Calm your tits. I only WISH I needed straight edged razor blades for that. Sadly, this is not 1983 and my heart could barely take it then. There are just some things I need to um cut off. And single edged razor blades are hard to find. I know I have a pack around here SOMEWHERE.
In other news, my bathroom sink is fucking TIRED from all the handwashing and is refusing to drain as fast as I wash my hands like a neurotic fool. People keep coming to my door! Most are people I know. They are not wearing masks. I do not open the door. Speaking of, sorry if you asked for masks and didn’t get them. My commenter who makes the masks had a big order and it all got very complicated for me. I’ve since asked that she make several for the people in my neighborhood. Today, a very elderly person went for a walk with a cane and no mask so I plan to run out into the street like a crazy person and give them away. I’ll probably shout WEAR A FUCKING MASK! But, still that makes me a good Samaritan, right?
In other news, I finally made it off the couch today to check on my tomato plants. my red cherry tomatoes had like a billion. I gave some to Lawn Kid who loves tomatoes. He’s probably going to give me the coronavirus. His mother works in an old people facility and he lives with whoever will let him spend the night. I try to socially distance but he doesn’t quite get it. It’s all I can do not to hug him.
So someone asked for an open forum… so here you go. Let’s try not to make it too much about death and condolences. Anyone got anything positive to share? I’ll start. I won’t make it a spoiler but I watched The Challenge a bit ago, it is one of my favorite shows and I have super crush on Jordan Wiseley and may or may not have followed him and commented. I am not the comment on the famous people site kind of gal. But DAMN he is hot AF.
And another thing that pisses me off. People who say Happy Memorial Day! It’s actually a time of mourning those who gave their lives to protect us. I’m not sure how it became all about hot dogs and going to the beach.
When I worked in rich people food service I hated the big Memorial Day celebration we did. It didn’t make sense to me and they used it more as the start of the summer season aka money making season. There was no remembering of those that we have lost.
And fireworks! I live in a normally quiet place but New Years, July 4th, and Memorial Day are nuts. I get New Years and July 4th. A lot of Veterans have problems with loud noises, why subject them to fireworks! My dogs are not Veterans but they hate them too.
They add “happy” because they can break out the white patent leather shoes.
Isn’t that much more important than people who gave their time and their lives for this country?
I feel exactly the same way. Glad there are still others.
Well, I don’t wish Happy Memorial Day to anyone but will wish them a fun weekend if I know they are doing something. Quite a few men in family actually fought in wars and they don’t see it like what you are saying.
People have barbecues, most try to get away to the lakes for a weekend of family fun.
Yes we have went and placed flags before, went to Veteran’s events but usually do family stuff. What a great way to celebrate a Vets life than with his family.
Finding the joy takes nothing away from those that died.
Just my lone opinion.
My toddler has four molars coming in at once so we get the “I am so happy and carefree” toddler one moment and the “what is this life” toddler the next. Super fun.
On another note I made it to 15 weeks and the doctor told us the sex but wasn’t willing to confirm 100%. I am pretty sure it was accurate though because same symptoms as the other. Which means unicorn shorts will be worn by another kid in this house.
Congrats! I bought Dr. Suess books for a completely unrelated reason that no longer exists… even though I had plenty of my own and the guy that used to lived nearby who had all of the beautiful kids who I helped via someone from here at Christmas I was sent giftcards for lawn kid but didn’t want to over do it. I think I still have some actually. But I gave the lady Chick Fil A gift cards that is the MIL and they were thrilled to go to Chik Fil A! Anyway, he showed up today and I gave him a bundle of Dr Seuss books for the kids. He says they are driving him crazy. I say I’d love to read to them in my front yard. I didn’t tell him that though. That would mean I’d have to shower and put on clothes! Right now I apparently can’t write words that make sense. I mean…more than usual.
Aw that is super sweet. I am still working which means she still goes to daycare. I asked the amazing ladies who watched her if she was behaving there and they were like she is an angel. She saves it all for me, which is fine.
You should do something nice for the daycare workers. It doesn’t have to cost money, just a thank you not would be appreciated.
I try to take them donuts at least once a month and take them goodies here and there.
When I was little my parents signed me up for a Dr Seuss book club. Every so often they would mail me a new Dr Seuss book, or maybe it was two books. The first one came with a little plastic Cat in the Hat book holder. I loved getting those books in the mail.
My mom did the same. I remember dancing in excitement every time the mailman delivered.
I took a total me night a d day and binged on Bloodlines. I loved it but not so much it ending. I love Sissy Spacek in it.
It was good. Dark but really good. You may like Ozarks if you liked Bloodlines and yes. Sissy Specek is a national treasure imo.
