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[PollyannaMom]

Everyone tells me they have to fix it.

They do, but I get that it's a hassle! You just want a period of peaceful routine to settle in, not a bunch of worries and disruptions.

 

[bobbiwoz]

They do, but I get that it's a hassle! You just want a period of peaceful routine to settle in, not a bunch of worries and disruptions.

May you get to enjoy this peaceful routine sooner, not later.

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning. Cloudy and 60 today. I got all the yard mowed yesterday in the 55 degree windy weather. My hands were cold when I came in, but it looks so nice now. Should only have to mow a couple of more times to get the leaves mulched.

@Snowysmom They will fix it, it's just a pain to go through. I imagine with a new build, there are always some small issues like that. Hang in there

I am going to clean out the shed today and try to get some plastic up on the big openings that have ripped from the wind. Going to start early before the winds start to come up. Grocery and errands will be tomorrow

Have a great day!

 

[footballmouse]

Good morning!

Working from home today so happy about that . Watched some of the baseball game last night but fell asleep, no sure who won. Recorded Dancing With the Stars last night since the music was Disney. Haven't watched that show in years and now I know why. It was so boring and I didn't know half the people.

Took the dogs for a walk this morning. I need to get gas today. Makes me mad because gas in my neighborhood is .20 more than a couple of neighborhoods over . Am I really saving anything by driving further? Not a big deal if I'm in the cheaper areas for something then I can stop but I won't be in that area until Friday and I won't make it until then.

I'm going to bake some cod tonight for dinner. I really need to start cooking.

Have a great day!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good Morning,

Dad and I enjoyed some of the Destined at Christmas 2 last night. The acting may not be the best but it's a sweet story anyway. to all with love. I will check back later.

 

[lynxstch]

I got a lot done today. Laundry is done. Kitchen was swept and rugs shook out. I finally painted the bench that goes in the kitchen. It's been outside under a tarp all summer. I had to mix leftover kitchen blue with white, as I didn't have enough of the blue. I like it. I let it dry and put it back in the kitchen. I mowed the weeds in the garden down and weed wacked inside and out. I got 2 more of the shed openings covered in plastic, only one more to go and it's on the level side of the yard so it's easier. I moved the compost bin out of the garden into the side yard by a kitchen window so I can still use it this winter. Making dinner and then I quit. Have a nice evening everyone.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Good day all!

Watching the trees change and the sky looks like the bowl of an automated cotton candy machine minus the color.
Soon the local farmers market will close and I’ll have to find something else to do with my Tuesdays. Yeah but not yet gosh darn it. The chest freezer is almost filled to the rim with summer bounty but I left a bit of space for cookie doughs. DGD isn’t here now (more on that later) but my older sister’s grands arrived on a long visit from Australia so I’m helping her substitute, lol.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

UgLynn, please do get some evening rest

NYCgrrland always good to see you. Lol, there should always be room for


Quiet afternoon here except for my hurting feet Dr. E my kind dentist, did recommend a podiatrist. I called this doctor's office earlier to learn the cost for an initial consultation and x-ray, which at this point is imperative, would be quite high. Might need to find out about payments. Have to do something. Of course, until I am able to walk a little better I don't see myself going anywhere. I would hope if I had an appointment the doctor would read an email from me and reply. Take care of yourself please, friends!

 

[footballmouse]

Happy Thursday!

I dropped off a package that Jacob's girlfriend Livia had sent to my house. They put my address down for delivery instead of their apartment. She works up the street from my house so since I needed to go out and get gas I dropped off her package. While I was there I bought 2 scratch off lottery tickets. Scratched them off this morning when I got to work and I won $70 !!! Yeah!!!!!!

Watched Survivor last night. Wasn't attached to the person who went home so it didn't bother me . I took a little nap around 7:00 last night so by the time The Amazing Race came on at 9:30 I was still awake. I did go to bed just in case I fell asleep but I was able to watch the whole episode. Little bummed with who came in last.

Yesterday afternoon my little scaredy cat, Remy, ventured out to the living room . She sat on my lap for the longest time. She's okay with the dogs so she sat by Carly for a little bit also. Always kept an eye on Twix who was laying in another chair. Trying to get a little braver.

Back to work, have a great day!

 

[easyas123]

Good morning everyone. Long time no talk. Keeping busy, was down in NC working for 2 days earlier this week, back at the main office now. Husband is out of town on a hunting trip so it's just me & the mutts and the deer they KEEP BARKING at. I swear, every year around the rut the does start taking a different route thru the farm and along side the house and as soon as they start that the dogs pick up on it, doesn't matter if it's day or night.
I only went back a page or two, so no doubt I missed a fair bit, sorry about that.

Have you looked at jeans from Lands End?

