Message from Damsel

"Hag & Stenni" <[email hidden]> wrote

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our thoughts are with them, moose and the pups...Hag, Stenni, and the
demon seeds...k

Hey Hag!!!!! How you doing over (wherever). Miss you.

nancy

thanks jill..............please send them my thoughts and prayers in
any future conversation!

--
rosie

http://www.commonsensemom.com/

Melba's Jammin said:

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The Joneses said:

jmcquown wrote:

> Just got a call from Damsel (Carol). She and Crash are at a

motel

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> for at least the next couple of days. The fusebox in the

basement

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> decided to do a melt-down in the middle of the night. If Crash
> hadn't awakened... well let's just say the basement was thick

with

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> smoke but it hadn't made it upstairs yet nor was anything yet in
> flames. They and their pets got out safely. The power company

has

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> shut off all power to their house until further inspection can

be

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> done; it appears they will have to have it rewired.
> Jill

Glad they're all okay. Hope the freezer & fridge keep the

groceries

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cold. Edrena

Gawd! Didn't even think of that! I'm sure they haven't, either.

Jill

As long as neither are opened -- not even to check to see if things

are

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okay -- the stuff in the freezer should be fine, especially if the
freezer's mostly full. I'm thinking the fridge stuff will be good

for

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at least a day. The key to the frozen is to NOT open the door. Or
rent a generator.
--
-Barb

Just about every city in the US has a commercial ice house (check your
yellow pages and place the address and phone number on your fridge),
most will have "dry ice" or will know the nearest place to get some.
Dry ice is inexpensive and lasts a long time... a block each the size
of a shoebox, wrapped in a few layers of newspaper, will keep both
fridge and freezer compartment fine for about three days.

jmcquown' said:

Just got a call from Damsel (Carol). She and Crash are at a motel for at
least the next couple of days. The fusebox in the basement decided to do a
melt-down in the middle of the night. If Crash hadn't awakened... well
let's just say the basement was thick with smoke but it hadn't made it
upstairs yet nor was anything yet in flames. They and their pets got out
safely. The power company has shut off all power to their house until
further inspection can be done; it appears they will have to have it
rewired.

And now, through the miracle of modern technology, we're back online!

Thanks for letting folks know, Jill.

I asked the ringleader of the fire fighter's gang that showed up what would
have happened if Crash hadn't awakened. He said our house would have
burned to the ground. He's also going to give the City Electric Inspector
some good-natured [censored]. He was here on February 28th, and slapped his
sticker of approval inside the door of the fuse box.

It was determined by the electrician to be Just One of Those Things. The
main fuse had gotten a little loose and one thing led to another. When
Crash went down there, it was in the process of melting. The wonderful
electrician just left. We have a brand-new, big circuit breaker box, and
heat! We have heat! When we came over here yesterday, the inside
temperature was 61. This morning, it was 51. Now it's a balmy 68. I feel
like frolicking nude after being so cold for so long, but I don't want to
frighten the neighbors.

The Red Cross came and arranged for lodging for us (the lack of heat and
the stench of burning electrical stuff prevented us from staying home the
past two nights), gave us some "Clean-Up Kits" (toiletries so we wouldn't
reek from the fumes), and a homemade quilt for each of us that are ours to
keep. I will always cherish these tangible reminders of the goodness of
other people when we needed it the most. Those quilts are priceless.

The motel is not one that I would recommend to anyone. When we came home
from there yesterday morning, our unheated house was a lot warmer than our
room there. I was also pretty excited to find a roach bait thingie with
one of our dog's teeth marks in it. Oh ... we considered stealing the
ice bucket and tray for glasses and stuff and returning them to Day's Inn
and the Ramada. Yup, this was a high-class joint.

