Mom

[kayc]

Have you ever given a cat a bath?  They hate them and you wouldn't live to tell it! Cats take good care of themselves.  I did get a lot of loose fur off Panther yesterday, he sheds literally clumps, all year around but esp. now, more than any cat I've seen!  I need to brush him but not sure how he'd tolerate that. He purred the whole time I got literally handfuls of fur off of him.  Poor baby, starved for affection, he soaks up any he can get.

Two skunks ate his food yesterday and the blue jays have one of their own eagle eyeing his food.   If I never saw another one I'd be happy!  Don't like the skunks either, I know it's a matter of time before I get sprayed, the way I stomp and chase them off!

Yesterday was the first time I didn't have to wear a mask!  Air right now is 9...love it! They lifted evacuations for the Bedrock Fire, 71% contained. Area in danger of flooding now because of what it did to the land, but the homes were saved.

I never heard of 28k for a ring, so not sure who'd buy it unless Elon Musk is interested! But seriously, I hope they sell and you get a good price.

Everyone kept waking me up after I went to sleep last night, need to take phone off tonight, then I woke up at 1 and didn't get back to sleep. Ugh, I hate that. But BS went down because the heat is gone!  So glad!  Didn't have to wear compression socks yesterday!

[Tachi]

For five years until Dad passed it was a steady progression of bad and tragic events. I at first would jokingly ask my best friend what would happen next. i quit doing that after awhile. lately I've been wondering what would happen, the good outcome or the bad. But its always been something I didnt know would happen. I went to talk to the jeweler today. The guy who would buy the stones if the rings didnt sell. he said he cant sell them for me because Insurance wont cover them. He says they are getting very picky and he thinks they dont want stores to take anything on commision. I asked if he could suggest another store and he wouldnt. He said the Ins he uses is the biggest and probably used by all stores. I asked if he was interested in the stones. Nope. he said he uses a wholesaler and they might buy them. he thought the stones together maybe 10k. So needless to say im in shock and a bit panicked. That money was my safety net and now there wont be one. I need to get theestate sale setup asap. just still in shock. Now I dont know what to do with the rings. And im out $200 for the evaluations. Which I need but still. Honestly, I feel like something happened and he just doesnt want to deal with me or the rings so he did a 180 and kicked me out the door. i have no idea what went wrong.

Sounds like the air is cleaning out and thats a very good thing. Hopefully that keeps up.

We have big Bluejays too but they dont bother me. I removed the seed. I'd like to have it out for the wrens and chickadees but the dove get it and the rats eat it. 

I wonder if there's a smell that skunks dont like. maybe put something out to keep em away. But that may keep Panther away as well. Do you think you could feed him at a certain time. Even if its just at lunchtime call him and put his dish down? Maybe wait for a bit for him to come eat.

Yep, turn that phone off or turn ringer all the way down. I have mine on because no one ever calls me. When they do its scammers, my health company wanting to make money off me. Or people selling warranty on the car or ins on the house. I just hang up on people. I've found that people now treat me like crap. Im old and not rich or a corporate type so I am without value I guess. 

Apparently someone called me at lunch and left a msg, was real strange, couldnt hardly understand them but called em back. It looks like a collection aganecy from their website. they answered and sent me to someone else, recorded the conversation. I dont think I'll do that anymore. Too easy to record a voice and use the computer to make it say whatever ya like. She said she was calling on behalf of someone. I couldnt understand her and asked her to spell it. told her I didnt know anyone by that name. she said she had the wrong number, apologized and hung up. Now I'm wonder if someone is using me as a reference or they were being sneaky trying to make sure that was my number or if someone is trying to scam me. As far as i know no one can come after me for a debt. This has been the strangest and worst day since maybe the day i took a cab to the hospital at 6:30 for my operation. I remember that experience and the feelings i get are hard to describe.

Yep, the weather has turned a bit, slowly. Highs for the next 2 weeks only supposed to be 100 and lows in the upper 70s or 80/81. Either we get a short Fall or a mild warm winter. I'd rather have a mild winter, that subzero stuff and losing the heat is not for me.

Hope your clear air holds and gets better. take good care of yourself.

 

[kayc]

9 hours ago, Tachi said:

I wonder if there's a smell that skunks dont like.

Mothballs and cat urine. When I had Kitty (indoor cat) I'd put her used cat litter around the outside of the carport to keep them away. I put mothballs under the patio and around the outside of the house. But they come up on the patio, so do raccoons and fox, but mostly the skunks. I've started putting Panther's food inside at night. Sometimes they get it down right after I put it out! And can they scarf quickly!

I am blown away by the jeweler! Why did they agree if they had no intention of going ahead?  Sounds weird to me.  I'd still try a couple more just to see what they say, don't pay for any more appraisals though.  You'd be better off if it was stolen!  It's so wrong.

Tuesday I went to get my air filtration system exchanged, when I got there there was one empty parking space and I took it. They sent me back out to the car with my air filtration system, didn't want it back, it is tall, and blocked my view, I was looking around it when I made my way to the car, and hurrying as it was heavy (for me).  I got in the car, looked in the mirrors and started to back up...a car parked horizontally behind me, not right up against my car but not a lot of room inbetween either, certainly not a whole lane.  What a place to put a parking place! I've never seen anyone there before, but there it is.  I tapped the car, the crumpling on my car was the same place as where someone did a hit and run four years ago.  On his car it left some of my paint but no indentations.  I waited for him to come out and we exchanged ins. info.  We talked for probably an hour, he was Jim's half brother...small world! Very nice guy! He told me someone hit him a while back and he's still dealing with medical issues and all the paperwork hassle that goes with it.  Anyway, after I left, I thought, I should ask if he wants me to settle with him outside of ins, so I called him.  He agreed and said he's not getting the car fixed, I suggested he use rubbing compound on it, it'll take it right off.  My mechanic did that on my car a while back and it removed the other person's paint.  So we met at the bank and I withdrew $500 and gave it to him and he handed me back my ins. info! I felt I got off lucky as it would of raised my rates for three years and God knows what else.  On my car they would have deemed it preexisting and not covered. 

10 hours ago, Tachi said:

When they do its scammers

I get what my phone deems as spam risk.  They say not to answer it as it encourages them to keep trying.  That's anyone that makes a lot of calls.  

SIL has been trying to call me again this week, very annoying, I have her blocked but it still rings in once and you can see it in the call log...20 times.  I think she's over the top nuts.  The fax machine is nearby and makes a lot of racket.  II just turned the volume way down and my landline in here off, it literally pierced my ears. They don't let you set the lowest volume, it's second lowest or off.

10 hours ago, Tachi said:

This has been the strangest and worst day since maybe the day i took a cab to the hospital at 6:30 for my operation.

Oh Scott, I am so sorry!  You should have called me! Do you have my number? I know you have my email.  I wish I could give you a hug.  I care.  I too live alone with no one to tell these bad days to (mine was Tuesday), it is hard, I know.

