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Replacing the much lamented 'On My Mind' profile option, this thread is for musings, jottings, whimsies, preoccupations and the rest of the thesaurus for anyone to jot down anything they please.


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cwillie, I was having this same thing today! I have jeans from a 12 to a 6! I have found it depends alot on the cut or style.. slim fit, loose fit.. obviously Some are slimmer and some are baggier! I am weeding them out and passing the larger ones to friends. We have all lost weight over the past few years so its a win win for all of us!
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I like my Gloria Vanderbilt’s. They are cheap, they wear like iron and their sizing fits me perfectly. I have a drawerful of them and won’t need more for years.
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CWillie,
I asked AI.

Here is exactly why your size 10, 12, and 14 jeans are breaking all the laws of logic:

1. The "Fabric Stack" Slicing Effect

In mass-production factories, denim panels are not cut one by one. Manufacturers stack dozens of layers of heavy denim on top of each other and cut through the entire stack at once using a massive, automated reciprocating blade. [1]

The top layers shift slightly outward and yield a larger cut of fabric.

The bottom layers get compressed down by gravity and the weight of the machine, yielding a narrower cut.

The result: Your size 12 was likely cut from the very top of a massive fabric stack, while your size 14was cut from the very bottom. Both are labeled with different sizes, but the physical pieces of fabric are practically inverted. [1]

2. The Allowable "Tolerance Discrepancy"

Major brands like Levi's openly acknowledge that they operate with an acceptable "tolerance window" for human and machine error during assembly. This window can allow a variance of up to one full inch (wider or narrower, longer or shorter) on identical tags. If your size 12 was stitched on the absolute maximum edge of the tolerance window, it can easily balloon past a standard size 14. [1, 2]

3. Elastane vs. Age (The Size 10 Miracle)

Your oldest pair fits perfectly because of two factors: shrinkage and fabric blend. Older denim styles from the Signature line often used heavier cotton with lower amounts of elastane (stretch). Over years of being washed and dried, that cotton has permanently molded and shrunk down specifically to your body's shape. Newer pairs rely heavily on synthetic stretch blends that feel looser off the rack and lack the tight hold of classic denim. [1, 2, 3, 4]

4. Different Sub-Styles or "Rises"

Even within the Walmart "Signature" line, there are distinct cuts (e.g., Bootcut, Straight, Skinny, Totally Shaping) and different rises (High Rise vs. Mid Rise). [1, 2]

A Mid Rise size 14 is meant to sit lower on your hips. When you fill the pockets, gravity pulls them down past your hips because they don't lock into your natural waistline. [1]

A High Rise size 12 is patterned to clear your hips entirely and fasten at your narrowest point. If it doesn't grip your waist, it will instantly collapse, requiring a belt to keep it suspended. [1]
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I have 3 pairs of Levis Signature jeans from Walmart - the oldest is a size 10 that fits perfectly, another is a size 14 that are fine but tend to slide down when my pockets are full, and then there's the size 12 that is so huge they need a belt to stay up (obviously didn't try those on before buying). Make it make sense!
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I’m sorry about your friend, Ali. That was a real shock. I hope her treatment works.

We don’t know what tomorrow brings to ourselves or to others .. One day at a time is all we’ve got.
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Random thought, as I was reading through the past 15 or so comments here: I have a once-best friend who lives 5-6 hours away and has been busy for years and years raising her son, growing her garden, working her career, and generally living her life. We haven't been in touch much for the past 10 years, though she was very supportive when I was struggling during caregiving and sent me a couple of fun gift packages.

I reached out to her recently and learned she'd been diagnosed with an aggressive and highly fatal cancer. It's been treated, and she may recover—too soon to tell for sure.

It really makes it hit home - that we aren't promised tomorrow or good health. My friend is in good spirits, from what I can tell, and she says this is her new normal, and she's made her peace with it. I hope, for her teenage son's sake, that she can get better and feel more like her old self.

But we really never know for sure about ourselves or our loved ones. We just have to keep doing the best we can and enjoy the health and time we do have.
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Thank you all I appreciate you and your comments.

CW – hasn’t time flown since then . Sometimes seems like yesterday.

Hothouse – thank you. That’s the best we can hope for.

Llama – thank you too. Hope you’re doing well.

Gershun. Thanks. You are very kind.

