With medical and other unexpected expenses, I had to hold
off on getting the lawn mowed by my yard man (it's hard
surviving on $1150 a month on disability..
Well, I got cited by Code Enforcement for having the
lawn too high. With being allergic to stinging insects,
having heat intolerance (I can sunburn in 10 minutes),
and now after hernia surgery, can't lift heavy items
(such as a lawn mower), I'm screwed.
If worse comes to worst, I'll shut the BBS down, and just
use a Wi-Fi card when I have to do ham radio
communications...that'd save nearly $100 a month.
I had to cancel a testapel implant, and go back to shots,
because of the cost. I've been eating only 1 meal a day
as it is (much to the consternation of my PCP), so I
guess I have to fast and starve now. I do need to lose
weight, but that's not the way to do it.
So, I'm not a happy camper right now. I feel like the T-
shirt with an angry vulture on it, that noted "Patience,
my [butt]...I'm going to kill something".
If my middle name, J.D. (my late father's name) stood for
"Jack Daniels", and I was into drinking, I'd be going
after it, or the Jamaica White Rum..
I avoided paying over $150/mo by turning the lights off
One meal per day is a bad strategy.
I was between 195 and 200 lbs for many years up until 2 years
ago.
In Jan 2019 I reached 175 lbs. There was a bit of an
upswing to 180 6 months ago,
12 x 1150 usd is a lot more than I've ended up in my pocket
some recent years.
Can't you ask some kids in the neighborhood to do it for a few
bucks?
I avoided paying over $150/mo by turning the lights off at my
shop during the covid lockdown. I also avoided using any
propane (for heating) during March and April. It was worth it.
One meal per day is a bad strategy. You are not doing your
body any favors that way, especially if your one meal consists
of bread, starches and sugar. Ideally, you should try to
maintain the glucose levels steady, hour by hour. I find that
on average, 100-125 cals per waking hour works good for me and
I never feel hungry.
I was between 195 and 200 lbs for many years up until 2 years
ago. In Jan 2019 I reached 175 lbs. There was a bit of an
upswing to 180 6 months ago, but I have reached 172 a few
weeks ago now. Based on my BMI, I have a few more pounds to
lose. It's nice to have a flat stomach for a change.
That is fine for the vulture. That's its nature, to survive.
Humans have many other choices.
If you want to add liver damage to your already long list of
ailments, that's your choice, but it probably won't make you
happy.
I am contracted security for the university here and man do they
waste electric.
Once years ago in college I had a class in a large lecture hall with floor to ceiling windows that flooded the room with light. One day I
was early for class and flipped off the lights and no difference in the lighting. About 45 minutes into the 50 minut
I like to joke I'm like a snake. I'll have one big meal and not eat again for a couple of days. :)
Instead of using an elevator for a floor or two I take the stairs.
Plus I am blessed with good health and at 70 on no meds. At health fairs nurses always say there has to be something wrong with me but all the tests I fall I in the accepted middle of the scale. :)
One meal per day is a bad strategy. You are not doing your
body any favors that way...
The thing is, I started that while being caregiver for my
Mom, when I had to first put her in the hospital, then in
a nursing home...
Besides trying to save money, the stress made it where
I wasn't hungry in the morning (I *RARELY* eat
breakfast), and once I have a big meal at lunch, I'm
satisfied the rest of the day.
My mother-in-law passed away 3 weeks ago. Their daughter
was their only child (and my wife)...and it's hard to say
who took her death the hardest. But, I have all the
wonderful memories that no one can take away...yet, I'm
glad she's not here to see me suffer now.
lighting. About 45 minutes into the 50 minut
Looks like the light went out on your reply. :P
as I can do the baby alligator (or crocodile) "distress call".
After our face to face meeting this past year, you sure clean up well. :)
Obviously, the memory of your mom and the hard times still
rests heavily on your mind.
Think of it this way.. She would probably want to know that
are doing what makes you happy, and not stressing out. So,
give yourself the permission to take care of yourself the
right way and not cut corners by not eating healthier.
You need not suffer. The deaths still play heavily on your
mind. But allow yourself to be happy. Give getting healthy a
chance. Taking care of yourself does not diminish their
memory. The loved ones whom you miss would probably want see
you do well.
lighting. About 45 minutes into the 50 minut
Looks like the light went out on your reply. :P
About 45 minutes into the 50 minute lecture the prof was asked a question and thinking of the answer he looked up, stroking his chin,
and noticed the lights were out.
He then turned them on for the last few minutes of class. ==sigh==
as I can do the baby alligator (or crocodile) "distress call".
I can do a loon. (Or used to).
After our face to face meeting this past year, you sure clean up well. :)
It took days to do that. :)
He then turned them on for the last few minutes of class. ==sigh==
I wonder if anyone was snoozing. :P
JOE MACKEY wrote to DARYL STOUT <=-
Daryl wrote --
He then turned them on for the last few minutes of class. ==sigh==
I wonder if anyone was snoozing. :P
A lot of new office/class buildings on the Marshall campus don't even have light switches. They are on 24/7/365 everywhere in the buildings.
