MORNING ROLL CALL DECEMBER 2024

[DaveMcK]

MORNING ROLL CALL DECEMBER 2024

Top of the morning to everyone on this 1st day of DECEMBER 2024.

Happy Birthday to all of our DECEMBER Birthday members.

[ChasKy53]

My Gabby Cat:

[williamb39198]

Chas…cute. We’ve had two longtime Kitty friends pass within the last six months. They are missed, but we think that they had pretty good lives with us. 

[DaveMcK]

I am thinking of pulling out of all of the Front Porch Gourps if AARP allows politics into the Front Porch Group.

I've seen what can happen if political groups are allowed in as before.

There is no such thing as polite political debates. I've seen it here before and it did not work.

[williamb39198]

Dave…why? AARP anpparently already came to bat for you, and deleted a couple of the topics. Was it AARP, maybe I’m wrong. 

[DaveMcK]

AARP or the poster are the only ones that can delete a post!

[catwoman500]

@DaveMcK ...Love the sign, but please don't leave us!

[MsStretch]

@Winter2024 , used to have a black cat I got TNR'd, but Willie Mae hated him and he would terrorize her just for spite.  Armani would not hesitate to go inside though (think he was a stray, not a true feral).  He mostly hung out at my neighbor's house, but he was no stranger here either.  He was quite a talker.  He would want out at the most inopportune moments and start loudly meowing and I would yell, "Shut up, Armani and go back to sleep!" and he would when he saw I had no intention of getting out of bed.  I don't know if ignoring Mister will do any good or not.  But, of course, at the time I still had my indoor cat (Delilah was black, too), so I had a litterbox.

I miss my black cats. 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

[MsStretch]

@catwoman500 , for sure, the Eagles kicked it into gear in the 4th quarter. 20 points before the Commanders were able to put their own points on the board, but it was too little, too late. 💔

[DaveMcK]

[Therapist4u]

@DaveMcK HI Dave.

NOT ON any AARP forums very often anymore.....

but still always like yours.

Also miss all the good PORCHER peeps...

but just not able to participate right now.

Take care!  🍂🍁🍂☮️  ~Allen 🌈🍂🍁🍂

[catwoman500]

@MsStretch ...🏈🏈...I think we got a second wind. My condolences to you, but YAY us!

[MsStretch]

@Winter2024 , yes, everything here falls under the umbrella of Mary Washington (hospital in Fredericksburg).  Anyway, click on your appointment in MyChart, you should... maybe?... find any pre-instructions there.

[MsStretch]

@Winter2024 , the doctor won't call you about the scan, it should be the imaging center.  Trust me, they don't want to have you show up unprepared.  Do you use the MyChart app (or similar)?  All my appointments and info and pre-check-ins and special instructions are always posted there as well.  Saves time going through all this when I show up.

@catwoman500 , yeah, bummer about the 1-point loss. 😞 Eagles were on fire against the Cowboys.  Commanders have 8 games left, 6 are division games.  Let the fun begin.

[Winter2024]

[11/11/24] @catwoman500 , what did you watch on PBS last night?

Didnot like Wolf Hall, but I am sure "busy" @LaDolceVita would.

I had seen Howard's end way back.

The Marlow Mystery is new for me. Lol, took a couple of Sundays to sink my teeth into. Luv that one of the ladies child's father is living in Jamaica, West Indies where I was born. My now deceased father was born in New York, was working for Kaiser Bauxite on the island. An American company.

[catwoman500]

@Winter2024 ...Yeah, I've been enjoying Marlow Murder Club. I think it ends soon, though. Wolf Hall never appealed to me, and like you, I saw Howard's End a while ago. Looking forward to some new things and new seasons of old things, especially Miss Scarlet. 

I've never been to Jamaica! 

[Winter2024]

[11/11/24] @catwoman500 , I am still UPSET the Duke left with his handsome self. Will be skipping Ms. Scarlet when it returns.

