9/7/2016
Today is day one of my mini-vacation. Jeff flew to Duluth this morning and will be back on Sunday. He'll have a good time talking with pilots about all things aviation. I, on the other hand, will watch cheesy television and eat cereal for dinner!
While the event planners do have events for non-flying spouses, the majority of the time is events for pilots. I've done several migrations and don't think they are really my thing. Particularly this year, since Jeff has temporarily lost his medical and has to fly commercial (horrors), there is no way that I want to be crammed into a plane and fed peanuts and warm coke.
I've lots of things that I can and probably should do, but then again there is nothing on my to do list that is life threatening or even critical. I can vacuum today or I can do it tomorrow. Andy and Stacey are dropping Benjamin off tomorrow morning so that they can attend a lecture about estate planning. So with the exception of them coming to the house, I'm not expecting anybody else.
I might do some more purging of files. After all, how many years of insurance policies do you really need to keep? Answer - only the current year.
The girls have returned from playing outside, so it's time for the first nap of the day. I am a good pet owner and when they nap, I take a short snooze too. Wouldn't want to wake the girls up!
Have a good day.
P
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Purging and Merging
9/6/2016
Do you have files that instead of systematically going through to dispose of old papers, you just keep adding to the file? I know you do. I do too. Yesterday, because I had nothing better to do (read: nothing better than I wanted to do), I took time to go through a file labeled "CVS" for our pharmacy receipts, etc.
The file was quite large with prescriptions going back to 2012. Clearly, I don't purge nearly often enough. I'm happy to say that the file is now back to a more normal size and the shredder is going to fill up when I start shredding all this paper.
I know I have many files in need of review. I have files on cars we haven't owned in years as well as expired insurance policies. I don't know why I don't toss out the old policies when the new ones come in. Yes I do - I can be lazy. And, it's not like anyone's going to know if I've tidied up the files.
Jeff leaves tomorrow for Duluth, so have to get the last of his clothes washed and his suitcase out. He's not looking forward to a commercial flight, but he will enjoy himself ones he lands in Duluth.
I will spend the remainder of this week doing as much, or as little, as I want to. Won't be fixing dinners I can promise you that. Two pieces of toast would be an adequate dinner for me.
Jeff has enjoyed these last few days off. Gets to sleep in - sort of! The girls begin to do their I need to eat and potty dance about 7:00 in the morning. Good news is that after breakfast and romping through the yard, they are ready for a nap. I'll take good advantage of that to "nap" in my chair with them.
P
Do you have files that instead of systematically going through to dispose of old papers, you just keep adding to the file? I know you do. I do too. Yesterday, because I had nothing better to do (read: nothing better than I wanted to do), I took time to go through a file labeled "CVS" for our pharmacy receipts, etc.
The file was quite large with prescriptions going back to 2012. Clearly, I don't purge nearly often enough. I'm happy to say that the file is now back to a more normal size and the shredder is going to fill up when I start shredding all this paper.
I know I have many files in need of review. I have files on cars we haven't owned in years as well as expired insurance policies. I don't know why I don't toss out the old policies when the new ones come in. Yes I do - I can be lazy. And, it's not like anyone's going to know if I've tidied up the files.
Jeff leaves tomorrow for Duluth, so have to get the last of his clothes washed and his suitcase out. He's not looking forward to a commercial flight, but he will enjoy himself ones he lands in Duluth.
I will spend the remainder of this week doing as much, or as little, as I want to. Won't be fixing dinners I can promise you that. Two pieces of toast would be an adequate dinner for me.
Jeff has enjoyed these last few days off. Gets to sleep in - sort of! The girls begin to do their I need to eat and potty dance about 7:00 in the morning. Good news is that after breakfast and romping through the yard, they are ready for a nap. I'll take good advantage of that to "nap" in my chair with them.
P
Monday, September 5, 2016
Feels Like Sunday
9/5/2016
It's Monday, but feels like Sunday. Three day weekends are lovely, but mess with your mind, at least as far as the calendar is concerned!
Jeff and I had a peaceful Sunday. Took a nap while the girls were asleep. Once the girls are down, I try to make as little noise as possible. There's no reason to wake up a sleeping dog. In the afternoon, Jeff went and did the Costco and WalMart run, basically to get me junk food to eat while he's away.
I don't cook when I'm by myself, unless you consider nuking something in the microwave cooking. One of my favorite things to eat is frosty flakes with bananas. There was a time when I ate Sugar Smacks, but gave them up for a more adult-like (ha) cereal like frosties.
