I am watching the water rise in the rain gauge.
What are you doing?
Is that something like watching grass grow?
I (we) are taking our 4 year granddaughter to her first day of school today. She is still in preschool at the church. This will be her third year there. She went on Wednesday to meet her new teacher and to see her new classroom. She loves going to school even though it is only three days a week and three hours a day. She has spent the last two nights with us, one night because we were going to the beach and last night so she could be ready for school. As today is the local farmer's market, we may take her there tonight to ride the ponies and eat some good food and listen to some good music.
Larryj
Lets see, I finished cooking down 4 more quarts of tom sauce. Finished the paperwork for the CPR class from yesterday. I'm sorting through all the state fire prevention packs that Al and I will deliver to all the schools in our fire district next week for the fire prevention contest in Oct. Got called to schedule a local church preschool for me to do a fire safety presentation next month. I'll be going to the store soon for supplies for baked beans for a pot luck Barbecue on Sat. Have a get together with a high school friend on Sun.The weather here is wonderful!
I will be cleaning house, grocery shopping, and cooking today to prepare for Football Saturday. Friends will come to our home to watch the OSU/Georgia game in the afternoon followed by OU/BYU in the evening tomorrow. Football Fun!!!!!!
After reading Diane's post, I think I prefer watching the water rise in the rain gauge. Yes, it is like watching the grass grow, usually. Today we have had half an inch this morning and more on the way, according to the weather radar.
Larry, how fun, taking a child to school again and Patyrn, I will be watching football, just don't know which ones yet.
Tonight I'll be working on my brother's car replacing the engine so that I can work on my wife's car to replace... everything... so that I can finally start working on my car again, which is the exciting part. :laugh:
Cleaning my office. It's a pig sty!
(No offense to my swine friends.)
Packing, and shopping for gifts to bring to my extended family. :P
Enjoying the rain, I hope it washes away some of the ragweed pollen. This afternoon I plan to publish the booklet for Musical & Literary club, and then maybe a nap. But first to the post office to get my bills off for the month; it's hard to use the computer while sitting in the dark. ;D
I'm finishing up some paperwork, then will head out on the bicycle for awhile. I have to be in the office all day tomorrow and do the announcements at church Sunday. All the rest of the holiday will be biking, playing with dogs and catching a movie. Probably some cheeseburgers and pizza thrown in there as well.
Working on making the red-ring cinnamon pickles. Have three more steps in the process, then I can put them in the jars.
Need to go up to the market and buy some more sugar.
this morning I typed up the church bulletin and then printed it.
This after noon is all mine.
I am playing on the computer...................love the farms on facebook and since I can't physically plant and reap like I use to
this is a nice way of playing in the dirt without getting dirty, wet cold or well you farmers and ranchers know what I mean.
The rest of day will either be a nap on purpose (or I will finish a book and nod over it) and then get ready for my weekend.
This is the annual coed softball tournament and for the past 21 years I have either been playing or keeping score.
It didn't take but a couple of years for me to figure out that my ball playing days were over...........so the way I can participate is to keep score.
I must be down there for opening game at 8AM then we will see just how long my body can stay sitting and then walk when I get up.
If anyone wants to watch some great (and not so good) softball come to the ball field in Longton..........Unless we get rained out....it usually goes on no matter what.
I spent today working on updating the business infor for the booklet Chamber is planning to do.
Now I'm getting ready to go see our grandson in Manhattan tomorrow! Oh, and we're going to a ball game; a friend bought some kind of party pack and invited us... so after we've spoiled Aiden thoroughly, his other grandparents are coming to babysit so his folks can go to the Chapman school reunion and we can go to the ball game/party. Woo Hoo... who's playing? ??? I don't have a clue... K-State and someone I suppose ;D I'm playing with Aiden though; that's what's important! ;)
I'm spending the next week at Lake Tahoe. Here are some pictures of what I am looking at while here. I will try and post some of my pictures if I can get them digitized. Hope everyone has a great labor day.
That's what I remember... beautiful. Have a wonderful time.
Going CAS (cowboy action shooting ) at Chapman the next couple of mornings. Then watch the grandson for a while and take fire call the rest of the weekend. May get a little work done around the house and farm.
Shoot consistent Mongo... ;D
I'll be shooting next Sunday.. Hope I can get my rhythm down better and not try to hurry myself up and end up costing me....
Have to practice as much as I can. I'm going to be shooting in the Jersey Lilly in California in October..
( I'm kinda nervous about it) 8)
Been dove hunting alot the last few days. Having a huge cookout tonight with friends..
Me? Work, eat and sleep. Work, eat, and sleep.
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Ohhh boohoo......
Whatever!~~~ ::)
:-*
Stop. You will make people think you like me or something. :-*
Teresa ,Loaded to many misses this morning, but will to try to do better tomorrow. Them big shoots are a piece of cake. The only time I was a little nervous was I got put on a posse with Evil Roy but he is a very nice guy. Been to Okla City, Cheyenne and Grand Island, Going to Wichita ,Topeka state shoot at Garnett(Parker) then to Barnson. See ya down the trail some day. Mongo
Mongo, you've got to understand that Teresa saves the full load for the forum.
When she fires on this course ... the girl never misses her target.
Of course, she has lots of us applauding her. A peanut gallery always helps a shooter, you know.
Rudy, I take your newapaper and read it front to back, Great paper. I was born and raised in Howard and went to school with Teresa and never would of dreamed I would of stumbled into her in the sport of cowboy action shooting many years later. Keep Them words and thoughts coming in the paper. Mongo
Teresa's excitement over shooting has made me into a wanta-be shooter. I wish Flint Oak was a bit closer to my home ... it takes about 1 1/2 hours to get there. I'd join in an instant if it were just a little more practical to make the drive, and also to enjoy their wonderful dining room.
ahhhh their food.. ( my mouth is watering as I type) it is wonderful!
After Wednesday nite sporting clays is over we go up and eat and have a few drinks. This last week Nick Miller and I had the most mouth watering fork tender huge chicken fry with white gravy.. garlic mashed potatoes .. steamed buttered broccoli and cottage cheese.
Mark had the biggest southwest chicken salad I've ever seen.
Zack Mast had a platter of fried Pheasant strips .
Derek had the this big huge full double chicken breast stuffed and smothered in crab and lobster with a sauce that was awesome.
Danny had blackened salmon..with a dill sauce..
Getting to shoot and then getting to eat is just about as close to heaven as I can imagine.. LOL
Contemplating another day at the beach. Here is SoCal, it seems that when school starts, fall has fell, and you must crowd in as much time at the beach as you can while the beach is wonderful. However, we tend to do things as a "spur of the moment" kind of thing, so we may not go if something else looks more appealing like spending time with family. One deterrent to the beach will be the holiday weekend crowds, but that is not a big deterrent.
Larryj
My excitement for the day was totally unexpected. We were looking forward to a great brunch of zuchinni pancakes after todays church service. However, midway through the service a black cloud of smoke starting coming up from down stairs. It is amazing how fast it starting filling up the church. Everyone got out okay. The ones in the basement had soot on them. The fire trucks were there in record time and we didn't even have to use water thank goodness. It started in one of the old ovens in the kitchen. While there is a lot of soot in parts of the church, no water damage, no one hurt. Very thankful.
We went out to lunch with another couple and stopped by her mom's nursing home to reprogram her TV remote. Nothing as exciting as Roma Jean's adventure. Glad nobody got hurt!
Rephrasing "not a big deterrent"-----------------We opted to go to the beach. NOW, my wife has lived in Southern California for 55 years and I have lived here for 44 years. SO, we are veterans, old timers, call it what you will, that alone lets us know that trying to go to the beach on a holiday weekend is a big mistake and a stupid one for those of us that are veterans, old timers, etc.
If you are to go to the beach on a holiday weekend, you must start before sunrise in order to get a parking space. Getting a spot on the beach itself is not hard. As it happened, we left after noon and stopped at a local chicken take-out and got some lunch and headed for the beach. We cruised along the beach that we enjoy the most and noticed it was crowded, but I did see some parking places. Upon arriving at the entrance gate, the entrance was coned off and a young man told us the parking was full and that we were blocking traffic. We pointed out to him that parking was indeed available and the traffic behind us were those who saw all the empty parking places and wanted in. He became indignant and shooed us away. We drove on through the next two beach cities and found it was the same everywhere. We then turned around and went back to the other side of our favorite beach and wound up in a supermarket parking lot overlooking a marina eating our chicken like at a tail gate party. Fortunately, the market housed a Starbucks and we were able to have a coffee after our very late lunch. Laughing at ourselves for making such a stupid decision and violating the rules of visiting beaches on a holiday weekend, we drove home.
Tomorrow is another day and I will look forward to it as always.
Larryj
I am watching the water rise in the rain gauge again today. We have had almost two inches of rain this morning. I am also watching my private river approach overflowing.
Again? We do have rain on the way and right now we could use some. Al stripped the rest of the good toms for the season, so I'll do something with them. I'm making peach cobbler for us and several neighbors. I may make some fresh salsa. Later I'll go to the fire house and clean out the fire prevention brochure closet and make up the smoke detector and battery order for Nov.1
I'm late posting - I've had a couple of fun days.
Sunday, Jim and I went to the New Albany United Methodist Church and listened to Susan Galvan. They had a singing service and it was a great time. Then we took off for Newton, to help daughter Janet celebrate her birthday. Lots of road time (we officially became Labor Day travelers), but it was a good trip.
Monday, we had family here, trying to fix a broken axle. The day included an emergency run to Wichita for parts, but everything turned out okay. I loved having people here and cooked for them: beer bread, focaccia, brownies and baked macaroni and cheese.
Today, like Wilma, I'm listening to the rain. The sump pump in the basement has already started and will keep running after the rains. Then it's back to school and work. We also plan on going to the "Meet and Greet" tonight for our new town police officer.
Debbie, the meet-n-greet is next Tuesday (the 15th). Hope you'll still attend!
Two doctor's appointments today. One with the Pulmonologist to follow up on a previous appointment and one with Oncologist to review my monthly blood tests and get that ever so wonderful monthly injection in the glutemus maximus to keep from relapsing from the colon cancer from last year. The shot itself is okay, but the tenderness part on sitting for the rest of the day is not cool! :D
Larryj
I have really been busy. There is now 2 1/2 inches in the gauge, quickly approaching 3. The river has overflowed, gone down and might overflow again, as it is pouring again.
I am using the rain as an excuse NOT TO DO ANYTHING.
Computer and I are taking our time this AM and this afternoon will take care of itself.
I had planned on going to Indy and doing my monthly shopping. But, with the water raising
and their roads having a habit of overflowing, I will just stay home.
I do have a couple of books I may open. (well one at a time!)
No, I don't know how much rain as I can't see my guage from this window, would need to go out and I don't
want to get wet........It will wait.
Have a nice slow day people............God bless you.
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Not real exciting, but watching it rain... and watching my basement leak! It just started this weekend; first time that's happened. I thought a house built like this would not leak, but maybe with all the dry weather earlier in the summer and then all the rain, it found a way in. Luckily, we only have concrete floors in the basement, and it's only leaking in a small spot. One of my rugs got wet on Saturday, but the dehumidifier took it all out pretty quickly. Nothing ruined except a couple of empty cardboard boxes (they needed to be thrown out anyway). Also, luckily, it seems to be along the floor and not coming down the walls or anything, so as long as we get it dried up, it's not going to ruin anything.
I've had to switch to my broadband internet card, as the rain keeps making my satellite go out (plus the eletricity has been blinking enough to make it have to reset each time). And work is pretty slow today, too.
Over the weekend, we finished cleaning out all the office stuff from the nursery. Yea! Our new office downstairs is pretty crowded, but we'll make it do. I've taken over the couch for my office lately anyway (to be able to put my feet up), and we typically don't use the office both at the same time, either. My mom made me the crib bumper pad, so I'll have to post some pictures sometime.
Lots of lightning out still, so everyone be careful!
We need a baby report.
Wah! Wah! Wah!
Boom!!
;D
;D ;D ;D ;D
I got the crying, but what was the "boom"? Was that me falling out of bed, or was that me kicking Chuck out of bed?
None of either... yet. Still 6 weeks to go.
Here's a pict of one of the embroidery farm animals on the bumper pad.
A "report" as in bang!.... ;D cute embroidery.
You all should be SO Jealous! We're in Sprinfield, IL at the Hilton for the Brewery Collectors Club of America CANvention! What fun!
And the SUN is SHINING here. Be very jealous!
well, I'll be, Joanna. I didn't know that you and Marty collected Breweries. Where do you keep them?
Quote from: Mom70x7 on September 08, 2009, 08:43:01 AM
....... We also plan on going to the "Meet and Greet" tonight for our new town police officer.
according to the calendar of events, this is next week.
Quote from: flo on September 09, 2009, 03:27:23 PM
well, I'll be, Joanna. I didn't know that you and Marty collected Breweries. Where do you keep them?
In my back pocket... ;) Actually the B in BCCA is Breweriana, so I did type it wrong. ;D
QuoteMeet and Greet . . . according to the calendar of events, this is next week.
It is - we didn't go last night. ::)
But we're planning on it for next week! ;D :D :D
It is a nice Saturday morning here in SoCal. We will be attending a meeting this morning for those who have celiac disease. This is a group of people who bring gluten free plates and talk about where to shop and how to read labels on foods. Today, there will be a guest speaker from a bakery whose wife found out she had CD and they began baking some GF desserts. My wife put together a Rice and Taco casserole last night. I had some for dinner and it was great. This afternoon, my wife and daughter will take our 1-year-old granddaughter for her first official haircut.
Busy day.
Whoops! sorry, GF means gluten free.
Larryj
I have had a great day. Started on the computer as usual.............then the dogs thought MOM ought to walk them, so I did.
Came home and I had planned on doing it anyway, but since this was a coolish morning decided to get the flowers I am bringing in in their winter pots and spent most of the forenoon and early afternoon, just working (playing) in the yard.......but in mine and the neighbors.
A rose bush has been begging for a pruning and since no one lived in that unit, I took it upon myself to do it. (YES, with the managers blessing) and following all that physical exercise, a nap was a must.
Now I am getting ready to go to the monthly card party here at the Senior Center and altho I am a little on the tired side,. OK, spring and fall are my times to get down and dirty and then moan and groan for weeks until the work is done.
Coming soon will be my closet and kitchen cupboards, but not til I have to stay in., I feel pretty good. That is a Praise The Lord.
It has been a super day. Not too hot, not too cold. My arthuritis and my fibro are just resting today........I know tomorrow they will remind me about how much I did today.
But, one can only stay still so long and then we play catchup.
Have a great weekend people........Tomorrow is the LORD's Day and we all need to take time to really listen to the Good News.
Hugs, God bless
ME
We loaded the car up this morning at 7:00am and headed to Lawrence, KS for the KU football game. We met our group of about 25 to 30 people to tailgate with, have breakfast and after the game to have supper. KU beat Duke 44-16 ;D Great game, great people and a wonderful sunny day. If course KU winning was worth it all. 8)
ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK!!!!!!! ;D
I'm going to Bartlesville Casino to the Outdoor concert of Merle Haggard and I just 'might" drop some coins in some slots.. 8)
;D ;D ;D
Have fun. Today for excitement, I baked a spagetti squash my sister gave me from her garden. Was delicious. I need to get out more. Now making browniers. Wow.
Brownies aren't good enough for the Ole Granny. She has to make 'browniers'. ;D
I was going to ask if they were darker in color, but I lost my nerve.
Does anyone have a recipe for browniests?
Mowed for three straight hours and it is so green, so lush, so awesome...and it it Sept. 20th Moline, Kansas. Doesn't get any better than this. It is fun just to go outside and see how truly beautiful the prairie land is. The morning sunrises and the evening sunsets are just too beautiful for words!. :)
I got to watch the finals of the Reno Air Show via internet...The Blue Angels were performing...The awesome power of mechanized flight...What more can you ask for? The 21st century ROCKS.
Quote from: flintauqua on September 20, 2009, 04:27:50 PM
Brownies aren't good enough for the Ole Granny. She has to make 'browniers'. ;D
Well, they were chocolate........... :laugh: :laugh:
If it is chocolate, it can't be bad! ;)
Thank you --very tasty. Having one now.
Quote from: larryJ on September 19, 2009, 08:21:01 AM
Whoops! sorry, GF means gluten free.
Larryj
Sorry, I'm a little late to the party on this one. I wanted to make a comment to Larry about gluten free. That is becoming quite a popular diet. Not just as in dieting, but types of foods you can buy or prepare. A lot of restaurants even have a gluten free menu (you just have to ask). Even the likes of Italian restaurants like Johnny Carinos. There is a lady I work with who does this type of food as a diet, and she says it also helps her allergies. I think the last time I went into Dillons (Kroger brand grocery store) in Andover, I noticed they had a whole section on gluten free foods (breads, pastas, etc).
Good morning, Tobina. I will comment on your comment.
Some hear the word "diet" and think of eating habits to lose weight. A gluten free diet is not so much as a way to lose weight, although some people do while on this regimen. I have actually gained back some 25 pounds since following a gluten free diet. When I was diagnosed with celiac disease, I had lost too much weight and was anemic. Having celiac disease means that the villi in the intestines do not catch the nutrients released from the stomach and therefore the nutrients are lost without being absorbed into the body. Wheat, barley, and rye glutens are the worse things a celiac can eat and allows the villi to lay flat and not absorb food. Celiac disease can cause a whole lot of other problems. It has been associated with colon cancer which I have had an operation for - it can cause anemia, which I had and is now under control - there are some who believe that there is a connection between celiac disease and autism although this has not been proven.
This is not a "flavor of the month" thing. We are only hearing more about it now because Doctors were really not aware of what it was. People who have intestinal problems such as a lot of diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal cramps, etc. probably have celiac disease. I had a seizure in January this year and went into the hospital. It turns out that while testing me for various things, they found I had celiac disease. Celiac disease can lie dormant in the body for years and is triggered by a trauma event such as a seizure, or stroke, or heart attack, or even a major injury which might cause shock to the system. I had a seizure eleven years ago which was never really diagnosed, but probably triggered the celiac. I lost weight and became anemic and later became malnourished although I ate a healthy diet. When I was diagnosed, 1 in 133 were believed to have celiac disease. Lately, the number has changed to 1 in 100. 1 in 4 people who have celiac disease don't know they have. it. A blood test can determine if you have it and better yet is the endoscopy where they put a camera down your throat and look at the small intestine.
Following a gluten free was tough at first. We had to read everything we could on what to eat and what to shop for at the store. There is a wealth of information on the web and I go to a monthly meeting (kinda like AA) where others who have the disease exchange recipes and information about what stores are now selling gluten free products. (Hey, Betty Crocker is selling gluten free cake mixes at the store now). In fact, last Saturday was the meeting and my wife made a Rice and Taco casserole which went over real big. You have to be aware of what you can eat when you go out. Some fast food places offer gluten free meals, but you have to ask for it. A lot of times you are going to eat a salad with no dressing or bring your own dressing and no croutons or bring your own. Sandwiches have to be made with rice bread or any kind of grain that does not have gluten. At first, my wife was going nuts trying to figure out what was for dinner. We now have a bread machine,, but have yet to use it. Some things can remain favorites such as our In-n-out burgers which will make a protein burger which is the burger wrapped in lettuce and no bread. We have even brought our own buns to them and they will make the burger for you. Fresh meats, not deli or wrapped, all the fruits and veggies you can eat and any snacks or crackers made without wheat flour is good.
So, once you get it down as to how to live gluten free and understand that will be you life style for the rest of your life, it is easy.
I could go on more about this, but I have rambled on too long. One more thing - going on a gluten free diet is good even if you don't have celiac disease. It is a very healthy way of living and like I said I have gained my weight back and am not anemic anymore and I am not as tired as I used to be all the time.
Larryj
I have been meaning to outline what we did for the weekend but it was so busy I couldn't remember everything, Myrna had been mapping this weekend out for quite sometime.. On Saturdays we normally go to the Farmers Market but this Saturday we skipped the Farmer's Market and drove to Dewey to check out the Arts and Crafts boothes set up for Dewey Western Days and the Tom Mix celebration, then we drove back to Bartlesville to take in the Indian Pow-Wow Dancing and all of the Indian Arts and Crafts Boothes, nearly all of the Boothes were Native Americans from New Mexico, Arizona, Texas and Oklahoma. There was some awesome Indian Jewelery and crafts for sale. There were several Indian Nations that participated in the Indian Powwow. Then we took in the Classic Car Show in Bartlesville, there were some really neat entries on display. Then back to Dewey for the Parade and to watch the Longhorn drive. After the parade Rodney Lay and the Wild Wild West Band played some great Music for 2 hours. On Sunday we went the Merle Haggard Concert and it was absolutely great, Merle still does a super job of entertaining.
Saturday, Angie and I had her father with us, he and Angie's sister from NE Missouri had made a suprise visit on Angie's other sister that lives here. So we decided to go to Muskogee. First stop was the Native American art museum on the campus of Bacone College.
Then lunch. We had bbq at Mayhlons (Which we chose because my middle name is Mahlon) It was OK, but not in my top five (which includes Dinks in Bartlesville). Then we went to the Three Rivers Museum, which is the area historical museum in the restored Midland Valley Railroad depot.
As I was saving what I thought would be the best for last, we then proceeded to the Five Civilized Tribes Museum on Agency Hill. Having checked their Saturday hours of 10-5 online, and arriving at 2:30, thought we would have plenty of time. Wrong! They were closed, with a sign on the door stating their hours are now 10-2 on Saturday. :o This was the fourth time Angie and I have driven up to Agency Hill, and the museum has somehow been closed all four times. >:(
Short rant. Why do places that supposedly exist for tourists to experience, never have hours that are convenient to tourists. Especially with the economy the way it is, more and more people are just doing things on day trips, or at best a weekend outing. So why be open only 10-2 on Saturday, and not at all on Sunday. Apparently working class stiffs aren't supposed to partake! :P
Anyway, we then drove through the city park, Honor Heights, which is an amazingly landscaped nature and basic recreation park, a must see. Then it seemed to be time for ice cream, which we have determined you can not find in Muskogee outside of Braums or Sonic. So we decided it was time for steak. Okie's Steakhouse, IMHO, ranks right up there with Hereford House or the Golden Ox in KC and the steakhouse at the stockyard in OKC, though in a much less 'stuffy' way. :-X
Sounds like everyone had a fun weekend full of travels! This weekend was actually travel-free for us (for once)! I guess I must be starting to "nest" and did a lot of cleaning. Well, "a lot" actually means, 1 hour cleaning, 1 hour napping, 1 hour eating... repeat... ;D
We also went to the Demo Derby in Moline, and that was fun.
Larry; thanks for that information. I didn't know that much about celiac disease and how gluten affects it. Like I said before, the gal I work with from CO does the gluten-free diet/lifestyle and she lost a bunch of weight on it, along with really managing her allergies and constant sicknesses. It's good to know that more restaurants are following along with different diets and putting food on their menus.
Charles, we agree that Dinks is very good, we had dinner with some family at Dink's before going to the Merle Haggard Concert Sunday evening. Dinks Onion Straws are my favorite.
Frank
Did the Saturday part of the MS 150 bike ride from Clever, MO to Joplin, MO. What a beautiful day and ride. Got rained on some for about an hour, but nothing major. Took the Bus back home that night and regrouped yesterday. We ride the back roads and I thought so much about my Kansas roots. It was wonderful to get out of town and see the cattle, barns, silo's, fields and meadows that remind me of my Kansas childhood.
Roma, you reminded me of a trip my son and I made to Kansas. Returning home, I opted to drive US 36 instead of the interstate. I wanted my son to see what life was like before interstates. Unfortunately, he slept through most of it and wasn't too thrilled about driving on a two lane highway when the interstate was right over there. Sadly, he wasn't impressed.
Years later, he bought me the book "Blue Highways" so I guess he must have been impressed a little.
Larryj
Back to subject------Today, we would normally have our 4 year old granddaughter as this is a school day for her. But, daddy stayed home from work today and took her to school. However, she enjoys playing with the neighbors kids and came by for that so she and I are sitting around for a while.
Larryj
Friday is a school day for the granddaughter and she likes to sleep over on Thursday night. Mommy likes it too, so she won't have to make the side trip to our house on the way to work.
So she went to school and had a good time. In the afternoon, we took her to a park which has a really nice play area padded with cork squares so if you fall, it won't hurt so bad. There is also an area with water geysers and water cannons and buckets that dump water from about 10 feet up. She absolutlely loves that. And she got an ice cream from one of the ice cream vendors. And, of course, when it was time to go, she didn't want to go.
Just another good day.
Larryj
We just got home from The Oak Ridge Boys concert! What a show they put on!!!! They are very high energy guys. One of the best concerts we have seen! Of course, we like their music very much, and they have some great new material as well. It was a sold out concert!
Myrna
We've enjoyed the Oak Ridge Boys - they've come to Neewollah (Independence) a couple of times. You're right - they put on a good show.
Some performers are great on the radio and/or tv but not so hot in person. The Oak Ridge Boys are even better in person than on air.
When our son and daughter-in-law left last April for their round the world tour, we agreed to store his car in our driveway. We try to drive it occasionally to keep it lubed and the battery charged. There have been some problems getting it started that were fixed and when it came time to renew the registration, it wouldn't pass the smog test, so that had to be fixed. Now, and we will do this today, it needs some tires on the front. Not just any tires, but the kind he likes that are only available from the guy he likes. Other than that, we will be indoors as the temp will be near 100 degrees today.
Larryj
I don't call it excitement but gonna make a bunch of Elderberry jelly today. Maybe Sarge will quit whinning about needing some. Wrong !! Then he will whine about useing the berries for jelly instead of making wine.
They are having a "Rescues and Runways" event at Emporia's "mall" so were are doing a pony ride fundraiser so I have to go walk around in circles leading a horse all afternoon. Not exactly excitement ::)
Taking my Nexium. eating some whole wheat toast and heading to the Chili Cook-Off in Wichita Old Town. Son-in-law is a Wagonmaster for the River Festival spthey are contestants. Always a good time for the grandkids.
Well, today I am staying indoors due to sinus allergies, a stuffy head and sore throat, but last Sunday I attend the first birthday party for my great-granddaughter, Madison. I took that picture that Cheyenne is using below her name. She is definately a sweetie. ;) :angel:
Chores...Lots of chores...Kind of depressing on a sunny Saturday afternoon!:-(
Spent the morning up town at the festival -- enjoyed the great parade and the chili cook off. saw a lot of friends and made some new acquaintances. I MET RUDY TAYLOR !!!! Yeaaaa.
Bought some really good cherry tarts from the Baptist church ladies, helped fold some ticket stubs for the Auxiliary quilt drawing, walked in the cake walk -- stopped in at the Wellness Center. WOW is what I have to say about that. What a great addition to our community.
It has been a great Saturday and we will go back up for the drawings at 6.
ooohh - missed the wellness center! :(
Went to the dedication at Jackson Park - met Waldo! :D
Played the piano, etc. for a wedding - yes, I cry at weddings :'( - gotta go back and get ready for church tomorrow.
Waiting for family to come home tonight.
Beautiful weather day - lots of people out and about. It's a good time to be in Howard, Kansas.
Amazing how your plans don't always work out. We wound up enjoying our two granddaughters while mommy and daddy packed for the big move to their new house next month. AND, my two in-laws, wife's brother and sister, made their weekly visit to eat food and use the computer, etc. Tomorrow I am hoping for some peace and quiet. LOL.
Larryj
I hope the new house isn't too far away.
Nope, about the same distance (4 miles) just in a different direction.
No peace and quiet today. My sister-in-law will be with us for a while and we had to clean a spot in the garage for her things.
Larryj
Well Larry, you are blessed with family! I remember when I was a very young woman, my Brother-In-Law taought me to play cribbage. I loved it, but didn't have an opportunity to play again. Now I haven't the vaguest notion as to how it is played! :D
It might be fun to relearn the game.
I used to like to play cribbage, learned from my parents and then learned again from my late husband. Haven't played since he got sick and can't remember but it was easy to relearn. I have a board that my Uncle made from Walnut wood from the property my grandparents bought from my grandfathers uncle. He had planted the trees around 1900.
My very good friend ( since 1950 ) and I went to New York City on the Amtrack in 1989, to visit her son. On the way she taught me to play cribbage. What a wonderful game for 2 people. I have played very little since, but received a board for Christmas one year. I would love to re-learn the game, and hopefully one of these days I will. I love all card games and board games.
Well Jo, I don't particularly like all card games; had some bad experiences with an abusive ex over pinocle of all things! But I do like pitch, spades, gin, and rummy. I play online solitaire a lot. I would like to learn to play the real version of Mah-jong, not just the online matchup games. I get tired of board games real fast, but there is a lot of fun to be had with Jitterbug and Monopoly if not carried on too long.
When I married into the McDonald family -- the card game that was ALWAYS played was 500. That took me a while to really get the play just right, and it is a GREAT game that requires skill to win. Then we learned bridge and then double deck pinochle -- Just as I said, I love ALL card games, but my VERY favorite is Bridge.
I could play that game every day. I do play on line with other players. I play hearts, and spades with the robots, but that is definitely NOT my favorite. Give me REAL partners, and I am one happy person. Fred likes 500 - pitch - spades and pinochle.
Sorry, I hate to be negative, as it only happens rarely. Having my sister-in-law here is not exactly a wonderful thing if you get my drift. Suffice to say, my wife is doing her a tremendous favor as they do not "live together" well. But, family is family and you gotta do what ya gotta do. She probably will not be here long as she would rather live on her own which is just not possible for her right now. My family (wife, children, grandchildren) are truly a blessing.
As for games, I have online solitaire which I play daily. I have an online video poker game I play occasionally. We have always played rummy cubes, yahtzee, monopoly, Uno, Skip Bo and scrabble. Probably others that I can't think of right now. I am currently teaching the 4 year old to play uno and she loves it. And, it helps her to remember her numbers. Tricky papa!!
Larryj
Be sure to teach her books! A great precursor to all the rummy games, and one a very young player can grasp. I remember my grandma playing with me, and if I got out of hand, she would thump me with her thimble. She kept this in her apron pocket for all emergencies! :D :D
She likes books and we have always read to her and now show her the words and tell her how to spell them and pronounce them. Just this last summer, I let her get on the desktop computer and play interactive games, just to get her accustomed to how to use a mouse and do simple commands.
Larryj
LOL! Larry, I meant the card game Books! :D
Maybe he doesn't know about the card game. I don't remember playing it. We had the children's card games, Old Maid, Authors and we were allowed to play solitaire, but not poker or anything that looked like gambling. Needless to say, I did learn to play Poker and Pitch after I was married, but that was about all. I prefer Scrabble, which I do on the computer, a good friend having sent me a site. I have never played the real Scrabble, but would like to try some time. Books, the ones you read are still my favorite.
Nope, never heard of the game, Books. It was early when I read your post and hadn't had my second cup yet. Having never heard of the game, Books, I just thought you meant teaching how to read books. However, I will look it up and see how to play. Maybe it is something she will like.
Larryj
Both of our girls liked gin rummy and Sherri was a WHIZ at concentration when she was only 3 years old. We could not beat that child at that game, no matter how hard we tried, and we DID TRY. I taught the grand kids gin and progressive rummy and had to use all my wits to keep ahead of them. Mama taught us blind pitch -- that is a fun game for little ones, but is a little more complicated than the ones like Old Maid - Crazy Eight - Rummy slap Jack.
You sound like a Super-Duper Grandpa, Larry!!
Ah Shucks :-[ ;D
Nah, my grandfathers were both gone by the time I reached 4. There were my brothers, both way older than me and gone off to the military or college or marriage by the time I was 12. I decided that my children would have whatever I could give them and when my daughter blessed us with our first grandchild, my wife and I devoted ourselves to her just like we did with our kids. And now, we have the second one. The other grandmother gets her on a daily basis as we can't really keep up with her, so we only see her on weekends or when they come to pick up the other one. Being retired I have always taken care of the oldest one two or three days a week.
I give it my best just like any other grandparent on this forum. Must be the Kansas connection. My Grandmother Andrews was a great person in my life even though I only got to see her in the summers. What she taught me------------oh, that's on another thread somewhere!
Larryj
Oh yes. we played Books alot when I was little.
Thank goodness GG, I was beginning to doubt my memory! If I remember correctly Books is played like Authors, only you use the numbers instead of pictures? Wow! I used to love slapjack except when it was my turn to deal. My older sister really had a 'slap', and she didn't care if it was aimed on the Jack! LOL! She got a lot of satisfaction from those misaimed slaps, and I am certain that I deserved every one of them! :D
Both my older sisters seemed to play with that same slap. :D :D :D
Mayhap they went to the same schools? :o
I am the luckiest little sister in the world. My big sister is kind and gentle and would never dream of using a game for an ungentle slap and today is her birthday. Telling her age would be giving mine away and besides she won't be reading this, so what would be the point.
Wilma, you were probably a lot better little sister than I was. I know I just drove my big sister crazy; I wish she were here so I could tell her that. She and her husband were lost in an automobile accident coming to my house for Thanksgiving some years back. I miss her still. :'(
I'm still a good little sister, a my older sisters don't hit me anymore. ;D ;D
Unfortunately, I was never blessed with a sister, just two brothers who didn't slap, just slugged.
We took the 4 month old Pomchi, RAMBO, to the vet today for a checkup and a shot. He is in perfect health, thank you very much. And, we finally managed to get our son's car down to the tire store and new tires put on the front. We had been putting that off for a while. We have enjoyed our afternoon international coffee and have talked to our son who is currently in Paris, France.
All is well with our world today. :)
Larryj
Ah, Paris....I'm very jealous.
Quote from: larryJ on September 29, 2009, 07:26:25 PM
Unfortunately, I was never blessed with a sister, just two brothers who didn't slap, just slugged.
We took the 4 month old Pomchi, RAMBO, to the vet today for a checkup and a shot. He is in perfect health, thank you very much. And, we finally managed to get our son's car down to the tire store and new tires put on the front. We had been putting that off for a while. We have enjoyed our afternoon international coffee and have talked to our son who is currently in Paris, France.
All is well with our world today. :)
Larryj
Larry.... When they get tired of the museams, tell him to checkout Pigalle while there... he and his wife should get a kick out of the area. They should come away with at least six months of stories to tell friends back home. Tell 'em to stay in the lighted areas.
Thanks, Warph, I will pass it along although I am sure that they are aware of the area. And, knowing them they are not the type to go there, but who knows for sure. Anyway, I will pass it along.
Larryj
Today we get our 4 year old granddaughter as it is a school day for her. Ya just never know what is going to be the plan on these kind of days, but the wife has an appointment, so it is just me and the kid. Maybe after lunch go to the park for a while. Anyway, just some quality time for us both.
Larryj
We got a new puppy last night so today we are just playing with her. She is a 7 week old Mini Schnauzer that we named Tehya
Cheyenne, you are so lucky to have a Schnauzer. We have had two and they are the greatest. They have a dry mouth, and do not shed. You can not ask for a smarter dog. I have told my husband if he goes before I do, I am replaceing him with a Mini Schanuzer.
Treat her with respect and love and she will protect your family with all of her heart.
Jane 8)
I have wanted one forever for those reasons. However they are soooo expenspensive ($300-$500). Tehya was cheap because her mother died of a heart attack when she was only a week old and before they got her registration papers sent in but they don't really matter to me, not like I have time to show her and I really don't need a bunch of puppies. She has already bonded with everybody and everybody has fallen in love with her.
Cute photo!
I know that all of us read various posts and form a response in our minds before we start typing. Yesterday, on the way home from a busy day, I was trying to decide how to post to this thread and came up with this.
Well, eat your hearts out------------no, this is what is like in SoCal, no, my wife and I did this today-----------
I settled on "eat your hearts out"-----What does that mean? I'll have to research that one.
Anyway, eat your hearts out-----We were invited to a friend of a friend's birthday party for a five year old. We were to bring our 4 year old granddaughter as they have played together a few times and really enjoy each other's company.
This friend is Cambodian and has lived here most of his adult life. He and his wife have seven children ranging in age from the five year old up to a 20 year old daughter. This friend owns a jewelry store in the Chinatown section north of downtown Los Angeles. He does very well. In fact, he owns two houses, one in Diamond Bar not far from us, and one in Pacific Palisades, not far from Malibu overlooking the ocean. The party was in Pacific Palisades.
Upon arriving, we learned that those in attendance included the four younger children, one teenager, the grandmother and the live-in nanny/maid. My brother-in-law who instigated the birthday party was making cupcakes for the 5 year old to take to school for her birthday and had the others helping. My wife also helped. It took ALL DAY!!! Our friend and his wife and oldest son arrived home in the evening and dinner was served. During all this, I sat and watched, went outside to view the ocean and went back in and sat some more. With the exception of watching the whole process and enjoying the kids running around, it was probably the most boring day I have ever had in my entire life. The Grandmother at one point went into a room and took a nap, the nanny/maid never stopping cleaning or looking after the kids and I never have sat in one place that long anytime in my life.
Today is school day and I am now on my way to pick up my granddaughter.
Everyone have a nice day.
Larryj
You didn't help frost cupcakes? :D
You know what they say about too many cooks?
Too many cooks sample the food while fixing it and therefore none is left.
Oh wait! Too many cooks spoil the broth.
I wasn't asked and didn't feel the need to volunteer. Never volunteer for anything, right Sarge, Jarhead?
Larryj
Typical male! ;D
Larry, Sometime volunteering can be funny. Ol Sarge knew he was gonna get drafterd so instead of going in the Army and being stuck in the jungles, he volunteered for the Air Force. Yep that was a wise move---until the Air Force made him a Sentry Dog Handler so him and Shep could go out in the jungle and walk around the base of Cam Rahn Bay everynight---all by themselves !! That's what I call KARMA. Wish I had been there at the same time---I would have put the sneak on ol Sarge and scared the crap out of him.
Sorry, Diane, no male bashing. That was and is an old Army adage. Never volunteer for anything.
Jarhead, that would been a hoot! But, he might have shot you!
When I got drafted, they asked me if a had a preference for the type of job I would like. I said I would like to be a clerk typist or something similar having some college education and good typing skills. At the end of basic training, I found that I was to be a medic. I went through the medic training and was shipped to Korea---------------------where the personnel sergeant was incensed that the higher ups would send him a medic when he needed a clerk typist. So the first four months I was there. I was a clerk typist before one the medics rotated home and I took his place.
Larryj
Quote from: Jane on October 04, 2009, 12:05:07 PM
Cheyenne, you are so lucky to have a Schnauzer. We have had two and they are the greatest. They have a dry mouth, and do not shed. You can not ask for a smarter dog. I have told my husband if he goes before I do, I am replaceing him with a Mini Schanuzer.
Treat her with respect and love and she will protect your family with all of her heart.
Jane 8)
I have two mini schnauzers right now, joe and londo. Gkar was a mini schnauzer that looks like joe does but i had to put him to sleep last year :( he was 12 years old. I lost another one in 2003 to cancer his name was odo.
Right now i wish i could find a mini registered female for Londo. He's akc registered and i would love to get a pup or two out of him.
Larry, Al did tell me about the volunteering thing. If you were an Army Medic, I have the utmost respect for you. The medics coming home from Viet Nam, with all that training and experience, became the backbone of our nationwide paramedic program as we have it today.
It was a wonderful 47 degrees when I left Grove, Oklahoma this morning. A little misty rain part of the way and was overcast all day. When I got to Houston tonight it was almost dark and still in the 70's with humidity. Wish I could have turned around and went back.
Had a wonderful weekend in Bentonville, AR and Grove, OK.
Larry, my hats off to you. Lady Di used the words I was gonna say. I too have the utmost respect for medics and my beloved Corpsmen. I knew about the never volunteer thing but I was grunt and right away "made" an ammo humper for a M-60 machine gun team. One patrol as an ammo humper and "worked my way up" to being the a-gunner. When we sit in for the night every platoon sent out 3 men to go down the trail 50-100 meters to be an LP (listening post---- an early warning system if some one comes diddy bopping up the trail ) I hated LP but all FNG's pull more than there share of LP's. Within days of becoming an a-gunner they wanted a volunteer to carry a PRC-25 radio. No one wanted to be a radioman. It weighed 26 lbs not to mention an antenna that made a good target--BUT-------------then I found out a radioman doesn't go on LP !!! I loved being a radioman the rest of my time in Nam---so what that I had a motive for volunteering . :)
One of the things about being a medic was that part of the job was inspecting mess halls to insure they were up to snuff. Another good thing about being a medic was that the people in your unit were dependent on you. Therefore, medics didn't get KP duty, medics didn't get guard duty, and medics didn't have to be up at reveille to stand in formation. At least, not in any of the units I was assigned to.
The comedian Bill Cosby had a bit about being made a medic in the Army. Part of it was: "Does anybody want to buy a helmet with a red cross on it?" And, somebody calls out, "Medic!" And he says, "What you want?" It was/is a funny bit.
I didn't go to Vietnam. My overseas duty was in a missile battery in Korea. I generally treated small injuries and snake bites, gave shots and inspected mess halls. We were only a few miles from the DMZ, but there was never any problems in the sector. And, when we went on Bivouac, the biggest tent was the medical tent and the warmest tent.
My hat is off to the guys that went to 'Nam. I don't know if I could have done my job there.
Larryj
Not exactly exciting but relaxing........listenin to my wolves howl back and forth :)
I'm subbing in Science class...
Bueller... Bueller... ;)
I did that, too. Took all day.
I took the granddaughter to school. I watched on my laptop the show from PBS about the Chandlers and LA that I totally forgot to watch Monday. At least I was able to see it on the computer. I started picking up the house and cleaning in anticipation of a visit from my nephew and his family. I fixed (with my wife's help) some GF brownies which almost went up in smoke. We decided we don't do baking. I went back to vaccuming and sweeping until a phone call from the nephew told me they could not be here until tomorrow. GOOD!! It's nap time.
Slappy called, Warph, and said you were a deadbeat and not doing nothing. He wanted me to tell you to go buy him a beer.
Larryj
Nephew lied. Showed up late last night. Thought about flattening a tire on his fifth wheel. Realized that might make him stay longer. Granddaughter spent the night so she could play with her cousin all day today. Made coffee, gonna go do breakfast when they get up. Life is beautiful!!!!!
Larryj
I'm still doing fire prevention stuff. I'm off to a preschool in a few minutes. We have so much going on it takes all of Oct. and part of Nov. to get it all done. And that's just the schools in our fire district! ( about 26 sq.miles and more than 80,000 residents.)
I watched the water rising in the rain gauge again this morning. Two and a half inches from 5:00 to 9:00, more rain is on the way. Now I am going to go order some books that the Mystery Guild is offering. Can't get any more exciting than that, can it?
Nope
Larryj
Listening to our company meetings over conference call and watching the presentation over the internet. On my couch, in my sweats. Gotta love technology. So far, rain hasn't interrupted my satellite internet, so I'm able to keep up.
(shhh, don't tell them I've strayed to take a quick peek around here!)
The rising water was too much excitement so I went to look out another window and what to my wondering eyes should appear? A small scraggly tailed squirrel scurrying across the back yard carrying 3 pecans. Three pecans, you ask? How can a squirrel carry 3 pecans at one time? Well, they were still hinged together and he was carrying them by the stem and it was about all he could do and still scurry. I must calm down now so I am going back to watching the water rise.
Getting ready to go home so I can watch the water rise. The "pond" in my back yard should be real inviting for the lab and the Jack Russell. They will leap and roll in it and then come running in the back door full speed ahead and track up the entire kitchen. Just another rainy day. Good thing I love the rain.
I think we had better start the ark! :D
Day two of our nephew's visit. His wife and I sat in the front yard yesterday and discussed among other things. recipes,-------------- yeah, you heard me, or read me correctly, recipes. In the end, I went grocery shopping and picked up some things we needed and got the ingredients for her "killer" chicken. It was good, not great,
Today, the other grandparents are off to Palm Springs for the weekend and so, we will have both granddaughters for the day. The oldest will go to pre-school in the morning. My wife has a physical therapy appointment this morning, but the fact that my nephew is here means his wife will be on hand to help me with the babysitting. They have a 4-year-old boy and a 4-month-old boy.
It sounds like a fun day for all. Missed my nap yesterday and today doesn't look promising either. :'(
LOL
Larryj
ah naps are overrated anyway ;D we can sleep when we're dead Lol
LOL-----which brings up the philosophical question: You said, we can sleep when we are dead.-----My question is how do you know you were asleep if you don't wake up?
There is an old story about Bob Hope. One day he and his wife, Delores, were talking and she asked him, "When you die, where would you like to be buried?"
His answer---------------"Surprise me!"
Larryj
Lol good question!
I hope that sixth hole isn't near a water hazard. I just saw the story about the guy in South Carolina who hit into a water hazard and went to retrieve the ball. An alligater bit his arm off. The story mentions that alligaters and rattlesnakes are a hazard. As I know there are no gaters where you are, I would caution you about the snakes, though.
Slappy made no mention of losing a six pack to you.
Larryj
Getting ready to take in the ranch rodeo in Sedan, then the Octoberfest at Grenola. Beautiful day out there!
Day three of the nephews visit. He and wife and kids along with my daughter's family will journey to San Diego to visit Sea World. My daughter appears to have an annual pass making the cost of admission cheaper. Yesterday was a struggle for this old man. My 4-year-old granddaughter who couldn't wait for her 4-year-old cousin to get here, got into several fights with him as far as sharing toys, etc. My 1-year-old granddaughter really does not like afternoon naps, but gets really grumpy without it. So you have to hold her while she cries herself to sleep. So Grandpa missed his nap now for three days in a row. With everyone gone, today looks very promising!!!!
It is a little early for the rainy season to start in SoCal, but we might get some next week. It has been a little chilly (for us) the last few days. Our guests are from Idaho and think they are living in the tropics. We are walking around with sweatshirts on.
Larryj
:) :)We had a birthday party today!! Our grandsons will be four on Monday! Cake, ice cream and presents! It doesn't get much better!
Sounds like fun! Did you save a piece of cake for me?
As a matter of fact there's plenty left over. Great Grandma Sue wouldn't want to run out so each had their own "small round cake with candles" and then there was a 9X13 German Chocolate. There's plenty left come on up.
Day four of Nephew's visit. As mentioned, they and my daughter's family went to San Diego for the day and most of the evening. So it was quiet here and allowed me to get some errands done.
Today, there are no plans on the table that I know of. There was a rumor floating around earlier this morning that they might head for home today, but nothing concrete. Don't get me wrong---They are great people and very good parents to their two boys. My brothers and I had an agreement that when we visited each other, the visit would only be for three days. One day to catch up, one day to go sightseeing, and one day to get ready to go home and discuss the next time we would get together. Anything after that was boring.
Larryj
Spent time with our 21year old son this morning, watched him make chili... oh it's hot & spicy :)
Also had a long InstantMessage chat with a highschool friend of our 25year old son's who is in Iraq now. Super guy!
Anyone have a real good suggestion on stuff to put in a 'care package' for him? I found a list online I can use, but if you have extra suggestions I'd be glad to know them.
Otherwise, I plan to play on the internet, do some household chores and spend more time with my boy while I have the chance.
Gonna mulch those leaves!
Love it!
Joanna,
My church group is gathering "stuff" for Blue Star Mothers as they pack Freedom Packages to send to the troops.
They suggest: travel or individual size toiletries, baby wipes, razors, nail clippers, foot powder, hand sanitizer, Q-tips, chapstick, sunscreen, bug repellent, deodorant, eye drops, heavy white and gray socks, shave cream, thermal underwear, emery boards.
Instant coffee, pre-sweetened Kool-Aid, Gatorade mix, beef jerky, slim jims, trail mix, nuts, protein bars micrwave popcorn, Pringles, small boxes of cereal, cereal bars, pop tarts, candy (no chocolate or sticky), gum, breath mints, sugar packets, spice packets.
Hand held games, board games, travel games, magazines, puzzle books, stationery, pens/pencils, stamps, paperback books, battery operated fans, AA and AAA batteries, prepaid international phone cards, hackie sacks, frisbiees, comic books, yo-yos, neck coolers.
It's been a long time since I was in the service, but I can remember the care packages from my mom. Aside from the baked goods that usually got a little moldy or rock hard, there were things like razor blades and toothbrushes, and other hygenic items that we had go to the PX for. Sometimes, PX's weren't available or didn't have what you needed. Having a relative or friend who knew what you needed and sending it to you was a big help. Nowadays, they have the throwaway cameras. Send one or two of those and then they can be mailed back for you to develop the pictures and see where the person is at. However, sometimes these are not allowed. Extra underwear is nice. Writing paper (even in the age of e-mail) and pens are handy. If you still have a problem thinking what to send, place yourself on a desert island with plenty of food and nothing else. What would you need?
Larryj
Day five of the Nephew's visit-----------the original plan was that they were going to leave today. That was changed yesterday as they wanted to spend some time at the beach and have lunch a locally famous fish restaurant. My daughter has the day off and will take the granddaughter to school and pick her up. My wife has an appointment this morning and is debating whether we should join everyone at the fish place. It is a long drive to the appointment and and a long drive from the appointment to the fish place. So we are debating about the fish place. Other than that, no other plans for the day.
Larryj
Larry, my former hubby had a great aunt whom everybody loved. At the age of 83 she drove all the way from Kentucky to visit. She left on the fourth day, as she said that company was like fish; after three days they began to stink! She was quite an old gal!
First I checked with my friend Pugs see if he had any suggestions for your care packages.The only other thing extra he suggested were current magazines for any packages going out to the front lines that don't get news and such until the helicopters come in.You all have a great list for stuff they do need. Then I made up my list for ordering my Obama Chia Pets for Christmas. ;D They'll get snapped up pretty quick.
Today, I'm just waiting for the heads of the school board here to explode. I know we are in a hot spot where we are located, but I wasn't expecting to see my local school on CNN. You all know how dangerous Cub Scouts are!
Diane, I must have missed something. I guess I had better turn on the TV.
Day six of Nephew's visit. He went to bed early last night in anticipation of getting up early to hook up the fifth wheel and leave. I woke up at 6 AM, (normal for me) and it is now two hours later and not a sign of any movement from the fifth wheel. A rather noisy trash collection truck came by to pick up the trash which would wake anyone within a block's distance and still no movement from them. It has begun to rain this morning, the first of the year and they have a long way to go.
Our rainy season is measured from July 1 thru June 30. We generally don't see rain from April/May until Oct/Nov. So, this is our first measurable rain of the season. SoCal averages 15.5 inches a year. Rain here is different from the Midwest. Our storms are straight off the ocean and tend to hover as the clouds hit the mountains around us. The sky clouds over and stays that way until the low pressure moves on and allows the storm to clear the mountains. This can take a couple of days. If I recall, in the Midwest the rain storm blows up and rains for a while and then moves on as there is nothing to block its path. I remember driving to Howard one time and watching a rain cloud crossing the fields off to my right and wondering who was going to get to point B first or if we were going to get there at the same time. It won and I drove through some wet towns, but the rain was already gone.
Larryj
Larry if you will pull up the Today Show and click on the topic' Cub Scout 6, Facing Reform School". You will see what Diane is talking about.
Oh my gosh!!! that is taking things too far, don't you think?
Jo I agree, Myrna and I were totally amazed at the penalty the school board wanted to impose. The little boy wanted to show off his camping eating utensils.
Jo, you could rob a 7-11 in Tulsa and not get that much punishment.
It started out as a good idea several years ago, but when they took the discretion away from the teachers it went totally wrong.
I saw this on the news, too. This is a difficult situation. Yes, this boy is just a Boy Scout showing off his camping supplies and he comes from a nice family... but what if it was a boy who came from "the other side of town" whose parents abused each other and the child was allowed to watch killer-type movies. Is there a way to judge the situation based on the child's background/home life? Is that fair? (Dang, sorry, maybe this should be booted to the Politics section!) Maybe the other boy was just showing off his camping supplies, too, but since his background is "less stable", who knows what his intentions would be?
Tobina, in my opinion if it was the first offense or problem they had had with either child, the penalty is to great.
A five day suspension is one thing - and not too bad, as a lesson would be learned by the little boy...BUT to put him in a reform school???
Holy Cow --- talk about getting some first hand lessons about bad behavior -- that would do the trick, don't you think?
Discipline and rules are absolutely necessary, but good Lord, common sense has to prevail somewhere along the line, I would think.
I agree; my question was hypothetical. Especially at that age (wasn't he only like 6 years old?) The news report I saw, the parents actually chose to home-school him instead of doing the reform school.
Sometimes I think (from past stories like this) that some schools carry the zero tolerance policy to an extreme. But, then, I say to myself--------------Hey, zero tolerance is just that, zero tolerance. However, the punishment here is a bit much.
Post Script to my first entry this morning--------------Nephew's wife and children finally came in around 8 AM and ate and we talked. She said her husband did not want to get up (this from a guy who said to be ready because he was leaving first thing). Next thing we know, he comes in around 11 AM and announces he has reattached the fifth wheel, turned it around and is ready to go. Departure time was actually around 12:30 after the baby got a bath and all the teary goodbyes were said. They were great to see and talk to and I will pray for their safe return home.
The house is quiet now-------------the rain is softly falling----------------------its nap time-----------------Cheez, what a weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Larryj
There is a big school board meeting going on right now. All the TV trucks and up links are there. One big hot topic. A lot of people are furious. I never expected to see our neighborhood school on national TV.
The meeting is over. Cooler heads prevailed. Zack can go back to Downes tomorrow. They are going to redo the policy for K and 1st grades and look into a first offence policy for older grades.
Diane; heard that on the news last night. Good outcome, and glad for the family. Didn't realize earlier that the school was IN your neighborhood; just thought it was somewhere close-ish.
Larry; nice that your nephew feels close enough to you to stay so long. Maybe they just needed some "family" time. Enjoy the return of your naps, and enjoy the sound of the rain!
For me, I've gone over my customer list with the other employees to prepare for my leave, and got e-mails sent out to customers. Now just continuing the waiting game for "+1" to arrive. Probably need to clean out my in-box (yikes), too. Only 983 items... ugh (and I DO delete and move things around to folders, if you can believe it!).
Today is a school day for the granddaughter. She has arrived this morning and is getting some extra snooze time before breakfast and school.
It is still raining and as I said this is the first storm of the season. We might get an inch or two out of it. I know, I know, that sounds like a mere pittance to you Elk County people, but it is a big deal here. Remember, contrary to all the pictures you see of lush gardens, palm trees, sandy beaches, etc., SoCal for the most part is a desert. No rain is a drought, a little rain slowly falling such as the storm we have now is good, a heavy rain and you have to worry about mudslides in the burn areas of the fires from last month.
Tobina, please remember that newborns sleep and eat all day and all night. Therefore, you will have some free time to do some of these things later after the baby is born. Don't push yourself.
Larryj
Diane, I am SO happy with the outcome of the board meeting. I am sure this will give more credence to the future happenings.
Jo
Thanks for the reassurance, Larry. Since it's work-related e-mails and I'll be on maternity leave from work until after Jan 1, I don't want to come back to a full in-box, PLUS all the other e-mails I get while I'm gone! I will probably try and log in occasionally to clean up e-mails so I'm not so overwhelmed when I get back (and be able to forward any important ones to co-workers), but I'm looking forward to the time away from the daily blizzard of e-mails (and phone calls).
Good to hear you're getting the "right amount" of rain now, too. Here in SE KS we do get lots of rain... and lots at one time. But I grew up in NW KS, and am used to only getting a few inches of rain a year. It's amazing how you can still raise the same amount of cattle on the same amount of acreage in both places, but because of the type of grass and soil, NW KS requires less rain to do it!
I am watching a runaway balloon that might be carrying a 6 year old child. It is flying over Denver at the present time. Our weather channel is carrying visuals of it.
Balloon is down. No one was found on board. No report yet on whereabouts of 6 year old boy that was thought to be on board.
It is now thought that the boy was never in the balloon, but he is still missing. Authorities think that he might be scared and hiding.
A trip to the bookstore, a trip to the pet store, and a trip to the grocery store all at the same time. The rest of the day?
READING ============ THE============FORUM!=============YESSSSSS!
Larryj
Had the old Martian movies on that were hosted by TCM today, did some ironing, (much needed) Ha!
The little boy was found safe and sound, just hiding in the loft in the garage --- "cause Daddy yelled at me."
Fire Safety at a local preschool, watched a storm roll in and went to a kids' Christmas party meeting.
Granddaughter's school day. She comes over on Thursday night for a sleep-over. Wife has an appointment this morning so I will be chief baby-sitter, oops sorry, child watcher in charge.
Do you think there will come a time when Christmas is planned for all year around meaning displays in stores. (Why take them down when you just are going to put them up again). That is like my neighbor next door----nice guy----------never took his lights down from last year. My daughter-in-law plans for Christmas, more or less, by shopping and storing what she buys for gifts to be given later. Since they have been gone, (April), they have shipped home some boxes of things that they don't want to haul around on their trip. Some of it, I am sure, will be gifts for someone at Christmas.
Everyone have a good day.
Larryj
We went to the pumpkin patch today. The kids had a blast and we picked some GIANT pumpkins!!
So, did you hear about the CO family (balloon boy), and they did that hoax all for TV? I guess they've been trying to get a reality TV show, and they did this to get more attention. I know they'll get some charges filed against them, but that's pretty sad that they resorted to that stunt. Especially involving their kids.
I just heard on the radio that their attorney said they are expecting charges to be filed by wednesday and that they are going to turn themselves in. But guess what, they wanted publicity and theyre getting it!
Well, my day just couldn't get more eventful. Steam clean the carpets, clean the aquarium and the filters, grocery shopping, stop at the courthouse, wash the cars and pick seeds out of the garden for next year. Tell me I don't have an exciting afternoon ahead ;D
Quote from: Joanna on October 19, 2009, 11:43:05 AM
Well, my day just couldn't get more eventful. Steam clean the carpets, clean the aquarium and the filters, grocery shopping, stop at the courthouse, wash the cars and pick seeds out of the garden for next year. Tell me I don't have an exciting afternoon ahead ;D
Sounds about as eventful as my day. Laundry >:( Can somebody PLEASE tell me how 3 people, two of which are miniature sized, can go thru five hundred million loads of laundry in a weeks time?
I am watching the water rise in the rain gauge again. Also watching my private river rolling down the ditch. There are two inches in the gauge and still raining.
Also trying to organize and store the many videos that I have collected that are obsolete now. What are you doing with your old video cassettes?
Check with the library Wilma, I know that the library in Moline takes things like that. Even if they are not used in circulation, they can be offered in their book sales.
Got 10 gallon of persimmon wine put in the carboys and it's bubbling away. In 3 months I might be out of commision for a week or two !!! :)
Stay "puckered up" in case the beautiful princess comes by to Kiss you back to life. lol lol
Jo,
Aint no beautiful princess gonna want to kiss my ugly mug !! persimmon wine is quite mild & tastey. I'll give Russ McD a bottle but he might not share it with you. I know he won't the Elderberry wine because he drinks it for medical puposes only.
I have tried to look, act, and talk sickly around him, and all he does is say, " I hope you get to feeling better". Do I get a sip of the helpful nectar???? Nada drop.!!!
Jo,
I will give Sarge a couple bottles for you and if he don't divvy up--take him out behind the fur shed !!!
It's a deal!! Now I won't have to act "unhealthy". THANKS!!
Perfect weather today (for October anyhow :)
I've just been puttering around the house, but am going to get ready and go to the
15th annual hotdog roast up at Batsons here soon. It's from 5 to a little after 6.
Looking to see all the little costumed trick or treaters there... and maybe a couple of you Forum folks too 8)
Getting ready to go to a Halloween/Fall party. ;D
Gave away smoke detectors for Wake Up Delaware Day. (Don't forget to change your batteries) UD homecoming, trick or treaters soon. Phillies home game too. Go Phillies!!!!! Change clocks back before bed.
Jo, I gave that moron nephew of yours 3 bottles of persimmon,elderberry and sand plum wine. If you don't get it I guess you know which nephew I was referring too. :)
My daughter and her husband are working hard to get their new house into shape. I went over today to give them the cat carrier so they could move their cat over. Today is the last day for their apartment. I fixed a leaky washer hose on the washing machine and left to go home for a nap. I will be giving out the candy tonight and my wife and her sister will going with the granddaughters to the the church "trick or treat" party. I always look forward to Halloween as we get around 70 kids each year. My neighbor's wife told him that she was going to dress up like Eve while he and I were talking in the front yard. I was going to ask if that was with the fig leaf or without, but that sounded a little too personal.
Larryj
I just had the cutest little elephant at my door, he was about two or three. Some of these kids costumes are just precious, I wish I had decorated, maybe next year. Paid a visit to the cemetary this afternoon, it will be nine years tomorrow that we buried Don. It doesn't seem possible that it was that long ago. Not often on Halloween you can go around in shirtsleeves. I was just ooutdoors, and we have a full moon too!
After we went to this party we had to stop by the store and get milk and we saw a father and son both dressed alike as Batman. It was really cool and I thought my 5 year old was going to come apart. He loves Batman and he got to see two of them. LOL I told my husband we should have let him out of the car so he could go ask for his autograph or something.
Had a great night here at my stepsisters, The Weddle's, in Wichita. Lots of lights and decorations complete with a fog machine and all the family. Great food as well. We are blessed. I am going to try to go to the Elk Co Historical Society meeting in Moline on my way back to Springfield tomorrow.
I stated that we usually get around 70 kids each year. I guess more parents are taking their kids to organized parties such as my daughter did. We only had 48 last night. Interestingly enough, some of the parents dress up in really nice costumes. I had a King complete with robe and sceptor and crown bring his kids to the door. One of the mothers brought four kids to the door dressed in mediocre costumes, but she was dressed as a flamenco dancer in a black lacy gown and a large tiara atop her head. Also, I had mothers come to the door carrying infants that don't have teeth yet trick or treating. One little boy insisted that I didn't put a candy in his bag, so I had to give him two.
Today, nothing planned yet, but the boss is still in bed.
Larryj
I'm baking some pumpkin pies and ginger bread. Later I'll load them up for a short trip; Marty, Clay and I are going to my folks for the best fried chicken ever, and Chris, Dana, Aiden and Bear are stopping in for a short visit. What a beautiful way to start the month!
PS... any meal at Mom's house is the "best ever." Just being with family & friends makes it a special event :)
One year old granddaughter was very sick over the weekend and needed a trip to the ER Sunday night, but is doing better today. However, as all parents know, when one gets it, the other one is going to get it. So, when the four year old came over this morning, she looked a little peaked and went into Nana's room and went back to sleep like she always does. When it came time for her to get up and get ready for school, she came into the kitchen and told me she had a tummy ache. I felt her face and she was hot. She had a 100.2 fever. So she is drinking a lot of liquids, had a shot of tylenol and some oatmeal and an apple and now the temp is back to normal. Anything I had scheduled today is on hold so I may sit with her all day and read and watch cartoons and color and play on the computer. That is my job and schedule for today.
Larryj
I made some Peanut Butter and Jelly muffins for the afterschool snack. Hope the kids like them. I haven't tried one yet. They have been hot.
Tracked down the identity of the last of the fire prevention winners. Made 30 phone calls to parents ( or left messages on their machines ) about the evening at the fire house when they come pick up their awards. Called the Ladies Aux. to do the refreshments for the awards thing and the kids Christmas party. Found out we also had 4 winners at the county level, so Al and I will go to the county awards luncheon to represent our fire company. Went to New Castle County's medicare and insurance information meeting and signed up for their prescription part and got my questions answered....sort of. Filled out the paperwork for Medicare (gulp). Ordered a lot of stuff for our Aetna kids' Christmas party on Dec.13. Started trying to put the basement back together( had a new fancy furnace and air conditioner installed. It better come up and wash dishes as fancy as it is. It doesn't have a thermostat, it has a command center! We had light frost last night so I need to go get the rest of the peppers now.
Changing poopy diapers, feeding, changing poopy diapers, feeding... checking the forum during naps for a quick bit to see what's been going on... I know; I should be sleeping, too!
"Granny Nanny" left this morning (sniff :'( ), so we'll try and learn to get by without her cooking, cleaning, laundry, and moral support.
I'll tell you what, the Walgreens photo center is GREAT for long-distance grandma's and grandpa's! We've uploaded a bunch of picts and had them ready for 1 hour pick up at the Walgreens in Florida for Chuck's parents. How cool is that? And right now, prints are only $0.10 each!
I was wondering what was missing here and realized that we hadn't heard from Larry. Then I realized that I hadn't even seen this thread for awhile, let alone added anything to it. So here goes. No, I am not watching the water rise in the rain gauge. Today I am on my own. Daughter has gone to school and won't be home until dark so I can do whatever I want. I have cut up the leftover roast and it is in the crock pot with some onion and bouillon cube and later I will add some potatoes and carrots and maybe some other stuff. I have scanned some pictures that I am putting away and there is a pile of empty boxes that need to be stacked together for easy transport. Maybe I will run the sweeper or work on the pile of sewing that is on the sewing machine. I can do whatever I want. I can have lunch whenever I want. I am free today.
I was reading Tobina's report of November 4th., and wondered if what she's doing today is about the same as what she was doing on that day?
What I'm doing today is, going to our Church and will be with a group who are making greeting cards. This is something new for me, and I'm really enjoying it. Who knows, some day I may actually be good at it!
How are you making them?
By using mostly "Stampin' Up" products. The ones who know how to do such things get the materials all ready for making various cards, then "we" go and put the cards together. I have some good friends who are very good at making the cards, and I go to their homes and work (learn) with them, also. It is really something I'm enjoying doing. I now have some of the "products," (too many products) and I'm making the cards on my own, using my own ingenuity, and that's a challenge. Don't ever believe people make their own cards to "save money!" It's fun, and a good way to enjoy the company of other "crafters." And, certainly, a person never gets bored while doing this sort of thing.
After an "All Day" trip with the FFA officers and Greenhand officers yesterday to Dover, Kansas I am in between naps. We started out at 6:30 yesterday morning and got home at 6:30 last night. Only a two hour delay while we tried in vain and then finally called a locksmith to get us back in the school suburban that one of the freshman locked the keys in. Funny now but how on earth do the keys end up on the backseat? The chapter reporter took pictures of the process--figured this needed to be documented in the scrapbook.
The kids did very well and we had three that earned "Master Ritual" awards.
Yes, pretty much the same thing every day lately. Sneak in a couple pictures to e-mail to my mom, too. I've tried to take one each day and e-mail to her, but that usually only happens every-other-day. Today we also went to town to run a few errands. Getting ready for Grandma Ninny (Chuck's mom) to arrive on Saturday for a week.
Sounds like fun, Bonnie! I also am an avid stamper and have WAY too much Stampin' Up products. Lately, I haven't had too much time to use them, though. I enjoy making cards. No, you probaby don't save much money by making your own (by the time you get all the other "stuff" to put on the cards), but it sure is fun and so much more personal!
My parents are coming for Thanksgiving, so between lists making, cleaning the house has become top priority. Hoping to sneak away to have lunch with a friend on Monday. I really enjoy getting out to the city around the holidays. And finally..........TRYING to get up the energy to process these pumpkins. UGH!! I HATE processing pumpkins but I absolutely refuse to use the canned stuff they call pumpkin. LOL
sugar pumpkins?
Quote from: Diane Amberg on November 19, 2009, 11:33:30 AM
sugar pumpkins?
Yeah. :) And no, I still didn't get them done. LOL Procrastinate, procrastinate! :P
I watched 8 kids and baked mufffins and brownies. Then made lunch, and now resting while the two that are left are sleeping!! And no one got seriously hurt in the process of all of this!! Yes!! :laugh:
Rhonda: "This reporter is stationed under the flag!"
We hosted nearly 200 people this evening at the fire house hall to give the local fire prevention winners their prizes. It was lots of fun.
How great for them to be recognized and appreciated. They deserve every honor they can get.
Holding sleepy baby. Waiting for her to go to sleep so I can nap, too. We had late night last night and had to take a drive around 1 am. Should also be getting house cleaned for mother-in-law visit tomorrow!
Grandma is NOT EVEN going to see the house, just the precious little bundle of joy. While she is cooing over the baby, you can clean . lol lol
they won't be paying any attention to you, Tobina...you will just be background noise. Believe me -- been there, done that.
Rudy-
FFA has been the greatest thing my kids were ever involved in. All four of them participated and learned so much. My son didn't get in it until his Junior year of high school but all three girls were involved all four years. Each of the girls served (last one is currently serving) as Chapter President and all competed in Creed Speaking and Public Speaking. They've done all kinds of livestock judging, land judging, bugs, flowers, you name it they've judged it. I love to go on FFA trips. You won't find a better behaved bunch of kids anywhere. I was able to go to National Convention several years ago when they were in Louisville and I still get chills thinking about all those kids in their blue jackets.
What a tribute to your kids and the FFA organization. I think it is great that girls now are also so involved--when I was in school, that would have been unheard of!!!! You must be very proud, and all of those life skills that your kids are experiencing will be with them always.
I'm also grateful that young people are interested and involved in FFA and I strongly encourage them all to pursue careers in agriculture. Farm Bureau also has a Young Farmers and Ranchers program to continue that support for young adults.
Old topic, but I will make an entry.
Because of my recent birthday and coincidentally my youngest granddaughter's birthday as well as my daughter's upcoming birthday in a few days, my daughter has planned for us today to have a family gathering at her house to celebrate. We incorporate all three birthdays into one party now instead of trying for separate parties. Our son and daughter-in-law will be there as well as some of my son-in-laws family. It is going to be a wonderful day and full of laughter and happiness. I just love it when there are days like this.
Larryj
I am sure you will have a good time. Have a super nice day.
Special Day for everyone and making wonderful memories for the young ones. Hope you enjoy every minute of it.
I have been trying to get in to Facebook. Has anyone else the problem.?
Won't even take my email addresses, or passwords.
Been a long time since I have had trouble getting in. Starting to think a nap sounds good.
I'm working on the fire company fund drive, putting the fall fire safety order together for coloring books, fire hats and doo-dads for the local kids, enjoying some rain that finally came and watching a @#$!@### ground hog eating grass all around the box trap we put out, but avoiding the nice tidbits at the front door and inside the trap!!!!! Yesterday I made a batch of my famous Amish pickled eggs. Today they are good, tomorrow they will be even better. I'm just about to start shelling a bunch of big Lima Beans for dinner.
Pickled eggs and lima beans sound like double trouble! What time is dinner? ;)
The big Lima Beans and rain sounds really good. To bad you live so far away. I have a potato and pork chop in the small oven, might make a salad to go with them.
I haven't had any trouble getting in to Facebook today.
Dinner will be about 6:30 my time. Also have a big ham slice in the frying pan to heat up and a nice acorn squash in the microwave with a bit of butter and maple syrup. Hurry up!
I went on face book a little while ago and it was slow to load but finally did. I didn't know Larry was on, but since I don't know his real name I can't hunt for him. I did find Kevin Clark and Dale smith....nice classy folks and never rude or mean.
I finally got in. Seems last week someone phished (fished) or what ever the term is, my accounts and life has been a little rocky this week. I did change passwords. (LIKE I CAN remember all of them!) I keep writing them down and next day I must do it again.
I guess I don't have anything else to do...LOL
I didn't know Larry was on either, I did know Dale was and am honored to be called friends. Keep running into a lot of forum friends in there and that is a "GOOD THING"
come hunt me up if you need a friend or neighbor
Night all, I am out of here.
Bill and I walked our dogs along the Missouri river walk. There were lots of families walking too.
Spent the day with my middle sister and had a great day.
We survived the pickled eggs and Lima beans with no ill effects. ;D Tomorrow I start prepping for the dreaded colonoscopy very early Thursday morning. I'm expecting lots of sympathy from you all. ;D No? Oh well, I'll just have to tough it out. :D It's my third so I guess I should be used to it by now, huh?
Good luck, Diane
Prep, ugh! :P :P :P
QuoteI'll just have to tough it out
Double ugh! :P :P ;D :P :P
Definitely sympathy here.
You do have my sympathy also. I wouldn't wish that on anybody, although I think the prepping is the worst part of it.
Diane, the worse thing about colonoscopies is the day before. Only having liquids and drinking that danged stuff to clean you out. Two years ago, I had one and apparently wasn't clean enough and the doctor made me do it over. That time I was clean and that was the time they found the carcinoma that prompted the colon surgery which saved my life. I will have another colonoscopy in a couple of years, because I had the carcinoma, but I have a different attitude about them now. I even asked my oncologist when I could have another!. This test can truly save your life.
The birthday party went well. There was lots of food and lots of people. The now 2-year-old granddaughter didn't really understand what all the hoopla was about, but she had a good time. My daughter-in-law made the old man a gluten free cake and it was delicious.
If I am the Larry you are asking about on FB, my FB name is Lawrence Jordan in Covina CA. I will "friend" you if you ask, but be warned. I am not a big fan of FB and would not subscribe if my children weren't posting their daily comings and goings. I don't like the "security" they promise no matter how you set up your settings. For example, I have a cousin on there who is a friend who made a comment about something the other day and one of you responded because you are a friend of theirs. I could have asked that person to be a friend, and chose not to because I just don't care for FB that much. However, the point is because that person responded, I was able to find out information about them, no matter what privacy settings they use. Some of the things that get posted by friends of my children or even my friends, I would rather not know about. ::)
Larryj
Yes, you are the Larry I meant and I will look for you, but don't worry, I won't bother you. I usually just say happy birthday or share something if it has importance. I don't spend much time on there except during cold weather and I enjoy Farmville but even that isn't holding my attention any more. As for messages, I'm much more likely to send private ones if the subject is sensitive because otherwise it is a party line for sure.
As far as the Colonoscopy, I agree. I grump but I'd never skip it. Today is the no roughage day and tomorrow I get to have the Miralax and all the other stuff. Thurs. is the procedure at 6:30 AM so I'll get it over early and enjoy the rest of the day. This is my third so I know what it's all about.
I didn't mean to be stand-offish, I was just expressing my feelings about FB. I just don't need to know what my wife's nephew in another state was doing with his girlfriend at the lake last night.
The best part of the whole colonoscopy thing is having breakfast, lots of breakfast!!!!!!!! ;D
Larryj
;) ;D ;D ;D
Any excuse to go out for breakfast is good.
Talking about breakfast makes me wish I was closer to a Waffle House.
Whataburger has fairly good biscuit with sausage gravy and free senior coffee. Makes a good breakfast on Saturday.
Love to go for breakfast. We have a new Chic Fila, here it is good!
I am making my last car payment today. Surreal.....altered state..huge. Think I will treay myself to a nice lunch to celebrate.
Congratulations! That must really feel wonderful.
I replaced the bolts that hold the seat on the bathroom commode. What was exciting about that? One of them is so rusted that we couldn't get it out, but we did get the other one out. Found that the nut, which was plastic, was broken so couldn't be tightened. Daughter went to the local hardware store and brought home a packaged bathroom seat bolt replacement kit, containing two plastic bolts, two nuts and two washers. Optimistically, I took the new plastic bolt to the stool and tried to insert it in the appropriate hole. Wouldn't fit. Was too big. This in a replacement item. Daughter took the rusted bolt to the store and came home with a new metal bolt of the right size. With two daughters working on it, it was installed, the seat is no longer loose and Grandma is no longer in danger of falling off the toilet.
BUT, shouldn't a replacement item fit the hole for which it is designed? I looked at the package, feeling certain that it was made in China. It wasn't made anywhere. It was made for a company in Illinois and sold under a license for another company. So where was this replacement bolt made? In the USA or in China or in Bangledesh?
Wilma I have found that no matter what small repair you are doing, you dont have the right size nut, bolt or screwdrivwer!!!
But shouldn't the one that you buy that is packaged as a replacement for the bad one be the same size as the one it is supposed to replace? It was only about 1/20 of an inch too big, but too big is too big when the hole doesn't stretch or the bolt sqeeze.
Sounds like the person that designed it had never replaced one. Probably doesn't know how to use a wrench either.
Roma, I hope you did get to celebrate. I can't wait to get mine paid off and then will pay off the house next. It seems like that is still a dream but will be reality in the near future.
Hi. I'm back home after having the procedure and a nice breakfast.The prep is awful but everything went well. There was one tiny polyp that was removed and has been sent off for biopsy. They take photos of everything now, so I have copies I can send for Christmas cards to all my older friends, who will understand.
I just made some "monkey bread" only I used garlic and seasonings instead of the sugar and cinnamon. Smells wonderful!
Yummy!I'll be right over.
Ironing lol
I'm also watching all the coverage on the active troops leaving Iraq. There will surely be some very happy wives, kids, parents and friends celebrating.I know I am. Hopefully that means a few of our guys from here will be out of there soon. How about out there?
They can't get them home soon enough. I don't have any over there now but still have one grandson in the active military and prayer everyday he won't have to go back over.
This is more of a "what I did for excitement today"----------
My son and his wife toured the world last year for eight months. At one point they volunteered time in an orphanage in Nepal. Prior to leaving on this trip, they established a charity called "Little Bit of Sunshine" and they are the sole organizers of it. On occasion they do something to raise some funds for those orphans and other children in need. Today, my son did a solo bike ride from his home in Orange County to almost Camp Pendleton Marine Base, a distance of some 40 miles. People had pledged to donate for how many miles he road. Tomorrow he will do the second half which will end in San Diego. And, tomorrow he will have two friends ride with him. It is too bad that it had to be the hottest day we have had this summer, so it was tough, but he did it. We drove to Mission Viejo to the Starbucks and waited for him. We waved American flags and held up signs encouraging him. We then traded our van for one of their cars so that tomorrow they can load the bikes in the van to get to the starting point. We are really proud of him and his wife for the effort they put out for their charity. They will be welcoming their own child into the world in a few weeks and we are all excited about that.
Larryj
You all sound wonderful Larry! I love reading your posts!
Awesome Larry. IF i was there I d ride with them. They could do that every year and probably get a huge ride out of it for charity.
I forgot to mention that the day started off in a bad way. He rode about the first five miles before having a flat tire. But us (my wife and GD and his wife) the support group was there to help. He had stopped in front of the Toshiba building where a friend works (not there yesterday) to take pictures. He and his wife had blown up pictures of the guy's face and designed so it looked like a face mask. The guy's pledge was $10 for every picture that was taken somewhere prominent with his face in it. There was also a cut out mask of my nephew who is dying from pancreatic cancer and we all wore the mask for pictures to let him know we were thinking of him. Back to the flat tire, it so happened there was a bike store just down the street. (This is SoCal, there is always whatever you need, just down the street) and he was able to get the tire fixed. After that no more mechanical problems. The next stop was at the famous San Juan Capistrano Mission or actually at Pedro's tacos across the street. That is where we traded cars and he rode on to finish the first leg. We would go today for the second leg, but we have a meeting to attend this morning. His total mileage yesterday was about 40 miles and todays will be about 48. Then he and friends will spend the night in San Diego and come home tomorrow. And, Roma Jean, I am sure that it would be a great pleasure if you could be here to ride with them.
Larryj
I think the most exciting thing I will do today is attend our monthly card party at the Senior Center
tonight. Thought about walking this morning, but the lazy's has hit and I think today will be a laid back day
Larry, I haven't read your introductory post, are you related to the Jordans from Moline?
My second husband had a grandaughter married to a Paul Jordan. Just being nosy.
Quote from: Diane Amberg on August 19, 2010, 04:43:14 PM
I'm also watching all the coverage on the active troops leaving Iraq. There will surely be some very happy wives, kids, parents and friends celebrating.I know I am. Hopefully that means a few of our guys from here will be out of there soon. How about out there?
Well, unfortunately many of our guys are leaving the military because they think they have done nothing. My son is supposed to leave this october and he is so disillusioned with the military now he thinks his time was wasted. with the policies now in place it has caused a major problem.
He's been on all kinds of missions, peace keeping, he trained the Georgian military to be a military, taught them that its not about dying but making the other bastards die, got a commendation and a promotion for it, done special ops, been behind enemy lines ect.... Now he wants out cause he sees absolutely no future in it anymore and nothing good at what is coming.
I think he sees what happened in vietnam coming to hit us again with afghanistan.
Yesterday I spent all day in bed with a fever. So today it will be exciting to just leave house.
Judy, no, there are no Jordan relatives in that area. My father married there once and had four children, which he and all of them left the area and have all passed on. He married a second time to my mother and had three more children of which I am the last surviving one. Both of my brothers were born in Kansas, but a different county, and moved on. So there are no Jordan relatives left in Kansas.
Steve, history repeats itself. During the Revolutionary War, the British fought European style by getting into formations to attack or defend, and the patriots learned to fight like the Indians, from behind cover. Today, while American troops are well trained in fighting and defending, it is hard to win against a terrorist group. We saw it in Vietnam and adjusted our style of fighting to that, but it is just really hard to defeat that kind of fighter. This is not to say we didn't make a difference in the Middle East, but it is frustrating, in that, it is not considered a total victory, because those terrorist b.....ds are still around. I can understand why our guys feel less than satisfied with their efforts.
Larryj
We went to downtown OKC with our church group tonight and served dinner to the homeless people and shared in their Saturday night worship service. What an eye-opening experience but a very inspirational one. I came home physically and emotionally exhausted, but it's a good kind of tired.
It kind of changes your perspective doesn't it? Everyone should do that once in awhile. I'm so glad your group went.
My "boat neighbor" proudly presented us with a huge pile of crabs so we'll spend the the evening crab cracking.Yummy! Peach cobbler for dessert. It finally rained this morning for a good while so our thirsty plans got a nice drink.
Just made some applesauce cake, with homemade applesauce, with apples from our tree. Sooo good! :D
Oh, I just love applesauce cake! We just got back from the farmers market with more goodies than I can stuff in the 'fridge. Now I need to go pick toms again. There is a nice tomato sandwich in my future. Al's legs are not good today so we'll skip helping out with bingo tonight at the firehouse. Until I started helping them I didn't know there were so many kinds of bingo games.
The morning started out good. Did my devotions and then since I hadn't walked for a few days the dogs and I headed south.
Walked to the rodeo grounds and as we came back by ball diamond I noticed something (people) had just thrown their trash around the dug-out. So instead of letting someone else do it. I spent the time picking it up. Sassy enjoyed running around off her leash and Scooter thought he could help me clean by eating all of the pieces of inedible food he could find. He also showed me pieces that I didn't see. He would eat a tree, if he could............food is number one with him.
Then we came home with me nursing a hip and both knees giving me fits.
last few days I have been having issues with my legs. don't know if it is arthiritis related. or something else.
So this week I am getting blood work and will follow through with a doctor visit.
I get light headed when I stand up or kneel over to tie dogs out; while I am sitting its ok.
I feel good Until I move.
Rest of the day is just playing here and maybe a nap.
Good to hear from you!
Started peeling pears this morning at 3:00 A.M. Now my pear butter is cooking down and it sure does smell good. I just might have to make some biscuits on Sunday morning.
I am heading to the Moline clinic to find out what my blood work was and see why I am still
having breathing probs. I am pretty sure it is allergy's but what meds I have are not hitting it.
Get breathless just standing up sometimes and teeter like an old lady...........and I AM NOT OLD<
yet! LOL think it is all age related, but need some confirmation.
Also need to work up bulletin either today or tomorrow. Had a low tire last night after airing it up may need
to take it and see what is the problem.
There is always something.
Thank God He only gives me what I can handle......Praise the Lord I can walk and talk and say Thank you to Him.
Take care, Judy, I hope the blood work turns out okay.
Larryj
Judy, same here I'll check back with you later. I just got back from my annual visit to "Julius Squeezer" ;D and I'm dealing with a minor back strain.I stretched a little too far picking toms and now I'm paying for it. Fortunately some Ibuprofen handled it well enough. I think I may set up the heating pad for awhile too.Has your heat out there settled down?
The last few days have been nice. Today is supposed to be in the 80's, then back to the 90's.
What I am doing for excitement I wouldn't recommend for everyday entertainment. Day before yesterday I had eye surgery to repair a macular hole. Yesterday was the follow-up trip with a good report. Everything is as good as can be expected. Today I am just doing as little as possible and stay sane. Have to keep my face down so that the bubble inside my eye will rest against the front of the eye. Kind of like a bandage. If everything goes as it should, I will have less trouble reading and maybe I can swat a fly again. It will be at least 4 weeks before I know how much improvement there will be in the vision. I hope that it is all back, even though it was fun popping off the heads of politicians when I got disgusted with them.
Now, I want to know how you are keeping your head forward and typing on here. I've never heard of a macular hole before. Is that a form of macular degeneration? Sure do wish you good progress.
It goes along with macular degeneration. I am typing on here and keeping my head down by watching the keyboard instead of the screen. The image I saw of the condition looked like the Grand Canyon. Of course, it was magnified many, many times.
Well, I have completed my errands today. Even managed to get bulletin done and picked up the church a little.
Others had cleaned, but I see to the flowers and water or throw out. I did that and
Of course, this morning was at doctor's clinic. I have an appointment for a PFT test. That is to see how much
COPD I have. Not sure what it is yet. I will read up on it soon. But, with everything blooming or drying up there is
a very good reason I am breathless at times.
Also think I may have a touch of asthma or emphysema. After all I was a smoker for 35 years and altho I have been smoke free since 1999, ( I didn't get the mouth cancer until almost 7 years AFTER I stopped) why not the other things. We don't do our body's any good by smoking. We have things, evil things, sickness, etc waiting for us in the wings..............damage is done. Now need to learn how much damage and what medicine will deal with it.
for now she is putting me on a new breathing medicine. Since I am on the programs I am, not sure if it will be generic names or the real stuff. Will see when it comes in mail. I didn't want to drive to drug store, and my meds all cme in the mail.
Thanks for you all caring and letting me know it. Right now, I need a nap............and I need a bite to eat and then the day will be just about over. It went so fast.................
Made a little hay, too. LOL.
Wilma, who done your surgery? My husband had two retinal tears repaired on the 17th of July. Just yesterday he was told he could go back to normal routines. Dr Chacko done his srugery. Good luck with your with your eye. Steve just had to stay compleltly face down for the first 12 hours.
I had Dr. Weishaar and it was done at the Wesley Hospital. Tell Steve that I think he is too young for eye problems. Hope he doesn't have any others. I thought I was going to be completely face down, but they modified it. If I keep my chin on my chest, it pretty much does the job.
Judy, my doctors tell me that being out in the sun constantly as a child, plus years of living with a smoker is the cause of my eye problems and skin problems. My smoker quit 35 years ago, but the smoke still caused the damage.
Steve's was also done at Wesley on a Saturday night. I told him that was not my idea of a night out. LOL He believes his was a result of stress on the eye after having a battery blow up in his eye around 25 years ago. I do wish you well.
Wilma, you are in good hands with Dr. Weischaar. He done a procedure for me 2 years ago. I got along great, and haven't had any problems like it since. He is a retina specialist. He also took care of a problem for one of Frank's cousins. He comes to Bartlesville and flies his own plane down and brings his own team with him. I only had to go to Wichita for the procedure and then saw him here after that. I have a lot of respect for him.
Myrna
Myrna, I liked him. He kept things going in a way that it didn't seem like such a bad thing. Can't say I enjoyed it, but it could have been worse.
Wilma, I hope you will follow Dr's orders so everything heals quickly. Amazing what they can do. Are you going to be able to read, how good is your vision supposed to be?
I almost forgot something I wanted to share. When we entered the hospital the other day, we met a young black woman who was in a uniform of some kind. Janet struck up a conversation, of course, and found that she was part of the eye surgery section. After being checked in, this young woman was my escort to the waiting room. She was also escorting a black man and his two female companions. While waiting, I noticed that these black people were treating us as equals, something I am not used to. In most of my dealings with black people, I have been given the impression that they thought that I thought that I was better then they. So being treated as an equal was new to me. I liked it. I don't like being made to feel that I think I am better than some one else. Back to the young lady. We stopped at Walgreen's to fill a prescription. As we were getting back in the car, this young woman came out of the store. She immediately came over and asked how everything went and how was I feeling. She could have ignored us or waved at us, but she took the time to come speak to us. You can imagine what a good feeling she left us with. I might add that she was also about the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. But the object of my story is the change in the attitude of black people toward white strangers. As you can tell, I don't have much contact with black people. This experience was so different than what I experienced while my husband was spending so much time in the hospital. If having a black president doesn't do anything else for us, it has encouraged black people to step up and take their rightful place among the whites.
I know that this will probably create a furor with some of our members. But before you condemn me for saying what I have said, ask yourself just what your honest to goodness truthful feelings are.
Thank you Wilma for posting that. I won't say any more except to say that's how it is here Newark too. It is nice isn't it? We went to two parties over the weekend. We have wonderful new neighbors just across the street, with four kids from elementary through high school. The house is once again alive with laughter and kids playing. (The delightful lady who had lived there before finally died at 92 after raising three boys there.) She would be so pleased to see the house young again.They had a house warming party ( We had already met them of course) and the neighbors came, as well as a lot of their friends from Greenbelt Maryland. I took her a big bag of fresh veggies as she is vegetarian. He now works at UD. We gave them a log for their fireplace and they gave us a funny look. I said "Well, you did say it was a house "warming" party." Then they got it. Then yesterday we went to a "'39 again" birthday party for a nurse friend who just turned 40. Her husband is a doctor who works in the ER at Einstein Hospital in Philly.They call their ER "the knife and gun club" and I'm sure I don't have to explain why. We have a lot of mutual friends so it was a lot of fun. Dave's father is about 73 and also a chemist and reminds me so much of my father. We tried to solve all the worlds problems but didn't get very far. Tonight we go help with firehouse Bingo again and we are keeping a close eye on a storm that may cause trouble over the weekend.
Busy weekend for me, we went to the figure eight races Saturday night. Had a great time, lots of entertainment almost back to back. As well as the car races, they had lawnmower races, fourwheeler races, a womens foot race and foot races for the kids. That was fun; they seperated the kids by age groups then had them run to the other end of the course where they had sprinkled dollar bills on the ground. When the dollars were all picked up, the kids who missed out all got a dollar too. That was fun to watch. We sat very close to the fence and got showered with mud over and over. The most entertaining car race was the two man; where one driver controls the gas, and the other controls the brakes and steering. That was fun, and the regular races were great with a fantastiic final and the evening was topped off with the powderpuff race.
Last night we went to Longton for fifth Sunday service, always enjoyable. I got to visit with Judy for a little and see lots of people I know. Had cake and ice cream, (yum), although it was a little tough to sing on a full tummy. :P Great week end. Sitting here waiting for the water to come back on, they have a break somwhere.
Ms Bear, I missed your post awhile ago. I am trying to behave myself, but when I look out and see the ground covered with apples, it is hard to stay inside. I am hoping for the 20/20 vision that I had last Feb. when I got my driver's license renewed. The doctor isn't promising anything except that the hole won't get any bigger. I can discern color and movement through the bubble in my eye, but not figures or letters yet. It might be as much as six weeks before I know just what vision there will be.
How long do you have to keep your head down? Glad to hear it's going well so far but apples would be awfully tempting.Perhaps some kind soul will come pick up some for you.
Hey Six, I know mud is supposed to be good for your skin, but that's a fun way to get a mud pack facial. Sounds like a really great weekend. We're going to heat up again this week, up the the 90s again. I'm ready for some cooler fall weather.
Oh my gosh Diane, when I got undressed for bed that night, mud balls fell out of my underwear! LOL! ;D
edie you are funny! I was just outside looking at my flowers, etc and noticed we could use a nice rain.
Auto racing isn't my cup of tea. I am glad you had a good time.
I did not do anything today. I did have my walk and stopped at the community garden to check on tomato's and did find some cherry and roma that hadn't been picked yet. So I am having a small one with my lettuce salad tonight.
I tell myself if I have a healthy salad for supper, I can have ice cream for my bedtime and save my calories for then.
It was a fine night last night. Always enjoy 5-Sunday. I don't go to them out of town as I have too much trouble with the lights and limit myself to not too much driving at night.
Nice to see you, again. Now, I am pretty sure I can pick you out in a crowd. LOL Nice singing by the way!
Uh, Six, those weren't the cheeks I meant, but whatever. ;D I haven't been to figure 8 in years but I remember it was sure fun to watch. Cecil County Dragway next door in Maryland used to have them, and Demolition Derbies and lots of various classes of drag racing. I didn't know much about the cars and drivers but it was a fun date night thing to do.
These folks are from a raceway at Newkirk, Oklahoma. They do have a website; www.Badasracecar.com, with lots of pictures posted. And I did appreciate the family oriented turn to the program. There were no fights, and I only heard one off color comment from a driver. And yes, Diane, I do have lovely cheeks; all four (ahem). Lol!
Me
Today, I woke up feeling great. By 9:AM I started spiking a fever, my throat was starting to get irritated and the fever just went up and up. Not sure where it stopped at.
Both arms were aching and that concerned me. My whole body, legs, back and arms were trying to stretch like I was spasming and I did have a couple of
episodes that tried to get me to "Holler Uncle"
I use the strip thingy that shows I have a temp and when I checked it it was around 102.
So, I called Irene, across the sidewalk, and told her what was happening and asked if she would check on me in a half-hour.
The dogs were out on trees and was ok, so I just passed out. ( I think) I heard Irene when she stopped to check. I did have to get up and hit the john twice and was having muscle spasms and just plain feeling nasty.
Heard the dogs bark a couple of times.no problem and my phone woke me, but I let it ring, knew I couldn't walk to it without passing out...........important they will call back
I have started a new medicine for copd Advair and am wondering if that was the culprit?
Right now I feel whipped. but am here and I hope it will pass real soon.
Have a meeting tonight I would like to go to........this weekend is our annual (22) years of me keeping score and watching some great and some not so great softball games.
I am heading back to my rest. Guess I need to eat, not sure what. I did have a peanut-butter on raisin bread this morning.........and really not wanting any food. Wish I had some yoghurt, that I might be able to eat.
I will keep you up to date...........and ask you all to start praying that this is just a tempory illness.
Hugs and God bless
Judy
ALWAYS something.
The one in the family who never ever gets sick! Well~~ guess what! From all the wonderful weekend wet kisses I got from Mason~my 3 yr old grandson, I now have his horrible cold. I really mean it! I never get sick...ever! But this has grabbed me by the head and throat and is making a believer out of me. ~~and I mean, real good!
Plus~~While I'm whining.... I got bit on the back of my left hand by a spider 2 times and it is nasty as hell looking. I don't think it was a brown... but nasty just the same.. Soaked it in peroxide and will be putting a potatoe poultice on it later .. Right now I have DMSO on it.usually that heals things up immediately..
PLUS.. Dove season opened up today and I didn't go! First one I have missed in a long time.. There isn't any doves much as no one planted anything other than beans and corn and what milo is planted isn't cut yet.. so hunting may be late this year. Just as well~~ as I feel like so much dog poo that I wouldn't have gone anyway.
Sporting Clays League starts tomorrow night at Flint Oak. .. THAT I will not miss~~no matter what! I will be there if I have to drag myself on my hands and knees with my shotgun trailing behind me. But the thought of my gun going off by my pounding sinus head is something I'm not looking forward to much.
Kjell is gone to Arizona.. so none is here to listen to me whimper....
So~~~ thank you all for listening to my whining and moaning. I'm all done for awhile .. tune in tomorrow..I'm sure I will have more where this come from.. LOL
Judy, I hope this goes away quickly. If you feel worse, get yourself to the doctor. Please.
Still getting used to the Granddaughter's new kindergarten schedule. Four days a week she gets out at 1:30, Wednesdays like today she gets out an hour earlier. On our way home from Ventura last weekend, we passed by the famous Santa Monica pier with the huge Ferris Wheel. We have never taken the time to go and ride it, but today we shall take the GD and go ride it. And, we enjoyed being away from home so much last weekend, we have made reservations for another trip this weekend. Consequently, A Slice of Wry won't get posted for a couple of days, but I will make it up to you. Getting away from the in-laws is an undeniably wonderful highlight of going away. There is a saying here, "Mi Casa es Su Casa" meaning my house is your house, and they tend to take that literally. ::)
Larryj
Judy, given your history, please give your doctor a call. I would not expect this from a change in meds.
I took today off to get ready to go to Moline Friday. But all I have done is lay out here in my tent and enjoy the beautiful, cool rain. Now I have the vision of Teresa crawling on hands and knees with her shotgun all the way to Flint oaks to process. HA HA HA
Very funny Roma.... :(
thanks everyone for your caring.
I just had another sleep...............almost 2 hours. I will go to doctor if it isn't better tomorrow
May need to wait till Friday. Shirely isn't in the office except Monday and Friday.
I did tell people I would miss the meeting tonight. Just business meeting and altho I really enjoy it, don't want to expose anyone nor get exposed to anything else.
Teresa, yesterday you were talking about streaking through your neighborhood. today you are crawling to Flint Oaks, what YA going to do tomorrow? May need to come watch.................LOL
Uh...Maybe not! You are both fighting bugs. If you get together will the bugs get stonger and attack someone else even worse? ;)
Honest that's just a joke, please don't get mad at me.
Teresa, When you are at Flint Oak go ahead and have a Porterhouse steak and a couple of White Russians and tell Brenda to put them on my tab. ---------------------Yea right--see how far you get with that line of crap. :)
I'm printing it off and leaving out the last sentence so Brenda will do just that.. ! ha
Actually I took a long hot shower then just went to bed and fell sound asleep ( again) and the doorbell rang.. at first I wasn't going to answer it but it rang again and so I threw my house robe on and crept into the living room to peek at who was there... There was Debbie at the door.
I cracked it just a bit and told her she didn't want what I had..
Bless her heart~~ She held out a steaming hot bucket of fresh made chicken soup.
What a wonderful gesture.... She is so busy at the Donut shop and with everything else.. and took the time to make this!
Deb~~It was absolutely delicious! I ate 2 big bowls and will have some more later on tonight.. and it actually made me feel better..
You are an angel.. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
I envy you. I had a bowl of oatmeal this afternoon and a half of a cantaloupe for supper.
I tried to get some yoghurt but the milk man didn't leave any this week. Might eat another bowl of
cereal later. Have to take my evening meds and not suppose to take them on an empty tummy.
And, Diana, I don't get upset when someone is just being herself. I hope mine is just a bug. 24 hour would suit.
Heading back to my couch. I canceled my meeting tonight. No sense exposing any of them to what I have nor get a new one.
If I didn't feel ( and look) like something the cats used for a play toy..and discarded..... I would share and try to bring some down your way. Deb made a big container of it.. buuuut... after tonight~~there probably wont be much left. ;D But its the thought of sharing that counts..right? :angel:
Well Teresa, aren't you lucky to have Deb close by? Glad it made you feel better. Judy, I hope you are feeling better and hope it is just a bug and not a reaction to your new meds.
I stopped at Dr yesterday after work, has a very small sore on finger that got worse and sorer as the day went on. He said he thought it was Staph, gave me a tetnus shot and put me on antibiotic. Discussed high blood pressure, told him my shoulder has been hurting for about a month and muscles are very sore. A prescription for anti-inflamatory, muscle relaxer and darvacet and have to go back to make sure blood pressure comes back down. It was only 178/80. Just took it here at home and it is much lower and I slept really good last night.
Isn't it fun getting older. Always something to talk about.
Teresa, if you would STOP looking in the mirror you wouldn't know what you look like.
and thanks for the thought, but I would rather keep my bug, do'nt want anybody elses bug.
I won't starve, just no appetite and not wanting to cook. This late I am going to bed.