First thing I did when the power was restored was to check the meat in the
freezer. It's all hard as a rock. Whew! I've been fretting over all that
meat the entire time we were without power. There's a whole ham, a turkey,
a huge slab of brisket, and a bunch of roasts and stuff. Thank goodness.
I honestly thought that we were going to be roasting/grilling everything
and freezing the cooked meat. I'm relieved. It's better when the stuff is
freshly prepared.

In the past 36 hours, I've had 5 hours of sleep (not all at once). I'm
gonna go through my e-mails and take a lonnnnnnnnnnng nap!

Thanks for all the good wishes. We appreciate your kindness and concern.

Carol

On Wed 09 Mar 2005 12:22:47p, Damsel in dis Dress wrote in
rec.food.cooking:

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jmcquown' said:

Just got a call from Damsel (Carol). She and Crash are at a motel for
at least the next couple of days. The fusebox in the basement decided
to do a melt-down in the middle of the night. If Crash hadn't
awakened... well let's just say the basement was thick with smoke but it
hadn't made it upstairs yet nor was anything yet in flames. They and
their pets got out safely. The power company has shut off all power to
their house until further inspection can be done; it appears they will
have to have it rewired.

And now, through the miracle of modern technology, we're back online!

Thanks for letting folks know, Jill.

I asked the ringleader of the fire fighter's gang that showed up what
would have happened if Crash hadn't awakened. He said our house would
have burned to the ground. He's also going to give the City Electric
Inspector some good-natured [censored]. He was here on February 28th, and
slapped his sticker of approval inside the door of the fuse box.

It was determined by the electrician to be Just One of Those Things.
The main fuse had gotten a little loose and one thing led to another.
When Crash went down there, it was in the process of melting. The
wonderful electrician just left. We have a brand-new, big circuit
breaker box, and heat! We have heat! When we came over here yesterday,
the inside temperature was 61. This morning, it was 51. Now it's a
balmy 68. I feel like frolicking nude after being so cold for so long,
but I don't want to frighten the neighbors.

The Red Cross came and arranged for lodging for us (the lack of heat and
the stench of burning electrical stuff prevented us from staying home
the past two nights), gave us some "Clean-Up Kits" (toiletries so we
wouldn't reek from the fumes), and a homemade quilt for each of us that
are ours to keep. I will always cherish these tangible reminders of the
goodness of other people when we needed it the most. Those quilts are
priceless.

The motel is not one that I would recommend to anyone. When we came
home from there yesterday morning, our unheated house was a lot warmer
than our room there. I was also pretty excited to find a roach bait
thingie with one of our dog's teeth marks in it. Oh ... we considered
stealing the ice bucket and tray for glasses and stuff and returning
them to Day's Inn and the Ramada. Yup, this was a high-class joint.

First thing I did when the power was restored was to check the meat in
the freezer. It's all hard as a rock. Whew! I've been fretting over
all that meat the entire time we were without power. There's a whole
ham, a turkey, a huge slab of brisket, and a bunch of roasts and stuff.
Thank goodness. I honestly thought that we were going to be
roasting/grilling everything and freezing the cooked meat. I'm
relieved. It's better when the stuff is freshly prepared.

In the past 36 hours, I've had 5 hours of sleep (not all at once). I'm
gonna go through my e-mails and take a lonnnnnnnnnnng nap!

Thanks for all the good wishes. We appreciate your kindness and
concern.

Carol

I am SO happy and relieved to see you, Carol! Get a good rest, then come
join us.

Wayne

Damsel in dis Dress said:

And now, through the miracle of modern technology, we're back online!

Great. Glad it worked it and that you coped.

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[snip] ... I feel like frolicking nude after being so
cold for so long, but I don't want to frighten the
neighbors.

Oh, go ahead. When are you going to have a better excuse?

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The Red Cross came and arranged for lodging for us,...[snip] gave us
some "Clean-Up Kits" (toiletries so we wouldn't reek from the fumes),
and a homemade quilt for each of us that are ours to keep. [snip]

They just quietly show up, unasked, and help. A lot of people don't
realize they do this for individuals in need, not just for major
disasters. When my sister's home burned and she and her husband were
standing stunned in the street, they did the same (minus the quilt!)
with zero fanfare or announcement of their presence.

