tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post1029725122924176418..comments2024-03-28T20:40:18.960-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Broken Dog, Air Conditioner and Irrigation SystemMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-81144138636987365992017-06-25T08:02:50.852-04:002017-06-25T08:02:50.852-04:00Reminded me of those days, too, without my A/C for...Reminded me of those days, too, without my A/C for a few days. Those were the days we'd be at our cottage when I was growing up. And my husband and I would in the 70s and 80s would go to Lake Michigan and sleep on the beach when the heat was unbearable. <br /><br />I have a fertilizer service separate from my lawn care guy takes care of that aspect automatically as needed. He does all Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-14563516295652327352017-06-25T02:15:30.547-04:002017-06-25T02:15:30.547-04:00Yes, I think you're correct as I haven't b...Yes, I think you're correct as I haven't been as meticulous about a lawn fertilization schedule as he was. Initially, I thought the gardeners automatically rode herd on that, then the decreased watering schedule last year adversely affected the grass, too.<br /><br />For sure, you want the furnace working well in the winter just as I need the same for my a/c during summer heat. Had a joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-31663405489677733822017-06-20T13:22:49.750-04:002017-06-20T13:22:49.750-04:00Thanks! I wish he'd start eating! He doesn'...Thanks! I wish he'd start eating! He doesn't want the soft stuff he needs for another week because of his dental procedure. Otherwise, he's almost back to normal except for me having to dress his IV spot so he doesn't chew on it. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-51630885853262609552017-06-20T13:18:46.136-04:002017-06-20T13:18:46.136-04:00Not to mention all the time involved in cleaning a...Not to mention all the time involved in cleaning and supplies a RV, then getting it ready for winter. Lots of trouble. B & B's sometimes give some good discounts if you avoid the major holidays and and weekends. When my niece and I went we got a discount for promising not to use the hot tub, so they didn't have to clean it after we left.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-49199677785412375262017-06-20T12:08:16.186-04:002017-06-20T12:08:16.186-04:00Home maintenance is perpetual and frustrating. I ...Home maintenance is perpetual and frustrating. I share your dismay. For years and years, I would have at least one major appliance hit the skids at Thanksgiving and/or Christmas. I was sure they were out to get me. <br /><br />I will keep only The Best Thoughts for Levi. Animal empathy (and a little anthropomorphizing) is largely what keeps me from being able to volunteer at our local animal Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-24204384377191902622017-06-20T10:54:58.018-04:002017-06-20T10:54:58.018-04:00I've thought about renting one, and I'm gl...I've thought about renting one, and I'm glad to hear it worked out well for you. I've just heard the horror stories. While I'm up in Maine this summer, I'm going to look into an adorable B & B I've had my eye on. Granted, it's more expensive per night than a campsite, but when you add in the RV repairs, upkeep, insurance, and the cost over its lifetime, I could GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-2154739617344253462017-06-20T07:52:14.573-04:002017-06-20T07:52:14.573-04:00My husband was so proud of our lawn---the best on ...My husband was so proud of our lawn---the best on the block---so it's extra sad to see it so brown this year. Maybe your husband fertilized your lawn more than its getting now? <br /><br />I'm going to get my furnace checked out this fall because that is one thing you don't want to break down in Michigan's winter. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-51244814823808745412017-06-20T01:24:35.877-04:002017-06-20T01:24:35.877-04:00Sure can empathize with your frustrations. Do hop...Sure can empathize with your frustrations. Do hope your dog comes around. Strange about the leg. I agree about the a/c service plans. Am debating now if I should get a seasonal service as we're having our first heat wave. Haven't had service for several years, so probably will be wise for me to do so on this older system. Likewise, tho the drought upset the routine, the gardeners joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-61492935143327381002017-06-19T21:00:47.294-04:002017-06-19T21:00:47.294-04:00That would make sense if Levi's IV was put in ...That would make sense if Levi's IV was put in the leg he wouldn't use but it was the other front leg.<br /><br />It costs a lot of money to put a lawn in and houses sell better when yours looks nice in a neighborhood of nice lawns. So as long as I can afford to maintain the investment, I will. But it is a pain! <br /><br />My appliances are all getting up there in age, too---15, 16 years-Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-49292345108146463702017-06-19T18:16:57.261-04:002017-06-19T18:16:57.261-04:00Poor Levi!! They probably hit a muscle or tendon ...Poor Levi!! They probably hit a muscle or tendon when they put in the IV line! I don't water my lawn. It is suppose to go brown in July--that is only natural and I do not fertilize. I like having to have it mowed only twice a month. I have an appliance service plan through DTE and it has more than paid for itself already this year. I have 20 year old appliances, so I need the plan. :-)Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-12590204170213244322017-06-19T17:30:59.596-04:002017-06-19T17:30:59.596-04:00If the irrigation company mishandles my fall turn-...If the irrigation company mishandles my fall turn-off I will find another company for next year. I understand the management put someone in charge of service and they are getting lots of complains. No one in this neighborhood used hoses to water and some townships you can't sell a house without central air.