Littlesister

Neighbor came over and checked the car.  He tried to start it first and lights came on, then it went dead again. No lights on dash. He found two lose connections and fixed them. Car starts up good now. Connections were on each side of battery. So, I figure over time the connections worked loose. But now I will know if it happens again, I can just check that first. The things women need to learn. I am just grateful I have a few good neighbors that will help me out if I need them. I think we all need those. 

Timing is everything. That was great.

Wow! Miki, that is a huge transformation with Peanut. I am so glad she is doing much better.  Yes, I remember Oreo being the mean one at the vet. Yep, he is a bad boy. 

Well, when it rains it pours. Took GS to doctor and no issues with car. No warning lights or nothing. Then later went to pharm. to pick up his RX. No warning light no nothing. Went to run up to store for something and car is DEAD. Never had a warning light. And I went to pull out the jumper cables to jump the battery just to find out that someone switched my new jumper cables and replaced them with some very old, rusted ones. So could not jump the battery. Waiting for neighbor to come home to help me out. He works on cars on the side, and I want to get an idea of what's wrong before I have it towed to a shop. I really didn't need this now. 

Jeepers, only 2 months before the house is finished is great. Providing there are no more delays. And now an infection that you didn't need. Hope all goes well with the antibiotic. 

Becca Anne I really hope the chicken coop is secured enough this time to keep all varmints out. That is so sad to lose chickens like that. 

Jeepers, I haven't been asked any of those questions as of yet by my doctor. I hope they don't. I just feel like I am there for a reason and those questions are not it. But will see what happens when I see the new doctor. 

Turns out GS was really sick. He is still here laying on the couch. Took him to doctor this morning and she could see where he had a sore throat last week. Seems the signs of it was still there. I knew he had that last week, but the sore throat went away and both he and I thought he was fine. Turns out he has swollen lymph nodes and is extremely tired. They did a strep test which was negative. Then they did labs and a culture to find out what is going on. So should find out Friday what the results are. Culture will take about 48 hours to see what grows. I am laughing because I am hoping his manhood will grow up. She gave him an antibiotic and a work note to keep him out of work till the 18th. He can't afford to stay out that long as he won't get paid for lost time. He has not been there long enough yet to get sick leave built up and what he did have he used up with the kidney stone. What I hate is that when he gets sick it has always been grandma, I don't feel good. Though He is going to try to push his way in to move back if he loses the apartment which I am sure he will. But I am standing my ground on moving back here. I need to figure out something he can eat that will stay down. He's so picky that I am not sure what to fix. 

Now that I know he is sick, I feel bad for not believing him fully. But then when you lie about things so much you do tend to not believe what he says. All I got was he was really tired but nothing else. But then last night he started. throwing up. 

I am going to fix him something to eat after I have had my coffee. Which right now I am very much enjoying. I's cool here today and I am cold. Had to pull out a sweater. Good day to work in yard but I am not pressing my luck with my knee. But I am going to go out to shed and try to get to all that material. When emptying out boxes yesterday, I found a bunch of baby blankets that I had made a long time ago. I had forgotten about those. Since I have already given a bunch of the ones, I made a while back to GD for the GGB. I will put these on top shelf of my shelving unit for bartering. I am sure people with babies will need blankets. I always made blankets for baby gifts, and this must be some from all of that or the ones I made when I was making them to sell in a craft fair. But either way, bartering should be good for them. 

I would love to see it Jeepers. I am going to finish cleaning out garage as soon as it cools down a bit. I also have the material to make garage curtains. But that will wait a bit. I have some material that I bought for a new top for the outdoor swing, but the poles had fallen apart, and DH was starting to take a nosedive health wise, so I put it all on hold. Now I am going to use it to make garage curtains instead of a new canopy for that swing. The swing is old and rusting now so it's getting time for a new one. 

Got my lifeline screening done and was back by 11:30. Started back sorting through craft and office stuff and here comes GS. He has called in sick from work and it seems he is trying to get evicted from his apartment. He has been saying that now for a while. I have reinstated that he will not be moving back in with me. I don't think he is listening so waiting on his mother to have a chat with him. He has curled up on my couch and gone to sleep. Time to make a lot of noise. I might need to Vaccuum the den and keep him awake and force him out of my house. This is not going to be easy. Yes, I forgot to get the garage door opener from him, so he just walks in. I now have that so he can't just come in now. 

