(Old) Tying up loose ends in the MMP

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 8c/47f with a predicted high of 10c/50f, and partly cloudy. Weather app says “It might be nice now, but at some point it’s going to fucking rain. Sad fucking trombone.” Yes, we do have rain in the forecast but not this morning, I hope.

It’s my last week of work before the uni closes for the holidays so I’m busy doing a few odds and ends that I want to get out of the way before the new work year starts. I also have a list of things I need to do with week because next week’s not a practical time to do them.

How about you? What’s on your list for this week?

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First! It’s good to be in juvie juvenile. I have an appointment with the retinal specialist this week. It’s just a checkup. I saw the corneal doc recently, so this should conclude Chapter 84 of the Eyes Have It by Iris Sclera.

I have one more Christmas gift to mail, and then I’m done. Of course, I thought I was done yesterday… I gave Ms. Dog her present last Friday. It was a dog puzzle toy: they push little sliders and open little doors to get at tiny bits of kibble. I thought it would keep her occupied, and it did, for about 30 seconds, by which time she’d found all the kibble and looked like a Mensa member who’d just finished playing Chutes and Ladders (Snakes and Ladders to you, BooFae.)

I have no solution to my problem, but I’ve had phone calls from very supportive friends, Old Flame, and of course, all of you have been extremely kind. One old friend actually lives in my city and, sad to say, is in the same boat: no car, big rent increase, wants to move. However, her aged father lives with her, and he insisted on renewing the lease, so she’s there for another year.

Right now I’m leaning toward staying in this area. If necessary, I can put all my stuff in storage, go to Chicago to help my brother post-op, and then return here and look some more. I could stay with a friend if need be. I have some leads on possible jobs, too. It feels odd to be considering going back to work, but I’ve thought about it, and that’s what my parents would have done–not that they’d have been in my situation.

My daughter offered to come out to help me pack up over a weekend. During poorer days, she worked packing for a moving company, so she’d be a real boon. This will be my 18th move. Ugh.

I haven’t caught up on the old MMP, but I see I missed JtC’s birthday. I’m so sorry. I hope it was happy! You’re my favorite superhero.

OK, next!

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Hey! I knew someone would pick a good title.
So who here gives in to the impulse to pull a thread on your clothes before cutting it?
Who has unraveled?
Its supposed to downpour at 2, when I have to be out, who else has luck like that?

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Annie has finally taken a break from licking my arm, so I thought I’d try to type a little bit… I just made a grooming appointment for her at the local Petco for later this week. Now I just have to remember to get my act together and get a copy of her shot records. Although, it’s not like she could do much damage if she bit someone with only three teeth left. She does pinch quite a bit, though.

Well, I’m off to try to find something productive to do that doesn’t make lots of noise since my mom is still sleeping.

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Nice.

Great jumpin’ Christ, I haven’t even started.

Of course, my shopping consists of the SDMB Secret Santa, and … uh, I guess sending my parents a card or something?

Thank you, for the sincere LOL.

You’re not supposed to camp out in a storage unit, but most places don’t have a lot of cameras & don’t ask questions if you pay up.

Just sayin’.

Those who don’t have an umbrella?
…brella … ella, ella :musical_note:

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Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 49 Amurrkin out and partly cloudy with a predicted high of 73 and N.O.S. I need to get a ‘script filled so will do so this mornin’. This evenin’ is men’s steak night road trip. The rest of the day shall be spent in RDOS inactivities as is our wont.

Nellie hope you figure out a solution that best suits you soonest.

Coppertone appropriate/inappropriate appendages crossed re the interview.

Now I need more caffeine and to feed rumbly tummy. Then, bother, I must purtify and don attire acceptable for bein’ amongst the great unwashed. Woe and anguish!

Happy Moanday Y’all!

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I saw cornmeal - guess I need an eye check, too. :wink: But insurance won’t cover it till late Feb, so I’ll have to wait.

Ah, yes, loose ends. Today, FCD is taking the shower chair we borrowed as well as a bunch of other things to ACTS. He’ll do that after he picks up SIL and goes to look at the Rogue of Doom. The vehicle apparently shakes like mad when turning, which leads FCD to suspect a tie rod end. Anyway, after checking it out, he and SIL will go by ACTS, then come here so he can bring the bed upstairs. They they’ll load the recliner and other stuff into the Santa Fe and take it all away - that’s the first 2 loose ends.

Tomorrow, we’ll go see our money guy about the estate, then haul the rest of the stuff to the mission in Solomons - well, except for the TVs - they declined them. So I may run an ad in FB Marketplace and see if someone will come take them for free. So that’s loose end 3.

And Weds, I’ll get my name on BIL’s bank account, then link it to the account that pays his rent so I can help manage his money. Loose end 4.

I’d also asked FCD to get John Deere to Amish Dave - the guy who has serviced our mower several times. We haven’t taken it to him in 3 years, so it’s way overdue for a good look-see. Loose end 5.

And finally, I’d contacted a company about repairing the rotting deck boards on my clothesline deck and its stairs as well as the ramp into the garden shed - loose end 6.

Dang, busy week ahead! I should probably shower and dress… eventually… First, I need to finish my surfing.

Happy Moanday!!

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Mornin’ everyone.

It’s 40F and raining. The rain will continue through about 9:00 or 10:00 a.m., but the afternoon will have a mix of clouds and sun and a high temperature of 53F.

