USMB Coffee Shop IV

[Foxfyre]

Okay. I pride myself on being good on the uptake and almost always get a joke. But. . .
splain.

 

[Foxfyre]

 

[Oddball]

Okay. I pride myself on being good on the uptake and almost always get a joke. But. . .
splain.

Several years ago, dropping Mentos in bottles of Coke and making fountains was all the rage....Look up the videos.

 

[Foxfyre]

Several years ago, dropping Mentos in bottles of Coke and making fountains was all the rage....Look up the videos.

Ah okay. I guess I missed that particular phenomenon. But now I get it.

Might have something to do with I don't think I have ever had a Mento in my life. I don't think I knew they existed until now.

 

[Foxfyre]

Thoughts are for the good people of Florida and Georgia tonight as Helene made landfall and remains a dangerous storm. Hope WelfareQueen and Sherry and Montrovant and any others got glancing blows.

We pray or send positive thoughts or keep vigil for:

Harper, the inspiration for the vigil list. More surgeries ahead.
Ringel05 for continued wellness and his brothers' families for relief from adversity and illness.
Hombre & Foxfyre's son Mike for continued wellness
Beautress for health and wellness.
SFC Ollie for healing and wellness
Gracie for solutions and peace.
Mrs. Saveliberty for healing.
Oddball's mom for continued good health and healing.
Boedicca's brother Douglas for successful treatment and wellness.
Dajjal and his sister with the best possible solution for a difficult situation.
And all our insomniacs having trouble getting a good night's sleep.

And we keep the light on so those who have moved on to other places can find their way back. And we hope they do.

The storm may be fierce and terrible, but it ends.

 

[WelfareQueen]

Thoughts are for the good people of Florida and Georgia tonight as Helene made landfall and remains a dangerous storm. Hope WelfareQueen and Sherry and Montrovant and any others got glancing blows.

We pray or send positive thoughts or keep vigil for:

Harper, the inspiration for the vigil list. More surgeries ahead.
Ringel05 for continued wellness and his brothers' families for relief from adversity and illness.
Hombre & Foxfyre's son Mike for continued wellness
Beautress for health and wellness.
SFC Ollie for healing and wellness
Gracie for solutions and peace.
Mrs. Saveliberty for healing.
Oddball's mom for continued good health and healing.
Boedicca's brother Douglas for successful treatment and wellness.
Dajjal and his sister with the best possible solution for a difficult situation.
And all our insomniacs having trouble getting a good night's sleep.

And we keep the light on so those who have moved on to other places can find their way back. And we hope they do.

The storm may be fierce and terrible, but it ends.
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We are about 8 miles in from the coast north of Tampa. This is the third hurricane in the last two years that has skidded by us about 110 miles off the coast. We have buried power lines in our area, quite a bit of Florida does, because there are so many hurricanes, so we never lost power. There were pretty strong tropical storm force winds here for hours, but no hurricane force. We got lucky. Growing up in the Southeast, I have experienced many, many hurricanes. When one passes directly over your head it sounds like a locomotive howling. A sound you never forget.

But we are okay. I wish I could say the same for the folks in the Big Bend area and southern Georgia.


Take care Foxy.

 

[Foxfyre]

We are about 8 miles in from the coast north of Tampa. This is the third hurricane in the last two years that has skidded by us about 110 miles off the coast. We have buried power lines in our area, quite a bit of Florida does, because there are so many hurricanes, so we never lost power. There were pretty strong tropical storm force winds here for hours, but no hurricane force. We got lucky. Growing up in the Southeast, I have experienced many, many hurricanes. When one passes directly over your head it sounds like a locomotive howling. A sound you never forget.

But we are okay. I wish I could say the same for the folks in the Big Bend area and southern Georgia.


Take care Foxy.

Thanks for reporting in WQ. Happy all is well there. Looks like we need to add the people of the Carolinas and even Virginia to the concern list though.

 

[Foxfyre]

This is an old video--2018 I think--but it still amazes and inspires me. A real lesson in perseverance and 'if you don't succeed at first, second, third etc., keep trying'. (If you don't want to watch the whole thing, he finally makes it around 2:30 or so.

 

[Montrovant]

Thoughts are for the good people of Florida and Georgia tonight as Helene made landfall and remains a dangerous storm. Hope WelfareQueen and Sherry and Montrovant and any others got glancing blows.

