What Did You Do Today?

[gja1000]

I'm in Oklahoma tonight. We had a nice drive up here. We took the back roads and went through a million little towns, well 12 at least. It takes a little longer but definitely more interesting than zipping up the interstate. We stopped and bought some chocolate at this amazing little store. I'm tired but not sleepy yet. It's only 9:00PM, and mom is sound asleep.

[DianaB]

Janet, try taking some meds like Tylenol PM or there's an ibuprofen PM. I took some of the ibuprofen PM while we were on our trip and I slept so good but not hard enough that I had trouble waking up in the mornng. Maybe you should get some over the weekend and try it before you take it on a work day. It would help you get some much needed rest.

Gayle, I hope you have a good time on your trip with your Mom!!! We bought some sugar-free chocolate in Eureka Springs and I soooo wish that I would have bought more of it!!! It was sooo good!!!!

Lindsey, I agree with the others......if you're not happy with your new job and there's an opening at another place that you applied.....then go for it!!! No reason to waste your time where you're at.

Sandy, I hope you get a lot done this weekend on your home!!! I can't wait to see pictures after you move in!!!

Today I ate a late lunch and my blood sugar dropped on me enough that I was shaky. I hate that feeling and today it pretty much drained me. I finally perked up after 2 or 3 hours. I think that by not eating any carbs it takes longer for the blood sugar to come back up. I did check it soon after I ate and it was much better but the feeling of being low lasted a lot longer.

[judy]

That sounds bad, Diana! Do you carry a sucking candy or a juice with you? I remember people with diabetes doing that.

Hope your trip is good, Gayle.

Janet, I am not surprised you are not sleeping. Maybe a long walk before bedtime would help. All of the adrenalin you have had in your body lately has to work its way out, and be replaced by calming chemicals your body makes. Exercise does create some calming hormones.

Linds, I haven't read your job posts yet. I'm sorry to see that you aren't happy.

Sandy, how is the house coming along?

I haven't been on for about a week! I've been busy and also making the transition from summer to fall. My friends are gone, the pool closed on Tuesday, and it is not summer anymore!

I went for my last swim on Tuesday, and said goodbye to the pool. All of my bathing suits are washed, and so are my pool towels. I took my plants inside, and the hummingbird feeder has to be washed out and put away. I bought winter bird feeders, but I have to wait until bear hunting season is over before I put out any feeders.

It is, as usual, so beautiful here. The leaves are changing, and there is no other place I would want to be in the fall.

I went to Cobbleskil, a town about an hour from here, yesterday. The flood has ravaged some towns. You can see houses leaning on their sides because the water eroded the foundations. Whole towns have been wiped out. The road crews are out, repairing, all over the place. Coming from NYC, where road work takes years, if it is done at all, I am so impressed with how quickly repairs are
done here. On my trip, yesterday, I saw a field of corn completely wiped out. I remember seeing them planting that field in the spring or early summer. All of that work! There are wooded areas where the trees have all been knocked down by the flood. Nature is amazing! Trees that were there for years and years, all down, with their roots pulled out. The trees and land will take care of themselves, but there are many people whose homes have been wiped out. They have no money, and these families are who I worry about. Where do you go up here when your home or your trailer has been washed away?

I'm in two writing groups. One overloaps the other because of the flooding. I don't like this schedule, but I love the writing groups. I have to call my pottery teacher, and go get some of my work done over there. I had put away all of the things I had wanted to do in the house for the summer. It's a good thing I did that, because I really am not sure now what I want to get done. That summer break put things into perspective, and now I am looking at things with a new eye.

The kids are good; back in school, and doing their usual. Steve is as grumpy as always. Jessie has been having really bad headaches, and I am worried that they might be new symptoms of her MS. She will go to the doctor before long if they don't go away. They could be migraines, or stress headaches, she says. I worry about her all the time.

I'm going into town today to read something I wrote at an art gallery opening, along with other writers. It should be fun. I hope they have good food there!

I have been keeping my weight down, but it's up to 130, from 128.5 or 129, so I will have to cut back a bit. I have added fruit, more veggies, and this week, I am adding dairy. Next, I get to add grains, and that's about it, I think.

