skinny-patients-far-likely-die-common-heart-treatments/
Skinny patients far more likely die after common heart treatments
By Laura Donnelly, Health Editor, Barcelona 26 August 2017 • 6:00pm
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-08-26/congress-quietly-passed-bill-allowing-warrantless-searches-homes-only-1-opposed-it
Congress Quietly Passed A Bill Allowing Warrantless Searches of Homes - Only 1% Opposed It
by Tyler Durden Aug 27, 2017 8:39 AM
Have a Great Monday
Roger2 -
hope4change_val wrote: »Sunday evening- still raining in San Antonio. Luckily the rain rate is slow enough for most of the city to keep up. My doggies do not appreciate having to potty in the rain. But, they oblige....and then we all go back to bed. Watching the Houston floods is heartbreaking.
Hi Val
Hopefully it stays that way where You are.
A lot of what the news is showing is terrible. Houston, What a mess.
Have a nice Day
Roger2 -
Hi Jan
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/lauraheller/2017/08/24/amazon-and-whole-foods-are-dropping-prices-this-will-change-grocery-forever/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2017/08/24/amazons-takeover-of-whole-foods-begins-monday-and-youll-see-changes-right-away/
Amazon cuts Whole Foods prices in clear signal of sweeping changes to come
By Abha Bhattarai August 24
Amazon announced plans to buy Whole Foods in June. (Bill Sikes/AP)
Amazon’s $13.7 billion purchase of Whole Foods Market will be finalized Monday, and shoppers will see an immediate markdown in prices on a number of items, including salmon, avocados, baby kale and almond butter, as the tech giant looks to shake up the grocery business.
Amazon and Whole Foods announced the news on Thursday.
“The two companies will together pursue the vision of making Whole Foods Market’s high-quality, natural and organic food affordable for everyone,” they said in a joint statement. “Whole Foods Market will offer lower prices starting Monday on a selection of best-selling grocery staples across its stores, with more to come.”
Amazon said it will continue to lower prices at Whole Food stores and will eventually offer special discounts and in-store benefits to Amazon Prime members. (Jeffrey P. Bezos, the founder and chief executive of Amazon, owns The Washington Post.)
Other foods that will be cheaper beginning next week: Bananas, eggs, ground beef, rotisserie chicken, butter and apples.
“Everybody should be able to eat Whole Foods Market quality — we will lower prices without compromising Whole Foods Market’s long-held commitment to the highest standards,” Jeff Wilke, chief executive of Amazon Worldwide Consumer, said in a statement. “There is significant work and opportunity ahead, and we’re thrilled to get started.”
[Amazon to buy Whole Foods Market in deal valued at $13.7 billion]
Analysts said the slashing of prices was an obvious move. Whole Foods — nicknamed “whole paycheck” in some circles — has long struggled to shed its reputation as a pricey alternative to other supermarket chains. The company’s prices are about 15 percent higher than at the average grocery store, according to Morgan Stanley. By immediately cutting prices, analysts say Amazon is sending a clear signal that sweeping changes are in store, even if it means temporarily cutting into profit margins.
“Amazon is playing to its strengths here,” said Michelle Grant, head of retailing at Euromonitor International, a London-based market research firm. “Obviously the low-cost approach is in Amazon’s DNA, and it’s something Whole Foods has been struggling with for a quite some time.”
Whole Foods will continue to be headquartered in Austin, and co-founder John Mackey will stay on as chief executive.
For Seattle-based Amazon, the addition of Whole Foods means laying claim to more than 460 physical locations and an inroad into the competitive $600 billion grocery industry. The company will add Whole Foods’ private label products — including 365 Everyday Value, Whole Paws and Whole Catch — to Amazon.com, AmazonFresh and Prime Pantry. Some Whole Foods stores will also begin adding Amazon Lockers, where customers can pick up online orders or drop off returns.
“Grocery has always been the Achilles’ heel for Amazon,” Grant said. “Amazon’s competitive advantage is its speed — and that’s what it’s bringing here, with quick turnaround and quick changes.”
There is already significant overlap between the customers of the two companies. Analysts estimate that about 70 percent of Whole Foods customers are also Amazon Prime members. The loyalty program, which has an annual fee of $99, offers a number of perks, including free two-day shipping, video streaming and discounts on recurring purchases of household goods and diapers. Now Amazon is working to combine the two companies’ back-end computer systems.
