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You know if my boss' husband doesn't want me at the house on a holiday why doesn't he say something to my boss.

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You would think, huh!

They both sound passive aggressive, and if there's one thing that drive me bug-nuts. it's passive-aggressive people.

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I think they must be. He's really starting to annoy me now. Monday lunch at times was just ugh! with him.

He can't let go that as 5year old child I could use nice big words and knew the meaning of them. I was also using them correctly. His own children couldn't do that.

The first time they took me canoeing on a local lake I got the hang of it right away. That got him bent out of shape. Said, "I must be recalling a "race memory". Had to remind him that my ancestors were a plains people so that means no canoes. I said, "It was probably a family memory." meaning my French Canadian great grandfather probably learned how to use a canoe. He was a trapper.

Going back to lunch on Monday he asked if I had ever been over to a friend of my brother's who lives just a few blocks from them. I said yes a couple of times. He was hinting I think that I should go over there. They don't invite me over there. As they know have 2 grandchildren and another single daughter who probably has a boyfriend. So full house.

Last Christmas my boss set a mini-harp down in front of me to play. I said I haven't touched one of these in 10years. She said play anyway. So I did, I read music. The thing wasn't in tune and I told her, so she proceeded to tune another one and I moved over to it when she was finished. This time I played it perfectly. Comment from her, "Well, at least we know it's not your playing."

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I think they must be. He's really starting to annoy me now. Monday lunch at times was just ugh! with him.

He can't let go that as 5year old child I could use nice big words and knew the meaning of them. I was also using them correctly. His own children couldn't do that.

The first time they took me canoeing on a local lake I got the hang of it right away. That got him bent out of shape. Said, "I must be recalling a "race memory". Had to remind him that my ancestors were a plains people so that means no canoes. I said, "It was probably a family memory." meaning my French Canadian great grandfather probably learned how to use a canoe. He was a trapper.

Going back to lunch on Monday he asked if I had ever been over to a friend of my brother's who lives just a few blocks from them. I said yes a couple of times. He was hinting I think that I should go over there. They don't invite me over there. As they know have 2 grandchildren and another single daughter who probably has a boyfriend. So full house.

Last Christmas my boss set a mini-harp down in front of me to play. I said I haven't touched one of these in 10years. She said play anyway. So I did, I read music. The thing wasn't in tune and I told her, so she proceeded to tune another one and I moved over to it when she was finished. This time I played it perfectly. Comment from her, "Well, at least we know it's not your playing."

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I think they must be. He's really starting to annoy me now. Monday lunch at times was just ugh! with him.

He can't let go that as 5year old child I could use nice big words and knew the meaning of them. I was also using them correctly. His own children couldn't do that.

The first time they took me canoeing on a local lake I got the hang of it right away. That got him bent out of shape. Said, "I must be recalling a "race memory". Had to remind him that my ancestors were a plains people so that means no canoes. I said, "It was probably a family memory." meaning my French Canadian great grandfather probably learned how to use a canoe. He was a trapper.

Going back to lunch on Monday he asked if I had ever been over to a friend of my brother's who lives just a few blocks from them. I said yes a couple of times. He was hinting I think that I should go over there. They don't invite me over there. As they know have 2 grandchildren and another single daughter who probably has a boyfriend. So full house.

Last Christmas my boss set a mini-harp down in front of me to play. I said I haven't touched one of these in 10years. She said play anyway. So I did, I read music. The thing wasn't in tune and I told her, so she proceeded to tune another one and I moved over to it when she was finished. This time I played it perfectly. Comment from her, "Well, at least we know it's not your playing."

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At first I was thinking that maybe he's getting old and his frontal lobes are starting to go, along with any remaining social ability he might have had. But it sounds like they're both incredibly awful people.

Do they do that to everybody that you've noticed?

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Been trying to reach sis all day and she still hasn't gotten back in touch. I sure hope she's OK.

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Been trying to reach sis all day and she still hasn't gotten back in touch. I sure hope she's OK.

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I hope so Sig.

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Been trying to reach sis all day and she still hasn't gotten back in touch. I sure hope she's OK.

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I hope so Sig.

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Thankfully we are in touch again. Whew!

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Been trying to reach sis all day and she still hasn't gotten back in touch. I sure hope she's OK.

BRENDA: I hope so Sig.

SIGNY:Thankfully we are in touch again. Whew!

BRENDA: That's good Sig.

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Been trying to reach sis all day and she still hasn't gotten back in touch. I sure hope she's OK.

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SIGNY:Thankfully we are in touch again. Whew!

BRENDA: That's good Sig.

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Indeed! I was considering callig her local PD and having them do a welfare check!