I agree. Watched Bloodlines and Ozarks. I like gritty and intense and they were both that. Also love Sissy. Every since Badlands with Martin Sheen and then, of course, Carrie.
I just finished watching Ozarks – it was good. The local people characters were so well done, how about Darlene and Wyatt! I think the way the last episode ended leaves room for another season.
I am currently watching Blood and Water on Netflix. It is really good!
I binged white lines on Netflix this weekend and I am REALLLY interested in tamara’s hot take. It’s crazy how addictive the Netflix content has gotten.
As TT now knows, I’ve completely given up on watching Bravo. Instead, I’m watching more RPAN, or Reddit TV. It’s really interesting. I’ve gotten to view everything from sailing on the open water to live music shows to… well, weirder stuff.
At this point, is there even a reason for me to turn my TV back on?
I’m into Episode 4 of Belgravia. It’s really good.
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels is my new fave. I am very fond of Old Hollywood fiction. Very James Ellroy Old Hollywood with a SPLASH of supernatural.
There are some good dark series coming out soon. The one I am most excited for is the HBO limited series “I’ll Be Gone In the Dark.” True story about Michelle McNamara’s search for — and obsession with — the man she named the Golden State Killer. It’s too sad she died before it was made, AND MIRE IMPORTANT, the arrest of a suspect.
Belgravia and Penny Dreadful: City of Angels are a must, however the Candian programme with the sea shanties and the 2 girls is not available here yet….BUGGER
I have HBO and haven’t noticed “I’ll Be Home In the Dark”.
Every time I see her I get a little sad as well as so proud that she was a hero.
True crime is my obsession, and times she still shows up on the I’D channel.
I have gotten into Reddit in Quarantine. Mainly AITA. But there is a women’s support group I have found a lot of comfort in.
Odds are you will never, ever see this, why can’t i type a fucking response on here. FU:CK><<< fuck it nevermind
No not really. UNLESS you have never watched Killing Eve seasons one and two are FANTASTIC. This season is kind of meh.
I’m 3 episodes into this season of Killing Eve and was really hoping it would improve!
Omg, my freaking garbage disposal in my kitchen sink is messed up and blocked and it is absolutely disgusting! I can’t hand wash any dishes and every time I run the dishwasher all the nasty crap re-surfaches in my kitchen sink. Our maintenance guy apparently has better things to do than to fix this for me. And the maintenance man is actually a friend to the landlord and when he does show up, his work clothes are more expensive than my best outfit.
I am running my dishwasher out of desperation and will keep spraying bleach every where in my sink as the nastiness backs up in my sink.
I am so thankful for melatonin gummies for children.
okay so you need baking soda and vinegar. put the baking soda in first, then the vinegar but first start a pot of hot water and boil it. then put the baking soda ALOT of it if you have it, add the vinegar, cover the hole, five minutes later pour in the boiling hot water,
Thank you, thank you, and thank you. I had been planning a trip to the Walmart tomorrow morning, and I will add baking soda, and wait, what kind of vinegar?
You know in south there are several different kinds of vinegar, so I need the right one.
The directions say the white kind. But if you get to leave the house buy some liquid plumber and try that first. I’m homebound so I looked up the home remedy.
I should say it is my bathroom sink that is messed up from all the handwashing I guess. So not exactly the same. I dunno about kitchen disposals. Never lived anywhere that fancy. 🙂
My bathroom sink likes to clog up. It’s my hair that does this. If you have a wire hanger and can unwind it, you might be able to use it to snake out the blockage.
I’ve had this problem. Get the generic gallon size white vinegar. Not wanting to be disagreeable, but… use the baking soda/vinegar first. Save the chemicals as a last resort.
If the baking soda and vinegar work. Sure.!
Thanks! I’m kinda drunk, but one thing I always remember my mom telling me is there is cooking white vinegar and there is cleaning white vinegar. One is good for soaking cucumbers in, and the other is good for cleaning sinks and clogged drains.
I LOVE the explosion from the baking soda, vinegar and boiling water. It works! Every single time!! Good luck!
I used up my fancy red wine vinegar for this venture. Because, desperate times. But what is clogging it up due to washing my hands ever five minutes? I’m using fancy pants soap!
Stay away from liquid plumber through a disposal. It can ruin rubber gaskets in the disposal and you’ll be replacing it.
You can also use a plunger (gently) in the kitchen sink. Don’t use it too aggressively because you can actually break things in the disposal if you do.
My idiot exhusband used to put coffee grounds down the sink so I have a lot of experience with clogged drains.
