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Post by bree on Oct 13, 2023 11:01:26 GMT -5
hello! Happy Friday. I have not posted in one week and here I am sneaking in on Friday. Did a quick read back catcats so happy to hear about latte danny15 I just adore your mouse halfway house Diane yes this was a birthday week for me! good memory. So it has been full of fun and good cheer which is even continuing into the upcoming weekend. last time I posted I was in an ugly family situation and i have to say the serenity prayer for that one as the person causing it has made it clear they will not change anything. sigh BUT lots of good stuff and fun social activity which was so helpful. I have had three dinners out this week, and attended a watch party for The Game on Sunday, and even saw DD in person!! Also attended a little social gathering and even hosted two little social gatherings. I had been doing some good housework on Friday and Saturday so it was relatively easy to get my house ready for the little coffee gatherings (the public parts!, much hidden away). all of this social activity has been good for my soul. So far today fed the tribe took puppy to daycare started a laundry load of dog blankets now in dryer working at home soon to get ready for a lunch date so far no meetings but i don't want to jinx myself!
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Post by danny15 on Oct 13, 2023 11:20:41 GMT -5
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY bree !!!
Happy to hear about all your social activities!!
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Post by desposito on Oct 13, 2023 11:41:53 GMT -5
Well, bree is currently a social butterfly!
Okay, the dog is home. The vet prescribed two pain meds to use instead of the meloxicam she was getting, one of which might also help her anxiety. She said these should help at least for a short while, after that what's left are things like acupuncture or massage, both of which are not done anywhere around here so those won't happen. Now I'm kind of glad Chewy screwed up the order because I probably would have delayed this visit. I gave her some food and she is now relaxing on the bed. This was the cheapest vet visit I think she has ever had, only $120.00!
I did look in the storage unit--I found some water spots on a cardboard box and it looks like it came in at the same place, but was directed over a little by the insulation panels the handyman installed in there--which is good, otherwise it would have run down the wall where the electrical outlet is. I moved the cardboard box and put a plastic bin there instead so if it happens again it will pool on top of the lid--there was not much water that came in. I'm hoping it's just a very occasional thing, depending on how the wind is blowing. I will ask the gutter guys to check the roof for problem spots, as I do every time they clean the gutters.
Now I have to try to relax all my tight muscles!!
Diane
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Post by def6 on Oct 13, 2023 12:19:01 GMT -5
Happy Birthday bree So sorry about the unchanging family member..I've got a few of those. Thankful it is noon here..I get to eat (or drink) my smoothie now. The clean up.
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Post by phoenixcat on Oct 13, 2023 12:20:50 GMT -5
Diane - you are such an animal person - could you learn some basic massage techniques from a book or online video? Your pup might enjoy all that extra stroking and rubbing from her favorite person. We took a cancer cat for acupuncture - even living in a big city we still had to drive 40 miles one way.
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Post by desposito on Oct 13, 2023 12:32:10 GMT -5
Hello PC, yes, I guess I could try, but I would have to be sure I was helping more than hurting--the weakness appears to be in her legs but the Xray taken earlier in the year showed the bad arthritis to be in her spine, so I would have to make sure I knew what I was doing.
I will do one more list before having lunch.
10 minutes on plants 10 minutes PEEPing Go through mail and put bills on calendar Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by ohblondie on Oct 13, 2023 14:19:58 GMT -5
Claiming amnesty about reading back and responding EXCEPT to wish Bree a Happy Birthday!! Every once in awhile (ok - every week) my work desk looks like a cyclone hit. Since I am tossing around the idea of leaving, and since someone is temporarily moving into the desk next to mine, I decided to clean out a bit. I just went through all of my drawers and stuff and packed up a box and a half of books. I also went through some games under my desk and sorted out the pieces. This weekend my church is bringing toys and dolls to the Street Soldiers in neighboring big city. So I wanted to clean out these toys and make sure they were in donatable condition. Sometimes people at work bring things in that they no longer want and I grab the toys to donate. I also have some baby type blankets to donate.
I have to be careful about doing too much as I dont want to tip anyone off. So my desk decorations are staying put. I am just emptying out drawers and working on piles on my desk.
I have the most boring task of uploading 235 documents into our system. I have to do them one by one, checking for any address or phone number or email updates. I am able to do about 15 at a time before I go bonkers and I have to get up and walk around. So I am alternating uploading and filing or decluttering.
OK - I better get back to it
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Post by desposito on Oct 13, 2023 15:05:23 GMT -5
Good afternoon ohblondie! Have you officially started your retirement request? Don't you have to file paperwork or something like that? But you're just not telling your coworkers?
I had lunch and a reading break, and also took the dog out. Luckily we made it out there just before it started raining. I also put the last load of laundry in the dryer.
Next:
10 minutes on paper Wash some dishes Restock water in fridge Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by desposito on Oct 13, 2023 15:52:59 GMT -5
Next:
10 minutes on plants 10 minutes PEEPing Clean up top of dresser in porch room Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by desposito on Oct 13, 2023 16:40:47 GMT -5
Next:
10 minutes on first floor PEEPing Retrieve dry laundry Feed dog
Check for mail and packages
Diane
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Post by desposito on Oct 13, 2023 17:06:03 GMT -5
Still no postage stamps. In past years when I pre-ordered stamps that weren't released yet, I would always receive them on release day. That was October 10th for the Woodland Animals stamps, and they still aren't here in today's delivery. It is past time for a new postmaster.
Diane
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Post by catcats on Oct 13, 2023 17:26:39 GMT -5
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to BREE !!!!!---catcats
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Post by desposito on Oct 13, 2023 18:07:23 GMT -5
I spent a little while going through some catalogues--my neck and shoulders are sore, so I really was tense this morning. I'm going to have dinner, maybe I'll be able to sneak in one more list after I eat.
Diane
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Post by desposito on Oct 13, 2023 19:48:50 GMT -5
It turns out the dog wanted to go out a little while ago, about an hour early--this means it's pretty likely we'll have to go out in the middle of the night, but that's okay. I can't wait to lie down and relax!
Good night everyone, see you tomorrow in the weekend thread!
Diane
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Post by catcats on Oct 13, 2023 21:52:33 GMT -5
A different sort of day. Went with Carolyn to a Dr.'s appointment and then to lunch --pizza--and then shopping at a dollar store. I had done the dailies and showered and washed my hair before we left. Later, fed cats, changed clothes, and fell asleep on the sofa, sitting up !! Some catching up to do tomorrow !!
My best to all ! catcats
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