So not only did I do laundry, I finished demolishing the old washer bit of the washer/dryer. DIY is definitely a thing for people who like to cuss and drink. Also, the fireworks have restarted.
hippie, sounds like fun. The buses here have improved in the last decade. Although the one that runs past my place always has its engine cut off in front of this one pub. 
This sentence reminds me why I’m glad I’m no longer in management.
: waves hi :
Glad FCD is doing a little better.
Cookie, we have the same problem with our pear tree. It drops dozens of pears all over the place and unless we pick them p immediately, the start to rot or the bugs get 'em. Since I can’t bend over very well, I got one of those grabbers garbage picker-uppers use in the parks and such. Doesn’t make it any less of a nuisance, bur it’s easier on the back.
Nellie, do you have any Habitat for Humanity Restores near you? I got a recliner there last month for $18.25! It was $25.00 and they had a 25% off sale that day. It sorta, kinda matches our sofa, and if it lasts a couple of years we figure we’re ahead! 
Welcome aboard Kropotkin. When I first saw your name the Russian battleship popped into my head. Don’t ask me to explain how Kropotkin became Potemkin in my addled brain. I think I injured it when I was younger.
Anyway, I’ve been to Vancouver B.C. a couple of times and really liked the city.
And I hear ya’ about the pets. When my beloved Loki Dog died i swore I’d never have another, and kept to it for several years until Wifey tricked me into Vinnie the Schnauzer.
I don’t think we’ll have any more after these two are gone though. Unless the kids vow to give them a forever home after we’re gone. That’s how we got Gibbs. Wifey’s late sister pestered us incessantly until we agreed to take him.
I forget what state you’re in, and the current crop of moron governors is pretty big this season, but that’s okay. I’ll just pick one and agree with you on principle.
It’s been a lazy day here. I did get out the vacuum and hit the high spots. I was going to mop the kitchen floor, but Wifey stopped me. She doesn’t think I do it right. Oh well.
And this is a problem for you, why? 
My direct report was supposed to come back from vacation tomorrow, but she texted me earlier: her mom’s in the hospital, so she’ll be taking one more day off. It’s totally fine and she absolutely should focus on her mom, but selfishly I was looking forward to her taking back some of the staffing stuff.
I have an abdominal ultrasound first thing in the morning: I’ll need to leave the house around 7:30, which means setting my alarm for 5:30, so I should try to turn in a little early tonight. (Yeah, it’ll take me a couple hours to actually wake up, take care of the dog, shower, and get out the door…I am not a morning person.)
Stupid skeeters. 
Welcome!
I’m actually finally starting to feel a little better (I’m whispering so the mosquito bites don’t hear me). I haven’t needed to use either the Benadryl or witch hazel as often this afternoon/evening as I did yesterday. The bites are still quite large and red, though…I’ll be a little self-conscious about them tomorrow morning, but it will be too warm for long sleeves.
Dang, it feels like I should pit you all for being so darned nice! I mean, what are you up to???
I’m in California, but idiocy is ubiquitous on both sides of the political aisle. Can we just flush all the incumbents and start over?
Wouldn’t YOU like to know? (snicker) Don’t worry, you’ll find out.
Dinner is being assimilated, and I even remembered to take my vitamins.
I also remembered to put the laundry into the dryer, before my reminder went off even! Look at me, adulting and stuff.
Nice thing about getting food from a place you work at, is they hook you UP, man. Got double onions and an extra rib, and boy do I appreciate it.
Every time I see Texas in the news, I’m grateful to have gotten the f@#! outta there. The governor is such an ass.
Ah, that’s what that racket is all about. Already forgot it was a holiday, thought maybe the neighbors were being extra shoot-y tonight.
Sounded like a damn cannon going off.
Wishing everyone a peaceful evening. May your sleep be sound, and your pets non-barfy.
ETA: had to edit. Auto correct for some reason changed my post to say I got an extra rub and man does that conjure up some weird mental images.
Interesting answer: Bwahahaha!
Truth: We’re nice, dammit! (Stealing FairyChatMom’s line.)
I think Boo meant Nettie, not Nellie. Nettie’s been here longer than I have and is a classier person all around. I’m outranked (thank heavens) by Swampbear (Swampy), FairyChatMom (Mooooom ,FCM)Seanette (Nettie), StainlessSteelRat (MetalMouse), Bumbazine (Bumba), Chefguy (Cookie), SunnyDaze, Missred, Sahirrnee (Sari), purplehorseshoe (Shoe) and a host of others, all of whom escape me now due to my poor memory but who are treasured posters.
