Thursday already

Greetings!

The week is moving fast and I am happy about that.  I want to be rid of being on-call.  Although, thus far this hasn’t been a horrible week.  I know there is still time for that to change but I am hopeful that it will not. 

Looks like the Mistake Maker and I will be out around the same time.  i will be on vacation and he will be on Paternity Leave.  That will leave the new guy all by himself for a week.  It will be good for him and kind of give him some Baptism by fire.  He will have the boss around to back him up so he won’t totally be alone.  It’s about a month away and I am looking forward to getting away. 

Nothing much going on.  Letter still has no tracking updates, which I am highly disappointed about.  Paid all that money I hope they don’t wind up losing it.  Since I don’t fully trust the USPS site I am prepared just in case the phone rings or I get an email, I left my contact information in the letter in case the kid wants to reach out.  Part of me thinks he will be cause family seems to be important to him.  Part of me thinks he won’t because well it’s kind of a messed up situation.  I can speculate until I am blue in the face but that won’t tell me how this turns out.  I am a little anxious.

Cats are doing well, Rudy hung around me last night while I watched TV.  He was in the way for a bit but I tolerated him because he looked too cute to wake up.  It funny to see him all confused when he is woken up, it takes a minute for things to register just like with a human.  He tried to jump start me this morning but it didn’t work.  He wound up cuddling up next to me until I was ready to get out of bed. 

Insomnia hit me again last night but it was super early 12:30a.  I laid in bed and watched TV.  The cats came in to keep me company.  It’s nice but I think I might enjoy it more if I had time alone.  They give that to me on rare occasions but it’s never long enough. 

Trash day is tomorrow and my neighbors yard looks like Fred Sandford stopped by.  Someone came by to pick up the appliances he set out but the furniture is still sitting.  I honestly don’t think it’s going anywhere anytime soon.  However, it’s in the front yard so everyone has to see it, not just me. 

Weekend plans right now are shaping up to look like an early morning shower on Saturday.  Going out for breakfast and a haircut.  Then who knows what.  I’ll probably want to nap but you never know I might turn productive and start doing something. 

Hope it’s a great day for all of us. 

Not tracking

Morning

Well I tracked the letter/package and the status updates have stopped.  I see that it made it to the regional facility and today it should be out for delivery but that doesn’t show.  Perhaps the clerk that told me it would be delayed wasn’t kidding around.  I don’t get how the post office charges more for everything now but service isn’t what it used to be.  I am keeping an eye on this and will be until it’s complete, which who knows how long that will be. 

In other news the boss kept trying to schedule a meeting with me as our monthly touch point and I kept declining.  He brought it up in our meeting yesterday and I told me we spoke on Monday, nothing has changed since then.  He said oh I thought you would have something you wanted to talk about.  Nope, not unless you know something I don’t.  That kind of ended it.  I think he is stressed out and has far too much going it’s either that or he’s going senile. 

Speaking of work, one meeting on the books for today.  I don’t see any other meetings on my calendar for the rest of the week and hope that I can keep it that way.  There is plenty of other stuff populated on my calendar and in case your new here, I don’t like meetings.  They happen way too often and aren’t productive and turn into much more of a time suck. 

Insomnia greeted me again last night, watched TV for an hour and then went back to bed.  Rudy jumped on top of me at 5a as if to say wake up sleepy head.  That didn’t get the response he was hoping for.  I just ignored him.  He curled up and waited on me.  Normally he’s stealthy with his moves but not this morning when I could have used the extra sleep. 

The cooler weather has arrived and I can feel the difference inside.  The AC I think will get a break today and it sure needs it.  Poor thing has been running like crazy.  I am sure this is only a lull as were not out of summer yet. 

Well about time to migrate upstairs to be with the cats and relax until something breaks or meeting time rolls around, which ever comes first.  Hope that its a great day for all of us!

 

Unexpected Treat

Hi, hope that your weekend is going well.

Early yesterday evening I heard a noise while I was doom scrolling. I got up to investigate and man I got a nice free show. Turns out it was my neighbor’s son who was doing some trimming. He was shirtless and was wearing black shorts and shoes. He was sweating and showing off his muscles as well as his booty. I watched as he worked away. I was turned on and wished that he was closer so I could smell his musky scent and of course have my way with him. I’m a poor judge of age but if I had to venture a guess, I’d say he was 17 or 18. I know that this neighbor has 3 boys, they look like small, medium and large or young, older and oldest. I think one of them is headed to college or is in college and the other one is close to graduating high school. They are only out in the yard occasionally and usually none of them are shirtless. This was an unexpected treat, and I was glad that I checked out that noise. Just when I had been wishing I saw more cute guys, this happened. That was by far the best thing that happened all day long! At least he didn’t notice that I was watching him, that would have been awkward. However, I was literally just looking out the window. For the record I wouldn’t do anything with any guy who wasn’t of legal age, that’s just a recipe for disaster. However, I like Twinks and can’t help what I like.

I opted last night to forgo the stronger muscle relaxer. I woke up to rain and Rudy kneading his paws (making biscuits) on my chest way too early. It took me a minute to realize that it was Saturday, when I did, I didn’t want to get out of bed. However, I figured might as well get the day started. We all had breakfast. Then I got my pills and we all returned to my room to watch TV. I knew I would get sleepy and return to bed and that’s exactly what happened. It was 8am when I went to bed and 10am when I woke up. Watched more TV and continuing to relax as I powered my phone on to see what I missed in the world and just as I thought, I missed nothing. No one wanted me. That’s okay I got my two furry cats who were more than thrilled that they were close to me. It was a little afternoon when Rudy woke up from his nap and asked for lunch. I got up to feed him. I had a very enjoyable treat that was highly unhealthy, a soda and 3 chocolate squares. I knew that would set me up for another nap. I went back to watching TV. It was about an hour later when I got up, put my phone on Do Not Disturb and crawled back into bed. I wasn’t there but 5 seconds when the phone chirped that I had a text message. It was from my Thanksgiving friend thanking me for the birthday card and saying we will have to get together. Yeah, okay I responded with a sounds good and moved on. With that I was up, took the phone off Do Not Disturb and returned to my chair to continue watching TV.

My bladder was bothering me, and I did my best to ignore it but eventually around 1:30p I told Mora to get up, and I headed for the bathroom. After I emptied my bladder, I got a shower and then dressed. Decided I would head back to the Italian place that I love so much. I wanted to get something new but as my luck goes, they were out of the dish I wanted to order. So, I stuck with Lasagna. No salad this time and I got another giant slice of Chocolate Cake to go. Dropped $50 and headed to the post office, then cat food store and finally back home.

Got my finances up to date and paid a bill. Registered for a benefits webinar to learn about my 2027 Health Benefits. So glad that my health care isn’t tied to my job and that my late spouse left me with great health care that seems to just get better. I know when I eventually turn 65 that’s when I will get the shaft, it seems all older folks get the shaft once they are 65 but that’s 10 years away. I know that will go by in the blink of an eye but still 10 years. Anyway, I’m working on laundry and will be porn surfing after this. Drinking my 40 ounces of water slowly but it’s sure good. I enjoy it almost as much as soda, it just must be cold. I’m sure my kidneys are thankful for the water.

Not a bad Saturday but I had a lot more that I would have liked to accomplish, the rain early morning kind of ruined my plans but it’s okay, I got time with the cats and a nap.

Yesterday in doing some on-line reading, I learned that my hobby of listening to the police scanner is in jeopardy of going away as more agencies are deciding to encrypt their radio traffic. It’s better for officer safety. A couple of police departments that I don’t listen to have already encrypted. I found that my police department has one encrypted channel for investigations that I didn’t know about. I understand why they want to encrypt and how it benefits them. However, I’ve been in this hobby since I was a kid. I really like it. It’s entertainment and company when I am working during the day, so I don’t feel so alone, plus it gives me an insight into what is going on. I’ve invested a small sum of money in two scanners that do Digital Trunking. I was thinking of buying a third but have held off for a couple years. These things aren’t cheap and are only going up in price. I can say I got my monies worth out of my equipment, but I’d hate them to be turned into paper weights because of encryption. I use them every single day and even more so on holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. I know I’m not alone but honestly there isn’t much that I can do but sit back and watch to see what materializes, hoping for the best and praying the worst doesn’t happen.

