Christmas day 2024

 Heck, it is here, and I'm posting early. Mainly because the Wife has the bed covered with crap she has to wrap for tomorrow (today) and I can't lay down to go to sleep. And I thought insomnia was bad...

Tomorrow, I learned tonight, we are going to the Middle Son's place to do our "celebration" and exchanges. I love that he and his partner have opened their domicile for this to happen. I'm excited to see ALL my children in one place!!!

It sucks, sorta that We have to wait until Saturday to do the same at my parents, but they were nice enough to not rush us for time, and we get that much more time with them as well.

So now I am killing time, waiting for the Wife to get done wrapping, so I can go to sleep. IF I can, cause this damn insomnia. I have had friends tell me I should look into edibles, those (for lack of better words) pot-infused gummies. I gave $20 to a girl that goes regularly, and am supposed to pick them up Friday. Yes, in AZ I can buy my own, but.... I asked her. Curious if they work well. There might me a My Chart note to the NP that I found something that actually works, so quit that 'scrip on that shit that don't work... just saying.

And with that...

Hope you ALL have a MERRY CHRISTMAS (or whatever you wanna call it)....

PeacE

Pre-Christmas Sunday

 Hmmmm, looks like a boring day (post).

It is the Sunday before Christmas, and all my shopping is done. I'd gone by Fry's (Kroger) and did the gift card purchases, and batteries for another gift. Would you believe it is $5.99 for 2 D-size batteries?!? I was griping out loud about that one.... But shopping for me is pretty much done. The last amazon package came in last night, and as far as I am concerned, it's down to wrapping. Which is NOT my thing....

Sigh. I am bored. Don't feel like playing games on the computer. Don't feel like reading. Don't feel like laying in bed trying to sleep - Oh wait, I do that every night anyways.

I guess that makes this a short post.

PeacE 

Another Day of Santa-ing

 Today is the last day of doing Santa gigs I have this year. Today's is at the Wife's work facility, covering the LTC residents Christmas lunch hour. They will be receiving gifts purchased by their 'adopted' nurses and staff. I know the Wife had a couple of residents she got gifts for, and one of the two is a smart guy. He asked for a Washington Commanders shirt....lol. So that will be an hour or so of volunteer time I put in mid-day. Afterwards, I may head down to the Post. Tonight they are having a country band, plus a pulled pork sandwich dinner with cowboy beans, slaw and a dessert for ten bucks.

I logged into FB yesterday, and had a message about a Meta ad account payment, attached to my FB Account. Now Meta runs FB, so I'm thinking it is some new fangled stuff to get businesses to use FB. So I go to check it out, and it is something someone added to my account, with a Visa card listed for payment (not mine) with some address situated in Colorado (just City and state listed). I couldn't find any owner names, nor a way to disable, at that time. This morning, I had two messages regarding that account. I spent a good half hour trying to find a help topic to delete these accounts, finally finding the info to disable them. Hopefully that will stop it. Weird things going on FB - I may have to shut down my account.

Yesterday I did not feel well. I was supposed to run to Lowes and check about pricing for a tree the Wife wants, and also a new fridge. I felt so bad, I spent most of the day in bed though. I feel better today, and may do that instead of the Post this afternoon, but I don't know.

Still have a few last minute things to get for Christmas, but it is a one stop thing, so am pretty much done - except for wrapping. Confirmed time/date for meeting at RM's with my kids and families. Already ready for this holiday to be over....

PeacE

Busy Day in the Looks

 It id only Wednesday, and already I feel I am going to be busy. I have the Santa gig around 630p, and at some point today, I need to type up the minutes from our VFW Riders meeting (I'm the Secretary). Which means I need to go back and read my chicken scritches from Sunday and try to remember my abbreviations, etc. Then add some new members to the email role and send out the minutes, hoping no one sends back corrections to be made.