I hope you and I are almost 100% tomorrow. Can't wish for the 100, wouldn't know how to act if that was so.
.
Oh great, now I'm sick too! I went to work this morning, against my better judgement, stayed 2 hours and came home. Doctor appointment at 2. Whatever this is makes you feel like someone kicked the hell out of ya! I ache all over and just feel horrible!--Jen
that it does and wait till the day after.........Feel like a limp noodle and life must go on. I did do the wash today and went up to nurse, bp is low so that stands to reason. Must go back up the street soon, the milk truck just got here and I need to restock my fridge.....long weekend coming.
Hope you feel better. Go to bed and or sack out on sofa.
Maybe my extreme aches and pains are not the result of being forced to lie quietly on my back for 30 minutes while the surgeon did things to my eye. Maybe I am having some of what the rest of you have. Nah! This happens to me everytime my body has to go through something different than what it is used to. Back to the pain pills. Wish I had more of the high octane kind.
Larry, I want to know about your ferriswheele ride when you get back!!! My daughter took me to the Santa Monica Pier last year when I was visiting, and were ate lunch and was going to ride the ferris wheel --- well, wouldn't you know, it was going to open the next day!!! Guess it is quite an experience!!!
Myrna
Myrna, when we left the valley after picking up the granddaughter, it was close to 90 degrees. The hour and half ride to Santa Monica was okay and when we got there the temp was around 70 degrees. Having never been there (sad after living in the LA area for 45 years) I was amazed at all the rides. I thought my wife and GD would just go on a few. I wound up buying an all day pass for GD and my wife would buy individual tickets for those she went on. I only rode the ferris wheel to settle a .50 bet that I would do it. GD rode everything, some of them twice, and the bungee-cord three times. She is 5 years old! It got cloudier and the fog was coming so we decided to eat dinner and go home much to the disappointment of the GD. Many places to eat, but we chose the Bubba Gump Shrimp House (remember the movie?) and had a delicious fish dinner. The Santa Monica pier is the unofficial end of route 66. We got home late so the GD spent the night here in "her room", but she was out before we even got home. All in all a great day that will force me to eat rice and beans for the next two weeks. :laugh:
Larryj
P.S. Concerning the ferris wheel, at first I was disappointed because the attendants seem to be loading people on two cars at a time and not necessarily in any kind of order. But then they kept it going for a long time. Being on the end of the pier, it was a fantastic view of the ocean and beach. I would guesstimate the height of the wheel to be around 60 to 70 feet.
Larry, I was disappointed that I didn't get to ride, as she said, it appears to go out over the ocean when you are riding! Sounds like you had a great time! It is really very pretty there! I always liked to ride the ferris wheels. Rode the huge one at the Houston Stock Show last spring with my son and grandchildren. It was quite tall, but enclosed, but we were glad for the enclosure, as it was raining lightly when we were there!
Myrna
Larry,
Right before I went to Nam I took a bus to Long Beach where my brother in laws shipped was docked. He took me to a place called the Pike. Is it still there ? Took me on some ride called a wild rat or mouse. It was terrible. I would take another tour in the Nam jungles than get back on that ride !!! They had a booth where you got so many marbles for a quarter and shot whiskey bottles with a Beenie Flipper (sling shot ). Them west coasties sucked at shooting a beenie flipper. I won the biggest prize they had. A ceramic donkey. They mailed it back home here and Joyce a box full of shards.
I am looking forward to coming to Moline tomorrow but I had better be taking my EmergenC because it sounds like you are all dropping like flies.
Roma Jean, Make sure and bring your dancing shoes! There is a street dance in Severy Sat night.
Judy, my official diagnosis is tonsillitis and bronchitis. I'm off work til Tuesday. Got me some antibiotics and some tea and I'm ready to go to bed! Hope you're feeling better! (You too, T)...
My excitement for the week is recovering partitions off of a computer for someone.
We're watching the hurricane, which is starting to make the usual expected turn to the north but it's far enough off shore not to bother us too much. Huge waves and undertow and riptides for our beach people though, so the beaches are already closed. Cape Hatteras, which is always expecting hurricane hits has already evacuated. We're clear up at the very top of the Chesapeake Bay, so we won't get much of anything. But there are more storms forming out there so we'll have to keep watching.
Steve, what is "recovering partitions?" I'm a computer dummy so I don't know what that means.
I guess mine was the old flu! Or a summer virus, or just the crud!
My tonsils were removed when I was 6. I guess I had endless sore throats and that was when it was a rule to remove them early.
My bronchitis days stopped when I stopped the smoking. (Now, I have a slight (beginning copd) and may be due to all the allergies I have, but for the sake of diagnosis they are calling it copd.
I feel better, not worth a hoot today and looking forward to my bed.
Started to take a nap this afternoon and my sister called, I would rather talk to her than sleep so we did and then I was out of the notion.
Got to listen to our bodies. If I force a nap, will not sleep worth a dern come night time. I chose to sleep at night.
Hope all of you are feeling better. Not fun being ill..........Roma, if you are looking for something else to do this weekend. The 22nd annual Dyer Coed Softball tournament in Longton is going on........Starts at 8AM Saturday and plays until all 8 teams play the other. Good (sort of) ball playing and all are related to some one from Longton. We are on our third generation playing this year.......16 and up. (OH, I score-keep as long as I can sit up and see)
Riding Ferris wheels reminds me of the Elk County Fair. I would always ask the guy running the Ferris wheel to stop it when I got to the top. Some of the young ladies I took to the fair were totally afraid of the Ferris wheel and when it stopped at the top, they would hold on for dear life!
Jar, I well remember the Pike. It was located in Long Beach and sadly is no longer there. The roller coaster was one of the best. That area now is the site of the Long Beach Aquarium which we took the GD to some months back. The Queen Mary is docked fairly close by and the place where Howard Hughes stored the Spruce Goose is still there although the "Goose" was moved up north. Some of that area is where they hold the Toyota Auto Races each year. There were a lot of military people there as the Long Beach Naval Station was close by. It is now closed. There used to be a place where you could walk out on a jetty and watch the navy ships come in. It featured a helicopter ride which took you all around the harbor. Some of the area was added to expand the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Time marches on. There used to be a place called Marine land, similar to Sea World in San Diego. It was closed years ago. There was another place that I think was called ".................deer park?" It featured elephant rides and camel rides--it closed a long time ago. The stalwarts remain------Disneyland and its sister park, Knotts Berry Farm, which used to just be a place to visit the shops and watch the stagecoach get held up. Knotts finally put in rides to compete with Disneyland. To the north of LA is Six Flags Magic Mountain. If you go to San Diego, then there is the aforementioned Sea World, Old town which all the Mexican flavor, much like Olvera Street in downtown LA. We do not lack for excitement around here.
Larryj
Larry, the Long Beach Aquarium is quite interesting. Our daughter took us there on our first visit to Long Beach.
The Queen Mary is quite interesting. One of our neighbors, here in Bartlesville, was in the Canadian Navy in WWII and said he was on the Queen Mary when he shipped out to Europe. It was converted to take the troops to Europe. He said it was a fast ship for that time and they didn't worry about being attacked.
They also film a lot of movies there in Long Beach. Our daughter was married at the Long Beach Museum of Art there. The grounds made a beautiful setting and look out over the ocean for the wedding.
One time when I was out there, our daughter took me to the Gene Autry Museum. Have you been there? I found it very interesting.
Myrna
Nope, the Gene Autry Museum is another one of those places I haven't seen. We have a plethora of museums here, including the Southwest Museum which features mostly Native American artifacts, MOCA--Museum of Contemporary Art, MOMA--Museum of Modern Art, La Brea Tar Pits museum and bookstore, the Wax Museum in Orange County which features wax replicas of all your favorite stars, one or two different movie and film museums in Hollywood, and probably a bunch more I can't think of right now without looking it up. I can proudly, or sadly, say I have not been to any of them except for the La Brea Tar Pit museum and I only went there with a girl I was dating at the time because she wanted to go there.
Larryj
I know the feeling, Larry. Sometimes we travel long distances and spend big money to see wonderful sites and then ignore what is in our own backyard. There are even places in Oklahoma City we haven't visited yet. Rodney and I are beginning to take some day trips and weekend trips around Oklahoma to explore and enjoy the variety of cultures, the unique history, and the broad range of natural settings. We did this a couple of years ago across small-town northern Kansas and had a great time. We had lived in SE Kansas our entire lives and knew nothing about the rest of our home state.
Many years ago I went to an amusement park on a beach near San Diego, I think it was Mission Beach. We rode several rides and one of them was a roller coast that went out over the ocean and it was so much fun. Had a great time until we rode the Tilt a Whirl.
I want to go back to Arizona as a tourist, I lived there for 25 years and only took the kids to see the Grand Canyon one time. So much I still want to see there. I have been here in the Houston area for 27 years and there is a lot here I haven't seen. Will retire after the first of the year and will start going.
Congratulations on your approaching retirement!
Thank you, Diane. I am really looking forward to it, am going to get some of this fabric I have been buying used up. Need to spend some time getting all my genealogy notes organized and then see what I can add to it. Finish getting scrapbooks made for each childs family, am planning to spending time with two youngest granddaughters doing that. They aren't very young anymore so I need to make time for that before they grow up and leave home, one is already in high school and interested in sewing so I want to take her to quilt shows.
Might even spend some time getting the yard fixed up again. It used to be so pretty when my husband spent a couple of hours a day working in it and we both spent at least one day a week on it. I just don't have the time or energy to do that.
Congrats on the upcoming retirement, Ms. Bear. I have been retired for close to five years now. I was lost at first because the retirement was kind of sudden and I hadn't given much thought to what I wanted to do. I read a lot of books, keeping the local bookstore in business. Then I was hit with medical problems which kept me tied down for a while. As I mentioned, last week we went up to Ventura, about 2 hours north of where we live and really enjoyed ourselves. So much so, we are going again tomorrow to Oxnard which is just this side of Ventura. There is a Best Western Motel there that is really nice with a free breakfast and this time I get to take my laptop with me! We have stayed here many times before. We are planning on doing more things around home with the GD in the future. The Los Angeles County Fair (supposedly the biggest county fair in the US) starts tomorrow and we will try to take her to that also.
Larryj
I would love to go to Ventura and Oxnard again, it is so pretty there. The weather was just perfect all the time and so much to do. We lived in Oxnard, Ventura and Camarillo many years ago and my youngest son was born in Oxnard. I remember the Avocado trees in the parking lot of the J C Penney store, not sure if that was in Oxnard or Ventura, and the poinsettas that were taller than the houses. That was a long time ago, my son is 42 now.
We lived on a farm at outside of Ventura and could smell the ocean, had to have a water softener because the water was so hard, couldn't drink it and the bleach turned it orange and made big splotches on the clothes. Funny what you still remember 40 years later.
Lived in town in Oxnard and the oldest daughter started to Kindergarden there. My neighbor had the prettiest roses in her yard and griped about how much work they were and I wondered without asking why she had them. She sure had a good laugh when some young punk ran through my yard and jumped the fence into her back yard and landed in the roses, she said that made all the work and time worth it so see him well scratched to explain to the police when they caught him. The judge was satisfied with the identification of him and they got him for burglary. Enough memories for tonight.
Whoops! I goofed. The motel is in Camarillo, not Oxnard. I forgot that until I saw the previous post.
So, I am up early. So is my sister-in-law and she is telling me all of her problems, you know, the kind of conversation where one person talks and all you have to do is nod your head every few minutes. Lord, would you please get me packed and out of here?
I am sooooo looking forward to this weekend.
Larryj
Larry, I hope you have a wonderful weekend. And don't forget to nod at the right time.
Ms Bear, I really enjoyed your memories and Larry have a great weekend. The storm is long gone and it pulled a wonderful Canadian high in behind. It was nice to be able to sit on the little back deck with the mosquitoes all blown away. Everyone one around here has thrown open their windows to enjoy nature's real air. But ragweed season has started so we'll see how much sneezing we do. ;D Enjoy the long weekend everybody!
Ugh! Ragweed season is certainly here, been sneezing all week and woke up with a sore throat this morning. Had a rough day yesterday; my little chihuahua has been sick and wasn't getting any better, even with all my usual nursing. We went to the vet early yesterday morning where the diagnosis was the beginning of liver failure. She was given lots of fluid under the skin and put on antibiotics. And then we went back late in the afternoon for more fluid under the skin. She looked like a saggy baggy elephant, but after lots of urination and drinking more water, she felt better. She even shared a little of my hamburger for supper. Later last night I cooked some of the ground round that Julie had on sale, (thanks Julie), with some rice and mixed in a little cottage cheese. She ate a little of this, and a couple of hours later asked for more and finished the bowlful. She kept all that down and slept well all night. I am supposed to call the vet later and she will decide if we need to flush some more. I am very tired, didn't sleep well the two previous nights so will probably take an afternoon nap today. Church tomorrow may be iffy, but things are looking up. :)
Is this one of your little senior citizens? Glad she's a bit better.
yeeeeaahhhhh! We have arrived, are in the room, and my laptop works here----------------first time I ever tried this. Yeeeeaaahhh!
Larryj
Diane, Minnie Jane is 17 as of July 3. She has been a pretty healthy little gal with the exception of tummy problems probably related to the liver problem she is currently having. Happily she ate good again this morning, and feels like her body temp is approaching normal; it was low yesterday. She is also slowing down on the water consumption. As soon as both outputs start functioning properly, I will say that we dodged the bullet this time. Dr.Fechter had me call her today so that she could decide if we need to flush some more. She said that it sounds like we do not need to do anything more but to call her if anything new happens. I know that I will have to part with her some time in the future, but I am just not ready yet.
Six, sure glad she's giving you some more time to be together.
Larry, congratulations on your successful internet hook up. Isn't it fun to be away and yet not leave your friends behind? So what's fun to see in Camarillo?
Well, there is a shopping center around the corner which has a restaurant called "Eggs 'n' Things, just about the greatest breakfast you could ever have. On the other side of the freeway, the Camarillo Outlet Mall, which we stopped at last week on the way home and of course, the BEACH.
When we left our house, the temp was around 88. We drove across the San Gabriel Valley into the Glendale-Burbank area and on through the San Fernando Valley to Thousand Oaks where there is a traditional pit stop for our family -- has been for many years.
It is a McDonalds and we stop for the bathrooms and sometimes we eat and sometimes just get something to drink. The temp at Thousand Oaks was 106. We drove over the hill and into the Camarillo area and the temp dropped 22 degrees to 84!
First order of the day-------------take a nap!
Larryj
I have had a very good day! I think it is about time.
No my allergies are acting up badly, but my inhalers seem to be helping.............
This is the 22 annual Dyer Coed Softball tournament time and I was there to start the games this morning. Sat alarm for 5 but my inner alarm kept waking me up before time.........1AM nature called,
3 thought it was time to get up, looked at clock, went back to sleep, 3:45, woke again, checked clock, 4, same thing, 4:30 I gave up and got up.
Dogs were excited to have me up. breakfast was early this morning and Scooter would rather eat than sleep, and never, ever refuses his meals. Unless he is sick. That is a different story.
So, get things together, post on forum and take shower, than slowly get car loaded with needed things. I did take a sweat shirt, a wind breaker.keep 2 blankets in car, took pillow.
Oh did I tell you I keep score and in the building it is breezy and has a back door and a wide window we can see game and believe me it gets cold in there.
OK you get the picture..I did take enough of the right jackets and stayed comfy. until the dust started getting stirred and then my allergies got active.
The games have been very good. A couple of the teams had trouble getting their players there but the finally showed up. and when I came home around 7:30 all games were on time with the final one due to be played at 10.
I am not too tired and the weather has been perfect. Not too cold, not too hot and as of when I left no injurys, except minor ones and tomorrow there will be a lot of stiff and sore weekend warriors.
That was my day. I sat out and visited with my friends, special friend Sharon and her family and anyone else who would talk. I got lots of hugs from people I hadn't seen since last year. A few of the young people are still glad to see me and act it...........and I really love what I do and what they do.
When the games first started, I did play on a team. Not welll, but played and enjoyed myself. then I started getting hurt, not bad, but sense enough to think about quitting. then I started helping with the books and it just grew into a super once a year job. This has led to me scorekeeping for the highschool, but as long as I can see and sit up will do it.
Now I need to unwind, and get ready for tomorrow.
Edie, you are getting the virus I got last week, took the sap right out of me and I still don't have the stamina to be physical. but it is coming back. You pop a tylenol or whatever and rest. Course, I had no choice but to rest body just went low, very low. Lasts about a day or so. hang in there.
Boy, my hands has missed typing today..............Have a super Sunday. I hope I can post devotions tomorrow, if not will be back Monday, the Good Lord willing, and the creek is dry.
Prayers for your sweet dog Six dogs.
Went to visit my Mother today. It was such a lovely day we decided to go for a little drive. We went to Dexter to Henry's candy. On south to Shidler, OK. Then we went a little farther south to Cushing, east to Drumright, north to Pawhuska and had supper at Bad Brad's BBQ then back to her house at 10:00 P.M and now I am back in Piedmont America. Maybe 458 miles is more than a little drive, but we had fun and blew the dust off.LOL
Greatguns, that sounds like a great drive. I am sure your mother enjoyed it. I haven't been to any of those places but enjoy a good drive in any area.
It's a beautiful drive! Totally opposite of the "flat Oklahoma, flat Kansas" image.
I was just looking up Lorraine in Ellsworth County. They lost a fire fighter. Very sad.
... Headed to our fire house soon to put away the kids coloring books, hats, magnets, stickers and and adult literature that came in for fall. The national fire prevention topic this year is "Smoke Detectors, A Sound You Can Live With." I'm going to spend the afternoon stamping our fire company name on the literature so people know where it came from.
Great, that sounds like a wonderful drive. I'd love to take a drive out to the Ozarks this fall but I can't seen to find time to schedule it. Also want to go down to Cape Hatteras, an 8 hour drive, but if this is going to be a busy hurricane season we may wait until the spring fish run. They do get Red Drum and the huge Black Drum there but I've never tried for them.
Diane, I will think about you while I am there in October. I will be in the Bentonville area the second week in October which is also the week of all the Fall Festivals and Craft Fairs. Time with three of my children and three grandchildren, four granddogs and get to meet a new future daughter-in-law. She will have that week off so we will be hitting all the craft fairs while everyone else is working. Northwest Arkansas is so pretty in October, it is my favorite time of year to be there.
My husband and I used to take a two day trip to northwestern Arkansas in October. We liked the apple orchards and of course all the pretty foliage. One year we were visiting with the owner of a fruit stand when his college daughter came in, kind of breathless as teenagers get. She had just driven the highway from Missouri south to Eureka Springs and was feeling a little frustrated. Her father asked her about the drive down and her reply was, "It was fine except for all the leafy crawlers holding up traffic." He tried to shush her, but we had to laugh as we had just asked him about the tree that had the bright red foliage. If I remember right, it was a sassafras tree.
Well, the time has come to pack it up and check out. Sadly, we have to go home. Not being in a rush, we will not take the interstate freeway, but instead take the coast highway (CA-1) which runs along the coast and the beaches. Speaking of which, we never found time to get to the beach yesterday, but it was also a little too cool to go. We may stop for a while at one of the state beaches on the way. Last week, we stayed at the Sheraton in Ventura and my wife discovered these "wonderful pillows" and after coming home, called the hotel and inquired about them. She found out that we could purchase them from the hotel, so yesterday we drove the eleven miles there and bought three. In talking to the head housekeeper, she informed us that the Holiday Express next door was a part of their chain and we should stay there sometime, because it has a better view of the boat harbor. So we went there on the way out and made reservations for next week. Last night, we drove back to Ventura and had dinner at the seafood place we loved so much last week. It has been a nice weekend and I hate to go home, but there are granddaughters to take care of and pets to feed. But, we will come back next week!
Larryj
Nothing like a little mini vacation to recharge the old batteries. We went up to Kennett Square PA to have lunch with one of my life long girlfriends and her husband. She either knows or is related to everyone in Chester County so she has the scoop on everyone. One of my oldest friends has been diagnosed with stage three pancreatic cancer so I don't think he has much longer.Very sad. We had a little more excitement at the Longwood Family Restaurant than we had planned. They have a nice second floor covered porch for good weather and today was perfect for eating up there. When the waitress brought the four platters she had them on a big serving tray that she set down on a tray stand. When she picked up the first two it left the tray out of balance. She tried to grab them all but the second two then flipped up in the air almost in slow motion and came down with our wraps and fries all over the place. She was really embarrassed. It gave us more time to talk as we waited for replacements. ;D
Back to Springfield. Had a peaceful stay in Moline. Great visit with Pat Mc I think Chloe, my Jack Russell, felt she had made a new friend.
Larry, your weekend sounds fabulous! And Diane I still live in hopes of coming to your neck of the woods someday. I love when you people tell about your parts of the world.
I do , too. I know that I won't have much chance of getting far from home anymore. So, please, keep me entertained with your accounts of your outings.
Well, I can't say that flying fries are all that exciting, but it did light up the moment. I'm sure the poor girl figured her tip flew with the fries. We actually gave her a bit more because she was so upset. I love hearing about other people's travels too.
I doubt if any of us will ever get to see all the wonderful places some of us get to go so it is nice to know we can see our beautiful country through each other's eyes.
Larry, I was 10 when we moved to Arizona from Oregon. We took the train from Salem to Los Angelos and then through Needles to Buckeye, AZ and were lucky enough to get to ride in the scenic car. Don't remember what it was called but it had a lot of glass and it was a wonderful trip. We got off the air conditioned train at Buckeye at 7 am early in June and it was 98 degrees. We went to a restaurant for breakfast and my dad told us not to drink the water. We were used to Oregon water that was always cold and good, the AZ was warm even with ice in it and tasted like we had taken a drink from the salt shaker. We wanted to get back on the train and go home. I remember most of the trip from Salem to Los Angelos was along the coast and it was so pretty.
I really enjoy taking a train --you can see a lot of country and not have to worry about the weather and the traffic. Last fall, a niece of Mary's and I was getting married at Lake Geneva, WI. Mary, Jerry, Frank & I caught the Southwest Flyer at Lawrence, KS and went to Chicago, changed trains, and went to Milwaukee, and then took a shuttle back to Lake Geneva. It was late October and the trees, etc. were pretty. The only thing, that we saw that was sad was the crops across Illinois had not been harvested as it was too wet, - water was standing in the fields. Anyway, on the way back, we all spent most of our time in the observation car and had a great time just visiting and watching the countryside. We hope we can do another trip sometime.
Myrna
This is such a wonderful thread. What a nice way to end this Labor Day.
We are home again and sleeping in our own bed again, but, hey, we got new pillows! On the way back, as I mentioned, we chose the coast route, commonly referred to around here as Pacific Coast Highway or PCH. This road takes you along the cliffs above the ocean and next to the beaches. In Malibu, where movie stars live, there are houses built right on the sand with stilts to keep them above the water. We got as far as Malibu State Beach when we decided not to let the trip go without a stop on a beach. We walked about 200 yards down a path to the beach and while there were lots of people there, it wasn't crowded. We set up our chairs, got out our books and relaxed. There are tide pools there where you can stand on the small rocks and look for small sea creatures. We didn't see any, but didn't want to walk on the mossy rocks too far out. Besides, I was just as happy in my chair next to all the pretty young girls who insisted on sun-bathing laying on their stomachs with their top straps off. :o Getting old though, I did manage to read a chapter in my book in the 90 minutes we were there. The real highlight of that beach trip was a massive yacht anchored off the coast. When I got home I looked it up and was amazed at what I read. I can't seem to get the web site on here so just type in Yacht at Malibu. That will tell you all about it.
Larryj
300 Mil? pocket change! Whew ! That's some tub toy.
Forgot to mention that the area we were at is a huge farming area. We stopped and bought some oranges, avocados, strawberries (she is going to make strawberry jam!) and nectarines. Driving through this area, you see fields and fields of strawberries covered with plastic sheets (this time of the year) and at first glance you think these are huge ponds, but its just the bluish plastic sheets stretching for a long ways. There were also pumpkin patches with jumbo size pumpkins in them.
Larryj
Thanks for the ride-along, Larry. Loved your beach story...........some day a dream of mine is to see
either ocean longer than 15 minutes and God willing I will.
Oh, I bet the fruit was/is wonderful.
Well now I'll have to make a trip to the pumpkin patch this year. ;D
I made a trip out back to the tomato patch this morning.Today is tomato canning day.
I have accepted the fact that my traveling days are over, but there is one thing I would really like to do. That is, spend a week on the coast in Washington, watching the ocean and the weather coming in, etc. I had a couple of hours one year and it only called for more and more. Unfortunately, we never got back there, but I did get to see the Grand Canyon and the desert in Arizona, saw real live saguaro, cactus wrens, etc. Loved that, too.
I'm waiting for the next batch of toms to heat so I can slip their skins, so I'll pop on for a minute.We loved the Grand Canyon too. It's so big it's hard to describe. My sister in law and husband finally decided to make their last permanent move to Fountain Hills, north of Scottsdale on Nov.15.They have had a home here and a condo there for a number of years. Both their kids are settled there so they finally decided to go. I'll miss them terribly as they are really all that was left here of close family. We'll go visit of course, but it just won't be the same.
What am I doing for excitement today???
Reading Pocahontas coach under investigation here on the forum.
;D :D ;D :D ;D
(It's been awhile since I checked in there. Wow!)
Other than that, I'm just waiting for the rain to come. It's eerie that we're getting flood warnings before the rain.
Hope it comes AFTER choir tonight. ;)
I've been reading all those posts too. It's really sad. We've had the same here too, and it makes all teachers worry. Someone I knew very well, or so I thought, just went away for 20 years for child internet porn. He and his wife were foster parents and he had a photography studio! I really understand those parents concerns, but how does anyone sort out the true from the false, from a cover up to a mean trick to just plan hurtful gossip? It sounds like he showed up at that meeting already mad and it went down hill from then. His behavior sure didn't help any. I wonder what the police really know. The actual board meeting will probably make national news at this rate!
Maybe that is what they need to do, bring in the reporters. I have heard nothing on the area news about either of the Elk county teachers that are currently in the midst of all this distrust. If a child cannot trust his teacher, whom can he trust? And no, I do not live in Longton, nor do I have school age children. However, I am an Elk county resident and want a safe school environment for the children.
Sixsdogsmom,
In regard to the media coverage on the West Elk teacher that has the charges in Wallace County, that was reported in the Prairie Star. That teacher is also on administrative leave with pay and that teacher is in the process of going to court in that county. In case no one knows where Wallace County is, is sits right on the Kansas/Colorado border and Sharon Springs is the county seat.
With all due respect Janet, I would hardly call The Prarie Star a major player in the media world. This is a very localised publication, and I do appreciate the coverage by that paper. Sometimes you need to call in a larger player in the field to accomplish what needs to be accomplished. Was there a reporter at the citizens meeting on Monday, and will there be one present at the school board meeting? Sometimes the powers that be suddenly find their consience when confronted by a reporter.
Diane, I know you are going to miss not having family close by but now you have an excuse to go to Arizona. It is a very pretty state and so different from one part to another.
I don't have anyone in Elk County anymore but I can't imagine letting the children be thrown to the wolves. Those children are the future police officers, health care givers, teachers, store owners, city council members and school board members for Elk County and the education they get is the best chance they have for staying in Elk County. I am so glad to see everyone get so involved in this and I hope that someone will call Channel 2 and try to get them to come to the meeting or at least do a story on it.
The "Tour of Duty " runners came through Delaware this morning. It's a group of 26 Aussie and American police ,fire fighters and EMS that started out from the Santa Monica Pier on Aug.12. They each run a 6 hour turn and then rest in the support truck.They've had police and fire vehicle escorts through every state, stopped at the plane crash site in PA, stopped again at the pentagon, took their morning break at a fire station in Wilmington this morning. They will cross the Brooklyn Bridge early tomorrow with 160 bagpipers playing and be met by all the important dignitaries, and will arrive at "ground zero" later tomorrow.That's quite a trip! We have a service tomorrow morning at my firehouse, will lower the flag to half mast at 9:00 and will ring our big 1888 bell 343 times in memory of those firefighters who fell on 9-11. Tomorrow is Patriots Day. Never Forget.
My exciting day is just about at a stand still.
Friday is my day to work on bulletin and print it for Sunday.
Walking to the library this morning I saw my friends were still
at the cafe, so I stopped and "shot-the-breeze" with them and
then proceded to go to library and then back home to pick up
my walking buddy's and then we head to church and after printing
and folding bulletin. Pastor Dave and I chatted for awhile. No his wife
hasn't had the baby, she is ready and his parents are around to watch
the boys while they are birthing........
The dogs and I walked north a ways and it was pretty steamy and my breathing
was like a steam engine, so I cut it short and came home to do what was necessary
Nothing major.
I think tomorrow if it is cooler, I am going to tackle my closet as our church is putting
on a Free Clothing exchange the 25th and I must make room for (my) new altho slightly
used clothes...............also I keep messing the place up and it won't hurt to find fall
decorations and what ever else I have lost this summer.
Now, I am hanging' and debating taking a nap. Didn't sleep very well last night, and really prefer
sleeping at night.......not napping.
Hope all are healthy and enjoying the warmth and afternoon rest.
God bless
I am putting together a new computer desk for the house in Independence. Just taking my time, because I hate doing things like this. Then after it is put together, I have to unload the old one, move it out of the house, put the new one in the corner and start putting the computer and accessories back together again. What fun!!!!
Gosh~~ Wish I was there ... I would help you..
Not! hahahaha
Of course you would because you love me. LOL
Janet, every time go down town I think of you. One of the store windows on Main Street has a sign that says "Save the TaTas" ;D
I have a shirt from a Harley Davidson shop in Joplin that says on the front...Save the Ta Ta's. On the back it says..Big or small save them all.
This is a brown T-shirt with hot pink lettering. It was done for a fund raiser I believe. Anyway, I got one and I wear it quite a bit.
Janet, your project doesn't sound like much fun but I hope you will enjoy the new desk.
I am relaxing and trying to stay awake, since I don't have to work tomorrow I can stay up as late as I want or at least as late as I can keep my eyes open. Was supposed to give blood tomorrow but have been on anti-biotics so can't give this time, will go back to the Dr since I have had an allergic reaction to one of the new medications and I'm not sure which one. Doubleling up on the Zrtec is not helping enough so will go back to Dr., tired of not being able to get enough air.
Diane, your day tomorrow sounds very interesting. I don't know of any events planned for here tomorrow. I will go the the Museum and take some historical information that I found this week for the Military exhibit we are workiing on.
My daughter is here from Oklahoma and is out with her friends tonight and tomorrow afternoon after the visit to the Museum we will go to the Cemetery and take some flowers to my husbands grave. She wants some more pictures of him so we will spend some time going through pictures, a chance to hear some memories that I have forgotten.
Don't know if what I am doing today is going to be exciting.. but it will certainly be fun...
Heading to the field in a bit to go dove hunting..
Teresa, you just stay away from my side of town and my ringnecked doves. I would miss them at my feeder.
Today has really been fun. Have you ever tried to write checks with one eye? Now, Larry, I know I use my hands to write checks, not my eyes. The checks had to be written or I would have put them off for another week. Every day is seeing some improvement and the bubble in my eye is definitely smaller. I have learned though, to not hold my cup over my lap while pouring coffee.
I just finished one of my favorite yard chores.
I have taken it upon myself (with managements ok) to prune and get shrubs neaten up...or cut back completely what ever comes first.
I had been staring at a 'go your own way' rose bush; it could be lethal if you got too close.......and because the unit had been empty for a few months it did go its own way. Well, today it was cool enough and I had enough wind (allergies, at least) and it looks much better.
Still have bushes to get ready for fall, but I am learning to pace myself and you know when they wait, I usually see another place that needs help........LOL
So I think for rest of afternoon, I will find a football game, a nap or a book and rest on the sofa.
I would love to do something else out side, go somewhere. But, it isn't any fun alone and it would have to be close.
Next Saturday will be Mason's day and Blues on the Green, so there will be something to do here at home.
Hope you all have a great afternoon, what is left of it and a good evening.
Oh wilma, I had Bells Palsey once upon a time and if you know it part of your face stays fixed until it wears off.
I learned to drink coffee very carefully. With a straw you tend to get to the hottest part of the cup and it even burns through dentures........LOL.........Oh and drinking a can of beer does give you a buzz, much quicker.....LOL what an adventure.....after I knew it wasn't a stroke..
This too shall pass!
Well, I was going to do some heavy duty teasing of Wilma writing with her eyes, but she spoiled that.
A little story to tell------not that I want to bore you with my troubles, but hey, nothing else to do. Six years ago, my wife went to Idaho and rescued her sister from an abusive marriage and brought her here. Being the psychic that I am, I saw nothing but bad news with this, but, being married all these years, I have been well trained on when to keep my mouth shut (which is most of the time.) Anyhoo, Sis has been diagnosed as bi-polar and schizo-affective. Don't bother to look it up, she's wacko. She moved in with us and all was good until she cracked and went into the hospital. When she came out she decided to move somewhere else. Yea! That didn't last long and she was back for a few months and then left again not being able to get along with my wife, her sister. This happened again and at that time, my wife and I decided she was on her own and we would not enable her anymore. However, she got into a jam and had to come back against my wife's better wishes. Over the years I have told her that soon she would wear out her welcome as far as I was concerned. Within the last two months, her brain has switched to the manic state and she has become paranoid and just plain nasty. Last week upon returning home from our trip she had moved her things to a neighbor two doors down. Hooray! Two days later she called and asked if she could use the shower as the neighbor's didn't work very well. She came down in the evening and took her shower and then refused to leave the bathroom, pushing a chair that we have in there against the knob. No amount of talking was going anywhere and then she called the cops telling them she was being abused. So we went outside and waited for them. They went in and finally talked her out after she had been in there for three hours. The next day she had an appointment with her psych counselor. She went off on the counselor accusing her of trying to lock her up. So the counselor called the police and Sis was transported to the mental ward for observation. Yippee! My wife and I have talked about this and this time she is gone bye bye and no more contact will be made. Her car which is in our name had to be rescued so we did that yesterday and today the neighbor came down and wanted me to get her sh---- out. Which I did. But this is it. I am done. Why did I relate this personal problem to you? I don't know, but that is my excitement for today. It is tiring so I am taking a nap!!!!!
Larryj
We've had a football-watching afternoon. First, KU had a great game, unexpectedly winning over Georgia Tech, and now OU has beaten Florida State after a questionable showing last weekend. Life is good...........
God bless you Larry. The bi-polar people aren't the easiest of people to love and care for.
Some days you do have to wave the white flag. Your sanity is as important as hers and God will
take care of her. So take a deep breath and relax.
You earned it.
Yeah, well, it has pretty much come down to that. My wife has become highly stressed with this and still having her back injuriy problems only makes things worse. She has reached the point where she is done. Which is sad, she has looked after her sister all of her life, but the lady is now 53 years old and probably will lose her job and probably won't have a place to go. My wife says that is too bad, she is also done. She has two grown sons in Idaho that really don't want to deal with her either, but she does have friends there. (Perhaps they are friends as long as she is out of state..........) For now, she is on her own. Sorry, but it has to be that way. Like you say, sometimes you just have to wave the white flag. Maybe the "tough love" idea is valid here. BTW, thanks for listening.
Larryj
Don't take any guilt to bed with you tonight --- Rest, and know that you and your wife did the best you could for her sister and now it is in the hands of the one qualified best to handle this sort of thing. Forgive her for being this way ( which is evidently beyond her control ) and forgive yourselves for being relieved that your duty is over.
Give the problem to God --- he will handle it.
You and your loving wife, take care of one another.
Jo
I was going to tell you about another problem that I have, but Larry has the all time biggest problem that could happen so I guess I won't. On the other hand, maybe I should. Maybe Larry will feel better. But then, my problem is actually a small one and my own fault. What the heck, why shouldn't I feel better, too.
My sewer drain is plugged up. I mean, "PLUGGED". Son-in-law came around to see what he could do and now the clean out cap is off and the house is draining out onto the ground. I will run only clean water until I can get a plumber here. The plug is about thirty feet from the clean-out. I have called our local plumber, but he is involved with the mud run today. Hopefully he can get here tomorrow. I also tried Roto Rooter, but they don't have a franchise in this area so they can't send anyone out. Rather use the local anyway.
Yuk! The only thing worse than a leak is a stopped up drain line! My sympathies Wilma. Larry, I know that your sister-in-law has had ongoing problems; however you and your wife are not obligated to take care of her for the duration. You have had your turn, now it is somebody elses. Sounds like you both are past your limit, too bad.
An update here, Minnie Jane is doing better, she has only had subcutaneous fluids twice this week, she is eating one to two times daily and drinking water at nearly every offering. She did however refuse the pedia-lyte that the vet ordered instead of water. But I cannot blame her, has anyone ever tasted that stuff? Yuk! We aren't out of the woods yet, but I think we found the path with a few crumbs sprinkled on it. I have my fingers crossed, I know that at some point I will have to part with her, but I'm not ready yet, (I hope). Other than that I helped a little at Tim Mills' 50th birthday party today, they had open house for him at the church fellowship hall. He had a nice turnout, everybody knows Tim, and thinks a lot of him.
Larry -
We had to do that with one of Jim's brothers. My kids grew up calling him "Crazy Uncle G...".
It just wipes you out, doesn't it? Even when you know you're doing the right thing; you become exhausted with little tasks.
You're also doing the right thing now, but I completely understand the idea that you had to try. Take a breather, refresh yourselves.
Hey, Wilma - you need some Fabreeze? or candles?
:D :D :D
DOESN'T ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE A SNAKE TO CLEAN OUT WILMA'S DRAIN? SOS! SOS! SURELY SOMEONE HAS A SNAKE.
SOMEBODY GO TO THE HARDWARE STORE AND GET A 50' SNAKE AND GET OVER TO WILMA'S HOUSE!
Larryj
Larry,
I would like to help Wilma out but her problem is nothing like the one I developed today. I have poison Ivy all over my plump little tummy and if you knew me you would know THAT'S A LOT OF POISON IVY !!!
MEDIC-------MEDIC UP !!!!
You called? What have you done for it and what were you doing to get it? Have you put your contaminated clothes somewhere so you don't spread it?
Diane,
I was calling on Larry the Army medic
What have I done for it ?? Well so far I have been scooting around the yard on my belly like a wormy dog---trying to relieve the itch.
Hell no I aint getting rid of my contaminated clothes. Saving them to take to the water plant tomorrow in hopes that ol Sarge gets a dose too. I don't want to suffer alone
As to how I got it, it's a long story---I met this cute little pygmy woman while I was fishing . She was playing hard to get and ran off into what I thought was a patch of weeds but being of fleet foot and moving with the stealth of a cougar I caught Chocolate Drop ( I aint lying---that's what she told me her name was !!!! ) OK for you, I can tell you don't believe me so I aint telling you the rest of the story.
Hey, Larry, do you feel better now? I do. Thanks, Jarhead.
Sorry Jar, I certainly wouldn't want to insult you with my 41 years of knowledge and experience. Suffer all you want. Never mind. :P :-X
Much better--------------you people are great. As for Jarhead, that poison ivy musta got in his brain, making up stories like that. The only reason he won't tell the rest of the story is cuz there ain't no "rest of the story". Or, what was it I saw the other day about holding in gas and it going up the spine into the brain and that is where the crappy ideas come from?
Sarge, you best stay the heck away from Jarhead, he's contaminated.
Jarhead, there ain't enough lotion in the whole wide world to cover your tummy so you gonna hafta suffer.
Thank you, my forum friends---you all mean the world to me.
Larryj
Hey Jar -- DON'T ---I repeat DON'T waste any of you wine swabbing the itchy itchies --- Just tough it out, it will dry up and go away before too long. Stay strong, little buddy, we'll all be thinking of ya'.
Damn Diane, lighten up---that was meant as a joke and for you Larry---there is "the rest of the story' but you done went and insulted me so I aint telling you either. i hope R.A.M.B.O. bites you on the big toe while you're sleeping. :) Tomorrow I'm going to the water plant and tell ol Sarge the whole story---it's such a long story his ears will be bleeding by the time I'm done with it.
Jarhead, just scratch it until it bleeds then pour gasoline on it and it will cure what ails you. Well, that will cure the posion ivy.
Quote from: jarhead on September 11, 2010, 08:19:45 PM
Larry,
I would like to help Wilma out but her problem is nothing like the one I developed today. I have poison Ivy all over my plump little tummy and if you knew me you would know THAT'S A LOT OF POISON IVY !!!
MEDIC-------MEDIC UP !!!!
JARHEAD, I can go to the local Walmart parking lot and find some unemployed women that would hire out to scratch your tummy.
Hey Jar, I was just joking too. Ya' all whack at me so often I was just poking at ya 'cuz I could. ;D ;D ;D It's probably too late to dry it up with rubbing alcohol. That's a large area. Try not to itch at it too much,.If it gets too oozy and troublesome a cortisone shot should clear it right up. But you tough guys out there probably wouldn't do that. ;)
Jarhead, try taking a couple of Benadryl to help stop the itch and then put some Caladryl on it and that will help dry it up. Hope you get it cleared up quick.
I agree with Jo, don't waste the homemade wine on it.
Against the advice of Doctor Jo I used the wine. They say elderberry wine is good for you and now I'm a believer. I drank four and a half fifths of it last night before I passed out---I mean went to sleep, and not once do I remember itching the Ivy during the night !!!!
I did use some Zenfel, which usually knocks the crap out of poison ivy in seconds but didn't work this time. I'm starting to think it's not ivy at all. A couple days ago cleaned my work shop, (also known as the spider house ) Killed two brown spiders crawling on me and now I think a couple of brown recluses had a relay race up and down my rock hard, wash board , tummy.
Diane, what's with the ' it's a large area"? Ol Sarge been talking behind my back and telling you that I'm pleasingly plump ? ?? No I aint tuff enough to take a cortisone shot. Sarge said they give that shot with a square needle---in the left testicle----and Ol Sarge has never lied to me about anything !!!!
I hope my excitement is over for the day. I have toilets again. Our local plumber was just here and had it cleaned out in no time. I don't know yet what is cost me, but it is worth every cent of whatever he charges.
Jarhead, if you really think it is spider bite, get to the doctor. And I am not kidding you about that.
EEEEEK! :o
Wilma,
If my middle daughter gets bit by a brown spider it's a trip to the emergency room---pronto. She still has a hole in her leg from one of those puppies biting her. I have been bitten by one at least a dozen times in my life and it's just about like a skeeter bite except itches twice as bad and lasts twice as long. I think it's because of the fact that I have less than 1 % body fat and a hard muscular bod them spiders can not penetrate with their fangs---and don't believe ol Sarge if he tries to tell you different.
Jarhead, you are getting me so confused. Which is it? Rock hard washboard abs or the big masssive tummy you mentioned earlier?
As far as R.A.M.B.O. biting me on the toe while I'm sleeping, can't happen because if I am sleeping so is he---in his crate---closed up tight-----. Besides, he knows better than to bite me, trust me on that.
As far as spiders, R.A.M.B.O. takes care of all those that would dare show themselves. I am just waiting until one of those suckers bites him on his tongue.
Larryj
Jarhead, I have always heard that fat is a good antidote for this spider's bite. You might be right about it being a spider.
Quote from: Wilma on September 12, 2010, 12:15:04 PM
Jarhead, I have always heard that fat is a good antidote for this spider's bite. You might be right about it being a spider.
Fat ?? That blabber mouth Sarge has been talking aint he ?? I'm going to the water plant and punch him in the eye---again !! They are talking of putting in an escalator to get him up the steps at the water plant and he has the nerve to call me tubby. Grrrr !!
OH NO! THAT POOR , POOR SPIDER. ;)
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
We tried our hand at making strawberry jam today with the fresh strawberries we brought home last week from Oxnard. She had not done this for years and I never had. Cautiously, we made the first batch (three jars) and will wait and see how it turns out before doing the rest. Me----learning something new, Her---------trying to remember how, Us---------------doing something fun together. Can't ask for a better time than that, but we had to stop for a nap!
You know, if that was a spider, I agree, poor spider signed it's own death warrant.
Larryj
That's cold Larry. I feel as though you rammed a tooth pick thru my heart. I was going to send R.A.M.B.O. a picture of the neighbors cute little
Min- Pin for a pinup but you can scratch it now---and in dog terms, she's a hottie !!!
Jarhead, I have a sprig of poison ivy in one of my flower beds. Would you come pull it out for me?
Larry, how did your jam turn out? I'll bet it was good.
Darn you, Jar --- you received my medical advice that I gave with the purist of thought...not wanting you to waste anything. You know the rule....."Waste Not--Want Not"
And now --- you wasted it, and I'll still have to want it.
For shame---For shame.
Seriously~~~~~~~~~~~I hope you take care of "whatever" IT is. Not good to keep an infection.
Jarhead, it is common knowledge that marines don't have hearts, and, if your tummy is as big as you say it is, a toothpick ain't gonna get it. R.A.M.B.O. doesn't need anymore pinups. His cage is plastered with them so much that I can't see him at night when he goes in there to sleep.
Diane, don't know yet. This was the quick and easy kind that has to set on the counter for 24 hours. It has been 24 hours, but wife is napping and I don't dare try it before her.
Larryj
Quote from: larryJ on September 13, 2010, 06:01:40 PM
Diane, don't know yet. This was the quick and easy kind that has to set on the counter for 24 hours. It has been 24 hours, but wife is napping and I don't dare try it before her.
Larryj
Larry, you are a wise man. LOL
Janet is right, you are a very smart man.
In Texas the only fresh fruits we get for Jelly are Muscadine, Blackberries and Jalapenos (oops, not a fruit but sure good on cornbread). I have tame Blackberries and Plums in my yard but haven't made jelly since my husband passed away.
BREAKING NEWS ON THE STRAWBERRY JELLY!!!!!!!!
While my wife was working on something for us to eat last night, she mentioned the jelly and asked if I had tried it. I could truthfully and honestly say that I did not try it! :angel:
So, I put some on a piece of bread and we had a taste------------------------------------
WAIT FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We did an outstanding job. The strawberry jelly was absolutely delicious. In fact, I have already had three slices of toast this morning with the jelly. Therefore, we will make more with the rest of our strawberries.
Thank you all for your interest and encouragements, well, interest anyhow. :laugh: :laugh:
Larryj
Hooray! Larry, I've been waiting all day to hear about your adventure. I'm still doing tomatoes. The stink bugs are attacking so I really have to get the toms off the vines and in the house soon. I finished with the whole ones and am now making sauce.
Those sound so good Diane, I haven't canned anything since before my husband died. We canned everything we could get our hands on, most of it out of the garden he loved.
Home canned tomatoes are the best for using in all your homemade dishes. So much better than commercially made.
You bet!
I do hope you are all watching your weather! Wichita just got some heavy stuff and it's more or less headed your way.I thought your tornado season was over!
Tornado season is every day that is on the calendar. :P :P As long as it is this warm and there is some air coming in that is cool, we are at risk. Seen tornados in January when it got unseasonably warm, then cold. haven't talked to my bud in Wichita yet, but suspect he is disgusted as he spent yesterday trimming trees, now he probably has it to do over again! Right now it is rumbling out to the west; suspect we will be getting some of the action within the hour. However, Little Man just came in to eat then headed back outside. Who knows????? ??? ???
I have been watching the radar since 6:00 anyway. The heavy stuff is between us and Winfield and between Severy and Fall River. We do have something coming that might contain heavy wind, but there isn't any tornadic activity right here, right now. Burden is right in the path of what they have been watching.
Stay safe you all! :-*
Dale and I just returned from the Rails and Canyons motor coach vacation sponsored by the Rolling Prairie Extension District. Thirty one of us boarded the coach in Howard on Sunday. Sept. 12th.
Our first night we stayed in Pueblo, CO. A relaxing hot tub was sure enjoyed after the long day of travel. The next morning we were on our way to Alamosa seeing lots of haying, cabbages, melons, potatoes, onions and other vegetables, either growing or being harvested. We toured the Rosemount museum Home. The Victorian architect was lovely beyond words. Nearly all the furnishings, wall and window treatments, decorative arts and paintings are original to the home. Our lunch was served in the Carriage House Restaurant complete with linen table cloth and napkins. Very pretty and very good food. The afternoons train ride had to be cancelled due to a bridge repair. A trip to an alligator farm was provided. The highlight for me was the huge tortoise that was allowed to roam wherever it wanted to go. It was really huge!
The next day we were onward and upward to the Mesa Verde National Park. We got to see how the Anasazi lived in their cliff dwellings. Some chose to hike down a canyon to get a closer look, others chose to zoom in with their cameras. Each curve and twist of the highway bought views that were just spectacular.
Along the way we saw and walked in the Great Sand Dunes. The beauty of the constantly moving sand brings shapes and designs beyond your imagination.
We rode the historic Narrow Gauge Railroad from Durango to the top of the mountain. We came down the mountain in the motor coach. No snow, but beautiful views. Some trees were just starting to turn. The color and simmer where a sight in themselves. That afternoon we went to the Gunnison State Park and enjoyed a walk into the deep Black Canyon. It was just before evening started to fall and the colors were unbelievable. Its straight up and down canyon walls really is more breathtaking than the Grand Canyon, to my way of thinking.
We visited The Abbey west of Pueblo, which is now privately owned and being turned into private meeting or celebration place for profit. They are in the process of restoring it to its original beauty. A wonderful lunch was prepared for us. We stopped at the Museum of Colorado Prisons. This was very interesting and very informative. It sits next door to a working prison.
All in all, the wonders of this Earth cannot be described but it is there to enjoy and respect, no matter where you call home. God is truly The Master of Design.
Did the prison museum by chance have any examples of the spurs the prisoners used to make? I have a set that were Uncle Bills and were made at a Colorado prison long ago, not sure which one though. That sure sounds a like a wonderful trip. Did you walk down that winding path at Mesa Verde? Sure is beautiful area. Thanks for sharing your adventure. I love hearing about people's travels.
We just got back from a beautiful day on the UD Green for Newark Community Day.`
Her description makes me want to go. I have seen some of that but it was many years ago. Thank you for sharing.
Diane, you are making me think. I believe I saw spurs on display but not for sale. So many things they no longer let the prisoners make so they wouldn't be turned into weapons. There was lots of wooden puzzles, leather crafted good. Sorry to say but lots of things were made in China. :(
No, I did not walk that winding path, as I huffed and puffed doing it twenty odd years ago when I was in younger and more than a few pounds lighter! :)
When I was a kid and went to the Saturday matinees—almost always a western—some bad guy would quite frequently either be sent to or had just come out of the territorial prison. Yuma Territorial seemed to be quite popular.
I did not really understand what the "territory" or "territorial" meant but it did not matter.
Colorado Territory was formed the day before "little" Kansas became a state. The eastern portion of Colorado Territory was formerly the western portion of "big" Kansas.
It is an interesting observation that the state prison in Canon City, Colorado, is still known as the Colorado Territorial Prison. It has around 1,000 guests.
I believe they told us they had seven prisons in the state... We passed several.
Actually, I meant on display at the museum rather than still being made for sale. I didn't make that clear. I have no idea how old mine are or anything about them except they were made in Colorado at one of the prisons. I have no idea where uncle Bill bought them...In Colorado or locally. Thanks for that interesting information Waldo.
The territorial prison is the oldest prison in the state having been constructed in 1871 making it 136 years old. I have never heard of any effort to replace it.
The southern and southeastern part of Colorado has a number of prisons, including federal. The folks there accept these facilities more easily than the urban folks do nowadays because of the job opportunities offered.
You are correct. I lived in Las Animas CO in my teens and many people there worked at the VA hospital called Fort Lyon east of town. Fort Lyon was closed and a new prison was built so most of those people were able to keep working. Concerning the prison at Canon City, our high school marching band was invited to march in the State Fair parade one year and we stayed in a motel not too far from the prison. We were a little leery about that.
I have also been to Mesa Verde in years past and enjoyed the spectacular views of the mountains and canyons. We also rode the narrow gauge railroad, but we took the bus up to Silverton and rode the train back to Durango. Colorado is probably the most beautiful state in the union. I am sure that others think some other state is prettier, but my vote is with Colorado.
Now, for my day of excitement. After dropping the Granddaughter off at school, we drove the 45 miles to Orange County to attend the ultrasound of our daughter-in-law. It was just another routine visit. But, her amniotic fluid level was down and so was the baby and she was admitted to the hospital. The nurses have announced that she will have the baby today because they are inducing labor. Not like the old days when you sat around and waited for the baby to come out. They (Kaiser) even have a mid-wife which gets everything ready. I am not clear if the doctor is even going to be in the room. We will probably go back tonight if she has the baby. How changed things are these days!
Larryj
Hey Larry, Hope baby and mom do just fine. Let us know.
Our excitement today was finishing off a plate of home-made cookies that were delivered here on Sat. Two lovely 4-H members brought us a neat picture of themselves with their animals plus a variety of very good cookies, saying Thank You for supporting the Elk County 4-H Livestock Sale. We have supported the livestock sale since 1966 and only one year did we not get a Thank You from the kids. That truly shows the good manners and thoughtfullness of our local kids. 4-H is a great organization and we appreciate the leaders and the kids for all the great things they do locally. Dale and Barbara
It will be a busy day. Newest Granddaughter was born at 4:03 AM PDT. So after dropping #1 GD at school, we will be going back down to Irvine to see the #3. Daily joke will be a little late today. My son says mother and baby are fine. 7 lbs 2 ozs, 19 1/2 inches. More later.
Larryj
Congratulations to all. God be with this baby, and her family.
Hooray! I'm just doing more tomatoes so Larry's news is much better and more exciting! Best wishes and many blessings to all.
Just finished cleaning my china cabinet. Getting ready to start on two curio cabinets!!! I'm always glad when I get these things done and can enjoy the glass shelves all shiney once again!!
Myrna
Hey, Larry.
How's the new baby, and what's her name?
Our new granddaughter is named-----Cora Maggi Jordan. Now, don't ask me because I don't know and no the middle name is not a typo. Apparently, the name Maggi is associated with some sort of food thing they saw on their world trip and liked the name. My son, who is a baseball nut, asked us to bring two softballs with us yesterday. One was for practice which I screwed up on. On the second, I was able to get her name and statistics on the ball and then those who visit are to put their names on the ball. Close relatives such as I put what we would like Cora to call us, such as Papa. Yesterday was a madhouse with their friends coming by and of course the hospital staff doing their thing. Who ever heard of a "lactation nurse"? We had to go back to the waiting room while the lactation nurse and Jojo went over the proper way to nurse a baby. I never knew there was a right way and a wrong way. They could have gone home yesterday, but chose to stay one extra day which is a wise decision.
As far as "excitement for today", I think after doing our usual getting GD #1 to school ,we will ready to rest. It is a long drive from our house to their house, about 45 miles in good ol' LA traffic. It kinda wears on you and we did it two days in a row. But knowing my wife, the possibility exists that we may go again after school is out. In fact, I can probably count on it.
Larryj
Cora Maggi is cute. And rolls right off the tongue...
Again congratulations to all.....
I will take the deer traffic over LA traffic anyday. I have never driven there, nor do I want to,
Kansas City and Wichita are bad enough.
There is a Maggi sauce that is commonly used in Thai Cooking....Could it be? ;D. Anyway ,cute name and I could even pronounce it! Big hugs to all!
What a cute name - Congratulations to your family, Larry!
Thanks to all for the good wishes.
Diane, you are probably correct with the Maggi sauce. I seem to remember some of the conversation yesterday concerning her name having to do with a sauce. I don't know. I probably wouldn't want to go through life explaining my middle name was a sauce in Thailand! Jojo's mom was there yesterday for a while and tried to push some Chinese middle names on her, but she politely (I guess, they were alternating between Chinese and English) told her mom she had already filled out the birth certificate.
Larryj
After learning to drive a 3/5 ton pickup with a stick shift, including granny gear on a ranch that bigger than some small towns I moved to Southern California and spent the next five years driving L A freeways in a variety of cars. Loved driving there. Still like to do 80 on the freeway.
Today I am watching the shadow of the cottonwood tree that is in front of my house. I am going to note the time that the top of it reaches the other side of the street. Then tomorrow I am going to have Daughter measure from the base of the tree to the spot on the street where the tip of shadow was. I have a theory that I can determine the height of the tree from the length of the shadow. My eyeball estimation is 60 feet. I should be able to tell the shadow of the cottonwood from the other trees because it is the tallest.
Wilma, better yet, stand at the bottom of the tree holding one end of the measuring tape and have your daughter climb the tree. I am not sure the shadow theory works. Maybe should ask Steve, he might know.
Today, my wife's cousin arrives from Chicago. They are close in age and very close, period. She will be here for a couple of weeks. Due to my wife having a terrific cold, we have not been going to see the new baby, but we see pictures. So cute! Wait, I didn't really say that, did I?
Larryj
If you can measure your own shadow, when it's your shadow is long as you know you are tall, then you can measure the tree's shadow and it will be accurate. You need to have something that you know the height of to make the shadow measurement work.There are others too. I remember doing that at high school with my whole my class and measuring some giant oaks out behind the bus barn. I know it was fall because there were acorns all over the place. You can use a yard stick too. Stand it upright on the ground and when it's shadow is three feet long, measure the tree's shadow.
Diane, I am glad you remembered how to measure the tree. I remember learning how, just didn't remember how. Wilma, I am anxious to see how close you estimate is. I bet it is pretty close. Larry, I don't think Wilma's daughter is going to be to receptive of your idea for measuring the tree.
Our weather here is just perfect, cool in the morning and evening and nice in the daytime.
Now see, we "know it alls'' are good for something once in awhile. ;D. Anybody watch Rachel Maddow tonight?
OK, Daughter refused to climb the tree, but she did carry a 100 ft. of hose across the road, following the shadow of the tree. Then she measured from where the hose ended to the tip of the shadow. We came up with 121 feet. Next we measured the post that holds the paper box. It measured 58 inches. It's shadow measured 99 inches. Now you math whizzes tell me how tall the cottonwood tree is. Then I will tell you what I came up with. Mine is considerably more than my eyeball quesstimate.
You made it harder by waiting until the mailbox post shadow was longer than the post was high, but since the shadow was a some less than twice the true height of the post, the tree shadow would have been some less than twice the height of the tree. So maybe some where around 55 feet? Just a guess, I don't have time right now to convert the whole thing into inches and then go back to feet. I'll be back later.
I had a short window of time in which the shadow of the tree could be measured. Until 10:00 in the morning it runs across the corner of the road yard. For about an hour after that the shadow can be distinguished from that of other tress. After that it is lost in the trees north of it. The best time probably would have been noon when the shadow would have been it's shortest, but it is lost by that time. From about 11:00 for the rest of the day it is lost. I studied it yesterday so I would know just when would be the best time.
70 Ft. 10 inches
That would be 55 inches divided by 99 inches equals Answer, then answer times 121 feet equals 70.8888 or 70 ft 10 in.
Easy
Thanks ! Ya saved my old brain...but I didn't think it would be that tall. Now do you need to know the length of rope to hang from a sturdy branch? ;D ;D ;D
Thanks, but no thanks, Diane. Dee Gee, that is close to what I got, but still a bit short. Does anyone else have an answer? Dee Gee's almost 71 feet is still taller than what I was guessing it to be. Now I am curious about the sycamore in the back yard, but Daughter isn't interested.
See what we can do when we all get together. That was very interesting.
I would say, Mother, that Dee Gee probably got the right answer. Me, however; am not going to tax my brain.
Oh, come on, he told you how to do it.
Well, we have more local political excitement afoot. The Pres.and VP are both coming into town next Friday for a fund raiser for Chris Coons at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington. Rachael Maddow's show was here Tuesday and broad cast from our local college hangout,The Deer Park Tavern. It's a nifty old two story place with great porches and stories about it's connection with Edgar Allen Poe...some true, some urban legend. Even has a raven in a glass case. Rachael's been trying to connect with Christine O'Donnell, better know to us now as CO. I've about decided CO has bats in the brain. She keeps making up "facts" as she goes along and is really hurting herself with the Repubs here. So far she has been almost invisible and has only shown up at party headquarters and has avoided any real questions. She finally put out a very strange political ad or two,not very well made. Now, finally, she is coming out to debate Chris Coons on the UD Green, just down the road from me and one long bock from our fire station. It's going to tie up traffic and make our job almost impossible. We may clear the station and move everything to our other stations. Why all the hubbub? Wolf Blitzer is coming to town with the whole CNN crew. Now as I understand it, this thing is going to happen at 8:00 AM. Why so early? I'm guessing trying to avoid much of the main stream media from Philly, but I don't think it will work. We're just not used to all this attention. I've got fire safety programs at a local church preschool that morning so I'll miss all the fun.
Sounds like a three ring circus.
I'm eating delicious sugar cookies that the neighbor brought me. Sooooo good!!!!!
And you haven't invited me over for coffee? shame on you, guns. Diane, I think I will stay out of Delaware for awhile.
Dee Gee, I have been contemplating the differences in our answers but haven't taken the time to find where I erred. I have to admit that I did not know if my theory would work or not, but our answers are close enough that I if I should ever want to know the height of a tree again, I will use it. (If I can get someone to measure the shadows).
Today I am watching the leaves fall and two football games, keeping up on some others. Isn't college football great?
So now I'm told that CNN and the Newark 3 ring circus is coming to TV Thursday evening at 7:30. ;D I don't know what to believe. College football, falling leaves and sugar cookies. That's a good combination anytime!
Now for excitement I am making carrot cookies for my Mom and sister. Everyone have an exciting evening. ;D
So, which am I, your mom or your sister?
Uh, do they ship well? ;) Sounds like nice fall make -your- kitchen-smell- good evening. Have fun!
Al and I just got back from making a presentation to City Council. Otherwise we would have done Bingo again. Next Monday we go to Baltimore to Johns Hopkins Hospital to see a specialist to see if Al's polio problems are kicking up again or he is coming down with Rheumatoid Arthritis. NOT looking forward to that trip.
I certainly got enough of chasing doctors when Ted was alive; but it was worth it to have him around as long as I did. Here's hoping that Neither Polio nor Rheumatoid Arthritis is the conclusion. That it is merely a passing problem, cured by fresh apple pie with cheddar cheese melted on top. Prayers with you both, getting old ain't for sissies! :-*
Al would agree fresh apple pie fixes most anything! Watching the miners come up last evening was a real thrill. What a wonderful effort. Now I'm off to teach fire safety to preschoolers for the morning. Have a good one everybody.
I too watched the miners come up. I was very impressed that the president of Chile was right there. He needed to be.
Wouldn't it have been great if President Bush had gone down to New Orleans and directed the rescue of Katrina victims ? The country would have been a different place.
So we're driving down the road this afternoon headed to our favorite Mexican place for late lunch,Taqueria Moroleon when we catch up to a dark green pickup truck at a traffic light. It had Kansas plates. Not exactly common here. I figure some of "them " are out to get me for sure, so I pulled out my .45 and laid it on my lap just in case. Does that sound neurotic enough? Just kidding of course. I did wonder about the plate though. It had LO in the upper left corner. Would that be for a county?
I believe the small letters would signify a county. However, Kansas has no county with a LO abbreviation - Lincoln County in North Central Kansas is abbreviated LC and Logan County in Northwest Kansas is abbreviated LG. Maybe it was one of those two counties. Wherever they were from in Kansas, they certainly were A LONG WAY FROM HOME!!!
I am doing well enough to get my little dogs back home today. We are cuddling up in bed tonight. So happy to have them home.
That is wonderful news. I am sure they are as happy as you are.
Good news for you Roma! :D :D
That is so good Roma Jean. Nice to have things more back to normal.
I've got bats hanging all around the edge of the porch and hanging from the taller bushes, big spider web and a good sized spider across the front and a long happy faced wind sock ghost hanging near the step. I have anatomically correct human heart to hang. That should be fun.The new family across the street has 4 kids so I decided to decorate a bit more for them. I'll light a pumpkin about dusk and see how many kids we get this year. Didn't get many last year. Any of you decorate in any special way? What are your treats? I know some of you make popcorn balls.
Teresa really needs to put some pictures of her place on here. Maybe if I am out and about this afternoon, I will just take some.
Spooky?
Well, I'm just so proud of my friend AJ .Some of you might remember that an EMT /firefighter friend of mine was hit by two cars and killed a couple of months ago while she was out jogging.She was a physical therapist and sports trainer at one of our local high schools.Today her husband ran the Marine Corp Marathon in Washington DC in her honor. It's a really big deal here with some 30,000 runners. He finished 5:02:34. He had whole cheering squad of friends who went down to cheer him on. I'm sure Teri was watvhing over him and cheering him on. I'm just sitting here waiting for some kids to arrive and making the Christmas posters for our Fire House kids' Christmas party on Dec. 12.
My life is so exciting; I have been enjoying the complete showing of the Edison film library courtesy of TCM. I got to see The Great Train Robbery; my dad had described seeing this in a theater as a boy. I have also seen lots of footage I had not seen before. I particularly enjoyed 'The Teddys', a loose interpretation of Goldilocks, the numerous oversized Steiff Teddy Bears were wonderful to see. I often watch silent films just to see the props and background, I find them very interesting. Back to the silents----- :D
When I lived in Howard, we made popcorn balls for Halloween. We made a lot of them, but still ran out. Kids came back asking for a second one!!!
Appt with surgeon today. Lungs, xrays, incisions, color all good. Released to pulmonologist..I see him on 15th. I can start doing whatever I want with common sense of course.
Yeah, Roma Jean.
I am so happy for you, Roma Jean! :D :D
That's very happy news. Hurray :-*
That is wonderful news. So now how soon do you get to move to Elk County?
I still have a lot of healing to do to be able to pack tis house and get it ready to sell. I am alsp planning to get married in the next few weeks or months. We will live part time in the KC area because of his job and are very much looking forward to the house in Moline being a wonderful creative get a way for us. Obviously there is a lot to be done and we expect to have fun doing it. I'll keep you all posted.
Now that really is exciting.
Wow, lots of new and exciting news!!!! Congrats!
I am very happy for you. Congratulations and best wishes.
I rode my bicycle for a few blocks today and it didn't make the pain level worse. The lung capacity was good. Legs a little weak but that will turn around fast. I AM SO EXCITED........
A surgeon friend once told me that an ordinary person, not a professional athlete, doesn't regain full 100 % strength and stamina for about 6 months after a major surgery. Bet ya beat that! Congrats!
It took me well over 2 years and i still don't have the stamina and muscle tone i used to have from my surgery. On top of that, i gained weight which reduced all that. Trying to lose it, and guess i am doing some losing cause i have had this stomach flu 3 weeks ago and it lasted a long time and i just got it again unfortunately.
I think its the norovirus. ALl the symptoms look like it.
The ribs feel like they could take 6 months. Can't imagine wearing a bra before then...okay...too much info. Ha ha
;D ;D ;D
So are you wired together with piano wire? The healing does take a long time but you will make it. Being in good shape before the surgery really helps but I am surprised you were able to ride your bike.
No wiring or staples. They went in between my ribs on the back and side. All incisions are healing well. T he constant pain is the rib pain even more in front. Just feels angry, raw and kind of caved in. It itches but when you scratch along the ribs you can't feel the scratch it just feels numb. Really effected by the weather. I was thrilled that I could ride because I thought my right side might just cave in. However as the day wore on the ribs really kicked my butt so I probably won't try that again for a week or two. Perhaps this was another lesson for me....as grandma would say "just because you can do something doesn't mean you have any business doing it". They say this rib pain may take quite awhile to go away but I certainly will recover. Patience has never been my virtue.
Roma, I'm so glad that "healing" is on the way. It will take a lot of patience, but when you are feeling on top of the world again, you will forget how long it took.
Hang tough!!!
Jo
It is kind of like "Doctor heal thyself" We who have been in the medical profession, doctor, nurse, aide or whichever side, do feel we can self-diagnos..........NO WE Can't.......but we still try.
Hang in there Roma. Oh, the numbness you are feeling is due to nerves being cut or bruised. When I had lymph nodes removed after the radiation a nerve (or 2 or 3) was severed, had to do it to get where they were going, and to this day I still can't feel the area from my ear lobe to my right shoulder. I can with my finger, hand, etc. But that spot is numb.
Altho a few days ago I thought feeling was coming back. Doctor did say it might repair itself.........maybe.
You are doing well. just listen to your body. It does tell you when you did too much.
as to the rib bone, remember it takes time for a bone to knit together and (You do need to let it, and not try to help!)
God bless you.
Yup. She knows what she's talking about.You are bruised and stretched and it takes time for all that to put it's self back to normal but, it will. You are doing great.
I'm still getting ready for our local fire prevention awards on Thurs. and since we did have two county winners ,Al and I will go to their awards luncheon on Sun. to support them...I'm also working on the firehouse kids' Christmas Party for Dec.12.
I'm really excited about UD football again this season.I haven't said much for fear of getting nasty remarks about it but they have gotten their old form back and are tied for first place in the IAA They won the whole thing a few years ago and have a good chance to do it again. UD is getting ready to greatly enlarge it's stadium and wants to move up to IA in a few years.The only problem is that the tickets have gotten very expensive. Maybe someday we'll play KU...HA!
Preparations for dress rehearsal tonight for the Murder Mystery Play our drama group is presenting at our church on Saturday. It's my first time to be involved with anything like this since high school (many years ago), and it's been fun.
What part do you play?
I spent the day catching all the Wichita local news that I could. This morning while enjoying my first cup of coffee and catching up on the news, the building that was on fire caught my attention. It looked familiar and it was on the right street so I had to watch until I was sure. I even called my brother at home at 7:00 this morning, but I didn't get an answer. That was because the burning building was his Radio and TV Repair shop. He retired several years ago and closed it as a business, but was still using it for storage, especially old TV's that people gave to him. He had been in business since the late 50's and in that location since I-135 went in. His previous shop had been in the middle of where they wanted to put the road.
:( :( :(
Is your brother Dale.? He use to work on our Zenith TV's
Yes, Granny. I still haven't talked to him. I imagine he is feeling pretty down and lost. He probably had the first radio that he worked on stored in that shop. If he managed to get it back from it's owner. How long did you do business with him? He has some old people that he still takes care of just because they have been customers for a long, long time.
That's really a shame. He must have had lots of memories in that shop. I'm glad he wasn't hurt.
I talked to my brother and he didn't seem to be too upset over his loss. He is an upbeat kind of person. He did say that there was no way that they would be able to tell how the fire started. Since the contents of the place was mostly old TVs and other leftovers from his business, the fire was terrifically hot. He had been in business at that address since he started many, many years ago. Since he had retired several years ago, he carried most of his equipment in his truck. What little work he still did was for some of his old (emphasis on old) customers that called him as much for his company as for his repair work.
The shop, which had been a residence, was situated on a corner with no neighbors closer than half a block. The building was stucco, so there wasn't a lot of outside damage. There is an old magnolia tree within ten feet of the front of the house and he says that it is somewhat scorched. The vehicles that he had parked in front of the house didn't seem to be damaged at all.
Nice to hear that everything is a-okay despite his loss. 8)
We did business with Dale in the 70's until he retired. I was not aware he was still doing work. He use to come to the house and work on our TV since it was a large console. He kept it running until it finally bit the dust. My husband always enjoyed visiting with him. Small world.
Al had a bit of excitement early yesterday evening. The old EMT still has it when he needs it!. He was at our local Auto Zone store putting new windshield wiper blades on his Honda when there was a load "pop"a couple of spaces down from him. An employee had come out to check a man's radiator thermostat for size since the owner had been having overheating problems and the fan had shut down, so he figured he needed a new thermostat. As the employee was bent over the radiator the top split open and he got scalded in the eyes and face by hot steam and hot radiator anti freeze. Al dived into the store yelling for cold water and some cloths and had the car owner call 911 on his cell, backed up by another call from the store. Another employee grabbed an oil changing pan, filled it with cold water and Al treated the poor man's face and eyes while they waited for our ambulance to arrive.
Diane, that is more excitement then I would want in one day. I was an EMT for 25 years and when I am driving back and forth to Independence, I pray to God that I won't come across something because I don't want to deal with someone being in pain. I can't stand for people or animals to be in pain. It breaks my heart and I have trouble putting it back together again.
Roma, It sounds like you are healing. That is so great. And you are getting married! WOW! Congratulations.
My Uncle Dale will talk a leg off a table if he thought the table was listening to him. LOL Like mother said, he is a very positive person. The bad thing about the fire is that he will have to pay for the clean-up now as we understand that he did not have insurance on the building or contents. The upside is that maybe he could sell that property for a little bit of money because it is on the corner. I'm just glad his working tools were in his truck because he would be lost without them.
Today is our day of Thanksgiving. Our son and family are back from their trip to San Francisco and our daughter and her familly have been to and enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner with the in-laws. So we will trek over to my daughter's house this afternoon and once again, all the family, our two children, our son-in-law, our daughter-in-law, and our three granddaughters, will be together again. So, I need to get off my duff and get moving. There will be turkey, of course, but the main entree this year is rib-eye steaks. YUM!
Larryj
Yesterday was my day of excitement. All four of my daughters and two of their spouses were here. Three of the grandchildren and spouses made it along with their children. The oldest great grandchild is 20 and her fiance was with her. Her family is also hosting a foreign exchange student this year and she was also with them. My youngest great grandhchild is 20 months and all the entertainment anyone needs. If I am partial to any one of them it is her big sister, 6 years old and in the first grade. She is just a sweetheart, but then I am not partial to any of them. I missed the ones that couldn't be with us for the day, but I get to see them once in awhile anyway as they are smart enough to live in Kansas.
Larry, those rib eyes sound so good. I will be there about the time they are served. Just have to get my broom out of retirement.
Alrighty, then, you are cleared for landing at Ontario Airport. They have a special area for brooms and a special gate for broom riders. LOL
Larryj
My hand bell choir played for all three services at church today. Although it made for a long morning - arrived at 7:10 a.m. to get all set up and left at 12:30 p.m. when all the tables were dismantled and bells packed away -- the beautiful Christmas music we shared was very heartwarming. The congregation responded so warmly, and I love this ministry. Christmas music reminds us of "the reason for the season".
I'd have loved to have seen that. I can play the vertical chimes but never had time to try to learn the hand bells. They make such a beautiful sound.
If you have an interest and ever have a chance to learn to play the hand bells, do it. There are so many different techniques that can create such diverse effects, and they are so beautiful to listen to. I love working with the bells.
I had a short visit with Wilma today! What a treat!
She was checking out in front of me at Office Max - heard me give my Zip Code, and we chatted for a few minutes. Such a nice surprise!
Then she gave me traffic guidance - and it made a difference.
Love small towns, even in Wichita. :D
Brubeck movies all afternoon to honor his 90th birthday. Love that old jazz, hope Luc is watching!
I am glad the information helped. We don't usually come along that part of Kellogg, but today it was supposed to be the easiest way to get to Office Max from where we were. Didn't go back that way.
The best part of my day was chatting with a Howard person in a big town.
We survived the firehouse kids' Christmas party yesterday afternoon. 118 people had a great time, with lots of carols, three decorated trees,a Santa visit. goody bags and candy canes, pizza, ice cream cups and home made cookies and cupcakes from the Ladies Auxiliary. We had 5 big craft tables with projects for the kids. Frankly, I'm tired....But it's all about ME ya know! ;D ;D ;D. I also got a jury summons on Saturday, so January 4th I head to Superior court in Wilmington. I will be praying for good weather! This is my 5th call. I know other people who have never been called. >:(
Up at 5, checked the forum, went to daughters house at 6, woke #1 granddaughter, got her dressed, fed her breakfast, took her to school, came home, got my act together, checked the forum, added my two cents worth, went to dentist (ugh) at 11, came home to find daughter-in-law and granddaughter #3 at the house, short visit, (she had a luncheon date with her mother), wife off to pick up granddaughter from school, they are back---------------------time to rest (I hope.)
Larryj
It is snow covered and 19 degrees here in St. Joseph Missouri. I am trying to decide whether to get out and go to the grocery for a loaf of bread. Think I will stay inside and just bake some biscuits!
Wise choice, wise choice. We are trying to decide to just keep the windows open and the ceiling fans going or turn on the air conditioner. 85 degrees and sunny. However, alas, it will cool off to the sixties later this week. Could have gone to the beach if there was time, but then I wouldn't want you to feel bad. ;D
Larryj
That wasn't nice Larry. It is cold here but nothing like it is in Kansas, I actually wore a light jacket to work this morning and had to let the defroster melt the ice on the windshield. I walked to the car from work in short sleeve t-shirt but if I had to walk very far I would have wanted a light jacket. It is cool in house tonight but still in short sleeves, feel the draft from the floor more than anything.
Worked today but everyday is one day closer to the end of the year and then hopefully retirement.
Went with the West Elk Scholars Bowl teams to South Haven for a 10-team tournament. Both varsity and junior varsity came in first!
Varsity was undefeated through all 9 rounds.
Junior Varsity lost two games, but came out ahead with tie-breaker rules.
Awesome kids!
Other schools were South Haven, Central, Flinthills, Elk Valley, Sedan, Oxford, Udall, Argonia, and someone else.
I'll try to post a picture and name the other school tomorrow.
Everyone should be so PROUD of the achievements of the West Elk students!!!! Way to go Patriots! Kudos to their coaches and sponsors, too.........
To Larry: ;D
I just finished cooking and chopping six pounds of bulk sausage and packing my market basket with the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs, oil and all for the 30 pounds of stuffed mushrooms I'll be making soon in the fire house kitchen for the firehouse open house tonight. The mushrooms are beautiful, bigger than a silver dollar and perfect for stuffing. There will also be fried oysters, shrimp, oysters "Frenchie," which are like clams casino except with oysters and big four inch long Italian sausages for sandwiches...and of course the usual pepperoni, cheese and relish trays. Whew! The gallons of oysters we use usually come up from Chincoteague Va. Firefighters from all over the county (and our local police officers) come to this so it should be lots of fun.
Do they come for anything besides the food. Sounds worth driving for.
have bronchitis but my lung xrays are good. The voice is about gone. I told Bucky when he calls me later tonight if he hears heavy breathing, he'll know my voice is gone. Ha, ha. Hope there are some good movies on the next few days.
RJ... so sorry you got bronchitis. I'm sure you already know this, but if you have to go out wear a scarf or something around your face to preheat the air a little before you inhale. Sharp cold dry air is not nice. Some would recommend extra humidity indoors too. Hope you feel better soon. Don't talk! (oh sure! ;D)
Ms Bear, our firehouse party does bring in firefighters from all over, just for the three f's... food, fun and fellowship (and beer) My stuffed mushrooms filled 9 extra large pizza pans. Had several pals tell me they come each year just for them. I have to admit they are pretty good. There are people who come to see friends they haven't seen since last year's get together. Had lots of "brass" this year including our mayor, several councilmen, several state and local fire marshals, a bunch of chiefs and other fire officers, some state trooper friends and some of our local cops too. The Governor sometimes stops by but didn't this year, and I half expected to see Joe Biden. He used to often come but I think he's a little busy in DC. The nearest New Castle County Paramedics stopped by and of course lots of just regular firefighters and EMTs from Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. I left after clean up at 11:00 and they were still going strong. They were down to the last 1/3 tray of mushrooms, had devoured seven gallons of oysters , about forty pounds of Italian sausage, peppers and onions sandwiches on Italian rolls, many pounds of shrimp and a lot of other stuff. It was quite a blow out. Now today I can finish my tree.
Thanks DIane. I always have one of my bicycling buffs around my neck. Sometimes I sleep with it up over my mouth and it really helps those of us cold induced asthma. Gives my sagging chin something to rest on..ha ha.
I knew you already knew, but you know me...had to say something just in case. ;) Take it easy.I
It's snowing here. The first measurable for us I think.
Diane, how do you have any energy left after all that.
We had a cold front come through tonight, or so they said. The heater has come on but I had both doors open and it was comfortable, will probably be cold for the weekend though.
I spent the evening helping a friend finish a quilt for a Christmas gift, we pieced the back tonight and will tack it tomorrow night. Not sure if we will sit on the floor to do the tacking. Don't know if I can get back up if I get down.
I have had to give in this and start using an inhaler, it is helping. My blood pressure still isn't coming down, partly from the anti-inflamatory he has me on so now I am taking a fluid medication also. Continue physical therapy for another month for my shoulder.
I've never done any quilting but it sure has nice results. Quilting parties must be fun. Hope your meds help some more and you are doing better soon. :-*
I have to bind a quilt I made. I didn't do the quilting on it I had it done at Severy by Wanda Nusz. I made it for Jeff's grandparents last year and just had the money to get it quilted this summer. I also had a quilt top that my grandmother. I have to bind it also. I would love to quilt, but haven't figured out how to put the quilt together. LOL! I remember watching my grandma quilt all the time. I think that I got my sewing abilities from her. I would spend lots of time watching her sew, quilt, and cook. Ms. Bear you should post us some pictures of your quilt. I have actually made two myself. I made my oldest daughter one about 5 years ago. I put pictures of her and her sister. I enjoy sewing and things, just don't have the time that I used to. When I taught I would have summers off and could do some sewing, but with daycare I don't have much time off at all.
I spent this week making having the kids make things for their parents. We made some picture frame ornaments. We also tried clay ornaments. I didn't have any paint to paint them yesterday so I made some from a recipe I found on the internet. The boys and I also made sugar cookies this week. They love cutting them out, then decorating them, and of course eating them. I also made some treats for the teachers at the school, too. It has been a very fun week. This is what I love about Christmas!! Making all the goodies and sharing them with everyone!!
Angie, did you say you can bind quilts? I know you are busy, so I will probably just have my cousin Tammi do it. She just opened a quilt shop in El Dorado last weekend. I am putting together a quilt that my mother-in-law, Sharon Schouten was working on before she passed. It's kind of a way to connect with her. I am giving it to my father-in-law for Christmas. This quilt is huge! She made all her quilts California king size and they are so comfy!!
And, Angie, didn't you make the girls pajamas a few years ago? Did you find the pattern at Walmart and did you use fleece?
I haven't bound a quilt in a few years, but I have to do these two. Yes, I made the girls PJ's. I made them out of some flannel that I found. I actually find a pattern like I wanted. I made it up on my own. I am known to do that alot. I don't like to mess with reading the instructions. LOL- Just cut it out using the girls shirts and pants. They were very simple. I can only do simple things! LOL!!
That's how the one quilt top is. My grandmother had a bunch of tops and one Christmas my Aunt put numbers on them and we drew numbers to see who got what quilt top. There are 11 of us grandkids and we each got a quilt top. I am going to give it to one of the girls I think. I have another of her's that I got from my Aunt when we got married. It is also one that she hand quilted!! I could try to help you out. I just got done making the cupcakes for the kindergarten party today and I am going to cut out the binding while my little ones sleep!
I got to watch UD spank Georgia Southern this afternoon in football.The Blue Hens beat up on the Eagles in the semi finals for I AA. Now they'll play East Washington University from Cheney here at home for the IAA final in January. I also finished my 88 Christmas cards, so the last of them will go out in the mail tomorrow. Then we have a party to go to tomorrow night, hoping the storm that is expected has down sized to something reasonable. It's been so cold here that little snow we got on Thurs. is still on the ground. Our people are lousy bad weather drivers and have to learn how all over again every winter as evidenced by many multi-car pile ups on the icy roads Thursday afternoon. Had one with 12 cars and a school bus. They just bing banged around, luckily with no injuries. Had a sharp shinned hawk on my deck rail yesterday. She was checking out her lunch selections, but I don't know if she picked off a bird or not.There are a lot of doves that come in for corn so she might have gotten one of them.
Hey Wilma, I am watching the water rise in the rain gauge!
Larryj
Wish I were? Wouldn't care to share, would you?
I'm with you Wilma, we need the moisture really bad. Be sure to check that rose garden!
I spent today doing domestic stuff, cleaned the litter box, UGH! :P :P :P Did a couple loads of laundry, did a little ironing, fed the dogs, fed the cats, fed the dogs, etc, etc! Gonna be busy next week helping my ailing friend get ready for Christmas as well as keep her various appointments. The time will go fast. Also watched K-State get blown away by the 'Gators this afternoon. I had forgotten the KU game 'till it was too late, happy to hear they did well. Looks like a good bball year.
I should sleep like a rock tonight, I am tired.
Day 3 of stomach flu virus.....Someone just shoot me
Wilma, as storms come ashore and rain on us, so will they travel east and perhaps give those of you in Elk County an early white Christmas. We are getting a series of storms which will last for five days---of rain. As our average rainfall for the year is about 15 inches, we will get a good start with these systems.
Steve, sorry to hear you are ill. Get better soon.
Larryj
Oh, Steve, I'm so sorry you have that bug. Sometimes Cipro kills it but it may be too late now. Try not to get dehydrated. :'( Hang in there this too shall pass.
Steve,
You know your sorry ol ass aint worth a bullet but I have a M-26 grenade you can use as a suppository and I gar-an-tee you it will clean out the lower intestinal track. That's a joke Steve---don't be gunning for me. :)
Quote from: Diane Amberg on December 19, 2010, 02:24:51 PM
Oh, Steve, I'm so sorry you have that bug. Sometimes Cipro kills it but it may be too late now. Try not to get dehydrated. :'( Hang in there this too shall pass.
Cipro kills virus? Wow never knew that it could. I thought antibiotics ewre for bacterial infections.
Had the Signer family Christmas at my house today. Fun times!! We had a lot of great food. Fabulous gag gift game! Pictures, more food. Mom, Danny & Family, Carlene & Family, Tony & Family and my kids & grandkids. It doesn't get any better than this!
Steve are you sure what you have is viral? If I start with that awful hot, burning, hurting, broken glass stomach I take a Cipro and about an hour or so later it disappears. I have very poor resistance to those stomach bugs so I have some Cipro around all the time and always take it with me when we travel.
Up early as usual-------------no granddaughter today, she is over at the other grandparents--------turned on the patio lights to check the rain gauge that I had not looked at since the rains came-----cheapo plastic six-inch gauge was overflowing. We plan to do some shopping today, running between the raindrops------------well, walking between the rain drops---------thank God for handicap plaques.
Larryj
Larry, do you have your average rainfall yet?
SDM, I am watching the roses. They were getting pretty dry so I watered a couple of weeks ago and am hoping that it does rain enough that I won't have to water again. The birdbath is close to the roses and the birds have been making a run on it so the roses should be well fertilized, too.
For excitement today I am getting Christmas cards ready to mail. I think I have received about all that I am going to this year. I have heard from everybody that I usually hear from.
Wilma, according to the news, Los Angeles County's official rainfall as of noon today was 5 1/4 inches, about a third of its annual rainfall. I think we might have received a bit more here in the San Gabriel Valley because of the proximity of the mountains near us. Like I said, my cheapo raingauge holds six inches and it is overflowing. We have one more storm coming through tonight and tomorrow so there will be more. This year is going to be very wet, I think.
Larryj
Wednesday morning update-------------the latest storm is rolling through and as of 7 AM probably is about done. I dumped the rain gauge last night and just checked it. It has another 2 3/4 inches in it. The weatherman says this is the last of the rain until after Christmas day. As I type this it has begun to rain again.
We have a new addition to the household. A cocker spaniel puppy named Charlie. Interestingly enough, R.A.M.B.O is not real happy with the rain preferring to stay nearby me while the puppy, being a spaniel loves the water. He runs right out into the rain without any problems. Maybe he is too dumb to come in out of the rain. (snicker). Sorry about that. Charlie and R.A.M.B.O. get along just great. They act like brothers, playing and fighting (playfully).
My better half will be at the hospital all day going through pre-op for an upcoming surgery, so I am here with two dogs and a granddaughter, inside because of the weather. There is still some last minute shopping to do, but not today. The plumber is coming back to do some more work replacing the old pipes.
Joy joy!
Larryj
When you have time tell more about your puppy why, age, color, etc.,Hope all goes well tomorrow with your wife's surgery...I'll be thinking of you all. I wondered about all your rain. The stories they are telling and showing here look pretty fierce, landslides to follow? I was wondering about Bonnie and David too. It looks like some areas got a lot and some got gi- normous amounts!
Charlie is now about ten weeks old. He is a buff color and judging by the size of his paws will be a large dog. We have had cockers before and are very familiar with them. My wife has been wanting one for a while and found this one. Pre-op went okay and surgery will be on the 30th.
Update on the storm------since I dumped the gauge last night it has fllled to over 4 inches. My unofficial total for this area stands at about 10-11 inches roughly two-thirds of our annual average. Wonder what the rest of the year gonna be like. However, as of 5 PM it appears to be lifting and the weather channel reporter says the sun is shining west of Los Angeles. I'm too lazy to go look so I will take his word for it. :) There have been some reports of slides around Laguna Beach to the south of us. Pacific Coast Highway between the Malibu area and Oxnard has been closed for a while and will be for a few days. That is one of the most scenic drives in California along the coast from Malibu shores to the Ventura harbor.
Larryj
My excitement today? WOW!! Someone asked me if I were over 60. I was checking out and the store's policy is a 25% discount for Seniors on Wednesday. And she ASKED me is I were over 60. ME, gray hair and all. How much more excitement could an old lady ask for?
That's great. What store is it and where is it?
Thank you for the puppy update. He sounds adorable. I know that Pacific Coast Hwy drive and it is beautiful. Hope the slides don't get any worse. I'm told that slowly but surely that system will work its way across the country and end up here. I find that fascinating as was the eclipse on the 21th. Have a wonderful Christmas.
Larry, you and Bonnie have been in my thoughts and prayers. What we see is concerning and looks like no fun at all. Good luck with the new puppy, I can't stop thinking about the little chihuahua puppies I saw at the pet shop a couple of weeks ago. Maybe later, when the two old men are gone, they are approaching 19 years of age. You all stay warm and dry! :D
Thanks, SDM, as I live in the "flatlands" there is no concern of flooding or slides. I live on a cul-de-sac with a slight rise from the entrance to the end. The rise is slight enough to not be taxing when you go for a walk and great for the kids on skateboards or bikes. Thanks for the prayers though. You can never get enough of those.
Larryj
Wishing Baby Jesus a Happy Birth Day!
Attending Mass
Eating great food
Eating candy
Opening gifts
Being with family and friends.
Taking a nap
Just going to have a Great Day!
Up early as usual waiting for the granddaughter who has now arrived and is safely tucked away in bed to finish sleeping. I will be going to the Oncologist this morning for my monthly visit and a shot in the rear end. My wife has an appointment with her Orthopedic Doctor this afternoon. The plumber is returning to do some more replacing of pipes, that is, if he can get off the mountain where he lives because IT'S RAINING AGAIN. All this comes to an end tonight as the family (daughter and family, wife and brother-in-law, and son and family and I will all meet at a restaurant in Anaheim to celebrate the 100th day since granddaughter #3 was born. Why? What is the meaning of this celebration? According to my son, oriental cultures gather to celebrate the 100th day since birth because the first 100 days are supposed to be the period in which the newborn is in greatest jeopardy. Once the 100th day arrives, it is cause for celebration. When he mentioned this to my Chinese daughter-in-law, her response was, "Huh? What are you talking about?" But, they have decided to follow this tradition so as to not to tempt fate. And, throughout this day of activity, we will all get wet because-------------ITS RAINING AGAIN!
Larryj
Well, I am not watching my neighbors. The fog is so thick that I can't see across the street or the alley. I guess my excitement will be hoping that the fog turns to rain. Maybe Larry's rain will make it to Elk County this time.
It is raining here in Texas too. Cold and windy.
I'm trying to find my voice. :P I think I've spent most of these last two weeks with laryngitis - sometimes totally voiceless, most of the time screechy and/or whispery. It's exasperating! :D
I sympathize with you. I had the week before CHristmas. I did the Zpac and the whole thing lasted about a week.
My wife's surgery went well. The doctor operated around 2:30 PM and it was a two hour operation. Recovery took a while so we didn't get out of there until 9 PM. She is doing fine, although tired and somewhat sore. The doctor wants her to get up and move around today a little and not lay in bed all day. So far that isn't happening, but it's early yet.
This is a day of relaxation. No grandchildren, no plumber, nobody that I know of is coming over. ;D
Larryj
Oh----------forgot to mention the 100 day dinner. It was at P.F. Chang's Chinese restaurant in Anaheim. This is not a traditional Chinese restaurant, but what my Chinese daughter-in-law calls "Chinese fusion." That means they serve Chinese food, but in an Americanized style. There are no Chinese people working there that I know of. There is another chain of restaurants here called Pick-up-sticks, or something like that, which is the same way. Chinese food, American style, and no Chinese employees. Food is good in both places though. The baby was given gifts that were supposed to "insure" her of a productive life. As an example, we gave her a cheap toy flute which is to guarantee she will be musical. Other presents were cosmetic jewelry to guarantee riches and things like that. Totally symbolic, but it was a good way to get the family together for a good time. We will, as we have since we gained a Chinese daughter-in-law, celebrate Chinese New Year which is coming soon. Again, only symbolic as my daughter-in-law really never celebrated the holiday, but goes along with our efforts to party when we can.
Larryj
Really glad to hear the surgery went well, but be sure she does get up at least for a little while to keep the blood circulating.That 100 day dinner sounds like a lot of fun. Happy New Year to you all! Xin Nian Kuai Le and Gung Hoy Fat Choy!
Amendment to reply #581-------------Wife's best friend came by with baked goods (that are not GF, so I don't get any), son and daughter-in-law with granddaughter #3 came by and left the baby with me to watch while they ran some errands. Note to daughter-in-law: Be sure to leave diaper bag as well as a bottle. Fortunately, we were a little ahead of the game having diapers on hand. However, neither one of us is capable of breastfeeding so that was a slight problem. They came back in time to feed her. Brother-in-law is here (I don't know why) eating whatever he can find and leaving the mess for me to clean up. I had to go to the store for some things along with the other 10 million people getting their supplies in for party night. I can't honestly say my day has been boring. It's time for the afternoon coffee break or a nap which ever comes first.
Larryj
It's a beautiful day here. Happy Birthday to my sister's husband Sonny who is 63 today.They used to always come here for a big family dinner and a birthday cake for him, but my sister decided that he didn't want to do that any more after our parents died. ;D ;D ;D. So Al and I had really good Nova Lox ( shipped in from Pike Place Market in Seattle) and cream cheese on good local bagels for breakfast and then later we'll go up north a bit to one of the big 16 screen theaters to see the matinee of "The King's Speech." So far it's the only theater around carrying it outside of Philly. This is the kind of cold clear day we used to go ice skating when we were kids.
I'm also going to see if I can lose some weight. I sure could use it. More exercise too. Wish me luck! All friendly encouragement gratefully accepted. Have a nice day all.
Watching the rose parade. Cooking balck eyed peas, mountain oysters, homade bread, and eating some kraut. Enjoying the new year. Later some snacks and football.
Changing the calenders, enjoying left-overs, (YES no cooking for a day or two), making phone calls to siblings and still enjoying the beauty of the Christmas decorations. A nice peaceful first day of the year!
No big plans today--------------watching the Rose Parade that is taking place about 10 miles to the west of me. I used to run outside before the beginning of the parade to see B-1 or B-2 or whomever is flying by. I never did see one which is weird because they fly west to east and therefore I should be able to see them as they pull up into the sky. I don't do that anymore. No comments from the peanut section about them being stealth bombers!
Larryj
Last night as I was leaving to go to a friends house, I got in the car, backed up and heard this crashing sound. As I turned to look my foot slipped off the brake and hit the accelerator which made it worse. I had forgotten that the back door on the passenger's side of the car was open, (how in the world I missed that is beyond me, anyway)i, and caught on the support for the carport and buckled the door. Now it lacks about 7 inches of closing and is dented in. No there wasn't any alcohol involved, just scatter braininess I guess. Thank goodness for friends. Someone Has loaned me a car for the weekend and someone else has offered to let me drive their old van while I try to figure out what to do with this. My neighbor up the street thinks he can loosen some bolts on the hinge and see if we can get the door closed and latched so at least I can drive it around at get estimates. That will be a big help. Just a little kick in the keister from 2010 on the way out the door. Ha, ha.
Roma.. and they tell ME that I am blond?? hahaha
Isn't it amazing what we do sometimes? I mean..Where is our head?? What are we thinking about? You just have to sit there and shake your head and wonder...
I must do something stupid and lamebrainy 10 times a day.. then sigh.. and now my favorite saying is.. " Well hell~ it doesn't surprise me one bit.. I'm as loony as a fruitcake most of the time"..
Today I am getting my New Years Cards sent.. Didn't do Christmas cards.. so I'm doing New Years Cards.. Then I think I'll go in .. make myself a cup of Chamomile Tea.. and watch a movie..
Yep.. going to be a nice lazy weekend..
We're getting ready to wind down from the holiday week watching the OU/Connecticut Fiesta Bowl game tonight. Go Sooners!
Hey Teresa, can you believe they let us have guns. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Darn scary isn't it?... ( but "some of us" know how to keep them securely stabilized in our garments..)
ROTFL.. ;D ;D
You got me there. :o
And you will never live it down.. LOL
Up early as required because school resumes today for Granddaughter #1. It is pouring rain at 5 AM. Without looking I would guess we have met our yearly average over the last two weeks. It would be nice if this would stop before I had to leave. Oh well.
Funny thing about this area. When it comes around to New Year's Day and the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl, it will rain like crazy the days before or the days after such as we are experiencing now. In 120 years, it has only rained twice on the Rose Parade. They say God smiles on Pasadena on January 1.
Larryj
I won't call it excitement but I finally got to walk, just cause I wanted to, (so did the dogs) since all the nasty cold stuff happened
I am surprised that just a month or so of not walking daily has got my legs feeling like cotton. It won't be long before we start "walking across Kansas" again..........and i guess I had better bundle up and go walking as much as I can.
It feels good to walk. I put the dogs coats on and I bundled up so I was waddling more than walking.....but we were moving.
Now, I am going to hit the couch and read or nap. If I say I plan on doing something like reading or watching a game or show on tv, I manage to sleep through most of it.
Oh, well...................sigh...............guess that's what I get for getting up before six. (Scooter thinks he needs to eat before then) Oh and his bladder needs relief. Guess what wins....lol Yep!
All weekend I was so stressed about my car and how I would deal with it, pay for it, etc. Thank God for friends. A friend loaned me her car and as I was getting in it this afternoon, I looked back at my car in the carport and the banged up door was closed. My neighbor up the street had came down sometime this morning and loosened the hinges on the door and got it to latch shut. I am now able to drive my own car. Tomorrow I start going for estimates at various places that friends have recommended. Annother thing I won't ever live down. Ha, ha.
Cut yourself a little slack Roma Jean. We all make mistakes; that is what insurance is for. :P :P :D
And thank God you weren't hurt, just your nerves frayed a little more. And when something like this happens we really find out who our friends are.
We just watched an old episode of America's Funniest Home Videos. The $10,000 winner was at a car wash - didn't like the job on his windshield, so opened his door and got out. The automatic car wash brushes came around before he was ready, knocked off his door, got the inside of the car all wet. He said it cost him $3500 to fix the door. His wife was in the car and yelling at him. (I'm sure she was! :D)
Don't know why it was video-taped - maybe a security camera at the car wash??? Anyhow, Roma Jean - you're not the only one, nor apparently the first! ;D ;D ;D
Thanks for all the support you guys. My sister reminded me that I could have taken down the carport and have been trapped in the car under the rubble. ha ha All a matter of perspective.
