INSOMNIACS place to talk in the wee hours

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Posts: 4,243

    Photos from our canal cruise.

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Posts: 4,243

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Posts: 4,243

    Sorry data is really slow. Can't seem to upload morepictures. Not sure when I will get access to wifi again.

  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Posts: 10,075

    The heat this week has really kicked the crud out of me. Haven't been able to sleep very well. It's been taking me over an hour to get to sleep. Might just grab a nap a little later

  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Posts: 5,143

    Junie B this is St. Anne's, Shandon, Cork City

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  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Posts: 5,143

    Here's a 1 min video showing some English people doing the bell ringing, (you can see the sheets showing you how to ring some popular tunes in the background). The closing seconds of the video gives you an idea of sound from outside. I stayed a few days with some friends years ago who were at that time livving right by the church. It was so funny to hear twinkle twinkle or baa baa black sheep ringing out from time to time

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  • wren44
    wren44 Posts: 8,076

    Loverly, When I saw the Anne Frank house, I was impressed by the small rooms so many people were hiding in. I don't recall any furniture. It did have a presence you could feel. My DH is the opposite of yours. I won't go to a museum with him unless it will close within my time tolerance. It's the only way to get him out. He was at the British Museum in London and I left, walked to the airline office, reconfirmed our tickets, and walked back. He was still looking. When I worked at Holland America Cruise Line, a lot of the top brass had connections to Indonesia. Several had been in Japanese prison camps.

    Feline, What fun to hear BaaBaa from a church! I would think it would get old if you lived nearby. There's a church about a block from us that rings bells when school or mass starts. I feel like I'm in the Middle Ages when I realize I'm telling time by the church bell.

  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Posts: 10,075

    I often hear church bells in the distance when I am outside tending to laundry or taking Jackson outside. We have two churches that are not far and I am always trying to figure which the sounds of the bells is coming from.

    I have been to the British Museum and I felt that I could have spent hours there just looking at everything.

  • WenchLori
    WenchLori Posts: 1,027

    Lover, how exciting to see so many beautiful places. I love looking at all of the different architecture. I may have been one in a different life lol

    Junie, great to hear from you and Kirby!

    Sassy, you finally get to use your new tub how exciting! I can't wait to see more pictures of your remodel.


  • feelingfeline
    feelingfeline Posts: 5,143

    British Museum is wonderful. I'm very partial to the Egyptian cat sculptures. I also love the Clocks & Watches exhibition. Never get tired of re-visiting it.

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  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Posts: 10,075

    lol

    I was even in my element when my group went to the remains of the Romans Baths in Bath.


  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Posts: 15,889

    Feelingfeline. Love the cat meme.

  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Posts: 10,075

    Yep. Swore Princess looked at me as if to say "I am a Goddess, you must worship me!" lol

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Posts: 15,889

    Today's tub lesson. The towel needs to be in the same room

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Posts: 15,889

    Mags, talked to Phyllis, her Palliative Care group suggested the Ritalin 5 mg. Already forgot timing dose. Shucks. Damn. This is a gleaning thing. People have a response to a drug, then it spreads like wild fire. Fatigue in the Cancer group is high, fatigue in the fibro group is high. Oh well, seems to me it's time to talk, Yaya

  • shepkitty
    shepkitty Posts: 878

    Feline ~ So even a God is not immune to the power of the box? Love it! I shall be prepared should I find myself the target of the wrath of Bast. 😸

    Sassy ~ no towel? Oh the horror! Where was it? You don't have a bad kitty to blame....

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    Where was Donnie during this crisis?

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    Sigh.... Remember when life was simpler?

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  • shepkitty
    shepkitty Posts: 878

    Sas, Mags & Junie.............. toying with the ìdea a of starting a new topic for those of us with BC and Fibro/CFS. Our symptoms can vary wildly as can our reactions to meds and treatments. Ahh... but if we can find those things we may have in common for some better QOL, how cool? Any thoughts, anyone?

    Mags ~ spoke to my insurance company's pharmacist for required "Xeloda Counciling" Best thing I learned? Timing for the darn pills! Every 12 hours is the preferred. But....... 8 to 10 hours is acceptable. Been soo stressed over the scheduling. Still striving for every 12 hours but it is hard!

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Posts: 15,889

    SHEP, Hahaha..........I had to walk through the house wet

    Shep, keep the discussion here. Please, we are all in the same boat with the same problems. What I tried to point out earlier is ------the negation of talking the negation of discourse caused the talk herE to devolve to the weather.

    WE ARE MORE THAN THE WEATHER, WE ARE LOVELY WOMEN THAT ARE MUYLTIDIMENSIONAL. THAT HAVE OPINIONS ON EVERYTHING AND ARE EXCITING, BITCHY, AND WONDERFUL. WE DON'T HAVE TO GO SOMEWHERE ELSE TO EXPRESS WHAT WE BELIEVE AND HOLD DEAR. DO IT HERE. BE SO OFF THE WALL THAT WE ARE ADMIRED FOR ARE COURAGE TO BE DIFFERNET

    That and 10 cents won't get you a cup of coffee........Dad's old saying when you got on a rant :)

  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Posts: 15,889

    :)


  • shepkitty
    shepkitty Posts: 878

    Stay here we will then Sas !