So, I am now working on craft and office stuff and getting it all organized and put away. You never realize how much stuff you have till you have to pack it up for construction and then unpack it and start going through it. But then downsizing is a good thing, isn't it?  Less mess to deal with. Got car almost loaded for Goodwill. Will be dropping that off later today. 

I decided to make Swiss steak for my dinner tonight. Guess GS will starve because I am not fixing anything extra just for him. He can go home and soon.

I have my lifeline screening later this morning. Then will come home and try to finish getting things sorted and put away. Going through craft things that was boxed up in living room but still need to get what is in closet in foyer out and moved to office. Then go through all of that. Things are starting to come together some now. But still a long way to go. More things for Goodwill going out later today as well. Knee still sore but not hurting as much right now. Hope it stays that way. 

Can't wait to get the stuff out of living room and finished up so I can start making the curtains for the 2 bathrooms and get those up. And to get a bit cooler so I can get to those boxes of material from shed. Been so long now, I can't even remember what type of material is in there. Yesterday felt like 100% humidity. It was really bad outside. 

Jeepers, I like the way you did the business cards. All sorted by each state. 

I now have both bookcases moved out of the living room and books sorted and put back in them. So that is done. Now to go through boxes if GS will leave me alone. He is supposed to be a work and just over an hour in he keeps texting me about trying to get out of his apartment. This has been an all-day thing. So not answering the phone now. Told him to talk to his mother. 

Yes, if you are making jerky for long term storage it does need to be frozen after it is made. For short term it must be used up within I think it was either a week or two weeks but in fridge. After that it must be frozen. I stopped making it years ago due to DH's low salt intake diet. For me canning it would make more sense for long term use. If you use the food saver bags and do it that way for freezer you can store it in there longer with no freezer burn. 

Mt. Rider glad you are feeling much better. And you are doing better getting things done. That is great. If you collect rocks, you will have a field day at my house. I have river rock all the way around my patio. I have been thinking about getting rid of most of it and making the area a raised garden bed. I have those landscape bricks all the way around with the rocks inside that. I would have to get the garden soil to fill in though. That is going to be a lot of garden soil and work. But would give me more garden room. 

Becca Anne you have been busy. I have been thinking about getting both a boot tray and a coat/umbrella rack but would be in garage as my garage is attached to house. So, when I come in house through garage I come straight into kitchen. So not sure yet how I would set it up out there. But that has been put on back burner as is a lot of things these days due to GS not being able to get his finances together. 

Yes, GS is milking the cow dry. Or at least trying to. He got his mother to help with rent this month. But he will be in same situation next month and she is not going to help him again. He just told me a while ago he has over drafted to pay phone bill. He keeps getting pay from his paychecks early so when he gets paid there is nothing left to pay other bills. Plus, I asked him if he needed gas and he said he had a full tank that he filled up a couple of days ago. Nope, he texted me this morning saying he needs gas. So, I don't know if he's lying about his money situation so he can spend his money on his wants and getting his mother and I to pay his bills or what. But The cow is about to have a nice talk with him about his finances. Enough is enough. He will get evicted at some point. I don't want him on the street again, but he can't live with me either. I feel like I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. Not sure what to do later down the line with him. He has come such a long way otherwise and I don't want him to revert back into that place again. I don't have a bedroom for him now. And he can't sleep on my couch all day till time to go to work either. His night work and me up during day was killing me before he got the apartment. So, I just can't have him living here again. 

I think they do send them out depending on how bad the surf is. They take them out beyond the hurricane for protection. I would think they would still be in some rough water but not so bad it can do damage. 

Happy Birthday!  

What it is, is making jerky with the meat and dehydrating it. I have done that many times. I don't know if you have a Bass Pro shop or not but a shop like that has all the seasonings and things for making it. You could try checking out some of the pro shops like Bass Pro shop. You might be able to check them out online. 

Jeepers, sounds like you are having a good time going through memories and such. I will be doing that hopefully soon. I can now get to the closet they are all in. But right now, I need to finish cleaning out the living room and getting rest of house back together. It is coming along slowly with my knee but it's getting there.

Went to church this morning and then after we had a lunching, celebrating 63 years since the opening of the church. We had a lot of fun. Bought a plate back for GS for lunch. He is here now asleep on couch. Go figure. I am moving books from bookcases I put in living room and moving it all to the office. Right now, I am giving my knee a bit of a rest then will start back at it again. This was stuff I moved to living room for construction. So now getting it all together again. 

