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My quick & easy keto slaw was a bag of shredded cabbage with Primal Kitchen’s ranch dressing (not a creamy ranch like normal ranch, more tangy) and a few drops of stevia glycerite. Made for something quick to toss into my lunches. Need to get back to low carbing again.

3 hours ago, Littlesister said:

Working on the home equity loan. I just hope and pray I am not making a mistake. The fireplace and main bathroom are going to be big ticket items. So this is why I am getting this loan at my financial planner's statement on this. I sure hope he is right about doing this. He said I should tap into the equity in my home. Just not sure of the way they want to do it. I want a fixed interest rate and they don't want to do that, saying it is not the best way to go. So if and when interest go up so will my monthly payments. So I am not moving on this very fast.

Find a different bank if they won’t do a fixed interest rate. They don’t want to do one because interest rates are so low right now, it’s practically ridiculous. We re-financed 3 vehicles with extra cash included to pay off some high interest credit cards, and are now paying $900 LESS every month with rates locked in under 3%.

On 7/6/2021 at 8:59 PM, Jeepers said:

Vanilla flavored vodka would still be my first choice. But that vanilla burbon sounded sort of...I don't know, refined. They had vanilla, honey, apple, maple and peach. Maybe a splash in some hot coffee or tea for a toddy? Obviously I don't have a clue here. I think I need some recipes.    Or it could be bartered. Probably be a pretty nice barter item. Anyway, I justified my way up to the checkouts with 4 bottles, about pint size I'd guess of J.B. vanilla burbon to add to my regular Jim Beam, Jack Daniels and flavored vodkas.

I have drank way too much peach whiskey this summer.  Peach Crown is fabulous when mixed with Zevia Cream Soda or Dr. Zevia. 

The Domestic Revolution by Ruth Goodman.  Talks about how the transition to coal for fuel in England changed the world, including how we wash up, decorate houses, and cook.  It’s fascinating.

I got called up for jury duty.  In a room of about 150 people, I think maybe 4 were wearing masks.  They're having everybody line up outside the building and turn in a COVID pre-screen form...that they completely ignore as long as you tell them you have a cold, based on what I heard from others.  They do still have capacity reduced from 300 to 150 in the sorting room.  I have to go back for jury selection tomorrow.

7 hours ago, Jeepers said:

I went to Michaels to pick up an item I've been wanting in my arsenal. I couldn't find it and I can't remember the name of it to ask. Still can't remember what it's called. It's stick shaped, electric and gets very hot on the end. I don't know it's real purpose but I'd use it to burn a hole in a plastic container to allow drainage for a potted planter. 

Soldering (pronounced soddering) iron? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Weller-25-Watt-Standard-Duty-Soldering-Iron-Kit-SP25NKUS/204195328

3 hours ago, Ambergris said:

50% of adults are fully vaccinated in the US.  On May 24, the seven-day average of new cases was the lowest it has been since June 2020. But among unvaccinated people, the infection rate and death rate are estimated to be as high as in late January 2021.

Do you have a source for that one?  I haven't heard anything about the rates still being that high.

Someone in one of my other groups said that he does lots of repairs on computers where they put a piece of plastic over the camera.  The screen isn't designed for the pressure.

We did get more rain during the night.  Yay!

We got a bit of moisture today, but not much.  Supposed to still be some more tonight, unless they've changed the forecast.

https://www.bmj.com/content/373/bmj.n958/rapid-responses

Comment by Hamid Merchant:

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Dear Editor

Many women across the world after receiving CoViD vaccines are complaining of irregularities in their menstrual bleeding; some experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia), some bleeding before their periods were due or bleeding frequently (metrorrhagia/polymenorrhea), whereas some are complaining of postmenopausal bleeding.
As of 5th April 2021, there have been ~958 cases of post-vaccination menstrual irregularities, including vaginal haemorrhages, that were recorded in MHRA’s adverse event reports. There were twice more cases of menstrual irregularities with CoViD Vaccine AstraZeneca than Pfizer (643 vs 315 respectively) [1]. It is anticipated that the actual numbers of cases are much higher than the numbers recorded in the pharmacovigilance systems as many women in different cultural context may have felt uncomfortable to talk about it, may not have thought that it was vaccine-related, or may have not been encouraged by their clinicians to make an official report into the adverse events reporting system.

There have been recent reports of haemorrhage, blood clots and thrombocytopenia following administration of CoViD-19 vaccines that have raised concerns over the safety of genetic vaccines for people with pre-existing coagulation disorders or those on certain medications. Regulatory bodies have also issued warnings to the patients and healthcare professionals to be vigilant and seek prompt medical assistance if they experienced typical symptoms of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST), a potentially fatal clot in the brain [2,3]. European Medicines Agency has also revised the summary of product characteristics and listed thrombocytopenia (very low platelets) as a ‘common’ side effect (i.e., 1 in 100 to 1 in 10) of Vaxzevria, i.e., the CoViD vaccine AstraZeneca [4]. The pharmacovigilance data also suggests that thrombocytopenia is also a frequent observation followed by mRNA CoViD vaccines such as Pfizer or Moderna.

