New Year's Day 2019

Dear Debra:

Good Morning and Happy New Year’s Day!  I am just sitting here before I take off for Dave’s Open House.  I am not sure  how long I am staying at Dave’s  as Nancy’s Daughter is coming home today from her boyfriends and will be taking over the care of the brood here. She said around mid to late afternoon.   Usually in the past I have made sure things were in order and this time not so much since she was here last night.  The bed is made and I found the mouse late last night.  I will have to go back for my charger though.

I took Preston outside and he walked on to the beach and I went after him to pick him up and he bit me.   It was stupid of me but I didn’t have the leash.  I called him to come back as I was walking back and  he followed.  He broke skin and he did it a couple of times.  I washed it when I got in the house and then again when i got home and I put hydrogen peroxide on it.  Some clear ooze was forming on it but it went away after the Hydrogen peroxide went on it.

The cats were happy to see me (at least I think so).  The morning routine (sans the sleeping on the couch) has been done.  They were vocalizing for nearly the first half hour.  I knew they wanted to go in the bedroom.  I acquiesced.  I am such a wimp.

The weather for the first day of the 2019 is cloudy and warm? Yeah it's 55 degrees right now.  I thought the sun was coming out today.  Just cloud and a tad windy.  I hope the windows survive.

I managed to see the Taxes that are due for the house and the car.  It looks exactly like the one last year but I am not sure.  I am not sure I want to send it via cc or the way I did it last year (through the checking account).  I have until the end of the month to pay it so it doesn’t have to be paid today.  I will figure it out though. 

I sent a message to Liz wishing her a Happy New Year and she replied but didn’t answer about the party for nelson.  I will find out eventually.  I heard from Jennifer overnight from my New year’s Post.

A part of me feels I should not be going to the gym after the food I had last night and yesterday but i did promise Alex and I haven’t gone since Saturday.    I also feel i should eat anything since I ate like crap yesterday.  Then again It's a new year.  So coffee and yogurt.  I will see once I get stuff done around here.  That’s a slow go.

Well the dryer stopped and I better get to it.  I have more to do and a shower to take.  The more I write this the more i am putting off the gym.

Day 8 12/29/18

Dear Debra:

    It is Day 8 of the critter sitting.  Preston is just waking up and Vlad is around here somewhere.  It was really funny it's been in the last couple of days both Vlad and Preston have slept on the bed with me.   It’s not as though they don’t sleep on the same bed together normally.  It made me think of my own.

    I ended up not getting to the bank but I did go to the post office.  I did run some errands and stayed with the Preston pride for the rest of the day.  I did manage to get a number of FB’s prepared to mail. To a Friend in RI.

    I also had to find some papers for Olivia.  I found them and sent them to her via pictures.  I also told her about how the pets status.  I let her know that preston did bite me and both agreed he wasn’t feeling well.  

    I had lunch from Wendy’s and Dinner from Captain's Catch.   THey were good and probably not good for me.  

    I had a great conversation with Roberta.  She said it was about 40 degrees there when we spoke.  We talked about her activities (joined a couple of groups) and the dinners and movies they have seen together.  We talked about things going on around here.  The holidays and her upcoming trip to Florida after the new year.  She will be there for a month.

I fed the critters and took preston out and then addressed my friend’s package I lefta round 9 and headed back to the house.  Passing the street i needed for the Post office.  I figured I will get it when I go to the gym in a while. 

In the meantime I am doing some odds and ends and updating my appointment book.   I want to get it filled in before I forget anything or lose the book.

The rest of the day will be the TV and writing letters or sending out some cards and calls.

   

Rainy Friday Again

Dear Debra

I had a great sleep (even though I didn’t fall asleep until Midnight).  I didn’t wake up until quarter of eight. Stayed in bed for another 30 minutes then did the morning semi routine.  I just let Preston out but we didn’t stay out there long. I was certain that when I get back to Nancy’s I would have to take him out for the walk.

