Ohio Valley Weather Update

 I am happy to report that the weather this week here in the 'Ville has been picture perfect.  It's been sunny every day, and the temperatures have been in the upper 70's.  The Old Man and I have been able to enjoy sitting out on the back porch this week - something we haven't done all summer due to the normal August heat and humidity.  I could get used to this.  

A Great Tuesday

 The Old Man and I had a great day today.  My new good friend from my BSF class visited us this morning, bringing her trained therapy dog Waffles and her husband Dan.  They were here for a pretty long while - it gave the Old Man someone new to talk to.  We all four (five, including Waffles) had a great morning talking and just being together.  We are already looking forward to their next visit.  We are so thankful for our friends.  

Covid 19 Update

 The Old Man and I were up early this morning, waiting for the roofers to come start on the garage repair.  I got a phone call from the company owner saying they would be delayed about a week, since three of his roofers have Covid.  He was headed to Walgreens to get tested, and since then also is positive.  He said they might be able to start Friday or Saturday.  

Stay tuned.  

Easy Like Sunday Morning

 I'm not ashamed to say that the Old Man and I are still resting up from the action-packed three day visit from my Favorite Cousin and her Dear Husband this past week.  We sure can cram in a whole lot of fun in three days. 

We're just chilling now, waiting for the Reds game to start later this afternoon, and anxiously awaiting the roofers to come in the morning for the big garage repair.  

We are thankful for the cooler temperatures today, and hope that they continue tomorrow so it won't be too hard on the roofers. 

Stay tuned. 

Covid 19 Update

 I made an early trip to the grocery this morning, and combined with a trip to the drugstore yesterday, I saw more people masking up than in previous weeks.  I am all for whatever it takes to keep us all safe.  

And Once Again, More Bad News

 I knew we couldn't bask in glow of our good luck with the insurance claim too long before something would break.  This time it's the deep freezer out in the garage,  I'm thankful that my Favorite Cousin was here to help me.  Last night, we cleaned out the freezer on the fridge, and brought in essentials from the freezer that hadn't thawed out yet. 

But it was a blessing in disguise.  Last night the Old Man and I decided that we don't really need a freezer for just us two.  So it will keep me from overbuying things just because they are on sale.  I go to the grocery store once a week (or twice if we decide we want something special) so I can buy ground beef, chicken, pork, and frozen foods as we need them.  There's really no need for me to have 3 frozen Tombstone pizzas or 6 TV dinners,  

It's all good,  

Finally Some Good News

 I got an email this morning from our homeowners insurance company saying that my claim for the water line repair has been approved, and that I should have the money deposited in my checking account tomorrow morning.  

For the first time in a long time, we have some good news. But we are not celebrating too much; we are just waiting for the next thing to break down. 

Stay tuned. 

Updates From The Compound

 Things are moving along here at The Compound.  The roofers will start Saturday or Monday on the garage, and for that we are thankful. 

I filed a claim with our homeowners insurance, and am waiting to hear back to see if it will be covered or not.  

The house is cleaned and everything is ready for the visit by my Favorite Cousin and her Sweet Husband.  I have supper planned out for tonight, and tomorrow morning I will make a pot of our favorite taco soup for us for tomorrow night.  We have plenty of adult beverages and snacks so we are good to go. 

As always, stay tuned. 

Monday, Monday

 I spent most of the morning cleaning and getting ready for another visit from my Favorite Cousin and her Awesome Husband.  I got a lot accomplished, and tomorrow I will finish the cleaning job with dusting, sweeping and mopping the kitchen, dining room and family room.  So far, it is all going according to my schedule. 

In the meanwhile, we are not looking forward to the weather later this week for my kinfolk's visit - they are calling for 100 degree temps on Thursday and Friday.  I have a feeling we will be spending most of those two days inside.  

Stay tuned. 

Ohio Valley Weather Update

 I am not looking forward to the weather in the week ahead.  From Wednesday to the weekend, they are calling for temperatures at or above 100.  Yes, 100.  I have already said prayers that our new-ish (5 year old) a/c unit will still stand strong.  

Stay tuned. 

Updates From The Compound

 After almost two weeks we finally got a roofer to come on Friday to give us a price on fixing the garage roof.  I am going to get a couple more quotes.  And if it works out like I hope it will, I am going to file a home insurance claim on the big water main fix from two months ago.  With the current quote I got for the roof repair, if we can get the claim to go through, after the deductible, it will come out pretty even for us paying out of pocket for the garage roof.  But something tells me this won't work out as smooth as it should, given our streak of bad luck.  But I am hopeful.

