S10.E04: Mike's Journey LIVE CHAT

[aliya]

Man, his shins look awful. I hope that goes away as his circulation improves with weight loss, but I don't know.

[poeticlicensed]

How much Ohio State swag can one family have? Geez

[dreadfulLeigh]

I’m always more curious about their health statuses than I am about their 53 drive through stops. I wonder what his heart function is at? Blood pressure? 

[Suzywriter]

Just now, ams1001 said:

swoon!

[Boston]

1 minute ago, ams1001 said:

Heading to the bathroom.  Ugh, another reason not to eat yet tonight

[ams1001]

Just now, Suzywriter said:

swoon!

It was on sale when I went to get milk so I got that and "real butter" flavor.

[sagittarius sue]

Just now, ams1001 said:

It was on sale when I went to get milk so I got that and "real butter" flavor.

100% justifiable.

[Chicklet]

Maybe he was delusional that he would get custody? Doesn't sound like he ever had physical custody and he drove 90 minutes to see them every few months. Sounds like an excuse.

[babyhouseman]

Custody battles can be bad. Maybe he has a bad relationship with his ex. It's not like he's jetting off to Houston for a vacation.

[ams1001]

1 minute ago, ams1001 said:

It was on sale when I went to get milk so I got that and "real butter" flavor.

(So was haagen dazs ice cream but I refrained...mostlyl because I didn't have a basket and the milk jug was already freezing my fingers.)

[CrazyInAlabama]

4 minutes ago, sainte-chapelle said:

I’ll shave his beard after I am done cutting off Victor’s chin braid (90 days)

And shave Ste-Van's head too. 

I don't see the issue with him not having visitation, they have Skype and Face Time and a bunch of other ways to visit.   

[Eldemarge]

This is the man that was complaining about showering and now he thinks he's going to take care of four kids?  (Obviously, his parents will do all the work.)    

I think he just wants an identity besides mouth-breathing video-gaming basement dweller.  Or hates his ex and wants to hurt her.  Or both?

[dreadfulLeigh]

Oh, look, he shaved the wrong part of his head.

[Boston]

BTW:  I ordered the BACON (have another glass of wine).  I ordered my Dad (who lives in MD and will be coming up to MA for Christmas) a teeny waffle maker, Cane syrup, and yes, BACON from Whole Foods (where I never shop) but hell, it's Christmas.  He loves waffles and his ladyfriend can just eat oatmeal (ok, I kind of like her).  Amazing, the things you forget (and I don't have Alzheimer's)

[Hellga]

His face looks fatter than last time, but seems like he is still losing weight...  The scale has spoken. 

[Twopper]

2 minutes ago, sainte-chapelle said:

I don’t get the custody issue? Is this an excuse or is his Ex that nasty or what?

I don't either.   It seems like he could just "move " to Houston for about 6 weeks.  Long enough to get the surgery and recover, then return to Houston.

I know someone mentioned Dottie did that.  I think she lived nearer to Houston--maybe in Louisiana-- and i think she had the special needs kid who died later.

[7EasyPayments]

TLC - put blue duct tape over the Apple logo.    

Cheaper than blurring! 

[babyhouseman]

3 minutes ago, dreadfulLeigh said:

I’m always more curious about their health statuses than I am about their 53 drive through stops. I wonder what his heart function is at? Blood pressure? 

In the past, the doctor has done that with some patients. 

[dreadfulLeigh]

He’s using his voice over talking whist talking to Dr. Now.

[sagittarius sue]

1 minute ago, babyhouseman said:

Custody battles can be bad. Maybe he has a bad relationship with his ex. It's not like he's jetting off to Houston for a vacation.

Maybe he should look for a better lawyer.

[TazDevil]

Welp, FML... I guess Mike is special and Dr. Now will make an exception for him.

[Pepper Mostly]

1 minute ago, Boston said:

BTW:  I ordered the BACON (have another glass of wine).  I ordered my Dad (who lives in MD and will be coming up to MA for Christmas) a teeny waffle maker, Cane syrup, and yes, BACON from Whole Foods (where I never shop) but hell, it's Christmas.  He loves waffles and his ladyfriend can just eat oatmeal (ok, I kind of like her).  Amazing, the things you forget (and I don't have Alzheimer's)

@Boston, I am mightily amused by The Saga of the Bacon! I'm DYING over here!

[sainte-chapelle]

Ummm why not refer him to another Dr close to,home?

[Chicklet]

I'm not in the middle of a custody fight but how does an unemployed man who can't get out of the basement have a chance to get custody of his kids?

