ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

[Recluse]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Afternoon!

Lav - good going on saying "no", it's not easy to do if you're lacking in self-confidence. Not long ago I saw a very good post on FB explaining how "no" is a complete answer all by itself and doesn't necessarily have to be explained or justified.

Fenny - it's interesting that you have no tv. I think I could live without it if need be, but would find it very hard to do without the Internet. Hope the work on your house will get done quickly, it's so hard to relax when there are workmen around.

Dotts - good for you, taking those classes at the library. Is the house you're selling the one you were brought up in? That would be tough. And well done on talking to the woman about leaving her dog in car. :goodjob:

Kradle - glad the block party went well.

Nora - your home must be overrun by animals! I'm another cat person and never had a dog (even as a child) until less than a year ago. I'm glad your son's suitcase arrived safely, if somewhat belatedly. Did he report back on how your mum is?

Cori - you did very well to make it to day 3 on Saturday, how is it going now? Here is the link to your cockatoo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mALNyHFqw14

Sunny - that was a productive day you had yesterday! I'm extremely impressed with your many domestic talents, especially your ironing abilities! :H

Zen - I'm loving reading about life on Lewis. That is sad about the guy in the car. Did you find out how he is? I hope he'll be ok. Thank goodness it wasn't a school day with lots of young children around.

Nursie - I'm sorry you saw an accident too. Well done on not drinking at the barbecue.

Pauly, I took a leaf out of your book from yesterday and fell asleep this afternoon. Afternoon naps are so refreshing.

K9 - glad you both enjoyed the concert.

Liz - FWIW, I agree with the others about not allowing CJ's BF to stay so late.

Well, I had a pleasant weekend up at my mum's. We went to a festival thing celebrating local produce/talents/arts and crafts in a nearby park. There were a lot of people there, something that would have put me off going a year or two back, but I actually enjoyed myself wandering around looking at all the different stands.

[mama bear]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

I forgot to mention kudos on saving doggies in cars.....unbelievable
Baby Tucky "may" be on his way....or it could just be the ailment of the day....
I rarely watch TV, either. Total Netflix junkie or reader here....
I just downloaded the novel by the author that wrote "The Thornbirds"...she has written a new novel due out tomorrow
Wreccky - I am so proud of you for going out into the crowds!! That must have made your Mum smile, too.
back to the computer and do some work
Kradle...no checkers at my house either, babe. But it's all good. Besides, I have oogie antibiotic tummy issues.....Oh Joy!

[sunshinedaisies]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

What's checkers ? ROTFLMBO !!!!!

[Recluse]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Ooops, I missed out beloved mrs bear. Sorry mama! Hope you manage to find your motivation soon. A side effect of your ear/sinus infection perhaps?

Oh... and the spam has been deleted!

[sunshinedaisies]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

VERY proud of you for carrying on completing the course of ABX Jan !!!!!!

[sunshinedaisies]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Reccy - I actually like ironing, strange as that may seem! I used to iron EVERYTHING. But do not iron indies any more ! Or towels ..... LOL. But I record stuff from TV - or buy the series - LOVE New Tricks and have series 10 right now - so watched a few episodes of that last night while ironing.......just got to where Amanda Redmond is leaving . OH NO !!!! I am so sad - they are all going .......

[Recluse]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

sunshinedaisies;1694891 wrote: Reccy - I actually like ironing, strange as that may seem! I used to iron EVERYTHING. But do not iron indies any more ! Or towels ..... LOL. But I record stuff from TV - or buy the series - LOVE New Tricks and have series 10 right now - so watched a few episodes of that last night while ironing.......just got to where Amanda Redmond is leaving . OH NO !!!! I am so sad - they are all going .......

It does indeed seem strange sunny! :H I only ever ironed shirts and could never bring myself to do more than one shirt at a time, so used to have to do that every day before work. Happily those days are behind me.

New Tricks is excellent, it's one of the few programs I watch. Amanda Redman is reason enough to watch it in my book...

