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  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    BTW here is an article on Smart TVs that may help You understand why I am not interested in them.

    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/senators-ask-ftc-to-investigate-smart-tvs-for-invading-users-privacy/
    Senators Ask FTC to Investigate Smart TVs for Invading Users' Privacy

    Many internet-connected smart TVs are equipped with sophisticated technologies that can track the content users are watching and then use that information to tailor and deliver targeted advertisements to consumers. By identifying the broadcast and cable shows, video games, over-the-top content like Netflix, and other applications that users are viewing, smart TVs can compile detailed profiles about users' preferences and characteristics. Recent reports even suggest that smart TVs can identify users' political affiliations based on whether they watch conservative or liberal media outlets.

    More Info by following the link
    Cheers
    Roger
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!

    I did not get done near what I wanted today. Where does the time go?

    Interesting articles! Especially about the smart TV's. Shades of Big Brother...

    I have a Remington 6 shot revolver which looks like an old west gun. At the moment I have some hollow point 22 cal bullets in. Just what I had on hand...

    I gave my rifles to my son....

    The snake is winning 2 to 0. He showed up today again, slithered thru my breezeway to my carport. He was on the cement, so could not fire, obviously.. He slithered off again. May May had alerted me by the way she barked. After checking the yard, I let her out this am, knowing she would bark, and she did. He showed up around the same time, 1 to 3 pm. He is as big around as my wrist. He was coiled twice around yesterday, but today I only saw part of his tail end, so not sure how long he is. At least 4 ft, I am thinking, or more...On the other hand, we are still safe, and I got part of the carport cleaned, so I consider that a win. lol... :#

    I need to put the doggie door in for the night. I do not want him in the house!

    The humidity is awful here..in the upper 80's with dew points about the same. Miserable!

    Your Chinese place has a very wide variety of things! Probably all too tempting!

    I need to get serious again myself! Take care all! .. Jan (being careful..)
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Oh Jan — that snake incident would terrify me. So glad you and May May are okay. My antenna is the Mohu Leaf. Roger - I’m sure we need at least 300MB: 6 cell phones, 2 iPads, and 5 computers going constantly! Today is my birthday. Em and I got our eye exams. Her eyes are same as last year. My left eye astigmatism is worse but otherwise things are the same.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I have now posted more humor FWIW

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and once again no cents. The Temperature out the door was 72 degrees and still not comfortable walking due to humidity. If I said I am tired of all the rain and humidity...
    The Skies opened up yesterday morning after I was back home from walking. I thought I had felt a few drops as I walked up the block to house and shortly thereafter, Heavy Rain. Then in the afternoon the sun came out and it was a beautiful if humid day. Likely the humidity was worse due to the rain drying off into the air.

    I am undecided whether to mow the lawn today or tomorrow or split the mowing between the days.

    https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/living-by-a-busy-road-can-dangerously-alter-your-heart-3pc5rvph6
    Living by a busy road can dangerously alter your heart

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    Report: Suspect thought flying would be easy

    http://newjersey.news12.com/story/38810537/escaped-goat-loose-in-hackettstown-for-over-a-year
    Escaped goat loose in Hackettstown, NJ for over a year
    Hackettstown residents nicknamed the goat Fred. They say they’ve seen it roaming around the town at night, with a few deer.

    https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-lizards/invasion-of-big-voracious-lizards-threatens-u-s-south-study-idUSKBN1KO1AF
    Invasion of big, voracious lizards threatens U.S. South: study

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    Paraplegic race car driver scores 1st pro win, seeks more

    https://www.sfgate.com/weird/article/Costco-free-samples-Greenville-senior-citizens-13130159.php
    Old men fight over free samples at Costco
    Police are called to S.C. store

    http://dailycaller.com/2018/08/03/nyt-sarah-jeong-cop-men-tweets/
    Sarah Jeong, the newest editorial board member of The New York Times, is also responsible for extensive anti-cop and anti-men tweets.

    The New York Times stood by Jeong on Thursday after the internet surfaced her old racist tweets, however her full Twitter history reveals her ire was not only directed toward white people

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

    I did not get done near what I wanted today. Where does the time go?

