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  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Hi Jan
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Today I’ve been semi-productive. Mowed and weedwacked the backyard. Plus naps and more Columbo.
    Hi Val
    I thought You had mowed and Wacked the other day ?

    How are the record temperatures in Texas affecting You, Or are You lucky ?

    Have a Nice Restful Day
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Eww...rat infested cities!!! 😖
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner. It was vegan, so probably won’t sound good to you, but i had a new type of veggie burger (hemp, sweet potato, coconut curry) in between two slabs of lettuce with humus on one side of the “burger” and guacamole on the other. Decadent and filling with zero guilt.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I posted more humor a few minutes ago

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and no cents. The Temperature out the door was 75 degrees and It was uncomfortable walking due to high humidity. The Rain forecast for overnight happened and the rain had ended before I left the house. As I was approaching the store to pick up my coffee I saw a Deer heading across the street I was on and heading down the street behind the store. I could see that we already hit 100% for rain when I left the house, It is drying outside currently. OTOH if the weather today is like Monday's then we will be having bands of rain going through all afternoon.

    When I am walking I sometimes see Instant Lottery Tickets so I pick them up, Scratch off bar code and check them occasionally, In last weeks batch I found a Instant winner that someone had discarded worth $5 so You could say I found $5 :)

    http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-baltimore-duck-boats-20180721-story.html#nt=related-content
    Missouri duck boat attraction closed Baltimore branch in 2009 amid worker safety concerns, unionization push

    http://www.climatedepot.com/2018/07/21/new-gallup-poll-americans-do-not-even-mention-global-warming-as-a-problem-36-problems-cited-but-not-climate/
    New Gallup Poll: Americans do not even mention global warming as a problem – 36 ‘problems’ cited, but not climate

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/french-village-rich-local-pay-145451094.html
    The French village that is so rich the local will pay no taxes

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/mexico-man-fed-wildlife-home-bitten-bear-194851590.html
    New Mexico man who fed wildlife at his home bitten by bear

    https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/20/genetic-researchers-reverse-wrinkles-gray-hair-and/
    Genetic researchers reverse wrinkles, gray hair and balding in mice, called 'unprecedented'

    https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jul/19/ftc-operation-donate-honor-targets-phony-veterans-/
    Stopping stolen valor: Uncle Sam cracks down on bogus veterans charities

    https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2018/07/20/stockton-batman-fights-crime/
    Stockton’s Self-Proclaimed Batman Takes Crime Into His Own Hands

    Have a Great Tuesday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    edited July 2018
    Hi Jan
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Eww...rat infested cities!!! 😖
    Hi Val
    I see rats scurrying around in NYC on the TV News broadcasts. If New York City is a distant second to Chicago, how bad is Chicago ? Yuck !
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner. It was vegan, so probably won’t sound good to you, but i had a new type of veggie burger (hemp, sweet potato, coconut curry) in between two slabs of lettuce with humus on one side of the “burger” and guacamole on the other. Decadent and filling with zero guilt.
    I though Hemp was what they used to make rope in the past ? I was looking at a Local Place and they mention that their low carb Burger uses a lettuce wrap and are available with a veggie burger, Then they blow it since the burgers come with french fries :wink:

    I think I would want to taste it before committing to spending my money, I would try it on that basis however.

    Have a Nice Day
    Roger

    BTW I saw this, Congratulations
    hope4change_val yesterday
    lost 1.8 lbs since last weighing in! Hope4change_val's lost 17 lbs so far.
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Congrats on the $5.00 find! You’re correct that hemp is used to make ropes...I should have specified hemp seeds. I know that is not for everyone. But I especially liked the moisture from tge hummus and guacamole rather than the typical mayo. This morning I feel like eating...but im not hungry! So, patiently waiting for 10:30 to break my fast. I’m still really liking this...I guess I’ve had lots of experience fasting with all my medical tests, so ny brain is just accepting the fasting rule as uf it is for a medical purpose and therefore I need to comply.
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good Morning!

    I was so dead tired from Friday, Sat. and Sunday that Monday was tricky. I cleaned up in the morning and was supposed to do some things in the afternoon, but could not get them done. I realized as I climbed into bed I forgot to write but was so tired I could not getup, lol...

    I woke early at 5 am and was getting up at six anyway. I made it to Panera for our ladies little group where a raspberry almond cookie called my name. :) I was a little over my calories last nite as I used some left over rice to make some really good fried rice, veggie but good stock, too. Ate more servings than I should have. OOPs... :#

    Roger, I was going to say finding that ticket was like winning the lottery...But you did...I can not believe someone just threw it away! But good for you!! :)

    Val, I like some veggie burgers and some I don't. Depends on the brand and ingredients. But I do not mind trying them either. The guacamole and humus sound yummy! I love both! Congrats on your loss! <3

    That French town is ridiculous if they can not fund teachers and education. Not surprising they became rich by being selfish...Sad about the duck boat. It does not surprise me they moved to avoid the unions and I am sure the safety issues are a real issue, even without the lastest incident.... :/ The beginnings of unions, they are always needed, it seems... then they become too powerful or corrupt usually..often?

