The Beast felt good enough to make his big meeting today. He got up around 4:00am...but, remember, he went to bed at 7pm so he got plenty of sleep. I was up and made him a lunch to take with him and, when he left at 5am, I went back to bed. *I* slept until 9am, which was a very good time to wake up. I had a lot I needed to get done. I had to water all the various flowers on the deck and all the hanging pots, plus the ones around the base of the barn. Then I had to water the various tomato plants, the green pepper and the strawberries.
Looks like the rabbits or raccoons got to the ripe strawberries because they were GONE today. A few tomatoes and cherry tomatoes were also gone or half eaten. Since they were all lower ones, I really suspect rabbits. The raccoons would have carried them off because of their being so anal about having water to constantly wash their hands. If we kept water outside for Baron, they would have used his water bowl even but we have no water they can get to out there, not even in the bird bath since the Beast doesn't have it where the birds would even try to access it. He hates to keep having to move it in order to mow the grass out back so it's now on the cottage porch where they will NOT use it. They barely touched the hanging bird feeders there except for the one that was on the roof section over the porch that was on the small end. That was turned so that they could easily fly off if frightened.
My poor bff, Carol, said they have had several days of weather of 100 degrees where she lives outside of San Francisco. It's definitely way hotter than they are used to having during their summers. They don't even have AC in their house (having never needed it!) so they just had to roast, she said. At their age, I feel dreadful for them. Neither of them are spring chickens any more. But, hell, neither am I. The Beast can at least turn on the window AC in the dining area and it cools down the kitchen, dining and living room. I prefer heat so I close my computer room door and usually stay inside it as much as I can. Today wasn't as bad as normal although I didn't look to see the temp. I'm going by the way I felt as I dragged that heavy damn hose all over the yard to water everything.
The Beast has decided to sleep in the guest room to see how he feels about getting the same mattress for our bed (heck, I was planning on using the guest room for myself since that was the mattress I have wanted for YEARS!) So he turned on the fan to exhaust to bring in the AC while he sleeps. *I* am sleeping in my recliner! He can sleep with just a sheet over him. Me? I must have a minimum of a comforter, although I prefer a quilt when there's no AC to worry about. I am NOT kidding. I get too chilled, otherwise. Even without having AC, I get chilled without something warmer than a sheet over me.
I'm going to be curious how he feels after a night on that mattress. I'll let you know what he says. The rest of the day I did things like sweep the kitchen floor. Baron had kibble everywhere! And with my neuropathy in my feet, they HURT when I am not watching and step on some. The Beast can walk over it all day long and never think to sweep up the mess. Maybe because he keeps hoping Baron will eat what he spills. I really don't know. He can be anal about dragging in grass clippings on shoes or when Baron has it on his paws but why the kibble doesn't bother him, I have no real idea.
I also had two loads of washing to do and had to load up the dishwasher and get that going. I emptied all the garbage cans in the house, and even emptied the waste baskets before I carried them out to the big garbage bin just outside the garage. My computer one really needed emptying. The kitchen one needs it almost daily. I pulled out the Texas toast from the freezer in the garage but didn't end up making the spaghetti sauce I had planned. Instead, I also pulled out some center cut pork chops (the thin cut ones). My plan was to cook those up instead of spaghetti either to have as sandwiches OR make some nuked potatoes and use the dripping from the pork chops to make some country gravy for over them. I have some fresh broccoli or fresh spinach I could also make, depending on how hungry the Beast was when he got home.
However, he wasn't terribly hungry when he got home at almost 5pm since he hadn't eaten his lunch until around 1pm when they took their break. He had stopped to grab breakfast at McD's on his way there. He loves their Big Breakfast with pancakes, eggs, sausage, and hash browns. He told me he got to Huntsville around 6:30am and got a handicapped spot right near the door he needed to go in. He leaned his seat back, turned on the CD player and *took a rest with his eyes closed*. Someone knocked on his window when they opened the doors to let him know so he even got a decent seat early, too. For him, it was a very good day.
So, I figured that I would wait until he got hungrier to worry about making our dinner. I had clothes to fold to keep me busy anyway. What do I find him doing? He wasn't hungry for food....he was hungry for SNACKS!!! He ate ice cream...a lot of it. Then had some pie with MORE ice cream on it (apple pie). He watched TV for a while and ate potato chips (with coffee...can you imagine?). So I went and heated up some leftover sloppy joe and ate that with a few potato chips for MY dinner. *Sigh* And I so had a taste for pork chops after watching them thaw all day. But that IS what we will eat tomorrow or he will suffer!!! And I am the gal who can do it, too...LOL.
The Beast hit the sack around 8:30pm. That was actually a bit later than I expected considering how early he was up today. But to him it was a nice, interesting day. It was only the drive home that tensed him up. He took Baron out for his run after he got home, which made Baron VERY happy. That dog will NOT live long if the Beast dies before he does, I swear. He just mopes around (and truly does some heavy sighing!) when the Beast is gone. He barely eats but will insist on food when the Beast is finally home after being gone for several hours. I fed him at 1pm (Baron) and he meandered over to his food like he really wasn't interested but he would see what I put out for him. When I looked later, he had even licked the bowl damn near clean! Not interested, my ass.
