We had Drama

We had some drama in the office yesterday.  One of my co-workers brought her significant other in to a secure area (ours) and when he came back later he was stopped and he went off on Mary and ended up calling The BIG Boss.  Well let’s just say it may cause GH some problems.

LG was pretty stupid yesterday too.  I was at my desk doing “something” and she started talking (she has a habit of starting conversations as though she has been talking about it right along).  Then she asks me how her jaw looks (and I just looked at her) and I tell her it doesn’t look as swollen as yesterday.  She then proceeds to tell me how deep they went into the bone!  All while I am trying to eat my breakfast!!!  I said something to her and she stormed off and scoffs.  Needless to say we didn’t talk much for the rest of the day

We had a very late day thunderstorm in Milford.  Luckily it didn’t start until I got home from the bus.  It had been raining earlier in New Haven but it cleared just as I was leaving for the bus.

Endicott College was having their annual alumni phone drive this weekend and a girl who was a freshman from Saratoga New York called g to get a donation.  I told her I would send it but not to send anything.   I usually ask questions when the students call and they are usually very accommodating and this time was no exception.

Later on in the evening some guy came to the door looking for donations to help with the job program (by selling magazines).  Mom was wondering was going on and she really was embarrassing.  I knew what I was doing and I was going to not give him anything or sign up.  She was saying no they are scamming.  The guy left but I think he was annoyed.

Happily the rest of the evening went without incident.  I spent most of the evening watching NCIS and The Walton’s and Little House.  I also spent some time on the computer.

Oh Mom heard from Liz.  They had a good flight and Liz is feeling better (she had a touch of Bronchitis).  Mom couldn’t hear all of it but they were happy to be there.

Today being TGIF so far is fine.  I met our new neighbors on New Haven Avenue.  They live directly across from the inlet.  They have been there a week.  They have a small Yorkie that’s about 12 years old. 

The ride into work was fine too.  I got to the office exactly at eight and started my breakfast and doing some readdress mail.  When it was time to do the lock box and the PO mail it was seriously low in volume.  As I am writing this I am finishing up the lockbox.  It is only 11:30 in the morning! 

Today is moving day for some of the Registration staff.  They will be going to their new home on 25 Science Park.  In about a year and half the rest of us will be joining them.  This move is receiving mixed reactions.

I am hoping to finish up one load of laundry and get my room cleaned before the weekend starts.  Then I can start getting rid of papers that I don’t need. Saturday night is the Mexican Train Game and it will be in West Haven this time.

Okay well its lunch time and I am going to surf a bit before getting into the other stuff…

I was exhausted yesterday

Well as I expected I was pretty tired yesterday. I was slurping down coffee and cereal for most of yesterday.




Work was fine. I got most of the stuff done except the lobby mail and I hope that when I get it done no one will complain because I didn’t do it when I really was supposed to but things get hectic.



LG finally came into work yesterday around 1:30. She had been out due to a root canal on Monday night. She was moaning and complaining for the entire time too. The general consensus was why be bothered to come in at all for the last two hours of your shift?



We got the late day rain that had been predicted. It was pretty heavy and if you ever watch the rain it was coming down slanted at one point. I had walked home from the bus stop in it. Happily the lower part of my body was soaked but not the rest of it 



Mom was still not really feeling that well when I got home. She hadn’t been since Tuesday night. I could tell because she was getting a little nit picking at me. Then again I was really tired so that could be the reason I was annoyed.



I decided that I would put the garbage and recycle stuff out before dinner because I knew I was not going to do it later on in the evening. I also did some laundry I am so glad I did it then.



Mom made baked chicken and potatoes and peas for dinner it was delicious. She couldn’t finish all of hers so I ended up finishing it for her (we were suppose to have 1 large and one small each).



After Dinner I watched the NCIS: NCIS: LA episodes (actually started falling asleep during NCIS: LA and then laid down in here. It was wonderful. I slept until 12:30 this morning. I could hear the TV still on so I turned it off during NCIS.



We got a call from Jim last night during dinner. It would seem a friend of his who is a MD took him to get some tests done. Mom says he still hasn’t been completely well since the Prostate Cancer surgery a few years ago. Jim is also going for an MRI as well. Jim was also the victim of ID theft. He got a call from Toronto saying that some one used his CC to buy tickets from Toronto. Naturally Mom just had to remind me to be careful of what I do online.



