FRIDAY

 Well, I fervently hope this laptop is fixed. As scheduled, I was picked up by the Accss Van at 9:40 and got to Asurion shortly thereafter. After explaining the problem to the person, I left it and went to Von's next door. I had planned to pick up a few items, but it occurred to me that, what with the laptop, my purse, umbrella, it would probably be too much to carry. Walked down to CVS to see if I had any meds in, but I didn't, so just waited outside for Vickie and Suzanne to show up.

They did at noon and we went to The Little Lion to lunch. It was great to see them again and we had a good time. Stopped back at Asurion and picked up the laptop, then Vickie drove me home.

I took a 45-minute nap, then went downstairs to enjoy Happy Hour, a Margarita, and the fabulous Tatiana, who did her usual song and dance act for an hour. Here she is as Michael Jackson:

And as a scary skelton:

Earlier, I wore the Samuri mask I bought in Tokyo about 25 years ago:

                                                       

I didn't get a picture of the rest of  my costume, but Mindy did. It was just makeshift, anyway, with a tee-shirt that reads: "When I feet hit the floor each morning, the devil says, 'Oh, crap, she's up already!'"

Had very poor sleep last night and will nap today. Not sure what's going on besides the usual, as my schedule info, for some reason, didn't include Saturday. Will see. 

WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY

 AAGH! I just can't go over all that happened in the last two days, but will minimize the more important parts:

WEDNESDAY: Ellen picked me up and we went to the attorney's office to start setting up the power of attorney stuff. I was favorably impressed with Maria, the attorney, and will receive things to sign and so on.

THURSDAY: We had the "Halloween parade," which was actually a lot of fun. I didn't expect so many to dress up, but at least twenty did and we all enjoyed it. Denise stopped in after lunch and we had an enjoyable talk. I called the Access Van to take me to Asurion today to get the laptop fixed. Also made a date to meet Vickie and Suznne for lunch after; I had completely forgotten another committment I had made, but will have to cancel that. Had dinner with Kathie and Paula and that wrapped up the day.  

TUESDAY--AND IT'S FIXED!

 I called Elika to ask what she had done to the laptop to have it work again;  luckily, she was working upsairs then and came down. She showed me how she had put the charger upright or what ever, but it's just too much of a bore to elaborate. Anyway, it's fixed, I hope for good--and that naughty girl refused to take any payment for it. 

Did a white wash before lunch; ate that with Denise, LaVerne and Paula. Kathy was staying in, as she had ordered a new lounge chair and it was being delivered.

At 1:00, I attended a talk by the director of the health aides about the recommanded usage of wheel chairs, and various types of walkers. I told her about the kindness of the young women who had come down to get me off the flooor.

Bingo after that, although only five of us were there. It was kind of a bore, although I won two. Upstairs after that to get on this laptop--YAY, YAY, AND YAY!  

Dinner with Kathy and Paula, then I went back to my place to revel in being on-line again. Ellen and I will still stop at Asurion to have them--I hope--remove the McAfee crapola from coming on here. 

Darn, I had trouble sleeping and got up now at 6:15. I'll nap later before we go to the attorney this afternoon. 

Monday

 Changed the bed, as I often do on Sundays, and washed a few tops with the sheets. Re-made, then it was down to lunch with Kathie, LaVerne, and Paula. At 2:00, I went up to my nail appointment with Elika and that sweet girl heard that my laptop was down and offered to come and look at it. She did and she fixed it. She refused to take any cash for it (I always give her a little extra for the manicure) and I'm very grateful to her. 

I more or less played around on the Internet until time for dinner. Ate with Denise, Paula, and LaVerne; Kathie, as she often did, skipped it. I was a bit taken about when Paula suddenly got up and left--I worry about her sometimes, as after her two strokes, she has some problems.

I had written my request for the van to take me to the computer place, Asurion, today, but later changed my mind and struck it out. I would have had to take the laptop and accompanying electronics in my cart and I worry a bit that it might now be too much for  me. Ellen will be here on Wednesday when we go to the attorney and maybe we'll stop at Asurion then.  

SUNDAY

Had lunch with Kathie and Paula and brought the silly little Hallolween items Noreen had given me. Everybody like my skelton hands barettes and the "punching pen." Lunch was meat loaf; I had a half portion and it was very good...and at that point, I lost my laptop operation...

...now, it's 2:52 on Monday and I went up to have Elika do my nails. That darling girl--when I mentioned how I couldn't get on my laptop, she said she'd come to my place and look at it. She did and pushed this ad that and--happy day!--it's working again! 

Unfortunately, I don't even remember what else I did on Sunday, but no matter, I'll just publish this and go on to Monday. 

SATURDAY

A good, active day. I took the 10:45 city bus to midtown, purposely being early for my 12:30 lunch date with Noreen because I wanted to see what the Bargain Box had for Halloween. They had plenty and I bought slacks and shorts with ghostly thems, plus a top, and a few other items. Danny's Deli, where we were meeting is only a half-block away, and I strolled down there in the lovely sunshine. There were two gentleman playing instruments outside and I took a picture: 

Noreen came and we went in to have big Ceasar salads, plus my IPA and her champagne. It's always a pleasure to be with Noreen and that dear girl brought me some Halloween gifts: Ia pen that is also a punching clown (don't ask) and barrettes of skelton hands. I love them and can't wait to show them off.

Got home at 2:00, just in time for quarter Bingo, of which I won two. The dime one followed after and I stayed for another hour; Paula came in just to watch. Later, my old friend, Doris G., from Ewing/Lawrence called and we had a good chat. 

Paula and I were the only one of our crew who showed for dinner and we had some good talk together. I decided against the roast beef salad and got a turkey burger instead. Back upstairs at 6:00 and I settled in for the night.

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More evangelical material displayed in the multi-purpose room: 

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FRIDAY

Weight was down .03 at home to 141.6, with zero change at T.O.P.S. to 142.8. The meeting was a lot like a therapy session, with Lannie elaborating on the emotional aspects of her overeating. Home by 10:00 and I probably should have gone to balance class, but I didn't.

I was surprised when Kathie knocked on my door to give me a picture of Keith and a little cat box. She was on her way to to daughter's to try to help as much as possible with the violent boyfriend. Poor Kathie--no wonder she has a negative outlook on life. 

Lunched with LaVerne and Paula. This time, I finally remembered to ask for a half portion--it was pork and sides and was actually pretty good and enough for me. 

At 3:00, I went downstairs to see Kevin Gilmond, a terrific singer and actor, who did a Halloween show, singing all kinds of funny and witchy songs. He's one of my favorites: 

You can't see them, but he's wearing cat ears and a cat tail.

Sat with Kathie, LaVerne, and Paula for dinner--fish, not bad--and Kathie, finally at long last, displayed a check she had just gotten for $55,000. It seems that her late husband had done all kinds of financial shenanigans and failed to put her name in his will. Anyway, she contested and, with the help of her daughter, finallly won her case.  

Slept well and my BP has been good. I'm looking forward to seeing Noreen for lunch today.