Random Rants 76: Argh! Augh! Ahhh!

[aimeeandbeatles]

Rant: My mother destroyed the shawl-thingy that I use to keep warm. She put it in a dryer at full heat (the tag says not to) and it melted some of the fringe into a globby mess.

The tag says it's a "Mexican Serape." It looks kinda like this (the white string stuff at the bottom is what melted):

Spoiler :

I got it at a thrift store or something and started using it because it was easier to put on than a housecoat. Just pull it over the head.

I'm tired of her destroying all my stuff out of carelessness.

 

[Takhisis]

Can't you cut away the damaged fringe and use the serape anyway?

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

I actually did that. It looks kind of funky but I only use it indoors anyways.

They aren't very expensive on Amazon, so I might get another one when I move out.

 

[rah]

Only do this if you are in the spirit of "it's already broke so why not?"

The second most important lesson I was taught by my foreman and best friend. Of course the first being, pay close attention when you take it apart because your wife will expect you to be able to put it back together when you're done.

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

A local plumber has the slogan "We repair what your husband fixed."

 

[Synobun]

That's clever.

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

Just out of curiosity, I decided to check the office my neurologist had moved to. They had estimated wait times, so I thought it'd be a good idea to take a look. It wasn't.

If I did the math right, I probably won't be able to see him until June.

I wish Nova Scotia's government would STOP DICKING AROUND AND FIX THE PROBLEMS WITH OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM.

 

[Takhisis]

I assume you cannot get another neurologist?

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

No. I dont think I can get a referral without a family doctor.

 

[Takhisis]

And you can't just walk in and say ‘I know I have Parkinson's, I don't have a doctor anymore, can you help me? I don't mind waiting’?

(I don't know how it works in Canada/Nova Scotia.

 

[Cutlass]

Every time I eat the stew I made I end up in the bathroom within 15 minutes.

I wonder if the meat was off. It smelled fine. Tastes fine...

Try simmering it on a higher temp for a long time (add water if necessary). If there are germs in it, that should kill them. But there might also be something in it that just disagrees with your digestive system, and isn't about it being bad.

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

I tried looking up if self-referral is possible but I can't figure it out.

 

[Silurian]

Try simmering it on a higher temp for a long time (add water if necessary). If there are germs in it, that should kill them. But there might also be something in it that just disagrees with your digestive system, and isn't about it being bad.

Heating above 75C will kill bacteria but will not get rid of toxins they may have produced.

 

[Lemon Merchant]

I tried looking up if self-referral is possible but I can't figure it out.

Aimee, I would suggest calling 811 and explaining your predicament to them. They can usually help find you a doctor that can set you up with a referral, and in most cases, they can find one that will see you and provide at least some basic care. The alternative is to petition the neurologist's office and beg for an appointment. Given your condition they may see you, or can give you advice on where to go to get a referral.

 

[Hygro]

This is the greatest named rant thread. Can we keep discussing it.

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

Aimee, I would suggest calling 811 and explaining your predicament to them. They can usually help find you a doctor that can set you up with a referral, and in most cases, they can find one that will see you and provide at least some basic care. The alternative is to petition the neurologist's office and beg for an appointment. Given your condition they may see you, or can give you advice on where to go to get a referral.

Thats an idea.

Rant: I think I might be flossing wrong. (Teeth flossing, not the dance.) I was just doing it and then suddenly a whole bunch of blood started coming out.

 

[Synobun]

With the shaking, it might be a good idea to get a waterpik. It's better than manual floss anyways.

Then again, it seems the sort of thing your mom would break.

 

[aimeeandbeatles]

Or arguing over its initial cost. The other day, she said I was spoiled because I ate a donut that she bought for me at Tim Horton's. I hadn't asked for the donut in the first place.

 

[Valka D'Ur]

Rant: My mother destroyed the shawl-thingy that I use to keep warm. She put it in a dryer at full heat (the tag says not to) and it melted some of the fringe into a globby mess.

What is with her? Why doesn't she wreck her own things?

Or arguing over its initial cost. The other day, she said I was spoiled because I ate a donut that she bought for me at Tim Horton's. I hadn't asked for the donut in the first place.

She bought you a donut but complained when you ate it?

I bought Maddy some cat milk and tell her she's spoiled when she gets it, but my excuse is that she tends to demand it every time I go into the kitchen or pour myself something to drink (and I have difficulty saying 'no' to her sometimes). As you say, you hadn't asked for the donut.

 

[Takhisis]

Try simmering it on a higher temp for a long time (add water if necessary). If there are germs in it, that should kill them.

Maybe add wine/beer, the alcohol can help. Don't just simmer the stew, add water and boil it all off (you can rehydrate it later).

I.e. if you're able and willing to experiment.

But there might also be something in it that just disagrees with your digestive system, and isn't about it being bad.

In this case you're almost as badly screwed as if you kept dissing anime.

I tried looking up if self-referral is possible but I can't figure it out.

Do tell us if LM's idea works.