USMB Coffee Shop IV

[Sherry]

Whats up folks? getting ready for winter? it's hitting here. this week is going to be down in the teens.

You know us, boring as usual...

 

[Spoonman]

I like the stone work on the basement Spoon.

thanks. that had been painted concrete blocks. I was never happy with it. I put the stone up about 6 years ago. I've been real happy with it.

 

[Spoonman]

Whats up folks? getting ready for winter? it's hitting here. this week is going to be down in the teens.

Do you have all your firewood cut and stacked??

most of it. I have about 3 more chords to pull up to the house still.

Hombre would approve of your woodpile. It drives him nuts to see wood stacked directly against the house.

same here. I stack it in back a few hundred feet from the house all year and only bring it up near the house when it's getting cold and I'm ready to use it.

 

[gallantwarrior]

I know strollingbones doesn't visit much in here, but she has an ill hubby and feels unsafe in her home. A prayer list add?

I'd say so. Strollingbones is good people.

 

[saveliberty]

I know strollingbones doesn't visit much in here, but she has an ill hubby and feels unsafe in her home. A prayer list add?

I'd say so. Strollingbones is good people.

...and apparently well armed.

 

[gallantwarrior]

Went to to get some new work shoes and I came back with a new gym outfit. I needed one anyway, as the one I have is a bit old, but still wearable. I bought a pair of compression pants, which are so difficult to get on, I almost thought they didn't fit, but they do. They are meant to be snug on my body. I also have a new purple top to go with it. And I did remember the work shoes, lol.

If you work on your feet, there are special shoes that incorporate springs in the heels, some in the entire sole. I know loads of (elderly) people who swear by them. They relieve a lot of the stress you experience when you have to stand up all day.

 

[Foxfyre]

Went to to get some new work shoes and I came back with a new gym outfit. I needed one anyway, as the one I have is a bit old, but still wearable. I bought a pair of compression pants, which are so difficult to get on, I almost thought they didn't fit, but they do. They are meant to be snug on my body. I also have a new purple top to go with it. And I did remember the work shoes, lol.

If you work on your feet, there are special shoes that incorporate springs in the heels, some in the entire sole. I know loads of (elderly) people who swear by them. They relieve a lot of the stress you experience when you have to stand up all day.

But please PLEASE don't get the kind where the springs are exposed. I can't tell you how many work comp claims I worked for trip and fall when people hooked those springs on something and fell.

Edit: okay that was a lie. I can tell you. There were four separate cases, two of them resulting in fairly serious injuries. But considering how few people actually wear those shoes, that was quite a lot.

 

[saveliberty]

What about the ones with roller skates in them?

 

[Foxfyre]

LOL. Never had a case with those, but I don't think they would be any more dangerous than those with the exposed springs.

 

[gallantwarrior]

We're about to put on a loooooooooong movie and I doubt I'll stay awake for the whole thing, so I'm going to go ahead and sign off for tonight. Ya'll have a great evening and we'll see you in the morning.

Good night darlinks. I love you guys.

And we're still keeping vigil for

Harper (Save's granddaughter),
Sunshine,
Pogo’s friend Pat and special comfort for Pogo,
TK, and TK's grandma,
Sheila’s friend Shirley,
Spoonie, Ringel, 007, and Sheila's sore backs,
Sherry’s Mom,
Hombre,
Pix,
Becki and Becki’s hubby,
Sheila and son Andrew,
Noomi’s Auntie Marj and Nana,
Sheila's sore foot post surgery healing,
Complete healing for Mrs. Ringel and the Ringels in difficult transition,
Ollie and Mrs. O for a complete recovery,
GW's student/friend Sean, his injured brother, and their family,
Tresha and hubby,
Gracie and Moki,
All of us and those we care about who are looking for work,
Safe travels for those traveling,
All who are dealing with colds and flu,
And all others we love and hold in concern.

And the light is on awaiting the return of Oddball, Sunshine, Jughead, Sheila, and Becki and all the others who have been MIA lately. We hope everyone is okay.

P.S. Sometimes in the editing of the vigil list or when I have switched computers, somebody gets dropped that is supposed to be on it. This will always be inadvertent and if ya'll would call it to my attention, it would be much appreciated.​

I like to review this list every day. Let's me focus my positive vibes where requested, and needed. Sean's brother is doing well, so might be removed from the list. I'd like to request my daughter's friend/mentor, Sachenda be put back on the list. Her cancer has returned and they are planning on aggressive treatment with a lesser percent of success. My daughter is going to visit for Thanksgiving and hope it won't be the last holiday she gets to share with Sachenda. Thank you, Foxy.

Will do G.W.

Thank you, Foxy. My daughter is pretty distressed that her friend and mentor has had this relapse. She's talking as if this might be the last Thanksgiving she has to share with Sachenda. I hope not. Sachenda is very important to my daughter.

