Happy Burrwood Lady

Here I am.

2012-03-05T05:44:00.000-08:00

I know, I know. I've been sluffing off. What have I been doing since my last post. Nothing newsworthy at all. Cutting coupons I'll probably forget to take with me. Some reading. Playing word games on Pogo. Putting pictures on fb that my kids shake their heads about. You know, the ones from their school days, teehee. Putting some on the fb family sites that others don't have and enjoy. Just the mundane things of life.

Suppose to be in the 50's the next couple days. As far as I'm concerned it can only go up from there. I'm more than ready. Hoping for sun so I can see if the solar flower Cindy gave dances nicely.

I finally decided the only thing that really bugs me a little about both of us being retired is definitely tv. Specifically the news. You get 2 hrs. local, 2 hrs morning shows, 2 1/2 evening, and seldom is there anything new added. For some reason he seems to "watch" it all. By watch I mean sleep through most of it but wakes with "I'm watching that" the minute the channel is changed. The news is so depressing it ruins the whole day.

Well this turned out to be a bummer Monday post. Guess I'll just stop while I'm ahead.

You all have a good day.

Our Leap Year Baby!

2012-02-29T07:41:00.000-08:00

A Big Happy Birthday to our Carson. Whether you tell her she's 3 or 12 she a joy to have.

Yesterday, Sherry and I went to lunch with Cindy (Bird, Bath and Beyond) and Ursula, a cousins wife. What a wonderful time we had. She facebooked that we talked about everyone, she is such a kidder. I said we only said good things. We went to Red Robin and I didn't have to eat for the rest of the day. We had such a good time I think we could have stayed there all afternoon. As it was we had at least 2 hours of fun, and friendship. We have been doing this in Feb. for the last 3 years I think. That Cindy and Ursula are always bringing us a little gift. Candles and little holders from Ursula and the Solar Dancing Flower from Cindy. I will be keeping my eyes open all year just for the right little trinket to give them next year. Sherry says she is too.

Hubby is off to his indoor golf league and I have quiet here. No tv. Sounds so good. Sometimes that infernal gadget just makes me want to toss it out the window. I'll be so glad when the weather is warm enough so I can take a book or the kindle and escape to the yard swing.

Well off to do the usual mundane things.

You all have a great day.

On Hold

2012-02-27T16:53:00.000-08:00

Getting a dog is on hold for little while I guess. We told them we just couldn't take Clay with all the little ones around here. We have been checking and looking at different sites but not rushing into anything. We have had Cockers before. One with seizure problems and on a little like Clay, but Lady came as a puppy and though their were kids she would just stay back. It took her a year to get use to the family. As we had Ripken (the other dog), his presence was the factor in helping her adjust. She never was far from his side. When he passed she just faded away.

Had a little party for Carson for her 12th birthday yesterday. Her birthday is actually Wed. but being in the week and school it was the only time. She got a good sum of cash and aunt Darla is taking her shopping Sat. She can hardly wait,

Well I this enough for today. Been kind of busy, but with nothing worth reporting. Hopefully I can get my act together and not miss so many days posting.

You have a good night.

Not looking promising.

2012-02-23T08:18:00.000-08:00

For Clay that is. Correspondence back and forth with the shelter and foster mom is a bit worrisome. It seems Clay is an agressive animal and not good with kids. Even adults can't pet him until he's ready and settles. Though we have no small children here at this time, we do have small great-granchildren and little nieces and nephews. Jodi's grandkids are often in our yard for get-togethers as well as Rhonda's are, as is Brody at times. They are children who would run right up to the dog and we're afraid of what might happen if we're not quick enough. He has had all required shots etc. He was in quite bad shape when they got him according to the report so he was probably abused. If it were just us who would have to deal with him I would jump at the chance, but have to think hard with the large family and get-togethers we have.

Waiting for the snow they say is coming. Hopefully it's the last big one. Wouldn't want Jimmy to be wrong about an early spring. Of course, he didn't claim how early. If it started the week before the calendar says that would qualify as early, lol.

Trying a new recipe for supper tonight. Pizza casserole. Sent to Jack by our daughter-in-law. Of course being Jack, he is going to tinker with it. Hope he doesn't mess it up.

Have a nice day.

Was hoping....

2012-02-20T16:53:00.000-08:00

We had decided to take a little dog we saw in the paper from the local shelter who needed a home. He is an American Cocker named Clay. The local shelter here has strick guidelines for adoption. Clay is in a foster home and there have to be a few visits to Clay there and a home visit here to see if Clay will be a fit. They say he is a skittish dog. Good with adults and other pets but not with little children. Since all our grandkids are 12 and up that shouldn't be a problem. Trouble is Jack is now getting worried there may be more wrong. We have questions we are going ask.

This is Clay

We've had experience with another cocker like that. My son had bought his new wife one for a present, only to find she was allergic so we took Lady. She was from a pet store where people were constantly banging on the glass and was very afraid of people. It took her a year to warm up and relax. It just takes patience and allowing the animal to come to you and not force it. Not to mention a lot of Love. It bothers Jared some because Clay looks so much like his dog Ripken that he had.

Whether we have a fur pet here it still up in the air.

Here I sit...

2012-02-18T07:04:00.000-08:00

...with my mind a complete blank. What to write, what to say. I know you've all had those days. We all post about now and again. Do we have too much on our minds that it all goes fuzzy or not enough going on that it's hard to know where to start.

The start of the racing season is upon us and hubby and Darla are anxiously waiting. I like it but not to that extent. I'm sure today will have the tv on watching the practices etc. Guess if I want to watch anything I will either have to go to my room or find a video and take the laptop to my room. Hmmm, seems I may spend much time in there today. Reading I like to do in quiet so looks like the same place. Maybe I should go shopping. Though I don't know what for. Nothing really desperately needed and not one for just wandering the stores. What to do, what to do?

Been spending a great deal of time worrying and praying for my cousin Jim. It's not looking too good. They had to drain his lung as he has pneumonia. They have him on a respirator. You wonder sometimes why such wonderful people have to suffer so much.

It's nice and sunny today but not very warm. I'll still take the sun over gloomy, cloudy days anytime.

Well have I rambled on enough? I think so. You all have a good day.

Awards/Honors

2012-02-15T13:13:00.000-08:00

We seem to be obsessed with reaping awards and honors as a nation. Oh, other nations do it too. The obsession is definitely a world wide problem. You have people beating people after a game if their team doesn’t win. Riots after soccer games. Everyone after that coveted trophy and the big bucks that come with them. There are:

Sports awards;

Super Bowl

World Series

Grey Cup

BCS Championship

Rose Bowl

Boxing

Golf

Tennis

MVP’s

I could go on an on with these, but people tend to take much to much stock in something that is just a game. Something that, no matter the outcome, their life will remain the same.

Then you have the Entertainment side.

The Oscar

The Emmy

Obie Theatre Award

Grammy etc.

Yes they are great talents and deserve some recognition too, but the money they make more that gives them that.

There’s educational, scientific, artistic prizes also. The Nobel comes to mind.

One of the most important honors should be those given to our servicemen and women, who more than any others, deserved to be recognized the most. Their sacrifices are the most honorable of all those above. I take great pride in thanking them for all they do. Also to their families for all they must deal with.

But, and that’s a big But, as a wife, mother, grandmother, there is no better reward for me than that of a child as they wrap their arms around you and say,

“I LOVE YOU MOM!”

Happy Valentines Day!

2012-02-14T06:25:00.000-08:00

It's a snow yone here. I hope Jimmy the groundhog is right and spring hurries up. Hoping this is the last of it. :-) Of course even if it stops by March 1 it will make his prediction true, lol. Fingers are crossed (though I've never thought that helped, lol). Jack was standing at the door say "you can quit now".

Asking for prayers again for our cousin Jim. Mary said she had a long talk with the doctor and things aren't looking too good. We are all praying and worrying. He is such a wonderful caring man. Always doing whatever he could to help anyone out.

Woke up yesterday feeling all out of sorts. Stuffy head and I think a bit of ear infection. Tilt the head back for something and things became a little off kilter. Seems to be on the way out. Feel much better today and not quite so fuzzy.

Well I suppose I had better get something done around here. For some reason twitching my nose doesn't work ;-). Darn.

Hope you all have a great Valentines Day!

So sad.

2012-02-12T05:30:00.000-08:00

Sad to hear the world has lost another beautiful voice and person in the passing of Whitney Houston. Such a talent gone but not forgotten. It's too bad her life took the wrong path and led her to such an early end. Never has anybody sang the National Anthem with the heart, soul and all the meaning we all feel. I doubt anyone ever will again.

Another star was also taken but he lived a long life. Watched Peter Breck on the Big Valley years ago. Though his character wasn't my favorite he made you believe in family loyalty as much as the others did. It's been a tough week in the entertainment world with the passing also of Phillip Bruns from Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and author Jeffery Zastrow in a car accident. They say it comes in threes but this is four already. What's next. Nothing I hope.

Went to great-grandson Gage's birthday party yesterday. He is a whole 2. I must have remove the pictures I had or I would have shown you what a cutie he is. Everyone had a good time and they all got to go swimming. They had it a local hotel with a pool. Worked out pretty good. Winter birthdays are difficult to plan if you don't have a lot of room.

Today there is nothing big planned. Oh I almost forgot ;-). Happy Birthday to this lady who grew up with me. I call her my sister. Happy Birthday Sherry. You have officially joined the Social Security set.

With that I will sign off and wish you all a good day.

Still looking

2012-02-10T07:36:00.000-08:00

The serger book seems to have taken to hiding. I know it has to be here somewhere and I will find it, but I did find something that will help in the mean time. A vhs video on it. I wish it were a cd, then I could put it in my laptop next to the machine and go step by step. Carrying the machine into the living room is not an option. But hey, you roll with the punches.

Sitting here in peace and quiet. Hubby went to visit the guys at the fire station and I immediately turned off the tv when he pulled out of the driveway. It was on the 4th hour of the news and I can only take so much of that.

The weekend looms ahead and other that Gage's birthday party tomorrow we have no big plans. It's suppose to be really cold for the next couple days so venturing outside will be done as little as possible. Had a little snow this morning. :-(

Finished ready 'Diva Vegas" by Janet Evanovich the other day. It was a pretty good book. Lacking in the humorous aspect of the Plum series but still okay. Can't expect them all to be the same type.

The fritters were good and Jodi and Danielle were johnny on the spot with their plates. I wonder were they originated. Jodi's friend from the south never heard of them, Carole says she's never had any, but my Dad, who was born in Missouri, cooked them for us as one of his favorites. I think he taught mom. Well, anyway it was a success and they taunted Darla that they ate them all. Of course they didn't but the do like to tease. I saved some mixture to make her a some for lunch.

Well off on the hunt again. Have a nice day.

Oops!

2012-02-09T07:17:00.000-08:00

I think you will find this funny. I told you I needed needles for my serger (which I haven't used much) and yesterday was ready for getting to it. Well, I got out the thread spools, needles and shirt all ready to go. Started setting things up and (yes I'm going to admit it) I forgot how to thread the darn thing. Now, guess who can't find the book that came with it. Do you suppose it's a sign I shouldn't be sewing at all. I could use that as an excuse, lol. No, I will keep looking for a small time and if not will just hem the shirt. I suppose it really is a sign I should do it more often. Husband would like that, as he has trouble finding shirts that fit right. He likes longer shirts with longer sleeves and they usually come in larger mens sizes (big and tall) which he is not.

I do think (and hope) it's going to be an early warming season. I have had a fly and a bee in my house in the last couple weeks, and my son said he killed a mosquito. Though I'm not looking forward to those creatures I will welcome the warm sunshine. The sun is shining today but the temp at this time is only 25. Come on spring.

Well I made the mistake of telling my daughter what I was making for supper tonight and she blabbed on fb. Now I have people saying they will be there lol. I mean it's not anything big or unusual. Just hamburger patties, potatoes (haven't decided on kind yet), and corn fritters. That is the trouble, the fritters. Don't make them very often and the kids like them. Even my grand-daughter Alyssa who is very picky. So I'm sure Danielle will be popping in, and Darla says some must be saved for her.

Time to go hunt for that book. You all have a nice day.

Hello Wednesday!

2012-02-08T06:04:00.000-08:00

Where have I been? No where. Just having some of those blank brain days. Not much going on here. Been reading and watching a few tv shows. Went shopping yesterday for a few things and forgot the most important thing. My great-grandsons birthday present. So guess what I'm going to do today. Looking to see what I can find that is dinosaur stuff. His mom says he loves the creatures, so grandma is on a mission.

Been to a couple of your places this morning and have to go see what I missed on these few days off. I'm sure I missed a lot of interesting things.

Had to get some needles for my sewing machine and serger. I want to finish that darn shirt that I told you has been 2 years in the making. I want to serge the bottom for a finish and I only have to put on the buttons then the man can finally wear his shirt. (sheepish look here)

Totally off the subject here, but why in the world can't screem writers write dialog that doesn't use that f-word. Sheesh. In so many movies it seems like it's ever other word. I really don't think they have the talent needed to do a decent job, so they just fill in with that awful cursing. What brought this up? Jack is surfing and on one stop to check out something it was said a least a dozen times it seemed.

Well enough rambling. Going to get my breakfast dishes done and head out to the store. Little Gage wants dinosaur stuff.

Have a good day.

Jimmy says spring.

2012-02-03T06:00:00.000-08:00

Well it's Friday and we have no big plans for anything. Not for today or the weekend. Yeah, the superbowl is on but when you team isn't there it takes some of the fun out of it. But hey, there is the commercials, lol.

Isn't this funny. I know there are probably a few people who feel this way, lol.

