Well, do drop in for a ramble anytime ShinyCat! 
I make good soup! I figure that’s always worth mentionin’. This turned out to be, according to Rachel Ray, a stoup as it was thicker than usual. IMO that made it even bettah!
I have managed to change from sweatpants and a tshirt into jeans, a pullover shirt and sneaks for Vestry meetin’. Even though my ensemble is casual, it still counts as real clothes.
I suppose I should read over this stuff I was given to read before the meetin’.
Heh. I was thinking the same thing.
Another GMTA moment.
Are we turning into one big hive mind? (Is that what it’s called? Can’t remember.)
Funny cat video (LOUNE linked to it on facebook).
Long, data-filled day. A bit more tomorrow, but after that, I’ll be basically done with the nightmare and will have someone document this process so that someone else can do it next time around.
Gotta go put Valentines together. And eat. (Any leftover soup over there, swampy?)
Back later.
GT
Hey GT, I sent you an email to the Valentine Exchange email address. :o
Right. No contractions for anyone. Not even one.
Bob, I just wanted to say thanks again for doing what you do. I’m grateful that there are people like you who are willing to do amazing volunteer work. Kudos.
Pie, good for you. I felt very smug this evening, as we were eating homemade vegetable soup with homemade pulled pork on homemade bread. Of course, that probably means that tomorrow we’ll order pizza, or something.
Bobbio–she took OFF the bipap and thought that would help that guy?!? Jeebus… :eek: What an idiot.
I am home and now it’s Chicago’s turn for Snow-pocalysp or whatever it’s called. 1-3 inches tonight, up to 7 with blowing and drifting snow tomorrow. Me, I don’t care for 3 reasons: 1. I’m off tomorrow, 2. TH leaves tomorrow, so I’ll have a day to myself and 3. I LIKE snow and worst comes to worst, I don’t go in on Wednesday (which will make my work pile up, but the NLM wasn’t even open today due to weather–that’s the National Library of Medicine–it’s on the East coast).
The only bummer is that I need to get Daughter a Valentine’s Day card and send her care package tomorrow. Oh, and I get my haircut. I’m planning on having at least 3-4 inches whacked–it’s almost down between my shoulder blades at this point. Too long.
Hugs etc prn (Latin"pro re nata"/Medicalese for as needed)
I feel out of the loop. Is a bipap like a CPAP machine? 
I’ve finally gotten over my migraine enough to eat something. Now I feel a bit more human. By tomorrow morning I should be all the way human again.
Essentially, my coffee shop buddy introduced me to his best buddy the day after my birthday and we hit it off. We’ve been going out for about…three weeks now? He’s on Facebook if any of you are stalking me there.
It’s been three years since I’ve had a boyfriend. I like it very much.
What is it with us and migraines??? All of us need to quit having them. Now.
After convincing the nurse practitioner I saw (who I liked) that I’m not depressed, nor am I unduly anxious, she decided to play vampire with me. I get the results tomorrow. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that “I’ve been feeling really dragged-out lately” translates into “depression” in a doctor’s office. But honestly, I’m not. I’d know if I needed those drugs. So now I’m torn between hoping nothing turns up and that it’s just a bit of cabin fever or something, or that something minor but explanatory turns up so she doesn’t start thinking it’s all in my head again. sigh
spaz, it’s been about the same length of time since I had a boyfriend and while I wouldn’t mind at all if the right one came along, I’m perfectly okay on my own as well. If I was to get involved with somebody it had better be serious or I’m not going to bother at this point.
Welp, after watching the news for about 2 hours straight this evening, and still no word on tomorrow’s status for work, I gave up and came to surf for a bit. I just went to OPM’s status site, and sure enough, we’re closed for tomorrow also. I dunno what’s going to happen when the next storm comes in (some time tomorrow) but that probably had something to do with the decision … that and that Metro still doesn’t have above ground stations or very many buses running yet.
Spaz yay on the date! Enjoy the chocolate cake too, btw. 
My valentines are made and ready to go … we’ve just gotta get to the post office now! LOL Glitter glue is the bomb … I guess I have very happy memories of Sparkle Paints from my childhood.
