Xray Day

 Today, we got little done, but they were important things. For the first time in months, we picked up food. We shared it with someone and gave away lots of food from our house, things we purchased. We got lucky. Among other things we got two dozen eggs and about six packages of skinless chicken thighs and bscb. Tommy wanted to give a package of chicken instead of keeping it all. 

We then went to big box to purchase a laptop. There was no one who knew anything about laptops. We left. I did get a new wireless mouse. I cannot get into other stores, so online I go. Charlie is going to have to be more helpful with his knowledge. 

Tommy has never owned a laptop, so he is no help. He has not used a computer since I have been here and before. I try to get him to buy a laptop, but he always refuses. Finally, I demanded to know why. He said if he bought a laptop (or a computer) he would be on it all night and day. He would cease to be productive. So, he refuses to be tempted. So, now I know why he has been so adamant and refusing to buy a laptop. 

Next, we came home, used bathroom and went to an urgent care where I waited for almost two hours for an xray. The xray tech said it looked like a fracture, new or old, but the dr would have to examine the xray. Of course, I must wait for it to be read. 

I don't recall ever hurting my hip before. Of course, maybe it is not a fracture. We will see.

By this time, we were both exhausted and hungry.  So, since BK was closest and it was fully dark, we decided on BK. That was delicious and relaxing. Cokes were at home. We will have vegetables later. Of course, I will have lots of fruit.

Tomorrow's plans were formulated around the threat of rain. Maybe we will gather the three ads. I will shop online for a laptop and then go to store to get it another day.. Most importantly, we will decided what to move so I can set up my dehydrator in the kitchen. I have three choices--dining room table, counter between sink and microwave, on Tommy's tiny kitchen table.

The first thing I will dehydrate is cranberries. I have about five bags in the freezer. I hate the ones from the store because of additives. These ones I dehydrate are great in Stove Top or regular homemade dressing. I use them in salads, too. The Vidalias need to be dehydrated, too. 

The dining room table is too far away for me to precariously walk with trays of food to be dehydrated. On the counter would be good, but Tommy might decide to sit things on the dehydrator. The table  would be close, but like the counter, I need to clean it off. This stuff is not junk, but stored kitchen utensils that won't have a place to store them. So, we have lots to consider. 

I did purchase a wireless mouse, a pretty pink. Edit: and I got to the local branch of my bank. Something is wrong with my accounts. So, a frantic night and call to my branch.

How was your Tuesday?

Sun Tea--Safe? and Cute New Hat

 Sun Tea Is Popular In The South—But Is It Safe To Drink?

I say NO. I won't even drink tea the next day. 

We will never get this list done! When I finally got the list in the car, we did little. I was looking at it the next day and forgot to put it back in my purse. I was steaming mad at myself. Today, we went out with list but after 4 pm. So, I had a list on paper but only wanted to get certain items--2 packs of Dasani water, 5 lb bag of Arm and Hammer baking soda. From DT he got 2 cartons of shelf stable milk. It is good to meet goals, even small ones. DT milk was still $1.25--good deal. 

These were regular items for stock up, nothing for prepping or in advance of tariff prices. But, I would hate to wait too late to get them. I use baking soda for cleaning, especially stainless-steel sink. I keep a Kraft cheese shaker of it on sink. Tommy loves it. I don't bake anymore, so rarely use it there. 

My right hip is more swollen, burns, and impedes my walking ability. 

For The last two months, I have seen women wearing a hat I want. Actually, these were black women, girls and babies. I figure the hats are from many of the boutiques here run by black owners. The hats were crocheted granny squares with a ruffled crocheted brims. So cute. And, they would hide dirty hair or gray roots. The women were too far away or had a child or children they needed to watch in traffic in the parking lot. My hat is just rows of triple crochet. 

Yesterday, I saw a young woman with a cute dark, hot pink hate. I told Tommy to roll down the window and give a toot. She came over and I told her I loved her hat, where did she get it so I could get one. She pulled off the hat and stuck it in the window to Tommy. I thanked her for letting me try it on. She said, "Oh, you can have it." I objected; she insisted. 

Tommy approved, "That looks cute on you!" I could see the brim when I put it on. Annoying. So, I tilt it back , and it looks even better. It sort of looks like I am wearing a night cap. Have you ever seen these on people? I could crochet these if I could crochet right now. The cap at the top is multicolor, but mine is solid. 

Plans for tomorrow are to get xray, get title for car, and buy laptop.

What are your plans for the rest of this week?

On It's Way

 

I ordered this chair to use for falls. It can be put beside a person on the floor. The person scoots over on it and there is a control to raise it. It can be used in the tub, too

Amazon.com: VOCIC Upgrade Electric Chair Lift with Wheels, Get Up from Floor, Portable Lift Assist Devices for Elderly, Includes 2 Types Suction Cups, Support Up to 300 LBS, No Assembly, FSA HSA Eligible, AX10 : Health & Household. 

Sunday, we shopped for flowers. I found none I wanted or liked, but bought four. 