News of the impending deal has rattled the grocery industry, which is already struggling to keep up with growing competition. Although Whole Foods remains a niche chain — Walmart and Sam’s Club, by comparison, have 10 times as many stores — analysts say an Amazon-backed grocer could have broad implications on pricing and profits.
“Prepare for blistering competition and complete upheaval,” said Eric Schiffer, chief executive of a private-equity firm in California. “Bezos is coming full circle by marrying the enemy,” he added, referring to bricks-and-mortar retailers, “and grocers are terrified.”
On Thursday, stock prices of rival grocers took a hit on the promise of lower-priced goods at Whole Foods. Shares of Kroger, which was rumored late last year to be considering its own takeover of Whole Foods, fell more than 8 percent. SuperValu, with a network of 2,000 stores across the country, was down more than 6 percent, while Costco slipped about 5 percent. (Shares of Whole Foods, meanwhile, rose about 1 percent.)
The purchase — Amazon’s largest to date — also intensifies the brewing battle between the tech giant and its largest competitor, Walmart, which sells nearly $200 billion worth of groceries each year. On Wednesday, Walmart announced it would soon allow shoppers to buy its products by speaking to their Google Home devices, in an obvious move to compete with Amazon’s Alexa.
Amazon announced plans to buy Whole Foods in June. The deal received regulatory approval from the Federal Trade Commission — as well as a green light from Whole Foods shareholders — on Wednesday.
“Change is coming much faster than anyone imagined,” Neil Saunders, managing director of GlobalData Retail, said in an email. “Amazon is wasting no time in making the most of its newest division.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/business/wp/2017/08/22/not-one-drop-of-poland-spring-bottled-water-is-from-a-spring-lawsuit-claims/
‘Not one drop’ of Poland Spring bottled water is from a spring, lawsuit claims
Poland Spring, the country’s best-selling bottled water, is “a colossal fraud,” according to a class-action lawsuit.
The lawsuit, filed last week in Connecticut, alleges that instead of spring water, parent company Nestle Water North America has been selling billions of gallons of groundwater to its customers.
“Not one drop of Poland Spring Water emanates from a water source that complies with the Food and Drug Administration definition of ‘spring water,'” the lawsuit states.
And, it goes on: “the famous Poland Spring in Poland Spring, Maine, which defendant’s labels claim is a source of Poland Spring Water, ran dry nearly 50 years ago.”1 -
Hi all!
Well, my Sunday was a day! A long day!!
I was up nice and early to cook. (too early apparently!). Was ready to go out the door early when I discovered I forgot to put together one of my casseroles to finish. Well, missed class to finish it. Then realized I had forgot to take the top off the dish, so missed church as it took me two 50 minute periods instead of one. I got to church at 11 am, and putched 25 minutes till guest lunch, cutting cakes and such. The rest of the day went more smoothly, lol. Well, not calorie wise, as we had small group and and a dinner of subway buffet, chips, and birthday cakes!
I was so exhausted that I had forgot to check back in with MFP since early morning at 6:15 when I woke, lol!
Val, glad you are safe so far! Sounds like you have gone thru the worst of it at least where you are. I know the dogs will be tired of all that rain, but hopefully you and they will get some cuddle time from it.
I have watched some of the news from the computer, but it is limited so far. Just some stills, which I know are bad enough, but I do miss TV when it comes to this kind of coverage. My heart just goes out to all those affected. It is just awful.
Roger, good job on the walking and I love how your added yard work showed up!! Best take credit where it is due!!! Your articles above are something else!!
Loved the Chinese! My tongue hardly wraps around Chinese. I may manage Thank You and that is it!! Glad you found your penny, and the 50's for lows? I am jealous!! Yeah, the reverse mortgages are strange. Getting money back to live on from your house I can see, if you do not mind losing that value for your heirs, but the fixes people are in and still lose their houses I have trouble with. I am not quite seeing it in my mind somehow.
I am glad to know being fat has some advantage for surgery! Besides being hard to kidnap due to weight!
Whole foods I love, but it is way clear across town. Some things are a deal, most too pricey. With Amazon making the prices lower, it may be very interesting. I hope this does not mean Amazon's quality will slip on already acquired services as it grows so large.
Hang in all!! ....Jan1 -
Making up for no post yesterday.
