***The Senior WW Challenge*** - WEDNESDAY 2/6

I don't think we got the freezing rain but we did get some thunderstorms during the night and this time both Bridgette and Bailey went under the covers! Bailey has never been afraid of storms so I think she realized the extra attention Bridgette gets and decided she wanted some too!

Got a text from Debbie last night that she was doing her shopping at Walmart and literally ran into Jeff! She said they were both taken back but he smiled a genuine smile and she said well this is weird and they both laughed and kept walking but in opposite directions! She said in the 10 months they've been separated she has never run into him but since they both grocery shop there I figured it was just a matter of time. But at least it wasn't a bad run in.

Bug guy coming for quarterly spraying today but other than that nothing happening. The vet visit yesterday for annual exam and shots was $513 and both need dental cleaning but he was all booked this month so it'll be done March 5th and they will still give us the 10% discount offered for February. Also he was able to use the blood drawn to do the heartworm check to do the pre-op blood work so that also saves us money. Then he sat on the floor to get them to sit on his lap saying how he loves it when he gets to see them as they're two of the sweetest and well behaved dogs he has as clients. He called us last night to say their enzyme count was a little high but not to worry as that's to be expected at their age but he wants to check again in 3-5 months to be sure it doesn't get too high. He's a very young vet but I just love him and how he is with our two and I think they love him too! What was funny though is they always take them one at a time to the back to do the blood draw and so the tech took Bridgette first and Bailey just sat watching the door and when they brought Bridgette back Bailey was so happy to see her and then the tech said okay Bailey your turn now and Bailey went around the exam table and under the chair to avoid her and she picked her up saying silly girl don't you realize I don't need your leash as you're so small I can just pick you up! We got that please help me look from her and Bridgette just laid on the floor staring at her as though she was disgusted with her for her behavior!

Good morning all!

It's another foggy start to the day and we're getting quite a bit of rain both today and tomorrow but thankfully it's not cold enough to turn to freezing rain. We had a few storms move through during the night and the thunder woke me up but I was able to get back to sleep without much trouble.

I got a big burst of energy yesterday when I got home from taking the cat to the vet so I decided to clean the house instead of waiting until today like I had originally planned. I dusted, cleaned bathrooms, vacuumed and mopped all the floors and even washed the throw rugs. Now the only thing on my plate today is to just relax! I'm sure if I get bored enough, I can find a few small chores to keep me occupied.

Ruth, enjoy your lunch today. I've only had sushi once and I'm not a fan but lots of people seem to like it. I like fish but it can't taste too "fishy".

Good morning.

Yesterday had lunch with my two sisters for the baby sister's birthday (68). We all live in the same area so thankful we can still occasionally get together.

Today grocery shopping for senior discount day, such an exciting life.

Jane I think you are doing better than can be expected. It is perfectly ok to have some days harder than others. You keep yourself busy and continue getting out and about, and that us important.

Carolyn

You are so cute when you talk about your two little furry ones, Sandy.

Ruth, have fun at Ginza's.

Vicki, if you get bored, come on over and clean here. 

And then I get your weather, Geri. We have some storm coming in tonight. The temperature will determine whether it is snow or rain. Cold tomorrow too, then up to 50 again on Friday. Yo-yo weather. The good thing about having my surgery in February is that I'll miss part of the winter. Not sad about that.

DD called me in tears. She drove her dad to the hospital for his quadruple bypass surgery this morning and it was hard to see him wheeled out and looking so vulnerable. Tough for her to deal with both of us within a couple of days.

I am going to a doctor, then to have my hair cut. I have to renew my passport too. I will have passport photos taken after my haircut. 

That was a long State of the Union address last night. I watched the Democratic rebuttal and some discussion and got to bed very late. Only 4 hours of sleep. If I can fit it in, a nap is in my future.

Wishing you all a wonderful day, whatever you do.

Gail

Good late morning, been to preschool, DGD#2's house, DD's house, (no one home just dropping things off) to elementary school as I forgot to give money for Draven's Read A Thon, so dropped it off at school, then to Walmart for gas, bird seed, kitty litter, thread, trail mix for DH and picked up a book. Back to preschool this afternoon. Back at home, cleaned bathroom floor and put down a new throw rugs. Cleaned entry from garage, that is always a mess in winter. Going to wash a couple rugs and wipe up kitchen floor. My step breakdown I'd to have 3500 steps by noon, I have 3755.

It is apparent our weather here does not move on to anyone. We had freezing rain/ sleet yesterday evening, TOPS was cancelled but would not have gone in that weather. Freezing rain/ sleet again tonight turning to snow in the morning, possibly no school again tomorrow, colder weather and 3 days of possible snow mix first of next week.

DH had a very had time getting to sleep last night but it bright and early to go to breakfast and gambling. He finally ended up sleeping on the couch. Hopefully he will have a better time tonight.

Everyone seem very busy today. Jane keep on dancing, music seems to calm DH sometimes.

Sandy This divorce has certainly been a real fiasco for Debbie and Maija. I know you will all be so glad to have it over. I still can't believe how he gets alimony. What a jerk.

I will have to get up and move during all the commercials tonight since I need over 800 more steps to reach the 5000 mark.

I have had a mess all over the house today. I had the line dance stuff from the garage spread out on the couch, the love seat, the coffee table and the floor. Now it is mostly organized but still spread out. But that big box is now empty. Then there was my desk which was full of things I needed to go over and either write checks or fill out forms including one from Hospice and my voting ballot.

And I was going thru banking stuff and needed room to spread it out so went out on the lanai and used that table. I got that all organized and filed again.

Then on Don's desk I had income tax stuff which I went thru and put in a folder . It doesn't look like much but everything I worked on is organized and it took all day. I only got 2 phone calls made and needed to make at least 2 more.
It was rather good to have a day I didn't leave the house since I was certainly able to keep busy.

My current book is rather interesting. It is 4 authors each sharing a story and they all link together. I think I am the first person to get this book since it was on reserve forever before it finally got at the library. If you like "women's type of books this one seems good. I am on the second story since I started it last night. A Wedding on Bluebird Way by Lori wilde, Janet Dailey, Allyson Charles and Stacey Keith.