Thread:Llyssa1020/@comment-35594152-20190531015141/@comment-38558458-20190609220531

Hey Hey Ms. Sue ~  I'm on my laptop today. I can type about 65-70 words per minute on that - lol. What kind of dog is Maisy and how old is she? I have two cats - 6 year old sisters - Bella and Emma. They don't like it when I get too involved in other things than them. They are not much for belly rubs though, they prefer to be scratched under their chins and around their necks/ears. Believe it or not, they are chewers - I only thought puppies chewed on things. I have had to put cord protectors around all of my cell phone/electronic cords and a few other cords if they are too thin. If they could chew my cell phone, they would - lol. Fortunately they take a lot of naps and are doing that right now. I got them when they were kittens. They used to crawl up and snuggle around my neck. They are too big to do that now, although Bella will sometimes sneak up on my shoulder.

I managed to visit and gift this weekend, but didn't play the game until an hour ago. I'm letting my cell phone recharge since it has a critically low battery. I spent yesterday on my Quicken software. I haven't reconciled my bank statement since December and I really needed to get a good close look at things before I go and hire someone to do work for me. Two handymen stopped on Friday, I wasn't impressed with the first one - there were a lot of things he said he couldn't do. The second one can do just about everything - he even offered to catch my racoon for me (that would be a very BIG win). His wife also cuts hair out of her home (something I'm also thinking about changing now). I told him I was looking for my 78 year old Mother. He said that she will even come to your home if you're unable to leave. That would be a very nice thing for further down the road. My Mom is starting to slow down and sometimes only gets out on Tuesdays when I take her for warm water exercise and dinner. We run a few errands and I typically will run into the store for her and get her what she needs. I can see she's also having trouble driving - she doesn't seem too sure of herself. I'm going to try and start taking her to her appointments from now on. I'm also going to have my Dad (who is 81) get me an extra credit card of theirs so I will have it when I'm out. I'm slowly taking over their Finances and had to put my foot down in February when Dad ordered $9,000 in windows. I had to type up a letter and get them out of that contract. We paired it back to just the upstairs window until they get that paid off. I'm just concerned about unforseen expenses as they are getting older. I'm working this afternoon a little more on my Excel Budget (if you can't tell, I like spreadsheets - probably the Accountant in me - lol). I'm also going to work on my parents account in Quicken and set up their other credit card and bank account.

I haven't received any estimates yet on the work that needs done. Hopefully I will this next week. I have a 3rd guy stopping over this week. They all seem to be booked with work so it probably won't be until the end of the month when they can work. The second guy, Jim (who I really like) was recommended to me by one of the guys I received a quote for to powerwash my condo. The powerwashing job came in for more than I thought it would be and I might need to save that as a next year project instead. The condo visibly looks great and it's just a few spots where it's starting. The patio really does need to be done though....maybe I'll do that this afternoon instead. It's really a lovely day out and I think it needs to be done now. Okay, off to my next project. I'll catch you when I'm done. ~  Llyssa