Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch-Part Six

[Bea-FL]

Not my birthday.........but I'm stealin this cake!!

Deb you csn have your own. Today is Debadoo day, right . It deserves a cake. What would you like?

 

[2legsshrt]

Sorry just got caught up been tweeting to The Donald. BB I'm not sure didn't Hillary mention Donald was born in Ethiopia last night. Who knows anymore we are all part of the melting pot called America.

 

[3mg Meniere]

October 6 marks German-American day, when the first German settlers landed in N. America.
March 17 is the day that makes the Irish proud.
Italians consider Columbus day as their day of honor.
Norwegian american day is May 21
Mexican American day is May 5 (somewhat of a misnomer)

I am sure you can find some more.

 

[2legsshrt]

I might have some of all of those who knows my dad and his sister were adopted by an older lady in around 1910, they were not realated before that and that was in Minnesota. My mothers father was from Ireland not sure about her mother. Guess I'll have to check Ancestry.com. All my relatives except for a few cousins are dead now.

 

[yiddleboge6]

IMO, since so many of the holidays were skewed when Nixon was in office, to provide three day weekends for those who work 9-5....they should just throw out all of these ethnic/country of origin days and put them under one umbrella...USA Day.....

 

[Debadoo]

Deb you csn have your own. Today is Debadoo day, right . It deserves a cake. What would you like?

oh boy! My own day!! that pineapple upside down cake looks scrumptious...... with lots of maraschino cherries in it!

 

[DancingHeretik]

Will I actually take a little road trip? I guess the only way to know is for me to take a look around tonight and see if I'm somewhere else.

I used to be a delivery driver, and I can't tell you how many times when delivering to the edge of town I was tempted to just keep on driving.

Cathy and Ellen!

 

[Bea-FL]

At the vet hospital where I worked for 17 years we had a slew of hand-outs for our clients on common diseases, first-aid, and all sorts of pet-related wellness stuff. I kept copies of all that stuff when I retired. If any of you want something specific instead of googling it PM me and I'll be happy to send you info if I have it. All this material was written by vets so you know it is accurate. The caveat to this is that this information in no way replaces the need to consult a vet if your pet is sick but it will give you some info about a condition or disease your vet has diagnosed.

Here is a general "when should I contact my vet" hand-out about how to determine if your pet needs help.

There are many possible emergencies but the following are the most serious and require immediate attention:
· Severe difficulty in breathing
· Hemorrhage
· Profound shock from any cause
· Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reactions)
· Penetrating wounds of the chest or abdomen
· Coma and loss of consciousness
· Poisoning
· Massive injuries to the body.
· Any injuries to the eye.
· Seizures
· Burns and scalds
· Heat stroke
· Bites and fight wounds
· Continuous vomiting and/or ........

Before you head to your vet:
1. Keep calm.
2. Contact the veterinary hospital, appraise them of the situation and get first aid advice.
3. Keep your pet warm and quiet. If there is possible trauma or broken limbs, keep movement to a minimum.
4. Get to the veterinary hospital as soon as possible.

Above all know your pet. Know what is normal for your pet. If your gut tells you something is wrong take action.

 

[Ken_A]

Quote for the month:
You only need two things in your tool bag.
If it moves and shouldn't - Duct Tape
If it doesn't move and should - WD-40

I can't recall......didn't have homeowners when I lived in Galveston. Will the insurance help her at all with the fence? Or do they just say act of God and wash their hands of it?

poor one had $3000 in damages a couple of months ago and doesn't want to report needing a new fence.
I told her to try contacting FEMA to see what they say.

and finally:
I'm only online spottily these days... too much political crap out there. If I forget to come by and say hey for a week or two, just have someone give me a shout via FB, or Email

 

[Nermal]

And lets not forget thst Columbus never set foot in North America.

Yeah but he made three trips to the 'new world'. No spices, no exotic gems, no precious metals and still he convinced the queen he had been to India - at least after the first two trips.

