Almost New Years and the Nigerian Prince strikes

Chris and Sarah left via Mike and Carole this morning at 5 15.

 So KR goes surfing and I had agreed to take Ella to go cash a check.  Well turns out she is been scammed by the Nigerian Prince email that says that she is suppose to give these people money and then she will get thousands of dollars of 'lottery' money.  Really, people are still falling for it.

I took her to ACE to cash a check, and then she went to CVS to get money card, and she text the card number to a Detective David Angelo.  How can people be so so stupid?  She even sold her car trying to get this lottery money.  She lives two doors down from Bob Lombardi, upstairs,  

So Maggie called the cops and officer Chavez came and talked to her and took a report and told her NOT to give anyone money in the future,  She does not seem to be bothered that it was a scam and that she lost THOUSANDS of dollars.  Chuck Oh, our neighbor cop also came.  

The weather was good today.  68

I had done downstairs laundry and made the bed.

Tyler called said he wants to come and visit.  We told him ok if he pays us the 400 first,  If he had the money to buy gas, he should pay us.  Have not heard back,  So i guess he/they are not coming

KR watched TV and I tried to get rid of stuff 

Working Tuesday

 Well, Magda asked me if I could see one of Dr Weston's patients, Jody.  I had Reese and Ryan Walters at 8 30 and then Jody was suppose to come in at 10 am and he said he didn't get the text that asked him to come in at 10 so he didn't show up until 10 30.  I was kind of mad.  I cleaned his teeth and asked him to see Dr Weston for exam of the x rays.

I got back and we were suppose to go to Rosie's and Mark  said he did not want to go, so we are going on Thursday.  We got an amazing turkey carcass from Bill Johnson and I will make soup.  

KR and I walked the dog over to Yeye ahd to see if the crazy lady is camping out behind the club house, per Maggie Pagan.  She said she is trying to get the health department or someone to get her back into her own unit.  Oh my

We came home and I cooked a little of the calico that Mark dropped off,  Delicious.

We listened to Henry Kaney of KHC and went to bed.

Working Monday

 It was cold again, and I went to work.  Maribel wanted me to work on her brother, Mario or Marcos whose filling on #7 has come out and the viewing is Tuesday.  

I made some jam first, the last of the kumquat and apricot and canned them.  There were two emergency plus Chris B for suture removal, Kierra Schneider with cracked #19, and Hector with cracked #A.  SO I think I was there from 8 - 11 or 11 30.  Maribel was pretty stressed out,  With her brothers viewing tomorrow and funeral Wednesday. 

I got home and it had been pouring all day.  The five of us went to Wahoo for lunch, BLOOD lunch, and we all got the #1 special and came home here to eat.  Sarah and Chris got shrimp taco I think. 

Kurt went to Yeye's when Violet left in the afternoon.  There was enough water and low enough temperature that it hailed in some parts of Torrance,  Too bad we didn't see it.

It got down to 39 degrees,

Church Sunday

 KR went surfing early and we went to church without him.  BJ Gorrel was the guest speaker.  He was really good.  Paul was sick.

Doug came over and brought a 5 pound bag of crawfish.

KR went to the 11 am service.  Violet stayed with Yeye and it was still cold.  

We stopped at John and Katherine and got some biscotti, yum.

We walked the dog at Sunset and it was green.  We went over to Yeye's and ate the crawfish, which there was not enough meat.  My stomach was upset and I didn't eat much.

Saturday

 This morning was REALLY cold, about 48 outside.  We bundled up and walked the dog.  Then KR went to buy beans for the soup he made last month, something to do with beans.  I did laundry and proceeded to do more house work

KR and Kurt went to the farmers market.  

It is now Wednesday and I cant remember anything

Merry Christmas 2020

 Merry Christmas All

KR said he was up at 3 30 to pee and could not go back to sleep, so he got up to do the casseroles.  I was up about 5 and helped him finish and then put them in the oven.  Bill and Tom J came by to pick us up and they had several casseroles too.

We got down to the parking structure by Kincaid's and Dan Hubbard was there setting up, and there was a LOT of donated food by the various grocery stores, such as Von's.  But there was a lot of rotting food, like tangerines that was completely moldy.  

