Dustin Milligan who played Ted (the vet) in Schitts Creek is in a new movie on NetFlix that airs on November 13th called Hot Frosty. I just heard about it today and wanted to share with you. I’ll be watching and drooling, wishing he was my Hot Frosty!
I am in the middle of my time off and I know the rest of it will go by super fast. I’ve checked my email at work a couple times. That is something that I normally DO NOT do. However, it paid off in this case. I found that there was an issue I could fix and I went in last night and took care of it. I surprised my boss and called him to let him know what I had done. He was impressed. Nothing wrong with earning brownie points, even if I am on vacation.
Our weather has flipped back to Summer. It’s been in the 80’s here and I had to turn on the AC much to my chagrin. I just couldn’t live with the humidity.
I made it to Sam’s today and actually had to make a repeat run. I bought this large platter of holiday cookies, I think it was a 60 count. Special flavors that I haven’t had before and I wanted to treat myself. It’s a $20 platter so quite a bit for cookies. Damn if the whole thing didn’t spill on the garage floor when I opened my tailgate. I was pissed. I of course cleaned up the mess and trashed all of the cookies. Had to get the vacuum cleaner out to get the crumbs out of the trunk. Meanwhile once I got the replacement platter I made sure to pull the majority of the cookies out and get them into food saver bags that I sealed up. There is no way in hell that I will consume 60 large cookies before they expire.
Had lunch with a friend, it was an okay time and was glad to be able to catch up on things. I called my other friend who lost her cat and she is doing much better. That cemented my decision to not make a trip to her vet to donate money. I am confident that I made the right decision and glad that I had the patience to let this play out. That’s so not like me but I am learning more and more time can be your friend.
Got my haircut yesterday and there was a hot guy getting his haircut. I was hoping to see his body once they removed the cape but damn if he wasn’t still in the chair when I left. I got a haircut and shampoo from a place that I only visit on occasion and only because they give a great shampoo. Their prices are out of control but I managed to score as I went on a day when haircuts were discounted so that helped a little bit.
Did my Sunday vacuuming routine tonight and cleaned underneath the fridge. It wasn’t as dirty as I thought it would be. I cleared off a lot of room on the top to provide better air flow as well as getting rid of junk that was just sitting. I also pulled the unit out and cleaned the floor. The cats were a little confused but interested that is until the vacuum came out.
Tried a new diner that is in town for a burger. I hit them up after I was at the Dentist on Monday. Nothing special and I might go back but it’s not on my immediate must go back soon list.
Got a gift card that I plan to use Friday for lunch at my favorite Italian place. Not sure if I will use it all up but I am craving Spaghetti & Meatballs. I expect to have some left over or at the very least get more to go as well as maybe some desert to bring home.
Tomorrow I am thinking of hitting up a place that I went to last time I was off. Instead of getting breakfast I want their lunch buffet, which looks good. Hopefully, I can keep my stomach at bay.
My sleep scheduled it all kinds of crazy. I’ve decided that Rudy & Mora should be renamed Biscuits & Gravy. Rudy makes biscuits to wake me up and he will sleep on top of me as well just laying in wait for me to wake up so he can get those paws going. Mora is Gravy because she loves to roll over and let me rub her belly, she jumps on the bed after breakfast and just lays there. She will follow me downstairs and jump in my lap rolling over and getting that belly rubbed. She just lays there like gravy and soaks it all up. I’m not changing their names but I’ve been calling Rudy Mr. Biscuits all day.
It’s Trick or Treating time and my lights are off. The little ghouls & goblins are out and the subdivision is lined with cars and plenty of people out walking around. It’s warm so it’s a great time unlike most Halloweens when it’s brisk or down right cold here. We do have some rain moving in but that will be later tonight and early tomorrow.
I’m finishing up laundry that I started a day or so ago and going to surf away for a bit.
I got the cowboy boots that I have always wanted. Damn I didn’t know how difficult they were to get on and off. One is just as bad as the other. Today I learned all about a boot puller to help get them off. I added that to my Amazon cart and it will be here on Friday. I’m kind of on the fence about keeping them but they are paid for.
