Rant for the Day (keep it clean)

[Pearl]

I saw my doctor recently. My blood pressure was good and my doctor didn't hear any signs of heart trouble-- aside from my regular murmur. I do have two prolapsed valves and part of the problem is that when my heartrate goes up (from exercise, heavy lifting, etc) I don't get enough oxygen. My late cardiologist told me that the condition may eventually require surgery to repair, but the last time I saw him it wasn't bad enough for that. Sadly, the next cardiologist I saw wouldn't read my chart, check my history, or even run the right tests. He attributed all of my issues to being fat and would not listen to me saying I had the issues before I got fat-- in fact, it was one of the reasons that I got fat bc I would nearly pass out when my heartrate went up.

I think part of it is the heat and part of it is not eating right. I started eating more carbs again the last few days and I always get exhausted afterward so i need to cut back. Also been very hungry for no apparent reason. I'm not burning enough calories. I think I gained weight since my last appointment with the doctor.

On the upside, my mother has recognized and understand my physical limitations more and has been defending me to my brother (who claims I do "nothing" and that I'm "lazy"). She told him I do a lot more than he does around the house and he claimed he shouldn't have to do anything bc he works-- but doesn't contribute to the household. She explained about my heart condition but he said it was "BS". It was an actual diagnosis from cardiac stress tests and a heart catheter procedure-- which is NOT fun when they don't use enough anesthetic to actually numb you before starting.

Its not helping that I keep being awake in the middle of the night bc its too hot in the day. But, I am setting an alarm to wake up at a regular time each day to take my vitamins and I set an alarm to take my medicine at night. I'm hoping having regular times to take stuff will help. My doctor said it doesn't matter if I eat too close to the thyroid med dose so long as I take it consistently at the same time every day.

Sounds like you are on the right track! Being consistent with your meds will help! The heat, and where you are, humidity, make everything harder! I'm with Magus, hang in there!

 

[ClemKadiddlehopper]

It's good your mother is starting to notice you. If her and your brother don't start taking better care of you, they are both going to be in a world of hurt. Probably homeless too, when the house falls down around their ears.

 

[zannej]

What shape are the old ones in? if they are real brass, a quick pass with a scotch brite red metal polishing wheel will pretty them up nicely.

Sewing thread spools make for great knobs.

Some are OK but are corroded. Some are straight up broken, and others won't let the doors swing all the way shut bc they are so corroded/rusted. None of them are self-close. And even if I cleaned them up they would not match the new pretty handles Mom bought on a big sale. Normally around $8/handle and found them for $2/handle. I want to get some self-close hinges because otherwise the cats just open the cabinet doors, climb in, and knock stuff down.

Friend wasn't able to come out Monday because he & his gf seem to have picked up a stomach bug from someone at the ex's toddler's 3rd birthday party. She decided to have it outdoors in 103 heat. The toddler got overheated and threw up. Then friend's gf had to come home from work early bc she was throwing up. Friend reported feeling nauseous but was able to keep stuff down. He was concerned it was contagious and didn't want to expose us to it.

Right now on my list of things: Finish patching & painting front door & trim, find source of mystery leak/water in kitchen, find leak in outdoor waterline, replace rails for some of the drawers, replace hinges for cabinets, organize/clean/put stuff away, stop having brain freeze.... LOL. Oh yeah, electrical-- need to replace some switches and also find the most upstream outlet and replace it with GFCI to ground protect the rest of the outlets on its run. Will have to find those stickers that say "no ground" for the gfci once it is in. I'm hoping it is in an easy to find spot.

 

[Magus]

OK, Not real brass then. take the ones you have and soak them in white vinegar for a couple of days, that should eat off all the old paint and rust, then rinse them in HOT water for a few minutes and let them dry for a couple of hours at least, now they're ready to paint or just buff with steel wool, oil them, and let them patina naturally. I always liked the bare metal contrast myself.

 

[zannej]

There's no paint on them. I'll have to take pictures. The cabinets were sealed with clear poly. Reminds me I need to sand and re-poly them.
Mom wants polished gold colored hinges to match the new handles. Need to get pic of the new handles. They have white porcelain and some blue flower thingy on them.

