Well, there were no more eggs today, which was a bit disappointing but...hey! you can't have everything. LOL! When the Beast was in the coop, he found the water container was empty. That was a shock since it holds several gallons and he just filled it up about three days ago. But I guess our really warm weather had them all chugging down more water than usual. So, today the Beast filled up the big water container and also the smaller one that we used when they were smaller *chicks*. That way they have two they can go to. He put one outside in the yard of the coop and the other in the barn.
It must have been empty for at least overnight because they literally attacked the water feeders and kept at it for a good 15 minutes or so. Then they settled down and acted their normal weird selves again.
The Beast told me today that he is finally ready to think about going to see his brother. He's fulfilled the things asked of him by his buddies at church and did the checkup on the AC units there and changed the filters. He also got the grass cut today on both lots before the rain hit us.
It rained pretty hard for a bit and, believe it or not, quite a few of the chickens, including Freddy, stayed outside for about 10 minutes during it. That surprised me since they didn't stretch out their wings like they were *bathing*. They just walked around, scratching the ground and finally sauntered into the barn.
I was a bit surprised when the Beast brought up the trip to his brother's house. Of course, he says first he has to finish up his ironing (he'll be taking a few of his dress shirts with him since they both belong to the same denomination church and the Beast does know quite a few people at his brother's church. I think even his sister may belong to the same one, although she moved out of the area about a year ago. So she may be going to one closer to her new home.
I have no idea yet when he will be leaving but I can hardly wait. He'll be gone for at least a week. Even with taking care of Baron and the chickens, it will be nice. I can eat when *I* am hungry, do my chores on my own schedule and even do some baking that I have been wanting to do. I have several recipes for things that I am dying to try but the Beast wouldn't have known some of the ingredients and he wouldn't really have looked for them with any diligence.
Well, my hair is full of coconut oil (good for hair and scalp) and I need to jump in the shower. Love you all. Be good. Choose to be happy and don't worry about how other people feel about how you live your life. It is YOUR life! ***Hugs***
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Friday, April 29, 2016
Another Surprise Today....
The Beast was out with the people from his church this morning and I woke up around 10am feeling great. I had actually woken up around 8, got some coffee and ended up back in bed for a bit, after turning on the morning news.
I had told Cee I was going to come over and bring Michael's mail that I had collected for him the other day so, when the Beast got home around noon, I got ready and left. I had told him the day before that I was going over so it was no surprise to him. Once I got to Cee's, I remembered that I hadn't gone out to the coop to check on whether we had any more eggs nor given the corn to them. I figured checking on eggs was the most important thing and didn't even mention anything else but the Beast said he would do that.
He checked and, in one of the nesting boxes, he found the third egg. He said it was the smallest of the three and, when I checked it when I got home, he was correct. I compared it to the egg from yesterday and it was. Not horribly so but still smaller. I can't figure out why since they are supposed to lay medium size eggs but if they get any smaller, there's a chicken magazine that is going to hear from ME. LOL!
The Beast decided that we were not eating any of the leftover spaghetti for our dinner (he really seldom eats leftovers) so he went to Publix and bought us one of their really great subs. They are surprisingly inexpensive when you consider that two six-inch subs only came to a little over $7.00. AND they are stuffed with all the good stuff you order and on the very best, crusty bread you've ever eaten. I love their subs.
Cee told me something surprising today. She mentioned to her doctor (her regular appt. was yesterday) that my sister, Bratfink, couldn't get any pain pills from HER doctor and told him her issues that cause her so much pain. He told her that there is now a pain patch that releases pain medications over a 24 hour period that many doctors are now using and that she should ask her doctor to prescribe those for her. Doctors that are afraid to prescribe pain pills are much happier to give those to their patients because there is no way they can accidently suicide or overdose with them. I find that interesting since I have been having problems with hip pain but hate to take the pain pills I have because they don't last for 24 hours. I would have to use more than the prescribed amount some days for 24 hour relief.
Well, got a busy day tomorrow. I have to check the strawberry patch side of the veggie bins because I believe we have a squash plant growing and I need to really get serious about clearing it. I think next year, I am going to have both a *his* and *hers* garden. I always had neat, clean gardens that were easily harvested. I didn't try to squeeze everything into just one area regardless of how big they would get and possibly interfere with other plants.
I allowed room for growth and didn't mind using as much space as needed for what I wanted. The Beast just gets lazy and doesn't want to have to walk around the bins if he can help it. That means that big growth (tomato plants, peppers, etc.) plants crowd each other and there's less produced. Even the way he planted the cucumber and then pretty much ignored it...(remember, *I* was not in charge of *his* plants) guaranteed that it wouldn't produce much nor keep insects from it. I was really upset with him and finally tied it up to the trellis, which was right there! He actually got mad at me for that, can you believe it? Oh well. I keep thinking he will learn but I'm not holding my breath. I think you have to have a *feel* for those things and use your head. He's not the gardener his father was.
Well, time for bed. Love you all. Be happy. Forgive yourself for past mistakes and get on with your life. You can't go forward if you are always looking back. ***Hugs***
I had told Cee I was going to come over and bring Michael's mail that I had collected for him the other day so, when the Beast got home around noon, I got ready and left. I had told him the day before that I was going over so it was no surprise to him. Once I got to Cee's, I remembered that I hadn't gone out to the coop to check on whether we had any more eggs nor given the corn to them. I figured checking on eggs was the most important thing and didn't even mention anything else but the Beast said he would do that.
He checked and, in one of the nesting boxes, he found the third egg. He said it was the smallest of the three and, when I checked it when I got home, he was correct. I compared it to the egg from yesterday and it was. Not horribly so but still smaller. I can't figure out why since they are supposed to lay medium size eggs but if they get any smaller, there's a chicken magazine that is going to hear from ME. LOL!
The Beast decided that we were not eating any of the leftover spaghetti for our dinner (he really seldom eats leftovers) so he went to Publix and bought us one of their really great subs. They are surprisingly inexpensive when you consider that two six-inch subs only came to a little over $7.00. AND they are stuffed with all the good stuff you order and on the very best, crusty bread you've ever eaten. I love their subs.
Cee told me something surprising today. She mentioned to her doctor (her regular appt. was yesterday) that my sister, Bratfink, couldn't get any pain pills from HER doctor and told him her issues that cause her so much pain. He told her that there is now a pain patch that releases pain medications over a 24 hour period that many doctors are now using and that she should ask her doctor to prescribe those for her. Doctors that are afraid to prescribe pain pills are much happier to give those to their patients because there is no way they can accidently suicide or overdose with them. I find that interesting since I have been having problems with hip pain but hate to take the pain pills I have because they don't last for 24 hours. I would have to use more than the prescribed amount some days for 24 hour relief.
Well, got a busy day tomorrow. I have to check the strawberry patch side of the veggie bins because I believe we have a squash plant growing and I need to really get serious about clearing it. I think next year, I am going to have both a *his* and *hers* garden. I always had neat, clean gardens that were easily harvested. I didn't try to squeeze everything into just one area regardless of how big they would get and possibly interfere with other plants.
I allowed room for growth and didn't mind using as much space as needed for what I wanted. The Beast just gets lazy and doesn't want to have to walk around the bins if he can help it. That means that big growth (tomato plants, peppers, etc.) plants crowd each other and there's less produced. Even the way he planted the cucumber and then pretty much ignored it...(remember, *I* was not in charge of *his* plants) guaranteed that it wouldn't produce much nor keep insects from it. I was really upset with him and finally tied it up to the trellis, which was right there! He actually got mad at me for that, can you believe it? Oh well. I keep thinking he will learn but I'm not holding my breath. I think you have to have a *feel* for those things and use your head. He's not the gardener his father was.
Well, time for bed. Love you all. Be happy. Forgive yourself for past mistakes and get on with your life. You can't go forward if you are always looking back. ***Hugs***
Thursday, April 28, 2016
The Hens Come Through Again!
When I got dressed this morning, I had one mission on my mind. To check out the coop and see if we had any eggs. I gathered up some *greens* for them before I went into their yard and gave it to them. They went nuts and were having tug of wars with some of them.
I went in to clean up the top ledge that they have discovered and the Beast put some hay up there for them the other day. No eggs there but I got a surprise when I checked the nesting boxes. There was another small egg! I was so excited. I tried to call the Princess because I really thought her hens would be laying already. They are a bit over a week older than ours. When we talked, she said they haven't started laying but she thinks our giving the hens things like the corn and the *greens* may be responsible for the early laying. They only give theirs regular feed. But, hell,she has over 30 chickens so it's expensive to get more for their hens and the roosters that Johnnycakes has kept separate since those are going to be killed for food soon.
I called the Beast to tell him about it. He said, *Find out which chicken laid it!* Right. Like I am going to wave it in front of their faces and say, *Okay girls! Which one of you is responsible for this?* When I called Cee, she was almost as excited about it as I was. Which was nice because I am so jazzed about getting eggs, even *premature* ones.
The Beast complained that he hasn't gotten any good sleep the past few days and he's committed to the Bible studies for tomorrow and Saturday. I thought it was only two but it turns out he had two just today. He didn't get home until 3pm and he had left the house at 8:00am. He's picking up the man that has no car (he's from Nicaragua and is here to marry his fiancee in June). His Visa says he can't get a *real* job for six months. Can you believe it? He showed it to the Beast so we may have him come over next week to help us clean out the vegetable beds so he has pocket money for any personal things he may need.
I guess others at his church have discussed the same thing so he may be able to make some decent money and give some of the *older* people help that they need. I thought that was a great idea since it's a real mess out there.
Time for bed. I'm beat. I got busy doing a few things until my back and hips gave out on me. I was in a LOT of pain. I hate getting old!
Love you all. Be good. Be happy. Dance in the rain like nobody's watching! ***Hugs***
I went in to clean up the top ledge that they have discovered and the Beast put some hay up there for them the other day. No eggs there but I got a surprise when I checked the nesting boxes. There was another small egg! I was so excited. I tried to call the Princess because I really thought her hens would be laying already. They are a bit over a week older than ours. When we talked, she said they haven't started laying but she thinks our giving the hens things like the corn and the *greens* may be responsible for the early laying. They only give theirs regular feed. But, hell,she has over 30 chickens so it's expensive to get more for their hens and the roosters that Johnnycakes has kept separate since those are going to be killed for food soon.
I called the Beast to tell him about it. He said, *Find out which chicken laid it!* Right. Like I am going to wave it in front of their faces and say, *Okay girls! Which one of you is responsible for this?* When I called Cee, she was almost as excited about it as I was. Which was nice because I am so jazzed about getting eggs, even *premature* ones.
The Beast complained that he hasn't gotten any good sleep the past few days and he's committed to the Bible studies for tomorrow and Saturday. I thought it was only two but it turns out he had two just today. He didn't get home until 3pm and he had left the house at 8:00am. He's picking up the man that has no car (he's from Nicaragua and is here to marry his fiancee in June). His Visa says he can't get a *real* job for six months. Can you believe it? He showed it to the Beast so we may have him come over next week to help us clean out the vegetable beds so he has pocket money for any personal things he may need.
I guess others at his church have discussed the same thing so he may be able to make some decent money and give some of the *older* people help that they need. I thought that was a great idea since it's a real mess out there.
Time for bed. I'm beat. I got busy doing a few things until my back and hips gave out on me. I was in a LOT of pain. I hate getting old!
Love you all. Be good. Be happy. Dance in the rain like nobody's watching! ***Hugs***
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
A Do Nothing Day....
I woke up with a stomach ache today and I knew just why. It was eating the corn on an empty stomach with my digestive problems was not a smart thing to do. I pretty much spent the day in bed until late afternoon when I finally *got rid* of the problem. What a relief! I've pretty much eaten nothing but some crackers but that helped me keep from barfing. And that feeling was intense, trust me. I feel great now and have for several hours. What surprises me is that I feel tired. I guess I didn't really sleep well with my intestines protesting only corn. I loved it because it was tender and sweet. I didn't think it would cause me any problems but.....damn!
The Beast told me he had checked on the chickens and looked for any eggs. Guess the Princess was right....it was a premature egg. When I cooked it, it was so tiny! I kid you not. I made a piece of toast and split the egg in two so we could each have half on our toast. HALF of it only covered half of half a piece of toast!!!! I did this yesterday and we really couldn't tell if it was different other than the fact that I really did feel it tasted....well, fresh. I can't describe just why but that's how it tasted to me.
Well, I am going to give in to this tired feeling and go to bed. I will mention this...the only thing the Beast did (besides spend the morning with his church group) was take Baron for his run. He said he was just plain tired. He took his shower around 6:30 pm, checked his email and then went to bed. I heard him get up about an hour ago to let Baron out. Thankfully, Baron didn't do his usual check around the perimeter of the yard and came back in quickly. The Beast hates waiting for Baron to come back in so they can both go back to bed. The Beast is meeting up with his church group tomorrow again but this time it is for a Bible study that he was asked to host. He was so proud of being asked to take over the study group by the man that usually does it. He took his wife to Florida for an extended weekend because they haven't really had time, alone, together in a long time.
The thing that made the Beast happy is that he was trusted to do a good job. He's been going over the material for the past three days every chance he got. I left him alone and didn't try to talk to him so as to not make him lose track of his thoughts. Besides, I liked his being occupied with more than Fox news. Even Baron didn't bother him but just lay at his feet. Tomorrow is the big day (for him) and he won't have another study group until Saturday. It will be tougher, I think, because the church members will be much older people. I mean a LOT older than he is even. LOL.
So I bid you goodnight. Say a little prayer for my sister, Bratfink. She is having a lot of difficulty walking with her bad knees (and a lot of pain). She even has had to revert to using her walker because her cane doesn't give her the feeling of security when she has to walk to do anything. Her doctor knows she is in a lot of pain (thank goodness for vodka!) but won't prescribe any pain pills out of fear. His fear because of all the court suits regarding pain pills. Too many suicides and overdoses using them. I think that's stupid if you know your patient . I know Bratfink and she would never do either.