I'm just glad you weren't hurt! Did you ever remember why you had the door open in the first place?
Well I survived jury duty. I won't bore you with details but as always it was interesting. Fortunately the weather stayed clear and cold with no ice or anything to make my drive on I 95 into Wilmington any more annoying than usual. The older I get the less I like driving the 5 and 6 lane highways. It's a good thing I had already chosen my route to get to I -95 because there was a nasty fatal accident on one of my choices shortly before I went. It closed down everything for hours.
I got to see the bright red sunrise over the marshes. I'm rarely up that early in the winter. It was beautiful. I'm sure none of you would be interested but UD football has it's national championship game with East Washington in Texas tomorrow evening on ESPN 2. It's up against the Cotton Bowl so that pretty much kills the viewership.
Found a car door in Joplin, same year, model and color as mine and won't need to be painted. The shop should have it here by the first of the week. All done will run $597.00. Sure beats the heck out the 1,500 I was afraid it would cost. Bet I will remember to check the doors from now on. (I am knocking on wood as I say this, don't want to tempt fate).
Hurray! Not that having to spend that much is nice, but that is a good savings.
We still have some snow on the ground from Friday and Saturday's snows and we 're being told to keep an eye out for Tues.
I did three work shop classes at The Special Olympics Conference today. Had 60 special students from 13 to adult with all manner of special needs, mostly Down's Syndrome but high functioning. It was a pleasure to have them. I couldn't have asked for nicer, more polite and eager learners. My workshop was all about 911 and the right way to call for help, or when not to call 911. They especially enjoyed coming up with things that are annoying but shouldn't cause a 911 call to be made, like not getting the morning paper or being out of milk. It was a very rewarding day.
Church was nice today. Howard had lots of little kids - it's always a treat when they are there.
Enjoyed a nice afternoon nap, now watching the snow fall.
Changing my mind every 10 minutes about how much snow we should get, whether we should have school tomorrow.
We're hosting a Scholar's Bowl.
Did you have the scholars bowl or were you snowed out....or in, as the case may be.
Speaking of school, I don't know how to tell this without downright bragging, but I just came back from a delightful evening at Newark Charter school. It's the 10th anniversary of the founding and Al and I have been a part of it since the beginning. They opened in mobile classrooms and Al and I helped design the school buildings once they raised the money for them. I designed the classrooms with lots of input from the active teachers of course.Tonight the school was designated a National Blue Ribbon School for 2010, one of only 304 in the country of any kind of school, public, private or whatever and we're number 6 in the top 13 of all Charter Schools in the country. They use a core curriculum with enormous flexibility in how the teachers can teach the materials. So far it is just K-8 with hopes of building a high school in the near future. The Newark Mayor and the Governor came, along with people from DC from the Dept. of Education and our newest congressman, John Carney, a long time personal friend. Chris Coons couldn't be there but sent a nice letter. A bunch of our local state senators and reps. came too. Most of whom I know from one committee or another.( One of the advantages of being in a small state.) I am so proud of the teachers.They really typify what education should be all about. By the way, Kansas has 5 Blue ribbon Schools this year.
Dogs got all their shots up to date yesterday so they will be legal in Moline. Had a good visit with the realtor who is going to sell my house and talked about what needs to be done. Going to rent a storage shed and start getting things out of here so I can get the house on the market sooner. Got the new car door on today, it looks great. Tomorrow will have a hitch put on my car so I can rent a trailer and start hauling things to the Moline house when I finally can start going down there again to work on the house. I am hoping to get the bulk of the household moved there sometime in March. Finally moving ahead.
Awright! Hate those bumps in the road! :P
WOW sounds like you have a lot on your plate...so glad you are feeling good and will soon have your "ducks in a row"!
Take care of yourself in the meantime.
RJ, what kind of vaccines does Moline require for dogs? I would assume Rabies, anything else? You sound very well organized and are well underway with your list. Will you retire or open up for business again? Uh, am I being too nosy? ;D
My day has started with an energy fit and I am tired. LOL
The window I sit in front of to play on computer was keeping me cold even tho I sit on top
of a heating element. It was the only one I did not put plastic on, because I like to see out and
watch birds and people and animals and with plastic it does get blurry...........LOL not like my eyes
get blurry..........LOL
I took down drapes and found out the window wasn't shut all the way. Yes it was down, but had
not latched and ice was about an inch thick about 2 or 4 inches up the window. NO WONDER I stay cold
that got taken care of and when I got through I found out Sassy my yorkie had stepped on a piece of the duct
tape I used to hold the plastic in place while I finished fitting it (OH, I make do, with last years plastic and try to recycle) and I just
dropped it on floor and she stepped in it. She never barked or moaned. She knew she was suppose to leave it alone, and didn't..so I spent a bit of time getting it off her foot and then I decided to put Scooter's and Sassy's coats on them and take them out and while out I went to start my car and let it warm up so I could use it later this week.
Need to call a machanic ...battery wants to start but won't.........of course, I got it deiced and since it wouldn't start walked up and got mail.
I am pooped..............and will spend the rest of day either on computer playing or on couch reading and resting.
Have a good day friends. Oh have i told you that I am ready for extra warm days???.............I have had enough winter!
anyone sees Charlie tell him I need a jump-start............LOL bet he is hiding.
I fell asleep last night and forgot to turn on the faucets, so of course the pipes were frozen when I got up. The first plumber was so far behind that he didn't even take my name. The second said they would be there somewhere between noon and 2:00pm. So....I got the big old orange cord and my faithful Vornado heater, (they are made in Andover, KS and are great), and stuck it through the crawl space opening under the house right up against the water pipe that comes up out of the ground. Turned it on high and went back in the house. 25 minutes later the water was running..................I feel so good about that. Small town Kansas ingenuity.
Diane....so you really think I have a plan? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I have no idea what will happen when I get there. I truly believe that I am supposed to be there and that if I follow that, God will reveal the rest of the plan to me at the right time. Treating people is an option, I also have a non denominational ministerial license and doing weddings and funerals, working with the people is something real rewarding to me. Aunt Roma's Lawn and Pet Sitting Service? I am open to all suggestions. When all else fails I will ride my bike and play mandolin. So far God has seen to it that I have never gone hungry...I trust I can count on that.
The pipes that drain my washer were frozen, but I got them unthawed.
At least you all are weather wise enough not to use a blow torch or heat gun to defrost the pipes. We so seldom get down in those single digits that someone will manage to set their house on fire trying to thaw pipes. Good job!
It happens here, too Diane. Altho a lot of the fires are people putting stuff in front or on top of heaters during summer
and then forget to remove them.
We do get a few chimney fires where people burn wood and they forget to watch what kind of wood they use.
Scarey thing a hot chimney is................I learned my lesson in a hurry. Do not burn elm or anything that hisses and spits and
talks to you...........Oh, dear, I hope people are careful. It is too cold for volunteers to get out and fight fire.
I sure think this weather presents a lot of problems. I just used hot water too unthaw my pipes, but that doesn't mean they will not be frozen tomorrow morning.
Quote from: Diane Amberg on January 13, 2011, 12:16:19 PM
At least you all are weather wise enough not to use a blow torch or heat gun to defrost the pipes. We so seldom get down in those single digits that someone will manage to set their house on fire trying to thaw pipes. Good job!
I wish i had a propane torch to thaw mine. I am tired of no water. :(
If it doesn't thaw today i'm going to have to resort to putting coals down aroudn and under the inlet pipes
Careful use of a hair dryer perhaps? It's not quite as hot. Borrow a big pan or bucket of water, heat it, wrap the pipes in towels soaked with the hot water several times until it thaws and then keep the towels around the pipes for insulation? Electric hot pad around the pipes? Your electric blanket for awhile, well, until bedtime at least? Careful use of commercial heat tape? Or are you 'way beyond these ideas? How badly frozen up are you?
I thought of another one...I have no proof for this, but one man told me he used hand warmers, you know the kind you light and blow out? Some how he used those to thaw a pipe. If you are or know some hunters? Even the chemical heat packs we use on the ambulance might work if its a small spot and just barely frozen.
This comes up in some of our fire safety classes for winter when we talk about not using blow torches and looking for safer alternative ways to thaw pipes. My father some how used the heat from a big metal work light and bulb one time. Our kitchen only had a crawl space under it and some how he "boxed" a place with the light in it around the pipe and it worked. I'm sure there are some clever solutions out there that I don't know about. Anybody?
This probably wouldn't work for many people, but Daughter's cold water at the kitchen sink was frozen. She ran the hot water for awhile and the cold water pipe thawed. I haven't had any problems since I moved over here.
We had an extremely cold winter in 1989, our first winter here. We moved in on Jan.6th. We didn't know any of the house's eccentricities yet and the upstairs bathroom, right in the north corner, had the hot water pipe freeze. After Al thawed it we put a vent in the ceiling of the powder room below, which lets enough heat up there to keep the pipes safe. I'm sure that isn't very energy efficient but it worked.
Go to the Vornado website to read about it. I didn't put it under house naively. It is very energy efficient, safe and effective. They won't talk about thawing pipes..but hey it works.
They just brought my plate of ribs at Logan's........yum..this will be my excitement for the day.
Ribs? Oh yum! Enjoy! ;D Actually I did look up your Vornado, sounded interesting so I checked it out. I see why it worked for you. Great minds can invent good things!
Quote from: Diane Amberg on January 14, 2011, 11:45:00 AM
Careful use of a hair dryer perhaps? It's not quite as hot. Borrow a big pan or bucket of water, heat it, wrap the pipes in towels soaked with the hot water several times until it thaws and then keep the towels around the pipes for insulation? Electric hot pad around the pipes? Your electric blanket for awhile, well, until bedtime at least? Careful use of commercial heat tape? Or are you 'way beyond these ideas? How badly frozen up are you?
Way beyond that. I got hot water back but cold is frozen solid.
I am always amazed at what challenges each day brings. I was up early as usual to go over to my daughter's and get my granddaughter up and ready for school. When I turned on my phone, there was a text from my daughter that she had taken my granddaughter to the hospital during the night. She was complaining of shortness of breath, coughing and a fever. I signed on to Facebook hoping for more information before calling and waking them up unnecessarily. She posted that they had gone to the hospital. I sent a message hoping for more information. Not getting an answer, I went through the normal procedure to go over there like always. Just before arriving my daughter called and said she was staying home today and that my granddaughter was better. The fever had gone down and she was resting comfortably. I turned around and came home.
So------------now my normal schedule is changed. I have more time this morning to read the Forum. I don't have to worry about getting out of the dentist's office in time to pick my granddaughter up from school. I will be able to go along to the vet so Charlie the Cocker can get his next round of shots. I will be around when the plumber comes back to finish what he is doing--------.
I don't like changes-----------I don't like my day to be much different----------But, then again, I wouldn't like being a rut doing the same old thing every day. So, I welcome the challenges that today will bring. I guess that makes sense.
Larryj
Glad to hear your grand daughter is alright.Your daughter must have had quite a scare. Just a respiratory bug?
Facebookk has changed everything. I hear a lot more from family and the neighbors are always talking.
She was diagnosed with croup. Her little sister had it last week. As it turned out, they didn't need me today and the vet appointment was at the same time as my dentist appointment so I didn't go to that. I got a good refreshing afternoon nap in and feel good about that.
I am not normally a fan of Facebook. I have a subscription solely for the reasons Twirldoggy stated. I can get more information about my kids and grandkids faster. Why this generation feels it is totally necessary to post anything and everything online is beyond me. However, I know from looking today that my son and his family have returned from Cabo. Has he called us to say he is home? Nah. But everyone who is friends on his FB site knows. I personally don't need to know what my wife's nephew and his girlfriend were doing at the lake in Idaho last night. But it's there for all to see. I have to admit when I was new to FB, I posted a few items because I knew my kids would see it almost as fast as I posted it. But then, I started getting comments from a whole slew of people that I really didn't intend to share that information with. So now I read and comment occasionally and that's all.
Larryj
I remember saying I had no interest in Facebook. Then during the surgery and the recuperation at home I came to so look forward to hearing from people and seeing what they shared that I am really hooked now. The reconnection with old friends has been great.
Plus when you are more or less stuck where you are it is nice to know there are people out there. I get to chat with my daughter more. Do Not learn any more than she wants to tell me, but it is nice to see a picture of her and her boys. 1000+ miles apart it is hard/expensive to get together.
Plus the rest of family and friends. No body comes by to visit (for real) except a housekeeper and case worker, once in a while,
and only phone calls are telemarketers and I enjoy hearing how others get by.
So facebook has been a good thing in my life.
No one says you have to put your whole life out there for people to see. Not a safe world at all.
I wish every town where I have family or friends had a Forum like this and then I would be happy without Facebook but since they don't I am thankful for Facebook and being able to keep up with everyone. Mine are all so scattered and busy that days go by without a call or e-mail but they have been on Facebook.
Hope everyone has a great day today.
I rented a storage shed today so I can start getting things out of the house so I can get it up for sale. I am getting closer to Elk co. YEAH
She'll be comin' round the mountain when she comes! Hee Haw! Lol! ;D
I am leaving my faucets dripping tonight so I don't have to wake up to no water tomorrow. Just a reminder to to those in the COLD ZONE.
I can tell you what I am NOT doing today. I am not mopping my kitchen floor. I had it all swept nice and clean and went to get my Swiffer Wet Jet. It was empty. That is the bottle of solution that the mop sprays on the floor was empty. I don't remember emptying it. I don't even remember the last time I used it. And I don't have a refill. So I am not mopping the kitchen floor.
Now, at my age, it isn't easy to adjust my plans. So what should I do with the rest of my day? I could print the photos that were taken with my camera at Christmas or I could straighten up the notebooks of photos that I have printed. I could clean out some drawers and store the contents in another place, then use the empty drawers to hold some of the clutter that has built up around my computer. I could spend all day just listing the things that I could do. The first thing I am going to do is watch the news, then have some lunch. Soon after lunch is my two soaps. That will take me to three o'clock. Possibly my day has been solved.
A Nap sounds good too. My nap is going to get post-poned today.
Have a new housekeeper showing up at just the time I usually sit to
watch The Doctor's and sleep through a bit (if not all) of it.
Weather says it is a good day to stay in and stay warm.
At our age, we can pretty much do as we like. As long as someone
else will do our chores....LOL
If any of you watch Jay Leno, you'll see little Delaware get a mention on his show tonight. Has to do with ice cream. Very funny. I'll tell you more after it airs. Our snow last night didn't amount to much, but they are now watching for next Tuesday. I know you are very cold there. Stay warm!
Now that naps have been mentioned. It is time. Have done my grandfatherly thing with #1 granddaughter as far as school and a little bit of outside activities. We have hired a friend who is currently out of work to paint for us. It's a win-win situation. This trim gets painted plus a few other chores I rather not do myself and he gets to earn some money. I have gone to the grocery store and picked up needed things like coffee and milk and stuff for tacos tonight. (don't worry, David, I'll watch it closely). So now it is time for a short nap until it's time for GD to go home. Then it's dinner time and I won't stay up for Leno, way past my bedtime.
Larryj
I moved 10 boxes into the storage shed today. I am shredding more tonight while I watch TV. Now if it would just warm up enough for me to bring a load down.
Roam Jean,
Thought I ought to move my treasure hunting escapades from the birthday thread to this'un. Things are really looking up as of today. Found 7 quarters----I nickel----5 dimes and 8 pennies. By my calculation that's $2.38. I figure at this rate I will have the metal detector paid for by the year 2045. Two of the quarters were 5 inches deep but still not old enough to be silver ones.
Greatguns Sally,
Our grandfather was supposed to have lost a $20 Gold piece while farming behind a team of mules. Can you ask your Mom if she can narrow it down a mite from what my Dad told me "it's on the 80 area homestead" ??
Find deserted places with old storm cellars. Grandma used to say that is where a lot of people buried their money in the old days. I remember going on rides in the country with Grandma when I was just a little girl. She would find a place that she had a "feeling about", then get the shovel out of the trunk of the car and dig awhile. (I guess I come by this naturally). Don't recall any big finds, but a nickel would have impressed me.
Was it the old Edwards homestead or where the rock house was? Mom never heard that story and she didn't think that even sounded like something her Dad would even carry when he was out doing farm work. Said to tell you she was sorry she couldn't help with that one.
greatguns Sally,
It was neither one of those places but do you really think I'm going to tell you where the GOLD is ??:) My Dad said it was the only $20 gold piece grandpa ever had and he lost it out of his bib overalls. He said after a rain g-pa would walk that 9 acre field and look for it but never did find it---but that's not to say someone else didn't. Ask your mom if she remembers him farming 9 acres north of the road, NE of the brick building/ house. Don't you dare go out there because I got big ass bear traps set everywhere !!!.
You are safe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Relax. I think you had already told me this story and I think Mom and I discussed it when we went to the cemetery last Memorial Day. Don't fart around and step in one of your own traps 'cause I won't be by to rescue until next Memorial Day. :P
I had an appointment to take my oldest dog to the vet to have her put to sleep at noon today, because she was deteriorating so quickly. She wanted out earlier this morning and I laid back down and fell asleep. When I got up she had passed away laying in the middle of the front yard that she loved so much and patroled with a great since of responsibility. Bless her heart, she spared me having to do that. I called the place that cremates animals and they came within the hour. This is indeed a blessing but right now I don't have to tell any of you, it is just sad. So I'm waiting for the love and light that I know you will all send me. Thanks Elk Co family for being there.
It's so sad. Hope you're comforted by knowing she chose to die at home.
Oh my. I'm so sorry. I know how much our animals mean to us but sometimes I think we forget how much we mean to them too. She knew, so she did it her way. Sending love and a big hug.
I am so sorry Roma Jean, I will pray for you. :'(
Jarhead look on the south end. Hope it doesn't turn out like the gun Kenny's kids were hunting so frantically for.
Roma, I am so sorry. So glad you have wonderful memories as they do help.
My dog has been gone for a year this month and I still watch for him to run beside the car from the mailbox to the house and then walk me to the door.
A passing of a loved one is hard, no matter who/or what it is. I know you are hurting.
Maya isn't hurting and she knew best.
Once in awhile I still call my Scooter dog, by Jock's name and he has been gone as long as my son Bob, Jr has been and that is almost 9 years. Died 30 days after his wife died. She died of cancer and he died of a broken heart. Even tho autopsy said
acending anyerism ( I know that is wrong, but you can sound it out)
Rest in peace maya. God keep you Roma
Roma Jean, I will pray that you ease through this grief process with the understanding that she is waiting for you on that Rainbow Bridge as all of our pets are. I can't wait until I get to cross that Rainbow Bridge, so I can be with all my pets again. Love and prayers.
Roma Jean,
Our pets do become family. So sorry for your loss.
Thinnking of you, Alice
Spent last night with the Scholars Bowl kids - Varsity came in 1st and Jr Varsity came in 3rd in a tournament with 10 or 11 schools, including Bishop Carroll of Wichita.
We go Thursday to League - expecting great things.
Congratulations to the Students, Teachers and Parents for a job well done. Keep up the good work.
That's wonderful. The kids ,well everyone, must be so pleased.
I am, once again, so pleased with the good news that comes from the West Elk Schools. The successes their students have in the academic bowls/Math Relays/Geography Bowls/ etc. are so impressive among a wide range of schools, many much larger, who probably have a wider range of teaching tools due to larger budgets. The teachers who corral these students and encourage them to compete well are to be commended, as well as the parents who give their ongoing support. Hopefully the community recognizes and appreciates all these positive achievements!!! Great job, West Elk!!!
I have noticed since getting the Prairie Star, how many young people down there are getting scholorships and various honorable mentions. I look forward to going to the different events and support the schools.
Anybody want some snow? We're now in the last part of a multifaceted event that brought 5 inches of snow this morning topped by freezing rain and ice this afternoon and is now back to heavy snow and high winds to deliver several more inches of snow as a coupe de grace before the whole thing blows out after midnight. We got cleaned out once this morning and the snowplow did come through once, but you sure can't tell it now. I'd be happy to share. No? Well imagine that! ;D
Wouldn't mind a little snow Diane, but leave off the freezing rain. I am on a diet. :angel: :angel: ;D
No thank you, Diane. You can keep your beautiful snow. I had ice on my car this morning and it was very cold sitting there waiting for the ice to thaw so I could see to drive. I do have one blossom on a rose bush on the south side of the house.
Diane call back in July or August please. ;D
LOL! Good one Sally! :D :D
Diane, just so I can rub it in where I can------------------Temps in SoCal, at least in my town, will hit the high 70s and low 80s today. I wore a light jacket to the doctor's appointment this morning as it was a bit nippy. When I came out the jacket was off and shirtsleeves rolled up. By the time the GD gets home at 2PM, I will probably have to turn on the ceiling fans.
My story today is: I have a son, age 33, who is 6'6" tall and weighs in at about 250. Handsome devil as he takes after his father.
He has a thing about food challenges. In 2002, he attempted the 72 ounce steak at the Big Texan in Amarillo, but fell short 11 ounces before the hour was up. Last night, there was a food challenge at a BBQ restaurant in Tustin, not far from where he lives.
As I have mentioned before, he and my absolutely gorgeous Chinese daughter-in-law have their own little charity which supports a part of an orphanage in Nepal. When they traveled the world last year, they spent a week there volunteering and fixing things up for the kids. Last night's food challenge was a sandwich called the "Boss Hogg" after the show "Dukes of Hazard." The restaurant was donating 15% of the night's proceeds to the charity. The draw was that my son had to eat the sandwich in a certain amount of time. I can't tell you everything that was in the sandwich, but it did include 3 slices of Texas Toast, 16 ounces of meat (four different kinds) and a huge plate of french fries. Alas, he could not finish it. They have a plaque on the wall with the names of those that have and their is only one name. When we got there, I was looking for him and couldn't see him. He was wearing a Bo Duke wig! The charity still gets the money from the proceeds, but he had to pay for the sandwich. ;D
Larryj
Good for him for giving the good old college try. It sounds like you have a wonderful family Larry.
It is supposed to be in the 60's here in Springfield starting tomorrow, for the weekend, (great biking weather). Of course, tomorrow I have to be at an acupuncture seminar from 8:00 to 9:00 pm, yes 12 hours. Then Saturday starting at 7:00am going until 6pm is 3 sets of 4 hour seminars on x-ray and various types of diagnosis. Then Sunday from 7 to 11 am is Diagnosis and Treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue. With the surgery, etc, I am left to get all 24 hours for the year in this one weekend. Anyway, if you think of me this weekend, think of me as awake. Ha, ha.
Woo! Nothing like having to take all your Con Ed at one time! I feel for ya!
We are up for air now. Got record breaking heavy wet white stuff. We're cleaned up around here, but it took three tries. Every time Al thought he was finished, the snow plow would come through again and plow us in with huge chunks at the end of the driveway. Since he also cleans out several of our much older neighbors, he has had to go back and do them again too. I still don't know about school for tomorrow. Side and back roads are still very bad and no lasting thaw in sight. It's beautiful stuff though. It looks like somebody flocked all the trees and shrubs. This was our seventh snow this winter and we aren't even to Feb. yet.
Roma send that 60! Larry, I called my SIL during the worst of it. They had moved to AZ just before Thanksgiving and they had just gone inside from their balcony in Fountain Hills because the sun was too hot. HA! Didn't want her to not know what they were missing. But, they have incredible heat in the summer so I'm not sure which is worse. We've got more of something setting up for next week too, but I'm not sure what yet.
Larry, good for your son for trying to eat that big sandwich! Do you know how much he made for his charity?
Ms Bear, we have had years when we still had flowers blooming in December, but never January. Our real winter is Jan. and Feb. most every year.
We really cannot be bragging, often the heavy snows come for us in late Feb. and March. We are going to get a roller coaster ride in the next few days. In the 70's tomorrow, and a high of 19 by Tuesday with lows at 5 to 7 degrees. Brrr---! Every time any one of my dogs gets near the door I throw them out, telling them how much they will appreciate it next week. The break is good for me also. Tomcat has spent much of today checking on his business. Probably collecting on basketball game debts and paying out a few on the football playoffs. Certainly hope he doesn't play poker too late tonight, there isn't a curfew but I wouldn't want him in trouble.
I am currently battling some allergy to a med that was started in Dec. Generic Zyrtek works great but makes me so sleepy. Since I don't have many obligations, that is what I have been doing. Hopefull this rash will go away soon! Already have problems with excema; don't need an allergy rash besides!
Diane, you still didn't inform me if you would call back in July or August. My feelings are kinda hurt because you answered everyone but me. :( I know, I bet you were busy packing that snow away so you cand send it to me later. ;D
Sixdogsmom, you are so right, it is way to early to do any bragging. After all, Easter isn't until the last Sunday in April this year and that isn't a good sign.
Edie, that rash sounds uncomfortable. I didn't know that Zrtec could make you sleepy, I wish it would me. I have taken it for about 6 years now and it has never made me sleepy. Sure glad it is a generic now, so much cheaper.
We haven't seen 70 for awhile but it is really nice in the daytime but gets really cold after the sun goes down. Ice on the car in morning.
I don't know how you all deal with the snow at all. If we get snow and ice it is gone by noon.
League Scholars Bowl today - West Elk Varsity came in 3rd.
Junior Varsity came in 1st - undefeated tonight!
Wahoo!!!
Regional Scholars Bowl is Thursday, Feb. 3rd at Central in Burden, starting about 4:30 pm.
You're welcome to come and watch. It's only one team - varsity.
I gave massages all afternoon.. and then my mother and Kjell and I spent an evening playing Rummicube..
Had a wonderful fun relaxing time. Loved the weather today and is supposed to be even nicer tomorrow.. If there wasn't 2 inches of ice on the lake I do believe my fishing pole would be calling my name. :)
Great guns, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to neglect you. It just takes awhile to get all those styrofoam chests down out of the attic. I've got several packed with snow for you, but I have to rent a freezer locker to keep them in until July and the roads are too bad to risk it just yet.
Actually, I'm really down in the dumps today. Went to the funeral of a very dear friend this morning . We were back yard neighbors for 22 years. A wonderful lady with a delightful husband .She had a short but deadly brain tumor. Lost another friend, younger than me, on Wednesday to Leukemia. So sad. As for WARPH....I had a dream back in late December that I read his obituary in the news paper. Now that's ridiculous since I never knew his real name, but now I wonder.
If the phone is still ringing it may be he is just in the hospital. I hope so.
Maybe he is on a world cruise and doesn't care that we are worrying about him.
The world cruise sounds like the most interesting option.
lol
Diane, you may want to rethink sending Sally snow as it seems we just may have plenty of our own to deal with. I knew that two 70 degree days in January was gonna make us pay in February. They have issued a winter storm watch for us beginning tomorrow night with freezing drizzle and heavy snow of more than six inches Monday night through Tuesday. I just got back from the grocery store and it looks to have been nearly plucked clean. But I can breath easy now, there is plenty of cat and dog food, even plenty for me. ;) The van has a full tank, (nearly), and the bills are caught up. I can hibernate during the extreme temperatures they are predicting. Don't forget to drip the water people! :P :P
Hey, you mean I packed all those Styrofoam boxes for nothing? Poo. Sorry to hear you are going to get it too. We are up for something Tues. and Wed. AGAIN....but they still can't tell what system will influence what so it may be rain, or snow or ice or all of it. We topped off the tank after the funeral this morning and I had already made a big pot of chili and we picked up some pumpernickel rolls that Al wanted so we are good too. Already had 6 gal. of milk, four loaves of bread, 10 pounds of bacon, 3 gal. orange juice, 10 doz eggs,...JUST KIDDING! I will make some corn bread tomorrow though. I wonder why perfectly normal people who can ordinarily make a shopping list and know how long it will last seem to forget how to figure out meals for a few days when a storm is predicted?
Nothing for excitement today but got a call from a step-granddaughter that her son was born last Sunday evening and he weighed 3 lbs. 11 ounces and is in the NIC unit about 25 miles from her. I will go see him tomorrow. Sure hope our weather is good although they are predicting rain.
Prayers are needed.
Aw, another wee one. Prayers for sure.
Ms. Bear they can do so much for preemies these days. I hope/ pray for the best, Edie.
Prayers are headed up... :angel:...But if there was ever a time when it was good to be a preemie, this would have to be it...I really can't believe how great our modern medicine really has become over the last 50 year. Hope everything goes well for the baby, momma and you, too!! :-)
Diane, your time was not wasted because by August I am sure I can use all you packed away and some of what I will save. ;)
Diane, you made me think of my Mama who used to bake cornbread for the squirrel that came to the feeding table every day. She liked to watch him try and clutch it while he ate. Of course it crumbled, causing no end of frustration for him, and amusement for her. She spent many, many of her few dollars on feed for the little people she fed every day. I wish that I were more like her; maybe I grieve too much for my family that is gone? :-X :-X
Diane, I am not ignoring your question about the moneys made from the food challenge. I was informed that the raffle ticket sales were $100. The raffle tickets were marked yes and no. Each was $5. If he finished the sandwich and you had a yes ticket, you got a free drink at the bar. Obviously, if you didn't think he would finish, then you just contributed $5 to the charity. There was another $100 +/- donate online by friends who couldn't be there. As for the restaurant itself, the amount is still pending. Clearly, the restaurant is not one of my CPA son's clients!
The friend who is painting wanted to get some done early today as thunderstorms are predicted. My wife has a very early Doctor's appointment over near Beverly Hills tomorrow. It is much too difficult for her to negotiate the traffic and find this place by herself. So she and her brother are staying in a nearby motel tonight. I wil be doing my usual GD thing tomorrow so I can't go.
Larryj
Larry, I hope I didn't sound like I was just being nosy. I was hoping your son made a big stack of bills for his charity. Maybe he still did! I also hope all goes well with your wife's adventure going to the Doc's office. Beverly Hills huh, sounds pretty fancy to me. ;)
Thank you for all your prayers and words of encouragement. He is so tiny and perfect. Couldn't believe how much hair he has. I know he has a long road ahead but I was very encouraged after seeing him. Now I can't wait until I can hold him someday.
No, Diane, you are not being nosy. It was a good question, one that I wanted to know the answer to myself.
Larryj
Made it through the 3 days of seminars, learned some neat things. Got a great software program for Auriculotherapy (ear acupuncture), got a new laser to treat acupuncture points with. Got adjusted and had some acupuncture on myself. What a relief to have this done and I feel better. Anway, tomorrow, have friends coming to haul some things out of here to the junk yard and take some of the furniture I don't want, also help me pack. Hope to have the house cleaned out enough to put on the market in a couple of weeks. Maybe I can even get moved to Moline before March. Elk Co here I come!!!!!!!
Do Not Get Rid Of The Snow Shovel!!!! I Repeat! Do Not---- oh never mind! Hope that is all over with by the time you get here Roma Jean. Stay safe!
Edie, I have kept a snow shovel IN MY Apartment all winter.
Only had to use it twice.
Let me explain.
I have to put Scooter on a line. He runs off and comes home when he is ready. Eats every thing that doesn't eat him and at 15 he is too arthritic to let go and expect him to come back.
So, to put him out when the concrete pad is slick (slick is worse; I can't stand up on it, or snow packed (some times I can just barely get my door open) I must dig a path to his chain.
Once in a great while, snow has to be up to his nose, I let him go and of course, it is too nasty for him to explore. I also keep (when I am warned) snow melt in and I will use it. Hasn't been too bad, this year. Last year, I got so sick and tired of slick white, stuff. Kind of what the east is going through this year.
Today, I must get a load of laundry done and get some outside chores done before it hits.
Stay safe people. It is going to get nasty!
Watching it snow AGAIN! I made a kettle of green chili soup and a pan of cornbread for lunch! We have not been out of the house since Monday evening. Had no mail or newspaper for 2 days. We are hoping that this snow today doesn't amount to very much!!!
Myrna
I'm at my office and the snow flakes just started. They say only an inch or "so" here. It's the "so" that could do us in. Ha, ha.
I just put the dogs outside to do their jobs and it is snowing AGAIN!......................least it isn't as cold today as it was earlier this week. Right now it is just a dusting, we will see.
Enough all ready!
My excitement this week is over and almost done with. Monday morning I had surgery to clean out a carotid artery. The four daughters were there. The weather was fine when they left. The plan was to come back the next day to take me home. Along with Tuesday morning came the blizzard. My nurse reported that the streets were fine except for the blowing snow. Janet had said that she would get me home one way or another. Her way turned out to be flying through the blowing snow at 55 miles per. Now most of you are probably aghast that she would take her mother out in a blizzard. You who know her, remember when she drove the ambulance on ice an inch thick to take a burned baby to Wichita to the hospital? The baby's father rode in front with her and reported that she had no trouble with the ice. Tuesday she had no trouble with the blizzard. When we got home, the walks had been shoveled, the ramp was clean and I was glad to be home and not spending another night in the hospital.
We think Janet's AWESOME!!! ;D
So glad you are home and doing okay and so glad you had Janet to get you home safe.
Today i watched lots of birds get drinks out of the heated dog water dish. It was intended for the chickens,but they didn't seem to mind the visitors. The hen scratch sprinkled around in the few bare spots of the yard was blanketed by every color of birdie.
I love to watch them! Hope they get their fill befor the next snow comes in.
Wilma, aren't those roto rooter jobs amazing? Glad you are back home again and doing so well. :-*
I was glad to get my Mother home, too, even though she tried to drive from the passenger seat.
I will correct her about driving the baby to Wichita. I actually took the dad in my ambulance and the Greenwood County EMS took the mother and the baby. I'm not even sure right now if I took all three in my unit from Howard to Eureka or if we were able to take two ambulances to Eureka. Anyway, the ice we drove on was from Howard to Eureka, then from Eureka to El Dorado. That was the year that the state road department started using that liquid stuff to pre-treat the highways. Anyway, when I got west of El Dorado, we had dry roads. What a blessing. As for the dad, he is a truck driver and he said he only felt the ambulance slip one time on the ice. It was such a scary time, that EMS run was. I praise the Lord every time I see this family because they survived this explosion.
This blizzard was really wonderful because the wind blew so hard that it blew the snow right across the highway. however; where the highway was protected by trees or bridges, it became snow packed and icy. Seeing what was coming at you and in front of you was what was hard. However; we made it.
Jon Morris shoveled Mother a path from the carport onto the sidewalk, then shoveled the sidewalk and the wheelchair ramp. I only had one problem with getting her in the house and I hit the little bump thing (I don't know what it is called, stoop maybe), and Mother's chair stopped and Mother sort of went forward. Glad she was hanging on. LOL I couldn't drive the wheelchair near as well as I drove the car.
So glad that we were able to get her home even through a blizzard. Being careful was the ticket for the day.
Quote from: Janet Harrington on February 05, 2011, 01:14:50 AM
Glad she was hanging on. LOL I couldn't drive the wheelchair near as well as I drove the car.
:o.. She was hanging on.. because her hands and knuckles were permanently cramped in that position after riding with you in the car! If the whole truth were told.. I bet her mouth was frozen in a silent scream too..
Actually, my mouth wasn't frozen. Someone had to tell her how to drive. The really scary part was from the car to the house after she got hold of the wheel chair. Imagine, 80 miles of snow and blowing snow without incident, then she tries to ditch me on the way to the house.
We were going to bring in the Chinese New Year on Thursday (first day) but it was inconvenient for my daughter and her family to get from their jobs in LA home to pick up Granddaughter #2 and then back to LA, to Chinatown, for dinner. I wasn't really up to snuff that day so I arranged with my daughter-in-law that we would do the dinner on Saturday which was fine with her. Everyone was happy with that arrangement except for my control freak as-------- brother-in-law who insisted the dinner go on as expected and to heck with anyone who couldn't make it. So, as I understand it, my son and his family did go to Chinatown on Thursday to have dinner with the as-----------.
So, today we all met in Chinatown at the jeweler's shop who are friends and then walked to the restaurant for dinner. Even the as--------------- showed up for dinner which, as far as I was concerned, he had already celebrated and didn't need to be at this one.
But, it is a Happy New Year, and we toasted it and dined on scrumptious Chinese food and I had a long conversation with my son which doesn't happen as often as it should. I got to enjoy all three granddaughters, two older ones dressed in Chinese pajamas, courtesy of my wife. And, a hug and a kiss from my beautiful Chinese daughter-in-law, which should also happen more often. And, the best part---------------------------
SOMEBODY ELSE PAID FOR DINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Larryj
Isn't this the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese world?
Yes, I believe that is correct Patryn.
Here we go gang, they just did the coin toss. Time to pull out the junk food and hunker down. Happy Super Bowl.. I decided to cheer for the Packers since that is who my youngest neice is for.
My daughter and her family live in Wisconsin. Altho Robyn does not like to watch sports unless her boys are playing, she still
finds herself rooting for the Packers.
I really don't care who wins this year. Just want a good game.
I really like the commercials and am heading that way to watch them.
My back is to tv and I listen more than watch; I have had enough computers today and am gone.
Have a good night.
There is hope! We got above freezing for awhile this afternoon and a sunny patch in the front yard is finally free of snow. A big flock of robins came out of the woods across the street and went over every bit of green grass looking for a snack.
WOW! the 10 day forcast for Elk Co looks great. I think I may come down later in the week and bring a carload of things. Don't want to mess with a trailer right now. I'll let everyone know and maybe anyone who wants can meet me at the Swinging Bridge Cafe for a visit. I am excited.
We had a fun day. There are some one room cottages, some with a loft, located in Oceanside. My wife used to go there with her family when she was a kid. One of them is privately owned and if you want to stay there in the summer, you must reserve it now. These cottages are on the beach and the one we rented for our summer trip is the best, with a loft and sleeping accomodations for four. There is a porch facing the ocean so you can sit there and soak up the sun and watch the girls go by in their bikinis on roller skates or bikes or just walking. We went today because we wanted to see what we were getting into. We were really impressed so much so, that realizing our daughter was on vacation next week, we rented it for the last week in February. Just me and what's-her-name, no kids, no dogs, nobody but us. Supposedly it is wired for internet so I will be taking the laptop with me. If it doesn't work, then no Slice Of Wry for eight days. bummer.
Larryj
Now that's the way to end February! I guess it doesn't matter as much out where you are, but it sure sounds good to me.
Yee Haw !! Dirt fishing is starting to pay off. Me and the trusty ol metal detector found our first silver coin today. 6 inches deep and thar she laid. A 1911 -S Barber Dime but you hide and watch--that ol Sarge will try to tell me it was his and he lost it back when he was a pup.
Jarhead, that is wonderful. Hope there will still be something left for Roma and me to help you dig up.
Larry, that sounds like a wonderful way to spend a week. Love the Pacific coast, so different from the Gulf.
Jarhead, I wonder how much that would be worth?
I saw an article in the Prairie Star about a wine tasting at Poplar Pizza Saturday night. It talked about being able to buy tickets but didn't say how much they were. Does anyone know? If I come down and stay for the weekend, I will want to go. Thanks.
Janet, it probably means Jarhead is now worth a dime. ;D
Janet, At today's silver melt price it's worth $2.22. Not quite enough to pay for my gas to get to the "dirt fishing " spot I went to. It might be worth up to $7.00 if the grade is better than what I think it is.
Ms Bear, at the old one room country school I was at I got all kinds of deep readings saying 'DIG !! DIG !! but I fear it might be an old pipe line----BUT-----there might be gold double eagles stacked in the pipe. You tell Roma Jean there's gold and she will be digging like a badger jacked up on Mountain Dew.
Oh yea, found a wheatie penny that is so corroded I can't read the date. I will sell it for 100 bucks and let the new owner find out if if it's one of those coveted 1909-s VDB pennies .
Jarhead, you finding all of this money needs to be brought to Obama's attention. He needs to put a 200% tax on it, that will help reduce the budget deficit.
Boy Jarhead...my little paws are downright tingly thinking about all that undiscovered gold in Elk Co. Have pick axe will travel.. :laugh: :laugh:
Frank, Why you wanna bring Obama into this ? Maybe that's why Myrna call you "Bucket Mouth ".
Roma Jean, I should warn you there aint gonna be no profit sharing until the machine is paid for. So far the $30.59 I've found has paid for the head phones and now working on paying for the little garden shovel I just had to have.I only get 40 hours out of those 8 -AA batteries and almost ready for 8 news ones so that will be another set back. Oh, and that possible 1909 VDB penny ?? After two hours soaking in vinegar it was a 1919 but did find a 1920 today to go along with it.
I think the wine tasting is $25.
Ron, the man's name that was East of Longton, where the house was torn down was Russell. I have an old map that has the location of all of the Rural Schools in the county, if that will help you.
Jar, be sure to keep track of all that money you find. The feds will want their share of income tax. Wouldn't want to cheat them out of their fair share.
Larryj
Larry, You think Obuma or one of his henchmen reads the Elk county forum ?If I donate the $11.50 I found today to the Church can I use it as a tax deduction ? There is going to be one PO'ed pint sized Black Beard when he tries to recover his buried treasure in the city park. Four of those gold colored President dollar coins buried in three locations. He won't be near as mad as his folks are, when they find their stash has been pilfered by the junior pirate. My interesting find today was a Longton dog tag dated 1948.
Jarhead, you are just having too much fun with that thing. I think you should have to at least share the fun.
Ms Bear,
Dirt fishing aint fun !!! It is hard work.I was bent over today breaking a clod of dirt and my sister drove by and told me from now on to turn away from the road when I bend over. She said she thought a plumber was working on something then mumbled something about a full moon. If I get down on my knees to dig then I got to crawl to the nearest tree to haul my pleasingly plump self up off the ground. Yep, this is hard work !!
One time I actually called 911 to send an ambulance because I saw a man laying face down in a yard across the street. When I rushed over to help I found the man was laying on the grounc reaching down is this hole working on a water pipe. Ha ha I was embarresed as the ambulance and everone in the neighborhood arrived on the scene.
Does anyone want to meet for dinner tomorrow night at the Swinging Bridge Cafe around 6? I am in Moline. Yeah.
Did you get to have your get together? Hope so!
Up at five, normal, turned on the laptop, normal, drank my coffee, normal, checked my mail, normal, did the Times crossword, normal, starting baking gluten free muffins for the Celiac Disease Meeting----huh? Yep, I actually started and finished two dozen muffins for the meeting. And, I even got one or two compliments. 24 muffins, well, 23, I had one to make sure they were good enough. Approximately 30 people at the meeting and I came home with 5. Let me see if I got the math right here. 23 muffins went, 5 came back, equals 18 were eaten, meaning 12 didn't try one. Oh, well, that's 5 for me.
Larryj
Diane, no one from the site came. But talked to people at the restaurant who new my family, talked about my Dad and Grandad Turner's newspaper column. One lady there had worked with my stepmother in the sixties. I had a real enjoyable time. I decided not to go to the wine tasting tonight. Lost my checkbook somewhere this afternoon and have just torn the car and house apart and can't find it. I hope someone finds it and just takes it to the bank in Moline or Howard, it was my local checking account. My name and my neices name is on the checks along with the PO Box here in Moline, but no phone numbers. Checked the Swinging Bridge Cafe and the Post Office, but didn't find it there. Frustrated with myself today.
Have you moved totally or just there for the weekend?
Just here for a few days working on the house. My goal is to get everything here next month.
So sorry about the dinner. I forgot about it - was still working on the church's bulletin. Welcome to Elk County for the weekend. Hope your checkbook turns up soon.
Roma Jean, did your check book turn up? Usually when I've "lost'' mine it turns up in a jacket pocket or pants pocket I forgot I had been wearing.
I played a piano duet with my friend for church this morning, and it went so well. It's been a LONG TIME since I've gotten to do that - maybe since high school, many years ago. It was a lot of fun, and turned out to be very melodic and meaningful.
I have finished one load of wash and cleaned out the top of my closet. Talked to my daughter and a cousin from Bashor called. It has been a nice quite day. Oh! I finally loaded Internet Explorer 8, which took some time. It wore me out so I have to take a nap now. ;D
No check book yet. I havent evenlooked because I exhausted myself with that yesterday. Will call the bank Tues am if it doesnt show up. Having a peaceful movie day. Not leaving today, maybe tomorrow. Patryn congrats on the duet. Nothing like playing music.
Decided to stay in Moline until WEd. May make a run to Sedan today.
Hopefully you do it in a car. pretty windy and cold to run. Have a good day.
Roma,
My daughter usually finds missing items between the seat and the console. Handbags tend to release items since we don't usually close them.
I FOUND MY CHECKBOOK. Evidently I have been parking ON it. Today, after having a great lunch with some folks in Moline, and putting a stop payment on my checks, I parked more in the front of the driveway rather than further in. I discovered the soggy check book while taking the dogs for a walk. One more little drama, closed, for now.
My exciting day was yesterday. I made the return visit to the doctor and was released from the carotid surgery. Everything is as good as it can be. I will still need to have the bi-annual scan to keep track of the blockage on the other side. Would you believe that I was taken in as soon as we got there and we were out and back in the car by actual appointment time?
We made five other stops and were on our way home by 2:00. Organization really works.
great news Wilma. It is always a relief to get your walking papers from the doctor.
That's great news Wilma!
I'm taking a sledge hammer to the metal detector is what I'm doing for excitement !! Two days ago I found a 1910-S Penny ( which I needed in my penny book ) so I knew I was dirt fishing in a good spot. Then yesterday I unearthed this little pewter figurine of a pioneer woman on a brass base. I was shaking like a coon dog "passing ' a peach seed. After asking someone to take a digital picture of it so I could send it to Waldo to identify this priceless relic , I find out it is Clara Barton from a Franklin Mint Civil War chess set---made in 1983 !! Why wasn't it at least a Prudence Crandall piece so I could have sold it to a tourist at the Elk Falls Outhouse Tour ?
After having 6 more inches of snow Monday night, your rain has just arrived here. Hopefully it will wash the snow away for good.
This has been a rough week, and it ain't over yet as they say. Onie, my youngest little dog, and very beloved Italian Greyhound started having seizures Sunday afternoon. He had them one after another, and after half an hour I got him to the vet, Dr. Julia Fechter in Howard. She gave him three separate doses of valium and after about an hour, he started to relax. We started him on phenobarbitol and went home. The next morning he was doing it again, and this time she kept him, putting him on IVs. He is still in the hospital, unable to stand and is not drinking water on his own. He is eating however and I took him some chopped chicken breast this afternoon. We are not making any decision about his future until next week; giving the phenobarbitol every chance to work and for his body to recover from this horrific event. This seems to be the hereditary kind of epilepsy since he has not been exposed to any pesticides or other chemicles, and he is the exact age when this disease usually shows up. He has always been a very healthy little dog, and so sweet. This is tough! :'( :'(
I am so sorry Edie. Watching them is like watching one of your children when they were sick. And you are just as helpless.
Bless you and your baby EDie. Hearts my heart for you.
:'( :'( I have just received a call from the vet. She had just checked on Onie, and got him to drink some water, and got him to stand. I am almost afraid to hope.
We're pulling for ya! Hang tight.
Edie, how is your pooch today?
I just finished my CPR instructors update for the new ILCOR standards. I've been a CPR instructor for almost 40 years now and I think everything I ever learned back in the beginning is the opposite now from what we were taught originally, yet every change has brought a better chance of survival. Or so they say. Now the emphasis is on the importance of compressions. It used to be the air and airway were the most important. Now it's CAB instead of ABC. For untrained people it's chest compressions, deep and fast with no breaths at all until rescuers arrive.
For lay rescuers it's compressions first for 30 fast deep compressions (at least 100 /minute at 2 inches deep) and then 2 breaths, then 30 more and so on for adults. Some changes for children and infants also, CAB. AED is one shock if called for, two minutes of CPR then one more if called for, then another 2 min. of CPR, repeat. EMT includes pulse check but is mostly the same as the others.
Well, Onie is getting up by himself and standing alone today. He has had a BM, and is eating and drinking. However, there is a certain confusion being displayed, and he is being sent off into oblivion by the ceiling lights. Julia said that he started to seize this morning when gazing at the ceiling lights, and she gave him another dose of valium. She also sheilded his cage so that he could not see those lights. It appears to me that one eye is not tracking with the other, and this may be causing him the mental confusion. I got to hold him for about half an hour this afternoon, and fed him the portion of turkey I had brought before he started to act distressed. I have been doing a little research on epilepsy and the experimentation with kindling. Very interesting as this is almost the same thing that Sister Kenny did with polio patients so that they could eventually walk. It has to do with patterning of the brain, and kindling works under the assumption that the brain has somehow learned to operate in the seizure mode. Kindling patterns the brain into a different mode so the seizure is not completed. Of course this has little to do with Onie; I am hoping that he can come out of this, he is much better today than yesterday. :'( Thank you Forum Friends for your kind caring it is so appreciated.
Sure hope he continues to improve. Best wishes for you both.
I wanted to let everyone know that Onie got to come home on Sunday. He has been busy relearning everything since his eyesight is not back to normal, and his thinking is a bit scrambled. But he is advancing very fast. Yesterday he began to go up and down the stairs, run from the cats, and get up onto his favorite chair for a nap. If he continues to improve this way, he will be back to normal in a matter of weeks. Last night he jumped onto the bed, following Trixie and Ollie. I am so relieved as the seizures seem to be under control outside of several very small ones as he is drifting off to sleep he is seizure free. It takes a couple of weeks for the phenobarbitol to take effect completely. Thanks everyone for their prayers, as this little guy is important in my life. :-* :-*
That is very good news, I am sure he was happy to be home and back in his normal enviroment.
So happy for you to have Onie home and healing.
Edie, we're so happy to hear your good news! You must be hugely relieved.
Al had his cataract surgery appointment at 6:00 this morning at a Wills Eye Surgery Center 40 min. north of us. All went well and we were done and back home in Newark at Mc Donald's for a light breakfast by 10:15. He had his left eye done 20 years ago, so now he has a matching set. That's one more thing where modern medicine is amazing.
Are your spring bulbs showing up now? I've got drifts of snow drops and lots of snow crocus.
Not to brag, but did you see our Delaware boy, Luke Matheny, won an Academy Award for his short film "God of Love?" We are all so pleased for him. He enjoyed the after parties, but he lost his keys at one of them and then his car got towed. So much for Tinsel Town fantasy.
My crocus has been blooming for more than a week now. There are tulips coming up here and there and the Star of Bethlehem is coming up all over the yard. The surprise lilies are up really good. I haven't checked the forsythia yet for buds.
Does anyone have jonquils blooming? They usually start blooming around the first of March.
The wife has crocus blooming but no tulips yet.
It wasn't very exciting making the 25 lbs of scrapple today, but I'm very excited about sinking my gums into a mess of it for breakfast tomorrow morning.
SCRAPPLE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~YUM !!!!!!!!!
What is Scrapple?
Everything but the oink! It's like mush but made of pork, cornmeal and spices, cooked and molded into pans. Great sliced and fried.
I have started Walking across Kansas. This morning I really got a good fast walk in.
First had to walk to the bank to get change for washer and dryer and the grocery store and
back home to put laundry in.
While dryer was going I bundled up (just a little nippy) and the dogs and I headed north to the creek and we did not stop to smell the roses.........Kept a good clip going and even they enjoyed the faster pace. Stopped at the garage to pay on my bill and now I am home and can record the time on my paper.
I hope you all who signed up to Walk across Kansas hit the floor running, too. With the weather changing tomorrow may be wet and miserable so will walk here on the machine in the recreation room.
Spent last night working with my fellow CERT members responding to the tsunami alert\warning here in California. Watched t.v. on the Japanese quake and tsunami too, but here in California the news was focused on the tsunami surges hitting the Northern California Coast. Now that I have I chance to take a breath; I am marveling at how something so far away can impact us all. The earthquake in Japan, the baby tsunami in California doing millions of dollars damage, the turmoil in the middle east. I have not seen this much turmoil since the 1960's, I don't think. Just pondering our existence at the moment and how fragile it all seems (I wonder if being in the fire has any b. earing on these thoughts? :laugh:). For the moment I am pondering the big picture, really big picture, and going in to philosophical/ theological mode. I need a break from our everyday rants on politics and Charlie Sheen. For excitement today I just posted this message and it made me feel better. ::)
David
David, I am glad that posting helped you to feel better. I can't imagine what the people on the coast are thinking. Of course I am watching whatever I can about the earthquake, but still can't quite feature the horror and helplessness that these people must be feeling. Maybe Kansas tornadoes aren't as bad as we make them out to be.
David, it sure is good to hear from you. All my California friends were on my mind yesterday, even the ones not on the coast. I'm glad things weren't any worse, bad enough as it was. It's a shame there was a death. Bless you for getting busy and helping out. I'm with you on having bad news overload. On top of the world situation, when bad things happen on such a huge scale it's hard to get your mind around it. But it all gets broken down into grids and bite sized bits, the emergency folks start down the priority lists and eventually it all gets done. You get a gold star!
It brought back a lot of memories, both of my mother's brothers were killed while Salmon fishing off the coast of Washington in Sept. 1971. They were in an 18 foot boat and were hit by a 36 foot wave caused by an earthquake off the coast of Japan. They didn't have any warning then.
:D I cleaned out my car, cut all the bushes back in the yard and now, IT IS ROCK CHALK JAYHAWK time 8) 8)
Quote from: Diane Amberg on March 12, 2011, 02:16:37 PM
David, it sure is good to hear from you. All my California friends were on my mind yesterday, even the ones not on the coast. I'm glad things weren't any worse, bad enough as it was. It's a shame there was a death. Bless you for getting busy and helping out. I'm with you on having bad news overload. On top of the world situation, when bad things happen on such a huge scale it's hard to get your mind around it. But it all gets broken down into grids and bite sized bits, the emergency folks start down the priority lists and eventually it all gets done. You get a gold star!
Thanks Diane for the "gold star". Since I came from the generation before the "gold star" era; I will tell you that it is completely unecessary to give me a "gold star". I was compelled by my parents to get certified in lifesaving (swimming), first aid, and prepardness (Boy Scouts). It was continued in my mountaineering classes in high school. It is something that I enjoy and think is very important. It has served me well and been used in several instances. I had gotten away from it in the past few years. The fire in which I was saved by a neighbor, who risked his life to pull me out of a fire renewed my commitment. No gold star needed, just paying back what I was taught was the right thing to do( by my parents). My parents, Sergio, and Jess are the ones that deserve the gold star. By the way, the Monday after the Japan earthquake and tsunami ;we graduated 100 volunteers to add to the mix of our local CERT volunteers. My days of running into the danger are over, but I can still do my part.
David
David, how old are you, I knew your Mother and I thought you boys were born in the 1960s.
Quote from sodbuster "I have not seen this much turmoil since the 1960's, I don't think."
Quote from: ELK@KC on March 14, 2011, 08:24:16 PM
David, how old are you, I knew your Mother and I thought you boys were born in the 1960s.
Quote from sodbuster "I have not seen this much turmoil since the 1960's, I don't think."
Elk@KC I was born Friday the 13th of January 1961. I am 50 years old and am wondering how I can stop all those AARP mailings. I am also, interested in hearing any stories about when you knew my Mom. Thanks for posting.
David
Making corned beef, potatos, cabbage, carrots a few days early. I have the rye bread, horseradish, Swiss cheese ready for sandwiches. Kiss me, because for the next couple days I am Irish.
David
smootch! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
Erin go braugh, Happy St. Patricks's Day. (Éirinn go brách, for my Irish friends). Now, I am going home to kiss my own redhead Irish girl.
David
Jarhead, I found an old Pepsi bottle and a small glass today. They were just under the edge of one of the storage buildings in my yard. I have been hoping to find some of the old bottles from the bottling plant that was here in the early 40's, we have pictures of the bottling plant at the museum but haven't found any bottles with the name on them. I had some but don't know what happened to them and would like to give them to the museum.
Ms Bear,
That's great. I have boxes and boxes of old bottles from back in my bottle digging days ( yes I jump from one hobby to the next one) but I don't think I have anything old that is Pepsi. I dug several straight sided script Coke bottles but sold them on E-bay to cover broken shovel handle expenses. If you really want to dig old bottles probe for old out house holes. They might be 10 ft. deep or deeper and full of bottles. I have dug several of the "Longton Bottling Co" bottles and "H.G. Bailey--Longton,Ks" bottles. When digging old out house holes if the dirt stinks--move on, it's too new. :)
Things are looking up the last two days on metal detecting. Found two Mercury dimes and a 1944 Standing liberty half dollar. You might of heard me do the Tarzan scream when I found that 50 cent piece.
I would like to find a relic from all the old country schools that I can. Maybe put together a display. Thanks to Frank Winn I now have a map of the school locations. Hit one this past week and so much junk I was about to give up when I found a brass token "buy one cake--get one cake free of Crystal Cocoa Palmolive soap" It dates from 1926-1928.
Another place I found a brass compact from the Pompeian Co. The lid has a "art Nouveau female design intricately incised". That company was from 1890 -1928. Near it was a brass collapsible (travel) cup. The lid has a neat floral pattern embossed on it. Pat. date on the bottom is 1897. As a pup I remember having the travel cups but they were aluminum.
Sorry I went off on a rant, but you talk arrowheads, old bottles and metal detecting and you got my attention.
We moved in this house in 1983 and it had been vacant for several years, we would find bottles and other stuff out in the area that is now my clothes line. We cut some trees and finally got grass to grow there and haven't found much in quite awhile. It was always interesting to see what a heavy rain would uncover.
We had a large garden and would find some interesting things there after it was tilled each year but when we put the pig out there she dug up a table knife and a fork among other things. I told her to dig me up a bar of gold and I would build her a house. As deep as she dug I figured she should find something.
For excitement???? I'm packing a suitcase to be ready to fly to Ireland this week-end, for a nine day tour. Along on the nine day tour will be my daughter & son-in-law, Cathy & Harvey, & my sister, Patsy. We're looking forward to having a wonderful time, as this is the first time for us to visit Ireland.
Lucky You!
Bonnie, have a safe and enjoyable trip!!!!! And, say hi to all my relatives if there is any left. :laugh:
Larryj
Have a great time Bonnie, can't wait to hear about it when you get back. If you see the Blarney stone, give it a pat for me. Grandma always used to say that I had been kissed by it. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Larry, I'll just say "Hi" to everyone I meet, thinking that they might be some of your relatives! (Or, mine!)
Roma Jean, I've seen pictures of people attempting to kiss the Blarney stone, and I doubt that I'll be doing that! But, I'll try and get a picture of "others" who are making the attempt!
My nephew is there on vacation. Hope you have a wonderful time.
Murphy was in the pub with his wife last night.
He said, "I love you."
She said, "Is that you or the beer talking?"
He said; " It is me, and I am talking to the beer!"
Miss Bonnie,
Maybe you should keep Bob out of the pubs for fear he will start talking to his beer. :) You take care of Farmer Joe's favorite cousin on the trip and we will see you in May
Ron
Have a good and safe trip. I do so envy you. Out of all the countries in the world I think this is the one I would love to visit.
I just know you will have pictures and memories and OH, I wish I were going with you....Bet you all will have sore throats from all the talking and laughing you will be doing.
God go with you!
Bonnie, we took some friends to eat catfish one night last week, and your name came up! Have fun in Ireland, but we hope to see you and eat catfish with you in May! Have a safe trip!
Frank & Myrna
Bonnie have a wonderful safe trip and enjoy all 40 shades of green. Ireland is still on my wish list too. Bring back lots of stories to share please!
MsBear,
Found another mercury dime yesterday. I'm afraid before you & Roma Jean get here to dig there won't be anything left. Went to an old homestead today and found a brass knob off a horse Hayne (sp) (harness ) and a tapered copper rod about a foot long. It's a late 1800's lightning rod . Then on to another old homestead for a short hunt. a brass army button, in very good shape. The company , Sigmund Eisner--Red Bank , was in business from 1859-1925 and made lots of uniforms and buttons for WW-I. Now to go back and find the buried bayonet !! I could find lots more junk----I mean relics, if I could talk ol Sarge into doing the research to find out what my treasures are. All he does is sit on his dead butt all day anyway.
Harness hames? sounds like you are having a lot of fun with that thing.
I have a mission for Waldo or Frank or whoever. Detecting today I found a brass token, about the size of a half dollar. On the front it says," F.L. Barbour---General Merchandise---Longton, Kans" On the reverse it says," good for--50-- in merchandise". Cemetery records show three Barbours buried in Longton in 1902,1910 and 1917 but none by those initials. I can't find a single thing about this merchandising business. In 1885 a C. Barbour owned quite a bit of land just west of town and I presume this might have been Charles Barbour who died in 1902. Twenty plus years ago I was loafing (imagine that) at the mini mart. An out of state woman was asking about an old house about 1/4 mile north of the mini mart, where her ancestors , Barbour's, had once lived (or so she believed ).I told her then I thought that name was on a metal plate on a bridge just south of Carl Coonrod's ranch and had her address and wrote her what I'd found. That bridge tells who the county commissioners were when the bridge was built in 1912 and it says the County Clerk was E.L Barbour. So Waldo, were F.L. and E. L. Barbour related and when did F.L. have his business in Longton ? As I have never thrown a single thing away in my life , I'm sure I still have that ladies name and address if I can just find it.:)
Jarhead,
Try: http://www.okgenweb.org/~okahgp/f_57.htm
Fourth entry is Edgar Loy Barbour - born 1875 Longton, died 1965 Woodward, OK. Son of Charles and Margaret (Loy) Barbour. Married Ethel Grace Rodman One daughter, Anona, married William John Adams.
Underlined names on page are links.
Hope that helps some.
Sorry, I was in a hurry earlier and goofed up!
Ron, I find cenus records in Elk County for Edgar L. Barbour but none for an F.L. Barbour. I will search some more.
Frank
Thanks evanstrail & Frank. Looking at the token again , under better magnification it looks like the "F" might have a slight "Tail". I wonder if it isn't an "E" but just not struck very good. I think the lady that was checking on her "roots" was from Ok.
Jarhead, that is great. Hope you find out if the F really is an E.
I cleaned leaves out of flower beds. I have been doing this for several days now. Today my handyman came by and was cleaning up the leaves that I had cleaned out. The usual procedure is to put them in the hole at the end of my bridge and burn them. Everything was fine when the fire was started. About an hour later the wind gusted and the leaves went flying, setting the dry grass on fire. Unfortunately, the dry grass belongs to my neighbor. My handyman was fighting the fire and had actually gotten ahead of it a bit when Mr. Henry Jacobs went by. Not liking the way things looked, Mr. Jacobs turned around and came back. His help was very much appreciated. The fire was contained to a very small corner of the neighbors rather large lot. Is there anywhere else in the world where the citizens look after each other the way they do here in Elk County?
Yippee, found a first today,detecting---a 1904 Indian Head penny. Interesting relic find is a 1926 Longton dog tag. Guess local governments were gouging people way back when. :)
Keep digging, Jarhead. I am waiting to see what my dog digs up, he is down about 10 inches so far. Amazes me how I can never fill the hole back with the dirt around it. I wonder if he is eating some of it.
Four more days and I can start digging or whatever I want to do. Taking leave for a few months and then decide if I want to go back part time.
Ms Bear, some more neat finds today. A solid brass padlock with a squiggly wiggly design embossed on one side and 'BELMONT" on the other. It's about an inch & quarter square, 1/4 inch thick. Even the thing-a-ma-bob that locks & unlocks is a strap of flat brass. As pretty as this thing is it had to be a padlock for the ladies.
Then found another brass token. one side says '"Commercial National Bank---1921---Independence, Kan. The reverse says" If you smile until 10 AM you will be happy rest of the day"
Found something I can't find out what it is. Round brass about the size of a half dollar---got letters all around it in just random order--then the back has a little hidden door like thing and it looks like it has had a pin soldered to it--I slid it open and inside was a 1935, like new, wheat-tail penny. Inside that little box it says Robbins Co. Atterboro, Mass. I think this thing had a face that's missing and you had to turn it to reveal the secret code, to open the box to get the penny. Maybe a Captain Midnight de-coder type thing---but that's just a wild guess. A 1911 Wheatie was the only other good find for the day.
Did talk to a friend down your way that "dirt fishes". Wilma "Flintstone " lives in Highlands / Baytown area. You should hook up with her and go find hidden treasures.
I'll bet your wife is on her knees every single day thanking the good Lord for helping to put that metal detector in your grubby little paws.
It keeps you out of the house and and most likely gives her some much needed peace and quiet.. It also allows her time to fluff up the pillows on your napping bed and actually to have the recliner sitting upright empty instead of tilted back with a snoring body in it.. I imagine she is humming and singing a song to herself that has a line or two in it saying .. (http://www.cascity.com/howard/animations/needman.gif)
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You know Teresa, you remind me a whole lot of another McDonald I know. Speaking of that moron, he was just here begging me to take him fishing---to teach him how to become a master fisherman, like I am. As for Joyce, yes she fully supports my metal detecting but begs me to return home after a day of digging. She meets me at the door with a cold beer and asks if I'm tired and need a nap or my sore digging muscles need massaged and------ WHOP !!!---that's the sound of her smacking me upside the head for telling big ol windies---it happens quite often.
Maybe that ol Sarge is good for something. I showed him my "find" with the penny in the hidden compartment. One look and the moron said," that's a Little Orphan Annie de-coder pin". Looked it up and he's right. I am missing the face though, but it is a 1936 model. What I read, the penny did not come with the pin but had that secret compartment to put in your own secret goodie----now to go back and find the rest of it.
HA!!! It just kills ol tarhead to admit I was right about something, but he has a lot of practice admitting to that fact.
I am really enjoyin readin about your treasure huntin Jarhead :) I'm a rockhound myself but have some pretty cool bottles, canning jars and a crock cannin jar I've found diggin around in old storm cellars, arrowheads and crystals too.
Sarge, you call me Tarhead one more time and I'm going to punch you in the eye----again. Guess the years have dulled your memory about what a tuff little bugger I used to be.
Pam,
I have a couple old crock canning jars I dug years ago when I was in the bottle digging mode. Seems like one is a quart and one a two qt. I know they both have a groove around the top rim and I think I was told they sealed them with wax. Found a Mason canning jar that the "N" in the Mason and the "N" in the "patented" were both reversed. I thought it would make me rich but wrong again. They made a bunch of them. This afternoons detecting was almost a bust. One quarter was just one year past being silver. What a bummer. Did find an even one dollars worth of change---a broken kids spur that would have been neat--and the find that saved the day was a sterling silver spoon. I'll have the coin shop weigh it and give the land owner their half of what it's worth. Gonna hit ol Sarge's yard when he's gone someday and not fill my holes in, then sit and watch his jelly belly jiggle when he sits on his riding mower and makes hay !!
My crock is a quart one too, I use it to hold my big spoons and stuff next to the stove. I've found several of the glass lid jars and I use them for dry beans and rice etc. The kids spur wouldve been a cool find!
What are you going to do for excitement today? Try pouring a gallon of water in your lap. Well, maybe it wasn't a gallon, but it was least a quart, a pint, all right a cup.
I had put the Brita filter in the sink and filled the filter. Later, I found it on the cabinet and thinking the filter was empty, because I hadn't put any more water in it, I tipped it over to fill a pitcher I had in my hand. Daughter had found the filter in the sink and had filled it again, then set it on the cabinet just before I tipped it. Needless to say, most of the water that was still in the filter sloshed out and over, into my lap and onto the floor. Thank goodness for fast drying polyester. I am almost dry and, no, the floor didn't need mopping, anyway. I had done that a couple of days ago.
The day is off to a not-so-good start. I woke early as is my normal routine, had my coffee, headed out the door to go to my daughter's to get granddaughter #1 ready for school, as usual. ONLY, to find out that my daughter told me yesterday she had the day off. BIG WHOOPS! So, we won't be seeing granddaughter #1 today, but will be seeing granddaughter #3 later on as my son (big Dodger fan) and his wife have tickets to the opening day game. Don't know what to do with the day off.......... :-\
Larryj
I'm finishing up designing invitations to a thank you reception at the fire house hall for the contributors of $100.00 or more to our fall fire fund drive. I'm hosting and doing the work organizing it and Our Ladies Aux. will provide the finger food I want to have. So far we have 331 contributors of 100 or more that will be invited, along with all the local dignitaries. We already have sent thank you post cards to everyone who donated anything. Some of them sent a second donation and amazed me! Our new ladder truck just arrived and will be showcased at the June 2nd early evening event. It is a beauty! It will take about 10 years to pay for but should last at least 25 years. I'm going to ask our board of directors at our next meeting to dedicate the truck to all our our local veterans. I'm sure they will agree to it. It will make it's first "official" parade appearance at our Memorial Day Parade on May 15...the biggest in Delaware. I'll have a banner made up that will be walked down the street ahead of it with the dedication on it and a thank you to all our supporters. Their is a reviewing stand and the General who announces all the units as they pass by will read a little piece about the new truck. After the parade the Chief will have have a formal fire service housing and we'll push it (symbolically) into the station. Hopefully we'll have good weather.
Went detecting this morning. Found a brass --Kansas---chauffeur license --39661---exp July 1,1943.
Also found a very ornate copper ,oval belt buckle, the center looks like turquoise but I think it's enamel . It was silver plated but that's all about gone.
I gotta get Roma Jean or MsBear to dig for me. When I started this hobby I dug with a big ass scoop shovel. Now that puppy is worn down to the size of a garden trowel------I aint lie'n !!!!
I saw the cutest little set of digging tools in a pink tote bag the other day, I will just have to get them to bring with me when I come to Howard.
LOL LOL LOL
That would be a GREAT Easter Gift for the Ole' Digger !!!!
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I saw the cutest little set of digging tools in a pink tote bag the other day, I will just have to get them to bring with me when I come to Howard.
WHAT ??? MsBear I was thinking maybe a back hoe, not some little digging tool in a pink bag. Ol Sarge already has some like that and I don't like them .
Ever since IMoved in this house I have wished I could replace the old bent electric pole out front. Well today a semi somehow hit and broke it. Yeah. Sittin' here on the front porch watchin' the young men work.
What I'm doing for excitement is trying to stay awake! I arrived home last night, after having a wonderful trip to Ireland. We saw so much, Ireland is beautiful, everything is so green and pretty, the weather was perfect and the people were so very nice & friendly. Our group all stayed well, so, all in all, we considered it a most successful trip. I did wonder what was going on "at home," though. It will take me a long time to get caught up on all of the news. We left Dublin yesterday morning, flew around 3,500 miles in 7 hours to Newark, NJ., had a 4 hour lay-over, then flew around 3,000 miles in 6 hours to San Diego. There is 8 hours difference in our time, from Dublin and California. PTL, for a safe trip.
Welcome back home to sunny California, Bonnie. I am glad you had such a wonderful trip and got back to us safe and sound.
Larryj
Welcome home......I missed you and your wonderful notes/essays..........LOL
I know you are playing Catch-UP" and will wait a few days before I start spaming you.....LOL
I worked election yesterday and We had a very good day. Longton was out for a change and I don't know who
won.......absentee ballots still have to be counted...........but, I do know we had almost 180 all together and we never had time
to get bored, all day.
Again welcome home. Can't wait to chat...........Hugs
I'm ready to hear some good stories from the land of the green.
I just got home to OKC from a quick weekend in Wichita, accompanying my great-niece as she played a tuba solo in the district music competition. She got a I rating (highest), and we will go to Emporia in three weeks for the state competition. I have played for her at contest all through her high school years, and she is a very talented musician who will graduate in May and head to K-State next year. We're all very proud of Sidney!!!! I so enjoy working with her and will miss our "teamwork" as she graduates.
For some time now, my wife has been trying to convince her older cousin to move from Chicago to Los Angeles, more specifically, with us. Well, the decision was made a few months ago, and at long last, she arrived last night. We went to pick her up and brought her home to her new digs. I don't know her future plans, that is, how long she will stay with us, or anything about what she wants to do. She is 64, never been married, always took care of her parents until they passed. She is a very pleasant person although somewhat paranoid (that runs in their side of the family) and just nice to be around. She is a CPA, but not licensed in this state. I don't know if she will want to go to the trouble to do that as she is close to retirement age. ANYWAY, she is here and R.A.M.B.O just adores her so everything is good.
Larryj
Patyrn,
Every time I hear the word tuba, it brings this rendition to mind
That was very good. That would jump-start your day if it were an alarm on a clock.........he he...thanks for sharing.
That was good, Waldo! I am impressed with the different types of music that can sound great played on the low brass. When I was growing up, the lower instruments were delegated just for ump-pah, ump-pah background. My niece has been in a select band in Wichita that puts on some of the best concert performances, and the tubas really get to be featured in some of the selections in a very melodic manner.
How lucky your niece is, patryn, to be able to have you accompany her on her tuba. I was always lucky to have Kaye Gifford Tatman play the piano for me when I did my trumpet solos for contest. The last year that I played, I was so sick with pleurisy that I was not able to play. I don't think I ever got above a II rating. I think I did go to state contest and sing a solo and got a II rating. I think my memory is correct on that. Seems like the older I get the less the memory is. Anyway, what fun for you and your niece.
Its very early in the morning and I'm on some pain meds. For a minute i thought Bonnie was talking about dublin, california, which is right next door to me. At any rate, for fun today I'm planning my trip to kansas.
Packing the car. Heading to Moline in the morning for a few days. Bringing my bicycle. Looking forward to a peaceful time.
Waldo, I loved the tuba concert!
Larry, good luck with your house guest, whether permanent, or temporary!
Roma Jean, I hope your week-end in Moline is as peaceful as you want it to be.
Anmar, I didn't know there was a Dublin, CA, but, I'm not surprised! I'll soon be planning our trip to Kansas, also. We always look forward to the activities around Memorial week/week-end, and of course, we will attend the Alumni Banquet in Longton. We also like to stay over an extra week and attend "Hale Homecoming," as that is the community where I was "born and raised!" The "Beason Boys" (they'd love it if they knew I called them that, I'm sure!) always host the event, and it's good to see those people we've known for so many years!
Thanks Bonnie. I am hoping to be moved to Moline by Memorial Day. My stepfather was a Hale. I believe his father's name was Harry and he came from overy by Columbus. Don't know if that fits into any of your Hales.
Actually, I should know, but I don't, about how the community of "Hale" got it's name. "Probably," some people name "Hale" came through, and named the community. (Duh!) I wonder if Waldo, who can find out about anything, can find out how "Hale" got it's name? (My Mother would expect that I would know the answer to this, but, obviously, I don't!)
There was a Hale northeast of Sedan in Salt Creek Township that had a post office from May 1882 to June 1907. It had Missouri Pacific rail service and had a population of 45 in 1910.
There was a notable man in U.S. and Kansas history by the name of Edward Everett Hale, but don't know if there is a connection.
He supposedly wrote the first book about Kansas in 1854 called Kanzas and Nebraska. He was a religious person associated with the Emigrant Aid Company of Boston formed to assist people who wanted to emigrate to Kansas. He had an interest in the anti-slavery movement in Kansas. He also became the Chaplain of the U.S. Senate.
Marcia is from Chautauqua County and she might have more information.
Someone named Hulda Hale, 1816-1883, is buried in the Hale Cemetery.
That all sounds good, Waldo. Thanks for being such a great historian! If we get to attend the "Hale Homecoming," I'll ask those who might know, about how the Community came to be. But, what you found sounds good, and, so, I'm going with that! I can remember the railroad going by right east of our house, at Hale. They used to being in herds of "Texas Longhorn" cattle and would unload them , then the cowboys would drive them up the road, by our house, to their destination.
I have two Uncles, who died very young, who are buried in the Hale Cemetery. They were brothers to my father, and I'm sure they were born in the late 1800's.
Thanks again.
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Thanks, again.
We did some transplanting of Hosta this morning. I'm creating a new little flower bed by the front porch where the Japanese Holly used to be that was destroyed by the 2009 snow storms. We put in a bunch of daffodils there last fall and they are blooming beautifully now, so we divided some Hosta to edge the bed. I've got some Astilbe and Liatris to divide and transplant soon also. It's very cool here and we finished just as the sky opened up again. Your last storm is coming up the coast here today with heavy rains and wind yet to come. It's expected to be another bad one. Have a good day everyone.
Cooking a ham. Figuring out why all the military jets and helicopters have been flying overhead every 30 minutes. (Could be because the Prez is coming to visit). Wondering if the "little" earthquake we had yesterday on the anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake was a precursor to things to come. And most importantly reading the Elk County Forum which I love.
David
Getting caught up on the forum, email, and facebook. 'Puter has been toes up since Saturday, requiring a visit from the magic machine man Marvin and his Lazy Bears. He told me that my hard drive is getting old. Hmmpp! I would never have said that to him. Lol! ::) ::)
Maybe that's why I'm tired this evening.! My hard drive is getting old too. ;D I worked this afternoon and fell asleep right after we ate dinner. zzzzzz
Really am packing the car to go to Moline, (didn't go last weekend like I planned). Ready to mow and just have a mellow trip. Hope it will be nice bicycling weather.
This is Kansas. What you get is what you get. It will be nice, or not............rainy or not; cold or not,
But, you will do just fine. Oh, the wind always blows..........somedays worse than others.........LOL
at times there isn't enough hairspray in the world that would keep hair in place. Even wonder if it causes
baldness? Ever think of that. My hair keeps getting thin............doc says it is due to age, medicine and maybe
the Chem-o that I had to cure my cancer........but, I am not sure it isn't the Kansas wind! Think about it!!!!
Have a good and safe trip.
Al had his annual Polio check up in west Philly today. The doc is suggesting he try some new even lighter carbon fiber leg braces that have recently been developed. He still has the usual muscle fatigue and achy pains, but over all has not deteriorated since last year's check up .Good news. We stopped at a good deli on the way home for huge pastrami and corned beef with Russian dressing and Cole Slaw sandwiches. I brought half home it was so big.Yummy!
(What I am doing today and tomorrow.) Preparing the Cinco de Mayo feast for my friends and neighbors. On the menu Carne Asada tacos, homemade Salsa Cesare, Tomatillo Avacado Salsa, Flan, Strawberry shortcake, Spanish rice, refried beans, steamed artichokes, and a big helping of love for my friends and neighbors.
David
Oh yum ! What time do we eat?
Hey, David, be careful! Or, let someone else cook! Don't need any repeats! :laugh:
Larryj
Well, today I have decided to turn a corner in my life. In the last few weeks, I have had to put down both the old dogs that had belonged to my parents. They were brothers from the same litter, and my folks adopted them almost 19 years ago. They were born on May 22, 1992. My dad passed away in 1996, but had asked me to see that his 'boys' were cared for in case anything happened. My Mom went to be with my dad in 2002, and I have had those two guys with me ever since. They did not have a lot of trouble with the transition since they had been coming to Moline for 'vacation' and 'weekends' since they were very young. So they were used to the house, and the other animals. They made the transition from Don after his death to Ted the following year very easily. Rowdy had always been an afficianado of 'Man-Cave' activities, and took up with Ted in a big way. He went with Ted everywhere; the card hall was a favorite hang-out as well as any garage or corner conversation. He particularly liked laying out in the shop when Ted worked on the mower and riding in the truck to mow yards. Ted always parked in the shade and left the door open so that Rowdy could get in the required amount of sniffing for the day. A special activity was a ride out to the Rodeo grounds and a free run; all the dogs enjoyed that, but Rowdy had special places to investigate and spent lots of time on 'Rabbit Hill'. Scot was a homebody, and liked to spend his time looking after me, mostly by getting under my feet, and reminding me when five o'clock suppertime was here. He used to drive my Mom crazy and took right up with me when he left off with her! He was always somewhere near the door, so you knew that you had a second line of defence.
The two old guys had been failing the past year: alzheimers took it's toll. Meds helped Rowdy, and since he was the worst I am thankful for that. Both did pretty well up until the last when it became obvious that the time had come. I am now the Mom of three dogs, and they are missing the others; they have had the support of the pack since they were very young. All three have become like glue, sticking to me. I do hope that they will eventually regain their confidence. And that is what I need to do also. Enough with death and dying. :'( :'(
It is amazing the history our pets live through with us. I often think, as i pet my two dogs when I wake up in the morning, that they are thw sweetest things that God has given me. I pray for you and your pac as you go through this transition.
Edie, I am sorry you had to do that. I know that is always possible when you are blessed by sharing your life with an animal.
My Scooter was awfully sick a couple of weeks ago. Over the weekend he just stopped eating (to Scooter food is his life) and
at 15+ the last few years have been up and down with him.
Kind of like us, aging tummy's and body's and sooner or later they wear out.
Monday morning I kind of expected him to be dead when I woke up ( yeah, I thought he was that bad) and after watching him until Doc Black opened up (I know I could have called him at home, but I didn't want to make the decision to put him down, yet)
went to Howard and I had to carry Scooter to car, when anytime I open the door he is ready to "GO!" the closer I got to Howard the more energy he had. We get to office and we had to wait while another patient was being worked on.
Scooter started checking out the place and doc checked him...........and said it was something he ate.
Any thing that is suppose to be good for them, is not for Scooter. I had given him a chew bone for tartar and
he gulped the whole thing instead of chewing.
Doc gave him some med that almost a day later started working and today Scooter he is back to being normal (Ok still an old dog and we have arthritis and tummy problems, but 5:30 AM comes and he wakes me up wanting to eat and he knows when supper is due, I know he can tell time.
One of these days I will have to do what you did. Just knowing that Scooter, Sassy and Fred are gifts from God who get me up in morning and give me something to do during the day makes my life so much fuller.
There are times when I wonder just why I keep pets, when they act up or tear things up or being so costly and then I remember when I did not have them and just how depressed I stayed.
Hugs to you in your loss (Animals grieve, too)
Edie, I am so sorry. It's hard and we've all been there but the photos and memories are worth it I think, even though it hurts a lot. I suspect with a little time your remaining buddies will reorder themselves and it will be good, not the same of course but good. Here's a big hug ~squeeze~ Judy, here's a hug for you too. ~Squeeze~ Even when we know the time is close and they've lived long happy lives with us, it hurts so much to say goodbye.
Thanks to all of you for your support. It does help just to write about it, now if I can just fulfill my own promise to myself. :)
Time, Edie, Time. Just remember they are dancing at the Rainbow Bridge with your mother and dad and how happy they all are. Plus the old ones are "YOUNG!" again.
Just like with our lost loved ones we take it one day at a time.............and in God's time all will be better. Hugs
and Thanks Diane.
I need hugs a lot lately
May is an bitter-sweet month for me and so many rough patches happened in May. good times, too, of course.but still the verbal hugs do help. Bless you.
Today is the most energtic day with the least discomfort that I have had since my surgery. Went for a bike ride. I am coming back. :) :)
Good news, probably best that you did not spend a lot of time here during the burn-off. It got pretty thick for awhile. Just keep on keeping on! :D
Six: Your dogs had a very good life...friends, other companions, good food and shelter. The last days were so much better in a doctor's hands, and now they are now "straight in the arms of jesus" (yes, I believe animals get in free without a judgement)
Is it hard? yes. Will it pass? In time. Some dogs never get the chance to live their lives like yours did. Thank you for your caring. Ready
Awww---- Thanx Ducky. You made me cry a little, but it's okay. :'(
tears only wash the heart...it's ok and you are welcome.
My router went into cardiac arrest Friday evening so I've had a forced computer vacation until the new one arrived today and Al got me set up again. Hope everyone had a nice weekend and a belated Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there.
Watching it snow.
Been snowing all night, but nothing is sticking except in the grassy areas because the ground is so warm.
The mountains are supposed to have a record snow pack this year that is supposed to cause some substantial flooding when it all decides to head down. The folks around Lake Meade will probably be glad to hear about that.
You can just keep that four letter word! ;D I finished putting in the garden and that's risky enough this early in May. Must be pretty though.
I will take my snow in pictures. I have had all the winter I want.
In fact when Wichita posted 100 the other day........was just what made me feel good.
Now, I wasn't out in the sun, I did not have a/c on or run fan........just finally got warmed up.
It isn't fun being cold all the time.
I don't like humidity it causes my COPD to act up, but I do like it on the warmer side.
Around August 1. I am finally caught up with my discomfort and by the time winter comes again
I am warmed up.
I know, this is what happened after I lost all the weight so fast and went through Chemo and radiation.
But, Praise the Lord I am cancer free!
The snow changed to rain around 10:00 am and has not stopped. Rockies cancelled their game early this morning.
At 4:00pm the rain has changed back to snow. Still no accumulation because of the late warm weather but the temperature is down to 35 and snow/rain to continue through tomorrow.
Good for the grass.
We finally got some rain! Hooray! :D
Watching this beautiful gentle rain on my garden and yard. It is the perfect rain. :)
The bad news is , the wind blew the decorative railing off my front porch roof. By the time depreciatoin and decuctible is counted, home owners' is not gonna pay for it. I will just have it hauled off, after the remaining section is pulled down, then fill the places where it was seated filled with tar. :P :P
Hate to hear that sixsdog, I liked the look of that railing.
Yah, it did look good, but I cannot afford to replace it every five years or so. :P Besides I need to save my money for psychiatrist. I bought a small glider from Sue at Tuesday treasures, and our conversation inevitibly turned to our dogs. She mentioned that Bill had tried to adopt a little longhaired chihuahua, however he has hogwire for fencing in his back yard and she got out five times in one day. So he took her back with regret. Long story short, I brought Charlie home this afternoon after the storm, and so far so good. She is not a very timid dog and has held her own with the others so far. She is terrified of the cats, which is a good thing. She fits right in, needing to lose weight just like me and my kids. Lol! Tomorrow is another day. ;)
Edie, this Charlie is just what the doctor ordered.
I know we can not replace the ones we lose.........but another
is out there ready for us to adopt them and give a good home.
One day I have got to get over and meet your family. The glider sounds like
a good meeting place.
My Scooter, when I got him, was built like a baby pig......almost 15 pounds more than was good for him.
Since I am a walker, he did get a daily (if not two) walks aday Plus I put him on a very severe diet.....he did not
starve. Just the amount he was suppose to get and a dog biscuit during the day.
He is kind of like us when we are deprived, will eat any thing. His former owner let him eat anything that he ate and anything in celephane (SP) that made a noise and he was ready.
After years of walking (maybe 5) he has trimmed down and looks good. Now remember he is 15+ and we all get a middle age spread later in life. He does have more energy and even starts the games that he and Sassy and Fred (cat) start.
What I am saying, is you both might walk around your block and see what happens.
If he has been an only child, your other kids will get him out and playing.....I envy you.
Oh, I have enough kids(pets) right now, but I do enjoy them................a lot.
Good luck
Edie, I hate you, hate you, hate you. I love long haired chihuahuas and you just got one. Of course, Bud wouldn't let me keep it anyway. You just give it some love from me and I will try to be happy for you.
Good for you Edie. Nothing like the patter pf four more little feet around the house to warm the heart.
Lol! Nice to know that there are folks around who are as doofy about their kids as I am. ::) ::)
Loading the truck May wo and heading for Moline on the 22nd. From here on in...pure pressure. I may sleep for a week after I get there.
I will look forward to having you for a neighbor. I know, I know, I live in Longton, you will be in Moline
with our small county I still call that a neighbor.
You can sleep as late as you wish. Oh, that next week the whole county plays "remember when!" all the alumae come
back and you won't believe the stories you hear when they all get together............and it doesn't matter if it is Moline, Elk Falls, Howard or Longton or Grenola..........every one swears they can blackmail one of the people they went to school with.
I did not go to school here, but one of my fun things to do is sit in the cafe, and listen to all the story's that they share. I had an invitation to go to the Longton as a guest and I hope I can do that. Depends on how my week goes.
Oh, maybe we can all have a play date with our kids..........LOL who has the fenced in yard?
Well, I thought I had a fenced yard, but I was told that Charlie is an escape artist. They were not lying; I have been keeping an eye on her when she goes out and sure enough she found a spot she can squeeze through. She wasn't going anywhere, came right to me when I called. I think it is a challenge to her. Untill I get all the bugs out, I will have to accompany her on her outside tours. I did find out something about her this afternoon, she likes to be wooled and to have a pretend fight. I wooled her good, and she loved it. :D
I had to chicken wire all my gates and some areas of the fence because my little chihauhua, dachshund terrier mix get out. Those little dogs are like rats, if they can get their head through, the rest of the body will follow.
I am moving on the 21St, not the 22nd and I just got a renter for my house tonight, who may want to buy it in a few months. I tell you, the good Lord is looking out for me. What a relieft to have happen right now. I do look forward to milling around town Memorial Day weekend and people watching. None of my family is coming to the reunion, so I may run up to Sedan Saturday and/or Sunday and check out the Blue Grass Festival.
I think the night of the 28th there will be a street dance on Kansas in Longton. think I read from 9-?
Bring a lawn chair and watch all the "KIDS"??? do their thing. The older ones can still kick up the rug, if they have had their naps and keep oxygen close...........LOL had to do that.
Sounds like a good thing to go watch.
It is my turn to tell what I am doing today for excitement.
For the past year, give or take a month or so, I have been saving, With God's help, to attend my
grandson's wedding in Wisconsin the 21st of May.
Well, Praise the Lord, He has made it possible with the help of His angels that I get to go.
So, Tuesday, I leave to go to Topeka and then Thursday my sister will drive me to the airport in
Kansas City to fly to Milwaukee where my daughter (or one of her guys..I hope.LOL) will pick me up
and I will be there until the 24th and back to Topeka for a couple of days.
so Monday will be my last day of posting devotions here. If one of you wants to do the honors for a few
days;; Go right ahead. If not there is a lot of reading you can do and refresh your minds.
So, what am I doing. Well, laundry and planning what I can pack in one carry on bag that will have casual
clothes and my wedding finery. I understand this is a huge event. Not in the likes of Prince William and Kate, but
for us just as big.
Thank the Lord, pants are still in. I will wear a dress for the wedding. It is in a Luthern church and very "uptown!"
Just a tad worried. I am a "Red-Neck" from way back and am very happy in sweats and the like. Feel like Ma Kettle heading to Paris
what a fish out of water.
God willing, I will be back and with a story to tell. Just hope my body can keep up. Each day another piece of me either rusts out or cramps, or goes on strike. Sitting all that time will be rough.
I am so looking forward to going and being there with the family.
God is providing, God will bring me to it and home again.
Back to work.
Me
So glad you are going to get to go to this special event in your family, Judy! Enjoy every minute and soak up all the festivities! Have a great trip!
Hooray Judy! Uptown is not as "Up town" any more as you might think. Unless it's white tie, any dress will do just fine. Just wear your best smile and don't upstage the bride! ;D Have a wonderful time.
Judy, you are bound to have a great time! Enjoy! :D
Have a safe trip, Judy, and don't forget to dance with the groom! Enjoy every minute of your special event.
Larryj
Have a ball and get pictures.
We're trying to get ready for our big Memorial Day parade tomorrow .Of course it's raining right now to make our set up and clean up more difficult.There are supposed to be spotty showers and thunderstorms tomorrow too. We have so many military units and bands coming that the parade won't be cancelled unless it's a real frog choker because it can't be rescheduled. At 1:00 there is a military ceremony on the UD green ( very moving ) and the parade steps off at 2:00 sharp when we blow the station 9 siren. It's a big deal here as we have by far the biggest Memorial Day parade in Delaware. It takes more than an hour to get the more than 200 units down the street. After, we'll have an old fashioned "housing" for the new ladder truck. We'll push it into it's bay for the first time.The VFW is coming to do something special, but the Chief won't tell me what as it's to be a surprise .Since we are dedicating the new truck to all the Newark area veterans ( my doings...brag,brag ;D ) maybe they'll give us a nice flag for it. Then I have to make myself enjoy the big party that follows ;D ;D ;D Many of our neighboring fire companies will be coming and we all have a wonderful time..Then Monday is packing, bingo during the evening and we're off to Boston by train Tuesday morning. I'm told to expect patrol dogs but no baggage or personal checking. We'll see. We'll be back Friday evening. Enjoy the break from me.
Diane, it sounds like you are going to have a great break from this. Have a fun parade and enjoy your visit to Boston. Some pictures of your parade would be nice.
Judy, I hope you have a great time at the wedding and get to see lots of family. Diane, it sounds like a fun trip for you also. I just came home today from almost two weeks in Tennessee with my brother and sister-in-law, had a wonderful time there. We went to The Grand Ole Opry, Loretta Lynn's home and museum, Andrew Jackson's home and several Civil War sites. Went to Kentucky to Fort Boonesborough and then to Ohio to see a nephew and family.
We are already planning for the next time I go. There was so much to see there.
That sounds like a great trip, Ms. Bear! We lived in Louisville, Kentucky for a couple of years, and I love that area of the country. Would like to go back and do more exploring than we had time to do then.
Ms Bear, that was a wonderful trip. I want to go to Branson some day and also see the Grand Ole Opry too. I've done a lot but have many things left to see. Unfortunately our parade today won't be one of them. Cancelled due to bad weather. RATS! We'll still have the housing though at 3:30. So, I'm doing some more packing and planning for Tuesday.
Diane, when will they get to have the parade? That is the only time we get a really big turnout of people here.
Sadly, it can't be rescheduled. We have so many military units and bands and other participants that have other engagements scheduled that it's a once or nothing deal. This is only the second time we've ever had to cancel. We've had rain before and rain after and a few with a little misty stuff, but a total cancel is rare.
Sorry about your parade Diane. Have fun in Boston. Ms Bear sounds like you had a wonderful trip to some beautiful country.
Home again.The train trip was fun as usual. Six states in six hours. The section up through Conn and Rhode Island is really nice, right along the water. There were a couple of Amtrack police in Wilmington but they didn't bother anyone and there were a number in Boston, one with a beautiful Lab who was checking things out, but nobody approached anyone, no questions, no baggage checks, no nothing. It was very civilized.The only problem was the weather. It was in the 50s to low 60s and rained the entire time. But I had the right clothes so it didn't slow me down at all.
We stayed at the big old Park Plaza Hotel right in the old Back Bay section of Boston, only a block from Boston Commons, the Public Gardens and some of the oldest churches, where the "Burying Grounds," as they call them, contain the graves of John Hancock, Paul Revere, John Adams and many others. I was in great company. The Swan Boats were still on the lake but they weren't running due to the weather. Since I was walking, I didn't go as far as Old North Church or walk up to the northern docks to see the USS Constitution, but I had seen them on previous trips. The oldest parts with their narrow cobblestone streets still have a sense of living history and you could almost feel the colonials going about their lives.
Of course everyone is nuts abut the Red Socks and some of the fans rode the same train down to Philly for their next game and then were going on the train down to Baltimore for the next game after that with the Orioles. I like sports but that is ridiculous.
Al enjoyed his meetings and got a lot out of them. We pigged out on seafood too. We can get good lobster and crab here so we ate scallops and fish and chips, calamari and whichever fish the boats brought in that day. Now ,if the grass ever dries out we'll have to cut and bale the yard.
What have I done for excitement today? I opened the junk mail before throwing it away.
Moved to Moline. What a day. Boxes everywhere but who care. I am going to bed. Thanks to my family, the Weddles and Gillespies for getting me here. Diane your trip sounds wonderful. I have always wanted to go there.
Roma, I am glad you had a successful move. Diane, I am so jealous. What I wouldn't give to take all that wonderful history in. Maybe someday I'll get to do that since the world didn't end for me today. Getting excited about Mom's 90th birthday party that we are having and I hope she gets lots of cards with the card shower. Everyone have an exciting Sunday.
Started the day with a great breakfast at the Sweet and Spicey in Howard. Then unpacking and laundry. But most of all I have slept. :) :) Massage from Teresa tomorrow. Life is good here already.
Glad you're safe and sound in Elk County tonight. Weather conditions don't look so good in SW Missouri this evening! Hope everything is fine with your property and friends there.
I have been in tears watching this I simply can't get my head around it. Some of my friends are frantcally trying to contact friends there but they can't get through. So far Springfield hasn't been hit just more rain.
Try as I might I just can't imagine how you are feeling. I know how I felt when the big F5 tornado hit OK City a few years back and I was frantic trying to find out about Aunt Courtenay Amberg who was within blocks of the worst of it.This has to be worse.
My daughters have family and friends in Joplin and are still waiting to hear from some of them. Some of them have been able to get word to someone and it was passed on to everyone else. This is so hard to comprehend, so many people involved.
My prayers continue for all involved. I was watching TV this morning and the photos and stories were amazing and so tragic. They told about one young man who was sucked out the sunroof on his car as his father was driving trying to get home. The car was hit and rolled several times.The father survived and told what happened.The son hasn't been seen since. That's the stuff nightmares come from. I'll take our hurricanes any day!
We are having a beautiful day here today, low humidity and to get up to about 80. This evening is Newark night once again. UD has closed and we "townies" close down Main Street for a huge street fair. The fire house is open and we have a fire safety tent on Main St.with hand outs and things for the kids. We'll set up the 9-1-1 simulator so people can practice making emergency calls and we'll show case the brand new ladder truck. They are expecting @ 40,000 people since the weather will be perfect. The Main Street Merchants Association always sponsors interesting things and all the restaurants,and there are many, have outdoor food and interesting specials.Being a college town we have a lot of neat international cuisine.You woud never know the economy is bad because everybody eats!
Oh, and one more thing, and yes, I am bragging. When we had our thank you reception Thurs. evening for our $100.00 and up contributors, the Mayor and City Council members came. The Mayor gave us all pins for winning the best Main Street in the country award. I was amazed. It's the 'Great American Main Street" award. We came in first, I assume for cities and towns of our size. Needless to say we are very pleased. Have a wonderful day and a beautiful weekend. Often our weather comes from you out there before we see it, but this front came right down from Quebec.
Today is our 39th wedding anniversary, and we are getting packed and ready to leave for Alaska on Tuesday. So excited............if only we didn't have to fly to get there........................
Hey, congratulations! I knew you were going soon but didn't know for sure when. Just take a deep breath and hope you get a pleasant person for your security check. We've been very lucky. After that, I'm sure you'll have a wonder flight and only half as long as ours was. You'll have a wonderful time. From the typical Alaska architecture to the friendly people and the animals and the vastness of everything your eyes will have a feast, as will your tummy...reindeer sausage, sourdough pancakes, halibut and salmon.The good Copper River salmon may be running now. Don't forget to go to bed! (Oh my, I want to go too!) I want to hear all about your trip when you get back. I'll be thinking of you!
Sounds great! Have a safe and wondertime time.
Larryj
I've given 2 massages today and cleaned the house.. watered all the flowers and now I am heading out to our lake and crawl on a mower while Mark crawls on the tractor and we will spend the afternoon mowing.. Hopefully tonight will have me with my feet up .. a cool drink in my hand and a nice campfire to relax by..
Went to one of the best estate sales I have seen in a while. Did not buy much but ended up buy what we thought was a print and turns out to be done in ink. It does have the artist name on it but hard to read. Also bought a real tall antique coffee grinder and etched glass tea tray. What fun, what fun.
My treat today was a blue bird in the climbing roses. I think it had visited the bird bath and was just resting. It was the first positive blue bird I have see this summer. I have seen flashes of blue that might or might not have been. Hope to see more. Also, two catbirds, who slipped quietly away as soon as I appeared at the window.
This morning, we stopped and got some Cajun Pies and Sausage Kolaches for breakfast and headed to the opening of the Farmer's Market for the season. What a variety of fresh foods, beans, peas, carrots, potatoes, beets, lettuce, honey, fresh breads, etc. they brought in. Then we decided to check out Sun Fest. They had a wonderful turnout for their car show, lots of food vendors and crafters as well. There was entertainment in the band shell, dancers, music, and many more acts. We then came home and worked in the yard, etc. It was a fun day, but at 100 it was also VERY HOT!!!!
