weathafella Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 8:06 PM, ROOSTA said: My siblings want me to move back N. Thinking it might be best course of action to take at this juncture. Sucks getting old. To all responders a heart-felt expression of gratitude and thanks. It's all in the big-guys hands. Damn Don-you've had a rough go! Come home where your loved ones can be with you and you with them. Also, I am SURE the ability to get the best care for yourself is better in Boston vs FL. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, weathafella said: Damn Don-you've had a rough go! Come home where your loved ones can be with you and you with them. Also, I am SURE the ability to get the best care for yourself is better in Boston vs FL. It is. MA is highly ranked in healthcare while FL is poorly ranked. Regardless, I hope the young lad gets well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreaves Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 1 hour ago, weathafella said: Damn Don-you've had a rough go! Come home where your loved ones can be with you and you with them. Also, I am SURE the ability to get the best care for yourself is better in Boston vs FL. One of my biggest regrets when my parents got sick and passed in 2015 was that I couldn’t get them back up here. I trust Dartmouth or UVMMC much more than the hospitals they were at in GA and FL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 https://www.tauntongazette.com/story/news/2023/01/12/new-england-animal-species-impacted-climate-change-warm-winter-no-snow/69780911007/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 ...Random sh.it that seems to find me on the wicked wide web. No idea why someone would create this. https://www.unilad.com/news/human-body-simulation-helicopter-blades-607299-20230111?source=facebookstories&fbclid=IwAR0-GU6MpM9TjfKsaT0PAHv8t-br5sXAxkWWiCh8-hL2kAx5t8vXIvWFzIk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baroclinic Zone Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 23 minutes ago, Cold Miser said: ...Random sh.it that seems to find me on the wicked wide web. No idea why someone would create this. https://www.unilad.com/news/human-body-simulation-helicopter-blades-607299-20230111?source=facebookstories&fbclid=IwAR0-GU6MpM9TjfKsaT0PAHv8t-br5sXAxkWWiCh8-hL2kAx5t8vXIvWFzIk OMG, I saw that yesterday! LMAO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnitedWx Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 25 minutes ago, Cold Miser said: ...Random sh.it that seems to find me on the wicked wide web. No idea why someone would create this. https://www.unilad.com/news/human-body-simulation-helicopter-blades-607299-20230111?source=facebookstories&fbclid=IwAR0-GU6MpM9TjfKsaT0PAHv8t-br5sXAxkWWiCh8-hL2kAx5t8vXIvWFzIk Unilad... it should be called UNLAID! People with too much time on their hands 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I am just posting this here because I trust (many) people's thoughts and opinions on different stuff besides weather. My parents are at a point where they don't move around as they used to (mom in her 80's, dad in his 90's), and they need help for everyday chores, and activities in and around their house. ...A driver to take them to appointments...Someone to do chores...and possibly a cook. They are determined to stay in their house for as long as possible, trying to avoid elder care living facilities. My mom has spent a few weeks talking to various people from different elder care service providers, and it has been nothing short of exhausting, hellish, and ultimately not what they are looking for. The people come in and want these long term contracts, and spend a bunch of time talking, and giving out referrals, which lead to more of the same....all of them tied into some company, etc. that really just wants deposit money, contracts, etc. In the end, nothing happens...no errands run, no driving, no cooking of food, just blah, blah, blah, and they go to bed tired and frustrated. I know this is kind of a niche thing, but I am looking to see if any others have had similar situations with loved ones, and if you were able to find people to do this kind of work, without getting into the whole corporate thing. Almost like a Craig's List for elder help, but with more vetting of the individuals if possible. I have heard stories about people getting lucky with that college student who takes these kinds of tasks on as a part time job while studying. Thanks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherwiz Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Holy smokes. Tornado emergency on this. Been on the ground for a while. Huge TDS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southshorewx Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 17 hours ago, Cold Miser said: I am just posting this here because I trust (many) people's thoughts and opinions on different stuff besides weather. Are they in town with you? Go to town/city elder services. Those people are on point and a wealth of knowledge. It's all they do. It's not an easy time in life. I hope you can find help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 3 hours ago, Southshorewx said: Are they in town with you? Go to town/city elder services. Those people are on point and a wealth of knowledge. It's all they do. It's not an easy time in life. I hope you can find help. No. They are not local, but 90 minutes away. Not in a spot where I can be there everyday. They have gone through the elder services in their town and it's not what it is cracked up to be. Unfortunately that is where all of the corporate and other types came from ...all of these types looking for deposits on services, and seemingly empty promises....Most keep pushing them to go into assisted living homes which they are not looking to do. Just like evething else it seems to be a racket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modfan2 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 Looking for suggestions for snow tubing, friend in from FL. Ward Hill typically would be closest go to but not sure after rain; western Ma??