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Waytomisery - That's what I wondered the last time this happened so I asked for nothing but the anti scratch coating (which I'm starting to wonder if they applied). I'm toying with the idea of getting single vision glasses for the computer and distance sunglasses glasses (I already have a pair for reading), that might actually be cheaper.
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Cwillie ,
Is there some sort of optional coating on your glasses that could be scratching easily ?
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As I understand it these days cataracts are removed when they affect your vision. I'm sure your dr knows what (s)he is doing, way.

cw - very frustrating not knowing how your glasses are being scratched.
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My cataracts are still very mild and not causing any vision issues . He says when it starts to bother my vision do them . From what I’ve read , I can wait until they bother me . Alot of people wait until they are on Medicare if they can . I’m not old enough for Medicare . My need for glasses is not due to cataracts .
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I've never understood the concept of letting cataracts get "ripe" before removing them, from everything I've read this idea is tied to an outdated methodology and I personally wouldn't feel much trust in a doctor who continues to use that term.
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If I knew I was doing something wrong I'd stop doing it, but I'm at a loss as to what could be causing it. I usually clean with a spray I bought from the optometrist or with a bit of dish soap under running water, but since I walk outside every day there are times when rain or spray from the road needs to be dealt with immediately so I'll use a tissue. But none of that should cause this, FFS there are farmers and labourers who work inside and outside in dusty environments every day and no doubt still clean their glasses with a corner of their T-shirts.
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The eye doctor said that when my slow growing cataracts get worse and “ ripe enough” to get taken care of ( he says not bad enough yet , maybe in 8-10 years ) , that I may actually be able to get away with the drugstore cheap cheaters for reading .

I hope so , it would save me from buying expensive glasses every few years .
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cw I'm sorry. That gets expensive. I've never had that problem with mine - not that I clean them as often as I should.
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Cwillie,

That stinks. I’ve worn progressive lenses for about 10 years and don’t have that problem . I don’t really need glasses for distance at all yet . But the progressives make it easier to focus quickly from mid distance tasks , say a computer screen, to more up close tasks , like reading a book , and back again , which is what I had needed at work . They are very expensive though .
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I've had a recurring problem with my eye glasses, ever since I began wearing $$$ multi focal lenses they only last a year or two before they scratch/craze to a degree that they become pretty much unusable. I've been told I'm scratching them when cleaning but I never had an issue before in the 50+ years I've been wearing glasses, and if anything I've been extra careful. There's only one local optometry office, and even though they are under new management no doubt they use the same labs. I don't know what to do.
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Even it people choose to smoke rather than buy edible products the cannabis stores here list dozens of varieties, I'll never understand why people choose the ones that smell so foul.
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So, started my job at Walmart and taking a break from teaching. Anyway, had someone come in stinking of pot and it smelled like a dead skunk ugh! Why do people use gummies or drops. I nearly puked from the smell
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Way, I have the old messages haunting as well. I hate that as I keep that box cleared out, yet now, clearing the old ones again a whole new batch is dropped in from 2022. It was suggested a few days ago that I turn off messaging and continue my clearing and that so far is working. No new ones are dropping in. I think I will just keep my messaging off.
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I sat and deleted a bunch of old messages that returned as well but they came back again. Uggh
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Have things settled down other than Alva getting all her old deleted messages back?

Geaton, Joann, Daisy are you able to post? Who have I missed? I see lea is back posting..

Way and cw, I think you are both ok.

My mother hen instincts are showing lol 🐔
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Back again. We are having a very cool summer - only 3 days above 26 C (in the 80s ) so far and lots of rain. My kind of summer.😊

Way - I hope you are back posting now,

Daisy are you OK?

Alva glad you are back posting again.

cw -don't leave us
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Air quality and smoke is really nasty today. 😠
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cwillie, I think the Berapa Cowabunga Goplunka Binggotcha crowd has pretty much got us all.