    Sorry the humidity is so high your way, Roger. We are just hit and miss, oddly for all the rain we have had..

    Take care! :) ...Jan B)
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I just posted more humor...

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and no cents. The Temperature out the door was 77 degrees and It was uncomfortable walking due to high humidity as I headed out the door. Then it started drizzling after a block of walking. 1 block further on the rain became heavier and was still falling heavily as I returned home.

    Once I check my lottery tickets I will know how many millions I won in Tuesdays drawing.

    https://wgntv.com/2018/07/22/chicago-mayoral-candidate-willie-wilson-hands-out-cash-to-potential-voters/
    Board of Elections says Wilson’s cash giveaway didn’t violate rules
    CHICAGO — Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson says he wasn't trying to buy anyone's vote when he handed out close to $200,000 to churchgoers.

    https://www.studyfinds.org/great-indoors-screen-hungry-kids-video-games-going-outside/
    The Great Indoors: Today’s Screen-Hungry Kids Have Little Interest In Being Outside

    https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/first-drive-through-pot-shop-opens-in-auburn/281-576292046
    First drive-through pot shop opens in Auburn
    Now you can add marijuana to the list of things to get on the go in the state.

    http://www.bakersfield.com/ap/national/colombia-has-billions-in-sunken-treasure-off-its-coast-but/article_05925497-9c02-5a11-b336-443937f247c3.html
    Colombia has billions in sunken treasure off its coast, but ownership is still disputed

    https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2018/07/23/restaurant-server-faked-we-dont-tip-terrorist-receipt/
    Restaurant Says Server Faked ‘We Don’t Tip Terrorist’ Comment On Receipt

    https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/jul/21/midlife-crisis-myth-life-gets-better-after-50
    Midlife crisis? It’s a myth. Why life gets better after 50
    We don’t peak in middle age, say the experts. So forget about the stereotypes and embrace change

    https://www.axios.com/billion-pounds-us-meat-stockpiles-slowing-overseas-sales--756cda37-35ef-4008-810a-a7f680d3b578.html
    Billions of pounds of meat in U.S stockpiles amid slowing overseas sales

    Have a Great Wednesday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    edited July 2018
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Congrats on the $5.00 find! You’re correct that hemp is used to make ropes...I should have specified hemp seeds. I know that is not for everyone. But I especially liked the moisture from the hummus and guacamole rather than the typical mayo. This morning I feel like eating...but im not hungry! So, patiently waiting for 10:30 to break my fast. I’m still really liking this...I guess I’ve had lots of experience fasting with all my medical tests, so ny brain is just accepting the fasting rule as if it is for a medical purpose and therefore I need to comply.
    Hi Val
    I was wondering about the Hemp, OTOH it would be a big source of fiber :wink:

    So far so Good, eventually it becomes time to change diets. That helps keep things working smoothly.

    Whee
    hope4change_val yesterday
    lost 0.4 lbs since last weighing in! Hope4change_val's lost 17.4 lbs so far
    Congrats

    Good Luck
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good Morning!

    I was so dead tired from Friday, Sat. and Sunday that Monday was tricky. I cleaned up in the morning and was supposed to do some things in the afternoon, but could not get them done. I realized as I climbed into bed I forgot to write but was so tired I could not getup, lol...

    I woke early at 5 am and was getting up at six anyway. I made it to Panera for our ladies little group where a raspberry almond cookie called my name. :) I was a little over my calories last nite as I used some left over rice to make some really good fried rice, veggie but good stock, too. Ate more servings than I should have. OOPs... :#
    Hi Jan
    Been there done that as far as energy goes, Sometimes You Get up and Go, gets up and goes.

    One of my brothers suggestions for left over rice is to use Chicken Stock and if available Chicken to be the base for Chicken Soup.
    Roger, I was going to say finding that ticket was like winning the lottery...But you did...I can not believe someone just threw it away! But good for you!! :)

    Val, I like some veggie burgers and some I don't. Depends on the brand and ingredients. But I do not mind trying them either. The guacamole and humus sound yummy! I love both! Congrats on your loss! <3

    That French town is ridiculous if they can not fund teachers and education. Not surprising they became rich by being selfish...Sad about the duck boat. It does not surprise me they moved to avoid the unions and I am sure the safety issues are a real issue, even without the lastest incident.... :/ The beginnings of unions, they are always needed, it seems... then they become too powerful or corrupt usually..often?

    Sorry the humidity is so high your way, Roger. We are just hit and miss, oddly for all the rain we have had..

    Take care! :) ...Jan B)
    The Winning ticket when I looked at it had never been scratched off, I suspect someone oops-ed it. It is also not the first winning lottery ticket I have found so I keep an eye out for them.