But I cannot wait for All Creatures to return in January.  🙃🙃🙃

[catwoman500]

@Winter2024 ... You are like one of my friends who won't be watching Miss Scarlet. She's boycotting because of the Duke leaving, too. LOL

[MsStretch]

@Winter2024 , first of all, in the cat world, you have to understand that cats are the ones in control of their human caretakers.  You might think you are, but they will have no problem reminding you that you must cater to their whims on their terms.  And be very clear that Mister had obviously adopted YOU, not the other way around.

Of course, I am kidding. 😁 Well, a little.  You would be surprised at how much I have bent over backwards for the kids.  But you will have a friend for life (whether you like it or not).

The bone density scan (DEXA) is a piece of cake and doesn't take that long -- 10 mins. max as I recall.  I was positioned on a table and they passed an x-ray scanner arm over my body.  No, they do not slide you into a tube like a CT, PT scan or MRI.  They concentrated on my hips and spine.

As the time gets closer to your appointment, the imaging facility (not the doctor who issued the order) will probably be contacting you to issue any final prep instructions.  Yes, absolutely no metal.  I wore leggings, a regular shirt, and sports bra, and I passed the muster, but there was also the option to use a hospital gown that they provide.  I did not take any vitamins prior, calcium or not, and that would include any multis, or NSAIDS (ibuprofen, naproxen). I can't remember any special diet restrictions (at the time, I was having so many different scans, they get all jumbled up).

[catwoman500]

@MsStretch ...Oooh, OUCH! Sorry about that close loss to the Steelers, but Eagles overcame the curse of losing when we are in Dallas yesterday, wahoo!

Should be interesting on Thursday. 🏈 

[Winter2024]

@MsStretch @LaDolceVita @catwoman500 

*** [Friday 11/8/24]

I am heading to send the 3 of you a COPY of this post = you are welcome to send me back a reply rather than post here. Whatever works for you is appreciated.

*** [Thursday 11/7/24]

When you can/want to - please tell me about YOUR Bone Density Test.

These days it is like pulling teeth to get medical folks to slow down enough to ANSWER questions.  😤😤😤

Yes, was told - NO deodorant, powder, underwire bra, metal buttons or calcium (I take a women's 50+ multi) within 24 hours of test.

PER GOOGLE.

It is okay to eat food with calcium.

Now, this is where I am totally CONFUSED.  🤔

Is this a full body scan = you are put into those machines that have a belt that slides you in and out?

Or an x-ray like mammograms?

My 1st one is this month, 27th.

Hoping to hear from you ladies before that.

Thanks,

Nicole  👵

[catwoman500]

@Winter2024 ...Ditto what @MsStretch said about the DEXA scan. Easy Peasy.  It maybe took 10 min., that was all. No metal and I wore almost the same outfit as MsStretch. I don't think I took my Glucosamine/Chondroitin until after I got home, but this is one of the easiest things to have done. No sweat.

[MsStretch]

@wilful , did your Corvair also have the gear shift on the dashboard?  More like a gear lever.  I had a '63, maybe it was a '64, so not sure if all Corvairs were like that.

@Winter2024 , do you have a litterbox?  If not, expect in and out from Mister all winter long.

@LaDolceVita , glad you are almost done with doc appointments, seems like I have a slew coming up.  Another CT scan.  One with nephrologist because my sodium has been consistently low.  And I have an app't. with primary somewhere in there. 

Maybe you can consider the once-a-year infusion therapy for your osteoporosis.  Takes about fifteen minutes and I much prefer it to taking pills daily.  Good for you for keeping up the exercise and activity because that definitely helps! 👍

First time I have bought a vehicle online, but I just was not motivated to go out to dealers and shop around and listen to all the spiels.  Just wanted to get it done as quickly and painlessly as possible.  My truck had rejected inspection sticker and technically illegal, so I was loathe to push my luck to keep driving it around.  I was very satisfied with the experience.

@catwoman500 , looking forward to a week from Thurs. 🏈  Maybe.  Commanders are getting to the serious teams now.  Let's see if they can keep it going. 🤞 Only div. team they have played so far is the Giants.