The ‘heavy menstrual bleeding’ has been previously reported in females with underlying platelets disorders [5]. It is plausible that the vaccine-induced thrombocytopenia may be an explanation for the recent incidences of heavy menstrual bleeding experienced by women in different countries after the CoViD-19 vaccination. The significant loss of blood in many women may lead to severe anaemia, further exacerbate thrombocytopenia, and therefore may significantly increase the risk of haemorrhages and clots.

Clinicians and front-line healthcare workers are advised to encourage women to report heavy menstrual bleeding or other extraordinary bleeding events post-vaccination formally into the vaccine adverse events reporting system and seek prompt medical advice. Public health agencies and regulatory authorities are also requested to investigate these incidences and issue further warnings, as this can, possibly be an early sign of potentially fatal vaccine-induced prothrombotic thrombocytopenia leading to rare CVST events in younger women. There may be some women with pre-existing conditions or those on certain medications that may be at increased risk of experiencing post-vaccination severe adverse events and early warnings will help saving lives. 

References:
[1] https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-vaccine-...
[2] https://doi.org/10.1186/s40545-021-00315-w
[3] https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca-benefits-...
[4] https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/product-information/vaxzevria-pre...
[5] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1083318816001637

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So...does anyone know WHEN the emergency is over?  When do they no longer fall under emergency use and have to have the regular studies and authorizations?

So...the Pentagon has developed a chip that sits under your skin and alerts if you have COVID.

https://nypost.com/2021/04/12/microchip-developed-by-pentagon-to-detect-covid-19/

Nope, not paranoia-inducing at all.  

10 hours ago, Homesteader said:

 

She's always pilfering through my cupboards for medicinal cough medicines.  Nite Mother.

 

My doctor feels that asymptomatic people don't have enough virus load to get sick let alone give it to others. Since his wife, also a doctor, ended up on the city health department my doctor has been spending his nights researching and using up forests of trees through his printer.     He used to think that objectors to the gene therapy were wackos and conspiracy theorists. He's changed his mind.       He's also finding out that much of the non-mainstream researchers are having their videos and charts wiped from the net.  

I remember seeing something on a virologist from ... I want to say Norther Europe ... who basically quit his research because he was being targeted.

I'm surprised some of the people I follower are still on Facebook - not sure how Ivor Cummins has managed not to get kicked off.  Many of the natural health groups are hard to search for info, because they use vack seen, bite a min sea, etc., so if you're trying to search for something you have to know all the alternate terms.

*perks up*

I heard my name...what kind of trouble did I start now?

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Back to the topic...

This is the best-written article I've seen from someone who isn't getting the vaccine on the reasons why not: https://www.deconstructingconventional.com/post/18-reason-i-won-t-be-getting-a-covid-vaccine 

7 hours ago, Jeepers said:

There is an exercise type of machine you can get that simulates riding a horse for those who don't have access to a horse. They say it has something to do with your core muscles or something like that. 

 

Yep, we had about 2 inches of snow last week. We are liable to get it again. Plants aren't safe outside until after Mother's Day.

My brain is picturing a mechanical bull.  I'm pretty certain that is NOT what you're talking about!

On 2/1/2021 at 3:56 PM, Midnightmom said:

Are you talking about Vital Wheat Gluten? I bought a bag because some keto recipes use it, but I haven't tried it yet because I wasn't sure how it would affect my blood sugars. BUT............. if it is what you are talking about, does that mean I can use it to thicken gravies? I can use cream cheese and HWC for a good many sauces, but SOMETIMES you just want a good BROWN GRAVY and I just don't like what xantham gum does to the mouth feel of them.

I use glucomannan.  Very little is required to thicken sauces.

1 hour ago, Jeepers said:

From the time I hired landscaper this morning until tonight, here are three pictures he sent. He's a go getter. Wish I had some before pictures. He'll put mulch over the fabric to hold it down. I'll probably get some of those pin things to secure it better too. 

 

You're paying him.  Ask him to pin it down!

I know we have a few fans in here.

Windows eating files (on multiple computers) was a big part of why I switched to Mac. 

13 minutes ago, Jeepers said:

Plants to kill...I definitely relate to that. I do pretty well after I get them in the ground but I'll kill anything in the house. E.v.e.r.y. t.i.m.e.

I'm an over waterer. I can't stand to see a poor plant dry.  

 

All of my shrubs end up as deer food. 

I don't think it's possible to overwater out here.  I've killed a cactus because I didn't water it often enough.  

I think that if you mulch things here, it traps enough heat in to cook the roots when it starts to get warm.

Thanks!  Crazy busy day at work, and the kids made waffles and bacon for dinner and chocolate cake for dessert.

This year's selection of plants to kill has been mostly purchased and planted.  There are still a few more that we'll add, but getting them into soil the day after buying them has to be a record for me.

1 hour ago, Midnightmom said:

 

I think that there's a lot of that going on with these CV19 vaccines and that is probably why some of the people getting it have died. Perhaps there should be a requirement to be tested for antibodies before getting injected - especially those who are young enough to have had such a "mild" form of it that they didn't know they've had it. I wonder if that is also the reason that the second dose is so hard on some people ie, it's affecting them as if they've HAD the disease............................

Friends who had COVID a few months ago, then had the vaccine, had the side effects hit them a LOT harder than the others I know who've had it.  They said it felt like having COVID again for a day.

18 minutes ago, Midnightmom said:

The articles all say it was a combo of high winds and blowing sand (low visibility). 

Earlier reports said something about losing power.