A night out, and a trip to the doctor

I finally went to the doctor today and got some antibiotics.  I also had a strep test done, but that was negative.  I was wiped out afterwards, but feel a little better now.

Last night I went to the soft opening of Naughty Girl Donuts in Sterling.  It was fun and I got a gift bag and purchased a couple of donuts for Dan and a cupcake for me.

I saw a couple of people that I knew and met up with one of my BNI family members.

I signed up for rock painting class on Sunday.  I’ve been wanting to try it, and a friend signed up making it show up in my Facebook feed, so decided I’d go.  I’m looking forward to it since it’ll give me a chance to try it without spending too much to try it out.

Catching up again....

Man, I’ve been terrible at trying to get this blog thing going again! So here I am, trying to catch up again. I now have a keyboard for my iPad so hopefully, I’ll be a little better.

Today and yesterday have been lazy days.  Yesterday, I felt sick with a sore throat (that’s been around since Tuesday), so just did some online shopping. Today, we went out to lunch and to Walgreens and then started with the holiday decorations.

Thanksgiving, Dan’s family came over (his mom, and her husband Harry, and his sister Donna and her husband Bill). It was the first meeting between Donna, Bill and Theo.  Theo did so well with everything - the cooking, the people, the food sitting around, etc.

Before everyone came over, we watch the National Dog Show presented by Purina on TV.  Of course, I was looking fo the Shar Pei - I was shocked to see that the handler was the breeder that I know!

The Daily Zed: Feeling Better

Zed is feeling better today.  Yesterday was scary.  It was the worst we have ever seen him.  His back legs were so wobbley, but he didn't fall down any (we can call him Mr. Weeble).

Around 1:30 am, he woke me up.  Did his little shake to wake up and started to head off of the bed.  Luckily, we had a baby gate up at the top of the stairs, so he didn't get far.  I picked him up and brought him downstairs.  He went to his water and then I asked if he wanted to go out.  He was outside for a few minutes, so I think he pooped (which didn't happen at all yesterday during the day).

This morning and today, he is much better.  Still a little wobbley, but not too bad.  I talked to our vet this morning and since he's better today, we are keeping him on an aspirin regimen for about a week.  Since the aspirin works, that will be our plan of attack for flairups unless they get really bad.

We don't know for sure, but we think it is probably a slip disc that flairs up.  We think he just did too much on Christmas Day (up and down the stairs and jumping on and off furniture).  We will be limiting the jumping and climbing for a few days, and in the future.

It was hard yesterday.  Just the thought of him being sick made us both so emotional.  We would not be able to handle losing Zed anytime soon.

The Daily Zed: Not Feeling Well

Baby Boy isn't feeling well today.  He was slow getting up this morning and then starting shivering.  He hasn't "shaked" yet today - that's when you know a pup doesn't feel well.  Zed has had days like this before, but it's usually from playing to much the day before.  He isn't yelping, so he isn't in too much pain when moving (which isn't much).

I've given him a baby aspirin, so hopefully he will feel better soon.  He ate some white rice, but I haven't seen him drink anything yet.

I will say it, we have been overprotective of him this month because of losing Esa.  I'm just hoping he'll sleep it off and feel better by the evening.

Adventures: Catching Up

The last week (and this holiday weekend) has been slow and uneventful.  Dan has been sick (and home) since Wednesday and Saturday went to the doctor and was diagnosed with the flu.  It was weird because it wasn't like a full blown flu like you would think, but he was tested & came back positive with it.

I have also been under the weather but nothing out of the ordinary - minor sinus stuff and then an upset tummy yesterday.  Stuff that happens every once in awhile.  Of course I blame hubby!  He's the one that has been sick & was trying to get me sick!