I go to my house just around 10.  I had made a stop at the Card shop to get sympathy cards for my Aunt and her children.  Since I didn’t have updated addresses for her son Steve or daughter Kathy (NY but other than that not sure) I was going to send it to my Aunt’s.  I almost forgot to put Kathy’s name on the card!

I did our normal routine for the Phelan Clan.  Albeit very late. They seemed to have scoffed up the food.  Sky has been very vocal. He wants to get into my old room. Today not happening.  Tiger is sitting on my bed.

I also called my other Aunt who lives in Texas.  She has had a rough few weeks. She went to see her son in CA for Thanksgiving but had to come home because her husband Ray had a rough time (and getting worse every day-Alzheimer's) Betty also lost her sister just before Rosemary’s husband passed away.

Neither of us heard from the Foliano branch of our family either.  The boys lost their parents over the last ten years. Their Mother Pat (Dad’s youngest sister-Rosemary is the oldest) died in March of 2009 while their father died a month and half before Mom did in 2014.  

I have been trying to call my cousin Judys number but it was the wrong one.  Betty said she would send it to me. I will just have to wait for it.

In the meantime these cards will be mailed and I will update their contact information once I get it.

I tried to order from outback restaurant that is nearly five miles away from me.  They say I am out of the delivery area. WTF? I was really annoyed. I think this is utterly stupid and BS.  I won’t be going there anytime soon.

I may go to the bank and deposit the coin I have had wrapped and sitting around my room for months.  It beats sitting around doing nothing. Actually I have a few more things to do before I leave here for the afternoon.  

I ordered from Peapod and it will be here Sunday between 9 and 11  I didn’t think I could get here any sooner than that anyway.

Well I need to run...

Dear Debra 12/27/18

Good Morning:

It is quarter of eight on a beautiful Winter day.  It is in the low 30’s outside and no sign of snow. I have been up since 5:30.  I have already fed and walked at least one furby and he has been a peach. Very cuddly.  I am still not totally trusting him yet. The cat has been fed too still have to check on two more critters around here and then heading to the house for another round of feeding.

Then I will be getting ready for my visit with Tina from work.  I am picking her up at 10 and we will figure out what we will be doing for the day.  There are a number of options and exhibits in the city to see. It will be great to catch up with her and see what her plans are for the winter and work.  I always enjoy this because we get to see things and see New Haven in a different perspective then we would normally.

Today is my Nephew Christian’s Birthday he is 44 years old.  I can’t believe it. I remember when he was born! It was a different time then, relationships were tenuous even then.   I think Liz, Rich and Liz’s first husband were still in Norwalk at the time or they moved to New Haven by then. I can’t remember.  

I am supposed to go to the gym today and I plan on it for class at least tonight.  Not sure I will be making it in this morning. I have been there once this week. That was Monday.  I had originally hoped to come in everyday and twice a day. Hasn’t happened yet.

WEll I better get going...

Have a great one....

Kate

Overslept

Dear Debra:

I ended up oversleeping and not making it to the gym.  I watched TV until I texted Livia to find out when she was coming to clean the house.  She was on her way so I had to rush over there.

We chatted for a bit and she got started and I went to get coffee.  I ran into a classmate who was also on the DTC with me many years ago.  We had parted and I came back here. I was doing some pen pal updating (still have more to do but I will need to get an envelope to mail.  

I sent a message to Alex and he told me we weren’t meeting this morning.  I could have sworn he said to come in the morning. So I told him I would be by around 3:30.  After my eye appointment. I ended up not going.

Livia finished around 11 and headed to her next client.  The next time she will be here is the 7th. Then the 21st.  In between the two times she will be going to Las Vegas.

I did some updating with pen pal files (moving them around) and then will write some letters later.  I have more cards to write out. Its funny I haven’t done them since CHristmas has come and gone but I tried tonight.

