What's upsetting you today? - Page 291

capnhowdy · 07-20-2009, 07:09 AM

Another funeral today. One of my close friends died in a boating accident. At least I don't have to sing at this one. RIP, Jerry.

Story (from local news)

TheMercenary · 07-20-2009, 09:11 AM

Sorry to hear it mate. RIP.

Jaydaan · 07-22-2009, 08:47 PM

The wildfires are closer than I would like. My best friend's parents are on evacuation alert, and the ashes are covering EVERYTHING! We are hoping it gets contained, and they do not have to leave and/or lose their home. The smoke is quite thick here too.

We have 3 fires atm: Terrace mountain, Glen Rosa Kelowna, and another one on Westside.....

Makes for great pictures of the sun, which is bright red atm, mind you.

Sundae · 07-25-2009, 07:18 AM

Ouch - Jaydaan, that's crappy.
Very sorry to hear it. Hoping for the best.
There are fires out of control in Spain too, affecting one of Mum's friends.

Talking of Mum's friends - a different friend.
Breda has cancer.
The "bad arm" she's been getting painkillers for is actually cancer. I don't have all the details, but I am worried because the first sign my Nan was ill was when she lost control of her arm and it turned out to be cancer. They couldn't even locate the primary source - by the time she got to hospital it was everywhere. Three weeks from diagnosis to death.

I'm trying to be rational about Breda, but I have just found out (a call from her daughter - Mum's out) so it's hit me hard - her daughter says it's inoperable.

Breda is (very) Irish, (very) Catholic - she is one of my nephew's Godmothers, and was our neighbour for years. She is very close to Mum - they used to visit eachother every Sunday morning, and still talk at least once a week. She is a lovely lady, and it's just really close to home. I even got a birthday card from her this year - I think Mum told her I'd be alone on the day.

Just sharing.

Clodfobble · 07-25-2009, 09:29 AM

Sorry to hear about your mom's friend, SG.

Sundae · 07-25-2009, 09:44 AM

She's round there now.
I might have some more accurate news once she comes back.
Poor Breda of course (& family & all) but poor Mum too.

She had a call that Aunty Alice's house was sold just this morning. That's her Aunt - my Great Aunt,
That means that probate can finally go ahead and all the Aunts & Uncles won't keep calling and subtly implying that it's all taking too long. She's taken a lot on her shoulders in the past year and it's not fair. Sadly, she's taken it out on Dad (and that's splashed on me too) but it is unfair - she doesn't inherit a penny, and yet it's consumed her life for the past year - worry and stress and phone calls and visits to the house. I loved Alice, but she was selfish in nominating Mum an executor - sensible (Mum is SO organised!) but selfish - some of the other cousins actually live in the area. She'd have been better leaving no will, the money would have been distributed exactly the same way (to the siblings - Alice was the first to die) and Mum would never have had all the worry.

Anyway, so she finally gets some good news re the house - then she has this to deal with.
See what she says when she comes back re Breda.

Shawnee123 · 07-25-2009, 09:48 AM

My mom is also very organized, and often gets put in that position. She's a trooper, but I can't imagine taking anything like that on. This is, sadly, a trait I did not get from my mom. I can barely take care of my own crap, let alone help someone else. I really wish I were more like my mom in that respect, but I am the polar opposite.

Keep me updated on Breda.

And, fuck cancer!

Sundae · 07-25-2009, 11:23 AM

Spine and lung apparently - exactly the same as Nanny.
She'll have radiotherapy - waiting for an appointment - but no prognosis currently. The impression given is that it's really just pain relief from here on in (like Nan).

Bloody hell.
Mum's blaming herself of course. Thinks she should have spotted it. Hasn't gone to Mass tonight (Dad's just left). She doesn't fit the stereotypical Catholic image in that way - she's upset therefore she doesn't pray. I wonder if I can get away with a Fuck Cancer card? Maybe Sod Cancer would be more acceptable - and probably shocking in its difference to other cards anyway.

Damn - she's a good woman.

Shawnee123 · 07-25-2009, 12:01 PM

My heart goes out to your mom and her friend.

Sundae · 07-25-2009, 12:38 PM

You'd (all) have loved her.
She's like Mrs Doyle in Father Ted.

And I am always lovely in her eyes.

Oh isn't your hair lovely now, and your dress and doesn't that hair colour suit you now, and look at those lovely shoes, and have you caught the sun - it suits you, and look at the weight you've lost, and would you like a cup of tea now, and don't you look lovely?

Will keep you updated.

Crimson Ghost · 07-25-2009, 01:05 PM

All the best, SG.

limey · 07-25-2009, 01:23 PM

Hugs to you and your mum, SG.

Queen of the Ryche · 07-28-2009, 01:16 PM

So sorry Sundae. Fuck Cancer.

fargon · 07-28-2009, 01:31 PM

Wal mart pissed me off good today, after getting everything on the list I got to check out. And when I tried to use my debt card it would not work. The idiot running the register asked me if I had another way to pay because they are remodeling and the card readers do not work. so now I have to go to the other walmart and do it all over again. I left the cart sitting and walked out. If their equipment is not going to work during the remodel they need to close until it is done. Am I being an asshole or not?

glatt · 07-28-2009, 02:59 PM

You are being reasonable. If they won't take your money, they can restock that crap themselves, and they should apologize to you for wasting your time. This is 2009. Most people use plastic to pay for large shopping trips. If the machines are down, the store ought to close, or at least have a huge freaking sign on every door when you go in that it's cash only.