Andy wants Jeff to come out and help or do electrical work on the deck et al on the back of his house. I'll stay home and hold down the fort and find Jeff's suitcase, so that he can pack tomorrow for his trip. I know he's not excited about commercial plane travel, but he is looking forward to the migration itself. Who wouldn't like to talk about planes all day? Non-flying spouses I suppose.
I've been using the carpet shampooer a lot recently, but couldn't figure out how to clean out the bottom of the machine where the brushes are properly. Jeff helped me with that, and the machine is cleaned up and ready for use. The girls are spending more time outside, so the accidents, which doesn't include peeing, is getting better. I do believe the worst of things is behind us and the girls sleep well in our bed - up until they decide it's time to get up. Then things get loud in a hurry. Sleeping in is not an option when you have a dog that sits on your face!
Have a wonderful Monday day and contrary to the holiday's name, don't labor!
P
It's Monday, but feels like Sunday. Three day weekends are lovely, but mess with your mind, at least as far as the calendar is concerned!
Jeff and I had a peaceful Sunday. Took a nap while the girls were asleep. Once the girls are down, I try to make as little noise as possible. There's no reason to wake up a sleeping dog. In the afternoon, Jeff went and did the Costco and WalMart run, basically to get me junk food to eat while he's away.
I don't cook when I'm by myself, unless you consider nuking something in the microwave cooking. One of my favorite things to eat is frosty flakes with bananas. There was a time when I ate Sugar Smacks, but gave them up for a more adult-like (ha) cereal like frosties.
Andy wants Jeff to come out and help or do electrical work on the deck et al on the back of his house. I'll stay home and hold down the fort and find Jeff's suitcase, so that he can pack tomorrow for his trip. I know he's not excited about commercial plane travel, but he is looking forward to the migration itself. Who wouldn't like to talk about planes all day? Non-flying spouses I suppose.
I've been using the carpet shampooer a lot recently, but couldn't figure out how to clean out the bottom of the machine where the brushes are properly. Jeff helped me with that, and the machine is cleaned up and ready for use. The girls are spending more time outside, so the accidents, which doesn't include peeing, is getting better. I do believe the worst of things is behind us and the girls sleep well in our bed - up until they decide it's time to get up. Then things get loud in a hurry. Sleeping in is not an option when you have a dog that sits on your face!
Have a wonderful Monday day and contrary to the holiday's name, don't labor!
P
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Prepping For The Trip
9/4/2016
Jeff is leaving for Duluth on Wednesday. My job is to make sure that his shirts, pants, shorts and you name it are all washed and ready to go into his suitcase. Also have to make sure that I have the proper bag for his CPAP machine. Jeff and I don't travel without our machines.
We spent much of yesterday, in different rooms in recliners taking an afternoon snooze. The girls are generally ready for a nap anytime we are - thank goodness. I have two notions about the girls when they're sleeping. One is that I could get up and do something/anything. However, this would likely wake them up - bad idea. The other is just to lean back in the recliner and zone out until they wake up - good idea.
Jeff is going to make a run to Costco and WalMart probably today. I'll stay home. I'm not quite ready to leave the puppies alone in the house for the hour(s) it will take to shop. They might (emphasis on might) be good - and more likely will destroy something(s) in the house!
Slept in this morning which was lovely. Jeff got up with the dogs after they started walking on our faces. I pretended that I didn't notice them, but they were pretty hard to ignore. But, I was able to go back to sleep and let Jeff handle the feeding and the potty business.
Cooler weather again today, but temperatures will start to rise next week. I could open up the house, but I don't want to. First, you have to open up all the windows and then when it gets too hot, run around and close them. Better (read easier) to just leave things alone and when I need a/c it will automatically turn on. Much better.
Have a great day.
P
Jeff is leaving for Duluth on Wednesday. My job is to make sure that his shirts, pants, shorts and you name it are all washed and ready to go into his suitcase. Also have to make sure that I have the proper bag for his CPAP machine. Jeff and I don't travel without our machines.
We spent much of yesterday, in different rooms in recliners taking an afternoon snooze. The girls are generally ready for a nap anytime we are - thank goodness. I have two notions about the girls when they're sleeping. One is that I could get up and do something/anything. However, this would likely wake them up - bad idea. The other is just to lean back in the recliner and zone out until they wake up - good idea.
Jeff is going to make a run to Costco and WalMart probably today. I'll stay home. I'm not quite ready to leave the puppies alone in the house for the hour(s) it will take to shop. They might (emphasis on might) be good - and more likely will destroy something(s) in the house!