Now, Dan could have become sick because we were out and about the weekend before.  Saturday was a busy day for us.  First we had a birthday party for our 3 year old neighbor then that evening, we went to see Burnt Orange at Duke's Lounge in Warrenton, VA.  We met up with Dan's sister & husband for a little bit.  But the main reason to go was to meet up with Paul who is the singer with Burnt Orange.  We go way back to when I was skating & playing hockey (in the early 90's).  Paul played guitar at our wedding too.  It was great to see Paul and catch up after so many years.

We did have a visitor to our sick household this weekend (plans that were made before the sickness came on).  Esa's best friend, Sable (who lives 4 doors away), came over while her family was gone on a family outing Saturday evening & Sunday during the day.

The girls playing.

As you can see, Sable was right at home with us.

Zed wasn't too happy the first night Sable was here - just because she has so much energy, that plus she was taking away attention from his mama & daddy-o.

Adventures: Even Dogs Have Bad Days

Poor Zed.  The last two days have been bad for him. 

Every once in awhile, he has some stiffness in his shoulder area.  Usually we just assume it's from him & Esa playing too hard.  Zed has to basically jump up to grab Esa when they are playing.

This time, it was his back leg.  It was like he didn't have control of it or something.  He wasn't in pain or yelping from pain (he has done that before).  He didn't let it stop him from walks or anything (we made sure that there was no playing between the kids).

All I could think of was the first episode he had when we took him to the emergency vet & they said that one day, he could wake up paralyzed - it was common in small dogs.  Our vet (and good friend) said she thought it was just from playing too hard and he pulled something. (FYI-emergency vets sometimes prepare you for the worst to cover themselves).

Of course, we all know as you get older, you get aches & pains that cannot be explained.  So we keep an eye on the pups when they play so Zed has an even playing field with Esa.  Esa is really good at laying down when she is playing with Zed.

Diagnosis is that Zed gets a little inflamed from playing too hard or whatever.  Baby aspirin is the key (and pain meds if it's too much).  Yesterday morning, we gave him a baby aspirin and then last night, I made him sit under the heating pad.  I guess it worked.  He seems a LOT better today.  We are going to (try to) limit the activity & hope for the best.

I'm not ready to let him go yet....<3

Adventures: We all have aches & pains

We all have aches and pains and it is no different for my buddy, Zed.

He seemed alright last night until after his (much needed) bath.  After that, he was shivering - I thought he was just cold, but then I could tell something wasn't right.

I think him & Esa must have played a little too hard yesterday evening and he's a little stiff.  They were outside & I heard Esa barking, so I'm assuming they were playing at the time.  Usually they have some playtime inside so I'm watching them (to make sure that they don't get too rough because of Zed).

During the night, I heard him whimpering a couple of times (from being in pain).  He seems to be moving ok but slow today and Dan said he hasn't heard any whimpering from him.

We have given him a low dose aspirin and he'll get some anti-inflamatory meds tomorrow.  This episode is definitely not as bad as some in the past - which is good, but still, we hate to see him in pain. : (

I'm sick? What?

So I had blood work scheduled today to followup on the new cholesterol medicine I started about 3 months ago.

I haven't been feeling too well the last couple of days.  Since midlast week, my sinuses have been bothering me and this weekend was terrible with a sinus headache all weekend.  Then this morning, when I was getting ready for work I realized I have a popped blood vessel in my eye!

Crazy right?  I've only had this once before and it's weird - you don't feel anything (and your sight isn't different), but then you look in the mirror - scary!

Anyway, while I was at the doctor's I asked her to check my sinuses since they had been bothering me.  Next thing I know, I'm getting diagnosed with acute bronchitis/sinusitis - WHAT?!

I feel pretty good - tired so I've been resting a bit (ever since Saturday with the headaches), but the doctor told me to stay home for 72 hours!

Luckily, I can check e-mail from home and I don't have much going on this week.  Here's to a relaxing couple of days.

