So wondering. While I’m glad they have studies going, if it worked that well on hospitalized patients a year ago, wouldn’t it have been worth using for people that were dying or for dire situations like India had? How do you not try something just because you’re waiting for a study? Do patients or families get an option to try off-label FDA approved medicines before they need a ventilator?

What’s anyone in the Health Care field hearing about this medicine being used for Covid? It was first studied and written about over a year ago, when they saw phenomenal results, but I never heard of it before. It’s a common medicine that’s been around since 1975 that they say looks promising to treat Covid inflammation. https://jewishjournal.com/news/339948/common-drug-a-silver-bullet-for-severe-covid-19-patients-israeli-scientists-find/ https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/fenofibrate-could-reduce-covid-19-infection-by-70/116973/

My mom’s best gifts were 1) meals from somewhere other than her Alf! 2) DVDs of her favorite tv series (from the 1970s). They were watched and rewatched hundreds of times.

I heard something like that a week or two ago around here too, but I think it’s because they had just re-opened testing sites, and did so on a Saturday. There was likely a huge surge due to everyone coming back from summer vacations and starting school and wanting to be tested at the same time. So maybe they were not out of tests, but that they had reached the maximum amount of folks in line they could test before they closed. The three county sites are open 9-5, 7 days a week.

Tampa area. It was a county site we went to.

Testing seems easy in my part of Florida. There were maybe 5 people in front of me today, and I spent about 3 minutes in line. Same with my son a few days ago. No appointment needed, just walk in.

I mailed mine for renewal at the end of April and just got it back a few days ago (in August).

Hoping he’s okay. I would also start thinking about how to wrap his legs so he can’t scratch the bites and risk infection.

There is a popular app called YNAB. You Need A Budget. Many many people have found it so helpful. The basic idea is that you spend the money available in your budget. So you get a paycheck (to be budgeted), then assign those dollars to categories you have set up- your needs get budgeted first- rent, utilities, gas, car insurance etc. Then allot some dollars to repairs/new tires/emergencies. Then allot dollars to clothes, dining out, vacations etc. when you go to spend, check your category, make sure the money is there, spend it and then write the transaction in. it gives an awesome and easy to use visual of your needs and wants and spending. Well worth the annual fee. There’s a Facebook page of ynab users you can ask questions to.

Decks of cards and very small games

I mailed mine at the end of April. They received it very beginning of May according to tracking. They finally acknowledged receiving it at the end of May (4 weeks later), so that is when their clock began. July 5 and still waiting. it doesn’t expire until December, and I’m in no rush thankfully.

We used this for our kids and it was terrific. Loved the inset mattress with the sides so they couldn’t roll out. We brought them everywhere with us. We had Aerobed Kids but not sure they still make it. Lasted years and years!

Close! Ex-sper-a-mint On the border of west Philly. 🙂

Yes, I would give them dates to come visit. They said yes. Maybe the rent is a way of passing money on without estate/inheritance taxes later?

This is the recipe we used. I thought it was very good. We heated up Naan bread as our pita. https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/ground-beef-gyros/

We made a version of Greek gyros with ground beef - shaped into rectangular patties and cooked on grill. Easy and didn’t heat up kitchen.

You would think that would be part of the product information, but I haven’t found handle length mentioned. Or overall height when extended.

Thank you for that! I added it to my cart. We’ll give it a try and see what they think.

Always learning something new from you all. 🙂. And just had a great laugh reading the gummy bear reviews! I never would have guessed!

My dd bought him a crossword puzzle book (same brand and series we like). He’s always doing ones he find in the papers and we’ll be on a laid back vacation this summer (visiting relatives), so lots of downtime.

Anyone have one? How tall are the handles and is a comfortable height for teenage males? I don’t want them to have to be bent over to roll it, so I want a good stable one with a long enough handle. This would be if I can convince them to use it for high school next year (just diagnosed with scoliosis). So willing to get a decent one. Any suggestions on features to look for that make it easier for classroom/campus use? Most of the campus has one story buildings, no steps. only one building has stairs but that one also has an elevator. Brands/models or links welcome! 🙂. Thanks.

I’m hoping they could refer to a PT so the PT could show them how to strengthen and help their back, and what not to do that could make it worse.

Interesting, I’ll add that to my notes to ask about. Thanks

Good idea. I’m going to bring that up to the boys. It’s not a cool look perhaps, but maybe they’ll put their back first. yes, those braces look mighty uncomfortable.

I think it had to be a contributing factor no matter what they said. It would be nice if they all agreed and maybe even pointed it out as part of physicals, especially entering puberty. my dd hasn’t had her annual appointment yet, so I’m wondering about her now too.