Not a happy camper

For those who don't know, we have a cat, Tilly, who turned 17 in march. Last fall (just about a year ago) a neighbor moved away and left their indoor kitty sitting out on the porch. At first I didn't realize they had abandoned him, but when I did, we fixed a place for him to sleep out in the front of the house, under the front window. As it got closer to winter, Bill put a cat door in our garage door. I let him roam during the day, then lock him in at night. It's worked pretty good, considering how much he (B.T.) and Tilly dislike each other. Biggest proglem--since he showed up, she's decided to makie sure he knows it's her place, so keeps marking the floor under the window. When I think she is getting ready to do it, I picki her up, put her in our litter box, and put my hand over the opening. Tonight she reminded me why our litter box is 14 inches high, with a door 7 1/2 inches up from the bottom. I put her in, put my hand over the opening and waited. Next thing I knew, I heard liquid hitting my shoe. I'm happy she missed my hand, but.... Ain't life grand?

Aug. 28, 2009

Thursday I went to Mary Louise's house and helped Judy Ann price things for a garage sale. She spent Fri. & Sat. in Midland at the dulcimer festival. We'll work on pricing again tomorrow. Today I had Susan come over and work a couple of hours. Took the runners out and hung them over the swing set bar to air and blow out some dust. Still working on emptying boxes.

Second eye done

Had the cataract removed from my left eye on Mon. Aug. 24. It has been a little more uncomfortable than the right one was, but nothing to write about. Doc says I'll see better in a few days. Hope he is right. The second day I could tell the right eye was better, but after two days, the left is still blurry.

Regina was here last week. She couldn't do much with my boxes, but she did some cleaning for me while I sorted. Got rid of one pile of boxes, now starting on the other side of the living room. On Thursday we went to my cousin Fern's. Louise and Mary came up from Chesaning and met us there. We played some train dominoes, and visited quite a while.

Lita came home for the week end and stayed over until Tues., so she could take me in for the surgery and be with me overnight. Then she took me to a friend's house in Reese and headed back to Grand Rapids. The friend, Judy Ann, took me in for the day-after check-up.

Tonight Janet Markham came down and had a pizza delivered here. We all ate pizza, then she and I played Can't Stop for a while. Now it's back to the samo samo.

I'm melting

I've felt sorry for those who wanted a nice hot summer, but I sure don't enjoy it when it comes. Actually got up and went to Sunday School today. Still trying to get where I can get up in time for the early service. Sure wish they would move the traditional to a later time.

When I came home, started out for Toby's walk. Got 1/2 block away, when the skies opened up. Was soaked by the time we got back. Before I had even dried off, the sun was out and beautiful, but I didn't take him again until supper time.

2nd week check-up

Dr. says my eye is looking good. Throw out the anti-biotic drops and use the others until they are gone.

A friend took me in just in case they wanted to dialate me. We went over to Green Point Interpretive Center first, and walked the trails a little. Actually saw a deer! Has been years since I was there. Must go back again soon. Didn't realize it is just across the river from the Shiawassee Game Flats (formerly the Prairie Farm). Going to do some more exploring there, too. Will make sure to take bug repellant with me next time, though.

Bill's tooth

Took Bill to get the stitch removed from his gum today. They said it looks real good. Now, wait five weeks to go in and start the process of getting the dentures. Was cooler today, but still humid.

Dr. Appointment

Took Bill to the Dr. yesterday. He had fallen and wondered why his tail bone still hurt over a week later. Doc said it would hurt for another two or three weeks. Didn't think it was broken, but even if it was, there wasn't anything to do but to wait until it heals. Said it is possible that Bill has a nerve disease in his legs making it difficult to walk, but--again--nothing to be done if he has, so no real need for testing unless I insist. I didn't insist. Asked if I should quit pushing him to exercise if that was the problem, and he said, no, it's still important to walk as much as he can, to keep the muscles from atrophying. So, I have permission to pick on him. :-) His mouth is healing. tonight I fed him chiken and potatoe salad--first day no soup since Monday.

Poor Bill

Took Bill in to see about getting new dentures this afternoon. Dr. x-rayed the three he had left and said they had to come out first. So, he now had no teeth, and has to wait about six weeks before we start the process of getting dentures. He better appreciate them once he gets them. :-)

Fair was last week. Only had one order of onion rings, and NO elephant ears. Must be maturing.? Liked it better when I was younger, more foolish and ate what I wanted instead of what was good for me.