Myrna
Myrna,
We went to the Farmers Market here in Topeka yesterday. Found tomatoes from Mexico and Missouri. I always buy from a gentleman and his wife that have to be in their 80's. The flowers for sale were great and there was a Jazz band playing that was really good.
Jane, we are getting tomatoes from our plants in the garden. We took the first 2 to a lady who is 100 and lives alone in an assisted living complex. We had promised her we would, and she was thrilled to get them!!! She is very sharp and loves to have visitors. Now we are eating BLT's and loving it! Also have yellow Bell peppers ready to pick! So, we will be eating stuffed peppers this week. We really enjoy the fresh garden veggies!
Myrna
If there were a happy face for jealousy on here, I would use it.
Same here!
Me too. My tomato's are blooming very well, but they are being a little slow about forming little-green balls.
The blooms are NOT falling off, so I am still looking for progress. peppers are forming little green pellets now.....and all
my cukes are starting to develop extra growth.
I did prune with help from one of the guys down here the tree back some so I could get more sunlight on the patch.
Now, it is a wait and see. It has only been this past week that it has been warm enough to encourage growth.
I am looking forward to zuchinni and all those summer squash people love to share. My hand will be out this year.
My toms are blooming, but no babies yet here either. We've been eating lettuce, radishes and scallions for awhile. I saw our first lightning bugs a few minutes ago. Summer is here!
Just a comment:
We do not have lighting bugs where I live.
Been here 30 years and that was one of the biggest disappointments of first arriving here.
My excitement today is that a nephew found me through the forum. That is, he found my e-mail address and e-mailed me. I hadn't heard from him since his mother died several years ago.
Watched the lightning bugs for awhile last night. Judy, you may want to take a q-tip and tickle the blossoms on your tomatoes. They may be having problems pollinating with the heat and lack of bees. Today, I stayed home, caught up on the laundry, paid bills and argued with the dogs. Too hot to play outside much. I like summer, but this is a heavy dose for so early.
We're heading back to Escondido tomorrow! It's been a good visit here in Kansas, but, we are really ready to get back to our own "Adobe Hacienda!" We're in Leawood, KS, this evening, spending the night with our son, Mark, and will start out early in the morning. Mark is driving us back home. He will fly back to Kansas City on Saturday.
I enjoy the lightening bugs, also, and we don't have them in California, either.
I've had more than a little computer "withdrawal symptoms."
Take care,
Bonnie
Bonnie, we missed seeing you this year! We just got back from eating at the Copan Truck Stop! Some friends called and asked us to go. We always think of you when we eat there! Hope you had a good time in Kansas! Have a safe trip home, and let us know when you get there!
Myrna
Thanks, Myrna. When we drive, our route is a bit different, so we don't come by Copan.
We arrived back home yesterday afternoon. It's such a beautiful drive on Highway 70. From Denver to Highway 15 and through Utah, the scenery is "breathtaking!" We are thankful for a safe trip.
We always have next year to look forward to, or, the next time we fly back to Tulsa, we'll plan on the catfish dinner at Copan!
I just returned from my 6-year-old granddaughter's school. Today was the last day, marked by an awards ceremony and then a sing-along. Afterwards, all the families gathered on the playground for a potluck feast. We were in charge of some hot dogs. They must have been okay because they were all gone soon and I didn't see any in the trashcans. :laugh:
As I have been in charge of getting her to school in the mornings, many of the parents have become casual friends. My daughter and son-in-law took the day off to be there. So towards the end I went around saying goodbye and thanked the teacher for being such a wonderful influence on my baby.
The summer schedule hasn't been finalized yet, but we will have her two or three days a week along with her little sister on maybe two of those days. She will have a busy summer taking some classes such as karate and swimming, etc., offered by the city of Covina. She showed me an award certificate she received last week for a free trip to Sea World and she and her nana (my wife) are scheduled for a trip to New York in two weeks and then there is the beach cottage in Oceanside in August for a week.
I should be glad that school is finally over so I don't have to do all that running around so early in the morning, but I kinda feel sad about it. I really enjoyed helping out at school and talking to the other parents and teachers. I guess I am going to miss that until September. :(
Oh well. On to new things and new adventures.
Larryj
What a beautiful day today is turning out to be.
Not too hot, low humidity and nice north breeze.Oh I know if you are out in the sun, you might be warmer
but after the 100+ days last week, this is a nice change.
I did get a walk in this morning...........mixed up a meatloaf for the week.................and cleaned up kitchen one more time.
Started a book, sat out on patio for a while and just am enjoying the day. Listening to classical and jazz on the Windows Media player and just plain taking it easy.
Not even too sure I will play on facebook.......well I will go in and visit, but heading back outside while it is comfortable.
Hope you all are able to enjoy the day..............Smile...makes people wonder what you are up too.!
OK.... :D :D :D :D :D :laugh:
I'm watching my hubs finish the bathroom floor today so we can sell this house and get out there with ya'all!
Lisa
Plumbing is fixed and kitchen and bathroom look like someone has actually moved in. Tired now but very happy.
I have 3 massages to do this morning..2 hour and a halfs.. and an hour one.. then heading to Derek and Rochelles new house and I'm going to texture 3 bedroom walls.. then painting.. then ripping the old carpet out so the installers can put in the new on Wednesday.. Ernie still hasn't got all his stuff out so last night we masked off the rooms.. and carried down all the rest of his stuff and the dining room is full. They should be back today to get it all.. then we will start cleaning the rooms so the guys can get all the heavy stuff moved in tonight.. Mark and Derek are going to rewire the house..( Derek with a brace and blown knee.. Mark with bad knee and now a foot problem where he can't hardly step on it) and them having to go up and down the cellar steps that look like a narrow slanted ladder for midgets.. This has to be done, because it is about 90 degrees in that house now with no a/c..and the upstairs where I will be all afternoon and night is worse.
Chad can't hook up the whole new ac/heat system that he put in until they do..
Kids need more furniture, so they have to go to Wichita Wednesday to get all of that.. get it back so we can get it in that evening... and get the house in livable order before Derek has his knee surgery on Friday morning in Wichita.. and Kjell and I have to go to KC for his eye surgery on Friday also.. be back on Sat to clean up the other house hopefully and have it totally everything out and done by Sunday night. oh yeah.. and I have massages to do on Wednesday and Thursday in between all of this..and lets not forget a bout a 4 year old and a 5 and a half month old baby that needs lots of attention. and care.,. and the meals that we try to throw in there .. Plus the hardware store has to keep going.. and Derek has about 700 guns coming in in a few days..We
Had about 6 total hours of sleep in the last 2 days and doesn't look like I will be getting much more than that for the next few days.
Its a little /lot overwhelming right now... but we will get it all done.. . But you know what they say.. a family who works together on an inhuman deadline.. will either kill each other or drink themselves to death before the project is done. ( I don't like the taste of "drink" much.. but trust me.. I may learn to before this is all over.. LOL )
Its a whole lot of work.. . but it will be all worth it for them later..
The bright side is.. we all laugh a lot and and are so close that nothing is not said that you want to be said.. so everyone knows where we all stand on ideas and issues.. hahaha.. Some I can't repeat..
I told the kids.. Next year. we will look back on this and laugh and wonder how in the hell we did it all..
( I have massage to do now.. just wanted to update. and let people know why I am not on my computer or in the forums.. They will have to run themselves for a few days.. or weeks .. :) . I will take pictures.. and I'm NOT proof reading this so if there is typos.. ... as my Grandma Workman would say... " Plut! Who cares!".. lol
Plut? Teresa, what do you do in your spare time? :laugh: Where did Derek and Rochelle move to? I assume it's a bigger house. It must be hard to leave that Craftman's cottage they were in..beautiful, reminds my of my Grandpa Boyd's place. Prayers for Kjell on his eye surgery...cataract? When do you all start collecting $ for your fireworks display?
My day started with a treat. I had just raised the bedroom shade and was looking at my not-in-bloom roses when a downy woodpecker landed on a mullein flower spike and started picking at the seeds. I stayed quiet and he stayed long enough for me to point him out to Daughter as she was coming across the street.
Then we drove to the little country cemetery on the other side of Wichita where my parents are buried. The flowers along the highways are getting pretty, especially what my husband used to call chigger weed. It is really butterfly weed. As we were making our way back along a dirt road to the blacktop, we were treated to the sight of a mother pheasant and three of her babies just getting across the road in front of us. Hadn't seen a pheasant in more than a year, since the last time I was out to that little cemetery.
Getting back to Wichita and having three hours to doctor's appointment time, we treated ourselves to a sit down, be served lunch instead of a drive-thru, eat in the car. Then since there was still time to kill, we toured Town East. While there we found a gravy skimmer. My last one had broken several years ago and we hadn't been able to find one anywhere.
Then on to the doctor's office, in on time, out in 40 minutes. Who could ask for anything more than that. All in all, it was a good day and to cap it off, the white winged dove showed up at my feeder again.
Oh, yes, the wheat harvest was about half done in the fields that we saw. Got to see a couple of combines in action, but not up close. They were on the other side of the field.
Teresa, stop and take a breath!
Wilma, sounds like a wonderful day.
My day? I had an appointment with the dermatologist this morning. I had been there once before last year to have a bump on my arm (pea-sized) removed which turned out to be skin cancer. At that time she "froze" a spot on my right temple. Recently, I developed another similar bump on my other arm. Normally, she would take a piece and send it in for biopsy. Today she just took it out. She uses a laser so it is painless even though she numbs the area. And she wasn't happy that the spot on my face was still there so she took that one also. She then did a overall skin check. I made sure she wasn't holding that laser while she was examining parts of my body!
Larryj
Jarhead, you haven't said much about your Metal Treasure hunting lately. I gave you a real compliment on it the other day. I had to go to the IRS office in Tulsa and I was telling one of the IRS investigators about all of the success you have had. I bragged on you and kind of stretched it a little. I told him you had found a lot of Gold Coins that were worth a lot of money. You know he was so interested he wanted your name and where you lived. I think maybe he wants to treasure hunt with you. You don't have to thank me, I was glad to do it for you.
RUN, JARHEAD, RUN !!!! Tell them the reason you are running so fast, is to get away from the REAL Guy with all the dug up treasurers.
(Frankie, how could you do this????)
:laugh: :laugh: :angel: :angel:
Frank ,
It's because of Bucket Mouth's like you that I keep mum on my finds. Your IRS man showed up and I took him dirt fishing. Told him I was onto a $20 Gold piece and it was deep--real deep. Well sir, he dug down about 6 feet and the damndest thing happened. Had us one of them there earth quakes right here in Longton---poor guy---may he RIP.
Detector did get ill on me though and had to send it to a detector hospital and just got it back two days ago. Before it took sick I did have my best day in an old yard right here in town. Found 2 Indian Head pennies ,9 Wheat Tails ranging from 1909 to 1920, 1 slick "V" nickel and a gold plated copper ring-----oh and 7 SILVERS --including a 1943 war nickel (40% silver)---2 Roosevelt dimes (pre 1964)---2 Mercury dimes--1904 Barber dime (Grades VF) and "drum roll please' a 1894 Barber quarter graded XF.
Today I found a bunch of clad coins, pocket knife, a Rat token from Chuckie Cheese Pizza, a NAMCO token with Pac Man on it, a Palmolive soap token and a token with the 10 Commandments on it from "needGod.com"---a brass " Franco Rouge' compact--and a real neat copper broach with milk glass cameo of Goddess Flora---oh yea, and a horse--I aint lying --a horse standing on a pedestal--- From some ones trophy---but this horse is solid metal instead of today's trophies made of plastic---and last but not least---a bunch of Match Box / Hot Wheels autos. I'm gonna give them to ol Sarge so he can play with them in his sand box .
Now Frankie, aint you sorry you asked about my detecting ?? ;D
Jo,
My legs have forgot how to run !!!
Today I'm recovering from a wonderful soiree/retirement party for a 40 year friend who is retiring from the Delaware Dept. of Agriculture as the Chief Planner and general miracle worker in farm land preservation here. The party was held at the Agriculture museum in Dover which was very appropriate.The only thing that we didn't see was the spot where Mike will be set up as a permanent museum exhibit. ;D He and Al worked together for a number of years in the 70's at the lower New Castle County Gov't office south in Middletown (a two man shop) which is where Delaware starts becoming farmland and is much less residential. The two of them started working to bring the beginnings of farmland preservation to the state and also got money for some Civil War vintage sustenance farm and low income areas to have wells and in indoor plumbing for the first time. Al stayed with the county and Mike went on to work with the state. Delaware now will never have to worry about losing all it's farm land to housing developments, keeping in mind what a small state we are. A great guy.
Jo,
What a site it would be to see him run.... with his britches hanging below his ol' rear,anyway......they would fall clear down to his ankles!
When is this happening? Where is it happening? Does one have to be invited?
Oh Lodie......You kids are all SO MUCH FUN !!!
Toadie---I mean Lodie. I do have problems keeping my britches up but it's because of my chiseled profile . You know," broad at the shoulders and narrow in the hips "!! that song "Big John" was originally wrote as "Big Ron" but when Jimmie Dean was singing it he got choked of some of that whole hog sausage and just blurted out Big John. Now if I can clear anything else up for you don't hesitate to ask.
Quote from: Diane Amberg on May 21, 2011, 10:17:35 AM
We stayed at the big old Park Plaza Hotel right in the old Back Bay section of Boston, only a block from Boston Commons, the Public Gardens and some of the oldest churches, where the "Burying Grounds," as they call them, contain the graves of John Hancock, Paul Revere, John Adams and many others.
You saw the grave of John Hancock? Did you know he was a relative of ours? Did you take any pictures?
Actually, Janet, we haven't been able to establish that John Hancock is an ancestor of ours. On the other hand, we have established that John Adams is a far-away cousin. As is FDR, half cousin, that is.
Heck, I thought we established that a long time ago. I guess it was Grandma's side, not Grandpa's side that has ancestor info.
I took the Colonel that I have on staff to get a bath at the Flint Hill Booster 4-H Club dog washing today at Dr. Julia Fecther's business. He really didn't like it, but he didn't vocally complain. He hung that big old head with that look, "Mamma, Don't you feel sorry for me?"
I then stopped at Traci's Trends and got a free T-Shift from their open house. I was one of the first 20 customers. It's good to be me.
I visited my niece and her family this morning. "I ain't 'fraid of no ghosts." A favorite saying that Uncle Jim taught the kids. LOL
Going to go to Mass in Independence this evening, take the husband out for Father's Day, then shop.
On Grandpa's side there is a possibility of a tie to Abraham Lincoln. The only thing we have to go on is a handwritten note on the side of a photo of one of Grandpa's aunts that she was a cousin to Lincoln's mother. Can't find anything else.
Sorry I didn't take any photos of the graves, just the swan boats and George Washington's statue at the gardens. It was raining pretty hard when I took my walk. Didn't bother me, but I was trying not to get the camera wet. If we go again next year I'll be sure and take some.
Frank,
Had my detector back from the "hospital" just a few days and it fell ill again. Monday it gets sent to the factory. They say Whites is second to none on making good on sick detectors---guess I will find out. Did manage to find 4 coins yesterday. A 1913 Buffalo nickel---1910, 1911 and 1917 Wheaties-but---the best things I had in my junk box. Watching detecting videos and a woman was showing a Civil War bed roll buckle that has a heart on it. I says to myself,"whoa there Hoss---you got one of them puppies" Turns out I have two of them--one with a heart and the other just a circle. I thought they were old brass belt buckles. Now I know there were no Civil War battles here in Longton but ol Sarge says they were probably used by US troops long after the Civil War ---and we all know ol Sarge is a smart son of a gun. It does baffle my brain as to why these buckles were found at the "house of ill Repute " site !! Guess them old time soldiers didn't have the morals that my beloved Marines had / have .
Ronnie, you are "something else!" I'm sure glad I got to say "hi" when we were in Longton, even though you were in a great big hurry! Did Joe come to see you?
Quote from: jarhead on June 18, 2011, 06:18:20 PM
we all know ol Sarge is a smart son of a gun.
A statement brimming with truth!
Whoa there Miss Bonnie Bell. Not sure what you mean saying I'm something else " ;)
Yes, when I go in the café I'm always in a hurry to get out back and into "the smoke shack". Then I'm in my comfort zone--hack--hack--cough--cough !!!
Farmer Joe was here two days ago. He hitched a ride with the A/C-man. He had both his hands out for blue berry and sand plum wine. While waiting for the a/c-man to service my house unit ol Joe set in my shop in my barber chair,using my electricity to run the widow a/c. When we went back into the shop he was sound asleep. If his sweet corn wasn't about ripe I would have run him off but right now I'm being nice to him--until I get my fair share of that corn !!
I hope he has something else, like tomatoes, that will keep you wanting to be nice to him!
You people are just too much fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Speaking of A/C------------a few days ago, my wife noticed a sound coming from the 5-ton roof central air conditioner on the roof. This system is designed to run at a low speed to circulate the air and then run higher when you select cool air or heat. Top of the line model and all that good stuff. Anywho, we called the guy who installed it and he said he would send someone out. The next day, a gentleman called (that would be Thursday) and said he would be out Friday AM to check it out. Then he called Friday around noon and said he would be here around 2PM. Then around 2:30, there was a call that he would be here soon. He showed around 4PM. At this point, I would usually say forget it, I will find someone else. But, I stayed with him. After giving the unit an inspection, he confirmed my lay opinion that the motor was going. He made some calls to see if he could get a motor. He then promised to return today (Saturday) and install the motor and give the unit a good cleaning. In the meantime, I found the original invoices and warranty. The heat exchanger was guaranteed for 20 years..........any other parts were guaranteed for 5 years. The date on the invoice...........August 2005...........5 years, 10 months ago. Figures.
So, to make this story long, he showed today and cleaned the coils and checked all the other parts and installed the new motor. He put everything back together and fired her up. After about one minute of blissful normal A/C humming, the noise returned.
The look on his face was really a sight to behold. All that work and a new motor, and it still sounding like it did Thursday. So he removed one panel and reglued the insulation that was coming off and while the panel was off, the sound went away. He put the panel back and the noise returned. Meanwhile, his teenage son who was along to help out leaned his elbow on top of the unit while "daddy" tried to figure out where he messed up. Oh, yeah my wife and I are on the patio watching. When his son leaned on the top of the unit the sound went away. I'm thinking I just bought a new motor I didn't really need. To end this long story, he finally discovered that the top of of unit was not fitting tightly and tightened some screws and added more. Noise is gone. In his professional opinon I really did need a new motor. My wife is happy that the A/C is works and that is my excitement for the day.
Larryj
We've got concerned parent birds following newly fledged babies around the yard today. Cardinals, blue jays, and wrens. I heard an oriole yesterday but never did see it.
We had young foxes playing under the street light last night and when I turned on the back yard light for a minute just before bed I saw a very embarrassed raccoon climbing the pole to one of my bird feeders. He looked at me as if to say "Oops, ya caught me." He climbed back down and went wandering off. Then about 1:00 AM, just under our open second floor bedroom window, a skunk tangled with something and really let fly. Woo! I didn't know I could shut a window that fast! I'm going to make a strawberry rhubarb pie for Al soon. Have a wonderful day.
I am watching my new dog learn where everything is, he is starting to feel pretty secure already. I just got him last night and he is doing fine, he is two years old and from a home with two other small dogs and I have one bull mastiff that isn't sure about a chihuahua in the house. The mastiff is outside but would like to be inside. They are about the same age so neither one puppies, think they will share the yard once they get used to each other.
He wasn't a rescue dog but his owner had to re-locate and couldn't take any dogs so he would have gone to a shelter. Very well cared for and already has a chip, very well mannered and so far hasn't barked. I wanted one that will bark if someone comes in the yard and I hope once he gets used to being here he will. Have had the bull for almost a year and he doesn't bark and will almost open the door and welcome complete strangers in.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful day.
Ms Bear,
You really ought to have a dog like my yorkie/mix..........she will bark when ever a strange noise is made.
In fact, if I haven't spoken outloud for a bit, I live alone and haven't yet developed the habit of talking to myself, LOL
when I do say something...............like cough or even say, dummy why did you do that, when playing a game. She goes ape.......thinking someone is here.
I don't let her bark, started when she was a baby.........if she is warning me, that is one thing, but not just for barkings sake.
I swore I would not have a yippe-yappee dog and what do you know I have one.
So most of the time she just whispers an "arf" if she wasn't sitting behind or on me, I may not hear her....but once in awhile she just has to let-er-rip and looks at me as if to say..........."mom, I just had to" I get company and someone knocks at door, she is ready to sound the alarm........so be careful what you wish for.
Sounds like you three will settle in soon. Good luck.
My pleasant day started this morning when one of my best friends brought me a slice of a breakfast pizza to work. What a way to start the day!!!! Tomorrow, I will return the favor. Yes. I do work with one of my best friends. We are just like two peas in a pod.
The other thing that happened to me today is I was driving west on county road 5800 from 10th street. This is in Montgomery County. I see something start across the road from the south. It is a peacock. He was just a strutting across the road like he owned the darn thing. He did not have his feathers at full mast. Glad I didn't hit him. I had never seen him before, so now that I have, will keep a watch for crossing peacocks.
My day is going to be unique. I hope I spelled that right, I am not going to use spell check or look it up. :)~
I leave this morning to drive to Wichita and see the cardiac surgeon.
My neighbor is going with me. I know where his office building is and will bypass the Kellogg overpass........at least going in.
Plan on using central from Webb road. I think once upon a time I saw a GoodWill on Central and if I must be in Wichita more.........I want to get familiar with businesses and the like.
And shop????? if there is money after I buy gas.
I couldn't get the county van and the other services I don't qualify for. Oh well, it is only money and I have a strong faith that the Lord will provide.
Keep me in your prayers that the day isn't too stressful and that we get back home safely.
I am use to driving to and in Topeka, have not been to Wichita by myself for maybe 10 years or so. Can't remember last time I drove it. I have ridden with other people, so not unfamiliar.
Ok I am rambling and must get dressed and ready to go. God keep you and bless you all.
Judy, I hope you have a safe trip and find all places you want are close together so you can hit them all everytime you have to go.
I am enjoying the nice fresh smell of rain, finally. We have been under burn ban since last year and the fires were within 50 miles of me. It started raining real slow about 4 am and has soaked in so we feel a little safer.
Praise the Lord and hallelujah!
Wonderful news. Doctor told me to go home and take a baby aspirin.........and have my doctor do another Doppler test in 6 or 12 months.
He said that what I experienced was not a mini stroke. He didn't know what it was but for my doctor follow through and do more testing. It could well have been a panic attack or even the reaction to me being tired when in Wisconsin
Today started early..............and we did get gone by 10:30 and Thank God I took my neighbor Steve with me, altho I did tell him I could handle the trip and would have let him bale if he changed his mind.
We get on 400 between Beaumont and Leon and a tire starts wobbling and not a soul including cattle were near us. Yes, I had traffic to contend with, but did pull off and spent a few minutes deciding what to do.
I have towing insurance, and in the glove box was a "Call Police" sign..........we hung that on the radio antenna and I wished for a cell phone and Steve brought his out..
He only uses his for emergencies and thank God again, I had an 800 number to call and altho the operator was in Arizona...........they located us on her GPS thingy and got ahold of a towing service, Out of El Dorado about 17 miles away.
She said my towing did cover the transporting trailer..........don't tow modern cars...........and we had the nicest guy for a tow-driver. She also said it might be 45 minutes or it might be 30...........and I don't think we had to wait the 30 before he got there.
I finally got to ride in a high truck and someone else drove....
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Get to the shop and we agreed that a used tire was what I needed, (Charlie will get the fun of getting me new tires later this week) and after it was done it only cost me $45 and I even got change back from a 50$ dollar bill..............ok so it was a dollar and change, it was change.........LOL(Oh, the spare wasn't any good, was ready to blow when air got put in)
I had planned to go find doctors office and then find a place for lunch with plenty of time for all of it.
The guy Johnny said if we turn at that corner and go 6 blocks and turn west that highway would take us to hillside which would take us to Wesley hospital and the doctor just west of there................we got to the doctors building turned into a driveway pulled into a FREE parking garage with in 10 or 15 stalls there was an open parking space..not handy capped, but close enough I didn't need it and we got to the doctors office with 30 minutes to spare before appointment...........then had to wait till closer to 4 to get to see doctor..............LOL they said they might be delays when I called and we just rolled with the flow............and got home about 7 and now I plan on hitting the easy chair and just chilling.
I need to eat more than what we had coming home, which was a milk shake..............so I can take evening pills.
Wanted you to hear my good news.........I have no idea what I would have written if the news had been bad..........I hope I would have told it like it was...but, all I can say is that God was with me and Steve today and He sent Steve to act as his warrior angel for me.......
More later..............Please say a prayer for good neighbors and people who do something for nothing but a smile and handshake/hug.
Judy
(Since I have been home I have had 2 episodes with the light headed ness.....don't know if it is from sitting all day or if it is that I have not eaten much today. I guess I will start keeping track of when it happens. I haven't eaten right for a long time..........may be starving my self. Chemistry may be off....oh well tomorrow is another day.
Judy, that is wonderful news. And eating properly is very important, but you are right about making a note of when the dizzines or light headed feeling happens.
I went to the Dr today for a shot in my shoulder and he did very politely tell me I needed to lose some weight. I am trying but not seeing the scales go down.
Wonderful news Judy! And I do believe in Guardian Angels, whether you see them or not. God is GREAT!
Lisa
Keep smiling Judy, you have lots of angels out there.
I am starting the www.fullplatediet.com approach. The approach is all about fiber..but the good tasting fiber. Just got the book yesterday, and it is very well done. Anyway this makes so much sense...check it out.
Heading out to Wyadotte Oklahoma for the Full Auto Shoot.. Gonna try to look real busy working and taking pictures.. but really I'm there to shoot a whole lot of Machine Guns..
(http://www.cascity.com/howard/animations/99.gif) But don't tell Marshal.. He will be filming and I am his right hand girl.. and he thinks I'm there to work.. (http://www.cascity.com/howard/animations/89.gif)
Don't burn the place down while I'm gone... :police:
Yeah right! ;D You're headed down there to see if you can spot the Hornet Spooklight. ;) 8)
Directions to the Hornet Spook Light:
After working on this for some time, we have gathered what we feel are the best directions available for a trip to the Hornet Spook Light. These were the directions used by the Bump in the Night Tours when we have visited the light. Here are the directions:
- Take Interstate 44 west of Joplin, Missouri and then take the Route 43 Exit and go south
- Turn onto Coyote Road (Right) off Route 43 and pass through Hornet
- Take another right onto Gum Road
- Take Left onto State Line Road
- Take the first Right to what is called "Spook Light Road"
- You'll likely see markings on the road where people park and watch for the light
This is only a four-mile stretch of road that extends into Oklahoma. At a dip in the road, park your vehicle. There will be a field on your right side, facing left. This is the best location and you should see a slight rise ahead of you to the west and a much steeper hill behind you. Be sure to park your vehicle as far to the side of the road as you can (we suggest turning around with your car facing back toward Missouri) and watch out for any oncoming cars. Be careful and stay on the road so that you are not trespassing.
Charlie......................?
I AM the Hornet Sppoklight.. LOL
Quote from: Teresa on June 23, 2011, 12:42:30 PM
Heading out to Wyadotte Oklahoma for the Full Auto Shoot.. Gonna try to look real busy working and taking pictures.. but really I'm there to shoot a whole lot of Machine Guns..
(http://www.cascity.com/howard/animations/99.gif) But don't tell Marshal.. He will be filming and I am his right hand girl.. and he thinks I'm there to work.. (http://www.cascity.com/howard/animations/89.gif)
Don't burn the place down while I'm gone... :police:
Teresa's going GANGSTA!!! heeheehee I did ROTC in college and got to shoot M16's, and it was a blast!!! I know you'll have fun.....
Lisa
Quote from: Teresa on June 23, 2011, 01:15:05 PM
Charlie......................?
I AM the Hornet Sppoklight.. LOL
No, you are the HOWARD Spook Light!!! Hmmmm....now to start the rumors... ;)
Lisa
Lisa.. there is a LONG LONG list of rumors where I am concerned.. But I like it that way.. Makes me and my life seem so much more exciting than I really am.. ;D
I guess this isn't very exciting, but I was just thinking about how much I've enjoyed Peter Falk's work over the years. Of course Columbo but also the Great Race and other movies too. He'll be missed.
I loved Mr. Falk in The Princess Bride. We are losing so many of the great, older actors lately. 'Tis sad, but we can remember them by watching their films! Memory Eternal!
Lisa
My favorite role for Peter Falk was in the Brinks Job, where he was the ring leader of seven second rate hoods who robbed the Boston branch of Brinks security.
When I was a kid the Brinks robbery was the ultimate in robberies. First time someone had ever stolen $1 million. Many people looked on the guys that did it as Robin Hood heroes. They were caught just days before the statute of limitations ran out.
According to the movie, the robbers actually entered Brinks in a dry run before the actual heist was carried out. Dont know if that is accurate as I dont believe I ever read a true account of what happened. But apparently the security was really lax.
Remember Moline Crazy Days starts tonight. The Bean Feed and Hog Roast starts at 6:30 at the park. There is a movie tonight later, but can't remember what it is. Anyway, parade tomorrow at 10:30 with lots of games, etc at the park the rest of the day. Come on down.
Who cooks the hog? Spit roasted? I love good pulled pork!
Hog roast is tomorrow night, and I too like pulled pork. I did not see fireworks on the agenda; we usually have those on Sat. night. Skipped the bean feed this year, I have potatoes, steak, and burgers on the grill. I should be set for a couple of days. :D :D
Just got back from the bean feed and auction. A perfect night for it. Wow, some of those pies, etc went for 5 and $600. Don't know the grand total, but probably over 10,000 someone said. I am skipping the movie at the tennis courts, but will be at the parade tomorrow. I read about the fireworks in the Prairie Star paper, but can't remember for sure which night Moline's is. Probably after one night of the Rodeo.
Marilyn McNee posted on FB that the auction brought in $15,600. Two of her pies went for $600 each. Some years back, her coconut cream pie would often fetch over $1000 by itself.
I'm pretty sure I read either on here or on one of the rodeo sanctioning assn. sites that the fireworks would be after the Monday (July 4th) performance of the Elk County Rodeo, and that David Oakleaf is performing the night of the 3rd.
Holy pie crust! I thought Elk County was poor! $600.00 for a pie? Holy bananas! ;D ;D ;D
Diane, that auction is the one fundraiser that is held throughout the year. That is how the clinic was built, and how our pretty little park was furnished with all the nice things. People here are very generous when a need is seen.
We returned last night from a wonderful trip to the North! It's hard to come home to 103 degree temps registered today when 62 was the average throughout our travels in Alaska, Yukon Territory of Canada, and British Columbia of Canada. We spent two days traveling up and back, eleven days on land tours by trains and buses, and four days on a cruise down the Inner Passage from Skagway, Alaska to Vancouver, B.C., Canada. The weather was perfect - no rain on the entire 17 days of travel - which is unusual for that part of the world. The scenery is breathtaking, the people are so interesting, the various cultures are so unique, and the history is so interesting. It truly was a trip of a lifetime. I'll try to share some photos when we get them organized.
Quote from: sixdogsmom on June 25, 2011, 05:16:46 PM
Diane, that auction is the one fundraiser that is held throughout the year. That is how the clinic was built, and how our pretty little park was furnished with all the nice things. People here are very generous when a need is seen.
I like hearing things like this about the town I'm moving to. You all ready do stick together like family!
Lisa
Six, I knew about the fund raiser but the fun was too good to pass up. ;) They are good people indeed.
I just came in from watching the fireworks from my back gate. It is prime viewing territory with no traffic nor any rug rats to watch for afterward. There was a nice display lasting about 20 minutes; I want to thank the Triboulet family for their generosity even though Prarie Star got it wrong, I think. 'Course my dogs are all mad at me, and a couple are still in hiding from all the noise. I go through this every year. :P :P
I just got home from the park as well. Loved the Fireworks and I didn't have to wade through 100,000 people to watch them. I am so glad Moline is home.
We had a pretty nice day today. Our son lives in Orange County about 40 miles away. He and his sister had been talking about getting together one day on the weekend just to get together. Of course, my wife and I were invited. So my daughter and her family and my wife and I and my wife's cousin met at my son's house and we had a nice lunch and caught up on exchanging father's day gifts for us three fathers. The we went to the Great Park in Irvine. The grandkids got to ride on a carousel. My daughter and her husband and kids and my son and his daughter and my wife decided to ride up in the hot air balloon. They have a hot air balloon tethered to a long cable and it goes up about 400 feet and stays there for about five minutes. My wife's cousin and I opted not to go on account we were chi.................too frail or having a stomach ache............one of those reasons. All in all, it was a nice day. The only person missing was our daughter-in-law who was out of town. Back home now and on my way to bed.
Larryj
Addendum to previous entry: The big orange balloon is not a hot air balloon, it is a helium balloon, possibly the world's largest. And, the area resembled an old airport and in my old age, I couldn't recall what airport. Having lived in SoCal for 46 years, and some of it right near this place, I couldn't remember. Of course, my kids wouldn't know either. So when I got up this morning, I visited the Great Park website and was reminded that it is the site of the old MCAS El Toro, the old Marine Air Station in El Toro. (hate getting old). If you would like to read about this place, just type in Great Park Irvine in your browser. Right now, it is just starting out and is limited to just the balloon ride and the carousel and some summer concerts. Once finished, it will be huge, twice the size of Central Park in New York City. There was also a history walk along one of the runways showing a year and what significantly happened in that year. Found the web address:
http://www.ocgp.org
Larryj
Larry,
I didn't even know they had closed MCAS El Toro. Guess I'm behind times. Mother Edwards's baby boy was a very sad puppy when he flew out of El Toro, long ago. It was in the middle of the night and I think that's planned so others might not see the big alligator tears being shed------------but, not by me !! No sir, I was a good Marines and Marines are not allowed to cry without permission--------------and I don't recall getting permission to have leaky eyes. :)
Jarhead, in retrospect, when I was in, I don't recall flying anywhere in the daytime except when I was going on leave. I think there might have been one daytime flight when they sent me to medic school in San Antonio. One other time when I was returning from emergency leave, when my mom died, the Army lost me a day or two (I was right where I was supposed to be) and had to rush me back overseas. That started out as a daytime flight. I wonder if they did that so less people would know where all the troopers were going. Interesting thought.
MCAS El Toro was decommissioned in 1999. Type in MCAS El Toro in your browser and look at the Wikipedia web page about MCAS El Toro.
Larryj
Maybe you're on to something there Larry---the troop movements after dark. Never really thought about it before.
I do know by talking to my old senior drill instructor, that arriving at MCRD in the middle of the night is a planned deal. The "shock factor"---and it works.
When I went back to Camp Pendleton after my boot camp leave I milked it for ever minute I could. Got to Pendleton late on a Friday, the day I was ordered back. Every one had went home for the weekend and no one to check me in until Monday morning. I set there pretty much alone,in an empty barracks , all weekend kicking myself in the butt for not waiting until Sunday evening. The ol boot camp mentality and fear of being UA was too fresh in my mind.
I just had enough excitement to last the rest of the day and into tomorrow. I was looking out over the rose garden and what should appear. A miniature cottontail rabbit. A baby one anyway. He was only about 1/6 the size of an adult. Not as tiny as the one that I took pictures of a couple of years ago, but still a baby. He was eating the leaves off the yarrow plants.
Jarhead, this brings back some memories. In the first few days of service, we were flown from El Paso to Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, in the middle of the night. Upon arriving, we were told to sit still until we were told to get off the plane. Exiting the plane, we came down the stairs onto a red carpet, a band playing march music and were taken to a mess hall where we were fed steak and eggs. This was at about 2 AM. Then to the barracks where regular army soldiers were standing by each bunk to show us how to make a bed and stow our gear. NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Then the drill sergeant came back about two hours later and got us out of bed, out on the field in formation, called out names, and started us on our morning physical training. Breakfast? Hell, no. You just had steak and eggs. Rest period? Ain't no such thing in the Airborne. Your name the same as the drill sergeants? Automatic 25 push ups every morning. I often wonder why they went to all that trouble on the first night there. I sure never saw anything like that again.
Larryj
It gave you something to write home about....and you still do!
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Quote from Larry:
Exiting the plane, we came down the stairs onto a red carpet, a band playing march music and were taken to a mess hall where we were fed steak and eggs.
Steak & eggs? Larry are you yanking my chain ? That sounds more like the Air Force than it does the Army.:)
I think the most cruel thing our senior DI ever did to us, was something he has told me he did to every platoon he put thru boot camp. We could see across the bay into the Navy boot camp, when we were on a 5 mile run---in the sand. We would be eye-balling them Swabbies playing volleyball and just lounging around. Two weeks into BC we all lined up one night and the "smoking lamp was lit" for smokers. Non smokers stood there and got their kicks from watching the smokers get light headed from hot boxing their first smoke in two weeks. Gunny Hensley came out of the Duty Hut and announced the Corps had too many people but the Navy was short on getting enough recruits so any one interested in switching from the Marines and going over to the Navy to line up outside his Hut . Then he walked back inside. I swear, almost half the platoon was standing arse hole to belly button outside his hootch waiting to switch. Them "suckers ' played silly little games almost all night long out in the sand.
Speaking of airborne, and someone did above, I was in the Buckley AFB BX this morning.
A female Army captain was walking out and had jump wings on her chest. First time I had ever seen those (jump wings) on a female, let alone a female captain.
There are female smoke jumpers too...Can you imagine?
larryj, did you really get steak and eggs?
Yep, I did. At that time, Ft. Campbell was being tested as a basic training facility. I think my class was maybe the third or fourth one to go through basic. I don't know who the 101st Airborne was trying to impress, us or the Department of Defense, but, yes, they did feed us steak and eggs upon arrival in the middle of the night. Like I said, it never happened again. Also, because this was an airborne base, they were always trying to recruit troops to go airborne. If you were doing good, learning how to be a good soldier, keeping your nose clean, then the DI's and officers would quietly and casually mention to you privately about the benefits of going airborne, i.e. $55 a month jump pay, prestige, yada, yada, yada..........
About the fourth week out of eight weeks training, they took us out to a drop zone, (DZ), and we watched a C-130 come over at about 1,000 feet and drop some big crates with chutes attached. When the crates hit the ground, some bounced, some shattered, one chute didn't open at all......................."No thanks, Sarge, I'm gonna stay a leg."
So, for excitement, (change of pace here), we have the two older granddaughters today and my wife will take them swimming later on this afternoon. She will also pack a bag and her and the oldest granddaughter and her brother will leave tonight for a vacation in NYC. So, I have a week of relaxing with no "honey-dew" on a daily basis. If you watch the Today show on NBC, you might see them in the crowd outside the studio. I am pretty sure one or two of them will be wearing those stupid Statue of Liberty crowns. Tall guy with dark hair, tall redhead with glasses and a 4 foot tall blond girl with two missing front teeth. Peace and quiet for a week.........
Larryj
Where are they staying? What all will they be doing? Circle Line? Central park? The NBC studio tour? 5th Ave? Rockefeller Center? Tribeca area? Coney Island? Staten Island Ferry? Broadway? Times Square? Regardless, I'm sure they will have a wonderful time. The sounds and smells and hustle and bustle of Manhattan is very invigorating, even with the occasional characters.
My two favorite cities , New York and New Orleans ( before the flood). Good people, good food, and good music. But I wouldn't want to live there. " There's no place like home".
You said it and I hope you mean Elk County.
Diane, the Hotel Roosevelt and..............................yes.
Great!
It looks like they will have nice weather. Low to mid 80s with a chance of a thunderstorm on Saturday. It's beautiful here today too.I spent too much time gabbing with my back fence neighbor about our gardens that back up to each other. I'm working on training my cukes up on their fence and have a couple of toms almost ready. I heard our first cicada yesterday. Ah, summertime! :laugh:
Quote from: Hefe de vaca on June 30, 2011, 12:07:13 AM
My two favorite cities , New York and New Orleans ( before the flood). Good people, good food, and good music. But I wouldn't want to live there. " There's no place like home".
I lived in NYC for 2 years, loved it, but was ready to come back home to Kansas. I do miss the bagels! You just can't get a "NYC style"bagel around here.
Lisa
QuoteQuote from: Wilma on June 30, 2011, 07:12:43 AM
You said it and I hope you mean Elk County.
Of course , though there's a lot of " home" in some of the rest of Kansas. I've sure run into a lot of people who can't see what we love about it , and I usually think, "good", stay where you are.
Fortunately we do get really good bagels here. Nicely boiled then baked so there is a nice bite to the crust and then that great soft inside.Yum
First day report: The redeye flight was turblent. Of course, the room wasn't going to be ready that early in the morning so they went to the Today show and looked around. They went back to the hotel and wife was uncomfortable sitting in the lobby so she stretched out on the floor until two hotel employees told her she couldn't do that. The hotel found them a temporary area where they could rest until they room was ready. Wife took her morning medicine and then lost one of the bottles somewhere. After our phone call today in which I gave her some suggestions where to look she called right back to tell me she found it. Granddaugter was talking in the background telling "Nana" she has a sore throat. ::) Some fun. Glad I didn't go. :laugh: Wife's cousin and I went out to the post office and the bank and then to Walmart. She gets her prescriptions filled there.
I found another box of my mom's geanealogy notes and worked on the family tree. There was also a copy of the Howard Courant Citizen from 1962. I might post some of the items on Good Old Days. I never really realized then or until now, but papers like the Howard paper didn't post any world or national news. It is all gossip :o
Larryj
I'll bet that was an interesting read! ;D
That's the version I remember. Daddy always took it even though the news was several days late, so I grew up reading about Howard. I learned many of the local family names from that paper and was then so pleased when we would visit and I got to meet some of them.
Diane,
I was tearing an old house down, many years ago, and under the kitchen linoleum was an early 1920's Longton Newspaper. In the Upola section it said "Monty Edwards(my Dad ) and Carl Rice went duck hunting" ???????? That was it---that was the news. No mention if they even shot any ducks !!!!
Quote from: Diane Amberg on June 30, 2011, 04:33:57 PM
Fortunately we do get really good bagels here. Nicely boiled then baked so there is a nice bite to the crust and then that great soft inside.Yum
That's exactly what I mean! Ahhhh....delicious, water boiled bagels. The deli on Prospect Ave. in Brooklyn (where my apartment was) had the best! Dang it, now I want some! :P
Lisa
Second day report was nothing other than some photos sent via phone. I did see my brother-in-law on the Today show, just fleeting glimpses. ::)
Third day report: It's early yet, but wife called and we chatted. They took the granddaughter to American Girl yesterday and she got her doll and from what I heard this morning, it will replace her usual doll that she takes everywhere. She is one happy kid!
Out early to take care of some errands as it is going to be in the 100's here today and I wanted to get some things done before it gets too hot. I plan to spend the rest of the day inside under the A/C.
Larryj
What am I doing for excitement? Watching CMT...Writing on the Forum...And sending blessings out to each and every one of you Forum members (yes, even to Ross and Patriot and Red, in spite of yourselves! lol). This is one Fourth of July when I can honestly say that life is only getting better. I wish the same for all of you!! :D
Addendum to last post: I see it ain't gonna be any cooler there in Elk County, either. Stay inside, my friends, and stay cool.
Larryj
My excitement today was a trip to Lloyd's in Sedan. So hot that I am not sure I will leave the house to go to the fireworks tonight or to Wichita tomorrow. Not so much interested in excitement as I am staying cool. Hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth.
Staying inside since it's supposed to be 200 degrees outside tomorrow.
Lol! You dang fool, I think you got out in the heat once too often, even if it was just to check the thermometer. :D :D
It's only 83 here right now, but the heat is on it's way, with thunder storms expected later today. I'm going to make a blue berry pie in a little while. The New Jersey Blues are at their peak right now and sure are good.
We are going to stay in and stay cool today. Cable TV reported 109 yesterday. My sister in the Phoenix area reported 118 yesterday when I spoke to her. Once it reaches 100 it's HOT period.
mlw
I don't think I will go to Wichita later today because of the heat. I seem to need a lot of rest these days with the temp so high.
I haven't had any excitement to day but tomorrow is another day. Tomorrow I am taking this computer to the shop for repair or junking which ever is the cheapest. Then maybe I will be able to do the things that it used to do.
Also, I have an appointment for a carotid artery scan. I have been having one every six months. The last one I had resulted in surgery on the left side. I hope this one doesn't show that the right side needs it now.
So if you notice that I am not on the Forum, just remember that my computer is in the hospital and might not recover.
Good luck with your scan. I hope what ever happens is good news.
I too wish you the best. Good that you keep checked out. I pray surgery isn't necessary.
Wilma...I'm keeping you and your computer BOTH in my prayers! lol I would miss getting to read you, dear lady...And we don't pray for surgery to be necessary...:-(...Hang in there and tell Janet to keep us all posted, OK? I'll be worried about you.
We signed a contract on the house in Howard, and got a phone call today saying that we will be closing on this house within the next two weeks! Now we gotta get our loan to go through. *BIG SIGH* I'm tired, but still very excited! Howard, here we come! 8)
Lisa
Well, Mama is coming home tonight. The plane was late taking off and will be very late coming into Long Beach. But, I will be there to pick everyone up and bring them home. Because it will be so late, our granddaughter will just stay here tonight. My "vacation" has drawn to an end. It has been very quiet and peaceful here for seven days. But I am eagerly waiting to hear my granddaughter's impressions of New York and to see her new American Girl doll.
Larryj
I wonder if they had tea at the store. It's a really neat place. Share their adventures please.
They are flying on Jet Blue which provides a flight status on-line. At about 9:30 Howard time, a few minutes ago, they flew over you. There is a big storm in Northeastern Colorado and the plane is going around the south end of it. It will take me about 45 minutes to drive to Long Beach, so I will have to leave soon. Long Beach airport has a off-site parking area commonly known as the cell phone lot. You park there for free and wait until your arriving passengers collect their luggage and move out to the sidewalk to be picked up. Once there they call you on your cell phone and then you go in and pick them up. Pretty neat system.
Larryj
Hey now, that's great idea. I wish other airports would do that. Say hello from all of us!
I imagine a lot of the airports do that. San Diego does, and as Larry said, it's very handy. I like following the flight on-line, also. It's amazing, this modern technology! (And, I am so far behind on "everything!) Some of our friends flew to Boston today, she sent a message from her phone saying it was 92 degrees and humid, she wasn't enjoying that at all. Her sister died, and they flew back for her funeral in New Hampshire. Or Maine. Or, back there somewhere!
Miss Bonnie Bell,
For excitement today I paid your cousin , Farmer Joe a visit. I got him distracted then snuck into his sweet corn patch and stole 15 dozen ears------and that doesn't count the 12 dozen I stole yesterday---------------and I will be going back for more tomorrow. OK, I did sell 13 dozen ears for him ,of today's picking, but still undecided on whether to give him his cut. :D
Don't take all of Joe's corn! There's a "slim" chance that Mark (as in, my son, Mark) might come by and get some corn sometime soon! I didn't know if it was ready. Is it "good as always," and, does he have LOTS of it? We can only hope that the answer is "YES!"
Miss Bonnie Bell,
Farmer Joe's feeling will be hurt if he finds out you even question if his corn is "good as always". Has that lad ever grown bad corn? I love that ambrosia he plants. As of this morning we were still picking in the field south of his house and the north patch was untouched. He told me to go check it but I declined. I'm afraid he has a punji pit dug between the rows. He has some white corn that is not even close to being ripe. He said with the heat the corn will be too hard in just a few days so tell Mark to come'a run'n.
Bonnie, I didn't know about the cell phone parking lot business.That really sounds convenient. When we travel we are going and coming from a hotel, so I didn't know about that. We usually take a hotel shuttle to and from.
It is quite convenient. I believe I heard that LAX also has a similar lot. My friends and family tend to fly into and out of Long Beach as opposed to LAX because it is smaller and less crowded. The cell phone lot is across the main street from the entrance to the airport. It takes about maybe five minutes to go from the lot to the passenger pickup area. Before they had the lot, I used to try to arrive about 20 minutes after the plane had landed in order to give the arrivals time to get their luggage and get outside. If they weren't ready, then I would make the circle around the airport several times until they could get out to the sidewalk. Last night, I just pulled into the lot, listened to some oldies, and watched all the traffic on the main street. As this is California, and you can see just about anything anytime, there was a young lady parked in a SUV about 50 feet from me who had pulled in and proceeded to get out of her vehicle, reach into backseat and retrieve an article of clothing, and then while standing in close proximity of the street light, changed her top. Just when I thought she was going to change the rest of her clothes out there is front of God and everyone else, my wife called and said they were ready to be picked up. The wife does have an amazing sense of timing!
I fixed my granddaughter pancakes this morning. She was up early as she had slept on the plane. As she sat at the table and ate, I asked her about her trip and she was all animated about describing the hotel, going up on the roof to watch the fireworks, going to American Girl, going to two different plays and just being in New York. We have cereal here that the kids like and we have frozen waffles to fix for them, also, but this morning she wanted "Papa's pancakes" which means I have to mix it and fix it. I guess I should have been flattered, but I was trying to read and write on the forum and didn't have time for such chores!
Today is my son's wedding anniversary and it's hard to believe it has been four years already. Where does the time go?
Larryj
Quote from: larryJ on July 07, 2011, 09:59:17 AM
As this is California, and you can see just about anything anytime, there was a young lady parked in a SUV about 50 feet from me who had pulled in and proceeded to get out of her vehicle, reach into backseat and retrieve an article of clothing, and then while standing in close proximity of the street light, changed her top. Just when I thought she was going to change the rest of her clothes out there is front of God and everyone else, my wife called and said they were ready to be picked up.
I know what you mean...I spent all last spring, waiting out in the parking lot for my kid to come out of the Middle School, and got treated each day to a bunch of exhibitionists from the High School who were changing into their baseball gear before the practice would start. They would strip down to their scivvies and then get dressed, right there in front of all of the middle schoolers getting out of school. I would turn my head, so as to not embarrass myself. In my day, the boys would change before they arrived at the practice field. Whatever happened to those days? ::)
I'm back and I am in better shape than my computer is. The scans were clean as far as being any worse than they were the last time. I am free for another 6 months.
My computer isn't faring as well. They got rid of a virus, but I am still not able to do everything that I could do several months ago. It might still have to be new computer.
Is it still upgradeable,more memory or not worth it? Glad you are good to go for another six months.
I just got my blood test results back and my doc is very pleased with me. He wrote Very Good twice with all kinds of exclamation points when he gave it to the nurse to read to me on the phone. A1c was 6.8 and total cholesterol was 150 with the proper balance of LDL and HDL. Whoopee! Steaks on the grill tonight with salad, baked potatoes and watermelon.
Save me a plate, Diane...I'll be there in 20! ;) ;D
but I am still not able to do everything that I could do several months ago. It might still have to be new computer.
Wilma, so glad your checkup was in the ok range. Don't we wish our body's could be replaced like we do the 'puters?.....
Always something going on, with both of them, bodies and computers!
Diane supper sounds great......too bad we weren't closer.........course it would take me all evening to eat all of that.....I still think that is my favorite meal. Maybe chocolate cake and homemade ice cream for desert! Yum Yum
You'd all be welcome, there will be plenty. I always cook too much in case someone stops by, but if not we both like leftovers.
Quote from: Wilma on July 07, 2011, 01:33:15 PM
I am free for another 6 months.
Congratulations - that's such a good feeling! ;D
Quote from: Catwoman on July 07, 2011, 10:21:11 AM
I know what you mean...I spent all last spring, waiting out in the parking lot for my kid to come out of the Middle School, and got treated each day to a bunch of exhibitionists from the High School who were changing into their baseball gear before the practice would start. They would strip down to their scivvies and then get dressed, right there in front of all of the middle schoolers getting out of school. I would turn my head, so as to not embarrass myself. In my day, the boys would change before they arrived at the practice field. Whatever happened to those days? ::)
They sure weren't in wrestling! :D Those guys sometimes just change in the gym, while the meets are going on, in front of other wrestlers, families, crowd, anyone! :D :o :D
Yes, I know... :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[...I just can't get used to this brave new world, where modesty seems to be a bygone value... :o.
Woo-Hoo! Did you watch it go up? The last shuttle launch, and I got to see it on our new beautiful big 40 inch screen TV. What a treat.I've always been interested in the space program. Got to see sputnik go over way back when. Alan Shepperd's wife was from Kennett Square, PA. where I went to school, so we got to see his historic launch.The principal had a big console TV brought to the auditorium and I got to see it there. Then there was the moon series that most everyone watched and Daddy worried when they came back from the moon,as he had some part in the return module that had to work or they couldn't fire the rockets to come back. It did work of course. I've followed the whole shuttle program and sadly saw the two disasters live. Even got to see a shuttle launch when we were in Florida. We've been to the aerospace museum in Washington several times and saw the modules and moon rocks and the historic old planes .Fascinating stuff. I always bought posters and post cards and things I could use in the classroom too. I wonder what's next.
Sadly, I had to have fasting blood work in Moline this morning So I missed the launch,( I know the media will retell and show it later.) and then did my usual Friday printing of the church bulletin and when I got home, a gardian angel had left some fresh corn on the cob on the porch and I had to shuck them and decide when to cook and eat them .................LOL ANYIME....................I get hungry.
I did eat in Moline this morning. Only saw a couple people I knew to say hello to.......room is small enough I just enjoyed watching people.
Now, I need to get my posting done and then think this afternoon I will fix a small summer squash to go with the corn and have a vegetarian's meal........can't call it dinner..........how about afternoon tea....without the crumpets........Stay cool.
Quote from: Wilma on July 07, 2011, 01:33:15 PM
The scans were clean as far as being any worse than they were the last time. I am free for another 6 months.
Glad to hear it, Wilma...That going for checks every six months is a hard thing to go through. Glad to see your computer is working, too!! ;) ;)
Quote from: Wilma on July 07, 2011, 01:33:15 PM
I'm back and I am in better shape than my computer is. The scans were clean as far as being any worse than they were the last time. I am free for another 6 months.
My computer isn't faring as well. They got rid of a virus, but I am still not able to do everything that I could do several months ago. It might still have to be new computer.
I want you all to know that you were told about the clean scan on Mother's carotid arteries before I was. What is wrong with that picture? Just kidding.
As for her computer, I worked on it some this evening. It does run faster then it did. However; for some reason when she tries to bring up her msn email account, the screen comes up blank and at the bottom left corner it says Done as in Done loading. Which it is not. I tried to go into add and remove programs to uninstall MSN. When I click on remove, a white screen comes up with MSN wizard at the top. (I think) Nothing happens. Any idea, Steve, what might be going on?
I'm probably not much help in this area...But...
Could it be that her Java needs to be updated? Or her Adobe Reader? Whenever I start to have the kind of issues you're describing, I update both my Java and my Adobe Reader and it seems to take care of the issue.
Steve, does this sound right to you?
Cat
I am sure Steve can help too. My suggestion go to PC Pitstop and run a full scan. I bet it can help.
http://www.pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/default.asp
David
Quote from: sodbuster on July 08, 2011, 09:34:10 PM
I am sure Steve can help too. My suggestion go to PC Pitstop and run a full scan. I bet it can help.
http://www.pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/default.asp
David
Sodbuster, I will try that tomorrow. Thanks.
Quote from: Catwoman on July 08, 2011, 09:29:08 PM
I'm probably not much help in this area...But...
Could it be that her Java needs to be updated?
Cat
Cat, my Java could certainly stand some updating! ;D ;D
So could mine. It got cold while I was reading the forum.
Well, if it's a good cup of joe that you're after, my family has gotten hooked on Community Coffee. You can't get it here in Kansas, as far we can tell...You have to go south of the Kansas border to find it. STRONG coffee but has a great flavor...Thank goodness you can order it online! lol
Quote from: Janet Harrington on July 08, 2011, 09:00:17 PM
I want you all to know that you were told about the clean scan on Mother's carotid arteries before I was. What is wrong with that picture? Just kidding.
As for her computer, I worked on it some this evening. It does run faster then it did. However; for some reason when she tries to bring up her msn email account, the screen comes up blank and at the bottom left corner it says Done as in Done loading. Which it is not. I tried to go into add and remove programs to uninstall MSN. When I click on remove, a white screen comes up with MSN wizard at the top. (I think) Nothing happens. Any idea, Steve, what might be going on?
It sounds like cookies and cache. Clear em out and see what happens. As far as cartoid arteries, i've scheduled an appointment on aug 4 to have mine checked. My uncle had a stroke from his last week. 100% blocked and 98% blocked. He's only 17 years older than me, and i suspect that is what killed my dad, and my grandma his mother had the same problem. Soooooo In i go for another *$)@$#)$ test!
Quote from: Catwoman on July 08, 2011, 09:29:08 PM
I'm probably not much help in this area...But...
Could it be that her Java needs to be updated? Or her Adobe Reader? Whenever I start to have the kind of issues you're describing, I update both my Java and my Adobe Reader and it seems to take care of the issue.
Steve, does this sound right to you?
Cat
I don't see either being the source of the problem. Java is ok IF You use the sun version and not the microsloth version. Microsoft has bastardized the java so much it doesn't work. Sun is the original author of java and java is free software. Got microsoft into big trouble years ago because they tried to steal the software.
Most of your trouble usually are as a result of cache and cookies. Next to look at is registry and i would reccoment registry mechanic along with spyware doctor. Both of those tools will keep you running in microsoft solutions. I personally use Unix so i don't need all that. But it is a learning curve involved if you run it.
Quote from: sodbuster on July 08, 2011, 09:34:10 PM
I am sure Steve can help too. My suggestion go to PC Pitstop and run a full scan. I bet it can help.
http://www.pcpitstop.com/pcpitstop/default.asp
David
Well that was a waste of time, i will not put IE on my machine! Thats a virus waiting to happen. BTW folks, active x is also the biggest headache you will ever have on your computer. All the kiddie hackers use it to hack and send virus's.
Steve, good for you for going in now for a carotid check. With your family history it's a very good idea. Have you had it done before for a base Line?
My doctor started me on scans 3 years ago when he first noticed a noise in the arteries. It is so simple now. Just like an ultra sound on a mommie's tummy. The first check of my carotid arteries was done 30 some years ago when they had to go up through an artery in the groin and you had to lie absolutely still for hours afterward. It is almost a day off from school to have the scan done now. Can't say I look forward to it, but the alternative is unthinkable.
I know I shouldn't let this bunch of freaks bother me, but I see Westboro is at it again. What gives them the right to be so judgemental and sanctimonious anyway? The original freedom of speech was to be able to criticize and comment on authority, not to be able to create lies and sit in judgement of humanity in general. It's just makes me mad.
Quote from: Diane Amberg on July 12, 2011, 02:33:45 PM
I know I shouldn't let this bunch of freaks bother me, but I see Westboro is at it again. What gives them the right to be so judgemental and sanctimonious anyway? The original freedom of speech was to be able to criticize and comment on authority, not to be able to create lies and sit in judgement of humanity in general. It's just makes me mad.
Thank you for not calling these jerks a church. They are not Christians, just a bunch of lawyers trying to get people mad enough to assault them so they can sue them. It's nothing but a scam. They prey on people's pain and misery.
Lisa
Thanks,I appreciate your comments.
Quote from: Catwoman on July 09, 2011, 08:42:13 AM
Well, if it's a good cup of joe that you're after, my family has gotten hooked on Community Coffee. You can't get it here in Kansas, as far we can tell...You have to go south of the Kansas border to find it. STRONG coffee but has a great flavor...Thank goodness you can order it online! lol
Cat... I have tried CC and found it to be purty good coffee but, the best I've run across is Peets which I've been drinking for the past 8 years now. I order in 2lbs. ground every 2 months..... my favorite is Bkft. Blend. It taste better and fresher than the supermarket 12oz. pkg. of Peets at Safeway. Unfortunatly tho', I just got an email... and like everything else... they are going up in price. Might have to switch to beer in the mornings... it's cheaper.
Warph, you're a Peet's man huh? Be careful not to drink too much of that stuff. That stuff is what fueled the Berkeley Radical Movement. Don't wan't you going all "pelosi" on me.
David
I am sitting in a very nice room at a LaQuinta Inn in Edmond, OK after a very fun and interesting week in Kansas. My brother met me at my daughters in Arkansas and we both drove to Howard, I had my car and he had a motorhome. We stopped at the City office and asked about a place to stay with the motorhome and she suggested the Damsite campground at Fall River. It was very nice and had all the hookups he needed. My sister-in-law stayed there and we drove back to Howard to the Cemetery so I could show him where our great grandfather and greatgreatgrandparents are buried. Next we went to Poplar Pizza and ate a very good late lunch.
Kevin at the City Office told us where Maurice Marion, one of my father's cousins lived and we went by there and he wasn't home so we went back to Fall River. Friday we went to Eureka to the museum and it was very nice, the had a lot more to see than I expected. We still weren't able to find the Brown Chapel Cemetery so we drove back to Howard and had lunch at Sweet and Spicy and then went back to Maurice's home and found him at home.
Maurice was able to give us a lot of information and we had a wonderful visit with him and he said he could show us where everyone was buried so he went with us. Took us to Brown Chapel, Fall River, Mt. Zion and then back to Howard to Grace Lawn and showed us some we hadn't found yet. Next he took us out of town about three miles to the property where my grandparents lived when my father was born.
Saturday we left Howard to go to Northwest Kansas and visit cousins neither of us had seen in 35 years. Hated to leave but headed back to Texas.
That sounds like a wonderful trip.Isn't it fun to reconnect with people you haven't seen in years?
For excitement today (and tomorrow) we a having a moving sale. Wooptidoo! We've got some furniture to sell, so I hope the heat doesn't keep people away. 8)
Lisa
Leaving SPfd in the am to go to Lampe,MO (down by Kimberling City), to do the wedding service for my gr gr nephew. So excited to be asked to do it and see family. Back to Moline Sunday and a much needed massage from Teresa on Mon.
Quote from: farmgal67357 on July 15, 2011, 08:12:13 AM
For excitement today (and tomorrow) we a having a moving sale. Wooptidoo! We've got some furniture to sell, so I hope the heat doesn't keep people away. 8)
Lisa
Lisa, how ws the moving sale? It was too hot to get out. We had many workers at the aircraft plant today. I hate that they all have to work in the heat. I don't know how people who have to work outside and in buildings that are not air conditioned have been making it through this heat.
It was HOT!! But we kept drinking and we had a big fan blowing behind us. We did really good for the first day! Got some of our larger furniture sold that won't really fit in the Howard house. Had several friends stop by to say howdy. We're gonna start again tomorrow about 7am. Will probably stay out until Noon, unless we run out of stuff to sell. Hopefully by next Tues. we'll know when we are moving! So much to do, so little time....
Lisa
Had a chance to talk to SIL. That dust storm in AZ was a real doozy. They were in Tuscon at the time and came home to everything choked in dust, and they are quite aways north. My friends, niece and nephew are still cleaning up,saying it was the worst the old timers have ever seen. Now they are worried about Valley Fever because of the dust being stirred up and breathed by so many. They have had quite an epidemic of it out there. Even my niece's dog had it.
Boy, I am tired. But, I earned this tired........I had/have cabin fever pretty good and decided one way or the other I was getting in the car and going somewhere today. Either East to Independence or West to Moline and Howard.
Decided I needed to watch the money (when don't I?) and figured I would spend less at Howard and I had planned on checking out the garage sale (Tuesday Treasures) in Moline and so I did that.
I did take water in case of problems and always take a jug of water anyway.......Stopped at Tuesday Treasures and boy was I surprised. I really thought it would be "Just a garage sale:" You know a little bit of this a little bit of that and fast in and fast out.
Wow, was I surprised.
They had stuff out in front before I even got to the door that I just had to check out...........found a teddy bear that would go with my collection, I just need to fumigate it.someone smoked around it................and a few more items interested and figured I would check around and pick it up before I left.
Right, first room inside caught my attention, was huge............If you haven't been there you really need to go.
It is a typical garage sale, with low and nice prices. I saw everything (well a few) from jewelry tp boots and crafting goodies and tools for guys and well, not sure what all. I did come home with 2 pair of britches a jean jumper I can wear to church, that nice and 2 blouses and a vest (all nice enough to go to church) and even found another summer hat all for under $20.00.
I will go back.
Even better Randy Julian came in and I heard him talking as he did, and I went and got a nice hug from him and a nice chat for about 15 minutes. We attend same church in Longton, Christian Church and he gives the nicest hugs....sweatty or not.
I did get to Howard, stopped and talked with Joanna at flower shop, then rest of shopping.
got what I wanted, plan on going back to Batson's next month....would have spent double what I did in Indy........and had change left over.
Good trip. nap is coming.
Quote from: Judy Harder on July 19, 2011, 01:40:55 PM
Stopped at Tuesday Treasures and boy was I surprised. I really thought it would be "Just a garage sale:" You know a little bit of this a little bit of that and fast in and fast out.
Wow, was I surprised.
They had stuff out in front before I even got to the door that I just had to check out...........found a teddy bear that would go with my collection, I just need to fumigate it.someone smoked around it................and a few more items interested and figured I would check around and pick it up before I left.
Right, first room inside caught my attention, was huge............If you haven't been there you really need to go.
It is a typical garage sale, with low and nice prices. I saw everything (well a few) from jewelry tp boots and crafting goodies and tools for guys and well, not sure what all. I did come home with 2 pair of britches a jean jumper I can wear to church, that nice and 2 blouses and a vest (all nice enough to go to church) and even found another summer hat all for under $20.00.
I will go back.
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I can't wait to visit this place! Judy, you are a great bargain finder. I LOVE finding bargains, the hunt is almost as fun as the findin'! Sounds like you had a nice day.
Lisa
This was yesterday, but I am reporting it today because I needed today to recuperate from the ride over and back.
Yesterday was doctor appointment in Derby so while we were in the vicinity we visited my favorite Wal-Mart store. It has changed some but I can still find what I want quicker than I can in any of the others. I especially like the ladie's clothing. They seem to carry more of the type of clothing that I like and for some reason it is more attractive, even the pieces that I have seen somewhere else. Even the atmosphere is different. Slower and more relaxed. The other customers were very pleasant and didn't try to run over me. We would go there all the time but it is maybe 15 more miles than stopping at the one on East Kellogg. Anyway, that made my day. Like visiting an old friend.
Wilma, I think the friendlier atmosphere may have something to do with lighting. I despise going to the Walmart in Winfield, they have that zone lighting, making you feel like you are in a cave or something. If I remember rightly the east Kellogg store has the same kind of lighting. I hate it! I too like the Derby store and especially like the Bartlesville store. Many folks from Moline shop there as it is larger and not much further away than the store in Independence. As far as Family Market, I do buy meat there sometimes, I like the packaging. But I do avoid the milk and eggs, have found lots of outdated product still on their dairy shelf :P :P.
I enjoyed the shuttle coming home safely. Same day in 1969 when the guys left the moon to reconnect with the module to return home. That was the module Daddy fretted over so much because he had some part in it that had to do with the return thrusters or some such. If it didn't work they were stuck up there. He was very relieved when all went well.
I am very happy they and the shuttle made it back safely.
Would have been awful if something dreadful had happened.
I am sort of leary about letting? the Russians take over. What do I know..just hope it works out.
Now, where do all the workers that are laid off go? Do they get a nice retirement/they have earned it.
Ok, back to the business of my day.
I have washed and hung two loads on line. Oh, was up at 5, just not able to stay in bed, and dog heard me stir and just knew it was time for his breakfast. Talk about a male insisting something. He does it very well and doesn't bark!!!! to get it....Just plays yo yo and if that doesn't work acts like he needs to go pee or gets to gagging. He will get me up somehow. LOL
I was in a good mood and decided to strip bed and "Boy, it is hot out there.! clothes were dry by 1 and even the rugs.
Now, facebook here I come or maybe my chair for a nap...no that happens when I want to watch the show "Our House" when it comes on at 4.
Been a good day!
We did our outside chores very early this morning and then hid in the house. I was appalled by what happened in Norway. Very sad.
Today is still very hot. The Delaware fire companies are spotted all along I-95 to escort some World Trade Center steel that is coming through very soon headed to Baltimore.We're scattered along between Newark and the Maryland state line.
Today is our 41st anniversary and we're going to a Mediterranean,(Greek) restaurant at 6:00 for a special meal the chef is fixing for us. It's a little tiny place,very intimate. So far he hasn't cooked meat in the front yard and I've never seen him with a bottle of Windex. Al asked him to fix something he would enjoy making for us, so it will be a surprise. His wife is all excited that we are coming there so it should be fun.
Does watching the thermometer rise count as excitement?
Whew! That's excitement I could do without too.I feel sorry for all the animals and anyone bringing in hay. It's 100 here right now.
Cut hay the last few days, the old fashion way with a 9' sickle mower. Wasn't that bad with the breeze. Those black angus cows are suffering a lot more than me.
Was that a 9' pull type sickle mower. My little brother and I used to mow alfalfa with one. He drove the home made tractor and I rode the mower. Then later we would rake it with the tractor and an old dump rake. Didn't have a baler. The hay was either stacked or hauled to the barn.
Cooked 4 racks of beef ribs. Used a new charcoal made with old Jack Daniels barrels. Neighbors approved of the ribs. Larry I got through it without burning down the house or the neighborhood. All in all I recommend the Jack Dainels Charcoal.
David
That sounds great and very delicious. I would probably enjoy the taste from the Jack Daniels charcoal as well as having some Jack Daniels while I was cooking! I glad you made it through without getting hurt.
Larryj
Speaking of food, our anniversary dinner last night was wonderful The chef ordered fresh lamb chops and grilled them for us, with oven roasted potatoes and big Greek salads. That lamb was so tender and had a bit of lemon sauce and spices on it. Super good!
So glad you had a good time on your anniversary. Sounds like a wonderful meal.
You've got a lot of good ethnic food back there. Took my son to Williamsburg a year ago and ate all kinds of good food.
Yes , Wilma it was a pull behind sickle. Used it because we had cleared cedar and hedge trees out of the "roller coaster " field and too many stumps for Ron Cummings to tear up his equipment on. I ran out of parts , so kept mowing and left the strips behind. Oh well, next year will be better.
Diane, I am so jealous! I love lamb but you simply cannot find it in the markets anymore. I am especially fond of the little rib sections, I used to slice a pocket in that rib meat and fill with dressing, yum! I bought those at the base commisary all the time. The last lamb I had was one we bought and had butchered when the locker here was still open. That was so good! I miss that stuff!
You can always get GREAT lamb at Sams. I love the chops and T.Bones tiny but absolutely delicious.
I don't care for lamb at all. Taste is awful! Took what i had and fed it to the pups.
My excitement today was resting from going to Colorado this past weekend. Something wrong with looking at snow and 11 hours later be enduring triple digit heat. While in Colorado I saw this old Army dude in his moth eaten Army uniform standing by the road with a tin cup and a sign that said ,"help a veteran" Now I blew by him pretty fast but I think it might have been Waldo !! :angel:
Got to visit with another of my old Drill Instructors in Wellington, Co. This one is 75 years old--stands about 5 ft 5 " and probably weighs a buck twenty. I told him I couldn't believe that 40 + years ago I was scared of him. In his gravel voice he said" you damn sure better have been scared" guess he still has it because I peed down my leg !!!
Saw some monster bull elk in Rocky Mountain National Park but wasn't sure if my Kal-Tec .35 could bring that puppy down so I passed the shot up. Yes, I'm a good sportsman.
Two miles above sea level I shooed a herd of cow elks off a snow pile and got ol Sarge a fresh snow cone from the Rockies. Kept it in the ice chest to bring it home to him. It must be lemon flavored because it's yeller in color and kinda smells like a musky smelling elk but hell ,ol Sarge likes elk steaks so I'm sure he will enjoy the sno-cone
What I want to know is which one of you sorry Elk County dawgs shadowed me out there ? Got a late start Saturday and stopped for the night in Goodland. Came out of a Chinese café and a Honda Ridgeline with EK plates was parked beside my car. Went to our room at Super 8 motel a little later and 3-4 stalls down was parked that Honda. Patriot---did you come out of retirement from being a PI ? If so did Teresa pay you to keep tabs on me ?
Sounds like you had a great time in the Rockies. Do any trout fishing? I'd heard there was still a lot of snow.
Jarhead, I saw you zip past. I could have used some help. I only had twenty cents in the cup.
Waldo, I was telling a fibber about going fast out there in Co. My GMC ran like a dog out there. I had to almost hit passing gear to go anywhere----and I mean going downhill !!!! Had some cheese crackers and Ritz crackers and them puppies swelled up like balloons. Funny they would swell to the point of bursting and yet my lungs decreased in capacity to the size of a walnut .
We live near the mile high city.
When we go up to the two-mile high city (Leadville), our lungs decrease in capacity also. But those people are supposed to have a very low rate of heart problems.
On top of Pikes Peak or Mt Evans, which are still much higher, (both of which you can drive to the top), it is very difficult to walk around, but actually depends on the person.
Takes a while to get used to it but I dont like to go there any more.
Pikes Peak. 114,110 feet. Ya gotta walk slow up there.
WOW! Pikes peak is now the worlds highest mountain. ;D
Dee Gee, I think she meant 14,00 feet but I didn't want to be jumped on for correcting it and being a nit picker---is that a word. :D
Hey, I could just as easily have said 14 million feet! :o ;D It's that thin air up there ya know. Sorry, when I really screw up I never do it half way. ;D ;D ;D
Try 14,110 feet ;)
Want to come down off the mountain and share my excitement for today? I looked out at my bird bath a while ago and there was this little bird that was every color of the rainbow. I had heard about these little birds but had never seen one. My book says it is a painted bunting. Not only was the male there, but there were two more that looked like the females. I imagine one of them was an immature one. They truly are like little jewels
wilma, aren't they beautiful. I have only seen them once or twice and then it was a quick fly by and my eyes had trouble seeing them when they landed in a tree.
You were blessed.
I notice the birds, hummingbirds and even the lessor sparrows are suffering bad. Keep the water out friends even the least of us need moisture.
I've never seen those beautiful birds except in photos.
We are now off to our annual fire company picnic and crab feast. We're going to bake our brains for sure but it's always a good time. Have a good day and try to stay cool.
I AM getting ready for company. Yep, a young man asked could he stay with me tonight and then go to church tomorrow and I was pleased beyond words.
No not one of my grandsons. Just a nice youngster that I meet with his family at the library when I volunteered there and before it moved here in Longton.
And untill his family had to move to Texas cause his dad got laid off at Cesna.
Anyway not sure how long he will be here. so I am cooking up a storm.
We are having a carry-in at church tomorrow at noon and planned on baking beans today and when I heard Chris was coming decided brownies and cookies would work for his snacking....LOL plus if he is only here over night I will enjoy them
so today is a cooking day.have to have a/c on anyway...might as well get hotter.. Oh we got some raindrops this morning.....humid as heck now, but it at least is cloudy.
me and my buddies are going pearl diving in polk daniels lake
Doobie,
You and your buddies better leave Pearl alone. Jethro catches you and he will pound you to a pulp.
Damn, I HAVE to quit watching them old movies and TV shows ! :D
10-4 on that jarhead, well keep eyes out for Jethro!
I think doobie and friends will be fine as long as they ain't diving into the cement pond. ;D
Lisa
I love the episode where Ellie Mae thinks a bra is a double barreled sling shot!
Jarhead, do you happen to know how deep Polk Daniels is? Just curious.
Quote from: Jefe de vaca on July 30, 2011, 02:34:57 PM
Jarhead, do you happen to know how deep Polk Daniels is? Just curious.
Jefe, I don't know how deep it is now but I remember during the really severe drought in the mid 1950s the lake got so low that a big portion of it showing was silt. I am sure it has silted in even more eventhou the lands that drain to it are in grasses.
I aint got a clue how deep it is. Never so much as stuck my toe into it. The last time I fished there---from one of the rock piers---I fed the turtles 14,813 perch---give or take a few.
In the past, maybe in 2009, I made mention several times of my son and his wife traveling the world and working in an orphanage in Nepal for a week or so. On August 3rd they will leave to go to Hong Kong to visit my daughter-in-law's relatives and then on to Nepal to visit the orphanage once again. This time they will only be gone a few weeks. When they return at the end of the month, they will be moving into a winter rental at the beach. We thought we would get the baby while they were gone, but they have chosen to tough it out and take her with them. ******sigh***** We tried to gently persuade them not to take the baby, but they are insistent.
So..............today, all of us, daughter and family, son and family, us'n and us'ns wife's cousin will all get together and have some red beans and rice (New Orleans style) (sorry, secret recipe, handed down for generations) and hot-dogs for the kids and a swim party up at the pool and celebrate a past birthday and three upcoming birthdays while they are gone, all at once. It will be good. My son came up yesterday with the baby and left her while he went for a haircut. When he came back, he hooked up our cousin's computer in her room and reinstalled Skype on my laptop so we can keep in touch while they are gone.
I know I am being an old worry-wart, but I am always worried when they travel out of the country. :(
Larryj
They are well seasoned travelers and should be just fine. They must be excited to show off that adorable baby to the other side of the family. I surely do understand your concern though. Hang in there and they'll be back in no time. Enjoy that big party today and think positive thoughts.
Not sure you call it excitement but spent a good part of the day peeling spuds, chunking them, then pressure cooking them. Decided they would be better off in a quart jar than rotting one at a time in my bunker/cellar
Jarhead, are you sure your not making wine out of those spuds? Can't let them go to waste.
No MsBear, but somewhere her in my well organized filing system--uh hum--I do have a recipe for potato wine that you add green food coloring to serve on St. Pat's day
That might be interesting, think I have heard of beer made with spuds also. Right now I would rather have a big bag of very salty potato chips, oh well.
Such excitement---just planted 10 rows of green beans, hoping for fall beans. IF they grow I bet they will be baked beans !!
lol
Al picked a nice big bowl of toms finally.Can't wait for dinner. Thought it was interesting that apparently Kansas has been sitting on Federal money for women's health issues ,and won't release it. What is that all about?
Got no response to my question but no matter....my boat neighbor just brought over a big box of hot steamed blue claw crabs..gloat,gloat. Bye now,swish!
Sorry, Diane, about your question. I don't know the answer but I suspect it has something to do with our governor trying to take our shoes away and put us back in the kitchen.
This thread has been so quiet that I have concluded that no one is doing anything exciting. We are all just sitting, waiting for the heat to go away. Although I think Bonnie is enjoying very balmy weather out there. I saw their projected temperatures and their high for the day was lower than our low.
Take your shoes away? That wouldn't stop us, we'd just go run on the beach.
Our temps. are a little better today. Not quite 90 yet. I know what you mean about hiding from the heat. We just had an article from the extension service explaining the toms here. The night temps. have been too high so the fruit set is poor and they turn orange not red. They say it will get better whenever it gets a little cooler and to not give up yet. We've had some nice ones but not enough to do anything with except share with our neighbors. Some cukes aren't happy either. Misshapened and rather bitter.
I think you're right about Bonnie. She's being kind and not making us jealous about her wonderful weather....when it isn't sliding or burning or shaking it's a beautiful area. ;)
I arose this morning to 56 degree weather.
Well we went to Wichita for church, but when we got out out car wouldn't start. We called roadside assistance (thank GOD we could wait for him to show up inside a lovely, air conditioned church!) and it was decided that we should go down the road to Wally's for a new battery. I couldn't believe that there auto center was open on a Sunday! We got right in, and spent the time waiting for the car to get done by lunching at Subway. Not what we had in mind, but we do like Subway. I recommend the Buffalo chicken sub..... So, after all that, we find we still have time to run by the comic book shop before heading home. That makes hubby VERY happy! There were tons of kids there having a card tournament. There was a very nice girl with pink and purple ponytails at the cash register. Hubby found some bargains so it was a good experience overall. Finally get back home to Howard, what a long day! We're tired but happy that it only took a new battery to fix the car. Thank you GOD! ;D
The heat seems to be as hard on batteries as the cold. Glad it wasn't your alternator too, that is harder to find on a Sunday or holiday. I had to replace both on Memorial Day and was out of town.
Waldo, please bite your tongue. Tsk, teasing us with those delightful temps. ;)
I am really enjoying the temp drop today. The east wind has me opening my apartment and letting it blow through.
NO A/C today. Not a lick.
I have washed and hung 2 loads of laundry and was able to take them down a bit ago. high wind, better dryer than the coin operated one. Also when was was up and I still had energy........dogs and I walked our 30 minutes and it was so nice too. The drop was almost 20 degrees and I won't be griping about it today.
Oh wash is put away and I do have a pile to iron, but that will wait until I want to stand on my gimpy legs again. Not today.
Have a great day people. Oh, I can actually draw an easier breath today too. did not get rain, but dust isn't as heavy.
It rained in Howard tonight!!! YIPEE!!! :laugh: The lawn is gettin' crunchy....
Lisa
Lisa, it doesn't take much for us to sing.............LOL I just looked and my rain gauge had almost an inch. about 3/4 but not at inch.
Yipee!!! It can do it again, too. I don't care if it causes grass to grow. gives someone something to do. or gripe about. LOL
Not sure which direction I am going today.
Want to go to Tuesday Treasure and one day (maybe today) I want to go to Independence............and since Tuesday Treasure is only open today..........bet that is where I am going.
It opens at 10 and Indy will be there tomorrow.........LOL need a dose of shopping........and it is close.
I have one more group from The Safety Town Day Camp coming down to the firehouse this afternoon. They come by school bus and have school bus safety as part of it. My girl friend Irene is bringing her search dog Pulaski, to show the kids, as well as help with the tour. We teach fire safety as well as show what firefighters and EMTs do and how we stay safe. It's a real hoot seeing four year olds wearing gear and air packs and dragging around a hose. Summer is going by so fast!
I had the day pretty much planned when I went to bed last night............trip to the lab for a blood test. trip to Vitamin City for my bread that they were out of on Sunday, trip to the dentist for a filling ::), trip to the outlet stores to get some more clothes for the almost 3-year-old granddaughter who will be starting pre-school in a few weeks, etc.
Then, my daughter called early this morning and said that granddaughter #1 was sick and did not want to hang out with her other grandmother at the bowling alley this morning and "could she come over there?"
So, not being able to go to the lab............I had to fast for this test............I am having my coffee and watching my little angel sleeping on the couch. They always look so peaceful and innocent when they are asleep. I am not sure if the trip to the outlet stores will happen. But then, I am not required to go. My wife and her cousin can handle that one. I might be able to squeeze in a quick trip for my bread, but I can do that another day. I do have to do the dentist thing, though.
Sounds pretty exciting.....................NOT.
Larryj
Diane, four years old is such a precious age for both boys and girls. I am sure their tour is going to be the highlight of their summer. Sounds like you will have a lot of fun with them.
I / we do! We try so hard to get the kids to be comfortable with us so if something bad happens we aren't all too scary to them and they won't hide. Yes, they get Aetna fire hats and things. (Lollipops indeed!)
Tomorrow is emergency vehicle day at the camp. Several different police agency cars will be there, and their motorcycles too. A State Police helicopter puts down, one of our 5 ambulances will go, which they won't see this afternoon, and perhaps our Zodiac boat as well as others and forestry vehicles and the police horses and dogs. The kids will have some more time "out on the town," which is a little town laid out with painted streets and side walks, crosswalks, working traffic signals, railroad track, etc, and little local buildings four year old size.They have little pedal cars and vehicles and practice being drivers and pedestrians. A crossing guard and police officer work with them every day for two weeks. The whole 2weeks is very educational and a lot of fun for all.
That sounds like fun! Diane. for you as well as them..
Hope all goes well. seeing all that rescue equipment at the same time, must be a little awesome to all...............even adults would love playing with the town, too. LOL Enjoy and tell us some good story's after the kids go home! Got to be some funny HA HA's and some, OOPS?
My predictions for yesterday were right on. I didn't get to go to the lab, I didn't get to go to get my bread, I did go to the dentist, but I didn't have to do the outlet store trip as my wife and her cousin took care of that. Gd# 1 and I watched some TV and then both fell asleep for a late afternoon nap. Around 5 PM, I took her temp and she was back to normal. Praise the Lord.
To sum up the day: didn'ts=3, dids=1, or maybe 2 because I got to spend some quality time with my "baby."
I don't know what is on the agenda today. Both #1 and #2 are here for the day. #1 had spent the night with us. Life is good.
Larryj
Finally cooled down enough to take "Sniffer" out for a short detecting hunt. Funny thing happened the last couple months when it has been too hot and dry to go. My stubby legs have grown at least three inches longer. I aint lying. Before, I could reach down and pick stuff off the ground but now after two months of inactivity I lack a good three inches being able to reach ground level. If I could just talk Frank W. into going with me I'm sure it would be good therapy for his back, plus Myrna would probably pay to get him out from under foot. The only thing I found of interest was a 1920 Longton city dog tag---my oldest to date. Did take a g-daughter and found over $3.00 in change but it was kinda cheating. Went to where last weekend at the fair they had thrown change out in a pile of hay for the kiddies to find. That's why I took Morgan, didn't want to look like a Scrooge.
Ohhhhh for Gosh sake~~~~~~~~~~~~ I'm sitting here laughing my fool head off.................Ron....You can brighten up even the darkest of days.
Love ya', My almost nephew
Auntie Jo
Too sultry and too dry for metal detecting but I tried it for an hour anyway. I stopped when I started smelling like lard rendering because I think I was melting down. The usual clad money and junk but did find a brass, star hat token (my second one) and an aluminum token from Burnham, Hanna and Munger dry goods, Kansas City for your purchase of Fitz overalls. On the reverse is a guy in bibs saying"If it's a Fitz--It fits " too bad this token was thrown in the trash and an edge is melted off--dag nabbit !!
Just had a bit of real excitement. My microwave just made a roar and put on a show of sparks and flame behind the microwave panel. Fortunately, I was standing right there to take care of it.
I guess the ugly politics is really hitting home when appliances start committing suicide. ;D ;D ;D Al just went out to replace it for me. He knows what I like, will probably come home with a Kenmore.
Looking at the Fritz overall token again I can see where it says for a silver coin this size you can buy a pair of overalls. The token is the size of a silver dollar. Sounds cheap but if wages back around 1900 was a dollar a day that meant you paid a days wages for a pair of bibs. Aint no way a pair of bibs today would cost a days wages. Maybe them good ol days aint what they are cranked up to be.
The storms have brought us some much needed rain, but it also brought me a Fibromyalgia flare up. I'm exhausted and hurting. I wonder how long it will last this time....How you doing Judy?
Lisa
Lisa, I earned my tiredness yesterday...........and yes I am sore and tired today and didn't even think the rain was part of the reason.
I had not gone to Independence since before the heat started and altho I am able to get most of my needs here in Longton or at Julies in Howard, still not completely everything. Paper products are cheaper and I can get a larger pack to last awhile.
also since it was cool and a very nice day......I went in with the idea I would window-shop, looking for things I wanted to price, see if stores had them and then ended at walmart for a hair cut and the like.
First I dropped film off at WalGreens (One hour service) and then decided to look for the used clothing place I saw advertised and it was almost to Park Street. Next to the Quinn Chapel. not opened........so turned around and cruised Penn and saw Nanny La Rose was going out of business. I parked and walked around to the stop light and then decided to go up to Halmarks. they have close........and then back to WalGreens.
I was smiling and just having a ball. Hadn't spent a dime until I got back to pick up pics and then I noticed the digital camera I had been eye-balling was the cheapest I had seen and did buy it and also a few items.
Then I hit the corner closet....couldn't afford full price clothes by then..LOL teasing, but still needed gas and Walmarts....but found some nice tops and some shorts. I like to buy sundresses for nightwear.....and still was having fun.
I don't get out much and when I do, I tend to do it all at once.
By the time my hair was done I started shopping and ran out of juice.
Still happy I went, the bargains I found left me with a little money and Life is good. went to bed at 8:30
But this morning I got up at 5 and altho I had all my morning chores done by 10:30, the rest of day, I have been dragging.
So, I am tired, hurting and still smiling at yesterday. But, now, I am just coasting until bedtime. I will pop an extra pill. I will not gripe about the weather as it is just what I ordered. Now next month when fall gets started, then is when I will get grumpy.
Judy, what kind of camera did you buy?
Oh no !!!! Found a 1913 Buffalo nickel before the heat wave hit. It was in very good condition except all the years buried it had turned a brownish color. A "coin-man ' told me to make a slash into a potato and slide that nickel in the gash and in a week or two it would come out like a new one. I did and kinda hid it on the wife's countertop. Bad mistake. I had forgot about it until today. Guess a shriveled up ol tator left on the countertop is trash !! Today was sad hunting except for what I'm pretty sure is an Indian Head penny. Too much corrosion to read a date. Might try the battery charger trick to clean it unless one of y'all know a better way.
Put them under your tongue and go to bed.. sleep with them that way for 8 hours.. They will be shiny new.. :angel:
diane, I got a Kodak Easy Share C143
Still getting use to it. I was to tired last night and today have been too busy/tired so will play with it when my fibro-fog clears this weekend.
I did get date/time and that figured out. Now, I just need to practice and go from there. In the long run, it will pay for itself, most pictures I take are of the pets and when I walk and see something pretty/strange, etc. I can snap it and then come look at it on computer.
Has a zoomX3 lens and will take all I will ever do. not a budding photographer here, just playing. New toy. and am looking forward to it.
Judy, I really like my Kodak Easy Share, especially the EASY part. It really is easy to learn to use and is so much cheaper in the long run. Like being able to take pictures "just because".
Diane, did you get your new microwave? Glad you didn't get hurt or any damage to anything when your old one gave up.
Loved my Easy Share as well. Want a new model but takes great pics.
Y'all don't believe anything Judy Harder says about being crippled up and all. I went on a very short detecting trip this morning and Judy put the sneak on me and scared the crap out of me when she asked if I was finding anything---but by then my ears were full of sweat and that's the only reason she snuck up on me !! I told her I just got a signal reading $20 Gold piece. That "crippled up" woman, with the grace and agility of a cougar, leaped from the edge of the road, across the bar ditch and to the edge of the sidewalk where I was going to dig.
She commenced digging like a badger after a mouse. After I got all the dirt out of my eyes Judy was back on the road merrily on her way to the church, looking at something shiny in her hand. She did mumble some scripture about how the Lord helps those who help themselves. I'm think'n she helped herself to "MY" $20 gold coin and all I was left with was a stupid ol zinc penny. I aint lying !! This happened !!!
Honest Ron
My, My, My, Ronnie......You know the Devil is going to get you!......and now if I hear or read anything you say......my gullibility has just been mended...........I did enjoy watching you work. and sweat.............Oh, do I get a percentage on what you found while I was there. Last count, think it is 3cents............LOL just about what this posting is worth.
Thanks for the giggle. I almost asked could I help, and keep you from leaning over your belt? then I decided that no you needed the exercise......LOL You are so bad!
Wow Honest Ron, if prospecting is that good over your way I might have to invest in a detector and hire Judy as my "silent" partner!!
***I'll pay just to watch "honest Ronnie" try to lean over is belt.. *** ;D ;D ;D ;D
Ms. B. I did indeed get my new Microwave oven. It's a Kenmore that CU liked and I did too. Mid sized in black.This one has a curved back inside that will be easier to clean, no corners. Has just enough automatic buttons to be convenient, but not so many as to be more expensive or wasteful. The old one really did put on a show as it died. I'm glad I was right there and not in the basement or out back. Hopefully it would have just burned the wires through and stopped, but who knows.
I might have to invest in a detector and hire Judy as my "silent" partner!!
You expect ME!!! to be silent..............LOL not after I get to know you, and Kelly, and Ron, I have had your numbers since I met you both oh, about oh 30 years for Ron and doobie for about maybe 25......that is a guess, forgot when we played softball.......either 87 or 88.
Thanks anyway doobie.....but unless you are panning for gold, if I lean over for anything, I need a hoist to pick me back up. Ronnie just observed me when the morning was newish.........LOL
You two funny bones talking about me leaning over my belt---when was the last time you saw me wear a belt ?? Aw ha !! suspenders my friends --suspenders. When you are built like Big John and me--you know "broad at the shoulders--narrow at the hips" it's hard to keep your britches up with a belt
And yes Judith, I told you I had found 3 cents. The way you tore into digging like a Tasmanian Devil do you really think I would have told you that I had dug and in my pocket, $867.43 in change ? And take the chance you would "roll me" and take all my money ? I think not !
"Broad at the shoulders-narrow at the hips?" My husband wore suspenders and it wasn't at the shoulders where he was broad.
And take the chance you would "roll me" and take all my money ? I think
I think, "Roll you" would have to be the way........no way, well, maybe if it were absolutely necessary..........NAH
if you can't get yourself up, you will just have to stay there...........LOL you should roll very well, have you played that
game with Morgan......showing her how to roll down a hill? You might get the job done.
Oh, Thank Goodness you do wear suspenders..............you might flash us when you weren't trying.......Oh ugh! not a pleasant thought. forget I said that......velcro might work, too.
The excitement is past - but I thought I'd fill you guys in on it. Jim and I took care of our 2-year-old grandson, Brigston, over the weekend. Son James came down Sunday and took him home.
It's been awhile since we've had a 2-year-old around, let alone in the house for a weekend. We were exhausted when he left. But . . . had a lovely visit. He's a beautiful child, well-mannered, happy and healthy, and that's about all we could ask for.
Here are a couple of pictures (he turned 2 in July):
Aw,how cute!
He is a cutie! You lucky lady! ;) ;)
He is so cute, and to get to keep him for a whole weekend without the parents. You really get to know their personalities better without the parents. Hope you get many more weekends with him.
I had planned to take the day off from walking, working (ok, maybe that exaggerates, computer play) and after I picked up the bedroom I reached down to pick up a piece of lint, that turned into a spider and ran into my closet.................
Ok, a few days earlier I had a larger one webbed into one side of my slidding door closet...........and missed him, too.
Today, I decided I needed to move the stuff in the closet and rearrange the clothes and take out what I don't need or want.
After all these years of the kids being gone and begging them to take their stuff, I am discarding it all..........nothing important. but trash here it comes.
Do you know how much I can get into a closet. now remember this is a 3 room apartment and the best thing they did here was to put shelves and room in it. I can fill a moving van with what I have in there............oh, I never touched the upper shelf except to cram a few items up there. LOL that will be when I need to get Christmas stuff down, or if!
So bed being full and dust all over, I did sort and pitch out what I will be sorry for later. But, after 20+ years of nagging, don't think it will be missed. Now, I am sitting here and realize I did all that in two hours. no wonder I am beat...........wheeee.
my animals think I slipped a cog, never move like that.LOL
Oh, never did find the spiders........neither one were recluse or black widows. They will be dead when I find them..unless they got sucked up in sweeper.
You are so ambitious and diligent you make me feel downright lazy. All I have done today is pull some grass and weeds and watch some birds and nap. I did clean up a pile on my desk that I hunt through everytime I want to mail something. Now I can find my return address labels and my list of addresses. Still don't know what to do with the two handmade potholders that my 95 year old aunt sent me. I don't want to use them. They are probably the last thing that she will make for me. There is also the copy of an amended return that I did for a friend. Should I toss it or file it? And I think I found the 2010 fishing guide that I picked up at the courthouse last year. There was something else in that pile that I couldn't decide what to do with, too. Decisions, decisions. They just wear me out.
I went for a haircut today, had a nice visit with Michele, stopped at the pharmacy, stopped at Dollar General, stopped at the grocery. Tomorrow I will be getting ready for a date with a very special fellow. Yippee! ;) ;)
I actually set my alarm for 7 am when I went to bed about 1:30 am. Had to be at Drs. office for some follow-up blood work, thought they had enough the first time but they weren't happy with the A1C1 so had to redo it. Went to McDonalds for breakfast afterwards and then stopped at Wal-Mart to let everyone know I am still smiling since retiring. Good to see all my friends even if just for a few minutes.
Went on to the hospital for Mammagram and bone density test. Found out why I am getting fat, I have shrunk 1/2 inch in height. I didn't think that excuse would work. Went to a favorite restaurant with special friends and had deep fried stuffed avocado, lunch was good but the visit was the best.
Had a good day.
I have trouble sending the extra program here if in a poor Oh, dear, I am you I have a program help. I am not being easy not sure what I am being care hopefun and not sure what I am doing do.
In the special Oh, I need help and not sure what is wrong gone.
Last 30 minutes my body am is feeling a program.
I thought it was a Fibro fog and I am feeling nothing is I don't know what is wrong.
Not sure what I need to do..............please keep prayer for me, I am just scared............don't know what what I am doing.
Help...............................
Judy, are you OK? Please write again, can someone please call Judy and check on her?
I hope I'm not just spreading a rumor but the ambulance just came screaming into town probably 15 minutes ago and went to the houseing unit. saw them unloading a gurney in the vicinity of Judy's apartment, then came inside and read this.This does not mean i know who they were picking up, but if i hear anything i will post it as soon as I get a word
Quote from: Judy Harder on August 18, 2011, 10:02:35 AM
I have trouble sending the extra program here if in a poor Oh, dear, I am you I have a program help. I am not being easy not sure what I am being care hopefun and not sure what I am doing do.
In the special Oh, I need help and not sure what is wrong gone.
Last 30 minutes my body am is feeling a program.
I thought it was a Fibro fog and I am feeling nothing is I don't know what is wrong.
Not sure what I need to do..............please keep prayer for me, I am just scared............don't know what what I am doing.
Help...............................
Judy please let us know if you are ok. Your posts sounds eerily similar to my nursing home roomates talking when he was having a stroke. I hope we are just being overly cautious. Take care Judy, I am praying that you are fine.
David
Praying that if anything is wrong, it will be better soon. Be well Judy!
I'll kick myself later if I'm just butting in, but as soon as I saw her post, I face book messaged her daughter who I know from there. I'm very worried.
Waiting to hear from you, Ron.
Sounds very scary!
Prayers from here.
Quote from: Diane Amberg on August 18, 2011, 11:38:06 AM
I'll kick myself later if I'm just butting in, but as soon as I saw her post, I face book messaged her daughter who I know from there. I'm very worried.
Glad you did. If you hear something, let us know. There are lots of prayers for Judy right now.
Bonnie,
I called her neighbor Irene and she said the ambulance was for Judy. all Irene knew was Judy said she was dizzy and her legs were not working right and Irene said she wasn't making a lot of sense to what she was saying. That's all I know.
Thanks, Ron. I'm glad she's getting the attention she needs right now.
Thank you, Jarhead, for the information.
David
Praying for Judy, somebody please keep us posted.
Diane, I am glad you read her post and recognized a problem. Her post sounded like a lot more than Fibro fog as she calls it.
I heard from her daughter a little bit ago. She just got my message and tried her Mom but got nobody. She'd been away from the computer and apparently hasn't yet heard from anyone Do any of you happen to know a number she could call? or which hospital Judy would most likely have gone to? Did Irene say so I can share with Robyn? Sedan? I'm definitely too far away to be much more help. It does sound stroke- like but could also be a number of other things with her history. Thanks folks.
Judy is fine and is back home. I'm sure we'll hear from her soon.
Thanks Diane, fantastic news. Love you Judy. Our prayers were answered.
David
THANK GOD. I have been so worried since I read that post.
Diane, thank you for posting and letting us know.
You guys are all just super. Friends like you, what else do I need.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
I still have problems, but it was not a stroke..........brain scan(CT) didn't NOT show any stroke, tumor, etc.