Jeepers that day your mom got that storm, we only had some thunder and lightning that only lasted about 10 minutes. Then yesterday we got a storm that didn't last long. My daughter in Eur NC, got a bad storm. They have tree limbs down everywhere. SIL is out there cleaning up the yard. We have one neighbor that just had a bunch of trees cut down that were all over her yard. Smart move on her part with hurricane season. They still aren't sure of hurricane Lee yet. It was a cat 5 then cat 4 then back up to a 5 back down to a 4 then 3. And I don't know what it is now or where it is going to go as far as East Coast is concerned. I know there will be heavy surf rather it hits us or not. Another one is behind that but don't know what's what with that one yet. 

Didn't go to GD's house today. Change of plans. Her DH was still painting and putting crib and things together. So, she and I are going to get together next weekend to get everything else done. Lots of baby clothes to wash and such. Plus, a lot of other things to get done. So worked on my house today. 

GS came over and he looked like death warmed over. He said he can't handle the two jobs. So, he told them he was quitting. He tried to get them to let him work 4 days a week and they wouldn't budge. Said they don't have a dishwasher and he was the only one. So next week they won't have one at all. His full-time job is a very hard and straining physically. He has barely eaten anything all week. He is losing weight again and had no weight to lose. I worked hard getting some weight on that boy. Got him up to 120lbs and he's back down to 112. That's not good. Said he has been trying to get hold of the social services to renew his food stamps and they haven't returned his calls. So, I took him to the store. Had him pick out things as he is a bit picky. But I made sure he bought healthy food also. I loaded him up on food, and a few nonfood items he needed. Most of it is quick to fix till he gets his strength back again. He has meat in freezer, but he has been too tired to cook. So, he should have enough food now to hold him till he can get the food stamps straight. He did find out where they hid the laundry room. So now he can wash his clothes at apartment building. 

I got a lot done on house today. Got all the furniture except the 2 bookcases into the front bedroom and all set up now. Just going though sewing things, office stuff and craft stuff and getting each in its rightful place. Today would have been a good day to get out in that shed to get to the material out there. But I got busy and then when I thought about it, we had a storm. So will see what tomorrow afternoon brings. 

You will get there Mt. Rider. You just need to get your strength back. But you seem to be doing much better. Glad the cough is getting better. 

Annarchy, that mower would irritate me to no end. Hope you can get it figured out. i liked the video of the hummingbirds.

Getting ready in a bit to head out to GD's house. Will help her set up baby's room. Then come home. By then GS will be here or he will meet me at GD's house. Not sure yet what he will do. He's still in bed. I think working 2 jobs is really tiring him out. And he is still getting his apartment set up like he wants. 

Very sorry for to read this. I've been here since 2012, so don't remember him. but would have been nice to read his post.

Got desk to the front bedroom but can't get it back on all for legs. It's turned-on end to get around corner to go through door. So will wait till GS gets here tomorrow. Don't want to break a leg off trying to get it back on all 4's. That was the worst one to move, so glad it's in the bedroom now. And yes, I stirred up my knee again so back on heating pad. Hoping to get something done next week about it.

Took some Aleve and pulled out the heating pad. Knee feels better. So going to start getting things moved to the front bedroom from living room. Going to move the desk out first. Then take it from there. GS will be here tomorrow to help me out with the rest. 

Miki, glad you are doing much better today. Hopefully you will pass all of that stone with no issues. 

Been working on boxes of things and moving stuff into the front bedroom. I will have to stop for a while. My knee is killing me. Makes me so mad my doctor did nothing. No X-Ray, no orthopedic, just nothing. Just walked out of room when his 6 minutes were up.

Trying to get earlier appointment with the new primary doctor. Hope I can get in sooner.  Can't get a lot done with a bum knee. Going to prop it up for a while and watch TV. Just hope I don't fall asleep. 

Mt. Rider, glad you are feeling better. Hope that cough goes away soon. 

Jeepers, I think you might be on your way to getting that house finished. Hope the vent passes inspection. 

Becca Anne, I hope the work on the chicken run works. That's sad to know something got those chickens. The last 3 should be fine till the run is finished. 

