TGIF September 2017

I am glad it’s Friday but I wish it had started off better.  As I left home in time I discovered there was an accident on the highway (a part of the highway I travel a lot on) so I took a detour along our section of route one-so did everyone else!  Just before I did this I called my team leader who was also waiting for her ride into the office to arrive.  I got here before her though!

When I got here I checked in with SuperBob and PB and they knew what the story was.  I got to work on yesterday’s mail and finished and delivered it.  It took me about an half hour I think because I went to scanning right after.

AC was going to train me in the method of scanning other documents into other programs that eventually get into the patient's files.  Apparently I don’t have that access to do it. :(

I was very pleased to find “smelling like fall” swap items waiting for me at the house yesterday.  The aromas were awesome.  I made sure Michelle in MI knew it and the admins for the group knew it.  I am still waiting on Kitty’s but again no worries.  

I started another letter to Michelle last night before going to bed.  I told her about my neighbors being from Michigan.  I  can’t remember what else I wrote her.  

I started a reply to AAtifa in Johannesburg.  She has lead an interesting life and she has a beautiful baby girl.  I want to finish the email before i go to bed tonight.  AS I am sitting here though I may not be able to do it.  It's still early but I am now getting tired and want to go to bed.

I totally bailed on the DTC last night. I was so involved with the email and writing to Michelle that when the reminder popped up I knew it was too late to go.  I am pretty sure I missed the big hoopla.  On some subconscious level I wanted to not go because I knew that  the subject of BA seeking the 3d Congressional Office was going to be a subject of debate.  Something I want to stay away from.  This would be one of those what would Mom have done if she was here.

Today was busy and by lunch time the mail was late and I started on it late to do a project for SR.  So all of today’s mail will have to be finished monday morning.

I met up with Liz after work to read over the info on the insurance papers for the new car.  I told her I was anxious to get the check and she asked why and I told her to pay some bills.  She made a joke and nelson was shushing her.  I didn’t mind it and I told him it was okay.  Nothing really came of  it.  Later I asked Nelson how long would it take for all of this to resolve and he didn’t have any idea but it will take time.  They thought the coverage was good and to be expected.  I will probably have to pay just about the same time the first car payment will be due.

Needless to say the title was not here when I arrived.  I was trying to figure out in my head the timeline.   I know i sent it out right after I talked with  the second adjuster.  

I was going to go shopping tonight but now that I am home I am not going anywhere.  I am tired and still have more to add to the list anyway.  THe list seems to be getting a little bigger.  I am thinking of getting a 4 quart slow cooker for $15.00.  I am going to check out Wal*Mart tomorrow.

The kitties have been out of their hiding places for nearly half hour.  I think SKy came to me when I started to shake the treat container.   I don’t know how long tiger has been down.  It's as though she just appeared out of thin air.  It would explain the running around i heard earlier.   That i just heard now.

I really hate to tell B that the swap hasn’t arrived yet.  I am hoping tomorrow it will.  I don’t want to get her upset.  She is such a nice lady.  I have a feeling the letter I mailed yesterday will get to her by Tuesday.

I have gotten my prescriptions and should be all set for the next few weeks.  It cost about $30.  I should be getting more by next month.

I haven’t seen this week’s NCIS season premiere in its entirety.  I was too tired and needed my sleep but from what I have read it was getting positive reviews from fans and viewers alike.  Of course there was some nitpicking.  Some wieght focusing on poor Sean Murray.  Whether or not they like the beards too.  Too much.  I just couldn’t watch it.  Maybe tomorrow.  I do have to ask this though?  Will this also be the last season for Mark Harmon?  I understand DAvid McCallum will be finishing at the end of the season but maybe this will be for Mark?  I have no evidence to say one way or the other.  I just remember back a few years ago he said what he would like to be doing in five years.  

Well good night.

Thankful Thursday

1.            I am thankful for my family warts and all.  Things are progressing nice and slow with my sister.  We will see each other tomorrow night to review recent insurance papers for new car.  Brother Jim informed me last night he has “issues”.   He had a CT-Scan this morning will get results next week.  The MD found lump where lumps not supposed to be.  Do you think he said anything to my sister?  No. 

