I love it when you call the cats idiots. Because I know you love them. The proof is in the idiot.

Got shingles shot and flu shot today. I'm not feeling all that great right now. Kitty's on the bed with me. I hope I wake up feeling better tmr.

I'm glad I got the shots today.

Tillie what did you buy for food?

Good Afternoon Everybody

Got grocery shopping all done and put away.
YEA!

Would be a cool & sunny day except for the frigid breeze making it cold.
I did wear a dress, maybe the last time I'll get to this year. 🙁

Let the cats go outside when I came home.
Twinkles behaved but Scooter jumped the fence and saw a cat and started screaming at it.
Scooter came when I called and I put him back inside the house.
Idiot animal...

Good Afternoon Everybody

Got grocery shopping all done and put away.
YEA!

Would be a cool & sunny day except for the frigid breeze making it cold.
I did wear a dress, maybe the last time I'll get to this year. 🙁

Let the cats go outside when I came home.
Twinkles behaved but Scooter jumped the fence and saw a cat and started screaming at it.
Scooter came when I called and I put him back inside the house.
Idiot animal...

Good Morning Everyone

Hi CriticalMass
So very sorry the vehicle needs expensive work.
Brakes are extremely important and I am glad you will have proper ones.
(((HUG)))

Hi Tatoulia
When the phone company here did the fiberoptic upgrade they dug up the road and the grass and cut through my lilac hedge.
It was a terrible experience all around and I never asked for it either.

Good luck with your straightening up plans and if you get the shingles jab, fingers crossed your arm doesn't ache.

Just about 10am here.
Very cold but sunny morning and I'm waiting till around noon to get groceries since it's not hot out.
On this date in 1972 I gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
My flu jab site doesn't hurt. Same as last year the band aid removal was the worst part.
Have my grocery list all made out.
Trying to decide if I will wear a dress or give in and start wearing jeans.

Good Morning Everyone

Hi CriticalMass
So very sorry the vehicle needs expensive work.
Brakes are extremely important and I am glad you will have proper ones.
(((HUG)))

Hi Tatoulia
When the phone company here did the fiberoptic upgrade they dug up the road and the grass and cut through my lilac hedge.
It was a terrible experience all around and I never asked for it either.

Good luck with your straightening up plans and if you get the shingles jab, fingers crossed your arm doesn't ache.

Just about 10am here.
Very cold but sunny morning and I'm waiting till around noon to get groceries since it's not hot out.
On this date in 1972 I gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
My flu jab site doesn't hurt. Same as last year the band aid removal was the worst part.
Have my grocery list all made out.
Trying to decide if I will wear a dress or give in and start wearing jeans.

I would be writing a different post about the last few days but all of a sudden the fact that my van needs front brakes and rotors takes front and center stage.

Off to drain two bank accounts of a good portion of the little they contain. I'm supposed to feel grateful. Maybe intellectually a little. Emotionally, honestly, no.

I would be writing a different post about the last few days but all of a sudden the fact that my van needs front brakes and rotors takes front and center stage.

Off to drain two bank accounts of a good portion of the little they contain. I'm supposed to feel grateful. Maybe intellectually a little. Emotionally, honestly, no.

I can understand that. Sometimes my anxiety makes me sick the day after the event. I get it.

Four hours included drilling through wall from outside, bringing fiber optics in, mounting things on wall, going to two different "relay stations" (my words, not his) a few blocks away, etc, activation, etc. not all of the hours were in the house, thankfully. He got a little chatty at the end and he was losing my attention. All around the best experience I could ask for (even though I don't recall asking for this).

Hallway was easy to put back. I'll work on house tonight and over the weekend. All around a very good way to work on my goals.

I wish LR were here to know that the Dreaded Closet is safe.

I can understand that. Sometimes my anxiety makes me sick the day after the event. I get it.

Four hours included drilling through wall from outside, bringing fiber optics in, mounting things on wall, going to two different "relay stations" (my words, not his) a few blocks away, etc, activation, etc. not all of the hours were in the house, thankfully. He got a little chatty at the end and he was losing my attention. All around the best experience I could ask for (even though I don't recall asking for this).

Hallway was easy to put back. I'll work on house tonight and over the weekend. All around a very good way to work on my goals.

I wish LR were here to know that the Dreaded Closet is safe.

That's an awful long time to have a repair man working in the closet!

Hope that's done & never needs to be worked on ever again.

