Daily Check-In Thread

[Smigo]

Figured this seemed like the appropriate thread since I haven't posted here in a bit. No the folks at VU don't smell funny lol. Things have just kind of been out of whack lately.

I got a message on fb Sept 8th from my aunt informing me my dad was in the hospital. The past couple years I've known he has prostate cancer, stage 4. Apparently he had difficulty getting out of bed Sept 3rd and a housemate helped him get to the hospital. His back was killing him and the past several months he's complained of severe back pain. My uncle (his emergency contact) was out of town hiking in the mountains and didn't get the numerous voicemails until his return Sunday night.

It's been difficult getting information due to hipaa laws and not being on his emergency contact. They did back surgery on him and from what I gather found cancer on his spine, inoperable. They did some procedures to relieve the pressure. Then the 8th they wanted to look at a lump on his head and do a brain biopsy. Somewhere in the middle of the process I guess since no one's been really clear, they did find some cancer on his frontal lobe and removed it. All last week he was pretty out of it when trying to talk to him on the phone and the family discussing options going forward. As well as his options for chemo and radiation.

He keeps getting moved from room to room which is like playing catch up trying to keep track of a way to reach him since they're not allowed to phone out long distance. After over a week in ICU he's at least in a stepdown wing and they've begun doing physical therapy with him. He's been able to stand with the aid of a walker but they're unsure if it's temporary or something longer term. As well as discussing longer term physical therapy and possibly a care facility. Also not sure if that will be the new normal or only a temporary situation for now. Whether it was the cancer doing damage or damage caused by the portion of his frontal lobe it seems his motor skills aren't what they were and he's not having an easy time dealing with the changes along with emotional outbursts common with frontal lobe trauma. Which is what I gather the physical therapy is for, to try and build back some of his motor skills.

My uncles went to his place and cleared out his things, he won't be returning to the previous home he lived in. He has a few options of places to move to if (fingers crossed) he makes it out of the hospital. After phoning him earlier this evening he does sound better, more lucid and in somewhat better spirits. And his memory wasn't affected, he seems to still have pretty good memory recall and knows who I am so that's a blessing considering how things could have gone. I haven't bothered to try and go see him yet, don't think they're allowing visitors due to covid and it's a 2000mi trip. If I'm stuck phoning him I can do that from home.

Other than that, trying to keep up with things around here. The truck likely needs a new battery and alternator (interior lights flashing, lic plate lights flashing). Once I get those sorted out along with a new belt and idler or tensioner if needed, get the charging system in order, need to track down the cause of the reverse lights being out. Took some searching to find a wiring diagram, looks like plenty of fun (bulbs and fuses are fine). Need to double check before I go replacing the park/neutral safety switch. At least it provides somewhat of a distraction. Hard to concentrate on things much lately, I try to read vape posts and things and I just find myself staring at the screen not really taking it in.

Cancer sucks and I've already lost a lot of people to it. Both my grandparents on my mother's side, grandfather was only 35, grandmother was 56. Lost my stepdad to brain cancer when he was 64. Friend of mine I worked with for a few years, she's in her mid 40's and just now recovering from her treatments and a double mastectomy for breast cancer. Really tired of cancer, and far as I'm concerned 2020 can go suck a bag of rotten dicks. So I'm still around, just not active much.

So very sorry to hear about your father. Not the same but I had a few of very serious accidents years ago, two motorbikes and once fell off a cliff , then they didn't look but several years ago I had scans on my brain, they found frontal and two other significant scar/trauma areas in my brain from accidents. Which explained a few things to me when they did discover them. It was a game changer, instead of thinking I was nuts I then had an answer to some issues. What a change it made! Anyone without that damage or info would not even imagine what it meant to find out. But to me it was a life changer to know it wasn't all me being nuts, its was an internal wire change so to speak from actual brain damage. From before I knew, to after.... What a difference. I used to be a human explosive, seriously, now I see the fuse about to burn and put it out. ?
Does this help you with whats happened to your Dad? Maybe not, but one can recover from brain damage and I hope your Dad does.
I hope the best for your Dad and your family. My best regards to you all.

 

[nadalama]

Figured this seemed like the appropriate thread since I haven't posted here in a bit. No the folks at VU don't smell funny lol. Things have just kind of been out of whack lately.

I got a message on fb Sept 8th from my aunt informing me my dad was in the hospital. The past couple years I've known he has prostate cancer, stage 4. Apparently he had difficulty getting out of bed Sept 3rd and a housemate helped him get to the hospital. His back was killing him and the past several months he's complained of severe back pain. My uncle (his emergency contact) was out of town hiking in the mountains and didn't get the numerous voicemails until his return Sunday night.

It's been difficult getting information due to hipaa laws and not being on his emergency contact. They did back surgery on him and from what I gather found cancer on his spine, inoperable. They did some procedures to relieve the pressure. Then the 8th they wanted to look at a lump on his head and do a brain biopsy. Somewhere in the middle of the process I guess since no one's been really clear, they did find some cancer on his frontal lobe and removed it. All last week he was pretty out of it when trying to talk to him on the phone and the family discussing options going forward. As well as his options for chemo and radiation.

He keeps getting moved from room to room which is like playing catch up trying to keep track of a way to reach him since they're not allowed to phone out long distance. After over a week in ICU he's at least in a stepdown wing and they've begun doing physical therapy with him. He's been able to stand with the aid of a walker but they're unsure if it's temporary or something longer term. As well as discussing longer term physical therapy and possibly a care facility. Also not sure if that will be the new normal or only a temporary situation for now. Whether it was the cancer doing damage or damage caused by the portion of his frontal lobe it seems his motor skills aren't what they were and he's not having an easy time dealing with the changes along with emotional outbursts common with frontal lobe trauma. Which is what I gather the physical therapy is for, to try and build back some of his motor skills.

My uncles went to his place and cleared out his things, he won't be returning to the previous home he lived in. He has a few options of places to move to if (fingers crossed) he makes it out of the hospital. After phoning him earlier this evening he does sound better, more lucid and in somewhat better spirits. And his memory wasn't affected, he seems to still have pretty good memory recall and knows who I am so that's a blessing considering how things could have gone. I haven't bothered to try and go see him yet, don't think they're allowing visitors due to covid and it's a 2000mi trip. If I'm stuck phoning him I can do that from home.

Other than that, trying to keep up with things around here. The truck likely needs a new battery and alternator (interior lights flashing, lic plate lights flashing). Once I get those sorted out along with a new belt and idler or tensioner if needed, get the charging system in order, need to track down the cause of the reverse lights being out. Took some searching to find a wiring diagram, looks like plenty of fun (bulbs and fuses are fine). Need to double check before I go replacing the park/neutral safety switch. At least it provides somewhat of a distraction. Hard to concentrate on things much lately, I try to read vape posts and things and I just find myself staring at the screen not really taking it in.

Cancer sucks and I've already lost a lot of people to it. Both my grandparents on my mother's side, grandfather was only 35, grandmother was 56. Lost my stepdad to brain cancer when he was 64. Friend of mine I worked with for a few years, she's in her mid 40's and just now recovering from her treatments and a double mastectomy for breast cancer. Really tired of cancer, and far as I'm concerned 2020 can go suck a bag of rotten dicks. So I'm still around, just not active much.

That post makes my head spin. You sure have too much going on. No wonder you've gone into emotional lockdown.

I hope your father can recover. And I hope he's getting good care where he is. So very sorry to hear.

 

[Smigo]

Have not heard how you are going mate @Rob B. lately.
Are you and your family doing ok where you are? Here is hoping so. ?

 

[Rob B.]

Have not heard how you are going mate @Rob B. lately.
Are you and your family doing ok where you are? Here is hoping so. ?

Thank you Smigo! We are all doing well here. My mom and dad have made the move here from Florida and are all moved in with us and settled. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks and we are pretty well into our new daily routine. They don't drive, so I am the taxi service. I feel kinda bad that I can't devote more of my time to them, because I am mad busy with my real estate business. I do make sure that they have everything they need and get them to their appointments, but with helping people buy and sell, 9 properties to manage, and 3 of my own income properties...I am spread kinda thin. No complaints. It just is what it is, and I am happy to be busy. Covid is making life a bit more difficult and I wish we could just find a way to get back to some semblance of normal. It could be worse. I feel bad for for the people out west, as that part of our country is on fire. People down in the Gulf area are dealing with floods and hurricanes. I feel blessed that life is as good as it is for us.

Thanks again for asking. I hope you and your family are safe and well. You and everyone else here are in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[misswish]

Morning!

Checking in, nothing new. Jessie is out guarding the deck from bugs, Hubby is busy in his workshop.
Hugs and prayers for all. Hurricanes, fires, health, Covid. I'm taking a break today from the news!

Stay safe and healthy

 

[2WhiteWolves]

So very sorry to hear about your father. Not the same but I had a few of very serious accidents years ago, two motorbikes and once fell off a cliff , then they didn't look but several years ago I had scans on my brain, they found frontal and two other significant scar/trauma areas in my brain from accidents. Which explained a few things to me when they did discover them. It was a game changer, instead of thinking I was nuts I then had an answer to some issues. What a change it made! Anyone without that damage or info would not even imagine what it meant to find out. But to me it was a life changer to know it wasn't all me being nuts, its was an internal wire change so to speak from actual brain damage. From before I knew, to after.... What a difference. I used to be a human explosive, seriously, now I see the fuse about to burn and put it out.
Does this help you with whats happened to your Dad? Maybe not, but one can recover from brain damage and I hope your Dad does.
I hope the best for your Dad and your family. My best regards to you all.

Thank you very much for posting your story !
Makes me wonder if that has played a role in my life. My mom told me about an incident that happen when I was, I think, around 3 to 5 years old. My cousin was up to bat and for some unknown reason I was standing there or doing something when he was swinging the bat. I got hit in the head with the bat. Mom said, I was throwing up and passing out. Get this, there was a doctor there and he said I was fine. So, my parents went with what he said and took me home.
Later on, again, hit my head on something and had a hair line fracture, that's all remember.
Again, hit my head on a brick wall. Yeah, crazy, right . This I do remember some of it. Long story, I'll skip saying, but it was the P. E teachers fault for making me run in clogs. But, mom took me to two hospitals, I thought we went to four, don't know why I thought this. I was throwing up and wanting to pass out, but mom kept me awake. I was in the hospital for three or four days.
There was another one, between those, but can't remember what happened and got stitches on my forehead. I'm pretty sure there was another blow to my head, just don't remember . During teenage years I had a hard time with anger (adult anger is under control) , trying to learn, and remember things/memory loss. From what you said, I may have scar /trauma areas on my brain, too.
Thank you, Smigo

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[Smigo]

Thank you very much for posting your story !
Makes me wonder if that has played a role in my life. My mom told me about an incident that happen when I was, I think, around 3 to 5 years old. My cousin was up to bat and for some unknown reason I was standing there or doing something when he was swinging the bat. I got hit in the head with the bat. Mom said, I was throwing up and passing out. Get this, there was a doctor there and he said I was fine. So, my parents went with what he said and took me home.
Later on, again, hit my head on something and had a hair line fracture, that's all remember.
Again, hit my head on a brick wall. Yeah, crazy, right . This I do remember some of it. Long story, I'll skip saying, but it was the P. E teachers fault for making me run in clogs. But, mom took me to two hospitals, I thought we went to four, don't know why I thought this. I was throwing up and wanting to pass out, but mom kept me awake. I was in the hospital for three or four days.
There was another one, between those, but can't remember what happened and got stitches on my forehead. I'm pretty sure there was another blow to my head, just don't remember . During teenage years I had a hard time with anger (adult anger is under control) , trying to learn, and remember things/memory loss. From what you said, I may have scar /trauma areas on my brain, too.
Thank you, Smigo

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Wow, sounds like you had some seriously heavy hits!
Lucky your still here. ?

 

[2WhiteWolves]

Wow, sounds like you had some seriously heavy hits!
Lucky your still here.

LOL, yeah, I'm surprised I'm still around, too. Might sound kinda strange, but my Guardian Angel has definitely been watching over me to make sure I have remained in this realm.

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[Smigo]

LOL, yeah, I'm surprised I'm still around, too. Might sound kinda strange, but my Guardian Angel has definitely been watching over me to make sure I have remained in this realm.

