Skelli

 Yes, we named the bones.

The tomatoes from Pepper Place are delicious. Tommy does not remember where he bought them. I gave him a lesson--always remember where you buy produce. That was you can get the same tomatoes or avoid the booth. He did not know. 

Today, I started the search for a step-in shower. That is the next project. If you have any thoughts on which brand is best or any problems, please let me know. The guy I talked with said it had three walls. I took this to mean three panels joined. Not sure. But, we can find out things that later. I could barely understand the guy who answered the phone.

I have no idea how we will do without a commode until they finish the job. There is a half bath, but I cannot get off that commode and Tommy cannot sit down on it. Tommy does not realize it yet, but the one-inch tile that is all over bathroom and counter will have to be removed. Plus, the window behind the shower is starting to rot out. The commode is new! But, we need this done. Tommy is committed to it. 

We went nowhere, did nothing. I did go out in my gown and get in the car. He drove us one block and back so I could see Skelli sitting in the chair, eyes aglow. 

Our friend needed a name fitting the appearance. We have no idea is this is a male or female. "Skelli" could be either. 

Today Tommy put the pumps on my legs twice since he only did it once on Saturday. These things really hurt. 

It has been a quiet Sunday here at home. 

How was your Sunday? 

What have you named any of your Halloween figures?

Taking Skeleton to Ace ER Doctors

As we were leaving the house, I got out one of the two Jack o lantern bags. I had Tommy bring me the Coke bottles destined for recycling. I had him put the whole white trash bag into the lantern bag, twisted the tie and dropped it in front of the ramp--Instant Decorating. 

I think I paid a quarter for a package of two after Halloween last year. So, this is 12.5 cents for a bag. Now, I will have another one for next year. The mower mulches the leaves. We could wad newspaper for the bag, but this is easier. The bags in the picture are $5.99 for three.

 I took the skeleton to the Pig/Ace. Tommy had totally messed up one of four screws, trying to get a miniscule screw out of the battery place with a huge screwdriver. Then, he insisted after he removed it, he could get it back in and the tint mauled screw would still work. NOPE! I wanted the correct screwdriver size to at least get out the other three screws. 

I was met by six Ace employees. One employee took right over. The other five got tiny screwdrivers. At one time four were holding the skeleton still. The skeleton still had legs and arms zip-tied to the body. Finally, they got all four screws out. The guy advised throwing one away. So, I did. Then, they took out the three batteries made only for demonstration purposes. They asked me if I had batteries. I did but bought some since they were all so helpful. I figured I should buy from there. Remember, I brought the skeleton in just to buy the right size screwdriver! 

This is the last Halloween decorating. I will go the day after Thanksgiving and buy things. Cheap dishcloths can have Halloween pictures on them and will be ultracheap. 

The titles for both our cars arrived today. I expect the woman who bought Tommy's car will come right over since she has paid for it and wants to drive. I think the guy who wanted mine is not interested. I have several other people interested. Or, I may drive it. 

The day was warm, so pleasant because it was dry outside. Temperature was 87F. 

For dinner I had the rest of the can of Hormel Roast Beef and gravy, sweet potato, and slaw. I made sure not to choke on my food.

I prepared the sweet potatoes to bake after he scrubbed them and went straight for a nap. Tommy left the sweet potatoes in until the oil on them burned. So, I had to peel them to keep the burned and scorched peel smell/taste from permeating the sweet potatoes. The flesh as delicious. He just does not know to check to see if they are scorching, and I did not tell him. I ate a bit and froze the rest, maybe for Thanksgiving. I don't know why, but he did not want sweet potatoes with his ham and mixed vegetables. He likes sweet potatoes. 

The Car Attacked Me!

 I managed to sleep two hours Wednesday night and two hours Thursday! Now, at 7 pm, I am once again exhausted. 

Today, we collected the ads from three stores. Beforehand, I had Tommy go into CVS with the 40% off coupon and told him to get a skeleton for $30. I got out of the car to get it from his walker as he was struggling to get off the curb without it tumbling out of his walker. Then, we both stood at the back of the car, struggling to use the fobs, both our fobs to open the hatch! As it turns out, the motor has to be off or something. I also did not know I had to hold down the button. 

We came home after shopping, and I was helping. Then, I closed the hatch on myself. It really hurt my shoulder! It whacked me twice. I told Tommy, and he said he shut it on his head the first time. Who knew I was in the way? 

When we were at Publix, we both got our flu vaccines. I broke down and bought bscb for $3.99/lb. That is above the price I want to pay, but they aren't giving it away at Publix. 

At Publix, I asked for help at the meat counter, and the guy came out to help me. Just then, a woman came up, stopped the guy and said,

 "I just have a question." Yes, she was loud so I could hear it after I asked a question. She heard the other employee say I had a question to the meat employee who came to me. 

I said, "No, he is helping me now."  

She said, "But, I need to ask him a question." 

I said, "Well, first he can answer my question." 

She continued, "But, this (she pecked some packages) is what I need to ask about. All I want to know is..." 

More firmly, "NO!"

"But..." 

"NO!"

She opened her mouth and then abruptly snapped it shut.

Well, you know a person in an electric cart could not possibly need to take her turn but should give it up to another person.

Tommy is trying to use a straight screwdriver on tiny Philips head screws in the skeleton's head. I told him it could wait until tomorrow. I had tools in a Publix bag. The cleaner from last year totally rearranged that room, so that I have no idea where anything is anymore. So, we will go to The Pig (ACE) and buy another. The eyes glow red when we can get batteries in there!

A few days ago, I saw my first colored leaves. It was only one tree in a small forest. Today, in a parking lot with small trees, all of them had a few leaves that had turned. The rest were still green. Our St. Augustine grass is still lush and green and still growing. 

I had a package of bats, felt, I suppose. While Tommy was in the yard, I put a six-inch bat on the bathroom mirror with little sticky dots. He went into the bathroom and then came out. Thirty minutes later, I asked if he like the bat. "It startled the Hell out of me!" He said he was sort of looking down as he went in. As he left, he saw it. He momentarily thought it was a huge roach. 

Dinner was a hamburger at home, slaw, and an apple. Tommy had chicken thigh, potatoes, carrots. I had frozen several packages with a full dinner for him.

I am loving this very this 85 and mid-80s temperatures this year. The weatherman cannot promise us more than a mist for the next two weeks!

Are you enjoying the warm weather and lack of rain? 

Have you scared anyone yet with Halloween decorations? 

Do you have a skeleton for decoration, large or small? 

What is wrong with people like the woman at the meat counter???