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  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!

    I spent yesterday with the ladies and had lunch, and bought some peach amaretto pecan butter. It is sweet, but nice on a biscuit or muffin. I had some peach ice cream, always good with some peach pie. Can you tell we went to Peach park?

    May is doing well. I caught the Vet as he was heading out for an emergency MRI. He watched May walk so she can limited go out without the leash. Yay! I would have liked the x-rays to be sure, but what the heck., I guess I saved money. :)

    I have to still go to the Dr. and shop. I have not done well, and am eating on the go. Not optimum...

    Val, so proud of your weight loss and eating better. So many hours, though! Yikes! I hope it slows down for you.

    Roger, I have to do the banana too. It helps with thigh cramps.I ate spicy food, but can no longer do it. My tonsils are so big and usually raw, hot food gives me coughing fits..usually embarrassing in restaurants, lol!

    Interesting articles..still catching up from yesterday's trip and subsequent "I am dead time" from the trip!! Enjoy the better weather! Love the story of the guy rolling his joint...duh! :*

    Take care alll!! Have a good day!!! ...Jan B)
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Hi. I had a decent day at work. Told ine colleague i was considering leaving and he said NO!!! Change departments but don’t leave. He’s my ally on ethics issues. Boss is traveling so didn’t hear from him. He has presidential delegation for a specific project. I invited my team of his peers to encourage a proper decision. Tomorrow is my daytime fast (incl water). So breakfast at 0430! Puppy is officially housebroken! (The cone slowed things down because of the doggie door.)
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    And humor is posted a couple of minute before

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and found no cents. The Temperature out the door was 60 degrees. The day is nice looking with sunshine and forecast to be around 72 degrees.

    Since the weather was so nice I decided to pull the front off of the Wall mounted AC and clean it. After pulling it I could see it was overdue :(

    https://nypost.com/2018/06/04/this-babys-first-word-was-alexa/
    [bThis baby’s first word was ‘Alexa’[/B]

    http://www.france24.com/en/20180604-california-front-line-stds-run-rampant-us
    California on front line as STDs run rampant in US

    It won't work IMO
    https://www.reuters.com/article/us-california-income/california-city-fights-poverty-with-guaranteed-income-idUSKCN1J015D
    California city fights poverty with guaranteed income

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/mystery-dinosaur-skeleton-sells-over-2-mln-paris-192432830.html
    Mystery dinosaur skeleton sells for over $2 mln at Paris auction

    http://www.macon.com/news/local/article212461029.html
    Macon woman turns 105, credits chocolate

    http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2018/06/04/too-much-bad-news-can-make-you-sick-say-researchers/
    Too Much Bad News Can Make You Sick, Say Researchers

    Have a Great Wednesday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good morning!

    I spent yesterday with the ladies and had lunch, and bought some peach amaretto pecan butter. It is sweet, but nice on a biscuit or muffin. I had some peach ice cream, always good with some peach pie. Can you tell we went to Peach park?

    May is doing well. I caught the Vet as he was heading out for an emergency MRI. He watched May walk so she can limited go out without the leash. Yay! I would have liked the x-rays to be sure, but what the heck., I guess I saved money. :)

    I have to still go to the Dr. and shop. I have not done well, and am eating on the go. Not optimum...

    Val, so proud of your weight loss and eating better. So many hours, though! Yikes! I hope it slows down for you.

    Roger, I have to do the banana too. It helps with thigh cramps.I ate spicy food, but can no longer do it. My tonsils are so big and usually raw, hot food gives me coughing fits..usually embarrassing in restaurants, lol!

    Interesting articles..still catching up from yesterday's trip and subsequent "I am dead time" from the trip!! Enjoy the better weather! Love the story of the guy rolling his joint...duh! :*

    Take care alll!! Have a good day!!! ...Jan B)

    Hi Jan
    I can tell You went there :wink:

    It does sound like good progress with May and there is nothing like saving money. Have You ever thought of health insurance for May ?

    Time to tighten up with the eating. I should talk :( I blew it yesterday myself.

    I suppose Potassium could be used to replace the Banana and save calories too :smiley:

    I just do not like Hot Foods since I dislike having my mouth feel like it is on fire.

    As for the Joint person, You can not fix stupid.

    Now that the Living Room Wall mount AC is clean I need to do the Basement window AC next. Probably today or tomorrow, A day of doing nothing would not go unappreciated.