Blood chemistry showed low sodium with a bit of anemia and altho the doc did not check my legs/carotid(sp) etc. thought that since I do not have salava, from the radiation therapy, chem-o etch that I may be drinking too much water......not sure just how I replace the spit...........the heat has made me drink more.............
We all thought I would be staying over night or the weekend. The confusion is just like the note I tried to write. Thank God you all could help, if in prayer and Diane thank you for calling Robyn. Did not contact my family cause Topeka is too far away unless there were other problems.
No new medicine, just try to eat better.
Oh in the last month I have lost weight, down to 115 and just plain can't eat/food doesn't taste good and no appetite.....so I am starting the Boost supliment, etc.
Thank you so much again for being there...........may not reconize most of you if you showed up, but being my on-line friends, just gives me a super boost to my heart. God bless you all.
Now, I need to play catch up. God is good!
Glad it wasn't anything serious Judy. Boost and others like it really help. My Aunt Ruth Nay probably got half of her nutrition from Ensure and Snickers for the last year or two she lived on her own in Moline. Couldn't get her to eat very well at all, and doctor said a can of Ensure and a Snickers was sure better than nothing!
Go Judy Go!
Charlie
I'm thankful that "all is well." I hope it doesn't happen again.
Ohh Judy, you gave us such a scare. So happy that you are well enough to come home and carry on. This forum would not be the same without you! Hooray!!! :-* :-* :-*
Hey Judy--I'm relieved!!!!! I was scared all afternoon that I had brought a bum tomato!! You be careful-love you Judy-am gonna need you healthy when I buy out "Honest Ron"s" detector service. lollollol Get Well Girl-doobie
Well, Judy, you have really topped all of us for an exciting day. I will bet you didn't find it so. Glad it wasn't any worse and that you are home safe and sound. Take care of yourself.
My excitement for the day was looking at all the naked ladies in the yards in Independence.
Judy, my husband drank a lot of Ensure, Boost and the Great Value from Wal-Mart, he liked the Great Value because it wasn't as sweet but didn't have very many flavors. Kept it in the fridge so it was real cold or over ice, even put it in the blender with ice or put ice cream with it for a shake. He liked the vanilla with canned peaches and vanilla ice cream in the blender.
Pat
Quote from: Janet Harrington on August 18, 2011, 08:32:16 PM
My excitement for the day was looking at all the naked ladies in the yards in Independence.
:o
Lisa ;D
P.S. I came in on the scary thing with Judy late, I'm so glad things are okay now! Anemia can make you really dizzy, it made me feel like I was drunk-I couldn't even walk straight! Take care of yourself Judy, we'd miss you around here!
For those of you who might call them something else, the naked ladies that Janet is seeing in Independence is the late summer blooming lily that appears to come out of nowhere. In reality, they made their first appearance in the spring as foliage like daffodil foliage but bigger. Then the foliage dies only to come back to life as flowers a couple of months later. Some people call them surprise lilies because they seem to be a surprise after thinking that there is nothing there. They are a pretty pink and are mostly in patches that intensify the effect.
No, guys, you don't need to hurry down to Independence to see the naked ladies. You probably have some in your own yard.
Wilma,
Glad you clarified that.
We call them hurricane lillies here, they are all over my yard and will bloom when there is a disturbence in the gulf. They are very pretty.
Wow! Spend a day away from the computer (sitting on the beach, granddiaughter playing games) and I missed all that. Thank God you are okay, Judy. And thanks to Diane for being so helpful. This just makes this forum all that much more special.
And, I know all about naked ladies (the flower) as we have them in our front yard.
Larryj
Most of us call them surprise lilies, because you've forgotten about them and then, surprise, there they are.
judy there is an over the conter stuff called biotene i found at wallgreens for dry mouth that is for people who have a lack of saliva or dry mouth from meds. glad your okay
Thanks Stacy, but I have the biotene and have since my radiation/chem-o and that does nothing for me.
Even tho it looks like I drink alot.most of the time I am just moisting my mouth so I can talk and swallow the dryness. I did tell him I was drinking about 2 gallons, but after rethinking that I maybe at a full gallon and maybe more........it depends on Heat/how much talking I do, how much food (with each bit if not a veggie or semi-liquid food like yoghurt, ice cream, etc) I need to push it down with water.
You need salava to chew anything...but white flour/sweets, pasta, meats any form of it.........makes me drink it down. I chose water cause it does not change what taste I can taste. Taste buds are fried as well.
The hot, hot weather, my allergies, the dryness of the air, etc just compounded yesterday. after they put the O2 on me by the time I had it on for about 30 minutes I felt better and as the afternoon progressed I did too.
Some of what I was going through was a "Panic-Mode" cause of what was happening and I had no control over it.
today, has been sort of normal. meaning I got the church bulletin done and was back home before it got hot. I did drive to church instead of walk....just exhausted.
I have eaten about 5 times today......my doctor friend suggested I add garlic salt to my food, and except for a good shot of garlic breath.....it tastes better than salt......and now, I am just finishing up my day.
Thank you for your suggestions./.. when do you have your surgery, or did you all ready?
Good luck to you and thanks.
Now, how are you all so positive that I was looking at flowers in Independence and not really seeing naked ladies standing in the yards in that city? Huh? How do you know? LOL
Quote from: Diane Amberg on August 19, 2011, 11:20:53 AM
Most of us call them surprise lilies, because you've forgotten about them and then, surprise, there they are.
Okay, now I get it. Surprise lilies I know about, we have some in our front yard. The naked lady thing threw me for a loop! But I can see why they have that name. Them having no foliage is kinda weird!
Lisa
Wife reminded me we also have naked ladies in the back yard. I went this morning at daylight to catch a glimpse of naked ladies in my back yard. Sadly, a week without water and they are gone to the big flower pot in the sky.
Judy, how are you doing today?
Larryj
Much better Larry. Altho I am tired faster..no stamina. It cooled off today and I really needed to take me and the dogs for a walk.......my legs are objecting to sitting.......but, decided to wait until Monday to start my walking again.
I am doing my best to eat better. Altho after shrinking my tummy down like I did, I can't hold alot and remember, my labs showed i was low in salt and some anemia........well, we think the anemia is the result of chemo and radiation and is just a fact of nature. I do take extra iron/vitamins and my personal doc, isn't too worried.
Now, I understand the salt........with the heat like it has been and my health not all that good......I think that is why and the reason........( I am trying to convince myself this)
I don't want to gain weight, I do want to maintain healthily and figure if I eat 4 or 5 times a day......at least 250 calories, that will do it.........oh I do see a problem, if I have to up salt and lower fluid, how do I get on top of the salty taste..........need to drink and then oh well........I will figure it out and not get in to big of a hurry until I get another blood work when I see the Moline clinic the 29th.
Thanks for asking and you didn't know I would write a whole diagnosis.....LOL. had two days to think about it. I will take it one day at a time.
well shucks judy i thought i was going to save the day for you but i should have known you had already tried that stuff. i get to have a stress test tomorrow for my heart and then on wednesday have my total knee replacement surgery. it was supposed to be last week but a mistake was made and they had me come in for a treadmill test well after they seen me walking with my walker they said no treadmill. my heart broke and i cried and begged them to let me try but i lost the battle. i am ready to get my new knee and get moving without so much pain. my husband and ronni are all ready to walk mom everyday! think i will walk my boxer so he can pull me most of the walk!! so glad your home get well soon!
I hope you will be up and walking very soon, it will be something to look forward to. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Stacy, my dogs are the reason I walk, well a good excuse.........they need the exercise and when I first got Scooter (black and white one) he was so fat anyone who stopped to talk, just said, "Wow, what do you feed him?" Well I didn't he came that way. And with his spots placed where they are, he looked like a baby shoat (ok baby pig for you city dudes) and we both needed more exercise. Well I walked the weight off both of us and I miss it when I can't.
When I started was early 90's when I first found out I had fibro........and before the arthritis got too bad. I could barely walk from here to post office (bout a block and a half) without huffing and puffing and needing my cane and then resting on the "Dead-Pec_er bench" watching my mouth. but it wasn't fun.
I made a point of walking out towards the alfafa mill and would walk 15 minutes all total, and remembering I had to walk back......well I was sweaty as the dickens and ended up at post office and then across to cafe to meet my ladies for lunch.
And that was the way I started.
So, Stas, you take one step at a time................and just keep going. Good luck and if you can keep me informed. You can IM me if you want...or phone. God bless and keep you.
Winding down after a successful family reunion in Howard today - 65 people in attendance, which included relatives from South Dakota, Illinois, Washington, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Several new faces, and lots of visiting and family genealogy discussions. I think our ancestors would be pleased - especially since it was the 76th consecutive year for holding this Hebb Reunion .
Sounds like a wonderful reunion.
Now that Irene is officially a hurricane and about 5 days from the SE coast, we have to start watching carefully. A couple of the predicted paths brings it up right across us, but usually by then as a very juicy tropical storm with a lot of flooding. We've had a lot more August rain than usual and are on track to break a record for the wettest August ever, preceded by the hottest July ever. weird.
Well, that was interesting. At about 1:53 we had an earth quake! Seriously. I was sitting here when the house began to dance up and down and everything on the table started rocking, rolling and dancing around The table jumped up and down and the hanging plants on the front porch began to swing.Things on the bookshelves moved around but didn't quite fall off. We just checked our gas and water lines and the basement walls, but everything seems alright. That's the biggest we've ever had, about 15 seconds worth. We hear booming up in the hills above us and have had the occasional jiggle before but nothing like this. A really neat experience!
Get ready for the aftershocks, they tend to be a little more nerve racking than the quake itself. Haven't been in one for several years but still remember. Weirdest feeling was when we had one while I was driving, all of a sudden it felt like I was floating.
Glad to hear there were no injuries or deaths.
Well Diane, I must admit that I can find just a leetle better way to experience exciting! :D
Apparently this was a 5.9 all up and down the east coast with the epicenter in central VA, 41 miles NW of Richmond. This thing even made CNN that is still covering it. I just looked at my walls and EVERTHING is now crooked. ;D ;D ;D
glad you are ok. Is this still the path of the hurricane? sounds like you and the east coast is going to get creamed.
Yup, we are watching Irene ( one of my best girlfriend's names...boy is she getting teased) very carefully.It may still stay off the coast far enough to spare us heavy wind but we're likely going to get some serious flooding.Just have to keep watching so we can pack and scat quick if we have to. Thanks.
Yeah, just got home from my doctor's appointment and CNN was on. I just want you to know, Diane................
I HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH IT. WE DO NOT EXPORT OUR EARTHQUAKES. WE KEEP THEM ALL TO OURSELVES!
However, I am glad you did not have any damage. And, as mentioned, the aftershocks can be a little scarier only because you have already had the main quake and can anticipate aftershocks. When we have had big ones, I could always figure about an hour's wait for an aftershock.
Larryj
Larry, I don't watch much CNN so just wondering if they are blaming the earthquake on Bush.
Seriously, how would you like to be down deep in a Va. coal mine when one of these puppies hit
And sometimes they go on for several days.
Diane -
Your earthquake is major news all across the country. Evacuations, etc.
Colorado just had a major earthquake a couple of days ago, as well - 5.7 they said.
Interesting weather. :)
They are telling us now to expect aftershocks up to 4.0 for several days. If we work this right maybe we can have after shocks leading right into Irene. Now they are saying it might go right up the I-95 corridor and that is us. Larry, I know that earthquake wasn't from you. I'd say it was a confederate quake but the sour pussies on here wouldn't understand it was a joke. I know this is a nothing event from your point of view but they say it's the biggest seen here since the 1890's. I sure did feel it! I'm going out in a few minutes and see how many tomatoes were shaken off my plants.
Mom, I did see about the one in Colorado.I thought we might hear from Waldo about it.
Quote from: Diane Amberg on August 23, 2011, 02:58:26 PM
I'd say it was a confederate quake but the sour pussies on here wouldn't understand it was a joke.
I do hope you mean PUSSES. Totally different words there!
I said what I meant. I guess you never watched "Are you being served?''
Oh yes, we watch Are You Being Served. That would be what they call cats over there. Ms. Slocombe was always talking about her "pussies"...Here it pretty much takes on a whole new meaning.
Sorry, I didn't mean the other kind. :-\ :-X
Jarhead, it is for that reason (coal mines,etc.) that I decided some years ago that I didn't want to crawl under the house in the crawl space to work on plumbling or phone lines and such. My thinking was that if the house collapsed, there was no way out. Now I just hire plumbers and such and let them crawl under there.
Diane, depending on the seismic makeup of your soil (sandy or rocky), anything under a 4.0 won't be felt. If the soil is sandy there might be more shifting so you would feel that, but rocky soils are pretty solid and don't move much under a 4.0. Our local paper lists our daily earthquakes (yes, I said daily) most of which are 2.5 or less and or mostly out in the desert east of us.
Larryj
We've got some of all of it actually. There is a gigantic fan of sandy and clay soil from a prehistoric flood eons ago, just south of us and up here on the edge of the Piedmont it becomes more rocky. I felt a little wee one here back in the 80's and we hear them boom in the hills above us every so often, but this one was a first for me.There is something of a fault line here too. It runs right under the Christina Towers Dorms that I can see through the trees. I have no idea why they were built right there. Thanks for your great information!
Today's excitement? Three young blue birds in the bird bath having a bath.
Got my Kansas license plate today and will get my driver's license tomorrow. I am almost official.
Ya got your ruby slippers yet?
Personally we're still watching the hurricane and starting to get ready just in case. Unfortunately, we've just had a lot of rain recently with another two inches predicted today. After all that time of needing some, we now have too much.That means the big shallow rooted trees here will topple easily if we get a big blow on Saturday night, which of course brings down the wires. The weather folks are having a really hard time predicting Irene's path.
I'm going to go soon and prepick what ever toms are even close to ripe because the tomato cages may not survive. Did also have some jiggled off during the little earthquake.
Might be some time for fried green tomatoes - or green tomato relish? :)
Diane, I hope you and Al will be okay when Irene comes to visit. Most of our damage here in Texas is usually from the downed trees, causing roof damage and power lines down.
We finally got about 1/2 inch of rain yesterday but need a lot more.
Mom, we were thinking the same thing.
Ms Bear, we are worried, but will have done all we can do by the time it makes up it's mind. This house was built in 1962 so it has seen many storms, but this will be the first challenge for my newish roof and siding. Not sure the siding can take it but the 90mph rated roof should. I'm still worried about the garage door. It's a weak spot.
People are hauling in their boats and watching the coasts very carefully because as luck would have it, it will be astrological high tide at the same time, so the flooding and storm surge would be worse than usual. My girlfriend in Wimington NC sees so much of this they are really nonplussed about the whole thing. Also have several friends who were going to be on the Outer Banks on Saturday. Not now, forced evacuations have been called for some areas there, especially down on Ocracoke where it's all ferry to get off the island.
I'd be happy to send all of you some of this rain. Still watching and waiting.
For me it was the waiting to see how bad it was going to be, the house was built in 1942 and I didn't feel the wind but the days without power afterwards. It was so dark and quiet at night. Ike hit us on Friday night and I was able to go back to work on Monday, we were without power for a week. It was cool enough that I was able to sleep even without the a/c.
Don't think I will leave for one again, before Rita traffic was horrible, twelve hours to go to Lufkin which is normaly less than an hour and a half. I will probably leave afterwards until power is back on. Depends on how bad it is.
I think the biggest diference is how well prepared you and your town are. Our hospital even closed the emergency room and it was at least 20 miles to the nearest one, that was rather scary. I have heard that they won't be allowed to do that again.
Be safe.
Quote from: kshillbillys on August 23, 2011, 03:30:48 PM
Oh yes, we watch Are You Being Served. That would be what they call cats over there. Ms. Slocombe was always talking about her "pussies"...Here it pretty much takes on a whole new meaning.
And that's why is soooo dang funny! The guys in the Menswear section always seem to get it too.... ;D And how about Mrs. Slocombe's purple then green hair?
Lisa
funny stuff
Now is the hard time...waiting. I've been in contact with my friend June at Wilmington NC. high water, lots of tree damage but a good spirit. She sent me photo of a store and the sign out front says "We'll be open until the letters fly off this sign." How great is that!?
Got some Christmas shopping done. That is always exciting and fun.
Wow! and I thought I shopped early. Good for you, and it is fun isn't it?
Diane, I hope you won't be without power for very long. Even with a curfew people were out driving around and it was to dark to see who it was coming up the driveway to a dark house that might have people in it and might not.
This year I have a big dog that will let them in, at least the chihuahua will let me know when someone is out there.
Have you in my prayers
Thanks Ms Bear. It's getting darker and darker here and the rain is very hard now, and these are just the far outer bands of the hurricane.
We're as ready as we'll ever be. This is a very big storm and will go on for many, many hours. We think the worst of the wind will go just east of us but they are still suggesting 75 mph with higher gusts sometime tonight.
The beaches and artery bridges are all closed now.The river towns and South East Wilmington have been evacuated and low lying roads are starting to flood.
We did get one unexpected surprise. Where we live, on the north east side of Newark, we had been out in the country for many years until we annexed. Our water comes from a tower just up the road.Our water gets pumped up to the tower after it comes from the treatment plant. White Clay Creek is already too high from all the rain recently . If the nearby pumps have to be pulled,our tower can't be refilled. They have sand bagged the pumping station, but don't think it will hold. SOOOO.....we did clean and fill the tub ,my canning kettles ,stock pots, pitchers, picnic jugs and every large pan or kettle we own. We have a big chest of ice and what's in the hot water tank, and I can just step outside and fill something really fast! :D We should be fine.
UD cancelled move in weekend but some kids came anyway to add to the confusion. They'll be partying so now we can have drink and drown.
The fire and ambulance crews are ready and the swift water rescue teams are set up.They took the Zodiac out of it's barn and it's ready to go if some nut tries to boat, float or fall down White Clay Creek and needs to be rescued. OK Irene, let's get it on!
Glad you haven't lost power yet. I am on a well so when the power goes out I don' t have water either.
The total quiet afterwards was really unsettling, I am very close to a freeway and it was even quieter than normal. I think that is still what I remember the most even now was the quiet with an occasional limb still falling.
I've been wondering how you are faring, Diane. Sounds like you're just hanging in there, and doing the best you can, to wait out the storm. It must seem like a ghost town back in the the big cities, without public transportation, and many of the people have moved out. (To, somewhere?) Good luck to you, and everyone back in that area.
Ok, NOW it's here! and I'm amazed we still have power. It's raining sideways very hard from the south east and the wind is howling. Curfew has started for all non essential people and Newark is under a tornado warning right now.
Al just turned on the back yard light and there was a skunk eating the bird seed that was on the little brick patio just outside the sliding door.The storm didn't matter to him! I'm not sure why he didn't blow out across the yard.
No wait ,that's the north corner and would be rather sheltered.Never mind. This bad part has been a long time coming and will be a long time leaving. The storm is huge. Thank you Bonnie and every one for the good wishes. A little prayer for the good people here would be very welcome, especially for emergency services that are out in this right now.
The coverage has been really good on the Cable networks. So, we can pretty much keep up with the storm's progress. I hope your electricity stays on. I'm sure you have the candles out and ready! (Or, Coleman lanterns, or "whatever!")
Best of luck, through it all.
We have lots of whatever. I like the new LED flashlights. Have plenty of candles too. So far the sump pump is working overtime but we do have some water running across the basement floor. We put everything up off the floor yesterday so it doesn't matter, until we lose the power, then we'll get several inches down there I'm afraid. They say it will worsen after midnight.Not looking forward to that!
Good to hear an update. I sure have more friends involved in this than I thought. I'll be checking for updates every hour or so.
From what we are hearing it isn't moving very fast so will be over you for awhile. Praying you don't lose power.
Yes, even after the eye passes, probably just off the coast, we'll still have the other half to endure when the winds shift from south east to northwest. The flooding is getting very bad now in the lower areas. We're quite high where our house is.
People are still out in their cars, in spite of the curfew, and are getting stranded in high water.They should get fined unless there is an awfully good reason.
I returned home today after a great weekend in Pawnee Oklahoma. My S.O. and myself visited the Pawnee Bill Museum and Buffalo ranch on Friday and this morning we toured the family mansion. This is a visit that is fully worth the time and cost. All is free except for the mansion tour that is a guided tour. The guide that we had was an intern for the summer, a student at OSU and very well versed in his subject. Even more so, he was indeed interested in what he was doing. He had actual opinions and was not afraid to say,"I don't know". Friday night we ate at a local restraunt and the food was excellent as well as the service along with the ambience. Later we visited a very small Pawnee casino and even though we did not win BIG, I managed to leave with a few dollars left from my original twenty that I invested. That remainder I donated to the Pawhuska firemen on my way home. BTW, the cost is only $2.50 for seniors to tour the mansion. Driving right up close to the buffalo: priceless!!!
Sounds like a great time for you both.Thank you for thinking of the firefighters, that was extra nice. Yes, I'm still up.,No sleep tonight.Yawn.
Good morning! The deep rain shields have passed, but it's still spitting rain and very blustery. So far we've got some water in the basement and small branches all over but no obvious damage. It's still too windy to go out and give the house a good look see, too many swinging trees.
Many roads are deeply flooded. "Ya can't get there from here." Had some folks in low areas refuse to leave when told to, then of course later on wanted to be rescued. The boats are out now, not last night, getting them..Had some mud slides that blocked some roads and the ambulances are having a hard time getting to legitimate calls because so many routes are deeply flooded. Because the water sheds are to the north, the flooding may be with us for sometime. We did have some tornadoes down near the beaches, tore up one house rather badly. The water rather than the wind is the worst problem now. We got 9.5 inches last night on top of 10 inches in the past few days before the storm. That's a lot for here. Trees have toppled and some people have been killed by them, none locally as far as I know.
Of course now all the skeptics and nay sayers are popping up saying we over prepared.That kind of thinking gets people killed, mostly drowned. Look at the people who wouldn't leave during Katrina and paid with their lives. We try not to let that happen.
I'd rather sit over coffee and talk about how lucky we were than sit having coffee after a funeral, especially if it was one of the rescuers.
It is still very early in the season.I wonder how many more hurricanes there will be?
Have a nice Sunday everyone.
Quote from: Diane Amberg on August 28, 2011, 08:59:02 AM
Of course now all the skeptics and nay sayers are popping up saying we over prepared.That kind of thinking gets people killed, mostly drowned. Look at the people who wouldn't leave during Katrina and paid with their lives. We try not to let that happen.
I'd rather sit over coffee and talk about how lucky we were than sit having coffee after a funeral, especially if it was one of the rescuers.
Over preparation? Gee, how about a public word of thanksgiving to God... sounds like He answered a few prayers in the last 24 hours.
Absolutely! Many prayers were answered and many went up, believe me.
I don't say much on here about my personal faith, because according to some, one in particular, it's too "suspicious," whatever that meant. Our fire company Chaplin will do a prayer of thanks for the safety our folks who were out in Irene at our next company meeting.
Prepare for the worst, and pray for the best! And never forget to give thanks!
Amen,
Lisa :)
TV must really be bad. I found myself waiting for the commercials to be over to go to the bathroom.
I've pretty well got everything unstowed and replaced from our big adventure. It's nice to have porch baskets and houseplants back in their summer places. I have extra canned goods for winter back down in the basement and the sump pump took care of the water. We have many springs in the hills here and when the ground is super saturated it just shows up. The basement pad the house sits on actually squishes water out around the edges into the french drain, which feeds into the sump pump until it can't keep up and it spills out across the floor. It goes right to a drain and out again.
The chimney sweep just left for the last time. We are giving ourselves a gas fireplace insert with gas logs (Regency) for our birthday and Christmas present. Al's legs are such now it's hard on him taking care of the wood. He kept me happy for many years with the getting, cutting and stacking, lugging. etc. I always helped, but he did the greatest share of it. It's his turn to rest. Now we'll have a remote to start it and a little wheel that we can use to adjust the height of the flame. It has a teeny little pilot light that uses very little fuel.
The logs are amazing now too. They even have "embers" that glow. As soon as the permit comes, the little ditcher will come out to set the gas pipe in (from a connection we installed when we got our new furnace),from the side of the basement around to and through the back of the fireplace.That guarantees a very mild winter!
Well, this past week has involved a plumber, and now a new sewer line, a fuel pump and four new tires. All this on top of a huge dentisit bill as I have decided to take the plunge and get dentures. Have needed to for a long time. But I shall persevereand am excitedly awaiting the time that I can flush to my hearts' content. And to wash dishes and do laundry at the same time. Right now I can carefully do those things except for laundry if I give each activity time to catch up. :P :P
Poor ol' bank account has taken a beating!
Diane, I am know the fireplace without the wood will be really nice. We stopped using ours right after all the kids moved out, don't miss the mess at all or all the work getting and carrying in the wood. For some reason most fireplaces are as far from the door as is possible so the mud and dirt gets carried all the way across the room. Really like the central a/c.
Mom, glad you are getting all this done before winter. As soon as I started getting some work done in my bathroom I started having trouble with the septic tank, had to have it pumped but it was the first time in 30 years. Hope it is good for another 30 years. Glad you will have those new tires with winter coming, we worry more about tires before summer here.
I finally got the new vanity for my bathroom yesterday and waiting on the heater to be delivered and then wait for the electrician to install it. Still have to pick out the flooring. Another couple of months and I might have it finished. No more blue and peach ceramic tile that is older than me.
In the early 80s one could not easily sell a home in the Denver area that did not have a wood burning fireplace. Everyone wanted one to help save on rising fuel costs. They were a big selling point.
Then came pollution restrictions in the 90s. Wood burning fireplaces could only be burned on days when the pollution count (smog level) was below a certain level and those days were few and far between. the pollution count was a major factor of the nightly weather report. It then became more difficult to sell those homes that had a wood burner. A complete switch.
We converted to a wood burning insert that burned cleaner, hotter, and more efficiently but it was still messy bringing the logs from outside inside, particularly on a wet or snowy day. But we still had to abide by the pollution warnings since the insert was not a high efficiency, low pollution type. We finally gave up on burning wood altogether. The high efficiency inserts are really expensive and many burn pellets rather than wood.
Nowadays, most new homes in the Denver area coming with a fire place have the gas insert and there is no chimney because they vent directly through the outside wall. They are for romanticism only as they usually do not put out much heat, even with a blower.
A high percentage of homes in SoCal have fireplaces. All of them in my neighborhood tract (134) have them. I am aware that many of them are hardly used. In the wintertime, of course, more are used. This, in the smog capital of the country. When I went on oxygen therapy, we quit our random use of the fireplace. We used to buy a half-cord every year and almost always shared with a neighbor. Now, there is a gas log in the fireplace which is smokeless and gives off a lot of heat and would probably even give off more if we were to invest in a heat shield. But, we don't use it that much so I don't really want to get a heat shield. However, having bought a big screen for that room to be mounted above the fireplace, it might see more use.
I can remember back in the early sixties when driving from Greeley (college) south through Denver in the twilight, the pall of smog in the early evening lights. That was well before I moved to California and met the real stuff.
Larryj
I remember L A smog, flying in to the Corona area from Arizona was a rude awakening to how bad it really was. And that was in the 70's. Remember the smog alerts when we lived in Norwalk, some days we could barely see the houses across the street.
When we were heating just with the fireplace here we usually burned at least three cord a winter and we don't have much winter, can't imagine how much it would take in Howard.
Legislation and better practices have reduced the smog from what it was in the '70's. When we moved into our house in 1975, we had a rare glimpse of the mountains ten miles to the north of us. I remember how beautiful it was when we had a rainstorm and that cleared the air and we could see the moutains. Today, the mountains are visible and clear almost every day. On days like today when the temp gets up there, it looks a little yucky, but it is far better than it was then.
Larryj
I haven't been back since the late 70's but glad to hear they have cleaned it up. Houston was a little slow to start thinking about air polution but it is better than it was when I moved here in the 80's.
The insert we are getting does vent up the one story chimney because it's there, (it could go out the back too) and draws it's air from the outside, not from the house. It's 38,000 BTU I think, so it is a heater as well as nice to look at, and also has the blowers. It has a red brick- looking liner that matches the fireplace front. Many years ago Al made a nice simple mahogany mantle so we'll keep that.
Our family room is right on the north side, so now when we are in there we can drop the rest of the house down and still be comfortable. Our boat neighbor has a row of full grown Blue Spruce right there that breaks the wind, which helps a lot. It's a big investment ,but since it's supposed to be very efficient, it won't hurt our heating bill too much.
Oklahoma City has another wildlife burning with extremely dry conditions and high wind levels today! It's in a woodsy area in northeast OKC and east of Edmond, but there has been much residential building on huge lots in the area in the past decade. So far no injuries, but lots of vegetative loss and structure loss. Prayers for those families and all the firefighters/emergency workers who are trying to get control of the situation.
Ohmy, again? That's a shame. Here we are with still more water than anybody needs and you all are suffering so. Prayers for all for sure. Stay safe!
We're in no danger - we live probably 15 miles west of the site and winds are blowing the fire from south to north. It's certainly been a long day for all those involved!
Such excitement here. I watched a turtle circling my yard. I first saw him entering a flower bed on the north side of the house. Minutes later he was on the east side of the yard headed for the peony patch. I watched until he disappeared into the peonies. A few minutes later I spotted him south of the peonies and headed for the honeysuckle bush. I watched until he disappeared again. Since there are no windows on the south side of the house that I can see out easily, I will just have to presume that he reached his destination, wherever that may have been.
Box turtle?
Wilma, that is what I call a "good day!" I sit in my window playing on computer mainly to watch the hummers and other birds and bees and critters........yeah, the two legged, also.......but I love the Natural world and must see what God has to show me this morning.
I notice the butterflys are visiting more this week..........winding down the summer.
My flowers/produce have just about been burned out and there is only a couple I will plan on keeping over the winter.
I like to harvest the baby's from the parent plants and then replant them next year. Other than some coleus not a thing do I want to brag about.....LOL
my morning glory vines and hummingbird vine are still putting on the early white flowers, I have yet to see the blues and reds.
There will be next year.
If God so wills it.
Diane, I think we call it a box turtle. It was the common yard type. I have one in residence here. See him a couple of time a week.
Judy, my heavenly blue morning glories are not blooming either. I seem to remember that they are late bloomers, but isn't this kind of later than usual? The coleus is about the only thing I have left that still shows life. Geraniums, the usual hardiest of hardy are kind of scraggly this year.
Wilma, I can usually count on my geraniums to give me a show and keep on for another year or two.
My entire flower bed, petered out when it got so hot.....I am on the north side, so don't get direct sun..one reason I have trouble with tomato's and peppers, etc. not enough sunlight, and I refuse to give up my shade so got to suffer.....LOl
the morning glories are a late bloomers and I am thinking if the small white flowers are producing that we still may see the true flower.
Now, my leaves on the plants are turning brown and looking like they got bit by frost...............same for my cukes. I grew them across the sidewalk on another renters growing side, he didn't want to garden and I tried it. they did a great job until this week. I am still getting blooms and figure a few more will put on.but grasshoppers are starting to eat them and maybe a small bug.....haven't seen it yet.
Oh for a package of seed, I was pleasantly surprised with how much I did get........enough to have at least 1 a day for a few weeks now. Oh, I am picking them when they are dill pickle size....don't want pithy ones or bitter ones..........Think I will fix one for lunch with cottage cheese and a small tomato a friend gave me. Last of the tom's but they really taste good. I have been keeping Irene and I in cukes....needed to share, since I am not able to can anymore........Almost tempted to try but my arthritic arms could not handle the weight and since I tend to drop things...I could feel the scald without even trying..Oh, well, It is so much fun aging!........beats the alternative......LOL
Wilma, box turtles love earthworms.
Quote from: Judy Harder on August 31, 2011, 09:11:06 AM
Wilma, that is what I call a "good day!" I sit in my window playing on computer mainly to watch the hummers and other birds and bees and critters........yeah, the two legged, also.......but I love the Natural world and must see what God has to show me this morning.
Just one question, Judy. Do you sit "in" the window or "by" the window? Just wondering. ROFLMBO :D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Janet, if I sit just right, my shoulder can touch the sill of the window.
What makes my reputation as the neighborhood watch! is that my yorkie Sassie, sits on a pillow I use for a back rest and if something is going on outside or a neighbor gets company or someone walks down the sidewalk, she gets into the window and looks and if she knows them OR NOT, she will woof at them............LOL, I won't let her yipp yapp like the small dogs do.........least not if I can help it......and she knows that I will whomp her if she does.............so she makes a tiny woof sound.......and if I happen to speak to the person outside, she just has to put her two cents into it.
So, with her brown head watching every thing move......I have been thought of as sitting in the window...........yep, nosy neighbor that is me.............and a legitimate(sp) neighborhood watcher..I do know how to dial 911 if there are problems out there.
I guess I could be called a snoop! Not near the drama that use to be around here.
Honest Ron says that she sits in the window so when the precious metal tone sounds on his detector she can "sprint" to his location to unearth worldly treasurers. He says she is the fastast woman in SE Kansas!!
Well, we know her hearing is still good.
I retired my boots last spring............do I really need to get them back out? It is getting very DEEP around here...........and we haven't had rain to cause mud.....sighhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
I'm watching Lee form and hoping it will send you all some much needed rain.
Diane it usually takes a storm in the gulf to come up and meet a cool/cold front and then the heart of the heat will
ease up.
I do hope we don't have an early winter like we did last year......and I mean hard....I never did warm up at all.....always kept long handles on or near and waddled when I walked cause of the layers.
Oh, dear, I am never comfortable, so let er rip. whatever will be, will be!
The way the Tulsa, OK, weathermen talked, that storm probably won't get this far north.
Judy, I wondered what was up with you"re walking last winter. I thought you had been injured jumpin' "Honest Ron" for buried treasure!!!
Kelly, I didn't walk much....if I did it was around the area............and mainly in afternoon, if at all.
Cabin fever sat in first of Nov and stayed till spring. It was not a good year for me. Took a trip to Wisconsin in May
g-sons wedding to get me past it. Depression on top of cabin-fever is not a good thing. this year if I can I will go down to school and walk around the commons area. dogs will just have to stay home. legs are giving me fits now, I can just feel them this winter.
A truly great day! After a month of travel to Hong Kong, Nepal (the orphanage) and lastly nine days in Thailand, my son and his wife and granddaughter Cora, returned home today. They were exhausted after flying six hours from Thailand to Japan and then ten hours from Japan to L.A. I went to the airport to pick them up. The timing was just about perfect. I left the house when I saw on the Internet that their flight was just landing. It takes me about 40 minutes to get there. But, they had to clear immigration and customs and get their baggage, so I only made five circuits of the airport until they were outside and ready to go. The baby was asleep and didn't wake up until after they had been in my house for about two hours. She was still on Thailand time which would have been nighttime. My daughter-in-law was really tired and as soon as we walked into the house she laid down on the couch and fell asleep for about an hour. My daughter came over with the other two granddaughters and we had a great time talking and sharing all the past month's happenings. There was a milestone as Cora had started to walk, a few steps here and a few steps there. She is now 11 months. I am truly thankful to God for protecting them and bringing them home safely. There are some days when it is definitely worth cutting the leather straps! (smiles, Teresa).
Larryj
Glad you had a wonderful and safe homecoming for your famly! Enjoy....................
Yes, I'm sure you're relieved to have them home safely.
Larry, knowing your family are home, safe and sound, has got to be a relief.
Knowing what you are feeling with the little one walking, almost brought tears
to my eyes..sweet and oh so ready for some spoiling......enjoy your family extra
I can only see mine on the computer and rarely hear from the kids.....I do enjoy
hearing about others, like yours and wondering what would have happened if my
kids had stayed in Kansas, and or I could have been a better mom............sigh..
Enough, I know they love me, just a new generation
Ah, Judy, the sign of a great mom is when your kids don't need you to get them through life. You did that when they were young and now they can handle it themselves. I am sometimes troubled when I don't hear from my kids, but I realize that they now have their families, their jobs, their lives and they are busy. When my wife took a trip to New York last month, I was home for a week by myself, well, wife's cousin was here, but basically by myself. Don't get me wrong, I truly enjoyed the solitude! During that week, neither of my two children called me or came by (they live close enough to drop in) for that entire week. I thought to myself that they should maybe call or come by to see if I was okay or if I needed something done. Perhaps if the cousin wasn't here, they might have made the effort. But at the time I was a little disgusted with both of them. Then I thought about the fact they and their families have a very busy life and young children to take care of, and, that they are self sufficient, not needing mom or dad to help them except for babysitting. But the youngest two granddaughters had someone to take care of them and the oldest granddaughter was in New York with my wife. After some time and serious reflection, I felt good that my children didn't need me, didn't have to check in with me, or worry about me, but I know they still love me and would come running on a moment's notice if I needed them. I just keep in touch either by e-mail, texting or a simple phone call to see how they are doing and they is enough for me. When we all get together, like yesterday, when my son came home, that is enough for me that we can all be together once in a while. And, in those moments, I realize and know the love and the caring is always there.
Larryj
You are so blessed, Larry. I am so glad you are able to share your feelings. not all guys and or gals do.
I don't let me being without family in this part of the world get to me often.But, Closest are at Topeka and as you say they all are busy and
mainly keep up on facebook and or word-of-mouth. Sis lets me know how dad is doing, and has started standing in for mom about once a month to check up on me...and all of them would jump if I really needed them. They all kept me supported through the death of my son and my cancer/therapy/stay at Hope Lodge in KC and that was a terrible time, believe me...........learning how to handle the fibro and the arthritis, helped me learn how to let go and to lean on Jesus........and that is my company. When I am blue or get a dose of the devil stomping on my mood or causing me to fret, at a point I will have enough and sic Jesus on him and then peace comes over me and that will be it......until I get to feeling lonely again......oh, dear.....I am happy and content and looking forward to the next page of my book (life) forgive a rambling woman. Got a little sad this morning.....no reason, but need to do something else. like get involved in the tournament this weekend....Keep me in prayer that my legs, eyes and body manage to do what is my true love.......and that the weather cools down a lot.
I do get a great feeling on the forum, when the bickering stops and the love flows..........You are a blessing as well as the rest.
God keep you.
Back home again. The dogs came through their first time staying in a kennel in good shape. Bless Dr. Julie and her staff for taking such good care of them for me.
My excitement for today. Daughter called me to look at something at the bird bath this morning. There, in the plant saucer that I keep at the base of the bath, was my resident turtle, getting his drink. He just fit in the saucer. Looked like he was enjoying it, too.
Such a wonderful day. An inch of rain last night and below 70 temperatures this morning. Was able to spend a couple of hours in the garage straightening up the mess that my children and others have made out there this summer. Then I spent some time cutting sunflowers. I am not sure that the sunflowers were ready to cut, but they were hanging over the sidewalk and anyone that wanted to use the sidewalk had to duck them or walk on the grass. These are the big plate size heads and the seed are still so tightly packed that they have to be dug out. Then this afternoon I was able to be out on the back porch and I cleaned it up, re-arranged most things. Lots of room out there now. Saw Mr. Turtle again. He always stops to exchange a few looks before going on his way. Looked as if he were headed for the under side of the porch this time.
When is it time to harvest sunflowers?
Had to look it up to find out.
Harvest sunflower seeds after the flower begins to die back, and most if not all, of the petals have fallen off. Pull out a seed and open it to see if it is full. Cut off the head, leaving a few inches of stalk. Hang the stalks to dry in a well ventilated area. Do not stack them in a box, as mold can develop during the drying process. As soon as the flowers have dried, extract the seeds by rubbing two flower heads together. They should come off of the flowerhead fairly easily.
Hope you get lots of seeds but if not a lot of people got to enjoy seeing the flowers.
Here in SoCal, we do not see rain from June until late October or November. However, during the monsoon season east of us, it has rained on rare occasions. This morning I awoke to the sounds of thunder in the far distance to the east and heard the rain that good 'ol Warph was kind enough to share with us. It ain't much, just enough to make the cars all spotty after just having them washed. It comes in big drops, you know, the cow and a flat rock. The rain gauge would only have rain in it if one of those big drops were to accidentally land in it. Both R.A.M.B.O. and Sir Charles have declined my invitation to go outside when the drops are falling, preferring to wait until there is a break.
Happy Labor Day.
Larryj
When my oldest granddaughter started first grade last Monday, I was not involved as my daughter had taken a vacation and took her to school. Last year in Kindergarten, when I took her to school, we would walk up to the classroom and wait for the bell and then I would leave. This year, she is dropped off by her classroom and she goes to the playground until the bell rings, no waiting involved.
Today, her little sister, now 3-years-old, will begin attending the Baptist pre-school that her older sister had attended. My son-in-law has taken the day off in order to take her to school for her first day. I think I will go over just to watch and support and take pictures, etc. She will only attend on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She can be extremely shy and doesn't talk much so this should be interesting. After today, we, and the other grandmother, will split the week in taking the girls to school. Better than last year when I had to go to their house and get the oldest one ready for school.
Larryj
All grandchildren needs loving G'Pas and G'Mas Larry. You fit that description !!! The wee ones are blessed to have you so involved in their lives.
CPR class this morning for some preschool teachers, viewing this evening and it's still raining heavily.
Saw an old guy with a long beard in the parking lot holding up a sign advertizing "Rent-An- Ark."
Have another three inches in the rain gauge with no let up in sight, and it's down right chilly outside. The streams are filling up fast again.Thank goodness no wind, but the ground it so saturated trees are falling anyway.
I just noticed today that the Japanese maple looks like it has been fried, I was afraid it was dead, but did find some new leaf growth so it should be okay. Went to Sedan this morning to pick up a prescription, stopped at D.G. to pick up a few things. Went for lunch at The Green Door, sat with a sweet lady and we had a pleasant conversation during lunch. Then to Floyds to pick up a few groceries. Got home and then took the van to Merle for an oil change, back home and did some ironing. Back to Merles' to pick up the van. Home again, fixed the kids their supper, then I fixed mine. Leftover shrimp and lambchop from yesterday along with sweet red bell pepper, and Armenian cucumber coutesy of Delbert Lampson who was selling veggies uptown. Good cuke! Gonna go get some more maybe. Think I might fire up the iron again for awhile, my back just will stand for so long then I have to stop. Getting a little older I am! :o :o
I had a very nice day. Had a fasting blood test at 8:30 and ate breakfast at Swinging Bridge. Was hoping to see some of the forum there, did see and chat with Barbara and the waitress Judy, did not get her last name.....but nice to chat with.
Then since the Tuesdays Treasures wasn't open yet, went to Howard to get my shopping done there.
Looking for some spring type curtain rods so I can hang insulated plastic curtains under my drapes this winter, the kind that look like foil and I hope insulates better than what I have been using past two years or so. Never did warm up last year and my bill looked like I was heating the outside...after all just 3 rooms here and I will shut off the bedroom and still keep a blanket on when watching tv.
Picked up some grocery's and a prescription and stopped to chat with Joanna at the flower shop..........then
back to Moline and a fun filled hour or so going through the "Garage Sale" Picked up a pillow before I even went in...........and of course 2 teddy bears followed me home and a couple of vests and a nice button down shirt and scarf for cooler days at church. and well, I had a super time just browsing and will go back again later this month.
Saw a couple of nicknacks that would make super gifts...........had to come home and regroup.........LOL after walking the dogs have spent rest of day, just resting. It is so nice to be tired from actually doing something, instead of sitting around.
Now, deciding if I am going to Indy tomorrow or doing laundry......and a little yard work. Looks like I better repot what I intend to keep in this winter and clean out what has stopped growing.
Night all and God bless
Judy, what do you feed teddy bears that follow you home?
Bullets-their hair will grow out in bangs ( i crack myself up at times)
Usually dust particles and once in awhile I bring them out to air and entertain the people who don't drop in.
This was something my mother started..........she had so many bears that I would believe a whole room would not be large enough for. Good thing she liked them all sizes, mostly cuddily and nick nacks, I just like them when I didn't have pets, before Scooter and Sassy came to stay, I would use them to snuggle up with when I was down in the dumps. Now, if they are cute and I feel an OOOH! and or an Ah! coming on they jump in my arms and come home.
None of them have been much above $10 and I get them at dollar stores, and where ever. Not really a collector like my family, they love the carebears and the ones from is it Carthage that has the famous ceramics? forgot that. but, it is a harmless collection, I use to do owls.....then i ran out of room, teddy bears are delegated to a corner of my bedroom and I am looking for a swinging hammock thingy to put in the upper corner just to have more room and find more.
Oh, when Dad passes and we dismantle his and her house, a lot of the teddy bears will be mine. If I want them. sis and rest of family will have choices, too. (I know more than you asked for, but you found out, anyway........so there ----)~~~ptuie
How cool. I have a bunch of stuffed animals that are stored in totes. Someday I need to get them out and do something with them.
@doobie, You crack us up, too. LOL
The mind is the first things to go. Hope you remember me the next time I see you.
Yesterday turned out to be exciting. My son had conned me into joining the American Legion in Newport Beach and I had been inducted a month or so ago. Now this place is the largest AL post in the United States. However, veterans join because of the music on the weekends, the beach outside the patio gate and the bay with all the yachts or other boats parked therein. It is also a yacht club. I don't sail. Oh yeah, the grill and the bar attract many. The reason he conned me into this was so he could also join as a "son of a Legionnaire". Just in the last two days, he has moved with his family from Tustin to a beach rental not more than a mile the AL post. Last night, he was inducted into the membership and I was there to support him. He doesn't sail, either. The Newport post is about 40 miles from my house. Needless to say, I won't be going there on a regular basis.
The exciting part is, coming home along the 57 freeway having just passed Angel Stadium, my right rear tire blew. I have always taken good care of my tires, so this was some sort of a shock. I can't remember the last time I had a blowout, but it might have been when I was working the hay fields in Elk County. I had felt a clunk as if I had run over something and then, Whammo, there goes the tire. I was able to move to the shoulder where there was plenty of room. This was not a flat. This was like you see when a semi shreds a tire. UGLY!
For many years, since I married, I have always had an Auto Club card. I did this mostly to protect my wife and subsequently my children so if they had a roadside emergency, they could get help. I have rarely used this service, but yet, I maintain my annual membership fees------------------just in case.
Last night was a "just in case." In this day and age, technology is a wonderful thing. After pulling over, I pulled out my phone, pulled up the GPS app and confirmed where I was. Then, using the same phone, called AAA for help. The young lady first was concerned that I was out of harm's way and that I, personally was okay. Then she asked for the specific location which I reported and the description of my van. She assured me that there would not be much of a wait because they respond to freeway troubles first. Within twenty minutes, a tow truck showed up and a young man got out, looked at the tire, went and got his jack, pulled out my spare tire and changed it fast. This spare tire has not seen the light of day since I bought the van 9 years ago. I was afraid it might be low on air. It wasn't too bad, but the truck was equipped with an air hose and he proceeded to air up the tire. Total time from flat to "on the road again" was 45 minutes.
Well worth the $122 a year I pay for just such a service. Especially sitting on the shoulder of a busy freeway at 10 PM.
So today I will buy some new tires, (been going to do that anyway) (not that they are bad) and consider buying a new expensive hub cap (mine is somewhere in Orange County.)
Larryj
I agree, Larry. Having an AAA membership or other roadside assistance program is well worth the yearly fees. One incident of being stranded and the peace of mind that goes along with it pays for that yearly membership. We give our adult kids a yearly membership to AAA for their birthdays so we know they have help available when needed. If you never have to use it, that is wonderful, too!
Glad your blowout didn't cause an accident!! Have a great day looking for tires, and hope you enjoy being a part of the American Legion. It sounds like your post is quite a social destination. My husband belongs to the post in hometown Howard, and although it is not anything like you described, he takes pride in his membership and enjoys helping out with post activities to help with community projects and outreach to veterans.
Same here. Daddy always gave us a AAA membership for Christmas every year. Well worth it, plus we have used the trip tiks and discounts many times too.
I generally drive in the slow lane or the one next to it. I have no desire in my senior years to drive in the faster lanes. So it was not much of a problem moving over, especially when I was shredding rubber all over the place.
Having been to two Legionnaire meetings now, I have learned about some of the things they do. Apparently, one of the biggest needs for our troops is socks. They seem to go through them pretty often. Last night we were told how many thousand pairs of socks had been sent by the post. And, there was a lady there who knits caps. She originally knitted a cap for a friend who was recovering successfully from cancer. Her friend was complaining that because of her hair loss from the radiation and chemo, her head was always cold. Then it took off. She rounded up a bunch of volunteer knitting ladies and began knitting caps by the hundreds. She was also an auxiliary member of the AL and began sending caps to VA hospitals around the country and then to other hospitals, especially children's hospitals. Last night we learned of the thousands of caps that have been donated to those hospitals and nursing homes around the country and the amount of the donation that AL gives for this cause. They also provide scholarships for education, not just for college, but for books and clothes, etc., for kids that their families can't afford. What began as a favor to my son so he would have another place to party is becoming something I am proud to be a part of and maybe will get more involved as time goes on.
Larryj
No excitement for me but got a phone call from my ol Lt (Scar ) from Nam. He lives--or did--in Bloomsburg, Pa. Last he knew he had two feet of water in his house and knows it's deeper by now and not supposed to crest until some time tomorrow. A few houses in his area were swept plumb away. He said his house will probably be torn down because he's sure it won't be worth fixing---if it survives. The worst flood they have ever had.
Aw, I know right were he is. I hope he's alright.
It's terrible, especially the rivers around Philly and west. Everything is so saturated that all the water runs right off and it didn't take much to bring everything up to and above flood stage again. The Susquehanna and anywhere around the Wilkes Barre areas is in real trouble. We've had another 5 inches in our rain gauge and they were much worse, maybe 11 or 12 on top of what we've had since Labor Day, which was already on top of a recent 10 inch total from Irene. Record breakers everywhere. A lot worse that "just a little rain."
They've started evacuating Port Deposit that sits below the big Conowingo dam in nearby Maryland, pulling in Delaware fire companies to help. They keep opening more and more gates and when that happens more water pours to little ancient Port Deposit that sits one street wide between the Susquehanna and a bluff that rises straight up behind the houses that cling to the side of the hill.
There are 53 gates and they may have to open 50 of them by tomorrow afternoon to keep the dam from being over topped. We were going to go take a look (40 min.) but they've wisely closed the road over the dam. That's where we can go watch so many eagles.This is the worst since Agnes in 1972. It's actually stopped raining here finally, but don't know if it will last.
They've cancelled the George Jones Concert that was to be on Saturday...Imagine that.
yeah...............heard that George can't swim..............
Larryj
And we are still praying for rain. It has finally cooled off, 90's in the daytime and 60's at night. The wind has finally stopped and that has helped them to get a little bit of a hand on the fires. Still have several subdivisions west of Conroe evacuted and lots of smoke and haze over Houston. They finally got some air support to put fire retardant and dump water, there is a lot of forest there and we had to wait until the got the fire by Dallas under control before we could get planes and helicopters.
We may get some rain from Maria if it follows the path they are predicting. That would be great but will probably get wind ahead of the rain. I hope for everyone here and in the Northeast to stay safe.
Quote from: jarhead on September 08, 2011, 10:42:30 AM
No excitement for me but got a phone call from my ol Lt (Scar ) from Nam. He lives--or did--in Bloomsburg, Pa. Last he knew he had two feet of water in his house and knows it's deeper by now and not supposed to crest until some time tomorrow. A few houses in his area were swept plumb away. He said his house will probably be torn down because he's sure it won't be worth fixing---if it survives. The worst flood they have ever had.
I heard that on the news tonight. How sad for those people. And here we are crying for a little rain to fill ponds, lakes, rivers, etc. then the fires in Texas. Things are just crazy in this world now. Will pray that your "ol Lt" stays safe.
Hey Jar, same here from me, hope ol' Lt. comes out ok. Gotta soft spot in my heart for the guys that served in the 60's. I think we all died a little in that damn war.
Thank y'all for your concern about my ol Lt.. Scar will be OK, he is a survivor . The man was wounded for every day of the week, as we like to tease him, (hence the nickname Scar ) so if them OL NVA couldn't do him in I doubt a little flooding will get the best of him.
Meanwhile, "back at the farm!" Just thought I'd mention what happened out here last evening. Apparently "an employee" of SDG&E made some kind of an "error" yesterday, in Arizona, on the San Diego Gas & Electric's power line, and the electricity went off, for SDG&E's 1.3 million customers in San Diego County, northern Baja, Orange County and into the border of other states, affecting 5 million people. So, everything was shut down. San Diego has probably 3 million people living in the city, and with all of the other areas, it's a lot of people. What a mess. Can you imagine the traffic, with no traffic signals? We were happy to just be home. Candles & flashlights and a radio with batteries got us through the evening. Our daughter and son-in-law came on over to our house for the evening. They live in a "gated" area and someone had to get what it took to open the gate manually, so they came here, we played cards, ate supper and we were all listening to the radio about what all was going on. They went on home later in the evening.
Anyway, the electricity came back on in stages, ours came on around 2:30 a.m., Cathy & Harvey's came on around 4:00 a.m. The SDG&E employees are to commended, plants were shut down everywhere, and now, enough are back up to supply all of us with electricity. Flights are resuming at the airport in San Diego, etc., etc. What a blessing!
Bonnie, that ain't the way it happened. Truth is, Warph and 'ol Slappy got totally loaded at the nineteenth hole and hit a light pole trying to walk home. Amazing how two guys could knock down a light pole while walking. Anywho, it was their fault. :laugh:
Larryj
I saw that on TV and wondered if you were affected, Bonnie. It wouldn't seem possible that an error so far away could affect so many people. Glad things are back to normal.
Quote from: larryJ on September 09, 2011, 09:36:44 AM
Bonnie, that ain't the way it happened. Truth is, Warph and 'ol Slappy got totally loaded at the nineteenth hole and hit a light pole trying to walk home. Amazing how two guys could knock down a light pole while walking. Anywho, it was their fault. :laugh:
Larryj
Larry, when I heard the cause of the outage the first names that popped into my head were Warph and Slappy. The rumor I heard was that the boys at the 19th Hole shot the tv to keep from having to watch the President's speech on tv and a chain reaction happened throughout the grid when like minded folks followed suit and shot their tv.s . Glad the power is back on for our forum friends in SD and Arizona.
David
I know this can't compare to Bonnie's and Diane's exciting day, but I do want to share it. How many of you were privileged to hold a baby duck and a baby chick today? We were in Atwood's and when we are there, I have to check out the babies. The clerk offered to let me hold one of the ducklings. They are so cute and then when I admired the baby chicks, she let me hold one of them. It was a baby bantam. So tiny. About the size of the chickadees that visit my feeders. They also had Barred Rocks and Rhode Island Reds. It is so tempting to bring home a couple, but I have no business raising chicks in my situation. Bud wouldn't stand for it.
I think things are easing up for Diane now, from what I hear on the news and Bonnie is all lit up again. I wonder about Ms. Bear. Maybe Kansas IS the best place to be.
Agreed Wilma, agreed!
Still lots of water around, but all in all a very reasonable quiet day. I'd much rather be enjoying the duck babies.
It is still very dry here but it has cooled off. Hoping to get a little rain out of the latest storm but hope we don't get any wind. ha-ha.
Everyday when we walk we see more dead leaves on the trees, some have more dead leaves than green ones so I know I have lost some trees. Still scary and every time I hear sirens I pray they are not coming close to me.
David, I definitely like your explanation better. I felt like shooting my TV also, but I don't own a gun and besides I love my big screen too much to hurt it. However, let the blame remain on Warph and 'ol Slappy for lack of a better reason.
Larryj
@Mother - And we know that Bud rules the roost at your house. LOL
It's early morning and I am sitting here debating on going to Newport Beach today. Wednesday, when I was there, the movers had just dropped off all the furniture and boxes. I really felt for those guys even though they got paid well. My son lived on the third story of an building with very tight stairwells. However, they got the things to the beach rental and when I was there, my beautiful daughter-in-law looked so overwhelmed. But she kept smiling and working to organize her new living space. She is a real trooper.
The debate? My wife began to stand up from sitting on the bed a few days ago and fell on her knees. We have hardwood floors. We got rid of all carpeting years ago. Anyway, she really banged her knees and aggravated her back injury somewhat. While she is sore, she has put off going to the urgent care center at the hospital, hoping things will get better soon. If I decide to go to Newport, she will probably wake up this morning and tell me she wants to go to urgent care. Fortunately, with her cousin staying with us, they could go without me, I think.
I am limited as to lifting anything, but I can put things away in cupboards or just sit and play with the baby, or just be there for moral support. Plus, there is the added incentive that my brother-in-law might come for the day, which is a terrific reason to get out of town.
Hey............he could take her to urgent care! Decisions, decisions...............
Larryj
Hopefully your darling wife is much better today and you'll be able to go to Newport Beach and play with that delightful baby so her mom can concentrate on putting things away. Regardless,have a good one.
I have a heavenly blue morning glory blossom this morning. Really makes my day. There is still time for the blue mound that usually happens.
Saw Mr. Turtle again this morning. Actually, I might have woke him up. I was raking leaves out of a flower bed and when I went back for more, there he was, his head up, looking around and asking, "What happened?"
There are still two little hummingbirds around my feeder. Neither has a red throat. I am wondering if the ruby throated have left for the season.
Wilma, they are migrating and you may see either or both kinds around.
Just keep watching. And feeding.
I hope my heavenly blue will go ahead and bloom. The little white flowers did last week. I almost pulled them out today, but after reading your posting, will leave them until frost or there-abouts.
I had a nice day. My sis called last night and said if all was well that Dad wanted to come south to visit me.........and so at 5 this morning, I got up and started my day almost at a run.
I felt great..........and each thing I planned on doing, got done. I made a meat loaf (after the store opened up) and also made a batch of Turtle Brownies and then proceded to clean house..........sort of. Wouldn't you know it, this month I chose not to have a new housekeeper, while my standard one took time off......I did what I thought would please me and them.
Neither one left the entry (I met them at the car) and they decided to eat at cafe.........I will be eating meat loaf all week, I did send half the brownies home with dad.......he does have a sweet-tooth.
Had a nice visit..........and it wasn't until about 10 minutes ago that it started to rain here. They have been gone about 30 minutes, maybe an hour. Got dogs fed, my cuke and cottage cheese salad made and now will play catch up with 'puter and early bedtime........LOL tired puppy am I, but oh the visit was just what I needed. Been about 13 years since Dad had been here, last time Mom was with him. They have a 3 hour trip ahead of them......sis is only 4 years younger than me, but doesn't mind driving after dark. But, would bet she collapses when she gets dad home. LOL .......God bless them!
4:54 P.M. and it is raining! Hooray! :D :D
Judy, a wonderful visit with rain for dessert, can't beat that when you are dry. Edie, glad you are getting rain too. And I can happily say that we are not! The Conowingo Dam was not topped and they are starting to close the gates again. Little Port Deposit is drowned but people are starting to be allowed to go home again. They are used to it.
The Chief asked me to take care of tomorrow's 9-11 events at our stations, so I got that organized today. We'll fly our black and red Maltese Cross Memorial flag beneath the American flag at all four stations, half mast for the day. At noon we'll ring our big original 1888 bell that hangs on the siren tower at station 9. It will be 3-4-3 followed by 5-5-5-5.Then we'll read all 343 names including their rank and company in FDNY.
What rain we got never got under the trees. It did cool things down again.
I figure one of these days it will start up and not know when to stop. we do need a bunch of rain
or the ranchers and farmers are going to have a hard winter, after a hard summer.
Hope they have planned for this.
Glad it has let up back there Diane....Let the bells ring!
Missed the rain - must have been inside. :'(
However . . . making bread tonight - gluten-free. It's a first for me. Our Healthy Congregations committee is hosting our fellowship dinner next Sunday, so I thought I'd try some.
Bread is in the oven. Jim and I'll taste it tonight. If it's any good, I'll take it to church tomorrow and let the other committee members taste some.
Larry - got the idea from you. Thanks! :) Don't know of anyone around here that has trouble with gluten, but it's definitely healthy.
Mom, in the two and a half years I have been on a gluten-free diet, I, or I should say, my wife and I have not tried making our own bread. There is a lady who is one of the organizers of the monthly meetings who bakes like a champ and we have purchased some bread from her once or twice. I think we have a bread maker around here somewhere but haven't used it. I make a trip to the health foods store nearby about three times a month and buy gluten-free bread, muffins, donuts and other things like crackers, etc. Brand names are Udi's and Rudy's. I am pretty sure those of you in Elk County would have to go to Wichita or Independence or even Winfield to buy these. When we went on a trip to Oceanside last February, I forgot to pack my bread, but there was a great store there with all kinds of gluten-free foods. One of the problems with a gluten-free foods is that they are generally more expensive than the same item in a grocery store. Let me know how the bread turns out. I know that at first you will not like it a whole lot because it will be "heavier" and most people turn their nose up at something new like that. I always toast my bread for breakfast or sandwiches. I prefer that over just plain bread. Toasting makes it lighter and easier to chew. So if you don't like the bread, try toasting it. Cutting up cubes and baking them with whatever spices you want to put on them or frying them in oil makes great crutons.
Larryj
I never was able to make it to Newport yesterday, but I am going today. First of all, the American Legion Post is having a remembrance ceremony briefly at noon and then it is on down the street to my son's house. I have been asked to babysit my granddaughter #3 from 4 til 9. I am only too happy to do so. I don't know if my wife will be up to going, but I can handle it without her, I'm pretty sure.
Larryj
Larry -
I bought the gluten-free rice flour at Dillon's in Andover. They have a couple of aisles of gluten-free products.
The bread was delicious! Took it to church this morning, left it on the counter to serve after church to the Healthy Congregations committee. One of the Sunday School classes saw the bread, sliced it and served it to everyone, so by the time I got back to church, our entire Sunday School department had tasted the bread. They all loved it! Then I explained what it was and they were surprised. One comment, "I didn't know healthy food could be that good." :D Since that's the point of the Healthy Congregations committee dinner next week, I think we scored a home run. Thanks, again - inspired by you!
You're right, the bread is dense and would probably make good toast. It still a little of the fresh-baked smell this morning, so that didn't make any difference today.
We just got back from fire house and our bell ringing, prayers and the reading of the 343 names. Very moving. Right after, the Chief stopped by with a bunch of pizzas that Grotto Pizza called him to come pick up as a donation of thanks from them. Really very nice. I'm tired.
Quote from: Mom70x7 on September 11, 2011, 12:20:45 PM
Larry -
I bought the gluten-free rice flour at Dillon's in Andover. They have a couple of aisles of gluten-free products.
The bread was delicious! Took it to church this morning, left it on the counter to serve after church to the Healthy Congregations committee. One of the Sunday School classes saw the bread, sliced it and served it to everyone, so by the time I got back to church, our entire Sunday School department had tasted the bread. They all loved it! Then I explained what it was and they were surprised. One comment, "I didn't know healthy food could be that good." :D Since that's the point of the Healthy Congregations committee dinner next week, I think we scored a home run. Thanks, again - inspired by you!
You're right, the bread is dense and would probably make good toast. It still a little of the fresh-baked smell this morning, so that didn't make any difference today.
So did you use a bread maker or do it the old fashioned way? I need to learn to make gluten free bread as Jim is a bread freak and he really needs to eat something that won't add to the belly and the diabetes.
Quote from: Janet Harrington on September 11, 2011, 03:11:23 PM
So did you use a bread maker or do it the old fashioned way? I need to learn to make gluten free bread as Jim is a bread freak and he really needs to eat something that won't add to the belly and the diabetes.
I made it the old-fashioned way, but the Dillons at Andover has bread mixes you can use with a bread machine. It's a real messy bread to make, since it doesn't have the gluten that forms the nice doughy-elastic balls I get from regular bread. I'm going to make 3 loaves of it for fellowship dinner next week.
Does Jim need gluten-free foods? The carbs in the bread aren't any lower than regular bread.
Mom, glad the bread turned out well. You must be a good baker because not a lot of people can turn out good gluten-free bread until after a few tries. (Oh, wait, I forgot, it runs in the family!)
Yesterday, I arrived at the American Legion Post just before noon. They had a brief remembrance ceremony for 911 victims and then the band started to set up. While there is free parking for the post, by the time I got there it was full. It is not a big lot. Maybe 40 parking spaces. But there was metered space in front. So I put in an hour's worth of quarters and went inside. I enjoyed the view and talked to some guys and then my babysitting duties called. I was early and played with the baby briefly, then helped my daughter-in-law put some things away and hung a clothes rack inside a closet door (They are still moving in.) Then they got ready and left around 4. Granddaughter #3 was fast asleep on the couch. So I watched football, then baseball, then started a movie............when is this kid going to wake up? She woke at six and we played with some toys for a while and as I was instructed to do, gave her dinner at seven. Then back to the movie and she just sat on my lap watching TV. Now, I know an almost 1-year-old can't possibly understand a movie, but she was all wrapped up in it. My son and his wife came home at 9 and I packed up and left.
Now, this child is known for screaming anytime anyone but her parents want to hold her. She is even known to cry if she is in a room with several people and her parents walk out of the room. The only time she cried was when I went into the kitchen to get her food. As soon as I came back, she stopped. My daughter-in-law had been worried that she would cry a lot and was tremendously relieved when she came home and heard how good the baby was. Downside to this...............Now that the DIL knows the baby is good around me, she wants me to babysit more.................maybe not a downside, after all.
The other night coming home from there, I had the massive blowout. I have new tires now, so no worries about that. I got to my exit and turned onto the street to go home...............and ran over a possum..............a small possum...............possums are too dumb to get out of the way.............just as well, I am not too fond of possums, anyhow. Should've stopped.............could've had possum stew...............yecchhh. ;D
Larryj
That's OK, they only live about two years in the wild anyway. Nature wastes a lot of them.
Had to put a blanket on the bed last night, but it was sure great to open up the house for some nice fresh air. I thank you for the refreshing change.
We went down to the Indian Summer here in town! Several tribes are here, they have several dances that are judged, costumes, select and Indian Princess, have Indian tacos and fry bread. There is a juried art show, and some of the art, jewelry, drums, gords, etc. are just fabulous. I look forward to attending every year. The weather hasn't cooperated for them this year, as it is in the 50's and there are showers now and then. Most of us are grateful for any moisture, but it has put a damper on outside activities.
Myrna
Well--- I am flushing. Seriously! I had to have the sewer line dug out and replaced, and of course that all takes time. I have been waiting for about 2 1/2 weeks now, flushing only occasionally, no tissue in the commode, and infrequent showers and dish washing along with zero laundry. The laundry situation was becoming code red! All the work is done except for backfill, and the cable guy was just here to reconstruct the cable that got broken during the digging. All the utilities were marked, but waiting so long before work was begun, some of the markings could have been better. So I am sitting in the lap of luxury just flushing and doing laundry to my hearts' content. ;D ;D
We have embarked on cleaning our garage and with a "no holds barred" attitude, meaning if it out there we don't it. Well, except for the Christmas decoratiions,etc. The Boss says that with another cousin of hers coming to visit next month, she wants that garage CLEANED!!!!!!!!!!!! I didn't have the heart to tell her most of the stuff is hers. But we have been working for a few days now and things are looking better.
The excitement? In the midst of sorting through old papers, my son texted me (kids don't call anymore, they just text) and asked if I was available for babysitting on short notice. It appears they must attend a fund-raiser tonight in which some of the funds goes to their charity they have established for the Nepal orphanage. Plan A was that some friends of theirs were attending and had a baby sitter for their kids and my granddaughter would be with them. Nothing had been confirmed, so he needed a Plan B, just in case.
A few moments ago, he called and said Plan A was a go. However, he did ask for babysitting services for tomorrow night. I will go and do what I did last week. That is, go early and visit the American Legion Hall for a little while and go babysit.
Larryj
Six, I'm glad to hear you've been so flush with success. Groan... Larry, I don't know how you keep up with all those goings on. But it does sound like fun and keeps ya young, right?
I wasn't going to post this as I know you won't have heard about it, but we lost one of our New Castle Police Officers just after midnight last night. First time in almost 40 years. Bad guy was robbing a car parked in front of a house in a nice neighborhood and was stopped by the owner. The dude took off, the police were called and the sector Sargent, who was just moments away, spotted him gave chase on foot and caught him. In the ensuing tussle Sgt. Joe was stabbed in the neck and bled out in seconds before he could be helped by other responding officers. I knew him casually and he was a student of mine in the Police Academy 18 years ago. A terrible thing and we are all sad at heart.
Diane, that is so sad. Even when you don't know the person, just knowing they were doing their job of helping to protect people when they get killed or hurt by someone that has no morals.
Six, that flushing sound is almost like music. I hope your new sewer line will work as good as my leach line has been working, had to pump the septic tank this year, that was the first time in 30 years and they had to add water to pump it. We tend to take that for granted as much as having running water, until it doesn't work.
You betcha Ms. Bear, I do love that sound! Ker-flush! Ker-flush! ;D ;D ;D
We're watching OU and Florida State play football on TV while listening to the sweet sound of rain outside. Good first half for OU!!!! Boomer Sooner!!!!!
I have had lightening tonight. Well, not exactly right here but within a half block. I was in my recliner and while sitting there I can see cars coming down the street through the gap at the edge of the window shade. The lightening struck, I jumped and of course looked towards the window and through that gap I could see flames and sparks. I reached for the telephone and called 911, it was busy, so I called the office number and didn't get an answer. Then I decided maybe I had better get a better look. I got into the wheels, went to the window, raised the shade and by that time there was nothing to see. I still couldn't get an answer at the sheriff's office, so I called Janet. After some time, shorter than it felt to me I'm sure, a big bright fire truck came down the street, then another smaller one and finally a third one. They spent quite a bit of time looking at the old house that I thought had been struck. I don't know what they found, but since they are gone now and there still isn't anything to fight, I will rest easier. I am sure I will check again before I go to bed.
Incidentally, I saw more pretty lights tonight than I have seen since Christmas. I am glad that there wasn't any fire. It was too close to me.
Last week I mentioned about going to Newport and babysitting #3 granddaughter and what a wonderful day it turned out to be. I was invited again yesterday to do the same. I stopped at the American Legion Post and my son, who lives just blocks away, rode his bike down to join me. We had a nice visit, just the two of us, and talked over many things like relatives and how they get on our nerves and how he was doing with his occupation as an independent CPA. But, then it became time to go to his house for my babysitting chore. I use the word chore here because this kid's attitude towards life in general was 180 degrees from last week. She just was not a happy camper most of the day. I made sure she was changed, offered her water and food, tickled her, played peek-a-boo, held her close....................nothing seemed to work. So it was a stressful day compounded by the fact that her parents were an hour late returning. However, she fell asleep around 9:30, they got home around 10, and I made the 45 minute trip home. The excitement................bonding with my son, (we are really close, anyway) and a hug and kiss from my daughter-in-law. That far outweighs having to care for a fussy baby.
Larryj
Well, swash me buckles and shiver me timbers, it's a beautiful day here in the east. ;)
Al and"boat neighbor" next door got together to repair the little drainage swale between the houses that completely washed out and eroded during Irene. We still hear lots of chain saws taking care of tree damage. We were very lucky considering what some areas got. ARRGH! ;D
We got rain yesterday and again this morning, 1.5 inches in all. Now we are only about 28 inches behind.
As soon as it started raining yesterday someone noticed smoke, called the Fire Department and they found someone burning a trash pile of limbs and mattresses in the woods behind their home and told the Fire Department "well, it was raining" They get to see the Judge in a few days, wonder what they will tell him.
To follow up on the lightning strike, here is what happened. The old house that belongs to Rick Jarvis was struck by lightning on the south side. It hit the asbesto siding, knocking the siding about 30 feet. It did not stay on fire which was good. The firemen did a thorough check and were able to leave the old house.
As for not being able to contact the sheriff's office, apparently the 911 system got hit by lightning at the same time. The sheriff's office was able to get that going before the night got too late. I don't know why the regular number wasn't answered, but I can imagine that if the 911 system got hit, the dispatcher was pretty busy trying to figure that out. She could have been on jail check, too.
Lots of excitement for a little while.
We were on the highway in front of P & J's this morning when we had to stop and wait. Turning from hiway 99 onto Washington St. were the big trucks carrying the propellars for the wind turbines. We watched 6 of them turn and there was a 7th one stopped just south of the creek. They were making a wide swerve into Criger's driveway to be able to turn wide enough to clear everything. It was tempting to follow them to see how they maneuvered the turn from Washington to Limestone.
Maurice Perkins has opened up his property .. where they have made a wide road to use so that they don't have to make the sharp corner at the end of Washington street.
I will have to check that out. I never get farther west than Walnut.
I notice this morning that my morning glories have more than one blossom. There are about six blossoms that I can see from the window. I don't know what is on the other side. Maybe there is still time for a real show of sky blue.
No rest for the old and weary......................Granddaughters were here at 6:45, fed them breakfast, took the older one to school at 8:00, came home, ran through the shower and shaved and got the younger one to preschool at 9:00, kept on going to Kaiser to keep my appointment with my Oncologist. Came home, grabbed a sandwich, went to pick up the younger one at 12:30, came back, then went to pick up the other one at 2:20. Whew!!!!!!! Best yet, they both took a nap at the same time and so did Papa. That's exciting!
I got a good report card from the doctor. I get a CT scan every six months and it was due, so I scheduled that and picked up some meds.
Everything is good.
Larryj
good deal LJ, hope your news from Oncology remains good news
That's great news Larry. You are now my fourth friend who has had recent follow up scans, mammogram, etc. following their particular troubles and all were good reports. Very good news!
The Kaiser insurance/medical coverage that been discussed before is fantastic. Everything is located in one place, the hospital. My Oncologist, primary care, pulmonary, etc. are all in one place. The lab, three pharmacies and two different radiology labs are there. My Oncologist makes sure I get a CT scan every six months, a monthly blood test for various reasons and all information is logged into the Kaiser computer system so that everyone who works there has access to any information they are allowed to see. Of course, all doctors have total access. My Oncologist told me yesterday that a pharmacist had sent me an e-mail about a medication which I hadn't even received yet. When I do my monthly blood test the results hit my cell phone (e-mail goes to my cell, also) before I can make the 20 minuted drive home. I feel very confident that my health is in good hands with them.
Another day with the granddaughters...............arrived at 6:45, breakfast and then the oldest goes to school. The youngest does not have preschool today so she will be here with us.
Larryj
Yikes! Just what we don't need, more flooding rain. A tropical kind of system is moving up the east coast.
But today I don't care. My SIL is here from AZ and we're meeting for lunch. Haven't seen her since November. She's on a busy schedule but we'll get a short visit at least. She is such a sweet person.
Before we go off to a Post Polio group meeting ,I'm sitting here wondering if I'm the only one who has had some changes done to my forum home page.The business about how many new members there are has gone, as has the area with my name and photo and the PM"s notification area. One of my posts vanished also and seems to be totally gone. Has something happened or is someone trying to tell me something and I'm just too dense to get it?
Don't know about your post, but you are still there on my computer in the members section. If I click on your name, your profile comes up.
Although my #3 granddaughter turned 1 last Wednesday, the party will be today. My son and daughter-in-law have chosen to have the party at their new rental digs by the bay. A small house, limited parking and a huge guest list. We will go early (starts at 12) and leave early (maybe 2ish or so.) As we are probably the only people over the age of 45 attending, this is more for their crowd so we will put in an appearance and then "get the heck outa Dodge."
However, as has been mentioned too many times, the American Legion Post is just down the street and maybe we will stop there or hang around the beach or the pier and have dinner at the Crab Cooker. Endless possibilities awaits us!
Larryj
It's the forum home page that has changed. I can't click on unread posts any longer. I have to hunt through each thread to try to figure out what is new.The number and names of new members has gone.The alert for a new PM is gone. The sections for announcements and birthdays has moved up to the top, which is very nice.
Any place called the Crab Cooker has got to be good . Crack one for me!
Diane, there is an up/down arrow to the left of the HOME button at top of page. Click it and see if the header (with the new member counter, Show unread posts, etc.) comes back.
Charles
YES! Thank you so much! I feel so much better.I had reached my Peter Principle on what was wrong! :-*
I did go to the festival today. Watched some of the parade, but was more interested in getting a picture of my great-niece on the church float. Then visited some booths, bought a couple of fleece couch throws for Christmas presents, got some Mary Kay, bought some tickets for drawings, (don't guess I won as no one has called me, LOL), and ate a hamburger from one of the stands. The husband bought some onions, peppers, and some homemade canned goods from the daughter's booth. She also makes individual pies with Splenda, which he really likes. Oh, yeah, did the chili cook-off tasting thing. Ate too much. Took a nap and went to church. A good day, all in all.
I forgot. I did buy a couple of jars of honey from Steve. Got the last of last years crop, I think he said. I also bought some mums from the Flint Hills Assembly of God fall plant sale that they had on the courtyard today. Don't know where I will put them, but for now they are on the front porch. I hope they will bloom really pretty.
I'm soooo glad you hurried up and told us that.. I didn't think I was going to be able to sleep tonight wondering what you bought today~~~~ ::) Now I can rest easy knowing that information is storied away in my brain..
;D ;D
Quote from: Janet Harrington on September 24, 2011, 07:57:45 PM
I forgot. I did buy a couple of jars of honey from Steve. Got the last of last years crop, I think he said. I also bought some mums from the Flint Hills Assembly of God fall plant sale that they had on the courtyard today. Don't know where I will put them, but for now they are on the front porch. I hope they will bloom really pretty.
:) i love the honey thats for sure. Unfortuanately the beekeeper will go without any honey this winter. :O Sheesh. Next year though, hopefully we'll have a bumper crop
Kjell's setting up about 15 targets today. We have to practice Cowboy Shooting as we'll be shooting in a big match in California in about 3 weeks. So its a gunpowder and lead day for me today. :)
Love it!
Returned today from a three day outing to Medicine Lodge Kansas for the Peace Treaty Enactment. This only happens every couple of years, and we heard noises that this may be the last one. :'( Memorial Park is located at a natural ampitheater at the confluence of the Medicine River and Elk Creek. It faces south and would get the south wind on most days, but on this day the breeze was in the north and seldom reached any of the attendees. It was hot! And I got sunburned! But it was worth it all, this is a very large production that depicts the history of the area.
On Thursday afternoon, we went to Pratt for a little shopping and a visit to the state fish hatchery and natural history museum there. And on Friday, we visited the Indian encampment at Medicine Lodge then attended the Pageant. We had dinner at a Mexican restraunt in Anthony and found the food to be excellent! Saturday, we headed back to Medicine Lodge for a scenic drive west of the town through the Gypsom Hills and open range. Gorgeous any time you visit. I picked one wildflower that I don't know what it is, but it smells like green beans. I will have to look that up. Then we went back to Medicine Lodge to visit the Mountain Man encampment, we met a lot of interesting people and saw a lot of their crafts. This morning we visited the official State Of Kansas September 11 Memorial Park in Anthony Kansas. This is a sobering and very sad memorial, and the trade center piece just sends it home. Altogether a great weekend, with lots of things to remember!
I had a busy day today! We went to Wichita to church, then to a Chinese buffet for lunch. I tried some new stuff like barbequed chicken foot and sauteed squid. The food tasted good, but they must have put sugar in everything because Will's blood sugar shot sky high! So we learned our lesson about that place. Time for some walking!
We dropped Kyle off at the comic shop for a card tournament and went to check out a used book store. Will found several new books to read. Then it was off to the Pet Store across the way. What a neat place! I got to pet beautiful bunnies, there was even a chocolate bunny! Then I played with the ferrets. These had beautifully marked coats and were very well fed-they all had round little tummies. But the highlight of the day was getting to see a sting ray! Not only did I see it, I petted it's "nose"!!!! It was truly awesome! It was a very small one, maybe a foot long. It would come to the surface of the tank wanting to get petted. Once you touched it, it would ruffle (can't think of any other way to describe it) it's fin at you, spraying a little water at ya. God makes the most wonder creatures!
After we picked up Kyle we were off to the Dillons store in Andover. I have NEVER seen anything like this store. Really, there are almost too many things to choose from there! We did our shopping and went over to the Deli/Bakery section to pick out something for supper. I got to watch the Sushi chef make me a crunchy dragon roll to take home. Kyle got some spicy beef and rice with some crab rangoon. Will found him some chicken wings and a nice pea salad. Everyone was happy!
Got home and got all the stuff we bought put away. Ahhhhh....my comfy chair was calling me! So I settled in with my crunchy dragon and had a lovely supper. Whew! What a day! : )
Sixguns... I've been to the Peace Treaty events and the ranch rodeo in medicine lodge.. and it is awesome..
farmgal.... sounds like you had a wonderful day! The descriptive narrative was excellent.. . as was your Sixdogs..
and yes~~ all Chinese restaurants have a sugar glaze of some kind on everything except their egg drop soup. Thats the only thing I can eat if I go to one.
Quote from: farmgal67357 on September 25, 2011, 11:04:59 PM
After we picked up Kyle we were off to the Dillons store in Andover. I have NEVER seen anything like this store. Really, there are almost too many things to choose from there! We did our shopping and went over to the Deli/Bakery section to pick out something for supper. I got to watch the Sushi chef make me a crunchy dragon roll to take home. Kyle got some spicy beef and rice with some crab rangoon. Will found him some chicken wings and a nice pea salad. Everyone was happy!
That is a lovely store, isn't it! :D We do most of our shopping here in town, but that Dillons has soooo much. Our joke is we can't walk into the store without spending $50. Jim and I've gone on a couple of dates, where we simply sit in their coffee area and watch the people. We usually meet someone we know.
The birthday party for #3 went very well. There were over 80 people invited. 60 said they would be there. As it turns out only about 40 actually showed up. And, people arrived at different times so it wasn't crowded like I thought it was going to be. Granddaughters #2 and #1 were already there and chomping at the bit to go over to the beach and play. It is a small beach, not more than 20 yards wide and maybe 30 yards long between the boat slips. My daughter-in-law had set up a shade cover although there wasn't much sun. So I took them down to the beach to watch them until my son-in-law finally came down there. I watched the boats for a while and then went back to the house. #3 was asleep on the patio when we got there, but by the time I got back she was awake and there was a great deal of holding and hugging and passing her around. Many of my DIL's family were there, some from as far away as Toronto, Canada, (half-sister) and two other relatives from San Francisco. We stayed long enough for some presents to be opened and then left. I had thought we would stop at the Legion on the way out, but there was a private party going on, so we went home.
That was Saturday. My wife's cousin also had a birthday last week and so we went back down to Newport yesterday. My son and DIL and #3 met us at the Crab Cooker restaurant for lunch and then on to the Legion Post. We sat out on the patio with libations and gave her cards and cut a small birthday cake for all but me (can't eat wheat.) This is whale watching season here, so there were a lot of big tour boats going out to see the whales. Someone at the table next to us had gone on one, but didn't get to see any whales. There was a band playing music from the 70's and 80's. We went back to their house and picked up some cooking pots we had left there and some leftover food to take home. They had the party catered and there was a lot of food left over.
This morning I was up early as usual. I had scheduled a CT scan for 7:20 and got there around 7:00 and got in right away. The actual test wasn't supposed to be until 9:20 (gotta give the barium some time to get into the body), but I was in the machine by 8:15 and home by 8:45. Only thing on the agenda today is to get some new tires for the wife's car. No baby sitting today.
Larry
I wonder if I stared a business taking people out to watch the whale watching boats I could make a go of it. ;D
The boat to watch the whale watchers boats sounds like fun, could be a profitable adventure.
The beach sounds wonderful, just can't get too enthused about the Gulf here in Texas. It isn't the Pacific. I wanted to go to Georgia and spend some time on the beach on the Atlantic side but haven't made it yet.
Quote from: Teresa on September 26, 2011, 07:51:44 AM
Sixguns... I've been to the Peace Treaty events and the ranch rodeo in medicine lodge.. and it is awesome..
farmgal.... sounds like you had a wonderful day! The descriptive narrative was excellent.. . as was your Sixdogs..
and yes~~ all Chinese restaurants have a sugar glaze of some kind on everything except their egg drop soup. Thats the only thing I can eat if I go to one.
Another reason she won't eat Chinese is because she thinks they serve cats and rats. Just kidding. Keep that broom stick at home.
We had a Chinese restaurant three blocks from our home in Parsons. We visited them so much, we felt like part of the family! There's Peter, the owner, his mom (we call her grandma), his sister and her husband and their three boys, Stephen, Timmy, and Kyle. Their food never made us sick, their style was more like home cooking and that's why we liked it so much. We always visit them when we take Kyle back to Parsons to see his dad every other weekend. There are 3 little boys that I have to hug! They really spoiled us...... ;D
Back From Lake Tahoe today. Had a great time, in fact the weather was so good and the forecast that it will continue for several more weeks, I think I will be going back in mid October for a men only trip. My link is to pictures I posted from one of my previous trips a few years ago. I will post pic.'s from this trip and the mid Oct. trip later.
Quote from: dnalexander on September 04, 2009, 07:24:57 PM
I'm spending the next week at Lake Tahoe. Here are some pictures of what I am looking at while here. I will try and post some of my pictures if I can get them digitized. Hope everyone has a great labor day.
click on the header Quote from: dnalexander on September 04, 2009, 08:24:57 pm above and it will talke you to previous pic.s of where I was. Pictures of the current trip and the one mid Oct. to follow.
Tip to anyone interested in going to Lake Tahoe. After Labor Day and before Halloween is a great time. Generally good, warm, weather, cheaper rates, less crowds.
David
I created a ghost to guard my front steps.
Bud adopted him.
As usual, the second one posted before the first one.
Very good Wilma! 8) 8) :o
I just got off the phone with my nephew whom I had not had contact with for about 20 years. he kind of dropped out of sight after his mothers' death. It was just great to talk to him and find that he is doing well, living life like he wants to. They live in Colorado, Berthoud to be exact. it looks like beautiful country to me. Thanks JoEllen, I owe you one!
Tough morning; my little Jack Russell did not feel well yesterday and I intended to take her to the vet this afternoon. I found her unresponsive and barely breathing about ten this morning, and although Julie Fecther met me at the clinic for an emergency call, Trixie died on the way to the hospital. She was about 13 years old, and such a good dog. She was healthy all her life and we speculate that she may have had a cancer that bled out. Please say a little prayer for me, I am so sad right now. :'( :'(
Oh,my...I'm so sorry. I know how much that hurts. You said she had always been healthy, so she slipped away on her own terms. A big hug and a prayer for you all. :'( :-*
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved pet. May she be at peace...............
Edie, I am so sorry for your loss. When we lose one of our pets, it hurts almost as much as when our child dies.
I remember the Rainbow Bridge poem and will Google it up and reread it as many times as I can until I am soothed.
Remember Trixie will be waiting for you with the rest who have crossed over. Just think of that picture............them sitting on the other side as you cross over. Beautiful and peaceful. You are loved Edie. lean on us and Your Savior!
Hugs from me.
Memory Eternal for your little Trixie! And I ask God's comfort for you during this sad time.
(((((HUGS)))))
Lisa
So sorry to hear this Edie. I know it has been a tough time losing some of your beloved pets.
So sorry, Edie for the loss of your friend. We all know that she had a good home and a loving mother.
Thank you all for the condolences. I am very sad to lose her, but happy that she did not suffer for a long while when her time came. She was such a good dog! :'(
I just had a bit of excitement; I was sitting here talking to my long lost neice and a little bity o'possum peeked around the corner of the family room at me. I had my back door open since it is such a nice night, and he apparently came in for supper. Ollie ran him back into the kitchen (thanks Ollie), and I blocked off the kitchen door and called 911. Elk County LEO came within a few minutes and grabbed the little guy out of a storage area. He is small but still wanting to bite the leather glove that caught him. Thanks guys! 8) 8)
The pet store we went to that had the sting ray also had opossums for sale as pets! They weren't our kind of opossum though, I think they were from Africa or something. They were cute with their long little noses!
Lisa
Just spied a second O'possum that looks like a litter mate of the first. I did not call 911 tis time as he went behind the washer dryer set, and I don't want that all torn apart if at all possible. Again I blocked off the kitchen so they cannot get into the rest of the house, opened the back door and turned out the light. Hope they don't have too big a party in there. I hate cleaning up broken glass! Hoping that the call of the wild does the trick and he just goes on home to watch the news or something. And yes, Lisa, these guys are really cute: in someone elses kitchen instead of mine!
Edie, I am so sorry to hear about your little dog. They become such a big part of our lives and give us so much.
So sorry about Trixie. Know that she had the best possible home ever. Thinking of you.
Edie,did your guest leave?
As far as I can tell, he left before bedtime last night. But I kept the kitchen blocked off all night just in case. I will need to keep my back door closed at night from now on, I don't know how many are in a litter of O'Possums but I do know that there are at least two.
I'm not sure either, but I did see one mom that had 8 hanging all over her. They were still little so they were cute.I don't know how she managed after they got bigger.
These guys are about 10 to 12 inches long not counting tails, so are just young and stupid enough to come into a house where there are dogs and cats. I am pretty certain that they had passed right by the tomcat who is getting pretty lazy. Ollie about had a conniption fit when he saw the first one. I locked him up before the deputies came; he has no sense when he is after something and is just as likely to run it up your leg as anywhere. I hope that I have seen the last of them anyway.
I am off to Newport again. I was supposed to go yesterday, but had to run some errands and one of those was to the pharmacy. There were meds for me and my wife. The pharmacist messed up the order on my wife's meds so I had to wait a little longer than usual. By the time I got home, it was 2 PM and I wanted to eat lunch and take a nap. Plus, it is a 45 minute drive to his house, and there was nothing going on at the American Legion Post. So I called and promised to come down today. This is not a baby sitting trip, just some time with my son and daughter-in-law and GD #3. My wife, having fallen a few days ago and injuring herself......again, (last time she fell on her knees and that has about cleared up) this time landing on the floor while reaching for the ceiling fan chain in our bedroom. She grabbed for the chain, lost her balance and hit the floor on her left side. She cut her face near her left eyebrow, bruised some ribs on the left side and banged her left knee. Today the knee is better, she has a lot of tenderness in her ribs and the cut is already starting to heal so that she may not need a band aid on it today. I will be flying solo today as she is too sore to make the trip. That's okay. A couple of times that I have gone recently, I have stopped at the American Legion Post and my son has met me there and we got to talk, just he and I, kinda like father-son bonding all over again. There is nothing like sitting on the patio with your son and a couple of drinks watching the boats go in and out, kayakers, board riders, the usual and unusual beach fashions, the band playing music from the 70's and 80's and a bunch of good ole boys (and a few women) sitting around having a good time. I am starting to pant. I had better go eat my breakfast and get ready and go! My wife was insisting yesterday that I go, but I just didn't want to take the time to go. I kidded her about spoiling her date with her boyfriend. She wasn't laughing............. :P ::)
Larryj
I'm sorry to hear your wife fell again, but am glad she is nothing more than sore from it. Maybe you should make that chain longer. Enjoy your trip.
We had a yard work day yesterday Al was feeling good so we did some much needed pruning and weed pulling and cut some fire place wood from a big branch we cut out of one of our Maples. The wood will go to a neighbor since we won't need firewood any more...if they ever get here to put in the gas log.They got behind during all the storms.
It only got up to 64 yesterday and today is only 53, so fall has definitely arrived. Good football weather. Time to start taking in the house plants I guess. Later today I'll finish stripping what's left in the garden. Very depressing.
We've has some migrating hummers coming through, but our main family left a week ago when the wind changed from the south west to the north east. I actually got to see them go as a group.They came as a family one last time in the early evening to tank up and then took off together. I'd never seen them do that before, but they didn't show up the next morning so they definitely did go.
Chain is long enough. She is blind in one eye, no depth perception to speak of, just missed and lost her balance. Objects appear to be closer to her than they actually are. She is okay to drive as long as that is the case. Sometimes when she's driving we stop two car lengths back at stop lights until she realizes how far back she is by looking at the cars next to us. She is a good driver. However, because I have two eyes and can see well, she gasps when I drive cuz it looks like I am going to hit something or someone. I usually just let her drive. Saves a lot of wear and tear on the marriage.
It wasn't a good year for the tomatoes this year. She says she didn't feed them like she should have and that is why. And this is the time of the year that the oranges stop growing here in this neighborhood, so very few oranges on the tree. Come November they will kick right in again. Ours are more of the juicing type and I like to make home made orange juice for the kids. They love it.
Larryj
Quite some time ago we were talking about morning glories and how late they bloom. Well, mine are blooming. Were they worth waiting for?
Wilma it was definitely worth waiting on, I love Morning Glories, and so do the Humming Birds.
Wilma, your Morning Glories are beautiful!
Myrna
Those are beautiful. Well worth waiting for.
Your morning glories are very pretty, that is a beautiful shade of blue. I used to have wild morning glories but haven't seen any for a long time. Noticed this morning that my confederate rose has one bloom on it, thought the heat had killed it because there are so few leaves on it.
Your Heavenly blue are beautiful. Mine gave up the ghost last month. Only the little white flowers bloomed and then the vine died.
I will do it again next year. I have noticed all the bloomers are doing just what they are suppose to now. NON of us, flowers or people liked that terribly hot summer. But, all are blooming right now.
Oh, today my apartment got a wonderful cleaning, and I got the laundry done. Did the flower beds and patio yesterday. Now, I can relax until time to start raking. Lord, I hope it isn't that cool till next month.
But, we will see.
Rain can happen anytime. Seems all the towns/people have plans for the weekend and too many of the last weekends have been just fine. You know we can't be lucky all the time. Sigh!
Judy.....I really like your new profile picture.
Those are very pretty, however; I don't think they are as lush vine wise as they were last year. Last year they came almost to the ground or at least that is how I remember it. Very, very pretty. I love morning glories.
Quote from: Jo McDonald on October 05, 2011, 04:18:18 PM
Judy.....I really like your new profile picture.
Judy, Myrna and I agree with Jo, we really like your new picture, you look really good in it.
Thank you for the compliments. It is rare that I take a nice picture.
This one was at the wedding last May. I did learn how to crop and the like
from facebook. TY!
That is a very nice photo Judy. You look so happy.
Went to a second funeral today. Bought new toaster as mine finally died. Just finished reading "Search for Solutions. The future of Rural Kansas" Very interesting. The Farm Bureau did a nice job with their report.
Now off to get our flu shots.
Put in a successful day at our garage sale. Lots of customers. Saw some old friends that I don't get to see very often. I am tired, but not too tired to do it again tomorrow. Of course, I couldn't do it without my daughters. They are almost trained good enough to take care of it without me now.
Glad to hear you were successful with your sale. I assume you pay your help well? What kinds of things sell best for you?
Oh, as we were pulling out of the ER parking lot after getting our flu shots we waited for a car to go by and pulled in behind a car with Kansas plates. Don't see that very often.
We have a lot of kid's clothing this year and it sold good today. Books are always a big sale. The stuffed toys went really well, too. We don't price things so high that people feel like they can't afford them. At 25 cents a toy, they can buy several. Saturdays are usually the best for books.
Hubby and I will be out and about, checking out the rummage sales. We'll have to stop by and say hi to Wilma!
Lisa
This is the weekend for the PRCA rodeo not far from us. We usually always go if we're healthy. It is held in the City of Industry, just south of us about 10 miles away. It is an open air arena, but covered. There are many food booths with the favorite being the bbq smoked ribs and steaks. For many years, my son worked for an accounting firm who is one of the sponsors for the rodeo and he got us free tickets and entrance into the private building where lunch and beer and wine was served to the participants, be they vendors or sponsors or employees, etc. He doesn't work there anymore so now we have to pay our way and no free lunch. Most of the money taken in is given to children's charities. It's a fun time and I look forward to it. The first time my daughter-in-law went with us she noticed that I was tearing up when the rider carrying the flag came into the arena and rode around and then stopped for the national anthem. She asked my son later if I was crying. He told her, "Nah, he just gets emotional when they do that. It's no big deal. Something about being a veteran or some such thing. Happens all the time."
The big problem is: There is a night performance tonight and a matinee performance tomorrow. We much prefer the Sunday afternoon rodeo, but have made plans to go to Newport Beach on Sunday. So should we cancel our trip to Newport and go to the rodeo, or, maybe, invite our son and family to come up for the rodeo instead, or, forget about the rodeo altogether? Decisions, decisions............gives me something to think about today outside of reading all the good stuff on the forum. :laugh:
Larryj
Another successful day of garage sale. Almost as good as yesterday was. We are closed now and most of the leftovers are packed either to go to the DAV or for another sale. My garage will soon be mine again. This was a big job this year, but one of my daughters had a lot of things she needed to get rid of. Next sale won't be as big but probably nicer and, of course, there will always be the books as long as I and two of my daughters are buying and reading.
Just had a call from Janet and she reported that it is raining. I haven't checked to see if she is lying to me or not. I hope not.
Steve just said so too.I hope it really is, I know you need it.
Our son and daughter-in-law came over this afternoon and watched the OU massacre of Texas football game with us. Boomer Sooner! This evening it is raining (answered prayers!!!!!) and Rodney and I will watch some more football to finish a relaxing Saturday. Good times...........
Well, the question at hand went before the board of directors. Chairwoman of the board (wife) decided to opt out of the rodeo this year and keep our previously made commitment to go to Newport Beach tomorrow. There are only two members on the board, but the chairwoman get two votes so the decision is made. My daughter called this morning about GD#1's missing coat. The coat had been missing since last week and she felt it must have been left at school and, "Dad, would you go to the office when you take her to school and check the lost and found?" Which I did. No coat. So she called to tell me that in going through the granddaughter's clothes hamper it was buried at the very bottom. She called to apologize. No apologies necessary, things happen. I informed her of the rodeo and she said she knew, but they had decided not to go this year. I have not mentioned the rodeo to my son because one, I don't think he would want to go and, two, I would rather go to the beach myself, anyhow. Selfish, yeah, I know. But, what the hey, I am the family patron and I can do what I want, when I want, where I want, and how I want.........................................
with the approval of the Chairwoman of the Board. ::)
Larryj
I'm watching the crew using the ditch witch to run the new gas line across the back yard to put in our new fireplace insert and gas log. It's beautiful weather to do it and the dirt is perfect to dig up. Hope they can finish and have it inspected tomorrow. Big rain due again on Wednesday.
Sounds like everyone had a great weekend! Judy, your new pic is great! Wilma, I am envious of your morning glories! I had an awesome weekend, with lots of activities. Thursday we went to West Mineral and toured Big Brutus, the big shovel. Then we drove around and visited some of the fishing lakes in the Mined Land wildlife area. We also looked at one of the cabins for rent at the trout lake. Friday, we went to Caney to visit the White Tigers, but it was closed for the season except for Saturday. We did have a nice visit with the owner and his monkey who was helping him drive the tractor while he cleaned a pond. Then we went to Dewey Ok. to tour the Tom Mix museum, very interesting with lots of memorabilia, and I learned a lot I did not know. From there we drove to Pawhuska via Bartlesville and visited the small casino there. I had received some birthday money last month, and was able to increase it once again, so we took the winnings and went to supper at the 160 cafe in Burden. I always like to see the expression on someones' face when they see the size of the chicken fried steak they serve there. We split one and still had plenty to take home with us. On Saturday, we took the Miata, and with the top down drove down the river road to the bridge, then went back to Longton to check out the Bow Shoot there. We did not know that this takes place in the woods so you cannot see what is going on. Saturday night we went to Merle & Connie Hays' business appreciation fish fry that they throw every year for the customers of their gas station. The fish, mountain oysters, ham& beans, dozens of homemade pies served by our hosts and all the pot luck dishes provided by all the guests made this a true feast. I could barely walk going out of there. Sunday we took a long drive through and south of Grenola, and across the low water crossing on the Caney. Then we went to Newkirk for another casino visit, but it was crowded and we suffered some losses. But we had great fun all weekend and hope to do it again before long. I need to rest up a bit first. ;) PS The trees are absolutely beautiful!
