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  • ArtiniArtini Posts: 10,770

    barbult said:

    Well, my husband is scheduled for surgery at 7:00 AM tomorrow, and I will be his caregiver when he gets home. So either he will have me running ragged at his beck and call (like last time) or he will sleep all the time and I will have hours free to render. So, it you don't see the next step in the story for a few days, you will know which way it went.wink

    All the best for you both. Hope it will be better for your husband.

     

  • backgroundbackground Posts: 906
    edited March 24

    Richard Haseltine said:

    I am easily confused, and there is overlap between a candle in a bottle, a birthday cocktail, and a Molotov cocktail - but I think I would get them right. Probably.

    It's the finest that AI could create. I asked for an 'Orange cat pushing a black forest gateau with 76 candles underneath a propane gas cylinder with "Highly Inflammable"'written on it' and this is what I got, so that's what it must be.  Notice that AI inventad a new word 'influmable' not quite sure what being 'highly influmable' does, 'easliy flumed' I guess.

    It's probably a good thing I didn't ask for "No naked flames to be brought near this tank", who knows what NSFW image might have resulted

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  • barbultbarbult Posts: 27,087

    David is home and doing well, but keeping me busy caring for him.

  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 7,779
    Look after him, but remember in this situation you are actually the most important one. The carer needs to care for themselves at least as much as for the patient, because if the carer goes down, you both go down. Just be aware we're rooting for you and don't want you to over do it. Regards, Richard.
  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 110,630

    Thanks for the update, and what other-Richard said.

  • barbultbarbult Posts: 27,087

    Thanks, guys. David is up and at his computer watching YouTube videos now, so his need for me to be at his beck and call is greatly reduced, He has much less than the anticipated pain this time, so that is great! 

    Now I have to decide what really caused that inferno, and what happened afterwards. 

  • cjfeacjfea Posts: 328

    Ditto what Richard said.

  • MelanieLMelanieL Posts: 7,836

    Best wishes to him for a speedy recovery - and like Richard says, look after yourself too!

  • barbultbarbult Posts: 27,087

    MelanieL said:

    Best wishes to him for a speedy recovery - and like Richard says, look after yourself too!

    Thanks, we are both doing well. We went for a "walk" all the way to the end of our driveway and to the street end of the next door neighbor's driveway and then back home. Small steps of progress in his recovery. yes

  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 7,779

    Good to hear.

    Regards,

    Richard

  • ArtiniArtini Posts: 10,770

    Great to know, all the best for you and your husband, @barbult

     

  • ArtAngelArtAngel Posts: 2,092

    barbult said:

    MelanieL said:

    Best wishes to him for a speedy recovery - and like Richard says, look after yourself too!

    Thanks, we are both doing well. We went for a "walk" all the way to the end of our driveway and to the street end of the next door neighbor's driveway and then back home. Small steps of progress in his recovery. yes

    My heart goes out to you. Been there, done it. After a failed surgery, and another corrective surgery (failed) still doing it. As Tina Turner would say, "Whats love got to do with it? LOTS!

  • Ron KnightsRon Knights Posts: 2,625

    Hugs to you ArtAngel.

  • ArtAngelArtAngel Posts: 2,092
    edited March 29

    richardandtracy said:

    Look after him, but remember in this situation you are actually the most important one. The carer needs to care for themselves at least as much as for the patient, because if the carer goes down, you both go down. Just be aware we're rooting for you and don't want you to over do it. Regards, Richard.

    Good God. Truer words were never spoken. My husband was so much more healthier than me. I thought the surgery would be 6 months max to get past and get our lives back. Then all of a sudden it was him needing me. Its been 15 years for me. No respite. Never thought this could happen. I have cancelled surgeries for me because I am the caregiver. If I go away he has no one, So what you say s so true but it is idealistic and unrealistic. We cannot address our health issues when it means vacating someone we love who relies on us because nobody else will pick up the duties.

    Ron Knights said:

    Hugs to you ArtAngel.

    So happy belated Bday. Hubby was born in March. Keep doing your art, keep your chin up and know life is short so make every tomorrow count. Hugs back at you. Keep your chin up and know your value lies within you.That's something you can control. What others assume about you is irrelevant. Follow your heart.

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  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 7,779
    edited March 29

    @ArtAngel, my words were particularly aimed at a short term problem. They do fall down when an expected short term problem stretches to be a chronic one, but the sentiment is correct even then, it's just that external respite needs to be sought, and it's rarely available without a fight. On a different note, could you check your forum messages? Sent you one on the 16th.

