SATURDAY

 ...and an adventurous day: After breakfast with Keith, I napped, then about 10:30, took my courage in my hands, geared up my walker, and boarded the 10 bus to the transit center!  I've been apprehensive about it, since I had never ridden the bus with the walker, I had always usedmy cart. This went completely smoothly, though: The driver lowered the ramp, I strolled on, and off we went.

I bought a jacket and a set of sheets, along with some small pans at the Bargain Box, then ate the other half of my wrap and drank my water at the center of the mall. Went back to the bus depot, got the 10 back, and was home in time for dime Bingo. I didn't win, but stayed for Trivia, then had dinner with Kathie, Keith, and Diane.

Home, I set up my meds for the week; I was dismayed to find I was out of the one for my BP; texted Express Scripts to be sent more. Showered and washed my hair, then played games on the laptop, watched t.v. for a bit, and turned in.

It's Mothers Day, Ellen and Greg are coming at 11:30 and we're going to Lure for late lunch or early dinner--YAY!

FRIDAY

 Breakfast with Keith, but I had just a few bites of my scrambled eggs and toast before I excused myself and went up for my nap. I slept for two hours and felt a hundred percent better when I got up. Ellen called to say a crown she had had put in recently had slipped out, so she had to go to the dentist before she picked me up. She did, had it fixed, and still got here in time to be at Carillo Cardiology at noon.

The nurse did an EKG and it seemed okay. Other than that, there was good news and bad news. The good: I do have AFib and a murmer, but they seem stable. The bad: Alcohol, it seems, is not good news. I asked, "Well, nothing wrong with just one IPA a day, right?" "Wrong. drink no more than one a week." Darn. But I'm going to adhere to that. Ellen and Greg are taking me to Lure for breakfast and I'll have one there, then no more until Sunday next.

Besides a sweet Mothers Day card, Ellen brought me this tomato plant:

                                                       

                                                             

It's just what I wanted and I can't wait to sink my teeth into the lush red fruit.

El and I went to the Hill Street Cafe, where I had a turkey and veggie wrap and to drink, a diet coke. Back at my place, we chatted a bit, then El left and I went downstairs to have dinner with Keith, Kathie, and LaVerne. 

Happily, although I was wakeful for a time, I slept okay last night and just got up at 6:10; I hope this lasts.Tomorrow is Mothers Day and I'm looking forward to lunch--dinner?--with El and Greg at Lure. 

THURSDAY

After breakfast with Keith and Ray, I took a nap, then cleared up some things in the apartment.  Had lunch with Kathie and Keith, then resumed my chores. 

I got a lovely Mothers Day gift from son Mike: a vining plant I can't wait to have climbing over my porch railing:

Lunch with Keith and Kathie, then I finally tackled a lot of the items I had put off. Collected a lot of things to discard and put them in the laundry room to be trashed. Wrapped my Japanese grandson's graduation present--long overdue--then went down to dinner.

Ate with Keith, Kathie, and LaVerne and dinner was pretty good--French dip and veggies. Unfortunately, I had a terrible time sleeping--I'll certainly take a nap after breakfast before Ellen picks me up at 11:30 for the cardiology visit. I'm not looking forward to it, that's a cinch.

WEDNESDAY

 Breakfast with Keith, plus Allan and Beverly.. After, I took an hour's nap, then packed up my laptop, keyboard, and mouse, and went downstairs to have Rick take me in the van to Ubreakwefix. The guy there told me the "adjuster" inthe keyboard was missing and needed to be replaced. I thought I may have one, but didn't find it when I got home. Not sure,but I may want to buy a new keyboard. 

Lunch with Keith and Kathie, then I went to dime Bingo and stayed after for trivia. By that time, it was almost the dinner hour, so I went up to get my IPA. Keith and Kathie's table was occupied by Dyan and sonebody else I don't remember, so I sat with Trudy and her group. I enjoy their conversation, info about their backgrounds and so on, so that was fine. 

I got a sweet card from Ellen (I'll see on Mother's Day) and a beautiful vining plant from Mike. Took a shower, still happy with my shower mat, then watched t.v. and turned in.

Slept badly, I'm afraid, but will try to avoid a nap.

TUESDAY

 Keith and I were surprised and pleased when Kathie, making good on her promise, joined us for breakfast. After, I took a quick nap, thten boarded the Access to Ojai. Got to Ellen's about 11:30 and we left shortly after to walk tfo the clubhouse. The Cinco de Mayo celebration was in full swing and there was a good spread catered by Famous, a local outfit. I was pleased to be introduced to a number of Ellen's new friends and had a good time chatting with them.

El and I had planned to go out to look for a pan or pot for me, so I could utilize my new burner, but I was so tired, I suggested we skip that and visit for a bit. El was fine with that, and poured us both a Margarita, and we talked away. After a bit, she got the Blokus game and cards out and we played Blokus and gin  rummy.

After a fun day, I got the Access Van back and stopped in the dining room. Dinner was just about over, but I stopped to say hello to Keith, then took my Asian salad up to my apartment. Ate it with my daily IPA after I took a load of whites to the laundry room.  Finished dealing with it by 8:00, watched the rest of a Grace Kelly documentary, then fell into bed, and--YAY!--slept the sleep of the just.

MONDAY

 Finally, I seem to have gotten some control over the laptop. However, it's now 1:37 am on Tuesday morning: I woke up an hour ago and can't seem to get back.

 As for yesterday, I had breakfast with Keith and Ray, then napped, and Susan picked me up at 11:15 for Soaring Spririts lunch at the Stone Fire Grille. Gayle, Renees, Glenda, and Grendall came and we had a good time. We were delighted to be told that Vera will be here on April 24, coming in from Oregon.    Susan is a dog lover; her license: 

                                                

And here she is in her doggy sweat shirt:

 It's hard to believe she's 66 years old. 

Dinner with Keith, Kathie, and LaVerne. Called the Access Van to take me to and from Ellen's today. I'm looking forward to it, but wish I had been able to get more sleep. Also requested The Ochard van for tomorrow and will have Rick drive met to Asuion to get this damn laptop checked. 

SUNDAY

Breakfast, as ever, with Keith. Took my nap after, then cleaned up a bit until time for lunch. Had that with Kathie, Keith, and Leila; the main dish was jambalya and it was pretty good. Leila is a champion talker--there are so many here--and we heard all about her late husband, children, and grandchildren. 

Futzed around after, then went down to Bingo; I won two, but this wasn't dime Bingo; I just got some funny money for my wins. I stayed around for Yahtzee. Volunteer Cindy is somehwhat of a bossy type, but okay; only Beverly, Mary, Keith, Carol, and I particiated.

Back upstairs, I got a call from my brother, Larry, asking about the medic alert device I wear. It seems he again fell, couldn't get up, and didn'thave his phone nearby. Luckily, he wasn't badly hurt, plus one of his children came over, but he was on the floor for about an hour. I told him the particulars---name of the company (Connect America), and so on--and his daughter will look into getting onne for him. 

Dinner with Keith, Kathie, and LaVerne. I was meatloaf and pretty good and we had some enjoyable conversation. K dan something wrong eith the keyboard must check,

Neice Carolyn called and we had a good long talk. We made plans for her to pick me up on Thursday, April 14, then take me to see Betty. Ellen called and we confirmed out plans to meet tomorrow.