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Post by flamingo on May 7, 2018 15:48:08 GMT -6
Ugh mwhip , that absolutely stinks and I'm sorry. My dad experienced some run-around like this when he had Lowes install carpet in my grandmother's house at some point. You're at their mercy with regards to who gets your job...you could get a great installer, or a lousy one (or w/o reliable transportation, apparently!) and Lowes or HD has no control over it since they're just kind of the middleman. If nothing gets worked out for this week, I'd take the first available date they have on the calendar, but then start scouting on your own for an independent installer that can do the work. Fingers crossed they show up tomorrow!
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Post by tgrimes on May 7, 2018 15:54:41 GMT -6
tgrimes did you ever get the culture back? That’s so frustrating mwhip. I’m having flashbacks of my experience with Empire. Yes & he went over them with me today. No superbug but it was growing 4 different viruses.
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Post by vino on May 7, 2018 16:06:43 GMT -6
tgrimes did you ever get the culture back? That’s so frustrating mwhip. I’m having flashbacks of my experience with Empire. Yes & he went over them with me today. No superbug but it was growing 4 different viruses. How was the appointment? Just wait for the procedure or can he bump it?
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Post by tgrimes on May 7, 2018 16:10:22 GMT -6
Just wait. His ears aren’t currently infected. One of the holes has already closed up and there’s fluid behind it. The other one has a little fluid but it can drain out if need be.
If he gets a fever in the next 2 weeks, I need to calm him in case his ear is infected.
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May 7, 2018 17:13:17 GMT -6
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Post by cagoldi on May 7, 2018 17:13:17 GMT -6
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Post by mwhip on May 7, 2018 17:34:50 GMT -6
So the part for the van for the installer is supposed to deliver first thing tomorrow morning. The guy said he would be here no later than 11 tomorrow. They asked if they could push everything back a day, which would mean carpet install Saturday. I told them no, we have plans. The carpet people can work around the hard wood guy if necessary.
Evie told her DCP that she wants a new mom. When I asked Evie why, she told me she wants a mom who let's her eat candy all the time and do whatever she wants.
My kitchen sink faucet is now not working when the hot water is on. It's fine on cold. And the water line to the dishwasher gets hot, so my brother told me (via phone) he thinks it's the faucet or shut off valve.
This shit always happens when H is out of town. I'm over this day and have no wine.
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Post by lfig on May 7, 2018 17:49:15 GMT -6
Omg, what a day. I’m just now having the adrenaline dump...Possible Trigger Warning...
Myself and one of my employees went to a remote campground today to post some signs and collect money and as we pulled up to a low water bridge there was a lady laid out across it and people giving her CPR. So we jumped out and called dispatch to send an ambulance and LE our way. She had slipped while pulling her kayak to the waters edge and got sucked into a culvert. She was underwater for about 5 minutes. She wasn’t breathing and had a ton of debris in her mouth. After almost 5 minutes of chest compressions she finally started spitting up water and vomiting a lot. And breathing of course too. It took almost 20 minutes for the ambulance to get there. She still wasn’t very responsive so we landed a helicopter in the field and flew her out to STL. I held it together until the husband hugged me and thanked us for having good timing and not hesitating to jump right in.
My phone has been ringing off the hook tonight with our LE guys calling to check on me and make sure I’m ok. Which I am...but can’t say I would be if the outcome had been different.
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Post by mwhip on May 7, 2018 17:57:57 GMT -6
lfig that is so scary! Glad you were there and able to think quickly.
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May 7, 2018 18:25:58 GMT -6
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Post by tallb on May 7, 2018 18:25:58 GMT -6
lfig holy sh*t that's terrifying. What a relief that she came to, keep us posted if you hear if she's okay. How old was she? I'd be a mess after that. peachsmama I'm so sorry about the dog too, gosh what a horrific visual to have to see first hand.
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May 7, 2018 18:29:54 GMT -6
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Post by tallb on May 7, 2018 18:29:54 GMT -6
+15 to being ok with work trips...MH leaves tomorrow for 3 days at the beach for work. He seems sad to be leaving us and we are all like, ok see you Friday👋.
I've been in a funk today, bit if a headache and no motivation at work. Everyone works remote on Mondays and I cannot focus when I have no motivation apparently. Self starter am I not.
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Post by wedding on May 7, 2018 18:43:43 GMT -6
I’m so glad you were there lfig but sorry you had to witness that.
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Post by joelies on May 7, 2018 18:43:46 GMT -6
Agreed on time away being good. DH's travel keeps getting pushed back so now I'm away again next week, and again late next month. He has a weekend away planned in July, with friends, which I am thrilled about. He needs more time with friends and I need to be able to spend 5 minutes alone in my own house.
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Post by wedding on May 7, 2018 18:44:59 GMT -6
Guys my moms dinner was horrible. Like this never happens. There were shells in my crab cakes and lumps in my potatoes. It kind of makes me worry about her since it was so off but she was totally normal and her RA isn’t flaring. An off night I guess...
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Post by joelies on May 7, 2018 18:45:09 GMT -6
So freaking scary, lfig. I get the adrenaline thing, I tend to maintain calm during a crisis then lose it once things have settled down. FX the woman makes a full recovery.