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Ya done good. Relax.

-aem

In article <[email hidden]>,
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First thing I did when the power was restored was to check the meat
in the freezer. It's all hard as a rock.

What'd I tell you! Hurrah!
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> Sweet Potato Follies added 2/24/05.
"I read recipes the way I read science fiction: I get to the end and
say,'Well, that's not going to happen.'" - Comedian Rita Rudner,
performance at New York, New York, January 10, 2005.

Wayne Boatwright said:

I am SO happy and relieved to see you, Carol! Get a good rest, then come
join us.

Thanks, Pookie! Doesn't look like I'm gonna get a nap in the immediate
future. Those fumes didn't do much for my allergies or my asthma. It's
easier to stay up and be dead on my feet than to lie down and start
choking.

So you're stuck with me NOW! <EG>

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Damsel in dis Dress said:

Wayne Boatwright said:

I am SO happy and relieved to see you, Carol! Get a good rest, then come
join us.

Thanks, Pookie! Doesn't look like I'm gonna get a nap in the immediate
future. Those fumes didn't do much for my allergies or my asthma. It's
easier to stay up and be dead on my feet than to lie down and start
choking.

So you're stuck with me NOW! <EG>

Carol

Check with your insurance company about your policy and see if it
covers smoke damage. There are companies that will come in & clean
walls, carpets, drapes, upholstered pieces, etc., and get rid of the
smell.

And call your MD to be sure you have your meds handy, just it case it
really gets to you!

Boron

Damsel in dis Dress said:

jmcquown' said:

Just got a call from Damsel (Carol). She and Crash are at a motel for at
least the next couple of days. The fusebox in the basement decided to do a
melt-down in the middle of the night. If Crash hadn't awakened... well
let's just say the basement was thick with smoke but it hadn't made it
upstairs yet nor was anything yet in flames. They and their pets got out
safely. The power company has shut off all power to their house until
further inspection can be done; it appears they will have to have it
rewired.

And now, through the miracle of modern technology, we're back online!

Thanks for letting folks know, Jill.

I asked the ringleader of the fire fighter's gang that showed up what would
have happened if Crash hadn't awakened. He said our house would have
burned to the ground. He's also going to give the City Electric Inspector
some good-natured [censored]. He was here on February 28th, and slapped his
sticker of approval inside the door of the fuse box.

It was determined by the electrician to be Just One of Those Things. The
main fuse had gotten a little loose and one thing led to another. When
Crash went down there, it was in the process of melting. The wonderful
electrician just left. We have a brand-new, big circuit breaker box, and
heat! We have heat! When we came over here yesterday, the inside
temperature was 61. This morning, it was 51. Now it's a balmy 68. I feel
like frolicking nude after being so cold for so long, but I don't want to
frighten the neighbors.

The Red Cross came and arranged for lodging for us (the lack of heat and
the stench of burning electrical stuff prevented us from staying home the
past two nights), gave us some "Clean-Up Kits" (toiletries so we wouldn't
reek from the fumes), and a homemade quilt for each of us that are ours to
keep. I will always cherish these tangible reminders of the goodness of
other people when we needed it the most. Those quilts are priceless.

The motel is not one that I would recommend to anyone. When we came home
from there yesterday morning, our unheated house was a lot warmer than our
room there. I was also pretty excited to find a roach bait thingie with
one of our dog's teeth marks in it. Oh ... we considered stealing the
ice bucket and tray for glasses and stuff and returning them to Day's Inn
and the Ramada. Yup, this was a high-class joint.

First thing I did when the power was restored was to check the meat in the
freezer. It's all hard as a rock. Whew! I've been fretting over all that
meat the entire time we were without power. There's a whole ham, a turkey,
a huge slab of brisket, and a bunch of roasts and stuff. Thank goodness.
I honestly thought that we were going to be roasting/grilling everything
and freezing the cooked meat. I'm relieved. It's better when the stuff is
freshly prepared.

