Good morning. Another brilliant moon morning and a decent day ahead. This is our Thanksgiving weekend and the leaves are really putting on a show. So are the geese - my red car is now a polka-dot one! I should remember to put it in the barn overnight.

Yesterday's trip to town was good. I do have staples now and the haircut at Danny's new shop was great. I did get lured into the Chinese Buffet place which gave me a 2 pound gain this morning. Salt certainly does a number on me! The good thing is that is leaves soon.

Today I have a mess of banking and accounting to clear and some cheques to mail off to the summer staff. (We shorted them a bit - not our fault - so they will all be getting a $370 cheque which I am sure will delight them!) I need to get a sack of change for the Festival tomorrow - must take a fierce guard dog with me. I'll spend the afternoon at the Hall setting up for the breakfast and bake sale.

Whoops! It's after six and time to crank up the day. I am so glad there is nothing happening this evening except a possible early bedtime with my book. Tomorrow will start really early at the Hall and Mill and end after dark with a drive home from turkey dinner at Jim's the in-laws. Sunday will definitely be a day of rest!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving Ruth! Do your kids live close to you?

Sorry I haven't checked in in the last couple of days. Things got quite serious with my parents - but I think (cautiously) that the episode is over and one very good thing is that my dad is scheduled to see someone at an aging center for a cognitive eval. I'm not sure he knows that is what he is doing; I think he thinks he is going to see a psychiatrist (I know it sounds weird, but that would be much more acceptable to my father than being referred for a cognitive eval). His dr. is now aware of what is going on, and that wouldn't have happened if things hadn't reached a crisis point, so that's good. I'm crossing my fingers that everything stays quiet and he actually makes it to the appointment on Tuesday, because once that happens I think there will be some movement around issues that have been present for a while. My parents live 3 hours away and are very private, and my mom hasn't wanted me to come up during this and doesn't want me to come up for the appointment, so I have to just sit tight and wait. Good thoughts and prayers would be appreciated!

Of course, my eating has been off too...I've been able to be good during the day but veer off course at night. I guess I should not put too much pressure on myself and just be glad I've been able to keep it together during the day!

Today is just work, and then a quick drink with a friend after work. I'd like to do a little cooking when I get home - we're going away for the weekend, and I want to be able to relax on Sunday night. Hope everyone has a great day today.

Good morning, Mathilda. My son Jim lives in Ottawa - 75 miles away but my DIL's folks are in Kemptville which is half the distance and always include em in family events. My daughter and her family are far, far away on Vancouver Island.

It is so difficult dealing with aging parents. In my case, Dad declines physically while Mother declined mentally. That made for a very bad situation and they both ended up in assisted living. Be kind to yourself because it will resolve itself with time - just so hard now.

Good morning chicks, and it's a definite TGIF! I actually fell back asleep after DH's alarm this AM, so maybe I can sleep in tomorrow?

Matilda - so sorry to hear of your parents. My father had bad dementia for years before passing (never mind couldn't walk or talk). I'm a little nervous to see what happens to mom - she's a pretty tough (and stubborn) bird.

Ruth - can I be on a list for that check too? Sounds like those kids worked hard and deserve it.

We are packed again today. My colleague did stop by with her baby yesterday, I sure don't envy her! I'm doing what you do Matilda - eat well during the day, and not very well at night. TOM surprised me yesterday though, that explains some of it!

My turn for the shower...

It's definitely TGIF but not the 11th yet! I don't want to lose a day of my weekend already, Ruth!

I plan to go to the Verizon store as soon as they open to try to get my bill straightened out. If you remember the big fiasco a few weeks ago when I talked to them about lowering my rates when I renewed my contract with them? Well, the bill came and it's NOT lower; in fact it's $20 higher than it previously was. Discussing it over the phone was not an option, so I'm going to discuss it with the salesperson I originally dealt with. Wish me luck!

Afterwards, I have grocery shopping, then a lunch date with Dad and sorting his meds and paying his bills for the next week, then I have a 2:30 appt. for my flue shot. In between all that, I want to try to get the house cleaned and do the laundry. Oh! And the grandkids are home today.

Matilda, I'm so sorry about the situation with your parents and hope it all gets resolved satisfactorily soon.

Thanks for all the warm wishes, everyone. Yes, it's a bad situation, but I'm hopeful now that some real issues will start being addressed. Makes me think about my own aging, and how I want to handle it. A move to assisted living would really be the best thing for my parents, I feel.

Good Morning

Drizzle here....we're headed to the pool....then to an AA meeting....then to a nap....chiropractor....then a evening documentary produced by the son of DH's geology professor, the one he's gone to Grand Canyon with. Tomorrow, I head over early to complete the rental before folks move in Sunday.

Matilda, so glad things are moving in the right direction for your folks. So stressful!

Take care everyone!

Hey ladies: Happy Friday evening to all!

Ruth, I will echo the others and say let's not skip days, please. I want my long weekend!
Matilda, I hope things are calmer now. That whole aging parent thing is tough. Personally, I think I will move to a senior community with different levels of care available when it is my turn.
Cottage, I had to nag and argue with Verizon to get my rebates last spring when we bought new phones. It was not fun! Hope you got your plan straightened out.
Tammy, at least busy days go by quickly...
Debbie, why do I have the feeling "heading over early" means "way too early" by my standards.

Have a great evening, everyone!

Ruth - I skipped the ninth, I guess. You're not the only one who can't keep the date straight!