We pray or send positive thoughts or keep vigil for:

Harper, the inspiration for the vigil list. More surgeries ahead.
Ringel05 for continued wellness and his brothers' families for relief from adversity and illness.
Hombre & Foxfyre's son Mike for continued wellness
Beautress for health and wellness.
SFC Ollie for healing and wellness
Gracie for solutions and peace.
Mrs. Saveliberty for healing.
Oddball's mom for continued good health and healing.
Boedicca's brother Douglas for successful treatment and wellness.
Dajjal and his sister with the best possible solution for a difficult situation.
And all our insomniacs having trouble getting a good night's sleep.

And we keep the light on so those who have moved on to other places can find their way back. And we hope they do.

The storm may be fierce and terrible, but it ends.
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We lost power for 8-9 hours Thursday night. It sucked, but nothing too terrible.

 

[Foxfyre]

We lost power for 8-9 hours Thursday night. It sucked, but nothing too terrible.

Yes, it does such to be without power, especially at night when you can't do anything else. But happy that was the worst of it for you.

 

[Oddball]

Saturday morning!

Al long way to climb for a bad pun.

Let the cartoon begin!

 

[Oddball]

Just heard from a fren in Hendersonville, NC...He and his home are OK, but just about everywhere around him is a catastrophe.

 

[Sparker]

I'm in a wheelchair because my cat took my desk chair.

 

[Manonthestreet]

About a month or two ago I posted about our older cat disappearing for awhile and then later showing up on the back steps few weeks later. He did it again. Just seemed desperate to get out. He's an older cat so when he didn't show figured he found a place to lie down alone and depart. It's been almost two months. Yesterday the wife gets a call from the vet. Some lady had brought him in terrible shape. Down to four pounds, his paws all beat up, could barely walk. We had to lift him up onto the couch and bed he was so weak. Gave him some soft treats which he puked right up. Tried some canned kitten food which he kept down. He kept eating and we had to put it up for awhile. He did pretty good this morning. Got up on the couch by hiimself. Taking him to vet later, from what the wife said they were of the opinion he would probably have to be put down. HE seems to want to give a go and stay and I'm of the mind he deserves that opportunity. By far the best pet we've had. Almost 15 yrs old.

 

[Manonthestreet]

Midnight didn't make it. He did really good during the day and things were looking up. Was feeding him small portions about every two hrs, he was moving good but during the night it all turned south. Was a hard night. Spent the night holding him and trying to comfort him. By the time the vet opened he was just about done. Vet gave him the opening sedative and I think he was gone before the final injection. He was the type of pet everyone loved and he loved em right back., hope to see him again someday.

 

[RoccoR]

RE: USMB Coffee Shop IV
SUBTOPIC: The Love of a Pet and the Loss
⁜→ Manonthestreet,

At a time like this, there are no true words of comfort that I can offer that actually will ease the anguish and remorse on the passing of Your Cat (sorry but I don't know his name) who holds the status as a member of the family and loved one. I have a Maine Coon (Ace), who is my constant companion, and I dread the day that I have to face, as you do today, this time of mourning for such a dear friend.

Sincerely,
R

 

[Foxfyre]

Midnight didn't make it. He did really good during the day and things were looking up. Was feeding him small portions about every two hrs, he was moving good but during the night it all turned south. Was a hard night. Spent the night holding him and trying to comfort him. By the time the vet opened he was just about done. Vet gave him the opening sedative and I think he was gone before the final injection. He was the type of pet everyone loved and he loved em right back., hope to see him again someday.

So sorry. They add so much joy and comfort and entertainment to our lives and really become family. It hurts so bad when they pass, especially when our last act of love is to help them do that. The pain and grief is real. But I think all that unconditional love makes it worth it.

 

[Foxfyre]

I'm in a wheelchair because my cat took my desk chair.

Do you need the wheelchair otherwise?

 

[Sparker]

Do you need the wheelchair otherwise?

Only when my legs don't work, due to bruised knees, tired muscles, broken hip, etc. Last time was after a three mile walk with a flat bike tire. I didn't know the bike hack of stuffing a flat with grass.

 

[Foxfyre]

Only when my legs don't work, due to bruised knees, tired muscles, broken hip, etc. Last time was after a three mile walk with a flat bike tire. I didn't know the bike hack of stuffing a flat with grass.

Wow. Well a lot of us dealing with various physical difficulties can relate. Hombre and I don't need wheelchairs, at least not yet, but finally had to admit using a cane does have its benefits so swallowed our pride and gave in. I know others are also dealing with a lot of stuff.

But I can also relate to giving up my preferred chair because the cat or dog looked so comfortable sleeping in it.