In the past 36 hours, I've had 5 hours of sleep (not all at once). I'm
gonna go through my e-mails and take a lonnnnnnnnnnng nap!

Thanks for all the good wishes. We appreciate your kindness and concern.

Carol

I'm so glad you are safe and sound! What a nice thing for the Red Cross
to do! Wishing you the best as you start the cleanup and I hope the
cost of re-wiring is not too high. I hate it when a repair is forced
upon me. It usually happens when we are least prepared. Can you put
the repair through you household insurance?

Melba's Jammin' <[email hidden]>, if that's their real name,

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First thing I did when the power was restored was to check the meat
in the freezer. It's all hard as a rock.

What'd I tell you! Hurrah!

Yeppers! But the cranberries in the refrigerator freezer were mushy. We
bought ten bags of them when they were on sale after Christmas. I'm giving
serious consideration into making a gigantic batch of cranberry-orange
relish and freezing it in small containers.

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Boron Elgar said:

Check with your insurance company about your policy and see if it
covers smoke damage. There are companies that will come in & clean
walls, carpets, drapes, upholstered pieces, etc., and get rid of the
smell.

Yeah, I'm sure it's covered, but we can take care of the surprisingly
little smoke damage. The main floor is just fine. No problem. What
really pisses me off (about myself) is that I had done a million loads of
laundry and stacked it all on a kitchen table I use for folding clean
clothes. I never brought the stuff upstairs and put it away. If I had, I
wouldn't have to re-wash 75% of our clothing. I think what we had was more
fumes than smoke. Visible fumes, but not smoke in the usual sense of the
word. I'm sure some electricity-savvy person will know what I'm talking
about and translate that statement into English.

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And call your MD to be sure you have your meds handy, just it case it
really gets to you!

My nebulizer is plugged in and ready to be used at a moment's notice, and I
hoard inhalers, so there's at least one in every room of the house, and one
in my jacket pocket. I just took a couple Benadryl, and hope to be
drifting off to la-la land soon. Gotta be up in four hours, though.
American Idol is on. <G>

Both excellent pieces of advice. You're a good egg! 🙂

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

One time on Usenet said:

On Wed 09 Mar 2005 12:22:47p, Damsel in dis Dress wrote in
rec.food.cooking:

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jmcquown' said:

Just got a call from Damsel (Carol). She and Crash are at a motel for
at least the next couple of days. The fusebox in the basement decided
to do a melt-down in the middle of the night. If Crash hadn't
awakened... well let's just say the basement was thick with smoke but it
hadn't made it upstairs yet nor was anything yet in flames. They and
their pets got out safely. The power company has shut off all power to
their house until further inspection can be done; it appears they will
have to have it rewired.

And now, through the miracle of modern technology, we're back online!

Thanks for letting folks know, Jill.

<snip>

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It was determined by the electrician to be Just One of Those Things.
The main fuse had gotten a little loose and one thing led to another.
When Crash went down there, it was in the process of melting. The
wonderful electrician just left. We have a brand-new, big circuit
breaker box, and heat! We have heat! When we came over here yesterday,
the inside temperature was 61. This morning, it was 51. Now it's a
balmy 68. I feel like frolicking nude after being so cold for so long,
but I don't want to frighten the neighbors.

Good to see you still have your sense of humor, Carol.

<snip>

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I am SO happy and relieved to see you, Carol! Get a good rest, then come
join us.

What Wayne said... :-)

--
J.J. in WA ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~
"You still haven't explained why the pool is
filled with elf blood." - Frylock, ATHF

Damsel in dis Dress said:

Boron Elgar said:

Check with your insurance company about your policy and see if it
covers smoke damage. There are companies that will come in & clean
walls, carpets, drapes, upholstered pieces, etc., and get rid of the
smell.