Loose ends…well, for personal stuff, I need to finish my Christmas shopping; just a few more gifts to go. I also need to get the tree up. I still haven’t done it, and Christmas is a week away. The new steam cleaner arrives today, so I want to clean the carpet before I put up the tree.

For work, there are too many to list, and as soon as I get one loose end tied up, another appears.

If the steam cleaner arrives early enough in the day (before late at night), I plan to run it in the great room since I need to take down the old TV, pull the TV console out to clean behind it properly and sort the cord mess. The console sits at an angle next to the fireplace, and it’s tough to get behind it without pulling out the console.

Nellie, although you don’t have a plan yet, you’re on your way to one. I hope you find a place that both meets your needs and feels like home.

I have too much to do at work today. I’m not looking forward to it, but I only have three more days to get through after today, and then I’m off until the 30th.

It’s time for some more coffee. I need to finish loading the dishwasher and give the kitchen floor another sweep.

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Morning, MMPers! I’m mostly awake, guzzling coffee, and getting my fingers to remember where the letter keys are. My ear infection is getting better. I’m sitting in the office, next to the Special Light that’s supposed to convince me it’s not winter. Yeah, nice try, light!

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Morning all. Pillage has been done (I’m pretty lucky at my age, only 2 medications with each taken once a day, so 5 seconds in the morning and I’m done). Nice enough day today, going to 64F with the rain waiting until after midnight.

Hmm, I try to write out a weekly list every Sunday, have the usual shopping stops I do on Monday and Friday, have a soccer meeting on Tuesday and work with the kids indoors on Saturday, and try to get time at the gym most of the afternoons as usual. Not much around the house, if I run the dishwasher it’ll be later in the week and the clothing supply is still in good shape. Also need to pack Sunday to drive up to Brother’s for Xmas on Moanday. Nephew is supposed to get out of the hospital this week and they will be home by Saturday, so unless any of that changes, I’m still on to head up there.

Nellie, best wishes for a good eye check. And smart doggie you sit for!

Coppertone, I pull threads out like that way more than I should.

Sticky Buns, hope Annie enjoys here groom; I watch a You Tube channel called “Girl With the Dogs” about grooming and am fascinated by it.

FCM, looks like you may have the loose ends tied up (or at least have them knotted)before Xmas.

Nellie, Taters said it much better than I; that same sentiment from me.

Notts, I find getting my fingers to start in the right position is the hardest, once I’ve found the right keys I’m pretty good (always have a problem with the (') mark, though.

And time for the morning banana and need to get the morning internettin’ done. Take care all.

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Showered and dressed. All of Daughter’s stuff is piled up ready to go.I just need to bring the headboard upstairs and probably go out to the shop to get nuts and bolts to attach it to the frame.

I also put an ad for the 3 TVs on FB. And I’ve made an appointment on Thursday to get an estimate for replacing the planks on our deck and ramp.

Now, to make an appt for FCD at the dermatologist…

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Instant suspicion - someone posted in an older FB thread I started to ask about the TVs. OK… from the limited info on her profile, she appears to be in New York, and her name is Mary Smith. Does anyone else smell a scammy rat?

Her response to my answer is “What’s the condition and where is the pick up location?” Both of which are in the ad. If it’s not a scam, she’s too stupid to deal with.

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The morning news is reporting an F1 tornado touching down near San Francisco. A woman who was interviewed said, ‘It sounded like a loud roar.’ Huh? Everyone knows a tornado sounds like a freight train!

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Well, dang. Two bypasses closed. Heres hoping they can stent him.

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:people_hugging:
Good thoughts coming your way.

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My DH had the surgery last Thursday to fix a closed bypass. They actually did stent it in a different spot and more or less did away with that particular bypass. The whole thing took about an hour and a half and he came home the same day and is perfectly fine. I’m pretty sure your guy will do equally well and will survive to be killed by you for keeping things from you.
I’m thinking of you today.

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Hugs to both of you. I hope that stents will work.

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Sending hugs and positive thoughts!

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Went to give blood. I swear she was trying to cut off circulation when she tied the bandage around after.
I went to the restroom and took it off.
My tennies and socks got wet.
One of my boots has a hole so they would get wet also.
The only other shoes I have are my no slip shoes.
I have not worn heels in 30 years. Or a dress or skirt.
Hoping it doesn’t downpour on me by the interview. Barring a miracle, I won’t get it. There is a shelter right by it so I have some protection.

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Yay, we’re above freezing for a change. It won’t last, but it beats single digits. So far, this winter has been a big bust for MSP, as the storms keep passing us by on both sides. I think I saw that we are negative 10 inches or more in snowfall norms.

Made a triple batch of orange-nut cookies yesterday. Strained my back a bit hoisting that giant chunk of steel called a mixer off the shelf and back. Canceled my dental cleaning this morning so as not to aggravate it, but I did manage to go to exercise and get some stretching. Sure wish I had the counter space to leave the mixer out, but that ain’t happenin’.

Off to the grocery in a bit to replenish sugar, eggs and the like to allow another cookie-making bout tomorrow.

Found out that my eldest grandson is posted in Kuwait with his NG unit. From part of his address (270 TF Reaper), it appears to me that he’s part of a Reaper drone unit. At least it’s not boots on the ground, which is a relief.