Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part 2

[MattB101]

I know I don't post often but I wanted to take a moment to say "I love each and every one of y'all". Thank you all for helping to brighten my days with all the love I feel from this wonderful group of caring folks.

We have all lived long enough to see so many changes. Some good. So many, not so good. In the end our memories of both the good and the bad in our life makes us what we are today. If not for an occasional sorrow I don't think we would cherish the joy as much. To me, if the joy outweighs the sorrow then life is good. My life is good.

Wishing you each and every one a Very Merry Christmas
and a Joyful New Year ​

Thank you very much. Believe me when I say the feeling is mutual. A very Merry Christmas to you as well.

 

[DancingHeretik]

I know I don't post often but I wanted to take a moment to say "I love each and every one of y'all". Thank you all for helping to brighten my days with all the love I feel from this wonderful group of caring folks.

We have all lived long enough to see so many changes. Some good. So many, not so good. In the end our memories of both the good and the bad in our life makes us what we are today. If not for an occasional sorrow I don't think we would cherish the joy as much. To me, if the joy outweighs the sorrow then life is good. My life is good.

Wishing you each and every one a Very Merry Christmas
and a Joyful New Year ​

Thank you very much. Believe me when I say the feeling is mutual. A very Merry Christmas to you as well.

{{{{{Group Hug}}}}}

 

[Semiretired]

Mike and I are going to be watching Miles 2 days a week

Yep, that is Janet when they drop off the baby, but eventually they come back and pick up the baby and then this will be Janet.

 

[ncpatches]

I have been told that I will need to be on antidepressants for the rest of my life, due to chronically stressful situations, and one really nasty antidepressant that I should have been taken off of. I am OK with that. Physical illness is a contributor to depression, and to consider physical illness without examining emotional reaction should be considered malpractice.

I'm impressed! No stores? That's wonderful!

I have been known to just leave my basket wherever it happens to sit and walk right out of a store, more than once. Crowds p*** me off!

And, I absolutely agree about this great group of folks! I've been on all the Old Folks threads. But, it took me a very long time to consider myself truly part of the group. (I'm a tad shy and tend to make the worst assumptions of what people think of me or my posts.) But, here I am, among family!



Very nice! Congratulations!



You're not alone. A lot of us insist on trying positive thinking type stuff and are determined that it's just the way we think. But, it really seems to be more about chemistry than anything else. Negative thoughts alone don't have as much impact unless the chemistry magnifies it (or even causes it). Even something as simple as lack of sleep can warp the way I think and feel.

For the last several years, I've done all my Christmas shopping online, can't stand the holiday crowds in stores.


Yeah, I don't know why it's been so hard to come to grips with being on an antidepressant. Been on and off for 8 yrs. I guess it's kinda like my 'sis'/bff, who says she had no problem admitting drug addiction, but had a major time admitting alcoholism. Maybe because alcohol is legal? Or because her parents had martinis for happy hour every day? She grew up in that atmosphere where alcohol was OK. But not for her. I've been fortunate not to have an issue with alcoholism, even though there are alcoholics in my immediate family. Just never really appealed to me. An occasional drink in a social setting or a toast to something and that's it for me. Got enough problems without that too.

Well, we certainly got into therapy tonight! Dang!

Tried to get a good pic of my Panda Bear driptip, but it's not happening.

 

[ncpatches]

@Janet........isn't it amazing that WE and our kids actually managed to grow up without all the safety equipment?? My boys grew up riding bikes without knee pads, elbow pads and helmets! OMG! I guess we just got lucky.

 

[clnire]

@Janet........isn't it amazing that WE and our kids actually managed to grow up without all the safety equipment?? My boys grew up riding bikes without knee pads, elbow pads and helmets! OMG! I guess we just got lucky.

And we used to go out and play in the dirt! What's with all the sanitizers now days? This generation is going to have lousey immune systems. Give me a few germs so I can become resistant.

 

[sushigirl]

Yeah, I don't know why it's been so hard to come to grips with being on an antidepressant. Been on and off for 8 yrs. I guess it's kinda like my 'sis'/bff, who says she had no problem admitting drug addiction, but had a major time admitting alcoholism.

I like to think of it as a little imbalance and antidepressants just help balance everything out. It's like vaping...you gotta find the right PV, the right battery, the right topper, the right wattage/voltage, and juuuuust the right joose. Antidepressants are joose for your brain! Thank you for sharing with us. I'm so grateful we all have each other!