Off to surf away for a while and then I will climb the steps and browse TV. Got a few things on the DVR and who knows what I can find on YouTube. Plan to enjoy the rest of my time off because I will be on-call when I go back and my inbox is already a small disaster I am sure it’s gonna grow given that I’ve still got a couple days.
Well Ms. Gravy just showed up and doesn’t want me to post this. I need to tend to rubbing her belly. I am still fighting off some allergy or illness. My nose goes crazy for a bit when I wake up and then after a couple hours all is fine. Hope your all doing well, just wanted you to know I am still among the living.
I woke up early it was cold outside and dark. I got dressed and grabbed a jacket. Headed out to a new place in the hopes of seeing a friend and his family. However, I drove all that way (30 minutes one way) to find out that the place was closed and didn’t open for another 30 minutes. I wanted food so I opted to head home and stop at my usual place.
Had a sub-par experience. Eggs & Sausage were cold which is nothing new but today they were like ice rather than slightly warm. I sent them back. Took forever to get a waitress to check on me and refill my drink. Just wasn’t terribly pleased when I left.
Being cold out and me having all this time on my hands I opted to just come home. Put my phone on DND (Do Not Disturb) watched YouTube with the cats and then went back to sleep for a while. I woke up and took a breath loud enough that it woke Rudy and he sprung to life and jumped on my chest, he was making biscuits and giving me kisses. Which is his normal way that I get greeted each morning. It’s the best part of waking up and today I got that treatment twice. Gosh I feel so lucky!
Got up and passed out lunch. Rudy was enamored with a baby bird that landed on the deck and he spent the longest time staring out the window and acting like he was going to pounce. No way he was going to because there was a huge glass door in his way. Eventually he ate some lunch and his sister followed.
Meanwhile I worked on putting my medicine out. Then my Amazon delivery showed up so I grabbed those packages. Made a nice open box with wrapping paper for the cats to play in. Apparently it’s a little too full because Mora turned her nose up at it. I’m giving them a chance and if there is no interest I will toss it.
As I sat and began to watch TV again I saw a video where someone cooked a pizza. That got me to thinking I could stay here and make the one Tombstone pizza that I have. It’s a nice crisp fall day and it’s a nice idea. However, I remembered going to see the cute guy at the pizza place. While that sounds nice I can always do that on a Sunday. Today I think I am just staying home and hanging with the cats working on tasks.
We made our way downstairs and I am working on laundry. Blogging (obviously) and searching for more porn.
The Water Heater flush went well. I got lots of junk out of it and as it was refilling I would periodically open the drain and get some milky water out. I did that a few times until it began to flow as clear. It’s a natural gas unit and has an electronic ignition. Getting it to light is a bit of a pain but I got it going. Made it back upstairs to flush all of the air out of the lines. This time it didn’t frighten the cats but they weren’t terribly happy about it either.
I’ve got hot water back and it’s not boiling hot. The test was the first load of laundry to know if I fixed my problem. The unit still makes some noise when it heats up water but it’s much quieter than it was previously. So I did solve my problem. Yay me! It’s only 4 years old and I kind of wish that I would have heeded the warning from the installer and never touched it. However now that this is the second flush in about six months I’ve got a reminder set to take care of it on an annual basis. I think that the first flush I didn’t get all of the “junk” out of it and also had the heat a bit higher than where it is now. The next test is when I take a shower, so long as the water is hot enough I will leave well enough alone and not monkey with things, which I hope is what I am able to do.
Still no word from my friends that lost a cat. I know that my gift was delivered yesterday to their front porch. Thanks to Amazon taking photos. I really hope that it went over well and helps with the grieving process. I am still on the fence about going to their vets and dropping some money on their account. Seeing them go through losing their cats takes me back to loosing mine and what that whole awful experience is like. I appreciate and hug Mora & Rudy a bit more. They soak it up like the sponges they are.
Today is my late spouses birthday. I’m not nearly as emotional as I had been in years past. It sort of feels like another day but I am still thinking of him and miss him. I spoke out a Happy Birthday to him this morning.
Well time to publish this and get moving. The rest of my work isn’t going to get done on it’s own. Hope your having a good day!