And yes, a nickname is de rigueur. All the nicknames are affectionate. It’s really sweet, kind of like a bear hug from people who recognize how wonderful you are right off the bat.
Bumba, we USED to have a Habitat for Humanity store, but they shut down shortly before the pandemic.
Boo, I forgot to include IKEA in the list. Their chairs are more modern minimalist–more wood, less fabric. I want chairs that say, “So glad you’re here! Want an upholstered hug?”
I’d already shopped online, but I walked to the Macy’s Furniture Store. A smiley salesman heard me out, chuckled, “Good luck,” and turned me loose. Nada. !8 shades of mushroom, but living in a state that’s overcast and wet 7 months of the year, I’d rather not encourage fungi.
Whilst at Macy’s, I walked through their mattress dept. because there were signs screaming “SALE!” AND “YOU’RE A KNUCKLE-DRAGGING IDIOT IF YOU DON’T BUY!” Holy frick, people! I saw mattresses–JUST the mattress, mind you–selling for $8,500!!! The SALE prices were $3,000-$5,800! 8 years ago, I bought a mattress, box springs, frame, headboard, footboard, and nightstand for under $1,000. What the hell happened?
shoe Nothing wrong with an extra rub…
nellie Holy cats on those prices. Fortunately I haven’t been on the mattress market (heh) recently, but good og that seems unreasonable.
Up, caffeinated, and sheveled. Off to heave.
Mattress prices are bat-crap crazy! You either need to take out a second mortgage, or you have to wonder what kind of crap they’re selling for $200. That’s pretty close to my least-favorite thing to shop for.
We’ll be heading down to the PT place in a few minutes. Dunno what I’ll do after we get home, but I’ll deal with that later. FCD’s leg is swollen, and I’m assuming it’s not something to be too concerned about, but I’m glad it’ll be looked at by someone who should know. This is all good prep for the next leg, right?
My glider is being delivered today - huzzah!!
Happy Tuesday!!
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 72 Amurrkin out and clear with a predicted high of 93 and maybe some rain this afternoon. Or not. TWPTB are all willy-nilly on this once again. Today is laundry day at da cave. Also, we have decided we shall have a late N.O.L./early sup at the hog trough Golden Corral. Those two things are, for us, a whirlwind of activity. We gotta start bein’ careful about that lest we lose our slothful ways.
Welcome Kropotkin! Since your namesake advocated revolution, we could call you rebel. Obviously your nickname will take some more thought.
I heard fome fireworks last night, but fortunately they were all done by ten o’ clock.
Now I need more caffeine and to feed rumbly tummy. Then, onward into the day! Rah.
Happy Tuesday Y’all!
Good morning everyone.
It turned out to be a jam-packed weekend; errands on Friday, a b-day party for my granddaughter Saturday, my son came to visit on Sunday and stayed the night, and yesterday, after my son left, there were chores. I also mowed the lawn on Sunday before my son arrived. The weekend was nice besides the bad news I received on Saturday (which I posted about in the last MMP).
I am tired as hell, though. I started to drift off into a nap late yesterday afternoon but woke up when I realized I’d probably never fall asleep when it was truly time to go to bed.
The very short work week will be abundantly busy, but at least it’s only three days.
Welcome, Kropotkin. You’ll find the folks here extremely nice, witty, and full of encouragement when the chips are down. I started posting here over 20 years ago, and don’t regret it for a minute! I lost my charter membership when I failed to re-up, but that doesn’t make me or anyone any less of a member. I’ve actually met a few of these fine folks and am richer for the experience.
I hope **FCD’**s PT goes well, FCM.
Didn’t sleep well last night - who’s surprised? Not me.
It’s hyoomid today, and might rain, might not. I’ve been enjoying having the windows open at night, listening to the tree frogs and such, but it’s gotten yucky today. Hopefully the rain front will blow away the humidity - cuz weather totally works that way, ammirite?
I thought there was something else I wanted to say, but forgot. The brain fog is real these days.
Afternoon, mumpers! It’s 27C/80F and very sunny today in my part of the world. Nut is moving slightly north of me so she’ll be enjoying my kind of weather soon too 
I’m on campus today, kids from the school at the bottom end of campus walk past my building (shortcut to Starbucks) and I’d forgotten how loud and squealy they are!