Thanks for the garbage disposal tip TT-that’s a good one. Has anyone ever heard how Dawn liquid soap can be used for almost anything & everything? Google it-it’s fascinating. I love what people are posting now-life hacks & cute animal pics. I want to be honest with everyone…showering seems like such a chore so I don’t do it. I have a ton of shame about this so I thought I would publicly announce it. Ive been in my pajamas everyday since the quarantine started & I’m sleeping all the time. I’m watching a sex in the city marathon on E! this weekend. I think I’ve watched each episode 50 times throughout my life. I remember when it came out. It was so groundbreaking because it was about women having a sex life similar to men & actually enjoying sex. I was 30 when it premiered. I love these women!! I feel so old. Can anyone believe how great Christie Brinkley looks & Jennifer Aniston? I realize they are not on this show just having random thoughts. I wish I felt like working out, showering and dressing but not today. I would rather be here with my friends. Sending love❤️😇thanks for our ‘island of misfit toys’ Tamara.
Hey Jackson! Here’s an admission… had to go to doctor yesterday, first shower in about five weeks. The occasional French bath and a baseball hat work wonders so why feel shame? We aren’t allowed to be around others so there’s nobody to offend!
And we must be about the same age because I remember feeling the same way about SATC at 30 way back then 🙃
It’s good to know I’m not the only one. Shower… rarely and only if I’ve around people I love. Fuck the rest of em’.
Lol, I like to call it a ho bath, must be a Vegas thing. Amazing how much I think I am getting cleaner than a shower a day. Yous are my people xoxo 💛
Amazing how much you can justify to make sense when you are able. I think I am less stressed.
(Except cable is out until 2pm and someone is freaking out about watching war movies, lol. So he went back to bed, he’ll survive)
Wishing everyone a great day!
BeetsWhy-honestly you just made my weekend(actually more than that). Thank you for sharing what’s going on in your world. I wear a baseball cap every single day if I do leave my apartment. It’s my best friend-lol! I feel liked I’ve met a long lost relative. I bet we are close in age too!! Thanks again for your kindness friend😇
Glad you smiled Jackson! I really do live in baseball hats even in “normal” times. I have whole coat tree with nothing but baseball caps. I was cursed with my father’s super fine low density oily hair. It’s frizzy when fresh out of the shower and looks greasy gross after 12 hours.
I have tried every shampoo in the world, same with mousses, gels, sprays, tonics ad nauseam. Nothing helps and I think a wig would make me crazy. But, hey, according to genetics it won’t turn grey until I’m in my 70s. Woo flippin hoo 🤬
Don’t shower it builds up your immune system…..brush your teeth….Irish science over cockwomblers chaos.
Then my immune system should be able to take down the mightiest of mighty😉
I am only going into the office 2 days a week and only showering and shampooing twice a week. I just don’t want to have to wash my long hair and dry that shit. I have been thinking about getting a Pixie but I have been working a long time to get my hair five inches past my collar bone and really want to get to my waist – just so I can braid it. ARRRRRGH
I’m so glad I mentioned the shower issue on here tonight. I’ve been beating myself up for it. The shame is lifting off of me & I feel so much better! Stay safe🤗
Sweetie. I am not good at bathing during this quarantine. Why bother. And not showering is a thing that comes with depression so I was never very good at it. Also, I don’t have a washer and dryer so I live in the same PJs for um… well a long time. 🙂
I also hate showering. It is needed, but I only have one hour during the daytime to myself. Because I have two young children. But I want that one hour to be alone and watch trashy TV by myself. But I don’t want to be gross. I am always like, ugh, I guess I need to wash my hair.
My anxiety makes me a bit weak in the legs. So I am terrified about falling. There is a lot of mental issues going on over her, I’m sure you have noticed.
and if that doesnt work plunge the hell out of it.
yikes, the sink, not the french bath!
Yes, sadly I keep my plunger in my downstairs half bath now. I have definitely used that fucker to try to clean my kitchen sink.
I found out that the pear-shaped plunger is better for the toilet (kind of accordion-shaped) and the typical plunger is better for sinks and tubs so now I have 2 !
I was about to suggest that. Not only cheap and nontoxic, but it works better than the caustic solutions.
I will try this also, TT.
If only to get rid of the Funk!
With TT’s recommendation also use a plunger after you pour everything in. If TT’s remedy doesn’t work try Liquid Heat. I had a plumbing issue with my shower last week. I tried that remedy and it made my shower worse due to all the build up I had. A friend recommended Liquid Heat and it took care of it. I bought the small bottle at Home Depot. On the instructions it states to use half a bottle. I recommend using the whole bottle and than pour hot water down the drain afterwards (I waited 8 hours). So far it’s been working really well. Good Luck
Vinegar & baking soda
clean out your trap
Oops did not read TT’s comment
My wonderful Dad unclogged my disposal using a broom handle.
He was so proud!
I followed up by sticking my hand down the maw.
Found a tiny rubber band from a flower bouquet was also tangled in the gears.
