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Post by Michelle on Jun 4, 2012 16:36:12 GMT -5
<snip> I'm going to go try to unexplode my little studio, because I can't put anything away until I reorganize the cupboard, and I can't reorganize the cupboard until there's room in the studio to pull things out, and my brain hurts. I love that: "unexplode." Heee. I think I'm going to use that from now on. For example, I currently need to unexplode my sock drawer, and I need to unexplode my coat closet, and I need to unexplode my purse. {{hugs}}
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Post by Michelle on Jun 4, 2012 16:36:36 GMT -5
Did said sales associate know you were going to be interning? Also congratulations on surgery. No, I don't think I told sales associate exactly, but I thought I told him that I'd be on my feet all day. I need to figure out another solution and buy a new pair of shoes fast, but I'm not very motivated at the moment. The surgery rotation is a core rotation, though interestingly enough, when I called today to ask what time to meet on Monday, I was informed that my designated preceptor was going to be out of town most of the month. So the core site coordinator here had to scramble to find me a new preceptor. After surgery, I'm doing hospice in Denver (that's the one I finally got confirmed today), audition rotation in Casper, back here for 3 (ER and 2 "community medicine," ie internal medicine in patient), then audition rotation in Cheyenne. For the rest of the year, there's the rural medicine rotation in Saratoga, WY in January, the elective in the UK that I need to get back to working on, plus 2 selectives yet to be determined. Yay! Denver! I hope you'll come visit me again.
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Jun 4, 2012 19:12:02 GMT -5
We finally slew a useful. Clean kitchens with shiny appliances rock. Assistance by gorgeous Bobman just a Diane plus.
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Post by Spaced Out Looney on Jun 4, 2012 19:39:37 GMT -5
No, I don't think I told sales associate exactly, but I thought I told him that I'd be on my feet all day. I need to figure out another solution and buy a new pair of shoes fast, but I'm not very motivated at the moment. The surgery rotation is a core rotation, though interestingly enough, when I called today to ask what time to meet on Monday, I was informed that my designated preceptor was going to be out of town most of the month. So the core site coordinator here had to scramble to find me a new preceptor. After surgery, I'm doing hospice in Denver (that's the one I finally got confirmed today), audition rotation in Casper, back here for 3 (ER and 2 "community medicine," ie internal medicine in patient), then audition rotation in Cheyenne. For the rest of the year, there's the rural medicine rotation in Saratoga, WY in January, the elective in the UK that I need to get back to working on, plus 2 selectives yet to be determined. Yay! Denver! I hope you'll come visit me again. Of course I'll visit you again!
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Post by Queen E on Jun 5, 2012 14:47:24 GMT -5
Hello all. I'm sorry I've not been posting much. My life has been pretty quiet lately, and the usual stuff: applying for jobs, avoiding working on articles, and trying to revise the novel thing. Oh, and rewatching seasons 5 and 6 of DW. Clearly, really important stuff.
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Post by angelique on Jun 5, 2012 16:57:54 GMT -5
Hey, everyone! Just thought I would pop by and say hello and see how everything was going in S'cubie land. Things have been mostly quiet here, Jas is dealing with a pretty nasty case of bronchitis but otherwise things are decent. I've been rewatching BtVS and AtS lately. Right now I'm in the middle of season 5 of Buffy and it's getting harder to watch as I get closer to The Body. It's really stirring up memories of my mom and her battle with the tumors in her brain. Wow, hadn't stopped to realize that Memorial Day was the 5th anniversary of her diagnosis and just 3 months later I lost her. Seeing the scenes with Joyce in the hospital are really tough. On the other hand, this is the first time I've rewatches the series and had a chance to read Spring's analysis. I'm really enjoy them and once I've had a chance to digest them I may add my two cents worth to the discussion. Hope all is well for everyS'cubie! *edited to fix my horrible spelling and grammar mistakes. I still haven't gotten used to texting on my iPad.
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Post by Sue on Jun 5, 2012 17:11:08 GMT -5
Speaking of new cars (congrats, Liz --- also, that was/is a heck of a Burn Notice marathon viewing you are doing) ---- I need recommendations.
I've driven a van (extended) for 20 years. 10 years in a Dodge Caravan and 10 years in a Chrysler Town and Country (potato/potahto).
My van is now unreliable (also has no AC) and I'll be selling it as is for whatever I can get.
Looks like Sarah and Tom are going to buy the CRV from us.
