Good morning All. Coffees on.

[Birdie]

Finally finished repairing the neighbours quilt. It took three weekends to take it apart and resew it (replacing some panels and the liner). 

 

I charged him only for the new liner and thread ($25).

[Ivy]

Just now, Birdie said:

I charged him only for the new liner and thread ($25).

That was nice of you.

[GR]

Hello hello everyone! How are you? 

[kat2]

Another cold snowy day here in the UK

A nice warm bowel of soup and snuggling up to a warm fire, Just zapped myself with Oestrogen patches so good to go. Fed the Squirrels and cat 

[Nats]

This morning I was sitting close to a dining room window and had the fright of my life - a mass of snow fell off the roof in one huge lump and landed a few inches from me on the other side of the glass with a big thump - I just saw this white blur rush past! 

 

The sun had come out, and even under snow the photovoltaic panels on the roof seem to heat up fast, and it obviously melted and just slid off them in one go. A mini avalanche!

 

Amazing it didn't bring down the roof gutters becuase it was a really heavy lump but I think it curved over the top of the gutters and didn't touch them! 

 

We have a South facing roof which helps I think.  My pulse got down to a normal range in about oh, you know, ten minutes or so!!! (I know, I know, it was just snow and I'm a total drama queen!)

[KymmieL]

Well we had about 5" of white crap on Wednesday. Still was coming down until yesterday afternoon.

 

well I did it again. 2 days short of 3 months. I sliced my left middle finger good, 8 stitches. The wife says she is going to get me cut proof gloves. I can't believe I did it. I was cutting foam for packaging materials. My finger was too close. Bled for almost an hour. Stupid blood thinners. the novacain is starting to wear off. Now the pain is starting.

 

I don't know what to say.

 

Kymmie

[awkward-yet-sweet]

It finally stopped snowing.  It dumped a huge amount last night, and I'd say we have more than a foot of snow on the ground.  Gotta love living in a higher elevation...  I went out to tend the animals and break the ice out of water pans and troughs, but that's about it.  Just staying inside baking bread this afternoon.  My GF and husband are out being busy.  So much to do clearing the roads in the county and trying to make transportation less hazardous.  It isn't really cold, so I think the snow is already melting in areas where it has been scraped down. 

 

The kids, of course, have to go outside and scamper in it.  I spent some time getting way too cold out there supervising it, and making sure they were only throwing snowballs instead of ice chunks.  GF's kids are the most likely offenders...they take snowball wars to a whole new level.  Its like a coordinated military campaign to dominate the front yard.  I definitely have my hands full.  

[Ivy]

We've been getting snow here for a while now.  We'll see what it amounts to in the end.  They are saying it might turn to freezing rain sometime tonight.  I don't mind the snow much, but the ice can be a problem.

[kat2]

well another ccold day here, managed to get the washing done ! the usual fed cat fed sammy the squirrel. Just my keep fit routine to do, fingers crossed warmer weather next week so back to hiking.

[Willow]

Good morning,

 

no snow here, just rain. A little sleet at one point but it all melted.  I hope everyone survived.  
 

how about those Buckeye?  28-14 over Texas. National Championship game is next verses Notre Dame

[Birdie]

Make-up and hair is done, and I am wearing a nice flannel dress with leggings and stockings underneath. I'll wear my boots because of the snow today. I'm just about ready for my shopping excursion. 

[Ivy]

We had some snow yesterday, but it turned to sleet/rain/snow overnight.  Now everything is covered with ice.   But the sun is out, and it's starting to melt now - dripping off of the roof and all.

It's supposed to turn cold again.

[Birdie]

Just now, Birdie said:

Make-up and hair is done, and I am wearing a nice flannel dress with leggings and stockings underneath. I'll wear my boots because of the snow today. I'm just about ready for my shopping excursion. 

Had to cancel because the walkways are not cleared of snow yet. 

[Willow]

good morning

 

coffee is brewing, morning vitamins, supplements and aspirin have been taken.  You know it’s tough getting older. 
 

I guess it’s been a quiet weekend for everyone, or perhaps a busy one.  
 

im very pleased with the repair i made.  I’ll bet that car has never run better. I have one last thing to fix but that can wait for warmer weather.  Replace a driving light that has burnt out.  The front end of the car is so tightly packed you have to remove a lot of exterior and under hood panels to get to it.  
 

My boss has asked me to come in tomorrow to make the deposit so she can leave early to go to Atlanta.  (The annual conference for managers). Since I was told to expect a decision on the Asst Managers position by tomorrow I expect that will be part of it. At least I’m hoping so.  I know I’m not the only one being considered.  But knowing one way or the other would be good.  I have put my heart into working at this store and covering when others were sick or on vacation.

 

i certainly hope that gives me a leg up.

 

Willow
 

 

[Birdie]

Yesterday I decided to eat at restaurant a little ways down the road. I ordered my food and the cashier took my money. The manager talked with her briefly and she handed my money back and started to bring my food. I told the cashier I hadn't paid for my meal and she said, "the manager paid for it." Looking at the receipt it said, "manager special" with a zero balance due. 

I told the CNA about it this morning and she said, "that doesn't happen that often anymore."

Then they CNA was helping me out my bra on this morning and she said, "girl, I love this bra! I love plaids!"

Looks like I caught the eye of the burger joint manager, and I have another CNA on my side it the day-centre. 

[Ivy]

Sounds good

[Willow]

@birdie that’s great news.

 

well now I have to wait another week to learn if I get the assistant Manager position.  
 