    Regards,

    Richard.

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  • barbultbarbult Posts: 27,087
    edited March 30

    Prelude to an Inferno

    As the fat dripped onto the embers, the grill flames grew higher and hotter. Balloons in the table decorations came loose and started to float around the party venue.

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  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 7,779
    edited March 30

    Helium Balloon surely? Nobody uses flammable Hydrogen any more, even though it is cheaper and twice as good at lifting weights.

    The wrong lesson was learnt from the Hindenberg. The lesson that was learnt was not to use Hydrogen, while the lesson that should have been learnt was not to use the ingredients for the thermite reaction (used to weld railway track) in the paint you protect a hydrogen filled airship with. The airship stayed on an even keel until well over half was on fire, indicating the gas bags were intact and still providing lift, so Hydrogen couldn't have been the initial fuel for the fire as it first spread so fast.

    Regards,

    Richard

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  • barbultbarbult Posts: 27,087
    I agree, no person with any sense should knowingly fill party balloons with hydrogen. Although, I understand that hydrogen is still used to fill balloons in some parts of the world, because it is cheap and readily available.
  • barbultbarbult Posts: 27,087
    Cats, on the other hand, have shown little interest in the lessons of human history and probably have limited/no knowledge of the Periodic Table of Elements.
  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 110,630

    barbult said:

    Cats, on the other hand, have shown little interest in the lessons of human history and probably have limited/no knowledge of the Periodic Table of Elements.

    The only things to do with tables are sprawl over them when humans want to use them or knock things off them. Both at once, if possible.

  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 7,779

    Richard Haseltine said:

    barbult said:

    Cats, on the other hand, have shown little interest in the lessons of human history and probably have limited/no knowledge of the Periodic Table of Elements.

    The only things to do with tables are sprawl over them when humans want to use them or knock things off them. Both at once, if possible.

    Oh yess. We have an 11 month old Maine Coon kitten who has perfected that with our Dining Room Table. He shoves things out of his way to get enough room to curl up. And... he's big, and can stretch out to 3'10" (nearly 117cm) from tip of front paws to tip of back toes.  

    Regards,

    Richard

  • barbultbarbult Posts: 27,087
    edited March 31

    Hydrogen Bombs Detonated at Birthday BBQ

    News Bulletin:
    Devastating explosions occurred today at a birthday BBQ near Wabash and Sycamore streets. The damage appears to be the result of several small hydrogen bombs. Domestic terrorism is suspected. The FBI is searching for clues to the bomber's identity. Call the Crime Tips Hotline with any information in regard to this incident. Miraculously, there were no casualties. All party guests were inside the rec room at the open bar where Boost and Ensure were being served. The grillers had just run inside to get more meat when the explosions occurred. The apartment building sustained minor damage with some windows blown out. The bombing occurred in the parking lot, which was totally destroyed. The ensuing inferno was rapidly contained by the nearby fire station, but small fires continue to burn. Avoid this area.

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  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 7,779

    Good to see Ron's birthday went off with a bang.

    Could probably have been more enjoyable had it been less of a bang. But what an experience...

    Regards,

    Richard

  • barbultbarbult Posts: 27,087

    richardandtracy said:

    Good to see Ron's birthday went off with a bang.

    Could probably have been more enjoyable had it been less of a bang. But what an experience...

    Regards,

    Richard

    One to remember! 

  • barbultbarbult Posts: 27,087
    edited March 31

    Richard Haseltine said:

    barbult said:

    Cats, on the other hand, have shown little interest in the lessons of human history and probably have limited/no knowledge of the Periodic Table of Elements.

    The only things to do with tables are sprawl over them when humans want to use them or knock things off them. Both at once, if possible.

    Ah, you do it so well. 
    Many thanks to Other-Richard for his new poses. It was just what I needed.

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  • SimonJMSimonJM Posts: 6,097

    barbult said:

    Hydrogen Bombs Detonated at Birthday BBQ

    News Bulletin:
    Devastating explosions occurred today at a birthday BBQ near Wabash and Sycamore streets. The damage appears to be the result of several small hydrogen bombs. Domestic terrorism is suspected. The FBI is searching for clues to the bomber's identity. Call the Crime Tips Hotline with any information in regard to this incident. Miraculously, there were no casualties. All party guests were inside the rec room at the open bar where Boost and Ensure were being served. The grillers had just run inside to get more meat when the explosions occurred. The apartment building sustained minor damage with some windows blown out. The bombing occurred in the parking lot, which was totally destroyed. The ensuing inferno was rapidly contained by the nearby fire station, but small fires continue to burn. Avoid this area.