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I think so and have thought the same thing myself. ?

 

[Rob B.]

LOL, yeah, I'm surprised I'm still around, too. Might sound kinda strange, but my Guardian Angel has definitely been watching over me to make sure I have remained in this realm.

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I think so and have thought the same thing myself. ?

Pretty sure I have one of those guardian angels too, and am lucky to be alive. I am a recovering alcoholic. 23 years sober now. But before that, I was a blackout vodka drinking drunk for 20 years. Been in 3 major car accidents, hit my head on the windshield and had to have the glass picked out of my scalp multiple times. Drunken fight, got hit in the head with nunchucks. Had a hairline fracture, with puking and woke up in the hospital, where I stayed for almost two weeks.

Non drinking related, my brother and I were riding our bikes down our steep hilly road we lived on, and my front brakes locked up. Woke up in the hospital with fractured skull, fractured right collar bone, nose half ripped off my face(had to be rebuilt), and multiple other scrapes and bruises. Spent almost 3 weeks in the in the hospital, and missed two months of my freshman year in high school.

Thankfully 23 years ago I left that life and got my shit together. Been married for 25 years, and have a wonderful wife and a 17 year old son. My wife put up with a lot of crap for the first few years we were together, but stuck with me through those bad times and helped me get to where I am today.

 

[Smigo]

Pretty sure I have one of those guardian angels too, and am lucky to be alive. I am a recovering alcoholic. 23 years sober now. But before that, I was a blackout vodka drinking drunk for 20 years. Been in 3 major car accidents, hit my head on the windshield and had to have the glass picked out of my scalp. Drunken fight, got hit in the head with nunchucks. Had a hairline fracture, with puking and woke up in the hospital, where I stayed for almost two weeks.

Non drinking related, my brother and I were riding our bikes down our steep hilly road we lived on, and my front brakes locked up. Woke up in the hospital with fractured skull, fractured right collar bone, nose half ripped off my face(had to be rebuilt), and multiple other scrapes and bruises. Spent almost 3 weeks in the in the hospital, and missed two months of my freshman year in high school.

Thankfully 23 years ago I left that life and got my shit together. Been married for 25 years, and have a wonderful wife and a 17 year old son. My wife put up with a lot of crap for the first few years we were together, but stuck with me through those bad times and helped me get to where I am today.

Awesome mate to hear after all that you came out the right side of it all. Seriously great to hear.
Like me and @2WhiteWolves it helps to hear others relate the journey from where we were to where we are now. It not only makes one feel not alone in it all, but also I'm sure gives others we may not even know about in the shadows hope and a light out of perhaps a dark place.
I have no doubt these days that I suffered unknowingly post traumatic stress which for years affected my relationships and social life. I lost a lot of friends due to my behaviour years ago, they thought I was mad. To be honest I think I was. I know I was. Now I'm a different person. If I could I would love to be able to tell them sorry and explain. But, theyre gone.
I too am lucky to have a wife who has stuck with me and saw through it all.
Thanks for sharing that Rob. Its not an easy thing to open up and share such things I know. Very cool mate. ?

 

[Rob B.]

Awesome mate to hear after all that you came out the right side of it all. Seriously great to hear.
Like me and @2WhiteWolves it helps to hear others relate the journey from where we were to where we are now. It not only makes one feel not alone in it all, but also I'm sure gives others we may not even know about in the shadows hope and a light out of perhaps a dark place.
I have no doubt these days that I suffered unknowingly post traumatic stress which for years affected my relationships and social life. I lost a lot of friends due to my behaviour years ago, they thought I was mad. To be honest I think I was. I know I was. Now I'm a different person. If I could I would love to be able to tell them sorry and explain. But, theyre gone.
I too am lucky to have a wife who has stuck with me and saw through it all.
Thanks for sharing that Rob. Its not an easy thing to open up and share such things I know. Very cool mate. ?

Thank you Smigo. There are many parts to this story that I did not include. Maybe I will share them over time. I could write a book. Like you, I have many friends from my past I would love to be able to make amends to. I will never forget them, but now I look forward, working daily to never return to certain death, and hurting those I love. I too appreciate hearing others share what they've gone through, and coming out on the other side. We support each other, and give each other the strength to keep going forward. I am happy for you Smigo, and all others who have made it through, and feel bad for those who didn't. Thank you for sharing also. Any time you want to talk, I am here.

 

[MyMagicMist]

Yay. I get to go help split firewood today. We and her mom and dad will need it for Winter.

Her bro in law yesterday spoke about a stove and the old refrigerator from out of my wife's dad's. He said he figured all that was wrong was both needed cleaned up. I had to fucking gnaw my tongue off. Then, he went on like he'd clean them up and abscond with them.

Better believe that kind of shit pisses in my cheerios. Fucker could have done that for them while they had them in the house. No, he waited until it was clear someone else would buy new so he could get. Oh boy am I gnawing my tongue raw. Told my wife "phasers set at kill."

She paid over $2,000 to get her mom a new frige. Why the fuck should he get one that cost that too for nothing but cleaning? I will be so fucking glad when we can get the fuck away from here, and then let them worry over their own shit. We'll stay away and "fuck no, we can't dole out money for y'all, sorry we living our own."

Her mom's old fridge wasn't but maybe five years old. Then, they started having trouble. Well it just needed cleaned out from under it. Let it breathe. Nah, nobody could do that apparently. I didn't because well I don't go hang on her mom and dad. We been living away two years as well. Not our monkey to clean up after.

Besides that there's four other adults living in the family. Gee, maybe between them they could figure it out? Nope, reckon not.

Bah, I digress. Got finished up with all the paperwork and hoops for the new job. Only in WV, doc gives me a physical and says there's six things each one could disqualify me from working. He then says he's passing me anyway because working will likely sort these all out, if I don't fall apart first. Then, I need to pick myself up and keep going. Yay. Another day in paradise.

 

[Synphul]

@Smigo @nadalama Thank you for the kind words. I know no one lasts forever, we all have our time but definitely hoping for some more quality years for him.

