Saw the Housing woman downstairs yesterday. I mentioned the letter. I told her I was still trying and she said, Oh I got it, you’re good, its says you don’t work there any more.
I asked for a copy for the food stamps place.
She got me the copy and e mailed me, You’re right, it doesn’t say that.
I’m too honest.
Almost thought I had it there.
75 today, just right.
The “we’ve always done it that way” is strong out here. It actually makes sense, WV is basically one big retirement home. Many of the young people (like hubs and most of his cousins) leave the state for better opportunities elsewhere and then come back to be closer to family when they retire. Twenty percent of the population of West Virginia is over 65. (Florida has 21.3% and Maine leads the list at 21.8%. cite:Which U.S. States Have the Oldest Populations? | PRB
I’m sorry about the sudden death of one of your colleagues, I’m sure it was a shock to everyone. My thoughts are with his family.
We haven’t heard back from the rescue group. Now that Hubs has realized that Charlie would be a good fit, he is most anxious. He woke me up at 6 to ask what my email password was (like he really thought I’d be able to remember it that early in the morning) so he could check for a reply from the rescue group and plugged my phone in to be sure I won’t miss any calls.
I feel fairly confident that we will have another kitty by this time next week.
I wonder if perhaps it might be wise to have a medical type person look at it before you start self treating?
I once was someone who read applications and did interviews. I hated it so much that I got myself demoted right back out of that position. I wish you much success.
I’ve been wondering about @nelliebly as well.
So my plan for the day is to take my stack of paperwork back to Motor Vehicles and see if I can get my new drivers license. I have our deed, a utility bill with my name on it, an official letter addressed to me, junk mail with my name on it and a bank document. That should be enough to prove that I live here as long as I don’t say anything, cause as soon as I open my mouth, folks know that I ain’t from 'round these parts.
ETA I found Charlie’s pic. The listing says he’s “large”. He is not a large cat, he’s medium sized at best.
Sure, why not. 
It’s not that bad; though given our stereotypical weather, it’s odd that Washingtonians can’t drive in the rain. Of course it’s Summer now. I think Washingtonians are unused to driving in sunshine, and that makes them drive poorly. It’s hard to drive in sunshine when you’re unused to it! Winter, of course, can have as little as eight hours of daylight; so people are commuting in the dark on both ends. That’s just weird, and it messes drivers up. In Summer, we can have up to 16 hours of daylight; so people are driving in sunshine at a time when even the birds should still be asleep. That’s just weird, and it messes people up. Then you have the Canadians who like to whip around you at high speed, get into your lane in front of you, and then slow down…
It takes me three to three and a half hours to get home on Tuesdays. Three hours yesterday.
Got ribs in the smoker - actually got them started a bit after 7. Wish I’d remembered to put the rub on last night. Dammit. Still, they should be good.
FCD got all but $5 moved to our credit union. Since MIL’s name was primary on the Navy Federal account, she has to be the one to close it. It would take more that $5 in gas to take her there and back, so the account will remain. So that’s done.
MIL has had her shower and she’s dozing in her chair with the oxygen tube up her nose. 
I don’t understand how she’ll take oxygen when the hospice folks tell her to, but not when we suggest it. Yes I do - she considers it some sort of personal failing to need it. Whatevs - she’s using it now.
I may nap - short night for some unknown reason. My sleep cycle is erratic at best. Alas…
Good morning all. Stayed in bed until nearly 8am just because I could, so starting the day a bit later. Major duty today will be hauling the trash and recycle bins to the curb for pickup tomorrow, will probably do that this evening. Swimming is the designated exercise for the day, but feeling a case of the ‘donwanna’s’ coming on, so might take some work to get me there. 40-60% chance of rain this afternoon/evening, could really use it now.
JtC, nice pic. Looking forward to Charlie stories soon. And I’ve always had good service at my local Staples, albeit they always ask if I want to get a membership (or whatever they call it). And sounds like a win-win on the bed. Good luck on the Driver’s license gauntlet.
{{Sari}}; feel better soon.
boo fae, the best minions usually don’t stay the longest, they end up with better jobs; you’ll just have to soldier on.
FCM, I have a PNC credit card and some issues with it have convinced me that’s all the relationship I want with them. And hope the itching isn’t scabies and goes away soon.
Taters, never had to do the physical interviews, but did sit on a few GS-12 panels (people applying for GS-12 jobs) to whittle the numbers down and that wasn’t much fun either. Hoping today’s batch is more impressive.
talkie, glad to hear you’re feeling better and the eyes are in fine fettle.
And that’s all he wrote (for now). Have a good Hump Day all.
Did all the usual morning activities for a Wednesday. We had croissant sandwiches for breakfast and did the puzzles together, then I went to exercise class alone because wifey haz some owies. Did my library reshelving doodies.
