Sandy, make sure your gas cap is on securely. Sometimes my car will flash the service light but as soon as I tighten the gas cap it goes away.

My cat Tigger had that same UTI problem. They found "crystals" in his bladder. The vet suggested Royal Canin Urinary SO cat food to keep the crystals from forming. I put him on that (it's dry so it's in addition to his Fancy Feast) and he hasn't had a problem again. You can get it at PetSmart but you have to have a vet's rx for it.

Vonn, yes we got lots of rain and wind from Ida. It's still very cloudy and windy but the rain has stopped.

Someone's home alarm has been going off now for the past two hours. Not sure why the alarm company doesn't call the police. I think the wind may have something to do with it but it sure is annoying!

I'm getting some laundry done and reading. It's a stay-inside type of day here. Highs in the 50's!

Well, my car needs some electrical module. I am pretty sure it's under warranty. I also talked to mom and she sounded good enough to leave that place. She worries over her bills and I told her not to worry. We can close her account from up here once we get her on another one. The main worry is finding a doctor up here fast and getting all her records sent here. Maybe we can get them while we are down there.

That's about it. We haven't heard from the vet yet.

Sandy, Hope your cat recovers soon. that sounds like positive news regarding your mom.

Kelly, I would be calling the police about the alarm. That would drive me crazy.

Vonn, I hear you about not being in control. But as AMN reminded me no one is ever completely in control of their life. I guess we would just prefer an illusion of control.

I am at home relaxing for awhile, and then I have to go back to school for a department meeting. The president, provost, and dean are coming so it should be loads of fun. I imagine there will be lots of talk about how we need to do more on less. I am going away this weekend with friends to go Christmas shopping. I plan on taking a book with me as I spent lots of time last year just sitting and watching people. Wish me luck!

Hi every one warm wishes all round. Been busy getting things sorted for classic car show this weekend set up tomorrow. Then show runs 3 days so I'm hopeing all goes well. Hope you beat all your troubles and have a very good evening. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

hi everybody!! It's a cool but pretty afternoon here...

Sandy, bless yours and Jim's hearts for planning on bringing your mom to live with you. I hope you can find a support group for yourself...you have an awful lot on your plate, and it is so very challenging dealing with the elderly... Don't forget to take care of yourself...

Vonn, I think that we as patients realize how little control we flawed beings really have. The most control we have is how we think...I have been on a real negative-thought bender recently, but I'm calming myself down and realigning my thought process. That is the only thing I have control over (most of the time). It sure isn't the rest of my body

Jenn, red wine is beneficial to your body in so many ways...glad you're enjoying!

Barb, don't you just love when the upper echelon tells the little people how they need to make due with less...tell them to sell their nice leather office chairs and use IKEA chairs...oops, negativity slipping in again.

I had to go over to DS & DIL's apartment to wait for the cable guy...they were a bit late, and I didn't get out until 2pm. Had a handful of cereal I found in their kitchen for lunch...hope that helps me lose weight

Hope everyone has a great evening!!

thanks .. .

I know, I know ... I get ants-in-my-pants to move .. .but, will that bring me joy and happiness?? part of it ... but, really - everyone has their own life ... and now that most of my friends are married and WITH children .. having single friends very rarely survive camaraderie anymore ...

the question that's always thrown at me - so, where do you want to go that will make you happy? ... I'm suppose to answer that???

GOAL - buy land, build my lighthouse ... and studio!!

UPDATE: made some fun changes to the website!! changed-up the slide show of all the quilts that have now found new homes!!

Sandy, sorry to hear about the fur baby.

Barb, I think losing that illusion of control has been the hardest part to come to grips with.

Everyone, Big
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We've got some wind here, but the nip makes me think it's coming from the north.

I plan to burgandy my hair on Friday. Beyond time to get rid of those stubborn white roots. Often wonder if my hair is gonna go all white like my dad and grandmother's. Miss Clairol to the rescue for now.

Got an interesting email today. Signed up an account with CreateSpace, a self publisher associated with Amazon. Must have clicked a box when I signed up. Got an email from one of their publishing consultants. Verified the guy's legit too. Feeling a bit like Alice and wondering to where this rabbit hole will lead...

well I went with dr info, mom and sister thoughts too.. to take it once this morning and see if less effects...

blahhhh was doing great at work, but at one point.. hard to explain feel like heart is racing but think my pulse was normal!! but also chest feels tight... waves of extreme nausea.. so far held anything from coming up!

anyhow, I gave it one more try... as I thought if not I gave up too quick... but no NO not for me!! tomorrow suppose to call neuro... and update them. I am telling them the racing stuff and the nausea are too extreme.

Then I will stick with my two meds and do as much stretching and relief stuff I can think of for the pain. Maybe see upping that baclofen. If he will!

ok off to lay down, buzzed galore.. so tired but do not feel sleepy like... but blahh in tummy so laying down.


sandy, glad she is on the mend, sorry about the cat and car!! when it rains it pours.. you know that morton salt saying.. my great uncle came up with that for the salt company... too bad no money for it lol

to all hugssssss

vonn, keep thinking thru ideas but do not over think them, I tend to do that with decisions... heck the medicine this morning I had it about in mouth then stopped then took it lol

hugss all, sarah

Hi Everybody!

Sandy, I'm so happy that your Mom is coming to live with you! God bless you, you're such a good daughter, and a wonderful wife and mom too. I second what Deb said that you plan on getting help, you're going to have your hands full! I hope your kitty recovers well, Rocky had urinary issues when he was a kitten but not since then, knock on wood.

Everybody else: Hugs, blessings and loving thoughts going out to you.

My update:

I've been studying Excel to take an exam but the people at employment services haven't called me back. I guess I'll stop over there tomorrow to make sure they haven't forgotten about me.

I had a phone job interview today and I'm supposed to get a second in person interview within a few days. It's a sales job with a very good company, so keep your fingers and toes crossed for me. It's in telecommunications, something I know pretty well. I hope my age doesn't play against me because I'd really like to work for this company selling something I already know a lot about.

I better close and relax for awhile now so I can be up early in case they call in the morning to schedule the next interview.

Good morning all Well all sorted cars away and off to the classic show Off Now relax time. Hope you have a good day . xxxxxxxxxxx