The Mobile Home visits

 

 

Well I got there before either my sister or niece.  Cheryl couldn't get to it from the directions on her GPS.  So I told them to come by quarry road.  They both eventually arrived.  Liz announced she woke up on the wrong side of the bed.  MY response was “again”?

 

The park is nice.  Well maintained.  There was a lawn care guy doing lawns.  I am not sure if it is part of the fees.  The visit wasn’t long, but we all noticed things that weren’t very good...The paneling around the porch was broken and had holes.  The shed had crap in it.  When we went in it was dark.  Only one bedroom was big, the other two could be offices or storage.  By the end of the visit Liz realized after hearing Cheryl’s views that this would be a bad idea.  I felt that from the beginning.   The second one we never saw because it was unavailable today but we are not going to see after all.  My hope is no one else suggests this.

 

We all went our own ways.  Cheryl headed to Liz’s and I headed to the bank, and to Aldi’s for groceries.  I got most of the list and a few other things but it came to almost $88.  I probably could have done without the fish but I wanted to try their fish.  I did get ground meat, and some grated cheese, and sliced cheese.  I got fresh vegetables, and the frozen vegetables, and two of a few things.

 

When I got home I put them away, snacked on the cookies and yogurt, and a slice of cheese.  I decided that I would cook the bottom roast with vegetables, and frozen vegetables.  I defrosted it for 25 minutes.  Season it and put it in the slow cooker.  I had already cut up a couple of onions and cut up six small potatoes and seasoned them.  Added one package of frozen corn and 1 cup of water. I have it on low and will cook it for about six hours.  If you haven’t noticed, I didn’t  follow a recipe.

 

I am thinking i will make a meatloaf or two later today or by the end of the weekend.  I didn’t get bread to have hamburgers but then again who needs bread?. 

 

Right now I am waiting for the comforter to dry in the dryer.  It isn’t completely dry and I don’t want to hang it out to dry. 

 

I have had the TV on since I have been home.  I am watching my PBS stations and a little of the Oxygen Channel’s Snapped marathon.  Right now though there is a train traveling in Europe.

 

I am still fighting a slight headache again.  I am going to take some tylenol and then take a rest.  I will get the last few things I needed to get for the week either later today or tomorrow after I have cleaned the house.

 

 

Need Good Vibes

 

Last night we went to see the Condo near my sister and brother in law and we all felt good about it.  The price is high but that can be negotiated. It has an attic with drop down steps (that I will need to be careful with the kitties) and there are a lot of windows which is nice.  There isn’t a garage but two parking spaces right out the door and only two steps. There are lots of closets (and the prior owners or left cleaning supplies in the cleaning closet).  There was also a rug cleaner in the master bed.  The back yard is lovely and somewhat private.

Tomorrow Cheryl and I will be looking at the mobile homes but I made it clear that we are just looking.  There is two of them and Liz will let me know if she will come or not

Yesterday was very busy.  I wasn’t expecting a lot of mail but managed to get two bins.  I finished one bin and got a small amount of documents and checks and still have one more to finish.  Luckily today’s si not as hectic but whatever I don‘t get done will be given to Donna.

The weather yesterday was beautiful today was more rain until midafternoon.  We do need the rain.  We still have drought conditions. 

Wow Today the President and his wife were tested positive for the virus.  This evening he has been taken to Walter Reed Hospital. A part of me mocked him for the stupid and ignorant things he has said regarding this pandemic but then I actually stopped because if anyone else did it to any of the Presidents I liked then I would be defensive.

There isn’t much on except for the horror Halloween movies that come out this time of year.  Most of the other shows I have seen a gazillion times.  The PBS stations are being moved around (at least one of them is) and I really need to rest.

I have been avoiding reviewing my budget recently.  I know last month I went over it a lot and this month I need to be careful because with the impending move on the horizon.  I will definitely do it tomorrow.

This is what my Day is going to be like:

Feed kitties

Strip the bed and finish laundry

Go to the store

Look at the Mobile homes

Grocery shopping

Card shop

Weed out my closet

Write letters.