<br /><br />I'm glad you gave a review of your sonic deterrents inside. The Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-12508578977454774042017-06-19T17:15:57.774-04:002017-06-19T17:15:57.774-04:00I'm glad Levi's getting better. He's ...I'm glad Levi's getting better. He's been the steady Eddy in your home <:--] Best wishes to him! <br /><br />Argh. That irrigation company is being really crappy to its customers. You're probably not the only one. Can you call them out, with a review on Yelp or something? Prospective customers should know about how they're treating long time customers. <br /><br />GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-60482768827329422092017-06-19T09:51:26.669-04:002017-06-19T09:51:26.669-04:00Thanks! This morning is his first morning without ...Thanks! This morning is his first morning without a pain pill and he seems to be doing well. If this continues through the day, I think he's out of the woods. He's putting weight on his leg now but still has a slight limp. Great progress from holding his leg in the air and walking 3 legged.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-83895825755906061312017-06-19T08:50:32.923-04:002017-06-19T08:50:32.923-04:00Poor little fella, hope he pulls through and gets ...Poor little fella, hope he pulls through and gets back to his old self. Hang in there and have a nice week!Blogorattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821621371176285384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-78778834892841829552017-06-18T23:22:55.156-04:002017-06-18T23:22:55.156-04:00I got my AC checked out just in time for the coole...I got my AC checked out just in time for the cooler weather to get here. LOL That's okay, I'm sure the heat will be back. I don't have my AC checked but every third year and my furnace that same. I suppose that's not good but I know people who never have them checked at all until they break down.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-91337094953311630912017-06-18T21:15:41.343-04:002017-06-18T21:15:41.343-04:00What a lovely dog Jean. I hope Levi is feeling bet...What a lovely dog Jean. I hope Levi is feeling better and your checkbook is better? <br />As far as the AC, I try to have the machine checked every of year. Usually they just have add the Frezone and yes it's a little expensive but to be in the house with no AC, it's like living in hell. <br />Have a great week my friend. See ya.<br /><br />Cruisin Paul Cruisin Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137904435537645207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-11542916790304344282017-06-18T16:47:13.996-04:002017-06-18T16:47:13.996-04:00A year of two ago I got a quote on adding a line f...A year of two ago I got a quote on adding a line for flower beds and they wanted several thousand dollars. I didn't have them do the work so I'm still hand watering my beds along the deck and they were on the landscape plans when the company put the system in. They want to be price competitive so they do stuff when bidding a brand new systems and home owners don't catch up.<br /><br /Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-83649040864071898552017-06-18T16:04:24.369-04:002017-06-18T16:04:24.369-04:00Levi is just the cutest guy! Get well soon, Levi!...Levi is just the cutest guy! Get well soon, Levi!<br /><br />I have an $800 bill from our irrigation guy -- fixed a bunch of sprinkler heads, added a couple...I don't know. The crew worked for a long time, but sheesh! And I STILL have to hand water my raised beds because we added them later and the whole thing would have to be re-done to make water get to them. Houses are a money pit!<br donnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-87585585684125594322017-06-18T13:52:17.067-04:002017-06-18T13:52:17.067-04:00Thanks, he's doing better today.Thanks, he's doing better today. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-84149424416160117742017-06-18T13:16:35.624-04:002017-06-18T13:16:35.624-04:00I hope Levi gets to feeling better soon, it's ...I hope Levi gets to feeling better soon, it's hard when our pets are hurting.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-54008338041434367442017-06-18T08:56:35.633-04:002017-06-18T08:56:35.633-04:00I'm not sure how or where he got his leg hurt....I'm not sure how or where he got his leg hurt. Kind of hard to tell since he got carried so much that first half day at home. He may have tried to get in the chair he likes to sleep in and fell trying or I picked him up wrong. I haven't been up long enough today to see him walk but last night he was definitely more active and limping less. One more pain pill then I'm going to see how Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-55308420633366816752017-06-18T08:42:05.807-04:002017-06-18T08:42:05.807-04:00I have a bad habit of scheduling maintenance appoi...I have a bad habit of scheduling maintenance appointments back to back but even when I don't do that, weather usually plays a part in changing thing. Like this coming week I have a guy coming out to clean my eaves and windows but we're expecting heavy rains all week so I'm betting he'll be calling with a change because he'll be behind.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-71530865654517955582017-06-18T01:54:19.185-04:002017-06-18T01:54:19.185-04:00I just read your reply to shoreacres, and I'm ...I just read your reply to shoreacres, and I'm glad Levis met you at the door. That's a good sign, but I wonder what happened to his leg. It did happen while he was at the vet, right? I hope he continues to improve. Congratulate him on his weight loss for me. <br /><br />I hate maintenance issues. It's the worst part of owning a house. <br /><br />Bella Rumhttp://bellarum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-43733757951015580382017-06-17T23:34:37.402-04:002017-06-17T23:34:37.402-04:00Poor baby Levi! They're our furkids - and mai...Poor baby Levi! They're our furkids - and main companion so it's hard to watch them be miserable. <br /><br />It's a shame you had the other two things happen this same week. I can't stand having strangers poking around my house and property for the very reason you mention; they sometimes make things worse!LS Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16888269999839452459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-51864580010828287422017-06-17T16:02:55.337-04:002017-06-17T16:02:55.337-04:00I just got home from the grocery store and Levi ma...I just got home from the grocery store and Levi made an attempt to meet me at the door. So I know he's feeling better. He's putting weight on his leg but limping, not sure if that's progress or just the pain meds making the leg better.<br /><br />Poor mallard. I hate to see things suffer and not being able to eat until it dies, it would.<br /><br />I did miss being able to call Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.com