After I did all I could, i started walking/running home.  But I had to call Kurt to come and pick me up at Daiso, my hip and knee.  KR came home about 10 30 and said about 30 showed up.

He took a nap and I tried to order Chinese from Seafood Town.  Well they didn't answer the phone I knew the lines must be long so I drove down there, and sure enough, man oh man, line was long.  I placed our order - shrimp, mongolian beef, green beans and cashew chicken and came home.

KR dropped me and Kurt off and went to pick up the food.  Mimi and Den had already showed up and KR didn't get back until after 1, said it was very busy.

We had a fab lunch, with much dessert fo gingerbread cookies and other cookies that Violet has gotten.  We came home and KR took another nap while I got the roast ready for the oven.  Garlic covering the whole roast.  It turned out so so amazing.  We had mashed potatoes with cream cheese and salad plus dessert but no one was hungry after the roast.  Violet said she was not going to eat and still ended up eating a lot.  This roast was one of the bestest I have ever made

We played some carols on the piano and they went back to their house,   It was a very nice Christmas.

We went to bed after cleaning the house.

CHRISTMAS eve Thursday 12/24/2020

 We didn't get up until past 6.  It was cold but not that bad, we still turned on the heat.  Chris and Sarah got up, had some tea.  We walked Gracie at the beach and she only got one treat from Natalie.  Chris and Sarah drove our car, the van.  Bill Johnson came over and dropped off two casseroles for tomorrow.  We will be cooking two too for the Homeless feeding.

KR went to watch dad and Kurt and I went SHOPPING at Del Amo Mall.  YES, CHRISTMAS SHOPPING LAST MINUTE.  There were plenty of people who waited until the last minute and we went to the stores that didn't have a line, as the capacity of each store was way down, per city decree.  

We got the girls, Corrina,, Akiki/Sarah and Breanna?  all little something.  I paid for it all, as his Christmas gifts.  Almost 80 dollars.

Then we went to COTB, as the in person church was canceled.  It was a beautiful service and sunset.  Kurt was bothered by my singing.  I really don't care.  He went for a swim.  Matthew and Bubba came over to drop off KR's gift, and we had dinner.  TOMORROW IS CHRISTMAS

I also got some BEAUTIFUL toilet paper ear rings I just LOVE

Wednesday

 We got up to walk the dog, and last night I had to move to the other bed.  Gracie was taking up so much room and moving about and in and out of the blanket.  I got up at 4 and kept getting up and finally up at about 6

We stopped at Ralphs and got the shredded potatoes and beer, and KR went and got chicken food,  He started making gingerbread cookies.  They turned out so so good.  He also drank two or three 7.2 beers, and was toasty.  Mark Paulson came by and Gracie and Gaia had a fun time rolling around.  Kurt was at Yeye's all day.  Said he wanted to go Christmas shopping, for both Akiko and Corrina, but didn't know what to get or when to go.  Asked me to go, and I said ok, but he couldn't get the inertia to go. MAYBE tomorrow

KR also chopped the ham, and I gave a chunk to Sarah, plus three cookies.  THEY LIKED IT.  And they never want to eat sweets.

Eddie C came by after his extraction by Martin.  He was bleeding pretty good so I had to get out a bunch of gauze and qtip and stopped the bleeding with the tea bag.  Martin thinks we can do a 4 unit bridge, but I don't think so.  The bone level is not good.  And the teeth were a little mobile.

Chris and Sarah Gooch came by and we talked a little.  They are so so cute and adorable.  We all crashed before 9, and they are two hours ahead of us

Tuesday and only one patient

 I was suppose to have two patents this morning, but Lea text me and said that Paula's roommate just tested positive and Paula is looking for a test and Lea was with Paula Sunday night and should she come?  I told her no.  Stay home.  I went and saw Rita Risor and cleaned her teeth, gave Kathy her gift, which was what we got from office at Marc's house, blanket and starbuck gift card.  Will gave me a gift card from Redondo Oral Surgery, they sent a small tree with gift cards clipped on them,

As soon as I got home, we left for Rosie's.  Mark Paulson met us down there with Gaia and Gracie and Gaia had a great time.  I ran a little onto Naples and the pups got a bath and came home. As soon as we got home, we ate a little and went to red cross to GIVE BLOOD.  after that, I tried to nap but no go.  KR slept a little.  

