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  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    I won’t leave until 7/7...I never leave my fur-babies of July 4th or on New Years eve....too many fireworks and gun shots. I also set up extra crates for dogs yhat come to my door after escaping their yards in fear.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    And yet more humor is posted in a couple minutes

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and 0 cents. The Temperature out the door was 68 degrees. So far this week I have seen a single deer twice and a fox ran across the road ahead of me. It is warmer than yesterday, It was comfortable outdoors while walking with a lower humidity and a nice cooling breeze. We did have rain overnight around Midnight, The streets and sidewalks were starting to dry off when I left the house.

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2018/06/11/americas-happiest-seaside-town-ocean-city-nj/691495002/
    America's happiest seaside town: Ocean City, N.J.

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5835419/More-half-Millennials-expect-millionaires-someday-according-new-study.html
    More than half of Millennials expect to be millionaires someday, according to a new study

    https://thestir.cafemom.com/pregnancy/200688/23_baby_names_parents_say?utm_medium=sem2&utm_source=taboola-pvs&utm_campaign=taboola_cmmaind&utm_content=dailymail-us
    23 Baby Names Parents Say They Regret Giving Their Kids

    No Surprise to me
    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-12/owners-of-fading-malls-on-their-knees-as-buyer-pool-evaporates
    Landlords Are Practically Giving Malls Away

    https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/dumb-and-dumber-why-we-re-getting-less-intelligent-80k3bl83v
    Dumb and dumber: why we’re getting less intelligent

    https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/2018/06/11/sweden-tries-to-halt-total-cashlessness-with-lawmaker-proposal
    Sweden Tries to Halt Total Cashlessness With Lawmaker Proposal

    https://qz.com/1302201/american-toddlers-are-eating-more-sugar-than-the-amount-recommended-for-adults/
    American toddlers are eating more sugar than the maximum amount recommended for adults

    https://boingboing.net/2018/06/11/for-sale-1-california-ghost.html
    For sale: (1) California ghost town

    https://www.sfgate.com/lifestyle/article/Kailyn-Griffin-paralysis-deadly-tick-how-to-remove-12984811.php
    A 5-year-old girl's sudden paralysis was a mystery. Then her mother checked her scalp.

    Have a Great Thursday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    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!
    Hi Jan
    Those trees lived for so long too.

    If You can get good tomatoes from the roadside stands that is OK. The ones from the grocery Store are not that good sadly and my brother raises tomatoes since we have no easy nearby roadside stands.
    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)
    If I read the article the trees were being cut due to becoming dangerous from storm damage. Unreal is a good way to put it.

    I hope they catch those vandals, vandalizing parks seems to be a thing in recent years.

    Have a Good Day
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    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.

    Hi Val
    I wonder if it was a bug bite or a bug flying into it ?

    That is good that the Ointment is working.
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    I won’t leave until 7/7...I never leave my fur-babies of July 4th or on New Years eve....too many fireworks and gun shots. I also set up extra crates for dogs that come to my door after escaping their yards in fear.

    I had not thought of fireworks being a problem, that makes sense OTOH.

    You are really nice to set up for other dogs that might be scared by the noise.

    Have a Nice Day
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Today I had a growth on my toe frozen off. The pain wasn’t too bad. Recheck in two weeks or sooner if it looks like it could get infected. Work is so busy...i said no to multiple new projects today.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    edited June 2018
    And even more humor is now posted, I was up early

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and 0 cents. The Temperature out the door was 63 degrees. As I was walking I saw a single deer twice standing in the brook and keeping a wary eye on me as I walked past. Then nearing the house I saw a squirrel running around with a peanut in the shell in its mouth :smiley:

    https://nypost.com/2018/06/13/airline-says-vortex-sent-plane-into-terrifying-nosedive/
    Airline says ‘vortex’ sent plane into terrifying nosedive

    http://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/06/13/hail-storm-el-paso-county/
    Tennis Ball Sized Hail Damages Homes Near Colorado Springs

    http://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/06/12/porter-hospital-sterilization-breach-surgery/
    Report: Bone, Blood, Bugs And Hair Found On Surgical Instruments
    Budget Cutters Strike Again IMO.