Yeah, I'm sure it's covered, but we can take care of the surprisingly
little smoke damage. The main floor is just fine. No problem. What
really pisses me off (about myself) is that I had done a million loads of
laundry and stacked it all on a kitchen table I use for folding clean
clothes. I never brought the stuff upstairs and put it away. If I had, I
wouldn't have to re-wash 75% of our clothing. I think what we had was more
fumes than smoke. Visible fumes, but not smoke in the usual sense of the
word. I'm sure some electricity-savvy person will know what I'm talking
about and translate that statement into English.

Sigh. This is a habit I have, too. You may have broken me of it.

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And call your MD to be sure you have your meds handy, just it case it
really gets to you!

My nebulizer is plugged in and ready to be used at a moment's notice, and I
hoard inhalers, so there's at least one in every room of the house, and one
in my jacket pocket. I just took a couple Benadryl, and hope to be
drifting off to la-la land soon. Gotta be up in four hours, though.
American Idol is on. <G>

What's in the nebulizer - albuterol or Xopenex?

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Both excellent pieces of advice. You're a good egg! 🙂

Sunny side up!

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Carol

[email hidden] (Gal Called J.J.), if that's their real

name said:

One time on Usenet said:

On Wed 09 Mar 2005 12:22:47p, Damsel in dis Dress wrote in
rec.food.cooking:

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We have heat! When we came over here yesterday,
the inside temperature was 61. This morning, it was 51. Now it's a
balmy 68. I feel like frolicking nude after being so cold for so long,
but I don't want to frighten the neighbors.

Good to see you still have your sense of humor, Carol.

It's the only thing that keeps a person going sometimes. If I wrote an
autobiography, no one would believe everything that one person had gone
through. But, like I keep reminding Crash ... a lot of horrible things
happen to us, but they happen in the best way possible. I don't know why,
but we're being watched over, and I'm very grateful for that love and
protection.

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I am SO happy and relieved to see you, Carol! Get a good rest, then come
join us.

What Wayne said... :-)

See? Now you're stuck with me too! Be careful what you ask for. You
might just get it. 😉

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Boron Elgar said:

Damsel in dis Dress said:

Boron Elgar <[email hidden]>, if that's their real name, wrote:

What
really pisses me off (about myself) is that I had done a million loads of
laundry and stacked it all on a kitchen table I use for folding clean
clothes. I never brought the stuff upstairs and put it away. If I had, I
wouldn't have to re-wash 75% of our clothing.

Sigh. This is a habit I have, too. You may have broken me of it.

I certainly hope I've broken myself of it, too. I keep wondering ....
could I just throw the stuff in the dryer with a fabric softener sheet?
Something tells me no.

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And call your MD to be sure you have your meds handy, just it case it
really gets to you!

My nebulizer is plugged in and ready to be used at a moment's notice, and I
hoard inhalers, so there's at least one in every room of the house, and one
in my jacket pocket. I just took a couple Benadryl, and hope to be
drifting off to la-la land soon. Gotta be up in four hours, though.
American Idol is on. <G>

What's in the nebulizer - albuterol or Xopenex?

Albuterol. Gotta use that stuff where I plan on staying for awhile. Makes
me really woozy. Is Xopenex something new, something I just haven't heard
of, or both?

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Both excellent pieces of advice. You're a good egg! 🙂

Sunny side up!

All gold, like sunshine! 🙂

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Damsel in dis Dress said:

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What's in the nebulizer - albuterol or Xopenex?

Albuterol. Gotta use that stuff where I plan on staying for awhile. Makes
me really woozy. Is Xopenex something new, something I just haven't heard
of, or both?

