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12 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

No worries, I've barely made any mentions in the past one and a half years so it is easy to miss on popular and fast moving thread such as this.  I hesitate to rehash as I'm not looking for attention as we all have our "crosses to bear" and other burdens  but for those that do not know, I feel I should offer up at least a simple explanation.  On Easter Sunday morning, 2021, DW suffered a severe medical trauma - pulmonary embolism & heart attack - that just about left her for dead. Paramedic were able to revive her but the damage was done and she has been in a "unaware and unresponsive" (aka vegetative) state since.  She currently resides in  skilled nursing facility while I work with several brain injury specialists & neurologist with the faint hope of some kind of meaningful recovery. It's been a story of 2 step forward, 2 steps back since then. I visit almost daily with the exception of the trips that people encourage me to take. Along the way, my adult step daughter (whom I've know since she was 4 & was 12 when I married her mother) has moved back in with me along with her cat.  We've been each others rock since.

 

Sorry, that might have been more than simple explanation  but I have no other way to tell the story. Thank you for asking! 💙

 

So sorry to hear this ,H.Praying that there will be a recovery.

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lenquixote66

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2 hours ago, Arzeena said:

I have had a bump in the rump too and almost got the toes run over by someone who was reversing. That lady apologized all cruise long. It was no one's fault, just an accident.

On my last cruise I was in an elevator and a guy came in on a scooter.

He rolled over one of my feet He did not apologize .I did not say a word.

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2 hours ago, Lionesss said:

I was supposed to leave for Twinsburgh Ohio

I didn't remember Twinsburg so I looked it up.  I was surprised to see it was just 11 miles east of Brecksville.   I lived in Brecksville for 3 years before moving to Medina.   I may of remembered it if I was older.  We lived there when I attended 2nd through 4th grades.   I have some good memories of Brecksville.   

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George C

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24 minutes ago, Sea Dog said:

Anybody got restaurant recommendations in Miami near the Hilton Miami Downtown? Looking at the Mambo Cafe in the Bayside area. Any one go there?

There are several restaurants and a small mall the block away in lobby shared by Marriott and Doubletree, I like the Italian , some have live music.

https://primosrestaurantmiami.com/?y_source=1_mtu0mduznzetnzy5lwxvy2f0aw9ulndlynnpdgu%3D

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14 minutes ago, George C said:

There are several restaurants and a small mall the block away in lobby shared by Marriott and Doubletree, I like the Italian , some have live music.

https://primosrestaurantmiami.com/?y_source=1_mtu0mduznzetnzy5lwxvy2f0aw9ulndlynnpdgu%3D

 

That's a real good possibility. I read some reviews on the Mambo Cafe since we like Puerto Rican food but the review were really bad.

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@Lionesss - I was going to be helpful by finding a YouTube video that shows you exactly how to change your key fob battery.  I found one but it looks like the fob is not designed to be consumer serviceable.  The two halves of the fob are glued together and it took the guy in the video below 15 minutes just to cut through the glue seal to take the fob apart.  If I was a cynical person (what, me? 😏), I'd say that GM purposely did this so that you'd have to buy an all new fob.

 

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3 hours ago, xpcdoojk said:

Lioness, take your fob to batteries plus or similar place and see if replacing the battery will fix it

 

3 hours ago, mo&fran said:

I took mine to the dealer to replace mine. When I saw how he did it, I just picked up a package of batteries (2032) to do myself.

 

2 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

 

 

I agree with checking the FOB battery. Mine died after 6 years or so & the dealer wanted $75-$100+ to "fix/replace" the fob. I watched a 3 minute YouTube where the guy showed how to replace the battery. Same kind as above (2032) & the it cost $4.99 from the local hardware store. Saved myself $95!

 

 

 

12 minutes ago, bobmacliberty said:

@Lionesss - I was going to be helpful by finding a YouTube video that shows you exactly how to change your key fob battery.  I found one but it looks like the fob is not designed to be consumer serviceable.  The two halves of the fob are glued together and it took the guy in the video below 15 minutes just to cut through the glue seal to take the fob apart.  If I was a cynical person (what, me? 😏), I'd say that GM purposely did this so that you'd have to buy an all new fob.

 

 

 

Thanks for saving me the time.

 

You guys are better than google search.

 

To start with the Video  One day I too will learn how to post videos.  TY

 

Cannot go to a dealer.

Pontiac went out of business awhile ago.

And on line parts, well just got to page 45 and they should be organized!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Will try the battery place and look for the closest battery place.  With my luck will be a road trip.

 

 

Thanks again.

 

 

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2 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for saving me the time.

 

You guys are better than google search.

