Running Bear's Coffee Shop XLVIII
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I agree David. But, sometimes the timeliness is not so well placed.
My prescription would be a 1/2 pint of good clear Irish Whiskey, may not cure him but he would enjoy it!
On the serious side, try not to worry too much, he is in good capable hands.
Our prayers are still with him.
Thunder Sleet is not that uncommon during a winter storm. It's due to the updrafts formed sometimes, like in the formation of a summer thunderstorm, only that in winter, it doesn't take as much for these updrafts to form. These are called convective storms and like during a summer thunderstorm they also make the precipitation heavier. Some areas around them have gotten 2-3" of just sleet in less than any hour. We went from a high yesterday of 75 to our current temp of 24, with it expected to go to the lower teens by morning time. It could have been a lot worse here, however this morning the freeze line seemed to stop just north of B'ham and was stationary for over 2 hours. The expected freezing rain and sleet didn't materialize here until almost 1pm. By 4 it was over. We even have some good snow bursts during it, but nothing has stuck. With the roads as wet as they are they will ice over tonight, and in the morning for folks trying to get to work, it will be a nightmare.
Glad I'm retired!
Terry - sorry to hear about your brother, but I couldn't help thinking how much you sound like Jeffrey talking about his nephew!
I think Terry is dealing with his nephew from a much stronger position than Jeffrey was with his nephew - at least until his Dad finally stepped up to the plate!
Terry, I'll continue praying for your brother's recovery.
My nephew has been outmanuevered and outgunned, let's see if he is smart enough to quit before he digs himself a deeper hole.
Two years ago, he lost his mother, so I know he is in turmoil right now. I hope he realizes the people in charge of his father's care know what they are about.
Oh no. Pray that it isn't so. I hate to hear about family squabbling about such matters.
It servers no one.
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BigE
Active Member
I agree David. But, sometimes the timeliness is not so well placed.
Bruette
Well-Known Member
My prescription would be a 1/2 pint of good clear Irish Whiskey, may not cure him but he would enjoy it!
On the serious side, try not to worry too much, he is in good capable hands.
Our prayers are still with him.
Terry- Hope our [everyone's] prayers are a help.
Louis- Kept my shirt on. Only did two bags and quit. Breezy. Area I've done the last two days, covered again. I echo Curt's comment," I HATE OAK TREES".
Until the summer when its shade is welcome. Gads, a love / hate story.
Phil
Louis- Kept my shirt on. Only did two bags and quit. Breezy. Area I've done the last two days, covered again. I echo Curt's comment," I HATE OAK TREES".
Until the summer when its shade is welcome. Gads, a love / hate story.
Phil
Now, my nephew is just blowing air, as I am legal health care surrogate as well as durable power of attorney.
I have already instructed the hospital staff that if my nephew causes problems, they can throw him out of the hospital. Since my brother's room is on the 5th floor, they can consider a parachute optional.
I have already instructed the hospital staff that if my nephew causes problems, they can throw him out of the hospital. Since my brother's room is on the 5th floor, they can consider a parachute optional.
Bruette
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PRR Modeler
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Evening All,
The trip to VA was a breeze today. From when I walked in until I left was 15 mins. I can honestly say I have never had a bad experience at our VA. Afterwards I stopped at the hobby store I don't like only because it's only 15 minutes from the VA. I didn't find anything I couldn't live without. After getting home I did my laundry. MOH said she enjoyed her day doing quilting in her seminars but said initially it was unorganized.
BigE- Good info-thanks. I feel it is better to know than not know.
Terry- I hope your brother is doing well.
I hope everyone has a good night.
The trip to VA was a breeze today. From when I walked in until I left was 15 mins. I can honestly say I have never had a bad experience at our VA. Afterwards I stopped at the hobby store I don't like only because it's only 15 minutes from the VA. I didn't find anything I couldn't live without. After getting home I did my laundry. MOH said she enjoyed her day doing quilting in her seminars but said initially it was unorganized.
BigE- Good info-thanks. I feel it is better to know than not know.
Terry- I hope your brother is doing well.
I hope everyone has a good night.
Cjcrescent
Master Mechanic
Thunder Sleet is not that uncommon during a winter storm. It's due to the updrafts formed sometimes, like in the formation of a summer thunderstorm, only that in winter, it doesn't take as much for these updrafts to form. These are called convective storms and like during a summer thunderstorm they also make the precipitation heavier. Some areas around them have gotten 2-3" of just sleet in less than any hour. We went from a high yesterday of 75 to our current temp of 24, with it expected to go to the lower teens by morning time. It could have been a lot worse here, however this morning the freeze line seemed to stop just north of B'ham and was stationary for over 2 hours. The expected freezing rain and sleet didn't materialize here until almost 1pm. By 4 it was over. We even have some good snow bursts during it, but nothing has stuck. With the roads as wet as they are they will ice over tonight, and in the morning for folks trying to get to work, it will be a nightmare.
Glad I'm retired!
CMMR
Member
Terry - sorry to hear about your brother, but I couldn't help thinking how much you sound like Jeffrey talking about his nephew!
IronBeltKen
Lazy Daydreamer
I think Terry is dealing with his nephew from a much stronger position than Jeffrey was with his nephew - at least until his Dad finally stepped up to the plate!
Terry, I'll continue praying for your brother's recovery.
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Thanks.
My nephew has been outmanuevered and outgunned, let's see if he is smart enough to quit before he digs himself a deeper hole.
Two years ago, he lost his mother, so I know he is in turmoil right now. I hope he realizes the people in charge of his father's care know what they are about.
BigE
Active Member
Oh no. Pray that it isn't so. I hate to hear about family squabbling about such matters.
It servers no one.
Boris
Beach Bum
Good evening.
Terry, your family doesn't need any turmoil, your brothers condition is serious enough. Hopefully your nephew will calm down. Hope your brother's treatment is working.
On the snow front, we did get 7"+ today. My snow thrower broke another belt, so the wife and I dug out the driveway and walk the old fashioned way, using a snow shovel and a genuine Conrail issue crib shovel. The plow came through later in the evening, so we will have to open up what was plowed back in, come morning.
It's 19°, right now, 20 degrees colder than it was this time last night. Looking forward to a week of seasonal temperatures and sunny says, starting Saturday.
Watched the Caps blow the lead in the third period, and lose to Minnesota, earlier this evening.
Terry, your family doesn't need any turmoil, your brothers condition is serious enough. Hopefully your nephew will calm down. Hope your brother's treatment is working.
On the snow front, we did get 7"+ today. My snow thrower broke another belt, so the wife and I dug out the driveway and walk the old fashioned way, using a snow shovel and a genuine Conrail issue crib shovel. The plow came through later in the evening, so we will have to open up what was plowed back in, come morning.
It's 19°, right now, 20 degrees colder than it was this time last night. Looking forward to a week of seasonal temperatures and sunny says, starting Saturday.
Watched the Caps blow the lead in the third period, and lose to Minnesota, earlier this evening.
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