Buried under cats right now. LOL.

 

[Lenny]

A friend of mine lives in the small town of Mondamin, Iowa. He collects old tube radios. He had his grandkids over and they enjoyed flushing radio tubes down the toilet, so he let them do some. (I've never heard of anyone doing that.) Anyway, the city manager knew it was him and scolded him for it. What the....?!?! Nothing better to do?!?!

 

[Haertig]

https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-...-reportedly-offered-gift-cards-improve-scores
Seems kind of like when they make white people attend anti-whiteness awareness classes. Neither is right, but it's hypocritical to whine about one while advocating for the other.

 

[UrbanHunter]

Got my power bill today, it was $20 more than last year.... But I used 20% less power than last year.... It would appear my Fully Loaded (including taxes and all the woke fees) Electricity cost went from $0.119/kWh to 0.157/kWh. This is in line with what I have been reading about Europe, as they switched to renewable power, the rates went up by 50%. But based on that I don't think they are done raising rates yet! Based on my estimates they will not be happy until my utility rates are $0.18/kWh. I wish I had to option to just request electricity form cheap coal fired power plants! the woke environmentalists, too bad they don't realize that even if we stop all carbon emissions today it will be 40 years before things start to turn around? Yes folks! 40 years! They are trying to save the planet, but it is too late for us to benefit from it, we will have to ride out all the negatives!

But the establishment is trying to help us weather the coming future by eliminating our gas heat and our inexpensive air-conditioners... Oops, different rant.

 

[Amish Heart]

Are you beating a dead horse with a stick? That's funny.
My rant is little granddaughter's friends from California, the older people who came yesterday to see her for her birthday....the lady is ok. The man has to insert all liberal talk into every sentence, and I stare blankly and don't acknowlege. Like for instance, I said, "Come on in, it's hot out, let me get you some ice water, have a seat and relax", and he talks global warming and asks where our water came from that he's drinking, and I assure him it's RO, but I have Berkey filtered well water if he'd prefer. They'll be around till Monday. It'll be interesting to see what they think of Yoder Heritage day this weekend. Ha. Am waiting for his I Hate Trump discussion, but I'm not going to bite. I have so far found out that they do eat fish and chicken, but not beef, and only chicken from the grocery store, so I guess they won't eat my chicken. Ha.

 

[Bacpacker]

Are you beating a dead horse with a stick? That's funny.
My rant is little granddaughter's friends from California, the older people who came yesterday to see her for her birthday....the lady is ok. The man has to insert all liberal talk into every sentence, and I stare blankly and don't acknowlege. Like for instance, I said, "Come on in, it's hot out, let me get you some ice water, have a seat and relax", and he talks global warming and asks where our water came from that he's drinking, and I assure him it's RO, but I have Berkey filtered well water if he'd prefer. They'll be around till Monday. It'll be interesting to see what they think of Yoder Heritage day this weekend. Ha. Am waiting for his I Hate Trump discussion, but I'm not going to bite. I have so far found out that they do eat fish and chicken, but not beef, and only chicken from the grocery store, so I guess they won't eat my chicken. Ha.

Sounds like he needs to sleep and eat in the barn and provide his own food. How rude

 

[UrbanHunter]

Are you beating a dead horse with a stick? That's funny.
My rant is little granddaughter's friends from California, the older people who came yesterday to see her for her birthday....the lady is ok. The man has to insert all liberal talk into every sentence, and I stare blankly and don't acknowlege. Like for instance, I said, "Come on in, it's hot out, let me get you some ice water, have a seat and relax", and he talks global warming and asks where our water came from that he's drinking, and I assure him it's RO, but I have Berkey filtered well water if he'd prefer. They'll be around till Monday. It'll be interesting to see what they think of Yoder Heritage day this weekend. Ha. Am waiting for his I Hate Trump discussion, but I'm not going to bite. I have so far found out that they do eat fish and chicken, but not beef, and only chicken from the grocery store, so I guess they won't eat my chicken. Ha.

