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- 1 New Member Questions
- 1.1 How do I get my newbie questions answered?
- 1.2 What is the Google Group i3 internal page used for?
- 1.3 How are Supplies (like garbage bags) purchased/handled?
- 1.4 What are Consumables and how are they purchased/handled?
- 1.5 What are Components and how are they purchased/handled?
- 1.6 If I want to donate tools, how do I do it?
- 1.7 Where is a member directory?
- 1.8 Somebody left their briefcase, what do I do?
- 1.9 How can I pay my dues?
- 1.10 How are events publicized?
- 2 Pre-Member Questions
- 3 I still have a question
New Member Questions
How do I get my newbie questions answered?
Upon entry there is a New Member Oriantation Form printed at the bottom of the page which a Veteran Member will walk you through to answer basic questions. There are also scheduled New Member orientations on the i3 Calendar. Typically they are after the regular member meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Most all general questions can be answered at one of those Orientations. Please gather a list of all of your questions and bring them in then. We will be happy to answer all of them in one-fell-swoop :)
What is the Google Group i3 internal page used for?
The internal i3 Google Group page is used for BROADCASTs to all members. It is for immediate communication with ALL members. It is not a forum for the accumulation of institutional memory or batch style communications to a subgroup or general discussions over time.
How are Supplies (like garbage bags) purchased/handled?
Supplies are bought by members and donated. That means you. ShoppingList is here.
What are Consumables and how are they purchased/handled?
Consumables are non-component articles that are used with a piece of equipment that are used up and must be replaced periodically. Such as saw blades, and argon for the welders. As you use the equipment there is a "Consumable Box" for contributions in each appropriate Zone. Please donate as you use the Zone's Consumables. New Zone Consumables will be purchased by the Zone Warden with Box Funds.
What are Components and how are they purchased/handled?
Components are materials that will be incorporated into your project, such as resistors, screws, tape, paint, wood, and metal. Small components which are bought in bulk (tape, screws, etc) are bought by the member for a particular project. Excess components (the rest of the tape, the rest of the box of screws, etc.) can be volutarily contributed to the group by storing them in the appropriate zone small components area. If you use signinficant small components, please be considerate and contribute some back, either replinish with like, or other stock.
For lumber, there is an upright storage area. In it, the leftmost slot is set aside for members' personal wood (it should be labeled up top), and all items in there should have someone's name written on them and a date. So, don't use the stuff in that slot, but if there's something in there that would save you a trip to the store, feel free to ask the person named on it, and as often as not, you'll find that they abandoned their project idea and are happy to let you use the material.
The Electronics Zone has an Electronics Store, at which you can puchase Electronic Components. Details in Electronics Room. Zone Wardens handle stocking Zone Stores.
If I want to donate tools, how do I do it?
Look at the Wish List for the appropriate Zone, like WoodShop. Find if your tool is on the wishlist. If yes, contact the Zone Warden. If it is a large or unusual piece which might not have been thought of before, ask the appropriate Zone Warden. If no Zone Warden seems appropriate, such as a Hydraulic Press, ask an Officer or Bard Member. If it is appropriate, please fill out a Donation Request Form.
Where is a member directory?
See the CRM.
Somebody left their briefcase, what do I do?
Post on i3detroit-public with a picture of it.
How can I pay my dues?
By Amazon. [GO HERE]. Or fill out a payment slip and envelope and put in the Black Box by Main Entrance.
How are events publicized?
See Communication
Pre-Member Questions
Will you build this gizmo for me?
No. We'll help you build it, but we're not a job shop. We're not an engineering firm. We're not a contract house. We're a club. You can be part of the club! You can use the group's tools, and toss ideas around with anyone who'll listen. (And maybe you could strike a side deal with an individual member, but that's beyond the scope of this document.)
What are your hours? I stopped in the other day and nobody answered the door.
We have no paid staff, and thus no regular business hours. Someday that may change, but for now, swing by when the Twitterbot says we're open, or during a scheduled event. Members have 24/7 card access.
So I need to be a member to come in?
Guests are welcome any time the Twitterbot says so. Stop in, flag down a member, sign a waiver, and take a tour. Then get to work on your project!
Can I give you a pile of computer junk?
Yeah, if it's not hazmat-nasty. Really, we've got all the computer junk we know what to do with, but we can schlep it to a recycler just as easily as you can. Optics junk, laser junk, and lab equipment junk, on the other hand! Now that might be interesting.
I still have a question
If you can't find what you're looking for, please add your question to this list:
- What do I need to do in order to hold a class?
- The Proposal page doesnt seem to have all the proposals i see in the Minutes. What is this page for?
- What does a Warden do?
- Is a plot temporary or permanent? If temporary, for how long?
- How does something get in the Graveyard?
- Do we do a group project for MakerFaire from i3?
- Are all the rules listed in Standing Rules? If not, where are they?
- How do I change the Rules? What if I am not a Core Member?
- Can a Member attend the Board meeting?
- Who can write in the wiki?
- Why is the member wiki a public document?
- What is the CRM for? Is there a description of its functionality? What data/reports are available to members? What are available to Board only?
- What do I do if I break a tool? Do I have to pay for it?
- What do I do if I damage, but do not break a tool?
- What is etiquette for cleaning up stuff that isn't yours?
- What do I do if I see a personal item that I think someone has left?
- What are the appropriate replies in the Member list?
- Why do members sometimes post what look to be messages to the membership in the Public List?
- Are the equipment available to non-members? How?
- Does a visitor require an escort? What if someone I don't know rings the bell and asks to wait for a member who isn't here yet?
- What should I do if a non-member asks me if they can donate an item?
- Why isn't the PC graveyard a zone?
- Who do I see if I need training on a piece of equipment?
- What do I do if I need to have a question answered in between Member meetings?


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Should the Alarms Sound at F5 Networks?
This has been my chief concern with F5 (FFIV) . I've always wanted to like this stock but I could never collect the nerve to pull the trigger. On the heels of its most recent earnings report, I'm glad that I didn't.
Miss-and-Lower Q4 Very Alarming
For the period ending September, F5 reported net income of $67.7 million, or 85 cents per share on revenue of $362.6 million. Aside from a slightly higher tax rate, profits were somewhat unchanged from the year-ago quarter when the company earned $67.6 million and 84 cents per share. On an adjusted basis and excluding certain items such as stock-based compensation, the company earned $1.12 per share.
While this figure represents a 6% increase year over year, it fell short of analysts' estimates of $1.18 per share on revenue of $366.1 million. Essentially, although F5 grew revenue and EPS by 15% and 6% respectively, the company missed on both its top and bottom lines. Considering how tech companies have fared this year, including rivals such as Cisco (CSCO) , this was not a huge surprise. But Cisco does not carry F5's high expectations either. If I were an investor, alarms would be sounding.
The company is producing product revenue growth in only single digits. Likewise, though F5 showed a slight year-over-year improvement in gross margins, that figure showed a noticeable decline sequentially. Similarly, investors have to wonder if growth of less than 13% in operating income supports paying the premium they would pay for these shares today.
Overall, the numbers were far from horrible. For the fiscal year, F5 earned $275.2 million, or $3.45 per share on revenue of $1.38 billion. While this performance can stand up against any other within the tech sector, the question is, does the stock make sense. With the recurring theme being weakness in IT spending, it doesn't appear as if things will get much better.
