Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?

In Dec. I called Capital One and told them we would be using our credit card in AUS and NZ in January.  When we took the big trip to Alaska  in 2011, I didn't think to tell Capital One.  When we got to Canada and dh was filling the truck with diesel at a service station, his credit card payment was refused at the pump.  I was inside the station and got a call on my cell phone from Capital One!  I okayed the purchase and the card payment went through.  I really appreciate the company's vigilance.

Chevy, I think it's funny and sweet that you have a gift basket with favorite snacks in your guest bedroom!  We should all plan a visit to your house! 

It was a little warmer this morning, high 50's instead of low 50's.  Also foggy out over the lake.  But the sun is peeking out.  I'm hoping to go out fishing.  This week has been so nice because we have the campground to ourselves. 

Happy Wednesday to all.

Sandra, I'm making reservations at a restaurant called Lola's for 1:30 tomorrow.  It's about 2 and a half blocks from your hotel, so we figured it would be convenient for you to get to your hotel on time for your excursion.  It's a vaguely Greek themed restaurant owned by one of Seattle's best known restaurateurs named Tom Douglas.  In the Seattle area we try to avoid the freeways around commute time (which begins about 2:30!!! and doesn't end until well after 6:00) so figured that it would be best to meet close to your hotel.  My husband and I have had breakfast at this restaurant a couple of times and liked it, so hopefully everyone else will, too.  I checked the menu online and it looked like lunches are in the mid-teens pricewise.  Wren and I communicated about it a bit, but you and Di have been so busy planning your cruises that you haven't had time to think about lunch!!   The address is 2000 4th Ave.  It's right on the corner, and as you can see from the address isn't that far from 2200 5th Ave (The FIVE hotel).  Parking in Seattle is a nightmare, but it's a teeny-tiny bit better in this part of town than it is closer to shopping, the financial district or government offices.  Of course, since I say that it'll probably be IMPOSSIBLE to find parking tomorrow!!

If either you or Di, though would prefer something different please don't hesitate to yell, and we'll change things around.  I'll try to remember to bring my camera. 

AlaskaAngel, if my excursion finishes a few minutes early, we can meet you at 10 a.m next week on Thursday. Otherwise we'll be a few minutes late. Cape Fox sounds great. I've read about it and the lovely view of Ketchikan from there.

GardenGumby, thanks so much for the info. The restaurant sounds perfect. Can't wait to see you tomorrow!

THAT would be a jaw-dropper! I sent in a quarterly once that the IRS entered with the wrong decimal point and they came after me for the unpaid value. That is one time when I was very thankful I had made a copy of the check BEFORE sending it out. But it still took several months of going around and around with them and the bank to get it straightened out. They were very nice, just awfully persistent, when it was nothing we did wrong.

Hello everyone,

I had good news today, my blood platlets are up they went from 119 in july to 130.  They are still low but hopefully they will continue to rise.  I Forgot to ask the nurse if I need to come in in Sept.

Been doing laundry all day.  This getting up at 5:30 is for the birds.  I did take a nap today, that was nice.

I baked a lemon pound cake and it ran all over the oven, don't have a clue as to what happened.

Everyone have a good evening.

Sally - thanks for asking about my kids and grands. All is well for the grands. Working in schools is hard these days and my kids are happy to have good jobs for now even if there are things they would change.y son sold his house and is building a much bigger fancier one. Sister works in schools and admits his new place would be nice to have. But he is giving her a fabulous deal on the furniture he cannot take and she has always loved it. I only hope DIL isn't pushing a move beyond his means. She grew up quite privileged and likes it that way. He built their current place when he was single and is nostalgic about leaving it.  

I'm in my Iowa place with no internet so I am not on this site much until Friday when I return to Missouri. Internet will be back here on Sept. I'll catch up then. Isis the nightly report.

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Hi everyone,

To those of you heading toward Alaska- have a great time! 

The saga of SpongeDoug continues....

Early this week, our neighbor next door told Tim (my youngest and the one who recently got engaged) that if he cleaned up the back yard, the neighbor would mow it for us. Tim cleaned it all up, including putting a broken down old mower out front with the rest of the garbage. It was bulk trash week and by the time Tim told me, the mower was gone. When I was telling my older son that SpongeDoug was not going too have a good reaction to the news, he suggested I text Doug, tell him what happened and offer to replace the mower. 

I did, and Doug's response to me was that it wasn't my fault, and he needed an apology and payment from Tim. He then sent a nasty text to Tim. Tim's response was nastier making it clear that Doug was no longer to be at our house when Tim was home.

