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Hello all! Having a quiet day here. I was going to drop off my donations from the closet clean-out, but I opted to watch a movie. In my defense, I had three cats on my lap or nestled up next to me, so I couldn't get up, really, now could I?? So I looked for a movie on Prime and watched it. One of the toilets has been cycling, as if it had a small leak. About every five minutes I'd hear it refill the tank. So today dh and I narrowed it down to which of the two toilets was making the noise, and (though neither of us are plumbers!) dh lengthened the chain that goes to the flapper (had to look that one up). Voila!! It is quiet once again (unless flushed). I told dh he was as talented as the astronauts, who'd had to repair their onboard toilet during the recent flight to the moon. He paused, then remarked, "maybe half of that is right..." Tomorrow we will pick up oldest ds after his shift and go out to El Torito for an early dinner. It will be nice to visit with him. nursej22, yes, back-to-back Zoom seminars WOULD turn one's brain to mush!! Hope you can revive it. Sounds like the webpage revisions would benefit from putting two heads together. Ado, I hope Twin A has recovered from his episode. No Stars, I think I'd enjoy the thunderstorms. Dunno if our cats and dog would, though... I'm glad you get some time to yourself for a few days. Tweety, enjoy your day off. Bowling Monday?? Joe, I'm glad work went better yesterday, hope today was OK. Have a good evening!

Love the flowers! Ugh, Tweety, that many admissions and discharges in one shift??? Insane! I did a partial closet clean-out (have two trash bags ready to donate), did the shredding, some hand washing, and scrubbed one of the bathtubs. That's a good bit for me (but don't break yet arm patting yourself on the back!). I hope to continue with more clean-out projects in the near future. Now I need to exercise. Have a good evening.

Hello all! Joe, glad you don't have to pay for any of the repairs. Any pending adventures coming up? No Stars, I hope something more acceptable comes up. It seemed, at the time, that Florida was THE place to go (you couldn't stay in the house). You couldn't have known it would turn out like it did. I am hoping and praying for an improvement in choices. I slept well (thanks Tweety!!), now have to decide what task to accomplish today. Have a good day!

Hello all! I have slept poorly the last couple nights, but I do finally fall asleep around 4, wake up at 10 or 11. Dh putters around the house, feeding the cats, changing their water, playing the bass, and keeping up with his online forums, always greets me with "how did you sleep?" Some nights are good, some are not. I napped for an hour after lunch, felt so much better after. Skies were clear this morning, but now are quite cloudy and it is HUMID out, and there are scattered thunderstorm warnings. HAHA, I just checked my weather app, the humidity is 20%!!! LOL! I know lots of you routinely deal with much higher humidity than that. Yes, I am a humidity wimp! Although my brain kinda says, "I think it's higher than that..." but I have no proof! It IS 105 degrees out -- at least, it was when I drove to the grocery store for a few things. I paid for them, then put the bag in the car and walked over to the Boba House, to get a Mango Smoothie (with Boba) for dh, and an Avocado Smoothie (no Boba) for me. After putting the groceries away, I am enjoying my smoothie treat. No Stars, I am SO glad you found your hearing aids! GLUE them to yourself, girl! Hello to Tink! Joe, I hope work went well. Getting all those cases at once, that's crazy! Almost done with the smoothie, then I need to exercise. I was a sloth yesterday, gotta make up for that; keep moving, etc. Have a good evening!

Ah, No Stars, The Marlow Murder Mysteries, starring Samantha Bond, whom dh recognizes as playing M in the most recent James Bond movies. 😬

... And get off my lawn!

Wishing you luck, No Stars!

EEEEK! I don't think I would like that series (Ozark)! Thanks for the heads-up! (making mental note: one show to avoid) Dh and I watch mainly British murder mysteries, and while they have their share of dark story lines, there is comic relief and it just doesn't seem as dark as it could be. Not much going on here. Enjoy your evening!

Hello all, following your posts and happenings ("haps"). I slept well last night. After lunch made the one-pot pasta dish, it is cooling now. I paid some bills, collected monies to give the man who does yard care (paid quarterly), and looked into renewing our Disney passes, due to expire on the 12th. I was able to renew them and as we are California residents, use monthly payments (no interest). I am grateful. Now I am sitting on the bed with the gray tabby on my legs. This is HER time, and she obviously enjoys getting petted intermittently as she relaxes. I watch westerns on TV while she lounges. Later I will disturb her so I can exercise or practice guitar. It's a rough life 🤪🤪. Have a good evening!

Hello all! Joe, I hope the day goes smoothly. Frustrating that the software is flaky, though it's good you are able to work around its failures. Tweety, cake and ice cream, oooooo, haven't had that in a LONG time! Glad you enjoyed it! What's for the lunches? Agree, some folks find it hard to differentiate between futile testing of an aged loved one (so they feel like they are doing something), and testing with a purpose to improve quality of life. No Stars, perhaps you can find a similar arrangement: a room for rent? But without dogs and additional family members moving in... The subsidized housing sounds woefully inadequate. nursej22, I hope the neurontin helps your dh. I couldn't sleep last night, in spite of vigorous exercise early in the day. So I slept in. I just returned from the grocery store, and in about an hour will get ready to go walk with S. I got supplies to make a one-pot pasta dish (with my low-carb pasta). I just get hungry, now and then, for pasta and tomatoes, spinach, mushrooms, and italian spices. :) And paramecium cheese. 😁😁 Have a good evening!

We met long-time friends for Thai food. Stayed 3 hr just gabbing! It was very enjoyable, and we agreed we should do it more often. Took a nap in the afternoon. Having a quiet evening. Enjoy yours!

I REALLY wanted to nap after lunch, but I shook my feathers out and got my hiney in gear, and baked some cookies for dh (oatmeal-raisin), then baked half a dozen hard-boiled eggs (as long as the oven was on, why not?). Also mopped the kitchen floor (once the baking dishes were washed and the counters cleaned). I just got a load of laundry in to be washed, and will soon just relax. Abita, the gray tabby, has been bothering me to go into the bedroom and put my legs up so she can lie on them. It's our special time. Will probably do that now. Have a good evening!

Love the photos, Ado, thanks!

I'm sure your dad is having trouble adjusting to her loss. Good your sister is with him, and that they are coming to see family. I hope your crown is done quickly, efficiently, and with a minimum of pain. I made a new recipe, it is a hit with dh! Cabbage "Mac n Cheese.". Sautee chopped cabbage in butter X 8-10 min, then lower heat and make a cream sauce with cream cheese, cream, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella. Season with S & P, paprika, and garlic powder. Yah, I know: full of fat! But that's why it's so tasty! Later!

Joe, yeah, too bad about the non-communication re: the group outing. I hope that can be remedied. nursej22, safe travels! I hope you get wonderful weather and great campsites! I vacuumed and then went to the grocery store, washed the car (automatic car wash business near home), and spent a few minutes cruising through the Wal-Mart near us. I didn't find what I was looking for, so I came home and just finished putting the groceries away. Dh just finished changing one of the strings on his bass. Soon he will feed the cats, and I will hole up in the bedroom, to stay out of their way and reduce distractions during The Feeding Process. No Stars, glad your sister finally made it home safely. What an eventful journey! What didja get done today?? Later!