Speaking of my scanner, I also learned that my local police department recently signed a contract with Flock Safety for ALPR’s (Automatic License Plate Readers) and some other hardware. The way it’s used here doesn’t bother me a whole lot, still I don’t like the idea of being tracked. I have nothing to hide but I do like my privacy like everyone else. If you visit any Lowes Hardware in the surrounding area you’ve been scanned by a flock camera. They all have them. From what I know Lowes apparently does a great job working with Law Enforcement to prosecute shoplifters. I live in what I would call a good neighborhood. However, we have a Wal-Mart like most American cities and where there is a Wal-Mart it seems to attract shoplifters, drug dealers and other issues. Like people on a hot summer day bringing their dogs with them and locking them in the car. Wal-Mart is the place where the police are at the most out of everywhere around. Lowe’s is close by and I noticed months ago they put up even more flock cameras, appearing to help Wal-Mart and other businesses close by. There is no way in or out of the shopping area to Lowe’s that you’re not going to show up on a Flock Camera. All the advanced monitoring technology is great if it’s used correctly. But I can see where it would be tempting to misuse it to track someone and I can see a hacker wanting to compromise the system and break in just for the thrill of it. Those examples are what concern me and the other law-abiding folks in the area. I don’t think this is going away and I think that if anything it will get more advanced and become part of everyday society. Where eventually America will be like China where your tracked by a facial recognition camera no matter where you go, so if the police aka Government want you, they will know where and how to find you at a moments notice.

That’s all I have for now, talk with you all again soon. Take care, stay cool and be well.

The Big Day

Happy Friday everyone!

Today is the mass exodus at work where our interns are leaving.  The fun (aka work) for me doesn’t begin until later this afternoon.  However, I have poured a lot of prep work into this and made sure that they are divided up among my team.  I can’t believe that if it wasn’t for an email that I sent yesterday the new guy was going to start shutting them down yesterday.  Glad I sent my email to set him straight.  My gut told me to send the email and it paid off.  It will be a relief once this little project is done.  This month along with December/January are the largest months for folks leaving.  Projects are much like problems in that as soon as your done with one another one comes along to take it’s place.  It’s a never ending cycle.  You just hope the next project is easier and moves along quicker. 

My upper shoulders and neck are bothering me.  I decided to comply with prescribing instructions for one of the muscle relaxers I take, normally when I do that I get relief.  However, it appears to me that things are getting worse instead of better.  I am thinking of taking one of my knock out muscle relaxers that will have me sleeping for most of the day tomorrow.  I will make that decision later this evening.  I know that the issue stems from being in front of the computer and my usage has been extra heavy.  Ah more of the joys of getting older. 

Had a nice evening with the cats, they both got brushed.  I watched TV, just random YouTube stuff.  Lots of new car review videos.  Finished off the store bought pasta.  Had the bright idea of going out tonight but then I remembered the project work and decided by the time I would be done every place would be too crowded.  I am having something from the freezer just don’t know what it is just yet. 

As for tomorrow I haven’t made up my mind on where I want to go.  There are a few things I’d like to accomplish.  Not sure how successful I will be. 

Went out this morning to grab the trash barrel and wow it’s nice out.  It was 66 degrees and there was no humidity.  Felt like the best weather I’ve experienced in a long time.  Sadly I had to come back in and start my day.  Temperatures are only going to heat up as the day goes on but I did rather enjoy the few minutes I was out of the house. 

Here’s hoping it’s a great weekend for all of us.  We can all rest and relax while being some what productive.  Take care!

Back to Bed

Morning!

Yesterday I managed to do something that I was surprised at.  I stayed awake all day long, no nap or resting.  I figured it would help me sleep better.  Bed time came and I did get to sleep around my normal time (somewhere between 10 & 10:30p).  I woke up at 5a and couldn’t go back to sleep.  Of course Rudy was happy about that he thought he could do his morning dance and get some breakfast.  However, that didn’t work for him.  He soon gave up and left me.  I managed to get Mora to jump in bed with me and we cuddled for a while.  I watched TV and watched the time tick away.  I didn’t want to get out of bed but I did. 

Breakfast is done and here I am in front of the computer.  Nothing going on at work.  I really just want to go back to bed.  I had great aspirations this morning of getting a new system at work configured to do something my boss wants.  I figured out how to yesterday when he was droning on in our meeting about the system.  He was stumbling around and basically like I said wasted a half hour.  The meeting should have never happened.  Not sure what it is about managers and meetings they seem to love them.  Anyway, now that I have the time I don’t have the will.  Thankfully I sat by and kept my mouth shut so no one is expecting anything from me.  Silence can work to your advantage when you use it properly. 

Watched my neighbor cut his grass last night at his vacant house.  He tried to run over the crap he trimmed from his hedge that is sitting in his yard.  He’s got two piles going.  One from years ago and this new one that he started a couple weeks ago.  That failed and was mildly entertaining.  Kind of surprised he came back so soon to cut the grass.

Got two meetings on the agenda today, one just before lunch and one right after.  They are usual Tuesday meetings.  Since I am not on call this week, I could go lay down and relax until someone needs me and honestly it sounds quite appealing.  I know it will please both of the cats.  My back is sure missing getting massages regularly.  I’ve got some serious knots going on. 

Another day of heat & humidity on the way.  Glad that I am tucked away inside a climate controlled house.  I’ll be drinking my water and looking out the windows while working (if anything comes up).  Just waiting anxiously for quitting time to roll around.  Hope you have a great day!

Back to it

Morning!

I enjoyed my Mexican food last night and this time it didn’t talk back to me.  Each time I get food at this place it’s prepared slightly differently but I always order the same thing.  Some of their cooks really know what they are doing and others not so much. 

Spent the evening in my room with the cats.  I passed out treats for them and got a treat myself.  I had some gummi bears.  Watched more You Tube videos about waxing.  Watched a couple relators show off some local houses and eventually went back to Hot In Cleveland. 

Took some extra sleeping medicine and that always brings on strange dreams.  Last nights was horrible and I woke up at 5a.  Of course Rudy thought he could trick me in to passing out an early breakfast but I didn’t fall for it.  He came back to bed with me and protested by continuing to make biscuits and trying to get me up but eventually he just collapsed on me and gave up.  I fell back asleep for a short while and then the battle was back on.  I didn’t give in and get up until 6:45a. 

It’s another oppressively hot & humid day in store here.  The AC kicked on a short time ago and when that happens I just know it’s going to be a hot day.  On a normal day the AC doesn’t kick in until much closer to lunch time.  After today they say we have one more day and then we get a break.  I just want it to go back to being normal summer time temps and nothing blazing hot but the weather is much like a cat, fickle!

Just like last week, I will be much happier when were back looing at the weekend again.  I just enjoy time away far much more than I enjoy working.  That becomes more true the older I get and the longer I work.

The upside is that I am at home, feel the cool AC blowing and have the cats to keep me company.  Plenty of cold water to consume.  I hope that you have a great day.  Stay cool and hydrated.  Talk with you all again soon!

Hot Sunday

Hello!

It’s not the good kind of hot, unless you like oppressively hot & humid weather.  It was 73 this morning when I was up at 6a.  I got moving to get to breakfast, the grocery store and topped off the gas tank before coming home.  I dropped $53 for one bag of groceries, a jug of water for the cats and a jug of milk for me.  I didn’t get a whole lot for my money. 

Picked up a birthday card for one of my Thanksgiving friends.  The price of cards is way up but then again I don’t buy them often.  I thought that was bad until I went to put a stamp on the card to mail it, wow.  Everything is just going way up in price.  Sure wish paychecks went up like that. 

Got my morning nap in.  Been watching waxing gone wrong videos on YouTube.  Now there is some interesting stuff and everyone's reaction is pretty much the same “ouch that hurts”.  I’d like to wax my nose and ears but shaving is much easier and far less painful.  Although I do have one particular ear hair that I love to grab with a pair of tweezers.  It’s quite a challenge to find it but when I do and rip it out, it feels so good. 

In case it’s not apparent, yes I am quite bored.  The cats gave me an unwanted surprise.  One of them threw up by the sliding glass door and the blinds hid it.  That did nothing but serve as food for ants.  I had ants everywhere and didn’t understand why until I peeked behind the blinds.  Jeez I wasn’t happy.  Trying to get rid of ants isn’t exactly a pleasant job but it’s totally doable.  Tackled that and got the house cleaning done. 

I came down to log expenses, get this card ready to mail and briefly surf the web.  I have laundry to pick up and then I am done with the basement until tomorrow. 

Not looking forward to another week of work but thankful that I have a job.  The boss called a meeting to talk about a tool that we just got, but there are changes needed to be made and we need to coordinate with another team for that.  He knows this but yet he wants to chew the fat about the tool.  I think he’s the tool for calling the meeting to waste our time.  Yeah, I’m not a meeting fan.  I like to keep to myself, stay low and stay off the radar.  This is going to be a busy week, particularly Friday when our interns leave.   

Count down until my next vacation and birthday stands at 6 weeks, that includes this week.  So at least there is something to look forward to. 