Good teamwork, and saved me a call to the Landlord!
I’ve enjoyed your honesty over other sites. You seem to have gone a bit crazy and judgmental to the point I can’t even deal. I can’t be the only one. Pull it together before you lose your livelihood too…
Thanks for your support?
Ava, you are a Ass, why critique anyone unless they ask you. WTF is wrong with people like you, what made you think anyone cares what you have to say.
I don’t get mad online and those in here that know me over the years Ive been given reason.
You ticked me off
If you disagree with TT then state your opinion in a consideration and polite manner.
TT I am seriously worried about you. You have a garden to look after. and a DoGGIE. C’mon lady???!!!! Deep-down you are one of us—party-people. TT. Do whatever it is that you need to do honeee. I AM FEELING SOME KIND OF WAY about YOU.
I wish that you could have been here tonight. Deeeeep down I beliebe that you are a JERSEY HOUSE-WIFE. NOW is our time/the time is now. Summer 2020 and yeah we did good bringinging it in from the EAST COASTLINE. Sorry I am so drunk right now —-haha not really. SANGRIA! and yes weed they made itmandatory in NJ and no, nobody is going anywhere anytime soon.
I WILL JUMP IN THE OCEAN RIGHT NOW BITCHES FUK NO DON’T CALL THE COAST GUARD
You go Jersey girl! xo ~tt
Also, I want my mama. But let’s talk about something more fun.
I want my Dad. Everyday. He’s been gone for 4 years now and a day doesn’t go by that I dont think of him. Intellectually, he went at just the right time, before taking him against his wishes to a nursing home. So that’s a blessing. I still miss the hell out of him. My mother, eh, not so much.
I miss my dad every single day too. My elderly mother not so much she is with us and I dyed her hair this morning again with no tip!
Those cheap bastards! 😂🤣😂
💜💜💜
i won’t host you but if you need a get away I’ve an out-dated one bedroom guest house. Explore the Monterey bay and the Pacific coast. It has 2 tv’s and Comcast wi-fi. You might need to rent a car but possibly can find you a older but clean one. Maybe not.
I live out but Uber did service this area.
Not pretty but has most things a girl needs.
Southwest has cheap flights.
Had my siblings and spouses over for a 59 birthday party for my sister. Grilled creme cheese and bacon stuffed jalapenos, grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dipping, lime cilantro marinated chicken, bbq pork country ribs, potato salad and corn on the cob. It was all delicious and my little sister was very happy. Our first get together in months (we did social distance.) It was so good to see them, laugh with them and just experience an explosion of joy being around them. And a beautiful, sunny blue bird sky (after what seems like weeks if rain.) It was a great day.
That sounds amazing! Good for you! xo ~tt
Your menu made my mouth water-wow!
We had our first deck drinks with a friend tonight! First non-grocery, non-medical person in two months for the three of us! Still did the separation bit but who cares, we could see and hear each other just fine and she brought the nectar of the Gods… GREY GOOSE!
I’m a dont go out unless necessary, with mask and gloves (regardless of looks I get from people) kind of person, myself. It was so nice to see my props today, though. Even with distancing. We, as humans, must have social contact (and this comes from a natural insolator and quite comfortable alone, person.) We are social creatures, for sure.
In most of Calif not all, masks are required or you don’t get inside.
Let’s be considerate of each other please.
Make wearing a mask choice and it actually is. Make it your choice to distance yourself. Make it your choice to be the best person you can be. I will sincerely appreciate your help. I want to help. Is it such a big deal?
Wow, that sounds amazing.
The food and the fam.
You are a great sis!
I have a huge family, and it’s hard for me to be straight with everyone at the same time.
The problem is mostly me!
I have anxieety chest pressure when fallung asleep. Thought of you today TT, got an email the Y opening lap lanes by appointment. I go back to work Tuesday. I think the 2nd wave will be the killer. People are nuts – no masks shoulder to shoulder everywhere I drive by.
Try a cold compress, one of the gel ones, on your chest when the anxiety kicks in. They stay cool just long enough and shouldn’t keep you awake as they get warm.
Stay the mask and gloves course, Aud. You will be ok. The numbnuts out there ignoring the science will suffer. Just breathe. 🙂
History says you are right. If it were only the entitled idiots who were going to die, it would be their own fault. But all of the innocent people … but common sense is on our side — distancing, masks, and SOAP AND WATER. So we can make it pretty danged safe. CDC revised and said we don’t need to worry about the hard surfaces. Woo hoo!
Have you 2 been speaking to my husband or am I just experiencing DEJA-VU ?
Okay so for an upate on my affair with my gardener: I think that I have put a spell on him but right now my horoscope says BE COLD, oh well. I like it. Also my astrotwin astrology report warns me and said that my damm estranged hubby could make a comeback so there is that.
