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Bobbie_552001
Member

03-26-2003

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 10:29 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
First Froggie let me tell you I'm coming from a been there done that point of view. Of course it depends on what your mother wants besides the cremation. I've seen viewings, and services followed by creamation. Most of the time when this happens its to allow "closing" for the family. But just recently I attended a "celebration of life" for a dear freind. He was cremated and then a week later this was held. We were able to listen to all his favorite music, view a slide presentation of his family and friends, and rejoice that he was no longer suffering with cancer. We all cried together and for me...this was the best closing that I could have had...to celebrate his life.

Froggiegirl621
Member

02-14-2003

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 11:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
That sounds wonderful Bobbie! A celebration of life indeed. Thanks for that info.

And Landi, I hadn't thought of the added costs for a viewing. Good point.


Twinkie
Member

09-24-2002

Friday, March 12, 2004 - 5:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks so much, Cindori! I've been craving fresh coconut for some strange reason.

Zachsmom
Member

07-13-2000

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 8:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Okay, I probably already know the answer to this but..

I had a hang nail last week and yes I pulled it (dumb I know), so for a few days it just kinda hurt and was a little red. Last night it started throbbing and my finger (and pad of finger) is now the size of a nickel and all of my fingers are a bit swollen and there is a pain shooting up my arm, I am having to peck at my keyboard as I cannot use this hand. I have soaked it in peroxide and put an antibiotic cream on it.

My dumb question, will the doctor (when I go-not that dumb :-)) tell me to do the same thing that I am doing (soak & antibotic cream) or is he going to cut off my arm to relieve the pressure? Should I go to dr now or would it be okay to wait a day or two and continue what I am doing? (yes I am in pain, but I have a high tolerance to pain)

The fact that the rest of my hand is swollen and the shooting pain up my arm is what concerns me..I don't know if this is urgent care or emergency room?

This took me 10 minutes to type



Kaykay
Member

01-21-2004

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 9:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Zachsmom, I would continue to soak it until it's very soft. There is probably a small piece of snkin or nail left that is causing the pain. Once it's soft, see if you can pick the piece out with a tweezer. If that doesn't help, I would call the Dr's office and ask the nurse what they think.

Don't wait too long. I would call in a few hours if my suggestion doesn't work.
BTW - I do this ALL the time - (bad - I know!!)
I'm constantly performing "nail surgery" on myself!!

Kaykay
Member

01-21-2004

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 11:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Z-mom, are you ok? check in and let me know.
(Sorry, it's the mom in me coming out!)

Zachsmom
Member

07-13-2000

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 1:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Went to urgent care as the pain in my forearm was getting a bit uncomfortable and i couldn't type..therefore work.

Luckily I went in as the dr said the infection was spreading quickly (my forearm was 1 1/2x the size of my other), he stuck a needle a few times into my cuticle but there was no pus, so the infection is more internal than external(whatever that means..I just know I have a finger that's as big as a ballpark frank and cannot bend it) I have a fever of 102..didn't know that either. He gave me a prescription for antibiotics for the infection and vicodin for the pain. Need to soak finger 3x a day in warm water.

Came home.. Took meds, I am still in pain but with the vicodin, I don't care

Going to take a nice hot bubble bath and put on my new pink robe and go to bed for a few hours.

Kaykay
Member

01-21-2004

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 1:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Glad you went, hope the meds work quickly. Feel good :-)

Zachsmom
Member

07-13-2000

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 1:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thank you Kay! (check your folder) I am just amazed how rapidly the infection spread.

And I am feeling very very good

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 7:57 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Glad you are feeling better Zmom, glad Kay was here to offer advice!

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Tuesday, March 23, 2004 - 9:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Dang, Zmom, you scared the snot out of me. Glad you went to the doc. Good work Kaykay.

Kady
Member

07-30-2000

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 12:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have recently redone my son's room and he wants to hang some posters. I want everything to look nice and checked into poster frames. The posters he ordered are odd sizes which means frames will be hard to find. Anyone got any ideas on how to hang posters without using thumbtacks so his room will look nice?

Ddr
Member

08-19-2001

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 5:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Kady, have the posters dry mounted. It will be cheaper than getting them framed.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 11:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Which you can also do yourself if you are careful and willing to settle for a less than expert result but one that will still look better than thumbtacking to the wall.

Go to an art supply place and tell them what you want to do. They will sell you both the art board and the spray glue mount. OR they will do it for you. Picture frame shop might also do it.

Justavice
Member

07-12-2003

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 8:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Ok, this is a pretty involved activity, but it looks great when it's finished... As an art student, I couldn't always afford to frame odd-shaped art work. One thing I learned from my professor was to frame it with inexpensive moulding from the hardware store. You just buy the 1-inch moulding, stain it whatever color you want with a rag and wood stain, cut it at an angle (like a frame) to fit, and use a staple gun to attach the art/poster to the frame. It is very inexpensive and provides a good frame. You also use the staple gun and wood glue to hold the "frame" together.

Carrie92
Member

09-15-2003

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 8:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
OK, Spongebob fans. Who does the voice of the Flying Dutchman? The name is just out of reach in my head.. but I know I know that voice!

Bob2112
Member

06-12-2002

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 9:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
 Brian Doyle-Murray

Carrie92
Member

09-15-2003

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 9:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
YES!! Thank you Bob!

That's been bugging me since yesterday....hate it when that happens.

Kady
Member

07-30-2000

Wednesday, March 24, 2004 - 9:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Now I have a couple of ideas for the posters...just have to figure which one I'm gonna make my DH do.

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Friday, March 26, 2004 - 10:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have a friend who let her husband file bankruptcy when she got behind on her credit cards. He completed the paperwork and she signed it without reading. Now it seems that the info he claims is all wrong. Kathy is back on her feet again and could pay the bills...is there a way for her to reverse the bankruptcy? I told her to call a lawyer...

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Friday, March 26, 2004 - 10:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
have all the debts been discharged?? If not I think you can withdraw the Bk but it still shows on your record

Deesandy
Member

08-12-2003

Saturday, March 27, 2004 - 9:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Pamy, I am not sure and I will ask. If it still shows on her record, will it be better for her to let it stand, or will she get some type of credit for paying the bills?

Dipo
Member

04-23-2002

Saturday, March 27, 2004 - 9:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Does anyone know a website where you can get a free estimate of value on a home? I know I have seen them somewhere, but I haven't been able to find one.

Lucy
Member

10-08-2002

Saturday, March 27, 2004 - 9:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Dipo, you can try www.citimortgage.com and then enter the zip code. It will give you recent sales transactions in that zip code. Sorry if that's not exactly what you're looking for.

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Saturday, March 27, 2004 - 9:49 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Dipo: You could also check with the county tax appraiser website. Most counties now have the ability to lookup the address and view the latest appraised value used for tax purpose. Here in Texas, you can see the improvements made on property, search by owner name or address, and even view the floor plan of any improvements made on the property, etc.

Hope that helps.