When you don't post for a couple of weeks it can be a challenge to remember everything, but here goes.
Didn't go for the celebration Wed the 17th. It was pouring out, there were storm and flood alerts, etc. I haven't even thought to ask anyone how it went. Must do that.
My daughter and I went to see Cowboy on Father's day and took him out for lunch. He devoured the ribs and French fries with relish. (I think his appetite is back!)
After we got home I dropped off my daughter at home and drove up to Tulsa. Got there about 8:30PM. On Monday I met some of the ladies from my old Red Hat group for lunch. Then I spent the afternoon over coffee with Cowboy's daughter, granddaughter and two great grandchildren. We had a nice visit. In the evening I met some old work friends for dinner and drinks. Great to see them.
On Tuesday had breakfast with old friends from AT&T. We go back to the eighties and still keep in touch. Then I went over to a friends house and visited for a couple of hours and then headed home.
On Wednesday I went to see Cowboy. I gave him a manicure and we watched TV. I can't tell how much of it he understands but he will chuckle sometimes at something funny on the TV.
Went to see him again on Saturday. Turned out to be very light traffic which was nice. It was raining so stayed in again.
On Sunday my daughter threw a birthday party for her granddaughter who is turning 13. There must have been 20 kids in the pool. We started at 2 and the last guests left at 8. Great time for everyone. We will be eating leftovers for a week.
Yesterday my daughter and I spent some time checking out prices for some repairs on her truck. that effort will take a few days as she wants multiple quotes before scheduling. We also went to Discount tire and she bought two tires.
She has been working in town for a few days now and will continue to through the 4th. Then off to El Paso for her and quiet for me.
Tomorrow I will be going to see Cowboy. He has a dental appointment to have two teeth pulled and then we will discuss how to remodel his partial.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Tuesday, June 16
I went to see Cowboy Sunday. He was not feeling well. I noticed a pile of dirty clothes and his stool was a mess. That means he had an accident. I know he hates that. Notified staff and we got him and his room tidied up.
We didn't go outside. It was cloudy and sprinkling out. Just watched some funny videos on TV and visited.
I will be going back tomorrow and taking a big bowl of potato salad. We are having a luncheon to celebrate the June anniversaries. Last time they did this it didn't get advertised enough and it doesn't appear it was this time so we will see how it goes.
I went and bought Cowboy more underwear yesterday. I am going to take it, two bags of bird seed and some manicure tools with me tomorrow as well. They are predicting heavy rain from a tropical storm so am watching the weather report. Here's hoping........
My daughter is going with me on Fathers Day which is Sunday and take him out to eat. She wanted to buy him a gift but don't know what you get for someone in his situation.
I have made plans to go to Tulsa next Monday for two days to see friends. Then over the 4th of July will go to Georgetown to a picnic. My kids and grandkids are going to a lake with the jet skis and I don't want to do that. They stay out all day. Looking forward to some "me" time.
We didn't go outside. It was cloudy and sprinkling out. Just watched some funny videos on TV and visited.
I will be going back tomorrow and taking a big bowl of potato salad. We are having a luncheon to celebrate the June anniversaries. Last time they did this it didn't get advertised enough and it doesn't appear it was this time so we will see how it goes.
I went and bought Cowboy more underwear yesterday. I am going to take it, two bags of bird seed and some manicure tools with me tomorrow as well. They are predicting heavy rain from a tropical storm so am watching the weather report. Here's hoping........
My daughter is going with me on Fathers Day which is Sunday and take him out to eat. She wanted to buy him a gift but don't know what you get for someone in his situation.
I have made plans to go to Tulsa next Monday for two days to see friends. Then over the 4th of July will go to Georgetown to a picnic. My kids and grandkids are going to a lake with the jet skis and I don't want to do that. They stay out all day. Looking forward to some "me" time.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Tuesday, June 9
I went to see Cowboy last Thursday and then again yesterday. I took more bird seed which really makes him happy. We filled the feeders and I had lunch with him.
The drive down wasn't bad. I enjoyed a field of orange flowers (think they are black eyed susans) and the golden fields of wheat ready to harvest. The corn looks so much better this year. It is really dark green and taller than I remember this time last year. I bet they have a good crop.
We watched the birds. There are the regular visitors, the sparrows, the doves, the mockingbirds. But we also have a pair of cardinals and a pair of scarlet tanagers. They really catch your eye.
On Thursday I took the dog and she managed to hunt down a bird and cripple it. I rushed out and rescued it. Don't know what it was. About the size of a sparrow but with a more slender body and a long slender beak. I picked him up and put him in a tree and hoped for the best. I wish I knew more about birds since Cowboy is so interested in them.
The dog is a bit of a challenge but the guys really enjoy her. Had to leave before lunch Thursday because she doesn't behave well when food is around.
Talked to the nurse. They have added another medication in the hope of improving Cowboy's appetite. He isn't eating well right now. We will see if it helps. I also ask her to have someone look at a mole on his back that looks unusual and has changed from before. She said they would do that.
Then yesterday we got his teeth cleaned. He also has broken a tooth. Don't know what will involved in addressing that. It was the anchor for his partial on one side so may be a big deal.
One of our two air conditioners failed today. I am not surprised. It is about 18 years old. Am in the process of having inspections and quotes done. It is going to be a big expense. The other unit is only about 3 years old so it should be good for a long time.