Good idea to get the shingles jab on a Friday to have the weekend to get over any adverse reactions.

Living room being a mess is alright because the closets are a work in progress.

One clean out I did for some people, I started on a closet that was tightly packed to the gills.
I had everything removed from the closet and it completely filled the livingroom.
Then we began the keep/toss/donate or put it in another area of the house work.

My plan for tomorrow is to go grocery shopping in the morning.
This morning I woke up at 4am with a belly ache so didn't go shopping.
Think I was just worried about going where strange people are and getting my jab. ;p

That's an awful long time to have a repair man working in the closet!

Hope that's done & never needs to be worked on ever again.

Good idea to get the shingles jab on a Friday to have the weekend to get over any adverse reactions.

Living room being a mess is alright because the closets are a work in progress.

One clean out I did for some people, I started on a closet that was tightly packed to the gills.
I had everything removed from the closet and it completely filled the livingroom.
Then we began the keep/toss/donate or put it in another area of the house work.

My plan for tomorrow is to go grocery shopping in the morning.
This morning I woke up at 4am with a belly ache so didn't go shopping.
Think I was just worried about going where strange people are and getting my jab. ;p

So glad the man is so nice! 😀

Wonderful that two closets are being tackled.
It's been a long time coming.

YEA! for having good new knives and putting them to good use.

Yes, make Mom something all Autumnal.
Makes the cold & rainy days fun.

Got my flu jab.
YEA!!! ME!

Scheduled to be between 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
I was done and back in the car at 5:05pm.
Now I'll just stay away from sickly contagious people for the next two weeks.

Good job getting your jab! I generally like to have done at the office. They haven't announced the day yet. I also need my shingles shot. I will call CVS and see if I can get it on Friday. A lot of people have been getting reactions so my dr suggested I get on a Friday. I'll see if one of the fifty million cvs stores by my office has it and I'll pop in on Friday.

The screen to my window isn't replaced yet. It needs some repairs so I'll repair it before putting back. All I've done so far is I put the hallway back together. Living room is a mess. I'll do that over my long weekend.

ThNk you for getting me through this today. Even kitty came out after a while. Four hours in total.

Oh boy best to only know the free flu shot room.

He's almost done. Very kind man. We had to tear out the stuff from the other closet and I'm psyched! Now I'll be dealing with that closet too. So I'm excited because I'll have to deal with it. And there's a long weekend ahead of me!

The apple crumble sounds delicious. I should make something for my mom. She'd appreciate that. I made myself a feta and cucumber sandwich today. It was tasty and I used one of my new knives and I used my new peeler. Pretty sweet

Ok the guy is activating my account. I cannot wait for this to be over. Again I hit the jackpot with this guy.

Good Afternoon Everyone

And a pic of the reflecting pond!
The closet looks like a normal every day closet!!!
WAY TO GO!!!
Glad the nice understanding man is there and this will all be over with soon.
((((HUG)))) you will survive this intrusion.

I have been thinking lately about my delicious pea soup that I make in cold weather.
And this apple crumble I make with peanut butter, cinnamon and brown sugar.
So many delicious cold weather dishes to make and eat now.

The notice says the free flu shots will be given in the "Lake Tahoe Room" so I called and asked where that room is at the hospital.
The woman seemed surprised that I am not at all familiar with the hospital.
It's Banner and they kill a lot of innocent people so if it weren't for the flu shot I would never go there.

He knows I'm trying not to die so it's going very well.

He is very nice. Makes everything seem easy and not a problem. I'm dying inside.

Phone guy is here. He's very calm and nice. I'm a bit freaked out but trying not to show it.

Delicious foods, Tillie! WTG two cats getting along! I hear you, third cat.

Closet ready and I posted a picture. I took down table in hallway so the worker has space to maneuver. A little worried that dining room closet will be implicated and that closet is not ready. I'll take it as it comes.

I had corn chowder for dinner last night and it was yummy with Challah. So tasty. I can't remember if I told you but yesterday I brought in greens, feta and raisins to make a salad at work. We get fresh fruit at work at the beginning of each month so I cut up an apple. So tasty. Delicious lunch.

We are expected giant rains here.

Forgot to add...
Twinkles and Jack were both laying around in the garden this morning about a yard away from each other and they were both relaxed and happy, enjoying each other's company.

Scooter still has a big HISSY fit whenever he sees Jack and screams very mean cat insults at him too.

Tillie I wore my dark green trench coat today. It's great!!!