Wheee!
I managed to survive another Monday at work. Thank goodness I only have three workdays left this week.
Bobbio, I was tired and cold just reading about your bambulance shift.
My doggy is one of the three:
Depressed
Depressed and not feeling well
Not feeling well.
He’s been very subdued and moving slowly since yesterday. I checked him out to see if he’d wince or pull away if I pullled (gently) on his limbs, check his hips, paws, mouth, everything.
Usually, a Puperoni will have practically bouncing off the wall in excitement. Not yesterday; he calmy sat, thumped his tail couple of time, and gently took it in his mouth. He didn’t act like anything hurt at all. He ate and he’s eating his dog food and drinking his water. He’s also voiding with no problem. I am worried about him. I never thought I’d miss his exuberant barking and “talking” when I came home from work.
He was obviously happy to see me, but did not display his usual exuberance.
I’m going to see if he snaps out of it in a day or so; if not, I guess we need to take him to the vet.
My daughter did move out and I’m wondering if that has a little something to do with it.
I guess I better see about some sort of dinner.
Yes, add me to the headache club. I’ve had one off and on all day.
Thanks, GT! And Bubba said to tell you that he’s very sorry. 
First on two!
and in my own MMP no less.
Your welcome, Pie. And skritches to Bubba, too.
I’ve addressed all of my Valentines and am starting to write them. I love Valentine season!
Hope all the headaches are subsiding by now.
I think it’s possible that puppy is missing your daughter, Taters. Hope he’s better soon.
We’re supposed to get Snow-copalypse 2 tomorrow as well. It’s supposed to start snowing in the morning and not stop till evening. Woo hoo.
Yay on the boyfriend, Spaz!
Back to valentining.
Hugs!
GT
They’re similar, but not the same, and I’m too lazy to look up the differences right now.
Close enough for our purposes. CPAP stands for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and BiPAP is Bi-Level Airway Pressure. Here:
CPAPvsBiPAP
*The bipap versus cpap respiratory machines will be discussed and the differences explained. A cpap continuous positive airway respiratory machine provides air flow through the duration of sleep so the patient can better breathe and reduce snoring. A bipap continuous positive airway respiratory machine will apply air pressure when the patients are not breathing correctly.
The cpap versus bipap issue can cause pressure on patients who are unfamiliar with the differences. However, they will both help alleviate the symptoms of sleep apnea and cause the patients to have a more pleasant sleeping experience. Because excessive snoring is also associated with apnea, the machines will also help alleviate any sleepless nights loved ones might experience due to the excessive snoring that occurs. The issue of one machine versus another is not nearly as important as the issue of proper treatment of sleep apnea. They will be prescribed based on your need and properly explained on their use. Patients will generally get an immediate feeling of relief.*
So, if the guy had BiPAP–if he wasn’t breathing, the machine is supposed to support him. Doofus loved one removed it from him and so when he wasn’t breathing… He wasn’t breathing! <inhales deeply>
Worked, did the Booster Club minutes, now it’s Beer O’clock.
Yay for dates, Spaz!
Hey Foil Feline!
Taters, it could be the moving thing. Gordie has meltdowns when I board him.
Three cheers for BBBobbio!(and a Shamwow to dry off with)
‘Foil Feline’? =^__^=
Once again my parents went on vacation and left me here to work. This time it was just to Arizona to check out the properties they bought and visit friends who are wintering there. They asked me to feed the cats. Last time it was to ITALY and I had to do one of my mom’s craft shows in the pouring rain.
Anyway, I’m supposed to be working and I’ve goofed off all day, so I had better get off the computer.
OK…so the furrin’ Valentines are done. Domestic ones tomorrow…
Get to work, O Silver One!
Tired. Guess I’ll crawl into bed.
Hugs.
GT
I read that as the furry valentines.:eek: I don’t know if this means I need more beer or less beer.
I’m a former chapter president with Trout Unlimited and far be it for me to carp but ------- could I maybe kick the teacher in the bass for Nava instead?
And since I’m in DU too I’ll just duck out of whatever fowl direction this fish tale takes.
And leave us to flounder? Thanks!:rolleyes: