Today turned out to be bright and sunny but about 10 degrees or so cooler than it has been. BUT...there was no bad weather that hit our area. It all hit further north and moved a lot faster than was expected. It looks like NC got most of the bad stuff.
Tomorrow the Beast heads for Huntsville to one of his church things. A big meeting of some sort but it's just for the one day. He hopes to meet up with his sister and have dinner together with her before she heads on up back to Chicago. She's been down by the Gulf, helping a friend get moved into her new home. I think it's a condo on the beach. She wants to get back home by Sunday evening so she's not staying over. She'll stop somewhere on her way for the night and shouldn't have a problem getting home on Sunday.
He decided to get a sub from Publix (they make great sandwiches!) instead of making one. There's no place close to the place they meet that can handle the crowd OR get them back in time for the afternoon services. We got everything he will need ready (including his snacking stuff) and put his little cooler in the freezer (his idea since he keeps it in the car until he needs to get it at lunch time). At least I will have the one day to myself. I think I am going to take a nice, long bubble bath while he is gone.
Dennis is really making great strides in his behavior the past two or three weeks. He's very smart but still has some puppy left in him. Labs don't really outgrow their puppyhood until they are around 2 years old and he's just 10 months. So how much he has improved since we got him is really impressive. He's much more confident, however, than he was when we first got him. He feels very secure now, I think.
The Beast got to see Dennis get in my lap today and it made him laugh because Dennis was slobbering kisses all over my face. You would have thought I had smeared dog food all over it (or some kind of treat). He was in such a sweet mood and just wanted the attention.
I made us scrambled eggs with cheese for breakfast and some hash browns (real ones). Poor Dennis was hoping for some of it but I had used onions and those are poisonous to dogs so he was out of luck. He accidently had some leftovers with a little bit of onion in it last week (idiot Beast wasn't thinking!) and the poor dog was sick for a whole day. We had to keep a close eye on him. Dogs don't have the right enzymes to digest them.
I love how he seems to just get a lot of joy out of being alive and well treated. He loves to run around the yard and try to scare the chickens. He throws a stick up in the air and will jump after it. He can entertain himself easily. He loves to roll in the grass and just lay in the sun. He's spent an hour or more out in the yard and is perfectly happy. But he loves his run around the circle with the Beast.
He trots along side the scooter very happy and then comes in and takes a nap afterward. He behaves himself when he's around people...no jumping up on them, which we had a problem with Baron for a long time. He will stay right next to you when you tell him to *stay*. He just sits and waits for you to tell him what to do next. The Beast is very happy with that. I love that he doesn't try making a mad dash out the door like he was doing there for a while. All-in-all, he's become a good dog and is a good watchdog, too. We always know when someone pulls into the driveway or is walking towards the house. He even lets us know by this weird bark when the mailman comes and puts something in our mailbox.
Well, we are going to bed early tonight because the Beast is getting up at 5:30am. He always leaves early so that he can stop and have breakfast at McD's. He loves their pancakes and sausage and it's cheap enough. He just crosses his fingers that he gets fresh coffee....LOL.
Love you all. Be happy. Be good to yourself and don't let anyone spoil your day. ***Hugs***
Friday, March 31, 2017
Second Post....Something New!
Well, today I have seen something new being added to our weather page. I already deleted it but it basically said that we should expect some seriously bad weather at any time until after 6:15pm on Thursday. I received this at 8:30pm THURSDAY evening. What would you think if you got this? Gee, thanks a lot for the (unnecessary) warning, guys!!!
I kid you not! Talk about putting the cart in the stall and leaving the horse out. If we had ended up with the high winds predicted for our area, it sure wouldn't have been a timely warning.
I'm up for my usual bathroom trek so I had to write this since it really bugged me. I will admit that we don't usually get warnings so late....unless it's a typo and they mean this for tonight thru tomorrow. In fact, let me check and see if I have a correction or a duplicate that is more easily understood. Hang on a sec.
Well, well....looks like that IS what was meant. It was just not so clear as the second *alert* that I received. Someone must have sent it off quickly in order to give people time to bring in any thing that might get blown around with possible 40- 50 mph winds. At least that makes sense. The winds are expected over a wide area and do not seem to be moving quickly so there could be damage to tree limbs and such. Thankfully, the Beast trimmed back the only ones we had to worry about damage to house or automobiles a while back. There's not much we can do about the glass table on our deck (the top has glass) but it should be heavy enough with the way it's secured to the deck so it doesn't move out of place. We haven't put the umbrella out for it yet so there's only the chickens to worry about. But they should be secure in the coop itself. They have food and water in there so I won't worry much about them. The barn is secure and heavy, too. It was made by the Amish so it's well constructed.
Phew! Now that I can again have faith in my weather forecasters (as much faith as forecasting allows), I'll be able to sleep again. So I will close this second post and say good night once again. Sleep well. Love you all. ***Hugs***
I kid you not! Talk about putting the cart in the stall and leaving the horse out. If we had ended up with the high winds predicted for our area, it sure wouldn't have been a timely warning.
I'm up for my usual bathroom trek so I had to write this since it really bugged me. I will admit that we don't usually get warnings so late....unless it's a typo and they mean this for tonight thru tomorrow. In fact, let me check and see if I have a correction or a duplicate that is more easily understood. Hang on a sec.
Well, well....looks like that IS what was meant. It was just not so clear as the second *alert* that I received. Someone must have sent it off quickly in order to give people time to bring in any thing that might get blown around with possible 40- 50 mph winds. At least that makes sense. The winds are expected over a wide area and do not seem to be moving quickly so there could be damage to tree limbs and such. Thankfully, the Beast trimmed back the only ones we had to worry about damage to house or automobiles a while back. There's not much we can do about the glass table on our deck (the top has glass) but it should be heavy enough with the way it's secured to the deck so it doesn't move out of place. We haven't put the umbrella out for it yet so there's only the chickens to worry about. But they should be secure in the coop itself. They have food and water in there so I won't worry much about them. The barn is secure and heavy, too. It was made by the Amish so it's well constructed.
Phew! Now that I can again have faith in my weather forecasters (as much faith as forecasting allows), I'll be able to sleep again. So I will close this second post and say good night once again. Sleep well. Love you all. ***Hugs***
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Another Gorgeous Day!
Today was another wonderful day of weather. It got up to 76 here and we had our windows and screen doors in use to air out the house. It felt so good that I hate to see it end. But it will in another few days.
I fell asleep early yesterday and slept great all night. It was amazing. My gf's from high school emailed me today to find out when I planned on being in Chicago this year. I told them I was going to try for around the 22nd or 23rd of June. Of course, that all depends on whether or not I have to have surgery but I won't find that out until Tuesday.
In the meantime, I am headed outside for a bit to enjoy the next half hour or so outside while the dog runs around before his bedtime. It's still fairly warm and very calm out.
Love you all. Enjoy your evening and the day tomorrow. ***Hugs***
I fell asleep early yesterday and slept great all night. It was amazing. My gf's from high school emailed me today to find out when I planned on being in Chicago this year. I told them I was going to try for around the 22nd or 23rd of June. Of course, that all depends on whether or not I have to have surgery but I won't find that out until Tuesday.
In the meantime, I am headed outside for a bit to enjoy the next half hour or so outside while the dog runs around before his bedtime. It's still fairly warm and very calm out.
Love you all. Enjoy your evening and the day tomorrow. ***Hugs***
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
I Need To Keep Track Of Dates.....
One of the bad things about being both old and retired is that you lose track of what day or even what date it is! Let me give you the reason in one sentence:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CEE!!!
I don't think I have to explain after saying that. I really and truly thought I had a day or two before her birthday. Duh! Love you bunches, Sis. So glad you are living here now. Sorry I didn't get to call you because I am an idiot. Forgive me, please. I'll call you in the morning.