    http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/06/12/weight-loss-diet-shot/
    Easy-To-Use ‘Diet Shot’ Could Be The Key For Patients Struggling With Weight Loss

    https://apnews.com/73646ad2aaac4666a7124806b2e6a5bc
    AP Investigation: Fish billed as local isn't always local

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/economy/2018/06/13/50-worst-cities-to-live-in/35909271/
    Least livable: 50 worst US cities to reside in

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/rare-tick-inexplicably-turns-arkansas-204437893.html
    Rare type of tick inexplicably turns up in Arkansas

    http://www.sacbee.com/news/nation-world/article213078369.html
    Who didn't see this coming, Californians evidently
    Thefts rise after California reduces criminal penalties

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/more-grim-news-us-newspapers-survey-193835686.html
    More grim news for US newspapers: survey

    Have a Great Friday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Today I had a growth on my toe frozen off. The pain wasn’t too bad. Recheck in two weeks or sooner if it looks like it could get infected. Work is so busy...i said no to multiple new projects today.
    Hi Val

    I have officially become lazy. It was enough yesterday Planting the Sprouted Gladiolus Cormlets to grow through the summer and hopefully, likely become large enough to bloom when planted next year. Then I helped weeding and planting some of the plants my brother bought Wednesday.

    Good for You not taking on even more work.

    Here's hoping The Toe is now good to go.

    Have a Nice Day
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    San Antonio expecting 5 days if rain...mowed and trimmed the front yard. No time to do the backyard now. Good news...The young employee who I’d been having such issues with and I are playing well together. I started over at day 1 to provide the basics, and she’s acknowledged that she had completely missed some of the basics. She’s asking questions when stuck...and I’m helping her. My default mode is I don’t open up until after you’ve proven worthy...her default appears the opposite (not bad, just different) that she needs a relationship before she’ll do anything. So, out of my comfort zone...I’ve also reached out to her to acknowledge and show respect for her life choices and share some of my stories that i hope she can relate to. That seems to help her be more comfortable with me. AND then I have to do jy work at night. Sigh.
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Thanks for the articles Roger. I couldn’t bring myself to read about dirty surgical instruments...sepsis is vile. The weight loss shot sounded interesting until i saw the $1,000/month cost (without insurance). My ulcer medicine would be $560/month without insurance. Literally...without insurance, people die.
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    edited June 2018
    Good morning!

    Sounds like everyone is working hard but me! I have been really lazy the last few days. Just relaxing and enjoying it with no running to do. Yay!

    So nice to see wildlife as you walk, I am envious Roger!

    Sounds like you are knee deep in gardening at the moment!! :) I am lucky to have access to so many homegrown products.

    My old DR wrote me a prescription for that weight loss shot just last week. I had told him I did not want to give shots every day. He just ignored that. I did not even bother to go to the Pharmacy with it... $1,000. People are crazy...

    Glad your surgery went well, Val, and Oscar is doing better. Somehow I am not surprised by you making that extra effort with your co worker! Good luck!!

    Hope everyone is doing better than I am being motivated for weight loss!! :D

    My daughter and I are planning a trip to South Carolina the last week in June to visit my step mom. It has been about 2 years since we have gone. Not looking forward to boarding poor May.

