Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
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Beautiful pictures, Chevy
Anne
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Chevy, God gave you the snow we didn't get this year! Three dustings was all! Now we need rain.
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Just "scraped' the house across the alley from us... Going to build a big 2-3 story square flat-top house like all the other ones around here...
The house was built many years ago on a "slab"... and a cellar was dug, like all the old houses had in those days.... It's almost all gone now... Started this morning, and it's only 3:30, and most of it has been taken away!
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Hope there wasn't too much dust flying around. Sometimes it doesn't take very long to remove history, huh !!!! I was glad when our old homestead was torn down. I wasn't really sad as it had been a rental for so many years by the time I came back home. I left home at 18 and shortly thereafter Mom and Dad went to California. Our old house was sold for $1,500.00 to a real estate company that used it for a rental. I came back here when I was 52 yrs. old and the house was empty then and stayed that way for five or 6 yrs. when it was finally removed.
It is going to be noisy for awhile during the construction period for the new house. Too tall a house for me. I'd get rid of at least two stories --- though would settle for a walk-out basement and first floor. I figure if I get to where I can't do stairs at all --- I'll walk out the front, go around the back and go into the basement. No muss, no fuss, no stairs.
Jackie
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Yeah, we went through this when they scraped the house next door to us about 8 years ago... While they were crushing, all the "pieces" into smaller ones to load, there WAS dirt flying around, but another guy was watering it down... It reminded me of land-fill soup! That machine took all the metal, steel bits out... furnace, pipes, and even the gutters.... etc. Anything metal could not be mixed with it all.... for some reason.
Still a lot to clean up... and a HUGE tree has to be taken down... Guess that's what they call "progress"... Just glad old Mrs. Oletsky isn't around to see this happening... Her Dad was Mayor Stapleton of Denver at one time... Named Stapleton International airport after him.... until they built Denver International Airport way out North of here... I think I'm lucky to have known her, and now watching more changes coming here....
That's what's nice about growing older! You remember things from years ago! And memories are always there for the taking!
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Those who find beauty in all of nature
will find themselves at one with the secrets of life itself.
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Good morning,
Cloudy here -- don't know if we will see the sun or not. There is rain coming -- when??? so I'm going to go back into mildly gloomy for a bit. Oh well, later on in the summer as we sometimes do, we may be wishing with all our heart for some rain. Sigh !!!! A little cooler today as well. Will hopefully get up to 70 so that doesn't thrill me either.
I'm glad you are wistful just a bit Sunny. When I was much younger change seemed like such a good thing. Almost a necessity in a way. Even I enlisted in the Army ( wanted more schooling that my folks couldn't really afford ) and went off to see the world. Somewhere along the way, as so often happens, I heard the same words coming out of my mouth that was coming out of the mouths of older people around me when I was young. They didn't always appreciate change nor want it. If there is any comfort I guess --- I have become the older generation I didn't totally understand when I was young and it is okay. It feels natural and highly desired.
I hope you don't have to put up with too, too much in the way o dust, too much dirt, and a world full of noise ( but you will have some ) as that site is readied for new building. Thank goodness, you still have your Oasis.
Jackie
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Chevy, I have no problem remembering the distant past, but don't ask me what I had for dinner two nights ago, or where I put that special paper so that I would remember exactly where it was.
Everything on the inside of the house is done, or scheduled to be done. The outside is a total disaster. The company scheduled to clean driveway and patios last Mon has yet to show up. The supervisor said they had a mechanical breakdown and wouldn't be back on the road till today, but I would definitely be their first job today. It is 11:00 and there is no sign of them. I called them 4 times before I got through, but I got to the person I originally spoke to. He was outraged at the service I've gotten and said he would make sure it is fixed, then gave me to the idiot that told me I would be first today. I think he is the dispatch manager. He gave me his usual response that he would call them and get back to me right away. I asked what "right away" means to him, because Tues it was 6 hrs before the guy called him back, and he never called me back. Aaron gave me his personal email in case this guy can't get it going. Meanwhile, all of our patio furniture is either in the back yard or garage, which means my car is not in the garage and that is not good in So Fla in May. My SIL has yet to pick up the remainder of the pool parts. The lawn guy can't do anything until everything is out of the yard, so we look like a junkyard back there. What isn't covered by furniture or pool parts is sand covering the tarp or whatever the call the layer of plastic they put down to stop the grass from poking thru the pool liner is called. The dogs are having a good time with it, but it's not getting any better- in fact with the dogs digging in it, itis just getting worse.