I am sorry that everybody is having such a dull time. There doesn't seem to be anything exciting happening to anyone. Is it the weather, the time of year or what do you think it is?
I just finished up some more kids' fire safety programs.That's enough excitement for one day. I'm tired.
Wilma, I have been busy for a change and just haven't had time. Weekend was busy with the Bow-Shoot
we had a carry in dinner at church Sunday and met a visiting pastor........then Monday I washed and walked dogs and
then played catch up from weekend. Tuesday besides normal stuff had a meeting with a fellow church member, then
Wednesday I had eye doctor appointment in Caney and spent another dollar or so in WalMart......bought gas..etc.Left home at 9 and didn't get home till almost 3 and I went to bed soon after 8....YES 8! and slept till 5
Today I have mopped floors, ran sweeper, ironed the wash from earlier in week and walked to senior center for flu and pneumonia shot, got mail, walked dogs and then forgot to go get milk, Saw the truck and went back to store..
WHEE, I am tired. Now, I am catching up with computer again and feel a nap coming on. Now ask me again why I haven't been here..........LOL it is wonderful being tired cause I actually did something...not just sat around.
Your turn!
I spent the entire day at St. Joseph's Hospital in Wichita. We left home at 6:00 this morning and got back about 4:00 this afternoon. Very exciting day. I was unconscious for a portion of it and the rest of the time I was either being prepared for surgery or being encouraged to rejoin the conscious. I had my gall bladder removed. The accompanying photo will show you why.
Except for a sore spot on my upper abdomen, I am feeling quite well. Sorry the picture is blurry. I didn't manage the closeup right.
YIKES! I bet you do feel better! Stay well.... :)
Lisa
Wilma, you didn't even tell you were going to have surgery. So glad you did so good and feel so well, I am surprised they let you come home so soon.
Hope you will take it easy for a few days.
Note to self............sign onto Forum before dinner. Yuck.....Glad you are doing okay, Wilma. I am sure you will feel a lot better.
Tomorrow my son-in-law will come to pick up some things for Goodwill. Our quest to clean the garage is coming along and there just happened to be an electronic waste pickup going on this weekend so some old radios, TV etc. went to them. Then it is off to the Celiac Disease support meeting and lunch.
Sunday, our daughter and granddaughters will be going to Newport so we will go also. One of those times when all of us get together. Of course, the two older GDs are only interested in going to the beach down the street, but it will be a good time.
Larryj
Wilma good for you.You must have had the "button hole" surgery that is downright civilized as compared to the kind from long ago involving that long 6'' incision and the drains and at least 4 days in the hospital. My one girlfriend had the modern kind not long ago and went back to work the next day at her desk job. Take it easy for a couple of days just because you can.
We call it the "band aid method". I will be removing the band-aids in a little bit. The reason I didn't say anything is because it sounds so piddling beside the problems others are having. Let's all continue our good thoughts and prayers for these people.
Wilma, any kind of procedure/surgery may seem "piddling" to others, but, when it's you it's happening to, it is no longer "piddling!" Take care, and I hope you recover quickly.
That's so right Bonnie. Unless you really are "piddling".... ;D.... it's no laughing matter to the person having the procedure. You have such a good attitude though, and that helps a lot. A big, but gentle hug is on it's way to you.
Wilma, that photo you posted looked like you were building a rock garden in your interior body....
Goodness, I'm sure you feel sooooooooooo much better. I'm glad everything went well, and hopefully it will continue to do so.
Jo, I do feel better and I didn't think that it was bothering me that much.
Larry, I could have posted a photo of the gall bladder, in situ, or after extraction, opened and the stones on display. Would either of those have been better?
Back home again. A bunch of us gathered at noon for the memorial bell ringing, including pulls for the 6 firefighters from Kansas that lost their lives in 2010. Then we bailed out of town ( It's UD parents weekend) and went to a good diner south of the football stadium . While we were eating, a group came in, set up and starting playing good accordion polka music. I regretted not ordering cabbage rolls and coffee! ;D ;D ;D
Wilma, you have to put those gall stones in a medicine bag now for safe keeping.
Good going Wilma.
Dang, I spent 11 days in St Joseph's Hospital, Wichita, in 1976 for gall bladder surgery.
Kept the stones but dont know what happened to them.
Wilma, It isn't that the picture bothers me, it was just my timing of signing on to the Forum that bothered me! ;D
We went to the beach yesterday as planned. Our daughter opted not to come as GD#2 had a slight cold and she did not want to take the chance of spreading it around to the rest of us. I think it would have been okay because we had been with her all week and we haven't caught anything. But, my daughter didn't want to take the chance. My son's best friend and his family (wife and three kids) did come down and it was the first time that we got to see their new son who is 12 weeks old. My son barbecued some ribs, turkey burgers and some kind of ugly fish for dinner. DIL fixed a side dish or two and we sat on the patio and had dinner. I stayed away from the fish (just too ugly) settled for the delicious ribs and a turkey patty. It was all good. After dinner, they were headed to the fun zone down the street and we came home. A good day.
Today (and right after I type this) I will go over to the hospital for my monthly blood test in preparation for my monthly visit to the Oncologist. I see her every four weeks and get a shot in the behind which prohibits recurrence. The blood test is to check that I don't have a recurrence of cancer. Every year that goes by since my colon surgery lessens the chance of recurrence. So far, so good. It has been three years.
Larryj
Great photo of the little ones.Good luck with those tests and appointments.... and just what was so ugly about that poor fish!? What kind was it anyway? :-\
I just got back to Moline after a fun filled weekend in Oklahoma. I learned some things and saw some things and generally had a great time. Loyal Oklahoma has only had its' name since WWI, since it was originally named a german name, the citizens of that town voted to rename the town Loyal as a poke at the Kaiser. I found the Cimmarron River to be beautiful in its' own way, dozens of small channels winding through the red shale. it would be a bird watchers' paradise. I saw three different cranes as I crossed this morning. Friday and Saturday was filled with touring, I found Roman Nose park to be a big surprise, a little citified for my taste but a fun place for lots of folks and many many were using the park that day. There were horses to rent, bikes to rent, boats to rent, fishing poles to rent, tents to rent, cabins to rent, lodges to rent, miniature golf to play, and trout to catch. The lake is spring fed so is cold enough to support the trout. The place was crawling with scouts and seniors alike. Friday evening we went for a long walk, and Saturday evening we went to spot the deer as they came out to feed on the alfalfa and wheat fields. We saw about two dozen of them. We had dinner on Sunday with friends and spent the evening playing Yahtzee. Lots of fun and I managed to win two games. Not any skill, just dumb luck. A great weekend!
Diane, my son wasn't real sure what kind it was. We were guessing rock cod. It was black and long (about 12 inches) with a big head. As I said, I didn't eat any other than a bite to taste. He and his wife tend to use a lot of garlic when they cook so it was smothered in small pieces of garlic.
I did change the title of the profile picture, but the picture itself didn't take. I will try it again. Unless it is somewhere else on the forum and I can't find it. It is a picture of all three granddaughters. It might be too big, I don't know. Wait and see I guess. I probably didn't do it right (obviously)!
Larryj
I sat outside on my lovely front porch in the cool air and enjoyed a beverage with my hubby!
Sometimes, that's enough...... :)
Lisa
Enjoying a beautiful fall day after spending more time on fire prevention.
Al is redoing the bathroom off the bedroom and isn't happy with the paint. He says it's streaky and doesn't cover. Considering what he paid for it, it should put itself on!
He just put in a new energy efficient taller toilet, so two of our three are now water savers.
I just signed a new contract with Newark Charter. Al and I are going to be the owners reps. for the new Newark Charter Jr/ Senior High School. A really good company that we have worked with before got the construction bid so we are really pleased. We hope to open Sept. 2013. We have a big kick off meeting on Oct.27.
I was just curious, so I looked up Newark Charter's "Global Report Card." Tops in reading with 93% and third in math with 85%. Pretty good for a school that gets its kids by lottery, not by grades. The kid's parents get a lot of the credit. They really support the teachers and make the school part of their family.
The teachers can't do it all. The parents time spent with the kids makes a big difference.
Just finished my bathroom this week and really like the new taller toilet, only about an inch taller but is nicer to the knees. I even made two sets of curtains so I can change the flowers and curtains when I need a change. Won't tell you what color I painted part of the cabinets in the kitchen, I am afraid my kids are going to want to commit me when they see it.
Purple? Black? Gotta know.
Hey! Now you have to tell me or I won't be able to sleep. Starbucks brown? Dole yellow? Tropicana orange? scrapple speckled? grapefruit pink?
Okay, Sunflower Yellow. My curtains in my kitchen and dining room have a blue background with sunflowers and red and orange zinnas. Pretty fall colors but I picked the brightest shade instead of the one with a little more brown it it. If I get tired of it I can always paint it something else.
Don't know if I can put a picture on here or not. Will try. Maybe someone can tell me how.
I love yellow. I once painted all my window and door trim in the kitchen a bright yellow. Then I made blue curtains. The floorcovering (linoleum) was a blue, yellow and white plaid pattern. It was an old-fashioned kitchen, no cabinets or sink; no running water. The windows were regular house windows that came to within 12 inches of the floor.
Many years later I had kitchen cabinets, different house. We had bought some plywood and had cabinets built to fit the kitchen. The lumber yard 50 miles away, mistakenly gave us a couple of sheets of birch. Lovely lumber and the carpenter loved it. But then I covered everything with blue paint.
Take pride in your paint job and enjoy it. It is yours and no one else has to live with it. If they don't like it, they don't have to stay and you ocan change it any time you want.
It is only the cupboards and windows on one wall. The cupboards are the original ones that were built when the house was built in 1942. I didn't paint the newer cupboards that my late husband built for me. They are stained and still look real good. The kitchen and dining room are one room but real long so the color does brighten that end and I am getting used to it, liking it better every day.
Now if the electrictian would get back here and finish putting in the new outlets and but in the heat lamp in the bathroom. The new electric stove should be delivered this week. Next is organizing the back room so I can find my fabric without tearing everything up when I want to sew.
All the things I have put off when I was working I am finally getting to do.
I couldn't figure out how to put the picture on.
I like yellow too. My previous kitchen had cheery yellow walls and the downstairs powder room here does too.
This yellow is a bit more than a cheery yellow. I am beginning to like it though. It is kind of "you have to see it to believe it". I have never had anything but white in the kitchen so it is really different for me.
It has become a topic for discussion among some of my friends.
Nothing wrong with yellow........Unless you are my mother..............she hated yellow with a passion.
she saw yellow on any of us and she would go ape! Dad bought her a yellow blouse and she let him have it
and when she died and I was going through her jackets to find one to wear when I was up there, he still
commented on how she hated yellow and gave him "HECK!" when he slipped and bought it.
I once liked terra-cotta..........well it looked nice on the outside of a house, or even in flower-pots.....It did not go
well in a kitchen...............which, I got bored and couldn't sleep so one night I started painting my built-in's a nice
terra-cotta that I had on hand and yes it was small enough that it was done in a couple of hours. NOW, I should say I
was renting and the landlord was ok with me painting.......but, after the fact none of us could stand it........Big Mistake.
Terra cotta is nice in a small spot, not a whole kitchen.
You paint what ever you like, I can't have any color but government white here and altho they say I can repaint if I want, my arms and hands aren't able to hold a brush long enough and not my forte`this place hasn't had a redo since I moved in that was 1992 and it has been lived in....LOL
Enjoying the heck out of all of your postings this morning. Thanks for the ride-along.
Ms Bear, let me see if I can help you with the picture. First, the picture has to be in a file that you can access from the forum. The same one you use for attaching pictures to your e-mails should work.
Next, the picture needs to be sized. I use my Picture-It program. It has a "save or send" selection with a web ready. Mine gives me several choices for the size and I choose the full page selection. Now that the picture is ready in the accessible file:
Get on the forum, select your thread (preferably this one), select reply like you were going to type a reply, go down below to Additional Options, skip to Attach, click on Browse. This should bring up your list of pictures to select from. If it doesn't, then I am lost. Select your picture, then click on Post. That should do it. It works for me except when I want to post more than one picture, then I always get the second one posted before the first one. Some day I will figure that out, too.
Yellow is one of my favorite colors! When I was in highschool, I bought one of those nylon fleece jackets in a pretty clear yellow. I loved that jacket and wish I could find another like it. I worked in a restraunt downtown in Wichita that was a hangout for the police department. Those guys all called me 'Sunshine', they were all good to me. Yellow was 'out' for many years but I see it making a comeback. Hooray! :laugh: :laugh:
Wilma, I will have to try that when I get back. Have to go to the museum for a couple of hours. Six, my cupboards are kind of the color of you profile picture.
Judy, my living room is trimmed in Terra Cotta. Not sure how much longer it will be that color though.
I was going to trim the bathroom in Cranberry but haven't made up my mind on that.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day.
Today has been a beautiful day here in Elk County. Still dry, but it couldn't have been any better otherwise. I was able to get outdoors and take care of some chores that had to wait. Hated to come in, but there was a bluebird waiting for me to get out of sight so he could have a bath. On top of a beautiful day, we hear that Karen came through her surgery in fine shape. I think God must be looking out for us down here.
I hope this works, the first one was to large.
And that was so easy. Thankyou Wilma.
What a beautiful kitchen. Nice picture and, naturally, nice colors. :D :D :D
I was hoping to get rid of the green ceramic tile that is older than I am, that is old, but will have to live with it for a while longer. Really wanted to get a double sink too. Am so happy with the new back door and redo on the old bathroom that I will survive with the green. Had to have the new back door, the old one was not secure at all, could have kicked it in myself.
I like it. So bright and cheery. When you get rid of the green, what color do you want?
I like!! :D :D
Anything except ceramic tile that is older than I am. I am retired, I think it should be too. I have been looking at Home Depot and there is so much to choose from. Don't know if it will ever happen, I want a double sink and the counter isn't wide enough for the newer sinks so the whole bottom cupboard will have to come out. Maybe in a couple of years.
Next big job will be getting the exterior painted. Hope to get at least part of the kids all home at one time for that. Not going to hold my breath on that one either. They are so scattered out and busy. Last time they were all home was when my husband died in 2004. We all have good intentions but usually work interferes. Just thankful they are able to get home when they do. I did get to see all of them this summer, just not at the same time.
Saturday, I traveled to Missouri and attended my oldest great-nieces wedding. Nothing makes you feel old than watching your sister walk down the aisle to watch her granddaughter get married. Now, that makes me old. It was a nice little wedding and everyone looked beautiful, especially the bride. I spent the night with the bride's mother, then had breakfast with them before heading back to good old Elk County. It was a great weekend.
Janet, I am glad you had a good time and got to attend the wedding but you are right about how old it makes you feel to watch the babies all grown up and getting married. I hope you got to take lots of pictures and enjoyed your visit.
A friend of mine is showing off pictures of her new greatgranddaughter that is almost 6 months old. I have greatgrandkids already in school.
I'm taking a short break from reading several hundred fire prevention essays before my eyes cross. If I read Stop Drop and Roll one more time I may scream! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
LOL at Diane or with.........I just callled time -out from my winterization on my apartment.
Got the first layer of plastic on my main windows. Found out during the last cool-front that it
was very drafty around the window and learned last year that plastic on the inside works
well and with the new insulated drapes (well they are those thingys that look like foil but are suppose to
block out the cold, we will see, cheap enough for me) and with my duct and scotch and masking tape and newspaper
maybe I can wait a few weeks to do the rest.
I never did warm up last year and for a 3 room apartment my bills were very steep....One was over 80$ and maybe others don't think that is dear, but with my fixed income, it is.
Got that chore done and now willl spend the rest of the day enjoying the weather. Walking will be a good thing, once I convince my knees that I am through with the ladder and quit!
Judy, doesn't the housing authority take care of caulking the windows, etc? I hate it that anyone is cold during the winter.
Today has been nice enough except for the wind, but yesterday was a day to remember. We left Howard in the fog but ran out of it about half way to 400. The pockets and streams of fog with the sunlight showing through it or reflecting off it was so entrancing that I forgot that I had a camera in my pocket. I missed a really good photo op.
We were headed to a 1:30 doctor's appointment, so were going to use the intervening time for several stops we needed to make. Every stop we made, we found what we wanted, were in and out in a matter of minutes and wound up with time to spare. Got to the doctor's office half an hour before appointment time, got right in and was half way across Wichita by 1:30. The purpose of the visit was the follow-up of the gall bladder surgery a week and a half ago. Every thing was good, the doctor told me that my liver was in such good condition that I needed to start imbibing to bring it down to normal for my age. Had a good drive home. Am a bit tired to day, but looking forward to the rain that they are talking about for tonight.
I had put my ghost outside and tried to anchor him. When we got home he was listing pretty badly, so this morning I went out with some wire and wire cutters and corrected his stance. Also, added a necktie to his attire. So far he is still standing straight in spite of the strong wind we have this morning.
Imbibing what, Wilma? :o ;D
Larryj
He didn't specify so I am sticking to water and coffee.
Oh me, oh my, I am not just a useless, unneeded old woman anymore. This great grandma has been called upon to alter a costume that was made for a 9 year old and a 12 year old wants to wear it again. The grandma made it for the 9 year old and the 12 year old wants to wear it this year. Grandma is too far away to make the alterations in time for when it is needed so this great grandma got the call. The skirt still fits just fine, but the bodice was a bit small. The alteration has been made and is waiting for a try-on and acceptance. Wish me luck.
So what kind of costume is it? Good luck!
Good for you Wilma. I am trying to find the fingers to hem up 3 pairs of pants I bought this summer.
Would wear them now, but the hems do just drag the ground. I found out I have shrunk an inch and the
length I have always bought just do need help......
I planned on cleaning out a couple of drawers today and yes, I have made headway. I have a box of pictures and
greeting cards I am going through soon.not sure if tonight or when, but they are out of drawer and waiting for
me to sort them.
I have spent most of the day reliving pictures and wondering why I kept that or this.....and thought "Oh, Yes, I know who
Was going to get that......oh well "White Elephant now" keep a box for gifts I can give out.. Found an item still in box unopened I can re-gift for Christmas this year. Oh, not family....but someone gave dad a candle last year and he is asthmatic and can't be around them.
This whole week I have been having a lot of fun being a homemaker instead of playing games on puter and it feels good. Now, next week will be back to games.
Oh, I did unthaw a roll of bread dough and it is baking right now. Made stew yesterday that should be just about right tonight.
I have been sleeping well, too! LoL
Diane, she calls it a belly dancer costume. There is some space between the top of the skirt and the bottom of the bodice. I purposely made the bodice undergarment too long so that I could shorten it just to please her. They have just been here and gone and both mother and daughter were happy with it. I used a camisole that I didn't like and wouldn't have worn again to make a camisole type undergarment for the bodice. The camisole was snug enough to hug her body and the bodice over it looked good. Great grandmother is pleased. I hope grandma is, too.
Well, I just happen to think that the great grandma and the grandma are both pretty great. But then again, what do I know!!!
And now she has a special costume. So glad you are able to do it. I enjoy sewing but am not very good at altering, that is another world.
Wilma, that sounds really cute.
My pattern on weekends has been to go to Newport Beach to see my son and family and sometimes to babysit. Saturday, there was a guy here finishing up some work on all the improvements we have been doing, so that day was out. And, the Chairwoman of the Board has come down with a nasty cold given to her by GD #2. Sunday, she asked if I had heard from our son, to which I shook my head, no. So she sent him a message asking if they needed me to come down and mentioning she would not be able to go with me because of the cold. He texted back that they did want to go to dinner at a client's restaurant and would I be willing to babysit? However, because the restaurant is fairly close to our area, they wanted to bring the baby here. It was decided that would be okay as long as the wife stayed in her room away from the baby. They came and dropped her off and left. I called my daughter and told her that Cora was in town and if the other two granddaughters wanted to see her, to drop on over. They came over after they had their dinner and visited for a while and then left as it was a school night and the girls needed to get to bed. My son and his wife came back around 8:30 and stayed for a while.
Now...........................normally, the baby will sit on the floor and play with toys............or walk back and forth between one adult, me, and someone else, in this case, my wife's cousin. She did not want to leave my lap the entire evening. She did eventually let the cousin hold her, but she did not want to play with her cousins when they were here and after they left, she fell asleep in my arms. When my son came back, she woke up and then she was extremely happy that mommy and daddy were back and was all smiles and laughing.
I guess I should be flattered that she only wanted to be next to me, no matter how painfully cramped my arm would get. I think that of all the people who were here, she was more familiar with me from all the weekends I spent with her and she considered me the safest place to be.
Excitement for the day of course is giving out all the candy to the kids. I did buy Snickers, but I am watchful for any oversize kid dressed like a Marine..............he ain't getting any................
Larryj
Uh, Larry. I don't think they make a Marine uniform big enough to fit this oversized kid !!!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Probably not. I did get one young lady who was wearing army fatigues. She didn't seem to have a problem fitting into them.
Larryj
today i'm mending some jeans...thinking of how well Mrs. Hebb could do the job! One could hardly notice, if at all. My mend will hold but looks prety rough.
Finished the last of the Fire Prevention judging. Now our first place winners go on to county level judging.Took down the Halloween decorations and packed them away and made a raid on the big storage tubs that have the Fire Company's Kid Christmas party things in them. I've been collecting little things and art and craft stuff for awhile now and in a couple of weeks we'll be putting together the kids' goodie bags.
Oh, and I won second place in the golf ball drop off the top of the aerial ladder! $250.00 in local merchant gift certificates! I won't have to cook for weeks!
Golf ball drop from top of aerial ladder?
Bet it bounced well. Good for you Diane.
I just spent past 4 hours+ without lights. Found out I don't have near enough backup lighting, (CANDLES)
when it happens again.
I get candles for gifts and can't use them, except once in awhile......not much light, but enough to see.
Course, no puter/tv/cooking (am all electric) and had to miss a church business meeting tonight.
Praise the Lord, it did come back on or I would not be on puter. I called my friend on other side of Longton, and she said a friend on south end of town didn't have lights either, so guess it was all over.
Too wet and raw to go out front to see if any lights were on.....
I was able to finish my book before dark set in....kept going from window to window and found a freebie clipon book light that helped.
Now, back to normal............and yippee, I can still use my electic blanket....LOL been on bed since last month, tonight it will be turned on. Any body else in county lose power?
We were okay, but that electric blanket sure sounds good! ;D
Lisa
I have had company for the past week. We spent lots of time wandering the backroads of Elk County. Last Wednesday I had a Dr. appt and we left really early so that we could tour the scout ranch. The trees there were spectacular, and the back road drive through the countryside to Sedan was gorgeous as well. After the Dr. visit, we drove to Pawhuska, ate at the Mexican restraunt there, and then visited the casino before heading back to Moline. We went to the south lake on Friday and had a picnic of leftover meatloaf sandwiches, bananas, and reheated coffee that I had percolated at home. Of course this required a small bonfire that we enjoyed immensely. We drank the entire pot of coffee as the day was brisk. I was gifted with a nearly complete set of deer horns, found caught in a tree trunk. They must have been shed last spring. Saturday we had a hotdog roast on the patio trying out the new fire bowl I bought on sale last week. I really like it, but would not want to risk more than a little fire so near to the house. But the ambience it makes is wonderful, and allows another way to be outdoors. On Sunday I barbequed steak, potatoes, sweet potatoes, kabobs, and some frozen philly cheesesteaks, and heated some bread that we had bought at the bakery in Independence the day before. Yum! Monday night we went to the hot dog roast at the Moline park. The weather was perfect, the turnout was great and the food was out of sight! There are photos on Facebook under "Get Moline". We did not have many trick or treaters this year, it makes it difficult to buy candy since last year I had nearly sixty and this year there were only about ten. I think the school night made the difference. Too much leftover candy! We also finished the book, 'The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing'. I was disappointed in the ending, but there really wasn't much else the author could do with that character. We are nearly halfway through 'Where The Red Fern Grows', this is a great story, and I had not read it before. Next we will read ' Dances With Wolves', and hope to come up with a copy of the sequel, 'The Holy Road'. Then 'Call Of The Wild', and then maybe some Tony Hillerman books. We'll see, my life is very full right now, and I feel blessed.
You sure had a great week.
Wilma, we sold 555 raffle tickets at $10.00 a piece. The golf balls were numbered 1 to 555. We raised the 100ft aerial ladder at Vince's Sports Center and dumped the balls out of a big bucket on the top over a putting green hole. The prizes were awarded to how close the balls came to or in the hole. There were A LOT of prizes! First prize was $555.00 in merchant coupons and so on. We made a lot of money and the area merchants were very supportive.
I am glad you cleared that up. I had a mental picture of someone on top of the ladder. Since I am afraid of heights it wasn't pretty. It sounds like a good fund raiser, kind of like the rubber duck races we have here, they always bring in a lot of money.
Edie, your week sounds amazing..............I have always wanted to see the scout ranch, but never had anyone to go with and just don't want to visit it alone.
Once upon a time I did drive the back roads. That was when I had my truck and the roads weren't as rough as they are now.
I tend to stay off gravel......tires are too dear to replace any more than I must.
I drove back from Caney a few months ago. and I must say the drive had me wishing I were not the one driving........Should I start humming, "The Hills are Alive?".......if that isn't a gift from God I don't know what is.
I do enjoy driving, touring and seeing Kansas.
Soon either this month or next, I will go to Topeka, (when family can all get together) and do enjoy the drive on the way north.
I can't brag on Kansas enough.
I am glad you had a great week.
I am glad to hear that you didn't have to climb that ladder, too. After your explanation, I have a mental picture of cow patty bingo. Might not work in your area.
Wilma, we really do have lots of farms around. One of our firefighters is a full time farmer on land that goes back several generations. Maz can fix anything and helps with a lot of engine repairs and such. He also lets us use one of his hay wagons for the Newark Halloween parade. We do a different "haunted firehouse" every year and the firefighters kid's ride the float.
Some of the local fire companies do have the patty bingo and our one south Aetna station has about 9 acres with a derelict house, barns, etc. (it had been a horse farm) so we could do the patty bingo with no problem. ;D As far as my climbing the ladder, I'd have had to fight off a bunch of hunky young firefighters for that privilege!
I'm so glad the weather out there has settled down so you can get out to see nature's beauty. We went to the cemetery on Tues. for Daddy's birthday and took the long way just to see all the colors. It's funny how our birthdays came out this year. Mine was 1/11/11 and his was 11/1/11. Won't ever see that again.
Diane, my brother was born on 1 November 1945, I remember that day clearly, I was five years old. I also remember the night before when my dad ran off the trick or treaters before they could reach the house. I spent the next day at my grandmas' house, quite a treat for me.
The ladder truck sounds like a great thing and might be something the volunteers could do with our ladder truck. They seldom use it, (thank God). They are a great bunch of guys and the bestest of neighbors!
Hey! I'm 1/11/45 so I'm a few months older than he. How about that. Tell your brother happy birthday from me.
Will do! ;)
1945 was a good year.
I am quite amused by my wife's cousin who came from Chicago where she lived all her life. Sometimes she is 1) amazed, 2) confused, 3) astonished, 4)or whatever word you can use to describe her reactions to a new environment.
I say this because a few weeks ago I told her, during a brief rainstorm, that this was not the rainy season yet and that there was warmer weather coming. She laughed. The rain was followed by several days of 90 degree weather. She has seen every possible animal that exists actually in our front yard. NOT! Well, we did have a squirrel which is unusual.
All this leads to the weather. We had a brief rain, followed by high temps, followed by Santana winds which were not very strong this time. So I explained the effect of the winds, i.e. less humidity, a drying of the skin, wind coming from the east instead of the ocean breeze from the west, etc. I also told her rain would follow the winds. She laughed. It rained yesterday and will again tomorrow.
All this leads to today. It will be a dry day, temps in the 70's and little wind. I have already been tapped for babysitting at the beach this afternoon as my son and his wife are attending a wedding. I would stop at the AL Post, but I think it is quiet there today, meaning nothing is going on.
Tomorrow I will begin painting where the holes in the walls were patched. Hopefully, the paint I have is the one we used to paint the walls originally......... looks the same to me. I used to hate to paint. My wife would announce we were going to paint and I was not a painter and did sloppy work, which got me fired from painting. (Note to self: If you don't want to do something, do it badly the first time and you won't be asked to do it again!)
So there is my itinerary. What's yours?
Larryj
What started as a "I feel like I can get a lot done today" turned into a "It hurts to even move" day. Don't know why that happens. If I hadn't already stripped the bed and had the washer running, I might not have done anything. But I wanted a clean bed tonight, so I did manage to get one thing done before lunch. Then the every joint and muscle hurts episode. After that I forced myself to find some small things to do and lo! and behold!, I got all the Halloween stuff ready to store away again.
I have found that when those old 'itis things hit me, keeping myself moving is the best remedy. Besides relieving the aches and pains there is the benefit of feeling productive instead of useless.
I got to go to the International Quilt Show in Houston today. This was the third time I have gone to it and am still amazed at all the quilts, crafts and the things the vendors from all over the world can get in one building.
We walked until we were really tired and then walked some more. Stayed from 10 am to 5 pm and wished we could have stayed longer.
Already making plans to go again next year. There is a new Quilting Museum opening this month here in Texas and I think we will soon take a road trip to see it.
Went out for our dose of culture this morning.Took the long way out through the country, by way of Kennett Square Pa, to old Chadds Ford Pa to the Brandywine River Museum.They are having a special exhibit of all the NC Wyeth paintings that were used for the illustrations in Treasure Island, 1911, and more from other books and magazines.
There is also an exhibit of Howard Pyle work, "Howard Pyle as Teacher."
Frank Schoonover studied with him and Mom studied with Frank Schoonover back in the early 40's. I enjoyed seeing more of Andrew Wyeth and Jamie Wyeth's work too. Lots of people were coming with little kids in tow to see the pirates in the paintings. Really cute! I finished making the 11 posters announcing the Aetna kids' firehouse Christmas Party on Dec.11. Now to go put them up at our four stations.
Ms Bear, I'd have loved to have seen that quilt show. Al bought me a big handmade Amish quilt back in the early 1970's. It has at least tripled it value since then.
This is an International show and the prizes start at $5,000.00. So much to see in one day. One quilt was made from a picture of an 82 year old man in New Mexico and then hand embroderied and hand quilted with all stitches no more than 1/4 inch apart. A close up of the eye was amazing.
We ate lunch with some women that had come on a bus that started from Wichita and they were from Oklahoma City. They had been here three days and were going home today, one was leaving again Wednesday to go to Kentucky for another one. They even had a Husbands Lounge with a tv and recliners.
Msbear,
Did you get the PM I sent you of a quilt my wife made last year ?
Jarhead, I didn't get the PM you sent.. Am interested in it though. I haven't made any big ones, but I really enjoy seeing everyone else's work.
It is raining and we are under tornado warning. It seems to be moving pretty fast so should be over soon. Hope the rain continues though.
It's not very "exciting," but, for some reason, I'm unable to send e-mails this evening! Just throws my routine completely out of "whack," and, can't remember this happening before. I'll need to contact my son tomorrow, and "whine" to him, I'm sure he can tell me, over the phone, what I should do to take care of the problem.
So, I might just as well turn this machine off for the evening! Hope you are still getting some good rains!
Our rain seems to be over, don't know how much we got but more than we have had in a long time. We were under Tornado warning for awhile but didn't get hit here. One at Kingwood which is just south of us and another to the east of us. Lots of trees down and some damage to some homes but haven't heard of anyone being hurt. Did have lightning hit pretty close to the house, the dog didn't like that. Am amazed that we didn't lose power since we usually do when it rains like that.
I'm so glad you are finally getting some good rain in spite of the damage. Has it been enough to really do some good or has permanent damage already been done?
A lot of the damage is permanent but the rain now will help a lot. Good to see water in the cattle ponds again. Was so grateful that we didn't get a lot of wind and no tornadoes here. Weather is beautiful here today, cold tonight but will be back in the eighties by the weekend.
I arrived home here in Moline this afternoon having been in Oklahoma since Monday. I was delighted to find over three inches of water in my rain gauge! There were lots of storms around Loyal on Monday, and we got a good shaking with the 4.9 quake that night. Being that much closer to the epicenter made a lot of difference from the shake that all of us felt in Moline on Saturday. We did a lot of driving through the countryside next day and saw lots of standing water everywhere; some areas in that part of Oklahoma got up to seven inches of rain. There in Loyal was 2 1/2 inches of much needed water. That area is much more drought affected than this area is. I saw some beautiful territory, and the wheat got a much needed boost from this rain after an iffy start this year. We saw an abundance of deer and turkey; it looks like it will be a bountiful year for the hunters. On Wednesday we spent a couple of hours at a casino that was having a senior citizen special with ten dollars of free play. I am happy to report that after a couple of hours playing, I left with $4.50 of that ten dollars; a big win in my books! :D Yesterday we drove to Oklahoma City for lunch at Red Lobster. I had shrimp cocktail, and butterfly shrimp with salad, baked potato, and cheesy biscuits with an adult beverage before the meal and coffee afterward. Everything was delicious and this was quite a treat for this gal who goes to Poplar Pizza 'for special'. The trip home today was uneventful even though I did see a lot of dead deer alongside the highway. There were four along 77 highway from the turnoff to Blackwell to Ark City. I also saw two along 160 from the Dexter road to Moline. A great week!
Edie, sounds like you had a great time. Good to hear that some places are getting the much needed rain. It was beautiful here today, it was my day at the museum so I kept finding excuses to step outside for a few minutes.
Had Dr appointment and the Dr was happier with the blood pressure than she was last week. Still not down where it should be but much better.
We are seeing a lot of deer on the roads here, they know it is deer season so they stay close to highways.
Western Montana had a quake today but is was only 3.3, felt over a large area though. I was there for the one they had at Yellowstone in 1958 but I slept through it. My grandmother thought my grandfather fell out of bed.
Your dinner sounded good, we ate at Red Lobster one day this week and had the stuffed mushrooms, they are so good. Found the recipe for them but haven't made them yet.
Imagine everyone is getting ready to start cooking for Thanksgiving. I will have a grandson and family so will cook this year. His three little ones like to eat so it will be nice to cook for them.
Saw the West Elk play last night - The Boarding House Reach. It was great, some good actors. It's going on again tonight (Saturday) at 7 pm in the auditorium. Tickets are only $4 for adults. Well worth the time.
There were the normal high-school mishaps, but I thought they were minor and didn't detract from the flow of things. West Elk has some very talented students. Some good people on lighting as well.
We went to the play Friday night too! It was a lot of fun. The actors and the crew worked really hard and did a great job. I miss doing plays in school! ;D
Lisa
I just got the biggest shock. I am planning on going to Topeka for Thanksgiving and maybe the weekend and had told my homemaker that the next time she was due, I would be gone. I have her every 2 weeks.........well, when Joanna posted on facebook about her open house today, I thought I still had 2 weeks to plan................and guess what, tomorrow is the weekend of The outhouse tours and the Howard open houses and NEXT week is Turkey day..................Now, I will spend rest of the time wondering where I lost that brain cell that is suppose to know what day of the week (Or date) it is.
Gee...........blew my mind and I have to rethink my weekend, now.
Tomorrow is Friday, no brainer, I do the bulletin in the morning............and had told one of the Elders from church, I would help him in the afternoon.......so guess it will be Saturday before I can visit with the local people.......if wind will stay down and all is well.
Ever have a brain-shock like this..Thank God I did call kennel and reserve a cage early this month.............whee.............sigh!!!
:o :o ::) :-[ :-[ I think this must be Senior Forgetfulness..........
Judy, it's that Kansas wind.It blew a week off your calendar! ;D
We just came back from doing the 27 fire preventions awards. As always the kids were so cute and the families so proud. The Ladies Auxiliary really out did themselves with lots of fresh cookies, cupcakes and brownies. Check that off my annual to do list.Now Thanksgiving and then work more on the Christmas party for the firefighters' kids.
Judy, I know the feeling.
Tonight, my wife and her cousin will attend the wedding of my son-in-law's cousin. Why I don't know. I guess because she got invited. I, fortunately, will not get to attend having been summoned by my son and daughter-in-law to baby sit GD #3. We have also been invited back down to the beach on Sunday, just to hang out and then again on Friday, next, when we will celebrate our Thanksgiving. We celebrate on the Friday after because my son-in-law's family celebrates on Thursday. It is supposed to rain on Sunday, but should be nice for the holiday weekend.
Larryj
Way back in September I reported watching the huge windmill blades being transported onto Washington from Highway 99. As usual, I forgot about the little camera that I carry with me all the time. Not so today. Today we were going east on Washington when we met a portion of the tower, followed by three blades. Two of them had already turned onto Washington by the time we reached Twilight Manor where we were flagged down. We stopped, more because I wanted to see this third blade turn the corner than anything else. After a short consultation, the flagman motioned us to go on, so go on we did. Across the highway, around the car wash and parked on the south side of it where we had a good view of the operation. Suddenly, I remembered my little camera and this is what I caught.
I just had some BlueBell black walnut ice cream over a banana and Dr. Pepper syrup over all. Yummy! :D :D
My son took me to the Windmill Museum in Lubbock a couple of years ago and they had several of these wind towers there with one on the ground in pieces that we could walk up to. Took a picture of my son standing beside part of it and he looked awfully small.
That was a good picture, Mother. Wonder if they will ever get all of them done? Seems like they have been delivering pieces of the wind towers like forever.
Was out there Wed. bladed around the last 5 site that didnt have towers on them , should have last ones on the ground by next week. Looked to me that it want be long have them all up.
I had a bit more excitement yesterday than I wanted. I woke up with a "thread" floater across the vision in my right eye. I know they be anything from nothing to the sign of a detached retina.
Of course my ophthalmologist wanted to see me. He did everything but take the eye out and bounce it around the room! I'm fine, just older eyes. The vitreous fluid has pulled away from the back of the eye a little and let that floater escape from were it had been. It may go away or stay or might even get worse, but it's not affecting my vision, just my patience. He told me to take it easy for a few days.....oh, sure. ;D
And how is your blood pressure? I had that happen a couple of years ago and stopped by the Drs office on the way home and my blood pressure was way to high. Got my blood pressure down and I stopped seeing the floaters. Still have trouble with the blood pressure, taking two pills a day instead of one and it is back down to normal. Go back to Dr on the 2nd.
I went grocery shopping today, had to get the turkey and all the rest of the goodies to fix for the greatgrandkids that will be here on Thanksgiving. Going to be a great day.
Hope everyone else will have very Happy Thanksgiving.
I don't know if it will be exciting. It will be away from the normal routine. GD#1 came home from school yesterday with a sore throat and decided to spend the night. She went to bed early. This morning, I went to wake her to get ready for school and she felt warm. I took her temperature and it was 100 degrees, so she won't be going to school today. GD#2 arrived and both are now laying in bed watching cartoons. I know everyone hates it when the kids get sick. I won't be out running a kid back and forth to school. My daughter will be calling the doctor for an appointment sometime today so I will be doing that. ::)
Larryj
Larry, I don't know how many of my Thanksgivings were spent with me being sick, I remember having Mumps and or getting over them one turkey day (oh remember I was born on turkey day and family think that is the day to celebrate.....awful bd's...and it isn't unusual for holidays to find the kids and their babysitters/family getting some new germ..........after all Thanksgiving is a time of sharing.........LOL got to keep in practice.
One of the nice things about little ones, they can be so sick one day and bouncing off the walls the next. hope your weekend improves.
I am packed, car is almost loaded, need to finish and then get dogs out there and head to Howard to leave them and gas up and then I am headed to Topeka for a couple or three days.......not sure yet. I really need to be home by Saturday noon.........didn't do bulletins and if I don't no one else will.........nice to be needed....Oh someone would have if I had asked, but right now, I do plan on being home by sundown Friday. I do not do well at night anymore the lights do a number on my eyes and my reflex actions are terrible.
I know I will be doing a bit in Topeka..........Keep me in prayer and as you might know, the devotions won't be shared until I get back. Hopefull Saturday morning.
Have a great Turkey day everyone. God bless
:angel:
Have a safe trip and a really enjoyable Thanksgiving.
Larryj
As probably mentioned somewhere on this Forum, we had our Thanksgiving dinner on Friday at my son's house in Newport Beach. I was somewhat apprehensive of this day as there was to be a reconciliation between my wife and her sister. They had not spoke in some time. They resumed their relationship as if nothing had ever happened and everyone was on their best behavior. While everyone was talking and cooking and the kids playing, I strolled the half block down to the bay and watched the boats. My DIL came down to join me and we got to talk for a while without interruption from kids. Later, my son and I were able to enjoy a few minutes of one on one conversation, also. My DIL's mother has just returned from a trip to China and was able to join us. She is a really sweet lady.
So, the conversation was good, the food was good, the kids were happy, the weather was good, the view from the bay was good...... and, nobody got mad which was good. Now, for the next one......................Christmas!
Larryj
I call that a Great holiday...........good for you!
Mother had all four daughters, husbands, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in her home for Thanksgiving dinner. Wow. What a houseful. Her only grandson and his family were unable to make it. Oh well. lots of fun. Lots of talking. Cousins that only get to see each other once a year playing. Garret, my great-nephew, came into the house once and told us, we are playing rings. Well, since none of us could figure out what or where anyone got any rings, Great-grandma went out to the back porch and found out the boys were playing Marines. They had Mother's water nozzle that was laying out on the back porch and using it for their gun. LOL They ate all of my beef and noodles, so I think it was a good day.
Well, I did piles of all the traditional food and nobody showed up. :o
Guess I should have invited somebody. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Thanksgiving dinner itself was just us, but lots going on before and after. The firehouse does food to take to the dispatchers and anybody on duty who can't get home. People stop by and visit from all over. Lots of fun.
As Janet said, what a houseful. I chose this house because it was the right size for an old couple. Not for the entertainment of large groups. This group just keeps expanding. Babies, new in-laws, even a maybe in-law. Oh, yes, it included a foreign exchange student this year. It was a good day, but my most exciting event happened much later, if you call it exciting.
When I was finally alone, I moved to my recliner with a little relaxing in mind. The relaxing lasted till 11:30 when I woke up. Bud was on top of the TV, watching me. He came down and we had some lap time, then I decided it was time to at least get ready for bed. Bud became very vocal and followed me to the bathroom. When I came out, it was very silent, no cat's meow, no cat. I think I must have gone completely through the house five times before I found him. I was almost in tears. I knew he couldn't have gotten outside and I hadn't had any doors open that might have been shut on him. He doesn't answer when I call. Finally, I shined my flashlight behind the card table that was leaning against the sewing machine and there he was, in a space barely big enough to hold him, looking up at me. What a time to decide to play "Hide & Seek". My next cat is going to be a dog.
Tonsillitis - that's how come my throat is sore, my voice is gone, etc.
Started out with a cold from my grandson (and I would do that one again in a heartbeat) - but it settled in my throat.
When the swelling started yesterday it was time to go the doctor.
The ironic part is . . . I had my tonsils removed when I was 9 years old. They grew back - not as full as they were before, but definitely enough to cause problems.
Oh well, soft food for a couple of days.
Sorry to hear that, cuz. Just take it easy and try not to talk. I know, hard to do. I've been on soft food regimens before and I hated it. To this day I will not eat Jello. Rest up and get better soon.
Larryj
Debbie, you need to wait until after Christmas if you want to be sick. :P :P Get better soon!!
Tonsils growing back?? How weird is that!!? I never heard of it.. How can that happen?
I got mine out when I was 18 and the surgeon..( dead now) just literally butchered my throat and took all of my tonsils plus a whole lot he shouldn't have taken.. I could stand to have a little of my "throat parts" grow back.. :)
Hang in there Debbie.. Although your family is probably secretly giving each other High 5's because of your no voice ;).. we all still want you well before Christmas..
I had mine taken when I was 12 and still have a rather deep pit there because he was determined to take all three and get it all, two tonsils and one adenoid. In cases where it isn't quite all taken they can reswell if the owner is still having infections after the T and A. It's not very common, but certainly not unheard of.
When we are kids, they are "teacher cells" that help the lymph system learn its job. If they are over whelmed by infection they start swelling, fizzle out and eventually need to go.
Took my adenoids also.. and I have no stop from my throat to my nose.. its a straight shot from one to the other.. extremely annoying when I get to laughing real hard with my sister eating, and I get choked and a part of a french fry came out my nose.. ( let me tell you ... I thought we were both going to croak right there laughing ..even though I was choking.. ) hahahaha ;D But I struggle diving underwater, swimming underwater etc because of the throat thing.
Ms. T, I wonder why he didn't take out your larynx? ROFLMAO Just kidding.
uh oh...did I just hear thunder?
Quote from: Diane Amberg on November 29, 2011, 06:57:24 PM
uh oh...did I just hear thunder?
Nope.. that was the gun shot.. lol
So....thats why Teresa has that golden voice that you only hear on FM radio.....LOL
Quote from: doobie on December 03, 2011, 07:46:08 AM
So....thats why Teresa has that golden voice that you only hear on FM radio.....LOL
hahahaha~~~ FM late late late night..
Anyone can hear it.. if they have a credit card... ;D
Today, December 10th, our family will get together to celebrate #1 Granddaughter's 7th birthday. It is hard to believe she is already seven years old. Where does the time go? Our son and his family will come up from the beach and take everyone to a local pizza place where there are games and rides for the kiddies. He did this for his niece two years ago when they returned from their world tour and wanted to do it again. It was then that we found out my daughter-in-law was pregnant with granddaughter #3. So all three granddaughters will be there to have a good time, although I doubt #3 will be able do do much at 14 months old. Still, it is a good day for us all to get together.
Larryj
Nice that it fell on a Saturday. It's my sister's birthday too. 61 but acts like 7. ;D
The pizza party went great and the granddaughters had a terrific time. Even the little one thought it was awesome. The noise level was just short of deafening. Last night, my daughter and son-in-law reserved a table at the Rain Forest Cafe in Ontario about 30 miles east of us. Having never been to a Rain Forest Cafe, it was an experience. What with animated animals and rain forest motif and the occasional rain storm with flashing lights (lightning) and thunder and all the animals making noise like they were scared of the storm, the noise level was ear-splitting. However, the food was good and they had a balloon girl who made animal balloons for the girls. GD#1 got to bring a neighbor/friend as a guest and she received a huge volcano shaped piece of cake with ice cream inside. Today, the celebration will continue somewhat as my wife's brother will come up to help her make cookies for the birthday party at school tomorrow.
As for me, normally the third Saturday of the month is the Celiac Disease Support Group meeting. They do not have a meeting in December, but do have a luncheon at a restaurant that serves gluten-free food. That will be today at a Mexican place right down the street from us. So, Mexican food for dinner last night and Mexican food for lunch today............................Hey, Jarhead, this might be a good day to stop by.............later. ;D
Larryj
We had a big adventure this evening! We were in Parsons to pick my son Kyle up from a visit with his dad, and our car wouldn't start. We were in the Wally World parking lot waiting for my older son Clay to come give us a jump. No dice. Hubby says it's not the battery. So we call for the roadside assistance that our insurance provides, and find out that it covers us for 200 miles! THANK GOD! So we had a nice trip home in a tow truck. Check that one off the bucket list!!! ;D
Lisa
Were you able to figure out what's wrong with your car yet?
We had our annual firehouse family's Christmas party yesterday .I didn't say children's party because the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and whoever else sneaks in always has as much fun as the kids do.
Lots of work, lots of fun and plenty of Christmas music of all kinds on the hall sound system. There are three big decorated trees and lights and garlands everywhere so it's very festive.They even decorated the dumpsters out by the back loading dock with gold tinsel garland! I hate the idea of having to take it all down later.
Our number one granddaughter's birthday seems to last for three days. On Saturday was the pizza party and games followed by dinner at the Rain Forest Cafe. On Sunday she had two friends over to help her Great Uncle make cookies. Today when I took her to school, we brought the cookies for the class to have a birthday celebration. That is the norm around here. When it is a kid's birthday, treats of some kind are brought to the school for a party. I normally just drop her off in the morning, but today it is raining so I had to park and walk her to the cafeteria where the classes all meet when it is raining. We gave the cookies to the teacher and told her all about her birthday weekend.
Because of the rain I probably won't be going outside for anything today. The weatherman/woman says we will get from a quarter inch to three quarters of an inch from this storm.
In our backyard next to the house, we have always had a poinsettia plant that grows to about seven or eight feet and flowers all over the place. It usually has flowers by this time of the year, but seems to be slow this year. I think, maybe, because it was trimmed back too late in the season last year, but we will wait and see.
Larryj
Larry, thanks for reminding me about the poinsettias in California. Lived in Ventura for awhile and the poinsettias were growing everywhere and some as tall as 15 or 20 feet.
Larry, how I envy you, having a real live poinsettia growing in your yard. Sometimes I think they might be the best part of this season.
We have been truly blessed. The only thing wrong with the car was some strange black corrosion on our battery connections! Danny Signer (God bless him) stopped by the house to give it a quick look and said that was all he could find wrong. Then he wouldn't take anything for his trouble. I tell ya, we are liking this area of the country more and more everyday! Merry Christmas everybody and God bless Elk County! ;D
Lisa
Danny Singer is one great guy.
He is really helpful.
He will even remove snakes from your engine compartment, if you have any.
When I was at the Oncologist yesterday, the nurses and the doctor all informed me of their annual Christmas party which is today. I was invited as I was one of their patients. My wife is going to the hospital today for some minor surgery which doesn't require my attendance. The plan was for me to take GD#2 to the Christmas party as they will have a Santa, a girl singing carols and other songs and hula dancers. What hula dancers have to do with Christmas is beyond me, but who am I to argue. I thought it would be a good thing to do and I would be there if my wife needed some assistance. Time would be a problem as the oldest gets out of school early on Wednesdays, but that could be handled.
As they came in this morning, I was told that the oldest did not have a good night and both girls had sore throats. The oldest is not going to school........hmmm.
Decisions, decisions. Do I keep the girls home because of their minor sore throats or do I take them to the party so they can see Santa and the hula dancers? Or do I leave them home with my wife's cousin and go to the party by myself? Or I could take the girls and my wife's cousin. I will get back to you on that.
Larryj
Quote from: W. Gray on December 13, 2011, 08:56:43 PM
Danny Singer is one great guy.
He is really helpful.
He will even remove snakes from your engine compartment, if you have any.
SNAKES? Wow! Now that's something to put on a resume!
Lisa
Update............I wound up taking the girls and cousin to the party. Before I got there, my wife called and said she was already done and would meet us there. We registered and I, being the patient, was given a raffle ticket. The first thing was pastries and tamales for breakfast and then at 11:00, lunch was served. Both Chinese and Mexican food. After eating we went inside the waiting room where a gentleman was singing some old classics. After a little bit of music, we went back outside by the tents that were set up and we were just standing around. The girls were not on their best behavior despite threats from Papa that they weren't going to see Santa Claus. As it turns out, Santa was a no-show or maybe he was coming later. There was an Elf outside singing carols. Just when we were leaving, the young lady calling raffle numbers called my number and I won a beautiful leopard print throw which I am now sitting under as I type. It is really warm.
Didn't see any hula girls either.................I think the doctor told me that to make sure I would show.
Nap time.....................
Larryj
I looked around the forum and can't see if I mentioned this anywhere. If I did, well, this is a repeat.
Many years ago, I was on an early morning shift and was in charge of fixing dinner on occasion. One year on Christmas Eve, I decided not to cook and went to the store and bought all kinds of junk food. I declared the Christmas Eve would now be known as junk food night. This lasted a few years until our daughter began dating her future husband and they were required to attend one of his relative's party. Our son tends to be somewhere else on holidays sometimes. So junk food night faded out.
This year, my son has decided to revive junk food night, but on the 23rd rather than Christmas Eve. I have been put in charge of making the beef jerky and the fudge.
Yesterday, I stopped at the meat market and bought the meat and today I put together the marinade and cut one of the steaks into strips. I might have put too much pepper in the marinade, but that's okay. I found the dehydrator in the garage and cleaned it up. Now, I am having my afternoon coffee watching the meat marinate. Soon I will be putting strips of meat into the dehydrator and let it run for about 24 hours.
Tomorrow we will go to Newport Beach to the American Legion Post for dinner and watch the Newport Boat Parade. We probably going to freeze our rear-ends off, but it will be fun.
Larryj
When the kids were home, our Junk Food Night was New Year's Eve. We let them stay up watching tv and videos as late as they wanted. We filled our dining room table with junk food and let them eat and snack whenever they wanted. It was a highlight of the year for them.
I still like Junk Food Nights! :D
I just returned this afternoon from a four day stay in rural Oklahoma. I got to attend a school Christmas program that ended with a live Nativity and Christmas carols. (I was a little surprised!) The kids all did a great job, despite getting a bit figity after standing for over an hour. I would be getting figity too if I had to stand for that long. But every child in the school had at least one speaking line in the program; that music teacher must have the patience of job to pull it all off. The kids performed for the whole program without using scripts or prompter cards. These were kindergarten through sixth grade kids. Yesterday we made dog bone shaped dog cookies for all the pets. The two grandchildren had a blast making a tremendous mess and went home with two plates of dog bones for their two dachshounds. Yesterday morning we visited the astrolebe museum in Ames Oklahoma. This site was the discovery of what is thought to be a crashed meteor some 450 million years ago, leaving a huge depression that then filled with debris and eventually became oil. This massive field was discovered in 1991. We also drove through a dude ranch located outside of Ames. Then we had a nice lunch at The Campus Cafe in Okeene, Oklahoma. I am looking forward to the snake hunt next year at Okeene. I want to try eating rattlesnake, but I will not be hunting them for sure. A busy fun week. :D
You keep going Edie, we only live once....
As for me, most of my night was listening to Sassy (yorkie) gag and gag some more.
Started yesterday afternoon.
We had a normal day, got to walk north of here, my normal walk and extended it through
the hay meadow................and she was having a great time.
I did notice her eating a lot of green grass......but she does that a lot...........I see her do that and then
in a bit she throws up what has been making her tummy upset.
I do not know why.........just something she does about once a month........she goes off her feed, but as soon as she
hurls, she is back to eating what ever I put in front of her.......Ok, if she likes it she will eat....some days we have a war of just how long she will Not eat........then she shrugs her shoulders and digs into what I say she can have. Dog food, not snacks or people food, etc.
Then around supper time, she turned up her nose big time and had been laying around. Oh before this when I had let her out to do her business, she found something nasty and just had to roll in it.........so she had a bath...........and it was just fine.......meaning she took it with a grain of salt. Could be she ate something I didn't see.
Then, she started getting listless and looking for a place to rest, not able to and I noticed one of her bowel movements that morning was loser than normal.....anyway during the night she started spewing blood with the muscus and you get the picture.
Now she is sleeping, but not where she normally does.......on my lap or as near as possible.
Guess I will be calling the vet sometime today if she doesn't improve.
It is like having one of my kids sick........worry worry worry.
I notice that even Scooter-boy is feeling her being punney....not eating and worrying.....he even laid down close to her as if to solace her.
I will be back.
Oh, gosh, Judy. Doesn't sound good. :-[
Thanks Janet.
When I got back from church Sunday, she had been passing bloody stools and I had talked to my fellow sister in Christ who happens to be a vet and she said if not better by Monday to take her in..........well after coming in and smelling the blood before I saw it (any who have smelled blood, knows what that smells like)(and in a sealed up apartment it was bad) I had put her in bathroom and thank God she did go on the piddle-pad I had placed in there, but sick as a dog is a good statement to write.
I called Doc Black and he said I could bring her over. He gave her a shot, and I will give her another and then she goes on a pill until it is gone.
You know, I think this was as bad as one of my own baby's getting sick.
She did have a normal night..........so did I.......LOL didn't have to listen to her being sick all night.......and is on my lap right now.
Not back to normal hyper-activity...but much better.
Wheee! Now, part of my day is going to be cleaning the floor and after Christmas giving the carpet a good shampoo..........
My daughter and son-in-law decided not to attend the boat parade opting to do some Christmas shopping. We did take the girls though. We arrived at the American Legion Post a little early and checked in. My son and family came about an hour later. My son and I were somewhat confused about what was going on with the dinner. When I made the reservations, it was $10 per person and $5 for the dinner. The confusion was that on their website, the Legion was saying that dinner was $20.95. Finally, we found out that the more expensive dinner was inside the hall with wait service and they were having Angus Beef and/or Romano Chicken and were allowed to view the boat parade only from the windows facing the bay. Our $5 dinner consisted of two cups of soup, one minestrone and one chicken noodle, a hot dog, a brownie and a drink (non-alcoholic). It was chilly, but we had front row seats as our table was next to the fence above the boat landing. Both soups had noodles in them which I am not supposed to eat, which could cause me to have stomach problems. But I was cold and I was hungry and so I ate them. No ill effects. I gave my brownie and my hot dog to the girls to split and drank about a gallon of coffee.
The boat parade was spectacular. There were over 200 hundred decorated boats which sailed up the bay across from us, made a u-turn and came back our side of the bay. Everything from kayaks to big ocean going boats. The best was probably (for the kids anyhow) a boat that had a 40' mast and had been decorated with yellow lights in a big square looking like Spongebob Squarepants. There were boats with giant Santa's and giant polar bears. There was a kayak covered in green lights with an attachment on the front that looked like an alligator head and the jaws opened and closed. It was really beautiful. I haven't checked it out closely, but you can get an idea of what it looks like by typing Newport Beach Boat Parade in your search window. I don't know if this years entries are posted yet though.
The three year old zonked out the minute she was strapped in the car seat and the seven year old made it about half way home before crashing. All in all a good experience. I did ask my daughter-in-law if this was visible from the sidewalk a half block from where they lived. She said it was. We could have just gone to her house and had a better dinner and watched from there. Oh, well.
But then, we wouldn't have had all the people and music and drinks at the Legion hall.
Back to making beef jerky and fudge.
Larryj
Last night was the junk food night at my son's in Newport. I thought we would be late (the party was supposed to start at 5:30) but we were actually the first ones there at around 5:45. My daughter-in-law was still setting out chips, cookies, etc., and I had brought the jerky and the fudge. Another friend of theirs, a young lady, brought a dozen gluten free cupcakes from OMG Cupcakes. The OMG does not stand for "Oh, my God," but "Only Missing Gluten." They were delicious. There were about 14 adults and 6 children enjoying all the things you are not supposed to overindulge in. As the evening went on, I noticed my wife, her cousin and another older couple had migrated to the back patio where they could smoke. The younger crowd went out to the front patio and sat around a table with a table top heater I brought down for my son. That left me and one other adult (she brought 3 of the little darlings) still in the room. The kids, hyped up on sugar, became very loud and rambunctious. At the end, one granddaughter running through the room managed to stomp on my foot. At that point, I decided that it was time to go. I walked to the back and gave my wife that "let's go" look, knowing it would take about 30 to 45 minutes for her to stop talking and actually get in the car. I went to the front patio and onto the sidewalk and listened to the younger ones talk. My son and daughter-in-law were also out there. The last person left in the room came to the realization she was alone with 6 kids and also came out.....................with the 6 kids. True to form, after about 45 minutes my wife and her cousin came out and said their goodbyes. I got my usual and thrilling hug and kiss from my DIL (She's so sweet), found out I was babysitting next Thursday, and then we left.
Why am I babysitting? DIL mentioned that it would be nice if I could come down that night so she and my son could go have a quiet dinner. She will be leaving, with the baby, the next day for Shanghai to visit with friends and family and then a week in Hong Kong to attend a wedding. As my daughter has the week off we will not have the other granddaughters and my wife will be going down to help me babysit.
Yesterday, I assembled a stroller thing that grows with the child (9 Months to 4 years.) Today I will assemble a bicycle with training wheels for GD#2. This grandpa thing keeps me way too occupied!
Larryj
I went out to take some mail to the mailbox and there it was. A little bright spot close to the ground, braving the cool wind we have today. Daughter had told me that the croci were budding, but she didn't tell me that it had bloomed. Then on the other side of the walk I caught a glimpse of white that looked like something that I don't remember planting. Being out there in the cold wind without wraps of any kind, I didn't take the time to identify it. I am sure it will still be there when I am braver and tomorrow might be warmer.
It was nice and warm here today, the ground is still pretty wet from all the rain we have had. I did do some trimming of dead limbs and wanted to cut back the roses but think I am too late this year. Lots of new growth on the roses bushes already. My daffodils are up but no buds yet, went to Wal-Mart and they have them in bloom and they smell so good.
Wednesday I will mow the weeds if we don't get anymore rain, it is so nice to be able to look out and see green instead of the brown that we had all last summer and fall.
I have a place where I had the propane tank removed and want to plant something there to hide the butane tank gauges and trying to decide if I want a dwarf holly or a hydrangea. Both grow low to the ground which is what I need.
wow, from Dallas to baytown it gets more green and wet. wish I could take the water home with me. Dad has blooming fruit trees! The lawn even needs mowed.
Spring must definitely be on the way. If it is green in Texas, it won't be long.
The little white flower is a snow drop and there were two of them this morning. I still don't remember planting them, but this isn't the first time that I have surprised myself.
We are supposed to get some snow tonight and the birds seemed to be expecting something. They kept the feeders busy all afternoon.
I have been noticing a drop off in the posting on this forum. I wonder why this is. I was mentally listing the members that have become somewhat delinquent in their contributions and found that I was among them. Now how can I blame anyone else for a failure to communicate when I have almost ceased to do so myself? So here goes.
You will remember that some time ago one of our members was painting her kitchen and we all became interested in what she was doing and the result. That was a pleasant time. So let me tell you what I am doing. I decided to redo a closet to make it easier to find whatever I was looking for. This is a walk-in closet into which I could not walk. The floor was so full that there was no place to place a foot. So out came the contents, all boxes of different handwork and craft material. The only shelf was above the rod on which hung nothing. I decided that converting the closet to all shelves would facilitate the identifying of the particular box I wanted.
So off to Lowe's I went. I came home with some wire shelving, plus the standards and brackets for installing them. I soon found that I did not have enough. So back to Lowe's. Home again with enough material to finish the project. Wrong. Wrong brackets for the shelves I had selected. No way could we get them installed in the manner that was intended. It has been three weeks now with most of my yarn and other craft materials stacked here in the living room. Not that I mind. I like looking at my yarn and my unfinished projects, some of which are more than twenty years old.
Tomorrow it is off to Lowe's again. This time to try to get home with the right brackets. If this project is successful in it's purpose, I have another closet that needs the same kind of organization.
We have robins all over the place and daffodils, crocus and snow drops galore. Much too soon ! I'm afraid by the time the real season for them comes they'll be finished.
Don't be surprised if some little bulbs show up in places you where you know you didn't plant any. Ants carry the seed around and some get dropped. They work their way down and slowly grow until they are blooming size and then, surprise, there they are.I have snow drops right smack in the middle of my front yard that the ants planted from a group that were up near the house.
Unfortunately, I lost two very close friends on Monday and Tuesday, so Friday and Sunday will be funeral time again.
Right now I'm making a big kettle of Lima bean soup. I soaked the beans last night, so now it's starting to smell good as it burbles along.
Diane, I am sorry about your loss. We are getting older and need all the friends we have. Those Lima Beans sound really good, are you making corn bread to go with them?
Wilma, I hope you get your closet project finished. The shelves will probably give you a lot more storage area and easier access. Do you knit, crochet or both? I can't knit and have done very little crocheting but appreciate what others do.
I did get to mow my weeds today, it was a little cool on the riding mower but the yard looks better. Have decided to plant the Holly and enjoy the birds it will attract.
Ms Bear, I mostly crochet. I have knitted, but I don't have a vast fondness for it. I can be so much more creative with a hook. The one thing that I have not been able to learn is tatting. My mother used to do a lovely job of it, but it doesn't make sense to me. I can do the same thing with a crochet hook. The thing I do most, now that my hands won't let me crochet like I used to, is plastic canvas. It is fun if it doesn't drive you batty.
My middle daughter used to do a lot of the plastic canvas and really enjoyed it. I like to sew when I get in the mood but anymore the mood doesn't last very long.
My father wanted my sister and I to learn to tat but we didn't have anyone around that could teach us. His mother, Mamie Taylor Draper that grew up in Fall River did tat but I don't know if her sisters did or not. He thought it was prettier than crochet. She also played piano and none of us was interested in it. She died before I was born so I didn't get to learn anything from her.
Corn bread, of course!
And fried potatoes? Oh well, I can't eat them very often anymore.
Really trying to keep the salt intake down. The blood pressure is doing better finally.
I hope it was as good as it sounded.
Good last night, even better tonight.
Today was my last day of Cardiac Rehab at the fitness center at the hospital. What a great program it has been to help get my strength back and keep my heart pumping at full steam (plus I've lost a few pounds, too!!!!). I will continue going there as a member now - just not while wearing a heart monitor and being watched constantly by nurses who are taking blood pressures every step of the way in the process. We have so much to be thankful for since October and feel so fortunate to live so close to such a wonderful heart hospital and rehab facility with such professional and competent medical professionals. Life is good............
It's wonderful that you are doing so well. Keep up the good work.
Larryj
Tremendous! Glad everything is running smooth! Keep it up.
Sounds like you are getting 2012 off to a great start. So good that you have access to help you need and will take advantage of it.
It's wonderful to hear that you are doing great and they cut you loose! :-*
Before I forget, Happy Valentines Day all!
I hope everyone had a nice Valentines Day. It seemed to be a happy day for most of the people that I saw today.
I went to a Historical Society meeting at a neighboring county and heard a lot of interesting stories about how this area was settled and has grown. One of the women was a fourth generation and probably related to half the county.
Right.... Happy Valentines Day To All.
Oh Yeah, here's something you might keep in mind if you're flying off to Europe anytime soon.
FLIES!
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If you fly into Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport and, if you do what most people do after a long flight, you are probably headed to the lavatory.... right? If you're a guy, you'll see that Schiphol's bathrooms sports a feature many do not... beautiful urinals, with flies on them. Stare for a minute and you'll notice that the fly doesn't move. Look around, and you'll note that the flies are everywhere.... one per urinal, all the way down the row.
I figured out that the fly is a peel-and-paste decal, and it's not there for decoration or, even, to keep real flies away. It's a target, plain and simple. Something for all you sharp-shoot'n customers to aim at as yo urinate. Checked with Schilphol's manager and he claimed that, "spillage was down 80% once the flies were added."
I found this out later with Professor Mary Berenbaum, head of the department of entomology (the study of insects) at the University of Illinois and she said that apparently, men have "a deep-seated instinct to aim at targets". The fly decal fulfills that need, and the guys spend more of their attention making sure they hit the target, so to speak.
I checked with Amazon and sent Jarhead and LarryJ a package each of those ol' flies. Guys... you owe me $20 bucks
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I'm off to a high school reunion meeting tonight in Kennett Square. We've got to stop having so much fun and get some work done! Have a nice evening everyone, even the grumps. ;)
Giving my cat her cosequin pill.
1.Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
2.Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.
3.Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.
4.Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right fore-finger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.
5.Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.
6.Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.
7.Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered Doulton figures from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.
8.Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
9.Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
10.Retrieve cat from neighbour's shed. Get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.
11.Fetch screwdriver from garage and put door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus jab. Throw T-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.
12.Ring fire brigade to retrieve cat from tree across the road. Apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.
13.Tie cat's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed, force cat's mouth open with small spanner. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour a pint of water down throat to wash pill down.
14.Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call at furniture shop on way home to order new table.
15.Arrange for RSPCA to collect cat and ring local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.
HA! When did you move to Great Britain?
We bought our tickets this morning for Lord Of the Dance in March. It will be fun to see it again.
Hey all! Who would like to go with me to The Atlantic Sands Hotel and Convention Center in Rehoboth Beach on Thursday morning? What! A day on the beach in February doesn't excite you?
It seems my volunteer fire company ( Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company) and Diane in particular are being honored at lunch for all the help we give Newark Parks and Recreation. They will be at a big Parks and Rec conference that day.
I'm getting mentioned for being the fire safety instructor for the two week Safety Town Day Camp for 32 years and also doing a new program now that includes a walking tour to see the fire house.
Al gets to go too and a good friend who has been both Chief and President of the company is going also, so we'll have three for a nice lunch. I'm very flattered to have been noticed and chosen.
Congratulations Diane. Enjoy.
Congratulations to all of you.
Thank you. We had a delightful day. It got up to almost 70, so we made time to walk on the boardwalk before we drove back up here. The sun was wonderful and the ocean was calm and nice. It sure didn't seem like February. We'll probably pay for that later!
Very few of the board walk shops are open this time of year. The saltwater taffy place was open, but I managed to fight off temptation.
The lunch and awards presentation was very nice. A number of people and groups were honored and we were given a nice plaque to put on the fire house wall. They some how came up with a history of all the things I had done for them over the past 32 years, and I must admit it did sound impressive. I had to remind myself it was me they were talking about! Of course the award was for all of us ,not just me, as we have all done a lot to support their programs for a very long time. It was nice for us all to be recognized.
We're going to go to Ashleys PE night tonight at the high school gym..
Then tomorrow we'll be going to Caney to attend her BB games that she plays in all day.. then in the evening my children and family is taking me out for my birthday supper to Sedan to eat at the steak and rib place that they have on the corner north of town. Then, if the girls win their games on Saturday, it will be back to Caney on Sunday to watch her play some more. ((Its going to be a nice non-working weekend for a change.. )) :)
I just returned from a five day stay in Oklahoma; the weather was nice but windy. Wednesday was into the seventies and we had two picnics that day; the first with McDonalds burgers in the park at Kingfisher, then a short stroll over the swinging bridge there. After a short trip to the casino we headed back to Loyal, and packed up supper things and headed for the creek. We set up on an old log alongside the creek hoping to see some deer as we ate. No deer, but we did have a good time. We also read some more about Liver Eating Johnson, and watched some college basketball. I had a nice time except for the cost of gas this morning. It was $3.45 in Hennessey today; a rise of twenty cents since last Monday. Seismic crews are everywhere down there, and there are jobs everywhere also. No reason for anyone there to be out of work.
The movie Jeremiah Johnson starring Robert Redford was released in 1972 and is an extremely good movie.
The story is about Liver Eating Johnson but that particular cannibalistic aspect of his life was not mentioned in the movie.
He supposedly ate all or part of the liver of each Crow Indian that he killed. The Crow killed his Flathead wife.
The thing that amazed me was that he was described as dying in a Los Angeles VA hospital in 1900 rather than in the mountainous west.
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Statue of Johnson in Wyoming.
Did anyone else watch Phantom at Albert Hall on PBS last night? Magnificent!
Diane, they showed that on our cable last night and it was wonderful!
I had never seen it, nor did I think I wanted to, but since I grew up singing, no not like this,
just choirs and harmony with friends........but, I did sing my way through school....LOL
I even went to be singing or trying to remember the passages.
When we fried the cancer of the mouth, my vocal chords got damaged and altho I can sing,
I can't depend on my voice at all.
Oh, I make a "joyful-noise!" on Sunday morning.
I am very thankful the cancer is gone, but I miss my voice.
Thanks for recomending the opera. It was so good!
We had the repeat also and I watched it again. It's my all time favorite .We got to see it in New York shortly after it opened years ago and it's been my favorite ever since. (The famous chandelier scene scared the wits out of half the audience who didn't know it was coming.) I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I liked the book too.
The movie version is also quite good, and does some things that can't be done on stage. Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson, and Gerard Butler from the movie version have very successful careers now too.
Al passed his colonoscope with no polyps, so he's safe now for another 5 years. It's certainly not anybody's idea of a good time but is so important.
That is wonderful news. I have a daughter-in-law that had a spot removed from her neck and now has to go have some more taken, to make sure they got it all. So worried.
What kind?
I just had a procedure to remove a rather large lesion from the back of my hand. Turned out it was a rather rare benign tumor but I did have a consultation with an oncologist. He gave me a green light, (thank God), but wants me to have a close relationship with a dermatologist. It is odd that this thing was the result of an accidental fingernail jab back in October. The wound never healed and started with this ugly red volcano looking thing in late November. By the time I had surgery it was about the size of a quarter, and very painful to the touch. So you never know do you? :P :P
Colonoscopy tests are a must. It was during a routine test that the Doctor discovered a carcinoma in my colon, resulting in colon surgery in which the surgeon removed several inches of colon and 11 lymph nodes, six of which were cancerous. Like everyone else, I don't like preparing for it, but I don't mind the test itself. Congrats to Al for a good report.
If you are over 60, maybe even 50, you should get a colonoscopy every five years. I see my Oncologist once a month who evaluates my monthly blood tests and gives me a shot to make sure I have no recurrence.
This is not something to put off or ignore. It is extremely important.
Larryj
Larry and Edie, it's true, you just never know what will happen and getting older does seem to set everyone up for more and more.
But for people who have always gone to their doctor on a regular basis , I don't think it's so bad.They are used to the routine.
I'm finding some of my friends who just never go, no blood tests, nothing, are devastated when it's finally their turn to have something, often very little things, go wrong.
We were able to start the colonoscopes at 50 but I have a pal who had to start much younger and goes more often due to a strong family history on both sides. He does get polyps, but by taking them out early they have always still been benign.
Edie, was it a staph infection? If you didn't already know what caused it I'd have wondered if it was a spider bite. Not fun!
Have a fun Saturday everyone. :-*
The pathology report came back as keratoacanthoma which I believe is a low-grade squamous cell cancer or will become a low-grade squamous cell cancer. Pathology also said that all the cells were removed, and the reading I have done on this is that it should no longer be a danger. Since it was removed promptly it did not have much time to matastisize. It is my understanding that this can result from an injury, but the oncologist said it was very rare. Anyhoo, it's done with; I am forever thankful to my friend Wanda Lee Mills for picking me up at 4:00 AM and carrying me all the way to Bartlesville and waiting around while the surgery was done. (I had general anesthetic), but the good news is that we got to eat a very good breakfast at Eggberts' in Caney, although it was late morning. We had lots of doctor calls with Wanda Lee last year when she had her spider bite; nice to have that paid forward when my turn came. ;) ;)
So glad you're okay - and you're right - Wanda is good people!
Edie, I am glad you are okay. Thanks for telling us about this, all to often we tend to ignore simple warnings until they become more than simple.
Diane, I don't know any more than that she is having to go back to have more removed and they are putting her to sleep to do it. Very concerned but to far away to know all the details until they tell me.
I had a squamous cell removed four years ago and have had no recurrance. Can hardly see the scar now. Of course, everytime that I have a sore that seems to not heal, I watch it close. I am very conscious of skin cancer since my husband died of melanoma.
Wilma, I am sorry to hear that your hubby died of melanoma. I have had several skin cancers removed; a couple of basal cell, and one that was a baso-squamous cell. It is not a common cancer, and matastacises easily, but I have not had a recurrence. I am paying now for the folly of my youth. :P :P
Did you ever have one of those days that was just glorious, wonderful, enlightening and just otherwise terrific?
Today we went down to Newport with a stop to pick up some movies and discs from the woman who is transferring them for us. We arrived at our son's house and enjoyed a brief visit before heading over to the Legion Post. We got there a little late as the band only plays from noon until 5. We got there just as they were packing up. The day was beautiful though a little breezy, but we found a table outside on the patio out of the wind and next to a heater. Another couple our age, good friends, came as well as three young ladies who are friends of our son and his wife. There were so many different conversations going on it was hard to keep up, but I enjoyed it all. The wife of the couple our age brought a simple little dice game and we had a blast playing it. As the day turned to night, the drinks flowed (coffee for me) and although the restaurant had closed, we still could buy hamburgers and sausages to cook on the grill ourselves. Before we knew it we were the only ones left. They close at 9 PM and we didn't leave until almost 8:00.
What you have to picture in your mind is sitting on a patio looking out over the bay with the boats sailing by, a few clouds in the sky, recorded music playing oldies, then jazz and just living for the minute. There were a few times I kinda got lost just looking at the scenery and hearing the music and tuning out the conversation briefly. My son was making sure that I had whatever I wanted to drink (one gin and tonic as I was the designated driver later) and a cup of coffee and a burger patty with cheese to nibble on. My daughter-in-law was looking just as gorgeous as ever and made sure several times that I was warm and comfortable and my just beautiful granddaughter entertaining everyone with her cute antics. Sharing stories about the good old days with the couple our age and talking to the younger set, all three beautiful and intelligent young ladies. Telling jokes and playing the dice game.............
IT JUST DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT!!!!!!! 8)
Goodnight, my Forum friends, goodnight.
Larryj
I am just back from the followup visit for my last stay in the hospital and my doctor tells me that my tummy and abdomen sound just fine, working just like they are supposed to. We think that my excellent imitation of Mt Vesuvius? was due to a kink in the small intestine caused by the reaching and bending that I was doing while cleaning behind the bathroom stool, plus the overload of spaghetti and meatballs at lunch. I will have to be careful about the cleaning, which is easy. I just won't do it. Eating is a different story.
Wasn't this a lovely day?
I keep telling my friends that housework is dangerous to our health. And look how many accidents happen in the home.
Please be careful.
And enjoy all that food.
Wilma, Glad to hear all is well. Hi, Ms Bear.
We are sharing the weather here too. Just beautiful. We went out and bought a new mattress set we've been needing and then came home and threw open all the window. Ah....glorious fresh air.
What did I do for excitement today? I watched a jonquil bloom. Yesterday it was just showing color, this evening it is in full bloom. There are at least a dozen more buds in various stages but I hope that I can be more active tomorrow. Today I was feeling the effects of yesterday's long ride. While in Wichita I bought some pansies and a pot of yellow tulips, all of which I had hoped to put in the ground today. Tomorrow is another day, hopefully a better one.
We did go to see Lord of the Dance yesterday at the DuPont Theater, also known as the Play House, located inside the big Hotel DuPont. It's the Grand Dame of hotels in Delaware. The theater is a full sized legitimate theater, having it's 100th anniversary this year and has never gone dark. Just about anyone you can name has played there at one time or another. Many top Broadway plays would come there for a few shows for their last "adjustments" before they opened in NYC.
Lord of the Dance was wonderful. The dancing ,lighting, music and staging was perfect.The kids were having a good time too, playing to the audience to get a reaction...and did they ever!
Awesome Diane! I have always wanted to see this group in action but haven't made it----yet! ;)
I do envy you, Diane. We don't have access to much like that around here. I probably wouldn't go even if we did. I was going to say that seeing it on TV is just as good, then I remembered the one live stage show that I have had the good fortune to attend. It was in Wichita and a friend of mine wanted to go but she didn't want to go alone. So I decided that it would be fun to see something like that, then Janet and her younger sister decided they would like to go, too. So, off, we went. The show was "Yankee Doodle Dandy", the movie version of which I have seen a few times. The movie can't hold a candle to the live performance, even if James Cagney wasn't the star performer.
What am I doing for excitement today? Oldest daughter had nose surgery yesterday. Had a very large polyp removed from the left nostril. Today I am "taking care" of her. Once in a while I ask her if she needs anything and she usually says "no", then gets up and gets it for herself. I have been keeping myself busy doing the things that she usually does for me. I am glad that I haven't forgotten how.
It is still raining here. My gauge has shown 2 1/2 inches. I hope it quits soon, but like Judy, I am glad it isn't the white stuff.
What? James Cagney wasn't the star in the Broadway show? I am crushed. Just kidding. That was a wonderful show. I was so glad I got to experience it. That is something I do remember from being a teenager.
I don't know if he starred in the Broadway show or not, but he wasn't the star in the show we saw in Wichita.
We had a bit too much excitement this afternoon at a working house fire. One of our guys went through the floor into the basement still hanging onto his line. A mayday call went out and he was rescued pretty quick. He's fine, thank goodness. His gear and air pack did their job. No fire right under where he was but extremely hot.
Thank goodness he is okay. Most of us have no idea how dangerous fire fighting really is.
I have had a good day today but there was something on the news tonight that is so upsetting. I have shared it on my facebook page if any one wants to see it.
The video was taken by the mother of the child involved, an interview with the director of the Special Ed at a school about 20 miles from where I live. She managed to keep her cool while talking to him and that is more than I could have done. Her child has Cerebal Palsy and she has two letters from her Drs. that she is to use her walker instead of her wheel chair at school and he is refusing to allow her to. He says it is a safety issue and he is concerned about her safety. When she pressed the issue he told her the courts would have to decide. Easter Seals is involved now so I don't think it will go to court. I hope this idiot gets better educated or out of the school system. All the children deserve better than him to represent him.
Thanks for letting me steam.
Baloney! They are afraid of her and that's silly. In 1972 I had a Spina Bifida ( third grade) child whose parents and doc wanted her to stay out of her wheel chair and use her crutches and be as independent as possible. The Principal told me to do as I saw fit. The parents and I met a number of times and I spoke to the doc several times during the year. We used her wheel chair for fire drills only. We became good friends and we were invited to her wedding and are still friends after all these years. I was very proud of her progress, even though she did fall occasionally and split her chin once.
Diane, I had a cousin who was Spina Bifda and she lived a wonderful life.
Yes, she did wind up using her wheel chair.....but she also bore 2 sons, drove herself from Topeka to the Roy Rogers museum and even met Roy Rogers and Dale Evans............
AND she was about 5 or 6 years younger than me, and grewup with crutches and let me tell you, this generation wasn't known for their sympathy or help with "Special-Needs" kids, but Patty grew up with a family who accepted her with open arms and when necessary fought her battles for her.
She and my dad had a special relationship and not one of us kids was jealous.........
Shame shame on those who think disabilities are not allowed to "Be all they can be" I will borrow an Army acronymn.........and this guy isn't fit to be educating our kids.....
I don't want to learn what he is teaching.
Oh, Patty died about 10 years ago and shall I say we all still are proud we could call her cousin.
But, she also lived to the hilt all she could.
He is the Director of Special Education. This is not a small school, it is large and this is not the only Special Ed child there. How many others have been affected by this man that the parents did not stand up to.
I was talking to a man about it today and he said he went to school several years ago with a boy that was severly handicapped and in a wheel chair. He said it was understood that whoever was behind him would push his wheel chair and someone else would carry his books. He graduated with the highest grades and honors and lots of friends.
My Cathy had lots of friends who fortunately were very willing to help with books and all when she needed it. She was always the ''steady ender" when the kids had the long jump rope out, so she felt included and I had piles of board games too. She has worked at City Hall all these years.
We have had beautiful weather here today and the United Daughters of the Confederacy dedicated a marker at a Cemetery in a neighboring county so I went to that this morning. Took lots of pictures for our local Historical Society. This afternoon they dedicated another marker at a cemetery in my county so I went to that one and took more pictures. Both of these cemeteries were within about 5 miles from my house in different directions.
Got to meet some new people and visit with others that I knew, a very good day.
Chilly but pretty here today. Al and I went up to the cemetery at the New London Presbyterian Church in near by PA. Today would have been Mom's 97 birthday, plus April Fools day and Palm Sunday, so we left flowers for that plus Easter next week. Mom loved flowers and was a long time member of a garden club. For some reason my sister and her family stopped visiting them or taking flowers a number of years ago. Kind of makes me sad.
But, the 30 minute drive up and back was beautiful. All the spring flowers are out now in full tilt and the Bradford pears that went wild a few years ago and the wild apples and red buds are a joy to see.
I just got back from Oklahoma yesterday. We have been on a four day bus tour to Tunica, Mississippi. Had lots of fun, stayed in a nice hotel, and ate at numerous buffets, (two per day), and did manage to win a little money. The best buffet by far was Paula Deens' Cafe at Harrahs casino. They had fresh fried gulf shrimp that was soooo good! I had three helpings as well as a couple of helpings of broiled oysters on the halfshell. And fresh fruit. Of course there was fried chicken, catfish, etc,etc. all the things that you might imagine for a southern comfort buffet. The best breakfast was at Ballys' where I had two helpings of crepes stuffed with apple stuffing, and topped with strawberries in a sauce. Of course there were all kinds of eggs, hotcakes, frenchtoast, and on and on and on. I was afraid to step on the scale until today, but I didn't gain any, nor did I lose either. I am having a difficult time finding anything to eat that sounds good since I came home. I am easily spoiled.
I bought tickets to see Willy Nelson with some of my winnings. I got to see him at Lawrence Dumont stadium about 35 years ago. Willy is sure getting old, but then so am I. He is one of my all-time favorite performers. It's been a great week!!! :D :D
Edie, that sounds like a great trip. Glad you had fun and the food all sounds so good.
Where and when are you going to see Willie Nelson? I got to go to the Grand Ole Opry last year and can't wait to go back again.
Diane, we have redbuds here too and they are so pretty right now. I have one Iris in bloom, so far the Easter Lilies are way behind and only one daffodil bloomed this year. It was in the 80's today so all the early flowers are over.
My Iris haven't even thought about it yet, but my few tulips are gorgeous and the squirrels and deer left them alone for a change. I have enough early, mid season and late daffys to last a long time. Now that the trees are starting to bloom, my spring allergies are kicking in. We had a cold air stream come down from Canada so we could use some warming up again.
Six, that all sounds so good tasting and so much fun! Fresh shrimp and cat...yummy! Glad you had such a good time.
I am a big fan of Spring. Would say it is my favorite season, but I love it all...............even winter, if just for awhile.
Everything!, I mean Everything is blooming and my allergies are a-blooming right along with it. I am having such a good time working out in the yard............................just cough and or sneeze and start back in again.
I decided to redo my piece of the acre and since I couldn't find anyone who had a small tiller, used my pitchfork to turn it over, and muscle power to pull the tree roots, etc out and moved some rock pieces in to reshape it............and getting in my mind what I am going to plant.
I have really enjoyed it this year. I think it is because the last couple the spring has been so iffy and either too cold/too wet/too hot etc........making hay! Well, not yet.but getting there.
In a week or two I will get my bedding plants. I still am holding my breath for a late-freeze...........You know Kansas!
Today did a load of wash and hung it out to wind-dry......need to watch in case I need to chase it down the road.LOL.
have a good day. I plan on it.
Whew, it's been an emotional couple of days. Several weeks ago I had been invited to a fire safety conference in Philly at the Philadelphia Fire Academy in conjunction with TV channel 6 and a project they were working on .Everyone who went took home 40 smoke detectors to give out in their communities.. It was the same day we had tickets to Lord of the Dance, so our fire company vice president and past chief took my place. One of the Philly fire officers who was there to help run things was a LT. Robert Neary. He was one of two who died yesterday morning in a terrible warehouse fire. He would have retired in just a few weeks. Tragic.
Yesterday Al had a crown come loose and went in to have it reset. Nope, the base had shattered. So, Al left a few minutes ago for oral surgery and to start the process for an implant. Huge bucks!
We got up early to vote for our neighbor who is running for city council, I got Al some breakfast and got him out the door. Now I'm going to do chores until 10:30 when I go for a much needed hair cut.
Would you please send us some rain? We're on a red flag fire weather warning and have been running on field fires like crazy. Have a good one all.
In our town we have two separate school districts. One has Easter week vacation before Easter and the other after. Our two oldest granddaughters are out of school this week. Normally they would come here on Tuesdays. However, the other grandmother bowls on Tuesdays and they love to go to the bowling alley with her. When school is in session they don't get to do that. So today they are with her. So we have a day to get some things done...........nah.
Today is opening day for the Dodgers and my son is a huge Dodger fan. Every year he gets tickets for the opening day game. So they will be dropping off granddaughter #3 for us to watch. Before the other girls decided to go to the bowling alley we thought we would have all three. All three granddaughters love to play together and it would not have been a problem.
It promises to be a nice day before it rains tomorrow and we will be sending it on to you later. We had a circuit breaker go out over the weekend and the electrician will be coming to replace it. That breaker is for the outlet for the TV in our bedroom (temporarily connected by extension cord to another outlet) and the washer and dryer in the garage (could be connected by a heavy duty cord if my wife decides to do some laundry........she is not really concerned about it) so it is only a small inconvenience.
Larryj
Diane, I wish I could send you some of our pretty green grass and trees. We have already had as much rain this year as we had all of last year.
That was so sad about those firefighters that lost their lives. We lost one about two weeks ago, he went on a call and had a heart attack just as he was ready to go in the building. In his early 40's with young family.
I just got a call from the daughter of one of my special friends, we worked together for 16 years. She fell on Sunday, a freak accident and now she is in ICU and is paralyised (sorry, not spelled right) from the neck down. Will go see her on Thursday, just can't believe this happened.
While we are on the down side anyway, just let me say, I am recovering today from attending the funeral of my favorite aunt. She was always a positive influence in my life and I am missing her more than I realized. We weren't really close. She was married to my mother's younger, much younger brother. Her children are much younger than I. But she was the kind of person that didn't know age. One person was the same age as the next. I was as much her age as I was her daughter's age. She was a lady, a good, Christian lady and her life was a testimony to the goodness of our Father. I just hope that when my time comes that I will be as loved as she is.
I'm sorry for your loss, Wilma. Special people come into our lives and are hard to let go of. May she be at peace...........
So sorry Wilma. Special Aunts aren't easy to find. You were blessed to have her.
It sounds like we could all use a big group hug. Sadness everywhere. Prayers for you all.
Al did well with his oral surgery, but feels like he lost a fist fight. He goes back on Thurs. for a look see and then they'll decide how much healing he needs before they put in the implant. The bone is in very good shape, but the extraction did just get up into a facial sinus, so now he's not allowed to sneeze... during allergy season! and has to be on soft food, no seeds or anything like that, for several days. He can't wear his C-Pap to sleep for several days either, so I'll not get much rest if I have to stop him from snoring off and on all night. Now I'll have to figure out what to make for him to eat. He asked for a big bowl of Cream of Wheat for dinner.
I bet he is glad that is over. The Cream of Wheat sounds really good. Potato Soup is my favorite soft food or eggs poached in milk on toast.
I just added those two to the list.Thanks!
Diane, I once had to cook for a teen who had his teeth wired shut, (broken jaw) and I found all that I cooked for the
family could be ground up in a blender. I used the blender so much.......even ran liver (we all liked liver and onions) and that was the grossest thing I had ever done. ok speghetti came in there too..and the DAY! his wires came off, the blender broke. But, for about 5 or 6 weeks it worked at least once a day.
Ha! He is begging me not to puree his food. We both like liver and onions too, but I'm not sure I'd handle it very well from my blender. He had more Cream of Wheat for breakfast and I'll make some simple mashed tuna and mayo for lunch and he wants linguini with very simple tomato sauce for dinner.Tomorrow will be potato soup and then we'll see what's next. Thanks all!
When my son had to have stitches in his bottom lip from opening a hood that had been wired shut, I had cooked fried potatoes and pinto beans. He put them in the blender and was happy as anyone could be. The hood did get fixed the next day so no one else had to go through that.
Ouch! That must have really hurt! Al did well with his linguini....slurp,slurp.
I am glad he was able to eat and enjoy it. One of my granddaughters had to have a wisdom tooth pulled this week, she's doing fine.
In a pinch there is Boost and Ensure and the suppliments. But, if Al is like the rest of us..............a little diet!!!! will be a good thing.
And there is baby food! Hang in there Al. Diane, you have my sympathies!
Thanks! He's at the dentist right now, so we'll soon know what's what. He didn't sleep very well last night, rather restless, but the pain wasn't too bad, or so he said. He's really very tough.
I had offered Boost, Instant Breakfast and the baby food too. You'd have thought I was going to poison him! Ha! He said the same thing about shedding a couple of pounds. He's generally thin but has a belly he'd like to get rid of. When he was 18 he had to have his wisdom teeth cut out ,had general anesthesia and didn't wake up for 18 hours. Scared everyone badly. The Polio affected the kind and amount of anesthesia he can have. Of course they didn't know that then. It's all figured out now and no more problem.
Thank you all for the advice and kind thoughts.
Went to see my friend today, she has four disc in her neck that are fractured, she is beginning to get feeling in her hands and arms and some sensation in her right leg. Is able to feed herself today but just liquids, choked on mashed potatoes but said they didn't taste good anyway. They will be moving her to TIRR for rehab tomorrow or Saturday, she will be there six weeks and then outpatient therapy. She was in very good spirits today and I was so relieved to see her improved since the phone call on Tuesday.
She has a lot of family and a good support system her but she is a sister to me.
I'm glad to hear your friend is a little better. That was an awful accident. Prayers for sure for continued improvement.
Al's dentist is pleased with his progress. The little hole into his sinus has closed, so he can use his C-pap to sleep tomorrow, but no sneezing for three weeks. (makes me want to sneeze just to think about it). He can eat a little more freely also, but only on the right side. He goes back in a month, right after we get back from New York City. More about that later.
I finished the rest of my high school reunion invitations, so they will go in tomorrow's mail. We did as many as possible by e-mail this time, but there are still about 50 who still don't have it. It's six months to the day tomorrow,the 13th, so they surely won't complain about not having enough time to plan for it. Ha!
I'm watching weathermen on local TV broadcasting regarding the Norman, OK tornado. Our son lives there, and I was finally able to get through by phone. He is fine and so is his house, so we are ever so thankful!
Oh my! I'm glad all is OK. I guess a rough weekend is predicted isn't it? Nobody needs that kind of excitement.
Yes, supposedly tomorrow is going to be a testy day for our entire area.....................not fun..................
Hey, Isn't this prom night? and there are some nasty looking clouds west of Wichita. Hope all goes well. Photos somebody ? I love to see the kids all dressed up.
Yes, this is prom night, in spite of the weather. Several communities (Wichita area) changed the location of their proms to make the facilities have a storm shelter. Our kids are all inside the high school now, which does have a storm shelter. Joanna and Heather have both posted pictures on Facebook. Love the outfits, for the most part. Big skirts were "in" this year.
Good and thanks.I'll go look for them right now.
I so enjoyed seeing all the kids photos. I sat up until almost 3:00 watching the weather channel.Yawn....Hope this afternoon won't be as bad. My nose garden is in full smell today. Delicious. What do you folks have blooming now?
I have a few iris blooming. The bulbs are all gone, as are the lilacs. The peonies are in full bud. Everything is going to be gone before Memorial Day. My roses are budded pretty good, considering last summer's conditions.
You are still ahead of us. My Lily of the Valley, Lilacs and Wisterias are just starting. The Dogwoods are full out as is the lavander and white Honesty (Silver Dollar Plant) The late Daffies are still out and I still have a few late Tulips. My two Azaleas look great and the Rhody had big buds but aren't yet opened. I have a little section of front yard that has Buttercups,and weed or not, I love them, so I don't let Al mow them until they are finished blooming. No Iris yet, but some Stella Di Oro Day lily is starting to put scapes up. My main flower beds really need work. They are getting over run with Creeping Myrtle that has escaped from around some trees and has taken off. I'm down to just two roses now, so I should get a few more. The three peonies have little buds and Wine berries are coming up all over from the birds planting the seeds. I've tried to grow them but the birds get the berries before I can. It's supposed to be 89 here this afternoon on a south west wind. I expect to see some migrating birds anytime.
It turns out that "anytime" was now. A little while ago a Wren landed in the Red Maple outside my window here in the living room and sang his heart out, then went to the back yard and sang some more.I believe he thinks he's home. Fortunately, we just recently cleaned out all the birdhouses.
I haven't told you, but I made a trip to a nursery the other day. I went with the intentions of finding out about Knock-Out roses to see if I wanted some. I had no intentions of buying any roses. In fact, I had decided to treat myself to a garden ornament that was over priced. This is what I came home with. I didn't buy the garden ornament.
That is a really sweet smelling rose, too. Some of the roses that Mother gets don't have a smell, but this one sure does.
I had a dental appt in Bartlseville today. I had some adjustments done to my dentures since the hard reline, and found out that the pain I have been having is due to a rejection of one of my implants. They are three weeks old and the past few days I have been unable to eat much of anything and certainly unable to wear my lower denture. The dentisit removed the offending implant and we will try it again in about six weeks. The pain relief was so complete and sudden I went to Hunan a Chinese buffet and pigged out. I am afraid that they lost money on me today, everything tasted so good and it was such a relief to be able to chew.
I had two scouts at my feeders this afternoon announcing the triumphant return of the goldfinches in pretty spring yellow plumage. So I got busy and filled all the sunflower feeders as well as the thistle and the suet. Had to stop feeding about a month ago as I was invaded by a group of racoons who gobbled up that sunflower seed faster than I could dole it out. Then they tore up my squirrell feeder and broke the jar, tore down the suet feeders and ate the suet. Then they chewed a hole in the trashcan that I store the sunflower seed in. They pulled the sack through the hole but it was too heavy to pull all the way through. So that was that. I did see a pair of scissor tails sitting next to one another on a wire today. They were having a very serious conversation and I don't think it was about politics either. I spent a couple of very pleasant hours out on the patio this evening, just moving things from here to there, and contemplating a pleasant summer. ;)
Oh my, I'd better not tell Al that dental implants can reject or he will be as nervous as can be. He's in the bone healing stage right now, but feels much better over all. We had to go to big metal trash cans years ago and then put steel airline cable on halter lead snaps across the lids from handle to handle because of all the racoons. I love to watch them but I hate them at the same time. We have some goldfinches that stay here all year long, so we get to watch them change colors from season to season.We don't have scissor tails here so I enjoy seeing them when we visit.
Wilma that rose is really beautiful. I may have to see if I can find one here.
As an aside Wilma, I bought a couple of knockout roses from Walmart a few years back. They were marked down to two dollars at the end of the summer. I planted them and they haven't looked back, they don't take much water and bloom nearly all the time. A good rose for our mean summers, but not nearly as beautiful as your pretty tea rose. I love tea roses but don't have the patience to administer the pampering that they really require. I want to play outside today, but it's just too cold. I do hope that I can get the grass in my flower beds sprayed today.
Going to a couple of concerts this weekend, making up for my lost youth. Look out David Allen Coe, I'm looking forward to the ultimate c&w song come saturday night. You just cannot beat the price; a bus trip to the casino, $40.00 worth of free play, free buffet, and a concert all for $47.00. Quite a bargain for a full days' entertainment. They will be picking us up at 2:00 Pm and we won't get back until the wee hours. Hope I survive!
We plan to attend the rattlesnake hunt in Okeene the first part of May. I won't be huntin' or handlin', but I will probably have to try eating some. We also plan to attend the big hamburger fry in Okarchee that weekend. That sounds like fun; they fry a humungous hamburger and everybody gets a piece of it. They also have a real electric trolley line that will be operating that day. And I plan to watch the wind playing in the wheat. That is something that I do miss around here; the pasture land here is absolutely beautiful this time of year, but the wind playing in a wheat field just gives me such peace.
Edie, you are a teenager again! I'm so happy for yo.Those trips sound wonderful! I'm jealous. Down state here has a chicken festival every summer because Delaware grows chickens as one of it's main "crops." They have a huge frying pan that they brag is the biggest in the world, but I have my doubts.. ;D. Anyway, they fry huge numbers of chickens in it all day long for the festival. Sounds a bit like that huge hamburger. Rattlesnakes? Uh,you have have my share, but they are tasty. I'm glad I don't have to rely on them for food.
It's perfect day here and the light breeze is full of sweet scent. BUT the air is also full of pollen from the trees and I'm sneezing!