Do some cooking

Organize my laptop

I think I better get to bed.  I do have a dull headache and need to get rid of it.  The kitties are sitting beside me and I would love it if they would come upstairs with me.

 

 

 

 

Still in Shock

 

 

I am still in shock from yesterday’s events.  I have told Debra, Mama Roberta, and of course here and Facebook.  Well at least the journaling group.  I told Big Brother just this morning I actually just told my Manager. Even though I have been excited to tell people a part of me is wondering if I should stop and not say anything right now. I did mention here in the blog.  However I have to remember that the bank still has to either accept it or reject it based on the inspection.

Work is busy.  There is mail that needs to be readdressed and no longer goes to where we have been sending.  I will have to send it directly to the hospital.  So I know what it is I am doing later this afternoon.

There was no committee meeting today but we got an email update that we will be receiving more updates from the E-board later in the week.  I guess the meetings there were about how the contract will cover those working from home.

I went through the readdress mail and there were a number of things that should have been dealt with at least weeks ago.  I blame myself.  There were also some documents that belonged to us so I left them on Shadow’s desk for tomorrow.  We worked well today and we talked about a few things both work related and non-related.

 I got a call from Liz today regarding the mobile homes we may look at.  There is definitely one that we will look at but one we won’t because it needs work.  Cheryl sent me 4 more possibilities.  One was the first one Liz and I saw.  There is one near Liz’s house, and another one by route one.  There is also another one on Melba Street.  Not sure when we will get to see it.  Liz says she is pretty busy the rest of the week.  She has a wedding on Friday.

The cats were waiting on me when I came home today.  I was relieved to find the cat food arrived this afternoon.  Actually I knew it did because I was alerted by email.  It was a couple of days late.  They are both sleeping downstairs.  I am hoping they will come up soon.  Then again they may avoid me as I found a hair ball on my bed.  I am going to have to wash the comforter again.

I think I better hit the sack. I am tired and I have fallen asleep on the couch twice already tonight. 

 

 

 

Monday Musings

 

You are not going to believe this.  I don’t believe it myself.  The house went on the market on Saturday morning.  That same afternoon we had three showings.  We were supposed to have only 2 but one was added and so Liz and I were here from 12:15 until 2 pm.  Now I understand why home owners are not supposed to be in the house with potential buyers.  It’s stressful.  One f the potential buyers was Young Shea and her husband with their Realtor. 

After the last showing Dave arrived (I had invited him to come see the house) and Liz’s Friend Andrea came and we did the Smudging and the burial of St Joseph’s and we did the prayer.

Sunday was the first Open house and there were 17 reservations to see the house.  It started at 10.  Cheryl came at 9:30.  The titans were safely put in their crates and in the bedroom.  The Open house started at 10 and I left t meet Liz for shoe shopping.  Cheryl texted Liz and said it’s been crazy nonstop.  She did manage to check on the titans and they were fine. 

I did get to come back to meet up with my other niece and her husband so that we could get her stuff out of the back porch.  I also brought Cheryl iced coffee.   Diane and Rogier did take a quick walk around the house and they got to meet the titans.  The lull was over and we had to quickly get out.  SIL Ethel came in as well.  We had done the work already and now were making plans to have lunch.  While at lunch Cheryl sent a message saying that everything was done and locked up.

Late this afternoon Liz contacted me saying that several offers were made and that Bob accepted an offer.  Cheryl went into further detail later and said that the lawyer accepted an offer of $310,000.  It wasn’t Young Shea and her husband.  Their bid was the lowest. 

Now all that’s left to do is find a place and begin the process of buying and moving to said place.  Someone suggested today a mobile home.  This one I have seen before.  I was interested in seeing and I still might but by the time I got home I decided that I would prefer condos.

I hope my search will be as quick and easy as this part was.  I am not sure if there is a deadline or not.  I am still thinking it will be by the holidays or the end of the year.  I will find out from Liz and Cheryl.

