It is another beautiful day and Mom and I will be leaving in awhile for Liz and Nelson’s for another picnic. We got the invitation earlier in the day.
Last night was a blast. There were a lot of people. Many I didn’t recognize (aka know) but some I met. One man that I was talking to was 98 and very with it and apparently a Superintendent of schools in the early 70’s. He knew Mom through the HRD board she was active on many years ago. The food was out of this world. They had appetizers (chips and dips, vegetable platters) and for the main course they had pizza. Apparently a catering service out of new haven does mobile pizza. They had a brick oven pizza and they made all kinds. The chefs were 4 guys all from Pepe’s and Bar Pizza. It was a lot of fun. There were plenty of desserts. We left a little after 9 (the longest we have ever stayed at any party).
When we got home I took a bath and got into my pajamas and watched TV. I couldn’t believe it when I realized it was Midnight. Mom and I went to bed shortly after that.
This morning I got up around 6 and watched NCIS Marathon. I watched it until noon and then took a bath and got dressed. I had some breakfast and now I am trying to get some stuff done.
Mom is still concerned with my face being flushed. She says it’s not hot enough for me to be doing this. Hello? She is wondering if it is my blood pressure I told her I would get it checked. I told her I was leaning against sheets and pillows (in English that’s lying across the bed). I do admit I did have another little headache but I think its just sinuses.
Well I showed Mom the two dresses I plan on wearing for the Jessica and Chris’s wedding next week. They are perfect. The shoes just need to be cleaned well at least one of them does. The white ones are fine.
Okay well I am going to close out for now have a beautiful afternoon and evening.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Our plans changed
Hey everyone hope you are enjoying this beautiful day. Mine didn’t start off too well. I woke up with a Migraine and I ended up getting sick a few times. I did get to the nursing home to drop off magazines Mom wanted there but I spoke to Angie and told her I couldn’t stay. She understood and told me to get better.
When I got home I went to lie down and was able to fall asleep until 12:30 or so. I was feeling better but it did come back again a little later on. Mom was starting to bake another pie and we got a call that Mike and Tessa invited us to Ben Blake’s home for a picnic. We are leaving here in about 45 minutes or so.
Not much else to tell you. Last night Mom and I had spaghetti for dinner and watched TV. I was in bed by 9:30.
I am going to move some emails while waiting for Mom to get changed. Have a great night and we will see you later.
When I got home I went to lie down and was able to fall asleep until 12:30 or so. I was feeling better but it did come back again a little later on. Mom was starting to bake another pie and we got a call that Mike and Tessa invited us to Ben Blake’s home for a picnic. We are leaving here in about 45 minutes or so.
Not much else to tell you. Last night Mom and I had spaghetti for dinner and watched TV. I was in bed by 9:30.
I am going to move some emails while waiting for Mom to get changed. Have a great night and we will see you later.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
What a Gorgeous Day
It is an absolutely beautiful day. The sun is shining and the temps are at 73 and it is not even noon yet. I just read where the pollen count is very high for this area and yet I don’t feel sick or stuffed or sneezing. It is supposed to be partly cloudy (or partly sunny depending on your view) and it looks like we are supposed to get some thunderstorms around 6 or 7 tonight and rain for the rest of the night.
I tried to get up very early this morning to start the whole seasonal wardrobe change but I stayed in bed until 8 and then started on the laundry. I have all the winter and spring clothes on the bed in the spare room and as soon as the rest of it is done the other stuff will come down.
Mom is out at a flooring place where my cousin Chris works to window shop for new floors. She is thinking about replacing the floor in the kitchen (its 40 plus years old) and she is contemplating whether or not to get it done.
Mom has invited our friends Mike and Tess for a cook out tomorrow afternoon around 5. The menu is going to have grilled Salmon, vegetables, and salad. I am looking forward to this. We always have a great time with them.
Mom came back around 1. The store was closed so she went on to Costco (one of our favorite places to shop) and got some stuff. Now she is going to make some appetizers for tomorrow (and probably any upcoming activities). She is having a hard time finding the recipe.
I have noticed that the clouds are getting a little darker then they were 2 hours ago. It’s amazing how quickly the weather changes. Yeah I know its New England. Just have to wait five minutes and it will change—again.
Well I am going to get back to the wardrobe changing and see what else I can do in this room. Enjoy…
I tried to get up very early this morning to start the whole seasonal wardrobe change but I stayed in bed until 8 and then started on the laundry. I have all the winter and spring clothes on the bed in the spare room and as soon as the rest of it is done the other stuff will come down.
Mom is out at a flooring place where my cousin Chris works to window shop for new floors. She is thinking about replacing the floor in the kitchen (its 40 plus years old) and she is contemplating whether or not to get it done.
Mom has invited our friends Mike and Tess for a cook out tomorrow afternoon around 5. The menu is going to have grilled Salmon, vegetables, and salad. I am looking forward to this. We always have a great time with them.
Mom came back around 1. The store was closed so she went on to Costco (one of our favorite places to shop) and got some stuff. Now she is going to make some appetizers for tomorrow (and probably any upcoming activities). She is having a hard time finding the recipe.
I have noticed that the clouds are getting a little darker then they were 2 hours ago. It’s amazing how quickly the weather changes. Yeah I know its New England. Just have to wait five minutes and it will change—again.
Well I am going to get back to the wardrobe changing and see what else I can do in this room. Enjoy…
Friday, May 28, 2010
The Weekend is Here
Well the weekend has officially begun. I worked until 4 and then went out to dinner with the Rubinstein’s to the Outback Restaurant on Marshall Hill Road in Orange. We started off with the Blooming Onion and sodas and bread, and I had creamed onion soup. I have had other onion soups but not like this. I plan on having it again some time. I had steak and shrimp, while Mike had a half of crab legs while Roberta had steak medallions and vegetables. I had vegetables with mine and of course we had dessert.
For the next hour and half we caught up with our family and work. Unfortunately Roberta got into a slight accident. She was turning a corner in Trumbull and didn’t see a pole. It caused her car door some real damage. They have a wedding to go to sometime soon and then will have a farewell party sometime in June for their daughter and son in law.
We had a lot of fun and laughed and joked all the way home. When I got home Mom was in the back room watching Washington Week on PBS. I came upstairs and watched NCIS and then got changed into my jammies.
My arms and legs are kind of achy so I don’t know how long I will be writing tonight. Besides I am planning on getting up very early tomorrow and start the laundry and get the summer clothes out.
Tomorrow and Sunday will be cleaning days. I will vacuum and dust and get rid of all the papers I have in this room. Of course will notorize them for the different files. At some point Mom and will probably have a cookout. Mom did invite Bob and Ethel but I don’t know if they responded yet.
Monday I will probably work on the computer and watch NCIS Marathon. I am hoping to clean out old emails and get rid of papers that day too.
Okay well its time for me to hit the sack so I will say good night.
For the next hour and half we caught up with our family and work. Unfortunately Roberta got into a slight accident. She was turning a corner in Trumbull and didn’t see a pole. It caused her car door some real damage. They have a wedding to go to sometime soon and then will have a farewell party sometime in June for their daughter and son in law.
We had a lot of fun and laughed and joked all the way home. When I got home Mom was in the back room watching Washington Week on PBS. I came upstairs and watched NCIS and then got changed into my jammies.
My arms and legs are kind of achy so I don’t know how long I will be writing tonight. Besides I am planning on getting up very early tomorrow and start the laundry and get the summer clothes out.
Tomorrow and Sunday will be cleaning days. I will vacuum and dust and get rid of all the papers I have in this room. Of course will notorize them for the different files. At some point Mom and will probably have a cookout. Mom did invite Bob and Ethel but I don’t know if they responded yet.
Monday I will probably work on the computer and watch NCIS Marathon. I am hoping to clean out old emails and get rid of papers that day too.
Okay well its time for me to hit the sack so I will say good night.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Dinner and a Movie
Wow that storm that came through the state very early this morning was incredible. The lightening was pretty cool and the thunder started much later and then the rain came. It played havoc on my ankle for most of the night. It still is a little now. According to the radio several areas have power outages and downed wires.
Mom went to bed before midnight after spending the day shopping and cleaning. She wants me to put the light shade up in the bathroom and put the screen door up as well. I suggested that Dave come and help because her back was going to give out. I called Dave and asked him and he said he would be there by 5. He had just flown in from a flight and was relaxing before heading back to CT.
Mom had a bit of news for me. She either talked with Bob or spent time with him and they talked about the kids and the weekend. First John is going to try out of for Special forces again and if he doesn’t make it this time he will be going to Korea. Diane was in town for the last couple of days and will be heading to LA for the tour but she will be taking two weeks off to go back to Viet Nam and teach the kids there. Exactly what not sure but I told Terry that it could be singing and stuff like that. She told me it would be totally up to me to contribute but she was hoping I would. I was thinking of maybe giving her money for it.
Mom says she talked with Liz yesterday and they had a great conversation Liz bought 5 tickets to the Doo Wop show sponsored for Bridges. That is going to be on June 25. Mom was sort of wondering earlier in the week if Liz was mad at Mom. I told her no.
Even though she was a bit annoying about how Mom doesn’t understand all that she did for Jim Then conversation didn’t last long as something took our attention elsewhere but I never said anything to Mom about it.
I have been getting agitated this afternoon. Anytime the cell phone is within a short distance from the computer that loud buzzing noise is going on. People are getting on my last nerves as well.
Mom went to bed before midnight after spending the day shopping and cleaning. She wants me to put the light shade up in the bathroom and put the screen door up as well. I suggested that Dave come and help because her back was going to give out. I called Dave and asked him and he said he would be there by 5. He had just flown in from a flight and was relaxing before heading back to CT.
Mom had a bit of news for me. She either talked with Bob or spent time with him and they talked about the kids and the weekend. First John is going to try out of for Special forces again and if he doesn’t make it this time he will be going to Korea. Diane was in town for the last couple of days and will be heading to LA for the tour but she will be taking two weeks off to go back to Viet Nam and teach the kids there. Exactly what not sure but I told Terry that it could be singing and stuff like that. She told me it would be totally up to me to contribute but she was hoping I would. I was thinking of maybe giving her money for it.
Mom says she talked with Liz yesterday and they had a great conversation Liz bought 5 tickets to the Doo Wop show sponsored for Bridges. That is going to be on June 25. Mom was sort of wondering earlier in the week if Liz was mad at Mom. I told her no.
Even though she was a bit annoying about how Mom doesn’t understand all that she did for Jim Then conversation didn’t last long as something took our attention elsewhere but I never said anything to Mom about it.
