No Flags

I had my doctor visit with the PCP yesterday and I was very pleased. I felt confident when I went in that I was doing everything I'm supposed to and my bloodwork shows that. I've had good results on my coumadin for the past couple months so my fears about that are over. As the nurse gave me a copy of my bloodwork and I looked through it I saw no flags! Wow, that was a first. At my last check-up in Jan. my thyroid was all out of whack and other things such as blood pressure was not being controlled. This time my weight is down, bp is good, glucose is fine, cholesterol is great and gfr (kidney stuff) is good too. Hey, there's not much to talk about except getting a couple prescriptions and I'm outta here. This was really the first time since my surgery that I actually thought it might have done some good. I still have my cardiologist , or Danny Downer,to see in Aug. so I'm hoping he sees some positive things going on here and not anymore negative. Since I was out and about anyway, I left the office and went shopping, mainly to catch some more sales at the fabric store. What a great day!!!

Point, Touch and Print

I usually make my prints at Wal-Mart and over the years I've had my ups and downs with them. I would go to the store in Edinboro and sometimes it was so busy I couldn't get any copies. Then with the renovation, they added more machines which was good but they were very difficult in my opinion to use. I thought it was just me with the touch screens and I just didn't have the knack. In fact one young girl who was also using the machines said she was used to them because of her phone. Come on, it's not rocket science! I managed to print my pictures but it was frustrating to say the least. Then a few weeks ago a pen tool showed up at the machines and wow, did that work great! I thought it wasn't me after all. Last week I stopped at another Wal-Mart, a newer one, to make some prints. I looked all over for a pen but there was none so I had to use my finger. I was all over the place and ended up pressing anything just to be done. I see no point in having to give them my name and number when I'm waiting for my pictures so I didn't really care what name I gave them. I just wanted out of there. All of that for 1 picture! Maybe it's still me and I'm losing my patience with the world but now I know there's a better way.

GENIUS

I mentioned before about QVC having their Christmas in July special this past weekend and how I was looking forward to it. I didn't buy anything but I had a good time looking for new ideas and I think that's what QVC is all about. Here's some things that stood out.

1. One really good deal was the five candles in glass containers for $30 and S&H was free! That was a pretty good deal with the free shipping - even the maker of it was impressed.


2. Of course, the TSV from Bethlehem Lights on Sat. was spectacular! Not that it got my eye just on appearance but when they said the outlet ran the length of the trunk, I thought GENIUS!!!! What I wouldn't have given for something like that over the years. I thought when I got my prelit tree, I was home safe but I realized the work is just beginning with those cords. This is a no brainer and like I said GENIUS!!!


3. One other Christmas item caught my eye over the weekend was the hanging basket with lights and ornaments. It was $35 and had the battery operated lights with greenery in a hanging basket. That looked really gorgeous and something that would be nice at my house or eventually at the cabin but I won't pay that much as I would want more than one. They even commented how much it would cost if you made it yourself. It wouldn't cost me much because I would use some hanging planters that I already have, I would use regular lights to plug in (in the dark you wouldn't see the cord anyway), and I would use real greenery and pass on the ornaments. Voila, we have a freebie!

I'm trying not to buy Christmas stuff since I have more than what I need now. It's very difficult but at least I can get some ideas and make something. I'm glad QVC came through for me this weekend.

Goodwill Road Trip

I had an eye-opening experience at the Goodwill in New Castle yesterday. I left for the birthday party early so I could stop in my favorite Goodwill (really, this is the best). I could have bought more but I held back and only marveled at all the stuff they had. I did buy what looked like a small linen tablecloth that I thought I could make a purse out of. At the checkout, I mentioned again how it was the best Goodwill and I'd like to do a road trip and visit Goodwills. The girl then told me she's talked to me about that before! What are the chances of that happening? Well, maybe pretty good but it got me thinking that per chance I am all talk and no show. We visit alot of Goodwills during our travels as I've mentioned before but I'd like to do something with some girlfriends who enjoy the experience as much as I do, not that my hubby doesn't find anything to buy because he does. At the last retirees lunch I went to, I was going to ask one of the ladies for a commitment but she wasn't there. I think in Aug. I will bring it up again and possibly make plans to stay at the cabin overnight therefore widening our search. We'll see what happens. Some people are all talk and no show, ha-ha.

My Super Saturday

That's how I'm feeling about today, partly because I haven't had many Saturdays this summer where I could just relax and sit in front of the tv for one reason or another. It began in the middle of the night with some rain. I was so happy for my hubby because almost every day this week he's been watering the garden. Then I slept in a little, got up and while drinking my coffee, I realized all my sewing shows are on today. Thennnn, I thought I'd flip to QVC and saw that it was CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!!! Wow, was I excited. I didn't even think about it and it just sneaked up on me. What a great day!!!! I'm sure some of you are puzzled by my enthusiasm but when these things fall into place like this, I get excited. Of course I won't be sitting in front of the tv all day - my nephew's birthday party is tonight so I will get out of the house for a while but I'm sure I will be itching to get back home to see what else QVC has to offer tonight.

Scorcher

Wow, what a heat wave! Thank goodness for the pool and air conditioning. The water by now is warm enough that you slip right in without having to get used to it but not nearly as refreshing. Believe or not I'm getting more work done in this heat than before. My plan is to go in the pool for awhile then get out and do some work. My projects yesterday were cleaning the cars out. By the time mine was done, I went back into the pool to cool off then I repeated it for my hubby's car. Today my project will be cleaning the garage fridge so hope all goes well. I could go into an air conditioned house but it's just not the same and I'd still have to deal with all the sweat running down my face. My pool time also gives me an opportunity to make some phone calls as I did the last couple of days. While I'm sitting out by the pool and have a better connection, I dial up someone and talk. It's also been pretty quiet out there, I guess it's too hot to make much noise, too.

Handicapped Stall

This is something I came across in the paper last week and have been thinking about it ever since. A reader was annoyed that people who were not handicapped were using the stall in the bathroom reserved for them. It got me thinking that I use that stall just out of convenience. For one thing it's usually furthest from the entrance and you can move around without crashing into a wall. Of course, if anyone handicapped is in there, I would surely let them use it. I didn't realize that people think of it like a handicapped parking space but I don't. It is not typically off-limits to anyone who isn't handicapped but merely there for someone who is. Not to be flip but if they are in a wheelchair maybe they can wait for the stall better than someone else who has to stand. I know that sounds awful but I'm just being honest. Since that article I've watched and I'm not the only one who uses that stall so in the future I will continue but always with regard to other people using the restroom.
Just a side note about my magazine subscription debacle in a previous blog - the $5.99 was for Better Homes and Gardens and I just received my Martha bag for my subscription to Living for $10.00 (what a deal).