Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Ouch
A/C guy called, checked on prices - the new unit is going to cost between $4200 - $4500. He said he'd try to get us through the next couple of months by adding freon if we wanted to do that. The past few days have been pleasant, we've just had the fans going and the windows open. So, I hope we can ride it out a while so I can cushion my savings account for the blow.
Too soon
I've had a relapse... got up this morning, made the bed, started to get ready for work, and went and crawled back into bed. I'm up and about now, and yes, I'm drinking juice, not going to get dehydrated again.
Working some from home, working A/R by gotomypc. At least I don't feel like a total bum. 2009 was supposed to be my healthy year!
Working some from home, working A/R by gotomypc. At least I don't feel like a total bum. 2009 was supposed to be my healthy year!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Back to work
It was back to work today, still not feeling great, but much, much better. I lost 7 lbs while sick - YAY! Hard way to do it, but if you've gotta be sick, might as well get some benefit out of it. Hope I can keep it off and use it as a good starting place to lose more.
Monday, April 27, 2009
A/C :-(
The A/C guy came out... some coil something or other is kaput. I don't have a clue about all of the technical detail, but Chris understands it. Bottom line, we can't replace the part, we have to replace the unit - to the tune of $3500 - $4000!
We put a band-aid on it by adding more freon. He said that could hold it a while, or just a couple of days. A while is much better in my book...
We put a band-aid on it by adding more freon. He said that could hold it a while, or just a couple of days. A while is much better in my book...
IV's make it all better
While at Gina and Don's wedding reception, I started feeling bad, sore throat mainly. On the way home, I got worse and worse. By 5 pm the next day, I asked Chris to take me to the ER. I was dehydrated (again). Got a bag of IV fluids, some Phenergan, slept all night and all day today, got up around 3 pm. Ate my first meal since Saturday. Feeling human again.
Gina and Don
Went to Tennessee on Saturday with Tonya and Susan for our friend Gina's wedding. Gina and Don had a beautiful outdoor wedding with perfect weather.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
A/C
Forgot to mention in my randomness post that when we got home today, we walked into a house with a non-functioning air conditioner! We spent $700 this winter to get the heater fixed, so now I have to call the A/C guy tomorrow and have him come take a look at it. The house is only 8 years old. I hope that I don't end up having to get a new unit! Please say a prayer with me.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Randomness
It's been a while since I've posted much other than photos, so I thought I'd catch up a little. It's going to be random and in no particular order.
Tomorrow, Susan, Tonya and I are going to Tennessee to our friend Gina's wedding. Leaving early in the morning, making a day trip of it. I'll be taking the photos of the wedding. Hope I do a good job for her. Weather should be good for both a day trip and a wedding.
I decided to finally set up Quicken on my new laptop. So, I was entering my savings account, and the math didn't make sense, and since those of you who know me know that it isn't my strongest area, I asked Chris to take a look. Well, did you know, that when you add $14.66 in interest, your account balance goes down by $10? And then, you deposit your regular amount out of your paycheck, that it shows up as there, but doesn't add into the balance. So, I have to give them a call and hope they can figure it out. If not, Aunt Sally might have to go up there for me and give a math 101 lesson.
I started to twitter at the request from a few friends. Having fun with it. Kinda cool. Hope I don't turn out to be a total bore for my "followers".
Also, transferred my iTunes library from one laptop to another, and successfully synced it to my iPhone, so all is good.
Bought tickets to the Gordon Lightfoot concert.
Bought tickets to Sesame Street Live; When Elmo Grows Up. I thought it'd be fun for an Aunt Jules and Katie Beth outing. Her dad said it would be okay and that we'd work out the mid-week transportation somehow.
Yanni concert was GREAT! I still prefer his music over the Yanni Voices concert which is his new direction. Of the four singers, I liked Nathan the best. I was a little surprised by the Chloe dance on the piano. But, he played some of his music without Voices, and I got to hear my all time favorites.
