Daily Ooos: Wednesday, October 11

[faerywings]

Cockadooddledoooo!
Good morning.
I figure if I have to listen to the darn rooster across the street every morning, so do you.

I don't usually mind it but everything feels jarring today. YKWIM? Everything feels so unsettled. Cuz it is, both macro and micro levels. On the macro, my goal is to stay far away from the news. Thankfully, I don't watch news on TV, I get it online so I haven't been exposed to many of the videos and images. But it's still bad reading about it. I checked in with my friend across the street, Debbie, who has family in Israel. As of yesterday, she hasn't been able to get in touch with her cousin. I know Leah has family there as well and I almost texted her to check in. Figured that I could send my thoughts to her and her family without making contact. At least at this point, that is all that is necessary.

On the micro, I am worried about my dad. There is something going on and know he knows more than he will say. The blood test wasn't for cancer, something about urea in the blood. He sees the Dr today and is having a CT scan tomorrow. Any questions I asked, he would say, I don't know, I can't read the script (for the scan). His doctor is part of Atlantic Health and they do everything digitally. He can read the script, he just won't say what it is. He looked awful, tired and drawn. Nothing I can do about any of that either.

OTOH, I am really excited about applying for the job. I have one small change to make in my cover letter, then I am sending the paperwork along. He called me yesterday to say that everything looked really good, the resume is mostly a formality. He talked to his friend Lauren and she is excited that I might be working there too.

Today is errands in the morning, then bill paying. After that- the afternoon is mine. The weather should be nice and I will try to get more yardwork done. I need to collect seeds and cut back some of the flowers and vines. I have a scrap page I started on Saturday that I haven't even touched since. I'd like to get that in the gallery soon.

have a fab day! xoxo

 

[faerywings]

@vickyday heh, my resume was 1995. The only real job I had after I had the kids was teaching at the preschool Scott was enrolled in. They knew me as a parent and offered the teaching position to me so I didn't actually apply. Resumes are very different now. Like everything!
That stinks about the car expense but it's not like you can ignore it, gotta be safe! My car is a hand-me-down from my parents, it's a 2012 CRV and they last forever. *knocks wood, just in case*
Did you pick out any yarn for the new baby blanket?
Stay warm, sweet Asher!

@Su_Sanne hiiiiii!!! So wonderful to see you! Oh, you were trying to hide. Hope to see you again today

@Cherylndesigns Isn't that the truth?? Wireless printers never, ever connect right.
How did the Jeans Test go? Is the ab routine working??? I always get stretchy jeans with lots of give so that test wouldn't work for me until it was way too late. hahah!
I didn't have time to do yoga yesterday but its on my list for today.

 

[BrightEyes]

Morning, all. Guess this is the year the balloons will stay on the east side of the river. They are up and flying but too far away to get any good photos... plus the sun is just over the mountain on the east so washes out any photos of them. Today will be in the low-80's but tomorrow will be lucky to get into the mid-60's!! And that won't be until late afternoon. A cold front is moving in tonight so I had better switch from A/C over to heat... and dig out a blanket for the bed.

Had a good time at the lunch yesterday. Only 3 of us were there - 3 others couldn't make it. Stopped by Smith's on the way home and picked up some fruit/veggies/milk. That should last me until next week. I got my RSV vaccine appt set up for Oct 18 at 6PM. Appointments for the RSV were from 5AM - 7AM and from 6PM until 9PM. The other times are reserved for Covid shots. That will be the last of the shots for this year, thank goodness! Hope I don't have a bad reaction to the RSV as my niece and friend will be here around the 26th. The arm where I got my Covid booster is finally feeling normal. Was able to sleep on that side last night.
And to make my day, GI called this morning and set up my Endoscopy appt for Jan 10th. My friend has already volunteered to take me when I got is scheduled.

 

[BrightEyes]

@faerywings I know you are worried about your Dad... sending good thoughts his way. Glad you will be going with him to the appt. Congrats on getting the resume done... and hope the job works out. Sounds like a fun and entertaining one. I don't watch much TV news ... just the local one mainly to see what the weather is going to be like.

