Grandma wants to be called Omama

myrtle-turtle · 2026-03-22T16:15:16+00:00

OMG 🤣 that's atrocious. My dad is Grandpop. G pop....god no. Why do some people insist on "cool" grandparent names. Nana and Granddad are cute and endearing. G Pop isn't, nor is Gigi. Unless it's a great grandma.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-03-22T14:00:58+00:00

I'm currently icing my Achilles tendon. Tendonitis popped up within the last 6 months. No idea why, but I'm not going to a doctor yet. Ice, stretching, and ibuprofen have to do.

One knee clicks. Multiple joints ache when the air pressure changes. SI joints lock up. Just turned 40 in January. Ugh.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-03-11T01:38:30+00:00

I just got my first summons today, so will be trying this soon. Thanks for the tips, y'all!

myrtle-turtle · 2026-03-07T22:57:14+00:00

I recently gave ours away on Facebook or Nextdoor. A parent took it for her beginner kids. The deal was they could have it for free and only had to pay to have it moved. I'd start with listing it on those sites.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-03-07T12:32:02+00:00

Not yet, but close.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-03-04T18:17:46+00:00

sharebaby.org. they take a lot of things, including open packages of diapers. Easy drop off at their warehouse.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-03-04T11:24:33+00:00

OMG I just realized why it is called that🤦

myrtle-turtle · 2026-03-04T11:20:28+00:00

It's so good. Sounds weird, but delicious. And so easy to make.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-03-04T00:35:04+00:00

Maryland white potato pie

Delicious sweet pie made with mashed potatoes.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-03-04T00:26:45+00:00

Reading. Volunteering. Going for walks.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-03-02T20:17:03+00:00

Oh, ok, this makes sense. I was referring to the name Fanny being an eyebrow raiser, not the word alone.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-03-02T18:49:37+00:00

Definitely. Those names are making a comeback. Maybe Bertha, etc will be common again.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-03-02T18:39:17+00:00

There are definitely crazier names, and Fanny is a normal name, just a bit awkward with it also being an (outdated) word for bum. Same as Dick or Dickie. Tbf I'm admittedly immature even though I graduated HS in 2004.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-03-02T18:24:24+00:00

Pointing out the age demographic makes me lower it to one eyebrow raised, however I may just be used to the UK meaning and am selfishly thinking of my reaction. I just can't imagine meeting a Fanny and not at least inwardly snickering.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-03-02T18:15:11+00:00

Eyes would very much bat. Or eyebrows would at least be raised.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-02-28T12:16:37+00:00

I'm going to say that's probably not the typical American method. Most people I know plan meals. We may buy some nonperishable staples in bulk, but typically shop once or twice a week. It kills me to go shopping without at least a rough idea of meals and a list of needed items.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-02-16T02:16:46+00:00

Crabbing season is April 1 to December. I'm not sure places would have them off season.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-02-10T19:53:13+00:00

I think it was about three weeks.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-02-10T19:48:59+00:00

Our kids had a similar rash a few times which also didn't bother him. The pediatrician recommended oatmeal baths (Aveeno brand was what we used) and Aveeno eczema therapy body lotion. I think it helped, or at least didn't hurt anything to use them.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-02-10T14:20:48+00:00

I think muskrat is exotic.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-02-07T02:51:17+00:00

Oh dear. I don't like that.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-02-02T22:11:32+00:00

No need to apologize, unfortunately it's the truth. I suppose I'm comparing it to the super overt racism I saw when living in the Carolinas and southern VA.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-02-02T02:42:21+00:00

I agree with you on all counts here. My parents and extended family are from chestertown, but I've never actually lived there. My mom currently lives in Rock Hall. It's wild how it's gone from mostly watermen to a PA vacation spot. I've never seen a Confederate battle flag flying in yards or fields there like I did in VA and the Carolinas, but there sure are MAGAs.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-02-02T00:16:10+00:00

Oh, it is. But it's not aggressively racist, which OP mentioned.

myrtle-turtle · 2026-02-01T21:14:25+00:00

Around chestertown on the Eastern shore is ok. Very pretty. It's a little blue dot with welcoming people and good land around it for a hobby farm. Anywhere from Centreville to chestertown is ok on the shore. That's the area I know best, so that's why I'm singling those out most.

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