    Congratulations
    Buttons61 20 hours ago
    has logged in for 210 days in a row!

    Cheers
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Hi. I had a decent day at work. Told ine colleague i was considering leaving and he said NO!!! Change departments but don’t leave. He’s my ally on ethics issues. Boss is traveling so didn’t hear from him. He has presidential delegation for a specific project. I invited my team of his peers to encourage a proper decision. Tomorrow is my daytime fast (incl water). So breakfast at 0430! Puppy is officially housebroken! (The cone slowed things down because of the doggie door.)

    Hi Val
    Would You want to change departments ?

    Good Job with the Puppy.

    Good luck handling the fasting and the testing.

    Congratulations
    hope4change_val yesterday
    lost 1.2 lbs since last weighing in! Hope4change_val's lost 12.6 lbs so far.

    Cheers
    Roger
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!

    Roger, I am glad you are so ambitious! Maybe it will rub off on me! I am so far behind with just little nit picky things and this week is a nightmare getting my meds and May May's follow up. Same week as my yard guy. I probably won't be home. Also have three returns and paperwork with it. And guest lunch and small group on the week-end, AND Thurs. singles out,and maybe Friday with my daughter...Can I spell over extended?? :s

    I am still catching up on articles. I am really shocked by Hawaii and the volcanic activity. Not that it is happening, but that I can not hardly imagine it or living with it. Wow....I am surprised I do not hear that it is effecting weather globally to some degree...

    Your weather sounds perfect! That is what I imagine N.J. to be in the summer, lol...

    Val, sounds like you have options at least! Good luck with your tests! Keep us informed!! :)

    May May ran like a greyhound so I will have to limit the off leash carefully outdoors for a few more weeks yet. It could be worse! Up until this surgery, the cost of the insurance would be equal or more than just paying. Hopefully this is the last of the huge bills. Not sure how insurable she may be with this surgery in her history...if it is like humans. I will have to see.

    Hope everyone has a good day and gets on track- me especially, lol! ...Jan B)
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    More humor posted

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and found no cents. The Temperature out the door was 60 degrees. The day is nice looking with sunshine and forecast to be in the 70s. The sky is overcast with no sun showing.

    Did I mention that I had filled out the form for the free 8 pack of Poland Spring Sparkling water using the link I posted and it came the other day. I had one of them yesterday, Free is good, To me it tasted like a flavored Club Seltzer.

    https://www.statnews.com/2018/06/05/genealogy-site-myheritage-says-92-million-user-accounts-compromised/
    Genealogy site MyHeritage says 92 million user accounts compromised

    http://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article212590364.html
    He rammed SUV with 3 kids inside because dad didn't let him cut in front, SC cops say

    https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2018/06/04/truck-driver-says-sneezing-fit-while-talking-siri-led-rollover/670980002/
    Police: Truck driver says 'sneezing fit' while talking to Siri led to rollover

    https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2018/06/05/amazon-fraud-scheme-lands-indiana-trio-federal-prison/672103002/
    Indiana trio that scammed $1.2 million from Amazon gets sentenced to federal prison

    http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/06/05/california-water-law-bans-showering-and-doing-laundry-on-same-day/
    California Water Law Could Prevent Showering, Doing Laundry on Same Day

    Have a Great Thursday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good morning!

    Roger, I am glad you are so ambitious! Maybe it will rub off on me! I am so far behind with just little nit picky things and this week is a nightmare getting my meds and May May's follow up. Same week as my yard guy. I probably won't be home. Also have three returns and paperwork with it. And guest lunch and small group on the week-end, AND Thurs. singles out,and maybe Friday with my daughter...Can I spell over extended?? :s

    I am still catching up on articles. I am really shocked by Hawaii and the volcanic activity. Not that it is happening, but that I can not hardly imagine it or living with it. Wow....I am surprised I do not hear that it is effecting weather globally to some degree...

    Your weather sounds perfect! That is what I imagine N.J. to be in the summer, lol...

    Val, sounds like you have options at least! Good luck with your tests! Keep us informed!! :)

    May May ran like a greyhound so I will have to limit the off leash carefully outdoors for a few more weeks yet. It could be worse! Up until this surgery, the cost of the insurance would be equal or more than just paying. Hopefully this is the last of the huge bills. Not sure how insurable she may be with this surgery in her history...if it is like humans. I will have to see.