I finally was able to find a Houston channel and caught up on Harvey. I had to break open the Kleenex. The images are really awful. I was glad to see so many people rescued with their pets. A little better than the images of Katrina as they had to desperately leave them to be rescued themselves or stay. You can never imagine all the horror of some things till you go through it. The older people in the nursing home sitting in waist deep water waiting for help was surreal. They did have some water and food and pets with them. At that age, I guess sometimes all you can do is be calm and carry on. Surreal and tears just sums it all up. I know that this did seem to increase in strength quickly from a cat 1 to 3 then 4, but I am still surprised by the number of people without a few basic life saving gatherings. Is it just me? Obviously no one can be prepared for a 100 year event, but every little bit of prep helps. Is this just because I am far enough inland and still have seen what can happen I feel this way?
Confused a little. How long have people warned about our infrastructures from a gov't disaster point... 1 -
Okay, I had seen the part where the governor had urged people to go. Caught up with the part where Houston's mayor told people to stay put.
What's up, Val? You probably have a better insight into this, though at this point prayers, rescue and supplies are obviously what is needed. What happened beyond the once in a lifetime event...1 -
More humor and a link. BTW, That is not the pot of Gold I want to find
Hi
I did some walking once again, The temperature this morning was 68 on the news channel and 68 degrees on the front porch and back yard. Once again it was Comfortable walking due to the lower humidity and temperature.
FWIW I had a phone call around 7PM from NS telling me that my frozen should be arriving in the next three days. Sure enough this morning I have tracking numbers for Both the Frozen and Non Frozen portions in today's email showing that they are out on the truck for Delivery. I shall be somewhat busy later on checking them in. Every now and then I catch a mistake, either the wrong item or a shortage.
Interesting Links:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2017/08/27/four-cups-coffee-day-could-slash-chance-early-death/
Four cups of coffee a day could slash chance of early death
By Laura Donnelly, Health Editor, Barcelona 27 August 2017 • 10:58am
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/12/21/crumpets-contain-much-salt-three-bags-crisps-health-campaigners/
Too much salt doubles the risk of heart failure, study finds
By Laura Donnelly, Health Editor, Barcelona 27 August 2017 • 10:38am
Have a Great Tuesday
Roger2 -
Hi all!
Well, my Sunday was a day! A long day!!
I was up nice and early to cook. (too early apparently!). Was ready to go out the door early when I discovered I forgot to put together one of my casseroles to finish. Well, missed class to finish it. Then realized I had forgot to take the top off the dish, so missed church as it took me two 50 minute periods instead of one. I got to church at 11 am, and putched 25 minutes till guest lunch, cutting cakes and such. The rest of the day went more smoothly, lol. Well, not calorie wise, as we had small group and and a dinner of subway buffet, chips, and birthday cakes!
I was so exhausted that I had forgot to check back in with MFP since early morning at 6:15 when I woke, lol!
Val, glad you are safe so far! Sounds like you have gone thru the worst of it at least where you are. I know the dogs will be tired of all that rain, but hopefully you and they will get some cuddle time from it.
I have watched some of the news from the computer, but it is limited so far. Just some stills, which I know are bad enough, but I do miss TV when it comes to this kind of coverage. My heart just goes out to all those affected. It is just awful.
Roger, good job on the walking and I love how your added yard work showed up!! Best take credit where it is due!!! Your articles above are something else!!
Loved the Chinese! My tongue hardly wraps around Chinese. I may manage Thank You and that is it!! Glad you found your penny, and the 50's for lows? I am jealous!! Yeah, the reverse mortgages are strange. Getting money back to live on from your house I can see, if you do not mind losing that value for your heirs, but the fixes people are in and still lose their houses I have trouble with. I am not quite seeing it in my mind somehow.
I am glad to know being fat has some advantage for surgery! Besides being hard to kidnap due to weight!
Whole foods I love, but it is way clear across town. Some things are a deal, most too pricey. With Amazon making the prices lower, it may be very interesting. I hope this does not mean Amazon's quality will slip on already acquired services as it grows so large.
Hang in all!! ....Jan
Hi Jan
Subway has a Buffet ?
Amazon seems to be driven to succeed.
I think we all have days like that and You did recover from itMaking up for no post yesterday.