    Interesting articles! Especially about the smart TV's. Shades of Big Brother...

    I have a Remington 6 shot revolver which looks like an old west gun. At the moment I have some hollow point 22 cal bullets in. Just what I had on hand...

    I gave my rifles to my son....
    Hi Jan
    One reason I have never wanted a SmartTV...

    Ah, that old standby the 22 caliber, What kid back in the 40s and 50s didn't shoot one ?
    You might find this one interesting, I would not have been afraid to use it in a breezeway.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurus_Judge
    The Taurus Judge is a five shot revolver designed and produced by Taurus International, chambered for .410 bore shot shells and the .45 Colt cartridge. Taurus promotes the Judge as a self-defense tool against carjacking and for home protection.

    Carbine
    Circuit Judge carbine.

    Taurus makes an 18.5in barrelled carbine variant of the Taurus Judge revolver along with its partner company, Rossi. The carbine is known as the Taurus/Rossi Circuit Judge.

    It comes in the original combination chambering of .410 bore and .45 Colt. The Taurus/Rossi Circuit Judge has small blast shields attached to the cylinder to protect the shooter from hot gases escaping between the cylinder and barrel.
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    You Might like this news link
    https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/08/03/puppies-found-gilligans-island/
    7 Puppies Found On Remote Island Rescued, Named After “Gilligan’s Island” Characters
    The snake is winning 2 to 0. He showed up today again, slithered thru my breezeway to my carport. He was on the cement, so could not fire, obviously.. He slithered off again. May May had alerted me by the way she barked. After checking the yard, I let her out this am, knowing she would bark, and she did. He showed up around the same time, 1 to 3 pm. He is as big around as my wrist. He was coiled twice around yesterday, but today I only saw part of his tail end, so not sure how long he is. At least 4 ft, I am thinking, or more...On the other hand, we are still safe, and I got part of the carport cleaned, so I consider that a win. lol... :#

    I need to put the doggie door in for the night. I do not want him in the house!

    The humidity is awful here..in the upper 80's with dew points about the same. Miserable!

    Your Chinese place has a very wide variety of things! Probably all too tempting!

    I need to get serious again myself! Take care all! .. Jan (being careful..)
    Well to the good You are unlikely to have rodent problems with the snake around :wink:
    That does sound like a sizable critter.

    I'm with You the Dew points are miserably high, That sucks the get up and go right out of me, And I really need to get back to walking further after Friday :(

    The Foods were too tempting, I had planned to stick to Non Breaded Meat and Vegetables, That went by the wayside with the Chicken Wings, Other Breaded cuts of Chicken and especially the Sweet And Sour Chicken :(
    Toss in the Small Pizza slices, a taste of Lo Mein, and more and Oh Oh.

    Have a Good Day
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Oh Jan — that snake incident would terrify me. So glad you and May May are okay. My antenna is the Mohu Leaf. Roger - I’m sure we need at least 300MB: 6 cell phones, 2 iPads, and 5 computers going constantly! Today is my birthday. Em and I got our eye exams. Her eyes are same as last year. My left eye astigmatism is worse but otherwise things are the same.
    Hi Val
    That Antenna looks like what they shipped me a RCA Slivr, I did not feel like complaining as it was free :smile:
    https://www.amazon.com/RCA-Amplified-Indoor-Antenna-Multi-Directional/dp/B077BQS34V
    RCA SLIVR Amplified Indoor Flat HDTV Antenna, Multi-Directional
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    I suspect that my brother would have been looking for a long handled rake to use on the snake...

    True You have all those devices, OTOH unless they are downloading something or streaming something they should not be using much bandwidth, The most that they should be doing if unused is Downloading OS and Antivirus updates IMO. I could also be wrong.

    When I had my eye exam this year one eye was the same and the other needed a slightly stronger lens. The Eye doctor said it was not a major change and if I wanted to I could keep using the old glasses :smiley:
    Despite being cheap I got a new pair since that gives me a spare pair just in case. I was able to get the same frame too. This frame is so comfortable I don't really feel the glasses when I do wear them. Mainly a little weight on the nose.