As for today I plan to get to the Mexican place for supper and stop at a mailbox to get the card I bought mailed.  Then it’s back home.  Rudy just came to join me as I am about ready to wrap up.  He wants to nap in my arms/lap.  He’s so cute and this doesn’t happen often enough.  I kind of feel compelled to stay here just a while longer as he gets comfy.  However, I think I am headed up.  I don’t feel the best and attribute that to the heat/humidity.  Going to hydrate and relax as the day passes me by.  Hope you all have a great Sunday.  Take care!

Soup for me

Morning and Happy Friday!

It’s early and calm.  Hopefully calm will be the theme for today!  Yesterday was fairly calm and quiet.  I pretty much got to take the morning off and lay around the house.  I had a couple minor interruptions.  After lunch is when things picked up a little bit and I wound up getting a little busy. 

Kept thinking about BBQ and I honestly wanted it but my stomach was doing some tricks yesterday.  I opted to just stay put and have some Broccoli Cheese Soup for supper.  It was pretty good.  I also finished off the large piece of chocolate cake that I got last Saturday.  Jeez that was so good and lasted quite a long time.  I forgot to pickup whipped cream from the grocery store on Sunday it would have paired nicely with it. 

Rudy was extra snuggly yesterday and hung around me for a good portion of the day as well as the evening.  We got in some play time before bed.  He really begged me for it.  I was ready to play and as usual he started bathing himself.  Not sure what that is all about.  Anyway I gave up and went to brush my teeth.  He sought me out and asked again for play time.  I tried again and this time he really got into it.  Our play sessions are not quite as intense as they used to be.  I supposed that comes with age.  However, he’s still young and has a lot of pep left in him.  I had to play with Mora as well and she never has a problem getting into it.  She seems like she is always read for playtime.  I think Rudy begs me for her and not so much for himself but this little habit of his all started with him wanting to play.  It was an out of the blue thing one day and I gave in.  He’s remembered ever since and when I start brushing my teeth he’s ready for playtime.  Not exactly a bad way to end the day. 

I wound up watching some YouTube videos and then back to Hot In Cleveland before I eventually fell asleep.  I woke up in the middle of the night to use the restroom but was able to get back to sleep with ease.  Rudy had me up at 6a this morning and I just laid in bed with my eyes closed.  He really did his best to try to get me up but eventually he gave up until he saw me open my eyes and then I spoke to him.  That’s when he got excited all over again.  I love seeing his smiling face every morning.  He’s always in a good mood come morning time.  I think that is because he knows food is just around the corner, just have to get the human out of bed. 

No real plans for the weekend, other than hopefully getting up early tomorrow, having a shower and going out for breakfast.  Then I will need to figure out where I want to eat dinner at. Problem is that unless I stay local I will for sure run into construction.  I hate it.  We have never had every route torn up at once but I suppose it will be nicer when it’s all done.  I am ready for it all to be done.  I don’t like impediments when I am traveling, anymore than anyone else does. 

Well off to climb the steps, login from upstairs and see if I can find my favorite judge on you tube.  That’s always entertaining and enjoyable to watch.  He’s got quite the personality and keeps things lively for the most part.  Just don’t make him mad, that’s not good for anyone. 

Hope you have a swell day.  Take care!

ROTTING SATURDAY

Happy Saturday! I hope that your weekend is going well.

I woke up early to feed the cats and after about an hour of watching TV, I went back to bed. Got up around 10a and had a poor choice for breakfast, which was a half slice of Chocolate Cake and a tall glass of milk. When I was done, I wanted more. However, I got my morning meds and retired in front of the TV.

Had a short search for a good movie. Landed on How to Make a Killing on HBO. About 30 minutes into that I paused, went to the kitchen to grab a Diet Coke and a Brownie. Then came back and finished the movie. I set my brownie on the bed; Mora was there and no sooner than I sat down than she had her nose over it and was ready to pounce. I caught her in the nick of time! The snack which I called lunch was good, but the movie was way better. I do recommend watching it.

Watched a couple of random YouTube videos and then went back to Hot in Cleveland. Eventually I wound up back in bed and fell asleep. It was so enjoyable, but I was letting the day pass by. I decided time to get moving. Fed the cats lunch, it was 1:30pm. Then I shaved and showered. Threw on some clothes and decided on what to do while I was out.

First order of business was lupper. Went back to an Italian Place that me and my late spouse as well as friends have been to. It’s been at least a year since I was there. I knew with my timing it would be walk right in and sit right down, which is what I like. Had a Cesar Salad, some phenomenal bread, a few Diet Soda and Lasagna. Desert was Chocolate Cake, but I got it to go. With a tip I dropped $55. I don’t usually spend that kind of money on myself when I eat out but damn this was long overdue and so damn good. This visit reminded me of what I’ve been missing. It’s also right by the office, how convenient!

I left feeling damn stuffed and telling myself that I needed to get back there more often. Sure, it’s expensive but it’s also very much worth it. It’s always a great experience, much better if you’re with at least one other person.

Next up on the list was stopping to grab the mail. Having completed that, next stop was to pick up Cat Food. There is a hot manager at the pet food store. I’ve had my eye on him for years. Got to see him. I’ve never made a move, but we have interacted a few times. My little voice told me as I was walking out the door to make a move, but I didn’t listen to it. I figured it’s better to admire and get excited from a far than to get rejected, at least that is what I expected. I have no idea if he likes guys but eventually, I may inquire. The worst he can say is no, which I am so used to hearing.

Finally, back here at ELHOMO, greeted by the ELGATO’S who were quite hungry. They got something special for supper. Chicken & Spinach. It was a true hit and for the $2.00 I paid for the small can of it, I am glad they ate practically every morsel of it.

My jackass neighbor I saw returned. He is whipping his property into shape. Put some more work into his deck steps and trimmed the bushes. There is brush everywhere so I wonder how long it will take him to clean that mess up? He is great at making messes, not so great at cleaning them up. However, I think that his wife is nagging him to do something with the place. It can’t be cheap to make two house payments. I think they will either rent or sell the place and someone new will be occupying it sooner rather than later. I am waiting with anticipation, hoping that it’s a hot single gay guy but kind of unlikely since it’s a single-family home with 3 bedrooms but hey never say never!

Started working on laundry and resigned myself to playing on the computer for a bit. Eventually I will head up. I wanted to change my deck camera batteries, but I can easily do that tomorrow. I’d like to do it when no one is around. Not in a huge major hurry either but want it off my to do list.

Another movie that I watched while I was off in the last couple weeks is Voicemails for Isabelle. It’s got Nick Robinson in it and he’s cute and there are a couple of nude scenes which were nice. However, while I was interested in those and him, I was more interested in the plot of the movie, and it turned out to be very good. I recommend watching it.

That’s pretty much it for today. Tomorrow will be the usual of eating breakfast out, hitting up the grocery store, filling the gas tank again, cleaning the house and having an evening meal out. Then preparing for Monday, ugh I don’t want to go back. However, unless I meet an independently wealthy man who falls madly in love with me before Monday, I think I’m going to have to return to working despite not wanting to.

Thanks for stopping by!

DAY 2 – Friday Off

Hey, hope it was a great day for you!

I started my day at 2a with insomnia. Stayed up until 4am and then was able to go back to sleep. My last words before falling asleep were “Rudy, please don’t wake me at 6a”. Rudy woke me at 6:45a instead. I knew he wouldn’t let me sleep. That’s okay, I got up and fed him. Then threw on some clothes and headed out for breakfast.

Had Cinnamon French Toast with Strawberry’s, very good. Two ladies were in front of me when it was time to pay and I picked up their breakfast. What a dumb move on my part, because they apparently packed it away. I dropped $50 with a tip, that included my breakfast.

Headed to a bakery shop thinking that I would surprise my Thanksgiving friends with some baked goods. However, the shop was closed. I really wanted this to work out but perhaps another time.

Stopped for gas before going home. Grabbed the trash bin and wheeled it inside the garage. Went inside to greet the cats. Headed out to the front porch to change the batteries in that camera. Blew off the porch and sidewalk. That scared the cats and they went to hide in my room. They both hate the blower. It’s just air, nothing that will harm them. I think it’s more the noise the thing makes.

Sat around watching my favorite judge on You Tube until it was time to leave for my haircut. Got my head shaved seriously short, it’s not down to skin but that would be the next step. I knew I’d be sorry because the itching had already started. I am taking a shower tonight and scrubbing my head good!

Hit up Sam’s Club after my haircut. Got those brownies that I wanted, some soda and a bag of chocolates. There went another $42. It’s way too easy to spend money, no wonder I work for a living!