I have been getting agitated this afternoon. Anytime the cell phone is within a short distance from the computer that loud buzzing noise is going on. People are getting on my last nerves as well.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Making Definite dinner plans
Well it looks like I am making definite plans for Dinner and a movie with Dave on Thursday. I got an email confirmation either late last night or early this morning from him. I suspect we are going to salute Restaurant on Old Gate Lane in Milford. I have been hearing mixed reviews of this of late.
I think this is probably the opportunity for us to discuss the trip to Niagara Falls. He tells me that air fair wouldn’t have been included in the prices I saw. The trip I saw was for 9 days. There is one in the fall and then again in early summer. I would need time to get my passport.
On Friday will be my dinner “date” with the Rubinstein’s. As I said last night we will go to Outback or perhaps The Texas Road house or even Savin Rock Roasting Company. These so far are my favorite steakhouses in the area.
There was an accident in New Haven this morning that tied up traffic from Exit 42 on into the city. I was able to get off at Kimberly Avenue and go through that part of New Haven. I managed to get to the office a little after 8.
Spent the morning readdressing stuff and then online through out the morning. Lock box mail came early and was finished early (like that). I had a scrambled egg on whole wheat (was to include avocado and cheese but they left it out-no big deal) and coffee. I ran into a coworker who has been on out on Medical leave and just came back Monday.
At lunch time I went for my walk. The temperatures were high but I am not sure just how high. I had ordered a fajita for lunch and had that when I got back. The afternoon was filled with finishing the mail.
OT was fun. I joked with Joanie and Annette while doing the NOPPS. I admitted to Gayle earlier that the NOPPS tend to be slow going. She agreed. They have to be done but they are not my favorite things to scan.
There was an article as an alert for tomorrows paper about Polanski and his legal trouble. When I read it I couldn’t understand what the resolutions were. I couldn’t understand it.
I think this is probably the opportunity for us to discuss the trip to Niagara Falls. He tells me that air fair wouldn’t have been included in the prices I saw. The trip I saw was for 9 days. There is one in the fall and then again in early summer. I would need time to get my passport.
On Friday will be my dinner “date” with the Rubinstein’s. As I said last night we will go to Outback or perhaps The Texas Road house or even Savin Rock Roasting Company. These so far are my favorite steakhouses in the area.
There was an accident in New Haven this morning that tied up traffic from Exit 42 on into the city. I was able to get off at Kimberly Avenue and go through that part of New Haven. I managed to get to the office a little after 8.
Spent the morning readdressing stuff and then online through out the morning. Lock box mail came early and was finished early (like that). I had a scrambled egg on whole wheat (was to include avocado and cheese but they left it out-no big deal) and coffee. I ran into a coworker who has been on out on Medical leave and just came back Monday.
At lunch time I went for my walk. The temperatures were high but I am not sure just how high. I had ordered a fajita for lunch and had that when I got back. The afternoon was filled with finishing the mail.
OT was fun. I joked with Joanie and Annette while doing the NOPPS. I admitted to Gayle earlier that the NOPPS tend to be slow going. She agreed. They have to be done but they are not my favorite things to scan.
There was an article as an alert for tomorrows paper about Polanski and his legal trouble. When I read it I couldn’t understand what the resolutions were. I couldn’t understand it.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
7 months from Today is
I heard this bright and early this morning on the way to work. There are seven months until Christmas Day. Yeah no pressure there! I expect to be good at finances and able to get things done early. Every year I plan on making the Christmas card list early and send them out early. It usually doesn’t work out that way. I hope it will be different this year.
Sunday was quite a busy day. I had bingo and as I expected none of the girls or guy came because of the prom the night before. Natalie was there but still not completely recovered from her back. I didn’t go to church so I went over and spent the next two hours with Liz and the kids. They are just arrived before I did and was having “lunch”. We played outside with badminton and letters and looking at new clothes Liz had bought for them.
After that I met Dave downtown and we went to the Bob Cook Memorial race. Desiree Fontaine from Channel 8 traffic was the MC and was very nice. Music was provided by Rumrunners. We registered and got our goody bag. We ran into some people Dave knew and we chatted. As time got closer for the race to start we all met at the end of the Driveway and Helwig Street and had some last minute speeches and stuff we were off. We walked to Fort Trumbull. It was along the beach and near the Yacht club. There were some hills and beautiful homes and condos along the way. Dave was obviously way ahead of me so he was on his way back (the end of the route was by the Hebert’s house on Shell Avenue). I met a guy who basically asked me out on a date. A fact I related to Mom just tonight. I wasn’t sure how she would react. She didn’t take it badly. Anyway it took me an hour and 4 second to do the route. Dave and I met up near the “food court”. He decided we were not going to the restaurant but have our dinner there. It wasn’t a bad call on that one.
After we had our complementary ice cream from Scoopie Do we headed back to the car. I made some calls to Liz and Mom to tell them I survived the walk and that I would be very tired by the time I got home. Dave and I made tentative plans to have dinner and a movie on Thursday. Dave went home and I left for Telka’s.
The fundraiser was one we had ten years ago. It was a Partylite party. The woman who was “hosting” was a co worker of Telka’s. I was the first one and then the girls came and then Jolyn and Roberta. There was food (of course and yes I ate). I told the girls about the young girl who was dumped before the prom. After having refreshments I left for home.
Monday was incredibly busy. Graduation was held that day and as expected the parking garages were full. I did manage to get a spot on the 8th level. It was inconvenient as I had bought stuff for Gayle’s return. AT lunch I went for a walk and could see the commencement activities continuing. Streets were blocked off until late in the day. Traffic was heavy the entire time. I had my session with Debra. It was great.
Mom went to Senator Gayle Slosberg’s convention in West Haven. She was asked by David (Gayle’s husband) to give the nominating speech. She spent the entire day working on it.
Today was a long day as well. I had another night of interrupted sleep. I think this makes the third night in a row. I went to work got a lot done except for the lobby mail. That will be the first thing to do tomorrow. Gayle and I talked about the Authorizations that I had been sending out. She gave me some important tips. I went out for a 25 minute walk again and notice the continuing exodus of students on the campus. I worked until 6 and was home by 6:30. We had to rush into dinner as Mom had to be at the Living Treasure ceremony at City Hall. After watching NCIS I went for antoehr walk.
Now I am going to bed.
Sunday was quite a busy day. I had bingo and as I expected none of the girls or guy came because of the prom the night before. Natalie was there but still not completely recovered from her back. I didn’t go to church so I went over and spent the next two hours with Liz and the kids. They are just arrived before I did and was having “lunch”. We played outside with badminton and letters and looking at new clothes Liz had bought for them.
After that I met Dave downtown and we went to the Bob Cook Memorial race. Desiree Fontaine from Channel 8 traffic was the MC and was very nice. Music was provided by Rumrunners. We registered and got our goody bag. We ran into some people Dave knew and we chatted. As time got closer for the race to start we all met at the end of the Driveway and Helwig Street and had some last minute speeches and stuff we were off. We walked to Fort Trumbull. It was along the beach and near the Yacht club. There were some hills and beautiful homes and condos along the way. Dave was obviously way ahead of me so he was on his way back (the end of the route was by the Hebert’s house on Shell Avenue). I met a guy who basically asked me out on a date. A fact I related to Mom just tonight. I wasn’t sure how she would react. She didn’t take it badly. Anyway it took me an hour and 4 second to do the route. Dave and I met up near the “food court”. He decided we were not going to the restaurant but have our dinner there. It wasn’t a bad call on that one.
After we had our complementary ice cream from Scoopie Do we headed back to the car. I made some calls to Liz and Mom to tell them I survived the walk and that I would be very tired by the time I got home. Dave and I made tentative plans to have dinner and a movie on Thursday. Dave went home and I left for Telka’s.
The fundraiser was one we had ten years ago. It was a Partylite party. The woman who was “hosting” was a co worker of Telka’s. I was the first one and then the girls came and then Jolyn and Roberta. There was food (of course and yes I ate). I told the girls about the young girl who was dumped before the prom. After having refreshments I left for home.
Monday was incredibly busy. Graduation was held that day and as expected the parking garages were full. I did manage to get a spot on the 8th level. It was inconvenient as I had bought stuff for Gayle’s return. AT lunch I went for a walk and could see the commencement activities continuing. Streets were blocked off until late in the day. Traffic was heavy the entire time. I had my session with Debra. It was great.
Mom went to Senator Gayle Slosberg’s convention in West Haven. She was asked by David (Gayle’s husband) to give the nominating speech. She spent the entire day working on it.
Today was a long day as well. I had another night of interrupted sleep. I think this makes the third night in a row. I went to work got a lot done except for the lobby mail. That will be the first thing to do tomorrow. Gayle and I talked about the Authorizations that I had been sending out. She gave me some important tips. I went out for a 25 minute walk again and notice the continuing exodus of students on the campus. I worked until 6 and was home by 6:30. We had to rush into dinner as Mom had to be at the Living Treasure ceremony at City Hall. After watching NCIS I went for antoehr walk.
Now I am going to bed.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Aw Man
It happened again. I woke up around 2 and haven’t been able to get back to sleep yet. It happened yesterday too. Of course it didn’t help to get the Charlie horse either but that went away by mid afternoon. I went to bed last night before 9 so that’s probably the reason why I woke up so early.
I have been surfing the web by going to the forums and emails and stuff. I even was watching TV. I was not really successful there. I probably will fall asleep until the alarm goes off (I have it set for 6:30) but I don’t know what will happen.
I have a really long day a head of me. I have the bingo, church, the cancer walk, and then dinner with Dave and then the meeting with the woman’s club. I probably should do some laundry but I don’t feel like it.
I did manage to fall back to sleep but when the alarm went off I stayed in bed until 7. I went back to surfing the net and then started getting ready for Bingo. I could hear Mom getting up and going to have her coffee and paper.
It is now getting late and I need to get going. If I don’t get back too late or if I am not too tired I will write about the walk. If not I will have to do it tomorrow.
I have been surfing the web by going to the forums and emails and stuff. I even was watching TV. I was not really successful there. I probably will fall asleep until the alarm goes off (I have it set for 6:30) but I don’t know what will happen.
I have a really long day a head of me. I have the bingo, church, the cancer walk, and then dinner with Dave and then the meeting with the woman’s club. I probably should do some laundry but I don’t feel like it.