I had my massage on Friday. I went out for supper a couple hours prior to and grabbed the mail. Called my Thanksgiving Friends to try to invite them out for a meal and learned they lost another cat a few days ago. Sadly, they have another one that is in critical condition and looks like it’s not going to make it. They are much like I was in that they are running an old folks home for cats. It’s sad when one of them passes but they are all up there in age so it’s kind of expected. I never got around to asking if they wanted to grab a bite to eat.
Once we hung up I got on Amazon and found the perfect sympathy gift and had to sent. It arrived today. I know it will bring some tears but also my appreciation. Most people wouldn’t go out of their way to send a gift, much less a sympathy card. As most people think oh well it’s just a pet (cat/dog) and don’t realize that these are family members and like children to their human owners.
I am contemplating showing up at their vets office next week and dropping off some money so they aren’t so financially strapped if/when it comes time for the next one. Plus they have one that is on medication for frequent eye infections. I know that their vet is way cheaper than the vet that I have used but on average it’s about $300 (us dollars) to have a cat put down, cremated and to get the cremains returned. Part of me thinks it’s a kind gesture to do and the other part of me thinks that it’s overstepping a bit. I am mulling it over. I also kind of think that if I give that money away something catastrophic will happen to me and I will wish I would have hung on to it. Yeah I’m probably over thinking things.
My friends are both older folks and they too are close to checking out but are both in remarkable health. I think that she will go before he does not only because she is older but because she is the one who is most affected by the loss of a cat. She just sobs and seeing that November is around the corner that is a depressing month for both of them because they lost a son in that month years back. I’ve already been informed that they will be cutting back on the number of people invited to Thanksgiving this year just because of finances. I’ve offered money but they said they are fine, when I know they aren’t. Just a little too proud to take help.
My sleep schedule is all over the place. I go to bed around normal time, wake up in the middle of the night and try for hours on end to go back to sleep. By the time I get settled it’s almost time to pass out breakfast for the cats. Rudy makes his biscuits and looks at me with his sweet face that I just can’t say no to. Once I am up I can’t seem to get back to sleep again for a couple more hours. Then I wake up and it’s 10 or 11. I just want to sit around and am in no hurry to do much of anything.
Managed to get a shower today, went out for dinner and am back home. Working on flushing the water heater. Just paid bills and placed another Amazon order. I’ve always wanted Cowboy Boots and a pair that I have had my eye on just came back into stock so I placed an order. They will be here on Monday. I hope that I like them but if not I know that I can always return them. Back to the bills for a second, I got a bill from the new eye doctor and only owed them a $10 copay. I was more than happy to get that out of the way. Sadly they don’t take payments online so I had to get a check to them.
Plan to get up and hit a new place for breakfast and then hit the other grocery store instead of the normal store I go to. I want several things mostly sweets. Might go to the pizza place for supper where I know the cute guy I like works. I know he’s straight but that doesn’t prevent me from looking. It would be a nice trip and a great way to spend a little bit of time.
One of the other chores I need to take care of is vacuuming under the fridge and pulling it out to inspect things from the back. I’ve got a motor that growls perodically and has for years. Normally a good spray of some garage door 3 in 1 oil takes care of it for a while. It used to be a twice a year thing. Now it’s more like once ever couple months. Oddly the motor is in the freezer. The growling noise bothers the cats and well it’s not pleasant to my ears either. I told it to shut up this morning and that worked. We purchased it when we moved in here and hell that was 26 years ago. 2 years ago I cleaned out so much fur from underneath it that I am surprised it is still going, it should have given up the ghost years ago. I just hope that I don’t wake up one morning to a dead unit and loose a bunch of food, that would suck! Not to mention be expensive.
Well it’s past treat time and I need to pass those out plus check on the heater. It should be about time to get it filling up again.
Enjoy your weekend!
I do feel way better but I still have that malaise feeling that I am unwell. Kind of feels like I might have a fever. I’ve gotten hot a couple times but I am on a regimen of Ibuprofen just in case. I don’t bother taking my temperature as I generally know when I’ve got a fever.
Not exactly sure why but I woke up at 1am and couldn’t go back to sleep until a little after 3:30a. I watched TV and I was so bored. I just wanted to get back to sleep. I had no naps yesterday. I also figured that today would suck since I was lacking in the sleep department but that hasn’t been the case. Still no naps today and I am going strong.
