DONE ? DONE !!!

I said to the Dr. "You mean you are done already? " She laughed and said "Yes, all done."   I was so surprised at how fast they took my tooth away.   I still am amazed at how I got through it. And without a hitch.  Good job by everyone.   My sweet Jan sitting in the waiting room and I am sure praying for this old 92 year old body, was an Angel to me.  She stayed with me the rest of the day.  We both had naps and she made trips to the Cyber for her lunch and later for ice cream.  I ate some at 8 last night.  I looked so funny with the ice pack they gave me.(scared Bitsy).  One of these marvelous new contraptions that is throw away.  I looked like comics of people with a towel tied around my head.  Ice for swelling. Ibuprofen for pain. Now that is goof stuff!!!  I  had a  pretty good night. Hard to sleep on two pillows to elevate my head.   I got up at 3-could not sleep because I was hungry.  Liquids just don't get it.  I drank a glass of BOOST, and slept till 6:30.  I had oatmeal with peanut butter in it for breakfast.    Good  !!. Try it-it is very good. All in all--I am doing O.K.

Betty Boop

THIS IS THE DAY.

Remember the song you were taught in Sunday School?  "This is the day. This is the day the Lord hath made' let us rejoice and be glad in it".  I woke this morning with that song on my mind. I sang it before I got out of bed. Even that did not upset Bitsy.  She is used to her mistress breaking out in song.  Anyway the reason for it this morning is this is the day for my oral surgeon to make his money for a nice vacation.  Tooth extraction does not come cheap, I am about to learn. And they are actually taking away my tooth.  I bet it was exciting to my Mom when it came in.  I remember being joyful when my kids had their first ones, and isn't it a  wonder they last so long.  In my case-it is the first I have lost.  So wish me luck at 11 o'clock and say a  little prayer too. I will try later to make a  funny story about it.  Right now I see very little humor.

Betty Boop
I treated myself to a hearty breakfast in the Cyber.

ALONE ?

One goose swims alone, one man walks alone.  Are they lonely?  I think not. For about 15 or 16 geese soon joined the loner.  He is the leader and soon had them under control.  Off they floated.  The man walks alone.  Maybe "she" slept in?   Maybe he is really alone.  We have quite a few loners out here (men.)  They have lots of attention from the ladies.  Doesn't matter to me.  Some act sort of silly about it.  Oh well--to each his own.  Amy and I were alone for lunch after church yesterday.  Went someplace we like.  On the colony.  They have their homemade bread for sandwiches.  Soup and salads.  It was very good.  Rest of day, I slept and finished a book  all alone, that was a page turner.  UNDER CURRENT.  You can imagine from the title that it was thrilling and upsetting!!  

Not really alone
BETTY BOOP

DUCKS IN A ROW

Now I get it,  DUCKS IN A ROW.  I saw it in action.  6, count them, ducks swimming in such a perfect row.  O. K. Here it goes, my silly mind goes.  Head Honcho leads it off, of  course.  Three almost grown siblings  middle, Old Girl brings it in.  Isn't that like my family when we were young?  I have never seen such a straight line. The family of  Canada Geese seem to be making a comeback.  Hope they behave and not make too much trouble or we will have to ask them to leave again.

Coffee in the "big perk" is getting tiresome. So many parts to assemble and to wash.  I must get a new 4 cup one soon.  First to get the tooth surgery done on Tuesday.  I am laying in soft food provisions.  Jello, Ensure, clear soup, coke, coffee, tea, on and on it goes.  I know I am making too much of this procedure.  Can't help it,  that is how I handle my worries.

Betty Boop

SATURDAY SO FAR

So far so good.  It was nice and pleasant on the Balcony. I saw a couple walking.  The walk around the Lake has been partly closed while construction has been going on forever.  This couple I mentioned are very spry for their age. He looks as if he is really working hard to keep up with her.  I would say they are in their early 80's. Like Truman, he walked till 89. That is when he had a stroke. Played golf the day he got sick.  Amazing he was.

Jan  is working with screening this morning and will pick up a few groceries for me after she finishes.  I need a few soft things to eat after my tooth surgery on Tuesday. Wish me luck.

Betty Boop

NICE LUNCH VISIT

Sure enjoyed lunch and visit yesterday.  To host four lovely, pretty, girls was fun.  Jan, Amy, Karen, and Ashley were my guest yesterday at lunch.  We did a lot of catching up.  Ashley is  going back to State in a few days to her apartment and studies to become a Vet.  How great.  She seems to be looking forward to what is next.  Karen is doing well just now.  Hope that continues.  Jan and Amy are always welcome to me.  Such a nice day. 

My maid was cleaning this being my morning. I sat and read in the Bubble.  I had to go buy some coffee because my little Mr. Coffee uttered it's last gurgle.   I will have to buy a new one.  Nobody fixes something like small things like that.  O well, I have a new toaster, so now I will have to buy a new coffee pot.   That big "old" 8 cup one is just to big to fool with.  I am not even sure  if I still have it.  A small 4 cup size where I can make 2 cups and it sits on the counter not  
taking up too much space will  be what I  buy when I get a chance.

SO BE IT
DOT (Betty Boop)  Ellis

CALM AFTER STORM

Nice size thunder storm really watered everything.  My plants took a beating.  One blew over and broke part of it.  I  hope the part that broke off will take root again.  Bitsy was so calm during the rain and thunder. Sometime I wonder how I got such a cat.   Yesterday I did get a haircut.  O. K. (I guess.)  Never know what I will get. It is short and dark anyway. 

I am having guest for lunch.  My niece and her daughter, who is headed back to Vet School. Mississippi State of course. is there any other place to be?
  Loves it.  Amy and Jan will round out my guest list.  I am sure I will enjoy their visit. Just hope the food is good!!! 

Betty Boop