Monday Musings Birthday Edition

 Today is my Birthday.  For years I think about my birthdays sometimes months in advance and think about what is going on in my life, where I am living, what my health is going to be like and eventually closer to death.  In the past it would  wake me up in the middle of the night hyperventilating.  I didn’t do it this year.  I just went to bed tired. Last Night and today I have been receiving lots of Birthday wishes, via FB, email, Messenger.  Makes me feel good.  Dave and I will have our annual Birthday dinner on Wednesday.  Junior and the kids stopped by with cupcakes that some of us ate right up.

Yesterday I went to the open house for this condo at Noon with Liz.  It met with mixed reactions.  I didn’t like the mailboxes that were out (they looked beat up), Liz thought the outside was tired.  The views of LI Sound were beautiful. Large Living room small kitchen new appliances, parking is out back and has a door for it.  Short stairways to the laundry area that is shared between the buildings and coin operated.  Storage area is good size but again shared.  I don’t have to worry about the cats.  There was a dog across the hall.  The other issue is even though we are up and away from the beach I am not sure I want to watch the waves come up over the hill.  Storms are not this neighborhood's friend.

I had to cancel an appointment for one in Dave’s complex (literally across the footpath) because I have to let Cheryl schedule them (legally or otherwise) not sure the reasons but I don’t want to do anything to jeopardize that.  Dave has been really funny. He is looking also and sent me links to several that Cheryl has sent me.

As a matter of fact the next Condo Tour is on Thursday at 5:20.  I spoke to Cheryl last night and by this morning she had it scheduled.  I pointed this condo out to Liz when we drove by it yesterday.  This morning I invited her to join us if she felt up to it.

After the condo tour yesterday Liz and I headed back to the house to do a few hours of clearing out.  The dining room was done and we left some personal stuff in the tote that will go with me to wherever the new place is.  Liz and Andrea did the books and pictures in the office but late last night after stubbing my toe (and probably breaking it) It's still messy and not organized.  I was really aggravated by it.  We did have a lot of stuff for the garbage and good will.  That I have to still take

I spent the afternoon doing more shredding in my old bedroom (that’s probably going to be the next clearing out beside the bedroom I currently use. The bathroom will be done last.  We will then move on to the Kitchen and bathroom downstairs.  I still have more to do but I was to damn tired last night.  I will finish what I have in the Samsonite and then in the totes in my old bedroom.  I want Liz and whomever is going to help to guide me.  

I tried to stay up a couple of nights earlier in the weekend to finish shredding or make a dent but it didn’t work.  It messed up my entire days and energy level and focus the rest of the time.  The shredding is a variety of things.  The whole entertainment collection including Kevin Sorbo fandom (which I mention in the entertainment blog), some pen pal files and folders (that I end up sending updates to.). I have kept pictures that I like but also the greeting cards I have gotten over the years I tossed.  I am not spending the time scanning any of this stuff as it would take too much time for me.  However, as I have said going forward I will be scanning them.  I would like to get an hour’s worth of shredding done tonight before I go to bed.  I have to make a good will run after I see Debra.

I have told almost everyone on the street the situation.  Some felt bad for me and think he who will not be named is an asshole as well.  They wished me luck and offered to help if needed. I actually have two more to tell but in time.

The cats have been enjoying their time up in the attic.  I tried a couple of times to get them to come down unsuccessfully.  Besides, I have to go up to get the remaining shredding items.  They don’t understand why there's so much in the back room though.

Work is going well.  We have the new courier service starting tomorrow.  It should be much better than the last one and its in-house.  We have a meeting tomorrow to review what Donna does while she is on vacation and I will be doing the mail.  Especially with the new methods and directions.  Donna originally told me I can open and daily the daily stuff (that goes in batches) but the rest she can do when she gets back.  Well I don’t think that’s going to happen.

The scanning work is all coming back to me and it feels good to be doing that again.  Its been so long (with the problems connecting, and the time away).

Man am I beat

 

Well when we last met I discussed the past week’s activities and the plans for yesterday

I went to meet with Alex for our second to last session (Tuesday will be the final one) he tells me I still have two more weeks I can do the classes.  He will also be discussing with the gym manager about allowing me to “cash in” if you will my points that I have collected over the years and possibly get two months of free classes.  In the mean time I will attend class until the end of the month. 

