What made you feel good today?

[zilo]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Pretty much every day the last 30 months, my daily routine has included morning tea for my father. This is a pretty typical serve.

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Sometimes he struggles to drink, most goes down his chin then his clothes and on to the floor. Today, it went well. The floors are mopped clean by default, not intention. Jam spots on the cake are for augmenting his interest, sweet food is a known “mood reset” too.

I’m reaching the end of when it will be possible to maintain him in the house, he is now requiring assistance with pretty much everything and that’s beyond practical here. But - thought I’d share a little snippet of when it’s going nicely.

What made me feel good today? Sharing your day, what a great son you are....good on you.

[roKWiz]

Good to have the next 5 days off.

[FTE217]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Pretty much every day the last 30 months, my daily routine has included morning tea for my father. This is a pretty typical serve.

image image

Sometimes he struggles to drink, most goes down his chin then his clothes and on to the floor. Today, it went well. The floors are mopped clean by default, not intention. Jam spots on the cake are for augmenting his interest, sweet food is a known “mood reset” too.

I’m reaching the end of when it will be possible to maintain him in the house, he is now requiring assistance with pretty much everything and that’s beyond practical here. But - thought I’d share a little snippet of when it’s going nicely.

Mate, cherished times, you made my day again as well.
We're guilty complaining about the oldies, how moments in time you reflect you should do this should have done that.
Some are unfortunate having lost 1 or both long before the old ageing process.
Were lucky the ones who have either still around depending your vintage.
I saw mine again yesterday and Sunday just passed.
92/88yrs and still living on their own, I feel good everyday for they are here or just a call away or visit.
On the other hand my wife lost her Dad during covid at 91yrs and Mum half ok in the Nursing home 90yrs.
Whole different ball game BUT lucky she's still with us.
I love seeing her as well.
My wife has built up a album of pictures and mobile video discussions with her parents in these later years, its amazing stuff to hear back on worth doing.
Take care of him CB till you can and enjoy every moment, homes have that ending path feeling.

[ford71V8]

My FIL rang the wife on Sunday. He was lonely and nobody has come to see him for months. It was sad to hear him talk like this, however he gets regular visitors but he unfortunately forgets they have been.
The positive was he was able to reach out like that using his mobile phone. Too many times he cant work the thing or mixes it up with the TV remote.
He also made me chuckle when he asked the wife if she had been to London this week.
Last week he was letting everyone know she had been declared Missing! Oh well, she'll turn up, he says.

[Tonz]

As hard as they can be at times, its always good to look and remember the funny things they do, my FIL (dementia last 15 years) had great delight in announcing he was getting married to this nice young nurse as "she enjoys me pinching her bum'. hell what do ya do with them
try and protect the staff from sexual assault, going to happen sooner or later...

Citroen I wish I could eat all that for morning tea.

[.:4:.]

So rocking up to dinner tonight, my mum had picked up my kid from sparing class from teikwondo. So i said to him come check out what i did to my car. My mum didnt pay attention, and i hadnt done anything to my car bar vaccum it, but it bought enough time for me to slip him a red bull. To be fair, unless i have to turn on dad mode, my kid and I treat each other as best mates.
Anyhow, my mum was proud to tell me she visited one of her neighbors who just had their carpet done. Mums been wanting to do hers but was a little bit on the fence as to which colour/tone etc. But she know knows what she wants seeing a place done, not just a sample. And invited her neighbors over for coffee after spruking her lighting upgrade. Both penthouses are identical. And her neighbors are now wanting to get the same done. So whilst i did the advising, the one thing i thought would go in one ear and out the other my mum didnt forget. Its simple. And thats simple. Keep in the cupboard 1 box of each different fitting or lamp for reference. So her neighbor took a photo of the specs. And specs for light fittings dont mean **** to 90% of people, but if its what you want but dunno head to toe about light fittings, it saves paying someone to make the executive decision.
I once just for fun put a 5° pencil spot LED in my house. It was funny, but absolutely useless. So i reckon 90° 3k LED downlights compared to the 60° halogen dichroics is a much better lighting design.

Realising the V8's are on this weekend and i am actually home to watch them

[roKWiz]

Originally Posted by TrVrPhiLpsiNdstrys

Realising the V8's are on this weekend and i am actually home to watch them

I might just have to visit the cemetary next door on a pretence and look over the fence again.

Some are now saying Winton is cancelled... bah humbug !!

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by TrVrPhiLpsiNdstrys

Some are now saying Winton is cancelled... bah humbug !!

https://www.supercars.com/news/champ...n-supersprint/

[five 7]

Camping in the far north Tokerau Bay, and seeing another blood moon floating on the horizon. Phone pic doesn't do it justice it was real clear and bright red/orange.

[Syndrome]

[jaydee]

Bit of a sweet and sour moment.
I'd frozen a 6 pack of hot cross buns (because I love them) and would have one as a treat now and then.
Had the last one today,had it hot with melted butter and a cup of coffee, noice.
Life's simple pleasures.

Swapped a H4 out on a neighbours Territory as he couldnt work out how... bloody battery side as well and said screw it did both sides as a precaution!

Pulled the dipstick and yep not a drop on it...

Topped it up and advised him to give it a service as it has done 22oookm's since last time it was checked

So next week i have scored a gig servicing this thing, made me feel good because advice is free and i can't blame him for being slack as money has been very tight for him since covid hit.

My garage is always open and has been ever since i started having a crack at things myself, i don't mind if people can't pay as long as we can have a beer together

The sexy neighbour's Nissan Murano with the cvt transmission that's another story for another time

[Syndrome]

40+ km bicycle ride.

