MONDAY / SEPT 21 / NO DOG WALK / RAIN / SLEPT LATE/ DESERT PAIN PREDNISONE SHOT

MONDAY

SEPTEMBER 21 2026

I was way too tired to get up for a dog walk, so I turned off the alarm.

Got up at 7AM and dressed.

Let the dogs out for potty.

Hubby made the bed while I made a hot latte for him, hot tea for myself.

Hubby made himself a burrito for breakfast. 

Hubby watched YouTube automotive shows.

Started the laundry. Put dishes in dishwasher and started it. 

Refilled all the dog waters and cleaned out the dog food bowls.

Hubby cleaned the cat litter. I took the litter box out to the side of the house and washed it out. 

Hubby took off for the shop at 8:30AM. 

I picked up dog poop outside. 

STORM CLOUDS AT 9:46AM BUT NO RAIN

Put away clean laundry later. Put away clean dishes. 

I did bookwork.

I took 2 painkillers at 1PM, then got ready to go for my appointment at Desert Pain for the prednisone shots in my hands. Hubby came home to pick me up. 

We drove in the Jeep to the appointment for 2:45PM. I got inside and they took me back right away. Sponged up my hands with cleaning agent, but did not inject me with any painkiller. IT REALLY FRIGGING HURT THIS TIME. I was in AGONY. Stressed up and gripping the side of the table. It was awful. 

But the Dr said that it had been a year since my last shots. Again, he threatened that if it does not get better, he will have to do surgery. Yeah. Like NEVER AGAIN will I have surgery. Sorry, bud. 

I got out of the recovery room and Hubby took me out to the Jeep at 3:30PM. I almost could not get into it because my hands were numb and "bloated" from pain. 

Hubby drove me home. 

I had to pee at home. Hubby got a PHONE CALL FROM AN IDIOT CUSTOMER that wanted him to come to the shop so he could pick up his vehicle AFTER HOURS. FUCK. Hubby was talking to this guy while he was helping me on the potty, wiping me, and pulling off my pants. 

AT HOME - PREDNISONE SHOTS

I got into my shorts. Then sat down on the sofa. I fell asleep for the next 3 hours. 

I woke up at 7PM. It was dark outside. 

Hubby made the bed and then I went to bed. I was exhausted and hurt so bad.

Dogs came to bed with me.

SUNDAY / SEPT 20 / DOG WALK / CREPES / GAS PRICES UP AGAIN /

 SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 20 2026

Went to bed at 9PM. 

By 10PM, my right arm was burning, so I went potty and then slept on the sofa. 

I was wide awake 15 minutes before my alarm rang. 

I woke up and turned off the alarm. 

I opened the front door, opened the spare bedroom mini blinds. 

I got dressed. 

I unlocked the sliding glass door. I let the dogs outside for potty.

Hubby got up and went potty. Got dressed. Made the bed.

I made hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for myself. Hubby reminded me that I had NOT remembered to put out shredded cheese and tuna for the cats. I quickly put all that out for them on the table.

Hubby put on his shoes, then I put the collars on the dogs. We put a new pink collar on PBJR as her old collar is too tight.

GAS PRICES SEPT 20 2026

Hubby loaded the dogs into the Dually.

We drove to Bunkerville to walk the dogs. 

I threw BALL for Riley. Hubby walked with PBJR. Tater ran around like a puppy. Hubby's legs were bothering him. It was quite chilly out. Only 65F degrees in the park. I had worn 1 ONNO t-shirt and a Quince sweater. 

Afterwards, we gave the dogs water and loaded them into the truck. Drove home. We left the windows down because it was so cool.

63F IN BUNKERVILLE PARK

Saw a great decorated house for Halloween with pumpkin. 

HOUSE WITH LIFE-SIZED PUMPKIN

At home, we unloaded the dogs. 

I made fresh crepes. 

It was about 6:30AM, Hubby sat in his chair to eat his crepe. 

Hubby vacuumed and cleaned cat litter. I picked up dog poop. 

DEAD TIRED DOGS

Hubby went to the Casablanca at 10AM to check if he had won money for his entry. He did NOT win money. 

I stayed home with the dogs. I did laundry. I did dishes. I put away clean clothes. I put away clean dishes.

Hubby left at 2PM to go down to the Casablanca again for a boring 1 hour of waiting for awards to be passed out by the mayor. Again, for the 4th year, Hubby did NOT win an award.

Hubby stopped at the shop afterwards then came home and we binge watched Widow's Bay on Apple TV. 

We soaked in the hot tub for a while. Then I got out of the hot tub and went to get Riley and she swam. We got out after 20 minutes. It was 99F in the hot tub. I started to sweat.

We went to bed. 

SATURDAY/SEPT 19 / DOG WALK / GAS PRICES UP UP UP / NAP / CASABLANCA CAR SHOW / SCENICE / HARDWARE / WASH JEEP

 SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER 19 2026

Went to bed at 9PM. 

By 10PM, my right arm was burning, so I went potty and then slept on the sofa. 

I was wide awake 15 minutes before my alarm rang. 

I woke up and turned off the alarm. 

I opened the front door, opened the spare bedroom mini blinds. 

I got dressed. 

I unlocked the sliding glass door. I let the dogs outside for potty.

Hubby got up and went potty. Got dressed. Made the bed.