    Take care all!! ..Jan
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Today, I ate everything that wasn’t nailed down. It wasn’t worth it. ☹️
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    When i was out, there was a sudden downpour. So i pulled in to Walmart and got my shingles vaccine! (And ice cream).
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    New humor is currently posted

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and 1 thin dime found 2 1/2 blocks from the house on my way back home, As I was walking I saw the dime laying in the gutter next to a driveway. The Temperature out the door was 62 degrees. The weather is forecast to be hotter today than yesterday and even hotter the next two days. Yesterday the high temperatures were in the 70s and dry.

    http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2018/06/13/brain-eating-amoeba-louisiana/
    Brain-Eating Amoeba Found In Louisiana Water System

    http://thesmokinggun.com/buster/dumbass/man-seeks-meth-test-563914
    Dumb-*kitten* IMO Man Arrested After Bringing Meth To Police Station To Have It Tested By Cops

    http://www.lex18.com/story/38428096/man-charged-with-dui-on-pink-bicycle-stolen-from-little-girl
    Man Charged With DUI On Pink Bicycle Stolen From Little Girl

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5840523/Religious-people-live-four-years-longer-atheists-study-finds.html
    Religious people live four years longer than atheists, study finds: Scientists put it down to being more social, volunteering, and drinking less

    https://nypost.com/2018/06/13/hangry-woman-calls-cops-when-pizza-takes-too-long/
    Hangry woman calls cops when pizza takes too long

    http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2018/06/12/in-n-out-temporarily-closed-all-texas-locations-due-to-bad-buns.html
    In-N-Out temporarily closed all Texas locations due to bad buns

    https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/selling-steaks-off-truck-amazon-55883585
    Who's that selling steaks off a truck? It's Amazon

    http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/06/14/shock-therapy-workout/
    ‘Shocking’ New Workout Promises To Cut Your Gym Time In Half Device, Helps Burn Fat And Build Muscle Without Hitting The Gym

    http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/06/14/emsculpt-burns-fat-while-building-muscle/

    http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2018/06/14/ms-a-second-chance/
    Breakthrough Drug Offers Multiple Sclerosis Patients A Second Chance


    Have a Great Saturday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    San Antonio expecting 5 days if rain...mowed and trimmed the front yard. No time to do the backyard now. Good news...The young employee who I’d been having such issues with and I are playing well together. I started over at day 1 to provide the basics, and she’s acknowledged that she had completely missed some of the basics. She’s asking questions when stuck...and I’m helping her. My default mode is I don’t open up until after you’ve proven worthy...her default appears the opposite (not bad, just different) that she needs a relationship before she’ll do anything. So, out of my comfort zone...I’ve also reached out to her to acknowledge and show respect for her life choices and share some of my stories that i hope she can relate to. That seems to help her be more comfortable with me. AND then I have to do jy work at night. Sigh.

    Hi Val
    That is good news, Yea !
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Thanks for the articles Roger. I couldn’t bring myself to read about dirty surgical instruments...sepsis is vile. The weight loss shot sounded interesting until i saw the $1,000/month cost (without insurance). My ulcer medicine would be $560/month without insurance. Literally...without insurance, people die.

    Sadly I did read about the surgical instruments :(
    The article about the weight loss shot did mention that it might be covered by insurance, I know I would want to have it in writing first.

    Here in NJ Mom was on a program called PAAD that was a big help for her.
    http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/paad/
    65 years of age or older or 18 years of age or older and receiving Social Security Title II Disability benefits; and
    Annual income for 2018 of less than $27,189 if single or less than $33,334 if married; and ....
    These plans will cover medically necessary prescription medications under Medicare Part D. The federal Medicare Plan and/or PAAD will pay any costs above the PAAD copayment of $5 for each covered generic drug or $7 for each covered brand name drug, including premiums.

    I wonder if there are any plans available in Your area that You might be eligible for ?
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Today, I ate everything that wasn’t nailed down. It wasn’t worth it. ☹️
    I am sorry to hear that, I have to confess I did that this week too :(
    I also have to agree it wasn't worth it.
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    When i was out, there was a sudden downpour. So i pulled in to Walmart and got my shingles vaccine! (And ice cream).

    Oops, OTOH Good Ice Cream is so tasty.

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

    Sounds like everyone is working hard but me! I have been really lazy the last few days. Just relaxing and enjoying it with no running to do. Yay!