We received news this past month that my Cousin A has accepted a job back here in the state and will be moving his family back here.  Glad to hear it and hope I get to see him more than I did when he did live here.   I doubt it I don’t see my cousins that live in town that often anyway.

2.            I am thankful for my kitties.  They are good.  They made me a little nervous this week when they didn’t come out from their nap or hiding places until well after I had been home awhile.  One day this week I left Tiger in my old bedroom without thinking I closed the door.  She spent the entire night there.  They have been eating their foods and enjoying their treats I give them.

3.            I am thankful for my job.  Things have been busy throughout the day with the mail, scanning, and refund preparing.  Didn’t do a lot of refund work this week but it took a few days to work on just one batch.  The union committee officially started this week and have a lot scheduled.  We are rebuilding the committee with new members as many have left or stepped down.

4.            I am thankful for the Medical profession that keeps me on the road to good health.  I had my infusion yesterday.  They really are doing a great job.  I see the Rheumatology doctors next month.  Need to ask about the Garlic and Melatonin bits I learned about this week.  I see the Pulmonary specialist next month as well.  Of course, the heath coach is next month and helping as much as she can.  I see Debra tonight. 

5.            I am thankful for my neighbors.  I am so looking forward to getting to know the new neighbors from MI.  I hope to be a better neighbor than I have been.  I try to interact with all of them but must respect space and boundaries.

6.            I am thankful for my home.  It is providing me a great place to be protected and comfortable.  I am still working on getting it better organized.    I see some projects ahead of me but they do need to wait.

7.            I am thankful for my friends.  I am very thankful that my friends in the Hurricane affected areas are safe and on the road to “recovery”.  I am looking forward to hearing from them soon. 

I am really excited about the activity in the Pen pal hobby.  I am meeting many new people and look forward to the adventures.

8.            I am thankful for the organizations I belong to.  Going to be or supposed to be very busy this fall.  Looking forward to it all.

9             I am thankful for the weather.  It has been beautiful I think. I am amazed that I still have the windows and fans going for the fresh air.  It has been hot at times and then I don’t go out if I don’t have to. 

10.         I am thankful for the men and women who choose to protect and serve their country and their citizens even at the worst possible times.    En

Been waiting

All week long been waiting on a few things.  First of all I am waiting for the car title from the state so I can pass it on to the insurance company.   I think that’s why I haven’t gotten the reimbursement check yet.  Now that I am expecting a bill from the insurance company with all the new rates and fees I want to get it paid.  It looks like I am still waiting.  

I have been busy reorganizing the pen pal hobby and sending out letters to as many as possible to my pen pals.   I am very excited to start a pen pal association with a Aatifa in JOhannesburg.  I sent her the full intro this morning and heard from her this evening.

My swap partners both got their swaps and enjoyed receiving them.    Michelle’s swap should have arrived last night  It says it was delivered but  I am wondering if it went to the PO Box first.  I wonder if I told her the address changed.  Although I distinctly remembering putting my home address on it.  B’s will come in a day or two.  

I had my infusion today and it went well.  AFterwards I had to go to Honda to get the tires checked (I am not sure if this goes on my “service record”.  THey had to reset something. After that I went to Stop and Shop and got rid of the bottles and got some dinner.  

It was nearly 4 when I got home I had dinner and then started fall asleep.  The cats never came out until 6 or 7.

Busy Monday

Wow I am glad today is done and over with.  I got up the normal time and got the regular work day routine going.  I got ready for Livia’s cleaning. When I was about to leave I couldn’t find the keys.  I almost panicked but talked myself out of it.  I looked all over and the last place I looked is where it was.  In the cushions of the sofa.  What a relief.   

The ride in was not bad at all. I got to the parking garage at a decent time and into the office exactly at 8.  I was surprised to see GA in the office but apparently she left before noon.  I thought she was taking the whole day off.  I noticed she had gone when I didn’t see her and the stuff I needed for mail was still in the finance office.

The first couple of hours spent on scanning.  The next couple of hours was working on the refund prepping and documenting.  Unfortunately I didn’t finish it.  I have only a few left but will have it mailed out tomorrow.  The rest of the day was spent on the mail.  There was a lot of US mail from weekend.   I still have to go through most of it.  I don’t understand why there was a lot but it happens.

