Friday the 13th!

Lunch date & Late night trip to the ER!

My friday the 13th started out to be a good one ....

I got up this morning and got my dishes done, straightened up Ms. Southwind. Then i took the dogs on their morning walk. Showered and got ready to run over to Pet Smart to get some flea med’s as I'm out and and found one on Lucy. While i was out Steve called and said he was headed over to get me? He is going to see about moving back to the campground and he wants to take me out to lunch! While Steve got his truck top unloaded on his new to be spot, i put on a bit of a face. We left for our lunch date. It was very good! Yes i ate too much! But it was soooo good. During our lunch date we were talking and he said that around 9 pm or so on Wednesday night one of his sons finally called him to wish him a Happy Birthday. The son had forgotten until the next day…. hmmmmm

I got home later in the afternoon and i noticed Lucy was rubbing her eyes and they were red. So i gave her Benadryl. Lucy suffers with allergies just like me. My allergies have been bothering me the past few days as well. I love it when Spring arrives as the flowers start blooming, the trees are getting their buds. But … my allergies don’t!

Then my Friday the 13th got bad ........

Around 8 pm i decided it was a beautiful night for a walk and the park was pretty quiet as most of the workers here had gone home for the weekend. It was a beautiful night for my evening walk but when i returned Lucy was not better but worse! Lucy was now licking and that means it’s affecting her throat, not good! I decided to read on the flea medication for reactions and what to do. I had a strong feeling it was the flea med that was causing the severe reaction. So i gave her a long bath and more Benadryl but an half hour later still not good, small bumps were appearing on her body. So i got online and looked up the nearest emergency vet, called them and they said to bring her right in. So off we went to the vet about 8 miles away. We got there and they saw her and sure enough she was having a allergic reaction to the new flea med’s. So she was given a shot and we waited, after an hour, still she was reacting so another shot was injected. Finally around 11.30 pm the second shot had kicked in and she was doing better. No more licking, no more rubbing of the eyes and the bumps were gone.

After paying the bill of $128.59 we headed home. Before we even got home she was out on my lap sleeping away. Lucy’s traumatic day of itching, scratching had exhausted her. None of the other dogs were reacting but i decided to be on the safe side i gave them all a dose of Benadryl before heading to bed!

The vet informed that it really isn’t good to buy over the counter flea med’s for dogs. All they are is a large dipping dose and don’t last very long and are not good for the dogs. I was out of frontline plus that i have always used in the past. So in the end it cost me more to take a cheap route instead of just paying out the money and get their regular flea meds. Sometimes trying to be cheap just doesn’t pay off! Lesson learned and now i still have to fork out the $100 bucks and get the good med’s … Ughhhhhh

Until next time …..

Cleaning Ms. Southwind!

I woke up early to a beautiful day, got up and got the dishes done. Yes, i know I'm lazy and hate doing the dishes after fixing dinner. I wonder how many you actually prefer to do the dishes the next morning but do it after dinner because it’s what our mom taught us? My mom was a clean freak … everything had to be kept picked up, straightened up and the dishes had to be done after each meal. I have a sister that is just like her. Fortunately for me I'm not that way. I used to be before my injury. Now i have learned to relax and let the work wait. It’s not like it goes anywhere, it’s always there the next day .. hehe

After I had Ms. Southwind all cleaned up i took the dogs on our morning walk. The weather was so beautiful that we took several walks. Later i decided i had been putting off cleaning on the outside of Ms. Southwind long enough. I did buy the cleaning supplies last weekend. Ms. Southwind has mildew on the outside of her. I thinks it’s because we’ve been in the very humid south too long! Here in this park, washing vehicles is prohibited with a hose or bucket. I bought some cheap Clorox clean up spray and am going to use that. I used the spray and then wiped it up with a old rag, then i took another rag and a bowl and washed it off with that. It’s not perfect but it works until i move. I could only get where i could reach as i don’t climb on ladders. My balance is not what it used to be and climbing is not good with my injury. Later i plan to get out the brush and get the higher stuff i can’t reach at a later time. I only did one side of the camper. The door side that i see all the time. I plan to do this in sections as it is alot of work and the back just doesn’t take work very good.