Love you. Sending you lots of hugs. Pass them on. ***Hugs***
The Beast told me he had checked on the chickens and looked for any eggs. Guess the Princess was right....it was a premature egg. When I cooked it, it was so tiny! I kid you not. I made a piece of toast and split the egg in two so we could each have half on our toast. HALF of it only covered half of half a piece of toast!!!! I did this yesterday and we really couldn't tell if it was different other than the fact that I really did feel it tasted....well, fresh. I can't describe just why but that's how it tasted to me.
Well, I am going to give in to this tired feeling and go to bed. I will mention this...the only thing the Beast did (besides spend the morning with his church group) was take Baron for his run. He said he was just plain tired. He took his shower around 6:30 pm, checked his email and then went to bed. I heard him get up about an hour ago to let Baron out. Thankfully, Baron didn't do his usual check around the perimeter of the yard and came back in quickly. The Beast hates waiting for Baron to come back in so they can both go back to bed. The Beast is meeting up with his church group tomorrow again but this time it is for a Bible study that he was asked to host. He was so proud of being asked to take over the study group by the man that usually does it. He took his wife to Florida for an extended weekend because they haven't really had time, alone, together in a long time.
The thing that made the Beast happy is that he was trusted to do a good job. He's been going over the material for the past three days every chance he got. I left him alone and didn't try to talk to him so as to not make him lose track of his thoughts. Besides, I liked his being occupied with more than Fox news. Even Baron didn't bother him but just lay at his feet. Tomorrow is the big day (for him) and he won't have another study group until Saturday. It will be tougher, I think, because the church members will be much older people. I mean a LOT older than he is even. LOL.
So I bid you goodnight. Say a little prayer for my sister, Bratfink. She is having a lot of difficulty walking with her bad knees (and a lot of pain). She even has had to revert to using her walker because her cane doesn't give her the feeling of security when she has to walk to do anything. Her doctor knows she is in a lot of pain (thank goodness for vodka!) but won't prescribe any pain pills out of fear. His fear because of all the court suits regarding pain pills. Too many suicides and overdoses using them. I think that's stupid if you know your patient . I know Bratfink and she would never do either.
Love you. Sending you lots of hugs. Pass them on. ***Hugs***
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Darn....No Eggs Today.....
I got up just after the Beast had left for another morning out with some of his church members and got dressed after I had my first cup of coffee. I then set out for the coop to check on the chickens and see if we had any more eggs. Nope. Not a single one and I really checked.
The Beast had put some of the nesting material on the top shelf and I don't know if they liked that there or not. It seemed kind of hard to me but it seems like it's dry hay so who knows?
I scattered some corn for them and then, after I got out of the coop, I grabbed up a big bunch of the weeds that they like and threw that in for them. They went nuts. It must be really tasty to them. I was feeling energetic so I emptied the dishwasher and filled it with the few dishes in the sink. I then took the garbage from the kitchen and put it out in the bin outside and got my phone out of my car. I'd left it there yesterday when I got home from Cee's and didn't discover that until much later. Thankfully, there were only a couple numbers I didn't recognize so they were obviously sales calls. No loss there.
When the Beast got home, I made him some leftover spaghetti (which is always better the next day, right?) and then I took a short nap. Very short. Just a half hour because the Beast started coming in and talking to me about his day out with his church group. That's when we decided that we needed to get the guest bed cleaned and the bed made up fresh. That was after the Beast told me that his cousin, Bevie, might come to visit us. She wasn't exactly sure when if she did but he wanted to be prepared and I prefer that myself. Baron had the bedspread dirty from laying on it when we were not paying attention to whether or not that door was closed (and before he was given his bath). He was filthy dirty (how the Beast lets him get that way is beyond me...and he won't let me do it because *I* can't get him to cooperate like *he* can. But this is the dog he professes to love. I really think he does but he sure doesn't know how to treat him well. Not in my book.
After the Beast left to pick up someone that needed a lift to church tonight, I ended up running to the store for some stain remover spray. Would you believe that the spot that Baron had dirtied was still a mess after washing? So I sprayed the whole area and washed it again. This time it came out looking like new. I also sprayed the area of the sheets where he was wiping his muzzle and those came out clean, too. I used the spray on a couple of the Beast's t-shirts that had dried blood on them (he keeps hitting his head on the edge of the cabinet doors...when HE doesn't close them and forgets they are open). I was actually shocked that the spray removed the stains, even though it's a product that they are always saying gets out any kind of stain.
Before the Beast got dressed for church, I ran down to my nephew, Michael's old house, and checked his mailbox for him. Good thing I did when Cee asked me to go (I live closer than she does and Michael had called her and asked her to check for him since his change of address didn't go in until they had found a place to rent). I guess one of his neighbors had been checking and saving his mail for him but today it was in his mailbox along with a note that it should all be returned to senders since they had moved and left no forwarding. One way or another, it will get to Cee so she can forward it to him. I looked to see if I had any more manila envelopes left to make it easier for her but they are all gone. Oh well.
I made a couple ears of corn as a snack for the Beast and I this evening and it was so damn tasty! Sweet and tender, it almost melted in your mouth. I may bake them (in aluminum foil with salt and butter) when I bake us a couple of sweet potatoes tomorrow to go with our dinner. I'll make some cinnamon butter for the potatoes....yum! I was told to try using honey instead of sugar or brown sugar but the only honey we have in the house has too strong a flavor for that. It wouldn't taste the same.
The Beast went to bed after eating his corn because he's going out with his church group again tomorrow. I'll work on clearing out more of my strawberry bed while he is gone after I make up the guest bed. I'll let him vacuum when he gets home. I'm also going to wash the dog's face off. I found out the Beast never washed it. No wonder the dog was still wiping his face on the bed! He said he was afraid of getting soap in his eyes. I couldn't believe he would be that dumb and not just use it on a wash cloth and wipe the face good with that and then rinse his face off. He always shuts his eyes when he sees you are going to rinse him off. He watches your hands with the hose section so he will do fine if you do it that way. Honestly!
Well, I have to go shower now and get my jammies on. I've been watching the weather channel about the areas under tornado warnings and severe weather threats. I feel horrible about those areas. No matter what, people will be hurt by damage to homes and trees or, if a tornado occurs, even worse! Tornado warnings now in several areas of Kansas. Yikes!
Love you all. Be good. Be happy. It's your choice. ***Hugs***
The Beast had put some of the nesting material on the top shelf and I don't know if they liked that there or not. It seemed kind of hard to me but it seems like it's dry hay so who knows?
I scattered some corn for them and then, after I got out of the coop, I grabbed up a big bunch of the weeds that they like and threw that in for them. They went nuts. It must be really tasty to them. I was feeling energetic so I emptied the dishwasher and filled it with the few dishes in the sink. I then took the garbage from the kitchen and put it out in the bin outside and got my phone out of my car. I'd left it there yesterday when I got home from Cee's and didn't discover that until much later. Thankfully, there were only a couple numbers I didn't recognize so they were obviously sales calls. No loss there.
When the Beast got home, I made him some leftover spaghetti (which is always better the next day, right?) and then I took a short nap. Very short. Just a half hour because the Beast started coming in and talking to me about his day out with his church group. That's when we decided that we needed to get the guest bed cleaned and the bed made up fresh. That was after the Beast told me that his cousin, Bevie, might come to visit us. She wasn't exactly sure when if she did but he wanted to be prepared and I prefer that myself. Baron had the bedspread dirty from laying on it when we were not paying attention to whether or not that door was closed (and before he was given his bath). He was filthy dirty (how the Beast lets him get that way is beyond me...and he won't let me do it because *I* can't get him to cooperate like *he* can. But this is the dog he professes to love. I really think he does but he sure doesn't know how to treat him well. Not in my book.
After the Beast left to pick up someone that needed a lift to church tonight, I ended up running to the store for some stain remover spray. Would you believe that the spot that Baron had dirtied was still a mess after washing? So I sprayed the whole area and washed it again. This time it came out looking like new. I also sprayed the area of the sheets where he was wiping his muzzle and those came out clean, too. I used the spray on a couple of the Beast's t-shirts that had dried blood on them (he keeps hitting his head on the edge of the cabinet doors...when HE doesn't close them and forgets they are open). I was actually shocked that the spray removed the stains, even though it's a product that they are always saying gets out any kind of stain.
Before the Beast got dressed for church, I ran down to my nephew, Michael's old house, and checked his mailbox for him. Good thing I did when Cee asked me to go (I live closer than she does and Michael had called her and asked her to check for him since his change of address didn't go in until they had found a place to rent). I guess one of his neighbors had been checking and saving his mail for him but today it was in his mailbox along with a note that it should all be returned to senders since they had moved and left no forwarding. One way or another, it will get to Cee so she can forward it to him. I looked to see if I had any more manila envelopes left to make it easier for her but they are all gone. Oh well.
I made a couple ears of corn as a snack for the Beast and I this evening and it was so damn tasty! Sweet and tender, it almost melted in your mouth. I may bake them (in aluminum foil with salt and butter) when I bake us a couple of sweet potatoes tomorrow to go with our dinner. I'll make some cinnamon butter for the potatoes....yum! I was told to try using honey instead of sugar or brown sugar but the only honey we have in the house has too strong a flavor for that. It wouldn't taste the same.
The Beast went to bed after eating his corn because he's going out with his church group again tomorrow. I'll work on clearing out more of my strawberry bed while he is gone after I make up the guest bed. I'll let him vacuum when he gets home. I'm also going to wash the dog's face off. I found out the Beast never washed it. No wonder the dog was still wiping his face on the bed! He said he was afraid of getting soap in his eyes. I couldn't believe he would be that dumb and not just use it on a wash cloth and wipe the face good with that and then rinse his face off. He always shuts his eyes when he sees you are going to rinse him off. He watches your hands with the hose section so he will do fine if you do it that way. Honestly!
Well, I have to go shower now and get my jammies on. I've been watching the weather channel about the areas under tornado warnings and severe weather threats. I feel horrible about those areas. No matter what, people will be hurt by damage to homes and trees or, if a tornado occurs, even worse! Tornado warnings now in several areas of Kansas. Yikes!
Love you all. Be good. Be happy. It's your choice. ***Hugs***
Our First Egg And My Time With Cee....
I went over to Cee's today intending to only spend 2 hours there because I had said I would cut up the onions and green peppers for our *Irish spaghetti* (as my brother, Josh, called it). The Beast thinks he makes the best spaghetti when, in fact, he is making it the way I always did....LOL. I don't mention that fact to him because then *I* would have to make it. With my back problem, I really end up feeling crippled up if I have to stand that long.
Of course, he doesn't use some of the spices that I always did so I manage to put them in when he isn't looking. I know, I'm bad....
An exciting thing happened today before I left for Cee's. I went out to the chicken coop to clean off the high shelf that the chickens have *discovered* and like to perch up there at night. I had to clean off the poop so I opened up the barn to let the place air out good, went to the shelf to clean it off and I discovered an egg. Our first egg! I was so excited. It was small, which surprised me, but I was told the first eggs are usually small ones. After cleaning off the shelf, I was trying to hold the egg, hold the brush and pan that I had used and open the gate out of the coop and I cracked the egg. I was horrified.
But, when I got into the house to show the Beast the egg, he just told me to go ahead and crack it so we could see it. I put the egg into a custard cup and it was a surprise because the *white* part of the egg was clear as glass. I mean it looked almost like we had a yolk sitting in water, that's how clear it was. Amazing. I covered the custard cup and put it in the fridge and we will fry it up in the morning to taste it and see if it tastes different as we've been told.
I called the Princess to ask her if her hens were laying yet and she said not so far. But she was going to check out in their coop because her hens are older than ours are so they should be by now. Unlike her hens eggs will be, we will have to refrigerate ours because we have a rooster in with them and they will more than likely be fertile.
When I got to Cee's, I told her about the first egg and she knew that was a real Red letter day for us. I just wish they would use the nesting boxes but they will do what they want when the urge strikes, I guess.
Cee and I sat and talked about a lot of things from when we were kids. It was really kind of fun because talking about one thing led to another. We even talked about different people we had grown up with and wondering what happened to them as they got older. But I guess we all do things like that when we get old.
After the Beast and I ate dinner, I went into my computer room to watch TV since the Beast was watching his *news* programs and talk shows that only seem to discuss politics these days. I get so tired of hearing all that garbage that is going on. It makes my brain hurt because the Beast is so full of opinions and he has never voted in his life so who cares?
I just realized that I left my cell phone in the car on the seat. I had it in between my legs while driving home and I forgot it was there because I never did get a call from the Beast. I had spent 3-1/2 hours at Cee's house and expected to hear from him about my not having cut up the veggies for him before I left. I hope it didn't fall out on the driveway. I'll have to check in the morning. Damn.
When I got home, he had all the ingredients for our spaghetti on the counter so I did that right away for him. If he does it, we end up with huge pieces of onions and green peppers because he doesn't have the patience to cut them up right. When he was outside washing the Prius, it gave me the opportunity to add the spices that it needed without him being any wiser. Phew!
I fell asleep watching TV and the Beast went to bed early and didn't wake me. He knows by now that I keep my own schedule and that the need for the bathroom would wake me...whenever. LOL And, of course, it did. I changed into my pj's after that and went back to sleep. Not that I planned it that way but I was awakened by the same need a bit ago. That's why I am writing this so late at night.
Well, time to get back to sleep. Love you all. Be good. ***Hugs***
Of course, he doesn't use some of the spices that I always did so I manage to put them in when he isn't looking. I know, I'm bad....
An exciting thing happened today before I left for Cee's. I went out to the chicken coop to clean off the high shelf that the chickens have *discovered* and like to perch up there at night. I had to clean off the poop so I opened up the barn to let the place air out good, went to the shelf to clean it off and I discovered an egg. Our first egg! I was so excited. It was small, which surprised me, but I was told the first eggs are usually small ones. After cleaning off the shelf, I was trying to hold the egg, hold the brush and pan that I had used and open the gate out of the coop and I cracked the egg. I was horrified.
