Tuesday, May 6, 2025

119.2 - unchanged

DH is golfing for the second day in a row. He has been getting lots of invitations since the association ended. Guys like playing with him. He is a decent player and he is enjoyable to be with - a nice sense of humor.

I am feeling so excited for Peps and DD. When I retired I told my boss about 6 months prior. Then it became official about 3 months prior when they decided to "reorganize" my department and I said no thanks, I'll retire. The last month or so seemed to fly by and amazingly all of a sudden I was done! Such a freeing feeling.

Our houseguest has 3 more days of "vacation" before his trip home. He will be picked up Thursday evening. We had to wing it with his eating at first. He weighs slightly more than twice Justice so I gave him that much dogfood. And I fed him in the evening with Justice. So the next morning he sat staring at us and putting his paw up on DH's leg. When I got up, Moby ran into the kitchen and stood staring into the bowl I had used for his food the night before. I had a sneaking suspicion that meant he was used to eating in the morning so I gave him a small portion. Sure enough his owners said he usually eats once a day in the morning. So I gave him another small portion last night when Justice ate and the rest of the serving this morning when he came asking for food again. Smart dog!

Not sure what I will do today while DH golfs. I could be lazy and go to the pool or I could do something useful and start painting some furniture pieces that I want to lighten up. If I am going to do that before we go home I probably should start it now. Might be a weather dependent decision (we are finally in a summer pattern, so it is hotter, muggier with showers in the late afternoon or evening).

But first I will have to drop DH at golf (in case I need the car), then walk the doggies. Moby is much stronger so I have to keep him reeled in close to keep better control. But they both enjoy long walks.

Have a toothy Tuesday!

202.9 - hey still in the 202s! To me that's huge. I usually have a good rise after a new low. I think the incentive of being so close and my upcoming trip are helping me make eating decisions geared toward weight loss.

I was sent a photo of me at the dog show this past weekend. The comment was about how good I looked. That sure made me feel good. I'll see if I can lift it and put it on TT.

Ron and I had a bit of a Mr. and Mr. Bickerson day yesterday. Not sure where my head was, but I sure did trigger his nerves. Kind of cracked us up. It was good natured nattering back and forth, but for some of my quirks he was just not in the mood. Example: He will ask me a direct question like, "Which tamale would you like; pork or chicken?" How do I answer? : "I don't know. Which would you like? I don't really care." DRIVES HIM NUTS (which I get when he explains... but it's my knee jerk answer - because I truly do not care)!!!!!

I need a new pair of workout athletic shoes/sneakers. I don't know why it kills me to pay so much money for well constructed, good fitting shoes, but it does. I also need shorts that are not workout attire. The price of shorts is killing me, too. Now, I don't bat an eye about spending money on a new puppy or grooming tool or trading out RVs... but damn, spend a buck or two on shoes, socks, underwear or any clothing basics and I'm a cheapo! I'm thinking about checking out St. Vinny's! Though I've never been able to find a damn thing there except for costumes for special school events.

Speaking of spending money on dogs.... Looks like my Lakeland Terrier puppy has been chosen. Yay! Now I just wait for them to tell me he's ready to come and live with me.

Liz, I love your soft spot for Moby and your willingness to step in and take care of the little guy. Making travel arrangements for a dog is not an easy thing. You were really generous to take that on. I hope they are able to figure it out for the trip back to FL.

I am in a rambling mood, so I should sign off before I write a novella!

Funny how we can get on our partner's nerves at times by just not thinking about what their expectations are.

And I think most people have that tendency to spend conservatively in some areas vs others even if it doesn't always make sense. I'm cheap with workout stuff and underwear but spend a lot on clothing and shoes to go out in even if I don't wear them very often. Totally nonsensical.

I am super thrifty in some areas like heat, a/c or water use or getting irked when guests stay and go through 6 times the toilet paper I use - what are they doing in there?!? But I will buy a second car I don't need on a whim!

It is kind of funny how we are okay spending money on some things but not others. I won't spend money on non alcoholic drinks when we are out to eat. I think it is a waste of money and DH always orders a soda!

Buy the good shoes!!! Feet health is everything. I'm a cheapo about many things, but I replace my Tevas whenever little stress cracks show up.

I always do because I learned early, early in life how important shoes are. When blessed with EEEE width feet you learn to pay for what works. I just don't like paying for it sometimes! I used to be able to buy New Balance for between $80-100. Now, only 3 years later I'm looking at paying about $140 for the same shoe.

Oh, I hadn't updated Teva prices in my head. I typically pay $90 -$110, but I bet they're more expensive now too. I've been eyeing Hokas. So ugly they're kind of cute thing? Several co-workers swear by them...

I looked at the Hokas, too. Just too ugly. That sole is just too much for me. I'll stick with New Balance. Roughly the same price.

I think I am experiencing some very mild depression. I realized other than some dog walks and a trip to the grocery store, I haven't left the house in 9 days and have been in my jammies for 2 days. I still enjoy things, but I don't have much interest in doing things. I'm feeling very meh. And I feel like there would be things I could go and do further afield that would be fun, but I would feel bad leaving Kirby. He's so needy and howls when I leave(and is such a maniac around other people, taking him places sounds dreadful). Which makes me think he needs a friend, but he's not very well trained (my fault) so what business do I have getting another dog? Plus I already fill a vacuum canister a day - imagine what havoc two would bring!

I watched the latest Bridget Jones movie on Pea**** last night. (Mad About the Boy). It was really good if you enjoyed the previous Bridget movies!

Gray and somewhat rainy weather pattern here the last few days. I like it.

Anyway, nothing else to report. Hope you all have good days