Thursday, August 15, 2024

Where does the time go???

 I am a terrible blogger.  It's been 2 weeks but here I am finally.  I have been busy and lots of out of the ordinary tasks and events.  First of all I had to send the alert medical monitor back but I found a better one.  It is Medical Guardian.  It cost more but it has a backup watch for when the device is charging.  The watch has to be fairly close in order to work with the primary but my primary is charging in the bathroom right around the corner from my bed.  I charge it at night and that's when I wear the watch.

Their support is excellent and there is so much more to it than the first one.

I have been walking every day except for yesterday when we had 4 inches of rain and flash flood warnings.  I'm taking the Fosomax for osteoporosis and I'm on my 3rd week with no ill effects so far.

I had other things to deal with as my insurance changed and there was new paperwork to fill out, also my financial people to change to paperless and also sign up for a "portal" for updates.  There was also AAA renewal.  Just a bunch of time consuming things that I wasn't expecting.  But I did get some windows washed and curtains.  I packed more thrift and loaded it in the car.  I'm still working on the porch too. 

I did manage to finish the Patriotic Chickens!!!  So cute..........I should have ironed it....I will before I final finish it....not sure how I will finish it.........

I also finished the Bluebird.............Melissa, please send me your address so I can send you the pattern that I promised you!  Email your address to saminil104@gmail.com and I will send it right out to you!

There is a border but I am not stitching it because I will be framing it and it is harder to get it straight if there is a border..... 

Still working on March AOTH and it is August!!!  It will take me 5 years at this rate!
 
I was way behind in my Good Reads challenge so I have been making a concerted effort to read some during the day to catch up and it's working!  I was like 12 books behind and now I am only 7 behind schedule and my goal is 52 books this year.
I have read 2 of the 3 book series by Susan Branch and they were both wonderful and will get reread for sure and I rarely do that.............


 The 3rd book in the Susan Branch series is about England and it is on it's way here!

I also finished the Ann Hazelton, Colebridge series of books....I think there were 7.....I thoroughly enjoy her books.   I'm now reading  the Door County series and just finished the first book...

I'm not sure if you are aware of this but if you like a particular book or series, you can Google to find books similar to them....I just did that and I have a few new books coming after doing that.  I shall see and report back.  I did check them on Amazon too for ratings and story line.

That's all for now.  I just spray painted a basket outside and it is heating up out there!  There is a heat advisory as it is going to be 95!  Ick!  Fall can't come soon enough for me! 

This made me laugh as I used to keep a spray bottle of water handy when Miss Peeps was younger and misbehaved A LOT!!! 

Happy Trails!!!



14 comments:

Jeanna said...

That meme made me laugh! You have a been your usual "super busy" self these last couple of weeks. That doesn't make you a bad blogger....of course, I have to say that because my post tomorrow will be just over two weeks since my last. The blue bird is super cute. Those colors are so vibrant.

Leftycrafter said...

Glad to hear from you again. I was just about ready to email you to make sure you were OK. Your new medical alert gadget sounds really good. Those patriotic chickens are sweet. The bluebird is gorgeous and so colorful. Glad to hear the Fosomax is doing well for you. Thanks for the book recommendations. I jave been behind on my reading too. I am always on the lookout for good books. Have a great rest of your week.

Far Side of Fifty said...

I was wondering what you were up to? Every little thing seems more complicated now a days. Hope this medical alert works out for you! 95 double ick. I think so far this summer 93 was the highest we had. We are cooling down at night into the 40's Fall is in the air.

Miss Merry said...

I love all three of the Susan Branch books and love to re-read them again and again. On our 40th wedding anniversary she was doing a book signing for the first book about 2 1/2 hours away and I talked Mr Merry into taking me. He hung out outside with Joe while I was in line. I have pictures, lol. She did another signing for the third book right after covid. Not only did I talk him into driving further, but we got to sit in a non-air conditioned hall with masks in a sweltering heat. I did get another signing and pictures and we got to drive home in blinding thunderstorms. Mr Merry is quite a guy, LOL.

Between Me and You said...

It's been 21degrees here with thunderstorms. That's hot enough for me thanks.

www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.com said...

Thank you, Jeanna! I always feel bad but the older I get the slower I get!

www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.com said...

That's funny because you and Josh have been on my mind...hopefully, I'll catch up with you today. thanks for thinking of me.

www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.com said...

Oh, that is so good to hear....we get Spring before you but I think you get Fall before us...lucky! Keep updating us on Fall progress so we can look forward to it here eventually.

www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.com said...

Oh that is so cool and so is Mr. Merry! I hope you do a blog post with those pictures! I would love to see them!

www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.com said...

I don't like the heat but I love me a good thunderstorm as long as we don't lose power.

Cousin Kay said...

I was just about to email you to see if you were still alive:) Chickens are v. cute.

www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.com said...

Ditto! I was wondering how you were doing! LOL!

Jeanette said...

Lovely cross stitches. Loved the Door County series. Love the meme. :)

www.self-sufficientsam.blogspot.com said...

Thank you! I've read the Colebridge series and loved it so now I am waiting for the 3rd book in the Door County series....great reads!