Tickle me Tuesday

There is no easy way to say this except coming straight out.  THIS FREAKING WEATHER SUCKS!!  I try not to complain and moan about the weather since I do live in MI and we aren't known for wonderful weather this time of year, but COME ON!!  It's freaking snowing this morning.  I am done.

My eldest sister and I have been working on scanning all of my parents photos from 50 years while they are away for the winter.  We are creating one huge giant family photo album for their 50th wedding anniversary in August.  It is so fun to go through all the pics and remember all the times we had.  We are also throwing them a party at their favorite restaurant.  It has been in the planning for 2 years and all of sudden I am like crap...invites go out in a few months, the cake has to be ordered and we have to talk to the owners of the restaurant about the menu.  Thank god for my oldest sister.  My middle sister has been useless and my brother, well he told us already just send him what he owes and he will show up and give us the credit LOL.  He's a wonderful brother and knows his limitations LOL

Blech.  Just, blech.  Snow, wintry mix, cold......blech.

I have one appointment today, to work out the deal with the local collegiate league baseball team, and that's going to be the extent of my outside activities.  I am hopelessly behind on paperwork (via computer), I have a story to get written and I think I'll just hunker down this afternoon and catch up on stuff.

The paper was approached by the local public schools and we are going to partner with them.  It actually sounds like a lot of fun because I'll be interacting with the high school kids to some extent.  We're meeting with the superintendent in a couple weeks to get started.  Should be fun, AND it makes us more visable in the community.

Paige, again, my sympathies on your Aunt.  I know from experience that words just don't cut it at a time like this, but, know that if you need anything......

Ech, Julie.  So sorry you're sick again.

Hope everyone has a good day.  Stay safe everyone!

 Lisa, I'm right there with you.  It's snowing here.  The roads were not good this morning.  My poor boss drove off the road and thankfully she's ok but stuck in a ditch last I talked to her, along with a couple other cars along the same stretch of road! 

I'm reaaaaaaly over winter.  The significant other, on the other hand, is giddy over this weather.  He's an avid skier so he took the next couple of days off to go skiing.

 Not snowing here just cold and raining again. All of a sudden we had a violent thunderstorm last night. I may not have watched the weather report close enough but I didn't recall hearing a warning about that. Besides it changed the temp from 37* to 39* so what was all that thunder and lightning about!! LOL

I did manage to hear on the weather last night and we are expected to remain 15*+ below our normal temps all through next week too.

Paige my heartfelt condolences to all. Having been through several relatives battle with cancer I know that no matter how grave the situation the finality often doesn't hit, until it does. 

I am on the charge trying to set up a new appointment and location for Bugsy's shoulder op. That poor leg is atrophying before my eyes :(

Julie sorry you have a cold - feel better soon

Sending those with cold weather some warmth vibes from Texas. 

I'm feeling so sad. A friend lost her dog, Red, to bloat last night.  Red was such a sweet dog who had a lucky break 12 years ago when my friend found her as a stray.  I know how much she'll be missed by her family.  I'll miss her too and her slobbery kisses.  Run free, Red. 

Not much else to say this morning.  I was up late after my friend called me from the emergency clinic.  I couldn't get to sleep because I was thinking of Twister and Red and all the dogs who leave us feeling so very lost when they are gone. 

(((Jackie)))   &   (((Paige)))

Run free, Red...

I'm trying to pretend I'm on a tropical island where it's a balmy 75 degrees. Where's that magic genie lamp when you really need it?!?

 ((hugs)) Paige.

Bummer about being sick, Julie.

I'm sick of winter too, but being only March I can't complain too much. This is pretty normal for this time of year here. Last year it was in the 70s! But that is rare.

Run free Red. :,(

Happy Birthday to my birthday buddy Ron (Shadow's dad). I haven't seen him around here in a while.

I've got a printer deadline today (waiting for approval) then I'm off to buy myself a strawberry rhubarb pie from a local bakery/natural foods store. YUM!!!

DH admitted yesterday that he'd forgotten all about my birthday and hadn't gotten me anything. lol. His excuse was that he was so busy thinking of the kids' birthdays this month. Um... **I** am the one that bought and wrapped ALL of Sonja's presents, made her cake and dinner. **I** bought all of Willa's presents except some Star Wars figures he bought, and ordered her cake. Men! 

 Run free Red.

A bit of vent - I know you can never change a person and I feel a bit helpless.  I decided a bit ago to distance myself from my dearest and oldest friend.  She has drug/drinking issues, and has been arrested before.  I could no longer be around her scene or hear her whining anymore, about what I have (which I worked for and continue to work to maintain) and what she doesn't have.

Well, I am missing her so I dropped her a line to say hello and check in.  When I didn't get a response back, it occurred to me to Google her name to see if she got arrested again.  She did for a whole slew of charges, including drinking while driving from an open container and a class E drug charge. 

I wish there was something I could do to help her but I know there isn't.  Money given to her would just go to drugs/alcohol and she does know I'm here for emotionally support should she decide to try to clean up her act. 

 Oh dear Sharon - hoping your friend can get some help

Run free Red!! So sad, thinking of her owners and you Jackie ((((hugs))))

In a completely mindless thought: Every time Bugsy comes back from a car ride he poops. I let him ride with me to drop something off. He pooped before we left and then immediately when we got back. Happens every time

eta in another mindless moment I have rediscovered tea. 

Bugsy you're a very silly boy and a pooping machine! 

Thanks Karen, I hope she can get some help too.  At one point in the past, I was considering talking to the significant other and inviting her to come live with us for a bit, with rules that she pay rent and pay down her debt, hold down a job and quit drinking - but I knew that unless she asks for that type of help, it won't work.  I can't save her, as much as I may want to.  In all honesty, maybe if she has to serve some jail time it'll be the rock bottom she needs.