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Good morning to all. Cloudy here and one of those it might rain, it might not rain type of days. Evidently the shoulder injury reported by Margaret to one of the girls was not serious as they came by awhile ago to pick up the few items from my condo and are on their way back to California via Flagstaff. It has been a hectic time, but I am now free of the responsibility for the two condos. Glad it is over. Since Margaret is an only child, the probate should be fairly easy although it involves property in two states which may drag it out. Right now the plan is to hold on to both units in this complex since she has good renters. Now I can concentrate on my own place both in terms of downsizing and doing some needed renovation. Susan

The end of a long day and my California visitors called me from their hotel just now to let me know that one of the girls had fallen and hurt her shoulder and where was the ER? However, after I asked a few questions, they now are thinking it is just bruised so will wait until morning. They supposedly are headed back tomorrow- well, at least it is not life threatening. Supposedly we are to get rain.... I will believe it when I see it.I am very tired. Susan

Sunny and cool and it looks like that weather will stick around for awhile although possibly some showers. I am pretty stiff today from helping get the neighboring condo cleared but Margaret and I made a major dent in the work... especially Margaret who really did most of the lifting. I will take a huge load of stuff out to the thrift store this morning. Fortunately today is a trash day so the dumpster will be emptied for more tossing. She hopes to head back to California on Friday afternoon...driving as far as Flagstaff for an overnight. Hope all medical appointments go well today. I need to schedule a couple for myself. No rush though. Back later after the thrift store run. Susan

Good morning. Sunny today but still rather brisk. I am sorting, tossing and trying to coordinate with the California group as I have to go to the bank with Margaret this afternoon to get access to the safety deposit box. Her Mom put me on it as a back up and that is good thing since otherwise we could not get into it and I think the original of her Mom's will is in there. It would speed up probate. Meanwhile lots of stuff is being tagged for the Thrift Store or the dump. Electronics... old... are headed to recycling. She still needs to do a walk through of the other condo I will be so glad when all this is done. Off to do more work.... toss, toss, toss. Susan

Warmer and windy this afternoon and there is a fire to the west of us near a trailer park. Fingers crossed the winds die down and they can get it under control quickly. The park is on pre-evacuation notice. No rain in the forecast until the weekend and then not a very good shot. The company driving in frim California may hit some traffic snarls. Susan

Good morning to all. Brisk here... and the winds continue this afternoon. There was frost on the roofs this morning. My Iris seem to be struggling. Need to get going and mop floors this morning in anticipation of the California arrivals (they are going to be freezing). @kazuReally sorry about the foot... hope the antibiotics work and the X-rays give you the all clear. @JazzyVBest wishes to your BFF. @Cruzin TerriI think taking some shorter cruises is a good idea and the one your have selected sounds good. I so enjoyed the ride up the Amazon watching the river narrow and jungle slip by. Very relaxing. Off now to fortify myself with another cup of coffee and get to work. Susan

Good morning all.... from chilly and windy Durango. Nights are below freezing again. High today low 50's and that wind is sharp. Right now it is 41. Dogs are not pleased. Doing a frantic cleaning today as my late neighbor's daughter is driving from California to pick up some things stored at my place and to evaluate the two condos in this area that her Mom owned. Her question is "sell or rent". I have told her that if she rents, I can no longer handle them for her.... I am getting too old for the frustration although right now she has good tenants...at least as far as I can see. Going to be a hectic week. Then next week it is our annual dog show in New Mexico. Wonder how my pups will like boarding for a few days. So.... off to the races. Take care all. No more slips. @kazuHope your foot issues can be resolved.... when feet don't work, nothing works right. Susan

Oh no!!!!

Good morning. Sunny here and warm although a cooling spell is headed our way and temps will go below freezing at night. Little new from here. I am slowly getting over the "whatever that was" digestive upset and am plodding away on sorting. Books and some clothes to the shelter today. I have been sending my prayers to all needing them.... just have not felt like posting. Cheers to all. I have got to get myself pulled together... but that may have to wait til next week. Susan

Love it!!!! Susan

Just getting around to reading this these evening. I am so sorry to hear this news. Sounds like a terrible day all round. Prayers are on the way.

Good afternoon all. Just a short check in. It is cloudy today and a bit on the chilly side. I am still trying to recover from the bout of whatever that was.... feeling on the tired side, and a bit wobbly at times. We are starting to clear out my friend's condo and since there were books of mine over there, those had to start to move. I am not sure what I will do with them.... sorting will take some time. But in order to make room for them I started to clear space in my storage shed. My next door neighbor, Connie heard me, came over and had me sit while she moved stuff and sorted it into piles for disposal at my direction. She has now taken my car and is headed to the thrift store with the first load. I owe her big time!!!!! But the project is now started. I am not the only one to report having this bug... they say it lasts about 2 days but results in about a week of feeling punk afterward. I will so testify. So, probably back to bed for awhile, under the observation and care of the dogs. They are sticking very close to me. Susan Bandit and Monty (we worry about Mom and she is slow to feed us)

A brief good afternoon all. I am behind on everything since Friday I came down with a bug and was out of commission until this morning and still am very slow. I will spare you the details. We had rain, lots of it, on Saturday, but today was cloudy but dry. @Cruzin TerriSorry to hear about Jim's friend. Shared memories are gone. All for now.... trying to get some of the mess that accumulated since Friday put away.... but I would rather go back to bed. Susan

@Cruzin TerriI have to chime in here and agree with those who feel that it was best to not travel with DH taking a new and untried medication. When I used to take groups abroad I had several times when some of the elders involved became ill while traveling (one wound up in hospital) and it was generally a reaction to a newly prescribed medication. You did the right thing with the cancellations even though I know it was hard for you. However, you should certainly get full information about the medication and then, after seeing how DH reacts to it... perhaps think of a somewhat less stressful travel option as a trial run. Hugs and know you did the right thing at the time and even now, waiting a bit is best. Susan

Good morning. Durango is sunny this morning and high will get into the 60's before the cooler weather to our west arrives tomorrow. Nights are still pretty brisk and it looks like we may get a couple of frosts from the incoming cold front. And maybe some rain. I think the best we can say right now is "uncertain". Dogs and I had a nice walk early this morning. They have gotten better about not waking me up at 5 or so. They need to learn to sleep in again. I do not like early morning walks in the dark. Am slowly getting things straightened around here and thinking wistfully of another cruise - but nothing in the immediate future right now. Interesting to see how life on the Volendam has changed from the Grand Australia. Still looks wonderful. Off to the thrift store with another load of clothes. Also am putting up flyers for another rattlesnake avoidance clinic. It is that time of year. The last one we held last year had over 100 dogs. I notice our local lizards are out and basking in the sun. We have fewer deer in the yard these days - I suspect all the road work around us is upsetting their routine. It certainly is upsetting mine. Take care all. Susan