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Getting stuff done this morning: replacing a torn screen door, getting moving bids, mulching leaves, getting bids for furniture neither I nor family members want, waiting for family members to pick up furniture I'm gifting to them, jacked up my county commissioner about grading my road after the big rains (he actually called me back on a Saturday morning!), and other things I can't think of right now. The checklist is getting shorter every day.

But today's one of those days I'm ready for all this to be over and to be back with my honey. I'll be here in MO all next week packing, cleaning, getting rid of stuff, then head to KY for Thanksgiving week. I can't wait! :)

I got swamped yesterday and forgot to read let alone post! The handyman came and installed my new reverse osmosis filter under the sink. I'm so glad I didn't listen to the instructions that claimed anyone with basic DIY skills could put it in. It took him 4 hours as he ran into issue after issue. And he noticed a leak under said sink he's going to need to get a part for and come back to fix. But now I have safer water for drinking.

I also did laundry and made beds as my UK friend is coming for 10 days, first with her husband who doesn't live with her, but they are on good terms, for the weekend and then us for the rest of the time. At the end of her visit we are going to Santa Fe for a few days as she's never been and it's not a bad drive from here.

Last minute tidying here for me this morning and they arrive this afternoon.

It was a chilly 29 this morning!

Also must report I have had the WORST foot and calf cramps the last few nights. The kind that have your feet and toes going in every direction and make you leap out of bed to stand up to try to stop them. It's so dry here right now, I think some is dehydration (yay for the new drinking water set up) and probably a lot is electrolyte issues. I got up at midnight after a particularly bad set of cramps and drank two big glasses one with electrolytes and was able to sleep without further incident. But I have a headache this morning so I have more water work to do.

Frustrating moment from yesterday: I went late to the grocery store so I didn't have to do it today and when I was leaving a giant passenger van had parked so close to me (6 inches at the narrowest point!), not only could I not open the drivers door, I couldn't squeeze in to even get to the door. I was standing there in the cold and dark, pissed and flummoxed, when a nice woman walked by and was horrified by the parking job. She suggested I climb in from the passenger side which was no mean feat given how high the center console is in my car and how tall I am. Literally she was helping me push my foot around the steering wheel! And thankfully closed the door for me once I was in. I hope the driver of the van gets raging, untreatable hemorrhoids.

And so endeth my daily report! Take care all!

I love that: "I'm made for water, not chasing balls". You have some great sayings that hit deep. I feel like this is me too but a lot of social life here is around golf and DH likes it so I am going to make an effort. DH's tournament qualification play was cancelled due to too much rain (rescheduled to January).

Good that you had such an enjoyable evening before heading to your parents.

119 (official weekly weight). I had my meeting with the PA at HenryMeds last night. He was the best I've met with so far. He suggested that I try taking 1/2 dose twice a week. He said some people who do that find that can drop the amount down a little more for maintenance or it can help break a stall if still trying to lose weight. As I mentioned I am buying an amount equal to a year's worth of the medication at one time because at this point they plan to stop offering injectable tirzepatide in December. A year at a reduced price will delay having to figure out the cheapest way to obtain the brand name stuff. I have mentioned our little support group at a couple of these check-in meetings and they have been very intrigued. I think we are so blessed to have one another!

My golf clinic yesterday was fun - A nice group of ladies and the best instruction I have received so far. It has been about 18 months since I swung a club and my shoulder is a bit different so it felt a little weird driving at first but then it felt fine. I actually did pretty well - he was the best at explaining the proper stance, etc.

Today DD and SIL (is that correct for both son-in-law and sister-in-law?) arrive from Massachusetts at 8:45 at our local airport for the weekend. Early day for them. Today is supposed to be warm but decent out. We have a boat for most of the day so will go up the intracoastal for lunch then try going to one of the little islands to hang out on a beach for a while. Dinner at an outside place on the ocean if the weather cooperates.

Time to get my act together so we can fit in a walk with Justice. Have a free Friday!

Morning view:

Good luck with your parents this weekend.