Came back home, waited until it was time to leave for my big adventure, which was traveling back to the seafood restaurant I went to a few weeks back. Wow, this time I had to go to the bathroom on the way there. I should have listened to the GPS and re-routed to avoid a backup of traffic but, no I was stubborn and thought it wouldn’t be that bad. Spent 18 minutes in bumper-to-bumper traffic with a full bladder. Stupid me, I always pay some price when I don’t listen to the GPS. This isn’t the first time I’ve ignored it. The traffic set me back and it was closer to 5p when I got there. Took me a few minutes to find a place to park. Then walking in there was a line to stand in for tables. Not exactly what I wanted to do with a full bladder but some how I made it. Got seated at the same table I had last time. Different person took care of me. Had the Strawberry Pina Colada it was basically rum (heavy on the rum), pineapple and coconut in a glass. Not worth the $8 I paid for it and I didn’t even finish it. Had stuffed Orange Roughy which was good but the Broiled Orange Roughy I had last time was much better. Got my Au gratin Potatoes but they were tasteless. I had them as a kid growing up and thought they would take me back, I’ve been craving them for a long time, but this was a disappointment. I only spent $4 more than last time and I didn’t have any alcohol last time.

The drive home was much more enjoyable than the drive up because we moved all the way home. I even got to speed – went 100 mph for a short while. My car still has performance and twin turbos help. Don’t worry, I drove the speed limit for most of the way home because I can’t afford to waste gas by driving like I am in the Indy 500 but for the short time I did, it sure was fun. It was a long patch of freeway, and I was breaking away from a pack of traffic. It was fun to watch them disappear in my rear-view mirror. Gas mileage should have been 28mpg, but I got 26mpg from sitting in traffic and then my speed racer impression. All things considered not horrible, but it could have been better.

Stopped for a car wash before I headed home. Perfect timing for that. I just missed a thunderstorm by an hour. Were supposed to have rain all weekend and most of next week. It’s been in the forecast for the past couple days, but it just sprinkles and then the sun comes back out.

Got the dishes washing while I came down to play on the computer, pay a bill, see my personal email and of course surf for porn. Glad that I still have 2 more days before I must go back. Not looking forward to that at all but then again, I never do look forward to going back.

Ah I got one test result back but the rest of them are taking their sweet time. The lab they used this time takes their sweet time so likely tomorrow the results should be available. Not that it’s going to change anything, but I’d like to see how my body is performing.

Not a bad day but I kind of hoped for more fun than I had. I’ve got to get cat food tomorrow and pick up the mail again. Nothing per se planned, other than trying to stay cool and hydrated. No idea of where I want to eat tomorrow but I know I won’t go hungry, which is a good thing!

Talk with you all again soon.

An okay day

Howdy, hope all is well.

I woke up early fed the cats.  Hung out for a bit to make sure that Mora would eat and that she didn’t get cheated out of food.  I sat at the kitchen table and waited for hog jaws (aka Rudy) to finish.  Then I called her like I do every morning and she was already on the move toward the kitchen.  After she ate, I went back to my bedroom.  I climbed in bed and watched TV for a little bit.  The cats joined me.  I decided that I should get up and at least eat breakfast.  Had a bowl of cereal to polish off the box and a banana. 

Got my morning meds and then headed back to my room to watch TV.  Eventually wound up at porn and watched a few scenes.  After cleaning up the mess, I went back to watching normal TV.  Got tired about 30 minutes after that and climbed back into bed with the cats.  I had to physically move Rudy and he was pissed about it.  I know he’s like me once he gets comfy leave me alone.  However, he was taking up significant room and without moving him there would have been no room for me.  He laid up against me and tried to push me out of bed.  It was funny but it didn’t work.  Took about an hour nap and then was wide awake. 

Watched more TV when I woke up but kept looking at the clock and realized that it would be to my benefit if I got moving.  Hit up the shower and got dressed.  Headed out to get the mail and then came back home for a short bit.  About the time I was comfy it was time to leave.  I was a little bit earlier than what Waze told me to leave, but ran in to a little bit of traffic as well as some light rain.  Arrived at the doctors office with 10 minutes to spare. 

On the way over I saw a billboard for Arby’s and it was close to an exit where there is an Arby’s.  It transported me back to a memory that I had with my late spouse.  It felt like it was all playing out in real time as I continued to drive.  It’s been 13 years and out of the blue something can trigger me.  It happened a lot more often in the early years.  I kind of figured that it was done but apparently not. 

This visit seemed rushed at least to me.  He was on time, I only had to wait a couple minutes before I was taken to an exam room.  Then after my vitals were taken, it was just a couple minutes and the doc was in.  We chatted and he moved to get his exam done.  I complained about being stuck for blood multiple times.  The doc walked me to the lab and requested the best sticker they had.  The lady who took my blood got it on the first try.  The doc said to come back in 6 months.  I don’t know why we switched this year from every 3 months to every 6 months.  I won’t be back until January.  I know that time will fly by.  I am still waiting on lab results, normally they are in by the time I am home but I got nothing.  I’m guessing they will come in tomorrow, which is fine. 

Went to the place that sucks at making pizza.  Ordered my favorite pasta dish.  I had a smoking hot young waiter.  I wanted to hit on him so bad.  All I know is that I wanted to say if I looked as good as you do, I wouldn’t be single.  I tell the cats all the time that if I had their good looks I wouldn’t be single.  I ate, paid my bill and left.  It would be nice to go back to work with a boyfriend but I’m not holding my breath.

Got the batteries in the garage camera changed.  Put the trash out and I’m home for the day.  Caught up on my porn surfing.  Yeah I peeked at work email earlier today because I was bored.  I didn’t respond to anything but took time to delete a couple of messages that were nothing but noise.  Then switched work email off.  I really want to login now and play catch up but that’s working and well I am off.  I guess I am too devoted to my job and take it way too seriously.  No wonder I get frustrated so easily and want to throw my hands up and walk out. 

Crunched numbers on a new vehicle just for fun.  It would be a bit costly even with a sizeable down payment and trade in.  However, I could make it work if I had to.  Then I realized that my calculations didn’t include GAP insurance, it can’t be that much more.  I will never ever buy a car without it.  Even though I’ve never had to use it.  It’s one of those things that if you need it, your glad that you have it. 

GAP INSURANCE … “Gap insurance covers the difference between what you owe on your car loan or lease and the car’s depreciated value if it’s totaled or stolen. It helps ensure you are not left paying out of pocket for the remaining balance on your loan after an insurance payout.”

Tomorrow’s agenda includes breakfast out, a haircut, trip to Sam’s club for fuel and more brownies if they still have them.  In the afternoon traveling back to the seafood place to get a strawberry Pina Colada [really hope it’s good and worth my money] and some fish.  Might hit up the pet food store if I don’t then that will be a Saturday task.  Looking forward to the drive and hope that the rain stays away.

That’s all I know at the moment.  Mora is telling me it’s time to head up, as if it’s a work night.  If it was I wouldn’t be down here.

I heard something in watching YouTube videos.  I think George Carlin said it.  You know people have a lot of good things to say about you, problem is you won’t ever hear them until your dead.  There is a lot of truth in that statement.  He was smart and funny. 

Well I guess I should run.  Thanks for stopping by!

Another day

Morning

Yesterday the boredom set in.  I realized how much happier I was when I didn’t have work tying me down.  I could leave and go where ever and do what ever and I felt really good.  Now that I am back in my routine it sucks.  Glad that I will get another round of freedom on Thursday. 

Speaking of Thursday, the mistake maker called off today.  He will be covering my on-call for me starting on Thursday thru Sunday.  I figure he’s resting up, even though there probably won’t be much to it.  Weekends are usually free and were not bothered for the most part. 

Mora took her last pill last night.  She fought with me over it, spitting it out once.  I gave it back to her and she took it.  I am so glad that is behind us.  Speaking of behind, hers looks pretty good from where it was.  I still worry about her and that this will reoccur but I am hopeful that is just nervous owner fear and that it doesn’t actually come to fruition.  She appears normal – eating, drinking, snacking and playing.  I got in some cuddle and brush time with her yesterday.  She really liked that. 

I had something new for lunch yesterday.  It’s Sargento’s take on Lunchables.  I had Pepperoni with Wheat Thins, Mozzarella cheese and very small amount of Gummi Bears for desert.  It was perfect and of course when I was done I wanted a second one.  Today I have Salami with Chocolate Covered Pretzels.  When I bought these the meat is what attracted me, I never even looked at the fact they came with desert.  They were priced 10 cents higher than a Lunchable but I believe they are worth it. 

