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I believe he is referring to the following thread, post 151: http://www.message-forum.net/showthread.php?92355-I-will-probably-regret-this/page4&highlight=tristan

Don't worry hi, he didn't totally melt and he'll be ok with a little time....

It was very hot yesterday so when I heard an ice cream truck I thought I’d grab some ice cream to cool off. I didn’t get there fast enough.

I can see it as James Wood now. I wonder if it is for a part he is playing.

I'll take a wild guess....Harrison Ford? I really have no idea and am anxiously waiting to know.

I'll buy the first round

Now I am more confused than ever if I should refer to myself as a Trekkie or Trekker, lol. On one hand, one should never dispute Roddenberry but on the other hand I would never argue with Nimoy. The debate continues.....

Pretty much sums up my feelings as well. I'll definitely see this new one, most likely when it comes on demand TV. I was a big fan of the Next Generation when it came out but for some reason I don't enjoy the re-runs. Perhaps it was just the thrill of Star Trek being back on TV at the time. The original still holds up for the most part for me when I watch those re-runs.

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Don't worry hi, there are still plenty of hot footballers..check these guys out: http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/photos-of-hottest-soccer-players-in-europe-at-the-euro-2012-fotostrecke-83379.html or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yntg2m0aoRk

Just finished watching this, while making dinner for this evening and enjoying a few glasses of wine (seems apropos). Thoroughly enjoyed it and learned so much about her that I did not know. Quite an amazing lady that led a very interesting life. Many TV chefs today owe a debt of gratitude to her. Thanks for posting this AS and I will look into getting her memoir. Bon Apetite. Anytime I see something about Julia, I can't help but thinking of Dan Akroyd doing Julia on SNL. http://www.hulu.com/watch/3523

Wow, I almost lost my breakfast after reading that It is good to remember from time to time that the owners/administrators of sites have absolute power in their little kingdoms. Sometimes, it goes to their heads and they lose control. Not an excuse of behavior but just reminds us that they are human, are prone to mistakes/errors that every human can make and aren't to be put on pedestals, as often is done. That saying about absolute power corrupting absolutely is appropriate.

That is a hilarious video clip hi, lol. Never saw the movie but if the rest is like that maybe I should check it out.

Of course, I and hopefully others try to ground our assessments based on as much information as possible. Some of that comes from views/opinions of others, our own or others first hand experiences, verifiable facts, etc. Asking for details or reference to something in this specific case was intended to understand possible new information that has come up (since I don't follow the other site closely at all). The answer, or partial answer, came from Lucky's post about his experience that got him banned. That was an amazing thing to read about. One of course has to weigh the credibility of the poster and in this case I have no doubt in the accuracy of what has been stated.

I wonder if it is possible to have a relatively inexpensive device installed in theaters that will block all cell phone reception. Unfortunate if we have to resort to that type of thing but maybe it is best to fight technology with technology. The problem is a symptom of the underlying disease....people losing common sense, courtesy and decency with regards to dealing with others.

Well that certainly caught my attention. I don't follow the other site that closely any longer so is there something going on over there accusing management of that? Sounds pretty serious. Are there just accusations being made or some specifics to back it up?

btw, my post above is more focused on the situation where a parent would be living at home, but some of it still applies if at an assisted living facility to some extent. That change from home to a facility is something I have not had to deal with at this point and I imagine provides other challenges. My view is that if at all possible, living at home is the best for them but I realize it is not always practical or possible.

