crazyheart
Rest In Peace: tomorrow,tomorrow
We have 1 or 2 hot days left and then temps will be dropping to freezing point. Farmers very unhappy this year. Crops are not good, seeler.
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ChemGal
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In a few hours, if I were to be following the doctor's orders who prescribed the meds, I should be taking a dose. This will be the 2nd one I've skipped. I'm finally feeling normal. Worn out, but I think I've recovered from all the attacks.
I don't know how to explain how I was feeling after the attacks but still not right. Like I just wanted everything shut off, my mind included. I was bored awake but couldn't just sleep for days which would have been my choice if possible.
I don't know how to explain how I was feeling after the attacks but still not right. Like I just wanted everything shut off, my mind included. I was bored awake but couldn't just sleep for days which would have been my choice if possible.
Chemgal - I can't possibly understand what you're going through, but I totally get what you mean about sleep. I had one of those weeks too - in physical and mental pain that seemed unmanageable - couldn't sleep; too agitated and bored to be awake. Thursday was one of the worst days I have had in months; Friday I felt a bit better but "not right" - super sensitive to every stimuli. I'm glad you have us to share with.
Pinga, I know what you mean about your Dad - I have a similar, but milder, situation with my Mom. High ideals/values that are "right" and the "only way" and frequent reminders of how I have not done well, although she appreciates my support and the stuff I do for her. Sometimes relationships are complicated. Good for you for helping him and for calling him out on his behaviour - it's not easy and it illustrates what a good, strong person you are.
Friday our little area of Ottawa got hit hard with storms - some say it was a microburst but it didn't seem like one to me (and the news didn't use that vernacular). I can't ever remember seeing so much lightening (real lightening, not sheet or heat lightening) at one time. We would barely have one and the thunder still rolling when there'd be another. And it was so windy. I was in the car for the short drive from chiro home. I wanted to pull over but there were trees and I was scared one would fall on me or that a tornado was coming and it would be just as bad to stay still. There was a bit of hail. At the corner of my street an elderly man had been blown out of his wheelchair - four cars had stopped to help so I didn't but they were really struggling to get him up. In retrospect I could have stopped and at least offered my extra rain poncho. A second down the road, just before I turn into our parking lot - lightening and thunder at the same time, a huge boom, flames and an explosion - the transformer directly above me was hit, caught on fire and exploded! What a crazy drive! (Somehow we never lost power except for an hour after we went to bed when they were fixing it). Nuts-o.
Today is a beautiful, sunny day and I'm off to church and then a 1.5 hour drive to a friend's boat for the afternoon.
Pinga, I know what you mean about your Dad - I have a similar, but milder, situation with my Mom. High ideals/values that are "right" and the "only way" and frequent reminders of how I have not done well, although she appreciates my support and the stuff I do for her. Sometimes relationships are complicated. Good for you for helping him and for calling him out on his behaviour - it's not easy and it illustrates what a good, strong person you are.
Friday our little area of Ottawa got hit hard with storms - some say it was a microburst but it didn't seem like one to me (and the news didn't use that vernacular). I can't ever remember seeing so much lightening (real lightening, not sheet or heat lightening) at one time. We would barely have one and the thunder still rolling when there'd be another. And it was so windy. I was in the car for the short drive from chiro home. I wanted to pull over but there were trees and I was scared one would fall on me or that a tornado was coming and it would be just as bad to stay still. There was a bit of hail. At the corner of my street an elderly man had been blown out of his wheelchair - four cars had stopped to help so I didn't but they were really struggling to get him up. In retrospect I could have stopped and at least offered my extra rain poncho. A second down the road, just before I turn into our parking lot - lightening and thunder at the same time, a huge boom, flames and an explosion - the transformer directly above me was hit, caught on fire and exploded! What a crazy drive! (Somehow we never lost power except for an hour after we went to bed when they were fixing it). Nuts-o.
Today is a beautiful, sunny day and I'm off to church and then a 1.5 hour drive to a friend's boat for the afternoon.
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@Pinga - your Dad & mine, contemporaries, share a good many characteristics. Following my mom's death (15 years ago now) I came to realize much more fully the extent to which she brokered & mediated relationships for him - his own skills at family relationship are minimal despite having massive talents in so many other areas of life. I think I always realized this, but the magnitude of it only became obvious in her absence. Sadly, we had a long period of estrangement, and just over the last few years has there been some reconciliation between he & I.