After work I went to the post office and closed out the PO BOX.  It didn’t take long a mere five minutes and filled out a change of address form.  I just hope people get it in time.  I will be updating files later.  I even tried earlier today (in between working).

I received my updated insurance forms for the 2014 Honda.  It has a permanent insurance card that I will put out in the car tomorrow.  I am trying to decide if I should have the car insurance papers separate from the 2014 car folder or keep it together.  I don’t mean the stuff that goes in the car but for years I was filing the insurance separately in my desk.  I am thinking I should keep them together.   I think the bill for a year is $1600   OF course I will not pay it all at once.  Once the bill comes I will be sure to send it.  I really wish the Insurance check would come.

I am definitely putting all the insurance papers dealing with the accident in the 2002 folder.  I just wish the reimbursement check would get here.  I had a horrible thought that I didn’t look through the stuff that came last week with instructions for the title (something else I am waiting on) and it was in there.  If it was supposed to be there I didn’t see it and Liz even looked through it.

I am still waiting on the title for the 2002 car.  I think that’s why they haven’t sent the reimbursement check.

I got a bill from the Dentist today.  Luckily that wasn’t too bad.  It was from the crown I had done last month.  Timing is everything right?  The tooth right below the new crown is the one giving me a problem.  It is fine as long as I don’t eat on that side or drink anything period.  I was going to call but I kept putting it off all day long.

The house looks great.  I spoke with Livia via text and asked her how she would feel about cleaning my old bedroom once I got it organized?  I haven’t heard from her about it.  Honestly though she shouldn’t really mind.  I have no idea if this will increase the price but I would like to start using that room as a guest room/t office once I get things organized again.

I learned something terrible today!  Melatonin is not good for Lupus patients.  According to John Hopkins it is one of the many things we as Lupus and any autoimmune deficient patient needs to avoid.  It stimulates the autoimmune system.  (I would think it would be a good thing but maybe I am missing something.)  Garlic is another thing that I have to stop having.  At least not use it a lot.  The article I have linked above is something I am going to save at another time.

I really was going to work on the pen pal files but I am so tired right now I don’t know if I could do it right.  I need take it slow. I can get overwhelmed with it.  I should take each pen pal and do their files individually.

I have been getting a number of Meetup emails in the last couple of days but not the one I was hoping for.  The one in North Haven is supposed to be tomorrow night.  Courage something.  I sent an email to the girl but haven’t heard from her.  The other meet ups are in Prospect and Danbury.  Can we say no?  There is another I am not quite sure about here in Milford…sounds like a bar hopping type and if you  have followed me long enough you know I am not a bar hopping woman. 

I am keeping the fans on tonight as it was in the 80’s today.  It dropped just 8 degrees as I got home but it’s still a little warm. 

The kitties are quiet now but that’s because I gave them kibble around 7.  When I got home tonight Sky was just coming out of the cellar and Tiger was still in her napping spot in the sofa by the window.  She came out of there about 6.  Sky was so cute when he came to sit on the other recliner.  He nuzzled my head.  Awww. Now they are sitting out by the back door.  I think.

Well I have sheets to put into the washing machine ( don’t want to wait until the weekend) so I am going to say good night…;)

Can't find my original entry

I had a really great entry started this morning but never finished it.  Annoying but not a huge tragedy.  IT has happened before and probably will happen again.

Anyway it was a beautiful morning but it got warmer as the day went on.  It was in the 80’s until night fall.  I have the fans on in almost every room again.  Not sure how long this will last but I like it.  AT one point found myself wondering if in years past we still had the windows opened in September.  I tried to read some entries but I don’t think I mentioned last year.

I spent the day finishing laundry, working on reorganizing my pen pal files and updating and writing some letters.  I also managed to straighten up my old bedroom.  I still have to organize stuff in there but at least it’s not all over the floor.

Finally got the storage bin that I had in the old car cleaned out and put into the trunk of “Blue”.  I put a few things in there and will put some towels at later time.

I had a dull headache so I stayed home from the rest of the world.  I also have to call the dentist there is something seriously wrong with the teeth. 

I took some Melatonin for the second night in a row.  Not sure if it is affective or not.  I do feel tired but not so sure if that is the reason.

