Hey Kat, I got to read a bit of your thread this afternoon--so sorry about the surgery (yuck!!) and the ex (THAT must have stunk!!)

I have had tons of up and down moments--I now just can not STAND to be around my H. He is pretty decent, complains that I don't talk to him (I try not to--it's evident!) and now just pays bills and there is no ugly "discussion" any longer.

Tomorrow he works for three days THANK GOD!! I detest when he is here for days on end!

Meanwhile, things with the handyman remain interesting. I definitely have fun with that guy--I haven't seen him in a couple of weeks, and he goes to N.C. on Friday for 4-5 days so I am not holding my breath, even though he said he would have to see me...

I just throw it out there when he does call--I haven't ever played so much with anyone in my life--I tease him mercilessly, and really work him over. He tells me I am killing him.lol. Good!! I want him to feel pain when he leaves.lol.

I went up to my stepmom's on Sat with my sister and it was awful--she just made it so clear we were done and she was moving on. She gave us a copy of the will and it was 4 years old--yeah, she knew what she was doing. My dad started going down hill at that time and why was the will that was in place for the previous 19 years no good???

She gave my sister my dad's jewelry box and of course took out the "good stuff". But my sister found a watch that my stepmother didn't realize what it was--I can't remember either but it is super expensive but looks like nothing. She is going to give it to my S 15. That was nice.

I have had horses offered to me right and left to train--I have my choice of a gorgeous black tennessee walker to work with, or an arabian mustang cross. or my friend's quarter horse. I love to train, have the time so far, and now that I spend so much time away from home I think it may be right up my alley. Keep me from thinking too much, and give me something physical to do.

I have had a bit of a flirtation with another person in my neighborhood--a paso (horse) trainer. Have known him for years and he has always been decent. He is a bit older than me, but seems in good shape (rides 4-5 horses a day) He is recently divorced and was really nice about my dad dying. We'll see where that goes--I seem completely incapable of talking to a man without teasing and playing--it seems to be an OK thing though--and it sure is fun!!