But, when I got into the house to show the Beast the egg, he just told me to go ahead and crack it so we could see it. I put the egg into a custard cup and it was a surprise because the *white* part of the egg was clear as glass. I mean it looked almost like we had a yolk sitting in water, that's how clear it was. Amazing. I covered the custard cup and put it in the fridge and we will fry it up in the morning to taste it and see if it tastes different as we've been told.
I called the Princess to ask her if her hens were laying yet and she said not so far. But she was going to check out in their coop because her hens are older than ours are so they should be by now. Unlike her hens eggs will be, we will have to refrigerate ours because we have a rooster in with them and they will more than likely be fertile.
When I got to Cee's, I told her about the first egg and she knew that was a real Red letter day for us. I just wish they would use the nesting boxes but they will do what they want when the urge strikes, I guess.
Cee and I sat and talked about a lot of things from when we were kids. It was really kind of fun because talking about one thing led to another. We even talked about different people we had grown up with and wondering what happened to them as they got older. But I guess we all do things like that when we get old.
After the Beast and I ate dinner, I went into my computer room to watch TV since the Beast was watching his *news* programs and talk shows that only seem to discuss politics these days. I get so tired of hearing all that garbage that is going on. It makes my brain hurt because the Beast is so full of opinions and he has never voted in his life so who cares?
I just realized that I left my cell phone in the car on the seat. I had it in between my legs while driving home and I forgot it was there because I never did get a call from the Beast. I had spent 3-1/2 hours at Cee's house and expected to hear from him about my not having cut up the veggies for him before I left. I hope it didn't fall out on the driveway. I'll have to check in the morning. Damn.
When I got home, he had all the ingredients for our spaghetti on the counter so I did that right away for him. If he does it, we end up with huge pieces of onions and green peppers because he doesn't have the patience to cut them up right. When he was outside washing the Prius, it gave me the opportunity to add the spices that it needed without him being any wiser. Phew!
I fell asleep watching TV and the Beast went to bed early and didn't wake me. He knows by now that I keep my own schedule and that the need for the bathroom would wake me...whenever. LOL And, of course, it did. I changed into my pj's after that and went back to sleep. Not that I planned it that way but I was awakened by the same need a bit ago. That's why I am writing this so late at night.
Well, time to get back to sleep. Love you all. Be good. ***Hugs***
Sunday, April 24, 2016
My Life....Such As It Is.....
Today was an absolute perfect day. The weather was great (76 degrees), sunny, not too breezy and I did almost nothing. *Sigh* I didn't go anywhere except on the deck to hold the cat for a bit, put out food for her and give her fresh water. I listened to the rooster practicing his crowing...just to hear his own crow, I think.
I made myself some breakfast, drank some coffee and took an early nap. This was just two hours after I woke up, mind you. I just felt...lazy. I made some fresh coffee (the Beast had used most of it before he left for church) just before the Beast got home from church. Then I went back to watching the BBCA documentaries they were running 24/2 for Earth Day. They were on such things as the oceans, fish, insects, caves, water from snow to waterfalls to rivers and out to the sea. Their subject matter was thorough and amazing. It included the Arctic and Antarctic and the life that inhabits it or uses it for nesting and raising their young. I could hardly believe that in two days time, I didn't see a single repeat even when checking the subject matter for the time I would be asleep. It was a shame I couldn't tape it to be able to watch it all.
I've been watching it all day. Today the Beast and I made our own meals since our appetites didn't appear anywhere close to each others. The Beast washed his white clothes (shirts, socks, undies) along with some of the dish rags that needed bleaching. He only did it because I told him I was going over to Cee's tomorrow. At least he didn't ask me why. Like I need a reason other than to spend some time with my sister? He's always asking me *why?* and it's like he hasn't been able to figure out that I happen to LIKE her? He keeps saying he wants to go visit his brother but when I ask him when, he keeps changing it or finding a reason why he just CAN'T right now.
It's all lame and it makes me wonder. Does he or doesn't he enjoy being with his brother? I can hardly wait to go to Chicago to see my family (and hopefully a few cousins) as well as my girlfriends from school. At my age, that sounds weird but I don't FEEL my age even though my body has betrayed me so often. I have never felt the idea of dying as much as I have since my brother died. A myocardial infarction? Shouldn't that have been detected early on? Life is just too short. Everything can change in an instant. I even started updating my will, which is simpler when you have a family trust already.
Although I have always believed in God, He confuses me in many ways. I always thought of him as a God of love. Yet the God in the Bible seems to always be angry. I also think that the person that wrote Revelation (he was banished from his home by the ruling Governor appointed by Rome) was in the throes of some weird mind bending drug, perhaps from tainted bread or something since he lived in a cave on an island. I mean, really? The scenarios he predicts are worse than most of the militia organizations and even worse than the radical Muslims....almost. I think they will have a real shock when God shows up and punishes them for the truly horrible things they have done, especially to women.
I didn't mean for this to come to any kind of religious discussion or condemnations. It just happened. Sorry.
Anyway, I folded the Beast's clothes when he brought them to me as I was watching TV. I gave the basket with the folded underwear and his mated socks so he could put them away and know where they were. Both his hearing and his memory are starting to suck lately. I mean worse than normal. It's not *Old-Timers*, he just doesn't always pay attention. His mind is always busy thinking of other things....like what lenses he needs for taking the wedding pictures (one happens next month) and which flash he will need for this or that. Sometimes I have to touch his shoulder to make sure he hears me and pays attention to what I tell him.
That's pretty much been my day except that I spent 3 hours or so on Facebook just checking on things my family and friends posted. At least I get to see pictures of their babies and kids growing up and get an idea of what THEIR lives are like. I really need to get out more....LOL.
Time for me to take a shower and get ready for bed. It's very late and I'm glad we have two bathrooms so I won't wake the Beast. Love you all. Be good and remember...the most precious things we have to give is love and kindness. ***Hugs***
I made myself some breakfast, drank some coffee and took an early nap. This was just two hours after I woke up, mind you. I just felt...lazy. I made some fresh coffee (the Beast had used most of it before he left for church) just before the Beast got home from church. Then I went back to watching the BBCA documentaries they were running 24/2 for Earth Day. They were on such things as the oceans, fish, insects, caves, water from snow to waterfalls to rivers and out to the sea. Their subject matter was thorough and amazing. It included the Arctic and Antarctic and the life that inhabits it or uses it for nesting and raising their young. I could hardly believe that in two days time, I didn't see a single repeat even when checking the subject matter for the time I would be asleep. It was a shame I couldn't tape it to be able to watch it all.
I've been watching it all day. Today the Beast and I made our own meals since our appetites didn't appear anywhere close to each others. The Beast washed his white clothes (shirts, socks, undies) along with some of the dish rags that needed bleaching. He only did it because I told him I was going over to Cee's tomorrow. At least he didn't ask me why. Like I need a reason other than to spend some time with my sister? He's always asking me *why?* and it's like he hasn't been able to figure out that I happen to LIKE her? He keeps saying he wants to go visit his brother but when I ask him when, he keeps changing it or finding a reason why he just CAN'T right now.
It's all lame and it makes me wonder. Does he or doesn't he enjoy being with his brother? I can hardly wait to go to Chicago to see my family (and hopefully a few cousins) as well as my girlfriends from school. At my age, that sounds weird but I don't FEEL my age even though my body has betrayed me so often. I have never felt the idea of dying as much as I have since my brother died. A myocardial infarction? Shouldn't that have been detected early on? Life is just too short. Everything can change in an instant. I even started updating my will, which is simpler when you have a family trust already.
Although I have always believed in God, He confuses me in many ways. I always thought of him as a God of love. Yet the God in the Bible seems to always be angry. I also think that the person that wrote Revelation (he was banished from his home by the ruling Governor appointed by Rome) was in the throes of some weird mind bending drug, perhaps from tainted bread or something since he lived in a cave on an island. I mean, really? The scenarios he predicts are worse than most of the militia organizations and even worse than the radical Muslims....almost. I think they will have a real shock when God shows up and punishes them for the truly horrible things they have done, especially to women.
I didn't mean for this to come to any kind of religious discussion or condemnations. It just happened. Sorry.
Anyway, I folded the Beast's clothes when he brought them to me as I was watching TV. I gave the basket with the folded underwear and his mated socks so he could put them away and know where they were. Both his hearing and his memory are starting to suck lately. I mean worse than normal. It's not *Old-Timers*, he just doesn't always pay attention. His mind is always busy thinking of other things....like what lenses he needs for taking the wedding pictures (one happens next month) and which flash he will need for this or that. Sometimes I have to touch his shoulder to make sure he hears me and pays attention to what I tell him.
That's pretty much been my day except that I spent 3 hours or so on Facebook just checking on things my family and friends posted. At least I get to see pictures of their babies and kids growing up and get an idea of what THEIR lives are like. I really need to get out more....LOL.
Time for me to take a shower and get ready for bed. It's very late and I'm glad we have two bathrooms so I won't wake the Beast. Love you all. Be good and remember...the most precious things we have to give is love and kindness. ***Hugs***
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Dinner Out....Sorta
Today we went over to Dennis and Diane's house for dinner. I had asked Diane a couple days ago what she wanted me to bring and she kept insisting I didn't have to bring anything. Well, today she called and asked me if I was still up for making *real* mashed potatoes. It was one of the things I had said I would make since I know Dennis prefers *real* over boxed or baked. Diane keeps insisting the boxed are *real*, just dehydrated.
It was last minute but I sent the Beast to the store for some potatoes since mine had grown too many eyes to suit me. When he got home, I immediately peeled and cut them up and put them on. Yes, she called at the last minute but I really didn't care. She seldom allows anyone to help out by bringing anything. Dennis had been smoking a turkey all day long and brought over the meat from the turkey neck for Baron, which he gobbled up as soon as it was put in his dish. No wonder he loves Dennis...LOL.
As soon as I mashed the potatoes, I put them in a good, glass dish in case it needed to be warmed up later in the microwave, put aluminum foil over the top and wrapped it in a dish towel. Then we headed over at the designated time. I just made it...phew!
I think Diane was a bit surprised at how hot the potatoes were but the surprise faded off her face as she returned to the table out on the patio where the other guests were sitting with Dennis. Diane had put her veggies into the oven (broccoli and baby carrots with onions) and the turkey was finishing up in the smoker. We all were provided with a drink (Diane had asked me earlier what I wanted since she knew the Beast always made a face when I picked our wine or a mixed drink). This way she could just make one for me and he wouldn't be sure what I had...LOL.
There was a homemade cheeseball that Diane had made (really good) along with a variety of crackers and we chatted and got to know each other. I really liked Bonnie, I will call her, because she's a hugger like our family. Her hubby, Tony, was more reserved and just shook hands. We ate in the dining area, off the kitchen and the wine that Tony had brought along was offered up. The Beast just took a sniff of it when Tony pressed him since it was from Portugal and was the most interesting color. A kind of golden/orange color. It was a dry wine but with a very fruity taste to it, not at all unpleasant as some dry wines are. He was very proud of offering it since it was one he had discovered when he was in the Navy and stationed there for a bit. He kept saying it was from 1968 and I guess that was a good year.
After we all were full and we gals had cleared everything up, I realized that I had forgotten to take my pills and had to excuse myself to go home. I told the Beast to stay but he had been up since 6am and was fading fast. I needed to go take my pills or I would have had one heck of a stomach ache later. After taking my pills, I sat in my recliner to watch some TV as the Beast got ready for an early bedtime and I fell asleep (of course!). I woke up about two hours later to use the bathroom and then got into my pj's and went to bed myself. However, sleep eludes me so that is why I am up now.
One funny thing that came up in conversation with Dennis was he asked the Beast if he had bought a rooster. We both laughed because we knew why. He has been hearing Freddy crow in the morning. Dennis said he wasn't sure just where the crowing was coming from since it wasn't really loud but noticeable. Now that he knows, I am sure we will be hearing complaints from him. Diane thought having chickens wasn't allowed here but I told her that they were, only pigs and goats weren't allowed. But this land is zoned agricultural farm and is why our neighbors at the far side of the area has sheep. Of course, they have a huge area that they own so it's not unexpected since that makes them more cash than any crops would. I found out that Diane knew all along that chickens were not excluded but she wanted to see how the Beast reacted. She was hoping for a panicked look.
Well, my eyes are feeling heavy and I am yawning so I am going to try sleep again. Wish me well on that. Love you all. Hope you are having a great weekend. ***Hugs***
PS: For those of you wondering, my brother apparently died of a myocardial infarction. I just hope it was fast and painless.
It was last minute but I sent the Beast to the store for some potatoes since mine had grown too many eyes to suit me. When he got home, I immediately peeled and cut them up and put them on. Yes, she called at the last minute but I really didn't care. She seldom allows anyone to help out by bringing anything. Dennis had been smoking a turkey all day long and brought over the meat from the turkey neck for Baron, which he gobbled up as soon as it was put in his dish. No wonder he loves Dennis...LOL.
As soon as I mashed the potatoes, I put them in a good, glass dish in case it needed to be warmed up later in the microwave, put aluminum foil over the top and wrapped it in a dish towel. Then we headed over at the designated time. I just made it...phew!
I think Diane was a bit surprised at how hot the potatoes were but the surprise faded off her face as she returned to the table out on the patio where the other guests were sitting with Dennis. Diane had put her veggies into the oven (broccoli and baby carrots with onions) and the turkey was finishing up in the smoker. We all were provided with a drink (Diane had asked me earlier what I wanted since she knew the Beast always made a face when I picked our wine or a mixed drink). This way she could just make one for me and he wouldn't be sure what I had...LOL.
