Absolutely Anything Else

He will stall until his dying breath.
He is on the list, might even be on the top of the list! - @Marilyn Tassy

Yes. Agree with that!

He's in serious dog do doo.  He's going to try and delay and delay so he doesn't get screwed in the mid-terms.  He's underwater in independent and well respect pollsters polls. He's very likely according to those polls to be a lame duck President.   He's got considerable and recent form on misogyny so smoke usually means fire.

That is very interesting to know your roots so far back.I know my fathers side was pretty much located in SE Poland, former part of Austria/Hungary going back to the 17OO,s probably further then that but can only see the tree with actual names and birth dates around that time.American roots, Native American and I suppose some from the slave trade since I recently found out we have 8.2 percent Sub African DNA, Over 4 percent of that being from Nigeria.I swear, I would probably make people mad if I claimed to be black! They would say I am pulling their leg.I do have soul however... Opps, that is probably not a PC thing to say!I can not however dance!I am just kidding around everyone has an interesting background with both good and bad actors in their history.The strangest thing I found in my sisters DNA test was the 10 percent Norwegian we have.Where did that come from?I know the Vikings explored in eastern Europe, perhaps that is it? - @Marilyn Tassy

I like the idea of having soul however that looks. Dancing is not a required qualification.  But you should have rhythm!

I'm not convinced by these DNA results.  We did my Dad as a present and he looked mainly English on the results.  But we know he had German in there. It was not that helpful doing DNA.

It's very difficult to trace roots back, especially across borders.  One of my ancestors is German but notes show she came from Hamburg.  As it happens, it seems that she actually came from Frankfurt.  Why Hamburg, no idea!  It's probably misspelling, wrong attribution, people with same names and all sorts.  And records were destroyed in WW2.  That's the same in the UK. Records office was bombed.

I have a fairly distinctive name but it has multiple spellings (or misspellings).  Example: if my family name was Smith, it might be written Smyth.  That's in some documents but others miss out letters and so on.   Very confusing.  And Smith, so many of them, how does one distinguish.

I'm doing it in the Mormons/LDS free tree searching - www.familysearch.org.  It's useful.   We enter data and if it matches someone else's work, it links it in, often finding links it would take years to research.  I put in a relatively low levels of data but suddenly, wham, LDS connects it.  Remarkably helpful.  Now we have family crests and mysteries are being solved and new questions are being opened up.  My aunt (RIP) did a lot of manual work and I've captured what she said.  Now we have direct links to Antrim, Northern Ireland.  Too far back to be useful though.

All I can suggest if that interested is to put in your own details and what you know.  In the end, LDS will help sort it out. All work is saved there, so absolutely safe and backed up. 

I think we may have enough connectivity now to write a family history note of 3 or 4 pages to circulate/publish.  I guess it's not related to the actual family tree but the journey through the family tree and motivations and details of significant events during their history. 

I forgot how many people are directly related Genghis Khan but millions of us.

He got around...

A distant American born cousin came to our family reunion in Poland, 11 years ago.

He learned fluent Polish and Rusyn.

His hobby was doing the family tree.

He did it for income for people with Polish roots to support his travels.

He printed out a list for each of us as a gift.

He traced my father,s side back to the mid 1770,s.

They all pretty much came from the same area without too much movement.

My German grandfather,s parents came to the US from Frankfurt.

Saw a photo of my G Grandfather and a G aunt as a child with my grandfather.

Looked like a very serious  person, his dad. Of course no one smiled back in the 1890,s in photos.

My fathers side seems to be filled with teachers and business people. Makes me wonder if perhaps we had some Jewish roots on that side? No matter, I am a full blooded, Heinz 57 mix!

My sisters DNA test also showed some middle eastern roots and Asian, Genghis probably?

It is interesting, if we could only cash it in!

My husband did a quick search in the HU National Archives.

It was not easy, had to figure out their computer system first; just about everyone in the building was a professional researcher and we got no help at all.

He found 2 family chests, some history going back to 1500.

One relation was the personal physician to a HU king; Too bad I forgot which one;

Another was a viceroy, filled in for another king when he was busy out fighting or whatever they did back then.

They had detailed lists of taxes the family had paid, list of a female relation and her lands and farms, how many workers she had etc.

I do have a Latin motto of the family somewhere around here. I copied it off the computer site at the archives.

Sounds like his family was Oi Polloi.

In commie times his father did not tell them anything; Did not want them talking at school and getting everyone put in a re education camp.

Like I said,too bad we can not cash it in!

Just saw that Brigitte Bardot passed at 91.

RIP

She was so beautiful and did allot for animals.

My bro called my cousin from inside.

He said this is the worst experience of his life.

I bet.

They are talking about moving him once again!

I hoe it is a better place but darn, how many times are they moving him?

He has to fight to keep his shoes and leg everytime.

Just saw that Brigitte Bardot passed at 91.
RIP
She was so beautiful and did allot for animals.
My bro called my cousin from inside.
He said this is the worst experience of his life.
I bet.
They are talking about moving him once again!
I hoe it is a better place but darn, how many times are they moving him?
He has to fight to keep his shoes and leg everytime. - @Marilyn Tassy

Why don't they move him to the equivalent of Club Fed?  If they can move Ghislane Maxwell to Club Fed considering what she was jailed for, moving your bro to a relaxed place has to be the right thing.  Not like he can run away!

What kind of morons are running that place?  Can you write to your Congress(wo)man or Senator or State rep?

I forgot how many people are directly related Genghis Khan but millions of us.He got around...A distant American born cousin came to our family reunion in Poland, 11 years ago.He learned fluent Polish and Rusyn.His hobby was doing the family tree.He did it for income for people with Polish roots to support his travels.He printed out a list for each of us as a gift.He traced my father,s side back to the mid 1770,s.They all pretty much came from the same area without too much movement.My German grandfather,s parents came to the US from Frankfurt.Saw a photo of my G Grandfather and a G aunt as a child with my grandfather.Looked like a very serious person, his dad. Of course no one smiled back in the 1890,s in photos.My fathers side seems to be filled with teachers and business people. Makes me wonder if perhaps we had some Jewish roots on that side? No matter, I am a full blooded, Heinz 57 mix!My sisters DNA test also showed some middle eastern roots and Asian, Genghis probably?It is interesting, if we could only cash it in!My husband did a quick search in the HU National Archives.It was not easy, had to figure out their computer system first; just about everyone in the building was a professional researcher and we got no help at all.He found 2 family chests, some history going back to 1500.One relation was the personal physician to a HU king; Too bad I forgot which one;Another was a viceroy, filled in for another king when he was busy out fighting or whatever they did back then.They had detailed lists of taxes the family had paid, list of a female relation and her lands and farms, how many workers she had etc.I do have a Latin motto of the family somewhere around here. I copied it off the computer site at the archives.Sounds like his family was Oi Polloi.In commie times his father did not tell them anything; Did not want them talking at school and getting everyone put in a re education camp.Like I said,too bad we can not cash it in! - @Marilyn Tassy

Nothing wrong with being 57 varieties.   We're a bunch of mongrels. And while we might have had a bit of money way back, not any more.  Probably spent it, gambled it, spent it on hanky panky or drank it away.   Who knows what they did.   Obviously living for the moment.  Only a couple of them made any provision like leaving grazing land to a village in trust or cash to be dispensed to the poor once a year.  Great.  If those ancestors had any sense and a bit more foresight, they could have sorted out us out forever.  I think it's a lesson I need to learn and it's a lesson of history for sure.  So many stories like that.  Put $10 in a bank and see it grow over generations.