[wilful]

 @MsStretch  Yes, my Corvair did have the gear lever on the dashboard.

[LaDolceVita]

Hello everyone I am glad the Porch is being frequented again!   Almost done with my doctor appointments.  Last week was the dermatologist, they took a biopsy of what might be psoriasis.   I had no idea they would do such a thing.   Gave me presciption for Tretinoin,  for my vanity that is.   Really does nice things for the skin, even after one use.  Next will be the female doctor, I will try to get help for my osteoporosis. 

@MsStretch   I admire your bravery in going through Carvana.  I have no experience with these onlne car people.  I test drove my Explorer and I am still not happy with it.   It looks good from the outside but is not particularly comfortable.  It jumps all over unless you drive it in "eco" mode.  Does not feel comfy like my Honda did.

@Winter2024  Please let us know about your Dexa scan.  I am now doing a version of rucking 😎.   That means I leash walk one of the dogs upt to the dog pen with a 12 lb weight vest and then do Zach Bush's 4 minute workout.   

[MsStretch]

Checking in, @DaveMcK .  I know, it has been awhile for me.  Lot of things have been going on, nothing of any particular importance, just easy to get distracted.

I voted about 4 weeks ago, not long after early voting started in VA.  When I went there, I ran into only 2 other voters.  On Thurs., my neighbor/friend went to vote and she said the line was wrapped around the building! 😮 She didn't wait, decided to go back early on Fri. Like that would be any better being the last day to vote early -- it wasn't.  She stood in line for 2 hours!

Ended up giving up hope on my good old Toyota truck, the one with the rusted frame, and bought a bright red 2020 Honda HR-V Sport SUV.  First automatic I have ever owned, other than my first car (Corvair) over 50 years ago!  Also, first Honda.  I'm wondering if I will ever get used to driving an automatic.  Even if I had found someone willing to block-weld the frame on the truck (I didn't), it would've taken months and god knows the cost.  I bought the Honda online at Carvana, and had it delivered.  Yep, bought it sight unseen (other than the 360° view on the website) and no test drive.  Checked the CarFax, etc., etc.  Good enough. 

@catwoman500 , looking like a new team in DC. Eagles might have some competition in the div.  Hope I don't eat my words, but just saying.  However, Commanders and Eagles meet for first time in 2 weeks. 🤞

@Winter2024 , gotta ask about Mr.  How's he doing?  I've had to plug in the kitty encampment a few cold nights in the past weeks.  Don't want the kids freezing their little toe beans. 🐾

[catwoman500]

@MsStretch ...Good luck with the new SUV! Love red!

Yes, Your Commanders are doing very well. Wonder what will happen when they meet the Eagles here in Philly???? It's a Thursday night game which means I won't get my 5% discount at the Acme on Sunday for wearing my Eagles gear! 😾

[wilful]

  Hey MsStretch - your mention of your first car(the Corvair) brought back memories.  In 1959 I bought a Remarkable Rear Engine Corvair!!  Kept it for several years. In addition to being rear engine - it was air cooled. I haven't thought of that car in years.  Good memories.

[DaveMcK]

I would like to see everyone check in. 

Have you voted yet?

We voted about a week ago at our retirement center which has an early voting poll. 

We have had several nights of temps below freezing so our gardens are done.

Happy Halloween!

[catwoman500]

@DaveMcK ...Happy Halloween to you!  🦇🕷🕸🎃

We have had crazy temps. Warm, cold, and now for tonight's Trick or Treating it will be 80!!!! Kids will finally be able to show off their costumes instead of hiding them under coats!

We have saved a bit on heating costs this Fall!

I voted by mail several weeks ago. I like how our county contacts you to tell you your ballot was received. 

Hope all of you have a safe and happy Halloween.

[catwoman500]

Not sure what happened to my photo from yesterday, but all I see now is a gray box.

Sorry. When I posted it, it was a cat in a witch hat costume.