I finally finished off the White Castle sandwiches we got on Monday. I think I won't be having a craving for them for quite awhile now. They are definitely something I prefer freshly made, as popping the cold ones in the microwave just seemed to make the feel soggier. And yes, the Wife has not been happy with my farts for the past two days, but that should clear up today (well, from the sliders anyways).

Friday is my last Santa gig, which will be at the Wife's work place. IF it is like last year, I just sit there pretty much through the LTC's lunch and gift receiving, then smile and say stuff to the residents as they leave for their rooms. Many of them that can recognize Santa do smile, and at least it helps brighten some of their holiday (I hope).

I have heard back from a couple of the kids in regards to planning Christmas at RM's house. Due to work schedules, and living in other cities, it looks like we will be planning for the 28th, if that works for RM. I will be in contact with her a bit later this morning, as I don't have my phone on me right now, and I want to verify the text msgs I have received. The Wife mentioned in our family chat, that we are still planning on our immediate family Christmas on the 25th, just waiting verification from the kids on that as well. Thankfully, with RM's offer to do dinner on a separate day, ahs eased up the time constraints my family would have on trying to do everything on one day.

With that, it is almost 5am, and I can feel those sliders wanting to leave, so need to head to the Reading Room, or Gaming room, since I usually just play games on the tablet while in there.... I know, TMI.

PeacE

Need Some New Drugs

 I'm really not happy with this new drug that is supposed to "help with my insomnia". I've been on it about a month now, and it only helps maybe 1/3 of the time in sleeping. All the other times, it brings me awake after two hours of sleep, wide awake, or doesn't help at all. Add in the balance issues I am having (though minor) because a side-effect is 'clumsiness'. I may just self-medicate myself off that crap....

Saturday was the 6th annual Santa Run I participate in each year. Oldest Son was able to attend this year as well, so my evening went well. Enough made it that I was able to recover the cost of the bus (and driver tip). Sunday morning, though hung-over, I still made it to the Riders meeting at the Post. Then spent the rest of the day watching football.

This morning, Youngest drove us out to Scottsdale, as we had an appointment with the SSA (to get a replacement card for Youngest). I brought out tax forms, birth certificate and whatever else they may need to verify, and in the end, they just looked at his drivers permit, and we were out the door within five minutes. WTH did we have to do an appointment for that? Video chat his ID, and send the new card! Sigh. But, since we were already halfway across the Valley (in that direction) we went to White Castle, and I bought 2 (yes TWO) cases of sliders. One is in the fridge, and the other one is almost gone between the Youngest and I. Wife is gonna not be liking me tonight.....

Got a message this morning from the Jr Vice President of the Post, asking if I was available to be a Santa on Wednesday evening. I was like.... sure, but more info? So we finally touched base and talked. I show up and be Santa for about a half hour for an adopted unit for our post. Volunteer hours make us money! And I love to be Santa. Got the gig on Friday at the Wife's work this week too.

Okay, got nothing much else to share.

PeacE

Time For a Drug Run

 I'm up a bit early today. Did the normal take the pill and in bed by around 10p, and slept until about a 530a, so not 8 hours, but a good 6 at least. I woke feeling ready to face the day, rather than groggy and tired from not sleeping well.

Today is a drug run day, meaning I need to get to Walgreens to pick up yet another prescription. I received a call about Wednesday of last week from Walgreens, it was automated of course, saying my regular prescriptions would be ready this week. Regular? I thought they all were, and I didn't have any "special" ones... I don't know. I know Friday I received a text that one of the seven prescriptions was ready, and that one I will pick up today. I need to ask about another, as I am down to only 4 pills, as to when it will be ready. Then I'm going to ask about getting them all scheduled for one day to pick them all up versus this every week through the month thing. I used to have it that way, but with new 'scripts and getting them approved by insurance, etc, it has spread them all out again.