I wanted to cancel my massage but wound up confirming it. I can always cancel tomorrow morning but I might actually go ahead and get it.
Today has been calm on the work front. I’ve been busy playing with porn. Subscribed to another creator last night. I swore this would be my last one. It’s just entertainment while I am on vacation. One month subscriptions and then I am done.
Waiting on my boss to call for our monthly “touch base” call that is nothing more than a waste of time. Not sure why were still doing this but hell after I am done with him I am just watching the clock before I put on my out of office and sign off. I’ve given notice to those that need to know I will be out and this time unlike last I made sure my team knew about it.
Don’t know that I will do much of anything tomorrow. However, Monday is the dentist. I need to hit Sam’s and want to use a gift card I got to eat at a Restaurant. There are a few places I want to travel to but who knows if I will make it. I need to hit the bank tomorrow for sure to make sure that I have cash on me.
Looking forward to another shower and to washing the bed clothes. I’ve spent more time in my room this week than I have in a long time.
I got a huge shock last night when I went to look up the value on my 7 year old vehicle. It’s only worth $7 thousand dollars. That is a hell of a price drop from the last time I looked, which was about a year ago and at that time I could have gotten $20 thousand. I feel much better about my decision to keep it and continue driving it. However, I still want something new but am not eager to get into car payments. I am sure by the time I am ready to trade I will get next to nothing for it. Vehicles are nice but damn they depreciate so quickly.
Wishing the boss would call so I could go up and gather the trash and set it out. I would do that now but know that either the moment I get started or the second I am out the door is when he will call. It’s pretty nice out sunny and in the low 70’s. Here’s hoping that it stays nice while I am on vacation.
Thanks for stopping by and reading my blathering. Hope that your having a good day!
Howdy … something horrible got a hold of me and I feel lousy. Sunday I started with episodes of uncontrollable sneezing, just one after another. The cats were looking at me funny. I was not having good time. I just figured it was allergies and I took some Zyrtec which once it kicked in curbed that. However, it makes me super sleepy. This all happened late in the day. When I woke up I didn’t feel the best but I pushed forward thinking that once I ate I would feel better.
I had a primarily lazy day on Sunday. Monday morning came around all too quick and I felt horrible so I took some Benadryl told work that I was out for the day and went back to bed.
Sleeping does help but it’s not the total cure. I was feeling pretty good by Monday evening. Then Tuesday morning came and I was all set to go back but just felt lousy in general with a little bit of body aches. I took more Benadryl and told work out another day. Back to bed.
Tuesday afternoon I was feeling a little bit better. I did my best to keep my eyes open for the long afternoon that was ahead but there were periods when I dosed off. I got a shower in the evening just before bed. Felt really good.
Woke up this morning started out feeling pretty good but that quickly went down hill. Still I am pressing on and got caught up at work. I honestly feel bad about it because Friday I am off and then out for the following week on vacation. What a lousy time to get sick just before a vacation.
I’ve got some minor nasal issues along with a slight cough. I just want to lay back down and sleep more. Another colleague of mine called in today. Guess it’s a good thing I came back. However, I am trying to stick it out today and tomorrow. Then I am free.
This kind of felt like COVID at first with the body aches. However, not it’s just kind of a malaise feeling like I get when I am normally sick. Guess it’s a good thing I don’t really have anything planned for my vacation. Just wanted to hit up some restaurants, make a Sam’s Club run and relax. I think it will all come together just might not happen as quickly as I want it to.
I’ve got a massage appointment on Friday but I don’t think I am going to that but haven’t canceled just yet.
Got a Dental Appointment on Monday so I am hoping the worst is behind me by then. If not I’ll cancel it.
Just trying to do what I have to today and not much more. That’s about it from here. Hoping I feel better soon! Take care.
It’s been said that everyone has their vice(s). It’s no secret that one of mine is porn. Ever since I was a teenager and saw my first porn movie (which happened to be straight porn) I was mesmerized I had the normal physical reaction of a typical teenage boy and had some fun. I was exposed to something that I shouldn’t have been at such a young age. My mom was at fault for this because I was with her and we were at one of her friends houses, there was a party in the basement.. I am fairly certain they had drugs and that’s why I wasn’t permitted in the basement. I was upstairs with some of the adults who were watching porn.
