| Tillie | Posted: 17 August 2012 - 10:50 PM |
Today my To-Do list included What is on your list? 😀 | |
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| SusanL | Posted: 10 February 2014 - 05:20 PM |
Dianne, Very sorry to hear about your beloved dog. Pets are like members of the family here. (((((Gentle hug)))))) | |
| Tillie | Posted: 10 February 2014 - 01:38 PM |
Woke up at 5:00am and could not get back to sleep so I got up and made a cake from scratch while watching a few episodes of HOARDERS online. | |
| Tillie | Posted: 10 February 2014 - 01:34 PM |
(((HUGS))) Dianne (((HUGS))) | |
| Dave | Posted: 10 February 2014 - 12:59 PM |
Beautiful dogs. | |
| Dianne | Posted: 10 February 2014 - 11:40 AM |
Thank you Tillie, Dakota passed shortly after I wrote that. Laura called me in and his breathing was labored. In a few minutes Kota Bug was gone. I just got back from taking him to the vet for cremation. He's much too large for us to bury. I found a beautiful picture that looks exactly like my boys if anyone wants to see them. animals.desktopnexus.com/wallpaper/336099/ Dakota is in the forefront and Jackson is in the back. Kota had the most beautiful chestnut eyes. | |
| Tillie | Posted: 10 February 2014 - 11:19 AM |
Dianne, | |
| Dianne | Posted: 10 February 2014 - 09:01 AM |
Today my main job is to make my precious Kota Bug as comfortable as possible, take him to the vet and stay with him as he passes. Laura and I have decided to take Jack with us too. They've spent their lives together from conception and went ballistic if they were separated even for a few minutes. Bath time meant one watched the other, if one was sick they both went to vet. We just tried to put Jack outside for awhile and he refused his food and threw himself against the door until we let him back in. It seems the right thing to do to let big bro comfort baby bro and have some sense that Kota is passing into a type of separation where Jack can't accompany him for now. I've never had two dogs as strongly bonded as these two. Everything they did was in partnership. They have adored Laura so I'm hoping her companionship will be comforting for Jackson. | |
| Karl | Posted: 09 February 2014 - 09:16 PM |
I just got home, and was surprised that to find the chat empty, since it usually lasts over two hours. But maybe nobody showed up at all? Huh. Well, if anyone sees this yet tonight, I'm still there (7:15pm PST) and will wait around a bit longer. | |
| Tillie | Posted: 09 February 2014 - 07:10 PM |
I waited in chat | |
| Tillie | Posted: 09 February 2014 - 12:27 PM |
Good morning 🙂 So many things I could choose to do today I am looking forward to chat tonight. 😀 | |
| Tillie | Posted: 09 February 2014 - 12:14 PM |
Warm thoughts and (((hugs))) | |
| Roxie | Posted: 08 February 2014 - 10:15 PM |
I did some online research. I opened the doors to underneath the kitchen sink. I turned on water in the further away bath to a trickle. I made sure the hot water tap in the kitchen sink was open. Then I decided to wait. About 5:30 pm I hear water rushing. HOT WATER! I haven't discerned any broken pipes so far. I forgot about the bathroom tub faucet being on. When I went in, the entire tub was full of water. Good think I went in and could turn it off. I'll leave the water trickling overnight. Wish me luck! | |
| diane | Posted: 08 February 2014 - 08:26 PM |
Roxie, have you tried hair dryer or heater by exposed pipes to thaw? you start closest to area where enters house and work out heating as you go. | |
| diane | Posted: 08 February 2014 - 08:25 PM |
Oh boy, talk about snow---for 2 days, never had this much snow since I have lived here, Yesterday I was shoveling it off the roof while it was snowing. Flat old roof could crash in I have been told. Well today there is even more. Snow drifts on deck were 6 feet tall, shoveled as much as I could. The snow from my deck to front gate is so deep and the drifts are up over gate, I could not get out if I wanted to. It was supposed to warm up but is 12 degrees. I am so tired of this cold weather and snow. My fingers and toes get so cold, hurts when I warm them up. | |
| Roxie | Posted: 08 February 2014 - 11:54 AM |
Dang and blast, a pipe is frozen again. At least this time I was able to figure how to check the pilot light on the hot water heater, and that is okay, so now I know it is a pipe. I won't know until thawing whether there is any pipe damage. Dang dang dang. No hot water, of course. | |
| Tillie | Posted: 08 February 2014 - 11:18 AM |
Good morning 🙂 The funniest thing about that poem is that it was taught to me by two elderly, properly British ladies. Sisters. Last night the wind raged and made a lot of spooky noises. The cats were all nervous. Something I found that helps when I have brain fog is to take a few minutes to do some math or crossword puzzle. This weekend I am really hoping he will do some decluttering & purging. WAY TO GO! YEA! 😀 Have a GREAT Saturday! 🙂 | |