Didn't move fast this morning

At 8:30 on a beautiful Saturday morning and I felt like I was not moving fast enough.    Did the Saturday morning routine and checked a few recipes to see if I need to get anything.  I did.  I rechecked the grocery list for everything else and was relieved to see it wouldn’t be a big list.

I was determined to gather the swap stuff and head out to the Post office and mail the swaps.  I am getting excited to see if they like this. I just hope Michelle didn’t send me a whole bunch of them and the entire melting pot (she was supposed to send the wax melts of it smells like fall and I only got a couple of them for her).  We had spoken via IM a couple of times today.

There is a storm in the DTC that is brewing and it will be a difficult time for everyone.  One aldermanic candidate is planning to run for Congress against the current holder of that job. Apparently he isn’t supposed to do this because his current seat is a two year gig.  Now before anyone says that we don’t have a right to stop him collectively we can’t but it has to do with things I don’t understand and can’t explain it well.  I just know its splitting people already.

The new neighbors are starting to get settled in next door.  Their furniture looked great (some were sitting by the garage).  When I went out I said hello again and chatted and told them about the wildlife around here.  Later on I met the wife and we learned more about them.  They lived in the same town/city as my cousin Tim and his wife.  She told me a little bit about life in rural Dexter.

Around noon I went grocery shopping instead of going when I went to the post office.  I had forgotten the grocery tote bags.  I didn’t return the bottles though.  It was pretty busy.  I was in the store for an hour and got things most on the list and few that weren’t.  I managed to get a new broom and few extra cereals.  Managed to not spend a lot of money. I could get use to this. 

When I came home I started the pot roast.  I discovered the three lbs. of meat that I bought does not fit the 2 quart slow cooker.  Liz suggested I cut the meat to fit it.  She also reminded me that when I first was thinking of getting one that she suggested to get a big one.  Now I have more to cook tomorrow.  I didn’t get the bottle of wine for the stew.  I think I may have to delay the stew cooking for later on in the week.  Actually I just took it out of the slow cooker and I think its ready…I tried a piece and its great.

The rest of the day I did some odds and edns and watched the NCIS Marathon.  I am going to go to bed in an hour but with one extra.  I am going to try the Melatonin.

OH and the kitties?  Well Sky was down here for a while but came down a few minutes ago. I thought he was sleeping in the dining room, and tiger was hanging out under the TV table in the bedroom.

I heard from Roberta today she gave wonderful insights about the email I showed her from Liz.  She also gave me some pointers as well.  As did Debra when we had our session this evening.

Well I just took the Melatonin so I think I better get upstairs.

This week has been

This week has been all about getting the car.  As you know last weekend N and I went looking and found a car at Courtney Honda. I took it for a test drive and found it to be much more comfortable and easy to ride.  On Monday we went and started the financing process and ran into the man who sold me the Green Honda all those years ago.  He is now the business manager. So we had a mini reunion.   On Wednesday I picked the car up with Liz.  Signed last minute papers, got the phone synced with the car, ran through the gadgets and then I took Liz Home.  WE went over the dashboard and looked over how to do some stuff.  It will definitely take time.  I just know I don’t want to be sitting in the car reading the manuals.

Earlier in the week I got the packet from the second insurance adjuster. In the packet it had instructions on what to do when I get the copy of the title.  Where to sign and then mail it back to them via UPS. All I am waiting on right now is the title.  Tonight I got a letter from another rep at Safeco discussing the rental.  I think I will read more of it later…I think it broke down the fees for rental.  I just hope I don’t have to do anything as I was told originally all of it would be taken care off.  Once I have read it over and assimilated it I will file it in the packet I have for it and put it away.  I am anxious to get the check.  I can put it to good use.

I am waiting for the Replacement title that I submitted earlier in the week.  The adjuster recommended I do spend the $20 and have it mailed.  I hope it comes soon because I just want this done and over with.

I did make files on the computer to keep record of the services and spending. I hope I can keep it up better this time around than the last.  It took me a while to figure out the set up but I think I have it down now.

Work has been busy.  I was late a few times this week and luckily today was not one of them despite or in spite of a major truck accident on the southbound side of the highway and of course the obligatory rubbernecking of the northbound drivers.  I have been doing scanning and refund preparations, and the regular mail.  GA has been helping with the mail and pointing out.  Hey if she wants to do the mail sorting more power to her. I got to work on refunds today.  I still have a lot of readdress mail but I did some if it yesterday. 