Well yesterday was Groundhog day and as usual Phil gets all the big press. I wonder, would you call that the liberal press, lol. Sorry about that. Our own groundhog here in WI is called Sun Prairie Jimmy and he contradicts Phil on the forecast. Early spring here he says. Jimmy is celebrating his 175 birthday this year. One year older than Phil. He even has a site called GROUNDHOG CENTRAL. I guess they even call Sun Prairie the Groundhog Capital of the World. They really take this thing seriously, lol.

Well time to get the usual stuff done in case we can find something interesting to do today. I'm thinking shopping maybe.

Have a good day all.

Happy Birthday Jared!

2012-02-01T05:18:00.000-08:00

First I want to wish my son Jared a Happy Birthday. He started life suceptible to high fevers, vision problems and hearing problems. Eventually the vision cost him one eye but he has outgrown the others. He's grown into a good man and wonderful father.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JARED!

Yesterday was a rough start getting online. First the norton scan was doing it's weekly job and it took forever. Then the diagnostics kicked in right afterward. Had to break down and use the laptop, hee hee. Isn't that just too bad. Nice to have a backup. You should have seen me. I was sitting here at the desktop with a tv tray to the right, with the laptop on and keeping an eye on to see when all that stuff was finally finished. Took 2 hours. Would you call that addicted?

Was so nice yesterday I took a walk around the block. Things are melting nicely. Jodi sent us a message not to be partying on her deck. What's up with that! Guess she was afraid we would send her pictures again while she was at work, lol. Well had it been ever nicer, we might have.

Have a few errands to run today. My cover for my Kindle didn't come with the light connection so want to go and see if I can get one. There is a place for it so it shouldn't be any trouble. Hubby has his indoor golf league so I think I'll do it then.

Have a great day. Hope the weather where you are is real nice today.

I miss them.

2012-01-30T16:06:00.000-08:00

Now they're nothing big or special. Just things that went the way for bygone days. You know, cut backs, save money and the internet world. What are they you say. Catalogs. You know those wonderful Sears, Penneys, etc. books that came in the spring, summer fall and winter. Not to mention the awesome 'Christmas' catalog. How the kids (me too) would sit quietly for hours checking them out. Then the inevitable, "Mom, look at this. I want that. This is so cool". We would cut out pictures of things and put them into what was called 'scrapbooks' back then. Saving silly things from these along with the good stuff we put in them. May those were dreams of what could be added to what we already had.

Yes, we can go online and go through products at these places. But there is something to be said for just sitting in a big old stuffed chair and slowly going from page to page.

Progress and technology are a good thing. It makes our life easier they say, saves time etc. Sometimes I wonder. It seems that people are busier than ever with never enough time.

What thing of the past do you miss?

Just stuff

2012-01-29T06:53:00.000-08:00

I guess I've been goofing off. Didn't realized I had posted in a couple days. I know I must have had some thing or idea to rattle about. Trouble is they usually come in my sleep and I forget them in the morning. Or, I'll lay awake and to lazy to get up and go jot down the thought.

As you read from Sherry's post, our sister Jodi got a new Chevy Cruz. Isn't it pretty.

I got to back it out of the driveway so she could take her Saturn out of the garage and park it in this spot. Her son gets the Saturn. Wouldn't mind having one of those myself, though I'm kind of addicted to my suburban. Like that higher seating vision thing.

The new Stephanie Plum movie is out and I hope to get to see it this week. I see where Beth liked it. I'm reading Janet Evanovich's "Viva Vegas" right now. Just started so not sure how it will hold up to the Plum books. Guess it's just wait and see. The Help was wonderful. Now to see that movie too.

Scanned some more slides the other day and posted them on my husbands family fb group. I'm not sure how his sister is going to react, hee hee. I know her daughter had once mentioned to Darla about putting up pictures and Darla told her to be careful, as you never know what my mother will find in all those old slides and pictures dad took. Well now they know the possibilities are endless. Back when, he was about the only one taking pictures. ;-)

You all have a good day.

I've been grounded for days!

2012-01-26T13:10:00.000-08:00

The sacrifices we make for our kids. My sons drivers side door window dropped down inside Monday. The dealership wanted $600 (Ithink that's what he said) to fix it. A local shop here would do it for $200 but not until tomorrow. So guess who's been stuck at home all week. You guessed it. He has our Suburban. Now we are not without a vehicle, just have one here that doesn't run properly. It coughs and sputters and chokes out. Hard to keep going so Jack is the only one to drive it and not very far. So any thought of shopping etc. is out of the question until after tomorrow. Can you say cabin fever?

I finished the book The Help. Very good book. Now to watch the movie and see how good that is. I was going to mention this before, but old timers you know. Now to decide which of the 70+ on the Kindle to read next. Maybe Janet Evanovich. Of course I could finish the paperback one I started. Decisions, decisions.

I can't believe people. I read this article this morning online where this guy in Chicago punted, yes I said punted, his kitten 15 to 18 feet and then signaled field goal. He laughed as the police arrested him for cruely and said "It's only a cat". What is wrong with people? It made me so mad I wish they could punt him. The cat was treated for injury (non-life threatening) and will be adopted to a better (I hope) family. I could just imagine the reaction of the many friends out here that have furry friends.

You all have a good evening.

Did I do this before?

2012-01-24T07:31:00.000-08:00

You know how you think you did something but it's bounced around in your head so many times you can't be sure. So just in case, you go ahead and hope you don't boor anyone. Well here goes.

My schooling was in some ways different from my friends. They all went through the same schools together while I took a 3 year side trip to a Catholic school. The thing was our district (township) went only through the 8th grade then we had to go into the city district for 9th through 12th. Well I rejoined my friends in 9th, as tuition was a burden on the parents.

In the city it was time for the beginning of selectives for us. I took a home ec (that's what girls did then) class and the sewing part was the worse class I have ever taken. There was no problem with the others, as coming from a Catholic school I had the advantage of being almost an entire year ahead on the subjects. But of course not home ec. The teacher seemed to have a prejudice for the 'country' kids. At least in the class period I had.

All beginners had to make an apron with a bib. I was so excited to learn and we bought all the supplies needed, and if I remember right, a very pretty pattern. Well I managed to followed the instructions she gave and got it all cut out. Even got it gathered. Now to assemble the bib to it and waist tie. It stumped me. Looking back with what I know now, it should have been easy. But no, I was stopped completely. I ask the teacher for help and was put off with "in a minute" on a daily basis. Needless to say the deadline for that step was not met and I was to stay after and work on it. I met with no success after school from her. One of the girls working after class (for extra credit and making her pompon skirt) started to help me and was reprimanded and threatened with a lower grade if she did that again. I went home that night and told mom I wanted to drop the class and why.

The next day she went to the principal and said her piece. They called in a couple of the girls who were staying after and also some in my class to verify my complaint. Well the jist of the story is I was allowed to go to study hall for the rest of the year yet was given a C for the class. I never even went back in that room to retrieve my supplies.

I never thought again about sewing until I got married and a machine came with the purchase of a vacuum cleaner. Fortunately I'm a stubborn gal and bought a pattern to make a dress from my new little girl. It was also fortunate that a neighbor just two houses down was a very experienced sewer and more than willing to help in anyway she could. There is still a lot about sewing I should know, but I never give up. Procrastinate some, lol, but keep plugging.

Well I hope this didn't send you nap taking. Guess we can't always remember if we repeat ourselves.

Now to get to work around here. Have a good day.

Sunday, Sunday

2012-01-22T13:00:00.000-08:00

Sunday is half over already. Where does the time go. Not happy with the weather here for sure. Drizzle today and icy rain forecast. Yuck. Please hurry spring.

Glad to know I'm not the only naive young women there was and that most are not ironing fans.

Seems like there is still a little trouble with comments now and then. Haven't been able to comment on Boston Boy's either. Sorry about that. Loved your slides of the auto show. If I haven't left a comment it's not because I don't want to. As it seems I'm not the only one having this problem I at least don't feel alone.

Received a letter reminding me it's time for my yearly vision exam. Since these glasses don't seem to be much good for anything but reading, I think the timing is great. Will call and make the appointment in the morning and hope they can make it quick.

Cousin Jim and Mary are still in Zion with another setback. They were doing a biopsy of the spleen and it bled too much so they had to remove it. He is in ICU for a day or two and then will go into a regular room. She doesn't know how much longer they will be but we pray this will be the last setback and complete healing will now take place. Thank you for the prayers you sent for them.

Well back to reading the Help. I know I should have finished it by now as it's a great book, but for some reason inconsequentials get in the way. You know, that feeding the man, laundry etc. I mean really. Priorities you know

Ironing, yuck!

2012-01-21T12:42:00.000-08:00

Remember a few days ago I told you there was a story about ironing. Well I don't know if I've told this before. Maybe when on spaces but here goes again.

As a new young bride (19) I wanted to be the best I could be. I think most of us feel that way. Wanting to do as much right as possible and please the new husband. Well, naive I was. Tending to believe what he told me. So, I ironed almost everything. Even the tee shirts were nice and wrinkle free. He said his grandma always did it and I wasn't going to be outdone by a poor little bent over lady. I think I was suckered in for about 3 months before I got the chance to ask her about this. Side story here, Jack lived with her as he ran away from home because of an abusive step-father. Well imagine the sheepish look on his face when the truth came out. Poor guys been paying for this every since. :-) Needless to say, the dryer is the best iron there is.

One of those nights.

2012-01-19T08:23:00.000-08:00

You know the ones. Where your mind won't shut down. You get to sleep and have one to get up once (or more) during the night and can't get back to sleep. Well that was a 2 in the morning and boy I hate when it happens. All sorts of stupid stuff running around up there keeping you awake. Silly stuff like how a show should have ended, why didn't this one make it on some show, how you could have done this or that with a project of some kind. What you think you would say to a certain person if you had the chance. What you heard someone say and how you should have reacted but the answer didn't come until right now. Something you would like to blog about but totally forget after you do finally fall asleep a half hour before it's time to get up. That was my night Wed. night. Took me two naps and a good nights sleep last night to get the fuzzy out. Why is it things like that (most totally unimportant) come up like that.

Still don't get it. You know the problem with leaving comments. Have only had this trouble with Nancy and Carole's sites. Sherry thinks a new browser might help, but then why isn't it doing it on others. Just doesn't make sense to me. I have no trouble on their second sites, just their home ones.

Tonight is pizza night. That's what the guys have on 'granny's night'. Well I don't think I'm going out in this cold weather, so I'll just snitch one piece for me. More snow and cold headed our way so I guess it's time to hibernate. Better check the supplies and make sure we're covered. I'm pretty sure we are, but better safe than sorry.

You all have a good day. Keep warm.

There's a Gremlin...

2012-01-17T11:59:00.000-08:00

in my washer or dryer. I know, you think it's the one who steals the socks. Nope. This one has a differenct agenda. He doesn't take anything. He gets his fun by turning the sleeve of my husbands shirt inside out. Just one sleeve mind you. I've made sure all sleeves are out when putting them in but when folding and hanging, there it is. One sleeve inside, the other out. Silly little fellow.

Well they just annouced that they got 1 million signatures for the recall of our Govenor. Since he only won with 1.2 million I would think he would get the message now. Guess where our Gov. is? Not here taking care of business, but off to NY to rake is some money. He's gone at least one day a week doing that instead of his job here. Doesn't say much for his commitment to WI. it seems to me. They also got more than enough to recall the Lt. Gov. and 4 Senators. You think their party will pay attention? I doubt it. Seems like political parties no longer pay attention to their consituients, just the money men.

Snowing again here, with freezing temps. following right behind. Guess our mild winter is over. It was good while it lasted though. Really enjoyed it. Hopefully since spring is just 63 (I think) days away it won't be a cold one and take it's time weatherwise.

I was able to get through to the sites yesterday. I haven't tried yet today but hope the glitches are over.

Well off to check you all out. Have a good day.

Time for a change.

2012-01-16T11:51:00.000-08:00

The picture that is. See, I'm already tired of the snow. One snow storm and out is good as far as I'm concerned. Thought this was a better look. You know, hoping to rush the spring weather, lol.

Sadly the Packers lost. They had a great run but if you don't catch the ball, and don't stop the other side, you sit home and contemplate next year. Good luck to the teams still playing.

I am totally stumped with what is going on with my visiting a few of my blogger friends. For some reason I can't get their site to work so I can read and comment. The site comes up and then just sits there. I can't scroll down to read or comment. Now they have 2 sites and so far have had no trouble there. At first thought maybe my desktop pc was acting up, but it did the same on the laptop. It's a puzzle for sure. So, Carole and Nancy, if any ideas on what it wrong and how I can read you posts I sure would appreciate it. I can get into Hollerwood and Admiral's but that's it. No trouble with other sites and hope it stays that way.

Help!

2012-01-15T17:48:00.000-08:00

For some reason I am having trouble visiting and commenting to anyone but Beth. I can go to her site, read teh post and comment but not anyone else. I get to their site and it either goes to a white screen or it won't move at all so I can read and comment. Any ideas anyone. Getting an answer on the help site is like looking for a needle in a haystack. Been this way for a few days now. I feel like I've been sent to the corner and not allowed to play.

Well sadly my Packers lost. They didn't play well so they really didn't deserve to go any farther. A two week layoff really doesn't help a team much and we all worried about that. Guess we had a right to worry. Good luck to the rest of the teams and hope the best teams win.

Off to read before bed. Have a good rest of the night.

Happy Birthday

2012-01-14T06:24:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to out daughter

Danielle!

We are so very proud of her. She hasn't let the trouble of life keep her back. Went back to school and earned her BA and is working with special ed children in a school district. Her charge is an autisic boy and it has given her another insight into what others must deal with. Though some days are real rough and others good, she gets excited when the young man has a great day. Her tales of her days make us all realized how lucky we are to have happy healthy children.

