MORNING ROLL CALL SEPTEMBER 2024

[DaveMcK]

MORNING ROLL CALL SEPTEMBER 2024

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

Happy Birthday to all of our September Birthday members.

[iLuvAutumn]

@catwoman500 and @LaDolceVita , you guys watching the series that start TONIGHT - Moonflower Murders?  🤔

I am - luv mysteries.  💃💃💃

[iLuvAutumn]

@MsStretch , I just looked up what Weight Bearing mean't.

Will your annual infusion for osteoporosis take it away or are you stuck with it?

Are the calcium supplements prescribed or over the counter?

What weight bearing exercise are you doing?

*** Anyone have pre-diabetes like I do? IF yes, would luv to get some TIPS on getting rid of it BEFORE next year's Medicare bloodwork. Doctor said exercise [I walk inside my Studio Apt EVERY night for an hour - slow/lol] and Mediterrean Low Carb diet  😭😭😭  MISSING my junk food.

Thanks,

Nicole  🙃🙃🙃

[MsStretch]

@iLuvAutumn , for sure, Mr. has claimed you as his new best bud. 😻💕

Willie Mae got mats on her hindquarters which I tried to brush out (gotta hit her from behind), but only got a few strokes in before she turned to grab my hand and let me know that's a little too close for her comfort.  Go figure. 🤦‍♀️

@LaDolceVita , I feel you on the bone density scans.  In fact, this Tuesday, I get my annual infusion for osteoporosis.   That and continuing with the calcium supplements and weight bearing exercise. 

My Toyota Tacoma just failed inspection for frame rust. Apparently known issue with Tacomas, but my truck was not on recall list.  Mostly cold weather states -- NY, PA  -- road salt, the usual culprits, but because my truck is registered in VA (considered a "temperate state"), it's not considered a problem. I went through my VIN # and my truck comes back as "No safety issues currently". What?!  Excuse me, but I beg to differ! 😖 Have been round and round with Toyota, but even if they agreed, we're talking 8-10 months down the road.  Mechanic suggested block welding might fix it, so in process of finding body shop who can... will do it.  Also looking at new (used) vehicles.  This sucks.  Just need something to get around in, nothing fancy, just an occasional ride.  Ah, well, back to the drawing board.

[iLuvAutumn]

@MsStretch , Mr. is the SAME with that area and at 1st I thought he had cancer growths!!!  😱😱😱

Then when I started to BRUSH him, when he is in the MOOD  🙄🙄🙄,  I guess it fell off. Just found it in the area he has TAKEN OVER (owes me rent) when I was digging through my plastic container on the floor. Yes, he LEANS against it to GROOM for hours - got to stay HANDSOME I guess.

Oh so that is what my 1st Bone Density in November is for. SO GLAD you and @LaDolceVita mentioned it.

Gosh, I feel you on the CAR. My inspection is due in December and HOPE my 2006 Hyundai Elantra passes. Only FAILED one year so far. Bought it in 2018. GOOD LUCK!!!

Nicole  🙃🙃🙃

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[*** MS. STRETCH wrote: For sure, Mr. has claimed you as his new best bud. 😻💕

Willie Mae got mats on her hindquarters which I tried to brush out (gotta hit her from behind), but only got a few strokes in before she turned to grab my hand and let me know that's a little too close for her comfort.  Go figure. 🤦‍♀️

@LaDolceVita , I feel you on the bone density scans.  In fact, this Tuesday, I get my annual infusion for osteoporosis.   That and continuing with the calcium supplements and weight bearing exercise. 

My Toyota Tacoma just failed inspection for frame rust. Apparently known issue with Tacomas, but my truck was not on recall list.  Mostly cold weather states -- NY, PA  -- road salt, the usual culprits, but because my truck is registered in VA (considered a "temperate state"), it's not considered a problem. I went through my VIN # and my truck comes back as "No safety issues currently". What?!  Excuse me, but I beg to differ! 😖 Have been round and round with Toyota, but even if they agreed, we're talking 8-10 months down the road.  Mechanic suggested block welding might fix it, so in process of finding body shop who can... will do it.  Also looking at new (used) vehicles.  This sucks.  Just need something to get around in, nothing fancy, just an occasional ride.  Ah, well, back to the drawing board. ***]

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[iLuvAutumn]

Lol @MsStretch , your Willie Mae Stick gave me an IDEA. Here is Mr. ENJOYING his Spa Day (old dish brush). 📸  Attachment  📸

[iLuvAutumn]

@Frozenoem I HOPE your House Sale goes well BIG BRO and @LaDolceVita I am still WAITING on my Doggie Pictures  🐕🐕🐕.