I made hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for myself. Hubby reminded me that I had NOT remembered to put out shredded cheese and tuna for the cats. I quickly put all that out for them on the table.

Hubby put on his shoes, then I put the collars on the dogs. We put a new pink collar on PBJR as her old collar is too tight.

72F DEGREES AT HOME

Hubby loaded the dogs into the Dually.

We drove to Bunkerville to walk the dogs. 

DIESEL PRICES WENT UP 30 CENTS OVERNIGHT

FUEL PRICES SEPT 19 2026

The parked had watered. I put on my boots. We checked to make sure the gates were closed.

I threw BALL for Riley. Hubby walked with PBJR. Tater ran around like a puppy. Hubby's legs were bothering him. It was quite chilly out. Only 68F degrees in the park. I had worn 2 ONNO t-shirts. 

68F DEGREES AT THE PARK

Afterwards, we gave the dogs water and loaded them into the truck. Drove home. We left the windows down because it was so cool.

At home, we unloaded the dogs. 

I warmed up a left-over crepe for Hubby. I already had 1/2 a crepe from yesterday and finished that. 

It was about 6:30AM, Hubby sat up in his chair to eat his crepe. We got done and he started snoring in his chair, so I put the food away. I laid down on the sofa to sleep.

I woke up at 8AM. 

Hubby cleaned the cat litter.

We put the cats in the rooms and left water for them. Left the dogs at home. 

Drove the Jeep to Casablanca for their Super Fun Run Fall 2026. It was 84F degrees. We both wore hats. I wore a black shirt and jean shorts with my REEF sandals. 

Followed some stupid old woman driving around the parking lot. Finally found a parking spot by W Mesquite Boulevard. Walked INTO the Casino to see if Hubby had won money. He had not. Ran into John (Cooter there and talked to him for a while. 

We ran into Lupe, Eric, and Lupe's friend from Colorado - Rick. An older guy. Talked to them for a while. They invited us to the Carne Asada at his house later tonight about 6PM.

Hubby drove OUT the wrong way after we got back to the Jeep. 

Drove to Walmart and washed the Jeep at Falcon Ridge Car Wash. The undercarriage wash was not working. Hubby had to back out and try again. Still not working.

Went to Ace Hardware to see if they have small cup hooks for my Xmas trees. They did not have any. Plus, they were WAY too expensive on small items like that.

We left there and drove to Scenic to buy more lottery tickets. Hubby said the woman in the office was on meth. He got out of there fast. 

By 11AM, we drove home. At home, I let the dogs out for potty. Let the cats out of the bedrooms. 

Hubby made himself lunch. I had cereal and toast. I made a hot latte for myself. 

Hubby made burrito fixings for the coming week. Bacon, tomatoes, ham, potatoes, beans, onions, sausage, buttery rice (which he said he did not cook correctly). Hubby cut up cucumbers for dog  treats. 

I did bookwork. 

I took a nap. Hubby watched YouTube TV automotive shows.

At 4:45PM, Eric called and reminded Hubby to come for food. 

I stayed home with the dogs. Hubby left in the Jeep. He took beer. 

Dogs and I sat in the backyard, they slept in dog beds. Riley pooped out after throwing a couple balls. We enjoyed the cool breeze and sun. 

Hubby was home at 5:20PM. He brought back some food.

We watched a couple TV shows. 

Hubby had diarrhea tonight late. Probably from the dinner. Mostly the beans.

The MOON was really pretty tonight.

Let dogs out for one last potty. Went to bed. I tried sleeping on Hubby's side, but his pillow stank and I was not comfortable even with PBJR against my back. I got out and went to sleep on the sofa in the living room. 

FRIDAY / SEPT 18 / DOG WALK /CREPES/ NAP /HUBBY DROPS OFF TRUCK AT CAR SHOW / FILL HOT TUB /7 MONTH HAIR GROWTH

FRIDAY
SEPTEMBER 18 2026

I was dead asleep when my alarm rang. Thank goodness that I got some sleep. Only had to dose myself heavy with painkillers.

I woke up and turned off the alarm. I dressed, went potty. Hubby went to the front bathroom.

I let the dogs out for potty.

I opened the front door, opened the spare bedroom mini blinds. 

Then I put out shredded cheese and tuna for the cats. 

Hubby got dressed & made the bed.

I made hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for myself.

Hubby put on his shoes, then I put the collars on the dogs. 

Hubby loaded the dogs into the Dually.

FUEL PRICES SEPT 18 2026

Gas prices September 18 2026. Now hearing of Diesel SHORTAGES throughout the United States. 

We drove to Bunkerville to walk the dogs. The parked had watered. I put on my boots. We drove around and check to make sure the gates were closed.

I threw BALL for Riley. Hubby walked with PBJR. Tater ran around like a puppy.

Afterwards, we gave the dogs water and loaded them into the truck. Drove home. It was hotter today, so we drove home with the windows up and the A/C on full blast. NO BREEZE TODAY.

At home, we unloaded the dogs. 

I made crepes while Hubby sat on the sofa and watched Automotive shows on YouTube. Droning voices. I absolutely HATE those idiots that work on their cars and talk. Not everybody has a melodic, interesting voice. Or knows how to talk.

It was about 6:30AM, Hubby sat up in his chair to eat his crepe. We got done and he started snoring in his chair, so I put the food away. I laid down on the sofa to sleep.

