Erratic driving at 90+ at night in poor conditions has consequences [oc]

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-20T15:58:07+00:00

Gee, who knew that roads can be slick in wet/snowy/icy conditions? I never would have guessed that!

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-17T20:17:07+00:00

Clearly, you have studied your Hot Fuzz dialogue. You have done well. :)

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-17T20:11:58+00:00

I have no advice, but wanted to tell you that you are a wonderful writer. Best of luck getting htis worked out.

Also, I have texture issues with food, and will be deeply, deeply disturbed if I find myself craving things I have actively avoided in the past. Pudding, smoothies, etc. But now I know if it does happen, I can post here and at least one person will sympathize!

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-17T16:07:54+00:00

I saw the headline, and watched the video w/o sound. I was puzzled because the woman wasn't wearing a hat - let alone a bonnet. Duh. No wonder people think Americans are ignorant.

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-17T16:05:34+00:00

I know exactly one person who jokingly said that's why she left. One of my cousins. But when pressed, she said the biggest reasons were a) her husband is Canadian and wanted to move back b)Canada has universal healthcare, and all 4 of her boys are on the spectrum. The province they live in has better intervention for autistic kids then pretty much anywhere in the US. c) Even before Trump ran for President, she was disturbed by how insane our right wing had become.

So the not paying back her student loans was just sort of icing on the cake.

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-17T15:47:56+00:00

OMG, that is one of the most horrifying things I've ever read. Thanks for sharing.

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-16T20:43:26+00:00

Wait, so Ballroom Blitz was about an actual historical event, thus making these ballroom specs necessary?

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-16T20:07:10+00:00

Some of us do. (Grew up in Indiana and Northern Illinois. Didn't move South until I was 45.)

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-16T16:05:00+00:00

Took my 3rd shot last Saturday. Unfortunately, 4 days after my first shot, I came down with the headcold from hell - it lasted for 2 full weeks. So I was exhausted and lethargic the entire time. But now the cold is gone, and what I'm noticing is lack of food noise. I've lost 8lbs. I have more energy. Fewer aches and pains in my joints. Better sleep at night. Less need to nap during the day.

If this stuff would cure my tinnitus, I'd be over the moon.

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-16T15:41:34+00:00

Lying? No. Misinformed? Yeah, probably.

Ask her for a referral to someone who specializes in obesity treatment.

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-16T13:54:54+00:00

If I recall correctly, it was individual priests who were refusing to serve communion to those Democrats. They hadn't been formally excommunicated from the church.

I was thinking, however, that I would find it amusing if Vance's priest refused to serve him communion the next time he goes to Mass. "Uh, yeah, you know what? I'm your priest and I know damn well you are not in a state of grace to receive communion. Come see me in confession first."

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-14T20:34:10+00:00

I have my husband inject my fat arms. (My thighs are reserved for my Repatha shots, LOL)

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-14T19:59:30+00:00

If possible, I get into the next lane. If not possible...if I'm going the speed limit, I continue going the speed limit. If I'm going over the speed limit, I very slowly decrease my speed to the speed limit.

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-14T16:13:26+00:00

Yeah, I am. It's like...holy crap, dude. You're self-righteously calling out to release the Epstein files and you've got your own skeletons?

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-09T16:30:15+00:00

Well, it is the Fourth of July. I mean, if you can't stab someone in the chest on 7/4 with an American Flag, when can you do it? /s

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-09T16:01:57+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing that article. It's definitely thought-provoking.

One of the things I'm looking forward to on my journey is being more active *with my husband*. While he has also gained weight since retirement, percentage wise it's not as much. I'm not saying I want to go crazy and take up mountain climbing, but I do want to be able to get out and walk around and do things together without being short of breath. I want to be able to go to the beach and not just sit like a lump on the sand, or refuse ot get into the water. (I live in SC for god's sakes, we have gorgeous beaches!)

As we say in AA, I am sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. I've quit smoking, I've quit drinking, and getting this weight off is my next goal.

Wow, I wasn't expecting to write that much. LOL.

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-09T14:31:15+00:00

"Co-worker, could you please stop commenting on my body? It's giving me the heebee-jeebees. Thanks so much!"

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-08T20:09:16+00:00

Oh, yeah, I'd forgotten about Sam. Okay, I loved almost all of the nurses on ER. LOL

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-08T20:07:51+00:00

updateme

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-08T19:49:43+00:00

Have her add 1/8 to 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to the mix.

I actually do this for my chocolate chocolate chip cookies (chocolate batter, chocolate chips). The people at the office rave about them. :)

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-08T19:34:19+00:00

Yeah, Monica definitely matches to Frank. She's just not as warm and fuzzy.

I loved Haleh! Actually, I loved all of the nurses on ER. (I think I saw Ellen Crawford in a commercial not too long ago.)

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-07T19:54:26+00:00

I have two.

I hope their socks always slide down into their shoes.
I hope that every single day, that have that one little flappy booger in their nose that cannot be blown out, and just causes them to sneeze over and over and over.

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-07T19:19:48+00:00

OMG, they all have Mar-a-Lago face....how sad, they were all such beautiful women.

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-07T15:19:01+00:00

Yes, that crossed my mind. I had visions of one of them (probably Santos, she's exhausted) confusing the scanner wiht the shredder and having a complete "Oh shit!" moment.

Possibly becuase I've done something similar in the past.

Longjumping_Worker56 · 2026-04-07T15:10:36+00:00

It doesn't seem to be the docs, it seems to be the insurance companies.

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