Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 – Another Long Busy Day

Hey Babe,
Well, I told you a long time ago that once you were gone I’d go crazy with cleaning, and even though at the time I was talking about the house in Tennessee, it happened today, big time. I had an appointment with the carpet cleaners for the Open Range at 10:30, and he texted me that he was on his way, but I didn’t have my phone right on me and didn’t get it on time (there’s been a lot of texting delays lately due to the weak cell phone signal out here), and because he didn’t hear from me, he skipped by me and went to another job. I finally called him at 10:40, but it was too late and he had to reschedule for later in the day. I had two drivers come one after another to pick up all your dialysis stuff, one driver took the machines, the Ipad and all the clinic supplies, and another came for all the NxStage supplies, but then there was some confusion because the second driver thought HE was supposed to take the machine, but they were already gone (they actually passed each other in the driveway, not knowing), but I was led to believe what I already said. Anyway, I guess they got that straightened out without me, because they were both delivering to the same place anyway, and I didn’t need to get any more involved. Not too long afterward, the carpet cleaner showed up, made a good deal with me (I managed to finagle a discount, I thought they were too high for such a little job, but they agreed to a 30 percent cut), and the whole job was done in about 20 minutes. Hope it helps get that ladybug smell out! Meanwhile, I started to completely reorganize the trailer. With so much extra space now, I was able to put a lot more stuff away. I rearranged a lot of the cupboards, as well as the stud stall in the back of the trailer. I’m going to try not to clutter it too much, I’d like to keep it where I can open that door into the back if I want. So far, so good. I did lots of cleaning, even used the Lexol cleaner and conditioner on the bench seats of the dining area (well, on side is done, the other will get done tomorrow), and generally kept really busy. Lola made friends with the neighbors behind us (I guess the kids at the front neighbors have left after the holidays, been really quiet back there and Lola hasn’t been out that way lately), and of course, she trained them to throw for her in no time. She spent practically the entire afternoon back there. I’d call her, she’d come, stay for about a minute, I’d go back to work and she’d take off again. She finally came back just before horse feeding time, so I played floppy frisbee in the pool with her, but you could tell she was tired from all the exercise she’d gotten earlier. Didn’t keep her from swimming for awhile, though! She’ll definitely sleep tonight. I’m glad, I’ve been so busy I haven’t been able to spend as much time with her as I’d like.
I had a nice conversation with Jane Alter today, about you and us and the possibility of doing the Convention again this year. Even though she’s 81, she stays really active and would absolutely love to go again, fingers crossed. I asked her to send me a bio I can use in the proposal, as Ashley believes they’ll want to know our team members, and I agree. Hoping Steve can come, but he’s just been made a full professor at Alfred, so it depends on his schedule. Again, fingers crossed! It was a pretty hot one today, but the nights have been getting pleasantly cool, and I’m definitely looking forward to bed tonight after all the cleaning activity today. Love you! Good night!