Howdy, all! Short day in the shop today. Looking like a day off tomorrow, then a client visit Wed, then start taking everything apart in order to transport and put it all back together. I’ll post pics once it is installed.
Nice tune, doggio!
FCM The boat is looking good. And like a lot of work.
Hope y’all have a great week.
Which, on balance, is a good thing.
Howdy Y’all! I did the things this morning and have been in the promised high sloth mode since then. Scored some Hershey’s kisses (dark and milk chawklit) and some Reese’s peanut butter wigs for cheap chawklit day. Nappage and day drink in’ have also been achieved.
Wordy hope overlygirl can adjust to the brace and be more comfortable.
Nellie glad a good time was had by all.
Happy Moonday!
I have a lot of catching up to do.
It was 35 degrees at the park this morning. Not bad, but it is supposed to be warming up this week.
The park is getting disgusting though. A bunch of kids harassed one of the park people. They stole and broke stuff out of his golf cart, and then threw rocks and trash cans at him. A 7-year-old boy pulled a knife on another kid and stole his bike. The police say if the kid is under 12, they are not allowed to touch them. Since when?
Ripple has been feeling better.
He had us very upset for a few days. He was refusing to eat. I’ve made some adjustments, stopped putting his pills in his food, and found out he doesn’t like salmon oil anymore.
I did more research on cancer diets and am trying to make a plan for him.
My son used some stuff around the house to make a little ramp for Ripple to get on the bed. Ripple won’t use the ramp unless my son stands next to it with a treat. We don’t train Ripple, Ripple trains us.
He is having trouble with the stairs and I’m debating getting a ramp for the truck. I don’t mind spending the money on one IF he will use it. Or maybe I’ll get a workout stepper.
Thanks to all of you for the hugs, and listening to me cry about my dog.
I hope COC and Taz are hanging in there.
I’m sure Overlygirl is uncomfortable in the brace. It sounds uncomfortable.
I am lactose intolerant, so I understand.
I don’t like ice cream all that much most of the time. There are times when I get cravings, but I’ll only eat it at home.
I’m sorry about your car accident Cat Glove.
I love love love irking from home. Not having to deal with people around me all the time makes my life a whole lot easier. I’d really like to retire, but that is not happening yet.
I don’t even want to think about sanding a boat, that is a lot of irk. I wouldn’t be able to move my arms the next day, I’m sure. You sure have a lot of energy, FCM
Very nice Doggio! You have a lot of creative talent!
The realtor sent me some listings to look at and there is one house I really like. Unfortunately, I don’t have the estate money yet, so I can’t act on it.
I have lots to do around here, and I just woke up from a short nap.
In the middle of typing this.
Most of what I have to do today involves paying bills, phone calls, organizing some shit.
I should make another batch of dog food today, but it will probably wait until tomorrow. I have been putting it in the fridge and I should have been putting it in the freezer, something to do with creating histamines. We went to the store today, so there is no room in the freezer.
My son goes back to irk tomorrow, and I am not looking forward to it.
We are having several arguments anyway.
I need to get a blood test for a dr appt on Moonday. I was supposed to get it months ago, and I don’t want to. It’s just one more irritation.
I just got mail from the MVA telling me I need to renew my registration.
Never mind that I already did and got the stickers last week.
I’m not sure I want to know … 
Just thought I’d pass on that it’s Dyngus Day, a(nother) weird Polish (and other ethnicities) custom. For this one (traditionally) on the day after Easter, young men would go find a girl they fancied and throw water on them for some reason, and then for some extra fun, drag them to a nearby river for another dousing and maybe whip them with pussywillow branches. Wheee! All of this is symbolic of one thing or another having to do with Spring. It’s still practiced today, especially among Poles in the diaspora, but it’s more of a water fight with squirt guns or water balloons.
'Appy Monday, All! (It’s Monday, I can’t give it a full “Happy”.) It’s a gorgeous day here in Nashville today. When I walked out to bring BtY to school, I didn’t want to get in the car. I wanted to grab a book, find a tree and curl up under it for the day. Sadly, too many things on my plate for today so that didn’t happen. I did manage to get BtY dropped off and then over to the library for volunteering at StoryTime.
We had a smaller group than usual today, which was actually kind of good. The last several StoryTimes, we’ve had to turn away people with the promise of another session after the first one is over. It means we’re popular, but we don’t always have enough extras for the crafts. But today we were a little more than half-capacity. The kids had plenty of room to wiggle around, be silly and just get out their energy. Our theme was baby animals today, so we heard a lot of animal noises. They are just far too adorable.
