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Post by sneakers (Metro Houston) on Jun 17, 2024 17:48:01 GMT -5
Sneakers--Glad you found a good doctor. I start with the new doctor next month, but since he is wife's doctor and I have gone with her for many of her visits, I have pretty good idea of how he and his staff work. The only doctor that I've had that I didn't think was that good was a family practitioner. But he did hit it on the head with a case of flu and gave me a prescription for antivirals. I'm generally happiest with an internist as my primary care doctor. Haven't gone to see my internist in a while, been going to the podiatrist weekly on Wednesdays since March 13th. Weather forecast for Wednesday calls for an 80% chance of rain.My ex-wife often made Salmon patties which I didn't care for but she loved them. When my current wife and I took an Alaskan cruise, we did a tour where fresh Salmon was served. I passed on it a took a piece of meat. Wife shared her Salmon with me and I loved it. So on occasion, we do eat it here. I'm a salmon fan, it's a strongly flavored fish where most fish is pretty subtle as to its taste. Can't tolerate shrimp, used to go to Chinese restaurants and request Happy Family with no shrimp. All the proteins in Happy Family but shrimp agree with my GI tract. Shrimp have this annoying habit of wanting to go through me at a high rate of speed.After church we went to Corpus Christi to have Father's Day lunch together along with granddaughter. Had an hour's wait but the restaurant was at the mall so we shopped for 40 minutes then got a call our table was ready. Did some more shopping until the mall closed. Gas up in CC as gas was ten cents cheaper than here. But like Houston, there are a couple of refineries there. I think the longest wait I've been through at a restaurant was Mother's Day. Fortunately, I was younger then and able to stand up a while. HEB here is $2.79/gallon at their three closest stations.
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Post by soutxed on Jun 18, 2024 8:09:53 GMT -5
Sneakers--Wife has gone back to the old fashion way of making tea from tea bags. Sister gave us some for Christmas, a California blend which is good. Valero raised prices to $3.15 and now the others are following. Oddly enough, two truck stops on the north side are still under $3. Many years ago I dislocated my little finger playing softball (who says those balls are soft) and the bone doctor had a really bad personality. Tolerated it for a couple of months.
Ed--I agree, send some to me also.
Gym yesterday. Went to church in the afternoon and found out it was cancelled as the church was closed for Juneteenth. Someone was mixed up as it was June 17.
News says we are under a TS warning now. Checked out generator yesterday and it is ready to go. SIL is supposed to go to Edinburg for cataract surgery Thursday morning but wonder if they will still expect her to come.
Not much else. Just waiting for the needed rain.
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Post by sneakers (Metro Houston) on Jun 18, 2024 12:46:15 GMT -5
Sneakers--Wife has gone back to the old fashion way of making tea from tea bags. Sister gave us some for Christmas, a California blend which is good. We have some teabags but I get my tea the newfangled way of buying it in a gallon jug at HEB, ready to drink, with the Splenda already mixed in. Only rarely drink pop tomorrow.Valero raised prices to $3.15 and now the others are following. Oddly enough, two truck stops on the north side are still under $3. In my part of Metro Houston, prices of $2.79, $2.89, and $2.99 seem to be about equally prevalent. Cheapest gas in the area is Costco at $2.67 a gallon.Many years ago I dislocated my little finger playing softball (who says those balls are soft) and the bone doctor had a really bad personality. Tolerated it for a couple of months. When I was in college, I got myself shocked trying to fix a TV. Got into the internist that my parents went to for a followup. He had a reputation of a temper with the nurses, but he was very pleasant to the patients. I had a female friend who was a Certified Nurse Assistant who complained about him before I went to see him. I commented about his reputation and he said he could get a bit short-fused. (The female friend said she wouldn't date me because it would be like dating her brother. Even though I am about a half a foot shorter than her brother.)