Moving Forward
The company was cautious in its projections for the coming year but remained optimistic about its growth prospects. For the current quarter ending in December, F5 is expecting adjusted net income in the range of $1.14 to $1.16 per share, falling short of estimates of $1.20 per share. Likewise, the company's revenue projection range of $363 to $370 million also fell short of analysts' estimates of $373.7 million.
On the news, F5 saw its shares plummet 11% -- reaching a new 52-week low of $81.07. It seems the company missed on earnings while also lowering guidance was too much to bear for some investors -- who have now decided to take a more cautious approach in expectations.


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'Night 'Night Curry: Roasted Lamb Curry with Garam Masala, Caraway and Apricots
- Marinade:
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
- 1 (3/4-inch slice) fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- Kosher salt
- 3/4 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon store-bought or homemade garam masala, recipe follows
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless lamb stew meat, such as leg of lamb, trimmed of excess fat and silver skin, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup canola or grapeseed oil
- 1 cup whole milk or water
- Small handful dried apricots, whole or halved in half-moons
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
- Crusty bread or store-bought or homemade naan, for serving, recipe follows
- Aarti's Hot (not heavy!) Homemade Garam Masala:
- 3 large cinnamon sticks (if you have the kind you get at Indian stores, it's about 3 tablespoons of cinnamon bark bits)
- 3 tablespoons whole cloves
- 1/4 cup green cardamom pods, shelled, husks discarded (about 2 tablespoons of seeds)
- 4 large black cardamom pods, shelled, husks discarded (about 1 tablespoon of seeds), optional
- Naan: Indian Oven-Baked Flat Bread:
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling, see Cook's Note*
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kalonji (nigella seeds), optional, see Cook's Note**
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, optional, see Cook's Note**
- Melted butter for slathering on the finished naans
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
For the marinade: Pull out your pestle and mortar and add the caraway seeds. Grind to a powder, then pour into a large non-reactive bowl (stainless steel is best because turmeric can stain ceramics). Add the garlic and the ginger to the mortar. Sprinkle with a little kosher salt and pound away until a relatively smooth paste forms. (If you don't have a pestle and mortar then finely mince the ginger.)
Scrape the ginger-garlic paste into the large bowl with the caraway seeds. Add the yogurt, 1 teaspoon of salt, turmeric, cayenne pepper and garam masala and whisk all together. Add the lamb and toss until all the pieces are well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, place it in the refrigerator and let it marinate up to overnight.
When you're ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Pull out the lamb and let it come to room temperature. Meanwhile, get going on the onions. Warm the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the onions and stir so they're thoroughly coated with oil. Let them sit about 5 minutes or so, until the onions around the perimeter begin to brown. Stir, redistribute, and allow to sit another 5 minutes or so. Repeat this process until the onions are evenly browned, about 20 minutes in total.
Reduce the heat to low and cook another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are a deep chestnut brown (not burnt!) and slightly crispy. Using a slotted spoon, remove the onions to a paper towel-lined plate and drain. (You can strain the oil and use it to cook your next batch of vegetables!).
Add the onions to the lamb along with the milk and the dried apricot halves. Stir to combine evenly, then pour into a medium baking dish that holds the lamb in a single, even layer (an 8-inch square or an 8-inch by 10 1/2-inch dish works well as does an oval dish). Cover firmly with foil, and pop into the oven for 1 1/2 hours, rotating the dish halfway through the cooking time, uncover for another 30 minutes of cook time.
Sprinkle with almonds and serve with crusty bread or naan.
Combine the cinnamon sticks, cloves, green cardamom seeds, black cardamom seeds, if using, in a spice grinder or coffee grinder and grind until fine. Store the spice mix in an airtight container away from direct sunlight. Yield: about 1/2 cup.
In a large glass, dissolve the dry yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar with 3/4 cup warm water (about 100 degrees F). Let it sit on your counter until it's frothy, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, sift the flour, salt, remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar and baking powder into a large, deep bowl.
Once the yeast is frothy, add the yogurt and the olive oil into the glass, and stir to combine. Pour the yogurt mixture into the dry ingredients and add the kalonji and fennel seeds, if using, and gently mix the ingredients together with a fork. When the dough is about to come together, use your hands to mix. It will feel like there isn't enough flour at first, but keep going until it transforms into a soft, slightly sticky and pliable dough. As soon as it comes together, stop kneading. Cover the dough with plastic wrap or a damp tea towel and let it sit in a warm, draft-free place for 2 to 4 hours.
When you're ready to roll, make sure you have two bowls on your counter: one with extra flour in it, and one with water. The dough will be extremely soft and sticky-this is good! Separate the dough into 6 equal portions and lightly roll each one in the bowl of extra flour to keep them from sticking to each other.
Shape the naan. Using a rolling pin, roll each piece of dough into a teardrop shape, narrower at the top than at the bottom. It should be 8 to 9-inches long, 4-inches wide at its widest point and about 1/4-inch thick. Once you've formed the general shape, you can also pick it up by one end and wiggle it; the dough's own weight will stretch it out a little. Repeat this method with the rest of the dough. (If you're making the gluten-free version, you'll have better luck pressing the dough out with your fingertips, than rolling.)
Warm a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until it's nearly smoking. Make sure you have a lid large enough to fit the skillet and have a bowl of melted butter at the ready.
Dampen your hands in the bowl of water and pick up one of your naans, flip-flopping it from one hand to the other to lightly dampen it. Gently lay it in the skillet, and set your timer for 1 minute. The dough should start to bubble.
After about 1 minute, flip the naan. It should be blistered and somewhat blackened, don't worry - that's typical of traditional naan! Cover the skillet with the lid and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute more.
Remove the naan from the skillet, brush with a bit of butter and sprinkle with a little coarse sea salt. Place the naan in a tea towel-lined dish. Repeat with the rest of the naans and serve.
Cook's Notes:
* If you would like to make this gluten-free, you can substitute in 2 1/4 cups of a gluten-free all-purpose flour mix for the regular flour, plus 1 1/4 teaspoons of xanthum gum.
**The kalonji and fennel seeds are not traditional, but I love the burst of onion and mild licorice flavor they add. You can find them pretty cheaply at your local Indian market. Yield: 6 loaves.
Cook's Note: Do not substitute low-fat milk or yogurt or the curry may curdle. Pay close attention to the level of heat as well, keeping it nice and low in the skillet when you add the milk to the browned onions and lamb.
Recipe courtesy of Aarti Sequeira


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I recently read the thread which tells people how to tell if their yixing is slip cast. I discovered that all of my pots are slip cast. They have an ever so faint line down the center indicating that they were cast. Another give away was that the place I bought them from has many identical pots.
So that got me thinking, apart from each piece not being totally unique, what is the problem with slip cast yixing? Does it affect the quality of the tea?
Is slip cast tea pots only a problem for people who collect yixing for the sake of the the yixing and not the tea?
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This morning, I brewed a cup of ginger peach black tea. I dislike the astringent and dry aftertaste of black tea, and wished this was an oolong!
Are there any oolongs you have tried that taste like ginger and peach?