I did manage to fall back to sleep but when the alarm went off I stayed in bed until 7. I went back to surfing the net and then started getting ready for Bingo. I could hear Mom getting up and going to have her coffee and paper.
It is now getting late and I need to get going. If I don’t get back too late or if I am not too tired I will write about the walk. If not I will have to do it tomorrow.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
May 22, 2010
It is afternoon now and I have been home from work bout 20 minutes. Mom was out back watching the Democratic State Convention in Hartford. I told her that our friend CT Bob (http://ctbob.blogspot.com/) wrote about last night’s festivities in his blog. I will be reading it later. I haven’t gotten a call from Milford Delegates to attend so I don’t think I will be there this year. Mom seems to think it’s too late.
Work went well. I am not sure just how many of us were there probably 8 or 10 at our end and more towards registration. I did get online and checked out my favorites and even checked some blogs.
I have to say I didn’t have any problems getting into work or finding a spot but it was clear in some areas of the city that commencement weekend was in full swing. People were walking around there were more cars around in one section then there were in others.
Well it is almost 5:30. I have been home since a little after 4 from the salon where I watched a young girl get ready for her prom. Lisa the owner was doing beautiful things to it. The girl began to cry and it was explained to me that her date and best friend told her earlier that he didn’t want to take her to the prom. I felt terrible and it brought back memories of Jim’s wedding. I told her to have a good time anyway and don’t think about this jerk.
I am going to go take care of dinner. We are having hamburgers and they will be on the grill. Actually Mom felt good enough to cook them and it is taking it slow so that’s okay.
The rest of the night will be relaxing and bopping to the NCIS marathon on USA. It started at 4 pm with Twilight and went on to the third season 2 part episode of Kill Ari. It will be on until 11 or 12 midnight
Work went well. I am not sure just how many of us were there probably 8 or 10 at our end and more towards registration. I did get online and checked out my favorites and even checked some blogs.
I have to say I didn’t have any problems getting into work or finding a spot but it was clear in some areas of the city that commencement weekend was in full swing. People were walking around there were more cars around in one section then there were in others.
Well it is almost 5:30. I have been home since a little after 4 from the salon where I watched a young girl get ready for her prom. Lisa the owner was doing beautiful things to it. The girl began to cry and it was explained to me that her date and best friend told her earlier that he didn’t want to take her to the prom. I felt terrible and it brought back memories of Jim’s wedding. I told her to have a good time anyway and don’t think about this jerk.
I am going to go take care of dinner. We are having hamburgers and they will be on the grill. Actually Mom felt good enough to cook them and it is taking it slow so that’s okay.
The rest of the night will be relaxing and bopping to the NCIS marathon on USA. It started at 4 pm with Twilight and went on to the third season 2 part episode of Kill Ari. It will be on until 11 or 12 midnight
Friday, May 21, 2010
TGIF
Traffic was a little heavy this morning and I thought I was going to rear end a couple of cars in front of me. When I get to the garage one woman walked down the ramp again. That just inflames me to no end. Don’t they get it they could cause accidents this way?
This morning was the long term breakfast in the board room and is customary when there is leftovers to have the rest of the staff participate afterwards. Today is was no different. I had a couple of pancakes and a serving of home-fries (the red potato type). It was good. Then again I don’t not like food….
I went for a late lunch and walked to the bank. It was absolutely beautiful. I was definitely over dressed with my long sleeves but as you know doctor says need coverage. There were a lot of people out enjoying the day as well.
I spent the afternoon opening the mail and readdressing stuff that needed to go to the doctors. I did the readdress mail until 5:30 when I ran out of inter-office envelopes. I decided I would clean the office a little.
The drive home was a bit slow through Long Wharf but I still managed to get home before 6:30. I found Mom in her pajamas and in her favorite spot. When I woke her she told me her back was out. It had been like that all week. It got progressively worse today. So now she is sitting on a heating pad and her attitude sucks.
I talked with Dave today about our plans for Sunday. I was originally not going to participate because I thought it would be too late but he says I can pay when I register at Lisman Landing (where the walk/run will be held). We have tentatively planned on having dinner at the new (new for us) restaurant on Old Gate Lane. We also have plans on talking about Niagara Falls.
Well I am going to go to sleep. I need to be at wrok by 8 and with Former President Clinton in town for class day I suspect traffic and parking will be a premium. I have no doubt come Monday when Commencement is held that we will have no problems parking as we were assured today via an email from Parking and transit.
This morning was the long term breakfast in the board room and is customary when there is leftovers to have the rest of the staff participate afterwards. Today is was no different. I had a couple of pancakes and a serving of home-fries (the red potato type). It was good. Then again I don’t not like food….
I went for a late lunch and walked to the bank. It was absolutely beautiful. I was definitely over dressed with my long sleeves but as you know doctor says need coverage. There were a lot of people out enjoying the day as well.
I spent the afternoon opening the mail and readdressing stuff that needed to go to the doctors. I did the readdress mail until 5:30 when I ran out of inter-office envelopes. I decided I would clean the office a little.
The drive home was a bit slow through Long Wharf but I still managed to get home before 6:30. I found Mom in her pajamas and in her favorite spot. When I woke her she told me her back was out. It had been like that all week. It got progressively worse today. So now she is sitting on a heating pad and her attitude sucks.
I talked with Dave today about our plans for Sunday. I was originally not going to participate because I thought it would be too late but he says I can pay when I register at Lisman Landing (where the walk/run will be held). We have tentatively planned on having dinner at the new (new for us) restaurant on Old Gate Lane. We also have plans on talking about Niagara Falls.
Well I am going to go to sleep. I need to be at wrok by 8 and with Former President Clinton in town for class day I suspect traffic and parking will be a premium. I have no doubt come Monday when Commencement is held that we will have no problems parking as we were assured today via an email from Parking and transit.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Lots of Things
There were a lot of things going on today. They were work, Political, Family, and health stuff all through out the day.
First thing this morning those of us who use the garages and parking lots were sent an email in regards to Monday’s Commencement. That’s right Yale University is holding commencement on Monday. Anyway, they are expecting 1,200 additional visitors for that day. So The university is asking those of us who having parking spaces either in the garages or parking lots find alternative solutions and leave spaces for a first come first serve for the guests. Some if not all are saying screw that. I just hope I have a spot come Monday morning.
Starting today my shared expenses with Mom went up. We discussed it earlier in the week and so today it went into effect. We discussed earlier in the week that 30% of my income should be going to the shared expenses. I am willing to do this. I just have to remember that from now on. I also paid her the money from the car repair from last month.
The Convention went very well and very quick. Linda S was the temporary chairperson and we voted in the permanent chair and the secretary and then we went through the nominations and acceptance speeches. Mom did very well with her nomination speeches. The entire proceeding took less then half an hour. We went to the Stone Bridge for wings and pasta. I was there until 7:30 I guess. I gave a contribution to the DTC. Mike asked if I could be on standby for the final night of the State convention and so it looks like I might be going.
I got a Facebook friend request from Jamie sometime today. He spelled the Phelan name wrong so I wasn’t sure if it was him but I see that Mom, Kristina, Emily, and Liz have all added him as a friend so it was legit.
Well even though I had six cups of coffee this morning I think I am going to try and get some sleep. I really need it.
First thing this morning those of us who use the garages and parking lots were sent an email in regards to Monday’s Commencement. That’s right Yale University is holding commencement on Monday. Anyway, they are expecting 1,200 additional visitors for that day. So The university is asking those of us who having parking spaces either in the garages or parking lots find alternative solutions and leave spaces for a first come first serve for the guests. Some if not all are saying screw that. I just hope I have a spot come Monday morning.
Starting today my shared expenses with Mom went up. We discussed it earlier in the week and so today it went into effect. We discussed earlier in the week that 30% of my income should be going to the shared expenses. I am willing to do this. I just have to remember that from now on. I also paid her the money from the car repair from last month.
The Convention went very well and very quick. Linda S was the temporary chairperson and we voted in the permanent chair and the secretary and then we went through the nominations and acceptance speeches. Mom did very well with her nomination speeches. The entire proceeding took less then half an hour. We went to the Stone Bridge for wings and pasta. I was there until 7:30 I guess. I gave a contribution to the DTC. Mike asked if I could be on standby for the final night of the State convention and so it looks like I might be going.
I got a Facebook friend request from Jamie sometime today. He spelled the Phelan name wrong so I wasn’t sure if it was him but I see that Mom, Kristina, Emily, and Liz have all added him as a friend so it was legit.
Well even though I had six cups of coffee this morning I think I am going to try and get some sleep. I really need it.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Should I be worried?
As many of you who have been following my blog might know I talked about doing my taxes and completing them by April 13, 2010. The state taxes were mailed on the 15th. On line there was a message it would be six or seven weeks before I would get the state taxes. As it is the 19th right now I am wondering if I need to be worried. I have been checking my account ever other day (don’t want to be anal about it) and there has not been anything. One of the thoughts I briefly entertained was maybe I will be audited?
Work went by quickly. I was able to get all the daily mail done and made progress with the readdress mail. Despite the fact I found a pile or two of Authorizations on my desk. OT was pretty funny. Joanie and I got really silly over a joke we told each other.
Mom was home and in her pajamas when I got home. She had been at a meeting for few hours today and had only been home a short time. She put the eggplant she prepared last night in the oven for our dinner. While we waited for the eggplant to cook she worked on the nominating speeches she will be giving tomorrow at the convention at city hall. As I am writing this she is continuing to work on them. She had to make some calls regarding an issue for one of her boards. It didn’t sound good but I am sure it will be resolved.
Tomorrow is pay day and bill paying day. I will be giving mom the money for the car repair from last month. She will be happy about that. While I am working Mom will be having lunch with the Knitwits and then getting ready for the convention. We decided that we would be going in separate cars as she didn’t want to go to Stonebridge after the convention. I don’t think I want to be staying all that long either as it is NCIS marathon night with USA and ION.
I finally made an appointment to get my hair done for Saturday. I wanted it for 3 pm but I got a call back on my phone asking if it would be better at 3:30. We played telephone tag.
I moved around some emails and I was going to stay up and do it but I am starting to get tired again so I think I will just head on to bed.
Work went by quickly. I was able to get all the daily mail done and made progress with the readdress mail. Despite the fact I found a pile or two of Authorizations on my desk. OT was pretty funny. Joanie and I got really silly over a joke we told each other.
Mom was home and in her pajamas when I got home. She had been at a meeting for few hours today and had only been home a short time. She put the eggplant she prepared last night in the oven for our dinner. While we waited for the eggplant to cook she worked on the nominating speeches she will be giving tomorrow at the convention at city hall. As I am writing this she is continuing to work on them. She had to make some calls regarding an issue for one of her boards. It didn’t sound good but I am sure it will be resolved.