I told him all the things I ate this week (well except the brownie) and why I hadn’t made it to the gym.  We discussed grocery budgets and the best foods.  He did say to have rice but not the minute rice but uncle Bens.  We discussed what would be good and just what to do with diet and the choices.

After wards I headed home.  I still had about an hour or so before Liz came over.  We talked earlier via text.  She needed to come later (and I agreed).  This gave me time to do some more laundry and straighten up a little bit more.  As I told her I was afraid it would stress and she said no.  She wasn’t going to Judge and if she didn’t like all she had to do is go home and leave it behind. 

We spent a few minutes organizing and talking about the move and stuff.  We started off in the guest room.  We have tagged stuff to be either saved or taken out.  We got rid of stuff that needed to be sent to good will or the trash.  We finished just a little after 4.

Liz was put out by the way Next door’s driveway was.  I explained in order to have that the new shack he had to measure and it came out that he owned it.  She thought he was a little rude.  I think she may have forgotten the conversation she had with him years ago.

 

 

She also didn’t like the fact the neighbors across the street park in front of my house all the time and ask why they don’t park in front of theirs.   I reminded her they can park where ever they want.  She isn’t the only one who says this to me when they come over but (this was the first time in a couple of years she has been here) I personally want to get into it with them.  They don’t live here and my sister should know better. 

She also doesn’t like the way my Cleaning lady does the cleaning.  I do but not this week.  I did end up telling Livia last week there are changes coming regarding the house.  I may have to reconsider her as my cleaning lady.

Anyway back to purging story.  We spent about an hour and half ID’ing and emptying out crap I don’t need from the guest room and the attic stairway.  Between the two of us deciding and emptying I got tired.  AT one point Liz says she was doing all the work she stopped herself.

We had at least three bags of crap for the garbage, recyclable, and good will.  She did say to me that my nephews Mike and Bryan will come and empty or take the stuff out or get a dumpster.  I had told her earlier I saw some coupons for that 1-800 Got Junk Company.  That could also be an alternative.

At the end of that we discussed what should be done next.  We will be doing this for the next several weekends and during the week.  In subsequent texts she reminded me to text my niece D and tells her I have stuff of her father’s and asked if she wants it.  Then text Jim and ask about pictures we found of his wedding to C and of the kids coming to America when they were adopted.  Some of these were in Letters to Mom. 

She also suggested that as we go along find boxes to collect again and make the sunroom the packing location.  It doesn’t have to be done right now but as we go along.

Liz seems to think we should do the attic and cellar next and the Kitchen and other rooms later.  That they will take the longest to clear out and put away eventually.  Once that’s done maybe call Cheryl and begin the search process. 

She reminded me earlier when we were talking of what to keep or let go that I won’t have that much money to get things.  A part of me can’t help think even though she wants me in a safe and good place that she is expecting me to be restricted in many ways.  Of course I will be restricted but I am not comfortable with what she is expecting or hoping.

She also told me as much as Jim is being good with her about this she doesn’t really trust him.  That he has hurt her too much and really doesn’t believe he will continue to be helpful or whatever.  I was worried at how long this Détente would last.

As I was leaving for Good Will I saw next door and told him what the end results of the activities last week.  I had already told him about Lawyer man’s behavior.  He asked when do I expect to put the house up and I told him wasn’t sure but probably the holidays.  He was kind and said He was sorry to see me go.

I am holding off telling the other neighbors for now.  I am sure they were wondering what I was doing yesterday.  I am holding off because I do share way too much and as you know back pedal on decisions.

When I texted D about her father’s things I also told her that I changed my mind about moving and that it wasn’t financially feasible.  She asked me what changed my mind and so I called and left a voice mail.  I don’t remember if I told her how much debt I was in.  Afterwards I had visions of her calling Jim demanding we fight lawyer man.  I also hoped she would call me back so I could fill her in with what I told her.  I know I left out some stuff.

I heard from Mama Roberta last night.  We are still waiting on news about Dr. T and her recent tests and surgery.  I also told her of the decision to acquiesce to lawyer guy.  I will tell her more in our semiweekly check in later on Sunday.

