Soggy shoes

Hope your Christmas was special.  All went as planned here, but my sister is very pale and not looking well at all.  Even though she has not done any shopping or meals, she is very tired, but her tests are all normal.  We'll be getting together at her house Saturday when her great grands come and tear apart the house.  She will do anything when they are involved, whether it's advisable or not.

 

I do like the baskets with burlap ribbon and will hopefully remember this next year. I wonder if wrapping a strip around the galvanized pieces would look odd.  Since there are four large ones, I'm thinking it would.

 

 

If you look closely, you will see a pair of moccasins outside the door.  They weren't a part of the plan, but Bud decided to let loose an entire day's worth of wetness at our front door.  Inside.  For some reason, litter boxes are not his thing and I can't trust him since he roams.  Mark is not happy about his shoes!

 

 With hardwood floors and no way to prevent urine from seeping between boards, we really need to develop a plan.

 

Meanwhile, they enjoyed their Christmas.  Three brat cats.  I carefully touched Missy, and picked up Nitzy for a minute.  She flinched and pulled back, he looked like I was close to losing an eye.  Flea meds today if it rains, otherwise they won't come in.

 

And I found the biggest bags EVER at the $ store.  They're huge!  So much easier to transport the kids' gifts.  I used to wrap but really, do they care?  Nope.  Just get to the gift as soon as possible.  I bought several for next year since they are the only I've seen this size.  There's three pair of boots in boxes, a pair of jeans, and pajama pants in this bag!  I sure do miss all the stores that closed locally, really limited options now.

 

 

 So relieved the headache is gone. I plan to relax and do a little shopping this week.  Maybe I will get back to the sampler I started.  Where the hell is it?

 

Thanks for visiting!

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Control

T'was the day of the Christmas and all through the house
there was good food and good gifts for family and spouse.
But if Krampus was there, he would be using his switch
to punish the piggishness of the overindulging bitch.
The holiday tradition of cookies cakes and treats
was not handled well by the gal addicted to sweets.
So here she sits bloated with tight pants and waist,
upset with her gluttony, the display was a disgrace.
So all that is left is secured in the basement,
while hoping to find other healthy replacements.
But like a forbidden love that can't be relinquished,
the craving for chocolate is hard to extinguish.
Should she try on the jeans she can no longer wear,
or stand in the mirror totally naked and bare?
That should do it!  It's impossible to deny,
the treats she is stuffing go right to the thighs.
And look at the stomach from back front and side,
the shock on her face is almost as wide!
She thought she could handle a few now and then,
but soon realized it was happening again.
Will power is necessary to reach a goal,
but that will never happen until she has control.
Chocolate consumption can't be gradually decreased,
to stop the addiction it must be totally ceased.
Damn it.

Merry Christmas

Wishing you all a joyous day.

 

Simple this year, ham & swiss, philly steak sliders and pasta salad.  Christmas day will be our requested garlic chicken breasts and cheesy potato casserole with salad.  That's it.  No intention of running around trying to find things for a large dinner at the last minute, but since I am better, I can certainly have them over for a simple meal. 

 

My thoughts are with our friends in Las Vegas, dealing with their loss.  His mass will be the day after Christmas, his absolute favorite holiday.

 

Merry Christmas to you and yours. 

Embrace the joy, shut down political talk, and celebrate your loved ones as if it will be their last Christmas.

 

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To the ER and back

Yep.  It was so severe I could not take it any longer.  Way too sudden and severe after hours of no pain so I decided it was time.  Thank goodness the CT scan showed nothing but a few bitchy areas and one very large crabby spot.  It seems that the fire I made last week to burn all the extra wood, and the thick smoke that I had to turn away from, irritated my sinuses to the point of them rebelling.  They are filled with fluid (?) which is why Mucinex did not work.  They are trying steroids and nasal sprays, no more Advil, loaded me with meds while there, along with an antibiotic just in case.  I have a Medicare advantage plan so this trip by ambulance will cost a goodly amount.  But that's fine.  I save every month on the policy so it evens out.

 

I wanted to show you a photo of the doors we made to replace the ones on the new cabinets.  We used MDF panels instead of poplar since we already dished out a bit too much on these custom pieces, and it's much more stable.  If these fail, we'll worry about it then.  And I also think the black handles were a bit much and will try a painted knob with a thin black colonial latch.  'Ya think?  The planks are much more pronounced, the others were barely noticeable.  Mark likes the handles so I'll compromise.  Six months with them, six months with painted shaker knobs.  Hmmm.  Now where did I put those handles …..

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Four year old Sophia is a pink fanatic and wanted a truck and a horse. I searched and searched, came across a line called Lori Dolls and found her the perfect one.  There is a horse trailer that goes with it called Hoofing-it but it's been out of stock everywhere.  Hopefully we can get one with a horse soon.  The truck has 6" dolls and horses with other accessories, found them through Target.  Never heard of them before but I don't have little ones, (just that big 80 year old and a skinny 75 year old). 

 

I hope you're all well and not stressed about the holiday.  I plan to finish up a few items for gifts, wish I had the time to just browse the bargains but this week was not conducive for that.  In a few days, the day that people prepare for many weeks in advance, will be over.  Just like the prep for a wedding, it is unfortunately over in a day.  But I hope the spirit continues.  I will be thinking of Frank's family and how they will manage.  Our hearts are very heavy.

 

Stay safe, hug tightly.

 

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My nasty head

Thank you all for the emails asking about my headaches.  I thought there was improvement until yesterday.  This morning we were informed of our lifelong and wonderful friend's death from an auto accident last night.  Couching, sneezing, bending, turning, all bring on severe pain, and so does crying. Maybe that's why it's so bad today.  No dizziness, no nausea, no light sensitivity.  The pain traveled for four days but has settled on my right side and temple.  If this continues, I will go to the hospital and hope a CT scan will be done.  Thank you all for your concern.

 

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Who won?

 

Random scrambled and chose the winner...
Lynda Ruth Bowers #47
Please contact me Lynda!  You have until Friday evening.
There were 92 total entries with comments and emails, thank you all for participating.

Sorry I am so late.  I never get headaches and have had a severe one for four days, was unable to start the long list on time.  I plan to call the doctor tomorrow.

Again, thanks to all and my apologies for tardiness.

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