@Su_Sanne I saw you sneaking in... so glad to have you pop in. Stay and visit with us. We would like to hear how you are doing.

@Cherylndesigns Yep... wireless printers can be a pain to set up. For some reason, my tower didn't want to connect wirelessly with my printer so had to connect it with a cord. And the crazy part is the 2 laptops I have could connect wirelessly from the family room!!! Sometimes tech can drive you crazy!!

@LSlycord Sorry I am late on wishing you Happy Birthday. Hope you had a good visit with Syd.

@vickyday Love your new Avi... so pretty. I saw the photo with you and your DH on FB. You both looked so happy. Congrats on all the knitting you have done. WOW... you are a fast knitter!!!

Well, coffee cup is almost empty and I am still in my PJs. Time to make a move. HAGD

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Good morning lovelies.

Chris @faerywings the TBYB jeans arrived and they're too big! I bought Democracy, the brand that always fits, but in this particular style, they said to size up - I've bought so many clothes on Amazon that they always say "based on your purchases, you need a size -" So I read the reviews and sure enough, they all said these jeans weren't "as forgiving" as normal Democracy meaning they weren't as stretchy. I love the wash and they have some distressing on them AND they're almost the perfect length. They're straight legs, so they come right to the tops of the shoes. No need to have them altered! So, I promptly notified them that they were too big and I ordered my normal size. Adrienne was here and loved them, except they were too big. They're the Ab-Solution that I always buy, just not the same "cut" if that makes sense. I should get the smaller ones in a couple of days. The smaller size will be the perfect lenth. Keeping fingers crossed.

Sorry to hear about your dad. That's something else to add to your "worry list". I call myself "A Professional Worrier" and maybe you fall into that category too? If I'm not worrying, I worry that I SHOULD be worrying about something.

Kay @BrightEyes that stinks that the balloons didn't drift over your house this year. I just think that's one of the most beautiful sites and I've always wanted to go up in one of them. Glad you had a good time yesterday, even if the group was small. Yes, those darned printers - Like I said, I've given up. If it too much to ask in 2023 for a printer to work? I don't even care if I have to plug it in and when I get a paper jam -

Chris @faerywings good luck with your "job" hopes. You will be a natural for that and they will love you.

Well, I need tea and sending love and hugs to everybody. I thought I'd pop in here early and say hi. Looks like we're in for some warmer weather, at least in the daytime. Later on this week, it's going to go into the forties at night, though. Definitely fall is coming. I wasn't too cold last night and I don't even think the furnace kicked on. We switch it from ac to heat and set it for the low 70's just in case. It did kick on a couple of nights, but I don't think it did last night.

XOXO

 

[Su_Sanne]

I'll quickly say good evening for today, lovelies!
What a beautiful word! I use it in German all the time when I write letters.
Today was such a beautiful day! The sun gave it its all once again and there was a light wind blowing, so I was able to hang up 2 machines of outside for probably the last time this year! DH works every Wednesday until the end of the year. Then it's finally over and he stays at home, well deserved. Getting up at 5 a.m. and walking the dogs comes to an end. So this afternoon I was out with the dachshunds. A long chat with a neighbor included.
The last six months have been very work-intensive and in the evening I finished a page for the challenges to relax. Summer went by far too quickly - as always!

@faerywings I really hope that your father can be helped with medication! I wish you'll have a long, good time together! And what I really want to know is where did you apply? What do you want to work? I'm definitely keeping my fingers crossed!

@BrightEyes Thanks for the nice welcome! I was wondering how your arm was doing and whether everything was okay again. Six months ago you had big problems with it. Was it wear and tear or osteoarthritis?
The vaccination side effects always bother me. I can't sleep on that side for a few days. But luckily this will pass. We'll also get a refresher. However, I have to get my second vaccination for shingles first. Then flu and Covid.
It must be wonderful where you live! Maybe you can make a page of the view?