There was a homemade cheeseball that Diane had made (really good) along with a variety of crackers and we chatted and got to know each other. I really liked Bonnie, I will call her, because she's a hugger like our family. Her hubby, Tony, was more reserved and just shook hands. We ate in the dining area, off the kitchen and the wine that Tony had brought along was offered up. The Beast just took a sniff of it when Tony pressed him since it was from Portugal and was the most interesting color. A kind of golden/orange color. It was a dry wine but with a very fruity taste to it, not at all unpleasant as some dry wines are. He was very proud of offering it since it was one he had discovered when he was in the Navy and stationed there for a bit. He kept saying it was from 1968 and I guess that was a good year.
After we all were full and we gals had cleared everything up, I realized that I had forgotten to take my pills and had to excuse myself to go home. I told the Beast to stay but he had been up since 6am and was fading fast. I needed to go take my pills or I would have had one heck of a stomach ache later. After taking my pills, I sat in my recliner to watch some TV as the Beast got ready for an early bedtime and I fell asleep (of course!). I woke up about two hours later to use the bathroom and then got into my pj's and went to bed myself. However, sleep eludes me so that is why I am up now.
One funny thing that came up in conversation with Dennis was he asked the Beast if he had bought a rooster. We both laughed because we knew why. He has been hearing Freddy crow in the morning. Dennis said he wasn't sure just where the crowing was coming from since it wasn't really loud but noticeable. Now that he knows, I am sure we will be hearing complaints from him. Diane thought having chickens wasn't allowed here but I told her that they were, only pigs and goats weren't allowed. But this land is zoned agricultural farm and is why our neighbors at the far side of the area has sheep. Of course, they have a huge area that they own so it's not unexpected since that makes them more cash than any crops would. I found out that Diane knew all along that chickens were not excluded but she wanted to see how the Beast reacted. She was hoping for a panicked look.
Well, my eyes are feeling heavy and I am yawning so I am going to try sleep again. Wish me well on that. Love you all. Hope you are having a great weekend. ***Hugs***
PS: For those of you wondering, my brother apparently died of a myocardial infarction. I just hope it was fast and painless.
Friday, April 22, 2016
Ever Had One Of Those Days.....?
Today was one of those days that just didn't go the way you planned. I had wanted to go over to Cee's today because today my brother's ashes were interred next to his wife's. But the Beast informed me (reminded, really) that he needed MY car to take Baron to the vets. He needed his rabies shot and some more heartworm medication. We have given that to him every month since he was three months old. It's mosquito season now and they carry the heart worm eggs and inject it into dogs and cats when they bite. It's in the stuff that allows them to bite you without you knowing until AFTER the fact.
My sister wrote to say that five of my brother's co-workers attended along with various family and friends. I was so grateful to hear that. They went to brunch together afterward. My poor sister, Bee, was exhausted by the end of the day and went to bed early. Love you, Sis. Thank you for taking care of all this. Wish I had been there to help out. See you in June.
There wasn't a lot that went wrong but it just seemed like things that should have been easy, weren't. Stuff that dropped out of my hands that shouldn't have. Things I went to grab that were hot and I should have known it. It was like my mind wasn't attached or something. I was just so distracted for some reason. I should have stayed in bed. I just hope tomorrow is better.
Chewlee decided that, since Johnnycakes now had moved their camper to the camp grounds, she wants to go there instead of here. I can't blame her. They have a pool there and she loves to swim. I really considered going to see her play soccer but I didn't write down the name of where she was going to be playing so I figured it just wasn't in the cards this week. I do really want to go watch her play one day. Maybe next week. It's worth getting up early for. They play around 10am every week. It's a bit of a ride for me so that means being up at 8am, getting dressed and eating something. Then programming the address into the GPS and heading out. Oh, and bringing a chair with me...two if Cee wants to go. She lives on the way so that only adds a few minutes to the drive.
I just went and set up the coffee for morning. The coffee ground holder doesn't use a filter in it so you kind of have to bang it on the side of the garbage can to empty the grounds out. Well, of course, I banged it once and it slipped out of my hands and into the garbage. I had the light over the sink on but it doesn't reach over to where the garbage can is. So it was turn on the kitchen lights, find the holder, turn off the light, go to the sink and clean it off thoroughly. *Sigh* Usually I can just rinse any remaining grounds out of it without doing anything else. Tonight it got greasy so that meant soap and water necessary. But I finally put it all together and it's ready for the Beast in the morning. He's going out again with his church group. Don't ask.
He did a little bit of shopping this afternoon and forgot to get my creamer for my coffee. I'll have to run out and get some in the morning but I don't mind. I want to pick up my cookies, too. We've been drinking tea in the evening (he likes his herbal tea and I drink my cinnamon tea) instead of coffee. I like it because we sleep better. I just wish the bathroom breaks weren't so often for us both. LOL. That hasn't changed.
Well, time to get back to bed. Love you all. Have a wonderful weekend. Drive carefully. ***Hugs***
My sister wrote to say that five of my brother's co-workers attended along with various family and friends. I was so grateful to hear that. They went to brunch together afterward. My poor sister, Bee, was exhausted by the end of the day and went to bed early. Love you, Sis. Thank you for taking care of all this. Wish I had been there to help out. See you in June.
There wasn't a lot that went wrong but it just seemed like things that should have been easy, weren't. Stuff that dropped out of my hands that shouldn't have. Things I went to grab that were hot and I should have known it. It was like my mind wasn't attached or something. I was just so distracted for some reason. I should have stayed in bed. I just hope tomorrow is better.
Chewlee decided that, since Johnnycakes now had moved their camper to the camp grounds, she wants to go there instead of here. I can't blame her. They have a pool there and she loves to swim. I really considered going to see her play soccer but I didn't write down the name of where she was going to be playing so I figured it just wasn't in the cards this week. I do really want to go watch her play one day. Maybe next week. It's worth getting up early for. They play around 10am every week. It's a bit of a ride for me so that means being up at 8am, getting dressed and eating something. Then programming the address into the GPS and heading out. Oh, and bringing a chair with me...two if Cee wants to go. She lives on the way so that only adds a few minutes to the drive.
I just went and set up the coffee for morning. The coffee ground holder doesn't use a filter in it so you kind of have to bang it on the side of the garbage can to empty the grounds out. Well, of course, I banged it once and it slipped out of my hands and into the garbage. I had the light over the sink on but it doesn't reach over to where the garbage can is. So it was turn on the kitchen lights, find the holder, turn off the light, go to the sink and clean it off thoroughly. *Sigh* Usually I can just rinse any remaining grounds out of it without doing anything else. Tonight it got greasy so that meant soap and water necessary. But I finally put it all together and it's ready for the Beast in the morning. He's going out again with his church group. Don't ask.
He did a little bit of shopping this afternoon and forgot to get my creamer for my coffee. I'll have to run out and get some in the morning but I don't mind. I want to pick up my cookies, too. We've been drinking tea in the evening (he likes his herbal tea and I drink my cinnamon tea) instead of coffee. I like it because we sleep better. I just wish the bathroom breaks weren't so often for us both. LOL. That hasn't changed.
Well, time to get back to bed. Love you all. Have a wonderful weekend. Drive carefully. ***Hugs***
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Very Strange Type Day For Me....
Today was a kind of lethargic day for me. I DID go out for a bit because I needed my medications and the Beast was out with a few of his friends from his church. I not only picked up my meds but I also picked up some frozen veggies and a new pair of shoes for me. They are comfortable but, without socks, they will be a bit big for me. I needed a new pair of shoes and they had to be comfortable for the bottom of my feet. That's the area that is the most painful for me due to my neuropathy. Some days are worse than others like today was and the shoes I had on were just awful for how painful they were.
Since I was at *cheapmart* (as Bratfink calls it), I was kind of limited so finding these shoes was a surprise. Just for the comfort factor. I really hate to spend money because the Beast is such a spendthrift that he maxes out our budget time-after-time. He buys himself expensive shoes and, because of his limp (actually a drag), it means he buys a couple pair a year (the ones he wears to church). His sneakers require replacing about every three months. I haven't bought a new pair of shoes for three years. I keep waiting for him to complain that I spent any money at all. He's done that a time or two saying *he had a budget in mind and my spending money screwed it up*. That's what I live with all the time.
He had a package from Amazon delivered today and I couldn't wait to see what he bought this time. It was a new flash for his camera. AND...get this!....he has another, cheaper, one coming. He bought it because his old one was very heavy (true) and he has two weddings coming up that he's committed to taking the pictures for them. However, at 73, he is getting weaker and the weight of the camera, lens and flash was making him start to shake after a while. He said he spent two weeks researching various ones before he decided to buy this one. He liked all the reviews on it. Isn't that sweet?
He also bought three new throw rugs this past week. One I knew needed replacing but the other two? I need a new one in the guest bathroom but did he even think of that when he decided that this was the time to spend even more money? I shudder when I go over all he's bought in just the last month, including the French press (it's a coffee maker of a different sort) that has been used ONCE!
I am just sitting here, stunned, because I feel guilty spending just $20. on a pair of shoes that I am not crazy about but it doesn't hurt my feet when I am uncomfortable from the neuropathy. Am I crazy or what?
The Beast went to bed early and I got ambitious. I decided to wash a few things (a blanket, some of my pj's and underwear) and I actually put away the dishes that were cleaned after dinner. I usually do that in the morning but I was waiting for the coffee to finish perking so I figured I might as well do something productive.
Freddy was very vocal today. I think he likes the sound of his own crowing. It was a gorgeous day here, again, and I think the hens enjoyed it once the sun went past the trees lining the edge of our property. They shade their coop. But, when it started raining shortly after dinner time, I could hardly believe my eyes. They were ALL out in their yard. In the rain. What in the world is wrong with them? Granted, it was not a hard rain but still.
I say it was a strange day for me because I just couldn't get interested in anything. I wasn't in the mood for reading, nor any of my DVD's. Lord knows the TV schedule was BORING, as usual and even my game didn't appeal. I tried going on Facebook but got off after just a few minutes. I couldn't even nap although I was tired. No idea what was wrong with me but I just wasn't interested in anything. I glanced at my email but only opened the jokes I get every day (Garfield and a few others).
I need to get clothes folded then take my shower before I go to bed so I will close for now. The Beast is going out with his church group again tomorrow and I think I will call Cee and see if she would like some company after he gets home. Or I may wait until Friday. I will be thinking of my brother's ashes being buried then and maybe we can just be together with our memories and our thoughts.
Love you all. Remember that each day that you wake up is a blessing. Today is all we have and we should make the most of it (not waste it like I did). Tomorrow is not promised to anyone. So practice kindness to everyone and tell those you love that you do. Remember a hug is sometimes more important than words to people. Everyone is carrying a burden of some kind that we don't know about. A smile is no true indication that all is well. ***Hugs***
Since I was at *cheapmart* (as Bratfink calls it), I was kind of limited so finding these shoes was a surprise. Just for the comfort factor. I really hate to spend money because the Beast is such a spendthrift that he maxes out our budget time-after-time. He buys himself expensive shoes and, because of his limp (actually a drag), it means he buys a couple pair a year (the ones he wears to church). His sneakers require replacing about every three months. I haven't bought a new pair of shoes for three years. I keep waiting for him to complain that I spent any money at all. He's done that a time or two saying *he had a budget in mind and my spending money screwed it up*. That's what I live with all the time.
He had a package from Amazon delivered today and I couldn't wait to see what he bought this time. It was a new flash for his camera. AND...get this!....he has another, cheaper, one coming. He bought it because his old one was very heavy (true) and he has two weddings coming up that he's committed to taking the pictures for them. However, at 73, he is getting weaker and the weight of the camera, lens and flash was making him start to shake after a while. He said he spent two weeks researching various ones before he decided to buy this one. He liked all the reviews on it. Isn't that sweet?
He also bought three new throw rugs this past week. One I knew needed replacing but the other two? I need a new one in the guest bathroom but did he even think of that when he decided that this was the time to spend even more money? I shudder when I go over all he's bought in just the last month, including the French press (it's a coffee maker of a different sort) that has been used ONCE!
I am just sitting here, stunned, because I feel guilty spending just $20. on a pair of shoes that I am not crazy about but it doesn't hurt my feet when I am uncomfortable from the neuropathy. Am I crazy or what?
The Beast went to bed early and I got ambitious. I decided to wash a few things (a blanket, some of my pj's and underwear) and I actually put away the dishes that were cleaned after dinner. I usually do that in the morning but I was waiting for the coffee to finish perking so I figured I might as well do something productive.
Freddy was very vocal today. I think he likes the sound of his own crowing. It was a gorgeous day here, again, and I think the hens enjoyed it once the sun went past the trees lining the edge of our property. They shade their coop. But, when it started raining shortly after dinner time, I could hardly believe my eyes. They were ALL out in their yard. In the rain. What in the world is wrong with them? Granted, it was not a hard rain but still.
I say it was a strange day for me because I just couldn't get interested in anything. I wasn't in the mood for reading, nor any of my DVD's. Lord knows the TV schedule was BORING, as usual and even my game didn't appeal. I tried going on Facebook but got off after just a few minutes. I couldn't even nap although I was tired. No idea what was wrong with me but I just wasn't interested in anything. I glanced at my email but only opened the jokes I get every day (Garfield and a few others).
I need to get clothes folded then take my shower before I go to bed so I will close for now. The Beast is going out with his church group again tomorrow and I think I will call Cee and see if she would like some company after he gets home. Or I may wait until Friday. I will be thinking of my brother's ashes being buried then and maybe we can just be together with our memories and our thoughts.
Love you all. Remember that each day that you wake up is a blessing. Today is all we have and we should make the most of it (not waste it like I did). Tomorrow is not promised to anyone. So practice kindness to everyone and tell those you love that you do. Remember a hug is sometimes more important than words to people. Everyone is carrying a burden of some kind that we don't know about. A smile is no true indication that all is well. ***Hugs***
Poor Baby Got Hurt!