10 hours ago, Tachi said:

Either we get a short Fall or a mild warm winter. I'd rather have a mild winter, that subzero stuff and losing the heat is not for me.

I, too, would like a mild winter.  Then of course they'll try to scare us with the drought stuff, it's always something!  I don't like to listen to news, we get what we get and deal with it when the time comes.  I can't control the weather or the elections, and both seem nuts to me!

I just looked up our air, I love looking at it now that it's finally changed!  11 air quality, that's great, and in the 40s outside, we haven't seen those temps since way before summer!

Good luck with whatever you do today.

 

 

[Tachi]

I have the appraisal sheets so there wont need to be another one. the values he told me were actually insurance appraisals so the value is inflated. I have a list of 4 more and will look more. If worst comes to worst will try and sell the stones. That would net about a third of what theyre worth as rings.  Supposed to have one estate sale company out in the morning to look and will be calling the rest of my list shortly. I so hate doing this but its the last moment. 

Cat urine eh? maybe you can ask Panther to pee around the porch? Lol. Mothballs are good for many critters I bet. Wonder if it would bother Panther tho. 

How are the fires? Is your air cleaning up still? We are losing our 100+ temps this weekend and going into mid to low 90s. I hope we have a Fall and not justgo into winter.

Do you foks get a long Fall or is it just a couple weeks before the cold hits?

Nice of that fella to settle with ya. yep rubbing compound works well. Businesses arent always smart about creating their parking lot. They can be dangerous places. People here drive like idiots. Guy at the inspection placewas tlling me this morning they had a wreck at the light near them. Two people ran the red light with one turning in front of the other. It never pays to rush or be distracted. Some people think theyre too important and some just dont pay attention, its sad.

Insurance is getting crazy. Some big companies are pulling out of Cali and Florida. Theyre losing too much money. I'll be glad to have this house sold, I hold my breath nothing else happens. 

I agree, your SIL sound nuts, definitely not well adjusted calling that often. betting she thinks everyone else has the problem. I used to deal with them in retail all the tim. One reason I never want to work retail ever again....ever.

It will be difficult to rent an apt since i dont work. I get SS and have my savings plus getting 6 figures from the house. So being able to pay is no problem, its just finding a safe place that will understand. As difficult as things are now they will get much worse.

Thank you for your kindness. You are truly a good friend and a fine person. Its funny because I tell myself that so many people go through worse so I need to digest the bad days. Some would say let them make you stronger. Our bad days are in the mind. All of it is because it takes me off guard or smacks me down. It hurts and is confusing and scary. But we can deal with bad days and stnd back up and keep going. Long ago people were raised with strong spirits. They faced a hard cruel world and dealt with it. That doesnt happen anymore. So we are more prone to this world. I am always amazed at how tough and resilient you are. I guess you have to be. You set a good example.

My best friend emailed me early in the a.m....his Mom lives 90 minnutes away from him. She called saying she loves him and will see him in heaven. So he called 911 for her and drove up. Got another email se is now home and is resting fine. She had chest pains and short breath but they didnt find anything wrong initially. She'll be seeing a specialist this week hopefully. I assume he is staying with her. He calls her every day and she wants him to come to stay but he works. He had plans for her to move in with him once he fixed his houseup a bit. But maybe now she will come sooner. Known him for 30 years i think. A good man.

I agree, news is all crap. Its a show put on to drive an agenda. If theres no news they'll create something. I think in our ten day forcast we have 90s and several days good chances of rain. Hopefully that means Fall is here and the high pressure dome has moved.

Hope is Kodie doing with all this smoke ad stuff? Is Panther still lurking about? I discovered the squirrels here eat the berries in the trees. Probably because 'someone' doesnt like that their buried nuts sprout and grow tall so they pull them up. 

Going to grab my list of estate sale companies and see if anyone answers. Take good care and hoping the rest of the week is nice and quiet for you.

 

[kayc]

16 hours ago, Tachi said:

so many people go through worse so I need to digest the bad days. Some would say let them make you stronger.

Yesterday I woke up and my PC would not turn on.  A bad day.  I LOVED my PC, I had it over 14 year and bought it used.  Windows 7.  I hate Windows 10. Haven't seen 11.  I bought Office when my son was in college, before you had to pay a subscription.  Microsoft sicked OneDriveNow on me and they took my $ but didn't help me.  I'm considering filing a dispute on my credit card.  My laptop doesn't have a CD drive so no way to install my printer.  I've gone paperless but sometimes that's an issue.  I spent hours yesterday catching up my budget on Excel and learning things about how to work this new version.  Will have to pay Microsoft for Office Subscription this month.  Ugh. Have used laptop twice in the last year.  

Yesterday I consoled myself that I still have Kodie, the PC was just a piece of hardware...but why do I feel I lost a companion?!  It did what I wanted and didn't interrupt me constantly with McAfee.

They should make old folks PCs, oh yeah, they did...Windows 7.  Sigh...

Your friend sounds like a good person.  I'm glad his mom is okay.

Panther is fine, esp. now that the smoke is gone!  Kodie only went out limited time so he' okay. Panther's voice will get stronger now that the air is good.  He sure likes to sleep in the day time. My "owl" that is supposed to scare off the birds hasn't arrived yet, mail doing weird stuff. Supposed to be here 9/2.

I don't think you'll have a hard time renting between soc sec and bank account.  They have places that rent to seniors and even give a better rate.  If they don't ask your bank account, all the better if they stick to your income.  

BS was up this morning because of the stress of yesterday.  13 pts higher than yesterday morning before all this hit.

Air two days ago (not any better than that!)

 

[Tachi]

Printer...check the manufacturers website and see if they have it as a download instead of installing from disc. many will do that, esp ince is easier for them.

Used to be you could purchase software. but they discovered they make more money if they charge by themonth. Maybe in a year you've paid what the software is worth but you still pay monthly and its all profit for them.

If you need a replacement they usually have some basic and less expensive desktops on amazon. Fourteen years for a pc is amazing. If you dont need a strong one they have some for around 200. Windows 10 and 11 tho. I dont know that maybe another store might have an older Windows.

I interviewed two estate sale companies yesterday. Took over two hours each because I yacked too much. they were very kind and put up with it. Both nice folks and  think would do a great job. the one was a couple and theycan do an online auction. I would prefer an auction so that people dont come trampling thru the house. my only concern is will it sell as much as an in person auction. I'll make a couple calls tomorrow andset appts for monday/tuesday then make my choice.

Tomorrow forecast to be 107then drops ten degress for the weekend then more next week. Highs in upper 80s and lows in upper 60s. Chance of rain for 4 days. I'll believe it when I see it but if it all happens will be wonderful. Summer is ending tomorrow.