I finally was able to find a Houston channel and caught up on Harvey. I had to break open the Kleenex. The images are really awful. I was glad to see so many people rescued with their pets. A little better than the images of Katrina as they had to desperately leave them to be rescued themselves or stay. You can never imagine all the horror of some things till you go through it. The older people in the nursing home sitting in waist deep water waiting for help was surreal. They did have some water and food and pets with them. At that age, I guess sometimes all you can do is be calm and carry on. Surreal and tears just sums it all up. I know that this did seem to increase in strength quickly from a cat 1 to 3 then 4, but I am still surprised by the number of people without a few basic life saving gatherings. Is it just me? Obviously no one can be prepared for a 100 year event, but every little bit of prep helps. Is this just because I am far enough inland and still have seen what can happen I feel this way? Confused a little. How long have people warned about our infrastructures from a gov't disaster point...
Would You believe that the news broadcasts yesterday were showing the rescued Dogs from Texas. They are here to be adopted by NJ residents. As I understood what they were saying it was that these pets were rescued from the Shelters down there and did not have a owner. They are here for what the news people were calling forever homes.
I have Shelf Stable NS foods I could eat unheated, I would hate to have to waste the frozen NS food if the power were out for days however. If need be and we also tend to keep cases of 24 pack 1/2 liter water on hand. When they get down to two cases left we pick one or two more so we usually have 3 or 4 ready to go.
Being the nice kind person that I am On the hot & humid days I run cold bottles out to the recycle men when they come by in the afternoon.Okay, I had seen the part where the governor had urged people to go. Caught up with the part where Houston's mayor told people to stay put.
What's up, Val? You probably have a better insight into this, though at this point prayers, rescue and supplies are obviously what is needed. What happened beyond the once in a lifetime event...
Until I saw the news I never knew that the Texas Governor was in a wheelchair. I suspect that the governor telling people to leave was conditional on where they were.
Have a Nice Day
Roger
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Hi Val2
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Good Morning!
LOL, I do not realize how confusing I can be till you ask me a question!! I meant to say on the take out catering that Subway uses, it can be set up as a buffet. They give you a sandwich assortment on a tray already made into subs, then all the lettuce and other goodies on a tray. The guy doing it also got an assortment of chips and dessert (his own), and laid it out buffet style. It was yummy, and I was confusing! Sorry!!
Jenny and I went for Vietnamese tonite. She had Pho, and I had a Vietnamese stew with bread for dipping. It is not thick like ours, but not as clear and light as the Pho broth. It was very good. It looked like stock from homemade veggie soup. It had carrots, and really tender meat. We had plates of things to add. Mine had Thai basil, some greens, mint and lime. I added it all. Jenny had the same, slightly different proportions, and also some sprouts. I had kiwi bubble tea, and Jenny had almond bubble tea. I shared some shrimp and banana eggrolls, actually looked more like lumpia. They were to die for!! I never had anything like that. The eggroll had large fresh boiled shrimp with a sliver of banana nestled next to them in the wrapper. It was served with Thai cut carrot in a sauce next to it that was slightly salty, which surprised me. Jenny reminded me, the dish was sweet, so the sauce was salty. That made sense, incorporating those tastes. Pretty cool!!
Lots of people lending a hand with Texas, for both people and animals. Some incredible stories. Wish you were on FB to share!! One family was rescued with 2 children with Down's syndrome, A three legged dog, and a pretty good sized pig. Inside pet! Sweet mama and kids and the pig stole the show. Had the rescuers in stitches. Lots of good things shared. Trying to not share a lot of the really bad stuff with others.
Lord have mercy! ..Take care, thanks for the great humor!! ...Jan1 -
And yet more humor
Hi
I did some walking once again + 5 cents, The temperature this morning was 61 on the news channel and 61 degrees on the front porch and back yard. We did have some rain Tuesday so no watering needed once again. It was Comfortable walking.
It was a gloomy day all day yesterday however today is bright and cloudless so far. Yesterday did not get as high as 70 degrees
My Frozen and Shelf Stable AKA Ready to go foods arrived yesterday. Later on this week I will need to go to CostCo for Frozen Vegetables, paper towels, Kleenex, Fruit, Posssibly Protein shakes and Possibly Pre cooked Bacon depending on $
Have a Great Wednesday
Roger2 -
Hi JanGood Morning!
LOL, I do not realize how confusing I can be till you ask me a question!! I meant to say on the take out catering that Subway uses, it can be set up as a buffet. They give you a sandwich assortment on a tray already made into subs, then all the lettuce and other goodies on a tray. The guy doing it also got an assortment of chips and dessert (his own), and laid it out buffet style. It was yummy, and I was confusing! Sorry!!
Not a problem I was just curious if it was a regional thing.