Actually, btw, I've been to Mongolia a few times.  Genghis or Chinggis is the name of many of them.  A lot of them didn't have family names so they all chose the same ones.  It was part of an administrative change to register everyone.  I think it was during Soviet times when they regularised it all. 

I cannot see if anyone of us here are Jewish but it wouldn't surprise me.  Around HU there were obviously many Jewish people but they were taken by the Nazis. I suppose some of them must have hidden themselves.  And some ran away to other countries, possibly changing names at Ellis Island if they went to the USA. Don't know about elsewhere.

I know my fathers family were Greek Orthodox; Still are, at least the religious ones. The ones in Poland defo are. Took us all to a nice old Rusyn church, a private thing where in English they explained all the icons etc.My husband later told me he should of given some cash as that is normal to do. IDK, new to me.

One cousin married a man from India, she is a Hindu.

My mom,s side used to go to Holy Rollers type churches in the 1920,s and 30,s.

Needless to say both my parents got the living crapola scared out of them as children so they never took us to any churches.

Mom was with the JW,s off and on for a few years,sort of in and out of it.

Step dad, both had Irish roots with being Catholic.

First step dad,s sister converted to being Jewish. She took me to a Synagogue once, I had no idea  where I was at age 7 but it was pleasant there. My husband always tells me Jewish people like me. Well I have no problems with anyone really.

In Flatbush, NY I got on with everyone is shops etc; Except the time I asked for those pork chops by mistake! Even then they could see I was just naive and not hurtful.

Funny as a very young girl I wanted to be a Nun, not even a Catholic but wanted to be one? IDK why.

Always drawn to spirits, and not the 40 percent kind!

Read my bro,s letters.

My nice SIL wants to get info on my bro,s storage unit, the one his evil wife dumped his things into ;

She wants to take over paying for it if it is possible; Some of those places do not except 3rd party payments.

One SIL who is pure trash and the other who is kind and caring. She respects my deceased brother,s legacy while the other does not respect anyone.

My bro said the state gets more money from running jails then they do in taxes in Ca;

Would not doubt it, they charge for everything; They gave him a mesh bag to hang on his wheelchair, then charged for it!

He said everyone is in a gang, since he is with the Natives, he does not need to be in a gang; Gang members are so far nice to him and they are some real tough people.

He listens to them with a Christian attitude without saying much but giving them an ear.

He is called, OG in there, everyone has a nickname. OG for Old Guy!

Everyone asks about what happened to his leg so he has to relive it all the time.

They are moving him to a level 1 facility since he is no trouble, never should of sent him to a hard core place to begin with.

Should get out mid Sept.

He did say most, not all but most of those inmates are proud of their crimes and are really violent.

He had tubes in his throat when he was in the ICU which sort of damaged him a bit.

The food, a biscuit was so hard it got stuck in his throat and he had to be taken to the hospital wing; He drank milk to try to soften it up but he could not breath well until it came up.

Dang, that scares me half to death!

Needless to say it is going to be a long 9 months!

@Marilyn Tassy
- @SimCityAT
Height of kitsch. Guy doesn't know anything about design. I can only call it Grifter style. - @fluffy2560

All hail Caesar, I mean Trump.

He is out of control.

We got a SS raise, a whopping 2.8 percent!!

Not sure what I will do with my windfall!

It,s a joke, inflation is higher then that.

Speaking of food, my opinion is most food in shops is not real food.Way too much processed items.

I did buy some junk the other day, caramel popcorn and some chips.

Usually never purchase these things.

Popcorn was nice, might think of getting more since it is a seasonal item.

We are lucky to be able to buy treats when we want to.

Something we hardly ever think about but for many people even getting enough daily food is hard.

My bro in prison mentioned that a guy, a young gang member who pushes his wheelchair around for him just got his HS GED. Somehow a pizza was brought in for a party. My bro said eating one slice of cold pizza was amazing.

The food inside is horrible although they serve bland beans with every meal.

He said they give you only 10 mins to chow down, one reason he chocked on his food.

Sounds like the treatment one could expect in the dark ages.

I really hope Trump does not make more countries mad at the US.

We have few friends as it is.

I know my fathers family were Greek Orthodox; Still are, at least the religious ones. The ones in Poland defo are. Took us all to a nice old Rusyn church, a private thing where in English they explained all the icons etc.My husband later told me he should of given some cash as that is normal to do. IDK, new to me.
One cousin married a man from India, she is a Hindu.
My mom,s side used to go to Holy Rollers type churches in the 1920,s and 30,s.
Needless to say both my parents got the living crapola scared out of them as children so they never took us to any churches.
Mom was with the JW,s off and on for a few years,sort of in and out of it.
Step dad, both had Irish roots with being Catholic.
First step dad,s sister converted to being Jewish. She took me to a Synagogue once, I had no idea where I was at age 7 but it was pleasant there. My husband always tells me Jewish people like me. Well I have no problems with anyone really.
In Flatbush, NY I got on with everyone is shops etc; Except the time I asked for those pork chops by mistake! Even then they could see I was just naive and not hurtful.
Funny as a very young girl I wanted to be a Nun, not even a Catholic but wanted to be one? IDK why.
Always drawn to spirits, and not the 40 percent kind!
Read my bro,s letters.
My nice SIL wants to get info on my bro,s storage unit, the one his evil wife dumped his things into ;
She wants to take over paying for it if it is possible; Some of those places do not except 3rd party payments.
One SIL who is pure trash and the other who is kind and caring. She respects my deceased brother,s legacy while the other does not respect anyone.
My bro said the state gets more money from running jails then they do in taxes in Ca;
Would not doubt it, they charge for everything; They gave him a mesh bag to hang on his wheelchair, then charged for it!
He said everyone is in a gang, since he is with the Natives, he does not need to be in a gang; Gang members are so far nice to him and they are some real tough people.
He listens to them with a Christian attitude without saying much but giving them an ear.
He is called, OG in there, everyone has a nickname. OG for Old Guy!
Everyone asks about what happened to his leg so he has to relive it all the time.
They are moving him to a level 1 facility since he is no trouble, never should of sent him to a hard core place to begin with.
Should get out mid Sept.
He did say most, not all but most of those inmates are proud of their crimes and are really violent.
He had tubes in his throat when he was in the ICU which sort of damaged him a bit.
The food, a biscuit was so hard it got stuck in his throat and he had to be taken to the hospital wing; He drank milk to try to soften it up but he could not breath well until it came up.
Dang, that scares me half to death!
Needless to say it is going to be a long 9 months! - @Marilyn Tassy

