We are about to bid the year 2012 a hearty Good-Bye and my mind is thinking of things that happened this year. For our family it has been a relatively good year. We've had some good times together and had some good laughs. Mark has moved back into the area and Jordan got to spend time with him this last summer.
I've found a project that keeps me as busy as I will let it. Ted and I both have pretty good health. Ted got to go see Gale this year and I took a quick trip to California. Ted also spent a week working back at Sager Brown in November with plans to return next year.
It's been a terrible year in the area of disasters. So much pain related to tornados, floods, and violence. Now they are playing marbles in Washington D.C. and using OUR marbles. Such a show of childishness. (Is that a word?)
Today a friend on Face Book suggested taking a jar and starting on New Year's Day write down good things that happen to us and put them in that jar. Then next New Year's Day we take those notes out and read them. I think I'm going to do this. It just might shock us because we have some very good people in this world and they do a lot of nice things for us but we don't usually remember these.
Happy New Year everyone.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
Original Big Wheel
Tonight on Facebook there was a Kohl's ad on a sidebar selling an Original Big Wheel. The price was a mere $49.95.
I can't remember what we paid for the one we got Connie and Mark but it wasn't that much, I know.
That thing had more miles on it than our car when we got home from Alaska. It went around our court at least 50 times a day.
One day I saw Connie coming down the neighbors drive standing up on the back of it yelling at the top of her lungs. Scared me to death but she never fell.
Mark, however, fell over backwards one evening and had a cut in the back of his head. We decided we'd better take him in for a stitch so off we went to the E.R.
We were there 3 hours for just one or two stitches. I was a wreck by the time we got home. They had a DOA come in while we were there and then the police brought some guy in that had been in the local jail. He convinced them the stuff he had in his pocket was for his heart when it really was cocaine or some drug that put him in OVERDOSE.
When the thing finally wore out or the kids outgrew it, Ted took the seat and wheels and made a little seat that I could pull behind my bicycle. It was really neat and the neighbor kids loved it. It was also a big money maker one time in Indiana when the kids had a carnival and Mark sold rides on it.
I kind of miss those days but then again I kind of like seeing the Grandkids do their thing now.
I can't remember what we paid for the one we got Connie and Mark but it wasn't that much, I know.
That thing had more miles on it than our car when we got home from Alaska. It went around our court at least 50 times a day.
One day I saw Connie coming down the neighbors drive standing up on the back of it yelling at the top of her lungs. Scared me to death but she never fell.
Mark, however, fell over backwards one evening and had a cut in the back of his head. We decided we'd better take him in for a stitch so off we went to the E.R.
We were there 3 hours for just one or two stitches. I was a wreck by the time we got home. They had a DOA come in while we were there and then the police brought some guy in that had been in the local jail. He convinced them the stuff he had in his pocket was for his heart when it really was cocaine or some drug that put him in OVERDOSE.
When the thing finally wore out or the kids outgrew it, Ted took the seat and wheels and made a little seat that I could pull behind my bicycle. It was really neat and the neighbor kids loved it. It was also a big money maker one time in Indiana when the kids had a carnival and Mark sold rides on it.
I kind of miss those days but then again I kind of like seeing the Grandkids do their thing now.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Christmas Spirit
This year I just could not get into the Christmas Spirit. We had a WONDERFUL week-end of church activities with things I really do believe in. BUT..when it came to decorating the house my heart just wasn't in it.
Today, however, I began slow and finally drug the lights and the tree out. We have a snowman made from a part of a landscape timber a friend made us when we lived at the lake. I LOVE Mr. Snowman and he is now on our front porch. The friend that made him died several years ago.
I did drape some lights on the front bushes and some on the Pergola in back. We have yet to see those at night.
Then Ted was working a crossword puzzle and I heard him talking to himself about Gold, Frankensense and Myrth. I looked at him and told him that wasn't right. We got into a "conversation" and he kept saying Myrth. I finally said I would look the spelling up in the Bible. So here we were, sitting in the front room with the Bible and I'm looking for the Christmas Story. By the time I found it and had the correct spelling he had his trusty dictionary and had beat me to it. We both know now that it is MYRRH. Neither one of us knew how to actually spell this but I bet we don't forget it for awhile.
So we've decorated and read the Christmas story and I'm actually getting in the Christmas spirit.
Today, however, I began slow and finally drug the lights and the tree out. We have a snowman made from a part of a landscape timber a friend made us when we lived at the lake. I LOVE Mr. Snowman and he is now on our front porch. The friend that made him died several years ago.
I did drape some lights on the front bushes and some on the Pergola in back. We have yet to see those at night.
Then Ted was working a crossword puzzle and I heard him talking to himself about Gold, Frankensense and Myrth. I looked at him and told him that wasn't right. We got into a "conversation" and he kept saying Myrth. I finally said I would look the spelling up in the Bible. So here we were, sitting in the front room with the Bible and I'm looking for the Christmas Story. By the time I found it and had the correct spelling he had his trusty dictionary and had beat me to it. We both know now that it is MYRRH. Neither one of us knew how to actually spell this but I bet we don't forget it for awhile.
So we've decorated and read the Christmas story and I'm actually getting in the Christmas spirit.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Sharing A Journey With A Friend with Breast Cancer
While we were volunteering in Louisiana we met this couple from Oklahoma. Ted worked with Ken repairing lots of things on campus and though I did not work with Ken's wife, Linda, we became good friends. We were all there three years together and shared some really fun times.
For various reasons none of us were scheduled to be there as Long Term Volunteers this Fall. Ted did go down last week as a regular volunteer and helped with a lot of things. But I'll let him tell you about his trip.
A couple of months ago we learned Linda has developed breast cancer. She's been very open about her treatment and what she has been going through. She has a very strong faith and I've seen her pull strength from that.
Two weeks ago she had her first chemo treatment. At first it didn't seem to affect her at all but later that week it did kick in and she had some problems.
Now she has lost her hair. I think this has bothered her more than just about anything else. I'm not sure how this would affect me but I think I'd be a really big baby and cry a lot.
I think of Linda all the time. I know she will get through this and be a stronger person for all she has to endure. Life is so unfair sometimes.
For various reasons none of us were scheduled to be there as Long Term Volunteers this Fall. Ted did go down last week as a regular volunteer and helped with a lot of things. But I'll let him tell you about his trip.
A couple of months ago we learned Linda has developed breast cancer. She's been very open about her treatment and what she has been going through. She has a very strong faith and I've seen her pull strength from that.
Two weeks ago she had her first chemo treatment. At first it didn't seem to affect her at all but later that week it did kick in and she had some problems.
Now she has lost her hair. I think this has bothered her more than just about anything else. I'm not sure how this would affect me but I think I'd be a really big baby and cry a lot.
I think of Linda all the time. I know she will get through this and be a stronger person for all she has to endure. Life is so unfair sometimes.