Victoria wrote:Zhi has one, never tried it though:
http://www.zhitea.com/store/detail.aspx ... =13&id=522
Victoria wrote:Ohhh looky what I found for you:
http://www.teaviews.com/2008/03/24/revi ... ch-oolong/
kymidwife wrote:I'm currently in love with Revolution's DragonEye Oolong which is a blend of peach, apricot, safflower, marigold, and ginger. If it were a loose tea that allowed me to control the brew more, it would be practically perfect... but it's a bagged tea. I have the pyramid bags that brew an entire pot, but the flavor is absolutely wonderful... very light, no bitterness, minimal astringency, doesn't taste artificial at all.
So now, I am on a quest to find a loose oolong to match this flavor. I'm going to play around with an adagio blend a bit, but I haven't figured out a way to bring in the ginger without adding black tea to the mix. I'm hoping Adagio's oolong peach is a close match all on its own... and I am trying a mix of oolong peach and white peach, and I can add a dash of fresh ginger to it if I want it.
edkrueger wrote:No ginger, but here is a good one: http://www.revolutiontea.com/oolong-tea/
I usually dislike any fruity/herbed teas, but this is an exception.


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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size ½ of recipe
Calories 339
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 6.5 g
Sodium 402 mg
Total Carbohydrate 5 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Protein 37 g
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients Measures
Juice of ½ lemon
Fresh tarragon, finely chopped 1 tablespoon
Reduced-fat sour cream ½ cup
Salmon, cut into 2 filets ¾ pound
Cooking spray
Salt ¼ teaspoon
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, tarragon, and sour cream. Set aside.
- Place salmon, skin-side down, in a baking dish covered with cooking spray. Season fish with salt and pepper, and then spread the sour cream mixture over the salmon.
- Bake fish about 20-22 minutes, until opaque throughout, and then serve.


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House Republicans continue to be outraged about the fact that, when they shut the government down, even the parts that they liked got shut down. Specifically, various memorials in the nation's capital, led of course by the World War II Memorial [above]. Naturally, being outraged Republicans, they're prepared to spend more time and energy investigating why the memorials are closed than attempting to reopen the whole government and the monuments right along with it.
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BEIJING (AP) Azerbaijan's Elnur Mammadli lived up to his top ranking in the world by stunning South Korean world champion Wang Ki-chun to grab the men's 73-kilogram judo gold at the Beijing Games on Monday.
Mammadli, who ousted European champion Dirk van Tichelt in his opening match, needed only 23 seconds to send Wang to the mat.
Tajikistan's Rasul Boqiev threw van Tichelt for an ippon win and a bronze. Winning the second bronze was Brazil's Leandro Guilheiro, who also needed less than 30 seconds to end his medal match with an ippon throw. He defeated Iran's Ali Malomat.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (1963 votes).
In short: Amazing scenery, great amosphere just need more toilets at the start!Date of review: July 5, 2015
In short: No time grading in corralsIn full: The biggest problem with London is that it is nigh on impossible to gain a place through the ballot. I plan to get 'a good for age' entry to get around this.If you are lucky enough to get a Ballot place, do not have any ideas of pacing until you get past the first mile, which due to the volume of people you basically end up walking until the field thins out and you can actually start you run. This is enough to ruin most peoples expected times from outset.That said this will always be a memorable and special race.Date of review: April 11, 2013
In short: Awesome race, awesome atmosphereIn full: Where do I start? Superb crowds, iconic scenery, brilliantly organised, awe-inspiring. My first and only full marathon so far. You're made to feel like a hero by all the crowds and anyone else in the city who sees you wearing the medal afterwards. It may have hurt like hell but don't regret any of it. A must-do for all wannabe runners.Date of review: November 18, 2012
In short: My first marathon, and what a way to startIn full: The London Marathon really is the pinnacle of running - they get it right every year. If anyone is a runner, they need to do this. Good enough to make me go to Helsinki to try and run a qualifying time for the 2011 race!Date of review: September 3, 2012
In short: Brilliant. Defines atmosphere, and great funIn full: This particular race didn't go well for me (calf pull half way round), but that isn't the fault of the race. It was brilliantly organised, and good enough to make you want to run a qualifying time!Date of review: September 3, 2012
In short: There's a reason everyone wants to run this one ...Date of review: May 29, 2012
In short: I done it!! At last!In full: 4th attempt at a ballot place and I got in! Its not a hard course (he says, its a blooming marathon!) but the number of people put pay to any PB potential I'd say - GPS system picked up an extra mile of running due to the weaving in and out of slower runners that over-estimate their finishing time - but hey, it's the LONDON MARATHON! Biggest one in the world, the fun run, the one that 99% of runners want to do and I have! Would always do it again but wont under-estimate miles 21-25 which really are not my friends!!Date of review: May 15, 2012
In short: Huge event and experience everyone should try In full: My 2nd LM, last one was back in 2005. I trained very hard for this race and overall greatly enjoyed the experience and atmosphere, once I'd written off and accepted I wasn't going to get a PB.There was some pretty bad congestion in the first mile or two coming from Blue pen 4 and I was forced to stop and walk a couple of times, very frustrating. Took a long time to get into a settled rhythm because of the frequent stop/start nature; I'd suggested the course has probably reached it's maximum capacity and it would be great if they could vet entrants a bit better somehow, far too many people in faster pens that shouldn't have been there.However, the support and atmosphere generated by the great UK public blows other big city marathons I've done out of the water (Paris + Berlin). I will keep applying to do this run - maybe one year I'll get a clear run at it as I'd love to do my PB here, but if not I will make sure I enjoy and savour the atmosphere.Date of review: May 14, 2012
In short: Totally lives up to the hypeIn full: As far as atmosphere is concerned, I never expected any race to beat the Great North Run, but I was wrong. Absolutely amazing atmosphere from the start to the finish. I loved everything about it, the camaraderie, the crowds were spectacular, Tower Bridge, the pacers were great too. To top off a perfect running experience, I finally broke 4 hours so a marathon PB as well.Date of review: May 14, 2012
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One Olympic silver medal. One Olympic bronze medal. Four National Championship titles.
College Fame
He was a natural right from the start. Fourteen years later, he left his hometown gym,
Horton entered OU in the fall of 2004, and got right to work impressing the collegiate world. In his freshman year alone, he took home 10 event titles, as well as the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and NCAA all-around titles.
Horton was named to the U.S. Senior National Team for the first time in his freshman year. His success continued the following year when he took home 13 event titles and six all-around titles, one of which was at the Tyson American Cup, an international competition.
For those who weren't already impressed with Horton by his junior year, he began to prove his dominance in the sport by setting records at OU. He broke Bart Conner's record for career NCAA titles, and became the first man to win consecutive American Cup all-around titles since Blaine Wilson had done so in 1998 and '99.
"What I really got out of college was experience," Horton said. "When you're competing in college, it's back-to-back competitions for four years, so I really got a lot of experience out of it."
Horton attracted the most attention in his senior year, which would lead right up to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials. While he slid down to a fifth-place finish at the Tyson American Cup, he came away from the 2008 Visa Championships with a silver all-around medal, and led his OU team to its fifth national title in seven years.
"I had a great team, and I attribute a lot of my success to the team and the coaches," Horton said. "I picked OU because of its ability to really support the athletes, not only academically but with sport."
Beijing: Team Success
After proving to the rest of the nation, as well as international competitors, that he was a serious threat all-around, Horton went into U.S. Olympic Trials expecting to be named to the Olympic team…but he didn't think it would happen on the day of the meet.