Supper was store bought Spaghetti & Meatballs.  I ate half and saved the other half for tonight.  I have been busy studying the menu at the seafood place I want to return to.  I think that I will be going there on Friday but really depends on how I feel after seeing the doc on Thursday.  I’m guessing I won’t want to travel far but will want a good meal. 

As per usual my morning tasks at work are done and I am just on standby for whatever comes up.  I had a couple things crop up last night after I closed my laptop and I did that late on purpose so that I could catch any late stragglers.  Mora was after me for treats and I just gave in to her.  No sooner than I passed her treats out my phone was chirping. 

Here’s hoping that it will be a good day for all of us.  Take care!

Early Night

Morning … Were back on the Monday Morning Train and it sucks like normal!

I watched some Firework & Drone shows on YouTube last night.  What they can do with Drone’s is pretty amazing to me.  While it looks complicated to me I’m sure there is some automation behind it that takes all of the complexity out of it. 

Eventually I got tired of sitting on the couch and elected to head to my room.  Watched the latest episode of The First 48.  Sad story about a young kid who lost his life over an alleged drug deal gone wrong.  The pain from his father was palpable and quite raw. 

When that was done it was time to get ready for bed.  The fireworks in the neighborhood started.  I could hear them.  They don’t bother cats unless they are extremely loud.  I’m thankful for that as I know some folks have pets that go absolutely nuts. 

Once I was ready for bed, I had a white firework of my own to blast off.  There wasn’t a big show but it sure felt good.  That lead to me getting in bed early and by 10p I was turning the TV off and the white noise machine on.  Mora was all cuddled up with me and off to dream land I went. 

I’m amazed at the little work I did with fixing the frame on my bed and flipping the mattress has made quite the difference in sleep for me.  It’s a water bed frame so just some wood.  I’ve had one piece configured wrong for 28 years and no issues.  Last month I heard a creek and though the frame was falling apart, that’s was lead me to investigate and fix the frame over the weekend.  I’m quite happy.  Although, I could use a new bed.  Right now I’m am pretty happy. 

Mexican food was good yesterday as well.  Had a little bit of rain to travel through and it poured while I was eating but was dry when I came out.  I enjoy staying dry and if it’s going to rain this is the best way for it to happen when I am out and about. 

Today is no meeting Monday, I think lots of people will be out this week as well.  Mondays usually start off quiet but it doesn’t take terribly long for things to get rolling.  Back on the meeting band wagon Tuesday & Wednesday – ick.  Really looking forward to having Thursday & Friday off.  Right now I’m just going to enjoy the peace and quiet while it lasts. 

Heat wave is pretty well done but it’s still warm outside.  It’s not like Summer up and left us but the oppressive heat & humidity have at least for a little while.  Hope it’s cooler in your neck of the woods. 

Take care!

Holiday Lupper

Happy Sunday!

I really didn’t do a whole lot yesterday.  I did get up early and had breakfast out.  It was so good!  I also filled up the gas tank. 

Got in a nap and relaxation time until it was time to leave for Lupper (that’s lunch & supper combined, in case your new here).  I was the first one at Olive Garden.  Got us a table and a short time later everyone arrived. 

We had the cutest waiter, he had red hair and was covered in freckles.  I wanted to hit on him but didn’t.  I told everyone at the table that I thought he was hot.  Anyway, looks aren’t everything.  You need some brains to go with them.  He was nervous and likely just took the job while college was out.  There were a couple issues with placing orders and then when the food arrived, one person got something they didn’t want.  Soup was lightly warm but more on the cold side.  Food overall was just average.  I’ve had better Olive Garden at the one by me.  At least everyone else shared my opinion that this OG has gone down in quality.  We started a little after 2 and it was 4p when we all left.  A nice time to catch up.  Next time we will be together is likely for my birthday / Labor Day. 

I got home and got supper passed out for the cats.  Then headed downstairs to work on more laundry and surf on the computer.  Not much in the way of good porn, but I looked.  Eventually I wasted a couple hours down here and decided that I would be more comfortable upstairs so I called it and headed up. 

Mora was on the couch in her favorite spot.  I told her I was headed up but that didn’t phase her, which is totally normal. 

I went through a couple YouTube videos.  Scroll around on social media on my phone.  Mora eventually came up.  I closed up the basement and then got naked.  Shaved & Showered.  Then got comfy in my room.  Really wanted to get off.  My intention was there but there was little motivation.  I was quite tired and after 15 minutes I knew there would be no white fireworks shooting out of me, so I threw in the towel.  Started back watching Hot In Cleveland.  Mora was in my lap, sleeping.  The fireworks started.  The police scanner was busy.  Eventually it was all too much for me.  I was tired and knew if I stayed in the chair I would fall asleep. Mora’s birthday present was that I skipped her evening pill.  She didn’t complain at all about that.  

I evicted Mora from my lap.  Then went to bed.  Watched a little more TV and it wasn’t long I was out a little after 10p.  Slept amazingly good.  Had a sexy but bad dream.  Woke up a couple times, once was to use the restroom.  Eventually my body woke me up for good.  Rudy gave me my morning greeting and wanted to snuggle for a moment.  I can’t pick him up and snuggle, he hates that.  It has to be on his terms.  While his sister will gobble up forced snuggles. 

Anyway, passed out breakfast for the cats.  Then got dressed and headed out for my breakfast.  Damn it was good.  There is this old lady that comes in to meet a friend of hers and they have breakfast.  Neither one eats much and I’ve bought their breakfast a couple times.  It’s an easy $5 to $7 not including tip.  She’s been absent for a while but came back last weekend.  Today she showed up and I watched her pull in.  She waited a minute, backed up and pulled back into her parking spot.  That happened a few times.  By the time I paid my bill and was in my vehicle ready to leave I watched her do it again.  She parked like she was drunk.  She’s not drunk just old and dementia is setting in.  She is 90 and still has a drivers license, that’s scary to me.  I went back in and told my waitress, she said she would check on her.  I figured that if I didn’t say anything she would have kept up the same routine until her friend showed up. 

I hate seeing people grow old and dementia creep in.  It’s not fun at all.  I hope that she is okay.  She needs some help but I don’t know that she has any family that can intervene.  She lives alone, which is also amazing but scary at the same time. 

Made it to the grocery store and was happy that I just had to pick up a few things, which was $50 later.  I had two bags of grocery's, one jug of milk and one jug of water (for the cats).  Gas prices are falling a little bit but grocery prices are still horrible. 

Came home, put the groceries away, got naked and then realized that it was time to pill Mora.  Took care of that, she wasn’t happy.  We have one more pill tonight and two more tomorrow then she will be done.  I am pleased with her progress but it looks to me like there is an abscess trying to form.  I tried to do some expression yesterday but she wasn’t having it.  Rudy tried to clean her and made the mistake of licking her butt, he didn’t like what he tasted and stopped quickly.  Mora wasn’t upset about it.  Perhaps things are back to normal – I suppose only time will tell.  Give it a few days for the antibiotic levels to fall in her system and that will be the true test.  I hope we are in the clear.  I do not relish another vet visit anytime soon whatsoever. 

Finishing up laundry and I will be heading out for some Mexican food.  Looking forward to that.  Then it’s back home for the next 3 days and back to work, I am also on call for 3 days. Thursday is doctor day and I will get a little prick, not the good kind either, the kind with a needle.  I plan to hit up the great seafood place I found either on Thursday or Friday.  I’ve got Friday off too, which means I can hit up Sam’s Club for more brownies if I want.  There is the weekend.  Then it will be back to normal for the rest of the month, until the end of next month when my next round of vacation is planned. 

Hope you had a great holiday and weekend!  Thanks for stopping by, talk with you again soon!

 

Pre-Holiday

Hey, I will admit I am a bit confused on what day of the week it is.  Took me a bit this morning to realize that it’s Friday.  That’s the problem with a holiday during the week, it always seems to mess up what day of the week it is for me. 

I was up at 6a to feed the cats but I didn’t get out of bed until 630a.  They were happy.  Rudy ate like a pig but I kept telling him to save some for his sister, which eventually he did.  That took a little encouragement from my foot in his face but he got the message.  Mora moved in and ate.  Then when she was done Rudy went back and chowed on what was left.  Then promptly threw up and asked for more food, which I didn’t give him.  That’s what he gets for being a pig!

I gave Mora her medicine and then climbed back into bed to watch TV.  I eventually would go back to sleep for a little bit.  Then got up and had breakfast.  Then back to my room to watch some TV.  Felt horny and watched the newest scene from ASG (Next Door Studios) with Josh Brady.  Wow that did the trick and I was horny no more!  It also helped me eventually get back in bed and sleep a little bit more. 