Weekend wasn't bad. I ended up Saturday at the Post, later than my usual, but still had a good time. Was requested to karaoke the Grinch song, and it went over well. Sunday was the Wife's birthday. I spent the afternoon lazily playing games on the computer. In the evening, I took her out to Texas Roadhouse, as we had some gift cards to use. The Wife and Youngest had left to pick up his girlfriend, and I was meeting them at the restaurant, and after putting in our names, realized I forgot the gift cards at home. Well, guess that means we got to go another time to use them. Oldest Son was able to join for dinner, though the other kids could not. It was good to catch up a bit with him and things going on in his life. I did let him know Christmas options, and he will have to get back to me.

This coming Saturday is the 6th Annual Santa Run that my buddy and I started. Oldest Son is looking forward to it (he is one of the originals from the start) as we get to share some time together. I pretty much organized the whole thing this year, as my buddy had other things going on. Which means I paid for the party bus we will use for transportation. So I am hoping (and by my approximate count) we get at least 15 guys this year (I estimate about 18 from 'verbal yeses') so that will cover the cost. Anything above the cost will be driver tip, and extra shot round for the Santas. I may even pocket a small cost for the candy canes that we give out as well (I buy them each year and am never reimbursed). So, I'm a little nervous about this getting started and collecting the monies.

Guess that is all I got to share this morning....

PeacE

Empty Thoughts ....

 It is Friday once again, and here I am putting off what I really should be working on to get done today. Not that it is anything major. A good friend had asked for me to make my dessert for them, and added his father and brother also wanted, so being how it is Christmas and all, I said I would. Today is the day I said I would drop them off at his house. I did get up at a decent hour, went to the store, and bought the mixings for it all, I just need to actually make it now. I'm just .... delaying, and I don't know why.

Probably headed up to the VFW this afternoon. At our meetings earlier this week, I declined to volunteer and hours for Saturdays, giving the excuse I was busy each weekend. I sorta am. This weekend is the Wife's birthday, the following is the Santa Run. Either way, trying to stay out from the Post on Saturdays for this month anyways.

Welp, I dilly-dallied enough - need to get this done.

PeacE

Going To Be A Long One

 I have been awake all night. I went to bed about 10:30p and took my new med to help get to sleep, as instructed - at bedtime. It never seemed to take effect. Since I had started taking it, it seems I was asleep in under 20 minutes. Last night, though, I tossed and turned until 11:30p, then went and watched a episode of a show, then returned to bed only to repeat again around 1:30a. I'm only supposed to take one, so not sure what to do. I guess wait and see what happens over the next few days, as to if the meds are still working or not, before I get in touch with the nurse practitioner. Hate playing around with this insomnia.... the lack of sleep is getting harder for me to handle it feels at times.

Other than the lack of sleep, and maybe no chance for a nap, the day has basically begun already. My Viking game has it's regular 12 hour clash started. I will need to be at the VFW tonight as it is my turn to sale 50/50 raffle tickets for the NYE Committee. I don't think there will be many sales, and this will probably be the last week, as it seems the committee has pretty much collected the monies for everything we have planned out.

Thanksgiving on Thursday went much better than I had been thinking it may go. I am a pessimist, so go figure. There was more food than we really needed, but that guaranteed we all ate plenty. I know leftovers were sent home with the Middle Son (of mine) and us. I think RM kept a plate of food for PT to have later. I have gotten through the potatoes, most of the giblet gravy, the deviled eggs, and a portion of the salad we brought home. Haven't touched the turkey, as I am hoping the Wife will make turkey Enchiladas this weekend (but not tonight, as I won't be home to have fresh and hot). 

My numbers were a little high this morning: 136 glucose, and the BP was 141/67 (avg 125'ish and a BP of 133/70) I figure the BP was higher since I was feeling frustrated and being awake all night.

Did a little online shopping yesterday. Well, very little. I found three books I wanted to get for my Doodad - whether her Dad reads them to her, or I will when I am there. I have another book her at my house, the collected poems and works of James Whitcomb Riley, that I hope to someday be able to get her to settle down and let me share a couple stories in it. The Bear Story has always been a favorite of mine. Plus the vernacular that was spoken back then, make the story so much better as well.

