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

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Lindley · Guru

Happy Anniversary!🍹💑

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Congratulations.

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

Thanks! Seems like just yesterday in some ways. Other ways not. Wouldn't trade him for anything.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Congratulations, NJN!

I'm guessing he wouldn't trade YOU either.

flan

weltschmerz · Guru

Happy Anniversary!
I've been sick all weekend, so sick that I haven't gone in to work. Picked up a GI bug.
I was so dehydrated, I couldn't walk. My foot, calf and hand muscles were cramping up every time I'd move, from potassium depletion.
When I wasn't puking, I was screaming.
I would have gone to the ER first thing Monday morning if it hadn't abated. By ambulance.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

weltschmerz wrote:
Happy Anniversary!
I've been sick all weekend, so sick that I haven't gone in to work. Picked up a GI bug.
I was so dehydrated, I couldn't walk. My foot, calf and hand muscles were cramping up every time I'd move, from potassium depletion.
When I wasn't puking, I was screaming.
I would have gone to the ER first thing Monday morning if it hadn't abated. By ambulance.

That's awful. I'm so sorry you had to go through that.

flan

weltschmerz · Guru

I wasn't even able to hold down a teaspoon of Gatordade.
Then I remembered how effective pot is for nausea and vomiting in chemo patients.
Just the thought of smoking anything would start another spate of vomiting, but I forced myself.
Ive been able to down 2 cups of Gatorade since then, so I think I'll be OK. Feeling much better. Still have the cramping, but that will go away the more I can drink.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

weltschmerz wrote:
I wasn't even able to hold down a teaspoon of Gatordade.
Then I remembered how effective pot is for nausea and vomiting in chemo patients.
Just the thought of smoking anything would start another spate of vomiting, but I forced myself.
Ive been able to down 2 cups of Gatorade since then, so I think I'll be OK. Feeling much better. Still have the cramping, but that will go away the more I can drink.

Even though you're a nurse, it's still damn scary being that sick.

flan

weltschmerz · Guru

flan327 wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
I wasn't even able to hold down a teaspoon of Gatordade.
Then I remembered how effective pot is for nausea and vomiting in chemo patients.
Just the thought of smoking anything would start another spate of vomiting, but I forced myself.
Ive been able to down 2 cups of Gatorade since then, so I think I'll be OK. Feeling much better. Still have the cramping, but that will go away the more I can drink.
Even though you're a nurse, it's still damn scary being that sick.
flan

Nurses are the worst patients in the world.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

weltschmerz wrote:
flan327 wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
I wasn't even able to hold down a teaspoon of Gatordade.
Then I remembered how effective pot is for nausea and vomiting in chemo patients.
Just the thought of smoking anything would start another spate of vomiting, but I forced myself.
Ive been able to down 2 cups of Gatorade since then, so I think I'll be OK. Feeling much better. Still have the cramping, but that will go away the more I can drink.
Even though you're a nurse, it's still damn scary being that sick.
flan
Nurses are the worst patients in the world.

Are you sure? I thought that honor went to husbands...

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Peyton Manning is the oldest QB to go to the Super Bowl.

flan

FNW · Guru

Yay for Peyton.
Sorry you were ill, Welt.

We're still snowed in. They sent a single axle truck in to try to dig us out. After spending 3 hours on one street, he gave up and said he was going to request larger equipment. Duh.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Yuck, FNW. I hate being unable to go.

My biggest problem this morning is a frosted over windshield.

Van is running. Maybe it won't be long.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Happy anniversary NJN!

I hope you feel better soon, welts.

Hi flan and Lindley and Lily and FNW and all the Good Geeks.

I hope they get the snow cleared soon, for you guys who got buried with it.

I'm sure being stuck at home is going to get old pretty quick. cry

I was up all night watching the tennis.

I'm really going to have to learn how to nap. wink

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Dear Trudy:

My condolences!

flan

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

flan327 wrote:
Dear Trudy:

My condolences!

flan

What? confuse

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

just Czech wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Dear Trudy:

My condolences!

flan
What?

Isn't Trudy a Pats fan?

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Snowing here this morning. The really big flakes are coming down. Looks beautiful, but we know the drill for after it's over. Ugh.

Happy anniversary NJN.

Welts, gosh, you were sick. Hope today leads to more improvement.