I really miss having Chewlee here because having a kid that is in school makes you very aware of what day it is...and hence, the date, too. You keep track of holidays, school breaks, etc. just because those days allow you to sleep in....LOL!
I got a letter today from the Beast's aunt. She lives in Washington state these days but we once lived quite close when we lived in Ft. Lauderdale. I really liked her and we got together often before her hubby died and she sold her home and moved to be close to her daughter.
She's quite up in years now and has multiple medical problems plus she falls a lot. Her daughter finally had to put her into an assisted living facility/nursing home because she's incontinent, too. Both her daughter and son-in-law work and they couldn't afford 24/7 nursing care for the aunt. She (the daughter) hated doing it but they are older, too, like the Beast and I. They just can't handle all the problems or even lift the mother. She (his aunt) has a difficult time even standing up and needs to be in a wheelchair full time now.
His aunt, of course, hates it. She broke her hip and even fought doing the exercises necessary to get her mobile. It was just too much for the Beast's cousin to handle. In the letter I received (I was floored that she sent ME a letter and not the Beast), she said she was being held prisoner by the Devil (but decided she was NOT going to give him her soul!). Her daughter had sent us a letter explaining the situation and told us not to be surprised if we heard from the aunt that she was being held prisoner. She's upset that her daughter won't allow her to go home with her at least.
After reading her letter (I read it to the Beast), I think she is also getting senile because much of it didn't make any sense. She didn't say anything against her daughter, per se, but maybe *the Devil* is her daughter? What did touch me is that she said she had heard from the Beast about my being so sick and she wanted me to get better. She also told me that he was very worried about me. Really? That's the third or fourth time someone has told me that. He must have been more worried than he let on to me.
But, I feel bad for his aunt. During her younger and healthier time, she was a truly nice person and a lot of fun to have around. She had a good sense of humor and enjoyed life, even after losing her hubby. She had a beautiful house on one of the many canals in Florida (and the occasional alligator in her yard). She had to put up a special barrier to discourage the alligators because of her dog. It didn't really keep them out (they are quite good climbers) but since they could sun on the bank of the canal, it was often not necessary for them to actually be in the yard.
It just makes me kind of sad because getting old and infirm is not a good thing nor anything we want for ourselves or someone we love. Too bad there's not a time when we suddenly start getting younger. Wouldn't that be a treat?
Well, it's to bed with me. I'm tired and my yawns are going to break my jaw if I don't get to bed soon. Love you all. Be good. Be happy and I hope you have a great day. ***Hugs***
The Beast has another of his church big meetings this weekend. Yay! I will have two days of just doing what *I* want, when I want to do it.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CEE!!!
I don't think I have to explain after saying that. I really and truly thought I had a day or two before her birthday. Duh! Love you bunches, Sis. So glad you are living here now. Sorry I didn't get to call you because I am an idiot. Forgive me, please. I'll call you in the morning.
I really miss having Chewlee here because having a kid that is in school makes you very aware of what day it is...and hence, the date, too. You keep track of holidays, school breaks, etc. just because those days allow you to sleep in....LOL!
I got a letter today from the Beast's aunt. She lives in Washington state these days but we once lived quite close when we lived in Ft. Lauderdale. I really liked her and we got together often before her hubby died and she sold her home and moved to be close to her daughter.
She's quite up in years now and has multiple medical problems plus she falls a lot. Her daughter finally had to put her into an assisted living facility/nursing home because she's incontinent, too. Both her daughter and son-in-law work and they couldn't afford 24/7 nursing care for the aunt. She (the daughter) hated doing it but they are older, too, like the Beast and I. They just can't handle all the problems or even lift the mother. She (his aunt) has a difficult time even standing up and needs to be in a wheelchair full time now.