Got my car detailed today by the dealership. It was raining the day I bought it and off and on ever since. When it hasn't been raining, I've either had a meeting or an appointment, or work has just been too busy to get by there. She's all shiny! By the way, I've gotten into the habit of naming my cars... somehow, this one got the name Abigail. It just suited her. I tried several, and this one stuck for some reason. So, if you hear me refer to Abby, I'm talking about my car.
Chris has been down in his back. Poor guy... but he is better today than he has been. He's gone to visit the chiropractor and gotten two adjustments.
I started following my friend Ashley's blog, Kindredly.
Wordjong has become my favorite iPhone game app. I also downloaded the Dictionary.com app, and I am going to try to be able to spell that word every day in Wordjong. Chris and I also talk about the word of the day every morning now when we are getting ready for work. Gainsay is the word of the day today. I haven't played Wordjong today because I've been so busy with everything else.
Well, it's after midnight now, so I should quit blogging and head for bed since I have to get up early tomorrow for the road trip.
Tomorrow, Susan, Tonya and I are going to Tennessee to our friend Gina's wedding. Leaving early in the morning, making a day trip of it. I'll be taking the photos of the wedding. Hope I do a good job for her. Weather should be good for both a day trip and a wedding.
I decided to finally set up Quicken on my new laptop. So, I was entering my savings account, and the math didn't make sense, and since those of you who know me know that it isn't my strongest area, I asked Chris to take a look. Well, did you know, that when you add $14.66 in interest, your account balance goes down by $10? And then, you deposit your regular amount out of your paycheck, that it shows up as there, but doesn't add into the balance. So, I have to give them a call and hope they can figure it out. If not, Aunt Sally might have to go up there for me and give a math 101 lesson.
I started to twitter at the request from a few friends. Having fun with it. Kinda cool. Hope I don't turn out to be a total bore for my "followers".
Also, transferred my iTunes library from one laptop to another, and successfully synced it to my iPhone, so all is good.
Bought tickets to the Gordon Lightfoot concert.
Bought tickets to Sesame Street Live; When Elmo Grows Up. I thought it'd be fun for an Aunt Jules and Katie Beth outing. Her dad said it would be okay and that we'd work out the mid-week transportation somehow.
Yanni concert was GREAT! I still prefer his music over the Yanni Voices concert which is his new direction. Of the four singers, I liked Nathan the best. I was a little surprised by the Chloe dance on the piano. But, he played some of his music without Voices, and I got to hear my all time favorites.
Got my car detailed today by the dealership. It was raining the day I bought it and off and on ever since. When it hasn't been raining, I've either had a meeting or an appointment, or work has just been too busy to get by there. She's all shiny! By the way, I've gotten into the habit of naming my cars... somehow, this one got the name Abigail. It just suited her. I tried several, and this one stuck for some reason. So, if you hear me refer to Abby, I'm talking about my car.
Chris has been down in his back. Poor guy... but he is better today than he has been. He's gone to visit the chiropractor and gotten two adjustments.
I started following my friend Ashley's blog, Kindredly.
Wordjong has become my favorite iPhone game app. I also downloaded the Dictionary.com app, and I am going to try to be able to spell that word every day in Wordjong. Chris and I also talk about the word of the day every morning now when we are getting ready for work. Gainsay is the word of the day today. I haven't played Wordjong today because I've been so busy with everything else.
Well, it's after midnight now, so I should quit blogging and head for bed since I have to get up early tomorrow for the road trip.
Friday, April 17, 2009
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Thursday, April 9, 2009
Edelweiss
Whenever we travel, we try to find a German Restaurant. This one wasn't very far from the Ural dealership. We were so glad we tried it. It was one of the best we've ever been to.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
David Cook
David Cook came to town - and I was in line at 10 am when they went on sale. The concert was sold out by 3 pm. So, me, Nicole, Susan and Patrice all went to see him. It was a really good concert. I didn't take my camera because I didn't think they'd allow them in, but they did. Anyway, all I had was my iPhone. This was one of the photos I did get.
Once I got to the concert, and got to see the other concert goers, I didn't feel so old! He appeals to all age ranges it seems.
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