The only place I had to go today, except for walking my Nicky, of course, was to church, this evening.   A nice mass.  Fr. Dan gave a good sermon about the laws of god being written on our hearts.   If we obey the good vibes, we are OK.

I stopped at Walgreens on the way to church to get some Advil.     I understand that Advil MIGHT work a bit better for the aches in my hips.   After two nights of not sleeping and using every trick I know, to stop the pain,  I am going to go for it.   I did stop taking Vicadin, but will go back to that at night if Advil doesn't work.   I do not do well with lack of sleep.

Tomorrow I will officially list the house.   I am using Alison Smith  Sheboygan by Owner, who is also a neighbor.   I do have two people who have seen the house and may come back but we will work with that.   I am planning on Alison doing my paper work anyway.

So.  Early to bed tonight.   Lots to do tomorrow.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Hello again

I missed yesterday.   Went to choir practice, my last one.  I have decided that since my hope is to be in Oklahoma by Christmas, it is just too much to spend every Thursday evening at practice.   Especially when I will be gone for two whole weeks in September too.

I did want to say good by to all the wonderful people that I have been singing with.   It was great and I will miss it.  Something to consider when I join my new parish in Lawton.  

Today was busy.   One of the couples from choir Karen and Ralph came over to look at the condo today.   They are thinking of downsizing and have looked at other units in Tallgrass.  They did like our floorplan but time will tell.  Four showings down.   The more showings, the better chance of a sale.

Then Jeff and Kathy came over.   Jeff checked a leak problem on one of the toilets.   It needed to be tightened.  They brought me some super fresh veggies- tomatoes, kale, cukes, zucchini and pepper.   Wow.   I will eat good for a few days anyway.   Who needs a farmers market.

I did a lot of cleaning in the garage today so that I have the areas I need to stack boxes.   I swept again.  I will not be able to wash until it is empty, but will be close soon.

A weekend.   How can I tell?

Richard and Brenda are coming next weekend to help with computer "sorting" and eliminating.  Thank God.

Dia dhuit

Mary

My Cleaning Ladies came today.   There have been two because one is training.   They are done twice as fast so that is nice. 

Except for shopping, Walgreens and the bank in one swoop, I was able to be home the rest of the day.  Got a lot done for the trip and for turning things over to the condo association.   I needed a day that was not so physical.    I am really tired tonight.

I have done a bit of baking too.   Want to take something over to my neighbor Kay, who lost her husband Gary.  There were less cars there today.  I hope she is getting some rest.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Happy St. Anne's Day to you all.   Today is her feast day.   She is the mother of Mary, the Mother of God.   She is also a patron saint of Brittany, one of our Celtic Nations that I am writing about.  So Happy St. Anne's Day.

I was busy all day.   I did sleep late, as Nicky let me.   Then I mixed up a batch of country bread which I will bake tomorrow.  I went through two closets downstairs.  

I had lunch with a friend, Sonia, at the Exchange Bank.  I picked up some Collectiva Coffee while I was there.  Had used the last of mine yesterday and was so distressed (tee hee)   So when my family come, I have good coffee for them to drink. 

At four, the condo board met.   This may have been my last meeting.  I have given my notice of resignation and will, after transcribing these minutes, be turning the job over to an interim member.  Whew.  I can clear out a whole corner of the office.  That is TWO whole areas of concern that are GONE.   One other is soon to be done.

I am trying to do something every day.   Haven't heard from the man and his daughter who looked at the house.   Will call him on Thursday and then if he is not interested, will list it on the weekend.

Dia dhuit

Mary

What a busy Monday.

Bible Study was great.   We have a new person who will come when she can and seems to have knowledge of the bible.   She gave us some good insight into John.

Then I had several errands.   I picked up my Mary Kay and asked Barb what I will do when I go to Oklahoma.   As long as she is still a distributor, I can still order from her and she will have it shipped directly to me.   Yea.

I stopped at the post office to check the condo mail.  Then later, I went to the bank to pick up the English pounds that I have ordered for my trip to Cornwall.   While I was out, I dropped off the money that was remaining from the Cream City Writers when we disbanded this month.   We had decided to donate it to the Plymouth Library.   It was not much a bit short of $20, but will buy a book or two hopefully.

I spent the rest of the day "kind of" packing and sorting so that the house was clear enough to show to a Tim and his daughter this evening.    They liked a lot and will go home to discuss it.    One more showing under the belt.   You have to show to sell.   If they are not interested, I will list next week with Alison.  I still need those few days.    A lot of trash will go out tomorrow. 

It was chilly again today.   Supposed to go back to heat next Sunday.

Talked to my Bart today.    He is doing well.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

A whole day at home and it was Sunday. 

I did slip out once to get some milk.  Mind had gone sour.   I will not buy anything but Lamers any more.   I took Mr. Nikey with me so that he could have a ride.  He really liked that.

I am all prepared now, for the Tallgrass board meeting.  I will be giving my notice of resignation, contingent on them finding an interim replacement.  So I spent a good chunk of the day making sure that I could hand things over in a sensible manor.  I received a lot of strange things myself.

Tomorrow Is a usual busy Monday.   I will be picking up my English Pounds for the trip.   One step at a time.    A couple of my neighbors are trying to figure out where to commit me as I have so many irons in the fire and it is not sensible.   The trip to Cornwall, however, was booked LONG before Mom passed and this other home selling and buying decisions came about.

Pray for me.

Also Pray for Gary Cole.  He passed away last night at about 2:30AM.  His wife Kay was with him and he knew.   God is good, but Kay will need lots of prayers.

Dia Dhuit

Mary