OurDailyThread » ODT SUNDAY AUGUST 3 ~ SAT AUGUST 9

Chlynn1129 · 8/05/2025 2:05 pm

Oh, Holly, I can just see you doing that with the watch face!! I think you can be a little ornery? I know I sure can.

Judy, how nice of your friends to bring you delicious goodies! Almond is one of my favorites. Like you, I have never ordered groceries online either. Perhaps one day I will have to do so, but for now, it is one of the few places I actually go. How scary with your bank accounts. We check regularly too as one of Dean's former coworker had the mortgage fraud happen to him. Somebody hijacked his mortgage and took out additional mortgages for cash. He had an awful time getting it straightened out. Not sure if it is completely done now. I don't know how one goes about protecting themselves these days. My mortgage is paid off; so how do I check to see if it is still clear?

Theresa, your life is not boring, you are busy taking care of your mom. Bless you. I don't know how you do it day in and day out.

I made a chicken, potato and green bean "one pan meal" yesterday. It was really good, but had too much butter ( a whole stick) for the sauce. Next time I will reduce that. Dean liked all the extra sauce for his potatoes. Left overs for tonight's supper too.

That is it for today.

indyanny · 8/05/2025 2:24 pm

Ha, ha, Holly. Good one. You girls sound like Howard, who loses and regains the same 3 or so lbs. over and over. Me? I can barely weigh myself because Someone is always prowling around and more than happy to come near and take a look at the scale!

Andrew is touring an apartment in Chicago that suits his needs more now that he's working from home. It's larger, has parking included which is a biggie, and is in a coveted neighborhood and near his platonic friend, Madelyn. I know, I know, anything can change but she is a dedicated career CPA who says she never wants to marry, anybody! Having his car is paramount to him. The train is doable, but has frequent delays and with no car, everything he does requires public transportation which he's already tired of.

Off to check supper in the crock pot.

DownSouth · 8/05/2025 3:11 pm

Chipotle has opened, but I haven't been there yet. Today Gary told me we're getting a What A Burger! next to Chipotle. I've only ate there once or twice. Not one close enough to me.

Judy, how terrible! I'm going to start checking my bank account twice a day!

I'm also in the lose it/gain it back group, lol! I've been trying since age 36 to lose weight. I might as well give up and enjoy the rest of my years.

I'm going to redo my guest bathroom so I ordered two shower curtains from Amazon, both of them will be returns. The last one was a beach theme which looked so cheap. I asked Carter to give me his honest opinion and he said "it looks like it came from Dollar Tree." Exactly how I felt, lol!

Today I went to Home Goods and found everything I needed. I liked two shower curtains so asked a customer for her opinion; she was so kind and helpful. I found some beautiful rugs and a beautiful basket to put a plant in. I won't be working on this today. I need to rest.

Holly in South Jersey · 8/05/2025 4:48 pm

Cheryl, I also decline to be weighed. I tell them Bobby Kennedy doesn’t need to know my weight. I also told Jul to decline to say when her LMP (last menstrual period) was, just to say it’s fine, it doesn’t need to be in writing anywhere.

Chlynn1129 · 8/05/2025 6:58 pm

Holly,

Missmommy · 8/06/2025 7:36 am

Holly- I have refused to answer any Medicare Wellness questions for years now. I also did the digital clock thing years ago. As soon as they ask the 1st question I tell them I’m not answering any. I asked them what they do with the info and she said she didn’t know. My chart has a note on it that patient is not cooperative nor compliant. lol 🤣.

Missmommy · 8/06/2025 7:40 am

Judy- most of the big quilt shows charge anywhere from 12 -20$ per day. Some have 2 and 3 day tickets available. And then when you add travel costs and lodging , it can be quite an expense. I don’t mind, what else do I have to spend money on?
Another cold dreary day…. Rain and mid to upper 60’. Hate it. It’s August for heavens sake.

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Holly in South Jersey · 8/06/2025 9:18 am

Janet, I’m with you. And they stopped asking the important questions, like do you feel safe at home.

