katesthoughts

This was post was going to be the last Thankful Thursday Post of 2021 but I didn’t do many of those this year either.  Needless to say I am thankful.

I ended up not doing much for the day except going to the store and picking up the prescription and some milk and a container of frosting.

I did some things around here and then got ready for the meetup.  Man it was stressful getting there.  It was raining but my vision was somewhat blurry and it felt like I was seeing things in three d.

 For some reason Google maps didn’t take me straight to the diner.  It took me near Stephanie’s house (I clicked on Guilford link and it was in the middle of nowhere. Well at least for that area.   I was getting stressed.  I finally got to the dinner after 5:30.  PaulaJ, Gillion, Stephanie, and Jackie were there.  I told them what happened when I told Stephanie that I think I was near her house. Eventually Cyn and Steph’s Mom arrived and then spent the next two hours talking and eating.  It was fun.  I have to admit after eating I wasn’t feeling so hot.  I was starting to get ready to leave before them but ended up leaving when it was time.

It was drizzling when we left and kept steady all the way home.  There were only a couple of times where it was hard but the drive home wasn’t too bad.

When I got home the kitties were both sitting on their favorite furniture.  I got settled in and watched TV for a bit and then went to bed.  The cats followed suit.

The cats were indignant that I stayed in bed until 6 this morning.  Actually I was shocked I did myself.  I did wake up around 4:30 and noticed the cats were starting to move. When I got up I fed them and turned on the TV.  Some of my staples were still on but you can tell that it’s getting closer to the holiday again.

I went back to bed again for another couple of hours and since then did some TV watching, surfing the net and forcing myself to do cleaning I have been putting off.

This weather isn’t conducive to cleaning either. I just want to sleep. It’s about 44 degrees and cloudy and we might get some more rain later. 

Well I might as well go tackle this stuff-slowly apparently.

Dear Debra:

          It is noon on Wednesday and the sun is shining.  The USA NCIS marathon is on in the background. Tiger is sleeping beside me and Sky is under the covers on the bed.  I have a letter to a pen pal in AZ beside me and I thought since I wasn’t doing much today I would get it written. 

          I haven’t finished Monday’s entry yet and I didn’t write much yesterday.  I was kind of angry at a discussion Liz and I had Monday night.  We had gotten a call from Cheryl who just had a conversation with Lawyer guy and apparently he told her to have us make a list of things I still needed or wanted. So we did. We also talked about finances and hoped to submit to see if Lawyer would do as he promised.  We fully realize he may not.

She says I need to be a little more responsible about the finances and she seems to believe that I feel I am entitled to things.  She believed that Mom had me go to all weddings and trips.  I reminded her that just last week when we were shopping and she wanted to buy a whole lot of stuff for the condo I said no.  She acknowledged that. 

I think what angered me was the fact what she said was exactly what my late asshole grandmother said many years ago to me. (the comment about the weddings).  I probably said I don’t know or probably nothing at all but I almost wanted to tell my sister it is none of her business how or why. 

Of course I haven’t said anything more to her about it since then but she doesn’t know what arrangements we (Mom and I had).  She doesn’t know what I have done with others when she wasn’t present.   I don’t think its her business. 

She feels that if I don’t control the spending that someone would have to step in and give me a stipend or allowance.  Or I would end up losing the condo and end up in Assistant living.

I know I have said this many times in the last several months but I keep thinking she is gathering proof of my bad decisions/and actions despite the fact she is trying to help. 

It is depressing to hear the news that health officials are expecting a corona virus spike because so many people chose to ignore the holiday guidelines.   The latest numbers will be released for the state later today.  The mayor of East Haven has the virus and is now working from home.  It is 11 miles north east of here.

As I mentioned yesterday my hope is that DG has returned and will do Friday’s mail while I finish Thursday’s and I am able to get to scanning.  My gut feeling tells me I will be in a huge rush to make sure things are cleared off and neat for the two weeks I am gone.

The weather right now is okay but it is supposed to be a mess later this morning and into the afternoon.  I was hoping to get to the Goodwill with the bag of hangers.  I won’t now.  I have my session at 6:15 with Debra.