Brain trauma can definitely cause a whole host of issues. I mean I still feel lucky, he knows who I am, he still speaks English. I've seen those medical shows where people suddenly come out of a coma or something else speaking an entirely different language. Still not sure how that one works. Working to save my dad's storage unit, my uncle's not very sentimental and approaches everything with a viewpoint of dollars and cents. Meaning if my dad hadn't been to his unit lately, just give up on it and stop wasting the rental fees. I'd at least like him to be able to choose what he keeps or doesn't, he's had enough choices/options made for him and taken away from him.

Got the truck partially fixed, still have a grounding issue someplace or other problem. Lights still flickering (interior) and still no reverse lights. The battery was due to be replaced (sticker said 5yrs old), alternator got upgraded from 105a to 130a. Went to pull a quick swap in the parking lot, it's never that easy lol. Around 3.5hrs later.. though part of that was dicking around in the autoparts store waiting on them. Tensioner pulley was making noise, idler was seized up damn near. Lucky it didn't shoot a belt. Got those swapped, battery bolts were shot. Threads nearly flat, explains why the negative cable wouldn't stay snug. No clue when the last oil change was done so grabbed oil. Still gotta throw that in. Been awhile since I've been in a parts house, apparently synthetic is the go-to now. Commercial oil changes used to run $33 at the shop, I was lucky to get 6qts and a filter for $45 to diy on special. Hadn't even checked single quarts, 5qt jug and filter for 33.. single quart? $10. Bastards lol. Oh well. Now the where's waldo for the electrical issue begins. I foresee gravel in my ass and migraines from tracing wiring diagrams in my near future.

 

[misswish]

Morning!

It's been so nice here lately. In the 80's so we can open up the house and let the fresh air in. I feel like I should be doing some Spring cleaning, lol. Jessie loves it, she can be on bug patrol both inside and outside. She spends her evenings on the deck, just comes in to check on us and get a drink. It's fun to watch her out there.

Stay safe and healthy

 

[The Cromwell]

@Smigo @nadalama Thank you for the kind words. I know no one lasts forever, we all have our time but definitely hoping for some more quality years for him.

Brain trauma can definitely cause a whole host of issues. I mean I still feel lucky, he knows who I am, he still speaks English. I've seen those medical shows where people suddenly come out of a coma or something else speaking an entirely different language. Still not sure how that one works. Working to save my dad's storage unit, my uncle's not very sentimental and approaches everything with a viewpoint of dollars and cents. Meaning if my dad hadn't been to his unit lately, just give up on it and stop wasting the rental fees. I'd at least like him to be able to choose what he keeps or doesn't, he's had enough choices/options made for him and taken away from him.

Got the truck partially fixed, still have a grounding issue someplace or other problem. Lights still flickering (interior) and still no reverse lights. The battery was due to be replaced (sticker said 5yrs old), alternator got upgraded from 105a to 130a. Went to pull a quick swap in the parking lot, it's never that easy lol. Around 3.5hrs later.. though part of that was dicking around in the autoparts store waiting on them. Tensioner pulley was making noise, idler was seized up damn near. Lucky it didn't shoot a belt. Got those swapped, battery bolts were shot. Threads nearly flat, explains why the negative cable wouldn't stay snug. No clue when the last oil change was done so grabbed oil. Still gotta throw that in. Been awhile since I've been in a parts house, apparently synthetic is the go-to now. Commercial oil changes used to run $33 at the shop, I was lucky to get 6qts and a filter for $45 to diy on special. Hadn't even checked single quarts, 5qt jug and filter for 33.. single quart? $10. Bastards lol. Oh well. Now the where's waldo for the electrical issue begins. I foresee gravel in my ass and migraines from tracing wiring diagrams in my near future.

check first on grounding issue. there is a cable that runs from engine block or battery negative to the body of the truck. Remove, wire brush clean ends and spots where it bolts down.
Cable is often on rear of engine block to cab body.

 

[Huckleberried]

Really hate to hear all that's going on @Synphul, but glad to see you. That's some tough stuff to go through.

 

[Jimi]

I haven't been around for a while here but life has been beating up on me and to top that off I went to have my blood checked to see how I was doin with my fight with cancer, supposed to every month but I wait three months because of the covid. The night of the day after being there I developed a fever and cough that wouldn't quit and been suffering with it since. Remember my brother, he had early stage3 cancer and DID THEIR CHEMO AND RADIATION BULLSHIT? I got a call from him the other day, hadn't talked to him for a while so I knew something was up. The last time I talked to him was after He got out of the hospital after his second time of going for botched surgeries durring his previus visit, I told you about that, he was in for a 4 day surgery and got ouit 78 days later.. When I talked to him last he was all excited and bubbling over with joy cause they told him his cancer was completely gone and wanted to check him in 3 months, that was about 6 weeks ago.. Well, this time when I heard his voice it was weak and I knew it was serious, couldn't hardly hear him. He said he had starting havingsevere pain all over his body so he went back to the DEATH CENTER (cancer center). They scanned him and told him that he had uncurable cancer in his Liver, Lungs, Bone, and Stomach and with no cure that he would only live 2 or 3 months. And everyone wonders why I am so down on the current medical profession. All they are taught to do is write perscriptions for big pharma profits. I am sooo glad I seen through their lies and deciet. I'll have more to say about it when I post in the truth about cancer thread. Thank you for listening, I'll step down off my soap box now.

 

[Jimi]

Figured this seemed like the appropriate thread since I haven't posted here in a bit. No the folks at VU don't smell funny lol. Things have just kind of been out of whack lately.

I got a message on fb Sept 8th from my aunt informing me my dad was in the hospital. The past couple years I've known he has prostate cancer, stage 4. Apparently he had difficulty getting out of bed Sept 3rd and a housemate helped him get to the hospital. His back was killing him and the past several months he's complained of severe back pain. My uncle (his emergency contact) was out of town hiking in the mountains and didn't get the numerous voicemails until his return Sunday night.

It's been difficult getting information due to hipaa laws and not being on his emergency contact. They did back surgery on him and from what I gather found cancer on his spine, inoperable. They did some procedures to relieve the pressure. Then the 8th they wanted to look at a lump on his head and do a brain biopsy. Somewhere in the middle of the process I guess since no one's been really clear, they did find some cancer on his frontal lobe and removed it. All last week he was pretty out of it when trying to talk to him on the phone and the family discussing options going forward. As well as his options for chemo and radiation.

