What are you doing today?

[HoneyNut]

I have been really enjoying Chicago this week. I've learned a lot about getting around in the city and the bus and train systems (such as: push to get the door to open, took the bus driver and half the passengers yelling to me to 'PUSH!' to figure out how to get out! ha ha But it was a big step forward for me to go out the exit door because so far I'd clung so close to the driver in my anxiety to know which stop I should get out, that I was always leaving by the entrance door).

Chicago is so much cleaner and safer feeling than I expected. There is so much to do and see -- I could have stayed for the whole summer instead of 4 weeks and still had lots to explore.

Today I took a boat ride on Lake Michigan, then I simply wandered westward on foot amongst the many pedestrians, navigating through unfamiliar city roads until I found my way back to the train station, where I bravely entered through the north door (having previously only entered via the south or west doors -- any change at all makes me feel like courage is necessary!). I felt like a successful explorer of the American West!

Tomorrow will be the last day I will go downtown, and I am just going to spend it wandering around the parks & trail along the lake.

 

[Trila]

Having a tablet free day was a real eye opener for me. It showed me just how much I am capable of accomplishing, if I want to. Since my last booster shot (Nov), I have not felt right. Then I hurt my shoulder. Next it was COVID. I've become a pro at

Last Sun, I officially weighed more than I ever have in my entire life!!! (and I feel it!). So, it is time for a lifestyle change!!! Less sitting around, more getting stuff done! This means better time management and less internet. So far, these last few days have been really good...and I'm starting to feel better, too!

Yesterday's high was 103°F. Not unusual for my area. Mornings and evenings are for doing things outside. The hottest part of the day, that's when I'm inside cleaning, reading, internet, or watching a tv show.

Most of my outdoor work consisted of battling the Brush War. Dio bought an electric pole saw. What a difference that has made! In one hour he can accomplish what used to take a week! I've been attacking the lower growth with a big pair of lopping shears. The hardest part is dragging all of the branches away and tossing them into the woods. We still have a lot more to do, but I think we are starting to win!

I don't remember the last time I bought a steak....but it's been many years! Actually, I bought it as a treat for Memorial Day, but we were both so sick with COVID that we weren't even interested. Last Sun, Dio cooked it up on the grilled and it was perfect!!

Speaking of special treats, yesterday I made Fried Bologna and Onions!!! There was still some cucumber salad left to have as a side. Oh, my!!! That was soooo good! Tonight will be sausages on the grill. With all of this good eating, it no wonder what my weight has gone up! Lol

 

[dseag2]

Fairly quiet day. My partner was off, so we had lunch at the mall and walked both stories. I then went to Starbucks and read a good thriller for an hour while he enjoyed his day off.

I try to stay at home as little as possible these days because I might watch some of the late-night shows I've recorded the previous evening that cover everything that is going on in our country. Even if it is presented in a funny way, it is still depressing.

 

[Leann]

I have been really enjoying Chicago this week. I've learned a lot about getting around in the city and the bus and train systems (such as: push to get the door to open, took the bus driver and half the passengers yelling to me to 'PUSH!' to figure out how to get out! ha ha But it was a big step forward for me to go out the exit door because so far I'd clung so close to the driver in my anxiety to know which stop I should get out, that I was always leaving by the entrance door).

Chicago is so much cleaner and safer feeling than I expected. There is so much to do and see -- I could have stayed for the whole summer instead of 4 weeks and still had lots to explore.

Today I took a boat ride on Lake Michigan, then I simply wandered westward on foot amongst the many pedestrians, navigating through unfamiliar city roads until I found my way back to the train station, where I bravely entered through the north door (having previously only entered via the south or west doors -- any change at all makes me feel like courage is necessary!). I felt like a successful explorer of the American West!

Tomorrow will be the last day I will go downtown, and I am just going to spend it wandering around the parks & trail along the lake.

I love your travel vlogs @HoneyNut and your courage to explore the world around you. As I've said in other posts, for some reason I like traveling to Europe alone and explore whatever city I'm in but somehow can't/don't/won't do the same here in the US.

Where is your next destination after Chicago?

 

[Leann]

I had an appointment at 8:00a to have some work done on my car. I always have the work done at the dealer which is 40 min away. So I got up at 6:00a ( I am soooo NOT a morning person), showered and got ready, took the dog for a quick walk before leaving then headed out the door. I waited while they were doing the work on my car and spent the time reading on my Kindle. A few hours later the car was ready to go. I stopped for gas then made a few other stops on the way home. Got home walked the dog again, had some lunch, answered emails, did usual house stuff then took a nap for 2 hours because I felt sleep-deprived getting up so early. Made dinner, fed the fur baby and all of the usual evening stuff. Pleasant day all in all even though it was very hot here and the rain has moved in.

 

[HoneyNut]

Where is your next destination after Chicago?

Next is Columbus, Ohio. It was supposed to be Pittsburgh, PA but I was all freaked out arriving on crazy-busy highways after dark the day I got to Chicago so I decided to only drive a distance that I can leave at my normal late morning start time and still arrive in daylight.
I hope I don't die of boredom in Ohio after all the fun excitement of the big city.

 

[Leann]

People watching at airports is always interesting to me. Wondering about their life story, where they from, where they are going. My imagination can create entire stories about them and it is the best entertainment going while trapped waiting to get back into a flying tube.

I do much the same!

 

[Trish]

Getting packed for a trip to the coast. Not sure how long we are going for, just going to see how the weather goes so, if I am quiet for a while, you will know we are having too much fun.

 

[Alligatorob]

Resting, yesterday was 14 hours of fishing, today is a cleanup and down day. Caught some grouper and snapper. Not so many or big as on other trips, but nothing to complain about. It is fishing...

 

[katlupe]

Today I am not going anywhere. Presently it is raining so not going outside either unless it clears up. I wanted to try going for a walk every morning before it gets hot but will have to try just walking in my hall for today. I think I will do food prep today for the next few days but not sure what I will be prepping yet.

 

[hollydolly]

It's sunny here, altho' much cooler than yesterday thankfully.. it has spotted with rain for about 10 minutes , but that looks like it's over now. I'm feeling the affects of yesterdays' heavy garden work so I'm going to just take it easy today. ..and not got plans for anything at all.

A new pair of secateurs are due to arrive today, but I think that's the height of any excitement

 

[Trila]

I had an appointment at 8:00a to have some work done on my car. I always have the work done at the dealer which is 40 min away. So I got up at 6:00a ( I am soooo NOT a morning person), showered and got ready, took the dog for a quick walk before leaving then headed out the door. I waited while they were doing the work on my car and spent the time reading on my Kindle. A few hours later the car was ready to go. I stopped for gas then made a few other stops on the way home. Got home walked the dog again, had some lunch, answered emails, did usual house stuff then took a nap for 2 hours because I felt sleep-deprived getting up so early. Made dinner, fed the fur baby and all of the usual evening stuff. Pleasant day all in all even though it was very hot here and the rain has moved in.

I like those kind of days. Stuff gets done, but it's mostly laid back and easy.

 

[Trila]

People watching at airports is always interesting to me. Wondering about their life story, where they from, where they are going. My imagination can create entire stories about them and it is the best entertainment going while trapped waiting to get back into a flying tube.

@Pecos @CinnamonSugar
You reminded me of this song...

 

[Trila]

Sorry. I need to go to the store and no car so riding my broom right now

That's my line!!!!

 

[Trila]

I have just had shower and got my hair in rollers for the first time despite the thumbless wonder hand.
Been two months now and finally free of dressing but I keep it covered at the stump. Can't bear to look at it yet.
Now waiting for referral appt call on eyebrow pimple.....will give it another week, then I will start 'screaming'...
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I see from your pix that you are looking fantastic! It's good that you continue to take care of yourself!

You have gone through so much lately, and you are still able to keep a sense of humor! You are such an inspiration!

 

[Sliverfox]

Looks like Mac has my day planned.
He's pawing at me & whining,,,play time?

 

[moviequeen1]

The birdies woke me at 4:30am,tried to go back to sleep for longer time, got up at 6
I walked downstairs outside to our community garden watered the plants,walked 2X around the garden circle back upstairs to my apt{3rd floor}
After breakfast,I strolled 6 blocks to local Price Right grocery store for couple things,took the bus home. I timed it perfectly,was back home within 45 min
Its a beautiful,2nd summer day temps 80 with no humidity, read NYT while eating lunch,this afternoon go sit out in our garden for about 1hr,read local paper when I come back in,do couple games on my smartphone. I've been going to bed lately at 10:15, I seem to doze in my chair watching TV LOL!

 

[JaniceM]

Made coffee- stovetop coffee pot. Had to walk up to convenience store to get bus fare, went to grocery store and shopped, and still got back while coffee was still warm enough to drink.

 

[oldpop]

Reorganizing my work room.

 

[StarSong]

Worked on the pool this morning. Planning to be very lazy the rest of the day!

 

[unoriginalussername]

porkbelly burnt ends for a meeting this evening.

 

[Mizmo]

I see from your pix that you are looking fantastic! It's good that you continue to take care of yourself!

You have gone through so much lately, and you are still able to keep a sense of humor! You are such an inspiration!

Well thank you for those kinds words.

I try to keep 'above it' as they say but hard sometimes and especially in this past hour.
The checkup on my thumb amputation which was next Monday has been cancelled.
No reason, no excuse...it will be rescheduled.
I phoned to see if they could tell me approximately when that would be but the answer I immediately got was the message box is full.
I can put that message on my own home phone so this is just more BS from the medical system here....

 

[JustBonee]

Not doing much at all today .. over 100 now.

 

[Jules]

I had to borrow this from @Mizmo




Went to the drug store early this morning and instead of the two of my prescription they had four and I’d have to come back this afternoon. That would be a third visit and it wouldn’t be possible for me to return until Sunday. The staff are obviously overworked, (I’ll give them a pass on saying they’re incompetent), and they should be provided with white jackets that are pristine and not ragged. Absolutely poor management. I talked to the staff at a nearby grocery store and they have a new pharmacy system so I’m going back to them.

The frustrating part of me having four of this prescription is that it has to be kept refrigerated so I have to find a special spot that doesn’t have random freezing. Half an hour later they sent a text that they’re giving me complimentary enrolment in automatic refills when it’s time to reorder. I have to opt out of this, which I don’t believe is legal in Canada.

This afternoon I started to make bran muffins and didn’t pull out all the ingredients ahead of time. Half finished and realized I didn’t have any bran. Walked the km to the store and all over it searching and seems they don’t have any bran either.

After all this I’m just sitting here venting.

I did get some laundry done today.

 

[Mizmo]

I had to borrow this from @Mizmo

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Went to the drug store early this morning and instead of the two of my prescription they had four and I’d have to come back this afternoon. That would be a third visit and it wouldn’t be possible for me to return until Sunday. The staff are obviously overworked, (I’ll give them a pass on saying they’re incompetent), and they should be provided with white jackets that are pristine and not ragged. Absolutely poor management. I talked to the staff at a nearby grocery store and they have a new pharmacy system so I’m going back to them.

The frustrating part of me having four of this prescription is that it has to be kept refrigerated so I have to find a special spot that doesn’t have random freezing. Half an hour later they sent a text that they’re giving me complimentary enrolment in automatic refills when it’s time to reorder. I have to opt out of this, which I don’t believe is legal in Canada.

This afternoon I started to make bran muffins and didn’t pull out all the ingredients ahead of time. Half finished and realized I didn’t have any bran. Walked the km to the store and all over it searching and seems they don’t have any bran either.

After all this I’m just sitting here venting.

I did get some laundry done today.

I can see why you need a vent too.....
That little squiggly guy was made by me for venting a long time ago when there was a lot of free fun stuff on the internet so do take good care of him.
BTW, I never heard of complimentary enrolment refills but we are in different provinces.....