The 33 MPH winds we’ve been having took out Geri’s umbrella across the street. At least she won’t have to go too far to get it. I was hoping the wind would cancel out the planes by carrying the sound elsewhere, but that was the first thing I heard as soon as I got up and turned the sound machine off. Not going to get a break from the damn things until we move. Until that becomes a flight path too, of course

On our way to the store the other day, we saw a coyote on Oak run from where the houses are down to the creek with something in its mouth.

Tammy messaged me to say she was very ill but is finally feeling better and will send details soon. I was afraid something was up just because of the lack of contact and not seeing her on Facebook as often.

The pee pads came yesterday, and I think these are definitely going to be the best liners for where we have them set up in the kitchen. They fit in that spot well and since they’re quilted on top rather than fleeced, they should be easier to shake out. The hay clings to fleece easier than this slicker surface. Wasn’t really smelly when I got up this morning, so I think I can change them every other day. Since they’re waterproof, I should no longer have to mop the floor underneath.

I had a bad backache yesterday and the day before. It was just a small spot in the middle of the right side of my back. I don’t know if I pulled a muscle or what. Tom gave me a massage earlier and that helped. I’m sure my sleeping conditions don’t help, though. Yes, the bed situation is frustrating. It’s a horribly uneven sleeping surface and I don’t see how it’s going to hold up another 5 years. I had wanted to wait until we got settled in the new place before I got a new bed. It’s either deal with being tilted and lumpy or having to blow up the leaky airbed all the time since we don’t have the money now for a quality bed. The new computer is most important.

Made Tom and I those Brit-style jacket potatoes yesterday and he loved them. I still can’t believe how much I’ve learned to cook! Haven’t yet learned soups or casseroles but I’m sure I could find a video that would teach me if I wanted to make those too.

Had a dream I got in trouble doing something that involved getting caught by that pig back east, Laurie H, plus something else. I woke up relieved to know it was just a dream.