We are partying all weekend long and it is getting very strange here at the beach. Yeah I have ordered the husband to Get Here (Get Here – Oleta Adams) but he is slow. I am going to wind-up with multiple husbands? Or not because my original husband is taking too damm long to come home.
I WANT MY ORIGINAL HUSBAND. I don’t care what he did bad I want him, but it has been awhile.
I hope whatever husband is best for you, you get him. It sounds like a difficult situation but you should do you honey. Listen to your gut.
OK I swear this is not a bad story. My husband is SURVIVING one of the worst Covid cases I ever heard of. He had to have abdominal surgery in the middle of it, he had last rights on Easter, 100% oxygen for weeks, and last week he started waking up!! I am able to look into his eyes and tell him how much I love him for the first time in 7 weeks. He is awake now, still acting weird and groggy, but he is still in ICU, has a bacterial infection, and he is surprisingly oriented as far as I can tell. He has a trach but his respirations are improving in that he is SO close to getting it out. He cant talk (at all) or move much, but with rehab I think I will get my man back. I finally got to see him a few days ago, which was wonderful and heartbreaking, but he is HERE and he will improve! Also good is the AMAZING love I have all around me; my friends, family , co-workers and church have stepped up, and I have never felt so cared for or cared about. My son and I have been holding eachother up. (he’s 23) Ok now I am crying but I do that very easily now. Also he has now tested negative twice so as of this week he is post-covid.
I have also found that when I feel down the Great British Baking show helps, and sheer terror is a great diet. I have lost 20 pounds.
Oh god Ingrid. I hope he comes home soon! My dumbass husband can come home but won’t. I bet at least your’s will be glad when he makes it back home.
Your husband sounds like a warrior. So do you.
Oh Ingrid! I bet you were probably able to take a really deep breath after writing that out, it had to be cathartic. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I can not imagine how awful it must be to not be allowed to see him. I don’t know how people in your situation are able to do that it must be just true hell.
I’m glad you have your son so you can lean on each other… along with the Great British Baking Show 😘 Please take care of yourself and keep us updated, your family will be in my prayers.
This is THE BEST thing I’ve seen/read/heard since this craziness began. I am SO FECKING HAPPY FOR YOU! And your son. Rejoice!
Ingrid that is awesome news on this Sunday morning. It gave me happy tears. It is crazy how this virus gets a hold of some, turns them inside out and wreaks havoc and others are asymptomatic. Bless you, your husband and family. Keep fighting the good fight.
May your troubles be less and your blessings be more and nothing but
happiness come through your door.
This is wonderful news! Back in the beginning of April I read your comment about your frightening situation. I just reread that open forum to make sure you were the one I was thinking about. I am so happy your husband woke up and is getting stronger and you have been given permission to see him!! Your heart must be so happy. Your love, strength, and faith helped your husband through. I am happy you and your son are a strong force to get you all through this. What a terrific family you have, and a terrific support system!! Keep going with the same strength and grace you have had during this time and may you soon have your husband home soon.
Oh Ingrid, that is wonderful. I am so happy for you.
Sending so much love, Ingrid
I’m so happy that your husband is going to pull through! So happy for your family!
YEAH!
Ingrid, wow. This is such a beautiful, hope-filled post! I’m really sorry that your family has been through so much, but how wonderful that things have begun to turn around. Hang in there!
Thank you everyone for the kind words, see, again this warms my heart and strengthens my backbone. I was able to facetime with him today and he is much. less confused, but now he is pretty bummed out about his situation. Hopefully he will soon go to a rehab facility where they will kick his ass and get him back into fighting shape. Love to all of you
Thanks for the update, Ingrid. Sounds like progress…slowly but surely.
Ingrid, this is amazing! I remember when you first posted here about him receiving covid diagnosis. Happy for you!
And. Somehow our family has a streak of bartending. In lockdown with my youngest daughter here who tends bar in Grace Kelly territory on the Mainline Philly and it has not been easy but we have had some good times.She’s been here since we rescued her on March 13 at IKeA in Philadelphia.
Yes everything sucks but use the power for good!
“Rescue At IKEA.” Sounds like a good name for a movie about this.
Housewifehater, another Philly burbs girl! I’m off the mid-county Turnpike exchange 😁😷🤪
Philly burbs here too! We must get together after all this is over! I’m in Chester County – in the town that is the mushroom capitol of the world! Sad thing – our Mushroom Festival has already been cancelled for this year and it’s not until the weekend after Labor Day, but cancelled nonetheless. What is keeping me sane is we grow everything we eat so I am thankful that the weather has broke and we are outside prepping for the upcoming canning season. So far, peas, snow peas, lettuces, carrots and potatoes are in the ground. We still have tons of stuff to do.