    Hope everyone has a good day and gets on track- me especially, lol! ...Jan B)
    Hi Jan
    I still need to take the stool down to stand on since the basement unit is up by the ceiling :smiley:

    It may be time to take a step back and relax for a day or two, sometimes that is more helpful.

    I can understand that You do not want May getting hurt after all the expense. Good Luck with that.
    I did not realize how expensive pet insurance was.

    After a couple of days back at 100% on NS plan I have been shedding water weight. The worst part is I can not blame anyone else for my eating a whole box of Kraft Dinner I foolishly bought at the dollar store with most of a quarter pound of butter to hold the cheese packets contents to the Pasta :(

    Oh well, back on track so I may even brave the scale again tomorrow.

    I noticed You are very consistent with the logging. Not to mention that You must have been up real late or real early :smiley:
    Buttons61 4 hours ago
    Buttons61's food and exercise diary was completed for 6/06/2018

    Congratulations
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Roger - I’ve held a wide variety of jobs, even with my current employer so I could theoretically change. That’s one way ive previously avoided lousy bosses. Hard day at work plus I don’t feel good...not sure what’s wrong except stress. Oscar has a problem with his eye and may need surgery to remove it.
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!

    I have a taste now for your kraft dinner now Roger, imagine that! It was a busy day and I got some things done, and went for supper with our group. There was 45 of us- too many for me almost..the food was good. I had fried oysters and onion rings so i will be skipping that scale today! My yard is like a jungle due to the 8 inches of rain we got! Waiting for my lawn guy, he is late...

    I am sorry about Oscar, Val. That sounds like a surgery you wish not to have...But most dogs do quite well. Better than us humans, usually! Hope work becomes less stressful!

    Headed to bed....early for me! :# Take care all!! Jan
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I have indeed posted more humor

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and found no cents. The Temperature out the door was 58 degrees. The day is nice looking with sunshine and forecast to be in the 80s.

    http://home.bt.com/news/science-news/animals-are-busy-having-conversations-all-around-us-say-scientists-11364276341883
    Animals are busy having conversations all around us, say scientists

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kfc-vegetarian-chicken-version-of-its-fried-chicken-in-u-k/
    KFC creating vegetarian version of its fried chicken in U.K.

    http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2018/06/06/severe-storms-baseball-size-hail-hit-north-texas/
    [Storms Drop Baseball-Sized Hail On North Texas, Shattering Windows: ‘Sounded Like God Was Throwing Rocks’

    https://www.ajc.com/news/world/non-drinkers-more-likely-miss-more-work-than-moderate-drinkers-study-says/VoEAAumuUvGGRZGCfDp6xI/
    Non-drinkers more likely to miss work than moderate drinkers, study says

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/06/06/glass-wine-good-nights-sleep-can-ward-alzheimers-ucl-scientist/
    More sleep and a drop of wine can help prevent dementia, researchers find

    https://www.marketwatch.com/story/scientists-from-5-universities-say-doing-this-one-thing-faster-could-add-years-to-your-life-2018-06-05
    Scientists from five universities say walking faster could add years to your life

    Have a Great Friday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Roger - I’ve held a wide variety of jobs, even with my current employer so I could theoretically change. That’s one way ive previously avoided lousy bosses. Hard day at work plus I don’t feel good...not sure what’s wrong except stress. Oscar has a problem with his eye and may need surgery to remove it.

    Hi Val
    I have changed what I did for a living more than once, Vacuum Pump repair, Mechanic, Truck driver, computer repair and more. Which is why I was wondering if You meant variety of jobs in the same general area or different types.

    I hope You feel better quickly.

    Congrats
    hope4change_val yesterday
    has logged in for 165 days in a row!

    Good Luck with Oscar
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good morning!

    I have a taste now for your kraft dinner now Roger, imagine that! It was a busy day and I got some things done, and went for supper with our group. There was 45 of us- too many for me almost..the food was good. I had fried oysters and onion rings so i will be skipping that scale today! My yard is like a jungle due to the 8 inches of rain we got! Waiting for my lawn guy, he is late...

    I am sorry about Oscar, Val. That sounds like a surgery you wish not to have...But most dogs do quite well. Better than us humans, usually! Hope work becomes less stressful!

    Headed to bed....early for me! :# Take care all!! Jan
    Hi Jan
    I love Macaroni and Cheese and I love Kraft Dinner, Notice I categorized them differently as they as very different in taste. As an example I do not like my Kraft Dinner Creamy, I like it drained with butter melted into it then add the cheese which sticks to the buttered Macaroni elbows. OTOH I also Like Buttered Pasta and buttered Egg Noodles, Can You spot a trend there ?