    Let's see Richard blow THAT candle out ... cheeky 

  • Richard HaseltineRichard Haseltine Posts: 110,630

    SimonJM said:

    barbult said:

    Hydrogen Bombs Detonated at Birthday BBQ

    News Bulletin:
    Devastating explosions occurred today at a birthday BBQ near Wabash and Sycamore streets. The damage appears to be the result of several small hydrogen bombs. Domestic terrorism is suspected. The FBI is searching for clues to the bomber's identity. Call the Crime Tips Hotline with any information in regard to this incident. Miraculously, there were no casualties. All party guests were inside the rec room at the open bar where Boost and Ensure were being served. The grillers had just run inside to get more meat when the explosions occurred. The apartment building sustained minor damage with some windows blown out. The bombing occurred in the parking lot, which was totally destroyed. The ensuing inferno was rapidly contained by the nearby fire station, but small fires continue to burn. Avoid this area.

    Let's see Richard blow THAT candle out ... cheeky 

    Not my job, fortunately.

  • barbultbarbult Posts: 27,087

    Richard Haseltine said:

    SimonJM said:

    barbult said:

    Hydrogen Bombs Detonated at Birthday BBQ

    News Bulletin:
    Devastating explosions occurred today at a birthday BBQ near Wabash and Sycamore streets. The damage appears to be the result of several small hydrogen bombs. Domestic terrorism is suspected. The FBI is searching for clues to the bomber's identity. Call the Crime Tips Hotline with any information in regard to this incident. Miraculously, there were no casualties. All party guests were inside the rec room at the open bar where Boost and Ensure were being served. The grillers had just run inside to get more meat when the explosions occurred. The apartment building sustained minor damage with some windows blown out. The bombing occurred in the parking lot, which was totally destroyed. The ensuing inferno was rapidly contained by the nearby fire station, but small fires continue to burn. Avoid this area.

    Let's see Richard blow THAT candle out ... cheeky 

    Not my job, fortunately.

    Your only job is to inspire my next render. wink 

  • barbultbarbult Posts: 27,087
    edited April 2

    Uh Oh!

    Lola: Richard! What are you doing sprawling across the dining table when I'm trying to set it for dinner? You're knocking things on the floor and making a mess. Go watch TV or something. Get out of the dining room.
    Richard Haseltine: Sprawling is what a cat does. You should be used to that by now. OK, I'll go check the news.

    Richard turns on the local evening news and sees the headlines about the explosions at Ron's birthday BBQ.

    Richard Haseltine: Lola, I need to borrow your phone to check something on Google!
    Richard Haseltine: Hey Google, H is Helium, isn't it?
    Google: No, H is the symbol for Hydrogen, a highly explosive and flammable gas when mixed with air.
    Richard Haseltine: Oops. Hey Google, what is the best way for a cat hide from the FBI?
    Google: The FBI is unlikely to suspect a cat of any crime. The best course of action would be for the cat to remain in plain sight and continue it's normal activities. That is, unless the cat normally causes an excessive amount of trouble and frequently gets itself and others into difficult situations. In that case, well, all bets are off. That cat might already be on the FBI's most wanted list.

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  • richardandtracyrichardandtracy Posts: 7,779
    edited April 2

    DDT? In large cylinders? Surly not, even if said cat has a serious flea issue.

    R134a is covered by the Montreal Protocol, and storing oxidants (O2) near fuels (H2) is really bad practice, to the extent it's slightly illegal in most jurisdictions for storage like that at work, and the application of the regulations to home storage is a bit fuzzy.. I was once in a lecture and saw something moving very rapidly out of the corner of my eye through the window wall to my left. Swiveled round to look just as the pressure wave of a huge explosion hit the building and seemed to rock it backwards (no windows smashed in the building I was in, but they did nearer to the source. Just as everyone was jumping up and crowding to the windows, the remains of a Propane cylinder smashed down onto the roof of a nearby building and punched through into the upper rooms with the force of its arrival. I had obviously seen the cylinder blasting skywards out of the corner of my eye, and it had been airbourne for maybe 15 seconds before returning to earth. A roofing bitumen boiler had been left unattended and something went wrong, the propane cylinder exploded and it came back to earth eventually. Fortunately nobody was hurt, but the roofers responsible were shaken rigid.

    Apart from that, a reasonable range of tools. More hammers than most people need. I try to get by with one, a 16lb sledge. You can hit things gently with a big hammer, but you can't hit things hard with a small hammer. wink 

    Regards,

    Richard

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