    The Veggie Burgers I tried were all terrible, one of the few foods that were so bad neither my Brother or I could eat them so they got thrown out. I was likely not lucky in my choice ?

    I was wondering how house prices were in that french town with a eye to moving there until I read the rest of the article.

    I was a Union Member for 14 years, originally that union was needed. By the time I was a member they were corrupt, when the head of the local retired his son inherited the position. Union meetings, if anyone tried to complain about the wrong thing, they were given the bums rush.

    Humid for several days more. Overnights in the 70s.

    Have a Good Day
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Still doing the intermittent fasting. Struggled a little late yesterday and now because I want to snack...but I clearly am not hungry...just bored. So I’ve been turning to unsweetened herbal tea. My vacation life is over...and boring life is back: getting my air ducts cleaned this afternoon. Yippee.
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Issue with intermittent fasting. I have to work late, so im trying to scarf down my dinner before the clock strikes 6:00. 🙄
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!

    I had a hectic morning! My yard guy came as I was planning to shower and wash my hair, so I had to wait till he was done. I skipped the hair due to time but it did better than I thought, We went to the tea house and had a great time. The place seems a little neglected, but the tea room and gift shop were really nice. The yard needs to be taken care of and it would be really cute. The tea was fabulous and pristine however. We had salad with tea sandwiches of chicken, pimento cheese, and cucumber. We also had a wonderful sandwich with cinnamon and butter and something else. It was yummy and I scarfed that down so I can not remember what all was in it, lol... I also has two little dessert scones. We had a pot of tea with hibiscus, papaya, rose and other fruits. It all was really good served on old china that was really pretty. Great lunch, but I wish the lady running it could fix up some of the house and previously mentioned yard. It seemed like just her and her daughter, so it made me wonder. The room advertised as a rental room for bed and breakfast was filled with clutter and linens, an ironing board and a few boxes. You would think they would close the door though so customers would not see it. It seemed like they were tired and could only keep up the few rooms, and not have to climb the steps and used the B&B room for convenience. I am guessing they are not renting it out much. Sorry to make this long, but such a weird mix of happy and kind of sad....

    Val, sounds like you are doing well so far! Some days just come up and you struggle. Maybe add some protein? You have really done well!

    I think the whole article about middle age being a myth seems a myth... :# Each paragraph seems to start to refute that, but the reasons actually seem to support the myth physically, not the dispersal of that myth...Might be me, though.. lol! ...I used to spend a lot of the day outside growing up. I am not surprised by the statistics however... :( Well, drive thru pot is good for the people who suffer from pain and have mobility issues. However, I sure do not hold the opinion it is harmless.. Interesting articles.... :)

    Take care all and have a great day!! ...Jan

  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I did indeed post more humor, The first one is because of the heat wave :smiley:

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and no cents. The Temperature out the door was 74 degrees and It was uncomfortable walking due to high humidity as I headed out the door. I could see that it rained overnight, however the streets and sidewalks were starting to dry up. I was just looking out the window and the sky looks like more rain could be on the way :(

    I did Laundry Tuesday and as soon as I get some motivation back I need to take the clean sheets and put them on the bed so I can wash the old ones. First thing is the printer table as I also use it as my desk to write checks and I have two of them to write so I can mail them tomorrow :)

    Yesterday I was rolling the Old Radio Shack Printer Table over in front of the TV I use a larger 42 inch Monitor when the Bar that the wheels are mounted to on one side came off. So now I need to take everything off of it so I can turn it upside down and reattach the wheels. It is sort of old since I bought it back when the home Printers were either Dot Matrix or For really nice looking is slow printing Daisy Wheel Printers. I did make something to block the opening where the pin feed paper came up so that the keyboard, Mouse etc. did not fall through. Call me cheap but I want to fix it rather than replace it if I can even find something that size with wheels.

    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2018/07/24/dogs-go-way-help-upset-owners-study-shows/
    Dogs go out of their way to help owners when they are upset, study shows.

    https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/fridays-total-lunar-eclipse-will-be-longest-blood-moon-visible-this-century-until-2123/70005578
    Friday's total lunar eclipse will be longest blood moon visible this century, until 2123

    http://dailycaller.com/2018/07/24/california-heat-wave-electricity-use/
    California Was Warned Months Ago Its Grid Could Buckle In The Heat. Now It’s Happening

    https://www.afp.com/en/news/2265/us-claims-largest-dinosaur-foot-ever-discovered-doc-17v8h23
    US claims largest dinosaur foot ever discovered

    https://omaha.com/news/crime/council-bluffs-woman-driving-over-mph-arrested-moments-after-receiving/article_8d764368-e26f-5310-be02-ca852a574e77.html
    Council Bluffs woman driving over 140 mph arrested moments after receiving ticket for going 92

    https://www.ajc.com/news/world/common-painkillers-triple-side-effects-dementia-study-says/PLjrRq6hGXfTeGKpTRaalO/?icmp=np_inform_variation-control
    Common painkillers triple side effects of dementia, study says

    https://www.ajc.com/news/health-med-fit-science/more-than-million-americans-prescribed-wrong-dose-common-drugs-scientists-say/p4XoosVDwVZEOkTR9fJ0sL/?icmp=np_inform_variation-test
    More than 11 million Americans prescribed wrong dose of common drugs, scientists say

    https://www.dailynews.com/2018/07/24/how-to-cool-down-your-hot-house-the-old-fashioned-way/
    How to cool down your hot house the old-fashioned way