We also got 12 Wahoo coupons and went to Wahoo fish taco for dinner.  We stopped at Yeye's and he said he would go with Kurt to get food, but when the time came he refused, so Kurt went and got food and when he got back yeye had eaten an orange and four pieces or plain bread and said he had dinner.  

OH MAN

He gets to be so weird sometimes.

Kurt was pretty frustrated in trying to get him to eat.

Monday AND I HAVE TO WORK

 I didn't get up until 6 30, my hip hurts.  KR had Zoom and I had to go to work to see Elizabeth Han, and then go to Lawndale to cement two crowns,  Elizabeth had a lot of stains and said she kicked her two girls out and they are at Ron's because they were being lazy and won't do anything like dishes.  She is too stressed having them.  I told her good for her.

I came home for a minute and then drove to Lawndale.  Michael Almera's crowns were too light, and too squarish.  I had to contour them, and the incisal line angles, at D on both crowns were both too square.  What was the lab thinking of?  Finally I cemented them and took pictures.

Came home and KR was weeding.  He had only ONE beer.  He ate lunch and took a nap.  I rode to Yeye's and they were out, and came home and ran two miles.  I don't know if I can do that anymore.  My hip really hurts.  

Kurt went over there to Yeye and Violet left.  Mimi said she is back with Den, and wants to bring him oer for Christmas.  Why not.

KR made gingerbread dough and will be baking them tomorrow.

Chuck came over and brought three bundt cakes over as a gift.

Sunday CHURCH on the BEACH

 BOH said that since Paul is out of town, Dan Parkins would not have service and today no church.  We didnt get up until a little after 6 for KR and I was awake off and on and got up at 7.  Yeye and Violet said they would not go to church with us, as it is too too cold.  We walked Gracie to yeye's to look for a cat cage, but I had already given it away to Judi M.  We came home and went to COTB. 

THE WEATHER WAS BEAUTIFUL

I could not believe the weather.  I wore my Santa outfit and it was so warm that I had to take off two layers by the time church was done.  It hit 75 today.  

We came home and Laurie and Steve came by to pick up the gifts for the foster kids, plus ham and potatoes and pie.  KR went to Compton to drop off the rest of the gifts and the ham etc.  

We loaded up Kurts truck and took the bikes down for a lovey ride, Ave I to El Porto.  There were many people out running and riding especially for mid December.

We came home and we decided on In N Out for dinner.  I found a gift card that was purchased in 2012 and I think gave to Kurt but was never used, so 4 double doubles later, we had dinner.  I was really tired.  MY NECK seems to be giving me fits, like I need to stretch it all the time,, and MY HIP

MAYBE NEW HIP NEXT YEAR

Beautiful Saturday

 KR got up early and went surfing.  I cleared the kitchen counter under the charging station, and made a little cubbie for holding our numerous glasses.  KR and Kurt went to the Farmers Market.  I made rice and a yummy steak, in the plug in non stick pan.  I didnt' want to cook on the stove top, too much clean up.

Mark came by with Gaia before KR came home, and Gaia and Gracie had a lickfest and they left. KR also got four hams and mashed potatoes and presents for all the Klub kids.  After lunch, he drove the presents for Matthew and Bubba to their house, man they have a LOT OF GIFTS.

KR took a nap, and I rode around.  Dumped some medicine off at Lomita HazMat collection.  There were lots of cars putting things in like electronics, and paints and stuff.   I was really tired when I got home. 

We went down to the beach to watch the sunset.  I missed the green flash.

KR had left over steak and watched foot ball with fire.  Kurt slept from about 5 pm and then got up earlier, but I didn't know, KR said.  I went to bed at 9 and slept until almost 7, for some reason I was tired.  

Friday

 We both got up early and KR went to surf.  Ave I was good and cold.  I did laundry and changed the sheets.  THen he planted figs, after watching youtube video, and I rode to Angelica's house to drop off her gift, small gift, Lularoe legging with some Christmas kitchen towels.