I have a reunion meeting tonight. The invitation letters have gone out to classmates that don't have e-mail. We decided to rent a juke box for music and picked out the menu for food. We'll have a get together Friday night, the main party on Saturday and a breakfast brunch on Sunday morning. Now we need to work on memory boards and displays and decoration ideas. Any thoughts? I've always liked the way you all do it out there.
I'm back. Sadly, Wilmington Friends Upper School is on fire. It's gone to a third alarm with a huge number of fire companies fighting the fire.
That is the school where my one niece (Al's sister's daughter) went, so I have a particular interest and have been there many times. It was started in 1748 and is the oldest still operational school in Delaware.
The kids are all fine and the upper school has been sent home. Well duh. ;) The lower school is separate on the same campus so it's not affected. My company was asked to have an ambulance go to stand by. Our fire company is not involved as we are expected to cover most of the rest of the county for anything else that might happen.This might make the national news.
Oh, that's so sad. :( I have some friends that went there a number of years back.
They really yelled Bonsai, attacked and made an amazing stop. The roof trusses over the one area were so compromised they pulled all the fire fighters out and went with an exterior attack only. The old slate roof made opening up for ventilation difficult.
25 fire companies were there with 7 ladder trucks with master streams playing onto and into the fire. It's bad enough, but could have been a lot worse.
Mom 70x7, that's so interesting that you know people who went there. I'd never have thought that. I texted my niece who lives in Scottsdale AZ right at the start so she knew. Isn't technology amazing?
Leaving in the morning to go shoot a Cowboy match in Oklahoma.. Don't know how I will do as I haven't picked up all my single action guns since I shot last year in California...( I came in 6th there) .. and this year there is almost double the entries so the competition is going to be tougher than ever before. But no matter~~I'll do my very best and have fun while I'm trying. This is my most favorite and fun shoot of the year and to say we have a blast is an understatement.. I dearly love all the people and posse we get to shoot with so when the end of the weekend is done, I will have a smile on my face and more wonderful memories tucked away. And that's really what its all about. ;)
Hope everyone has a great weekend.. and
Don't burn the place down while I'm gone.. :) ;D ;D
Hope you have good weather. Shoot straight and have fun.
I am looking forward to hearing about your trip and hope you will have some videos for us. Have fun.
New Years Eve just won't be the same without Dick Clark. I used to get off the school bus just in time to catch most of the original Band Stand show back when it was local here. It started in Philly. He was always so nice with the kids and obviously loved what he was doing.
I have had my excitement for today. Early this morning before daylight. It is my practice that upon arising, I move through the house without turning on any lights. The bathroom is adequately lit by a streetlight, as is the kitchen. However, the room darkening shades at the living room windows keep the living room in almost complete darkness. Before settling into my recliner, I fill my coffee cup with the aid of the light from the refrigerator, then move on to the darkness of the living room. Usually, by this time, Bud has greeted me. This morning he did not. Assuming that he might be on one of his favorite perches, the back of my recliner, I gently lowered myself to the seat. I do this so as to not send Bud on a wild ride from which his claws have to be extricated later. He was not on the back of the recliner. Another of his favorite spots is the seat of my recliner. Need I say more?
Well, it got cooler last night and the warmest place to be, except in your bed, would be IN YOUR CHAIR.
Mine surprise me when I think they are both sacked out and I tip-toe (OK stumble) my way to the john during the night
one of them just happens to be laying in front of the door. Should I say, I open my eyes, but just so I don't hit the wall......ok enough pet stories. I need to get busy so I can do nothing the rest of day.........this is bulletin day and I need to go to library and church to do this.
Have a good one.
Wilma, I hope Bud isn't a flat cat now. Did you spill your coffee?
It's another beautiful day here and I've got many things to do. Tomorrow morning we have a Bat Mitzvah to go to at Temple Beth El here in Newark. We haven't had friends with kids the right age for this in many years I'm wearing a long dress. It's not too often I dress up that much. Hope I remember how. The actual birthday party part is at the fire house afterward.They are having a steeple chase tailgate theme, so I can imagine the decorations will be horsey. Hi Judy. Both of you, have a great day.
Just sorta floating around, doing nothing...
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It's raining at last, a good useful rain. We have a nor'easter coming up the coast (our winter/spring hurricane) The wind is very gusty but the rain is wonderful. We are almost seven inches below where we should be .The farmers are really worried. Hopefully this will help.
My forever girlfriend and husband,(a recently retired vet,) drove down to Kennett Square, PA. from Lancaster, PA. to join us for lunch at Giordano's, a good Italian place. I love their wedding soup, it's really tops .
Mary Ann had foot surgery recently and isn't allowed to put her foot down for several more weeks, so she has a neat knee scooter/walker to use. She really zips around with it. You've probably seen them. Really handy. Have a nice evening everyone. Nice Diane will be back tomorrow, so you won't hear me spout off any more.
No rain here today but it was cold last night, today was sunny and warm. Perfect day for mowing the yard if the mower wasn' t in the shop, only a year old and already loses the belt everytime I raise the blades.
We have already had as much rain this year as we had all last year. So nice to see green everywhere. I do have some trees that have dead branches that are falling everytime we have wind.
I got back from Oklahoma this afternoon, unloaded the van, had a snack, made some phone calls, and got the all important nap. I am happy to report that both concerts were great although too loud. I will take some earplugs next time as I am not accustomed to very loud music. David Allen Coe put on an awesome performance even though he has to be assisted on and off stage by an attendant. It is obvious that his health is in decline, he is now 73 years old with lots of rough mileage. But that still doesn't keep his attitude from being off the front burner. The crowd ate it up! I wanted a t-shirt but they didn't have one that I would wear in good taste. So I bought a pink ball cap with David Allen Coe embroidered on the front. Twenty dollars! I've never paid that for a cap in my life, but I won a couple of good jackpots yesterday, so I splurged. I had wanted to get a Willie Nelson t-shirt when we were there, but I just could not justify $45.00 for it, so I passed.
Tomorrow is the concert in Moline at the Methodist church with the County Liners. They are a great gospel group. Everyone is welcome for this free performance at 7:00 PM. Busy busy!
Now you know why kids are losing their hearing at a much earlier age. ;) I really do carry those little disposable yellow twist ear plugs in my purse. Sometimes movies are 'way too loud for me too. Six, it sounds like you had a really good time. Our storm has passed with little damage here and a wonderful 2.3 inches of rain. I can just about see the grass greening up. Have a wonderful day everyone.
David Allen Coe is 73 years old? I had no idea.
I asked Jim yesterday if he had seen any hummingbirds flitting around. He had not, but I made up some sugar water anyway. I am anxious to see if they start showing up. We usually have 3 or 4.
On my way to Independence early, early this morning, I saw something running down the middle of the highway just north of the Stephens farm. I slowed down because I thought it was a little coyote pup. Well, it wasn't. It was a jack rabbit. Yes, boys and girls, a jack rabbit. It had the biggest ears I had ever seen, (except those on my dog, Colonel), and he/she couldn't wait to get off the highway. I wish I had been able to take a picture. My excitement for the day.
We used to see a jack rabbit over in the vicinity of the Green Ranch. I was really surprised the first time we saw it.
Beat you, Janet, I just now saw a hummingbird at our feeder.
Just to let you know, my hummers have been here this week. Right now, I think there are two pair at least.
Hopefully all the kids from last year will show up this year. May have to put other feeders out. Got two more trees I
can use, plus neighbor behind me has a nice feeder out so maybe this is our year.
Nope, none here yet. It got really cold here again so maybe they went to the beach to warm up.
Anybody want to go to Nevada and hunt for meteorite bits? That thing must have been huge and made one heck of a noise when it exploded.
I forgot to tell you about my bit of excitement yesterday. No, it isn't about Bud this time, but there is a neat picture that could be him that I am attaching.
My excitement occurred when I was on my way back to the house after doing some spraying and cutting a few red roses. One hand was busy holding the sprayer and the roses while the other was maneuvering the wheel chair. Having come to a slope up which I had to go and which I cannot do with just one hand, I had turned around and was pushing myself up the slope when what to my wondering eyes should appear but a miniature green and red bird. His eyes were eyeing the red roses that I had in my hand and he was so close that if I'd had a free hand, I could have touched him. Then he looked at me, gave me a fluttering, "Have a good day" and disappeared. This morning he was at the feeder again.
That must have been a special feeling to have been that close to that bird. Do you know what kind it was?
No excitement here today but tomorrow I am going to the Sawmill Festival at a nearby town. Lots of history, craft vendors and food. Should be interesting.
It was a ruby throat. It was even tinier up close than it appears when it is at the feeder.
It's Saturday, and it's going to be a beautiful day, and we are going to take our two oldest granddaughters down to Newport to play with their cousin on the beach and visit with our son and daughter-in-law. I have been a little under the weather the past two days, but feel pretty good this morning and looking forward to a day with the family. When your lungs are compromised, even a slight cold can be debilitating.
Because my son and his family are renting a "winter rental" they will be moving in June. Many of the houses in the area rent out for the winter months, but when summer comes, they begin renting by the week, making a ton of money. Because my daughter-in-law's mother is going to be in China for the summer they will live in her condo. Which is kind of nice as it is much closer to us than the beach, so we will see more of them.
Looks like a great day.
Larryj
I was sitting on the front porch this morning, tying my shoes and watching the little monster that lives in our house when all of a sudden, ZOOM! Right over my head. A hummingbird. I am so glad they are here and glad I got the feeders up.
We're still waiting.I think they must be down in Virginia Beach or somewhere waiting for our wind to change. It's been really chilly here.
It's been really cool here today so it was this afternoon before I got outside. I worked until nearly 8:00 PM and I have some muscle aches tonight that I haven't had for awhile. I worked slowly with lots of small breaks favoring my back as it needed it. The good news is, the back is not hurting tonight; just some muscle soreness from the unaccustomed exercise. I did make a little drive out to the lake where I pulled up some water willow for my goldfish tub. The arum isn't up yet, as I checked the creek where it grows the other day. I'll be watching for it so I can have a small pot of that for my tub also. Both the arum and the willow have a sweet little blossom, and the fishes like it for hiding. I like hearing the water movement. It makes noise as well as the fountain. I haven't set up the tabletop fountain yet, probably next week before that gets done. It is so nice to be back among the living. I did not realize just how depressed I was until I came back from that place wherever it was. I suspect that many people who have lost a spouse know what that feels like. Haven't seen a hummer yet, but I don't have a feeder out yet either. Maybe tomorrow. ;)
Had my first hummer show up yesterday. This is the first year that I have put out a feeder :)
Aren't they fun to watch? Ours are still missing but the wind is still in the North so I don't think they will come until it changes to SE or S.
So, today I start my "to do" lists. We're taking the train up to New York City next Sunday morning. Be back Wednesday evening.
Glad you are back, too, Mrs. Sixdogsmom.
It was beautiful down at the beach. My son and I took the two oldest down to the bay side beach and let them get filthy. It was nice to have some one-on-one with him. The youngest granddaughter was taking a nap along with her mom and so was Nana. After about two hours of good ol' Vitamin D, we came back to some Thai food ordered by my daughter-in-law. Not much of a fan of Thai food, but I ate it. Daughter-in-law assured me the noodles were rice noodles and gluten free, but there was something, maybe in the sauce on the meat, that wasn't. Then I began to feel like I was relapsing back to the cold in my chest and fell asleep while my son took the girls to the ocean side of the beach. I wound up sleeping on the couch for a few hours and waking with a stomach ache. We went home and I immediately took care of what I do every night such as make the coffee in the self timed coffee pot and took my pills, took care of the dogs and was out like a light. I always get up early around 5 or 6. This morning I woke at 6 and came out to my recliner, but went back after a couple of hours and went back to sleep. Next thing I knew it was noon and the Laker game was going to be on. My wife had also gone back to sleep and I had to wake her for the game.
For all of you unfamiliar with the "bay side beach and ocean side beach" my son lives on a peninsula. Two blocks to the southwest is the ocean, therefore ocean side beach. The bay side beach is a short block to the northeast and that is where all the boats are anchored. I prefer that side because I like to watch the boats and there are no big waves so it is a safe place for the kids to play. If you have Google Earth, just type in Newport Beach, CA and you will see the peninsula, or look at any map of that area.
Larryj
I put the first coat of dark(ish) red paint on my front door!! We decided it was time to decorate the house a bit since we are sticking around for at least another year. Painting the inside will be next!
Lisa
For excitement today, I am wishing I was the one taking the train to New York City or the one on the beach! lol
And Diane, I want to hear from the one back east and all about her outing in New York City. I love to hear from the ones on both coasts on this forum!
I'll write a bit about it when we get home. I don't think we are going to have time to see Lion King and tickets are sky high,but next week would be the week to go if we could.The brother of a friend went to school at Julliard and is a professional musician in NYC. Next week he will be playing in the pit orchestra (trombone or trumpet) for Lion King.
I agree with you. I love hearing what Larry is doing and I wish we would hear from Bonnie more often.
Lisa,good luck with the paint job.When I get some good NY bagels I'll think of you!
Man I miss those bagels!!!! ;D
Lisa
We just got home from Al's annual Polio doctor's visit at Radnor PA's HUP facility.
His stamina is down by about 20%, but his strength in the polio affected muscles is still about the same. His new leg braces are supporting him well. All in all, a good appointment. We came home by way of Springfield PA to see what the new owner had done to Al's aunt and uncle,s place that was sold after they both died.Fancy new door and front triple windows. They expanded the big family room to include the attached garage and replaced the garage door with a big bay window. The large back yard has been fenced in too. It's nice to know the house has another good family there to give it heart. Lots of good memories there.
Just down from there is a good bagel shop, so we stopped in for Nova lox with cream cheese, onion, tomato and capers on an "everything." YUM!
Glad it was a good appointment! And thanks for making my mouth water. ;D
We're doing well out this way. The big news here in our area is, of course, the suicide of Jr. Seau, who was a well thought of and respected 43 yr. old former Charger football player. He was very generous with his time and his money, and did so much for so many people. It makes me think that we all really do need to be good to each other, and "stay in tune" with what might be going on in the lives and minds of our friends.
We will be heading back to Kansas, two weeks from today, for our "annual" Memorial time visit. It's always good to see our Kansas friends again. The older we're getting, the faster the time seems to be flying by! But, life is good, and for that, we are very thankful.
My best to everyone. And, that's the report from San Diego County!
Bonnie, if you get down our way, or go through our town, we would love to see you. Give us a call or send an e-mail. Safe travels
Myrna
We would love to see you, Myrna. We will be taking our daughter & her husband to the Tulsa airport on Tuesday, May 29th., I don't know the time, but, that would be the most likely time we could stop by the Copan Restaurant for some of that great food! I'll let you know more, as we get closer to the time. Would you want to e-mail me your telephone number again? bonnieb@cox.net
Thanks.
Spent a good day with Mother and the sisters. The amazing thing that happened was when we got to my house, there was a Baltimore oriole sitting on the hummingbird feeder looking around. They are so pretty.
Diane, so glad the Dr appointment was good and you had a good time.
My day wasn't so good, my neighbor and I went for evening walk and saw a man on a bicycle ride down our street when we turned the corner, when we got back to the corner we could see him off of the bicycle by her mailbox and then he got back on and rode towards us. When he went past us I noticed he had an empty pet carrier on the back of the bicycle, the only thing more that I can add is I now have two more cats to feed.
The city has a Humane Officer and the county doesn't, I live 19 feet out of the city limits and my neighbors mailbox is less than that.
The neighbor and I decided that we needed an ice cream cone to settle our nerves, so much for walking trying to lose weight.
What Janet didn't say is that we visited the new casino at Mulvane. This was my first time at a casino, so youngest daughter took me in hand, introduced me to a penny machine and we spent a pleasant hour and a half together, just me and the machine. It cost me $2.50. About as much fun as playing computer games. The daughters won some and lost some. I was the big winner because I got to spend time with all four of my girls at the same time.
Her oriole was the first one any of us had seen this year. I haven't seen one over here yet.
And that is the best kind of winning Wilma. Mother's Day is just around the corner, another great day for you.
wilma, I finally got to see one of our Oriole's yesterday.
For past several years I have heard them........and yes, they will visit the hummingbird feeder. Has happened here. Compared to hummer's they are huge, and I wondered if he/she was going to knock it down. LOL
I know they stay at the tops of trees. I mean right on top, so if you are looking up either you get whip-lash or they move when you get close.
I would hear them sing and finally last evening one was in my tree (ok housing's tree) and I finally got a look. Pretty and not the Baltimore type....but still nice and pretty.
Keep looking and listening they will stick around if you have tall trees for them to nest in.
Oh, one of them is singing now. They stay in the trees next door south and right at the top.
Might be Orchard Orioles They love orange flavor too. They would come to half an orange stuck to a nail in a board. I don't know if yours would or not.
I am pleased I got to see him this year. Don't care what kind.
One year we did get Baltimore, but think that was after stormy weather had detour their
migration.
I love its whistle. I enjoy listening and watching all the birds. Even the starlings that drive people crazy.
After all they are God's creature, too. Even if they are pesty. Kind of like us human's
Quote from Bonnie M.:
We will be heading back to Kansas, two weeks from today, for our "annual" Memorial time visit.
You are coming to Longton when Ms Bonnie ? Holy moly !! All them divots in your yard aint from me metal detecting your yard. No Mum they aint---I seen a big armadillo down there digging holes everywhere, I tell you---oh yea, we had a hail storm too---hail balls as big as hedge apples--punched big holes in that yard everywhere--it was a real weird storm though---only hit that one yard---aint that weird ? Oh and I saw Farmer Joe down there digging fish worms in your yard---Yea, that's what made most of them holes .
O.K. !!! Are you trying to scare me into not coming back to Longton? Judy told me that the yard was looking really nice!
Hmmm! Was it this trip that you were going to buy me a cup of coffee in the Cafe? I'll see 'ya there!
Take care of yourself.
Whew !! That was a close call Ms Bonnie. After I posted earlier ,a guy called and wanted me to plow him a garden, I entered the address he gave me on my tractor GPS and plowed up a storm---until I found out I was plowing your yard---that turkey had given me the wrong address. Good thing is, there are no more divots in your yard. Sorry---but as long as your yard looks like a farm field---can Farmer Joe plant some sweet corn in it?
It's nice to hear from Bonnie again. I've missed her cheery posts.
So, the plants are all watered and the packing is finished.I've figured out where we are staying in relation to other things. Al's scooter will be there waiting for us at the Hilton NYC when we arrive. We've got the subway and taxi stands pin pointed. Looks like there is lots to do fairly close by. Should be fun.
I am going to watch the Kentucky Derby and I am going to pick a winner.
So Wilma, I'm sitting here getting ready to watch, and finally a hummer looked in the screen door at me and had a long drink at the feeder.
Who do you like? Union Rags? Went the Day Well? How about Alpha?
Did anyone pick "I'll Have Another?" That would be a good thing!
Nope. Oh well, another million $ down the drain! ;)
I chose two and niether was named I'll have another.
My excitement today was when my grandson backed into the neighbor's gas line. Made gas spew. It was the place where the meter would be if there had been a meter on it. Called the sheriff's office. Got a fast response from the chief and from Kevin Mitchell. Called the fire department off. This was on Kevin's property, so everything was good. Glad the dispatch got ahold of Jetta really fast even though Kevin got it plugged off right away. Hardly any damage, but spewing gas is always so loud. That was the Harrington household's excitement.
Not the horse that I picked either but it was a good race. Wonder if he win the triple.
Janet, I am glad everything worked out okay.
I am getting ready to go look for the moon, it was still to low when I looked out a few minutes ago. Should be above the trees by now.
The moon is beautiful. I hope everyone gets to see it at least once tonight..
I'll Have Another was good to my purse today! ;D
The moon is bright and beautiful out here, too. It has a large ring around it.
Warning...Trip Diary ahead.
We made it back home! It was a wonderful trip. The Wilmington, Del. station was still as spotless as ever, with friendly people everywhere, just one quick photo ID check as we picked up our boarding passes.There was no poking, or prodding and just a few security people unobtrusively watching. They did quietly hustle off one fellow who appeared to be a street vagrant, who I think they knew. Al had lots of help when he needed it and everyone was just as friendly as could be.
Penn Station in New York was very busy with folks from all over the world going and coming. Very clean. There were Amtrack security people around, but never really noticeable. Several had dogs who sniffed everyone as they wandered around. There were a good many NYPD there also, but not intimidating. The Red Cap took us from the train right to the taxi stand and hailed a taxi for us. Great service!
It was a nice partly cloudy day for the short ride to our Hilton Hotel NYC at 56th St. and 6th Ave. We were right in the heart of midtown Manhattan, close to most everything we were interested in seeing.
Al had a scooter delivered to the hotel, so after we settled in (23rd floor) we went one and a half blocks to the Carnegie Deli and restaurant for late lunch. I wasn't sure we would be able to eat before they closed. HA! They're open from 6:30 Am to 4:00 Am. It's a favorite spot for the theater crowd to go after a show... Eating in NY does not have to be very expensive. Ya just ask the locals and they share all their favorite spots.
We got a "Woody Allen" sandwich to split. A real New York deli sandwich! The thing was a monstrous 6 inches tall (really!) cut corner to corner, packed to overflowing with tender lean Pastrami and Corned Beef, a big bowl of various dill pickles on the side, and a big jar of their own homemade spicy brown mustard. It could easily feed four hungry people. Al also ordered a dish of Derma, which is hard to describe, but very good... Ground and spiced grain cooked in natural sausage casings. Would you believe Jewish haggis? Anyway, Al enjoyed his half of that sandwich..I doggie bagged a lot of my half, which Al ate for a snack later. The place was full of young happy people from everywhere ,a real tower of Babel. The waiters were real pros and almost too attentive. Very friendly too, wanting everyone to have a good time. In fact, I never a saw grumpy person anywhere. The locals were very helpful and nobody was ever short or snappy.
Some of Al's meals were provided at his conference and I wandered all the little shops and stands and had good bagels and cream cheese, and bacon and eggs on a big Kaiser roll. For dinner we hit the local Halal ( Muslim kosher) falafal carts for spicy lamb and rice and Gyros.. We also had all kinds of fresh sushi and sansumi and some other kinds of deli sandwiches at the local take away delis....and pastries too from the bakeries. For once I didn't have to worry too much about eating. I walked for miles and miles.
I checked out the little shops and fancier places inside the hotels too. The sounds and sights and smells of the city were first rate. All the cooking odors of all the international foods and spices were outstanding. And NYC water tastes very good, comes down from the mountains.
I thought about hopping a tour bus by myself, but decided to wait for Al to finish his sessions so we could go see things together. We saw Madison Square Garden,Times Square, with lots of people sitting at little outdoor cafe tables.... Central Park and on and on. I'd seen them all before, but it was nice to see things still so clean. When I was a kid some areas were rather trashy, even in the theater district. All cleaned up now.The theaters have their big signs up, as do the studios where people like Jon Stewart and others do their shows.That was fun to see.
We did go down to Ground Zero and took the tour of the memorial area. LOTS of security there and we had to take off coats, purses etc, to be tubbed and x-rayed.They did take knives and things, but you could check them and reclaim them on the way out
The 9-11 museum is still under construction but the two fountains, perhaps better called water features, that take up the footprints of the north and south towers are completed and running (WOW.) They are huge flat sided walls that start where the people stand (you can put your hands underneath the top ledges and feel the water) and drop straight down, covered with continuous waterfalls tumbling down inside into a bottomless dark square hole. You cannot see the bottom.
The names carved along the angled, chest high sides of the fountains are completed. It's beneath them that you can reach under and feel the water. Everyone who died that day is there, including Shanksville PA and the Pentagon. I was able to find the names of the people who meant something to me, including a Newark young man, Matt Flocco who died at the Pentagon.
The new Tower One has recently been topped off, as I'm sure you saw on TV, but much work is still going on there and at several other buildings that are slowly rising.
Tower one has a very shiny wall finish that reflects every airplane that flies up the river. I found that very unsettling, as I'm sure was intended. There were lots of people there visiting the memorial ,many with tears in their eyes. Me too.
There were a lot of children and I was pleased to see that the ones who were old enough seemed to get it.They were very well behaved and interested. It has a park like atmosphere with lots of new trees planted and quite a bit of grass.
There is one tree left called the Survivor Tree that was the only stump left of all the trees that were in the World Trade Center area. It has been nursed back to health and is a popular place for people to stop and reflect on all that happened there. A number of nice granite blocks have been placed all around the site so people can sit and chat or just remember.
We stopped at the memorial gift shop just before we hailed a taxi back and I got a book on the memorial and a few other doodads.
Al enjoyed all the conference speakers. Lawrence O'Donnell was the last one. He did his morning show and came over from the studio to talk. (He's still doing his school desk program for those of you who know about that.) Al enjoyed hearing him. Said he was very funny too. The train ride back was very uneventful. Got a nice turkey Gouda wrap on the buffet car to eat on the way home. All in all a fun time. I do love New York!
What a wonderful trip you had. I have never had the desire to go to NYC, but you sure made it come alive for me. Thanks.
So glad you got to eat at the Carnegie Deli. They know how to make sammies!!!! You can't get your mouth to open big enough to get the dang thing in!!!! ;D I LOVE their Rubens. Ah, memories........
Lisa, who's jonesing for a bagel now.....
What a wonderful trip! Thanks for sharing.
Like Janet, I have never had any desire to go to NYC, but, Diane, I almost wish that I had been there with you. Thanks for sharing.
I can understand why people think they don't want to go to NYC, because it's so huge, but I didn't find it to be intimidating at all. I never felt overwhelmed or lost. The streets are laid out to be easy. The Avenues go one way and the streets the other. So much is broken up into neighborhoods that repeat themselves every so often, so everywhere I walked, I could find most anything I wanted. We were just in Manhattan of course, but the other four boroughs have their own characteristics also. We've been there many many times over the years but always just day trips.
The taxis were "Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.Those guys were amazing. They knew every square inch of their vehicles and knew how to get into places I just knew wouldn't fit....but did! I haven't ridden that fast and crazy since Al and I rode to a fire with the Deputy Chief Of Chicago's FD! Being up on the 23rd floor was good too. I could look down on all those taxis. I never saw less than 18 at a time up and down the streets ,usually more. The big Hilton sits on a corner so I could see down and across the corner where the big public art ''LOVE'' piece sits and there is one nearby that looks like a big fuzzed out dandelion. Another I saw was a huge button with a needle through it. We got to see Hell's kitchen and quite a lot of the Tribeca area from the Taxi when we went to and from the 9-11 Memorial.
Lisa, I'd have loved to have sent you some of those good bagels, but they just wouldn't have been fresh by the time they got to you. The big sandwich...I never even tried to pick up my part, let alone get it in my mouth (no jokes please ;D.) It was strictly knife and fork time.
Unllike everyone else, I would love to go to NYC. I would love to see every nook and cranny of this great country of ours. I loved getting to be there through your eyes.
diane, thanks for the ride-along;. I have never had a desire to visit NYC........but you made it sound like I
could change my mind.
From what I am reading (not just with you) it is very expensive to live there.............all the taxi's and trains must add a lot to expenditure.............unless I won a lottery, etc. I just could not afford.
But, did enjoy the ride.
Diane, I have never really wanted to go to New York City until now. You make it sound so exciting and interesting. Thankyou.
Diane, I join the ranks of those with no desire to go to NYC. I live in a large urban area and I don't want to go see another one. I didn't even like Chicago when we were there in 2002. My brother-in-law, however, makes it a point to go to New York every summer. He takes someone with him, my son once, my wife last year along with GD#1, and friends. He stays at the Roosevelt each time and beginning soon he will begin making peanut brittle as a bribe to the people that work there and gets a lower room rate. (I know that they know he's coming and set aside a room for him, but if they were going to sell out that day, I wonder if the room would still be there.............just saying.) He also thinks its a big deal to stand in the crowd outside NBC during the morning show and try to get on camera. He calls and tells me to tape it. He is also one of those idiots wearing a green Statue of Liberty thingy on his head.
Larryj
I understand all of you. Lots of people wouldn't like the mass of humanity that is on the go all the time. Living there is very expensive, but most people don't own cars, so they don't have that expense at all, or the registration, fuel and insurance.They take public transportation everywhere and if they need to leave the city to go somewhere that doesn't connect, they rent a car.. The taxis and all actually weren't as expensive as I expected. There are also the other boroughs that aren't nearly as expensive as Manhattan. Stanton Island is another world entirely. Many people take the ferry to work every day.
Food went everywhere from very expensive at the big hotels to really cheap if you looked around a bit.The Starbucks coffee at the hotel was $2.20 for a large. The breakfast shops down the block had really fresh bagels and cream cheese for $2.50 and that big bacon and egg sandwich on a large Kaiser roll was $3.20. The buses are not expensive at all and you can even catch a pedicab for very little.
Traffic can be terrible and they make fun of it too. I don't know why it would ever be called "rush" hour.
On the other hand, there is so much to see and do. Between the theater district and the diamond district, and all the museums and shopping from all over the world, and all the different kinds of tours to take... Well, the adventuresome person would love it.
Larry, I understand what you mean! I could have easily gone the few blocks to the NBC studio on Monday morning but I just couldn't see myself doing that. Besides, I wanted to sleep in! ;D
I really enjoy traveling, but as with most big cities I've been to, its great to visit and see everything, but I have no desire to live there. Thanks for taking the ride with me, glad it was enjoyable for you.
I still have to say, I would rather tour a mountain chain and see the wilds of America, before
I would want to see the NYC area. maybe spots would be fun. But, give me the Flint Hills and the prairies and I am
very content. (Oh, if I want to see any place special, I google it and see it that way!)
I like the travel channel, but I really like my own bed at night. LOL
I'm totally spoiled because I've gotten to see many of the mountains too. :laugh:
The cool, piney smelling mountains in Estes Park in the Colorado Rocky Mts. and watching the snow melt come tumbling down the granite hillsides and watching the Elk play on the summer snow patches and driving to Cripple Creek, Vale, Steam Boat Springs, Cortez, etc, is wonderful too! I guess I love it all and enjoy each in it's own way.
I have been to New York, Fort Worth Dallias, New Orleans, Houston, New Jersey, and many more large city's in California and I find nothing that any of you could not do. It is fun but when you are home it makes you glad to be be there. So what if Diana went to a BIG CITY if it is something you find it is not for you then that is what you need to do. We all have our dreams and I find just because we do not go does not mean we are not doing what we want to. If course this is just another place we can make our dreams come true.
Uh, New Jersey is not a city. Who poured vinegar in your corn flakes today? ??? ::)
Being somewhat homebound and not able to travel, I enjoy anyone's tale of their adventures. I am just thankful that Diane enjoys what she does and is willing to share with us. It would be nice to hear of some of the adventures that the rest of you are having or have had. It isn't that I haven't traveled. I have been to sixteen of our states, none of them east of the Mississippi. Some of them several times. My physical condition now prevents me from riding very far without being sick later. Please continue with the tales of adventures. This old lady appreciates them.
Thank you Wilma. I was asked to share so I didn't think I was out of line. Of course, reading what I write has always been optional.
I enjoyed reading about your trip. Please continue to share. Thanks, Diane!
Sounds like some of us Kansas gals enjoyed hearing about your adventure! And for those that didn't, oh well. And Wilma I enjoy your roses. I also love to hear about larryj going to the beach. As I said I love to see and hear about every nook and cranny of our country, big or small. Thanks to all that contribute.
I feel the same way. Keep sharing folks. I enjoy hearing about other people's doings too, of any kind.
As far as my traveling, I feel lucky to still be able to do it.There will be a time, far off I hope, when Al won't be able to. His endurance is slipping just a bit each year and eventually we'll have to close the door on our adventures. But in the meantime...next month we spend a couple of days in Baltimore. Seafood, here we come!
You go girl, live while you can!
We took a little road trip last week and really enjoyed seeing some new places that weren't really that distant. Our destination was Canton, Illinois where my ancestors immigrated from England to do some genealogy research. On the way, we went by Fulton, Missouri and toured the Winston Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College there. It was really interesting and well organized, but my highlight was the church from the 1600s which was on the grounds. It was built in England; burned and been rebuilt; then bombed during World War II. The remains were somehow transported, piece by piece, to Fulton, Missouri across the ocean by ship and then by train to the Midwest. There it has been reconstructed and is a wonderful structure. Then on to Hannibal, Missouri on the Mississippi River where Mark Twain lived as a child. It is a quaint little river town with lots of tourist attractions based on Mark Twain's life and writing career. After our visit in Canton and a trip to the history room in the local library, we headed south to Springfield, Illinois where Abraham Lincoln's heritage lives on. A new Presidential Museum and Library is state-of-the art with the newest technology, and the Lincoln home was very interesting to tour. The current capitol and the previous historic capitol along with the Lincoln burial tomb were pretty amazing. Grant's Farm in St. Louis is owned by the Busch Family of beer fame housing some of the famous Clydesdale horses which were so beautiful. We did not know that this land was once owned by Ulysses S. Grant (thus its name..........duh..........) and a National Park Service site across the street has a great free museum highlighting the lives of the Grant family.
We were gone for a week and really enjoyed the wonderful spring weather and green landscapes of the Midwest at this time of year. Sometimes we don't realize there are a treasure of wonderful sights to visit right in our own backyard!!!
I definitely agree with you, Karen. My daughter-in-law is a jet-setter and always traveled to many countries before becoming a mommy and settling down, even though she and the baby did make a trip to Shanghai and Hong Kong for a wedding and to visit her relatives. I once told her she should "buy a Chevrolet and see the USA." (How many of you remember that?)
My wife would prefer to fly, not being able anymore to sit for long drives. In fact, for the upcoming reunion, she and others will fly to Oakland and my son and I will drive. He and I took many trips across the country together when he was growing up. It was a great bonding time for us.
There is so much to see and learn in these United States. I wish I could see all of them. I have been to 27 states.
Larryj
Karen, that was a wonderful trip. Missouri sure is beautiful. Reminds me of good catfish too!
Karen, my sister and I went to Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky last year. Love every inch of that trip. I had never seen as many peach trees as I did in Illinois. Not even in Ga. Sounds like it was a delightful trip.
After a cool, overcast, drippy day planting toms, peppers, mint, basil, parsley, Rosemary, petunias, nicotinia, marigolds, salvia, a shasta daisy and a cardinal flower, we're off to Station 8 to sell bingo games. Tomorrow I'm planting the cukes, beets, carrots, lettuces and cantaloupe and maybe the beans if the ground is warm enough. Have a nice evening everyone.
Peace and quiet at my house today and I have enjoyed it. Picked my first zuccini and ate it for dinner, have a tomato almost ripe and some bell peppers.
My brother and sister-in-law came from Tennessee last Monday and left this morning. We had a good visit and it was nice to see them but it was a long week. We went to San Jacinto Monument, Kemah and Galveston one day, Liberty and Lufkin one day and some other shorter trips. Yesterday we went to Matagorda, Port Lavaca and Port O'Conner, walked along the beach and some different scenery. Almost 600 miles on my car yesterday, I wouldn't even go get gas for the lawnmower today.
The weather was really nice, not hot or raining. Nice to get out and walk.
Your garden is so far ahead of mine it's totally discouraging! ;D But our frost free date isn't until May 15...and it has been cool, too cool for beans and things. I guess I'd better get the squash in tomorrow too!
Ms. Bear a walk on the beach sounds so delightful. Diane sounds like your garden will be delightful later on. I spent the day taking my Mother to the Dr. and shopping in Wichita. I still enjoy going to town with her, just takes her a little longer now that she is within a week of being 91. Hope everyone has a good day tomorrow.
Happy pre birthday to your mom. :-* You just gave me a lift when I needed it. I'm so glad some of us still reach happy advanced age.
I found out last night another of my classmates died of a sudden stroke. That's just too young. She was a good high school pal and had already sent her money in for our reunion in October.
Diane, that is so sad.
Our last cool day was in February and most people here have had the a/c on since early March. I just turned mine on when my brother got here last Monday, I am still fine with the fresh air. We are getting a little rain with lots of thunder today.
While mother was able to go shopping our favorite place to shop was furniture stores, never to old to dream.
I had not been to the beach in a long time, it was really nice and the weather was perfect. Will try to go again before it gets hot.
We picked our first ripe tomato last evening. We will take it to one of our friends who will be 102 in the fall. She loves homegrown tomatoes!!!
Myrna
Ok folks, it's national EMS week. How about some cookies for your local first responders and EMTs? We're doing a BBQ tomorrow for our gang. People will stop in with cookies for us too! num, num, num
I just spent the afternoon going over our ambulance fund drive returns. My eyes need a rest! We got lots of nice notes and checks. We protect about 26 square miles and close to 90,000 people. So far we have almost $20,000.00 in from our mail request two weeks ago with much more to come over the next few weeks. It's hard work but very fulfilling.
Now we have to come up with more fundraising ideas to help pay for the new ladder truck we bought. Need ideas that will bring in some big money...like strike oil. ;D
I have a new air conditioner. I have been living in the good old days for almost a week now. My air conditioner gave out last Thursday and today the new one was installed. I considered repairing the old one but we decided that there wasn't much difference in the cost of repair and the cost of a new one. Besides the new one is more efficient and has a warranty. Repairing the old one would mean that I still had an old conditioner and no warranty. I was lucky that most of the days were normal or below and the nights were just down right cold. I can sleep with the windows closed tonight and not have to hear the neighborhood dogs barking or the cars going by. I'm glad that the good old days are behind me again.
Good ole John Ed. So glad he chose to live in Howard. Glad he took care of my mother's conditioner problem. A new one was a good idea, Mother. Makes it sell the house easier when you...you know...when you...LOL
I know----what? I don't know anything. Aren't I still planting roses? Didn't I just plant a catalpa tree that I can't wait to see bloom. Come to think of it, maybe I won't wait to see it bloom. They tell me that is part of life.
I spent the day delivering flowers to cemeteries, which involved a trip out west of Wichita. Almost too much riding for me. This little country cemetery is across the road from a wheat field. It has always been interesting to see how far along the wheat is each year. Today the wheat is almost ready to cut. We did see a couple of fields that had been test cut and followed a big wide combine down the road a bit. The reel of the combine stretched across the entire road. There was no way to get around it. Being an old farm gal, I didn't mind the delay at all. This is pheasant country and we always see at least one pheasant, beautiful bird. The ripe wheat fields are something to see but they don't compare to our green hills.
Several wheat fields around Independence have been cut. The wheat stubble is the most golden yellow I think I have ever seen. Or then again, maybe I am just appreciating life more as I get older.
FIRST SIGHTING:
I just saw a lightening bug, the first this year.
However, as warm and muggy as it is outside tonight, I am not as enthusiastic about the first signs of summer as I was. I did enjoy watching the birds and butterflies in my flowers today. I have a butterfly flower that resembles the wild ones and there has been quite a variety of butterflies visiting it. The birds are visiting the bird bath, which I have filled four or five times today. Thirsty birds? Dirty birds. They were doing more bathing than drinking. Another thing they are enjoying is the dry dust from the tilling that I had done. They love their dust baths, too.
Wilma, I have always been disappointed that we have no lighting bugs here.
For whatever reason when I was a youngster we would catch them and put them in a Ball jar and punch holes in the top lid. Seemed like it was an annual ritual.
We went down to Newport today to celebrate our son's birthday. His birthday isn't until Monday, but today was a good day to celebrate. As usual our daughter-in-law had a lot of food prepared and the granddaughters went to the bay side beach to play. We all went down to watch them. We will go again next weekend to go on a little boat ride around the bay and then that will be it until September. They are in the process of moving to her mother's house for the summer and will return back to the beach house in September. The beach house becomes a weekly rental after June 5. The family that owns it will spend some time there and rent it weekly the rest of the summer.
We exchanged our van for his car so they can move some things tomorrow and we will be watching #3 granddaughter while they are moving.
All in all a good day.
Larryj
Another first sighting for me this year. A bluebird is visiting my bird bath. And not just to drink the water. It is so dry here that quite a number of wildlife is coming here for a drink. The resident turtle was getting his drink the other morning by getting into the old skillet that catches the overflow and relaxing for a time. I haven't caught the rabbit actually at the bird bath but it was stretched out in the dust close to it the other evening. I think there might be babies somewhere close.
Today was a beautiful Memorial Day in Howard. We were involved with the American Legion/Auxiliary activities beginning with breakfast followed by putting up the Avenue of Flags at the cemetery. Each flag flown had been a casket flag of a deceased Legion member whose family members had dedicated the flag back to the local American Legion Post. A beautiful memorial service was held at the cemetery mid-morning. Then a community luncheon was held at the Cox Building. Later this afternoon all the flags were taken down and prepared for storage until next year. All these activities involved an abundance of volunteers, both Legion members and community members and Boy Scouts who are not members but just caring and concerned citizens. The blue sky set off the waving flags for a special day of remembrance.
Today's treat. A nighthawk has roosted all day in our pecan tree. We suspect that his usual roost is around the fair grounds which is very busy with the Bible Rodeo Camp this week.
We will be off to the beach again today. We are going to stop at the American Legion Hall for lunch and meet our son and his family there. Then my son is going to rent a small boat (holds about ten people) and take us on a tour of Balboa Bay. I am not a real big fan of small boats and he has been bugging me for months to do this, so today is the day. (If there are no more posts from me on this forum, you now know what happened!) ::)
This will be our last trip to his place by the bay until September. The house he rents will be used for renting on a weekly basis, as well as a place for the owner's family to spend some vacation time. My son and family will move to his mother-in-law's condo for the summer and then back to the beach house in September. As mentioned before, we will probably see a lot more of them as the condo is closer to us than the beach.
Larryj
That boat trip sounds like fun. I'd like to go too!
I just dragged my weary bones back from Main Street and our big "Take back the Town" party, since UD just closed until summer school starts in a few weeks. Main Street gets closed and everybody sets up and walks in the street.
We had at least 300 people stop by our fire safety tent and a bunch that stopped at our fire house open house, one block off Main Street. It was a perfect 72 outside with a light breeze that waifed all the good restaurant odors all over town. They all set up outdoors in front of their places and try to outdo each other for interesting food choices for their customers.
Many also donated food that gets set up in our firehouse basement for all of us who work the event. This year there was a huge bowl of salad with honey lime dressing, a big cheese and fruit tray, cheese burgers, piles of hot wings, a big tray of Ziti, 18 pizzas from several different shops and a sheet cake from Bings, our local bakery. It was great and our local police who had been at it since 6:00 this morning were really grateful.
Well, another hurdle in life achieved. If I had a bucket list, boat trips would not be in it. However, this one wasn't so bad. My son picked us up at the American legion dock and headed towards the ocean. Then made a u-turn when we reached the Balboa Ferry and headed back in a northerly direction where we could see all the really nice homes. One was pointed out as the home of Nicholas Cage and another that was or did belong to Cyndy Lauper. All along the way we saw different boats, anchored and moving, some of which were spectacular. Being in the Bay, the water was calm and the little electric motor kept up a speed of about ten miles an hour. Then another u-turn at the head of the Bay and back to the American Legion. The ride took about an hour. Someone had stopped at the Crab Cooker restaurant and ordered a bunch of food, albacore and salmon and potatoes and bread. So we had a little picnic on the boat. The Crab Cooker restaurant is a great place. On a weekend, you might have to wait up to an hour to be seated. They have benches outside to sit on. However, the fish is the freshest you can get and the potatoes have some cheese mixed in and then they drop the potatoes on the grill briefly to form a bottom crust. Yummy!
Today, I will spend the day getting ready for the upcoming trip to the cousin's reunion. My son will pick me up early tomorrow. The rest of the group will fly on Tuesday. We will return on Thursday.
Larryj
We're off to Baltimore in a few minutes. Neat old historic city on an interesting harbor. The big national aquarium is there. Al has meetings and I'll poke around the little shops and eat seafood down at the harbor. It's fun when the tall ships come in. Enjoy the rest of the week.
Warning! A few of you will be bored to death with the following, so don't read this and risk injury. ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
Home again and unpacked. Had a very nice time and met some very interesting people from the mid Atlantic states.
Wednesday evening we were asked out to dinner at the B&O Grill which is part of the Monaco Hotel we stayed in. At one time it had been the home office of the B&O Railroad and looks much like a big fancy old railroad station inside.
Anyway, our host asked the waiter to bring samples of every appetizer they had for the table to share...and this is one very fancy but casual place with a very new wave modern menu. The chef put out an unbelievable array such as I had never seen in my life! There were barbecued duck legs and skewered roast quail, wild mushroom ravioli, fancy pirogi, quail eggs with caviar, stuffed dates wrapped in prosciutto, tiny little ribs, truffles in tofu, house made Scrapple with a quail egg inside the mini slices on a little English Muffin, diver scallops, more prosciutto wrapped around melon slices, and white asparagus, and so many more I've forgotten some.
Nothing was fried. Each was served with a coordinating light sauce on a bed of interesting fruits and vegetables of all kinds.Then came our main dishes! Whew.... and it cost the two of us nothing.
Each evening the hotel had wine and tidbits down in the living room style lobby at 5:00, again at no cost.
Al's pension meetings were very interesting. Several people I enjoyed meeting were from the police and fire pension boards in Baltimore, Philly and NYC. They were very knowledgeable about the economic situation and it was interesting to hear them talking about what they are having to do to keep their pension plans viable. It was sad to hear about the cities that have simply not put legally required money into the funds for many years and now they are caught with a short fall for their employees. Talk about a real Ponzi!
Baltimore is expecting the tall ships to be coming into the harbor for the big 200 year celebration next week. The history buffs on here will know why.
Glad to be home so I can go play in the garden again.
Would it not be wonderful to be there and help celebrate the 200 years. Sounds like you had a good time and ate well.
I have had my treat for the day. I got to watch the resident turtle climb into the birdbath overflow pan. The pan is an old skillet and it's purpose is to provide water for the creatures that can't get up to the birdbath. Not only did I get to see him get into it, a little later I carried my oatmeal to the window to check on him and he was just crawling out.
I suspect that there has been a nest of baby rabbits in one of the flower beds close to the house. A neighbor that walks her dog past here every day told me that the dog has shown a lot of interest in this particular bed and she has seen a rabbit close to it several times. I have also seen a rabbit where rabbits don't usually hang out. And if you are on the walk that goes past the bed and look in from the east side, there appears to be a tunnel through the foliage. I haven't tried finding the nest as I don't want to frighten the babies if they are still there.
Wow, Diane, you been hanging wid the rich folk agin? I don't know if I would eat half that stuff.
After months of once-a-week cheerleading practice, granddaughter #1, now seven-years-old performed last night with her age group at the local Rancho Cucamonga Quakes baseball stadium before the game. There was an older group who were out on the field also. Because the groundskeepers were still getting the field ready for the game the girls were beyond the infield to do their cheers. One group did their cheer and then the other and then a combined cheer from both groups. It was brief and they were so far out it was hard to tell which one she was, but my daughter managed to find her and point her out. Afterwards, she came back to where we were sitting and got her deserved congrats.
The Quakes stadium is appropriately called the Epicenter and it is located about 20 miles east of our house. The Quakes are a Single-A team currently affiliated with the Dodgers. That changes from time to time. When I first saw a game there they were affiliated with the Angels. Some of you may giggle at the names here because of the quake reputation of the area. Here is more to laugh at: The team has a mascot, a crocodile type......his name is.........Tremor. There is another mascot who is smaller.......his name.........aftershock. My first experience there was with my cousin Frank and his wife. Just before the game, the seat I was in shook slightly and I thought, "Wow! Funny names like Quakes and Epicenter and Tremor and Aftershock and now they even have a system that shakes the seats to make you think an earthquake is happening! How cool is that?" Turns out there really was a small earthquake nearby, just large enough to shake the seats a tad. No special effects.
The owners of the team and stadium have so much entertainment going on between the innings that it is hard to concentrate on the game. The mascots and the girls on the staff who help people find their seats or help with their problems sometimes get on the two dugouts and dance to recorded music blasting from the booth. They really cater to kids. They have a contest where a young kid races Tremor around the bases. Of course, Tremor always lets the kid win. Last night, he was trying to stop her by handing her a bouquet of roses which she through to the ground while running. He was heartbroken and one of the staffers suggested he give the flowers to the first-base umpire........who threw them on the ground! There are many such actions going on. And to top it off, last night was a fireworks night. The fireworks show is pretty spectacular. Granddaughters #2 and #3 weren't impressed and were hiding their faces and crying. Oh well, they will get used to it.
I don't know what is happening today. It's too early yet as the wife is still in bed. So my day hasn't been explained to me yet. ::)
Larryj
Oh my word, what fun that was! I love the names!The kids must really love the side show and all the fooling around.
Larry, yes, we were hanging around with dose rich dudes again.The various plan sponsors have huge expense accounts for the conferences. They are very down to earth and casual personally though. Most took the train down and have to travel constantly and the hours are very long, so it's not a family man kind of job. The pension trustees, like Al, are very hard working public employees who are dealing with their unions and county council members (commissioners) and all the economic hardships and work full time too.
We are very fortunate here that our Pension Board,The Executive Office, the County Council President and County Council it's self have a good relationship. Some of the stories I heard were just awful.Talk about legal crooks!
But the people are so nice.The one young man,Steve lives in central Manhattan so he has an easy walk to work.Last year he had no ideas what "fiddle heads" were on the menu, so I ordered some for us to share. Earlier this spring he was in their corner market and sure enough, they had fiddle heads in the organic foods section and feeling very smart, he bought some since he knew how to steam them and knew he liked them. Now this year I had to tell the city dwellers what was in the fancy table fresh flower decorations. There were big round Allium, tiny branched orchids and feathery Liatris (Gayfeather). Steve said '"last year fiddle heads, this year Allium, what's for next year?" Yes, it was fun.
I think my day has been great. I have been sitting on the couch watching the movie "The Patriot" on AMC and tthe little chihuahua is laying beside my leg snoring. How can life get any better than this?
Taking a Pamoramic trip to the Holyland:
As a befitting gift to all who have been keenly longing to see the holy places that trace the life of Jesus Christ, Leen Thobias, noted panoramic photographer, has come with a virtual gift of the sites and sights of the Holy Land.
Here is an amazing bit of technology that you will see better than in person, as you would NEVER be alone in the room.
It is ALWAYS VERY CROWDED and of course, while there you wouldn't see the HOLYLAND close up as you can here.
This is especially spectacular if you have a large high-definition screen! Too many details to view on an iPhone/ipad.
MOVE THE MOUSE AROUND AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. TO VIEW EVERY PART OF THE HOLYLAND, JUST CLICK AND DRAG YOUR ARROW IN THE DIRECTION YOU WISH TO SEE. KEEP THE SOUND ON. MOVE THE ARROW AND YOU WILL SEE EVERY PART OF THE HOLYLAND.
In the buttons, click on the plus (+) to move closer, on the minus (-) to move away. You can use shift/ctrl keys to zoom.
This virtual tour of the HOLYLAND is incredible, created by leen Thobias and crew of P4panorama.
CLICK BELOW:-
http://www.p4panorama.com/panos/HOLYLAND/index.html
I can see that I made a grammatical error in the story about the Quakes games. Where I said.........
Last night, he was trying to stop her by handing her a bouquet of roses which she through to the ground while running.
Obviously should have been threw.
To apologize and make up for this monstrous error, here is a bonus quip from a friend of mine.......
MARRIAGE IS THE ONLY WAR WHERE YOU SLEEP WITH THE ENEMY!
Larryj
Good morning to all,
Today I am packing and cleaning house (sort of) and getting ready to leave tomorrow on a vacation. YIPPEEE!
I do not care for packing, but beings that it is summer will only pack for warm weather.
I am heading to Topeka and will spend Thursday with my special friend from high school doing what ever we want but yaking away all day...
then Friday all the family, Dad, sister and I are going to the Lake of the Ozarks (Near Sedalia) to be with my brother and his family for Fathers day. Boating and water and just good fun.
I haven't been home since early in the year and it is way past time.......Dad is 91 and not real healthy, so am going to spend as much time as I can with him.
Going to be gone until next Tuesday. Will start up the devotions again then. Play nice children. God be with you, and YOU and You.
It sounds like you've got a great trip planned. Have a wonderful time!
Enjoy it all, Judy. I hope you have a wonderful vacation.
Just enjoying watching the OKC Thunder beat the Miami Heat in the first game of the NBA Finals!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought it would be a different kind of day. When I went to bed last night, I was informed that the cleaning lady was coming the next day. So I was up early as usual and began picking things up. (You know, you have to clean before the cleaning lady cleans.)
At 7 AM, she called in sick, so no cleaning lady. However, my daughter-in-law called and said she was taking my son's car in for service and could I come pick her up. I thought I would be taking her back to her house, but she opted to spend the day with us. So we have had granddaughter #3 with us all day, also.
Now I hear we are all going out to dinner at a Mexican buffet. Yum!
Just goes to show that you never know what the day will bring.
Today......................happiness!
Larryj
Right now I'm trying to figure out where I caught a terrible cold. My nose and throat were burning on Wednesday evening and I felt my equilibrium was off. Yesterday it really blossomed, and today I am downright sick. I don't need to go into pneumonia again. I'm going for a big glass of iced tea and a nap. Have a good day everyone.
I think hot tea with lemon and honey would be more effective in making you feel better. Anyway, rest is the key. Hope you feel better soon.
Larryj
I had the hot tea, lemon and honey this evening and it was soothing, but I still feel like crap. Off to bed, hoping for a better tomorrow.Thanks Larry
Diane, I hope you get over that soon.
I have had a few days of excitement. I have found a long distance cousin that I didn't know existed. My grandmother and her great grandmother were sisters. But let me tell you how this came about.
My sister e-mailed me a picture of our father's family taken in 1902 when he was just a baby. She wanted to know if I had ever seen the picture. She had found it on the findagrave site along with a picture of our parent's grave and the cemetery where they are buried. The name of the person who posted the picture was included. I had never heard of her. Neither had any of our cousins that I keep in touch with. My limited skills couldn't find this person on the internet. I turned what information I had at the time over to Janet to work on. Meanwhile, back at my sister's house, my sister had come up with an e-mail address for this person. Naturally, I got right on it and e-mailed the young lady, telling her of our curiosity as to how she had my father's family photo. Naturally, I didn't really expect to hear from her. Lo and behold, there was an answer the next morning. The past couple of days have been spent exchanging e-mails and information between us and my cousins. She had received the picture from the widow of her mother's cousin, along with a whole bunch of others. We are hoping that there are other photos that we haven't seen and that maybe I have some that she would like to have a copy of.
There is a shortage of family pictures that we know about because Grandma and Grandpa moved to Missouri to spend their final days with their oldest son. Their belongings were given to their children at the time and the photos were kind of lost in the shuffle. One aunt probably had most of them and when she died, her stuff was put in storage and we have no idea what happened to it. Thank goodness Grandma shared her pictures with her sister. I am hoping to find something of my father between the ages of one and twenty-four.
I think this isi so exciting and I can't wait to get back to Howard this weekend to see if this cousin got the pics sent to Mother.
As for me, when I drive to and from Indy to go to work, I notice some flowers, yellow with black centers, along the ditches. I am going to take pictures tomorrow and I hope my mother will be able to tell me what these flowers are. I don't think they are black-eyed susans, but we will see when I post the pictures. My excitement for the day. LOL
Takes after me, doesn't she?
Here are the pics. The yellow wildflower is a Tall Coreopsis, but is there a common name for it? Then the Queen Anne's Lace is just everywhere you look.
I just wanted to share what I get to look at on my drive to and from work everyday.
Tick seed?
Here in Los Angeles there is a street called Olvera Street. It is located in the downtown area across from Union Station which is the main train, bus and subway hub. Many movies have scenes that were taken inside Union Station.
Olvera Street is said to be the oldest street in Los Angeles. It is about two blocks long and is very narrow and paved with adobe bricks. It has some of the oldest buildings in Los Angeles and the middle of the area, from one end to the other is lined with vendors selling all things Mexican and American Indian. There are several restaurants, a candle-making shop, a museum, a well preserved hacienda on one side and outside to the southern end is a area with a bandstand and a place for street performers. We have seen solo artists performing there as well as American Indian dancers doing traditional dances. It is one of the most visited tourist spots in Los Angeles.
We go every once in a while just to see it. Nothing really changes except for some of the things the vendors sell. Of course, the entertainment at the bandstand changes from time to time. The food is excellent at the eateries and it is usually very crowded. My wife's cousin probably has seen it, but it was decided yesterday to make another trip and take her with us.
My son and daughter-in-law are off to Las Vegas to attend a wedding for the weekend and they left #3 granddaughter for my daughter to watch. As this is my son-in-law's birthday, the two of them will be going out to dinner tonight which means all three granddaughters will be coming over to our house later this afternoon. My son will return this evening.
So, a busy day looking for a decent parking place..........merging through hundreds of people (narrow street).........waiting for a place to sit in a restaurant.........traffic.........finding a spot to sit if there any performers at the bandstand............and then coming home to watch our three granddaughters. Can't think of any better way to spend a Sunday afternoon. ::)
Larryj
Friday and Saturday were really rough around here. Had some very serious storms come slashing through twice that did a lot of damage just south of here.
Yesterday at 5:00 AM fire board just lit up with lightning strike calls ,trees on wires, houses and vehicles hit and damaged by lightning and flying trees.
Most everywhere lost their power due to many big poles and primaries down. Lower Delaware had a couple of small tornadoes, but most of the problem was from severe straight line wind shear that buried the wires and roads under big trees for miles. We had been out and had stopped at the Amish farmers market.They had a big generator to run the freezer and refrigerator cases....but no lights. So we took our huge flash lights in from the truck and shopped all we wanted. No other customers and no waiting in line. HA!
Right now our air conditioning guy is here trying to figure out what the storm did to kill our two year old unit. It's all under warranty still, but...who needs trouble when it's so brutally hot out? Seems to have something to do with the blower circuitry.
Stay cool all.
looking at the moon.....its bright. and the sky is so clear. as dark set in more and more stars lit up as if some one was turning them on one by one. Finally it's not to hot to be outside. The light breeze from across the pond is great, I love the frogs and crickets songs. Even the fireworks around the neighborhood don't seem to destract from fabulous summer night.
Diane, I hope you have been able to get your a/c fixed. It is so much hotter there than it is here. We have had rain but haven't lost power so that is good.
We were faced with a tough decision for today. Our #1 granddaughter will be marching in a parade today in the afternoon. Some friends of ours are having a party at about the same time. As we spend a great deal of time with our granddaughters, and not a lot of time with just us, we opted to go to our friend's party. This was decided mostly because we had such a good day on Olvera Street last weekend without kids. We felt it should just be a day for us today. I don't feel bad about missing the parade. I take her to her cheer leading class every week and see her perform. Sitting out in the sun and then having to follow her to the end of the parade versus some good food and drink and friends our age really wasn't such a hard decision. I am sure she will not miss us.
Larryj
We enjoyed the LibertyFest Parade in downtown Edmond this morning. It was longer than I had remembered from years in the past and was full of lots of patriotic floats, military units, and Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts all honoring the USA along with all the traditional parts of a parade (fire trucks, bands, Shriners, horses and riders, vintage cars, farm implements, Queens, etc.) They scheduled it at 9:00 a.m. so the heat was not unbearable, and we were lucky to find a shaded viewing spot. Proud to be an American!!! Happy 4th of July to all!
patryn, did you have lots of politicians, too?
We did have some politicians, but since our primary election has already been held several weeks ago, they weren't too actively "showy" and competitive.
The Confederate Americans were in the parade too. Although I wasn't there, one of the
participants reported "Many salutes, cheers and waves" from the crowd and the crowd
liked seeingthe Confederate flag too.
I am always two days late with my today's excitement. And so it is this time, too. Day before yesterday was youngest daughter's birthday, so we celebrated by taking her to the casino at Mulvane. The best part of the day was that all four of my girls were with me. It didn't matter whether we won or lost. I say that because I didn't win. The casino is now into me for $7.00. Oldest daughter is the only one that left with more than she started with. That was because she quit while she was ahead. We then had lunch at Applebee's at Andover. Got home before the real heat of the day set in. We were all tired, me especially. I think I am going to have stop taking part in these wild celebrations.
As I was drifting off into a wonderful night of much needed sleep, I heard the words........"How do you feel about going to.......".
At that point, I was already gone. ;D I do recall this morning overhearing a conversation from yesterday about going to downtown L.A. again, this time to tour the massive Union Station, often seen in movies and to go across the street to Olvera Street like we did a few weeks ago. The weather promises to be good so I guess that is what I am doing for excitement today.
Second choice is to sit in my chair, reclined, with the TV on and do nothing..............hmm.
Larryj
Wilmington's new fire boat came home today by way of the Delaware Bay from Kingston Ontario where it was built. It came down some canals, rivers and then into the Atlantic Ocean and down the coast until it made the turn north up the bay escorted by all the Delaware River companies fire boats. They got a really great shot of it passing by the Stature of liberty, saluting it with all the hoses spraying as they passed by..
Al's aunt died yesterday at 85, so we are are waiting to hear details on that. She went to U D at the same time we did in the 60's after she decided she wanted to be a nurse. She had a wonderful career. I'll miss her terribly.
Sorry to hear about Al's aunt passing away.
Sorry about your loss Diane but so glad she had a good life.
My daughter-in-law's Aunt took her own life yesterday after learning that her cancer was terminal and she only had a very short time to live. She let it go way to long before she went to the Dr. and there was nothing they could do but put her on pain meds. She had just retired two years ago. She had been a juvenile Judge in Houston for a long time.
We didn't have any rain today, first time in about a week. Did some laundry and hung it on the line, noticed some tracks in the mud and then checked the front yard and found more of them. Real good watch dog I have here, he never barked at anything and sometime during the night a horse was in my yard. The tracks were within about two foot of the front door and then went around the house to the back yard and then up the neighbors driveway.
Oh my, I'm so sorry for the family loss! She had quite a career too. It's a shame it ended so sadly.
For the first time this month we did have some much needed rain. Got .9 and very glad to have it.
Horse tracks? Probably just night mares and dogs usually don't bother about them. ;)
Thanks to you and Janet for the condolences. It's little complicated because they were retired to Boyonton beach FL, but their plots are up here in Delaware. Uncle Maurice is 89 and uses a motorized wheel chair, so we've been checking on that.Turns out the funeral home can handle it and can get him a loaner chair for several days. They had been married for 67 years.
Sunday, I drove my mother out to my Uncle's farm NW of Howard. Drove really slow because of the big rock on Limestone. After stopping at Uncle Dale's we drove by Arlan Willichs, then by Dean Ward's, then past the old Bruce Eckland place and then made a left (or south) to go past the lease that Jim oversees. We drove on Road 7 to Killdeer, got as close to the wind farm as the signs allowed us, then turned back east to come back by Bill Perkins and Dave Whetstones places. Went to the low water bridge just west of Larry Town's and parked onthe bridge. We did see some little minnows. Then came back to Howard via Killdeer. It was an enjoyable day with just Mother and I. Not that I mind having the sisters, but at least I didn't have to talk over anyone. LOL
It was enjoyable except that I was worrying about my brand new tires. I guess they held up all right. Son-in-law drove the car to Wichita today and didn't have any trouble. Real soon now I am going to get out on the highway and see how the new tires ride.
The area we were going through was pretty much the area that I would call my home town if there were a town. We moved there in 1947 and my mother stayed there till 1985 when she moved to Haysville to be closer to me and my brothers. My husband lived in that area, too, so we were quite familiar with it. I finally got to do something that he wouldn't do for me. I got to go south on Rd. 7 from Limestone, across Clear Creek. He always said that we didn't have any reason to be on the other side of the creek. At that time Rd. 7 wasn't really travelable and Limestone on to the west was a dead end and we didn't know anyone that lived out there. I think there was someone living out there. You can drive for miles without finding a house.
Janet and Wilma, that trip sounds like fun. Glad you both got to enjoy it.
It has finally stopped raining for awhile. Rained hard for about two hours and I just checked the rain gauge and we had an inch, that brings us to about 10 inches this week. The dog was even hiding under the sewing machine by my feet.
Wilma, you were right at my family's old place. North side of Limestone at 7, across from that low water crossing over Clear Creek. The house is a ruin now but the barns are still good.The drive way had been much longer at one time, but the creek cut if off and the road was moved somewhat. The oil and gas wells are still there, but I think are dormant now. Did you make it up to the top across the creek? The road was in bad shape when we were out last, but up top the view is wonderful. There was still the old machinery shed and cables and pipes and one well that was still pumping. Grandpa Amberg had a house almost at the top at one time long ago. I think part of the cistern is still visible in the woods just off the road
At the corner of Rd. 7 and Killdeer there is a No Trespassing sign. You can't get to the top of the hill anymore. I would have liked to, but that is wind farm premises. I am familiar with the corner of Rd. 7 and Limestone as son-in-law's wells are north of there and that is the way we would take to get to the fishing ponds on the leases. Then we would go on north on 7 to the low water bridge where we could almost always catch some fat perch. But not yesterday. The water is so low that I don't think there are any perch left in it.
We made my bi-monthly shopping trip today and tried out my new tires. They do make a big difference in the ride. Daughter and I both had a list for my favorite store, Lowe's. I could spend all day in that store, but that is beside the point. First we picked up Daughter's list which was mostly in the electical department. Then we started on mine. First we went to the east end of the store. Next stop was the west end of the store, then back about half way where I couldn't find what I was looking for. In a case like that you ask someone that knows. This someone said Aisle 17, at the east end of the store. So off we go. As we turned into Aisle 17, I noticed a bunch of signs and so I said to Daughter, "look at all these signs" and as she turned her back to me I heard her mumble, "Mother For Sale." The only thing that kept her from getting a kick in the kabootie was that she didn't add the word, "Cheap".
Canning tomatoes and cooking sand plums. I made 20 pints of jelly on Sunday. It sure has been a wonderful year for my tomatoes.
Must be a family trait Guns. I too canned tomatoes and okra today and juiced out 34 lbs of purple plums. No sand plums that I could find. Made half the plum juice into 5 gallons of wine and make jelly tomorrow. Got peach and mulberry jelly running out my ears but can't stand to see stuff go to waste. If we have to retreat to my bunker guess I will survive on jelly mixed with green beans. Yummy !!
We got Aunt Annette properly sent on her way yesterday, with a nice meal of condolence after, at a local Bistro.There were more than 50 people there which was really nice since they haven't lived up here for many years and it was 103 at the cemetery. Whew! There was a tent of course, and a nice, but hot, breeze and about 90% humidity. Storm clouds kept swirling around but nothing happened. It was nice to see Al's cousins again and his father's remaining brother, at 90.
My garden is cooking.The toms aren't setting on well and we've had to water a lot. We are well into a serious drought.
Jar, how did you manage to eat and drink all that you made last summer? You must give a lot away.
Diane,
I aint drank a whole bottle of my homemade wine in probably 10 years---but when I first started, Katy bar the door !! A good portion of it goes with ol Sarge to his World Squirrel Hunt. Guess them Aussies and Brits never heard of or tasted persimmon wine before but as long as they keep bringing that fine licorice---I'll keep making the wine.As for the jelly, yes I give way more away that I can ever eat. Just last month for my Nam mini reunion I took a case of half pints for my "brothers " to take home--plus--took a case of pints of Red Haven Peach and a case of pints of mulberry jelly to my buddy from Lorain, Ohio. His elderly Dad is a Jellyholic. When he has my homemade jelly he eats 6 pieces of toast, slathered in jelly, for breakfast every morning and his wife has to monitor him all the time or he will eat a jar of jelly with a spoon. "Pops Ski" aint a diabetic---aint no bigger than a fart in the wind plus he's almost 90 years old so if I can give his taste buds pleasure I will.Plus, my wifes beauty shop clientale are mostly elderly and I make points with them when i give them jelly. ;)
One thing that we don't give away is the green beans---after my wife picked and snapped them all, and I canned 50+ quarts and 40 + pints this year, I will exercise my 2nd Amendment rights to protect them--Ok, ol Sarge might get a couple quarts of them for his Christmas present---if he digs me 3 dozen of slough worms.
I'm just like you Jarhead, I eat very little jelly. I have no trouble getting rid of it though. I'm still picking sand plums. Sure wish I had a little glass of that persimmon wine right about now. Hint, hint. Bet if you would give some to my nice sister, she would share because she is SO NICE!
Same here.I give most of my jelly and jams, pickles,relishes, away to friends who don't can or freeze. The last thing I made was the Amish lemon butter which was a hit too. Al's grandfather loved my cherry jam and cherry pies because he said they didn't make him burp. ;D ;D ;D This week I'm going to make a big jar of pickled eggs. This is the time of year I always wish I had a second refrigerator.
On a different subject ,I was sorry to hear of William Raspberry's death. The conservatives will sniff I'm sure, but I always enjoyed his more moderate political writing. I'm also watching the action in Colorado...must be something in that delicious mountain water! Waldo? Any thoughts?
On the subject of burping (nice segue) I had the pleasant experience of showing up very early for a CT Scan this morning. This involves drinking two pints of berry flavored liquid upon first arriving. I was alone in the waiting area while I drank mine. Within minutes, a rather large woman came in and the attendant gave her the stuff to drink. Now, she seemed to be a rather nice lady, dressed very well, neatly brushed hair and little makeup as it was not necessary. She began downing her two pints.
AND THEN SHE BEGAN BURPING......LOUDLY........AND BURPING........LOUDLY.......(oh, excuse me)..............AND BURPING.........(oh, excuse me.)
sheesh.
Larryj
Most real fruit juices do that to me, too. As well as some of the artificially flavored ones.
Larry,
Slamming a cold, tall-boy Bud makes me belch every time or killing a fifth of Boones Farm Strawberry Hill, does the same so I guess fresh fruit juices effects me too------Boonies does use real fresh fruits don't they ?
Well, I can't drink anything with barley or malt in it anymore. What I read about Boone's Farm Strawberry Hill is that it is not really rated as a wine in most places as wine has to be made from 100% fruit such as grapes. Boone's Farm only says it uses fruit flavors. When I do have a drink, I stick with the gin and tonic. There are places around here that sell gluten free beer and I have tried them, but while they taste okay, I just don't have a taste for beer anymore.
Larryj
This kind of excitement I don't need!!
We were faced with the same decision that we had last week. Go to Knott's Berry Farm and watch #1 granddaughter's cheer squad perform or go over to our son's place and cut some wood and make a new door for the water heater. The water heater is in a closet on the outside of the condo. The old one is rotted away and we had bought some wood last week to replace it with the plan to replace it today. However, the temp was going to be in the nineties and I just didn't want to go. And I didn't.
The excitement? Our daughter and family went to Knott's for the cheer thing. Granddaughter #1 did drink some water before the show and some after the show. They did not stay at the park afterwards. Later, my daughter was trying to paint my granddaughter's nails and she was standing and couldn't seem to stay steady. Then she momentarily blacked out and it was off to the emergency room with her. Turns out that even though she did drink water, apparently it wasn't enough and she got dehydrated. Added to this was that she hadn't eaten anything since breakfast. So at 6 PM, I got a call that she was on her way to the hospital. I got there about the same time the ambulance did (I live closer than they do to the hospital) and then I waited in the waiting room for an hour while they checked her out. I stayed there for two hours until she was seen by the doctor and checked out thoroughly. When I was leaving she was fine and wanted to go home. She was in a good mood.
I don't need this kind of excitement. I'm too old for this.
Larryj
Glad to hear she was OK. I would have guessed she needed fluids, but it never hurts to be sure. Did they give her IV fluids?
The camp kids at the local sports camps around here have been dropping like flies too. It's been keeping our ambulances busy.
Today is our 42nd anniversary. It doesn't seem possible. Since we have an obligation tonight, I fixed lobsters for us yesterday and we'll go out somewhere tomorrow. It'll be hot again and I'm still wishing for some rain. The downstate farmers have gotten a little but not near enough. Some of the crops may already be a loss. I heard someone on TV say this is connected to El Nino and could last until October unless a hurricane breaks it up a little. Have a good day everyone.
Happy Anniversary, Diane! Mine will be coming around in 6 days. 38 years.
In answer to your question about the IV......when 911 is called in this area, everybody shows up but the National Guard. The initial first responder is the county fire truck with firemen trained as paramedics. The second one is the actual paramedic truck followed by a local ambulance vehicle. Having gone through this myself, this is what happens: The first ones come in and evaluate you to see if you are close to dying. Once they have established that you are not dying, they go back outside and by that time the paramedics are arriving and they come in and begin the process of getting you ready for your ride to the hospital. They perform EKG's, check you out and then the ambulance has arrived and a guerney is brought in and you are moved to the ambulance. Once in the ambulance you are given an oxygen mask and as the ambulance begins the trip, one of the paramedics from the second truck rides with you and hooks up to an IV with saline solution in it. (I was amazed that the paramedic could actually insert an IV in a moving vehicle.) The fire truck returns to its station. The ambulance and the paramedic truck take you to the hospital. The paramedic truck follows because one of its paramedics is in the ambulance. Once at the hospital they unload you from the ambulance and the ambulance leaves, having done their job. The paramedic stays long enough to complete his paperwork and then they leave. Oh, and if this is some kind of violent situation, there will be at least two police cars in the mix and one of those will follow you to the hospital for their report. In my granddaughter's adventure on Saturday, that was the scenario. Now, the station closest to their house has the local ladder truck, the kind where there is a driver in a cab in the rear to turn the rear wheels. My daughter lives on a dead end street. Here's the picture............This huge fire truck shows up and goes down the block long dead end street. The paramedic shows up, but can't get past the fire truck. The ambulance shows up which requires both the paramedic truck and the huge fire truck to back out of the neighborhood to allow the ambulance to get to the house. There is not enough room for the fire vehicles to turn around. My son-in-law called me right after the ambulance had left. I went and told my wife what was happening and that I was going to the hospital. On my way I had to pull over for an ambulance and a paramedic truck when they came up from behind me. I arrived at the emergency room just behing them and saw my granddaughter being unloaded. My daughter lives five miles away from me in the opposite direction of the hospital so I that is why we got there together.
Plus, in talking to my daughter in the ER while waiting for the doctor, she informed me that the ambulance driver made a wrong turn on the way and she had to tell him where to go..................................must be a new guy. Maybe they needed the National Guard to show them the way.
Larryj
Larry -
The traffic scene you describe is just sooo funny. I'm so very thankful it wasn't an emergency that was a matter of seconds. Your descriptive powers are very well intact.
Diane - Happy Anniversary! Jim and I did 40 last March. Celebration is always fun.
And . . . we could also use some rain. Lots of it!
Thanks to you both.Congrats on making 40 Mom. Where does the time go?
Larry, you just described almost how it works, and DOESN'T work here. Usually, depending on the information from the 9-1-1 center, we have the EMTs in the transport vehicle and/or the paramedics in their truck. If it's an all hands event, like a CPR in progress, an engine comes too for manpower assist. Our ladder (it's a 100 ft tiller too) would not be sent just for the reasons you described. We have lots of narrow streets and cul- de- sacs also. We try to get set up so the transport unit can get out, but some times we have to juggle around a bit also. If it's really bad, both paramedics come with us and they just lock the truck and come back later to get it. Or we might have one of our EMTs drive it in if they can be spared. If it's something simple like a badly sprained ankle that happened out in public, the paramedics will check them out, hand them to us and go back on the road. Now, right in town here, we might also get the Newark Police cars, at least two, to help any way they can, and on something really serious, the paramedic supervisor in his/her car, as well as the rescue truck. In winter snow we would also have our field piece with a snow plow, to plow us into and out of where ever we need to go. It can be quite a parade! Our Paramedics IV almost everyone too, and it's amazing how they can do a good stick while moving, especially with an uncooperative patient. In a college town we get plenty of those. Our systems are very similar.
I never learned to tiller the ladder. I'm backward enough as it is without having to learn to steer left to go right and then learn to do it in reverse!
Oops, I just heard a shooting come in up the road at Klair Estates. It's in the next district up but that will bring the whole parade with the police staging everything else well away until they can secure the scene. Hope it's not a copy cat individual from Colorado. That does sometimes happen. Now we just got an accident involving a motorcycle just a few blocks from me. Sadly that has a lot of serious potential too. It's a busy world.
My excitment entailed helping 3 girls get their 4-H projects completed before the fair next week. Two were sewing, while another just thought about sewing her pillow and begged me to cut it out for her!! But I didn't. LOL!! She would be the 14 year old. The girls also took things into the Howard Fair this past weekend. So, we have been very busy at our house making things!! :P
Actually, it is what I did for excitement yesterday. A week ago, my sister-in-law called me, which doesn't happen often, and informed me that the daughter of one of my nephews was going to be in the area and would like to meet our side of the family. Let me see if I can explain this relationship.
My brother had two sons from his first marriage. Both are now deceased. The younger son had a daughter, but was never married to her mother. This young lady lives in Michigan and comes out to California every summer for a vacation. My sister-in-law is my brother's second wife. This young lady considers my sister-in-law as a Grandmother, even though she isn't. However, because her actual Grandfather is my brother, she is my Grandniece. I might have met her once before, but I don't recall that and neither does she. She is now 14 years old.
This get-together was held in Claremont which is about 16 miles to the east of my house. When my sister-in-law called with the invitation to be there, I couldn't understand why it was being held there, but didn't want to ask. The house where all this took place belongs to the mother of a man who was the "let's say, best friend" of my sister-in-law's brother who is also deceased. Apparently, my sister-in-law has kept the friendship going after her brother's death. Confused? Yeah, me too.
My children and their families were also invited so that this young lady could meet the entire Jordan clan. Those in attendance included my sister-in-law, her current husband, her son which is my nephew, both of my children and their families, two nieces of my sister-in-law and a few people who were just friends of the owner of the house. To better understand this mess, let me do it by generations. First, my sister-in-law and myself, second, three first cousins (my children and my nephew), third, four second cousins (my grandchildren and this young lady from Michigan.)
Got it? What I wanted to talk about here, also, was the place where all this happened. The house is a mansion of sorts. When you enter, there is a huge formal living room/dining room probably 600 square feet in size. To the right and beyond that is a kitchen. Making a left turn from that is a family room with a fireplace about the size of a mini-van next to a 80-inch big screen TV. In one corner sits an aquarium about the size of a bathtub if the tub was standing on end. Across from that is a full-sized bar which is in a half-circle shape and I would guess 20 feet in length. Going back through the formal living room to the other side of the house is the main bathroom. When you enter this huge bathroom, there is a counter and double sink to the right and turning to the left, you see on the left side a U-shaped glass shower and to the right a bathtub with jets and a small flat screen TV above that. While standing there with the shower to the left and the tub to the right, it appears you are looking into a full wall sized mirror reflecting the counter behind you. BUT NO! There is another exact counter and double sink on that side........it is not a mirror. This bathroom would measure about 400 square feet! It was just weird! Outside where everyone was sitting in the patio area, there are three full size dining type tables and another smaller round table. Between these tables is a BBQ area with a granite top counter extending on both sides, one side ending in a square table top and the other side into a circular table. The ground is all stone and then there is the pool. At the back of the patio is a deeper pool with a kids pool slightly above it to one side and a spa to the other. Both of these are surrounded by huge stones and have a smooth opening to allow water to flow from both into the big pool. Attached to this is a swimway about three feet wide about thirty feet in length and shallow which goes towards the house and allows swimmers to migrate from the deep pool under a foot bridge into another small pool with a small waterfall coming down over the rocks. Needless to say, the kids had a great time!
I could go on, but that is enough confusion for one day. I had initially not wanted to go, but felt obligated becaused I was asked. Now, I am glad I went. My wife wasn't feeling well and opted to stay home so I hitched a ride with my son. It was really a good time. Oh.......the young lady who was there and the reason for the party was extremely interested in her family history and we talked a great deal about ancestors. As I said she is only 14, but has a really good head on her shoulders and paid attention to every story I told her. It was refreshing to see a young person that interested in her family history.
Enough.
Larryj
No real excitement for me today, but I did visit my cardiologist this morning for a 9-months post surgery visit. Everything is good, and we will do an echogram in 3 months to be certain everything is working perfectly. So thankful for all these medical people.................life is GOOD!!!!!!
Great news! Keep up the good work!
Larryj
Larry, you made that all very clear.That house sounds wonderful. P. glad to hear your recovery is going along so well. Al's back is shipshape again too. I picked 6 kinds of squash that have suddenly decided to produce thanks to the hose The Delaware corn crop has officially been declared a loss and the farmers are mowing down the stalks That means higher chicken prices soon too.The soy beans aren't good either .They may yet be a loss.
Yesterday I watched the Olympics again while I made and processed 7 pints of bread and butter pickles.
Got a call yesterday evening that I had hoped we would never get. Al's sister's breast cancer has returned for the third time. I am so sad. She is just the sweetest person in the world and I feel so bad for her. It's heavy in the women on her mothers side. It killed her grandmother and mother, so she is the third generation in a row and of course her own daughter is very worried for herself. But, Beth is real trouper and has a very level head. She'd had lumpectomys both times before. Once again this was caught very early, but she had decided enough is enough. So, instead of going to Hawaii as they had planned, on Sept. 7 she is having a complete double mastectomy with reconstruction to follow. She is such a pretty girl and has always exercised and taken care of herself the way we all should. but rarely do. I know she will be fine but it just seems so unfair. She lives in AZ near Fountain View and has a really good team working with her. Prayers would be greatly appreciated.
Diane, Al's sister is in my prayers. I pray she has a full recovery. And, good news about Al.
Along that line, I forgot to mention in my post about the family get-together about my nephew. When he was six he was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. We were told he would not live past age 18. When he was ten, he began using a wheelchair as his legs would not work for him very well. Of course, being a degenerative disease he progressively got worse, but still managed to handle his lifestyle in good fashion. When he was 18, when he shouldn't be around, he graduated high school with honors. The graduation was held in the football field and a special ramp was put in place for access to the platform on which the school officials sat and where the graduates received their diplomas. He was the only one in a wheelchair and they built that ramp just for him. The principal commented that he was glad that "this kid is out of here so he won't have to worry about being run over in the hallway!" He became extremely proficient with computers. He started his own Blog telling of his adventures and misadventures. He created links for others who were researching articles or technical information for MD patients. When my brother passed, he made the decision that he wanted to live in an assisted care facility lessening the burden on his mother. (she still goes over there daily and stays with him.) My sister-in-law remarried to a man who was a volunteer at that facility and a terrific guy.
Still the disease progressed and it became hard for him to move his arms, although he could still use his hands. His computer was his life. Over the years, technology increased giving him more mobility and more comfort what with having to sit all the time. He has had the best care and the best equipment money could buy. A lot of this comes from the MDA.
The reason I mention this...........I got to spend some quality time with him last Saturday. He has limited use of his hands now. He has terminated his Blog. His wheelchair is comparable to a Mercedes in the world of wheelchairs. Simple use of his thumb allows him to guide him in any directiion. He is able to move the chair into a reclining position when he gets uncomfortable. There is a device mounted on the tray which allows him to monitor his own battery voltage, his oxygen levels and many other things. He has had a tracheotomy tube for many years to help him breathe. His speech is quiet but intelligible. His mind is still fantastic.
This boy..........this man who would not live past age 18 is now 43! I enjoy every time I get to see him which is not often as they live in the Palm Springs area. Still, I am so impressed each and every time I see him. And, proud to call him my newpew, my family.
Larryj
Isn't it wonderful how much more time those folks with progressive disabilities have now? It's amazing how much their lives have improved. I'm sorry his hands are failing now, but there are so many other gadgets that can help him. We have The Mary Campbell Center here in Delaware that is a true home for folks with disabilities they have computers of all kinds of course, an accessible indoor swimming pool for physical therapy and on and on.
It's nice you were able to have some good time with your nephew. Thank you for the prayers for Beth.
We bought a second refrigerator for the garage yesterday. It's 'all fridge with no freezer. I've wanted one for many years and we finally decided to get it for summer canning season. I told Al that can be both my Christmas and birthday present early. I also did up more pickles this afternoon.The ''huge"rain and storm we were expecting never developed, so we are still much too dry, but your drought is much worse I think. We've had a few little rains but nothing to write home about. Steaks are about ready.Have a nice evening.
We are very, very dry and now we have been asked to water sparingly. I do so hope that we have some decent rain real soon.
My treat for the week was yesterday while I was tending my planters on the front porch. I found myself eye to eye with a hummingbird with only a planter between us. He inspected me then flew on. I guess he thought my red petunias were off limit as long as I was there.
Ours are showing up more often now. I think they may be starting to tank up for the long migration. I've got their feeder and lots of red flowers for them They really enjoy the Cardinal flowers, Petunias and Nicotinia and the big ever blooming Abelia bush. Isn't it fun when they come right up to you?
Our recent Newark Safety Town Day Camp got two nice articles in the daily Wilmington paper and also our local weekly.
A little local 7 year old called 9-11 to get help for her mother who is diabetic and started having a very low sugar episode. The little girl stayed calm and was able to answer all the call takers questions just perfectly. We are all very proud of her. That is exactly the kind of thing we teach the kids at Safety Town using the 9-11 simulator I loan them every year.
Spent a lot of time sitting on the patio this past week watching all the critters. I love to watch the hummingbirds squabble over territory and the feeders. I also greatly enjoy the Sphinx moths as they gather necter early and late in the day. But my most amazing observation happened a few nights back. It was about 9:30 P.M. and I was sitting out there talking on the phone to my sweet man when up the steps came what I first thought was Charlie, my little black and white long haired Chihuahua. I thought she had gotten out of the pen. But then I realized that it could not be Charlie as I had her clipped last week. I HAD A SKUNK!!! Came right up the steps on the way to the water bowl I keep out there for the critters. He knew right where he was going. Well, sweet man says not to move, and to tell it to SHOO! I did, and he just looked at me, went back to his watering. Then I told him to go on home, and he left by a shortut between two of the storage cans I keep out there. I saw him again early yesterday morning, then about six A.M, he again visited the water bowl. This time I let him finish drinking before I 'shooed' him. I saw him again last night out by the fire barn marking territory and digging for insects. I knew that something had been digging around the yard, but didn't know what it was. Now I know, and am very careful going out at night. :-\ :-\
Do you find those little holes around your yard too? We have an almost all white skunk with a huge fluffy tail. It minds it's own business around us, but shoots the local dogs. You are very nice to provide water for them. We have a bird bath top on the ground under a tree, that we use for the same thing.
I keep an old skillet under the edge of the bird bath to catch the overflow and for the critters that can't reach the bird bath. I have even had a turtle drinking from it. A lot of the birds prefer the water on the ground.
I, too keep a low container of water out for the critters. Most of the time, it is dogs and birds who refresh theirselves and for that I get entertained. I have gotten a kick out of the robins and blue jays and the little ones who during the hottest weather would come down and share in the pleasure o the bath. Had to refill it many times a day.
I know we have varmits here, I don't always see them but do smell their musk and see their tracks at times. Also when I let Scooter and Sassy out first thing they do is smell who has been here drinking out of their water dishes.
Irene keeps a regular bird bath for the birds and a squirrel makes it his when he comes around. Oh, since I am on north side of sidewalk, and have a couple of trees in shade, the squirrel comes to the area between the water pan and tree and lays belly to the ground for the longest time.........LOL Sassy sits in the window, just itching to get out and chase it off. LOL I know Mr. Squir thumbs its nose at Sassy. LOL
I have mentioned in the past that my son is living in his mother-in-law's condo for the summer until they can return to their beach rental house next month. His mother-in-law spends a great deal of time in China so this is not a problem. He has, however, taken it upon himself to make repairs or other improvements to the condo while they are staying there. He has fixed (with my supervision and limited physical help) the problem with the water leaking under the sink while running the dishwasher. After replacing the end of the hose going from the dishwasher to the garbage disposal, it was discovered that the plug inserted in the garbage disposal for those that don't have dishwashers had not been removed. Removing that plug solved the problem. My daughter-in-law has just finished painting all the kitchen cabinets.
A few weeks ago, he asked me to come there and inspect the a door on the outside of the condo that allows access to the water heater. It was in terrible condition and falling off the building. He and I went to the local hardware store and bought the lumber and other items needed to replace the door. Then the weather got hot and it was impossible to work out on the unshaded patio.
Yesterday, with the promise of cooler weather, I went over with tools and we cut wood for both the inside frames and the outside frames and put a new door in where the old one had been. In earlier times, I would have done most of the physical work allowing him to help out when neccessary. I had to let him do most of the work as I get a little winded if I overdo it. I showed him out to measure and cut. I taught him that no door or window or any kind of opening like that is going to be square, i.e., one side being the same as the other. As it turned out, one side of the opening was about 1 inch shorter than the other side. This happens because the original builder was not too careful in building the condo, or that minor earthquakes can settle a house causing it to be a little off-center in places. I showed him the proper way to use the circular saw and the jigsaw and the correct way to nail the frames into place. I allowed him to think about what we wanted to accomplish to make this door usable, and at the same time, look good. All this took about five hours (we didn't push ourselves) to get the work done. Plus, they lied a little bit about the weather. We did work up a sweat.
He showed me............his detemination to get the work done............his pride in accomplishing something he had never done before..........His awareness that he can still learn from the old man............his gratitude for his dad. It doesn't get better than that. Oh, wait.............it did get better when I got a kiss and a hug from my beautiful daughter-in-law!
Today, I will be going back to take them to the airport as they have booked a trip to Hawaii for ten days.
Larryj
My new garage refrigerator arrived this morning and fits exactly where we wanted it. Soon I can start moving my pile of cukes and peppers,beets, squash and peaches out there and still be able to find things in the kitchen fridge. Watermelon, here we come! I'm feeling very lucky and blessed.
We just found out we are going to get a big new free standing Cabela's store near here. It will be one on those superstores with the animals, waterfalls and everything anyone would ever need for hunting, fishing and camping. My friends are drooling already.
Along those lines.......we have two major shopping centers near us. In one of them there used to be a Merwyn's department store. It was similar to Sears or Pennys. We did shop there a lot over the years when our kids were growing up. Alas, Merwyn's went out of business a few years ago leaving a rather large store vacant. In recent months it was rumored that Carter's Stores was going to open there and this was welcome news as my wife likes shopping for the granddaughter's at Carters and the nearest one was quite far away.
We have two Walmart supercenters also in this area, both within ten miles of our house. I don't do Walmart unless it is absolutely necessary. Yesterday it was announced that Walmart was going to open in the vacant space where Merwyn's store was. This center is home of some really nice stores and Walmart doesn't fit that role. However, where the closest Walmart is to us, there was a Toys-r-Us store for many years and then closed recently to move down closer to the freeway. I suspect that Walmart will close that store soon. That will leave two huge buildings vacant in that area. It is always fun to see the big stores move around.
Larryj
As is my normal habit, I signed on tonight to check the forum before retiring for the night. I just read my last post and realized I made an error! Oh, the horrors!
The name of the company that I spelled "Merwyns" should be "Mervyns."
Sorry about that.
Larryj
So much excitement today. First I looked out to the west early this morning to find the loveliest bright gold moon that I have ever seen. It was positioned just over the county road shop. The sky behind it was a dusty midnight blue that was a perfect background and since today is the 31st. it had to have been the blue moon. Who knew that a bright gold blue moon could be so pretty.
Next, a little later I raised the east shade and there were clouds visible on the horizon. You know what clouds are, don't you, those big fluffy things in the sky that sometimes block out the sun and rain on you. Looked like a good beginning to a good day. We made a trip to Wichita and left the clouds behind us, hoping that they would move in and rain while we were gone. No such luck, they did move in but didn't rain. This afternoon about 3:15, there was a little shower. Hopefully there will be more. Watching them moving from the northeast to the southwest might just be the highlight of my day. I am hoping that they will turn loose with some real rain and soak up the ground. That would be the highlight of my day.
Today, I was in a grocery store in Souith Dakota and noticed a huge box full of hedgeballs.
These hedgeballs were about the size of a baseball, some a shade larger. Must have been
picked early. They were priced at 89 cents each. The clerk said these hedgeballs were
from Kansas.
That's today's hedgeapple market report as seen from here....
Did you happen to inquire, or did the clerk happen to mention for what the hedge apples were being used?
I have noticed quite a good crop of hedgeballs on our trips to Wichita. Could mean a harsh winter.
Had a horse once that would not miss his stride and pick up a hedgeball. Chief loved them. We called him our easy keeper.
Quote from: ddurbin on August 31, 2012, 04:13:08 PM
Did you happen to inquire, or did the clerk happen to mention for what the hedge apples were being used?
Yeah, they said the hedgeballs in the house are to repel rodents and insects.
There's another grocery store selling them at $1.00 each. Saw a lady buying some there.
Instead of lemonade, kids might to consider the hedgeball market in Elk Co. Would a bushel of 'em go for $40 or $50?
I have tried them as a repellant and it didn't work. I have thought about going to the country and picking up some to put out in my grove for the little critters to snack on. There might be a food shortage for them this year.
Speaking of rodents...When Al lifted the lid on our gas grill yesterday evening he noticed a tight round pile of leaves with a hole in the middle back in one corner. Up popped a cute little white footed field mouse who just sat there and looked at him for the longest time. Eventually he/she scampered off and dinner was delayed while the grill got scrubbed.
It's a gorgeous Sunday morning here, but promises to be hot later. My plans for today were to pick up my son and his family at the airport, well, actually tonight. When I contacted him about verifying the flight arrival time, he informed me that I was getting senile and that he had already told me that they were not coming home until Thursday. (Ingrate.)
Which means..............I noticed that the American Legion Post in Newport is having a band called the Surftones and they will be at the post today playing good ol' surf music and other oldies. I had not planned on going because of having to pick up my son. But now.....
I am free of that obligation today and we will, hopefully, be able to go to Newport Beach and have some lunch and listen to some groovy, yeah, I said groovy, music! The weather will be great, the atmosphere will be great, the food is always great and all the people there are great. Nothing like sitting alfresco, having a drink and some lunch, listening to some great music and watching the boats go up and down the bay!
Larryj
Ya mean those liberal California American Legion folks let ya sit around in no clothes! :o HA! Have a wonderful day and enjoy that music. I'd like to be there.
Diane, I am not sure where there is a mention of "no clothes" here. ??? Alfresco simply means dining or partying in an outdoors setting. However, given the location, the friendliness of the people and the promise of excellent weather, I am sure that there will be some ladies who will be dressed rather scantily. It is the beach after all. I did fail, or to be more specific, didn't mention any modes of dress that some might show up in. Until you mentioned it, I hadn't really thought about that part. But then I'm getting old (and senile according to that ingrate son!)
Larryj
Yes, I know what it means. Someone once told me it meant eating outside in the nude. I about fell on the floor laughing. I'll never try for a joke again. Never mind. :-\
I know, I know, I got it. LOL ;D
I wanted to follow up on yesterday's adventure. When I mentioned that I would like to go to the AL Post for food and entertainment (I said this on Saturday), the comment was, "What time do you want to leave?"
Now after being married to the same woman all these years I have learned that if I want to leave at a certain time, let's say, 12:00 PM, I must say that I want to leave at, oh say, 11:30, because I know that is how it will work out. I made a mistake on Saturday and said I would like to leave around 12:00 PM and immediately regretted it, but didn't correct it. As it turns out, we left yesterday around 1:15! However, there was little traffic until we actually got to Newport Beach where the entire population of Orange County was trying to get to a beach parking space. Arriving at the AL Post, there was no parking close by. We circled the block twice and then spotted someone who was walking to their car and was able to park right across the street from the Post.
No parking available means it is going to be crowded inside. Sure enough there were no tables outside on the patio with the exception of one stool at a ledge next to the wall. My wife had her walker which allows her to sit when necessary and I let her cousin have the stool. After about 20 minutes a table became available and we sat and ordered our lunch.
Imagine in your mind, sitting on a long patio facing Newport Bay with thousands of boats, both anchored and some who were actually going for a ride. There were the usual paddle boarders with their long oars poling around while trying to keep their balance. There is a kayak rental place next door for two seater kayaks. (Side note here: I saw a story on TV recently about a woman who decided to open a paddle boarding/Yoga business. Yep, you take your board out on the water and begin doing Yoga positions. She calls it YogaAqua.)
Anyway, all is good. Live 60's and 70's oldies and surf music by the Surftones, people dancing, laughing, drinking and eating and just enjoying a gorgeous day.
As we had a committment to take care of our neighbor's house and their dog, we decided to head back north to the...........GASP! Huge cloud of smoke over the San Gabriel Mountains, 40 miles to the north. At about that time, my son-in-law posted pictures of the smoke, from the front yard of his house which is about 10 miles from the foothills. It appears a car might have caught on fire and now as of this writing, we have a brush fire estimated at about 3600 acres and only about 5% contained. This will burn for days. It is funny, however, because on Saturday morning we were outside and observed the two Superscoopers that they use for fires. It is rare to see them live and I was looking for smoke. I didn't see any and there was no mention of any fire on the news, so they must have been practicing with the scooping. Today, we will probably see them and also the big DC-10 that is converted to hold thousands of gallons of water or retardant.
Life goes on in SoCal.
Larryj
Al's sister Beth had her double Mastectomy yesterday morning at Scottsdale Health Care and she is home already! All is well, the node was clear and hopefully she'll never hear the word cancer again. When we called her cell a little while ago,I was amazed when she said she was home. I am so releaved.
That is great news. It seems that modern medicine nowadays is to the point where recovery from surgery is accomplished just as well at home rather than the hospital, depending, of course, on the kind of operation. I know that the Kaiser hospital here where we have our insurance has a big white board on the wall of each floor where patients are recovering. On the board is the patient's name, the date admitted and the room number, as well as the attending physician and the nurse of duty. On the third day, a red checkmark is placed next to the patient's name indicating that, with the doctor's okay, the patient is to be discharged.
(BTW, Ms. schoolteacher, far be it from me to correct you, but it's "relieved" rather than "releaved." Unless, you have lost some leaves and need to be releaved............or am I wrong?) :angel:
Larryj
This excitement will last for two weeks. The other grandparents have left town for a two week vacation. This means we will have the two oldest granddaughters every day, well, every school day for the next two weeks. On top of that, #3 will also come for a visit once of twice a week. So far today, I have taken #1 to school, came home for a few minutes before taking #2 to preschool. She also has some paperwork that needs to be signed by the school administrator and other papers to be submitted to the administrator. On returning home from all of that, I see that my son has been here and returned my van that they were using and has taken his car. This also means #3 is here again today. Today, however, she is grumpy and wanted to go back to sleep so my wife and her are getting some shuteye. At 12:30 I will pick up the one at the preschool and at 2:20, I will get #1 at her school.
Two weeks of this and I will need a vacation!
Larryj
HA! I was so relieved I went and releaved my deck...the leaves had all blown off and needed replacing. ;D ;D ;D ;D Good catch! It just shows that the wrong word spelled correctly isn't caught by my spell check. So that's two.(to,too) I really was distracted, not that that is any excuse. The phone rings here constantly with political polls (poles). Are you getting that too?(to,two) Beth was glad to go home early also, less chance of in hospital infection. Her doc said she was three days ahead of herself because otherwise she is so healthy.
Sounds like much the same system as where you are. She says it's a huge hospital that even has trollies that run from one section to another. I'm not familiar with that even in Philly and Baltimore.