Hubby cleaned the cat litter. He turned on the hot tub heater. He kissed me goodbye.

I woke up at 9AM. Dogs were still sleeping. Cats had been fighting, so I woke up to that noise.

I went to pick up dog poo outside. I re-filled the dog water bowls. I threw the BALL for Riley. PBJR was too hot and we came inside. 

I put away clean dishes and loaded the dishwasher again. I started the dryer again because the towels were not finished drying. I put away clean dishes. I put away clean clothes. 

I did bookwork. 

I emptied the cat litter in a box, then I cleaned the cat litter box outside with the hose on the side of the house. I dried it all off and put it back. I vacuumed the armoire and cleaned out the lint in the dryer vent.

THURSDAY / SEPT 17 / SLEPT LATE / CREPES / HUBBY LEFT EARLY /

THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER 17 2026

I stayed up until 11PM after Hubby went to bed at 9PM. 

I watched TV and then went to bed. 

As Hubby and Tater were both snoring, I could not sleep in bed.

Went to the sofa and slept there for the night.

I woke up at 6AM when I heard Rattler screaming for food. He had made it 2 hours. From 4AM to 6AM. 

I dressed. Went to the kitchen. Put out shredded cheese and tuna for the cats. 

Then I let the dogs out for potty. Hubby made the bed. 

I made hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for myself.

Then I made crepes. I had to make bacon in the air-fryer.

Hubby let the dogs inside. 

Hubby got a phone call from the Detailer so he had to leave at 7:30AM to meet him down at the shop. He took his crepe and latte then left in the Jeep.

I put everything away and started dishwasher. I cleaned the counter.

I went outside to pick up dog poop and re-fill dog water. Then I had to clean the hummingbird feeder and re-fill it with sugar water.

I did bookwork today. Dogs played outside lots of times. 

I put away clean clothes. 

I walked down to the mailbox to pick up the mail.

Hubby got home about 4PM. 

We watched Ted Lasso episodes for a while, then went into the hot tub at 7PM. Riley swam with us. 

We dried off and watched some more TV.

Went to bed at 9PM. 

WEDNESDAY / SEPT 16 / DOG WALK / CREPES / NAP / TATER TO SHOP /

WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER 16 2026

I slept in bed until 3AM. Hubby woke up and went potty. He let the dogs out for potty. 

I checked the alarm and saw we still had 1 hour to sleep. My right arm was burning, so I went potty and then slept on the sofa. 

I was wide awake 15 minutes before my alarm rang. 

I woke up and turned off the alarm. 

I opened the front door, opened the spare bedroom mini blinds. 

I got dressed. The dogs woke up and I greeted them quietly. Tater was barking. 

I unlocked the sliding glass door, then I put out shredded cheese and tuna for the cats. 

I let the dogs out. Hubby finally got up and went potty. Got dressed. Made the bed.

I made hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for myself.

Hubby put on his shoes, then I put the collars on the dogs. 

Hubby loaded the dogs into the Dually.

We drove to Bunkerville to walk the dogs. The parked had watered. I put on my boots. 

I threw BALL for Riley. Hubby walked with PBJR. Tater ran around like a puppy.

Afterwards, we gave the dogs water and loaded them into the truck. Drove home. It was hotter today, so we drove home with the windows up and the A/C on full blast.

Drove to our storage unit and checked it out. As we were leaving, the gate closed S.L.O.W.L.Y.

At home, we unloaded the dogs. 

I made crepes while Hubby laid down on the sofa. 

It was about 6:30AM, Hubby sat up in his chair to eat his crepe. We got done and he started snoring in his chair, so I put the food away. I laid down on the sofa to sleep.

I woke up at 8AM. 

Hubby cleaned the cat litter. Hubby put Tater's collar on, They left for the shop in the Dually. 

I went to pick up dog poo outside. I re-filled the dog water bowls. I threw the BALL for Riley. PBJR was too hot and we came inside. 

I put away clean dishes and loaded the dishwasher again. I started the dryer again because the towels were not finished drying.

I did bookwork. 

The girls slept on the floor in the hallway. They watched me as I worked in the office.

GIRLS AT HOME IN HALLWAY

I did more bookwork. 

Watched some TV. Put away clean clothes. Put away more clean dishes. 

FedEx delivered the Costco order of tuna, cashews, chicken. 

Hubby & Tater got home at 4:30PM with groceries from Walmart. We put all the groceries away after Hubby brought them inside. 

Hubby made himself chicken soup. I laid down on the sofa and took a nap. Hubby fell asleep on the sofa. 

I woke up at 6PM. Took Riley out in the backyard to play BALL. PBJR and Tater wandered out there, too. 

Hubby said the hot tub water was up to 100F degrees now. It was getting dark at around 7PM. 

We got in the hot tub. Riley swam with us. 

Afterwards, Hubby put the cover on it. Turned off the heater. I put towels and clothes in the washer and started it. 

I cleaned up cat litter, vacuumed the armoire. I re-filled all the dog bowls with water, cleaned out the food bowls. Got new food. Clenaed cat bowls & re-filled their water. 

I did bookwork.

TUESDAY / SEPT 15 / DOG WALK / CHECK ON CAMPER/ WASH TRUCK / CANKER SORE /NO PAIN APPOINTMENT

TUESDAY

SEPTEMBER 15 2026

I was up at 1AM and went to sleep on the sofa. NIGHTMARES all night long. Death and Chaos. It was awful. I woke up in an awful mood.