I just shot off a thank you email to Jeannette V who sends me cards for each of the holidays at once. At first I thought she made a mistake and resent them when she didn’t hear from me from the first batch but they were from different holidays.



Okay well I better get back to bed or I will have another day like yesterday…

I am having a hard time Sleeping

I am having a hard time falling back to sleep. I have been surfing the net and reading emails. I tried to write some of the entries for the Niagara Falls Trip but already editing it before I even start. I knew I should have written it each night but I was either too tired or it was too late. I reposted yesterday's entry to the Journaling list’s Mid Week Reflection.




As I take a look around the room I am definitely going to have to do something about this room. The electrician is coming next Monday to see about the phone wires (AT&T can’t do anything and the Cable company is really worthless). They are the ones that messed them up and they won’t take responsibility for it. I don’t know if this was such a good idea to get our phone service from them. Its great that we have the Internet (that is also questionable sometimes) and more channels for the TV but I just hope they will provide us with better service.



I have the next couple of evenings off so hopefully I can get the chores done before the weekend. I have a couple of things to do for the weekend. First is the Mexican Train gathering in West Haven and of course Sunday is volunteer day. I was supposed to participate in the FAAN walk in Milford but I really didn’t prepare for it or collect donations for it.



Okay I better get going its late and the alarm is set to go off in just about 2 hours….

From One Extreme to the Other

The weather these last several days has been from one extreme to another. First it is hot and humid (something I can no longer take) and then its chilly and foggy as it was today. Every morning as I am getting ready I end with sweat pouring down my face and my hair looks like I got electrocuted. Today began and ended in Fog. There is a good chance it’s supposed to rain tonight and for the rest of the week.




I drove to work today. I was a few minutes late and I happened to run into Sally T as I am getting off the elevator. She made a couple of visits to Gayle’s office and the whole time I thought it was to tell Gayle that I was coming after 8. I had told Gayle the time I came in and she said at least you felt bad others come in after 8 and don’t give a crap. I had literally run into Sally a few more times after that first encounter and it a little unnerving. Same thing with Susan R but it turned out they were to see Gayle on a whole other matter. Let‘s just say some people have nothing better to do then cause problems for their co-workers.



I was relieved that I was able to get most of today’s mail done. I still have the lobby mail to do but I can finish that in the morning. All that needs to be done is open it date it and redirect it to where ever it is suppose to go. There is a lot of redirect mail (aka crap mail) that needs to be sent to the Doctors. I also have now two days worth of postage/bad address tallies to do.



I talked with Liz today. I had called her earlier to get the name of her hairdresser and she called me back later on in the day on my cell phone but by the time I saw it I was driving to the Doctors. She called the house around dinner time and chatted with Mom and then I got on and thanked her for the name. We talked about her current health status. She apparently has bronchitis and an ear infection. I told her about my visit to the Lupus Doctor and how every thing is fine (well we won’t discuss the 5 lb weight gain). She made me promise if something happens to Mom to call her other than that they are incommunicado.



I saw the Lupus Doctor and showed her the rash under my breast she suggested that I talk to my regular MD and not use the Metrogel that the Dermatologist has for my roseacea. She thinks it might be yeast. Other than she thinks I am doing fine in the Lupus realm. I had to get the blood tests and urine test. She wants me to get them every three months.



Finally I would like to welcome all new visitors to the Blog. I am very pleased you stopped by and I hope you enjoy your time here. I should warn you I consider myself an open book. Sometimes it borders on TMI.



Well it is getting late and I need get up early to catch the bus for work. Have a great one…

For Once I would Like

For once I would love to have my laundry done before Sunday night. I had one more load drying in the dryer. Most of the weekends I keep Sunday night clear unless it’s a meeting to attend or even a fundraiser. It’s my night to prepare for the week ahead. In other words I relax and go online or write in journals.




Unfortunately it doesn’t always work out that way. While the laundry is being done I do other things. I get online or watch TV or go to the store and then it takes longer for it to finish. Usually by dinner time on Saturday I am dead tired of doing laundry and end up relaxing and watching TV or as in this case go out for the night. Who in the world wants to be doing laundry at 8 or 9 at night on the weekends?