Cut to yesterday- SpongeDoug comes over to pick Dougie up for dinner. He is calm and relaxed and sitting at the kitchen counter writing down Dougies schedule for Open House last night. Tim gets home and comes in fuming, gesturing to me to tell Doug to leave.

I told Tim to relax, he was leaving as soon as he had the schedule. He then told Tracy to get him out. Her answer was the same as mine. Tim then started yelling at Doug, who ignored him until Tim got near him. They both began screaming at each other. 

Next thing I heard was the door between the kitchen and garage bang open. Doug fell out the door and cut his face when he landed on the car. 

Long story short, Doug called the police, and Tim came thisclose to being arrested. I am furious at Tim for losing his temper like that, but realize it is the result of months and months of Doug harassing Tim constantly.

Right now, I am at the airport, following my plans to return to Ga today. Tim is at a hotel with his fiancée for a few days, then will stay with Nissa's family until things calm down. SpongeDoug has been ordered not to come into the house without prior permission to pick up his stuff.

He is threatening to take Tracy to court for custody if Tim remains in the house. He was actually mad at Tracy and me last night for not checking on him. She told him we had gone to Dougies open house. He put a couple of pictures of his cut face on Facebook, although he hasn't mentioned Tim at all. 

I am scared to death leaving Tracy and Dougie alone, but I really can't do much to help. 

 My flight is boarding.

Anne

Anne, I can understand the worry.......so much grief and so many threats.  Hopefully, things will cool down considerably.  I'm sure it is hard for everyone, but these people ( and a couple were actually doing it ) ALL have to interact as responsible adults.  Sponge Doug and Tired Tim, who indeed seems to have taken the brunt of a lot of Doug's bad behaviors, couldn't quite pull it off.  That is what I hope will smooth down if they don't have to even LAY eyes anywhere on each other for a bit. 

It's a misfortune that Doug has reason ( in his son ) to be around the house on occasion.  So, I do hope in time, there can be at least a bit of a truce based on that.  I also hope Doug will wise up about "button pushing" and how it does nothing for anyone.  He sets such a bad example for his son. 

I hope you are able to get on that plane and have a nap and dream nice things for a while and above all not to have to THINK of life in the fast lane where you were and can enjoy being home in Ga. 

It is never easy ---  you can see both sides, but there aren't any perfect answers.  So, you take a breather, ok.  I'm thinking about you and hoping you can catch your breath for a while.  You have earned it.

Blessings

Jackie

Anne, I hope that you will enjoy your time in Georgia and that the Florida situation will find a calm solution.

Thank you all for the kind words and support. I am in Ga safely and we have a few safe, calm weeks. 

Jackie, I totally agree with you that Tired Tim was totally wrong in the way he handled the situation.

The police told both of them to turn off their phones, and stay away from social media sights. Tim listened, SpongeDoug has posted several pictures of his bloody face (which was one cut on the forehead, but he let the blood run down his face so it looked a lot worse than it was). 

SpongeDoug has also told his son that he is not safe around Uncle Tim, while Tim apologized to Dougie ASAP and told him it will never happen again. 

Tim was also very calm and respectful of the police while Doug was yelling at them. And one police officer told Tim it was obvious Doug had fallen and was not punched, because of the injury and with Tim's size and build, he would have done way more damage. 

None of that makes Tim any less wrong, just gives you an idea of the difference in character between them. 

Have a wonderful weekend - I plan to.

Anne

had a great lunch with Sandra, Di, Wren and all of our husbands yesterday. Unfortunately, I'm a dufuss and forgot my camera.  Others weren't as lacking in brain cells, though, so hopefuuly some pics will appear sooner or later. It sure was nice to see everyone. 

Aahhh , I see that Di posted just above me.

Starting from the front left...

Sandra's husband

Wren's husband

Wren

GardenGumby (me)

My husband

Di's husband

Di

Sandra (front right)

Hi everyone still trying to get my comp. fixed for good.--but I can't keep up but I did see the pics and read som. OMG I'm so happy for all of u who met, I just love this----right Blondie name tags please but u all look wonderful even the ones that's hiding a bit. Isn't it amazing how one vacation turned into this whole adventure--It's great==Everyone be safe and have a wonderful time.

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Luncheoners, great picture ... thanks for sharing the fun of your get together.

Cami, good to see your post.  Don't comp problems just frazzle you?  I know how comp problems stress me and I don't need my computer for work.  When all is fixed, you will need to celebrate ... you will deserve to celebrate.

I forgot to share that I found out last week that I do like cheesecake.  It would probably be better if I had never found that out.  I really like key lime pie, so I tried key lime cheesecake ... super yum!  Fortunately, the Cheesecake Factory restaurant is no close by.

... my coffee is gone which is my signal to walk ... have a sweet day friends.