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My dad has been in the hospital for a week, and I only found out about it yesterday because his neighbor thought I should know. We’re not the closest to each other, but it hurts to find out that he’s been hiding months of poor health from me.
The nurses I talked to last night recommended looking into home health care or assisted living for him, and I have no clue where to start with that. I’m only 24. I wasn’t expecting to have to deal with stuff like this for at least another decade.
You might try home health care first depending on his ability to be self sufficient. That gives you some time to look for a good assisted living. And that is a chore. There are very few goods ones. Start looking online. And then go visit in person. Finiding a good home health care worker is a task too. They don't cook or clean. I asked "well what the fuck do you do?" They didn't like that. They sit with you and drive you to your Doctor appointments.So you may have to try several before you find one that works out. And make sure you put away anything that could be stolen or used for identity theft. Hate to be a debbie downer, but it happened to my Father. He bought the health care worker's boyfriend a new motorcycle with stolen checks.
Finding help is definitely going to be a struggle. I moved 6 hours away, so I can’t be there very often to check on things.
My dad has been in the hospital for a week, and I only found out about it yesterday because his neighbor thought I should know. We’re not the closest to each other, but it hurts to find out that he’s been hiding months of poor health from me.
The nurses I talked to last night recommended looking into home health care or assisted living for him, and I have no clue where to start with that. I’m only 24. I wasn’t expecting to have to deal with stuff like this for at least another decade.
I’m sorry to hear about your dad. Most hospitals have social workers that may be able to help with the home care/assisted living search. If you are on good enough terms with him, find out who your dad’s insurance carrier may be and see if you can find resources through them.
It’s important for him (or you or someone else close to him) is able to make contact with insurance before committing to any sort of long term care. Some insurances will only cover it with certain diagnoses or diseases.
Made a last minute decision to see David Byrne tonight and people in the crowd were so rude to Benjamin Clementine. The crowd at Coachella was nicer to him
Made a last minute decision to see David Byrne tonight and people in the crowd were so rude to Benjamin Clementine. The crowd at Coachella was nicer to him
Yeah, I had some rude ladies a row or two in front of me who were makin’ fun of him durin’ one of his songs. They left their seats durin’ his set and he made up an impromptu tune askin’ them why they were leavin’, where were they goin’, to get a beer or go to the bathroom?
Post by Lawn Gnome on Jun 11, 2018 10:20:56 GMT -5
Just reserved a campsite at my local state park to take the fam camping this weekend. Promptly learned that David Duke is headlining a clownfest at the park inn a mile or two from the campsite. This is why we can't have nice things.
I went to the DMB show tonight. Got stuck in a far back corner parking lot and waited an hour and a half to get out. I actually power napped in the car while waiting to move.
The sucky thing about the suburban amphitheater - only one way in and one way out. If you don't get there early enough, and/or don't leave before the show ends - you're stuck for a while.
One of my best friends has picked up a Xanax habit. This person already has a lot of other issues (depression, coke, excessive drinking) and pushes people close to them away. This person moved away for the summer to escape their parents (who are actually great parents, there was no foul play on the parents’ part). This person is holding onto a relationship that is not going to end well because the significant other is moving across the country in a month and a half. This person has always been extremely reserved and they actually told me what is going on which freaks me out. I don’t know what to do. I’m worried they are going to kill themselves but I’m also worried they will push me away if I take any more action. We have a very reliant relationship together and I can’t imagine how I will hold up if something happens to them. I want to help but they make it incredibly difficult.
Well fuck all. On top of my fiancée’s brother just havin’ been diagnosed with melanoma (we’re awaitin’ more conclusive results, but it’s possible it already spread to his lymph nodes), she just found out one of her best friends (and a dude I thought was a cool cat) just died, possibly of an overdose. Fuck. Just fuckin’ fuck.
Some dude tried to walk out on his bill and then pushed my manager and I filled out a statement about it since I saw it all happen. Now I have to got fucking subpoenad and have to go to court tomorrow at 8 am.