His aunt, of course, hates it. She broke her hip and even fought doing the exercises necessary to get her mobile. It was just too much for the Beast's cousin to handle. In the letter I received (I was floored that she sent ME a letter and not the Beast), she said she was being held prisoner by the Devil (but decided she was NOT going to give him her soul!). Her daughter had sent us a letter explaining the situation and told us not to be surprised if we heard from the aunt that she was being held prisoner. She's upset that her daughter won't allow her to go home with her at least.
After reading her letter (I read it to the Beast), I think she is also getting senile because much of it didn't make any sense. She didn't say anything against her daughter, per se, but maybe *the Devil* is her daughter? What did touch me is that she said she had heard from the Beast about my being so sick and she wanted me to get better. She also told me that he was very worried about me. Really? That's the third or fourth time someone has told me that. He must have been more worried than he let on to me.
But, I feel bad for his aunt. During her younger and healthier time, she was a truly nice person and a lot of fun to have around. She had a good sense of humor and enjoyed life, even after losing her hubby. She had a beautiful house on one of the many canals in Florida (and the occasional alligator in her yard). She had to put up a special barrier to discourage the alligators because of her dog. It didn't really keep them out (they are quite good climbers) but since they could sun on the bank of the canal, it was often not necessary for them to actually be in the yard.
It just makes me kind of sad because getting old and infirm is not a good thing nor anything we want for ourselves or someone we love. Too bad there's not a time when we suddenly start getting younger. Wouldn't that be a treat?
Well, it's to bed with me. I'm tired and my yawns are going to break my jaw if I don't get to bed soon. Love you all. Be good. Be happy and I hope you have a great day. ***Hugs***
The Beast has another of his church big meetings this weekend. Yay! I will have two days of just doing what *I* want, when I want to do it.
Monday, March 27, 2017
I Finally Get Out Of The House.....
I've been suffering cabin fever for a while but today I got out and went to visit with Cee for a few hours. We had a few good laughs because, as my sister, Bratfink, has said more than once....*You know you are old when you start talking openly about bowel movements!* Yes, we actually did that. Cee has had the opposite problem that *I* have, however. But, we shared...LOL
It didn't seem like any time at all but, when I left to attempt getting home before the storm started, I was surprised to discover I had spent 3 hours there. I've spent more time than that with Cee but it was that it just didn't SEEM like I had been there that long.
I did beat the storm home and, later, Cee called me to find out if we had been hit by any of the golf ball size and better hailstones. It hit in Guntersville (I am close to it) and lots of damage was done to cars and such. Holes in windows, windows totally out, etc. If you have ever watched any of the storm chasers programs on the Weather channel, you know the kind of damage they can do. What's scarier is that hail often is part of a storm with tornadoes in it. But we got no hail here and very little rain. But we could hear thunder and we saw lightning coming from the Guntersville area. Our chickens don't mind rain but they run like hell when it thunders for the barn. LOL
I think my sleepiness yesterday was actually my body demanding rest because I haven't really been sleeping well. Up and down all the time makes for lousy sleeping but the bathroom must be used!! When I woke up this morning (around 7:30am), I felt really rested for the first time in more than a week. Also, the dark circles around my eyes was gone. Well, not entirely but it WAS a lot lighter in color. I was looking like I had two black eyes.
I haven't showered yet but I will shortly. It's going to be a warm night (a low of 64 degrees) and even warmer tomorrow than it was today (75 degrees). By Monday or Tuesday, they are predicting 80 degrees! But I don't want to believe that Spring might really be starting.....not yet. The weather is so weird all over the country that we could still be hit by cold weather again.
Nothing much else has gone on here today. I spent the afternoon watching movies I have seen multiple times but that's not unusual. I like a lot of movies that I watch over and over until I wear them out (my DVD's). I'm on my second replacement set of Tremors (except for the most recent one...which is the fifth movie). I had no idea that DVD's could actually get worn out.
Goodnight to you all. Sweet dreams and a great day is my wish for everyone. ***Hugs***
It didn't seem like any time at all but, when I left to attempt getting home before the storm started, I was surprised to discover I had spent 3 hours there. I've spent more time than that with Cee but it was that it just didn't SEEM like I had been there that long.