Today is our monthly restaurant delivery from Braza. This time it’s pulled chicken with poblano gravy, smoked BBQ beef, some candied yams, black beans, rice, etc. So I’m off the hook for dinner prep.
Had to troubleshoot the wife’s iMac, which was being balky. It wouldn’t download emails or send new ones. First thing I did was delete 11,000 (yes, literally) emails. After fumbling around some, rebooting both the computer and the modem, I realized that it was probably a cache/cookie issue (ain’t it always?), cleared everything and now she’s back in business.
jtc, charlie looks fun. also his name goes well with george. nearly royal!
fcm, are you sure it isn’t eczema? behind the knee was one of my prime spots before dupixant.
this week is 3 condo building meeting week. 2 in one night!
first up was a meeting about sound from a near by event space. they have weddings nearly every fri-sun from april-ish to nov-ish. this has been going on since 2021. the first year was horrible for people in the front of the building. they could hear everything even the announcement of the bridal couple. complaints went flying from our building and the surrounding rowhomes 5 blocks away. not to mention the fireworks package that would rattle people and pets.
the venue tried some things and it got a bit better but the complaints were still there. the venue would send notice of the fireworks nights ahead of time and that helped.
flash forward to this year. there was a meeting at our building with the venue operators and people in our building and neighbours. i attended the meeting even though i only hear the fireworks and not the music. i am at the back of the building. the people at the front are the ones who hear it.
when i heard what the complaint was i knew exactly what was happening. it is all about the bass! the neighbours in the row homes were describing a pounding and vibration. it was worse on the nights with d jays.
at that meeting the venue agreed to have a sound study done and we got the results and met last night to discuss. as soon as i saw the hz (sound ie middle c is 261 hz) and db (how loud) charts i knew exactly what happened. friday night was a band. all the hz were below 82ish db. the loudest being 40-50 hz range (bass drums are tuned to 40-80hz) at 82 db. saturday and sunday were d jays with 63hz in the mid 90db range.
as a reference thunder has a mean 63 hz, you see the flash, you hear the rumble, that rumble is 63hz. thunder registers at 100-120 db within a few hundred feet of a lightening strike. for threeish hours a night that sat and sun our neighbourhood was hearing thunder booms constantly from the percussion and bass from the d jays. boom! boom! boom! over and over. no wonder the neighbourhood was up in arms! and boy were they hot at the meeting. this was going on for over 3 years!
the venue has agreed to use measuring devices to be sure to keep the bass (63hz) no higher than 75-80 db.
I had an appointment to take the Prius in at 0830 for brakes and a serpentine belt. At 0930 I got a text asking if I still planned to bring the car in. DOH! Anyway, Wifey, RN had rescheduled her patients at some point and was able to give me a ride back.
Hi all! I live. Sort of. I’m still in the midst of not keeping up but wanted to pop in and say hi.
I don’t remember how long it’s been since I posted but here’s how things are in the pond.
Regarding Dad: Things are going slowly. On the positive end of things, I’ve got his ashes and a ton of death certificates. I haven’t portioned out his ashes yet, because it’s just a little tough for me to face that. We’re trying to get the lawyer to call us back so we actually HAVE a probate lawyer and can get started on closing out his various accounts, etc and get the property sold. I still feel like I’m drowning with things but I met up with my sister, brother and nephew and got a lot of the crap out of the house. There’s still so much to do but, again, it’s been tough to face going up there by myself. But slow progress is being made.
Regarding my break-up We’re trying the friend thing. Sometimes it’s tougher than others. But we’ve been able to spend time in the same place without too much awkwardness. The four of us (Hubby, his wife, him and I) are going to see a Billy Joel/Elton John tribute piano show at the end of the month. That will be a real test. But I’m starting to feel a little more comfortable.
Regarding my kids CtE graduated from HS with very little problem. BtY had to go for credit recovery in all his classes. I’m trying to get him to finish up reading his summer reading and doing his summer work but it’s not been easy. I’m also trying to get CtE signed up for college, but in order to do that, I need to get her a government issued ID. Which means going in for taking the knowledge test. There weren’t any openings until August 1, so that’s when we’re set up for. Wish us luck!
Regarding my health I started back up with PT. It’s definitely helping. I just have to be careful not to stay in any one position for too long. I’m also starting up talk therapy, which I think is going to be really useful. I’ve still got numbness in my hands, but far less than before. I’ve got most of my movement back in my right arm but I’m still low on strength there. But progress is being made!
Regarding my poly life Hubby has started dating my ex’s wife and I’m very happy for them. They’re getting along wonderfully. My biggest issue is trying to deal with the times they’re out together and I’m alone. But it’s not enough to make me not want them to spend time together. I’ve got another guy that I’m dating. It’s not the depth of relationship I had with my ex, but we do have a good time when we’re out. We went to see Inside Out 2, went to an arcade, I took him to one of my poly get togethers… he’s a good friend that I’m enjoying dating and getting to know better. So that part of my life is getting a bit more stable.