Today I went on FB to check and see what was going on with my family and friends and discovered that the Princess had taken Gunner to the emergency room! He had fallen and split his lip badly. Enough that the Princess was a wreck. He needed three stitches but, because of where he needed them, they had to put him to sleep.
A friend of the Princess' went to the house to get Chewlee while the Princess was taking care of Gunner's need. Her hubby, Johnnycakes, was sleeping so Chewlee was really kind of alone. But they brought her back later when the Princess returned home. Luckily, Gunner went to sleep easily after the trauma was over. I offered to take Chewlee for the weekend because we know that Gunner will be *needy* and clingy after all this. At least until he heals. However, Chewlee has a soccer game on Saturday and I wanted to know where it was taking place since I would love to see her play.
When the Princess was on a soccer team at school, I went to all her practices and her games. I think I will ask Cee if she would like to go with me. I will bring Chewlee home with me after her game then. Hopefully, I will get to see my poor Gunner, too.
The Beast is calling our rooster, Freddy these days. So we have a Frantic Fran and Freddy as the first named chickens. Frantic Fran actually makes me think of the roadrunner. She doesn't walk anywhere. She runs out of the coop and across the yard. Then she runs back to the coop. It's back and forth, back and forth. Other than that, she will just sit down on the ground. But a lot of the hens are doing that. They look like a bunch of old women, gathering to gossip about the neighbors....LOL.
No eggs yet although we check every day. Luckily, there's no place they could hide them so it's really easy. I hope they use the nesting boxes once they start. At this point, it's a waiting game. They are old enough now. Oh, and Freddy is becoming quite the rooster. His crow has improved but I am grateful that he's not any louder than he is. I would hate to have pissed off neighbors since he likes crowing late in the afternoon. He must be on California or Hawaii time.
The Princess' rabbits had their babies. She posted a picture of one of the babies. So cute. Hard to believe that Johnnycakes is going to eat them eventually. It will have to be him that does it all since I doubt the Princess will want any part of that but you never know. She might be more hardy than she looks. She is so cute and feminine looking. Just a beautiful person. I love her to pieces. I would love just half of her energy....LOL.
I seem to be spending a lot of time watching the chickens and the crazy things they do. They really are fun to watch. I love it when the rooster pisses them off and they put him in his place. He gathers up his dignity and trots off to another bunch of hens. I've also noticed that there always seems to be one hen that will stay in the coop while the others go outside. When one comes in, then that one comes outside. So strange.
They like the tall roost these days. There will be six or eight of them that perch on it at night. The Beast changed the light in there to a much dimmer one so they can rest better at night. He felt the light confused them so now it's a 25 watt bulb in there. Not a regular bulb but one of those energy efficient ones. I really have no idea if they care for a light or not. We just need it when we go in to close the doggie door access so we can see what we are doing. I suppose we could just unplug it. I'll have to mention that to the Beast. It's easy enough.
Well, back to bed for me now. Love you all. Be good. Be kind. It's easy. ***Hugs***
A friend of the Princess' went to the house to get Chewlee while the Princess was taking care of Gunner's need. Her hubby, Johnnycakes, was sleeping so Chewlee was really kind of alone. But they brought her back later when the Princess returned home. Luckily, Gunner went to sleep easily after the trauma was over. I offered to take Chewlee for the weekend because we know that Gunner will be *needy* and clingy after all this. At least until he heals. However, Chewlee has a soccer game on Saturday and I wanted to know where it was taking place since I would love to see her play.
When the Princess was on a soccer team at school, I went to all her practices and her games. I think I will ask Cee if she would like to go with me. I will bring Chewlee home with me after her game then. Hopefully, I will get to see my poor Gunner, too.
The Beast is calling our rooster, Freddy these days. So we have a Frantic Fran and Freddy as the first named chickens. Frantic Fran actually makes me think of the roadrunner. She doesn't walk anywhere. She runs out of the coop and across the yard. Then she runs back to the coop. It's back and forth, back and forth. Other than that, she will just sit down on the ground. But a lot of the hens are doing that. They look like a bunch of old women, gathering to gossip about the neighbors....LOL.
No eggs yet although we check every day. Luckily, there's no place they could hide them so it's really easy. I hope they use the nesting boxes once they start. At this point, it's a waiting game. They are old enough now. Oh, and Freddy is becoming quite the rooster. His crow has improved but I am grateful that he's not any louder than he is. I would hate to have pissed off neighbors since he likes crowing late in the afternoon. He must be on California or Hawaii time.
The Princess' rabbits had their babies. She posted a picture of one of the babies. So cute. Hard to believe that Johnnycakes is going to eat them eventually. It will have to be him that does it all since I doubt the Princess will want any part of that but you never know. She might be more hardy than she looks. She is so cute and feminine looking. Just a beautiful person. I love her to pieces. I would love just half of her energy....LOL.
I seem to be spending a lot of time watching the chickens and the crazy things they do. They really are fun to watch. I love it when the rooster pisses them off and they put him in his place. He gathers up his dignity and trots off to another bunch of hens. I've also noticed that there always seems to be one hen that will stay in the coop while the others go outside. When one comes in, then that one comes outside. So strange.
They like the tall roost these days. There will be six or eight of them that perch on it at night. The Beast changed the light in there to a much dimmer one so they can rest better at night. He felt the light confused them so now it's a 25 watt bulb in there. Not a regular bulb but one of those energy efficient ones. I really have no idea if they care for a light or not. We just need it when we go in to close the doggie door access so we can see what we are doing. I suppose we could just unplug it. I'll have to mention that to the Beast. It's easy enough.
Well, back to bed for me now. Love you all. Be good. Be kind. It's easy. ***Hugs***
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
The Rooster Finds His Voice....
If there is anything that will send the rooster to the roasting pan, it's the fact that he has found his *voice*. Although we are in an agricultural area, I have noticed that not many people have chickens around us. And it's been a long time since I heard a rooster crow anywhere except in our coop, that is.
It's false that roosters crow at dawn. If ours has, we haven't heard it but he crows a lot all day long. Not continuously but often enough. Thankfully, he's not too loud....yet. We still have a lot of people that work during the day living around us so I am keeping my fingers crossed that he doesn't annoy anyone too much. That may be the only thing that saves his life...LOL I would have been content with just the chickens we had before getting him but I think the Beast has visions of letting a hen or two raise a brood to keep up the egg laying hens and a supply of chicken for eating. I'm just not sure I could but that remains to be seen. I doubt the Beast really knows just how much work killing and cleaning a chicken is but he'll find out if he can actually manage to do it.
My brother's ashes are going to be interred alongside his wife on Friday. I am not going to go up for it but it won't be just my sister, Bee, and my brother, Josh. There will be a few cousins, and a few of his nieces and nephews. Bee said the service might last an hour at the most and she really didn't want me to make the trip for just that. It would be different if there was going to be a wake. I would have had to make the drive up there and then turn around and come right back. I guess Cee and I will make the trip to the cemetery when we go up in June and say our goodbyes. I just feel bad that I can't be there with them. "Nuff said or I will be crying again.
Just took a break to set my hair. I took my shower before I sat down and wrote this and my hair was starting to dry. I'm thinking about getting a shag cut when I finally can go to a hairdresser. It should be easy to take care of and that's what I want right now.
I got my license renewed for another four years. Wow! Talk about pricey! $39.00. For just four years. Does anyone else pay that kind of fee for renewing your drivers license? Of course, $3.00 is just for the service in charge of the online renewal site. I guess they have to get paid, too. But still......
So I need to get some sleep. I didn't sleep well last night. I kept imagining my brother, dying alone. I just hope it happened quickly and with little or no pain. If I died, even with the Beast here, I would be alone. That's because you know when you are not truly loved any more. I would miss him if he died but I don't think he would miss me unless Baron died before I did. He might miss my cooking but he's trying to find out why so many things *I* make taste better than when he tries making the same thing. Tee hee hee. Like I would tell him all my secrets!
Love you all. Be happy. Be kind to everyone. We all have different heartaches that we carry around with us. Smile at everyone because it's contagious. Don't be afraid to cry when your heart aches. ***Hugs***
It's false that roosters crow at dawn. If ours has, we haven't heard it but he crows a lot all day long. Not continuously but often enough. Thankfully, he's not too loud....yet. We still have a lot of people that work during the day living around us so I am keeping my fingers crossed that he doesn't annoy anyone too much. That may be the only thing that saves his life...LOL I would have been content with just the chickens we had before getting him but I think the Beast has visions of letting a hen or two raise a brood to keep up the egg laying hens and a supply of chicken for eating. I'm just not sure I could but that remains to be seen. I doubt the Beast really knows just how much work killing and cleaning a chicken is but he'll find out if he can actually manage to do it.
My brother's ashes are going to be interred alongside his wife on Friday. I am not going to go up for it but it won't be just my sister, Bee, and my brother, Josh. There will be a few cousins, and a few of his nieces and nephews. Bee said the service might last an hour at the most and she really didn't want me to make the trip for just that. It would be different if there was going to be a wake. I would have had to make the drive up there and then turn around and come right back. I guess Cee and I will make the trip to the cemetery when we go up in June and say our goodbyes. I just feel bad that I can't be there with them. "Nuff said or I will be crying again.
Just took a break to set my hair. I took my shower before I sat down and wrote this and my hair was starting to dry. I'm thinking about getting a shag cut when I finally can go to a hairdresser. It should be easy to take care of and that's what I want right now.
I got my license renewed for another four years. Wow! Talk about pricey! $39.00. For just four years. Does anyone else pay that kind of fee for renewing your drivers license? Of course, $3.00 is just for the service in charge of the online renewal site. I guess they have to get paid, too. But still......
So I need to get some sleep. I didn't sleep well last night. I kept imagining my brother, dying alone. I just hope it happened quickly and with little or no pain. If I died, even with the Beast here, I would be alone. That's because you know when you are not truly loved any more. I would miss him if he died but I don't think he would miss me unless Baron died before I did. He might miss my cooking but he's trying to find out why so many things *I* make taste better than when he tries making the same thing. Tee hee hee. Like I would tell him all my secrets!
Love you all. Be happy. Be kind to everyone. We all have different heartaches that we carry around with us. Smile at everyone because it's contagious. Don't be afraid to cry when your heart aches. ***Hugs***
Strange How This Happens....
I spent about an hour clearing and cleaning my desk today. But, here I am, it's 3am and my desk is a mess again. I have no idea how this happened. My pill container is here (again) because I realized that it needed refilling but I got interrupted when I started to gather up my pills so those got put back but the pill box is here. My DVD controller got moved when I cleaned the TV stand and the TV. It's on my desk to the right of me and the TV remote is also next to it since I don't need it but it was on the TV stand. The satellite controller is on my left, on top of my pill box.
Also to my left is my coffee cup (large, with a top to it) and behind that is my empty ice water cup (very large). My candle that I am currently using and I put the top on it after blowing it out when I went to eat dinner. I forgot to put it on the shelf in the bookcase where I keep them when not in use. My box of tissues for blowing my nose is also back on my desk since I am currently using them. My keyboard must stay on here, of course, as well as my pad and mouse. My cell phone is sitting between my hands as I am typing this.
Let's not forget the pen holder that stays slightly behind my screen and to my left. I may need one, right? And the holder for my paper clips, which matches the pen holder should stay where it is next to it, of course. But when did I put TWO different cologne sprays back on here instead of on my dresser tray where they belong? *sniff, sniff* No, I didn't use either of them after my shower so what's with that? Of course, my cinnamon Altoids should be in my purse but I forgot to put them back when I took one earlier. How did this stupid mail advertising get put on my tissue box instead of in the garbage where it belongs???? *Sigh*
My desk is clean (by that I mean the desk itself) but it sure isn't cleared off, is it? It happens little-by-little once I get to reading Facebook. I really, really need to read it in the morning. Except if I do that then I don't get dressed right away. It's a conundrum. At least I don't have any dishes in here. Small consolation but it's not cluttering my desk.....LOL
I am awake because I was dreaming I was in the bathroom and was about to pee when I suddenly realized I was sleeping and woke up before having an accident. I took care of that and now I am posting before going back to bed.
My sister, Bee, posted the link on FB regarding my brother's interment but, because it's private, there was no date for that. I will have to call her tomorrow to see if I can manage to get up there for it. I also have to see about renewing my driver's license. I realized over the weekend that it has expired! Ut oh! I hope they don't give me a hard time tomorrow...oh, I mean today....when I go to renew it. We'll see, won't we? I'm an old fart now so there's no telling.
Love you all. Got to go. I need to be bright eyed and bushy tailed tomorrow (today). Hope your week is going okay so far. At least most of us are having good weather. I'm so sorry for Houston, however. I have friends there and a cousin that lives nearby. I don't think she is affected where she is but my friends in Houston proper probably have been. I hope to hear from them soon.
Be good. Be careful. ***Hugs***
Also to my left is my coffee cup (large, with a top to it) and behind that is my empty ice water cup (very large). My candle that I am currently using and I put the top on it after blowing it out when I went to eat dinner. I forgot to put it on the shelf in the bookcase where I keep them when not in use. My box of tissues for blowing my nose is also back on my desk since I am currently using them. My keyboard must stay on here, of course, as well as my pad and mouse. My cell phone is sitting between my hands as I am typing this.
Let's not forget the pen holder that stays slightly behind my screen and to my left. I may need one, right? And the holder for my paper clips, which matches the pen holder should stay where it is next to it, of course. But when did I put TWO different cologne sprays back on here instead of on my dresser tray where they belong? *sniff, sniff* No, I didn't use either of them after my shower so what's with that? Of course, my cinnamon Altoids should be in my purse but I forgot to put them back when I took one earlier. How did this stupid mail advertising get put on my tissue box instead of in the garbage where it belongs???? *Sigh*
My desk is clean (by that I mean the desk itself) but it sure isn't cleared off, is it? It happens little-by-little once I get to reading Facebook. I really, really need to read it in the morning. Except if I do that then I don't get dressed right away. It's a conundrum. At least I don't have any dishes in here. Small consolation but it's not cluttering my desk.....LOL
I am awake because I was dreaming I was in the bathroom and was about to pee when I suddenly realized I was sleeping and woke up before having an accident. I took care of that and now I am posting before going back to bed.
