Got my dresser

Got my dresser in my apartment finally. Now have to wait for brother to put it back together since he took it apart.

Uncle and cousin brought over the pieces in 3 trips. Had to lock up Precious to keep from escaping and Frodo hid under the bed. The middle mirror I couldn't even lift so had to measure to see if I need to move a picture from the wall. I think it will fit without moving my picture. They put it right where I wanted it and inserted the drawers.

Talk to sister and we are going to an amusement park tomorrow. She didn't say if brother-in-law would be coming or not so if he doesn't we have to take turns with the roller coasters. Can't leave a 5 year old alone and she is too short to ride. Tell ya all about tomorrow. When we come back I'll do laundry at her house. Niece is excited to start Kindergarten in the Fall. She thought she should start on her 5th birthday last Fall and sad when told she has to wait. She is tenting with Daddy tonight in the backyard while Mommy stays in the warm house. I wish it would quit raining so we can keep wearing our shorts instead dragging out the sweatpants and jeans tucked away in our winter storage. It was 74 today and I'm wearing sweatpants and a t-shirt. It is too warm for a heater and too cold for A/C. I want to go swimming but every day off is too cold. Darn Mother Nature.

While walking Precious today I had 2 girls and 1 boy so excited to pet a cat and ready to move in with me. I said they pet Precious while we are outside. After 15 minutes their father was calling for them and ran back to their apartment.
Nothing else to report.

Quick on the draw

Today I come in to discover our return lot stalls have another company name on them or no company on them, but the sign directing customers to the correct return lots has not been changed. Whereas, our customers can't figure out where to park their cars. I tell them all day to park anywhere. They are to change the stall signs on Saturday when the lease runs out and stall assignments change, but they want to be quick on the draw and not complete the job in one day.

Another trifle to deal today with was people calling in sick and my single coworker working the counter is my car washer as well. I actually asked him to wait before returning outside once so I could use the rest room. Flights keep landing so was afraid to leave.

My aunt called at work to tell me they are bringing my dresser tomorrow, 5:30. Hooray!

First walk

Frodo had his first walk in the new apartment. I didn't think was going to make it all the way to the door from a dog barking but he did and I had to run upstairs to grab his harness when he stepped outside. Then it was either twisted or Frodo put on weight cuz I had to loosen it. It was twisted. We spent our hour laying in the grass and Precious wandered a little but came back to Frodo who was completely petrified. Then time to go in and Precious wanted to explore the whole courtyard. Too late. Then had to drag Frodo back in (good thing he was harnessed cuz I was scratched picking him up). Once inside he was ready to go home. Later.

The Happenings

Today I talked to Mom. She is has ordered their tombstone. They are suppose to be sending a picture of what it will look like. Slowly but surely they are tossing the garbage and deciding what to do with hazardous waste in grandpa's basement, like 15 year old turpentine in a peanut butter jar, etc.

Saw the Harry Potter #6 with my sister. My niece from Nebraska babysitted my local niece while we were gone. My local niece told me my Nebraska niece is her cousin. Yes she is, I said. New word for her. A while ago she discovered her mom has sisters and a brother and once we were little like her. Though she still can't understand why she is not in pictures taken before she was born.

Well, nothing else to report.

Knock on the door

Had a knock on the door just now loud enough to wake the dead. There is man asking if I was playing loud music. No. I was watching a nature show on Yellowstone and thought I turned the volume down enough not to disturb the neighbors, I can barely hear it standing at the door. Then Precious has to investigate and I try to hold him back. Man asks if I heard music below me. No, didn't hear any loud music tonight and Precious escapes. Man goes back to his apartment and catch Precious.

I only play loud music in my car, except when cats or nieces are in the car. Cats can't handle loud noises and freak every time the garbage truck comes by. Later.

Family picnic

Had our Mom's sisters and cousins family picnic at my sister' house. They got the picnic tables my Dad made when my parents hosted the annual picnic, and it rains so spent the day inside in the A/C. I brought my portable badmitten set and never took it out. Had a full house. I made macaroni and cheese. Mom got a cake for her 70th birthday. I thought it strange my aunt didn't get one since her birthday is the same day (7 years apart). But it is Mom's 70th that is more special.

Left to see Public Enemies (love that Johnny Depp though Christian Bale was cute too). Johnny Depp is John Dillinger and Christian Bale is the lawman sent to catch him. I thought it equal to Mark Harmon's Dillinger. I showed up during the previews and the theater was full so had to sit in the 2nd row, my neck stills hurts. I was so close that I could see their make-up, pores, and missed hairs when shaving that morning. How often do I get the opportunity to get that close to a star?