    Yesterday's Extra protein with Lunch and Dinner and my Mid-morning snack was a Salisbury Steak from the hot food bar of the ShopRite grocery store split into three portions. Today shall be the Chicken Parmesan from the same source split the same way.

    I do not eat Seafood, OTOH the Onion Rings sound delicious. I love Steak with Onion Rings or Bacon, Both are tasty additions.

    Around here the yard services cut lawns even while it is raining, No day off for them.

    Have a Good Day
    Roger
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!!

    I DID notice a buttery trend...er...trail, lol!!! :D You and Paula Deen. There is nothing butter can not fix!

    Did you see in the news that Anthony Bourdin died. I watched him when the food channel was big. It explains why he was such a rude guy at times. He apparently had mental issues he battled for a long time. He committed suicide in Paris. Tough thing...

    Yep, upping protein is a good thing. It makes me less hungry. Lots of people do not like seafood. I do not eat a lot of fish, but I like canned tuna and salmon. I like fish but I never think to buy it. Kind of dumb since it is good for you. Of course I can not hardly turn down fried fish...and here I am in the South. The frying capital of the world...And it is so bad for you... Hard to believe you do not like some seafood! Did you just not have a lot of it or was it something you just never liked the taste or texture? :o

    Good articles. Wish the animal talking story was more in depth. It seemed a little simplistic with it's title. Do we really think we are the only ones communicating in the world- and we even do not do that great of job, lol! :#

    Well, continue walking!! Just walk faster, lol! Be on track today!! ..Jan... B)
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I have now posted more humor

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and found 2 cents. The Temperature out the door was 70 degrees. The day is nice looking with sunshine and forecast to be in the 80s.

    https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/chicago-leads-us-in-underwater-homes
    Chicago leads US in underwater homes

    https://moneywise.com/a/ch-b/americas-worst-states-to-retire-in/p-5
    America's Worst States to Retire In
    Lucky Me, NJ is number 2

    https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jun/07/scooters-littering-city-streets-shout-at-people-unlock-me-or-ill-call-the-police
    Scooters littering US city streets shout at people: 'Unlock me or I'll call the police'

    http://abc11.com/food/employee-accused-of-putting-rat-poison-in-cheese-at-fayetteville-pizza-place/3570247/
    Employee accused of putting rat poison in cheese at Fayetteville pizza place

    https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/red-alert-politics/small-towns-are-offering-incentives-for-millennials-to-ditch-the-big-city
    Small towns are offering incentives for millennials to ditch the big city

    https://www.atr.org/thanks-tax-reform-utilities-are-lowering-rates?amp
    My Water, Electric & Gas companies are in this list, Yours ?
    Thanks to GOP Tax Cuts, Utilities Are Lowering Rates

    Have a Great Saturday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    edited June 2018
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good morning!!

    I DID notice a buttery trend...er...trail, lol!!! :D You and Paula Deen. There is nothing butter can not fix!

    Did you see in the news that Anthony Bourdin died. I watched him when the food channel was big. It explains why he was such a rude guy at times. He apparently had mental issues he battled for a long time. He committed suicide in Paris. Tough thing...

    Yep, upping protein is a good thing. It makes me less hungry. Lots of people do not like seafood. I do not eat a lot of fish, but I like canned tuna and salmon. I like fish but I never think to buy it. Kind of dumb since it is good for you. Of course I can not hardly turn down fried fish...and here I am in the South. The frying capital of the world...And it is so bad for you... Hard to believe you do not like some seafood! Did you just not have a lot of it or was it something you just never liked the taste or texture? :o

    Good articles. Wish the animal talking story was more in depth. It seemed a little simplistic with it's title. Do we really think we are the only ones communicating in the world- and we even do not do that great of job, lol! :#

    Well, continue walking!! Just walk faster, lol! Be on track today!! ..Jan... B)

    Hi Jan
    I did see that, it got lots of coverage on the local news broadcasts. You said when the Food Channel was big, I thought it was doing good ?

    Regarding fish, I think it is changing tastes. When I was Younger we had Salmon Patties made with canned Salmon, Eggs and Crumbled Saltine crackers formed into patties and fried in a skillet. I used them in sandwiches with plenty of, You guessed it, Butter :smiley:

    Tuna Casserole made with Canned Tuna, Eggs and Crumbled Saltine crackers and cooked in the oven in a casserole pan.