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STILL N OF PIKE Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 45 minutes ago, Modfan2 said: Looking for suggestions for snow tubing, friend in from FL. Ward Hill typically would be closest go to but not sure after rain; western Ma??? Take them water tubing in lake winni 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 55 minutes ago, Modfan2 said: Looking for suggestions for snow tubing, friend in from FL. Ward Hill typically would be closest go to but not sure after rain; western Ma??? Not sure if any tubing is open now. Maybe Nashoba? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 Berkshire East also looks to have tubing this weekend? Maybe? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modfan2 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 33 minutes ago, HoarfrostHubb said: Berkshire East also looks to have tubing this weekend? Maybe? Trying to avoid drive to N Conway if I don’t have to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoarfrostHubb Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, Modfan2 said: Trying to avoid drive to N Conway if I don’t have to They are in Charlemont MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJonesWX Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Modfan2 said: Looking for suggestions for snow tubing, friend in from FL. Ward Hill typically would be closest go to but not sure after rain; western Ma??? Pat's peak in Henniker NH has tubing 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 14 hours ago, Cold Miser said: No. They are not local, but 90 minutes away. Not in a spot where I can be there everyday. They have gone through the elder services in their town and it's not what it is cracked up to be. Unfortunately that is where all of the corporate and other types came from ...all of these types looking for deposits on services, and seemingly empty promises....Most keep pushing them to go into assisted living homes which they are not looking to do. Just like evething else it seems to be a racket. They’re in Southbury? Or is that your girl? Anyway, I know what you mean but I don’t have any answers. I’ll ask my wifey if she knows any smaller based services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 9 hours ago, Modfan2 said: Trying to avoid drive to N Conway if I don’t have to There used to be one next town over from me, even had snow making, place only lasted a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunafish Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 12 hours ago, DavisStraight said: There used to be one next town over from me, even had snow making, place only lasted a couple years. Where/when was this? Charlton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Just now, tunafish said: Where/when was this? Charlton? yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunafish Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, DavisStraight said: yeah Grew up in Sturbridge but moved to ME in 2003, must've been after my time there as I don't recall it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalcottWx Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 My b*thing comes soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lava Rock Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Grew up in Sturbridge but moved to ME in 2003, must've been after my time there as I don't recall it.Ha, didn't know that. We lived on new boston rd from 2004-2009. Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunafish Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 6 hours ago, Lava Rock said: Ha, didn't know that. We lived on new boston rd from 2004-2009. Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk Walker Pond for me. Bottom of New Boston has a new hotel and a Panera now. Brewery and rec dispensary in town, 2 sushi joints, BTs smokehouse, 5 minutes from Treehouse - town got significantly better after I left. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisStraight Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 6 hours ago, Lava Rock said: Ha, didn't know that. We lived on new boston rd from 2004-2009. Sent from my SM-G981U1 using Tapatalk I'll be in Maine in the not-too-distant future, waiting for my wife to retire. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Miser Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 23 hours ago, RUNNAWAYICEBERG said: They’re in Southbury? Or is that your girl? Anyway, I know what you mean but I don’t have any answers. I’ll ask my wifey if she knows any smaller based services. Yes, Southbury. I was there today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIPPYVALLEY Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 On 1/13/2023 at 1:25 PM, Modfan2 said: Looking for suggestions for snow tubing, friend in from FL. Ward Hill typically would be closest go to but not sure after rain; western Ma??? https://berkshireeast.com/winter/snow-tubing-park?gclid=CjwKCAiA5Y6eBhAbEiwA_2ZWIfehrTm6NCdhBbuGNtNlyBQuDkJuqT8uHiEA3wPexDhOHODTKC5KWxoCRhAQAvD_BwE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNNAWAYICEBERG Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 10 hours ago, Cold Miser said: Yes, Southbury. I was there today. OK we’ll ask around in town. There has to be better options than a corporate elderly service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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