We have sun----with mega black flies--NO RAIN---- which is not good---There are fires--not close to us, but--in time---yu never know how quickly they will travel--I have never experienced this in all the years we have lived here.--- There are fires in Alberta---and, in the city of Halifax--around Sudbury--which is only 2 hrs away--There is a fire ban in this whole area.
We have mosquitoes--with the Black Flies--I usually have bug zappers in one room on each level of this house--Yesterday I asked Himself if he could change the batteries in the bug zappers--- He seemed to be working on them--- but--- (Isn't there always that "big Butt?")---this morning when I went to chase an enormous mosquito with one of the zappers--nothing happened--I asked him if he changed the batteries and he replied, "No, I threw them all out. We need new ones."----So, that is what I was doing before I sat here--- retrieving those things from the garbage --changing the batteries--and chasing a few flying bugs--
Beau has an infected ear--It looks quite sore---the groomer noticed it---i have some ear antibiotic --stopped at the vet yesterday after picking him up from the groomer--and we are treating it--It is probably from the lake--
Each day brings different challenges--- I guess that is what life is all about.--- Interesting what it says below--- It is so true! I believe weare smarter as we age--Life teaches us lessons--
Poor Beau! Hope that ear heals up soon. And may black fly season be short this year! Fingers still crossed about your living situation / housing choices. Life goes on.
ReplyDeleteBeau's ear seems not as fed to-day-- and we have SO many bugs--- Himself lit a mosquito coil to kill them---- They should die down in this heat-Lynda
DeleteAww, I really liked the Cow!! And the one below it too, because I read a thing the other day that said something along the same lines. You can do stuff about things you can control or that's in your power to do stuff about, but if it's something you can't control, don't waste time on it and don't imagine stuff about it because you can make yourself suffer an awful lot over something that might never happen. Like my partner and our house. Every day for 3 years we feared a knock on our door and someone telling us to get out. That knock never came. We had our day in court and settled, THEN had to pay the lawyers. Both parties and that's the mortgage I'm still paying on. But next year, that will be history too. But all that stress we went through ... I wish I could go back in time and whisper 'it'll be okay' in our ears. So, deal with Beau, cope with that crazy man in your house, and just keep being the strong person you are. ❤️
ReplyDeleteOMG----- This man in my house is so "bull headed"---- has been very difficult to live with to-day--I absolutely love your picture of you and your wonderful husband-- I will email yu later on that-It is 93 outside and so many mosquitos--I have a ton of gardening yet to do, but it needs to cool down a lot first-----I was at the garden centre this morning-- love to plant flowers ----I enjoyed reading your email so much--It sounds like a movie!-Lynda --Ill email yu later-- Hugs--- Oh-Marvin called early this morning --says he loves it there in his LTCare place--so happy to hear that from him-
DeleteDon't give up hope just when you think your house won't sell it does. Happened that way with us twice. You could try lowering the asking price on yours to get more interest. . .I know nothing about house prices where you are but I am sure the boys do. Our black flies are gone (they have a short season here in Southern NH but now it is on to mosquitoes (which aren't really too bad) and the dreaded deer fly which stays most of the summer. . .and of course the ticks are awful this year. Remind me again why I wait so long for Summer to come?
ReplyDeleteJust finished watering everything . . .takes me almost 2 hours to give everything a good drink. We haven't had much rain recently and it is supposed to be 84 today and 91 tomorrow. Hope Beau feels better soon.
The boys say that we are not asking enough-but it has only been listed maybe a week---Beau is happy to hear that yu were asking about him- It is 93 degrees outside right now--and no rain--- Lynda
Deletepoor Beau. Hope his ear clears up real soon. If the house looks promising I would check out bridge financing if that is needed. Love the sayings especially the getting older one. Have a good day & lets hope the fires stay away from you. Hugs
ReplyDeleteOh Brenda-- The fires are scarey-- not near us tho--but--we do have so much bush around--Lynda
DeleteIt's Kathy. My little Daisy has some ear issues going on too. I'm thinking it's all the heat and humidity that we've had these last couple of weeks. It's like we went from winter to summer overnight. How awful about the flies. This year we are expecting more mosquitos than usual but my solution is to just stay in the house! I hope all goes well with your home sale!