[Dottie Belle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Recluse yes it is the house i grew up in and my folks lived there. Built new in 1959 and they lived there ever since. I had to move dad to an Alzheimer's facility over a year ago and mother died 5 years ago. I tried renting it but ht was more trouble than it was worth. So time to sell...very sad for me.

No checkers here either...;-((

[Dottie Belle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Recluse yes it is the house i grew up in and my folks lived there. Built new in 1959 and they lived there ever since. I had to move dad to an Alzheimer's facility over a year ago and mother died 5 years ago. I tried renting it but ht was more trouble than it was worth. So time to sell...very sad for me.

No checkers here either...;-((

[Dottie Belle]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Recluse yes it is the house i grew up in and my folks lived there. Built new in 1959 and they lived there ever since. I had to move dad to an Alzheimer's facility over a year ago and mother died 5 years ago. I tried renting it but ht was more trouble than it was worth. So time to sell...very sad for me.

No checkers here either...;-((

[mama bear]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

nice to see you three times Dots!!:H:l:h
Bri left for the hospital....not quite sure what to think...she's at 33 weeks...so this could be the real thing, I suppose
rather an interesting day between her contractions and my literally running to the potty every 15 minutes...
glad you are proud of me, cos my tummy does not like them.
What is this show you are talking about?? Is it on Netflix?
the spammers don't bother me either..I just ignore them

[paulywogg]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Hey all,the spammers do bother me cuz they bring up old threads of topics i'm interested in reading and its all mumbo jumbo,do you guys get afternoon tiredness,or am i just a bum?i hafta drink coffee nesrly every afternoon,33 weeks for Bri already?man that went fast! it could very well be the real thing,but then again she is overly dramatic,hopefully everything goes smoothly if she is truly in labor,Kell's off today so i don't need to watch Louie but she'll probly stop by later,i need to start exercising,i can't believe how many excuses i can come up with,it's humid,i'm tired,i don't feel like changing clothes,i don't feel like getting sweaty etc,etc,i have been taking morning walks but it's onl 20 min,not enough,and a few squats here and there,not enough,oh well,hope everybody has a good rest of the day

[fennel]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

The spammers bug me, too, as it seems that nobody is caring for the site when they are running rampant. Plus, as Pauly said, often an old topic is brought up- I sometimes am fooled into thinking there might be a legitimate update to the thread, but no...it's just spam. I am glad they have been deleted!

Mama, I hope baby Tucky just pops out already. How much maternity leave will Bri get?

Reccie, have you taken your car 'round to the barber shop yet? :H

[fennel]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Today, I took mom out for her thrice weekly walk. We went to the mall, as it was warm and humid outside, which makes for difficult breathing. Unfortunately, she forgot to "charge" up her portable oxygen pack, so it ended up sounding the warning chime after only one lap at the mall. Alarmingly, she was sucking air like a beached guppy, so I had to hurry her home. She is on oxygen 24/7.

As she had no portable options left, I went out and finished her errands while she rested at home. At first, I wanted to strangle her for not charging up the oxygen pack- but, my frustration is really because she is failing, and rapidly. I keep trying to find new ways to keep her going, but the truth is that she is not going to improve.

Anyway, I had a busy day picking up cat litter, cat food, plus bottled water and a natural mouth rinse for her. I am hoping that if she uses the rinse before eating, food will taste better to her. Her appetite is at an all time low again, due in part to dry mouth from medications. It makes food taste awful to her.

When I got home, I cleaned out the guest bedroom closet, which is mostly my stuff. Threw out tons of stuff, got rid of some shelving, vacuumed and washed the floor in there. Handy dude is back outside as we speak.

Mrs. Fen is finding some groovy condo options to look at, which is good. She is awesome at locating properties. She is the one who found this house, plus our cabin.

[fennel]

ONE STEP AT A TIME... AUGUST, 2014

Dottie, I feel for you. So hard to say goodbye to our childhood home...and our folks. :l