Getting Old?

Went to the Doctor's yesterday. He is very happy with my progress. He is the lung doctor, who took care of me while I had the blood clot in my lung back in September. I was on blood thinners and he took me off back in March. He is happy with my progress, but wanted me to get a check up with my primary care doctor. I have a bad knee and he wants the other doctor to check it out. He said we all get old and thinks maybe the knee has arthritis. I know it has arthritis, but did he have to say we are getting old? Lol. I guess we are. I see pictures of my nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, and they are getting older...but what is the most strange part is that I have three great-great nephews...now that's old. But as they say your a old or young as you feel. I hope you all feel young.

The weather here in Utah is beautiful. Sorry for all you people that are having rain. But remember Rain is good. I know what your thinking, LOL. I have to go to a baby shower today. I dont know the mother too well. She lives next door and goes to the same church. I went yesterday to Kohl's to get a baby gift. Wow..is all I can say. They either have boy clothes and girl clothes. I couldnt find anything for both. I think they should have more things for both when they are newborns. I dont know much, not being a Mom and all. You all have a great day no matter what your weather is.

Go Tammi !!

Just want to write a little something in here. I know three women from different parts of the county. One is from Pennsylvania, one is from Maryland and the last is from Tennessee. We are chat friends, we have never met each other in person.We have known each other for over three years, I think. Though we never met, we have shared many laughs and many tears. These girls have always been there for me. I hope I have always been there for them. Tomorrow, our friend from Tennessee is going to walk in a marathon for young children with cancer. She has worked so hard to do this and how exciting it is for all of us to hear her talk about training for this walk that will be tomorrow. She has had a hard week, or I should say two weeks. Tammi just know we are with you every step of the way. We may not be at the end of the finish line, in person, but you know like always we are there in spirit. You have shown me anyone can do anything if they put there mind to it. You have a big heart and know SAL love you and are so proud of you. Enjoy each step you take tomorrow. We cant wait until we hear all about it.

Spring is Sprung!!

I think Spring is finally here in Utah. We had snow yesterday and cold and today the sun rose over the mountains. It so nice to see it. Its been a while since its been here. Wow, that sounds like a song. Lol. I guess the Spring will stay for a few days. Going to be 60 tomorrow and Tuesday. Whipeee!! I guess the East is going to get winter again. I hope it doesnt last for you all.

Grey Spring Days...Where's Spring?

Its another grey Spring snowy day in Utah again. I really think Spring skipped us this year. A lot of people I have talked to say the same thing. We have warm temps and sun by this time of year, but not this year. So, I'm sitting here in front of my laptop, drinking my coffee from my Keurig brewer. I love it so much. We make hot chocolate and coffee and you can make tea and soups with it too. We bought it for hot chocolate, but it came with 52 cups of other drinks, a lot of them coffee. I don't know if any of you drink coffee and I shouldn't but, this machine makes the coffee taste like Starbucks. I kid you not!! Yesterday I had chocolate raspberry coffee. It was so good. We got our brewer on QVC for a deal. This machine helps when its cold and damp. What will I do when warm weather comes? Lol. By the way, the weather man says, Tuesday it will be sunny and in the 60s. I don't know what I will do. Lol. Hope you have sunny and warm days where ever you are.

MORE SNOW !!

I don't think Spring is coming to Utah. Woke up this morning and it was snowing like crazy. Its lake effect and some of you all know what kind of snow that is. Its April 1st and we are still having snow, while the rest of the country is having Spring. Oh well, what can I do? I think we have about 3 inches and just as much on the dish. I will have to go brush it off. Hope you all have a nice day and its nice and warm and sunny. It will be like that someday here. Lol.

SNOWEY DAYS AND MONDAYS...

I don't know how it can be sunny and 70 one day and snowing and 35 the next. But, they say if we wait a few minuets the weather will change. Its like winter all over again. Strange weather we have. I remember when I was a kid and once the warm weather came, it seemed like that was the end of winter, not anymore. I think we have like 3 inches. YUCK! Hope where ever you are, your weather is nice and sunny and warm, and please send me some. Not sure what we will do. I wanted to work in Moms room, but not sure, if we need to go to the store. We aren't going until the weather gets better. I'm glad I went shopping on Friday and Saturday. I love the towels we got. I got a new purse and wallet for Spring. I think that helps make this winter weather more bearable. Lol. Hope you all have a nice day. Get better Jimmy S. I love you lots.