I’m not exactly sure if this next part happened before or after the porn incident. My mom used to subscribe to Playgirl and she didn’t hide it. I managed to sneak out a few pages with naked guys that I used to get off to. It was my secret and I remember that it felt really good. The only problem is that I lived at home with my mom’s mother. I don’t remember how exactly it came about but my grandmother found that material and she chewed my ass. I got off light but she took the pages away. She really lit into my mom and then my mom lit into me. I was so sneaky I went into the trash and pulled those pages out and still have them to this day.
I had what I would consider a normal sex life as I matured and am proud that I can still count on one hand the number of guys that I have been with. I know that most people brag about high body counts and that seems to be a social norm. Perhaps I might not be addicted to porn if I had a higher body count, but then again I don’t know that we will ever truly know that for certain.
I said all of that to say that yesterday I was quite horny. I got a brainy idea and subscribed to a video downloader, then went and joined an Only Fans and a Just For Fans page. The guy’s page that I joined on Only Fans turned out to be a prick tease. He advertised a specific collaboration project with him and a couple other guys indicating that if you subscribed you would get to see that video. However, that video isn’t on his page at all and I am pissed but then again I only spent $5. He has no other content that I really want to see. The Just For Fans page however is different and there is plenty of content there that I want. I was more pissed when I found out that JFF implemented DRM (Digital Rights Management) and you can no longer scrape/download videos. I thought I had “the mother load” but what I had turned out to be static.
I am sure that you are familiar with the saying … Where there is a will there is away. I am certain that there is a solution to this problem, it’s just a matter of finding it. However, it resonated with me how truly addicted that I am and that parting with money was top of mind but as I got into it I was willing to part with money and it was an after thought. I get how when you have a habit you can just toss money out like it’s candy and find yourself deep in debt with nothing to show for it.
I understand the platform is trying to protect their client aka the creator. However, I feel that if I pay I should be able to download content and keep it for my own personal private use. I know that other people download it and upload it in the wild so that anyone can download it without having to pay for it. Which is a really good way to get malware and viruses on your machine. I pay for the content that I have and believe in supporting the creators as well as studios. I think that is only fair. Kind of like walking into a store and getting a soda and a candy bar, it’s not free you have to pay for it.
I remember when back in the day I threw money away like it was candy and bought porn in VHS format for $50 and $60 a pop. I’ve got a hell of a collection but the VCR is out of date. I moved to the DVD model and have quite the collection there. I remember hearing a porn producer say once we came more into the digital age that streaming was the future. There wouldn’t be whole movies released but rather individual scenes. That is pretty well the case but you can still find movies in digital format. Some of the big name gay studios will permit you to download photos and videos, while others will only permit you to stream content. Sometimes you can pay less for a streaming only option.
Why am I addicted? Well it is my sex life as it is. I really want the real thing but I am not a hit it and quit it type of guy. Otherwise I would be on Grindr and other apps just looking for a hookup. I’ve thought about doing that but I am way too scared not only that I would meet the wrong guy or that my five minutes of pleasure would have serious side effects that could be lifelong. I would much rather meet a guy, make sure that we click and take things from there. I am not in a hurry to jump into bed.
One thing that I will say is that I have learned a lot from porn as to fetishes and other types of sex from mild to wild. Somethings are gross and other things are a turn on. However, if I had it to do all over again I would much rather be less dependent on porn and would like to have the real thing. As the song goes there ain’t nothing like the real thing baby.
I hope that you took something away from my blathering. As usual I am glad that you stopped by.
Saw something on the internet that hit home, thought you might appreciate it as well. It read … Look around you. Appreciate what you have. Nothing will be the same in a year.
There is a lot of truth in that saying. Life happens and none of us know what is going to occur today let alone in a month, three months or a year from now.
I am sure you heard the news about Liam Payne from One Direction. He was only 31 years old and no one could have predicted he would have a fatal accidental fall. I wasn’t a fan of his but knew the same as well as the former band/group he was in. It’s sad to see at 31 years old he’s gone.