My sister, Bee, posted the link on FB regarding my brother's interment but, because it's private, there was no date for that. I will have to call her tomorrow to see if I can manage to get up there for it. I also have to see about renewing my driver's license. I realized over the weekend that it has expired! Ut oh! I hope they don't give me a hard time tomorrow...oh, I mean today....when I go to renew it. We'll see, won't we? I'm an old fart now so there's no telling.
Love you all. Got to go. I need to be bright eyed and bushy tailed tomorrow (today). Hope your week is going okay so far. At least most of us are having good weather. I'm so sorry for Houston, however. I have friends there and a cousin that lives nearby. I don't think she is affected where she is but my friends in Houston proper probably have been. I hope to hear from them soon.
Be good. Be careful. ***Hugs***
Sunday, April 17, 2016
The Beast Is Starting To Feel Better.....
I was kind of relieved today when the Beast actually felt good enough (after taking more of the Theraflu cough stuff) to go outside and mow the lawn out front and even our lot next door. He stopped briefly to talk with Dennis who was taking the opportunity to ride his motorcycle on this great day we had.
Not a cloud in the sky, which almost seemed abnormal to me but it was definitely clear, blue sky. I haven't seen a cloud-less sky in a long time. If it happens to you, you will understand what I mean. We don't have pollution around here because there are no plants or industrial sites anywhere within 50 miles. I'm only saying 50 miles because I am not sure if they have any in Gadsden or Birmingham (which is slightly more than 50 miles away). I do know there are some sites with big chimneys just northeast of Huntsville but I am not sure what those plants are. I just suspect that any plant with big chimneys is going to be spewing out some kind of pollution. But they are the ones that are 50 miles away from us.
It was an incredibly beautiful day. Very little wind, sunny, and it was 75 degrees out in the afternoon. I had gone over to Cee's around noon. We sat and chatted about our brother for a bit and then on to other things. I ended up spending almost four hours there. I was shocked that the time passed so quickly. I didn't have to worry about dinner because I had already told the Beast we were having leftovers. I just heated up the stew for us. There was just enough left for our two bowls. I thought that was great because I usually make enough for a crowd. I had tried not to make too much and, for once, I did good. LOL
When I got home, I decided to wash my clothes and discovered the Beast had a quilt in the washer and the dryer had a set of sheets and pillow cases from the guest bedroom. He had discovered that Baron had been wiping his nose on the edge of the bed up at the top (he found it when he went to straighten out the bedspread) and the sheets had a distinct dirty area. I thought it was funny that Baron had moved aside the bedspread in order to use the sheet to scratch his muzzle. I told the Beast it was his fault that Baron did that because I had been saying for over a week that Baron needed a bath. Dirty muzzle, dirty dog...plain and simple to me. So tomorrow is bath day for Baron. It's supposed to be even warmer than today so Baron will enjoy it. What ticks me off is that his first impulse after a bath is to roll in the grass or else he has to come into my computer room or the guest room and roll on the rug.
It's not to get dry, either. He can be completely dry (we used to use the *warm* setting on my blow dryer to dry him during the winter but he still had to roll. He always has this stupid grin on his face. I guess a back scratch is a back scratch even for dogs. People just do it differently.
I fell asleep in my recliner after dinner so I don't know when the Beast went to bed. I woke up about an hour ago and took my shower. I'm in my jammies now and ready for bed....almost. Even though I slept for 5 hours, my eyes still have that tired feeling. I figure they are trying to tell me something.
Love you all. Remember that you shouldn't live in the past because then you aren't paying attention to today. You can choose to be happy. Get rid of negative people in your life. Get rid of the people who are always creating drama. Appreciate the ones that make you laugh and are kind. I wish you all happiness. ***Hugs***
Not a cloud in the sky, which almost seemed abnormal to me but it was definitely clear, blue sky. I haven't seen a cloud-less sky in a long time. If it happens to you, you will understand what I mean. We don't have pollution around here because there are no plants or industrial sites anywhere within 50 miles. I'm only saying 50 miles because I am not sure if they have any in Gadsden or Birmingham (which is slightly more than 50 miles away). I do know there are some sites with big chimneys just northeast of Huntsville but I am not sure what those plants are. I just suspect that any plant with big chimneys is going to be spewing out some kind of pollution. But they are the ones that are 50 miles away from us.
It was an incredibly beautiful day. Very little wind, sunny, and it was 75 degrees out in the afternoon. I had gone over to Cee's around noon. We sat and chatted about our brother for a bit and then on to other things. I ended up spending almost four hours there. I was shocked that the time passed so quickly. I didn't have to worry about dinner because I had already told the Beast we were having leftovers. I just heated up the stew for us. There was just enough left for our two bowls. I thought that was great because I usually make enough for a crowd. I had tried not to make too much and, for once, I did good. LOL
When I got home, I decided to wash my clothes and discovered the Beast had a quilt in the washer and the dryer had a set of sheets and pillow cases from the guest bedroom. He had discovered that Baron had been wiping his nose on the edge of the bed up at the top (he found it when he went to straighten out the bedspread) and the sheets had a distinct dirty area. I thought it was funny that Baron had moved aside the bedspread in order to use the sheet to scratch his muzzle. I told the Beast it was his fault that Baron did that because I had been saying for over a week that Baron needed a bath. Dirty muzzle, dirty dog...plain and simple to me. So tomorrow is bath day for Baron. It's supposed to be even warmer than today so Baron will enjoy it. What ticks me off is that his first impulse after a bath is to roll in the grass or else he has to come into my computer room or the guest room and roll on the rug.
It's not to get dry, either. He can be completely dry (we used to use the *warm* setting on my blow dryer to dry him during the winter but he still had to roll. He always has this stupid grin on his face. I guess a back scratch is a back scratch even for dogs. People just do it differently.
I fell asleep in my recliner after dinner so I don't know when the Beast went to bed. I woke up about an hour ago and took my shower. I'm in my jammies now and ready for bed....almost. Even though I slept for 5 hours, my eyes still have that tired feeling. I figure they are trying to tell me something.
Love you all. Remember that you shouldn't live in the past because then you aren't paying attention to today. You can choose to be happy. Get rid of negative people in your life. Get rid of the people who are always creating drama. Appreciate the ones that make you laugh and are kind. I wish you all happiness. ***Hugs***
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Sweet, And Unexpected Condolence Gift.....
My bff, Carol, sent me a beautiful condolence gift. It was very unexpected but she is amazing that way. Here's a picture of what I received:
These are two different orchid plants. I happen to love orchids and she knows that. I think it's so thoughtful of her. I love the bamboo baskets they came in also. They are just beautiful. The picture doesn't even do them justice.
I just wish that the climate where my brother will be buried was different or I would plant them on his and Patty's combined grave site. But I will think of him every time I see these in the future. They really aren't all that hard to take care of. Just a soaking on occasion when the composite used gets almost dry and a bit of trimming after the flowers die. They don't need any direct sunlight so that's also a plus. I have another orchid plant but it has bloomed already this year and I just had to trim the old stems back to the green area.
Neither the Beast nor I did much of anything today. I did do one load of wash but that was a snap. The Beast finally started using some Theraflu cold remedy (the hot tea variety) and he said it felt like his chest has loosened up. He felt better afterward anyway. That's all that counts. He hasn't really had much energy so I knew he really felt bad. He normally pushes himself to do things even when he gets tired. He seems to be able to find at least ONE thing to accomplish every day even if it's just hopping onto the riding mower and mowing the grass. Actually, it's more like he mows the weeds...LOL. Our lawn has been taken over by them because he hasn't kept it up. We own a spreader but he hates to walk it over the lawn area (we have about 3/4 of an acre between the two lots) and the spreader you can use with our John Deere he felt was too pricey. I told him to just break up the area he does into three or more sections but he is stubborn.
We actually need to find someone to give us a helping hand from time to time but what he hates more than not being able to do something himself is having to pay someone to do it. Oh well. I can't change him. I accepted that a long time ago.
I need to get to bed now so I will say goodnight (or good morning if you read this tomorrow). Love you all. Be all you can be. Be kind. Be thoughtful. Be happy. ***Hugs***
These are two different orchid plants. I happen to love orchids and she knows that. I think it's so thoughtful of her. I love the bamboo baskets they came in also. They are just beautiful. The picture doesn't even do them justice.
I just wish that the climate where my brother will be buried was different or I would plant them on his and Patty's combined grave site. But I will think of him every time I see these in the future. They really aren't all that hard to take care of. Just a soaking on occasion when the composite used gets almost dry and a bit of trimming after the flowers die. They don't need any direct sunlight so that's also a plus. I have another orchid plant but it has bloomed already this year and I just had to trim the old stems back to the green area.
Neither the Beast nor I did much of anything today. I did do one load of wash but that was a snap. The Beast finally started using some Theraflu cold remedy (the hot tea variety) and he said it felt like his chest has loosened up. He felt better afterward anyway. That's all that counts. He hasn't really had much energy so I knew he really felt bad. He normally pushes himself to do things even when he gets tired. He seems to be able to find at least ONE thing to accomplish every day even if it's just hopping onto the riding mower and mowing the grass. Actually, it's more like he mows the weeds...LOL. Our lawn has been taken over by them because he hasn't kept it up. We own a spreader but he hates to walk it over the lawn area (we have about 3/4 of an acre between the two lots) and the spreader you can use with our John Deere he felt was too pricey. I told him to just break up the area he does into three or more sections but he is stubborn.
We actually need to find someone to give us a helping hand from time to time but what he hates more than not being able to do something himself is having to pay someone to do it. Oh well. I can't change him. I accepted that a long time ago.
I need to get to bed now so I will say goodnight (or good morning if you read this tomorrow). Love you all. Be all you can be. Be kind. Be thoughtful. Be happy. ***Hugs***
Friday, April 15, 2016
A Busier Day Than I Thought It Would Be.....
Both Cee and I spent a lot of yesterday just crying over the loss of our brother. We know that it's tears for our loss, especially after thinking we would get to see him in a couple weeks. I had thought I would go over to her house and spend some time with her but she ended up having a problem with her computer and she came over here, instead.
The nice part about it was that she finally got to see the chickens (and her comment was *Gee, they look plump!*). She even got to see the inside of the barn although she didn't venture inside. She also got to see how crazy they are over the *greens* we throw into the coop. She laughed at that.
The Beast tried to resolve her problem without going online with it since it seemed to be a Windows 10 problem. Once he seemed to have corrected it, she left here along with some of the stew I had put aside for her.
The Beast wanted to make a pot roast of all things (with leftover stew in the house?) but he went ahead and made it anyway. He has his own way of making it although he did let me season the meat before he seared it. I also cut up the onions for him since he hates to do that and he always ends up cutting it way too large. Yes, there IS such a thing.
Then, he gets a call from Cee again and the problem is back. She explains to him when it happened and he tells her to bring it back and this time he will put it online and see what he finds. When she gets here, he connects it up, finds the problem, shows her what to do and they also find out that the real problem seems to have originated with the game site she likes to play on. When the Beast went to the site, they were downloading a correction. But, if she has a problem like it in the future, she now knows how to correct it herself. She knows how to get to the features that she needs to access.
Cee and I did spend time sitting outside for a bit each time she came over since the weather was just beautiful. She was there when the Beast came dragging two boxes for me from my bff, Carol. That really shocked me since I didn't expect anything from her except, perhaps, the coffee she sends me every few weeks. But the big box was way too heavy. When I opened it up, I knew what it was....candles! She sent me some last summer and I just loved them. This time she sent me four of them. We sniffed the different scents and they all smell wonderful. I have the *Clean Linen* one on my desk right now. The smell really does remind me of fresh washed linens when dried on a clothes line. Very clean and fresh.
That woman is one for surprises. I know she isn't feeling well right now so it surprised me even more that she would take the time to send me anything at all. I wanted her to just concentrate on getting well but see what she does?
When Cee had told me she was coming over the second time, she told me she had talked to Bee after she got back from the Funeral Parlor that our brother had pre-paid for his cremation back when his wife, Patty, had died. She told me she would tell me all about it when she came over. I gather that it will take 7-10 days before he can be interred alongside Patty. That means that, if she wants to have some kind of gathering for it, she will have to get busy in order to notify the rest of us. I will need at least a 3 day heads-up on it and it will have to be a hurry there and hurry back thing since we don't have the money for me to stay if I am going to be able to go up in June as planned. Cee says she won't be going but my son, Mustachio, may want to make the trip. I will have to check with him on that.
The Beast won't be able to make the trip with me since we have the animals now to take care of. He wants to make a trip up there to see his brother (who has a bad case of MS) that is getting worse as he gets older and more severe.
The Beast and I finished up dinner together and then I put away the dishes for washing while he put away the leftovers. I folded some of the Beast's clothes that had been washed (underwear and socks, mostly) and our bath towels and wash cloths.
Now I am tired. Plus, because I sat outside as much as I did, I had to take another round of allergy meds. My sinuses started flowing like crazy and I was also sneezing. I can't wait until these trees stop throwing their pollen all over the place. I could manage much better without that.
Love you all. Be good. Stay healthy. Be happy. Life is shorter than we think. ***Hugs***
The nice part about it was that she finally got to see the chickens (and her comment was *Gee, they look plump!*). She even got to see the inside of the barn although she didn't venture inside. She also got to see how crazy they are over the *greens* we throw into the coop. She laughed at that.
The Beast tried to resolve her problem without going online with it since it seemed to be a Windows 10 problem. Once he seemed to have corrected it, she left here along with some of the stew I had put aside for her.
The Beast wanted to make a pot roast of all things (with leftover stew in the house?) but he went ahead and made it anyway. He has his own way of making it although he did let me season the meat before he seared it. I also cut up the onions for him since he hates to do that and he always ends up cutting it way too large. Yes, there IS such a thing.