Welp, I guess I need to get back to my game, and whatever else I gotta do this morning.

PeacE

Making Dessert Too Often

 I have got to quit letting people talk me into doing things. I had to make my dessert again today, as I was talked into signing up at the pub I go to a bit. They had no one doing desserts, and I got roped into it. They are chilling int he fridge right now, and I will take them up later this afternoon.

Tomorrow morning I will be making yet more at RM's house, for our Thanksgiving meal. Then I swear I am ain't making it again for awhile. It isn't that it is hard, or difficult, to make, it's just I get tired of doing it.

So that's my day, and how it is going to go. Tomorrow will be a somewhat lazy day, as I only have to make the dessert, and eat everything. At least two of the Boys will be there (with girlfriends).

That's all I got today....

PeacE

Monday Came As No Suprise

 Last week I had gotten an email from the Company, stating there is a project slated to start last Friday. Then a follow-up email, moving the start of said project to Monday (today). I had signed in/notified them through their process that I was available, but as of this morning there is no confirmation email. So I am guessing I was not selected, or was far enough down the line of those available, that I was not chosen for this project. They did state they have "several projects starting over the next few weeks"... so we will see.

I am not doing much today. Thanksgiving food getting is pretty much done and out at RM's. I do need to get some salad tomorrow, and also set aside the powdered sugar I need to take out there as well on Thursday. I need to get in touch with RM and see about deviled eggs. I completely forgot about them when we were planning the menu. I'll text her after finishing up here I guess. I just need to know if I need to get more eggs or what.

This week will be a slow one. Nothing on my calendar except Thursday dinner, and Saturday doing the 50/50 raffle at the VFW. Next week will be busier with several committee meetings going on as it is is the start of December. I have gotten a few presents ordered and here that I am giving, but need to sit with the Wife and decide what else, who else, ideas, and how to get for any we haven't. Usually at this point, I am going to the gift card displays at the stores and getting cards. At the local grocery preferably as it adds for fuel points (the Wife gets fuel at their station often).

Welp, my numbers are good this morning for glucose and BP. And since I got that out of the way, I need to go find me some breakfast.

PeacE

Slow Saturday

 It's barely after noon, and today is going to be a slow, easy Saturday. I did take the Wife and Youngest to Golden Corral for breakfast. I realized, I cannot put down as much as I used to be able to do. In fact, I left about a 1/3 of the food on the second plate. I didn't even get a small bowl of ice cream. Afterwards we ran by the grocery for milk and eggs, then to Walgreens for my drugs. Well, one of them anyways.

No plans for the rest of the day. I have my Viking game clan battle going on, that I will be doing throughout the day. I might play some Warcraft, or end up watching a movie or some tv episodes I need to catch up on. I read for several hours yesterday, so am okay with not reading today. Some friends are going to be at the VFW tonight, and were asking if I would be up, but I think I am just going to stay home tonight.

Exciting, right?

PeacE

I Awaken and Rise....

 ... but too early for me to actually like it. This new med to help with the insomnia is doing it's job very well though. Last night I got about 7 hours sleep, and woke at 4:30a feeling rested and awake. YEs, I went to bed a little early last night (about 9p) so maybe I need to stay up later so I don't waken so early.

The Wife had Monday off work this week. Time for the yearly boob-squeeze (mammogram) which she wasn't really interested in doing. I don't think any woman does... But afterwards, she and the Youngest went out to the Discount grocery for food stuffs. I have no idea what all they got, but I got a couple bags of Dot's seasoned pretzels, and some Lay's Cuban sandwich flavored chips. I saw they got soda (for themselves) and when I asked, they weren't sure if I like Barq's root beer. Duh! While there, the Wife found some wi-fi type chargers for phones, and picked one up for herself. Her phone has gotten worn at the charging port, that it is super-sensitive about how the cord plugs in to charge it. Well, after the first night, she was impressed at how it charged on the new device. she asked me to pick up a handful more (I'm guessing for Christmas gifts). SO yesterday found the Youngest driving me out to the store. Picked up some more chips, and the Barq's was $0.69/2-liter bottle, so picked up several. Got like six of the chargers for the Wife, and a few other small things to use towards Thanksgiving dinner.