If you’ve been reading any of my ramblings for any length of time, you know I have a serious issue with death and don’t deal well with it. It’s always been extra disheartening and sad to me when a young person passes. My first experience with this was when I was in High School and lost a classmate. We weren’t close but we knew each other and had a couple classes together. I think that there should be a minimum age on when one can die so that everyone gets a chance to have a childhood and grow up and be silly for a bit. It would be nice if that were the case.
Found myself missing my Momma cat last night. Listening to her song, which was Pretty Woman. We (me and my late spouse) modified the words to the song and she knew it was hers. She would perk up when she heard it. Kind of like a song that I wrote for Gator that had a pause for her participation, she would chime in just at the right time. Lots of good memories there.
I find myself saying how lucky I am to have the cats that I own (or should I say own me) are so well behaved and have a great disposition. I love the fact they are clingy and want affection as well as the fact that they depend on me. They don’t know it but I depend on them. They are both what keeps me going.
Well we had our first frost last night. It’s seriously cold outside from what it’s been. The house is toasty warm and the thermostat is doing it’s job. The cats have gotten used to the new space heater in the living room. They do poke their heads up and stare at it for a second when it turns on automatically but they quickly go back to sleep or rest. I remember when they first arrived 2 years ago every little sound would set them off. Especially when I got mail on my phone. Today unless it’s a loud bang most things don’t phase or bother them at all.
Got a call from a former co-worker who is trying to come back to work but it’s not looking good. They left on good terms but kind of got mouthy in their exit interview and voiced lots of concerns to the point where I think they might be black balled from coming back. I’m not getting involved in it. I thought about it for a split second but I am not sticking my neck out for anyone as it could get chopped off and then I would be in dire straights. They have an unfortunate set of circumstances but they kind of made their own bed. Nice to hear from them but it’s kind of like they wanted something from me so that’s why they called. Hopefully, things turn out well and they land on their feet.
Bossman was having a bad day yesterday. That means that I kind of had a little bit of a bad day as well. He kept calling me over and over about little things. Trying to micromanage and not thinking clearly. Thankfully it didn’t last very long and he was off to deal with some personal issues. I got to hear in every call how I was doing a good job and while he didn’t say it was implied “that’s a good boy”. I fucking hate that. If he could go two weeks without telling me I was doing a good job it would be a miracle. I already know I am doing a good job. Hearing it once and while is nice. Hearing it every damn day and in every damn meeting gets rather old and it starts to ring hollow. I suppose there are worse problems to have.
Unless something changes no meetings on the docket for today. I have knocked out all of my tasks and now just sitting back waiting for someone to beckon about a problem and deal with that. Barring that it should be an easy Thursday. Got to remember to set out the trash this afternoon.
Ciao for now!
Yesterday afternoon I turned the furnace on. It was chilly in here and the cats didn’t seem comfortable. It was only 73 but this place isn’t typically that cold. I know it would feel nice on a hot July day but not so for the middle of October.
My thermostat does some strange things at times. In the middle of the night it had kicked on and it was a toasty 78 degrees. It was 2 am and I just gave up and turned it off. That would allow the place to cool down and I wouldn’t have to worry much about it.
When I got out of bed for good this morning it was a slight bit chilly but overall quite comfortable inside. I went to power the thermostat on and it fell on the ground. Apparently when I changed the batteries yesterday It wasn’t as secure as I thought. I picked it up and made sure I heard the click as I mounted it back on the wall. Then powered it on and presto were back in business.
I got out of bed way early this morning and had some time on my hands, which didn’t last long before the work bell rang. The day started off with a bang but I managed to quell things. At the moment all is well but that can change at anytime.
Watched Bad Boys Ride or Die on Netflix last night. I honestly didn’t want to but it was better than struggling with picking something on YouTube. All in all not a bad movie and it keeps you on the edge of your seat.
I got ready for bed late and that meant a delayed playtime for the cats but we got it in and they were both pleased. Rudy would have bugged me otherwise. He chased me down yesterday when it was getting close to dinner letting me know he couldn’t wait and had to have food now. I’m getting pretty good at reading him.
There are 2 meetings on the books for today but it’s actually going to play out like 1 big meeting. Not excited for this but it’s part of the job. The good news is lunch is right after and there isn’t anything else on my docket for the rest of the day. Not to say that I will just be idle but there is a very good chance of that.
