USMB Coffee Shop IV

[Ringel05]

I don't know if I've mentioned this before but it's been going on 5 years since (my) Kat passed. Ya know I'm doing quite well now though it was rather rough for a couple of years. But now I've really come to enjoy being unattached with zero interest in becoming attached. Not because I fear losing someone I love again but because I can focus on me all the time without someone else being in the picture. It may be selfish but it's nice.

 

[Foxfyre]

Speaking of....... Woke up this morning after 7.5 hours of sleep (with two wakeups in between). Got the coffee started, sat down and powered up the computers then promptly fell asleep in my chair.......... Woke up about an hour later, the coffee was still hot and not too bad.

So happy you checked in as I was wondering about you too. Sounds like you're still kicking despite unscheduled naps.

 

[Foxfyre]

I don't know if I've mentioned this before but it's been going on 5 years since (my) Kat passed. Ya know I'm doing quite well now though it was rather rough for a couple of years. But now I've really come to enjoy being unattached with zero interest in becoming attached. Not because I fear losing someone I love again but because I can focus on me all the time without someone else being in the picture. It may be selfish but it's nice.

Has it been that long? Wow! Sure doesn't seem like it. But though I am guessing there are still those times you miss what you and she shared, in my opinion, no one should ever apologize for being at peace with what is.

 

[lg325]

A big hello to all mothers. This week end on Sunday the 11th is your special Day.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

A big hello to all mothers.
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I just returned from a shopping trip to a local thrift shop, where the proprietress told me I'd get 25% off women's clothing, shoes and jewelry. I told her I wasn't shopping for any of those things, so she asked me if I was a mother. I said no. She asked me if I had pets, and I answered that I do have a dog, which makes me a puppy mom, so she gave me the discount on everything I bought.

LOTS of people like that in my little town! They are MY WORLD!


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[Oddball]

Saturday morning!

Let's not make mom's life difficult.

Let the cartoon begin!

 

[Oddball]

 

[Foxfyre]

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Looks like Volcanes but I don't think it is.

I am glad you are safe.

You did not want to hit that cone!

 

[Foxfyre]

This Mother's Day I am seeing post after post of friends and family who are thinking of collecting materials to build arks amidst a LOT of rainfall with waters rising. Meanwhile, here in New Mexico, we did get some precipitation in the last week but we still remain in the 'we'll believe it when we see it' mode when it comes to predicted rain. Like Maxine though, we take the scientific approach.

 

[Manonthestreet]

 

[Ringel05]

I've been using supposed "high quality" budget (under $50) over ear headphones for years now. I finally decided to get used to my (renewed) Apple Airpods 2, they can get uncomfortable over time unless you train your ears to them. Massive difference in quality!! I did pick up silicone sleeves for them at one time and it does help but I have to remove the sleeves before insetting them in the charger. No biggie.
If you like to listen to music, videos, movies, TV and get the most out of it even budget $100 plus pods/headphones will blow your mind.
I've been using Zihnio budget headphones for a few years now and though they were not bad but I listened to Voiceplay's Nothing Else Matters cover on my Airpods and suddenly I could here detailed differences in the singer's voices plus the one instrument they use for a solo came through clear not lost in the background!

 

[Foxfyre]

I've been using supposed "high quality" budget (under $50) over ear headphones for years now. I finally decided to get used to my (renewed) Apple Airpods 2, they can get uncomfortable over time unless you train your ears to them. Massive difference in quality!! I did pick up silicone sleeves for them at one time and it does help but I have to remove the sleeves before insetting them in the charger. No biggie.
If you like to listen to music, videos, movies, TV and get the most out of it even budget $100 plus pods/headphones will blow your mind.
I've been using Zihnio budget headphones for a few years now and though they were not bad but I listened to Voiceplay's Nothing Else Matters cover on my Airpods and suddenly I could here detailed differences in the singer's voices plus the one instrument they use for a solo came through clear not lost in the background!

Hombre uses some el cheapo wired ear buds to listen to music on his computer and seems to think they are fine. I haven't ever used them but do miss listening to music so might look into that. Hard to let go of $50 to $100 though when there's so many other ways to spend that money.

 

[Ringel05]

Plus with my Airpods I also have them set up as my hearing aids.

 

[Ringel05]

Hombre uses some el cheapo wired ear buds to listen to music on his computer and seems to think they are fine. I haven't ever used them but do miss listening to music so might look into that. Hard to let go of $50 to $100 though when there's so many other ways to spend that money.

These $80 over the ear headphones are rated the best "budget" higher end headphones for 2025. The Sonys, etc run $250 and up.

 

[Foxfyre]

Plus with my Airpods I also have them set up as my hearing aids.

Yeah but you understand all that stuff. With me it's guess and by golly and I'm amazed if I figure out something that works. (But don't ask me to replicate it.)

 

[Ringel05]

Yesterday I had the plumbers out, the copper water feed line to the swamp cooler apparently still had enough water in it over the winter to freeze and burst. $160 later............. Wasn't expecting that, good thing I have at least a small reserve for emergency repairs.

 

[Ringel05]

Yesterday morning I had to drive to the VA clinic across from the Intel plant in Rio Rancho to see my Ortho. He works there one day a week and was the quickest appointment I could get. Both my heavily damaged shoulders have been acting up so much so I couldn't do my lite weight training. Bone spurs and arthritis has been playing havoc with them. So a cortisone shot in each shoulder and I'm back to lifting light weights again. Of course one of the side affects that get me is temporary insomnia........ Didn't get much sleep last night.......

 

[Oddball]

Saturday morning!

Gardening can be rough business.

Let the cartoon begin!

 

[Manonthestreet]