I feel a great sadness for him, and for his grandkids, as they all have missed so much potential richness in their lives through loss of this relationship. But that's the way it is, sad and true. I have tried to use this situation as a lesson for the kids, and for my husband, about 'what not to do' - a reminder that how we treat each other and nurture relationships is truly important, and about the pain that goes with not doing so. I also have always tried to have them understand the estrangement is not their fault, it is not because of them, it is a reflection of their grandfather's inability to know how to be in relationship.
I also came to understand, on this journey, that it is quite common - moreso than I would have imagined. Women do mediate and hold families together so very often - we are the glue that binds. I do wonder sometimes how my own family will fare once I am gone.
I feel a great sadness for him, and for his grandkids, as they all have missed so much potential richness in their lives through loss of this relationship. But that's the way it is, sad and true. I have tried to use this situation as a lesson for the kids, and for my husband, about 'what not to do' - a reminder that how we treat each other and nurture relationships is truly important, and about the pain that goes with not doing so. I also have always tried to have them understand the estrangement is not their fault, it is not because of them, it is a reflection of their grandfather's inability to know how to be in relationship.
I also came to understand, on this journey, that it is quite common - moreso than I would have imagined. Women do mediate and hold families together so very often - we are the glue that binds. I do wonder sometimes how my own family will fare once I am gone.
Carolla
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Justme - good to hear you got home safely! That really was quite a storm. Poor fellow in the wheelchair - that must have been so frightening - and reassuring that strangers stopped to assist.
We have a big outdoor music festival in my community this weekend - On Friday night, after hearing of the storm, they cancelled events on the 4 stages, battened down the equipment, moved early to the Legion Hall, and evacuated the entire park. First time in its 17 year history this was necessary. This afternoon the sun is shining - so we will soon wander down to the park again to listen to more blues & jazz!
Chemgal - glad you're feeling better now. Be gentle with yourself this week.
We have a big outdoor music festival in my community this weekend - On Friday night, after hearing of the storm, they cancelled events on the 4 stages, battened down the equipment, moved early to the Legion Hall, and evacuated the entire park. First time in its 17 year history this was necessary. This afternoon the sun is shining - so we will soon wander down to the park again to listen to more blues & jazz!
Chemgal - glad you're feeling better now. Be gentle with yourself this week.
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JustMe, that sounds like a crazy storm , for walkers and drivers alike. I am glad that you got home safely. Here is was long and huge lightning. Not too far from where I live was where the student was killed sheltering under a tree. I am sorry for her family and the young lads who came upon her
I fly out today for work, have 12 bags of chips I am taking down for picnic and for the hotel staff. (taking the canadian flavours). My suitcase is full of chips with cardboard boxes giving strength so they dont' get squished. My clothes are in my backpack for a carryon. Luckily, I pack light normally and it is summer. (thought you might enjoy the silliness of those of us who travel often and how we do things to both form community and share stuff with folks.
Carolla, I am guessing that fall fairs were also shutdown (or at least the rides) on friday as well. they were in our city.
I fly out today for work, have 12 bags of chips I am taking down for picnic and for the hotel staff. (taking the canadian flavours). My suitcase is full of chips with cardboard boxes giving strength so they dont' get squished. My clothes are in my backpack for a carryon. Luckily, I pack light normally and it is summer. (thought you might enjoy the silliness of those of us who travel often and how we do things to both form community and share stuff with folks.
Carolla, I am guessing that fall fairs were also shutdown (or at least the rides) on friday as well. they were in our city.
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Pinga
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Hah Carolla, I'm going to guess there will be some serious drama happening.
I was flying in for an all-leads 3-day meeting. There are two reporting structures up to our director. The invites came from the other one, couldn't get any details from ours. I received cancellation notice late friday (5pm) stating the meetings were cancelled. When i asked the scheduler, the comment was so-so (our manager) said we weren't ready. Given that leads are flying in from various areas of US & Canada (and some folks from asia), i'm guessing there is a major backstory.
