Cinnamon and Brown Sugar here - tastes the same hot or cold. I'm kinda afraid of frosting that doesn't melt into goo in the toaster. Kinda prefer the Pillsbury Toaster Strudels myself.
Toaster pastry seems so odd to me. We used to get some when the kids were little, but they didn't like them hot...and now that they're gone, we don't buy 'em.
My high school commencement speaker was a guy who worked for Pillsbury (an alumnus).
He helped invent toaster strudel. Apparently, Pillsbury, which owned the Totinos brand, wanted another use for the pizza crust. So, originally, they invented toaster pizzas. But most people have vertical toasters and the cheese and such fell off. So, toaster strudel was born. It's pizza crust!
Green, Los Barrios WILL ship your Chimmichuri sauce to you. It's $6.95 per pint with a 4 or 5 minimum order. You will have to arrange for shipping (they recommend Fed-X). They will pack it up in prep for pickup by Fed-X. The weight (for Fed-X purposes) will be no more than 6 pounds.
I spoke with Paul Buchhotz at Los Barrios, and he will be happy to assist you. The number is (210) 732-6017.
I wish you luck.
Now, since I can't seem to post in the right threads, I am out of here. Thanks to all for the fun hunt!
We look a bit similar. Actually. I have no pics o'me. And currently don't have internet; just my g(for GREEN)phone.
SUCKER!!! LOL! When I sleep I have a Pug at my knees, onr sniggleded up against my chest, a cat behind my bach, a cat on my hip, and a cat snuggled under my nose that's riding the hip of the Pug snuggled against my chest! LOL!
Rory is 9. He's one of four grandsons born in 2000. It was a class project and I don't know the details of what he used to build it. Yeah, the rubber glove makes me laugh. Is that a probe in the robot's left hand? :goofy:
I have nine ranging in age from 15 down to 7 years old, with another on the way in April. Seven boys and two girls presently.
My parents had 33 grands. It was tied 16/16 male to female before my daughter, who is the youngest in the generation, was born. That's a lot of grandchildren. And my mother knew every single birthday.
OT, you didn't answer my question: do you rent them out?
I know you folks don't know me well, but I'll reiterate things I've said elsewhere. My Mom had a massive stroke on Christmas Eve. It's been a pretty shitty time (censor me). She's pushed me awsay, more than once.
Today, when I went into her room, she actually motioned to me, as if she wante4d me to come to her.
She cried when the doctor saw her. She knows what is going on. I wish she didn't know. That sucks.
My Mom cried because she knows what's going on (or not going on with her body and mind).
Anyone here ever dealt with a massive stroke victim? I could really use some support!
KK - I'm so sorry you're going through this difficult situation with your Mom. My Mom, though quite handicapped with arthritis, is clear of mind and lives by herself in a senior building. We are lucky that way.
My mother-in-law, however, had Alzheimer's. I suspect that some of what you are experiencing happened with her as well. Unlike some with Alzheimer's she knew she couldn't remember - but would forget she told you that just a few minutes before. It was very frustrating for her and she was often frightened in any unfamiliar surroundings.
Because she and her husband grew up and continued to live in the western part of the state, we were not able to be there as often as everyone would have liked. My brother-in-law took the brunt of her care and that of my father-in-law who insisted on keeping her home.
She would get aggitated if anyone caught her in the act of forgetting and would get angry and push us away. In spite of her Alzheimer's she still had some self pride and hated that anyone would see her in less than perfect memory. And it didn't help that we didn't see her everyday. A full year and a half before she died, she would know our names when we called, but didn't recognize us when she saw us. If she said something, inevitably someone would tell her our names and she would again get aggitated and said "I know that - don't you think I know my own?" But she didn't and it frustrated her. I suspect your mother may be having some of those same feelings.
Like you, we wished she didn't know what was happening. When my father-in-law would dress her in the morning, getting her pants pulled up was often a struggle as she could stand and walk, but that whole dressing process often had them both falling onto the floor. She would be so sorry and say "You just don't know what I'm going through".
I know stroke victims also suffer loss of physical function and I'm sure that's also frustrating to them.
My Mom has some rather severe physical limitations and she hates that she has lost and continues to lose her independence. We have found many helps in keeping her as independent as possible, but she must rely on us for some of her needs and hates to ask us if she needs anything.
I know for you, KK, that watching that happen to your mom is difficult and upsetting. I hope you both can find some peace and acceptance for what is, and can find ways to maximize what she is still able to do.
One thing we found helpful in dealing with my mother-in-law, was even when she was angry and pushing us away, we would tell her that we still loved her and always will. That would seem to calm the waters a bit. Other times she would cry and we would just hold her and love her.
I am sure this is extremely painful for you. You might also check into some helps available for yourself. They are out there and often hospital social workers can help you find something suitable so you can be strong when you need to be.
Terry, I can't tell you how much your thoughtful and caring post means to me. I read it last night, but got too emotional to respond. Thought about this post all day, too. I hope that your family situation improves also.
It is defintely heartbreaking to watch my Mom. Seeing her cry was the first time I realized that she really DOES know what is (and is not) happening to her. She has more awareness than I believe the doctors realized, when she was in the hospital. The rehab doctor yesterday, picked up on her awareness level. Sad as it was, at least we now know that SHE knows.
You hit the nail on the head regarding the anger and pushing away. When Mom does that, I tell her I love her anyway. If Mom could still talk (which, like me, she loves(d) to do), I know she'd tell me again that she never wanted me to see her this way. I think that's part of what's upsetting her so much. I told her yesterday (as did her doctor) that she can't push family away, she has to accept our love and support. Before my brother came in later on, I asked Mom to please motion to him as she had done to me, so he'd know that she wanted him there. You know what? Five minutes later, she did exactly that. My brother was in tears, and so was I. She remember what I'd asked her five minutes earlier. 75% of the left side of her brain is damaged, along with part of the right side, but she remembered. That's a heck of a start for this very strong and tough lady. (Good Irish stock, I guess).
I know I may need to find help for myself outside of my immediate support group at work (where I've been for over 24 years) and friends and family. Not to mention my husband, who has been a ROCK. I'm not ready to make that leap yet, but if I need it, I will seek it out. No shame in doing that. I know Mom will never be the same, and I don't expect that. I just want her to make the most of what she CAN do and have let her know that that is her part of this trying time. She has to work, and she's never been afraid of that!
Your Mom is lucky to have you. And I am lucky to have "met you." Thank you again, Terry.
He helped invent toaster strudel. Apparently, Pillsbury, which owned the Totinos brand, wanted another use for the pizza crust. So, originally, they invented toaster pizzas. But most people have vertical toasters and the cheese and such fell off. So, toaster strudel was born. It's pizza crust!
Green, Los Barrios WILL ship your Chimmichuri sauce to you. It's $6.95 per pint with a 4 or 5 minimum order. You will have to arrange for shipping (they recommend Fed-X). They will pack it up in prep for pickup by Fed-X. The weight (for Fed-X purposes) will be no more than 6 pounds.
I spoke with Paul Buchhotz at Los Barrios, and he will be happy to assist you. The number is (210) 732-6017.
I wish you luck.
Now, since I can't seem to post in the right threads, I am out of here. Thanks to all for the fun hunt!
YIKES! Guess I'll have to wait until I win the lottery to get my chimichurri sacue. Damn those people for putting addictive items in their sauce!
Kk, you are a love! Thank you SO MUCH for your help!
Future clue: Packing is lacking...
I really DO need to sleep! :smile:
It's like Visa - everywhere you want to be.
Seriously... here's a lousy pic of me (and I have had better days)
oh, with Zera...the dog who was NOT supposed to be a LAP DOG, but is.
Did I tell you I put windshield wiper fluid on my windshield today? IT was 31F. Had to wait 15 minutes for it to thaw out. Damned Texas weather!
SUCKER!!! LOL! When I sleep I have a Pug at my knees, onr sniggleded up against my chest, a cat behind my bach, a cat on my hip, and a cat snuggled under my nose that's riding the hip of the Pug snuggled against my chest! LOL!
I have a bigger one. My feet are in the background. I should hire your grandson to help me with my Droid!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSRE4WBoRF4
Love it.
How old the GS, OT? Why did he make it? Out of what? Grade? Prize?
That's such a nice thing to say. Thank you!
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I wanted a boxer. No, said husband
I watch too much Animal Planet. Never mind. Hope you got my clue! :smile:
Urcqoot.
It's Sat nite and Wheel of Fortune should be on the #4 and it isn't. Some infomercial of Time/Life songs I'd never buy.
Do you rent them out for those of us who have no children? I hope, if so, the rate is cheap.