"I didn't expect them to name anyone on that day," Horton said. "I thought they were gonna make their decisions the next day, after the selection committee had sat down and discussed it. So when they did that it was a shock and I was really excited."
Once the remaining gymnasts were chosen, the team included Horton, Paul Hamm, Morgan Hamm, Joseph Hagerty,
"At first, everybody was like, 'Well shoot, you just lost the reigning Olympic champion and his twin brother, who's just as good,' " Horton said. "The team was a little worried, and the media came down on us hard. But we used that negativity to fuel us to prove everybody wrong."
The team ignored the fact that the
"Don't hold back – that was our team motto," Horton said. "We've got nothing to lose, let's go out there and do whatever we can do."
On Aug. 12, that is exactly what the team did. The question of a medal was still uncertain, until Team
On Team
Tan and Bhavsar were the first Americans up on pommel horse. "Our first couple pommel horse routines were rough," Horton said. "Our guys were a little nervous, but we were like, 'Okay, we still got this.' "
They would need Artemev to pull off the routine of a lifetime to hold on for the bronze medal.
"I remember watching Alexander, on pommel horse," Horton said. "We were all just, hands over our eyes, because he's one of the best pommel horse guys in the world, but he also has one of the riskiest routines you could ever do."
Artemev came through in the clutch. "After he got down, we went nuts," Horton said.
The six Olympic rookies proved the world wrong and proudly accepted their bronze medals.
Five nights after the all-around, Horton had one more shot at winning another medal. For the first time in his life, he had qualified for an international event final.
"When I made the high bar final I was like, 'Sweet, this is cool to be in this,' " Horton said. "When I really started thinking about it, I thought, 'Wait, I don't want to just be in this, I want to try to win this thing!' "
Just two days before the high bar final, he decided to make a few drastic changes to his routine, and throw in skills he had never performed before in competition.
"My coach said, 'You're nuts, you could go out there on live TV and the world could watch you fall on your face if you try this,' " Horton said. "I was like, 'Yeah, well, go big or go home, right?' "
It was do-or-die time for Horton, who was risking everything – including injury – to have a chance at earning a medal.
"I remember looking at the judges and raising my hand to go, thinking, 'Alright, here we go, nothing to lose,' " Horton said. "I finished that routine, and at the end of it my coach jumped like five feet in the air. He couldn't believe it, I couldn't believe it. As soon as I hit the ground, we knew I was gonna win gold or silver because of that routine."
Horton's high-flying high bar routine, which will be remembered by gymnasts, coaches, and spectators for years to come, earned him a silver medal.
"It was amazing – to be in the Olympics and win one medal is awesome, but to win two is pretty indescribable," Horton said. "I look back on it and I can't believe that happened. It's one of the greatest things you could do – to represent your country, and bring home a medal for them."
Looking to London
Things were no different for Horton, who had one of the worst seasons of his career in the 2009 season, both nationally and internationally.
"I didn't even do well in the
But between the 2009 and 2010 seasons, Horton must have found some time to re-energize and refocus on a new motivation: London 2012.
"This year I won my first World Cup," Horton said. "I went to
He also won silver at the Tyson American Cup, and he and his teammates walked away from the Japan Cup with bronze. An impressive feat, considering they came in last place the year before.
"Not only myself, but the
As the reigning
Horton's competitors on the national team said they're definitely motivated by his success in
"Even if we're just practicing skills, we're always competing with each other, regardless," said Danell Leyva, 2009
Horton wouldn't have it any other way, who says the team competition takes precedence over the all-around for him any day.
"The most satisfying gold medal that could ever possibly be won is with your team," Horton said. "There is no better feeling than standing on top of the podium with your national anthem playing and you have four or five of your teammates around you."
Horton said this vision of team gold in
"Looking at my teammates, big smiles on our faces, and just hearing our national anthem play and knowing that not one of us did it by ourselves, but that we all did it together, I think that would be incredible."
Horton believes that the 2012 team will have a more realistic shot at that gold medal than any
"We keep getting better, and better and better," Horton said. "The motivation of our team is trickling down from the top to the bottom, and people are starting to understand the sport more. Right now, our toughest competitors are
The only American man to ever win an Olympic all-around gold medal, Paul Hamm, had retired from the sport after withdrawing from the Olympic team in 2008. But last week, he announced he was leaving his finance job to return to the gym and start training full-time again. This news gave Horton even more confidence that his goal could come true in two years.
"My lifelong dream is an Olympic team gold," Horton said. "I think Paul gives us the ability to do that, so as soon as I heard that he was coming back I got amped up and I got excited about the idea that we've got that one more all-arounder in the
Aside from that nagging desire to stand atop the podium with his teammates, the one thing keeping Horton's fire burning until
"I remember what it was like in
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013
~urban country style~
24 comments:
- Much Ado About Somethin said...
Love that. So calming and beautiful!
- February 5, 2013 at 6:47 AM
- Deb said...
It truly is gorgeous.
- February 5, 2013 at 6:49 AM
- LeeLu Creations said...
Gorgeous! As another reader commented, it is very calming and soothing. Looks like such a stress free home, lol.
If anyone wants to stop over, I'm having a giveaway on my blog.
- Anitra
- February 5, 2013 at 7:13 AM
- Karen S said...
Melaine you are a girl after my own heart. I have googled Jennifer Eggleston so many times to look for new stuff on her. I love her home! I still have the magazines in which her home was featured.
I think you're right...still in style today...kind of timeless I think. Thanks for this fun walk down memory lane! xo
- February 5, 2013 at 7:32 AM
- Stacey said...
I remember that too. Hate to say it, but that's when HGTV used to be good.
- February 5, 2013 at 7:48 AM
- michele said...
lovin the collection of wee s&P shakers!
smiles to you.
- February 5, 2013 at 7:52 AM
- Acorn to Oak said...
Great rooms! I love the black accents.
- February 5, 2013 at 8:40 AM
- primjillie said...
I remember her too! I had to laugh at Karen's comment, because I have googled her too. I was hoping she would have new pictures out, but all I could ever find were these. I love her simple style and I love her ticking!
- February 5, 2013 at 8:54 AM
- Mary Ann at classic•casual•home said...
Love the black framed art on the white wainscoting.
- February 5, 2013 at 9:22 AM
- Karen S said...
P.S. Agree with Stacey above...that's when HGTV actually had some good designers and good shows. (just my opinion)
- February 5, 2013 at 9:34 AM
- Cortne Martin cocoinmagnolia said...
It speaks to me! Love this style :)
- February 5, 2013 at 10:49 AM
I too love, love those pictures!
- February 5, 2013 at 11:44 AM
- Melissa Owczarzak said...
<3 ironstone!!!
- February 5, 2013 at 3:26 PM
- Melissa Owczarzak said...
BTW~ your son's room makeover inspired me to do my boys'. I'm gonna send you the blog link when it's complete :)
- February 5, 2013 at 3:27 PM
- pat said...
I love this house too and remeber when it was on HGTV. I too have the CL magazine that her home was featured in and have looked at it from time to time. You are right, her design is timeless and so wonderful.
- February 5, 2013 at 3:33 PM
- Mindy Whipple said...
Love this - timeless and inviting.
- February 5, 2013 at 3:36 PM
I don't know when these pictures were taken but I thought they were new. I guess good style is always timeless. I'm so glad you got your original blog back.
- February 5, 2013 at 4:09 PM
- The Cranky Queen said...