I was still sore a bit in the thighs, but with the assistance of the cart, made it through the store ok. Youngest and I then went to Red Robin, as I craved their bottomless salad. Then home where I spent the rest of the day on the computer playing games or watching shows. I had gone out Tuesday after the VFW meeting, and yesterday morning, I felt the effects. The new pill is what the NP called an alcohol inhibitor. I wasn't sure how that would affect anything, but it seems it makes me sleep more (slept in until the Son woke me around 10a) and makes me feel foggy-headed. I know it is these effects, because I really hadn't had that much to drink. So now I know. And everyone will be happy that d00d won't be drinking like he used too, unless I skip that pill at night.

Decided that I am going to wait until next Wednesday to get the materials for the rest of Thanksgiving dinner. Hope RM will have enough fridge space, as I plan to pretty much bring it all out there to make/bake/mix at her place that day. BTW RM, we have another addition: Youngest's GF. SO that brings it to eight of us total.

Welp, I did get a couple book reviews done this morning, and need to go see if there are anymore out there I want to read, plus check my glucose and stuff....

PeacE

...And the Pain Shall Set You Free ...

 I am sure that is not a direct quote from anything. I know there are several related to it, as I 'googled' the phrase to see. Most were Bible verses regarding truth, and then there were other verses about pain, though the truth one is the closest to the wording. Not that you really care....

But I am in some pain (still). I knew after last Thursday, in going to the rodeo, I may be sore in the legs. However, Friday I wasn't hurting too bad. But after going to the NASCAR race on Sunday - hoo boy! Before we even left our seats, I already was starting to ache in the legs, and we had a long ways to go on foot. Monday, I sat in my office chair, and the only moving around I did was to go to the bathroom. My thighs and knees are just letting me know I overdid the workout. Been taking acetaminophen like it is candy every two hours... In its own way, it does feel good though. Like after a good workout. I just over went the boundary.

The Wife was kind enough on Sunday to pick up my prescription while she was out and about, so I decided to start it that night. Without naming it, this drug was originally for neuropathy, epileptics, and restless leg syndrome, but one of the strong side effects was drowsiness, so is used at times for those with insomnia. From what I read online, it sounded like I was going to have to take it 3x/day, but the order is for 1 pill at bedtime. So Sunday night I dropped one as I headed to bed. I am not sure if it was the pill, or all the exercise from the walking, or a combo thereof, but I slept good, and deep, that night, waking late in the morning. Best sleep I have had in weeks!!! So last night, I wanted to see if there would be a difference. Popped the pill, and though I didn't immediately drop off to slumberland, I did fairly quickly. Let's call it about 8 hours good sleep, and I was up about 6:45a feeling awake and rested. I recall waking a couple times int he night, but only to adjust my CPAP mask. I think this med might actually be good for the insomnia. The downside is I cannot only take 'as needed', and have to take daily regardless. Small price to pay - at least the cost of the medicine is $0 with my insurance.

So today my thighs are still letting me know they aren't happy, but not as bad as yesterday. I will be up and moving to day, as I do have a VFW Aux meeting this evening, and I want to do some errands this afternoon. In my mindset today, it feels like it things are looking up. Now if the Company would get me on a project....

Oh, and RM... it was not me up at 2am for you to worry and pray over (this time).

PeacE

A Day of Racing Around ....

 or of watching a bunch of cars going round and round at high speeds.