    In the fresh fish area, Breaded Flounder deep fried to a really deep brown.
    Shrimp I never could eat.

    The scale was kind this morning. Yesterday I ended up at Bishops while running around with my brother. Dinner was three Sweet Sausage links and Sauteed Onions and 1/2 of the earlier purchased Chicken Parm. Lunch was the NS Meatballs in Marinara Sauce and the other 1/2 of the earlier purchased Chicken Parm. and Frozen vegetables.

    Today I will be using the Turkey Breast in Gravy with some Stuffing I bought yesterday as a protein and mid morning snack. Hopefully tomorrow will be good on the scale too.
    The balance of today is a NS Meat Lasagna for dinner, Frozen vegetables, Rice Crispies for breakfast and a NS melt for lunch.

    Have a Good Day
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    More humor has been posted

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and found 25 cents (2 dimes and 5 pennies) spread out over several locations. The Temperature out the door was 70 degrees. As I was heading home 4 blocks from home it started drizzling :(

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2018/06/08/rural-malls/683158002/
    Rural malls hit hard times, leaving shoppers adrift as more stores close

    https://www.statnews.com/2018/06/08/bubonic-plague-bacteria-russia/
    A set of ancient teeth unlock a bacterial secret about the bubonic plague

    https://www.rt.com/usa/429016-passenger-plane-hack-warning/
    ‘Catastrophic disaster’: Aircraft hack only matter of time, US agencies warn '

    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/china/u-s-officials-prepare-thwart-chinese-spying-singapore-summit-n880896
    U.S. officials prepare to thwart Chinese spying at Singapore summit

    Have a Great Sunday
    Roger
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!

    If I make it thru today, my overbooked days are done. I can be at home this week a little more! I spent most of Friday shopping and Jenny and I went for Indian food. Saturday I went and bought some home grown tomatoes and spent the day cooking. I tried to be organized!

    Your weather sounds great, even with the sprinkles! We had some pop up thunderstorms role thru, but the locations were spotty. I think I got some! :)

    The malls story was interesting. Montgomery has three. One went out of business, sat empty, and is now a police hub and community center. The second has lost its anchor stores. Sears closed, Pennies moved, and the two other anchors turned into a outlet store and something else. It does fair business, and has to policy unaccompanied teens after 6:30 pm. I have not been in years.. The third is the new complex where some chains moved to a better location. It is more upscale and does fairly well, for now at least. Funny how things change. When we first moved here, the 1st mall was in its prime, with a carousel and stuff for kids. We went a lot, as the kids were smaller.

    Off to church and the heating of the first round of food!! Glad for he humor!!
    I keep forgetting to thank you for noticing my log in at 200. I had not noticed. I do that and drink my water- if nothing else!! :#

    Take care....Jan
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good morning!

    If I make it thru today, my overbooked days are done. I can be at home this week a little more! I spent most of Friday shopping and Jenny and I went for Indian food. Saturday I went and bought some home grown tomatoes and spent the day cooking. I tried to be organized!

    Your weather sounds great, even with the sprinkles! We had some pop up thunderstorms role thru, but the locations were spotty. I think I got some! :)

    The malls story was interesting. Montgomery has three. One went out of business, sat empty, and is now a police hub and community center. The second has lost its anchor stores. Sears closed, Pennies moved, and the two other anchors turned into a outlet store and something else. It does fair business, and has to policy unaccompanied teens after 6:30 pm. I have not been in years.. The third is the new complex where some chains moved to a better location. It is more upscale and does fairly well, for now at least. Funny how things change. When we first moved here, the 1st mall was in its prime, with a carousel and stuff for kids. We went a lot, as the kids were smaller.

    Off to church and the heating of the first round of food!! Glad for he humor!!
    I keep forgetting to thank you for noticing my log in at 200. I had not noticed. I do that and drink my water- if nothing else!! :#

    Take care....Jan
    Hi Jan
    Nice to have a free week isn't it.

    Indian Food is something I never ate... It is only in recent years that it is readily available, There is now a Indian Food Store around too. I would sort of like to try American Indian food....

    The last couple of mornings it was forecast to be in the 60s, 70 is not in the low to mid sixties :(

    Malls are definitely struggling in many cases until the Christmas shopping season, Then You can not even get a parking spot which is why I never go. The last time I was in a large mall was for my brother to take a iPod to the Apple Store.