Sunny Saturday

Its Saturday and sunny. Going up in the low 50s they say and by the middle of next week, 60s!! Does that mean its Spring? Its been a long week. I went to the Doctors on Tuesday for a check up on my neck. Everything is good, which gave me a sigh of relief. Then yesterday I went to the lung doctor. He has been taking care of me since I had the surgery last September. The good news is that he took me off the blood thinning medicine and I'm doing great. I'm so happy to be off the blood thinner. It made me tired and just feeling sick like most of the time. I have been off over 24 hours and already can feel a difference. Dave is doing good. He has a check up this coming week. So, I'm hoping we stay well and we have a great summer. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

I HATE SNOW !!!

Yes, I do. Its been the worse winter since I moved from New York here in Utah. We started off to our trip to the Benches. Some of you know the Benches and some of you don't. For those of you who don't, they are part of the mountains that are like benches. With the Rockies, they are like seats. They are start ups to the mountains. Well, we left around 7am. Its still dark out at 7am. I haven't been up and out that early in months, maybe a year. Lol. We had a snow storm yesterday that lasted into the night. When we went to bed, it was snowing and blowing. I knew we shouldn't go to the VA hospital, up on the bench, but Dave said the weather would be good and it would be ok. I was in bad mood all night. I woke up about 5am, and turned on the news. It has stopped snowing, but the roads were a mess. I asked Dave if still wanted to go and he said yes, but wanted to sleep until about 6:30am. Wonderful, he gets to sleep while I worry. I took a shower hoping, while I was, Dave would watch the news and when I came out from the shower, he would say we weren't going. That didn't happen, and we left around 7am. We started down our main road which is right outside our complex. The traffic was nuts, and the road where not even salted. Just before getting on the main road, the back door wouldn't open earlier when we got in and all of a sudden the light came on in the car. Grrr...I stopped and tryed to shut the door, but it was frozen. I told Dave I wouldn't leave that space until the door came ajar and I could shut it tight. We sat there for about 5 minutes or so. I then tried it and it opened and I shut it, tight!. We started on the main road again and it was so bad. Still waiting for Dave to say lets got back, he didn't so I kept going. The traffic was going so slow which was strange for Utah drivers. We just crawled. I think we got about a mile and it took us like 20 mins, and we still haven't reached the highway yet. Heaven knows what that looked like. I told Dave I wanted to go another way, and not use the highway. He wasn't talking. He knew I was upset and I new he was upset because all I did was b----. We got almost to the highway and Dave said take the next right. The main road is three lanes wide and I was in the middle. GRRRR...so I made my way over, which took another 5 minutes. We stopped and he called the VA hospital and told them we were having a hard time getting there, and we weren't even half way. He told them we weren't going to make it. I was so happy, but still upset because I knew I had to go back home yet. Grrrr...so we couldn't turn left because of the traffic being bumper to bumper. So we turned right and turned at the next red light. We made our selfs around towards home. We got almost home and I told Dave that I needed to go to the store and get some bread and a few other things. He said he didn't want to because of the traffic being so bad. I said we could go the long way, but I needed to go to the store. He seemed to be ok and we went to the grocery store. We got our things. Wow its funny that no one is shopping at 7:45am. Lol. We got done and I told Dave I needed coffee. Yes, I know its not good, but I was so tense that I needed some. I took him to Starbucks. I asked him if he wanted a hot chocolate. He said yes, and even wanted to go in with me. I then asked if we could sit in there and he thought that was great. He either was feeling better or he knew I was mad because we went out and didn't get to the VA. We had a good time at Starbucks. I really thought I would come home and he would be in one of his moods. We then came home and now he is sleeping in the lazy boy. Grrr...Glad he can rest. So, for you girls that don't get snow, I really wish I could send this all to you. I'm sick of winter and I'm sick of snow, sleet, white rain, ice and slush!!! I want Spring and I want it now. Hope your day is going good. Thanks for letting me vent.

