What is Next?
Friday, August 9, 2024 at 6:11PM 
This is Emmy who is starting to make friends here today. She arrived while we were out. We got back 10 minutes after drop off. <sigh>
Dennis thinks he has food poisoning. All I know is he is white as a sheet and vomiting and vomiting so he is in bed. Despite being sick, he stayed with the dogs while we looked for a used car. We still have to deal with the fried car and the costs to drop the engine. Wish we had started looking vs. thinking fixing was the best but how do you know. Good news, we found a loaded caravan with low mileage but we can't get it till Tuesday. We did all the preliminary stuff like a deposit, bank draft and all that fun stuff. Nathan must return the rental Monday so he will have to uber to the dealership which is not close and drive it home. One thing out of the way. The payment for the mechanic - we will figure that out. Dennis - hoping he feels better tomorrow. It is Nathan's day off so it will just be me if he is not. Personally I think he got sun poisoning as he worked on that back bed all day. We shall see.
I took the photos today. I probably did a lousy job at it but it is what it is.
Coco was a bossy pants today. Thank you for that as you made me laugh and laugh.
We got a dog back called Marlie who they tell us that he was overprotective to the dad -he was keeping mom away from dad. We have had him now for a couple of weeks and can't duplicate it. He is happy go lucky so I don't get it. But we will find him the right home. He seems happy here.
It looked like rain this morning and wonderful sun late this afternoon.
Apryl DOES not like me to open her mouth. She does take her meds - no issue but anything else? Oh my and Old coco hates her face being brushed. I have challenges. But we are doing what we need to. Keke is a hugger - oh does that feel good. Jango runs to me when Jango sees me. How delightful. Tanner and Logan - oh my tv time with them the best. Maurey is staying - okay not but hey hey I am here and I needed that lately! I could go on but more tomorrow...
The dogs had a good day.
My sister thing is overwhelming. I am losing weight. Oh well - clothes are baggy and we work through life obstacles. You have to! I need to win the lottery. Don't we all?
Reader Comments (5)
Congratulations on finding your van. That is one big worry done and sorted. So very sorry about your sister. I remember when I found out my sister, my only sibling, was terminal. It was one of the worst times of my life.
I think Denis has heat exhaustion, heat stroke would have elevated body temperature. He can't work like that all day, especially if he's not conditioned to be out all day long in the sun, heat. Hopefully he doesn't have an elevated temperature, that's serious. And make sure he has a hat on and water to drink.
I can drive Nathan on Monday, that Uber is going to be expensive, I like to drive! Just txt me the time to pick him up.
What a summer you have been having, so sad.
We can't get the van till Tuesday. He says he will uber but appreciates offers. He still has to deal with the dead car - costs - etc. He has NO CLUE what time Tuesday he can get the newer van and the dealership we got it from is a high end sports car dealership. Someone traded this van in for a sports car. LOL We saw amazing looking cars from a 65 mustang, gull wing, corvettes etc etc They are closed Saturday and Sundays. Strange for a dealership to be closed on the weekend. But they really focus on classic sports cars.
Dennis is still sick today but better. No more vomiting. Head scalp is red. But he knows better. It is Nathan's day off so Dennis is up but I am doing most of the work.
Angela: I had a brother that died and I have a sister. I have no parents. When she goes it will be just me. I think I am not digesting it entirely due to the load we are carrying. It will hit me harder soon, I suppose. I find myself crying at the strangest times and the dogs look at me as if to say WHAT? We are dealing with the older van and costs. We are glad we got a replacement. We also have to deal with the cost of the rental. Thank you line of credit that we have for emergencies that we were able to buy a used van. It is a nice colour. It has all the bells and whistles. It is 6 years newer than the older one that had no extras. We may be buying more issues as you do with used but we won't know till we know. Now we will have to pay extra each month to eliminate the line of credit till the next emergency comes. We did sleep last time for the 1st time in days. Nathan and I both can't sleep when under this much stress so acquiring a van helped. Getting the bank note for the van helped. Nathan said he doesn't like the van. He doesn't know why but it was the best available at this time. I said to him let it go and be thankful you will have a vehicle. I think he will like it. It's a better colour and has extras and it is newer. Mileage is low. I am thankful for this. I will tell you though days ago, I so needed an escape. I had thoughts of running away. Yikes - can't do that cause who would groom the dogs. LOL
Darlah: I think I know how you feel. Again, I am so sorry. Life has a way of kicking us again when we’re down. Hopefully you will ‘both’ like the van soon.