October 1 - 15, 2023 Arriving Home and Catching Up

 Oct 1 -  Sunday-Well we arrived home  yesterday and today we are relaxing somewhat. We also are doing laundry, watching football and sorting mail. 

Oct 2 - Monday- Today we are unloading stuff from the RV and working on catching up Quicken. My friend Dottie was supposed to come over but she cancelled. Steve and I had lunch at La Macarena. We also unloaded the back of the pickup. 

Oct 3-Tuesday - After getting dressed and getting around we drove to OKC for Steve's VA appointment. He has to have papers filled out by the PA every few years saying he can still drive  (because he has MS). He has been very stable with his MS, thank god. We were  back home in time for lunch. Steve also got his flu shot while we were there. Supper tonight was at La Macarena (fajitas) with Linda and Hazel. 

Oct 4-Wednesday-So today we were off to Walmart for groceries. Then it was back home to put away the groceries. Then we relaxed. Dottie wanted to meet in Ponca CIty  - so we drove there and went out to eat at Enrique's. It's a great Mexican restaurant that I have been going to over many years. When I used to work at Ponca City - we would break away from work once in a while and eat lunch there. They have the best soup! And darn it, they don't have the soup available at night. Enrique's is at the airport. They have added this cute fox since I was here the last time. 

Me & Dottie standing by the fox.

Oct 5-Thursday- It's our 21st anniversary! I got these beautiful flowers from my husband. did our routine things this morning. I did bill paying. Later I went to Thorn's and bought some beautiful mums to put outside. Next on the agenda was getting a perm at Linda's. 

21st Anniversary Flowers

Me after the perm (I still need color!)

Mums in front of the house.

Oct 6-Friday- I didn't record anything - so mainly we must have just completed our routines and putzed around! Buster (one of our dogs) kind of got skunked last night. We did go to Stillwater Mill and get a product to bathe with that helped decrease the skunk odor. We also got mothballs and ammonia to put under the shed where we think the skunk is residing. Hope it helps!

Oct 7-Saturday-Another routine day. We looked at the weeds behind the fence, a mess and we are not quite ready to tackle that yet. 

Oct 8 -Sunday-On weekends we spend a lot of time watching football, depending on which teams are playing. For supper tonight, we picked up pizza. Great decision. I didn't have to cook! We have been trying to walk in our neighborhood most days. I took a picture of this crack on the back patio. We don't remember it being this big before we left for Montana last spring. I guess the drought and heat made it worse. Who knows?

Oct 9 - Monday-Today we worked outside getting rid of weeds on the north side of the house, backyard and some in front. We watered the front yard. Steve cleaned out my car and vacuumed it. In addition we did our laundry. 

The ditch behind our house that was clean before we left.

Oct 10-Tuesday-On the agenda for today, we did bookkeeping and bill paying. After lunch we went to the beauty shop and I got my hair colored and Steve got a hair cut. We stopped by the City of Perry Office to complain about the ditch behind our house and all the branches that were blocking the drainage. I wanted to attend Book Club but I was too late. We went out to supper with Linda and Hazel at La Macarena. 

Oct 11-Wednesday-.Today our main business was to go to Walmart We did that and got home by 12:15 and had lunch after we put our groceries put away. We did some more bookkeeping and I also did some work on my blog. 

Oct 12-Thursday-After doing the  routine things and walking, we relaxed a bit. Then we sprayed some weeds in the front of the house. Steve worked on the weed eater and did some work behind the fence. 

Oct 13-Friday-We were up early today, We got ready and left for OKC about 8:00 AM. We arrived about 9:00 AM for Steve's eye appointment. They must have been very behind today because we did not get out of the appointment until 12:45 PM. We went to a fabric place and bought some material to upholster our dining room chairs. Then we went to Cheevers for lunch. It is a little bit fancy place in Uptown OKC. After that we made a stop at Walmart in Edmond and then went home. I got my flu and  RSV shots today. 

Oct 14-Saturday-We worked in the computer room today. We got rid of trash and other stuff. We enjoyed a nice lunch and a walk. My team, Oklahoma State won  their football game! Yea!  

Oct 15-Sunday-Pretty much routine day for us. we watched football and took it easy. 

October 7, 2023 - October 31, 2022 Doctors, Routine Stuff and Football at Home!

 Friday - 7th Evidently today we pretty much took it easy and putzed around. We unloaded more stuff from the RV to the House - a little at a time.  We just relaxed at home. For an FYI: We put 2,217 miles on our pickup driving this season. 

Saturday - 8th Another day of doing exactly what we wanted. We watched Lottery Dream Home and Football. OU got beat by Texas and OSU played Texas Tech and won! I stopped our Dish service in the RV today. 

Sunday - 9th We try to walk around the neighborhood a little each day. The dogs get so excited!. We watched Green Bay and Dallas today. Luckily Dallas won! We completed some laundry and other weekly chores. Supper was Pizza at home.

Monday - 10th I was up by 9 AM this morning. Sleeping in is great! After breakfast and getting dressed - we went to Walmart. While I was there  I got a second pneumonia shot. Nobody wants pneumonia! Then we returned home and put away all our stuff!