 Hubby was wide awake 15 minutes before my alarm rang. 

I woke up and turned off the alarm. Hubby turned the A/C to 70F. It was stuff in the house.  

I opened the front door, opened the spare bedroom mini blinds. 

I got dressed. The dogs woke up and I greeted them quietly. Tater kept barking. 

I unlocked the sliding glass door, then I put out shredded cheese and tuna for the cats. 

I let the dogs out. Hubby got up and went potty. Got dressed. Made the bed.

I made hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for myself.

Hubby put on his shoes, then put the collars on the dogs. 

Hubby loaded the dogs into the Dually as I finished making tea for myself.

Oscar, the landscaper, was putting out the garbage cans for the neighbors and Hubby said "hello" to him. 

We drove to Bunkerville to walk the dogs. The parked had watered. I put on my boots. 

I threw BALL for Riley. Hubby walked with PBJR. Tater ran around like a puppy.

Hubby picked up a can that somebody had tossed over by the field fence. He threw it away.

Afterwards, we gave the dogs water and loaded them into the truck. Drove home. It was cooler, so we rode with the windows down. Riley had her head out. PBJR was panting, but calmed down.

Drove to our storage unit and checked it out. As we were leaving, the gate closed S.L.O.W.L.Y.

We drove to Falcon Ridge Car Wash and washed the truck in the drive-thru.

Drove home.

It is now cooler. Temps came down 10 degrees overall.

At home, we unloaded the dogs. 

I went outside and picked up dog poo. Hubby gathered all the garbage together and put it out in the can by the street. 

Hubby made burritos for himself and the guys at the shop. 

I did bookwork. Paid sales tax for the previous month with the state. 

Hubby sat down to watch YouTube TV. 

I made crepes. I cleaned up and put dishes in dishwasher. Started dishwasher.

I took a shower. 

Put towel and dirty shirts in washer and started it.

Hubby took the garbage can to the street. 

Hubby vacuumed and cleaned cat litter. Riley hid with me in our bedroom. I shut the door and petted her on the bed. 

I took the dogs outside while Hubby was vacuuming. I scratched PBJR all over and her hair shed. 

I picked up dog poo in back yard and took it to the garbage can. 

I threw BALL for Riley to calm her down because she hates the vacuum noise.

Hubby and PBJR left for the shop at 8:30AM. 

RILEY & STUART WATCHING FROM THE FRONT DOOR AS PBJR LEAVES WITH DADDY

I did bookwork. 

I put away clean dishes. I put laundry in washer and started it. 

I let the dogs out in the backyard. 

I watched TV.

I got ready for my appointment at the Desert Pain Clinic at 3:45PM. I called Hubby to remind him to pick me up. He said he had been on the phone to them and the appointment had been made in ST GEORGE. Idiots. The Indian call center had fucked me over royally. Fuckers. 

So Hubby re-scheduled the appointment for Monday instead. 

I had ALREADY taken a heavy painkiller. I was starting to feel the effects of it. I spoiled my diet and ate cereal and felt terrible afterwards. 

Hubby and PBJR came home at 4PM. 

I laid down on the sofa and slept. For 2 hours. 

I woke up at 6:30PM. The hot tub was only 92F degrees, so can't get into that. 

SUNSET MESQUITE NEVADA 6:42PM

I played BALL with Riley on the patio. 

Watched TV. 

Went to bed at 10PM.

MONDAY /SEPT 14 / DOG WALK / HOT & SLIGHT WIND / NAP / STILL CANKER SORE /

 MONDAY

SEPTEMBER 14 2026

Tater woke up in the middle of the night barking, Hubby said he heard sirens. I comforted Tater. 

HEAT WAVE AGAIN

I was awake early at 3:45AM. Turned off the alarm. Turned the A/C to 70F. It was 92F degrees outside already. 

I opened the front door, opened the spare bedroom mini blinds. 

I got dressed. The dogs woke up and I greeted them quietly. Tater kept barking. 

I unlocked the sliding glass door, then I put out shredded cheese and tuna for the cats. 

I let the dogs out. Hubby got up and went potty. Got dressed. Made the bed.

I made hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for myself.

Hubby put on his shoes, then put the collars on the dogs. 

We loaded the dogs into the Dually. 

We drove to Bunkerville to walk the dogs. 

FUEL PRICES SEPT 14 2026

We drove around and checked to make sure the gates were closed. The parked had watered. I put on my boots. 

I threw BALL for Riley. Hubby walked with PBJR. Tater ran around like a puppy.

Tater pooped over by the fence against the field. I picked it up. Hubby threw it away.

Afterwards, we gave the dogs water and loaded them into the truck. Drove home. Had to roll the windows up and turn the A/C on full blast because all the dogs were hot & panting. 

It is too hot out again.

At home, we unloaded the dogs. 

I went outside and picked up dog poo. 6 piles. 

I took a nap on the sofa. Slept until 8AM. 

Hubby cleaned cat litter. He watched YouTube TV for a while. He vacuumed the truck before he left for the shop in the Jeep at 8:30AM. I would not let him kiss me because of my CANKER SORE. 

I cleaned off the counters. I made chicken in butter on the stove. I fried up some bacon in the air-fryer. I made crepes. Then I ate 1/2 of one crepe. I put the rest of the food in the fridge. 