I did beat the storm home and, later, Cee called me to find out if we had been hit by any of the golf ball size and better hailstones. It hit in Guntersville (I am close to it) and lots of damage was done to cars and such. Holes in windows, windows totally out, etc. If you have ever watched any of the storm chasers programs on the Weather channel, you know the kind of damage they can do. What's scarier is that hail often is part of a storm with tornadoes in it. But we got no hail here and very little rain. But we could hear thunder and we saw lightning coming from the Guntersville area. Our chickens don't mind rain but they run like hell when it thunders for the barn. LOL
I think my sleepiness yesterday was actually my body demanding rest because I haven't really been sleeping well. Up and down all the time makes for lousy sleeping but the bathroom must be used!! When I woke up this morning (around 7:30am), I felt really rested for the first time in more than a week. Also, the dark circles around my eyes was gone. Well, not entirely but it WAS a lot lighter in color. I was looking like I had two black eyes.
I haven't showered yet but I will shortly. It's going to be a warm night (a low of 64 degrees) and even warmer tomorrow than it was today (75 degrees). By Monday or Tuesday, they are predicting 80 degrees! But I don't want to believe that Spring might really be starting.....not yet. The weather is so weird all over the country that we could still be hit by cold weather again.
Nothing much else has gone on here today. I spent the afternoon watching movies I have seen multiple times but that's not unusual. I like a lot of movies that I watch over and over until I wear them out (my DVD's). I'm on my second replacement set of Tremors (except for the most recent one...which is the fifth movie). I had no idea that DVD's could actually get worn out.
Goodnight to you all. Sweet dreams and a great day is my wish for everyone. ***Hugs***
Sunday, March 26, 2017
A Sleepy Day....
Today was a sleepy day. This usually means my body is healing itself or else fighting off something or other. I am still needing sleep so this will be a short blog. The day was really beautiful but I didn't get to enjoy much of it. The morning sucked just because it was on the cool side and cloudy but I did get to see when the sun came out in all it's glory.
The sleepiness hit me shortly after noon and I have been asleep most of the day until about a half hour ago. I woke up to use the bathroom and I checked to make sure I wasn't bleeding anywhere. I do that a lot these days....I sure don't want to end up in the hospital again....or worse. I took my pills so I am heading back to bed. I'll be fine, I'm sure. I am not in pain anywhere nor am I weak when getting on my feet like I was the night I got so ill. So don't worry.
Oh, one interesting thing that happened yesterday but I didn't mention it. Dennis finally got up on the recliner with me. He couldn't get comfy since mine is not an over-sized one like the Beast's but he did finally lay down across my legs when I reclined the chair. It was the first time he'd done that with me. BUT....as soon as he heard the car that the Beast drives most of the time, he was out of my lap and at the door waiting for him to come in the house! LOL
Love you all. Have a great day. Be careful, please. ***Hugs***
The sleepiness hit me shortly after noon and I have been asleep most of the day until about a half hour ago. I woke up to use the bathroom and I checked to make sure I wasn't bleeding anywhere. I do that a lot these days....I sure don't want to end up in the hospital again....or worse. I took my pills so I am heading back to bed. I'll be fine, I'm sure. I am not in pain anywhere nor am I weak when getting on my feet like I was the night I got so ill. So don't worry.
Oh, one interesting thing that happened yesterday but I didn't mention it. Dennis finally got up on the recliner with me. He couldn't get comfy since mine is not an over-sized one like the Beast's but he did finally lay down across my legs when I reclined the chair. It was the first time he'd done that with me. BUT....as soon as he heard the car that the Beast drives most of the time, he was out of my lap and at the door waiting for him to come in the house! LOL
Love you all. Have a great day. Be careful, please. ***Hugs***
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Nothing Unexpected....
No big surprises today. It was pretty much as predicted by the Weather Channel except no thunderstorms....yet! They are still predicted for our area tonight and tomorrow. We've had quite a bit of rain but it's been gentle so far.