In the mean time I need to get ready for work…Enjoy your day…

Its Wednesday again and I am awed by the fact the week is going by so quickly.  It seems like the older I get the faster the years past.  I mean this is how long we have until Christmas and this many until the New Year.  I tend to get anxious about it.  It also happens around my birthday too

On a happier note 29 years ago today I began as a full time employee at the University.  Its been quite an experience witness, three new University Presidents, several strikes, watched a union grow and become a force to be reckoned with, experienced some sadness, as we faced the terrorism, and wars that came from 9/11.  We said goodbye to many people over the years through retirements, job changes, and sadly death.  We welcomed new people as new jobs opened up.  

I woke up around 2 to find out that my friend Ann’s families have symptoms of the virus.  Actually her nephew and friend have mild symptoms and Ann’s sister has worse symptoms.  Ann’s test results will come tomorrow.  I have been sneezing what seems like  a lot.  I am trying to not worry about it and  I feel like its not related.  I probably should get my temp taken.

I fell back to a light sleep until about 5.  Sky had been awake for a while and entertaining himself until his sister woke up just before five.    I decided that I would try and fall asleep until the alarm went off.  That second cup of coffee was a godsend too when I did get up again for the day. 

It was cold but not frosty when I left for work.  I had no problems getting to work and made it just before 8.

I spent the day working on the mail.  I finished the 16^th mid-day and then worked on the 17^th and at the end of the day I worked was able to get the 17^th finished.  Near the end of the day I was able to finish today’s mail.  There wasn’t a lot.

I don’t think I will be able to finish tomorrow’s mail as I have the covid test to take.  I will be able to wok on the scanning for a couple of hours.

I rushed out of the office a little after 4 and headed home. The traffic was a little heavy not sure if it was accidents or the sun that was setting by 4:29 It was nearly quarter of 5 when I got home.

I fed the cats and relaxed and started eating the rest of the chicken and prepared the pork chops I will fix tomorrow night.  I had also got the garbage out for trash day.  I was feeling pretty organized.

I fell asleep on the couch and sky slept on top of me and then cuddled up like a little baby for nearly an hour.

I have showered and am going to bed.

OH For the past week or so I have been having text conversations with the ladies in the finding friends group.  They were discussing the location for tonight’s meetup and it looks like it was in Guildford.  They totally understood when I told them I could not make it yet.

They have planned a holiday party at Stephanie’s home on December 19^th.  The gift exchange will be $25.  I am hoping to do it.  I have until the 10^th to decide.

I heard Kris (brother Jim’s son) and he wanted to let me know he has a new Job and moved west of Denver? Doing what he loves.  He is selling sports equipment for skiing.  He has always loved skiing and at one time was going to be a ski instructor.

I told him the news of the move but I forgot to mention how Jim’s been helping.  I will later.  If I am not too late.

1.      I am thankful for my family warts and all.  Jim had his 70th birthday today.  I sent him birthday greetings in the form of a text and birthday card.

2.      I am thankful for my kitties.  They have been getting into mischief lately.  I am trying to break them of the habit of eating and drinking human food left out.  (or in the sink as in some cases).

3.      I am thankful for my job.  Been busy with Scanning, and daily routine.  There was a cyber-attack alert last week for the University.  Knock on wood haven’t gotten caught up in all that yet.  Contract negotiations continue.  We have an EMP next week.

4.      I am thankful for the house/condo.  I am hoping it won’t be too much longer before I can move to the condo.  Still haven’t heard about the closing dates.  Anxious to change over all the things that need to be changed before going over to condo.  We did request a down payment check from “Him”.    Keeping up with the house technically.  Cleaning night tonight.

5.      I am thankful for the Medical profession that keeps me on the road to good/better health.  I am sure I don’t have to tell you I haven’t been to the gym in weeks still.  I haven’t walked much except for the one hike.  I have my infusion in two weeks and I see Debra weekly.  Other than its quiet this month.

