One Step at a Time - August 2016

[paulywogg]

Hey all, was in a panic when I couldn't get on this morning for hours! Thank goodness I have some of you on fb just in case it ever shuts down around here, hubs is working today, meh,I like our Sunday to be spent together, oh well, he's not complaining so I guess I won't either, hope everyone is enjoying their day

[paulywogg]

And I'm trying to give up soda again, found some green apple Perrier and it just don't cut it!!!

[abcowboy]

Have you tried any of the San Pellegrino's Pauly? I drink those, and Perrier, with the odd Coke Classic thrown in...

[NoraC]

Have you tried Topo-Chico? I have heard that is good. I'm going to try it the next time I go to the Hispanic market around here. I know that they carry it.

I was also in a panic this morning, Pauly, as you very well know.

[paulywogg]

I like the coconut St.Croix but it's kinda hard to find, thinking I'm just whining cuz I want a diet coke but they give me headaches and the real one makes my tummy hurt

[NoraC]

I have to give up Diet Coke. And I've been drinking so much ice-tea that I'm floating. Time for something else.

[NoraC]

Red - thank you for checking in. I can absolutely imagine that this is an extremely hard time for you. That is a long friendship. Of course, you are grieving that. I am so grateful that you still have your friendship with his daughter. You have been there for her for so long.

I know what you mean about friends or boyfriends. I am the same way. You can count my friends on one hand. Only two of them live in this state. One is married and busy. The other one is the one that I go play bingo with.
Which brings me to a suggestion. Yes, I know, I know........the last thing you want are any suggestions. But, have you looked into some adult classes or activities. Might meet some nice people? Someone I work with went sailing every Wed with her married cousin & a crew. She ended up meeting someone that sailed on their boat. Been together for 2 years now. Taking your puppy to a dog park. When you see his daughter, take her to places where there are people around - paint nite, or something like that.
My point is that you are beautiful but more important than that - you are such a wonderful, caring person. As soon as you are out around people, they will see that and gravitate to you. :heartbeat:

And, you never have to fake it here. We have installed a permanent blankie fort. Always open. :hug:

[NoraC]

SK - Now I understand what you mean. We are lucky that we haven't had that much drama around here. Not always the case for sure but for the most part.
Can you start looking for your new place now or do you have to wait? I'm sure you are anxious to get settled in your new home.

[Lizann]

Haha I was in a panic this morning too, when I couldn't get on.

SK, yes BIL is working with several head hunters.

Red, I like Nora can count me friends on one hand as well. I had tons of friends when the kids were in school, but now not so much. I'm just not a social person.

[SKendall]

Nora, I have to wait until my lease runs out in October. Hopefully, I will find a place by then. I was sitting on my patio with coffee this a.m. and the upstairs neighbor is calling me crazy bitch. It's all very unpleasant.

[aihfl]

I'm sorry to hear that. I got welcomed to my building with a threatened lawsuit. The unit below mine sustained water damage because the prior owner of my unit did not fix a clogged AC air handler drain causing water to drip through the ceiling and drywall below. Although the unit below is occupied by renters and not the owner, they took it upon themselves to sue the condo association, which of course was dismissed for lack of standing. The rocket scientist in the office then told them to sue me, since I was the new owner and therefore responsible for the damages. I consulted the attorney who handled my divorce who said again, they had no standing, but if they did sue me, he'd represent me in court for a flat five hundred bucks. So it might cost me five hundred bucks to get their case tossed out again. I don't understand why they're not holding their own landlord responsible, or why they don't even understand that after the filing fees and court costs from having two cases dismissed, they could have just paid for their own drywall and ceiling repair. I have no control over them, though, so I'm not going to let it cause me undue stress.

[Lizann]

Aihfl, I'm sure I don't get it either! Why not sue the prior owner, you weren't even there when it happened. Shouldn't renters insurance or even homeowners insurance cover that? I'm guessing they think they're going to get a huge settlement. So unfair.

[techie]

Just dropping by to say hello. Sorry to hear about all the renter woes. Always best to document everything. It's easy to do and you never know when you may need that information. Best of luck xoxo

[Lizann]

Happy Monday morning. Cloudy and humid here, but I am going to try and enjoy each summer moment as it is almost over. How the heck did that happen? Did some reflecting this morning and honestly it has been a bumpy summer for sure. I have come thus far without drinking through it. And there my friends is the silver lining. It promises to be another exciting/emotional week here. Joe (Cjs bf) texted me last night. We are going to a resturant on the Hudson Sunday night. He will propose there in front of the families. (Sigh). They leave for st. Croix on the 10th to hopefully close on the property. BIL continues interviewing and waiting to get a job. I am doing my best to make sure sissy is distracted and that she eats. She has lost a lot of weight. Erin will be by in a bit. She went to her inlaws beach house and brought home a ton of fresh jersey veggies. On the agenda today cooking my little heart out. Hubs is dieting and Mark is away on business so I will bring food over to sissy. Well that's my day guys. Hope it's a great AF Monday for all of us. Hoping you guys all check in and post. I could use a distraction from my woes.
You know I love you all:hug:

[ToMyHealth]

Was upset I couldn't get on MYO yest but finally did last night. Was lazy over weekend. Finally, after dinner I took a walk. Am finding my days to be up, down, certainly not consistent.
Need to get consistent with taking sleep aid. Again, last night I took 1/2 Unisom without checking time (had not slept yet) and it was 2:30. Climbed back in bed at 3:30 and then got up at 9:30. Ugh!
Good news is I have my list made starting with a workout (indoors, as too late to run outside).
We had similar situation in our upstairs condo. Something about AC drain getting plugged & backed up into lower unit. It was determined it was a design flaw. Dh started pouring bleach down this drain once/month. Owner below thought we should pay also. Not. Anyway, when dh talked to contractors he asked if his homeowners insurance was covering it. Guy didn't have. He also did not have Home Watch & he spends 2 weeks/year there. Another kicker: he is an insurance salesman.
Liz, fact that summer is almost over doesn't hit our radar anymore. Both of us used to be sad this time of year. In fact, for us it started on 4th of July realizing summer was half over. Now we look forward to being out of rainy season on Oct 1. And by rainy we mean yes, it rains pretty much everyday but certainly not all day. Late afternoon.
Anyway, along with Liz, wish everyone a great AF Monday and start to week!