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lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

RE: Memorial Monday

NAOW · Vette's SS

Can you keep SS until it's safe to go?

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

We'll try to get take him home. If it's not safe we will turn back.

The parks are all closed here because they run along the river and the river is over the banks by five feet. They're currently trying to drain the river.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Stay safe friend.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
We'll try to get take him home. If it's not safe we will turn back.

The parks are all closed here because they run along the river and the river is over the banks by five feet. They're currently trying to drain the river.

Don't even think about driving. That is just stupid. Stay home, stay safe.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Just found a tick on my neck. Got it off. Now I am diagnosing myself with every tick-bourne disease there is.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Mellow Momma wrote:
Just found a tick on my neck. Got it off. Now I am diagnosing myself with every tick-bourne disease there is.

If the tick was not engorged, it did not have time to infect you.

jlbear71 · Guru

NJN, stay home, stay safe, stay alive. Do not risk SS or yourselves. It is not worth it. Just deal with the ex, it is easier. We went thru that a few times with DH's ex.

Today actually went pretty well. The people my mother invited are very nice and we got along well. I would hang out with them again. The funny was that the husband and DH used to work for the same company at different locations so they did not know each other.

No more blow outs with Mom. TV is at a tolerable level since we are using the surround sound too. We keep it at about 15, they had it at 75, compromised with TV at 40 and surround sound at 35. It seems to be working.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Hey NJN - Maybe this is a good time for SS's mom to come pick him up. She owes you a few, right??

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

We got SS home. The roads between us and him were not bad but the evidence of flooding is everywhere. The problem right now is that it has rained so much everything is full. The lakes, ponds, drainage ditches and everything. When it rains there's nowhere for it to go. So once it stopped it ran off but it's just standing now. Everywhere.

I was ready for SS to go home. He was not feeling well and he was whiny and dramatic.

NAOW · Vette's SS

I hope you don't end up with mosquito problems this summer from all the standing water.

NAOW · Vette's SS

Too bad we can't give all the extra water to California and other areas that need it.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

NAOW wrote:
I hope you don't end up with mosquito problems this summer from all the standing water.

Me too!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

NAOW wrote:
Too bad we can't give all the extra water to California and other areas that need it.

Me too! biggrin

Ohfour · Hooker

Today is Sweetness's 2nd birthday. Can you believe its been 2 years?
We won't talk about my exclusion in the celebration today...

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Ohfour, what happened?

chef · Guru

First and foremost, God bless everyone who has served or is currently serving. Thank you.

As to the day ... I'm ready for bed already and it's only a little past 1930. DS woke up with a fever yesterday and was lethargic all day. He was back to his normal self this morning and has spent the day making up for not being able to do anything yesterday.

DH finally saw The Avengers. I have zero interest in that movie so I stayed home with DS.

My most treasured mug broke today. It was a gift from a wonderful friend who died of cancer some years ago. I cried. DH feels bad (he put it too close to the front of the shelf and it fell). I'm not upset with him but my heart hurts because the friend who gave me that mug was near and dear to me.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I'm really sorry chef. Sometimes the littlest things mean the most and just can't be replaced.

NAOW · Vette's SS

Sorry chef. It can't be fixed?

chef · Guru

Thanks, ladies :) I still have (and will always have) the ring she gave me. I can't wear it (metal allergy) but it's tucked away in a safe spot.

NAOW: Nope, can't be fixed.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Ohfour wrote:
Today is Sweetness's 2nd birthday. Can you believe its been 2 years?
We won't talk about my exclusion in the celebration today...

What the what? She dumps the party on you and excludes you on the actual day.

Grrrrr. I adore you, but it's probably best when we visit that your daughter doesn't show up. I'd have a hard time holding my tongue at the way she treats you.

Ohfour · Hooker

Lawyerlady wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Today is Sweetness's 2nd birthday. Can you believe its been 2 years?
We won't talk about my exclusion in the celebration today...
What the what? She dumps the party on you and excludes you on the actual day.

Grrrrr. I adore you, but it's probably best when we visit that your daughter doesn't show up. I'd have a hard time holding my tongue at the way she treats you.