SIALADENITIS

Well, I had a wonderful Friday night in the ER. Dave took me because my neck under my chin, on the left side swollen up like a balloon. Scared me to death. I had that happened when I got Thyroid Cancer in 2004. Although, it didn't swell as fast. I called my ENT, which of course was after hours and got the Doctor on call. Dr. Stevens, called back about 45 minutes later. I explained that I had thyroid cancer five years ago, and was nervous that it came back. Dr. Stevens explained that he didn't think it was cancer, but I need to go to the ER to get a Cat Scan. Wonderful. I took his advice, only because I think the worse and work backwards. Dave and I left around 5:30pm. We went to Intermountain medical center. Wow, is all I can say. It was packed. It must be, because it was a Friday night. I do have to say there are a lot of strange people in the world, not that I'm perfect, but I have to say there was on young man, that was bald. He had tattooed his head to look like it was hair. Strange. Dave and I sat in the ER waiting room for about 30 mins. I was really surprised because with all the people, I thought we would have a longer wait. The nurse came over to me and asked me if I was having trouble breathing. I said no, it just hurts like a sore throat when I swallowed. He then took some information and said to come back to a room. This is a new hospital, a trauma one. Which means it can handle anything. We got to the room and a female nurse came in and again asked if I was having trouble breathing. I said no..just swallowing and it wasn't bad, just felt like a sore throat. She then left and a male nurse came in and put me on oxygen. Why they do that, I don't know. So they took vitals and everything, and said the doctor would be right in. About 30 minutes passed, and the doctor came in. He checked me out and asked about my passed sicknesses. He then ordered blood work and a cat scan. Two nurses came back in and took about 6 tubes of blood and they put an IV in. They have such a hard time taking blood and starting an IV. They did a good job and it didn't hurt that much. A young man came and took me to get the Cat Scan. They injected a dye into the IV. It made me feel like I was having a hot flash, so it wasn't so bad. Lol. The tect said it would take about 20 to 30 minuets to get the results. I will tell you I was scared. I kept thinking the cancer was coming back. The ER doctor came in and said he had good news. He said there was no sign of a lump or cancer, and that I had Sialadenitis. Its pronounced sigh-a-lah-den-Eye-tis. It is an infection of the salivary glands. The doctor said one of my glands was plugged and it was causing an infection. WHEW...is all I said. He gave me an antibiotic called Keflex. I think I have to take it for two weeks and I should be ok. I will call my ENT doctor on Monday, and let him know what is going on. I just feel better if he knows. We got home around 9:45pm. We were both tired. I'm glad Dave was there. We take good care of each other. I'm feel ok, only like I have the flu or a cold. I have a little pain, in my neck. I will keep you posted. Hope you all have a great Saturday. WTG Tammi on your walk.

67 Degrees Yesterday, Snow Today

Wow..Winter is back here in Utah. It was so nice the past few days and last night a cold front come in and bam...it snowed. We only got like an inch, but I don't know how it could have been in the 60's yesterday and only 43 today with snow, although the snow is all melted. Can't wait until it stops snowing!! I went and got Betsy appraised. The man said it will cost about $1,100.00 to fix her. I don't have to pay a thing, the young mans insurance company will pay. But, the collision man said I could settle for a check for about $1,000. He said with the car being old and with little damage, I could get the light fixed and it would be ok. He said, as I did, one side of Betsy would be all shine and new and her other side would be old. We have to wait to see if the insurance will settle, but the collision man said they should. We will see. If the don't they will end up paying the $1,100.oo for the damages and to pay for the rental car. It has to be with hand controls, and a rent a car with that will cost about $500.00 or $600.00 because if the car gets fixed it will take about 4 or 5 days they say. So I think the will settled. Hope you all had a nice Thursday.

Good News!!

Good news today. The young man's insurance company called and said the young man is taking responsibility for the accident. Well, that's good because its was his fault. He admitted it. He is a nice young man, and I'm glad to see him taking responsibility. They are going to call me and let me know where to take Betsy and get her fixed.
I do want to let you all know its 68 right now here. Its sunny but very windy. Can this be Spring? We will see. Hope you all had a good Tuesday.