Luv you BOTH,

Nicole  🤗🤗🤗

[iLuvAutumn]

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@MsStretch , guess WHO just jumped into my LAP  🤗🤗🤗

[iLuvAutumn]

@LaDolceVita and @catwoman500  , I got a PBS email TODAY and totally HAPPY!!!  💃💃💃

I signed up to get NEWS from one of the PBS stations I was getting on my PBS app.
 
Are guys PLANNING on watching this? I am!!! I LUV this show.

New Show News: Maigret.

The first contemporary television adaptation of Georges Simenon’s beloved novels about the streetwise Parisian Chief Inspector Jules Maigret will be coming to MASTERPIECE on PBS!  Get all the exclusive details on the cast and more.

[catwoman500]

@iLuvAutumn ...Yes, saw that in my newsletter, too. Looks like a good one!

[iLuvAutumn]

My BIG BRO @Frozenoem and SPECIAL Friend @Therapist4u - you are BOTH in my thoughts today. Chronic pain is no picnic!!!  Nicole  🤗🤗🤗  and  🤗🤗🤗

[LaDolceVita]

@allPorchers 😀.Still finishing up doc visits.  Calcium score was 53, so no follow up required.  Bone scan not so good, I am doing heel drops and jumping up and down and some supplements.  I grew up eating dairy and never stopped,  had tons of calcium in the form of yogurt and kefir and cheese.   Still osteoporosis.

 Anyway, to the eye doctor this week then a bit of a break.

@MsStretch  funny cat pictures!!   Hope to beback soon😉.

[iLuvAutumn]

Hmmmm, and I need some DOGGIE pictures from you @LaDolceVita . Wonder IF I will get any for my birthday this month.  🤔🤔🤔

SO GLAD you had good news for some of your medical stuff. Happy dance!!!  💃💃💃

Nicole  🙃🙃🙃

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[*** DOLCE wrote: Porchers 😀.Still finishing up doc visits.  Calcium score was 53, so no follow up required.  Bone scan not so good, I am doing heel drops and jumping up and down and some supplements.  I grew up eating dairy and never stopped,  had tons of calcium in the form of yogurt and kefir and cheese.   Still osteoporosis.

 Anyway, to the eye doctor this week then a bit of a break.

@MsStretch  funny cat pictures!!   Hope to beback soon😉. ***]

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[MsStretch]

@iLuvAutumn , good news you have a kitty co-caretaker. 

When I first noticed that this stray cat had stashed babies under my deck, I immediately put a bowl of my indoor kitty's food out for the munchkins.  At first op, I got some cheapo DG brand wet food to feed the little guys and they were more than happy with that.  But, of course, that changed and it ended up just being easier to feed them with the cat food I already had on hand.  My indoor cats always liked Friskies Shreds, so shreds it was.  Cheapie stinky pate from DG was out.  *sighs*   And over time, they have refined their tastes.  Not big on chicken or turkey blends, no pate, beef occasionally, and so it goes.  Flash forward to present -- now here I am, getting autoship orders from Chewy just to feed the outdoor cats.  Friskies wet food.  Friskies or Purina dry food, Meow Mix if I have a coupon.  Friskies treats, no Temptations or moist treats. 

I refuse to try any little cans (at twice the price) of Fancy Feast or Sheba or the like because God forbid, they become accustomed to the really expensive food! 🙀 My neighbor (and co-caretaker) feeds her diabetic cat expensive food because she has to and will occasionally put a dish out for Giorgio and Willie Mae.  I told her to stop.  Don't get them used to those pricey little cans.  They will not go back.  Little fur-hooligans.

[DaveMcK]

Good night everyone and hoping you all have a restful night's sleep!

[iLuvAutumn]

Thank you Dave @DaveMcK and the same to you and Mary.

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[*** DAVE wrote: Good night everyone and hoping you all have a restful night's sleep! ***]

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[MsStretch]

@catwoman500 , congrats on an Eagles 🦅 win, although condolences to @DaveMcK for the loss.  Hard to believe it's that time of year again.

Glad to hear everyone is hanging in there in spite of the travails life keeps throwing at us.  Mick Jagger warned us.

