Happy!

 A long, long time ago, an old lady told Butch and me that if she were any happier, she would have to take a pill. I think I would have to say that I, too, am that happy.

I talked with Evergreen Ridge (independent living facility) a few days ago, and they have a place for me. That means I will be putting my house on the market when I get back to Jefferson in April. Lots of changes are taking place. I am excited about this one, and I think my kids are too. They won't worry about me.

This is a picture of Butch taken last February at Fast Eddy's Pool Hall in McAllen. I think his medal was silver.

This is my friend and neighbor Sandi Danielson and me at Dirty Alls in McAllen!

I was hungry for fish and shrimp, and that is the very best place to get it.

Candy takes a pic of me every week at Trivia, and this is a recent one.

Last week, I was called to sub for a mixed team of league players outside the park. We played at Tropic Star. The protocol is that you play 5 games, once with each member of the other team. I expected to get whopped, but I won two of the five games. I was surprised and pleased!

Also, last week, the top-notch men's league played the team from Casa de Sol. That is the park that our friends from Magnolia moved to when the Magnolia fell apart. I had not seen them since we moved 6 or so years ago. Dick and Leslie Cleavland, Leslie was a scorekeeper, and Ray and Lil Droogsma. Lil didn't have anything to do but talk to me. Lil and I started talking when they came, we didn't stop till it was time to go home!

Last week, on one of our walk mornings, I took this pic of the sun. That is the golf course area.

Spring has sprung...

 Spring has sprung in South Texas! How can I tell? Those pesky leaves are finally dropped from all the trees that do that, and there are hints of green.

And to top it off, the birds are going crazy. There are lots of them, and they are singing their little hearts out. 

I am doing fine. I had a follow-up appointment yesterday, and all is good. I have learned a trick or two on scheduling an appointment. On a Tuesday at 11:30 works very well. I walked in at 11:10, and there was one other woman filling out paperwork. Within minutes, I was called back, and I was home by 11:45!

This is by far the busiest time there ever is in Trophy Garden. I keep my schedule tight, adding each new one carefully. My delicate self does not like running from one event to another with barely a chance to breathe.  Yes, I am getting old. It is interesting to see how your priorities can change with age.

Last night was trivia night. It has become quite popular, with 7 tables of players being faithful to the event. It is one of the rare things that will stay on my calendar as long as it is thriving.

Renie and I play in the women's league this morning at Siesta Village, and we play Alamo Palms, one of the tougher teams.

Till next time...

Catch-up!

 The older I get, the harder it is to catch up! There are so many things I want to do, but finding the time to do them can be challenging. Staying in touch with all those I want is perhaps the biggest one. I used to post a comment or two every single day, and sometimes more than one. Please be sure that I think and wonder about you even when I don't post, call, or visit.

Right on top of a nasal virus came a UTI. I ended up seeing a doctor for the UTI, and I am now assured that I am on the road to health. 

I am dabbling in beading, diamond art, pool, and trivia, so my schedule is full. Renie and I still walk 2 miles every morning as long as the temperature is above 50 degrees.

Below is one of my many thoughts for the day. LoveYa!!

Who?

 Trying to fix a sound issue on my Chromebook and in the process ran into this picture of ....who do you suppose?

Brrr...

 After many years of traveling South in the winter, the bite of winter is quickly forgotten until it finds its way close to the southern border. It used to be a rare thing, but with climate change, that is no longer true.

Way back when, I would pack one pair of jeans in case the weather cooled off or for the trip down and back. Now I pack plenty of options for cold weather. When a person is not acclimated, it can be quite miserable. And here we are! In the middle of a prolonged stretch of unfriendly weather. Yesterday it was around 80 degrees, and I used the golf cart to go to the main hall to help with a rehearsal for a comedy presentation on Monday. Suddenly, the outside temperature dropped like a rock, accompanied by a biting north wind. It's about a 3 to 4 block ride from the hall to my home, and I drove faster than I ever have! My hands were numb by the time I got home. I also had left the house open with the 80 degrees it had been at noon. It didn't take long for me to get everything winterized.

It feels so closed off...but cozy.

A week later...

 I am on the road to recovery. I can once again mix with my peers. I might have a minor throatclearing but the horendous neverending hacking-up-nothing is no longer in the works. The symptoms that are still taking their toll are lack of appetite and tiredness. A pleasant nap sounds good almost anytime.

Today is Sunday Pool, and I am signed up.

I took my Sunday morning trip to HEB this morning. I have to keep up my driving skills. The thermometer was showing me 41 F.! and the roads reflected that! Hardly anyone was out and about. It is hard to shop with a low appetite. I think I will survive.

When my energy is elevated, I might be a bit more wordy. Till next time.

Better

 Wore the same clothes (pajamas) for 3 days and coughed. Today I showered and dressed, and plan to eat breakfast. I haven't been hit that hard by something (?) for quite a few years. I ate because I knew I should. Sunday, I realised at 8:00 PM that I had not eaten all day, so I forced down some soup. I did drink. Little sips of cold water did help suppress the coughing. My drink was a mixture of cold water and an electrolyte beverage. When I wasn't coughing, I was sleeping. Monday, I started to see some relief. And now I hope to resume my normal life. 

I want to thank my Trophy family for all you have done for me. Just knowing you have my back is so reassuring. 

Backing up a bit...

 I have one med that is in the "Oh My God" bracket. When I first tried to get it filled, they said the cost was $427 a month. I said no. The pharmacy is next to my doctor's office, so I popped over there to file a complaint and see if changes could be made. They handed me a card, SingleCare, and said, " See if this makes a difference. It did! Now it was $63 a month. 

So now I am in South Texas needing a refill at CVS Pharmacy. I handed them the card, and once it was processed, it came to a whopping $85 for 3 months!! I am still not sure why there is that much difference, but I will get it refilled here before I go home to make sure.

You can check out your meds and get a card at SingleCare.com. Who knows it may help you too.

I was going back to read old posts and decided this subject was worth the effort.

On another note, I am being pestered by a dry cough. I slept okay between coughs, but there were way too many cough interruptions.

We are having a cold spell for the next 3 days. It will be in the 50's and 60's. I don't mind too much because it will give me some time to catch up. Knowing that it is coming, I put the door's back on the golf cart. It is easy to do, thank goodness. As I was putting them on, I was thinking of all the chores that were Butch's. There are quite a few, such as making the bed. The rule was that the last one out had to make the bed. Taking the garbage out. Making decisions on insurance, all upkeep on cars, mowing the yard, and many more. Yup, I miss him tremendously. 

Till next time!