Regarding Everything Else I’m getting ready to go to New York next month for a memorial for Dad. I’m hoping to see some friends while I’m there. But some of it will depend on timing, and on mine. Her dementia is getting worse so I’m not sure how much extra time I’ll have in the 3 days I’m there. I’ve been getting better about trying to get out of the house - still going to Sunday Assembly, going to my monthly munches, starting back with my book club (now that the library has reopened in it’s new location and the book club has started again), and getting together with friends just for the hell of it. Tonight, I’ve got both book club and a crafting get together at my meta (hubby’s partner)'s place where I’m bringing home made roasted chickpeas. I’m still trying to figure out what I want to do with my life, but progress is being made which is what matters most.
One of the things I’m going to try to do is get back here more regularly. I miss chatting, seeing what everyone is up to and all the good, bad and ugly. So hopefully, you’ll see me a little more often.
Oh, and before I forget, talking about the topic: I don’t have any pets of my own any more. But over the last 20 years, I had two cats - a pure black named Tai and a ginger and white named Lemon. Tai was the snuggly one that laid on my belly when I was pregnant with CtE. Lemon was the “bad cat” according to the kids. We lost Tai in 2010 when he broke his back while trying to get out of a tight spot while overheated. We lost Lemon in 2018 (I think) just because of age. I keep thinking about getting another pet but we just don’t have the money or the room at the moment. I do get regular kitten cuddles though. My meta and former meta both have kittens that are so very adorable and snuggly. I’m looking forward to seeing them tonight!
Sorry I’m not mentioning personal things, but hugs to all for any good, bad or indifferent happening in your lives!
So, that’s new to me. What is this “knowledge test” Mumpers? (I don’t wanna bother Real Fishy directly.
I have a vague memory of getting an ID way back when pterodactyls roamed the skies before I was old enough to get a driver’s license.
I think the “knowledge” part consisted of “What’s yer name, kid?”
Thoroughly concur. It’s very easy to self-medicate yourself into a bigger problem.
Some topical ointments can, essentially, “feed the beast” to quote one long-ago dermatologist.
It sounds like you have been through a LOT, but are also moving forward, which speaks to a mountain of strength inside you. You are doing hard things and succeeding. I’m so happy to popped in to say hi. I hope you have a heck of a night crafting and that you get a chance to come back and tell us all about it when you’re ready.
Last week’s MMP completely got away from me, and I just now found the time to catch up on this week’s. Whew!
Been busy here in NYC. We’ve been working 9 or 10 hour days (plus 5 on Saturday). By the time I get back to the hotel, shower, go get some dinner, and eat it, there’s barely time to wind down before needing to get to sleep and do it all again the next day.
Last week was a lot of very tough physical work. We basically had to move a bunch of stock off of existing storage racks, rearrange the racks, reconfigure the shelves, build some more racks, then put all the stuff back in an organized manner. I was absolutely exhausted at the end of every day.
I did force myself to take the ferry down to Staten Island Saturday night and take in a Ferryhawks game. I’m glad I did; it was quite fun. Then I spent most of Sunday horizontal.
From here on out, the job is mostly counting inventory, so I’m less tired and more inclined to do a little exploring. I’m trying not to repeat any dinner venues, and there are plenty around. Tonight I’ve got a place picked out to enjoy a steak and a couple martinis to celebrate my birthday. Mrs W considered flying out to join me for a few days, but alas, it did not come to pass. She did have a nice bottle of wine sent to my room, which was a nice surprise.
I’ll try to be more involved in the conversation here, but rest assured I’m reading everything and rooting for you all in your various and sundry endeavors.
I took a picture of it and sent it to my GP asking if she could identify it or if she needs me to come in. So we shall see.
Just took the ribs out of the smoker. 6 cobs of corn are in the steamer. Leftover cabbage will round out the menu. I’s hongree!!
Welcome back Fishy, that’s a lot on your plate now, I hope things mellow out soon.
Currently the status is Why the @#()$ won’t those people get back to me?
No email, no call. I know they are volunteers, but when I volunteered I was willing to drop everything to get an older cat to a good home. Hubs wants to be at adoptions on Saturday with a carrier. If that doesn’t work out, there are closer rescue groups that also have a plenitude of homeless kitties. Something will happen soon.
I did manage to get my Real ID today, hurray! I took my big stack of paperwork to them and let them pick out what they wanted to use. One of the workers held up my DD214 and said she didn’t know what it was or why it was in the stack. I told her that she was probably too young (she looked to be in her late 40’s, I don’t say that sort of thing to people who really are too young) to remember manual typewriters but that it was my DD214 which had been filled in using one. She laughed and showed it to her coworkers so they could be amazed as well.