🎵 What a drag it is getting old.🎵

[catwoman500]

Hola! @MsStretch 

Thanks! Yeah, It was a back-and-forth game for sure, and I still don't get why our first "home game" was in Brazil! 🦅

[iLuvAutumn]

Lol @catwoman500 , the team needed a VACATION 😂🤣

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[*** CATWOMAN wrote: Hola! Thanks! Yeah, It was a back-and-forth game for sure, and I still don't get why our first "home game" was in Brazil! 🦅  ***]

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[catwoman500]

@iLuvAutumn , Funny! 😸

[MsStretch]

🎂Happy birthday, @iLuvAutumn .  For your viewing pleasure:

Willie Mae demonstrates the proper usage of the Willie Mae stick. Handy for feral cats who tend to get over stimulated and will not hesitate to grab an exposed hand.

Giorgio enjoying a tummy rub with the Willie Mae stick and making air biscuits

[iLuvAutumn]

They are ADORABLE @MsStretch !!!!

Thank you SO MUCH - Happy Dance triple time 💃💃💃 💃💃💃 💃💃💃

On a serious note @Frozenoem I saw your post about your Parkinson (Health Forum) and tagged the porchers in my response. Luv you BIG BRO  🤗🤗🤗

Everyone else, ENJOY your day!!!

Nicole  🙃🙃🙃

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[*** MS. STRETCH wrote:

🎂Happy birthday.  For your viewing pleasure. 📸  2 Attachments  📸

Willie Mae demonstrates the proper usage of the Willie Mae stick. Handy for feral cats who tend to get over stimulated and will not hesitate to grab an exposed hand.

Giorgio enjoying a tummy rub with the Willie Mae stick and making air biscuits

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[LaDolceVita]

Hello folks, I am still alive and well, actually doing very well.  I made it to my initial annual physical, no problems on blood work or exam.  Keeping the blood glucose and blood pressure within reason although not where I would like.  Heading for calcium score and bone density test next week.  I kind of expect problems with both.  

Weather turning cooler thankfully although we will have another hot week before Labor Day.  All dogs, chickens doing well.  Deer rampaging in the garden.   Moving here is the smartest  and best thing I have done in a long time 😍.

[iLuvAutumn]

1 comment [Saturday 8/24/24 12:58pm ET]

WHERE IS EVERYONE???  🤔🤔🤔

Well my door curtain from Amazon got delivered TODAY and got working on it and just FINISHED.

Mr. 🐈 was IN AND OUT during installation and after.

Lucky for me, my door is METAL and I didnot use all of the curtain and the part I use has the MAGNETS for CLOSURE.

So NO closure needed as magnets close on door. GRATEFUL!!!

▶️***(1) @MsStretch , my birthday is NEXT MONTH, can you post a picture of Queen Willie Mae  🐈  and Prince Giorgio 🐈 as my gift. I seem to remember you had posted when you had more furbabies. Lol, tempted to go try to find those darling pictures.

▶️***(2) @DaveMcK , I hope you and Mary are well.

▶️***(3) @Therapist4u , thanks for all the kudos and support in other forums. Gosh, I even gave everyone kudos HERE = stopped being lazy.

▶️***(4) @LaDolceVita and @catwoman500 , I finally broke down, stopped crying and re-installed my free PBS android app only to find out no more Grantchester. Hmmm, when does it return and do we get the same Vicar? So far Sydney has been my favorite and was so glad I was able to binge on his episodes on Prime. I still miss the other channels with shows I really luved. Lol, lots and lots of INTELLIGENT programs now which totally bore me. But at least ALL channels have the SAME Masterpiece so I will get to see All Creatures in January as Catwoman told me.

▶️***(5) Last, but well luved BIG BRO. Hope the sale went through @Frozenoem . 

Nicole  🙃🙃🙃

[Therapist4u]

HI NICOLE!

Back to no notifications, even with tags, so I just happened to see this as I was scrolling for a minute....thanks!

In short, not doing well...b/c some meds still in short supply &/or backordered ...or Docs keep rescheduling & delaying imp RXs...altho did have another epidural which helped a bit....with sparse RX this year = new areas like hip now hurting along with knees, back, hand etc.....that basturdArthur Itis acting like Pac Man >>>>eatin up all da jointz....but not a gonna give up....no Siree BOB! LOL!