Weekend update

The goal this weekend was to get all updated on Quicken (our money software).  Last year, I switched to Quicken since Money was no longer being updated : (  I have had a hard time switching over to Quicken.  The whole switch would have been easier if Money was able to transfer into Quicken, but sadly, it wasn't able to.  I basically had to start from scratch on everything.  Money was so much easier, but I like the fact that Quicken can download all entries from accounts (especially helpful with investment accounts!).  Needless to say, since I don't really care for Quicken, I have been slacking on updating entries and reconciling accounts.  Anyway, most of the weekend was spend updating and reconciling accounts.  I feel good that I'm basically up-to-date.

Saturday, Hubby & I went to the Loudoun County Public Library Annual Booksale.  I get lost in the books.  There are so many books I want to read.  Most of the books are $1 or $2 and there is everything - movies, cds, cassette & vhs tapes, and games.  Unfortunately, all of the games were gone by the time we got there, but Dan made a mental note (or should I say, asked me to remind him) to go to the sale the 1st day next year.  I think we did really well - we ended up spending $44 with 2 bags full of books (hard cover & paperback), music, & movies.

Sunday, was a little weird with the pups.  Esa started biting at one of her "growths/warts" and it started bleeding - quite a bit.  I got some perioxide out and used a cotton ball to wipe.  Pups was not happy - she basically growled, turned and mouthed my arm (no biting).  She was immediately fine (since I stopped and she let me pet her), but I could tell it was bothering her.  She's been licking it (which I know is how dogs clean their wounds).  I think it made her sick though.  She threw up around 5 pm - mostly bile, but one whole treat.  After that I could tell she felt better.  But then about an hour later, Zed threw up - mostly bile, but a couple of treats!  CRAZY!  He wasn't acting sick at all - it came out of the blue.  I'm thinking sympathy sickness - LOL.  Neither one had eaten their breakfast, but I didn't really think anything about it.

So, I made up some rice for them.  No problem eating that!  Then they ate their breakfast.  Silly puppies - rice is the cure-all!

Down and out for the last couple of days.

Nov 10, 2008


down and out for the last couple of days.

Oh man, what a week.

What I didn't write in the last blog was on the 31st, I woke up in the middle of the night and thought I was going to get sick. So the rest of the weekend, I didn't have too much of an appetite. Well, Monday, I started getting the sore throat (the first symptom of a sinus infection) and by Wednesday, I was bad. Thursday, I went to the doctor and started the antibiotics. Then it really kicked in. I was lucky to make it around the block with Esa and Thursday night, I did NOT sleep. I was WIDE awake – I was sitting on the couch (because I couldn't lay down without getting stuffed up) and watching TV – which usually puts me to sleep. NOPE. I think I finally fell asleep for maybe an hour around 4 a.m., woke up and fell back to sleep until Esa woke me up around 5:45 a.m. – she had a good night's sleep in the bed by herself!

Friday, I was still wide awake all day – not even a nap. Just really weird for me. Ended up starting to get up and around (like doing laundry and walking Esa around the block twice) – but mostly just watching TV. I FINALLY got a pretty good night's sleep (in bed at that!). I woke up once during the night, but that was it. Saturday was just hanging around the house, still not feeling that great, but went on longer walks with Esa and Dan.

Yesterday was back in the groove. Lunch at Chipotle and then grocery shopping. Today, back at work – coughing, but feeling good.

Unfortunately, I think Esa got a little something – her tummy hasn't been feeling well the last 2 days. It hasn't been fun (for Dan) (trying) to pick up after her.

I wonder if dogs mirror their owners when the owners don't feel good. I know she senses that I didn't feel well. She was so good. She didn't beg to walk longer or play a lot when we were home alone.

today’s activities

Sep 1, 2008

today’s activities


So we ended up going to Golden Corral for lunch. YUMMY! I had never been to Golden Corral – Dan, on the other hand, worked there and had me all set up for potato skins. What happens – no potato skins.

Then it was off to Super Walmart for groceries. I have never grocery shopped in a Super Walmart. All I can say is NO Heluva Good dip! At least in French Onion – So goes shopping for items at Walmart – probably Heluva Good wouldn't discount so Walmart went to Kraft.

