What's new Wednesday Sept. 8th

Bev:
Margo posted on Facebook that she took him to the bus....she's feeling like a failure, but we all know she did everything she could to hold it together.

Thanks Pat.  I was just worried about her safety.  It's good to know that she is OK.  She put up with a lot before she came to the realization that she had to do what was good for her.  The end of any relationship is sad.  But sometimes it's what is needed.  Being miserable is no way to live.
Bev

Hi Pat and my OFF family:

I'm so excited for you going on this trip. How I'd love to stow away in your suitcase. I've always wanted to go to Germany. Have a great time.

I haven't resolved my problems yet. When I was at Petco yesterday, the cashier told me to call 211 (United Way referral) to get help from LA energy assistance (It's LA HEEP or something like that), so I did when I got home. The United Way person referred me to their Council on Aging instead, saying the LA HEEP took 90 days to get approved. The outreach person at the aging council wasn't in, so I'm still waiting to hear from her. I called her back this morning, and the person said that if I left her a message yesterday, she'd call back. So now I wait. But I don't have much time to wait; the bill is due on Friday.

Scooter looks OK but the litter box is a mess ... he is peeing up a storm. I'm so worried about him. Unfortunately, I can't take him to the vet until next Friday because I don't have money and they want cash up front. I called two vet clinics yesterday. I just hope it's not diabetes because I know Scooter won't let me do what I had to do with Kittle.

Well, it's back to work today. My desk is being moved because they hired a new person and they want her to work with a trainer (funny, I didn't work with a trainer). So now I'll be sitting next to the printer that doesn't really work and next to Mark, who's in my age group and really a nice guy. I kind of liked my little area next to the wall ... it was quiet and there was no one near me. This one is nearer to the break room.

Anyway, hope everyone has a good day.

Good mornin' ya'll.

You were right everyone. I can type in the box on my iPad if I change to text. However, I did that this AM, and submitted it. Just now I got on again to see what's happenin with the later posters, and my post isn't there. HMMM. Not that anything I said was earth shattering!

Drove to the Commissary and got a few groceries. First time driving since my shoulder surgery. I waited until it was six hours after my last percocet. My DH went with me and he didn't leave finger indents on the dash board, so I guess I did OK.

There is some mix-up on my PT. The discharge nurse wrote the name of one place on my papers - the one I went to last time and would like to go to again. The Dr. office wants me to have in home PT for a week and the place I want to go to doesn't do that. I called the place the Dr. said to call and they had never heard of me. I REALLY want to get more PT going. Right now I am just doing the 8 things I was told to do on discharge. Frustrating!  I am so ready to get this shoulder working!! I told my son it's like someone gave me a brand new gift but said I couldn't use it!!

I found 2 tiny little ants on my counter a little while ago. Did they come in with the groceries?  Couldn't find any trail of them anywhere. But now while I sit here at my desk I KNOW I can feel those little buggers crawlin all over me!

Everyone have a fantabulous day!!

Carolyn, don't overdue. Remember the tortoise and the hare. Sometimes it's good to take it slow. . . You amaze me at how you handle tough situations. You just jump in there and whip them into shape don't you?

Good Morning,
I'm bored... I should be scrapbooking while I have so much down time, but so far I've resisted. I have my MRI at 7:30 tomorrow morning. It will be good to have that over with and to have definitive results. So next week I should have a better idea of whether my cancer came back or not. I'm thinking not, but I need it on paper.
Julia

hi all ! i was on this am but did not want to start the thread- so glad to see Pat!

michael was delivered to the bus terminal- which moved!-- with more than an hour to wait- they lock the inside doors at 6 so he had to wait in a shelter (it rained and was windy so i'm glad for  the shelter--) til 715 or 730---anyhow- i have not heard otherwise that he had any more probs--
next step from him is to see how soon-hopefully not for a few weeks- he is driving back with a truck to get "stuff"--better bring the police escort cuz mom does NOT want him on property after the horrible hurtful things he said to her......i'm not going into detail now but he is one ungrateful person....

and i miss him---tho---i KNOW in my heart it was the right thing--

he looked like a 150 yr old sitting there in tears tho.....

so---the dogs and i will have to develop new routines and we slept like babies!!!!

we lost power at the bank at 115 yesterday so had a slight delay in getting on today and i am at a diff branch--but it's all good- two days this week and three next that i would have been off (=no $) so i'm filling in for a vacationer!

well- it's been busy  but i have seen all of the wonderful support from all of you- i cannot tell you all how important it is to know that i can vent, etc.....not everyone may agree with my decision or choices but i have to take care of self- i have done the best i can for him and now- it's my turn becuz i am seeing myself turning nasty and sour like him and i won't let it happen!

i am woman and i am ROARING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tonite is walmart and then the dogs and i need to develop a plan of attack for cleaning and fixing up MY 9our!) trlr! i do have a macaw for sale!somehow the last bird HE acquired has become MINE-yukko

hugs and prayers............

  Margo,
   I don't comment often...you did the right thing.  I'm not married ..have been divorced for over 20 years...but I'm having similar issues with my kids.

  I finally told them..its MY time..you have to take care of yourself.  I'm so sorry this has happened and he should not have said anything hurtful to your mom...just remember we are all here.

 Vent all you want and remember "this too shall pass" !  good luck sweetie and keep smiling.

 Marcy

Hi Pat,

 It's almost 6pm and I'm just getting back to type a few. Had a wonderful chat with Pat B from Savannah last night. Some of you "oldies" may remember her. She couldn't believe I was still hanging out here. I told her she should stop by. She stays in touch with Patti D. I told her to be sure to say hi. I had wonderful weekend stay with Pat in Savannah on my "road trip to meet my sisters" four years ago. Can't believe it's been that long. What a wonderful freeing experience that trip was.

Anyway, I was jolted out of a sound sleep at almost 7am this morning by the sub dispatcher. I had to call her back as it evidently had rung 3 times already. By the time I got to it she was gone. So I was at a middle school for 4 hours today. I'm available for subbing Wednesday-Friday for now (that is unless something more interesting comes up then I'm NOT available!) Just can't talk myself into keeping time with anyone else's schedule at age 61~ I had taken a Tylenol PM and it actually worked as I was sawing logs when that phone rang!

 I've got my little tent trailer all spiffied up. My friend Lynn and I are taking it out for a trial run this weeked just about 20 miles from here. A beautiful little park on the Snake River. Debbie G, if you're lurking wish you were close enough to go with me. Remember how we've talked about meeting "in the middle?"

Leaves are actually starting to turn so I imagine this weekend will be the first and last til spring. Did find out on line that come March and age 62 besides qualifying for my SS I can also get a Senior Access Pass that has major discounts at National Parks, Federal and state campgrounds. Sometimes up to 50% off. That will help a lot as this weekend we'll pay $20.00 per night just to camp and connect to electricity. Don't need the electricity other than we want to play cards in the camper and I don't have any other kind of light in there yet.

Margo, so glad to hear that things are going ok. Never easy but hopefully it will get better for you.

Pat, have a wonderful time.

Julia, you are in my thoughts. I'm sending positive vibes.

Ida, hope  you are better.

Eileen, Hope things work out for you and perhaps a payment plan. I know you haven't had time to get caught up from your move.

Everyone else, sending warm thoughts your way.

Karen -- when you turn 65 you can get a "Golden Pass" that will get you into all the major National Parks for FREE!!!
It's good for your lifetime and it covers everyone in the car with you.  Major $$$ savings.