Today is the chiro then the gym. I haven’t been to the gym in 3 weeks. It will be interesting. Sloth for the rest of the day. I got 2 books from the library yesterday. Started one (Malcolm Gladwell’s latest) and hope to get back into it today.
I claim I make resolutions but never do.
FIL’s end began with a series of falls, the last of which was the last. He refused to use his walker and managed to destroy 2 TVs when he fell into them. Then hitting his head on the hard floor of their apartment was what did it.
MIL had a series of falls here, always because she refused to ask for help. There was occasionally blood, often bruises, and the last one was at night - we found her on the floor the next morning. She was pretty much bed-bound after that.
And to add to the list, BIL fell and hit his head on the refrigerator - that led to his pacemaker. The chambers of his heart weren’t working together and he passed out due to extremely low BP. And after getting the pacemaker, he fell again, but he didn’t tell anyone (except me) because there was no blood. Seems to be a family tradition…
OK, been to the post office. I’ve also loaded the dishwasher and turned off the pellet stove since it’s already over 50° and the house has held steady at 72°. After lunch, I’ll do some rakeage. And we may drive to the marina to check on the boat. So a fairly chill afternoon.
Dense fog again this morning as higher temps cause all the snow to melt and evaporate. I’d say maybe 1/4 mile visibility.
Gut issues all night last night. I don’t think it’s norovirus, just poor diet. Sometimes I think I’m still 12 years old with no self control. Oatmeal this morning with a cup of tea to try to settle things down. Anyway, I’m quite tired from it all and may not get around to tackling that damn ham that’s still lurking in the fridge.
Mornin’ everyone.
It’s 41F, damp and cloudy. It’ll be cloudy with periods of rain throughout the day and a high temperature of 47F.
It’s my last day of leave, but I validated my timecard and answered a couple of emails in the wee hours of the morning. Hopefully, nothing urgent comes up today and I can enjoy the last day of leave.
I completed all the laundry yesterday, so today I’ll head to the store to obtain some carrots and celery for the prime rib soup. I also need to drop off the check for my HOA dues.
Lily, I also feel a sort of guilt when I give up things like phones or cars. I’ve had my current phone for over five years, but the battery life has gone downhill, and I need to update it. I feel bad because I like the phone and it’s good. However, it’s near the end of its life.
I do not make resolutions; I think they are silly, and I don’t need extra pressure to finish anything.
I am worried about my husband, but much like FCD, he’s a stubborn git. He’s carrying extra poundage, but what worries me is how winded he becomes from the simplest things like picking up dog poo or carrying something relatively light up the stairs. I’ve urged him to call the doctor numerous times to get looked out for both his sinus issue and how winded he becomes, but he nods, says, “Maybe I should do that,” and never does. His sinus issues are really impacting his ability to sleep (and mine), and that’s not healthy either. I can’t do this for him; only he knows what he’s truly feeling, so I need him to do it. Aaaargh. I’m honestly worried he’s on his way to a heart attack. Also, I know we’re dealing with multiple issues, so it would be numerous visits, I’m sure.
Welp, I need to get the day started. I putzed around with work and stuff, so now I can concentrate on home stuff.
Kind of hard to believe it’s the last Monday of 2024…
Working from home today, and then off until Thursday. I need to run to the store and get some provisions. Hopefully it won’t be super busy already, but so many people are off work. The grocery stores near me don’t have cashiers and have gone to self checkout. Which is fine when you only have a few things, but really sucks when it’s busy and everyone else’s cart is crammed to the brim and they suddenly can’t figure out how to scan a barcode.
@LSLGuy Good luck! My niece and her wife did the travel nurse thing for several years. There are some Facebook groups for travelling nurses where people share their experiences at various hospitals that my niece found very helpful. They feel like they dodged a couple of bullets when choosing where to go next, so it might be worth checking that out.
My nephew was just over 30. He kept putting off any sort of doctor visit despite disturbing symptoms. Then one Easter he didn’t join the family gathering and didn’t answer his phone. His father found him dead in his apartment and the autopsy revealed coronary issues that he chose to ignore. Of course, your husband believes it will never happen to him.
shoe - you might want to keep an eye on your mailbox on Firday. Just sayin’… Tho I suppose it could be Thursday or Saturday. Anyway, be on the lookout.
Leaf rakeage is done - well, at least the part I wanted to do. Much more is needed in the yard but it can wait till spring.
