Myra
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so is your Dh just going to hit the road and drive wherever .....
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want to take a road trip on the day of the eclipse april 8 - anywhere in NY State - any ideas where my kids and I could drive up
I see the maps where the eclipse could be seen BUT exactly where should I go - specifics appreciated - I just don't want to get in the car and start driving
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Love watching geese migrate each year
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this year the migration V seems to be so much larger - I counted at least 75 in one V last week - the same or more for the past 3-4 weeks
Any ideas way so many more and in such a large number than in years past?
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It's good that you are figuring out options esp. since there is no "emergency" and just your husband going away for 15 days. Keep a binder with all the information that you gather (contact name, numbers, etc); if a true emergency comes up, like they do unexpectedly and at the worse times, you will have a jump start with your binder already in place. Better to get organized when you are calm and not in the frenzy of an emergency situation.
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7 hours ago, Mrs Tiggywinkle Again said:
She does have a copy of her diploma. The college wants transcripts.
No previous job has needed the transcripts. She had no idea about this issue until applying; she graduated high school in 2003 I think.
NYS SUNY schools require that you have an accredited high school diploma or a GED and the school is arguing that they have no idea if her school would have been considered accredited, so they insist on transcripts. Given the problems this admission office gives homeschoolers, I’m not holding out hope they’re going to be helpful.
Or another option that we used in NYC SUNY schools is a letter of high school equivalency from superintendent - perhaps you could get something similar
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There are other scholarships to explore besides need or merit-based.
I found that both of my sons private colleges had "endowed" scholarships that needed to be individually applied for; for instance, one scholarship was for student living in a certain rural area ($1,000 a year!) and another was for siblings both enrolled in any university the same year (not just at same university) ($750 a year), etc.
I talked in-person with the admissions director who directed me to the college's website for these "odd" available scholarships. It was time-consuming to go through each scholarship's requirements, but it was worth it monetarily-wise.
Also, some summer employment companies offer scholarships - my kids worked as a cashier at a large grocery store chain - $500 scholarship for one year.
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Have a Subaru Forester 2010 and love it - currently 130,000 miles and no trouble.
Have on backorder a new 2024 Crosstrek and will trade in Forester -
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Personally, I would talk to boss/supervisor first to apprise of situation prior to talking to co-worker. Explain to supervisor that you are planning to talk to co-worker about your concerns but wanted to give heads-up of situation before you do. That way, in case it escalates your boss has your back.
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Hotel ideas, anyone?
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5 minutes ago, Carrie12345 said:
And that’s what I’m trying to nail down. I’m examining my perspective and contemplating appropriate solutions if needed.
The feedback is appreciated.
And you are being a good daughter by keeping an eye on things! Way to go!
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41 minutes ago, Bootsie said:
It might help to think of them as having some health issues that cause them to need some extra assistance rather than "old". DH is older than your parents; I would not take kindly to our children referring to us as "old parents".
Since I am near that "old" age you mentioned, I know that I would seriously be offended if my kids (or anyone, for that matter) suggested my house was filthy or even unclean. I do know that cleaning or keeping house as much as I did when my kids were younger is no longer a priority for me. I mean, can you imagine relatives showing up with buckets and mops and started cleaning your house. Won't you be rather insulted? I know that I would.
However, if there is a medical reason for the decline AND only if what you have described is unhealthy and NOTT just bordering on unsanitary OR even up to your current standards THEN I would appreciate it if my kids or friends would have a discussion with me about the issue. Being older is not an excuse for others just to take charge - there has to be a more compelling reason.
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I know this sound odd but it's great...
I add 16 oz of pumpkin puree whenever I make chili along with a bunch of kale, can of diced tomatoes, kidney beans, hamburger, chopped onion or two, ground turkey, ground hamburger, and whatever spices like chili peppers, etc
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My two bins in the main section of fridge as well as doors are currently duct-taped together since replacing them are so darn expensive. I feel your pain!
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And my son is also experiencing ageism - but in reverse! While job searching he is facing entry- level jobs requiring 5-6 years experience
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Husband had prostate surgery because of cancer January 2023 - let me know if I can be of any help
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Bill Bryson's A short history of nearly everything and a walk in the woods
My son downloaded these books/tapes onto my cellphone for listening in car rides - they are funny and jump start conversations with my kiddos
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How does it work? So the court and/or post office - does it just help you fill in the paperwork and submit it for you AND then you have to wait 2-3 months to receive the updated passport in the mail?
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Wanna send thermometer (oral or scan or ear models okay) through Amazon to my young adult -
any suggestions for a good - dependability and budget value?
Thanks
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marshmellow fluff
cream cheese
mix above two ingredients
serve with wedges of apple, oranges, etc.
sound too simple to taste good - but believe me it is delicious
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8 minutes ago, Grace Hopper said:
I don’t think it’s about rules and current etiquette so much as it is about respecting the feelings of others. If grandma has been told that pics are not to be shared, she should honor that.
I'd go a step further, I think grandma should ask beforehand, since she has been made aware by Farrar that there could possibly be a problem, and not go ahead and hope for the best.
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34 minutes ago, Heartstrings said:
Some of the responses here are confusing to me because it seems like some are saying social media/internet rules should apply to in person or to the mail. Is that where we are?
Yes, I think the rules should be the same regardless of the format - mail, social media, internet, etc.
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being old is no longer an excuse -
once a situation and newer internet rules are explained to grandparent (or to anyone regardless of age) ,it is odd and down right discourteous to ignore parental wishes and/or internet privacy concerns/implications/guidelines and continue to post pictures. It enters the realm of "what I want is more important than what child's parent might want" and more in lines of "I know what is best". I mean, why poke the already fragile/tense situation with son? Maybe it is time that the grandmother educates her friends on internet implications.
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Not yet - still reaching out to some online sites that I found to source material and patterns -
I've done basket weaving before so thought this would be a nice variation
thanks for asking
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Eclipse and NYState - where to drive
in The Chat Board
Posted · Edited by Myra
Coming from NYS ... not sure if should go west to Rochester area or up into adirondacks- seems like i need some kind of game plan that doesn't involve just hitting the highways and see what happens