I am hoping to keep my head down and focus on project now that I have 3 unexpectedly unplanned days.
I was flying in for an all-leads 3-day meeting. There are two reporting structures up to our director. The invites came from the other one, couldn't get any details from ours. I received cancellation notice late friday (5pm) stating the meetings were cancelled. When i asked the scheduler, the comment was so-so (our manager) said we weren't ready. Given that leads are flying in from various areas of US & Canada (and some folks from asia), i'm guessing there is a major backstory.
I am hoping to keep my head down and focus on project now that I have 3 unexpectedly unplanned days.
crazyheart
Rest In Peace: tomorrow,tomorrow
For 2 years, Pinga, I went to national Church meetings twice a year in Toronto. They all wanted me to bring OLd
Dutch that are popular in Sask but they didn't have them in Ontario. Now I think they have the brand. I went to Old Dutch and told them the story and they sent ,for free, Old Dutch assorted.A whole case lol
Dutch that are popular in Sask but they didn't have them in Ontario. Now I think they have the brand. I went to Old Dutch and told them the story and they sent ,for free, Old Dutch assorted.A whole case lol
Pinga
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The guy at valet parking couldn't believe how light my suitcase was -- had his buddy come over & lift it.
Then, the woman at check-in had a good laugh at how light it was, and so did the guy putting it on the belt.
Had a nice conversation with the customs agent as I had to declare that I was bring food.
Now, in the hotel, sitting haviung a glass of wine, and getting caught up on email and online stuff.
Nice to chat with you folks
Then, the woman at check-in had a good laugh at how light it was, and so did the guy putting it on the belt.
Had a nice conversation with the customs agent as I had to declare that I was bring food.
Now, in the hotel, sitting haviung a glass of wine, and getting caught up on email and online stuff.
Nice to chat with you folks
ChemGal
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Old Dutch is what I think of when I think of chips. They seemed to be around before most of the others - boxes (2 bags/box), large bags and small bags were all common.
What chips were most common 20+ years ago further East?
I hope the work stresses settle down after whatever this big cancellation means.
What chips were most common 20+ years ago further East?
I hope the work stresses settle down after whatever this big cancellation means.
Carolla
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Chips - Hostess brand was pretty popular. I was just checking to see if they were around 'way back when' 
and came across this blog with a whole raft of old Hostess chip commercials on it - pretty entertaining to see a few of them from the 1980s! http://www.blogto.com/city/2013/06/...o_got_the_munchies_and_nothing_else_would_do/
Too funny pinga - probably the best part of your week!
and came across this blog with a whole raft of old Hostess chip commercials on it - pretty entertaining to see a few of them from the 1980s! http://www.blogto.com/city/2013/06/...o_got_the_munchies_and_nothing_else_would_do/ Too funny pinga - probably the best part of your week!
Pinga
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Attached is a photo of me when I was 13. If you look close, you will see the one guy is offering Hostess chips to my best friend. The bag of chips was 10cents. What is funny is that my friend would later work for Hostess, and retired from there just recently.
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Yum Yum chips were pretty popular when I was a kid. Also had Hostess and Humpty Dumpty. I think the Yum Yum ones were only in small bags (and especially at Halloween). When I was little (so mid 70s) Humpty Dumpty (I think) game in a large bag with two smaller bags inside (like milk) - the bigger bags were great for protecting papers or lunches.
Laughing about how light your suitcase was!
Laughing about how light your suitcase was!
Pinga
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I watched the movie "Unfinished Song" last night on netFlix. I stumbled into it, and oh my goodness. It was wonderful.
@Carolla -- it was a guy just like my Dad and it seems others. He was losing/lost his wife and was a grumpy guy.
It was well done, plus it had music and signing that was so much fun.
@Carolla -- it was a guy just like my Dad and it seems others. He was losing/lost his wife and was a grumpy guy.
It was well done, plus it had music and signing that was so much fun.
Mendalla
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Led a great service yesterday, even if I did end up writing my reflection in my head en route 
(inspiration was in short supply last week for some reason). Turnout was disappointing for an Ingathering, though, which once again has me wondering where this church is headed.
(inspiration was in short supply last week for some reason). Turnout was disappointing for an Ingathering, though, which once again has me wondering where this church is headed.