A bit later this morning I will be picking up the guys and headed out to Phoenix Raceway for the NASCAR race today. It will be nice, as I get a chance to catch up a bit with the Oldest Son, since I don't get to see him too often. Other than that, I'm not really thrilled about the race thing. I know there will be lots of walking, and the traffic will be atrocious after the race. I do have some friends that camp at the track, and the thought of visiting with them while we wait for traffic thin out, crossed my mind. But that would be even more walking, and probably up hill somewhat as well. Are you able to tell I don't want to walk much? I'm still somewhat sore from the walking at the concert the other night....

Friday I had gone to see the NP as scheduled. We talked about my meds and how things were feeling. Pretty much decided to wait until February to see how another three months will adjust things, plus will do another lab at that time to check numbers. Then I brought up the insomnia issues. Originally, she prescribed hydroxyzine, but I guess before calling it in, she did more research. She called me at least a couple times about some ideas she had, and finally after me telling her, that she is the professional and would know better what would go with the current medications, and medical issues I have, she decided on gabapentin. When I told the Wife, she said she hopes I didn't react to it the way she did. I guess after looking it up, it is normally used to treat neuropathy, epileptic seizures, but if you read further (and the right sources) it says sometimes used with diabetes, insomnia restless leg syndrome, and nerve pain. The side effect the Wife was talking about however, is the clumsiness (yes, really). I'm more worried about the drowsiness, as I am taking it for insomnia, but it is a pill I am going to have to take everyday versus as needed. I didn't make it up to Walgreens yesterday to pick it up and start it, so I guess I will end up doing that tomorrow, unless the Wife will do it today while I am gone. Will see how this first week goes. If I start getting major side effects, maybe I should start doing the edible weed stuff or something....lol.

So up at 5a today (thanks insomnia) but at least got about 4 hours sleep, so should be able to get through today well enough. I think I may leave earlier than planned and grab me some breakfast somewhere before picking the guys up.

PeacE

Been A Bit ...

 ... busy for me this past week. Well, I should correct that to 'busier than normal' for me. I believe I last posted on Tuesday, Election Day, and debated posting since - mainly because I don't want to flaunt election results (good or bad). Just what I need are trolls lurking around here to criticize anything I say. Not that I really care of their opinion, just hate dealing with them. RM has found one that has latched on to her blog a few times this week. Someone that evidently has strong anti-Republican (or just Trump) views. I read a couple of their posts, and I just wanted to punch them for talking to my Mom like that, but of course, they are afraid and only signed the comments as Anonymous. Chickenshit.

Anyways, last night was the Hondo Rodeo down at Chase Field not that you care, but where the AZ Diamondbacks play) followed by Whiskey Myers and Hank Williams Jr concert. Wife had bought them as a birthday present for me, and overall we had a pleasant evening. Took the light  rail downtown ($8 roundtrip vs $30+ for parking and traffic) and had dinner there. I hadn't been to a rodeo since I was a kid, and it was nice to see one again. I didn't know who Whiskey Myers were, but they did play one song I recognized from the radio. I know Hank is getting old, but I just was not pleased with his concert. It was many, many little things that just ... didn't make it feel like a concert. We started for the doors at 11pm, and barely beat the crowd as Jr finished up. Had some good little laughs at some of the people riding the tram both going to and from last night. We both had a pulled pork sandwich at the ball field (nev er would have thought it) and it was good!

This morning was my 3-month follow-up with the Nurse Practitioner. My A1C is down to 6.5 (yea!) and we decided to hold off on medication changes until February when I do my next labs and A1C test. If I can get that result down just a bot more, I may be able to regulate my diabetic meds a bit better. I did speak to her about my insomnia issues, and how they have been increasing in the past few months. So it was decided to prescribe me an 'as needed' prescription. I hope to pick it up late today, as the past couple weeks have pretty much worn me down with the little sleep I have gotten.