Tomorrow is pay day and bill paying day. I will be giving mom the money for the car repair from last month. She will be happy about that. While I am working Mom will be having lunch with the Knitwits and then getting ready for the convention. We decided that we would be going in separate cars as she didn’t want to go to Stonebridge after the convention. I don’t think I want to be staying all that long either as it is NCIS marathon night with USA and ION.
I finally made an appointment to get my hair done for Saturday. I wanted it for 3 pm but I got a call back on my phone asking if it would be better at 3:30. We played telephone tag.
I moved around some emails and I was going to stay up and do it but I am starting to get tired again so I think I will just head on to bed.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
The Birthday Lunch
The Birthday lunch turned into a birthday breakfast. It had been decided we would order from Corner Deli anything we wanted. I decided that I would go to the bank when it opened. I left there at 9 and was back at 9:30. I ordered pancakes. It came to about $5 and change and donated money for LG’s meal. She was pleased but she was still playing games with people.
We had a visit from Gayle and she looked wonderful. She visitied with us for about half hour and told us what was happening and that she would be returning part time for a while. She is coming back on Monday.
We also discovered we will not be getting a pay stub anymore. HR sent out an email today that we can manage and see our stub online but we will not be getting a paper stub. It doesn’t bother me I just usually shred them. There are others who feel differently though.
I stayed until six to catch up on mail work and then went home. Mom was home and watching TV and cooking chicken. She reminded me that Bulk Pick up was going to be tomorrow and that perhaps I should go through stuff I won’t want. Uh was not happening considering I was tired and wanted to watch NCIS.
Well it is now getting late and I need to get to sleep. See you tomorrow.
We had a visit from Gayle and she looked wonderful. She visitied with us for about half hour and told us what was happening and that she would be returning part time for a while. She is coming back on Monday.
We also discovered we will not be getting a pay stub anymore. HR sent out an email today that we can manage and see our stub online but we will not be getting a paper stub. It doesn’t bother me I just usually shred them. There are others who feel differently though.
I stayed until six to catch up on mail work and then went home. Mom was home and watching TV and cooking chicken. She reminded me that Bulk Pick up was going to be tomorrow and that perhaps I should go through stuff I won’t want. Uh was not happening considering I was tired and wanted to watch NCIS.
Well it is now getting late and I need to get to sleep. See you tomorrow.
Monday, May 17, 2010
An Aggravating way to start the day
When I got into work today I was fine. I was in good spirits and ready to start the day. I was all set to do the campus mail tally until I knocked over my collection of used staples all over my key board!!!! I had to clear out the key board and use the canned air. I don’t think it took long to do it but it felt like it.
I get a call from the ITS –mail room complaining about the manual we sent out (well actually Maria R and her daughter did last Friday). They apparently didn’t have a “mail code”. (They were actually directories to find Drs) The guy was absolutely obnoxious. I had to yell at him to let me finish a sentence. I told him I would have Maria R call him back-I couldn’t find her number. I had to call Maria and leave a message with his name and number. I would later find out an email discussion was being held between Sally T and her about the directories. Now there are 8 bins with that crap in my office-again.
This definitely put a damper on my day but one thing that made it a lot nicer was a picture of a shoe store in Ireland. The name of the Shoe store was Phelan’s Shoe store. It was sent to me by my co-worker Jerri who had just returned from Ireland last Thursday. I sent the picture on to Mom and Liz and tonight I sent it to the boys.
The rest of the day was fine for the most part. LG was rather loud she was on the phone getting stuff ready for her surgery or something. Cam asked if we had a party for her on Friday and I looked at her and she explained it was LG’s birthday. No wonder she was the way she was all day. So as I was leaving discussions for lunch tomorrow were being taken care of.
The session with Debra was good. I told her about the weekend. We discovered that in June of this year we will have been meeting for nine years. She is reviewing my files for Aetna. I guess they want to do a review on the policy or something. I gave my blessing and I am fine with it but I can’t help but think they will not pay for this anymore.
Mom was finishing cooking the Stew when I got home. She had to be at Bridges by 7. It was delicious. After she left I finished dinner and watched NCIS.
I spent most of the time watching TV and occasionally getting online. I am still trying to update address books and lists and log sheets and get rid of stuff but I really am not doing too now.
I think its time for me to hit the hay..
I get a call from the ITS –mail room complaining about the manual we sent out (well actually Maria R and her daughter did last Friday). They apparently didn’t have a “mail code”. (They were actually directories to find Drs) The guy was absolutely obnoxious. I had to yell at him to let me finish a sentence. I told him I would have Maria R call him back-I couldn’t find her number. I had to call Maria and leave a message with his name and number. I would later find out an email discussion was being held between Sally T and her about the directories. Now there are 8 bins with that crap in my office-again.
This definitely put a damper on my day but one thing that made it a lot nicer was a picture of a shoe store in Ireland. The name of the Shoe store was Phelan’s Shoe store. It was sent to me by my co-worker Jerri who had just returned from Ireland last Thursday. I sent the picture on to Mom and Liz and tonight I sent it to the boys.
The rest of the day was fine for the most part. LG was rather loud she was on the phone getting stuff ready for her surgery or something. Cam asked if we had a party for her on Friday and I looked at her and she explained it was LG’s birthday. No wonder she was the way she was all day. So as I was leaving discussions for lunch tomorrow were being taken care of.
The session with Debra was good. I told her about the weekend. We discovered that in June of this year we will have been meeting for nine years. She is reviewing my files for Aetna. I guess they want to do a review on the policy or something. I gave my blessing and I am fine with it but I can’t help but think they will not pay for this anymore.
Mom was finishing cooking the Stew when I got home. She had to be at Bridges by 7. It was delicious. After she left I finished dinner and watched NCIS.
I spent most of the time watching TV and occasionally getting online. I am still trying to update address books and lists and log sheets and get rid of stuff but I really am not doing too now.
I think its time for me to hit the hay..
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Volunteering Day
It is almost 6 pm on a beautiful Sunday evening. Mom and I just finished having our dinner and in a while we will be going to a friends house (Beverly Striet-Kafalas’s) to stuff envelopes (a traditional part of campaign work). As you might recall last Tuesday was her nomination convention. I don’t know how long we will be there but I don’t think we will be there for very long.
Earlier today I received emails from both Rich S (Town Committee Chair) and Phil (District Chair) about this weeks meeting. This month’s Regular Town Committee will not be held because of the Convention that will be held on Thursday. That will be the nomination meetings (or re-nominations) of State Representatives of 119th, 118th, and of course our Registrar’s office. Mom will be doing the nomination speech for that one. That convention will be held at City Hall.
Phil asked me to send out the DTC minutes from Claire C (DTC Secretary) to the rest of the 4th District. Mom has suggested in the past for me to read the minutes to see how Claire does them. I am planning on it after we get home tonight.
Bingo went well. Bob M was there and had already set up the coffee. I chatted with him and then we started getting residents. I did call Marisa’s house to see if Marisa would not mind coming earlier to help one of the residents Ken to write letters. She came with Lea. Lea looked great. Lea called the numbers with me while we helped everyone who needed it including my friend Jenny.
One of the nurses asked me if the Recreation dept couldn’t get balloon for one of her patients and sing for his birthday. I told Bob about it and we got the name of the patient and got the balloon and we sang to him. He was thrilled.
I was very late for Church today. I helped with the patient transport back to rooms and nearly got into an argument with one rude CNA. Anyway, I also took Marisa home and then I got to the church by Noon. After church I was going to head to Liz’s but she wasn’t home so I came all the way home.
Mom spent the afternoon working on her annual reports for the Mental Health boards and committees and of course Bridges. I spent the afternoon updating telephone addresses and document logs, and birthday logs.
I am going to work on those lists before I go with Mom. I will see you all tomorrow.
Earlier today I received emails from both Rich S (Town Committee Chair) and Phil (District Chair) about this weeks meeting. This month’s Regular Town Committee will not be held because of the Convention that will be held on Thursday. That will be the nomination meetings (or re-nominations) of State Representatives of 119th, 118th, and of course our Registrar’s office. Mom will be doing the nomination speech for that one. That convention will be held at City Hall.
Phil asked me to send out the DTC minutes from Claire C (DTC Secretary) to the rest of the 4th District. Mom has suggested in the past for me to read the minutes to see how Claire does them. I am planning on it after we get home tonight.
Bingo went well. Bob M was there and had already set up the coffee. I chatted with him and then we started getting residents. I did call Marisa’s house to see if Marisa would not mind coming earlier to help one of the residents Ken to write letters. She came with Lea. Lea looked great. Lea called the numbers with me while we helped everyone who needed it including my friend Jenny.
One of the nurses asked me if the Recreation dept couldn’t get balloon for one of her patients and sing for his birthday. I told Bob about it and we got the name of the patient and got the balloon and we sang to him. He was thrilled.
I was very late for Church today. I helped with the patient transport back to rooms and nearly got into an argument with one rude CNA. Anyway, I also took Marisa home and then I got to the church by Noon. After church I was going to head to Liz’s but she wasn’t home so I came all the way home.
Mom spent the afternoon working on her annual reports for the Mental Health boards and committees and of course Bridges. I spent the afternoon updating telephone addresses and document logs, and birthday logs.
I am going to work on those lists before I go with Mom. I will see you all tomorrow.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Consumer Reports came out with this report for their June edition. When I spoke to a few of my fellow facebook mates they agreed some of it is common sense. For years people have said “don’t put your full birth date anywhere online”. However, I am not sure I agree with some of the other suggestions like the one where it says to have friends only. What if you want someone you haven’t seen in years and wanted to restart with them again maybe have them contact you through the facebook.
There was another article regarding facebook “etiquette” if you will. For example don’t post private messages to people via their walls. If you have their emails then email them. That makes sense.
I may have to go through all the sites I frequent and update my contact info. It is amazing and sometimes scary to think how all this could come back and bite you in the ass. The article that I mentioned first was to prevent identity theft. Okay updated my profile for that. Although there are others who probably have seen it already and what they do with it is curious.
I worked today. I was a bit late but I stayed until after 2. I wasn’t feeling well when I left. Mid morning I got the runs. It was really embarrassing. I cleaned up as well as I could but was anxious to go home.
I have been doing laundry and watching TV and getting rid of emails and keeping others that are going into the various journal files. I am trying to stay away from any foods right now and maybe later I will have something but I just don’t want to right now.