So my intention for next weekend or future weekends is to make a concerted effort to have the laundry done before the weekend is over.

Need to start my day

I haven’t been up long but now it seems like my day is getting passed me and its only quarter of 8. My intentions are to clean the room and do laundry. If Mom is feeling up to it we are going to Costco to do some grocery shopping.




Mom seems to think she may have C-Dif again. She warned me to be extra careful. She hasn’t been feeling well for days now and its draining her I think. The Doctor she saw yesterday ordered tests for it. Kristie the home health nurse coordinator is coming over later.



Mom also wants to get rid of the rug in the spare room. It is about thirty years old and starting to unravel. Over the years we have had many of these types of rug and I believe this is the last one.



I guess I was wrong about raining all weekend. The sun has been out and twice the glasses turned dark on me. ;)



Okay we said goodbye to Kristie. She says if we ever need her to call her and she would come by and visit. Mom told her of stomach problems and gave her some suggestions and to moderate it.



Awhile later we went shopping at Shop Rite. It took about an hour and by 4:30 we were home. Getting out of the driveway was a tad stressful. Mom rain over the bush near the driveway and almost hit Don’s truck.



When we got back I took a few minutes to watch Wyatt Earp and then got ready for the fundraiser for Ben Blake. I had never been to the house it was at but I knew of the people who were hosting it.

I love rainy weekends

It’s been raining for most of the day today and it is making it humid. It is supposed to rain for most of the weekend. There is currently a flash flood warning for the area. The reason I love rainy weekends is you can spend most of the day inside doing what ever you want. In my case it will most likely be cleaning. Then tomorrow evening is the fundraiser. Sunday will be the regular Sunday activities. This time without the migraine I got last week.




Work went well. I was able to get most if not all of the daily work done. I have readdress mail to do and of course the two remaining batches of postage/return mail tallies. If the mail volume on Monday isn’t really heavy I can probably get that all done.



We did have a brief meeting about the Internet Use and time management policies that came out yesterday. A few questioned the reason for the written policy. They also questioned the fact that co-workers are encouraged to “tattle”. Some even suggested “Hostile work environment”. Gayle said basically supervisors, managers, are the only ones to ask its no one else’s business.



I got my new lens and they are great! No motion sickness and use to them already. Everything seems clear and concise. My hope is to never let them get scratched. I am hoping the lens cleaning wipes we have won’t do anything to the lens either.



While I was waiting for the glasses I spent time over at Liz and Nelson’s. When I arrived Nelson was just going to the Barber and Liz was with Mom. I relaxed until Liz got there. We talked about family issues, the trip, and dynamics. In retrospect the family issues included the dynamics.



I got home around 5. Traffic was slow all over the place and that really was frustrating. Unfortunately there had been accidents elsewhere and that contributes to the “fear of driving in rain”.



Mom was already in her pajamas when I got here. She didn’t realize it was raining when I arrived. Anyway she had me take more of the potted plants from out back to the bulk trash pile still out front.



Two Bodies were found in Milford this morning and police continue to investigate. I took a look on the map and discovered it is near my Cousin Bob and Donna C’s home. It’s just over half mile up from their home. The location of the murder suicide is about 6 miles North of here.



I was planning on cleaning the room and getting my laundry done. I decided it would be better if I just relaxed. The NCIS marathon is on now and is going to finish at Midnight. Unfortunately I will have to miss the last hour because Mark Harmon is being interview on Centerstage on YES network.

It's Humid Again

It has been really humid tonight. I have the ceiling fan and the window open to get some air in here but if last night is any indication I will have a hard time sleeping and will have to wash my hair again.




I ended up canceling the district meeting for tonight. The really humorous part is people responded to that more than they responded to the announcement for the district meeting. One of the members EW (yes those are his initials) came by for visit any way. EW stayed for about 45 minutes and talked about his campaign and what he has been doing since he retired. It was a pleasant visit.



My landline is finally working! I had to dispute the findings of the last report and filled out another and about 20 minutes later the repairman called to find out exactly what the problem was. He came by and looked at all the wires and was able to fix mine but for the ones that are now the cable companies we have to call them back and tell them that the wires from the various jacks are not working.