    Happy Birthday
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    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Because my sprinkler system is down, i was hand-watering the front yard. I noticed a hole...and thought of Jan’s snake. As i watered, out popped a creature! I was beyond relieved to see it was a frog or toad and nit a snake. Then I washed Lucy in the driveway. She’s the 50-pound border collie/german shepherd mix. OMG ...fur, fur, and more fur! She’s dry now ... and im still brushing out her fur with gobs and gobs and gobs of fur still coming off.
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!

    <3 Hope you had a very Happy Birthday, Val!! <3

    No snake today. I was not home during those magic hours. I kept May inside. Bless her heart, she was in for church, lunch and small group. She did fine though...

    Interesting piece on those guns, Roger.

    Really bad day eating lunch and small group. Got into chips at home. Always a downfall. I must do much better come Monday.

    I love to pet and clean dogs when you get loads of fur off! Clean up is a pain and it sure is messy and endless. That must be one happy dog though, Val!!

    Beat...headed for bed! :) zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz's .......Jan :#
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    humor is posted once again

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and once again no cents. The Temperature out the door was 78 degrees and uncomfortable walking due to humidity.
    Last night at 10PM it was still 87 degrees and the temperature never dropped that much IMO.

    I decided to mow the lawn Sunday, was out the door to mow at 8AM and ended up soaked with sweat.

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    Computer Virus Cripples IPhone Chipmaker TSMC Plants

    http://www.france24.com/en/20180804-melted-asphalt-shoes-dogs-europe-wilts-heat
    Melted asphalt, shoes for dogs: Europe wilts in heat

    https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/31/media-firms-could-face-a-deathmatch-for-survival.html
    Media firms could face a deathmatch for survival if we reach ‘peak eyeball hours

    Have a Great Monday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Because my sprinkler system is down, i was hand-watering the front yard. I noticed a hole...and thought of Jan’s snake. As i watered, out popped a creature! I was beyond relieved to see it was a frog or toad and nit a snake. Then I washed Lucy in the driveway. She’s the 50-pound border collie/german shepherd mix. OMG ...fur, fur, and more fur! She’s dry now ... and im still brushing out her fur with gobs and gobs and gobs of fur still coming off.

    Hi Val
    I'm not sure snakes make holes as much as take them over ,,,

    I suppose You know the downside of watering the lawn ? It grows and needs mowing :wink:

    50 pounds is a fairly large dog. I guess it is that time of year for Lucy to be shedding ?

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

    <3 Hope you had a very Happy Birthday, Val!! <3

    No snake today. I was not home during those magic hours. I kept May inside. Bless her heart, she was in for church, lunch and small group. She did fine though...

    Interesting piece on those guns, Roger.

    Really bad day eating lunch and small group. Got into chips at home. Always a downfall. I must do much better come Monday.

    I love to pet and clean dogs when you get loads of fur off! Clean up is a pain and it sure is messy and endless. That must be one happy dog though, Val!!

    Beat...headed for bed! :) zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz's .......Jan :#
    Hi Jan
    I was talking to my Brother and he mentioned these which You might find these interesting.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_shot
    Snake shot (AKA: bird short, rat shot and dust shot) refers to handgun and rifle cartridges loaded with small lead shot. Snake shot is generally used for shooting at snakes, rodents, birds, and other pest at very close range.

    The most common snake shot cartridge is .22 Long Rifle loaded with #12 shot. From a standard rifle these can can produce effective patterns only to a distance of about 3 metres (10 ft) - but in a smoothbore shotgun this can extend as far as 15 metres (50 ft).
    And further on that page
    Both Winchester and Federal make star-crimped .22 Long Rifle snake shot loaded with #12 shot. These cartridges resemble traditional crimped blank cartridges.

    CCI is by far the largest single manufacturer of snake shot ammunition, making cartridges in .22 Long Rifle, .22 Magnum, .38 Special, 9×19mm Luger, .40 Smith & Wesson, .44 Special, .45 ACP and .45 Colt.


    I thought the Carbine was neat looking too.

