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whodat111/susan posted an update Sunday, Mar 20, 2022, 8:44am EDT, 2 years, 2 months ago
Hi Potties! Time to catch up again.
Katie - Kermit (our 2017 Forester) also has the inside gas lock.
We loved the old eBay but when they bought out Paypal & made it mandatory to pay, I quit them almost completely. They accessed my checking account & were rude when I called to complain that they weren't authorized to do that. Probably haven't bought thru them in over 15 years but use them for research on prices & item information. Do buy once in a blue moon on Etsy w/my Visa.
So glad to hear Boss is feeling better. Bear has taken gabapentin for years but somehow didn't realize it was for his arthritis.
I wondered if the big wreck was near y'all. My knowledge of MO geography is pitiful.Max - I'd forgotten Irene loved Bob Evans. I always thought of Cracker Barrel when y'all talked about eating at Bob Evans. Did she live in the Indianapolis area or was that Helen? Didn't realize she'd been gone so long.
Heard on the Weather Channel tonight that some rain might make it below Tampa & down towards Miami. I'll keep my fingers crossed that at least a few drops make it down to you. Are you near Ft. Myers?
I spent today watching the truck race & the Infinity boys. The race was here & luckily it was cool but not cold or wet. I'll be watching the big boys on Sun. Be interesting to see how the new cars handle the remodeled track. While I was watching the truck race I looked out the window & saw Zac's Shadow walking along the back rail of the deck. I went to the door & spoke to her. She headed back off the deck & stopped & came back up the ramp almost to me. Thought it over & took off up the driveway toward home instead.Gordon - So glad your eye surgery went well. I should call my insurance folks & see how often they help with the cost of the exam & new glasses. Putting it off 'cause I'm afraid they'll say now & then I won't have an excuse to put off doing something about my eyes. I'm a 150% wimp about having my eyes messed with.
How's Sylvia's foot doing? Is she still taking it easy?Shelly - I thoroughly enjoyed your newsy post!
We've warmed back up a bit but are promised rain Tues. PM or Wed. AM. At least nites will be at least in the 40's in the next week or so. My columbines are putting out buds & should be open in a few more days. Still have lots of hellebores & the later blooming daffodils are starting to open. I lost most of the camellias to the sub-freezing nights last weekend but the few unopened buds may give me a few stragglers to enjoy. I didn't realize y'all had dogwoods up there. When we were stuck in Chicago the main spring trees were oriental magnolias. They reminded me of home which was sad for me. I hated it up there.
Please keep us posted on how your son is doing. I think he may have chosen wisely to use a cancer hospital. The VA here was pretty good with heart issues because of the connection with Emory Hospital but I'm not sure how good the VA here would be with cancer of any kind. Catching it early may give him an advantage. I certainly hope so.
I can't seem to get out of Walmart for under $50 a trip & I'm there 4-6 times a month. It doesn't help that I'm buying a steady amount of cat supplies & bird food - neither are cheap. I was pleased to see a brown thrasher at the feeders while watching the races. They don't often come down this far into the woods.
Has your other son thought about finding a vet who does accupuncture? It sounds strange but I've heard of that helping lots of animal (& human) issues & it would be worth it if it helped with the puppy's pain. Would be better for him than drugs too.I got a call on Thurs. from the agent at the Hartford who handles our policy. He wanted to warn me that the guy who hit us is filing a lawsuit & not to get upset when I get served papers. He said he's tried often to contact the man & work with him but has had no cooperation. As far as I know the man didn't spend a night at the local hospital but sounds like he's going to try & retire to a life of leisure at our expense. I'll send Barry a copy of whatever papers I get so he can compare them to what he already has. The weird thing is that I got the news on the 2 yr. anniversary of the wreck. It sure took the air out of my sails! That may be why I've been short of breath & been aggravated by the "frog in my throat" the past 3 days. I just saw my doctor last Tues. so I suspect it was the stress of that news that triggered my feeling bad.
Went to call in a prescription on Fri. & found that my landline is dead. I absolutely hate not being able to talk to a live human when I call a company (I'm like you about that Max). I not only want to tell somebody what's wrong, but I want to hear an explanation about when the matter will be handled. The recording told me I'd have service by Mar. 22 - 5 stinking days! I pay big bucks for that stupid phone & I'd like better service than that.
I got an email from Anthony - the fellow who got Bear's VHS tapes. He said there were some really good tapes in the lot & he only had to trash 3 tapes because of mold. I told him I'd let him know if I found any more.
The zoo is fed so I guess I'd best try & catch a little sleep before the race this afternoon. Best put the bird feeders out - I'm seeing their lookouts coming in already. Will see about feeding the fish when I get up.
Everybody take care - I hear more bad weather in the Midwest now so guess that's what's headed this way Tues. PM. Y'all try & stay warm (or cool) as appropriate. Later.
Susan