Much to my surprise I was woken up by the sound of lawn mowers.  Yeah I got my grass mowed twice in the same week.  That’s never happened before.  Lawn looks really nice.  Then look over at my neighbors who moved out, their grass is tall and lawn looks like shit.  I’m sure he will be back to mow the grass in the next few days or at least I would expect it. 

Just before 2p I got out of bed and got moving.  Had a shower, got dressed.  Then headed over to the office again.  Yeah twice in one week.  Turns out that I wound up taking my laptop off line when I went in on Monday.  I made the trip back to get it back on the network, which took a couple minutes.  My battery keyboard was dead, which I am not surprised at all.  Eventually I got logged in, the silly thing was sending the wrong keystroke for the first letter of my password.  I tried enough that it locked me out temporarily but I knew how to get around that, smart I am!

Once I was done, I headed for BBQ.  It was delicious.  There was a nice young man who came in to pickup an order.  Man he had the best looking ass.  I wanted to pick him up but just admired him from a distance for the short amount of time he was there.  That plus the good food made the trip worth while. 

Stopped at the post office to get the mail and then finally home.  Been working on laundry.  Rudy threw up on my new cover earlier in the week.  So I stripped the bed completely.  The mattress pad takes forever to wash and dry which is why I am so late.  Just waiting for the dryer to sound off so I can throw the blanket in and once it’s dry I can head up.  The cats much to my surprise are hanging out upstairs sleeping. 

I’ve put much thought into making contact with my late spouses grandson.  After gathering opinions from several people I’ve elected to try to make contact with him.  I have spent hours in front of the computer crafting a simple letter to him.  The letter is finalized and I printed it out along with his grandfathers obituary and some photos of his father when he was in high school.  The letter says in a nutshell who I am, who his grandfather was and lets him know that if he wants to make contact with me he can, if he chooses not to I totally understand but the final decision is his.  I let him know plainly that unless he reaches out I won’t be bugging him.  I figured out when his birthday is and he will be 18 and in the eyes of the law in the state, he will be an adult.  I researched property tax records to find out where his mother lives, which is where I am sending the letter.  It won’t be mailed until his birthday occurs so he is of age.  I am sending it by certified mail restricted delivery (I want to ensure that he’s the one who gets the letter and no one else).  Hopefully, the post office does their job correctly.  That’s going to cost me some where around $20 when I could easily drive to the house much cheaper, but given the circumstances the mail is the most appropriate.  If this attempt fails and the letter comes back to me then I know where he’s going to college at and will try there in a couple months.  I just want him to get the letter and if he reaches out great we can talk.  If he chooses not to reach out fine, at least he knows the truth.  I know that heritage and family is important to him.  I got the letter, obit and photos printed and prepared for mailing.  Fingers crossed this all works out well.  I think it will be a total and complete surprise to him.  I’m glad that when I had my late spouses obit printed I had the sense of mind to list his grandson as a surviving relative, even if I did spell his name wrong.  I’ll keep you updated as this unfolds.  Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Plans for tomorrow.  Well if it works out like I want it to.  I will get up early and head out to breakfast.  Fill up the gas tank and come back home to rest.  Lupper (that’s lunch & supper) is at 2p @ Olive Garden.  A strange place that I never thought I would be on Independence Day but I’m sure we won’t be the only one’s there.  Once that’s over with come back home and spend the rest of the day with the birthday cats.  Yeah, Rudy & Mora will turn 7 years old tomorrow.  I looked at the photo I have in my office when I was at work.  You can see the youth in there faces and they both look innocent.  Comparing that to where we are now, they have blossomed and both of their personalities have really developed in the 4 years they have been with me.  I say it often because it’s true, I am glad that they are my cats.  It’s going to suck as we both age but at least we will be growing old together, so to speak. 

Off to occupy my time as I wait for laundry to complete.  I know that eventually one of the cats will be down here “barking” at me telling me it’s time for bed, because it is.  However not much I can do with the bedding in the laundry got to have it to make the bed so we can all climb in. 

The AC has been working some serious overtime but damn it feels really nice in here!  I will be glad when the heat wave is done. 

Take care!                       

Back 2 It

Morning … I was supposed to go back yesterday but woke up with an upper back ache.  The longer I sat at the table eating breakfast the worse it felt.  I just took the day.  Actually more like a 1/2 day. 

In the morning I laid around, napped and watched TV.  Rudy reminded me when it got to be his lunch time and that’s when I got up.  I fed him, had some lunch as well.  Then threw on some clothes and headed down to try to get ahead at work.  I was making great progress for a few hours.  Then late in the afternoon I got an email that something was wrong with a door at the office so I said I would come check it out.  I never said when that would be.  However, I headed up changed clothes.  Stopped at the post office to get my Amazon package that should have been here on Saturday.  Then headed over. 

Timing couldn’t have been worse.  It was the start of rush hour, but I knew what I was getting into.  Going over was simple.  I saw a few people and said hi and chatted for a moment.  Then got to work.  By the time I got the fix in place (it was a small computer board, like a motherboard but on a way smaller scale) it was 15 minutes after 5p.  Traffic on the way home was horrible and it took every bit of an hour to get home.  Yet another reminder of why I don’t miss the office.  However, a very small part of me wants to go back. 

I was all set to reward myself with eating Mexican out but the closer I got to home, I talked myself out of it and just wanted to get home.  It’s super hot out.  The Midwest is having a heat wave and you only want to be outside for a second or two then back to the AC. 

I had left over cold pizza and fed the cats.  I gave them something new and Rudy was a hog.  He left a little bit for Mora and it was enough to conjure up a fur ball.  Glad she did that right in front of me.  I held off giving her medicine for a while.  I passed out treats and she had a few of those, then I got her pill in her.  She knows what’s coming and tries to run from me but I always manage to catch her.  I don’t like giving any cat medicine but I know it’s helping her. 

Happy to report that her rear end looks almost normal, so the antibiotic is doing it’s job.  We just have to get through this week and then we will be done.  Hopefully, this is a one off situation and she doesn’t have any further issues.

I wound up doing some more work when I got settled after having supper.  Before I knew it I only had an hour left to my evening and that’s when I focused on TV and put the computer away. 

Took an extra sleeping pill so I’d hopefully stay asleep all night long but that didn’t work.  I was up at 2a and after an hour I went back to sleep.  Woke up this morning on Rudy’s schedule feeling okay from an energy standpoint.  My upper back is still bothering me a little bit. 

That scene on Guys In Sweatpants is out and I have it.  I watched part of it last night despite not being in the mood.  It was hot but I hit pause so I could save the rest of it and get maximum benefit from watching it when I was in the mood.  I plan to give it another whirl tonight unless I am exhausted. 

All of the work I did yesterday really put me in a great position this morning and I am all caught up.  Just sitting around waiting for some time to pass before I have to join some dumb meetings.  There are 3 of them on the books for today.  Jeez I didn’t miss them at all while I was out. 

The more I take time off, the more I fantasize about quitting and just walking away, it sounds so nice.  Until I realize that my income would stop and that’s the part that keeps me coming back.  Speaking of income I still don’t know my pay raise and it’s supposed to go in effect tomorrow.  Maybe someone will tell me or maybe I will just find out when I get my first paycheck next month.  It would be nice to know in advance. 

Hope all is well in your world.  2 more days to go before this week is over.  That’s something to look forward to!

Stormy Saturday

Hey, hope your having a great weekend!

I’m a little sad that today is Saturday already.  I woke up with a leg cramp aka Charlie Horse.  I pushed poor Rudy off of me so I could get out of bed and stand up.  I don’t think he quite understood but I needed the pain to stop asap.  Then I made my way to the bathroom and eventually the kitchen to pass out breakfast for the cats.  It was early.

I returned to bed and watched a little TV before I passed out, didn’t take terribly long.  I only fell back a sleep for around an hour which was disappointing to me I wanted to sleep longer but my body said wake up. 

I loafed in my room for a while watching TV.  Eventually headed out to the kitchen for my breakfast.  Rudy was right by my side incase I wanted to feed him again.  He was hoping for a second breakfast but that didn’t happen.  I had a glass of milk, a brownie and a banana.  Not exactly a typical breakfast but I made it work.  Got my meds and headed back to my room. 

Still thinking about the hot guy that was here yesterday.  The more I think about him the more I believe he’s probably straight.  I mean so is Spaghetti until you get it wet.  I will still shoot my shot and ask him out if our paths cross again.  Anyway, I got myself all excited so I had to watch some porn.  Even after I was done I still wanted more.  Watched more TV and eventually decided I should get up and get moving because the day was going to pass me by. 