RILEY WATCHING ME WORK IN THE OFFICE

I cleaned up and put dishes in dishwasher to clean. I put dishes away later. 

I fed left over chicken juice to Tater. I had opened two cans to cook. Then I gave PBJR some of the juice with a little bit of chicken. I opened up a can of tuna for Riley. She needs to keep up her protein.

I went outside to play BALL with Riley. PBJR went in and out many times. 

I put more dishes in the dishwasher to clean. I put away one load of laundry. I put in the pillows from our sofa and the pillow cases to wash. 

I took some garbage out. I re-filled the cat water fountain in the front bathroom. 

I did bookwork.

Hubby finally got home at 5:30PM. 

SUNDAY / SEPT 13 / THE HEAT IS ON / DOG WALK / SHOWER /CREPES /DOG POO / LAUNDRY / GS NAILS PEDICURES / LOTTERY TICKETS & DIESEL

SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 13 2026

HEAT WAVE AGAIN

I was awake early at 3:45AM. Turned off the alarm. Turned the A/C to 70F. It was 92F degrees outside. 

I opened the front door, opened the spare bedroom mini blinds. 

I got dressed. The dogs woke up and I greeted them quietly. 

I unlocked the sliding glass door, then I put out shredded cheese and tuna for the cats. 

I let the dogs out. Hubby got up and went potty. Got dressed. Made the bed.

I made hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for myself.

Hubby put on his shoes, then put the collars on the dogs. 

We loaded the dogs into the Dually. 

We drove to Bunkerville to walk the dogs. It was cooler and the parked had watered. I put on my boots. 

At first, I could not find ANY balls in the truck, then I looked in the back seat and found ONE ball tucked into the side plastic pockets. I threw BALL for Riley. Hubby walked with PBJR. Tater ran around like a puppy.

Afterwards, we gave the dogs water and loaded them into the truck. Drove home. Had to roll the windows up and turn the A/C on full blast because all the dogs were hot & panting. 

It is too hot out again.

At home, I immediately took a shower because I felt so hot and sweaty. My hair was yucky. I took Riley in with me to shower. She stood very good while I soaped & rinsed her. Then Hubby came to wipe her off. He put a shower robe on her.

Then I got dressed. Cleaned up the towels and put them in the laundry to wash.

I made a crepe for Hubby with chicken & bacon.  

I went outside and picked up dog poo. 11 piles. One was so runny that I had to spray it down. 

I put clean spring water in the dog bowl outside. I filled the other with fresh water from the hose. 

Hubby cleaned cat litter. He watched YouTube TV for a while.

At 8:30AM, we put the cats in bedrooms. Left the dogs at home. Drove to GS Nails to get our pedicures at 9AM with Andy.

Hubby accidentally slammed my team on the floor when he flung his left arm on the armrest. I had put my tea container there because the holder was down. Andy had to clean it up.

We drove to Beaver Dam to fill the Dually with Diesel. (HAVE TO GET A SMALL LOAN NOW TO BUY FUEL) We bought lottery tickets. Drove into Maverik (who had put up a lower price on Gas Buddy. There were cars 4 deep waiting, and semis 3 deep waiting) so instead we turned around and drove to TA Plaza that was supposed to be selling at $6.36 but it was priced at $5.85 at the pump.

Hubby bought Sbarro pizza. He had been hungry at the Pedicures. He had gotten me some tasteless Lipton tea. 

We ate some pizza in the truck, then drove home.

Hubby had to stop and wash the truck. I had been signed OUT of the APP again, so I had to quickly sign into it. 

Arrived home at 11:15AM. We drove home. At home, I got out of the Dually Went to see the dogs. They were happy we were back.

I put the dogs outside for potty. I let the cats out of the bedrooms. 

Hubby put away the cat litter. He vacuumed in our bathroom. 

Gave the dogs some supplements. Hubby gave Tater his meds.

We watched TV. I took another nap at 1PM. 

The hot tub was finally warm enough, so we went into the hot tub. 

Could not be in it too long because it was hot outside. 

We watched TV all afternoon. 

I put away clean clothes. I put away clean dishes. 

I played BALL outside with Riley. I re-filled the dog water bowls. 

I came inside and re-filled the dog water bowl for the cats. 

Hubby watched YouTube TV. 

SUNSET SUNDAY NIGHT

We went to bed at 9:30PM. 

SATURDAY / SEPT 12 / NO DOG WALK / HOT /

SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER 12 2026

I was way too tired to get up for a dog walk, so I turned off the alarm.

Got up at 7AM and dressed.

Let the dogs out for potty.

Hubby made the bed while I made a hot latte for him, hot tea for myself.

Hubby made himself a burrito for breakfast. 

Hubby watched YouTube automotive shows.

Started the laundry. Put dishes in dishwasher and started it. 

Refilled all the dog waters and cleaned out the dog food bowls.

Hubby cleaned the cat litter. I took the litter box out to the side of the house and washed it out. 

I picked up dog poop outside. 

Put away clean laundry later. Put away clean dishes. 

 

RATTLER HANGING OUT IN A BOX ON THE DINING ROOM TABLE

We got into the hot tub at 2PM. Riley came out and swam with us. Then Hubby put things away. Oscar, the Landscaper was over at Amy's, the neighbors doing trimming. Not our place, tho. 