Baron is unhappy tonight because I keep shooing him out of the guest room whenever I go to the bathroom. He thinks because the Beast is in there, he should be in there, too. I don't want him wiping his face oils all over the new sheets, and quilt and pawing up the runner next to the bed. For some reason, he HATES any scatter rug we have down in there but he's kind of worn a spot in the rug in front of the dresser. Some of it is just from his need to scrape his *bed* with his nails before he lays down. I make him go on his bed in the master bedroom (the door is open to help make sure Baron is comfy while sleeping). His head is down when I make him go back there because it's NOT where he wants to be. I hate to be mean but he just sheds too badly for a short-hair dog. It's incredible the amount of hair he sheds in just ONE day! Yet the vet tells us it's actually normal for him to shed more in warm weather than he does in cold. Well, duh! But he still sheds just walking through a room, even in winter. That she says is due to the heat in the house. You just can't win!
It's after midnight here now and it's 74 degrees out and I am starting to feel chilled, can you believe it? After I post this, I am heading for bed myself. Love you all and I hope you have a great week. Be good. Drive carefully. Be kind. ***Hugs***
HINT: Alleviate neck tension....Been leaning over your work too long? Try this to help a hurting neck.. Inhale and raise your shoulders up to your ears, pulling them as high as they will go. Then let go with an *ahhh* and drop them slowly back down. Repeat several times to release muscle tension.
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Another Late Night Post....sigh!
It's late and I should be back in bed but woke up with an urgent need for the bathroom. Now I am a bit afraid to go back to bed! Not sure what's wrong with my bowels but not going to take any chances until I feel *settled*.
It was a quiet day today even though the Beast didn't end up going to Huntsville for his big church gathering. Well, he DID try in the afternoon when his knee felt better. He had twisted his leg and got his knee hurting him. He went to his meeting to try to be there for the afternoon session but all the Handicap spaces were marked off limits for his church members and he couldn't find any place to park at all. He was even willing to pay for parking but couldn't find a space anywhere nearby so he came home. He says he's going to leave around 5am to get himself there at a decent time (after stopping for breakfast at a nearby fast food place). That way he figures he will be able to get a close parking space to the entrance. I'll get up when he's getting ready and make him a lunch to take with him so he won't have to move the car.
I made some salsa today but ended up cooking it down a bit more than I had planned. But...that's fixable since I wanted to add some chopped tomatoes to it to make it chunky and that will dilute it a little bit and it should be perfect. It's spicy and hot but has great flavor to it. I'm pleased with how it turned out since I was only making it for me and the Beast. He will probably dilute his with some of the commercial salsa that's not so spicy since he's not as big a fan of hot and spicy as I am.
Then, with the other tomatoes I have, I will make some spaghetti sauce, only not hot, of course. We use a spicy hot sausage to make our spaghetti so there's no reason to do that. I'll probably make spaghetti for dinner then for when the Beast gets home around 5 or so tomorrow. It's just a shame we don't have any Italian bread but I may just call the Beast and tell him to stop and pick some up unless I find some garlic bread or Texas toast in the freezer. I'm just not sure if we have any or not until I check.
I got another two green peppers off our plant so those will go into the spaghetti sauce and having really fresh green peppers will be as good as our fresh tomatoes....LOL. I used our NutriNinja today for the first time and was impressed with it. I'll be using the food processor tomorrow and will get an idea how good that is then. I may even make up some of the drink recipes (veggies and fruit only) that are in the books that came with it. We have enough of the basics in the fridge to make damn near anything....LOL!
Hot again today. Even Baron didn't try to lay down on the driveway after doing his business. That's usually what he does afterward. He just trotted back to the porch to have me let him in the house. Even though we haven't had any rain in a few days, it felt muggy outside. He came inside where the AC was running and plopped down on the wooden floor (even though he doesn't usually like sleeping on the floors). The Beast forgot to shut the guest room door and he found Baron on the rug next to the bed (this was later) after Baron had pawed up the runner rug that was covering his favorite spot. The Beast yelled at him but didn't put the runner back (he left that up to me) since he can't really bend down. I can and do when he drops things and starts swearing. That is, IF I hear him swearing. I know exactly why he's doing it when he does.
Love you all but I am finally feeling *settled down* so I am going back to bed now. Be good and do an act of kindness today. It's one thing everyone can do that doesn't cost you anything. ***Hugs***
HINT: Caulking can be a tricky business---it's hard to get perfect lines, but if you try smoothing them down with your finger, it sticks, creating an even uglier sight. When you need to smooth down caulk, try using an ice cube instead. The cold will help set the line, and it won't stick to the ice.
