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[Canadisney Fly]

That's terrifying B&B - I'm glad you're OK! These kinds of falls become all the more scary as we age - I hope you heal up quickly and your landlord gets things repaired.

Totally NOT diminishing your event - but one of the funniest stories from my childhood (in retrospect, but not at the time!) was when my best friend had her first job in a restaurant. She was going to school, working, burning the candle at both ends, as you do when you're a teen - and she fainted while filling the dishwasher at work. After falling into the dishwasher, she immediately jumped up saying "I'm OK! I'm OK!", but everyone was looking at her with absolute horror. She had fallen into the cutlery basket and had a FORK sticking straight out of her forehead!!! Very minor injury for her, but I suspect those who saw her will never lose that image! She pulled it out and went right back to work. Ah to be 19 again...!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

no it wasn't

Has it ever been elevated? Is he on any other medications for diabetes? (Metformin, Jardiance, Januvia, etc.)? (You don’t have to answer here, just trying to figure it out.)

If not, I would encourage you to call the doctor’s office to talk to them about exactly why he was started on it. There must’ve been a reason, especially where it’s such a headache to go through to get it, not to mention any side effects that shouldn’t outweigh any potential benefit from it, etc.

There have been some musings about people taking it for weight loss, as it does help people lose a little weight as it causes early satiety, but that is generally in diabetics. It’s not approved by the FDA for weight loss without diabetes. If a patient is suspected as having metabolic syndrome, that might be enough for some doctors, if they feel that weight loss would be beneficial. But I would definitely ask, or if you can read the notes, it should say in there why. HTH

 

[Breezy_Carol]

Good afternoon.

DH and I had eye exams today. I had my pupils dilated so can't see too clearly right now. I will keep this short.

Last week I had a clog in the utility sink

I thought that said "Last week I had a DOG in the utility sink."

We did stop on the way home fir lunch specials at our pizza shop.

Paisley is here today. DD got a text last night about a showing for her house, No one could be home so Paisley is here for doggie daycare.

 

[easyas123]

DH and I had eye exams today

Thanks for the reminder, I need to schedule a exam. I'm going to do that in just a few minutes -

Paisley is here for doggie daycare.

I can't wait for my first grand-dog!


I've been rather snarky on two occasions today. Probably ought not be, but Honestly, sometimes folks bring it on themselves.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Yikes, B&B! How scary! Big hug to you. I'm so glad you're okay!

Easyas, sometimes there are way too many tech choices! I hope you find the service that works best for you

That is also a scary tale, Canadisney Fly, wow! I can't even imagine!

Pea, thank you, always for all your kind and caring health suggestions. How is Henry doing this morning?

Lynn, extra hug. I well remember my grandma on so many medications. I did briefly sit down with her doctor and go over everything. Way too much and caused a whole lot of extra issues. It's always so important to understand the whys of any medication. Mr. L is so blessed to have caring and wise you, looking out for him and being an advocate!

Feel better, Carol and enjoy your pizza and doggie time, too! Sounds like a nice combo for an afternoon

 

[Pea-n-Me]

How is Henry doing this morning?

Grady is doing great!

We’ll have to ask easy how Henry is but hope he’s doing ok. Maybe a little hungry, I’m guessing, lol.

(Please do not feel bad, I mix up names all the time, as I did the other day w PollyannaMom’s DH! I’m just joking!)

It is hot, hot, hot in WDW! 90s but feels hotter. DD and bt took a break today to go back to the pool, she said waiting for the bus was excruciating! But they are having a good time and doing a lot, also taking time to smell the roses, too.

 

[easyas123]

Maybe a little hungry, I’m guessing, lol.

I needed a chuckle this afternoon! haha... yes, Grady can have some of Henry's portion!!! The most exciting part of Henry's current diet is the frozen banana slice he might get or the green beans in his dog food dish. French cut, obviously, since he's reinventing himself as fancy!

 

[Bianca and Bernard]

That's terrifying B&B - I'm glad you're OK! These kinds of falls become all the more scary as we age - I hope you heal up quickly and your landlord gets things repaired.

Totally NOT diminishing your event - but one of the funniest stories from my childhood (in retrospect, but not at the time!) was when my best friend had her first job in a restaurant. She was going to school, working, burning the candle at both ends, as you do when you're a teen - and she fainted while filling the dishwasher at work. After falling into the dishwasher, she immediately jumped up saying "I'm OK! I'm OK!", but everyone was looking at her with absolute horror. She had fallen into the cutlery basket and had a FORK sticking straight out of her forehead!!! Very minor injury for her, but I suspect those who saw her will never lose that image! She pulled it out and went right back to work. Ah to be 19 again...!