I waded through to about page 11 before I could comment and then saw that most of the comments from yesterday are mine.
It does look as though this virus may have taken down a site.

If you want REALLY REALLY REALLY SCAREY?
I recommend the new Podcast from Wondery called "Flesh and Code".
About A.I. This from the internet. When your "Bot Wife can assist you in attempt on taking the Queen's life with a crossbow (and he got into the grounds and was at the door) you know we are in trouble.
This from the internet about the Podcast. I don't do subscribed, only free, so have to wait for episodes to drop, but listened to four of them that HAVE last night with my jaw on the floor:

""Flesh and Code" is a podcast by Wondery that explores the dark side of AI love. It follows the story of Travis, who develops deep romantic feelings for an AI companion named Lily Rose. The podcast delves into themes of love, loss, and the temptations of technology, examining how AI businesses manipulate human emotions for profit. The series features hosts Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire, known for their podcast "RedHanded," and is available on various platforms, including the Wondery App and Apple Podcasts. 

Something to do when we can't get into AC because of the Baleke-Bunga crowd.
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Cwillie, well we miss you, I get it! At this point I have so many hobbies, art, reading, gardening, gotta get back to my deeper cleaning. I don't know which way to turn lately.
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I've been checking in much less often, I think I'm slowly being cured of my AgingCare addiction
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Golden ,

((((Hugs)))))
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Daisy ,
That’s on my list ! As well as Boston !
Maybe next year .

Good for you with the boundaries .
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So anyways, I'm excited got our next adventure to plan. Salam Massachusetts in the beginning of October!! 😍🥳
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Just a interesting story and a good way to deal with people so I'll share

When I was in caregiver burnout, I dumped 2 old friends, they both are long term drinkers. Anyways, they both have been trying to weasel there way back in my life. So I said to both of them , this is who I am now, these are my boundaries, do not cross them. If you want to come to my home to see me great, but if you want to come to tell me I need a new kitchen, or critique my home in any way Don't!! After I gave them my list of boundaries, and the person I am now, I told them , think about it..... See if you still want to be friends, and if you can accept me and respect my boundaries, let me know and we can get together.

One might, I'm not sure, the other one I highly doubt will, which is good! She was a childhood friend, and my boundary to her was for her to learn about dyslexia, understand it better, and to never treat me like you are better than me again.

I feel really good about this, and it's a great way to handle this. 😁😁

I really love the person I have became!!
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Golden that sounds like a comforting little get together, sounds pretty perfect to me.

No wonder this is a hard month for you,😢

We had an Amber alert, yesterday, in my area, a 9 year old girl in Lake George, turn out to be the father killed her, and dumped her body, then said someone took her. 😢
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Sounds like fun, Daisy.

Yesterday R and I attended a gathering here for people who had helped one of our neighbour couples during his illness. He died about a month ago and didn't want a funeral. The widow just wanted the people who had been helpful to be there. It wasn't quite a memorial but people who had known him a long time were encouraged to share their stories. It was good, not a large group, mainly older people and very relaxed. I could see she was happy with it which is all that matters.

They had a small dog, 9 years old, who apparently stayed with him all the time except to get down off the bed for necessities. She died last week. I guess losing him was too much for her.

Rituals of some sort do help us through these times. July is a hard month for me often as that is when I lost my youngest son -23 years ago now so he has been gone as long as we had him. Yesterday's "do" helped me in some indefinable way. Maybe just that loss is part of life and it happens to all of us,
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This tread was getting lost, so figured I'd bring it back.

I'm working on turning my little cat litter room , into my art gallery! 😁😎😄
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Happy Independence Day to all!

May each one of you have a blessed and safe holiday!
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Happy 4th everyone!! Have a great weekend. I'm just having a quiet weekend, no plans. Kinda nice!
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Thanks so much, hothouseflower, Alva , Golden, Pam, and isthisrealllyreal!!!!! 💕💕🫂🫂
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