THANKS AGAIN TO : WHO KNEW? 10,OO1 EASY SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY PROBLEMS
It was a quiet day today even though the Beast didn't end up going to Huntsville for his big church gathering. Well, he DID try in the afternoon when his knee felt better. He had twisted his leg and got his knee hurting him. He went to his meeting to try to be there for the afternoon session but all the Handicap spaces were marked off limits for his church members and he couldn't find any place to park at all. He was even willing to pay for parking but couldn't find a space anywhere nearby so he came home. He says he's going to leave around 5am to get himself there at a decent time (after stopping for breakfast at a nearby fast food place). That way he figures he will be able to get a close parking space to the entrance. I'll get up when he's getting ready and make him a lunch to take with him so he won't have to move the car.
I made some salsa today but ended up cooking it down a bit more than I had planned. But...that's fixable since I wanted to add some chopped tomatoes to it to make it chunky and that will dilute it a little bit and it should be perfect. It's spicy and hot but has great flavor to it. I'm pleased with how it turned out since I was only making it for me and the Beast. He will probably dilute his with some of the commercial salsa that's not so spicy since he's not as big a fan of hot and spicy as I am.
Then, with the other tomatoes I have, I will make some spaghetti sauce, only not hot, of course. We use a spicy hot sausage to make our spaghetti so there's no reason to do that. I'll probably make spaghetti for dinner then for when the Beast gets home around 5 or so tomorrow. It's just a shame we don't have any Italian bread but I may just call the Beast and tell him to stop and pick some up unless I find some garlic bread or Texas toast in the freezer. I'm just not sure if we have any or not until I check.
I got another two green peppers off our plant so those will go into the spaghetti sauce and having really fresh green peppers will be as good as our fresh tomatoes....LOL. I used our NutriNinja today for the first time and was impressed with it. I'll be using the food processor tomorrow and will get an idea how good that is then. I may even make up some of the drink recipes (veggies and fruit only) that are in the books that came with it. We have enough of the basics in the fridge to make damn near anything....LOL!
Hot again today. Even Baron didn't try to lay down on the driveway after doing his business. That's usually what he does afterward. He just trotted back to the porch to have me let him in the house. Even though we haven't had any rain in a few days, it felt muggy outside. He came inside where the AC was running and plopped down on the wooden floor (even though he doesn't usually like sleeping on the floors). The Beast forgot to shut the guest room door and he found Baron on the rug next to the bed (this was later) after Baron had pawed up the runner rug that was covering his favorite spot. The Beast yelled at him but didn't put the runner back (he left that up to me) since he can't really bend down. I can and do when he drops things and starts swearing. That is, IF I hear him swearing. I know exactly why he's doing it when he does.
Love you all but I am finally feeling *settled down* so I am going back to bed now. Be good and do an act of kindness today. It's one thing everyone can do that doesn't cost you anything. ***Hugs***
HINT: Caulking can be a tricky business---it's hard to get perfect lines, but if you try smoothing them down with your finger, it sticks, creating an even uglier sight. When you need to smooth down caulk, try using an ice cube instead. The cold will help set the line, and it won't stick to the ice.
THANKS AGAIN TO : WHO KNEW? 10,OO1 EASY SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY PROBLEMS
Friday, July 10, 2015
The Mattress Arrives...
The mattress finally got here and, of course, the Beast was gone. I asked the delivery man to bring the box into the living room. The poor man wasn't sure he would be able to lift it alone but he managed to kind of push and flip the box. I told him there wasn't anything breakable in the box so he didn't have to worry about THAT. He just laughed and said he knew that from the words printed on the box. He got it inside for me and I thanked him profusely. I thought, at first, that I would be able to push it into the guest room and even open it up....but I was wrong. The box was heavy!
When the Beast got home around 6pm, he called Dennis and asked him if he could bring over this platform on wheels that he had and help him get the mattress into the guest room. Dennis came right over and, between the two of them, got the box into the guest room and unpacked it. I was in my computer room (to stay out of their way) and, when the Beast came in and asked if I wanted to see it, I said, *Of course!* Imagine my surprise to see the mattress looking like it hadn't been jammed into the small box (well, you would have to see it to understand) that it came in. It fully expanded from being compressed as soon as the guys got it out of the box. And it felt WONDERFUL when I lay down on it.
We gave it a couple hours to finish expanding, if it was going to, and then put the sheets, blanket and spread on it. It looks great! I'm going to wait to sleep on it, however. I really DO intend to spend a night on it because the most comfortable night's sleep I ever had was on one just like it.
News about Tara. She urinated some blood this morning or last night and everyone panicked. The doctor ordered more blood be given to her (she's already had 8 pints). Marcus mentioned this fact to one of the doctors when he was servicing their computers and the doctors almost had heart attacks! They said our bodies only hold 10 pints. They were amazed that she lived after losing so much blood. But her doctors ordered a scan on the lower section of her body and they took a biopsy too. They determined that the blood was menstrual. How's that for a kick in the head? Even Tara wasn't thinking she might actually be having her period. The rest of us thought she was over that already but I guess she isn't. Thinking about it, we realized that it probably wouldn't be over for her for another couple years. She's a bit young to have gone through menopause yet.
Anyway, we are just glad it hasn't turned out to be more serious than that so far. We'll just take a *wait and see* attitude until the results of the biopsy are in and if the stomach ulcer is, indeed, shown to be healing finally.