We ended up getting back home around 3 p.m. (of course, we didn't leave until about 11 a.m.

Then I was exhausted (since I didn't get my morning nap) so I laid down – next thing I know, it's 5 p.m. – and I don't feel well – my tummy and head were hurting. So needless to say, we are just hanging out tonight. We spent some time on the beach – Esa can go on the beach before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m.

Maybe we'll watch some videos or something – We picked up "Stand By Me" and "Lemony Snickett" for $5 each at Walmart today – plus we brought some.

The Weekend Update

Aug 4, 2008

the weekend update

This weekend did not go as planned. I really wanted to go to Ram's Head to see the Rock n' Roll Fantasy Camp, King's X, and Extreme, BUT Dan's work got in the way. Work was stressful last week for him and Saturday, he kept getting calls and then Sunday, he ended up going in. Him going in ruined our plans to go over to the neighbor's house for a cookout. L Despite Dan working the majority of the weekend, I felt like I got stuff done at home – straightening out the guest room, weekly cleaning (dusting and vacuuming), bills, groceries, laundry, etc.

We are still trying to get on a schedule where we do all the house chores (cleaning and such) during the week (see www.flylady.net). I think the grocery shopping is still going to happen on the weekend, but that works since we usually go out to eat them anyway.

Countdown to when the niece arrives! Mae & VJ should be down either Saturday or Sunday and Mae will be staying with us for 2 weeks. I'm sure a lot of shopping (with me) will be happening and a lot of game playing (with Dan). Esa will enjoy having another person around to spoil her. Not sure how long VJ is staying – probably just the weekend.

I ended up going to the chiropractor first thing this morning. I was starting to be in pain. I waited a week too long. If I don't go at least once a month, I get all stiff. I'm sure the beds I was sleeping in on vacation didn't help! Dan's at home today. Since he worked the majority of the weekend, he's taking today as a "weekend" day.

So, Friday, I started thinking about how to use my dayplanner (again!). It seems every 6 months, I change my mind on how to use it. Right now, I have 2 – one for work and one for home. So during the (work) day, I have calendars out. Six months ago, it seemed a good idea – I want work and home separate, but it is only one life – I hate the idea of carrying my bulky planner back and forth though (and that's with only one month in it). Any ideas would be appreciated!

Entry for August 22, 2007

Entry for August 22, 2007
08/22/2007 07:15 pm
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I stayed home from work today. My sinuses were bothering me - and still are. All I could think is because it's been raining for the last couple of days, the mold in the office is out in full force and I've been staying in the office the last couple of days.



So, I took Esa for a walk (about an hour) then finally took a nap. Dan twisted my arm to go to Chipotle, then came home. I tried to take another nap, but couldn't fall asleep. After Dan went to work, Esa and I went for another walk (another hour). I tried to sleep again, but no luck. Esa took a nap though. Then, she wanted to go out for another walk - another 20 minutes.



We just can't keep her inside now a days since it's so cool out. She has been loving this weather.



I've been hanging out watching a couple of movies. The Break-up with Jennifer Aniston & Vince Vaughn and right now, Shakespeare in Love.

Entry for July 15, 2007

Entry for July 15, 2007
07/15/2007 07:58 pm
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Finished work with a BAD headache - sinuses were killing me. Came home, took some meds and fell asleep.



While at work, Dan called and asked me to stop at the grocery store to pick up some wet dog food - Esa wasn't eating at all and seemed sick. So, stopped at the grocery store before going home. I could tell Esa wasn't feeling good - and boy did her tummy say so - just gurgling away. BUT, by the time I got up from my nap, Esa was up and around and is now acting fine now. We did start to put some water in her dry food, so maybe we'll start doing that. I guess just like humans, sometimes the tummy just gets upset.



Dan also mentioned when he called that the shutters that I bought didn't fit in the window - they were too small. I could have sworen I measured them right. When I got home, the shutters were downstairs and Dan's like I brought them to install them. I'm like - they're for the master bath - Dan "NO WONDER THEY DIDN'T FIT!" LOL! So is my life with Dan.