    Chips of all types are a weakness of mine too
    Good Luck
    Roger
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!

    Chips are potatoes mostly, our weakness! I know I can't eat just one!! :)

    No snake yet today. Maybe the neighbors catercorner behind my woods got him yesterday with all their shooting...During my nap time...lol... The first three shots could have been a kill, then pause...then the practice. We are vigilant though.

    For all your humidity...you should find change as a reward! :D

    People do not understand Europe where many places have no air conditioning at all. In the U.S. most people may run in and out of the A/C, which is very different than never cooling off at all. Some places do not even have fans, as just several years ago it was never that hot for more than an occasional day. The news guys on a local station were laughing as we are that hot, and in triple digits at times. And I am laughing and somewhat peeved that they are in full suits and ties, working in their A/C and will go home in the A/C cars to their A/C apartments, but were ignorant in their remarks... I am hollow reed.....Stress blows straight thru me... :*

    Not sure if they make shot for a 22 revolver...

    Headed for humor!! Take care!!!! It's hot!!! ...Jan B)
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Roger- 50 pounds is a medium sized dog. My big dog is 110 pounds! Jan - Lucy wasn’t happy with her bath...she wouldn’t come near me that day, but she seems to have forgiven me now. Bad eating day today...ate everything pkus ice cream.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Humor has just been posted

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and once again no cents. The Temperature out the door was 78 degrees and still uncomfortable walking due to humidity.
    Last night at 10PM it was 88 degrees and the temperature never dropped that much IMO.

    https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/jacksonville/fpl-implosion-shakes-up-people-on-jacksonvilles-northside-saturday-morning
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    Have a Great Tuesday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Buttons61 wrote: »
    Good morning!

    Chips are potatoes mostly, our weakness! I know I can't eat just one!! :)

    No snake yet today. Maybe the neighbors catercorner behind my woods got him yesterday with all their shooting...During my nap time...lol... The first three shots could have been a kill, then pause...then the practice. We are vigilant though.

    For all your humidity...you should find change as a reward! :D

    People do not understand Europe where many places have no air conditioning at all. In the U.S. most people may run in and out of the A/C, which is very different than never cooling off at all. Some places do not even have fans, as just several years ago it was never that hot for more than an occasional day. The news guys on a local station were laughing as we are that hot, and in triple digits at times. And I am laughing and somewhat peeved that they are in full suits and ties, working in their A/C and will go home in the A/C cars to their A/C apartments, but were ignorant in their remarks... I am hollow reed.....Stress blows straight thru me... :*

    Not sure if they make shot for a 22 revolver...

    Headed for humor!! Take care!!!! It's hot!!! ...Jan B)

    Hi Jan
    I love the regular Potato Chips and slightly more the rippled ones, nice and crunchy.

    I have been having a bit of a drought finding change :(

    I did not know that the AC use was like that in Europe so expecting someone that reads a teleprompter for a living to think...

    The snake shot was just a stray thought, I guess it would depend on whether the revolver is chambered for .22LR ammo.

    Enjoy the humor
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Roger- 50 pounds is a medium sized dog. My big dog is 110 pounds! Jan - Lucy wasn’t happy with her bath...she wouldn’t come near me that day, but she seems to have forgiven me now. Bad eating day today...ate everything plus ice cream.
    Hi Val
    I know I would not want something 50 pounds jumping on me, Likely I would be knocked off my feet if I were not braced for it.

    110 pound and 50 pound dogs, They must eat a fair amount of food.

    We all have days like that, I have had trouble getting back on track after Friday at the Chinese buffet with friends.

    Cheers and Good Luck
    Roger
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good Morning!

    Sorry you are not finding change!! It has been a while!!

    Interesting stories..glad I am not in Chicago, glad I do not bank with Wells Fargo, glad I am not flying in the heat, or on the tarmac, and glad I am not by any explosions, ... :s I do like the giant sand box dunes! I have not seen any? Have you all?