[Janet]

Take some pictures please Judy....I just know it has to be really beautiful there.

Today...I woke up tired, didn't sleep well again. I got busy anyway and rearranged my bedroom and put some of the plastic tubs of Mom's things that I want to save in a closet until after everything is out of her house. It looks really nice, but boy am I pooped!!! It's only 6:30 and way too early for bed, but I'm soooo sleeply. I'm taking your advice Diana and taking a Tylenol PM tonight. Hopefully it will help.

Tomorrow I'm meeting my older brother Jerry in at Mom's to bring things down from the attic. We cleaned out and boxed the items in the living room so now have room to bring stuff down. There are a few things I'm anxious to see and bring home. My younger brother has yet to help do anything. He did come Friday and went through the old 45 records to see which ones were his and that was about it. The three of us made plans to meet on Sunday, but Brad called Jerry and cancelled. Jerry wasn't too happy with him. Told him that we were going to go ahead and box things up and he could just buy what he wants. Brad seems to bring out the worst in us. Brad still doesn't call me...only speaks to me in person.

I really wish all this was done. I'm ready to change jobs. There was an ad in the paper for a secretary (my skills) at the Sewer Dept. but I need to get all this stuff done first. Mom's monies were all transferred to an Estate Account so this morning before I rearranged my room...I paid all her bills that were due.

The last few months we sat down and did them together....I felt really alone and missed having her here to tell me..."you just fill them out, I'll sign my name"....LOL.


Just a quick question....I've been keeping track of what time Jerry and I spend at Mom's going through things and cleaning...can we charge that to the estate? Jerry is upset that Brad will inherit the same as us and not do any of the work.....me....I don't really care....I'm counting on Karma to bite him in the arse!!

[gja1000]

Judy, you are so busy and doing so many fun things!!!

Janet, things will work out for you - just look at Sandy! I know it sucks right now, but in time, everything will be better.

I drove about 11 hours yesterday, about 700 miles, but I am so glad I got home yesterday. Today I have the whole day to get ready to go to Colorado day after tomorrow. I've been to the grocery store, washing, packing and getting Gary's medical stuff ready to go. FIFTEEN oxygen tanks, oxygen concentrator (pick that up tomorrow), oxygen tubing, insulin pump supplies, insulin and back up insulin (in case you drop a bottle and it breaks), insulin pens and needles (in case the insuliln pump stops working and you have to give insulin shots), nebulizer and nebulizer medication, 10 days of daily medications (we won't be gone that long, but I like to have extras), medications for headache, cold, cough, etc. (we'll pretty much be in the boonies for 5-6 days).

Now, this doesn't count the MOUNTAIN of hunting clothes, boots, long handle underwear, etc etc. Oh, did I mention THREE GIANT ice chests and three suitcases. Like I said before, we will look like the Beverly Hillbillies driving down the road!

[judy]

I am speechless, Gayle! You are such a wonderful person. You take such care of Gary, and really knock yourself out to make sure that his health issues are taken care of. And, you don't complain! Now, that's love!

You are an inspiration to me. I also cannot believe how much energy you have!

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by judy

I am speechless, Gayle! You are such a wonderful person. You take such care of Gary, and really knock yourself out to make sure that his health issues are taken care of. And, you don't complain! Now, that's love!

You are an inspiration to me. I also cannot believe how much energy you have!

I agree!! I think that you are amazing to do all of this for your husband!!!! BTW.....don't forget the kitchen sink.......you didn't have that on your list!!!!! LOL

Janet, I hope the pill worked. They usually help me.

As for paying yourself for cleaning......I would think that you could......after all you ARE the executor of the estate but I'd check with your lawyer first. You also can take executive fees out for being the executor. I don't know what's fair so again....ask your lawyer. Sounds like Brad is definitely acting spoiled!!!!

Judy....I'm so sorry to hear that your days at the pool are over!!! I know that our pond has been too cool for awhile and I really hated that. Your activities sound like so much fun!!! I'm glad that you've gotten involved in some things that you really enjoy!!!