MONDAY AND PAPERWORK

This car accident is getting to be a pain. I called my insurance agent and he told me to call the young mans insurance agent to make sure he filed a claim. So that is what I did and now I have to wait until the young man's mother to give permission for the young man to give his account of the accident. Geee...! After she does and he give his account, then his insurance company will tell me where to take my car to get it fixed. So, I'm thinking about spring is when Betsy will be fixed. I will keep you updated. Hope you all had a nice Monday.

THE DAY AFTER...

Wow, what a day yesterday. I was so bored but by the time the day was ended, I would have rather been bored. I went to the post office and the grocery store to get some pop corn. I went to the store first. As I was coming out of the parking lot, a 17 year old male was pulling out of a parking spot kind of fast, in fact so fast I didnt see him. He hit my right passenger side door and broke a side light. At first I couldnt believe it. I was just driving in the parking lot to get out on the street. I go that way almost everytime I'm at that store. Well, I got out and I will tell you I was saying some really bad words under my breath. The young man was very nice and asked right away if I was ok. I said yes, and asked if he was ok. He then admitted to me that he didn't see as he pulled out. I didn't say anything. We looked at the damage he did to my car and at first I only saw the broken light. Its a small light, one is on each side of the trunk towards the rear. The boy said, "can I give you $20 for the damage?" He then told he got into another car accident two weeks ago. I just looked at him. I said I need to call my Husband. I called Dave and told him I was in an accident, but I was ok and Betsy was ok, except for a broken light. He said no matter what call the police and get a police report. I said but its small. He said it was up to me, but if it was him he would call the police. I told Dave I would call him back. I then went back over to the passenger said of the car and noticed a dent in the back door. Also the young man had a friend with him this time. He wasn't with him at the time of the accident. He was Chinese and begin to raise his voice to me as I was telling the young man that the dent wasn't there before and it was from his truck hitting me. The Chinese guy said no no no, that was there before he hit you. I said sir this is none of your business and he and I will handle it. I then told the young man I was going to call the police and get a police report. The young man begin to say please don't, I pay $400.00 every 6 month for insurance and with this accident I had two weeks ago and now this one, I'm sure I will get my insurance will be pulled. I said I was sorry. The young man then offered me $20.00 for the broken light, because he didn't believe his truck caused the dent to the door. I then said that dent wasn't there before. The Chinese guy started yelling at me again, saying in broken English, that the dent was there before. I said sir again please stay out of this. The two men went over to the Chinese guy's car and waited for the police to come. I called Dave back and told him I called the police and was waiting for them to come and fill out a report. He said he would get someone to bring him over to me. I wasn't far from home. About 15 minutes later Dave was there. I showed him the damage and he was ok, I thought he would say something to the young man. A few minutes later the police officer came. He gave us a form to fill out and checked to make sure we had insurance and our drivers license was up to date or to make sure we had one. I finished filling out the paper work, and the young man and police officer we talking, the young man said that his truck couldn't have made the dent, he said it broke the light, but couldn't make the dent. The police officer showed the young man where his black rubber that was on his bumper was now on my car. He said the truck did make the dent. Then the Chinese guy started to almost fight with the police officer, saying she said that the dent came from his truck, it didn't not. The police officer then asked who was the Chinese guy, he said he was a friend of the young mans. The officer asked if he was a witness, I yelled "no he wasn't" Dave told me to please don't get involved. I said he is lying. The officer asked him again if he was a witness, and the Chinese guy said no, he didn't see the accident. The officer then told him to leave and not say another word, or he would arrest him. I thought that was wonderful. So the police officer left and again the young man wanted me to go and get the car checked and see how much it was and he would pay for it. I said no, I'm calling my insurance company. I said I was sorry but that what I was doing. The young man said ok, and he was sorry and then we both left. As Dave and I was reading the police report we found out the young man was only 17. I felt bad, because he has had two accident at such a young age. I will keep you posted on all of this. I hope his insurance pays for my damages that he made to my car, because is wasn't my fault.