I was just changed from albuterol to Xopenex, because the albuterol
make me feel like I had 20 cups of espresso (that is the food
reference that makes this post on topic). I do not know how new it
is, but my doc offered it when I told her about the shakes after
treatments

The Xopenex gives a bit of a buzzy feeling, but nothing like the
albuterol. The only trick is that albuterol is generic, and so it is
much cheaper than Xopenex. If you have good med insurance coverage,
ask your doc about it. It makes a big diff to me in how I feel after
treatment. I am fortunate that my plan covers it. (I also got them to
cover a portable, battery run nebulizer that is way smaller than a can
of soda.)

What about Advair or Singulair? Tried either or both?

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Both excellent pieces of advice. You're a good egg! 🙂

Sunny side up!

All gold, like sunshine! 🙂

By the grace of the God and Clairol.

Boron

aem' said:

Damsel in dis Dress said:

And now, through the miracle of modern technology, we're back online!

Great. Glad it worked it and that you coped.

I don't really think I'm coping all that well, frankly. Aside from the
physical problems I have when I lie down, I think there's something inside
of me that's scared to sleep. Crash, the dogs, and the cat have been doing
nothing but sleep ever since this happened. They're all asleep now, as a
matter of fact. I think I got about an hour's sleep just now. I'm getting
shaky from fatigue.

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[snip] ... I feel like frolicking nude after being so
cold for so long, but I don't want to frighten the
neighbors.

Oh, go ahead. When are you going to have a better excuse?

This is true. Frolicking is a Good Thing.

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The Red Cross came and arranged for lodging for us,...[snip] gave us
some "Clean-Up Kits" (toiletries so we wouldn't reek from the fumes),
and a homemade quilt for each of us that are ours to keep. [snip]

They just quietly show up, unasked, and help. A lot of people don't
realize they do this for individuals in need, not just for major
disasters. When my sister's home burned and she and her husband were
standing stunned in the street, they did the same (minus the quilt!)
with zero fanfare or announcement of their presence.

The guy with the big red truck called the lady from the Red Cross. It was
so special to me that she'd get out of bed in the middle of the night to
help total strangers. Our local chapters of the Red Cross and the
Salvation Army will be remembered in my will.

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Ya done good. Relax.

I'm a-tryin'! I'm gonna go plunk myself down in bed again and see what
happens. 🙂

Thanks,
Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Serendipity said:

I'm so glad you are safe and sound! What a nice thing for the Red Cross
to do! Wishing you the best as you start the cleanup and I hope the
cost of re-wiring is not too high. I hate it when a repair is forced
upon me. It usually happens when we are least prepared. Can you put
the repair through you household insurance?

Yes, the repair is being billed to our household insurance. I'm not sure
what our deductible is, but I'm sure I'll find out soon enough. In the
meantime, ignorance is bliss. 🙂

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Boron Elgar said:

I was just changed from albuterol to Xopenex, because the albuterol
make me feel like I had 20 cups of espresso (that is the food
reference that makes this post on topic). I do not know how new it
is, but my doc offered it when I told her about the shakes after
treatments

A few months ago, I kept tipping over for no apparent reason. Went to the
doctor, and her first question was whether or not these incidents followed
use of my inhaler. Nope. Turns out I had fluid in my ears. From the way
she talked, there was a swimming pool on each side of my head. The point
of that little story is that my doctor's aware of that side-effect.

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The Xopenex gives a bit of a buzzy feeling, but nothing like the
albuterol. The only trick is that albuterol is generic, and so it is
much cheaper than Xopenex. If you have good med insurance coverage,
ask your doc about it. It makes a big diff to me in how I feel after
treatment. I am fortunate that my plan covers it. (I also got them to
cover a portable, battery run nebulizer that is way smaller than a can
of soda.)

I'll check these things out with her. My current nebulizer is about the
size of a car battery, and I have good medical coverage. But right now,
I'm paying $15 a pop for 14 prescriptions every month. I'll be glad when I
reach the cap on the co-pays for this year.

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What about Advair or Singulair? Tried either or both?

Advair has been a god-send for me. I've got to wait to refill it until
next Tuesday (see above). Thanks for the tip about Xopenex!

Carol
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"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_