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Tabbyking
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03-11-2002

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 8:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tabbyking a private message Print Post    
i always dreamed julie christie was my mom and she was going to show up at junior high (with or without omar sharif) and put me in her limo and whisk me away.
hey, up til the 4th grade, i kept hoping the virgin mary statue would come alive, soar down from her shelf above the blackboard abc's and single me out in my catholic school as her favorite little kid! i just wanted the kids to be in awe of me.

and, to think, it took moving to a public school in the 5th grade and having my dress ripped off to get the attention i craved! :-)

Yesitsme
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08-24-2004

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 8:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yesitsme a private message Print Post    
LOL Tabby....through your whole message!

I love Omar Sharif. I wish he was your father, too. When we were in college, in homage to him, my friend and I used the word "Omar" for hello, goodbye and any other way we could slip it into a conversation. We even had t-shirts that had "Omar" on the back, which we said were our own personal equivalent to the little dog with the bobbing head in the car's back window. Not sure where we came up with that one....yes, we were a bit odd at that time in our life!

And by the way....the Virgin Mary told me you were still her favorite. And she also said you had to confess to us all the details of that little dress tearing episode.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 8:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
Many of you know the 8 months of hell I went through last year with my son's psycho dad. He hasn't changed. This man who was going to do "whatever it took" to keep his son only sees him when I take Travis to him. He has seen our son, including this week, 3 times this year. The last 2 times I initiated. He calls him maybe one a week. Travis is learning plenty about his dad without me having to tell him.

Many people have told me I'm crazy to put forth the effort, but I'm not doing it for the ex. I'm doing it for my son. He has a right to see his dad.

This man has 4 other kids - 3 from his first marriage and one from his second. He willingly terminated his parental rights to the first 3 when the oldest was around 5 or 6. Their stepfather adopted them and then later proceeded to molest the oldest. Their mom divorced him and he not only requested that his rights be terminated, he wanted reimbursement for all cost he had incurred raising them. We found them 11 years ago. Exactly a year later the oldest was killed in an auto accident. The other two are 24 and 21 now and could not be more screwed up. But they want a dad so badly that they are willing to even accept the ex. Legally, they have no father.

The son from his second marriage joined the Navy in September and he has told me that his dad never calls him. He step-dad is wonderful and he considers him more his dad than the ex.

I guess my point is, good or really really bad, I believe a child has a right to know who their parents are. It should be their choice to decide whether they want that relationship. I don't really care if the news that there is a "closet" child might damage the parent's marriage or relationship or whatever. I believe when you worry about that, you are once again giving more consideration to the adults than you are to the child.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 9:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
This is probably a good place to put this info.

For the last six months or so, I have been getting these throat tickles that I call hairballs. You know that tickle that not matter how hard you try it's going to gag you. I'm not talking periodically. I'm talking all day long. They eased up quite a bit for a little while but they have started again.

Yesterday, after a bad episode, I did some surfing and came up more than a few sites that indicated that Lisinopril produced this side affect. Well, you got it - I started this for high blood pressure last year. I immediately called my doctor and he didn't even hesitate about the cause of problem. He has changed my medication and my co-workers are very happy to know that I will quit coughing and gagging like my internal organs are going to come out.

So, if any of you are taking Lisinopril and have a persistent hairball, call your doctor.

Oldtex
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03-06-2006

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 11:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oldtex a private message Print Post    
Native, I've been having a similar problem, the hairball thing. I've be chalking it up to allergies. But after reading your post, made me think, I also have HBP and take Benicar and it does keep the BP in normal range, but thanks to you, I'm going to surf around the net and see if I can find out about Benicar side effects.

Thanks for the info and I'm glad to hear you are better. BTW, if you care to share, what meds, if any, did your doctor prescribe to replace Lisinopril (I've never taken it and will not now let any doctor prescribe it.)

Thanks again for the information!

Jmm
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08-16-2002

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 11:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jmm a private message Print Post    
Oldtex, Here's the info on Benicar.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 11:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
i take lisinopril and don't have that problem, though some people do. it's just one of many meds i take. everyone should always read the effects of their medicines. it really is important.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 11:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
NT, Bigdog had that with his blood pressure medicine. I think it was Atenonol. We called it kennel cough. He finally went to his doctor about it, and the doctor casually said, "Oh, that's one of the side effects," and gave him something else. Sheesh.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 12:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
I"m on lisinopril but don't think I have that.. I am on half a dose these days.

Oldtex
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03-06-2006

Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 12:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Oldtex a private message Print Post    
Jmm, thanks for the link! Since it's almost time for my regular check-up, I think I'll call a few of these side effects noted to by doctor's attention.

Everyone here has been very helpful with my questions and Thank all of you.!

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 5:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Yeah everyone should read that paper that comes with your prescription that says what the side effects are. Uh I'm assuming everyone gets that paper, I know I get one from Giant.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 8:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
I always read the info sheet but I don't remember reading that my med could cause hairballs which didn't begin until about 6 months after I started taking it a year ago and so if I had read it and forgot I obviously didn't remember.