LL (the coworker who is experiencing some legal problems) came into work this week.  We briefly talked about it and she says she is fine. (I know I wouldn’t be).  I have only seen her twice this week actually.  I haven’t heard much of anything else from the news.  I suspect if there is a trial we will know about it and if there are repercussions for the job we also will hear about it as well.

There is a Long Term Service Breakfast in early October for the Medical school.  It will be at 9 am and it should be very interesting.  I don’t remember where it will be held but there is usually lots of breakfast related foods.

Now that Alexion announced their plans to move out of New Haven and move to Boston there is some speculation and hoping that our Department will get to move over to the new building. It would be nice as everything is pretty new (a year at least).  It will probably not happen but it is nice to dream.

            After Last weekend I thought Liz and I had made in rows to the latest fight we had.  We both had gone to church and heard sermons (given by the same deacon but at different times) about forgiveness.  It came at an important time and we both “apologized”.  Well Monday morning I received an email that made me question whether or not it was getting better.  After she answered some questions for me she wanted to make it clear she would be staying out of my business.  She made a bunch of statements that had me puzzled.  She made sweeping generalizations and assumptions about my anger in the work place, with friends, and she talks about the relationships she has with the rest of the family that could be different and she doesn’t understand why.  She also has said that Nelson has reminded her many times that it isn’t any of her business and she would strive to keep it that way.   She talked about the consequences of my choices for housekeeping, bookkeeping, you name it   She also gave reasons why she did the things she did.

           

So I am taking it slow.  Like I said she “guided me” about the steps to take or explained to me what the papers said for the next steps (in closing out the old car).  We have sent text messages but it still confuses me and I don’t know what else to do.  I have shared the email with only a few people as I wanted their take on it.  They felt she was putting me down and being emotionally browbeating (I won’t say abusive) but she is being that.  I am going to talk to Debra about it tomorrow when I call her.  I had to cancel our session on Thursday.

Finally some news in the neighborhood.  First, the first set of condos have been completed and the second stage has begun.  The first stage needs outer walls and paint and probably lots of other things as well.  I am not sure how long the second building will take but the way it has been going I am thinking pretty fast.

A dumpster that had been stranded on the banks of the Oyster River Marsh after being swept down river during Super Storm Sandy was finally dragged out of its prison on Tuesday.  The City of West Haven, Milford, and Towing company came together figured out what had to be done and dragged it across the riverbed and up through the Sewer pump station property and on to our street.  They took it away Wednesday Morning.  Every day you could see it from our house.  I was totally oblivious to it until Kim posted on my time line (or is it newsfeed?)

We have new neighbors this week.  The new owners of the flipped house on the main road started moving in.  There were Moving vans coming and going. Kind of made traffic a little hairy but we got through it.   I met the husband “T”.  They are from Michigan and have a Pomeranian.  Looking forward to meeting that one.  Some of the outdoor furniture looks great.  Looking forward to the adventures.

Well it’s late now and I have lots to do tomorrow.  I am going to be cooking and shopping, and mailing out the swaps I have for group.  It will probably be the last one for a while.

Might be getting the car

Friday Night I went to My Sister’s and picked up my BIL and we headed to a Honda in town and we looked at a 2014 CVR and a 2014 Civic.  I have a feeling I am going with the 2014 Civic.  It has 16,000 miles a decent warranty, blue tooth, power lock-actually I will get the all the specs and whatever when I see them again.  The CVR I fell in to (literally).  I liked the dashboard in the civic.  

It must be karma because I found the key to the 2014 Honda civic in my pocketbook yesterday morning.  I had to call them and let them know what time I was coming in and told them about the key.   I put a security deposit on the Blue Honda.  I am going to see what night Nelson is available (actually waiting to hear back from Liz).  They did suggest I call Lawyer Bob about the accident.

  Heard from the insurance company Friday and they are giving me a good Price $3.5k for it..  He says he will send it to my email (haven’t gotten it yet) but it was a detailed phone message. I also got the primary info letter from the first adjustor.