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Post by Unclebal on Jun 18, 2024 14:01:18 GMT -5
soutxed, the Celtics were the best team all year and they did win a home. The Mavericks did their best. Can Boston repeat? I hope the NHL continues to copy the NBA. Tonight's game is in Florida and they can win in 5 too. Sorry to hear your A/C went out. That is so important in your area. patty7841, having to avoid one side of your mouth while eating isn't easy. How is the crown now? You're right. Boston took it in 5 games. They were just the better team. Take care everyone.
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Post by sneakers (Metro Houston) on Jun 18, 2024 14:43:07 GMT -5
Went to bed after the ten o'clock news Sunday night.
Got up in the five o'clock hour before dawn. Turned on the ABC 13 morning news.
About nine o'clock in the morning, Krista the home health nurse stopped by and did the biweekly check of vital signs and the rebandaging of my left big toe. I went back through my medical claims and looked and the first medical attention that my left big toe got was on the 25th of July 2023. So, it's been a while.
Lunch yesterday was a couple of HEB sliced rotisserie seasoned chicken breast sandwiches.
Watched CNBC in the early afternoon.
Watched the KPRC Channel 2 news from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Monday snail mail was slow, it didn't get in the mailbox until after 6:00 PM. AJ got a letter, I got one trying to sell me a hearing aid (my hearing works just fine), and I got a package of ten Tyvek USPS Priority Mail envelopes. Plan to use one to mail in my 2023 income tax return. USPS will give you free envelopes as long as you agree to use them to send USPS mail.
Listened to SiriusXM Classic Rewind between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM.
Supper last night was beef chunks, gravy, onions, and mushrooms on a bed of rice.
Watched about the first thirty minutes of the CW 39 news and took my bedtime pills. Then, went to bed. Tried to write up Monday on my iPad but the bedtime pills won out before I could do much of anything.
Woke up a few times for comfort stops, the one about two in the morning sent me to the bathroom.
Got up at nine o'clock in the morning.
Took the trash bag out of the business room trash can, dumped the contents of the paper shredder bin in the trash bag, and handed it to Isaiah with a comment that today was trash day.
Went in the business room and sat down to the tail end of the FOX 26 morning news. Was sleepy, didn't get off of FOX 26 until about 10:20 AM. Then, I went to CNBC.
Put a trash bag in the business room trash can.
At eleven o'clock, I switched to ABC 13 and watched the news and "Jeopardy!" Took up my morning pills. Also looked at my pill supply and ordered a refill for one of them from HEB. IIRC, the one that I ordered was free after insurance.
At noon, I switched to KPRC Channel 2 and watched the news.
We had a slow rain between eleven o'clock and one o'clock.
At one o'clock, I ate three hot dogs for lunch. Then, I got in the freezer and got some dark sweet cherries. Not sure how long they had been in the freezer but they still tasted good.
Waiting for snail mail to come. Two pieces of junk mail and a bottle of pills for me. Nothing for AJ or the boys.
Main things I'll do the remainder of today are watch the last hour of trading on CNBC, watch the KPRC Channel 2 news from 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM, and watch the Astros play the White Sox. I expect the Astros to win because the White Sox have an even worse record than the Astros.
Rain and wind just started up a little while ago, but since I wrote that it has settled down outside.
Got a podiatrist appointment at nine o'clock tomorrow morning. Will need to get up about 7:00 AM and take a shower.
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Post by sneakers (Metro Houston) on Jun 18, 2024 21:59:05 GMT -5
Did three main things this afternoon and evening.
Watched the KPRC Channel 2 news from three o’clock to 6:30 PM.
John went out and got the snail mail. Two pieces of junk mail for me along with a bottle of pills. Shredded the junk mail and put the bottle of pills on the shelf until I use up my current bottle.
Tried filing my 2023 Federal income tax return in January and TurboTax said then that I had to file a paper tax return. Got some Priority Mail envelopes from the USPS which they provide free as long as you use them to mail stuff. Went in tonight and in June I could E-file. Don’t know what the problem was that kept me from E-filing in January. Hopefully will get my refund soon. IRS won’t work on it tomorrow because it’s Juneteenth. I can use the money.
Watched the Astros-White Sox game. Sox won 2-0 despite having the poorer season record.