I played BALL with Riley in the back yard. PBJR and Tater laid down on the dog beds. Tater tried to play with a stuffed whale, but Riley got jealous and played tug-of-war with him. Both of them barking and growling. 

Riley dried off pretty fast. 

I got dressed. Then went to do bookwork in the office. 

Hubby sat down to watch TV, but his phone rang. 

Hubby went down to the shop at 3PM. Pat had called and wanted to borrow the trailer. Hubby had to take it over to his shop. 

Then Hubby stopped at Smith's to get groceries. He got some beer, frozen french fries, ribs, milk, cottage cheese, and sour cream. Over $100.

This is getting beyond ridiculous. Prices for groceries are up over 100-300%. What the actual fuck?

Fuel is up 65% Where the fuck are people supposed to get money to pay for all this?

Hubby made his ribs on the oven. Then he had some french fries warmed up in the air-fryer with a little ketchup. 

I warmed up my chicken/apple sausages in the air-fryer.

We went in the hot tub at 7PM. Soak for a little while, but had to get out early as we were sweating. It is too hot again.

Watched another episode of REACHER on TV. 

Went to bed at 9PM. Hubby stayed up to watched TV. Then he and the dogs came in much later. 

FRIDAY / SEPT 11 / REMEMBERING 9/11 / HUBBY TO SHOP / HOT AGAIN

 FRIDAY

SEPTEMBER 11 2026

I was up in the middle of the night. I went potty and staggered to the sofa and slept there. 

Hubby was up at 4:15 to let PBJR out. She had to potty. Then he went back to bed. He was up at 5:30 and fed the cats some shredded cheese and tuna. 

I took a hot bath, then went back to sleep on the sofa. I was hurting everywhere even though I took Gabapentin. Before the bath, I took some aspirin. 

I finally got up at 7AM. I dressed. 

I was hurting everywhere all night. Still hurting this morning. 

I went to the kitchen to make crepes. Hubby had fried chicken with bacon last night, but it was a little bit too dry. He made more this morning. 

I boxed his crepe up in a plastic container so he could take it to work. 

Hubby cleaned the cat litter. 

I went out and picked up dog poop. Lots of pudding poo. No more liver treats.

Hubby left for the shop at 8:50AM. 

I did bookwork. I cleaned counter in kitchen and put dishes in dishwasher. 

I did more bookwork until 11:30AM.

I put away clean clothes. I put away clean dishes. I vacuumed. I picked up more dog poo in the back yard.

Put cats in bedrooms. Rattler and Robert in front room. Stuart in our room by himself. Put water in rooms.

Left dogs at home.

I went to GS Nails at 2:30AM for my 3PM appointment. Andy's mom was still there. A woman named Wendy came in to get a pedicure with Mom. I got my nails done. Andy fixed my split toenail. 

Andy re-scheduled my new 2 months appointments because he is leaving again to take his Dad & Mom back to Vietnam so his Dad can do a religious ceremony before he dies. 

I was a bit irritated. I don't like him leaving. He will be gone when the majority of his customers are returning. 

I got done there and Hubby asked me to come pick him up at the shop to get vehicles that were at the Roadrunner Tires. I drove him up there and he got a Raptor pickup. Then I had to meet him at the store and take him back AGAIN to pick up another car.

I finally got home to the dogs at 4:15PM. They were happy. I let the cats out. I let the dogs out for potty.

We waited for Hubby to arrive at 5:15PM. He had to stay over time to wait for a customer to pick up a vehicle. 

RILEY & PBJR ON THE SOFA

When Hubby came home, we got in the hot tub late. 

We watched TV for a while, then we went to bed. 

Hubby put Stuart out of our bedroom and into his kennel.

I was experiencing too much hand pain, so I went to the sofa to sleep.

THURSDAY/SEPT 10 / NO DOG WALK / AWFUL SLEEP / BULLDOG PEST CONTROL /

 THURSDAY

SEPTEMBER 10 2026

I was up at 10PM last night with severe hand pain. I went out and slept on the sofa.

This morning, Hubby got up with the dogs at 5AM and let them out for potty. 

No dog walk for us today.

I got up and dressed. Hubby laid down on the sofa. 

I put dirty laundry in the washer and started it.

I picked up the stuff on the floor. I got the vacuum out. I cleaned the cat litter box. 

I threw the comforter in the washer. I put away clean clothes. 

I put dishes in dishwasher.

Hubby got a phone call from Sean that wanted him to bring the weatherstripping for the white truck they are painting. 

Hubby left for the shop at 8AM in the Jeep. 

I went outside to pick up dog poo. 

I put away clean clothes. I put away clean dishes. 

I picked up all the dog beds outside. I picked up the dog beds inside and put them on the sofa. I pulled the sofas out from the walls. I picked up dog toys & bones. 

At 1PM, Justin called and asked to come over to spray early. He was scheduled to be here by 3PM.

Justin brought his trainee, Randy. Randy sprayed while Justin talked with me. 

I paid and they got done. 

Hubby got home late. He said all the Snowbirds returned to town and it was extremely busy.

We had a late hot tub soak because it took forever to warm up. 

Went to bed at 9PM. 

I could not sleep in bed because of neuropathy pain in my right hand, so I went to sleep on the sofa.