Sister Cee brought her son to see her in the hospital so she could say goodbye to him. Her brother and father brought her daughter and youngest son, Chance, to see her a bit later. She needed to say goodbye to her daughter since Tara's dad and brother are driving the kids up to meet up with their father halfway between the two homes. Cee spent the day checking for any dirty clothes that belonged to them, getting them washed, dried and packed up, too. Tara's brother came by the house (Cee has been staying there for the last couple of days) to pick up the suitcases so they can get them stashed in Tara's dad's car for the trip. It will be easier to just get the kids in the car then. It's about a 7 hour drive for them....one way. BUT...knowing men and driving, they will probably cut about an hour off that....LOL.
Baby Brat panicked when everyone was gone. She has no short term memory that lasts longer than maybe 5 minutes. It's the result of the brain damage she suffered from her drinking and the mini-strokes she had. But I guess she called her daughter in South Carolina and told her she had no idea what happened to everyone. She didn't even remember that Tara was in the hospital. It makes her difficult to deal with because of that. At least her daughter called Michael and asked him what was going on. She knows about her mother's problem. I really have to admire Cee for being able to deal with Baby Brat for all the years she had her living with her. She's now living with Tara. Cee is enjoying being alone with no one but herself to care for. She had many years of caring for her boyfriend and then took on Baby Brat. Bless her heart. She is so very patient.
Did I mention that the eggs the bird laid in Cee's artificial plant finally hatched? She believes there are three of them. They don't make any noise until the parents come back with food for them. Then they cheep like crazy! LOL. Cee tries not to disturb them but it seems the mother is no longer frightened by Cee when she comes out on the little terrace area. She just goes about her business of feeding her babies.
My son, Mustachio, is coming down tomorrow to go and see Tara. When they were kids, they spent a lot of time together because of mutual friends and hanging out at our house. He feels like she was a little sister (his sisters were older...LOL). He was really worried about her but I did calm him down tonight. He'll come here first since he has no clue where the hospital is. I don't think Tara will get out until Sunday at the earliest. Cee says she was still getting blood and they had all kinds of monitors on her plus she was also getting saline solution. Hell, it will probably take half a day just to unhook her!
Her arms are going to be so sore from the IV's. I wish you could have seen my arms when I came home. Of course, the nurses were kind of upset because I have very fine veins and they kept rolling on them when they tried to stick me for the IV's. I had a couple places where they blew my veins. It was a bit of a nightmare. It took me weeks before I healed. I hope it doesn't take Tara that long.
The heat was intense today so I stayed in the house which is well-insulated and didn't feel bad. Tomorrow will be another busy day for me. I'm going to be making salsa. First I will check to see how many more tomatoes have ripened and get those picked. I also have clothes to wash. I made this chicken dish that I found on the internet, an easy type of comfort food involving chicken breasts, chicken broth, mushroom and cream of mushroom soup and topped off with boxed stuffing mix. I did add some celery and onion to it since I usually do that to the stuffing mix anyway. It's just how our family likes stuffing. It's in the slow cooker on low right now and I will keep it warm when it's done so we can eat it for dinner. I have it on low and checked it a bit ago. It will be so yummy when it's done. *Grin*
I've gotten hooked on checking my Facebook page plus the pages of some family and friends. It takes me HOURS. *Sigh* I can understand why Bratfink got off it for quite some time. It can be so time-consuming that you have no time for anything else. But I DO stop and do chores that need doing. I just can't crochet unless I am done and totally off it. But it's interesting at times, too. So I am stuck between a rock and a hard place...LOL. But I love knowing what's going on with the family especially.
My nephew just graduated from Boot Camp for the Marines. He looks so handsome in his uniform. His mom, step-dad, sister and brothers all flew out to San Diego to be there for it. I loved when MY son, Mustachio, graduated from Boot Camp for the Navy years ago. He was on the drill team, which was incredible. The show they put on was amazing. It was tough for my son, being a leftie, because he had to learn to do all the things they did with their rifles with his RIGHT hand. But he did it and it was so much fun to watch. I was so proud of him. I know how my nephew's family had to feel. I have no idea yet where he will be stationed but I imagine I will find out. His mother posts everything on her Facebook page and I know she will mention it.
I have a grandson in the Marines and he is stationed in one of the Carolinas. I think it's South Carolina. But he will probably be getting out soon. I know my great-nephew (also a Marine) is about due to get out too. Unless either of them goes career. But I think my grandson has theological leanings. Last I heard, he was thinking of joining the Jesuits. But kids change their minds so we will have to wait and see what happens.
Time to get this posted. Love you all. Thank you so much for reading my blog. I wish you great weather for the next few days (at least). Be good. Be careful. ***Hugs***
HINT: To bring already-picked tomatoes from green to red (or ones that have been knocked off the vine!), place them in a paper bag with an apple.