And my brother is coming on Wed. I was hoping to have it all done by then.
Sandra, how is Mike doing?
Hope everyone has a quiet and healthy weekend.
Anne
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Anne.... I have that layer of plastic/barrier... out front on the parking also... I still have to spray weed-kill over the rocks once in awhile, or pull up the little weed sprouts! The seeds land on top, and then find some way to root themselves... Hope those guys came to clean your place!
But yes Jackie... It's got a lot of work to be done around here, but nothing that HAS to be done! I would like rocks, or cement out in back of our fence, like for our drive-ways... but don't know if we will do that...
The guys that are moving all that torn-down house have used the drive-way by DH's car, to turn around to back in to that empty lot now... They smoothed it out a little, but those heavy trucks really sink down into loose sand!.... Maybe give DH some incentive to have it done right???? Ha!
We went up to gamble today.... None of us won, but we were only there a couple hours which was enough... The boys & their Papa walked around the town, and that was fun for them.... Bought an order of fries & onion rings for the way home...
But we always have fun together... The rest of them are going up to Boulder for dinner... See them tomorrow, and they leave here about 2 for their trip to Orlando.... Seems like a whirl-wind trip they had.... but we all enjoyed each other....!
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Anne and Chevy,
Outdoor work being done here this week too. Had a crew working for the last 2 days and due to come back on Monday. Finally decided to do something so I wudn't have to weed so much. DH doesn't weed , he mows and weed whacks. My back and knees just can't take it anymore. SD suggested river rocks, so that's what we are going to get, where we can. Also the walkway needs to be redone. Had 2 great days for the crew, but Monday they now forecast rain. Hope they get finished before it starts. We have about 5 acres and DH mows most of that. Weed whacking is getting to be too much for him though. Cuz of his back problems. Going to see of I can get SIL to do that for him. DH hates to give in, and not do things he used to do, but as we say, " old age is such fun."
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Anne and Chevy,
Outdoor work being done here this week too. Had a crew working for the last 2 days and due to come back on Monday. Finally decided to do something so I wudn't have to weed so much. DH doesn't weed , he mows and weed whacks. My back and knees just can't take it anymore. SD suggested river rocks, so that's what we are going to get, where we can. Also the walkway needs to be redone. Had 2 great days for the crew, but Monday they now forecast rain. Hope they get finished before it starts. We have about 5 acres and DH mows most of that. Weed whacking is getting to be too much for him though. Cuz of his back problems. Going to see of I can get SIL to do that for him. DH hates to give in, and not do things he used to do, but as we say, " old age is such fun."
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Only the wise person draws from life, and from every stage of it, its true savour, because only he or she feels the beauty, the dignity, and the value of life. The flowers of youth may fade, but the summer, the autumn, and even the winter of human existence, have their majestic grandeur, which the wise person recognizes and glorifies.
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Hmmm, about that old age. I tell myself I'm no different, but ( I'm not sure if it is due to all the medical issues of last few yrs. ) I can't organize like I once could and have found that even making a list seems to throw me --- things are in the wrong place and I don't always catch on until I'm half way done and this yr. due to work issues --- I'm having to just do the smallest of cycles right now.
I'm starting today to take care of my friends' house and kitties while she is gone for a week, plus my house and feral cats and going to the Manor for at least 3 hours a day ( I will be timing it to meal and therapy time the next few days ) and then starting tonight I will go to the house where I work with my patient two or three times a day to get the little doggies out to play and exercise etc. while their masters are gone for a few days. I might also have a lady calling who needs some help with her husband at another nursing home here at meal time a couple of days a week to feed him.
I think what I see here is I don't actually have to worry much about getting old --- I don't have time. So -- that's pretty good if I do say so myself.
Anyway, I'll see you all later. I hope you have a fantastic Saturday.
Jackie
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Jackie, it's great that you're so active.
ChevyBoy, I enjoyed the pictures, especially the yard.
I had my first lymphedema massage. Feeling a little lighter. My therapist is working on getting me bras and stuff thru my insurance but told me to get a compression tank. I'll search for that this weekend at Kohls. Surprised I didn't get a coupon and I'm trying to find my gift card that has a few dollars on it. It might be in 1 of those special place, ya know?
Today I'm going to visit my friends who live near O'Hare and we're going to some kind of shop festival in Park Ridge. I'm so excited ... need to laugh ... haven't felt well for the past 2 weekends.