We’ve got to send CtE’s laptop back to get it fixed. I think they’re replacing the battery. My hope is that it’s just the battery and they return their computer back to us. But we won’t know until it’s gets back here. We also called the Shop regarding the van. We’re dropping it off tomorrow morning and will get it back Wednesday morning. Hubby will follow me in the car, then I’ll drive to drop him off before heading over to see Dad.
We got a call early afternoon from the principal of CtE’s school - their school was on lockdown because of police activity in the area. No idea what was happening, but it’s in town in Nashville, so it could have been anything. We got the call saying they were off lockdown a little while ago. How sad is it that I’m becoming blasé about calls like this from the school system?
I need to spend some time writing today. I haven’t been back among my RP group in several weeks, thanks to the insanity that’s been going on. While things are still more than a bit crazy, I’m missing writing. My poetry is getting a little of it out, but I really miss writing with others. I should also spend some time starting a deep clean on my bedroom. That’s going to be my planned cleaning for this week.
metalmouse, you asked me what Dad thought of my hair. He didn’t really like it. It wasn’t the color as much as the fact that far more of it was my normal color so he didn’t think it looked good. I’m still trying to decide exactly what I’m going to do. I go back and forth between stripping and recoloring, trying to color the rest of the back of my hair, and just leaving it as is until it fades enough to give it another go. At least I don’t think I need to redo CtE’s hair. I haven’t seen it in sunlight, but Hubby said it looks like their before-bleaching color so I think it will be good.
And now I’m off to write for about 40 minutes before I have to leave to pick up BtY and (probably) force him into doing homework.
Sari, I’m glad to hear Ripple is doing better. I know you’ll make the most of these days of grace. As for the disagreements, since your son hasn’t and doesn’t do the heavy cleaning, I say get the cleaners. If he wants to avoid getting cleaners in the future, he can do the heavy cleaning before you make the appointment. As for dogs, I’m sorry your son doesn’t want animals, but you’ve had so much crap to deal with this last year or six that dog therapy is essential for your mental health.
I’m pretty sure I do, even if it makes me jelly.
You do lovely work! How pretty!
That’s what I’m here’s for giving and getting {{{{ }}}}. Here’s some more for you and the pup {{{{{{ }}}}}}. Plenty more where that came from.
Another vote for animals for you, a minimum of two at all times.
youll want another pet espically since Echo is so young … our last cat grew up with other cats but she’s the last one and she gets so lonely at night that she meows into closets looking for them
And as for the driving thing tell him if he doesn’t wanna drive then he pays for an Uber pass and gets thing where it reservation going
Afternoon all. Shopping/Sammich/Swimming/Sauna are completed, and in about an hour I’ll dress and get the fifth “S” (Soccer) out of the way. Scale at the gym says I’m at 259.6, first time I’ve been below 260lbs in…a long time. My goal is to get to 240 and then see if I can stabilize around that. Still overweight, but much better than the 300 lbs I was carrying around 2 years ago. Like red/Real Fish, nice weather here, things are drying out some. Tomorrow’s big activity will be taking my wash to the laundromat to save on water leakage. Will have to goggle to see it the one I used years ago is still in business.
Sari, the boy is going to have to realize that one of these days you won’t be here for him and he’ll have to handle things himself. One of them is driving and I hope you keep after him about it. And also:
He’s a little bit of our dog too, now, thanks to you. Here’s some more electronic scritches for him.
VanGo, looking forward to the pics.
Wheelie, not just the desert; went from 90F to the 50’s here in about 48 hours, now getting back to the 70’s.
FCM, I’ve just decided boating is way too much work…but the summer cruising will be fun.
nellie, what breed of dog; sounds perfect.
doggio, Johnny Cash would be proud of you.
Pilot, talkie, lived in the St. Louis area from 1984 to 1997 and never visited Ted Drewes…guess I’ll have to add it to my bucket list.
OK, need to get myself prepared for working with 8-9 year old girls; catch y’all later.
I’m so glad to hear Ripple is feeling a bit better. sari.
And as soon as I hit 42-45-ish, it was like all the doors fell off - suddenly I can’t eat things with gluten or dairy in them without…consequences. I don’t like ice cream all that much, either, but oh, do I miss eating large quantities of cheese.
I have to say, Mount Laundry is kind of done.
All my clothes are done.
I still have a mattress pad, a light quilt, a comforter, and my coat to do.
I am seriously thinking of taking the first three to a laundry mat. I washed my other mattress pad, and it’s just a bit too big for the washer. I may throw the comforter out. It’s at least 12 years old, the seams are coming open, it’s faded, it’s full sized while my bed is queen sized. But it is also like your favorite jeans, soft and comfy.
I’m not quite ready to wash my coat. I washed my hats and gloves and I could have used them over the weekend. I had put them away though and I wasn’t pulling them back out.
