Zerimar Nyliram 3 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 My father goes in for surgery tomorrow. He's been having problems. A CT scan recently revealed an enlarged aorta and a cyst on his kidney. Further, we got a letter in the mail today requesting additional consultation regarding the kidney because the scan was "not normal." I fear it may be cancer. If you're the praying type, please say a prayer for Emmanuel. Link to post Share on other sites
Cerina 2,611 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 7 hours ago, Cerina said: We just got our electricity back after being out for over 34 hours. Apparently there's a HUGE shortage of electricity in Texas. The whole state is just out of power and can't provide. So we've been hunkered down at home around our gas fireplace while temps reached record lows. Down here in Houston, it reaches into the 40s (sometimes 30s) for about a week every year, and we deem it too cold to go outside. That's our "winter". We don't have clothes for sustained cold. The kids and I don't even own a coat. We get by with extra layers of long sleeved t-shirts and jackets. I own like 3 sweaters. The boys don't have any. So basically, they used all of their warm clothing playing in the snow yesterday and now it's all frozen in the garage because it was too wet to bring inside. Last night it got down to 44 degrees in our house and we woke up to frozen pipes and no water. Power was restored at noon today, but still no water. We're melting snow to flush toilets. Oh and I guess the water in the washing machine hose froze and busted parts of it. So even once we're all restored, we still won't be able to wash any clothing or towels (which we just used to clean up the water from the busted hose). All-in-all though, I can honestly say that 34 hours without power in historic low temps is still better than 8 hours of no power in the summer with normal high temps. UPDATE Two pipes have burst and one collapsed the ceiling in my oldest kiddo's room. And the power went out again, but then came on again. I'm so ready for you people to take your flippin weather back. Link to post Share on other sites
Jacen123 1,746 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I'm so sorry you're dealing with all of that, Reese. Link to post Share on other sites
Destiny Skywalker 1,909 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I'm so sorry. What a mess. I can't believe how cold it got there. You see that in the Midwest all the time but we've only had it that cold once in Seattle in the 15 years I've been here. We almost had a frozen pipe too and had to use a space heater for a few days and run the kitchen sink to keep it from freezing completely. It was nuts and I was over it, too. Link to post Share on other sites
Ms. Spam 1,840 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 11 hours ago, Zerimar Nyliram said: My father goes in for surgery tomorrow. He's been having problems. A CT scan recently revealed an enlarged aorta and a cyst on his kidney. Further, we got a letter in the mail today requesting additional consultation regarding the kidney because the scan was "not normal." I fear it may be cancer. If you're the praying type, please say a prayer for Emmanuel. Sending you super good jujus! Link to post Share on other sites
Jacen123 1,746 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 25 minutes ago, Ms. Spam said: Sending you super good jujus! Me, too! I really hope it goes for the best. Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie 6,499 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Praying for your father, Zerimar, and your situation Reese. Link to post Share on other sites
Zerimar Nyliram 3 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Thank you, everyone. He's actually home already. The operation was quick, though it was only the first of three. Cerina, I hope things get better for you as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Ms. Spam 1,840 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Today I took the trash out and the recycling, lugged four buckets full of pool water and planned a route to dialysis when it's snowing. I think after this I will probably get sick. Link to post Share on other sites
RUAJedi2 260 Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 Went through some pictures from late summer. Ready for winter to end so I can do some more small-scale pics of bugs and flowers and stuff Link to post Share on other sites
Iceheart 1,927 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 On 2/17/2021 at 12:45 AM, Destiny Skywalker said: I'm so sorry. What a mess. I can't believe how cold it got there. You see that in the Midwest all the time but we've only had it that cold once in Seattle in the 15 years I've been here. We almost had a frozen pipe too and had to use a space heater for a few days and run the kitchen sink to keep it from freezing completely. It was nuts and I was over it, too. Oh, we midwesterners get over it just as fast as the rest of the country does, we just have to live with being over it for a few months. ... we also insulate our pipes, so we can be miserable and functional at the same time. Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie 6,499 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 I started my new job today. Link to post Share on other sites
RUAJedi2 260 Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 19 minutes ago, Fozzie said: I started my new job today. Yay! How did it go? Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie 6,499 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 34 minutes ago, RUAJedi2 said: Yay! How did it go? So far so good! It’s a great change from government work. It’s a really young company, which is nice. Link to post Share on other sites
RUAJedi2 260 Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 65 degrees and sunny today. Perfect day for a trip to the mountains! Link to post Share on other sites
Zathras 499 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 On 2/22/2021 at 9:49 AM, RUAJedi2 said: Went through some pictures from late summer. Ready for winter to end so I can do some more small-scale pics of bugs and flowers and stuff 1 hour ago, RUAJedi2 said: 65 degrees and sunny today. Perfect day for a trip to the mountains! Awesome pics! Especially the bee! Link to post Share on other sites
RUAJedi2 260 Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Rocks! And a river! Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Krawlie 5,511 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 stop making me want to visit north carolina wtf Link to post Share on other sites
RUAJedi2 260 Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Oh, come for the scenic beauty definitely, but outside of our bigger cities, it's a hellhole of ignorant racist cousin-humpers. That Madison Cawthorn douche nozzle is a local favorite. Next time I drive by the home of the asshole with the 4 giant Trump banners outside his shack, I'll take a pic and post that. It will cure you.. Here's one of em: Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Krawlie 5,511 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Looks like it’d fit right in in my parents town in rural AZ. Or rural fuckin anywhere anymore Link to post Share on other sites
Odine 1,044 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 That's satire, though, right? Link to post Share on other sites
RUAJedi2 260 Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 8 minutes ago, Odine said: That's satire, though, right? Oh, my sweet summer child. Link to post Share on other sites
Fozzie 6,499 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Trump supporters are a cult. Many of them claim to be Christian, but actually worship him. And I’m speaking directly of people I know. Link to post Share on other sites
Cerina 2,611 Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 My sister's neighbors had that flag up for quite some time. It's amazing what they believe about that man. Link to post Share on other sites
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