Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part Five

[Rotowoman]

I'm sorry if I bummed anyone out yesterday

You didn't bum me out. I was just sitting here wishing I had some magic wand to make you feel better. You really ARE an inspiration, you know!

Hi folks, I'm back from Never Never Land.

WELL, it lives!! Seriously, I wouldn't wish what you had on anybody. Take care of yourself.

 

[Rotowoman]

Well, I'm in for my 7 days. Weather wise, it looks like I made it home in good time. My first day home is almost always a waste. I don't get dressed. I just sip coffee and eat a little bit and veg out with the animals.

On my way home last night, I got a phone call from one of my cam padres from the base 19 miles up the road from me. It appears that big changes are afoot, and I haven't been told squat.

I don't know how much longer I'll be at my base with these new changes. I shouldn't moan, as hopefully I'll still have a job. Still, I will be heartbroken if they move me from there. I've been there 4 years and busted my tail to turn that parts room from a hot mess into a functional parts room. And, NO, I'm NOT giving my opposite any credit. He didn't help me do chit. What will hurt the most will be leaving my work family. When you live and work with these people half the month at a time,you become a family. Hell, I even have two of the younger pilots that call me their "Work Mom".

All of this is speculation at the moment, BUT, I can see it happening. NOT a happy camper right now. Going back to vegitate.

 

[MamaTried]

.....if it is....you'll hear his roar from the west coast all the way to the East coast...

 

[yiddleboge6]

does that mean you're posing for your pic tomorrow? ...........

 

[bigbells]

I tend to remember numbers well also. Heck, I haven't had a NJ Driver's License for 28 years and I still remember that 15 digit number.

Pat...I don't think you bummed anyone out yesterday with your post...just the opposite, you touched us deeply with all you've already been thru...and now this latest stuff. I for one can't begin to fathom what you've been thru over the years and still maintain such a good attitude. You are to be admired!

Couldn't have said it better!

ok...taken before we actually started that day.....and if Classwife smacks me....I'm going to blame you..

Spoiler

surprise !!! you didn't really expect me to leave that pic here....did you?

Yes, of course I looked!

Today has been a bit of a cold and dreary day. I decided to go with some comfort food for dinner. I took some meat out of the freezer and fixed up a pot of chilli and my mom's secret recipe cornbread. I know some will say, "picture or it didn't happen". So here ya go.
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My daughter likes it so that is all that matters.

Excellent!

spoiler, my azz...

Please put any picture of your azz behind a spoiler tag. Thanks in advance.

 

[umanbean]

whats with the advertising

I see ads on my phone, but not on the computer... very annoying, especially on the limited screen real estate of a phone.

ok...taken before we actually started that day.....and if Classwife smacks me....I'm going to blame you..

Spoiler

surprise !!! you didn't really expect me to leave that pic here....did you?

Dang! Missed it!
If yiddle puts it back up, somebody PM me - quick!

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And now for something completely different.
If you have a good computer sound system, turn it up, close your eyes, and enjoy... if not, don't turn it up too loud - it'll blow your speakers up!

 

[MattB101]

I'm sorry if I bummed anyone out yesterday. I'm trying to keep my mind off of it today with a little more chemical Help. I don't take the amount I'm prescribed so maybe I should, I take about half. I emailed my old doc and see what he has to say about it. It's a lot on my mind like 90% of the time and like my Gdaughter said I have to quit doing that. I have done a lot of things in my life and had a good one. Really lucky I guess and we all have to go sometime right?
Also no I meant calf muscles, I have about 1/2 of my calves left and with these new ones being so much tighter then my old ones it puts more strain on them. I have lost 30 lbs since I had the old ones made about 3 years ago and that is the reason they have gotten so loose. Once I get used to them being tight again I'll be getting around better then I do now It'll take a couple of weeks but it will be worth it in the end. The way they make them your weight is actually put all over the upper side of the sockets very little weight actually gets to the ends of your stumps or you wouldn't be able to walk because the bones down there where they cut them off are real sensitive. So anyway your weight is supported by the sockets holding you by the upper part of the socket. I won't have to wear so many socks to make them fit. I'm up to aboout 10 plies now with theses I will be back to 1 much better. Again sorry for putting anyone feeling sorry for me, I'm not looking for that just got really depressed about the whole thing. I'm going to try to get more info. Part of the problem is I don't trust most doctors and I know my cardiologist won't say anything against my surgeon but something happened during the surgery that has always made me wonder if he tried to hurry it. I am Hep C positive and he stuck himself with a needle during the surgery so I don't know what state of mind he was in whether he tried to hurry it up or what. He couldn't operate for almost a month because of it. It's just always in the back of my mind.

Patrick,
I am praying for you every day. Not 100% sure that will work but I do know it sure can't hurt. I'm glad your getting your legs straightened out. I do know most doctors are really trustworthy. But, they don't call it the "practice" of medicine for nothing. I do know they expand their k knowledge every day and heart medicine gets better all the time. Try hard to keep the chin up and yes, take what the prescribed in anti depression meds. I'm living proof that they work. You are always welcome to share your concerns here. I have gotten through some really rough patches by sharing here. We may not have the answer but, we are excellent listeners. Talking about it does help. Know that you are not alone. We love you and care about you about as much as any group of friends can. If there is anything you need just ask, if it's in our power to give, you got it. We're especially good at bad advice. ((((Pat))))

 

[MattB101]

Keep the faith, Pat! We're rootin' for ya. And FWIW... I haven't trusted a doc since I wuz about two! The one I'm stuck with now makes doogie howzer look like a grandfather. :/

Younger is better. Newer education and more up to date in available treatment. Most people go into medicine because they want to help folks. They don't get jaded until later.

 

[oldbroad]

Good morning friends!

Y'all be very careful out there, if you have to go out n about..Mother nature seems to be on a gigantic rampage.

Tho somehow she's skipping Mi.....for now....

 

[Robert Cromwell]

Snowing here. Another couple of inches so far.
22 deg.

 

[Sterno]

chili cookin on the stove to warm my bones

 

[Kenna]

chili cookin on the stove to warm my bones

That looks so good! I'm at my sister's house. Staying with the pooches while their people are in Albuquerque taking their turn helping with BIL's Mom, who is recovering from hip surgery. I think i'll go dig in her pantry to see if there is anything to make a soup or chili. This may not be possible since they are eating really weird trying to lose weight.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

think I will pull a half gallon of chili out of the freezer.

 

[DavidOck]

think I will pull a half gallon of chili out of the freezer.

Outside the back door?

 

[Robert Cromwell]

Outside the back door?

it is 22 outside but my deep freeze is around zero.
If I kept it outside the possums, raccoons and skunks or coyotes would get it.

 

[garyoa1]

Make sure itz chili and not nic.

 

[DavidOck]

it is 22 outside but my deep freeze is around zero.
If I kept it outside the possums, raccoons and skunks or coyotes would get it.

Heck, they need to eat, too!

 

[Robert Cromwell]

Heck, they need to eat, too!

They already cost me about $50 a month in cat food.
They are a problem would not bother me if they died.

 

[Yiana]

It is snowing like crazy here in middle Tennessee. I was really hoping I wouldn't see snow my first winter here from Illinois. Stay warm and safe out there. I heard the east coast is going to get hard.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

I have named this storm Fred.