Monday, October 29, 2012
A Hurricane Named Sandy
Like every one else we have been watching this Hurricane unfold. We have one Granddaughter and her mother there. I've spoken to them a couple of times and they seem calm and still had electricity so that was good. We are hoping the conditions stay as good as they are for them and they come through this unhurt.
The track of this Hurricane also brought back a memory of a trip I took with Kim to Long Island many years ago. I was so excited when she said we could see the Statue of Liberty. This statue was one thing I really, really, I MEAN REALLY, wanted to see.
Kim stopped somewhere on the Jersey Shore and let me take my first look at this beautiful lady. Even if it was her back I was thrilled.
Then Kim informed me we HAD to get through the city because it was time for offices to close and all those people would be headed home. We had no idea what we were getting into. The trip through New York City was practically a whole book in itself.
But...to give it to you in a nutshel we were very low on gas and in a VERY bad neighborhood when Kim informed me of this. Well, having grown up in a small country town in Illinois I wasn't about to stop in the area we were driving through. I told her we COULD NOT stop here.
We finally got to an area that seemed a little safer and she pulled over to get gas. I just thought I saw that same gas station on the T.V.
The track of this Hurricane also brought back a memory of a trip I took with Kim to Long Island many years ago. I was so excited when she said we could see the Statue of Liberty. This statue was one thing I really, really, I MEAN REALLY, wanted to see.
Kim stopped somewhere on the Jersey Shore and let me take my first look at this beautiful lady. Even if it was her back I was thrilled.
Then Kim informed me we HAD to get through the city because it was time for offices to close and all those people would be headed home. We had no idea what we were getting into. The trip through New York City was practically a whole book in itself.
But...to give it to you in a nutshel we were very low on gas and in a VERY bad neighborhood when Kim informed me of this. Well, having grown up in a small country town in Illinois I wasn't about to stop in the area we were driving through. I told her we COULD NOT stop here.
We finally got to an area that seemed a little safer and she pulled over to get gas. I just thought I saw that same gas station on the T.V.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Fainting Goat Festival
This morning I went to Lewisburg to run some errands and go to the "Fainting Goat Festival"
I really wanted to see the crafts but I did see some goats and watched a couple be judged. I'm really an expert now on what makes a good goat so if you want me to tell you about yours, just call me.
I really wanted to see the crafts but I did see some goats and watched a couple be judged. I'm really an expert now on what makes a good goat so if you want me to tell you about yours, just call me.
I bought a birthday gift for Jordan that I better not show here. Don't think she reads my blog but don't want to take a chance. Bought some honey and a basket of apples.
Saw some dresses like we make at church for Africa. These were basically the same style and had a price tag of $20. I wouldn't have the nerve to ask that for mine I make. BUT...to each his own.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
FALL
Fall promises to be beautiful around us. We have a maple tree in our back yard that is being painted a little each day.
We drove to Alabama on Monday and the drive is getting really pretty.
Most of you know that Spring is my time of year but for over six years we have been volunteering in Louisiana this time of year and missed all the colors Tennessee offers. I have to admit it's nice to be home now and enjoy the Fall. We will be here this week-end for the Fainting Goat Festival in Lewisburg. I'm even looking forward to seeing all the neighbor kids in their Halloween costumes.
The weather has definitely moved from summer to Fall. Nights are chilly but the days are sunny and beautiful.
This summer was HOT, and DRY, and the days seemed kind of long. Right now it seems summer was a long time ago. I have to admit I miss the early morning walks and hearing the birds but I'm going to enjoy this time of year in spite of myself.
We drove to Alabama on Monday and the drive is getting really pretty.
Most of you know that Spring is my time of year but for over six years we have been volunteering in Louisiana this time of year and missed all the colors Tennessee offers. I have to admit it's nice to be home now and enjoy the Fall. We will be here this week-end for the Fainting Goat Festival in Lewisburg. I'm even looking forward to seeing all the neighbor kids in their Halloween costumes.
The weather has definitely moved from summer to Fall. Nights are chilly but the days are sunny and beautiful.
This summer was HOT, and DRY, and the days seemed kind of long. Right now it seems summer was a long time ago. I have to admit I miss the early morning walks and hearing the birds but I'm going to enjoy this time of year in spite of myself.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
September in Illinois
Looked at a couple of houses and saw one I did like but it just wasn't quite what we wanted yet.
After we had our fill of a really good dinner at the reunion we ventured over to Normal and a visit with Kim and Ron and the youngins.
Monday Kim got one of her projects out that she is working on. I'll leave the actual project for her to share later. I know she likes to do this and the results are so beautiful but I can't help but wonder if part of the drawing to it is because now and then you get to break dishes. I have a feeling she enjoys this part a lot.
Monday we went with a realtor (Kim rode along to be sure we didn't buy the house next door) and saw some houses. I found two that I really liked. One of them I LOVE and still do. It only has one bath and a one car garage but I LOVE that house.
Then we just chilled and as you can see the weather was beautiful and the kitty enjoyed the relaxing too. He seems to relax a LOT.
Monday evening I got to go see Jeremiah and Sierra in their swim classes. They are preparing for it here. They are good swimmers and I wouldn't be at all surprised if someday at least one of them gets some
awards.
Had a great week-end and lots of fun memories to keep.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
DIFFERENT SOUNDS
Sunday afternoon I went to Jill and Tim's to stay the night with Sam. I didn't see much of Sam but we did visit a bit, he helped me with the T.V. and all was well.
Yesterday morning I woke up about 3:30 and looked out the window at the dark night and realized it was VERY QUIET. I think it's quiet here but there was not a sound in their back yard.
I did go back to sleep but when I really woke up again about 5 a.m. the light was just breaking and it was still VERY quiet. I could see outlines of animals on the hill behind their house and all of a sudden I heard a DONKEY talking to another DONKEY. Now that was a first for me.
I got out of bed and went to see if I was right and sure enough there were two white donkey's in the pasture.
Then I thought I saw a young fawn. Just the way this animal stood looked like a deer. I got the binoculars and saw only a couple of cows. Then all of a sudden the deer slowly jaunted down the hill and up into the woods.
It is a beautiful sight to see when you first get up and things were so quiet. We were really about 5 miles from the heart of Brentwood but I heard no cars or children or even adults making any sounds.
I'll stay with Sam any time they want me.
Yesterday morning I woke up about 3:30 and looked out the window at the dark night and realized it was VERY QUIET. I think it's quiet here but there was not a sound in their back yard.
I did go back to sleep but when I really woke up again about 5 a.m. the light was just breaking and it was still VERY quiet. I could see outlines of animals on the hill behind their house and all of a sudden I heard a DONKEY talking to another DONKEY. Now that was a first for me.
I got out of bed and went to see if I was right and sure enough there were two white donkey's in the pasture.
Then I thought I saw a young fawn. Just the way this animal stood looked like a deer. I got the binoculars and saw only a couple of cows. Then all of a sudden the deer slowly jaunted down the hill and up into the woods.
