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It's cold here.  Going to get colder.  We had a little bit of snow on Thursday and some of it is still hanging on to the grass.  We may have more snow and/or ice in the next few days.  I am ready for Spring!  I sympathize with the New England people.  They've really been hit with the bad weather.

But enough of that.  Golfer and I are doing okay.  It is definitely not proper weather for playing golf or doing anything outside.  So today we are knocking out a couple chores that needed doing around the house.  We just finished putting new covering on the bottom side of the ottoman.  The furry kids have been looking at it wondering where their hidey-hole has gone.  :)  Golfer has the coat of Kilz on the ceiling in the living room where we had a leak.  It will be ready to paint soon.

I have a pot of chicken simmering on the stove for some chicken and dumplings for dinner.

Life is good.  Stay safe!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I love you, Golfer!  XOXO

Something Else Off the To-Do List!

Cecil has been to the doctor!!!!!!

And here is how my day went.. . . . . .

Golfer went to play golf this morning.  Monday is not one of his regular days, but the weather was still supposed to be nice and in the 60's.  And the rest of the week does not look too good.  By next weekend the highs are supposed to be in the 20's and there's rain in the forecast during the week.  Definitely not golfing weather!

I did all the usual morning things that needed to be done and started the laundry.  Got all settled in with my coffee and paper and the "Today Show" and had a nice relaxing time.  Then I answered email and did a few other things.  And then I decided to practice going up and down the steps.  Here is where it gets interesting.

I knew Cecil was upstairs because I saw him go up earlier.  So I shut the bedroom door just in case he decided to run downstairs while I was on the steps.  Being the optimist that I am, I had a slight hope I might be able to get him.  I got to the top of the stairs and he did run down the steps.  So I went down the steps.  I looked for him in every room and did not see him.  I was standing the hallway and saw the bottom lining on the large ottoman was really sagging down.  I very quietly went out in the garage and got two large thick flattened cardboard boxes.  I used those to block the way upstairs by using the dining room chairs to hold them in place.

Then I tippy-toed down the hall and closed all the other doors.  Then I went out and flipped the ottoman up.  Streak of lightening and there he went!  We went a few rounds through the kitchen, dining room, living room and hall and eventually he thought he had hidden himself behind the entertainment center.  I will be totally honest, by that point I was really determined I was getting him.  But I could not reach him!  So I got one of my long-handled grabbers they give me in the hospital after surgeries.  I got the one with the rubber on the end so I wouldn't nick him or hurt him.  I pushed on his butt and acted like I was going to grab him and he finally moved just enough so I could get my hands on him.  Success!!!  And I put him straight into the carrier.

As soon as I calmed down  :)  I called the clinic and told them I was on the way.  Cecil has a reputation and they all know how hard it is for us to get him there.  They said come on!  So he is now legal.  Got his rabies shot and tag, had his check-up, and Dr. W gave him a good going over.  She just called with his bloodwork results and everything is fine.

His trauma did not end there.  When I got him home we went straight into the office and I closed the door and clipped his nails and combed him.   Then I just sat and hugged him a while.  So now we're good for a month at least.

The other furry kids were quite concerned during all this but we are all calmed down now and all is well.  Cecil even made eye contact with me at dinner time!

Unfortunately, Golfer didn't have a very good time.  The temperature never got out of the 40's and the golf round was not much fun.  But I think he might be relieved that I finally got Cecil in for his appointment!

Stay safe!

Some Seasonal Nostalgia

The "Today Show" had a bit about Valentine's crafts and I got to thinking about Valentine's Day many years ago. The way I understand how they handle Valentine's Day in the schools now is that our grandchildren have gotten lists with all the classmates names so they can do a card for everyone.  That way no one is left out.  That's nice.  I guess if they want to slip in a special card for someone, they can do that.  I don't know if they decorate "mailboxes" or not.

When I was a little girl, making the Valentine mailbox was a big deal.  It was a contest.  I don't remember what the prizes were.  We always started out with a plain shoe box. After that it was up to us.  Some were just painted red and hearts were pasted on.  Others had lace and bows and flowers.  It was always fun to see how pretty they were.  And always stressful wondering if you were going to get any Valentines.   In case any of you are totally oblivious, kids can be cruel sometimes.  But I don't remember there ever being a time when anyone did not receive any cards.  Looking back, I suspect that the teacher had a stash of cards in her desk for such occasions.  I remember we played games and had refreshments.  The kind of refreshments that now are not allowed into the schools. :)  Sugary cake and cookies, chocolate candy, squishy covered marshmallows......  Then we all took our boxes and cards home with our sugar highs.  Good times.

Then as we got older, there were special cards and candies and flowers from our special person.  Thank you, Golfer!  Love you!

Stay safe, people!

Woo Hoo! Another Step Towards "Normal"

BTW - "Normal" is a moving target around here!

But I got to go to the "Y" this afternoon and take the first steps towards getting back to my usual exercises!  Did some work on the machines I like to use and then spent some time in the pool.  Felt really good!  It all took a little longer than normal because three of my "Y friends" saw me and wanted to talk and had questions and say they were glad I was back.  That meant Golfer had to sit and wait for me a little bit because he was finished first, but he said it was okay.  :)

It's been really cold here yesterday and today, but no snow.  It's supposed to be in 50's and 60's this weekend and nice, so Golfer is really looking forward to getting out on the golf course.

We finally have Rico back home.  They didn't find anything wrong and didn't charge us anything.  Just have to be sure he gets driven frequently and not sit around motionless in the really cold weather I guess.

We still haven't gotten Cecil to the doctor.  In all honesty, I haven't tried too hard this week since we were operating with just one vehicle.  I will make a stronger attempt next week.  He has made eye contact with me a couple times.  :)

Stay safe!

Our Daughters Should Laugh At This!