6.      I am thankful for my friends.  I had to miss this week’s meetup.  I understand it was at someone’s home instead of Panera Rose’s.  There is a Friendsgiving celebration the weekend I am at my brother’s.  I have written a few of my pen pals since last week.  I have talked with Mama.  I am hoping to get an email off to Dr. T.

7.      I am thankful for the organizations I belong to. I had to miss this week’s board meeting for the lady’s guild and I am probably going to miss the mass next Tuesday.  I did some volunteering on election day for the DTC.  I missed the DTC meeting last week. 

8.      I am thankful for my neighbors. They are okay

9.      I am thankful for the weather.  We had some rain recently.  Temperatures got very chilly, but we are back in the 60’s this week.

10.                I am thankful for those who choose to protect and serve our country. Enough said.

11.               11. I am thankful for those who are in the healthcare caring for those who have been affected by this Virus.

Today didn’t turn out the way I expected.  My intention was to leave by 7 so I could do some things before starting but I didn’t leave earlier than normal.  I also ended up leaving my work ID in the car but I didn’t realize it until I got home.  I did send a message to supervisor telling him I may go home to get it but I learned I won’t need to today.  There is a way to use the printers/copiers by typing in my user id and password.     Who knew?

I had a chat with GA via phone today she left me somethings to take care of.  She was amazing on the phone. She was Patient and kind.   I was pleasantly surprised.   She was telling me what she had to do this weekend (cleaning out the storage rooms) and she says changes are coming down the road.  She tried to contact me another time but she had AC do some scanning of mail.

I managed to get the mail done by 2 or 3 and after that I wanted to relax.  I knew I could because the supervisor had left by then and wouldn’t be coming back until Wednesday.  Team lead Teresa came back from vacation today.  I did some scanning for a few things and then cleaned up a little bit.

I left for home a little after 4 and made it home a little after4:30.  I realized another thing I don’t like about the time change.  The sun blinds me on the way home. 

I managed to get the titans fed and then had dinner and then use the Swiffer before I had my session with Debra.  The Swiffer does exactly what they said they do.  However, I need to learn to put the pad on straighter.  It didn’t cover the pad completely. It did clear off with no problem.  I managed to do the dining room and living room.  Tomorrow will do the kitchen and bathroom and the upstairs if I can.

My session with Debra was great.  We talked mostly about the condo and what my expectations and the things I was concerned about.  We talked about other things do.  The session went by really quick. I sent her some pictures of the condo. 

After we finished our session I cleaned out the refrigerator of the salad fixings and the chicken dish from last week.  I froze the chicken I got this weekend.  I will cook it later.  I have the ground beef to make the meatloaf for.

I called Chairman Phil tonight to get an idea where to stand.  He says I should go and see what it’s like.  We can’t stand close to each other or near the door.  I probably won’t stay there the entire time.  I will see what it’s like tomorrow.

In the mean time I am watching the Oxygen’s NCIS Thanksgiving themed Marathon (they are a little early).  I will watch it for another couple of episodes…I think the next one is the one Bishop heads home after she breaks up with Jake.

1.     I am thankful for family warts and all.  I have been invited to my sister’s for Thanksgiving next month and a post-Thanksgiving dinner with Jim the weekend after the holiday.  I don’t know about you but I remember a number of years that Mom and I had been invited to a few places for the holidays like that.

2.    I am thankful for the kitties.    They have recovered from the latest indignity of being put in crates and had their freedom curtailed for a few hours.  I am hoping now they won’t be going into them again until we move.

3.    I am thankful for my job.   Busy.  Every day the additional steps in Scanning have been coming into the routine.  I haven’t done them myself but AC showed them to me before I left Tuesday.

The union is scheduling EPM’s with staff members and the management at least in YM.  DK will be handling the scheduling.

4.   I am thankful for the medical profession that keeps me on the road to good/better health.  I see Dr. Sonia next week.  I got a refund from the Eye Dr.  That is a nice windfall.

5.                   I am thankful for my home.  I have been keeping it up since the house has been on the market.  We had the appraiser earlier this week.  We should get the decision in the next couple of days.