It is a beautiful sight to see when you first get up and things were so quiet. We were really about 5 miles from the heart of Brentwood but I heard no cars or children or even adults making any sounds.
I'll stay with Sam any time they want me.
Friday, September 7, 2012
NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALES
This week-end is our neighborhood garage sales and WE DON'T HAVE ANYTHING OUT!!!!
I ALWAYS have a garage sale - every year - sometimes two a year. Not this time. We have cleaned out, tossed, given, advertised in the paper and given to Good Will all our extra THINGS. We do have two pieces of furniture we'd like to get rid of and have a sign in the front yard to come see them but so far no one has ventured in.
Last night we walked to one neighbor's house that I was interested in her wares. She had a little oval tub and it's great to put potted plants in and they can be watered or changed easily. I bought it.
Another neighbor has a chair I really would like. I don't need it but I do like it. I could sell my recliner but then where would I take my afternoon naps? Woe is me!!!!
She wants a table to work clay up on for a class she is going to teach and I could trade her the table I use for a computer table for the chair but really hate to give up this old table. It's not very pretty but it sure is handy.
I think the neighbor hood sales actually mean; one neighbor trades what he has to someone else that has something the first one wants.
Tomorrow there will be some other sales by neighbors that had to work today. I can't wait.
I ALWAYS have a garage sale - every year - sometimes two a year. Not this time. We have cleaned out, tossed, given, advertised in the paper and given to Good Will all our extra THINGS. We do have two pieces of furniture we'd like to get rid of and have a sign in the front yard to come see them but so far no one has ventured in.
Last night we walked to one neighbor's house that I was interested in her wares. She had a little oval tub and it's great to put potted plants in and they can be watered or changed easily. I bought it.
Another neighbor has a chair I really would like. I don't need it but I do like it. I could sell my recliner but then where would I take my afternoon naps? Woe is me!!!!
She wants a table to work clay up on for a class she is going to teach and I could trade her the table I use for a computer table for the chair but really hate to give up this old table. It's not very pretty but it sure is handy.
I think the neighbor hood sales actually mean; one neighbor trades what he has to someone else that has something the first one wants.
Tomorrow there will be some other sales by neighbors that had to work today. I can't wait.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
WE NEED A WOMAN PRESIDENT
Just read a clip on my CNN News that a lady named Barbara Ann Fenton suggested to the Republican Party that they support Same Sex Marriage. Ms Fenton is not only a woman, she's a Roman Catholic. She had two supporters but they were also women. All the men were against it.
This just reaffirms my belief that God is a Woman and we need a Woman President. She'd take a different approach to world affairs, the economy, and running this country.
How old is Chelsea Clinton?
This just reaffirms my belief that God is a Woman and we need a Woman President. She'd take a different approach to world affairs, the economy, and running this country.
How old is Chelsea Clinton?
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Oh yes, I just LOVE Customer Service. Yesterday I could not get my little T.V. in the sewing room to come on. All I got was a bunch of mumbo, jumbo on the screen. I kept thinking pretty soon it will come on. BUT...this morning it still was not responding and since we pay extra for this T.V. it was time they got it fixed.
SO...I tried calling Customer Service but they were not available for a couple of hours. SO I tried dishcustomerservice.com
I communicated on line with a person named Bhargava (ID-D52) How about that for a name? I said a quick THANK YOU that I did not have to listen to his voice. After every one of my posts he would type Okay and be gone awhile. Been there - Done that!!!!! This is where they go to the book that says CANNOT GET A PICTURE ON T.V. and sees what the book says to do.
Well, Bhargava and I communicated on line for about 40 minutes and we were getting nowhere. I told him I had a lot to do today and felt this was taking way too long. SO...he put me through to a HIGH TECH person names Oscar. I was glad I didn't have to speak directly to him. Figured I would of chuckled when he told me his name.
BUT...by golly after another 30 minutes Oscar and I together got this T.V. working and I'm a happy sewer again.
I did ask where they were located and after a long pause he typed "TULSA, OK" RIGHT!!!!!!
SO...I tried calling Customer Service but they were not available for a couple of hours. SO I tried dishcustomerservice.com
I communicated on line with a person named Bhargava (ID-D52) How about that for a name? I said a quick THANK YOU that I did not have to listen to his voice. After every one of my posts he would type Okay and be gone awhile. Been there - Done that!!!!! This is where they go to the book that says CANNOT GET A PICTURE ON T.V. and sees what the book says to do.
Well, Bhargava and I communicated on line for about 40 minutes and we were getting nowhere. I told him I had a lot to do today and felt this was taking way too long. SO...he put me through to a HIGH TECH person names Oscar. I was glad I didn't have to speak directly to him. Figured I would of chuckled when he told me his name.
BUT...by golly after another 30 minutes Oscar and I together got this T.V. working and I'm a happy sewer again.
I did ask where they were located and after a long pause he typed "TULSA, OK" RIGHT!!!!!!
Monday, May 28, 2012
MEMORIAL DAY
I am aware that Memorial Day is a day to honor our Veterans and pay tribute to the one's that gave their lives for us.
BUT...when I was a little girl it was one of the highlights of our year. My mom would get up early and pick as many peonies and she could, put them in a bucket of water and we'd get all dressed up and drive to the cemetary in Ipava.
Here she would decorate her parents graves, my dads parents graves, and my dads grave. There would be old friends from her youth there and they would all visit for what seemed like hours to me. If there was a grave with no flowers on it someone would usually find extra flowers to decorate it.
In this particular cemetary was an old mosoleum. When I was real small I would always ask to stop there and I would jump out of the car, run over to it and yell, "HELLO". I loved the silly sound it made never thinking it was not very respectful of the dead.
One time I took our girls to the cemetary and told them this story. We got out of the car and went up to it and yelled, "HELLO". Connie was just a little tyke and she said, "Nobody home". We got so every time we drove by a cemetary someone would say, "Nobody home".
I realize now what a sad day this is for many people. I hardly ever get to the cemetary to put flowers on mom's grave. Sometimes when we are in Illinois I will go and put flowers on it. I wonder if they still gather there and visit like she and so many others did 60 or 70 years ago. Somehow I doubt it.
BUT...when I was a little girl it was one of the highlights of our year. My mom would get up early and pick as many peonies and she could, put them in a bucket of water and we'd get all dressed up and drive to the cemetary in Ipava.
Here she would decorate her parents graves, my dads parents graves, and my dads grave. There would be old friends from her youth there and they would all visit for what seemed like hours to me. If there was a grave with no flowers on it someone would usually find extra flowers to decorate it.
In this particular cemetary was an old mosoleum. When I was real small I would always ask to stop there and I would jump out of the car, run over to it and yell, "HELLO". I loved the silly sound it made never thinking it was not very respectful of the dead.
One time I took our girls to the cemetary and told them this story. We got out of the car and went up to it and yelled, "HELLO". Connie was just a little tyke and she said, "Nobody home". We got so every time we drove by a cemetary someone would say, "Nobody home".