Also, I'm getting my jewelry and kippah designs priced for a show on June 5. I'll be at the Greater Chicago Jewish festival that day. One of my friends is going to help me carry stuff and set up. She's so great. And, I know what necklace to give her as a gift, too. She's been eyeing it at 1 show she helped me do.
It looks sunny outside and I can't wait to play, so I hope you all have a wonderful day.
Linda
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Mornin all
Well, the pressure cleaner didn't show yesterday again! Exact repeat of last Mon! Couldn't reach the tech, etc, etc. I told them I was going to put my experience on Facebook, Twitter and any other social media my kids might be on. I called a new place. Now I am really confused - he had me on the phone for close to an hour telling me how God he is. I told him about the other company and he says he's never heard of them. He asked me what they were charging. I said no way- give me your quote, then I'll tell you theirs.
His quote to do the same job, except he won't seal it because we are in the rainy season, was$300 total. The other place was $1300. And he swears he will do as good or better job than the original guys. He called me back - he was looking me up online to "check" me out, and wanted to know if I had a daughter that is a lawyer in Miami. He would ha pave refused the job if I did. Now I am totally confused. Thankfully my DD knows a neighbor who had her driveway, etc done. She paid $1500. So what do I do? She doesn't remember the name of the company that did it.
Today is Nissa's shower, and I realized last night that I have gotten rid of all my "dress pants" so off we are to shop for a pair, then home to shower, dress, and head to North Cuba. That's what Floridians call Miami now - even the people living there. And to me, it might as well be another country. I know how to get to the Port of Miami for cruises, although it's been a while, and how to get to the Miami VA. That's it. One of my DD's is driving.
Hav a good weekend
Anne
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Anne, At least call the Better Business Bureau to see if they have reports on either of these people. There must be someone competent, but neither of these sounds like they are.
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Yes! You can look the company up on the Internet... Google them.... Look at their reviews! Sorry about the whole thing! I look at reviews before I do anything.... even when I buy from Amazon!0 -
If we could but recognize our common humanity, that we do belong together, that our destinies are bound up in one another's, that we can be free only together, that we can be human only together, then a glorious world would come into being where all of us lived harmoniously together as members of one family, the human family.
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Mornin all
Thanks for the advice. I did check the first company's website. The reviews look great. But the good news ( I hope) is that my DD talked to a neighbor and got the name of someone she likes. She got the naMe from our local pool supply store. I left a message early evening Fri, so I am hoping for a call back tomorrow.
Meanwhile we went to the bridal shower. It was "high tea" at the famous Biltmore hotel in Miami. Much classier than any shower I've ever been at. We were served things I have never heard of, like deviled eggs infused with anchovies, ham roll ups with jalapeño sauce. Everything had one ingredient I recognized and at least one I didn't. I know what anchovies and jalapeños are, they are just examples. It was nice, but I thought a little sad. My 2 DD's and I (along with my 10 year old and 2 mo old granddaughters) were the only guests from the grooms side. I know their were a few ladies who are the significant others of Tim's friends, but they are also Nissa's close friends also. Tim told me when they got engaged that the wedding was for Nissa and whatever she wanted was fine with him. I don't even know who is on the guest list for the wedding itself except for my kids and my brother and his kids. I love Nissa- I couldn't have chosen better for Tim. I just didn't expect to haVe no input in the preparations at all. It is going to be a very classy event.
Lots of running around today. Went and bought $400 worth of makeup at Macy's Fri. My DD came home and said "Oh hell no!" I wear full makeup maybe 2 or three times a year. MaYbe for church I will put on blush and lipstick. We are going today to return everything except the foundation. We went to Walgreens yesterday and got blush, eye shadow, and lipstick. My 2 DD's agreed that I cannot go shopping alone for things unless I go, knowing exactly what I want. I did the same thing with my car. It said it was due for service. I dropped it off, and went to meet Jamie in the parking lot with a $600 bill in my hand. She went back in and said " Does it really need this, what about that?" I had no idea what any of it meant. I got only what they did for free.
Anne
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Anne - Like Wren said, check with the Better Business Bureau website in your area. Any company will post only the good reviews on their own site.