First Vidalias

 For the last few years, I have been searching for a friend. She and her husband were in craft shows with me in coliseums. She never did small shows or outdoor shows. I have searched obituaries. So, again today, I searched obituaries and found she had died in fall of 2020. I am not sure why her name did not show up before. It turns out she moved and had health problems for the few years before her death. Her house and acreage in the country appeared abandoned but well-kempt. This is not a close and tragic loss as some deaths have been, I really wanted to reminisce and catch up one last time. 

Today, we planned to stay home. Well, rain only came about 3:45 and the storm sped through. Tommy is washing the squash. If I leave a little bag of squash slices, he will put it in a salad. It is Vidalia onion season, so we bought those. He will love dices of Vidalia for his salad. He is a man who does not need to be encouraged to eat variety. 

Today, the right hip, the one that hit the concrete porch is so swollen. I doubt I will be able to ride 70 miles to a friend's memorial on Sunday and then get to church basement for a lunch and then ride back 70 miles. Plus, the right shoulder and elbow are in screaming pain in car. Too bad. 

The right hip waited a month to act up. Wonder what is up with that, especially since it is so swollen and hurts.

Today, I saw a cardinal land in the yard as I sat in my chair. Then, I thought I saw two more land. I went to door fast as I could. There were three female and two male cardinals. I wonder where they stay. 

We went to Publix after putting squash and eggs on the stove, turning both down. I wanted Vidalia onions. All the onions we had were going bad, so we tossed those. I cannot imagine what happened. The onions were mushy in the middle but looked fine otherwise. I bought fully cooked Jimmy Dean sausage patties, pecans, Vidalia onions. I will chop and freeze most of the onions. I will leave chopped onions in the refrigerator for Tommy to use in his salads and other concoctions. When we came back, he turned stove eyes back up for boiled eggs and squash. 

When we went to Publix, temperature was 61F with a slight breeze, so it was coolish. Thankfully, I wore a jacket. 

The eggs were boiled perfectly! The squash was delicious. Tomorrow, I will have tuna salad for lunch.

Not much happening, huh?

Friday

 March 2

steps 11,000 planned...lol. 

For 24 hours, I could not get into my blog or Yahoo mail. I was going to try again Friday morning and then call Geek Squad if I failed. Well, a fresh mind must have been the trick, although I had tried what I did the day before. I hate that!

Tommy is in the kitchen emptying the dishwasher instead of washing squash for me to slice for dinner. Guess what? Squash cancelled by me!

Tonight, we are going through spices to see what we need to buy ahead. They are already expensive, so I would hate to pay more. Of course, in the past I have only bought spices bogo. Hopefully, I can find CA garlic besides the jars. No, not going to small shops or buy bulk. Too many problems there. 

We ran to Publix to purchase bread before the ensuing storm arrived. Well, the storm arrived while Tommy was in the store. The store lights blinked on and off. several times. The car was buffeted so that it alarmed me. Tommy got soaked but did not blow over. We arrived home mid-storm and sat in the car for thirty minutes until it was minimal. I was bummed. Tommy suggested we eat chocolate. He had bought two bogo. This does not help. But, we ate some.

WATCH: Ohio driver stops in middle of highway, causes 3-car crash – NBC New York

We see people just this nuts on the interstate. Okay, maybe this is crazier. 

It has been a long, busy week. My torn rotator cuff  still hurts so much! 

Saved Money

 May 1

steps 12,000

The lamp on Tommy's table was acting up, flashing on and off, getting brighter and then so dim it was barely visible. I was alarmed. Tommy said it was not hurting anything. Finally, I had him tighten the bulb. That worked for about thirty seconds. All this really worried me. 

Finally, we changed bulbs. His bulb still did not work correctly.

All the while, I was making plans. New lamp from WM or used somewhere? Then, I hit upon the solution--have Tommy rewire. Now, he has no idea what to do. So, I was going to buy one of those kits that required little electrical skills. Before we did that, I checked the bulb and found the solid white piece was cracked in three places. A new bulb from our stash solved the problem. So, it was not the lamp after all. Thinking saved the day and $$$. 

The mower from last year came to mow and weed eat. The experience was cheaper and less upsetting to my stomach. In an hour he was done. He pushed a fallen-over dogwood tree to curb. One day, it fell over in a very strong wind. I hated that ugly tree. After it fell, the leaves budded. So, we had a lying down tree in our yard. Now, there is no greenery in our front yard.

Our mower works for a landscape company. We talked with him about planting trees. That will be a fall job. So, we will be blasted by sun and heat all summer. I have decided to plant crepe myrtle. LOTS! Plus, I want other flowering trees. I do not want a tall tree to eventually fall on the house. I have seen too many pictures of tornadoes' aftermath. We did get our last year mower to mow this year--less stressful. 

I have done anywhere from 5000 steps to 15,000 steps each day I have not reported, depending on how I have felt.

Tommy upgraded his wardrobe all on his own. He shopped for knock-off Crocs and a belt. I told him to get a leather belt which he did. 

We had a forecast of three days of bad weather. Today has been just fine here. 

Tommy had to pay $180 for one Dexcom G7 to stick on his arm because of some mix-up with his prescription. Usually, he pays about $35.