I realize now what a sad day this is for many people. I hardly ever get to the cemetary to put flowers on mom's grave. Sometimes when we are in Illinois I will go and put flowers on it. I wonder if they still gather there and visit like she and so many others did 60 or 70 years ago. Somehow I doubt it.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Comparing My Body to My Computer
The other day I had a really neat blog written. It was fantastic - I kid you not. I was just checking it and suddenly it disappeared.
So we took my computer in to be checked to see if it had a cold or tired bones or just what was going on.
Picked it up this morning and he was very kind when he told me my computer was getting old. He didn't say it but I saw him kind of grin. I've been thinking about that and here is what I decided.
Computer just gets kind of foggy in the middle of a program and closes the window. - I get really tired and either forget what I was doing or need to sleep a little.
Computer is SO slow sometimes - Well, I am not as fast as I once was either.
Computer seems to have some excess baggage that it doesn't need - I think that's what the Dr. was trying to tell me last month when he said what was wrong with me HE couldn't fix. Smart aleck Dr.
They could install a program that would make it faster for $200 but he said he didn't think I should do that on a computer this old. Man, they throw that word around so easily.
I guess my old computer and I will just have to work it out for awhile longer. The man at Staples was very kind and I guess maybe he has someone old in his family too.
So we took my computer in to be checked to see if it had a cold or tired bones or just what was going on.
Picked it up this morning and he was very kind when he told me my computer was getting old. He didn't say it but I saw him kind of grin. I've been thinking about that and here is what I decided.
Computer just gets kind of foggy in the middle of a program and closes the window. - I get really tired and either forget what I was doing or need to sleep a little.
Computer is SO slow sometimes - Well, I am not as fast as I once was either.
Computer seems to have some excess baggage that it doesn't need - I think that's what the Dr. was trying to tell me last month when he said what was wrong with me HE couldn't fix. Smart aleck Dr.
They could install a program that would make it faster for $200 but he said he didn't think I should do that on a computer this old. Man, they throw that word around so easily.
I guess my old computer and I will just have to work it out for awhile longer. The man at Staples was very kind and I guess maybe he has someone old in his family too.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Best Mail Ever
Yesterday in the mail was a letter from the lady that is CEO of Raise The Roof, Inc. It included a picture that our little Steven from Africa had drawn for us. It's precious. I looked at it and thought of him drawing it and coloring everything on there. The house he drew is mostly yellow. I wondered why a little boy in Africa would draw a yellow house. I came to the conclusion he would like a bright, pretty house like many of us live in. I'm sure there are few yellow houses where he lives.
Then he drew a picture of a bouquet. It too, is beautiful and very colorful.
Then he drew a picture of a bouquet. It too, is beautiful and very colorful.
Also in the letter were pictures of some of the girls we had made dresses for with them modeling. I almost cried. I got so excited. My neighbor, Nancy, had also made dresses so I ran up there and showed her. She's not a member of our church but she wanted to do this. She almost cried too. Here are a couple of those pictures.
I look at these little girls and the smiles say all there is to say. How could something so little mean so much?
I am so glad to be a part of this ministry.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
FINALLY
O.K., O.K., it took me awhile to get here but I FINALLY found my way.
It's been a wonderful week. Last week-end I was with Kim at the Women's Retreat from her church. What fun and what a wonderful bunch of women. We laughed, cried, took a hike, looked at the beautiful view of the lake, and ATE. Boy, did we eat.
After I finally found my keys on Sunday morning, lunch was eaten, Ron came to save the day, and everyone left, I went to visit a long time friend. She moved to Springfield many years ago and we never get to see each other. She had all her family there for dinner Sunday night and that was great.
Reconnecting with old time friends is wonderful when you are OLD. I looked at her girls and remembered them growing up. Jill and Joan were the same age and they kept us young. :)
Then Monday I went to the Midwest Distribution Center outside of Springfield and worked. A high school classmate joined me and we had a good visit. She and I never ran with the same crowd in high school but in recent years have been corresponding and working on class reunions together. I learned her life was not all sunshine and roses although that's the way it looked to me when we were young.
Ted worked on a project for Kim but that's not my story. I hope one of them write about it along with pictures.
I have a couple more stories but they have to wait for another day.
If I can remember what I did to get on here these will follow soon.
It's been a wonderful week. Last week-end I was with Kim at the Women's Retreat from her church. What fun and what a wonderful bunch of women. We laughed, cried, took a hike, looked at the beautiful view of the lake, and ATE. Boy, did we eat.
After I finally found my keys on Sunday morning, lunch was eaten, Ron came to save the day, and everyone left, I went to visit a long time friend. She moved to Springfield many years ago and we never get to see each other. She had all her family there for dinner Sunday night and that was great.
Reconnecting with old time friends is wonderful when you are OLD. I looked at her girls and remembered them growing up. Jill and Joan were the same age and they kept us young. :)
Then Monday I went to the Midwest Distribution Center outside of Springfield and worked. A high school classmate joined me and we had a good visit. She and I never ran with the same crowd in high school but in recent years have been corresponding and working on class reunions together. I learned her life was not all sunshine and roses although that's the way it looked to me when we were young.
Ted worked on a project for Kim but that's not my story. I hope one of them write about it along with pictures.
I have a couple more stories but they have to wait for another day.
If I can remember what I did to get on here these will follow soon.
Monday, April 16, 2012
IN SELF DEFENSE
It used to be if you were arrested for something you could plead "temporary insanity" and usually get off with a lighter sentence.
The latest trend is "Self Defense".
Now I'm just winging this statement, but if I were attacked I do think I would fight with all I could muster in this old body to protect myself. I guess in that respect the attacker could say it was "self defense". But...if they had not already started the attack there would be no reason for me to attack them.
Makes no sense to me. This morning the headline on my home page was that a serial killer accused of killing some 700 people plead "self defense".
He should be glad I'm not going to be on that jury.
The latest trend is "Self Defense".
Now I'm just winging this statement, but if I were attacked I do think I would fight with all I could muster in this old body to protect myself. I guess in that respect the attacker could say it was "self defense". But...if they had not already started the attack there would be no reason for me to attack them.
Makes no sense to me. This morning the headline on my home page was that a serial killer accused of killing some 700 people plead "self defense".
He should be glad I'm not going to be on that jury.
Friday, April 6, 2012
CLEAN RICE BAG
Since it's Easter and we've been sprucing the place up a bit I thought I'd wash my rice bag.
I carefully put the old rice in a bowl, washed the towel it was in and refilled it. I took it to the sewing machine to close the open end of it and unbeknownst (this is a word, isn't it?) to me, I had run out of bobbin thread and rice was spilling all over the sewing machine AND the table.
All my yelling for it to stop had little affect on it. FINALLY I disconnected the bag from the machine and proceeded to gather the rice that was all over everything. I didn't even use Wild Rice.