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Hi ladies,
Welcome to all the new ladies. Hope everyone is doing ok. We moved in our house. No one is on either side of us yet or across the street. We met a few of the couples on our street. Some have already headed up north for the summer. We also met the lady that will live next to us and the couple that will be moving in across the street. We do not have Comcast as yet. They kept telling us we were not in their system yet. The lines were finally put in last week after 5 weeks of calling them daily. One of the building managers was out checking the housed being built and noticed we were not set up for cable. DH bought something so we could finally use our computers. We are mostly settled in. Two rooms are painted and set up. Kitchen is mostly done. Living room and dining room are half done. We have couch set and dining table but still need the coffee and end tables and a buffet for the dining room. We have recessed lighting so not worried about lamps until I find what I want. Everything just seems to take so long to find. Went to dinner at a couples house the other night. The next day the man was sick and Friday I did nothing but have the big D and vomiting. Still not feeling too well but at least I can eat a little. We will be heading back to Illinois to pick up another load of things and bringing two grandkids back with us for the month of June. That should keep us busy!!!
Hope everyone is having a great day.
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Thank you Teka - and good morning to all even though it's a few days late. Following the comments regarding the last AARP issue I will make a point of reading it now instead of later.
Mentally I do not feel old. I feel really funny talking about having to sign up for Medicare for December's birthday. I am still working full time and will be for a few more years. Planned on maybe retiring at full retirement, but have a few projects in the fire at work that won't be complete until a few months after that point. I am not one to leave things undone.
I am surviving the Anastrozole and am watching my weight. I am having right knee replacement in June to match my left knee replacement of May 2012. Neither of which were age related; I fell up the stairs at work in 2003. My MO gave his okay and I am on the surgery schedule. I will drive my DH crazy while he is caring for me following knee surgery.
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Life is unlimited - it expands with the generosity, compassion,
inventiveness, and service that you contribute.
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Termite, good to hear from you. Glad that you're settling into your new home. I know you will enjoy the visit with the grands.
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Saying a quick hi while I take a break and have coffee at home. Been out since a bit before 9 a.m. and $ p.m. now. Two more rounds for the day and I'll be done. Well, it is ok I think. Had some extra things to do today but hopefully all will be back in control tomorrow. Weather has warmed and it is so pretty, but we will have to pay with about four days of rain. Sigh !!! The rain -- well, ok if I have to, but the gray that will come is what I am already dreading. I will check in later for a bit hopefully.
Jackie
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Today has been a busy day getting ready to leave tomorrow. I hope we luck out with some good travel weather for our trek north to MN. Fingers crossed that our camper has survived the winter and we don't have to deal with any problems on arrival.
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Life rushes us along and few people are strong enough to stop on their own.Most often, something unforeseen stops us and it is only then we have the time to take a seat at life's kitchen table.To know our own story and tell it.To listen to other people's stories.To remember that the real world is made up of just such stories.Until we stop ourselves or, more often, have been stopped, we hope to put certain of life's events "behind us" and get on with our living.After we stop we see that certain of life's issues will be with us for as long as we live.We will pass through them again and again, each time with a new story, each time with a greater understanding, until they become indistinguishable from our blessings and our wisdom.It's the way life teaches us how to live. -Rachel Naomi Remen
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Travel safely, Carole! You may be driving in some rain depending upon how fast it moves through the area.
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Well, wasting the one sunny warm day this week waiting out on the deck for the tow guy--my car is not responding to either of my keyless-entry fobs (no other way to unlock the doors--can’t even jimmy the window open because there are no manual lock buttons or hood-release inside either) and Subaru roadside assistance says it’ll have to be towed to the dealership. ETA is an hour and a half away, and dealer is half an hour north, so they may not even be open to give me a loaner. I’m beginning to hate our all-digital, all-electronic society.
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AAAARGH!!! The service dept. at the dealership closes at 7 pm. The guy I spoke to says he’ll tell sales (open till 9....if the tow guy even gets me there by then) to put away a loaner for me. To say I am frustrated and furious (and about to start dropping f-bombs) is the understatement of the century. If the loaner isn’t there, no rental agencies will be open by that hour--not Hertz, Avis, Budget nor Enterprise; and though I am covered for the tow I’m not covered for the ride home in the truck. So I’ll be lucky to get an Uber to pick me up in Skokie and drive me home.....and you bet I will stick the dealership with the bill. The closest CTA stop is three miles away from them, too. When I bought the car, the dealer was in Evanston two blocks from a CTA stop--but they moved to bigger HQ in Skokie. (I always hated the suburbs but now I have good reason).
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