Started putting the body of a quilt together this morning. Banging my head against a wall while the quilts sits in the time out corner.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
just Czech wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Dear Trudy:

My condolences!

flan
What?
Isn't Trudy a Pats fan?

Oh, okay. Got yah. Sorry, Trudy.

Dona Worry Be Happy · Vette's SS!!

Fred will NOT sleep more than two hours at a stretch. Gah.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Dona Worry Be Happy wrote:
Fred will NOT sleep more than two hours at a stretch. Gah.

You have a BABY!

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

just Czech wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Dear Trudy:

My condolences!

flan
What?

Czech,

I'm sorry. I thought everyone knew! She brags about Brady being her boyfriend.

flan

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

flan327 wrote:
just Czech wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Dear Trudy:

My condolences!

flan
What?
Czech,
I'm sorry. I thought everyone knew! She brags about Brady being her boyfriend.
flan

How did I miss the boyfriend part?!!!

Poor Trudy.

wink

chef · Guru

Happy Anniversary, NJN!

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

Thanks again. Welts, so sorry you're that sick. I know it's horrible being sick. I hope you get back on your feet soon. Hope everyone who is snowed in gets dug out soon.

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

Hahaha. I was reading another site and this lady adopted a ****roach from the zoo and named it after her ex husband. THAT'S funny.

weltschmerz · Guru

flan327 wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
flan327 wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
I wasn't even able to hold down a teaspoon of Gatordade.
Then I remembered how effective pot is for nausea and vomiting in chemo patients.
Just the thought of smoking anything would start another spate of vomiting, but I forced myself.
Ive been able to down 2 cups of Gatorade since then, so I think I'll be OK. Feeling much better. Still have the cramping, but that will go away the more I can drink.
Even though you're a nurse, it's still damn scary being that sick.
flan
Nurses are the worst patients in the world.
Are you sure? I thought that honor went to husbands...
flan

It's the opposite of husbands. Men always think they're dying.

Nurses are convinced they'll pull though. There's an old joke about nurses' tombstones.

The inscription will read "I'll be fine!! Leave me alone!"

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

That's funny, welts!

Are you feeling better?

flan

weltschmerz · Guru

Yes, I can hold down fluids. I'll try to tackle some soup later on this evening.
I need a bath desperately, but I'm still weak and shaky. My son will be home later so he can supervise and make sure I don't drown.
Potassium depletion can cause cardiac problems and so can hot water. Put them together.....

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

weltschmerz wrote:
Yes, I can hold down fluids. I'll try to tackle some soup later on this evening.
I need a bath desperately, but I'm still weak and shaky. My son will be home later so he can supervise and make sure I don't drown.
Potassium depletion can cause cardiac problems and so can hot water. Put them together.....

I was wondering who could come by & check on/help you.

A warm shower, maybe?

flan

weltschmerz · Guru

flan327 wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
Yes, I can hold down fluids. I'll try to tackle some soup later on this evening.
I need a bath desperately, but I'm still weak and shaky. My son will be home later so he can supervise and make sure I don't drown.
Potassium depletion can cause cardiac problems and so can hot water. Put them together.....
I was wondering who could come by & check on/help you.
A warm shower, maybe?
flan

My son's been coming by regularly to check on me, bringing me Gatorade, ginger ale and feeding the cat.

I don't have a shower. This is a weird little house. I do have a massive, antique claw foot tub, big enough to have parties in.

jlbear71 · Guru

Sending healing thoughts, Welts.

Happy Anniversary NJN!

Fred is a cutie and will eventually sleep thru the night. Hopefully.

Czech, I am envious of your quilting/sewing abilities. I can barely sew or crochet a straight line.

Flan, stay warm

Our driveway was cleared yesterday. Most of the main roads are pretty clear around here. Side streets could still use another plowing since they have turned to slush and will refreeze overnight.

Going to check out a few gun ranges. DB wants us to buy one of his guns and we want to make sure we could use it around here without spending a fortune. Where DB lives, it is mostly farms still so there are plenty of areas to target practice.

We will finish running errands IF DH's problem employee would leave him alone. DH is working from home but PC is IMing him with stupid questions like "should I do this or that" Dude, make a dang decision. You work alone at that facility, you do not need to run to your supervisor for every decision.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Thank you, jlbear. Today you might not admire my skills so much... I sewed a whole row of eight blocks together without thread in the bobbin.