    Have a Great Thursday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    edited July 2018
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Still doing the intermittent fasting. Struggled a little late yesterday and now because I want to snack...but I clearly am not hungry...just bored. So I’ve been turning to unsweetened herbal tea. My vacation life is over...and boring life is back: getting my air ducts cleaned this afternoon. Yippee.
    Hi Val
    I found the Pain killer and Dementia link interesting that I just posted, Then Last night the TV news coverage was about a medication that has been developed that slows the effect significantly.

    Boredom has that effect on me too, If it were not for the Sodium levels I would drink Bullion as I am not a big tea drinker.
    This morning as I was feeling less than energetic I selected the Extreme Caffeine from the many selections at the local Quick Chek to drink while walking :blush:

    Speaking of air ducts getting them cleaned is a good idea, We do not have them and that makes me wonder where all of the dust comes from. The front 1/2 of the house gets very dusty and the back 1/2 is more or less dust free. Anyway the other day my brother was going through papers and he found a manual for a Honeywell Hepa Filter stand alone device and said I think I saw that in the dining room corner. Sure enough it is amd it is now in a corner of the living room running.
    https://www.ebay.com/p/Honeywell-Enviracaire-13520-HEPA-Air-Purifier/66775792
    QVFC68.jpg
    It uses a Regular looking pleated paper filter wrapped in a Charcoal filter.
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Issue with intermittent fasting. I have to work late, so im trying to scarf down my dinner before the clock strikes 6:00. 🙄
    IMO if You miss by a few minutes either way it should be OK :wink:

    Way to go:
    hope4change_val yesterday
    lost 0.8 lbs since last weighing in! Hope4change_val's lost 18.2 lbs so far.
    Congratulations. The intermittent fasting is working good for You.

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

    I had a hectic morning! My yard guy came as I was planning to shower and wash my hair, so I had to wait till he was done. I skipped the hair due to time but it did better than I thought, We went to the tea house and had a great time. The place seems a little neglected, but the tea room and gift shop were really nice. The yard needs to be taken care of and it would be really cute. The tea was fabulous and pristine however. We had salad with tea sandwiches of chicken, pimento cheese, and cucumber. We also had a wonderful sandwich with cinnamon and butter and something else. It was yummy and I scarfed that down so I can not remember what all was in it, lol... I also has two little dessert scones. We had a pot of tea with hibiscus, papaya, rose and other fruits. It all was really good served on old china that was really pretty. Great lunch, but I wish the lady running it could fix up some of the house and previously mentioned yard. It seemed like just her and her daughter, so it made me wonder. The room advertised as a rental room for bed and breakfast was filled with clutter and linens, an ironing board and a few boxes. You would think they would close the door though so customers would not see it. It seemed like they were tired and could only keep up the few rooms, and not have to climb the steps and used the B&B room for convenience. I am guessing they are not renting it out much. Sorry to make this long, but such a weird mix of happy and kind of sad....
    Hi Jan
    Perfect timing on their part :wink: Do you get billed or do You pay when they finish ?

    It could also be that the B&B part was not paying enough for the work needed, Or it could be that they needed the storage space. I agree, Close the door on clutter.
    As long as the food was tasty and fresh :smiley:
    Val, sounds like you are doing well so far! Some days just come up and you struggle. Maybe add some protein? You have really done well!

    I think the whole article about middle age being a myth seems a myth... :# Each paragraph seems to start to refute that, but the reasons actually seem to support the myth physically, not the dispersal of that myth...Might be me, though.. lol! ...I used to spend a lot of the day outside growing up. I am not surprised by the statistics however... :( Well, drive thru pot is good for the people who suffer from pain and have mobility issues. However, I sure do not hold the opinion it is harmless.. Interesting articles.... :)

    Take care all and have a great day!! ...Jan
    You could be right, I suspect that Middle age is a myth. I did not really start to feel old until my 60s then lost weight perked me up.

    Both my brother and I agree, Legal recreational Marijuana is a bad idea, Do we really need more people on teh roads that are high ?

    I suspect You will find some interesting article in today's post too.

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

    Hot day, but spent much of it in the A/C ! I'm no dummy, except the not walking part!! :#

    Love the name extreme caffeine for your coffee you had!

    Interesting articles! We all know dogs do that!! :)

    Had you bought the air purifier previously and forgot? Sounds like me...

