Holly, I know what you mean !!

some cars seem to be more shoddily made lately.

one doesn't EXPECT the tranny to croak when the car's only a few years old.

ESPECIALLY if the suckah ain't even paid for yet...

that's gotta be supremely frustrating, as it seems to happen AFTER the warranty runs out... argh !!

and that's a big part of why we got a 25 year old diesel Mazda pickup.

'cause it's mostly things we can jury-rig and repair ourselves, with parts cannibalized from other old junkers.

You know what? If the car had been older, DH could have fixed it! This one has some sort of fancy electronic transmission that almost no one will even touch!

yep...

that's what I was referring to...

the electronic stuff.

I think of that every time I struggle with the manual window cranks.



and in Belize, there's *seriously* no-one trained in vehicle electronics repair, and parts are simply not available.

Thanks for the good vibes concerning DD's upcoming trip to Mexico. DH and I could never pay for this trip ourselves so I always figured if Someone else provided the money then she was meant to go. There is no doubt she is supposed to go. I'm really okay with her going but as her mom concern does creep in from time to time.

Von- Congrats on the new digs! I'm sure I would spend lots of time watching the sun dance on the lake. Have fun crafting. I really miss being able to do my thing. Need to get my studio mucked out.

Sandy- I'm sure you will enjoy the shade from your new awning. Another UTI for Jim? Not fun.

sabimax- Glad to hear your little one is feeling better.

FinLady- Sorry to hear about your internet. The gremlins seem to be working overtime here. I've got a big project I'm struggling to get done too. Glad you are seeing good results. That always helps to keep me moving forward.

ewizabeth-Good for you and DH for trying to eat healthy. My gluten free diet took some getting used to be the results are well worth it to me.

barb02- Summer cold? Not fun. Hopefully it won't stick around long.

hollym- I hear ya on the money issues. I could just kick myself for some of the really stupid things I've done in the past. Well no use doing that or crying over the spilled milk either. Grrr. I'll climb out of this hole eventually and so will you. Hopefully sooner rather than later. Here is a . If you don't need it with all you have on your plate I don't know who does.

And now for me- Morning is just about gone and I have nothing DH would say is good to show for it. Need to come up with a plan for the afternoon that partly makes up for this morning. Got some ideas... off I go...

Hey everyone! Jim and I are having our coffee and trying to get motivated to hit the road to drop off a specimen at the doctors office. We spoke with Jim's spinal cord doctor and came to the conclusion we need to keep Jim on the antibiotic longer. Geez, you think? It's scary to think he may become resistant but the way he's feeling sucks too. Quality of life, that's what it's about right? he's also bringing Jim up at the Uroloigy conference later this week. Apparently problem cases are the focus of the conference and Jim fits the bill! Not sure if that's funny or not.

Anyway, the doctor made a comment about Bactrim. He said it also has some properties in it that make you feel better. That would explain Jim feeling so dang good lately, before he stopped. Anyway, we are going to give it a whirl for six months. 10 days full dose, the rest low dose. Has anyone here been on low dose therapy before? Jim tried Macrobid and had a horrible reaction but Bactrim or Septra seems fine.

Deb, you and Frank decide when a good time is and we'll have the poles ready! Make sure you have a fishing license though, the partrol guys are big on that. lol We can all go and get them here if you want.

Everyone have a good day and stay cool. It's going to be hot today, again. Why can't I afford to live in San Diego? lol

well, this is a new dilemma ... (regarding patience)

called the lakefront place (remember, their computers were down yesterday?) well, they still are and she said that maybe tomorrow or Monday now!!

THEN I received voicemail from the other place asking for an explanation - and said that she was blindsided that she didn't know that I was even looking at another place! (I apologized - and said that I was in a turmoil when I heard that Hendrene was feeling better and anticipating returning to her apt) ... didn't realize that I was to 'check in' with her to tell her I was looking - and then they BOTH called on Tuesday to say that they were available!

now - she's telling me that I could actually be moving in today ... and the lakefront is calling me back to see if I can still start moving in yet today ...

my heart is beating... .I don't feel like eating (but did) ... and feel like a ping pong ball being slapped back and forth ... and now I've changed everything to the lakefront ... and have the Charter internet to be set up for monday!

I just want to cry ... but I'm so numb ... I feep like a p**p to explain my reasoning why I withdrew my acceptance ... and to find out it was actually MORE when she gave me the numbers than it is for the lakefront! and the lakefront is even larger! ... I just feel like a p**p ...

it's so hard when you're alone and have to make decisions ... and everyone is pulling for you to do this or that .. that's how I was raised - never was able to say what I liked, because no matter what I said .. it was stupid ... so I have always done what everyone else said I should do ...

okay ... rant is over ...

p.s. thanks again, everyone ... and yes, Holly - I too was rooting for the lakefront ... just don't understand all these baracades to get there ... these quirks in the system - when 2 weeks ago (July 2) it was open already! I did the right thing, right??

vonnie I wish i had the answer, truely i do, the lake one sounds nice closer to friends and town, it would be as spock would say "Logical"

good morning everyone, hmmm good afternoon I mean hope all goes well Sandy howdy Jim

Kay good day

everyone barb fin sarah holly try to have a good afternoon


peace

whew .. thanks, Frank ... I'm just not good on the patience end when things seem to go array ... and it's not like the world is coming to an end ... it's not, is it?? nobody told me!!

OH - and the weather?? was suppose to be hot hot hot .. and humid and muggy ... guess what?? (think God's up to something) .. we just got some major storm warnings ... and who wants to move in the rain anyways, right??

Hey all thunderstorms and flooding here...instead of going fishing, Sandy you Jim Frank and Deb can come help me build an ark! Our pond is overflowing its banks and it is a DEEP pond! I did go into town today though,had to get some meds refilled and both the kids birthdays are coming up so I got a few birthday presents and since Olivia is so into horsies and cows lately, toys r us had these cute little animal figurines made out of resin so I bought a horse a cow a pig a sheep and a goat so I can make her a farm cake! Dayton wants ice cream cake from Dairy Queen! I am finished with Olivia's presents and almost finished with Daytons. Now I am paying however because I am back in pain! I took the vicodin last night...of course I was puking an hour later...they always do that...but I felt a little better until I went out and about...now going to take it easy the rest of the day!

Vonn, Just go with the lakefront apartment and start moving in. That's my advice ... It sounds nicer.

Nae Nae -- My niece loves animals too. She wants a ruff ruff, a kitty, and a horsy.

Had my doctor's appointment and he thinks that I probably do have a sinus infection and a possible ear infection. He put me on cipro for one week. This is a new drug for me. Weight Watcher's did not go so good this week. I gained .8 of a pound. I am blaming it on the steak quesadilla and rice I had last night. I only ate 1/2 of it.