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minus - I think our city’s concern is that if the pool is filled in then nothing can be put in that area (ie. Large tree, patio, deck etc). So the area must be initially filled with clay and compacted and then covered with dirt and grass planted. I live in northern Illinois and our soil is mostly clay. Our subdivision is built on what was formerly corn and soy fields.

For as much as we travel, I hate packing. It always seems to be a challenge to decide what to take. I have pretty much determined the final contents, but am sure tomorrow will bring another revision. Thanks to DD, I have a new formal top and long skirt for the one dressy night. It's the other 6 nights that I have to plan for. Cruises thankfully have switched to a less formal dress code for the other nights. I always opt for early seating so we don't have to dress up every night. So a few less than casual tops and one dressier pair of slacks, jeans and some casual slacks plus casual tops. It will be interesting to see what makes the final cull.

Had blood work done yesterday and it was ordered by former PCP. She sent me a post today telling me the results were improved and to continue my supplemental iron and to keep B12 to once a week. I am really going to miss her since she was so caring.

DSIL loaned me his Shark stick vacuum and while I loved it, my back hurts now from the repetitive motion. It did such a good job on the area tugs in the primary bedroom, the closet and the hallway. I'm thinking I will get one for upstairs. The one we have broke and while DH fixed it, I can't manage the wand. It is rigid and hard for me to manipulate. Time to replace it since he doesn't want to vacuum that often.

Ran to CVS for prescriptions and could not figure why one was so expensive. The monthly charge was high, but this refill was double the cost. Turns out it is the 90 day charge since the PCP was able to order it now. So 3 times the dosage for only double the price, works for me.

DH is putting in stakes around the Japanese maple since the deer have decided to attack it now. He bought green fencing for the enclosure, so it will be done before I leave. This tree came with the house and was small when we moved here. The first tree strike did a lot of damage to it (it was a direct hit) and we had to sacrifice half of it hoping it would survive. It did and came back. It is now very large and is just outside the bay window in the kitchen eat in area, so I see it every day. The birds, including the hummingbird, like to hide in it and I have the hummingbird feeder right next to it. when they were restoring the house after the second tree strike, I made them build an enclosure to protect it from the roofers, gutter, and siding guys.

DD and DSIL came over last night to help us roll up the rug to send it out for cleaning. Pickup is tomorrow morning and it will be washed on Monday. I also asked them to evaluate for some repairs to the rug where it has worn. DD bought Regan a new bed and she loves it. It is smaller than what she had but it has a crease and she chooses to lie in it.

harley07, sorry to hear about your pool. Hope you can find a less costly solution for removal.

Lovely day. Temp 74 with sun and low humidity. Hope everyone has had a great day.

Waving hello to everyone.

Welcome teka, ninaca, & cat-guardian. We're glad to have you here and will try to be your cheerleaders and guides. I also suggest you explore the sites that are specific to your diagnosis and treatment. My starting chemo 2/17 still has a private Facebook page and I have been happy to be with those ladies although I only use this site on BC.org now.

Quiet holiday weekend for us. Have a good week everyone. One day at a time, Sandy.

Harley, sad to lose the pool but I get it. A gf here in NY, her mom had her pool filled in. I’m guessing filled in with dirt. It may be less expensive than removing it, if it’s available. Our above ground pool gets to be a lot of work too as we age.

I just looked up our town dump hours and costs. I think I can bag all the burnt wood and for $6 take it to the residential drop off. An old propane tank from the grill will run me $6 too. Maybe Thursday I’ll run up; tomorrow is Dr follow-up.