Here I am.

Hope you didn't think I stopped posting.  I didn't.  A combination of tired, lazy, reading, and busy with the puppy.  A few days there with no energy, hardly even enough to use the computer.  Then trying to read J.K. Rowlings knew book "A Casual Vacancy" and having a hard time getting into it.  Puppy got groomed and then neutered so trying to keep him quiet has been a real challenge.  They said no jumping or too much excitement.  Being a very active, people friendly fellow it has really been tough.  Also, I got an iPad and have been learning the ins an outs of that.  All in all, been just a tiny bit busy. 

Will now be getting hubby ready to go to 5th grade science camp with the local school.  Have all the laundry to get ready, get the suburban 3rd seat out and ready to stock with camp supplies etc.. For any who didn't know from 'spaces' and past posts, he goes every year and helps out.  Been doing it for over 25 years.  He teaches outdoor cooking and just loves the exuberance of the kids.  Hopefully I can keep puppy toned down by myself.  lol

Then there is Saint Patricks Day a'coming.  :-).  Will we or won't we celebrate? At the moment I don't think I'm in the mood, but then we Irish you know? lol

Hope you all have been doing well.  I promise to try and do better with my posting.  Don't want anyone worrying.  I am now going around to check on you. 

Oh, and that groundhog.  He has 6 days to prove he isn't lying.  It doesn't look good for him.



Pancakes, pancakes and more pancakes.

The annual Fire Dept. Pancake breakfast is tomorrow.  It's their way of offsetting the costs to the community for the things they need for their work.  In the past they've bought those cameras that they can see through in fires, jaws of life, and more.  These things are expensive and there isn't always room in the budgets for them, so they do the breakfast to help out.  Hubby will be working it almost all day, from 4:30 a.m. until after 3 in the afternoon.  He does it every year, even though he is retired from the dept. for years now. 

The interesting thing is, they have it at the local high school where we both use to work.  Me for 30 years and him 12 before going to another school district.  Still he is the one the school allows to open the doors in the morning and keep watch on things.  Makes me so very proud that they have this trust in him still. 

I think, tomorrow, I will see if I can remember how to change my page background.  I leave it up so long I forget how and have to go back to the instructions.  Since Oreo and I will be on our own most of the day I should be able to get that done and back to that sewing that needs done.  May even have time for chapter or two of reading.  May make a roast, taters and carrots for supper, or something equally as good.  Keep your fingers crossed I don't get off the track. 

Well have a good evening. 

An Irish Situation

There comes a time when you must take the Bull by the tail and face the situation squarely.

The best laid plans.

You know how that goes.  You plan and something messes it up.  This morning I got up with a few plans while Jack was off at horseshoes.  I seem to be able to do much more when he's not here.  That's the only downside I have with us both being retired.  Especially in winter where he can't play in his garage.  I wanted to go the store for a couple things and then start on a sewing project for the new grandbaby.  Well I got the store thing done, pulled back in the yard and he's home already.  The power company is putting in new poles so the power was off where he does horseshoes.  Of course he's got the table piled with stuff he hasn't 'decided' what to do with yet, (I was just going to pile it all on his chair, lol) so cutting is out of the question. Then, of course he has the tv on and I get caught up in what he's watching.   Hopefully I'll have better luck when he goes for the evening shoes shoot.

I think we have all had about enough of this weather.  I know I have. 

Fun Day ahead.

Today is going to be such fun.  Cindy (Up North Cindy), Sherry, Cousins Mary and Ursula and myself will be getting together for lunch.  We do this once a year and have such a laughing fun time.  Hopefully the storm they say is coming will be on schedule and not start until early evening.  We had to postpone last week because of the weather so really looking forward to today.

I have been slowly cleaning out the junk piled around and in this computer room.  What junk we keep or just move out of the way and don't take care of it right away.  Really causes a big mess.  You would think I'm a hoarder, lol. 

Oreo is 6 mos. old now and we will soon be making the appointment to have him spayed.  He won't care for that, I'm sure, but don't believe in overpopulating the animal world even by accident.  Not to mention how many end up in shelters looking for homes.  Plus, there is the half price off the dog license for fixed dogs.

Well I had better get something constructive done around her before time to leave.  You all have a good day and stay safe. 

What a surprise!

The Pope resigning.  Being Catholic I had never heard of such a thing.  Didn't even know it was possible.  Guess I really didn't dig back far enough.  I do believe it's a good thing.  He hasn't looked good for a couple years now.  I can't say I've always agreed with him.  I believe the world changes and we all have to change with it, no matter your religion.  I don't mean radical changes, just a little more tolerance of each other.  After all, we all were put here by God, and who are we to question the differences he made in us all.

What is it with people who feel the answer to losing a job is violence.  Yes, many times is can be an unjust loss, but killing people isn't going to help anyones situation.  It just blows my mind.  There are parts of the gun control debate that are valid on both sides, but this behavior just doesn't help in getting down and working things out together.  Enough already.

Enough "Debbie Downer".  Now for and upside.

Here is that adorable little great-granddaughter I told you about.

One more.

We are all so happy for Steph and Jaret.  Not to mention, we can't wait to hold her.

Well I guess that is enough for today. 
Hugs!

Come on SPRING!

Well how are you all doing in this crazy weather.  I don't think I've gone anywhere more than 3 times in the last week or so.  Too much ice for me and it's freezing rain called for again today.  What?  The ice out there now isn't enough?  After breaking my ankle years ago on ice I hate it.  Sure, I got 8 weeks off work without losing any pay back then, but it's still not a thing I would care to repeat.

We have a new great grandbaby.  Ella arrived this weekend and she is just beautiful.  Now it's 2 handsome great grandsons and 1 lovely little girl.  I won't put up pictures unless Mom and Dad okay it.  If they do, you can be sure you will see them.

You all be careful out there if you in the nasty weather areas.   Those of you who are not, enjoy the sun for me please.  

Brrrr!

Happy Birthday to our son Jared.  You've grown to a fine man and wonderful father.

It's a chilly 2 degrees and I feel like a popsicle.  I think spring will be almost over before I thaw out. 

Last night was the last granny's night for awhile.  Jodi has been put on 10 hours a day to get all the orders out and machines ready to be shipped to California and the end of her job.  The place is closing and send a few jobs there, China and somewhere else I forget.   We had a great time as usual. 

Other than that, there is not much going on here.  Too darn cold to go out.