Some dude tried to walk out on his bill and then pushed my manager and I filled out a statement about it since I saw it all happen. Now I have to got fucking subpoenad and have to go to court tomorrow at 8 am.
update: went to court this morning but I didn't know the case number so no one could tell me where I needed to go. I assumed I could just give them my name.
So now I may or may not have a warrant out for my arrest for not appearing in court I guess for literally witnessing a crime?
Some dude tried to walk out on his bill and then pushed my manager and I filled out a statement about it since I saw it all happen. Now I have to got fucking subpoenad and have to go to court tomorrow at 8 am.
update: went to court this morning but I didn't know the case number so no one could tell me where I needed to go. I assumed I could just give them my name.
So now I may or may not have a warrant out for my arrest for not appearing in court I guess for literally witnessing a crime?
What about the important shit. Did the company get that sweet sweet money back?
My dad apparently has a girlfriend who moved in with him this week and they're getting married next week. We don't even know her last name.
Whatever.
My dad, Chuck, just celebrated his 10 year anniversary yesterday with his "new" wife. When my dad and I had a falling out in '08 they had just gotten married and she put all these horrible things in his head (we evacuated to his house for a hurricane and they got the brunt of the hit). We had this big fight and she said shit which was inaccurate and mean; and has still never apologized to me for. My father and I didn't speak for almost 4 years and I still have trust issue with him but it has gotten better.
I don't know the exact status of you and you dad's relationship, but I am sorry that this was dropped on you. Family is hard.
My dad apparently has a girlfriend who moved in with him this week and they're getting married next week. We don't even know her last name.
Whatever.
My dad, Chuck, just celebrated his 10 year anniversary yesterday with his "new" wife. When my dad and I had a falling out in '08 they had just gotten married and she put all these horrible things in his head (we evacuated to his house for a hurricane and they got the brunt of the hit). We had this big fight and she said shit which was inaccurate and mean; and has still never apologized to me for. My father and I didn't speak for almost 4 years and I still have trust issue with him but it has gotten better.
I don't know the exact status of you and you dad's relationship, but I am sorry that this was dropped on you. Family is hard.
After my mom's death his drug use got even worse. He's always been a really shitty dude but I cut him off emotionally about a year ago, he's just toxic. I honestly don't even care what he does with his life anymore
My dad, Chuck, just celebrated his 10 year anniversary yesterday with his "new" wife. When my dad and I had a falling out in '08 they had just gotten married and she put all these horrible things in his head (we evacuated to his house for a hurricane and they got the brunt of the hit). We had this big fight and she said shit which was inaccurate and mean; and has still never apologized to me for. My father and I didn't speak for almost 4 years and I still have trust issue with him but it has gotten better.
I don't know the exact status of you and you dad's relationship, but I am sorry that this was dropped on you. Family is hard.
After my mom's death his drug use got even worse. He's always been a really shitty dude but I cut him off emotionally about a year ago, he's just toxic. I honestly don't even care what he does with his life anymore
After my mom's death his drug use got even worse. He's always been a really shitty dude but I cut him off emotionally about a year ago, he's just toxic. I honestly don't even care what he does with his life anymore
That sucks. I am sorry and completely understand.
Thank you, I don't know why I put this in the grrrrr thread, I'm more annoyed than angry.
Mrs. GL lost her grandfather quickly yesterday. It wasn’t unexpected but it all happened so fast. Sunday he was having breakfast with the family and by Monday he was in hospice. Cancer fucking sucks, y’all.
She’s an insanely private person and is trying to cope with this alone. Everyone deals with death in their own way, but I’m not even sure what I need to be doing to console her. I hate this.
Mrs. GL lost her grandfather quickly yesterday. It wasn’t unexpected but it all happened so fast. Sunday he was having breakfast with the family and by Monday he was in hospice. Cancer fucking sucks, y’all.
She’s an insanely private person and is trying to cope with this alone. Everyone deals with death in their own way, but I’m not even sure what I need to be doing to console her. I hate this.
