Got up this morning at 10 and had breakfast and coffee, then showered and dressed. Then I walked down to my polling place and voted in the NYC Democratic primary, the main race being for the nomination for mayoral candidate.

That took very little time, even in the extreme heat, and I came back and waited for RK to pick me up which he did at about 12:30. Then we picked up mashfanficchick and took zer to vote.

Then they took me too the surgeon for my six months check up. She said I was fine, could put something for the scar on it. And to come back in six months. I was very early but they they took me early so I was actually out in a reasonable time.

So then we went to get lunch. We got Thai, and went to RK's place to eat. Rene was there so she joined us after we ate and played games. We played one round to Cards Against Humanity and a game of What the Dub. Then it was getting late so he took me and mashfanficchick and we started for home.

But first we went to BJ's for some quick shopping, and then we went to Starbucks for hydration. Then they brought me home and I did my Al-anon meeting.

M was the only one there so we ended a bit early, and then I Teamed the FWiB. We talked for almost an hour and a half, which was nice.

The Kid texted me, she is at a Mamdani watch party, watching the promary returns, and it loks as though Mamdani is the winner.

mashfanficchick just called me and we talked a bit.

I will be going to bed to read shortly. I finished Faithbreaker last niight so I need to find something else to read.

Gratitude List:

1. The FWiB.

2. Mamdani win over Cuomo.

3. My surgeon says I'm good.

4. RK.

5. Good lunch.

6. Air conditioning.

Got up and had breakfast and coffee. My stevia has been turned rock hard by the humidity, so I had to get rid of it and use sugar.

I spent the day in family things. Cousin Ricky, Sue and Rick's oldest son, wants to rent the cottage for the summer, except for when we are using it. Cousin Laurie thinks it's a good idea, as does the Kid. I agree, but we haven't heard from John and Denise yet. Also there are two issues that need to be addressed first, straightening out the deed, and the question of would our insurance cover it is something happened.

So I spent a good chunk of the day going through papers to find anything from the insurance company. I sent when I found to Laurie, but haven't heard from her. But I threw out a lot of stuff, and bagged a lot of stuff, and my coffee table looks much better now.

I called the Kid to discuss it with her, and we decided to move the memorial service for Oldest Brother from this July to next July.

I texted mashfanficchick about having zer talk to zer lawyer about the deed issue, we'll see how that goes.

At 7:00 I Teamed the FWiB, and at 8:30 I called Middle Brother, who is fine. Then I ate dinner, and went and read.

Haven't heard back from RK about taking me to the doctor on Tuesday. I will text him tomorrow again if I don't hear.

Gratitude List:

1. The FWiB.

2. Family.

3. The Kid.

4. Found some stuff while I was looking for the insurance stuff.

5. Air conditioning.

6. Bed soon.

Finally. I am home.

Got up this morning and went to breakfast and had coffee. Then we went in the swimming pool and hpot tub for awhile.

Then mashfanficchick and I sat in the lobby with Theo while John had a meeting in the room by computer while Dani napped.

Finally we got back in the room, John and Dani went shopping and mashfanficchick and I sat with Theo.

They came back, we had lunch, and then mashfanficchick and I took Theo back to New York via mass transit.

We started with the hotel shuttle to the air port, then the air train to the New Jersey transit station. NJ Transit to Penn Station, and the subway from there.

Theo was not good, but he calmed down when we got back to mashfanficchick's apartment. I reclaimed my keys, which RK left there for me, and stayed for dinner, chicken teriyaki.

Then I Ubered home, and collected my mail. Everything was fine here. Oreo was happy to see me. He is cuddled up next to me now.

I Teamed the FWiB for a little while.

Then I went through the mail. The sympathy card from Mari S. finally arrived, apparently it got sent back to her, she put the apartment number on it and sent it back.

Also the check from the travel insurance for the trip I missed. Even though I put in for direct deposit. Grrrrr.

And now it is time for bed in my own bedroom and bed! With my own kitty cat!

Gratitude List:

1. The FWiB.

2. Home again.

3. Family.

4. Bed soon.

5. Air conditioning.

6. All my missing mail arrived finally.

Got up at 6:00 this morning, showered, and dressed, then had breakfast. Then we packed the car again and Dani and Winnie and I headed to pick up mashfanficchick at the train station.