Hah, that is funny, and yet scary at the same time!

The worst injury I ever got when working in restaurants was when I leaned on the ovens at Auntie Anne's and burned my forearms...and then twenty minutes later, did the same thing again, same spots. All I wanted was to put my head down and breathe for two minutes...it took three years for the scars to fade almost completely.



ETA: DH just texted. He was leaving to go to his dr appt, and was unable to get on the highway. Apparently some guy stopped on I-95, next to the on-ramp DH takes from work, and said he had a bomb! The on-ramp is closed, and the bomb squad guys are doing their thing.

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local...mp-from-i-95-to-old-st-augustine-road-closed/

 

[lynxstch]

@Pea-n-Me sent you another pm

 

[lynxstch]

@Breezy_Carol I read exactly the same thing on football's post. I thought it said DOG in the sink at first,,couldn't figure out why a dog would still be in her sink, lol

Still cloudy on and off,,no rain, and its 83. Did a little shopping at that off price store. Got 4 pkgs of kobe and waygu beef patties, 3 giant bottles of Ocean Spray cranberry juice. Geez I paid $3.29 for a smaller bottle at Walmart 2 weeks ago,,and 2.99 for the giant ones I got today. Also got a chocolate cream cheese cake, 4 Jimmy Dean Scrambles for easy breakfasts..2.99 in Walmart,,.99 at this store,,and they aren't even near expiration date. I love shopping in that place!
Stepdaughter texted me while I was there..sent me a picture,,that almost 8 weeks after her shoulder surgery, she was able to tie her hair back in a scrunchie by herself for the first time. She says her landlord thinks the people that want to buy the land, will be willing to keep renting to them. She feels safe for another year,,but they have a walk through next week, which will determine if the landlord wants to keep renting to them until the sale is complete. Then she will have to deal with the new owners..

Dinner is going to be leftover brisket, mashed potatoes, and asparagus,,think I am going to try roasting it for a change

Have a nice rest of the day..off to watch Hawaii 5-O while Mr L takes a nap.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

LOL, I had my Quacker dog's mixed up there. Maybe one day Henry and Grady can have a doggie play date So glad Grady is doing well, Pea. LOL to fancy Henry, Easyas. He's a dog of refined tastes

How awful B&B and extra you please take care!

When I reread the post early this morning, I saw "dog," too, Lynn. Enjoy Hawaii 5-0! Prices are just crazy indeed all-around. Dad said Supercuts had a "Super Tuesday" sign on the door. The $3 discount on Tuesdays is not only for seniors which is nice. Current haircut price (no shampoo) is not so nice. $27! Definitely paid to save $3 to make it a "cheap" $24 He did get a nice cut.

I hope each of you finds something enjoyable to watch on TV today Have a good afternoon, friends.

 

[Snowysmom]

B&B Glad you are OK. Dishwasher accidents have always concerned me. Hope you get the dishwasher fixed soon and you feel better too.

It sounds like the new doggies are doing well with their adopted and foster families. I love how dogs open up when they know they cared for and loved. And you know they just appreciate it so much.

Pea n Me I understand how your SIL feels. I am not ready to give up my life with Chris. Today is a day when I am really thinking about how surreal it all is. Like your SIL I can't believe Chris is gone and I am alone. So daunting and so sad. Moving on to the condo is a big step for me and I am very anxious about it. It is one thing to go there and get things ready. I have even watched some TV there and planned out my weekend routine when I am living there. I wish I did not have to do everything I had to do after Chris passed like cleaning out the house and buying a new place. If I could have stayed in the house, if Chris had not been a pack rat, and if the house were not at that age of things starting to go wrong, I think I would be further along in the grief journey. But I keep getting side tracked and end up back on the journey several steps back from where I was. I see couples everywhere and just wonder why me. Why is Chris not with me? I am too young to be going through this. We were supposed to be married at least 50 years. Then I get angry at him for not taking care of himself. I have had some stellar yelling fits at him driving down 495. It occurred to me yesterday that I have to make all the decisions by myself now. That is so scary to me. I am not good with decisions. It took me an hour yesterday to decide to go buy the patio chairs. How can I make big decisions? Thankfully my kids seem to be doing pretty well although I think my older DS holds things in. They have their wives and families to keep them busy. Today is also the 49th anniversary of my mom's passing. I can't believe it has been that long.

One thing for sure is that I have to stop watching the news. It just adds to my anxiety. Chris used to keep me grounded and now I have no one for that. The world is a scary place now. I am glad I grew up when I did. I don't mean to be debbie downer today it is just that this is a tough day for me. Life is beating me up and I don't have the energy to fight back right now.

