Daily Ooos: Thursday, August 10

[faerywings]

hey Cheryl, it's Thursday, which means Carey is coming today!

How are you doing today?
Me- I am in total denial that we hit double digits in August. I'm also ignoring the shorter days, cooler nights, and everything else that is happening- weather-related or not.
I think it's time for me to accept that life is going to be emotionally chaotic for the next few years and stop worrying about it. Now-- who has advice on how to do that? This is really the time for a "Bueller???... Bueller????..."

Just in the last 24 hours, Scott and Sam put in an application for a rental and it looks like Cait and Tom will pull out of the contract on the house. Cait called a septic engineer yesterday and it would cost $2,000 *just* for the excavation of the system to get the precise estimate for the repair. It doesn't sound like they want to sink any more money into it. Unless the owners come back and say they will cover the cost of the repair, which sounds very unlikely, they can't afford/don't want the house. I'm really upset and sad for them while at the same time, I know it is the right decision. I know that something will come up for them in the next year, they still have time. But the rental app- that took me by surprise. When Scott and Sam headed out they both said they didn't have high expectations, but when they got back they started printing out the forms they needed and bank statements, etc. There are other applicants and I have no idea when they will find out if theirs was accepted.
My mom is really depressed and angry at -- everything, basically- again. Or still? No idea. Either way, I have been checking in every day and it's hard.
I am so glad that I am doing gratitudes every day here and am very grateful that you all for putting up with me.

Today, I am grateful for my dogs and how they (OK, usually it's only Whisky, but Jaida on occasion) will let me snuggle with them when I need a little extra love.

 

[faerywings]

Oh, can I ask ya a favor? Can you send good thoughts to Scott? He is working at the County Fair for the next few days and it is a nightmare. The Rangers are put in charge of parking and everyone is miserable. Plus he is scheduled for 12 hours days and because of a mix-up by the department, he isn't eligible for OT, the one thing everyone looks forward to for counteracting the BS of the job. He is dreading it. Can't say I blame him one bit. Thanks!

@LSlycord I saw your sunrise photo on FB this morning-- my goodness, the colors!! Wow!

@vickyday That would be amazing if you could get a family compound in AL. I would love that for myself. Hope that you are feeling a lot better by now.

@BrightEyes Good thoughts to you at the Ortho appt today. I am crossing my fingers and toes that you get some more rain, that's not a good start to the rainy season.

@Cherylndesigns Now that Steph is closer, do you have a trip planned out to see here? I know it still has to be hours away but at least it's not plane-ride distance, I hope. When does Asher start school? I hope that he has a very easy transition.
You need a Rex for sure!
That's awesome that Casey is bringing you wine. My friend sent me home once with a box of hard seltzers and pizza rolls and I was like:

 

[vickyday]

A Not-so-good-morning to you,
I did a home test that shows I am positive for COVID! Drat! I have a 2:30 appt. with the doctor this afternoon. He will retest me before prescribing anything.
That's about all I'm up for today! It's rainy, dark and dreary. I think I'll go back to bed!
Hope your day is wonderful!

Today, I am thankful I was able to get a doctor's appt. very quickly!

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Good morning all.

Yes, today is THURSDAY and Casey is coming. That girl is something else - I knew you'd love the part about the wine, Chris @faerywings - She's always bringing me plants, or wine or something. I'm sorry about the septic system. That's not good and the kids don't want that hassle. Plus the expense. The owners will never sell that house if they don't fix that. So, Scott and Sam might be getting that apartment? Wow, so much going on at your house and I'll be thinking of him at the fair. I remember going to those and what a mess it was to park. I love your Pump Baby meme - he was one of the first - him and that little girl with the big eyes. "My face be like..................whatever". Remember her? I'll try to find it later.

We went out to eat last night - Braden leaves today for school and he wanted to go to Chili's for dinner. He and I had salmon and was it delicious. I didn't even know Chili's had salmon. Then we all went to Walgreen's and the kids were really acting up - throwing things back and forth to each other like little kids. I think everybody was wound up. Even though he'll only be two and a half hours away, Adrienne's feeling the separation already. I just did a page for Karen on the empty nest and used a picture of the three of them. (Roger, B and Adrienne). They're not total empty nesters, because Alyssa is just a senior. She said all she's done is be a mom for the last 27 years and now they're all leaving. I told her that was the natural order. I have been tasked with the job of keeping her on an even keel. It's kind of like you and your mom in reverse. I'm always the voice of reason and she even tells me I need to talk her off the ledge. At least, Ava is still here.

Well, if Steph and crew had moved to Joplin, where they originally planned to move, it was only a little under 3 hours. However, lots has happened, her ex-husband's dad passed away and most of his family had relocated to the St. Louis area, so that's where they decided to go. It's 6 hours away but hey, that's better than Florida. Ava loves to road trip and she's actually going over there on Sunday for 3 days to help her decorate. I would have gone too, but she's going on to Detroit for a family reunion and not stopping at Steph's on the way home. Plus, we're keeping her lab for her because Steph can't have any dogs in her apt. I can't leave Chuck here alone with two dogs to take care of. She was going to take the dog but Steph said there was a strict no dogs rule and she doesn't want to get kicked out before she even gets settled in. As usual, too many "moving parts". Haha Plus, she wouldn't have gotten this amazing job - because their main office is in St. Louis. So, there's that.

Today I'm grateful that they're as close as they are.

Vicky @vickyday, you're lucky to get in to the dr so quickly.

Hugs to everybody and Kay @BrightEyes hope your ortho appt goes well.

XOXO

 

[BrightEyes]

Finally have time to pop-in and say hi. Saw the ortho doc and got another steroid shot in the left shoulder/arm joint. Then it was a quick trip to Smith's for some fruit and veggies. And a quick run to the library to pick-up my 'on hold' book. I had just walked in the house when DS#1 called. Had a long talk with him. They finally sold their house and will be moving out the end of this month. The good news is that he and his wife will be coming for here mid-September for a week or longer visit!!! Their last visit was only 2 days so looking forward to a longer visit this time.

@faerywings It was wise of the kids to back out of buying with house with septic problems. Hoping that Scott application for the apartment goes through. So sorry he had help with parking for the fair and isn't going to be paid over-time for it.

@vickyday So sorry that you have Covid.. but glad you are getting to see the doctor right away. Hope you recover quickly. My granddaughter and her hubby came down with Covid early last week. They both went back to work on Wed after a neg test. There is that new strain going around.

I am pooped so going to rest and read for awhile.

 

[vickyday]

Finally have time to pop-in and say hi. Saw the ortho doc and got another steroid shot in the left shoulder/arm joint. Then it was a quick trip to Smith's for some fruit and veggies. And a quick run to the library to pick-up my 'on hold' book. I had just walked in the house when DS#1 called. Had a long talk with him. They finally sold their house and will be moving out the end of this month. The good news is that he and his wife will be coming for here mid-September for a week or longer visit!!! Their last visit was only 2 days so looking forward to a longer visit this time.

@faerywings It was wise of the kids to back out of buying with house with septic problems. Hoping that Scott application for the apartment goes through. So sorry he had help with parking for the fair and isn't going to be paid over-time for it.

@vickyday So sorry that you have Covid.. but glad you are getting to see the doctor right away. Hope you recover quickly. My granddaughter and her hubby came down with Covid early last week. They both went back to work on Wed after a neg test. There is that new strain going around.

I am pooped so going to rest and read for awhile.

He told me I seem to have weathered it well so far but did give me some prescriptions to move it on out of my system!