Pix, I’m so sorry. That is so hard to manage on top of the general terribleness of the situation in the first place. I hope things go more smoothly than it seems at the outset.
Hooray for Matilda. That is so wonderful to hear about.
Mal: I call you back? Wash: No, Mal. You didn't. Zoe: I take full responsibility, cap.
'Out Of Gas'
Natter 77: I miss my friends. I miss my enemies. I miss the people I talked to every day.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
brenda m - Mar 10, 2022 9:07:10 pm PST #13708 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Cass - Mar 10, 2022 9:30:13 pm PST #13709 of 30000
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
I'm almost on the ground in Fort Lauderdale and have learned from Dad's friend that he doesn't want me to take him to any doctor appointments because it is demeaning. I just flew 3000 miles to be with him for them. It makes me sad and angry and just so full of grief.The thing with dementia, it won't be the same tomorrow in all likelihood, in my limited experience. It'll suck in a totally new and unexpected way. I'm sorry. This is hard.
Consuela - Mar 10, 2022 10:45:34 pm PST #13710 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Cass is right.
I'm so sorry, though. Perhaps you can make the argument that you're there to take notes?
Laura - Mar 11, 2022 5:04:41 am PST #13711 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Oh Pix, my heart breaks for you. We never had any struggle or conflict going to doctor appointments with my parents, but my brother is a different story. His wife has to go with him because he will deny he even has a symptom or even the whole disease because he either has forgotten or is in denial. He will even fight about having ever been to a certain doctor before as he doesn't have that issue. Needless to say he isn't a reliable source for the results of a visit. Mom and Dad did both get testy about being treated as the child in the relationship when being to do or not do things. It is beyond difficult and heart wrenching. I send all the strength~ma I can muster.
It looks like we have secured marina space! Fort Lauderdale, has pool, gym, dog park, restaurant/bar, and all the good stuff. Even a 9' pool table in the rec area. I had written to all the other marinas but this one needed a phone call, and I don't do that. DH called and talked to the dock master and they have room for our size boat. Pix & ND, this is the marina that houses the mega yachts near the Ft. Lauderdale port and airport. You see it to the north when you fly in. At least a couple hundred times I have said aloud 'my future home' when driving past on the way to I-595 or the airport. The universe listened. I am beyond excited. Now just to figure out what to do with our stuff. eta: the other ports aren't deep enough for the huge yachts, and they even have to dock closer to the I-95 and airport corridor than further in where we would be. I do look forward to strolling the docks and checking them out though.
JenP - Mar 11, 2022 5:41:36 am PST #13712 of 30000
Pix, sending coping -ma in big waves.
Laura, that is fantastic!
She was so happy afterwards
Makes my heart smile!
Pix - Mar 11, 2022 6:08:38 am PST #13713 of 30000
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Oh, that's wonderful news! You'll be seeing a lot of me on all my trips here, Laura. I can't wait to have a deck to go stand on and ignore the world for a bit.
And today is good so far. Cass is right — it changes day to day, but he and I don't fight, generally, at least not directly. Good ol' New England conflict avoidance.
JZ - Mar 11, 2022 6:40:48 am PST #13714 of 30000
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
(((Pix))) I'm so glad today is better so far, but what an emotionally exhausting way to get through each day, just one by one by one. Sending you vibes for strength and zen.
sj - Mar 11, 2022 6:43:46 am PST #13715 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Pix, continued good thoughts are headed your way.
Laura - Mar 11, 2022 9:07:53 am PST #13716 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Oh, that's wonderful news! You'll be seeing a lot of me on all my trips here, Laura.
You know we have a berth and deck for you anytime. I hope you are able to get some things settled this trip.
Cass - Mar 11, 2022 10:36:37 am PST #13717 of 30000
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
I hope the rest of the trip goes smoothly, Kristin. Dementia is so hard. We didn't have to suffer through it long with Dad because the brain cancer was so fast. But it is brutal.
Stable electrolytes not being my friend, I just ate a banana. I bought the bunch with a Black Widow sticker on it because clearly fruit is best chosen based on Marvel sticker.
My mouth and throat felt funny after I ate it. This has happened once or maybe a few times before so a Dr Googling we go.
Allergic reactions to banana vary widely and may include itching of the mouth and throat, hives (urticaria), swelling (angioedema), and wheezing.
Symptoms are most closely related to oral allergy syndrome, with localized symptoms in the mouth.
In most cases, symptoms begin within minutes of eating the fruit.
Cross-reactivity between ragweed and banana is known to play a role. If you have a banana allergy, you also may react to natural rubber latex.
Latex is produced from the sap of the rubber tree, which contains similar proteins to those in bananas and other related foods, such as kiwi and avocado.
Well, let's tally these up. Ragweed allergy? Check. Banana? Appears so. Latex? Yep. Kiwi? I just thought they were super acidic and made everyone a little tingly but maybe that's an allergic reaction now that I apply critical thinking skills. Okay. List done. That was fun.
I'm going to go tape Benedryl to my bananas now. Apparently Black Widow needs a hand.