My buddy calls his Mom every day. His sister lives with her but not sure how much help she is. His Mom is slipping deeper into alzheimers/dementia. Sometimes she cries to him on the phone and I know it rips his heart. I hope he can bring her to his house soon. I think they would both be so good for each other.

Mail loses stuff for me. Its crazy to me that companies send big checks in the mail, its not reliable. Hopefully your owl works. Glad hat kodie and Panther are ok. That must be rough on the wild animals. 

Saw a big fat bluejay on my fence today. Thought of your bluejays. maybe he is the bird that chirps at me when i work in the yard. The birds dont come around much now that theres no seed. They do come for water once in a great while. or birds who havent been here since i removed the seed.

Every place ive seen wants 3x the rent in income. So hopefully they have some wiggleroom to accept the ban acct. Wont be easy but something has to happen.

My doctors office is already starting this annual physical thing, medicare and my Ins dont need an annual physical. medicare will pay for an annual health plan where we talk and I dont care to do that. they just want $$.

Glad to hear your air has cleared up. Hoping it stays that way. Take good care.

[kayc]

I prayed about the setting up of the laptop, other than it displaying the E drive first, which is annoying since it's not plugged in, and pestering me with McAfee and Microsoft's crap, I'm getting used to it.  I just need to remember to back it up weekly.  Maybe I'll do that every Monday, like clockwork.

The next morning I realized I hadn't specifically prayed about the printer, so I did.  I went in and hooked up the printer again, and lo and behold I found it in the printers file and printed a document, it didn't even argue with me!  So happy to have access to that, I don't need it often, but when you do, you do. I do miss my HP file that let me know my ink cartridge levels, troubleshoot, etc.  I never thought to back that up.   

6 hours ago, Tachi said:

Took over two hours each because I yacked too much.

Haha, I love it!  That is me, I get a rep on the phone whether healthcare or what and I give too much info...I made a friend with a rep from Dish Network once, she joined my diabetic group and we became FB friends!  

6 hours ago, Tachi said:

Tomorrow forecast to be 107then drops ten degress for the weekend then more next week. Highs in upper 80s and lows in upper 60s. Chance of rain for 4 days. I'll believe it when I see it but if it all happens will be wonderful. Summer is ending tomorrow.

Our Fall started early this week, it was low 60s and low 40s at night, had to use the heater a couple of days! 70s this week, 40s-50s at night.  I'm starting to acclimate a bit.  I really don't want to build a fire until I get back from Ladies Retreat, end of month.

We need rent control laws. How can people do this!  In Eugene it's $2,000/month for rent!  My daughter MAKES close to that!  Her rent is just under $900, see why Don kicked her out and wanted to steal her apt from her? What made me so mad is she found the place, she applied for it (all he did is sign), and SHE made sure it was paid on time!  Two of those years he wasn't working or getting unemployment because he failed the drug test at work and got fired.  I got him a job at McD's and he was doing well there, moving up, but he quit to go to Killer Burger and everything changed...he started drinking (owner provided free drinks after work), he's alcoholic and it changed his brain. He no longer valued her, he abused her and hurt my precious daughter, after all she'd done for him.  It took 5 1/2 years to get divorced even though simple, they filed right before Covid and the courts didn't process anything.  I hired a paralegal in CA to get it done, final a year ago June 14, George's bdy!  By this time she was just so relieved to have it over with.

I have United Healthcare, a Medicare Advantage Program.  $40 for a specialist, $15 for Urgent Care, nothing for PCP's office.  My meds are zero unless a different tier.  Hospital costs copay first four days, zero afterwards.  I want to avoid the hospital like the plague, esp. since they don't serve Keto and want to pump you full of sugar water.

Iris had me over for dinner last night, she went to the doctor beforehand and she has another UTI and a busted ear drum, her ins. won't cover the Rx but she told them to fill it anyway, she can fight with them later.  She starts her radiation today, has to leave at 6:30 am to be there by 8.  No, she can't help me, she had two family members die in the last two weeks, her hands are beyond full.  This is why I help her, not to mention still newly grieving Mike's death.  Also her best friend is dying.  She is bringing her meals, getting her dog out, there for her.

I am reminded that no man is an island, we all are a sense of community and need each other.

I wanted to shower Thursday and discovered my rubber gloves had a tear in it, same thumb as I cut.  Tape didn't hold, super glue got everywhere...so I went on Amazon and ordered some, to arrive today.  They said I canceled my order.  NO I DID NOT!  I was awaiting anxiously for them!  I tried calling them today, took 1 1/2 hours and six tries to get someone!  (BTW, did I say how much I hate their AI that "answers their phone!" Texts wouldn't come in, their reps hung up before talking to me, on and on it went. FINALLY got someone that told me I canceled, no I didn't! Ordered another pair and instead of next day they're taking until Monday late afternoon!  They have so many glitches in their system, I won't bore you with the details but let's just say they're a necessary evil in today.

I will take Kodie to see Jazzy about 8:30 so she can get some exercise.  It's the least I can do.

Two days ago I saw a post by my neighbor Aaron...he'd ordered a fishing rod for a gift for someone, thinking it came with a reel, but it didn't.  I told him to come get one at my place.  He came with his partner and they picked out one, got excited when he saw a fly fishing pole, I told him to take it and any others if/when he wanted.  I haven't used them since George died, I was allergic to fish for 38 years and couldn't breathe or touch them but someone could BBQ them on the grill if they cleaned the grill real well and we ate on the picnic table in open air.  I loved fishing with George, being in nature, enjoying his company and most of all, his exuberance!  Anyway, my neighbor Ken started heading to my house, wanting to know who/why those guys were there!  We thought it so cute, he's very protective of me and didn't know who/why they were there.  One of the reasons I still live here, I love my neighbors.

The owl is cheap plastic (didn't say material in listing) and tips over, I need to put kitty litter or something in it. Wish I knew someone with some sand!  

[kayc]

Today I went out with a wire brush and scraped their bird poop off, of course it doesn't get it all. I can't believe how much was there! It's an entire flock!

[Tachi]

We get aflock of cedar waxwings when the berries on the trees ripen. They pick it clean in one day. Luckily they dont get on the patio. Doves used to butnow theres no seed the birds dont come around much.

Cool for a few days but the rain hasnt happened. But as usual with the change of seasons i cough and feel like junk. Needed to be interviewing estate sale companies but didnt. I think i'll call that one company i liked and ask questions again. If its all good will hire them. I cant believe how fast time is going. I need to start packing and looking for an apt. 

Computers are so mysterious. So many things can go wrong or sideways and its hard to tell whats what. I enjoyed studying IT and wish I'd kept going. But that starting in a call center is a dealbreaker. 

I'd say Don is a fool. But you're right, drugs and alcohol change the brain and betting they changed him. Not an excuse, just a tragedy. Good thing is she is away from that mess. 