 

To start with the Video  One day I too will learn how to post videos.  TY

 

Cannot go to a dealer.

Pontiac went out of business awhile ago.

And on line parts, well just got to page 45 and they should be organized!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Will try the battery place and look for the closest battery place.  With my luck will be a road trip.

 

 

Thanks again.

Any GM dealer will work.

 

Any GM dealer will work.

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7 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

 

That actually was the first thing I did.

 

After they got done laughing hysterically at my request, they told me they are not available any more.

 

Thanks anyway.

 

 

 

Looks like glued or not, your only option is to pry apart the fob.  Good luck.

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15 hours ago, HBE4 said:

 

No worries, I've barely made any mentions in the past one and a half years so it is easy to miss on popular and fast moving thread such as this.  I hesitate to rehash as I'm not looking for attention as we all have our "crosses to bear" and other burdens  but for those that do not know, I feel I should offer up at least a simple explanation.  On Easter Sunday morning, 2021, DW suffered a severe medical trauma - pulmonary embolism & heart attack - that just about left her for dead. Paramedic were able to revive her but the damage was done and she has been in a "unaware and unresponsive" (aka vegetative) state since.  She currently resides in  skilled nursing facility while I work with several brain injury specialists & neurologist with the faint hope of some kind of meaningful recovery. It's been a story of 2 step forward, 2 steps back since then. I visit almost daily with the exception of the trips that people encourage me to take. Along the way, my adult step daughter (whom I've know since she was 4 & was 12 when I married her mother) has moved back in with me along with her cat.  We've been each others rock since.

 

Sorry, that might have been more than simple explanation  but I have no other way to tell the story. Thank you for asking! 💙

 

Thank you for updating your wife's condition.

I was so sorry to hear what happened when you told us previously and send you both our Prayers 🙏 for a miracle.

Graham.

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On 9/13/2022 at 1:40 PM, HBE4 said:

So what have I been doing during my “break”?  Drove out to eastern CT for a beach day at Hammonasset Beach State Park.  It was a perfect 10 weather-wise, warm and calm water. It was an ideal way to wind down summer. Which, BTW, is still not over for a few more weeks so keep that pumpkin spice everything away from me! LOL.

 

 Afterwards, I headed up to my brother-in-law (DW brother) for 6 days in upstate NY. He has a house on one of the Finger Lakes - Seneca Lake to be specific. The weather was pretty gloomy for 4 of the 6 days. Heavy overcast and lots of hit and run rain showers that kept everything damp.  This limited the amount of play time on the lake itself but had plenty of time to visit the many wineries and craft breweries in the region and other wise feast like a king! Is it really possible to gain 6 pounds in 6 days?

 

This past Saturday, Sept 10th, was my birthday. My 2nd bday without my DW being able to be at my side.  Family and friends’ step-up to the plate to keep my occupied. My brother took me to a Yankee game on Friday, Sept 9th where they had a special ceremony honoring Derek Jeter’s induction to the Hall of Fame.

Saturday, my actual birthday, my step daughter and a few of her friends took me to a Street fair / Block party in Sleepy Hollow, NY for live music, dancing and plenty of street-meat type food followed by a late night dinner on the banks of the Hudson River.  

 

On Sunday, my step daughter & I went into the city for dinner and to Broadway to see “Come From Away”. I think it was discussed here earlier in the year. It’s a beautiful, touching story about the aftermath pf 9/11 with all the emotions: Sadness, humor, hope, and happiness amid the tragic day. I had seen it before a few years ago with DW (quite possible the last play we went to) and it’s ending it’s run on Oct 2nd.  Seemed like a perfect way to spend the day & end my bday weekend.

 

Now back to the grind.

 

You had a lovely birthday with all the sweet memories to add to it. 
The Finger Lakes area plus Broadway?

I call that a win!

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46 minutes ago, Lionesss said:

 

That actually was the first thing I did.

 

After they got done laughing hysterically at my request, they told me they are not available any more.

 

Thanks anyway.

 

 

That's when you ask how do we fix this?

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1 hour ago, dani negreanu said:

 

"Inventory" 😘 --

 

@jagsfan, Mimi, how are you and Dick doing?

 

@singinalot, Crystal, how is your new work place?

 

@LucasLikesToCruise, long time no "sea" 🌷

 

Thank you for asking!

We are finally back to normal. Well, normal for us. 
I had dental surgery Monday and told them if I start coughing, sit me up fast and  get some water. My cough was the worst thing about COVID. 
Whatever was in the pill they give me, I was awake but a little drifty, and did not cough.  
We’re happy to be mobile again, and hope our February Wonder cruise doesn’t result in COVID again!

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