And at full blast.
Joe
A lot of new office/class buildings on the Marshall campus don't even have light switches. They are on 24/7/365 everywhere in the buildings.
I've wondered why they do this. Someone said to me it was for insurance reasons. Lights on is better security, and insurance companies I think might factor this into the premium.
A lot of new office/class buildings on the Marshall campus don't even have light switches. They are on 24/7/365 everywhere in the buildings.
And at full blast.
A lot of new office/class buildings on the Marshall campus don't even have light switches. They are on 24/7/365 everywhere in the buildings.
And at full blast.
I've wondered why they do this. Someone said to me it was for
insurance reasons. Lights on is better security, and insurance
companies I think might factor this into the premium.
Joe (who is paid to warm a chair and look pretty).
Joe (who is paid to warm a chair and look pretty).
Which do they pay you more for?? <g,d,r>
Joe (who is paid to warm a chair and look pretty).
Which do they pay you more for?? <g,d,r>
It's a toss up.
My sleep isn't for beauty's sake. I gave that up long ago.
Besides, you can verify that fact. :P
My sleep isn't for beauty's sake. I gave that up long ago.
Besides, you can verify that fact. :P
Absolutely.
Maybe you could go into a coma or something....
I don't rest well at night, and usually need about a 45 minute power nap in the afternoon.
Is a coma the mother of a co??
Yes, I'm being difficult,
if I wasn't here, the echo would be awfully boring.
I've never been a nap person. I'm usually more tired after I take
one than before.
Then I have trouble getting to sleep later.
Is a coma the mother of a co??
Perry Coma, the singer. He put you sleep with his style of crooning.
Yes, I'm being difficult,
The difference today is??? :)
if I wasn't here, the echo would be awfully boring.
That's for sure.
Frequent naps prevent old age...especially if taken while driving. <G>
Perry Coma, the singer. He put you sleep with his style of crooning.
Hoop-Te-Do. <G> He hated that one, but it was one of his biggest hits.
Frequent naps prevent old age...especially if taken while driving. <G>
That's for sure. :)
Perry Coma, the singer. He put you sleep with his style of crooning.
Hoop-Te-Do. <G> He hated that one, but it was one of his biggest hits.
I had that song stuck in my head for a long time.
Now its back.
Thanks Daryl...
If I'm getting fatigued while driving, I look for a fast food place for a quick snack and soda.
I had that song stuck in my head for a long time.
Now its back.
Thanks Daryl...
Always glad to be of service. :)
JOE MACKEY wrote to DARYL STOUT <=-
When I took my trips the last couple of years I always liked too stop somewhere along the way and wander about. Usually every couple of hours
or whenever something caught my fancy.
Small towns were the best since things to see.
When I took my trips the last couple of years I always liked too stop somewhere along the way and wander about. Usually every couple of hours
or whenever something caught my fancy.
(This is provided I'm not under any time constraint).
Always glad to be of service. :)
You're all heart...
There was an app called "Serendipitor" that was a maps/direction app,
but it picked a roundabout route and listed interesting stops along
the way, like the world's largest hay bale, or the first jail in
California. It was a lot of fun. If I recall, it was an IOS app, I
haven't had an iPhone for 5 years.
There was an app called "Serendipitor" that was a maps/direction app,
I hope not to be with my vacation next June.
Speaking of which, years ago Burger King had a "salad in a pita". I
don't know if any places have an item like that now.
Granted if I want to stay on that route, I just follow the signs and not
any directions, but I would like for those apps to tell me how long the
trip should take. :)
Same here. But the interstates generally parallel the old roads.
I recall several times on my trip last year I would be RT 66 and just off to the side was I 40 (?). It was bumper-to-bumper, 80+ mph, full of semi's and I was the only one on 66, cruising along around 50 mph and enjoying the ride.
I did like putting in a search "driving time from X to Y" and that would give a general idea. It followed the interstate and I just added some time, depending on the distance and terrain. A hour here, an hour there, etc.
Google maps came in handy when I stopped for the night.
I would write on a sheet of paper things like "(RT) X to Y, then left/right, etc. That way I could quickly glance at the sheet for directions ther
than looking at a map.
I prefer paper maps, you can lay then out and plan a route a lot easier than on a screen.
I would do a Google search "things to see in..." on whatever upcoming
town I was nearing, usually a day or two out. That pulled up several options,
such as what the chamber of commerce page listing attractions as well as others.
But so often once some town was way back down the road I would learn
later there was something to see that would be interesting to me.
I think this year I'm going to explore the great state of WV.
There is so much to see here that I haven't.
Speaking of which, years ago Burger King had a "salad in a pita". I
don't know if any places have an item like that now.
I seem to vaguely recall those. Never had one.
A popular thing here is "taco salad in a bag".
I recall several times on my trip last year I would be RT 66 and just off to the side was I 40 (?). It was bumper-to-bumper, 80+ mph, full
of semi's and I was the only one on 66, cruising along around 50 mph
and enjoying the ride.