When the Beast got home around 6pm, he called Dennis and asked him if he could bring over this platform on wheels that he had and help him get the mattress into the guest room. Dennis came right over and, between the two of them, got the box into the guest room and unpacked it. I was in my computer room (to stay out of their way) and, when the Beast came in and asked if I wanted to see it, I said, *Of course!* Imagine my surprise to see the mattress looking like it hadn't been jammed into the small box (well, you would have to see it to understand) that it came in. It fully expanded from being compressed as soon as the guys got it out of the box. And it felt WONDERFUL when I lay down on it.
We gave it a couple hours to finish expanding, if it was going to, and then put the sheets, blanket and spread on it. It looks great! I'm going to wait to sleep on it, however. I really DO intend to spend a night on it because the most comfortable night's sleep I ever had was on one just like it.
News about Tara. She urinated some blood this morning or last night and everyone panicked. The doctor ordered more blood be given to her (she's already had 8 pints). Marcus mentioned this fact to one of the doctors when he was servicing their computers and the doctors almost had heart attacks! They said our bodies only hold 10 pints. They were amazed that she lived after losing so much blood. But her doctors ordered a scan on the lower section of her body and they took a biopsy too. They determined that the blood was menstrual. How's that for a kick in the head? Even Tara wasn't thinking she might actually be having her period. The rest of us thought she was over that already but I guess she isn't. Thinking about it, we realized that it probably wouldn't be over for her for another couple years. She's a bit young to have gone through menopause yet.
Anyway, we are just glad it hasn't turned out to be more serious than that so far. We'll just take a *wait and see* attitude until the results of the biopsy are in and if the stomach ulcer is, indeed, shown to be healing finally.
Sister Cee brought her son to see her in the hospital so she could say goodbye to him. Her brother and father brought her daughter and youngest son, Chance, to see her a bit later. She needed to say goodbye to her daughter since Tara's dad and brother are driving the kids up to meet up with their father halfway between the two homes. Cee spent the day checking for any dirty clothes that belonged to them, getting them washed, dried and packed up, too. Tara's brother came by the house (Cee has been staying there for the last couple of days) to pick up the suitcases so they can get them stashed in Tara's dad's car for the trip. It will be easier to just get the kids in the car then. It's about a 7 hour drive for them....one way. BUT...knowing men and driving, they will probably cut about an hour off that....LOL.
Baby Brat panicked when everyone was gone. She has no short term memory that lasts longer than maybe 5 minutes. It's the result of the brain damage she suffered from her drinking and the mini-strokes she had. But I guess she called her daughter in South Carolina and told her she had no idea what happened to everyone. She didn't even remember that Tara was in the hospital. It makes her difficult to deal with because of that. At least her daughter called Michael and asked him what was going on. She knows about her mother's problem. I really have to admire Cee for being able to deal with Baby Brat for all the years she had her living with her. She's now living with Tara. Cee is enjoying being alone with no one but herself to care for. She had many years of caring for her boyfriend and then took on Baby Brat. Bless her heart. She is so very patient.
Did I mention that the eggs the bird laid in Cee's artificial plant finally hatched? She believes there are three of them. They don't make any noise until the parents come back with food for them. Then they cheep like crazy! LOL. Cee tries not to disturb them but it seems the mother is no longer frightened by Cee when she comes out on the little terrace area. She just goes about her business of feeding her babies.
My son, Mustachio, is coming down tomorrow to go and see Tara. When they were kids, they spent a lot of time together because of mutual friends and hanging out at our house. He feels like she was a little sister (his sisters were older...LOL). He was really worried about her but I did calm him down tonight. He'll come here first since he has no clue where the hospital is. I don't think Tara will get out until Sunday at the earliest. Cee says she was still getting blood and they had all kinds of monitors on her plus she was also getting saline solution. Hell, it will probably take half a day just to unhook her!
Her arms are going to be so sore from the IV's. I wish you could have seen my arms when I came home. Of course, the nurses were kind of upset because I have very fine veins and they kept rolling on them when they tried to stick me for the IV's. I had a couple places where they blew my veins. It was a bit of a nightmare. It took me weeks before I healed. I hope it doesn't take Tara that long.
The heat was intense today so I stayed in the house which is well-insulated and didn't feel bad. Tomorrow will be another busy day for me. I'm going to be making salsa. First I will check to see how many more tomatoes have ripened and get those picked. I also have clothes to wash. I made this chicken dish that I found on the internet, an easy type of comfort food involving chicken breasts, chicken broth, mushroom and cream of mushroom soup and topped off with boxed stuffing mix. I did add some celery and onion to it since I usually do that to the stuffing mix anyway. It's just how our family likes stuffing. It's in the slow cooker on low right now and I will keep it warm when it's done so we can eat it for dinner. I have it on low and checked it a bit ago. It will be so yummy when it's done. *Grin*
I've gotten hooked on checking my Facebook page plus the pages of some family and friends. It takes me HOURS. *Sigh* I can understand why Bratfink got off it for quite some time. It can be so time-consuming that you have no time for anything else. But I DO stop and do chores that need doing. I just can't crochet unless I am done and totally off it. But it's interesting at times, too. So I am stuck between a rock and a hard place...LOL. But I love knowing what's going on with the family especially.
My nephew just graduated from Boot Camp for the Marines. He looks so handsome in his uniform. His mom, step-dad, sister and brothers all flew out to San Diego to be there for it. I loved when MY son, Mustachio, graduated from Boot Camp for the Navy years ago. He was on the drill team, which was incredible. The show they put on was amazing. It was tough for my son, being a leftie, because he had to learn to do all the things they did with their rifles with his RIGHT hand. But he did it and it was so much fun to watch. I was so proud of him. I know how my nephew's family had to feel. I have no idea yet where he will be stationed but I imagine I will find out. His mother posts everything on her Facebook page and I know she will mention it.
I have a grandson in the Marines and he is stationed in one of the Carolinas. I think it's South Carolina. But he will probably be getting out soon. I know my great-nephew (also a Marine) is about due to get out too. Unless either of them goes career. But I think my grandson has theological leanings. Last I heard, he was thinking of joining the Jesuits. But kids change their minds so we will have to wait and see what happens.
Time to get this posted. Love you all. Thank you so much for reading my blog. I wish you great weather for the next few days (at least). Be good. Be careful. ***Hugs***
HINT: To bring already-picked tomatoes from green to red (or ones that have been knocked off the vine!), place them in a paper bag with an apple.
Mattress Was NOT Delivered Today Even Tho' It Said It Would Be....
The notice the Beast had said that UPS was supposed to deliver the new mattress today but....NO mattress. Figures, since the Beast will be gone tomorrow. The delivery man better carry it into the house for me so I can get it out of the box and onto the bed. It said the mattress must be aired for 48 hours. That way it will decompress. A friend of the Beast's from his church said he got the same mattress and it took a full two days to max out. I had no idea that they compress them for shipment. Should be fun to get it out of the box. NOT!
I started out my day not feeling so hot. Had an upset stomach almost all night and into the morning. I think the sandwich I ate was bad. It smelled okay but tasted *off* so I threw half of it away. Good thing! After having some toast, I started to feel better. Finishing off the day feeling normal. If what I feel is *normal*....LOL.
Had a phone call from my friend in England today with his wife on Skype so she was part of the conversation, too. Only 7 more days until she arrives back in England. They were both concerned about my bff, Carol. I told him the last time I heard from her, she was tired but okay. In truth, I am concerned since she hasn't acknowledged my email to her. It was about the self-same couple since she was concerned about the immigration status of the wife. England is weird, I gather. Their financial requirements are to make sure no immigrant ends up on the dole. At least one from the States, anyway. I know they have people from other (third world) countries that ARE on the dole so what gives???
They are both excited about being reunited, finally, but, after a month, she has to return to the States to oversee the sale of her house. In the meantime, they are putting HIS house on the market to guarantee that HE will have enough to satisfy England that HE will not end up on the dole. I think they are planning on getting a home together that will be easier to manage for them since he is so ill. Say a little prayer for him. He has a failing heart and it's inoperable in England. Carol found a doctor in the States that is performing miracles on his type of problem but he would die flying. His heart wouldn't be able to take it. *Sigh*
The Beast (damn him!) bought the most incredible looking cupcakes tonight. They are red velvet with real cream cheese frosting. He ate one and even the smell was enough to make you salivate! I may just have to closely monitor my blood sugar tomorrow and try one in the morning when we have our coffee together before he leaves. He has a big church meeting up in the large town north of us. It's about a 30-45 minute drive from us, depending on the traffic. Since it's a workday for many, I expect it will be heavy.
Time to close for now. I am tired and need to get a few hours sleep before I get up and make sure the Beast takes everything for his lunch...and perhaps a snack for on the way home. I have to figure out what I will make for dinner. I am thinking about going out to buy some shrimp and making either shrimp scampi or shrimp alfredo. I have to check what pasta we have and decide then, I guess. Hmm...I think I may also need more garlic if I make scampi. Have to remember to check that, too.
Love you all. Smile if it's raining. I found out that it seems to cheer people up. ***Hugs***
HINT #1 (I promised three tonight so brace yourself!): If your cat or dog has bad breath, try adding some fresh chopped parsley to their food.
HINT#2: Unfortunately, cats rarely respon when you tell them *no* so to make sure they have a reason to not repeat bad behavior, spray them in the face with water from a spray bottle when you catch them being bad. (I know this works from Bratfink) If this doesn't work, try spraying them with air from a compressed air can (usually used to clean electronics and computer keyboards). Cats hate the feeling of air on their faces.
HINT#3: It seems like a silly habit of guilty *dog parents*, but it's true. Leaving the TV or radio on low in the room next to your pup will keep him calm while you are away. (This is primarily for dogs that are kenneled when you are not there). *I know our dog likes the TV left on...he is not kenneled....and he especially likes Animal Planet and/or National Geographic.* LOL!
I started out my day not feeling so hot. Had an upset stomach almost all night and into the morning. I think the sandwich I ate was bad. It smelled okay but tasted *off* so I threw half of it away. Good thing! After having some toast, I started to feel better. Finishing off the day feeling normal. If what I feel is *normal*....LOL.