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Just realized that Rock of Love is on and the Scott Baio show comes on tonight - figures since The 4400 and Dead Zone are on! Of course I'm sure VH1 will rerun the shows a couple of times this week!

Entry for June 25, 2007

Entry for June 25, 2007.
06/25/2007 10:45 am
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Nothing too exciting happened yesterday.



We went and got groceries and stopped at the UPS store to send back a portable dog house that I purchased, but the store was closed - ended up just going to Dairy Queen and getting Blizzards.



We bought Esa another stuffed animal at the grocery store ($2.99) - it lasted about 2 minutes. We also bought a ball for her - she didn't know what to think of it at first, but she's starting to get the hang of it and has played with it a little. She keeps trying to bite it and, of course, she can't get her mouth around it. It's funny.



We started squirting her with water when she nips. So far it's working. It might not be helpful when we give her a bath, but I'm thinking stopping the nipping is more important than the bath at this point!



VJ finally got up around 4 p.m. yesterday. Then we all went to the mall - shopped and then had dinner at Chevy's. I got quite a few tops at Old Navy - all that I can wear to work this summer. Dan actually found a couple tops too. We ended up spending about $75. Not bad -got to love clearance! I also got a new purse - I had purchased a purse from Wilson's Leather about 2 months ago and the zipper has already broken on it. I just happened to walk into Wilson's and saw one just like the one I had, showed them the zipper and they said, we'll just exchange it. NICE! I was so excited. I'm really liking my purse and was upset when it started to tear. I so miss having a Wilson's Leather here in the Airport. They have the BEST sales - plus we get an airport employee discount!



My tummy is still not 100%, but I think it's getting better. I know the eating this weekend didn't help, but I'm sure it was from Five Guys. I'm going to limit the food intake today to liquids (soup and maybe some crackers) and see what happens. I had the WEIRDEST experience last night. I had night chills - and I mean bad. I was just shivering away for probably about 5 minutes. So, I'm hoping that was a turning point for whatever is going on with the tummy.

Entry for June 12, 2007

Entry for June 12, 2007.
06/12/2007 01:22 pm
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Well, the last couple of weeks, my knees have been bothering me a lot. Just achey all of the time - I've had this all of my life. Doctor's could never diagnose it as arthritis, but they always ached when I over did it and now - when it's going to rain.



I'm thinking the aching is because of the major walking I've been doing with Esa. Last night I mentioned it to the chiropractor. She said that it might be some loose cartilage in the knee, but we'd have to do an MRI to make sure. I told her I'd wait, but I'm thinking more and more that I need to go ahead and get it done.



I know that some of it must be the weight. I think I'd lose weight if I actually stopped the eating at night - I know I get enough calories during the day. Or even if I ate better at night - because that's when the pasta cravings kick in and I have a big bowl of pasta.



Esa was in rare form yesterday. She was terrible on the walk - she's never been like that with me. Laying down, ignoring me, pulling something terrible because she just wanted to sniff. Dan said that's what she was like after the incident yesterday. This morning he said he couldn't get her to calm down and go to bed after he got home.



Dan taught Esa "high five". Of course that was after I taught her "shake". It's cute.

Entry for May 09, 2007.

Entry for May 09, 2007.

05/09/2007 04:20 pm
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What a surprise I had waiting for me when I got home! Esa had somehow gotten out of the crate and made a mess - luckily, not too big of a mess - just a couple of things that she's been interested in and decided to play with.

We have been putting our shoes on top of the hope chest that is next to the back door for easy "grab & go" for when she goes out back. There were a couple of other things on there too (a promo puppy starter kit - one puppy pad and a bottle of cleaning solution).