Just not up ta no mo wrtin rite now....

Miss y’all good FRONT PORCH PEEPS.....besides you NICOLE....that’d be @DaveMcK & the other 3 fine womanz here >>>> @LaDolceVita @MsStretch @catwoman500 and of course hoping for the best... for the best FROZE I know.... @Frozenoem

In the areas experiencing the dangerous heat waves....be sure to limit your time outdoors and stay hydrated!

Stay safe....&...Take care!

☮️  🌩 🌦 ~Allen

🌈  ⛵  🌞

[MsStretch]

@iLuvAutumn , obviously you won't be able to leave your door open.  So Mr. will have to get used to closed doors.  If he is inside, he will let you know he wants out and all you can do is just periodically check when he is outside.  I was going to suggest that the only other option is a cat door when I saw your most recent post.  But you rent?  The landlord might have something to say about that. 🙄

Since Mr. is already comfortable coming inside and making himself at home, you might want to seriously consider introducing a litter box.  When it is bitterly cold and snowing, he might be less likely to want to go outside, and if he has "options", he won't have to.  Last resort would be to provide some sort of outdoor shelter.  The cheapest alternative is a styrofoam cooler or meat packing box (for insulation), easy to cut a door in the side, weigh the lid down, and fill it with straw, not blankets.  Straw also has insulating properties and they can burrow or nest in it.  Blankets will retain moisture and are not good at maintaining a cat's body heat.

Welcome to winter cat camping.  I remember the kids' first winter.  Any chance at trying to domesticate them and get them to come inside was a dismal failure.  On of their first shelters was a styrofoam Omaha Meats box.  Still have it and the occasional possum will use it.  However, Willie Mae and Giorgio's winter encampment has evolved over the years (coming up on their 8th winter) to igloos and heated kitty beds and sheds (and yes, it can get expensive), but since Mr. will come inside, that's a major step.  And we have seen other ferals come and go.  I dearly miss Stellar (Giorgio's brother), Boz, Armani, BUC every day. 😢😿

[iLuvAutumn]

@MsStretch , lol - I was angry today when I turned on my HEAT here in Virginia this morning (early) to do my yearly TEST before I really need it. Don't know IF your side of Virginia was in 40's overnight but glad mine was. Got a chance to turn on heat. Anyway, ended up having to call Maintenance (grateful an oldster like us) who thanked me for TESTING. Said he wished other tenants would do this rather than wait and then c.ssing him out when WINTER arrives and units need maintenance. NOW TO REASON FOR POSTING - guess what. Mr.  🐈  is FINALLY using Roz's (studio apt next door to mine) MEGAMANSION. Happy Dance!!!  💃💃💃  Spotted the little s.it going into it while I and Larry (maintenance) were talking on my porch on his way out. Now keep in mind Mr.  🐈  has been SCRATCHING the s.it out of my Front Door of late feeling a need to exert his I guess Cat Ownership Over Human/lol.  🙄🙄🙄  Well NEWS ALERT for him, now that I know he FINALLY has a SAFE & WARM place outside AGAIN, my door will ONLY open for BREAKFAST as no-one else does this meal. I am doing 5 days dry and 2 wet with LEFTOVER dry he has NOT finished for that week. Roz does have an INDOOR cat who HATES Mr. and when she does a DOOR DASH when she can, will pick a fight outside with Mr. Me and Roz were saying she is VERY LUCKY he WALKS AWAY, being a gentleman. I have spotted ANOTHER cat drinking from his water bowl on Ms. G's porch (now Max's). Roz had been putting water and food out for him. She had gotten frustrated as he was doing his I WANT CHICKEN routine. Told her NOT to stress and just leave out water and food Sweetie  🐈  (her indoor cat,a rescue) does NOT EAT. Lol, we were BOTH letting the CATS  🐈🐈  mess with our budget. Nope, eat or starve NOW the we are PRO Cat Owners. Today is my 1st day of keeping my door shut after Larry left. About 4:30pm ET, NO scratching so far. Guess he ate Roz's food.  👍👍👍  Food Question: Do you have a cat food brand? I tried way too many brands since I "inherited" him this May 2024. FRISKIES, some kinds, he finishes. Gosh, way too many kinds of Friskies in my opinion. Nicole  🙃🙃🙃