I will be going back on Thursday. In the meantime am thinking about going up to Tulsa to visit friends and maybe to Georgetown for the same thing. No real plans yet but am working on it.
The drive down wasn't bad. I enjoyed a field of orange flowers (think they are black eyed susans) and the golden fields of wheat ready to harvest. The corn looks so much better this year. It is really dark green and taller than I remember this time last year. I bet they have a good crop.
We watched the birds. There are the regular visitors, the sparrows, the doves, the mockingbirds. But we also have a pair of cardinals and a pair of scarlet tanagers. They really catch your eye.
On Thursday I took the dog and she managed to hunt down a bird and cripple it. I rushed out and rescued it. Don't know what it was. About the size of a sparrow but with a more slender body and a long slender beak. I picked him up and put him in a tree and hoped for the best. I wish I knew more about birds since Cowboy is so interested in them.
The dog is a bit of a challenge but the guys really enjoy her. Had to leave before lunch Thursday because she doesn't behave well when food is around.
Talked to the nurse. They have added another medication in the hope of improving Cowboy's appetite. He isn't eating well right now. We will see if it helps. I also ask her to have someone look at a mole on his back that looks unusual and has changed from before. She said they would do that.
Then yesterday we got his teeth cleaned. He also has broken a tooth. Don't know what will involved in addressing that. It was the anchor for his partial on one side so may be a big deal.
One of our two air conditioners failed today. I am not surprised. It is about 18 years old. Am in the process of having inspections and quotes done. It is going to be a big expense. The other unit is only about 3 years old so it should be good for a long time.
I will be going back on Thursday. In the meantime am thinking about going up to Tulsa to visit friends and maybe to Georgetown for the same thing. No real plans yet but am working on it.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Sunday, May 24
We are having a really soggy Memorial Day weekend. It rains every day. Last night we had a tornado warning. May in Texas ! I couldn't help but think about California and how much they would appreciate some of this water.
My daughter took a couple of days off and we drove down to see Cowboy on Friday. I called the home that morning and told them we were taking him to lunch and he had been showered, shaved and had on a clean white shirt. We went to Applebees because he likes their ribs. This time he studied the menu for a long time but it was the dessert and drink menu. Then he announced they didn't have ribs. We finally interested him in fish and chips.
I took another bag of birdseed and left it with the aide. Couldn't put it out because it was raining.
Yesterday my daughter and I went shopping and bought birthday gifts for a birthday party for one of her granddaughters (my great granddaughter). They had planned a party at a park but had to change things up because (wait for it)......it was raining. We ended up at a place called "Going Bonkers" It was filled with kids and very noisy. We had a room and managed to put way too many people in a small space but the kids loved the pizza and the very fancy cake.
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My daughter took a couple of days off and we drove down to see Cowboy on Friday. I called the home that morning and told them we were taking him to lunch and he had been showered, shaved and had on a clean white shirt. We went to Applebees because he likes their ribs. This time he studied the menu for a long time but it was the dessert and drink menu. Then he announced they didn't have ribs. We finally interested him in fish and chips.
I took another bag of birdseed and left it with the aide. Couldn't put it out because it was raining.
Yesterday my daughter and I went shopping and bought birthday gifts for a birthday party for one of her granddaughters (my great granddaughter). They had planned a party at a park but had to change things up because (wait for it)......it was raining. We ended up at a place called "Going Bonkers" It was filled with kids and very noisy. We had a room and managed to put way too many people in a small space but the kids loved the pizza and the very fancy cake.
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Tuesday, June 2
Yesterday was the 38th anniversary for Cowboy and I. I went to spend the day with him. I had not been there since the previous Thursday, mostly because of rain and more rain and the flooding that we were experiencing.
There will be a celebration for the residents who have an anniversary in June on the 17th, with food and balloons, etc.
He was asleep when I got there. First thing I did was look for the TV remote. We finally found it in his sock drawer. He seemed like he didn't feel great. He had not been out and it was a beautiful day. We went out and filled the bird feeders and then sat on a bench and enjoyed the weather. So good to see the sun after all the storms and grey skies.
When lunch was served he only ate some of his fruit and some of the milk. Did not seem to want to eat. I felt rather concerned so let the nurse know. I called today and was told he seemed OK today.
I have been feeling a little bit bummed for the last few days. Don't have a clue why. Maybe I need more sunshine. Now I can get it. I went out this morning and worked in the yard and soaked it up.
I plan to go see Cowboy again on Thursday.
There will be a celebration for the residents who have an anniversary in June on the 17th, with food and balloons, etc.
He was asleep when I got there. First thing I did was look for the TV remote. We finally found it in his sock drawer. He seemed like he didn't feel great. He had not been out and it was a beautiful day. We went out and filled the bird feeders and then sat on a bench and enjoyed the weather. So good to see the sun after all the storms and grey skies.
When lunch was served he only ate some of his fruit and some of the milk. Did not seem to want to eat. I felt rather concerned so let the nurse know. I called today and was told he seemed OK today.
I have been feeling a little bit bummed for the last few days. Don't have a clue why. Maybe I need more sunshine. Now I can get it. I went out this morning and worked in the yard and soaked it up.
I plan to go see Cowboy again on Thursday.
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