Quebec’s groundhog was found dead right before the ceremony was supposed to start.

RIP to the wee dude, but what does that mean? Winter’s ending forever?

Metformin (which gave me the raging trots)

Puff of smoke. Delurks

Metroformin doesn't give me the trots, but I discovered on a weekend away that it does give me all kinds of bloating and gas. I read on a forum that people swear by taking digestive enzymes to help with tolerating it. Normally, I take them daily, but I hadn't taken any away with me, so now I make sure to always pack some.

Quebec’s groundhog was found dead right before the ceremony was supposed to start.

That seems like a bad omen. How's Canada fixed for white ravens?

Technically, he was a marmot. And Canada has TWO other (sometimes competing) groundhogs. And you know what? This far North, we're pretty much have six more weeks of winter no matter what the rodent says.

Hi everyone! Happy 2023. Been lurking and thinking of all of you.

More smoke. Re-lurks.

Bubble wrap back, for those that need it.

I am taking notes on all this Metformin info in case I end up on it.

Technically, he was a marmot. And Canada has TWO other (sometimes competing) groundhogs. And you know what? This far North, we're pretty much have six more weeks of winter no matter what the rodent says.

Thanks, Sue! I needed additions to my 2/2 lore

I’m glad it’s not just me. That’s why is so damned important, once you and your medical team find and carefully calibrate the pharmaceutical cocktail that keeps you sane and healthy, to NOT FUCK WITH THE COCKTAIL.

I need my fucking cocktail.

Several years back, the groundhog in a Madison suburb bit the mayor’s ear instead of prognosticating.

We just had a long Teams conversation about how they keep the groundhog calm for the photo ops (again, why I like to dial in late, so I don't have to participate in this ridiculousness with cow-workers)

DC has Potomac Phil ... he's already dead (and taxidermied).

I saw a picture of a groundhog holding a sign saying "Dammit Jim, I'm a rodent, not a meteorologist" ... and, yes, he's wearing a Starfleet uniform.

Well, I certainly learned more about the predictive rodents this morning.

~ma to all in health and life

Went to eye doctor yesterday. Interesting. After being farsighted for many decades, now nearsighted. All in all I will take it as I love this being able to read my phone and watch without glasses. Computer too! I am getting transitional lenses for the driving and beach going.

Big day today in automotive news. We are getting not one but two new (to us) vehicles. I get my 2021 Tesla to replace the 2018 which was totaled. Then all the car discussion recently made DH take a long hard look at his big diesel truck and the fact that without a house that needs construction projects, he doesn't need it anymore. So he is getting a Model X, which has 7 seats for his almost daily hauling of kids. The dealership is giving him a check for $300 for the vehicle swap because the truck is worth so much. I calculated that between fuel and repairs the truck cost us $1200 a month so switching to the Tesla is going to make a huge difference. Still, he will miss his truck and will put a tow hitch on the X. I pick up mine at 11:30 and return the rental, and he picks up his at 1 or so and says bye to the truck. So we are about to be a two red Tesla family! (Yes, Elon is an idiot, but I love his cars)

Happy Friday. My boss is off, the two other people in my section are teleworking and I really need to plow through stuff while it should be quiet, so I’m putting on an audiobook and digging in.