Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part Three

[Diver9543]

Willy, I was reminiscing on a project that I was heading up at my last job. Just didn't seem that whatever I did was going to be appreciated. I was in my managers office venting my frustration. She listened for a while and after I was through she looked at me grinning and told me to put on my big girl panties and get the job done. I looked at her and did a bit of a shiver and grinned. She cocked her head and ask what that was about? I looked at her a grinned and said, "oooh silk". She about fell out of her chair.

 

[Debadoo]

Willy, I was reminiscing on a project that I was heading up at my last job. Just didn't seem that whatever I did was going to be appreciated. I was in my managers office venting my frustration. She listened for a while and after I was through she looked at me grinning and told me to put on my big girl panties and get the job done. I looked at her and did a bit of a shiver and grinned. She cocked her head and ask what that was about? I looked at her a grinned and said, "oooh silk". She about fell out of her chair.

she's not the only one!! ....

 

[sushigirl]

Willie ~ I hope it is sinking in just how much you are loved by our little community here on the back porch. Please check in with us when you feel yourself slipping into the darkness so we can offer up some words of encouragement, hugs, and prayers. Yes, we are praying for you! Here's some hugs and I'd cook you up some comfort food...Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon with your favorite glass/box of red wine!

 

[Debadoo]

omgggggg sushi, that looks soooo good!

 

[Wolfenstark]

One day I should try to remember the people on here who are new to me from when I first started on the front porch.
Some since then have come and gone and for a while there I let a few go by but some seem to have stuck around.

 

[Debadoo]

omgggg either me or the forum is goin wacky

 

[Wolfenstark]

First, let me say it is quite gratifying to read your comments and support .. let me pause for a moment and wipe something out of my eye that accidentally strayed in there ..

I have mind techniques I've used for the past 20+ years but I live in an altered state of reality and I don't think the way I survive would be transferable to other people.

 

[DavidOck]

That song, performed by Bette Middler on a New Year's Eve show, saved my life once during a very bad time. Of course right now Simon and Garfunkle's "I am a Rock" taken as written, not as meant, is getting me by right now during my nursing home incarceration.

That should be coming to an end soon, iirc?

PB stands for peanut butter, I'm pretty sure. Best I can figure, Debadoo must be a brand of peanut butter.

Well, there ARE "Little Debbie" treats....

omgggg either me or the forum is goin wacky

Two guesses...

 

[amoret]

That should be coming to an end soon, iirc?

Oh, I hope so - though so far all I've many is about five steps on parallel bars. That, and I may need to slow down a little just for my daughter's schedule. She's a doula (childbirth assistant) and has a client due at the end of July. Medicare wouldn't count that as a reason to spend a couple of extra days here, so I can't be too ready to leave about then.

 

[Debadoo]

two guesses...

yeah.....well......at least I'm good at it, and I am consistent!! I've decided to consider it a gift

 

[Debadoo]

Mr Auto Censor has, fortunately for you. disallowed my reply, however, if begins with F and ends with U ..

lemme help ya out a lil with that........
...

 

[Iffy]

I have mind techniques I've used for the past 20+ years but I live in an altered state of reality and I don't think the way I survive would be transferable to other people.

May I proffer that we each exist in our own, very individual, reality based upon needs, wants and expectations; and regretfully to a major extent our influential 'life mistakes'. Don't mean to get metaphysical or religious here; that's also a very personal place. BUT, the only reason to fear/question our current/future reality is our ability, or lack thereof, to control where we really want to be!

Wolf,

Must ask if you've ever tried to share your altered reality/experiences with others. If you have and have been 'rejected', then don't give up. If you haven't, I'd guess that you'd might be pleasantly surprised with support, or at least others sharing their similar stories. Some pain means we're alive!

IMHO, life is not meant to be spent alone, even within a 'crowd' . It's just not in our dna. <BTW, I'm not a fan of crowds> Regardless, everyone has a life story that can assist, comfort or reinforce others!