Then we headed to Maine. It was a long drive but we got to the motel here in Old Orchard Beach. We checked in and then we went down to the beach for awhile.

After we came back from the beach we went to the boardwalk, to the amusement park. mashfanficchick and I had dinner at a seafood restaurant called the Shack, while Dani and Winnie went to the amusement park.

We stayed there for hours, though mashfanficchick and I only went on two rides, right at the end, the carousel and the Ferris wheel. We spent a long time in the arcade.

Came back to the motel eventually, and Teamed the FWiB. And now it's time for bed.

Gratitude List:

1. The FWiB.

2. MY friends.

3. The beach.

4. Bed soon.

5. Good fried scallop dinner.

6. The two rides I took.

Because I want to pack up my computer because we are leaving tomorrow.

So I got up this morning at 9:00, Theo came and joined me in my room, and we sat a bit before I went down and had breakfast and coffee.

Then I didn't do much of anything except hang and talk to Dani, until Dani and John took Theo's camp trunk to UPS to send.

I got my book and read, and socialized with Theo.

They got back, and at some point I drifted off to sleep for a nap. Then they went out to do some shopping, and I stayed with Theo.

Then Dani's aunt, who is going to house sit while they are gone, arrived, with her dog Zoe. Shawna (if I spelled that right) is a very nice person, and we visited while we were waiting for John and Dani to return.

They got back, and again we hung out for awhile, and then at 6:15 I got on the computer, and at 7:00 I Teamed the FWiB.

Moose got into the kitchen and ate the cats' food, and I had to pull him out.

Now Dani and John are getting fried chicken for donner, so that will be nice.

Tomorrow is the start of our Road Trip!

However, sad family news. Cousin Virginia, who had been in hospice for several months, died this morning. She was 91 or 2, my mother's first cousin, and a very sweet person, that I didn't get to see an awful lot, but was very nice whenever I did.

Gratitude List:

1. The FWiB.

2. Good books.

3. The life of Virginia.

4. Naps.

5. Fudgesicles.

6. Heading home tomorrow.

I got up at 9:00, breakfasted and coffeed, showered, washed my hair and used the curl product the Dani showed me, and then was ready by 10:00.

Dani drove me and Winnie to Wadsworth to pick up the FWiB! He was waiting outside the condo, and looked good.

Dani drove us to Barnes and Noble and dropped us off and it was wonderful. We went to the cafe and had drinks, then went to the science fiction and fantasy section. I found the book that I thought I had bought at the Barnes and Noble with Winnie, the third in the Godkiller trilogy.

After that we went around the store, the magazine rack, children's section, and the YA section. Then we got food in the cafe again.

By that time Dani and Winnie came back. They sat with us for awhile, and went to the children's section for while.

Finally it was time to go, the FWiB had to get back and Winnie was getting tired. So we took him back home and then came back here.

It was wonderful actually being with him after the years since the last time I was able to see him. Which was I think 2019. Or 2018. I would have to go check my journal to be sure.

Anyway, I ate when I got back, and then we Teamed even though we had seen each other.

Now Dani and John are watching Ghosts UK.

Gratitude List:

1. The FWiB.

2. Actually getting to see him, hug him, and kiss.

3. Got that book.

4. Dani being willing to drive me.

5. Dani liked him.

6. Barnes and Noble.

Got up and had breakfast and coffee, then hung out for awhile until Dani suggested going to the Japanese market for awhile with Winnie.

So I got dressed and that's what we did. The ramen place was closed until 4:00, but the sushi place was open, so we had sushi for lunch. We went to the Japanese grocery first to get drinks. It was very tasty.

After that we went to the gift type shop. I looked around for something I could get as a souvenir for the Kid, but didn't see anything.

Then we went to the Japanese bakery and I got a mocha mousse. Delicious.

Then we came back to the house and more or less just hung out for the rest of the day. Dani did a craft with the kids while I Teamed the FWiB. Then at 8:30 I called Middle Brother. He's fine, had a music thing yesterday, and looking forward to McDonald's tomorrow.

Dani was supposed to take me to see the FWiB tomorrow but he had to cancel, and hopefully reschedule for Saturday (the day after tomorrow).

The Kid texted me about the NYC Mayoral debate which was tonight. My union is backing Mamdami.

I sat for an hour with Theo, watching him use the computer.

RK facebook messaged Dani with pictures of Oreo cause he fed him tonight.

Gratitude List:

1. The FWiB.

2. My friends here.

3. Sushi.

4. The Kid.

5. Lovely summer weather.

6. Middle Brother is well.

I got up at 9:00 today because John needed the office (where I'm sleeping) for an online meeting at 9:30. I took my meds, picked out my clothing, and came downstairs for breakfast and coffee.

I showered, and washed my hair which needed it, and dressed. Hung out for awhile, doing not much. mashfanficchick's plane flight was delayed, and delayed, and delayed.

Ze and I took Winnie to the local library. After awhile, Theo joined us and Winnie, mashfanficchick, and I went to get lunch. We got chicken teriyaki from a Teriyaki Express down the street. Winnie and I sat outside and ate, and mashfanficchick went back to the house with Theo and his friend Uriah, because ze had cancelled zer flight and resceduled for tomorrow because it was so delayed.

I stayed with Winnie. She played and I read Hercule Poirot stories. Eventually Dani and mashfanficchick picked us up, and we went into the main part of Columbus to the main branch of the library. It's pretty impressive.

We hung around there looking it over for several hours, then left and went to eat at Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace. I had two corn dogs with cheese sauce.

Then we went to a fountain that children can play in, and let Winnie do that for about an hour and a half. By then I had already canceled my meeting for tonight, so I wasn't worried about the time.

After the fountain, we came back to the house, and sat on the porch for a short time, then we all came in and I Teamed the FWiB.

It was latish by then so only for about an hour, and then I started here. And here I am.

Gratitude List:

1. The FWiB.

2. The libraries.

3. My friends.

4. Fountains were running.

5. Beautiful weather.

6. Hot dogs.

Edited to add: I got confused. It was Theo who came to the library with us first and Winnie who joined us later.

Got up and had breakfast and coffee, then dressed and went to Target with mashfanficchick, Dani, and Winnie. We were there to buy Winnie some bras, her first. So that was fun.

Then we came back and cleaned out mashfanficchick's mother's car, which has been stored here since August.

That took several hours, then we all came in and napped or dozed.

Eventually I Teamed the FWiB. We talked for an hour, and that was fun.44

At 8:30 I called Middle Brother. He is fine and looking forward to his Spring Fling on Wednesday.

Then we made dinner, individual nacho bites. Yummy.

And now I'm doing this.

Gratitude List:

1. The FWiB.

2. Middle Brother having fun.

3. The car is cleaned out.

4. Good dinner.

5. Lovely weather for it.

6. Fun in the kitchen together.

Today I got up and had breakfast and coffee. Then I showered and dressed, and mashfanficchick and I and Winnie and Theo went to COSI, the children's science museum.

We had a really fun time. I took Winnie and mashfanficchick took Theo and we mostly went our separate ways. First Winnie and I did the Star Wars exhibit, then Life and the Progress. We ended up in Gadgets, where we stayed for the remainder of our time there. It was a lot of hands on doing things.

Anyway, then Dani picked us up. Theo wanted to go home, and sp we dropped him off, and the rest of us went to a really nice park. It's designed to be inclusive, accessible for the handicapped. It is really nice.

After that, Dani and mashfanficchick went to Trader Joes and I took Winnie to Barnes and Noble. I bought a book, because you can't go to Barnes and Noble without buying a book and I got one for Winnie because it would be cruel not to get her one when I got myself one.

Then we went to Skyline Chili and I had Cincinnati chili for the first time, a five-way. It was delicious. I loved it.

Then we came back. Been trying to get Theo to bed ever since. I hope to Team with the FWiB for a few minutes now.

And I just did.

Oh, RK texted, he took care of my pets today and all is well.

Gratitude List:

1. The FWiB.

2. The science museum.

3. Barnes and Nob;e.

4. Got the third in the Godkiller series.

5. Friends.

6. Cincinnati chili.