Tuesday, January 27, 2015

A Good Day.....

I decided today that I feel good enough to make a trip to see my great-grand's at the Princess' house tomorrow.  I want to get some information from her about a product she is selling anyway and that's best handled in person.  Besides, I am getting a bit claustrophobic being indoors so much.  I feel the need to get out for a bit.  

It was a good day today.  Even the Beast didn't do any complaining until this evening.  He didn't go to church because he said he wasn't feeling all that well.  I told him that was up to him and I sure wasn't going to say anything to him about his staying home.

Our icemaker stopped working for some reason and the Beast thought it might be because the filter was clogged.  It took him a while to find the darn thing but he finally did and off he trotted to Lowe's to get a new one.  Our fridge isn't even a year old so that surprised me.  His only complaint was that they are expensive.

He had to turn off the water for a bit and the ice maker in order to remove the filter.  It still isn't making ice but.....that takes 24 hours after it's been turned off.  We'll see how it does tomorrow.  It used to keep the bin filled nicely but lately has been delivering less and less.  I mentioned it to the Beast several days ago but he didn't care.  He doesn't use much ice unlike me.  I like my ice water and especially now that we have the heat on.  I get dehydrated anyway because I am diabetic and it's worse in winter.  Now I am stuck with just drinking cold water but I'll live.

My gf from California sent me a check to use for my trip down to Florida.  It was both a surprise that she would do it and a treat for me.  She has a generous heart.  She actually apologized for it not being more but I was not expecting anything from her.  She only found out about the trip from my blog, which she is now reading regularly since we haven't been able to connect online lately.  She said that way she gets an idea of what's going on with me.

Mustachio told me tonight that he was sorry he misunderstood what I had said yesterday so all is well between us.  As we talked, he said he could tell I was really excited about this upcoming trip of ours.  I told him he had no idea.  I was already planning the clothes and other things I was bringing with me.  I don't want to take my big suitcase so I have to plan what I am taking carefully.  I used to pack for a week with my small one every year when I went to the family reunion but I have gotten out of the habit these  past two years with only making one (overnight) trip to Mustachio's with Chewlee.  I almost wish we could take Chewlee with us but she will be in school.  We can't take her out for a week just so she could see her two aunts down there and where we lived for many years.

Mustachio is planning on making a dive while we are there.  He loves to scuba dive and there are boats there that he can join for the day.  He is hoping his buddy, John, will join him even if it's just to drop a line overboard and do some fishing.  John can't dive but Mustachio wants to include him after the rough time he's had recovering from his auto accident.  He also plans on visiting with another friend from his childhood, James.  They both used to hang out at my house when they were young and they played these long, drawn-out games like Dungeons & Dragons, then they moved on to Axis and Allies.  They could play for a whole weekend and I would have kids all over the place, asleep on every surface of my living room and the boys' room.  It actually was a fun time and we knew where our boys were all the time.  Sometimes they would stop and take a dip in the pool and I always had a huge stack of towels to wash, dry and fold afterward.

We took a short walk down memory lane and that was fun.  It seems like only yesterday all this happened.  Hard to believe that many of those kids are now married with kids of their own.  A few, like Mustachio, still aren't but they are fairly young yet.  It may still happen.

Got to get my butt to bed and get some rest now.  I will be up every two hours to pee if I stick to my normal routine lately.  *Sigh*  But I haven't felt bad during the day so it's not so bad.  Love you all and I was relieved to hear that NY City didn't get hit as badly with snow as was predicted.  I'm sure they are, too.  Take care and stay warm.  ***Hugs***

Monday, January 26, 2015

Some Days Are Better Than Others.....

My son, Mustachio, complained today that he worked both tired and hung over.    I know he had a few of the hair's of the dog to help him out when he got home and he hadn't eaten yet when we were talking online.  I hate when that happens because he gets over-sensitive and misreads things that are said at times.  He also can get morose and he DOES have a lot to be morose over.  But he seems to be making some strides that way and spends less and less time living in the past.  