So I am going to need a new car
I know the Honda CRV is ranked really high but I never really got into it -- after the vans it seem small and lacking in power and really sort of "down-scale" with regard to interior amenities (temp, direction, sound, electric seats, etc.) And Jim doesn't really find the ride at all comfortable. And if you actually want to put people in the back seat -- that's really uncomfortable. But the seats don't even fold way down for hauling.
But I can't really justify another van just to drive me around town on my errands. Other SUVs all seem to have the same issues as the CRV (low gas mileage but without the hauling capacity of a van.) But, of course, I really don't need to haul anything any more.
For long trips we will now probably take Jim's Avalon as it is a much more comfortable ride.
One side of me says to just go way downscale and small for running around town. But another side says I'd still like to be able to fit several folks (at least another couple?) in or haul potting soil or plants or boxes to the kids.
I've always admired the Murano -- but I haven't actually looked into it. anybody know anything about a mid-size hatchback?
Who can suggest a car that is smallish and gets good mileage but still has at least a bit of "luxury" or space. [Also, is it possible to get such a thing for under $25,000?)
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Post by Anne, Old S'cubie Cat on Jun 5, 2012 17:20:45 GMT -5
S'cubies Sue, I've been really happy with my Toyota Matrix - it gets good mpg, and the back seats fold down so it's like a station wagon. Sort of midway between a sedan and a SUV, I think.
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Post by SpringSummers on Jun 5, 2012 21:54:19 GMT -5
Speaking of new cars (congrats, Liz --- also, that was/is a heck of a Burn Notice marathon viewing you are doing) ---- I need recommendations. I've driven a van (extended) for 20 years. 10 years in a Dodge Caravan and 10 years in a Chrysler Town and Country (potato/potahto). My van is now unreliable (also has no AC) and I'll be selling it as is for whatever I can get. Looks like Sarah and Tom are going to buy the CRV from us. So I am going to need a new car I know the Honda CRV is ranked really high but I never really got into it -- after the vans it seem small and lacking in power and really sort of "down-scale" with regard to interior amenities (temp, direction, sound, electric seats, etc.) And Jim doesn't really find the ride at all comfortable. And if you actually want to put people in the back seat -- that's really uncomfortable. But the seats don't even fold way down for hauling. But I can't really justify another van just to drive me around town on my errands. Other SUVs all seem to have the same issues as the CRV (low gas mileage but without the hauling capacity of a van.) But, of course, I really don't need to haul anything any more. For long trips we will now probably take Jim's Avalon as it is a much more comfortable ride. One side of me says to just go way downscale and small for running around town. But another side says I'd still like to be able to fit several folks (at least another couple?) in or haul potting soil or plants or boxes to the kids. I've always admired the Murano -- but I haven't actually looked into it. anybody know anything about a mid-size hatchback? Who can suggest a car that is smallish and gets good mileage but still has at least a bit of "luxury" or space. [Also, is it possible to get such a thing for under $25,000?) I love my Honda Fit. Watch these to show you the different configurations that allow you to haul a lot of different kinds of stuff:
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Post by S'ewing S'cubie on Jun 6, 2012 9:02:05 GMT -5
Speaking of new cars (congrats, Liz --- also, that was/is a heck of a Burn Notice marathon viewing you are doing) ---- I need recommendations. I've driven a van (extended) for 20 years. 10 years in a Dodge Caravan and 10 years in a Chrysler Town and Country (potato/potahto). My van is now unreliable (also has no AC) and I'll be selling it as is for whatever I can get. Looks like Sarah and Tom are going to buy the CRV from us. So I am going to need a new car I know the Honda CRV is ranked really high but I never really got into it -- after the vans it seem small and lacking in power and really sort of "down-scale" with regard to interior amenities (temp, direction, sound, electric seats, etc.) And Jim doesn't really find the ride at all comfortable. And if you actually want to put people in the back seat -- that's really uncomfortable. But the seats don't even fold way down for hauling. But I can't really justify another van just to drive me around town on my errands. Other SUVs all seem to have the same issues as the CRV (low gas mileage but without the hauling capacity of a van.) But, of course, I really don't need to haul anything any more. For long trips we will now probably take Jim's Avalon as it is a much more comfortable ride. One side of me says to just go way downscale and small for running around town. But another side says I'd still like to be able to fit several folks (at least another couple?) in or haul potting soil or plants or boxes to the kids. I've always