I did take a walk today and it was warm and sunny. I saw a butterfly and heard the birds in the trees. I will miss that when I go to the condo but I hope the wooded areas where the walking path winds around the complex will have lots of birds and little critters running around.

Have a good rest of the day.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Omg too funny @easyas123! That made me laugh!

 

[Pea-n-Me]

B&B Glad you are OK. Dishwasher accidents have always concerned me. Hope you get the dishwasher fixed soon and you feel better too.

It sounds like the new doggies are doing well with their adopted and foster families. I love how dogs open up when they know they cared for and loved. And you know they just appreciate it so much.

Pea n Me I understand how your SIL feels. I am not ready to give up my life with Chris. Today is a day when I am really thinking about how surreal it all is. Like your SIL I can't believe Chris is gone and I am alone. So daunting and so sad. Moving on to the condo is a big step for me and I am very anxious about it. It is one thing to go there and get things ready. I have even watched some TV there and planned out my weekend routine when I am living there. I wish I did not have to do everything I had to do after Chris passed like cleaning out the house and buying a new place. If I could have stayed in the house, if Chris had not been a pack rat, and if the house were not at that age of things starting to go wrong, I think I would be further along in the grief journey. But I keep getting side tracked and end up back on the journey several steps back from where I was. I see couples everywhere and just wonder why me. Why is Chris not with me? I am too young to be going through this. We were supposed to be married at least 50 years. Then I get angry at him for not taking care of himself. I have had some stellar yelling fits at him driving down 495. It occurred to me yesterday that I have to make all the decisions by myself now. That is so scary to me. I am not good with decisions. It took me an hour yesterday to decide to go buy the patio chairs. How can I make big decisions? Thankfully my kids seem to be doing pretty well although I think my older DS holds things in. They have their wives and families to keep them busy. Today is also the 49th anniversary of my mom's passing. I can't believe it has been that long.

One thing for sure is that I have to stop watching the news. It just adds to my anxiety. Chris used to keep me grounded and now I have no one for that. The world is a scary place now. I am glad I grew up when I did. I don't mean to be debbie downer today it is just that this is a tough day for me. Life is beating me up and I don't have the energy to fight back right now.

I did take a walk today and it was warm and sunny. I saw a butterfly and heard the birds in the trees. I will miss that when I go to the condo but I hope the wooded areas where the walking path winds around the complex will have lots of birds and little critters running around.

Have a good rest of the day.

Sorry, Snowysmom, I didn’t mean to ignore this. I started my reply to easy when we were still out at a restaurant, before you posted, but finished when I got home. I have a hard time posting from my phone. (So if my replies are short, I’m probably using my phone, lol.) I am going to PM you. I know we all wish there was something we could say to make you feel better, but know that we understand, and hope we’re helping by listening.

 

[lynxstch]

Please fellow Quackers..I need prayers for my sister in law and niece. My other SIL called me and asked if I had heard from the other one. I said not since this morning when they went to Morgantown. She got a phone call that they thought my BIL was having a heart attack. I immediately called the other SIL who said when they got home..he wasn't feeling well, couldn't get his breath even using his inhaler. She called 911.. EMT's got lost trying to find their house (in WV of course), they got there and did everything they could..but she just called me hysterically, tellling me he passed away

If you could spare some prayers for them..I don't know how the 2 of them are going to manage without him there. I called my other SIL who is at a fundraiser,,and her and my BIL were sitting there in total shock. Not knowing what to say, or what to do. I called stepdaughter, who lives like 5 min away, and she was on her way to the house. They never even got to take him to the hospital.
He has been out of work since Jan with a bad foot injury and was supposed to go back to work in 2 days. This is a total shock to all of us. She was the one who was with me all the time when Mr L was in the hospital..the one who drove me there and back, took me shopping etc. We are at a loss right now....

 

[flyingdumbo127]

We're here and care, Snowysmom. Always.

HUGE dear Lynn. No words just a ton of

 

[Pea-n-Me]

Oh, boy, Lynn. So sorry to hear that. We went through the same thing last summer with BIL. So sad.

Sending lots of prayers for them, and for you.

 

[Snowysmom]

Lynn So sorry to hear about your BIL. I will keep your SIL and niece in my prayers. It is just so tragic.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Extra hug Lynn and a thread bump for the evening, too. Thinking of you, my friend

 

[dazedx3]

Lynn, my thought and prayers are with you and your loved ones. So hard for everyone involved