@nelliebly how come your fancy list ignores those of us across the pond? taps foot Aren’t we nice as well?
Welcome, Kropotkin - you are definitely going to be the class rebel, aren’t you? Pretty much everyone gets a nickname of sorts around here, it just happens all by itself. Just hope they don’t start calling you potty!
Nowt exciting happening here today, up to my eyes in exam-related stupidity. Grocery shopping tonight so we’ll see what new brexit misery is being heaped on us with dire predictions of shortages and empty shelves. Oh joy…
Good morning, everyone. It’s going to be a warm, humid day, in my area. They’re saying nearly 90F. Good grief. That’s fine. I’m going to stay inside.
I just finished cleaning the kitchen, vacuuming, and putting in a load of laundry. Yesterday, I cooked a 17lb. turkey. In the bigarse Instant Pot. It did a beautiful job! I picked the carcass, and bagged it up. I also now have tons of stock, which I peeled the fat off of, this morning. I got it all bagged up, and into the freezer. So, that’s done. I took out a rump roast to thaw a bit. I’ll make it for dinner. Again, in the Instant Pot. Maybe I’ll make some mashed potatoes to go with it, since I need to use up what I have. Maybe I’ll make Chow Mein, instead. I don’t know. It’ll depend on how hubs is feeling. He’s at the dentist now, getting a ‘deep clean’. They numb him for this. No idea why. Something about going up WAY far, under the gums, or somesuch. Soooo, time will tell.
I’m tired, and ready for a nap. That’s pretty pathetic, since it’s only 9:15am.
Have a good day, everyone!
Holy crap, the therapist worked FCD hard this morning. He had a time getting from the car into the house! The therapist he was supposed to see will be out sick for a couple of weeks - I’m guessing COVID quarantine, tho they didn’t say. Anyway, they had to reschedule his next 4 sessions, so I need to enter them in Outlook. It was easy to remember M-W-F at 7, but the others are now all over the place.
I’m going to run John Deere around the back yard today - that grass is growing like crazy! We’re expecting rain the next couple of days and I don’t want it to get too stupid long. So I’ll get out there in an hour or so. Not sure what else I’ll do today. Indecision is the key to flexibility, right?
Morning all. Stayed in until nearly 8am today, so got laundry started almost as soon as I got up, as I have at least 4 loads to do. Sounds like the first one is done, so need to shift it to the dryer and start load #2. Weather is nice this morning (70F) but heading for 86F in time for soccer practice.
Welcome Kropotkin. I found this place about 4 years ago after I retired, and while folks have come and gone (sadly, some forever), it is still one spot I try my best to check in with daily, because these are good people here–albeit some of them ain’t right in the head, but all good…all good. 
As for your MMP name, rebel isn’t bad, but since Krotopkin was Russian, maybe just Russ will woke for you. Other thoughts appreciated.
nona, I’m wincing over your description of a ‘deep cleaning’ at the dentist. My sympahies to husband-unit.
FCM, most Physical Therapists are not loved by their patients, IMHO. But if they do good by FCD, good on them.
nellie, think I bought my mattress at Furniture Row, think the set cost me about $2,000 and is just fine for my needs, but $8,500…that’s crazy talk. Good luck on the chair shopping.
shady, my bagged salad comes from Publix and so far so good. Have gotten some elsewhere that when I open them on their “sell by” date, I just chuck them into the garbage disposal, but Publix seems to be OK.
shoe, when it comes to work, we’re all…doing what needs to be done for money… take care.
OK, need to transfer underwear and start the shirts. All y’all take care.
Happy Toosday!
Nice 58 degrees at the park this morning.
Fun time for everyone.
Supposed to get into the 80s today, which will be nice for the Pooch Plunge tonight.
I hope everybody shows up. I want my son to go, but I know he won’t.
Y’all think mosquito bites are bad, yesterday a gnat flew up my nose. No matter how much I blew my nose I couldn’t get it out. Finally had a big sneezing fit that got rid of it.
MetalMouse, you are welcome to come meet the brats. They’ll drag you to the dog park and the ‘good’ ice cream places. I’ll drag you to the train museums. There are only four of them.
Still have to send an email to irk, although maybe I should call them instead.
Decided to take my truck in tomorrow for an estimate since the dogs will be at daycare.
Time to get busy around here.
We could always call him Dennis.
Heaving went well for a MondayTuesday. Doing a load of underroos and towels.
Bloody peasant!