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slightlv

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2. I keep reminding myself of that, every few minutes, Sheltie.
Mon Jul 6, 2026, 07:38 PM
Jul 6

This really has been an experience I'd wish on no one. I don't dare leave my darling hubby here alone, so I've been dragging him around everywhere I need to go. I don't dare take my eyes of him, for fear of him wandering where I could lose him. And I still have to remember to get him his meds on his timetable.

My DiL was here when the plumbing company came. We were out buying the sprayer and cleaning supplies. I figured I could save $3000 by doing the cleaning ourselves. The company did a thorough auger, from what she said. They told her it was done and they left. But, they left no billing, no phone number, or anything. The previous company (the "Cleaning company) wanted $3001 to do the cleaning and it had to all be paid by the time they finished. Our entire SS combined couldn't cover that! My phone charge died before I could get back in touch with my agent (who has their number), but I won't be filing a claim on this because this isn't covered, turns out. So, I'm still in a situation of "I don't know" and I don't think anyone (other than DiL) has been brave enough to use the toilet yet. I know I haven't. I do know there's a bit of dancing a jig around here (LOL).

Gods, if this wasn't such a disaster in this heat wave, it'd be one of those comedy sketch routines. And I AM trying to keep my sense of humor about it all. My good friend has an extra mailbox, and he's donating that to us once this bathroom mess is taken care of. And once I can calm down deep within the cats will, too. You know how they can sense it, even when you're trying your damnedest to hide it! I know we'll be okay, somehow. I just can't see how we get from here to there right now. Thanks for your thoughts... they mean a lot to me... like a remote hug... !

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