For now I am just going to enjoy the peace and quiet, hoping that it is not too bad of a day. Glad that we are at the half way point in the week.
Thanks for stopping by, hope that your Wednesday is a great one!
Fall is for sure in the air this morning. We were down in the 40’s and tonight’s low will be our first frost for many areas. Afternoon temperatures are still in the 70’s. It’s still a bit of a sea saw effect but were headed more towards colder being the norm.
Had a company wide meeting yesterday. Were still earning money hand over fist, which is a good thing. We got a reminder that were closed on Election Day. Clearly my boss didn’t know that because he rescheduled one of our Tuesday meetings for that Monday just after it was announced. I’ve got a list of our observed holidays in both my home and work offices. This was just a status meeting more than anything to let everyone know all is well as we start to approach the end of the year.
I didn’t plan for it but I wound up spending most of my working day upstairs with the cats in the living room We fired up the new heater and both cats like it but are a little confused by it. Takes a while before it makes a noticeable difference to get rid of the chill but once I power on the furnace it will make a great companion.
Broke out the comforter last night just because I knew it was going to be cold and I didn’t like waking up freezing. Yesterday was the first day in a while where the AC never kicked on.
Overall is was a decent day that moved by slowly but once we got to the afternoon things picked up a bit. I had a fair amount of work but it wasn’t necessarily steady and some of it came after 5p.
I am working on my left over pizza. Had a slice for Lunch and another for Supper. I am thinking of freezing some of it because I am already growing tired of it. It’s good but not one of those items I can eat day after day.
Not exactly sure why but I have noticed the deafening silence in this house. Seems like the more the years tick by the quieter it gets. I remember when I longed for quiet and now that I have it, I really don’t want it. I’m feeling the loneliness and it doesn’t help that my late spouses birthday will occur in a few weeks. His birthday follows my mom’s birthday. I am thankful that I have the cats but it’s not nearly the same as living with another person. I don’t know that I will ever live with another person but I would like a human companion that might spend the night on occasion. These moments are just little reminders and I tend to have them the more time progresses. Not that I enjoy them but they happen. Also probably doesn’t help that the holidays are near.
Got 3 meetings today and I look forward to none of them. However, each day that passes brings me closer to my pending vacation and I am really focused on that.
Take care!
If you live in the US and wonder why there is no school, your bank (might be) closed and there is no mail it’s because it’s Columbus Day. Shame that not all businesses observe this day because I have to work. Perhaps your workplace observes the day and your one of the lucky ones who has the day off.
It’s been a little busy for a Monday morning this early but it’s okay I am ready for it. I hate being on-call but am hopeful that things won’t be terribly busy all week long and that the work load may be lighter today with it being a holiday and some places closed. However, I am not holding my breath.
Made it for pizza yesterday, the new deeper dish is just more expensive and there isn’t much difference that is noticeable to me other than the price. Bake time is the same. I was full after eating just one piece and got a box and brought the rest home. Dropped $50 which is a bit much for a pizza and a soda. However, I did get to see the cute waiter and he actually took my order. Wow he still looks fine as ever. The place was busy and they were setting up for a large party. Thankfully I was able to get in and out before that party showed up.
I was back home quicker than I thought I would be but late enough that I missed treat time. To make up for it I passed out food & treats at the same time. This way each cat got something to eat at the same time. I don’t know that Mora ever touched the can food but Rudy was eating it. I know he got some treats.
I got the laundry put away and we had time to sit and relax watching TV. I was able to cuddle with both cats. Mora let me brush her. I didn’t get a chance with Rudy because he was sleeping and I didn’t want to disturb him.
Magically both cats came alive when it was time for bed. I got to play with them and passed out cat nip. Then I shaved and showered. Finally time to watch a little TV and then it was off to dream land.
A little nippy in the house this morning we went from 78 to 73. I felt it the most because I didn’t have a thing on. Kind of wished I was a cat with a fur coat on. However, now that I am dressed it’s comfy. We will be getting our first freeze this week and temperatures look to be cooling off this week. There is a slight rebound predicted as we get closer to the weekend and first part of next week but only time will tell if that occurs.
Hope your weekend was great and the week ahead will be equally as great. Thanks for stopping by!
