happy birthday baby

One of the main reasons I drove up the canyon to moms yesterday was to pick up a sewing machine for Jen. Jen has decided she needs to piece a quilt together. A stellar new hobby. She has even purchased some material already cut for quilts, pink flamingo motif don’t ya know. The sewing machine is a little old black Singer that mom got from her mother in law. I think it was built in 1938 and it comes with its own folding table. cute.

I took both dogs to moms with me. And they had a blast. Running around chasing or being chased by Zach. Everyone slept great last night.

Today I am off to Boise to pick up my grocery order and my glasses. I will stop by Jens to drop off the sewing machine and table. I hope to take her to West side for finger steaks.

Other than that, I got nothing.

 

well you know she is 70

Yesterday I decided to be brave and go do something in public all by myself. By what I mean in public I mean under scrutiny of the public. Granted I am probably watching them more than anyone is watching me. But ew, people. I got started early, I made sure the trike had sufficient gas and oil. Plus I let it run out front for like 15 minutes to let the fluids run around in the engine. Oh there it is, a little smoke. Yep the ol’ girl is marking her spot. There is a reason I keep a huge ass ‘cookie sheet’ under her while parked in the garage. I went and buzzed the park to see what was going on and where everything was, then back home to gather up my tresses and change my shoes.  DON’T forget a chair. Then it was off to the ATM for some filthy lucre. shit…left 20 bucks in the pocket of my jeans which is currently taking a spin in the wash. hmm clean lucre

I parked under my usual tree and set up ‘camp’. Then I commenced to watch. There were a lot of bald shiny heads. I played on my phone and the registration golf cart stopped by and gave me a form to sign and an envelope with the dash plaque. People walked by and would stop to check out my ride. I would listen to them ‘educate’ their buddy. usually wrong and I would whisper ‘dumb ass’ as they walked off. Jen said she would come do laundry and walk over to the park. I promised to give her a ride, go drag main. We had a lovely lunch of bbq hamburger or hotdog. The hamburger! 4 stars omg so good and meaty.

Then about 11:30, we decided to call it a day. Start the bike and off on our little trip. We pulled up stakes and I stepped over to fiddle with the advance and choke. I pump the kick start a couple of times then turn on the key. I hit the gas and kick down. BANG!!! What the ever loving fuck? I look down and the kick start arm and pedal are hitting the ground. I bring it back up and nothing. It feels like it isn’t engaging. dammit. I have literally broken my bike. Richard was supposed to be coming up to the park after a meeting. I texted and let him know what happened in hopes he would bring some tools. He texts back said he would bring his trailor. The fella who parked beside me, he had a 1963 XLCH, sportster. We had a nice visit, he told me about his dad. How he and his dad rebuilt the bike and that his dad used to have a servi car. Charlie as it read on the show and shine poster on his bike. Said he might have the part, pointed out where it broke and being that is was pot metal? It would have to be replaced. I get a call from Richard, he isn’t coming because they might not let him in the park with the trailer;  but for me to get some people to push while I am riding in 2nd gear ‘pop the clutch’. I just looked up and stared at the pretty blue sky. Really?

So I checked the exits and noticed if I we went between the row of porta potties and fenced playground, we would have a straight shot to the road to home. So Jen and I grabbed on and started pushing. A few people offered to help but I declined, I was not very good company at the moment. So I worked off lunch and a really shitty attitude. Tried a couple times to start her on the road past the canal but it just wouldn’t catch. fuck it. Just keep going and with a little help from Justin we got her up onto the drive way. I was hot sweaty and exhausted. After a shower I found my book on restoring your harley davidson and set it on the table for me to look at schematics for the part. Then after hopefully finding it? I will visit the 45 restoration website to see if they might have what I need.

What I need is Rocky. Besides heart breakingly missing him daily. I miss his dependable help.

not now!