JWs eh.  I don't really understand them.  There's always been a tension (in the UK) over their beliefs and the rights of children.  I think I've said it before here.  If a JW child has a blood transfusion refused by the JW parents, the child is made a ward of court and the doctors do it anyway.  Same with urgent operations.  Too young to give consent, parents irrational so someone has to step up.   I'm pretty much an atheist cum agnostic liberal so anything organised or not live and let live I'm usually against.  Not against other people believing but that's only if they don't affect other people, including their own children.  One of the reasons I don't much care for the Pope.  That guy should be saying a lot more against the war in Ukraine or war anywhere come to think of it.  And the in-house child abuse, that's just awful.  Sorry, that's a bit of a rant.

I've had a suspicion that Mrs Fluffy's earlier family were Jewish and they changed their religion due to local pressures.  She's investigated but hasn't found any evidence.  It's hard to imagine having to do those changes simply to survive and the local changes of borders and regimes.   My own country has been stable for 100s of years despite a few ups and down, it's pretty much been the same as it always was.  Broadly, no-one is after anyone else about anything.  There's extremism but it's all down to a few people.  The vast majority don't care what anyone else is up to so long as they don't upset the apple cart.

Anyway, maybe your bro can give your nice SIL a limited Power of Attorney so she can act for him on the storage unit?   They'd have to accept that.  Model versions can be downloaded but he'd have to sign it.   Perhaps OG means Original?  The slang these days seems to be OG means that.  It's never been 100% clear but I Googled it. Probably a compliment! 

I think with his leg, wheelchair and wot not, it's crazy to keep him in any kind of tough regime.  It does sound like he's got anger issues.  I'm only guessing.   If that's going then maybe he'll get some help on it in a Level 1 jail. I have no idea what a Level 1 jail looks like dorms, one fence, yard and no violent thugs for friends.  It seems the best are Fire Camps but that looks unlikely given your bro's one leg.  He's not going to be fighting fires anywhere.

I've started collecting my tools together to work on my electrical fixes in the roof and bathroom.  Tools are heavy and I'm always astounded how many tools I need to do something as simple as running a cable - drills, spirit levels, conduit, reels of cable (incredibly heavy), crow bars and hammer drills.  Crazy stuff.   

I've also got some technical bits being delivered today.  Taken 2 weeks to arrive due to the holidays and less than 2 minutes to install.  If only everything was that easy!

Family tree work has escalated.  My daughter in Canada has now got an interest so she's been authorised (by me) to have a look.  I will have to run an online training session so she doesn't mess it up.  She's under instructions to not change anything.  My niece tried to update it and I had to reverse it because it just screwed it up big time.  Now I've been using the LDS/Mormons site, I've got quite familiar with it and their way of doing things.

Rant on!

We are not religious at all.

I am a Child of the Most High but not religious.

I had an awakening of sorts in the hospital, all alone, ill in isolation; I was not alone however.

I was not afraid at all, just a bit sad, makes you think when you could be facing your last days.

I,m good,just hate to leave everyone behind to clean up my mess.

As a 12 year old troublemaker, not really much trouble but would talk back to my parents.

I liked about 2 weeks with a JW family. The lady came to our house once a week for Bible studies.

She was so nice, sewed a dress for me, she had 2 boys and wanted a girl.

They were a super nice family who really cared;

She later got ill and checked into a motel to bleed out, she needed a transfusion but refused.

Very sad? Roberta, RIP!

OG could mean Original Gangsta but not in my bro,s case.

He was locked up before, maybe 30 plus years ago on another DV charge;

Another, wonderful wife of his.

They were doing great, nice house with pool, brand new BMW, good jobs and friends;

Well not good friends after all... He came home from work early with flowers in hand to find his best friends car parked outside his house; Came in and found him and the wife, enjoying themselves!

He got so mad, he beat his friend up and threw him through a plate glass door.

6 months in jail; Should of been less, first offence but the wive,s family had strong ties with the Mexican mob and they pulled strings to give him the max.

He was joking in his letter that he did not do anything for years, lived a clean life and worked his a@@ off, then he joked and said, well I worked my leg off!

It is our 47th ani today! Known each other for 52 years.

My Vegas friends ani was the other day; Think it was their 39th?

She celebrated the day before by ordering Japanese food from a new place.

Was ill all night long, still ill.

Sort of ruined their plans.

Another reason, I hate to make plans, something always happens.

Sad story in the news;

Some dumb US Army guy hit a Hungarian family with his car; He was speeding and slammed into them, killing the father and injuring the 13 years old girl. Mother seems more or less OK.

No charges against the guy, shipping him to the US to face trail.

Very sad;

Rant on!
We are not religious at all.
I am a Child of the Most High but not religious.
I had an awakening of sorts in the hospital, all alone, ill in isolation; I was not alone however.
I was not afraid at all, just a bit sad, makes you think when you could be facing your last days.
I,m good,just hate to leave everyone behind to clean up my mess.
As a 12 year old troublemaker, not really much trouble but would talk back to my parents.
I liked about 2 weeks with a JW family. The lady came to our house once a week for Bible studies.
She was so nice, sewed a dress for me, she had 2 boys and wanted a girl.
They were a super nice family who really cared;
She later got ill and checked into a motel to bleed out, she needed a transfusion but refused.
Very sad? Roberta, RIP!
OG could mean Original Gangsta but not in my bro,s case.
He was locked up before, maybe 30 plus years ago on another DV charge;
Another, wonderful wife of his.
They were doing great, nice house with pool, brand new BMW, good jobs and friends;
Well not good friends after all... He came home from work early with flowers in hand to find his best friends car parked outside his house; Came in and found him and the wife, enjoying themselves!
He got so mad, he beat his friend up and threw him through a plate glass door.
6 months in jail; Should of been less, first offence but the wive,s family had strong ties with the Mexican mob and they pulled strings to give him the max.
He was joking in his letter that he did not do anything for years, lived a clean life and worked his a@@ off, then he joked and said, well I worked my leg off!

