Getting Going . . . Slowly . . .

Got clean counter space now, still have some to go, got the kitchen floor ready for mopping #2 now that I have a new mop. ($8 worth!)

About to start lunch, bbq chicken, augratins and broccoli/cauliflower.  MMMMMMM love that stuff.  And I'm hungry!  We have our pies to consume, Mother's coconut and my strawberry creme.  Had a slice last night it was tasty.  Its a terrible day, rainy, cold, dreary, not worth a damn.  And so much to do by way of taking out trash before the pickup on Monday, it's supposed to rain all weekend.  Bleh.

Don't know if I mentioned it but a few days ago they built us another door for our kitchen so no more dogs busting out.  We let them out several times a day though, we can't keep them in.  It's best we don't, just the little ones.  Peanut, Gypsy, and Oreo.  Sparky is so ensconced in home now he comes in the door most of the time when called, I hardly ever  have to go out and get him.  Sometimes I still do though.  We're down to 5 cats after losing Romeo, I'm almost sure a pack of dogs killed him but he got out of the yard so that's his fate.  It could be someone took him in but it's doubtful.

Stepping Up!

To the best of my ability the kitchen is coming together, one more appliance to wipe down and still need to do the counters.  Starting on the living room that's a living hell as that is Mother's lair.  But it's all about to be a lone fading dream.  One never to be repeated.  We're expecting a stipend in a bit I'll see if that is forthcoming, if so there is much I can do.  Fun much!  Mostly though I'm getting blankets, a simple one for me, an electric one for Mother.  And a small heater for her room.  We'll see about the rest later.  Pet food is the most important.  We're out and not enough public assistance to help them.  But I have spare change, and with that, I can go a little farther.  Mother let Gypsy out a little while ago I'm damned lucky she didn't get killed.  There is a pack of stray dogs at the end of our subdivision that is roaming these streets.  Our dogs must have friended them because they are not fighting, but will bark at them.  Gypsy came flying home thank Ceridwen I was out there to get her.  I WISH Mother would stop letting her out and if she ever lets Peanut out again I'll kill her.

Chaos Ensues . . .

About to have to kick the projects into high gear on a day I really don't feel like it.  Mother is on the phone to a contractor so again chaos ensues.  We'll see how it goes.

As The Week Ends . . .

And another begins life is once again chaotic.  Things weren't ending all that badly for today but now they are.  Ah well, tomorrow starts anew.  Lots to do and so I won't be online until late day, will be filling the hours with movement and responsibility.  A lot of responsibility.  We'll see how it goes, it may very well kill me.  I had a horrible thought last night, but it's not even close to being a reality.  But it gave me pause.  Things must change, in one way or another, things must begin to change.  Still looking for work, but I know the only thing I can do is go into business for myself and I can't do that right at the moment.  Surely something in the fast food field will fall into my lap.  I really don't think I can do WalMart.  I watched Julie and Julia again last night.  Was going to watch The Car but digging it out seemed not worth the effort.

Well I seem to be babbling more than making any sense so off I go to do something else.  Just turned on the ac thankfully I will have my comforter tonight I'll need it, the weather can't make up its mind hot or cold.

Back to the Local WalMart . . .

Ok so our WalMart is back open.  The renovations are ok I guess, I didn't see anything wrong with it before, but whatever.  Now the aisle that housed books and magazines is a quarter of the size it was and still not selling the new King book.  I was able to start on the adult coloring books collection though, and got my first colored pencils to use.  I'm loving it but that's a whole nother blog.  Today I got some scented tealights for the room, not that I needed them scented, they are for my wax warmer.  But they are kind of nice.  I'd gotten vanilla scented votives to burn for broadcast, forgot to light em last time.  But I'll remember tonight.  Ok gonna go just saying hi!

A Day . . .

I guess it's best I didn't go to work for Chicken Express, I guess they wanted to hire idiots.  Well they got em.  Hope they crash and burn.  Anyway  . . . on to today.

Nothing much going on I woke not feeling well and decided to go to the chicken place rather than cook.  We could ill afford it but I assumed all would be well and I was looking forward to the rolls they make but, alas, they didn't put our rolls in there so we just had chicken and potatoes.  For the price it was disappointing because you only get one side with a family box, so, I guess we'll keep to Popeyes, it's not that much further and you get 2 sides and those great biscuits (every time!).  So meh, there you are.

Snoopy is improving left and right and oh did I tell you?  We have another dog.  I went to the dollar store to get pet food and this and that and a woman came in just frantic and had nearly run over this little chihuahua.  She thought it had gotten out of someone's car so she brought it in asking if anyone owned it.  A man in the store said it belonged to someone that had been staying with him, and they left and left the dog, which he didn't want, so he was dumping her in the parking lot.  They were just going to put her back out there and I said NO I'd take her.  So here Isis is.

Home with us.  She is an absolute angel.  Young, frisky, loveable, loves to be loved.  I'm so glad I could be there for her.  Also, Thor is on his not wanting to come in but wanting to come in thing again.  Had to fuss with him last night finally got him in but it took time.  He just came in when I got back with the food so Rusty is the only one to worry about now and we may get by with keeping him out.  We'll see.

About To Be Heading Out . . .

Payday, we're about to go to Cleveland to WalMart.  I didn't want Mom to go but she is, wants to get stuff for herself.  We're about to spend way much more money than we can afford.  After bills we'll not have that much so we need to conserve.  But we can't, not with the princess.  Have to hold back for the cable install.  We can't really afford to do that.  I don't know this whole situation just sucks goat's nads.  Why can't she be reasonable?!  WHY?!

I worry about leaving Snoopy here alone but I'm sure he can't get out with his leg so messed up.  On closer inspection it looks like he may have a dislocated shoulder.

More later I have to go.

It Goes . . .

Snoopy made it through the night.  He ate a half can of dog food tonight, but that's all.  He drank a little water earlier.  He won't stand long or walk.  He did make it into my bed sometime this morning I was glad to see that, I knew at least he was comfortable.  His feet are cold to the touch, I'm still worried.  He really needs to get more animated or he's not going to make it.  But for right now he seems so be a little better, at least he's eating.  I didn't want to turn the ac back on but have to it's so hot in here.  Perhaps if he gets cold he'll come back to bed like he usually does.