What to do on a Saturday.

Its Saturday. I'm sitting here thinking of what Rave and I could do. I don't think he will want to do anything. Its nice out and I like to go out when its nice. We are watching CNN. Its boring!! If doesn't want to go do something, maybe I will. I will keep you posted. Have a great day all.

TGIF

Thank Goodness its Friday. I took a day off from clearing out Mom's room. I woke up with a really bad sinus headache. I think its because Mom's room being closed up and dusty. I will work on it more when this sinus stuff passes. I'm glad I am doing it and cant wait until it gets done. I think that will take a while. Enjoy your weekend.

Memories

I finally broke down and started to clean out my Mom's room. It wasn't bad, and my friends say just do a little at a time. I did that. I started around 11:30am and stopped at 1:45pm. Rave and I took a load to the Goodwill. We took two pretty quilts, a pair of shoes and a new fan. Yes, that's not a lot but we have a lot more to go. It wasn't too bad. I thought it would be. I did get a little cry in my eye when I saw a few things, but I did ok. I kept going. She loved white poodles. I found her stuff animal one. She loved that and it always sat on her bed. I will keep that. We have a lot more to do, but if I keep going like I did today, I will get there. Thanks for your prayers, I really felt them today. Hope you all had a nice day.

MONDAY, MONDAY...

Its Monday again. I have a hard time with Mondays. Why I'm not sure. When I worked Monday were really bad, but not working, I thought they would be at least better. I think its because we have to start all over again. I know you all that work, have it bad on Mondays, but maybe some like Mondays. I took Dave walking. He doesn't want to go back to cardiac rehab. So, I told him he has to at least walk. I gave him the weekend off, but he has to walk at least everyday during the week. Do you think that is too much? Anyways, I hope your Monday was ok, and the rest of the week is also.

Spaghetti or Goulash

My husand wanted some pasta for dinner. He has been talking about Goulash although he likes Spaghetti. So I made him some Goulash. He kept saying it doesnt taste like Spaghetti. I said its not spaghetti, its goulash. Grrr...!! He didnt finish his plate. So I asked him do you ever want goulash again, he said no. I wasn't happy but you can bet, he wont ever get goulash again. BTW, Dave needs a nickname. There is the King, and G-man. What should Dave's nickname be. I have one but I know it wouldnt be nice. Give me some idea's.

SPRING FEVER !!

Its sunny and almost 40 degrees here in Utah today. I woke up and had Spring Fever. I did 2 loads of wash and mopped the kitchen floor by 9:30am. Whats with Spring Fever? We all feel like we are new or something. I think its because we had such a crazy winter, not just here but in Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New York. I think we just get so tired of Winter. I'm looking forward to Monday. I'm going to clean out my Mom's room. Its been over a year and a half since she passed away. I think its time. We need that room, and I want Dave to have that closet so I can have my own closet. I know it won't be easy, but I will get thru it. I will find many memories, I'm sure so it wont be so bad. I will keep you posted on how its going, because I know it will take at least the whole week to get done. Wish me luck and say a pray.

Of Mouse and Man..

Yes, I said of Mouse and Man. Today Dave was having a problem with his mouse. He has been for awhile. So I said I would go and get him a new one. He was tired and really didn't want to go. So I went to Office Max. I found a simple mouse. He didn't want a wireless or anything fancy. He doesn't do new good. I bought the mouse home and it didn't work. So I said I would take it back, and he said he would go with me. We went and there was a nice young man that helped us. Dave decided to get a wireless mouse, and a new wireless keyboard. I just laughed. He doesn't do anything new very well. We got home and he set it up, along with me helping him. So he is playing with his new mouse and keyboard now. MEN!!
We had a beautiful day today. I think Spring isn't far. I sure hope so.

Blogging...

This is my first time blogging. I have two great friends that I have met online but never in person. They are the most funny, sweet women, that I have met. They are always there for me, along with one of the woman's sister. They wanted me to start blogging. We have a good time. So I will share my stories about them, my life and whatever is on my mind. Please enjoy my blog, and please tell me what you think.