Had a phone call from my friend in England today with his wife on Skype so she was part of the conversation, too. Only 7 more days until she arrives back in England. They were both concerned about my bff, Carol. I told him the last time I heard from her, she was tired but okay. In truth, I am concerned since she hasn't acknowledged my email to her. It was about the self-same couple since she was concerned about the immigration status of the wife. England is weird, I gather. Their financial requirements are to make sure no immigrant ends up on the dole. At least one from the States, anyway. I know they have people from other (third world) countries that ARE on the dole so what gives???
They are both excited about being reunited, finally, but, after a month, she has to return to the States to oversee the sale of her house. In the meantime, they are putting HIS house on the market to guarantee that HE will have enough to satisfy England that HE will not end up on the dole. I think they are planning on getting a home together that will be easier to manage for them since he is so ill. Say a little prayer for him. He has a failing heart and it's inoperable in England. Carol found a doctor in the States that is performing miracles on his type of problem but he would die flying. His heart wouldn't be able to take it. *Sigh*
The Beast (damn him!) bought the most incredible looking cupcakes tonight. They are red velvet with real cream cheese frosting. He ate one and even the smell was enough to make you salivate! I may just have to closely monitor my blood sugar tomorrow and try one in the morning when we have our coffee together before he leaves. He has a big church meeting up in the large town north of us. It's about a 30-45 minute drive from us, depending on the traffic. Since it's a workday for many, I expect it will be heavy.
Time to close for now. I am tired and need to get a few hours sleep before I get up and make sure the Beast takes everything for his lunch...and perhaps a snack for on the way home. I have to figure out what I will make for dinner. I am thinking about going out to buy some shrimp and making either shrimp scampi or shrimp alfredo. I have to check what pasta we have and decide then, I guess. Hmm...I think I may also need more garlic if I make scampi. Have to remember to check that, too.
Love you all. Smile if it's raining. I found out that it seems to cheer people up. ***Hugs***
HINT #1 (I promised three tonight so brace yourself!): If your cat or dog has bad breath, try adding some fresh chopped parsley to their food.
HINT#2: Unfortunately, cats rarely respon when you tell them *no* so to make sure they have a reason to not repeat bad behavior, spray them in the face with water from a spray bottle when you catch them being bad. (I know this works from Bratfink) If this doesn't work, try spraying them with air from a compressed air can (usually used to clean electronics and computer keyboards). Cats hate the feeling of air on their faces.
HINT#3: It seems like a silly habit of guilty *dog parents*, but it's true. Leaving the TV or radio on low in the room next to your pup will keep him calm while you are away. (This is primarily for dogs that are kenneled when you are not there). *I know our dog likes the TV left on...he is not kenneled....and he especially likes Animal Planet and/or National Geographic.* LOL!
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Know How One Mistake Can Lead To Another???
Yesterday a couple of people made mistakes that led to a domino effect. First, someone said *Happy Birthday* to the Princess, even though they thought they were doing it a day early. The Princess made the comment that her birthday was on the 9th, not the 8th. Grandma was shocked, thinking she had totally lost track of time and compounded the errors. First of all, the Princess was NOT born in July. Her birthday is August. If Grandma had stopped to think about it, she would have realized that the Princess was NOT born around the Beast's birthday (which is on the 10th...this Friday). The first mistake was made by Raven, then the Princess reacted only to the number, not the month and Grandma just panicked! So sorry, Princess...and you WILL have your (accurate) day! Just be understanding....it was the domino effect in play!
Love you, sweetheart. No one meant any harm.
Love you, sweetheart. No one meant any harm.
I Start A Trip To The Hospital.....
I headed out this afternoon to make a trip to see my niece, Tara, who has still not stopped bleeding, apparently. I have no idea why, but the doctors have decided the bleeding is taking place above the waist and not below. Since they haven't done a colonoscopy yet, I have no idea why they would think that. But they have decided to put her on a bland diet, I gather, if they are feeding her at all, and are giving her some kind of IV drip that will prevent gastric juices from forming in her stomach to see if they can heal up the ulcer in the stomach. If that doesn't work, then they will have to go ahead and do the colonoscopy, I guess.
Poor Tara. I know how she hates inactivity. She is one of those people that are constantly on the go and has to be doing something until she finally almost collapses. Chronic hyperactivity, I guess....LOL.
Anyway, on my way to the North branch of our local area hospital, I realized I had missed the turnoff ... again. So I headed over to Tara's house, knowing there was a good chance my sister, Cee, would be there. She was going to be working on washing the two visiting kids' clothes so they could be packed for the trip to meet their dad halfway on Saturday. Their maternal grandfather is coming up from Florida to take them so that Tara doesn't have to worry about that while she's trying to get better. Cee was there so I went in and it turns out that Cee knew just how to get to the hospital from Tara's house since she had made the trip to see her the other day. We tried to call Tara to see if she was feeling up to company (I really hadn't thought about that to begin with but did once I got to the house) and also to make sure they weren't planning on taking this time of day to do tests. They do that I know from MY trips to the hospital lately...LOL.