@Cherylndesigns okay, you have problems with the size of BYB jeans! I don't know what kind of cut that is, but it seems to annoy you. I'm sorry they don't fit. Sure you can send it back and try a different size.
When I order clothes that are American sizes, nothing always fits exactly. Things are either way too big or way too small. And you have super sexy fashion on the continent!!!

xoxo to @LSlycord and @vickyday

Have a wonderful and cozy evening. I'll go to bed now.

 

[Cherylndesigns]

Susanne @Su_Sanne your weather today sounds wonderful. I'm not sure where you live, but when we visited Germany, we went in October and the weather was gorgeous! We went for the Frankfort Auto Show, stayed in Wiesbaden but traveled around quite a bit and even drove down to Switzerland for a couple of days. It was such a memorable trip. Am I remembering that you live in the Black Forest area? We drove through there and it was beautiful just like everywhere we went.

We love it when you pop in here - hopefully, you'll make it more often. The more the merrier in here.

I was just outside telling my granddaughter goodbye and it is SO windy - it is really whipping around. I could hear it from in the house, but didn't realize how strong it was until I went out. Our cat was out and here he came when he saw me outside. He was ready to come in out of the wind. Fall is coming!

XOXO

P.S. I did sent the jeans back and ordered a smaller size. I think the smaller size might fit. The jeans I ordered are "straight legged" but not "tight". I normally prefer a slight "boot cut", but thought I'd try a different "cut" for a change. I'm short, so I have to take my boot cut jeans to the tailor and have they shortened. "Short girl problem". LOL Also, I often order clothes "Try Before You Buy" from Amazon. They send me the item(s) and I have 7 days from the day I receive it to try it and decide if I want to buy it. If I do, I just pay; if I don't, I have a few days to send them back.

 

[vickyday]

Cockadooddledoooo!
Good morning.
I figure if I have to listen to the darn rooster across the street every morning, so do you.

I don't usually mind it but everything feels jarring today. YKWIM? Everything feels so unsettled. Cuz it is, both macro and micro levels. On the macro, my goal is to stay far away from the news. Thankfully, I don't watch news on TV, I get it online so I haven't been exposed to many of the videos and images. But it's still bad reading about it. I checked in with my friend across the street, Debbie, who has family in Israel. As of yesterday, she hasn't been able to get in touch with her cousin. I know Leah has family there as well and I almost texted her to check in. Figured that I could send my thoughts to her and her family without making contact. At least at this point, that is all that is necessary.

On the micro, I am worried about my dad. There is something going on and know he knows more than he will say. The blood test wasn't for cancer, something about urea in the blood. He sees the Dr today and is having a CT scan tomorrow. Any questions I asked, he would say, I don't know, I can't read the script (for the scan). His doctor is part of Atlantic Health and they do everything digitally. He can read the script, he just won't say what it is. He looked awful, tired and drawn. Nothing I can do about any of that either.

OTOH, I am really excited about applying for the job. I have one small change to make in my cover letter, then I am sending the paperwork along. He called me yesterday to say that everything looked really good, the resume is mostly a formality. He talked to his friend Lauren and she is excited that I might be working there too.

Today is errands in the morning, then bill paying. After that- the afternoon is mine. The weather should be nice and I will try to get more yardwork done. I need to collect seeds and cut back some of the flowers and vines. I have a scrap page I started on Saturday that I haven't even touched since. I'd like to get that in the gallery soon.

have a fab day! xoxo

Praying the news is good news for your dad!
We have roosters near us, too, that like to cockadoodledoo more than just the morning!
Sounds really promising for the job!

 

[vickyday]

@vickyday heh, my resume was 1995. The only real job I had after I had the kids was teaching at the preschool Scott was enrolled in. They knew me as a parent and offered the teaching position to me so I didn't actually apply. Resumes are very different now. Like everything!
That stinks about the car expense but it's not like you can ignore it, gotta be safe! My car is a hand-me-down from my parents, it's a 2012 CRV and they last forever. *knocks wood, just in case*
Did you pick out any yarn for the new baby blanket?
Stay warm, sweet Asher!