Where to start with the list of things in the mess -



o My crocs were on the floor – one in the family room, one in the living room. The one in the living room had been chewed on the most, but basically just the strap that goes around back (that I don’t use anyway). There was a chunk missing out of it, but luckily, it was on the floor beside the shoe.



o The plastic bag that we had by her leash (that was at the front door) was in the family room.



o Her blanket from the crate was pulled out of the crate. Luckily, she’s good about not tearing it all apart.



o The other “pet” blanket that was on the loveseat in the family room, was on the floor in the family room



o The promo puppy starter kit was on the floor in the family room, with plastic pieces all over the place from where she had torn through the bag and then started chewing on the puppy pad.



o The bottle of cleaning solution that was in the promo kit was in the living room – luckily, it didn’t leak or she didn’t put a hole in it.



o Pee in one spot in the family room



o A picture that was on a side table in the living room fell onto the floor.



I walked in and said – “hello? Anyone here?” and then I heard her jump off of the couch in the living room.



By Monday, she had gotten over her fear of coming down the stairs from upstairs. She could easily walk up the stairs but wasn’t sure about coming down. It’s funny – she comes down one at a time until she gets about 5 steps from the bottom and then basically JUMPS. Before that, she would walk up a couple and then stop (basically because we would tell her to stop and come back down). So, I thought there might be a surprise upstairs too, but nope. AND the bedroom door was open.



I think she wasn’t out as long as I think she was or she was having too good of the time with the things she did find.



When Dan got home, we went to Petsmart. She was so good – playing with the other dogs and the people that came up to her. She did have an accident in the store (a poopy one), so that wasn’t cool, but they are so nice there. We meet the trainer of the puppy class (that starts May 19) which Esa will be going to. We got Esa a new crate – since she’s basically already outgrown Babe’s old one. We could tell she wasn’t really comfortable. Some puppy biscuits, shampoo, two toys, an ID tag, puppy pads (which we can’t use because she thinks it’s a toy), poopy bag holder for her leash, a fur stopper for the bathtub, and a brush.



We then stopped at Roy Rogers to get some dinner and while I was waiting for Dan to come back out with the food, Steve, our consultant from work, drove up. So chatted with him and showed off Esa. Steve also got to meet Dan.



Esa was VERY good this morning. She loves the teething toy that I picked out. You wet it down and put it in the freezer. I gave it to her this morning and she LOVED it. I let her stay out while I was getting ready for work and she just crashed on the loveseat. She finally went outside while I was getting my bagel ready. I think I’ve figured out how to easily get her back inside – shake the treat container. She seems to come running for that. The peeping tom came by and Esa just looked at the door. I kept trying to tell her that she needs to scare it away. Then it was time to put her in the crate until Dan got up, which according to him, was about an hour later because she was crying.



Tonight Esa will get to meet “Aunt” Chrissie & “Uncle” David. Then we’ll let her know that Chrissie is going to be her doctor! At least she should be happier to see Chrissie than Babe ever was.



The appointment at that allergist went well – I got to the office around 2:15 for my 2:30 appointment. I didn’t get in to see the doctor until about 3:30. First we talked/asked all the questions then the skin scratch test (about 40 different serums) and wait 15 minutes. Well – too many false positives, so then it was the shots. 16 shots and 15 minutes later, it was confirmed that I’m allergic to mold and may eventually have problems with grass & trees. The solution – continue the prescription nasal spray and start taking Allegra with a follow-up appointment in 3 months. I finally got out of there at 5:15 p.m.

Entry for May 05, 2007

Entry for May 05, 2007.

05/05/2007 09:03 am
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I've been so obsessed with Charma that I haven't mentioned that I've been taking care of health issues also this week. Since I've been hounded by sinus infections and just a plain stuffed up head this year, it was time. Monday, I went to the ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat doc) and she sent me to get a CAT scan. Wednesday, did a followup - nothing was found in the CAT scan, but she said to take the antibotics. I asked if I should be concerned since this would be the 3rd time this year on antibotics. She said as long as there is a break, I should be fine.