It is our 47th ani today! Known each other for 52 years.
My Vegas friends ani was the other day; Think it was their 39th?
She celebrated the day before by ordering Japanese food from a new place.
Was ill all night long, still ill.
Sort of ruined their plans.
Another reason, I hate to make plans, something always happens.

Sad story in the news;
Some dumb US Army guy hit a Hungarian family with his car; He was speeding and slammed into them, killing the father and injuring the 13 years old girl. Mother seems more or less OK.
No charges against the guy, shipping him to the US to face trail.
Very sad; - @Marilyn Tassy

JWs, meh, Bible Studies, meh....sorry, not convinced while sitting comfortably in my house. 

My Dad did tell me that while people in the Army were supposed atheists, it didn't take long for them to be praying when under fire from the Germans.  He said, there are no atheists in foxholes. I can see that happening to everyone.

Don't know about Original Gangsta.  There was a TV show called the OG and they said it was Original.  I think whatever it means, it's meant to be respectful.  Not Old Git or Old Geezer.  Anyway, he's not that old.  It's good to know he's keeping his sense of humour.

The American soldier was involved (in his mind) in kind of car race with some other vehicle and lost control.  News article here.  Kids lives destroyed for nothing.   He'll be magicked out of Hungary back to the US, never to be seen or heard from again.  What is the US government or the driver's insurance going to pay for the loss of the kids' Dad?   This happened in the UK in Trump 1.0.  Trump ambushed the victim's parents and they refused to meet with the cause of the accident - a woman, wife of a CIA agent, who drove on the wrong side of the road and killed the guy who was on his motorcycle.   She eventually got charged and pled guilty but no time to serve. US government acted abysmally over it.

I saw the victims wife has already gotten a lawyer and is suing both the stupid driver and the US Army;

I hope she wins her case.

For sure the dumb guy will serve a tiny bit of time in a military jail. My ex SIL was a US Army MP.

I hope he is kicked out of service with a dis honorable discharge.

No VA help of any military money in retirement.

I wish he could do some time in a HU jail.

Yes, OG is a respectful name in prison for old people; Most are in their 20,s and 30,s so anyone over 40 is old

He should be moved soon, might even be in the process now.

They just move you without warning, takes time for family to find out where they are.

Really messed up system.

My bro does have a god sense of humor, most of us do, my eldest sister seems too strict and hardly seems to laugh.

I do miss my friend Lisa, just had to look at each other and we both cracked up.

We both saw life the same way and no words were needed.

My Vegas friend mentioned not only fireworks going on there but gun shots!

One reason they sold their home and moved, to avoid their neighbors behind the that always shooting bullets in the air every time they could, July 4th, NYE etc.

It snowed last night, first and last snow of 2025.

I saw the victims wife has already gotten a lawyer and is suing both the stupid driver and the US Army;I hope she wins her case.For sure the dumb guy will serve a tiny bit of time in a military jail. My ex SIL was a US Army MP.I hope he is kicked out of service with a dis honorable discharge.No VA help of any military money in retirement.I wish he could do some time in a HU jail.Yes, OG is a respectful name in prison for old people; Most are in their 20,s and 30,s so anyone over 40 is oldHe should be moved soon, might even be in the process now.They just move you without warning, takes time for family to find out where they are.Really messed up system.My bro does have a god sense of humor, most of us do, my eldest sister seems too strict and hardly seems to laugh.I do miss my friend Lisa, just had to look at each other and we both cracked up.We both saw life the same way and no words were needed.My Vegas friend mentioned not only fireworks going on there but gun shots!One reason they sold their home and moved, to avoid their neighbors behind the that always shooting bullets in the air every time they could, July 4th, NYE etc.It snowed last night, first and last snow of 2025. - @Marilyn Tassy

I think the car crash victim's family need compensation.  It's a dreadful thing to happen. The US Army guy should have had proper insurance covering negligence.  Dreadful situation to occur at Xmas/NY or anytime .

I did look into the prison system in CA and it's quite bad if one is in the highest level. Worst is Ad Seg (Administrative Segregation) is 23h a day in the cell and 1h out per day. It's for the worst of the worst.  I know this from watching the TV show "Mayor of Kingstown" (it's about prisons, gangs and corruption). 

If your bro is being OG'd and moved to Level 1 (I read inmates can even get day release for jobs, own a car etc)  but return back to the jail each night.  But as far as I know, surely your bro hasn't been charged.  Surely he's been on remand for too long? Either charge him or release him.  It's basic lawyering. His lawyer should apply for a writ of Habeas Corpus - no being held without knowing charges against him.   Is it clear if he's been charged or not?

We can hear shooting here sometimes.  There are a couple of shooting ranges within hearing distance (on a good day).  But it's not hearing pin drop territory out here in the burbs, especially at night or on public holidays.  Usually we hear the sounds of building work, people with noisy cars  or dogs barking.  Sometimes we can hear the trains on the Children's Railway squealing on the tracks - that's just maybe 1km away as the crow flies.

Thinking about dog walking but I might be too brain dead to get myself together.  And there's the snow to contend with.

Today I guess some people will be filtering back to work.  By Monday 5th, 2026 will be old hat and everyone will be at their jobs once more.  Traffic will start up, schools re-open and all that.  The holidays will be forgotten.  My own work restarts on the 7 January with a video call.  Monday I'll have to read the briefing notes.  I was thinking a few days ago, jeez, do I want to retire, like now!  If only the lottery would come up for us.  Then I can just give up on my own terms.

Oh, FFS, it would have been nice to have been given some warning. I only saw her a couple of weeks ago. My doctor has now gone private, so I need to register with a new one. So pissed off as I am out of my meds. Gawd Im pissed off. Oh well.

Oh, FFS, it would have been nice to have been given some warning. I only saw her a couple of weeks ago. My doctor has now gone private, so I need to register with a new one. So pissed off as I am out of my meds. Gawd Im pissed off. Oh well. - @SimCityAT

How does that work in AT? 

I tried to see a specialist privately and I was told if I didn't have private insurance he wouldn't see me.

Great.

Oh, FFS, it would have been nice to have been given some warning. I only saw her a couple of weeks ago. My doctor has now gone private, so I need to register with a new one. So pissed off as I am out of my meds. Gawd Im pissed off. Oh well. - @SimCityATHow does that work in AT? I tried to see a specialist privately and I was told if I didn't have private insurance he wouldn't see me.Great. - @fluffy2560

I can continue to see her, but would have to pay, or have private insurance. But she is closed for 2 weeks while she swaps over. Not going to pay as there is no reason to, as healthcare is great here.