@Su_Sanne hiiiiii!!! So wonderful to see you! Oh, you were trying to hide. Hope to see you again today

@Cherylndesigns Isn't that the truth?? Wireless printers never, ever connect right.
How did the Jeans Test go? Is the ab routine working??? I always get stretchy jeans with lots of give so that test wouldn't work for me until it was way too late. hahah!
I didn't have time to do yoga yesterday but its on my list for today.

The car I sold after my son gave me the Equinox is still going! It was a 2000 Chevy Cavalier. I sold it for $1000 to Ilene's daughter who just sold it to her nephew for $300. Knowing the nephew, it's days are numbered, LOL!
No, I actually forgot to look for yarn at Walmart, dag nabbit! I'll have to look after our trip next week.

 

[vickyday]

Morning, all. Guess this is the year the balloons will stay on the east side of the river. They are up and flying but too far away to get any good photos... plus the sun is just over the mountain on the east so washes out any photos of them. Today will be in the low-80's but tomorrow will be lucky to get into the mid-60's!! And that won't be until late afternoon. A cold front is moving in tonight so I had better switch from A/C over to heat... and dig out a blanket for the bed.

Had a good time at the lunch yesterday. Only 3 of us were there - 3 others couldn't make it. Stopped by Smith's on the way home and picked up some fruit/veggies/milk. That should last me until next week. I got my RSV vaccine appt set up for Oct 18 at 6PM. Appointments for the RSV were from 5AM - 7AM and from 6PM until 9PM. The other times are reserved for Covid shots. That will be the last of the shots for this year, thank goodness! Hope I don't have a bad reaction to the RSV as my niece and friend will be here around the 26th. The arm where I got my Covid booster is finally feeling normal. Was able to sleep on that side last night.
And to make my day, GI called this morning and set up my Endoscopy appt for Jan 10th. My friend has already volunteered to take me when I got is scheduled.

AWW! Too bad the balloons are too far away for photos!
Hoping you don't have any reaction to the RSV vaccine!

 

[vickyday]

@faerywings I know you are worried about your Dad... sending good thoughts his way. Glad you will be going with him to the appt. Congrats on getting the resume done... and hope the job works out. Sounds like a fun and entertaining one. I don't watch much TV news ... just the local one mainly to see what the weather is going to be like.

@Su_Sanne I saw you sneaking in... so glad to have you pop in. Stay and visit with us. We would like to hear how you are doing.

@Cherylndesigns Yep... wireless printers can be a pain to set up. For some reason, my tower didn't want to connect wirelessly with my printer so had to connect it with a cord. And the crazy part is the 2 laptops I have could connect wirelessly from the family room!!! Sometimes tech can drive you crazy!!

@LSlycord Sorry I am late on wishing you Happy Birthday. Hope you had a good visit with Syd.

@vickyday Love your new Avi... so pretty. I saw the photo with you and your DH on FB. You both looked so happy. Congrats on all the knitting you have done. WOW... you are a fast knitter!!!

Well, coffee cup is almost empty and I am still in my PJs. Time to make a move. HAGD

Thank you! I'm not on Facebook any longer, but DH is. Every once in a while I attach my blog post to his FB page. Thanks for the compliment!

 

[vickyday]

Good morning lovelies.

Chris @faerywings the TBYB jeans arrived and they're too big! I bought Democracy, the brand that always fits, but in this particular style, they said to size up - I've bought so many clothes on Amazon that they always say "based on your purchases, you need a size -" So I read the reviews and sure enough, they all said these jeans weren't "as forgiving" as normal Democracy meaning they weren't as stretchy. I love the wash and they have some distressing on them AND they're almost the perfect length. They're straight legs, so they come right to the tops of the shoes. No need to have them altered! So, I promptly notified them that they were too big and I ordered my normal size. Adrienne was here and loved them, except they were too big. They're the Ab-Solution that I always buy, just not the same "cut" if that makes sense. I should get the smaller ones in a couple of days. The smaller size will be the perfect lenth. Keeping fingers crossed.

Sorry to hear about your dad. That's something else to add to your "worry list". I call myself "A Professional Worrier" and maybe you fall into that category too? If I'm not worrying, I worry that I SHOULD be worrying about something.