Love, love, love the black and white~ especially the ticking!
- February 5, 2013 at 7:05 PM
- andrea@townandprairie said...
Your right, Melanie! It's such a reflection of your own taste, too! Love that ticking couch! Makes me wanna re-do my WHOLE living room!
- February 6, 2013 at 2:58 AM
- Jacqui said...
Absolutely wonderful!
- February 6, 2013 at 3:20 AM
- Susie~From My Home To Yours said...
Great post....I remember each of these pictures!
- February 6, 2013 at 5:21 AM
- Jennifer Taylor said...
Wow! Just love it ALL! You have done a Wonderful job! I love your collage of pictures too.. SO pretty! Jennifer
- February 6, 2013 at 8:07 AM
- cathy said...
I'm so glad you're back "home"! I missed the beauty and freshness of this place! I always feel like I've opened a window and a summer fresh breeze is blowing when I visit. whoop! whoop!
- February 7, 2013 at 4:24 AM
- Lori@Color It Simple said...
Charming blog! Your newest follower from Color It Simple
- February 28, 2013 at 7:40 AM


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It all started when ED sent me a sample of something labeled Da Hong Pao Yancha (oolong).... Ed has just now identified it as "Big Red Robe from DTH", whatever that is.
I've been having trouble brewing oolongs that don't just taste like women's bathroom soap for a few weeks now. Doesn't matter which oolong, which vessel, temp, steep time, etc.
I begged Brandon for some brewing tips, because he seemed to be the one who knows its mysteries.
After a bit of back-and-forth with him, and input from Salsero, I was setting out to brew it for upwards of a minute in pyrex. One tablespoon to 5-6 ounces.
People began to chime in, and an elaborate series of experiments led to the following:
1 T oolong
6 oz. almost boiling water
55 seconds plus time for the pour through metal strainer
brewing vessel was (get this): preheated baby Crock Pot (name brand), which was resting in boiling water in a preheated stoneware vessel just large enough to contain the Crock Pot
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"the fragrance is light, pleasant, maybe a little woody"
"the flavor is *not soapy in any way*"
"It does not taste like prissy women's fragrances in any way"
"and I find it enjoyable"
"it was a borderline ridiculous effort to finally get a 'not like prissy women's fragrance' experience"
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Skip to comments.AP Attacks Gov. Palin EVEN in Birth Announcement of Grandson
Posted on 12/31/2008 6:52:20 AM PST by Mobile Vulgus
The Associated Press is classy, indeed. They can't even keep sniping at Sarah Palin out of a story announcing the blessed birth of her grandson. Ah, but wait, it gets even more annoying because not only did the AP snipe at Palin in its first birth announcement story, once called on it the AP went back twice to rearrange the piece rewriting history to make it seem as if they never sniped at her in the first place.
Initially, the AP attacked Palin in its very first paragraph saying that daughter Bristol's pregnancy was the thing that caused Palin's candidacy to "go downhill." At 7:20 PM the AP gave us this: (Bold my emphasis)
ANCHORAGE The teenage daughter of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, whose quest for the vice presidency began to go downhill the day she announced the pregnancy, has given birth to a son, a magazine reported Monday. Bristol Palin, 18, gave birth to Tripp Easton Mitchell Johnston on Sunday, People magazine reported online. He weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Colleen Jones, the sister of Bristol's grandmother, told the magazine that "the baby is fine and Bristol is doing well."
Downhill? The AP is saying that the daughter's pregnancy is what caused everything to flop? Then, why did Palin's acceptance speech -- a speech that happened days after the pregnancy announcement -- get as many viewers on TV as Obama's historic acceptance speech? Sure it was a momentary controversy, but it had practically no affect on the candidacy.
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AP has no manners... no class ... no dignity.
They are not dissimilar from the Chinese Government. (Lying about the ages of the gymnasts, for instance.)
what goes round comes round.....when we conservatives figure out that it is necessary to take back the media, we can put the sock on the other foot. the msm is in complete control.
God I wish some unbiased company starts competing with the AP. I'm sick of this liberal propaganda monopoly.
You know that you are over your target when the flack starts coming up.
"whose quest for the vice presidency began to go downhill the day she announced the pregnancy" ..................... LOL!!!! This Jerk must not have heard of her rally attendance.
They had on CNN at the gym this morning and some worthless talking head commentator was whining "All Sarah Palin cares about is getting on camera. She is everywhere. She won't go away."
But why don't they say that about Obama?
"...Bristol's pregnancy was the thing that caused Palin's candidacy to "go downhill."
So when Palin runs in 2012, if she runs, then Bristol's marriage (in February 2009) and Sarah being a grandma will cause her to spike in popularity and run on into the White House.
We can only hope.
This undated image provided by President-elect Barack Obama's change.org website shows the front page of the website. Obama's top tool to push his agenda will not be his Cabinet secretaries or aides, but rather his online network. Obama's political e-mail list tops 13 million names, a digital force that the incoming White House can tap to push for his legislation, tamp down critics or bolster popular support. It's also a way for Obama to reach into every state, every city, and every neighborhood. (AP Photo/change.org)
Seems like the liberal media & their cameras continue to follow Sarah - not vice versa.
There - fixed it.
She threatens them, therefore like rabid dogs backed into a corner they attack. It's too bad we can't just put them out of their misery.
Yep, excellent point.
That's like blaming Tiger Woods for attracting attention for not playing golf since June. The messenger is only to blame.
Downhill? Did the candidate go downhill? It would have been worse had Sarah kept the illegitimate grandchild a secret.
This Jerk must not have heard of her rally attendance.
That is true. She had millions of people come to see her...if only they had voted for her and McCain it would have been more easier to brag about.
the campaign did experience a negative effect, every time McCain endeared himself to the left by calling them "My friends"
God, you got that right.
Actually, I haven't seen Sarah on TV since the new Senator from Georgia won his election. In fact, they didn't even announce the birth of the grandson until days after his birth, and didn't reveal any details of his birth. I don't see this as a publicity play at all.
You hit the nail on the head!
Or integrity!
With integrity, nothing else matters.
Without integrity, nothing else matters.
(Sorry - can't name the author. It's on my wall at work.)
Integrity is the natural outgrowth of dignity and humility.
Don't ever expect the MSM to rejoice in the birth of a child.
All they revel in is death by abortion.
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For Brandon Hampton, it was a "good win in a tough week."
The Eldorado High School football coach admitted there could have been the natural let down for the Eagles coming off a rival win against Carmi-White County last week.
But it didn't take long for Christoper-Zeigler-Royalton to get the Eagles' full attention.
Eldorado scored on all six of its first half possessions Friday night to earn a 48-6 road win at Spann Field to improve to 3-0 in the Black Diamond Conference.
Derek Mitchell led the Eldorado offense with 10 carries for 98 yards and two touchdowns, while Tyler Deaton picked up 85 yards on eight carries and a pair of scores for the Eagles who racked up 344 yards of offense on the ground.
"You really try to avoid the let down one team might have, like we could have had after playing Carmi last week, but our kids came out and we're ready to play," Hampton said.
Primairly known for being a North-South type running team, Eldorado employed an East-West style on offense Friday night, throwing another wrinkle into Hampton's already high powered offense.
"We've got some weapons and teams are going to line up to take away the fullback," Hampton said. "As we develop as an offense, we have to threaten the perimeter and be able to throw the football. We've got guys that can do that. I thought tonight, it was good to give them another look. We have some formations, but it really came down to our ability to hang onto the football and move the chains."