No major plans for the rest of today. May go to the Post as I usually do on a Friday, but haven't decided. Saturday I will mellow at home, because on Sunday, I scored 3 tickets to the NASCAR  Championship race here int he Valley. The Oldest Son, my best friend J, and myself are going. I'll actually say something nice about my Brother - he was the one with the tickets, and was trying to sell them for $600 for all 3 - but let me have them for $100 ea.

Thanksgiving is coming up soon, and I have been planning like I never have for a holiday, or pretty much anything. RM and I texted about menu items (as it is going to be at her house) and I pretty much told her what I would bring, or purchase and cook there, etc. I think she got a bit of a 'kick' out of it, as I usually don't go that gung-ho. I think I will get out this next week to get the stuff that won't spoil prior to, and drop them off at her house. Speaking of, I need to update her on plans for how many.

Welp, I guess that sums up my next few days. Now, run along to your busy lives ...

PeacE

Election Day 2024

 It is that time of the decade.... and I hope you all make your opinion known by voting today since this year it is a Presidential one. I'm not making any voice towards any one candidate. I know who I voted for. But you each need to get out and do this, otherwise STFU.

Just saying....

PeacE

Another Monday....

 We are officially into the month of November, and thankfully, Arizona has decided to quit hitting heat records of over 100 degrees!! Actually, the past couple of weeks haven't been terrible, with daytime temps in the 90's and early mornings around 60's. Back here in my 'office', which is the least climate controlled room in this old house, it is a very nice temp this morning, soon to be chilly enough for a cup of coffee or two as I start my day.

Nothing major on the agenda for things to accomplish today. A couple meetings at the VFW tomorrow evening. The Wife and I will be attending the rodeo down at Chase Field this Thursday. This was a late birthday present from the Wife to me, as Hank Williams, Jr is in concert following the rodeo that night. Wife has the day off as well, so it will be some time spent together. Have my 3-month doctor visit on Friday. My numbers (glucose and BP) have been good (at least for/to me) though, the NP did double up on the stating pill I take for cholesterol a couple weeks ago. Probably based off the labs I had last done. I am hoping to convince her to prescribe me some sort of sleep pill for when I have my bouts of insomnia, but with this NP, who knows. I have mentioned sleep issues before, and she just seems to move on to the next topic. I guess I will need to be more direct and firm this time around. And push for a 6-month visit - I'm getting tired of going every three months, yet they won't let me go longer than six due to my chronic disease (diabetes) allegedly.

Other things I have on my list to do this week is a haircut, and buying a new pair of shoes. The past few times I, or the family, have needed shoes, we have gone to Sketchers. This last pair I bought, has lasted over 3 1/2 years! I think that is the longest I have had a pair last, considering I wear them daily. Now if they were "Sunday shoes" then yeah, they would last that long.... But this pair now is starting to tear out from the sides, and some stitching is starting to unravel. The memory foam insole has been gone for quite some time, and the inner side against the heel is just about worn through. If I remember right, this pair was like $80, so won't mind spending that much for a replacement pair, hoping they last as long as these did.

Not much else to share today, so I will finish this off.

PeacE

What To Do With Myself?

 This morning wasn't a bad one. I awoke to the alarm at 7a, then snoozed until the second alarm at 8a. Then actually got up to get things done. I know that all sounds pretty minor to most of you (especially sleeping in until 8a) but just a couple days ago, it wasn't fun. Since I had last posted, I hadn't done much sleeping at all. Saturday morning, since I was up all the previous night, I went to the VFW as they had scheduled the District meeting that morning for both VFW and Aux. I had never been, so went. Of Course I was early, so ended up helping move chairs and tables, etc for the two separate meetings. When the meeting was done it was near noon, so I just stayed at the post, as most Saturdays I am up there by 1p anyways. I made it home late that evening, and though was almost walking dead, did manage to get about 4 hours of sleep. Sunday I was back up at the VFW for an afternoon meeting for the Riders group, and didn't make it home until late again due to watching the NFL games. Slept decent that night, since I was running on fumes anyways.