 

[Foxfyre]

Whats up folks? getting ready for winter? it's hitting here. this week is going to be down in the teens.

Do you have all your firewood cut and stacked??

most of it. I have about 3 more chords to pull up to the house still.

Hombre would approve of your woodpile. It drives him nuts to see wood stacked directly against the house.

same here. I stack it in back a few hundred feet from the house all year and only bring it up near the house when it's getting cold and I'm ready to use it.

Even so you have it separated with the steps so it isn't right up against the house. That's a good thing. Do you protect it with a tarp or just leave it exposed on top?

 

[Foxfyre]

We're about to put on a loooooooooong movie and I doubt I'll stay awake for the whole thing, so I'm going to go ahead and sign off for tonight. Ya'll have a great evening and we'll see you in the morning.

Good night darlinks. I love you guys.

And we're still keeping vigil for

Harper (Save's granddaughter),
Sunshine,
Pogo’s friend Pat and special comfort for Pogo,
TK, and TK's grandma,
Sheila’s friend Shirley,
Spoonie, Ringel, 007, and Sheila's sore backs,
Sherry’s Mom,
Hombre,
Pix,
Becki and Becki’s hubby,
Sheila and son Andrew,
Noomi’s Auntie Marj and Nana,
Sheila's sore foot post surgery healing,
Complete healing for Mrs. Ringel and the Ringels in difficult transition,
Ollie and Mrs. O for a complete recovery,
GW's student/friend Sean, his injured brother, and their family,
Tresha and hubby,
Gracie and Moki,
All of us and those we care about who are looking for work,
Safe travels for those traveling,
All who are dealing with colds and flu,
And all others we love and hold in concern.

And the light is on awaiting the return of Oddball, Sunshine, Jughead, Sheila, and Becki and all the others who have been MIA lately. We hope everyone is okay.

P.S. Sometimes in the editing of the vigil list or when I have switched computers, somebody gets dropped that is supposed to be on it. This will always be inadvertent and if ya'll would call it to my attention, it would be much appreciated.​

I like to review this list every day. Let's me focus my positive vibes where requested, and needed. Sean's brother is doing well, so might be removed from the list. I'd like to request my daughter's friend/mentor, Sachenda be put back on the list. Her cancer has returned and they are planning on aggressive treatment with a lesser percent of success. My daughter is going to visit for Thanksgiving and hope it won't be the last holiday she gets to share with Sachenda. Thank you, Foxy.

Will do G.W.

Thank you, Foxy. My daughter is pretty distressed that her friend and mentor has had this relapse. She's talking as if this might be the last Thanksgiving she has to share with Sachenda. I hope not. Sachenda is very important to my daughter.

I hear that. But I know a lot of folks who were supposed to be long ago gone and they're still very much with us and enjoying quality of life. What will be will be, but there is every reason for hope.

 

[gallantwarrior]

The most exciting Christmas thing we've ever done, other than the luminarias at Old Town here in Albuquerque, was the Christmas on the Pecos on the Pecos River that runs through Carlsbad NM. A lot of the old historic homes have large yards that slope to the river's edge. And the folks go all out to decorate big time for the pleasure of folks transported on boats up and down the river. Some are just awesome. That plus live music, food vendors, etc. make for a very nice evening though probably small potatoes to a lot of you.

Our Biopark here in Albuquerque goes all out too with an amazing light show on the nature walks.

We were in Las Vegas on New Years eve one time but found that not to our liking. Instead of staying over until New Years Day as planned we managed to get our tickets changed and flew home that night.

Growing up in a military family, you move often, sometimes at inopportune times. One year, we moved from NC to CA and ended up spending Christmas at Carlsbad Caverns. I still remember that trip, even though I was only in second grade at the time. Every time I see a reference to Carlsbad, it brings back those memories...

 

[Gracie]

Moki is now home. He has all his meds and he seems to be doing fine. For now anyway. He's pumped with pain killers, they said.
We will know more in a couple of days and I will let you know. Thanks for all the good vibes and prayers.

 

[Gracie]

GallantWarrior..that is a beautiful name, Sachenda! I am so sorry to read of her trials. I hope she beats whatever it is.

Spoonman has a gorgeous garden! Couple of years ago he posted pics of it. I was drooling.

 

[Foxfyre]

The most exciting Christmas thing we've ever done, other than the luminarias at Old Town here in Albuquerque, was the Christmas on the Pecos on the Pecos River that runs through Carlsbad NM. A lot of the old historic homes have large yards that slope to the river's edge. And the folks go all out to decorate big time for the pleasure of folks transported on boats up and down the river. Some are just awesome. That plus live music, food vendors, etc. make for a very nice evening though probably small potatoes to a lot of you.

Our Biopark here in Albuquerque goes all out too with an amazing light show on the nature walks.

