Daily Ooo's: Friday, April 13

[faerywings]

Where in the world did this week go? And why isn't my calendar reminding me that I have so much to do and why am I so disorganized?
Cait and I were talking this morning and I asked what she was going to wear today since it is going to actually feel like spring. Then I asked what she is going to wear tomorrow. (I am dragging her with me to BBF's party as my Plus-1). She didn't connect that that was *tomorrow.* I wondered out loud what I was going to leave Gary, Scott, and Leah for dinner. Then I realized-- OMG! Cait and I won't be here for dinner on Sunday either. We are going to the ILs for dinner, staying over and leaving for the court from their house.
I *knew* all of these things.But darn it if I was able to put it all together. Cait had a nice date night planned with Brendan on Sunday too and now she has to cancel on him.
My poor head is spinning.

I guess that has to be my biggest priority today-- work on my schedule so I can actually go into the next 2 months of chaos with some sort of "plan."

I wish I knew what I did yesterday- I was worn out. I paid bills and had trouble with several websites and logging in. I have to try again today. Part of the reason why my head was spinning was my attempt to keep up with all of the breaking news too. It is utter insanity here in the USA. I wish one of you lovely Canadians would adopt me. And Gary too. He spent almost 2 hours on the phone with his endocrinologist and insurance company trying to get them to cover his blood test strips. The insurance company will only cover three tests strips a *day.* Right off the bat, that would only be covering before he eats. He is also supposed to test before he drives. After he eats to adjust the amount of insulin. If his sugar feels "off"- too high or too low. He also has lost the symptoms of hypoglycemia so he has to be aware of that since he could end up losing consciousness. (BTDT. Not pretty)
He usually tests over 10 times a day, closer to 15. And they will only cover 3. Pfft. :frusty:

Cripes. I am losing my mind-- at any rate, the weather is going to be warm although cloudy but I am going to try and uncover some of the lilies that are buried under the leaves. My dad brought me tulips for Easter and I want to plant them too. And Cait suggested the dog park when she gets home from school. Those are all fun things to do.

HAGD!!!

 

[faerywings]

Nancy- I am sorry that the Devils lost last night, I just saw the headline. Did they play ok or was it ugly? Hope that they get back on their feet (skates!) quickly.
I wish I had a wife too. Or even better, a clone of me since no can do anything exactly the way I like. :rofl:

Trudy- hope that you got to see more sun yesterday and today too. I am so jealous of your talent and artistic abilities to paint. I can't draw a stick figure. But just hearing about all of the supplies set up makes me want to create something too.
We have a lot of mint planted around the house to help keep some of the critters away. But that takes over really quickly too.
I had no luck with Christopher's album. I am in the midst of a LO and just can't seem to get it done/right.

Gotta take the dogs out- brb!

Jean- how exciting to try new restaurants.Always nice to switch things up a bit.
Enjoy birding!

Felis-Friday the 13th has never been a superstitious day for me either and blacks cats are good luck.
Good for you getting out in the sun! I wish it would come out here but I will take the warmer weather no matter what the sky looks like.
Thank you for the advice and suggestions for Floyd. I am mixing a handful of his old dry food with a handful of the new renal diet. And the canned food seems to be hit or miss. Cait is a good, good girl- she lets him eat it in her room since that is where he is most content and relaxed. And canned cat food stinks. She hates the smell of fish and that tuna/veggie one is nasty!
I will ask the vet about treats- they said that he could have a few while he was getting his fluids to keep him distracted but want him more on "watery" foods to flush the kidneys better. But good ideas for me to ask. Thank you!

I better go, I am stalling and distracted. I have a lot I need/want to do today.

xoxo!!!

 

[nancyr]

good morning - It is Friday the 13th and I love it. The 13th does not scare me LOL. Well my Devils lost to a better team the Lightning. It was good to see my star Taylor Hall score and have an assist on Travis Zajac's goal. They have to play a lot smarter but that is ok. These guys have never experienced this playoff atmosphere and it showed. They can only get better. I don't expect them to win the Cup but I do expect they should win some games. This season there were not that many suspensions but already in the first day of the playoffs Drew Doughty was suspended for one game to a hit to the head. So many of the pundits said well he hit his arm first but the Safety Dept. said that did not matter what mattered was the hit to the head. Thank goodness they got it right and now maybe others will realize they cant do it during the playoffs. But then in the Boston/Toronto game one the Maple Leafs goes after the Boston player and I am hoping for another suspension. These players have to stop doing this head hitting stuff! The Ducks lost too so this was not a good night for the teams I am cheering for. My Devils play again on Sat afternoon. My DH and I are going to a Fan Club watch party and cheer on the team with other Devils fans. Luther is off to day care and my DH said he was one happy puppy to be back with friends. So cute. Me I have lots of chores that must be done. My dinner last night was one of my boys favorites - Salmon with freekeh with zucchini and dates. Love it when no leftovers. Tonight is chicken with a cherry glaze and mashed potatoes. Yummy!