Mom wasn’t really feeling well today. It was from last night as well. She did her exercise and was officially released from the Home Healthcare and is now on Out Patient PT/OT. She even got to drive the car—or did I say that already?



Friday I am getting my progressive bi-focal lens put into my glasses. I have been getting a lot of advice on how to get used to them. I will let you know how it turns out.



Well I am going to bed. I will see you all tomorrow.

Face Book

Facebook did something and it is causing their members frustration.  I noticed it last night.  They are combining “news alerts” from friends.    We got word today that we have to cut back on the use of Facebook while at work. 

I decided to drive in to work again.  As Mom pointed out this is getting expensive.  However, I figured since I was leaving just about the time the bus would be arriving to the bus stop I was not going to make it.  At least I arrived early.

I talked with Mom today.  She drove the car around the street today with little to no problems.  Her in house PT/OT is finishing up today and tomorrow.  She will be starting outpatient therapy to help to drive.  This pleases me so much.  I told her if she needed to walk I would walk with her when I got home most times.

Today was absolutely

The day started out over cast and somewhat chilly but by the end middle of the morning and for the rest of the day it was absolutely beautiful.




I got to work by quarter of 8 despite the rubbernecking after an accident. The car looked bad. I decided to park in the garage closest to the office. I did some surfing and then got into the readdressing for a bit and then after a while the mail was ready.



Around 10 I did some errands for Gayle. While I was out I attended a peace day concert that was being held on the green and being streamed over the world. The various schools in New Haven participated and one of them included Gayle’s Granddaughter. I didn’t get to see the granddaughter but they know I was there.



The mail volume was light that I got it done. I worked on the readdress tallies for the rest of the afternoon. Tomorrow I have to do the lobby mail.



I had my meeting with Debra. It was a good one. I told her about the week and how calm it was. The next time we meet will be our new time for now (Friday’s at 4:15).



I went to the card shop for Mom to pick up some gift bags for her to put the gifts in for the girls (therapists and home care ladies). They were very pretty bags.



I saw Don and Lilly today. He was telling me about his Jury Duty day and how long they kept him. He is done for the next three years. Lilly went to puppy school on Tuesday. She will be going every Tuesday until October.



We had dinner around 6 or so. It was fish and potatoes. It was delicious. Mom’s energy was starting to wane a little. She cleaned the kitchen and then got into her pajamas. She went to bed around 9:30 and was exhausted. She was having a hard time walking and speaking a little.



I want to get up early and get the Jones Hill Road Bus instead of the J bus so I better hit the sack.

Busy Early

Well I was busy this morning.  I heard from Phil and we are supposed to have the meeting this week.  I sent out the email soon after and as I was leaving I told Mom we are having the meeting here. I also asked for volunteers for snacks.  Mom said we would get it.  I told her no.  I have already put the request out and that’s it.  Whether it sits with Mom remains to be seen.

I also tried to pick up the room a little in case the phone repairman comes today.  He hasn’t called yet but I want to be prepared.  Unfortunately I made it worse (the room) I spilled potpourri all over the floor.  I threw the sheets over the bed.  It’s definitely not my best work.

I called Mom and Liz today.  Mom’s cleaning lady was there and taking the empty flower pots to the bulk trash pile outside.  Liz was ordering her meds before her trip next week.  She wasn’t feeling well and had to sleep a lot yesterday.

In a few weeks the registration department will be moving across town to what we call Science Park.  The rationale behind it is a little confusing but let’s just say it has to do with growth.  It has been said that maybe in a year or so this entire department will be going there.  It had me thinking about travel arrangements via the bus.  Tevis said not to worry about it until it happens.  I am going to have to take two buses I think and get out of the house early.

Well I better get going its I have a few more things to do before leaving for the day.

Laid Back

It’s been a fairly quiet night for me. Mom’s Board meeting is taking place downstairs as I write this. I have been watching TV and checking emails and surfing the internet until I get to bed.




I got home just before five and found the chairs Mom wanted me to bring up from the cellar already up. Liz and Nelson had stopped by earlier and brought them up. I did sweep the porch and the door mat and got the garbage and recycle trash out.