Tuesday 11th Our electricity went out overnight. So glad it wasn't freezing! Today's project was going to Linda's and getting my hair colored. I washed that gray away! We called Power Lift regarding our foundation repair. Steve was working on the garage door and found that it needs replaced. We had piers placed by Power Lift back in 2013. At that time they said the garage was OK and did not need any piers. Well now the garage is showing some problems - so we need them to look at it. I put in a call and set up the appointment.  We had supper at La Macarena and walked after supper.

Wednesday 12th Today we went to the VA in OKC. Steve has an appointment with pain management for his back. The check in has changed! You used to use a kiosk with your card. Now you use your cellphone and a QR code. I wonder what the government will do with all those kiosks! Waste (?) They have also changed the travel pay - now you either do it on a computer or back to paper. Is this progress? Not too sure. It sure was easy with the kiosk! Steve also got his Flu and Covid vaccines. When we finished the appointment we drove home. We also did some errands around town. 

Thursday 13th - This day was paperwork and banking day. I recorded our trip expenses.  We caught up the bank statement from summer. We got some more clothes and stuff out of the RV. Now we have our trail camera set up in the back yard. Can't wait to see what we get. 

Friday 14th - We were out the door about 8 ish to head to the OKC VA. Steve had two appointments. And he got to pick out new glasses! Logan and Kristi met us for lunch at Cheevers when we finished. It's a historic place near Classen Circle in OKC. It's a little expensive for lunch, but the atmosphere is nice. Steve and I had eaten here before - but it s been a few years. The building has some interesting history. At one point it was a floral shop and that floral case is still in the front of the building displaying desserts now! After we got back to Perry I got my Covid and Flu shots at the walk in event sponsored by our local drug store.

Saturday & Sunday  15 & 16  OU beat KU. We watched a great game with my team (OSU and TCU). My team OSU lost in a 2nd overtime. Sunday Green Bay lost and Dallas lost. Sometimes the teams we like don't do great!

Sunset, October 18, 2022 

Week of  Oct 12 - 25

Monday- Routine. tried to order a new visor for the pickup - but it got cancelled the next day. Unavailable.     Tuesday - Headed to the VA early. Steve got back injections today. We were pooped when we got back home! So we took a nap. Supper at La Macarena.     Wednesday - I had a routine doctor's appointment and lab work. All good. We also it up Schlotzy's for lunch and got a few supplies at Walmart. We watched the new season of Bosch. It's good.     Thursday - Errands around town.     Friday - More errands and banking in town. Doing some paperwork at home. It's easy to get behind.     Saturday and Sunday - We watched football and took it easy. Steve made a stand for us to use an old TV for our computer monitor.  

Oct 24 - 31, 2022

Monday - Another drive to Ponca City for a Mammogram appointment. We got some rain today which is sorely needed.     Tuesday - I had my first appointment at MicBride Orthopedic Clinic. I am having an evaluation on my left shoulder. After X rays the doctor recommended I have a total Shoulder replacement. He doesn't do that surgery any more and set me up with another doctor in the clinic who can do my surgery. We had a nice supper art La Macarena with Linda and Hazel.     Wednesday - We completed some laundry today and paid a few bills. What fun!    Thursday - The guy was here from Power Lift to estimate the cost for getting the garage foundation stabilized. He was very nice and may know a guy who can get our cement repaired also. It has a big crack that has raised and is a very bad tripping hazard. We also got the oil changed in the car and it cost $70! WOW!    Friday - Shopping at Stillwater. I went to Ulta Beauty for my hair products and of course we had to go to Walmart for other items. Today we had a fox on our trail cam!     Saturday & Sunday - We watched a lot of football. My team got beat! Darn. On Sunday our grandson, Logan came up and he and Steve did some work on his Explorer. We also took him out to eat. He is a growing young man.   Monday - We were up and around early again. I returned to McBride to see the PA and meet the surgeon who will replace my Left Shoulder joint. They also had me do more X-rays, lab work and and EKG. Steve and I ate lunch at Chilis and went to REI to see about getting him shoes. We could not find his size, so we will order them online. Then we returned home. 

My Left Should which is getting replaced.

Ok this catches me up through October. I will try to get the rest of the year finished with brief posts like this.

Oct 11 - 17, 2021 Taking Care of Business

 Monday (11th) started with Laundry. Later we  had to go out and buy a new test light and get the mail. I worked on a menu and grocery list. After lunch we relaxed awhile. Then we drove to Stillwater because I had an appointment with the orthopedic doctor to get a shot in my left shoulder. It is a steroid shot of some sort and helps reduce the pain I've been having. I waited over and hour for the doctor to give me a shot that took him less than 3 minutes. After we were  done, we headed to Walgreen's and Walmart to buy groceries and supplies. It was after 6 PM when we got home so we heated up a ready made pizza from Walmart and called that supper. 

Tuesday started with me making phone calls to arrange appointments for a mammogram and flu shot. I also checked on the Cpap for Steve. His machine said that the motor had exceeded it's life. So he needed a new one. Steve worked on the TV in the RV about three hours. We ate supper at La Macarena with Hazel and Linda. We always have a laugh when we are together.