Last time I rented you signed a years contract and the rent didnt go up. neighbors telling me they can raise it any time. yet if you cant pay the new rent you should be able to move. Else they trap you in to a contract you cant pay. I'll have to talk with my realtor. They say its all about who you know as far as jobs etc. I know no one here. 

I have United as well and very similar to what you have. I keep reading that sugar causes inflammation among other things. Inflammation being what causes so many problems. Read that sugar doesnt caus diabetes, but it drives you to be overweight, which helps cause diabetes. My problem is I get an urge to snack. I let sugar creep in again and its time to squash it. 

well I hired a estate sale company today, Bluemoon. I met with the lady and her husband and both very nice and know alot. We're doing an online auction starting around nov 1 - 6. They'll come prep starting Oct 21 for 7 - 10 days. I wont want people in my home that much but nothing can be done. Its a 80/20 split and they charge a minimum 1k fee. I need to go throigh and clean again and need to clean the yard getting ready to sell the house. Need to start hunting apts. Need to go through all my things and decide what to keep. The real trick will be finding an apt as we sell the house. I will lose ALOT of money paying for both house and apt. If I get an apt and house is slow selling it will seriously hurt. Anyway, worry about that later, much to do now. My brother liked the sound of that company so he will be happy.

Change of season here and my respiratory acting up. I can feel my bronchials irritated. Havent had any issues in awhile but i had the window open and the fan blowing outside air on me, not smart.

Iris must be very strong. I cant imagine dealing with all that.

Your weather sounds nice, altho a bit chilly. I like the 60s-70s myself at first then sweater weather. Does it get colder quickly into winter or do you get Fall for awhile? Do you get some nice leaves turning color wher you live? Wish i could use the leaves that will drop to make a leafman. 

True, none of us can stand alone, esp later in life. Seems we know fewer people tho, maybe we arent as social. I know i'm not. Id rather hang out w/ just me doing something meaningful to me. The kids seem to want to be around people all the time, screaming for attention and trying to find themselves.

Amazon has lost all caring about customers. i think most businesses believe we exist to give them money. Amazon knows they dont have to care and they dont. Once I move i can probably cancel my Prime and be done w/ them. Sadly, theyre the future for us. 

How are Kodie and Panther doing? Do you feed Panther something like a Purina dry food? I wonder if he goes and finds a nice mouse once in awhile.

George sounds like such a good man. We fished alot in arkansas with relatives. You two would have fit right in. I bet he was a great fisherman and cook. My Great Uncle used to bbq fish sometimes, pretty good eating. We used to have all our old fishing rods n reels but long gone now. Awesome that you have a neighbor looking out for you. thats the kind you want to have.

Let me know how the owl works out. Sounds like a good idea. They should make it do owl noises. Well take good care of yourself, lets hope for a quiet weekend.

[kayc]

12 hours ago, Tachi said:

I let sugar creep in again and its time to squash it. 

The problem is if you imbibe at all, it keeps the cravings going.  And not only sugar but seed oils cause inflammation, very harmful.  Coconut oil is good to cook with but to grease a pan there's nothing like bacon grease (I use cast iron, coconut oil sticks to it)!  I also have avocado oil, although it costs more.

George's idea of cooking was open a can of soup and make a sandwich!  I wonder how he'd have done with Keto?  He could have learned with me.  He did everything but cook!

I have Friskies cat food for Panther, he likes it best. During the pandemic there was a catfood shortage, they sold some off brand that he t!had to be starved into eating and then not willingly.  I would imagine he can catch prey and eat it but have not seen any sign of it...Kitty would and bring it to the door to show me even at 25!  She was great at getting moles and mice!

The owl was disappointing, a lightweight piece of hollow plastic, falls over, I need some sand to put in it.

I moved Panther's food & water to this side of the patio, near the sliding glass door so we can keep an eye on it.

Kodie got a hard lump on his face, couldn't tell what it was, and cut it off, it left a hole in his face, am wondering if it was an infected whisker or something, I didn't see the whisker, just this substance that wouldn't go away. I put Neosporin in the hole, hoping it helps, I'm sure he licks it off, dogs never leave things alone.  I hope it covers over.  He never winced or cried when I took it off and no bleeding.  He's the one for mysteries, between that and his eye.

Going to the valley this weeken to get my flu shot and groceries.  Covid is going around my church, yet they don't have vaccinations for it, found that odd, but not convinced that's the route to go anyway, after my little sister's ordeal with Shingrix vac., she still can't walk well, her husband has been a trooper throughout the last nearly 12 months!  I'd be up the creek's .  Flu shot is the only one I'll get, they haven't researched the other ones good enough yet.  

I['m glad you found an estate place, the ones here don't charge you up front, maybe that'll change...can you maybe find an RV to stay in while they do this?  It'd be nice to find a spot for one rather than rent an apt, cheaper, easier to find somewhere to put it.  That way you could have your privacy.  A friend of mine is doing that, has it on a friend's place.

Taking care of Jazzy while Iris is getting radiation treatments, through October 6, the day before my birthday.  She'll be going places when that's over with.

12 hours ago, Tachi said:

Iris must be very strong. I cant imagine dealing with all that.

We deal with what we have to, we never know until something arises. Her best friend is on hospice now, she is dying and said she's ready to go.  So hard.

90s this week, it was 96 yesterday, so much for the 88 they predicted.  It'll be what it'll be. I managed w/o A/C last night, now that the smoke is gone, it's nice to open the windows, still, I'm glad it's still hooked up!

[Tachi]

Ive been reading about seed oils. Ive changed to using olive oil. I dont like baking with it as it adds a flavor. But I tossed my seed oils long ago. There are so many things that we have been consuming added to our food. I dont know if we just werent aware or if it was done that way to harm us. Theres a thought out there that theyve engineered whats been told to us so we get unhealthy then feed the medical and pharma industry. now some 'experts' are spreading false ideas like sugar at breakfast helps kids be healthy. 

Its upper 90s thru the weekend then low 90s and upper 80s. We had rain a dy or two ago. Just a half inch but its promising

I realized I need to start packing. Tough deciding what to take. I dont want to move alot of boxes etc. Ran across an old picture and I think its Mom's grandpa and grandma. I may repack before I go and toss out more. 

George sounds a simple man. He did have you to cook after all. I wish more people these days were simple life types. I think people would be so much happier. And more people should go fishing and camping. just get out of the city or town, unplug and enjoy nature.

My last cat was in college. I made the mistake of giving him tuna one day and he didnt want his cat food after that.

They should add a box to that owl that makes owl noises and moves.

Kodie is such a good boy. I hope he's ok. maybe an abcess or something.

I wont get a covid shot either. I cant see where theyve had enough time to responsibly get one ready. That whole deal was very very shady to me. 