[poeticlicensed]

Dude why are you on the show? I'm sure they told him  a move was part of the deal

 

[aliya]

4 minutes ago, Pepper Mostly said:

This custody threat seems suspect. Any lawyers among us? Is that a thing? He's not moving permanently, just temporarily, for life saving surgery for crying out loud. 

My first career was in law. I did a little family work at the beginning and as far as I know, as with most things in law, you can create the agreement you want. It sounds like the ex is being a jerk. He's not going to run away with them, he's moving temporarily for his health. 

Maybe there's some unpaid support and she's ticked. That's not supposed to matter, but we all know that the custodial parent gets angry when those checks don't come in and often retaliates by denying visitation.

[Boston]

Just now, Pepper Mostly said:

@Boston, I am mightily amused by The Saga of the Bacon! I'm DYING over here!

I live to amuse. 

[Twopper]

1 minute ago, Boston said:

Cane syrup

Cane syrup, yum yum.  I have a jar of Steen's on the counter.  Now I want waffles.

[dreadfulLeigh]

How long has he been living as a troll in a troll cave? All this custody talk make sit seem like the divorce papers are barely dry and custody is still nebulous.

[sainte-chapelle]

His breathing still seems really bad

[ams1001]

Just now, Chicklet said:

I'm not in the middle of a custody fight but how does an unemployed man who can't get out of the basement have a chance to get custody of his kids?

He said shared custody...maybe they won't let him have them in another state?

[Pepper Mostly]

1 minute ago, sainte-chapelle said:

Ummm why not refer him to another Dr close to,home?

Silly! That would make sense!

[poeticlicensed]

I have a hard time believing that a judge would say 650 guy cannot move out of area to get lifesaving surgery. i smell a rat

[TazDevil]

Just now, dreadfulLeigh said:

How long has he been living as a troll in a troll cave? All this custody talk make sit seem like the divorce papers are barely dry and custody is still nebulous.

I thought he said he had been living in the basement for a couple of years.

[7EasyPayments]

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[Suzywriter]

3 minutes ago, sagittarius sue said:

Maybe he should look for a better lawyer.

Cost.

 

[umgoblue]

8 minutes ago, poeticlicensed said:

How much Ohio State swag can one family have? Geez

The only answer is that one is too much!

[sainte-chapelle]

I saw I wine ad. I am hungry for wine 😂 

[sempervivum]

Just now, ams1001 said:

He said shared custody...maybe they won't let him have them in another state?

But he's not asking to take the kids with him to Houston, and he's not moving there permanently. This whole issue seems bogus.

[ams1001]

Just now, 7EasyPayments said:

I'll stick with my sweet & salty...

[Chicklet]

And where would these children sleep? Next to the fridge in the basement?

[umgoblue]

2 minutes ago, sainte-chapelle said:

His breathing still seems really bad

Once a mouth breather...you know the rest🤷🏽‍♀️

[Boston]

3 minutes ago, 7EasyPayments said:

Ok.. What store has this and how fast can i get it?  I just went food shopping on Monday and i did NOT see this.  Smart Food - the food of gods - Flamin Hot?  a step up to heaven

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[babyhouseman]

2 minutes ago, sainte-chapelle said:

Ummm why not refer him to another Dr close to,home?

He has to be with Dr. Now to get the surgery free.

[mmecorday]

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I saw I wine ad. I am hungry for wine 😂 

I bought a Bota box of Pinot Grigio on the way home. Come on over!

[sainte-chapelle]

2 minutes ago, 7EasyPayments said:

This was limited edition where I live. I ate a lot of it!

[7EasyPayments]

Just now, Boston said:

Ok.. What store has this and how fast can i get it?  I just went food shopping on Monday and i did NOT see this.  Smart Food - the food of gods - Flamin Hot?  a step up to heaven

I found them at WalMart. ENJOY !

[Eldemarge]

Just now, Chicklet said:

And where would these children sleep? Next to the fridge in the basement?

He reminds me of my delusional and lazy man friend who talks a big game about The Future but actually intends on doing nothing.  Just likes to hear himself talk like he's going to make things happen.  And years go by...nothing changes.

[dreadfulLeigh]

Eating some gingerbread sandwich cookies from target’s Christmas section. Pretty good.

How are we an hour and a freaking half into this and still dithering over surgery.

[Floatingbison]

8 minutes ago, babyhouseman said:

Custody battles can be bad. Maybe he has a bad relationship with his ex. It's not like he's jetting off to Houston for a vacation.

I was a divorce lawyer before I moved on to a better class of client:  murderers and burglars.  True story.