Ikea Visit

Finally, reluctantly, had to visit the Ikea to explore bookcase options. Didn't buy anything, will order online for delivery cause the car's not big enough. But at least made some decisions. Decided on more Expedit shelves, since they're more flexible than the Billy straight bookcases. They make them in a bigger size now, 72" vs. 58", yippee. Though they don't seem to have extensions for the new size yet, only the 58", so we'll have to settle for one of those. New configuration, longer than the square shelving, so will fit some of my prized large art books. Nice! Can't wait to get the library set up.

(Shhhh, photos borrowed from Ikea).

Pixie's Swelled Lip

Poor thing, she's got that little swelled lip again. I can tell it's uncomfortable for her, I hope she's not in pain. Nothing to be done, like last time, it subsided after a week. Dr. D suspected a food allergy last time, so we're guessing the same this time. Can't figure out which food it is yet. I just bought them a couple new treaties - Pet Greens Treats, and Fancy Feast.

Interesting! Just did more reading on the condition, and litter was mentioned as a possible cause. Must ask Hubby when he changed the litter, since I bought a new brand, from Costco. I can't remember if he did it the day before or earlier than that.

So many new things in the last couple days, hard to pin down at the moment. No worries, will systematically eliminate sources.

Yippee - I Finally Have A Garage Space

Finally cleared the poor cyms, outside they went, got the odds and ends cleaned up, shoe shelves up, and voila!, I can actually park in my garage spot. What a treat. First time ever in the history of car ownership do I ever have an actual spot of my own.

Must get used to putting in the basement what used to go in the garage. Still not used to it, don't like going down there much.

Pantry Inspection

Pixie and Ginza look like they approve of the kitty food location, except she's holding up completion of phase II. LOL.

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Inspected Every Box

Marathon session today, and everything hurts, but I got every box opened, most of it unpacked and grouped so I can assess the situation tomorrow. LMAO, it looks like a bad garage sale, especially all that kitchenware stuff. Found myself wondering why on earth I have 80 mugs. No, really, I counted. That's the number. How mortifying. Already have a huge pile going straight to Goodwill.

Only a couple things broken - a champagne flute, and a very fine Noritake Pearl Platinum bowl. Can't tell yet if anything's missing, but there may be. Bummer.

Was really worried that I hadn't found Mozart, and I only had 1 box left. Haha, turned out that's where he was! Found his leash, pawprint, and collar too. Very relieved. Wondering what he would have been doing in this new place, where he would have staked out territory. We miss our boy.

New Redi Arch Window Shade

Took a lot longer than "seconds" because of all the cutting, but it's perfect! Exactly what I expected. Great temporary paper shade, but it doesn't look cheap.  Hopefully it keeps out most of the direct morning sun - we'll see tomorrow - and it was only $18.  Got it from Amazon, here's the link.

Pixie Worried Us

In the morning, Pixie didn't seem to have an appetite, and was excessively vocal, even when laying down.  After a little play session, she had her mouth open several times, a pant or two.  She kept squinting like she was in pain.  So we wanted to play it safe and have the vet check her out and rule out anything obvious.  It was really stressful not having vetted any doctors yet, but we did a little searching, and settled on Lombard Vet Hospital, which was open, but not an ER.  Regular price for a visit is $50, but since it was a holiday, it was $88.

I've read that they have more dog than cat patients, but I couldn't really tell, especially since we didn't have any procedures done, so we couldn't evaluate needle-handling or anything else.  It was very clean, no smells, some maintenance guys were sprucing up the place.  There were dog and cat decorations.  No separate waiting rooms, so we'd have to wait with the dogs.  But it's a pretty big waiting area, so it's not a dealbreaker.  They also had free lean cat treats and catnip toys!!  Usually we see dog goodies only.

The front desk was really nice.  Dr. Shanding was the attending, and he seemed very good.  He was very calm, said hi to Pixie, lifted her up and cuddled her first, so she was very at ease.  We really appreciated that.  He did a nice thorough check on her, very patient with us worry-warts, and our million questions, didn't try to rush us out or up-sell us on anything.  He pronounced her well and off we went.

I'd prefer to see if we can find a cats-only vet, but it's great to know that we have a place meanwhile for a real emergency.  We were very relieved all-around.

Gahhhhhh.......No Wallander Morkret Ending......Unbelievable!!!

ARRRRRGGGGHHHH!   Just finished watching most of Wallander's Morkret, and AGAIN....the station froze at the last ten minutes.  Gee, caught all the credits, though.  Can't find video anywhere legitimate, anyone who's watched it, PLEASE tell us the ending.  I promise, I won't publish it public, we'll just read and delete so no-one gets it spoiled for them.

Ah Peaceful Household

Settling in nicely in their new home.

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Yippee - Ready to Unpack!

Ok.  Carpet seems all dry now.  Ready to unpack.

Bought a load of cleaning supplies from Target.  Can't wait to clean the place more thoroughly.

Finally!