that was fun

I have a health update

Don't want to type a lot.
Had a stress test about a month ago.  There was a "blip" in the test.  I had an angiogram Monday to check out the blip.
Two stents were inserted.  One area had  70  percent blockage.  I have all the medical terms on paper, but won't go into that.
I did not tell many people ahead of time.  This was on purpose, not an accident.  Just didn't want a big deal made of it ahead of time.
The team went in through my wrist, which makes healing a bit quicker.  However  I am to restrict movement in my wrist for a couple of days and have to restrict lifting and pushing for two weeks.
All went well and I am fine....tired, but fine.
I have discovered how truly important your right hand becomes when you cannot fully use it.
That's it

geesh....

I must have been depressed yesterday

     That was a terrible post.  I apologize.
     I am much better today, although I am a bit nervous.  I just finished a cup of Bed Time tea, hopefully that will calm me down.
     I survived the dogs, or rather they survived me.  It wasn't as bad as last time with all the dogs, mainly because the really active dog has been adopted...hopefully by people with ADHD because that was the dog's personality.
     I get distracted, but that little doggie was a poster child for hyperactivity.
     Anyway, I enjoy sleeping at Emily and John's house for one reason:  I can open the windows at night.  I love listening to the night sounds with a cross breeze blowing over me.  It is relaxing.  I think I sleep better under those conditions, but I always come home more tired than I was the day before.
     Jackie has allergies and open windows mean she will have a terrible headache in the morning and she does not need any more problems.
     But it's good to be home, and I am glad they are back from their Canada trip safe and sound.
     Plus they brought me some wine to enjoy.....and starting later this week, I will open a bottle or two.  I might even drink it through a straw.
     Good night....sweet dreams.....
     Or good morning, hope you have a great day.
     Which ever.

just another day

I had a pity day today

     You know the kind.  Feeling sorry for yourself, jealous of other people, mad at the world, distraught, upset and just in a pissy mood.
     A Cub win and an Italian sausage for supper helped.
     Must be nerves.
     Other people have it worse, I just need to buck up sometimes.
     That's it.

Emily, don't read this

I sometimes lose track of things

     My car keys.  Cell phone.  Shoes.  Checkbooks, which sometimes end up in a shoe for some reason.
     I put things down and get distracted.
     Which explains why Cooper was outside for ........ over an hour last night.
     I am dog sitting and let the dogs out while I refilled water bowls and stuff.
     I let them all in except Cooper, who was out in the big yard by himself.
     I sat down to watch The Virginian on tv and an hour later I heard this barking.      All the other dogs got really goofy, but I noticed Cooper was not there.  The poor guy was standing outside by the door.
     As I let Cooper out,  Anari, or Amelia, I can't remember,  dashed out.  I figured in a few minutes she would be ready to come in.
     But damn, The Virginian was pretty interesting with Jack Elam as a guest star and, wouldn't you know it.  I got distracted.  Show ends, another begins and I notice Cooper is by the back door.  I get up and realize Anari/Amelia is still out there!
     So now I count after every potty break and  before  bed and after  bed and before I leave.
     I have also forgotten Corki outside a couple of times.  She sat out there way past dark one night when we heard her barking and I wondered where she was!
     I guess my mind gets easily off track.
    At least I didn't lose any dogs.  Unlike my car keys.

rain, rain, don't go away

I went to two Cubs games this week

     Last year we were 6-0, which was great!
     This year we are 1-6, which is not so great.  I have even stopped bringing my W flag.
     Last night was a 3-0 loss, while today was a rain delayed 10-8 loss.
     I left at 5, with the Cubs down 6-1.  They eventually came back to take the lead at 8-7, but then lost it.
     The 1:20 game started about an hour and a half late.  Then a second delay.  Then a third.  I had to get back home, so I left the game.
     It's always fun at the park, but it is a lot less fun when they lose.
     Anyway...some pictures.

The hat was the give away Wednesday night

There are buildings in the distance

There was lightning!

an early thought

I am doing my thing early today

     Baseball is the season, Cub game is the reason.
     I am hoping the rain holds off.....and off and off.  After last night's huge offensive explosion, I am hoping they don't forget their bats tonight.
     At least I know I am ok with insurance for next week...that is a relief!
     Most of you know I am a little on the cheap side.   I love a bargain.  I love saving a couple of bucks.
     So I was a bit stunned when I made a huge mistake today.
     We have a rug in front of the couch.  It's an area rug, 8 x 10, and we paid several hundred bucks for it, although neither one of us remembers how much.
     But it has been down for four years and has some dirt, especially near the couch, were we sit and eat and spill.
     So I called a company and asked if they clean area rugs.  They do.  Will they pick up my rug and clean it?  They will.
     Now, this place will clean several rooms for a relatively low price, so I figured an area rug would not be expensive.
     That's why I did not ask how much.
     The guys showed up this morning.  They take the rug, clean it, dry it, fluff it, and return it.
     Great I said.
     After they loaded it on the truck they asked if I was paying by check or card, I said card, and he said, "$302."  I asked him to repeat it.  "$302."
Gulp.
     So, that is how our rug is getting  cleaned for $302.  I just wonder if we were cleaned too.
     Next time I will ask.  It might be cheaper to buy a new rug.
     Go Cubs!!

what da

I met myself on the road today

     I was coming back from DeKalb when I passed me.  I just waved.
     And  I had a panic attack.
     Jackie had a doctor appointment in DeKalb.  That was at 2 p.m.   We had a meeting at church at 5:30 p.m.  I suggested she get her feet done at the place Emily goes to in Sycamore, right across from the building that looks suspiciously like a strip joint, or more innocently, a "men's club."
     Figuring the doctor will be an hour, we made the appointment for 3:30.
Get to the doctor appointment and find out....wait for it.....our insurance requires a referral from our primary.  No referral, no appointment.
     The fact someone did not mention that to us gave me a little panic attack.  I have a date Monday with a doctor, but I don't think there is a referral.  And this could be an expensive date!
     Now it is 2, with a foot appointment for 3:30.  Luckily they took her early to pamper her toes and we went home to let out dogs and for me to call medical places asking about referrals and leaving a bunch of messages that probably sound like a crazy man talking.
     Then we went for out 5:30 meeting.  I jokingly suggested we move to DeKalb, since we are there so much lately.
     I think I passed me on the way back.
    He looked very fit, handsome with graying hair and driving a convertible sports car.  Nice blue linen shirt.
    He waved back.  Just like I do.  Most of the time.