    Have a Good day today
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    And I have now posted more humor, enjoy

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and found 8 cents (8 pennies) within a one block area as I was nearing home. The Temperature out the door was 57 degrees.


    We had rain Sunday afternoon into the evening, It was still raining lightly when I retired for the day. This morning it was not raining, however as wet as everything was and considering the Drops falling from the trees it had recently ended. I did manage to stay dry OTOH so it was all good.

    http://www.itv.com/news/2018-06-09/meat-traces-found-in-vegan-and-vegetarian-ready-meals/
    Meat traces ‘found in vegan and vegetarian ready meals’

    http://www.itv.com/news/border/2016-12-03/vegetarian-cafe-faces-abuse-after-banning-new-5-note/
    Vegetarian cafe faces abuse after banning new £5 note
    The owner of a vegetarian café who refuses to accept the new £5 note because it contains animal fat has become the target of internet trolling.

    https://www.fastcompany.com/40582950/a-mall-in-china-put-in-a-traffic-lane-just-for-people-staring-at-their-phones
    A mall in China put in a traffic lane just for people staring at their phones

    http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/national/one-of-la-s-oldest-community-gardens-thrived-for-decades/article_2207cd43-9b6e-52fc-884d-bdf1a4e977a1.html
    One of LA’s oldest community gardens thrived for decades. Then the water wars began

    https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Aquarion-rolling-out-permanent-water-restrictions-12979956.php
    Aquarion rolling out permanent water restrictions

    https://www.wral.com/in-this-city-police-cameras-and-the-internet-watch-you/17616168/
    Newark, NJ
    In This City, Police Cameras, and the Internet, Watch You

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/milk-radioactive-cow-ukraine-healthy-dairy-safe-chernobyl-a8388576.html
    Ukrainian cow milk has ‘five times safe level of radioactivity’, study finds

    http://dailycaller.com/2018/06/08/iran-facilitated-passage-of-9-11-attackers-politician/
    Iranian Politician Discusses Facilitation Of 9/11 Hijackers

    Have a Great Monday
    Roger
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!

    I did indeed live thru Sunday and I am beat! I could barely walk Monday, and only did some dishes and wash, enough so I have something to wear to my Dr appointment on Tuesday. I have that, and meeting a friend for lunch, then home. I wish I was home a bit more on Tuesday!!

    Hey, Congrats on finding so much change!! That is worth some sprinkles! My yard guy was cutting today and the bottom fell out on him. He was soaked clear thru by the time he was done. It came down so fast the entire yard flooded as well as my front porch. He still did a good job, bless his heart!

    NJ often makes the lists for things or in this case the surveillance. What do you think of it? I can see both sides.

    Interesting story on the radiation of the milk cows. Funny how we hear so little of any detrimental effects...I find that disturbing.

    Really sad about the older gardens and their water woes. It is like antiques and old buildings gone and not cared for...

    Hope you find more change and have a great day!!! ...Jan
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    And even more humor today

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and no cents. The Temperature out the door was 52 degrees, despite that it was pleasant walking.. Yesterday we had a high around 72 degrees. South of me in NJ some locations had over 6 inches of rain according to Mondays weather forecast.

    https://nypost.com/2018/06/08/revamped-eu-copyright-law-could-mean-the-death-of-memes/
    Revamped EU copyright law could mean the death of memes

    http://thehill.com/opinion/technology/391528-budget-cutters-may-doom-the-international-space-station
    Budget cutters may doom the International Space Station

    http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/national/travel-ban-gerrymandering-top-supreme-courts-closing-flurry-of-cases-20180610
    Travel ban, gerrymandering top Supreme Court’s closing flurry of cases

    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-10/watchdog-blasts-amazon-for-conditions-at-chinese-echo-factory
    Amazon Blasted Over China Echo Factory Conditions

    https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/10/vermont-require-all-residents-have-health-insuranc/
    Vermont's new mandate: All residents must have health insurance
    New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a similar law. The two states join Massachusetts

    https://www.wsj.com/articles/auto-lenders-ramp-up-risk-to-win-more-customers-1528639200
    Bad move IMO
    Auto Lenders Ramp Up Risk to Win More Customers
    Banks, other lenders making longer-term car loans to customers who must stretch to make payments

    https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Budget-cuts-kill-Stamford-s-July-4th-fireworks-12980008.php
    Budget cuts kill Stamford’s July 4th fireworks show

    Have a Great Tuesday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good morning!

