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Hi SS. All is pretty good. Same old same old pretty much. Doin' chores. Just trying to stay out of that old dark hole. The sun is shining and Spring is on it's way. Dreamin' about that boat. :)
No way we're leaving without you Maxine. where are we going to pick you up?
Man, I didn't know about the 60% statistic! Are you kidding me? That's why I feel like I'm dying sometimes?
Sorry, but no 'patients' on the boat. Even with the salt water washdown on the bow, I still can't deal with it and I know that I'm not the only one!!
Remember, this thing will MOVE: up/down, sideways and will list back and forth.... urp....
I know that a lot of folks treat this like a fantasy.... but we are getting a boat and doing this.
mhmarfil: good to see you on the thread! I understand your frustration and yes, this is the spot to just say it and relieve yourself of the burden of thinking it and going without the release of expressing yourself. Trust me, I have thought the same things and it's good to know I'm not the only one.
sometimes I feel like calling 911 on myself and getting some rest that way until they figure out I didn't do anything and send me back home. hahaha
everybody is welcome on the thread, just don't gripe at us for figuring out that the best way to deal with our particular living hell is laughter.
Personally I hope that the gross out stories continue and let's see if anyone can challenge Miz Demi for the top spot of pooper crack snacker.
I'm thinking that the S*** Ball story is a close runner up and I don't have anything even close to any of that unless mom constantly trying to hand me questionable items that you would need tongs to pick up.
I swear I could work for an attorney now and absolutely no one would be able to serve me papers because I no longer have that automatic response of taking something just because someone is trying to hand it to you!
Maybe the folks that find this a little upsetting are the ones who are closer in age to our loved ones that we care for and they fear for themselves. that I could understand, so possibly this is not a good thread for them, just like I don't read about some of the other stuff on the site because it's too upsetting for me. I just leave them to it because that is their right: to use this wonderful site to keep themselves sane and know that whatever circumstance they are experiencing in their caregiving journey, others are experiencing it too and they can get the support they need and please, without judgement.
I really like you ladies and I have a list of us all so far and please if I have missed someone let's fill it in.
In no particular order:
KelleyBean Miz Demi +1 Pamela Rep Secret Sister PirateGal Maxine Nutz cooks! tennessee Linda Nance lach Trawler Bob drives the boat
The above folks have mentioned that they want to come along on the boat.
mhmarfil: you down for the boat ride?
OK everyone let me know if I got it right or if there's changes.
Just trying to figure out the manifest...... I'm a big dreamer and planner and man it works!
I'm sure glad there's gonna be other cooks on board cause that just ain't my thing. I do make a killer salad though. I'm wondering...on our boat dream is there dream cash? If not, I better start playing the lottery. Hubby has some invention ideas so maybe that will pan out. We'll figure something out. I don't have to worry about clothes, shoes or purses cause I have enough of those to last two life times.
I went to my attorney today to sign my new will, power of attorney's and living will since I got married. Glad that's done. No way I want to be kept alive by artificial means or whatever you call it.
bobbie, you're a God send. You're really giving me hope. :)
"Hey good looking...whattchaya got cookin'?...how's about cooking up somethin up wit me"...is a southernish cajun drawl...ooooooh yeah! Yep I like cookin!
"Nar, I say to yea me deary...the plank will be shined and ready fer the next naysayer, truth be told...arrrrrr!" Takes a sip of Sailor Jerry ....ha ha ha...yeah...there's always someone who wants to rule the show...by saying otherwise...unless they are in our shoes they can say no more! Did they state their situation, NO! And if they are then God Bless if they tolerate their situation! End of story!
Now on with the show......did I hear 'boat with a picket fence' on it...does that mean we can have a mascot?
marfil.....yes you said....I started to give up the arguing...my mother loves to argue...and has been that way since...uh...day 1.
sausage and bisquits and gravy...YUMMMERS...I have a copycat recipe for KFC bisquits.
Just no wolves or shark! Already had enough of attorneys for one day. Thank you very much. The paperwork has been filed. They want me captive till a hearing on March 31st! Mom's lawyer charged me/her $1,000.00, then wouldn't cough up the bill till holding us hostage another 1 1/2 hours today. Then he added $8.00, extra for a phone call HE made to me. Huh? How much should I charge for the 1 1
How much should I charge HIM for the 1 1/2 hour he made me and Probate wait for his bill for the $1,000.00? Trying to out-pencil me. Stinker. Gang plank time again. Need some pirate reinforcement. OK, what time does that boat shove off?
We're gonna have to rename the boat to Noah's Ark, what with all of the animals we're bringing. But that may not be a bad thing-pets are proven stress relievers.