I got dressed and headed to the office.  It started raining on the way there and I thought to myself I’m crazy for driving in.  However, it paid off because we had a give away and I had a gift waiting for me.  Nothing I will probably ever use but still it was nice to get it off of my desk. 

Wanted to stop and get mail but it was pouring hard so I just came home.  Had plans to go back out for cat food and mail but they never materialized partially because of the weather and the other part because I’m just lazy. 

Working on laundry.  Put new sheets and blanket on my bed, looking forward to climbing in to take them both for a spin tonight.  Been in front of the computer for a good part of the day.  Took time to eat my left over Chinese food, which wasn’t all that much.  My fortune cookie said that I will make great changes.  Yeah, okay.  Might as well have said help, I’m trapped in a fortune cookie factory.  

Made sure Mora ate something so I could medicate her, we have 9 more days to go with medicine and were both going to hate each one but it’s totally necessary.  Her rear end looks a little better this morning.  She’s got a scab that is peeling but her rear end looks like a train wreck.  She is her normal self, eating, drinking, playing and bothering her brother.  Also reaching out to me for attention.  I just kicked her out of my lap to make it easier to type.  She is in a chair behind me resting and anxiously waiting for me to head upstairs, which is going to happen eventually.  I’m not in any hurry. 

Pretty well caught up on porn surfing today, didn’t miss a whole lot but there is one scene out at Guys In Sweatpants with Greyson Lane that I am dying to see.  I don’t have it but the preview and photos look very appealing. 

What didn’t get done this vacation?  I didn’t do anything with the deck because I know there is a Racoon family living there and didn’t want to take the risk of chemicals harming them or worse yet them getting pissed and attacking me.  So I never made it to the Home Improvement Store.  Need to pick up some florescent lights for the basement got a couple that are still working but they are seriously delayed if they even turn on when I flip the switch.  I’ve got a finished basement. 

Otherwise, I pretty well accomplished everything I wanted to.  Could have done without the alarm issue and the cat/vet issue but at least they were timed appropriately.  Now hopefully everything including but not limited to the cats stays in good working order and behaves.  I spent way too much money but it was nice that I had it to spend rather than racking up debt.  I remember the days in years past when I would have been figuring out which credit card to put it all on.  Thankfully those days are over and I hope they never come back. 

I made a list of the remaining tasks that I need to accomplish, most of which is just my normal Sunday routine.  Unless I change my mind I will be headed to the pizza place with the hot straight guy that I have a crush on and made a pass at.  Not sure if he will be working but it’s worth the trip to find out plus I will be getting pizza, what’s not to like about that.  I will have plenty left over to snack on for a few days too so that’s nice.  It would just be a bonus to me if I get to see him and his nice sweet ass.  So then I will have a reason to drool while I eat.  Sure would be nice to bring an end to the boyfriend search that has been going on way too long.  I told my friend that I had lunch with on Thursday that I figure that I will probably die alone.  I’d like to be wrong about that but things honestly don’t look terribly promising right now.  My search is limited to when I see a cute hot guy that I like I make a pass, if it works great, if not well at least I took a shot.  I know that I could be more aggressive and hit up gay bars but that’s just not my thing, hence why I think I’m going to be alone for a long time. 

Unless something remarkable happens I don’t know that I will be posting tomorrow.  Kind of a great day to take a computer holiday before I go back and am stuck in front of the machine for 4 long days.  At least I won’t be on-call though so that’s a plus.  I think I’m going to queue up some Man Candy for your viewing pleasure. 

If your on vacation next week, color me jealous.  I kind of wish I would have taken 2 weeks but that would be even more crap to deal with coming back.  I still have plenty of time to use and I am going to do my absolute best to try use as much of it as possible. 

Thanks for stopping by! Take care and enjoy what’s left of the weekend.

Adventures of Friday

Hey,

Ah the last week day of vacation.  Thankfully I still have 2 more days before I have to go back.  I really don’t want to go back but need to be able to keep paying bills and putting food on the floor (for the cats) & table (for me). 

I got up early and got a shower.  Passed out breakfast for the cats.  Made sure Mora had her pill before I left.  Then headed out for breakfast at a local fast food place.  Sat inside eating.  A bunch of old guys talking.  Another old guy comes in about the time they started talking about the Obama Presidential Library.  The guy that walked in heard their comments in interjected himself to their conversation.  It went from calm to a shouting match in about 15 seconds.  Jeez that was uncomfortable.  Thankfully the old guy just walked away and had his breakfast with his wife.  The crowd of old guys kept talking about him for a few minutes and quite loudly like they wanted to egg him on but they switched subjects.  Everything was peaceful when I left.  Not the entertainment that I was looking for while I ate breakfast. 

Got the mail because I saw I had a check from Facebook.  Ooh a whole $7.  Nice to get but wished it was more.  Came back home and relaxed with the cats and watched TV.  Eventually it was time to leave for my Facial.  I looked forward to this and it was my reward to myself. 

The facial was similar to facials I have had before but the esthetician that I got had her face covered in acne.  Seriously, your going to take care of my skin but you can’t take care of your own?  It was an okay experience but I had a bright light in my face for the whole time and had to keep my eyes closed, that was the most uncomfortable part.  I do feel like she did a better job but wish we had a rapport like I do with the lady at the place I normally go once a year.  One of the things that turned me on about this place was that it was $125 total and that included the tip.  Damn if the fuckers didn’t charge a $3.25 administrative fee for taking a credit card, that jacked up the price a bit.  However, I got a receipt and plan to dispute that $3.25 fee, not sure if that will work in my favor.  My skin is glowing and feels super clean.

Came home and had a brownie & a soda.  Chatted with the cats.  Then decided about supper.  Before I left I called a guy that I found on Facebook to see about having him replace the column.  He said he would be right over.  He was pretty quick.  We met and damn it was love at first sight.  I was all tongue tied and had problems talking.  Eventually I got my words out and we had a nice conversation.  My heart was beating so fast I thought it was going to jump out of my chest.  My little voice said go on tell him he’s hot as fuck.  I used different words but told him and he said thanks, my good looks come from my mom.  He asked if there was anything else he could help me with.  I think he was being professional, but I wanted to fuck so bad.  That’s not my make up but I wanted him that bad.  I just said no.  We shook hands and he drove away.  He assured me that I would hear from him within a week.  He doesn’t need any money up front and I wouldn’t pay until the job was done.  When I came back inside I washed my hands just because we shook hands.  My hand was covered in white dust.  I wished that was his load instead. 

Needless to say he’s been on my mind ever since we met.  I think he’s probably straight.  I did some searching found that he is 23 and lives not far from me.  23 no wonder he’s so appealing.  If he comes back here I’m going to ask him on a date but that’s only after business is done.  Worst he can say is no or so I figure. 

After I was done washing my hands I said bye to the cats and left for supper.  I drove to a seafood place that is an hour and 15 minutes away.  Oddly it wasn’t terribly far from the BBQ place that I wanted to go to.  I kept getting lost trying to find the place.  I was clearly in a bad neighborhood.  Two state troopers had two different traffic stops, one happened right in front of me as I was waiting for a light to change.  That said, the food was prenominal.  I had Broiled Orange Roughy.  It came with a salad, green beans and potato.  I had rice by accident instead.  Still it was a nice and quick meal.  They put a small loaf of bread on the table as well but I only ate one slice, didn’t want to fill up on bread.  There were a few alcoholic drinks that I’d like to have tried as well as a couple deserts that looked good.  I think I might have been there 20 to 30 minutes tops.  The place was packed and more people were piling in as I was leaving.  My friend I had lunch with yesterday told me about this place months ago and I decided to give it a try.  I will be back for sure!

Got back on the road home, ran into lots and lots of rain.  From a quick sprinkle to a heavy downpour.  By the time I got home there was no rain here.  It’s been raining off and on all day long.  More is on the way tonight.  Hopefully, I won’t need an arc in the morning to get out. 

I have yet to check work email today, planning on saving that either for later or possibly tomorrow.  Not eager about it at all.  My plan for tomorrow is to visit the office just to see if there is anything waiting for me.  Not sure if I will stop by the Mexican restaurant or just come home and have my Chinese food.  Also not sure if I want to get it done early in the morning or wait until the afternoon.  Kind of depends on how I feel. 

Wishing I wouldn’t have cancelled Rudy’s vet appointment.  I think Mora needs to go back.  Her rear end smells bad again and I think that she is in the process of forming another abscess.  I skipped her dose of antibiotics last night, kind of feel bad about it but she didn’t have any food on her stomach and I was told not to give it to her unless she has eaten otherwise it can cause GI Upset.  Didn’t want her to barf or to take the risk of it.  Right now I am keeping an eye on her.  I plan to soak a couple of paper towels in some warm water and see if she will permit me to wipe her butt gently.  If I have any concerns at all I will get her back to the vet, despite the fact that I really don’t want to go back there anytime soon.  However, my cats health and well being is my #1 concern.  While I shouldn’t put them above myself I do because they mean that much to me.  I know the pain all too well of losing them and while that day will eventually come I don’t want it to be because I failed or hesitated to seek care.  Besides that they both honestly love me and they show that to me constantly.  They know that I love & care for them.  There’s no doubt about it. 