The rest of Sunday was supposed to go to class but I am not making it but will exercise. 

I have some errands to make and then plan some grocery shopping to do.  I told Liz what my plans for budgeting and revising grocery stuff and wardrobes and stuff.

I may just relax for the day and get ready for the week ahead.

I am also very pleased that Authoress51 and I will be pen pals.  I have been following her on her blogs now for quite some time and we actually met via Zoom at the Meetup virtual Trivia games this past spring. 

Speaking of pen pals this guy sent me and a few others a pen pal request and it really was unpleasant.  Two people chastised him and demanded that he not contact them.  I put in my two cents and asked not to be included and I apologized to those he offended and wished them well.  For some reason one of them reposted the original email.  I just deleted it.

The weather right now is not making me move fast.  It’s overcast and expected some rain.   The temps seem cooler than in the past week.  I still have the AC on.

Somethng came to me recently

Actually it came to me after a conversation I had with my friend JanetM at the potluck earlier this week.  She strongly suggested that I am careful with 55 and older condo communities.  She felt that they would not meet my needs as far as being social.  That it would be too quiet.  


Throughout the vacation I spent a lot of time in the house.  I spent a lot of it on the couch, and in front of the TV.  I do it when I take stay-cations.  I did do a few things outside but staying inside all the time going to be my future?  I know did some things but I am afraid I will spend a lot of time in doing nothing.


There is still much to do in the rooms and I am not really sure I am looking forward to this now. I am getting overwhelmed.   Especially since Jim is going to be here (I am presuming) by the end of the weekend.


He tells me that his friend Ed B passed away on Thursday (I actually saw the obituary) and shared it with Liz.  She thinks it was after her time.  It was reversed but I didn’t want to tell her that.  Mr. B’s sister was Mom’s Friend Stella.  I tried to call her but both phones out of order.  I did find her snail mail address and will send a card.


This morning I had class and came home chatted with Nextdoor.  His brand new shed will be arriving sometime Wednesday.  We talked about bulk pick up and dump runs and when the propane tanks can be taken to the dump.  I did tell him Lawn guy is coming tomorrow


Right now am doing some laundry as I had a little stomach problem and made a mess.   I have to getting into more cleaning before I go back to the gym for Alex.  I am not sure what caused the problem yet.  I have some ideas.  I won’t share here.


   I told Alex I will be working hard at our session.  I asked him if he is going to the big E this year and it looks like it will be Tuesday.  PP and his lady went on Friday.  I don’t think I want to go this year because it will be too much of a temptation.  I have blown it a few times especially at the dinner last week.


I heard from James JR. just now so I want to answer that soon.  Anyway, he seems to be enjoying his time there.  He seems to do well in the classes and the home he is staying in is owned by a 60 year old woman with grown children who are out of the house.  He tells me the weather is getting cooler there and he likes it.  He is starting to believe in the climate change theories that are going on.  


Well I am going to get going.  I need to get ready for the gym again.  Multitasking as well.

Another Monday has arrived

It is after midnight and I am still awake.  I am tired but I can’t seem to sleep. I made sure I didn’t have any coffee after 3 as “A” recommended on Saturday but I did have it may be too close to the deadline.  I did have a couple of protein shakes yesterday but that shouldn’t make a difference.

Bingo went well despite the small crowd.  RECMina was on duty today. She had to open the door for me.   We caught up with each other and got to see some cute pets coming to see family.  One was shihpoo.(or is it pooshits) poodle mixed with shiatsu. I saw a beautiful collie too.  We finished by 3:15 so I could meet Cheryl at the condo.

She had sent me three texts letting me know the condo we were going to look at already had an offer made on it but she wanted me to see the size.  I think it was doable. The kitchen had new appliances. The back patio was not big. Large basement downstairs. Lots of closet space the one thing is probably have to remember is will have to get a new washer and dryers.  Cheryl will keep an eye out for any other available in this complex.  

We also chatted about our tenuous relationship with a certain sister/step mother.  WE came to the conclusion that when she is not feeling great she lashes out. We talked more about what to do about the house, and how much I need to be really happy with my choices regarding the condos.  We finished just about 4:15 and I was home a short time later when I received a text from and that's when I realized I should have sent one first. That’s something I need to work on.