Ask him if he knows about the hole in the ozone found over the antarctic in 1980 and how they eliminated R12 and R22 to save it? Did you read where they are seeing it start to recover last year? Imagine, it only took 40 years to have an impact? How long do you think eliminating oil, coal, gas cars and diesel trucks will take to reduce global warming? Then ask him about what his power bill is running today? Then tell him that you read that using renewable power in Europe made their electric bills go up 50%. Then slowly back away in case his head explodes!

 

[Magus]

Buried under cats right now. LOL.

Me too! and one white possum that will bolt if I move too much!

 

[Magus]

Are you beating a dead horse with a stick? That's funny.
My rant is little granddaughter's friends from California, the older people who came yesterday to see her for her birthday....the lady is ok. The man has to insert all liberal talk into every sentence, and I stare blankly and don't acknowlege. Like for instance, I said, "Come on in, it's hot out, let me get you some ice water, have a seat and relax", and he talks global warming and asks where our water came from that he's drinking, and I assure him it's RO, but I have Berkey filtered well water if he'd prefer. They'll be around till Monday. It'll be interesting to see what they think of Yoder Heritage day this weekend. Ha. Am waiting for his I Hate Trump discussion, but I'm not going to bite. I have so far found out that they do eat fish and chicken, but not beef, and only chicken from the grocery store, so I guess they won't eat my chicken. Ha.

Sounds like a couple of losers. make them fried corn mush and biscuits, and some yard salad, and sounds like they don't deserve that!

 

[Wingnut]

They wouldn't last long on my property, I'd drop-kick 'em like I was STARRIN' in the NFL...

I'd probably stick a Trump sign out front just to make it happen that much quicker, lol...

My cats would surely p!$$ in his water glass, they don't suffer fools gladly, lol...

No worries, we'll tell him it's gen-yoo-wine Perrier Sparkling Mineral Water!

 

[Amish Heart]

They stayed for supper this evening...so there was 12 of us. They ate and enjoyed themselves and he seemed less arrogant. They are wanting to take little granddaughter to see The Barbie Movie tomorrow and she is not very thrilled. Ha.

 

[Magus]

Good kid!

 

[Pearl]

Good kid!

Barbie is stupid, yet at least she likes guys. Ryan Gosling is hot! But seriously, A BARBIE MOVIE, is there NOTHING else to make a movie about???? Don't let those weirdos have that child Amish!!

 

[zannej]

I've heard the Barbie movie was funny, but I have zero inclination to watch it.

Mom's mammogram & bone density test were canceled because the hospital only has one person who can do the tests & she called in sick.

Older cow gave me a big scare. I looked out the window and she was down. She looked bloated & I saw no signs of breathing. I called out to her but she didn't move. Her daughter was sitting near her but was clearly OK. I rushed outside thinking the worst. Called out to her & she didn't budge. I grabbed a bucket to put water in and filled it, got up to her & she still wasn't responding, Put my hands on her and she woke up. She sat up and looked super groggy. I tried to get her to drink the water, but she wasn't interested so I poured some over her. She stood up and looked confused. I petted her for awhile but it was 106 out so I had to go back inside. I think she may have passed out but am not sure. I've never seen her sleep lying flat on her side before. Her daughter didn't even bother getting up. They were not too far from the water trough so they could go get it at least. I'm going to have to make sure to get some feed for them soon. The grass is all drying up from the heat.

The adrenaline rush from freaking out thinking she was dead and the heat had me exhausted afterward. Slept for the rest of the day.

 

[Haertig]

Older cow gave me a big scare.

OMG. When I read this I thought you were still talking about your mom and the hospital! Then as I read further, it was clear that the topic had changed from the previous paragraph. My eyes about popped out of my head, because you've always been so caring about your mom, even when met with some abuse. You scared me there for a minute - I though you had had a change of heart.

Glad I was wrong!

 

[Magus]

Barbie is stupid, yet at least she likes guys. Ryan Gosling is hot! But seriously, A BARBIE MOVIE, is there NOTHING else to make a movie about???? Don't let those weirdos have that child Amish!!