    To be truthful, I am not too fond of some of the super specialized threads. There are a few that have become social hangouts and have totally strayed from the original topic. A few others are nothin' but spitting contests over who has it toughest. They ignore science and proven facts.

    If someone starts a topic "All About Runny Noses - Solutions, Ideas, Suggestions" and then the following discussion is about everything but runny noses, what's the point?

    I do wish there were locked topics - like a "library"- to serve as filtered, organized sources of relevant information to the topic at hand. Easy to find, accurate information. So much gets lost as threads continue. Just think of all the housekeeping time you could save Sas! Keep the original topic discussion open but be able to refer to the "library" version of the topic.

    Most importantly, I do like all of us's. We can be so, so smart and so, so silly. I could gush on and on but ya'll know how special each of you are 💞


  • shepkitty
    shepkitty Posts: 878

    Speaking of special ladies......

    Where is Eeyore? I do hope the wind blows her our way, even for just a little bit.

    Eeyore, are you out there? Thinking of you and sending gentle ((hugs)) along with prayers for comfort and healing. 🙏 🎈

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  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Posts: 4,243

    Wow! Four posts in one day! Somebody is feeling better (I hope). Wish we could pull Eeyore from under the gray cloud and get her to stay above it even for a little while.

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  • Loveroflife
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    Ms. Sas, amazing how we still have much to learn.

    Need to get off the internet now. Cruising and sharing purchased data with DH. He needs to work. BBL.

  • m0mmyof3
    m0mmyof3 Posts: 10,075

    Still upset with my mom over this last week so I called her yesterday to tell her that and all I got was her stinking voicemail which she never checks, so she will never get the politely worded but very unhappy message I left her. Hubby even called her yesterday but she still hadn't apologized for not saying anything to us this week for our anniversary. He knows how deep down I am hurt over it and said not to say anything to my mom and stepfather for their anniversary next month. I think I will say Happy Anniversary and make a sarcastic remark about how at least they got that when mine wasn't even acknowledged by them, followed by a quick end to the call!

  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Posts: 4,243

    Internet is painfully slow.

    Feline, that was too tempting for the goddess Bastet! Hah! Good one.

    Ms. Wren, I think I will get along with your DH :) I can spend hours and hours in a museum examining and reading everything. I don't like to rush and can't really fully enjoy if someone is waiting for me. I can see myself going to the museum alone. Good for you for being productive while you waited for him. You used to work for Holland America Cruise Line? How exciting! What did you do for them? You must have met a lot of interesting people all over the world. Were these top military officials Dutch or Indo (Eurasian)? I have read that many Dutches and Indos had to leave the county after the Republic of Indonesia became an independent state. Regarding Anne Frank, can you imagine living in a small space with other strangers? You could feel a presence? Neat! I couldn't help but feel sad for her family and the Jewish people as I walk down the street she once walked. Hatred is ugly.

    Ms. Sas, QOL is so important. Wonder about the number of patients who are being prescribed Adderal or Ritalin for fatigue related to cancer treatments, Fibromyalgia, ect..

    I would love to visit Netherlands again. Didn't get a chance to explore the outskirts. People here are tall and thin. Maybe because they are more active than us Americans. A lot of people bike. The Dutch in Amsterdam are very skillful on the bike. I have seen quite a few people texting while bicycling. Here is one:

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  • magdalene51
    magdalene51 Posts: 2,062

    Loverly, that picture reminded me of this. I laugh every time.

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  • WenchLori
    WenchLori Posts: 1,027

    I agree Sassy and ShepK, I've joined a lot of threads for the information within and by the time I get through 20 or 30 pages it has nothing to do with the topic.

    Lover, I'm enjoying all the pictures! Such wonderful eye candy!

    It's storming here, music to my ears!

    Praying everyone has a wonderful Sunday! I wanted to surprise my mom by picking her up and taking her to church this morning but the radar looks pretty intimidating for that time. We'd be soaked by the time we got to the car.


  • Loveroflife
    Loveroflife Posts: 4,243

    Lori, glad you enjoy the photos. In Helsinki, Finland with weak connection.

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    Helsinki Cathe


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    Senate Square



  • Loveroflife
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    Inside Helsinki Cathe

  • Loveroflife
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    Inside of the Rock Church

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    Outside of the Rock Church ( Temppeliaukio Church).

    This church is carved from a huge boulder. There were at least 4 police cars outside. I am assuming for security purposes. They were good looking policemen. They all looked like they were from the swat team. Was so tempted to take a picture of them close up, but I was afraid they would throw me in jail Loopy

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    If you look closely, two policemen stand against the wall watching. The first pic shows two black police jeeps park right in front of the church. Not sure why they were there at the church but not at other tourist areas in Helsinki.