Older People 55 and Up

[Rat2chat2]

Oh my, how long ago did you get the poison oak? I didn't know it lasted that long! Feel better, you are in my prayers too. Also how is your foot? I have a family of diabetics and feet are very dangerous when you get blisters and such!

Bruce and I watched the video, it is hysterical!

Oh the blister healed wonderfully in fact I have a nice callus as a reminder. Haven't tried the new tennis shoes yet but I think they will cause happy feet. The poison oaks has been around for two weeks. I tried to go without Benadryl yesterday but broke down this morning and took another one. I just got some cream that says not to use it with oral medication so I will try that next. Believe it or not, soft scrub helps tremendously. Thank you so much for asking. Ditto on your feelings TX. He is always so kind that initially I thought he was a woman. I have real gender issues. Now he is just a man I wish climbed in my family tree. heehee All of ya'll have become quite special. Hope you and everyone have a great day.

I thought the video was funny. I envisioned the little chinese man working at FT. heehee

 

[Rat2chat2]

Where is everyone? Are ya'll having a party and didn't invite me? bahahahahahaha

 

[bigbells]

About 80 new posts in this thread since I last checked in, will read them shortly.

Dad's doing well...usually 2 steps forward 1 step back. Sometimes 1 step forward and 2 steps back, especially following a particularly busy day. Despite the maladies Dad is keeping up with all kinds of things including his duties as an officer of UFO, United Flying Octogenarians. He grounded himself 3 or 4 years ago due to deteriorating eyesight but flew until he was 83. I am thankful every day because Dad's medical troubles don't include Alzheimer's or dementia. He's also working on various plans to sell his company and retire. I retired two years ago. Although people can't tell my booming voice from Dad's, the drive to be self-employed and work past minimum retirement age was NOT passed on to me and I have no sorrow about it. Dad's got several long-time dedicated and very capable employees who handle things quite smoothly when he's not doing much active participation.

Anyway, I originally planned to come here to NJ and stay with Dad and my stepmom Iona for 5 days. As it turns out I'll be staying at least a month and quite likely 2 or more months. I brought enough vaping supplies for only a couple of weeks so have already ordered and received more joose from MBV. When I think of the joose in terms of acceptablility, it's very good. But when I think of it in comparison to what I've been making myself, it's mediocre. So I've ordered some nic juice, PG, VG and flavorings that should be here shortly.

The MBV pre-made flavors that I bought were Red Licorice flavor and Wine Blush Chablis flavor with 2 extra flavor shots each. 3 or 4 extra flavor shots would not have been too much. Both flavors do a remarkable job of matching their names. MBV is out of stock on all menthol flavors so I had to go outside my usual box.

 

[Rat2chat2]

About 80 new posts in this thread since I last checked in, will read them shortly.

Dad's doing well........ usual box.

So glad you popped in and gave us an update. Bless his heart and yours too. I know being away from home is hard. (well I imagine it would be if I went ever went somewhere) Glad you got supplies coming. Keep us posted when you get a chance and take care of yourself too.

 

[MikeE3]

About 80 new posts in this thread since I last checked in, will read them shortly.

Dad's doing well...usually 2 steps forward 1 step back. Sometimes 1 step forward and 2 steps back, especially following a particularly busy day. Despite the maladies Dad is keeping up with all kinds of things including his duties as an officer of UFO, United Flying Octogenarians. He grounded himself 3 or 4 years ago due to deteriorating eyesight but flew until he was 83. I am thankful every day because Dad's medical troubles don't include Alzheimer's or dementia. He's also working on various plans to sell his company and retire. I retired two years ago. Although people can't tell my booming voice from Dad's, the drive to be self-employed and work past minimum retirement age was NOT passed on to me and I have no sorrow about it. Dad's got several long-time dedicated and very capable employees who handle things quite smoothly when he's not doing much active participation.

Anyway, I originally planned to come here to NJ and stay with Dad and my stepmom Iona for 5 days. As it turns out I'll be staying at least a month and quite likely 2 or more months. I brought enough vaping supplies for only a couple of weeks so have already ordered and received more joose from MBV. When I think of the joose in terms of acceptablility, it's very good. But when I think of it in comparison to what I've been making myself, it's mediocre. So I've ordered some nic juice, PG, VG and flavorings that should be here shortly.

The MBV pre-made flavors that I bought were Red Licorice flavor and Wine Blush Chablis flavor with 2 extra flavor shots each. 3 or 4 extra flavor shots would not have been too much. Both flavors do a remarkable job of matching their names. MBV is out of stock on all menthol flavors so I had to go outside my usual box.

It's so nice you're care enough and are willing to stay with 'em for an extended time (yet alone are in a position to be able to do it). Best wishes and prayers for you and the family.

 

[Janet H]

About 80 new posts in this thread since I last checked in, will read them shortly.