Guys, check your credit card statements! I had 3 fraudulent charges! One was for $44 for ‘ladiesloveit.com”. I guess the scammers count on us just paying. So now my card number is frozen and they’re sending me a new card. This is the card that lives in my desk drawer.

80 here and cloudy.

WA-BJ · 8/06/2025 9:36 am

Good Morning, it is just pouring here. Hard to believe it is raining so hard. It should be a warm, beautiful day. Oh well, I don't have to be anywhere today, so it doesn't matter to me. Well, I don't have a thing to say, so will just sign off, hoping you all are having a better day, BJ.

quiltbea · 8/06/2025 10:20 am

THE WORST DAILY AFFIRMATIONS EVER.......
1. DON'T LET ANYBODY MAKE YOU FEEL BAD ABOUT YOURSELF. THAT'S YOUR JOB.
2. NOT EVERY DAY IS PRECIOUS. WASTE TODAY. YOU DESERVE IT.
3. TRY SOMETHIING THAT SCARES YOU. LIKE DOING THE DISHES OR RETURNING A PHONE CALL OR LEAVING THE HOUSE OR....
4. TODAY I AM PUTTING MYSELF FIRST. ITS THAT'S OK WITH YOU.
5. TAKE A MOMENT TO BE GRATEFUL FOR ALL THAT YOU HAVE. OK, NOW BACK TO WISHING EVERYTHING WAS DIFFERENT.

A LOVELY WEEK COMING. 70S FOR THE NEXT 3 DAYS THEN LOW 80S. MARVELOUS.
I DID MY MORNING LAPS SO THAT'S OUT OF THE WAY. I REC'D 3 OF THE 5 LARGE-PRINT BKS I ORDERED. SINCE I GOT ANOTHER LARGE-PRINT FROM SALLY FROM THE LIBRARY YESTERDAY, I HAVE LOTS TO READ NOW.
I MADE A NEW CASSEROLE LAST NITE. ITS CHICKEN, POTATOES, ONIONS, TOMATOES, EGG MIXTURE AND CHEESE. I LIKED IT. WILL MAKE THAT AGAIN. I ONLY MADE THE 9 BY 9 CASSEROLE BUT ITS STILL TOO MUCH FOR ME ON THIS NEW EATING PLAN SO I SHARED WITH 2 OTHERS. M. JUST HAD A PACE MAKER PUT IN, AND ONE IS A REGULAR. M EXPLAINED ALL ABOUT THE PROCEDURE SO WHEN I HAVE MINE DONE IN THE FUTURE, I KNOW PRETTY MUCH WHAT TO EXPECT. SHE WENT IN THE HOSPITAL ON FRIDAY AND CAME HOME SAT. MORNING. SHE'S DOING WELL.
I STARTED MY NEW JIGSAW PUZZLE YESTERDAY SO THAT'S ANOTHER THING TO KEEP BE "OFF THE STREETS."
YOU LADIES THAT DON'T GIVE YOUR INFO, I DON'T HAVE THAT PROBLEM. I DON'T CARE IF THE DR KNOWS I'M OVERWEIGHT AND HOW I FEEL. THE MORE HE KNOWS ABOUT ME THE BETTER I CAN EXPECT ATTENTION AND TREATMENT IN FUTURE, I FIGURE. ANYWAY, THAT'S MY TAKE ON THE SITUATION.
LUCKY ME, I WAS OUT OF THE SHOWER WHEN MY SHOWER CURTAIN ROD FELL DOWN THIS MORNING. ITS NOT A TENSION ROD AND I COULDN'T GET IT BACK RIGHT SO CALLED MAINT. I HOPE THEY COME FIX IT SOON. I HAD TO LEAVE A MESSAGE.