It seems to be the week for birthdays. My nephew Trent's was Thur., a good friends (who just lost his wife, sad to say) is also today, and I see Carole son also has a birthday. Happy Birthday to all. Danielle's husband has set up a party at the little bar up the street for 8 and put it on fb. Being the comedian she is Danielle said she didn't know if she could make it, lol. We have the fire dept. Christmas Party at 5, with dinner at 6 and entertainment afterward. If it's not done by 8 we will leave for the little bar.

You all have a good day.

Not bad.

2012-01-13T07:55:00.000-08:00

The snow that is. About 4 inches. It's the roads that people forget about and don't slow down. You would think after living in the state for so long they would remember. Not so much!

Jared took Carson to Rockford Ill. last night to the Miranda Lambert concert. Since the news and people of fb were all saying the roads were awful I didn't sleep much until I knew they were home, after 12. She had a great time and told her dad it was the "best night of her life". Then she's only 11 so I'm thinking she has many more ahead of her. Doesn't she look happy?

Jack did his thing this morning.

See, it doesn't look too bad.

From the tracks you can see it stopped around 12 as that's when the car pulled in.

I'm sure the neighbor, (Danielle) isn't happy though, lol.

Well it's over...

2012-01-12T13:21:00.000-08:00

The lovely weather that is. Yesterday Darla was sitting on her deck with the dogs and a drink, and today the snow is coming down. It was so nice while it lasted. Now I suppose we have to let the snow people have their fun too. It will be tough, but I'll be happy for them.

Tonight is suppose to be 'granny's night' but I'm not feeling it. Not anxious to go out in the snow, and since it's still has a few hours before it ends, I'll just stay in. Have snacks, food, books and plenty else to keep busy with. Even nothing if I don't want to. Hubby is even reading. Read 3 James Patterson books then went to the garage where there is a box full and brought in 4 Louie Lamour books. With the ability to keep in touch with the world with these marvelous machines, I guess we're all set.

Granny's night is usually pizza for supper and that will continue anyway. Not in the cooking mood either. Must be the weather, lol.

Well the dryer just stopped so had better get to the clothes before I have to iron them. I'm sure you'll have an idea what I think of that (there is a story there for later). Only use that thing when sewing unless it's a dressy piece of clothing. Since we don't go to places needing them much, it's rare to have to iron.

Have a nice evening. Keep warm where it's cold and cool where it's warm.

Back Better...

2012-01-11T09:18:00.000-08:00

..but I'm tired. Not sleeping well with the back hurting and was looking forward to a good nights sleep last night (you know, not having to get up a hundred times also). Well almost got it. Was jolted awake a 3 this morning with the phone ringing. This always scares people and with Jack's mother living alone and set up with life alert it did just that to us. Thank fully it wasn't he,r but it was the Fire Dept. They needed him to come to the scene of a house fire and take pictures. He made it home at 9. Fortunately, no one was hurt. All the residents and animals got out safely. Unfortunately, the house seems to be a total loss.

Dept. has been busy in the last 24 hours. We had a funeral visitation last night and coming home we saw dozens of red and blue lights ahead. Coming up to the scene of a car accident but couldn't see how bad it was due to the two lanes of traffic and all the emergency vehicles. Then heard they was another one later that night. Haven't seen or heard a word on either the news or morning paper, and Jack said no one mentioned it at the station either. Hopefully that means no one was hurt, or at least hurt bad.

Been so spoiled with all this nice weather and now that it going to be over. Always new the snow would come but still don't look forward to it. Of course some are and I hope they enjoy it. They have waited some time.

Now to get my act together around here and do something constructive. The list is so long I may have to cut them up and draw them from a hat to know where to start.

Have a good day.

Better!

2012-01-09T17:22:00.000-08:00

Been a tough couple of days but the back is beginning to feel better. Bought a couple of those heat things to put on it and they seem to be doing the trick. They really get hot though. Moving has been quite a chore so didn't get to here. You know how it is. You can't sit, stand or lay. Today is much better. Even ventured out to finally get my husband his Christmas present (he finally decided what he wanted). Here it is.

It fits, lol.

Now he won't have to reach 'up' to use his computer.

Did buy two plastice mats for the computer chairs. My old one was cracking and wheels getting stuck. Unfortunately I forgot the other thing I wanted to go for. One of those lights to attach to my kindle cover for nightitime reading. Guess another trip will be in the horizon. :-) Besides, I have a Kohls gift card to spend too.

Off to heat up again. Do not want it to tighten up again.

You all take care.

Sunny Saturday

2012-01-07T07:31:00.000-08:00

So far anyway. I just love this weather. A bit afraid we might get dumped on big one of these days though. Do feel a little sorry for those whose winter business rely on snow. Just a little though, ;-).

Did some mending yesterday. A pair of pants for Deedee and two tops of mine. One, a pj top that the cuff needed fixing and one a brand new shirt whose seam came undone. It really irks me the shoddy work you find at times. Still and all, I plan to see what I can find at Kohls for my gift card. Hopefully today, as no big plans until tonight. Have a dinner at the horseshoe club for the season's end of Monday night horseshoes.

You know how the least little move can go wrong. Well yesterday after my shower I must have turned or bent the wrong way when drying and pulled something as my back has been hurting ever since. Sit awhile, stand awhile, walk awhile. All those things you do to try and loosen it up did not help. Sleeping last night was miserable and contrary to their ads, Tylenol extra strength did absolutely nothing to help. I don't know how many times I had to get up and move around. Hoping for a better day, or going out shopping or for dinner is not going to be much fun. May a long ride in the car with the heated seats would help. Would try a heating pad, but someone borrowed it and haven't seen it sense.

Well that's it for now. Have to get up and move.

You all have a great day.

Ahh! Wednesday.

2012-01-04T14:27:00.000-08:00

Already the middle of the week. Where do the days go? Still cleaning files but a break now and then.

Decided to do something I should have done when I got my Kindle. Read the PDF file on how to operate it. Have read 2 books and now on to the instructions, lol. Better late than never they say.

Went over check into my WP site. It's been since March that I was last there. Couldn't hardly believe that. It's definitely much easier here. I guess that's why I forgot all about it.

Not much else going on, so this is short and sweet.

You have a good evening.

Good start!

2012-01-02T14:22:00.000-08:00

Go BadgersGo!

Well the new year is here and I kind of think it started off on the path with the Packer win. Now if the Badgers can pull off the same thing it will be a really good start.

Can you believe someone would be so terrible they would go around setting cars on fire like is happened in Cal. How could anyone be so awful? I just don't understand people.

Had a nice New Year Eve. Had dinner and listened to some music at the Moose. Then home early and in bed watching the tv. Safe and sound.

Used up my gift card for my kindle getting books so when at the store for other things, picked up another for myself. Makes it easier to avoid adding to my charge account on Amazon. Have a ton of books on it already so should be good for some time. When needed I'll just go get another one. Shopko, like a lot of stores, has a kiosk with gift cards for just about anything.

Been cleaning the filing cabinet. Didn't realize it kept me away for a couple days. Still have some to do. It's amazing what you file away and forget about that you don't need anymore. About to wear out the shredder.

Well the game is on so I'll catch you all later.

Have a good night.

Out with the Old and In with the New...

2011-12-31T06:53:00.000-08:00

...Year that is of course. With the exception of all the shenanigans going on politically, both local and nationally, I think it hasn't been a bad year. Though sil is still looking for a job as are so very many in this land and they lost their home that is the downside. They moved next door and we're loving that. The son whose hand was punctured in the cnc machine has complete and full recovery of it. Danielle got her Bachelors Degree. Aaron got his exceptance to Plateville that he wanted. We all seem to be healthy. The grandkids are all doing wonderful in school. Sisters families and hubby's families all seem to be doing well too. There is always blessings along with troubles. They are what you count. Let the troubles make you stronger and fade away and take the blessings and forge ahead.

Our prayer and hope for the coming year is that Jim finally conquers the Leukemia and he and Mary get to come home. They have been there 7 months and I know they so miss their home and family. She has such a positive attitude and faith, as does Jim, that I just know God will see fit to give them their dream.

Hoping and praying your New Year is a wonderful one. Full of love and blessings for you and yours.

GOD BLESS!

May you feel the joy of another New Year

Bonding your family and friends together

In a circle of love, peace and happiness

Yahoo!

2011-12-30T05:40:00.000-08:00

Doctor visit was a really good one. Now you know I see 2. My general one every six months, and the one they sent me to because of the stoke of my optic nerve. Well I told you of my 10 lb. loss from the time I saw the one 6 mos. ago. I had forgot I had been down 5 then. Well yesterday the screen had the weight from the second dr. and are you ready. Totally I'm down 15 lbs. for the whole year. I'm so happy and yes, I plan to keep on working for more. I have been pleasantly surprised by both drs. as they both told me to enjoy the holidays and not worry about the weight too much. I would so like to be down another 15 next year.

So guess what I got for my birthday ? Two boxes of Chocolate Covered Cherries. LOL Yes, good news from the drs. and help with the 'enjoy the holidays' advice. Fortunately I'll get help with those. Jack and Carson will surely help.

No snow here yet but have had icy roads the last two mornings. Snow predicted but not too much here at the bottom of the state. Maybe an inch they say. That's enough for me. Hopefully it gets better as the day goes on. I would like to take the things left here from Christmas to those who left it. Just don't want to travel icy roads.

Day before yesterday hubby took the sub for an oil change. Well that was the most expensive oil change in history I think. They found the water pump leaking and all totally it was $585. Hubby said this may be a sign we may have to trade it in. When all warranties are gone and it starts to need things it gets tough. It's just that it has been so nice without a car payment for over a year you hate to do it. Oh well, that's the joys of owning things I guess.

Well you all have a nice day. Keep safe and God Bless!

It's Not Fair!

2011-12-29T06:27:00.000-08:00

No one should have to have doctor's appointment on their birthday. It's just not right. I'll definitely remember to be sure never to okay that again. At least it's the last one for this year. Hope I didn't gain to much over Christmas. Having that 10 lb. loss when at the Dr. last week was so nice I tried to be good to make sure it stayed that way for this one. This is the Dr. who wanted that much gone, so keep your fingers crossed.

What's the plans you have for New Years Eve? My kids plan on staying home this year (at least as far as I know now). We're going to the Moose of course, for the dinner they have every year. Don't plan on staying long after. They are having entertainment so will see. Still are going to be home early before all the crazies start leaving the bars.

With each New Year comes hope.

This year make every day count

by taking one step each day

on a journey of kindness

Love and compassion

towards your fellow man.

Look back at the close of day

and know you made a difference.

A wonderful weekend!

2011-12-26T16:47:00.000-08:00

The weather has been wonderful. Danielle came bouncing in the door in a tank top and pj pants exclaiming how she loved a green Christmas. I think her exact words were "This is the best Christmas ever." I'm thinking she's not fond of snow and ice. LOL Well neither am I, but it just didn't seem right all that 40+ degree weather and no snow. But hey, I can live with it. :-)

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve with the family. More food that we could all eat, a few drinks ;-). Really! Well maybe a couple people had an extra one or two, but really, no one really went overboard. Everyone was happy with their gifts and the euchre game was a success. We never got over to Sherry's I'm sad to say. We didn't really get to the gifts before 5 and with all the fun and visiting suddenly the time was gone.

I got a nice cover for my kindle and gift card for it along with a gift card for Kohl's (love that store) and one for the Crackle Barrel. That made Nicole's face light up. She just loves that place so I'm thinking that look was a prayer that Grandma will take her when she goes. Grandma probably will. I can't look at the card without seeing that look, lol.

Cousin Mary and Jim had wonderful visits with their kids at Zion as Jim can't come home yet. He has been in and out of the hospital, but on a good note, he was allowed to be with Mary this weekend. That is a good sign.

To top it all off, the Packers won again.

I hope everyone had a good holiday weekend and your all resting up.

May the coming New Year

Bring you good luck, good health

And happiness knocking at your door.

Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T05:05:00.001-08:00

My the spirit of Christmas
Fill you with joy
As you remember the manger
and a new little boy
Who was born just to save us
... And to show us God's love
That surrounds and protects us
Shines down from above.

A very very Merry Christmas to you all from our family to you. God Bless You All!

Happy Dance!

2011-12-23T05:12:00.000-08:00

Doctors' visit was a good one. Results of all blood test were really good, check-up good and the best of all-----10 lbs lighter. She said keep up the good work but don't let it get in the way of enjoying the holidays.

We put up the curtains and trashed the old ones. Then we went through our old VHS tapes and took most of them and put them in a big plastic container out of the way. This made room for the dvd's in their place. Found some we had forgotten all about. The 50th Wedding Anniversary of my Mom and Dad, plays Danielle was in, and one that says Aaron so we're going to check them out. There is also some with no labels to check and see what they are.

Now to get the place in shape for the big day Sat. Have the Italian beef all ready and meatballs and sauce all set to heat up. Just have to make the pies and since I like them fresh for the day will do those first thing Sat. morning. Kids will all be bringing dishes to pass so it will, as usual, be more food that we can possibly eat. LOL

Wishing you love and happiness

At this holy time of year.

A time for caring and sharing

With ones you hold dear.

Merry Christmas and God Bless!

The Mood Returned.

2011-12-21T16:04:00.000-08:00

Well I did do the cookies today. Chocolate Chip, Double Chocolate Chunk and Sugar Cookies. Now I have to frost the Sugar ones. The kids want to help so I'll keep them tightly contained till Fri.