Well all this sappy talk on the porch and watching a sappy Christmas movie has made me very emotional! It's awesome to see some wholesome tv with people praying, thanking God and talking about how He has blessed them! This has been a very, very difficult holiday season for me and I am so grateful to have a place to hang out where folks are comfortable enough to just be themselves...no judgement, just a warm embrace. I am so grateful for all of you! I am truly blessed by our family here...all the love and support for each other...that's what family is all about!

 

[Semiretired]

And we used to go out and play in the dirt! What's with all the sanitizers now days? This generation is going to have lousey immune systems. Give me a few germs so I can become resistant.

So true, I have not been to a doctor for a cold or flue in years. Now I have gone for my broken down old body, but that was caused from believing (maybe a little to much) in a hard days work and earning my way through life...

 

[Iffy]

You made me cry, both with the music and with the words. And, that's a good thing. I rarely cry in sadness (not unless it's extreme). I most often cry when something touches my heart in a good way. Like coming across an old LP and touching it. The sweet memories come flooding back. Or watching tv and seeing when they surprise families with a surprise Xmas visit from their fathers/husbands coming home from the war.

And, it always sneaks up on me. I never expect to cry about happy things. I should know better by now! Being caught off guard just makes it hit harder, in a very good way. Beauty, love, joy, inspiration . . . those are the things that make me cry.

One reason I don't talk religion to people is that I love to ask them about what they believe, about what inpires them. To see the best of what they believe in and ignore any difference, to see the goodness in their hearts.

I really needed the reminder to focus on the good memories of my mother, father, and grandmother. Thank you for that.

Beautiful post!

... but as I get older I have less and less tolerance for crowds and stupidity (which seem to go hand in hand). So, this is a big deal for me ;-)

Seriously, I'm glad to have stumbled upon such a great group of folks!

And you're not da only one, on both counts! I happened to have developed a zero T* level when it comes to stupid behavior and decisions (including folk other than I).

OH! I got my vapeversary present to myself, today! My new black Vamo and tank came and it looks great with the porcelain black and white Panda Bear drip tip I'd been saving for just the right rig. I'm a happy vaper!

Now dat's what counts right now! BTW...

* Tolerance... not Testosterone...

 

[Iffy]

I critique the commercials too!

What really jerks my 'hook' are da commercials where a fishing reel is held opposite of intended orientation; closed faced spinner and level wind on da bottom, open face spinners up top.

BTW, my fav commercials of da past are da ol' '70s Olympia (Artisan water) and Bud (amphibians & reptiles) beer series, plus da Bud Christmas Clydesdale seasonal ads! Oh, recently, gotta toss in da 'What day is it?'...

 

[Semiretired]

What I do not understand is when the commercial has nothing to do with the product - it is all about catching your attention - not telling you what makes their product worth buying...

 

[Kenna]

Thanks, UW!

What a wonderful trip back to a seemingly simpler time, and a glance forward as well!

(Are you going to do a top 100 countdown for New Years?

If so, I'll have to get some new cushions for my rocker! )

Yes, please!

 

[Kenna]

I listened to Cocker all night long. His music had so much emotion. Got me all teary eyed. Or it could be from the smell of Lysol in the air. Hubby was sick all weekend, son is now sick. And who do you think is going to be next? I don't know either cause I'm gonna put my foot down and refuse to get it. I'm tough as a $2 steak. (positive thinking at work here) Daddy gave us our Christmas money last night. Guess he doesn't want to be around us either. Wow, Christmas is going to be wonderful this year. Not that it was going to be a Normal Rockwell kind of year anyway. Hubby got upset because I spilled a whole Keurig coffee thing full of water all over his papers and books. Looking back now, it was probably not a good time to remind him of how many times I had asked him to move it. I made a mental note to refrain in the future. Now that I think about it. . . he made some gestures that resembled Joe Cocker.


Well, ya'll have a great cup of coffee and a wonderful day. Hugs 2 all.

Aim for his lap next time.

 

[Janet H]

Willie - Amen! Well said and thank you.

well I just have to say (because I'm feeling pretty full of myself) I finished Christmas shopping and DIDN'T SET FOOT IN A STORE!!

not a big deal for some, but as I get older I have less and less tolerance for crowds and stupidity (which seem to go hand in hand). So, this is a big deal for me ;-)

Seriously, I'm glad to have stumbled upon such a great group of folks!

God Bless

Tater, it's always a point of pride for me not to have been to the mall through the Christmas season. I just don't like the lack of courtesy found in crowds of people. I wasn't looking forward to going to Babies R Us today, but I just HAD to have a Christmas outfit for Miles. That store is close to the mall and Mike kept making noises like that's where he wanted to go next. He finally laughed and said he was kidding because he knew he'd have to sedate me to get me into the mall.

