Just another week

The start of another week.  This past weekend I did pretty much nothing.  I was really tired from all I did last week.  However, today is the start of another busy week.  I have been trying to call Companion Animal Hospital since I received a card telling me that Penny is due for her annual checkup.  Also, she has been doing a lot of licking and she has “almost” bald spots on different parts of her body.  Not sure what the problem is, but I sure would like to find out.  I can’t get through to Companion.  Every time I call they tell me all circuits are busy.  Try again.

NOTE:  This afternoon I finally got through and Penny has an appointment for tomorrow afternoon at 3:00.

Apparently, it is my phone and I can’t make any calls this morning.  In fact, when I tried getting on the internet I kept getting kicked off.  Seems there must be a problem somewhere.

I am waiting for the brick guys to come this morning.  They left an absolute mess in my front yard consisting of broken bricks, cement and junk.  Kevin took some pictures yesterday and sent them to the guys.  He told them they did a great job with the wall and steps, but sure left a mess.  For what we paid them, he was very disappointed.  They wrote back and said they would be here first thing in the morning to clean up.  They have not arrived.  Oops! My bad.  They just pulled in.  However, it is now 9:30 a.m.  I guess that’s first thing for them.

NOTE:  They apologized and have done a great job cleaning up. 

This morning I just finished a few things around the house.  Then after lunch I spent the afternoon at the She Shack.  I didn’t actually do any sewing, but I did get quite a few items ready to quilt and embroider.  Can’t say what because they are Christmas gifts.

After supper I watched DWTS which I think is stupid this year.  They have it all set up so they can be sure that THEIR favorite wins.

Penny had her appointment with the vet today.  She got four shots; one for rabies, one for distemper, one for leukemia, and the other one was a steroid.  Now that she is five this will be the last one for leukemia.  The steroid is to help stop the urge to grooming herself so often.  She has created bald spots from licking herself so much.  She doesn’t have hardly any hair on her tail, back hips and back legs.  She doesn’t have fleas and no allergies.  They think it is anxiety.  Since I was gone so long when I had my knee surgery that every time I leave she thinks I will not be coming back.  This should ease up in time; hopefully.  Since she has been throwing up hairballs every night they gave me some gel to put on the top of her paws (where she will lick it off).  They are concerned that the hair will clump and cause more problems. 

Other than that I had a rather uneventful day.  Right now she is exhausted and taking a nap. 

Today is Wednesday and it was errand day.  I went to Walgreen’s to pick up my prescriptions and found out that my Losartin was not on recall.  I also went to Walmart for a few items and then dropped off four trash bags full of goodies at Goodwill. 

After lunch I went down to the She Shack and worked on a few Christmas items and a Thanksgiving tea towel for me.  I had ordered ten DVDs from this quilting club I belong to.  I found out they would not play in my portable player in the house.  So, I took them to the Shack and tried them in my built-in DVD player in my computer there.  They worked.  I brought that computer up to the house to watch them here.

I put some of the gel on Penny’s foot like the vet told me.  So far she has refused to lick it off.  This is getting interesting.  However, she doesn’t seem to be licking her body as much.  Hopefully, they shot is helping.

It’s Thursday.  Another busy day.  Started out with a phone call from Brian.  We usually talk on Sunday morning.  However, he surprised me with a call today.  It was good hearing from him. 

After talking with him, I headed for Kroger.  I bought plenty of groceries and filled the gas tank on the car.  The worse part of all this is unloading the car and bringing the food into the house.  Of course, then I have to put it all away.  By the time I am finished I am tired and my legs and back hurt.  I put the cold items away right away.  I sometimes leave the other items until evening.  I need a little rest.  So, after lunch I went down to the Shack and worked on some Christmas presents.  I can sit down doing that and it helps.  After supper I started watching my videos to help me with my quilting.  I am learning a lot!

This has gone on long enough.  I will stop here and then start another one 😊 Aren’t you lucky?