One down, one to go!

Had my first cataract removed this morning. It wasn't bad at all. It took longer to go through all the questions, bp, eye drops and all that prep than the surgery did. Told to be there at 7:30, finally went into surgery at 10. I was the 5th out of 6 that were scheduled for such. Was home by 11, with all the instructions and an appt for 8:30 tomorrow. Will be a good girl and do just what they told me.

Poor Oreo. He was stuck in that crate all that time. He looks at me kind of strange, not sure about that patch on the eye. lol

Some bad news to report. My daughter Danielle was told yesterday she wouldn't be renewed as the teacher's aide for next year. Though she never thought she would work in a school she really loved her job.

Well guess I had better get off and get the next round of drops.

Have a good night.

It's a go!

Had all the tests, checkup etc. and have been declared okay to have the cataract surgery.  So next Tuesday I have one done and two weeks later the other.  I will sure be glad when it's all over.

 

Mothers day is coming with the annual yard party.  It has been suggested this year, instead of that same old food items we all do some of things we've seen online and Pinterest.  Though some may fun, I still think we need a few of the stape items.  I mean how would it be if we ended up with a bunch of food that no one will like.  Especially children.  They can be pretty picky.  I think a combination of both is best.

 

Well hubby is home from turkey hunting and the dreaded tv is on again.  Though I sure miss HIM when he goes, I certainly do not miss that tv noise.  An hour of Days of Our Lives during the daytime, DWTS on Mon. (glad Andy is finally gone),  NCIS on Tues., and Criminal Minds on Thur. are more than enough for me.   Oreo sure did miss him.  I don't think he's moved too far from him since he came home.   

 

It's been so beautiful outside the last few days I've hardly been in here long enough to turn on this machine.  Rain and cold called for today.  So far the cold part has turned up.  Need a jacket again.  This up and down teasing is getting old.

 

Well, there's all that daily stuff that I've put off this morning, so I had better get at it.  For some silly reason it just won't do itself. 

 

You have a good day.

 

 

 

 

Loose dogs, GRRRR!

For the life of me (and it could be) I don't understand people that won't confine their pets.  I don't know if I mentioned a week ago a pit bull down the street came charging at Jack and Oreo as they went for a walk.  Saturday when I took Oreo another one from a different place came charging at us. We don't have a collar on Oreo, it's one of the vests he wears and it's a good thing.  We both had to yank the lease and get him into our arms will hoping the pit doesn't try to attack.  They certainly sere growling like that was next when the owners got them.  Why you would have a pit bull in a two room duplex with 3 kids, or a 4 room house with kids is beyond me.  The thing is knowing these people it makes me wonder what their up to.  Then the one place the owners boyfriend just spent time in jail and had 4 pit bulls taken and euthanized as he trained them to attack.  She still has her own which is the one Jack had to deal with. 

 

Now it's not just pit bulls.  There was one little wire haired dog no bigger than Oreo that came after us and some kids of big white dog that is always loose and checked us out.  Each owner said their dog won't bite.  Yeah sure.  Any dog will bite if it feels the least bit threatened and seeing another dog can make them feel this way.  Then we have a lady with 3 retrievers that walks them unleased with the leash in her hand.  Granted they are trained to walk with her, but have wandered into the yard just to sniff poor Oreo.  I have told them all they must leash them.  We'll see.  One more troubled walk and I will have to turn them in.  I do not like to do that to people, but if they care not for others safety or keeping their pets safe, than that is the way it will be.

 

On another subject I would like to ask for prayers for an old friend.  She would hang out at our house when we were teens.  She is undergoing surgery for throat cancer.  Thankk you.

 

 

The weather has been so beautiful I have spent the last few days outside almost all day.  Oreo loves it. I now have a red face lol.  Not too bad, but just a nice color.  Now the clouds and more rain later tonight and for a couple days, on and off. 

 

Dancing With the Stars tonight.  Sure hope Andy goes this time and we can get on with the more decent competition.  I do think it will come down to Zendaya and Kelly.  I would be happy with either.

 

Well enough rattling on.  Work to get done around here and a puppy to spoil.

 

Have a great day!

Watery eyes!

Sorry I haven't been on here for a few days.  Have been dealing with a migraine and watery eyes.  The headache went away with a good nights sleep but the eyes remain.  It gets a little hard to see and this is the first day it hasn't been as bad.  Must be a spring allergy.  Is tough.  Couldn't be on here, or fb for a few minutes at a time, read sew etc.  Just watch tv and as I've told you before, that is not my favorite thing to do.  The news is too depressing and the shows aren't much better.