I also went and talked to Violet about working next month.  Kurt was lounging at home all day.  I also went to Ralphs and bought the roasts and some fried chicken and frozen vege.  We are going to have Chinese at lunch Christmas day and then roast for dinner.

Afternoon we walked Gracie at the beach and I ran two miles, very slow.  My hip really hurt, but I took three advil before the run. 

We had ZOOM and only the Ackerman and Gooch and us met, Cindy said her back hurt and Joann and Tony begged off for some reason.  I was really really tired and was asleep in 2 min after REBUFFING KR, hahaham tomorrow

WORKING Thursday

 KR was up by 5 and I got up at 5 30 for work.  Left by 6 30, KR had an appt with dermatologist, Wickwire's associate Dr Ammar, who KR likes even more than Bill.  It was a busy day, and I was exhausted by the time we were done.  

I came home ate a little and went to bed,  We were thinking about going to Death Valley, but then decided it was too rushed, as I had to see a patient on Monday, Elizabeth Hans and then to Lawndale clinic to see Michael Almera to deliver the crowns.  Then I have to work on Tuesday too.

After only about half hour nap, we got up.  Maybe we will go in January or end of January if Kurt wants to go.  Titus Canyon.

THEN we had a visitor Ruth Aramaki.  She showed up at the door after looking for us.  Karyn Redd is trying to get a job with her.  I told Ruth I would not hire her again in a million years.  

Violet didn't arrive until 7 pm, said something about leaving her phone at home and had to go back and traffic was bad.  KR watched some football and lit a fire.  I was tired so I went to bed by 9

Still no Jury Wednesday

 KR thought he was going to go surfing.  He went down there and came back and said it was not good enough to go so we went and walked the dog.  Adele had brought over some treats that Cali had and she gave them to us, and Gracie LOVES them.  Venison, freeze dried.  I brought some down to the beach and all the dogs slobbered over them.

KR then trimmed the trees in the back and filled the cans,  I spent hours cleaning the garage.  For some reason always takes me so so long.  I also rode to Costco to get Chinese sausages.  I thought the Korean store had it, but nope.  I wanted to cook the kale with them, so I got pea chips, vege chips and pita chips.  Plus the sausages and cooked a LOT of kale.  We also ate the cauliflower, 

KR bought some bicycle tires for Bubba and Matthew's bicycles and went there to fix them before Donna's 'unofficial' party for KLUB tonight.

I had a nice evening at home by myself.  Wrote some Christmas cards and went to bed.  KR came home about 9 30 after dropping the kids off.  They all had a great time  I was asleep already

Tuesday 12/15/2020

 Today is Will's 27th birthday.  I sent him a text but he did not respond.  I sent a msg on his FB too, he didn't respond.  He did like dad's msg, but that was early on.  Oh well.  KR went surfing and I went to work, saw Kimel at office. 

KR went to Farmer's Market.  Got maybe 14 heads of cauliflower, and so many kale and so much cilantro.  I gave a bunch away, and cooked five head in the oven.  Turned out really yummy.  

In the afternoon, I also dressed up as Santa and went to the office delivering small gifts for EVERYONE, except I forgot Angelica, so I will have to go to her house to deliver.

We had dinner from Sarah and I also got a little bit of lemon bundt cake from office.  Kurt was still up at 11 when I got up to pee.  I told him to KNOCK IT OFF

When will that BOY LEARN????

Jury Duty Week

 So I don't have jury today.

I went for a two mile run when KR had Zoom. (Very Early)  Then we walked the dog, then for a drive up to PV and then to Smart and Final for steaks and tri tip and using the c10 dollar off coupon.  Kurt finally mopped the floors.  KR went to Walmart and Target trying to get tires for Bubba's bike, but no go.  He will go to Walmart on 190th this afternoon an d check it out.  

The chickens are STILL NOT laying, and today's wind is howling and they are hiding in the coop.  We wrote cards and got a few.  

I also cooked some ribs that I got from Smart & Final.  I rode my bike there and thought the coupon was good but it didn't start until the 14 (tomorrow) and today is the 13.  I bought steaks and salad and rode home.

KR also BBQ a trip tip.  Turned out really good.  He marinated it first.  We went to dad's to eat.  Kurt said Yeye spent 10 min telling him not to bother with dinner.  Oye vey

Listened to a sermon, Jeff Gill, I fell asleep in the middle.