The Beast didn't get home today until 3:30pm. So much for his telling me it would be around 1-1:30. And then he brought home one of the guys from his church that he had to drive home later. They were futzing on the computer so I have no idea why he brought him home with him. As far as I know, the only thing they have in common is their church.
I think he might have been showing him the pictures he took yesterday but that's only a guess. He had to put Dennis out of the room because Dennis wouldn't leave them alone. He was acting so needy.....like he never got any attention and was *starving* for it. Dennis then came into my computer room and settled down when I invited him up on the recliner with me. He didn't get up but it seemed to satisfy him for some reason. He settled down in front of the screen door after a little petting by me.
His church buddy gave me a hug before the Beast took him home. His poor wife is really sick with the flu and having a rough time even sleeping. He told me I looked a heck of a lot better than the last time he saw me (in the hospital), which was nice to know since I feel so much better.
The bad part of my almost dying is the weight I lost. I already was looking my age but now my face is so wrinkled and dry that I look even older than I am. I've been trying a few different moisturizers but haven't found one that works at all. Sad, but true. Even the jeans and dress pants that I bought a couple months ago are now just a bit too big on me. I hope I gain some of that weight back. As of right now, I have just three pair of pants that don't require a belt if I wear them. I know some women would welcome the weight loss but not me. I look and feel best when my weight is around 130 lbs. At 116, I swear it makes me look and feel like Boris Karloff when he played *The Mummy*.....LOL
I got a strange letter today from the Justice Dept. It's a *Victim Notification* of the upcoming trial of someone that I was either a witness against or a victim of. I never heard of this guy and I sure didn't make a complaint or statement against anyone in Nashville, TN. I'll have to call them on Monday and see if I can get more information that might clear this up. Very weird, don't you think?
Well, I am heading for bed in a little bit. Love you all. Be happy and be kind. Stay warm and dry. Even though we are supposed to have rain off-and-on for the next few days, it's going to be in the 70's. Yay!!! ***Hugs***
The Beast didn't get home today until 3:30pm. So much for his telling me it would be around 1-1:30. And then he brought home one of the guys from his church that he had to drive home later. They were futzing on the computer so I have no idea why he brought him home with him. As far as I know, the only thing they have in common is their church.
I think he might have been showing him the pictures he took yesterday but that's only a guess. He had to put Dennis out of the room because Dennis wouldn't leave them alone. He was acting so needy.....like he never got any attention and was *starving* for it. Dennis then came into my computer room and settled down when I invited him up on the recliner with me. He didn't get up but it seemed to satisfy him for some reason. He settled down in front of the screen door after a little petting by me.
His church buddy gave me a hug before the Beast took him home. His poor wife is really sick with the flu and having a rough time even sleeping. He told me I looked a heck of a lot better than the last time he saw me (in the hospital), which was nice to know since I feel so much better.
The bad part of my almost dying is the weight I lost. I already was looking my age but now my face is so wrinkled and dry that I look even older than I am. I've been trying a few different moisturizers but haven't found one that works at all. Sad, but true. Even the jeans and dress pants that I bought a couple months ago are now just a bit too big on me. I hope I gain some of that weight back. As of right now, I have just three pair of pants that don't require a belt if I wear them. I know some women would welcome the weight loss but not me. I look and feel best when my weight is around 130 lbs. At 116, I swear it makes me look and feel like Boris Karloff when he played *The Mummy*.....LOL
I got a strange letter today from the Justice Dept. It's a *Victim Notification* of the upcoming trial of someone that I was either a witness against or a victim of. I never heard of this guy and I sure didn't make a complaint or statement against anyone in Nashville, TN. I'll have to call them on Monday and see if I can get more information that might clear this up. Very weird, don't you think?
Well, I am heading for bed in a little bit. Love you all. Be happy and be kind. Stay warm and dry. Even though we are supposed to have rain off-and-on for the next few days, it's going to be in the 70's. Yay!!! ***Hugs***
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