    So nice to see wildlife as you walk, I am envious Roger!

    Sounds like you are knee deep in gardening at the moment!! :) I am lucky to have access to so many homegrown products.

    My old DR wrote me a prescription for that weight loss shot just last week. I had told him I did not want to give shots every day. He just ignored that. I did not even bother to go to the Pharmacy with it... $1,000. People are crazy...

    Glad your surgery went well, Val, and Oscar is doing better. Somehow I am not surprised by you making that extra effort with your co worker! Good luck!!

    Hope everyone is doing better than I am being motivated for weight loss!! :D

    My daughter and I are planning a trip to South Carolina the last week in June to visit my step mom. It has been about 2 years since we have gone. Not looking forward to boarding poor May.

    Take care all!! ..Jan

    Hi Jan
    Lazy is good too :wink:

    I hope Your new doctor listens better than the old one. Good Luck with the new ones.

    Regarding weight loss see my comment to Val above this :(

    It sounds like You are not planning on being there for the Fourth of July.

    Good Luck with the boarding for May
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    More humor, Hopefully enjoyable

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and 0 cents. The Temperature out the door was 63 degrees. As I was walking three blocks out from the house I saw 1 large and 4 small Skunks meandering across the road. I naturally detoured from heading towards them :smiley: And of course the usual Squirrels, Rabbits and Birds.

    http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2018/06/13/iq-scores-decline/
    IQ Scores Are Declining And The Environment Is To Blame, New Study Finds

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5847383/Storm-photos-appear-starfish-octopus-flying-streets-China.html
    It's raining octopus! Sea creatures fall from the sky after being 'sucked from the ocean by a waterspout and carried into coastal city' during powerful storm in China

    http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/mcgill-music-student-awarded-350000-after-girlfriend-stalls-career
    McGill music student awarded $350,000 after girlfriend stalls career

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5847587/Freak-gust-wind-sends-Porty-Potty-flying-air.html
    S**t! Horrendous moment freak gust of wind sends portable toilet 100ft into the air as it sprays 'liquid' on screaming crowd below

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/tech/6536698/x-ray-vision-soldiers-able-see-through-walls/
    Ouch, not good for privacy in my opinion
    SUPER SOLDIER X-ray vision will soon give soldiers the superhero ability to see through walls
    X-ray vision is no longer the stuff of comic books

    https://abcnews.go.com/US/mysterious-explosions-past-months-rattle-pennsylvania-residents/story?id=55916084
    Mysterious explosions in past 2 months rattle Pennsylvania residents
    Lawnmower triggers explosive device in Pennsylvania open field

    Another Dumb-*kitten* IMO
    http://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/while-you-were-sleeping-never-chug-a-beer-while-stopped-by-police
    While you were sleeping: Never chug a beer while stopped by police

    https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/2790957/terrifying-new-strain-of-bird-flu-that-kills-nearly-half-of-those-who-contract-it-discovered-in-china-amid-fears-of-new-global-pandemic/
    ‘DISEASE X’ FEARS Terrifying new strain of bird flu that kills over a THIRD of those who contract it discovered in China amid fears of new global pandemic

    http://www.onlineathens.com/news/20180615/hart-county-grandmother-kills-rabid-bobcat-with-bare-hands
    Hart County grandmother kills rabid bobcat with bare hands


    https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/The-World-Cup-is-already-beset-by-empty-seats-12998062.php
    The World Cup is already beset by empty seats, and FIFA is baffled

    Have a Great Sunday
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Hi. Still better than getting shingles...but that vaccine made me extremely sick! All day Saturday i was in severe pain (headache, stomach ache, body muscles, and every joint) and nauseous and brain fog. Fitbit said I’d slept 20 hours and walked 500 steps (restroom and water from kitchen). Today I just feel really crappy (which is a huge improvement). The information from the pharmacy made it sound like a regular vaccine but the info on the CDC website was much more accurate stating that many people are unable to perform their daily functions for 2-3 days. Lucky it was on a Friday. I was supposed to work Saturday but sent a text to a colleague who did my job for me. She previously had shingles for 3 weeks and was very empathetic. I get the next one in 2 months.
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Hello!