    I did indeed live thru Sunday and I am beat! I could barely walk Monday, and only did some dishes and wash, enough so I have something to wear to my Dr appointment on Tuesday. I have that, and meeting a friend for lunch, then home. I wish I was home a bit more on Tuesday!!

    Hey, Congrats on finding so much change!! That is worth some sprinkles! My yard guy was cutting today and the bottom fell out on him. He was soaked clear thru by the time he was done. It came down so fast the entire yard flooded as well as my front porch. He still did a good job, bless his heart!

    NJ often makes the lists for things or in this case the surveillance. What do you think of it? I can see both sides.

    Interesting story on the radiation of the milk cows. Funny how we hear so little of any detrimental effects...I find that disturbing.

    Really sad about the older gardens and their water woes. It is like antiques and old buildings gone and not cared for...

    Hope you find more change and have a great day!!! ...Jan
    Hi Jan
    That would likely be a good thing to wear something clean to the doctors and then the lunch with a friend. By the time I got around to doing the laundry yesterday I had one clean pocket T-Shirt left which is what I wear while walking. The iPod goes in the shirt pocket and it is always good to have reserves of clean clothes in case I spilled coffee on the one I was wearing. And yes it has happened :(

    I have been told that as long as the blade is sharp it does no real harm to cut the grass in the rain, It could also be true that the yard service saying that is only covering against not mowing in rainy weather.

    Parts of NJ, fortunately not where I am had over 6 inches of rain Monday.

    There is a lot of pollution in the Ukraine from Chernobyl sadly.

    Have a Good Day
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Hi. Sorry I missed a few days. Great news is that Oscar’s eye is healing well...no surgery needed! He won’t be able to see through the scar tissue but he’ll adjust fine. I’ll be in vacation 7/7 to 7/19. Both of Em’s friends can go with! Tons of preparatory logistics to deal with...but i got it. Still hate my job. Tomorrow toe surgery to remove painful growth. Next week i get my GI test results. Puppy has two families to visit next weekend...hoping he finds his match. Also need to get car serviced in advance of our 3,500 mile journey. Roger- ive had many diverse unrelated jobs plus some similar jobs. Take care, Val
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good Morning!!

    Val, it was so good to hear from you. I am so glad about Oscar! Great to not need that surgery! Hope your pup finds a great family! Sounds like it will be an amazing vacation! That is a lot of miles! Anticipation is a lot of the fun! Glad you will be getting some of the physical things taken care of, and hopefully addressed to a completion!! Employers are lucky to have you!! I hope they realize it more and more!! :)

    Roger, you found so much change in the last few days, there may not be any left! Funny with the better warmer weather you are finding more change! I would think they might lose more bundled up!!

    Six inches of rain at one time is not too good usually. Montgomery and surrounding areas flood very much when that happens- I guess true of most places. My water table must still be high from Alberto to flood the whole yard as mine did on Monday. Parts still look bone dry this afternoon however, go figure. I planted some sweet potato vines, the decorative kind, today as I stumbled across some tubers yesterday I had put up. They are very easy care greenery so I put them in my very back flower box, which is shady and a bit of a walk. They will again put out 3 or 4 more tubers per plant for next year by summer's end. Love those self perpetuating plants, lol!

    Headed for humor- thank you as always!

    I really liked my new Dr. and how they do things. I am glad I made the change. :#
    Take care all! Trying to eat healthier choices this week!! ....Jan
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I did post more humor, enjoy

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and 5 cents. The Temperature out the door was 65 degrees. I took a looping walk path so that I could head for home if the occasional drizzle became steady rain. It is forecast to be warmer and even warmer through the rest of the week.

    https://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/article212886564.html
    'Hero pup' pit bull tries to save baby from house fire by carrying her by the diaper

    http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/06/11/chopping-down-trees-fines/
    Chopping Down Own Trees Nets L.I. Man $22,500 In Village Fines

    http://www.kansascity.com/news/state/kansas/article212657689.html
    Nigerian Prince Scam took $110K from Kansas man; 10 years later, he's getting it back

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/shocking-die-off-africas-oldest-baobabs-study-151401577.html
    'Shocking' die-off of Africa's oldest baobabs: study

    http://kdvr.com/2018/06/10/colorado-national-monument-vandalized-with-promposal/
    Colorado National Monument vandalized with ‘promposal’