After being home a short time I did some odds and ends and put the TV on.  The cats got fed and I finished some emails to pals. I sent some by the end of the night to Mama R.  I haven’t heard from her yet. I probably should send one to DRT

I heard from James Jr. via email.  It sounds like he is traveling with his Mom and then will be turned over to a family he will be living with.  He told me some of the classes he will be taking as well. He sounds like he loves it.

I am going to try and get back to sleep...

Another Great Summer Weekend

Thursday nights canvassing didn’t go as planned but I did get to see where my new office was and it didn’t look too bad.  However not sure  I want to walk to the “garage” they are saying will be available to us.   I will have to see it again to be sure.  I was exhausted by the time I got home that night.  All I remember from that night I went to bed early .

Friday was a better day work.  I spent part of the morning working on refunds that I had gotten the day before and the next thing I know the scanning volume was back up.  Although by the end of the day I was still pretty tired.  

I was relieved to find out the FMLA issues were resolved and should be approved by mid week.  I had gotten another letter stating information was omitted.  However after a few phone calls found it was taken care of.  

Since Friday was move in day for students in the city (between the university and the other colleges) my session with Debra will be a phone session later this afternoon.  I just emailed her the last few days of entries that I had been putting off.

I had a quiet night.  I ordered dinner from Outback and ate around 6.  While I was eating the caps to my implant came off.  I tried calling the dentist but they are closed until Monday.  It's been a challenge to eat.  

Saturday was my morning gym run.  “A”  was kind enough to move our session to 9:30 so that I could go to the festival later in the day.   We discussed the week’s events.  I told him about dinner friday (not mentioning the baked potato).  

After that I slept for a couple of hours.  I had lunch and then around 1 I got ready.  I left around  quarter after 2 and went to the bank and got money.   I then headed to the highway for Plainville.  It took about an hour (I was there by 3:30 or so) and waited until I heard from the organizer.  I was able to park on the grounds.  

I met up with “Larry” and “Greg”.  There were many others supposed to come  and it turned out there were four of us.  We walked around the grounds starting with the crafts section and then on to the main fields to the balloons setting up.  The Balloonists were waiting for the wind to die down to decide when and how they were going to go up.  They did eventually around 6.  They only had until sun down to do it.  I have pictures of the balloons inflating and taking off.  

The people I met save for one were great.  They talked about some excellent groups they are in and what they have done.  The one I wasn’t thrilled with was abrupt and off to himself.  I have to admit there were a few times I turned around and couldn’t find my companions which filled me with mixed emotions.    

I ended up leaving after the last of the balloons took off and headed home.  I was home after 8.  The ride home wasn’t bad but It gave me a perspective to what my co workers have to deal with to and from work on a daily basis.  It is a beautiful area, though that’s for sure.

The weather was awesome the entire day.  Not too hot and not too chilly.  The sun was shining until it was time for it not to be.  That is the case right now but I understand it will not be later this afternoon.  I hope they are wrong.

Today I have been relaxing.  I was supposed to be at the gym but  didn’t go.  Felt like sleeping in.  the kitties were not pleased but they got over it.  They are now both upstairs in my room sleeping.  They are hoping to get into the old bedroom.

Yes I did manage touch that room.  More later.

This afternoon I am looking at one of the condos that both Liz, and Cheryl alerted me.  I am a little nervous and excited.  Cheryl will meet me there after bingo.

It should be interesting.  I don’t know if I should bring the notebook or binder alone.  To take notes.  What questions do you ask?  I probably had some ideas but now that its closer to going.  Its making me draw blanks.

Well I need to get ready for bingo.

I am wondering

I am wondering what reactions  I was expecting from DO and Big Brother when I told them of my plans to leave here.  Was I expecting objections, support and  advice?  Probably.  They seemed fine with it and thanked me for letting them know.  I let Jim know what my  plans will be as time goes on.