This last weekend was ........hmmmmmmm.......stressful.......and fun!!!! On Saturday I went to a few garage sales. It was raining.....finally......but I knew that a few of them were inside. I found some shirts for myself. I know that I'm losing weight but still I wanted something "new". Besides Amy will be able to wear them later. Glen watched the kids while I went because Dae Lynn got to finally go up and visit Damon. She said that they had a good talk and she was pleased with how things were going with him (which made today a HUGE surprise to all of us.......you'll have to read my other post.). Being with the kids ALL day is so stressful......but Glen knew that and he came home to help fix supper and help out.

Yesterday after church Glen and I were invited to Jaci and Nate's house for lunch. We took the 4-wheelers and rode all over everywhere!!! We went probably 30 miles or so and didn't make it back until well after dark. It was a lot of fun!!! Being with Jaci always makes us smile because she is such a fun person. Nate is more serious but they balance each other out!!! Jaci is the wild one.....Nate is the cautious one....and that's VERY evident when they are on the 4-wheelers!!!

While we were riding we came across a place that had a greenhouse but there was no house there and the gate was locked. I've been wanting a greenhouse really bad so we found out who owns the property and Glen's going to call and ask them if they'd be interested in selling it. It's not quite as big as I'd really like but it will let me know how much I'll really use one. I've really been getting into growing orchids!!!! They are soooo pretty and right now I have one that's rebloomed and two more that are getting ready to rebloom as well!!! I really hope the man sells it!!!

[judy]

Sounds like you had a good weekend, Diana. I bet Jaci gets her adventurous side from her mama! Seems like you and Glen are getting along well.

I got out for a couple of errands today. I took the dogs, and then went to the dog run with them. They are sleeping on the kitchen floor right now!

It is such a beautiful day today!!!

[Janet]

Jerry and I worked at Mom's. It was our second day in the kitchen and Wednesday we'll be able to finish that room up. Then we will have to start in on her camper and that will be about as bad as the whole house...lol. Won't be much longer and then it will be all done.

Mom's car insurance is due the 29th, I'm hoping to get something done with it before then. If we turn it back in (since it was a lease) they will charge the estate for the balance. There may be another dealer willing to buy it and then we can pay off the balance of the lease and they will be able to make a profit when they sell it.

Tomorrow I have to run to the attorneys office again and then the jewelers. I inherited Mom's ring and had it resized. Well it was warmer and my hand must have been swollen because now it is really loose. I have a few more things to do and then relax at home till the afternoon route. I may even treat myself to a nice lunch.

[Tiramisu]

Sounds like we all had a regular day, except we had rain!!!!

Almost ex is trying to draw divorce out more, but I'm not giving in or playing any more games. I told my lawyer that I'm about to go all country hick tire tool on getting this settled. I'm ok, just aggravated with this. He says I don't get half for the tractor because it was a gift ... He financed it, in his name, mine not involved.

I need to get back on match.com and make my profile totally different ... Looking for a wild man!

[gja1000]

LOL! Sandy you make me laugh!!!! You go girl - I can just see you swingin' that tire tool.

Janet, it will be over soon, but it is so much work - take care of yourself!

[Janet]

It is a lot of work, but it's been okay. Jerry and I have gotten along really well in this stressful situation. We both remarked that during all this at Mom's, we've agreed on almost everything.

[gja1000]

Originally Posted by Janet

It is a lot of work, but it's been okay. Jerry and I have gotten along really well in this stressful situation. We both remarked that during all this at Mom's, we've agreed on almost everything.

I'm really glad to hear that. How is he feeling?

[Janet]

He seems to be feeling okay. He is still smoking but his daughter bought him those non-nicotine cigarettes, no smoke, just water vapor and he uses them quite a bit. He gets in a coughing spell at times that scare me, but he comes out of it. I just make sure I do whatever may hurt him. Thanks
for asking about him.

[DianaB]

I'm glad to hear that things are going well with Jerry. I wish that he was feeling better and am glad to hear that he's smoking the replacement cigarettes.

Have you found anything special at your Mom's???

My Mom's not a collector of anythng much. I don't figure that when I get her things that I'll get any surprises. She does have a nice bedroom suit that was my Grandma and Grandpa's and I've let her know that I want that. It's not antique but it is a really nice set. Other than her jewelry (and there's only 2 or 3 rings) and pictures there's not much I would like to have.