Another Hole in my Head

**OK, to save everyone from losing their dinner...I removed one of the pictures and shrunk the other down so you can pass it by quickly. I agree it was gross but I warned you I was going to post a tooth and I always keep my promises. ;)**

After laying in bed on Sunday night in mucho pain and wondering if I could pull this sucker out myself with a pair of pliers, I knew I could not go another day with this thing in my mouth. My dentist office called me at 8:20 AM and asked if I could be there by 9:00. We live a half hour drive from the dentist and I was still in my jammies, but I told the receptionist, "Yes, I'll be there!" I ran down the hall, woke Gerry, told him to get dressed and we were out the door and at the dentist's office by 8:59.

After Bob looked at the X-rays he gave me too choices, go back to the doctor that did the two previous root canals on it and have her do a third or YANK it. Well, here are the pictures I promised you in my last post, so YANK it they did and now I have yet another hold in my head.
The Dentist even gave me a little case to bring it home it which I happened to open today and the tooth stank so bad I threw it and the tooth in the garbage. Ewwww!!!

I have been eating soft foods since Monday but tomorrow night I am going out with the girls to have dinner. I plan on leaning to the right and chewing the pasta on the side so as not to get anything in my new hole. Sheesh!

I look at this picture and it looks like the tooth is huge. I am afraid to put my tongue anywhere near where it came out...I'm afraid the hole if gigantic. A new Grand Canyon hits town. LOL

I wonder what I could get for this on EBay?

HERE SHE IS

I really wanted to get out and take some pictures but I have been dealing with a tooth ache for the last three days and other then walking around the house moaning a lot, I've not felt like doing anything else. I hope to hear back from the dentist early tomorrow and this dang tooth that already had a root canal and a crown will once again hit my check book, this time for a YANK!

So, I looked on the web and found a couple of pictures that look just like my new wheels. I found it in Alliance at Lavery Motors. It's a 2004 Cadillac SRX, fully loaded with all the bells and whistles, all wheel drive, Northstar engine, with only 18,132 miles on it. It is a crossover but some people call it a Caddy station wagon. It is a nice combo of a luxury car with SUV hauling capabilities. It is a bit bigger then the BMW and a foot or more longer but more important it rides like a car and not like a bumpy truck. I had a friend in it the other day and she thought it felt like riding on a cloud. I gots me some cush for my tush! LOL So, take a look at these few pictures and let me know what ya think. :)

I think this will carry me and the dogs quite comfortably and still have room for Gerry. What ya think? :)

Tomorrow I'll take a picture of my extracted tooth...stay tuned. LOL

New Wheels, Yet Again

OK..the big announcement will be made today. After many discussions of what we needed we still agreed a small SUV type vechical would fit our needs more so then a car. My problem is most SUVs ride and drive like a truck or are too big for me to handle or eat lots of gas. Luxury is a must for me, especially after driving the BMW for the last 8 months. Nice car but it is more a truck then a car. So all you folks who love a BMW X3, my hats off to you, but it is not my cup of tea. So I tried driving a few other options. Keep in mind I am looking for a good used car. I truly believe I need to spend my money on the best I can afford. Since I can't afford what I like brand new, I look for an affordable used and have never gone off track yet. I end up driving a wonderful car at substantual savings. I know, I know...stop talking at tell. ;)

After test driving a few cars, including a Lincoln Aviator....(not roomy on the inside at all), a Cadillac Escalade (Wonderfuly comfortable and luxurious but 8 miles to a gal of gas wasn't gonna make the grade) and a Volvo station wagon ( just didn't like this one) I got a jist of what I was looking for in a ride. The internet is a wonderful tool for tracking down what I wanted. So here is the first picture to give you a hint of what type I bought.

Yes, I am and have always been a Cadillac Girl. After having two and driving them for about 13 years I am accustomed to the feel and I love it! Did you know I learned to drive on a Caddie? Yep, my mom also was a Caddie lover so I guess I inherited it from her. Thanks Mom.

OK, so now you know the make, which model did I choose?