Yes Skeeter, that would be so fun! I know the mushroom Capitol of which you speak. I go there to get the mushrooms for my million dollar mushroom soup 😋 They are absolutely the best! I can’t believe they cancelled already, I’m hoping if we pass the two-week test after Memorial Day maybe some of these big events will reconsider.
I would love the recipe for your million dollar mushroom soup! Do I have to find superb mushrooms? I’m in Dallas & quite honestly-I’m not sure what type of true quality shrooms I can get my hands on but I’ll check around! Mushroom soup has always been a fav of mine as it’s so yummy & very comforting. Thank you!!
My a/c has been acting funny. We called the maintenance team to check it out and the guy said that the a/c (in an outdoor patio closet) won’t turn on if it is cold or cool outside…..am I the only won’t that finds this odd?? My apartment was 75 just now and I lowered the thermostat to 73 and it’s now making a noise. My bf tells me it’s because it’s not hot outside that’s why the a/c is making that noise. Meanwhile it’s 57 outside.
I turned on our central AC on a week or so ago. When I first start it for the season I set it to 65ish so it gets cold, once it’s cold I start to move it up to its permanent temp of 71. When I set it I know that it will be warmer outside and I wait to hear it kick in. In your case set it 5 or 10 degrees lower than the outside temp.
I am assuming you have changed the filter and have had the yearly maintenance done. If not raise holy hell with your “maintenance team”. It’s in their name to perform maintenance 🤔
Where is the rest of the nightshift? Erika? Nanette? Tuatha? Tamara?
I so want to play! But, I have to sleep. Play away without me tonight!
Here!
I am late to the party and missed out on all the craic.
Glad you had a blast, grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dipping..the food of the GODS
I won the lottery 3 times on Friday……Luck O’ the Irish.
Ist Prize – I got my garden back.
2nd. Prize – 3 month secondment with the cockwomblers ended.
3rd Prize – I am not back to work till June 1st
Latest update from Spain – It appears the government and media have succeeded in creating paranoia in the general population. Move through the stages and open the economy quickly.
You can go everywhere were you can get infected. You can’t go to any place where you are less likely to get infected and build your immune system. That’s basically it.
We are having a community party this afternoon to re-introduce ourselves as it has been 84 days since we saw each other. ( Party of 10) Self – distancing, tables 2 meters apart,
Bring the shrimp I will save you a seat.
For drains: My shower was kinda slow draining and also my bathroom sink, so I got these things on Amazon called Sani Sticks. They’re blue sticks that you just put in the drain or shower drain, and they dissolve whatever is making it drain slowly and keep it clear. They don’t have chemicals like Drano. They work well! It says to put one in once a month, but I wait about three months, and it’s fine.
For off-topic open forum: Does anyone here watch My Big Fat Fabulous Life? I heard that Whitney broke off her engagement because her fiance got his former girlfriend pregnant. My reaction is Poor Whitney, but I know a lot of people think the whole relationship was faked for the show. What do you all think? Also, I just want to state for the record that I love Babs, her mother, the best character on a reality TV show. And her friend Tal is a great friend and great person.
Gosh, I really like Whitney and her adorable parents. The relationship did seem a bit staged. If it was, I’m a bit sad. She really didn’t need that. Her personality alone and her long time friends carry the show.
I totally agree! Interactions between Whit and Chase seemed sort of awkward sometimes, but I put that down to Chase being awkward in front of cameras. I find it really hard to believe that Whit would fake a relationship for the show, because she seems so upfront about things, and she has buckets of personality. Do you think Whit should be with Buddy? I think Buddy loves her, but feels like he is not good enough (no job, etc) to date her. I was shocked in that previous season when we found out Buddy had a drug problem.
OMG, I remember those sticks! I used them in my tub many moons ago and I think they worked. I recall using them over time as a maintenance measure. Crazy!
Hi, Everyone! Good News – the kids are happy and are getting along for now. I still have trouble sleeping. The husband left three months ago to work in California and lives by the beach, and we seldom hear from him. I’m worried about the kids and our future. On the bright side, I am too tired of crying…no more crying 5 times a day for me! But the kids do notice I am sad…and I try my hardest to brush it off. I am hopeful and pray I can find a good job for our sake. Gosh, I love this group so much. Thank you, thank you, TT!!!
Stay strong. It’s a very weird time. You can handle this, but you will probably go grey from all the responsibilities. You are a warrior woman.
Best of luck to you, Lyn!
California is slowly opening up. Can you go visit and take the kids to the beach? AFTER the Memorial Day Neanderfucks go home, of course.
Rum and cold lemonade with ice. Enjoy!