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On a lighter note, it seems every time I try to make the simplest thing - hamburgers- for the family, daughter says "I like it" but hubby says "too lean, no flavor". Or hubby says "Nicely seasoned" and daughter says "Too spicy".

Well, I think I found the magic trick. Our store has a meat department that will actually do things for you, so when I saw chuck roast on sale I selected three pieces and had them twice-grind it. And although I thought it would be too fatty for dd, she liked it and so did hubby. (Of course, I seasoned theirs differently. Hers had panko and pepper and blue cheese dressing, and his had panko and garlic powder, smoked paprika, chipotle and green enchilada sauce.) Was very happy that everyone was finally happy with that dinner!

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Also me basically made the same comment as his wife did when I ran into her and talked about getting a couch. Why do I need something to hold 2 people when there is only me?

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Also me basically made the same comment as his wife did when I ran into her and talked about getting a couch. Why do I need something to hold 2 people when there is only me?

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Because you might want company over??? Or stretch out for a snooze?? What a stupid question!

That sounds like someone who basically doesn't want to help.

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Also me basically made the same comment as his wife did when I ran into her and talked about getting a couch. Why do I need something to hold 2 people when there is only me?

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Because you might want company over??? Or stretch out for a snooze?? What a stupid question!

That sounds like someone who basically doesn't want to help.

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I didn't bother with the company argument because that would fall on deaf ears. I did mention about stretching out and crashing on to which he mentioned well you just need a chair. I said, "Like a recliner. Those are heavy as well." He was moaning about how heavy a small couch could be.

No, he doesn't. I'm disinclined to contact them again until closer to Christmas or they will contact me about that.

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Also me basically made the same comment as his wife did when I ran into her and talked about getting a couch. Why do I need something to hold 2 people when there is only me?

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Because you might want company over??? Or stretch out for a snooze?? What a stupid question!

That sounds like someone who basically doesn't want to help.

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I didn't bother with the company argument because that would fall on deaf ears. I did mention about stretching out and crashing on to which he mentioned well you just need a chair. I said, "Like a recliner. Those are heavy as well." He was moaning about how heavy a small couch could be.

No, he doesn't. I'm disinclined to contact them again until closer to Christmas or they will contact me about that.

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That dude's a dick. I'm sorry that you have to put up with somebody that self centered on the reg.

On the bright side, at least you're in much nicer digs than you were with that wretched old bag.

Maybe you could pay somebody in your complex to help you move it?

Do Right, Be Right. :)

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I've heard of woolly caterpillars.

Let me google it and see what comes up ... apparently it means the same thing as woolly caterpillars. Lore says that they somehow predict the weather.

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=%22wooly+worm%22&t=h_&ia=web

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Also me basically made the same comment as his wife did when I ran into her and talked about getting a couch. Why do I need something to hold 2 people when there is only me?

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Because you might want company over??? Or stretch out for a snooze?? What a stupid question!

That sounds like someone who basically doesn't want to help.

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I didn't bother with the company argument because that would fall on deaf ears. I did mention about stretching out and crashing on to which he mentioned well you just need a chair. I said, "Like a recliner. Those are heavy as well." He was moaning about how heavy a small couch could be.

No, he doesn't. I'm disinclined to contact them again until closer to Christmas or they will contact me about that.

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That dude's a dick. I'm sorry that you have to put up with somebody that self centered on the reg.

On the bright side, at least you're in much nicer digs than you were with that wretched old bag.

Maybe you could pay somebody in your complex to help you move it?

Do Right, Be Right. :)

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Yup, and he seems to have become one in the last few years.

True enough there Jack.

Nah, lots of older people in this building and I don't know how many have cars or trucks that would be able to do the job.

So, I guess next summer I buy myself one of those folding long lawn chairs. I even though about it this year but didn't want to carry it. *shrug*

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Also me basically made the same comment as his wife did when I ran into her and talked about getting a couch. Why do I need something to hold 2 people when there is only me?

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Because you might want company over??? Or stretch out for a snooze?? What a stupid question!

That sounds like someone who basically doesn't want to help.

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I didn't bother with the company argument because that would fall on deaf ears. I did mention about stretching out and crashing on to which he mentioned well you just need a chair. I said, "Like a recliner. Those are heavy as well." He was moaning about how heavy a small couch could be.

No, he doesn't. I'm disinclined to contact them again until closer to Christmas or they will contact me about that.

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That dude's a dick. I'm sorry that you have to put up with somebody that self centered on the reg.

On the bright side, at least you're in much nicer digs than you were with that wretched old bag.

Maybe you could pay somebody in your complex to help you move it?

Do Right, Be Right. :)

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Yup, and he seems to have become one in the last few years.

True enough there Jack.