Church on Sunday with Violet

 First time church on Sunday with Violet. 

We got up by 6 and I did laundry and then we went down to the beach to walk Gracie.  It was 48 and COLD.  I wore two pairs of pants.  We hung the laundry and went to pick up Yeye and Violet.  Kurt was kind of in a funk, and at church KR said something like for Kurt to go on a double date with Akiko/Sarah and Corrina, and Kurt got mad and moved seat.

Saddleback had a drive through nativity event at the YMCA, complete with goats, lambs, donkeys, and alpaca and a camel.  So very interesting to see them set up with balloons, and signs and so many people helping, and the animals.........  just WOW    I posted it on BNT and several people went and said it was amazing.

We came home and Kurt went to get curry.  KR had two beers, and was looking for vodka from Kurt's room, I believe, but he likes to hide it.  They both went to nap and I went to Smart & Final, except my coupon was not good for another day, but I bought steaks anyway.  And a bag of salad.

We had chicken chili and I ate too much lime pie, tummy ache.  I think the lactose thing is worse as I gt older.  We went to bed by 9 30, then I was up peeing at 11 40 and Kurt was still up.  I unplugged the router, and turned off the bones i was simmering.  Will cook them again tomorrow.

Decorating the TREE

 KR got up early and I didn't until about 6 30.  I DON"T have to report to Jury on Monday.  You can find out by 7 pm Friday if you are scheduled.  Lovely had her 59th birthday.  Soon everyone will be in the 60's.  I also went to the estate sale by Adele yesterday and she bought me three packs of coffee filters for about 3 dollars !!!!!

KR brought the tree in before he went to drop off pie for Cindy and going to Bubba and Matthew to help them fix their bicycles.  He brought them home while he ate a Steve's burger and they all went to Columbia Park, off of 190th.  Kind of an unofficial Royal Family party.

Violet brought dad by to decorate the tree.  Dad was really weird.  He did not want to take off is mask, and was in a hurry, and just put the ornaments on where ever he was closest to.  But at least it got done.  We put up most of them, and the lights look very nice.

KR came home and took a nap.  

Jon came by to drop off some cookies.  We got the garage door keypad and the terminals where the 9 V battery goes in had an old battery head stuck in it and while KR tried to get that off, the whole half of the terminal came off.  Jon figured out that the old one terminals was easy to remove, and so we had to swap out the new/broken one to the old one.  Then we could not figure out how to get the keypad to 'relearn' the code.  After Jon left, I finally figured it out.  It was NOT 3, 5, 7 PROG, but PROG, 6, up/down button.  At least I got it to work.

Went to bed.

Friday We got our tree

 We walked the dog this morning.  Neither on e of us got up until 6 30.  So late.  I wonder what happened to the Raid Man.  His brain has gotta be so messed up.

We stopped at the store to get more supplies for Lime Pie.  KR went and picked some limes from Sue Lopez and I made the pies and baked them.  Drove over to Jon Liu and dropped off a pie, then to 99 cent store for more pie crusts, then to Jon's for cheap stuff, none to be found, then to Ralph's for more sweetened condense milk, and made another two more pies.

Tiffany had stopped by, and I dropped some pies off for her and Rita.  She had come in for a visit for a few days.  

KR and Kurt went up to the YMCA lot in PV and bought a beautiful tree for 120 BIG ONES, and that is after 15 dollars off.

We cooked mashed potatoes and a steak for dinner.  

We had Zoom Bible Study.  Everyone showed up and even Carole, who said she was a little tired of the group.   Must give her more encouragement.  She and Mike got some pie, and so did Joanne and Tony.  I will drop some off for Patty tomorrow and KR will drop off for Cindy and Donna.

We had THREE sessions of Zoom and went to bed.

WORKING Thursday

 Got to the office by 6 45.  Kurt was over at yeye's by 7 05 and gave him breakfast.  Work was ok.  Couple of screaming mimi's.  Got done at almost 1 and drove to get our CHRISTMAS present from the office.

You had to drive through Cravens Child Guidance Office in Old Town Torrance.  Lisa, Dr Sata and Marc were all there handing out baskets.  I got some really good Moscato wine.  