Our hospital is huge as well. There is a three story parking garage as well as two (to, too) surface lots which are mostly reserved for handicapped parking. There are two (to, too) separate buildings, one of which is the hospital proper and most of the specialty departments such as neurology, hematology, the ER, a lab, radiology, etc. The second building houses other specialists like the optomology department and another lab and another radiology section. There are eight-passenger shuttles that run through the garage and around the area surrounding the buildings for those that have a hard time walking. A service my wife uses a lot is the valet parking attendant located in front of the hospital building. This service costs five dollars, four if you're handicapped, and they are very fast in retrieving your car when you are ready to leave. Landscaping includes a large pond to the rear of the hospital complete with ducks and fountains in between the two (to, too) buildings.
Larryj
This might not be excitement, but it is gratifying. Any of you who go by my place of abode knows that there is a big trash cart in my front yard. It is there for the purpose of containing the yard trash that I create whenever I am ambitious enough to do some yard cleaning. Well, recently, due to the storms that we have had, it has been overflowing. I was thinking that I was going to need to ask someone to empty it for me.
This morning, on my way out to re-hang the wind sock that doesn't seem to want to stay on it's hook, I found this cart empty, not a leaf or a twig left in it. Then I remembered that one of my sons-in-law was here last night with his wife and that he had gone outside for a short period. Now I am glad that I had a lemon cake on hand. He is diabetic and she is overweight so they don't keep any sweets in their house. Having a piece of cake at my house satifies the sweet tooth without the temptation of it being readily available. That might be the reason they came to see me.
Probably right, Mother. They just come over for the cake. ;D ;D ;D
The payment was sweeter than money. How nice of him to notice and then take care of it.
My son-in-law has been staying with me for almost a month while he was getting some timber cut on his property here. I actually cooked a few meals and we ate out a few times, was nice to have someone to eat with. He did a lot of trimming of branches that were already bigger than I could cut and some that were higher than I could reach. My step-daughter passed away last December and he is still adjusting to his loss. His visit was good for both of us and I am glad I was the kind of mother-in-law that he felt that he could come and stay with. The help in the yard was very much appreciated and he was able to save a lot on motels and food.
Not a lot of fun going places alone and we went to San Antonio for three days and had a great time, nice getting to go without having to do all the driving too. He left this morning but will be back in three or four months for a couple of days.
What did you do in San Antonia? I love that city with the Alamo and the River Walk, great food, the street musicians the public art and lots of shopping.
Our excitement this morning is cool temperatures and light, steady rain. What a blessing for this parched area!!!!
We had rain today but I was in a meeting and missed it. Looks like we might have gotten a half inch.
I have silver leaf maple tree in the front yard and the bark has split, looks like some bugs have made nests under the bark. Hope I don't lose the tree.
I love San Antonio and have never had time to see as much as I want to see. The weather was really nice and it was so much easier to breathe there. Did do lots of walking. This time we went to the Alamo, River Walk, Zoo and Sea World. Really want to go back and go to the Japanese Gardens, the Missions and two other musuems. We stopped in Houston on the way to San Antonio and went to see the Titanic exhibit at the Houston Musuem of History. That was very nice.
Next time I want to see the zoo and the Japanese gardens also. We ran out of time on the last trip.
Didn't have to work. Warm end of summer day. Went to the barn to straighten up a little. Got side tracked movin' the old Zenith stereo. Long story short. Fired up stereo and listened to Al Hirt's "Honey in the Horn" on vinyl. Listened to it again. It's true what they say vinyl is better than digital. Simple pleasures. Not much done today, but that is ok. Time well spent.
He played a fantastic trumpet. I always did like the way he played. Thanks for sharing that. I didn't realize he was such a big guy. At least, he looks big next to those dancers.
Quote from: Janet Harrington on September 14, 2012, 07:26:40 PM
He played a fantastic trumpet. I always did like the way he played. Thanks for sharing that. I didn't realize he was such a big guy. At least, he looks big next to those dancers.
Janet, I am "tickled", as my grandma used to say, that you liked the post. I was not sure anyone would know who Al Hirt was much less like this esoteric music. While I praised listening to it on vinyl; I have to give prop's to the internet (digital) for letting me share a little bit of nostalgia with you all.
Not know Al Hirt? Some of us are older than you might think. Loved Java.
Hah! Don't remember? One of the first record albums I ever got was an Al Hirt album. My brother once lived in New Orleans and on a trip there, he took us on a tour of Bourbon street. We walked past Al Hirt's club as well as Pete Fountain's club. Jazz music was booming onto the sidewalk. A memory I will never forget.
Larryj
I stand corrected. Here are the horns I will listen to tomorrow.
Chase\Bill Chase
I went to Al Hirt's club as well. Also listened to John Prine in one of the sidewalk joints.
My father indoctrinated all of us with every genre of music as well as Jose Jimmanez, Bob Newhart, etc. After all, there were only three channels on the black and white, and it wasn't stereo.
Love Chase! I had to brush some cobwebs aside to see if I still had their album. Great music.
Larryj
Many years ago Daddy had to give a paper at a conference in NO and got to go to Pete Fountain's place and saw Al Hirt too. Our whole family loved their music.
On another "note".... ;) Our military buddy Chip just received a nice award from the Secret Service and the Intelligence Community "with honor and distinction for aiding and assisting seriously injured members of the US Secret Service and Intelligence Community, inclusive of all the US Military." I'm so proud of him.
He's a good friend, member of our fire company and was with a medical rescue chopper crew in the Mideast. He did some pretty amazing repelling rescues over there.
Now that he is home to stay, he's a firefighter/ EMT at the Delaware City refinery and member of the State Police Helicopter rescue crew. I thought he might get used yesterday as we had a big search for a missing man with dementia who lives close to here. He walked away from his home Thursday afternoon. His family finally called the police and fire company to help yesterday afternoon and it was put on Philly TV. They searched for many hours until it was too dark to see. As of right now, still no luck. I have a very bad feeling about it.
Diane, I hope they do find him before it is too late. We have that happen here in Houston too often, usually without a good outcome.
Still no sign of the missing man. Hope is running out. We've even been watching the skies for vulture activity. His family is just frantic. I'm afraid some hunter will find him one day soon. Ms Bear he is in very good physical health and used to walk a lot. but now they don't think he could find his way home. Very sad. We had a perfect day for Newark Community Day all up and down the UD Green.Thousands of people came. Now I'm tired.
Not exactly what I did today, but I did do it last night. Watched 60 minutes interview of Adele. I had heard of her before but never really paid much attention. Since my Al Hirt post I have been listening to much of my old vinyl out in the barn. I think she has some of the old school charm that I liked about the Al Hirt Video. Simple, not a lot of glitz and glam. Just a beautiful voice without a lot of the extra production we see today. She kinda reminds me of Dusty Springfield. I think she probably has one of the best voices going right now. Here is my favorite song of hers from Royal Albert Hall, which from further reading, I found to be what many critics are saying that her voice was at her best. Other of her songs were more popular than my favorite from what I read, but here it is"
Today we celebrated #3 granddaughter's second birthday. My wife was not feeling good what with all the pain and opted not to go.....a tough decision for her because she really loves this child. As it turns out, she would have been miserable. So I and her cousin went, stopping in San Dimas to the east of us for two giant pizzas.........I'm talking pizzas that are three feet across... and then on to Newport. When we arrived, my son came out to park the car for me (parking is limited and he always parks my car for me) and mentioned that the pizza place called about twenty minutes after we left there saying that nobody had paid for the pizza. I just assumed he had paid when he ordered. So he paid them over the phone this morning.
The people that were there were all that I had met before and I got lots of hugs from a couple of my favorite young ladies, so my day was good. One of these young ladies recently completed the Ironman competition in Houston and more recently took first place for her age group (40-44) in the Malibu triathalon two weeks ago. She is a beautiful woman and doesn't look athletic at all, but she is very good at these races. She rides at least five miles a day on her bike before breakfast. But looking at her you would think she used to be a super model. There were many kids there to enjoy the popcorn machine and the cotton candy maker. After a hour or so of our arrival, most went down to the bay side beach and the kids all went out and played in the water and the sand. Then we all came back only to have the guest of honor crash for a nap. She woke up just before we left. We left around 5:30 and stopped at Starbucks for a coffee and then drove home.
My daughter-in-law has managed to move all their things into the beach house for the off-season and still have everything decorated and refreshments and food for at least 30 people all in two weeks. She is just so amazing and so beautiful.
Life is good.
Larryj
We're getting a much needed nice steady rain in Oklahoma today. My excitement for the day is just relaxing at home, getting some jobs done around the house, and thinking about making a pot of homemade potato soup for supper. Yummy...............
The missing man alert is up to gold level now. Search dogs and blood hounds were brought in and they found traces 6 miles away near where I grew up in PA. Unfortunately it has rained several times since he walked away.
The park rangers have searched all of the nearby state park where he was known to have been too. Everyone who can spare the time has been out looking and everyone on this side of the area has been asked to check sheds, barns, under decks, and bridges, anywhere he might have taken shelter. There is plenty of water to be found and the nights haven't been deadly cold yet, so he actually might still be alive. We've been watching for vulture activity as we have many here, but nothing unusual yet. I'm still very skeptical.
We had a date night last night and went to another local upscale Italian Restaurant, Sofrittos. They do a real antipasto that is wonderful...and huge. I had calamari after and we brought a lot home.
On the way home we stopped and got our flu shots. If you take it, it's getting to be time again. This year's has a combination of three dead flu bugs and if you'd rather, some places have a four pack that can be inhaled...harder to find and more expensive though.
Went to the next to last reunion meeting on Tuesday night. We're having fun, but will be glad when the real weekend gets here. We have one couple coming from Australia! On the way home I nearly got hit by a deer, who jumped out, right where I knew they lurked, so I was going slow. On the one hand, I'm glad my car wasn't damaged. On the other hand, venison is good! :laugh:
I never did like venison that much.
Today is a typical Friday. Two oldest granddaughters showed up at 7:30 and after a few minutes of talking to my daughter, I took them to oldest one's school and dropped her off. Then back home for 30 minutes and then off to the preschool to take the other one off. A problem with the central air conditioner happened a few days ago. It works but needs some service. The A/C guy will be here shortly to fix the problem. My daughter also had problems a few days ago and he fixed hers.
Larryj
Today, I will be down at the Longton Fair Grounds helping with the
annual Bow Shoot that the Longton Christian Church sponsors............wild game feed at noon
and all kinds of bragging about who shoots more targets and what kind of hunting we have had
since we met last year.
Come on and watch OR Shoot......bring your bow and appetite............shoot starts at 10 and I think is over
around 2 but then we all stay around and shoots the breeze.
You would be so welcome.............Door prizes for those who enter the shoot and good company.
As my son is on his dream trip visiting baseball stadiums, which by the way, he was present at that Red's game that the pitcher pitched a no-hitter in yesterday, my daughter-in-law needs to finish up with the unpacking. So we will have #3 for the day and overnight and then drive to the beach tomorrow to bring her back. She can get more done if she doesn't have the baby around.
Today and tomorrow are the last days of the Los Angeles County fair. It appears that we won't make it this year, but that is okay. I can't remember the last time I went. The fairgrounds are a huge area with many exhibit buildings, food vendors, a whole section of carnival rides and games, animal pens, music stages, and on and on. It is a day long experience and a very tiring one for us older folk. What with my wife's back and leg problems and her cousin's hip problem, the desire to go isn't really there. Oh, well.
So, just hanging with the 2-year-old today...........playing on her IPad.....(yep, she has her own IPad)......... ::)
Larryj
Has he been to White Sox Stadium Yet?
I don't think so. I can't remember if he has ever been to Chicago.
Side note: Daughter has been a little under the weather the last few days. In a phone call this afternoon, we heard that #1 granddaughter has caught it and is running a fever. They had planned to attend the fair this weekend, but it likely isn't going to happen. They also planned to go to the beach tomorrow, but that isn't going to happen either.
Larryj
We're going to the Charcoal Pit in awhile. A step back in time. We all went there as teens after dates.The very tasty fresh burger combinations are all named after local high school teams.
They still make real milk shakes on a milk shake machine ,with it frothed up so much you get the big glassful, plus the big metal mixing cup.
Then there is "The kitchen Sink.'' It's a huge punch bowl of ice cream that has something like 20 scoops of ice cream in it, as well as all the sundae toppings. It takes at least 8 famished people to eat it all! or maybe three teenaged football players. ;)
We're meeting up with another couple. The wife has recently figured out that she may have developed Post Polio Syndrome. Al is going to pass on all his research and books and doctors names so she can get a grip on who she should see and what she should do. Her husband, who is a pulmonologist himself, is skeptical that there is such a thing. We'll see if we can help him too. She is having severe fatigue and is starting to lose her balance and fall, so she's using a cane to help. I think she needs a trip to a gate lab, like post stroke patients sometimes go to, to see if she would benefit from leg braces.
Let me tell you about what I did the other day while shopping. I bought something that was absolutely unnecessary and frivolous, even though I have been trying to pay off my credit card. But we have had so much fun with it that I have decided that I have my money's worth all ready.
I bought a Halloween candy dish. What is so frivolous about that? Well, this particular dish is guarded by Death, himself. If you try to filch a piece of his candy, he jumps at you and says all kinds of scary things to you, while his eyes flash red. Of course, he is motion activated and he activates at the slightest provocation at times. Daughter can pass between him and the kitchen windows and it sets him off. I can just roll past him at times and he shouts at me. But the most fun is youngest daughter who just cannot help but jump when he jumps.
Her first experience with him, she thought she had it conquered and was slowly trying to steal a piece of candy, had her fingers on it, when he jumped. The candy went flying across the room and she landed ten feet away from him. I already have my money's worth from him.
Wonderful, Wilma - just wonderful! :D
Firing up the DVR to watch my guilty pleasure. ABC's "Once Upon A Time". You can get all your favorite childhood stories compressed into an interesting tv show. It is no Snookie from Jersey Shore, but that is a good thing.
Mom, that candy dish was great. I loved it. I can't wait for Garret to see it.
Wilma, I love those candy bowls. I am ready for Fall and Halloween, have even put out some decorations but after picking them up a few times they will probably not stay out until Halloween.
Something, probably a coon has killed all of the last three litters of kittens so I was able to catch three of this litter and bring them in the house. Nothing is safe from them.
I went to San Antonio this last weekend and was able to see some that I missed last time. This time we made sure we went to the Missions and they were really interesting. I could probably spend a month in San Antonio and still not see everything. It was a very good weekend.
I can only hope the day will get better. Both granddaughters showed up grumpy. One refusing to bring her spelling words in the house because she didn't want Nana to give her a test. The other is having picture day and began throwing a tantrum because Nana didn't jump right up and fix her hair.
We alternate Fridays with the other grandmother. This isn't supposed to be our Friday. Last night, we heard from our daughter that the other grandmother was going out of town and we would get the girls today. There seems to be a lack of communication here. It would have been nice to have a little more notice. Apparently, the other grandmother told her son and he failed to pass it on. What a dork!
Sheeesh.
Larryj
Remember this one. I have to use it occasionally myself.
."Your lack of organization does not constitute an emergency for me". 8)
:laugh: That's good. I will keep it in mind.
However, family is family as I always stress to my children. Family comes first. I will not leave my children in a bind when I can help them out. My daughter and son understand and respect that and do try not to take advantage of us. But when it comes to "last minute care for my granddaughters," there is no question about it. Unfortunately, in this day and age, our children, both husband and wife have to work to keep up. Having to pay for expensive day care is not an option when there are grandparents around.
On the other hand, while we see our daughter who lives close by and we have the granddaughters two or three days a week, this week went by without any contact with our son or daughter-in-law. This is not unusual as they are extremely busy.
I was just letting off a little disgruntled steam, so to speak. ;D
Larryj
Family always comes first....Of course.
Third day of Fire Prevention Week and I'm already tired. We've been doing as many schools as we can cram in this week with some of us doing the personal safety teaching and others showing off the fire engines and getting the little ones used to the gear and the noise and smell. We've been booked for weeks, but still had a few who didn't call until Monday morning wanting us to go the next day... Sorry, we'll get there when we can!
Know two ways out of where ever you are. Be sure to check out your smoke detectors and feed it a new battery if it needs one. If it's 10 or more years old ,please replace it. The poster this year is really cute with rabbits and Sparky.The idea being that rabbits have two ways out of their burrows.I guess bunnies are better than ground hogs! Back to work.
It's a thunderstormy day in central Oklahoma, but I love being inside and hearing the thunder and listening to the rain on the roof. We need the moisture so badly, but hopefully the hail and possible tornadic storms will just weaken and move over us. Our OU Sooners football team whopped Texas today at the Red River Rivalry in Dallas, so that is always a good day at our house!!!!!
And it looks as if the other Oklahoma team is beating KU.
I'm for KU in that game, but it's not looking too good for them..................
It's a mixed-emotion game. I love KU, but I graduated from Oklahoma State. I'm happy no matter which team wins. :D
And I love the weather today! Beautiful rain, thunder, clouds, sun shining through sometimes.
Probably the best game played today was the Notre Dame-Stanford game. It ended in overtime with Stanford just barely not making a touchdown. In fact, the final play had to be reviewed to be sure that the ball did not cross the line and I still have my doubts. Notre Dame won after trailing for most of the game.
A feew days ago I returned from a trip to Colorado. Had a great time, we did all the touristy things starting with an excursion to The Royal Gorge. We rode the cable car across it then walked down from the other side through the wildlife zoo and then across the suspension bridge by foot. Awesome scenery all around. Then we rode the incline train down the side of the gorge to the bottom of the canyon. This is an awesome drop, making you wonder what would happen if Mother Nature hiccupped while we were on it. The river is at the bottom and we arrived just in time to see the excursion train go by. This train originates in Canon City and travels along the riverside at the bottom of the gorge. It has open cars as well as cars with full view windows. A few brave souls were in the open cars even though the day was chilly. There were many people there even though many of the activities were closed for the season. A family could make a full day of fun there in the summer. They have a western town and a mountain man settlement as well as amusement rides and shops. Something for everyone. I heard people speaking french, russian, and the ever present japanese.
Back to Canon City and a little tour through a small dinosaur museum where we saw fossils gathered from nearby. We then drove through Phantom Canyon to Victor. This was a pretty harrowing trip for this ol' flatland gal. Much of that road is only one lane wide and all three tunnels are only one lane. Many many blind switchbacks all along the way. There is a twenty MPH speed limit the entire length and that is much too fast IMHO. From Victor we went on to Cripple Creek. This has become a tourist town with gambling as its' main venue. Many, many casinos one after another. We stayed at Gold King Mountain, a top drawer hotel, one of the mint on the pillow ones. That was a treat for me, and I enjoyed it thouroughly. I even came away with a couple of large bars of that scrumpcious soap as my feller caught the maid and tipped her for a couple of bars for me to take home. I had a good time, didn't win any money but did enjoy the smoke free casinos. It was a nice change from what I usually find here in Kansas and in Oklahoma.
From Cripple Creek we went to Manitou Springs. We stayed at a little family owned court run by a super nice couple. Very reasonably priced. I found this place on line and it was clean, clean, clean! A bonus was the small herd of deer that came into the yard to eat, sleep and play everyday. Those folks feed them even though they are not supposed to do that. One doe is fond of wheat thins and would eat them from your hand or from between your lips on occasion. Next day we went to get tickets for the cog train up Pikes' Peak. We found that there was space available that very afternoon so we decided to go then. Wow! Now that was a trip! You go up that mountain from 8 thousand feet to more that 14 thousand feet. And it was cold! Certainly happy we had warm clothes as it was 26 degrees at the top with snow on the ground and a brisk wind. Brrrr! They tell you to drink plenty of water to help with the altitude sickness. Even though I did that, I felt a little swimmy and more that a little happy to get down from that lofty height. That was an awesome excursion, worth the $35 per person. Didn't like the price, but everything around all those places is pricey. So if you go remember to bring money!
We made a trip through Garden Of The Gods next day. When I was very small we lived on the 'other' side of there and this brought back an almost sense of coming home. We came back to Kansas when I was just four years old so I don't remember much from out there but some of it was very familiar. Such as the day we went downtown Manitou and walked along the streets and through the shops. We went to the park where I remember swinging on the swings and collecting chew-gum from the soldiers walking around there. This was during WWII. We bought salt water taffy from a little stand that I remember my daddy bought me some way back then. The woman told me that the business had been there 109 years, so I am certain that it was the same place. That was nice! BTW, we visited the Trading Post in the Garden Of The Gods. As well as all the tourist junk, they had a wonderful gallery of Indian made things. Rugs, baskets, paintings as well as all the other art work. And they had lots and lots of jewelry, made my mouth water!
On to Denver and a visit to the museum of Natural History to see the dinosaurs. I have wanted to go there since I first found out about dinosaurs in second grade. It was awesome! I loved it, but we tired before we saw the whole thing. But I did get to see my first egyptian mummy as well. I highly recommend the display of Colorado wildlife with all the examples set in natural surroundings. Very nice. As well, they had a display of Australian wildlife. Everything from platypus to different sizes of 'roos. I was exhausted when we left there, lots of walking.
When we left Denver we went to Blackhawk up north in the mountains. This is another gambling town, with high end hotels and lots of big casinos. We stayed at Resort hotel and casino. Free buffet and free drinks. I really pigged out at the buffet; had my first Bananas Foster and sweetie had Cherries Jubilee. Although I was somewhat disappointed that they were not flambe', they were delicious nevertheless. I also had shrimp, shrimp, and crablegs. Did I mention that I had shrimp? From there we headed home with an overnight stay with relatives in lakin, Kansas. I am still exhausted, but it was a very memorable trip. I had a wonderful time!
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We then drove through Phantom Canyon to Victor. This was a pretty harrowing trip for this ol' flatland gal. Much of that road is only one lane wide and all three tunnels are only one lane. Many many blind switchbacks all along the way. There is a twenty MPH speed limit the entire length and that is much too fast IMHO. From Victor we went on to Cripple Creek.
Sixdogs, we decided one year to take the Phantom Canyon route not knowing what it would entail. Never thought we would ever get from Canon City to Victor, it was so slow going and took so long. I swore I would never go that way again but now you've got me interested in trying it again. But, if one gets broke down there, pray for some luck. Good story.
What a great trip! That was my "back yard" so to speak for a few years. I remember many of the places you mentioned. Of course, that was back in the dark ages and I am sure I wouldn't even recognize it now. Great post, Thanks!
Larryj
That sounds like a wonderful trip, how long were there?
Ms Bear, we were gone a week. I forgot to mention the visit to the cliff dwellings. Sweetie really enjoyed that, and I really enjoyed seeing all the ancient artifacts in the little museum. Waldo do you know anything about the route called "The Shelf"? I understand that it also a harrowing drive with huge drops down the sides and very narrow. Brrrr! Don't know that I want to try it, but probably will, sometime, maybe. ::) ::)
I had not heard of it until you mentioned it. The first thing I thought of was the Million Dollar Highway in the western part of the state. That road is paved but very scary to drive because of the drop offs. I happened to drive it when it was snowing and I did not consider it fun.
However, I looked up Shelf Road and it is on the east side around Cripple Creek.
http://byways.org/explore/byways/2109/places/14038/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g33379-d107622-Reviews-Shelf_Road-Cripple_Creek_Colorado.html
What a wonderful trip! Did you have someone take your picture at "the sign" on top of Pikes Peak? We still have ours from 1986 on the fireplace mantle. 14,110 ft.
Our first trip to Cripple Creek was in 1954, when it was really still a ghost town, and the train wasn't back to running yet. As you say, it's been "found"again now. Is the Molly Kathleen gold mine open? I've got some jewelry made from gold from there, from back when it was actually affordable.
We've been to lots of the same places out there. I think I've mentioned before that Great Grandpa Boyd had a silver mine in Georgetown long ago. Victor was interesting and the cafe food was good. We enjoyed the Phantom Canyon drive too. Ya better not be in a hurry though. Thanks for sharing that great trip.
I have a picture of me and Pike's Peak, too. We were at a rest stop in Colorado and took pictures with Pike's Peak way off in the background. Does that include me in the pack?
I just finished the once a year job that we always do when the first really cold weather threatens. We wait until it is cold to be sure that it is necessary. Today was cold enough and tonight's temperature is supposed to be in the high 20's. We carried some of the outdoor potted plants to shelter. Actually, we loaded the geraniums onto my yard wagon and pulled the whole thing into the garage. I brought inside a couple of other plants that I wish would winter but am not sure that they will. Tonight and tomorrow night are supposed to get below freezing, then the nights for at least another week will stay above. It is possible that I can get a couple of more weeks outside before they have to come in for the winter.
Yeah, I know that this should have been taken care of weeks ago. This old optimist always waits to see if it is really going to be a cold freezing winter again.
One of the pots that I brought inside, I placed in the sink to be watered. It contains ox-eye daisy, pentas and dianthus. It also contained a praying mantis and a hornet. The praying mantis I noticed right away. I have watched him grow up this summer from about half an inch long to 2 inches. We put him back outside. Later, there was a hornet crawling over the faucet like he was cold and not moving very good. Him I swatted and washed down the disposal. I am just a bit partial to praying mantis.
You can imagine what I've been doing. Everything that was on the deck is now under it or stowed in the shed. All the house plants are inside and the front porch furniture is stacked in the corner, upside down and tied together. The big trash cans, bird feeders and bird baths will go inside the garage tomorrow before we secure it with bolts. Al has already nailed the doors to the sheds shut. Everything that was on the basement floor is up on top of some piece or other, which is up on blocks of wood...hope that's high enough. Anything of real value is up stairs now. The "bug out" bucket is packed and ready, but we are hoping to not have to run.
The insurance man called this afternoon to be sure we had the right phone number to report damages and wished us well. (Now that's very unsettling.). Our fire houses have generators, so in a real pinch we can go there, if we aren't called in by tomorrow anyway to help in some way. We'll hear in the morning.Our task force groups are setting up right now.
We were told to expect to be with out power for three days. I have made lots of extra ice and can fill several big chests if need be. As always ,planning for the worst and hoping for the best. It's been many, many years since we were lined up for a direct hit from a storm of this size. Usually we get side swiped, but this one may come literally over our house.
We are hoping this storm is not going to be as bad as predicted!!!!!!! Be safe..........it sounds like you've taken all the possible precautions for well-being! Prayers of protection going your way!!!!
Thank you.I appreciate it very much.
Stay Safe, Diane.
DELAWARE EVACUATIONS
Delaware Governor Jack Markell ordered a mandatory evacuation of an estimated 50,000 people in coastal communities on Saturday. New Jersey's Cape May County ordered an evacuation of its barrier islands, home to some popular beach resorts, by Sunday afternoon.
In New York, authorities were considering closing down the city's buses, subways, commuter railroads, bridges and tunnels as early as 7 p.m. on Sunday, when the last commuter trains would depart, with the entire system to be closed down by 3 a.m. Monday, officials said.
Forecasters said flooding could span multiple tides with a storm surge of 4 to 8 feet in Long Island Sound, the southern portion of Lower New York Bay and Delaware Bay.
Sandy's storm surge has the potential to flood New York City's subway system if the storm arrives at or near Monday evening's high tide around 9 p.m., according to Jeff Masters, a hurricane specialist who also writes a Weather Underground blog.
Monday is also a full moon, which creates an extra-high tide. "These storm surge heights will be among the highest ever recorded along the affected coasts, and will have the potential to cause billions of dollars in damage," Masters wrote.
Officials said 50 to 60 million people could be affected by Sandy, which many forecasters warn could be more destructive than Irene, which caused billions of dollars in damage across the U.S. Northeast in August 2011.
Thanks. We are locked down, and hoping for the trees to stay up, but friends who have beach places are expecting a lot of damage. Not everyone could pull their boats out so some may be lost. Eight foot storm surges could be devastating on the ocean side and the bay side is already backing up water due to the tides.
It's raining right now and the temp. has dropped as the hurricane warm air is exchanged for colder nor'easter air and the air movement changes direction. It's not really wind yet, but will be soon. It's the enormous amounts of raining and flooding that will affect us the most. Late tonight and all day tomorrow will be the worst of it, and it won't be gone until Wednesday.
You've been in my thoughts for the last 3 days. Sending prayers for you and all your neighbors in the northeast to be safe. Please keep us updated as you can. Good luck with this one! Take care!
Thank you. They are saying that for NJ this will be worse than 1962 which was a major disaster. I'm feeling a little skittish myself on this one. Tomorrow will be really bad.The Weather Channel is even here in Rehoboth Beach. which is rare.
God be with you and Al, and all who are in the path of these storms.
I hope you are staying safe Diane. We're watching the progression of the storm on Fox News, their coverage is very good.
It is a terrible storm.
Praying for all on the east coast as this storm keeps going.
Stay safe Diane. I know you have trained those first responders well, but I hope you don't need them yourself. Praying for my friends, family, and those in the path of "Sandy".
Fire Elk
Thanks all. Right here, so far so good. Sadly, there have been some assorted trees falling into houses and such, but nothing really tragic here yet. Most who can are staying home and are off the roads, which can't be trusted and are under water for the most part.
The coverage on many channels has been very good. I've been flipping around, but watching the Weather Channel mostly.
Delaware is taking a direct hit right now and everything that can flood is doing so. Our younger crowd, (yes, they all were my students,) is handling all the emergencies, so we are able to stay tucked in at home. We'll probably see the eye soon and then it all whips around from the other direction for many more hours yet. For many that will be an even worse time. We'll see what tomorrow brings. It is a terrible storm on so many levels for so many people. Thanks for all the encouraging thoughts.
Stay safe, Diane. How is the power holding out? Any major flooding around you? I am also watching this, alternating between CNN and the Weather Channel. I am curious though. Did the price of gasoline go up in the week/s before the storm hit? A lot of people would be wanting to go farther inland and if this was happening in California, the price of gas would skyrocket!
Just be safe.......all of us care about your well being.
Larryj
So far Newark still has power but many surrounding areas do not. Yes, there is major flooding a few miles away, but our local creeks are just reaching flood stage now, with much more to come down the water sheds. Many homes will be affected soon. So far our sump pump is still working.There are many springs in the hills above us and it does start to come in as the ground water rises. Our gas prices did not go up. Still around $3.49 to $3.69.
I'm as interested as what is going on as everyone else. It was amazing to watch NYC's battery park get swallowed up.This thing is one for the record books. Again thanks for the kind thoughts. It's got a long way to go and a lot could still happen, none of it good.
We're alright! Lots of little branches down, but no major tree or limb losses. We got a little water in the basement, but it could have been so much worse.
The City of Newark managed to keep the power on in my neighborhood. Others weren't so lucky.The schools are still closed today, many roads are still impassable and cut through very deeply. Big black clouds are still scudding around and the rain didn't stop for good until late last night. So far we've had no deaths in Delaware, but a lot of beach and beach home damage and losses and many large trees down all over the state.
Rehoboth Beach fared quite well as they had done some major work a few years ago that held. A little further down, Dewey Beach and several other ocean beaches had severe damage. Further north, on the east side, we had record flooding along the Delaware Bay and Delaware River, with a lot of homes flooded, including two of the fire stations.(They had already moved their equipment to higher ground.) On our west side, the Chesapeake Bay flooded all the way up to where it turns into Elk Creek but could have been much worse, even though it was record flooding. It will take some time to recover, but compared to NJ and NY we were very lucky.
DEMA and the other agencies and all the emergency services are to be commended for getting the shelters opened and supplied without any fuss. For the first time ever, the ambulances were allowed to take people to shelters if they wanted to go early on but didn't have transportation.That was great!
So happy you're okay............but our prayers go out to everyone in the area who was affected in any way. What a ferocious storm that left so much damage in its path.
My treat this morning was a flock of robins at my bird bath. I counted 12 at one time and I am sure that was only part of them. I am seeing the little winter sparrows and juncos, too.
Yesterday, we found a lime green caterpillar coming down the trunk of a tree. Of course I couldn't identify it. It resembled the horned tomato worm without the horns and a much prettier green, almost translucent. We let it continue it's journey as I am sure it knew where it was going.
Small pleasures make a full day.
We still have a few robins too, but with the cold snap today they'll be moving deep into the big woods across the street soon for the winter.. We got our first junco yesterday and have a nut hatch, a Carolina wren and a bunch of pine siskins that are here often now haunting the bird feeders. We still have big black clouds and showers coming in waves left over from Sandy,even after all this time.
Many of us here have friends and family who are FDNY or are members of volunteer fire companies in NJ and NY state. It was sad to see the photos on face book of the drowned apparatus and fire houses that were lost to the storm. They are going to be a very long time getting back to normal. School finally got restarted here today.
This is kinda strange. All the hype on Sandy, and yes I know it was devastating in some states, but got word from two buddies that live in Gastonia and Lincolnton, N.C.. They had 15-25 hour winds and rain---no damage. My beloved platoon commander from Bloomsburg, Pa got an inch of rain , but then my buddy from Lorain , Ohio had 2 days of sustained winds of 55-60 MPH. According to the Coast Guard Lake Eerie had 22 ft. waves. Lake shore winds were stronger there than NY. Ski was without electricity for one day but his folks are still in the dark . Guess most linemen headed east and now got very few to fix downed lines. Who would of thought that , that far inland would get hammered as bad as the coast. Still no word from Lt. Ken that lives in NJ so he must not have electricity yet. If you want to help Brother Ski, please send all CASH donations to ol Ron and I will see that he gets it !!! :angel:
That is typical for hurricanes and nor'easters. If one is on the western side of the path there is more rain and the east side gets more wind because of the counter clock wise flow.Then as it moves across, the people near the center will see the winds calm and then change to the opposite direction. Less rain, but terrible winds.
Sandy was a once in a life time event because it was both a hurricane and a nor'easter. They get their energy from two different sources. Once the hurricane part moved on shore near here, it was swallowed up by the nor'easter part and away it went again.
This monster was so big, it moved much farther northwest than either separately could ever do because of a huge blocking high way north of here that kept it from moving on up the coast, as it should have, and into Canada. It was forced to take that sharp turn northwest across us. It has made planning for recovery really tough.
Ol Ron better drink some more wine while he waits for my cash donation!
It's really weird being in a state that's on the receiving end of donations and the donating end too. I'll be making a donation for Delaware to the Salvation Army soon, and of course all kind of relief programs are going on for NY and NJ.
There are lots of parts that aren't getting much publicity, just the coastal areas are. There is lots of damage inland too.
People here are bringing their relatives down from their houses that still have no water, heat or light and from the shelters they've been stuck in for days...if they can get the roads open and get in and out.
My back yard neighbor's mother had just sold her house up there and was going to move into a downtown Manhattan condo near where she had lived years ago. As luck would have it, they were about to go to settlement when the house was damaged in the storm. Now she wonders if the buyers will back out of the sale. At least it wasn't totally flattened like some of the old beach homes were.They were never built to withstand those wind and water forces.
Now we have to watch the weather again because a new nor'easter is setting up to perhaps run up the coast about Wednesday. I'm almost afraid to think what could happen on top of what already did.
Fortunately nobody in our families own any beach homes any longer, but many friends, do so they've been trying to go check on their places and their boats, as well as take care of any damage here.
Diane, I am so glad I live where the land is flat and the water doesn't worry me. I would rather duck! a tornado than what you all have gone through. Thank God, this is once in a lifetime........that is enough!
I had a pleasant surprise this morning. After church, as usual, we all head to cafe and good food and fellowship with people we just saw last night or this past week and get caught up on what has happened since then.
The door opens and of course, all of us turn to see who is coming in, Just in case one of us needs to run out the back! LOL and I am happy to see Roma walk in. Enjoyed talking to her before I left for home. and hope to do it again.
Oh, had a choice or fried chicken, or meat loaf. I had a bite of each and came home replete. Now I just might grab a nap. Need to catch up with posting first. Have a great week. God bless.
The weather here sure can have it's moments. Now we have another storm brewing up for Wednesday and Thursday. Not sure of the final track yet, but could be a terrible blow for NY City, Rockaway, Staton Island, Long Island and the Jersey Shore all over again. We'll get hit again too but I think we'll be OK.
I think anyone who has electricity will be ok. It is those who do not that this storm will make things worse.
I will be praying for those in the NE that things will progress for them.
A long time friend met me to go to a friend's father's funeral down state yesterday. She lives in Bucks County PA.They really got hit hard for some reason and some areas still don't have electricity, some schools are still closed ,Halloween was postponed indefinitely and they may get snow with this next storm.
Now the gentleman who died, and I do mean gentleman, was a wonderful man. Frank had 5 daughters, all of which were good friends to me. He was a farmer with a big spread with beef cattle, dairy cows, chickens, soy beans corn and potatoes. He was in the army in WWII and met the dear lady who came to be his wife for 63 years while on leave in NYC. He was a great believer in education, made sure his girls went to college and helped them get CAP and other scholarships. One grandson went to West Point. Several others are career military. He always said, "No matter what, get a good education, no excuses. An educated man will always figure out a way to survive."
He also worked as a fixed wing mechanic at Dover Air Force Base. He would often bring some of the lonely young airmen home to spend time with us girls. He was very much into 4-H and Delaware agriculture and was very well known and admired by the Ag Extension Office . Now, I just mention this wonderful family 'cause some of the people here have me labeled as such a city slicker, yet these are some of the folks I knew and loved. Even at 4-H fairs, if someone brought extra animals, especially bottle calves, ( showmanship,fitting and type) I got to show them and even won some ribbons and prize $ for the owners. I miss those days.
In this last week, one of my son's friends, who was the best man at his wedding, and who has been a friend of our family for many years, lost his grandmother. The Rosary was held yesterday and the funeral will be this morning. This lady and her husband had been married for 65 years.
I mention this because my son and his wife attended the Rosary yesterday evening and we got to enjoy some time with #3 granddaughter. My daughter and her husband celebrated their anniversary over the weekend with a trip to Las Vegas and let the grandparents share in caring for #1 and #2 for four days. They returned home yesterday and brought the girls over to have some time with their cousin. So we had the whole family all together for a few hours last night and it was great. I sometimes like to watch all of them sitting around talking and the kids playing and think to myself..............
I CAUSED ALL THIS! ;D ALL OF THESE PEOPLE ARE HERE BECAUSE OF ME! ;D
(I think they should all kneel and say thank you or something every time they walk through my door.) Just kidding! :laugh:
Larryj
Today, due to a mix-up with my wife's doctor, I had to drive to Lawndale, some 40 miles away, to pick up a script for pain medication. My wife was not feeling up to the trip and so I went. Then I had to stop at the Kaiser pharmacy to pick up her other meds before going to a regular pharmacy to have the script.............Wait.............this doesn't sound exciting. Let me re-phrase.
Before going forward, you might want to read the DISCLAIMER below.
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Today, I was given the glorious opportunity to drive half-way across our wonderful County of Los Angeles to a sleepy little town named Lawndale. I was asked to go to my beloved's Workman's Comp doctor to pick up a prescription for her pain medication. Because it is a heavy drug, it cannot be called in or faxed. It has to be handed in physically. I happily climbed into my van and headed out into the wonderful world of freeways, five different ones in total, to accomplish the wonderful task to accomodate my beloved wife. I arrived there after taking a few blocks long "scenic route" and was able to pick up the script without any problems. I headed back with having no problems with any traffic except for a stalled car in the #2 lane on the 605 Freeway in which I again, after all these years, was able to admire the courtesys extended from one driver to another in order to safely negotiate around this problem. :P I arrived back at the Kaiser Hospital where I entered the serene and beautiful area surrounding the lagoon. I admired all the colorful waterfowl (and the floating plastic alligator head) and picked up two more medications that my better half had ordered. Then I headed to the other pharmacy in order to have the first script filled, only to be told that they didn't have it in stock and wouldn't have it until Friday. Unfortunately, my wife only has enough for today. One of the wonderful benefits of living in SoCal is that there is a pharmacy on every corner much like the famous 7-11 stores or gas stations. I asked if I could just go on down the block to the next CVS pharmacy and have it filled there. The young lady was very apologetic and said I was more than welcome to go there to have it filled. The young man at this pharmacy was very courteous and and entered all the information he needed into the computer and then scanned the script. With a pleasant smile he informed me that Workman's Comp would not pay for the medicine until tomorrow. I so appreciate these people's attitudes when they say they can't fill your prescription through no fault of their own. So I will get to go there in the morning to pick up the medicine. I was so happy with his attitude that I bought some printer paper while I was there so that my three beautiful granddaughters will have enough to draw their awe-inspiring pictures for me.
So after three hours + and a round trip of about 80 miles, a few smiling faces and a few not smiling faces, on a glorious Southern California afternoon with temps in the mid 70's and a little haze from the inversion layer that didn't fully evaporate, I accomplished the task given me. Then it was a sandwich and chips for lunch followed by a short, but refreshing, nap. I did all this because of something I promised on a another day 38 years ago........you know, the part about "in sickness and in health......."
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Did that make it exciting? No? Then just read the first paragraph.
;D
Larryj
We lucked out on storm Athena. More damage at the beaches where the dunes are missing, but inland here we had messy sleet and snow and just enough wind to finish bringing down some damaged trees here and there. Now north of us is another matter. But, I'm not allowed to talk about that to you folks because some are apparently unable to keep up and are bored because it happened here and not there. (Tsk,tsk.) and feel NJ and NY should be flushed away anyhow. I hope none of you have family or friends there. It is really sad.
My heart breaks for those good people!
Now, some may want to hide their eyes because this isn't local, and they'll feel intimidated, but I'm going to write about it anyway.
We had our monthly fire company meeting last night and I was surprised to find how many of us have family and friends in NY and North Jersey. South Jersey I knew about because it's so close. We're closing ranks and sending groups our firefighters ,with other Delaware firefighters, to see what can be done. A number of firehouses were lost and are just now being accounted for, as the firefighters were selflessly still trying to help the public. The cousin of a close friend has a home in Rockaway Beach and his house was severely damaged. A number were totally destroyed. It really puts a face on it when it's family of someone you know. Delaware is doing pretty well taking care of its own downstate. The beach and river fire companies, and firefighters homes had some damage but can rebuild.
2013 is my fire company's 125th anniversary, so we are starting to put together some fun activities for all of next year. Soon we'll be going to Applebee's for Al's free lunch.
Have a good day all you vets. You are not forgotten and will always be appreciated.
I am slated to do a program about Amelia Earhart come January so I started my research today. Looks like it's gonna be an interesting topic. I have ordered a couple of books from Ebay, but the online stuff is pretty interesting too. Purdue University has a large collection that was donated by her husband. I have barely scratched the surface there. I am looking forward to it.
This weekend sweet man and myself are slated to go to a concert by Mel Tillis. This is Mels' good-bye tour, and I especially wanted to go. Looks like the weather is gonna cooperate and I should be over my appazoodix by then and will be good to go. :D :D I have spent the past seven days coughing, sneezing, snot-----oh well, you know. But I am better now. Just using some 'tussin for the cough; just about all better. Course some elderberry wine might be better ;D!
Several years ago Jim and I went to Branson and we got to so to Mel Tillis' theatre. He was great and that is where I fell in love with his daughter, Pam Tillis. Her singing, people, only her singing. LOL
Ahem! Please note the K State game at Madison Square Garden next Tuesday ( I think). I'll be watching! I'm expecting K State to win, but who knows. Should be fun!
Since when do they play football in the Madison Square Garden? Not keeping up, so forgive me if I am wrong.
KState football is almost too good to be real. But, how fun is it to watch comparing it to a few years ago before this coach came back. Go Cats!
K-State BASKETBALL will be played at Madison Square Garden. They are having a holiday tournament.
Thanks, I knew they played basketball in that arena. GO K-State.
My car is just about loaded up with the items I am taking on my trip.
I will be gone till at least Saturday. Going home for one more Thanksgiving with my dad, hopefully, not the last.
He is 91 and failing so, only God knows how long we will have him with us.
Praying that you all have a Happy Thanksgiving. Even if you are staying home and eating alone, you are loved and can give thanks that you have food. God be with you all....
Hugs too.
Have a wonderful trip and visit.
So Kansas State beat UD by a much smaller score than I would have expected. We aren't exactly known for basketball. Then Pittsburgh really trounced UD yesterday. Not surprised.
Judy, I'm sorry I didn't mention it was basketball, my bad. So today we had one very windy front come through that dropped the temperature and sent all our left over leaves downtown.The trees are now bare and there is very little left for the leaf truck to pick up next Tuesday. YAY! Enjoy your afternoon ,what ever you are doing. I'm looking for some new recipes for interesting things to do with sweet potatoes if anyone has anything to share.
In anyone wants to poke me about my keyboard work,help yourself. Al gave me another computer,not a laptop, and with the much larger busier keyboard I keep missing! My fingers must need glasses.
Diane, I hope you found some good recipes for the sweet potatoes. It is getting cold here in Texas and I need to start cooking things in the oven.
Our leaves are actually turning color this year, I took some pictures in the yard today and have noticed several trees that are red.
Jim made a delicious Sweet Potato Pie the other day. Took 3 sweet potatoes, tasted a little bit like pumpkin. Very good. He used a graham cracker crust - only because the stores were closed and neither of us wanted to make a crust from scratch. It worked, though. Mmmm.
My first sweet potato pie was made because the daughters didn't want to eat the sweet potatoes. There was quite a bit left and I told them that they were going to eat it. Then I made it into a pie that looked and tasted like pumpkin and didn't tell them the difference until it was all gone.
Our afternoon has been spent working on getting the lights on our Christmas trees with Christmas CDs playing in the background and KC/Denver football on TV. One tree gets multi-colored lights and the other clear ones. We may be only one in a million families who don't have pre-lit trees, but we love the skinny shape of our 10 year old bargain trees and will use them until they get too shabby. Looking forward to the holiday season this year. Last year I was recovering from surgery and pretty much skated through the holidays without much fanfare.
Well, I'm one who still gets a real tree every year and not quite this early. My Christmas decorating won't start until after
Dec.9th. I always turn on my front porch icicle lights on the evening of Dec.10, which is my sister Carol's birthday. Have any of you splurged on those huge inflatable yard decorations?
I had an inflatable Snowman. Loved it. I gave it to my nephew last year as I thought his little girls would get more enjoyment out of it than Steve and I.
I put my tree up today and listened to Christmas music also. No prelit for me.
I forgot to mention that yesterday was Al's birthday, so I took him out for a nice Sunday brunch in Maryland and then we rented The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel with Judi Dench. Good film. It's a shame she is going blind.
Al is really starting to weaken from the Polio effects as the weather gets colder...lots of leg muscle pain and he can't take some of the best pain killers. It gets really frustrating watching him try to tough it out and be normal. But what can one do but just keep on keepin' on.
Glad Al got to enjoy his birthday.
Is he able to get therapy in warm water? Seems like that would help. The weather reporter said we are supposed to get rain tomorrow, I could have told him that yesterday. Ankle is hurting already.
Wilma, what else did you cook for the girls to eat without telling the what it was. I told my kids that Brussel Sprouts were just baby cabbages and they ate them until they got to smart for that.
Quote from: Wilma on November 25, 2012, 07:57:47 AM
My first sweet potato pie was made because the daughters didn't want to eat the sweet potatoes. There was quite a bit left and I told them that they were going to eat it. Then I made it into a pie that looked and tasted like pumpkin and didn't tell them the difference until it was all gone.
I never knew that. Shame, mother, shame.
Ms B. Warm water does help him somewhat, and he does use it for some relief but it doesn't last very long. Thank you . by the way My mom also told us about the baby cabbages.Didn't work. I'll eat them now if they are fresh and sweet but we always used to get ones that were bitter...nasty little buggers!
Walmart carries a brands of Brussel Sprouts called Pict Sweet. They are in the frozen foods section and are delish!! Good stuff Maynard!
We would occasionally add spinach leaves to a tossed salad, or make a sandwich using both spinach and lettuce.
Yum. I love a baby spinach salad with crisp bacon pieces, toasted sunflower seeds, grilled shrimp and raspberry vinaigrette.
Brussel sprouts with a little creamy italian dressing drizzled on them. Super good!
Brussel Sprouts cut in half and tossed or sprayed with a little bit of olive oil and roasted, then drizzle a little bit of maple syrup ( the real stuff), very good.
If they have been picked very long they do get strong tasting. I like to pick and eat right away if I can find someone to grow them. I don't have very good luck growing anything.
I had some pepper plants in pots by the back door and noticed they looked different. Looked out later and there were two kittens curled up in the pot asleep. Guess I am growing kittens.
Great ideas. I will try them all. Thanks.
Diane be sure to let me know how your kitten pots get along! :D :D
HA! Perhaps I'll skip the kitten pots. I hate fur in my mouth. ;D ;D ;D
I hope there isn't any fertilizer in mine. I had three cats and now have ten. Started with one that someone dropped off, about every six months they drop off some more. My old mama cat that was the first one I found by the street is nursing the last one that I found along with the three she had.
One of my dogs was dumped there also, a few days later when I drove past that corner I saw something brown and thought someone had dumped another dog. My son-in-law walked down and looked and it was a man sleeping on the ground. I called the police and let them take care of him. We trimmed all the trees that were hanging low enough for anyone to kind of hide in.
So how many of you know that today is not just Pearl Harbor day? It's also Delaware Day. Something really note worthy happened near here 225 years ago today. Do you know what?
Delaware became the first state of the Union on December 7, 1787. And I am not a history buff. I just know how to use my reference books.
I guess you posted before reading "A Slice of Wry" in which it is duly noted that it is Delaware Day and the Delaware was the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
But I'm not hurt............ ;D
Larryj
OOOPS! I did not enter it as Delaware Day, just that the state was the first to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
My bad. :-[
Larryj
I have discovered that I can still do dishes the old fashioned way. Not the heating water on top of the stove, but the next thing to it.
The other evening I started the dishwasher, put some hot dogs in the broiler and decided to play some solitaire until the hot dogs were ready. I kept hearing a sound of running water that was unusual for the dishwasher, but I paid no mind to it. When I thought the hot dogs would be done to my liking, I ventured back to the kitchen to find a small wading pond on the kitchen floor. The dishwasher was running over.
Now I am not helpless. I knew that if I could get to the shut-off valve I could stop the flood and I knew where the valve was. Just getting things out of the way, then getting down on my knees was the problem. But I did it. The valve wouldn't turn. With great difficulty, I pulled myself back to the wheels. I also knew that I could shut off the valve to the water heater and stop the flood. I couldn't find the valve. Now was the time to panic. I called my handyman. No answer. I called my youngest daughter. No answer. I called Janet's husband. No answer. Finally I called my oldest daughter, who lives up the block aways, but has just as much difficuly getting up and down as I do. She came. She couldn't budge the valve. She called my handyman. No answer, but she did find the valve to the water heater and turned it off.
The situation was under control, but I would be without hot water if we couldn't get the dishwasher valve turned off so the water heater could be turned back on. About this time my handyman called to see why I was in such a panic. He came right over and since we had every thing simplified for him, turned the valve off quite easily, turned the water heater back on sympathized with me and didn't charge me a thing. I will get even with him some day.
The problem seems to be with the overfill protection float. I have checked it and it moves freely, so the problem would be in it's connection to the switch that controls shutting the water off and on. That should be on and off, since it can't be shut off unless it is on. Anyway, the description of how to fix the problem is beyond my resources, so Monday morning I will be calling a service man. Oh, yes, the hot dogs got done to a little beyond my liking, but still edible.
Larry,at least you know that Delaware exists. We used to have people ask what state Delaware is in.
Wilma sorry to hear you got flooded.What a pain.
We're off tho the fire company Christmas party with several hundred friends and a cover up crew .Woo-hoo! Have a nice evening all.
I took pictures of Mother's snake planter that she had her handyman build for her late this summer. I hope you enjoy.
Diane, you reminded me of a story about states. It seems there was a company in New York which wanted to open a field office in Santa Fe, New Mexico. So they sent a guy out there for a about a year to open and manage the office. At income tax time, he filed his taxes. A few weeks later, the IRS rejected his return, stating that he failed to mention that his income was from a foreign country.
Larryj
As our daughter is on vacation this week and home with the girls, we had thought of going out to the Morongo Casino for the day today. However, the weather is begiinning to change and a storm is expected to hit sometime later today. This isn't something that would stop us from going, but is a consideration. As I type this, I have been informed that the plan now is to go Saturday. And I think it's going to be raining then also. Oh well.
Also included in all this planning is the following. Our son and daughter-in-law are going out of town early Friday morning to attend a wedding of a close friend. Initially, we were going to get #3 granddaughter Thursday night through Friday, at which time our daughter was going to take her for the weekend. This morning, my son called and said they needed a ride to LAX early Friday morning. We're talking leaving about 4:30 AM to catch a 6:30 flight. This meant to me that I would have to be up by 3:30 to make it to Newport. Then he decided they would just spend the night here Thursday which makes better sense.
The things we do for our kids............. ::)
So for excitement today, I am probably going to be doing some extra housework. On the bright side............I won't be losing any money!
Larryj
Do you have a spa at your hotel there? You must have a hotel register to keep track of all the comings and goings! ;D
It's a sad time here. One of my longest and oldest friends died at 98 on Monday. She was the mom of my best girlfriend forever, and like a second mom to me. Her Quaker funeral is on Saturday. I'll really miss her.
Diane, sorry to hear about your friend passing. In the past couple of years I have been amazed to find out how many of my daughters friends have lost their mothers. I am a second mom to them and so glad I can be here when they need me.
Diane, I am sorry for your loss. It does seem that each day as I age, I am knowing more and more people who I grew up with either passing or their family members leaving.
Just last evening I attended a memorial for my granddaughters maternal grandmother and at any time it is awful to lose a granny, but at Christmas time it hurts terribly more.
Her funeral will not be till spring. Weather is too iffy.........several are in other states and it was decided to have services later.
Oh, Emma Clark Eastburn was her name. Native of Oak Valley family and known by Emma Clark.
So true about losing friends or relatives.......it seems to occur more as we get older, of course.
And so it begins.........
The Newport Beach Boat Parade has begun and will go through Sunday. My son has decided to combine this years "Junk Food Night" with the boat parade. I will be making the beef jerky and fudge and my wife will make the deviled eggs. I started "Junk Food Night" many years ago when I didn't want to fix dinner. It was a big hit with my kids. After they moved out, it faded away. Last year, my son decided to revive the tradition and it was a huge success with many friends coming by to enjoy chips and dip, baked goods, my jerky and fudge, my wife's deviled eggs, cakes and candies. This year, according to the responses I see on FB, it will be rather crowded. I have reserved ten seats at the American Legion Post for Friday to watch the boat parade just for our family. Then the "Junk Food Night" will take place on Saturday followed by a short walk to the bay to see the boat parade. The weather calls for rain so the boat parade might be canceled, but not the "Junk Food Night." My son has ordered and received a "Buddy the Elf" costume and will be wearing it on Saturday. I have already denied any relationship to him should he wear the elf costume. Can you imagine a 6'6" elf?
Larryj
I, too, have lost loved ones this year. Makes the ones that are still here all the more precious. I mourn, then go on with my life, as death is only a part of life, a part that separates us physically. But the real person will be with us as long as we are able to remember them. My husband has been gone for eight years now, but I still consider his opinion when I make decisions. I do wish he would stop telling me what to do.
On the lighter side, I am no longer washing dishes by hand. My dishwasher was repaired yesterday. The repairman came, brought with him the part that I said it needed, put it on, and every thing was back to normal. I can't see the reason for paying for a diagnosis when you already know what is wrong. Some places treat you as if you don't have sense enough to know why your appliance isn't doing what it should. SHEESH.
Glad to hear you are back to washing your dishes by washer. I've always thought the hotter water kills more germs.
So last Wednesday night we had our fire company Christmas open house hosted by our chief, with all the other local fire companies invited to attend. I had already been asked if I was making my" famous" stuffed mushrooms again. Of course... I did 30 pounds, stuffed with the help of four other people. I cook, drain and chop the six pounds of sausage at home, so it 's quicker to make up the rest, with the chopped mushroom stems ,sausage ,Italian bread crumbs ,spices and olive oil at the firehouse kitchen. It makes up 8 extra large pizza pans (at 350 for 20 minutes in our convection oven) They really went fast.
Yesterday morning I rounded up four other firefighters and we rang our big old fire bell at 9:30 in honor of the innocents who died at Sandy Hook. This one really bothered me...had a knot in my stomach all morning. I think it got to me because I knew they were locked up in the same way we do in our schools here every day, and he still got in and killed all those people.
Locked doors only keep out good people, bad ones don't care about locked doors.
We also have a police officer assigned to be in the local high school. For people who have never had to deal with court ordered busing, it's hard to explain. He does manage to defuse most things that are internal to the school.
Since I have to work all week, I cooked a holiday dinner for Jim and my oldest grandson, Derek. That will probably be the only holdiay dineer they will get, except for mother's dinner on Saturday that Jim will attend.
My poor men live on sandwiches while I am gone all week. Every once in awhile, one of them will get creative and make an omelet. Poor babies. I feel so sorry for them. NOT!
Anyway, I work Christmas day as that is the only way we get any holiday pay. Oh, well. It isn't like I haven't worked holidays before. When I was sheriff, I fixed a huge holiday dinner for the jail and whoever worked. We did our best to keep as many of my employees home as we could on Christmas day. But, it would often happen that someone would get into a domestic on that special day. One time the domestic was because the husband had bought the wrong size of jeans for the wife. LOL
I just had a wonderful visit with a 40+ year friend who flew his 9 grand children to the east coast from Washington state to see the area where he grew up. They went to DC to see all the sights and stopped here today to visit more of the east coast family and show the kids his old firehouse. I gave them the usual tour and it was great fun. He had been a New Castle County Police Officer working cases in child abuse... a real "special victims' officer. The stuff he dealt with was just so sad.
They will see the liberty bell, the Constitution Center and old Philly before they fly back in time for school to start again. History in the flesh.
TODAY IS A GREAT AND WONDERFUL DAY!!!!!!!
At Christmas my son had suggested that everyone should go with him and his family to Legoland down in Carlsbad this weekend, well, today and tomorrow. I decided against it as I was sure that it would turn out to be all of us there and I would be the "sitter-in-charge" while everyone else enjoyed the rides. That and I am just not that interested in amusement parks at my age. However, my wife and her cousin agreed to go which was a surprise. Then it occurred to me that I would have two days of nothing to do and nobody to do it for. Yippee! So this morning they were off and I had the place to myself. This, in itself, would make for a great day.
The wonderful part? Shortly after they left, my beautiful, wonderful daughter-in-law sent me a picture. A picture of a pregnancy test! Then she called to tell me that she was pregnant! She hasn't gone to the doctor yet, but the pregnancy test says she is pregnant! Of course, I am hoping for a grandson after having three granddaughters, but I will take what I get.
THIS IS INDEED A GREAT AND WONDERFUL DAY!
Larryj
Congratulations!
Larry, that is great. Babies are so much fun.
Just came back from the Al's urologist. He had to have his bladder scoped (ouch) and will have to go back to have a lesion removed. Oh,goody. Hopefully it's nothing, but who knows? I can't help being a bit worried.
will keep you in thoughts and prayers
Thank you.
Oh well. The doc just called. Al's bladder surgery is scheduled for January 11. Could have been on a better day, but what can one do? I just cancelled all the plans I had made. Hopefully it will be decent weather and the outcome will be good.
best wishes
Prayers for Al and you. My daddy went through bladder cancer and the surgeries that entailed. No fun. Prayers for healing.
Diane, I am sending prayers for Al and for you.
Hope 2013 is a wonderful year for everyone.
Thanks all. They hope it's nothing, but I'm a little worried. There is definitely something there that has to be removed, but they aren't sure what the biopsy will show. I've read everything I could get my hands on, so now I know too much. :'(
Prayers and fingers crossed for a good result. He had his presurgical tests and EKG yesterday. I know the doctors is good. He's the one that other doctors go to. If nothing else ,now Al will forever have to go have bladder scoping from time to time, just like we all have colonoscopies. At least he doesn't have to drink Miralax or any other nasty stuff and the appointment is at a decent time...not before dawn! ;D
On another subject entirely...if you get a phone call from "windows" telling you that you have too many error messages and they will help you fix it, it's a scam, don't do it! They sound very professional and will make it sound so real....don't fall for it!
I got one of these calls a couple of months ago. the english was so broken it could barely be understood. But when I finally got the jist, i told her "Oh Bullspit", and hung up. BTW, I did not say bullspit. :laugh: :laugh:
We got one again this morning.
This is shaping up to be a really rotten week. I just got a call from a close friend that the husband of another dear long time fire service friend has had a nonsurvivable hemorrhagic stroke. :'( Makes all the childish stuff going on seem like nothing but foolishness.
Exciting 2 days for us. Going to Wichita this afternoon for 2 reasons. My daughter is moving from Newton to Wichita and we're going to tour her new home today. I'm glad she'll be closer and she's wanted to be in Wichita for a couple of years now. It's nice to help make her dream come true. And then, my sister and her husband are driving down from Minnesota to Wichita, so we'll meet up with them as well. Hooray!
Tomorrow, son James has a graduation ceremony from Wichita Tech Institute. So very proud of him for completing the program, sticking through it even when the going gets tough. He also aced all his final certifications! Double hooray.
Sounds like you'll have a wonderful time. Hope the weather holds for you. We have been rather mild here, which is a nice surprise.
Congratulations to James and I am glad your daughter is moving closer to you.
Al had his surgery this morning and is back home.
Fingers are crossed
I just tried something that I have never done before and not knowing whether or not it would work. But first, I have to set the scene.
I had made a Christmas tree out of a tomato cage and green swag. I set this tree outside as part of my outside decor this year. Since the season is now over, I brought the tree back into the house. Bud took a lot of interest in the tree, especially in one spot. Because I use this tomato cage for other things during the year, I proceeded to remove the swag. About half way down I found the reason Bud was so interested. I could smell it, too. What to do, oh, what to do? I didn't want to throw the swag away so I decided to wash it. In my front loading washer. You think maybe this won't work? I thought maybe, too, but I did it anyway. It worked. I now have nice, clean smelling swag that as soon as it dries, will be put in a plastic bag and saved for next year.
P.S. I didn't try drying it in the dryer. I am pretty sure that wouldn't have worked. It came out of the washer almost dry, anyway, so in a few hours (probably overnight), it will be dry enough to put away.
That was a nifty idea. Glad it worked out.
Okay....I really need clarification as to who Bud is: your husband or a male cat/dog?
Either way, I can understand wanting your swag back if he is your husband, but the animal smell has an oil base, and it didn't ruin your washer???
<<<<<<Note to self: check my tomato cages
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Bud is that handsome fella in my profile picture. I'm not sure what the smell was, but I wasn't going to store it in my closet for a year and it didn't ruin my washer. Bud's interest in it could simply be due to the fact that it was a smell that he didn't recognize. He is an indoor cat, with no exceptions. His only forays outside are in the completely enclosed back porch with the screen door locked on the inside. He has no contact with other animals as he won't tolerate them in his house. But he has plenty of human friends. Sometimes I wonder who they come to see as the first thing anyone says is, "Where's Bud?".
Maybe I should dust ol Sniffer off, put in new batteries and get back to detecting !!
Amateur prospector finds massive gold nugget in Australia
Published January 17, 2013
FoxNews.com
An amateur prospector is looking to cash in after uncovering a massive gold nugget in Australia, estimated to be worth more than $300,000.
The golden discovery was made at a prospecting area outside Ballarat in the country's Southeast area, and weighs 177 ounces, ABC News reports.
The prospector, who wished to remain anonymous, found the nugget with a metal detector and has turned to a gold shop owner for help in finding a buyer.
Cordell Kent, who owns The Mining Exchange Gold Shop in Ballarat, told ABC News that out of 800 prospectors on his books, only a few have ever found a nugget that weighs more than 100
By all means, Jar, dust off ol' Sniffer and go to work. Just keep us informed as to what you find and share the fortune if you top this Aussie's find.
$300,000 nugget !! Inform the tax-man to what I find ??
Share the fortune ? Do I know you Wilma darl'n ? Your name sounds familiar but I just can't place you. Did I know you back when I was a pauper ? :)
Jar, not that I want to talk about. Or I should say, not that I should talk about.
That's a good girl, Wilma----silence is golden :)
This last week has been trying. My wife, bless her heart, has been very sick with a bad cold. This doesn't mean things have changed as she stays in her room, in bed, with her back problems anyway. What is trying is the few things that she does manage to do for herself, she has had to rely on me to do them. No problem, it's in the vows.
Today, my son invited us to come down to the beach and have lunch and just hang out. My initial response was that MOM is sick and I don't think we will be able to come down. When my wife heard about this, she insisted that I should go. She will be just fine here by herself. This meant that her cousin would be going with me. However, her cousin is not really up to par either and has chosen to remain home. This means............
I HAVE THE WHOLE DAY TO MYSELF........ALONG WITH MY SON AND HIS FAMILY AND I JUST HEARD THAT MY DAUGHTER AND HER FAMILY WILL ALSO BE GOING TO THE BEACH. WOOHOO!
I know.............sounds selfish. But, for people who have had a few times of being a caregiver, a day off is like a ray of sunlight. She will be just fine with her cousin here.
Gotta go........breakfast, shower, and hit the road to the beach! 8)
Larryj
Sometimes Life is just that: a Beach!
Have fun!
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What a day! I arrived at the restaurant where we all met for lunch. It was a really good Mexican restaurant. Then a stop at a playground on the beach not far from the American Legion Post. The three granddaughters had a blast playing on the slides and swings and burying each other in sand. Temp at the beach in the mid 70's. We had a good time chatting and reliving old memories and enjoying SoCal at its best. I don't get many days like this and it was really great. I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful family! ;D
Larryj
And speaking of wonderful families........It is now official. My son and daughter-in-law made their initial visit to the doctor this morning and she was examined and, yes, there is a heartbeat and my family will increase by one more on or about August 27! I kidded her and told her that if she really loved me she would have the baby on August 12, my birthday and my second granddaughter's birthday as well. Imagine three of us having the same birthday within three generations! On top of that I told her it was traditional also, as my great-grandfather, who was the one to move the family to Elk County, was also born on August 12. She said she would see what she could do. Love that girl! :laugh:
Larryj
Congratulations!
I think I'm finally back to more or less normal after being really sick with that awful stomach bug that is sweeping across the country. It hit Al on Wednesday and got me on Thursday and didn't really let go until Sunday.I haven't been that sick and laid out in years! That's a heck of a way to lose weight.
I just finished reading a delightful article on Teresa and Kjell. Had a nice photo too.
Now to figure out what to do for dinner. Nothing sounds good and we're just barely back to solid food, lived on Gatorade.
Nothing wrong with breakfast 2 or 3 times a day. I am an nut when it comes to cereal.
blend my own. Get 2 or 3 boxes of cheaper cereal and add a good box of a good mix. I like fruit and nuts mixed with the oats or bran and when combined (in a large container) it will last me "FOREVER" ok, maybe a month.........but it sounds expensive but if you add your own flavors you will be surprised what it can make.
For a treat I will add some dry to yogurt and it is a great desert and low in calories (Unless you add the super high sugary ceral) but except for the dried fruit, I get unsweetened ceral and never miss the sugar. Ok some of this has sucrose but I do not add extra.
I just survived a scare. Went to doctor ljust over a week ago and she found a mass in my neck. Well after stewing and fretting I had a CTscan and found out it is JUST scar tissue. Praise the Lord. I had myself going through the whole shitty mess again and the let down today is just wonderful. I did get more white hairs. Plus my sister and daughter will need extra boxes of color to cover their hairs. God is go Great!
Glad you and Al are feeling better.
C
I'm eating a big bowl of granola right now.
I'm glad to be feeling better ,but more importantly I'm so glad you are OK.You were in my prayers for several days.
It sounds like good news all 'round! Hooray!! :D :D
My fire company hosted the January State of Delaware fire chiefs' meeting at our big hall yesterday evening. They always have a good speaker after dinner and nationally known Dr. Harry Carter spoke on mentoring.
Now I really am going somewhere with this. I seldom need to go to the state meetings, but about 20 years ago I went to one in Odessa since I had to give a report.They always sell 50/50's to raise a little money, and for the first time ever..I won. My piece was $45.00. Last night I commented to Al how long ago I had won, as I bought another 50/50 ticket.. Yup...I won again! $91.00 was my share. I gave our ladies auxiliary some since they had prepared such a nice dinner for us ,gave some to Al and piggy banked the rest. I'm normally not someone who wins things, so this was really remarkable.
What fun.
Today was the day. Al had his urology Dr.s appointment and his biopsy results were back. It was cancer. But, on the good side, very early, only one cell layer thick and he got it all. Unfortunarely, now Al has to be scoped every three months for the next two years. Dr Glick said the little cancers do sometimes return, but if it does, again they will get it early. So, other than being annoying, things should be fine...we hope and pray.
My dad went through that. Will be praying.
Thank you Janet. I know you 've talked about your father before. Really sad. I'm very optimistic, but knowing too much is some times a bad thing too.
Some times Diane, knowing too much is a hard place to be. But, now you know what to watch for and the Praise the Lord,
you found it early. Keep the faith and all of us wll be with you in Cyber-space if not in person. Hugs.
God be with Al and you!
Thank you Judy. I really appreciate your positive thoughts.
We went to see Les Miserables. We really enjoyed it. I can't believe what Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman went through to look right for their parts in the early scenes.
He made a wonderful Jean Valjean (what a voice) and Russell Crowe did a believable Javert. He has a better voice than I had expected. Anne Hathaway has a wonderful multi range voice and made poor Fantine come to life...or death. It's a little long for the short attention crowd, but all 15 of us in the theater loved it.
Celebrating! I'm so glad Joe Flacco got his Super Bowl ring. That power outage really inturupted the game's rhythm and it was a squeaker, but Baltimore's big parade will be fun.
5:00-------rise and shine.......well, rise.
7:30........#1 and #2 arrive.
7:40.........Take #1 to school, arriving at 7:55, back home by 8:15 ish.
8:45.........Take #2 to pre-school, arriving at 9:00, back home by 9:15 ish.
9:20.........Eat breakfast, take morning meds.
10:00.......Better half is awake, wants coffee and pain med.
11:00.......Get cleaned up.
12:00.......Drive to #1's school and wait for 12:30 bell (early dismissal day.)
12:45.......Arrive back home. (wife and brother-in-law gone to his haircut.)
1:30.........Take #1 and go for my own haircut...different place than the other two went.
2:00.........Hopefully haircut is over and drive to pre-school to pick up #2 (dance class on Wednesdays, gets out at 2:30.)
2:45.........Arrive back home. Help #1 with homework.
3:45.........Take #1 and #2 back to #1's school for softball practice.
4:30.........Wishing for something to drink without the diet drink. ;)
5:30.........Daughter will meet us at the school or her house to take #1 and #2.
And then whatever time the last step happens, arrive home and fix afternoon coffee, without the booze. And that is what I am doing for excitement today.
Whew!
Larryj
Wow! It's a good thing you are "retired". ;)
Just tired. Very tired. Plan changed when hairdresser called and asked me to be there early. Picked up #1 from school, went directly to the salon for the haircut. #1 didn't have any homework. Now............for those of you who live in colder climes, you may think I am a wimp when I say this. At 4:00 the temperature at the baseball practice was around 60 degrees. At 5:30 the temperature was about 55 degrees. I was in a lawn chair wearing four layers of clothes on my upper body and I had a blanket..................and I was freezing my you-know-what off. People around me were wishing they had blankets. I thought one nice young lady was actually going to come over by me and share the blanket, but that didn't happen. Too bad. Dang it. At the end, my son-in-law showed up to take the girls home and I came home to a warm house and a hot cup of coffee. I was that prepared because I spent hundreds of hours at games when my kids were playing and I learned to be ready. Too bad about the young lady because she was pretty cute.
sheesh
Larryj
I hadn't planned to say anything about this, as I didn't know it would go national, but apparently it did, as some of you know about it. Some of the media information isn't quite correct, but they got it pretty close.
That's the big downtown Wilmington courthouse where Al and I have done jury duty and taught CPR and first responder to the court officers and personnel over the years.
If potential jurors get there early enough, they can get coupons for free parking in the parking garage underneath the building, so when the doors are unlocked at 8:00 there are always a lot of people waiting to come inside to the big lobby to wait and go through several security checks.
Unfortunately the shooter,whose family is well known around here, just walked in the front door ,saw his targets and shot them before he ever got to the security check line on the far side of the lobby.The Court Constable and the Capitol Police Officer are real heroes for taking the shooter down so fast, in spite of being hit themselves, and not hitting any innocent people too. They will both be fine. The brother of one of the women killed,Tim, was at our bingo last night. He is a regular and just wanted to be among friends and keep his mind busy.
Needless to say, I had a lot of friends from several agencies involved in that mess. I'm so glad they were all safe. I think every police officer of any kind in New Castle County was dispatched,including the bomb squad. A very sad day.
In other news, I lost another firefighter friend ,younger than we, that meant a lot to me. Tonight there will be a Masonic service as he was a Past Grand Master of the Lodge, Al will be helping with that, and a fire fighter's service, as he was an Assistant Chief for us for many years. We'll both be in Class A's and help with that part. He was a really neat person ,both a pilot and a bagpiper. I will really miss him. Between one thing and another, too much sadness around here. Now I'm going out to sit in the sun. I need it. Have a great day everyone.
Sorry to hear about the incident at your courthouse and about your friend.
Thanks Janet. Greg was a really good buddy. Of course the court house business will now have everyone looking at how to make the court house safer, and it's already crawling with armed personnel all the time.
I took the day off from work and delivered Valentine flowers for Joanna's Designs. I sure had a good time. Got to see several people I normally don't get to see. I have done this for three years now and every year just gets more fun. Thank you, Joanna for letting me do this.
Happy late Valentines Day Janet
sure glad Janet wasn't in uniform when she came looking for me...........still was nice seeing her. We chat on facebook, but more like a couple of years since we were face-to-face. Thank you Janet for making my day. Joanna, I am enjoying the flowers so much. thank you.
Only a couple of you will be interested in this. I just came back from a meeting at Newark Charter School. I've been asked to be their fire professional on the State Governor's School Emergency Team. All schools have to do new, updated, more detailed plans and have provisions for drills etc., mandated by Homeland Security. It had been in the works in the state for all schools anyway, but due to recent events has been moved up dramatically. The Homeland Security rep. was there today. In typical NCS fashion their plan just need a little tweaking and a couple of add-ons and it's ready to submit. I 'll be going back to take a 3 hour FEMA webinar program with them in Incident Command for Schools. I'll be interested to see how it differs from the Incident Command training I've already had. Should be interesting and keep my brain from dry rotting!
I've been watching your weather. My niece has photos of the snow in Arizona and my Sister in Law who would have seen some, I guess, is visiting in San Diego. I wonder if it was south of WARPH. I think when we finally get some it will be mostly rain...again. That has been our pattern all winter. Lots of storms, but very little moisture in the form of snow. It all went just north of us and has hammered New England this winter.
I don't know for sure, but I think we might have received about 8 inches of snow. We also had rain, sleet, hail, thunder, but no wind.
Yesterday, I thought today was going to be a busy day. The granddaughters were coming which meant back and forth to schools, etc. There was mention of one of them having softball practice or a game or something. Then my son-in-law decided to stay home so we don't have the girls. So the only thing I had to do was to go to the local health foods store for my gluten-free groceries.
Then everything changed. I still had to go to the store. Then, my wife gave me some checks to put in her credit union. Then, the electronics store called and said my laptop was ready for pickup. YEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHH! Then the doctor called and wanted me to come in at 4 for a hearing test. (Wife thinks I am deaf.) Plus I have some ringing in my ears.
I thought the computer was going to cost more than it did. I was afraid that because they replaced the motherboard, everything would be lost and I would have to reload all my favorite sites and address book. But no! Everything was still there. And they replaced the keyboard which is a little nicer than the old one. Everything is looking up.............
Now only if I can pass the hearing test. ::)
(What's that, dear?) Gotta go.
Larryj
A portion of my rose garden at 7:00 this morning.
Snow,ice or both?Do you still have electricity?Thinking of all of you.
Rain, snow, freezing and a north wind. Our electic blinked on and off several times early this morning, but is all right now. There is some of Greenwood County that is without, though. Right now it is melting fast. A lot of small tree limbs have come down, but this is nature's way of trimming the trees.
Yes, and then they all have to be picked up. I hate that job. :P
I have worked out a way of doing it from my wheels. I have a tool that I call my handy picker upper. One of those claw things that enables you to reach high shelves and pick up dropped items. I can pick up a dime with mine. Anyway, on a nice day and it isn't too wet, I can clean up the small limbs. I can pick up anything that isn't too heavy. I keep an old trash cart handy to hold the limbs and when it is full, someone will take it across the street and empty it for me. It will be awhile before I will be able to go out and do it this time.
We really enjoyed our nice baked corned beef and cabbage with carrots,potatoes, onions and parsnips.It sure made the house smell nice. Al is getting around better today but still has back spasms once in awhile. I had hoped his car would be repaired by yesterday but didn't hear anything yet.
We went to nearby Elkton MD for lunch today at our favorite hot dog place, Jojo's. Once in a great while we really enjoy a good hot dog. I like the grilled foot long with relish, mustard and onion and Al got a New York style. After, we were finally able to pick up Al's Honda. Repairs are finally done and all is well. Al still has some occasional back pain,especially at night, but is almost back to normal. Last night I went out on the deck with some fried Porgie leftovers and as I was going down the steps I was met by a big raccoon coming up the steps. He stopped and looked up at me with this "well?" look on his face. I set down the paper plate and went back up the steps as he enjoyed his fish. :laugh:
I need to get some more yard work done but the rain keeps chasing me inside. It's still too cold here to do too much. Even had some pretty snow showers this morning. I hope you are starting to have consistent warmer weather and can get out to get your hands dirty.
Diane,
Did your heart jump just a little when you met the racoon? ;D ;D ;D
Mine did one night when I met a raccoon in the door to the hen house. There was a ruckus going on in the hen house, so armed with my flashlight, I went out to see what. I found the 'coon looking up at me, not at all perturbed by my presence. It turned out that he was the pet of a neighbor who couldn't seem to keep him from escaping his cage. They finally gave him to us and after enjoying his company for a time, we turned him loose miles and miles away from us.
Janet,yes, I jumped about three feet too. ;)
I had occasion to visit my back porch this morning. My back porch is enclosed and roofed, but there is three inches of snow all over it and that is after the melting yesterday. I didn't venture out, I just looked. Hopefully, it will warm up enough today to melt it.
I just received word that I am a great great grandmother. My second daughter's second daughter's first daughter had a baby boy this morning. For you who knew the Weyrauch's in Severy, the new great grandmother is Jean Weyrauch Keatts. She graduated from Severy High in 1969.
Congratulations! name?
Brynley Daniel
Since my Mother is a great-great grandmother, that makes me a great-great aunt. Gosh, I was a grandma at 30 and now am a great-great aunt. I can remember when this baby's grandmother was born. Oh gosh. The memories. I really think I am too, way too, young to be a great-great aunt.
Janet, the greater they are the more fun it is to spoil them. Congratulations to you and Wilma.
Thank you. I sent my great-niece a message of congratulations. She said thank you, Aunt Janet. I told her that my name was great-great Aunt Janet. She told me that she didn't address me that way because she didn't want to make me feel old. I informed her that I felt old anyway just because she, the great-niece, was having a baby that caused me to become a great-great aunt. Ha ha :D :D :D
Today is the opening day of the Los Angeles Dodger's season. My son, who is a big Dodger fan, usually always gets opening day tickets. For some reason, he did not do that this year and has invited me down to his house at the beach to enjoy snacks and watch the game on TV.
I have to go to the lab for my monthly blood test and then I will go down to the beach and spend the afternoon with my son and daughter-in-law and watch the game. My #3 granddaughter will be in pre-school, but that's okay because I saw her yesterday at the Easter brunch at my daughter's house.
It will be nice to get away from the house and relax.
Larryj
Oh well, best laid plans and all that. I started to feel a little weak and decided that I would not go to the beach. I just didn't want to drive the 40 miles. So I watched the game in the comfort of my own recliner. Dodgers won. I did manage to get to the lab.
The reason for this post is that my pregnant daughter-in-law and my son (probably reluctantly on his part) have been trying to avoid knowing the sex of the baby. Yesterday at my daughters house, my daughter-in-law mentioned she was going for an ultrasound this morning and I asked her if she was going to peek. She hadn't decided. Tonight, my son called and asked me to put the phone on speaker so his mother could hear. They decided at the last moment of the ultrasound that they wanted to know.
They are going to be the proud parents of a son. After three granddaughters, we will now have a grandson. I am sure my son is thrilled because I know deep down he really wanted a son and I know that deep down he really wanted to know.
All in all a good day.
Larryj
That's very nice. Congrats to all. :-*
Congratulations, Larry. Boys are so much fun, so amazing to watch the grandbabies grow up. I went to the Zoo this weekend with three of my greatgrandkids, 2 boys, 7 and 10 and 1 girl, 5 years old. Was amazed to see how much they know about the different animals. It was a wonderful day with them and my daughter, their grandmother.
Time for an update on Bud. This edifice has graced my living room for at least two years now. It was used quite frequently for a time, then Bud lost interest in it, unless I tried to move it. Recently it has become his favorite resting place again. I was making a ghost to put out in the front of the house when he decided that it should be his new home. We had to buy another tomato cage and tear off another piece of sheet to make the ghost. The step in the corner is the bottom step of his ladder to the top of the TV.
That is one spoiled kitty! :D
Yes. Yes, he is.
My dog's favorite place is on the ironing board in the sun, then I caught her pulling all the straight pins out of the pin cushion and throwing them on the floor. Moved the pin cushion so she couldn't swallow a pin. Put an old pillow case for her to lay on so I am not getting dog hair on my clothes when I iron.
I spent the day relaxing after a busy week of watching granddaughters. I am getting ready for a big day tomorrow. Our son's birthday is the 28th, but his wife decided to have a bash tomorrow so that more of his friends could attend. It promises to be a good time. Since the beach house is small, I would imagine most of the partying will be on the bay side beach. I have to hand it to my daughter-in-law. She has planned this big party while being six months pregnant and has been packing all week for their move to the apartment they rented for the summer. The baby is due in August or September and they will be moving back to the beach around that time......if they decide to move back there. They really love that area. She is a real trooper!
Larryj
We went shopping today in the big city. Not unusual, but today I had two of my daughters with me. Now, one of the things that I do to torment my daughters is to free wheel down the slopes outside most establishments. That is, I kick off a bit, lift my feet and let the wheels do their thing, hoping that I arrive at the car.
Today, at one of the places, the slope was a little longer than usual, close to my car there was a gentleman helping his wife into their truck. He saw me coming, apparently a run-away wheelchair and started to step out to catch me. I immediately applied my brakes (my feet, I don't trust the chair brakes) and as he saw me coming to a stop, he stepped back, then apologized. It hadn't occurred to me that anyone would try to rescue me. Guess I will have to be more careful about who is around when I pull that little trick. I love the Wal-Mart slopes. Just the right slope, just the right length and I can almost make it between the poles that line each side of the walk between the handicap parking spaces.
You are something else, Wilma!
Reminds me of putting your hands in the air on the roller coaster big hill.
I bet you gave that man a heart attack, Mother. I hoped he was laughing when you stopped.
He was happy to see that it wasn't a run-a-way wheel chair. I don't think he really wanted to get in front of it.
Wilma, I bet scaring that man was the most fun you had all day. Glad you had a good day.
It does have it's perks.
Ah,yes the universal sound of chain saws.
Dumped the pots again.Had 6.5 inches of rain in two days. Will have to replant some things... took adavantage of a hanging basket discount sale, big petunia one for $3.00
We had a lot of rain yesterday when I had to be out driving in it, not fun. Today has been hot but no rain.
I found a petunia that came up under the edge of the house, haven't had any there in three or four years. Will dig it up and put where I can enjoy it.
I brought the two new kittens in and one of them ate the dry food but neither of them was interested in the canned food. They are so cute, played with them for awhile and then put them back outside.
It has been a busy day. #1 and #2 spent the night last night. Today was #2's last day of pre-school. I woke her up and fed her breakfast. Nana got her ready. Today was pirate day so she was dressed in a pirate outfit. I took her to school, along with some hot dogs and buns for their party. When I got back, #1 was awake and ready for breakfast. I fixed her pancakes. At 12:30, it was back to the school to get #2. There were lots of hugs and kisses and some tears. The real good-looking teacher managed to give me a big hug which will keep me happy for a while. Back home and lunch and then off to the salon for a haircut. The woman who cuts my hair is going on vacation and I wanted to get a haircut before she left. Now the little ones are going home at 4:30.
IT'S COFFEE TIME!
WHOOPEE!
Larryj
I have had more excitement than I wanted. Last weekend was city wide garage sales and of course, daughters and I had one. I think it was the biggest we have ever had. At least the receipts were a record for us. I had spent all of the week before getting the garage ready or I should say I spent the week helping youngest daughter get the garage ready. I spent so much time on it that the flowers suffered. So this week has been:
Monday- pruning and spraying roses.
Tuesday- letting the dentist pull the stub of the tooth that finally broke off completely. That was fun.
Today - I potted flowers that I have been buying the last two weeks. Almost too late for some of them. Didn't get them all potted either. Ran out of pots. I never know when to quit buying flowers.
Tonight I am relaxing. Can't do anything outside. Can't eat much. I have read so much, my eyes are tired. No basketball. Might as well go to bed.
Tomorrow I will take a picture of the black and yellow petunia and post it on the garden thread. It is called "Black Velvet". Have never seen anything like it. One of the daughters says that it is a "Shocker" petunia. Black and yellow. Get it?
I just made a number of shower caps from some old kitty box liners. (new,not used ;)) My big herb pots on the deck can't stand being drowned again tomorrow. So I made covers and weighted them with several picnic tablecloth weights each. Maybe that will work. They are just little tiny plants and would wash out easily.
I go to the dentist tomorrow. Hopefully just a cleaning. I'm lucky to have pretty good teeth for my age.
Did you see any of our tornado damage? Lots of quick shots on CBS and NBC,ABC national news. It was an EF0. About 80 MPH winds...Now don't laugh... Our hurricanes have worse than that, but it did mess things up for the people who had to deal with it. Just missed Mc Vey Elementary.
Another stormy morning yesterday. Exactly when I should have leaving for the dentist a really nasty storm came through sending trees and wires everywhere. The direction I go is very wooded and started having roads blocked so I had to cancel. It's a 30 min.drive and their building had lots of trees down nearby. I just wasn't meant to go.
Congratulations to Teresa on her championship shooting.... and the Marshal did very well too! Today the sun is out,very dry and nice, but more storms for tomorrow. My shower cap idea worked very well, but for some reason there is no sign of the cukes I planted. I may have to replant after all. Enjoy the weekend everyone.
I scratched around where the cukes should have been..nothing... I think they were eaten by a bird as they just broke ground, so I replanted. They will be very late . While I was out there my "boat neighbor" brought over a big tray of freshly steamed CRABS.
Summer is here! No cooking for dinner tonight... just pick, pick, pick. :D
I enjoyed all the excitement about the new royal baby. :) Even the bingo players at the firehouse last night are guessing what his name wil be. I'm expecting there to be a George in it somewhere.
How about Henry, or do you think that one has been worn out?
Or perhaps, Richard.
I've heard James as there has not been a King James for a while.
Larryj
George Alexander Louis. How about that?
I thought that mayhap they would name him Diana, as much hype that name was getting. What a shame to drag all that garbage up at the birth of this sweet baby. And hardly a mention of his beautiful mother who did all the work! Too bad! :-X :-X
Pretty Kate even wore a polka dot dress as she showed off that adorable boy. They are a very nice looking couple. I wish them all well.
Back home from the picnic. A fantastic afternoon with lots of happy friends ,plenty of food and crabs and beautiful weather. They had a new bounce house this time. It is huge! Very tall on one side with a climb up, then slide down wet slide thing and an area behind it with rooms and tubes to crawl through. I'd never seen anything like it.
Yup.
We enjoyed the Hebb Family Reunion in Howard today. This is the 78th continuous year this family has gathered together, and I think our ancestors would be pleased that we are continuing to get together yearly after they began the tradition in 1935. Four family members who attended in 1935 were in attendance today. Quite a heritage......
It was a really nice day. A couple who are friends of our son, and us as well, invited us down to their house in Yorba Linda for a BBQ. They have two children and two grandchildren. And, of course, we have two children and now four grandchildren. That was the extent of the crowd. He and I are only two days apart in age (I'm older.) She is about a year older than my wife. My son had purchased one of those bouncy houses and set it up in the back yard for the kids to play in. It was a warm day at first with everyone staying inside, but as the day went on, a breeze came up and the temp went down making the shaded patio the place to be. There was ribs and chicken, beans, veggies, chips and dip, watermelon, potato salad, all the stuff you normally have at a BBQ. I noticed my daughter-in-law sitting at the dining table holding the baby while trying to eat. I sat beside her (any excuse will do) and offered to hold the baby while she ate. I think she loves me even more now.
A fun day.
Larryj
My son and family have made their bi-annual move this last weekend. They rent a place at the beach during the off-season as I have mentioned before. We will be going down today to spend some fun time with them. Last week, he had a mishap with his BMW while coming home from Bakersfield where he has a client. Not an accident, but the engine blew after 272,000 miles. He didn't put all those miles on it as he bought it used, but the "beemer" is no more. There is an extra car at his mother-in-law's house for him to use and we will go by there and drive it down to the beach for him today. I believe we will be spending most of the time at the American Legion Post having lunch and enjoying the sights and sounds of some good music and the boats passing by. Our new grandson is doing great weighing in at almost ten pounds now. Granddaughter #3 will turn 3 on the 21st. Promises to be a good day.
Larryj
As mentioned, granddaughter #3 is three-years-old today. Wow! Time flies. So we will be headed down to Newport Beach today for the big "Hello Kitty" birthday party. My wife bought her some "Hello Kitty" sheets and a bedspread for her. It promises to be a good day. Granddaughter #2 has a softball game today so they will be a little late getting to the party.
Tomorrow, we will be babysitting our newest one, #1 grandson, for a few hours and the birthday girl will be spending the night tonight and tomorrow at my daughter's house. My son and daughter-in-law have hired out their cotton candy machine to somebody's party for a few hours tomorrow. I guess they are getting into the business of party vendors. They have a popcorn maker on wheels also. And, he just recently bought one of those bounce houses for kids to jump around in. I heard that tomorrow's little gig is worth a lot of money. Good for them. I wonder if there is some clown makeup in their future. He already has an elf costume and a horse's head. What could be next?
All is well.
Larryj
Actually, this is what I did for excitement yesterday. Our son is interested in some property up near Lake Arrowhead in the local mountains. It is a 3-story condo that a friend of his wants to sell. Yesterday, he took my wife and I up there to see it. Lake Arrowhead is in the San Bernardino mountains about 45 miles to the east of us. The altitude is just above 5000 feet. This condo has is huge and well worth the asking price. My son had some concerns about us being able to go there on occasion if he should buy it, hence the initial trip to see how we would do.
So......still recovering from her back surgery, my wife was presented with about 30 stair steps down to the entrance level which is actually the second level. These are not steep, but gradual steps so she was able to get down. His other concern was how I would do in thinner air being on the oxygen. I didn't have any problem with that until we had to come back up the stairs. I got a little out of breath then, but recovered quickly.
As I mentioned, the entrance is on the second or mid-level. This level contains a big living room and kitchen/dining area with a deck on the outside. Going up about six steps leads to the "mezzanine" level where there are two bedrooms, a laundry and a bathroom. Going up 15 more steps leads to the huge master bedroom with a bathroom, fireplace and a deck on the outside. Going back down past the entry level there is a another staircase with about 15 steps going down to the first level. Here there is a den/family room with a bathroom, fireplace, big screen and a deck on the outside. All in all, a big place and very comfortable. He wants to buy it, but they love living at the beach which they do in the winter (off-season) time from September until the end of May. They would then live in the condo in the mountains in the summertime. I think he is planning to rent it out during the winter as a weekly vacation place. The lake is nearby and although I haven't really looked, I am sure there are ski areas close by.
What was nice about the day, other than seeing the condo, was the trip into Lake Arrowhead village itself and have lunch looking out on the lake. It was a little windy and chilly up there. My son was wearing a short sleeve shirt as was my wife. Neither had brought a jacket or sweater. But the old guy, me, being savvy about these things brought a jacket. I may be getting older, but not dumber.
All in all a really good day.
Larryj
What a wonderful investment idea!
Remember the last picture of Bud that I posted? He was in his tipi that he had claimed as his own while it was being designed to be a ghost. Perhaps I can find it and post it with this. Anyway, he had lost interest in it again and needing a sheet for the ghost for the yard, I borrowed his. This left an uncovered tomato cage standing in my living room. It and a jack-o-lantern designed to look like a scarecrow head inspired me to buy a length of Halloween material with the intention of creating another goblin for the front yard. The second or perhaps the only accompanying photo is the result.
Bud likes his hiding place, hope you don't put it outside.
It doesn't look as if I will get to put it outside.
Bud won. I bought another tomato cage today so I could make my goblin to put outside.
Car is packed, I have housework done......LOL, yeah if you believe that than I am "
Super woman." I am finally able to get out of Longton and I will be gone until at least Monday.
Have a great week and for you faithful readers there are plenty of devotions to reread or someone else can post something for all to read. See you later, God willing................and the creek don't rise.
Judy
Judy, have a fun and safe trip.
SLEEPING...
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I know that I am in my second childhood. I can open the child proof caps.
Wilma... I'm pondering.
...If a man is standing in the middle of the forest speaking and there is no woman around to hear him, is he still wrong?
...Why do people point to their wrist when they want to know the time? Should I point to my crotch when I want to know where the bathroom is?
...If you put a chameleon in a mirrored box what color would it change to?
...Why is it called a "near miss" when you don't hit something?
...Instead of talking to your plants, if you yelled at them would they still grow, but only to be troubled and insecure?
...If someone with multiple personalities threatens to kill himself, is it considered a hostage situation?
...If nothing ever sticks to Teflon, how do they make Teflon stick to the pan?
...If 7-11 is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, why are there locks on the doors?
We made my bi-monthly trip to the big city today. Started out in heavy fog this morning. A few miles north of Howard, we came unexpectedly close to a vehicle in front of us that was driving without lights. It was a white car with an Elk County tag. The number was either 294 or 394-DNU. Only Daughter's quick reaction prevented a rear end collision. It makes me wonder who is stupid enough to want to drive without lights in a situation where it is important that other drivers are able to see them.
I must update you on Bud's recent activity.
We have 4 1/2 inches of snow on the ground here in central Oklahoma. This afternoon during the OU/OSU Bedlam football game, we experienced a 4.8 earthquake that really put everyone on alert!!! We had no damage, but friends in other parts of Edmond had things fall off shelves and wall hangings hit the floor. The biggest shock was that OU beat OSU (who have had a great season)!!! Boomer Sooner!!!!
Wilma,
You might want to check on those plants your cat is playing with as I think they are deadly to cats if they eat them.
Jane
Old spider's tales. ;)
Thank you, Jane, but those poinsettias are artificial. I don't have real ones, partly because of him, but mostly because they don't survive long in my house.
Diane, I don't let Bud close to any of my house plants, even though he sometimes gets to them. Mostly he chews on the honeysuckle that grows up the side of the porch. Then we have some coughing and gagging until he gets it up. I think cats have to do that once in awhile.
There are some common house plants that are mildly toxic to household pets. Most of the serious problems come from human foods and meds, or so says our vet....and antifreeze.
I got to thinking about plants there were only mildly toxic and went to Google and ASPCA and found out there are plants will cause anything from seizures to heart attacks. Here is a list of just some of them.
Lilies, Marijuana, Sago Palm, Tulip bulbs, Azalea, Oleander, Castor Beans, Cyclamen, Chrysanthemums, Ivy (did not say what kind) Amaryllis. ASPCA said it did not take much to disturb the cats system. I wanted to find out because of my cats and plants. And to ask someone higher then my local vet.
Yes...some of those are quite toxic to humans too, especially small children.... also cigarette butts in quanity, aspirin, etc.
No, I'm not showing off. Had to know all this to be an EMT... and of course poison control. national number-1-800-222-1222. You are wise to be careful.There is also an animal verion of poison control. 1-800-213-6680. I don't know much about it, but I know there is a cost involved... not free.
Hi! I know that you all are just dying to hear what has happened to me since the end of last year. So, here it is.
New Year's Eve about 11:30, I had a fire. Just a tiny fire that was out before I could decide what to do about it. I was making toast in the toaster oven and I noticed that the toast was flaming. While I was debating what to do, the toaster turned off, the fire went out. I decided not to open the door as that would release the smoke which would set off the smoke detectors, so I unplugged the oven. Fortunately, I have a spare toaster. It is sixty years old, but it works.
A week later, I arose at my usual early morning hour to find that there was no hot coffee in the coffee pot. In fact, there was no coffee at all in the coffee pot. There was no heat in the coffee pot. Now I am not only out a toaster oven, I am also out of a coffee pot. Fortunately, I have a coffee pot that I had quit using when I moved over here. It has to be thirty years old, but it still works. It is progammable to come on, brew the coffee and keep it hot. But it does not automatically shut off.
So now I can still make toast and still have my cup of hot coffee as soon as I get up.
Two weeks later a dead limb fell on the trailer house that my oldest daughter lives in. Not unexpected, but I was hoping that it wouldn't fall until I could afford the $2000.00 I had been quoted for removing the tree. Fortunately, I have insurance on the trailer. Fortunately, it paid enough to repair the roof and the ceiling inside that the limb broke. Blessedly, the insurance was enough to also repair the bedroom floor that a previous tenant had busted and not told me about. While the bedroom floor is being repaired is a good time to paint the walls and we might as well throw out the old carpet and put down new flooring. This is all just about done now and it only took two months.
Unfortunately, I was still using the old sixty year old toaster and thirty year old coffee pot. Yesterday while in the big city, I found a toaster oven I liked. They were out of them. Then I found a coffee pot that would be all right, but not like the old Black & Decker, mount under the cabinet that I like so well. So I came home with a new coffee pot. Hot coffee first thing in the morning and I don't have to remember to turn it off.
And to make things even better, when I got home there were five white and yellow crocuses in bloom and one little snow drop. Everything is peeking up and if this weather keeps up there will be more blossoms in a few weeks.
The Shockers are 34-0. Could things be any better?
Nice to hear from you.I'm glad your little fire wasn't serious and the tree problem didn't do more damage than it did.
Isn't it great to see little spots of color coming up finally? Except for a few places on the north side, our snow has finally gone.The black birds seem to have headed back to the open fields and our "good" birds aren't as frantic for food.
All has not been quiet on this front. I just haven't been doing anything exciting enough to talk about. But that ended the other day when my four daughter and I made a trip to the Tanganyika Wild Life park at Goddard , Ks. I saw, for the first time in my life, giraffes, a white tiger, a kookaburra, cheetahs, a black rhinoceras. It was an enjoyable day. We spent about two hours and Janet took pictures. I am posting some of them for you to enjoy, too.
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I seem to have forgotten how to post more than one photo at a time. Bear with me. There are only eight that I am sharing.
cheetah. I didn't realize how powerful they look.
My favorite. They followed us around the bank expecting to be fed.
white tiger. Just as we were leaving his pen, he decided to get out of the pool.
My best side. The hat is my yard work hat and does a good job of keeping the sun out of my face. It is also machine washable, crushable and I have had it for at least ten years.
Been ankle scratching today....
(http://img.scoop.it/98uIME6mBVad5nxt4aVjuDl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVvK0kTmF0xjctABnaLJIm9)
...I dunno, it must only work on women. :angel: