Routine in Aberdeen...

 

Sorry for the bad rhyme in the title, but this article about a new practice in Aberdeen, Scotland's A&Es (ERs).   They are making it routine for everyone needing lab work to be automatically tested for HIV, hepatitis & other blood borne illnesses.  They had success with their trial run & plan to keep the practice.  I've thought this should be standard for years.  It could help people be diagnosed & treated sooner.

The benefit drama continues.  We started our plan yesterday & will continue this week.  It doesn't look like the asshats in DC will get things fixed anytime soon.   I don't know how this will play out.  I hate this.

It's still dark & raining.  We got over 2" yesterday.  It came down slowly all day & night.   There will be more.   That could help get the area to this month's rainfall average.

That's all for now, take care.

Cya...

Off Schedule Morning...

 

The beginning of this week is going to be busy.  We're having to go shopping this morning instead of tomorrow.   Tomorrow, we'll need to take the van to the mechanic & head over for an appointment.  For the moment, other than normal stuff, that should be it for the week.  Still, it's ramping things up with early mornings.

There's some drama going on in our lives at the moment.  It doesn't directly entail me, but it could affect our household.  It's hard to tell how things will play out.  I hope once all is said & done, the troublesome party is shut out for good.  All some people can ever do is bring you stress, issues & harm.  

That's all for now, take care.

Cya...

Of Course It Did...

 

We went out for to see a movie yesterday.  It was for my birthday.  Between my birthday bad luck & the car's BS lately, I was pretty anxious about the trip.  I nearly suggested just not going.  The car started fine, but it stalled out on us on the way home.  It started again, but it still died. 

Fall is here & I'm already having issues.  This car drama is ramping up.  It's getting hard for me to go do things.  I'm just too anxious about the damn car breaking down.  

My Autumn issues are here.  The ragweed is hellish.  The car issues are stupidly frustrating.  I'm not sleeping as well as I'd like.  We had to get up early to run the car back to mechanic for the umpteenth time.  I'm tired, nervous & just want to stop.  I'm getting close to the point where I just can't anymore.

That's my beginning of September, my beginning of 59 & like always it sucks horribly.  I'm pretty sure my birthday hates me.  At best it's just blah, most of the time, it screws me over.  Well September, I'm not overly fond of you either,.

Cya...

Need Some Down Time...

 

The last few days were hard.  It's been very hot & it will be again today.  Because of more scheduling blunders, it took an extra day to get the van back.  I think it's fixed.  

We spent a lot of time out in the heat yesterday & it was rough on us.  I doubt either of us got much good sleep last night.  An alleged storm rolled through & a main window had to be kept closed overnight.  That always makes the house extra humid.  Turned out to be a lot of lightning & no rain.

We have shopping & mail today.  Hopefully that's all & it goes well.  We need a cooler, less stressful day.  A least after tonight, things are supposed to cool down some.  If the overnights drop, I think we can handle the rest.

Take care.

Cya...

That's Awkward & Stressful....

 

As if the election wasn't already stressful enough, Biden dropped out of the race.  It's not like he was getting a lot of support from anyone.  The very things they bitched about with him, he's done forever.  But some people think it's time to move on to a younger person.  I can't disagree with that, but the timing sucks.

I can't really even make comment about anything else with this at the moment, nothing's set.  It's most likely Harris, but the DNC hasn't stated that yet.  There's still the issue of most viable running mate. 

I was already nervous about this election.  Now, I'm even more so.  All I can do is vote for whoever isn't trump or a trumper.

Cya...

Hello July...

 

Hello July, I hope you're a good month.  The last day of June turned out to be decent day for me, even it wasn't for anybody else.  For over the last decade, no matter the state of my health or well being, I did the majority of the work around the house.  That hasn't changed much.   I've made a decision, when I can I will make things easier on myself.

Yesterday had been the 1st day in a long time, all of June that I was having a decent day.  I wasn't sick, upset or seriously uncomfortable.  I planned on making sure I got through the day like that.  I made a decision that wasn't well received.  I did something early so I knew I'd feel like it.  Either way I was going to have to do it, no one else would.  But my choice did not please the house.  Oh well, I guess someone else could've undone it, but that would've required effort.