Oh Mr. V down the street brought home an 8 week old German shepherd pup. Name hasn’t been decided yet but he does come from Eastern Europe. Little pup is cute and soft and loveable. He was pretty exhausted yesterday. I am not sure what’s happening today but I bet it is interesting.
Roberta called from LV tonight. We talked for about 10 minutes and I told her how things were going…She and Mike is coming back later today from the trip. I went over and fed the cat and brought in the mail.
There was another article regarding facebook “etiquette” if you will. For example don’t post private messages to people via their walls. If you have their emails then email them. That makes sense.
I may have to go through all the sites I frequent and update my contact info. It is amazing and sometimes scary to think how all this could come back and bite you in the ass. The article that I mentioned first was to prevent identity theft. Okay updated my profile for that. Although there are others who probably have seen it already and what they do with it is curious.
I worked today. I was a bit late but I stayed until after 2. I wasn’t feeling well when I left. Mid morning I got the runs. It was really embarrassing. I cleaned up as well as I could but was anxious to go home.
I have been doing laundry and watching TV and getting rid of emails and keeping others that are going into the various journal files. I am trying to stay away from any foods right now and maybe later I will have something but I just don’t want to right now.
Oh Mr. V down the street brought home an 8 week old German shepherd pup. Name hasn’t been decided yet but he does come from Eastern Europe. Little pup is cute and soft and loveable. He was pretty exhausted yesterday. I am not sure what’s happening today but I bet it is interesting.
Roberta called from LV tonight. We talked for about 10 minutes and I told her how things were going…She and Mike is coming back later today from the trip. I went over and fed the cat and brought in the mail.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
The Creative Writing Contest Reception
The creative writing contest reception was held at the First Baptist Church in Milford tonight. I arrived a little after 6 and Telka and several of the girls from the girls club and Donna and Jolyn were there. I met Jolyn’s 82 year old Husband Judge and he was just so nice. I had the cream puffs and Donna put them in an aluminum tray. There were assortments of treats there. I avoided the chips and crackers but had plenty of sweets.
The winners and their families and friends started arriving after 6:30. Among them were Alberta Jagoe and her family. She even was greeted by Telka in her opening remarks. Alberta’s Granddaughter was one of the winners. There were at least 20 winners and they all brought up to seven people to watch them.
The whole ceremony lasted about an hour. There were pictures and chatting going on for brief time. We cleared out the place and then I left around 8 to go feed Junior. All in all we had a good time and turnout.
On the way home I stopped and fed Junior and played with her for about 15 or 20 minutes and caught some NCIS while I was there. I didn’t want Junior to feel neglected as I hadn’t been there last night (I did go this morning). I was home just before 9.
Mom was home from her meeting just before 8. She had gotten into her pajamas and was watching TV well actually the TV was watching her. She woke up when she heard me in the kitchen trying to find a vase for the carnation I got from Telka tonight. I told Mom how the reception went and that I saw the Jagoe Family.
I came upstairs and got changed and watched NCIS on USA and ION TV. The episodes on USA are from second season and the two on ION were from Season three.
Anyway, I could feel my legs and hands get stiff and sore so I took the plaquenil and hopefully they will stop the aches. If not I could always take the ibuprofen. I am going to give it some time before I do.
I had a good day at work. I got almost everything done but the lobby mail. I just ran out of time. I spent a lot of time on the readdress mail. That was only because the other mail was running late. Those piles are getting smaller. The things that are considered readdress are usually authorizations the Dr.’s need to see, seminars, conferences, and sometimes personal stuff. If they are medical reports I just send those off to Medical Records.
Mom and I had a visit from Claire D. She is an old friend who we have known for years. I first met her when she was a lunch room aide while I was in elementary school. Mom met her at the literary club. She would later teach Liz’s kids at Platt Tech. Her husband died in the last year or so. She has a reputation to be obnoxious and isn’t really liked. When I drove up to the house I didn’t recognize her. Mom had no idea she was hear (the stupid door bell was flaking again) Anyway she wanted to catch up with Mom and asked about Liz and the boys. I can’t believe how different she looked. I really didn’t recognize her until she spoke.
She didn’t stay long as Mom had to get ready for a meeting and had to be out of the house by 5:30. I had to get ready myself. It was very sad really.
Mom says the guy came and gave an estimate on the paint job and it will be rather expensive $36K. He will do all of downstairs and the hallways. He has convinced Mom to take the wall paper down. Mom didn’t show him my room because she wasn’t sure what they would fine. I am glad too. He isn’t going to start until June and it will take about a month to get it done. I am not sure if he is doing the bedrooms or if we are. Who ever does it I need to start getting rid of stuff that I am not looking at or looking through. I may have to record them in log (if it is pen pal stuff) and other stuff like that.
I will start that this weekend or so but for now I am going to bed.
The winners and their families and friends started arriving after 6:30. Among them were Alberta Jagoe and her family. She even was greeted by Telka in her opening remarks. Alberta’s Granddaughter was one of the winners. There were at least 20 winners and they all brought up to seven people to watch them.
The whole ceremony lasted about an hour. There were pictures and chatting going on for brief time. We cleared out the place and then I left around 8 to go feed Junior. All in all we had a good time and turnout.
On the way home I stopped and fed Junior and played with her for about 15 or 20 minutes and caught some NCIS while I was there. I didn’t want Junior to feel neglected as I hadn’t been there last night (I did go this morning). I was home just before 9.
Mom was home from her meeting just before 8. She had gotten into her pajamas and was watching TV well actually the TV was watching her. She woke up when she heard me in the kitchen trying to find a vase for the carnation I got from Telka tonight. I told Mom how the reception went and that I saw the Jagoe Family.
I came upstairs and got changed and watched NCIS on USA and ION TV. The episodes on USA are from second season and the two on ION were from Season three.
Anyway, I could feel my legs and hands get stiff and sore so I took the plaquenil and hopefully they will stop the aches. If not I could always take the ibuprofen. I am going to give it some time before I do.
I had a good day at work. I got almost everything done but the lobby mail. I just ran out of time. I spent a lot of time on the readdress mail. That was only because the other mail was running late. Those piles are getting smaller. The things that are considered readdress are usually authorizations the Dr.’s need to see, seminars, conferences, and sometimes personal stuff. If they are medical reports I just send those off to Medical Records.
Mom and I had a visit from Claire D. She is an old friend who we have known for years. I first met her when she was a lunch room aide while I was in elementary school. Mom met her at the literary club. She would later teach Liz’s kids at Platt Tech. Her husband died in the last year or so. She has a reputation to be obnoxious and isn’t really liked. When I drove up to the house I didn’t recognize her. Mom had no idea she was hear (the stupid door bell was flaking again) Anyway she wanted to catch up with Mom and asked about Liz and the boys. I can’t believe how different she looked. I really didn’t recognize her until she spoke.
She didn’t stay long as Mom had to get ready for a meeting and had to be out of the house by 5:30. I had to get ready myself. It was very sad really.
Mom says the guy came and gave an estimate on the paint job and it will be rather expensive $36K. He will do all of downstairs and the hallways. He has convinced Mom to take the wall paper down. Mom didn’t show him my room because she wasn’t sure what they would fine. I am glad too. He isn’t going to start until June and it will take about a month to get it done. I am not sure if he is doing the bedrooms or if we are. Who ever does it I need to start getting rid of stuff that I am not looking at or looking through. I may have to record them in log (if it is pen pal stuff) and other stuff like that.
I will start that this weekend or so but for now I am going to bed.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
We are going to paint the House
It looks like Mom is going to get the house painted. At least indoors she wants to have painted. She had been entertaining the thought for a while and I guess is moving along. She wants to take each room at a time and start in the blue room. I think she also wants to do it all in white. I am not sure what to expect on that one. It will take a long time and I am not sure if we are doing it ourselves or someone will do it for us. Either way I am going to have clean this room up again and perhaps throw stuff out again.
I have to say I am not really feeling well. This morning it started but it went away for a bit after I had several golden Oreos. Late in the afternoon and after lunch I started feeling bad again. I sent an email to Telka to let her know I wouldn’t be coming to the meeting.
AT lunch time I went to the bank so that I could pay my IOU at Paula’s and get gas later. It was really cold and rainy. I had to throw my umbrella away because it was really getting destroyed.
It was nearly 5 when I got home. I didn’t feed the cat tonight but I knew it had enough food. I spent the evening eating lightly and watching TV. I did take the pink stuff and it did make me feel better. I got the garbage out as well.
Mom came home around 9. She had a meeting in Wethersfield at 4. She said the meeting was very interesting. She was tired though and got into her pajamas. I got ready for bed
Now that I am ready for bed I am going to say good night. I want to get up early and get to the cat and get to the office fairly early.
I have to say I am not really feeling well. This morning it started but it went away for a bit after I had several golden Oreos. Late in the afternoon and after lunch I started feeling bad again. I sent an email to Telka to let her know I wouldn’t be coming to the meeting.
AT lunch time I went to the bank so that I could pay my IOU at Paula’s and get gas later. It was really cold and rainy. I had to throw my umbrella away because it was really getting destroyed.
It was nearly 5 when I got home. I didn’t feed the cat tonight but I knew it had enough food. I spent the evening eating lightly and watching TV. I did take the pink stuff and it did make me feel better. I got the garbage out as well.
Mom came home around 9. She had a meeting in Wethersfield at 4. She said the meeting was very interesting. She was tired though and got into her pajamas. I got ready for bed
Now that I am ready for bed I am going to say good night. I want to get up early and get to the cat and get to the office fairly early.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
The convention
This will be another brief entry as it is getting late and I am getting tired. Despite waking up at 4:30 in the morning from a very weird dream (I remember it but it’s too weird for me to even write it) and staying awake until I finally had to get up and get ready for the day.
For the second day in a row it was cold maybe in the high forties and never got out of the low fifties all day. I stayed inside and worked and got everything on the daily list done. I am still working on the readdress mail and that will be on going.
Today was John L's last day at YMG/Finance office. There is much speculation as to why he was let go. Some say he was too nice and it is budgetary cuts. I think it was a bit of both.
I left at 4 pm today in order to get the cat fed and to be ready for the convention tonight. I fed the cat and was home a little after 4:30. I went to visit all my 4 legged god children around the neighborhood. It was fun playing with the Dalmatians and chatting with Chris. After a while I came home and picked up the garbage on the floor.