I ended up not going to the Meetup tonight after all.  I ended up being very tired and cranky. I did go to Lassie’s for late lunch.  

I did go and check on the kitties around 7.  I was back here at 8:30. I found out that the mailman didn’t come to the house.  So the letter I had put out to be picked up is still there.

I am going to watch TV and then go to bed.  I have a busy day tomorrow.

Christmas Morning 2018

Dear Debra:

Sorry for the double send last night.  I didn’t realize I had already posted it when I added more to the entry.  So for the third time this holiday you may be getting old news.

We got word last night the Neighbors daughter got engaged yesterday.  Don’t know the details but I imagine I will soon.  This should be interesting.  Will share the details when I get the 411.

Preston seems to be in better spirits this morning.  He was much more cooperative.  We even went for a walk at 5:30 This morning and managed to go back to sleep for a short while.  I am still not happy with him overall.  He bit me hand last night and I am not sure what I did but  I just scratched the top of his head the way I do all the time.  I do get tired of his stopping every few minutes to sniff and explore.  I don’t mind if he has to pee every few minutes that’s the whole point of the walk.  My honest opinion I don’t think he is well trained for his age..  I was cursing him out under my breath a lot.  The abrasion or the bite is still a little red but it now doesn’t even look like there was a break in the skin. 

Everyone there who needed to be fed this morning has been taken care of and I got ready to come back to the house and spend time with the kitties and get ready for the day’s activities.  To be honest these two did not cuddle up to me they are more interested  in going back into the old bedroom and sleep.  I did let them in there but they decided they didn’t want to go in.  Their loss.  I am not sure where they are at this moment. 

I have picked out an outfit (black denim with a floral print top) for today's activity.   I have the hostess gift (or what i call the hostess gift) and the gift for the swap and I will have a third one.  I am giving to Liz.  Not because of the holiday or what has transpired nor to appease her but  I know she is upset about Uncle Pete’s passing.  

I need to leave here at quarter of 12 It starts at 12:30 and dinner at 2.  Here I thought it was going to start at 11:30.  Man it's a good thing I read the messages again.  I can do a few things before going like cleaning out the car, napping, emptying out  chewy boxes, and dia boxes.

I don’t think I have any letters to write while I am here because most if not all of them are over at Nancy and Pat's house.  Along with the rest of the Christmas cards I haven’t sent out.  I haven’t finished the family ones yet.  I don’t have that many left but for some reason ever since I found out my uncle died I stopped filling them out.  I don’t think I should be sending one to Rosemary right now.  Then again she may not remember either.  However, I will finish them later when I get back from dinner this afternoon.

On that note it's time for me to get ready.  I haven’t had anything to eat and I know its going to be tough with all the food.  So I better get some water in me.

Dear Debra

Dear Debra:

Good Morning!  It is Christmas Day morning.  I have been up for a couple of hours.  I have already fed Vlad and Preston and watered the plants, and got out the cards to those who have belated holiday gift cards in them.  For the family at least.

I haven’t gotten the kids around here any gifts.  I may not be able to but I am not sure. I tried yesterday but it was too much.  

I did go to bingo like i said I would and it was fun especially when I learned one of the residents had visitors from Harrisburg PA.

I did manage to check in on the kitties and fed them.  I have to go and do that soon before I attempt at the shopping.  I do need to pick up a couple of other things like a Hostess gift (for Cheryl) and a couple of gift bags.  My Yankee Swap gift arrived yesterday. For some reason I thought there would be two. IT was only one and large at that.  Its a coffee Tumbler. Not sure it is worth $25.

We got snow.  Not much but enough to cover cars and sidewalks.  I am not sure how long it will be around but hey we got a White Christmas.  

I have to call the Pulmonary Doctor on Wednesday and ask him why he wanted me to get Prevnar?  The pharmacy called and said it had been waiting. I thought he wanted me to get that at the next visit.  I should have done it last week when i noticed it on the report but I didn’t.