WEDNESDAY / SEPT 9 / DOG WALK / CREPES /NAP / TATER TO SHOP / PICK UP POO / PUT AWAY CLOTHES & DISHES / MORE NAPS

WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER 9 2026

I was out of bed by 12:15AM even after taking a Oxycodone for pain last night. I had burning in my right hand and could not sleep. Went to the sofa. 

Tossing and turning all night. Sweating. Woke up again at 1:15AM. Was disoriented and thought we had to get up at 3AM. I was totally out of it. Fell back to sleep. 

I was up at 3:45AM. I was hot and sweating. Turned the A/C to 70F. It was 77F degrees outside. 

I opened the front door, opened the spare bedroom mini blinds. 

I got dressed. The dogs woke up and I greeted them quietly. 

I unlocked the sliding glass door, then I put out shredded cheese and tuna for the cats. 

I let the dogs out. Hubby got up and went potty. Got dressed. Made the bed.

I made hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for myself.

I put the collars on the dogs. 

We loaded the dogs into the FMF. Hubby had left the truck at the shop. He had also forgotten his phone in the truck at the shop. 

We drove to Bunkerville to walk the dogs. It was cooler and the parked had watered. I put on my boots. I threw BALLS for Riley. Hubby walked with PBJR. Tater ran around like a puppy.

Afterwards, we gave the dogs water and put them in the FMF. Drove home. Had the windows down because the A/C does not really work well in the FMF. 

At home, I picked up dog poo. Hubby cleaned cat litter. He watched YouTube TV for a while.

Tater & Hubby left for the shop at 8:30AM. 

I put dirty clothes in the laundry. I cleaned the counter and put dirty dishes in dishwasher.

Later, I put away clean dishes. I put away clean laundry. 

The girls and I played outside. PBJR slept on a dog bed. Riley ran around while I threw BALL for her. 

I did bookwork later. 

We all took a nap.

I was doing bookwork since 3PM. The computer was responding slowly, so I had to shut it down. 

My hands are burning, so it is difficult to do the books.

Hubby and Tater got home from the shop at 4:30PM in the FMF. Tater collapsed on the floor because he was so hot. Hubby brought in all the groceries he picked up from Walmart. 

I put the groceries away. 

Hubby left & took the Jeep to go pick up Clint's truck. Then he went to the shop.

I had to call him at 5:15PM to remind him to deposit the check. He said he was leaving.

Hubby had to COME BACK HOME because he forgot the check. It was still in the money bag. 

Then he DROVE BACK DOWN to Walmart to deposit the check at the America First CU.

He got back home again by 6PM. 

Then Hubby cut up cucumbers for the dogs. 

We soaked in the hot tub for a while. Riley swam with us.

We watched TV. Went to bed at 9:30PM. 

TUESDAY/ SEPT 8 / NO DOG WALK / PBJR TO SHOP / DESERT PAIN INDIAN CALL CENTER / PBJR SHOWER / HUBBY & OSCAR PICK UP TRUCK IN VEGAS

TUESDAY

SEPTEMBER 8 2026

I was up at MIDNIGHT and sweating. Hubby was snoring. Extensive pain in right hand - burning neuropathy. I wrapped it in the heating pad, but it did not help.

I went potty in the front spare bathroom. 

Then I went to sleep on the sofa. Heard Hubby snoring again. 

I had restless sleep. Hand burning - neuropathy pain. I finally fell asleep. Had restless sleep. Nightmares. 

Hubby was up at 6AM and let the dogs out for potty. He put shredded cheese and tuna out for cats. 

I slept until 6:30AM. I got up and took a shower. Washed my hair. Turn on bathroom fans. Got dressed.

Put dirty clothes in washer. 

I picked up dog poop.

Hubby made burrito. I made hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for myself. I warmed up chicken/apple sausage for myself. Hubby gave Tater his morning pill.

Hubby sat down to eat his burrito and drink his latte. Then he vacuumed the floor and changed cat litter. He took it out to the garbage and then took the garbage can out to the street for collection today.

Hubby put on PBJR's pink collar. Hubby & PBJR left for the shop in the Dually at 8:30AM. She RAN out to the truck. 

I called Hubby to ask how to turn on the hot tub heater. 

I put the dirty dishes in the dishwasher and washed them. Then I put away clean clothes. 

I tried to take a nap, but there were noises everywhere. I unplugged the ice maker. 

I called the Desert Pain Clinic to make an appointment. I am TOTALLY sure that they are using an INDIAN service to make appointments. The stupid person kept putting me on hold without telling me. 

It took FOREVER for her to make the appointment. I have to wait another week to get the Prednisone injections in my hands. 

Hubby & Oscar brought PBJR home. They came at 4PM. They were SUPPOSED to be in Vegas picking up a truck that I arranged on Facebook Marketplace.

I gave PBJR a shower. Got her all clean from being at the shop today. She ran outside and dug around in the dog beds. 

They grabbed some drinks and left. They still had to go get the trailer. I checked at 5PM and they still were not even in Vegas yet. 

PBJR kept walking to the garage door because she was upset that Hubby had left her behind. I kept telling her that Daddy would be back.

I did bookwork.

MONDAY / SEPT 7 / LABOR DAY 2026 / DOG WALK / COWS/ HUMID / FRENCH TOAST / SIRENS /

MONDAY

SEPTEMBER 7 2026

LABOR DAY

I was up at 3:45AM. I was hot and sweating. Turned the A/C to 69F, even though it was 73F degrees outside. 