He keeps getting moved from room to room which is like playing catch up trying to keep track of a way to reach him since they're not allowed to phone out long distance. After over a week in ICU he's at least in a stepdown wing and they've begun doing physical therapy with him. He's been able to stand with the aid of a walker but they're unsure if it's temporary or something longer term. As well as discussing longer term physical therapy and possibly a care facility. Also not sure if that will be the new normal or only a temporary situation for now. Whether it was the cancer doing damage or damage caused by the portion of his frontal lobe it seems his motor skills aren't what they were and he's not having an easy time dealing with the changes along with emotional outbursts common with frontal lobe trauma. Which is what I gather the physical therapy is for, to try and build back some of his motor skills.

My uncles went to his place and cleared out his things, he won't be returning to the previous home he lived in. He has a few options of places to move to if (fingers crossed) he makes it out of the hospital. After phoning him earlier this evening he does sound better, more lucid and in somewhat better spirits. And his memory wasn't affected, he seems to still have pretty good memory recall and knows who I am so that's a blessing considering how things could have gone. I haven't bothered to try and go see him yet, don't think they're allowing visitors due to covid and it's a 2000mi trip. If I'm stuck phoning him I can do that from home.

Other than that, trying to keep up with things around here. The truck likely needs a new battery and alternator (interior lights flashing, lic plate lights flashing). Once I get those sorted out along with a new belt and idler or tensioner if needed, get the charging system in order, need to track down the cause of the reverse lights being out. Took some searching to find a wiring diagram, looks like plenty of fun (bulbs and fuses are fine). Need to double check before I go replacing the park/neutral safety switch. At least it provides somewhat of a distraction. Hard to concentrate on things much lately, I try to read vape posts and things and I just find myself staring at the screen not really taking it in.

Cancer sucks and I've already lost a lot of people to it. Both my grandparents on my mother's side, grandfather was only 35, grandmother was 56. Lost my stepdad to brain cancer when he was 64. Friend of mine I worked with for a few years, she's in her mid 40's and just now recovering from her treatments and a double mastectomy for breast cancer. Really tired of cancer, and far as I'm concerned 2020 can go suck a bag of rotten dicks. So I'm still around, just not active much.

Keeping your father in my thoughts and in my prayers

 

[The Cromwell]

I haven't been around for a while here but life has been beating up on me and to top that off I went to have my blood checked to see how I was doin with my fight with cancer, supposed to every month but I wait three months because of the covid. The night of the day after being there I developed a fever and cough that wouldn't quit and been suffering with it since. Remember my brother, he had early stage3 cancer and DID THEIR CHEMO AND RADIATION BULLSHIT? I got a call from him the other day, hadn't talked to him for a while so I knew something was up. The last time I talked to him was after He got out of the hospital after his second time of going for botched surgeries durring his previus visit, I told you about that, he was in for a 4 day surgery and got ouit 78 days later.. When I talked to him last he was all excited and bubbling over with joy cause they told him his cancer was completely gone and wanted to check him in 3 months, that was about 6 weeks ago.. Well, this time when I heard his voice it was weak and I knew it was serious, couldn't hardly hear him. He said he had starting havingsevere pain all over his body so he went back to the DEATH CENTER (cancer center). They scanned him and told him that he had uncurable cancer in his Liver, Lungs, Bone, and Stomach and with no cure that he would only live 2 or 3 months. And everyone wonders why I am so down on the current medical profession. All they are taught to do is write perscriptions for big pharma profits. I am sooo glad I seen through their lies and deciet. I'll have more to say about it when I post in the truth about cancer thread. Thank you for listening, I'll step down off my soap box now.

So sorry Jimi, wish there was something I could do...

 

[The Cromwell]

Over 1,000 new covid cases reported for today here in KY...

Had to go to wally world to get prescription today so did a bit of shopping today as well.
Aside from masks and 6 ft markers on floor at checkout they are wide open again. All doors open no one checking at door, etc...

I guess it must have just magically went away...

 

[JuicyLucy]

I haven't been around for a while here but life has been beating up on me and to top that off I went to have my blood checked to see how I was doin with my fight with cancer, supposed to every month but I wait three months because of the covid. The night of the day after being there I developed a fever and cough that wouldn't quit and been suffering with it since. Remember my brother, he had early stage3 cancer and DID THEIR CHEMO AND RADIATION BULLSHIT? I got a call from him the other day, hadn't talked to him for a while so I knew something was up. The last time I talked to him was after He got out of the hospital after his second time of going for botched surgeries durring his previus visit, I told you about that, he was in for a 4 day surgery and got ouit 78 days later.. When I talked to him last he was all excited and bubbling over with joy cause they told him his cancer was completely gone and wanted to check him in 3 months, that was about 6 weeks ago.. Well, this time when I heard his voice it was weak and I knew it was serious, couldn't hardly hear him. He said he had starting havingsevere pain all over his body so he went back to the DEATH CENTER (cancer center). They scanned him and told him that he had uncurable cancer in his Liver, Lungs, Bone, and Stomach and with no cure that he would only live 2 or 3 months. And everyone wonders why I am so down on the current medical profession. All they are taught to do is write perscriptions for big pharma profits. I am sooo glad I seen through their lies and deciet. I'll have more to say about it when I post in the truth about cancer thread. Thank you for listening, I'll step down off my soap box now.

 

[DogMan]

Took the bin out

 

[The Cromwell]

A real bin Hero!

 

[Jimi]

So sorry Jimi, wish there was something I could do...

Thank you my friend, I wish there was something I could of done but he didn't have the faith to go the way I did, even after seeing what it did for me , chemo usually makes it come back, with a vengence.

 

[Jimi]

Thank you my friend

 

[MyMagicMist]

Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM was in the woods helping split firewood. Come out, helped wife with laundry and grocery shopping. Got home around 6 PM. Friday the doc scripted me a new allergy medicine, what actually works. He said I developed a tolerance to Clairiton. Was walking around with one eye swollen shut from hay fever.

Need to wait until 10 to 11 PM tonight for an automated call out if one comes. Otherwise from 5 AM to 3 PM for that day's job. I tell you they have so many damn hoops we need to hop through to avoid paying us it's enough to drive you to not want to work it.