SIL called - he wants us to join them for a family dinner… at Texas Roadhouse! OMG - the rolls again! I don’t know if I can handle it! 
As Bono once sang, “Nothing changes on New Year’s Day.”
I mentioned in a different thread that I use the turning of the calendar as a reminder to take stock in myself, tweak my habits as necessary, and generally try to improve as a human being. However, I don’t call these “resolutions,” as I’ve set no tangible goals for myself.
The past few years, Mrs W and I have been doing “Dry January.” We both tend to drink a bit too often, especially during the holidays. Sometimes we make it all the way through January, sometimes not, but it’s still good to give our livers a bit of a break, I suppose. I’ve also told myself that I should drink less when traveling; I started that plan on my last couple of trips in November and December, so not a New Year’s resolution per se.
We had a nice couple of nights down on the Strip after Christmas. Mostly the plan was to walk from hotel to hotel looking at decorations. Had some good meals along the way too. One thing I noticed is that taking little kids to Las Vegas around Christmas time is apparently a Thing People Do. I’d never seen so many pre-teens and actual toddlers toddling up and down the Boulevard among all the scantily-clad fake showgirls, guys passing out flyers for strip clubs, and clouds of marijuana smoke. They’re not doing anything wrong; it’s just weirdly disconcerting.
Mrs W did come home with a cold, including a nasty-sounding dry cough. So far, I’m fine. I hope it runs its course quickly.
Happy Last Monday of the Year!
i do love a good dinner roll. yum! the one time i worked in fast food, they had those lovely squishy dinner rolls. we would tuck into those all the time.
back at the office today and the weather is in the mid 50’s. that is just insane for the end of december.
the one thing i do for new year is put money outside the front door. that way “wealth” is first to cross the threshold for the new year. one year when i went to get the money on new year day, my mother told me to get the money from my aunt’s door as well. we had a laugh about that. i did not start the year as a pranking thief.
as far as developing good habits for the up coming year, there are many opportunities for that. jan 1 gregorian calendar new year, jan 14th julian calendar new year, jan 29th year of the snake starts, then lent. many chances to start again should need be.
glad to hear things are going well lslguy. good travels for 2025.
Back home, my hearing aid is operating properly again (never was told what was wrong with it but they had it less than an hour so it was probably something simple). Also got the battery for the garage door opener but must have put it back together wrong, because it isn’t working…will try it again after lunch. Will get over to the gym sometime this afternoon to re-start my swimming routine, so that should take care of most of the day.
FCM, I come from a long line of Irish-German hardheads, so I do worry about following in their tracks in being stubborn; so far I seem to be reacting responsibly (well, most of the time) to health issues. Still need a Cologuard checkup soon.
Cookie, I have to watch myself too, I don’t allow cookies or potato chips in the house because I have no self-control, and I have developed the habit of eating 2 apples or 2 bananas each day when I get the nibbles. And the ham will patiently wait for you…
You have an interesting definition of ‘leave time’… 
And there is only so much you can do with stubborn folk; best wishes.
52, most stores around me have at least 1-2 cashiers, but more and more they are relying on the self-checkouts these days. I’ve gotten moderately competent in weighing stuff but the obnoxious voice telling me to ‘please put items in the bagging area’ does irritate me more than it should…
Some of us are born to suffer…
Wheelie, not a bad resolution whenever you make it; and yeah, it’s been years since I’ve been to Vegas, but outside of Circus Circus never remember that many kids there.
And sammich is safely stored inside for digesting so onward into the afternoon.
We’re going to Culver’s for dinner tonight. They’re doing a “Mini 4-H Night Of Sharing” fundraiser. Mrs. Nott is scurrying about, sealing up packages. She must have sold some purses on Poshmark.
I had egg’n’snausage on toast for breakfast; only this time, instead of a Jimmy Dean’s snausage patty, I made a patty from some bulk chorizo I got from the BIBIR bin at the supermarket. Pretty anemic. I’ll have to remember to mix in some cayenne pepper next time.
Hey, guys! Hope all you mumpers are doing well. Life got a little stupid, so I’ve been laying low, mostly out of exhaustion. Overlygirl has been doing club volleyball which has taken over my life and thus my will to do much.
Overlyboy is home from college, overlygirl is on break until next week and all is okay for the most part, soon to be even okay-er. I’m having surgery on Friday - my body seems to enjoy growing random benign tumors. I have seven total, but the one being removed has decided to start growing - rapidly - toward my spine and it’s starting to have a negative effect on my gait walking and running. It’s not noticeable to anyone else yet, but it’s becoming more and more uncomfortable and I’d rather not wait until I’ve permanently jacked up other parts of my body.
