9/7/2014

weekly update 9/7/2014

On Labor Day, I didn't have anything to do. I went to BC for a few hours because I expected it might be busy, and I might be of help to visitors requesting maps or info. It started out with a lot of people coming by, but it slowed considerably in the afternoon, so I locked up and left. On my way home, I stopped at Walmart and bought another set of shelves for the office. Since I've been listening to some of my old cds lately, going to the closet storage area to find another one was getting pretty old, and I decided I needed someplace to keep them. I'd also been piling books in a stack on the floor next to the book shelf when I finished reading them, and that pile was getting as high as the bookshelves themselves. So, now I have another “thing” to keep my “things” on - just what I don't want. 

 

the new shelves in the office

 

I also had to “update” the car. Since it's NFL time again, I replaced the front tag with my Buffalo Bills fan plate. And, the last time I was at the library, I picked up a READ sticker. So that went on the back bumper. 

Go Bills

and when it's not NFL season, READ

 Wednesday I was out and about, doing errands. The remote on the tv in my bedroom wasn't working (and before you ask, yes, I did check the batteries - actually, I could turn the tv on and off, but I couldn't change from TV to DVD, and then got it stuck on something called VGA). The swine galaxy phone was plugged in for more than 24 hours, and didn't get to a full charge. That's not right, is it? So, I started at the Verizon store, where I got no help at all. The rep told me to call customer service, but said there was nothing he could do for me. I asked if I could buy a new battery and was told no, they don't sell batteries, but they'd be happy to sell me a new phone. I don't think so. Then on to the deli for bagels, since it's in the same strip plaza where the appliance store that I'd purchased the tv is located. Naturally, the store couldn't do anything for me, but they did give me the phone number to call for a replacement. As long as I was driving around, I went in search of a little cotton sundress. I need one to throw on after a day at the pool when I don't want to wear my boxer shorts and tank top to a lecture at the Jepson or library book club. Maybe it's because I've added so much weight this summer, but I couldn't find anything. It was a wasted afternoon.

I've been sleeping in the guest room so I can have the tv on at night (I can't get to sleep without it), but I don't like that room. I feel as if I'm in a hotel. It's probably good to be in there occasionally to be sure that it's not really uncomfortable for when I have guests and they have to use that room, but I want my own room. The new remote should be here this week.

Thursday evening, there was lecture by Dr Christopher Hendricks, the architectural historian at Armstrong Atlantic University at the Telfair Museum. It was WONDERFUL. I've heard him speak at other events, and even took a series of classes a the Senior Learning Center, and I think he's amazing, so this was real treat for me. I had to get back to the condo right when it ended, though, because there was an exciting tennis match and the opening football game of the season that I wanted to see. The tennis was entertaining; the football, not so much.

Friday was DH; Saturday, I had to close BC. I thought I wouldn't get out all my Bills Stuff, because it might be bad luck. But I convinced myself that their luck probably wasn't dependent on if I had few things around to decorate. I changed the summer welcome mat out side my door, and put my put out all my stuffed Buffaloes on the shelf. I drew the line at hanging the Buffalo Bills shower curtain that I'd received for Christmas last year. I would have put it up, but I have doors on the shower I use, and there's no rod to hang a curtain from. Another time.

Da Bills

the front door, and if you look really closely, you can see decals by the knocker

 

Sunday, I went to Coach's for my first NFL game of the new season. I wasn't expecting much, and I had to leave just as the Bills went ahead 10-7 in the 2nd quarter because Sylvia had invited me to a birthday celebration at her house in the afternoon. I sat in her living room, listening to her other guests talk about plays they've performed in, or their cats, or where they've traveled in the world. And I kept checking my phone. The Bills had the lead with less than minute to play, but then the Bears tied the game. I was sure it was doomed. So imagine my surprise when they hung on and were able to come away with a win in OT! Happy Birthday, Sylvia!! There were a lot of strange scores that I wouldn't have thought possible. After the party, I was able to see Serena win the Open, but it wasn't a very exciting match.