CLAY AND WATTLES

Just in Wait Mode

I've kind of been waiting all week to go to Bren's this weekend, not 100% sure I'd go, but 99.9% sure. It's supposed to rain Friday, then showers and clearing by the weekend. I hope she and I get to sit and gaze out over the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. We'll be sure to take an umbrella. But just sitting on her deck looking out over her little valley would be great, too. Not moving would be great. Having tea cakes all weekend would be great. Lying across "my" bed and talking about everything would be excellent.

I don't mind the drive there at all, and part of that is the anticipation of the weekend. The drive back always seems longer, plus the next day will be another workday... But it'll be worth it.

Amy and I were there just a few weeks ago, so this is just my trip. I always feel a bit guilty not letting other family know I'm there. But when, exactly, have I ever done that? Never. Even the girls' trip last fall included visits to Mama Nick's, and I'm pretty sure I went to see my brothers and Paul's. But this is just for me. No guilt allowed.

It's been a pretty quiet week; I've finished all the billing scanning associated with load controls and will begin on personnel records soon. I already have a list of nearly 50 codes for different docs that can be scanned. I'm sure it'll be edited along the way.

Last night Beck, Cindy, Carolyn #2 and I ate at Colby's; then Beck, Cin and I went to see "All About Steve." It was a rainy night to be out and I wasn't sure till the last hour at work that I'd even go, but I did. It was fun and the movie funny - laugh-out-loud funny and we didn't feel inhibited at all - there were only about 5 total in the audience. Home, shower and bed by 9:30.

I'm still rationing my "good pain med" and trying to take just Advil during the day. And I'm taking my BP med, and not taking the pressure every 15 minutes when I'm home. I read that it takes 2-4 weeks for it to be effective. I hope this one works because I really can't tell any side effects. Paul and some friends of mine have had to try more than 2 or 3 to get it right. Well, it's just another one of those things... I'm over the "shock" of it now: "Here. Here's another pill to take. You have another condition..." My VBF Bren has to take several different kinds just for CHF, not to mention diabetes. And she can outdo me by a mile!

I haven't made many pictures lately. I'll take my camera this weekend and try to get some "Mississippi" shots. Especially the water, Bren's hill and valley and her sweet grandkids.

Oscar's going to Classy Pooch. I haven't told him yet. He always has a good time, but he usually is very thirsty when he gets home. Probably being out of his home and routine and he doesn't eat or drink much. I'll mention this to Angie; maybe she can get him to at least drink.