Came home and KR was asleep.  I was tired but could not sleep.  Rode through the alleys, and got a dish rack.  KR went to prune trees at mom's.  Then we dropped off a whole bunch of food at Harbor Rock, chicken patties, chicken chili, grilled cheese sandwiches and individual pizzas.

Got some food from Daynah and KR had the turkey sandwich with some tomato soup for dinner.  I made top ramen for Kurt with the chicken soup.  Then they watched football.  

Violet came at 4 30 and will be staying until Monday when Mimi comes.r  Kurt came home and was glad to be off for a few days.  Monday morning could not come slow enough

WEDNESDAY OSHA via zoom

 I got up really early and KR went surfing.  I had OSHA training via Zoom.  I didn't want to go into the office.  Good thing, it started late as Dr Sata had run late with a patient.

After OSHA, I went over to Yeye's and Kurt had shaved half of his 'stache off, looked so funny.  I asked him to do a bunch of stuff like getting the stuff off the counter, clean the bathroom mirrors, mop the floor, etc.  Since he was not ready for Yeye I told him he had to come home and lights out by 11 tonight.  I went to bed about 9 30 and could not sleep waiting for him.  

He woke me at 10 55 and was lights out.

Chuck also brought over 4 agapanthus plants and I posted them, they were gone just like that.  He said there will be more tomorrow.

TUESDAY and no farmers market

 So I got up  before KR again.  Just could not sleep past 5.  He got ready early went to Ralphs and bought graham cracker crust so I can make lime pie.  I squeezed the limes Vanessa gave me and made a pie for tonights dinner.  KR went surfing, for OVER FOUR HOURS so we didn't get anything from market.

I rode to the 99 cent store and bought more crusts, but they didn't have sweetened condensed milk, just sweetened creamer.  I came home and then rode to Nancy's to pick up the pill box and try the other 99 ent store.  Not there either, so I guess I will have to go back to Target or Ralph for more if I want to make it again.

KR took a nap and I finished the Christmas letters.  MUST get them out soon

We got to Bill Johnson for dinner.  He cooks sole and we brought scallops.  IT was amazing, delicious and the chat and the friendship,  Their dogs, Cooper and Sadie were so so sweet too.

Came home and went to bed

Monday Pearl Harbor Day

 It was cold this morning.  KR had zoom and after we dropped off some dog beds at Jennifer Rosen of Bullies and Buddies, then had a walk with Gracie over at Veteran's Park near the pier.  It was really cold.  We stopped at Yeye's and Mimi was there.  Andreas and Mirabel came to clean the house. I had the heat on.  KR and I also went to Big 5 to buy some shoes for Matthew and Bubba.  We then got to go food from Sushi Boy.  Kurt liked his food.

I wrote the Christmas letter.  Got back on the phone with EBT as Violet lost the card sometime last week.  

43 minutes later I am getting a new card.

Mimi left at 2 and Kurt went over there.  Dad wrapped the shoe boxes.  We also got a large XXL sweat shirt for Bubba from BNT Vanessa across the park.  We drove up to PV for a look see and there is surf coming in.  We went by the beach too, and came home to left over dinner and a very nice clean house.

We also got some limes from Vanessa and we will make a pie for tomorrow night dinner at Bill's house.

We listened to KHC sermon and fell asleep

Sunday Church

 It was REALLY cold this morning and KR 'woke' me up.  I turned the heat on.  We walked the dog at the beach, me two pairs of pants.  Then it was church, with Kurt and Yeye.

We told Kurt that we were not going to employ him anymore,  He begged for one more change.  Would be up by 6 45 and breakfast and all that.  If he does not follow through would be NO MORE.,

Violet didn't answer the phone and I need to call tomorrow for the EBT card.

I had cooked curry chicken in crock pot last night and it was very good today.  Not overcooked.  After church we stopped at JJ Bakery, got about 20 bucks of food, so so yummy but expensive, but HEY, we have the money.

I also made an online donation to some lady Rebeca Costa I don't even know who needs PT for her husband who was in a bicycle accident over a year ago.  WOW

KR took a nap after two beers and I rode around and got some shoes etc.