    Wish we could see the eclipse..do not think I will be here for that next one.... :o

    Dr. set me up for a colonoscopy next month..oh joy! :*

    Glad for the humor! You are doing great, Val!! ...Jan
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I have posted more humor (??)

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and no cents. The Temperature out the door was 72 degrees and It is still uncomfortable walking due to high humidity. As I headed out the door it felt OK for a couple of blocks then the humidity started making an impact :(

    As far as getting my steps in, I am behind. OTOH I plan to head out to the Whole Foods, I like their Butter for example and then onto the ShopRite for the Low Calorie Bread as I have two slices left and they are starting to get dried out. So Two Parking Lots and two Grocery Stores at a minimum later on.

    https://www.nextgov.com/emerging-tech/2018/07/noaas-next-gen-weather-satellite-still-malfunctioning-and-may-not-be-fixable/149995/NOAA’s Next-Gen Weather Satellite is Still Malfunctioning and May Not be Fixable.

    https://nypost.com/2018/07/24/san-fran-straphangers-on-edge-after-third-bart-murder/
    San Fran straphangers on edge after third BART murder
    San Francisco-area straphangers are on edge Tuesday following the third homicide on Bay Area Rapid Transit in less than a week.

    https://nypost.com/2018/07/25/wheelchair-bound-man-who-sues-inaccessible-shops-can-walk/
    Wheelchair-bound man who sues inaccessible shops can walk

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5990223/People-breathing-antibiotic-resistant-genes-major-cities-world.html
    Superbugs are in the air: People are breathing in antibiotic resistant genes in major cities around the world, reveal scientists

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5989699/Parasite-pet-cats-makes-people-likely-start-business-risks-finds-study.html
    Parasite caught from pet cats makes people more likely to start a business and take risks, finds study

    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2018/07/news-lake-found-mars-water-polar-cap-life-space/
    Underground Lake Found on Mars? Get the Facts.
    The 12-mile-wide reservoir could solve a Martian mystery—and offer a new target in the hunt for extraterrestrial life.

    https://omaha.com/outdoors/the-bug-that-ate-omaha-plant-chomping-japanese-beetles-are/article_22154127-2743-58b2-9ebd-4de279a7e18c.html
    'The bug that ate Omaha': Plant-chomping Japanese beetles are back

    https://www.cbsnews.com/media/10-products-you-should-never-buy-generic/
    10 products you should never buy generic

    https://www.moneytalksnews.com/22-things-you-should-always-buy-generic/
    20 Products You Should Always Buy Generic
    These no-name products are at least as good as the branded competitors -- and nearly always cheaper.

    Have a Great Friday, I plan to do so.
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Hi Val
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good morning!

    Hot day, but spent much of it in the A/C ! I'm no dummy, except the not walking part!! :#

    Love the name extreme caffeine for your coffee you had!

    Interesting articles! We all know dogs do that!! :)

    Had you bought the air purifier previously and forgot? Sounds like me...

    Wish we could see the eclipse..do not think I will be here for that next one.... :o

    Dr. set me up for a colonoscopy next month..oh joy! :*

    Glad for the humor! You are doing great, Val!! ...Jan
    Hi Jan
    I'm with You, AC all the way, I turned it on before walking most of this week to cool off the house from the overnight interior rise in temperature. With the Temperatures overnight and the humidity I have been wondering what the heck am I doing heading out daily :blush:

    The Main Floor is a in the wall 220VAC AC and it does a decent job. We could have had central air if all the hot air ducts had not been removed many years ago when the heating was changed to Hot Water baseboard heat.

    Not My name, That is what they call it, Mornings they have what looks like approximately 15 types of coffee. Then on the alternating day I get coffee at the 7-Eleven and they have been featuring Nicaragua single-origin coffee.
    This link gives the different ones that have been featuring. Since 2016, 7‑Eleven has introduced four Rainforest Alliance Certified coffees – Nicaragua, Mexico, Peruvian and Colombian, all responsibly grown. Single-origin 100 percent Colombian Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee is now a permanent offering and top-seller on the hot beverage bar.
    http://corp.7-eleven.com/corp-press-releases/03-28-2018-out-of-africa

    I did not know dogs did that, I did think it was interesting OTOH :wink:

    Nope the Hepa Filter device is something we inherited from Mom. She always referred to it as a fan, I'm not sure why ?

    I doubt that You or I will be here unless medical research makes a giant breakthrough. Come on breakthrough :smiley:

    I try and find good stuff, Apparently I am succeeding, Thank You for the feedback.

    Yuck, I hate the stuff that a person has to drink for that test.