Its almost impossible to find state maps any longer, like they used
to give away in gas stations.
The only visitor centre I can recall on an old road was in Arkansas leaving Louisiana. I was really surprised to find that.
I prefer paper maps, you can lay then out and plan a route a lot
easier than on a screen.
I think this year I'm going to explore the great state of WV.
There is so much to see here that I haven't.
You haven't what?? Looks like you haven't seen that typo, either. <g,d,r>
I trashed my brother out earlier today. He said that their large dinner plate of spaghetti and meatballs with meat sauce, is 3 meals for him.
Now, please excuse me, while I let out a horrific belch...like we'd
do when we drank a whole 12 ounce bottle of Dr. Pepper. <G>
There is so much to see here that I haven't.
You haven't what?? Looks like you haven't seen that typo, either. <g,d,r>
Haven't seen. :)
And so many of the places it was drive by and look and visit "later".
I got stuffed just reading that.
You're the type that when entering an all-you-can-eat buffet the
owner sighs "Gonna lose money on this guy". :)
Now, please excuse me, while I let out a horrific belch...like we'd
do when we drank a whole 12 ounce bottle of Dr. Pepper. <G>
Can't stand Dr Pepper, tastes like cough medicine to me.
Well, I'm looking forward to that "one final train trip next June". Sorry I won't be able to stop off in your neck of the woods, as it were.
My brother and a friend were literally banned from one restaurant, for all the grazing damage they did to the buffet.
I usually drink sweet tea when I'm out on errands...otherwise, it's just flavored water.
Well, I'm looking forward to that "one final train trip next June". Sorry
won't be able to stop off in your neck of the woods, as it were.
==whew. Dodged that bullet==
At a former Chinese place up the street a co-worker and his family
were dining out one time. The guys brother was really putting it away when the owner of the place stopped at his table, wagged her finger at
him and said "you eat more than small village" a
My tea is unsweetened.
At home its coffee in the morning, then iced tea (year round). In
the winter I'll have hot tea at times, also unsweetened.
Once in a great while I might have a pop. I brought a 12 pack in the spring and still have three/four cans left.
Now if I'm eating out I'll have a pop, since both are considered a treat.
My tea is unsweetened.
Heretic!! To the stake with you, and get the fire lit!! :P
the winter I'll have hot tea at times, also unsweetened.
I was never one for hot beverages.
My tea is unsweetened.
Heretic!! To the stake with you, and get the fire lit!! :P
May I have a glass of unsweetened iced tea first?
I have a limit of three cups of coffee. After that, no matter who
makes it, it begins to taste like liquid rubber.
I'm not sure if it's a diuretic like tea...but if it is, the way
I've seen some people drink it, they're making repeated potty runs.
I'm not sure if it's a diuretic like tea...but if it is, the way
I've seen some people drink it, they're making repeated potty runs.
It can be for me in cooler weather when working outside.
Take a sip and go, take a sip and go.
he tells her, she says "Boy!! That's a handy thing to have along
at picnics!!".
he tells her, she says "Boy!! That's a handy thing to have along
at picnics!!".
Reminds me of the joke where the Catholic boy and Protestant girl
were checking each other out and the girl says "I didn't know there was that big a difference between Protestants and Catholics".
It's like a deal a saw awhile back...I didn't have the choice to
be born a male...but I choose to be a gentleman. :)
You don't have to open the door for me, Joe...just be sure it's
unlocked. <g,d,r>
Reminds me of the joke where the Catholic boy and Protestant girl were
checking each other out and the girl says "I didn't know there was that big a >difference between Protestants and Catholics".
It's like a deal a saw awhile back...I didn't have the choice to
be born a male...but I choose to be a gentleman. :)
I was raised to be a Southern gentleman: be polite, helpful, honest, etc.
You don't have to open the door for me, Joe...just be sure it's
unlocked. <g,d,r>
That means I have to move all the furniture piled against it to
unlock it. :)
That means I have to move all the furniture piled against it to unlock it. :)
LOL!! I'd come in through the window, but you probably have that
blocked off as well. <G>
That means I have to move all the furniture piled against it to unlock it. :)
LOL!! I'd come in through the window, but you probably have that
blocked off as well. <G>
Boarded up.
Joe (sure is dark in here)
LOL!! I'd come in through the window, but you probably have that blocked off as well. <G>
Boarded up.
Joe (sure is dark in here)
Well, turn on a light, dummy. <g,d,r>
I had no idea what any of the laws of thermodynamics were about.
You're getting too "high tech" for Me when You put something like that
in a Tagline.
YES! I try to be a good Tagline Thief.
Had to split up the link to make sure all of it would fit in this
message.
big snip<
... The second law of thermodynamicss is observed in my home.
Well, turn on a light, dummy. <g,d,r>
But light might slip out through the cracks and someone will know I'm home...
Standing on the door step I could have sworn I saw a curtain move slightly and thought "They are probably peeking out and whispering if
they stayed very quiet I would go away. :)
(It was the a/c vent blowing that made the curtain move).
I still don't know much about Thermodynamics after reading about it.
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