I spent time with Don and puppy for a little bit. Mom and I still had to have dinner before everyone arrived for the pre-meeting and actual meeting. I may have spoken out of turn to the ladies who came first. I told them Mom even went to the store. Mom was trying to tell me to not talk about that or home care would be taken away. These people wouldn’t or shouldn’t say anything. I just hope Mom forgets the conversation.



I sent an email to Phil asking about the 4th District meeting this week. The City wide Town Committee is next week. I have a Mayoral Debate to attend tomorrow night sponsored by Plymouth Men’s Club. It is on right when NCIS starts its 9th Season (whahhhhhhhhhh).



Okay it sounds like the meeting is breaking up so I am going to go now.

Forgot

Oh man I am going to be in trouble.  I was supposed to empty the garbage and the recycle stuff this morning.   I totally forgot until I got half way to West Haven.   When I called home she realized it and I told her when I got home it will be done. 

Mom called back later to tell me the Bridges board will be at the house by 6 to have a pre-meeting.  That means the very second I get home things have to be done including dinner.

I have an appointment on Friday to get the new lens in my glasses.  I have joined the bifocal brigade!  That’s one of the things I wanted to tell you all last week.

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I ended up with a migraine

It came during Bingo I guess. The brightness of the day didn’t help either but it got worse as the day progressed and after church I came home and took some ibuprofen. Note to self: it’s not as good as Extra Strength Tylenol. I ate breakfast and then an hour later I lay across the bed and slept for an hour. It was 2 and then there it is. I got sick. When that happens it means I am starting to feel better. It helps also to take a bath. I did take some more Extra Strength to make sure it was gone and for the rest of the day I eased up on the food.




We heard from Jim today he is doing very well. He likes his new job as hired driver. Mom and he talked about “the situation” with Liz. While I only heard from this side of the conversation I was worried that Mom was trying to control them to get them to talk or whatever. She did tell me that she pointed out the problems between them he is partly to blame. I did find myself realizing that I need to stay out of what ever Mom needs to do to make sure her children get along. I actually thought this out better than I am typing but it made sense in my head.



It got cloudy and is supposed to be cloudy for the rest of the night. It is about 60 degrees out. We don’t have any windows open right now. It was pretty chilly all day but it was a nice chilly. We are supposed to get rain and thunderstorms in the latter part of the week.



That’s also when Liz and Nelson are taking off for California for Adam and Olga’s wedding in California. We will be attending the reception in upstate Connecticut next month. Liz and Nelson will also be spending time in California on vacation.



I am so tired. As soon as the stuff in the dryer is done I am going to bed.

The rededication

Yesterday morning has been a morning of chores and errands. The afternoon was the re-dedication of the Woodmont Volunteer Library to the Ellen Aftamonow Volunteer Library. It started at 1 and there were at least twenty to thirty attendees’. Several candidates running for office from both parties (including my friends Phil, Ben, Earl, Dick) were there as well. I met one of the Burgesses but can’t remember her name. Of course I had several opportunities to talk with Ellen’s husband. All in all it was a lovely time.




The rest of the afternoon and evening I did some laundry and then relaxed. I watched a little of the NCIS Viewers Choice Marathon.

As I thought

As I expected it isn’t the phone but the AT&T wires through out the house. When I got home from Debra’s office this evening Mom says that Bob was here for a couple of hours and figured out that there is a faulty wire in the house. That would explain why I don’t have phone service in my room. Then again I don’t need it since I have the cell phone. Bob changed the phones around and put the one that was originally in the kitchen in Mom’s office. The other two is in the backroom, and in the kitchen. There was a 4th one (that’s still in Mom’s room). She did tell me that we are still connected. She seems to understand that I am also connected through her and the Optimum.




Mom was and probably as I am writing this not feeling so well. We are not sure what it is but she was in her pajamas before I went and picked up the Chinese food for dinner. She is watching TV downstairs. She says she may just go to bed. There is nothing on to watch.



Bob called tonight and asked that I call AT&T and have a technician come out and check the wires. He can’t figure out what is going on. It can wait until tomorrow.

I am not doing that tonight.



I am so tired now that I am hitting the sack.