After all that cleaning i then fixed dinner and it the rest of the evening was spent relaxing on the couch!

Hope you all had a great day

Happy Birthday Steve!

Today my ex neighbor turned 79 years young!  This weekend while having lunch i told him if he hadn’t moved I'd of made him a cake for his birthday.  Of course he got excited and replied, i will come over and i will even come for dinner … hehe  So i asked him what he wanted for his birthday dinner.  He wanted meatballs, spaghetti & Garlic bread.  So that’s what i made him and i made him a cherry cheese cake as i had made one before and knew he liked it.

We had a great dinner, sang Happy Birthday to him and i snapped some pictures of him.  After dinner we took a walk around the park and then he returned home.  I have spent the evening being lazy and watching the TV. 

I will miss Steve when we leave here, we have become really good friends.  He was a bit disappointed when he first arrived tonight as none of his 6 kids called to even say Happy Birthday.  I think our dinner made up for it and he seemed really happy when he left. 

Well night all … have a good one and until next time ……

Beautiful weather

Saturday was a busy day. I got up and took the dogs on a walk before my busy day got started. Once i got the dogs walked, i took a shower and got ready for my lunch date. My ex neighbor Steve is taking us out for lunch. We meet him around noon. Spent the entire afternoon along the beach! (sorry forgot my camera) I was amazed how many people there was out on the beach! I have never seen so many on the beach here. In Florida yes, but not here. The weather has been just beautiful, great weather for being outside and enjoy the sun. Later in the afternoon we said good bye and headed to get the grocery shopping done. The first stop was Dollar Tree ….

Fabric softener … 1.00 rubbing alcohol … 1.00 2 awesome cleaner … 2.00 rug/carpet cleaner …. 1.00 eye liner …1.00 powder … 1.00 Total of $7.49

Then it was on over to Save – A-lot …

spag … 99 Bananas … 30 choc pudding … 99 Gala Apples … 1.00 Grapes … 4.17 Italian Garlic Bread … 1.69 Lettuce … 1.19 Milk … 2.69 Jell-o … 1.98 mushrooms … 99 4 pot pies … 2.36 pork & beans … 55 ice cream … 2.29 sloppy joe mix … 79 strawberries … 1.99 Velveeta cheese … 4.99 2 cool whip … 1.78 3 wylers drink mix … 2.97 Total …. $36.07 A Grand Total …. $43.56

Sunday … Of course we all lost an hour of sleep since the time sprang forward! Although i have to admit, i love it when time springs forward. It' makes the day go faster and the day has more day light. Later in the afternoon laundry was done and the grocery shopping was finished. I like to get my meat at the local grocery outlet. I usually buy what’s on sale. Today i got ……

Chicken Gizzards … 1.99 Polish Sausage … 1.25 Leg Quarters … 2.37 Family pack ground chuck … 11.84 cherry Rolaids … 1.79 A Total …. $20.59 A Grand Total of the week’s grocery’s ….. $64.15

I try to re stock anything that i use during the week. With the economy the way it is, i think it’s a good idea to keep my pantry completely stocked. My freezer/pantry is completely stocked full. I have enough food to survive several months if need be. I have also been trying to eat healthier therefore i have noticed a bit of rise in our food bill. Although prices have continued to rise over the past few months. My goal is to stay under $100 a week for grocery, personal & house hold items.

It’s been a great weekend, the weather has been so beautiful, and I'm exhausted so I'm off to bed .. hope ya all have a great one … until next time …

Chris Cagle Concert!

Friday, March 6

The weather has been great the past few days.  I’ve been taking the dogs on several walks a day, sitting outside relaxing and reading a good romance book.  My door & windows have been open to let the sunshine in. 

Last night I had free Chris Cagle tickets!  He was so awesome.  A wonderful performer and an amazing singer.  He had the house rockin!  I was sitting next to a lady who grew up with his mother.  It was pretty neat and she had security give him a note during the concert and so yes i had the spot light on me … hehe  The picture of him pointing I took while he was pointing out the ladies.  It was pretty awesome.