Supper tonight was meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and corn. Ate the meatloaf and the mashed potatoes together because the mashed potatoes were tasteless like usual.
After the game, I took my bedtime pills and went into my bedroom. Wrote up the last seven hours of Tuesday. Plan to go to sleep at the top of the hour.
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Post by soutxed on Jun 19, 2024 8:17:27 GMT -5
Sneakers--Snail mail after 6 PM is unusual. Probably the regular mail carrier called in sick and someone had to take over the route. Had that happen a few times here. Seems there is price gauging by Valero has gas prices went up from $2.79 to $3.39 with the storm coming. Where is the AG office? Filled up at Love's truck stop for $2.99 yesterday but they probably followed Valero. Wal Mart jumped 49 cents yesterday.
Uncle--Celtics were the best team. The Oilers are hanging on somehow. Does this playoff go 7 games. Feel sorry for the person who has to haul the cup 2500 miles again. Sad about Willie Mays, but to be honest, i didn't know he was still alive. Blessings to his family.
Stayed home most of the day and took care of things around the house. Yardman didn't show up and then called he is coming today to finish with the mulch, but it is raining so see what happens.
Went to Raymondville for the birthday of a younger sister. Went well and had a good meal. She has surgery Thursday but wonder if the storm will change things.
So far, light rain and not much to worry about. Will take Escape to 2 new tires if weather permits.
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Post by sneakers (Metro Houston) on Jun 19, 2024 10:38:51 GMT -5
Sneakers--Snail mail after 6 PM is unusual. Probably the regular mail carrier called in sick and someone had to take over the route. Had that happen a few times here. Monday, they get a lot of mail. I think it was the regular carrier. Kept looking at Informed Delivery last night and realized that today is a postal holiday about midnight.Seems there is price gauging by Valero has gas prices went up from $2.79 to $3.39 with the storm coming. Where is the AG office? Filled up at Love's truck stop for $2.99 yesterday but they probably followed Valero. Wal Mart jumped 49 cents yesterday. Went to podiatrist this morning. Also picked up prescription at HEB. First time I hadn't seen a line at the drive-thru window. Wondered if they had closed, no it was just a slow morning. HEB in Friendswood had gas for $2.97/gallon today.So far, light rain and not much to worry about. Will take Escape to 2 new tires if weather permits. Fortunately, light rain. Going to be cleaning my desk, AJ has read me the riot act about all the stacked up paper.
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Post by Unclebal on Jun 19, 2024 12:54:43 GMT -5
soutxed and sneakers (Metro Houston), I've heard there is a hurricane headed toward Texas. Will either of you be affected by it? soutxed, I hate to say it, but yes, the Oilers are hanging on. The Stanley Cup final went to best of 7 back in 1939. I also thought Willie Mays had passed on. At 93, I suppose he wouldn't have done many public appearances at that age. Take care everyone.
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Post by sneakers (Metro Houston) on Jun 19, 2024 13:27:23 GMT -5
There's a tropical storm (Alberto) headed for Mexico. The rough side of the storm stretches to Galveston Island but here we're only having light rain and not much wind. Soutxed is closer than I am but as of the noon news they only said it was up to 45 MPH near the center.
Got up in the drizzle we had this morning and went to the podiatrist. Slept through my alarm and got up at 8:22 AM. Took a shower and got sitting down in the waiting room at 9:12 AM. Then, AJ and I picked up a $3 prescription for me at HEB.
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Post by Unclebal on Jun 19, 2024 18:39:58 GMT -5
There's a tropical storm (Alberto) headed for Mexico. The rough side of the storm stretches to Galveston Island but here we're only having light rain and not much wind. Soutxed is closer than I am but as of the noon news they only said it was up to 45 MPH near the center.
Got up in the drizzle we had this morning and went to the podiatrist. Slept through my alarm and got up at 8:22 AM. Took a shower and got sitting down in the waiting room at 9:12 AM. Then, AJ and I picked up a $3 prescription for me at HEB. Good to know sneakers (Metro Houston). Thanks.
