(Old) An Air of Finality in the last 2024 MMP

[FairyChatMom]

@overlyverbose

I want to see how big the little turd is

Can’t you ask someone in the ER to take a photo for you???
Hope the procedure is smooth, uneventful, and fully successful!

Your comment reminded me of a surgery my mom had waaaaaay back in the early 70s. She had some kind of tumor removed from her abdomen that was unusual enough that it was written up in some medical journal. No, she didn’t ask to see the article or the tumor. I dunno, if something famous was removed from me, I’d like to see it…

And OMG - I got a snail mail scam letter today!!! Well, FCD did, but still. I must share a few tidbits. First off, there was no return address on the envelope and the “letterhead” within just said Canada Trust - nothing else. It was dated Nov 12 - is mail from Canada that slow?? But here’s the fun part.

Apparently they had a customer, Ted West, “who was a citizen of your country and resided in Toronto until his passing in 2014.” Ol’ Ted died without a will or beneficiaries, so this guy wants to present FCD as next of kin to claim the dormant account "with a balance of $9,200,000 (Nine Million Two Hundred Thousand US Dollars). Wow! Lucky us!!!

Then he included an email at < his name>@taborconsult.com - surely this is legit - he has an email that isn’t gmail or yahoo!! I wanted to create a fake email and jerk this guy around but FCD won’t let me - party pooper. Altho I did notify the bank, including the scammer’s email. I don’t know if that’ll do any good, but it was minimal effort and maybe they can smack this guy around a bit.

Just got a FB message back from the bank, making sure we don’t have an account that may have been compromised. I’m impressed with the speed of the response!

Just back from Texas Roadhouse… again… SIL got a gift card so dinner for 6 of us cost him under $30 plus tip (that’s another $3, right?? ) It was kids’ night and among other things, Andy Armadillo was wandering around the restaurant. When I see people in those kinds of costumes, I wonder how nasty stinky they are inside, tho one would hope they’re kept clean and stink-free. Anyway, Roxy and Tobias got a kick out of that and she had a pic taken with him.

If you’ve ever been to this restaurant chain, you know that every so often, they crank up the music and some of the servers do a little dance. Well, tonight Roxy joined them. No, she’s not shy at all, why do you ask?? Tobias was content to watch.

So we’re back home and I’s stuffded again. I’m thinking I’ll be sleeping with Mel tonight - I got barely 5 hours of sleep each of the last 2 nights and I’m tired. Till then, chillage in the recline.

[missred]

@FairyChatMom

It was dated Nov 12 - is mail from Canada that slow??

Postal strike.

[The_Stainless_Steel_Rat]

And a good early evening to all. Swimming has been accomplished (3100 yards) and Whataburger has provided the evening repast, so all is well. Thinking about going to the library for about an hour, I have a NY Times crossword that fills two complete pages of the paper and another pages with 800+ clues to wade through, so need some elbow room to work. The gym is right across from the library so might knock off a few more calories too.

talkie, hope the surgery goes well; only pics I have from medical stuff is from my colonoscopy 20 years ago and I don’t think anyone really wants or needs to see that.

Bat Boy, very glad to hear the new job is to your liking; hope 2025 stays good for you.

VanGo, sometimes closing something out is more work that starting up. Take care.

swampy, the Doc was supposed to arrange the Cologuard back in May but apparently forgot and I never got around to reminding him, so bad on both of us.

Coppertone, take care of yourself.

FCM, surprised the scammers are using mail, I thought e-mail or phone was their primary means. You ought to send it to the scammers thread here at the SDMB, bet someone would like to play with them…

And food is in the appropriate place and slowly being assimilated, so onward into the evening. Take care all.

[Johnny_L.A]

@The_Stainless_Steel_Rat

And food is in the appropriate place

Waiting for Wifey, RN to get home. I’ve heated some Trader Joe’s Pulled Chicken Salsa Verde. We have small (taco-size) Carb Balance tortillas, regular-size Carb Balance Spinach-Herb tortillas, and some large corn tortillas.

[SCAdian]

@Baker

a production of The Rocky Horror Show.

I’d like to see a production of The Rocky Horror Muppet Show.

@purplehorseshoe

Truly, we naked monkeys are strange beasts indeed.