Anyway, I’ll be glad to say goodbye to my twin. Too bad I have to be under general anesthesia; I want to see how big the little turd is, but apparently this one is deeper and more wily than the last one was so I don’t get to be awake for it. On the bright side, it’s an outpatient procedure and I’m not allowed to lift or run for 10 days afterward, so I’ll have an amazing excuse to lounge and hopefully catch up on some sleep.
No resolutions for me. Usually if I resolve to do anything, it’s out of frustration or some sort of negative effect not sticking to said resolution has been having on me - I do wish I were a bit more of a planner.
Oh, I’m sure no one remembers, but I did not get my boss’s job. And honestly, after interviewing for it, I did not want it - not at all. So my competition, now my boss, is also now my shield. So that’s cool. I don’t have a ton of ambition at work. I just like money and need it to live.
Well, I think I’m going to try going for a walk after this meeting for which I’m completely unnecessary and to which I am only half listening. Might as well get in some strolls while I can this month, then hobble around stretching until I can walk normally again. Human bodies are freaking weird, man.
Best wishes for an uneventful surgery!
It’s Dec 31 here, 2024 is over. I thought I’d link to a post I made in March:
Because that new job turned out to be great! It’s a much nicer workplace, with a much more easier-going approach. They give me time and space to get my work done, they are accommodating about learning new skills, forgiving for when I make mistakes, and they are complimentary when I do good work. It’s a welcome breath of fresh air compared to my last oppressive nightmare of a job.
2025 should be more of the same, as it’s a very repetitive kind of job, but right now I am happy to be a simple cog in a complex machine, as it gives me some reassurance about my future.
Woof, that was a helluvva day.
Left the house at 7, trip 1 to the dump in my truck to drop off a bunch of scrap metal and sundry electronics at the free part. Then go get the biioig rental truck, up to the shop and load it with crap to go to the re-use center, and to the non-free part of the dump. 1.22 tons of scrap wood and plastic and un-re-usable tables later, back to the shop to load up for a trip to my friend’s shop. Including a table saw which is darn heavy. Back home at 5, with a very sore back.
I should be out of my shop tomorrow. Which sucks, but it is what it is.
Then on to the new year with completely different plans.
Hope y’all have a good week!
One half day more, then it’s off for 6.5 days!
I don’t make resolutions for the new year.
Stay safe and healthy y’all!
Got the ham carved into slices, bagged and in the freezer except for a chunk I may use for bean soup. Otherwise nothing much accomplished, other than starting watching Breaking Bad for the third go-around.
The wife is making noises about going to a concert on NYD. I can’t seem to get through to her that it’s becoming a poor idea with viruses on the rise. Her answer is to wear a mask, but unless it’s an N-95, it won’t protect you. I’ve explained all this many times, but it never seems to penetrate. On the other hand, neither of us has ever caught one of these bugs.
Howdy Y’all! I picked up the ‘script and hauled the biiiiiig trash can all the way back up from the road to where it lives. That exhausted me so nappage was needed. We then day drank and finished slurpin’ up the soup. Next up is Netflix, chill and popcorn.
Pilot good to hear from ya! Sounds like a good plan with BoatBabe. Hope it all works out for the best whatever that may be.
MOOOOOOM beast loaf is on the menu for NYD here. GMTA!
Cookie hope you feel better soonest.
MetalMouse you really should go ahead and do the DIY colonoscopy. I am somewhat surprised your doc is not leanin’ on you to do the real thing.
52 I prefer self checkout, but I am a grumpy old man who just wants to pay for my stuff and leave as quickly as possible.
Talky glad you checked in. Hope the operation goes smoothly. Be sure to have a bell you can ring so you can summon folks to do your biddin’. I bet there’s an app for that!
BatBoy so glad the new gig is so much better!
I decided to make a lot of spaghetti. Put the rest in the fridge, where it will be good cold.
The Committee likes to solder the lids shut on the sauce, and after running it under hot water for 10 minutes, took my can opener and stuck it under the lid.
Pop. Man…
The cough will linger a while. Felt a little weak today but not going out much as its to be below freezing for over 2 weeks.
Tomorrow is a church event, 2 hours of church til 12 then a meal.
About to go out and give Moley some tuna, then KillTony.