    Sounds like I would rather be with Roger's skunks than get a shingles vaccine! I hope you feel much better very soon Val! I am glad someone was able to help with your work.

    I have my cardio consult in the morning I should have gone to bed earlier! I didn't! Kind of a waste of time... I know I do not want anything else done or me invaded...Not even sure why I am going... :)

    Lazy day except for church and small group. Lots of rain again. At least no watering!! :#

    Trying to catch up on the articles!! Really some good ones!!

    Happy it is not raining octopus or something gross here!! :D

    Take care all!!! ...Jan
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Humor is posted

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and 1 cent. The Temperature out the door was 71 degrees. As I was walking 8 blocks out from the house I saw 2 deer meandering across the road.

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/06/14/hawaii-volcano-green-crystals-olivine/701389002/
    It's 'raining' green crystals in Hawaii, thanks to Kilauea volcano eruption

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/funniest-tweets-parents-week-153318541.html
    The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/holy-grail-urban-explorers-abandoned-slideshow-wp-102403215.html
    'Holy grail for urban explorers': Abandoned airport frozen in time

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/jeopardy-winner-could-prison-sneaking-emails-200321878.html
    'Jeopardy!' winner could get prison for sneaking into emails

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/stress-test-saliva-swab-detects-workplace-burnout-162145768.html
    Stress test: saliva swab detects workplace burnout

    Have a Great Monday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Hi. Still better than getting shingles...but that vaccine made me extremely sick! All day Saturday i was in severe pain (headache, stomach ache, body muscles, and every joint) and nauseous and brain fog. Fitbit said I’d slept 20 hours and walked 500 steps (restroom and water from kitchen). Today I just feel really crappy (which is a huge improvement). The information from the pharmacy made it sound like a regular vaccine but the info on the CDC website was much more accurate stating that many people are unable to perform their daily functions for 2-3 days. Lucky it was on a Friday. I was supposed to work Saturday but sent a text to a colleague who did my job for me. She previously had shingles for 3 weeks and was very empathetic. I get the next one in 2 months.

    Hi Val
    I'm sorry to hear that, Do You have risk factors for Shingles ?

    It sounds like a rough two days.

    I hope all is better now
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Hello!

    Sounds like I would rather be with Roger's skunks than get a shingles vaccine! I hope you feel much better very soon Val! I am glad someone was able to help with your work.

    I have my cardio consult in the morning I should have gone to bed earlier! I didn't! Kind of a waste of time... I know I do not want anything else done or me invaded...Not even sure why I am going... :)

    Lazy day except for church and small group. Lots of rain again. At least no watering!! :#

    Trying to catch up on the articles!! Really some good ones!!

    Happy it is not raining octopus or something gross here!! :D

    Take care all!!! ...Jan

    Hi Jan
    That is a hard one to say. Skunks vs Vaccine...

    It couldn't hurt to go, Well likely not :wink:

    OTOH some people eat Octopus, Not I however.

    Not having to water is a good thing. I watched my neighbor across the street watering every day that we do not get rain. In previous years he did complain about the size of the water bill.

    Have a Good Day
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Today I felt much better than yesterday, not 100% but fully functional. Put in a solid 10-hour day, then took my kid to dinner at Panera, then shopping for a sofa. I truly enjoy that kiddo!
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    good morning!!

    So glad you got out and got to spend time with Em, Val! <3 Hope you get to 100% soon!