Have a Doctors appointment tomorrow. Regular checkup and keeping fingers crossed all continues as well as it has been. You know how it is as you get older. Don't feel any different and no aches and pains, so hopefully all stays the same. Have one more next Thursday with the one who put me on the Plavix. He never seems to find anything and just says come back in a year. Hope that continues too.

I can't believe what I did today. I went to the store and bought new curtains and rods. These old ones have been here forever and getting pretty worn. Well I picked out what I wanted and when I got home realized they were not the same color. In the store light they looked so similar so had to run back and exchange a couple. I really think it's awful that they charge by the panel now instead of pairing them. Anything to take more of your money.

Been kind of drizzly here today but not bad out. 37 when I went to the store and noticed the gas actually dropped to $2.99. Been quite some time since it went below $3. Wonder how long that will last.

You all have a good night.

Tuesday trouble

2011-12-20T07:47:00.000-08:00

Was getting things ready to make some cookies. When getting the pans the shelf in the cupboard feel apart. Those little pegs they use to hold up the shelves are not the best things. This is the fourth time they have given out. Well Jack has had enough. He brought in two sticks and drilled them right into where the pegs go. Solid now. Hope that's the end. Trouble is. I'm no longer in the mood. May have to force myself, but it's not looking good. I have my shopping done, cards sent, tree up and still don't feel the Christmac spirit. Don't know why. Maybe it's because there is no snow but I really don't want that either.

May your holiday be filled

With good friends and family.

May the sound of laughter echo

Into the New Year.

Wonderful Day!

2011-12-18T07:18:00.000-08:00

Danielle receiving her Bachelors degree Cum Laude!

What a great day yesterday. We went to the granduations ceremonies at Concordia College to seek our wonderful daughter in one of her great achievements. If your on fb, there are more pictures and Darla is now putting up the videos she took. It was a long but wonderful day. We stopped for supper and the Quaker Quick and Lube and that too was marvelous. Mike's parents rode with us and they really enjoyed the day. Her friends threw a surprise get-together for her at the little bar up the street. Music, dancing, family and friends helping her celebrate. She was having a great time when we left.

Todays plans are watching the Packer game, of course, and then to Darla and Jims for a little Christmas get together with their kids. It is getting so hard for all the kids to visit with all the relatives on Christmas and Christmas Eve. You know as each adds a spouse there are other relatives to consider.

Well must go find something for breakfast. Late start today.

I'm so disgusted...

2011-12-15T06:13:00.000-08:00

...with people. Your filming a concert or something and they have absolutely no decency to stay out of the way. They walk right in front, some even stand there, and can't even say excuse me. The program last night was wonderful. It was divided into three groups, 6th grade, 7&8th grades, and Chamber Choir. Needless to say, Nicole being in the 8th grade, it was the only one where people had no respect for people taking pictures or filming. I actually had to say "hey" to get one to move and the man behind me told someone "people are trying to get pictures here", before more came trotting down. Some were even little thier little kids run up and down the steps. It seems like everytime I try to get a film of one of the kids people have done this. It's ruined almost every performance I've filmed.

Well now that I've go that off my chest I have to say the concert was wonderful.

The kids did a great job. There were some regular Christmas songs, novelty songs, etc. You can see the really like and respect their teacher through their performance. I know he's a good one as I worked with him when at school. The kids all loved him and were sad when he moved up to the middle/high school level. The previous teacher up there was not very good and the kids were dropping choir faster than a hot potato. The choir is growing again now that he's there.

Will try to get some parts up but not thrilled with having to go through YouTube. I don't do YouTube.

Best laid plans.

2011-12-14T05:33:00.000-08:00

You know how they go. Well ours went. Didn't get the chance to go shopping yesterday, so planned for today. Nope, not a chance. Danielle's car isn't done yet so ours is off to school with her. It's a good thing our plans aren't carved in stone, and being retired, we don't have go anywhere on a schedule most of the time.

Went to Carson's concert last night and that was interesting. The music was great, when they could finally get it going. Was surprised that the band, orchestra and choir was all done at the same time. Where I use to work the band concert was on a separate night of the choirs. Anyway, as they switched from one to the other there was too much confusion as who was to go where. Then the kids kept talking and it took the teachers at little time to get them quiet. Then the cd player music backup wouldn't work properly and they had to stop and start a few times. The didn't use the band or orchestra as it would have drowned out the choir considering how close together everything was. Finally they gave up and went on without it. Took Nicole with us and she was shocked at the way things went. They must come in quietly and in an orderly fashion. She said her director would have a fit, lol. Funny how different schools do things. We'll see tonight. Hopefully I can get a good video, but not sure if I can put it up. Sometimes they don't want you too. You always have parents that get upset at such things, so will see if there is any request not to.

Well since we won't be going shopping today either, may we can make some cookies.

You all have a good day.

On Christmas Day,

May you find the child within you.

Make it a magican time.

Tuesday doings.

2011-12-13T06:00:00.000-08:00

What to do today? What ever running I have to do had better be done today as it's supposed to rain all day tomorrow even though the temp is going to be mid 40's. So we're going to finish that last present buying and I have a prescription that has to be filled. I have to have them fax the doc as I only have one left and don't see him until the 29th.

Carson's concert is tonight and I have the video camera all charged up and ready to go. Taking Nicole with us then will ask if Carson wants to go to Nicole's tomorrow night. I think the kids get a charge out of seeing how other schools do things. The only thing is it's easier to take Nicole than Carson. She just lives next door and can hop right in the car. We have to go into town to get Carson and take her back, but hey, it's only gas and a little time.

Enjoy your day.

Lead heavenly star

Towards a new tomorrow

Filled with love, peace and joy.

Some Progress

2011-12-12T11:13:00.000-08:00

Have all the groceries needed for now and through the holidays (I hope). Now to just finish the last of the present shopping and I'm all set.

My daughter-in-law, her twin sister and her mother, along with the help of their kids spent the weekend making 20 different cookies. This is their 9th year of doing this I believe. They put up the pictures on fb and oh do all those cookies look good. Gained 5lbs just viewing them.

Went and had the (vampires as Jack calls them) take my blood for my 2 doctors visits I have this month. Hopefully it will be the only ones for another year. Still will have the eye doc visit to do, but that is usually in Feb. Think I will need new glasses this time. With the exception of reading book and staring at this screen, I see better without them. I noticed gas station signs, road signs etc are all clearer if I take them off. So is televison. I mean when you have to take them off to read the questions on Jeopardy it's time for a change.

You all have a good rest of the day.

May every path we tread this Christmas time lead us to peace.

I love this!

2011-12-11T13:57:00.000-08:00

A Wisconsin Merry Christmas to you all!

I don't know who came up with this but I thought it was cute. I hope they make Christmas Cards like that. I'm sure they would be a big seller up here. May have to make it my heading picture. Watching the game at this time and they are starting out with a bang. Hope it keeps up.

I heard there was a lovely lady who is having a birthday today. Happy Birthday Admiral!

I saw those shiney floors of Carole's and had to shade my eyes. I wonder if she makes house calls. Hmmmm!

Nothing else going on here, but then there usually isn't on Packer Sunday. So I'll let you all get back to whatever it is your doing.

Have a good afternoon.

Decorations

2011-12-09T06:33:00.000-08:00

So love seeing everyone's pictures of their decorations and those in the stores. I just love decorations anyway. One of the best things about Chistmas is all the lovely colors, lights and ornaments. I would love to buy so many but, of course, that's not practical. I didn't notice after having all (I thought) I am missing my little snowmen. Three little guys I used to sit in front of my computer. I don't remember even seeing the box when getting out all the other decorations. Now that is going to bother me until the tree is taken down and put away so I can see if they're still there.

I did come across some I never use and one that has never been opened. Donated them to the Moose for raffles to benefit the kids parties. We were there when they went and I had to laugh. One fellow said this was his wife's present for the year. Now it was cute, but I think he had better rethink that, lol. Seems like we cut back on decorating every year. I suppose everyone does sooner or later. You accumulate so much until it gets to be overwhelming to put it all out. Like I've said before, Jack even wants to downsize the tree, and a number of friends and relatives have done just that this year. I suppose I'll give in sooner or later. Trying for the later, ;-).

Have a good day.

Merry Christmas.

Gettin' there!

2011-12-08T07:10:00.000-08:00

Making progress on the Christmas shopping. Only 3 left to get. Wrapped all those I've got. Hope to be done be the weekend. Then I can concentrate on the groceries for both everyday and for the family get-together.

Time to get the video camera charged up for the annual school concerts. At least I think there will be more than one. I know of the one for Nicole but not sure of Carson's school. Never had one there when Alyssa went, but then she wouldn't have been in choir as she didn't care for it. Guess I better hit their web site and see if there is one. Nicole's is Wednesday so had better get crackin'.

Pretty quiet around here. Not much going on. Didn't make any points with granddaughter when we put up the tree. She wanted to help. But hey, had to take advantage of when Jack was in the mood to get it down.

Going to start reading "The Help" as soon as I get all this holiday planning under control. I hear it's a good one and want to devote as much time as possible to it.

Have a good day.

Merry Christmas to you.

"If everything is under control, you are going to slow." ---Mario Andretti

Finally!

2011-12-06T11:42:00.000-08:00

He did it. Yup, he went and brought in the tree and decorations. I didn't nag at all, but it was hard.

My Angels are standing watch over us.

I also have 5 on the tree along with the Angel on top too.

Now my list from the previous post is complete. Guess it's time to make a new list.

No snow here yet and I hope it holds off until I finish my shopping. Want to get it done this week. 5 left and the ones I have are wrapped. Now that the tree is up I can put them under there.

That's about it for here. Hope your having a good day.

"The most important things happen when you stop looking for them." ---Phil Donahue

Sunday plans

2011-12-04T05:46:00.000-08:00

First of all. Yeah Badgers. Now get to work and plug up those mistakes and tighten up the defense. Oregon is tough they don't take anybody lightly. And.......

GO PACKERS!

Now on to today. Breakfast at the Moose as it's the 1st Sunday of the Month.

Hopefully I can finally talk Scrooge into getting the tree and decorations down.

Pizza for lunch or supper, who knows.

Watching, rooting and praying for a Packer win.

Finishing "The Valcourt Heiress" by Catherine Coulter. It's taking me forever as life gets in the way.

I think that's enough for today. Tomorrow I must get my act in gear and get organized for the yearly family gathering. Plan my grocery list and get all the good stuff. We usually have a "potluck" type of affair on Christmas Eve. Years ago we would all gather at one house (Mom & Dad's) until that got too small and then at Sherry's. Eventually that too got quite crowded. As with life, changes were made and we all got together with our respective families as they grew also. This year Sherry would like another group thing, which would be fun. She suggested about 5 or 6, but I doubt we can do it that soon. Just won't be able to get there that early. Most of the kids come in the afternoon and the rest wander in periodically. By 5 or 6 almost all are here and the presents can be attacked. Finally as the grandkids say. Then some have to trot off to other family gatherings and the rest of us sit and talk and play games. Usually have a family Euchre challenge, lol. Jim has to work until 3 so he and Darla won't even get here much before 4:30. Adam sometimes doesn't get here before 7 and not sure about Steph. She may have to work too. Will be checking on that. Jake and Nicole and the boys have a number of places they stop at and I can't remember when they get here. Since they have the smallest kids, we wait to open presents until they come. We will get there sometime, just not sure when.

So far so good. Have my annual checkup in 2 1/2 weeks and have been working on the weight loss thing like a good girl for a change. So far have lost just what I was told to. Now for a few lbs. more and really make the doc happy. Now if I can just slap my hands away from all the holiday goodies and I can keep it up even after.

"Let him who would move the world first move himself." --- Socrates

Yeah, it's Friday!

2011-12-02T08:28:00.000-08:00

Well that picture will have to do. Still can't find the one I want so took Beth's advice and did the google thing.

Paring down list of Christmas presents I still have to get. It's the adults and older grandchildren that are giving me the hardest time. You say, money or gift cards? More than likely. Now if I can get "Scrooge" to bring in the tree I'll be more in the spirit. I'm thinking some granddaughters persuasion may just be in order.

Have to use all weapons at my disposal. hee hee

Daughters car went to pot. Nice timing right. She needs a new engine. A new car would be nice, but lack of funds and only one working kind of puts the damper on that. So the engine is the least expensive. Her wonderful sister has put the money she needs into an account for her. Jack is trying to get his blazer running decently incase she needs it in the mean time. It has hiccups quite often. He's thinking fuel pump and that is in the gas tank on it. Fun huh? Seems like everything always needs to be done at the same time.

Yearly doctors appts. this month so will be going to what Jack calls "the bloodsuchers" for labs next week and then wait and see what the doctors say about them. Hopefully all will continue to be okay.

Best get going and see what else I can accomplish today. Hope your day is a good one.

"Sometimes when you sacrifice something precious, you're not really losing it. You're just passing it on to somebody else." Mitch Albom

A start

2011-12-01T06:44:00.000-08:00

Finally changed the background. Now to find the picture I want for the blog and I'll be all set.

You know those annoying calls we get, even when on the 'Do Not Call" lists. Well I check the caller ID for the numbers. Got quite a surprise the other day. The ID actually said "Phone Scam". I have never seen that before. I mentioned it to my son and he said somebody at his work was telling them the same thing. He wasn't sure he believed it then. Now he does. Even if it doesn't come up that way I never answer a number I don't know. My only problem is, sometimes it says "no data" and I worry about it being Jack's mom. I guess I shouldn't because she always leaves a message if there's no answer.

Picked up a few more presents yesterday. One was for an Angel Tree at the Moose. I'm sure you have them in your area. Trees with little angels on them for a boy or girl and the age. Then the Salvation Army takes and distributes them. Still have to get one for a little girl, but thought I would take one of the granddaughters with me to pick something out. They would be a better judge than me. The angel I have is for a 10 yr. old. Carson should be able to help me with that.