6.                   I am thankful for my friends.  I didn’t make it to Madison this week but I will next week.   I talked with Mama a few days ago.  She and Papa are doing well.  It’s almost time for me to call her with the house update. 

I am going to send another email to Dr. T.  to see how she is doing. 

7.        I am thankful for my neighbors.   Everyone is fine

8.         I am thankful for the organizations I belong to.  Ladies guild has something coming up next month.  I keep looking for notifications and updates in the bulletin but nothing yet.

9.                   I am thankful for the weather.  It’s been chilly in the morning and as warm as the 60s this week.  There has been very little to no rain.  As I mentioned yesterday we may get some rain next week.

10.                  I am thankful for those who choose to protect and serve our country.  Enough said.

11.   I am thankful for those who are in the healthcare caring for those who have been affected by this Virus.

Well here I am still awake at 1:30 in the morning.  I knew the tea would keep me up but I can feel my eyes getting heavy and my body anxious to rest.  The words my sister wrote me in her text last night are echoing in my head.  “Need to take care of yourself”.  I would like to think I try but again I think back to the food I have eaten this past week.  The choices could have been better.

Well I managed to reply to Dr. T’s email from Monday.  I told her about the house on the market and the status so far.  I told her about work, and the DTC.  There were some things I forgot to mention but that can always be for another email.  Like what are her kids up to?

I wanted to make sure you were all able to watch the wedding video and every time I see it takes my breath away.  I hope you enjoy it.

It is now 6:30 and I have been awake since 5 but out of bed by the normal time.  I am not sure what time I fell asleep but I suspect I will be running to the nearest coffee place for coffee.  I had some weird dream but as usual this time can’t remember the details.

The kitties didn’t come up to get me though but the rest of the daily routine has happened.  I had no idea where they are until I looked up and saw Sky.  He is currently sitting on the console.  At least they are eating their food fairly quickly.

The ride in was a little challenging because the sun glared into my eyes from all angles.  The side mirrors, the windshield all of it. It was also chilly it was 45 degrees out.  I may have to break down and get the fleece pull over out for the rest of the season. 

The Boss’s day celebration for Bob was this morning and lots of fun.  The food was provided by TB (his brother) and their Mother.  TB works from home so he had the food delivered by the Senior Blount (dad).  The sweets were served while I went to the first Zoom membership meeting.

The first ever zoom membership meeting was held today and it was basically updates of organizing activities.  There were some new organizers hired this summer.  The contract proposals so far were announced.  I have to admit I almost fell asleep. I left the meeting after 12:30.

I signed up for tonight’s Meetup at Hammonasset State Park.  I will be going right after my hematology appointment.  I have already told them I have news for them.  I am hoping to get there by quarter of 6.  That means the titans will not be fed until I get home tonight.  That should be fun.

Well it has another twelve hours before it ends but for all intents and purposes it’s over.  A lot of stuff went on this past month, mostly focusing on the house clearing, getting ready to put on the market, and having it sold and now waiting for the final approval and continuing the condo search.

Cheryl sent me a few in the last few days, along with one that was suggested by my cousin.  Two were mobile homes as I mentioned.  The first one had three bedrooms, and was for $96,000.  I believe it was move in ready.  It was also not far from the highway.  The second one needed work.  That one is out. 

The 4 condos she sent me 2 were repeats.  The one on Point Beach drive (and the shared laundry area) and the other ones were Foxwoods, and Melba Street and they both only allow 1 pet.

We are looking at the one on forest road tomorrow at 5 pm.  They allow pets but not sure of the limit.  I did take the opportunity to ask Cheryl about the inspection and this is what she said “The inspection was just scheduled for October 5th. She  has not been told the time yet by the other Realtor. They will be at your house approximately 2 hours. I will not be there. The other Realtor is required to be there. After the inspection and the results are finalized the bank will send out an appraiser. “   Sometime later I noticed she sent another email/text saying the will be at 10 am in the morning.

I did manage to participate in activities other than house related.  I made it to one or two of the finding friends’ mid-week activities.  Tonight I decided to stay home.   I went out to dinner with Dave for our annual birthday dinner.    OF course I worked. 