The Phones

The phones I bought for Mom before going to Canada have failed again.  Now I have to find the receipt for it.  I think I am going to have to go and use the ones in my room for now.  There are only two but sometime during the weekend I will have to get them.  This only proves yet again nothing is freaking easy.  I don’t believe it is the actual product but something in the line.  Maybe it is the Phone service.

I took an opportunity to read a new blog today crème de la crème apparently she is a freshman in College.  I love reading this.  It talks about how school is going and how her activities are going.  This is the kinds of blogs I look for just to see how they (bloggers and students) deal with school.  Listening to the girls at the meeting talk about their teachers and classes and the kids in their classes was very interesting.   They don’t understand why the teachers are having the students do certain things and quite frankly neither do it?  Open Book quizzes?  What’s the point?

I had to ask Janet about the method she used for tallying the mail.  I was confused and I wanted to make sure I recorded the numbers right.  She had lockbox at one end with no numbers and she had campus mail for 8:30.  Unfortunately I find that when ever you tell her something she gets an attitude.  I tried to explain to her that what I consider “Lockbox mail is the mail that comes at 8:30 from finance”.  Even though it is technically US mail as well.

I see Debra this afternoon.  I am not sure how I am going to explain the blow up between Mom and Me over the weekend.  I don’t like people telling me what to discuss with Debra (it’s really inappropriate actually). 

Speaking of mental Health Yale University suffered a loss of another faculty member.  A body was found at the Music School.  Apparently he jumped from the fourth Floor window. Linda Koch Lorimar from the Secretary’s informed the Yale Community via email the circumstances and released the victim’s name.  Police continue the investigation.   Yale Daily News, Channel 30, and Hartford Courant all reported on it.  New Haven Register didn’t. 

I can't believe it

I can’t believe how quickly the temperatures changed. It started raining shortly after I got home and it got cold. The wind picked up for a good long time. We ended up closing most if not all the windows in the house. I even went upstairs and got some fall clothes down. They were freshened up and have taken their place on the ironing board in the spare room.




Mom had a cleaning woman in today and they clean out the refrigerator and freezer and put the stuff down in the other freezer. When I got home I brought the stuff upstairs. Do you know I couldn’t remember which of the stuff they brought down would come back upstairs? Well at least we have a clean smelling refrigerator and freezer. It has been bothering Mom for weeks now. It looks like we will be having the woman come more often. I guess when needed or every two weeks.



Happily Mom is getting around more and more. She hasn’t gone down the cellar stairs yet and truthfully she really doesn’t need to do that for now. If she needs something she will ask me or have someone get it for her (cleaning lady for example). Did I mention she has a goal of three weeks to start driving? She is heading to bed right now but it seems to be getting later for her?



This month is going by very quickly. I was supposed to make phone calls to the nursing home to cancel the fashion show for next weekend and to set up for Veteran’s Day. I just home Natalie doesn’t get upset.



Well I have another long day so I am going to hit the sack. Have a great one!

I am here

Yes it’s me.  I am here.  I am sorry I haven’t written but I have been either busy or tired to write.  I got home last Friday at 7.  Liz was waiting and was full of news.  She took Rose home and then brought us to the house.

 Now some may not find this funny at all but as I was getting out of the car I saw Donnie and Lilly.  He picked her up and I went to them first before even seeing Mom!  I think Mom understood but not the others.

Friday night and most of the weekend was spent getting acclimated into a routine.  I had no Internet access for my computer but used Mom’s.  We told Mom of our adventures in Canada.

Saturday I helped out at the relay for Life with the club (lots going on there).  Afterwards took Mom shopping to Talbots and to Staples to pick up the new router (the other one didn’t work) unfortunately there were too many and I didn’t know exactly which one to get.  The rest of Saturday is becoming a blur.

Sunday was bingo and Baby Nel’s christening.  It was also a rough patch with Mom.  It moved so quickly that it was over a short time later.  She was asking me about the AC and where it was.  She wasn’t sure.  I repeated it again and then there was silence and (and the way I see it) she thought I said something more and I didn’t until she started saying really hurtful things and I exploded.  I was trying to explain to her that when she thought she heard me said things I wasn’t.  It was really getting nuts but she accused me of being abusive.