Dad's doing well...usually 2 steps forward 1 step back. Sometimes 1 step forward and 2 steps back, especially following a particularly busy day. Despite the maladies Dad is keeping up with all kinds of things including his duties as an officer of UFO, United Flying Octogenarians. He grounded himself 3 or 4 years ago due to deteriorating eyesight but flew until he was 83. I am thankful every day because Dad's medical troubles don't include Alzheimer's or dementia. He's also working on various plans to sell his company and retire. I retired two years ago. Although people can't tell my booming voice from Dad's, the drive to be self-employed and work past minimum retirement age was NOT passed on to me and I have no sorrow about it. Dad's got several long-time dedicated and very capable employees who handle things quite smoothly when he's not doing much active participation.

Anyway, I originally planned to come here to NJ and stay with Dad and my stepmom Iona for 5 days. As it turns out I'll be staying at least a month and quite likely 2 or more months. I brought enough vaping supplies for only a couple of weeks so have already ordered and received more joose from MBV. When I think of the joose in terms of acceptablility, it's very good. But when I think of it in comparison to what I've been making myself, it's mediocre. So I've ordered some nic juice, PG, VG and flavorings that should be here shortly.

The MBV pre-made flavors that I bought were Red Licorice flavor and Wine Blush Chablis flavor with 2 extra flavor shots each. 3 or 4 extra flavor shots would not have been too much. Both flavors do a remarkable job of matching their names. MBV is out of stock on all menthol flavors so I had to go outside my usual box.

Geeze, get busy and don't check in for a bit and its hard to catch up!! I've been busy with company and getting ready for some short trips and my stained glass class. Doing some research for the stained glass introduced me to polymer clay which looks like it would be fun too so now I'm going to be really busy!!

It's wonderful that you're able to spend the time with your Dad, even if it is for medical reasons. Glad to hear he's still progressing and set backs are to be expected.

How nice to be able to order what you need online and have it show up at your door. What would we do without the net? And to think that at one time I couldn't understand why anyone would need a computer at home.

 

[bigbells]

Geeze, get busy and don't check in for a bit and its hard to catch up!! I've been busy with company and getting ready for some short trips and my stained glass class. Doing some research for the stained glass introduced me to polymer clay which looks like it would be fun too so now I'm going to be really busy!!

It's wonderful that you're able to spend the time with your Dad, even if it is for medical reasons. Glad to hear he's still progressing and set backs are to be expected.

How nice to be able to order what you need online and have it show up at your door. What would we do without the net? And to think that at one time I couldn't understand why anyone would need a computer at home.

Thanks, and hope you enjoy learning the art skills! Can't wait to see the unique APV rack you could come up with.

Yep, it's hard to remember what life was like BC (before computers).

 

[Uncle Willie]

Geeze, get busy and don't check in for a bit and its hard to catch up!! I've been busy with company and getting ready for some short trips and my stained glass class. Doing some research for the stained glass introduced me to polymer clay which looks like it would be fun too so now I'm going to be really busy!!

Too many of us do not spend enough time exercising the right side of the brain .. and then wonder why something just feels missing in life .. there is much to be said about creativity and well being .. whether you play an instrument, carve a duck, sing a song, make a quilt, paint a picture or whatever, we as humans need that creative outlet .. it's been that way since the first cave painting ..

And we expect to see pics when you have a completed project ..

 

[Janet H]

Willie, I totally agree with you. The problem is my right brain is willing, my abilities are sorely lacking and my practical side is always trying to take over! I may not be able to create something beautiful, but at least I'll have fun trying! If I ever get a project completed I'll post a picture if you promise not to laugh!

 

[3mg Meniere]

Willie, that graphic is such a vivid educational tool. I luveit!! It is so true that all of us must take the time to exercise all parts of our brains. A healthy mind is one in which all parts work together. For me, writing has been a moderately creative and intuitive activity for the past few years. However, it hasn't been enough. Without a sewing machine, I had very few opportunities to satisfy my creative side. Since getting involved in a quilting club, I have experienced much less restlessness.

However, we must also remember that the rear part of the brain is more involved in perception, while the frontal parts are more abstract and complex. To concentrate too much on the right and left dichotomy in brain function is just as fallacious as concentrating too much on the right and left dichotomy in politics.

 

[Uncle Willie]

Willie, I totally agree with you. The problem is my right brain is willing, my abilities are sorely lacking and my practical side is always trying to take over! I may not be able to create something beautiful, but at least I'll have fun trying! If I ever get a project completed I'll post a picture if you promise not to laugh!

Janet, you know I'd never laugh ..

I've associated with artists most all of my adult life and it's very, very rare that any of them actually thought they were any good or that their work deserved praise .. in fact, most thought it was crap ..

I find no inspiration in Jackson Pollacks paint dripping yet I loves me a nice piece of stained glass ..

You have to just let yourself go .. relax and let it flow ..

