This has not been an easy day. I had another episode of tummy issues after lunch today. Have gone six times so far today. Starting to think I have reached antibiotic fatigue and they aren’t working this time. Although it could be a reaction from the pot roast I ate. I haven’t ventured too far away from dry toast and chicken noodle soup and maybe the pot roast was too much too fast. Man! I’m tired of this crap!
I did a bit of deck painting today. I had about two inches of paint left in a bucket and got all of that put on. I painted the back part of the steps leading down the deck. I had enough paint to give the top rail a fresh coat and then ran out of paint. Tomorrow I want to paint the black iron downstairs which will involve using a ladder. I am waiting on Jim to finish sanding some steps and railing before I can paint those. The main floor of the all three decks need another coat but want to wait and make sure I have enough paint before I do them.
I took a nap again today. I didn’t feel very good after lunch and had to sit up for about 30 minutes until the nausea feeling stopped. I felt drained after that so laid down for a bit. Fell asleep and slept for two hours. I felt better when I woke up and was able to eat a piece of toast and some crackers. The same thing happened the last two days too. What is up with this?
The wind has finally slowed down a bit. It was in a big hurry most of the day blowing up to 40 MPH at times. It is nice to have it slow down a bit. The sound of the wind can wear me down. It was mid 80’s today which is way too warm for October. I am ready for the 60’s and sweater weather.
Made the kiddos a batch of no bake chocolate cookies today. I need to run them into town later. I sure miss having the kiddos come out and spend some time with me. Tagen has grown a whole bunch this year and I have missed seeing that happen.
I read an interview today that Dr. Fauci did and he predicted things won’t return to normal as far as group gatherings, etc. for at least another year and possibly longer. That is a bit depressing. Jim and I are starting to talk about what the holidays might look like and what a back up plan might look like. I keep reminding him that long-term planning these days is knowing what to fix for dinner. It is impossible to make any plans for the future with any degree of certainty right now. Guess it is a good thing I like to stay home.
I have some steaks thawing that we are grilling for dinner tonight. I hope I can eat at least part of one. The beef we got this time is one of the best ones I have ever had. The pot roast I fixed was fork tender and so flavorful. All the steaks we have had so far haven’t needed steak sauce or marinated and they are fork tender. It is so nice to have good beef to eat again.
The mailman must be busy these days with all the political mail being delivered. At least I get mail these days! I will be so grateful when the election is over. I have a bad case of election fatigue right now.
I handled six calls on the hot line last night. One was intense but worked out OK. The other five were more routine or non-engaged texters. I might get on tonight since I took a nap today. We were busy again last night and there was a wait time for the texters again.
Grateful the deck project has been restarted, grateful the wind slowed down, and grateful for steaks to grill for dinner tonight.