Olympic Boycott: Days 16 & 17

[rusty_armour]

I was so busy on Saturday that I not only missed posting on my LJ but missed the fact that the Olympics was drawing to a close. Oh, and I've also gone and caught a rather nasty cold, so I've been pretty spacey since yesterday due to decongestant, painkillers, and the frickin' virus itself. Thankfully, it didn't ruin my mom's stay, though I had to keep convincing her that I was okay and the cold wasn't that bad -- something that's a little more challenging when your mom used to be a nurse. I was also up for part of the night because my jaws started to ache due to sinus congestion. While I tried not to wake her, my mom heard me open the fridge to get a drink and I confessed that I couldn't sleep. I had been out on the balcony reading Speranza's wonderful Weddings, Plural, and a Yak (from Surfacing I) by flashlight, but Mom told me that a lamp wouldn't bother her and that I should read in bed where it was comfortable. I reluctantly did so and, happily, she did go back to sleep. Anywaaaaaay, despite sickness and partial insomnia, the weekend went well.

Yesterday, we made our yearly pilgrimage to the EX where my mom spents lots of money and made friends with Luba Goy. I bought four rocks and a discount book and tried not to crack up during my mom's bonding session with Luba Goy. Perhaps I should explain. The cat show was on and my mom dropped by to visit the breeders where she got her Maine Coon kitten, Minerva. My mom had brought a couple of pictures of Minerva to show the breeders and was told she should show them to Luba. Being stoned on meds, I didn't realize that Luba was Luba Goy until my mom said, "Oh, I'll show pictures to Luba Goy any time. However, what neither of us realized was that Luba Goy had recently acquired a Maine Coon kitten herself and was completely ga-ga about him. The woman must have had at least twenty pictures of "Monty" (short for "Montgomery") on her digital camera and insisted that we see pretty much all of them. My mom told me afterwards that she kept preparing to go when Luba Goy would show her another picture. Then she accused me of just standing there and doing nothing to help. I told her I was simply trying not to laugh. While we did eventually escape from Luba Goy, we ended up running into her again at the deli place where we bought our lunch. Luba Goy's friend greeted us by saying, "It's Minerva's mom!" I was kind of disappointed that my mom and Luba Goy didn't exchange email addresses so that they could send each other pictures of their cats. However, it's possible that we'll run into Luba Goy again at next year's cat show.

Today, Mom and I went to the main HMV downtown and then checked out World's Biggest. I came across this cool Doctor Who book completely by chance and had to buy it. My mom had been planning to buy two books and came out with eight, which didn't surprise me at all. Then we had lunch at Pickle Barrel and came back here for a bit. She stayed long enough to watch this week's episode of Life on Mars and then left, telling me to rest and drink plenty of fluids.

Once again, I have no idea what this post has to do with the Olympics, my boycott, or anything, really. However, at least this time I can blame my rambling on my cold and a heavy dose of medication. Usually, I don't have such a convenient excuse. *g*

Comments

[windrose.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you've been sick. *HUGS* This really does seem to have been a weekend for curling up with a fuzzy blankie, a nice cup of tea, and some good fic.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Ah! Thanks for the *HUGS*! :-) I probably will curl up later with a hot drink. At the moment, I'm catching up with with what's been going on in cyberspace...and reading some good fic. *g*

I'm glad you're okay after Fay. Here's hoping the worst of the tropical storm is over.

[windrose.livejournal.com]

I've been plotting an original novel, and playing with Sims 2. Later, there will be tea and stir-fry, and even more novel plotting. :)

Fay seems to have moved on at last and is now Alabama and Mississippi's problem. It rained most of Friday and all of Saturday, but the skies are clear today and the humidity is down to something tolerable. Whew.

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

I've been plotting an original novel, and playing with Sims 2. Later, there will be tea and stir-fry, and even more novel plotting. :)

Oh, awesome! Good for you! :-) I hope the plotting goes well and you're able to develop the novel. Oh, and have fun with Sims 2 and enjoy the tea and stir fry.

Fay seems to have moved on at last and is now Alabama and Mississippi's problem. It rained most of Friday and all of Saturday, but the skies are clear today and the humidity is down to something tolerable. Whew.

I'm happy to hear it! I'm sure everyone in Florida is extremely relieved! Here's hoping the weather continues to be tolerable! :-)

[windrose.livejournal.com]

The novel had been put on the back burner for the better part of a year while I worked on short fic. Am now at the point where I want to sink my teeth into something long and plotty, plus a friend has apparently given my name to a literary agent (eek!) and I'd like to have at least a couple sample chapters written should that pan out.

Here's hoping we both have a nice, mellow rest of the day!

[radiogaga80.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear you're not feeling too well - I'm sending you an Elwood and well-wishes. :)

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Oooooh! Thanks for the Elwood! :-) I decided to be a wuss and stay home from work today. I figure I should have just enough brain power to catch up with some emails and my flist.

[njc2007.livejournal.com]

I'm happy you had a good time with your mom. Take care of yourself and get well soon. (Mom's right: fluids and rest. Oh, and Tiger Balm under your nose will help your sinuses. Just don't get it inside your nose.)

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Thanks, njc2007! :-) I appreciate the advice about the Tiger Balm. I can see why it would work for sinus trouble -- as long as none of it gets inside your nose. *g*

[jackycomelately.livejournal.com]

Luba Goy! Tremendous!

Oh poor you! A day off is great idea. I often have problems sleeping while ill, I always envy those who can just sleep through it.

That's exactly why I love my Palm! I don't need a light source to read which is great when you have parents staying over in a bachelor. I spent too much of my childhood guiltily reading in bathrooms!

Isn't that a great story? I love that Rodney sees a connection and decides to pick someone to love. Also that John doesn't fall for the kid at first sight.

Feel better soon! Slash, salty foods and sleep! Or, tea, toast and Tylenol! Whatever works for you.

Hugs,
Sandra

[rusty-armour.livejournal.com]

Luba Goy! Tremendous!

Yes, I think that might have been the highlight of my day. It was very exciting, if slightly scary. *g*

That's exactly why I love my Palm! I don't need a light source to read which is great when you have parents staying over in a bachelor. I spent too much of my childhood guiltily reading in bathrooms!

I did think fondly of you and your Palm when I found I couldn't sleep. The balcony solution wasn't too bad considering that I have a very powerful flashlight. However, if I hadn't woken up my mom by getting a drink, I'm sure she would have woken up at some point during my insomnia and told me to come back in. She's spooky that way.

Isn't that a great story? I love that Rodney sees a connection and decides to pick someone to love. Also that John doesn't fall for the kid at first sight.

It's my favourite story from both zines. I also love that instant connection between Rodney and Peter and the fact that there's hostility between John and the kid from the very start. It makes for a refreshing change. Speaking of things SGA, you have to watch "The Shrine"! While I wasn't thrilled with the ending, the rest of it was pretty damn fabulous!

Feel better soon! Slash, salty foods and sleep! Or, tea, toast and Tylenol! Whatever works for you.

Hugs,
Sandra

You know me so well. While I can't exactly check off all the items on your list, I totally indulged in some slash. *g* Thanks for the good wishes and hugs back at ya! :-)