I will just register with a new one in my town. Just annoyed because she said nothing when I saw her 2 weeks ago.

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Wichtige Information für unsere Patientinnen und PatientenUnsere Ordination wird derzeit von einer Kassenordination auf eine Wahlarztordination umgestellt.Aufgrund dieser Umstellung bleibt die Ordination voraussichtlich in den ersten beiden Jännerwochen geschlossen, eventuell auch etwas länger.Wir bitten um Ihr Verständnis für diese notwendige organisatorische Pause.Selbstverständlich sind wir nach Abschluss der Umstellung wieder wie gewohnt für Sie da und freuen uns darauf, Sie in unserer Wahlarztordination begrüßen zu dürfen.Aktuelle Informationen zur Wiedereröffnung finden Sie laufend hier auf unserer Homepage.Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis! - @SimCityAT

I guess she had her reasons.  Money was probably a large part of it.  You'd think 2 weeks was unnecessary. Just stop one and start another.  Also a good explanation would be helpful.

Mrs F changed her Mum's doctor from one with dementia (apparently) to another one who must have had training as one of Hitler's acolytes (but suspected of liking a drink now and then).   Didn't make any difference, her Mum still died.  I used to see the dementia one and he usually let the nurses do it all, only intervening at the last minute without being briefed.  Now you don't know who is behind the table as it seems to be random.  Quite annoying, the entire process. 

I do hope SimCat that they give you some meds even if only enough to hold you over till your new doctor sees you.

They really do not care,some do but most, no.

My gastro doctor in Budapest was a private clinic;Usually never go private but we knew this doctor; My husband has known him since they were children, said he was a book nerd even as a grad school boy.My BIL was in his class for years.

Years ago I had some sort of stomach infection and he took the time to call us from his vacation in Switzerland to see how I was doing.

He found my cancer in his office and broke the news to us; Was very calm and made us feel calm.

ATM went to oncology around the 19th for a reading on my last CT. Saw the professor running around, waited to be called to the desk only to be told to come back next year because he was going on a vacation and was really busy or it may of been that my results were not ready; Sometimes the are read fast within days and sometimes it take weeks.

Come to think of it, my oncologist is Hungarian but from Switzerland.Hmm, guess they all have banks over there or something.

No matter, no news is good news.

  I watch a U tubber who said his health insurance in the US went up. Just for himself around age 53 and his 13 year old son. Cost for so so coverage with Blue Cross went from $1,200 to $1,400 a month!!

At those prices I would take my sleeping bag to the doctor because I would live there using all the tests,scans and whatever. Paying for that and not using it? Yikes!

My Vegas friend cracked me up. She is watching some tv show called, It,s Florida.

Some women made a statement about the state, Come for a vacation, stay for probation!

I will have to share that line with my bro in my next letter!

I heard that state was full of criminal types.

Have to find the humor with everything or go crazy yourself.

Speaking of contrast, yesterday we went down the Large Blvd. Passed the NY cafe.

Never saw it so busy, the line had to have been a good 150 to 200 people long just to get in.

We then went into Lidl near by.

The line in there was so long with people returning bottles for a cash refund.

Some waste money and some dig in the trash to collect some.

I refuse to go into those tourist trap places like the NY.

Used to be a hang out for teens and everyday workers, slightly more costly then some other cafes but not like today,s prices.

Last time I checked was years ago, $40. for tea and a slice of cake.

No, who knows, need a bank loan for tea!

Hmmmm

Hmmmm
- @SimCityAT

Gawd help us.  Stephen Miller's wife and himself need to be sectioned.  Baldemort indeed.

@fluffy2560

Maybe it,s time I tell people I am from Canada if they ask?

No one I know in the states likes Trump.

Not MAGA people, more like old Hippies.

Yes, this is just the start of the insanity to come.

I am actually afraid to go home again!!

Maybe it,s time I tell people I am from Canada if they ask?No one I know in the states likes Trump.Not MAGA people, more like old Hippies.Yes, this is just the start of the insanity to come.I am actually afraid to go home again!! - @Marilyn Tassy

Yes, I can imagine that being a sensible choice. Best to sow some Canadian flags on your coat too.  I know backpackers  have done that in the past.   As for going home, no idea. Probably in a micro-world like a small town, everything is the same as usual.

I say that with the knowledge that I do not advertise my Britishness (or Englishness) at all.  I used to have stickers of the Union Jack (flag) on my suitcases.  No more!  If I was going to sow something on, probably the Irish flag (neutral) will keep wannabe martyrs away. I do have them on my UK car but that's a normal enough country sticker on the number plates.  We used to have them on our HU car but we do not have them now.

Confucius was wrong.  We don't want to live in interesting times!

I was musing this morning if someone is going to try and take Trump out.  There's a lot of enemies queueing up.  And the usual suspects - Iran, Cuba and now Venezuela  - will have the capability. Perhaps the 5th columnists cum agents are already in the USA making plans.  I wonder if Trump will make it to the end of the year, either his own health or lead poisoning.  It's an open question.

How useful is AI?

I asked ChatGPT to do a portrait of our cat and dog playing in Van Gogh's cornfield.

FFS!  Like a 1960s kids birthday card.  It showed our dog as Van Gogh with his straw hat on painting a small picture of Van Gogh's cornfield with the cat holding it.  And our dog had two ears.  Everyone knows Van Gogh had one ear.

And now it's deleted the picture....link I posted here doesn't work.

I suppose it made me laugh a bit.

How useful is AI?
I asked ChatGPT to do a portrait of our cat and dog playing in Van Gogh's cornfield.

FFS! Like a 1960s kids birthday card. It showed our dog as Van Gogh with his straw hat on painting a small picture of Van Gogh's cornfield with the cat holding it. And our dog had two ears. Everyone knows Van Gogh had one ear.

And now it's deleted the picture....link I posted here doesn't work.

I suppose it made me laugh a bit. - @fluffy2560

If you ever recover the photo of the pets, please share, sounds funny.

I recently mailed out a BD card to our son in Japan;

Not happening for over 3 more weeks but we all know how slow the post is.

Not cheap to mail either, hubby did not say how much the card and postage was but it was a few thousand forints.

He should be glad I hardly ever mail anything.

My Vegas friend still mails out holiday cards, at least 20 of them. Used to be over double that amount.

She really has a thing for cards.

She was mad on her Dec. BD because her husband did not send her a card!

What? He is right there 24/7!

For their anniversary he made sure he sent her a card, did not want a repeat of her anger.

Sort of much really. She ordered a card for him on Amazon!

OK,defo do not get that.

