What's on your agenda today?

[Bèsame*]

My neighbor just came in from up North. Snowbirds. She invited me to Tacos tonight. She is sad about my Mom. She always helped my Mom bring in the trash can.

She also told me she wants to plant a hibiscus in her honor. I wish she could have been her the night she died. I could have really used a hug from her.

We will have fun tonight!

[Bèsame*]

ahhhhhh, finishing up a pedicure. Soft pink toes.
I have the rest of the evening to myself. I see a lavender facial later.

[Bèsame*]

Well....we had a beach Day at Clearwater Beach today. This beach has super white silky sands. The water temp has cooled down Lucky us, the dolphins were so entertaining. They were closer to the shore and they were having fun, that's for sure. I love this beach and I'm not far from it, lucky me!



On the way home we stopped for ice cream. I've been wanting to try the Mexican Hot Chocolate flavor. It did not disappoint. Chocolate, cinnamon and some Cheyenne pepper. My fav now!

In a little while we will be heading downtown to a new brewery. We can sit under the trees and have dinner, try new brews and listen to some live music.

Now this has been a perfect Summer Day!

[Soft*Silver]

I’m having the granddaughters over today. We’re gonna go through the garden and pick the rest of the vegetables. I’m late getting The fall Garden in So I’ll be doing that too. I was too busy at work to focus on the garden the last couple weeks.

[Bèsame*]

Agenda...
First of I was able to sleep 3 hours past my alarm.
Do flying debris and leaf clean up around here.
Unpack hurricane evacuation stuff from car.
Some laundry.
Already went to grocery store, fruit and veggies are back in the house.

Watch college football later.
Butch bestie is coming over for dinner, more football and new drink specials. ( She's in charge)

[easygoingfemme]

I'm meeting a friend shortly to climb Black Mountain. It's my friend's birthday and almost retirement party. I think it's going to be a heck of a climb. I'm excited. It's a two hour drive each way and probably 5 hours of climbing so that's going to be a lot of my day. Then there will be showering, hydrating, and eating. Though we might go out to eat after in our dirty climbing clothes so we can have a toast to her milestones.

[Soft*Silver]

The garden club I belong to is having internal wars. The president versus the other officers. While I helped start this club, I chose not to be an officer. I’ve got way too much on my plate. But now that it looks like the club is going to fall apart, I need to get involved so that it doesn’t die completely. Today is an emergency meeting. I have to go!
After the meeting, my daughter is taking me to purchase some mum. When I get hom,. I’m going to paint some pots. I rooted a bunch of succulents and I’m going to repot them so that I can give them away as Christmas gifts.
And I’m probably going to make something called bubalinky chicken, something my mother was quite famous for

[Stone-Butch]

Slept very late today. Had a wonderful get together yesterday. The family brought the little one in for my birthday and got pizza on the way with a beautiful cake covered with candles lol. They were away for two months so I missed the little ones 8th birthday so we celebrated together opening gifts and having lots of laughs. It was wonderful to have a good day of sleep and rest.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Originally Posted by Stone-Butch

Slept very late today. Had a wonderful get together yesterday. The family brought the little one in for my birthday and got pizza on the way with a beautiful cake covered with candles lol. They were away for two months so I missed the little ones 8th birthday so we celebrated together opening gifts and having lots of laughs. It was wonderful to have a good day of sleep and rest.

I'm so glad you had a
wonderful birthday,
Stone-Butch!

[easygoingfemme]

Originally Posted by Stone-Butch

Slept very late today. Had a wonderful get together yesterday. The family brought the little one in for my birthday and got pizza on the way with a beautiful cake covered with candles lol. They were away for two months so I missed the little ones 8th birthday so we celebrated together opening gifts and having lots of laughs. It was wonderful to have a good day of sleep and rest.

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad you had a nice time with family.

[easygoingfemme]

I think today is my last day of Monday PFLA. My dad's needs are more scattered now so I can't cram all of his appointments into Mondays. We do have cardiology this afternoon. I have a big annual board meeting tonight for work and that's usually a fun one, bringing in our new board members.

This morning I have an external inspection for the house I'm buying so hopefully that all goes well!

[nhplowboi]

Belated birthday wishes Stonie!!! I hope it was a great day and wishing you the best in the coming year!