    Good Luck with it.
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Hi. Jan - the tea room tea and food sounded lovely. Roger- Yes—my doggos go out of their way when I’m not feeling well...that compassion is a big reason i love them so. My duct cleaning was a disaster...rude jerk...one guy had pood (yes, BM) in the van and dumped it on my driveway. The leader chastised him in arabic while hitting him. Minutes after starting work he wanted an additional $600. I saud no, just do what you think already clnes with the $525 package i had bought ($100 groupon). Originally they said it was a 3 to 4 hour cleaning. He called me a liar and mocked and mimicked me. I told them to secure my system and fet iff my property. It was horid. Initially they left the poo...but later it was gone. I got my money back but my ducts still need cleaning. Work had another reorganization...i have boxes in two departments...but the new guy who now supervises ehat i think is my primary job says thats a mistake and im in the other group. Nooo! Sign. Hurray for Friday!
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Yesterday, work announced a reorganization and i was shown in two different groups. I wrote to both bosses asking the plan for the split. Well, now I still work for Larry...and i no longer do proposals (15 years experience). Hmm. I’m currently staying positive and we’ll see what happens.
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!!!

    Val, you are really an asset to that company. They seem like they are a pretty confused bunch most of the time. :| I can not believe the people that came to do your ducts. I would be calling the BBB, if not the police on those people. Sounds like you were lucky not to be harmed. Glad you got your money though...My goodness... no words!

    Roger, you may be behind with walking but you are faithful to it and persistent! Still chuckling over the Hepa filter, my daughter loves hers. The articles were very interesting. Our weather team uses info from the new GOES; it must be the part that is working! The new graphics are pretty impressive. I hate it is having issues. We do not need to fall any more behind in tech stuff. Poor San Fran, just what it needs- one more issue! I pretty much agree with the do and don't buys of generic and name brands. I still use cheap garbage bags, though I am careful. I refuse to pay the new prices on the good ones. All 6-7 dollars, I can not do it!
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    More humor is being posted

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and no cents. The Temperature out the door was 70 degrees and deceptive. It felt OK for the fist block or so then uncomfortable walking due to high humidity. It was clear out the door and I could see the full moon, by the time I returned home the moon was hidden by the fog that moved in while I was walking.

    Yesterday I saw 5 deer eating the grassy play area behind the grade school and this morning 2 more doing likewise.

    https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2018/07/26/safe-boxes-stolen-drilled/
    Call Kurtis: Safe Boxes May Not Be Safe After All.
    ORANGEVALE (CBS13) – A woman says her bank let her safe deposit box vanish. And she’s not the only one.
    Susan Nomi says when she went to open her Bank of America safe deposit box of 16 years, the entire box was gone.

    https://nypost.com/2018/07/25/millennials-are-bailing-on-their-high-paying-jobs-to-travel/
    Burned-out millennials are quitting lucrative jobs

    https://www.studyfinds.org/best-day-ever-survey-15-perfect-days-year/
    Best. Day. EVER! Survey Finds Average Person Has Only 15 ‘Perfect’ Days A Year

    https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2018/07/25/mama-duck-76-babies-brent-cizek-new-york-times/
    Bemidji Photographer Snaps Photo Of Mama Duck With 76 Babies

    https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2018/07/26/hot-dog-entrepreneur-wienermobile/
    Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Pays Visit To Young Hot Dog Entrepreneur

    https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/health/coralville-iowa-university-of-iowa-hospitals-and-clinics-diabetes-and-endocrinology-center-artificial-intelligence-diagnosis-20180725
    Artificial intelligence begins diagnosing patients in Eastern Iowa

    What a Shame
    https://www.thestate.com/news/state/south-carolina/article215568615.html
    SC 73-year-old hits spate of bad luck. He was robbed and assaulted in the same day

    http://www.france24.com/en/20180726-thats-cold-japan-tech-blasts-snoozing-workers-with-ac
    That's cold: Japan tech blasts snoozing workers with AC

    Have a Great Saturday, That's my plan
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    edited July 2018
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Hi. Jan - the tea room tea and food sounded lovely. Roger- Yes—my doggos go out of their way when I’m not feeling well...that compassion is a big reason i love them so. My duct cleaning was a disaster...rude jerk...one guy had pood (yes, BM) in the van and dumped it on my driveway. The leader chastised him in Arabic while hitting him. Minutes after starting work he wanted an additional $600. I said no, just do what you think already clnes with the $525 package i had bought ($100 groupon). Originally they said it was a 3 to 4 hour cleaning. He called me a liar and mocked and mimicked me. I told them to secure my system and fet iff my property. It was horid. Initially they left the poo...but later it was gone. I got my money back but my ducts still need cleaning. Work had another reorganization...i have boxes in two departments...but the new guy who now supervises ehat i think is my primary job says thats a mistake and im in the other group. Nooo! Sign. Hurray for Friday!
    Hi Val
    What a disaster, I feel that You deserve better than that. That does not sound like a company I would want to use or work for. I am curious did You check reviews, BBB etc. with that company. The wanting an extra $600 sounds like classic bait and switch and I suspect it works sometimes :( I think I might post my interaction with BBB and mention the extra money wanted.