My parents had 33 grands. It was tied 16/16 male to female before my daughter, who is the youngest in the generation, was born. That's a lot of grandchildren. And my mother knew every single birthday.
I know you folks don't know me well, but I'll reiterate things I've said elsewhere. My Mom had a massive stroke on Christmas Eve. It's been a pretty shitty time (censor me). She's pushed me awsay, more than once.
Today, when I went into her room, she actually motioned to me, as if she wante4d me to come to her.
She cried when the doctor saw her. She knows what is going on. I wish she didn't know. That sucks.
My Mom cried because she knows what's going on (or not going on with her body and mind).
Anyone here ever dealt with a massive stroke victim? I could really use some support!
I always waited until she got to my cousin Kathy before I lit out for the hills.
Kilter getting a bit better. Just.
My mother-in-law, however, had Alzheimer's. I suspect that some of what you are experiencing happened with her as well. Unlike some with Alzheimer's she knew she couldn't remember - but would forget she told you that just a few minutes before. It was very frustrating for her and she was often frightened in any unfamiliar surroundings.
Because she and her husband grew up and continued to live in the western part of the state, we were not able to be there as often as everyone would have liked. My brother-in-law took the brunt of her care and that of my father-in-law who insisted on keeping her home.
She would get aggitated if anyone caught her in the act of forgetting and would get angry and push us away. In spite of her Alzheimer's she still had some self pride and hated that anyone would see her in less than perfect memory. And it didn't help that we didn't see her everyday. A full year and a half before she died, she would know our names when we called, but didn't recognize us when she saw us. If she said something, inevitably someone would tell her our names and she would again get aggitated and said "I know that - don't you think I know my own?" But she didn't and it frustrated her. I suspect your mother may be having some of those same feelings.
Like you, we wished she didn't know what was happening. When my father-in-law would dress her in the morning, getting her pants pulled up was often a struggle as she could stand and walk, but that whole dressing process often had them both falling onto the floor. She would be so sorry and say "You just don't know what I'm going through".
I know stroke victims also suffer loss of physical function and I'm sure that's also frustrating to them.
My Mom has some rather severe physical limitations and she hates that she has lost and continues to lose her independence. We have found many helps in keeping her as independent as possible, but she must rely on us for some of her needs and hates to ask us if she needs anything.
I know for you, KK, that watching that happen to your mom is difficult and upsetting. I hope you both can find some peace and acceptance for what is, and can find ways to maximize what she is still able to do.
One thing we found helpful in dealing with my mother-in-law, was even when she was angry and pushing us away, we would tell her that we still loved her and always will. That would seem to calm the waters a bit. Other times she would cry and we would just hold her and love her.
I am sure this is extremely painful for you. You might also check into some helps available for yourself. They are out there and often hospital social workers can help you find something suitable so you can be strong when you need to be.
Be home before the Super Bowl!!!
This phone-internet thing is hard... talk to youz later!
It is defintely heartbreaking to watch my Mom. Seeing her cry was the first time I realized that she really DOES know what is (and is not) happening to her. She has more awareness than I believe the doctors realized, when she was in the hospital. The rehab doctor yesterday, picked up on her awareness level. Sad as it was, at least we now know that SHE knows.
You hit the nail on the head regarding the anger and pushing away. When Mom does that, I tell her I love her anyway. If Mom could still talk (which, like me, she loves(d) to do), I know she'd tell me again that she never wanted me to see her this way. I think that's part of what's upsetting her so much. I told her yesterday (as did her doctor) that she can't push family away, she has to accept our love and support. Before my brother came in later on, I asked Mom to please motion to him as she had done to me, so he'd know that she wanted him there. You know what? Five minutes later, she did exactly that. My brother was in tears, and so was I. She remember what I'd asked her five minutes earlier. 75% of the left side of her brain is damaged, along with part of the right side, but she remembered. That's a heck of a start for this very strong and tough lady. (Good Irish stock, I guess).
I know I may need to find help for myself outside of my immediate support group at work (where I've been for over 24 years) and friends and family. Not to mention my husband, who has been a ROCK. I'm not ready to make that leap yet, but if I need it, I will seek it out. No shame in doing that. I know Mom will never be the same, and I don't expect that. I just want her to make the most of what she CAN do and have let her know that that is her part of this trying time. She has to work, and she's never been afraid of that!
Your Mom is lucky to have you. And I am lucky to have "met you." Thank you again, Terry.
--KK--
Take care of yourself and know others care.