Ana, I'll go back to bed and see if I can gather some energy to send to you.

L4L, it's not working. Truth is I ran out of steam 2 days ago. I am running on pure adrenaline.

I just spread 5 more bags of cedar chips and planted two more pots I forgot to get flowers for before. I bought a strawberry pot with 5 strawberry plants in them and Merlin promptly christened them. Dogs...

I am off to the dog park. It's 87 degrees here and the dogs are droopy. They earned a swim.

Afternoon; been trying to nap my way through 3 days of rain. Did have a good start on yard work but now stuck with indoor cleaning and etc, etc.

Hope it's a fun/relaxing eve/night for all.

Well Ana now I have to take a nap. Worn out just reading all that you and hubby have done just today. I could send a little cool if you would like. It is raining and 51F out there.

Trippy keep it. I am tired of the rain and the cold. Sorry you have to work indoors though.

Night Haroula sleep well.

L4l hope the napping thing works.

Space have a lovely evening!!


Nan

So after the major snafu with my sewer pump and my high electric bill, everything is back to 'normal' on my usage. I'll be checking it more regularly on the website that graphs daily use and approximate costs. Nice feature that comes with those 'smart meters'.

But the tenants who caused all the drama are going to have a high bill this month. Checked all day yesterday and then again today and their meter is running 3 times what mine is and 3 times the normal for them. I am guessing they have purchased a free standing portable air conditioner in the last few days. It's the only thing I can think of that would cause a consistent rise of that type. I wandered by and noticed all doors and windows are shut tight and it's very warm today. Usually they have the front and back doors open and some windows. Gonna be a big shock when their bill arrives. Glad that isn't on MY bill.

Ahhh and empty house news: Yesterday the Snake and Son appeared and charged the battery on the old guy's SUV. Today the Niece arrived from back East and went inside the house for the first time. Friend and I were walking and just happened to hear Snake ask her, "should we clear a path before he gets here?" She said nope.

So an hour later, up drives a major sport Mercedes (way to classy for this neighborhood) and out gets a guy in white shirt and tie (also too classy for here) along with 2 nicely dressed women all carrying briefcases, etc. They spent about 45 minutes at the house only 5 or so of which they spent 'inside'. It's terrible in there since it's a hoarded house and only party cleaned up. Most of the time they spent in the backyard going over paperwork. I'm assuming we will see it listed for sale by tomorrow. Looking at the listings hour by hour. My tenant/friend still want's to try a cash bid on that one if possible. Dunno until we see the listing. I'm guessing it will have tons of offers on the first day.

Good thing is a duplex down the street was listed at 235,000 and just sold for 100,000. I'm guessing cash as-is. Friend would do the same. We will see. Crossing fingers it goes as it should. Would hate to see some really horrible people move in there. Might be another story from Sorta's Neighborhood!

Oh my! I am tired just reading all of Ana's posts! You are amazing Ana!!! And the best part is you will still enjoy the results of all the effort long after the guests are gone!! Making chicken bombs... chick breast with cream cheese, cheddar and jalapenos on them and then rolled up and secured with two slices of bacon, we use turkey. Then smothered in barbeque sauce and baked. Next time will be on a barbeque as we are planning on getting one tomorrow. I like veges done outdoors, fresh air is the best seasoning!! What are you up to Nan? You didn't say and I have been wondering how your weather is? L4L, is you sleep long enough can you spare me some of that extra energy too?? I'm off to toss a salad. Happy Gaming everyone!!

Good Thursday to one and all

It's been a couple of days since I've been on-line and it's good to see everyone

I've almost completed this week..one more day tomorrow..and then it'll be the weekend to rest and recoup a bit before tackling next week.

Hope all is well with you! I need to do some gardening..take care and have a restful evening.

I really couldn't begin to list the things that were accomplished this week, but I will say I have reached the point of not caring anymore. I just got back from the butcher/deli and still have one more grocery/adult beverage run to make when hubby gets off his bowling league. In the meantime I have to make up my rub for 24 chicken breasts. I'm so tired, I hope I make it right.

Ana

Good night Boomers.

Ana I'm tired just reading your posts . I got home from work about 10:30 tonight. My clients had a dinner party. There were about 30 people. It was called a choir party. They were from their church, their choir from their church. What a fun time. A lot of work but I had help from my partner in crime...my favorite other home helper that worked with me tonight. But now I have to get to bed as I have to be at work in the morning at the Blisses. Night all..............see you in the morning.
Midgie