Dylan Roberts, who finished with 64 yards on 12 carries, started the Eldorado scoring with a 3-yard run in the first quarter. The drive was highlighted by a 55-yard yard scramper by Mitchell.
After forcing CZR to three-and-out, Eldorado used an eight play drive when Colton Edwards found the endzone from five yards out.
The Bearcats' Jacob Towers was then picked off by Deaton on the ensuing drive, which Deaton turned into a 17-yard touchdown run with 2:58 to play in the first quarter.
Towers was picked off again - on the next drive - this time by Drew Woolcott, who went nearly half the field, down to the CZR 25 yard line.
From there, Mitchell scored his second TD of the game, finding paydirt from two yards out with 10:07 to play in the second quarter.
The Bearcats finally got on the board in the second quarter when Towers hit Trevon Brown from 19 yards out with 7:29 to play.
It was the first touchdown Eldorado had given up in nine quarters and the first this season.
Eldorado capped off the first half with a Roberts six-yard touchdown run wtih 3:14 to play in the second quarter.
Page 2 of 2 - While CZR didn't have much success offensivley in the first half, the success they did have didn't sit well with Hampton's players at halftime.
"They had moved the ball a little bit and had scored," he said. "Our kids were ticked off about it. We worked on getting it fixed. We had an injury to Kaleb Williams that hurt us defensivley, but give Christoper some credit. They had a good plan and moved the ball a little bit. We continued to pressure the passer, but I really credit our offense tonight because I don't think our offense ever got stopped. The offensive line really opened some holes, our running backs ran hard."
Eldorado returns to Boz Adams Field Friday night to take on Elverado-Trico at 7 p.m. A win against the Falcons would mean the Eagles would need just one more win to be playoff eligible.
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Skip to comments.My Dad (82y/o) is "Too Stubborn", Won't Leave Decrepit Empty Nest!!
Posted on 01/01/2013 9:11:57 PM PST by San Rafael Blue
I'm sure other middle-aged adults are going through similar situations. I live on the west coast, but hail from back east, Michigan, to be precise. I grew up in a huge bricked home with full basement, attic, four bedrooms two bathrooms. I am still very close to my three siblings and to Dad. St. Cecilia, The Catholic grade school we attended is still functioning, and only two blocks from the house. Daddy attends 9am Mass each Sunday. My Mother passed away about 20 years ago.
The 'Problem' is that our sweet old family home is completely falling apart, inside and out. The four of us adult children used to stage emergency intervention meetings with Daddy, trying a little tough love, to convince him that it is way past time to get out, to rent a smaller place. Our Dad deserves so much better, he and our Mom gave us so much. It still hurts to see him so sanguine, so at peace, sitting in that falling-down kind of house.
The Daddy of 1983 would never, never have tolerated, or defended living in such a manner. He is still a wise man, and a deep caring soul, but seems not to notice the condition of his home as it exists today. Oh well. Dad would say, ;Not yet', I have to get the place cleaned up first'. I believe he actually has changed over the years, and now wishes to move out, but it will have to occur on his schedule, not ours. Our approach to this issue has changed since then. Stop fighting him about doing what we four want done, relax and cherish the moments now!
It may have been around four years ago, after the first oily wave of Obamination Fever, we four made a tacit agreement to just stop bringing it up unbidden. We have decided to accept that at this stage in his life, Daddy must make this decision if at all possible.
For a while, I even toyed with the idea of calling the local health /Sanitation Dept. or some organization devoted to Senior Health and Well-being. I was going to report that a most serious injustice is now occuring to a wonderful christian man, and perhaps he should be 'persuaded' by the local authorities to move out. What if he were to return to the house after church one sunday only to find the front door chained and padlocked shut? ''Oh, look what happened!! Wow, now I guess you'll HAVE TO MOVE OUT...right? Then, he would have to, have to move on. I have always been one to overthink a scenario, to become macavaillian (sp). I was quickly talked out of any well meaning sabotage. Might have been too much of a shock, may have been seen as my betrayal. I'm the only one of us four who would even consider something so over the top.
We four have decided to enjoy whatever time we have left with our Dad, without being put on his s%@t list. That man has an elephant's memory. My Dad usd to be an assistant boxing coach at Kronx Boxing near Detroit, and has been a guiding light to hundreds of inner city youth or to their sons. Visiting has become much easier since I come to see and talk to my Dad, not to bloviate, or to stage yet another failed intervention. I will instead offer to put the storm windows up for the oncoming winter. It get's cold this close to Windsor Ontario(Canada). I think one reason Daddy hangs onto that place is because our Mother's loving, laughing spirit is still there, even among the dust and debri.
I wouldn't want somebody making me leave my home. He doesn't either.
My mom is 82 and said for years that she wanted to live in her house until she dies or decides to leave. Fine. And now her house is for sale and she has plans to move on. It was her decision to make.
Sounds like an excellent decision made by you and your siblings. Now you can visit him in peace. Who knows, without all the wise words coming from yall about why he should move, etc., he may finally decide he's ready on his own, but if he doesn't it's ok. It's a hard time in our lives when our parents get old.
At 82 let the man finish out his days as he wishes. Been in the same situation with an elderly parent so I just helped to the extent allowed and enjoyed the time I had with them.
That is his home. Why don't you try to help him do the things he's no longer capable of doing himself?
It's a tough problem that a lot of us face.
How about you and your siblings going together to pay for the basic repairs that would make the house safe for him to live in. At age 82, he probably wants to stay where he is. Unless the neighborhood itself has became a dangerous place, of course.
Experiencing the same thing.
My dad loves his home, even as it decays around him, it holds memories.
I try to think of how I would feel in the same situation.
I would want to stay as long as it didn't fall on top of me.
Let it be HIS decision and you and your siblings can rest easy.
As long as he's functional and capable and reasonably comfortable, it's best to leave it to him. He'll leave when he's ready, if ever.
Just keep your eye out for him failing to be able to care for himself, that's probably the main issue.
my dad is 85 lives alone in his house on the east coast. I live in the heartland. He is still capable and I have no problem with this. What is frustrating is that he refuses to come visit us even when we offer him a door to door escort both ways.( he has no medical issues that would prevent him) Then he complains about being depressed and lonely over the holidays.
I hope my children are patient with me when I'm 85.
Be sure he has a clear way to the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, etc. so he doesn't trip and God forbid break a hip.
Other than his "surroundings" it sounds like he is happy.
Please just look out for dangers like loose rugs and wires he could stumble over.
taking the pressure off him to move could be the very thing that gives him the ability to make the decision on his own. people naturally resist doing stuff when they really don't want to yet. he could also die tomorrow totally happy in his home, too. and he'd be happy to have done so.
Been there. Your Dad is an adult. This is his decision - no one elses. The best thing you and your siblings could have done would have been to help with the repairs and maintainance.
Glad to hear that you are going to back off and help.
The ending was good, and absolutely correct. As long as Dad can still feed himself and handle bathroom business by himself, leave him be. I'm getting up there myself and am starting to think about this stuff.
There's an old old house that once was a mansion
On a hill overlooking the own
Where time's left a wreckage where once there was beauty
And soon the old house will tumble down
When the leaves start to fall in the autumn
And the rain starts to drip from the trees
There's an old, old man who walks in the garden
And his head is bowed in memory.