I really should write my bro another letter. So far my cousin has been waiting to send mail till we know where he has been sent. They lose mail or it arrives so late if not posted to the correct facility.

He is going to need counselling after all this insanity.

I had a CT test done Dec; 9. Still the results are not in!

Used to take only 10 business days for the report to be ready.

We called on Monday as they told us they would be open for business after the doctors holiday.

Now, call back Friday and we will see.

I think I know what is going on but can not prove a thing.

Every year around Dec; I go in.

The doctors desk, floor space are covered in packages all wrapped up.

I do not do holidays, do not give gifts to anyone , perhaps if there was a child around but to my doctor?

I think people are buying first come first serve services.

I am on the bottom of the totem pole!

Pay to play is everywhere for everything.

If you ever recover the photo of the pets, please share, sounds funny.
I recently mailed out a BD card to our son in Japan;
Not happening for over 3 more weeks but we all know how slow the post is.
Not cheap to mail either, hubby did not say how much the card and postage was but it was a few thousand forints.
He should be glad I hardly ever mail anything.
My Vegas friend still mails out holiday cards, at least 20 of them. Used to be over double that amount.
She really has a thing for cards.
She was mad on her Dec. BD because her husband did not send her a card!
What? He is right there 24/7!
For their anniversary he made sure he sent her a card, did not want a repeat of her anger.
Sort of much really. She ordered a card for him on Amazon!
OK,defo do not get that.
I really should write my bro another letter. So far my cousin has been waiting to send mail till we know where he has been sent. They lose mail or it arrives so late if not posted to the correct facility.
He is going to need counselling after all this insanity.
I had a CT test done Dec; 9. Still the results are not in!
Used to take only 10 business days for the report to be ready.
We called on Monday as they told us they would be open for business after the doctors holiday.
Now, call back Friday and we will see.
I think I know what is going on but can not prove a thing.
Every year around Dec; I go in.
The doctors desk, floor space are covered in packages all wrapped up.
I do not do holidays, do not give gifts to anyone , perhaps if there was a child around but to my doctor?
I think people are buying first come first serve services.
I am on the bottom of the totem pole!
Pay to play is everywhere for everything. - @Marilyn Tassy

My daughter and her BF have a Christmas card where they are represented by two gibbons playing musical instruments looked on by two cats in Christmas garb.  Generated by AI.   It was quite nicely done.  They had it printed so it survives.  My dog and cat picture did not survive.  I thought it would keep it forever but it doesn't. Shame.  I did share it in WhatsApp but how to share anonymously?  I don't know but it might be possible in Instagram or something. Dunno.

We only sent two cards this year. It cost like 2000 HUF to send a card to the UK - that's the postage and the actual card.  We only sent them because we received cards from them.   I left it too late so I had to use an online card posting system called Moonpig.   In that system you can design the card, then they will post it for you directly to the recipient. It's really fast - almost next day to the UK.  They get posted from the Channel Islands (the UK ones, not the US ones) for the UK.  I think they can print in the USA/Canada and Australia/NZ etc.  It's not the cheapest but it's comparable to doing your own purchasing and posting.

I am not expecting a card for my birthday.  I have to wait a long time as it's months away.  I'll be 66 next time so one digit short of Beelzebub.  I'll officially be of retirement age.  God, I need that lottery ticket to come in. I've got stuff to do here instead of working.

I hope the CT comes out clean. Clearly the gifts to the Docs are intended to be bribes.  That was outlawed but old habits die hard. You're lucky to be on the totem pole.  I'm so far away from it I cannot even see it.  And I've got my glasses on!

Thanks, have to call the oncology office today.

I am hoping in another year they will cut me loose!

Actually they do not do much for anyone, your own body heals itself.

They hand out the drugs and sometimes do surgery but in the end we heal ourselves.

The professor only gives a quick update that lasts less then 3 mins, sometimes less then that!

He says to sit down but the next moment you are jumping up and out the door.

He is the controller of treatments but he never even does an exam.

Top of the totem pole for him!

Not sure think the card and postage to Japan was 3,000; Did not ask because my husband might get set off and start getting mad at the system.

Just saw the card at the post office and thought it was a nice idea to mail for our son,s 50th!

I can not even wrap my head around him being that old!

Time goes fast, it really does.

I used to think 30 was old age!

My New Mexican cousin,s son got married on Jan; 4th. His bride finally arrived from SE Asia.

Like my son, the groom is well over 6 feet tall and the bride barely is 5 foot 2.

I hope they stay happy, think for now they are or were staying in my cousin,s home.

Things cost so much in the US. Nice she can give them a room in her home.

His bride is the cousin of another cousin, Shirley,s brother.

All in the family!

My bro called my cousin, he is being moved to another facility any day now.Still being positive but it has to be hard to not snap.

Last I heard from my deportee friend in SF, she was put up in a gov.paid small apt.

Getting buddy buddy with some guy in the building.

IDK, she has not contacted me in over 2 months; Nothing, no holiday greeting or anything;

Either she has given up on Sweden and her husband or something nutty or say nutter is going on with her.

Very odd situation all around with her.

Oh this dawn weather, I could have stayed in, but had to go for the appointment.

I wrapped up well, hat, scarf, thick coat, even got my boots out. (Not worn them in 8 years?) Not I've got a streaming nose, sneezing. Just what I bloody well need.

Got woken up at 6.30am, by my best mate. I think I've said in the  past, he is like a brother. He is a lecturer at the near by University and uses my place to crash as he lives an hour away so if he is late lecturers and early starts next day he can kip at mine.

Anyway as he lives on much higher ground than me, he was going to risk it. Can I stay at yours tonight. Well duh, of course you can.

Still need to fix that key safe to the wall. Will get round to that one of the these days.

Got another appointment tomorrow at 5.30pm. I don't know whether to cancel that, Will have to see, maybe I can reschedule. I think I'll just drop them an email.

Jobs today I've got to read up on sorting out my email address for my community. I've got unlimited email addresses and 75Gb of storage. Now can I get anything to work, it baffles me. So just have the email addresses being forwarded to my Gmail account.

Hmm these things are set to try us.

Oh and I've bought myself a new tablet, so playing around with that, I find it so much easier to work with. Not jad one in under a year, old one was cheap rubbish and unheard of brand. This is Samsung so I can rely on that brand. It's just getting used to it.

Oh and I've bought myself a new tablet, so playing around with that, I find it so much easier to work with. Not jad one in under a year, old one was cheap rubbish and unheard of brand. This is Samsung so I can rely on that brand. It's just getting used to it. - @SimCityAT

Good luck with the new tablet.

We purchased a brand new notebook for me awhile ago.