Been going through things this morning. I have too much canning supplies but that is a good thing. But once I get everything organized and in place it will all work out. 

We have a Cat 5 hurricane in the Atlantic. The projection is that it will turn north. and we will just get the wind and rain. But they are not sure yet what it really will do. Still too early to tell.  Also, there is another one right behind that one, but I don't think it is a named storm yet. Hoping that one doesn't turn into a hurricane. The cat 5 is one to be watching close. 

Annarchy, that Raman noodles look good. My GS would love the spicy one. He is into that type of food and uses chop sticks a lot. 

Wow! Jeepers, might be a good idea not to go there till they catch whoever is throwing things at the Amish houses. There are safer places to try out the camera. Go back later when you find out all is clear. I love the Leaman's store. Wish I could get down that way to go there. order from them online though. I also have their catalog. Glad things are starting to move along now. 

Waiting for bedroom floor to dry. I tried that Rejuvenate on it. First the cleaner and then the protector. I used the mat finish, and it did a good job on covering the scratches. Kids made a mess on that floor, and it is a hardwood floor. But then a surface scratch here and there does give it character. Or so they say. But it is now clean and looks good. Just waiting for it to dry. So I can move the shelving unit back in place. Then the dresser will go in. I need to empty it first though. Got to lighten the load to move it. Once dresser is in the room, I will put things back and move the desk in there. That one is going to be the worst. Desk is long and deep. Have to put it on end to turn from hall into doorway. From there I am on my way to having a living room again. Will still be boxes of canning supplies I am still figuring out, but I can deal with that. 

Rest up Miki, 

Mt. Rider, hope you and your DH are feeling better soon. 

Washed down walls in front bedroom. Resting knee and then going to clean floor. From there I will start moving furniture either this evening or tomorrow morning, depending on how my knee is feeling. Hopefully the new Primary care doctor will do something. Got another load for the Goodwill. Part of it is in car now. Will go through things in living room to see what else goes in this load. 

My garden is coming to an end. Pulled up 3 tomato plants, the cherry tomatoes were done.  Pulled up the squash plants yesterday also as they were done as well as the cucumber plants. Need to make a trip to Lowe's for lime and fertilizer for next year. not sure what we can get if I wait. So, getting it now while I know I can. Also need to get mulch. Might wait till weekend so GS can come and help me with it. But on Saturday I will be at GD's house helping her with baby's room. Maybe Sunday after Church. Though we are going to be late getting out as we are celebrating our 65th anniversary from when the church was built. Should be fun. I will need to make a desert and a dish of something else for the meal but not sure what as of yet. Need to get that figured out soon. 

Mt. Rider, glad you got the antibiotics started. I know all too well about the coughing spells. Been there done that. No fun at all.

Miki,  all goes well, and you will be home soon.

Becca Anne, so sorry to hear about losing yet another chicken. My DD had that issue and her DH put up one of those field cameras that hunters use. You might could try that and hopefully catch the type of animal it was. It works well for DD. For a coup I have heard many people say you have to bury the chicken wire done in ground at least 6 to 8 inches to stop critters from digging under the fence. It could be an opossum, fox, skunk, Ferrel cat, raccoon, rat snake, coyote, or even bobcat. I know any one of these will kill a chicken. You can also use bird netting over the fencing. I hope you find out what it is soon so you can fix the issue. 

Slow morning getting started on things. Just can't seem to wake up this morning though I slept last night and was up this morning at 6 am. Might just be over doing it with my knee. That alone is wearing me down a bit. Can't believe my doctor just ignored the issue. But that's fine my referrals are coming in now as doctors are calling for appointments now. Heart doctor is near end of Oct. and now waiting on the endo doctor. And soon setting up for the new primary doctor. Then with primary doctor I will get a referral for orthopedic doctor. And between all of this I will soon be due for dentist and eye doctor. Hoping to spread some of that out a bit. Going to start organizing my canning supplies in a little while. Jars are already done and, in the place, where I can get to them easily. Cleaned the barstool cushions so they are drying. GS does like to prop his dirty feet on the furniture. So at least that job is done. Need to take blinds down in front bedroom and get those washed as well as clean the windows. Need to start winterizing them also. Need to make a trip to store for curtain rods as well. The painters took the hooks down for the old ones and apparently threw them away. Can't find new hooks that will work on those rods. So new ones in order. Will pick some up for both bathrooms as well.