For example, you absolutely need a job number or don't get paid. the automated service may not give you a job number. So then you need to call Kattie at the help desk to get one if she can get into the system to get it. And there's no scheduling from their part as an employer, you just have to wait on a call during the hours listed.

10 - 11 PM for "future jobs" and 5 AM to 3 PM for that day's job. So you're left hamstrung "waiting by the phone", unable to plan anything for yourself. That's if you're lucky enough to get called. And you're not paid to wait on a call, only if you work.

They don't call out on Saturdays. Yay. So they say.

And yes I understand we're substitutes. I understand not being paid if we're not working too. That doesn't mean we need to sit waiting on a call for work. We're either working or not. Give us a schedule so we got an idea what we're doing. Nah, guess since B.O.E. has no clue we don't get one either.

I had figured on steady work, part time of at least 20 hours a week. Didn't figure being in a crew of 15 workers all waiting on a call to go work. My number is toward the bottom and if they keep calling out those what they call first, I might not see work for a good while. It's silly.

And we might only work 3.5 hours in a day. How lovely, eh. Then, we might work an 8 hour day. It all depends what they need, without any notice.

*shaking my head* Be damned if I know too much any more, thought I had seen all the like but tell ya, ain't seen the like.

 

[misswish]

Morning!

Beautiful morning, even still have some birds singing. We have no plans to go anywhere today. It's taco day here, Hubby does a tasty taco! Jessie wore herself out already. She guards the desk after she gets Hubby up, takes her job seriously. Now she's crashed out on her perch in the window. She has a few more hours until treat time.
Synphul & Jimi - I am so sorry to hear your news. Warm hugs for you both.


Stay safe and healthy

 

[The Cromwell]

Beautiful day here. Fall is here, was around 40 this morning.

 

[CaFF]

Blue skies and fluffy clouds today, gorgeous out and no fucking smoke to be had.
About to watch the Seahawks game....should be fun.

I did find a mask I liked:

Kinda like a stylized Ghostface, but with fangs. I like it.

 

[Smigo]

I haven't been around for a while here but life has been beating up on me and to top that off I went to have my blood checked to see how I was doin with my fight with cancer, supposed to every month but I wait three months because of the covid. The night of the day after being there I developed a fever and cough that wouldn't quit and been suffering with it since. Remember my brother, he had early stage3 cancer and DID THEIR CHEMO AND RADIATION BULLSHIT? I got a call from him the other day, hadn't talked to him for a while so I knew something was up. The last time I talked to him was after He got out of the hospital after his second time of going for botched surgeries durring his previus visit, I told you about that, he was in for a 4 day surgery and got ouit 78 days later.. When I talked to him last he was all excited and bubbling over with joy cause they told him his cancer was completely gone and wanted to check him in 3 months, that was about 6 weeks ago.. Well, this time when I heard his voice it was weak and I knew it was serious, couldn't hardly hear him. He said he had starting havingsevere pain all over his body so he went back to the DEATH CENTER (cancer center). They scanned him and told him that he had uncurable cancer in his Liver, Lungs, Bone, and Stomach and with no cure that he would only live 2 or 3 months. And everyone wonders why I am so down on the current medical profession. All they are taught to do is write perscriptions for big pharma profits. I am sooo glad I seen through their lies and deciet. I'll have more to say about it when I post in the truth about cancer thread. Thank you for listening, I'll step down off my soap box now.

Sorry to hear about your brother Jimi
I hear you about the medical industry, much is good but much too is an industry solely money orientated.
Our elderly neighbors, the husband 80 was, well old. Had a few old guy aches and so on.
"We can fix that" he was told. They made him worse and now you rarely see him outside the house.
Now his wife same age, both now 83. She has has some blood disorder that is kept in check so basically for her age pretty good. She had a check, then scan and they said "oh, we see deterioration in two lower discs!" Derr, shes near mid 80s i think most would show signs of wear and tear by then yes!?
So she has agreed to let them Operate. My misses said to her "oh, your back must be giving you grief then!?" Neighbor said no not really. My misses then asks "are you having trouble bending over and stuff if you need any help let us both know?" She said "no can still do things."
So if that is her responses to her disc degeneration at her age why would they say it needs fixing.
It to me is unethical and just money grabbing. So many good Drs out there for sure but a lot of grub vultures too.

So again to hear about your brother.

 

[nadalama]

I haven't been around for a while here but life has been beating up on me and to top that off I went to have my blood checked to see how I was doin with my fight with cancer, supposed to every month but I wait three months because of the covid. The night of the day after being there I developed a fever and cough that wouldn't quit and been suffering with it since. Remember my brother, he had early stage3 cancer and DID THEIR CHEMO AND RADIATION BULLSHIT? I got a call from him the other day, hadn't talked to him for a while so I knew something was up. The last time I talked to him was after He got out of the hospital after his second time of going for botched surgeries durring his previus visit, I told you about that, he was in for a 4 day surgery and got ouit 78 days later.. When I talked to him last he was all excited and bubbling over with joy cause they told him his cancer was completely gone and wanted to check him in 3 months, that was about 6 weeks ago.. Well, this time when I heard his voice it was weak and I knew it was serious, couldn't hardly hear him. He said he had starting havingsevere pain all over his body so he went back to the DEATH CENTER (cancer center). They scanned him and told him that he had uncurable cancer in his Liver, Lungs, Bone, and Stomach and with no cure that he would only live 2 or 3 months. And everyone wonders why I am so down on the current medical profession. All they are taught to do is write perscriptions for big pharma profits. I am sooo glad I seen through their lies and deciet. I'll have more to say about it when I post in the truth about cancer thread. Thank you for listening, I'll step down off my soap box now.

Jimi, I'm so sorry to be so late commenting on your post, but I do want to wish you, your brother, and your whole family the very best. I daresay you all need to pray for a miracle, and I'll send the best I've got along with you.

So much sadness in the world these days. I'm sorry you have this going on and will keep a place in my heart for you, my dear friend.

 

[wildgypsy70]

Omg, it’s been so long since I’ve checked in.

Charlottesville is dealing with UVA coming back. Cases are starting to move up....an entire dorm got locked down due Covid. Students all over the place partying without masks. It’s making everyone nervous.....

