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[likes2watchU]

Okay - a few minutes to catch up
Let's jump in...

This thing has decided I'm its life ccompanion and just will not move on!

I'm probably not helping in that I've been really busy lately, too.

Just getting over Norovirus Lili

Dr. Likes Rx:
Rest, Hydrate, Rest, Delegate... and once all that is done? Take a hot shower/bath and then a nap.
Hope you both shake this and get to feeling better soon!!

The scarf was the answer for her!! Also hand warmers!

Hand warmers can be foot warmers if you put them in your shoes/boots. Gotta keep those tootsies warm!
Oh, if the scarf isn't enough, I add a slouch hat. Lightweight, comfy and usually just enough to keep heat from escaping through my melon

I always thought architect sounded good in a job title

Oooh, swanky! I like it.

Gotta love a girl that drops her underwear

Gotta love a guy that picks up around the house

I will try to go back to sleep after he does.

Good morning denizens of the diner. I slept until 530. I sort of caught up on sleep. I hope Wonderer gets some sleep as there were more than a few of up at 2 am.

Yay! Glad you got a bit more sleep (aka A Nap). Hoping others were as lucky as B2

There were signs saying, “last gas for 200 miles” and stuff. I pretty much topped off at every gas station!

I don't care how many apps are out there... I see a sign like that? I gas up and pit stop!!

I took 2-3 months. Stayed with people and friends where I could. Camped. Did it on the cheap.

Explored… took every US highway and back roads and tried to avoid interstates.

Sounds like a wonderful adventure... at just the right time!

I hear ya, Brother... I've been up since early Tuesday morning.

Good morning Lovely Spoonies!
My crewboat should be here in 2-3 hours... I think it's time for a powernap!

*taps foot* I'd say long overdue... who do I need to "have words with", @Boat1?

Slept a bit better even tho' it's too fucking warm here, even with the windows open.

My last place was like that - had to tinker with the baseboard heat twice... to turn it down. I've been at my current place twice as long and am still surprised when I get cold wearing a t-shirt and undies in the dead of winter.

The big question is... Where's my fukkin crewboat?!?

*taps the other foot* Seriously?!? WTAF, @Boat1?
We're getting closer to needing Bo to warm up. IYKYK

My sister would sit out and drink coffee in the morning and watch her horses graze.

If I had horsies, I would do that every day, too!!

Got a text from the plumber supervisor. Told him he's thinking about work way too early and he needs more coffee. He agreed.

Is it a win that he's already got Eyes on the Prize??

Momma was taken for another CT scan and waiting for doc to confirm the second break so they can possibly do that fusion cement thing again

Hope you get good news!!
Personal Note: I never learned the official name, but we all knew what my uncle meant when he mentioned getting another cement fusion in his spine.

The judgement is in: farro or rice instead of barley for soup. I must admit that barley makes a good thickener for a stew!

I still need to try farro, but like rice or barley in soup. I just need to remember to strain leftovers when I have them. Part personal choice and part that sciency thing where certain grains act as uber sponges*

*Heard @Wonderer67 just joined Über Spönges

Surgery 12/4

Me. Gall bladder.... and yes at outpt surgery place

Hope it all goes well, @Missk_2022!!

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the struggle is real... sweets for you and savory starches/carbs for me

Bloody Neighbours!

I wish you the best of luck. Difficult neighbors make everything difficult.

I'm starting to think the allergens overwhelmed the SAD. Wet rainy days means no allergens in the air, so those were the good days. However, I'm starting to feel it this year.

SAD lamps can be spendy, but research shows they're effective. There are some decent, inexpensive ones out there now so you can "try before you buy" (i.e. try for small money before spending big money).

 

[dkak001]

SAD lamps can be spendy, but research shows they're effective. There are some decent, inexpensive ones out there now so you can "try before you buy" (i.e. try for small money before spending big money).

Yeah, It's a really common problem here.

I need to look up the light spectrum of those. Should see what intensity and light levels I'm missing. I put new high bay lights in one building, and I like working in there now. It's actually brighter than what ANSI recommends for a work space. But I don't care, I like it!

But now the heated shop looks too dark! I just ordered brighter fixtures with a cooler color spectrum for that shop. Maybe that will help. Should boost the light from 250 lm/square meter to over 500. The high bay area is around 1200...

 

[likes2watchU]

I need to look up the light spectrum of those.

Are you in the procrastination club, too? JK
Here's some info to start on SAD Light Spectrums

 

[likes2watchU]

Where does the time go?
I'm off to strap in for close to 2 hours for my daily PT. Have a good night everyone... time will tell if I can swing back for more later.

 

[dkak001]

Are you in the procrastination club, too? JK
Here's some info to start on SAD Light Spectrums

That AI search wants me to log in??? So I did a quick google on my own.

There's so much conflicting information on the 'best spectrum'. But most of them look like standard white LED light spectrums, but the key is getting lux to 2,500 or 5,000 to 10,000 lux. (It varies a lot depending on the source (Cleveland Clinic vs. others). Color spectrum of 5000K or 6000K recommended. So basically one or two spare high bay lights 4 feet away from me! Can anyone here say "Tanning Booth"! (Yeah, I now tanning booths use a different spectrum of light... )

I'll ponder it some more, and check these new shop lights with the optical spectrometer. There isn't nearly enough light there, but maybe the spectrum shift will help???

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Sleep magnificently, Spoonies!!!

 

[Wonderer67]

Sadly, no, but Wat managed lunch with an attractive woman half his age.

Love that!!!

 

[Wonderer67]

*Heard @Wonderer67 just joined Über Spönges

I actually work for Über Spönge as a driver now!

 

[likes2watchU]

That AI search wants me to log in??? So I did a quick google on my own.

