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This thread is Open to All! Yes, even Guests are able to READ, but not post. Members, tell us what's on your mind? Just a fast way to keep us aware. What's good? Anything wrong? Something funny? Note that only members can see the whole forum, and yes there's a lot more to see. |
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Checking In... by Steve Apr 15, 2024 14:03:03 GMT -8 |
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A Possible Evacuation? In 2021, the Caldor fire was close enough to look threatening to Cottonwood and a rumor went around that we may need to evacuate. We are having fire alarms that so far are all mistakes, but we might have one that is real. We have to be ready to leave the building, but that could end up meaning e have to leave the property! Here are some ideas rhat might inspire you to prepare... |
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An Evacuation is a possible event! Be ready. by Steve Sept 10, 2022 10:42:53 GMT -8 |
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If You fall and are hurt, or you have a Stroke, then what? Tripping or passing out, you end up on the floor. What do you do? Please don't say "Use my Life Alert!." Read these threads to find out what you should know. And HAVE YOUR SMARTPHONE with you at ALL TIMES! |
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YANA is a Good Idea by Steve Dec 29, 2017 5:59:23 GMT -8 |
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How's your Blood Pressure? Do you check it daily? or once a week? or wait until it's a doctor visit? You really should be checking every day. If ut is higher than the now-standard range, you can reduce it pretty easily.Here are some proven ways to do that. |
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dental services by Deleted Apr 18, 2023 7:45:58 GMT -8 |
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Recognizing a Stroke or a TIA It sounds wrong, but people do have stokes that go sort of unrecognized! Do you know the signals? Just to be sure you have an idea of what can happen, here is info to review because yes,, a stroke or TIA can happen to you! |
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Recognizing Stroke Symptoms by candy May 21, 2022 21:03:44 GMT -8 |
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Your Personal Health and Welfare As a resident, you need to know what to do if there were a fire alarm, an approaching fire, or more common problems! What about your day to day health? Could you recognize a stroke or a heart attack? You need a smartphone so you can summon help. Read more in these threads. |
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Evacuate? It could happen here. by Steve Aug 30, 2022 5:22:29 GMT -8 |
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Buy Online,or Go Shop Shop in Person? Wear your mask. Shop OnlineEasy-peasy! This is how it's done now. Llocal grocery stores offer online ordering, ready for pick-up, or even delivered, with charges, of course. Consider the time and gas saved. Here are short descriptions of what you can expect. |
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Tipping for Grocery Delivery? Maybe not! by Steve Sept 20, 2022 12:40:11 GMT -8 |
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Gear that will Save You Money Prepping food can be fun, but here may be something to learn about how you cook it. An AirFryer can save you time and money. An Induction Plate? Safer than a gas stove! You might discover something here! Take a look. |
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Safer Cooking with Induction and an Air-Fryer by Steve May 31, 2022 9:10:12 GMT -8 |
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l Things We should want to Talk About A spot for friendly conversation. History with other forums has made this one where political opinions are NOT advised! Topics should be non volatile and of general interest. Of course we are trying for replies to post |
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Security Cameras at Cottonwood by candy May 22, 2022 7:30:08 GMT -8 |
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Let's Read... ...or Listen. Maybe your eyesight is a bit of a challenge? Maybe you'd like to just sit and listen. Use the Placerville Library, sure, but there are options: Find FREE books to read, audio books to listen to, and even books to buy! |
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To LISTEN to a Book, go with Audible by Steve Jun 3, 2022 12:13:37 GMT -8 |
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Music via Wi-Fi So many choices, so much to discover. Radios still deserve a place in your life, but now the cool kids listen to music over Wi-Fi and get more. Check these suggestions. |
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Missing Janice Joplin? Try Beth Hart! by Steve Jan 7, 2023 11:16:02 GMT -8 |
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Local Places to Visit. Many surprises... Take a day and go experience a local feature. Visit Coloma and Sutter's Mill. There's a Zoo in Folsom. Wineries? Sure! Lots of interesting ways to spend a day and still get back before dark. Take a friend and go have a day away from Cottonwood. Take a picnic and go to the lake at Sly Park. |
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Local Field Trips FOR FUTURE PLANNING! by Steve Jul 14, 2021 11:24:06 GMT -8 |
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Comcast or AT&T? If you are paying big money for cable TV (and you are!), you will be interested in what Streaming can provide. Not sure what that is? You need an Internet connection, and then you can start saving money watching TV with Wi-Fi. Here is the info you need... |
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The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) for WiFi by Steve Sept 24, 2022 17:36:03 GMT -8 |
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From Power Loss, to Cooking, and more. Xfinity wi-fi for your phone? Maybe! T-Mobile's unlimitred Data? You should be interested. What about battery drain when the power goes out? And learn how Alexa can make life easier. Why a Tablet is better than a smartphone for online browsing, etc. And how wi-fi can serve your TV. Really! Oh yes, some Kitchen stuff! |
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Why You should want a Tablet by Steve Jun 7, 2022 5:30:44 GMT -8 |
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Kamps and PG&E, etc. These are things where you have a chance to catch a break. Depending on a few circumstances, you will save money HEAP. Maybe you can use your cell phone with Comcast Wi-Fi and cancel your separate dell service. |
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Be Ready for a Blackout by Steve Jul 17, 2021 7:11:17 GMT -8 |
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What about Power Outages? As fire weather makes the news, PG&E has permission to CUT POWER! High winds are a problem. Maybe a hard rain again some day? Who knows? Whatever might cause a blackout, read how to be ready for the dark. |
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Emergency Light Switches? Yes! by Steve May 27, 2022 5:45:08 GMT -8 |