Slept in this morning which was lovely. Jeff got up with the dogs after they started walking on our faces. I pretended that I didn't notice them, but they were pretty hard to ignore. But, I was able to go back to sleep and let Jeff handle the feeding and the potty business.
Cooler weather again today, but temperatures will start to rise next week. I could open up the house, but I don't want to. First, you have to open up all the windows and then when it gets too hot, run around and close them. Better (read easier) to just leave things alone and when I need a/c it will automatically turn on. Much better.
Have a great day.
P
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Now It's Saturday
9/3/2016
Okay following Friday, which felt like Saturday, now it really is Saturday. Cooler weather today so I've opened up a few windows. I hate opening windows and then having to close everything back up when the hot weather returns.
Yesterday, Jeff and Scott went to the battery warehouse, which has sat empty, more or less since 2013, to take out a work bench and some metal cabinets. Our last rent payment has been made (hurray) and we have until the 30th to be out. We told our sub-lessee tenants that they have to be out by the 15th. It's been a long time getting to the end of the lease. We're happy to see the end of the battery business.
I don't know what plans Jeff has for today, perhaps the bank and a Costco/WalMart run. I'll stay home and sit with the girls. I'm not quite ready to leave them both on their own alone in the house. But, they are wise to the ruse of putting them in the bathroom, and they won't willingly go in anymore, even with the promise of food! Smart dogs.
This weekend heralds in the end of summer and the waiting game for fall. Already our oak tree in the front yard, which is massive, is beginning to have leaves falling and soon the squirrels will be throwing acorns at us!
Enjoy your long weekend.
P
Okay following Friday, which felt like Saturday, now it really is Saturday. Cooler weather today so I've opened up a few windows. I hate opening windows and then having to close everything back up when the hot weather returns.
Yesterday, Jeff and Scott went to the battery warehouse, which has sat empty, more or less since 2013, to take out a work bench and some metal cabinets. Our last rent payment has been made (hurray) and we have until the 30th to be out. We told our sub-lessee tenants that they have to be out by the 15th. It's been a long time getting to the end of the lease. We're happy to see the end of the battery business.
I don't know what plans Jeff has for today, perhaps the bank and a Costco/WalMart run. I'll stay home and sit with the girls. I'm not quite ready to leave them both on their own alone in the house. But, they are wise to the ruse of putting them in the bathroom, and they won't willingly go in anymore, even with the promise of food! Smart dogs.
This weekend heralds in the end of summer and the waiting game for fall. Already our oak tree in the front yard, which is massive, is beginning to have leaves falling and soon the squirrels will be throwing acorns at us!
Enjoy your long weekend.
P
Friday, September 2, 2016
Feels Like Saturday
9/2/2016
While I know it's Friday, it feels more like Saturday. Jeff is starting his 12 day vacation today and he couldn't be happier. He leaves for Duluth on Wednesday. I know he's looking forward to his trip and also for the ability to sleep in. Of course, this morning the dogs were up and about a bit before we were, but that didn't matter. We got up because they were hungry and they wanted food right now!
Yesterday, I did shampoo the dining room carpet and while it's not as clean as it would be if a professional did the job, it doesn't look too bad. I think, or maybe I'm just imagining it, but the girls seem to be going outside more, which is a good thing.
I've got some laundry to do and puffs of stuffing from a stolen potholder to pick up. I've got several good reads loaded on my Kindle, so as usual, am itching to get things done so that I can get back to reading.
It rained last night and I think we're supposed to have rain sometime over the weekend. Fall must be just around the corner, because oak leaves and acorns are beginning to be scattered over the yard. I love autumn, but absolutely hate picking up leaves. That one oak tree has a lot of leaves.
This is our last month on the battery warehouse. We signed a five year lease and while we did manage to sub-lease the space eventually, but we haven't used the warehouse since 2013. We're glad that we're coming to an end of the battery business. There is still an outstanding IRS audit for 2013 but the company who handled our payroll in 2013 is taking care of that.
The Ox will live. The estimate isn't too bad and we only have to pay the deductible, which we should get back from the other driver's insurance company. The truck won't be ready until the 12th, which is perfect because Jeff will be home by then.
Have a super Friday.
P
While I know it's Friday, it feels more like Saturday. Jeff is starting his 12 day vacation today and he couldn't be happier. He leaves for Duluth on Wednesday. I know he's looking forward to his trip and also for the ability to sleep in. Of course, this morning the dogs were up and about a bit before we were, but that didn't matter. We got up because they were hungry and they wanted food right now!