BUT.....he totally took something I said to him out of context (he didn't read it carefully) and now he's angry with me and probably feels hurt.  I did NOT say what he thought I did, however.  Now I just have to wait and see what happens with him.  We have been such good friends that I hate when this kind of thing happens.  Why he thinks I would say anything bad about him (like compare him to his father), I have no idea.  I once told him a long time ago that he was NOT like his dad.  He felt he could see a lot of his dad in himself.  Maybe the stubbornness when faced with a problem but that's about it.  He will think and think about it and solve the problem just like his dad used to do but that is IT as far as I am concerned.  He doesn't have his dad's capacity for being a bastard and hurting people.  He is NOT a control freak, nor is he cruel.  If he has a few drinks after work, he is at home and not out endangering people by driving drunk.  Usually he does NOT end up with a hangover, either.  So today WAS an unusual one for him.  I hope he keeps that in mind tomorrow when he wakes up and remembers what he said.

I WAS having a nice day.  I spent part of it crocheting on an afghan I started over a year ago.  It took me a bit to remember the pattern but I finally got back *into* it.  It was very nice and very peaceful to do.  It made me remember that I should make one for Sheepie.  I want to make one with a new pattern for Gunner, too.  I sure have enough skeins of yarn....LOL.

The Beast was on his best behavior today but had a heart attack when he picked up his medication for his eye.  It took a few days for the pharmacy to get in since it's both non-generic and very expensive.  Even with our insurance (which paid $125. of it), he had to pay $80.  He was glad to find out there are no refills prescribed....LOL.  I read what it was for and it said infection and pain.  It has an antibiotic and a steroid in it.  Two drops go into the eye near the outside edge.  That's where the little tumor is that the doctor thinks is cancerous.  I forgot to ask when the appointment with the retina doctor is and I know he was notified of that this morning.  I heard him talking to the doctor's office because he had missed the nurse's original call.  I have to remember to ask tomorrow since he's in bed now.

When he used the medication, he complained about how it blurred his vision.  It was blurred before he used it but it was worse, he said.  I found out he's having a real problem reading things even with his glasses on.  Of course, so far, they are just OTC reader's.  He won't find out if he needs real glasses until all the work is done on his eyes.  

I notice that Baron is almost totally healed of all his boo-boo's.  So he will be ready to have his surgery soon.  The vet wanted all the problems taken care of before she would do it.  I know the Beast is full of doubts about it all because he is worried about Baron being put under anesthesia but the idea of KNOWING he has the problems he does and what it means if the surgery is NOT done is even worse.  He will end up doing it but he will be a wreck.

I am heading for bed after I get this posted.  I will be doing more crocheting tomorrow and looking for an interesting pattern for the afghan for Gunner.  I want to do something different than all the usual ones they do for babies.  

Love you all.  Hope your week started out well.  If you live in NY, I feel badly for you with all the weather is dealing out in your area.  Stay warm, dry and do NOT attempt to drive in it!  ***Hugs***
 

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Tried Something New....

Today the Beast bought us lunch at Wendy's.  He went hoping to buy some taco salad (they made the best!) but didn't see it on the list and the place was so damn busy he didn't want to ask about it.  So he got us some of their chili (also good) and got me an Asiago Spicy Chicken sandwich.

I had seen the ads for it but had never tried it.  He knows I like spicy so that's why he got it for me.  I will admit that I was not quite prepared for just how spicy it is but, after a few bites, the sting went away and it was delish!  The bun was different and also very good.  If you like spicy chicken, give it a try.

I have a cold sore for the first time in many, many years.  Not a large one and it actually seems to be fading away once I used some of this Carmex stuff on it.  It stayed small (but sore).  It's almost gone now, thank goodness.

Know all that spam you get in your email?  Let me tell you, I finally got so disgusted with it all that I took a couple hours and unsubscribed to each and every one of them.  I had never subscribed to some of them so they had to be associated affiliates of ones that I HAD subscribed to.  I was so pissed off about the sheer number that I just couldn't stand it any more.  So, one-by-one, I unsubscribed to each of them.  Let me tell you, it was well worth the time I spent.  Ever since, my emails are now NOT filled with what I called spam.  Especially my Yahoo email.  That was the absolute WORST.  Now, I checked it today and had just six emails....all expected.....instead of the usual 40 or so that showed up on a daily basis.  If I missed checking my email for any reason (like when I was ill/hurt), it was a joke how many would accumulate.  It would take me an hour to just delete them.

