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So Bored ...

bcherry01 — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:08:15 GMT

Stuck home babysitting my daughter's elderly dog. Our small town is so quiet and boring. Everyone has gone away. Can't even go anywhere. Been watching Gilmore Girls but even that's boring. They are showing the "Year In The Life" which is absolutely horrible. Nothing on TV but repeats.

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just bee — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:13:50 GMT

@bcherry01

A small town that's quiet and boring sounds wonderful right now.

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AuntG — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:14:28 GMT

Catch the PBS 4th special.

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4kitties — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:16:24 GMT

NBC will be showing the Macy Fireworks later.

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suzyQ3 — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:17:14 GMT

@just bee wrote:
@bcherry01

A small town that's quiet and boring sounds wonderful right now.

@just bee, I live in a tiny beach town in SoCal. So needless to say, there is nothing quiet about July 4th here. In fact, we started hearing those "darn" fireworks around noon already. Bunch of idiots.

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deepwaterdotter — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:17:58 GMT

Thank you for sharing your time with the elderly dog. They have earned a lot of compassion and comfort for all the years of companionship they have provided.

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just bee — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:25:16 GMT

@suzyQ3 wrote:
@just bee wrote:
@bcherry01

A small town that's quiet and boring sounds wonderful right now.
@just bee, I live in a tiny beach town in SoCal. So needless to say, there is nothing quiet about July 4th here. In fact, we started hearing those "darn" fireworks around noon already. Bunch of idiots.

@suzyQ3

They've been setting them off for the past few days here in Albuquerque. Day and night. Last night they were setting them off during a thunderstorm!

Didn't stop 'til 1:00 and the neighbor's dog was outside suffering through all of it.

We took our dog to the park earlier and were playing Yahtzee under a tree when they started going off again. Had to wrap it up and get the dog home.

The "professional" displays will start in a few hours...

So "quiet and boring" would be delightful.

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bcherry01 — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:36:55 GMT

@deepwaterdotter wrote:
Thank you for sharing your time with the elderly dog. They have earned a lot of compassion and comfort for all the years of companionship they have provided.

I know what it feels like to be elderly .. just wish my daughter would be a little more compassionate toward me. I have not been feeling well since March. Been seeing all kinds of doctors trying to find out what my issues are. I had to go see a cardiologist but they sent me to the wrong office. When he told me that I started to cry. He felt bad so he had to have the appt rescheduled for me at another office but did go ahead and do blood tests and an EKG and set me up for some other test so the doctor I need to see will have the results when I go see him. It's very difficult to care for an elderly animal when one does not feel well themselves.

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PA Mom-mom — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:44:41 GMT

@bcherry01 Sorry you are feeling bored or maybe lonely. I'm feeling kinda lonely today. I agee with others that you can watch A Capitol 4th or Macy's fireworks. Or, there is Yankee Doodle Dandy on TBS. If you have Alexa, you can play patriotic music. But, also, you have come to these forums, so that is something. My children are not here either, and that is kind of lonely too. They are with their families hours away and in other states having parties. I sure do wish I were with them. I've been working on a family cookbook that keeps me busy, but it's not the same as being with them.

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Oznell — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 01:04:06 GMT

You are a thoughtful, kind, estimable soul, @PA Mom-mom !

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bcherry01 — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 01:17:51 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@bcherry01 Sorry you are feeling bored or maybe lonely. I'm feeling kinda lonely today. I agee with others that you can watch A Capitol 4th or Macy's fireworks. Or, there is Yankee Doodle Dandy on TBS. If you have Alexa, you can play patriotic music. But, also, you have come to these forums, so that is something. My children are not here either, and that is kind of lonely too. They are with their families hours away and in other states having parties. I sure do wish I were with them. I've been working on a family cookbook that keeps me busy, but it's not the same as being with them.

Awww. I'm sorry you are lonley too. We can be lonely together I appreciate the suggestions. I found a movie on with Julia Roberts. It's interesting but it's like watching Pretty Woman even though it's a different story. Good luck with the cookbook. Sounds like a nice project.