Chris I know where does the day go. I know you want to have dinner for them but I think you can relax and let them fend for two dinners. Maybe Scott and Leah will want to cook and make it easier for you and Cait knowing she has to testify on Monday. I cant wait to see if it gets warmer as the clouds are depressing.

Trudy that will be awesome when the new paints arrive. I wish I had a bit of artistry but like Chris I cant not even draw a straight line with out a ruler. How fun to talk to your brother. Sounds like they must have had a great time. AZ is a beautiful spot in the sprint to visit. Congrats on Boston's win! That Kadri hit was so bad!

Felis you are so right about the passions of youth being so much more than as we get older. Sounds like your spring is very spring and I too love hyacinths.

Jean that is awesome that the Indians are doing so well. I love that you are trying new restaurants - that is so fun! I still cannot find a Mexican restaurant that matches the ones in AZ. Gives me an excuse to always go back and visit.

Rae sending hugs.

Have a great day all!

 

[bcgal00]

Good morning ladies. I have had a busy week with hospital visits, work and chores around the house. The week has flown by. Today is Friday, the 13th, which is lucky for D and I. It is when we went on our first date, we got married on the 13th and I have always considered it a lucky day for us.

I'm bringing Taz in to get his temperature checked and hope it has gone down (it was very high last week and they couldn't give him his rabies shot). He hasn't seemed sick this week so I hope that means he is ok, otherwise the tests will start to see what is going on.

Jen has requested hospital medical records which they are stalling about. We want to photocopy some of the test results, write a cover letter and include a photo of B to send to the neurology team at VGH. Surrey Hospital is scary, they are constantly making so many mistakes, they are not managing her diabetes so she is constantly high and low, they are not doing any kind of therapy with her and are still wanting to drug her up and stick her in the psych unit so they can just ignore her. I have talked to others who say this is standard procedure for this hospital. They are overrun with addicts and stick them in the ward to wander freely and leave, not treating other than with drugs. Its so scary that they want to do this to B. She needs neuro treatment, she needs therapy for her brain. They told us to go ahead and work on brain therapy if we want, they aren't going to. WTH???? So, please pray that the Vancouver hospital will take her at some point over the coming weeks, that someone reviews her case and decides to take it on, fascilitating a transfer.

I'll be out looking for memory games to play with B when we go up to visit. I brought up dice this week and made up a game to play which she loved. She needed help with counting and she can't remember how many turns she has taken but we prompted her and would tell her its roll 1, 2 and then 3. We had fun and she screamed out loud when she won the game LOL.

I'll come back later to read personals. Just wanted to pop in and say hi. Hope you all have a great day.

 

[taxed4ever]

Morning ladies... DH is home today, he took the day off so we could go to Naniamo and hit Costco and then the huge mall that they have there. He wants to take me shopping for my birthday gift, a day early but that's ok! It shouldn't be so busy today as it will be on the weekend! So I will be quick here.

Chris - Yes the days fly by and I too have a hard time remembering if I actually got anything accomplished or not LOL! Believe me sometimes I am amazed that I can paint LOL. Who knew :noidea: I always loved art class at school, but never really thought that I might have any talent ! Besides I don't think that what I paint would be wanted by anyone else but me :becky: But thank you for the nice compliment! I hope that you will let the boys fend for themselves for their supper, it is good to let them do that once in a while it helps them to remember how great it is to have you around! Sounds like you have a busy couple of days ahead of you, so I hope that things go smoothly! Darn it more trouble with the insurance companies! It never ends does it!! I did get to enjoy the sunshine for a bit yesterday, but today it is :rain: again and probably for most of the weekend. :mmph: I am happy to hear that you will be getting some spring like weather today!

Nancy - Sorry that your Devils lost last night! DH and I were worried that the Toronto game would be a rough and tumble one and it was, officiating is crappy as usual and yes that hit was a bad one! But I am sure that the whole neighbourhood heard us cheering when Boston scored to win the game! I hope that your team wins some games and takes Tampa to the limit! So cute that Luther is happy to see his friends at doggy day care! Your meals sound so good and with such interesting ingredients! I hope you enjoy your friday the 13th!

Felis and Jean and Rae... sorry I have to go will catch up with you all later on! Have a great day everyone! :wave:

 

[scrap-genie]

It may be Friday the 13th to some but to us it's our 50th anniversary! Chose the date (then on a Saturday) intentionally. Then it was also in the 70s and this time we're birders and are going out to see what's happening in the bird world. Probably not back until tomorrow to comment. Sorry.

 

[felis]

Jean, happy 50th anniversary!
I wish you many more happy years together!
This is so impressive, it's not happen often with all these divorces and short feelings.

I'll turn back later for the others, sounds like we all are had good day on 13th :music: .