They say he built the mansion for the love of a woman
And they planned to be married in the fall
But her love withered in the last days of summer
And the house stood empty after all.
But when the leaves start to fall in the autumn
And the rain starts to drip from the trees
There's an old, old man who walks in the garden
And his head is bowed in memory.
("The Old Old House" by George Jones & Hal Bynum)
"On a hill overlooking the Town"
(sorry for the typo)
I have seen this a thousand times: when well-meaning adult children remove an elderly parent from his or her beloved home against his will, depression follows, and death is on the horizon. Leave him alone. Let him stay in his house, go to Mass, see the people at his church. How does it harm you if he does so? He's an adult; let him decide how he wishes to conduct his life. You don't have the legal or moral right to interfere.
I must add that I'm beyond horrified you would even consider calling the health department as some sort of deception and manipulation to force your father to live the way you want him to live. What has he done to you that you would wish to remove him from the memory of his beloved wife and take from him the home and life he loves? What cruelty!
Why doesn't this jackass help his Dad fix up the place his Dad earned?
Right you are.
Would seem the Kids could get together and fix it back up enough to keep him safe.
As long as he is able to care of himself and can make rational decisions let him stay where he is.
When he is no longer able to do that, and is a potential danger to himself, it's up to the family, and not an outside agency, to put Dad where he will be well taken care of. That would be with a relative or in assisted living.
this is the problem....
all well in good to think a 60 yro who probably works full time ( like my husband) and has his own home to keep up (like my husband) and does a little volunteer work ( like my husband) plus tries to keep his own place up (like my husband) can just spare all the time to keep up another household for someone that can't do it himself....
when does my husband get a break may I ask.....he's worked since age 14, raised 3 kids, and is still working, and he's had to "take care of" elderly parents who are too stubborn to see the light of day as far as living arrangements.....living "independently" does not mean needing someone to plow the snow, cut wood, bring it into the house, do house repairs, etc etc....
the middle is being squeezed to death by the younger generation and the oldest one....its a no win situation....
I've already told my husband that we will smell the coffee when the time comes....
First, was to close off any unneeded areas of the home. Old bedrooms, a second bathroom which was in poor repair. In our case, it was converting a den into a bedroom, and re-adjusting the living room. Unused items were moved to the sealed off areas of the home, heating ducts closed, to reduce the drain on the bills to maintain comfort in areas where no one was staying.
There was a lot of resistance to this, and eventually, it was agreed that those were still the bedrooms of the children, and they could keep their doors locked if they wanted to. The hardest was the garage areas, but by moving unneeded furniture into this area, it effectively 'closed' it off.
The second agreement was weekly visits by a housekeeper to handle various chores and one sit down meal. That was less hard - after all, who relishes cleaning toilets? We had contacted my father's church, spoken with the priest, and found an appropriate person that our father knew who would be willing to take on the job.
Honestly, the best solution is that if one of you is in the position to, returning home to live with your father with their family. But that does not sound like a possible solution, as it wasn't in our case either.
By focusing the attention on a smaller living space, we were able to upgrade living conditions, reduce clutter, and add in some safety features - handrails in the shower, non-slip flooring, handrails next to the toilet.
The one 'sit down' meal a week required supplies my father wouldn't have on hand, so the housekeeper would handle the weekly shopping, dispose of any outdated food in the fridge, and leave leftovers for a follow on meal.
Between those, myself and my siblings would make calls, kids would talk to grandpa. We used Skype for video calling, though today you can use a very modest tablet which requires virtually no skill for anyone to use.
The extra, constant attention helped draw our father back from the edge, and he took a lot of steps to improve how he lived his life. Eventually he opened up that he resisted visits as he felt like he was a stranger intruding into someone else's life, whereas the constant communication and interaction from the compromise brought him back into the fold.
Regrettably, my father isn't still with us today, but I hope our experiences will help you. It sounds like you've got a great starting point - his church - to work with. I hope you work out your own compromise and that your family home once again rings regularly with the laughter of family.
She is now in the adult living apartment, but her baby brother has recently had to go to a nursing home. She refuses to go herself, but really should due to her heart condition, among other things.
By the way, part of the reason she will not go is that she does not want to give up her freedom, which includes driving on a daily basis. She drives to the mall, grocery store, her appointments. One would say God bless her...let her do what she wants. Well, she is 98 now, and cannot hear or see well. She will not wear her glasses. She just drove to the store in a snow storm the other day, against our wishes. She has had fender benders in the past, and it is just a matter of time that she has another accident. I fear for others in her way.
Her 4 children don't have the courage to take the keys away. She has always been the boss, and it would be a fight. She renewed her license in person last year at age 97 as she had to get a new picture. They praised her for being the age she is and did not even test her. They actually encouraged her to drive. We could not believe it as we thought this would be the end when they would deny her a license. There should be a law for mandatory testing at a certain age. I may just write the governor about it.
There is a time for everything, including how long one should be left to live alone, and how long one must be allowed to drive. I pray that when I am older, I will have the wisdom to know when it is time to give up certain things.
Michigan's back east? Who knew. ahahah
(My dad is buried there)
We had the same problem different parish: Saint Ambrose.
My sister an RN decided to move in with him. He gets testy but its working out.
You honor your elders. Most likely they made sacrifices for you.
You might ask your parents the same thing. When did they get a break? It's not the parents nor the children that are the problem. It's there is no family anymore. Family takes care of each other.
Leave Dad ALONE. He is at peace and happy and, as you noted later, is with the memories of the woman he loved. He likes where he is. Why should he move because you and your siblings are upset.
If he doesn't have proper plumbing or heating you need to get the repairs done to care for him properly. You need to make sure he is living in a decent environment. If its clutter, why not help him on a very small scale. Maybe he'd accept an afternoon of gathering up the bowling trophies, or organizing the kitchen. Then wait a while before suggesting the next declutter project.
Keep him in charge of his life as long as he can manage, but yes, you can make sure the basic needs of shelter are met.
Going through this now with a dad with Alzheimer's and a mom who is insisting on no help. Big sigh. It's hard. Ironically, her reasons for being so stubborn when everyone knows she can't do this alone are always to not be a burden on her kids. But this is causing her to be a heavy burden on us! I hope I am far easier on my kids and will accept at least minimum help to let them not worry as much.
Very true. My dad worked 13 days straight many times up to 12 hour days yet he and one of my uncles kept Grandma's {my Mom's mom} house needed repairs done between the two of them. Both Mom and dad have been there for me through thick and thin. I owe both plenty in many ways.
Dad passed a little over a year ago. One thing he asked of me really the only thing as he knew his time was at hand was to take care of my mom. Mom is 81. I'm not in the best of physical health I'm actually disabled. Ladders are off limits by doctors orders. But I do all I can do to help her. My son in law who can climb ladders helps as does our grandson now in his early teens. They do the roof cleaning etc on her place and mine.
I understand what a full plate is. Mine stays that way. I also understand priorities. I understand the frustration of not being able to keep the house up too the standards some would wish or expect. I understand a person lacking the energy to do so. I'm the cook, housekeeper, driver, nurse, you name in our home.
When dads last weeks were upon him Mom, myself, and my niece, took care of him till his death. A considerable portion I dealt with because I'm a trained caregiver. In the meantime I was also caring for my wife which I've done for 27 years. Then my niece and myself were also taking care of my sister {nieces Mom} who for her safety is in a Memory Care Unit after her husband died suddenly.