Turned out she was out of her room having some test or other done but, by the time she returned the call, I had already been gone from home longer than I had planned and I knew the Beast was going to go out to dinner with our friends. He already knew I really wasn't up to it. I hadn't slept well (my back was killing me all night) and just wanted to be able to come home and rest. I also planned on an early night. I'm only up now because I am thirsty and had to get up to use the bathroom (of course!). I also had left my computer doing a virus scan (I do one every week because of being on FB so much lately). I figured I would take some time to do this blog before shutting down my computer for the night. I know it's not infected with a known virus and I just made sure my virus program was updated yesterday.
Turns out the Beast went to a new Japanese restaurant in our area and said the food was good but he didn't seem overly impressed. It's tough to beat Benihana's....LOL. And we don't have one here. I just made myself a sandwich since I was more tired than hungry. I'm STILL tired so I don't think I will have a problem going back to sleep.
It was definitely hot today...and humid. I don't mind the heat but the humidity did affect me. I was sweating all along the edge of my hair and down the back of my neck. But, it wasn't bad as long as the sweat wasn't dripping down my neck...then it was annoying. But as soon as I headed back home and the breeze was coming in the windows (yes, I had them down even though the air outside was 96), I was fine. The Beast had the AC on in the kitchen so I headed directly into my computer room where there was NO air on. I got into my jammies and then sat down to play my game for a bit before I put my YIM up to see if my son was on (he was so we talked for a bit). He's decided he is going to make a quick trip down here to see Tara (he loves her like a sister) even if she IS home by then. He'll leave from work and stop at his brother's house in Nashville and then head down here to my house early on Saturday. He must have called his brother right after we talked because then Marcus called me to find out about Tara. I told Marcus that Tara was NOT dying, regardless of how his brother may have presented it to him but I would call him if that changed. I knew that Marcus had to work whereas Mustachio has this weekend off.
Okay. Time to get this posted and me back to bed. I'm begging off a hint again but I promise you three tomorrow, how does that sound? Love you all. ***Hugs***
Poor Tara. I know how she hates inactivity. She is one of those people that are constantly on the go and has to be doing something until she finally almost collapses. Chronic hyperactivity, I guess....LOL.
Anyway, on my way to the North branch of our local area hospital, I realized I had missed the turnoff ... again. So I headed over to Tara's house, knowing there was a good chance my sister, Cee, would be there. She was going to be working on washing the two visiting kids' clothes so they could be packed for the trip to meet their dad halfway on Saturday. Their maternal grandfather is coming up from Florida to take them so that Tara doesn't have to worry about that while she's trying to get better. Cee was there so I went in and it turns out that Cee knew just how to get to the hospital from Tara's house since she had made the trip to see her the other day. We tried to call Tara to see if she was feeling up to company (I really hadn't thought about that to begin with but did once I got to the house) and also to make sure they weren't planning on taking this time of day to do tests. They do that I know from MY trips to the hospital lately...LOL.
Turned out she was out of her room having some test or other done but, by the time she returned the call, I had already been gone from home longer than I had planned and I knew the Beast was going to go out to dinner with our friends. He already knew I really wasn't up to it. I hadn't slept well (my back was killing me all night) and just wanted to be able to come home and rest. I also planned on an early night. I'm only up now because I am thirsty and had to get up to use the bathroom (of course!). I also had left my computer doing a virus scan (I do one every week because of being on FB so much lately). I figured I would take some time to do this blog before shutting down my computer for the night. I know it's not infected with a known virus and I just made sure my virus program was updated yesterday.
Turns out the Beast went to a new Japanese restaurant in our area and said the food was good but he didn't seem overly impressed. It's tough to beat Benihana's....LOL. And we don't have one here. I just made myself a sandwich since I was more tired than hungry. I'm STILL tired so I don't think I will have a problem going back to sleep.
It was definitely hot today...and humid. I don't mind the heat but the humidity did affect me. I was sweating all along the edge of my hair and down the back of my neck. But, it wasn't bad as long as the sweat wasn't dripping down my neck...then it was annoying. But as soon as I headed back home and the breeze was coming in the windows (yes, I had them down even though the air outside was 96), I was fine. The Beast had the AC on in the kitchen so I headed directly into my computer room where there was NO air on. I got into my jammies and then sat down to play my game for a bit before I put my YIM up to see if my son was on (he was so we talked for a bit). He's decided he is going to make a quick trip down here to see Tara (he loves her like a sister) even if she IS home by then. He'll leave from work and stop at his brother's house in Nashville and then head down here to my house early on Saturday. He must have called his brother right after we talked because then Marcus called me to find out about Tara. I told Marcus that Tara was NOT dying, regardless of how his brother may have presented it to him but I would call him if that changed. I knew that Marcus had to work whereas Mustachio has this weekend off.
Okay. Time to get this posted and me back to bed. I'm begging off a hint again but I promise you three tomorrow, how does that sound? Love you all. ***Hugs***
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
A Very Happy Birthday To Our Princess!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PRINCESS....AND MANY, MANY MORE! LOTS OF KISSES AND HUGS!
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