Thanks
Interesting, I have never heard of Banana in a egg-roll. It sounds as if You had a nice dinner.Jenny and I went for Vietnamese tonite. She had Pho, and I had a Vietnamese stew with bread for dipping. It is not thick like ours, but not as clear and light as the Pho broth. It was very good. It looked like stock from homemade veggie soup. It had carrots, and really tender meat. We had plates of things to add. Mine had Thai basil, some greens, mint and lime. I added it all. Jenny had the same, slightly different proportions, and also some sprouts. I had kiwi bubble tea, and Jenny had almond bubble tea. I shared some shrimp and banana eggrolls, actually looked more like lumpia. They were to die for!! I never had anything like that. The eggroll had large fresh boiled shrimp with a sliver of banana nestled next to them in the wrapper. It was served with Thai cut carrot in a sauce next to it that was slightly salty, which surprised me. Jenny reminded me, the dish was sweet, so the sauce was salty. That made sense, incorporating those tastes. Pretty cool!!
I have heard of Pho, I have never had Vietnamese food however. That is not common around here.Lots of people lending a hand with Texas, for both people and animals. Some incredible stories. Wish you were on FB to share!! One family was rescued with 2 children with Down's syndrome, A three legged dog, and a pretty good sized pig. Inside pet! Sweet mama and kids and the pig stole the show. Had the rescuers in stitches. Lots of good things shared. Trying to not share a lot of the really bad stuff with others.
Lord have mercy! ..Take care, thanks for the great humor!! ...Jan
Thank You for the kind words
Roger2 -
Morning.
Good thing your delivery is coming from up north for NS. We are getting rain bands from Harvey, but they are gentle on again - off again things. And we need the rain. It is something, just unbelievable. So weird how one place is deluged and the next needing it. Of course, Harvey is in a class all on it's own. Friend in Montana says a third of the state is burning from wildfires. Wish we could move the water from Texas to Montana.
Crazy day. I did finally get my meds from the base. One was switched from an extended release to just regular. That will be interesting. I felt awful all day, and did not sleep too well last nite. Rescheduled one appt. for Friday so I made it to supper for Mexican with my son and kids.
I did shop so I do not have to go out all week- end except for church. I am staying home and hibernating!!
Take care!! ..Jan1 -
I posted more humor and a link, enjoy
Hi
I did some walking once again, The temperature this morning was 61 on the news channel and 64 degrees on the front porch and back yard. It was Comfortable walking.
Later on I will be heading out to CostCo for Frozen vegetables, Fruit, paper goods and possibly protein shakes depending on flavors available.
Intresting Links:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/08/29/low-fat-diet-linked-higher-death-rates-major-lancet-study-finds/
Low-fat diet could kill you, major study shows
Laura Donnelly, Health Editor, in Barcelona 29 August 2017 • 11:39am
http://www.fox46charlotte.com/news/local-news/276976144-story
Restaurant workers busted prepping food on ground
By: David Sentendrey
Posted: Aug 28 2017 09:58PM EDT
Updated: Aug 29 2017 11:14PM EDT
Have a Great Thursday
Roger2 -
Morning.
Good thing your delivery is coming from up north for NS. We are getting rain bands from Harvey, but they are gentle on again - off again things. And we need the rain. It is something, just unbelievable. So weird how one place is deluged and the next needing it. Of course, Harvey is in a class all on it's own. Friend in Montana says a third of the state is burning from wildfires. Wish we could move the water from Texas to Montana.
Crazy day. I did finally get my meds from the base. One was switched from an extended release to just regular. That will be interesting. I felt awful all day, and did not sleep too well last nite. Rescheduled one appt. for Friday so I made it to supper for Mexican with my son and kids.
I did shop so I do not have to go out all week- end except for church. I am staying home and hibernating!!
Take care!! ..Jan
Hi Jan
Where I am here in NJ the NS comes from the next state to the west, Pennsylvania. They ship and I get it in less than 24 hours.
Good news that Harvey is only giving your area needed rain.
I wonder why the meds were switched that way.
I suspect You enjoyed the Mexican foods.
I shall be leaving in a little while for CostCo. I stopped at the Supermarket this morning and Picked up Bananas and some Proteins. Why at the Grocery Store ? Due to the CostCo Bananas coming in too large a package. I will be picking up some other fruit at CostCo however.
I have often thought that about heavy rains too.
Other areas are getting Hammered.
