I tried the specific fitting at eShakti. It was pretty poor. The bust was at least 4" too small, everything else was way tight, too. And I was careful about getting those measurements. It didn't help that their shipper, DHL, refused to leave the dress without my signature and couldn't come at any time (after 6 or on weekends) that I was home. The only reason I ever got the dress was that a neighbor came home early due to feeling sick, so DHL's fourth delivery attempt was handed to her. Does eShakti say, on their site, that apartment dwellers are second class clients who have to take time off work or designate a backup to get their goods? Nope. Did talking to customer service resolve the issue? Nope. After all that bother, the dress didn't fit and I had to pay to send it back. Pity. Some of their dresses look very nice, but they'll never see another dime of my money unless they mug me for it (or change shippers).

The padded part of my armrest is on my coffee table. Damn, I hate this flimsy fucking chair. I never even knew those could come off!(30+ years and it never happened) You'd think it was like a floor model they sold us as is, but of course everyone pays full price for it because it's adaptive.(it's kind of hype that everyone gets personally fitted too...there's a range of sizes, but you better hope you fit.) so of course, I'm thinking of The Breakfast Club and "the World is an imperfect place/who wants to steal a screw?"(the screw is in my doorway)

I made it to Cincinnati. That was a long drive -- got stuck in rush hour traffic around Columbus. I'm thinking that, on the way back, I'll split it into two days. I can see a couple of decent places to stop overnight, but I'm thinking maybe Wheeling, West Virginia, on the logic that it's on the interstate but the route there won't hit any cities, and I've never been to West Virginia. Plus, it makes a good midway point so that, on the second day of driving, I can stop at Fallingwater, which I want to see.

Wave at my relatives as you go through Greene County, Pennsylvania!

OMG, I have no idea what to get for my dad for Father's Day. This is ridiculous

Does he like beer?

yes, but he can't drink it since he's in pre-cirrosis with his liver. If I could get him beer, this would be a very simple thing! He doesn't do much besides sit in front of the TV and watch NCIS. I've gotten him books in the past, which he says he likes and wants, but never actually reads.

I'm waiting to see if I can pitch in on an iPad replacement. Other things I'm thinking: Harry and David box or flowers.

I couldn't resist asking.

Harry and David is good. I've gotten Hickory Farms boxes that were pretty good. Meat and cheese. They're manly.

We did a Harry & David monthly fruit delivery thing for my in-laws this Xmas (shared with Bob's sisters because I think the year-long thing is spendy) and they love it! So, that's what I'd vote for. Now...what do I get my dad?

...I got my dad a card. But then, we haven't done more than that or dinner for Father's or Mother's day or their birthdays in forever. He's the WORST to buy presents for.

Erika, your wheelchair is 30 years old?!?