I have been one busy puppy of late. Last week I met with folks interested in taking the carpet I am taking up. I posted it on Craigs list. Have some folks interested but no firm offer yet. Got to get it out of here by Monday the 19th or pay the flooring company $600 to take it up and throw it away. That seems such a waste. It is nearly new.
I got quotes on trimming the trees and a sprinkler system. Man, the money is flying out of here like crazy. I got stood up by the painter that was suggested to me so am going to have to find someone else. The posts got set for the new fence across the sides and they are coming back this week to finish the fence and put additional slats across the pergola to block more sun.
I went to see Cowboy on Tuesday and Friday this past week and again yesterday. He is doing fine. He tends to be OK as long as he is left alone. He has made a couple of pretty good friends but doesn't really get close to anyone. Seems very guarded. He doesn't have much patience with people who yell or get in his face or annoy him but mostly everything is peaceful and calm.
He told me he broke his glasses and when I took a look at them, there is a lense that popped out and a bent sidepiece. I brought them home. Will see if they can be repaired. My guess is not and I will need to order him new ones. This was his backup pair. The originals disappeared some time back.
We are now on hat number 3 and hopefully when I take it to him he will like it. He used to always buy a summer straw hat and now that I think about it he would try on 6 or so before deciding he had found one he liked. Hope number 3 is a keeper.
My grandson wants his grandpa to come to his wedding in July. We are going to try to figure out a way to do that. The big issue is whether he will stay in his chair and not soil himself.
Last Wednesday I went shopping again with his fiance and bought me a dress to wear. It is really quite nice. They didn't have the color we need in my size so it has been ordered. Now I have to find a pair of shoes.
On Saturday we had grandson #2, his children and fiance, a friend of his with two more children, my daughter's former boss and his wife and my daughters BFF all sitting around our pool. The kids had a great time. We had hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, chips, fruit, wine and beer. The party went from 1PM to 7PM. I got in the pool and swam a couple of times. It was not bad. My daughter had bought a lounger and I tried to get on it and tipped it over. Again I tried and the darn thing went "POP" and deflated. I broke it or tore it and busted it or whatever. Well, at least we had a good laugh.
Sunday my daughter took me to eat and to a movie. We had a good time, very relaxed. I ate a lot of popcorn, shame on me.
On Monday I finally got my china hutch repaired. A fellow came who specializes in leaded glass. $350. He insisted I pay him and then get my money from the moving company so I have mailed them the receipt and will hope they come through.
I am trying to catch my breath. Too much going on. They start on the floors on Monday. Got a call about installing the countertop but they are ignoring my call backs.
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