So...now all is well, the rice is back where it belongs and I have a clean rice bag to start next winter out with. SIGH
I carefully put the old rice in a bowl, washed the towel it was in and refilled it. I took it to the sewing machine to close the open end of it and unbeknownst (this is a word, isn't it?) to me, I had run out of bobbin thread and rice was spilling all over the sewing machine AND the table.
All my yelling for it to stop had little affect on it. FINALLY I disconnected the bag from the machine and proceeded to gather the rice that was all over everything. I didn't even use Wild Rice.
So...now all is well, the rice is back where it belongs and I have a clean rice bag to start next winter out with. SIGH
Saturday, March 31, 2012
WINNER????
Well, I didn't win the BIG ONE - What's that? Oh, I had to buy a ticket? Oh Darn.
I tried to think what I could do with all that money. I cannot imagine how much money that is. To think we could go buy anything we wanted, whenever we wanted and not have to worry about having enough money to get to the first of the next month. WOW!!!!
But think about it. Wouldn't it get kind of boring after awhile? Even trying to figure out what charities to give money to might get kind of old. It sure would be nice to see the faces of some little kids tho that don't get enough to eat or have but one or two pair of shoes to wear to be able to go get new ones.
I've heard that people that do win those big lotteries usually end up broke or in a rehab center, most of them divorce. I can't think of much I'd really change about my life. I have 4 great kids, 6 of the neatest grandkids anyone ever dreamed of having. We are all relatively healthy and have enough - I mean enough of everything we need. I have some wonderful friends, one of the best church families anywhere and by golly I don't need a lottery ticket to make me happy.
I tried to think what I could do with all that money. I cannot imagine how much money that is. To think we could go buy anything we wanted, whenever we wanted and not have to worry about having enough money to get to the first of the next month. WOW!!!!
But think about it. Wouldn't it get kind of boring after awhile? Even trying to figure out what charities to give money to might get kind of old. It sure would be nice to see the faces of some little kids tho that don't get enough to eat or have but one or two pair of shoes to wear to be able to go get new ones.
I've heard that people that do win those big lotteries usually end up broke or in a rehab center, most of them divorce. I can't think of much I'd really change about my life. I have 4 great kids, 6 of the neatest grandkids anyone ever dreamed of having. We are all relatively healthy and have enough - I mean enough of everything we need. I have some wonderful friends, one of the best church families anywhere and by golly I don't need a lottery ticket to make me happy.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Memories are Made of This
Kim and family came last Saturday. She doesn't get down too often and we understand since it's a fer piece from her house to ours. We always like to have something to do while they are here and usually try to gather the other chicks around.
Sunday was just such a day. Mark was out of state and we all missed his comical comments but Jeremiah, Benjamin and Sierra had a few of their own to add to the conversation.
None of them have completely outgrown their old grandma yet but that day is coming soon. I'm prepared. The rite of passage when you get taller than grandma is "you have to give her a kiss on the forehead". SO just be prepared.
We had a few squabbles, some roudy Wii games, I got beat several times playing cards, but it was a great week-end. They are growing up fast.
Sierra had brought some art supplies and I had some here too so she kept busy when the boys were trying to beat me at a card game or anything else they could think of.
She made this picture and I loved it so. I asked her if I could have it and she said it was for a teacher. BUT...the night before they left she came out and gave it to me. I LOVE IT and it is proudly on my refrigerator where all my special pictures go. Thanks, Sierra.
And...thanks to all that came for giving grandad and I one more week-end of special memories.
NOTE!!!! I could not download the picture and I apologize to Sierra. I STILL LOVE THE PICTURE.
Sunday was just such a day. Mark was out of state and we all missed his comical comments but Jeremiah, Benjamin and Sierra had a few of their own to add to the conversation.
None of them have completely outgrown their old grandma yet but that day is coming soon. I'm prepared. The rite of passage when you get taller than grandma is "you have to give her a kiss on the forehead". SO just be prepared.
We had a few squabbles, some roudy Wii games, I got beat several times playing cards, but it was a great week-end. They are growing up fast.
Sierra had brought some art supplies and I had some here too so she kept busy when the boys were trying to beat me at a card game or anything else they could think of.
She made this picture and I loved it so. I asked her if I could have it and she said it was for a teacher. BUT...the night before they left she came out and gave it to me. I LOVE IT and it is proudly on my refrigerator where all my special pictures go. Thanks, Sierra.
And...thanks to all that came for giving grandad and I one more week-end of special memories.
NOTE!!!! I could not download the picture and I apologize to Sierra. I STILL LOVE THE PICTURE.
Saturday, March 17, 2012
WE HAVE TWO QUARTERBACKS
Well, some of you know that Manning came for a talk with the Titans this week. I guess one of the T.V. stations tried to get a picture of ol Bud Adams plane that went to get him. Why they had to go get him is beyond me.
They hid the plane when they saw the T.V. cameras. The reporter said they got closer to the Presidents plane than this one.
I am probably one of maybe 10 people in Tennessee that wish he would just go away. We have two really good quarterbacks, thank you very much, and if they'd let Jake Locker play he would show them. Why they don't ask me I don't know.
I heard yesterday that the Broncos offered him 90 Million to come and play as long as he was healthy. Any red blooded idiot would take that offer - GO FOR IT PEYTON!!!!
What really gets me is they act like he's some kind of a GOD. Good heavens, I may just have to be a New Orleans Saints fan after all.
They hid the plane when they saw the T.V. cameras. The reporter said they got closer to the Presidents plane than this one.
I am probably one of maybe 10 people in Tennessee that wish he would just go away. We have two really good quarterbacks, thank you very much, and if they'd let Jake Locker play he would show them. Why they don't ask me I don't know.
I heard yesterday that the Broncos offered him 90 Million to come and play as long as he was healthy. Any red blooded idiot would take that offer - GO FOR IT PEYTON!!!!
What really gets me is they act like he's some kind of a GOD. Good heavens, I may just have to be a New Orleans Saints fan after all.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
A Man In Need
I contacted a neighbor today about finding a chiropractor. This lady works for the state and helps people that are in need of help. She sees the poorest of the poor.
We started out emailing each other but I finally gave up and called her. She had asked if Ted had any old clothes he could give to someone. This man is smaller than Ted, weighs 116 lbs. and only has one outfit of clothing. I think Ted's clothes will be a little big I figured he could spare a pair or two of pants even though he doesn't have too many clothes himself.
She told me the man had fallen and hit his head and had to be taken to a hospital and had gotten blood on his pillowcase. That was several days ago and it was still on there so you know his sheets must be dirty too.
He was worried about the hospital bill until the man that took him said the hospital had written it off and he didn't need to worry about that. He had worked till a few months ago when the company shut down. I guess he has enough money to pay his rent till October, then he doesn't know what he's going to do.