I took everything out of the rogue.  Got rid of the old repair bills and old insurance cards and old maps and directions that got wet.  I still have the bin to clean out.  I will put it all in the other car next week.

Things between Liz and me are getting better.  She doesn’t want to talk about how much I hurt her but she says whatever the choices I make are not her business.  I told her I would fix it.  You will probably say “why should you fix it anything?” that “your sister is too much in your business” and you are probably right (because I am thinking the same thing) but I don’t like hurting people.  We both were wrong.

The laptop must have done some updates because I had a blank screen all night.  I rebooted it a couple of times and now I can get into the mail program and link from the mail program…I really don’t know what I am talking about but whatever it’s working again.

The kitties are ambling around here this morning.  Sky slept on top of my legs half way through the night (I thought it was the blankets that were bunching up around there).  I thought it was Tiger.  I guess he was getting tired of me rolling over on him or whatever.  I also think they want to get back into the storage room (my old bedroom/computer room).

It is a little humid right now at this time of day I think its 7o degrees out and cloudy and foggy too.  We are supposed to get remnants of Hurricane Jose sometime in the next few days.  There are two more in the Atlantic as well. I am not fully paying attention to those as they seem to be far away.

Everyone that is on my time line that was in the Hurricane Irma is safe, some have power some don’t (after 8 days one wrote) and have to look forward to clean up.  It’s been a couple of days since I heard from DR. T.

I spoke with Mama R last night.  I was updating her on the car search and she was telling me a little of the adventures of the refugees from Hurricane Irma.  They had more company than they expected which included a cat.  Mama R promised to call me later today with all the details.

I am still updating files and adding them to the laptop.  I haven’t written many letters this week.  I was focusing on the car situation.  I still have to organize the files and do it slowly or I will get overwhelmed.

The plant and bake sale is today and I didn’t make anything for it and let Tammy and Suzanne know.  I need to get ready and man the tables.

The Big E starts today

I knew Tuesday was going to be a long day for me.  Between stuff i needed to do at work, having to deal with the car, the Ladies Guild,

I woke up that  morning realizing a few things.  One I forgot the plates to the car.  I know he told me to take them but I just didn’t take them (I think they were still on the car).  I couldn’t remember where I put my Parking tag or the key card to get into the garage.  I was relieved that I found it before I left the house.   The Body shop has probably by now taken care of the plates i just have to pick them up.

I spoke to Liz via email earlier in the week and she offered Nelson’s guidance in the car search.  I took her up on it.  Only if he is feeling okay.  I have since spoken to her twice on the phone.  She is giving me assignments on what needs ot be done.  I got interest rates from as few places so far now I have to go to KBB.com and see what my car is worth  but some of the questions and particulars I don’t have answers to.  I have since talked to her scheduling the car search.  Nelson and I will be doing it tonight.

I did contact Ray from Safeco and he explained the next few steps and what I need to do (get or find the title of the car).  He says another adjuster will be contacting me.  That I won’t need to do anything right now.   I got one a call yesterday from DAve and to me it was a wasted call...he was confirming that we were totaling.   As if I had a choice.

Work has been very busy.  We had an ice cream social on Wednesday it was very nice.  We discovered on Thursday that a co-worker had been arrested for violating a restraining order.  It was not widely discussed in the office.  I was shocked when I first read the name.  It explained her absence this week.

The kitties worried me a little earlier this week.  They have been chasing stuff around (each other mostly) and they spent Thursday night into Friday morning in the cellar.  IT was sort of nice to have the bed to myself but my concern is anything down there (buggy like could bite them) or things can break.  I did manage to get them up stairs.  They were still appreciative of breakfast and they did congregate around me in the morning when I got up early.  One of them missed the box completely. Yuck.

Today starts the two week phenomenal Eastern States exposition.  I was hoping to get to go this year but it doesn’t seem it will be feasible.  I look forward to any and all reports from my fellow bloggers.

I have to get a new car

I was just told this morning that my Hunter Green Honda should be totaled. It has a lot of structural damage and the age are all factors going into it.  Now I have the daunting job of finding a car.  I called Liz and told her about it.  We talked for a good twenty minutes or so.  She suggested pre-owned or second hand or whatever she called it.  She mentioned places that had good rates.  She was glad I was not hurt.