I am bombarded with ads all day long. Pop ups and fantastic stories about fantastic products. And I buy in to it, a little. And as we all know I am incredibly vain so I bought some fake eyelashes. Yep for 14.99 you too can have fluttery things attached to your eyelid. So annoying. I wanted to try the magnetic lashes. You paint the special eyeliner on your eye lid then wait. It has to dry. In the mean time I decided to use my cool new eyebrow pen that has a brush like end. Supposedly you can ‘draw’ lashes or hairs. Yeah nope. But could be I am doing it wrong. Minutes up? I delicately lift the creepy bug like lash up off the tray and with the ‘lash tweezers’ I place….dammit try that again…shit! So I take the lash and use my fingers and nudge, prod and cuss my way to the drag queen like creature you see before you. I even used lipstick on my thin disappearing old lady lips. I have had this lip stick from Mary Kay for over 20 years. It is still good. It is my favorite color, kind a light maroon.

Spent the day with Jen. We went to lunch. She drove me to America’s Best so I could order my new glasses and then we went shopping at Kohls at the mall. They had huge racks all over the store 85% off of already highly discounted blouses. So I ended up getting 9 blouses for summer and only spending $58. saucy! And being a good human, I pulled out of my closet several old blouses to give to charity.

I went to the dollar store and bought all kinds of pink flamingo items. They were all scattered around the store and I felt like I was on a scavenger hunt. She loved all her presents.

Betty is learning to sit. I am still working on the potty training. I bought  some puppy pee pads. Put one down on the floor and she had fun ripping it to shreds. She does go out for the most part to take care of business but for what ever reason has decided the rubber mat right out the back door is a great place to pee. I honest to god don’t know if I can get the smell out of it. I think I might have to bleach it. puppies!

Please stay safe, wash your hands. I love you.

 

its a electrifying

For the last two weeks my coworkers and I have felt the brunt of the uptick in covid testing. The majority of my over 100 calls a day are people wanting to know how to test. Or where to test. Or add situation here covid. This is a hot mess. And didn’t we see it coming? Something about history;  “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

I just kills me that people have gotten so blind to their actions. So freaking self centered. The stupidity of the leaders. I am so glad I work from home. I am so glad I have a job.  So many of the people who call in ask about a free covid test. Honest to god, any inane crap dribbling from that orange turd in the white house mouth has to be golden. I have gotten so much push back from people who are essential and demand a free test. No. Go to our website. You can schedule a test at any 3 of our locations and there is information there for how much it will cost. No I don’t know if your insurance covers the test. I do know if you come in to test again, you will pay the entire amount. Oh you don’t have insurance? (probably didn’t plan on paying in the first place)

The people who call in for their results and that I see are positive is bone chilling. Wear a freaking mask. Oh a neighbor came over to share some cake? You had a small meeting at work? It was just a short run to the store for milk? Kids got together to play? Dear god, don’t you see what is happening? Some one came to work then tested positive? You can’t even say ‘stay home if you are sick’, this is a hidden potentially killer. And people bitch because their rights are infringed on.

If you have never watched the movie Idiocracy; I invite you to watch. Why? Because that is where we are living.

Betty. Well she is growing by leaps and bounds. She is quite adorable and still poops where ever the hell she pleases. Yes we make frequent trips outside and the praises for her production is crazy loud. I have increased her food. I was following the breeders suggestion and Betty just seemed too excited to see food in her bowl. So now I fill the bowl, let her eat. When she stops and there is usually food left. The bowl is taken away. ta and da. The cast? Its like it isn’t even there. The only time she notices is it is when she hasn’t anything within reach to chew so chews on her cast.  Zsazsa and Bonnie spend the majority of the time playing. I knew they would be okay together. Although sometimes Zsazsa is pissy, she gets over it.

We are going to the vet this morning for her first shots and a looksee at her leg. I am glad I got her. And it is correct the cheapest part of getting a dog is the initial purchase. What you would look cute in a sweater? You want a pool? And not just any pool, a doggie pool is a must. You see it has a tap to drain, reinforced floor and ??? it can be folded and put away for storage. You don’t want to use a stupid plastic bowl to rinse your pup? Well here is a really cool attachment for your faucet that only a plumber can figure out how to attach. Not just any brush, shampoo, drip dry will do for you little darling. Nope go to ‘chewys’ and get you some canine beauty supplies. I did get the pop up puppy pen. Its purple and came with a collapsible water bowl for traveling. The pet industry is alive and well.

I woke up with a major sinus headache today. Probably brought on by the stupid people who called in all week. And they are going to shit when they realize the clinics are all closed. go to urgent care. Oh its full of people coming in for covid testing? I don’t fucking care. Jaded much?