I spent a good two hours dealing with DMV then the county about my taxes then back to DMV who then wanted to charged me for the tag fee i’d already paid and a late fee even though I’d paid timely.  It eventually got straightened out.  And the best part was even though the new car was 5 years newer than the old car the taxes didn’t change.  I guess once they hit a certain age they are considered to be only taxable at some minimum amount

[GR]

My dad decided to look through my computer again...luckily he didn't find this, but he found my account on Arocalypse where I did publicly identify as trans as well. He already knows that I am trans- but he took the opportunity to remind me "You'll never be a girl regardless of how hard you try!" "You are living in a fantasy" "You are glorifying the mental illness of transgenderism" blah blah blah...fun times. 

[SilasG]

@GR I feel bad that, your father feels that way and this is disappointing to hear. I say that the ones who act like this towards us let it be friends, family or even strangers that do so out of their own insecurities. They’re uncomfortable because either they’re unhappy with themselves and don’t want us you be happy and or their confused on their own identity because the though of Trans individuals may excite them and they’re afraid of expressing it themselves. I say this only because I was one of those people projecting my insecurities on others that didn’t deserve it nor did anything wrong. I don’t know if this is your case and I wish this Stigma of us would stop and that we  as Civilized Beings could just get along and be happy together in peace. This also reminded me of an article I saw on Social Media that I had left a strong heart felt response to. Best wishes and stay positive your friend.

 

Silas

 

P.S. I attached the cover of the article I saw if you like to see my response just ask I’ll gladly share.

[Abigail Genevieve]

Just now, GR said:

My dad decided to look through my computer again...luckily he didn't find this, but he found my account on Arocalypse where I did publicly identify as trans as well. He already knows that I am trans- but he took the opportunity to remind me "You'll never be a girl regardless of how hard you try!" "You are living in a fantasy" "You are glorifying the mental illness of transgenderism" blah blah blah...fun times. 

I would suggest you develop adequate, respectful responses to these that he might listen to, not only for his sake when he says them, but for yours, when you hear them, and when you wake up in the middle of the night, as some do, wondering if this is really that.    Responding with either snark or silence won't help either  of you.  People here have posted things, if you dig enough, to help you hone some "elevator speeches" about this.   An elevator speech is a quick statement like you could make in an elevator to someone, seemingly offhand but actually prepared in advance.   We hear this stuff and we need to be ready for it.

[KathyLauren]

We had a heat pump installed today. There were four workers who were in and out all morning. I instructed them not to let any cats out. We had the cats locked in a bedroom, or so we thought. When the work was done and we opened the bedroom door, one of them was nowhere to be found.

We ransacked the house, looking for him, and checked outside for tracks. We even called the heat pump company in case he got into one of their vans. All of us, including his best kitty friend, were very worried.

A few minutes ago, as I was posting lost cat notices, guess who poked his head around the office door? We have absolutely no idea where the little @#$% was hiding.

 

I think I lost a few more hairs today.

[Ivy]

Just now, KathyLauren said:

We have absolutely no idea where the little @#$% was hiding.

They're good at this.

[awkward-yet-sweet]

9 hours ago, GR said:

My dad decided to look through my computer again...luckily he didn't find this, but he found my account on Arocalypse where I did publicly identify as trans as well. He already knows that I am trans- but he took the opportunity to remind me "You'll never be a girl regardless of how hard you try!" "You are living in a fantasy" "You are glorifying the mental illness of transgenderism" blah blah blah...fun times. 

 

Seems like you need a password.  And possibly an alternate, hidden computer account.  Also consider downloading a privacy-oriented browser like Incognito or Brave, and setting it to delete all web history on exit.  Could help prevent future awkward discussions.

 

7 hours ago, KathyLauren said:

A few minutes ago, as I was posting lost cat notices, guess who poked his head around the office door? We have absolutely no idea where the little @#$% was hiding.

 

Cats definitely do this.  Even when they reliably answer to their name...one day they'll decide to calmly sit on a chair underneath the kitchen tablecloth, completely silent while you look for them.  Its their way of messing with our heads, I think. 

 

But I'm thankful for them.  We've got one really old calico that is permanently attached to one of my partners.  My partner has seizures, and the cat is able to detect them and provide up to 2 minutes warning.  She often rides on my partner's shoulder when we go places.  One of her kittens (full grown now) also seems to have the seizure detection ability.  My partner has been seizure-free for a long time now, and the cat may even be an important part of her regaining her drivers license. 

 

 

[kat2]

Meanwhile, back at the cat cafeee, Mia cannot cope with her customers

err....next? what do u want bog brush? who me??? i am a customer,,yeah yeah do u want mc nuts with your fries?

[Birdie]

Tumor found in my liver in ultrasound. The specialist has ordered MRI and biopsy ASAP. 

 

Even though the specialist has ordered MRI and other tests ASAP, the doctor at the centre sees no reason for any rush.

 

If the tumor is benign, then it should be removed to prevent it from turning cancerous in the future. But again there is no rush.

 

If the tumor is malignant, the very low life expectancy and curability of liver cancer outweighs the cost of treatment. The centre's belief is that any form of liver cancer should be treated with "Comfort Care only."

 

The centre's doctor says we can only hope that the tumor is benign, we can go in in a couple months and remove it and that would be the end of treatment. He sees no wisdom whatsoever in the "urgency" of the specialist for the MRI and biopsy. Although those orders will be processed and approved, it will be all within due time.