Came home and discovering Precious is quiet the escape artist. He wants his daily walk and I keep carrying large objects making me open the door wider. Bad cat. Well, better go. Later.

Zoo trip

Took my nieces to the zoo yesterday. I was the evil aunt allowing one niece to drink pop on more than one occasion. Other niece had pop and lemonade. One niece fed the goats while the other fed the fish. We saw part of the bird show and watched river otters get fed. River otters had a fishicicle with fish frozen in a large ice cube to make them work for their food. One niece enjoyed watching the otters swimming for so long that we finally had to say "Bye" and walk away to make her come.The train was derailed so we couldn't do that. I had money for one person to do the camel ride so younger niece was it. Got a pic on my cell. After the zoo we visited the gift shop and let them have 1 large item or 2 small items (depending on the price). I grabbed 2 stuffed animals and older niece cried foul. Yeah, it is my money so I'll get whatever I want. Harsh reality, but true. Each got a stuffed animal. Next we went to Dairy Queen for ice cream. Finally we went home and tried to beat the rain cuz my back seat in booster seat niece wouldn't be able to shut the window I opened. My sister was displeased I let my niece have yet another stuffed animal and let her drink a bottle of pop. She just donated a bunch of stuffed animals to charity and hates it when I let her drink pop.

After supper, we headed for grandma's house to empty out stuff for the furniture and junk pick up, Saturday I think. People were driving around in trucks looking for free stuff. One took the mattress and another took a rusty cart, but later brought the cart back. I showed everyone where I carved my name in a tree, it is still there after 21 years. Grabbed grandma'a sheets, pillows, and blankets for my bed. Had brother inspect the dresser, it is in 2 pieces, the mirrors are one piece with the outer ones on hinges and the dresser is another piece. There is a date on the mirror, Mar 1922. Not officially antique (100 years) but still old. Brother says rusty screws come out real easy. Now we need a 2nd person for lifting. I tried to lift my end of a couch and not strong enough so older niece had to help me. Proof I am not as strong as sister thinks. Then older niece wanted a picture she saw and then had to show it to younger niece. Huge crying fit from younger niece over wanting the picture. Older niece saw it first so it is hers. Mom let younger niece have a picture in her house, one my grandma painted.

Back home and took Precious for an hour walk in the dark and later rain, dragging him back inside. We only ran into 1 dog so that was good.

Heart broken

My friends at work are heart broken that the new guy at work is engaged. I think they get too excited about any new guy in the airport. I just PO'ed he lied to me. I asked him directly if he had a girlfriend, wife, woman and he said he had no woman in his life. Then he tells 2 others he is engaged. That bastard. It wasn't like I was asking him out, I was just getting to know the new guy. He had no cause to lie to me like that.
Anyway, I'm too excited getting my bed and dresser from grandma's house and taking my niece to the zoo this week. Now I have to schedule in Public Enemies and Half Blood Prince into my busy life. My only sad note. Later.

Have a fun filled 4th of July, I'll be working which I get to deal with the highly stressed and demanding customers. I think I'll watch Independence Day on my DVD player.

Had a good overnight with my niece last night introducing the root beer float to her. She jumped off the couch everytime the cats jumped on, even though she begs to pet them. My sister picked her up this morning.

Got to work and got a surprise. A car rental is closing and trying to pawn off their reservations after the close date on us. Now all the workers are finding new jobs and the airport is taking bids on their lot spaces. I take it a new company is not coming in to fill their counter space.

Well, off to bed. I need my sleep.

Vet visit

Precious had adventure at the vet, he was surrounded by dogs in a confined space of the waiting room. He was growling and claws came out of the carrier and dogs were barking at him trying to get into the carrier. A couple had their dogs outside. I heard two dogs had a case of rat poison. He was okay when in the office with the vets petting him fussing how beautiful he is. One said he is Maine Coon. He could be but not a pure breed, he has unknown father. Teeth good, ears good, heartbeat rapid with some panting in fear, and beautiful soft coat. I worked hard to keep it that way. Excellent health, But he is 3 lbs overweight at 18 lbs. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah. He was loosing weight since last visit. I cut his food last summer, he fluffed up over winter from less exercise, and finally getting rid of his pudgy belly walking outside. Plus Frodo grabs his fair share of food so Precious can't be overeating. I cut back on the treats since moving. He is the dominant cat so this battle of the bulge will continue. And no, I won't give up, he is my baby. Later.