Someone gave us several bars of soap for the Domestic Abuse Center the other day so I got some of those, some wash cloths, some towels, a blanket and by the time I had that gathered up Ted had some slacks, a couple of sweat shirts, a couple of flannel shirts and some heavy socks.
It's hard for me to think of someone that doesn't have warm clothing or clean sheets and towels. I bet he doesn't have any food either.
The neighbor said she was going to get him a housekeeper so someone would at least clean the place up a bit and change his sheets.
The neighbor has had some health issues and I can see why. She deals with this type of situation all the time. Things like this bother me - a lot. No one should have to live like this in Williamson County or ANY county in America.
We started out emailing each other but I finally gave up and called her. She had asked if Ted had any old clothes he could give to someone. This man is smaller than Ted, weighs 116 lbs. and only has one outfit of clothing. I think Ted's clothes will be a little big I figured he could spare a pair or two of pants even though he doesn't have too many clothes himself.
She told me the man had fallen and hit his head and had to be taken to a hospital and had gotten blood on his pillowcase. That was several days ago and it was still on there so you know his sheets must be dirty too.
He was worried about the hospital bill until the man that took him said the hospital had written it off and he didn't need to worry about that. He had worked till a few months ago when the company shut down. I guess he has enough money to pay his rent till October, then he doesn't know what he's going to do.
Someone gave us several bars of soap for the Domestic Abuse Center the other day so I got some of those, some wash cloths, some towels, a blanket and by the time I had that gathered up Ted had some slacks, a couple of sweat shirts, a couple of flannel shirts and some heavy socks.
It's hard for me to think of someone that doesn't have warm clothing or clean sheets and towels. I bet he doesn't have any food either.
The neighbor said she was going to get him a housekeeper so someone would at least clean the place up a bit and change his sheets.
The neighbor has had some health issues and I can see why. She deals with this type of situation all the time. Things like this bother me - a lot. No one should have to live like this in Williamson County or ANY county in America.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
HOME AGAIN
We had a great trip to Illinois this past week-end. It was good to see everyone and get to see the two future basketball stars of Unit 5 play. In a few years they will be in the big time games and their names will be all over the Pantagraph. That's the big newspaper of Bloomington/Normal. So...just keep that in mind everyone.
We were happy to see they have become a happy family. Sierra teases Ron by greeting him with "Hello Hardy" and the emphasis is on ARDY. What a girl.
Ron and Jeremiah shot hoops till I was sure they were both froze and worn out. Jeremiah doesn't wear out easily and shoots hoops when it's so cold I just want to be inside with a cup of hot tea and a blanket.
The weather cooperated and even though the wind blew a lot it was a really pleasant week-end. And...I did absolutely NOTHING all week-end. I felt like a lazy bum but it was nice to be pampered.
We left Monday at 5:45 a.m. and the temperature was 33 degrees. We drove in our drive at 1:55 p.m. and the temperature was 73. YES!!!!
It is good to be home but a great week-end we had.
We were happy to see they have become a happy family. Sierra teases Ron by greeting him with "Hello Hardy" and the emphasis is on ARDY. What a girl.
Ron and Jeremiah shot hoops till I was sure they were both froze and worn out. Jeremiah doesn't wear out easily and shoots hoops when it's so cold I just want to be inside with a cup of hot tea and a blanket.
The weather cooperated and even though the wind blew a lot it was a really pleasant week-end. And...I did absolutely NOTHING all week-end. I felt like a lazy bum but it was nice to be pampered.
We left Monday at 5:45 a.m. and the temperature was 33 degrees. We drove in our drive at 1:55 p.m. and the temperature was 73. YES!!!!
It is good to be home but a great week-end we had.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
AN OLD HOUSE
When I was 11 years old my mom's house burned. We moved into two rooms of the house next door to us for part of a year. The only lights in the rooms were bare bulbs hanging from the center of the ceilings, no inside plumbing, and our heat was from a big old cast iron pot bellied stove in the middle of the room.
They had no phone and my mother insisted on having a phone put in but the couple that lived there did not want it. They argued and argued and somehow mom finally won that battle.
They were a funny old couple and of course I was a smart mouthed kid. The womans name was "Minnie" and his name was "Harve" Mershon.
That name has a big history in Vermont and their ancestors were quite wealthy. One time after we had moved they took a grandaughter and her baby on a camping trip down the East coast. They went from Maine to Florida and then back up through to Vermont. For the late 1940's or early 50's this was quite a trip.
Well, a nephew contacted me Sunday evening on Facebook and they went to Vermont and saw this house is for sale. If you pull up ReMaxVermont,IL.com you can see pictures of it. Needless to say it looks MUCH different now than when I lived there.
They had no phone and my mother insisted on having a phone put in but the couple that lived there did not want it. They argued and argued and somehow mom finally won that battle.
They were a funny old couple and of course I was a smart mouthed kid. The womans name was "Minnie" and his name was "Harve" Mershon.
That name has a big history in Vermont and their ancestors were quite wealthy. One time after we had moved they took a grandaughter and her baby on a camping trip down the East coast. They went from Maine to Florida and then back up through to Vermont. For the late 1940's or early 50's this was quite a trip.
Well, a nephew contacted me Sunday evening on Facebook and they went to Vermont and saw this house is for sale. If you pull up ReMaxVermont,IL.com you can see pictures of it. Needless to say it looks MUCH different now than when I lived there.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
A Day Going Down The Road
That's a silly title, I know, but couldn't think of anything.
We had Benjamin over the week-end. He was bored most of the time but did not feel good and wasn't up to doing much. He and Grandad did go to a movie and he enjoyed that.
He enjoyed playing Wii with Uncle Mark too and beating me at bowling.
I took him to school today and told him good-bye as he ran to meet his friends to get ready for their big Bake Sale. He was SO excited and did my heart good to see how happy he is and that he has made new friends so easy.
I came home and realized how dirty my house was. Decided to clean the frig and was very thankful no one from the health department had come to visit lately. I'm sure I would not of gotten a passing grade.
One thing I wish I could take a picture of and that's a cobweb on the ceiling fan in my bedroom. It is draped across two blades and then does a little ballet dance down from the center of the fan. It's very unique. You all should see it. I know you 'd want one just like it.
We had Benjamin over the week-end. He was bored most of the time but did not feel good and wasn't up to doing much. He and Grandad did go to a movie and he enjoyed that.
He enjoyed playing Wii with Uncle Mark too and beating me at bowling.
I took him to school today and told him good-bye as he ran to meet his friends to get ready for their big Bake Sale. He was SO excited and did my heart good to see how happy he is and that he has made new friends so easy.
I came home and realized how dirty my house was. Decided to clean the frig and was very thankful no one from the health department had come to visit lately. I'm sure I would not of gotten a passing grade.
One thing I wish I could take a picture of and that's a cobweb on the ceiling fan in my bedroom. It is draped across two blades and then does a little ballet dance down from the center of the fan. It's very unique. You all should see it. I know you 'd want one just like it.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Goofey Lunch
Yesterday I had an errand to run in Franklin and also needed to meet Connie to get Benjamin's clothes for the week-end.
