Posts by AudeSapere

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For fun----JWDating site again

by Lilycurly in

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i started a thread about that some time ago, and posters made it quite entertaining.:).

so since i'm bored and i just received a notification that i have got another message for my profile on the jw singles site, i thought that i would take a look around and share some funnies the poor souls wrote, (i'm hoping to find a real-life 40 years old virgin out there.)hehehe.

the brothers:.

AudeSapere

"I know CPR and can save you when you almost drown in my Hot Tub or while we're swimming off the dock in my backyard. I also am a LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST. I am in shape athletically toned, I have to be for both my jobs. Who would want a massage from a slob? "

This one sort of frightened me. Isn't there some sort of psychotic condition where people actually cause other people to nearly die just so they can save them?? It's what I thought of as I was reading "so I can save you when you almost drown in my Hot Tub or while we're swimming off the dock..." YIKES!!

-Aude.

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Any Tricks or Tips for getting around on crutches??

by AudeSapere in

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does anyone have any tricks or tips for getting around on crutches??.

i did a stupid thing friday afternoon and ended up in the emergency room with a broken ankle and a torn up knee.

i'm now on crutches - lucky me... .

AudeSapere

bythesea - I missed it the first time around because there was so much other info. I just caught it and then your 'reminder' - so you get credit for three LOL and I'm a little buzzed on pain meds, too! The ER gave me some limited instructions but I was vomitting as I was leaving and just wanted to get home. The 'night nurse' was creeping me out so my brother just asked for a wheelchair to get me to the door. These crutches are the standard adjustable aluminum kind. I'll have to think about the walker thing. Not seeming like it would work as well as the crutches, oh! I could have that little basket in front to carry things. Maybe a little backpack would work... As far as boyfriend - we broke up in November and with the move and sick (now deceased) cat, I haven't been out much. However --- My new worldly neighbor (cute fireman ) has been wonderful. He's brought me a few meals and helped with few things around the house. I'm not nervy enough to ask for help washing my hair or getting dressed though. My dad's not much help and seems to make more work for me. I'm relying on him for transportation only right now.

Thanks again for the kindness. And the extra 'Poor Baby'

Odrade - The underarms are just now starting to get sore. I was trying to just use the arms and not rest down so much. Neck and shoulders are getting sore, too. Time to schedule a massage...!!

Chris - Crutches AND pregnancy?? Poor Nina!!! Oh my . That must have been quite a pregnancy for both of you!

Hubert - These crutches are pretty sturdy and I hope it doesn't get to the throwing stage because it will be a pretty painful slither to gather them up! The empty parking lot sounds like a good plan to practice. I think I will do that later this week.

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Easy, Healthful Snacks - Suggestions wanted.

by AudeSapere in

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this is an extension of my other thread ( http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/114967/1.ashx) but seemed to warrant it's own heading since it will probably attract different people and can have so many other applications, too.. since i'm home alone nursing a broken ankle and injured knee, getting downstairs to make breakfast and other meals is pretty difficult right now.. .

does anyone have any suggestions for foods to keep upstairs that are reasonably healthy and do not require refrigeration?

i can bring up a coffee pot for coffee and tea.

AudeSapere

Virgochik - I keep a little jar of peanut butter in my desk draw for emergencies. I'm going to have to get a jar to keep upstairs next to my computer. A little protein to keep off the shakes. Never had it on graham crackers. Hmmm. Sounds good. And about that trip... I guess I won't make a good travel companion this year. Damn...! Unless you want to push me in a wheelchair??

Thecarpenter - I still don't see the allure of eating veggies out of a can. I'll leave you and elsewhere to your own special buffet!!

Thanks again everyone!!

Feel free to add more here if you think of anything.

-Aude.

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Easy, Healthful Snacks - Suggestions wanted.

by AudeSapere in

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friends

this is an extension of my other thread ( http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/114967/1.ashx) but seemed to warrant it's own heading since it will probably attract different people and can have so many other applications, too.. since i'm home alone nursing a broken ankle and injured knee, getting downstairs to make breakfast and other meals is pretty difficult right now.. .

does anyone have any suggestions for foods to keep upstairs that are reasonably healthy and do not require refrigeration?

i can bring up a coffee pot for coffee and tea.

AudeSapere

Great Suggestions here. All very doable. And good to set at work, too.

Scully - Perfect! All those things are totally doable. Since I like plain water, I don't need the flavored stuff but the food ideas will keep me nourished a little better.

misanthropic - no fridge upstairs so your suggestions are good. Nuts would give me the protein to keep from shaking. Nature's valley granola. I think I have a box in my pantry downstairs.

OFG - I've gotten so used to eating fruit chilled (except bananas). I'll have to try a few at room temperature. Worth a try at least.

Elsewhere - Chex Cereal. hmmm That would work. Probably cheerios, too. They don't need milk when eaten as a snack. Peanuts and other nuts - yup. I will get some. Thanks! I don't think I'm desparate enough to eat veggies out of a can. Not yet, anyway. I don't know how anyone can do that!!! And about your spoon... well, no comment

Fleur - Cheese or peanut butter crackers. I feel a Costco run in my future... You are right - fruit sounds like a good idea but I it's tough to manage cleaning *me* let alone fruit that wants to roll away. I'm on pain meds but chose lower dosages mostly because I am alone and need to maneuver the stairs. I don't want to risk getting myself into a stupor and find that I need to make a quick exit. I was dizzier the first two days but think my body is adjusting to the drugged effect. Nothing fancy, just tylenol and codeine. The meds in the hospital made me naseous and I decided it was easier to live with some pain than the hassle of keeping a bucket nearby at all times (like I did the first 3 days). I really am sorry that you've got so much experience with all this but I'm equally grateful that you are sharing your 'tips' with me. Thanks so much!!

damselfly - I normally would 'just get ready' and then go downstairs but it's too big of an ordeal right now with the injured leg. Cutting out even just one trip down helps alot. Plus I'm a bit shaky in the mornings right now so something upstairs will keep me safer, save time and conserve energy so I can still go earn a little living. Nuts and bars - Yup. Good suggestion.

Thanks everyone. This is going to help me make my recovery much smoother and safer.

And if you've got any leftovers - well... think of me

-Aude.

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Any Tricks or Tips for getting around on crutches??

by AudeSapere in

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friends

does anyone have any tricks or tips for getting around on crutches??.

i did a stupid thing friday afternoon and ended up in the emergency room with a broken ankle and a torn up knee.

i'm now on crutches - lucky me... .

AudeSapere

bythesea - 18 months you spent on crutches and such?? YIKES!! You poor thing! I hope you've healed well and strong. I'm only 5 days into what looks to be a 6-7 week ordeal. I can't imagine 18months. Bad foot down; Good foot up. Thanks. I'll remember that when I get brave enough to attempt ascent/descent on my own. I'm afraid I might lose my balance. Living alone means it could get real ugly real quick. Did you feel stable while using crutches on the stairs? Using the handrail sounds like a good idea but how to get the other crutch down or up? I guess just push or slide it as far as I can. I may try that tomorrow when I'm more rested.

I don't think a walker is appropriate for me at this time since I need to be complete non-weight-bearing right now. Doctor said: "OK to step on the egg - but don't break the egg" meaing, ok to touch the ground but don't leave much of a footprint. With the walker, I would need to put weight and my knee would not support me at this time.

Thanks for the ideas and personal experience(s). I'm sorry you had all that trouble but I'm thankful that you shared with me so I can learn from a couple of painful mistakes.

Just2sheep - Once my knee can support me, I will ask about a cane - or even just drop down to one crutch. In the meantime, it's tough hopping on the crutches and trying to carry anything at all.

Serendipity - !! Oh goodie!! Another 'Poor Baby'. Thanks. I used to have some friends (jw's) that would refer to events as 'two-' or 'four-Poor Baby' days. Today is definitely a *five* 'Poor Baby' day. (Five 'PoorBaby's' to help make it better) Thanks for helping me feel better...

-Aude.

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Easy, Healthful Snacks - Suggestions wanted.

by AudeSapere in

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friends

this is an extension of my other thread ( http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/114967/1.ashx) but seemed to warrant it's own heading since it will probably attract different people and can have so many other applications, too.. since i'm home alone nursing a broken ankle and injured knee, getting downstairs to make breakfast and other meals is pretty difficult right now.. .

does anyone have any suggestions for foods to keep upstairs that are reasonably healthy and do not require refrigeration?

i can bring up a coffee pot for coffee and tea.

AudeSapere

OFG - Oh yeah. Fruit would be good. I usually keep mine in the fridge so didn't think of this. Which fruits keep the longest when set out on a counter?

-Aude.

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Easy, Healthful Snacks - Suggestions wanted.

by AudeSapere in

jw
friends

this is an extension of my other thread ( http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/114967/1.ashx) but seemed to warrant it's own heading since it will probably attract different people and can have so many other applications, too.. since i'm home alone nursing a broken ankle and injured knee, getting downstairs to make breakfast and other meals is pretty difficult right now.. .

does anyone have any suggestions for foods to keep upstairs that are reasonably healthy and do not require refrigeration?

i can bring up a coffee pot for coffee and tea.

AudeSapere

This is an extension of my other thread ( http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/114967/1.ashx) but seemed to warrant it's own heading since it will probably attract different people and can have so many other applications, too.