    My appt. with cardio was okay. The NP was really nice, I loved her. Even my Dr remembered me and it had to be about 15 years. Guess I will get good treatment, somehow reserved for poor working employees of times past. It was nice! I hate who does her surgeries though- so I hope I will not have to have any. I am going to be scheduled for a stress test and an echo. Hope that will be all I need!! :|

    I do love octopus. My favorite of course being calmari in a light batter! :D

    I do not think I have ever seen a skunk in the wild- imagine!At least you were on the right end, Roger!! It was 99 degrees today with the heat index. No rain- a first in about 2 weeks!

    Oh, my Dr ran me the Mediterranean diet to try. Another try.... :#

    hang tough!! Jan
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Humor posted a few minutes ago

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and 10 cents. The Temperature out the door was 77 degrees. I short circuited my walk as the warmth sucked the get up and go out of me. We hit a high around 95 degrees Monday, and a Round of Thunder with a torrential downpour around 8:30PM and I did hear more rain hitting the bedroom AC overnight. Today is forecast to be cooler with lowering humidity.

    My brother has been buying Ronzoni 150 Pasta, Same Carbs but lower calorie and tastes good IMO...

    He is already looking forward to food choices for the 4th of July meal where we Go meet with friends to eat and later watch the Fireworks.

    https://www.lmtonline.com/life/style/travel/article/Creepy-Texas-ghost-towns-totally-worth-a-road-12997940.php
    Creepy Texas ghost towns totally worth a road trip this summer

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5853179/Less-one-20-street-robberies-burglaries-solved-police-new-figures-reveal.html
    Fewer than one in 20 street robberies and burglaries are being solved by police, new figures reveal

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/world-cup-2018/6551013/nigerias-power-grid-meltdown-world-cup/
    POWER OUT Nigeria plunged in to darkness by power grid meltdown as millions watched World Cup build-up on TV

    http://www.drivepedia.com/luxury/lion-statue-antiques-roadshow-tb/?utm_campaign=Lion Statue Story - Desktop USA&amp;utm_source=taboola&amp;utm_medium=newsuk-thesun&amp;utm_term=Antiques+Expert+In+Tears+&+Disbelief+When+He+Stumbles+Across+This+Lion+Statue&amp;utm_content=https://prod-pubplus-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/a1bf3236-16d8-413d-8539-b01c08456ce0.png
    Lion Statue Brings Antiques Roadshow Expert To Tears

    Have a Great Tuesday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Today I felt much better than yesterday, not 100% but fully functional. Put in a solid 10-hour day, then took my kid to dinner at Panera, then shopping for a sofa. I truly enjoy that kiddo!
    Hi Val
    Good to hear that You are feeling better.

    I have seen Panera here and there and have never tried one. I think I had Starbucks once :smiley:

    Just Curious, What sort of material for the Sofa, Something easy to clean and more or less Dog Proof ?

    Have a Nice Day
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    good morning!!

    So glad you got out and got to spend time with Em, Val! <3 Hope you get to 100% soon!

    My appt. with cardio was okay. The NP was really nice, I loved her. Even my Dr remembered me and it had to be about 15 years. Guess I will get good treatment, somehow reserved for poor working employees of times past. It was nice! I hate who does her surgeries though- so I hope I will not have to have any. I am going to be scheduled for a stress test and an echo. Hope that will be all I need!! :|

    I do love octopus. My favorite of course being calmari in a light batter! :D

    I do not think I have ever seen a skunk in the wild- imagine!At least you were on the right end, Roger!! It was 99 degrees today with the heat index. No rain- a first in about 2 weeks!

    Oh, my Dr ran me the Mediterranean diet to try. Another try.... :#

    hang tough!! Jan
    Hi Jan
    Finding a Good doctor or NP is tough from what Val says.

    I hate to break it to You:( , But Calamari is Squid, You would know Octopus since from what I have see on cooking shows it is generally the Tentacles that are served. A lot of the time from what I see Calamari is served as rings ?

    We have had them walking in the front yard in previous years and from the smell wafting into the house It seems that they use our driveway as a path on occasion.