    We all did terrible on the same day. I am on a roll though for a day or two. Finally. I messed up my diet log though charting on the wrong day..so It is a little out of sequence!! The way I lose weight it will not matter!! :)

    I love big dogs. May can jump on occasion, she is still a work in progress on that... It is hard as I do not get regular company often... I love little ones too, even if they are yappy....lol...May eats a lot for only 60 lbs...

    Once again, no snake...Maybe the neighbors did get him.... :*

    It is getting dark so much sooner....I miss the light when driving at nite. Feels like Sept. until you step out in the heat... Just the way the sun slants now...

    Jenny bought me some sugar free SMORES syrup for my coffee. It is made by Torani. It has 0 carbs, 0 fat, 0 calories and smells like graham crackers. Add milk or cream...tastes good!! I think she found it at Walmart. I will pretend it is almost fall in the A/C and have some. Heat index today of 105. Mostly in humidity. The temp was actually very low 90's if that due to rain.

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

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and still have not found any money :( The Temperature out the door was 74 degrees and once again it was uncomfortable walking due to humidity. Out the door again later to the bank(s) and back home.

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    Wonderfull :(

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    Intense humidity is turning NYC into a swampy hellscape

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

    Sorry you are not finding change!! It has been a while!!

    Interesting stories..glad I am not in Chicago, glad I do not bank with Wells Fargo, glad I am not flying in the heat, or on the tarmac, and glad I am not by any explosions, ... :s I do like the giant sand box dunes! I have not seen any? Have you all?

    We all did terrible on the same day. I am on a roll though for a day or two. Finally. I messed up my diet log though charting on the wrong day..so It is a little out of sequence!! The way I lose weight it will not matter!! :)

    I love big dogs. May can jump on occasion, she is still a work in progress on that... It is hard as I do not get regular company often... I love little ones too, even if they are yappy....lol...May eats a lot for only 60 lbs...

    Once again, no snake...Maybe the neighbors did get him.... :*

    It is getting dark so much sooner....I miss the light when driving at nite. Feels like Sept. until you step out in the heat... Just the way the sun slants now...
    Hi Jan
    Yesterday was a lost day, My brother returned from a meeting with Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Rippled Potato Chips and a Ham & Cheese on a roll, Poor me, I suffered through having the sandwich and some of the the three others. I'll likely pay for it today.

    I had noticed that the Sun is coming up later and setting earlier too, Oh well.

    And yet Wells Fargo is one of the banks that did not a bail out as I remember it...
    Jenny bought me some sugar free SMORES syrup for my coffee. It is made by Torani. It has 0 carbs, 0 fat, 0 calories and smells like graham crackers. Add milk or cream...tastes good!! I think she found it at Walmart. I will pretend it is almost fall in the A/C and have some. Heat index today of 105. Mostly in humidity. The temp was actually very low 90's if that due to rain.

    Take care all!! ...Jan
    We had a small shower come through in the afternoon, Other parts of NJ got a lot more rain.
    The Heat Indexes for the area I am in were 101 Tuesday also, Not that much better than Yours. I could feel it when I went out the door for the mail.

    The walking was slightly better today as their was a little bit of a breeze, still not good however, Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

    I have drunk black unsweetened coffee for many years, On occasion many, many years ago I also would put enough Cream and Sugar that it was of a liquid Candy Bar than coffee.

    Have a Nice Day
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    I worked from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm (including breaks for driving, chatting w people at office, and meals). I’m still tired. White Sands had sledding but it was too hot for us. My doggos don’t jump on people. Oscar (my big one) eats 3 cups of kibble daily (across two meals). The medium ones (50#) each eat 1.5 cups daily. Spike (8#) eats 1/2 cup daily. I’m so tired.
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good morning!

    It is too hot and humid to do much. I just discovered I got so much done on Monday and Tuesday because I had caffeine, lol... Too late in today to have some and save my day, lol...

    I am really feeling the pinch on the money lately. Prices are just unheard of for most everything...So far I am not liking medicare. I just got a $120.00 bill for my visit to the colonoscopy Dr. I have not even had the procedure yet. With two insurances I am paying a lot. The most I ever had before was a $20.00 co pay. Now they take $130.00 a month, and I am paying much more. Apparently it will take me a while to figure this out...I was not planning on a third supplement, but maybe I am mistaken...I feel the pain.... :/

    Oh yikes on the bring home treat! I could skip the sandwich, but I would fight you for the rest!