I also have to make a trip to the gym.  There is a class at ten and I believe they are closing at 2 this afternoon.  I am not waiting until then to get there.

When I came home last night all I did was print up a letter I wrote to a cousin and then spent the evening watching TV and then eventually sleeping.  I wasn’t really feeling great either. It felt like I bruised something in my ribs. It hurt then but not anymore. Yes if it continues I will have it checked out.  I had some silly idea it was muscles or something after the food I had.

Dear Debra:

Dear Debra:  

Good MOrning!  It is nearly 8:30 Sunday morning.  Preston is curled up beside me under the covers.  We have had our morning routine and in a little bit I will be heading to my titans in a short time.

Last night went pretty well. They were getting ready to go.  We went over the pertinent instructions including giving meds to Preston who is Peritonitis. They found out yesterday.  So he was a little cranky yesterday. He did his own thing for awhile and then we went out for a short time. He eventually came to the bed and growled and wouldn’t let me sleep on his “Dad’ Patrick’s Side. :)  That’s okay by me. He eventually stopped and curled up and fell asleep. Like I said we have already did our morning routine.

I spent the rest of the night watching various movies including the classic Wizard of Oz and the final Star Trek Reboot movie.  Star Trek Beyond.  I caught the middle part of it.   They honored Leonard Nimoy as Ambassador Spock died.  They also dedicated the movie to the actor who played the Young Chekov (first name Anton).  The actor had been killed earlier in 2016 by being hit by his car as it rolled backwards. I heard the story when it hit the news.  Anyway I don’t think i fell asleep until way after one.

It was really great to sleep in this morning.  Even these two didn’t get up early. I did wake up early but stayed in bed and went back to sleep.  All I can say is it felt great. I have to check the rest of the critters before I take off.

At some point I will do the shopping.  I am going to try and get the gift cards that I Need to get for people.  The toys for the kids are also on the list. At some point i need to go the gym like I planned and promised.

I have bingo this afternoon at 2 and then i will check in on the kitties and probably check the house for stuff.  I am expecting something from Amazon today. The Yankee Swap item I ordered on Friday.

Oh something i wanted to tell you.  As you know I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to do things like see Tina for lunch and afternoon?  Well they said go for it. They don't expect me to be tied to the house.

Well Got to go!

Kate

i tried not to go out today

If I didn’t have to walk Preston or go to the house to check on the kitties, or even go to work I would not have gone out today.  When i got to work I noticed the thermostat on the car.  It was 8 degrees!  By lunch time it was 14-16 degrees.  

The weather forecasts for the next few days is cloudy and very cold, and a possibility of some snow on Saturday.  New Year’s Day should be okay.

It’s been quiet here today.  I wasn’t sure if there would be a lot of mail this week and apparently there was.  Nothing came in for today that I can see.  IF it comes in tomorrow I will be surprised.  IF not I can do refund checks and scanning.

I had a dentist appointment tonight.  The whole thing took about an hour.  It was a hygienist and then exam.  I have to go back on the 16th for a filling.  I went and ordered something from Lassie’s.

As soon as that was done I headed back to the farm.  Speaking of that Nancy would like me to stay a little longer than planned while they stay a few extra days.  I fed Vlad and Preston and then ate.   I waited for a bit and then took Preston out.  I discovered later that I probably was very late in getting Preston out.  Somehow he got into the computer room and left deposits.  Everyone else has been watered and fed.

I contacted Kim back home and asked if she would check in on the kitties but haven’t heard anything yet.  If she doesn’t I don’t think one night will be bad without food.

Liz and I will be going to see “The Greatest Showman” starring Hugh Jackman tomorrow night.  I am looking forward to this.  I have heard Jackman sing before in Oklahoma for PBS.  I am also looking forward to this because it is about PT Barnum.  Who was born in Connecticut and Died in CT (Bridgeport).

Now I am going to bed.