Now here we are it is Tuesday and I am trying to figure out what to do. I know I got some honey-do's that should get done around the house (though not rush jobs). I would like to get to the store and get some milk, salad and a few other things, but I don't feel that happening today. It's nearly 10a, and I feel like taking a nap already.

I did get up and run through my emails (hoping for work) and managed to write up four book reviews, so I am caught up on those. Have yet another to read to complete as well as some others I am going through at this time. I'm happy to read that RM has met her goal of books read this year!

Okay, I'm going to figure out what I am going to do and go do it I guess.

PeacE

What To Do On A Thirsty Thursday?

 I don't know why I am up so early this morning. Maybe the body decided it had enough rest for the night, and when I woke around 530a, it said enough was enough. I don't know, but here I am ....

About two weeks ago, I got notified about a project with the Company. Of course I replied as soon as I knew about it, that I was available and ready. Then I heard nothing. I took a guess and decided that they did not 1) select me for this project, or 2) they only took "X" amount of those that responded first. I am guessing more the first then the latter. Well, earlier this week, I did get an email from the Company:

"Thank you for your interest in Project # 76462 that you applied to with the Company. We have been informed that you are no longer under consideration for this review. Candidate selections are made by considering the parameters and needs of the project. The decision to not move forward with a candidate can be based on project delays and cancellations, as well as the client requirements. It does not reflect your candidacy with the Company has a whole. Please be assured that your availability has been updated for other Company projects and Company Recruiters will reach out as new projects become available."

Well, at least they are getting a nice response back to me in regards to working that project. Used to be, I would get no response at all. Sigh. Back to waiting.

Not a lot on the calendar for the next few days. Looking forward to Nov. 7th, as the Wife bought tickets for the rodeo, followed by a concert with Hank Williams Jr. It is a late birthday gift for me from her. Other than that, it is just a few meetings for the different groups at the VFW (I belong to at least three of them now, and like to attend the others, to know what is going on).

Guess that's about all I got to write about....

PeacE

A Busy Saturday

 Tomorrow (rather later today since it is after 12a) I volunteered to help out at my Alma Mater. In recent years, they have started sponsoring a HS Marching Invitational, which the HS my kids attended have performed at. But I saw a need, and offered if they could use my crippled old self, I could do a shift. Seems I got the 1:30p-5p shift watching the South Gate. Mainly to inform people to use the North Gate for entry, as this gate only allows the bands prior to their performance. Plus I'll get to hear some music. Now though, I kind of want to back out of the whole thing, but it is too late I feel, so onward I must go.

Friday night was Homecoming at the HS, but I ended up not going. For some reason, my stomach has been causing some discomfort the past couple days. I think it is because of some food I ate at my brother's on Wednesday, as Thursday I spent most of the morning sitting on the toilet. I am not blaming, but is it really a coincidence? Either way, I was home by 630p tonight, and in bed by 9pm.

Was woken at 1130p by text messages from the friend I am kinda upset with. He had texted earlier in the day, and I had responded. When asked why I never returned his calls this week, I said because I wasn't in the mood to speak to him after last Sunday. He acted all surprised that anything happened. So he is raging on me in text late at night that it isn't any of my business anyways. So, I responded. I agreed the whole issue is between his GF and the other friend's GF, so the whole subject needs to not come up amongst us anymore. I concluded with something along the lines of, I'm sorry if my being angry at something we disagree about, and need a few days to 'get over it' are cause for your discomfort. I am going back to sleep now (you woke me). I'll be at the pub on Sunday for Football.

Then I turned on the Do Not Disturb - but it was too late. I was awake and not able to get back to sleep. Sigh. He made one more comment I saw... that he doesn't understand how we are so close best friends that I would disagree over this whole issue with him. SMH. And he is generally a smart and good attorney. All I can figure is that he must have had a few tonight. Sunday is going to be interesting....

With that I am out of here. Headed back to bed to try to sleep again...

PeacE