ReplyDeleteI put the stuff in Beaus ears twice a day--It is looking better--Poor fellow doesn't like me doing it--There are tons of mosquitos here--Lynda
DeleteLoved the inserts today. Glad himself "fixed" the bug zapper lol
ReplyDeletePoor Beau. Hope meds fix him up quickly.
I'm excited that you'll drive by a possible rental. Wont matter if yours sells if you are downsizing to a rental. Your realtor should guide you in appropriate pricing for your home. Normally the most activity on a new listing happens quickly...like the first week. Hoping you'll consider rental as winter won't be too far once September hits.
Hang in
Hugs
WE might have to go with a rental--no-one viewing the house this week--not much action-- kinda discouraging--Lynda
DeleteHope you had new, fresh batteries. I don't like it when I run out.
ReplyDeleteThe realtor has had no one else to look at your house? Is there still stuff that needs doing? It sure has what the rehab shows say is "curb appeal."
Lynda, my kids always got ear infections when they swam. I would mix hydrogen peroxide and put a few drops in their ears when the came in. Checking the web now, it says you can use equal portions of water and vinegar OR 3% hydrogen peroxide. That's as a preventative, of course, not to treat an infection.
I'm getting off my duff and doing a Sadie thing today: laundry, vacuuming, floor washing...and I gotta figure out how to take off my A/C cover. The maintenance man put it on last September.
Gotta get to it! Let us know about the house(s) {{{HUGS}}}
I hope it sells--I think--LOL-- --There are times I get the jitters as I dont know where we will be moving---LOL--Funny--I had to take the AC cover off also--I was so afraid I'd turn it on with the cover on it---Love to you my friend-Lynda
DeleteOh, yesterday to asked if I was in Virginia. No, dear. I am in Minneapolis, MN. Your son has picked me up at the MSP (Minneapolis/Saint Paul) airport. {{{HUGS}}}
ReplyDeleteHope those bugs leave soon, what a bother. Glad your brother is happy now, sometimes dementia works in a good way for a person! Hope Beau’s ear mends quickly!
ReplyDeleteall is well here-- hot tho-=93 F Lynda
DeleteOh my, black flies and fires. NOT good. AND mosquitoes! Unpleasant!
ReplyDeleteSorry Beau has an ear infection. **SIGH** Poor fur babies can’t tell us when something hurts. Glad he’s being treated and hope he feels better quickly.
OH my gosh! I hope things can move along for the sale of your house so that you can move onto the next step, if that’s what’s meant to be!
Ohhhhhhh that is one mighty smart cow! LOL
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Barb
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Oh Barb--- it is so hot here-- hope the fires don't get any closer -=I feel like I am living thru "little house on the Prairie"---Hugs to yu-Lynda--Fred not good to-day---good days and bad days--Did yer Mom go tnru that?
DeleteDoncha just love our doggies? We do so much for them and they for us too!! It's early in the selling process. Wonder how the market is in Northern Ontario. Things are selling for more here in Chicago area the last few years! Donna_cps2
ReplyDeleteWell Donna--We are asking 869 thous.--- waterfront-- 2 kitchens-- (an apartment connected to this house)-but when we bought it, we took over the whole house--on an acre-1q0 minutes from town and we are only 4 house in from the highway--Son #1 says we are not asking enough-- but--times are sorta tough in the mark right now--Lynda
DeleteI hope Beau is doing better. It's hard to see them with a problem. The yorkie I lost in January was 10 and it seemed like he had off and on problems. My 7 year old female has been very healthy. Thank goodness. I didn't know there were zappers that took batteries. My mom would get after my two sisters and I with a green fly swatter. I can only imagine one with batteries! lol It's still early with your house listing so it will all turn out. It's really hot in Ohio this week. I have been watering every day. Hope you are enjoying your evening.
ReplyDeleteOMG--It has been so hot here--93 here today--Thank yu for boosting me up about the house-- I think I hope it sells-- Sometimes I get the jitters , but--- there is so much work for me --Hugs, Lynda
DeleteHang in there. It is stressful but I just know it's all going to work out for you. So much work for you for sure.
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