I vote for the Duck billed Platypus. You know, the aquatic, mamallian, egg laying marsupial with poisonous spines and a reaaly bad attitude. for it is varied and as elusive as we are here , on the Poco Loco,~ nutz taters n pork chops tonight girls, with steamed broccoli and hot yeast rolls ( fresh baked) and for Dessert... CHOCOLATE SUICIDE CAKE !!
a platypus...ha ha ha I always thought they were cute!
how about a mischeivious monkey like the one in the pirates of the carribean?
[did someone say they tried watching District 9...it gets better towards the end believe it or not...I liked it but I am a sci fi fan as well..I hope they do a sequel cause it lends itself to one] [[ and speaking of sci fi...sad to hear of Walter Koenig's (Chekov from Star Trek) son.........condolences about his depressed son]]
mmmm pirate... Dinner was delicious... the "plank" potatoes were cooked to tender perfection and the pork was so sweet and moist it "shivered me timbers". the Broccoli was done "just right" and the cake,,, well... to Die for. One day we should all collaborate compose a novel and simply call it " the ship" and document it something like the" bucket list".. and include all we characters in it. With the proceeds we shall start a national non profit Organization that will in turn, help caregivers, present and future, for free with several overnight freedom nights per month( guilt free of course) ,staffed, in home, with highly trained caregiving professionals who either volunteer or are paid by our organization via tax free donations. I love that thought... I wish there were something out there for us but tragedy breeds innovation, doesn't it? we could even start a free CNA or caregiver school, and offer free tuition to those who would volunteer for our organization for certain amounts of their time, in exchange for their education... What a Dream.... what a dream.... sailing.....~ Nutz
Yummmy chocolate cake. Then the taters, etc. What about Gresfully's greyhounds? Or was that on a different thread. Excuse me if I'm numb. It started snowing just before driving around the lake to court today, with cars in ditches, accidents, spin outs, and slippppppppery conditions. Batten down the hatches, we're in for a doozie. Brrrrrrrr. Hope the boat is shrink wrapped. Can't wait till spring! What time does it depart? I'm with Pirate gal, as for dinner at nutz' place. Don't know about the platypus unless he's sharing a bunk with her. Where do mascots sleep, anywho? I do like the idea of a monkey, though. Could be about as fun as a barrel full with the likes of us. lol
O, yeah, Kelly, I almost forgot the canaries. As for stress relief, rep, we just need to get on the boat, get on the boat, get on the boat. Maybe that'll stop your tears, miz! Can't you just taste those chops & rolls & broc?
Nuts, i love your idea of the Non Profit.. wouldnt that be great for us to do?? we could even do it on the boat!! sail around and all the places we visit we stop and ask for donations for others to do what we're doing!! the free CNA program is another good idea.. my CNA course was through the Red Cross.. its the cheapest but still cost $1k.. a friend of mine took up donations and sent me to it =D
i actually wanted to start my own caregiving business.. but non profit sounds heavenly!!
when im free im gonna be free !! road trips !!! i wont be caregiver anymore cuz i know in my golden years i ll be takin care of myself and my husband , i hope i dont have to take care of my mil , my bil is takin care ofher now cuz im takin care of pa . she has alz , its bad one . drives him nuts , im just scared that he s goonna throw his hand up in the air and say im done then guess what i ll have to step in . lord noooooooooooo....
SS, the boat would sure cure a lot of what ails me. I'm sure it would for all of us. I like the monkey idea except I think I'd be scared of him/her. I'm sure I'd get used to it. Do they wear diapers? Do we have to change them? ;)
Had a bit of a bad day today. Sooooo tired and down. PMS too. Blah!! Slept for awhile and I think it made it worse. All I want to do is eat. Man oh man them biscuits sound good!! I don't think I've mentioned it but I make a pretty good chocolate cake. At least my in-laws think so.
So glad you're all here. Gives me hope. Yall understand what others just can't.
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APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
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How is everyone?
No way we're leaving without you Maxine. where are we going to pick you up?
Man, I didn't know about the 60% statistic! Are you kidding me? That's why I feel like I'm dying sometimes?
Sorry, but no 'patients' on the boat. Even with the salt water washdown on the bow, I still can't deal with it and I know that I'm not the only one!!
Remember, this thing will MOVE: up/down, sideways and will list back and forth.... urp....
I know that a lot of folks treat this like a fantasy.... but we are getting a boat and doing this.
mhmarfil: good to see you on the thread! I understand your frustration and yes, this is the spot to just say it and relieve yourself of the burden of thinking it and going without the release of expressing yourself. Trust me, I have thought the same things and it's good to know I'm not the only one.
sometimes I feel like calling 911 on myself and getting some rest that way until they figure out I didn't do anything and send me back home. hahaha
everybody is welcome on the thread, just don't gripe at us for figuring out that the best way to deal with our particular living hell is laughter.
Personally I hope that the gross out stories continue and let's see if anyone can challenge Miz Demi for the top spot of pooper crack snacker.
I'm thinking that the S*** Ball story is a close runner up and I don't have anything even close to any of that unless mom constantly trying to hand me questionable items that you would need tongs to pick up.
