Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Nice night yesterday with DH's daughter and son-in-law listening to an Irish session. We were home at 9:30 and in bed immediately since we both were awake at 4 am.

I signed the listing agreement yesterday so it is official. We are waiting for a date/time for the photographer, then the listing goes up. We (DH, DS, cat, dog and me) move to DH's house this weekend after hiding all counter clutter and removing all traces of animals. I fixed a drippy shower yesterday and am in the process of replacing a rotted screen door for the screen porch. Once my friend paints the cupola, our housekeeper cleans on Friday and a last straightening is done in the garage we are done with this phase of work. Hopefully the moving phase can be delayed until early October after the wedding. My broker said that lately a lot of sellers who have a specific date in mind are closing earlier and renting back for the extra time to lock in deals. I'd be fine with that.

I am trying to book a one week trip to our Florida home at the end of the month. Tricky timing as it has to be after the work in our living room is done and before my daughter's dress fitting.

Today is my town's annual street fair. The entire downtown area is blocked to traffic and 4 rows of booths run for the length. it is held the Wednesday of the week following July 4 every year. There is a group of 7-8 of us going who will meet for an early lunch at one of the downtown restaurants. I don't really want to buy anything but maybe I will see something for the wedding.

Time to get motivated. Have a witeless Wednesday!

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witeless-I certainly hope so. ****ly, I truly feel your frustration with the alarm debacle. Yesterday was a struggle for me dealing hours to get what was supposed to be a minor issue resolved that in the end ate up 3 hours over the phone with no resolution what ever. But

today's a new chance. Posting now because if I don't, the day flies by and I miss out. So enjoyed yesterday's goings on news, adventures - Diane so brave with the kyacking- way to power through! Liz, way to go with the house; I'm just plodding along trying to scratch items off my list- seems never ending and always expanding at the same time.

Off and running...mammography is first thing on list, followed by some bloodwork , followed by running all over creation doing this and that.

Hope to check back later today and catch up with you all...

Sending smiles and good juju to all!

Running all over creation: isn't it amazing how a day can be eaten up like that?

Oh my gosh did Kirby have a good time yesterday! He ran so hard he ended up with a bloody toenail (note to self, ball chasing should be on the grass, not the driveway). Makes me feel guilty that he doesn't have access to children all the time! He was wonderful with them. Far gentler than he is with me or my folks. I think the real clincher for the success of yesterday was that the kids (dad's wife's niece's kids) have 2 goldens at home, one of whom is 2. So they know how to be around big young dogs - when to turn their backs, how to hold their hands to not encourage jumping, where to pet... It was pretty magical. Great kids too.

Scale was down 0.6 for the week. Not great for an increase in dosage, but at least it was a loss. Shot day today.

My folks are headed out on a boat trip for a few days tomorrow. A break from traditional dinners for me! One win, I did opt out of ice cream last night. I'm sure I would have enjoyed it, but I was taking advantage of the fact that I wasn't craving it and could say no without feeling left out/deprived/pouty. So while I may not have much appetite suppression, at least I had that.

Today I'm getting my hair colored. I have to say I like my hair a whole lot better in AZ. The humidity make it look bad most of the time and it looks way worse after I sleep on it. It seems like I need to wa**** everyday here when in AZ it can feel clean into day 3. On the upside, I don't need to put moisturizer on anywhere here! I bought some lighter shampoo so I will give that a try to see if that's the problem.

Aside from a hair appt, I don't have to do anything. Love that!

Take care all!

Please send knowledgeable children my way. Not for Swann, rather for the kiddos and some adults who despite all attempts to coach otherwise, respond in all sorts of silliness. For Swann, any interaction is an invitation to engage in raucous play, which is just what he is asking for.

I wish there was side walk around here, not the too short blood thing (do not enjoy trimming nails).

I think the mental control (didn't I read the meds somehow help with that?) is also a form of suppression- maybe giving you just enough to make better food choices without engaging in every opportunity that comes along.

Whatever the reason, sounds like a well thought out decision happened!

Sure sounds like you may need to rent some kids to entertain Kirby ;)

"I fixed a drippy shower yesterday ...."

Your genius is beyond my ken. I have no idea how to do something like that. Seriously, that's awesome.

I've first dibs on Liz. I'm trying to figure out how to properly replace a tub faucet diverter on the claw foot. I didn't even know what the gizmos were called and no doubt confused and irritated the folks at the hardware shop trying to describe it. On top of that, I've broken the new one installing it... Need another....need LIZ!

Argh! Tub diverters are one of those things that are "use it or lose it" in a house. I had two tub/showers in my last house that were never used in 17 years and both tub diverters were shot when I moved.

Sounds like you hate to pay for a plumber to visit for lots of money to replace a low price item as much as I do!