Daily Ooos: Thursday, July 7

[faerywings]

hey there, O-Fam, how are you all doing this fine morning? I am wiped out. I have been sleeping worse than usual with so many weird dreams. Can't imagine why, it's not like there is much going on in my life. *winks* LOL It's funny (strange funny, not ha-ha funny) that my day-to-day is 100% boring but I feel like I am having an existential crisis for the past couple of years. Too bad I am not rich, it would be the perfect excuse for me to go out and buy myself a cute little 2-seater convertible.

My BFF and I were hysterical at her mom's. She brought boxes and bubble wrap so we grabbed a box and stared at it- just stared. We could not figure out how to unfold the flat cardboard and refold it into a "box shape." We examine the directions, gave it a few tries, and failed spectacularly. At one point, she texted her DH and all he could say was "Really??"
We were laughing so freaking hard that two college-educated women could not follow the little diagrams to put it together. That was how the day started and I think that helped take a lot of the pressure off her. We popped in to visit her mom in the medical rehab place and then set up some dishes/mugs/etc in her new room. Plus we bagged up three contractor bags of garbage. We put in a good dent.

Caitlyn had an active shooter drill training yesterday at work and her co-workers nominated her to be the first "shooter." She was supposed to yell something before she started shooting, so she apologized/yelled. Wish I could have seen that.
Actually, no. I am glad that I didn't have to watch her being part of that drill.
I bet all of you Canadian/EU/UK ladies are shocked that we have active shooter drills. It is pretty pathetic that is what counts as part of everyday life here. Did you also know that you can get bulletproof backpacks for your kids? Pathetic...

Off to clean today and then I have to catch up on some scrapping. It looks like it is going to rain so that will be helpful, no excuses that I would rather be outside.

Ugh, I am running late
xoxoxo!!!

 

[faerywings]

@LSlycord Congrats (??!!??) on Medicare! Sounds like you can join me in the existential crisis, you want to buy a 2-seater convertible too? Have a great time with Syd at Preview!!

@tanteva That is really cool that Urban is on a second book, does he self-publish?
Hope you had a nice time at the street festival and that you get everything you need from IKEA today

@bcgal00 I hope that the cortisone helps Jen's shoulder. I know that my Dad has had different results with that, between his hip and shoulders. very hit or miss with relief. But at least she is getting scans and treatment done finally.
Good luck with the car repairs

@BrightEyes You are making me (semi) inspired to clean up my hard drives too. I really should do that before they get filled up completely. Good luck working on yours!
I wish I had a ceiling fan in here, but the "room" is 8x8 so it is not big enough, not really even for a small desk fan.

@taxed4ever Poor Hunter, one good thing about the meds for ear infections is that they don't usually take too long to kick in. Hope he is all better for his b-day (9th?)
How was the hike?

@Cherylndesigns I don't know the last time I got 8 hours of sleep, usually, I get about 7 hours not counting the time I wake up in a panic from my kooky dreams.
We have window AC units one in the LR and one in the BR and my "office" is in between. We try to turn them on as late in the day as possible. If Gary is upstairs I am fine with just sweating. It doesn't get as hot here as it does by you.
How exciting that Adrienne is getting a pool!

 

[tanteva]

@tanteva That is really cool that Urban is on a second book, does he self-publish?
Hope you had a nice time at the street festival and that you get everything you need from IKEA today

Yes, he's self-publishing. The topic is a bit narrow, and publishers aren't interested unless you're a best-selling writer or famous for whatever reason. It's all 'bout the money, you know.

The street festival was a HUGE disappointment. Very few musicians, not many vendors and only old people (not counting myself as old LOL). We walked down, walked around the town, and walked back home. Took about 1 hr all-in-all.

No IKEA today either, we've gotten totally LAZY. New plan: IKEA on Tuesday. LOL

I'm a bit off today. It's so boring being home. I need a project or something ... and yes ... I know - I should be declutterring. I really need to get somewhere with that sh*t. I said I wasn't going to miss out on summer this year, but I probably will. I'm in that nothing-is-fun-mood.

 

[taxed4ever]

Good Morning everyone! It looks like we might actually get some sunshine today! Yesterday's hike was a real tough one! It was warm and very humid, so the weather really took its toll on all of us! Lots of climbing and loose rocks going up and then the thought of having to climb back down on them was on my mind the whole rest of the hike LOL. We ended up doing a much longer hike than first anticipated. We got to the place the where we were supposed to stop for lunch an hour early, so we decided to keep going for another hour. It ended up being almost 9km and just over 4 hours. I was hot, sweaty and tired by the time I got home. Ohhh the jacuzzi tub sure felt good!! Was glad to get out in the fresh air and get all that exercise though!! My DH is home today, he has an appointment to go to and also took tomorrow off so that we can get going on the rest of the painting of the trim and a few other yard things. It will be four days of go, go, go with my DH LOL. That's ok we work well together and its nice to spend the time outside with him. Should be hearing from the boys this morning very soon, so will try to get personals done before that happens.

@faerywings - Sorry that you have not been sleeping very well!! That really sucks!! Guess all the weird dreams are of course because you have so many things going on right now. Your brain is trying to keep up with it all!! Too funny that you and your BFF could not figure out how to get the box folded!!