    I do not think Your place of work knows what the heck they are doing from the sound of it, I wonder if it is partially related to one of the news links I posted this morning, This one.
    https://nypost.com/2018/07/25/millennials-are-bailing-on-their-high-paying-jobs-to-travel/
    Burned-out millennials are quitting lucrative jobs
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Yesterday, work announced a reorganization and i was shown in two different groups. I wrote to both bosses asking the plan for the split. Well, now I still work for Larry...and i no longer do proposals (15 years experience). Hmm. I’m currently staying positive and we’ll see what happens.
    You are sounding optimistic hopefully You are right.

    FWIW there was severe flooding in parts of NJ after 5+ inches of rain in three hours. The fog is still getting thicker, the humidity is forecast to drop later today and Sunday is forecast to be better.

    While I was out and about yesterday I decided to get a Little Ceasars' pizza, They advertise all over the place. It did not look like the commercial's pizza having less Pepperoni BTW. It was OK while it was hot, cold not good. My brother ate two slices and said it was not good either. Part of that for both of us I suspect was the bready fairly thick crust. That makes it one less temptation for the future. I did salvage the cheese and Pepperoni off of the slices I threw away. Since neither of us likes to waste food the fact that We threw out food tells the tale. Weirdly to me the staff seemed to be one person, I mentioned it and he said it's OK since it doesn't get busy and he does that every day. My brothers comment on it was where's the Cheese, Pepperoni and Red Sauce :wink:

    I did see this:
    hope4change_val yesterday
    has logged in for 215 days in a row!

    Congratulations
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good morning!!!

    Val, you are really an asset to that company. They seem like they are a pretty confused bunch most of the time. :| I can not believe the people that came to do your ducts. I would be calling the BBB, if not the police on those people. Sounds like you were lucky not to be harmed. Glad you got your money though...My goodness... no words!

    Roger, you may be behind with walking but you are faithful to it and persistent! Still chuckling over the Hepa filter, my daughter loves hers. The articles were very interesting. Our weather team uses info from the new GOES; it must be the part that is working! The new graphics are pretty impressive. I hate it is having issues. We do not need to fall any more behind in tech stuff. Poor San Fran, just what it needs- one more issue! I pretty much agree with the do and don't buys of generic and name brands. I still use cheap garbage bags, though I am careful. I refuse to pay the new prices on the good ones. All 6-7 dollars, I can not do it!
    Hi Jan
    It did say that it is working, just not able to cool things enough.
    According to the article
    The cooling issue is causing the Advanced Baseline Imager instrument to work suboptimally. The instrument looks at the earth’s surface in 16 camera channels, but the cooling issue prevents all bands from operating around the clock. Depending on sun’s position, as many as six channels will only be able to work part-time. Other instruments aboard have not been affected.
    That is likely why it is giving good images.

    San Fran, When I was there it was a great place to visit and I enjoyed the Cable Cars, Did You know that the brake material used is wood ? You might find this article interesting FWIW
    http://www.cablecarmuseum.org/the-brakes.html

    I find that the CostCo garbage bags work better for me than the Name brands and are cheaper per bag. The lat time I tried name brands after running out the pull ties tended to come loose on one end instead of cinching the bags shut.

    Have a Good Weekend
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Hi. Yes, my workplace has issues. Lots of the legacy employees have left...they hire managers that may not be in high demand ... they want to make changes but couldn’t care less about what we do or why...just change! On Friday five of my colleagues in my old department called me in a panic when they saw i was out of the group. All saying who is going to do the work? I have no clue what will happen. Friday night I accidentally watched a whistleblower about a Northup Gruman issue that took more than 20 years to resolve and the whistleblower had multiple attempts on his life and he and wide and 5 kids ended up in homeless shelter. That was upsetting to me. Today I bought an air fryer oven. Countertop oven with high heat circulated air to cook. I’m in a Facebook group to share tips and recipes. So far i made broccoli and mushrooms (both plain)...i used to make in oven, but 10 minutes is much less electricity, heat and time....so, I think I like this. Still enjoying my intermittent fasting. A friend took me out for a decadent lunch Thursday so, im still losing that blip!
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Hello!

    Just dawned on me I had not come back to the post like I meant to. I stopped for supper and posted so as not to lose. Then forgot to come back, lol... My brain.... :D

    Val, that is so upsetting about the whistle blower. I thought there was some protection offered for them, but I guess it may be too little too late...Sad. Glad you like your airfry!!

    Catching up on articles. I was shopping today for back to school... for teachers. My daughter goes back on Weds. Too short of summer!! The good old days when one went after Labor Day!

    Roger you have sure had some strange weather! That is a lot of rain at once. no wonder there was flooding! Be careful! Congrats on walking though!! Little Ceasars pizza is not too good here either. It is cheap, but tastes it. I would rather but frozen and add extra cheese. That is far better, lol..My favorite is still Pizza Hut, but we have a mom and pop place called Foxes that is really good too. For the South! LOL!