I noticed when I was doing the washcloths that some of them are getting to be a bit see through.
Congrats on the weight loss MetalMouse
Talky, I’ve been lactose intolerant since I was a kid. Gluten doesn’t bother me, but I hate that I’ve become allergic to peanuts. I’m okay with cheese as long as I don’t overdo it.
Well, back to getting shit done around here
I did go to the grocery store at lunch time: there are once again bananas in the house! 
*phew!* I got everything on my list – including a few of the chicken ceasar wraps I like – except cold brew concentrate, which they were out of (again). So I’ll have to get that from the other store (again), but there’s no hurry.
My work day is finally over, and I’m feeling very glad that I have no evening plans/am not going to the support group meeting. I would’ve had to leave 30 min ago! Right now I’m really looking forward to sitting on the couch, eating some of my new favorite frozen pizza (with popcorn for dessert), and starting today’s NY Times Spelling Bee. And figuring out what I want to watch.
I don’t mind at all…and I hope you won’t feel like I’m deflecting, but one thing I’ve learned is that this experience is different for every single person. Tastes, tolerances, complications, physical and mental challenges, etc.: all of it varies tremendously. So while 16 months post-op I’m doing really well psychologically/emotionally (though I’m still in therapy and working on food-related stuff), your sister’s experience could easily be nothing like mine. I feel that bariatric surgery is something to be chosen because it will save/significantly extend your life; the decision can’t be based on someone else’s outcome. Which isn’t terribly helpful, I know.
Indeed!
FWIW, we’re crying about your dog, too. 
That is so awesome!! 
Yeah. Yaay!
Just think, if you let the soccer girls shave your beard after next practice game, you’ll be down to 259.5. Then just have them do it again the next day. Oh, wait. 
We’re hoping to be in the water by the end of the month, but there will still be a few things to do before we can spend any time on the water.
I’ve been crocheting phone pouches. FCD was napping. Pretty much a quiet afternoon hereabouts.
Typing this while on hold with Cuisinart’s customer service rep, “Allen,” who is slow as molasses and speaks with a very thick accent. He’s not very nice, either.
They think part chocolate lab and part hound, maybe Bassett. Did I think to take a photo? No. 
Aww. That’s so sad. Poor kitty.
Sari, I washed my coat on Saturday, not to put it away for the season, but because it was starting to look disreputable.
Thanks much, misnomer, for your perspective. My other sister keeps insisting that everyone who gets bariatric surgery ends up regaining the weight just because the three people she knows who had surgery 20 years ago or more didn’t keep it off. I’m pretty sure none of them were in support groups or got therapy. It may all be moot anyway because the sister who struggles with morbid obesity probably wouldn’t be a candidate for any kind of surgery due to her age and overall health. I worry, and I’m terrified of losing her.
“Allen” says I should receive my replacement skillet in 7-10 business days. OK, Allen, you have a nice day, and please don’t kick the cat when you get home.
You beat me to it! In South Bend, it was also used as the kick off for the primary election season.
Great pics Mooooooom!
JtC, once you plant your mulberry tree, will the next step be silk worms?
real fish, check out the kids’ hair care section at Dollar Tree. The detangler / leave in conditioner isn’t bad at all.
sari, Ripple is one of our group dogs, so we’re right here with you. Hugs and skritches all around.
Irked, came home to the poodles next door, the GSD mama and her remaining 2 puppies and the shih poos in the next building all out for fresh air, so of course, I had to bring Nelson out to socialize.
Happy Dyngus Day!
Stay safe and healthy y’all!
Ohhhhhhhh, new hobby!!! Silk thread is getting very pricey…
The lumberjack was here, he didn’t sing though. It looks very bare out there now 
The lumberjack trailer was broken, so he left the cut wood kinda stacked by the front fence so I offered it up on Nextdoor. Pine is pretty useless for fireplaces but folks like to burn it in their back yard fire pit. If nobody wants the wood, the lumberjack will be back for it in the next few days because he wants the rest of his money…and he wants us to talk him up to the neighbors.
GG and COC have spent the day under their respective beds, VBC isn’t skert, she’s been out in the catio and is currently snoozing on the bed.
The screen guy was here too but says that our screen frames need to be redone as well (for only 15 bucks more a window) and he didn’t have that material so will have to come back in a couple of weeks. He was able to make the sliding screen doors for the French doors which makes me very happy. GG did creep out to look at them briefly but thought they looked way too flimsy to keep the kitty eating monsters out. VBC is unfazed.
Isn’t it odd how much we can fall in love with pets we’ve never seen? So, yeah, I’ve shed some tears over Ripple as well.