Saturday, June 28, 2025

That bus looks like a hoot to travel in! I kind of love riding in golf carts, so I would enjoy that. It's a shame your SIL is struggling so much. Wheelchairs seem like a good idea. In Italy, (so maybe Spain too?)they have made great efforts to improve accessibility, but I think overall it's tough in Europe because old buildings often have many levels, a step here, a step there, and they're difficult to retrofit.

Today is my last day with my Aunt. We were up at 5am, which was better than 4am yesterday. she is able to sleep for longer periods, and this morning was able to sit up in bed unassisted. She still needs a little assist to stand up. I set up her pills for the week, and a few other things so there is a little less to deal with when they are mostly on their own. I can see my Aunt's stamina is increasing, so they should be okay.

It will be good to see DD tonight, and lay down and sleep, and not get up until I'm done sleeping. :)

I ordered a wheelchair to be delivered tomorrow morning for our last 3 days. SIL agreed to it so we don't have to worry about getting to a museum or palace and not have one available. $100 well spent!

Enjoy your uninterrupted sleep!

5 sleeps until Kirby and I leave for MI. Liz, I imagine your SIL's health makes it difficult to relax and enjoy your trip. It's kind of you and your other SIL to help make it happen for her. DD, so glad your aunt is mending! And Peps, that poor boy. I can't imagine how painful this is for his family and emphasizes why you were struck by his family's poise under such cir****tances.

I've been sallying forth with small projects on my list - oiling the teak bench in my shower, organizing the laundry room, putting frosted film on a small bathroom window in the powder room to match the door in there and protect the wallpaper from fading, mixing paint hardener into spoiled paint after the last painter left a wooden stir stick in the bucket. Today I think I will tackle the dust in the cat patio. And some laundry and more pile tidying.

I think that is it for me. I'm watching Miss Austen on PBS passport about Jane's sister, Cassandra, disposing of her letters. While "scholars" call it a travesty, why should they feel entitled to her private correspondence with her family and closest friend?? Voyeuristic vultures!

Take care all!

You must be looking forward to getting to Michigan before it gets too much hotter there. Maybe Kirby will swim in the lake there and really get over his water fear.

Greetings all

The sun is out big so I will T shirt today. I have made my list and completed step one (hair washing) and preparing for step two which is taking stuff to the gallery and changing out the big bills for the small ones needed for customers. Not sure I can keep it as exact as our new treasurer hopes but I think she at least understands all the adjustments that have to be made. After that I swear it is gym even though I am tempted to skip. No need to go to studio today so no excuses. DH is steadily working on that back room but he has this talent for seeming very busy but just moving things around. We shall see.

Liz you are a good egg (remember that phrase?) for helping your SIL enjoy the trip. The cart looks great - that is how I would like to do a city. Reminder: I know you know to keep your SIL well hydrated. It is really easy for older and unwell people to get low. Have fun.

Peps loved that TT picture - at least until I learned the cir****tances of that gathering. Still a great photo. Sounds like a fine memorial for a good kid. Nothing is harder than a funeral for a child. Promise that has vanished.

House hold repairs CC. They are endless! I am thinking of stopping by an open house at a place with an ocean view which I would love. But probably not. Will Kirby have his playmate in MI?

DD glad your aunt is improving. You should feel good about how you have helped and also good about it being about time to move on. Your plants need you too......

We watched the rest of Fubar last night. There is a second season though I don't know if it is out yet. I can wait...

Peps I looked at the dog show schedule and it is unlikely I will arrive early enough for the classes. Airedales and BT's are just to early. More like mid day for me.

Diane S

We had the cart driver/tour director stop at one point so I could buy 3 large water bottles!

An assortment of little slugs headed to the gallery:

These guys make you laugh with those big toothy grins!

121.5. Down again! Yikes! Will increase my calories again ( to 1500) and reduce my dose back down to 2 mg. I had over 1600 calories yesterday!

We are in Milwaukee visiting DSD and SIL. Went to the zoo, hung out at the pool and will be heading to PF Changs for dinner soon!

Wheelchair of your own for SIL sounds perfect Liz!

DD, have fun visiting DD. Safe travels home!

Peps, so sorry to hear about your former student. What a tragedy!

CC, MI soon! Perhaps Kirby will be brave and take a swim in the Lake! Are you chartering a plane again? Will be good to see your Dad and Claudia again!

DS, all those slugs! You have been busy!

I am. The thought of 3 days with Kirby in the car is more than I can endure! Hopefully he does some swimming!