As always, stay tuned. 

Thankful Thursday

 The plumber was here promptly at 8:00 this morning.  And left 45 minutes later, and the check I had to write wasn't painful at all.  For that I am thankful.  

Stay tuned. 

The Hits Keep Coming

The hits keep coming here at The Compound.  After supper last night, I went to the kitchen to get the coffee ready for the morning, and noticed some water on the floor in front of the sink.  At first I thought I spilled some but of course that wasn't the case.  Yep, a leak under the sink.  On a positive note, half of the kitchen floor got a good mopping and cleaning.  

I just called and the plumber will be here at 8:00 in the morning.  

It's times like this (and with the garage roof mess) that makes an assisted living place sound pretty darned good.

Stay tuned.  

Monday, Monday

 It's been a peaceful quiet drama-free Monday so far here at The Compound.  I ran a couple of errands this morning and managed to dodge the rain we had.  Can't ask for much better.

We still have a lot of friends and family that have that black cloud hovering over them.  All I can say with assurance that me and the Old Man will continue our prayers for all of them.  

Restful Sunday

 I'm not ashamed to admit that the Old Man and I didn't do much today except take it easy.  We enjoyed watching the church service this morning, and then have enjoyed watching a Reds doubleheader.  The best part was the fact that we were together, and chilling out in our still almost new recliners.  It's all good. 

Covid 19 Update

 In the past few times that I've been out and about, I have noticed a few more people wearing masks.  At the Old Man's doctor's office, most of the staff were masked up, and most of the staff at Walgreens was masked up as well.  

I've said it before and I will say it again - I could not care less if people look at me weird because I mask up when I go out.  

Thankful Thursday

 The Old Man had his six month check-up with his regular doctor this morning.  We were there early and they took him back promptly at 9:00, the time of his appointment.  At 9:30, we were back out in the parking lot heading out.   He got a great report, and he wanted to go to Cracker Barrel so that's where I took him.  

We both had great, big breakfasts.  We ate till we were stuffed and then headed back home.  I am thinking tonight will be turkey sandwiches or hot dogs - either which are fine by him. 

I'm just thankful for another great check-up for an 89 year old guy.    Thank you, Lord.  

Wednesday, Wednesday

 Unfortunately I was not the winner of over $1.5 billion last night in the Mega Millions drawing.  Oh well.  There's always the next time.  

Wish Me Luck

 Like a bizillion other people in the US tonight, I've got my Mega Millions tickets for tonight's $1.5 billion drawing.  You can't win if you don't play.   Wish us luck.  

Stay tuned. 

Monday, Monday

 I kept a steady watch on my phone all day in hopes that one of the roofing companies I called would call me back, but I didn't hear from any of them.  I know that our garage isn't the only building in the city that has storm damage this summer.  I'm hoping to hear from at least one of them tomorrrow.

Stay tuned. 

Covid 19 Update

 I am happy to report that our five friends that had Covid last month are pretty well.  The youngest of the five went on vacation last week, and the other older four are feeling much better. 

At the grocery yesterday, I again saw masks.  As I said before, I have no problem if people look at me like I am crazy for wearing my mask.  

More Bad Luck At The Compound

I have more bad news to report from The Compound.  Early Thursday morning, we had a brief thunderstorm move through.  Unfortunately, during the storm lightning hit our Neighbor Nick's humongous tree, and an equally humongous branch fell on the front corner of our garage.  Fortunately Neighbor Nick worked all afternoon getting the tree and all cleared away.  Now we are having to get quotes from carpenters and roofers to fix it.  

We are going to get quotes from contractors first, and then compare their prices, and then I will contact our homeowners insurance company and find out what our deductible is, and then see which would be the best way to go.  We don't need the entire roof replaced - just the front corner, maybe a four foot square piece, but there will be some carpentry work involved. 

So we are in a holding pattern now - waiting for calls back from the many people I called today.   Over all, I am thankful that the damage was just on the corner of our garage instead of on our house. 

Stay tuned. 

It’s That Time Of The Year

Hello, August

 Dear August:

You have started out much better than your friend July.  Today is only your first day with us, but it was a great, drama-free day, with no big check writing.  I can't ask for much more than that.  I just hope you continue this trend.

Your friend, Carla