admired the Murano -- but I haven't actually looked into it. anybody know anything about a mid-size hatchback? Who can suggest a car that is smallish and gets good mileage but still has at least a bit of "luxury" or space. [Also, is it possible to get such a thing for under $25,000?) I love my Honda Fit. Watch these to show you the different configurations that allow you to haul a lot of different kinds of stuff: *snip* Although it isn't QUITE as versatile storage-wise, I still get an enormous amount of stuff into my even smaller Scion xA. I'm especially happy with its 38 MPG when the Bobman and I are road-tripping to cons around the state. We went Houston to San Antonio (nearly 400 miles) and back on one tank of gas. The next few days are going to be very busy. We are going to see Snow White and the Huntsman today. Tomorrow and Friday we are taking handgun classes. Tomorrow is a refresh for him and a new class for me on operation, maintenance and especially safety. Friday is an all-day class for our concealed-carry licenses. Now you all may be wondering why we're doing this since both of us are basically pacifistic in nature. But both of us are in our 60s. Since we're planning a roundabout road trip all the way to Maine and back late this summer that will mean roughly three to four weeks on the road. Neither of us is big on the butch, but I don't see why we should be unable to defend ourselves--preferably legally-- should the need arise. Yes, we plan to check the gun laws in all the states we plan to visit. From weaponry to family; Bob's son is being invested as an officer in the Mason, that's Saturday. I'm visiting the great-granddaughter henceforth to be called the Peanut on Sunday. Sunday night fellow True Blood lovers are coming over for pizza and premiere. Besides, this is something I've never done and is somewhere on my bucket list.
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Post by Queen E on Jun 6, 2012 10:40:47 GMT -5
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Post by angelique on Jun 6, 2012 16:11:45 GMT -5
Today we pick up our first CSA box. Can't wait to see what we got.
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Post by Queen E on Jun 6, 2012 16:19:38 GMT -5
Today we pick up our first CSA box. Can't wait to see what we got. What's a CSA box?
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Post by angelique on Jun 6, 2012 17:00:54 GMT -5
Today we pick up our first CSA box. Can't wait to see what we got. What's a CSA box? CSA stands for community supported agriculture. Basically, you pay a farmer in advance for a share of the next season's crops. Then every week you pick up a box that has produce that is fresh right from the fields, but also has a variety of things in it. Our box this week had lettuce, spinach, kale, swiss chard, radishes, snow peas, tomatoes, basil and turnips. We only bought a half share, and if this weeks box is typical, it has enough to keep us in veggies all week plus putting some up in the freezer for another time. It's a great way to support a local farmer, know that you are getting the freshest produce, and maybe give you a chance to try out some new veggies and recipes. We've already planned out several meals like a colcannon using the turnips, some of the kale and the swiss chard, a hot caprese salad with the basil, ate the tomatoes as a snack, throwing the peas and some of the kale into dinner tonight, Chicken soup with the kale and chard, and of course planning several green leafy salads along the way. They say they are anticating strawberries in the next couple of weeks too! Mmmm, strawberry shortcake or roasted basalmic strawberries. I can't wait for a chance to try a bunch of new recipes.
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Post by Sue on Jun 6, 2012 17:04:39 GMT -5
CSA stands for community supported agriculture. Basically, you pay a farmer in advance for a share of the next season's crops. Then every week you pick up a box that has produce that is fresh right from the fields, but also has a variety of things in it. Our box this week had lettuce, spinach, kale, swiss chard, radishes, snow peas, tomatoes, basil and turnips. We only bought a half share, and if this weeks box is typical, it has enough to keep us in veggies all week plus putting some up in the freezer for another time. It's a great way to support a local farmer, know that you are getting the freshest produce, and maybe give you a chance to try out some new veggies and recipes. We've already planned out several meals like a colcannon using the turnips, some of the kale and the swiss chard, a hot caprese salad with the basil, ate the tomatoes as a snack, throwing the peas and some of the kale into dinner tonight, Chicken soup with the kale and chard, and of course planning several green leafy salads along the way. They say they are anticating strawberries in the next couple of weeks too! Mmmm, strawberry shortcake or roasted basalmic strawberries. I can't wait for a chance to try a bunch of new recipes. Hi angelique - A lot of my friends do this. Jim and I have talked about it but never seem to actually do the deed. With no kids at home we would definitely have to split with someone.
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