The Good Banter Thread

[CountryEscape]

Thanks to all the Veterans and soldiers of our world! Today is a day to recognize them for their bravery and their time and strength they have given so that we can be free and live safely. My son is my favorite Veteran, followed by two nephews who have spent time (or are spending time) in the military systems. Thanks you all Veterans, for keeping us free!!!

 

[sissy]

November 2nd ,,,well heart warming story as my pee wee was whining and howling and had run into my bedroom and my husband was laying on the bed and could not move and I got him to the hospital as no ambulance was available when i called for one and did a 30 minute drive to Danville regional hospital in 10 minutes in my truck and he passed away right after I got there and they brought him back 5 times before he got to emergency surgery and they put in a promus platimum and chromium stent and took him to CCU with 2 external pacemakers and my son had to get from NJ to VA and glad all the gas staions had deisel fuel and he celebrated his birthday November 5 th at his fathers side .My husband has not been in the best of health for the last couple of years and thats why i do everything







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.My son brought his 2 dogs and they loved my back yard .My son lost everything at his apartment in Keansburg NJ.oh well puter is messed up I guess since this is the first chance I have had to turn it on .geeze really messed up oh well .What can I do .The least of my worries now ,sorry

 

[j.w]

Sissy you just went through all of this now? I didn't know you had a husband,thought you lived alone. Sorry he/you and your son are going through all this now. We wondered what happened to you. Gosh what a plateful you are dealing with. I hope your husband will be ok. And your son lost everything because of the storm? Oh my gosh, is he living there w/ you now? Praying it gets better for you all soon.

 

[Big Lou]

So sorry your husband is so ill. He definitely sounds like a fighter. I know it is comforting to have your son there at home. Sissy, you keep faith and see that you get plenty of rest. All of us are and shall continue to keep you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Louis

 

[callingcolleen1]

Oh Sissy, I feel terrible, just so sad. I didn't know your husband was not well, you worked hard to keep everything going. Sure hope your husband gets better soon and hope your son gets back "on his feet" again.

Today I just seem to be overwhelmed with bad news, one guy at work had sugar diabetes and had his leg amputated and had a heart attack, then one of the store managers got laid off, which really sucks cause I liked him and he was a hard worker. We have to work so hard to get everything done with much less people now, life just sucks right now, going to have a rest, worked extra hard this morning....

 

[addy1]

So sorry to hear Sissy, take care of him, hope things get better for you and your family.

 

[mogsie]

sissy i hope everything gets better for you and your family, wishing your husband a speedy recovery,

 

[Fishylove]

Praying for you and your family sissy, hang in there.

 

[callingcolleen1]

Bless you Sissy, we shall pray for you here too, thank goodness for Pee Wee!

 

[CountryEscape]

Pee Wee saved your husband, kudos to him! So sorry to hear of all you had to do to get him to the hospital and all that went on once you got there. You are one amazing woman, that's all I can say. Your son looks very distraught, and who would not be, losing all his possessions to that storm, and living with his parents for a while! Glad his dogs are enjoying your big yard, though.

Prayers are going your way from IL as well, that things will get back to a "normal" for you again soon!

 

[sissy]

I went to the doctor yesterday and I have low blood pressure 119-75 ,so guess we equal each other out .I always was told by my mom if you talk about it it will get worse and starting to think it is true with his health as Wally had just asked me 2 days before this happened .Wally had to head back to NJ as the owner of the apartment needed to see what had to be done with his stuff .He had renters insurance but they are saying it is not covered because it was not in effect for 30 days and he had flood also .Can't find mention of that on the policy .pee wee is my little hero .

 

[Big Lou]

Thought I share a photo taken this morning of my dear Cathy.

 

[Big Lou]

A couple of quick snaps taken today. Calm surface of the pond and a good example of the massive acorns produced by our Texas Burr Oak tree.

 

[j.w]

Very nice photo of your lovely wife Lou and neat Fall reflecting photo of your pretty pond. Those nuts are cool looking! Nice for Fall decorations in the house. I never see any oak trees around here.

 

[CountryEscape]

Your wife is extremely beautiful, and VERY professional looking, Lou! Tell her I said that. Not that I hold any weight in this world, but women always like to hear things like that, and I never say anything I don't mean.
Those burr oak acorns are very neat, agree with JW they would make really neat fall decorations. Around here, white and red oaks, but never seen a burr oak tree I don't think. I used to have woods all around my house when I was married, should have counted the number of trees I mowed around. LOL Well over 100 I'm positive, and in the yard, all were oak and hickory. Let me tell you, they had tons of leaves that never shriveled up, and then you had to deal with the nuts, too. I always encouraged anyone and everyone to come pick up hickory nuts! We had at least 3 different type of hickory tree, one I remember was shag bark. But, the squirrels ALWAYS took the one type of nuts first. They must have either been sweeter, or easier to shell. There were some that were so darn hard to shell, it was barely worth the effort. I much prefer pecans when it comes to shelling a nut.