Nah, lots of older people in this building and I don't know how many have cars or trucks that would be able to do the job.

So, I guess next summer I buy myself one of those folding long lawn chairs. I even though about it this year but didn't want to carry it. *shrug*

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If you want a couch, you deserve a couch.

Hopefully the recliner works good for you for now though. Who knows, you might choose to get a 2nd one for company. My brother got a nice couch unit with two recliners and a center console for company. My old man and I sleep just fine on the recliners. I never thought I would be able to sleep on one, but when it's a good recliner it works for me.

Don't be a grumpy cat.

Do Right, Be Right. :)

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Well, it looks like I will be getting a recliner from my brother's friend. It is from IKEA, so easy to move around. I got his email with a picture of it and it will do. I can at least stretch out somewhat on it. It comes with a foot stool. Beggar's can't be choosers as I am getting it for nothing and it will be the only help I can get. It's a light colour and I can throw a blanket over it and a pillow on it to make it more comfortable.

He'll call me back on Thursday for a time to drop it off on Friday. I'll meet him downstairs, he'll bring it in and put it in the elevator for me then I can do the rest.

At least it is something.

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Had to call my brother's friend to find out about when he was bringing the chair by. Turns out that he was using an old cell phone number to try and call me. Sometimes I wonder....never mind. Anyways chair is coming on Sunday.

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Well, it looks like I will be getting a recliner from my brother's friend. It is from IKEA, so easy to move around. I got his email with a picture of it and it will do. I can at least stretch out somewhat on it. It comes with a foot stool. Beggar's can't be choosers as I am getting it for nothing and it will be the only help I can get. It's a light colour and I can throw a blanket over it and a pillow on it to make it more comfortable.

He'll call me back on Thursday for a time to drop it off on Friday. I'll meet him downstairs, he'll bring it in and put it in the elevator for me then I can do the rest.

At least it is something.

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Had to call my brother's friend to find out about when he was bringing the chair by. Turns out that he was using an old cell phone number to try and call me. Sometimes I wonder....never mind. Anyways chair is coming on Sunday.

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I must have missed the post about the recliner. I hope you're getting as comfortable a one as I have. Mine has served me so well, I haven't used the couch ever since getting the recliner.

May you enjoy many a comfortable evening on yours.

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Truly Brenda, I didn't see your post until I read references to it later. And then I had to scroll back to the original conversation to find what I'd missed.

I'm not here (on FFFans) every day, and when I am on, I'll often hit just 3 - 5 threads before getting on with my day. I DO try and scroll back to catch up when I post ... this must have been one of those times I just didn't go back far enough.

But I'm glad you're getting something which I hope will be better than what you have now! I have to say, my recliner has done very well by me, and I hope yours is even half as good for you.

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Truly Brenda, I didn't see your post until I read references to it later. And then I had to scroll back to the original conversation to find what I'd missed.

I'm not here (on FFFans) every day, and when I am on, I'll often hit just 3 - 5 threads before getting on with my day. I DO try and scroll back to catch up when I post ... this must have been one of those times I just didn't go back far enough.

But I'm glad you're getting something which I hope will be better than what you have now! I have to say, my recliner has done very well by me, and I hope yours is even half as good for you.

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It's okay Kiki. Don't worry about it. I thought you had. It's no big deal.

I'm not here all the time either. So I just wander around and post here and maybe in Chat and that is about all now.

I think it will. Just got to move the chair I am currently sitting on to watch tv tonight before I go to bed and move something else out of the way. Then I can get it in.

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Truly Brenda, I didn't see your post until I read references to it later. And then I had to scroll back to the original conversation to find what I'd missed.

I'm not here (on FFFans) every day, and when I am on, I'll often hit just 3 - 5 threads before getting on with my day. I DO try and scroll back to catch up when I post ... this must have been one of those times I just didn't go back far enough.

But I'm glad you're getting something which I hope will be better than what you have now! I have to say, my recliner has done very well by me, and I hope yours is even half as good for you.

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It's okay Kiki. Don't worry about it. I thought you had. It's no big deal.

I'm not here all the time either. So I just wander around and post here and maybe in Chat and that is about all now.

I think it will. Just got to move the chair I am currently sitting on to watch tv tonight before I go to bed and move something else out of the way. Then I can get it in.

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BRENDA: ...then lift it over my head to get it through a really narrow spot into the living room... So now I am a little sore.

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Had to move a few more things then lift it over my head to get it through a really narrow spot into the living room.

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But it is now in its spot with a blanket over it and the foot stool it comes with as well.

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BRENDA: ...then lift it over my head to get it through a really narrow spot into the living room... So now I am a little sore.

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Jeez, no wonder! But I hope you find it a cozy place to relax!

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