A nice young couple came for the first time to the swap meet, boot sale we usually go to on weekends.

They had several notebooks to sell. I think we were the only interested buyers because they never came back.

We told them to hold on, went home; got the cash and bought one the same day.

The issue is it has a French keyboard and my husband set it all up with French keys.

Later we realized he could of just switched it over to English!

Now I am sort of stuck with the French keyboard because my passwords etc; were set up in French.

I am far too lazy to deal with figuring it all out in English plus getting text on my hubby phone for codes ect.

Hench, I sometimes look extra spacey in my posts! Have to double check everything and sometimes I forget to look twice.

Ran errands today, slippery out there!

My laptop is basically using a Croatian keyboard but is trying to cater for multiple languages, so some keys have 3 different letters. It is quite confusing so I rarely use it but trying to type on a phone screen is worse! I normally use the desktop PC but at home there is no phone signal. If I need to use websites that require text message single use passwords to login I have to go somewhere with wifi and a phone signal.

My laptop is basically using a Croatian keyboard but is trying to cater for multiple languages, so some keys have 3 different letters. It is quite confusing so I rarely use it but trying to type on a phone screen is worse! I normally use the desktop PC but at home there is no phone signal. If I need to use websites that require text message single use passwords to login I have to go somewhere with wifi and a phone signal. - @fidobsa

I could not imagine.  I already fight with auto-correct across multiple languages each day.

Example:  Das Crazy  (a new'ish word in German)

Example: Amazeballs or Amaze balls (a fairly recent word(s) in English)

Example: Ez insane (this is insane - in Hungarian)

But just to say, the keys on the actual keyboard do not mean anything much.  All keyboards are software driven.  Just use the location/region feature in Windows and there's an icon down on the right in the system tray to choose which keyboard to use at any moment. 

Android etc is another matter cum muddle.

Oh and I've bought myself a new tablet, so playing around with that, I find it so much easier to work with. Not jad one in under a year, old one was cheap rubbish and unheard of brand. This is Samsung so I can rely on that brand. It's just getting used to it. - @SimCityAT

The problem with tablets is they are out of date in 5m.  Laptops last a lot longer - like a couple of years.

I've got multiple tablets stuffed in a cupboard.  Absolutely useless as way out of date and no upgrade path.

I've got three laptops on my desk and all of them are golden except one (cannot be upgraded to W11 but works fine).

I was to use a UK phrase,Happy as Larry, before E mail.

My friends all bugged me to get on FB.

I no longer am on there.

I do seem to be on this site almost daily but I do not spend all day here.

Just being able to check my e mail and use the notebook to watch some shows, is fine with me.

I keep busy doing allot of nothing around the home, usually takes an hour or so to answer family online etc; Then I am done for the day.

Hate sitting too long in one spot.

I am glad I do not have a cell phone but slowly it seems I may be forced to get one just to do everyday life.

Can not find my bro, cousin does not know where he is now. He usually calls her on weekends.

He must of been moved to his level one facility and can not use the phone yet.

I am going to party when he gets out!

Too much for too long.

We ran some errands yesterday. Slushy and wet out there.

It is pretty but walking in slush is not exactly great.

Buses are busy, guess no one wants to walk far in the slush.

Looks like it is warming up by tomorrow.

I was to use a UK phrase,Happy as Larry, before E mail.
My friends all bugged me to get on FB.
I no longer am on there.
I do seem to be on this site almost daily but I do not spend all day here.
Just being able to check my e mail and use the notebook to watch some shows, is fine with me.
I keep busy doing allot of nothing around the home, usually takes an hour or so to answer family online etc; Then I am done for the day.
Hate sitting too long in one spot.
I am glad I do not have a cell phone but slowly it seems I may be forced to get one just to do everyday life.
Can not find my bro, cousin does not know where he is now. He usually calls her on weekends.
He must of been moved to his level one facility and can not use the phone yet.
I am going to party when he gets out!
Too much for too long.

We ran some errands yesterday. Slushy and wet out there.
It is pretty but walking in slush is not exactly great.
Buses are busy, guess no one wants to walk far in the slush.
Looks like it is warming up by tomorrow. - @Marilyn Tassy

In the future, I think it will be impossible to just exist without a smartphone.   Governments everywhere want people to interact online only.  It's simply a matter of costs. It might cost $10 to look at a query online but $100 to deal with someone at the counter.   

I think there is some backlash against non-human AI question answering chatbots.   It just doesn't work a lot of the time. I quite often type "human" when I want to speak to someone.  Of course, they  aren't always sensible but at least you can argue a bit with them.  I do get annoyed with people who have such limited knowledge.  If they are in India, they sometimes don't know about the geography or just the layout of a UK address. 

My daughter has said the same from another perspective. She works in a quasi-government call centre in Ontario.  People ring a local number there and they get automatically routed to the call centre near Toronto.   She has to ask them where the places are (usually post code but that's not perfect). Callers don't always get immediately that their call has been forwarded to another location, many km/miles away.   

I am sure your bro will turn up eventually.  It must be difficult to be moved around randomly and have no control on your life.  Is he actually convicted or still on remand?  Surely he should be out on time served by now?

As for the snow, it might melt a bit by the weekend.   It really needs to get up to 5C or so to see it really disappear.  It's brutal now, -10C with the chill factor.  They haven't cleared our street at all.  It's load of piled up mush.  Neighbours park their cars in the neighbouring streets as those streets are cleared often.

No my bro has to stay inside until his next court date which is in Sept.

It is a mercy if they move him to a level one facility.

Where he was they have lifers and level 4 murderers and really nasty people.

Level one is better as they offer classes, have a library, more free time out of the cell and he said they have a Sweat lodge for the natives to religious practices.

Better food too, I hope.

My husband was thinking of putting some funds on his books, I will wait to see where he is moved etc.

He has his own funds but his bank put a freeze on his account. Good in some ways, keep his wives sticky fingers out of it.

No idea what is going on with her as I am not on FB.

I was suspended 8 months ago, tried to go back but too much hassle;*I think she was the one who did me wrong on Fb and made a fake complaint about an add that got me in trouble;*

I remember I shared a link for a in home health care chair. A chair that helped someone get a handicapped person around inside the home without being so big as a standard wheelchair; Either it was her or my handicapped friend who thought it was advertising she is handicapped, so paranoid and silly.

I never promote adds so not idea why I was suspended  for posting a rude add.

I do not care really FB is a waste of time mostly.

If it was my SIL who was playing troll, it was because she planned on messing with my bro and knew I would let everyone we knew on FB know the real deal.

She loves to come off as caring and innocent but she is far from that!

My bro is owed money for his part of their property, I hope she has not done some sneaky stuff behind his back.