    I think I am feeding May a little too much. She is spoiled and gets some ground chicken/turkey with hers. Mainly left over from when she did not eat from surgery. Now she is spoiled!

    No snake..so far...Yay!

    Does not surprise me the techy things make kids dumber, to simplify!!

    Get some rest Val! Smell those roses on the way! A minute anyway! Take care all!! Jan
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Oops...I didn’t see your note about me resting. Instead of resting, I’m watching a friend ‘s dog for a few hours today, plus ive agreed to board a 100 pound pitt for a month or two...until a different friend sells her house. 😬
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    edited August 2018
    I will be posting more humor in a minute or two as soon as I dry out a bit from the walking


    08/09/2018 100%
    Hi
    I'm back from walking and one (1) cent. The Temperature out the door was 79 degrees and very uncomfortable walking due to humidity.
    Today is once again forecast to be in the 90s, The heat wave continues :(
    The humidity is forecast to be lower later today, too late to do me any good walking.

    I will be out the door later after my brother leaves to go to the post office. I have to ship back the old cable modem that they sent to give higher speeds for the same price, At least it is a prepaid label.
    A price too high as is IMO. The swap was a pain in the neck. The problem started with the instructions.
    Step 1. Download their App to the Smartphone.
    Step 2. Scan a QR code.
    Step 3. Swap modems.
    Step 4. Go back and use the app to activate if I understood it.

    I did not pay a lot of attention to all the steps as all we have are Dumb Phones AKA Flip Phones that have no Internet, one or two have cameras, Unneeded IMO FWIW. Therefore I ended up on the phone to the cable company. It started off poorly with the announcement that there was a 45 minute Que ahead of me. Did I want to stay online or set up a callback. I chose Callback. Then the darn thing took forever to get going :(

    https://www.axios.com/google-one-third-time-spent-online-youtube-waze-a2c2ed61-2140-42bb-bb2b-c81dbbf9ca8d.html
    Google consumes one-third of our digital minds

    https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/08/07/chicago-gun-violence-homicide-clearance/925630002/
    Why Chicago PD can't get more residents to identify gun violence suspects
    Over the weekend, at least 72 people were shot in the city, including 12 fatally, but police did not record a single arrest in any of the incidents.

    https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article215615390.html
    How California is transforming bus drivers, clerks and yard supervisors into teachers

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/6958515/looking-bright-side-bad-health-stress-cope-better/
    BLIGHT SIDE OF LIFE Looking on the bright side is BAD for your health as stress helps us cope with bad news better

    https://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/article216236655.html
    ABC to celebrate 90 years of Mickey Mouse

    ABC to celebrate 90 years of Mickey Mouse
    Christian heartland opens window into fight for China’s soul

    https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/aug/6/rabbit-population-spike-plagues-washington-dc/
    Bunny boom plaguing Washington, D.C., a rebuke to government's 'protect and conserve' decree

    Have a Great Thursday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    I worked from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm (including breaks for driving, chatting w people at office, and meals). I’m still tired. White Sands had sledding but it was too hot for us. My doggos don’t jump on people. Oscar (my big one) eats 3 cups of kibble daily (across two meals). The medium ones (50#) each eat 1.5 cups daily. Spike (8#) eats 1/2 cup daily. I’m so tired.
    Hi Val
    That is too many hours to be working even with some breaks, A 16 hour day. I can see why You would be tired, I used to work days like that on occasion when I was driving for a living. OTOH I did get 8 hours regular and the rest of the hours at Time and a half and it still wasn't worth it too me. We used to bid for routes based on seniority and sometimes one of the 4 routes left would be a long one :(

    Even if it is Kibble You must have a moderately large dog food bill ?

    Sunday My brother brought home a 50 % off Perdue Oven stuffer, and Stuffing mix. Since it was a reduced 5 Pound + Chicken it was cooked the same day. Giblet gravy too. Tasty also.
    Unfortunately, I say that because I did eat some of it, Turkey, Stuffing, Gibblet Gravy and some butter for taste.

