Stopping by for a mo...

[nancyskitties]

Hey, all, c'est moi. Sorry to have been away so long, but unlike Mark Twain/Sam Clemens, the reports of MY death have not been substantially exaggerated. Or at least, I feel like they haven't.

Since I last nattered here, I have
* had the left knee replaced. Kids, treasure & coddle yer knees; this is a rough surgery & no mistake, & it HURTS. It still hurts, even though I haven't had to use a walker or even a cane since a week or so after I had it done. It's a bugger.

* bought the new condo down in Bristol, TN. Anybody live down in that neighborhood? Of course, it needs major rehauling: carpeting removed, laminate put in, the tub torn out & walk-in shower installed, new bathrooms, ceiling fans, a built-in wall-sized bookcase & work table with drawers underneath for fabrics, etc., new kitchen cabinets, new paint throughout, etc. Got a fantastic view all the way over the TN mts to the NC mts on a clear day (I'm on the top of one of the tallest mountains in town, & my unit has a balconey!) Heavenly for an artist. The living room wall is just one big sheet of glass, being a giant sliding glass door.

* am in the process of packing, so everything is all over the place, nothing can be cleaned, dusted, or vacuumed, I can't stay focused on any one item for more than a few seconds, & it's all a mess. Fortunately I have several months, since I own this place I'm currently in as well, so there's no 'date' I have to move. I can go whenever I damn well please.

* am probably the only person in the world enjoying the stock market crashings. Every time it tanks big time, I rush out & buy blue chip stock on the cheap. Bumped into Warren Buffet the other day as he was picking up a bargain or two as well. Course, I don't buy on his scale, but it's nice to know I've got the right instincts. Now if I can just hold out long enough, it will come back, eventually, & then I can buy dolliehs for everybody here! (I share)

* less happily, had to put two of my 3 cats to sleep, within a few days of each other. One was expected, the other was a shock, & I'm still reeling & weepy. I knit almost constantly; even if Bella were available to sew for (all my dolls are packed) I just don't have the heart at the moment.

My time I can spend online is very limited, so I have to go. Next time I'll try to post scans of the paintings I've done of how my new condo will be decorated.

Ciao, & love ya all. XXXXX

Nancy S, still in Fredneck, MD, but soon to be in Bristol TN

[maywong]

Hi Nancy it's so nice to see you posting again.

[zirconmermaid]

NIce to see you, even if only briefly!

[Llwynog]

Be sure to give us updates. It sounds like a nice place.

Sorry to hear about the cats.

[Iwa_Hoshi]

Glad to see you posting again. Hope things go well for you.

[K2!]

Hiiiii!

Byyyyyyyye!

Thanks for stopping by!

[kittyasauras]

Sorry about your kitties. ;( I know all about those horrible feelings.

My granny lives close to Bristol! She lives in Butler. I've been to Bristol before, but I don't remember much; it was about ten years ago. haha I remember driving by the racetrack.

But, Welcome to TN! We all aren't hillbillies here. :3 Don't let those folks up there fool you! LOL

[Dark Angel]

Hey! Good to hear from you! I'm so sorry about your kitties. *hugs*

Isn't it crazy how life suddenly happens?! Lol. I'm glad that you are mostly ok, even if you are having some knee pain, but I'm sure it will go away, right? Just needs some time.