Wednesday (13) We left the house at about 9:00 AM and drove to Oklahoma City in the car. We went to the CPap office to get a new machine for Steve. Then we went  to the eye doctor there and Steve got new glasses. He has cataracts but they are not bad. They checked the nerve in his eye at the back and if it is not OK they will contact us. When we arrive back at Perry I was able to get a flu shot at the event center. We had a late lunch at home. Supper was peanut butter on toast and Berries. 

Thursday (14) Steve checked the TV in the RV and then we worked on our bank statements and record keeping in Quicken. We had an appointment at our financial advisor and had lunch at home. Out supper was Baked Penne Pasta Bake, Salad and Berries.

Friday (15) We enjoyed a nice walk after we got around today. Then we were out in the RV still trying to get the TV hookup right. We worked on it most of the morning. Our lunch was leftovers from last night and then we did research on the TV connection.

Saturday (16) This morning we just putzed around until the football games came on. OK State beat Texas! Yea! Go Pokes! We also watched OU beat TCU. That took up most of our day.

Sunday (17) We got up and around and then drove to Enid to see the Dog Show. The dog show was held at the Fairgrounds Event Center. It would have been  nice to bring the RV because we could have hung out in between shows. But now we will know for next time. I have a good friend who was showing her French Bulldogs. I had been wanting to get together to visit and we got the added bonus of seeing her win! We ate Lunch at Colton's Landing (in Enid). We got back home in time to watch the Dallas Cowboys win their football game. 

October 4 - 10, 2021 Getting Settled at Home and Getting Things Done!

 Monday (4th) After we did our morning routine we took a walk. Then it was laundry. I also worked on the computer and had to call Apple about malware on my machine. They helped me solve the problem. Next we made a list of all the projects we need to do. I made an appointment to get another steroid sot in my shoulder - I am so tired of it hurting. We picked up a pizza at The Hut - but it was not too great. It may be awhile before we do that again. 

Tuesday - 5th. Today after we got around we drove to OKC about 8:00 AM. Steve had an appointment with the SCI clinic to fill out papers for his drivers license. He also got a flu shot! We were back home by 11;30 AM. After lunch we hauled off two loads of branches to the dump. They looked terrible in the front of the house. We talked to Ben Passow about cutting down our trees in the front yard. They make Steve have an allergic reaction - so we are getting rid of them. Plus they also shed branches and leaves like crazy. No more Sycamore trees. Today we also celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary!

Wednesday. We were up early again this morning. We returned to the VA to see the Pain management doctor. He gave Steve an appointment for November to do the back ablation. We returned home and had lunch followed by a nap. I talked to the tree guy (Ben) and he will be here tomorrow to cut down the trees. I paid some bill. My car has tire pressure monitoring and they all read about26-27 psi - so we checked them with a real tire pressure gauge and they were all at 32 psi - so what about that? Steve worked on the RV TV problem. We cut some weeds back behind the fence because they were pretty tall. No one takes care of the alley and then the water doesn't run through properly when it rains. So we do it. 

With Trees

Thursday (7th) Today Ben Passow was here at 8:00 Am to start cutting don the trees in the front yard. He finished about 10:00 AM and then returned later to grind down our stumps. After lunch we went to Linda's and I got a perm. That usually takes about 2 hours. Then we returned home. After supper we watched TV and relaxed. 

Nifty Equipment

One down, One to go

Bucket Truck hooked on the second tree

Without Trees

Friday (8th) Today we worked out front to clean off our front porch. Steve worked to straighten his small shed. While he did that I worked on the leaves in the back yard. Steve also worked on the RV TV He dismantled the whole thing up front and in the back. Supper was Turkey burgers, oven french fries and berries. 

Saturday I tried to help Steve install the thermostat in the RV. The gas heat still doesn't kick on. We also worked on the TV some more. Later we watched OU beat Texas. Then we cleaned up and took showers. We went to Oklahoma City to meet Kristi and John at Mama Rojas. It is a Mexican restaurant on the shore of Lake Hefner. The food was pretty good and the service was good. It did take quite a while to get the food so we ate a lot of chips! Then we walked around the lake a bit and visited. It was a nice night but pretty windy. John was askingSteve about marrying Kristi - he wanted to discuss it with him before he asks her. 

Yes, it was 94 degrees on Oct 9!

Sailboats at Lake Hefner

Geese

Lighthouse Replica

Sunset

Sailboats

Plaque about the Lighthouse replica

Sunday (10th) Today we watched football. Green bay Packers won and Dallas won. We did walk around the neighborhood. Supper was Hamburgers, beans, and berries. We also got about 3 inches of rain. 

 

Rental Scooter

When we took our walk we saw this scooter  just laying out in the street. The City of Perry has some kind of contract to have these scooters. We are a small town and have a larger older population. Can't you just imagine us older folks riding these scooters? (Sarcasm) I think it's crazy that we have these, but nobody asked for my opinion. Anyway, you won't see me riding one!  And they look unattractive laying in the street!