    Somedays it pays to scout the Bargain Bins at the ShopRite They have several, One for refrigerated foods such as baked goods, Lunch meats and more, next to rack of discount baked breads and donuts. Back in the meat section a up to 70% off space, By the Deli a section for Deli item Ends.
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Oops...I didn’t see your note about me resting. Instead of resting, I’m watching a friend ‘s dog for a few hours today, plus ive agreed to board a 100 pound pitt for a month or two...until a different friend sells her house. 😬

    I hope You can get some rest, Is the friend paying a fee or at least providing the food and contact Info for the Vet they use, just in case ?

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

    It is too hot and humid to do much. I just discovered I got so much done on Monday and Tuesday because I had caffeine, lol... Too late in today to have some and save my day, lol...

    I am really feeling the pinch on the money lately. Prices are just unheard of for most everything...So far I am not liking medicare. I just got a $120.00 bill for my visit to the colonoscopy Dr. I have not even had the procedure yet. With two insurances I am paying a lot. The most I ever had before was a $20.00 co pay. Now they take $130.00 a month, and I am paying much more. Apparently it will take me a while to figure this out...I was not planning on a third supplement, but maybe I am mistaken...I feel the pain.... :/
    Hi Jan
    I am guessing that You do not have Caffeine daily in Your coffee ?

    As long as I go to a doctor that takes medicare I am paying nothing. When I was looking at the Supplement plans I chose the best that pays whatever medicare does not pay.That lets me Budget my medical money. I chose Plan F FWIW.
    https://www.humana.com/medicare/products/supplement/medigap-insurance-plan-f
    Medicare Supplement Plans F and G. Plans F and G are the only Medicare Supplement insurance plans that cover costs known as Medicare Part B excess charges. An excess charge is the difference between what a doctor or provider charges and the amount Medicare will pay.

    Billing ahead, Are You sure You have the right Doctor, that sounds so wrong.

    I am guessing that by third supplement You are talking health Coverage ? If so look at what I chose and run the numbers.
    Oh yikes on the bring home treat! I could skip the sandwich, but I would fight you for the rest!

    I think I am feeding May a little too much. She is spoiled and gets some ground chicken/turkey with hers. Mainly left over from when she did not eat from surgery. Now she is spoiled!

    No snake..so far...Yay!

    Does not surprise me the techy things make kids dumber, to simplify!!

    Get some rest Val! Smell those roses on the way! A minute anyway! Take care all!! Jan
    I am still having a spoonful of the Potato Salad, I just could not bring myself to throw it away. OTOH I am working it into my meals where I can compensate for it.

    Remember when Chicken and Turkey innards such as Liver were cheap, I suspect the dog would love them too. Chicken backs and Wings used to be cheap too, then the wings were discovered and up went the prices.

    It sounds as if Your guess about the snake was correct.

    Both my brother and I have a suspicion that kids are being kept stupid and not being taught common sense on purpose.

    Enjoy the Day
    Roger
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    Duh...lost my long post when i said “done” rather than “post reply.” My friend brought his food. I won’t accept money from her. She’s selling her house due to financial issues and health issues. She has lupus and just got out of hospital from sepsis. This is how i can help...she doesn’t need to worry about her baby. She knows he’s loved and cared for. This is much easier with the house showings.
  • Buttons61
    Buttons61 Posts: 1,636 Member
    Good Morning!

    All interesting articles. Chicago reminds me of the old movie "Escape from New York,' where the whole city was turned into a giant prison where the criminals were left on their own to fend for themselves, and no one ever entered, or left much. They just enclosed the whole area for prison...!

    Sorry about your returning that part. I have done that, where someone assumes I have the technology I do not know or have. Frustrating..

    Why do you think people are keeping the kids dumb? Control issues at a high level?

    I just thought if I had Tricare as my second insurance, the tables says no payments and no money down, I am thinking I am misinformed..or something... :|

    Val,that is nice to help your friend out. Sounds like she is having a very rough time..