While I was out, I mailed Mom her latest set of patterns (I am so far behind, whine, whimper, complain), stopped at the grocery sto for the sparkling water Hubs likes and at the UPS sto to return something to da Jungle. I only remembered to get it all done because I had made a list. I didn’t actually need to look at my list, but I am quite sure that if I had left my list at home, I would have forgotten something.
Something that wasn’t on my list was stopping at a a consignment store I had seen in town, but I did and I’m pretty happy about it. I bought a small white, wicker loveseat that appears to have been made for a couple of teenagers - full sized adults would be sitting with their knees at heart level, but Roxi leg’s would still dangle. This year.
It came with thin cushions but I folded a fluffy blanket up to fit on the seat and then covered everything with a fleece blanket and some small toss pillows. GG thinks is is a most acceptable lounge chair and it looks to be just the right size for two cats to snooze on.
The nice young man who loaded it in my car for me told me that many people had said something about buying it for their pets so he knew that someone would eventually give him 50 bucks for it. He also said he was going to win an extra five bucks from his wife because she bet him a dog would end up sleeping on it. I told him that I thought that I deserved a discount because I let him finally win one from his wife and he told me that I had such a sense of humor, he liked that about me 
Did ya notice that he’s sneering in two of his pics? That’s my kind of kitteh!!!
I feel so sorry for the folks who live in the front of the building, that kinda noise would lead me to go pull fire alarms or something.
Happy Birthday!!! It was sweet of Mrs W to have wine sent to your room.
She has her moments. 
Howdy Y’all! We procured provisions and got ‘em stowed. Then I was on the phone with insurance folk to get everything all set up to get twuck fixed. Looks like I’ll be takin’ twuck in for repairs on July 29th (my bday) to get fixed. The folk at the body shop say I’ll get twuck back in one to two days. That would be nice. Nappage and day drinkin’ happened and then sup got fixed and et. That’s the news from swampland.
And now this…
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HAAAPPPYYY BIIIRRRTTTHHHDDDAAAYYY TOOOOOO YOUUUUUU!!!
HAAAPPPYYY BIIIRRRTTTHHHDDDAAAYYY DEEEAAARRR WWWHHEEEEEELLLIIIEEE!!!
HAAAPPPYYY BIIIRRRTTTHHHDDDAAAYYY TOOOOOO YOUUUUUU!!!
Happy burp-day, Wheelz!
I’m not feeling well. This heat has gotten to me. I just cooked a burger and promptly threw up the first bite. Now I get to do clean up after not eating. I’ll figure something else out for foods. Perhaps toast…and ice cream. Ooh no wait, I’ve got a strawberry-rhubarb fry pie.
Hugs.
It’s a little less stiff and clicky today, but I attribute that to the knee brace.
Same here.
Appendages crossed. Charlie sounds like he’d fit right into the family. ETA: he’s quite the handsome kitteh!
Happy birthday wheelie!
Irked up front today. Easy money. Tomorrow, it’s back to my usual Thursday get shit out the door before the weekend gig.
Stay safe and healthy y’all!
Ribs and sweet corn were yummerrific! We just rolled the smoker in as a storm approaches. Perfect weather for chillage.
And so I shall…
Good evening all. Have done my swimming (another 1.5 mile day) and once dinner is complete I’ll put the trash and recycle bins out to the curb, and that should complete my efforts for the day. The Weather Wizards are predicting Tunder-Boomers around 9-10pm so sleepage could be interrupted, but it’s a price I’ll pay for some lawn-watering.
Real Fishy (I usually called you Real Fish, but I like shoe’s take better. Thanks for checking in and catching us up, have thought about you and wondered how things were going; apparently not to badly, hope life is done kicking you in the ass and best wishes to your family.
Cookie, glad things are going well on the computer front, probably need to clean out my cache one of these days.
rocky, hopefully the meeting will get some good results for the all the folks there, especially the ones nearest the front. Wonder if it is actionable if it continues, bet someone there is reading the rental agreement pretty closely…
Wheelie, sounds like a hard-working time in the Big Apple, glad you were able to get to a baseball game that didn’t cost you an arm and a leg to go to. And Happy Birthday!!!
JtC, still holding out for Charlie, and glad you finally convinced the folks there that you really lived there and deserved a Real ID. Looking forward to seeing GG and new companion on the wicker loveseat.
swampy, sounds like insurance and repair folks are on the ball, hope not having twuck for a couple days isn’t too big an inconvenience.
{{VanGo}}, keep cool, and I’d go with the ice cream…a ‘strawberry-rhubarb fry pie’ sounds a little much for a queasy stomach. Take care.
And now need to forage for sustenance and take out the remaining garbage and recyclables before transporting the bins to the curb. Have a good evening all.