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Post by sneakers (Metro Houston) on Jun 19, 2024 20:59:06 GMT -5
Went to sleep about ten o’clock last night.
Slept through my alarm clock at seven in the morning. Woke up at 8:22 AM.
Took a shower, had AJ take me to the doctor, and sat down in the waiting room at 9:12 AM.
Dr. Clause looked at my foot. He scraped on it a bit and rebandaged it. Next appointment next Wednesday.
We went to the drive through window at the HEB Friendswood Pharmacy. Picked up a prescription for me. Was surprised to find no line of vehicles at the window,
Came home and went to the business room. Turned on the late morning news.Watched it to one o’clock and then turned on some music.
Watched the news on KPRC Channel 2 from 2:00 PM until 6:30 PM.
Had a couple of sandwiches and some Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal for lunch.
Watched the Astros-White Sox game until the fourth inning, Astros then ahead 2-1.
Called the family. All I got was Cousin Martha.
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Post by patty7841 on Jun 19, 2024 21:48:11 GMT -5
Uncle: Thanks for asking about the crown that fell off. It is still on with no sign of loosening (9 days now). The temporary cement from a pharmacy worked out well. The stupid dentist telling me that putting it on with permanent cement would be a waste of time, as it would fall off any way. He was sooo wrong. He has a son, who followed in his footsteps in being a dentist. His son is now learning how to put the crowns on implants that have already been surgically put in the jaw by a surgeon or periodontist. I think that after the son learns his profession, his father, who is pushing 70, should retire. That is just my opinion.
Soutxed: Sneakers stated you are closer to the tropical storm, Alberto, than he is. I hope you don't get a lot of rain, even though you need it. Too much rain at once is no good (flooding). I bought tea (tea bags) when I was sick a few months back. I am not a tea drinker but I was going to give it a try. Boxes are still sealed. I will probably be throwing them away. The Celtics won. The last game was sooo good. They played so well. Glad the season is over now though!!!!
Sneakers: That is great that the podiatrist is not too far from where you, live. You over overslept but showered and still made it on time. Where I live now, I am late for a lot of appointments. I have to drive for miles to get to most of my doctors. I have to park in a garage and it is this constantly riding around seeking a place to park. It is very hard and stressful.
Have a good rest of the week Everyone!!
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Post by soutxed on Jun 20, 2024 8:11:53 GMT -5
Patty and Uncle--We got a decent amount of rain. Had nearly three inches of rain for the whole day. Some cities in the RGC did get some flooding, but probably had drainage issues. Our city never came to clean the drainage ditch, but never came close to being full.
Sneakers--Glad the doctor is close and no line at HEB. Sounds like a good day. HEB here had lower prices than Valero.
Went to Discount tires in the rain to get two new tires for Escape. Given that streets are slick, glad to have all new tires. Tomorrow, we have to take a sister to Edinburg for a follow up to surgery. Will have to drive through some expressway construction, a location that has seen many traffic accidents.
Worked rehearsal with praise group, at quitting time it was raining hard so they extended rehearsal by an hour when it stopped raining. I got to the truck in time, but the rain started up again. Glad I was in the pickup instead of Escape. Some minor flooding on the street in front of the church, but it is normal but drains quickly.
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Post by sneakers (Metro Houston) on Jun 20, 2024 11:23:20 GMT -5
Sneakers: That is great that the podiatrist is not too far from where you, live. You over overslept but showered and still made it on time. Where I live now, I am late for a lot of appointments. I have to drive for miles to get to most of my doctors. I have to park in a garage and it is this constantly riding around seeking a place to park. It is very hard and stressful. Don't want to oversleep but I spent about a dozen hours today in bed. Went to bed about ten o'clock last night (stretched out on the bed and wrote up yesterday.
Only thing that I have to do today is clean up my desk. AJ gets paranoid about smelling paper warmed by an AC adaptor buried in paper. The ThinkPad has a huge AC adaptor. Astros will be playing a game that starts at 1:10 PM this afternoon.
Most of the parking around here is ground-level.
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