Love the challenge & love Jordan so much, too. He’s such an ass in the best possible way and such an incredible beast. Tori’s a doll. The last couple of episodes have been heartbreakers. He totally makes the show
I’ve been Ms Schneider the maintenance woman over here. Everything is breaking down (garage door, dryer, dishwasher and shower drain) and I had to fix everything thing myself. Thank god for Youtube.
I tried baking Saturday morning and tried making raspberry biscuits. I didn’t have raspberries so I used blackberries. I didn’t have self rising flour and used all purpose. I was supposed to use an egg wash and I misread and dumped the eggs in the batter. After they baked they came out like cookies. They were good but flight. Major Fail!
Can you pop over and fix my washing machine please?
I was lucky mine items were easy. I can recommend a good plumber in LA ;).
I have a strange teenage fangirl obsession with Jordan. He’s just so hot to me. And he could be my grandson. I just want him to win all the things.
We have the BEST neighbors. Three new people in the duplex next door. We took them each a dozen of our fresh eggs. The lady is front is the landlord’s daughter. He and she are very nice. The guys in back are a hairdresser and a political analyst. The hairdresser has a tree trimmer client and landlord said we can raze the poisonous oleanders on our common fence — 18 ft. high, poison flowers and leaves in the chicken yard. The other benefit is that the morning sun will shine in my bedroom,
Down the street it looked like either three or four generations of a family were having BBQ in the front/side lawn. I think they may be from the south, or maybe the oldest generation was. They are black and one of the oldest ladies was singing and dancing — GOOD at both. We are going to have a block party when this gets normalER. I asked if they wanted to be in charge of music — YES! We never saw this family until yesterday, the only benefit of coronavirus — neighbors at home.
Today, we (mostly me, The Fiancée took the dogs the rest of the way down the street) talked to one of our neighbors we knew a bit before. He has cats (down to 5 from 30) and he lets us have pomegranates. He gave us a dog run — sections of galvanized metal fencing. We are using it to fence the chickens out of PART of the yard. We need to protect our tomatoes and squash and berries. He told me about growing up with Indian raids. In Northern California! Miwoks. In the early 1940s. I know a lot of Miwoks from our health center — Sacramento Native American Health Clinic. (You do not have to be American Indian to go, but lots work there and they have classes about the culture.) Good people, good place. A very interesting man.
Wow! Sounds like a great neighborhood and sounds like you have something to look forward to with the block party. NormalER made me laugh, think I’ll use that term, if that’s ok with you! 😊
Use away. We get so many good words on here. Not all start with C! But the best ones do + one with a D!
First, I hope everyone is able to keep the stir crazy to the minimum, and are finding ways to be happy and at peace.
OK, I am going to concentrate and share good things, and keep my worries to myself. Frankly, worrying solves nothing anyway. I had to have two emergency surgeries on my spine in April. That was some scary shit, but also amazing. The people who left their homes and families to come take care of me in the hospital are extraordinary and my heroes.
I am doing well healing. I can feel more and more every day. (It is totally weird not to be able to feel the bottom half of your butt cheeks, FYI.) Also, when my PT comes over, we go up and down whole flights of stairs. WHOLE FLIGHTS! I also am up to using a cane instead of a walker. My physical therapist is a nice guy, but I secretly think he is trying to kill me with all the ankle weights and kicks. But, I like it because I feel stronger every day. I am also doing a lot of stuff I couldn’t for a few months; like folding and putting away laundry and doing dishes.
I am very happy and very lucky for nice people on the internet who do not know me who give moral support, and someone special who sent me some things I need. I also am happy I can talk on the internet with a lot of people I know IRL. And my neighbors have been socially distant but very kind and supportive of me and my progress.
Finally, I have always been the one who took care of everyone, and gotten everything straightened out and fixed up. Me being all busted up and vulnerable, and not being able to take care of myself, never mind anyone else, has been a huge and humbling learning curve. Needing help has been good for my relationship with my one sister who lives close to me and given a lot of clarity on other relationships and priorities.
I wish you all health and joy.
I love this comment and have not idea why it went to moderation. The site is a bit wonky lately. Apologies.
Glad to hear you’re on the mend. It’s amazing how these life events can change us! Appreciate your positive attitude, I’m feeling kinda depressed and a bit sorry for myself lately to tell the truth.
Cheese Lovers I have been waiting for an Open Forum to post this recipe. It is so easy and takes two ingredients, cheese and eggs.
8 ounces Cheddar cheese, 8 ounces hot pepper cheese, 4 eggs slightly beaten. Grate the cheeses together (don’t use pre-grated cheese) and add beaten eggs. Pour into 8×8 inch greased/buttered pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. For double recipe use a 9×13 pan.