 

[Bea-FL]

Quote for the month:
You only need two things in your tool bag.
If it moves and shouldn't - Duct Tape
If it doesn't move and should - WD-40


poor one had $3000 in damages a couple of months ago and doesn't want to report needing a new fence.
I told her to try contacting FEMA to see what they say.

and finally:
I'm only online spottily these days... too much political crap out there. If I forget to come by and say hey for a week or two, just have someone give me a shout via FB, or Email

You are so right sbout the political crap. My FB page is bulging with it. I rarely go on it anymore because of that.

 

[DingerCPA]

@clnire....

 

[DancingHeretik]

Well, it's official. I have my round trip ticket to Boston! Of course, it's round trip between Boston and Dallas (not San Antonio). So, there's going to be a lot of driving.

The one consolation is that it's just one direct flight instead of 2 connecting flights.

I'm actually going outside Texas! And, I get to see my daughter and grand-daughter. It's been a long, long time.

 

[yiddleboge6]

Well, it's official. I have my round trip ticket to Boston! Of course, it's round trip between Boston and Dallas (not San Antonio). So, there's going to be a lot of driving.

The one consolation is that it's just one direct flight instead of 2 connecting flights.

I'm actually going outside Texas! And, I get to see my daughter and grand-daughter. It's been a long, long time.

We all know how much you've been looking forward to this trip.......

 

[therussellv]

Is she snoring?

Yes

Sent from a dark, twisted corner of the back porch, covered in cobwebs and slightly damp.

 

[DancingHeretik]

We all know how much you've been looking forward to this trip.......

Here's a picture of them when they visited DFW before leaving for Europe in early March 2009.

That's my son with his son and my oldest daughter with her daughter (7 1/2 years ago).

 

[Kenna]

Well, it's official. I have my round trip ticket to Boston! Of course, it's round trip between Boston and Dallas (not San Antonio). So, there's going to be a lot of driving.

The one consolation is that it's just one direct flight instead of 2 connecting flights.

I'm actually going outside Texas! And, I get to see my daughter and grand-daughter. It's been a long, long time.

Whoop! That's so great! When do you leave? When is the wedding?

 

[Iffy]

Re Columbus Day, I've been monitoring this line of discourse most of a day. I just feel da need to jump in with both 9 1/2s...

My Mom and I arrived in New York harbor back in '49 on Columbus Day! Then Ellis Island the next day. She escaped from her home country, Latvia, during WWII when the Nazis were engaging the Russian army and the battle front was approaching her home town near Riga. She had to have had more than nine lives to survive the two major fronts that she had to cross (she had two bridges blown up behind her) to get to the American sector in Germany where she met my GI Dad. Regardless, she feared and despised both political systems. Latvia had been a republic for a few years prior to da war.

Oh, and yes, she went through the rigorous citizenship process. And was damned proud for doing so!!!

Hollywood could NEVER script a screenplay to even come close to her experiences and sacrifices!!!

Very long story short (maybe too late now), some may wonder why I'm such a USA 'flag waver'. I'm a product of an American Dream that came true for my Mom and Dad! If ya don't understand, and have no idea of the sacrifices that soooo many made to allow ya to feel 'secure', then just write me off as a ravin' insane patriotic kook! I bleed red, white and blue!!!

Also must add, regardless of our past national 'wrongs', name me one nation that has provided more freedom, aid, peace and stability world wide within contemporary history. Yes, we should have possibly done more/less and could have done better. BUT, NO ONE is gonna deprive me and mine of appreciating and celebrating our heritage, especially on my 67th Columbus Day!!!

I may be old, but I surely will won't go out sniffling, whimpering and apologizing for our/my history...

ETA: My Mom's favorite lady was the Statue of Liberty; will never forget their influences!

 

[oldbroad]

Well, it's official. I have my round trip ticket to Boston! Of course, it's round trip between Boston and Dallas (not San Antonio). So, there's going to be a lot of driving.

The one consolation is that it's just one direct flight instead of 2 connecting flights.


I'm actually going outside Texas! And, I get to see my daughter and grand-daughter. It's been a long, long time.

That's wonderful Dancing! Please enjoy to the fullest every precious second!!!!!

And...pics pretty please

 

[Iffy]

OMG, ROTFLMFAO, just lost a full good mouthful of BLL...



ETA: We have a population of 324,678,666 at da moment. And these are our options?!?!?!?!?

Well, it's official. I have my round trip ticket to Boston!