 When things calmed down we talked a little about it and she suggested I talk with Debra about it.  She says that when things I perceive as challenging it frustrates me.  I wasn’t sure where that applied to this situation.  First of all I don’t think she heard me (and she doesn’t hear well to begin with ) and when people don’t believe me when I say something or don’t listen to me its frustrating.

The party for the christening was great.  There were lots of people and the kids were there.  Audrey was being a little standoffish (rather play with the kids).  Grandpa Nelson was getting on my nerves with his jokes about Niagara Falls.  I tried unsuccessfully to ignore it.  I chatted with Nelson’s family.  I stayed until maybe 4.  I was home an hour later…

That night found out I was connected to the Internet thanks to Bob.  I still have to thank him for that.  http://katescomputer.blogspot.com/2011/09/it-is-never-easy.html .  I am still trying to determine how to get an email from there. 

Work has been busy.  Janet had to do the job while I was away and there were a few things I forgot to mention.  Some things had changed as far as mail is concerned.  There are several issues arising.   One woman who applied for a job is grieving the decision and is basically causing problems.

The club is going through another member issue (member is causing problems).  This person caused scenes in front of several people for both Telka and Jolyn.  She made really stupid accusations and isn’t being a team member.

Anyway we have lots to do in the upcoming months…

Niagara Fall-Heading home

Niagra Falls Day 3

Family Update

Niagra Falls Day 2

Niagra Falls Day 1

Hey everyone…Hope you are enjoying this lovely holiday. It is partly sunny and expected to stay this way for part of the day. The forecast calls for isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. Rain is expected tonight and tomorrow (damn). I am going to check the forecast for the various towns we are driving through tomorrow.




For now I am trying to pick up my bedroom at least a little so the tech guy who will be installing the router for our new ISP (which will be Optonline) and doing what ever we need for the new ISP this week won’t be embarrassed.



Mom had a visit from Kristie the nurse. Kristie says Mom will be fine. As long as she keeps getting hydrated-apparently Mom was a little dehydrated and that’s what was making her ill along with the boost and the Ensure. Mom has been sitting out back watching our neighbor take down the tree.



Mom is really urging me to get a full 8 hour sleep tonight but make sure things are done so I can enjoy the trip tomorrow….We were brainstorming about what I could do. Maybe take a sleep aid or the Tylenol PM. I know I won’t be sleeping well in anticipation.



Okay need to move along now…will check in sometime tomorrow…

I can't believe it

I can’t believe it has been three days since I wrote. I have been going crazy doing things for not only the shared living but for the trip. I barely remember what I did Friday. I do remember that Anthony was supposed to sit with me was a no show. I got everything done and out of the way by the time I left the office.




Friday night we celebrated Mom’s return to her own bed. She can go up and down the stairs with relative ease. Just as long as someone is near by. She can do pretty much everything as long as she has the energy. I have had to finish up things she couldn’t but she has been cooking, all weekend.



I also check in on the cat for what I thought was the last time. I would discover that wasn’t the case.



I did laundry and have made the spare room my packing room. As the weekend has progressed more laundry has been done but not much else.



Saturday I did grocery shopping and banking and we had visitors. I was exhausted by the time I got home from shopping. After dinner I called it quits. I had moved the suitcase and some more clothes down for the trip.



We had some serious phone equipment issues that had to be resolved. I went out and bought a Panasonic phone with three additional units. Liz help set them up this morning. They were charging up until 9 or ten. Mom keeps saying it was phone service.



BTW, speaking of phone service we will be changing to cable phone and cable internet so I will be using my Google mail accounts. If anyone uses Optimum online could you answer some questions? 1) Do they have their own email accounts? 2) They said we would have to use a yahoo or Google accounts? What email programs do you use? We still have to get a router and they will install all that stuff next Friday. This room has to be in some what presentable shape.



Late yesterday my street had a visit from two wild turkeys. They explored the street from one end to the other. They even spent time in the yard. They climbed our neighbor’s cars and their front porch roof. They returned for a short visit this evening. They stayed closer to the main street this time.