We were in Las Vegas on New Years eve one time but found that not to our liking. Instead of staying over until New Years Day as planned we managed to get our tickets changed and flew home that night.

Growing up in a military family, you move often, sometimes at inopportune times. One year, we moved from NC to CA and ended up spending Christmas at Carlsbad Caverns. I still remember that trip, even though I was only in second grade at the time. Every time I see a reference to Carlsbad, it brings back those memories...

That was probably before Christmas on the Pecos was started, but hope it was a good memory. I have bad and good memories of going to Carlsbad (often) because I grew up in southeast New Mexico 90 miles or less from Carlsbad. So of course all the relatives and out-of-state friends who came to see us wanted to go to the Caverns.

Some of those trips were tough because the folks were heavy partiers back then and that was not fun for the kids. Pretty scary at times. But the Caverns themselves I loved then and now--especially then because it was still pretty primitive. You went in and out on foot with a guide with the group. At some point he would have everybody sit down on the dirt trail and they would turn out the lights. True absolute darkness--not even a suggestion of light in any direction. It had a profound effect on me and I still remember it. Now it is constantly lit up throughout, there are paved trails and safety railings and you are handed a pamphlet and guide yourself. It just isn't the same.

 

[ChrisL]

We're about to put on a loooooooooong movie and I doubt I'll stay awake for the whole thing, so I'm going to go ahead and sign off for tonight. Ya'll have a great evening and we'll see you in the morning.

Good night darlinks. I love you guys.

And we're still keeping vigil for

Harper (Save's granddaughter),
Sunshine,
Pogo’s friend Pat and special comfort for Pogo,
TK, and TK's grandma,
Sheila’s friend Shirley,
Spoonie, Ringel, 007, and Sheila's sore backs,
Sherry’s Mom,
Hombre,
Pix,
Becki and Becki’s hubby,
Sheila and son Andrew,
Noomi’s Auntie Marj and Nana,
Sheila's sore foot post surgery healing,
Complete healing for Mrs. Ringel and the Ringels in difficult transition,
Ollie and Mrs. O for a complete recovery,
GW's student/friend Sean, his injured brother, and their family,
Tresha and hubby,
Gracie and Moki,
All of us and those we care about who are looking for work,
Safe travels for those traveling,
All who are dealing with colds and flu,
And all others we love and hold in concern.

And the light is on awaiting the return of Oddball, Sunshine, Jughead, Sheila, and Becki and all the others who have been MIA lately. We hope everyone is okay.

P.S. Sometimes in the editing of the vigil list or when I have switched computers, somebody gets dropped that is supposed to be on it. This will always be inadvertent and if ya'll would call it to my attention, it would be much appreciated.​

I like to review this list every day. Let's me focus my positive vibes where requested, and needed. Sean's brother is doing well, so might be removed from the list. I'd like to request my daughter's friend/mentor, Sachenda be put back on the list. Her cancer has returned and they are planning on aggressive treatment with a lesser percent of success. My daughter is going to visit for Thanksgiving and hope it won't be the last holiday she gets to share with Sachenda. Thank you, Foxy.

Will do G.W.

Thank you, Foxy. My daughter is pretty distressed that her friend and mentor has had this relapse. She's talking as if this might be the last Thanksgiving she has to share with Sachenda. I hope not. Sachenda is very important to my daughter.

that's sad. If I'm not intruding, how old is she?

 

[saveliberty]

It was a good day, my tail didn't poof up.

 

[gallantwarrior]

Moki is now home. He has all his meds and he seems to be doing fine. For now anyway. He's pumped with pain killers, they said.
We will know more in a couple of days and I will let you know. Thanks for all the good vibes and prayers.

Good furfam vibes coming for Loki. I have lost so many fur-fam members...I understand too well. I currently have two "old lady" kitties (17 & 18 yrs) and my doxie shows all the signs of impending kidney failure...I wonder just how many will make it south with me next summer.

 

[Gracie]

Moki is now home. He has all his meds and he seems to be doing fine. For now anyway. He's pumped with pain killers, they said.
We will know more in a couple of days and I will let you know. Thanks for all the good vibes and prayers.

Good furfam vibes coming for Loki. I have lost so many fur-fam members...I understand too well. I currently have two "old lady" kitties (17 & 18 yrs) and my doxie shows all the signs of impending kidney failure...I wonder just how many will make it south with me next summer.

All of 'em, hon. ALL of 'em.
FattyCat lived to 23. Only thing that finally took him down was bone cancer. And Moki is tough little guy. Been going outside to pee and poo, ate some mushy stuff I fixed for him, took his pills with no prob and is comfy on pillows on daddys bed. When karma had her tumors removed, she whined and cried all night. Not a peep out of moki.
So yep..yours will come south with you. Betcha.