Often depending on just how naked…

@Chefguy

I got two jury summons in Portland.

I’ve been tagged twice. First time I completely forgot about it, but never heard anything about it so I asssume they decided they didn’t want me after all. Though it was in the spring of '20, right around the time everything was shutting down for covid, so for all i know the trial could have been postponed forthe epidemic. Second time I called the night before and was told I wouldn’t have to go.

@Chefguy

Second time, I was past the age limit and didn’t have to go.

There’s an age limit? Wonder if there’s one here, too…

@scareyfaerie

I don’t make new year’s resolutions, do you?

Nope. Never felt the urge to do that…

[Sticks_and_Scones]

Oh, long day here. An enjoyable time in Cleveland especially since we stopped for breakfast at a restaurant in the Arcade after MusicMan’s stuff at the VA. Then some other heavy stuff going down here from when I talked to my therapist. We’re ok, I just have a lot of follow-through to do. More tomorrow after I’ve actually gotten some rest.

Oh, but must say, Hi Pilot!!

[MsRobyn]

Good evening, everyone. It’s 60 degrees Fahrenheit here in beautiful (snicker) Collin County, Texas. I’m somewhere on US Highway 380, en route with the sprog to visit my father for New Year’s. (He’s driving.)

We’ve had a lovely trip so far, listening to American Prometheus and making decent time. We spent last night in Cookeville, Tennessee before setting out this morning for Day Two. We should arrive at the hotel in about 20 minutes, at which time we will meet my father for dinner. I’m so excited, can you tell?

[dogbutler]

So it was a lot of volume, and there wasn’t a lot of people, because the District Manager doesn’t allow people to work a 6th punch. the same DM who was screaming because the package cars weren’t loaded when the drivers showed up, and a lot of people did their 3.5 hours and left. So a right holiday mess. Tomorrow is technically a paid day off, but I signed up to work because Spot needs more gin.

@LSLGuy

We link up most weekends.

That explains you being scarce in the MMP.

@overlyverbose

I don’t have a ton of ambition at work. I just like money and need it to live.

Same. I have severe allergies to starvation and homelessness. And good luck on the surgery.

@GuanoLad

Because that new job turned out to be great! I

Yay!

[purplehorseshoe]

@MsRobyn

It’s 60 degrees Fahrenheit here in beautiful (snicker) Collin County, Texas.

I spent thirty years in that area. Say “hi.” (Slight sarcasm - raped my life savings to move TF outta there.)

@Taters

what worries me is how winded he becomes from the simplest things like picking up dog poo or carrying something relatively light up the stairs. I’ve urged him to call the doctor numerous times to get looked out for both his sinus issue and how winded he becomes, but he nods, says, “Maybe I should do that,” and never does. His sinus issues are really impacting his ability to sleep (and mine), and that’s not healthy either. I can’t do this for him; only he knows what he’s truly feeling, so I need him to do it.

Honest question: can you call his doctor and make an appointment FOR him? (I don’t know if that is possible.)
Some people will drag themselves to an appointment that already exists, but won’t make it in advance for themselves …

@FairyChatMom

shoe - you might want to keep an eye on your mailbox on Firday. Just sayin’… Tho I suppose it could be Thursday or Saturday. Anyway, be on the lookout.

You mean, there might be something other than snakes wolves howling IRS shit junk mail?

Yay, something fun!

@FairyChatMom

at Texas Roadhouse! OMG - the rolls again! I

Y’all done messed up my budget, everyone here talkin’ 'bout Tx Roadhouse.
I knew I wanted something fun & tasty for my Blessed Day Off … so, guess what I got?

Guess.

Just guess.

{ stuffs mouf wif rolls } Om, nom nom.

@Wheelz

so many pre-teens and actual toddlers toddling up and down the Boulevard among all the scantily-clad fake showgirls, guys passing out flyers for strip clubs, and clouds of marijuana smoke.

God bless 'Murrica.

@rocking_chair

the one time i worked in fast food, they had those lovely squishy dinner rolls. we would tuck into those all the time

Who? Where? I lurve me a good squishy roll.