WHEN I HAD AN ERRONEOUS CHARGE ON MY CREDIT CARD NOT TOO LONG AGO, I WAS SURE SURPRISED. ASKED MY KIDS AND GRANDS IN CASE THEY SOMEHOW GOT MY NUMBER. SINCE I NEVER GO OUT EXCEPT TO MY DR VISITS AND I PAY IN CASH, NOT MY CREDIT CARD, HOW THE HECK DID ANYONE GET MY NUMBER. ANYWAY, THE CHARGE WAS UNDER $30 AND I GOT A NEW CARD AND THE CREDIT CARD CO. WIPED OFF THE CHARGE. TECHNOLOGY DEFEATS ME ANYWAY. BUT I DON'T GO OUT ANYWHERE WITH MY CARD THAT THEY CAN SCAN IT. ANYWAY, I DIDN'T THINK THEY COULD.??????
BY THE WAY, I CHECK MY BANK ACCT. AND CREDIT CARD BALANCE EVERY DAY SO CAUGHT IT QUICKLY.
THAT'S IT LADIES. HAVE A GOOD DAY. HUGS FOR ALL, QB S

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Chlynn1129 · 8/06/2025 10:58 am

Weather is warm and humid today. Lots of heavy air due to the Canadian wildfire smoke drifting south. Looks like it is starting to dissipate.

I am going to go check my credit card right now. I usually do it each week, but now it seems like that is to infrequent.

I sliced some fresh strawberries and put a little sugar over them so we can have strawberry shortcake for dessert today. Hamburger was on sale so I got some of that and think I will make a meatloaf.

I am too introverted not to answer those medical questions. EVERY 3 months I got those same stupid questions about falling or are you afraid......... I guess I need to toughen up.

I weeded my flower beds early, watered them and then Dean and I went to the park to walk. He jogged 3 miles and I walked 2, but it was not an easy walk today.

DownSouth · 8/06/2025 9:25 pm

I have declined to let them weigh me the last 3 times. I told her I know how much I weigh, lol.

Today I had a "I don't wanna do nothing" day. I did hang my new shower curtain and that's it. If you need a good shower curtain, go to Home Goods! I love it. I didn't put the rugs down because the floor needs cleaning. Tomorrow I have to get off my butt and some things done.

Sew Happy · 8/07/2025 5:34 am

I hope I have this correct. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JANET!!!!

quiltbea · 8/07/2025 6:56 am

TWO-HEADED HEADLINES......
1. SOMETHING WENT WRONG IN JET CRASH, EXPERT SAYS.
2. DEATH CAUSES LONELINESS, FEELINGS OF ISOLATION.

NICE DAY AGAIN. WE SURE COULD USE A BIT OF RAIN. FORESTS ARE GETTING DRY.

YES, PATTI, YOU ARE RIGHT. JANET'S BD TODAY AND TOMORROW ITS YOUR ANNIVERSARY.

JANET......ITS YOUR SPEICAL DAY TODAY. I HOPE YOU GET A NICE GIFT OR DO SOMETHING YOU ENJOY. HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

I LOST TWO BUCKS AS BINGO LAST NITE. NOT TOO BAD. ITS EXPECTED NOW AND THEN.
FUNNY THING HAPPENED YESTERDAY. I REC'D AN EMAIL THAT SAID TO CALL THIS NUMBER FOR PAY PAL BECAUSE THEY THOUGHT THERE MAY BE A BOGUS CHARGE COMING ON MY ACCOUNT TO THE TUNE OF $1199 FOR AN APPLE PHONE. I THOUGHT, SCAM MAYBE. BUT I WOULD NOT CALL THAT NUMBER. MAYBE IT WASN'T REALLY A NUMBER FOR PAY PAL. ANYWAY, THEY WOULD ASK ME FOR MY CR CARD NUMBER SO THEY COULD CHECK AND THEN THEY WOULD HAVE IT FOR SURE. INSTEAD I PHONED MY CREDIT CARD COMPANY AND EXPLAINED. THEY ARE ALERTED AND WILL NOT PUT ANY CHARGE LIKE THAT THRU ON MY ACCOUNT. THE GAL I SPOKE TO WAS VERY NICE. SO FAR THERE IS NO CHARGE GOING THRU. I THOUGHT THIS THE BEST WAY SO NO ONE COULD GET MY CREDIT CARD NUMBER. BE CAREFUL LADIES.