I have mentioned it to a lot of people here.  Supervisor suggested Autotrader.com and AC suggested Consumerreports.com and Edwards.com I even looked up how to search for a car. 

I also have to start a budget for myself and I haven’t really  done one in a while.  That means not going out to dinner, no extravagant things.  Just food and litter for the kitties (not ordering from chewy.com for a while).  I am going to have to give up the PO Box. 

After work I got all the personal stuff out (the grocery bags, crates, blankets, papers (including the Honda books), bills, cleaning stuff, It’s in the back of the Rogue now.  I know I should have cleaned it out but I was too tired and wanted to get dinner started.

I heard from Debbie in Tamarac and they are safe.  I have to read it again but I think they have no power.  I sent them an email (can receive text msgs just not send) and let them know my phone not working.

I had words with a pen pal today. It came at a bad time and I probably didn’t respond all that well. It lead me to write about entitlement.  I haven’t done much else with the pen pal world (actually agreed to be someone else’s pen pal and declined two guys requests to be pals).

Livia came today and the house is awesome looking.  I took pictures will post them later.  Remember phone not working right.

After dinner I didn’t do much.  I put the other sheets in the wash, cleaned the kitchen from dinner, put out kibble, let the kitties in the cellar (actually they let themselves down and haven’t come up but once).   

Tomorrow night is the Pot luck dinner.  I will put the salad together when I get home and then go to the mass and dinner.  I have to present a mini report to the meeting about the nominating committee.  I have to request volunteers.  I have one person but need three more.

I am just too tired to do anything right now except sleep.  I am planning on going in early to get things done.

Going to bed soon

I didn’t start getting ready to go out until maybe 1 or 2.  I finished up a couple of letters and updating pen pal files (and moving them around) before that and then took a shower and started to go.  As I was leaving I saw some friends and chatted with them.  They were walking around the “district”.  I told them of my weekend adventures and after a while I took off to do the errands I needed done. 

My first place was to the dry cleaners to pick some stuff up and the highways was a little slow.  I have no idea what it was (it happens alternating weekends).  I went to the Dollar store and picked up a few things for the Ladies guild supper.  I came home and relaxed for a short time.

I had steak for supper and got back to working on the pen pal files.  I was really making myself crazy about what I wanted to do. I had to remind myself to focus.  The process isn’t really important but I managed to slowly get some things done.  Unfortunately I am starting to go loopy and need to get ready for bed.

The kitties spent the better part of the day and evening upstairs in my old bedroom.  They both came out a couple of times for various needs.  They haven’t been down since.  I know the door slammed shut at one point but it didn’t seem to faze them.  I did end up closing the windows while I was in there. 

I have been getting updates from Dr. T and a few others and of course the news about the Hurricane that is now Category 2 to 3.  According to T there are curfews in place already.  Lots of people without power already.

I need to go to sleep…I just need a break from all that I did today.

A chilly Sunday Morning

I am seriously considering closing the windows and turning the heat on! When I got up just before six the thermostat on the fan read 58 degrees!   Now it is 64 degrees.   The sun is shining and it looks lovely but I am getting freaking cold.  Elsewhere (primarily in Florida) the Hurricane Irma is affecting some if not all of my Floridian family, friends, and acquaintances.  I heard from Amy An[c1]  via IM this morning.  I checked in with her.  It doesn’t sound like it’s going to be Hurricane force for her.  Some others such as Wanda K lost power and is with her sister. 

We did our regular Sunday morning routine and then I got the remaining amount of laundry in the machines.  I keep looking at the dining room and the kitchen where the clothes now and for some reason can’t bring them upstairs.  I would like to have them out of there.  The ones upstairs now are partially hanging on the ironing board or in the closet.  I am not sure if I am trying to prove to myself or my Sister if I can keep the house tidier than I have been.   The dining room table has stuff on it but it is not covered with it. It will be organized very soon once I get the swap stuff mailed.

Oh for those who are wondering it has been two weeks since Sis and I have had our fight.  Thirteen days since she sent me the lame ass “apology/blame” email.  Aside from trying to call her about the accident I haven’t spoken to her.  Every time I see pictures of her on FB I want to make a comment.  Usually when those “Sister admiration posts come up” I repost them.  Not this week.  