I will be able to be here for the estate sale. they will come in 7-10 days and take pictures and catalog and then put on the auction website. Then from Nov 1-5 it will be open for bidding. The only other time people will be here other than prep is when they come wrap, box and ship. And two days when people can come pick up their purchases if theyre local. My big anxiety is that things go really cheap. I can ask for a minimum. But most of it starts really low and hopefully gets bid up. Ive read that most of the bidding happens on the last day near the end. my fear is no one bids things up and we dont make any money. Bro told me to just keep that money as i'll have expenses. Yes i will. 

I also need to check with some more jewelers and see if they would take these rings on commosion. I really hate doing this stuff.

Tomorrow is my Dad's birthday. I really dont know how to feel. I have so many regrets on how i tried to help. All my mistakes stand out like a sore thumb. I dont know how im supposed to let it go and forgive myself. 

Well, Happy early Birthday! I hope you get some cake or something good.

Scratch Kodie's ears for me. Hope you have a nice quiet weekend. 

Take care

 

 

[kayc]

Coconut oil is good to bake with, you could also try cooking with avocado oil.  I like frying in bacon grease the best as coconut oil can make things stick to cast iron.

If you want a shock watch this: 

I have links to several of his and they are good but lifechanging! This one is also good, do NOT take statins!  Once you understand the drug company skewed the results to sell their drug (statin) which hurts and not helps us...

 

12 hours ago, Tachi said:

I dont know if we just werent aware or if it was done that way to harm us. Theres a thought out there that theyve engineered whats been told to us so we get unhealthy then feed the medical and pharma industry. now some 'experts' are spreading false ideas like sugar at breakfast helps kids be healthy. 

Now you're getting it.  It was all a cover up with us like guinea pigs, gobbling up their products, go down the cereal aisle! I read the nutrition on each and every one one day, there wasn't a one that was fit.  Not one.  I avoid them like the plague.  I have a faux oatmeal recipe (no oats/grains) that is good.  What do people think our ancestors ate?  Not what they're promoting nowadays!  To me it's a miracle anyone lives with so many carbs in their diet!  And grains!  Standard medical touting, they're nuts!
David Diamond | LCH2019 Day1 | Cholesterol, LDL & Statins - YouTube

12 hours ago, Tachi said:

I made the mistake of giving him tuna one day and he didnt want his cat food after that.

I fed that to Panther at first to entice him, it worked!  I switched to catfood so it didn't bust my budget.  I swear they put something addictive in Friskies, cats love it! During the pandemic all I could get was some generic brand, had to starve him into that one!  When I finally could get his brand, I mixed them half and half...he'd pick his out and leave the generic!    Cats aren't stupid!

12 hours ago, Tachi said:

Kodie is such a good boy. I hope he's ok. maybe an abcess or something.

I don't know what it was but I cut it off flush to his face and now he has a hole in his fur, looks weird so I hope it grows back, but it wasn't going away on it's own. He didn't wince or bleed, I think I got a good cut on it, it doesn't bother him.  Perhaps some pitch?  It's pretty stubborn, about the only way to get it off is to cut it off the fur, usually he gets it on his paws and poor baby, he gnaws at it for the longest time!

12 hours ago, Tachi said:

I dont know how im supposed to let it go and forgive myself. 

Do.  You don't know what you don't know and any of us would make mistakes.  What would you tell a best friend in this situation?  Tell that to yourself.  And listen.

Listen, really listen to the beginning words in Marty's response here and take them to heart:
https://www.griefhealingblog.com/2013/01/guilt-in-wake-of-parents-death.html

Iris is halfway through the radiation, I'm doing my best to help her, getting Jazzy out of her kennel to play with Kodie, clean her kitchen and do her dishes.  She has the worst infestation of mice I have ever seen, chewing holes in walls, pooping in the drawers, etc.  I spent a day taking the drawers out and cleaning everything, disinfecting, covering with peppermint oil...the next day they were back covered...I suggested an exterminator, we'd tried a bucket trap, plug ins, peppermint oil, she didn't want the electronic traps I swear by, or even D-Con.  She has someone coming to do a bid tomorrow.

Kodie really is good.  I was stunned yesterday when I went to give him his tick and worming Rxs (cost me hundreds of dollars, not throwing away!) which I grind up and put in some canned dogfood which he only gets once a month with this, always before he's scarfed it up, not this time! He clenched his teeth shut and would not open then spit it out all over if I got one bite in!  I literally had to force feed it to him one bite at a time, holding his mouth shut and massaging his throat to get it down!  I can't imagine doing this the rest of his life and what I don't get is he's willingly ate it every time before!  Stuck with the worming med.  

Moved Panther's bowls and owl over by my patio door, seems to be working, Kodie and I guarding the door and putting his food dish inside when we have to be gone, coaxing Panther to eat while the getting is good.

You are making progress.  I know estate sales don't sell things for as much as someone could get but honestly, you can't stick it out there the rest of your life holding out for more $ as it costs you every month you're there, it's a losing proposition.  My sister would be shocked to learn what all their stuff went for and so would Bert!  But they did what had to be done.  The kids have still seen nothing from the sale of their place. Lawyers/CPAs, won't mention what I think should be done to them, suffice to say it's not pretty.   Wondering if it'll ever happen!

Take care, my friend and try to have a good day!

[Tachi]

Ive read the evils of seed oil. Olive oil is fine for doing my chicken. Read of the evils of statins as well. We have been duped for many years by being told what good nutrition was and it wasnt true. we are bein steered aay from whole natural food to procesed junk. And it has caused many of the ills and diseases we are having rampant of. I dont go out to eat much, and thats kinda out of my control. I stopped using the deli for the same reason. 

Thx for the videos, good stuff. I want to see what else they have.

Been trying to pack my things. And toss some things. Im trying to not take any furniture. need to get a cheap bedframe on amazon so i can add this antique bedframe to the auction. Need to clean but the items dont look dusty. I'll go thru everything this weekend and try and organise a bit. Im thinking we can sell the movies in lots of 5 or 10, what do you think?

Mowed the yard then broke my weedeater so trimmed the edges w/ scissors lol.

I could see tar being stuck in hair being permanent unless you cut it off. 

I hope Iris comes thru ok. I hate mice and thats real unhealthy. Had some at my old place in Lubbock. Im dreading if the rats return to the attic. If i have the money ill hire an exterminator. But they may eat him. those things were huge. The momma was the size of a small dog.

Maybe Kodie figured out that was medicine. Are you using the same food then? same flavor? make sure is mixed really well. I wonder how he can tell?

Sounds like you have Panther's food taken care of. I must have several raccoons come by at night. I keep finding small piles of poop.  I wonder if its for the water. I'd hate to take that up and deny the birds. Not like i see many use it so maybe I should. 

We are supposed to be mid 90s thru the weekend I think. then 80s. they said we should have a normal to warm and wet winter. But if the super el nino forms all bets are off and it could be wild. just as long as we dont have a crazy icestorm again. That was scary and dangerous. 