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[*** MS. STRETCH wrote: Obviously you won't be able to leave your door open.  So Mr. will have to get used to closed doors.  If he is inside, he will let you know he wants out and all you can do is just periodically check when he is outside.  I was going to suggest that the only other option is a cat door when I saw your most recent post.  But you rent?  The landlord might have something to say about that. 🙄

Since Mr. is already comfortable coming inside and making himself at home, you might want to seriously consider introducing a litter box.  When it is bitterly cold and snowing, he might be less likely to want to go outside, and if he has "options", he won't have to.  Last resort would be to provide some sort of outdoor shelter.  The cheapest alternative is a styrofoam cooler or meat packing box (for insulation), easy to cut a door in the side, weigh the lid down, and fill it with straw, not blankets.  Straw also has insulating properties and they can burrow or nest in it.  Blankets will retain moisture and are not good at maintaining a cat's body heat.

Welcome to winter cat camping.  I remember the kids' first winter.  Any chance at trying to domesticate them and get them to come inside was a dismal failure.  On of their first shelters was a styrofoam Omaha Meats box.  Still have it and the occasional possum will use it.  However, Willie Mae and Giorgio's winter encampment has evolved over the years (coming up on their 8th winter) to igloos and heated kitty beds and sheds (and yes, it can get expensive), but since Mr. will come inside, that's a major step.  And we have seen other ferals come and go.  I dearly miss Stellar (Giorgio's brother), Boz, Armani, BUC every day. 😢😿 ***]

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[Frozenoem]

Alrighty then ai live kinda. Thought tremors no problem then learned more side effects come with Parkinson’s Disease.

Still attempting to clean house for new possible owner, only 6 more rooms and attic and garage.

While attempting to remain upright on large quantity of med’s and pain killers.

At least I found my library book from 5 years ago to return. Niece packed it pre-pandemic from my home library. , only took me 6 years to locate 🤬.

Moral of story never get assistance from someone that has never moved.

So consider me absent for awhile more, need to find my happy place on medications. Functioning vs Stoned- honestly feel like I’m in the 1960-70’s again on most days.

Bold text is not shouting, it’s an attempt to see my typing. Can’t see optometrist until O get my vax and other shots on Monday. Then maybe I can lose my hippy hairdo and get a shave, in 2 more weeks.

Will have suggestions on cat doors for sliders (sliding glass doors for apt’s when happy med balance happens - maybe. Might require pocket hole jig from Lowe’s $30 and 1x1’s for windows or 2x4’s for sliding doors, and polyisocyanurate . If you don’t live in crime rampant area. 

Dreadful having construction background, (diy level)and attempting to explain again.Easier just to do, than explain.Translation my verbal skills have disappeared for the moment.🤬

@Therapist4u I’m really hearing you.

Froze

[iLuvAutumn]

Thanks BIG BRO @Frozenoem , I look forward to hearing your Cat Door suggestions. And feel better!!!  🤗🤗🤗

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[*** BIG BRO wrote: Alrighty then ai live kinda. Thought tremors no problem then learned more side effects come with Parkinson’s Disease.

Still attempting to clean house for new possible owner, only 6 more rooms and attic and garage.

While attempting to remain upright on large quantity of med’s and pain killers.

At least I found my library book from 5 years ago to return. Niece packed it pre-pandemic from my home library. , only took me 6 years to locate 🤬.

Moral of story never get assistance from someone that has never moved.

So consider me absent for awhile more, need to find my happy place on medications. Functioning vs Stoned- honestly feel like I’m in the 1960-70’s again on most days.

Bold text is not shouting, it’s an attempt to see my typing. Can’t see optometrist until O get my vax and other shots on Monday. Then maybe I can lose my hippy hairdo and get a shave, in 2 more weeks.

Will have suggestions on cat doors for sliders (sliding glass doors for apt’s when happy med balance happens - maybe. Might require pocket hole jig from Lowe’s $30 and 1x1’s for windows or 2x4’s for sliding doors, and polyisocyanurate . If you don’t live in crime rampant area. 

Dreadful having construction background, (diy level)and attempting to explain again.Easier just to do, than explain.Translation my verbal skills have disappeared for the moment.🤬

@Therapist4u I’m really hearing you.

Froze ***]

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[MsStretch]

@iLuvAutumn , oh my goodness, I didn't know that Mr. had actually started coming inside.  Congratulations on becoming one of the lucky recipients of the CDS (Cat Distribution System).  Looks like you're his new adopted mom. 😻