No snow here yet. Getting it north of here. It can stay away for awhile as far as I'm concerned. But then Mother Nature never has paid attention to what I want, lol.

Well, off to see if I can find the right picture.

"Only one man in a thousand is a leader of men. The other 999 follow women." Groucho Marx

Well Darn.

2011-11-29T05:12:00.000-08:00

Hopefully this will work. The picture showed up when I viewed it. Hopefully it shows up now. Just sending the picture itself.

Hopefully the language doesn't offend too much, but it is funny. If nothing else you can start the day with a laugh.

I am having trouble getting into the spirit of Christmas. At least in the shopping area. I think if we would just get the tree up and decorations it would help, but I live with scrooge. He won't get the stuff from the garage (all too big and heavy for me) until Dec. 10. I just wish I had the room in the house to store it all, then I could drag it out.

Cold here and I think it's now going to stay that way. Guess there is suppose to be snow Sat. I'm not looking forward to that.

Have a good day.

Not sure if this is really true, but funny.

2011-11-28T16:06:00.000-08:00

Sorry about the language at the end. No way for fix it or it would spoil the whole thing. A friend sent it to me and even though she was told it was true we wonder.

Carnation Milk

65 Years Ago.

A little old lady from Wisconsin had worked in and around her family dairy farms since she was old enough to walk, with hours of hard work and little compensation.

When canned Carnation Milk became available in grocery stores in the 1940s, she read an advertisement offering $5,000 for the best slogan.

The producers wanted a rhyme beginning With 'Carnation Milk is best of all. '

She thought to herself, I know everything there is to know about milk and dairy farms.

I can do this!

She sent in her entry, and several weeks later, a black car pulled up in front of her house.

A large man got out, knocked on her door and said, "Ma'am,.....The president of Carnation milk absolutely LOVED your entry.....So much, in fact, that we are here to award you $1,000 even though we will not be able to use it for our advertisements!"

He did, however, have one printed up to hang on his office wall.

True story!!!

Sunday, Sunday.

2011-11-27T06:57:00.000-08:00

I haven't quite figured out what to do with today. No football games. Packers and Badgers have already played and WON. I guess I could watch the Bears and hope they lose, lol. Hey, I'm a Packer fan and rooting for them is real difficult.

Poor Nicole has to take the bus to school now. Danielle's car is on the fritz so Mike either has to take or she has to use the truck. She usually takes her to school as it's on her way but she has to leave earlier now. Poor baby. She has to get up and out about 15 minutes earlier.

Have finally done some Christmas shopping. Have the great-grandkids done, and Nicole, Danielle, Mike, Austin and Sandy. Jack gave Aaron a rifle for hunting so I guess that is his Christmas present. Now for the rest of them. Giving money to Jake and his wife. They need new tires so what little we can give will sure help them. So that leaves Steph, Jack, Jacky (I know I still call him that), Jared, Carson Alyssa and Allie. Should be a snap right. LOL I think the tree will go up Saturday. Jack is still trying to talk me into a table top tree, but I like my big tree and not quite ready to give in yet.

Well off to find out what to do with today.

You all have a good one.

The Quiet.....

2011-11-25T07:03:00.000-08:00

...is over. The hunters are back and without any success. Jack saw a few but had no shot and I guess no one else saw anything. It's so nice to have them home all safe and sound. The minor downside---the tv had been off from 9:30 last Fri. till about 9:30 Wed. morning during the day. No longer. I don't think it's been off at all since, with the exception of sleep and not being home, lol. Funny how one can fill the time without it and others, not so much.

Had a wonderful Thanksgiving with Darla, Jim and Jared yesterday. Watch the Packers win and a marvelous dinner. So much so, that we naturally overdid it. Couldn't even manage a piece of pie after. Split it in half and brought it home. Was really late before I could even think about it.

Anyone do the Black Friday shopping thing? I just don't see the real need. Guess I'm just not the standing forever, waiting in line, pushing each other type. There is nothing out there in the stores that is worth all that hassle to me. I think also that if you use a credit card for purchases it diminishes the size of the savings you get if you end up paying interest for any length of time. As few people can pay the whole balance each month you lose some of the advantage.

Have a good day.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T05:22:00.000-08:00

I am so thankful for all the wonderful people I have met here in blogland. You all have brought such joy and fun to my online experience. I'm praying you all have a wonderful day.

I'm thankful for all my family and friends, both close and far.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU ALL!

I am exhausted.

2011-11-22T14:01:00.000-08:00

Darla picked me up and we went shopping at 9:30 this morning. I have only been home for about a half hour. We went from store to store and found a few things for Christmas then for a late lunch. I haven't been on my feet that long since I retired. Poor things are just smokin'. It wasn't raining when we left but by the time we headed for home it was. Not a hard one though, just a nice little one.

You remember I've been going through closets looking for a scrapbook. Well I went through some old purses, and lo and behold, found a book or two. As I hardly ever go anywhere without one I was surprised to find the unread material still there. Always have on in the glove compartment and usually one in my purse (when I carry one). Now brings me to last night. We went to the funeral and after they had a luncheon for the family and friends at the Moose. When we left I drove Sherry home and realized I didn't have my purse. A quick call assured me it was still there and I had to go retrieve it. Well, they all laughed of course, and asked how a woman could forget such a thing. I informed them that as I hardly ever carry it there I wasn't used to grabbing it when I leave. I'm certainly glad that that was where I left it. Could hav been disasterous elsewhere.

I think maybe I will take a late nap. You all have a good evening.

May you all have a wonderful Thankgiving!

"Too bad all the people who know how to run the country are busy driving taxicabs and cutting hair."

---George Burns---

Manic Monday

2011-11-21T06:21:00.000-08:00

Been out and about already. Ran to the grocery store and picked up all the things I need to make pies for Thanksgiving. 7 a.m. is the perfect time to go. Hardly a soul there. Bedding to wash and a little load I didn't do the other day, and probably numerous things I forgot about. Then the funeral this afternoon.

Now does she look like a dedicated deer hunter?

I will be interested to see if she will want to do it again.

We came out of the visitation last night and across the street were some deer in an empty lot, just lolling around knowing they are perfectly safe in the middle of town. Then Darla almost hit one on her way home as it darted right across the highway in front of her. I think the guys are hunting in the wrong place, hee hee. I don't even know if they seen any. They never call so always have to wait and see if they come home with one. Though, I'm sure if Carson got one Jared would put it up, but she would have to pick up the gun first, lol.

Well I guess I had better get with and onto the rest of the laundry. You all have a great day.

"I was the first woman to burn my bra---it took the fire department four days to put it out."---Dolly Parton

It's so quiet.

2011-11-19T07:49:00.000-08:00

Though it's nice for little bit, it will be nice when they get back. Like the peace and quiet temporarily but always miss the people. We joke about bugging each other but sure happy we have them to have fun with.

Got some hints for Christmas present and may head out to get some today or at least sometime before they get back.

A dear friend passed the other day. She was the mother of my cousins wife. A great little lady of 84. Just a tiny bit of a thing and full of fun. They found her gone sitting at her kitchen table. She was just about to go to her daughters in Florida for the winter. We had just seen her a week ago yesterday at the Moose for dinner. She was her usual chipper self. It was quite a shock to say the least.

Well I wonder what Carson is thinking about her first day deer hunting. She was all excited to go but somehow I don't think she will want to next year. I must say, she is willing to give things a try. It's just that she has such sensitive personality.

Have a good day.

"The principle difference between a cat and a lie is that a cat only has nine lives." --Mark Twain--

They're gone.

2011-11-18T08:59:00.000-08:00

The hunters have head for the north woods. Would you believe without even a good-bye. Yup, they did. They were waiting for son and grandson and when they got here they made sure everything was packed (double-checked), climbed in and off they went. I was doing up breakfast dishes and came out to see if son had shown up and say good-bye to them. No one was there. So a text to the hubby that said "WELL GOOD-BYE! Shortly a sheepish phone call with an I'm Sorry. Got all caught up in the readiness.

Now to decide what NOT to do first, lol. There's cleaning and laundry, sorting and tossing, organizing and other stuff like that. Wait, there's also shopping and wrapping, blogging and fb, reading and tv, sewing and scrapbooking. Now those sound like much more fun and interesting. Ah the choices. I know you know just which group will get the most attention ;-).

Have a good day.

"A mouse in her room woke Miss Downd,

Who was frightened and screamed very loud.

Then a happy thought hit her---

To scare off the critter,

She sat up in be and meowed."

---Edward Lear---

Finished....

2011-11-17T12:25:00.000-08:00

"Water for Elephants" that is. It was very good and yes I would recommend it. Especially if the circus every interested you. It backtracks some and I thought that would bother me, as I don't usually care for that in a book. But it makes sense as you read it and the story wouldn't quite be the same without it. Quite the insight into the lives of circus people and what really went on in some of them.

Well the guys are gathering up all their stuff to leave for the "Big Hunt". I sure hope they've got everything as I'm not delivering forgotten items. No, not a meanie, just wouldn't know where the heck I'd have to take it. LOL

Hopefully I can get some of the things done that I've put off too long. Then again I could just enjoy a lot of reading. After all, I have all those books I downloaded to my kindle and a few paperbacks I haven't read yet. Hmmmmm! Decision, decisions. Guess I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. :-)

Have good rest of the day.

"The charity that is a trifle to us can be precious to others." Homer

What?

2011-11-16T05:32:00.000-08:00

Where the heck did Tuesday go? It was just Monday for the crying out loud. Must have been that book. I started reading 'Water for Elephants' and just realized I'm already half way through it. So if you don't see me tomorrow either it's probably because I'm doing the other half. Have running to do today with the hubby to get him ready for his hunting trip.

Also had to go have cake and ice cream for my mother-in-laws 89 birthday. Dolly still is doing well for her age. She's gets around with very little help with the exception of transportation to and fro. Jack checks on her twice a day waiting on her for breakfast and dinner. She loves that being spoiled. She has one granddaughter that will be staying with her for a little while who is trying to find her own place. She does use a walker when out and about. Happy Birthday Dolly!

Jack made a batch of cookies yesterday. Cinnamon Roll cookies that we saw online. Well they are good, and gone. Well, 1 left. Darla insisted we save her one. Sheesh. They were on a Betty Crocker website.

Wishing a good day for you all.

"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow." Helen Keller

Monday Musings

2011-11-14T04:54:00.000-08:00

Well I must say, the beef tips and noodles dinner at the Moose was the first time I have been disappointed in a meal. The beef could have been cooked longer as it took some time to chew it. The noodles were not soft but thick and chewy.

I wonder sometimes about those in charge of our state. I'm talking about the Concealed Carry Law that was enacted here, making WI the 49th state to allow such. Now I don't really understand the need, but as hunters explained if they have a coat over their gun while hunting you would be in violation of the law so this will prevent that. Okay I guess. I know they have tried before to get the law passed and then Gov. Doyle vetoed it saying if you want to carry a gun just strap it to your hip and carry it as we have open carry here. Well with the change the NRA (who has been pushing for it) got their way. Okay again. But, the Attorney General (who is of the same group) added a 4 hour training session in order to get a permit. Makes perfect sense to anyone, wouldn't you think? Well legislature with backing by the NRA, in it's infinite wisdom, put on the pressure and the legislature had that dropped. Now my problem with the whole thing is the police have to have 40 hours of gun training, but any yahoo can buy a gun, get a permit without any safety training at all. Yes, some are turned down but not for that reason. It just doesn't make any sense to me. Guess I'm just stupid.

Guess this was a downer post. Sorry about that. Just had to get if off my chest. I feel better now.

"It isn't polls or public opinion at the moment that counts. It is right and wrong and leadership---men with fortitude, honesty, and a belief in the right that makes epochs in the history of the world." Harry Truman

School Plays

2011-11-12T05:37:00.000-08:00

We went to the High School Play last night. They put on Les Miseriables and those kids did a marvelous job. The voices were beautiful and strong. I had never seen it performed professionally, but doubt they could have done it much better. Was a little surprised that a high school did the play, considering the language and some content, but it was done well. The costuming was wonderful. All in all, a job well done.

Tonight it's a beef tips and noodles dinner at the Moose for the benefit of the troops. Bring such things as batteries, snack, stationary, pens dvd's, books, tolietries etc. to be boxed and sent and you get the meal for a lower price. They do this yearly, collecting and sending boxes to the troops over seas. Thanksgiving they are bringing the homeless vets in for Thanksgiving Dinner. Rides will be provided as well. There is an old nursing home in the area that has a specific area fixed up just for them.

Monday night is the Packer game of course. The dreaded Minnesota Vikings are coming to Lambeau Field and want to spoil the undefeated season. Now I know and believe that being undefeated is very difficult, and doubt that they will do it all season. But I sure hope it's not the Vikings that end it. Our Badgers also have to deal with Minnesota in the Paul Bunyan Axe game. You know, it's one of those rivalery games where an object is passed back and forth to the winner. Well, we've had it for a few years and I'm sure Minnesota would like to hold it for awhile. Sorry fellas. We plan to keep it.

That about sums up my weekend. Started busy and looks like it's going to stay that way. Hope yours is a good. Take Care.

"If we had less statesmanship, we would get along with fewer battleships."---Mark Twain

Wondering

2011-11-10T08:59:00.000-08:00

Why is it that you never thing of what you should have said until hours after you should have said it? You know hubby went hunting with his buddy last week. Well when they got home the decided we would all meet for breakfast. We no sooner got seated when the wife asked "guys were gone all week, why didn't your call me?" Now dumb me, instead of saying the phones lines run both ways, said I just enjoyed the alone time. Why do people try to put all communication on someone else. It's not like the woman is shy. In fact she's very outgoing and verbal. Sheesh!