I will post more photos hopefully later today...till then I will keep you all guessing as to the color...and no it was not white. :)

Confession time

This is a quick post to update everyone on my latest challenge. Last November when I bought the BMW X3 I was hesitant but went ahead and got it cause Gerry really loved it and I did think it was pretty. I don't think I had it a week and realized the mistake I made. It just isn't me. I am so used to luxury and room and cush for my tush and this little 'Truck' just wasn't getting it. Gerry was so tired of hearing me complain that on Monday he said, fine if you don't like it find something else then. So my search is back on for a smaller SUV that wont cost me more in payments and will fit my tushy to the cushy it is used to. I guess I am a high maintenance girl after all. So check back...there is one I already have my eye on.
Zoom, Zoom :)

Trading in for CASH

Last Saturday I gathered up my old gold bracelets that have been laying in the bottom drawer of my jewelry box. Six bracelets I had, 4 of which were broken and cost more to repair then they were worth. The other two were worn so thin I was afraid to wear them. Over the years I have lost a few gold bracelets when they broke and fell off and I had no idea where they went. So a few years ago I discovered a retailer in the Hartville Flea Market where I could buy gold plated bracelets that looked real and if I lost one I wasn't out a lot of money. So I have been wearing my faux gold for many years now. This retailer will even replace the jewelry if it starts to tarnish or show signs of wear absolutely free. Now how could anyone pass up that bargain? So, with my old gold in hand I went to Hartville Coins and Jewelry to see what I could get for my little treasure bundle. I went into shock when they offered me almost $600.00 for my old broken bracelets. We also had a couple of pieces of jewelry that had gems on them but those we were not offered very much for so we kept them. The word is GOLD gang and if you have any old moldy jewelry laying around now is the time to clean out your jewelry box.

Trivia Question for the day: Does anyone know what movie this song comes from? :)

Gold Fever lyrics

I would give the world to see How I used to be When I had no axe to grind Except for chopping wood. Day was day, and night was night Wrong, was never right Didn't matter where I went As much as where I stood. I had dreams, average size There were stars in the skies Not my eyes Then I got...Gold fever No romp 'n rollin' girl And fellow stuck' Cause your the, gold fever Nothin' can help you But the yellow stuff What! Can stop that itchin'? Ain't! Around the kitchen Gold, gold, hooked am I Susannah, go ahead and cry. Once we all did honest work Farmer, lawyer, clerk Married men, and single men And some who ain't so sure Now I look at them and see Duplicates of me Cured of what we suffered from And sufferin' from the cure Who can say, why we came? Where's the hope, where's the flame? We're the same When you've got Gold fever No romp 'n rollin' girl And fellow stuck' Cause your the gold fever Nothin' can help you But the golden stuff What! Can stop that itchin'? Ain't! Around the kitchen Gold, gold, hooked am I Susannah, go ahead and cry Gold fever Gold fever Gold fever Gold fever Gold fever Deal!

I Stayed

Well, since this is Sunday, May 25th and I am posting to my Blog, it must mean I am still home. Yep! I chickened out. Ten years ago I would not have hesitated to make the trip but now that I have turned into a country hermit I am afraid to go farther then 20 miles on my own. I did check into flying but at the price they are charging (anywhere from $450 with two layovers and 9 hours from start to finish, or $750 with one lay over) that was an easy FORGET that option. Then I looked into a train ride which went from Alliance to Chicago to Grand Rapids and only took 12 hours. Ah....driving it straight through takes 7 hours. What is with these trips that are supposed to be faster then driving??? I even have a friend that would stay here at the house and take care of the dogs so Gerry could go with me...but he wanted to stay home and work in the yard. Rob, I did try! So, all I can hope for now is maybe later this summer when it isn't a holiday weekend, I can find a plane trip that won't put me in the poor house. So Bob keep working around the house I am gonna get there eventually.

Hey Tammi, notice my Meez? Me with a dog in a beauty shop. All I need is something Disney in that picture and it would be perfect. Your right, it was lots of fun to create. Even with my slower the molasses connection and taking a week to get everything loaded on my Meez, it was still fun. Thanks for the link. :)

Should I go or should I stay?

I have been battling with a decision for the last month. Earlier this year I talked with my sister and discussed me driving up for a visit when Gerry was on vacation. (so he could stay home and take care of the dogs) The weekend is quickly approaching, Memorial Day weekend. I seem to be finding lots of excuses not to go. The one excuse that tops the list is, I am afraid to drive that far by myself. Seven hours without stopping, so for someone my age it would be more like 9 hours. Time to stop to eat, and numerous stops for potty breaks. Hey, when your old the coffee goes right through ya! I know my sister is waiting for an answer. I need some feed back friends. Anyone have any ideas how to get over a fear? I also planned on staying at a hotel to save work for my sister and also to give all of us some private space, but after seeing the price of hotels and considering the cost of high test gas, what I save at a hotel could go in my gas tank. So Barb, you will have to wash the sheets when I leave. :)

Nine hours one way, to be repeated three days later....I shiver at the thought. How come I would have done this 10 years ago without blinking an eye???

Anyone have any ideas other then calming drugs that would put me to sleep while driving? :)