OK, after rereading this prior to posting, I really didn't mean to get so serious. Yes, I've been lonely, scared, doubtful and at various times insecure. Gotta say that for me, lonely is the worst. But, I always knew that I've been 'loved'! For me, THAT is the essence of life!!

So when I'm a lil' down, I'm drawn to our porchers. Just wish the love and concern shared here could be a universal given!

omgggg either me or the forum is goin wacky

Ya don't even want to know da Vegas odds...

 

[Janet H]

Tukii FINALLY got on my lap and stayed there for two hours!

Awwww, you've been adopted! You may have a hard time getting comfortable in that chair without her now! She's beautiful.

 

[oldbroad]

Awwww, you've been adopted! You may have a hard time getting comfortable in that chair without her now! She's beautiful.

Lol!!! I certainly have! And thanks...I personally think she is too, in an unusual way.
I wasn't going to have any pets as i considered myself too old and what would become of it when i "passed"...

Tukii obviously had other plans for me And what a joy she's been! Filled an empty place that i didn't even know i had!

 

[clnire]

Pets have a way of doing that..

 

[MikeE3]

Tukii FINALLY got on my lap and stayed there for two hours!

ah ha ... the training has begun ... yours ... not hers.

Willy, I was reminiscing on a project that I was heading up at my last job. Just didn't seem that whatever I did was going to be appreciated. I was in my managers office venting my frustration. She listened for a while and after I was through she looked at me grinning and told me to put on my big girl panties and get the job done. I looked at her and did a bit of a shiver and grinned. She cocked her head and ask what that was about? I looked at her a grinned and said, "oooh silk". She about fell out of her chair.

too funny!

 

[DancingHeretik]

Update on the daring adventures of The Dancing One:

Survived the night, bravely of course. Picked up prescriptions this morning, and was back on schedule by noon. According to the visiting nurse, my inability to breathe (and need to sleep sitting up so I could catch my breath) has to do with an elevated heart rate. I did not know that. So, my 'exercise' program has been curtailed for the time being. Although, it's been a lot better since my pills started to kick in.

I've been experimenting with 80 PG/ 20 VG with no nic or flavoring. It's passable, but no thrill. I'll try to vape it as much as I can for the next week or two to help keep my heart rate closer to normal. Although, honestly, I'm not sure it really makes a difference.

My daughter has been an absolute angel and life-saver. Her mind is clear while mine is still fuzzy. She has been helping me make sure all my meds are taken properly and has been patiently fixing every meal and snack according to 'regulations'.

She'll be taking me in for blood test(s) in the morning (something to do with Coumadin). Then, she's taking off work for a bit in the afternoon to run me to a doctor's appt.

In the meantime, I've discovered my mail from the hospital re: Financial Assistance Program. They sent it a week before my surgery! But, I still have a week to get stuff turned in to them. Cross your fingers!

My son and his family went back to Fort Worth this morning, and my brother visited all afternoon. Guess what he brought me?! A washer and dryer! Old and beat-up, but definitely working! My brother may be a little gruff at times; but, he really is a very kind person underneath!

 

[yiddleboge6]

(((Dancing))) How wonderful that everything is beginning to look up for you and that you're feeling better after the fiasco with your scrips last night. Please know that we're all continuing to send as much positive healing energy your way as we can.

 

[Debadoo]

IMHO, life is not meant to be spent alone, even within a 'crowd' . It's just not in our DNA. <BTW, I'm not a fan of crowds> Regardless, everyone has a life story that can assist, comfort or reinforce others!

That was so well put! very glad you got serious!

Ya don't even want to know da Vegas odds...

don't make me git my skillet bubba!!

 

[Debadoo]

(((((((((((((Dancin))))))))))) so wonderful to see you post!!! And what an upbeat animated post. So glad you got the meds, and are being well taken care of!! How wonderful to get the washer and dryer, that was so sweet, and I'm so thrilled for y'all!! ((((((((Dancin's daughter))))) pass that one on to her please for keeping us updated, she's a doll. Much love and prayers!