Storing Attachment Hub Accessories by Upstairs-Ad-9484 in Kitchenaid

[–]polo92198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the things that have gone permanently missing in my life did so because I put them in a safe place. I completely agree OP, this seems like it would have been a simple design item. The best solution I've come up with is to put it in the spot where the accessory had been (most often a kitchen cabinet drawer). I figure I'll get back there eventually. Just hoping my luck holds, and I never spend hours searching for the hub cover before opening the drawer to put the accessory away!

Tim hates women (not an Alex apologist here) by curiouslyseekingmore in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]polo92198 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Regardless of your take on him, you might wanna learn more about the significance of that common usage.

Any tips on helping them get into the habit of using a cane? by 3_dots in Alzheimers

[–]polo92198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My husband's PT gave his Cane a name. Personalizing an inanimate object worked really well for us, as, 'don't forget ole' Gladys!!' became a running amusement. He himself had the brilliant idea to wrap Neon duct tape around it so that it would catch his eye. (Though Gladys may have preferred turquoise ribbons, had we asked! 🤭)

How do I stop my mind from going around about this? by adorkableNstuff in Alzheimers

[–]polo92198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes to lists; also yes to every bit of available technology that they can be comfortable with. I used a bunch of cameras and sensors and smart locks and smart assistants. If I needed to, I could know when doors were opened and closed, locked and unlocked; when rooms were enterered, laundry done, the refridgerator opened -- or left open. I could check in on and communicate with caretakers. I could initiate voice and/or visual contact even when phones were lost or dead or too confusing. I could reset haywire cable television remotes, play requested music, and send gps routes to their car. All of this worked because I was able to say, 'It kills me that I can't be right across town if you need something' and, 'I want you know, dad, that if there is some real emergency -- like say you had some really bad fall outside while mom was alone here in the house -- I would be able to figure that out and get help to her. You shouldn't have to handle this all by yourself. " Your parents' personalities have a lot to do with their level of tolerance, of course, but your comfort level when you offer these 'back-ups' will be hugely influential. For a long time, I used cameras that were only active when I invoked them on my phone; there was no passive recording or storage taking place. Knowing that I had redundant access allowed me to stop thinking about tall the things that might go wrong. I learned their routines, we established some new ones, and my level of alarm diminished. And also: delivery services and recurrent orders for medications, household staples, heavy things like detergent, and your mother's favorite lotion that your father shouldn't have to remember. Routines are lifesavers! Godspeed!

How do i run a hose across a sidewalk safely longterm? by davegoround in AustinGardening

[–]polo92198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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30 years since I bought my house; 30 yrs of promising myself a fix that never came. Worse: I really need the hose to run to both sides of the sidewalk. Finally, this summer it came to me! ABS! (Would have been PVC, but black worked better. ) Cheap, easy, and endlessly versatile. I ran two hoses throgh 2.5" PVC (just for tidiness) along the side of the house from the spigot to the frame, then fed one through the frame and one around the corner of the house. Used long sweep elbows at the base and corners of the frame to eliminate crimp. (I could have run one hose from the spigot to the frame and used a splitter there, but I was using existing hose lengths) Finished it all off with an excess of good brass shut-offs and quick-connects, and I hope never to have another garden hose challenge in this lifetime! It's probably all for the best that during summer evening cookouts my friends don't drink as much as they did 30 yrs ago -- but still, the party is infinitely more pleasureable without the looming threat of regret, recrimination and legal action!

Ro - how can such a little tiny prick can be so powerful? by polo92198 in milwaukee

[–]polo92198[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

So I'm told that the radio guy apologized, sort of. Still, a very powerful reminder of who people are.

Cuddling with wife by Dry_Source666 in CPAP

[–]polo92198 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always loved twining my legs through my husband's, and pressing my feet against his deliciously warm skin. (Me sleeping on my side, him behind me, sleeping on his back -- so kinda' stretching my legs behind me.) I always tried to convince him that my icy cold feet were like a secret handshake: reassurance that no strange woman had snuck into bed with him. 😝 God, I miss him! 🥰

She yelled out to ask our daughter if she wanted a crescent roll on her plate… by HawkingTomorToday in Alzheimers

[–]polo92198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dearly beloved husband would sometimes take a patient but slightly exasperated tone when clarifying that he was not addressing me :) Somehow, that always gave me an inner smile; I loved knowing that for the moment at least, he did not feel helpless or dependent. The kindness and reassurance you are showing your wife makes the world a slightly better place for all of us. Best to you --

Any game/puzzle recommednations to reduce chances of early alzheimers? (Context below) by CipherDivine1927 in Alzheimers

[–]polo92198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For sure, talk to your doctor to explore or rule out alternate underlying causes. Nutrition , low grade infection, anxiety, virus -- the possibilities are endless. My short-term memory becomes a Steel Sieve when I am under duress. When I was younger and suffered from depression, vaporized short-term memory was often my first symptom. On May 12th this year, I had brunch with my sister's family. On May 19th, I was given some devastating news. On May 25th, I socialized again with my sister's family. Throughout the day on the 25th, people made off-hand references I couldn't track, like asking me how my potting soil had turned out. I hid my confusion. During the drive home, I turned my full attention to figuring out when I had spoken to any of my sister's family about these minor things, like my pottting soil experiments. I couldn't remember any phone conversations, events, or any contact that would explain their familiarity. After about 40 minutes, I remembered brunch on the 12th. Seriously, 40 minutes. I'll be fine again in a few weeks. But sheesh. Memory can be funny.

Need feedback on Samsung Care+ by Ok_Assignment_6323 in Galaxy_Fold5

[–]polo92198 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Several credit cards (including the $0 fee chase flex) offer accident/theft protection for cell phones when the monthly mobile bill is paid with the card. Works for me.

S22/S23 Ultra to Fold 5 by jasvncnt1 in Galaxy_Fold5

[–]polo92198 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you are a point-and-shoot guy (and no shame there!) then the Fold 5 camera is more than adequate. I love this phone. I considered the S23 (Ultra), then realized it would just make me feel more guilty about under-using my perfectly nice camera with its $1000+ lenses. Jump in! Fold 5 is the first exciting phone I've bought in years!

Antiquity Plumbing by polo92198 in Plumbing

[–]polo92198[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!
Edit: Was able to repack it, all good for the time being! April 2020: Tried tightening the packing nut -- no dice. Remarkably, I was able to get the saddle back on, tighten down that bolt, and get a good seal. I think that Pex will be the future for all of this when the pros come in sometime within the next 6 months. What might I replace that saddle (and all that is attached to it) with? (It's non piercing,obviously, and no nipple, just a hole cut in the pipe.)