My luck at cards ran out Wednesday night when neither Ted nor I won. In the third hand where you need three sets of three of a kind, I was dealt five pairs and a joker. Slam dunk right? I just needed to get two cards of any of the five pairs I had and along with that joker I was down. I did not draw nor did anyone throw away any of those cards. I was caught for 110 points holding the exact same hand I was dealt. It was the kiss of death and I never pulled out. Ted didn't get down in the first two rounds and suffered along with me. But dinner was good and the company even better so losing some dimes is no big deal.
Kristin and Larry had to put down their dog Shep that night. She was 14 but had a mass on her liver and couldn't stand, walk or control her bladder. That is always such a sad choice to make. She will be missed.
Thursday was our neighborhood luncheon for the ladies, Ted went with the men on Wednesday. It was bittersweet because our greatest neighbor is in hospice care and she was sorely missed. We had to decide what to do about Christmas since Wanda insists she is going to have us. We reserved a restaurant and will address where to have dessert as the time gets closer.
Merry and I made two stops concerning the surprise we are working on before heading home. Isabelle came that day so we are totally clean inside and out! Ted went to see if he could put the hog that is tearing up the sporting clay course to rest but he never showed up. When it got dark he came back home. The next morning all the corn was gone so obviously this hog is patient.
It was off to three places with Merry on Friday to finish our project. I am torn about one thing but have time to make a decision! Maybe I should leave well enough alone. While at JCP an elderly lady fell on the up escalator and was tumbling around like in a clothes dryer. Merry ran to her aid but the lady got cut up pretty badly from the metal strips. They were at the top before more help arrived. I picked up Mary's purse, looked for the woman's shoes and husband and got a chair from a dressing room. At first the lady didn't want 911 but the bleeding wouldn't stop and Merry told them she may have hurt more than just the cuts so they called. After Merry washed the blood from her hands we left just as the EMTs arrived. It was scary for all of us.
I visited Wanda on Saturday. She sits in her lift chair and watches TV and naps frequently. She was happy to see Kara's wedding photos. I offered to stay awhile so her husband could leave but she said she wanted to take a nap. She is the world's greatest friend and neighbor and my heart is breaking. In the evening we went to church and went out for a bite.
Sunday was cold and rainy. Ted went to shoot but they could never stay on the range long enough. He gave up and came home. I put a chuck roast in the crockpot and just stayed home. Tucker was supposed to go home but the ship couldn't dock for 2.5 hours due to fog so they will come get him tomorrow. Not a problem for us. Hopefully this cold mess will move out and our 70 and sunny will return. At least I hope so. Last winter was colder than normal and I don't want a repeat of that.
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