I thought it would be good to meet her AND Mark for lunch. Well, that was a silly idea.
Connie and I usually have a nice lunch, a laugh or two and catch up on each others lives.
But...yesterday was like taking a couple of clowns to lunch. They giggled, talked about old times, giggled more, shared a couple of inside jokes and then it got really wild. THEY BEGAN TO TALK COMPUTER. Well, that was like me listening to a guy from Mars tell me how to cook supper.
I tried to tell them they should get a radio show and make some money at all of this but oh, no - they couldn't do that. Said it would be boring to most people. Somehow I had to agree but when a couple of people DO start a radio show I'm going to tell them what they SHOULD of done.
I bet Click & Claks's mom suggested they start a radio show and they listened to her and are laughing all the way to the bank.
I thought it would be good to meet her AND Mark for lunch. Well, that was a silly idea.
Connie and I usually have a nice lunch, a laugh or two and catch up on each others lives.
But...yesterday was like taking a couple of clowns to lunch. They giggled, talked about old times, giggled more, shared a couple of inside jokes and then it got really wild. THEY BEGAN TO TALK COMPUTER. Well, that was like me listening to a guy from Mars tell me how to cook supper.
I tried to tell them they should get a radio show and make some money at all of this but oh, no - they couldn't do that. Said it would be boring to most people. Somehow I had to agree but when a couple of people DO start a radio show I'm going to tell them what they SHOULD of done.
I bet Click & Claks's mom suggested they start a radio show and they listened to her and are laughing all the way to the bank.
Monday, January 30, 2012
A FULL Week-End
Our week-ends are usually not much different than any other day of the week, but last week-end was SUPER DUPER.
Saturday was the annual Women's Retreat. Last year we had 83, Saturday we had 104. I was in two different groups during the day and it was wonderful. We shared a lot of ourselves, learned it's O.K. not to be PERFECT. Had a wonderful musician come and sing for us. She's also a minister here in Nashville at a church where she has many homeless people and addicts attend. Gosh, so different than anything I've ever gone to.
Yesterday the young man from Uganda gave a short story about Sponsoring a child. He had a lady there with him that was a sponsor and she explained how it works and read part of a letter from the child she and her family sponsor. I helped tell people how the program works after church and that family was there with me. They sponsor three children and someday hope to go see them in Uganda.
The lady that heads up the sewing guild suggested she and I buy a bolt of fabric and make dresses for the girls. David had asked how many we could get out of the same kind of fabric. She got to meet David after church and she and her husband want to come to our house the next time David and Marlene come for dinner. May have to have a bigger room than my little kitchen. :)
Ted and I sponsor a little boy now. This means he can go to school, get a uniform, get health screening and have better food. Now Ted wants to sponsor another child and I want to do something for this little boys grandmother. She looked like she could use a bit of help too.
Well, kids, your inheritance may be going to Uganda but I know you all understand.
It was a VERY GOOD week-end.
Saturday was the annual Women's Retreat. Last year we had 83, Saturday we had 104. I was in two different groups during the day and it was wonderful. We shared a lot of ourselves, learned it's O.K. not to be PERFECT. Had a wonderful musician come and sing for us. She's also a minister here in Nashville at a church where she has many homeless people and addicts attend. Gosh, so different than anything I've ever gone to.
Yesterday the young man from Uganda gave a short story about Sponsoring a child. He had a lady there with him that was a sponsor and she explained how it works and read part of a letter from the child she and her family sponsor. I helped tell people how the program works after church and that family was there with me. They sponsor three children and someday hope to go see them in Uganda.
The lady that heads up the sewing guild suggested she and I buy a bolt of fabric and make dresses for the girls. David had asked how many we could get out of the same kind of fabric. She got to meet David after church and she and her husband want to come to our house the next time David and Marlene come for dinner. May have to have a bigger room than my little kitchen. :)
Ted and I sponsor a little boy now. This means he can go to school, get a uniform, get health screening and have better food. Now Ted wants to sponsor another child and I want to do something for this little boys grandmother. She looked like she could use a bit of help too.
Well, kids, your inheritance may be going to Uganda but I know you all understand.
It was a VERY GOOD week-end.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Keeping Busy
Our sewing guild has a lot of projects and a new one was just born. We are going to make things for the Domestic Abuse Center in Williamson County. No one would think a county like Williamson would have to have one of these. Money solves all problems, right? If only that were true.
They don't seem to have as many people to care for as they did in Louisiana but that also makes volunteering for them a bit easier.
Louisiana had 40+ and here she said they have about 8 women and 8 children.
One thing she mentioned they could really use were rag dolls. I was set to make 100. YEA, Right!!!!!
I just finished these below and thank heavens a neighbor gave our group 8 dolls ready to dress. Dressing them will be fun and they already have hair on them so that will be easier too. Yesterday when I finished the last one I was exhausted and not sure I'd ever make another one but I will.
They don't seem to have as many people to care for as they did in Louisiana but that also makes volunteering for them a bit easier.
Louisiana had 40+ and here she said they have about 8 women and 8 children.
One thing she mentioned they could really use were rag dolls. I was set to make 100. YEA, Right!!!!!
I just finished these below and thank heavens a neighbor gave our group 8 dolls ready to dress. Dressing them will be fun and they already have hair on them so that will be easier too. Yesterday when I finished the last one I was exhausted and not sure I'd ever make another one but I will.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
David & Marlene
Last night we had a couple from my church out for dinner. David and Marlene. He is from Uganda and in school at Vanderbilt and Marlene is in school too but also works as a children's minister at a local church.
I first heard David preach last summer. He has a story to tell and I wanted to hear more so we invited them to dinner. I had no idea how it was going to affect me.
He told stories of the children that have no shoes and getting chiggers underneath their toe nails and finger nails. How infected they are and how miserable the children are. They treat them with kerosene and need shoes for the children but he said a lot of it could be prevented if they had soap and water.
He had pictures of these children and their families. I asked if he would be interested in the little dresses we make. Ours usually go to a lady in Wisconsin and she gets them to Africa somehow. Or we make them and send them to Nicaragua with another man from church. They can use not only the dresses but little short sets and shoes.
David had a lot of pictures of these children and I never saw one frowning. I have never seen so many smiling happy looking children in my life. He told what most of them have to eat. It made my stomach turn.
He and Marlene started the "Raise a Roof" foundation and work so hard. They told how they want to build a new school but many of the schools now are made from sticks and mud and get infested with termites and fall down.
He is being allowed the give our ministry moment at church next week and this consists of you getting up front and speaking for two minutes on whatever it is you believe in. TWO MINUTES???? I did one one time for the prayer shawl and laughed when they said I could only speak for two minutes.
He is trying to get people interested in adopting a child from Uganda. They have pictures of the children that are basically orphans or maybe live with a grandmother or a neighbor. You will correspond with this child and he told of the difference this would make in a child's life.