I think LE jeans do fit good, and I'll say their petite sizes are pretty spot on as well. I have a new LE jacket hanging in the coat closet waiting for the chillier weather to hit!

Well, my back is just about broken but I made a big dent in my clothing. I got five bags for donation so far,

You are far and away doign better that me - I've got one bag! I really, really need to buckle down and thin out some more. I'm bad about putting things back in the closet that I didn't wear last year "but might this year", but honestly - we never do, do we? Yeah...I need to thin out more. Maybe I'll work on that a bit this evening, I am going by a Goodwill on Saturday so I can drop everything off then.

Therapy appt today. I hope it is better than my last appt. That one was not very helpful.

I hope it went well.

I'm waiting for Mother Nature to stop playing games with the weather so I can mow the grass, but she's not cooperating.

From your lips to Mother Nature's ears! I spent a hour in the tractor yesterday evening, and will try to get in a 90 minute or 2 hour session of mowing this evening. With any luck the rain will hold off so I can do the zero turn mowing on Friday, if not I'll have to try to get to it on Sunday. I HATE having uneven (as in not all done in one go) mowing, although at least this time of year it's harder to tell.

I am still and will always deal with the loneliness issue.

I can't recall what you previously mentioned about pets you may have had in the past, but perhaps it's time to consider a pet? Maybe a cat instead of a dog -full disclosure, I'm a dog person so I'd get a dog but even I would have to admit that a cat may be easier in that you would not need to rush home to let the pup out and the cat would allow you to still enjoy your independence in terms of traveling and running here or there better than a dog. Or maybe something as simple as a basic fish tank, a few fish - maybe that might be a very easy way to introduce company to your evenings and/or create a situation where another living being is (albeit slightly) dependent on you & you on them. Just a thought, my apologies if this has been discussed and dismissed previously.

The chest freezer is almost filled to the rim with summer bounty

I wish ours was, I do miss having that available. We do have a bags of various different peppers but noting else. We didn't put a garden in this year due to how particularly busy we knew our summer was going to be this year. My husband missed it so much he has already started preparing the ground for next years garden!

Have to do something. Of course, until I am able to walk a little better I don't see myself going anywhere.

May I be blunt? I think it was Pea who suggested a week or two ago you go to your PCP, and that seemed like very good advice to me. Waiting and hoping it will get better will not make it go away, especially as it's not getting any better and/or getting worse. I'd not wait around for recommendations from others anymore - and I'd not let days go by. It's time to stop waiting until this afternoon or tomorrow or next week. Call someone, get a appt. and get the second opinion you want/need. I know budget is a concern, but the more you let it go the more it could entail (cost) to remedy the situation. Plus it can take time to get into some Dr.'s offices. I'd call your PCP today. This morning. Righ now. Get an appt., get in there. They can refer you to someone else if they can't help you. You may not have liked what your last podiatrist recommended, or how she delivered the information but that doesn't mean a second Dr. won't concur, so perhaps prepare yourself for that. I know you neep saying you don't like to or want to complain but honestly - complain! As my grandmother used to say - "get it out, don't keep it in." Complain to yourself or others, recognize how uncomfortable you are and use that to your benfit to advocate for yourself and get the ball rolling on this needed medical care. Perhaps reach out to a teaching hospital, see if they have lower cost options (kinda like dental schools) and/or call medical groups and ask about billing and low cost options. I know I'm a plain speaker, and I don't mean to come across as bossy or rude, but it's just that you've been dealing with this for weeks or more now and I can't help but think it's past the time for hoping and wishing it gets better because it's not. It's time for you to take control of this situation because no one else can do that for you. Dr. offices are damn busy these days and I don't know how much time in the day they have to email back someone who they haven't even seen yet and or isn't a active patient, you may be expecting to much in that, although yes - it would be nice. But it's not happening for you right now.


Well lets see, what else is going on? I finally got some of my fall decor out of the attic and put a few things around the house. Not to much though. Thanksgiving is coming up and I'm start to pre-plan for that in my head...Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and I fully admit I over think it. We have entered the season in our lives where our kids are married, or just about - and they have 2 families to juggle in terms of holidays and whatnot so it's my one goal to never stress them out over where they end up on any particular holiday. Will I miss them if they aren't here? sure, but the day or holiday goes on and I'm not going to dwell on who is physically with us and who is not. So while I'm not sure if the kids will be around on Thanksgiving, I do think my BIL, SIL & our 7 year old neice will be over. It's also looking more and more like my folks may be up, and there is 50% chance that my brother, his wife, his MIL and my neice & nephew may also join us....so the potential for a nice crowd is there! Adding a sweet potato w/ chipotle mash to the menu, and a champage cranberry relish but I think that is it in terms of anything new or out of the ordinary from our regular menu.