Why is it so hard for some people to buy clothes? Are there more of their sized than anything else? Due do long arms, (he calls them his monkey arms, lol) my husband wears a large tall. The arms are longer and he also likes the extra length of the shirt itself. Today we went to get some levi's for him, a new coat for me and a couple shirts for him. Not 1 shirt in his size in the whole store. Tons and tons of 1x, 2x, 3x & 4x in the flannel that he likes. REALLY? Expecially since this was the store that he always found them in.

"Every dog shoud have a man of his own. There is nothing like a well-behaed person around the house to spread the dog's blanket fo him, or bring him his supper when he comes home man-tired at night." Corey Ford.

I think it works for Cats too, don't you Carole?

Just rambling on.

2011-11-09T05:39:00.000-08:00

The semi and finals on DWTS will be with people worth watching. I think it will come down to Ricki and J.R. with him winning. He is just so smooth and dances so well.

It's raining and they say there may be some of the nasty 's' stuff. They're getting it already north of here. Possibly up to 8 inches in norther WI. It can hold off here until Dec. 24 as far as I'm concerned. Melting on the 26th would be good too, lol. Can you tell I'm not a fan of winter.

Sitting here racking the brain for what to make for dinner. Hate planning meals. The kitchen is not my favorite room in the house. Good thing hubby likes to cook or we might starve, lol.

Sitting here looking around my computer area I think it's time for a good organizational purge. It's beginning to look more like a garbage dump. I'm sure there is much that can be tossed. Why do we let things pile up?

Well I guess that's enough jabbering on and on. You all have a good day. Hope the weather is good at your place.

Smile, it makes people wonder what your up to.

Aha!

2011-11-08T05:44:00.000-08:00

No, not the scrapbook. Still can't find it. It's about my new laptop. I think I have figured out why hubby bought me one. Possible guilt. He went and bought himself a new bow and release (story about that in a min.) and seems the cost is a secret. That was over a month ago and I still have no clue. As we both have our own separate credit cards we don't always pay attention to what the other buys. Don't get me wrong, I know he wouldn't do anything to break us, I just think he's enjoying being funny for a little bit. I know if I really asked he'd tell me.

Now about the release. He lost it. Can you believe it. He says it was an expensive (top of the line) lesson learned and had to go get a replacement yesterday. Glad it was the bow too. He said he laid it on the ground when putting things away and forgot to pick it up. They went back and looked for it, but there were ATV tracks around so someone got a nice release for their bow.

Well I watched DWTS and they got the scores right as far as I'm concerned. Now if the audience gets it right we will be without Nancy Grace for the semi-finals. She tries but she just doesn't have it.

Tonight my fav. NCIS

Have a good day.

"After all is said and done, more is said than done" Unknown

Not a winner!

2011-11-06T05:25:00.000-08:00

The trip to the casino was not a successful one. Though, that I came back only $30 down could be considered a success. No one on the bus won. They have really tightened up those machines. They best part was the meal they give you. The food is so good and you get all you can eat. Not a bad trip for $10. Bus ride, lunch and hopefully you don't go broke.

Stopped at a little bar on the way back and the proprieter served us 'pudding shots'. Now I think you have heard of 'jello shots'. Well she makes hers with pudding. Not one for doing shots but had to try them. Boy were they good. She had strawberry, orange and chocolate flavors. I saw her writing down the recipe for some of those with us. Oh Oh!

Yahoo! Hubby just walked in the door. I didn't expect them so soon, but they forgot to change their clocks back. Lol I'm sure quite a few have forgot. Hate that. I wish they would just leave it alone. I mean there are some areas where they don't do it and they seem to be doing okay.

I had something I was going to write about and now, for the life of me, I can't remember what it was. Guess it couldn't be too important. So, as long as the brain has gone into hibernation mode I will say,

Have a great day.

GO PACKERS

No Luck!

2011-11-03T09:36:00.000-07:00

I don't know what he did with that scrapbook, but I can't find it. It wasn't in the black holes, so who knows where it is.

This morning I took a jacket I found in the black hole to the school I use to work at. As it had the school staff Logo on it, I thought maybe someone could use it. Well on the way there was this truck stalled at the stop sign so all had to go around. Well on the way back I could see flashing red and blue lights and traffic backed all the to the next road in one lane. Had to go all around through town as the next road has a bridge that is being redone so traffic can't go that way either. Well when I finally got back to where that road turns off the highway it was still backed up as far as you could see. Took me 30 minutes to go around.

Not fair. When I went into that closet and started pulling things our I counted 17, yes17, coats for Jack. How many for me? 5. Now does that seem fair to you? There's Nascar jackets, hunting jackets, winter jackets, leather jackets, dress coats. Really! I have 1 dress coat (old by the way) 2 winter coats, 2 light jackets. I had coats piled on every piece of living room furniture. I think someone needs to load up and go the goodwill. Sheesh!

Carole, about Emmitt. He was beginning to feel the effects of his age and when they lost the house, the new landlord doesn't allow pets, so they decided now was the time to have him peacefully put to sleep. I know they were not happy about it, but both the dog and cat were in the twilight of their years and they were glad they didn't have to suffer.

Now off to find some kind of trouble to get into.

"My favorite animal is the mule. He has more sense that a horse. He knows when to stop eating---and when to stop working." Harry Truman

Got it!

2011-11-02T06:56:00.000-07:00

Went back to the store early this morning a got that little box of macaroni for my sister. It's suppose to rain and maybe more today, so I went real early. Now I can concentrate on the last black hole. Sure hope I can say 'got it' again later.

When I came home and started to unload the car (yes I got more stuff) I lifted the back and carried two bags in. Came back out and there was this beautiful slate gray cat sittibg there next to the bags staring at me. Quickly I shut the house door so it couldn't get in there, and shooed it away. It is my nephew's cat CeeCee and it's always trying to get in somewhere.

I was shocked when I switched over to the end and saw who was going home on DWTS. REALLY! David has improved much faster than Nancy. They way the voting has been going I worry about R.J. and Ricki.

Have been downloading free books on my Kindle just about every day. Have an alert that comes up of fb for the free ones of the day and usually find at least 1 that sounds interesting.

I had this craving for a sundae and when I went to the store yesterday all those fixings were in that $57 worth of stuff I bought. Well I had it last night and craving is satisfied. Now what to do with all the stuff. If it stays in the freezer I know I'll cave. That's not good. But.................!

Well, off to that black hole. You all have a good day.

Not lost

2011-11-01T14:01:00.000-07:00

I haven't been swallowed up by the black holes yet. But haven't found the scrapbook either. Still looking though. Hope for success.

Well someone else goes home on DWTS tonight. I really think it should be Nancy Grace. She gives it her best, and has a great attitude, but she still looks lost out there. It was a nice calm night. No blowup with Maks and Len. Though Maks did get a little testy rehearsing the group dance. I thought it was telling that when he left ,Derek took over and she seemed to have no trouble. I don't watch on Tuesday until at the end to see who goes. NCIS is my priority, and NCIS Los Angeles has grown on me.

Boy, you wouldn't think one person being gone would make such a difference in a day would you. It's so quiet here with Jack up north. I guess it must be that the tv isn't on all the time.

Took a trip to the store and naturally, $57 later, I forgot the only thing I went for. Here I thought Jack was the problem with that, lol. Guess I have to admit I'm just as bad. Hate doing that. teehee

Hope your day went well and the rest of it is even better.

Darn, darn, double darn!

2011-10-31T07:23:00.000-07:00

The Halloween party was a no go. Hubby came home from his plumbing job at the Moose and was not feeling good. Then he started coughing all day and was impossible for him to do the makeup I needed with a coughing spell, so we didn't go. He was in bed by 6. Costume and accessories all bagged up with the hopes of next year. Danielle went to the party at the little bar up here and was home by 9. She said we didn't miss anything. Sadly though, I heard the one at the Moose was a really good one.

He just left for up north with a friend who has land and a trailer up there. They will be hunting and tree cutting (fallen trees from a storm) this week. What will I do with all this free time? I'm sure I can find a way to fill it.

My grandson Aaron received his letter of confirmation for U. W. Platteville. He is real happy about that. That is the one he wanted.

Have been searching for an old scrapbook of when Jack and Darla were clowning. Haven't been able to find it in all the usual places. I fear I'm going to have to dive into the blackholes (affectionately called the closets) into some boxes that are way in the back. Darla had been talking about it at work and one of the ladies was interested in seeing it. Now I think we really need to find it so it can be put into the safer type scrapbooks they have today. Wish me luck. If you don't hear from me for a few days, get on fb and tell my kids I'm trapped.

Have a good day.

Party Saturday

2011-10-29T05:32:00.000-07:00

I know. It seems like we party a lot here. Halloween parties abound tonight, as they probably are elsewhere. Jack doesn't care for dressing up so he's says he's going as a biker so he doesn't have too. The ole poop, lol. I'm going to be a Geisha type lady. Jack is going to try and make up my face. That ought to be a silly site to see.

I have one very happy granddaughter. Nicole got a cell phone for her birthday and her mother said she was outside squealing and jumping in joy. Knowing her parents, there will definitely be rules to follow. No locking them out like one parent I talked to one time. That would be the quickest way for her to lose it.

I bet Beth is happy her Cardinals won the World Series. I feel for the Rangers. They are a good team. I'm glad for the players on both teams. They both deserved good things.

Now a subject that's a bit icky. You would think by now everyone would know there are certain things you don't flush down a toliet. Last night we went to the Moose for supper and it is their busiest night of the week. Well the administrator (and cook) ask Jack to check the bathrooms as the weren't flushing without trouble. Fortunately there are two in the basement for use but it's difficult for some people to go down there, even with the chair lift. Well he has to go up their this morning and take them apart as he says there is something plugging them.

Well now that I've yucked up your day I'll say "Have a good day".

Chicken Pot Pie.

2011-10-28T06:20:00.000-07:00

Well it was delicious and of course it didn't last long. It's a quick and easy make.

CHICKEN POT PIE

1 (10 oz.) can of Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup or Campbell's Chicken or Turkey Pot Pie soup.

1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed. (can use canned veggies instead)

1 1/2 cups cubed, cooked chicken. (Jodi used rotisserie chicken from the store)

3/4 cup chicken broth combined with 3 tablespoons of flour.

2 Pillsbury pie shells.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Mix soup, vegetables, (may use fresh veggies too), chicken, and broth. (The mixture should be somewhat thick.) If only chicken noodle soupp is available, it may be pureed in the blender tomake a smooth gravy.

Put mixture into the bottom pie shell. Cover with the top pie crust and crimp to seal. Slice a few vent holes in the top.

Bake for 40 minutes or until golden. Cover pie edge with aluminum foil or a pie shield if it begins to brown too quickly.

Hope you all enjoy it if you try it.

Happy to my beautiful granddaughter Nicole. She has grown into such a beautiful and wonderful young lady. My how the time flies. Seems like just yesterday she was a baby in my arms.

You all have a great day.

Wednesday already!

2011-10-26T08:30:00.000-07:00

Time sure flies. Schools around here will be having conferences for the next couple days, so if the weather is good the neighborhood shouldn't be too quiet.

Well Chaz finally went home. He was on there way too long. I would like to see Nancy Grace go next, but I think it will be Maks and Hope. I think he upset not only the judges, but the audience when he said it was his show. Hope isn't that good but she's not too bad either. I think her athletic build doesn't help. The other athletes that have been on DWTS have looked a little better for the ballroom.

I have a chicken in the oven already. Why so early? I'm going to make a Chicken Pot Pie and it has to be cooked first. My sister Jodi did this a couple weeks ago and it was great. I can hardly wait for it to be done.

Sister Rhonda had a trip to the ER last night. She's has chest pains a couple times after eating so they went and had it checked out. I thought maybe gall bladder because that's how mine reacted, but no, they found nothing wrong. Heart and gall bladder are fine. Just one of those things I guess.

The weatherman we watch in the morning is off on a trip to Mexico. He is getting married. The frightening thing is, it's right where that hurricane is headed. I sure hope it fizzles out before then.

Have a good day.

Just Tuesday

2011-10-25T07:53:00.000-07:00

Had a little run to the store this morning just to pick up a few things. Why is it when you get there you wonder if you needed anything else? Resisted the urge to grab. Better do what I should have done in the first place.

Anyway, on the way this car keeps crawling up our right side and the suddenly pulls across 2 lanes to turn left in front of us. As we already had the blinker on indicating we were going that way, the jerk could have just got behind (no other cars turning there) and not made such a dangerous move. He didn't get any farther either as there was a car in front of us and he keep the speed limit too. Serves him right.

Watch DWTS last night. Just love watching J.R. He just moves so smoothly, gliding along as if it all is natural thing for him. I hope he wins. He sure has what it takes. Ricki is doing real well too. She has the best partner I feel. Boy the testiness between Max and Len was a shocker. I couldn't believe when Len said he had been in the business for 50 years and Max said maybe it was time he got out. Good thing Tom has the ability to keep control. I think that could have gone on for quite awhile.

You all have a good day.

Manic Monday

2011-10-24T06:02:00.000-07:00

At least that's what some call it. I prefer Mellow Monday. I guess because I don't have to go to a job anymore and can plan for whatever I want. Whether that's many things to do or nothing at all.