As to antidepressants, we take medication if we have a headache or arthritis or a disease or an imbalance of chemicals in our brain. Antidepressants are just a medication. I don't believe people should pop pills for every little thing, but depression is not a little thing. The problem with depression is that it's not like there's blood or fever, you can't put a bandage on it, doesn't mean it's not there. We all need a little help from our friends from time to time.

I gotta say, this thread means so much more to me than just a place to find out about vaping. You are all my friends and I know I can come here and celebrate our life and times, just like family. Funny, but it took getting rid of cigarettes to make it happen. It's good to share what comes next with you all.

 

[mattiem]

What I do not understand is when the commercial has nothing to do with the product - it is all about catching your attention - not telling you what makes their product worth buying...

and after the commercial is over you sit there wondering what they were actually trying to sell

 

[DancingHeretik]

it's always a point of pride for me not to have been to the mall through the Christmas season

Mall?!!! Don't even use that word! I haven't been in a mall in 10 years or more. Not me! No way!


As far as commercials go: I think that's where my kids picked up my skeptical attitude. Commentary on commercials is like talking to other cars when driving. Just can't help it.

 

[Kenna]

I was done Christmas shopping a month ago. Son called me Friday, telling me what he wanted me to bring/make for Christmas dinner, which is the only reason I went out. That and had to get prescription refills.
I can so relate! I have no patience any more it seems. I'm so glad I no longer work retail! Not working the last 2 Black Fridays, didn't hurt my feelings at all!

OH! I got my vapeversary present to myself, today! My new black Vamo and tank came and it looks great with the porcelain black and white Panda Bear drip tip I'd been saving for just the right rig. I'm a happy vaper!

It also helps that I've been back on the Prozac for a couple weeks now, takes that long to kick in for me. Been off for a good year, handling it on my own. But lately, I just wasn't able to kick it and decided I would rather take the Prozac than spend days in bed crying. Don't know why I keep trying to NOT take it, I take other stuff that I will be on the rest of my life, but with an antidepressant, I just keep hoping I can deal. I guess I need to come to terms with the fact that it may also be a maintenance med, like the other medications I'm on for diabetes, Graves, osteoporosis, etc. Maybe I see it as weakness instead of illness. Who knows? Nonetheless, I'm starting to feel better.

Take It! I have Panic attacks on a daily basis if I don't take my Serax. Was in the heart Hospital 2x before anyone figured out that there really is nothing wrong with my heart. I take it every night. If i don't I'll have an attack in the middle of the night. Sneaky things come from out of no where. I'll take one during the day if I need to. I think my mother pushes me just to see me go through that. I've learned to walk away, shut the door to my room & take that pill as soon as I can tell she's suceeded. I will not go through that for any reason. It's a shame, huh?

 

[Kenna]

I have been told that I will need to be on antidepressants for the rest of my life, due to chronically stressful situations, and one really nasty antidepressant that I should have been taken off of. I am OK with that. Physical illness is a contributor to depression, and to consider physical illness without examining emotional reaction should be considered malpractice.

Same boat here, 0mg. I hate that something from the past can sneak up & effect me today. I lived, that's what matters. Oh, except I still live with one of the someones.

 

[clnire]

What I do not understand is when the commercial has nothing to do with the product - it is all about catching your attention - not telling you what makes their product worth buying...

We often watch and after the commercial say "what the heck were they advertising?" Real memorable..

Then there is "If you or anyone you know has died..." What????

 

[Semiretired]

Mall?!!! Don't even use that word! I haven't been in a mall in 10 years or more. Not me! No way!


As far as commercials go: I think that's where my kids picked up my skeptical attitude. Commentary on commercials is like talking to other cars when driving. Just can't help it.

Now, I love the malls, the piped in elevator music, the hustle and bustle of the crowds fighting over the last item on the shelves, the watching of the different personalities as they evolve during their shopping experience and just wanting to get their list complete so they can go home and soak their feet, the sales folks and you know they are wondering just what they are doing there, the managers smiling those fake smiles and glancing down at their watches - wishing they had Mikes time machine, the CEO's hoping us saps spend enough so they can get their multi-million dollar bonus's and finally the stock holders hoping to get an increase in their dividends this year if the numbers are good.

How can you not like that... Hmmm, did I make it sound joyful enough... I can try again if you would like...