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spiderw — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 01:23:28 GMT

I too am alone today and do not mind it. I can hear the fireworks as the town celebrates. I don't have any interest in being at the site. I am not a fireworks fan. My one tradition on this day of Independence is watching Yankee Doodle Dandy which is on as I write. I sing all the songs and love every minute of the movie. This makes this date complete, simple but very enjoyable.

I hope good things come your way, bcherry01, watching your daughter's elderly dog is an act of kindness. I wish you peace of mind and better times ahead!

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bcherry01 — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 01:59:02 GMT

@spiderw wrote:
I too am alone today and do not mind it. I can hear the fireworks as the town celebrates. I don't have any interest in being at the site. I am not a fireworks fan. My one tradition on this day of Independence is watching Yankee Doodle Dandy which is on as I write. I sing all the songs and love every minute of the movie. This makes this date complete, simple but very enjoyable.

I hope good things come your way, bcherry01, watching your daughter's elderly dog is an act of kindness. I wish you peace of mind and better times ahead!

My Dad loved that movie and James Cagney. Lost him recently. Tried to watch but all I could hear is his voice making his usual comments.

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hckynut — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 02:06:37 GMT

@bcherry01

I will say what I have repeated here many times over many years. I have never been bored in my very long adult life.

When my mind was broken, I used my body. When my body spent weeks and weeks in the hospital, unable to function, I worked my mind to keep from boredom.

Right now my wife is in another city working. Her business is Pet Sitting, and in her "charges" own homes. Me? I am here with our only kids, all 4 of which are furry and have 4 legs. 3 felines and 1 canine. Bored? Not on your life!

hckynut(john)

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bcherry01 — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 02:33:11 GMT

@hckynut Glad you're not bored.

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LadyAlice — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 02:39:57 GMT

“Bored” and “quiet” sounds lovely not only to those of us who dread this time of year, but to those of us who are dealing with challenges. My twin sister has been dealing with additional health challenges (in addition to her epilepsy) for almost three months and is at a post acute facility on her “tour” to getting better. A quiet place may be boring but you wouldn’t want to trade places with me! I do commend you for watching your sister’s senior dog.

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bcherry01 — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 02:47:24 GMT

@LadyAlice wrote:
“Bored” and “quiet” sounds lovely not only to those of us who dread this time of year, but to those of us who are dealing with challenges. My twin sister has been dealing with additional health challenges (in addition to her epilepsy) for almost three months and is at a post acute facility on her “tour” to getting better. A quiet place may be boring but you wouldn’t want to trade places with me! I do commend you for watching your sister’s senior dog.

Hope your sister gets better soon. Not meant to compete or measure who has it worse or trade situations.

It's my daughter's dog -- not sister's. Praying and sending well wishes to all!!!!

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LadyAlice — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 02:53:43 GMT

I sincerely apologize to you @bcherry01. I was responding to your initial post and did not see the additional information about your situation. Lesson learned. God bless you and sending thoughts and prayers to you too. ❤️🙏💐

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ECBG — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 03:02:43 GMT

@bcherry01

If you liked Downtown, The Buccaneers, a miniseries is free on YouTube in segments.

It's one of my favorite series and beautifully done!

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elated — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 03:57:20 GMT

@bcherry01 wrote:
@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@bcherry01 Sorry you are feeling bored or maybe lonely. I'm feeling kinda lonely today. I agee with others that you can watch A Capitol 4th or Macy's fireworks. Or, there is Yankee Doodle Dandy on TBS. If you have Alexa, you can play patriotic music. But, also, you have come to these forums, so that is something. My children are not here either, and that is kind of lonely too. They are with their families hours away and in other states having parties. I sure do wish I were with them. I've been working on a family cookbook that keeps me busy, but it's not the same as being with them.
Awww. I'm sorry you are lonley too. We can be lonely together I appreciate the suggestions. I found a movie on with Julia Roberts. It's interesting but it's like watching Pretty Woman even though it's a different story. Good luck with the cookbook. Sounds like a nice project.

Are you watching Sleeping with the Enemy? I really enjoy this movie. I watch it whenever I see it listed.