Well - I got none of that nonsense on my end. Freaking technology!

Sleep magnificently, Spoonies!!!

You, too, @Wat_Tyler ! Cuddle that clouder!

I actually work for Über Spönge as a driver now!

Perfect response!

Aaaaaand, look at the time...
Sweet Dreams, spoonies

 

[dkak001]

Night all.

 

[Lilianna23]

I got a very nice compliment from the medical director that i help at the hospital in southern ohio... she told everyone in a meeting that the metric for morbid obesity prevalence uncreased from 4 to 12% all because of my education!!!!!!

Squeeeee! That's wonderful to be called out like that! Some recognition for your hard work!

 

[Lilianna23]

Another long day. Meetings and then more meetings.

I broke free at lunch to see my buddy with MS. I brought a pizza. He’s in a bad way. Completely home bound and immobile. Legs don’t work and only one arm works. He’s gonna need home health help.

It’s really tough to see - but I’m gonna help out where I can.

Then back to work.

Sold a lot of firewood this week.

Gonna work on my solar
Kiln this week. Wanna get it fully skinned and the insulation in this weekend. I’m off on Veterans Day so I’ll try to get the roof on then or paint it if it’s dry.

You're a good friend, W!

 

[Lilianna23]

That is what friends do.

The kiln is designed for wood, rather than pottery. I could conceptually use it for firewood too. But its main purpose will be to dry boards. I got some really nice cherry a few weeks ago from a friend and instead of use it for firewood, I got it milled into boards.

Bit to really sell it, you have to kiln dry it… otherwise it can take up to three years to dry it naturally. Kiln drying can dry it in 6-8 weeks.

These boards are 3” thick.

https://imgur.com/a/SZHZLom

https://imgur.com/a/fwCywpq

Beautiful wood, W!

 

[Lilianna23]

Morning everyone!View attachment 2576252

Are you back? Or not yet left?

 

[Lilianna23]

Did the cup break or bounce?. My mind goes to strange places.

I felt like throwing a boss or CEO out. One asked me to do something illegal on a federal grant. I said no but the could always do it anyway and go to jail too. I promised to visit them there

Isn't it interesting they will ask YOU to do that? It's probably a good thing it was you. A less experienced person might have acquiesced.

 

[Lilianna23]

A friend of mine on FB posted a comment about regret and life. I found it sad. I have a different take on regrets: you have not lived, made decisions based on the information available at the time, and not have regrets.

To me, regrets are the past and lessons of life. Now let’s move on. Life is too short to do otherwise.

I love this take!

 

[Lilianna23]

It’s been a busy week on the hill but great to have a full team out. Wednesday was pouring rain all day and despite two layers of waterproofs I was still bloody cold. Stopping for lunch meant we chilled up while we waited.

Other than that it has been community stuff getting ready for our Remembrance Sunday events and other community stuff

At least next week will be quieter

Beautiful baby boys! Just wanna snuggle with them!

 

[Lilianna23]

With the snow and freezing up, didn't dare leave them out there any longer. They do taste good, and have sweetened up a bunch now.

We also have a new record. That's 431 grams for our metric friends.
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My, what a big APPLE you have there, DKA!

 

[Lilianna23]

Heck, yeah they do!!
Kittens and Puppies
AND They're on sale! 23% off
Hurry, @Wat_Tyler , hurry
TDK says you gotta go shopping... right meow
Cat Hoodie Pouch Kitten Puppy Carrier Hood Sweatshirt Pet Pocket Holder Top

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I checked this out. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it will hold my 12 lb girl. She likes her pouch, tho!

 

[Lilianna23]

Off to read for a bit. G'night, Spoonies.


And no fuckin' hoodie, no fuckin' way.

Awww! I think you would look cute in one! Love those cat ears and the pom poms!

 

[Lilianna23]

Of course not. Wat don't do no pompoms.


Pompom girls were another story at one time . . . .


Up. Coffee. TDK has eaten and just zoomed past.


Dr. Tyler seems to have quit. She's not thriving.

I'm so sorry! Make sure you've said everything you need to say to her. Even if she appears to be unconscious, hearing is typically the last sense to go.

 

[Lilianna23]

It may be Her Time. They seem to get tired.

People tend to know. I always believed my patients who told me they were going to die that night.

It's a hard thing to go through with one's parent.

 

[Lilianna23]

Good morning I hope everyone has a great day!

I woke at 4 had a cup of coffee and then slept on the couch till 8.

I'm working finally. Found a job doing the same thing but hybrid. I'm online and in class. I think I the engineering is out of reach since it's been 25 years. I'm liking the work but holy cow it's a lot. I have about 5 full classes and 14 short ones. A lot of prep that carries into home time.

POS is trying for custody but I haven't been served yet. I had to go back to my lawyer and get that started. They're using lies to try and take custody. I'm not sure why other than they just don't want to pay child support. Something tells me that they are using but I don't know.

That's my fill in . I'm happy and the kid is happy. I hope y'all are doing well!! I miss you all

Hey, girl! We've missed you here! Glad you're working! Sad that POS is trying for custody. Is your daughter old enough to tell the court her preference?

Stop in more often!

 

[Lilianna23]

You just perfectly described what I was picking up in my mom's vibes over the phone last night, albeit, the early stages...

Unfortunately, we're all at or close to that age where we're seeing our parents nearing or at the end of their lives. It's hard and complicated. And a completely different dynamic.

I'm sorry you're now seeing the changes in your mom, Boat!

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Love that!!!

I seem to have a new minion of a sort, or perhaps a disciple. In a way, she's like a cat who has taken up residence on my front porch. She's not st000pid, so she can stay.