Do you believe in superstition? Good luck things. I never have but I know some do. They carry special trinkets, do certain routines etc. Well I'm beginning to wonder. I wore the same shirt for all the games the Badger played and went undefeated, and this Sat. wore a different one and they lost. I watched the games the Brewers won and couldn't stay awake for the wons they lost. Now I have worn the same t-shirt and my Packers necklace for all the games so far and they're still winning. I have a brand new shirt and am afraid to wear on game day, lol. Isn't that silly. Guess I'll just have to stick with it until the fateful day it fails. Not sure about these type of things, but not taking any chances.

A strange thing here. According to the task bar on the computer I am not connected to the internet. There is a little red x on the spot. Now I have been on and around my sites, my home page, msn, fb etc. This has been like this for 2 days. Oh well, as long as it works.

Guess it's to be a nice day here. May have to go out and enjoy it. These days will be few and far between for a few months. Sure not looking forward to all the ice and snow. A short winter would make a hapy camper here.

Time to go a see what I have here for breakfast. You all have a good day.

Here it is.

2011-10-21T07:25:00.000-07:00

My new toy.

I will say. Windows 7 takes some getting used tol

Doesn't he look cute? LOL No costume, but he has the hat.

Danielle bought that at school. Just had to have it for her Daddy.

Just finished the latest Richard Castle book, Heat Rising. Was pretty good. Now it's making the rounds of other readers. Darla took it to work for one of the girls to read then she's going to read it.

Put away the summer clothes today. Held off as long as I could. It seems like summer just flew buy and Indian summer took a quick hike too. 39 here at the moment. Brr. And I still have one rose bush with flowers on it. Darn thing actually still has some buds. I doubt they'll open now. The way time is flying I had better sit down and make my Christmas list. I know I mostly get gift cards as that's usually what they all ask for, but I would like to check out catalogs and stores and see what else is out there. Would like to be done before Dec.1.

The weekend is here. No big plans. I'm sure the tv will be blasting football and racing. Pray there are no accidents like last week. How sad that was.

You all have a good weekend.

GO BADGERS! GO PACKERS!

Just yaking.

2011-10-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

Good Morning! Here I sit with my Cheerios and coffee, ready to start the day. I hope your is going to be a good day.

Yester day I talked about Halloween costumes and Paul asked what's a sock monkey. Here it is Paul

There is a car company advertisement that has someone in a suit like that driving their vehicle and hubby thinks it's a cool costume.

Today's agenda is learning more about the new laptop and kindle. Have already download 3 books and a game. It's a crossword game. I like word games. Danielle sent me an email with tons of books that can be downloaded. Between her, Amazon and Ereader I'll be spending most of the time picking some out, lol.

Going to get me a mini-vacation at the begining of the Nov. Hubby and a friend are going bow-hunting and doing some work on the friends property up in the area they hunt in. So there will be no one following me around, picking and teasing me, looking over my shoulder etc. Man, I'm going to miss him.

Well not much else going on here. Again, you all have a good day.

Quiet here.

2011-10-18T09:59:00.000-07:00

It's so quiet here. Hubby has gone off to practice with his bow for hunting season so tv is off. It is a great invention, but sometimes it seems like it's just noise. I think all the years I worked nights alone in a quiet school building have made me a little less tolerant of sound. As you know from past posts I don't watch a love of tv. One daytime soap and a couple shows on Mon. & Tues. As to Monday, I sure hope one of the right people go home tonight. It's painful to watch Chaz, Carson and Nancy.

Haven't done much playing on this new machine to see what all it can do yet. Do you ever get afraid to try something for fear you'll mess up the whole machine? Sometimes I do. Taking my time. Did download a couple of books and a game onto my Kindle. Some of the free ones. Now to read them.

Banged my hand on the door the other day and now have a big bruise. Hate when that happens. Ordered a wig from a company for costumes. Have one here I want to do but needed a wig to make it more realistic. Turned my sister Jodi onto the site and she ordered a costume. It's called PartyBell.com and boy are they quick. It only took about 3 days to get here. Have a costume in mind for Jack and haven't decided if he will be a sock monkey or a scotsman.

I guess that's enough blabbering for now.

You all have a good day.

Hi!

2011-10-17T05:53:00.000-07:00

Here I am on my new laptop. Boy do things look different on this compared to my desktop. I think part of it is the large screen, but also the home screen version of aol on Windows 7 king of threw me for a loop. Still so much to figure out and but so far I just love it.

Sorry to say I have another funeral to attend to. A 4 mo. old baby who was the granddaughter/great-granddaugther of one of Jack's sisters and niece. It's was a 'sids' death. I just can't imagine such a thing.

Needless to say this is a very short post. Hope everyone has a good day.

Take care and God Bless you all.

Got it!

2011-10-15T05:59:00.000-07:00

My new laptop is safely in my own possesion, though not without a little more waiting. You just wouldn't believe it. I called the minute I knew the doors were open yesterday and it still wasn't done, but supposedly in the process of having just a little more to finish. Should be with a couple hours and they would call as soon as done. Well I told them they had to leave a message because I had a funeral (will explain who later in this post) to go to. Of course I had my phone off there. As soon as I got out I turned it on and sure enough there was the message I could pick it up. Believe it or not, when we got there it was still uploading the last part. After a 45 min. wait I was finally on my way. Am I on it now? No. The grandkids are here for the weekend and I want no distractions when I set up things.

Now about the funeral. This is a fellow from the Moose, but to me he was still my high school bus driver. The 'mean' ;-) man who kicked us off the bus. Yes, there is a story here. There were 4 of us girls who would stay on the bus after all the others and he would take us to a little drive-in here and buy us all a root beer, then we would ride along and go to the grade school, pick up those kids and we would get off with them. Now one day were were singing on the bus after the root beer. It was nice and warm outside and we had the bus windows open. Of course at school they did too. He had to go inside the school and we continued with our song, "Ninety nine bottles of beer on the wall". We saw him coming back (none to happy) and one of the girls closed the door and sat on the handle so he could not get in. We had to find an alternative way to school for 3 days. Sheesh, some people just cannot take a joke. LOL

Well the dinner at the Texas Roadhouse was just fantastic. Sorry no pictures, Jodi didn't ride the bull. Our sister Rhonda who couldn't go asked Jodi to bring her the leftovers. We explained she doesn't leave leftovers but she wasn't buying that. So obliging sisters that we are, Sherry, Jodi and I filled a to-go container with the left over buns, butter, deep fried pickles and a few hands full of peanuts. Laughing all the time we're doing it. When we pulled into Sherry's driveway to let them out, Jodi called Rhonda and told here to meet us at the end of her driveway for her container. There she was, waiting so nicely. We handed it to her, and went home and locked the doors, lol. A few minutes later we saw that we were 'Biotches' on fb. We are bad girls, tee hee. Now who else but a sister could you tease this way?

Well now that I've given you a little laugh I'll be off to see what trouble I can find today.

Have a good day.

Really ticked!

2011-10-13T09:47:00.000-07:00

I was supposed to get my new laptop today. The 72 hours are more than up. When I called to see if it was done, "no they've been very busy with so many to do". I told the fellow they said 72 hours and he was all sorry la,la. I told him it had better be done tomorrow or I will be in for my money back. He said he would move it to the top of the list.

On a happier note I have a very happy daughter. She is now Kindled. Was yahooing all over the place last night. Though, I went from being the good Mom to bad Mom in seconds. Since they were on sale I ordered 2. One for me also. OOPS! That's what they all were going to get me for Christmas. In the doghouse I am. I think I'm fairly safe with the laptop but was ordered to buy nothing more. Sheesh, take all the fun out of shopping.

Going to the Texas Roadhouse for dinner tonight. Tomorrow is Jodi's birthday so we're all going. At least I think we are. So far it's Jodi, Jack, Me, Sherry, and Bill. I see Jodi asked Rhond and Stever but didn't see where they answered. Could have missed it. Jodi has a free appetizer birthday coupon and wants to try the deep fried pickles. After which I reminded her when she turns it in she may have to ride the 'bull'. Hee Hee. Yes, we all are bringing a camera.

Well got stuff to do. Have a good day. Hope the sun is shining where you are because it's not here.

What the heck!

2011-10-12T05:12:00.000-07:00

What is happening in DWTS? The fans have lost it. The last 3 votings are crazy. Why would you keep Chaz, Carson Kressley and Nancy Grace and eliminate Chynna and Tony? It just isn't right. It is definitely time for a change in the way of voting. The judges need a 60 or 70 percent of the vote. After all it's suppose to be a dance contest not a chance to show gay pride (don't get me wrong, I believe to each his own) or any push for other personal choices. It's a dance contest and those 3 don't do it very well and their improvement is not as it should be. Okay, enough of that.

Well finished that last book in that series. On to the next series. The lid is still missing. :-(. Hopefully it will turn up soon or I have to go buy another crockpot.

Sending prayers for dear Beth in her tests and dear Carole for her sister Rae and Miss Catt. They are very special people and hope all goes well with them.

The wait.

2011-10-11T05:47:00.000-07:00

You know what it's like waiting for things. Afraid to leave even for a half hours. Must wait and watch for UPS as Deedee's kindle has been shipped. My sister Jodi ordered some steel-toed work shoes online and I have to watch for those. Went a picked out my laptop yesterday and you know the way things are today, some programs come separately, and they install them. I probably could have but for warranty and assurance I let them. I don't understand why the companies that make computers can do like they used and sell them complete and with the program discs in the box with them. Anything for extra money. Anyway I can pick it up Thursday so waiting on that. Then I'll have our friend give the desk top a thorough going over and we'll be really connected. Jack is waiting for a call from where he ordered a welding torch so one of us has to be here until all things are delivered or ready.

My lid is missing. Deedee had a party a few weeks ago for her cousin's birthday. I think I wrote about it. We took over a slow cooker full of meatballs. Well it came back and the lid is missing. The only lid she found was way too big. So she's trying to find who got my lid and give them theirs.

Have a good day everyone.

Her present is on the way.

2011-10-09T06:52:00.000-07:00

Danielle's granduation present, the kindle has been ordered and shipped Amazon informed me this morning. Should be here no later than Thursday. I had to get it for her now as she is continuing her education towards a Master's and the cost of books are half the price to download than purchasing at the school or stores. Since her classes will start soon she needs it now. Not to mention, at the stores here the cost was $149 and I got it for $99. Hey you can't beat that. Don't tell, but I got me one too. Hey, I read alot and the books around here take up a lot of space. That's why I haven't been on for few days. I borrowed some books from Deedee and they were series of 4. The Black Cobra Series of Stephanie Laurens and I have one left to finish. Then she brought over a 4 book set from Mary Balogh. Here I go again. Plus I have about 10 or 12 of my own I haven't read yet. Yes, I think it would be much easier with the kindle. Though I'm still partial to having a book in my hand. It has been so nice here that last few days and the swing was the perfect place to sit and read. Just a few days left of this weather so I hope to get a few more in.

Hubby took me to buy me a laptop yesterday and wouldn't you know, we were a day or two early on the sale. The ones advertised on the flyer from the paper weren't out yet. Now if I had used my head and looked harder I would have seen that and not wasted a trip. When I finally get it I'm going to have a friend give the pc a once-over and all will be right with the cyberworld here.

Not being out here for a few days, I missed that Beth has not blogged and was in the hospital. I saw that she is home now and pray that everything is good. God Bless you Beth.

SHE DID IT!

2011-10-06T05:07:00.000-07:00

Rest in Peace Steve Jobs. You always wonder how a company will behave when the Man himself is gone. He certainly changed the world with his insight and innovation. I only wish I could afford his products.

In a happier note. I want to congratulate my daughter Danielle who has finished her schooling for her Bachelors Degree and will walk across the stage for her graduation in Dec. We are so proud of her. She is continuing on for her Masters. It was difficult to continue to work toward this while losing your job and trying to keep your head above water, but she hung in there and did it. She didn't let the loss of their house or the having to take a job half the pay of her old one keep her from dream. Now continuing her education while working and family obligations will be hard, I just know she can do it. Love you Deedee.

The last few days I have been going through photos for a project Nicole has in school. They have to make a pictorial timeline of times in their life. You would think with all the pictures Jack takes it would have been easy, but no so much. Maybe too many to chose from and finding the right ones was a little more difficult than we thought. Hopefully the ones we found and the ones they have at home are okay. Usually these things are done at home but the teacher wants it all done in class. I'm thinking his idea was to diminish the influence of too much parental help. I know the ones I saw for 4th graders where I worked showed a lot of that.

Well have to go and order Danielle's present for her wonderful work. She needs it before Dec. as the books she needs for her Masters classes are much cheaper when she can download them on a Kindle.

Have a great day.

WOW! WOW!

2011-10-03T08:43:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful weekend for Wisconsin Sports fans. It just couldn't hardly get any better. All teams won and I still have all my fingernails. Didn't even have to take one bite. Though some tend to quickly naysay if they don't jump off with a bang I (opitimist that I am) don't panic until the last quarter or last 3 innings. Must have faith if your going be a fan. After all, look at all those Cub fans. They never give up.

Plans for the day and week? Just haven't sat down and prioritized them. It's going to be so darn nice (the weather man assures us) that anything that doen't pertain to outside may very well be put on the back burner.

If you have seen on fb or here, my granddaughter Carson is a bacon fanatic. Well I've been looking for ways to make her a bacon costume. I checked into fabric and the stores here are of no use. Checked on line and seen a perfect fabric but NOT at $18 a yard. I guess I should no better that to think cheap for anything. Costumes online run around $50 so that's out. I think I'll put her in a box and she can go as a "Chatterbox". You have no idea how well that fits her. Her aunt Deedee too.

I'm losing it. I put a load of clothes in the washer and went and did dishes then came here. Hubby came home from the store with more laudry soap and when he went out to put it on the shelf I heard "did you want to put something else in the machine". I had just dumped the clothes in and left it. Didn't add soap (did have enough), turn it on or nothing.