What are you cooking??

It hadn't occurred to me to leave the door open.

YEA! Great shopping "at home" and now having a lovely new green coat to wear!

Leaving that door open will allow your brain to accept that that closet is no longer some place to fear and dread.

I made scalloped potatoes, Brussel sprouts and added some diced sweet onion to a frozen pepperoni pizza and cooked that too.
Have the sink scoured and all set up & ready to wash dishes after I take a break.

Good Morning Everyone

Hi Tatoulia
A reflecting pool to walk around and reflect, how lovely.

Suggestion...
Leave that closet door open until it loses all negativity completely.
Plus we would like to see a pic of the closet all clear & clean. 😉

Today I have no idea what I am doing.
Need to figure out what I want to eat then cook it.
Going to be a very warm day today then much cooler the rest of the week.

Have things for the cleaners folded in a bag. Got garbage out last night, need to get ready for work. Seems to be a cool, rainy fall day. YAY!

I didn't pick up mom's dishes last night. As I was walking, I ran into a friend. She said she almost called me to see if I was walking in the mall. So we walked a bit together. Once I got home, I had to get ready for my class today. I'm not going to push myself to do it over three sessions. I'm good with the four sessions. Class is small, with only two people physically in the room and the rest on the phone.

The city was beautiful last night. I'll post a picture.

I'm going to open the closet this AM so I can train myself not to fear it. I'll have to sweep or vacuum the floor tonight. The shelf was remarkably clear. So I can tell that LR and I worked on it, so many years ago.

Ok off to work. What are you doing today??!!??

Correct WICKS not socks!!!

Ty Tillie. I feel so good about reclaiming that closet!! I went to mom's and brought her a clean coffee cup and I cleaned the stinky litter box. Bf met me at a coffee shop while I had a sweet potato sandwich.

I'm now walking around the reflecting pool at the Christian Science Center. So peaceful.

I need to get home and change my own kitty box then off to bed.

Yes my whole apartment feels lighter. I took the two spring coats to the cleaners. I really want to be able to wear them this coming spring. I hold the power.

FANTASTIC! Tatoulia
So many very nice coats going out at the perfect time too.
They will all surely be appreciated this Autumn and Winter.

WTG! Miss Kitty doing an inspection.

I'm actually relieved that this closet is finally getting crossed off your To-Do list.
It weighed too much to be constantly carried around on your mind.

Wowie!!! Left hand turn onto the highway!!!! Excellent job!

Yay for the correct socks!! Excellent.

2d batch of coats also very nice. Very pleased. Have some folded and ready for the cleaning fairies and have the rest hanging til the dampness is gone.

Cat walked into the closet, did a survey, came back out. I will be able to use it for coats this year and I'm really happy. So happy.

Almost there. Not exactly but super close.

Heading to mom's to clean new kitty box but do not be fooled, I'm dying inside.

That pouty face seems to be servicing you very well.

Keep up the GREAT job you have been doing.

It will be so nice and quiet there once this closet is sorted out and no longer haunting you.
(((HUG)))

Good Afternoon Everybody

YEA!!! WTG!!! Tatoulia!!!
You are slaying the beast!!! ;D

Hi CriticalMass (((((HUG))))) back
YEA! that the furnace is done & ready to keep you warm this Winter.

Hi Subclinical
YUM!!! apple cake!
Fingers crossed DH's company didn't screw him over too badly. (((HUG)))

YEA! ME! I made a left hand turn out onto the highway!
Credit union is not far from where I got on the highway so I was brave and did it!!!
Went by the thrift shop, bought nothing.
Filled my water bottles.
Then I stopped by the hardware store and bought some mouse repellant.
Last year I complained their wicks for kerosene lamps were the wrong size, too big.
They got in the proper size wicks so I bought two!

First batch of coats came out great! The deep red trench is in a bag for the cleaners. The short brown jacket I will either wear or give to the cleaners. I'm on the fence about the dark green trench. It fits well. So I'll percolate on that for a few days. It's a good length to wear to work and it's a London Fog so it might be good for Fall. Frankly I didn't remember owning either of these coats. It's slowly coming back. I think one I bought st Macy's to wear home one night when I was cold. Ten years ago.

The other batch is in the dryer. Yes they probably shouldn't go in the dryer but this is where I am right now. I'm also washing the clothes that I used while cleaning the closet. Oh and I found a pretty red dress that the cleaners will love, do I washed that up too.

Pouting.