Tuesday, I'll be going to the allergist - the next step. To see what I'm allergic to. I just have a feeling that it has something to do with work. Our ceiling is all water stained, it doesn't get cleaned well, and we have pests running around all over the airport. Matt & Chris (co-workers) saw a BAT in the Main Terminal on Thursday! It's just crazy!



Now a little more about the seminar yesterday. The speaker was Robin Gerber. I won the Katharine Graham book that she wrote and got it signed too! She spoked ALOT about Elenor Roosevelt. The seminar really made you think - are you being your authentic self? Who you really want to be and where your interests are? It's definitely VERY thought provoking and will take time to reflect on.



I've been expanding my "friends" list on 360 - I enjoy reading other's blogs, so it was time to extend an invite to read my blog. I've come to figure out that many of the friends and family that are on my list, aren't active (EXCEPT YOU PAM! LOL!) or at least don't comment so I'm getting the feeling that they aren't active.

Entry for April 22, 2007

Entry for April 22, 2007.

04/22/2007 10:50 am
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Wow - I just realized it's been about 2 weeks since I've posted. Not too much has been going on.



Work is the same. Hockey is on EVERY SINGLE DAY! We are loving it! Islanders are out of the playoffs, but Zed came back for a few games. Supposedly, his mom was sick and he went home (Slovakia) to be with her. Not sure who I'm rooting for now. Maybe Buffalo, just because Zubrus is on the team (former Cap). Maybe Dallas, because Halpren (former Cap & local boy) is on the team.



Last weekend, I started transferring my cassette tapes to computer. It's going to be a long process, but I'm so enjoying listening to the old tapes again! I have so many local band tapes - you can't get them on CD!



Dan and I have both been suffering from allergies for about the last 2 weeks - sucks. It's probably time for me to go to a specialist.



I've been busy with selling stuff on Amazon.com - I'm getting a $70 deposit this week! WOOHOO! I still have my half.com account, but I've been selling stuff on Amazon much faster. It does cost a little bit more in commission than half.com, but it's worth it. I like both of these sites since you don't pay a commission or fee unless you sell. I've also started posting on Craigslist.org.



Dan and I have started looking for a new pet - a dog. I'm not sure what kind or exactly when, but we'll know when we're ready. We went to an open house at Leesburg Canine Country Club. They had food, music and vendors along with rescues. It was fun and not that far from our house. It was fun to see all the different types of dogs. We won t-shirts in the raffle too!

Entry for March 20, 2007

Entry for March 20, 2007
03/20/2007 10:39 am
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YIKES!



A week has already passed! Tomorrow is the big 38! When did I get this old?



What a week - Dan was still down and out on Wednesday and then on Thursday, he bounced back. He was up and around, started getting on the computer, etc. Friday, he was well enough to make brinner (breakfast at dinnertime) for me and Suzanne. Tuesday, he had another anxiety attack and I left work and took him to the urgent care. They couldn't find anything wrong - his vitals were OK. They took blood and were going to do a mono test on it. Thursday, he called and they said that his glucose was levated, but not much and they didn't have the results from the mono test.



Dan said that there was a message from the urgent care on this voicemail at work yesterday, but he couldn't get in touch with anyone when he called back. We're assuming that they were calling about the mono results.



VJ came back to stay overnight on Friday and Saturday, we went to Chipotle. When he was ordering, the manager came over and asked him if it was his first time, helped him place his order and gave him a free meal!



Sunday, Dan and I had a game and then the Amazing Auction. We got to meet a bunch of players - ALL except Brashear! He was a no show. All of the guys were really nice. We tried to win Brashear's game used equipment, but the bid went up to $1,000 - too much - we were willing to pay up to $500. We also bought tickets for a hockey basket, but didn't win that either. It was worth the $100 ticket each. We had a lot of fun.



I told Suzanne if we met Joe Reekie, that I would call her, well, we did and he agreed to talk to her on the phone. It was funny. She said she didn't know what to say to him - "JOE, I LOVE YOU!"? Pictures of the game and auction will be posted later.