Here it comes

The rain that is.  They say it's on its way, and from the clouds out there it looks like they may be right.  Imagine that.  A weatherman being right.  So many times it seems to blow right over us. 

Well it's the Packer/Bear game tonight.  I sure hope they have corrected all the mistakes they made Sunday.  It's enough to give a girl the shivers just thinking of a possible loss to the Bears.  LOL!  Have a few cousins that would be happy though, misguided souls that they are.

Looks like fall is headed this way.  I wonder if we'll get a nice Indian summer.  I always loved that part.  Fall is so pretty but it is the thought of winter behind it that makes me want it to takes its time. 

I really should get to work.  I have a disastrous computer area here.  Papers, books, slides etc. strung out all over.  But, I just can't seem to get the urge to get started.  I know twitching the nose doesn't work.  I, and only I, am going to have to do the job.  There are just so many nicer things to do.  Oh well.

You all have a nice day.

This 'n' That

Good Monday morning to you all.  Hope you day and week are filled with good things, sunshine and fullfilling days.

The impromptu party was so nice.  Met some real nice new people that were friends of Allie's.  Of course the food goes without saying.  Plentiful and tasty.  At the end it broke my heart watching Nicole cry over her sister being gone for so long.  I thought it was a year she would be gone, but Allie said it could be anywhere from 8 mo. to 2 years depending one how well she does.  I'm sure she will do great.

An announcement here.  It seems we will be adding a new member to the family.

Meet Oreo!

Jack's niece breeds these little darlings.  They are Shitzu (sp) and Jack feel in love with the picture of one like this on her last batch but they were all spoken for.  She makes sure they are all vet checked and their first shots and only $150.   When she put this up she said they give all the pups a temporary name and Oreo was this one.  At the time we saw it Jack was eating his favorite cookie and we thought it must be fate.  Oreo's name will stay.  They will be ready for their new homes in a month.  As the kids have already given us a collar, dish and treat bag when we were looking awhile ago, I guess it was inevitable it would happen. 

Jack didn't really want a dog for so long that I have been a little surprised at his change of heart.  He wanted to wait until we were sure we wouldn't be doing any traveling at all, as we like for visit the cousins in Fla. and go camping.  Since most campgrounds allow pets (at least the ones we go to) as long as they're well behaved and leashed, and we have enough family and friends willing to watch it, I think that is what turned the tide. 

Change of subject.  It was a sad day for football in WI.  but the way the Badgers and the Packers played they deserved to lose.  I sure hope and pray they have this out of their system.

Also, we're waiting patiently to find out whether Steph's baby is a girl or boy.  The baby shower is early next month and though it's fun to be surprise, it's fun to shop when you know what it is too. 

Okay, I've rattled on long enough.  Enjoy your day.

Impromptu Party

Yes we are having party tomorrow!  Our granddaughter Allie is leaving for Kentucky Tuesday for Culinary job Core and will be gone a year.  It's through Applebees I think Deedee said and all paid for.  We wish her the best and hoping this family send off will show her how much we love and will miss her.  Along with all our best wishes and confidence in her.  She has been working at Applebees since she graduated high school.

Granny's night last night was short two grannies.  Sherry never showed and Rhonda claimed she was saving herself for tonight.  The Township is having a festival in the park behind us and a local business Patch, who makes games, is footing the bill I heard.  They have a big toy sale at the festival with discount prices and it brings quite the crowd of eary Christmas shoppers.  This year there was even mention of it on a Madison tv station, so I wonder how much bigger it will get.

There is a local band that just signed a nashville record deal the Rhonda loves, so she will be right 'johnny on the spot'.  They are called Jamie Campbell and the Redneck Rodeo.  The festival is for today, tomorrow and Sunday with food, crafts, games, rides, and a number of bands throughout the weekend.   

Next weekend they have the Autorama there with all the old cars and swappers, along with the classic music of the 50's 60's etc., which wakes everyone up at 8 a.m. whether your ready or not, :).  

So if you don't see me out here tomorrow or the next day, you know where I will be. 

Have a good day. 



Better

Feeling much better.  Thank you all for your get wells.  I should have been a bit clearer on the wedding reception.  These kids went for as cheap as they could, especially after the place doubles he price on them.  There was no food except for wedding cake and not all of us who got sick ate any.  Mystery still, but it's behind us and we move on.

Had to make a quick trip to the store as we were out of spuds.  Well those spuds came to over $60 with all the stuff we didn't need to get, lol.  Why do we do that?  Some of the stuff was healthy and good for us, others not so much. 

Saw a book at the store I wanted to check and see if there was a kindle version.  By the time I got home I had forgotten the titel and author.  GRRRR!  Hate when I do that.  Me with a piece of paper and pen to write it down too.  I'll blame it on still being a little fuzzy headed.  Couldn't possibly be that getting old stuff. 

Here's a couple pics of the wedding couple.

You all have a good day.



My Bad!

First I let a few days get away from me.  Why? How?  I haven't the faintest idea.  Then there was the wedding for my nephew Trent and his Marie.  It went beautifully.  Will put up a picture or two as soon as I get them in this machine. 

Now for the rough part.  The day after the wedding a large number of people came down with a flu like illness.   I am one of them.  All the parents of the couple, aunts and uncles, cousins and many friends were all hit at the same time.  Now I know the flu is going around.  I see it noted on peoples sites, but really.  All at once.  Kind of wonder when was the last time this place had its heating/air conditioning system cleaned.   Am just now beginning to feel a bit better.  Still coughing and sneezing, but the sore throat is gone and the ears no longer ache.  For some reason Jack didn't get it.  Hope he doesn't. 

Now, no more being waited on, have to get moving and do for myself.  :-(  jk

You all have a good day.

So much for quiet time.

The afternoon I thought I would have to myself only lasted one hour and a half.  Darn the bad luck.   The girls came back from swimming and the tv went back on (I shut it down the minute the car started).   Few kids these day seem to be unable to live without it.  I also think they are all deaf.  Sometimes I wish the was a button to locked the volume. 

I've come to the conclusion that everytime we bring in the cusions on the swing the impending rain goes right by.  If we forget them it seems we get a pretty good downpour. We got a little yesterday but still on the low side.  Well too bad.  Not going to ruin them to play "hide the cushions" with Mother Nature.  

 Must get to work around here.  Have to shorten some sleeves for Jodi's top.  It's her son's wedding reception Fri. so no dilly-dallying.  Of course, there's the everyday work to be done.  It's laundry day and you would think there were 10 people in this house from the size of the piles. 

You have a nice day. 

"It is admirable for a man to take his son fishing, but there is a special place in heaven for the father who takes his daughter shopping." -----Unknown

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What to do.........

what to do.  Going to have the whole afternoon to myself.  There is so much I should do.  So much I'd rather do.  The thing is, I don't have any urge to do anything.  You don't get these days often and should make the best of them but.................I'll leave that for your imagination. 

Sat here this morning half listening to what was on tv.  Jack had hunting shows and that is boring to me.  The funny thing was, as the commercials promoted things to make hunting easier it was like listening to a little kid with a catalog in his hand.   "I gotta get that,  I have to get one of those, I want that."  Really!  I really don't remember my kids being that bad, lol.

 Have this picture here of some little girl.  Sherry had it and thought it might be me.  I took it out of the frame and there is a name, date and place on the back, and I can't for the life of me figure out why anyone in our family had it.  I don't remembe any such person and neither does Sherry.   What to do with it?  No idea.

Well, almost time to send everyone off.  Jack to golfing with Jodi,  and the girls to swimming with Jared.  Hope they all have a nice safe day and all of you too.