Well, That Was A Couple Of Weeks!

Before we were even done painting, our kitchen light went out. They're the old tube style and when one goes out, neither work. We bought two more and Faith put them in with me helping guide the tips in the slots. The flickering continued so we called our friendly electrician but it would be a week out. Tony wanted me to take them out and redo them but I was very sure that Faith had done it right. I had to finish some of the trim work in the kitchen by flashlight, ha.

Tony and I joined the Y through our Medicare plan and although it's going to be hard to schedule the things I want to do with what he can do, we were able to go one day to use the lazy river. It's only 3 feet deep and you can walk against the current or with it. It takes some getting used to and I walked like I was drunk. It did hurt my low back a little so I would switch it up. I really enjoyed it but Tony, not so much. He did enjoy the hot tub and I joined him when I was done. I would like to do the Zumba and water aerobics for seniors but with me staying here and there, it will take some scheduling magic.

One day we were all in the kitchen and Tony yelped about seeing a mouse go out the door. I said 'mice don't go out, they come in', so we blamed it on his eye floaters and had a good laugh for a few days. I then went to stay with Steve's cats for a week and Faith messaged to say that they saw one in the living room. I told her to go downstairs and get the electronic trap to bring up. It had already caught one so she had to empty it and refill it, as well as another kind to put in the living room. The next night, Tony flipped back his covers and one skittered across the bed. Holy shitballs! I did apologize for blaming his eyes and immediately contacted a pest control company. Two days later, a guy was setting up bait boxes outside and we got 4 boxes for inside. Each box holds 2 traps and within an hour, we caught one. I'm pretty sure that was the only one but we have to leave them out for 2 weeks to be sure. It was the best 300 bucks I've ever spent. 

Do we even have a cat at this point? I might have to borrow Oli and Max. 

The electrician came, the lights were not in right (sorry Faith) so he fixed it and was on his way. 

Thursday, we had a new storm door put on. Our old one was probably the original, it was so loud and filthy! We now have better air flow and can see the front porch without having to go right up to it to look out the top. All better for Abe to watch squirrels too.

The best part of these past two weeks was doing a drop in for my friend's dog, Cody. He's the cutest little guy who just wants treats and lovin'. It took him about 30 minutes to decide I was OK, then he jumped up on the chair and slept until I had to go. They also have an African Grey Parrot who kept me entertained and amused (wished I'd gotten a picture).

I got to come home Saturday instead of Sunday from Steve's. He always leaves me snacks and I usually bring them home to the family. Instead I opened the box of caramel corn, and broke my crown in half. Thanks Steve. I need a reset.