Yup, the seamstress is an idiot today.

I could have kicked myself...

Glad you are dug out of the snow!

jlbear71 · Guru

just Czech wrote:
Thank you, jlbear. Today you might not admire my skills so much... I sewed a whole row of eight blocks together without thread in the bobbin.

Yup, the seamstress is an idiot today.

I could have kicked myself...

Glad you are dug out of the snow!

But at least you can thread a bobbin. That is why I failed that part of HomeEc. Teacher took pity on me and had me hand sew a square pillow. That is the only reason I passed sewing in HomeEc. Cooking, that part was easy and I blew most of the rest of the class away.

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

I loved Home Ec. I excelled at it so it made me feel comfortable there.

chef · Guru

I sucked at Home Ec. Thankfully, it was only one quarter. I was much happier in wood shop and did well at that.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I can sew on a button...

flan

chef · Guru

flan327 wrote:
I can sew on a button...

flan

So can I! Just don't expect it to actually STAY on ...

FNW · Guru

Our street.

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

We didn't take home ec or shop. Weren't allowed if you took honors classes.

Today was my first day in my new position. One of my peers who became a subordinate bought me a chocolate cupcake to celebrate. Screw the cleanse. I ate it and loved every minute.

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

I went to a huge high school. Really big. We had a daycare there and an auto body shop. You could take child development and then you had to put what you learned to use. People could also bring their cars in for oil changes and things the guys were learning. I loved the cooking part of home ec. Go figure. And I loved sewing even though I rarely do it anymore. I think the most valuable thing they taught me in sewing is how to make your own pattern. I have free handed so many clothes thanks to learning this.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

FNW wrote:
Our street.

That's amazing.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Mellow Momma wrote:
We didn't take home ec or shop. Weren't allowed if you took honors classes.

Today was my first day in my new position. One of my peers who became a subordinate bought me a chocolate cupcake to celebrate. Screw the cleanse. I ate it and loved every minute.

Oh, I thought you had already started. My bad.

If you hadn't eaten the cupcake, you would have hurt her feelings.

flan

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

Mellow Momma wrote:
We didn't take home ec or shop. Weren't allowed if you took honors classes.

Today was my first day in my new position. One of my peers who became a subordinate bought me a chocolate cupcake to celebrate. Screw the cleanse. I ate it and loved every minute.

hahaha! You're now on the chocolate cleanse.

Lindley · Guru

Wow! FNW that is a lot of snow. Hope you get to feeling better weltschmerz , it is no fun being sick.

Njn, your school sounded a lot like mine. We had a child development class and we got to go to pre-schoolschool in the area and help out for a couple of hours the first semester and 2nd semester we had a pre-school on campus for a couple of hours. It was fun.

Lindley · Guru

flan327 wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:
We didn't take home ec or shop. Weren't allowed if you took honors classes.

Today was my first day in my new position. One of my peers who became a subordinate bought me a chocolate cupcake to celebrate. Screw the cleanse. I ate it and loved every minute.
Oh, I thought you had already started. My bad.
If you hadn't eaten the cupcake, you would have hurt her feelings.
flan

Chocolate cupcakes are worth cheating for.

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

Lindley wrote:
Wow! FNW that is a lot of snow. Hope you get to feeling better weltschmerz , it is no fun being sick.

Njn, your school sounded a lot like mine. We had a child development class and we got to go to pre-schoolschool in the area and help out for a couple of hours the first semester and 2nd semester we had a pre-school on campus for a couple of hours. It was fun.

Yeah, it was more like half a day for the kids. I think it was probably a mothers day out program type thing. It wasn't all day for working moms. And it, obviously, didn't run all year round. It was fun though. We had to plan nutritious snacks and educational games for them.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

We had home ec. and shop in middle school.

They were electives in high school.

jlbear71 · Guru

Home Ec was taught in our Junior High which went thru 9th grade. High School was for grades 10-12. I only had it in ninth grade and missed having it in earlier years. I went to Catholic school thru eighth grade.

We had child development in high school which was the same as NJNs. Most of the 15 kids there were children of students. The children stayed the same but the students changed every two semesters (we had 4 semesters per school year).