Barbie has always been about consumerism, commercialism, and objectifying women.
Where's Persian Gulf Barbie with a buzz cut, M-60, and severed Taliban head? How about Blue Line Barbie in her police uniform with body armor and shotgun? How about homemaker Barbie with three screaming kids, a stack of bills, and Ken passed out on the couch because working two jobs is killing him?

 

[sonya123]

Barbie is stupid, yet at least she likes guys. Ryan Gosling is hot! But seriously, A BARBIE MOVIE, is there NOTHING else to make a movie about???? Don't let those weirdos have that child Amish!!

they made a movie about Barbie? Cartoon or something? I am glad my kids are grown up and I no longer have to go see stuff like that

 

[Amish Heart]

Ha, no it's a movie movie. Adults go to see it. Our oldest daughter said she knew some people who saw it and said it was life changing. Ha Ha Ha.
Florida sis slipped a bit in front of the libs. Last night, at the table for dessert...she was talking to my mil and a sil, and the mil says that overpopulation is a problem. So sis automatically recalls what ol Kamala had said, but forgot midquote, and little granddaughter, right on que, was sitting next to her and repeated word for word what Kamala said in her speech. I missed it, but sis was thinking , oh boy, and then said, she must of mispoke and said she wanted to cure our pollution problem, and not our population problem. Funny as all heck.

 

[zannej]

Haertig, LOL. Probably looked like I was saying "old cow" and referencing her. But no.
Took Mom to samsclub yesterday and there were no riding carts available. Only ones we could find had no battery power left. Mom couldn't stay standing so went to sit on one of the display couches while I shopped. She said she couldn't make it to the front without a riding cart. So I went to look for one. Noticed one stuffed behind a kid's playset outside (right near the loading area out front). I had to pick it up and pivot it and drag it out to get it out of there as it couldn't maneuver when driven. Rode it into the store & the employee said "That's not one of our carts!" Another one said "I think it's a Walmart cart!" I said "I don't know, but I found it in front of the store & Mom needs one." Took it over to her. She hopped in and I said I was going to scan the items with my phone to checkout and we could leave. She mumbled something I didn't hear and disappeared. I then spent the next 30min looking for her to no avail. Decided to take my stuff out to the truck and put the cold stuff in the cooler. Then went in and circled the store 5 more times. Even had an employee helping me. I was just about to go to the service desk when I saw her sitting in the front area just outside the interior doors. Went out and loaded stuff up. I really hate shopping with her when she takes off on me. She kept griping about how she had to put the stupid Twinkies back bc she couldn't find me and she forgot she left her purse with me.

I was supposed to pick up a ladder that I'd bought from Lowes but by the time we got out it still wasn't ready for pickup so we went home.

So, I went back today to get the stupid Twinkies so she'd stop whining. Grabbed some bananas as well. Got the ladder. Thunder & lightning storm started. Had trouble getting the ladder out. Walked in to start putting stuff away & the power went out.

When the power goes out I have to go outside with my cellphone and try to get signal to call the power company. Called and was told ETA on repair was 4:30am. Meanwhile, it was 105°. APC didn't keep my computer on for some reason. Ugh.

Went to sleep and then power came back on earlier than expected. Mom woke me up wanting me to come look at her monitor when there was nothing I could do to fix it. My back hurt, arms hurt, & I was too exhausted. She got huffy and hung up. I went back to sleep. Woke up absolutely boiling. Went out and saw thermostat said 91. Touched the pipe that is wrapped in insulation that is supposed to be cold when AC is cooling & it was hot as hell. Realized it was pumping hot air instead of cold. Googled the issue and reset the breakers. Currently waiting 30+ min to turn it back on. I'm hoping it will start working again. We do not need broken AC right now.

Oh, and roaches got all over the bananas so I had to put them in the fridge-- despite the warnings of the song.

