Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part Seven

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JUP! <another heavy sad sigh>

I do hope the perphect one phinds you at the perphect time :wub:

Luv ya, lil' Sis...
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My sympathy, except it's coming my way. LOL. Our forecast for Thurs. is a high of 25 and low of 3 followed by a high of 17 on Friday. Wish I could work from home for a couple of days but unfortunately there are management meetings scheduled and I can't duck out of 'em. bummer.

On a positive note, shrimp & grits for dinner was yummy. Now chillin' with a vape, the cat is stretched out and napping on my legs while the hubby is cleaning the kitchen. Some days it's nice to take time and appreciate the simple things.
Would you share your shrimp n grits recipe? I've never had it, but always wanted to try it.

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72° with a feels like 75° here. Down to 61 tonight.

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Yep my Gdaughter said it was 60 there yesterday she was in her shirtsleeves after the cold snap they had in the 40's she'll be getting here Tuesday morning at 230AM. That'll be the latest we've been up forever. Supposed to be up in the low 20's by then. Damn it's not even winter yet, we've had it good for a few years I guess we have to expect this once in a while. Just hope we don't get another 120" of snow like a few years ago.
 

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I've been in contact with the doc who whacked my legs and pulled me thru my bout of malnutrition/coma. He has agreed to do the revision surgery on my stomach if I decide to go that route. He is in Rapid City, SDak now and the head of their bariatric unit there. It is 880miles but the UW is 350 and no one in this town even wants to deal with it that I have found. I figure a 2 day drive easy especially if we get the new car we are thinking of. Toyota dealer in Spokane Valley has a 2016 Camry LE with 3K miles on it I am definately thinking of. Has 2 years remaining on the new car warranty plus a 7 year 70000 mile power train warranty cause it is a Toyota Certified car. Our is a 2006 Ford Fusion with 80000 miles that if it were a Toyota would be good to go but it has a leaking rear main seal. I'll never buy Ford again.
 

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Iffy temporary fostering for a rescue or shelter might be an idea to think about. Most programs give their foster's first dibs on adopting, and it would give you a chance to find the dog that would fit it with your situation.
I know I would be no good at that I would at that, I would get too attached and if I didn't get her I'd be sick.
 

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Would you share your shrip n grits recipe? I've never hsd it, but always wanted to try it.

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Sure! This was a new recipe for us and while others we've tried were good, this was better. We caught part of a Cooks Country show and decided to try it: Shrimp and Grits - Cook's Country. One thing that spiked our interest was the mix of milk and water for the grits. I have a cousin in Atlanta who swears you can't make good grits with just water, grits must have milk to add creaminess. The sauce was tasty since we made the shrimp stock (easy and worth the few minutes to do it). We didn't get their recommended grits, used Bob's Red Mill instead. Oh, and there's bacon! We've never had that in shrimp & grits but we'll make it again - the best rating for a recipe.
 

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I've never had it, but always wanted to try it.

Oh my, Kenna, I woulda thought Texas woulda had embraced two of da Gulf's finest offerings... wadda combo!


Iffy temporary fostering for a rescue or shelter might be an idea to think about. Most programs give their foster's first dibs on adopting, and it would give you a chance to find the dog that would fit it with your situation.

Amy, dat's a wonderful possibility! Just didn't do much research in dat direction. Am even willin' to provide/fund any special vet/diet considerations. Thank ya, Sweetheart!


I've been in contact with the doc who whacked my legs and pulled me thru my bout of malnutrition/coma. He has agreed to do the revision surgery on my stomach if I decide to go that route.

Pat, seriously, I know you've given much thought, probably constantly, 'bout your situation. Rest assured that we'll do our part via well wishes/prayers/Karma manipulations!
 

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The Peacemaker. A movie with George Clooney and Nicole Kidman couldn't possibly be terrible, but this one tries very hard.
I'm a big fan of the 1945 movie "Brief Encounter" based on a Noel Coward play. A few months back I was excited to come across a 1974 remake that I did not know existed. It starred Richard Burton and Sophia Loren and was directed by Alan Bridges, a guy who directed several movies I like. No way to go wrong, right?

Wrong It was truly bad. Burton was sleep walking, and Loren was barely more animated. Amazing that so many talented people could collaborate over such great material and produce a total snooze fest.

You know, Forrest Gump was right. You just never know what you're gonna get.
 

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We had to pay $75 but that included chipping and spaying for Sophie.

Both are included wid dat $6! Problem is da lack of qualifying adoptees. BTW, dat ophpher also includes avian AND reptilian creatures. Again, severe shortage...
 

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Pat, seriously, I know you've given much thought, probably constantly, 'bout your situation. Rest assured that we'll do our part via well wishes/prayers/Karma manipulations!
I wouldn't do it till Spring, maybe I'll start gaining a little. I'm going back to the protein I used in the first place which is supposed to be the highest quality and most easily absorbed but it is really expensive why I got off of it in the first place called Metagenics. It's not easily accessible the place I get it it has to be recommended by a doc. Might make a difference. Will try it for 1 month again. I'm supposed to eat 4-5 small meals a day. We'll see.
 

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I wouldn't do it till Spring, maybe I'll start gaining a little. I'm going back to the protein I used in the first place which is supposed to be the highest quality and most easily absorbed but it is really expensive why I got off of it in the first place called Metagenics. It's not easily accessible the place I get it it has to be recommended by a doc. Might make a difference. Will try it for 1 month again. I'm supposed to eat 4-5 small meals a day. We'll see.
Pat, could you have your doctor ask the manufacturer if they have a program for free or reduced prices to qualified patients? My mother gets Zetia free from Merck. It was costing us a lot of money, then the doctor checked and found out she qualified for help. He does a bit of paperwork, then I fill out our part, and she has gotten it free for a couple yeats now.
 

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Sure! This was a new recipe for us and while others we've tried were good, this was better. We caught part of a Cooks Country show and decided to try it: Shrimp and Grits - Cook's Country. One thing that spiked our interest was the mix of milk and water for the grits. I have a cousin in Atlanta who swears you can't make good grits with just water, grits must have milk to add creaminess. The sauce was tasty since we made the shrimp stock (easy and worth the few minutes to do it). We didn't get their recommended grits, used Bob's Red Mill instead. Oh, and there's bacon! We've never had that in shrimp & grits but we'll make it again - the best rating for a recipe.
Gotta agree on the milk. For grits & oatmeal, too!

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