No no no no no...I wasn't clear, sorry.

Yesterday was her birthday. Her party is this Saturday. But they had a little family party for her that I didn't know about. It's probable that it all just randomly happened. It was Memorial Day, they were having a cook out, and decided to celebrate with the family yesterday. Minus me. It's OK, it really is. I was having an irrational moment...

ed11563 · Guru

chef wrote:
Thanks, ladies :) I still have (and will always have) the ring she gave me. I can't wear it (metal allergy) but it's tucked away in a safe spot.

NAOW: Nope, can't be fixed.

Spouse has serious metal allergies. She stopped reacting to the metal frames of her glasses when she coated them with clear nail polish.

I don't know if that will help you, but it's an idea ... it might help.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Ohfour wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Today is Sweetness's 2nd birthday. Can you believe its been 2 years?
We won't talk about my exclusion in the celebration today...
What the what? She dumps the party on you and excludes you on the actual day.

Grrrrr. I adore you, but it's probably best when we visit that your daughter doesn't show up. I'd have a hard time holding my tongue at the way she treats you.
No no no no no...I wasn't clear, sorry.
Yesterday was her birthday. Her party is this Saturday. But they had a little family party for her that I didn't know about. It's probable that it all just randomly happened. It was Memorial Day, they were having a cook out, and decided to celebrate with the family yesterday. Minus me. It's OK, it really is. I was having an irrational moment...

Was it your SILS side of the family? Cause I don't remember both sets of my grandparents being at parties together very often.

Sorry you felt left out though.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

ed11563 wrote:
chef wrote:
Thanks, ladies :) I still have (and will always have) the ring she gave me. I can't wear it (metal allergy) but it's tucked away in a safe spot.

NAOW: Nope, can't be fixed.
Spouse has serious metal allergies. She stopped reacting to the metal frames of her glasses when she coated them with clear nail polish.
I don't know if that will help you, but it's an idea ... it might help.

Why on Earth didn't she just choose plastic frames? I swear she seems to make life more difficult than it needs to be. Sorry I know she is your wife but it just seems ridiculous to choose metal frames when she knows she is allergic.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Because, Lexxy, she enjoys being miserable. There would be nothing to complain about if she actually made reasonable decisions.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Lawyerlady wrote:
Because, Lexxy, she enjoys being miserable. There would be nothing to complain about if she actually made reasonable decisions.

It is sad. I feel sorry for her & can't imagine her mental state.

Ohfour · Hooker

lilyofcourse wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Today is Sweetness's 2nd birthday. Can you believe its been 2 years?
We won't talk about my exclusion in the celebration today...
What the what? She dumps the party on you and excludes you on the actual day.

Grrrrr. I adore you, but it's probably best when we visit that your daughter doesn't show up. I'd have a hard time holding my tongue at the way she treats you.
No no no no no...I wasn't clear, sorry.
Yesterday was her birthday. Her party is this Saturday. But they had a little family party for her that I didn't know about. It's probable that it all just randomly happened. It was Memorial Day, they were having a cook out, and decided to celebrate with the family yesterday. Minus me. It's OK, it really is. I was having an irrational moment...
Was it your SILS side of the family? Cause I don't remember both sets of my grandparents being at parties together very often.

Sorry you felt left out though.

It started with SILs family, then my ExH and his mother showed up. Just all kinds of pictures flying everywhere and I'm glaringly missing...

We ALWAYS have to celebrate with SILs family. We're even expected to vacation with them. Thanksgiving is together, Christmas, New Years, they will be at the party Saturday.

I've started nipping that in the bud this year thought. We were out of town for Easter. We will be out for the 4th of July. The party I have no control over. I don't really have control over Thanksgiving and Christmas, but Jack Daniel and I just deal with it. There will NEVER be another vacation though...

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Ohfour wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
Today is Sweetness's 2nd birthday. Can you believe its been 2 years?
We won't talk about my exclusion in the celebration today...
What the what? She dumps the party on you and excludes you on the actual day.