Mom came home sometime after five. We decided to have eggs and bacon. They were delicious (and of course I am now paying for it). We watched the news and it is interesting to note that Milford isn’t the only one having to deal with a board of Education budget that may have to close schools.
We also found out that Former Stamford Mayor and current potential Democratic candidate for Governor Dan Malloy announced his pick for his running mate and it will be Nancy Wyman State Comptroller.
We left for the Probate Judge convention before 7. It was held at the community center on Orange Center road. In one of the rooms there that is a bingo room I guess. There were about 30 or 40 people there. I recognized many from the DTC and others from the Orange DTC. Rich S called to order we did the pledge and then voted on a temporarily chairman who was from Orange and a friend of Beverly’s. There was roll call and then the nominations from Linda G and then 2nds from Rich S and I guess a delegate and friend from Orange. Beverly got up and thanked everyone and gave her acceptance speech. It was over by quarter of 8. We were home a little after 8.
Mom changed into her pajamas and I put out the garbage and watched NCIS. It was a pretty good one I thought. I am trying to get a read on the forums. I am not sure if they liked it or not. It probably will get mixed reviews as has been the case this season.
I better get some bills paid before going to bed. I went to use my Chase credit card today and it was denied. I am afraid to use my other credit card as that could be denied as well.
For the second day in a row it was cold maybe in the high forties and never got out of the low fifties all day. I stayed inside and worked and got everything on the daily list done. I am still working on the readdress mail and that will be on going.
Today was John L's last day at YMG/Finance office. There is much speculation as to why he was let go. Some say he was too nice and it is budgetary cuts. I think it was a bit of both.
I left at 4 pm today in order to get the cat fed and to be ready for the convention tonight. I fed the cat and was home a little after 4:30. I went to visit all my 4 legged god children around the neighborhood. It was fun playing with the Dalmatians and chatting with Chris. After a while I came home and picked up the garbage on the floor.
Mom came home sometime after five. We decided to have eggs and bacon. They were delicious (and of course I am now paying for it). We watched the news and it is interesting to note that Milford isn’t the only one having to deal with a board of Education budget that may have to close schools.
We also found out that Former Stamford Mayor and current potential Democratic candidate for Governor Dan Malloy announced his pick for his running mate and it will be Nancy Wyman State Comptroller.
We left for the Probate Judge convention before 7. It was held at the community center on Orange Center road. In one of the rooms there that is a bingo room I guess. There were about 30 or 40 people there. I recognized many from the DTC and others from the Orange DTC. Rich S called to order we did the pledge and then voted on a temporarily chairman who was from Orange and a friend of Beverly’s. There was roll call and then the nominations from Linda G and then 2nds from Rich S and I guess a delegate and friend from Orange. Beverly got up and thanked everyone and gave her acceptance speech. It was over by quarter of 8. We were home a little after 8.
Mom changed into her pajamas and I put out the garbage and watched NCIS. It was a pretty good one I thought. I am trying to get a read on the forums. I am not sure if they liked it or not. It probably will get mixed reviews as has been the case this season.
I better get some bills paid before going to bed. I went to use my Chase credit card today and it was denied. I am afraid to use my other credit card as that could be denied as well.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Today was very cold
Today was so cold and windy. I just ran out of the house to feed Junior and go to work and I wish I had brought my jacket. I never went out until it was time for my session with Debra.
Work went well almost everything got done just have to finish the 300 + bad addresses which I will do tomorrow.
Mom went to Rosa DeLauro’s convention and gave a nominating speech and she was pleased with it.
Work went well almost everything got done just have to finish the 300 + bad addresses which I will do tomorrow.
Mom went to Rosa DeLauro’s convention and gave a nominating speech and she was pleased with it.
Sunday, May 09, 2010
Mothers Day 2010
Good Evening! Happy Mothers Day to all of you! I hope you all are enjoying the last few hours of this wonderful day in a custom to which is memorable. I am just putting away some clothes from my laundry. Mom is downstairs watching Nature and having some pie.
Today was just wonderful. I woke up pretty early and got ready for my day. Before leaving for my swim I found Mom in her usual spot in the back room reading the paper and having coffee. On the kitchen counter I found a small gift bag with two boxes and a card in it from Mom. It was her mother’s day gift to me! In the two boxes were two beautiful rings. With beautiful stones and gems dispersed in through the silver back. They are absolutely beautiful. I have been wearing them all day. I have them on each hand.
Before going for my swim I stopped at Roberta’s to feed Junior. I made sure I spent some time with her. I was on the floor with her and rubbed her belly and behind her ears and all over her. She seemed to like it. I fed her and then gave her another rub down before leaving for the pool.
Once I got to the pool I chatted with Mrs. McCann about methods of payment if I wanted to get a card (12 visits for $25). I got changed and after visiting for what would be three times a six month old Charlene who was watching her mother in the pool. She was sitting in the capable hands of Grandpa. I asked the woman who turned out to be a swimming instructor some tips of swimming. She gave me her goggles for one. The other was to get bathing cap. I was there for about 20 minutes. The goggles were definitely helpful. The tips about how to use the arms were really helpful.
After swimming I headed home and got ready for bingo. The air was still cold and windy. I showered and dressed and left around 9.
When I arrived the women from the Lions club were just bout to start their flower delivery for Mother’s day. Natalie was there as well. She had hurt her back a several weeks ago and was still in pain.
I served coffee and got some of the residents and still managed to start late and finish late. I know we had a full house of players including one woman I worked with many years ago at Star Drug Distributors. I recognized her easily even though I had asked her name. Her name was Jennie. She was frail at best and not sure how long she had been there her hearing was depleted at best.
So much was going on. I had to take one woman to her room for her to go to the bathroom. I had to move people to the dining room for lunch and I never made it to church.
AS I was leaving the nursing home I called Liz to see how she was. She wasn’t home. When I arrived home I found that Liz and Nelson and Bob all were visiting Mom for Mother’s day. I was a little disappointed they were leaving I wanted to spend time with them. Ah well maybe next time.
Jim called Mom for Mother’s day as well. Mom says that Emily was in a chorus and had a solo and did beautifully. Mom and I are going to send her a note of praise and congratulate her.
The rest of the afternoon I did laundry and made some calls for the woman’s club and went to church and fed junior. When I got home Mom was starting dinner. We had Grilled Salmon, potatoes, mushrooms, and asparagus.
Now that it is getting to be ten I am going to bed. I am tired and fighting an allergy attack. I have been sneezing on and off all day and caused myself to get a nose bleed.
Today was just wonderful. I woke up pretty early and got ready for my day. Before leaving for my swim I found Mom in her usual spot in the back room reading the paper and having coffee. On the kitchen counter I found a small gift bag with two boxes and a card in it from Mom. It was her mother’s day gift to me! In the two boxes were two beautiful rings. With beautiful stones and gems dispersed in through the silver back. They are absolutely beautiful. I have been wearing them all day. I have them on each hand.
Before going for my swim I stopped at Roberta’s to feed Junior. I made sure I spent some time with her. I was on the floor with her and rubbed her belly and behind her ears and all over her. She seemed to like it. I fed her and then gave her another rub down before leaving for the pool.
Once I got to the pool I chatted with Mrs. McCann about methods of payment if I wanted to get a card (12 visits for $25). I got changed and after visiting for what would be three times a six month old Charlene who was watching her mother in the pool. She was sitting in the capable hands of Grandpa. I asked the woman who turned out to be a swimming instructor some tips of swimming. She gave me her goggles for one. The other was to get bathing cap. I was there for about 20 minutes. The goggles were definitely helpful. The tips about how to use the arms were really helpful.
After swimming I headed home and got ready for bingo. The air was still cold and windy. I showered and dressed and left around 9.
When I arrived the women from the Lions club were just bout to start their flower delivery for Mother’s day. Natalie was there as well. She had hurt her back a several weeks ago and was still in pain.
I served coffee and got some of the residents and still managed to start late and finish late. I know we had a full house of players including one woman I worked with many years ago at Star Drug Distributors. I recognized her easily even though I had asked her name. Her name was Jennie. She was frail at best and not sure how long she had been there her hearing was depleted at best.
So much was going on. I had to take one woman to her room for her to go to the bathroom. I had to move people to the dining room for lunch and I never made it to church.
AS I was leaving the nursing home I called Liz to see how she was. She wasn’t home. When I arrived home I found that Liz and Nelson and Bob all were visiting Mom for Mother’s day. I was a little disappointed they were leaving I wanted to spend time with them. Ah well maybe next time.
Jim called Mom for Mother’s day as well. Mom says that Emily was in a chorus and had a solo and did beautifully. Mom and I are going to send her a note of praise and congratulate her.
The rest of the afternoon I did laundry and made some calls for the woman’s club and went to church and fed junior. When I got home Mom was starting dinner. We had Grilled Salmon, potatoes, mushrooms, and asparagus.
Now that it is getting to be ten I am going to bed. I am tired and fighting an allergy attack. I have been sneezing on and off all day and caused myself to get a nose bleed.
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Wild Weather
We had some wild weather come through the state (at least the southern part). It got really cloudy and then the skies opened up with rain and thunder and lightening. It didn’t last long but it killed someone in Bridgeport today. I was at work when it happened but I wasn’t far from the window to see or hear it. The sun came out a few hours later and the wind picked up and the wind continued to be very strong. Happily it stopped but it is still very cool out.
Work was pretty good. I saw some of my co-workers who came in to work for a few hours. It surprised me to hear that one of them comes in very early and would come be coming back on Sunday.
After work I headed to the florist and got a lovely floral arrangement for Mom as her Mother’s Day gift. She wasn’t home when I got here but she got home she loved it. The rest of the day I didn’t do too much. I did some laundry and watched TV and we had dinner.
Mom spent afternoon at the library and did some more shopping. Around 3:30 she came home and went out for church. I had to tell her that her dear friend and fellow bible study mate had died this morning. Annette M had gone into Hospice earlier in the week and just after her birthday. Mom wasn’t upset she was really expecting.
When Mom came home we cooked some steaks on the grill and it was delicious. We had potatoes and tomatoes with it. Mom had her apple pie and I think I had a second piece of pound cake she made earlier this week.
I just finished watching NCIS and have been surfing the net. I am going to bed now.
Work was pretty good. I saw some of my co-workers who came in to work for a few hours. It surprised me to hear that one of them comes in very early and would come be coming back on Sunday.
After work I headed to the florist and got a lovely floral arrangement for Mom as her Mother’s Day gift. She wasn’t home when I got here but she got home she loved it. The rest of the day I didn’t do too much. I did some laundry and watched TV and we had dinner.