 

Enough with the downer Debbie attitude.  Look for the positive Terry.  The family is all well.  Hubby is happily turkey hunting.  Oreo and I are having a good bonding time.  Looking forward to the annual Mother's Day cookout.  It was suggested, that with all the food everyone has been pinning due to Pinterest, we suspend usual staples and make something from there.  Really not too sure about that.  Some of the picky eaters may starve and what's a cookout without the favorite dishes?  lol  I think we may have to settle for a combination of both. 

 

Well, starting to water-up a little.  Think I will go try some Claritin and if that helps I know it's Spring, :-).  Going to warm up here and I'm glad of that.  Not only do I want to be outside (without the water works) Oreo just can't understand why we have a nice day get to play out and then it turn cold and Mom won't stay out.  I do have to report a couple of dognappers, lol.  We went out for a bit to eat the other day and I got a text (;-) from Oreo telling me he had been rescued from his crate by the people next door.  His Danielle came and took him outside to play.   Now everytime we go out for his business he stands there and looks at her door waiting for her, Nicole or Mike to come out. 

 

Okay, I'm really headed for the Claritin.  Have a good day.

 



A Scare here.

We had our own little fright in town yesterday.  A envelope with something on it cause burning eyes and stuff at the local community health centre.  A man dropped off a letter with a white powder so all the people were in lockdown for most of the day while all was checked.  Those effected treated and decontaminated or safety.  Fortunately the powder was nothing.  It claims to all be something innocent and no arrest were made, but with the scare of the ricin mailings to the President and a Senator it pays to be vigilant now days.  What a sad thing this world has come to.

 

Adding to our worries here is the weather.  The rain we've been having has put us under another flood watch/warning.  Our yard was a lake but it has soaked in.  The river is high and they say it should peak right about now.  Today the rain has stopped and it should be dry tomorrow but Sunday calls for rain again, and on and off for the first few days of the coming week.  To top that off the northern part of the state in being inundated with snow, that as it melts will probably send more water downward.  My cousin in Gordon has 20 inches of snow and I think more to come.  Enough already!

 

Then to top off these couple days the awful trouble in Boston.  I feel so bad for everyone who was hurt and killed.  It just make a person feel sick inside.  I pray for everyone and hope it's over soon.  There is just too much violence in this world and I feel there is really no sane reason for it. 

 

I pray you are all well and safe. 



God Bless Boston.

I'll never understand the idiocy behind such things as happened at the Boston Marathon, 911, Oklahoma,  etc. It doesn't accomplish anything but only hurts innocents and make us more determined that ever to get the perpetrators. It does prove how sick and vicious some people are.   It doesn't show what big bad tough guys they are, just shows their cowardice.  This will not stop our country, but will only strengthen our resolve to show how strong we Americans are.  How our fortitude to move on and not let these sick, disgusting people to stop us from going on with our lives.   Whether it's bombs, a nut with a gun or whatever, we will carry on stronger than ever.

 Prayers for all those who were hurt and killed and their familes.

I WON!

Hooray!  We went on the gambling bus trip to Diamond Jim's in Iowa and I came home with $50 dollars more than I went with.  Now that being said, hubby didn't fair so well.  He lost most of what he took.  Now you think because he withdrew the money for us to go I should split what's left of mine with him.  Funny man.  Back in the bank it goes so I guess you could say I shared.  Of course we won't be able to touch it as it's going into the Christmas Club account.  Not easily accessable.  As Bugs Bunny would say, "ain't I a stinker". 

 

I must say the bus ride wasn't as nice as usual.  There were some rude and/or inconsiderate people on the bus.  When we got there and the lady gets on to hand out cards they wouldn't shut up so you could hear when your name was called.  Had to be told twice.  Then there were a few who wanted to get up and get right off the bus as soon as they got theirs.  Didn't want to wait for their lunch ticket or others to get theirs.  They had to be told to sit down and wait until she handed everything out and told them the rules.  You know, like if you get intoxicated you will be removed etc.  Then on the way home they asked for the microphone and were telling dirty and viciouse (dead baby) jokes.  Needless to say they were chastized for that as well.  Dead babies are nothing to joke about.  Yes, there were a younger set, but the good thing was it was a younger set young lady who put them in their place.

 

I would have like a shorter trip.  The bus left at 10 and we didn't leave the casino until 5.  That's just too long and we were really tired when we got back.  Usually we stop into the bar and have one drink when we get off the bus, but my poor granddaughter was dog sitting so Oreo wouldn't have to spend the day in the crate.  I doubt we'll go again unless they shorten the trip.  It's just too much for this old lady.

 

Now Oreo isn't feeling too well.  Either that or those girls (Nicole had a couple friends wsith her) just wore him out.  He wouldn't even eat a treat this morning and has been rather quiet, listless so far.