Then, he gets a call from Cee again and the problem is back. She explains to him when it happened and he tells her to bring it back and this time he will put it online and see what he finds. When she gets here, he connects it up, finds the problem, shows her what to do and they also find out that the real problem seems to have originated with the game site she likes to play on. When the Beast went to the site, they were downloading a correction. But, if she has a problem like it in the future, she now knows how to correct it herself. She knows how to get to the features that she needs to access.
Cee and I did spend time sitting outside for a bit each time she came over since the weather was just beautiful. She was there when the Beast came dragging two boxes for me from my bff, Carol. That really shocked me since I didn't expect anything from her except, perhaps, the coffee she sends me every few weeks. But the big box was way too heavy. When I opened it up, I knew what it was....candles! She sent me some last summer and I just loved them. This time she sent me four of them. We sniffed the different scents and they all smell wonderful. I have the *Clean Linen* one on my desk right now. The smell really does remind me of fresh washed linens when dried on a clothes line. Very clean and fresh.
That woman is one for surprises. I know she isn't feeling well right now so it surprised me even more that she would take the time to send me anything at all. I wanted her to just concentrate on getting well but see what she does?
When Cee had told me she was coming over the second time, she told me she had talked to Bee after she got back from the Funeral Parlor that our brother had pre-paid for his cremation back when his wife, Patty, had died. She told me she would tell me all about it when she came over. I gather that it will take 7-10 days before he can be interred alongside Patty. That means that, if she wants to have some kind of gathering for it, she will have to get busy in order to notify the rest of us. I will need at least a 3 day heads-up on it and it will have to be a hurry there and hurry back thing since we don't have the money for me to stay if I am going to be able to go up in June as planned. Cee says she won't be going but my son, Mustachio, may want to make the trip. I will have to check with him on that.
The Beast won't be able to make the trip with me since we have the animals now to take care of. He wants to make a trip up there to see his brother (who has a bad case of MS) that is getting worse as he gets older and more severe.
The Beast and I finished up dinner together and then I put away the dishes for washing while he put away the leftovers. I folded some of the Beast's clothes that had been washed (underwear and socks, mostly) and our bath towels and wash cloths.
Now I am tired. Plus, because I sat outside as much as I did, I had to take another round of allergy meds. My sinuses started flowing like crazy and I was also sneezing. I can't wait until these trees stop throwing their pollen all over the place. I could manage much better without that.
Love you all. Be good. Stay healthy. Be happy. Life is shorter than we think. ***Hugs***
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Rest In Peace, Little Brother....
A
long time ago, in a city far away, a little boy was born. He was the
fifth in what ended up being a family of seven children. He was a
sweet, funny, curious little boy and he grew into a man with a loving
heart who loved his family.
He married late in life to a wonderful woman named Patty. They expected to live a full, long life together but...in May of 2001, she died of a rare form of leukemia. The boy of my memory (and that was how I always thought of him) was never the same after that because she was the love of his life. Today, May 14, 2016, my sister Bee went to his house and discovered he had died. The police said it looked as though he had been dead several days.
A long time ago, we had an argument/discussion about who would die first. It was a crazy thing for us to talk about at the time but it was decided that whoever DID go first at least wouldn't have to go through the trauma of missing the others.
I have been crying off and on most of today. At one point, the Beast held me in his arms and let me cry. He knows how much I love ALL my family and this was a bit of a shock. We all knew that he seemed to be on a destructive course and it shouldn't have been a shock but it still was. My poor sister, Bee, was disgusted with his behavior but couldn't stop him. I am not sure she even feels his loss like the rest of us do. She must feel relief that he is now out of his pain. He never did seem to get over Patty's death. He once told me he wished he was with her.
I believe he made Bee his executor and she is following his wishes for no funeral or wake. She does want to have some kind of memorial for him when his ashes are interred alongside Patty. I'm glad of that much since we need that common mourning together as we had for our mother and father. Our children that loved him need that also along with various cousins. He could have had a great life. He had plans to come down into our area in a couple weeks and I was really looking forward to seeing him, as was Cee.
Now, all I keep remembering is how inquisitive he was as a child and how much he loved all his nieces and nephews when he was older. He will be much missed by all of us that loved him. Rest in peace, little brother. I loved you very much.
Remember to tell those you love that you do. Today is all we really have since tomorrow is not promised. Life is short. Don't waste it.
David Wayne T.
Born December 16, 1954
Died April 14, 2016
PS: Here is Bratfink's post about our brother's passing:
http://planetbratfink.blogspot.com/2016/04/brat-fambly-chronicles.html
He married late in life to a wonderful woman named Patty. They expected to live a full, long life together but...in May of 2001, she died of a rare form of leukemia. The boy of my memory (and that was how I always thought of him) was never the same after that because she was the love of his life. Today, May 14, 2016, my sister Bee went to his house and discovered he had died. The police said it looked as though he had been dead several days.
A long time ago, we had an argument/discussion about who would die first. It was a crazy thing for us to talk about at the time but it was decided that whoever DID go first at least wouldn't have to go through the trauma of missing the others.
I have been crying off and on most of today. At one point, the Beast held me in his arms and let me cry. He knows how much I love ALL my family and this was a bit of a shock. We all knew that he seemed to be on a destructive course and it shouldn't have been a shock but it still was. My poor sister, Bee, was disgusted with his behavior but couldn't stop him. I am not sure she even feels his loss like the rest of us do. She must feel relief that he is now out of his pain. He never did seem to get over Patty's death. He once told me he wished he was with her.
I believe he made Bee his executor and she is following his wishes for no funeral or wake. She does want to have some kind of memorial for him when his ashes are interred alongside Patty. I'm glad of that much since we need that common mourning together as we had for our mother and father. Our children that loved him need that also along with various cousins. He could have had a great life. He had plans to come down into our area in a couple weeks and I was really looking forward to seeing him, as was Cee.
Now, all I keep remembering is how inquisitive he was as a child and how much he loved all his nieces and nephews when he was older. He will be much missed by all of us that loved him. Rest in peace, little brother. I loved you very much.
Remember to tell those you love that you do. Today is all we really have since tomorrow is not promised. Life is short. Don't waste it.
David Wayne T.
Born December 16, 1954
Died April 14, 2016
PS: Here is Bratfink's post about our brother's passing:
http://planetbratfink.blogspot.com/2016/04/brat-fambly-chronicles.html
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Still Under The Weather....
The Beast is still sick so I know he wasn't just looking for an excuse to lay around. His deep chest cold is very evident. Even his appetite was sketchy. I made breakfast around 10am (scrambled eggs and toast) and then he didn't want anything more until almost 4pm. I made him some tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. At least he ate it all.
He's been drinking tea all day. He always starts drinking tea when he isn't feeling well. But he didn't step outside all day long. We knew the chickens were fine and they acted normally...including their antics of running around every once in a while. I mean, running from the barn to the other side of the coop. It seems to be only two of the hens that like running. Still no eggs, however. *Sigh* I wish they would start laying. I'm anxious to try fresh laid eggs. I've been told that they are amazing and taste different (better) than store bought. They also have thicker shells than eggs laid by hens raised in commercial plants.
I shudder to think of the lives those poor hens lead. Stuck in small cages, fed a special kind of feed...just enough to ensure they have the minimum calcium needed and who knows what else? I once saw one of those plants on TV and it was just terrible.
I'm glad ours are free to run around even if the coop is not terribly big. And we feed them very good feed and add the stuff they need in order to properly digest the food. It looks like little rocks to me but...oh well! Whatever they need, we provide.
I am worried about the Beast. He was wheezing badly earlier today until he used his inhaler. I know a deep chest cold is not a good thing at our age. He hasn't even gotten a pneumonia shot like I do every five years (as required). I have my allergies acting up on me and I hate how my sinuses drain down my throat and make me cough. I'm also constantly blowing my nose. I make sure it's clear (if it wasn't, it would mean I have an infection).
I got a reminder from the proctologist yesterday that it's time, once again, for THAT. I hate to think about drinking that awful concoction that's required before the exam. At least you are in and out of the hospital within a few hours. But, after the problem that I had last year, I would rather go through that than spend another 8 days in the hospital.
Time to get some rest. I've been trying to reach my brother, Uncle Icky tonight. My nephew told me that he always managed to reach him late at night so I tried. I'll try again tomorrow morning. I haven't talked to him in ages and he's been on my mind for some time now. My nephew and my son speak to him every few weeks or at least once a month. I'm ashamed to say that it's probably been almost a year since I spoke to him. Because I hear from my nephew and my son, Mustachio, about him, I at least knew he was all right.
Love you all. Be good. Stay safe. Watch your health. Spring/summer colds are killers! ***Hugs***
He's been drinking tea all day. He always starts drinking tea when he isn't feeling well. But he didn't step outside all day long. We knew the chickens were fine and they acted normally...including their antics of running around every once in a while. I mean, running from the barn to the other side of the coop. It seems to be only two of the hens that like running. Still no eggs, however. *Sigh* I wish they would start laying. I'm anxious to try fresh laid eggs. I've been told that they are amazing and taste different (better) than store bought. They also have thicker shells than eggs laid by hens raised in commercial plants.
I shudder to think of the lives those poor hens lead. Stuck in small cages, fed a special kind of feed...just enough to ensure they have the minimum calcium needed and who knows what else? I once saw one of those plants on TV and it was just terrible.
I'm glad ours are free to run around even if the coop is not terribly big. And we feed them very good feed and add the stuff they need in order to properly digest the food. It looks like little rocks to me but...oh well! Whatever they need, we provide.
I am worried about the Beast. He was wheezing badly earlier today until he used his inhaler. I know a deep chest cold is not a good thing at our age. He hasn't even gotten a pneumonia shot like I do every five years (as required). I have my allergies acting up on me and I hate how my sinuses drain down my throat and make me cough. I'm also constantly blowing my nose. I make sure it's clear (if it wasn't, it would mean I have an infection).
I got a reminder from the proctologist yesterday that it's time, once again, for THAT. I hate to think about drinking that awful concoction that's required before the exam. At least you are in and out of the hospital within a few hours. But, after the problem that I had last year, I would rather go through that than spend another 8 days in the hospital.
Time to get some rest. I've been trying to reach my brother, Uncle Icky tonight. My nephew told me that he always managed to reach him late at night so I tried. I'll try again tomorrow morning. I haven't talked to him in ages and he's been on my mind for some time now. My nephew and my son speak to him every few weeks or at least once a month. I'm ashamed to say that it's probably been almost a year since I spoke to him. Because I hear from my nephew and my son, Mustachio, about him, I at least knew he was all right.
Love you all. Be good. Stay safe. Watch your health. Spring/summer colds are killers! ***Hugs***
The Beast Is Sick This Morning.... (2nd Post Today)
The Beast had told me on Monday that he had a chest cold that was starting. I don't think the barn cleaning yesterday helped that. I had actually forgotten he'd said that (thinking he was exaggerating because he was not coughing or complaining). But he woke up today and he looks just awful and sounds awful, too. He stayed up just long enough to have half a cup of coffee and went back to bed. He took some Nyquil, which is the only thing that seems to work for him and it helps him to sleep.
I checked his calendar to see what he had coming up in the next few days and there isn't anything so I can (try to) keep him in bed for a couple days....I hope. He can be a bear at times and stubborn if he feels he MUST do something. He usually does and it just makes the illness last much longer. It doesn't help that he has COPD but he has his meds for that I am keeping handy for him.....just in case.
Just thought I would post the info because it means I won't be online too much for the next few days because I will be taking care of him. That will be a full time job, trust me!
Love you all. Be good. Take care of yourself. The spring/summer colds are really killers! ***Hugs***
I checked his calendar to see what he had coming up in the next few days and there isn't anything so I can (try to) keep him in bed for a couple days....I hope. He can be a bear at times and stubborn if he feels he MUST do something. He usually does and it just makes the illness last much longer. It doesn't help that he has COPD but he has his meds for that I am keeping handy for him.....just in case.
Just thought I would post the info because it means I won't be online too much for the next few days because I will be taking care of him. That will be a full time job, trust me!
Love you all. Be good. Take care of yourself. The spring/summer colds are really killers! ***Hugs***
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Cough, Cough....Yikes!
Today was barn/coop cleaning day. What a job it was. The Beast had just dumped fresh bedding over old stuff and we hauled away three and a half big bags full of it. Sweeping it out was a real job. The dust it raised (and you can imagine what that dust actually was) was just awful. We kept having to go out into the yard to get fresh air. I had my top pulled up over my nose so I wasn't breathing it in. Next time, I am buying us masks to wear. It can't be healthy.
We even rinsed the floor and continue sweeping. All the bird crap had collected in various areas and my poor broom really was taking a beating. The Beast had brought in the shop vac to get all the water out of it so that the floor could dry up before we put down the new bedding.
The chickens were upset that we made them stay out of the barn while all this was going on. Every time we came out into the yard, they actually gathered around us. Some even flew up on the high roost that we had taken out of the barn and put in the yard. We were sitting on it at the time. It was kind of cute. One of the hens actually let us pet her.
The rooster just stayed in the furthest corner away from all the activity and a few of the girls were circled around him like they were protecting him. When we finally cleaned up everything and got it put away, the Beast and I looked awful. Our clothes were covered in the dust. I made the Beast take off his clothes and put them right into the washer. I went and changed out of mine and did the same. I still haven't taken a shower but I will as soon as I finish posting this. I feel like I have a ton of dust in my hair yet. I did brush it out before coming into the house and was shocked at how much came out. It makes me feel a bit creepy. You should have seen me washing my hands because putting the stuff into garbage bags, there were times I used my hands to scoop up what fell onto the ground while we swept. We actually took turns doing that.