After making it this way several times I decided to get creative and added other things such as pepperoni or cooked sausage or anything else you might like on a pizza. I also throw in whatever bits of cheese I have left in the fridge. Sometimes I add an extra egg if I have added too many other things. You get the idea. The hot pepper cheese adds just a hint of heat. If you like more heat add hot pepper flakes. I hope you try this and post what variations you tried. I am always looking for new ideas!
OMG!!! – CHEESE!!! – I am going to try your recipe and once hubby is home switch it up with blue cheese, walnuts and pears..
Bless You–
“Way way too much cheese,” said Nanoo NEVER! OK, once, but that doesn’t count.
“That has to much cheese”- Said no-one – Ever
I forgot to mention these are like appetizers. Cut into brownie sized pieces–2×2 inches. I also dip them in pizza/marinara sauce.
Last night, my favorite nephew was married in Lafayette, La. Since it had been postponed once all ready, due to the virus, they decided to try again and have it live streamed so we could all watch from home. This was the first wedding I was able to attend…… naked! LOL!
So here I am again, the 80th-something commenter but… I have some goodish news-
Today, my badly mauled dog, (I mentioned him in a previous post) was able to wait and “hold it” until I took him outside for a walk! This is huge news because after being attacked, his bladder and his intestines were trapped OUTSIDE of his body cavity. So for the last 3 weeks, all his potty training went out the window and he was using our living room to go to the bathroom unless we were VERY FAST and able to hustle him out the door. But tonight, for the first time since the attack, he finished his dinner and…nothing. No pee or poop in the living room and he didn’t even want to go outside to do it. He held it in and he held it for quite a few hours…just like he used to do before all this happened.
Carson ( Who is always late to the party)
I am so happy for you and your pup.
I’m happy for you and your pooch. Sounds like a horrific mauling, so I’m thrilled little guy is doing better. Good nursing on your part, also
How wonderful! What a good boy!!
So happy for you and your pup😁
Continue to keep us posted
Such good news. Not just the poopy peepee news, the HEALING news! So good.
This is so weird, I was watching “I Know This Much Is True” on HBO with Mark Ruffalo playing both of twin brothers, one of whom is schizophrenic. I wanted to discuss it with someone and here you had the perfect open forum, if I only I had clicked here instead of looking at fabric mask options. (The new fashion statement… )
I think the series is well done, thought-provoking. Rosie O’Donnell plays a social worker. In an argument last night over whether the schizophrenic brother was dangerous or only to himself, she said “He matters!” I loved Mark Ruffalo in 13 going on 30 with Jennifer Garner and just look at him now! I’m hooked on all the larger-than-life Avengers movies and I loved him in those, but this performance is fantastic.
I meant to watch this and forgot. I plan to watch tonight. In place of the RHOA. I hope there is an updated comment congratulating Kandi on her Masked Singer win!
This is one of my top 10 favorite books. I didn’t watch the show. Didn’t even know they made a show about the book.
Well my good news is that I was promoted to operations supervisor, the bad news is I probably won’t be going back. It’s not a job that you can do from home and the risk just isn’t worth it to me. I worked nonstop before the virus hit and have been paying my bills in advance after my last layoff, so I’ll be okay for awhile. I am hoping to find a remote job until life goes back to normal…whenever that will be.
Well fuck. I applaud you for keeping safety first. That is probably why the job is open to start with.
Good luck!
Jordan from the challenge is awesome! My daughter and I love him and Tori together so much! Love that you watch too!
Has anyone else noticed Tori and her maneuvers? When she realized that Jordan was a great athlete, suddenly, I listened to her tell him exactly what he probably needed to fall for her. By the reunion UH!! Tori moved on to her fourth affair and step up.
Just listen to the first time they were a team, prior to the mixture of different countries I think, and while they were playing, you can hear her say “I’m so glad it’s you to help me, I could never feel like this if it wasn’t for you etc.
This was right after she was in the show that she was with her ex from another show, who she slept with his roomate, then needed her ex, got him, then got another player, cheating and then showed up with Jordan.
It’s very interesting what she says, I had a (correct) feeling she’d be dumping her bfriend, and wahla, she’s with Jordan.
She had a different persona for each man. She is a master at getting and knowing exactly how to change herself to suit who she wants.
I love people watching and seeing patterns of behavior. (Why I think I watch Big Brother a bit different, lol)
Just my opinion, I hope someone else noticed, truly fascinating.
I guess I am for Josh now…
I’ve been watching The Challenge since forever and my absolute top dog favorite is Johnny Bananas!!! I like Jordan too, he’s pretty phenomenal especially that time last challenge when he went against Josh.
Today I felt things get somewhat back to normal. I found Clorox wipes, rubbing alcohol and disinfectant spray today. I felt like I hit the lotto.