I  ended up not going anywhere yesterday, I ordered dinner and got stuff I shouldn’t have.  I ended up getting  blooming onions.  It was delicious the first time.  Not so much after midnight.  I was getting  acid indigestion.   Then I made a mess of both bathrooms.   I finally fell asleep  and it was 6 when I got up.   Sky tried to get me up.   

I did  our normal routine and fell  back to sleep on the couch.  Finally got back up around 9 and have been straightening up things taking it slow.  

It looked like the clouds were moving in but they left and the sun stayed out.  Thunderstorms were  supposed to come  through late in the day.  I was hoping it would clear up by the time I went to dinner in Guilford.  (something I almost forgot about).

I didn’t do very much  today either.  I cleaned up the bathroom , did some laundry, and showered.   I  still had to get  for  dinner and stop at the bank.  I did do some straightening up for  Lawyer’s visit but he didn’t go very far when he got here.

He got here sometime after 3 and shared some details of the house and property.  iNformation that I didn't quite understand  yet.  I did ask him some questions about when I need to let nextdoor take his stuff out and he said “yesterday” which meant asap.  So I told him I would give him until next Friday.  I told him what my requirements for the condos and how I will be organizing stuff around here.    I guess he just wanted to make sure I was  onboard with this.

When  he  left I got ready for the dinner.  I left just before quarter of 6 and made the stop to teh bank.  Traffic really wasn’t bad but when I got to Guilford I parked way down the street because I saw a great spot.   When I found out I was in the wrong place I went  to the right place and a few people were already there.  Eventually more and more people came and for some reason the order isn’t important but I was thrilled to see F, M, and many others  from Wednesday night.  Some  were new, and a couple of them are  from Milford. 

The place is  called Ballou's Wine Bar and is in Guilford.  The food  was delicious.  Everyone had something different.  Maris shared her stuffed mushrooms with everyone.  I had a salad, and for the  entree was Shrimp and Lobster  Fra DIAvolo, with linguini and cheese.  I had the bread with it and I had  carrot cake.   I shared the news  about the condo move.  I got some great advice.    I stayed until 9.  

On the way home  i could see flashes of thunder and couldn’t help but smile at one of the conversations we had at the table that said only the northern part of the state was going to get a storm but I heard  otherwise.    

I made a call  on the way home  to Mama  R and we talked the rest of the ride home.  We talked about families and the grasshopper invasion on the strip but she didn’t see  any of it.    I told her about   Nelson II ‘s  political career.

When I got home I fell asleep on the couch with the TV on and Sky fell asleep beside me on the floor.

Now I am going to  bed.

Houston We have Rain

Well we finally got rain.  It started sometime around dawn and for the most part continued throughout the day.  There were a rare moment or two of sun but overall it was straight rain.  At first it didn’t break the humidity but tonight its way cooler at 70 degrees.  I had to close some windows as it was coming in. I will be buried under the blankets tonight.

I saw the surgeon today right after I had my x-rays.  The biopsy showed nothing.  No lung disease and says it’s the heart.  Well this is conundrum because the Cardiologist says the heart is fine.  It’s going to get even weirder in a moment.

Late this afternoon the Rheumatologist’s office called me again to inform me that I would have to take the blood test I had last week over again as it would seem I have been exposed to TB.  She wanted me to take the blood test again.  I also have a UTI.  I am on Antibiotics now.  Anyway went to the lab and got the blood work done.  My hope is it will say I don’t have it.  This blood test was to prepare for the Infusion I will be starting up soon.  I don’t know what this will mean.

Liz and I took a ride to look at some condos today.  The first one we looked at was at Avalon of Milford.  There was a model in the main building and it really looked great.  It was a 1 bedroom first floor condo and it really was nice.  There are several available between now and December.  Then we looked at a few others from the outside and I didn’t like them…Yes I know I need to make appointments to see them inside.  I will do that sometime soon.

I really liked what I saw at Avalon even though it might be a bit more than I expected in price. 

Dinner was BBQ ribs from Joey C’s in Milford.  It was delicious with beans and potato salad and corn bread.  Unfortunately my hands and arms had been hurting until now.

I did some laundry, ordered groceries (and ended up forgetting a few things) when I wasn’t doing the appointments. 

Now I am heading to bed.