So, if you have the same problem, take the time to unsubscribe to each one you do NOT want showing up on a daily or even weekly basis.  I can handle my emails now and don't shudder every time I think about checking it.  *Grin*

I'm thinking about asking the Princess for my Chewlee this next weekend.  I haven't spent any real time with her since Christmas eve at Tara's house.  I was in a lot of pain then because I was fairly new on my crutches and it was a real chore getting into Tara's house and even getting out.  I did spend some time with Tonto though and found him to be very different from the last time I had seen him.  But my Chewlee is the apple of my eye because she loves me the way she does.  She likes to spend time here with me and we get to play games online together.  I have a couple of the hidden object games that need doing that I have saved for her.  She can spend hours doing those and she is really good at them, too.  She surprises me at times how quickly she spots some of the objects.  

Well, time to get this posted.  Love you all.  New work week coming up so drive carefully.  Hope you don't get much snow or really cold weather.  But keep warm, dry and be good.  ***Hugs***

A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY LOVING SHEEPIE!

Today is my darling Sheepie's 21st birthday.  I wish her loads of happiness and fun.  I wish her the best of everything and hope to take her out for one of her first legal drinks (now that I can walk again....LOL).  

Be happy dear and give me a call soon.  Love you so much,

Gram

Saturday, January 24, 2015

So Neat To Have Happen.....

I think everyone has heard the horror stories about online romances that turn out tragic or at least don't end up well.  It's nice to see one that actually turns out to be a happy event.  I have an online friend in England that I made around two years ago.  He's a Desert Storm veteran that lost both legs when his plane was shot down.  He's a really nice young man (to ME he's young anyway) since he's around the age of my oldest son.

He met a nice young woman online on the same game site that we play at.  They got to know each other using Skype so they could actually see and talk to each other in real time and no typing.  She was well aware of his handicap and, later on when he had a heart problem, she was then his fiance and she spoke directly with the doctors so knew the depth of the problem.

The romance was not only serious but it seemed almost tragic at the same time.  The prognosis on his heart problem is not good.  But they both were anxious to get married and that time is now just a few days away.  

She flew to England to get married.  He picked her up at the airport and brought her home with him.  The next day he presented her with the most beautiful engagement ring I have seen in ages.  They bought their wedding bands ... well, she bought HIS wedding band.  Her engagement ring included the matching band that they saved for the ceremony.  

England made them wait for 8 days of her being in England before they could go to the registrar to get their marriage license.  Then they had to wait another 16 days for the banns to be published.  Somehow immigration got involved since she is not from either Canada or England or any of the other English ruled lands and that delayed the date another few days.  However, now they will be getting married this Wednesday.

Both Carol, my gf from California, and I have known the happy couple for around the same amount of time.  I have to admit that I don't know which of us met them first or if we met them at the same time.  But we are now considered to be Auntie Carol and Auntie Brat.  That's what I was told the last time he called me.  He always has included his fiance in on our conversations even when they were on Skype together.  

They will be getting married around 9-10am (I forget exactly what I was told....he has a thick accent) and then will meet together with their other online friends to celebrate the marriage once they return home.  They will have a few friends there and then go out to lunch with them afterward before returning home to celebrate with their online friends.  

Everyone agrees that it is wonderful to see something like this happen and be successful.  I think what shocked me was his telling me that she would be flying back to California a couple days after the wedding.  I had forgotten that she had a home there that needs to be sold and she needs to take early retirement from her government job, too.  Then, in order to return to England even though she is married to a British citizen, she will have to get a special visa to return.  Governments all have their red tape....LOL  But that's probably because she is not becoming a British citizen and will retain her American citizenship.  Which is probably smart with his bad heart.  I'm sure she will want to return to the US if something happens to him.  Her family all lives here.

