TUESDAY

 Laundry day: stripped the bed and took the sheets to the laundry room about 9:30, then left for Bone Builders class at 10:15 in the clubhouse. That's an hour-long session, so it's always almost time for lunch when its' over.  After putting my sheets in the drier, I went downstairs; sat with Kathie, LaVerne, and Keith. After, I retreived my linens and re-made the bed. By then, it was time for dime Bingo, so I went downstairs for that. Incredibly, I won three games--now I have so many dimes I can barely carry them.

At 2:30, I went over to the clubhouse to attend the FBI scammer program. It was about what you'd expect, but reasonably interesting. Back to my place, I played a few games, then lay down for a nap, but forgot to set the timer. Once more, I'm afraid, I slept through dinnertime. However, I was still pretty full from lunch and, in fact, there were refreshments at the FBI thing, so I wasn't hungry, anyway.

I spent some time going through some of my jewelry with an eye to selling it at the flea market here a week from Saturday. Called Ellen to tell her about same and invite her to bring some items; she might and I'll see her and Greg tomorrow. She asked me to send a picture of the box containing my new desk chair, so they'd know what tools to bring to put it together; I did so. 

MONDAY

Again, I lazed around a lot--I seem to be going through a phase. I did, however, go to balance class at 10:00. After, I cleaned up the kitchen area a bit, then went down to lunch. Of our regulars, only Kathie was there, so we could talk more intimately together.

I called Maureen, my agent at Groendyke Insurance to try to straight out the mortgage lapse. I then called Chase and somebody named Christine said the payment had been sent on the fourteenth. Called Maureen back to tell her and will check later. 

I asked management if my T.O.P.S. group could meet there on the thirty-first and they'll let me know. Since our flea market (I might participate) is the next day, it may not be feasible. 

Manicurist Elika had texted to ask if I could come to the salon at 2:00 instead of 3:00--no prob and I did and got my nails done. Stopped to chat with Anita after; in December, Anita will be 96 two weeks before I'm ninety.  Called Ellen if she or Greg could put my new desk chair together. She suggested Thursday and they'll come then. 

Susan picked me up at 5:15 to go to dinner with the Soaring Spirits group. Besides us, only Gayle, Renee, and Narall were there, but we had a good meal, good talk, and a good time. We stopped at CVS after and I got the Ny-Quill I needed; the RX meds at the other CVS can wait. Home at 8:00 and I immediately switched on the A.C., topped off this blog, and settled in for my nightly T.V. watch. 

SUNDAY

 I again did a few household chores, too boring to detail. They included cleaning a few items on the porch/patio in preparation for the workers redoing the flooring there.

Had lunch with Kathie, Keith, and Carol and enjoyed it.  We discussed emotional health--Carol was treated for depression--and discovered we each take (mild) mood enhancers or whatever they're called.  

Set up my meds containers for the week and so on. My new desk chair was delivered, but darn, it needs to be assembled. Maybe I'll see if Joe, the maintenance guy (whose birthday was yesterday--we all signed his card) will do it for ten bucks or so--otherwise, I'll have to ask Ellen and I hate to keep asking her to handle so much of my stuff. 

At 2:00, there was an impromptu dime Bingo; I went to that and won one. After, I did this and that in the apartment, then lay down for a nap. When I awoke, I was startled to see it was 5:30. I was still full from lunch (sugar-glazed ham and sides), so just decided to skip dinner.

Susan texted me to say she'd pick me up for Soaring Spirits dinner at 5:15. Good--I can use a meal out. Showered and washed my hair, thn settled down to T.V. at my usual 8:00.  Unfortunately, probably because of my long nap, I didn't sleep well, but am feeling okay. 

SATURDAY AND A PUZZLEMENT

 This is going to be very short, as it's so difficult for me to type on the attached keyboard. Did two loads of wash in the morning and did a few small houshold chores. mymmmmntHad lunch with Kathie, LaVerne, and Denise; it was white fish with sides and very good. Keith joined us later and we had some good conversation.

After, I played some of my current craze, i,e, Block Champ. I then went downstairs for a marathon run of dime Bingo and won three days. That took me to 4:00 and almost time to go to the dining room.