There is not much you can do. Just be there to pick up the pieces when she falls apart. So sorry.
Mrs. GL lost her grandfather quickly yesterday. It wasn’t unexpected but it all happened so fast. Sunday he was having breakfast with the family and by Monday he was in hospice. Cancer fucking sucks, y’all.
She’s an insanely private person and is trying to cope with this alone. Everyone deals with death in their own way, but I’m not even sure what I need to be doing to console her. I hate this.
All love to Mrs. GL and the family. Even when it is expected, it's never easy. I lost my last grandparent a few years ago - she lived longer than any of my other grandparents, yet was in the worst shape of the four, so I thought I had long since accepted it. It hit me way harder than I ever expected. All the moreso because she lived in America, so I hadn't seen her in over a year.
Sometimes there's nothing you can say or do, and it's hard to feel so helpless. All you can do is just be there, hold her, and listen.
Post by crazykittensmile on Jul 24, 2018 18:30:04 GMT -5
My paternal grandfather passed away this morning and I'm feeling more sad for my dad than anything. My immediate family hadn't had a close relationship with my grandfather since I was a child due to various strains which mostly date back to my own father's childhood.
We'd only seen him once in the past 10 years or so, but his passing is hitting my dad harder than he thought it would. Seeing my dad upset is heartbreaking, as I can only imagine what he's feeling losing his dad with this unresolved relationship they've had.
Thanks for giving me somewhere to vent this, due to the personal nature I can't really say anything on FB without relatives seeing and commenting on it.
My paternal grandfather passed away this morning and I'm feeling more sad for my dad than anything. My immediate family hadn't had a close relationship with my grandfather since I was a child due to various strains which mostly date back to my own father's childhood.
We'd only seen him once in the past 10 years or so, but his passing is hitting my dad harder than he thought it would. Seeing my dad upset is heartbreaking, as I can only imagine what he's feeling losing his dad with this unresolved relationship they've had.
Thanks for giving me somewhere to vent this, due to the personal nature I can't really say anything on FB without relatives seeing and commenting on it.
My paternal grandfather passed away this morning and I'm feeling more sad for my dad than anything. My immediate family hadn't had a close relationship with my grandfather since I was a child due to various strains which mostly date back to my own father's childhood.
We'd only seen him once in the past 10 years or so, but his passing is hitting my dad harder than he thought it would. Seeing my dad upset is heartbreaking, as I can only imagine what he's feeling losing his dad with this unresolved relationship they've had.
Thanks for giving me somewhere to vent this, due to the personal nature I can't really say anything on FB without relatives seeing and commenting on it.
I am so sorry for your loss and for your father's grief and unresolved relationship. I know that you being there for him, supporting him and showing him your love is what is going to help him get through this. <3
My paternal grandfather passed away this morning and I'm feeling more sad for my dad than anything. My immediate family hadn't had a close relationship with my grandfather since I was a child due to various strains which mostly date back to my own father's childhood.
We'd only seen him once in the past 10 years or so, but his passing is hitting my dad harder than he thought it would. Seeing my dad upset is heartbreaking, as I can only imagine what he's feeling losing his dad with this unresolved relationship they've had.
Thanks for giving me somewhere to vent this, due to the personal nature I can't really say anything on FB without relatives seeing and commenting on it.
*hugs* It's so difficult to see our parents vulnerable and hurting.
Post by snowmanomura on Jul 25, 2018 19:15:50 GMT -5
it's 117 degrees today.
The AC repairman just left my house, and told me that my current unit is basically FUBAR, that repairs would be at least half the cost of a new system, and that whoever installed this unit in the first place did a crappy job so even with repairs it will never be as good as replacement.
I thought he was just trying to push me into buying a new unit/getting more business for himself, but then he gave me the contact info for a company that sells units at wholesale prices and then contracts with local installers to get units for really cheap. Either way, i'm too damn hot to care about $5000 right now.