Kay @BrightEyes that stinks that the balloons didn't drift over your house this year. I just think that's one of the most beautiful sites and I've always wanted to go up in one of them. Glad you had a good time yesterday, even if the group was small. Yes, those darned printers - Like I said, I've given up. If it too much to ask in 2023 for a printer to work? I don't even care if I have to plug it in and when I get a paper jam -

Chris @faerywings good luck with your "job" hopes. You will be a natural for that and they will love you.

Well, I need tea and sending love and hugs to everybody. I thought I'd pop in here early and say hi. Looks like we're in for some warmer weather, at least in the daytime. Later on this week, it's going to go into the forties at night, though. Definitely fall is coming. I wasn't too cold last night and I don't even think the furnace kicked on. We switch it from ac to heat and set it for the low 70's just in case. It did kick on a couple of nights, but I don't think it did last night.

XOXO

Glad those jeans were TBYB! I've never heard of that brand!
My first DH's mom fit into your worrier category. I didn't think I was much of a worrier, or anxious, but after I developed IBS the year before DH died, the GI doc said stress is a big factor in IBS. I try to pay attention to that now. If Mark gets sick, however, I immediately start feeling nauseous!

 

[vickyday]

I'll quickly say good evening for today, lovelies!
What a beautiful word! I use it in German all the time when I write letters.
Today was such a beautiful day! The sun gave it its all once again and there was a light wind blowing, so I was able to hang up 2 machines of outside for probably the last time this year! DH works every Wednesday until the end of the year. Then it's finally over and he stays at home, well deserved. Getting up at 5 a.m. and walking the dogs comes to an end. So this afternoon I was out with the dachshunds. A long chat with a neighbor included.
The last six months have been very work-intensive and in the evening I finished a page for the challenges to relax. Summer went by far too quickly - as always!

@faerywings I really hope that your father can be helped with medication! I wish you'll have a long, good time together! And what I really want to know is where did you apply? What do you want to work? I'm definitely keeping my fingers crossed!

@BrightEyes Thanks for the nice welcome! I was wondering how your arm was doing and whether everything was okay again. Six months ago you had big problems with it. Was it wear and tear or osteoarthritis?
The vaccination side effects always bother me. I can't sleep on that side for a few days. But luckily this will pass. We'll also get a refresher. However, I have to get my second vaccination for shingles first. Then flu and Covid.
It must be wonderful where you live! Maybe you can make a page of the view?

@Cherylndesigns okay, you have problems with the size of BYB jeans! I don't know what kind of cut that is, but it seems to annoy you. I'm sorry they don't fit. Sure you can send it back and try a different size.
When I order clothes that are American sizes, nothing always fits exactly. Things are either way too big or way too small. And you have super sexy fashion on the continent!!!

xoxo to @LSlycord and @vickyday

Have a wonderful and cozy evening. I'll go to bed now.

Good to see you visiting us again, Susanne! We have missed you!
Congrats to your DH on his final days before retiring! Are you retiring, too?

 

[vickyday]

Good Evening!
First of all, @LSlycord , happy belated birthday! I totally forgot, even though we just had the conversation less than a week ago, LOL!
I got up earlier than usual today.....8. Immediately began chopping up the tomatoes for the chili I had planned for supper. It took me 2 hours to cut the blasted things up! But, at least I used up all that I had picked the last couple of days! And we STILL have tons of green ones and not-quite-ripe ones AND the plants are still blooming! OY VEY! I don't think they are EVER going to die!

Mark and I went to lunch today. And after I took him back to work I stopped back by the house to get Arby coupons and then headed to Walmart. After I did my shopping there, I went to Arby's so I could get some roast beef sandwiches for Mark for his working-in-the-woods adventures this weekend.

This afternoon I have been transferring files from one EHD to another so I can reformat the one so it will be able to accept downloads from either my Mac or Windows PC. I've had to baby it all afternoon as the old EHD keeps giving me error messages and shutting down in the middle of the transfer!

I've got a good start to the front of my sweater! I'm about 5" in, so I'm moving right along! I'll probably take it with me on our trip next week and knit while traveling and while in the hotel at night.

TTYL! Have a great evening!