| Dianne | Posted: 08 February 2014 - 10:55 AM |
Aw Dave, that's so nice! Those little babies do need a little extra help in this cold. Robins showed up here a few weeks ago. They must be so confused! Talk about confused....... I was just telling my daughter how much I appreciate the new timer she gave me for Christmas. It was making me realize that I was getting stuff done MUCH quicker than I had thought it would take. I was thinking, wow, I didn't realize the task was so much easier time-wise than I thought; this is great, I don't know why I dread getting into the project so much. I don't wear a watch so time is sort of judged by daylight. Then she said, "Mom, I hate to mess up your enthusiasm but you're setting the timer for 15 hours not 15 minutes." The other days I had it right. I must really be a fuzz-head this morning. Although it's kind of funny it also makes me worry a bit about what kind of other things I'm forgetting or not doing right. Back to the floors...... | |
| Dave | Posted: 08 February 2014 - 09:50 AM |
I have been avoiding trekking throught the snow in the back yard, but Mrs Dave said the birds were speaking to her this morning about the empty bird feeder. So.... Since I'd like Mr and Mrs Cardinal to keep stopping around ..... | |
| Dianne | Posted: 08 February 2014 - 09:16 AM |
Tillie, I laughed out loud at the poem! I called Laura in to read it and she said, "Tillie never smelled your farts Mom, or she'd be in her grave." I have to agree, one's own farts never seem as bad. My ex seemed to save all his gas for under the covers at night. It was truly insanity producing. I would jump up screaming and raging and threatening. Finally I made good on the threat and slept with a can of Lysol. When he would fart I sprayed his ass good and left the room. (Didn't stop it.) Today will be maintenance. Then bill paying. After that I don't know. | |
| Roxie | Posted: 08 February 2014 - 07:07 AM |
LOL, Tillie, succinct. To all I might not mention, hello, and I'm also thinking of you. Dianne, I totally get the overwhelmed then shut-down thing. Brain fog. Too much to deal with. It also happens to me, sometimes when I'm reading a difficult article, or instructions, or putting together something complicated. This kind of thing never used to get to me but it does now. Yesterday I put away the clean dishes and the perishable goods, thus clearing off the kitchen counter upon which they otherwise would have stayed. We have snow! There must be 1-2" on the ground. It looks pretty but I am so glad I do not have to go out into it. | |
| Tillie | Posted: 07 February 2014 - 10:23 PM |
| Karl | Posted: 07 February 2014 - 08:45 PM |
I rescheduled the dental visit for the following week. I also sent out some email to try to organize an event for this weekend, and phoned one person who's not easily reachable by email. I should have started that earlier, but things often don't work out as originally planned. I actually have higher priority items I should be doing, but I'm having trouble getting motivated for them. | |
| Tillie | Posted: 07 February 2014 - 01:11 PM |
A poem I had a little wind author unknown | |
| Tillie | Posted: 07 February 2014 - 12:52 PM |
Good morning 🙂 Hi Diane 🙂 Hi Dianne 🙂 Hi Roxie 🙂 Hi everybody that I did not mention by name. BIG WAY TO GO!!! | |
| Dianne | Posted: 07 February 2014 - 09:18 AM |
Hi Roxie, I am so proud of you for getting out and getting so much done! It sounded exhausting. I looked into a generator a few years ago. I think they needed to be outside away from the house with extension cords or run by gas. For the size I needed it was too expensive. I forget a lot but I'm pretty sure my amnesia and decision not to get one had a lot to do with feeling overwhelmed, helpless and flat out not wanting to deal. Of course by not dealing ahead of time with possible issues you're gonna have to deal with the harsher consequences of not dealing in the first place. Which I end up doing. Example of same thing/not learning/insanity? In my area the electric company had come under much harsh criticism for the frequency and length of outages. They worked very hard to correct issues and this year I see a HUGE turnaround. Another reason for gratitude. Today my main to-do is getting the German Shepherds in for annual checks and vacs. Dakota has not been well. He's almost completely blind now, his hindquarters are losing more strength and he's been way off his feed. Because his digestive system is so sensitive I have been trying to hand feed him small amounts of canned food with his regular kibble several times a day. He's still playful and loves his Wubba squeaker toys, The mind is still there but his poor body won't cooperate. After that I need to make up some dog food bins. Reading about all these socks made me think it's time to deal with my hoard. So by tonight I will clear out 3 dresser drawers. | |