OMG isn't it awful that having an Active Shooter Drill is part of Caitlyn's and everyone else's lives now. So sad!! Wouldn't it be so great to go out and purchase that sweet little two seater convertible!! I could so see you driving that!! Yes I am hoping that Hunter is feeling so much today! I hate to think of the little guy in pain!! It breaks my grandma heart!!

@tanteva - I hope that you get over your no fun mood!! Sorry the street festival was a disappointment, yes you should get busy with your de-cluttering and keep your mind off of being bored! Get going girl!!

@bcgal00 - Hope that the car repair was not too expensive! Hope that your daughter makes it back from Vancouver safe and sound. I bet she will be happy to be back home! Enjoy your day today!

@LSlycord - Hmmm does one say congrats to medicare?? Not really sure just what Medicare is for the States. Hope that your trip to UF is going well!!

@BrightEyes - Hope that you are not getting too much lightning around you! Sounds like you had a busy day of running errands yesterday! Hope your knee is feeling better today too!

@Cherylndesigns - Ha, Ha yup I have stayed logged in all day and night sometimes too! Wonder if anyone thinks, "what the heck is she doing?" Ohhh how nice that you will have a pool to use, it will be a great way to spend the hot days!!

Ok better get another coffee and get on with my day! DH is already outside working on the underground sprinklers, he has to dig up the box that the stores everything. New part was supposed to be delivered yesterday, so hopefully it will arrive today and he can get that job finished. Have a great Thursday everyone!

 

[bcgal00]

Good morning ladies. I'm exhausted today. I think it'll be a slow day. I'll call the clinic later and see if tests are back yet. It's so scary that I have no medical support here. Jen will be home tonight, hopefully feeling better with the cortisone shot.

I'll be back later maybe when I feel more awake and energetic.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Good Morning everyone! It looks like we might actually get some sunshine today! Yesterday's hike was a real tough one! It was warm and very humid, so the weather really took its toll on all of us! Lots of climbing and loose rocks going up and then the thought of having to climb back down on them was on my mind the whole rest of the hike LOL. We ended up doing a much longer hike than first anticipated. We got to the place the where we were supposed to stop for lunch an hour early, so we decided to keep going for another hour. It ended up being almost 9km and just over 4 hours. I was hot, sweaty and tired by the time I got home. Ohhh the jacuzzi tub sure felt good!! Was glad to get out in the fresh air and get all that exercise though!! My DH is home today, he has an appointment to go to and also took tomorrow off so that we can get going on the rest of the painting of the trim and a few other yard things. It will be four days of go, go, go with my DH LOL. That's ok we work well together and its nice to spend the time outside with him. Should be hearing from the boys this morning very soon, so will try to get personals done before that happens.

@faerywings - Sorry that you have not been sleeping very well!! That really sucks!! Guess all the weird dreams are of course because you have so many things going on right now. Your brain is trying to keep up with it all!! Too funny that you and your BFF could not figure out how to get the box folded!!

OMG isn't it awful that having an Active Shooter Drill is part of Caitlyn's and everyone else's lives now. So sad!! Wouldn't it be so great to go out and purchase that sweet little two seater convertible!! I could so see you driving that!! Yes I am hoping that Hunter is feeling so much today! I hate to think of the little guy in pain!! It breaks my grandma heart!!

@tanteva - I hope that you get over your no fun mood!! Sorry the street festival was a disappointment, yes you should get busy with your de-cluttering and keep your mind off of being bored! Get going girl!!

@bcgal00 - Hope that the car repair was not too expensive! Hope that your daughter makes it back from Vancouver safe and sound. I bet she will be happy to be back home! Enjoy your day today!

@LSlycord - Hmmm does one say congrats to medicare?? Not really sure just what Medicare is for the States. Hope that your trip to UF is going well!!

@BrightEyes - Hope that you are not getting too much lightning around you! Sounds like you had a busy day of running errands yesterday! Hope your knee is feeling better today too!

@Cherylndesigns - Ha, Ha yup I have stayed logged in all day and night sometimes too! Wonder if anyone thinks, "what the heck is she doing?" Ohhh how nice that you will have a pool to use, it will be a great way to spend the hot days!!

Ok better get another coffee and get on with my day! DH is already outside working on the underground sprinklers, he has to dig up the box that the stores everything. New part was supposed to be delivered yesterday, so hopefully it will arrive today and he can get that job finished. Have a great Thursday everyone!

I did it again last night, Trudy. I swore I was logged on. I know others think I must never sleep. LOL
Enjoy your sunshine - IF you get it. I'll send you some of ours.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Good afternoon. Thought I'd better pop in while I can. It's been busy around here already and Casey is cleaning in a few minutes. Adrienne and Ava have both been here to visit and I managed to grab a shower before Casey gets here.

Yes, it's too bad we have to have active shooter drills, but it's better safe than sorry. We NEED for people ie some parents to NOT empower their certifiably crazy children! That last shooter's dad signed off for that kid to buy those guns even after he had threatened to kill the entire family!! I blame law enforcement for a large part of that. They were called to the house more than once and apparently it fell through the cracks because none of his mental health records came up on a background check. SO many things need to happen that aren't happening!!! Talk about "red flags" - all of the recent shooters have had them. Climbing off my soap box now.

Yes, it will be nice to get a pool. I'm going up there later and look at "the hole". LOL That hole is exciting, let me tell you!

I'm going to go out and check the board - might pop back in later.

 

[tanteva]

Went and watched the news, came back to the puter. Seems Discord wanted you to know this:

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