Now that I am actively getting involved with pen paling I was looking over all the files (individual as well) that need updating.  That includes the outlook contact so when I print out envelopes they are accessible.  I have an excel address book I had been doing and then stopped.  It is a little daunting.   But I will get through it.  I might even move the Excel address book to the laptop. It is time consuming.

Groceries were delivered just before 10 and they are all away. Not a lot but everything was delivered. 

I finished the laundry around 11:30.  The rest of the day will have a few errands and then low key.

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I am tired

It is almost 8:30 at night and the Gibbs rules Marathon is still going on.  I have been home from the nursing home since 4.  I made a few stops before coming home.  I was so glad to be home.

        I got to the nursing home by 1:30 chatted with Marie and we talked about my accident. Maria got residents and I set up in the dining room.  We had about 17 residents.  I had a couple of them who were going to be a challenge I thought at first.  The challenge went away.  We had a good time and we finished by 3:05.

        I headed home making a couple of stops to the Post office and Adams for an early supper.  There was nothing at the post office for me.  When I stopped at Adams I got a dozen wings.  Kettle cooked and something else.  They were all good and kept me filled until 8. 

        After I ate I went to the “storage room” and worked on some pen pal files.  It was fairly aggravating because that computer is a little slow.  On top of that signing in to the other email program kept getting the name and password done.  I kept getting annoyed because it would take me away from the things I need to do.  I have to update my address directory (the excel spread sheet) the contact book for the outlook express.  It was starting to aggravate me.  I have so many to do.

        The laptop was acting weird too. The outlook program wouldn’t open on it.  So I have to get the emails from the website.  Again all of it was frustrating me. I just had to step away.

        I had some tea and yogurt and fed the kitties once they came out from the “storage room bed”.  I am pretty sure they went back there. I will leave the door open so they can come out.

        I am going to finish my tea and go to bed I think.

 

My Plans for today changed

My original plans for today were to get the swaps for the Happy Mail group mailed out today but I learned because of the weather and other things going the due date was pushed up (or back?) to mid-October.   I did manage to mail out the greeting cards to a couple of friends plus a letter. 

I spent a good part of the morning at the  Car rental place once I put the car in the body shop next door (made the arrangements yesterday with the insurance company).  I will add pictures at another time of what the car looked like and what the car I have looks like.  It’s a Nissan Mini-van something or other.   The reason I had spent so much time is they didn’t have any cars on the premises so I had to wait for one.

Yesterday I Made the calls to the insurance company while at work and was not that difficult.  The claims adjuster called me back and sent an email confirmation shortly after that with the arrangements and info. 

When I woke up this morning everything was blinking then I remembered we had gone an email alert saying that we would be having power reduction during the night.  So some of the clocks and computers had to be rebooted.

This morning I did some minor pen pal stuff before leaving for the car place and let the kitties in that area.  I had to close some of the windows because it blew a lot a round.  It took a few minutes to get things update (crappy computer) and printed out.  I was so afraid the ink was running out again.

I did a few things once I got home from the errands.  I finally got the dishwasher emptied and filled up again and folded some clothes.  I am going to take pictures of it (as proof to Liz one day) later on once it’s really cleaned up.  I Have to straighten up the cat’s eating area a little. 

Last night I met Dave for dinner at Len and Joe’s fishtails in New Haven.  I had to wait for him because of traffic but we got in and were seated outside on the porch facing the harbor.  WE spent the next two and half hours talking, and eating and catching up.  We talked about family and friends and the *disagreements* we have had.  I showed him the email from Liz and he clearly could see her flip flop from apologizing to playing victim. 

I found out that the plant that’s been outside these last several weeks was indeed from him.  He admitted it to me and now that he did I sort of had an idea back then he did but I wasn’t sure.  Despite an uncomfortable moment (he tried to play a trick on me to make me look foolish) it was a good night.   Still didn’t make solid plans for the Big E yet but after he comes back from trips we will plan something.

        Well it’s time for me to go to the nursing home and do Bingo.  I really don’t want to go but I promised I would do it this week today as they are having a grandparent’s day activity tomorrow. 

        I am sorry if this sounds like I am bouncing back and forth but I am so tired right now and I wanted to be sure I remembered to write.