The journey, September 1-20th
9/20/2018. A person came to give us an estimate on cleaning the solar panels, windows, skylights, window screens, glass doors, etc. I did errands downtown, including donating some old jewelry.  Walking back to my car I had "separation anxiety" for some pieces that my Aunt June & Uncle Gee Gee gave me, so I returned to retrieve them!  It is a bracelet and necklace set with "rubies" and a cameo made with fanciful scrolled wires.  My sister was incredulous, and then said, yup, it's you!

I also bought some tips for my two walking poles so they don't "click" on the ground.  I visited my long time friend and her gorgeous Afghan hound dog, Simon.  When standing on his hind legs, Simon is 5' tall!  We had a lovely visit. Also took care of some business items today, ordered food for Annie LuLu, & watered some outside plants.  The husband made a delicious meal of pinto & garbanzo beans, spinach, & tofu.

9/19/2018. They husband & I shopped at Costco & Bed Bath & Beyond.  It was a fun outing.  I did frustrate the husband today by being a little slow.

Our taxes arrived today.  We reviewed them, signed them, and our accountant will file them.  

I talked to one of my cousins today & we caught each other up on all the happenings.  She suffered a "widow maker" heart attack last year.  Thankfully, we

was literally at the doctors for another reason when the attack occurred.  As soon as the medical staff realized what was happening they took her to the hospital & she was in surgery that day.  She is doing very well.

I also made 3 standing angels.  I have quite a few standing angels to make for my sister's friends and for Joan's husband & three children.  If you look closely you will see they are holding hearts, to send blessings & prayers.

     

9/18/2018. I met my walking friends for coffee.  I got up early & picked 2 dozen figs.  It was so wonderful to see everyone.  Some of the folks I've not seen since June 2017 due to my injuries & two surgeries.  We had a great time catching up.  As usual, I did all the talking 😂!

Afterwards, I shopped at TJ's for the husband & myself.  I had a lovely nap in the pm.

Since I've been in such a funk, I decided to visit with friends & family.  I talked to one of my friends today also.  

I had an on-line chat with Apple  to determine the cost of a computer.  It will be very expensive to get the one I want fully tricked out.

I also updated the First Friday web site to reflect the October event.

9/17/2018. I got up relatively early and to wash my clothes.

My friend from church came over and we had a lovely walk & visit.  We found these lovely cactus blooms along the way.  The blooms only last for 1 day!

After our walk, we picked figs for my friend & her husband.

In the evening my husband made Normandy vegetables and stir fry tofu!  😋😋😋

9/16/2018. I watered all the indoor plants today.

9/15/2018. I made a few standing angels today.

9/14/2018. Today was a quiet day.  I just hung around the house & didn't do much of anything.

9/13/2018. I'm looking to replace my VERY SLOW & VERY OLD laptop.  I investigated a Mac & the biggest problem is my collection & organization of photos.  It's do-able but will be very challenging.  My tech friend helped me walk through all the possible solutions.  I had an on-line chat with Dell today to get some prices.  Watered the outside plants.

9/12/2018. Today is the husband's birthday 🎉🎈🎊🎂🎁!  The Frito's Fairy left him two large bags of Frito's.  We had lunch at Hobee's and went for a 3 mile hike with our great neighbor.

9/11/2018. I'm remembering 9/11 today.  Yes, I remember exactly where I was 17 years ago at the moment the planes started crashing into the World Trade Center.  May all those souls rest in piece.  It's on my bucket list to visit the memorial in NY and the newly created memorial in Pennsylvania.

Today I brought donation items to the Ecumenical Hunger Center, shopped at CVS, Spouts, and Safeway.  Whew!  My latest order of Swarovski crystals arrived today.  I will get busy making more angels

9/10/2018. Today I saw Dr. Bellino, the Orthopedic Surgeon.  He declared that everything looks good and I do not need to make any more follow up appointments unless I have problems.  That was a surprise 😲!  Since I don't like change, I didn't like this either.  As my way of saying goodbye, I walked around the facility, said goodbye to their fabulous receptionist Ann, & listened to the piano player that we heard way back on February 12th.  (My sister & husband accompanied me on this visit, my first with Dr. Bellino.) Three days later, I was in surgery! 

Still in shock, I went to Costco to get gas & shopped, and shopped the closing sale at the nearby OSH.  There I didn't find much.  

I was absolutely famished when I came home, so I ate, and took a too long nap.
9/9/2018. Went for a walk today with the husband & the neighbor .  We found these beautiful roses in the "hood!  We definitely got in our two miles. 

 I also washed clothes.
   

9/8/2018. Went for a walk today with the husband & the neighbor.  I watered all the outdoor plants. I got takeout from Chef Chu's today, so yummy 😋😋😋.

9/7/2018. I updated the FF web site & took myself for a nice walk.  My sister & I also called our cousin regarding some administrative items.

9/6/2018. The wonderful cleaning people came today.  I watered all the inside plants. Today was my sister & brother-in-law's 49th wedding anniversary 👰🏻🤵🏼🥂.  I made them a nice e-card with their original wedding picture.  Did some work for FF.

9/5/2018. I finished the sorting & packing in the garage today, got my car washed & actually parked it in the garage!  I visited my hairdresser & shopped at Trader Joes.  It is very nice to be able to do a few things independently for the family.

9/4/2018. I I took care of some administrative matters.  Randy made us stir fry hash browns with tofu & spinach 😋😋😋!  I also worked on sorting some very old things in the garage. 

9/3/2018. I organized all the pictures from the Giants game to send out to the other attendees & sent them out. It is my sister's birthday today.  I made her a nice e-card with Il Volo singing to her! 

9/2/2018. I updated the FF web site.
9/1/2018. It was our cousin Annie's funeral today.  I did not attend.  The trip would have required 6 hours in a car and I did not feel up to that.  Annie was only 33. The husband & I shopped at Costco today.  It's a good way for me to get my 2 miles of walking in just going up & down the aisles & of course snacking!  I updated the FF web site.