I opened the front door, opened the spare bedroom mini blinds. 

I got dressed. The dogs woke up and I greeted them quietly. 

I unlocked the sliding glass door, then I put out shredded cheese and tuna for the cats. 

MONDAY MORNING MOON

I made a hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for myself.

Then I went back to the bedroom and my alarm started ringing at 4AM promptly. The dogs woke up again and Riley was squealing. I petted & kissed them all. Hubby woke up and got dressed. He made the bed. 

I put a new light on Tater's collar because he lost his at the park the other day. 

We loaded the dogs into the truck. We were 15 minutes early. 

Drove to Bunkerville. 

Rookie cop at water plant on Falcon Ridge. Several spots smelled like sewage, at the new shopping center. At Lama. We thought a main had broken.

It was very cool today, only 67F degrees. I had brought a sweater, but it was humid out and I was hot & sweaty still. 

67F DEGREES

I carried an extra ball in my pocket in case Riley lost hers, but we walked around. Hubby wanted me to take a picture of PBJR with her "underlighting". 

PBJR WITH GREEN GLOW

PBJR saw COWS.  She stayed for quite a while, standing by the fence watching all the cows. There was a little baby drinking milk from a mommy.

We kept on walking and I finally had to put a leash on PBJR to get her to come with us. 

A car pulled up across the street and a woman raced into the bathrooms. We thought they might be walking dogs, but by the time we got to the truck, they had gone.

We gave dogs water and loaded them up. Drove home. 

Unloaded dogs. 

Let the dogs out for potty. There were sirens going, so we all went outside. Riley barked. Tater howled. PBJR made grunty noises.

I picked up dog poop.

Stuart accidentally got outside.

Hubby turned on the hot tub heater. 

I cleaned out the ice maker as it was slimy inside.

Then I made french toast sticks for breakfast. I also put sausages in the air-fryer. I warmed up the Canadian maple syrup for Hubby. Then I served him on the sofa. 

I cleaned up everything and put dishes in the dishwasher. 

I put dirty laundry in the washer and started it.

Hubby watched YouTube videos on his iPad. We listened to Jazz music on YouTube TV. 

I did bookwork. 

Hubby left for the shop in the Dually at 8:30AM. He was going to work on the Bronco today.

He met Larry, the HVAC guy there so the A/C could be adjusted and cool the front sales office & bathroom better.

Eric stopped by just before Hubby left the shop.

I put away clean clothes. I put away clean dishes. I picked up more dog poop.

I watched TV today. Some odd shows  on Apple TV. 

Hubby got home at 1:30PM with Del Taco. Hard shell tacos, soft shell tacos, some french fries, and some mini burritos. 

We ate. Hubby fell asleep on the sofa. I let the dogs outside again.

We went in the hot tub at 3:30PM. Riley swam. Did not stay in it very long because it was 100F in the tub and 100F outside. Some hot weather is back...

Hubby put Shawn the Cleaner into the hot tub. He cleaned out Riley's hair. 

SUNDAY / SEPT 6 / NO DOG WALK / CLOUDS / NO RAIN /WORKING ON BLUEPRINT SUBMITTAL MATERIAL

 SUNDAY

SEPTEMBER 6 2026

I was up at 2AM with endo cramps. I took a hot bath. I was so tired that I might have fallen asleep in the tub. I got out and slept on the sofa for a while. At 3AM, I was up again with endo cramps. I took some aspirin and ice water. Then I went back to sleep on the sofa. I turned off the alarm set for 4AM because I was so tired. I needed sleep. 

Hubby was up at 5AM and let the dogs out for potty. They came back inside. He put them on the bed and slept until 6AM. 

Hubby woke up at 6AM with the dogs again. He let them out. He gave shredded cheese and tuna to thee cats. 

I slept until 7AM. Then got up and dressed.

I made a hot latte for Hubby, hot tea for myself. 

Clouds are outside, but the sun is over the mesa. WeatherChannel said it would rain ALL day from 6AM to 2PM, but I don't think so.

DARK CLOUDS OVER MOUNTAINS

Then I made a huge crepe for Hubby so he can put burrito fixings into it. I heated it up on the back burner, which has controls COMPLETELY DIFFERENTLY SET FROM THE FRONT. OMG. What stupid man does this? Of course, a MAN would design and engineer this. ALL the knob settings need to be the same. Because people have the habit of using the same switches over and over! MUSCLE MEMORY. I HATE MALE CEOS. I HATE MALE ENGINEERS.   

I made a regular size crepe for myself. I put chicken, bacon, mozzarella, &dill sauce (made with fresh dill & sour cream). 

HUBBY'S CREPE/BURRITO

REGULAR CREPE

I put laundry in washer and washed it. Hubby worked on putting straps on the hot tub.

HOT TUB STRAP

HOT TUB STRAPS (2)

STRAP FASTENERS

Rained slightly at 2:30PM.

We continued working on Blueprint submittal material for Crook County, Oregon. 

Got done with everything at 4PM. Still sputtering rain. Rain clouds everywhere. 

Went in hot tub. 

Watched TV for a while.

Dogs outside. Sat with them. Threw BALL for Riley.

SUNSET SUNDAY NIGHT

Went to bed at 9:30PM after I took Gabapentin and Prednisone. My right knee feels swollen. My bursitis bump on my right hip is hurting. My right hand is burning.