Mom spent afternoon at the library and did some more shopping. Around 3:30 she came home and went out for church. I had to tell her that her dear friend and fellow bible study mate had died this morning. Annette M had gone into Hospice earlier in the week and just after her birthday. Mom wasn’t upset she was really expecting.
When Mom came home we cooked some steaks on the grill and it was delicious. We had potatoes and tomatoes with it. Mom had her apple pie and I think I had a second piece of pound cake she made earlier this week.
I just finished watching NCIS and have been surfing the net. I am going to bed now.
Friday, May 07, 2010
I can't keep my eyes open.
Hey all sorry for not writing but it’s been a busy couple of days and I have been rather tired. Happily the work week is almost done with. I have been getting a lot done and have done a little OT. I will be doing that tomorrow as well.
I went swimming a couple more times this week. I went Wednesday and Today. I think I went in the morning on Wednesday and I went after work tonight. I really need to work on all aspects of the swimming.
I finally got the minutes done for the 4th District. Mom helped me with it and now I just have to set up next months. There was some question as to whether or not we were having a 4th district and or regular DTC meeting in a few weeks as we have the conventions coming up and it conflicts with our meetings. The awards dinner was last night and by all accounts very successful. Mom and I sat with our fellow 4th district members. The whole thing got over by 10.
I got a call from Roberta last night it was to remind me about watching Junior while they are away this week. Something I obviously forgot all about. She also told me Telka has been having her emails to me bounce back. So I emailed her today after getting off the phone with Roberta and recommended she use my yahoo address. She told me she got word (through the grape vine) that a new club is starting up and a girls club as well. She also has phone squad messages for me to make. I can’t do them tonight but will tomorrow but by Monday the latest.
The Weather has been so beautiful the last couple of days. I have slept with the window open but I think I am going to have to close it as it is getting chilly and there is a thunder storm expecting to come through tonight.
Okay can barely keep eyes open. I am going to bed. I will see you all in the morning.
I went swimming a couple more times this week. I went Wednesday and Today. I think I went in the morning on Wednesday and I went after work tonight. I really need to work on all aspects of the swimming.
I finally got the minutes done for the 4th District. Mom helped me with it and now I just have to set up next months. There was some question as to whether or not we were having a 4th district and or regular DTC meeting in a few weeks as we have the conventions coming up and it conflicts with our meetings. The awards dinner was last night and by all accounts very successful. Mom and I sat with our fellow 4th district members. The whole thing got over by 10.
I got a call from Roberta last night it was to remind me about watching Junior while they are away this week. Something I obviously forgot all about. She also told me Telka has been having her emails to me bounce back. So I emailed her today after getting off the phone with Roberta and recommended she use my yahoo address. She told me she got word (through the grape vine) that a new club is starting up and a girls club as well. She also has phone squad messages for me to make. I can’t do them tonight but will tomorrow but by Monday the latest.
The Weather has been so beautiful the last couple of days. I have slept with the window open but I think I am going to have to close it as it is getting chilly and there is a thunder storm expecting to come through tonight.
Okay can barely keep eyes open. I am going to bed. I will see you all in the morning.
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
My Blogs are blocked at work.
Well it seems a few of my blog sites that I have and go to from work have been blocked. That’s just wonderful. Oh well. That’s okay…shouldn’t be on it for that anyways. When I talked with Jill from Finance she said that she had heard several people were blocked from sites that they had.
Work is going well. Lockbox was done within an hour after it was given to me so I spent time doing sending authorizations to the MDs. I got a lot done I think.
Work is going well. Lockbox was done within an hour after it was given to me so I spent time doing sending authorizations to the MDs. I got a lot done I think.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
What are the summer Plans
I was thinking about this earlier today when I was looking up travel options to Niagara Falls. If we (Dave and I )use AAA then the escorted trip would be through Collette Travels.
Anyway with the unofficial start to summer in two weeks I was thinking about this what is planned for the summer?
Well for the most part I will be working and perhaps most Saturdays unless something comes up. We have at least three holidays coming up that we will have off. Memorial Day, Independence Day (usually the Friday before or the Monday after depending on where it lands in the weekend. If the holiday actually lands on during the work week then we get that day off). Of course we then have Labor Day off.
Activities with the family will probably include picnics, parties, and swimming (at Mike and Cheryl’s). The Pennsylvania branch of the family has been invited to come up and stay with Bob and Ethel after their camp. Although I am not sure if that will happen because it sounded like they have a full schedule of their own.
I might go down for a weekend to visit Jim and Joe even if the kids are away. That reminds me need to get their summer camp address again so I can write them (or attempt it. It really didn’t work well last year).
On the Volunteer front the woman’s club will be finishing up for the spring in June. We have two more meetings and we have the Creative Writing contest reception next week. We will probably have a few graduation parties and birthday parties for the girls who are graduating and of course for Jolyn’s son Steven and for Ted.
I am willing to bet by the end of the summer we will start preparing for the 2010-2011 season with a board meeting or two. I am thinking there will be some membership drives of some type and probably some social activities.
On the political front well that should be very interesting. Over the next three or four weeks will be conventions for the various offices on the state and local levels. We have our awards dinner this Thursday. We will be finding new methods of fundraising since we have dropped out of the Annual Oyster festival this year (long story).
I suspect there will be plenty of meet and greets for the various candidates and I have a feeling by September Mom will be planning the one we have here every year.
In between all that I will be going to Doctor’s appointments, exercising, the movies and probably out to dinner on occasion with friends and family.
All in all I think it will be just as active as last year. I remember I didn’t really write a lot in this journal last year. I am not going to let that happen this year.
Anyway with the unofficial start to summer in two weeks I was thinking about this what is planned for the summer?
Well for the most part I will be working and perhaps most Saturdays unless something comes up. We have at least three holidays coming up that we will have off. Memorial Day, Independence Day (usually the Friday before or the Monday after depending on where it lands in the weekend. If the holiday actually lands on during the work week then we get that day off). Of course we then have Labor Day off.
Activities with the family will probably include picnics, parties, and swimming (at Mike and Cheryl’s). The Pennsylvania branch of the family has been invited to come up and stay with Bob and Ethel after their camp. Although I am not sure if that will happen because it sounded like they have a full schedule of their own.
I might go down for a weekend to visit Jim and Joe even if the kids are away. That reminds me need to get their summer camp address again so I can write them (or attempt it. It really didn’t work well last year).
On the Volunteer front the woman’s club will be finishing up for the spring in June. We have two more meetings and we have the Creative Writing contest reception next week. We will probably have a few graduation parties and birthday parties for the girls who are graduating and of course for Jolyn’s son Steven and for Ted.
I am willing to bet by the end of the summer we will start preparing for the 2010-2011 season with a board meeting or two. I am thinking there will be some membership drives of some type and probably some social activities.
On the political front well that should be very interesting. Over the next three or four weeks will be conventions for the various offices on the state and local levels. We have our awards dinner this Thursday. We will be finding new methods of fundraising since we have dropped out of the Annual Oyster festival this year (long story).
I suspect there will be plenty of meet and greets for the various candidates and I have a feeling by September Mom will be planning the one we have here every year.
In between all that I will be going to Doctor’s appointments, exercising, the movies and probably out to dinner on occasion with friends and family.
All in all I think it will be just as active as last year. I remember I didn’t really write a lot in this journal last year. I am not going to let that happen this year.
Monday, May 03, 2010
It was like a soap opera today
Today was like something from a soap opera or even those reality TV shows. Lucinda was acting very unstable. She couldn’t remember if she drove or took the bus but that Mike helped her across the street because of the wind. She ended up infighting with both Camille and Joanie. She was very loud and obnoxious. When I talked with her about before leaving today she was not interested in anything I had to say. I tried to tell her she needs to take responsibility for the things she does and says. I also suggested if she is feeling out of sorts like she clearly was this morning to just do her work.
As a result of this little explosion Joanie and Lucinda won’t be talking for the next several days. I really can’t blame them. Lucinda is very intrusive and thinks she is an expert on work ethic. She has continuously repeated ad nausea about her accident and upcoming surgery. Camille had enough that she went and talked with Howard. Cami NEVER complains to anyone about anyone else.
Unfortunately or fortunately Annette missed it all. I really wish she had been here. I don’t know if she would have stepped in or not but I don’t think it would have gone on as long as it did.
Some of the girls went to Tracea G Father’s Funeral today. That was really nice of them. Unfortunately I didn’t know when it was or perhaps I would have gone myself. They came back some time after 12.
On a much happier note my dear friend and soul sister Toni surprised us all by getting married to the love of her love Alphonse after 30 years. She did last Friday. They went to City hall and got married. I don’t know if she will have rings or not and I don’t know if there will be a party for her.
My session with Debra went by quickly. We talked about the weekend, work, and family stuff. We talked about what the rest of the week held for me for activities. I told her about the swimming sessions. She seemed please that I started doing this.
As for the swimming by the time I got home I was just too tired to do it. I decided that perhaps I would do it tomorrow night when I got home. Hopefully I won’t be so tired that I won’t want to do it. Besides I don’t want it to interfere with NCIS.
I sent an email to Liz today to see how Nelson and she were doing. He wasn’t feeling well so he just was taking it easy while she did the chores. I will talk to her in a few days or if something comes up.
Mom went to a Seminar put on by Bridges at the Milford Hospital tonight and from what I gather she wasn’t very impressed. I suggested that she let people know that she was not impressed or what ever and she said she would in her own way but she felt that if Jim went there he would not get the help he so needed. If that’s the case then why support it? She told me why people like it but it just doesn’t make sense.
Last night after I posted yesterday’s entry I decided to clear out the journal prompts folder in my email folder. I saved a few from 2007 and earlier but the rest of it was deleted. It would take far too long.
I have already emptied out the GFWC folder but I am sure there are plenty more that I need to save or at least record. When I have the time I am going to get rid of the emails and write it up.
Well it is getting late and I am getting tired so I am going to go to sleep. Have a great night.
As a result of this little explosion Joanie and Lucinda won’t be talking for the next several days. I really can’t blame them. Lucinda is very intrusive and thinks she is an expert on work ethic. She has continuously repeated ad nausea about her accident and upcoming surgery. Camille had enough that she went and talked with Howard. Cami NEVER complains to anyone about anyone else.
Unfortunately or fortunately Annette missed it all. I really wish she had been here. I don’t know if she would have stepped in or not but I don’t think it would have gone on as long as it did.
