Yesterday was a wash. . . .
I certainly hope today will be better.
My helpful Ace handyman didn't know what he was talking about, had to take the part back that I bought. ( "O" ring for sink stopper) Couldn't get the new cell phone to be turned on. Tried on the computer, didn't have the right PIN number. Called the 1-800 # and talked to someone, she transfered me to someone else, got cut off.
Gave up-went to Jo-Ann's for fusible web. Couldn't find my gift card that still had about $15.00 on it.
Finally came home and just watched Nat. Geo on TV. Saw the shows about the Apal. Trail, and the one about the part in Utah, the rock formations, whose name escapes me.
Right now I have to go get fasting blood work done, then can come home and drink coffee.
Fortunately the lab is close to my house. I've been known to pass out, so hope I get a good person that doesn't hurt too much.
Today will be a better day! Yes, it will.
Sara in Pollen land
The good news is . . .
My washing machine was fixable, the repair guy had the part on his truck, and I didn't have to buy a new machine. SnooopyDance! Even this young man told me to hang on to this machine for as long as I can, unless the repair is going to cost $300 or more. DH and I decided we will. :o)
Our weather has been glorious here. The highs are up to 80F and sunshine. DH and I drive to Savannah, GA this week and I'm looking forward to the sightseeing. I have quilt guild on Tuesday, then I'll go home and pack for the trip. :o) :o)
Bee
Dear Bee,
Please know you and your husband will be in my thoughts as you travel this path together. I lost my youngest sister last year and continue to feel the loss. We all know loss is inevitable but that never makes it easy.
Sending heaps of
hugz,
Mary in Oregon
allergies
Sara in FL - for the past few weeks I've been taking Claritin, Sudafed, allergist put me on AstePro nasal spray a few weeks ago, and added Veramyst this past week after a bout with vertigo. Also doing Neti pot every morning, and taking Vitamin C. The Veramyst seems to be helping (a free sample) so I'm getting the Rx filled before we leave town.
As of a week ago, I've also cut out all sugar, wheat, coffee & tea. They are very bad allergy triggers. After the sinus infection (which came after the cold crud) my immune system is shot.
My washing machine is broken again. It's 15 years old, so I can't complain, but I dread buying a new one because they're all rubbish and break regularly after paying $$$. DH and I decided if the bill is at a certain amount, we'll buy a new one anyway. ALL the repair guys have told me to keep this machine as long as I can, because the new ones are breaking down regularly.
I think I'm ready to buy a new one, anyway, and 99.9% sure it will be another top-loader. Too many unresolved issues out there, with all brands of front-loaders and problems. I've been studying the Consumer Reports ratings, reading online reviews and forums, etc. Here's an interesting factoid: Maytag machines are now made by Whirlpool, which helps their reliability. I'll probably end up with either M or W brand. I have dreaded this day . . . One can hope it's a belt and that it will be a cheap repair. Ha! $90 service call fee, just to drive to the house and diagnose!
Pollen
Doris--The pollen is awful. I forgot to take my alergy pill yesterday, and was drippy and had post nasal stuff last night and this morning.
Took one today. I think if we had some rain it would wash the sky out. The oak trees have the new leaves now. Very dry.
What are you taking? Maybe if you took it at night before bed it would be better for you.
I'm just doing the over the counter stuff. It works just as well for me.
Off to clean out the freezer to find the pounds of butter I think are in there.
Sara in Fla.
Happy Easter`
To all those who celebrate it, and Happy Passover if it is appropriate to wish that also, all who celebrate Passover.
Sara in FL - I would have hoped the pollen would be gone from Florida by now. DH and I are headed to Savannah, GA on Wednesday thru Sunday. I'm suffering horribly up here right now, was hoping for a reprieve. Yikes. All the meds aren't doing much good, either . . .
BEE - I hope your DH and you have a lovely weekend home. I know you'll enjoy having him around the house. (((Hugs)))
Doris
Happy Easter
A happy Easter to all.
Today was DH's first proton beam treatment. I went with him and cleaned out/straighted one of my cookbooks while waiting in the waiting room.
All went well, he has 8 weeks to go.
Driving back home I saw lots of beautiful azaleas in bloom, part of the city I don't usually visit.
I did manage to hire a teen boy for 2 afternoons this week. Just a wee bit left for me to do.
Yesterday I spent over 2 hours raking dead grass, planting new summer plants, etc. My legs were really talking to me last night and today.
After less than 1 day, I like the look of the pine straw as opposed to mulch, but hope it will last for 8 or 9 months. Guess it depends if this is going to be a rainy year or not.
I've been doing a bit of free motion quilting a day. Hope to get this wall hanging on the wall before too long.
In the cell phone dept. After having the blackberry less than 2 weeks I managed to ruin it already. (thinking of how to tell this to DH) I thought I was ms. clean, and cleaned out the fabric purse, put it in the wash. Forgot to take the phone out of the pocket. It went through a full wash cycle. Oops.
Guess I'm in the dog house on this one.
Everyone enjoy your Easter, don't eat too much chocolate (unless it's the dark kind).
Sara in Fla.