I have wanted to go to Africa for years. I realize that is NOT going to happen but I think we could adopt a child. Just knowing we had helped one of these children get better food would be something.
I first heard David preach last summer. He has a story to tell and I wanted to hear more so we invited them to dinner. I had no idea how it was going to affect me.
He told stories of the children that have no shoes and getting chiggers underneath their toe nails and finger nails. How infected they are and how miserable the children are. They treat them with kerosene and need shoes for the children but he said a lot of it could be prevented if they had soap and water.
He had pictures of these children and their families. I asked if he would be interested in the little dresses we make. Ours usually go to a lady in Wisconsin and she gets them to Africa somehow. Or we make them and send them to Nicaragua with another man from church. They can use not only the dresses but little short sets and shoes.
David had a lot of pictures of these children and I never saw one frowning. I have never seen so many smiling happy looking children in my life. He told what most of them have to eat. It made my stomach turn.
He and Marlene started the "Raise a Roof" foundation and work so hard. They told how they want to build a new school but many of the schools now are made from sticks and mud and get infested with termites and fall down.
He is being allowed the give our ministry moment at church next week and this consists of you getting up front and speaking for two minutes on whatever it is you believe in. TWO MINUTES???? I did one one time for the prayer shawl and laughed when they said I could only speak for two minutes.
He is trying to get people interested in adopting a child from Uganda. They have pictures of the children that are basically orphans or maybe live with a grandmother or a neighbor. You will correspond with this child and he told of the difference this would make in a child's life.
I have wanted to go to Africa for years. I realize that is NOT going to happen but I think we could adopt a child. Just knowing we had helped one of these children get better food would be something.
Saturday, January 14, 2012
New Addiction
My goodness, this has been a fun day. Well, after I learned how to climb into Mark's truck, that is. He was enjoying the first way I tried to get into it way too much so I learned to just jump up and get in. (Smile)
I suggested we all go look for some slacks that Mark had said he needed and then end up at the American Pickers store in Nashville. No one seemed interested at all in that idea so I thought, FINE, I'll just go by myself Tuesday.
I just recently discovered this show on T.V. and have to say I'm addicted. There was a whole hour of a re-play the other evening I watched. These guys are crazy. We knew they had a store in Iowa but the other night they had a segment on opening a store in Nashville and I just HAD to get up there somehow and see this place.
Mark finally felt sorry for me and said he'd like to go and off we went. Ted wouldn't go as he had planned to spend the day in our crawl space. It's not as much fun as Jill and Tim's, he has to actually CRAWL in ours.
We never found any slacks for Mark, but we did find the store and gosh, I was glad for a guide getting there. I'm afraid I would never of found the right street. We were expecting a really BIG store but it's not much bigger than our garage and is it full.
The first thing we saw when we arrived was the big red arrow that was to of come from somewhere in Illinois on old route "66". I saw a couple of hat stands I had seen him buy but we just could not get over how small this place is. Mark said he thinks it's really where he stores a lot of things as the red arrow had a "not for sale" sign on it.
There were a lot of people there so it was pretty crowded. It was fun and I really was glad to get to see it.
So if SOME people want to make fun of me getting in and out of a truck I really don't care.
I suggested we all go look for some slacks that Mark had said he needed and then end up at the American Pickers store in Nashville. No one seemed interested at all in that idea so I thought, FINE, I'll just go by myself Tuesday.
I just recently discovered this show on T.V. and have to say I'm addicted. There was a whole hour of a re-play the other evening I watched. These guys are crazy. We knew they had a store in Iowa but the other night they had a segment on opening a store in Nashville and I just HAD to get up there somehow and see this place.
Mark finally felt sorry for me and said he'd like to go and off we went. Ted wouldn't go as he had planned to spend the day in our crawl space. It's not as much fun as Jill and Tim's, he has to actually CRAWL in ours.
We never found any slacks for Mark, but we did find the store and gosh, I was glad for a guide getting there. I'm afraid I would never of found the right street. We were expecting a really BIG store but it's not much bigger than our garage and is it full.
The first thing we saw when we arrived was the big red arrow that was to of come from somewhere in Illinois on old route "66". I saw a couple of hat stands I had seen him buy but we just could not get over how small this place is. Mark said he thinks it's really where he stores a lot of things as the red arrow had a "not for sale" sign on it.
There were a lot of people there so it was pretty crowded. It was fun and I really was glad to get to see it.
So if SOME people want to make fun of me getting in and out of a truck I really don't care.
Monday, January 9, 2012
More Visitors
Last week I told you of some new visitors we have. But after I wrote that blog we received another package from the State of Washington. Inside were the pesky little elves below.
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| They love entertaining the neighbors that are out walking. Later we hope they move to the back yard and play in the flower bed. |
Thursday, January 5, 2012
2012 Arrivals
This year has started off with some new arrivals to our house. A couple I could do without but for the most part it's been a good year.
Right before we rang in the new year, Mark arrived to live with us for awhile till he gets in this new job, pays down some bills and hopefully can buy a place of his own.
Then a NASTY cold came to visit me and that's what I could do without. I got some medication just before it turned into pneumonia and have been doing real well till today. Went shopping and had a lot of stops to make. I've been coughing all afternoon and hope it's just working it's way out of our lives for good.
The other day we were to have overnight guests. Our good friends from Mt. Carmel Illinois were going to stop by on their way to Florida. A lot of our friends do this just to remind us how lucky they are. HA HA HA
We had to ask them not to stop because he is awaiting news on a new kidney this year and I was afraid if they stopped he'd get what I had.
I had put a binding on a quilt for them and Rosanna wanted to take it to Florida with them so she could work on it down there. We made arrangements for Ted to meet them with the quilt as they passed through.
When he came home he had a beautiufl quilt rack Larry had made me. You sure could of knocked me over with a feather when Ted came carrying it in.
I know, we really don't have room right now but we will later.
Right before we rang in the new year, Mark arrived to live with us for awhile till he gets in this new job, pays down some bills and hopefully can buy a place of his own.
Then a NASTY cold came to visit me and that's what I could do without. I got some medication just before it turned into pneumonia and have been doing real well till today. Went shopping and had a lot of stops to make. I've been coughing all afternoon and hope it's just working it's way out of our lives for good.
The other day we were to have overnight guests. Our good friends from Mt. Carmel Illinois were going to stop by on their way to Florida. A lot of our friends do this just to remind us how lucky they are. HA HA HA
We had to ask them not to stop because he is awaiting news on a new kidney this year and I was afraid if they stopped he'd get what I had.
I had put a binding on a quilt for them and Rosanna wanted to take it to Florida with them so she could work on it down there. We made arrangements for Ted to meet them with the quilt as they passed through.
When he came home he had a beautiufl quilt rack Larry had made me. You sure could of knocked me over with a feather when Ted came carrying it in.
I know, we really don't have room right now but we will later.
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