Had dinner with LaVerne, then Ray joined us. We had some good talk and Ray wanted to  know the name of a new resident--he seems to have a crush on her. I told him name is Alice, but that's all I know. When I was leaving, Denise joined me and we both signed up for the FBI presention on Tuesday: 

Incrediby, just now at 7:00 am on Sunday, I found that my mouse and keyboard are now working again. I'm thrilled over that, but deeply puzzled--why did it go bad, then go back? No idea.

FRIDAY

 I don't know what's wrong with this blog, but I was sure I had started the Friday, July 17 entry, but it isn't here. Okay, to repeat: Had lunch with Kathie, LaVerne, and Bea, then got ready for Ellen to come pick me up for the cardiologist visit. She did, at 2:30 and we got there for the 3:00 appointment. News was good, Dr. Wang sees no heart problem and that wasw a relief.

We got back in time for me to go to Friday Happy Hour and that was enjoyable; so was the Margarita I had, of course.  After, it was almost time for dinner (since it's so early), so I went back down. Didn't see any of those I usually eat with, so sat with Allan, Beverly, and Frances. That's okay once in awhile and Allan's a nice guy, but Beveley simply complains about everything imaginable: the food, the service, the housekeeping, the this, the that--it annoys the hell out of me. Keith came down, but very late, as usual, and he sat by himself. No prob for him, as he carries a book everywhere he goes and simply reads during meals if nobody sits with him. 

Now I can't use the unattached keyboard and the mouse isn't working either--darn!

THURSDAY

Somewhat of a nuthin' day: Incrediby, I slept until 8:00 am, then mostly played Block Champ until time for lunch.  Ate with Kathie and Keith and enjoyed a made-to-order hamburger and a cold beer at what management called "Celebrate 'Merica" lunch. It was yummy, I have to say.

After, I took a nap, then finally started better organizing the utensils and things under the kitchen sink. I still have plenty to go, but at least, am glad I turned my attention to it.

Dinner with Trudie, Carl, and Babara. Trudie, the non-stop talker, is going through a variety of medical procedures--unfortunately, that includes some worrisome conditions. However, we had a good visit and I enjoy her.  

Nothing much else going on. I continued watching the royal family stuff on T.V.--not sure why I've gotten into that, but it's okay. 

Today, T.O.P.S.--I'm not optimistic--and in the afternoon, the cardiologist; I'm hoping for a good report. 

WEDNESDAY AND TACOS

 As mentioned before, I slept well. I had been afraid my coffee hadn't been deliveredf yesterday and I'd have to settle for instant, but checked outside my door and--great, there it was.

Had lunch with Kathie, Keith, and LaVerne. Kathie told us Cheryl's son had fallen three stories from  a scaffolding and hit his head. He's in the hospital, of course; I saw Cheryl in the elevator and expresed my cncern.

UBER, via SCAN, picked me after lunch for my much-dreaded ophthomolgist appointment. Having grown up with progressive myopia, about my worse fear in life is going blimd. I do have macular degenration and if it worsens, I know that possiblity is there. Happily, after a series of tests, Dr. Teel pronounced that she saw no change--what a relief. 

Another Uber driver for Scan took me home and I had an interesting exchange with him. Bob is an older guy--86, I learned--and I sat in the front seat while we chatted. I won't go into detail, but I asked him how long he'd been driving for Uber and learned he started in order to earn $20,000 in order to put his wife's invention on Amazon. What is it, I asked and he took out a small box:  

Naturally, being a sucker for anything new, I asked to buy it and he sold it to me for twenty bucks. Took it to dinner with Kathie, Denise, LaVerne and Keith and we had great fun laughing over it. LaVerne looked it up on her phone and yes, it's sold through Amazon for eighteen bucks. I never made a taco in my life, but I'm going to get the tortillas and and filling and give it my best shot!

BTW, I ordered a new desk chair from Amazon and it should be delievered on Sunday. Also texted Elika and asked if she could do my manicure on Monday at 3:00. Yes, she can and she will.