    Have a great day! Jan :)
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I just posted some good (IMO) humor

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and no cents. The Temperature out the door was 72 degrees and It felt OK for the the outbound leg, then uncomfortable walking due to humidity. It was clear out the door and I could see the full moon.
    When I went back out yesterday I did find one cent.

    From the UK
    https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/07/27/posh-grain-free-dog-food-may-linked-heart-disease-vets-fear/
    Posh grain-free dog food may be linked to heart disease, vets fear

    https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2018/07/26/police-burglar-wifi-password/
    Police: Teen Breaks Into Home, Asks Couple For WiFi Password

    https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/california-fire-forces-air-evacuation-tv-anchor-ive/story?id=56862145
    California fire forces on-air evacuation of TV anchor: 'I've never seen anything like it'

    https://www.bloombergquint.com/markets/2018/07/27/what-s-so-secret-about-whole-foods-under-amazon-a-lot-it-seems#gs.F58HCiU
    What’s So Secret About Whole Foods? Under Amazon, a Lot It Seems

    https://nypost.com/2018/07/26/tourist-accidentally-gets-locked-in-old-governors-island-prison/
    Tourist accidentally gets locked in old Governors Island prison

    https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/07/27/whale-dolphin-hybrid-hawaii/
    New Hybrid Whale-Dolphin Discovered Off Hawaii

    https://www.airlive.net/breaking-fight-breaks-out-in-cockpit-at-37000-feet-between-iraqi-airways-pilots/
    BREAKING Fight breaks out in cockpit at 37,000 feet between Iraqi Airways pilots

    Have a Great Sunday, So far so good :smiley:
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Hi. Yes, my workplace has issues. Lots of the legacy employees have left...they hire managers that may not be in high demand ... they want to make changes but couldn’t care less about what we do or why...just change! On Friday five of my colleagues in my old department called me in a panic when they saw i was out of the group. All saying who is going to do the work? I have no clue what will happen. Friday night I accidentally watched a whistleblower about a Northup Gruman issue that took more than 20 years to resolve and the whistleblower had multiple attempts on his life and he and wide and 5 kids ended up in homeless shelter. That was upsetting to me. Today I bought an air fryer oven. Countertop oven with high heat circulated air to cook. I’m in a Facebook group to share tips and recipes. So far i made broccoli and mushrooms (both plain)...i used to make in oven, but 10 minutes is much less electricity, heat and time....so, I think I like this. Still enjoying my intermittent fasting. A friend took me out for a decadent lunch Thursday so, im still losing that blip!
    Hi Val
    I would have found the five colleagues call to be disappointing, Were You the only one doing the job there ?

    20 years, Ouch.

    I am interested in hearing how You like that Air Fryer Oven, I have looked at them in the past and passed on them. I do not do much that might benefit from it and I an 110% positive my brother would not use it or use a toaster oven and would keep on using the regular oven.

    A decadent lunch ? Yesterday I overate too. I had two Pork Roll and cheese sandwiches for breakfast, To the good I did throw out the Hard Rolls AKA Kaiser rolls.

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

    Just dawned on me I had not come back to the post like I meant to. I stopped for supper and posted so as not to lose. Then forgot to come back, lol... My brain.... :D

    Val, that is so upsetting about the whistle blower. I thought there was some protection offered for them, but I guess it may be too little too late...Sad. Glad you like your airfry!!

    Catching up on articles. I was shopping today for back to school... for teachers. My daughter goes back on Weds. Too short of summer!! The good old days when one went after Labor Day!

    Roger you have sure had some strange weather! That is a lot of rain at once. no wonder there was flooding! Be careful! Congrats on walking though!! Little Ceasars pizza is not too good here either. It is cheap, but tastes it. I would rather but frozen and add extra cheese. That is far better, lol..My favorite is still Pizza Hut, but we have a mom and pop place called Foxes that is really good too. For the South! LOL!

    Have a great day! Jan :)
    Hi Jan
    Join the club, I keep forgetting to put the folded laundry away :(

    Originally there was not much protection for Whistleblowers, It was due to things such as val posted that their are much more protections now including anonymity.

    IMO if the crust had been thin and crispy I might have been able to overlook the tasteless sauce.
    For frozen what I would do is possibly add cheese, I would add Pepperoni, Precooked Sausage or precooked Bacon to taste. I suspect some might use Ham, Peppers, Onions or other items. I would like Crumbled Hamburger as a topping too. Some use Pineapple or spam too.

    Pizza Hut has one problem for me, Every time I tried it the taste was good, it was the laxative effect that keeps me away.

    We have some good Pizza places in town also, The Little Ceasars' purchase was a impulse buy since I was curious based on their commercials. The best part of that pizza was the Cheese and Pepperoni toppings. The Cheese and Pepperoni that I scraped off and saved before throwing the crust away as it was not thin and crispy tasted OK after I heated it to use as Protein with my Lunch :wink:

    I walked further today due to the somewhat lowered humidity. The Overnight low temperatures were forecast to be in the 60s, Not so here.


    Have a Nice Day
    Roger

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