 

[Uncle Willie]

 

[Ken_A]

Yep. I figured out what my problem was.
On the left side of my brain there is nothing right and on the right side of my brain,there is nothing left!

 

[Janet H]

Janet, you know I'd never laugh ..

I've associated with artists most all of my adult life and it's very, very rare that any of them actually thought they were any good or that their work deserved praise .. in fact, most thought it was crap ..

I find no inspiration in Jackson Pollacks paint dripping yet I loves me a nice piece of stained glass ..

You have to just let yourself go .. relax and let it flow ..

Well, I relaxed and let it flow all over the craft store today when I picked out the glass for my project. Glass is so pretty and there's SO MANY CHOICES!! I have no idea if these pieces are actually going to look good once they're put together, but I'll at least find out how to do it and then can do my own thing at home over time. Actually I could have stayed there all day and just admired all the beautiful glass pieces.

 

[malkuth]

Yep. I figured out what my problem was.
On the left side of my brain there is nothing right and on the right side of my brain,there is nothing left!

One thing I learned a long time ago.

Right handed people primarily use the left side of the brain.
Left handed people primarily use the right side of the brain.
That is why only left handed people are in their right mind.

 

[Iffy]

What an awesome and destined event down at the ‘office’ this afternoon!!! Let’s see if I can pull off a Reader’s Digest Condensed version (I’ll leave da large print option up to ya’ll)…

While sitting down by our local boat ramp with my fellow ‘ramp rats’, an ‘older’ frail lady came up and asked if anyone could help her reassemble her cell phone. She had dropped it and was clueless how to put it back together.

I took the phone/batt/cover and demonstrated how to reinstall the batt. While I was explaining/demonstrating the steps, I noticed she had a TW 1100 eGo batt with a carto tank on a lanyard.

Asked her how long she had been vaping (three weeks and frustrated/agitated due to continued withdrawal symptoms) and how she liked it (“No more cigs fer me! I already feel better.”). Well, didn’t take too long to determine she was under ‘nicing’ based upon her agitation, mood descriptions and smoking history (over 45 years, 2 PaD). TW insisted she needed 16mg!

Almost two hours later, the 70 y.o. sweet lady knew she was under nic vaping. I recommended she try 24mg and ‘vape thru’ the urges and edginess. Totally Wicked was to blame and the future looked bright. I gave her two new extra spare 650 mAh batts, charging cable and an automotive USB adapter for her trip to NC next week to get away from her non-cooperative husband and critical friends. Also warned her to be sure to have plenty of supplies.

She was sooooo relieved, to tears, to know that someone understood what was she was going through and had offered some hope and encouragement.

Since she now has my phone number and knows where I ‘hang out’. I’m sure am lookin’ forward to this follow-up!!!

Did I mention that this was an awesome afternoon?

 

[Janet H]

GOOD JOB IFFY!!!

 

[balwin]

Almost two hours later, the 70 y.o. sweet lady knew she was under nic vaping. I recommended she try 24mg and ‘vape thru’ the urges and edginess. I gave her two new extra spare 650 mAh batts, charging cable and an automotive USB adapter

Since she now has my phone number and knows where I ‘hang out’. I’m sure am lookin’ forward to this follow-up!!!

Did I mention that this was an awesome afternoon?

You sir are a scholar and a gentleman... and also an all around great guy! I hope you invited her to come visit us here so we can meet, greet and encourage her too!

 

[balwin]

About 80 new posts in this thread since I last checked in, will read them shortly.

Dad's doing well...

Anyway, I originally planned to come here to NJ and stay with Dad and my stepmom Iona for 5 days. As it turns out I'll be staying at least a month and quite likely 2 or more months.

BigBells it's good to hear your dad is doing well. Enjoy your visit. An interesting selection when you put licorice and champagne together... Prayers are with you!

 

[Iffy]

I hope you invited her to come visit us here so we can meet, greet and encourage her too!

Unfortunately, she does not own a 'puter. In fact, her cell phone was a new recent gift from her daughter, ergo the reassembly lesson.

Her grandson (non-smoker/non-vaper) has been her vaping info source/support (not counting da totally clueless TW 'clerks') due to his vaping acquaintances. From our conversation, I take it that he is the only person that is trying to assist her up to this point.

Since she had already found a TW flav she enjoys and favors, I wasn't going to confuse her with offering my DIYs. Hopefully that will occur once she finds her comfort level. She even wasn't aware that she could swap tanks or how to move the lanyard/collar to a different batt.

What was obvious was that she had a taste of 'bakky 'freedom', but not the knowledge nor proper assistance to minimize withdrawal and intensify the vaping adventure.

Of all my v-verts, Martha has captured my total devotion to her success. So help me, with her, I saw myself 'bout two weeks into my 10 week cold-turkey attempt 'bout 20 years ago (was not a pleasent situation!).

I've left out many details. But suffice to say that it was a near ethereal experience!