Life is just crazy. ill do my bst to identify apts in saf areas and start calling to see if they'll rent to me just on SS and income from selling the house. Now i'll be losing money hand over fist payin g all the bills and expenses myself. So i really need the estate sale to do well. 

Oh, almost forgot. Walked to my window overlooking the back yard. I startled a bright yellow bird at the birdbath. Not a small one but medium sized? never seen any of that coloring before. Maybe it was trekking south.

Its sad to me that as i'm packin im once again seeing alot of old pictures. Some of these people i dont know. There is a lesson to be learned here but too late for me. And no one else who stands to benefit would listen. Wish i had seen these when my folks were here and asked. Wish we had the forsight to downsize the house. but they wouldnt have wanted to, because all these things were their comfort. 

My 'new' doctor ordered a colonguard kit be sent to me...out of the blue...and no one told me. I chatted with colonguard and told them i wasnt interested. I was indormed I had a new doctor and supposedly they were having a new medicare card sent. how my doctors office can have medicare send me a new card I dont know. Its not their business. Theyre nosy and pushy. I think they mistake me for a frail senile old man and they have a surprise coming. Well then i get a letter from medicare that i cant use my old doc anymore so i can use this new doc and they named my old doc. Then i try and go to the insurance website and select this new doc they gave me. But it shows him in dallas and im not driving to dallas. And it mentions some network and I have no iea what theyre talking about. Just another reason why i dont trust them. they have no clue.

Anyway, thats life, always a problem. I figured out I was overcooking my fried chicken. It was always tough. I wanted it a golden brown so cooked it too long. But using olive oil I cant turn it up as high so i just get it 165 inside and im done.

I hope you folks have a nice week, nice and quiet. take good care of yourself and the animals. How is your throat and hand doing? I havent asked in awhil. Ok, take good care.

 

[kayc]

16 hours ago, Tachi said:

Mowed the yard then broke my weedeater so trimmed the edges w/ scissors lol.

Wow, that's dedication!  I just gave my weedeater away, I've hired it done since my injuries in 2017.

16 hours ago, Tachi said:

what do you think?

No idea, I need to get rid of everything but plan to have an estate sale and junkhaulers come when I get this place paid off and find a place to move to.  They'll clean it.

16 hours ago, Tachi said:

I could see tar being stuck in hair being permanent unless you cut it off. 

??? Did someone get tar in their hair?

16 hours ago, Tachi said:

ill hire an exterminator.

Her quote was $3,500 so she's hiring someone to close the places they're getting in and bought something called One Bite at a feed store.  She has one more week of radiation after today.

He never balked at his tick or worming Rxs before but I spoon fed it down his throat!

16 hours ago, Tachi said:

We are supposed to be mid 90s thru the weekend I think. then 80s.

Wow, 50s here, 30s/40s at night, I have my wood stove going.  Going to reach 70 nby end of week, not sure if I'll let the fire go out, I have the door open in the daytime so it doesn't get too hot.

16 hours ago, Tachi said:

Wish i had seen these when my folks were here and asked.

Me too with George's pictures, I wish I knew their history...

16 hours ago, Tachi said:

Theyre nosy and pushy.

They very much are nowadays!  But I have NEVER heard of a doctor inserting themselves that way!  Ever!  How CAN they?!  Doesn't it break all kinds of privacy laws?

Throat better but still have inflamed tongue glands, although not to the tip anymore.  They could have given me a steroidal wash but I turned it town, messes with blood sugar too much.

Two days ago Panther hurt his right front paw/leg and it swelled, he was picking it up.  Definitely favoring it.  Yesterday he got spooked and jumped off the 8 ft. high patio and injured it way worse, swelled double in size.  I moved his house to this end nearer the patio door so he won't jump off the deep end and instead walk on the ramp.  His response: don't use it.  Try to help cats.  No idea where he is now but he woke me up at 1 am wanting fed, never got back to sleep.  Didn't have the heart to yell at him.  Can't get him into a carrier to take him the 1 1/2 hours away to the vet, can't travel with a feral freakish cat in the car.  Hoping he heals from this!  My heart goes out to him.  
POURING rain today, my coat got sopped clear through, had to change my jeans and top when I got home!

Hoping all goes well for you...if you can't find anything to rent, try here, not bad if you avoid Eugene.

My hands are the same, hurt, less strength all the time.  Yesterday I got two loads of firewood up on deck, tarped bottom stall of firewood (that was hard), vacuumed, dusted...today I cooked for the potluck at church including making homemade mayo, didn't care for it so will pay the $8 for healthy "Choice" mayo 8 oz.  next time.  What we do to avoid seed oil!  

[kayc]

I was supposed to go on a ladies retreat but to have them lay down the law about Kodie, that had never been an issue before, because another service dog is going besides him and deliver that message 2-3 days before going in a not very nice way...I'd literally be joined at the hip with him for four days, first she said he'd have to be kenneled the whole time, I haven't had him in a kennel since he was a pup and then only at night.  I can't even lift the kennel now, let alone take it apart.  Then she said he'd have to be on a leash the whole time.  Not allowed in kitchen.  Last year he got deathly sick because someone dropped a bunch of raw onion on the floor so that's probably a good thing.  Then she yelled at me because he sleeps with me and yelled they wouldn't get their deposit back.  She finally relented and snapped, Fine!  We'll just give up our $200 deposit!  I'm getting beyond it, unsure what else they'll spring on me.  These are things you mention BEFORE someone signs up and pays, not right before going.

My blood sugar was up 20 points from the stress and I've worked so hard at it!  Was half way packed but...I wanted him to experience the coast, was looking forward to it, but not if he'll be treated some kind of way.  FOUR days of this, not sure I can survive.

And it occurred to me that all of these stressors are external.   Things that we encounter in our lives.  Not fun though.

Decided not to go and my BS was 82 the next morning!  (That's great).
I later found put the last minute change was because someone else with an aggressive service dog was going.  So punish my sweet Kodie?!  I think I made the right decision.

[kayc]

I've not seen Panther since 1 am, really worried about him!  This is unusual!

[kayc]

So relieved, he came home this afternoon, he's never done this before.

[Tachi]

I had bubblegum in my hair. I helped babysit my budy's lil kid and he gave me a present lol. I just cut it out.

I should probably cut down the flower beds too. They give lovely flowers but now are all brown. I feel like I should be going crazy doing things but think i'm burned out.

Old pictures-I think most young people dont care anymore. I wonder if they ever feel lost or out of place. maybe thats why they always have to be plugged in. Thats part of the overall plan. Get rid of the family and keep the kids needing something. So they tell them how perfect they are, set no limits, so they do whatever grabs their fancy. With no one to give them rules and guidance.....there are still families and good kids. We need to fix this mess. Not my job tho.

Hadnt thought of him breaking privacy, I suppose it would. This is the same thing I saw them do to dad in the hispotal and what scares me whenever I go in one day...they just do whatever they want, dont ask, and dont tell you. Thats not right.