    Our heat index in parts of NJ was 100 Degrees yesterday, Today is forecast to be a whopping 5 degrees cooler, Big Whoopee.

    I have always wondered about the Mediterranean Diet, is it the diet or the genetics of the region or a combination.
    I suppose it could not hurt to try although I thought it was more about reducing heart problems than weight loss ???

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

    I guess I did not realize calamari was squid. It has the tentacles too so I never realized that! I have had octopus at our Chinese place as well as in Germany where they put it on pizza sometimes, lol. They taste almost the same to me. My bad!

    Glad you found a dime! I had no idea your heat was so high either! Worse than ours! Guess our AC will be high, though my bill did reflect some savings this last month. I guess part of the administration's saving plan?

    Thankful we have few skunks, especially since May May loves to give chase!

    The Diet is named because it offers many foods eaten from the countries surrounding the Med. Sea. Very heavy on fruit and veggies, fish, olive oil. Not much red meat at all. It is heart healthy, but also you will lose the weight if you need to. Not much salt, either, more fresh herbs. It is a good diet. Of course my problem is still portion control! Also pork is really cheap down here. Not much else is, lol! :)

    Have a great day!! Watch that heat!! ...Jan B)
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    I don’t eat any ocean animals. Sofa cannot be fabric...must be wipable...like leather. But I’m too cheap to buy quality leather.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I have posted more humor, Let me know how they go over, Thanks

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and no cents. The Temperature out the door was 72 degrees. It was sort of comfortable outdoors while walking since there was a breeze.

    I may go out to the grocery store while my brother is away later on today too.

    Yesterdays weather forecast indicates rain later today and into Early Thursday morning. Hopefully it will be done raining by the time I get ready to go walking.

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    https://www.cnbc.com/2018/06/18/people-are-deleting-social-media-accounts-due-to-privacy-worries.html
    No Surprise to me FWIW
    Four in 10 people have deleted a social media account in the past year due to privacy worries, study says

    https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2018-06-17/terrified-san-francisco-tourists-shocked-aggressive-vagrants-discarded-needles-dead
    When I visited it many years ago it was a nice place to vacation, What a Shame
    "Terrified" San Francisco Tourists Shocked By Aggressive Vagrants, Discarded Needles, Dead Bodies

    http://www.heraldcourier.com/news/national/foods-that-are-both-fatty-and-sweet-can-hijack-the/article_17af3321-b686-594f-b23b-54ffbd362244.html
    Foods that are both fatty and sweet can hijack the part of the brain that regulates food consumption

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

    I guess I did not realize calamari was squid. It has the tentacles too so I never realized that! I have had octopus at our Chinese place as well as in Germany where they put it on pizza sometimes, lol. They taste almost the same to me. My bad!

    Glad you found a dime! I had no idea your heat was so high either! Worse than ours! Guess our AC will be high, though my bill did reflect some savings this last month. I guess part of the administration's saving plan?

    Thankful we have few skunks, especially since May May loves to give chase!

    The Diet is named because it offers many foods eaten from the countries surrounding the Med. Sea. Very heavy on fruit and veggies, fish, olive oil. Not much red meat at all. It is heart healthy, but also you will lose the weight if you need to. Not much salt, either, more fresh herbs. It is a good diet. Of course my problem is still portion control! Also pork is really cheap down here. Not much else is, lol! :)

    Have a great day!! Watch that heat!! ...Jan B)
    Hi Jan
    They do indeed have tentacles too :smiley:

    It was not nice out walking yesterday, I was suffering from terminal sweat by the time I arrived home despite the shortened distance.

    My brother had a neighbor whose dog never learned not to chase skunks with the expected results from the skunks.

    Since I like Pork, the other white meat as well as Turkey and Chicken Breasts having be cheap would be helpful. I will say that Pork is cheaper than Beef around here.

    Thank You for the further information on the Mediterranean diet.
    Good Luck with it.
    Roger

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