Jean in Newcastle Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) I wish I had a Jeeves. I don't need a Jeeves. I need a personal secretary. And a cook. And a maid-of-all-work. And a governess. But especially the personal secretary - or two. Oh, and a personal organizer. And a trainer. ETA. a dog groomer. You can tell I am putting in some thought on this. And an entire team of gardeners. And a handyman to do all the things that dh said that he would do "some day" but hasn't. Edited January 30, 2016 by Jean in Newcastle 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I need duct tape. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Yay, Krissi's dad! I am working on planning an ancient literature course for next year. I am knee deep in the Odyssey. For what ages? Also, I think I didn't make anyone any dinner. It is every man for himself. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I need duct tape. I love you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I love you. Right back atcha! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I need duct tape. I have some and will send it right over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Decorator tape? That way I can say he was decorating himself! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Everyone go about your business and don't mind me and ikslo. We'll be sitting in the corner, , and plotting the duct tape downfall of those who thwart us. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 For what ages? Also, I think I didn't make anyone any dinner. It is every man for himself. We had fast food. I wasn't half as busy as you were today. :leaving: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) ETA. a dog groomer. We just had dinner and we talked about offering to come up and do this for you. Then I googled it and found out you're 3.5 hours a way, which means a 7 hour drive so we're not coming. Sorry. Eta: I used to be a groomer. :) Edited January 30, 2016 by Slache 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Decorator tape? That way I can say he was decorating himself! I have all sorts. So I vote yes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 You all are the best! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Everyone go about your business and don't mind me and ikslo. We'll be sitting in the corner, , and plotting the duct tape downfall of those who thwart us. I want to come too! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 We just had dinner and we talked about offering to come up and do this for you. Then I googled it and found out you're 3.5 hours a way, which means a 7 hour drive so we're not coming. Sorry. Eta: I used to be a groomer. :) You are very sweet to even think of it. I will get to everything . . . eventually. . . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I want to come too! Cool! It's looking like a party! (We'll just have to ignore the bodies scattered about. Which should be easy, since they'll be covered in decorator duct tape.) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) We had fast food. I wasn't half as busy as you were today. :leaving: :lol: Edited May 22, 2016 by texasmama 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I have visions of Fargo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 :lol: You don't know the half of it even. After the doctor visit, I googled for the cheapest place to get the scripts (out of pocket for me) and it was Walmart. I hate Walmart but went. They said one hour. I left for over an hour. I bought ds and me some Wendy's lunch (at 2) because he was hangry and then went to Hobby Lobby for a thing for the AHG troop that the leader wanted me to buy only I couldn't really find the right one so took a chance with a different one and got in a bad line with a lady buying a lot of cheap looking decor. $230 of it! So then we went back to Walmart, and they said it was still not ready, over an hour later so sit down and it would be ready in 15 minutes. 40 minutes later, I kind of demanded my script because I needed to leave for cryotherapy and had to break it to poor ds15 (with an ear infection) that he had to come with me. And called dh to meet me there. So then we went to cryotherapy. Now I'm doing laundry. Earlier dh went out to use the chainsaw and I went looking for him in my NON SNAKE BOOTS because I was afraid he would cut off his arm and bleed to death in our woods. (We have four acres.) But he was not dead. He was in the garage. Wow. My life is boring, y'all! Comparatively speaking. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I have visions of Fargo. I KNOW, RIGHT??? (The wood chipper?) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Yay, Krissi's dad! I am working on planning an ancient literature course for next year. I am knee deep in the Odyssey. Ahhhh, Odysseus! He was quite the man! Brave, resourceful, witty, strong.... I think I developed a bit of a crush on him when I read that story! Edited January 30, 2016 by KrissiK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Wow. My life is boring, y'all! Comparatively speaking. I think it's the extra kids and the chainsaw. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Oooooohhhh. Knock head against wall. Duh! He had CHOCOLATE earlier. What was I thinking letting him have chocolate BEFORE schoolwork??????? I'll take that wine now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) But he was not dead. He was in the garage.Well, thank heavens! You had me worried! I need non-snake boots. I'm going to bake banana bread now. Edited January 30, 2016 by KrissiK 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 How was cryotherapy? Want to borrow my heater? :D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 How was cryotherapy? Want to borrow my heater? :D It was a trip! (I'm from the '80's, yo) Dh went first. You are in a chamber standing up with your head out. They freeze you with nitrogen to -275 or so for 2-3 minutes. You are wearing undies, socks, slippers, and gloves. When dh was in there, I was in there in this small room, and they two ladies who worked there came in and brought ds15 so we were all talking to him. The ladies said they did it so he would be distracted because it is a bit hard to take, though short. Then I went. They suggested I hug myself (hehehe). So I did. You can move around. It took awhile to warm up after that! I don't feel cured of anything just yet but stay tuned... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJosMom Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 We are braving treacherous roads to take Nana to dinner. Hopefully my Buddy will be okay for a couple of hours. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (((Buddy))) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Almost forgot to relate this amusing and embarrassing bit of my day....For 2.5 years DS and I have lamented the poor heating in the downstairs powder room. Too cold to poop, we say. DH finally walked in there today and opened the heating vent in the ceiling. He said, "Is that better?" I feel stupid. Eta: stupid autowrong Edited January 30, 2016 by ikslo 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I think it's the extra kids and the chainsaw. Did I ever tell you about FIL's chainsaw accident? He was cutting rafters and hit a knot. The saw cut off the end of his nose. He loves to show everyone the hospital photo of him smiling with no nose. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 It was a trip! (I'm from the '80's, yo) Dh went first. You are in a chamber standing up with your head out. They freeze you with nitrogen to -275 or so for 2-3 minutes. You are wearing undies, socks, slippers, and gloves. When dh was in there, I was in there in this small room, and they two ladies who worked there came in and brought ds15 so we were all talking to him. The ladies said they did it so he would be distracted because it is a bit hard to take, though short. Then I went. They suggested I hug myself (hehehe). So I did. You can move around. It took awhile to warm up after that! I don't feel cured of anything just yet but stay tuned... Didn't a worker die in one of those? Used it when no one else was around and froze herself to death. In CA I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I KNOW, RIGHT??? (The wood chipper?) <Shudder> (don't ya know?) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Did I ever tell you about FIL's chainsaw accident? He was cutting rafters and hit a knot. The saw cut off the end of his nose. He loves to show everyone the hospital photo of him smiling with no nose. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Did I ever tell you about FIL's chainsaw accident? He was cutting rafters and hit a knot. The saw cut off the end of his nose. He loves to show everyone the hospital photo of him smiling with no nose. This is so macabre. Edited May 22, 2016 by texasmama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Didn't a worker die in one of those? Used it when no one else was around and froze herself to death. In CA I think. Yes. She was in there all night. I don't know why someone would do such a thing. Or would want to. The good news is that with all of that audience, we could not die. :lol: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 It was a trip! (I'm from the '80's, yo) Dh went first. You are in a chamber standing up with your head out. They freeze you with nitrogen to -275 or so for 2-3 minutes. You are wearing undies, socks, slippers, and gloves. When dh was in there, I was in there in this small room, and they two ladies who worked there came in and brought ds15 so we were all talking to him. The ladies said they did it so he would be distracted because it is a bit hard to take, though short. Then I went. They suggested I hug myself (hehehe). So I did. You can move around. It took awhile to warm up after that! I don't feel cured of anything just yet but stay tuned... I wonder if this is based on the same "increased white blood cell count" theory as sitting in a sauna and then jumping into freezing water? Or hot hot shower water followed by cold cold water? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I wonder if this is based on the same "increased white blood cell count" theory as sitting in a sauna and then jumping into freezing water? Or hot hot shower water followed by cold cold water? It's supposed to oxygenate your blood and such. Beyond that, I don't know. Dh says that professional sports teams use them for injuries and soreness. The hairdresser talked me into it, and being an impulsive extrovert, I bought this fantastic deal of a Groupon for me and dh. :lol: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Did I ever tell you about FIL's chainsaw accident? He was cutting rafters and hit a knot. The saw cut off the end of his nose. He loves to show everyone the hospital photo of him smiling with no nose. Oh dear! It looks lovely now, I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 It was a trip! (I'm from the '80's, yo) Dh went first. You are in a chamber standing up with your head out. They freeze you with nitrogen to -275 or so for 2-3 minutes. You are wearing undies, socks, slippers, and gloves. When dh was in there, I was in there in this small room, and they two ladies who worked there came in and brought ds15 so we were all talking to him. The ladies said they did it so he would be distracted because it is a bit hard to take, though short. Then I went. They suggested I hug myself (hehehe). So I did. You can move around. It took awhile to warm up after that! I don't feel cured of anything just yet but stay tuned... The things you do for date night. . . . 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Oh dear! It looks lovely now, I guess? Yes - it was oh, maybe 30 or 40 years ago, but the reconstructive surgery has held up well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 It's supposed to oxygenate your blood and such. Beyond that, I don't know. Dh says that professional sports teams use them for injuries and soreness. The hairdresser talked me into it, and being an impulsive extrovert, I bought this fantastic deal of a Groupon for me and dh. :lol: I have heard of oxygenation thingies. I googled it: hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I have heard of oxygenation thingies. I googled it: hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Dh was trying to talk me into that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Dh was trying to talk me into that. I've seen amazing results, but I'm not familiar with treating your condition with it. Edited January 30, 2016 by Slache 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Cryotherapy sounds both cold and terrifying. I've heard good things about hyperbaric, but the thing I remember most was when a chamber exploded some years ago that was being used for horses. Heard about it at a meeting. Many people could benefit from a liberal application of duct tape. Hugs for Buddy--even if German Shepherd dogs don't generally like me as much as cats do. I always feel like they really want to bark me up a tree. I was at work, but didn't have much to do and so I finished SWB History of the Renaissance World in about two hours of sustained reading. Now what do I do? I had a small can of peaches, a handful of pecans and some sharp cheddar cheese for dinner. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Elephant Ninja Duct Tape Brigade - has a certain ring to it. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Critterfixer - I was feeling sad today because we have used the last of the frozen peach dices that I put away in the summer. But your dinner reminded me that I canned peaches as well. A lot of them. Mmmmmmm peaches! :) :) :) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) The things you do for date night. . . . It wasn't too sexy with ds15 and two employees present, I'll say that much. I have heard of oxygenation thingies. I googled it: hyperbaric oxygen therapy. I think it is quite possible that the cryotherapy is no more effective than icing an injury or soreness. However, this was relatively inexpensive, and dh had been threatening to try a much more expensive option because he is a mess of old injuries (shoulders, hip, knees) and is always chasing a non-surgical cure. So I pulled the trigger on this one when the hair dresser showed me a groupon. Plus, she is very persuasive, the hairdresser. I bought it last October and am just now getting around to scheduling us. That's how busy we've been. So now you know all of my secrets. Edited January 30, 2016 by texasmama 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Elephant Ninja Duct Tape Brigade - has a certain ring to it. Like! :001_tt1: (and I'm outta likes, of course) :hurray: It's an Elephant Ninja Duct Tape Brigade BOOYAH!!! :hurray: Edited January 30, 2016 by Another Lynn 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 That's a mighty fine Booyah right there! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I want this. I think I might ask Matt and the kids to make it for me as a mother's Day gift. What do you think? $50? Keep it on the dinning room table? It looks simple. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 Ancient Literature is for my upcoming 9th grader. I am using the Vandiver lectures to help me out with Iliad, Odysssey and Aenid. Dh won't let me use a chainsaw because I am so graceful. When my dd used oxygen occasionally, she had me try it from time to time. This was pre-oxygen bar days. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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