My back was breaking even though I had put my back brace on before we started because I knew it was going to be a mess to clean up. I couldn't believe how many feathers there were everywhere. The Beast filled up the feed and added the grit they need to digest their food while I refilled their water. They should be good for a week now. But we check every day to see what's what. Sometimes it seems like they drink a LOT of water for some reason. It's not even that it's hot. Our weather hasn't gone over 64 for the past couple weeks (except for one day that the weatherman didn't get wrong).
The Beast said if we had picked out all the feathers, we probably could have made up two feather pillows! I don't think it was that much but it WAS a lot. We got a good picture of the rooster and I thought I would share it with you. Here it is:
Isn't he a handsome fella? He's got a loose feather on his side...the one that looks striped. All of their feathers are actually striped and the way they overlay each other is what gives them that look.
Well, time to get in the shower. I really need it. I can still smell the coop on me so I have to get all this stuff off me. Love you all. Be good and be kind to everyone. Treat everyone like you would like to be treated. Don't lose your temper....ever. ***Hugs***
We even rinsed the floor and continue sweeping. All the bird crap had collected in various areas and my poor broom really was taking a beating. The Beast had brought in the shop vac to get all the water out of it so that the floor could dry up before we put down the new bedding.
The chickens were upset that we made them stay out of the barn while all this was going on. Every time we came out into the yard, they actually gathered around us. Some even flew up on the high roost that we had taken out of the barn and put in the yard. We were sitting on it at the time. It was kind of cute. One of the hens actually let us pet her.
The rooster just stayed in the furthest corner away from all the activity and a few of the girls were circled around him like they were protecting him. When we finally cleaned up everything and got it put away, the Beast and I looked awful. Our clothes were covered in the dust. I made the Beast take off his clothes and put them right into the washer. I went and changed out of mine and did the same. I still haven't taken a shower but I will as soon as I finish posting this. I feel like I have a ton of dust in my hair yet. I did brush it out before coming into the house and was shocked at how much came out. It makes me feel a bit creepy. You should have seen me washing my hands because putting the stuff into garbage bags, there were times I used my hands to scoop up what fell onto the ground while we swept. We actually took turns doing that.
My back was breaking even though I had put my back brace on before we started because I knew it was going to be a mess to clean up. I couldn't believe how many feathers there were everywhere. The Beast filled up the feed and added the grit they need to digest their food while I refilled their water. They should be good for a week now. But we check every day to see what's what. Sometimes it seems like they drink a LOT of water for some reason. It's not even that it's hot. Our weather hasn't gone over 64 for the past couple weeks (except for one day that the weatherman didn't get wrong).
The Beast said if we had picked out all the feathers, we probably could have made up two feather pillows! I don't think it was that much but it WAS a lot. We got a good picture of the rooster and I thought I would share it with you. Here it is:
Isn't he a handsome fella? He's got a loose feather on his side...the one that looks striped. All of their feathers are actually striped and the way they overlay each other is what gives them that look.
Well, time to get in the shower. I really need it. I can still smell the coop on me so I have to get all this stuff off me. Love you all. Be good and be kind to everyone. Treat everyone like you would like to be treated. Don't lose your temper....ever. ***Hugs***
Discovery???
Since our *time* on the internet is actually limited by the satellite service that we have, I haven't been spending as much time online as I did before discovering how little time we had left. My computer has been shut down so much that it actually shocked me. I've been either playing my favorite game (one that I own and I don't have to be online to play) or doing other things. I would usually do my craft painting but am now out of them. I may have to go to the new craft store and see if they have finally gotten any or else make a trip to Huntsville to the one that I know has them.
I have a little gremlin out on the deck that needs repainting. It's one that was made of cement and the paint on the little mushroom umbrella over his head has started peeling since I didn't seal it (shame on me!). My Welcome gremlin on the front porch looks fantastic still. All the colors are still bright and not faded at all. People still comment on it because theirs have faded. What they don't realize is that I repainted mine when it faded after we moved from Florida. I also sealed it once it had dried. That made the difference, I'm sure.
The Beast and I actually went out to lunch today at the new Chinese buffet restaurant nearby. It's called *Chow King*. We had gone to it under the previous owners a few years back and it wasn't very good so we never went back. The new owners have totally revamped it. There are several steam tables with overhead lighting and they are actually very attractive. The selection they had was amazing. The dessert one was not heated (of course!) but it also had peel-and-eat shrimp and crawdads on ice on it. Shrimp and crawdads as dessert? I can forgive them for that. It's more an appetizer, I think. They had to be there since it was only one of four that were not heated. The other three were for sushi (not a normal one for a Chinese restaurant), a salad bar and a nice selection of ice cream and sherbet.
I laughed when I saw the sushi bar and said that the Marcus branch of the family would just love that! The selection of foods was incredible. They even had some Mandarin beef on a stick that was delicious. I tried a lot of things but just a bit of it. I wanted to try everything but was full in a short time with just what I managed to try. It was $8.00 for each of us but well worth it. We were still so full when dinner time came around that we just had some soup so that we wouldn't be eating just before we went to bed.
Next time we go (and we will go again!), I am going to try the sushi. I'm just curious about how much of it is tasty to me. I do love the California type (no raw fish...it has cooked shrimp) but there was quite a variety (not a lot of each out at any time...it was replaced quite often as it was used). I hadn't noticed where the wasabi and soy sauce was because I was startled that they had that. It would have taken two or three more plates full to try everything in small amounts. Maybe even four...LOL. It was all good and that alone was incredible.
It was on a whim that we went out. The Beast had gone to see the eye doctor again, which is in Gadsden. It was just a check up to see if his problem with his eye had cleared up. Thankfully, the idea that he could lose his vision made him faithfully use the eye drops like he was supposed to so it's much better now. That made him happy and I think that's why we went out to lunch.
We haven't gone out to eat much since our favorite restaurant closed (Charlie's). We were actually there the day before it closed and had no idea. The heck of it was, every time we went there, it was busy so I have no idea why they closed. It was a shock to us when we found out. Perhaps it was due to a less busy lunch time but I really don't know. We never went there for lunch.
We've seen several restaurants close and reopen with new owners. Mostly Mexican ones (but they weren't good ones, unfortunately) and two Chinese ones. I hope Chow King makes it. We saw that they had some carry out business, too, so I think this time, it will last.
I fell asleep before dark and didn't wake up until 3am (bathroom need, of course) and I feel fully awake now. But I slept for darn near 8 hours so it's no surprise. If I can't fall asleep now, I WILL need a nap later on today.
The Beast had gotten up around 5am yesterday and actually took a nap (albeit, a short one) when we got home from lunch. I have to tell Cee that I agree with her about Chow King. Her daughter, Tara, had taken her there for her birthday gift and she said the food was excellent. I was so surprised at the renovations that I knew it had to be at least decent once we were inside. They had to have spent a small fortune on the changes. The bus boy was alert and cleared used plates as quickly as they were ready.
Enough about that. I do have some advice today. **Be grateful for what you have, not what you wish you had. Be kind. Let go of what you can't control. Listen to your intuition. Be productive but calm. Forgive, even if the person has not apologized or seemed regretful. (I really believe that!) To hold onto anger only hurts YOU, not them.**
Love you all. Have a great week! ***Hugs***
I have a little gremlin out on the deck that needs repainting. It's one that was made of cement and the paint on the little mushroom umbrella over his head has started peeling since I didn't seal it (shame on me!). My Welcome gremlin on the front porch looks fantastic still. All the colors are still bright and not faded at all. People still comment on it because theirs have faded. What they don't realize is that I repainted mine when it faded after we moved from Florida. I also sealed it once it had dried. That made the difference, I'm sure.
The Beast and I actually went out to lunch today at the new Chinese buffet restaurant nearby. It's called *Chow King*. We had gone to it under the previous owners a few years back and it wasn't very good so we never went back. The new owners have totally revamped it. There are several steam tables with overhead lighting and they are actually very attractive. The selection they had was amazing. The dessert one was not heated (of course!) but it also had peel-and-eat shrimp and crawdads on ice on it. Shrimp and crawdads as dessert? I can forgive them for that. It's more an appetizer, I think. They had to be there since it was only one of four that were not heated. The other three were for sushi (not a normal one for a Chinese restaurant), a salad bar and a nice selection of ice cream and sherbet.
I laughed when I saw the sushi bar and said that the Marcus branch of the family would just love that! The selection of foods was incredible. They even had some Mandarin beef on a stick that was delicious. I tried a lot of things but just a bit of it. I wanted to try everything but was full in a short time with just what I managed to try. It was $8.00 for each of us but well worth it. We were still so full when dinner time came around that we just had some soup so that we wouldn't be eating just before we went to bed.
Next time we go (and we will go again!), I am going to try the sushi. I'm just curious about how much of it is tasty to me. I do love the California type (no raw fish...it has cooked shrimp) but there was quite a variety (not a lot of each out at any time...it was replaced quite often as it was used). I hadn't noticed where the wasabi and soy sauce was because I was startled that they had that. It would have taken two or three more plates full to try everything in small amounts. Maybe even four...LOL. It was all good and that alone was incredible.
It was on a whim that we went out. The Beast had gone to see the eye doctor again, which is in Gadsden. It was just a check up to see if his problem with his eye had cleared up. Thankfully, the idea that he could lose his vision made him faithfully use the eye drops like he was supposed to so it's much better now. That made him happy and I think that's why we went out to lunch.
We haven't gone out to eat much since our favorite restaurant closed (Charlie's). We were actually there the day before it closed and had no idea. The heck of it was, every time we went there, it was busy so I have no idea why they closed. It was a shock to us when we found out. Perhaps it was due to a less busy lunch time but I really don't know. We never went there for lunch.
We've seen several restaurants close and reopen with new owners. Mostly Mexican ones (but they weren't good ones, unfortunately) and two Chinese ones. I hope Chow King makes it. We saw that they had some carry out business, too, so I think this time, it will last.
I fell asleep before dark and didn't wake up until 3am (bathroom need, of course) and I feel fully awake now. But I slept for darn near 8 hours so it's no surprise. If I can't fall asleep now, I WILL need a nap later on today.
The Beast had gotten up around 5am yesterday and actually took a nap (albeit, a short one) when we got home from lunch. I have to tell Cee that I agree with her about Chow King. Her daughter, Tara, had taken her there for her birthday gift and she said the food was excellent. I was so surprised at the renovations that I knew it had to be at least decent once we were inside. They had to have spent a small fortune on the changes. The bus boy was alert and cleared used plates as quickly as they were ready.
Enough about that. I do have some advice today. **Be grateful for what you have, not what you wish you had. Be kind. Let go of what you can't control. Listen to your intuition. Be productive but calm. Forgive, even if the person has not apologized or seemed regretful. (I really believe that!) To hold onto anger only hurts YOU, not them.**
Love you all. Have a great week! ***Hugs***
Monday, April 11, 2016
JUST A P.S. TO PREVIOUS POST.....
THE LOST HAS BEEN HEARD FROM.....My bff emailed me to tell me she has been sick and just not up to writing back. I will hear from her when she feels better. Phew! I was truly worried. So glad to hear from her at last. Thanks for the prayers. She probably still needs some to help her heal. Love you all. ***Hugs***
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Worried About My BFF.....
I hadn't heard from my BFF in quite some time so I sat down and wrote her a rather lengthy email. I sent it off and started the wait to hear back from her. That usually isn't for more than a day or two but....today made day four and nothing! That has me scared. Her health is not good due to uncontrolled diabetes and she has a heart condition besides. She only JUST healed from open sores on her legs that made her life miserable. She's mostly confined to a wheelchair since she is heavier than her bad knees can take for any length of time. She tried to get them replaced, offering to sign anything required to absolve them of any liability if things went wrong since they didn't want to do it because of her weight.
She knew that, unless she got knee replacements that allowed her to walk and be upright for more than a few minutes, she wouldn't be able to lose that weight. It's a real round robin. But, she is also almost 80 years old. Her hubby is 83 and they both have major health problems. And, let's face it, it's a bitch to get OLD!
Not hearing from her has me worried sick. Is she really ill? Is she in the hospital? Has her computer finally crashed on her? I would be greatly relieved if it was the last thing and not something irreversible. I don't even want to say the word. I just know that my life, and the world in general, would be a sorry place without her. She's interesting, she's funny, she just a good hearted person. I love her dearly and I hate to worry about her. I'll be like Sheldon and start pulling out my hair....LOL
I haven't done anything all day but play my game and constantly check my email. I finally sent another short one to her saying just one sentence....hell, one word! Tell me *ill* *hospital* and that would be enough to get me through a few more days or even a couple weeks. I would still worry but at least I would know that she was alive. Can you blame me for worrying?
That's all that's on my mind right now so I am going to close and check my email again. I love you all. Say a little prayer or two for her if you don't mind. She may not be a believer but I am. I also believe in the power of prayer. One for Carol will be appreciated. ***Hugs***
She knew that, unless she got knee replacements that allowed her to walk and be upright for more than a few minutes, she wouldn't be able to lose that weight. It's a real round robin. But, she is also almost 80 years old. Her hubby is 83 and they both have major health problems. And, let's face it, it's a bitch to get OLD!
Not hearing from her has me worried sick. Is she really ill? Is she in the hospital? Has her computer finally crashed on her? I would be greatly relieved if it was the last thing and not something irreversible. I don't even want to say the word. I just know that my life, and the world in general, would be a sorry place without her. She's interesting, she's funny, she just a good hearted person. I love her dearly and I hate to worry about her. I'll be like Sheldon and start pulling out my hair....LOL
I haven't done anything all day but play my game and constantly check my email. I finally sent another short one to her saying just one sentence....hell, one word! Tell me *ill* *hospital* and that would be enough to get me through a few more days or even a couple weeks. I would still worry but at least I would know that she was alive. Can you blame me for worrying?
That's all that's on my mind right now so I am going to close and check my email again. I love you all. Say a little prayer or two for her if you don't mind. She may not be a believer but I am. I also believe in the power of prayer. One for Carol will be appreciated. ***Hugs***
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