Welp - let me get off here, I have a zoom meeting in a bit I should prepare for.

Have a good day everyone.

 

[lynxstch]

Good morning. Very foggy and 40 outside. Going to be near 70. Then rain tomorrow. Will be off to do errands and grocery shopping shortly. Have to stop at UPS for an Amazon return also.

@easyas123 Nice to see you again, sounds like you've been busy. I have to say, that's very good advice you gave to Mona!

I hope everyone has a nice day.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Good Morning everyone with love as always,

Thank you all for your care. I appreciate each of you always, you know that. I will simply say that doctor access and appointments are not always as easy for each of us to make happen and leave it at that.

Take care everyone and have a great day

 

[footballmouse]

Have to stop at UPS for an Amazon return also.

Has anyone else noticed when returning something to Amazon that Kohl's is no longer an option, there is $1 charge for the UPS store now, and now Staples is a player in the return spots (free). Or is this just my options?

 

[easyas123]

Has anyone else noticed when returning something to Amazon

I haven't noticed that, however UPS just took the route we are on (both business & house) down to service only 3 days per week. So now if I'm having something overnighted to me (paperwork sometimes needs to be overnighted) then I have to either do the day math in my head and hope for the best, or hope the sender has a FEDEX account to send it that way instead.

 

[Snowysmom]

EasyAs You are a very busy person. Glad you stopped by for a chat. I have had dogs in the past but no more for me. I can't take care of them by myself and any health issues would just stress me out. Plus, if anything happened to me what would happen to the dog? I do have trips planned and arranging for kennel care is daunting. Plus end of life care is something I can't do. I don't care for cats. Plus I am allergic. Kenny's GF brought her cat when she moved in. I started getting stuffy and coughing all the time. Now that I am in the condo I am alot better.

I got an email today from the woman who sends out emails to all in the complex about what is going on. There was a conservation commission meeting last night and they again shut down all work at this complex. I guess no one showed up from the builder and the commissions was not happy. So they said to get the builder's attention they have shut down all outdoor and new build work. Now I am waiting for the plumber and tile team to come look at my bathroom due to the leak I have. The admin in the office told me I now have to wait 2 weeks, until the next meeting, before anyone can look at it. I am not sure that is true. The builder can't work on new condos or do outside work. This is warranty work on an existing occupied condo. I have water dripping into my basement. It can cause damage and mold. I told her that and she said to just use the other bathroom. So, I emailed my real estate agent for advice. She then contacted the attorney she works with and he contacted the attorney for the builder. My agent said the cease work order should not affect indoor work in existing condos. So I will see what happens. They were supposed to come over today. Sure wish I could catch a break. I really researched this place, the builder, and took my time with my decision to move here. I am not happy.

It was quiet in the office today. Have a good day.

 

[easyas123]

Nice to see you again, sounds like you've been busy

I have been! And my husband has been up your way last weekend and then again went back up yesterday for the rest of the week! I'm waiting to hear stories of him seeing a bear, he always does. Already saw a monster coyote & a 8 point. Dang it, every time I'm up there I never see bears or coyotes. I really want to see a bear!

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Extra Snowysmom!

Footballmouse, Amazon return fees seem to depend on the item! Almost always for us, Whole Foods or a UPS store are free options. No packaging needed only the return code. I'm sorry you are having trouble this way

Easyas, you take care of yourself please!

Hope everyone is having a good afternoon. Reminder if you see this, please let me know by early evening whether you would like to contribute a postcard for my dad's surprise but are having trouble finding one. Zazzle does have today only 50% off postcards. I have the free trial of Zazzle + so there is no minimum for free shipping. Zazzle has a ton of postcard choices. Please PM me any preferences you may have for me to pick from (Your home state, scenic, Disney, birthday, etc) I am ordering a postcard for at least one other person already so no trouble to order more. I would need each of you to write a message on the back to my dad. Mail me the postcard with your message inside an envelope that is only addressed to me before December. PM me and thank you all so much

 

[Dead2009]

Lol I just got told I need to slow down from posting new threads on another forum, even though it's not even a rule. Like...okay? Isn't that the whole point of forums?

 

[PollyannaMom]

Lol I just got told I need to slow down from posting new threads on another forum, even though it's not even a rule. Like...okay? Isn't that the whole point of forums?

 

[lynxstch]

I have been! And my husband has been up your way last weekend and then again went back up yesterday for the rest of the week! I'm waiting to hear stories of him seeing a bear, he always does. Already saw a monster coyote & a 8 point. Dang it, every time I'm up there I never see bears or coyotes. I really want to see a bear!

Then he's in for a rainy Friday! I have seen a bear around our neighborhood, but I don't want to see any coyotes. We get deer in our yard, but nothing that big. I hope he has good luck!