I do not trust her, I actually was hoping her bad heart would go out and we would be done with her!

I no longer want to think that way, she is killing herself with her own personality, or lack of one!

Karma is real and hers is going to be heavy.

Mean time halfie is planing games, needs a new ID card but is stalling, saying she needs to study the driving rules; Leave it to me to suggest she forget about driving for now since her car is broken down; She can not work without and iD card. She can just get a new ID card for half the price of a driving license, get a job then get a driving license later.She has a way of making my eldest sister part of her problems, Needs a ride, needs to borrow money etc.

I was joking with the eldest since they live in Minn. I told her to just call ICE and let them handle it!

No my bro has to stay inside until his next court date which is in Sept.It is a mercy if they move him to a level one facility.Where he was they have lifers and level 4 murderers and really nasty people.Level one is better as they offer classes, have a library, more free time out of the cell and he said they have a Sweat lodge for the natives to religious practices.Better food too, I hope.My husband was thinking of putting some funds on his books, I will wait to see where he is moved etc.He has his own funds but his bank put a freeze on his account. Good in some ways, keep his wives sticky fingers out of it.No idea what is going on with her as I am not on FB.I was suspended 8 months ago, tried to go back but too much hassle;*I think she was the one who did me wrong on Fb and made a fake complaint about an add that got me in trouble;*I remember I shared a link for a in home health care chair. A chair that helped someone get a handicapped person around inside the home without being so big as a standard wheelchair; Either it was her or my handicapped friend who thought it was advertising she is handicapped, so paranoid and silly.I never promote adds so not idea why I was suspended for posting a rude add.I do not care really FB is a waste of time mostly.If it was my SIL who was playing troll, it was because she planned on messing with my bro and knew I would let everyone we knew on FB know the real deal.She loves to come off as caring and innocent but she is far from that!My bro is owed money for his part of their property, I hope she has not done some sneaky stuff behind his back.I do not trust her, I actually was hoping her bad heart would go out and we would be done with her!I no longer want to think that way, she is killing herself with her own personality, or lack of one!Karma is real and hers is going to be heavy.Mean time halfie is playing games, needs a new ID card but is stalling, saying she needs to study the driving rules; Leave it to me to suggest she forget about driving for now since her car is broken down; She can not work without and iD card. She can just get a new ID card for half the price of a driving license, get a job then get a driving license later.She has a way of making my eldest sister part of her problems, Needs a ride, needs to borrow money etc.I was joking with the eldest since they live in Minn. I told her to just call ICE and let them handle it! - @Marilyn Tassy

What I don't understand is why your bro isn't out on bail or is being held for longer than he could be sentenced for?  I mean if it came before the judge, even if guilty, surely he's been in longer than that.   He could be bailed to live say at his son's place, or maybe at a native location, have a curfew or even an ankle monitor? Must be cheaper than keeping him.  His (ex-)wife's lawyer must have done a real song and dance to keep him remanded.  And if he was held too long, would he get compensation for excessive time served?

Probably your halfie should not get visited by ICE.  They'd shoot first and ask questions afterwards.   It seems indefensible what they did.   I agree, job, then DL.  Surely she can use her birth certificate as ID?  Even an expired card is still really ID as long as it's not too old.  I mean, people don't stop existing when their docs expire.  I had that argument in a bank!  You'd think they'd use their brains there.

I've had a rubbish day so far.  My back is absolutely dreadful. And the tinnitus is hissing like hell - that could be the painkillers.  I was shovelling snow yesterday and now I am utterly screwed with moving around.  This always happens. I never seem to learn my lesson that my back will seize up post any effort.   I was supposed to do the food shopping but Mrs F is going to do it.  I also might need to chop some wood as we're burning wood a lot and I'm running out of kindling.   I am supposed to travel this weekend and the weekend after. It's going to be very difficult to do. 

FB is overrated.  Best forgotten along with X.

Maybe your son could help shovel snow around?

Tell him it will make him fit and strong.

I volunteered to shovel snow in Erd. It was a novelty for me.

An hour in and that was enough for a lifetime.

I slightly remember as a very young girl my father shoveling a pathway from our front door to the street so we could leave the house in Conn.

He was more then happy to move to Ca.

My sister in Minn.has a snow machine to shovel with, modern inventions are handy.

She still needs to clean up her roof when it gets too heavy with snow.

She used to get up there herself but lately she hires people.

We never got allot of heavy snow in Albuquerque , good thing because most buildings had flat roofs.

Be careful with falling, my Vegas friend took yet another fall from her bed to the floor.

Her husband lifted her back to bed but her shoulder are messed up now.

I swear it is a miracle she is not in a nursing home.

She is very upset about what Trump is up too. I told her to chill about it, nothing we can do but watch and wait.

Duck and cover , like we did in school with the drills we had once a week.

They sure brainwashed children back then to be in fear.

Like a desk is going to save you!

We all knew at the time it was a joke but sometimes you have to go with the flow.

My bro messed up with the system;

He only had to do 45 days in country jail and then he was on probation. Part of the probation was to stay away from his wife because she had a restraining order out on him.

I warned him to not go over to their condo unless he had a police escort.

They will go with you for about 15 mins to collect your personal items.

No, he fell for her BS when she invited him to come get his wheelchair.

Called the cops on him and he was arrested right there on the street.

Now it is more about him breaking the rules then what he did.

They gave him 2 years for not listening to their rules!

With jail math it comes out to just about one year instead of 2.

He was sent to that rough state jail while they decided how dangerous he is.

He is not dangerous at all so now they are sending him to a light level facility.

Just dumb, I would feel better about it all if his evil wife was in the cell next to him!

She should be locked up too if anyone needs correction.

No one liked her much when we met her, she comes off as fake and too good for everyone around her.

My other SIL can not stand her either.

My bro always walked on egg shells with her, I do not understand what he saw in her at all.

He always likes those crazy types who are so into their own feelings and emotions.

3 wives so far and all cra,cra.

My husband found him an nice care home in Thailand for less then $600; a month.

Sounds great but I doubt he can even get a passport now, not for many years to come.

Once he gets out his probation will probably be a long one.

Like still being a prisoner, have to report in every week and follow the rules to the letter.

He is 58 so I hope he does not find his last years in a miserable state or affairs.

He should NEVER remarry.

Like they say, he sure knows who to pick them!

Might go out today, forgot to pick up avocados the other day, the only reason we went out was to buy some!

Spacing out for sure.

I forgot to mention under Ca; divorce laws, a convicted felon get less of the community property in a divorce. She just wants it all for herself, he is entitled to funds from their condo but who knows what will happen or what evil plans are cooking while he is locked away.