[jaydee]

Originally Posted by Syndrome

40+ km bicycle ride.

Masochism

[slowsnake]

Not hearing the damn rain on my roof! Got to change my neighbours transaxle/gearbox oil this morning.

[roKWiz]

Beaut last day of Autumn was perfect to ride the cycle trail from Benalla to Mokoan / Winton Wetlands.



On the way out passing the huge Melbourne skyrail plant. Picture doesn't do justice to the size of these cranes.



Some canal bridges to cross this one is the back dirt road to Glenrowan.



Pleasant 30km ride.... errr 5 km ride being Victoria.

[Citroënbender]

Spending a fair bit of time in a heavily Asian (Chinese and Korean) part of Sydney I’ve got used to indifferent traffic manners.

My approach is to show extra courtesy to the older folks, in the hope they eventually drill the young ones to give a little. Today I slowed, approaching a pedestrian crossing where a young couple stood, they smiled and gestured for me to drive through. I can’t take credit for it alone, but it’s good to see the “population one” mindset may be diminishing.

[oldel]

Happy: TIL there's a merc w124 coupe, the 300ce 24, never knew until recently they even existed as I've only heard about the SL coupe like r107 and r129 or whatever same vintage coupe with v8 option
sad: was one for 11k (most are over 20k), it didn't last long, wish it was local but it was in QLD anyway I think

E:
Happy: it's back up on carsales, and it's actually not in QLD
sad: It's in Vic

[Tonz]

well done. I havent done 105 pushups in my lifetime.

I am supporting 3 close friends doing the same project.

[slowsnake]

Having my cat jump on my bed at 5am, he was soaked through, lol, so I got up put the heater on, then the billy, then dried my cat in front of the heater, he sounded like a diesel engine on idle, purrrrrring away!

Now that made me feel good, so did the 65 bucks I won in last night's lotto, lol, hahaha.

Cheers Billy.

[FTE217]

haha slowsnake, funny storey being west to east coasts this morn.
I got up early this morn (chilly yes) and after having had my shower went back to room to get ready for work, woke up the Mrs's and she alarmingly woke feeling something curled up next to her legs under the blankets.
Our Lucky as he's called had crawled under the blankys keeping warm next to her legs LOL.....
Yes at times I think she does love him more than me after 30+yrs of marriage haha got nothing to feel jealous about that

On another made me feel good today BUT yesterday.
Went through the dreaded colonoscopy/endoscopy process - yep both ends vialated !
Got the all AOK clear but damn its a trying 24hrs + hrs fasting and you know what clearing out :(

[Citroënbender]

Originally Posted by FTE217

…Got the all AOK clear but damn its a trying 24hrs + hrs fasting and you know what clearing out :(

Back when he had his marbles, my father once snuck PicoPrep into my sandwich. I’ll credit him with winning that round of pranks.

[.:4:.]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Back when he had his marbles, my father once snuck PicoPrep into my sandwich. I’ll credit him with winning that round of pranks.

Did he have the stopwatch out to see if you set a new record for the toilet dash?

[FTE217]

Originally Posted by Citroënbender

Back when he had his marbles, my father once snuck PicoPrep into my sandwich. I’ll credit him with winning that round of pranks.

Can I say that’s a ****a !

Yer as they say prevention is better than cure Fox5.0.
My Nonno died of stomach bowl cancer so this was my third time and I suppose till whenever.
That drink sure is vial and plus I’m no h20 lover !
Having to scull 5 more large glass’s of water combined was near on taking me to puke !
I don’t mind having the rear end pipes cleaned out mind you lol

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Originally Posted by FTE217

On another made me feel good today BUT yesterday.
Went through the dreaded colonoscopy/endoscopy process - yep both ends vialated !
Got the all AOK clear but damn its a trying 24hrs + hrs fasting and you know what clearing out :(

I've had an endoscopy (both gastroscopy and colonoscopy in the one session) twice before. My old man passed away from stomach and intestinal cancer and I have suffered bouts of diverticulitis in the past, so doctor suggested it would be good to visually check the pipeworks out every five years.

Personally I found the process of drinking the cleansing liquid the hardest part! That stuff is so viscous and sweet that getting the required amount consumed within the required timeframe is bloody hard!

I just hope they used the scope at the top end first rather than the other way round. Wouldn't want to wake up with a terrible taste in the mouth

[Tassie f100]

Originally Posted by FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0

I've had an endoscopy (both gastroscopy and colonoscopy in the one session) twice before. My old man passed away from stomach and intestinal cancer and I have suffered bouts of diverticulitis in the past, so doctor suggested it would be good to visually check the pipeworks out every five years.

Personally I found the process of drinking the cleansing liquid the hardest part! That stuff is so viscous and sweet that getting the required amount consumed within the required timeframe is bloody hard!

I just hope they used the scope at the top end first rather than the other way round. Wouldn't want to wake up with a terrible taste in the mouth

Don’t reckon it would make all that much difference!when I had a colonoscopy a couple of years back a few internal pressure washes didn’t seem to leave anything in the plumbing

[Citroënbender]

…Wouldn't want to wake up with a terrible taste in the mouth.

Wake up feeling like you’d been asking for a pay rise?

[ford71V8]

Originally Posted by FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0

Personally I found the process of drinking the cleansing liquid the hardest part! That stuff is so viscous and sweet that getting the required amount consumed within the required timeframe is bloody hard!

I think the scare tactic of whats about to be inserted into your backside is a cover for the real horror that is the cleansing liquid.
My god, I had so much more to consume and nothing left to give, yet still it kept going, cringing with each burning, wanting to end, please god, end