Hello again!
Lots has happened this week. We went to Gilda's Club Tuesday night, and had our cancer support group meetings. Our Gilda's has gotten a lot of publicity in the media this week. That is great. So many people don't know that they can get help and support for themselves, children and family and friends when they are dealing with cancer, or have had cancer or know someone that has. It's difficult to explain things that cancer does to you emotionally as well as physically, and only someone that has been there , done that , can know what you are going through, and can help.
Wednesday, was my mother's 88th birthday. She never wants anything since she has no space or need for things. We sent her a big arrangement of spring flowers, that will hopefully last a while.
Wednesday of course, was income tax day. There were still tons of people waiting in line to get them sent in. I know I like to procrastinate, but I don't think I could wait til the last hours to pay Uncle Sam. Knowing my luck, my returns would be lost in the mail.
Thursday, I met a dear friend for coffee at a local Heine Brothers shop. Coffee made right here in town. Great conversation, but much too short a visit.
I came home and started setting up things for a dinner party we were having for a few of our friends on Friday. I like to have the house and things all ready, way ahead of time. Good thing I did, as you will learn later down the page!
Friday morning, we got up and took the dogs to the vets for boarding for the night . They are not the kind of animals you want around at a dinner party. They would love you to death, because they want constant attention. The more people , the better.
Barley was due for his yearly physical anyway, so we got two things out of the way.
I came home and started cooking, while Ben finished mowing the grass. Around 1:00, I was slicing onions on the mandoline, and it slipped, and I sliced my thumb instead! I applied direct pressure, but it kept bleeding. Sooo, we made a trip to the immediate care center, where they got it cleaned up, and numbed so I could get eight stitches. Not pleasant. I had cut a vessel, but not any nerves. The doc said it almost went to the bone. Yikes! That would have been a perfect set up for infection. Anyway, they got me sewn up, and bandaged, and we headed home.
I had to finish cooking, so I had to wear latex gloves over my hand. Of course it was my right thumb, and being right handed, not an easy task. I finally finished cooking, and the medication for numbing was wearing off quickly, so all I felt was throbbing if I didn't keep my hand elevated.
Somehow, the party managed to get put together, and everyone helped out with the serving, and cleanup. We all had a great time. The throbbing lessened with a few glasses of wine too! Got to bed around 1:am. It was so quiet with just the two of us , and no dogs climbing all over our bed. Slept like a rock.
Saturday, we got up, and went to get the dogs. They get so excited when they hear our voices in the waiting room as they are being brought out. I do think you should be able to deduct your animals on your taxes, like child deductions, since they are your 4 legged children. We had to pay an enormous amount for a years supply worth of medicines, for flea and heartworm protection. Wish I had the patent on those.
Got home with the beasts, and I started the laundry for all the dinner linens. Ben got ready for his bike outing to train for his cycling challenge in two weeks. He and a friend were going to go ride some big hills, since the challenge is a three state , three mountain, 100 mile event, and Ben needs to get more strength in his legs for the long duration of ups and ups before the downhill part comes.
The weekend Ben will be gone is Derby weekend here in the Bluegrass State. The Kentucky Derby occurs here every year, the first Saturday in May. It is quite a celebration that starts several weeks before, with games, boat races, balloon races, parties, lots of parties, and just about anything you can think of.
Today is Thunder Over Louisville, where there is an air show over the Ohio river, where there are all sorts of hi-tech military planes, stealth bombers, etc. They come in right over the river downtown, flying really low over the interstate. Looks like they are coming right at you. Tonight, is a gigantic fire works display by the waterfront. People are always jam packed downtown, and traffic is a nightmare. People arrive very early to claim their spot. There are all sorts of other things going on, chow wagons, other food, and exhibits. You can imagine what shape some people are in by the time the fireworks start, when they have been drinking beer and standing in the sun all afternoon. The fireworks don't even start til 9:30 at night. Glad I will not be anywhere near that area tonight. We will be at home watching it all unfold on TV.
My son in Colorado just phoned. It has been snowing like crazy, and still coming down. He said there is a four foot drift in their yard. He is sending me pictures that I will try to post. Yesterday, he and my grandson made an igloo in the yard.
Not much more happening. Guess I should try to press all the linen napkins if I can hold the iron securely with this bum thumb. I sure don't need a burn too!
Have great weekend!
Mary
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