Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Weight 118.6.

We are here in Florida! Traveling was mostly smooth except it took an extra 45 minutes to get off of Cape Cod (the end of a long weekend with rain early). We saw a friend/DH's former lawyer on the plane and she gave us a ride home so no Uber needed. The only other "glitch" was that the elevator here isn't working, likely because of the hurricane. We are on the third floor so DH had to haul 3 suitcases up the stairs. It probably hasn't been reported because we appear to be the only people here out of the 11 units in the building.

I have already started post-bachelorette cleanup. We left early after that weekend so the sheets and towels are piled up in the hallway to be cleaned. DS comes on Friday for a week following his workweek in Orlando so we need to get the guest room/bathroom functioning.

The new lanai furniture I ordered on bachelorette weekend is arriving on Wednesday! Perfect timing. Next I need to concentrate on a coffee table for the lanai and replacement chairs for the living room. It will take my mind off of missing my former Cape Cod home.

But first beach! I lost most of my tan this summer which has never happened since I retired. Oh and a dolphin is already playing in the water outside our home

Have a terrific Tuesday!

I've been MIA for a while. Our new home closed last Friday, and we've been absorbed with so much involving the usual utilities, garbage pickup, cleaning supplies--but mostly meeting with contractors about remodeling we want to do.

Right now we're driving a U-Hail up to Cincinnati to pick up some furnishings we've bought online at an auction house. Our new home is going to be gorgeous once we've finished with it. DF loves doing this stuff and is really good at visualizing what needs to be done. He's done this twice before. Me--not so much, although once I understand what he is imagining I seldom have anything but enthusiasm.

I'll be back in touch when our days aren't 18 hours full.

Congratulations on the new home! Maybe DF can help me decorate my living room LOL. I'm feeling a little unsure of what I want.

Your dolphin has welcomed you home! How nice that even though your DS lives on the other side of the country, he visits! And what a lovely place to visit. Enjoy getting settled in.

Ann, enjoy putting together your new home with your beloved. New adventures!

Thinking of Diane S, and hoping procedure and recovery go smoothly.

This morning I got texts that my Dad fell, hit his head, big gash, and was in the ER. This is exactly what I fear. My Mom is quite disabled so she cannot help him much, and can not do much for herself. My brother went to take care of her, and my SIL went to the hospital with my Dad. He had a CT scan and thankfully no bleeding. But my Dad has been sick with diarrhea and nausea for many days, so they are doing a CT scan of his abdomen. I haven't heard yet about results, which is of course concerning.

I called my Mom during my prep. She was upstairs and it seemed my Dad was downstairs longer than normal getting breakfast. She finally got her walker and called down the stairs, and he answered I'm hurt. So maybe he was unconscious for a bit. She rode her stairlift down, and using her walker, got him a pillow and a blanket and then called my SIL. Luckily SIL called 911 immediately. They live in the country. It's already a wait for the ambulance. If my SIL hadn't answered, how long would my Dad have laid on the floor, bleeding? It chills me. Since no one has texted me for a bit, I think he is probably spending the night. I hope so. My brother will stay overnight with my Mom.

Aging, not for the faint of heart.

We have tickets tonight for Some Like it Hot Broadway touring show tonight. Then off to Galveston tomorrow. I managed not to pack every sundress I own.

Maybe, just maybe they will be willing to accept more help after this? Hard to have to worry but not be able to change anything.

We have lots of visitors this fall: DS next week, DD and her DH on Veterans weekend, long term friends of mine in between DD and Thanksgiving when DH's entire family will be here, then DH's 2 sisters in early December. Finally long-term friends of DH over New Years. We will need a rest early next year.

Whew! That's a lot of visitors!

Not much happening here. It's only 82. Really quite nice! I walked Kirby, but have done little else today. I may need to go forage for dinner supplies. I had thought last night about a trip to Prescott today to go to a garden center I want to check out, but Daytime me and Nighttime me have different ideas about what would be fun and today the long drive didn't sound fun.

I'm investigating a product you can have installed on your house called Slick Barrier. It's a clear glass like paint they put a 4" band of around the bottom of your house that scorpions can't climb up. I think I may do it. It's a fraction of what fully scorpion-proofing the house would be. It was on Shark Tank. I'm searching for negative reviews and don't see any. But I do see a few from people who are thrilled to no longer have scorpions.

I think that's all. I just remembered a few checks I forgot to write, so I need to get cracking on those!

Scorpion proofing is important. I hope it works!

Good luck!

Same old, same old here. Admin BS aplenty yesterday. We had a professional development day, and it seems that the district is listening to any Tom, Dick and Harry that has an opinion about music education in our district. Even though I have no skin in the game after this year, the lunacy of the district's stand is frustrating.

Had a great workout yesterday. My glutes are on fire today. Weight is sticking right around 223, so I'm hoping for a drop one of these days. Like CC, I think my body is getting used to the 12.5 dose. Combined with some of the school stress, busy schedule, etc... my appetite is not as quiet as I've become used to. But, c'est la vie.

Great news on the tirzepatide front! Orderly Meds sent out a notice that it's business as usual. The FDA reversed their stand on tirzepatide pending further investigation on actual brand name supply. Whoo hoo! I may start thinking about 15 mg doses from here on out. I have about 35 pounds more to lose. I'm really hoping to get down in the low 210s by the New Year. But, I'm not sure how strict I'm willing to be with myself to do that! Goals come along with decisions, don't they?

Welcome home, Liz! Dolphins!!! DD, have a wonderful time. Some Like It Hot is a favorite of mine. A true classic film gem! Sorry about your dad! Diane S., hope your procedure is over and went beautifully! CC, scorpion proof away. (I feel about rattlesnakes the way you feel about scorpions. ICK!) Ann, congrats on the new digs! Can't wait to see photos on TT!

Adios amigas!