@The_Stainless_Steel_Rat

eating 2 apples or 2 bananas each day

I love to ate .. ate .. ate …
Aaaples and baynaynays …
I love to eat .. eat .. eat ..
Eeeples and beeeneeeneees …
I love to iiite .. iiiite .. iiiiiiiite …

@overlyverbose

my body seems to enjoy growing random benign tumors

We all need a hobby.

@overlyverbose

; I want to see how big the little turd is

Make nice with the attending nurses, and they might be able to bring you a little jar ..

@overlyverbose

Human bodies are freaking weird, man.

Truth.

@GuanoLad

They give me time and space to get my work done, they are accommodating about learning new skills, forgiving for when I make mistakes, and they are complimentary when I do good work.

That used to be kind of a bare minimum.

Anyway, I’m glad you landed in a good place!

@Paintcharge

Woof, that was a helluvva day… Back home at 5, with a very sore back.

{ very gently crackles VanGo back while hugging }

@Chefguy

starting watching Breaking Bad for the third go-around.

NO SPOILERS

@Chefguy

Her answer is to wear a mask,

{ sigh } That protects OTHER people from YOU, not t’other way 'round.

(I assume you know this.)

@dogbutler

@overlyverbose

I just like money and need it to live.

Same. I have severe allergies to starvation and homelessness.

There’s a song in there, somewhere. Maybe a nice duet.

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Tummy full (thx TX Roadhouse!) and had a relatively pleasant phone call with my mom. Gonna get offa my ass donkey and accomplish some bare minimum 'round here, then probably have an early (for me) sleepy time.

I know tomorrow’s gonna be hectic, ferrealz for sure, and I might actually be disappointed if I don’t close, or at least stay late.
That whole “midnight on NYE” thing can be a bummer for a lot of us. The distraction will be good, if I don’t get too crabby. (Edible already packed, so I don’t wind up on the evening news.)

I’ll glam it up with a bit of makeup and maybe some fancy sparkly earrings, just in case.

Maybe.

Hell, last year, the last car in line at 11:58 was a trio of the drunkest chicks you ever saw, who laughingly begged me to take a shot from the half-killed bottle of Hornito’s they were passing around.

Not gonna lie, if S.M. hadn’t been nearby, I may very well have taken them up on it.

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Ah, shitballs, The Oracles are predicting highs in the 20s next week.

… guess who’s gonna be working the drive-thru window all. dah. time.

(It’s fine, really, I far prefer chilly to hot, and I called in the favors last summer successfully, so will simply bank up goodwill for next summer when it’s swamp-ass season: “I’ll restock the walk-in, 'kay? Good. Holler if you need me. Bye.”)

[purplehorseshoe]

@Wheelz

all the scantily-clad fake showgirls, guys passing out flyers for strip clubs, and clouds of marijuana smoke

Forgot to say, I misread this at first - b.c of how the way the line broke on my phone screen - as simply, “guys passing out” (… and clouds of MJ smoke) and frankly, on re-read it didn’t change much.

[GuanoLad]

@purplehorseshoe

That used to be kind of a bare minimum.

True. My description is only in comparison to the last place I was at. Previous workplaces to that one were also much nicer.

[Seanette]

@purplehorseshoe

I know tomorrow’s gonna be hectic, ferrealz for sure, and I might actually be disappointed if I don’t close, or at least stay late.

Just please be VERY careful on your way home. DH and I stay off the roads on NYE because we’d rather not meet up with any of the drunks attempting to drive. The so-called “drivers” here are quite bad enough when they’re sober, TYVM.

[purplehorseshoe]

Ain’t gonna be my first rodeo as far as “Amateur Night” is concerned.
That includes my days (and nights) in DFW and Austin (wheeeee! college freshmen after their first frat party!) plus the locals here in western Mitten seem to have their own ideas about laws and the po-po, as the Hornito story above should attest.

Besides, my “commute” is roughly 3-5 minutes, on well-lit roads, and I do know what to watch for.

But I appreciate the concern, and guarantee will be saying, “Okay, drive safe!” to my customers A LOT tomorrow, too.

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ETA my paycheck just cleared and can I just reiterate how shitty my math skillz are(n’t existent)?

We lost a day $ due to the holiday, and I lost a day the other week due to so I was reeeeeeally worried about making rent.