Everyone's journey with their aging parents is different but often share certain commonalities, as we see in this thread. From experience I can tell you that you will need to try different things to see what works best for you and your father. It will also require some ongoing changes as things progress through stages. The one thing that is critical, as I and others have mentioned, is to take time for yourself and to take care of yourself. That can't be said enough. For my mom, we have someone from an agency (the same person for familiarity) come in every day for the morning to be with her and take care of hygiene, so that allows me to do what I need to do. My mom had the foresight years ago to get a long term care insurance policy so that has kicked in to help take care of those expenses. A lesson for many who don't have someone they can depend on should we ever have similar experiences. For caregivers without that type of insurance, the Alzheimer's Association does have programs that provides respite assistance. Build that support network. Both for yourself and for your dad. It can be family, friends, agencies, associations, church group, city services, etc. See what you think would work for your situation. There are often adult day care centers that he may be able to go to in the area. Our community offers daily lunches for seniors at the community center, transportation services as well as meals on wheels for daily dinner deliveries. The Alzheimer's Association can provide details of many resources in your area. You and other caregivers for your father may find value in support groups that meet regularly in your community or online groups. As far as your father's feeling of losing control and possibly purpose, there may be things to try to help him. While it may be easier and more convenient for us to do things ourselves, it may not always be the best for our parent. Letting them do as much as they used to do as possible is good as long as they don't get too frustrated. You may often have to redo whatever they do but still give them the chance to keep as much of their routine as possible. My mom was quite the housekeeper and loves her garden and plants. So she still will wash the dishes in the sink (and I wash them again in the dishwasher), dusts and sweeps everyday (even though I have someone come in weekly to clean the house top to bottom), and waters her plants (even though half of it ends up on the floor and I have to clean it up). Although she no longer cooks, she can help in the kitchen preparing meals with help and direction. As weather permits, she is outside raking the lawn (even if very little to rake) or picking up sticks, weeds, etc. All these things are beneficial both in keeping their sense of normal routine along with giving them important exercise. With bills and such, while still able to focus on them, we did them together (using her system). So my suggestion is don't take things away from him until absolutely necessary but find some way to allow him to continue as much as possible for as long as possible doing things with help. Include him as much as possible rather than exclude him from those activities he is used to do. The exception is often those things that are safety issues (like driving and using stoves, knives, matches, etc). Speaking of safety, that is a whole other topic and one worth looking into sooner than later. A survey of the house to deal with potential safety issues is useful if you haven't already done that. It can be related to loose rugs or exposed chords that can be tripping hazards, cleaning fluids in secure place (some can get confused and drink them), etc. It is, in effect, an exercise to "child proof" the home, for lack of a better phrase. Depending on circumstances, medical alert systems should be considered. Also, at some point you may have an issue with "wandering" where your father suddenly has the need to go somewhere and will go out by himself. Many elderly get confused easily and get lost. There are systems in place to help with that situation and worth looking into. For my mom, we have focused the mornings (her best time of day) on pleasant events. As she loves flowers, we take her to the garden center to look at flowers. We set up bird and squirrel feeders in her back yard and she enjoys sitting on the porch watching them. Finding such things for your father will be at some point a useful distraction for him. One thing that has worked very well for us is that we got mom a rescue dog recently. She never had a dog before but has taken to her like one of her children and loves to spoil her. It adds more work for me but on balance it is worth it. Sorry to be so long winded and likely you have thought about many of these things but it is a topic close to my heart. I am still learning, being proactive and trying new things. Some work and some don't. The best thing that your father has going for him is a loving son who is motivated to do what is best for his dad. Just remember that you don't have to go through this alone.

I used to have canned bread all the time growing up. Great toasted with cream cheese and jelly if you like. Haven't had it for a while but I think I will look for it the next time I am grocery shopping.

I am sure the Queen has made it quite clear to Harry and his handlers that he will behave on this trip...unfortunately for us

It's an interesting thing to consider and not sure how prevalent it is with escorts as they age from their 20s into the 30s and beyond to lower their rates. Not necessarily a given that it would happen automatically, I would think, as there seems to be many clients who prefer older escorts and are willing to pay good prices for them. Probably not many make it through multiple decades (although Romann and Benjamin are going in that direction). Just an observation but the lower overnight price for Romann isn't a recent even and seems to have been that way since early 2011 from what I can tell from his reviews.

The only time I go to Mickey D's for the last ten years is for their breakfast and I limit that to at most twice a month. I prefer Wendy's burgers, with a chocolate frosty please.

I can assure you there is indeed a wayout.

I don't think I have seen any of those that have been canceled as I tend to watch old movies, news and old sitcoms more than anything else. As a result I often wonder if I am missing something good so I do like it when members here share recommendations on TV shows as that often motivates me to watch something new (i.e. Bates Motel).