[nhplowboi]

Hang in there egf while you're juggling all your family needs. You will never regret being there to do what is needed. I speak from experience and I wish you strength in your undertaking of familial love.

Originally Posted by easygoingfemme

I think today is my last day of Monday PFLA. My dad's needs are more scattered now so I can't cram all of his appointments into Mondays. We do have cardiology this afternoon. I have a big annual board meeting tonight for work and that's usually a fun one, bringing in our new board members.

This morning I have an external inspection for the house I'm buying so hopefully that all goes well!

[easygoingfemme]

Originally Posted by nhplowboi

Hang in there egf while you're juggling all your family needs. You will never regret being there to do what is needed. I speak from experience and I wish you strength in your undertaking of familial love.

Thank you, and agreed. I've been very intentional in my choices to make sure I was nearby when these times came, and here they are.

[nhplowboi]

I have a rep from a local company coming out to give me an estimate on a few minor repairs (replacing a couple of doors and windows) and then a larger fix. I want to replace the middle roof of my home with the metal insulated panels I have seen on line. That will entail big $$$ but I spend $1500 a month in oil in cold weather and I think this would cut it down by a third. There is a ton of work here for this company if they do good work so we'll see.

[easygoingfemme]

Originally Posted by nhplowboi

That will entail big $$$ but I spend $1500 a month in oil in cold weather and I think this would cut it down by a third.

Holy Cannoli! That's a heck of an oil bill. Def worth looking into your options.

It's been a busy day at work so far and looks like it will continue to be so. Then I was voluteered to join a work team for trivia night tonight at a local pub. It's a fundraiser for our domestic violence programs so... go team! (I suck at trivia...)

[nhplowboi]

Well that was an epic fail! When the rep started quoting me $3500 a window and $6000 to $8000 a door I thanked him for his time. I have gone back to Window World a cheaper option and I figure if they can give me 15 years a window it will work as that will be pretty near my expiration date. The Window World rep will be here on Saturday. The rep today did mention Foard Panels (made in the town next door) for the roof that would still need to be covered with metal but it is something I can explore.

Originally Posted by nhplowboi

I have a rep from a local company coming out to give me an estimate on a few minor repairs (replacing a couple of doors and windows) and then a larger fix. I want to replace the middle roof of my home with the metal insulated panels I have seen on line. That will entail big $$$ but I spend $1500 a month in oil in cold weather and I think this would cut it down by a third. There is a ton of work here for this company if they do good work so we'll see.

[Soft*Silver]

I love the new orange/red metal roofs I am seeing on cabins around my locale! Good luck and I hope you find reasonable but very efficient windows, doors and roofs for your lovely home

Originally Posted by nhplowboi

Well that was an epic fail! When the rep started quoting me $3500 a window and $6000 to $8000 a door I thanked him for his time. I have gone back to Window World a cheaper option and I figure if they can give me 15 years a window it will work as that will be pretty near my expiration date. The Window World rep will be here on Saturday. The rep today did mention Foard Panels (made in the town next door) for the roof that would still need to be covered with metal but it is something I can explore.

[Soft*Silver]

I’m going to go and get my haircut. I’ve been keeping it short So that it’s more manageable. I like long hair but when I have it, I only just wear it up in a high ponytail.

Then I’m off to buy some clearance plants and bushes at Lowe’s. Lol.

I’ve already collected the fallen black walnuts. It’s my first season to harvest them and see if I can actually use them.

[GeorgiaMa'am]

- wash a load of laundry
- hope that 4 overnight last minute orders show up, as they are needed for vacay
- fold towels
- change sheets
- take Brittany to the doggy spa/kennel
- pack a bag to carry on and a bag to check
- copy notes from my day planner with hotel, flight, restaurant info
- wash dishes
- get up at 6 a.m. (hopefully after some sleep)
- pack my medical bag with CPAP and meds
- shave (something I don't usually do but I will make the effort for swimsuits and shorts)
- take my weekly injection
- LEAVE!

Part of me really misses the days when I could throw a swimsuit and a spare outfit in the back seat of the car and take off for the beach. But no, I need my creature comforts and all the stuff that keeps me alive, and I really don't want to drive that far any more.