Yesterday, I did shampoo the dining room carpet and while it's not as clean as it would be if a professional did the job, it doesn't look too bad. I think, or maybe I'm just imagining it, but the girls seem to be going outside more, which is a good thing.
I've got some laundry to do and puffs of stuffing from a stolen potholder to pick up. I've got several good reads loaded on my Kindle, so as usual, am itching to get things done so that I can get back to reading.
It rained last night and I think we're supposed to have rain sometime over the weekend. Fall must be just around the corner, because oak leaves and acorns are beginning to be scattered over the yard. I love autumn, but absolutely hate picking up leaves. That one oak tree has a lot of leaves.
This is our last month on the battery warehouse. We signed a five year lease and while we did manage to sub-lease the space eventually, but we haven't used the warehouse since 2013. We're glad that we're coming to an end of the battery business. There is still an outstanding IRS audit for 2013 but the company who handled our payroll in 2013 is taking care of that.
The Ox will live. The estimate isn't too bad and we only have to pay the deductible, which we should get back from the other driver's insurance company. The truck won't be ready until the 12th, which is perfect because Jeff will be home by then.
Have a super Friday.
P
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Three Dog Bed and Two Dog Chair
9/1/2016
Can you believe it's September already? The stores will be putting out Christmas decorations before we know it. Retailers love to rush the seasons.
After weeks of keeping the girls in our bathroom at night, we decided to let them sleep in bed with us last night. There was a small deposit on the carpet, but otherwise things went well. Of course, around 7:00 this morning, they were both on top of my head, letting me know that continued sleep was over!
Bella had her last veterinary visit yesterday and her last round of shots. Her first appointment she weighed 11 pounds. Yesterday, it was 24. She's getting to be a heavy girl. To stop their "sisterly" fighting now, Bella just sits on Daisy's head.
There was a young woman in the veterinary's waiting room who had 3 young children with her. The children were taken in by Bella, and she offered kisses all around. The woman said that rescue organizations won't let them have a puppy because she has too many young children. She also told me that they had bought a Golden Retriever puppy but since it chewed on everything, they got rid of it. I smiled while in my head thinking that with a puppy you have to be on your toes all the time.
I always have my bagel and coffee in the living room while I read a book. Normally, only Daisy gets in my lap, but today both dogs were sitting with me. By the time the girls both join me in the recliner, it's a really full chair. I don't know if the dogs are in love with me, or also likely they think I will give them a part of my bagel. That is so not happening.
When I feed the girls their meals, they now know they have to sit and wait before I'll put the dishes down. It's a small step toward getting them properly "civilized", but a step nonetheless.
Today is fold the laundry (blah) day and shampoo the dining room carpet (double blah). I'm in the middle of a book that I'm enjoying, so I want to hurry through my chores, so I can get back to it!
P
Can you believe it's September already? The stores will be putting out Christmas decorations before we know it. Retailers love to rush the seasons.
After weeks of keeping the girls in our bathroom at night, we decided to let them sleep in bed with us last night. There was a small deposit on the carpet, but otherwise things went well. Of course, around 7:00 this morning, they were both on top of my head, letting me know that continued sleep was over!
Bella had her last veterinary visit yesterday and her last round of shots. Her first appointment she weighed 11 pounds. Yesterday, it was 24. She's getting to be a heavy girl. To stop their "sisterly" fighting now, Bella just sits on Daisy's head.
There was a young woman in the veterinary's waiting room who had 3 young children with her. The children were taken in by Bella, and she offered kisses all around. The woman said that rescue organizations won't let them have a puppy because she has too many young children. She also told me that they had bought a Golden Retriever puppy but since it chewed on everything, they got rid of it. I smiled while in my head thinking that with a puppy you have to be on your toes all the time.
I always have my bagel and coffee in the living room while I read a book. Normally, only Daisy gets in my lap, but today both dogs were sitting with me. By the time the girls both join me in the recliner, it's a really full chair. I don't know if the dogs are in love with me, or also likely they think I will give them a part of my bagel. That is so not happening.
When I feed the girls their meals, they now know they have to sit and wait before I'll put the dishes down. It's a small step toward getting them properly "civilized", but a step nonetheless.
Today is fold the laundry (blah) day and shampoo the dining room carpet (double blah). I'm in the middle of a book that I'm enjoying, so I want to hurry through my chores, so I can get back to it!
P
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