The weather this month has had little to no rain for the state.  Until that is, last night.  Around 11 it started and continued until 6 this morning.  It poured hard and the wind was strong.  It literally ripped my flag and its holder off the column on the porch.  It threw my friend’s campaign sign into the pile for bulk pick up.  The rest of the day is mixed bag.  I thought I heard that we are supposed to get more rain in the early part of October.  So far we have had 18 days of no substantial rain.  That’s fairly small compared to Mama’s rain total.  180 days she told me.

I took the Flag back inside and let it dry on a rag.  I brushed it off when I got home tonight.   I won’t be able to put it up again until I move.  Hopefully I will find a place to be able to hang it.

Work has been busy.  We had a power failure for about 10 or 15 minutes.  The computers went down and not Wi-Fi.  Luckily I could do other things on my laptop but not the internet.  Luckily there was a generator for the overhead lights.  Like I said it didn’t last long.

DG/aka shadow will be off the next two days so I will be doing the mail and my regular routine. 

The kitties are good.  I just spent some quality time with them while watching TV.   Tiger was sitting on the couch and Sky sat on my chest like a baby.  He has done this before in the last couple of weeks.  I am hoping he will come up to bed.  They have been downstairs most nights. 

Their cat food finally came yesterday.  It was supposed to be here Monday but it was delayed for some reason.  When I got the email alert I wasn’t sure it was legitimate.  I checked the website and they said it would be a day late.  One of them left a hairball on the bed.  I will have to wash the comforter again.  Now that they don’t have as many things to hide behind they have taken to hiding behind the curtains.  It’s really too funny

Well I am going to bed…starting to get tired.

It turned out to be a quiet day after my infusion.  I was surprised that my infusion went quickly. I was asleep for most of it.  I posted the entry from yesterday and then I fell asleep. I was out by quarter of ten and when I got to the car I called Liz and told her I would be home earlier than planned but I learned later that things had changed.  We were going to bury a ST. Joseph statue in the yard that’s supposed to bring good luck with the house selling.  Unfortunately, Andrea was busy this morning so I guess we will do it later.  Liz will let me know.

I am happy to report that now I have two parties interested in the house and the sign hasn’t gone up yet. Liz has a friend who is a flipper and wants to look around.  By 4:30 that had happened and by 5 Chris the flipper came and took a tour of the place.  Both Liz and I told him stuff about the house (and few times I wished Liz had kept quiet).  Chris gave us a price but he knew we were waiting on a few things.  Before I left for the meetup they were looking outside and next door came out.  I let them all talk but Liz and I chatted amongst us. 

I heard from Jim this afternoon he sent a prompting text to the lawyer to urge him to sign the papers as we have interested parties and Cheryl couldn’t move forward until they were signed.  Well apparently Cheryl heard from the lawyer this evening.  Liz was going to call her and find out what the end result was.  I will find out tomorrow.

As I was driving home tonight from the meetup I spoke to Liz more about the activities that occurred today.  We agreed we don’t know it all but what the Flipper presented sounded good but we will rely on Cheryl’s expertise on this.  I can’t explain everything he said because its overwhelming me at this second.  He basically explained the process he would be taking if he did make an offer.  He is interested.

I signed up for the Finding Friends Meetup at the beach today.  It’s been so long since I was there last.  I got there late by 6:30 but got to see the most awesome sunset.  We stayed past the closing time but we talked and talked about stuff.  I ate food they offered. I want to bring stuff next time.  I was home after 8.  I made some tea and checked the laundry.  I will fold them tomorrow.

Oh someone took the Gold cabinets that we had on the bulk pickup pile yesterday.  You know how it goes.  I am sure it has happened to you.  Your town or city has a bulk trash pick-up once or twice a year so you can get rid of stuff that you personally can’t take to the dump. You put out stuff that you have had in the house collecting dust etc. and then put it out and people come through it and take stuff they may need, want etc.           

Well the kitties have the right idea.  They are both asleep on either side of me. J

I need to finish an overdue letter to my Las Vegas pal…