The pop up is going well after a couple of shit show weekends. We’re all happy to be back doing what we love....and i get to work with my kids again!

We‘re all relatively healthy. My son is in lock down because his fiancé got word that someone she works with had a positive test.....so now they wait for their tests to come back. But they’re fine and not showing symptoms. I haven’t seen them since the 12/13th, so not worried about myself.

The only hiccup in the past week or so is finding out that my thyroid meds were recalled because they were only working at 10% efficacy. Explains why my TSH numbers were high and I’ve been exhausted for months. Like waking up after 9 hours of sleep and still exhausted. Gained 15 pounds for no reason. All that because of my meds. Frustrated, to say the least, but I’m on new meds now so now I wait to see if I’m on the right dose.

Grateful to be alive and kicking!

Love you all and hope things are ok where you’re at.

 

[wildgypsy70]

I haven't been around for a while here but life has been beating up on me and to top that off I went to have my blood checked to see how I was doin with my fight with cancer, supposed to every month but I wait three months because of the covid. The night of the day after being there I developed a fever and cough that wouldn't quit and been suffering with it since. Remember my brother, he had early stage3 cancer and DID THEIR CHEMO AND RADIATION BULLSHIT? I got a call from him the other day, hadn't talked to him for a while so I knew something was up. The last time I talked to him was after He got out of the hospital after his second time of going for botched surgeries durring his previus visit, I told you about that, he was in for a 4 day surgery and got ouit 78 days later.. When I talked to him last he was all excited and bubbling over with joy cause they told him his cancer was completely gone and wanted to check him in 3 months, that was about 6 weeks ago.. Well, this time when I heard his voice it was weak and I knew it was serious, couldn't hardly hear him. He said he had starting havingsevere pain all over his body so he went back to the DEATH CENTER (cancer center). They scanned him and told him that he had uncurable cancer in his Liver, Lungs, Bone, and Stomach and with no cure that he would only live 2 or 3 months. And everyone wonders why I am so down on the current medical profession. All they are taught to do is write perscriptions for big pharma profits. I am sooo glad I seen through their lies and deciet. I'll have more to say about it when I post in the truth about cancer thread. Thank you for listening, I'll step down off my soap box now.

Awwww, Jimi. I’m thinking about you and your brother. Sending good vibes your way.

 

[wildgypsy70]

Figured this seemed like the appropriate thread since I haven't posted here in a bit. No the folks at VU don't smell funny lol. Things have just kind of been out of whack lately.

I got a message on fb Sept 8th from my aunt informing me my dad was in the hospital. The past couple years I've known he has prostate cancer, stage 4. Apparently he had difficulty getting out of bed Sept 3rd and a housemate helped him get to the hospital. His back was killing him and the past several months he's complained of severe back pain. My uncle (his emergency contact) was out of town hiking in the mountains and didn't get the numerous voicemails until his return Sunday night.

It's been difficult getting information due to hipaa laws and not being on his emergency contact. They did back surgery on him and from what I gather found cancer on his spine, inoperable. They did some procedures to relieve the pressure. Then the 8th they wanted to look at a lump on his head and do a brain biopsy. Somewhere in the middle of the process I guess since no one's been really clear, they did find some cancer on his frontal lobe and removed it. All last week he was pretty out of it when trying to talk to him on the phone and the family discussing options going forward. As well as his options for chemo and radiation.

He keeps getting moved from room to room which is like playing catch up trying to keep track of a way to reach him since they're not allowed to phone out long distance. After over a week in ICU he's at least in a stepdown wing and they've begun doing physical therapy with him. He's been able to stand with the aid of a walker but they're unsure if it's temporary or something longer term. As well as discussing longer term physical therapy and possibly a care facility. Also not sure if that will be the new normal or only a temporary situation for now. Whether it was the cancer doing damage or damage caused by the portion of his frontal lobe it seems his motor skills aren't what they were and he's not having an easy time dealing with the changes along with emotional outbursts common with frontal lobe trauma. Which is what I gather the physical therapy is for, to try and build back some of his motor skills.

My uncles went to his place and cleared out his things, he won't be returning to the previous home he lived in. He has a few options of places to move to if (fingers crossed) he makes it out of the hospital. After phoning him earlier this evening he does sound better, more lucid and in somewhat better spirits. And his memory wasn't affected, he seems to still have pretty good memory recall and knows who I am so that's a blessing considering how things could have gone. I haven't bothered to try and go see him yet, don't think they're allowing visitors due to covid and it's a 2000mi trip. If I'm stuck phoning him I can do that from home.

Other than that, trying to keep up with things around here. The truck likely needs a new battery and alternator (interior lights flashing, lic plate lights flashing). Once I get those sorted out along with a new belt and idler or tensioner if needed, get the charging system in order, need to track down the cause of the reverse lights being out. Took some searching to find a wiring diagram, looks like plenty of fun (bulbs and fuses are fine). Need to double check before I go replacing the park/neutral safety switch. At least it provides somewhat of a distraction. Hard to concentrate on things much lately, I try to read vape posts and things and I just find myself staring at the screen not really taking it in.

Cancer sucks and I've already lost a lot of people to it. Both my grandparents on my mother's side, grandfather was only 35, grandmother was 56. Lost my stepdad to brain cancer when he was 64. Friend of mine I worked with for a few years, she's in her mid 40's and just now recovering from her treatments and a double mastectomy for breast cancer. Really tired of cancer, and far as I'm concerned 2020 can go suck a bag of rotten dicks. So I'm still around, just not active much.

Sorry for the late reply.....I’m sorry to hear about your dad. I’m glad there’s some little points of light with his memory recall and spirits. Thinking of you and your family. Cancer does suck the biggest of balls.

 

[misswish]

Morning!