    I wonder if I eat kibble will I save money and lose weight? LOL! :#

    Went to bed at 0430 in the morning. I had Starbucks caffeine latte yesterday at 6 pm... Fell asleep after 0530 and got up at 9 am in case the yard guy came. I just finished at 3 pm, I could have slept in!!

    Chicken and stuffing sounds so good. But I have my carbs low right now! o:)

    Take care all!! ...Jan
  • hope4change_val
    hope4change_val Posts: 2,116 Member
    I've thought about people-kibble. I'd try it. I’m feeling very glum. A friend of a friend said hurtful insulting things about me on Facebook. Yes, im 54 years old...but i was taken aback and really hurt. I know I shouldn’t be. I’m choosing to not reacte or respond...my friend needs that lady’s help and saying anything would only come back in her. Im surprised how upset i am. I suppose it is because I thought she was a safe person. My friend who’s selling her house has had 3 showings so far, plus 8 showings set for tomorrow....so that’s looking very hopeful.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    I just posted some humor

    Hi
    I'm back from walking and one (1) cent, two days in a row :smiley: The Temperature out the door was 71 degrees and Semi comfortable walking due to humidity.

    https://www.bloombergquint.com/pursuits/2018/08/08/the-twilight-of-the-celebrity-tv-chef#gs.myJGfww
    The Twilight of the Celebrity Chef

    https://www.afp.com/en/news/205/venezuelas-hospitals-eat-your-own-risk-doc-1869e91
    In Venezuela's hospitals, eat at your own risk

    https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/08/08/man-survives-internal-decapitation/
    Man Miraculously Survives ‘Universally Fatal’ Internal Decapitation

    http://www.onlineathens.com/zz/news/20180808/9-lives-plus-cat-found-in-pipe-3-weeks-after-kansas-house-exploded
    9 lives-plus! Cat found in pipe 3 weeks after Kansas house exploded

    https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2018/08/07/fatally-shot-dog-pee-argument/
    Man Fatally Shot By Neighbor After Alleged Dog Pee Argument, Witnesses Say
    Chicagoe, need I say more

    https://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2018/08/08/pet-food-recalled-for-potential-listeria-contamination/
    Pet Food Recalled For Potential Listeria Contamination

    https://www.studyfinds.org/boost-digestive-health-eating-crickets-every-day-study-says/
    Improve Your Digestive Health By Eating Crickets Every Day, Study Says
    Pass on that idea

    https://fox2now.com/2018/08/07/preliminary-report-released-for-fatal-duck-boat-accident/
    Preliminary report released on fatal duck boat accident

    Have a Great Friday
    Roger
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    Duh...lost my long post when i said “done” rather than “post reply.” My friend brought his food. I won’t accept money from her. She’s selling her house due to financial issues and health issues. She has lupus and just got out of hospital from sepsis. This is how i can help...she doesn’t need to worry about her baby. She knows he’s loved and cared for. This is much easier with the house showings.
    Hi
    Oops, Been there and done similar things too.
    Ouch, That is tough for Your friend, You are a Good Friend for her.
    hope4change_val wrote: »
    I've thought about people-kibble. I'd try it. I’m feeling very glum. A friend of a friend said hurtful insulting things about me on Facebook. Yes, im 54 years old...but i was taken aback and really hurt. I know I shouldn’t be. I’m choosing to not reacte or respond...my friend needs that lady’s help and saying anything would only come back in her. Im surprised how upset i am. I suppose it is because I thought she was a safe person. My friend who’s selling her house has had 3 showings so far, plus 8 showings set for tomorrow....so that’s looking very hopeful.
    The only good thing I can get from that is that it was not a direct friend.
    My take on social media is that it allows for much to quick posts that go out before any reflection can change them. It also allows for shallow types to post.

    I tend to be able to let things roll off my back these days, it has taken many years to get to this point so good luck ignoring that sort of slimy person.

    It sounds as if the house should sell, It could also be a indicator that the price is a bit low and bargain hunters are looking or it could be the area is attractive.

    Have a Good Day
    Roger

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