My house was last painted outside about 8 years ago. The decks need pressure washed, the driveway needs grading, and repairs need done. Two days ago I finally managed to get the boat dad left me covered for winter which I had been putting off for two months due to other priorities I never took it out this year.
Dad used to jokingly tell me "you do real good for an 80 year old man" LOL. Mom lives down the road in a two story house. Right after Christmas she told me this was her last year hosting Thanksgiving & Christmas dinner which I said I think you made a wise decision. Oh, we had been wanting her to slow down and let us take over but she wouldn't have it. It was her domain and she enjoyed it.
Last summer Mom wanted the carpeting ripped up so I said OK I'll do it. I got three rooms done and she said lets wait till I get new windows put in and I'll have new carpet put in. The floor underneath the carpet was tongue and groove and looked fine so I said OK. The windows are in {professionally installed} no mention of carpeting so far.
I suspect when Mom can't do for herself any longer and needs someone with her we'll be moving in with her for duration. My wife and I discussed it and are OK with it. Or if she wishes she can live with us we have an extra bedroom. Either way she will be taken care of as long as I have the mental and physical ability to do so. The only thing I can't talk her into is getting Hearing Aids :>{
Right now are grandkids are from ages 10-20. I'll be watching them and the one who acts responsible will be given a place to build on so they can help me maintain the place. I do have about 30 acres of land.
My GMIL lives in a 60's mobile home that is behind hope. We've tried to get her to move out.. The park called me the other day to warn us that the home is way past its replacement date and they have been letting that slide for 15 years but now people are starting to complain.
It's likely the ONLY way we'll get her out of that house.
now the fight is, do we replace it or move her some place else.
For now, I'll let her fight with park management.
My MIL lives in a shack in the mountains. We visited her once. We slept in the car. The shack was on stilts and very unstable. No plumbing, no electricity.
She lives there with her husband. They love the place.
We tried to talk her out of it.
Oh well. Both are happy in their current situations. We pray every day that their housing continues to stand and provide the needed shelter.
So far, our prayers have been answered.
You are a very good man.
My grandmother had a stroke when I was seven. My grandfather never put her in a nursing home. He had nurses to help when needed and my mother and aunt were there every day helping out. I remember she could only move her eyes; but he would hold her hand everyday and sit by her. He was also in a wheelchair after suffering a broken hip slipping on ice; but she was the most important person to him.
I used to work in nursing homes as a maintenance mechanic. Co-workers taught me my nursing skills before my wife came home from a six month hospital stay in 1985. I worked up till 1994. Latest thing to hit is she was diagnosed a couple months ago with Thyroid Cancer. The thyroid is out now and radioactive iodine treatment comes this month sometime. Doctor said that should cure it.
'The only thing I can't talk her into is getting Hearing Aids.'
What is it about folks who could use hearing aids??
That's a particular sort of vanity I'm not understanding - don't know what it is.
Especially with the devices today, if that's the problem - seeing the device which means knowing one is hard of hearing.
Like who didn't know, when one has to talk extra loud around these people!
Personally, I wouldn't want to miss hearing anything, esp music, so will gladly buy a device, if/when it becomes necessary.
Couldn't be simpler, seems to me.
Need to fix- - -
'Especially with the devices today, if that's the problem - seeing the device knowing one is hard of hearing.'
Meant the devices today are less visible.
And the possible problem with vanity was when the devices were more visible.
Prayers for you both.
I know him
probably cause he doesn't live down the street..and most likely too $$$$$$$
You don't know?
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Old men don't wantr to leave their home no matter WHAT it's condition.
Home is where the heart is.
We will not lay on the operating table willingly for open heart surgery just because someone whom claims to be a heart specialist (but has no credentials to show to validate that claim) says it is necessary.
My dad is 93 and refuses to move out of his house and into some senior citizens home. My older brother sees him every day and makes sure my dad's house is cleaned and he is fed, but at some point my brother says he'll have to move my father into a home. The old guy is pretty stubborn.
Exactly where in the Detroit area does he live?
I actually fear my mom will want to sell her house. It's immaculate, but there's real estate involved and it's probably more than she will be able to handle.
My Dad wouldn't leave his home, and wouldn't let Mom leave, even though she had Alzheimer's. I provided in-home care with an exorbitant cost and spent my retirement savings and borrowed money.
Near the end, he was falling almost every other day and the caregivers could not pick him up. After one of those falls he went into rehab and I left him in the nursing home. Mom fell for a third time and broke her other hip. (She already broke one hip and cracked a pelvis on two other falls.) So, she went into the same nursing home. They were put in a room together and stayed there for one year and nine months. They both died with 20 days of each other.
I honored my Dad's wishes until it was physically impossible. He did not see me as putting him in the nursing home either. He wanted to get out of the nursing home and never reallly liked it there. Because Mom was there, however, he tolerated it. All this occurred with me living 400 miles from my parents.
Hey I wear a pair of them myself :>} I've got an extra pair I told her she could get set up and use. She can afford new ones too. My real concern is someone walking in on her. GOD help them if she hears them first. She has my shotgun LOL. I call before I get there :>}
My grandparent's home was on the outerbanks of NC and we held it together with shear determination, roof-over jobs and a local fix-it man that could magically cajole the heat pump to kick on each winter. Every storm that hit the east coast scared the heck out of us! We did crazy things like cutting an inch off the bottom of all the beautiful bedroom doors when they began getting jammed shut because the supports under the house moved! We prayed every night that the house would just last as long as my grandparents needed it. It did.
For persons needing some basic help like getting in and out of a wheelchair and need things like meals prepared etc can go into assisted living. The resident has their own apartment or if married some places have larger ones for them. There is more security and the resident are free to come and go as they please. Like anything you get what you pay for. Be leary of ones asking for huge up front membership fees. Many nice places will simply charge by the month.
They have even adapted this concept for Memory Care residents meaning Dementia and Alzheimer's residents and it's done quite well. The difference is the Memory unit is usually secured keypad entry and exit meaning they have to be escorted in and out of the unit with family or worker. My sister resides in a Memory Care unit and really it's nice. These facilities also have a 24 hour on site nurse.
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Emilio Estevez will soon reveal plans to produce a family-friendly sports film in the Cincinnati area, according to a blog entry from The Cincinnati Enquirer.
The announcement will be made at the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum at 3 p.m. Thursday.
Estevez, the brother of Charlie Sheen and the son of Martin Sheen, is best known for his Brat Pack roles, which include his appearance as wrestler Andrew Clark in The Breakfast Club. He wrote and directed The Way in 2010.
The movie will be the latest made in Ohio after high-profile titles like The Avengers were filmed successfully in the Buckeye State. Parts of the Captain America sequel will also be filmed in Ohio. Other successful films made in Ohio in the past two years include Josh Radnor's Liberal Arts and George Clooney's The Ides of March .


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Pizza in Teglia stuffed with Rapini.
I really want to try this pizza, I think I would love it. Beautiful too! Is there any special technique to making the rapini/stuffing. I am assumed it is sauteed first? Yum!
I wonder if and how the standard, rectangular version would work stuffed with cheese and cold cuts instead of the green stuff. Kind of like a hybrid of a Sicilian and a stromboli, but I'm just thinking out loud here.Great job.-JLP