I am putting a link about a chemical plant exploding in Texas in the Humor section.
Have a Good Day
Roger2 -
Good morning!
I did enjoy my mexican food! I think I had not been out for it in over 6 months. That is what happens when you have a daughter that just adores Oriental food, lol.
I do not know about the med. I suspect my Doc really wanted to utilize that med instead of it's longer acting one. I think he tried to switch it before, but I was leary of doing that as my cardiologist put me on it. Of course, my regular Doc might have explained it was the same med basically and might work better. I think he slipped it in there, and trusted me enough that I would inquire. I actually feel better this morning even though it takes a bit for the heart meds to stabilize in properly. It is okay, because he does let me try and suggest things when I want, and I just tell him that he is the Doc if I do not know about something. It works for us, lol!
I do hate when my bananas start to ferment some. I like them fresh. Of course they make wonderful breads, but I am having enough trouble not eating too much of what I already have, lol!
We had 2 inches of rain from Harvey yesterday. At least I did. I know Miss. and Mobile had more. It is muggy, but the cloud cover is keeping the temps way down for this time of the year. A nice plus!!
The diet articles are so conflicting at times. Small amts. are really key and not too much sugar. The small amounts gets me everytime. Oh well....
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I am glad my restaurants tends to cook inside, lol....
Take care! Good job walking!!! ...A day home....Yay!!!! ...Jan1 -
Hi. Today it is impossible to buy gas in San Antonio. They get gas from the north and raise the price...but tonight is crazy!!!! As to why the officials did not tell Houston to evacuate, last time they did that, more than 100 died trying to evacuate...so everyone blamed the evacuation orders. I'm not a forecaster and I've only lived here 7 years...but when all the news reports were saying that Ssn Antonio was going to get a direct hit...I kept telling people that they always say that, and every time the dtorm stops and makes a sharp right...hitting Houston. I even told friends thst if I lived in Houston, I would evacuate. But...what do I know.0
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And more humor once again
Hi
I did some walking once again, The temperature this morning was 58 on the news channel and 57 degrees on the front porch and back yard. It was Comfortable walking.
It is a Nice looking day. According to the Weather forecast we should have rain moving in late Saturday into Sunday.
I headed out Yesterday to CostCo for Three 5.5 pound bags of Frozen vegetables, navel Oranges, Gala Apples, Paper Towels, a Protein shake and a package of the Precooked Bacon. The bacon will be used to enhance the taste of The NS hamburger, Chicken Sandwich and Shredded onto the NS Pizzas. I only need a 1/2 slice of the 45 calorie slice on the sandwiches
Interesting Links:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/08/30/obese-toddlers-begin-showing-signs-heart-failure-age-one-study/
Obese toddlers begin showing signs of heart failure by age of one, study finds
By Laura Donnelly, Health Editor, in Barcelona 30 August 2017 • 5:00pm
A Interesting Read
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Whole-Foods-versus-Trader-Joes-price-comparison-12161897.php
With Whole Foods cutting prices, is Trader Joe's still cheaper?
By Amy Graff, SFGATE Published 4:03 am, Thursday, August 31, 2017
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/08/30/construction-crew-unearths-triceratops-skull-colorado/615582001/
Construction crew unearths triceratops skull in Colorado
Sylte, KUSA-TV, Denver
Published 9:02 a.m. ET Aug. 30, 2017 | Updated 4:22 p.m. ET Aug. 30, 2017
Have a Great Friday
Roger2 -
hope4change_val wrote: »Hi. Today it is impossible to buy gas in San Antonio. They get gas from the north and raise the price...but tonight is crazy!!!! As to why the officials did not tell Houston to evacuate, last time they did that, more than 100 died trying to evacuate...so everyone blamed the evacuation orders. I'm not a forecaster and I've only lived here 7 years...but when all the news reports were saying that San Antonio was going to get a direct hit...I kept telling people that they always say that, and every time the storm stops and makes a sharp right...hitting Houston. I even told friends that if I lived in Houston, I would evacuate. But...what do I know.
Hi Val
With the rise in Gas prices and Your report I am glad I filled up the car recently.
What You say makes sense regarding the lack of evacuation order, It is also something You will never see mentioned in the news. The news people and the people that write the news tend to ignore facts that are inconvenient to the news they are sensationalizing.
The way Houston floods I think I would have evacuated if I had not been able to sell and relocate.
Have a Nice upcoming Holiday
Roger2
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