Since I'm home alone nursing a broken ankle and injured knee, getting downstairs to make breakfast and other meals is pretty difficult right now.

Does anyone have any suggestions for foods to keep upstairs that are reasonably healthy and do not require refrigeration? I can bring up a coffee pot for coffee and tea. I like water and my tap water is drinkable. I'm looking for something to eat at night and in the morning before getting ready for work without having to slide down the stairs on my butt and then back upstairs - again on my butt - to get dressed. For one thing, it wears me out. I'm not supposed to be standing much at all and would prefer to find a few good things to keep on hand upstairs so I don't get dizzy from hunger but also not just empty calories.

I would think that these food suggestions would also be great for keeping in a napsack for kids-on-the-go and for keeping in a desk drawer at work.

The easier the better (since i'm incapacitated for a few weeks).

Y'all did great on the other thread so I'm hoping for some more good suggestions here.

Thanks in advance!! Bon apettit (sp??)

-Aude.

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Introduce Independent Thinking by Family Bible Study

by jgnat in

one tried and tested method for a fading husband to bring his witness family out with him, is the family bible study.

this method has the added benefit of being approved by the watchtower society.. .

here's one: http://www.freeminds.org/psych/exithelp.htm .

AudeSapere

jgnat - you continually amaze me. Simply brilliant.

Thank you for all your creative contributions to this board.

-Aude.

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Any Tricks or Tips for getting around on crutches??

by AudeSapere in

jw
friends

does anyone have any tricks or tips for getting around on crutches??.

i did a stupid thing friday afternoon and ended up in the emergency room with a broken ankle and a torn up knee.

i'm now on crutches - lucky me... .

AudeSapere

MsMcDucket - A shower chair!! Yes. That would definitely help me feel more human. Or at least clean. I opted for the removable braces so that I could bathe. But I cannot put any weight on my knee so that makes showering impossible - unless I get a shower chair. Beautiful suggestion. Thank you. (and the people who come within 12 feet of me thank you, too!)

Any more suggestions out there?

Or just a few more 'Poor Baby' comments???

-Aude.

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Any Tricks or Tips for getting around on crutches??

by AudeSapere in

jw
friends

does anyone have any tricks or tips for getting around on crutches??.

i did a stupid thing friday afternoon and ended up in the emergency room with a broken ankle and a torn up knee.

i'm now on crutches - lucky me... .

AudeSapere

OK. This is getting good.

A few laughs and some sympathy is helping the pain subside.

Misspeaches - Thanks for the condolences. When I get to the market, I plan on grabbing that basket with the motorized chair attached - anyone gives me guff, I can run them down in their tracks!!

Misanthropic - Thanks. Quick seems to be relative. Yesterday the doc told me to plan on 6-7 weeks. Damn.

Luna2 - Grocery that delivers. Hmmm Interesting. Although if/when I get a ride to the grocery store I really want to try out that motorized backet!! Vrrrooom Vrrroooom!!

Fleur - Excellent suggestions!! My neighbor brought me some lasagna but it's near impossible to get the big tray to the counter and back in the fridge without tripping. I will switch to the paper plates and plastic cups today. So simple, can't believe I forgot about that!! My kitchen sink isn't too deep but it does have a sprayer-nozzle. I usually wash my hair everyday, but this sink thing is tough to manage - and I made a mess with water all over. Guess I need to practice. I'm 5 days into this. The first 2 nights I stayed at my brother's house to make sure that I could do some simple 'fancy' things - like get up off the toilet!! - without getting a concussion or breaking the other leg. Now that I'm home I notice that I am trying to be normal. Thanks for the advice - I need to give up 'normal' and be more realistic for the next couple of months.

AuldSoul - Thanks for the 'Poor Baby'. Sometimes that's better than a hug. Well, maybe not better - but almost as good as...!! A gripper thingy for the trash. Great Idea! I ask my brother to find one for me. A rolling hamper is another good idea. Fortunately, my washer and dryer is upstairs where the bedrooms are. Daily professional hair-washing is out of the question. (Can't drive to get there and I am cash-conservative at the moment.) My kitchen is not designed to eat in but I think I do have a little tv table somewhere. I could set that against the wall and eat in the corner. hmmm intersesting. and practical.

Elsewhere - About the driving... 4 years ago I broke the same ankle. Didn't stop me from driving at all. The difference this time is that I've wrecked my knee, too. The ankle is painful but functional. The knee doesn't hurt but is non-functional. As far as bracing and supports, well, I sell them for a living so I have a garage full of styles and colors!! I'm putting on my very own orthopedic fashion show this week!! I opted for removable braces this week but may change to a cool colored cast next week. Just for fun.