They wanted to do a catscan or something on Dad and were prepping him and he threw a fit because he had no idea what was going on and I didnt tell him it was ok. I had told them to keep me informed and if they had any trouble call me day or night. So they finally called me and I talked to dad to calm him and was rather upset w/ the hospital. The nurse had no idea why they were doing it so we waited until the doctor could call me and then I knew itw as ok and told dad it was ok. They think any patient who doesnt just 'go along' is a problem. Every patient or advocate has a right and responsibility to know and approve of what they are about to do.

My sincere wish is that I pass before I have to be in the hospital again. I dont want to live through body and mind breaking down and living in the hospital or a County Home. Thats not life.

maybe Panther is just holed up somewhere. Glad he made it home, is he ok? Did he eat like he hasnt had anything?

Who the heck is this person yelling at you? You are exactly right, no new terms after you sign and pay. they have NO business being rude. People these days take alot for granted. I think you made the right decision too. 

Ive come to the same conclusion. The stressors are outside of me and the stress is in my reaction to them. IF I can just control me then I can eliminate all that stress and just chill out. My bad thing is thinking and talking way too much and letting people and things get me going. i dislike that about myself.

Hope things remain calm there. Wish we had your temperatures. I need to get my lazy butt going here. Glad panther is back. Take good care of yourself and Kodie of course. Take care.

[kayc]

Panther laid on the basket of bird's nest on my picnic table (long since flattened) all night, he just ate and went to go do his thing.  I hope he rests his leg all day again.  Haven't seen the bottom of the pad yet but it looks better than it did, now if he'll just stay off of it!

You and me both, no desire to ever be in the hospital with them messing up my diet and setting me back.  I can't believe I'll be 71 in a week.  So far no one to spend it with.

[Tachi]

Well Happy Early Birthday!

You have Kodie and Panther with you. Consider what a blessing it is that you found kodie and that a wild cat like Panther adopted you. For the longest time i've had the birthday tradition of a quiet day of reflection. 

Tomorrow our last day of heat, 90, then rain tomorrow overnight (supposedly) and 80s then 70s. Looking forward to that.  Trying to remind myself to have urgency and get packed and ready to go and start looking for an apt.

So for your Birthday do you make a special cake or what do you make?

Im getting the fixins for vegetable beef soup and some bean and ham soup. 

The crockpot I have is the huge one my bro sent so guess ill make a big pot and freeze some.

Hope you have a quiet week and the cat and dog are well. 

Take care.

[kayc]

If I feel up to it, I'll make a mug cake.  Right now I'm so tired...woke up yesterday to Panther had cut his bad paw and it was bleeding/oozing.  And him sleeping in a basket of bird's nests, filthy!  I put Neosporin on his wound (mind you, he let me treat his ears for ear infection shortly after I got him) and he took off, jumped off the patio never to be seen again.  I put a towel and some softly knit scarf in his basket to supplant the filth that had been there.  Went to bed, couldn't go to sleep for 5 1/2 hours!  FINALLY he showed up and ate but wanted nothing to do with me, a little interaction with Kodie.  I woke up usual time after four hours sleep, guess I was lucky to get that, and he is sleeping in his basket, so relieved!

Keto Chocolate Mug Cake

Add some peanut butter too, Microwave 70 seconds
2 ½ net carbs 
Normally eat 1/2, it's filling, add whipping cream and/or SF choc. syrup heat slightly beforehand.

[kayc]

Panther doing better and he took to the basket after I put my most plush towel and hand knit scarf in it to line it with.

Not only have I had a month from hell but so has my daughter, I think hers even tops mine.  Talked to her and hers last night, omg!

Her apartment building hired roofers who took the roof off and then it POURED RAIN!  Yep, water damage all over top floor, where she and eight other tenants reside.  Workmen in and out, tar on her carpet, ruined her rug.  Also said they might have to temporarily move but there's no where to go, all the motels are full because of Autzen games.  They still haven't let them know.  Damage in the walls every room but hall bathroom and kitchen.  She has kittens and lots of expensive plants, how?!!!

To top it off, in switching phones her ten year old contact list downloaded onto her new phone, none of the numbers are any good.  I told her I would send an email to everyone on her current contact list before her phone dies and give them her new number and have them email her back on it, at that time she can replace or add them to her contact list.  It'll be a pain but not as bad as not having their number!

Her brakes started squeaking, she got the part and made arrangements to bring it up to her brother's to put it on today, all while not knowing if she'd have to move.  It started squalling real bad so he told her it needs rotors too, so she got them.  In the midst of all this, her brain wasn't working and she left her debit card somewhere in their machine, the bank put a hold on it, she just got it back.  What a nightmare, plus working all the time!  Where the hell is their inheritance when they need it!  Stupid lawyer and CPA are taking forever, been nine months since the house sold, no sign of anything yet.

Me, I've been dealing with laptop issues constantly the last month.  I filed a dispute for OneDrive l the while it was DriverSupport, had no idea they're hitting me $10/month for life!  Uninstalled them both, and hoping they truly cancel the ongoing payments.  FINALLY got into their portal, it's very barebones, doesn't show the credit.  Can't cancel the dispute, need to call the bank but it's a weekend now.  This is just constant.  Oh the challenges!  

I told Melissa not to worry about my birthday, we'd catch up when things calm down.  Praying she makes it to my son's okay.

Melissa's BF Finley has worked his tail off all over the country and his job had him in the hole so he quit and got a better job in construction, so proud of him, he only applied to three and this was the higher paying one and he doesn't have to leave the state!  Essex just got a good man!  I think it's been stressful for them with all the stress Melissa is under, I've never heard her sound so through the roof!  If she was older I'd worry about her having a stroke.

So Kodie and I are on our own today, Finley wanted to get together with me today but I don't want to take up his day unnecessarily, will wait until it's a better time for them both.

(wrote yesterday, just posting)

• Kodie had a good birthday, a dog friend stopped and played with him, he got a playdate later with Jazzy, got treats, went on our walk together.  Here's his birthday smile!

[Tachi]

Kodie....he looks highly intelligent and very happy. I swear he is more than a puppy just from that face.

Cool days and colder nights here. Doubt Fall lasts very long. Hope we get a mild winter.

How are you feeling? Hope you had a good Birthday and a few quiet days. You sure deserve it. Panther sounds like hes getting along. Hows his foot doing? 

Sounds like your daughter has been thru the ringer. I believe if her things ere damaged they are liable. Also for getting them a safe place to live. Kinda rule one when doing the roof is make sure it doesnt rain in. I wonder at some people. When my folks had the fire and they ad to get much of the roof replaced...it started to rain where one of the roofers lived about 20 minutes away. So he got up early a.m. and drove over, placed a tarp on the roof and stayed up there all night to make sure all was well. 

