Topic: NOTES OF INDEPENDENCE AND FIREWORKS (Read 7402 times)

vixmom · « **Reply #120 on:** July 04, 2018, 05:28:44 PM »

Yes the coupons were for future visits and you can only use one at a time

Ginny · « **Reply #121 on:** July 04, 2018, 05:34:10 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2018, 02:32:02 PM

Have fun at 54 Below. Enjoy your dinner.

I saw that they were doing the songs from 1776 today and would have liked to go,but Vixdad had no wish to schelp to the city in his day off

We had a great time! It was our first visit to 54 Below, but won't be our last. We even got a complimentary appetizer because they had to move us after we were seated. We ended up at the base of the stage left steps and got to chat quite a bit with the drummer.

Ginny · « **Reply #122 on:** July 04, 2018, 05:35:05 PM »

Quote from: Jane on July 04, 2018, 04:00:22 PM

Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2018, 02:30:07 PM
Knee vibes for Ginny

Ditto!

Thank you both - today has been very therapeutic.

Ginny · « **Reply #123 on:** July 04, 2018, 05:36:24 PM »

We are in for the evening, ready to watch the fireworks on TV that we'll probably be able to hear outside our windows.

bk · « **Reply #124 on:** July 04, 2018, 05:48:36 PM »

Went to K's Donuts for my treat of a sweet - they are open 365 days a year. Unfortunately the morons pretty much bought out the store so they could have their donuts at the barbecue and at the park - very annoying. I had to get stuff I normally wouldn't because they only had a handful of stuff left.

bk · « **Reply #125 on:** July 04, 2018, 05:48:53 PM »

Finished Dishonored and will now watch Shanghai Express.

George · « **Reply #126 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:00:00 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2018, 05:19:46 PM

When we visted in June we were given sealed envelopes to bring back during the anniversary celebration. When they opened ours we received 2 coupons each good for a free entree and one for a free appetizer

Congrats, Vixmom!

George · « **Reply #127 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:04:16 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2018, 05:24:04 PM

It is dusk now so the skies will soon be filled with illegal fireworks

Lasy year (or maybe the year before), the city of Tumwater outlawed most fireworks. There was a special election a couple of months ago trying to repeal the ban, but that was voted down, so the ban stands. So far, it's been very quiet today.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #128 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:18:16 PM »

I am also watching the fireworks on TV....they start any time...then I will go outside and watch the fireworks in the park.....like DR JANE, I can see the HIGHEST ones over the trees, but that's enough for me...

And yes you are right DR JANE.....I was very lucky to have my mom for all of my nearly 68 years....and pretty much to myself every day for the last few years!

My sister is being a big help....all of my sisters...and my oldest brother as well.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #129 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:18:35 PM »

The Ones That Were Left - A Saga of the Donuts by MR BK.....

George · « **Reply #130 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:25:35 PM »

It started raining here in Tumwater. I wonder if it'll last or if it'll affect the fireworks that my mom is going to see at the Red Wind Casino.

Jane · « **Reply #131 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:49:12 PM »

Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2018, 05:28:44 PM

Yes the coupons were for future visits and you can only use one at a time

You go often enough you won't mind saving them

Jane · « **Reply #132 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:50:14 PM »

Quote from: George on July 04, 2018, 06:04:16 PM

Quote from: vixmom on July 04, 2018, 05:24:04 PM
It is dusk now so the skies will soon be filled with illegal fireworks

Lasy year (or maybe the year before), the city of Tumwater outlawed most fireworks. There was a special election a couple of months ago trying to repeal the ban, but that was voted down, so the ban stands. So far, it's been very quiet today.

You are lucky.

Jane · « **Reply #133 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:51:16 PM »

Quote from: Jrand67 on July 04, 2018, 06:18:16 PM

I am also watching the fireworks on TV....they start any time...then I will go outside and watch the fireworks in the park.....like DR JANE, I can see the HIGHEST ones over the trees, but that's enough for me...

And yes you are right DR JANE.....I was very lucky to have my mom for all of my nearly 68 years....and pretty much to myself every day for the last few years!

My sister is being a big help....all of my sisters...and my oldest brother as well.

That is a lot of help.

Jane · « **Reply #134 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:52:03 PM »

Quote from: George on July 04, 2018, 06:25:35 PM

It started raining here in Tumwater. I wonder if it'll last or if it'll affect the fireworks that my mom is going to see at the Red Wind Casino.

I hope not.

Jane · « **Reply #135 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:53:31 PM »

The loud popping noises have begun here. On our way back from a lovely, very comfortable weather wise, walk I picked up an empty box of firecrackers that was tossed at the property line.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #136 on:** July 04, 2018, 06:55:35 PM »

Here is Magnificat Cat Rescue's 9:00 report on little Mego:
Oh dear God, what a roller coaster of a day.

First things first:
Mego is alive. Mego is still fighting. Mego is going to get all the help he needs.

This afternoon, after his blood pressure rose and then fell again, the critical care veterinarian called and had a long, sober conversation with us. Mego's blood pressure, the main concern all along, rose to a very promising 95 after the vasopressin was administered, until to fall again within an hour to 70. They simply could not sustain his blood pressure, even on three vasopressors. By 4 p.m. today, in less than 48 hours, Mego's vet bill, with emergency surgery and ICU charges, was up to $7,519.87. Even if we did proceed with a plasma transfusion and a nasal tube to provide nutrition, his prognosis was poor ... and the vet bill would now ascend to over $11,000 in the next two days.

We asked for a couple of hours to think about it.

We agonized. We finally decided that even if Mego was not going to make it, he deserved one last chance. And we called the vet to let her know we wanted to proceed with the plasma transfusion, which is a four-hour-long procedure. Even before we finished saying that, the vet interrupted us. " I have some surprising news," she began. In the last two hours, Mego's blood pressure had started to inch upward and was now 78 systolic. Even more incredibly, the cat who had been laterally recumbent and had been getting flipped to a different side every hour by the ICU nurses had somehow managed to get on his feet.

That did it. "We are all in," we told the vet.

This picture was taken 20 minutes ago. Mego is now responsive and alert. We do not know what will happen in the next 24 hours, because he remains critical. But he has very clearly told us he wants to live. Mego, baby, if you keep fighting, we'll fight with you.

People, the huge bill we were anticipating is now astronomical. We have set up a fundraiser with a copy of the estimate, because we want full transparency here. We have already raised about $2,600, thank to your generous donations. Please share this post and the fundraiser and ask your friends to share, too.

Mego needs your help.
https://fundrazr.com/91N6C1?ref=ab_e7MkH8

Jane · « **Reply #137 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:00:01 PM »

Wow Mego. May you survive and have a healthy long life.

John G. · « **Reply #138 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:07:28 PM »

Back from a wonderful dinner of barbecued lamb and pork ribs.

John G. · « **Reply #139 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:13:27 PM »

The rain storms here were scary. So much rain fell and so quickly I had to change clothes after every trip to the car to take out stuff. Or to pick up one of the cucumber plants, which got knocked over.

John G. · « **Reply #140 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:15:08 PM »

Watching the extras on Wait for Your Laugh. Didn't make the Bye, Bye Birdie connection to Rose Marie until now. Dick Van Dyke played the role originally. Peter Marshall played it, too. Both with big roles in Rose Marie's life.

George · « **Reply #141 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:18:04 PM »

Quote from: Jane on July 04, 2018, 07:00:01 PM

Wow Mego. May you survive and have a healthy long life.

~~~Super Ditto!!~~~

John G. · « **Reply #142 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:40:20 PM »

Quote from: George on July 04, 2018, 07:18:04 PM

Quote from: Jane on July 04, 2018, 07:00:01 PM
Wow Mego. May you survive and have a healthy long life.

~~~Super Ditto!!~~~

Tritto! What a nice kitty.

John G. · « **Reply #143 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:44:36 PM »

My backdoor cat isn't in the neighborhood anymore. He was there for about 10 years. I miss him.

John G. · « **Reply #144 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:44:54 PM »

I think J.B. does, too.

Laura · « **Reply #145 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:48:35 PM »

Good evening.

Laura · « **Reply #146 on:** July 04, 2018, 07:50:11 PM »

Fireworks in Arizona is the stupidest thing ever. It is SO dry here. I don't think we've really had measurable rain since February or March. Home fireworks were illegal here for decades. Then one year they legalized them. Very stupid.

bk · « **Reply #147 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:30:43 PM »

Finished with my viewing - two motion pictures - and back to listening to music. Had to finally turn on the air conditioning - it was 78 in the house and I could barely breathe.

Jeanne · « **Reply #148 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:36:22 PM »

Hello, everyone.

Jeanne · « **Reply #149 on:** July 04, 2018, 08:36:42 PM »

The fireworks are just starting here now.

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