| diane | Posted: 06 February 2014 - 05:34 PM |
Cory posted this on another area, thought it was so great copied it here: Just a reminder...books, videos, lectures, CD's, DVD's, websites, etc. are all just tools. To make progress, you have to first accept every current situation as it is. Next, you have to make a plan for change. Then, you have to put the plan into action and stick to it. You can read and listen to anything possible but nothing will change, unless you MAKE it change. You all have the desire because you are here. Never, never, never give up on yourself. You should be your first priority, by Cory | |
| Roxie | Posted: 06 February 2014 - 05:30 PM |
So, I told myself to get out the door this morning to go to the pet food store. Car battery was dead. Got a jump start and he told me to go get the battery tested right away in case it needed replacing. So I went to my car dealer. I did need a new battery, which thankfully was under warranty. I got a long-over oil and filter change and they rotated the tires. Under $50. So that was good. Then I went and bought myself two video movies and a controller gadget for playing games online (I've been using the keyboard, which is not as handy). Then I went to Petsmart and stocked up. I was tired by then but went to the grocery store, used the electric cart, and stocked up for myself. I got all the perishables put away, got everything out of the car and into the house, and just have a couple other items to put away. That was it for me for the day! I'm glad to get it done, it's so COLD. I think the weather was what messed up the battery. It never occurred to me to go out and run the car for 15-20 minutes every couple days. Duh. Probably I need to do the same for the yard mower, but I haven't. Mariana, it is good to see your post. You are missed when you don't, though I'm glad you read our meanderings. Dianne, is there any way you can plan backup for electricity outage, at least in terms of heat? I don't know the options. Maybe a generator? Cory, thanks for stopping by and offering support. I don't know that I could ever call you, but it's nice to know you offered. I don't go to the online groups so you don't know me. Dave, thank you for your kind words and whack upside the head. 😀 Karl, go to the dentist! Tillie, Darci, hi. | |
| diane | Posted: 06 February 2014 - 05:00 PM |
Dianne thanks for your posts and an update on what you are doing. Yes, I had the same reaction to that particular affirmation. I think if I say that when I am trying to let go of books, articles etc, it will help, knowing I can always find it again. Same with craft items I am no longer interested in, if I let them go, then I do get interested again, I can get more. I have a faulty belief I will never be able to get it again if I give it away. | |
| Dianne | Posted: 06 February 2014 - 03:06 PM |
Today I've been running errands, doing laundry and paperwork. No hoard cleanup, just regular activities. I had to go out and buy a new mouse and keyboard. I finally got a wireless one and hope what the guy told me for setting up will work. I can't zoom with the old mouse anymore and have been reading the posts with my face up to computer, even with my glasses. So that still needs to be done today and I do plan on attacking a wall in the lower hall that I have allowed to get piled with stuff again. Mostly animal supplies that I didn't want to leave in the cold garage. | |
| Dianne | Posted: 06 February 2014 - 02:56 PM |
Karl and Roxie, great job getting things done! Tillie, the cabbage rolls sounded delicious! Mariana, thank you for your post. Sometimes I worry a bit that I am putting too much of myself out there. Then I pull back and kick myself for too much self-absorption. But I think two of the reasons for posting are to connect with others and to share with the intentions that we can offer support and hope. Thanks for saying it does help! Dave, you're so right not to take on guilt for those who have come and gone. When I think of them I send love and positive vibes (all the New Age stuff) and believe they will follow their path in their own time. I do pray a little harder for the ones who sound so desperate and then disappear. Cory, your generosity always touches me. As busy as you are you still offer your time one-on-one to anyone who needs it. What a blessing to us! Tillie, your wisdom about the people who come and go is, as always, deep and comforting. take care everyone | |