Guess I had better get back to doing something. You all have a great day.

What a weekend...

2011-09-30T08:25:00.000-07:00

...for sport lovers in Wisconsin, that is. Brewers have their first playoff games since 1982, Packer Sunday is always big, and the Badgers play Nebraska for the first time since 1976. Hopefully the same winning result will be with us this time too. Guess maybe a big pot of some kind of soup or chili would be in order for the weekend. The Badger game is being made into quite a big deal. Supposedly 5000 Nebraska fans will converge on Madison. Besides safety issues there will be a bigger police presence on the lookout for scalpers. Game ticket prices are only $49 and there's rumors of some charging hundreds. I know this goes on everywhere but I think it still stinks. Greed shows it's ugly face at times like these.

The wind and rain have finally stopped but the temperature isn't anything I like. Only 52 and I prefer 70 at least. Oh well, it is Wisconsin.

Sad to say there was a school bus/pickup truck accident locally this morning. The news says 10 hurt, 5 adults and 5 children. No word on how serious so far, but they did call on ambulance from our dept. to assist. Praying no injuries are serious. Jack just came from the fire station and said there was also a house fire early this morning. A total loss. Prayers for those people too.

Have any of you seen the AT&T U-Verse commercial where the two parents are trying to decide which kid gets to pick the program. They praise the little girl over the little boy and say "on the count of three say which child you love most" and both pick the girl. It just makes me sick. This is how kids lose theri self-esteem and either just give up or turn into bulles to compensate. AT&T should be ashamed of themselves.

Well I guess that's just about enough rattling on today.

You all have a wonderful weekend.

All gone

2011-09-28T09:55:00.000-07:00

Well almost. Yup! The grocery store thinned out the wallet again, and I didn't get everything I wanted. It really is depressing, this grocery thing. Leaves very little for other things.

That wonderful grandson's name is Aaron. He is a really good kid. Extremely smart. The school has put him in all advanced classes. I'm so very proud of him. His brother Austin is the same.   My son and his wife have done a wonderful job with the boys.

To Mariodacatsmom...we make the goulash the same way. Though, there are times I've used spicer tomatoes (like Rotel) and have even used a little pasta sauce in it. The hubby likes things with a little kick.   We have it quite a bit in the chilly weather.

I know some of you watch DWTS as I do, but how long I don't know. Was shocked at the last one voted off. I would have sent either Chaz or Nancy Grace home.   In checking out the new season of shows I haven't seen much of anything to take me from the ones I usually watch. Boy, aren't the soaps dwindling fast. Though I only watch Days it seems like the choice is definitely being limited. Other than Jeopardy, Days is the only daytime tv I watch.   I see it's almost that time and Darla will be here to watch with me so I will say tata.

Have a good day.

Wet Weather again.

2011-09-27T08:52:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was rain and wind, rain and wind. I was suprised no trees broke off or went down here. It did tip my yard swing over again. I sure am glad I didn't put the new topper on. Considering the time of the year, I think we will just put it away until Spring (which can hurry if you ask me, lol).

Cupboards are getting kind of low again and what to fix for dinner was my main problem for the day. Goulash was decided on as those ingredients were on hand. Made a large pot and we can have it tonight too. Making the list of needed items and will head for the store early in the morning.

Next problem. Store bought quilts just don't hold up as well as the ones our ancestors made and the one I have is no exception. The material is actually disintegrating in one spot. Fraying and pulling apart, and only on the one end. Usually if it's snapping thread etc, I can fix that, but not this. Decision? I will cut about 22 inches off that end, sew it and let the girls use it when they spend the night until it shows more wear. Then to the trash it will go.

This is one of the senior pictures of my grandson.

He plans on going to college to be in the Forensic field. Of all the pictures taken this is his favorite. He had others with baseball themes from his school team, one with his drums and one in a suit. The suit one is so out of character that hardly anyone cares for it. They only took it to add to his college transcripts.

Well better get back to that grocery list. Yuck! Hate grocery shopping.

It's Done

2011-09-24T06:04:00.000-07:00

The camper that is. The insurance approved of the new awning, PAID IT ALL, yahoo. They ordered it Monday and we picked it up yesterday. Decided since we aren't going to do any more camping this year we winterized it, covered and it's all done for the winter.

Have been fighting a migraine on and off all week and this is really the first day I have felt just great. Couldn't do much on here as staring at the screen just doesn't help. Half way through one book with 4 in waiting and just couldn't do that either. Then I see fb has all these changes and I'm not ready to figure them out either. I don't know if I'll stay, go to Google+ or just give it up.

On other fronts. Glad to see the two hikers released from Iran. A little happy news there. Am torn on that man being executed. I'm not a fan of the death penalty. I think that it is up to God to decide life or death. I feel life in prison is step one punishment and facing the Almighty step two. Though I understand the feeling of the crime victims family I also wonder how they will feel if it ever is discovered that this young man was indeed innocent. Okay, enough on that.

Today we are celebrating Ryker's 3rd birthday. It's supposed to be outside and I sure hope the weather cooperates. It's not looking good right now. He's a Tommy the Train fanatic, so you know the theme of the party, lol. Also a Happy Birthday to Sherry's husband Bill who was 71 Thursday.

Have a good weekend. God Bless!

Passwords UGH!

2011-09-19T05:28:00.000-07:00

Passwords can sure mess with you. Having a different one for every site for safety sure can cause the memory trouble. Yesterday I kept trying to use the password for one site to sign on to blogging. To a couple tries before the "DUH" light kicked in. Though I have them all wrote down I don't usually keep them where they can be easily looked at. Not that I worry about family and friends of course, but at times of parties etc. it just makes me feel better. You know, there's fb, here, WordPress (though I hardly every go there), email and a few others. Really, how do they expect this old lady to remember it all. If people weren't such jerks (hackers) life could be much more easy and enjoyable on the net.

Well a great weekend for football. A Badger and Packer win was just the thing.

Busy day today. Laundry, cleaning after the lazy weekend, trip to the store. All the usual mundane stuff. Maybe I should dance while doing it all. LOL That would be enough to make you really laugh. Figure out what to have for dinner.

The start of the new season of tv is tonight. What to watch, what to watch. I do want to check out Two and a Half Men to see how Ashton Kucher (sp) fits in. Of course DWTS to see the new group and if anyone is worth watching. I really need a dvr set up but just can't justify the added expense as everything I have now makes the bill slightly smaller than the national debt. I told hubby he better decide what movie channels he can live without in order to get one.

Well I guess I had better get going on the laundry and stuff.

Have a good day.

Just lazy lately

2011-09-18T06:55:00.000-07:00

I've been slacking. Yes. Just laying around doing nothing important. Not even updating my blog. I'm a Bad Girl. Tomorrow I must get my act together and get some things done around here. I know, tomorrow never comes. I guess I had better say Monday. No point in starting today. Packer Sunday and NOTHING ever gets done on Packer Sunday.

Danielle had a birthday party yesterday for Sherry's daughter. Deanna is a twin, but though she didn't forget about Dana, the girls have been real close through the years and with Deanna going through the rough times, she needed a pick me up. Naturally we wished the both a Happy Birthday. Friends, family, food, campfire and fun. It turned out real nice.

We did go over early to watch the Badger game. It wasn't on you say. Well Jared brought his laptop and turned on the live feed and streamed it through their tv (which they brought outside). Really was a nice way to watch a game. Now if it had just been a little warmer out everything would have been perfect. The campfire helped later though.

Today we're hearing music from the park by us. They are having the Annual AutoRama car show. It brings in quite a crowd. Wonderful autos, craft booths, part sale booths etc. This year is a little different thought. We usually wake to 50' & 60"s music and today it's 80"s. Hope they have a good day, though there it may rain in the afternoon.

Well off to finish the 'do nothing' weekend. Hope your day is a good one.

Busy morning.

2011-09-14T09:12:00.000-07:00

It's been a little busy here so far. After breakfast we took the camper to have the awning repaired so that will be gone a few day. It's not as bad as we thought it would be, but still to the tune of $1000. Thankfully the insurance is 0 deductable.

When we came home the fellows (neighbors and bil)Jack got to help remove the old chunks of blacktop from the driveway were already at it. I think I had told before that it was such an old blacktop driveway chunks were always breaking away. If you didn't watch carefully where you walked you would catch an ankle and roll it painfully. Yes, I speak from experience. Well that's all dug up and some loads of new gravel will be delivered. So that will be more busy work spreading that around. As you can see it will be a big job.

That should just about take all afternoon.

Tacos for supper tonight. Have everything all cut up already. Did that yesterday when I cut tomatoes, lettuce etc. for the blt's we had last night. All I have to do today is do the hamburger. Think I'll do that now and put it in the crock pot. Eat when you feel like day.

Have a good one friends.

Feeling better

2011-09-13T07:16:00.000-07:00

Well the sore throat is almost non-existent and the swollen gland is barely a pebble. Looks like I'm getting back to normal. Shut up Sherry. So glad, as all that laying around makes you more tired and creates a cycle you have to force yourself to break.

Now a DUH moment. Never checked when I took my daily prescription how low it was. This morning realized I only had 1 left. Went yesterday to Shopko looking for cd Jack wants and had I been on the ball I wouldn't have to make the trip again today. With the price of gas these mistakes are costly. Did manage to save some money though. Since I can't take any of the prescribed statins for cholesterol, and the Omega 3 fish oils keep repeating themselves all day so the doctor told me to try Krill MegaReds. Well they work fine and were on a buy 1 get 1 free sale yesterday. That saved $32. You know when I started on them they were $25. I guess they are catching on. No, we didn't find the cd. It's the jazz one buy the actor on House. Guess it's not in the store here yet.

On another subject. How in the world do you order a gift for a man when he is always right where and when you don't want him to be? Then hoping it arrives when he's not around. Sheesh! I get these catalogs in the mail and have found some good, and some funny things I would like to get. The catalogs? The Lighter Side (funny stuff)www.LighterSide.com, Betty's Attic (classice stuff)www. bettysattic.com, and Catalog Favorites (combine some great and funny stuff) CatalogFavorites.com, if you want to check them out .

Well off to get the prescription filled.

Have a good day!

Ouch

2011-09-12T05:41:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I haven't been here in couple days. Seems a bug has decided to 'bug' me. Sat. I was hit with a sore throat, ear aches and chills. It just wasn't right to be sitting around with a blanket on when it was 80 outside. Went to set in the sun and a cloud decided it was cover it up time. Just couldn't win. Feeling better today, though the throat still is scratchy and I can feel the gland on one side is swollen quite a bit and a tiny one on the other side. I have my lozenges, the ears feel much better and the chills are gone so I'm on the mend.

Wouldn't you know it. Yesterday out fire dept. had a dedication ceremony for 9-11 with a 500 lb piece of one of the towers. Tons of people, and Jack said it was very impressive. I didn't go of course. Didn't want to spread whatever it was I had. Back to the wouldn't you know it. Jack forgot his camera. He was in such a hurry to get there he walked out without it. When he called to tell me he said he couldn't even get out to come back and get as the car was alread blocked in, and no one was up to take it to him.

This is from a phone picture one of the people put on fb.

Wow...

2011-09-09T09:44:00.000-07:00

what a game. Talk about a good old fashioned shoot out. The finish was so tense with the no-time last try for the Saints. Sorry for their fans but sooooo happy the Packers prevailed. I thought it was strange and yet funny the Vince Lombardi's grandson coached for the Saint and Vince Jr was rooting for them. Now if the Badgers can just do the same tomorrow all will be happy is WI sports land.

Well school has been on for a week now and it's so quiet during the day. No kids biking up and down the streets, playing in little park etc. No voices of laughter and yelling to each other. The seasons move on.

Just like Toodie, there is chicken noodle soup cooking here. Left over chicken from yesterday so soup it is. Maybe some biscuits too. Unlike Toodie, we bought noodles. Yeah I know, lazy. ;-).

Our local fire dept. is having a 9-11 ceremony Sunday. They have managed to obtain a piece of the twin towers steel and a dedicating a memorial.

That's about it for here today.

Hope you all have a fun-filled, sun shiney weekend.

It's Football Time.....

2011-09-08T06:37:00.000-07:00

and you would think it's the Super Bowl being played early the way the media is covering it. It's beginning to resemble NASCAR with the first race being the most important. Now don't get me wrong. I love my Packers, but let's get real here. There's a whole season ahead and thought this is an important game, they all are. It's where you are at the end of the season that is important.

Note to Boston Boy. In my last post I mentioned Bunco and Euchre and you wonder what they were. Bunco is dice game and Euchre is a card game. It seems like they (especially Euchre) is little know outside of WI. I know a friend who moved to Idaho can't find anyone who knows how to play the game, though rules of both are easy to find online.

One more picture from the campout.

The horseshoe champions.

Having a big doings in the park just behind us this weekend. Rides for the kids, horseshoes, softball, food, music, a toy sale from the local toy manufacturer Patch Press, etc. They give a nice discount sale at it each year letting you get a jump start on Christmas presents. It's the townships annual Festival on the Rock. It's a 3 day affair this year. The festival has been a little lacking for a few years, but with the shake up in the township administration there is new enthusiasm and the volunteers who left are coming back to work it. A little back story. There was a problem with the police chief who has been sued on racism and harrasment charges and an administrator with an attitude of "I have the job, you can't fire me and I won't quit", with a few board members who felt we'll just hold out and hope it goes away. Needless to say, those people are no longer in charge as the people had enough, put the pressure on and forced them out. Things are already starting to improve. There still is a downside as there is still the cost of all the lawsuits the township lost under these people that have to be paid, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Well dishes are yelling out there so I'd better get moving.

Have a great day.

GO PACKERS!