Does that make sense?

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 8:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
No :-)

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 8:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Costa cat (the real feline) takes Benazopryl. Isn't that also a hypertension med? I can't attribute his hairballs to his meds, though! :-)

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 12:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
We read them NOW, Mocha, LOL. And same thing with Bigdog as NT experienced. Kennel cough did not start until he had been on that med for quite a long time, like years, so we did not associate it with a medicine.

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 1:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
It was fun being a baby boomer - until now.

Some of the artists of the 60s are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate baby boomers.

They include:

Herman's Hermits -- Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Walker.

The Bee Gees -- How Can You Mend a Broken Hip.

Bobby Darin -- Splish, Splash, I Was Havin' a Flash.

Ringo Starr -- I Get By With a Little Help From Depends.

Roberta Flack --The First Time Ever I Forgot Your Face.

Johnny Nash -- I Can't See Clearly Now.

Paul Simon -- Fifty Ways to Lose Your Liver

The Commodores -- Once, Twice, Three Times to the Bathroom.

Marvin Gaye -- Heard It Through the Grape Nuts.

Leo Sayer -- You Make Me Feel Like Napping.

The Temptations -- Papa's Got a Kidney Stone.

Tony Orlando -- Knock 3 Times On The Ceiling If You Hear Me Fall.

Helen Reddy -- I Am Woman, Hear Me Snore.

Willie Nelson -- On the Commode Again

Baby
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01-08-2006

Saturday, March 18, 2006 - 2:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Baby a private message Print Post    
Thanks Rosie! That's just about the way it is, isn't it!

Newman
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09-25-2004

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 6:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Newman a private message Print Post    
Amusing Rosie. Sort of. Maybe too close to the truth to be funny.

That is one of my pet peeves. People telling you how great it is to be older. What a bunch of crap. Why can't people just be honest?

Name one thing that is better now for you, when you're 56, as opposed to 36?

I can't think of one, except I have slightly more money, no thanks to Bush.

I had better health 20 years ago. I had hope. I could hope I would find love, find Ms Wonderful. I had more energy, better hearing, better eyesight, didn't have to pee every 3 hours, and so forth.

Really. What is better? I don't think I'm smarter now. I had more self confidence then. I didn't worry avout driving at night for instance.

Sex was way better.

Food was better. I had a voracious appetite back then. Now...food? Who cares.

One thing. I think I talk better now. But I'm probably preachy. I advocate. Tell people what to do, maybe??? Who wants to listen to that? No, I think I may come across (gasp) as a "know it all" nowadays. Again, is that a positive?

Didn't mean to be so cheery on a Monday morning. It's snowing in Denver. Makes my job harder for the same pay. Getting used to my new computer. Like some things better about the old one. And so it goes...


Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 7:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Hey Newman ... I'm a 40 year old woman dating a 50 year old man and I'm just curious ... how was sex better before??

I think I read that your a runner. So you must be in good shape & healthy. Doesn't staying healthy help your sex life? I know my DB is healthier than me and we have no issues. Just curious what to look forward to in the years to come! :-))

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 7:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Get that lil blue pill...

Karuuna
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08-31-2000

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 8:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karuuna a private message Print Post    
Actually, I am much happier at 47 than I was 20 years ago. I am healthier in many ways, because I take better care of myself, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly.

I like myself better now than then; I have become comfortable in my own skin.

I do more important work now; making a difference in the lives of others, and it provides real joy in my life.

I have an amazing son who teaches me something new every day and helps me to become a better person.

As for sex, don't know. But I do know that making love is much much better than I have ever experienced it before!

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 8:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Thank you Karuuna, well put!

I also have never been happier, in every way, then I am right now. Even with the trials and tribulations of normal life. And just because my DB is 10 years older than me, in no way has that affected our sex life. All is good!!

That's why I'm curious why Newman says sex was way better before??

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
There is such a thing as a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you walk around being negative, thinking negative, acting negative... then your life WILL BE negative. If you walk around thinking "oh woe is me" then you will have a pitiful life. If you don't like what you are, then do something about it. If you don't have any friends, maybe it's time to look at why. If you don't have a relationship, maybe it's time to look at why.

Every decade of my life has been better than the decade before it. I am very happy with who I am, where I am, and where I am going. I wouldn't go back 20 years. As Kar said, I'm comfortable in my own skin. I know my limitations, and I accept them, but I do not dwell on them. I know how to accentuate the positive.

And "making love" now is ever so much better than "having sex" 20 years ago.

Maris
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03-28-2002

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 9:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
There is such a thing as a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you walk around being negative, thinking negative, acting negative... then your life WILL BE negative. If you walk around thinking "oh woe is me" then you will have a pitiful life. If you don't like what you are, then do something about it.

I agree with that 100%.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Monday, March 20, 2006 - 10:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
you have to ask yourself is the glass "half full" or "half empty".

it's half full for me!