We had dinner and listened to a sermon before going to bed.  Kurt was over at Yeye's

Saturday

 KR went surfing and then went to Farmers Market.  We took Gracie to walk there and there were so many squirrels that she didn't know what to do with....   hahaha  Not much stuff to eat, just a few tomatoes.

Kurt was at Yeye's since last night.  We went for a drive in the late afternoon to see the surf.  It was cold this morning.  I turned the heat on.

We listened to a sermon and went to bed  Jeff Gill

Stiff Neck and Sore Knee

 KR went surfing and it was so cold that I turned on the heat.  YUP, me and the heat.  While walking outside, my knee felt weird.  Kind of like something was out of whack.  The right one, yes, the one with the surgery.

I drove to Perkins Lane and dropped off a card and a check for Maribel, and her brother's funeral.  Then I went to visit Nancy.  She was kind of weird, saying that she didn't feel well and would not want a visitor, so I left.  Went to the 99 cent store and bought a bunch of guava juice, then to Ralph to get milk and hopefully some fried chicken but no luck, except I did score a bunch of 99 cent OJ, like 7 of them.

KR came home and ate and then nap and I rode around the neighborhood.  My knee still does not feel right.  We went up to PV and walked Gracie.  My neck was also rather sore and stiff today.  It was warm, maybe 72.  I also changed the sheets.

I made taco meat, and also turkey patties.  Sarah dropped off some pho and Kurt and KR watched UFC.  Kurt went over to Yeye's after I went to bed.  I gave Violet 400 dollars and we are now even to the end of last week.  I hope she does not gamble the money away.

I also called DPSS and Violet is still not approved by the justice department, but hopefully she would be paid RETRO to September 17, that would be some big money.

Went to bed praying that my knee holds out.  NO SURGERY

MORE working Thursday

 Today is suppose to be an easy day

Got there at 6 45 and had our huddle.  Kim left around 10 15 since she had to work tomorrow, as the WEST students were coming.  I had some real PITA's and I worked Christopher Xu hard !!!  Since Monica and Megha both told me not to ASK him to do things but just TELL him to do things, I did,

We were done by 12 45 and  home.,  Ate a little and immediately packed up to go cycling.  We loaded and started at Ave I all the way to El Porto.  It was a nice day.

Got home and KR took a nap.  I did not.  Paperwork galore.

I had a hard time sleeping.  Kept waking up.  I think Gracie is putting too much pressure on me and I just can't get comfortable.

Kurt talked to a counselor at El Co about his transfer status, etc.  It is about time

WORKING WEDNESDAY

 So I arrive at 7 30 and NO ONE WAS THERE

HAHAHA  Tracy and Yvonne were late.  But hey.  I meet Christopher Xu, the new intern from Western.  He seems to be a nice guy and I had him WORKING hard.

MIMI CALLS ME  VIOLET IS GAMBLING AGAIN, and got the debt up to 20,000  ARE YOU KIDDING ME????

I work and then had a time for a run at lunch, then finished about 5 40.

Came home and picked up food from Sarah, so yum.  Chicken porridge and then spicy shrimp and meat. 

I am really tired.

Was in bed by 7 45

Tuesday First Day of December

 Day dawns bright and early.

We go walk Gracie to the park then Bill came to pick up KR for Manhattan Beach to help some guy name Ben, who was baptized by Bill 20 years ago but is now living amuck or something

Then they went to the farmers market.  Kurt and KR.

While we were walking at the park, we saw this lady walking around reading and one of her kids, a little girl of 8 was just sitting there.  I walked over to see if she was hungry, she said yes, and we went home, I made her some eggs and hash browns as the mom said they didn't eat meat  Mom's name was Monique, and the girls were Aubree and Kiley.  I called the cops to have social services try to help.  Royale was trying to help too.

I made an appt for Violet to have her windshield replaced.  She got a rock hit and it started cracking. Thursday morning is the drop off.

Megha calls and asks if I would work for her Wednesday, her au pair's best friend came down with Corona, and she didnt want to go to the office.

So I will work 7 30 - 6 tomorrow

We drove down to watch the sunset.  I ran Ave C three times.

Took awhile to clean up and go to bed.