Ali. Thanks to you too. I am blessed in many ways.
It’s true we haven’t been posting as often on these conversational threads or on the dysfunctional family one. But it sure is nice to still keep in touch with people here. I feel like we’re a bit of a family and miss those who don’t post anymore. This summer, I have been slowed down by one thing or another and too many fibre flareups. Hopefully they will calm down soon.
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*I have to remember to look at the dates on your comments, all. You all haven't been as active as it used to be around some of these threads, I guess. I look back 10 comments and want to say something, then realize you posted months ago. :) Well, it's nice to read your news, anyway, and how you're doing and feeling, even if it's not new news anymore. :)
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Good luck, Hothouse. I don't envy you. Moving is always such a big event and takes a lot of effort and energy; I hope you and DH can pace the work and just do what you can each day and take breaks when you need to. I'm happy you'll be closer to your daughter and grands. 🌻 It will be a new chapter in your lives.
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Happy belated, Golden!! I'm so happy you're doing well. I'm glad you aren't dealing with most of the indignities and discomforts that come with aging for so many. Keep looking after yourself; it's working! 💕
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Happy Birthday Golden!

89, Wow! You wear it well.
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Happy Birthday, Golden.
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Happy belated birthday Golden. Hope you have a happy and healthy year. 🎂🎉🥳
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Oh Golden, can it really be that many years ago we were contemplating your 80th while we were all caregiving? Happy (belated) birthday!
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I reached 89 years last month. 10 years ago was the year of the big fire and evacuation from Fort Mc I don’t think I could do now what I did then. Ten years makes a difference..
Apart from the CFS\FM, I’m doing very well. Even with that I have a decent life, if a bit restricted. I am so thankful not to be plagued with any of the health issues so many people my age have.
Once I get new eye glasses I’ll be set.😎
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Hothouseflower,
The decision is made and hopefully by now you are well on your way. You are still recovering and still grieving. Your daughter and grands are beyond fortunate to have you and your DH be so supportive. Wishing you much success and a great school year with lots of new friends for everyone. Hugs
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Change is hard HotHouse but hopefully this will be a positive move and once you are settled in you'll wonder what all the trepidation was about.
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HHF: Hugs.
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Thinking of you, hot house and hoping things are going well today. Enjoy this new phase of your life and keep in touch. Hugx
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I wish you luck, Hothouseflower!
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We're moving tomorrow and just not looking forward to doing any of this. We are renting an apartment to be near our daughter and grandkids 3.5 hours south of here. We are dong the move ourselves because we are not taking big furniture but it is still going to be a lot of work. My husband who was diagnosed with heart failure seems to be handling all of the work just fine but I am nervous just the same.

Wish us luck, We're gonna need it.
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Thank you for remembering,cwillie.
It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since Mother went.
She was a "holiday "MaMa,loved the holidays,decorated the whole house and the best shopper.If something didn't loom out at her,she passed it by and she wore crazy clothes with sequins & frills,never normal outfits...she was so fun & funny.
I miss her so much and I know how you miss your Mother too.
It really hurts being without them~
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I remember that luckylu 🤗
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It was also my Mother's birthday cwillie and your'e right,it stinks being alone.
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It's a long weekend here and I'm feeling melancholy. This used to be my favourite holiday, it was mom's birthday and our small community used to have a summer festival so there were always lots of visitors and fun things to do. It ****ing sucks being alone.
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cw. Good news
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I've reported the spammer but you all can go ahead and report them too 😏

Smoke has cleared here in SW Ontario Golden
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Wildfire smoke. We've had lots of nasty mosquitoes this year, but only a little wildfire smoke the past few days.
Some of you are experiencing more more than that.

I know how bad it can be - up north you couldn't see across the street some days.

cw - how are you doing in Ontario?

I declined the invitation from the flying monkey and haven't heard a thing since, thankfully.
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SandwichMom - I am sorry and do understand. See if you can take some time for you, do something to give yourself a lift, a treat. Sounds like you need it. I am thankful for this place too. (((((hugs)))))

Thanks, send. Scriptures are always helpful. I am good with my decision. I don't need any more fam dram. Too many bad memories triggered.

I think the ashes are bothering me more. I need to spread them somewhere around here - help the trees grow - and be done with them. It is what it is though not what I wanted. I know we don't always get what we want.
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God's Plan for flying monkeys:

I will stand by you
2 Timothy 4:17

I will help you through
Isaiah 41:13

When you've done all that you can do and cannot cope
Isaiah 41:13

I will dry your eyes
Revelation 21:4

I will fight your fight
Exodus 14:14

I will hold you tight and I won't let go
Deuteronomy 31:6
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