Some of the girls went to Tracea G Father’s Funeral today. That was really nice of them. Unfortunately I didn’t know when it was or perhaps I would have gone myself. They came back some time after 12.
On a much happier note my dear friend and soul sister Toni surprised us all by getting married to the love of her love Alphonse after 30 years. She did last Friday. They went to City hall and got married. I don’t know if she will have rings or not and I don’t know if there will be a party for her.
My session with Debra went by quickly. We talked about the weekend, work, and family stuff. We talked about what the rest of the week held for me for activities. I told her about the swimming sessions. She seemed please that I started doing this.
As for the swimming by the time I got home I was just too tired to do it. I decided that perhaps I would do it tomorrow night when I got home. Hopefully I won’t be so tired that I won’t want to do it. Besides I don’t want it to interfere with NCIS.
I sent an email to Liz today to see how Nelson and she were doing. He wasn’t feeling well so he just was taking it easy while she did the chores. I will talk to her in a few days or if something comes up.
Mom went to a Seminar put on by Bridges at the Milford Hospital tonight and from what I gather she wasn’t very impressed. I suggested that she let people know that she was not impressed or what ever and she said she would in her own way but she felt that if Jim went there he would not get the help he so needed. If that’s the case then why support it? She told me why people like it but it just doesn’t make sense.
Last night after I posted yesterday’s entry I decided to clear out the journal prompts folder in my email folder. I saved a few from 2007 and earlier but the rest of it was deleted. It would take far too long.
I have already emptied out the GFWC folder but I am sure there are plenty more that I need to save or at least record. When I have the time I am going to get rid of the emails and write it up.
Well it is getting late and I am getting tired so I am going to go to sleep. Have a great night.
Sunday, May 02, 2010
Jessica's Bridal shower
Good Morning it is after 9 and in about an hour and half Mom and I will be leaving for Jessica’s Bridal shower at Anthony’s of New Haven. I have been there for several retirement parties and it is lovely. The view of the New Haven Harbor and the shoreline is breathtaking.
I called Liz to offer a ride to the shower because I thought she would be very stressed and worried about Nelson. I didn’t mention yesterday that Nelson was hospitalized for internal bleeding again. I am not sure how long he is supposed to be in for but I hope it isn’t long. Anyway, Adam answered the phone and said Liz had already left for the hospital and for the shower.
I am going to wear the green and black striped pant suit for the shower. I spent ten minutes ironing it this morning. Mom says she is wearing pants and blouse.
Okay it is now several hours later and I had a great time. We had no problems per se in finding the place. We got there a little after 11 and Liz looked great. She updated us on Nelson. He was being introduced to solids again. She showed us where we would be sitting and it was with the Rivera/Bambas Family.
Had a great time talking with Nelson’s sisters and nieces and about everything. It was a lot of fun. They are really wonderful people. I might get together with Dee for an IHOP breakfast next week.
We discovered some mutual family members. My first Supervisor at OPS Diane C and her Mother Madeline are cousins to Chris and his family. It was awesome. We chatted for a bit. The food was good. There were omelets, breakfast stuff and then of course a few other entrees including stuffed sole, steak, chicken, pasta and assorted salads. There were drinks, coffee, and dessert. There were a couple of games one I didn’t find particularly appropriate for that venue so I didn’t participate. Apparently many others didn’t either.
While we stood in line for the cookies we noticed the fog coming into the harbor. The fog seemed to dissipate after a bit. The sun was shining and it was quite warm out. We said our goodbyes and headed for home.
When we arrived the lawn guys were there working on the lawn. It looked great. Mom and I got changed and started doing our own thing. Apparently that was to fall asleep in the chairs. Mom fell asleep in office while I fell asleep in front of the TV in the back room.
I didn’t realize until we were home a little while that Nelson came home form the hospital. I called around 6:30 to see how they were doing. He sounded exhausted so I didn’t stay on long. Liz was sleeping as well.
The weather forecast is calling for thunderstorms and even though the sun has been out the clouds look different and it looks like it will get gray out soon. Right now it is 76 degrees out. The temperature is supposed to lower to the high 60’s and lower 70s. Thunderstorms are supposed to start after 1 tomorrow morning.
I am starting to get tired again. I can hear Mom getting into her pajamas and going to watch the last episode of Bill Moyers Journal. I am shocked about that too. Mom says he will be doing other things now.
There are definite changes to the PBS Sunday night schedule and definitely Friday schedule. I wonder when Lydia’s kitchen will be on? They are moving Religion and Ethics to an hour earlier on Sunday (I know its on Saturday around 11 but I will have to see their entire schedule to figure this out). Its true its hard for change. It is sometimes hard and it can be scary.
I called Liz to offer a ride to the shower because I thought she would be very stressed and worried about Nelson. I didn’t mention yesterday that Nelson was hospitalized for internal bleeding again. I am not sure how long he is supposed to be in for but I hope it isn’t long. Anyway, Adam answered the phone and said Liz had already left for the hospital and for the shower.
I am going to wear the green and black striped pant suit for the shower. I spent ten minutes ironing it this morning. Mom says she is wearing pants and blouse.
Okay it is now several hours later and I had a great time. We had no problems per se in finding the place. We got there a little after 11 and Liz looked great. She updated us on Nelson. He was being introduced to solids again. She showed us where we would be sitting and it was with the Rivera/Bambas Family.
Had a great time talking with Nelson’s sisters and nieces and about everything. It was a lot of fun. They are really wonderful people. I might get together with Dee for an IHOP breakfast next week.
We discovered some mutual family members. My first Supervisor at OPS Diane C and her Mother Madeline are cousins to Chris and his family. It was awesome. We chatted for a bit. The food was good. There were omelets, breakfast stuff and then of course a few other entrees including stuffed sole, steak, chicken, pasta and assorted salads. There were drinks, coffee, and dessert. There were a couple of games one I didn’t find particularly appropriate for that venue so I didn’t participate. Apparently many others didn’t either.
While we stood in line for the cookies we noticed the fog coming into the harbor. The fog seemed to dissipate after a bit. The sun was shining and it was quite warm out. We said our goodbyes and headed for home.
When we arrived the lawn guys were there working on the lawn. It looked great. Mom and I got changed and started doing our own thing. Apparently that was to fall asleep in the chairs. Mom fell asleep in office while I fell asleep in front of the TV in the back room.
I didn’t realize until we were home a little while that Nelson came home form the hospital. I called around 6:30 to see how they were doing. He sounded exhausted so I didn’t stay on long. Liz was sleeping as well.
The weather forecast is calling for thunderstorms and even though the sun has been out the clouds look different and it looks like it will get gray out soon. Right now it is 76 degrees out. The temperature is supposed to lower to the high 60’s and lower 70s. Thunderstorms are supposed to start after 1 tomorrow morning.
I am starting to get tired again. I can hear Mom getting into her pajamas and going to watch the last episode of Bill Moyers Journal. I am shocked about that too. Mom says he will be doing other things now.
There are definite changes to the PBS Sunday night schedule and definitely Friday schedule. I wonder when Lydia’s kitchen will be on? They are moving Religion and Ethics to an hour earlier on Sunday (I know its on Saturday around 11 but I will have to see their entire schedule to figure this out). Its true its hard for change. It is sometimes hard and it can be scary.
Saturday, May 01, 2010
It was very warm last night
I could not believe how warm it got last night that I had to open the windows in the room last night. It was quite comfortable the entire night. They are still open now and there is a cool air coming through. I left them open all day.
I finally did it. I went swimming like I said I would. I went for 20 minutes. I did several laps in various forms (breast stroke, floating, and some maneuvers I made up). I suspect I looked like a car driving all over the road. I found myself swimming into the wall at one point. I do have to admit it was tiring to say the least. I am going again tomorrow.
I went to work straight from swimming and made a stop at Dunkin Donuts® and got some coffee. I was going to park in the lot across from the building but decided not to and parked in my regular spot in the garage. It was just a little after 8 when I arrived back at the building but made it later when I decided to chat with Arthur Parkman.
I told Arthur about Bruce being let get and at first he didn’t understand. I explained that he was in the lay off pool. I even told Arthur about the fact that Bruce wasn’t really doing the job well. Apparently he even spoke to Bruce about his speed.
I think I got a lot done even though I was online a lot. I stayed until 2:20 and then came home. Mom was already home from the wedding and she said it went well. We did our own thing for a while.
I had lunch and started watching the NCIS marathon yesterday. Mom and I entertained the idea of going to Jay Rowe’s (http://www.jayrowemusic.com/home.html) annual Jazz concert for Education but the tickets were $40 and when Mom heard that we decided to not go. Besides I only had enough for one ticket. I went through the money from last week rather quickly. To be honest I was also getting tired from my day so I am glad I didn’t go.
Mom went to church around 4 and then came back to the house (she felt she was too early for dinner) then went to meet her friend Martha. I had dinner around 6 or so of Soup and a crab and seafood wrap from Subway.
I did some more laundry and now that I am getting more tired I am going to take a shower and go to bed.
I finally did it. I went swimming like I said I would. I went for 20 minutes. I did several laps in various forms (breast stroke, floating, and some maneuvers I made up). I suspect I looked like a car driving all over the road. I found myself swimming into the wall at one point. I do have to admit it was tiring to say the least. I am going again tomorrow.
I went to work straight from swimming and made a stop at Dunkin Donuts® and got some coffee. I was going to park in the lot across from the building but decided not to and parked in my regular spot in the garage. It was just a little after 8 when I arrived back at the building but made it later when I decided to chat with Arthur Parkman.
I told Arthur about Bruce being let get and at first he didn’t understand. I explained that he was in the lay off pool. I even told Arthur about the fact that Bruce wasn’t really doing the job well. Apparently he even spoke to Bruce about his speed.
I think I got a lot done even though I was online a lot. I stayed until 2:20 and then came home. Mom was already home from the wedding and she said it went well. We did our own thing for a while.
I had lunch and started watching the NCIS marathon yesterday. Mom and I entertained the idea of going to Jay Rowe’s (http://www.jayrowemusic.com/home.html) annual Jazz concert for Education but the tickets were $40 and when Mom heard that we decided to not go. Besides I only had enough for one ticket. I went through the money from last week rather quickly. To be honest I was also getting tired from my day so I am glad I didn’t go.
Mom went to church around 4 and then came back to the house (she felt she was too early for dinner) then went to meet her friend Martha. I had dinner around 6 or so of Soup and a crab and seafood wrap from Subway.
I did some more laundry and now that I am getting more tired I am going to take a shower and go to bed.
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