Now I am home for the evening in front of the computer and porn surfing.  Eventually I will head up and call it a night but I am in no hurry to do that.  The cats might make me go to bed.  Last night Mora came down after me and she got me to go upstairs but she wanted to stay down here.  Not sure why she loves the basement.  It’s cooler down here year round.  Cats however like heat and to be warm. 

Here’s hoping that it’s an enjoyable and productive weekend.  The only good thing about going back to work is that I will be back in a routine.  Being free from that short term is nice and I could stand to be away from it a little longer, however I know that eventually no matter what you have to go back.  I didn’t miss a single person.  Glad next week is only a 4 day week. 

Take care and hope you had a great day.  Thanks for reading my adventures/rambling. 

 

 

Nice Lunch

Hey,

My body woke me up at 5a and there was no going back to sleep right away.  I waited until closer to 6a before I got up and fed the cats.  I didn’t want to start something where Rudy things he can wake me up at 5a, bad enough that he wakes me at 6a.  I watched some TV and eventually had breakfast.  Then headed back to bed for a while.  Both cats slept with me and Mora snuggled up to me to help me get to sleep.  She is doing tons better, I think were out of the woods so long as I keep up her antibiotics.  She hates pill time and so do I because it means I have to fight with her. 

Came downstairs when I woke up and watched some porn for a bit.  Then headed up and got dressed and headed out for lunch with my friend.  It was nice.  Had a foot long Chili Cheese Hot Dog with Tatter Tots.  Damn it was so good!

On the way back from lunch it started to rain so I opted to just come home.  I wasn’t in the mood to get wet.  That gave me time to rest and watch a little TV before I fell asleep with Mora in my lap.  Rudy woke me up because he wanted lunch, I was way past his lunch time.  I got up and took care of him.  Then decided since it wasn’t raining I would go fetch the mail and stop by the police department to give them the new alarm code.  I wanted to go to Target but opted to put that on the I will get to that tomorrow list.  Regardless if I get there tomorrow or Sunday I will get there eventually. 

Confirmed my facial for tomorrow.  Got the trash rounded up and taken out.  Then grabbed my water bottle and headed down to the basement.  Both cats joined me.  Mora was sleeping for a while until she heard the Racoons chirping outside.  They sound like baby birds.  She woke up and took off like she was going hunting.  Meanwhile, Rudy was sleeping in my lap and he looked at her and then promptly went back to sleep. 

Called the last person on my list for the column replacement and damn if he doesn’t do that type of work.  I’m going to call a guy back that was here months ago that never got back to me, just to see if he will give me a price.  Otherwise, I will probably wait and see who I can find that I feel comfortable with. 

I’ve peeked once this morning at work email and things weren’t too bad but it’s been several hours so who knows what I will find when I login next. 

I plan to watch porn and chill out with the computer until I just can’t take it anymore, then I will head up and watch TV.  I’m going up in a few minutes to pass out treats and get my evening medicine. 

Can’t believe that tomorrow is Friday but like I said when I started this little adventure time goes by so fast.  I will be back to work in no time but that will hopefully only bring me closer to planning more time off. 

Hope you had a great day!

Buffet Trip

Hello,

Today I was able to be lazy in the morning and get some extra sleep in.  Got a shower and headed out to Sam’s Club.  I was surprised at the total.  The only thing I got that wasn’t on my list was some Cookie Dough Brownies.  I am not a fan of Cookie Dough but these aren’t bad at all.  I like going there during the week because the weekends are total madness and it’s more wall to wall people.  I hate crowds. 

Came home, unloaded and had a brownie & a soda.  Relaxed and watched TV.  Decided to text the dummy that was supposed to come tonight.  He said he would get back to me with a time but he never did.  He asked me what time I’d be home I told him 6p.  Then he sent another text several minutes later when I was in the car asking me if it was correct that I’d be home at 6p.  Jesus Christ, if your that stupid then I don’t want you anywhere near me.  I didn’t bother to answer him because I had already answered his question. 

I made my buffet trip when he was texting.  I got to the buffet and I was the only one there.  First time that has ever happened.  It was around 3p.  I got the lunch price.  Walked it before I ordered and saw they had fried chicken and figured that I could clean up pretty good.  Turns out they didn’t have but a few drumsticks.  I asked if they could put out more and they did but told me that it was a one time thing.  Next time if I want something specific I’d have to order off the menu.  I am not the only person in the world that likes drumsticks.  They had lots of breasts and wings.  I’m not interested in those I’m a drumstick kind of guy.  Had some mashed potatoes, some funky pasta dish, some shredded roast beef and finished up with Peach Cobbler.  Not a bad lupper (lunch & supper combined). 

On the way home I got another text from the dummy he asked me to confirm that I’d be home at 6p.  Again I was driving and didn’t bother to answer him.  I didn’t hear from him again until I pulled in to the driveway, he texted let me know asap.  At that point I blocked him.  If he’s that stupid I don’t care if he did the job for free, he sounds like the type of person who could fuck up a one car funeral.  I don’t do well with stupidity, especially now that I am older.  He asked me what time I’d be home, I told him 6p and then he kept asking me over and over again if 6p was the correct time.  I’m moving on to the last person on my list.  I plan to call them tomorrow. 

This morning I had to get on my knees and trap Mora to get her to take her pill.  It’s getting progressively more difficult to pill her but I’m determined and she knows that I am trying to help her.  I think if this was anyone else she would have probably bitten them by now.  I had to trap her on the bedroom to get her evening pill in her.  She’s got one more pill before I go to bed, which is the anti-inflammatory.  This is the last doses of that.  I stopped the narcotic for pain, she doesn’t appear to be in pain any longer.  The abscess has dried up.  There is some black marks on her bottom, that I plan to try to clean up tomorrow with some baby wipes (have to buy them).  I know that won’t go over well.  As long as she stays on the antibiotic I think she is going to be fine.  If it looks like this is flaring up or going to reoccur I will take her back, otherwise I think were done with the vet. 

Decided to jump on Amazon to see if there was anything I wanted since it’s PRIME DAY/week.  Managed to spend $160 – got a water bottle, some sheets, a blanket, some water sensors and a new cell phone case that I have wanted. Told them that I would wait a day to get things so instead of getting 5% back on my Prime card I will get 7%.  Not bad but I’m not sure that I really got a deal.  I think the whole PRIME thing is largely a scam to get people to buy things.  I have seen some good deal videos on You Tube. 

Got an email asking me to confirm Rudy’s vet appointment.  I plan to call and cancel that tomorrow.  He’s doing fine and since they didn’t vaccinate his sister there is no point in taking him over, until I am ready to get him his shots or he is in need of medical attention.  I think it would just be a waste of time and money – two things I can’t afford to waste. 

I will say that the duffel bag carrier I bought is a true hit.  They both take turns laying in it and hiding from me.  The video I saw about it said to leave it out so the cats get used to it so when it’s time to go to the vet they aren’t traumatized by being stuffed into a bag.  At this point I think they might just jump in the bag and we could go.  However, since it would be what I wanted and needed to happen they would probably turn the tables on me and make it difficult. 

As for tomorrow – plans are to hit up Target.  Have lunch with a friend.  Might hit up the home improvement store got to remember exactly what I need.  Got to get the mail and get with the police to update my records so they have the new code for the alarm.  Right now I’m the only one who can turn the thing off and on.  If something happens to me the poor cats would have to listen to the damn thing for 4 minutes each time it was set off.  I am planning on finishing up the left overs from my Chinese food. 

Friday is facial day and then perhaps I will travel to a new place for a bite to eat.  I will try to make the most of the day since it’s the last week day I will have off.  Then get through the weekend and presto it’s back to the bullshit.  At least it will only be a 4 day work week but it’s going to be 4 long days.  I’m keeping up with work email pretty well.  Just filing what needs to be filed and deleting the junk as well as marking what I need to follow up on.  Thus far nothing horrible. 

I am way behind on my porn surfing but there will be time to catch up.  I want another brownie and some milk.  Then I plan on staying up for a bit to watch TV before I hit the sack.  Rudy will have me up at 6a regardless if I want him to or not.  That seems to be every days wake up time.  I think he must have been a Rooster in his past life. 

Hope you had a great day.