Today I went to bingo a little late. I had to stop at the pharmacy to get a prescription from the dermatologist. Unfortunately he wrote it wrong and it needs to be checked out. When I arrived at Bingo Angela was already getting things started while she was getting her own activities ready. Sadly I found out two residents had passed away. My Millie and Lois passed away in the last two weeks. Lois hadn’t been to bingo for quite some time but I know she had gone down hill health wise. Millie was going down hill as well.



When I got home Liz was here and getting the phones in order. She kind of pissed me off when I told her the answering machine upstairs still has the messages that they made from downstairs. It seemed like she was treating me like I didn’t know what I was talking about. She made a slight dig at Bob after sge suggest that Bob take a look at why the phone was not working.. We explained he doesn’t know how to do those. “I thought he was supposed to be smart?” She had to leave for the museum as she was late for work. I am glad she did because she was pissing me off royally. It isn’t the first time this weekend she did this either.



After we had something to eat I got ready for shopping. This time I went to Shop Rite. I am not sure how long it took but I was tired and through out the day my knee had been bothering me.



Mom started cooking dinner around 5. It was also just about then when I was heading over to Roberta’s House. She had called me while I was shopping to let me know she and Mike were still at the airport in Philly.



I don’t remember going over to see the cat yesterday at all. I had given her enough food the day before but she was glad to see me. I spent at least 45 minutes with her. I fed and watered her (and she didn’t turn into a gremlin) I played with her on the floor too. I cleaned out the litter box too.



My cousin Bob came over for a visit. It was good to see him. The last time I saw him was at the family reunion. Anyway, he is truly his father’s son. He was still making the cornball political jokes that his late father would make to my mother.



Oh Rose called me today. She wanted to let me know that Tuesday’s pick up time had changed. We still have to meet the bus at 7:15 but Carol is picking us up at 6:15. She still has to get the kids ready for school.



I noticed my face breaking out again. I think it was because of playing with the cat today. It could also be the oils that were in the food we ate. Who knows?



Mom is in bed now but she really hasn’t been feeling well again today. She still is having problems with diarrhea. She did call the nurse today or at least spoke to them on the phone.



Okay I need to get ready for bed. I have another long day tomorrow…

Pressure is off a little

Well the anxiety I felt almost four hours ago has been lifted. I made check list for packing, shopping, and listened to Rose’s suggestion to not pack a lot of clothes simply because we are not going to be gone for a long period of time:




I will have a toiletry “bag” that will hold the traditional stuff. I even have a list of what will be in my pocketbook and that’s all a short list. I think my hard cover journal and the other necessary things will be there.



I managed to get a few things I needed at the store. I bought a new slicker at Dick’s Sporting Goods for $64. I even got my sunglasses repaired. Yes I would say things are coming together.



I got my prescription filled and hopefully it will be ready tomorrow so I can have it for the trip. My knees and ankles have been really acting up lately and I know its because of the foods I have been eating and the stuff I have been doing.



I will spend the next couple of days making sure the rest of the stuff is washed and ready to be packed by Monday.



It was nearly 7:30 when I got home. I got our dinner for us.. I cleared it up and then got the garbage/recycle cans back to their spots in the back.



Tomorrow Anthony promises to sit with me for the morning. He didn’t sit with me today and that’s going to be a problem. Then again If I keep things simple and if he has real problems he can ask Janet.



Okay I need to get to sleep. I will see you all in the morning.

crunch Time

Well it is September 1, 2011 and one week from today I will be on the third day of my trip to Canada.  Have I done anything yet?  Not really I still have clothes to get.  I bought sneakers (running shoes) and that’s it.  I will definitely have to get going tonight. 

They guys that are helping with our department are making me nuts!  They make messes and they have been folding the Collection letters wrong.   They don’t check to make sure the address is in the window or a complete.  They complained when they were told that it’s the machine that’s folding them.   They split the bucket up between the two of them. 

AT lunch time I went for a walk to City hall for the Boss Lady.  On the way back stopped at Buffalo Wild Wings.  I got some boneless chicken wings and forgot my drink. 

I was able to finish the daily mail by 1:30.  I started working on some of the return mail.  I still had the lobby mail to do but I can do that tomorrow.

After work I have to pick up lab stuff for Mom.  I hoep to go shopping afterwards.