Seraphim Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 And actually it is good that he'll be staying in Alert because he'll still be in Canada that way we can still use our phones. If he was in Thule where the other people are staying he would be in Denmark. And then he would need an international package for a month. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 And Thule is the American Air Force's most northern base. But it is their base in another country. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Alert gets no sunlight from Oct 14 to March 1. By the time R gets there they will only have a few hours of daylight per day. And from April 5 to Sept 6 they have no night time. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Tomorrow is R's colonoscopy and endoscopy. Ouch Link to comment
luminousone Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Tomorrow is R's colonoscopy and endoscopy. Ouch The prep is the most difficult. The actual procedure is fine, since they usually do it under anesthesia. If there are any polyps, they just take them out as they go. Link to comment
Silverbirch Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 All the best for your husband and family Vic. I hadn't heard of Alert, but there is talk here from time to time about the American satellites in Australia. My understanding is that there will be US military exercises in the very northern part of Australia soon, and some countries are not happy about that. I'm not sure - some people think it makes us a target, but I think that it likely is in our interests, if not right now, then at some point in the future. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 The prep is the most difficult. The actual procedure is fine, since they usually do it under anesthesia. If there are any polyps, they just take them out as they go. I think he is having heavy sedation but not actually put out put out. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 All the best for your husband and family Vic. I hadn't heard of Alert, but there is talk here from time to time about the American satellites in Australia. My understanding is that there will be US military exercises in the very northern part of Australia soon, and some countries are not happy about that. I'm not sure - some people think it makes us a target, but I think that it likely is in our interests, if not right now, then at some point in the future. Lots of issues in the world for sure. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Daily Rosary day 5. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 R's scopes went really well. The gastro scope showed a very small hiatus hernia, the symptoms easily controlled with medication. For the colonoscopy he removed 2 " maybe " polyps". But he thinks he is perfectly ok. He recommended another scope in 5 years. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Seriously, you never really know someone. My one gf at work is a naturist. That kind of blew my mind.lol. I didn't say anything when she told me but I am sure the look on my face was oooooookay. She just really doesn't look the type I guess. She is a 55-year-old grandma. But she was telling me her and her husband don't wear clothes at home and they go to a naturist trailer park every weekend. Hmmm never judge a book by the cover . Link to comment
happpybear Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Seriously, you never really know someone. My one gf at work is a naturist. That kind of blew my mind.lol. I didn't say anything when she told me but I am sure the look on my face was oooooookay. She just really doesn't look the type I guess. She is a 55-year-old grandma. But she was telling me her and her husband don't wear clothes at home and they go to a naturist trailer park every weekend. Hmmm never judge a book by the cover . hahaha, I love people like this! Just doing there thing, strong and proud! I'm suprised she told you though, it's one of those things that is still really taboo. I'll never forget the time my grandfather told me he wanted to grow marijuana in the forest behind his house. It was just so surprising, he used to be a cop, and he was fairly religious too--all about what is good and right. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 hahaha, I love people like this! Just doing there thing, strong and proud! I'm suprised she told you though, it's one of those things that is still really taboo. I'll never forget the time my grandfather told me he wanted to grow marijuana in the forest behind his house. It was just so surprising, he used to be a cop, and he was fairly religious too--all about what is good and right. People are fun sometimes. As the layers come off. ( sorry for the pun) I am a pretty accepting person when something does not affect me or is not harming anyone. I mean her lifestyle is not harming me or anybody else. I was just kind of shocked because she is a Christian person as well. I was thinking today how she reconciles that. But hey not for me to judge you know? Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 The day surgery waiting room was interesting today. I had some pretty good conversations with some elderly people in the waiting room. Even my son eventually got drawn out after 45 minutes of conversation. He just listened for 45 minutes and then he started talking a little bit. Today he thought of a new idea he would like to do as a job. As he matures he gets more of these what I would call "real moments." I call them real moments because they are truly about him. They are little nuggets of gold. And I treasure every single one of them. When 90% of the time you listen to your child discuss Yu-Gi-Oh or Pokémon when you get those real moments they are so precious there are no words for it. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 [video=youtube_share;wzm0IqLChE0] ] Link to comment
Silverbirch Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 hi Vic. Unfortunately, the video wouldn't load for me. Couple of years ago, I had a gf who belonged to a nudist club with her family. She was a sporty person and used to say what a fantastic lifestyle it was. She used to play tennis at the club, and I remember being surprised when she told me she wore a bra to play tennis as it was uncomfortable without it. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 The video is what became of Fred Stobaugh's life after his wife passed away and his song for her went viral on YouTube. It really is a beautiful love story ,him and his wife were married for 73 years when she passed away. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 In honour of school starting up again on Tuesday I thought I would put this wonderful video here. What an amazing woman. [video=youtube_share;SFnMTHhKdkw] Link to comment
luminousone Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 That was a great TED talk- she had an amazing message - for all teachers and families. Here's to a great school year! Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 That was a great TED talk- she had an amazing message - for all teachers and families. Here's to a great school year! And a great school year to your kids too! it was an amazing talk wasn't it? Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 I am a nervous wreck about Tuesday. AHHHHHHHH!!! It feels like it is some sort of D day you know? It has elements of good and bad. And has elements of guilt and regret. It has elements of finally knowing. It has elements of a plan. It is knowing and the unknown. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 R is going to visit his sister tomorrow. They are going to the Labour Day game together. When they were kids they would always go to the Labour Day game with their dad. It has been a 40 year tradition now. Me and little R are staying home so we can get ready for school. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 The dog got out again, calling animal control. Link to comment
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