MY PLANS FOR TODAY ARE ABOUT THE SAME. LAPS AND EXERCISES FOR ARMS AND LEGS AND WORKING MY JIGSAW PUZZLE AND OF COURSE, READING. I REC'D THOSE 3 BOOKS I WANTED SO STARTED ONE OF THEM. I AM IN HOG HEAVEN.

WILL BE MAKING SOME CHICKEN RICE SOUP FOR MY SON THIS WEEKEND. HE ALWAYS TAKES HOME SOME FOR LATER AS WELL AS EATING SOME FOR LUNCH. I THINK I HAVE MY GROCERY LIST ALL MADE OUT AND ITS PRETTY LOW AT THIS TIME. I AM TAKING CARE TO ONLY ORDER WHAT I NEED. I LIKE SAVING MONEY FOR OTHER THINGS.

TAKE CARE LADIES. BE GOOD. COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS. HUGS, QB S

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Missmommy · 8/07/2025 9:27 am

Thank you Sandra. Dinner out is our only plan.

The drs office need 3”vitals” in order to process the insurance claim…so usual weight, BP and pulse…but it does vary office to office and ins company.

WA-BJ · 8/07/2025 9:42 am

Good Morning to everyone!! I really don't have a thing to say, so will be very brief. Hope everyone is doing well. I'm fine this morning. don't have any plans for the day, so will just be a bum!! Have a wonderful day, everyone, BJ.

indyanny · 8/07/2025 10:12 am

QB, those daily affirmations were especially funny. I'm good for nos. 1 and 2. Thanks. I'm not a morning person, so it's nice to find something to laugh at early on.

Happy Birthday, Janet. Hope you get a good meal out, tonight! Thanks for the quilt show info. I'm an inveterate cheapskate, unfortunately.

I did it! Refused to be weighed, yesterday. Nurse actually asked "do you want to be weighed" and said she couldn't make me do it. I don't want to, and it does cause me some angst at every office visit. Now... I'm not so sure about doing that at my cardiologist. And he could call me on it...I wouldn't be surprised... What slays me are the questions about your s e x life. Even asking if you have one or not!   Howard answers none of the questions and isn't one bit concerned about it. Something they skipped this time was the eye chart. I'm beginiing to think it's all baloney, but we did get to address any other issues we were concerned about on Medicare's dime! Here in Indiana, they still ask if you feel safe? Well, NO, as my son, Danny once answered right after Pam had told them, YES, of course she does! How many are going to answer that in the affirmative, anyway?

Happy Anniverary, Patty and Hubby. Enjoy your day and your memories.

Howard is off to the bank. Some obscure glitch that I couldn't even understand when he tried to explain it. Not a serious problem, though, like before. Anyway, I have a few minutes alone. It's a 10 mile trip in and 10 miles back home!    Sorry for sounding like a broken record, too often...

Off to check out pics of the apt. Andrew is interested in, if I can figure that out. Have a wonderful summer day.

DownSouth · 8/07/2025 10:44 am

Happy birthday, Janet!

Happy early anniversary, Patti!

BJ, I hope you have a good day too!

I got my master bath cleaned this morning. I'm only 5' 1" so could only clean half the mirror. I'll be looking for a long wand. I still need to steam clean the floor and cleaning the glass shower door will wait. I don't think I have a cleaner for soap scum.

I need something for energy. Any recommendations? I get tired way too easy.

Holly in South Jersey · 8/07/2025 11:22 am

Happy Birthday Janet! If they want 3 vitals, they can take height, BP and pulse. How come they ask your height, but then want to check your weight? (Rhetorical question)

I do get weighed at the cardiologist, just not at the primary.

Judy, I plan to tell them, no I don’t feel safe at all, in this political climate.

I had PT, then we stopped at Panera. They have a new sandwich, cranberry walnut chicken salad, so I got a half. Very good!

I finished a new Shari Lapena, She didn’t see it coming. A woman doesn’t show up to get her daughter from daycare. Her purse and keys are in the high rise condo, and her laptop is still on. I’d the high rise a crime scene? All the persons of interest are liars. It was good.

Chlynn1129 · 8/07/2025 6:31 pm

Happy birthday, Janet!! Enjoy you dinner out.

Happy anniversary Patti!