Crazy to me about the estate. I cant imagine why its taking so long. I sincerely hope selling this house isnt like that or i'll go broke. Very happy the estate sale is soon. After this month i'm paying all the bills myself and starting to run low.

Been cleaning like crazy. i want the prep to go fast and smooth. Dont want them to have to wipe any dust or anything. Then i start looking for a place to live. Im tempted, esp if the estate sale goes well, to find a new place Dec and see if my realtor can sell the house before end of year. No idea how long the process takes. 

Happy to say my left shoulder is finally loosening up. I slept in my old position for awhile last night. Problem is i toss and turn alot, oh well. getting better anyway.

There is always something. I signed up for an AI website and it was terrible to cancel. Nice service but i found better. they were rude too. No customer service anymore. Does it ever ge better?

I may have figured out why I dont get birds anymore. There's a couple hawks that fly over the neighborhood. I even saw one fly by under the treetops one day. beautiful birds. 

Do you make homemade soup in fall? Im thinking i'll do a homemade beef and vegetable soup in the crockpot.

Hope Melissa gets things going a bit better. Not good to be so stressed. Id normally say a short vacation might help but she's probably too busy. Seems like Life is being alot rougher lately.

Take good care of yourself and Kodie and Panther. Hope your week and weekend are nice and quiet.

 

[kayc]

Ha, I just made a pot of soup! But I do year around, it's soothing in the winter and in the summer it lowers your body temperature so win/win.  I love it.  I call it dump soup because I put everything in the refrigerator into it.  Always turns out great! Caul, Brussells, Broc., red BP, mushrooms, bratwurst, celery, bok choy, cabbage, bouillon, anything you can think of. Chop most in food processor, slice the cabbage and celery.  Heat on high, turn off, leave lid on, on burner, one hour.  Let stand another hour to cool before pouring into container for refrigerator.

4 hours ago, Tachi said:

Panther sounds like hes getting along. Hows his foot doing? 

Much better.  He's been disappearing for hours the last couple of days so seems to be doing better.  Won't let me examine it but from quick glances, seems healing.  I'm impressed with wild animals.

Melissa's BF came down with a virus last weekend, off work Monday, not really well but worked Tuesday, still not well.  Good thing I didn't meet up with him as it turns out although the invite was sweet.

4 hours ago, Tachi said:

I sincerely hope selling this house isnt like that or i'll go broke.

They sold her house last Jan. 6, it's probate, bunch of crap.  The kids got notice of tax deductions. I told them to go to a tax person this next year and they'd know what to do with it.  Still no $ for them!

Glad your shoulder is better!

Cleaned Iris' kitchen again of mice droppings, she got someone who is taking care of sealing it off so they can't get in and she had the neighbor make a bucket trap for the garage.  I fished a mouse out of it.  Man is she squeamish!  18 years of being alone you just learn to deal with things.  I can't seal my place off as there is no foundation, but I have the heating vents closed off as I use the wood stove, do my best with it, have electronic traps and bait stations.  My two month old batteries from Amazon corroded, just rated them the lowest I could. Ordered another brand.  Ordered two new electronic traps.  So annoyed, they were supposed to have a shelf life of ten years!

Kodie is the sweetest dog I've ever seen, so good!  I love the bdy picture of his smile! Camera told me to try again, are they nuts?! I love that picture!

Not going to be a mild winter here, hope it's not horrid though, just so I can keep up shoveling.  It's harder the older I get.

Love this time of year when leaves change color!

AI would be the last thing I'd sign up for, I hate them, replacing customer service everywhere.

Still no word (Melissa) on the apt but it rained all day yesterday, letting my fire go out as it's warming into the 60s, will have to make do with heater a few days.  Never had this up/down temperature before, usually I build a fire and keep it going, but this will make twice I've let it go out this season and may have to go through it again.

Take care of yourself, I think you said you don't have to go through probate so you should be okay.

 

[Tachi]

   I do a homemade vegetable and sometimes beef soup. In the crockpot a can of v-8, vegetables bag, celery and onion andif I have it brown some beef and cut it up. Simmer for a few days.

   Auction prep starts Saturday. Odd to me I havet heard from them except when I texted to ask the hours they will work, 11 - 5. I would think they would have touched base and all that. 

   Sounds like Panther is doing ok. I think he's pretty smart and good at survival. 

   Crazy to me bosses make you work sick. Risk getting sicker and getting others sick. There is a sick like a cold where you 'can' work but feel miserable. Your quality of work will suffer. And then there is a sick where you should be home in bed. I put the flu in that. I had a boss one time that made me work with intestinal flu. Spent the entire night in the bathroom. Oh well. Hope my next job is for better people. Ive seldom worked for pople worth a flip.

   Seems crazy to me as well that they havent seen any money from the sale of the house and all. I wonder if they could do it faster, more efficient and just didnt care. Supposedly I will get the money from the sale at the time of signing. Supposedly. And the mortgage and property taxs automatically paid. but will double-check those.

   Lows in the 40s. Supposed to get back into the 80s this week and chance of rain all next week. To think not long ago we were at 100. Fall is way too short.

   Its scary to think I need to move by the end of the year. i hope the estate auction does well and i can have some padding to pay mortgage and bills. 

They make driveways now with electric heater builtin. Supposedly it heats up and melts cie and snow. Wonder if it really works. You need one of the neighbors to lend a hand and shovel snpw for you.

Mice, roaches, spiders, all that stuff seem hard to get rid of. I sprayed something I found in the toolshed all around the exterior. Also laced granules around the outside and watered em in. Ive had a couple dead roaches on the floor but hopefully it keeps em out. I should do that again before I elave here. 

We dont get bad up/dpwm temps here but th last place I lived did. lubbock is in the panandle of Texas and at the bottom of the Great Plains. So winter storms would sweep down the plains and stop at us. It could be a pretty big change. 

Nextdoor neighbors are elderly and very nice people. they have a son and grandsons and a granddaughter in town. They borrow things and dont return em. And they dont go by and help enough. I've done a couple things for them but hard to do with whats going on. they need a tree trimmed but dont know if I can do it with my shoulders.

Having to give up coffee. I drink the Hills Brothers instant powdered Cappucino. I do a packet of SF cocoa and a teaspoon of coffee and a SF creamer. ut it hurts my stomach. I have a long history that when I drink too much or for too long it hurts. So I'll give it up for awhile and drink tea. maybe try hot cocoa instead. I'm coming to understand that everything I enjoy isnt good for me and/or hurts me. Such is life I guess.

We are up in the lower 80s again and lows in the upper 50s. Just wonderful weather. next week a chance of rain tho i'll believe it when I see it.

Kody is such a good pup, intelligent and well mannered. If he could only speak he could run for office and do a better job than 90% of politicians. but then he'd probably be smart enough to stay out of politics.

Take good care of yourself. Hope everything is nice and quiet.