Sky&Telescope article on viewing comet PanSTARRS C/2011 L4 : [link]
Dawn: Are you kidding? Dr. Keiser: I never kid about my amazing surgical skills.
'Bring On The Night'
Natter 71: Someone is wrong on the Internet
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
dcp - Mar 10, 2013 5:29:46 pm PDT #14330 of 30001
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
-t - Mar 10, 2013 5:31:40 pm PDT #14331 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Awesome! I believe some of those good viewing nights will be easier for me to manage. Thanks!
Connie Neil - Mar 10, 2013 5:37:04 pm PDT #14332 of 30001
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Shoot, missed the comet. Well, I was working. And watching Wartime Farm.
-t - Mar 10, 2013 5:54:08 pm PDT #14333 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Well, couldn't see anything, I think there are trees in the way from my patio. But my towels were finally dry, so that's taken care of. And I might actually have a better view of the correct spot from my bedroom window, I will check tomorrow's moon position.
Typo Boy - Mar 10, 2013 6:48:02 pm PDT #14334 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Flea, her being director of a homeless shelter has nothing to do with the price she should pay for your home. If she offers a fair price, then you always have the option of donating a portion to the shelter. Or if someone else pays a fair price you could do that. If you don't feel obligated to donate cash (and you shouldn't) then there is no need to feel obligated to come down on price. Of course you already know this, but I'm hoping seeing it in writing will get the message to your subconscious and drive away the vague feeling.
Cashmere - Mar 10, 2013 7:03:03 pm PDT #14335 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Google Doodle is AWESOME!
Consuela - Mar 10, 2013 7:08:08 pm PDT #14336 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Is it kvetching time?
I was helping my dad with his taxes, and since he didn't have the paperwork from Social Security for either one of them, I tried to get into my mother's bank account online to see what she got for SSA payments last year. OMG what a trial dealing with Wells Fargo was.
I get not being willing to talk to someone who calls and says they're the account-holders daughter, sure. But even after bein on the phone with Dad and him confirming his identity, they kept him on the phone for like fifteen minutes, trying to UPSELL him on a savings account, another bank account, moving his account from BofA to WF, and even life insurance!
They would NEVER have done that to me, and I'm sure it's because Dad sounds like what he is: a slightly confused 85-year-old. I was so angry, and since he's also really nice and polite it took him forever to get off the phone. If it had been me I would have said, "No thanks, I'm done," and just hung up. ARGH. Assholes.
And in other parental news, Mom's mobility has decreased even further. I don't know what to do. I can call the PT again, even though she thinks it won't do any good. And I guess I ask the residence staff about getting Dad more help with transfers.
Why is this becoming my full-time job?
DavidS - Mar 10, 2013 7:17:11 pm PDT #14337 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I have hidden the Samoas behind the water crackers (which, in case you're curious, is the same recipe used for hardtack). Nobody will ever find them.
Also, all the miniature Cadbury Creme Eggs have been consumed. (Not by me.)
DavidS - Mar 10, 2013 7:18:40 pm PDT #14338 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Why is this becoming my full-time job?
I'm just glad you got them into assisted living when you did.
Cass - Mar 10, 2013 7:32:42 pm PDT #14339 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
I'm going to go try and see a comet tonight! Luckily a just past dusk one. So if it doesn't work out, and that's a possibility, it'll be an early night.
No comet. Thankfully we could move the car as a place to watch for a while because it was so, so cold at Key's View and very, very windy. Solidly 25 degrees colder than my house and windy. Still, the sunset and then stars coming out were spectacular. No comet though.
Oh well.
I don't know what to do. I can call the PT again, even though she thinks it won't do any good. And I guess I ask the residence staff about getting Dad more help with transfers.
You can call the PT if she'll comply and follow through but otherwise, I think your best choice is to get Dad more hep with transfers. It sucks and it's hard.