I could've let the reception bring me down.  But I decided to mostly ignore it.  I did what was best for me at the moment.  I was the only person that was going to that.  For the most part I had 1 decent day in June, even if others didn't.

It'd be nice if there were more decent days this month.  Maybe others can get on board.  If not, I can't make them.  I have enough issues of my own to tackle.  That's the thing, I'm the person taking care of me or at least trying to.

Take are.  May the month be kind.

Cya...

Always More...

 

It seems there always has to be some drama.  I'm trying to fix an issue with a direct deposit & it's being contrary.  I may have fixed it.  I won't know until when the bank opens for business this week.  I'll see how this goes & then go from there.  

Really not up to much more at the moment.  Take care.

Cya...

Goodbye March & Hello April....

 

Since the holiday fell yesterday, I didn't do my monthly goodbye.  March started alright, but the drama piled on soon after.  Within the last month, maybe a little more, we've dealt with car issues, net issues & now some other things are lingering that are causing stress.  Goodbye March, you brought drama & some of it's lingering into April. 

Hello April, no more issues please.  It'd be nice to have decent weather & problems resolved.  I'm won't hold my breath.  Maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.  It could happen.

Take care.

Cya...

Post Renewals...

 

We thought we'd handled the renewal issue.  That wasn't the case.  My roomie got a text she needed to have an interview.   She had a rough time with this during her last renewal.  She got through the interview.  Now apparently there can be a random audit for people receiving benefits.  Just great, more hoops.  

The real issue is she felt targeted.  People like us often do.  We've been made to feel unwanted & suspect most of our lives.   When things like this happen, even if it wasn't, it feels aimed.   I haven't had to have an interview yet, but I might.   Now we wait.  

I was really hoping this round of renewals would go smoothly without drama.  That must have been too big an ask.  The thing is the people doing the interviews, already have all the info they need.  They can easily confirm any of it.  They just want to remind you what your place is.  This is nothing but a power play & waste of resources.

That's all for now, take care.

Cya...

Week 1...

 

We're just trying to get through December without any further screw ups or drama.  I don't have my hopes up.  We nearly made it through a day when my roomie got an issue in the mail.  After she spent more time on the phone, the matter seems to be resolved.  I guess we'll see.  It sucks you can't trust anyone just to do their jobs anymore without screwing you over or messing it up.  

We have no plans for today beyond trying to get past the beginning of the month's drama.  We need a serious down day.   If you're pushing drama, stress or stupidity move on to the next house.  We've had our fill here.

Take care.

Cya...

November Saturday...

 

Here's another November Saturday & I'm hoping for no drama.  A computer update gave me crap for hours yesterday.  It's resolved.  I'm only somewhat sure of what resolved it.  There's no certainty on that matter. 

Past that, yesterday, was alright.  We got a bit of a surprise.  The neighbors have a for sale sign on their home.  They've only been there 5 years.  But since then they had another kid & went through COVID.  There's a lot of reasons they could be selling.  Including they don't like the house or neighborhood.  I can't even take that personally.  There isn't a lot here & some of the people can get loud at times.

Still it's another change.  I wish the best for them & us.  Hopefully whoever buys it won't be difficult.  The price escalation on that house is nuts.  Since 2010, it has been bought 3 times.  The house belonged to an older gentlemen who had passed.   

The 1st sale went for 16K after the house set empty for years.  The buyer was a slumlord & did halfass reinvations.  The roof & HVAC system he installed were subpar & have had a lot of issues.   After some renters, he sold it an near retirement woman for 96K in 2014.  It made her house poor, so she sold it in 2018 for 103K.  5 years later with the same realtor & no improvements the new owners are asking 160K.  The house & neighborhood are actually in worse shape then when they bought the place.  I think this might be a rough sell.  That's a 10X increase in 13 years.

That's it for now.  It's a Saturday & for now the PC is doing fine.  We might have new neighbors soon.  Not really happy about that.  Glad I wasn't invested in these folks.   

Take care.

Cya...

Still Off...

 

I'm feeling a little better.  I probably won't be over this until the phone drama is settled.  I'd like the sun to be shining, but it's fairly dim.  In a few weeks the time change happens.  I'll be glad for more light, but I never really handled the last time change.  February has become a difficult month for me.  March wasn't any better last year.  I'm really over being tired, anxious & strung out.   It'd be great for things to just work like they're supposed to.  It'd be nice if I still had good months or least times of the year.

That's all for now.  Tomorrow is President's Day, so mail will be off.  The following Monday I have an appointment with my primary care.  

Cya...

More Drama....

 

I don't feel well enough for this to be a long post.  There was a lot more phone drama yesterday.  I don't know if it's sorted or not.  We won't until the bills made available.  This was undue stress.  I let it work me up a lot & it trashed me & my stomach.  I felt twitchy, nauseous & exhausted by the time we were home.  Later my stomach was achy & causing a lot of trips to the bathroom.  I feel better so far, but not great.  My stomach's still weird & the bathroom's calling.

Take care.

Cya...

New Phone...

 

We got new phones.  It's been something alright.  I'm sure I'll get used to them, but for now, ugh.  I've got to get around, so this will be short.  We have to handle shopping this morning.  It's cold, but at least it's brighter.

That's all for now, take care.

Cya...

Hangover...

 

I guess December didn't have a chance to be a decent month.  There was too much hangover from November issues.  I'm tired of their constant presence & the drama these issues cause.   I've got to get cleaned  up & go run some errands.  It'd be nice if things went well.   I have no hoped for that actually happening.

Take care.

Cya...

Car Drama Again...

 

There's some drama with the van.  It didn't want to start  yesterday.  It  was either call AAA, the mechanic or try to jump it.  I don't have the best of luck with jumping cars, but it worked this morning.  Now, I need to go drive this thing for a while.  Hopefully, this will work  & hold.  I hate car drama.

Cya...

2nd Friday...

 

It's the 2nd Friday of 2021 & the high emotion & drama are ongoing. This may not calm down for a while, at least not until after the inauguration. Even then, there's going to be a lot scars, high emotion, drama & anguish.  This last bit the orange asshat's term may be the most socially destructive event of this country's history.  It's at least in the top 10.

I have no idea when articles will return to normal.  It may take a bit.  Until then, I'll keep posting what I can.  Take care.

Cya...

Maybe Llama Has Moved On...

 

OK, maybe the drama llama has moved on.  I tested the car this morning & it seems to be working.  It started & the tire pressure read normal. I hope this settled.  We've had enough of the alpaca fracas & other crappy issues.

That's about it for this morning.  I need to get around.  My roomie has some place to be shortly.   It's a little brighter this morning, but still cold.  Maybe we can finish out 2020 without more drama.

BTW, it's great the vaccinations are rolling out.

Cya...

Car Drama...

 

Car drama continues.  It took forever for them to get the door handle fixed.   Now the battery's dead.  I'm trying to jump it.  So far that isn't working.  Looks like it's time to call someone.

More tomorrow.

Cya...

Fickle, Distracted, In Need Of Drama...

As a nation we're a magician's dream.  With a little prattling, razzle-dazzle & we'll look anywhere & believe/oppose almost anything.  We have the attention span of a gnat.

At the beginning of the year we were into an impeachment, a British prince & Australian wildfires.  Then COVID came on the scene & we were in denial & then angry about how it was handled.  There were protests againsts masks, stimulus issues & social distancing.   That's just a quick glance at the 1st 5 months of 2020.

Now we're dealing with cop violence & reactionary riots.   There's lootings, violence & agitation.   This looks like it, the big thing that could bring change.  Trump's hiding & fist-waving.  Biden's talking to people.  But what about next week?

Soon, some people who think they've worked this drama for all it's worth, will find another.    Then they'll protest over that.   Rampaging, rioting, violent belittling, judging & accusing are the new sports of our culture.  Smoking, drinking & eating fatty foods may be bad for you.  But maybe they were giving people other ways to vent.  A lot of them only rage now.  It's their new drug & they like it.  

Welcome to the crucible.

Cya...