Grrrrr. I adore you, but it's probably best when we visit that your daughter doesn't show up. I'd have a hard time holding my tongue at the way she treats you.
No no no no no...I wasn't clear, sorry.
Yesterday was her birthday. Her party is this Saturday. But they had a little family party for her that I didn't know about. It's probable that it all just randomly happened. It was Memorial Day, they were having a cook out, and decided to celebrate with the family yesterday. Minus me. It's OK, it really is. I was having an irrational moment...
Was it your SILS side of the family? Cause I don't remember both sets of my grandparents being at parties together very often.

Sorry you felt left out though.
It started with SILs family, then my ExH and his mother showed up. Just all kinds of pictures flying everywhere and I'm glaringly missing...
We ALWAYS have to celebrate with SILs family. We're even expected to vacation with them. Thanksgiving is together, Christmas, New Years, they will be at the party Saturday.
I've started nipping that in the bud this year thought. We were out of town for Easter. We will be out for the 4th of July. The party I have no control over. I don't really have control over Thanksgiving and Christmas, but Jack Daniel and I just deal with it. There will NEVER be another vacation though...

((((HUGS))))

FNW · Guru

I'm sorry ohfour.

Lindley · Guru

I'm sorry ohfour, Just love on those babies. They know you love them and are their grandma.

chef · Guru

Lexxy wrote:
ed11563 wrote:
chef wrote:
Thanks, ladies :) I still have (and will always have) the ring she gave me. I can't wear it (metal allergy) but it's tucked away in a safe spot.

NAOW: Nope, can't be fixed.
Spouse has serious metal allergies. She stopped reacting to the metal frames of her glasses when she coated them with clear nail polish.
I don't know if that will help you, but it's an idea ... it might help.

Why on Earth didn't she just choose plastic frames? I swear she seems to make life more difficult than it needs to be. Sorry I know she is your wife but it just seems ridiculous to choose metal frames when she knows she is allergic.

Ed: I can wear white gold so that's what my wedding ring is. Some days my finger will still react to the white gold though. I've tried the nail polish trick in the past. I've found that the polish doesn't last long. The earpieces of my glasses are metal but, thankfully, they are designed to "bow" out from my temples so I don't react too much to them.

Lexxy: I can't answer for Ed's wife but maybe she has a similar problem to me. I can't wear plastic frames. They're too heavy for my nose and ears to support. I've tried lightweight ones and have had the same problem. My ears are deformed (birth defect) and even getting earphones to stay put is a challenge. I have frame-less glasses with very lightweight earpieces and nose piece.

ed11563 · Guru

chef wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
ed11563 wrote:
chef wrote:
Thanks, ladies :) I still have (and will always have) the ring she gave me. I can't wear it (metal allergy) but it's tucked away in a safe spot.

NAOW: Nope, can't be fixed.
Spouse has serious metal allergies. She stopped reacting to the metal frames of her glasses when she coated them with clear nail polish.
I don't know if that will help you, but it's an idea ... it might help.

Why on Earth didn't she just choose plastic frames? I swear she seems to make life more difficult than it needs to be. Sorry I know she is your wife but it just seems ridiculous to choose metal frames when she knows she is allergic.
Ed: I can wear white gold so that's what my wedding ring is. Some days my finger will still react to the white gold though. I've tried the nail polish trick in the past. I've found that the polish doesn't last long. The earpieces of my glasses are metal but, thankfully, they are designed to "bow" out from my temples so I don't react too much to them.
Lexxy: I can't answer for Ed's wife but maybe she has a similar problem to me. I can't wear plastic frames. They're too heavy for my nose and ears to support. I've tried lightweight ones and have had the same problem. My ears are deformed (birth defect) and even getting earphones to stay put is a challenge. I have frame-less glasses with very lightweight earpieces and nose piece.

I've used clear enamel spray paint from an auto supply store on some things, but not on glasses since any paint on the lenses would be unacceptable.

If you try it, the directions are to spray LIGHTLY, wait 10 to 15 minutes, then apply the next coat.

Expect to spray it lightly 3 to 5 times. It's best to let it dry completely in between coats.