After his 2 min break he came back in and did something i had never seen during a concert!  He started signing autographs for those who wanted them.  It was amazing what he was signing … money, shoes, hats, beer bottles, yes even the shirts men & women both took off!   I took pictures of the TV screen of him signing.  

   

Something else he did that showed just how great of a person he is was … a lady in the audience held a sign saying that her husband was Iraq bound.  He had the guy come up to the front roll, signed his guitar pick, CC 09-17 and told the man when he came back from Iraq.  No matter where his band was playing for him to bring that pick and he would get in free to any concert he was playing and to tell them that Chris said that he was to get special back stage passes.

There was also a girl in the audience and it was her sweet 16 birthday, this girl for her last 3 birthday gifts has asked for nothing but tickets to Chris concerts and so she has celebrated her last 3 birthday’s at his concerts.  He  gave her a special gift this year.  She got a new T-shirt and for her next 2 birthday’s she gets free expenses paid to come to his concerts on her next 2 birthday’s.  How awesome.    He also had messed up on signing a picture earlier for a handicapped young man and so to make up for it he gave the man a autographed T-shirt. 

This picture is of the Chris (hiding) and his band saying good night.  It was an amazing concert and it lasted over 2 hours!  If you ever get a chance to go see Chris, it’s definitely worth it.   I had a wonderful time and truly enjoyed it.

Nothing really happening

Not much has really been happening here.  It’s been a bit on the chilly side, although Monday and Tuesday once the sun came out it warmed up enough late in the afternoon I took the doggies on a nice walk.  The cold weather is not good on my back and the mornings have been very slow moving for me, getting the back to moving. 

Today was a beautiful day, the temps were in the 60’s and the sun was out.  I was even able to put the t-shirt and shorts back on … Yes, my kind of clothing!  I took the dogs on a nice walk and spent the afternoon outside just relaxing and reading … hehe

My neighbor has a new game called Wii and on Monday her and i played it as it was too cold walk.  We did the bowling game and it was so much fun.  Of course i stunk, but it was fun.  Tuesday i was so sore i could barely move …. ooops

Well not really much else to blog about so i hope your all having a great week … until next time ….

March comes in like a Lion!

Wow the first day of March and it sure did come in like a lion.  The saying has been if March comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb.  I sure hope so.  The temps dropped from 75 degrees to 34 degrees!  I thought the south was suppose to be warm?  Dang, it hasn’t been today.  I think the temps did get to the low 50’s but with the wind, it didn’t feel warm at all.  In fact i had the heater running all day long! 

I got up this morning and took care of my babies, then i got dressed and put on my face … hehe  Yes, I'm quite scary without it, esp in the mornings … LOL   Then it was time to take of the bird and dog I'm sitting for.  I felt sorry for the bird and doggie, it was a bit on the chilly side in their home.  Their mama didn’t leave the heat set to come on for them and i never thought about it last night when i checked.  It was still warm inside and i assumed the heat was on for them.   Oooops … i tried turning on the furnace but it wouldn’t come on, so i turned it back off.  I finally dug enough i found the electric heater i knew their mama used sometimes.  So i set it up on top of the stove and got it going for them. 

Then it was time to head out the door,  Yes, another lunch date today.   My friend whom moved invited me for lunch and of course I accepted.  It was a wonderful lunch and we had a wonderful afternoon visiting. 

I didn’t get home from my date until after 5 pm!  Wow, my babies meet me at the door and didn’t even wait for the leash or me to tell them to come outside.  That is not a normal thing for them when it’s cold outside.  I guess they really had to go … Of course it wasn’t long before they were barking to come back inside … hehe 

I also had to go take care of the bird and dog.   They were happy to see me and peppy was ready to go out.  The bird was ready to be covered and retire to bed.  I kicked their heater up a bit as it’s suppose to be chilly again tonight.  Made sure both had plenty of food and water.

Tonight has been a night of relaxation after an exhausting weekend.  I have to admit, it hurt the pocket book for the memory foam purchase, but well worth it on the behind and back.  My dinette seat and couch are so comfy now!

Well until next time ……..