The 50 Plus Cafe, Pub, All-Nite Greasy Spoon and Dive Bar

[nipplecaresser]

I don't think I could eat horse. I know I couldn't eat dog or cat.

It's all in the mind though, isn't it? If someone prepares a meal and it tastes delicious, they are complimented. When they tell you it was made with dog meat, everyone is appalled, even though it was a great dish. But if the menu had said it was dog meat, nobody would have chosen it. We are all victims of our cultural upbringing, naturally.
They eat frogs over here, you know

 

[Lilianna23]

Gracies fave space to lay with my mom.... notice the paw

Awww!

 

[Lilianna23]

Yes, because "eviscerate" came to mind while writing it.

This is a rough crowd! Remind me not to make anyone mad!

 

[Lilianna23]

So, I moved back to my home town because I had a spinal surgery and spent most of a year impersonating an appliance. The wound vac had... insufficient battery capacity..

I stayed because some of my family need 24/7 care and not paying me is cheaper than home health care.

You must have had a hell of a post-op recovery if you needed a wound vac! How are you now? Recovered?

Are you providing the 24/7 care?

 

[Lilianna23]

I got to keep my OEM parts, but my butt is not my own. It is a wrong shape. Not mine at all.

Instead of paying me, they like setting off my panic attacks and triggering my migraines. Then they get mad when I ask them not to do those things. What I really need is therapy according to them so I dont get panic attacks from them, not a change in their behavior

Therapy might help you reframe their demands as something to which you need not acquiesce. Help you work on the "NO" response.

 

[Lilianna23]

From the way too much info department, I have a massive scar down my spine from about an inch below in line with my belly button down to the tip of the tail bone. One butt cheek is flatter than the other. It is not an upgrade.

And I appreciate your humor, but if I leave someone will die, and even though other people who are actually nurses can be a better nurse than my "im an engineer" ass, I will blame myself. It is what I am the very best at

 

[Lilianna23]

I hate those fugly things! I can't even call it a truck. I have a real truck and love pulling along side one and just give them "the look!"

 

[Lilianna23]

Feckin snow. Several hours of dealing with what fell between noon and 6pm. The driveway was completely drifted across. 3 to 6 feet deep, 25 to 40 feet wide. Packed with dense mashed potatoes.

One section, you couldn't even tell it was even opened before this storm. Drifted flat across, 25 feet wide, three to four feet deep, 300 feet long. Nothing. Looked like virgin Arctic snow.

Have I ever mention that I hate snow?
If I haven't. I fucking hate snow. (Until the mosquitos and black flies come out. Then I'll miss it...)

That's a LOT of snow!

In other news, it snowed here today. Tiny little flakes that melted instantly.

 

[Lilianna23]

Yeah... I know. But everyone else is so much happier when I just disassociate so hard I feel like I am watching a movie. I need out, but I cant get out, so I just hope that when this is done there is anything left of me.

I'm really so sorry! You have my deepest sympathy!

I have been in situations with my family where I have had to go low/no contact. It's hard for me because, as the oldest, I was raised to be the caretaker. I reached a breaking point and just disassociated from them.

 

[Lilianna23]

I can hear it.

I have a video of me singing it to my dog. I'm not on it, she is. IDK if I can post it here.

I can't. Says the file is too large.

 

[Lilianna23]

S/he who feels that the critter is just a tool is just a tool.


Be good to your old dog. I just tried to keep Geezer Cat happy enough as he declined last year. He was old and fragile and he simply isolated himself for his last several weeks of breathing. He made/found himself a nook upstairs. I found it peculiar that he came downstairs to die.


I miss them - all of them - regularly . . . .

I miss every one of my babies who have left me. I told this girl she owes me at least 6 more years!

 

[Lilianna23]

I do exercise self control most of the time but those were so good they overrode my boundaries.

Ah, ha! Now, I have the secret key!

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

So, I moved back to my home town because I had a spinal surgery and spent most of a year impersonating an appliance. The wound vac had... insufficient battery capacity..

I stayed because some of my family need 24/7 care and not paying me is cheaper than home health care.

You have a challenging life situation. Always come here to vent. If you want opinions we will give them but otherwise we will just support our fellow over 50 Lit folks on life’s difficult journey.

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

I'm really so sorry! You have my deepest sympathy!

I have been in situations with my family where I have had to go low/no contact. It's hard for me because, as the oldest, I was raised to be the caretaker. I reached a breaking point and just disassociated from them.

Family can be very comforting or so distressing. I am sorry you have some of the distressing part. I have been fortunate as I am very close now to my older and shorter sister (big little sis)

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

I miss every one of my babies who have left me. I told this girl she owes me at least 6 more years!

17 years going on for how long is anyone’s guess. Watching him age, failing eye sight, advanced arthritis, has made me sad. But he still snuggles like a pup.

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

Ah, ha! Now, I have the secret key!

oh no - I revealed my weakness

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

Good morning denizens of the diner. Rain this morning with high winds this afternoon!

Vigilance needed to clean up after scammers. I don’t wish this on my worst enemy well maybe!

OM must be sleeping in.

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

OM? Is that how you feel?

 

[Wonderer67]

Who is good at resumes

I am good at them.

Also use ChatGPT or another ai tool. Lemme know.

 

[Wonderer67]

It's all in the mind though, isn't it? If someone prepares a meal and it tastes delicious, they are complimented. When they tell you it was made with dog meat, everyone is appalled, even though it was a great dish. But if the menu had said it was dog meat, nobody would have chosen it. We are all victims of our cultural upbringing, naturally.
They eat frogs over here, you know

They do too in some of the towns in NJ. Probably most of the ones on that video in NJ of the most hillbilly towns.

And turtle and squirrels and rabbits… I’ve heard of people eating doves.

 

[subdudeme13]

Absolutely! I need someone to clean up the kitchen!

I do excellent work!

 

[Oldermom935]

Morning everyone!!

 

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[Oldermom935]