07-20-2009, 07:09 AM	#4351
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	Another funeral today. One of my close friends died in a boating accident. At least I don't have to sing at this one. RIP, Jerry. Story (from local news) __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

07-20-2009, 09:11 AM	#4352
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Sorry to hear it mate. RIP. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

07-25-2009, 09:29 AM	#4355
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Sorry to hear about your mom's friend, SG. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

07-25-2009, 09:48 AM	#4357
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	My mom is also very organized, and often gets put in that position. She's a trooper, but I can't imagine taking anything like that on. This is, sadly, a trait I did not get from my mom. I can barely take care of my own crap, let alone help someone else. I really wish I were more like my mom in that respect, but I am the polar opposite. Keep me updated on Breda. And, fuck cancer! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

07-25-2009, 12:01 PM	#4359
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	My heart goes out to your mom and her friend. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

07-22-2009, 08:47 PM	#4353
Jaydaan Knight of the Oval-Shaped Conference Table Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vernon, BC, Canada Posts: 378	The wildfires are closer than I would like. My best friend's parents are on evacuation alert, and the ashes are covering EVERYTHING! We are hoping it gets contained, and they do not have to leave and/or lose their home. The smoke is quite thick here too. We have 3 fires atm: Terrace mountain, Glen Rosa Kelowna, and another one on Westside..... Makes for great pictures of the sun, which is bright red atm, mind you.

07-25-2009, 07:18 AM	#4354
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Ouch - Jaydaan, that's crappy. Very sorry to hear it. Hoping for the best. There are fires out of control in Spain too, affecting one of Mum's friends. Talking of Mum's friends - a different friend. Breda has cancer. The "bad arm" she's been getting painkillers for is actually cancer. I don't have all the details, but I am worried because the first sign my Nan was ill was when she lost control of her arm and it turned out to be cancer. They couldn't even locate the primary source - by the time she got to hospital it was everywhere. Three weeks from diagnosis to death. I'm trying to be rational about Breda, but I have just found out (a call from her daughter - Mum's out) so it's hit me hard - her daughter says it's inoperable. Breda is (very) Irish, (very) Catholic - she is one of my nephew's Godmothers, and was our neighbour for years. She is very close to Mum - they used to visit eachother every Sunday morning, and still talk at least once a week. She is a lovely lady, and it's just really close to home. I even got a birthday card from her this year - I think Mum told her I'd be alone on the day. Just sharing.

07-25-2009, 09:44 AM	#4356
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	She's round there now. I might have some more accurate news once she comes back. Poor Breda of course (& family & all) but poor Mum too. She had a call that Aunty Alice's house was sold just this morning. That's her Aunt - my Great Aunt, That means that probate can finally go ahead and all the Aunts & Uncles won't keep calling and subtly implying that it's all taking too long. She's taken a lot on her shoulders in the past year and it's not fair. Sadly, she's taken it out on Dad (and that's splashed on me too) but it is unfair - she doesn't inherit a penny, and yet it's consumed her life for the past year - worry and stress and phone calls and visits to the house. I loved Alice, but she was selfish in nominating Mum an executor - sensible (Mum is SO organised!) but selfish - some of the other cousins actually live in the area. She'd have been better leaving no will, the money would have been distributed exactly the same way (to the siblings - Alice was the first to die) and Mum would never have had all the worry. Anyway, so she finally gets some good news re the house - then she has this to deal with. See what she says when she comes back re Breda.

07-25-2009, 11:23 AM	#4358
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Spine and lung apparently - exactly the same as Nanny. She'll have radiotherapy - waiting for an appointment - but no prognosis currently. The impression given is that it's really just pain relief from here on in (like Nan). Bloody hell. Mum's blaming herself of course. Thinks she should have spotted it. Hasn't gone to Mass tonight (Dad's just left). She doesn't fit the stereotypical Catholic image in that way - she's upset therefore she doesn't pray. I wonder if I can get away with a Fuck Cancer card? Maybe Sod Cancer would be more acceptable - and probably shocking in its difference to other cards anyway. Damn - she's a good woman.

07-25-2009, 12:38 PM	#4360
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	You'd (all) have loved her. She's like Mrs Doyle in Father Ted. And I am always lovely in her eyes. Oh isn't your hair lovely now, and your dress and doesn't that hair colour suit you now, and look at those lovely shoes, and have you caught the sun - it suits you, and look at the weight you've lost, and would you like a cup of tea now, and don't you look lovely? Will keep you updated.

07-25-2009, 01:05 PM	#4361
Crimson Ghost Larger than life and twice as ugly. Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,264	All the best, SG. __________________ We must all go through a rite of passage. It must be physical, it must be painful, and it must leave a mark. I have no knowledge of the events which you are describing, and if I did have knowledge of them, I would be unable to discuss them with you now or at any future period. Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years

07-25-2009, 01:23 PM	#4362
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Hugs to you and your mum, SG. __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

07-28-2009, 01:16 PM	#4363
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	So sorry Sundae. Fuck Cancer. __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

07-28-2009, 01:31 PM	#4364
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Wal mart pissed me off good today, after getting everything on the list I got to check out. And when I tried to use my debt card it would not work. The idiot running the register asked me if I had another way to pay because they are remodeling and the card readers do not work. so now I have to go to the other walmart and do it all over again. I left the cart sitting and walked out. If their equipment is not going to work during the remodel they need to close until it is done. Am I being an asshole or not? __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

07-28-2009, 02:59 PM	#4365
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	You are being reasonable. If they won't take your money, they can restock that crap themselves, and they should apologize to you for wasting your time. This is 2009. Most people use plastic to pay for large shopping trips. If the machines are down, the store ought to close, or at least have a huge freaking sign on every door when you go in that it's cash only.

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