The Beast's eye was better this morning when he got up.  I've asked him several times about it and his prescription that hasn't gotten delivered to our pharmacy yet.  I gather it's not something they regularly carry so it had to come from the warehouse.  I called today and they said they didn't get their normal Saturday delivery so it wouldn't be here until Monday.  I have to call first to make sure it's there.

Another cold night expected but a day in the 50's...shock, surprise!  After that, it's all downhill...LOL  I had hoped to get a bit more done than I did (like clean the rug in my computer room) but I did manage to get folded clothes put away and hung up a few things that needed it.  I neatened up my desk a bit but I give up on it being REALLY neat.  I keep putting things that need attention in a pile that I don't feel like addressing at the moment.  They sit for a few days before I finally give in and do what must be done.  I have a few bills that need paying that I am just being lazy about making out the checks.  I will take care of them tomorrow while the Beast is at church and I won't be interrupted.

Time to post this baby.  Love you all.  Be good and remember....romance is NOT dead!  LOL  ***Hugs***

Kind Of A Post Script......

With all that's gone on the past couple of days, I forgot to mention a couple things.  Number one:  I noticed when I was putting lotion on my legs today that I have obviously been kind of ignoring my left leg due to the problem when I fell.  Guess what?  It's so full of dry skin that I am going to have to take a bath in order to get it all off with my scrungee.....LOL.  I couldn't believe it!  What a maroon I have been.  Oh well.  It's an excuse to take a bath and see how I do getting out of the tub.  I'll let you know.

Number two:  I got so disgusted with the lack of styling of my hair that I got mad, grabbed the scissors and cut it very, very short.  I figure I can let it grow in and get it styled before I go to Florida with my son to see my sisters.  LOL.   I did notice that my hair is about 25% grey now.  It's pretty much around the front of my head from what I could see in the mirror.  I won't color it until it grows out a bit and I get it styled.

It's probably healthier anyway.  My hair was looking a bit dry and kind of overprocessed.  This way it will be all fresh, new hair growth.  That's how much I cut it.  I had maybe an inch and a half of growth that hadn't received any hair coloring.  The rest was toast and was driving me crazy because, even when I set it in rollers, I couldn't really do much with it.  I needed a haircut BADLY.

That's it.  All I wanted to mention that got forgotten when I actually set out to write my posts.  Love you all.  Be good.  ***Hugs***

Friday, January 23, 2015

Computer Problems And Worry About The Beast.....

I have no idea why but I am suddenly having problems with my computer.  First it started warning me that I had better back up my drive or lose it all because problems had been detected with my hard drive.  I did a full scan on it (with repair) and then a Norton anti-virus scan.  Nothing was detected.   But the problems I am having are weird.  

If I am on a site, it will suddenly disappear.  If I am playing a game, it will opt out of it right in the middle of play.  I was trying to read my email and that disappeared.  Any suggestions will be appreciated.

The Beast accidentally touched his eye this evening and the eye went totally black.  I mean he lost the sight in it.  It scared him to death.  He went to bed immediately and hopes that the eye recovers tomorrow.  If not, it's off to the doctor he goes ASAP!  If he recovers, the next time it happens, he goes to the doctor regardless.  I have no idea what is going on but that is scary!

What is truly scary is the fact that he might end up dependent on ME again.  I've been there and it's not fun with him when he is helpless.  He is a rotten patient and would be worse if he was not able to drive.  He loves his independence.  I don't blame him.  I love being able to take myself places I want to go, too.  But if I suddenly have to take him everywhere......no, no, no.......he would become the TOTAL Beast again and that would not bode well for either of us.  Especially now with his new religious ties.  That would never do.

So say a little prayer for him, please.  He is afraid of being blind or nearly so.  His right eye is the one that gives him depth perception, I believe.  He's already a scary driver.  I know him and he would never stop driving until he killed himself or someone else.  So prayers are appreciated.  TYVM!

It was cold last night (right around freezing) and my room never really warmed up.  Even Baron tried sneaking up on the bed last night.  He loves the bedspread....LOL.  But I have it really warm now so it should last through whatever the night holds.  Plus I have socks on my feet and my warmest pair of jammies on.  

Love you all.  Hope you are managing to stay warm and dry.  Be good and be careful.  ***Hugs***