I swear I could work for an attorney now and absolutely no one would be able to serve me papers because I no longer have that automatic response of taking something just because someone is trying to hand it to you!
Maybe the folks that find this a little upsetting are the ones who are closer in age to our loved ones that we care for and they fear for themselves. that I could understand, so possibly this is not a good thread for them, just like I don't read about some of the other stuff on the site because it's too upsetting for me. I just leave them to it because that is their right: to use this wonderful site to keep themselves sane and know that whatever circumstance they are experiencing in their caregiving journey, others are experiencing it too and they can get the support they need and please, without judgement.
I really like you ladies and I have a list of us all so far and please if I have missed someone let's fill it in.
In no particular order:
KelleyBean
Miz Demi +1
Pamela
Rep
Secret Sister
PirateGal
Maxine
Nutz cooks!
tennessee
Linda
Nance
lach
Trawler Bob drives the boat
The above folks have mentioned that they want to come along on the boat.
mhmarfil: you down for the boat ride?
OK everyone let me know if I got it right or if there's changes.
Just trying to figure out the manifest...... I'm a big dreamer and planner and man it works!
lovbob
I went to my attorney today to sign my new will, power of attorney's and living will since I got married. Glad that's done. No way I want to be kept alive by artificial means or whatever you call it.
bobbie, you're a God send. You're really giving me hope. :)
"Hey good looking...whattchaya got cookin'?...how's about cooking up somethin up wit me"...is a southernish cajun drawl...ooooooh yeah! Yep I like cookin!
"Nar, I say to yea me deary...the plank will be shined and ready fer the next naysayer, truth be told...arrrrrr!" Takes a sip of Sailor Jerry ....ha ha ha...yeah...there's always someone who wants to rule the show...by saying otherwise...unless they are in our shoes they can say no more! Did they state their situation, NO! And if they are then God Bless if they tolerate their situation! End of story!
Now on with the show......did I hear 'boat with a picket fence' on it...does that mean we can have a mascot?
marfil.....yes you said....I started to give up the arguing...my mother loves to argue...and has been that way since...uh...day 1.
sausage and bisquits and gravy...YUMMMERS...I have a copycat recipe for KFC bisquits.
Pirate-what should our mascot be? It's gotta be something REALLY good
dog - for company
goat - for cheese (lol)
geese - for alarm system
more suggestions?
I'm relieved too.
Woo.
You guys have been amazing.
I love KFC bisquits.
Dogs are rough on a boat because of their claws on the teak.
Cats are ok but have a reputation of peeing on other people's boats when you're docked! lol
PARROT! WE NEED A PARROT!!
Pirategal-love the geese! but we'll have to train them to fly off on command in case we get tired of the honking.
mmmmmm....bisquits........yuuummmm
eagle of course... for our freedom.. ummm
if i bring my cat and my other one for rep.. i just dont see either of them being a mascot.. thought their laziness is inspiring lol
taters n pork chops tonight girls, with steamed broccoli and hot yeast rolls ( fresh baked) and for Dessert... CHOCOLATE SUICIDE CAKE !!
a platypus...ha ha ha I always thought they were cute!
how about a mischeivious monkey like the one in the pirates of the carribean?
[did someone say they tried watching District 9...it gets better towards the end believe it or not...I liked it but I am a sci fi fan as well..I hope they do a sequel cause it lends itself to one]
[[ and speaking of sci fi...sad to hear of Walter Koenig's (Chekov from Star Trek) son.........condolences about his depressed son]]
With the proceeds we shall start a national non profit Organization that will in turn, help caregivers, present and future, for free with several overnight freedom nights per month( guilt free of course) ,staffed, in home, with highly trained caregiving professionals who either volunteer or are paid by our organization via tax free donations. I love that thought... I wish there were something out there for us but tragedy breeds innovation, doesn't it? we could even start a free CNA or caregiver school, and offer free tuition to those who would volunteer for our organization for certain amounts of their time, in exchange for their education...
What a Dream.... what a dream.... sailing.....~ Nutz
~Nutz
i actually wanted to start my own caregiving business.. but non profit sounds heavenly!!
i hope i dont have to take care of my mil , my bil is takin care ofher now cuz im takin care of pa . she has alz , its bad one . drives him nuts , im just scared that he s goonna throw his hand up in the air and say im done then guess what i ll have to step in . lord noooooooooooo....
Had a bit of a bad day today. Sooooo tired and down. PMS too. Blah!! Slept for awhile and I think it made it worse. All I want to do is eat. Man oh man them biscuits sound good!! I don't think I've mentioned it but I make a pretty good chocolate cake. At least my in-laws think so.
So glad you're all here. Gives me hope. Yall understand what others just can't.
love,
miz
but now ive got a tummy ache lol going to go lay down for the night! hopefully ALL night.. if not, ill be lurking around somewhere..
goodnight everyone!! *hugs n kisses*