 

[Pearl]

Haertig, LOL. Probably looked like I was saying "old cow" and referencing her. But no.
Took Mom to samsclub yesterday and there were no riding carts available. Only ones we could find had no battery power left. Mom couldn't stay standing so went to sit on one of the display couches while I shopped. She said she couldn't make it to the front without a riding cart. So I went to look for one. Noticed one stuffed behind a kid's playset outside (right near the loading area out front). I had to pick it up and pivot it and drag it out to get it out of there as it couldn't maneuver when driven. Rode it into the store & the employee said "That's not one of our carts!" Another one said "I think it's a Walmart cart!" I said "I don't know, but I found it in front of the store & Mom needs one." Took it over to her. She hopped in and I said I was going to scan the items with my phone to checkout and we could leave. She mumbled something I didn't hear and disappeared. I then spent the next 30min looking for her to no avail. Decided to take my stuff out to the truck and put the cold stuff in the cooler. Then went in and circled the store 5 more times. Even had an employee helping me. I was just about to go to the service desk when I saw her sitting in the front area just outside the interior doors. Went out and loaded stuff up. I really hate shopping with her when she takes off on me. She kept griping about how she had to put the stupid Twinkies back bc she couldn't find me and she forgot she left her purse with me.

I was supposed to pick up a ladder that I'd bought from Lowes but by the time we got out it still wasn't ready for pickup so we went home.

So, I went back today to get the stupid Twinkies so she'd stop whining. Grabbed some bananas as well. Got the ladder. Thunder & lightning storm started. Had trouble getting the ladder out. Walked in to start putting stuff away & the power went out.

When the power goes out I have to go outside with my cellphone and try to get signal to call the power company. Called and was told ETA on repair was 4:30am. Meanwhile, it was 105°. APC didn't keep my computer on for some reason. Ugh.

Went to sleep and then power came back on earlier than expected. Mom woke me up wanting me to come look at her monitor when there was nothing I could do to fix it. My back hurt, arms hurt, & I was too exhausted. She got huffy and hung up. I went back to sleep. Woke up absolutely boiling. Went out and saw thermostat said 91. Touched the pipe that is wrapped in insulation that is supposed to be cold when AC is cooling & it was hot as hell. Realized it was pumping hot air instead of cold. Googled the issue and reset the breakers. Currently waiting 30+ min to turn it back on. I'm hoping it will start working again. We do not need broken AC right now.

Oh, and roaches got all over the bananas so I had to put them in the fridge-- despite the warnings of the song.

You need a vacation!!

 

[Magus]

Bananas keep twice as long in brown paper as plastic, they don't sweat and rot.

 

[Chesney Richardson]

My rant for the day is this.... People are so fast to say I'm a bad mother because I have pitbulls around my daughter, but see here's the thing pits have a bad rep, and I know this, but that's like saying guns are to blame for people getting shot, guns don't kill people, people do. Pits aren't vicious killing machines anymore than any other dog, I should know I have 6 currently and a Monster, my dogs are well trained, sweet loving dogs, they respond to vocal and visual commands and I have never had a problem with any of them. But don't get it twisted, if they think you're gonna hurt one of us, they will happily tear your face off

 

[Magus]

The less than useless "HELP" computer at the food stamps office.
Time to renew and get my 20$ a month... So it says if I need help call here XXX
Half an hour later it referred me to a website to set up an account, THEN it screws up my account and won't let me in... TWO MOTHER FORNICATING HOURS LATER I have to drive up there and fill out a damned form and file it in person... THERE IS NOT ENOUGH PROFANITY ON THE GODS GREEN EARTH TO PROFICIENTLY EXPRESS HOW PISSED I AM AT THESE PAPER PUSHING BUREAUCRATS AND THEIR LESS THAN USELESS COMPUTER "HELP"!!!!
f'k it, I'm done.

 

[zannej]

Chesney, from what I've seen its the owners who are the problem when pit bulls attack. They either teach them to be aggressive, abuse them, or just don't train them properly. They are less vicious than chihuahuas but the main issue is their strength. They can do a lot of damage even when playing. However, the whole hatred of pit bulls and judging people for having them is just sad. The pit bull the neighbors have is the sweetest thing. There are dogs of a different breed there that are vicious-- but its bc they were taught to be that way.

Magus, I don't blame you one bit! So very frustrating!

On the upside, it turned out to be one loose wire in a molex connector that was the problem with the AC.

 

[dademoss]

Lori found the new "welcome" mat for the house:

 

[Pearl]

Lori found the new "welcome" mat for the house:

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Awww, she knows you SO well!!