Last Day Of May-2011-Boy Was It Hot!

It got to just about 90 degrees here today. I hated opening the windows to feed the critters. And I couldn't believe on this hot day that the guys were replacing windows on this building. Right above me too. Their scaffolding is still outside my window because they have to finish in the morning I guess. They were out there at 9 am. I closed my drapes till they were gone at 2:30. My birds were freaking out. Even after they were gone the scaffolding still scared them. Guess I'll be going through that tomorrow also till they take it down.
I stayed inside all day and watched the Casey Anthony trial on TV. Can't believe that girl. This trial will last a couple months they say. I've never watched a trial before except for bits of the OJ trial. Very interesting.
I was awake at 4:30 this morning because jasper wanted to get out of the water so bad. She was making all kinds of noise. I didn't want to get up but I did at 5:00 and never went back to bed. But I had to change my flange on my belly anyway and I cut my hair and by the time I took my shower and got dressed it was 6:30. All that stuff tires me out now. Even cutting my hair isn't as easy as it used to be because it's hard lifting my right arm up. Then my legs get so tired from standing so long.
Jasper still won't eat a thing. She's getting lighter and lighter. She's wasting away right before my eyes. I even tried to feed her some worms and she wouldn't touch them. That noise and vibration is still going every day and night, although I don't hear it as much with the air on. I let her out this evening because she was climbing the walls of the tub. Then she was walking all over the place till she finally settled down somewhere. I suppose I'll get woke up early again if she starts walking around.
They are having a little get together at coffee hour tomorrow morning for a lady that is moving over to Claxton Manor in Herkimer. Little Jeanette is 93 years old and can't be on her own any more. I really like her. I always make DVD's of my critters for her to watch. She will still be able to because she can have her own TV and some furniture there.
So I guess I better get to bed. I'm surprised I'm still awake. I tried to take a nap in the chair today but I never can. Never was a nap person.
I have to go out tomorrow. Hope my car won't make too much noise. I have to get it fixed one of these days when I get the funds from a family member. I haven't asked yet. It's not going to be as hot anyway.
Take care everyone.

Memorial Day-It's Sunny!-May 30, 2011

Remembering all the fallen soldiers who died to keep us free.

I'm glad this day turned out so well for those who have picnics and want to be outside. After all the rain it's so nice to see the sun. It is a bit warm though but I'm inside where it's comfortable and that's where I'm staying. I'm just being lazy today Watching some TV and the critters outside.
I'm worrying about my car. The pipe underneath has come off or has a hole in it. It's making quite a bit of noise now. Trying to figure out how the heck I'm going to get it fixed with no money. I am going to try and find someone that fixes cars on the side. maybe it just needs a clamp or a piece put on instead of buying a whole pipe. That car only has one long section so I'd have to buy that and they are very expensive. The muffler shops will rip me off as usual. I'll worry about that on Wednesday when I have to go out. It's always something. But I'd hate to lose my car. I can still get around so I want to drive as long as I can.
Tomorrow is going to be near 90 they say. Yuck! I can't stand the heat. Just hope my air conditioner keeps working all summer. I'd die without one now.
Have a nice Memorial day everyone.

May 28, 2011-Rain, Rain, Rain

We had a terrific thunderstorm last night! That lightening was real close. I had to open my shade so I could watch it better..I love storms as long as they aren't destructive. But I'm sure there was destruction somewhere after all that. I thought a tree out back got hit but I can't see anything out of place out there this morning. It sure did rain hard also. Everything is so wet. It won't be a good weekend for all those campers. It's going to be rainy at tomes today with more storms. They are scattered so we never know where they will hit. The worst part is it's going to get up in the 80's and near 90 and be humid. I'm glad I don't have to be outside.
I did go over to Walmart after 7 pm last night to pick up a few things. It wasn't raining when I went in but as I was in the check out line I heard the hard rain on the roof. It stopped before I went out the door. It was like a quick downpour. When I got home it was all dry here so I guess it didn't rain this side of the bridge at that time.
My thumb on my left hand, close to the wrist area, is hurting more than usual this morning. Makes it hard to get up. I have a back ache also. I'll take some Ibuprofen later. My thumb has been bothering me for months. Feels like the joint is out of whack sometimes.. Guess every time I go shopping it hurts more. Either from pushing the grocery cart or lifting bags. Probably both.
I've been up since 6 am. All those Starlings were making a racket outside. The babies are with the parents now and they make so much noise. It will be that way for over a month or more.
The fox parents were out there early also. Glad to see the storm didn't bother them. I always wonder if the little critters get killed by lightening. I'm sure some do.
I hope you all have a very nice weekend. Take care.

May 26, 2011-Hot And Humid

Yesterday I decided I'd better get out my air conditioner because the weather reports were calling for 80 degree days with high humidity. I was a bit tired after hauling it out of the closet. It's a portable so not too bad. had to connect the hoses and get the window part in. Then I remembered I didn't have any filter foam to put around it to keep the bugs out. I took the filter out of my air purifier because I won't have it on if the air is on. Washed that and then cut it up to fit in the spaces around the areas that I could see through. next time I go to Walmart I'll buy more to do it right.
Sure am glad it's on right now because it's real hot and humid outside. Glad I don't have to go out. I never could stand the heat.
I asked Nina if she could go to Agway for me so she did last night and she and the two girls came over. They stayed for a couple hours. It was nice to see the kids again.
Nina is all done teaching at the college. She's looking for a temporary job right now. This fall she will also teach a class at Griffiss one night a week.
Yesterday I watched a fox catch a squirrel and later in the day the weasel got a chipmunk. I didn't really care about the squirrel since I have so many around and the babies are on their own now. But I do feel bad about the chipmunk. That weasel will be wiping them all out this year.
I'm not feeling too bad these days. Did have a slight back ache last night and still do today from moving the air conditioner and a piece of furniture.
Now I'm going back to watch the trial on TV of Casey Anthony.
Take care everyone.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

I am so sick of that motor noise, although it has toned down at night now. But in the mornings it vibrates right through my body. Jasper still isn't sleeping well or eating at all. Yesterday afternoon I don't know how she got up there but she was on top of a cassette case next to my dresser. I had things folded on there and my package of mattress pads. She had them all over and was lying on top of them. Turtles are amazing. They can get into places that you would never think they could. I then was afraid she'd fall off so I put a pillow on the floor beneath her. They climb but will fall off high places. Then she got down eventually and slept under my bed all night till 5:30 this morning. Thank heavens for that. At least I got some sleep. Was up a couple times during the night though to go to the bathroom.
It's humid. I can't stand it. Looks like it might rain but I think maybe the sun might come out eventually. Scattered thunderstorms is what the radio said. So we could have a nice day with a little rain now and then.
I have to go to Walmart today. Not sure when though. I have to be in the mood. And feel good enough to go. Right now my back is hurting a bit. I have been taking Ibuprofen every day for that. It helps a lot. I took two yesterday.
It's our maintenance guy's birthday today so I better get a card made for him.
Have a nice day everyone.