I have really missed everyone. I knew I would be lonely and have really been fighting depression. After I go to work, I'll be better.

My phone was turned on and after much searching, there is no phone jack in the house. I guess it was covered up, or removed, during the remodel. So, I found a yellow rotary phone in the remodeling stuff and ran the cord out a window to the outside phone box. I can at least receive and make phone calls. Computer won't be on until there are inside phone jacks. I am at the library now.

It is very hot here. No surprise. Humidity is much higher than what I'm used to. I have cleaned up the construction trash, worked in the backyard and unpacked a lot of stuff.

Went to dinner at a neighbor's house and got food poisoning. Found later that his barbeque grill wasn't cleaned. The neighbor's son, to the right of me, also got very sick. Won't be eating dinner at the other house any time soon.

The neighbors to the right are really nice. It is a blended family. All ages of children. The dad asked me if I knew anything about chickens and since I do.....we're building a chicken yard. The chicken house is already there and is really nice. We got it about half finished yesterday. Anything that I can find to do is welcome. Working hard during the day, helps the nights. No t.v., but you can check out THIRTY books at one time here....so, I am reading a lot.

I have one trip back to Oklahoma to finish up the move. My fridge, my table saw, the enlarger and lawn furniture.

The drive down here was pure torture. Mikee yowled all the way to Mineral Wells. I couldn't drive above 60 or the trailer would start weaving. Robert followed me. I have never been so glad to stop that truck when we arrived. I just fell out....

Timmee got out night before last and didn't come home yesterday til night time. I looked and looked and looked for him. When he ambled up to the door, I wanted to kill him and kiss him. Neither would have mattered to him, he was starving. I think he felt as though he was quite the man around the creek. Thank God there are no busy streets nearby. I'm sure he prowled and could hear me calling him.

There are numerous birds, lizards and toads here that I have never seen. The backyard is little a little ecosystem all it's own.

When I get back from Oklahoma, I have to re-interview at the psych hospital as my application has timed out. There are also substance abuse counselor jobs in a nearby town that I'm going to check out.

I really miss everyone. I am trying to stay as busy as possible, so I don't get down.

I've been into Austin twice. Only got lost once, but found my way to daughter's house by using the compass.

I have $21 in my checking account. That is an eery feeling. I can't stand not working but can't do anything til I am settled. Hopefully, the retirement check comes next week. I don't know the schedule yet.

Since I'm at the library and we just got a short amount of time on here and I have to finish this.

xoxoxo pat-

xoxoxo Pat

hi pat.....i can sense the stress and depression in your words and just want you to know that you are in my thoughts.....everything will settle down given a little time......considering all you've been through..you're doing damn good woman!.....love you

[katheryn]

im glad things are going well for you pat shame about the food poisoning, hope you get a job soon.
take care

[bipolar_bear]

What an ordeal you have had. You seem to be handling it well in spite of everything. With all your qualifications I am sure it won't be long before you find yourself employed and a little more stable financially. Good luck and keep in touch.

Am I glad to hear from you!

Sorry you were sick. You seem to have a nice neighbor though.

I hope all the stress you are going through goes down for you very soon.

(((((((((Pat)))))))))

[hillbunnyb]

still looking for a dull moment....... glad you are surviving all this. even keeping your sense of humor!!! amazing. safe travels and settles. good luck with job hunting. glad yoou can check in through the library...

[desirae]

Hey!!!.....I was wondering how you've been....it's good to see your back.

[January]

((((((((( Pat )))))))))))

It sounds like you're not having a dull moment there.

I admire your spunk and will power so much.

Please stay in touch when you can. Prayers for travel blessings and good things in general for you are winging their way.

Hugs,

Jan

[(JD)]

((((fayerody)))) So good to hear from you. Please let us know if that settlement check DOESN'T come in soon, ok?

Don't you just hate it when dogs ignore their masters!!!!

Best check out a book on poisonous plants and snakes in Texas!

I hope your phone jacks are there.... shouldn't be too hard to search the wire impedance to find them...

Keep up with your meds, and rest, and self-care...NO MATTER WHAT!!!!

[mrb020377]

wooo hooo... welcome to Texas~!!!!!!!!!! I hope you get settled soon!!!

still bent. not broken. but i'm online. dsl/phone is cheaper here than in Oklahoma. and i get a discount because of "retirement". i can't tell you how it is to not get here. i start thinking about certain people and wondering how you are doing, etc. etc. especially at night. at least now, i can be my nosy self again.

still very broke. my daughter thought that the check had come in and it was a denial for the medicaid.....so, that false hope flew out the window. i will go back to Oklahoma when i can afford it. and i'm not taking any cats.

everyone has been outside now and they all have different takes on it. pearl hides, timmee slogs around, mikkee noses in neighbor's yards and amsu sits in the storage shed and watches it all.

i do have nice neighbors. one that i'm leery of. she gets "up close and personal".......and you know me, "why do you ask?" and that generally runs her back home.

i'm just trying to do the $ thing without going to pieces. i can't do a thing about a job til i get the rest moved and i hate that empty hole in gut.....BUT dogs and cats are okay and that is most important.

i am so in love with this town. except for the neighbor, far up the hill, who doesn't like cats. but i went over and talked to him and identified mine and was fairly clear concerning my devotion and my "guardian" status. (i could take him.... )

ELIZABETH GEORGE......MYSTERY WRITER. i found three more that i haven't read. be sure, if you follow this lead, to start at the first, as they follow one another....and you don't want to get into the middle and then find out something that you shouldn't know so soon.

when i was at the library on saturday, desperately trying to touch bases with PCers, it was taking TWO minutes for a page to download. i almost had a nervous breakdown. i started talking to Tomi and we had to end it because the computer timed out. jeeezzzzzz. but sure was appreciative that i got online for that short time.

xoxoxo pat

[January]

(((((((((( Pat ))))))))))))))

It's so good to hear from you. My goodness you've got a lot happening!!!

I'm glad you're here. I thought I was the only one who worried about my PC friends at night.

I hope you money comes in really soon. It sounds scary!

I'm going to see if my library carries Elizabeth George books. I'll be sure and start at the beginning.

I also use the "why do you ask?" line! It makes them shut up, doesn't it? lololol!

I'm so glad you like your new town and almost all your neighbors.

Keep us posted and please take good care of yourself.

Hugs,

Jan

[radio_flyer]

WB ((((((((( fayerody)))))))))) .. We missed ya..... Sounds like you haven't had many "dull" moments... Ya sound pretty busy.. Don't forget to take a few "time outs" to keep your energy going.. ...

[eskielover]

Fayerody,

Wow, what a stressful time you are going through. Moving seems to be one of the toughest things to go through & then everything else comes on top of that....to make things even more difficult. Sometimes you just need a nice break from it all but that doesn't seem to happen either does it?

I hope things start slowing down & going better soon. In a few months, I will be in a similar situation.....moving from California to Kentucky. Probably won't move the horses for awhile after I even get a place. My last move was more than I could handle.....swore at the time I would never move again but I made a lier out of myself.

Take care of yourself....& hope things start going better than it has so far. It's hard enough moving without having other problems on top of it.

Hugz,
Debbie