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Post by xolastunicornxo on May 7, 2018 18:52:42 GMT -6
That’s terrifying lfig. You’re amazing.... I hope if I’m ever in need of rescuing you are there!!
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Post by xolastunicornxo on May 7, 2018 18:57:57 GMT -6
I’m with you guys on travel now. I use to not be ok with it. I’m not sure if I ever told you this story, but when S and I lived together in college we had someone break while we were home. Our roommate came home and scared him off, but he got away with my purse which had been in the kitchen table. We later realized he’d cut threw the screen on a window in the garage, and he was literally outside our bedroom door when our (super drunk) stumbled in on him and he took off. I couldn’t handle being alone for years. Like about a year after that happened, S was somewhere for work overnight and I called the cops because I was so convinced I heard noises. When he left for three months a few years ago it was a big test, but I think it “cured” me. I actually enjoy it now, although I do triple check all the locks and slept with the bathroom light on!
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Post by Sunny41 on May 7, 2018 19:04:57 GMT -6
Currently letting my 4yo cry out out and drinking wine. Now of too catch up
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May 7, 2018 19:08:36 GMT -6
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Post by jewels on May 7, 2018 19:08:36 GMT -6
So terrifying lfig! mwhip it’s so tough when they say things like that. But did she tell you she said that or did your day care person? I don’t remember if I shared this with you guys, but a few weeks ago S told me he wishes his friends mom was his mom. It was cuz I told him he couldn’t bring toys to school and his friend’s Mom lets him. But still...
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Post by mwhip on May 7, 2018 19:14:40 GMT -6
jewels she didn't say it to me this morning, her DCP told me she said some mean things about me, which included wanting a new mom. Evie and I were arguing this morning, I went into her room to put her laundry away and she told me to get out. She didn't want help getting dressed, brushing her hair, didn't need to potty, etc. It was like having a teenager in the house. So I wasn't surprised by the comment. I asked Evie about it on the way home, why she wanted a new mom, and she told me she wanted a mom who would let her do anything she wanted, and eat candy when she wanted. I told her I'd find her a new mom, she asked if grandma Kay would be her new mom and I said no. She then asked if grandma Georgia would be her new mom and I said no again. I told her if I wasn't her mom, then her grandma's wouldn't be her grandma's anymore.. that made her upset and she's thinking about keeping me as her mom. She's also in bed an hour early because I couldn't be around her anymore.
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Post by lfig on May 7, 2018 19:16:01 GMT -6
peachsmama I’m sorry you had to drive up on that. So sad. Glad the boys didn’t see anything. Re: traveling H’s...I’m all for it! MH is gone tonight and I’m enjoying some time to myself! Then he leaves on Sat for a week. But in that week I have a ton going on, including a wedding and a trip to STL...so I’m kinda disappointed I won’t be home to fully enjoy my “free” time. Lol.
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May 7, 2018 19:17:23 GMT -6
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Post by cagoldi on May 7, 2018 19:17:23 GMT -6
Scary, lfig. try to take it easy tonight.
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Post by yummeecookee on May 7, 2018 19:33:37 GMT -6
Oh wow lfig, sounds like a really scary situation!
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May 7, 2018 19:36:09 GMT -6
Post by flamingo on May 7, 2018 19:36:09 GMT -6
Wow lfig , I think you win for most action-packed job of N13! Hope the girl will be ok, so glad you were there. Enjoy your peace and quiet tonight!
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Post by tgrimes on May 7, 2018 19:40:42 GMT -6
lfig I’m sorry you had to deal with all of that. So scary!
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Post by lfig on May 7, 2018 19:45:33 GMT -6
Thanks everyone. It was definitely was a scary situation. The woman was 56. She’s not out of the woods yet, but I take it as a good sign when she was talking, trying to apologize. She kept saying sorry. We told her there was nothing to be sorry about. She did go downhill after that a bit, which is why they flew her, but it was a vast improvement from her situation when we pulled up. I really hope this isn’t a sign of what’s to come this summer. It’s not even Memorial Day yet (which is when the crazy stuff usually starts)!
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Post by jewels on May 7, 2018 19:50:14 GMT -6
mwhip S has been acting that way a lot lately. Esp the ‘don’t tell me what to do! Don’t help me (insert whatever task he absolutely still needs help with)! I find my patience so thin these days!
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Post by Sunny41 on May 7, 2018 20:01:09 GMT -6
peachsmama so sorry for hot brothers dog! sands42 I hope you had a good date night vino nam2013 enjoy your off days Sorry about the grumps with you other ladies
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Post by vino on May 7, 2018 20:04:45 GMT -6
Holy smokes lfig! I’m so glad that you’re a rad chick with the instinct to help, you’re amazing! Good work! Take it easy tonight for sure.
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Post by peachsmama on May 7, 2018 20:06:35 GMT -6
Well my day didn't get much better. My brother got a letter addressed to my grandma. From a friend apologizing for losing contact and informing her that her husband died, a tragic and unexpected death.. Apparently we forgot to contact them when my grandma died.. him and my grandpa served together and then later were in the rodeo together.
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