Some jerk was next door, pounding on the screen door, at 1:30 this morning. Over and over. I was just reaching for my phone when he finally stopped. Jerk! Anyway, Jessie didn't step a paw in the bedroom last night, she always spends the night with me. She must have been scared by Jerk! and slept in the closet, poor girl. Lots of loves and cuddles this morning. No plans for the day, just be retired

Stay safe and healthy

 

[JuicyLucy]

Checking in - we are good

Numbers in my state are about half daily from the big surge we had about a month ago

Been getting Mr JuicyLucy out to swim a few times a week - it's weird though. The ocean is open, the beaches are not. Go straight to the water, then straight back to the car - better than nothing I guess

Restarted selling at my favorite farmers market last week, but it's very very slow after we quit selling for a few weeks, then they voluntarily shut down for 2 weeks to see if the virus spreading settled some, which it did

Still have our little cluster of neighbors we get together with (from afar, but we share and trade stuff) weekly or sometimes two or three times, depending on what we have

It makes the world small, but less small than it was

 

[The Cromwell]

doing ok.
took wife on a walk outside on concrete and porch. She thought she could put her weight on the arm of a plastic lawn chair. Down she went. got her up and back inside.
Just made Pinto Beans, Bavarian Kraut, Fried taters, corn bread and chopped onions.

 

[Jimi]

Morning!

Beautiful morning, even still have some birds singing. We have no plans to go anywhere today. It's taco day here, Hubby does a tasty taco! Jessie wore herself out already. She guards the desk after she gets Hubby up, takes her job seriously. Now she's crashed out on her perch in the window. She has a few more hours until treat time.
Synphul & Jimi - I am so sorry to hear your news. Warm hugs for you both.


Stay safe and healthy

Thank you my friend

 

[nadalama]

doing ok.
took wife on a walk outside on concrete and porch. She thought she could put her weight on the arm of a plastic lawn chair. Down she went. got her up and back inside.
Just made Pinto Beans, Bavarian Kraut, Fried taters, corn bread and chopped onions.

I made a big pot of blackeyed peas (from dried, seasoned with country ham) and a pan of cornbread the other night to go with a pork picnic roast. Had not done peas or beans and cornbread in the longest time. I swear I believe I could live on 'em. Fried taters are just a bonus.

You ever have those fried taters with cream gravy on 'em? Make you wanna slap yo mama! lol (need to cook some onions in with the taters, too)

You never did answer me when I asked if you ever ate cornbread and milk, the cornbread crumbled up in a glass and covered with milk or buttermilk. I used to love that when I was a kid. Also used to eat graham crackers crumbled up in milk.

 

[Jimi]

Thank you my friend, I can remember when doct

Sorry to hear about your brother Jimi
I hear you about the medical industry, much is good but much too is an industry solely money orientated.
Our elderly neighbors, the husband 80 was, well old. Had a few old guy aches and so on.
"We can fix that" he was told. They made him worse and now you rarely see him outside the house.
Now his wife same age, both now 83. She has has some blood disorder that is kept in check so basically for her age pretty good. She had a check, then scan and they said "oh, we see deterioration in two lower discs!" Derr, shes near mid 80s i think most would show signs of wear and tear by then yes!?
So she has agreed to let them Operate. My misses said to her "oh, your back must be giving you grief then!?" Neighbor said no not really. My misses then asks "are you having trouble bending over and stuff if you need any help let us both know?" She said "no can still do things."
So if that is her responses to her disc degeneration at her age why would they say it needs fixing.
It to me is unethical and just money grabbing. So many good Drs out there for sure but a lot of grub vultures too.

So again to hear about your brother.

ors actually cared about their patients, yeah I'm ancient.

 

[Jimi]

Jimi, I'm so sorry to be so late commenting on your post, but I do want to wish you, your brother, and your whole family the very best. I daresay you all need to pray for a miracle, and I'll send the best I've got along with you.

So much sadness in the world these days. I'm sorry you have this going on and will keep a place in my heart for you, my dear friend.

Thank you my friend, Yes we do need a miracle, your prayers are very much appreciated

 

[Jimi]

Omg, it’s been so long since I’ve checked in.

Charlottesville is dealing with UVA coming back. Cases are starting to move up....an entire dorm got locked down due Covid. Students all over the place partying without masks. It’s making everyone nervous.....

The pop up is going well after a couple of shit show weekends. We’re all happy to be back doing what we love....and i get to work with my kids again!

We‘re all relatively healthy. My son is in lock down because his fiancé got word that someone she works with had a positive test.....so now they wait for their tests to come back. But they’re fine and not showing symptoms. I haven’t seen them since the 12/13th, so not worried about myself.

The only hiccup in the past week or so is finding out that my thyroid meds were recalled because they were only working at 10% efficacy. Explains why my TSH numbers were high and I’ve been exhausted for months. Like waking up after 9 hours of sleep and still exhausted. Gained 15 pounds for no reason. All that because of my meds. Frustrated, to say the least, but I’m on new meds now so now I wait to see if I’m on the right dose.

Grateful to be alive and kicking!

Love you all and hope things are ok where you’re at.

Glad you got your meds straightened out my friend, thyroid can really mess you up.

 

[Jimi]

Awwww, Jimi. I’m thinking about you and your brother. Sending good vibes your way.

Thank you my friend

 

[CaFF]

Nice sunny day again today, with a good chance of showers this week that we very much need around here. Things are SSDD for the most part. Milly is back to her 'normal' self too now that the smoke is gone.

Very sorry to hear about Synphul and Jimi's famililes....best wishes is about all I have to give today.

 

[The Cromwell]

I made a big pot of blackeyed peas (from dried, seasoned with country ham) and a pan of cornbread the other night to go with a pork picnic roast. Had not done peas or beans and cornbread in the longest time. I swear I believe I could live on 'em. Fried taters are just a bonus.

You ever have those fried taters with cream gravy on 'em? Make you wanna slap yo mama! lol (need to cook some onions in with the taters, too)

You never did answer me when I asked if you ever ate cornbread and milk, the cornbread crumbled up in a glass and covered with milk or buttermilk. I used to love that when I was a kid. Also used to eat graham crackers crumbled up in milk.

Nope no buttermilk EVER and just eat my cornbread a bite at a time.
I do know many who like it that way though.

 

[misswish]

Morning!

All good here. Nice weather, sunshine. I cooked some chicken breast yesterday, so sandwiches for lunch! Jessie wants nothing to do with human food, at all. She turns up her nose and backs away from it. But she haaas to sniff everything. Nosy thing!

Stay safe and healthy

 

[The Cromwell]

@Huckleberried
Be safe 9:00 PM curfew....

 

[DogMan]

Kept chasing my toes

 

[The Cromwell]

Was it something that bit or stung?