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/seattle-tax-opposed-amazon-likely-195828848.html
    Seattle poised to repeal new tax opposed by Amazon

    https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/heart-problems-lonely-people-loneliness-cardiovascular-disease-new-study-european-society-of-a8391816.html
    Lonely people twice as likely to die from heart problems, study claims

    Have a Great Wednesday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Hi. Sorry I missed a few days. Great news is that Oscar’s eye is healing well...no surgery needed! He won’t be able to see through the scar tissue but he’ll adjust fine. I’ll be in vacation 7/7 to 7/19. Both of Em’s friends can go with! Tons of preparatory logistics to deal with...but i got it. Still hate my job. Tomorrow toe surgery to remove painful growth. Next week i get my GI test results. Puppy has two families to visit next weekend...hoping he finds his match. Also need to get car serviced in advance of our 3,500 mile journey. Roger- ive had many diverse unrelated jobs plus some similar jobs. Take care, Val

    Hi Val
    What happened to poor Oscars eye that it has scar tissue ? I do not recall You ever mentioning what.

    Does the 4th of July add any days to Your vacation. Having it fall on Wednesday is not optimal for most people to get a extended weekend.

    Good Luck With the GI results and the Toe Surgery.
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good Morning!!

    Val, it was so good to hear from you. I am so glad about Oscar! Great to not need that surgery! Hope your pup finds a great family! Sounds like it will be an amazing vacation! That is a lot of miles! Anticipation is a lot of the fun! Glad you will be getting some of the physical things taken care of, and hopefully addressed to a completion!! Employers are lucky to have you!! I hope they realize it more and more!! :)

    Roger, you found so much change in the last few days, there may not be any left! Funny with the better warmer weather you are finding more change! I would think they might lose more bundled up!!
    Hi Jan
    My suspicion is that the warmer weather has more people out and about so more change to find :smiley:
    Six inches of rain at one time is not too good usually. Montgomery and surrounding areas flood very much when that happens- I guess true of most places. My water table must still be high from Alberto to flood the whole yard as mine did on Monday. Parts still look bone dry this afternoon however, go figure. I planted some sweet potato vines, the decorative kind, today as I stumbled across some tubers yesterday I had put up. They are very easy care greenery so I put them in my very back flower box, which is shady and a bit of a walk. They will again put out 3 or 4 more tubers per plant for next year by summer's end. Love those self perpetuating plants, lol!

    Headed for humor- thank you as always!

    I really liked my new Dr. and how they do things. I am glad I made the change. :#
    Take care all! Trying to eat healthier choices this week!! ....Jan
    I like flowering plants that do not have to be bought year after year. Why not plant real sweet potato plants and have decorative plants that are edible too.

    I have a suspicion that many doctors never learned a good bedside manner. You need to do more than just the health aspect since IMO the patient's morale can be helpful too.

    Have a Good Day
    Roger
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!

    Still finding money!! :)

    These storms can catch people unaware! Whether larger storms or those quick sprinkles! Glad you have the heads up when walking!!

    So sad about the baobab trees. And hard to say what caused it as many plants and animals seem to be dying off almost as a cycle issue too. So complex. I would love to see those trees in person! I have not planted veggies the last few years. If I go away for the summer, I will just lose the garden. Most of my friends live too far too ask them to water. Also, with the mold and ants, birds, and other assorted yuckies- the bugs go for it, it is almost not worth the trouble. I can support the farmers market or roadside stands for less work. I do get that spring urge, but try to rein it in! One summer I lost my tomatoes to huge worms that thrived despite the dust used and picking them off. I got off like 10 huge caterpillar type worms one morning, and by the afternoon, more were back and ate them. Too few for all the work..Not worth the effort at times...It is a challenge where I live! I may try something next year...or not, lol!

    Unreal to be fined for cutting your trees. Safety is important too. Sometimes common sense is in short supply. And I am not for cutting much, being a tree hugger by birth!! Glad the guy got his money back after being scammed...but how dumb can you be.... :s I hope they find the vandals to the rock- I am glad they will clean it off, but I bet that it will be a fortune to do!

    So true about Dr and bedside manners!! You hit that nail on the head!!

    Be safe! Be good!! :# ...Jan B)

  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Hi. I don’t know what happened to Oscar’s eye, but last Wednesday I noticed it was red and lumpy and looked bad. Vet thought he’d have to surgically remove it, but tried antibiotic ointment first. Rechecked 4 days later...and it is healing and looking much better.

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