gonzai | Finally, Done (Reply)

Whirlwind errand day no 1: check.

Took the day off primarily because Mom had a midday doctor's appointment which required she be accompanied. I took the whole day and crammed in some other things.

The painter started today. We reviewed what he is to do.
CJ busted out of her crate, again. As in 5 times in 36 hours. To PetSmart, for chewies to occupy her and see if there are any better options on crates (no.)
Took the van for emissions testing. The van failed to produce enough emissions to be tested. Yes, really. So I got a waiver. AND my money back. That part was a pleasant surprise.
Went home and Mom wanted to leave again immediately. We had 90 minutes until her appointment so I made her wait long enough for me to post here, and to re-corral CJ. Yes, she busted out AGAIN. Still left way early.
Went to wrong parking area, then wrong part of hospital because Mom wrote down the directions wrong. Got lost in the radiation dept. Finally got to the right place - and they took us right back to radiation. And it was hot as blazes in waiting. But Mom was taken care of.
Running too late to take Mom home, so took her with me to my doctor's appointment. Sat in the waiting room next to a mortgage broker. Told him I work for a law firm that sues mortgage brokers. We had a nice chat decrying the mortgage business from both sides of it. Doctor sent me for 2 tests, one of which could be done today.
Took Mom home and discovered the painter had spilled a can of paint all over the stairs to my bedroom. This carpet was not supposed to be removed in the remodeling. Now it's being removed. Great.
Fetched CJ, who finally stayed in the crate. Took her with me to the blood test. Usually takes 60-90 minutes there; took 10 today. Wahoo. Stopped for food on the way home.

Now home. Excuse me while I keel over...after the painter leaves. He's still not done.