Just checked both my bank account & my renter portal thingie.
While peeking between my fingers.

My water bill is suspiciously missing off my rental bill, again - last time they pulled this, I got hit with about six months worth at once, cuz why would they get their shit together? - but other than that little kicking the can down the road mystery, I won’t be living in a carboard box next month.

TL:DR shoe can’t count but is not quite homeless, yet.

[Wheelz]

@purplehorseshoe

I misread this at first - b.c of how the way the line broke on my phone screen - as simply, “guys passing out”

Heh. Didn’t spot any of those - this time - but then, we’re old and tend to be back in our room by 11:00, so we miss out on the really crazy shit.

[Rilchiam]

Last week of the Old Year! I’ve done all the laundry, including towels, blankets, coats and hoodies, and the bath mat. Tuesday, I will change the sheets, take out the trash and recyclables, and clean the air filters. Then I will take a bath, and work in a clay masque and pumicing my feet, then wash my hair and shave everything that gets shaved.

But we’re not going out; we never do. (Well, once, we got a hotel room and went to the NYE party in their ballroom. But we never drive after dark on 12/31, if we can help it.) We will stay in and watch something; Mr. Rilch has been hinting about Sound of Music. We can switch between that and Times Square. We’ll have mojitos and pizza!

Also, I have to give myself a pat on the back. I’ve been diligent this year, as far as culling and organizing, and it was not necessary to do an overhaul on my office or the bedroom, unlike last year.

Got some cool stuff for Christmas, and everyone seemed to appreciate what I gave them. Although that package never showed up. I did get my money back, aaaaand, I just got notice that the package is being returned to sender. Fuckers. The sellers, I mean, not UPS. They had my street address as an alternate. They also claimed to have given the street address to UPS, while UPS claims they were never contacted, and I’m inclined to believe them over the seller. Should I one-star them? I was thinking of just leaving no review, especially since it was pretty aggravating to see the review prompts when the product was days late.

[Die_Capacitrix]

Fog from yesterday’s walk

[Album] imgur.com

Will read more after breakfast

[Seanette]

Cats are weird people.

Just a little while ago, I was scooping the litterbox and they both hurried in to supervise me, looking a bit concerned. Allie didn’t even say anything rude to Buddy until I was done with that task and he’d gotten within a few inches of her, which she doesn’t usually tolerate well at all.

I have no clue why my performing an ordinary household task seemed to worry them.

[Seanette]

Oh, and @The_Stainless_Steel_Rat, you asked a couple of MMPs ago about a betting pool on the next time @Bob_Blaylock gets himself into a jam that required towing. Does getting stuck enough in snow that another 4x4 needed to pull him out count? This happened Saturday. Fortunately, we knew of some other off-roading people not terribly far away who proved quite willing to help us out (we took them out for pizza as a thanks, of course).

[dogbutler]

Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Off to heave. I usually stay home on Amateur Night. The booze is cheaper here, even if the bartender is surly, and tends to drink my drink when I’m not looking.

@purplehorseshoe

TL:DR shoe can’t count but is not quite homeless, yet.

@Rilchiam

pumicing my feet

read that as punching my feet, and thought it was some sort of kung-fu technique.

@Seanette

Does getting stuck enough in snow that another 4x4 needed to pull him out count?

Is he gonna need a bumper sticker?

@Seanette

I have no clue why my performing an ordinary household task seemed to worry them.

Spot also does this. “You’re digging up poop. You’re not right in the head.”

[Sticks_and_Scones]

@purplehorseshoe

Honest question: can you call his doctor and make an appointment FOR him? (I don’t know if that is possible.)
Some people will drag themselves to an appointment that already exists, but won’t make it in advance for themselves …

Yes, Taters, I wholeheartedly agree with this recommendation. My dad had three heart attacks over the years and it was a long, drawn out tragedy. If you could do this for your husband and it would work, you would be doing a great thing.

Shoe, I’m glad that you enjoyed some Texas Roadhouse! There’s one about 5 minutes from here. Maybe you and FCM have given us a suggestion for dinner tonight!

Annie and I are hanging out in our chair. My old pal anxiety is sitting here, too. I’ve got lots to do today. And now I’m suddenly starving.

Ok, off to find breakfast!