Greetings!
Today is my favorite #2 daughter's birthday! She is 48 today; and catches up with her older sister who is also 48 (until November 27th)! How's that for being busy? :)
I wish I had a picture of her, but alas, I haven't got one that's on the computer, and I'm not savvy enough to know how to copy one from the old "snapshot" kind. I'll just say she is a very beautiful young woman, with a great figure - still, after having 5 children , lovely dark brown hair (I wonder if there is any gray in it yet?) a great Mother, a hard worker, and a health food and exercise nut! (She doesn't get that from her Mother!)
I love you dearly my Karen, and I salute you with this post. I hope you continue to do well in life.
Until next time..................
Monday, October 28, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
My Day
Greetings!
This is my day to be egotistical! Today I am 69 years old; or young, however you want to look at it!
I had a grand day, with 12 or more Birthday Wishes from friends and family on Facebook, and a telephone call from my #2 daughter. That was a real treat, as we don't talk much on the phone any more. AND, I had an early supper in Muskogee at the Rib Crib, one of our favorite places. I had deep fried shrimp and pulled pork, with seasoned fries and cold slaw and iced tea; it was/is my favorite meal there.
The only sad part is I didn't make myself a birthday cake, so there will be no cake and ice cream tonight! I do have some ice cream cups I could have with an animal cracker though! :) Oh! One cool thing I did this morning was look through my Baby Book. I found all sorts of old pictures of me from about 2 on up; one with my Grandma and Grandpa, which I dearly love; one with Santa Clause; and one sitting on a stuffed horse! Also found that I was born at 6:16 p.m. on a Sunday (1944)
On the way home I stopped and took these pictures. Someone did a bunch of clearing and brought these places in to view and I just love them.
This building was a barn I'm sure, well worn and weathered. These building were all covered with trees and underbrush up until a month or so ago. So good job of clearing to whom ever!
So, that's the end of my special day. I hope I have many more, but next year will be a big one for me!
And I thank God for giving me these years and all the blessings I have.
Until next time, take care.
This is my day to be egotistical! Today I am 69 years old; or young, however you want to look at it!
I had a grand day, with 12 or more Birthday Wishes from friends and family on Facebook, and a telephone call from my #2 daughter. That was a real treat, as we don't talk much on the phone any more. AND, I had an early supper in Muskogee at the Rib Crib, one of our favorite places. I had deep fried shrimp and pulled pork, with seasoned fries and cold slaw and iced tea; it was/is my favorite meal there.
The only sad part is I didn't make myself a birthday cake, so there will be no cake and ice cream tonight! I do have some ice cream cups I could have with an animal cracker though! :) Oh! One cool thing I did this morning was look through my Baby Book. I found all sorts of old pictures of me from about 2 on up; one with my Grandma and Grandpa, which I dearly love; one with Santa Clause; and one sitting on a stuffed horse! Also found that I was born at 6:16 p.m. on a Sunday (1944)
On the way home I stopped and took these pictures. Someone did a bunch of clearing and brought these places in to view and I just love them.
This building is tin, with some concrete and electricity inside. I have no clue what it was used for.
So, that's the end of my special day. I hope I have many more, but next year will be a big one for me!
And I thank God for giving me these years and all the blessings I have.
Until next time, take care.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Just More Stuff
Greetings!
Well, I found the pictures I was looking for to put in my last post! So here they are, and I'll say Welcome October again!
That's the extent of my Halloween decorations! Like, no one will see them anyway!! LOL
Oh, and last post I did pics of my new Jeep; and now I have a pic of my new Jeep and my Old Jeep. Which I kind of gave to hubby, but still enjoy our fair weather rides! The "old Jeep" is a 1974 CJ 5, and we had the engine rebuilt this summer and new brakes and what with the other things already done, it should keep running for another 40 years!
Well, I found the pictures I was looking for to put in my last post! So here they are, and I'll say Welcome October again!
I know the shadows are bad and it's hard to tell what these are, but one is a witch (on left) and the other is a ghost! I saw these cute little things in Dollar General for $1 each and couldn't resist!
That's the extent of my Halloween decorations! Like, no one will see them anyway!! LOL
Oh, and last post I did pics of my new Jeep; and now I have a pic of my new Jeep and my Old Jeep. Which I kind of gave to hubby, but still enjoy our fair weather rides! The "old Jeep" is a 1974 CJ 5, and we had the engine rebuilt this summer and new brakes and what with the other things already done, it should keep running for another 40 years!
A week or so ago we took a little road trip to Porter, OK to an Apple Orchard (and peaches too). For 4 years I have been concerned that I never see an apple tree in a yard! Coming from Washington state where apples are a main crop, it was hard for me to accept. So I went on line and found some apple orchards. This one was very nice, with a huge "market" area and mazes and stuff for kids. I bought (I think) a 1/2 peck of Ruby-Jon apples - a sweet/tart apple, a 1/4 peck of peaches - the last picking, some onions, a cantelope, and a bottle of Honey Mustard dressing.
Well, the peaches are gone - husband ate them; the cantelope is gone, the onions are gone and with a few apples I had on hand, I froze enough for 3 apple cakes and 1 pie. Pretty sad..........but it was a fun day trip and only cost $18 at the orchard; we stopped at Golden Corral for early supper on the way home. And speaking of restaurants! We found out that 2 of our favorites succumbed to fire! The Rib Crib will open again soon, and our Mexican place is moving across the street from the old place, and will open when redocorating is done! We love to go out to eat as you can tell!
I also went to an art show in Checotah, where my friend Kathy was showing some of her art work. That was very interesting; all kinds of photography, oil paintings, jewelry, wall hangings, etc. She got orders to make some of her items -- kind of custom work I guess you would say. So it was a good thing. And, I went to my friend Judy's sister's funeral this past week. That was a sad thing, but also a good thing. Jo, the sister, had cancer of the pancreas and the journey was not long. She was/is a strong Christian and I admire her handling of the situation.
Now, I think that brings my life up to date! One more thing; I found this quote that I really, really like: "I'm not where I need to be, but thank God I'm not where I used to be!"
Have a great weekend and I'll see you next time................
Saturday, October 5, 2013
Welcome October!
Greetings!
Dang! The pictures I wanted to post first I can't find! I download them from my camera, name them, and then apparently don't name them good enough because I can't find them! I know they are with other things, but can't remember what other things! Oh well, they'll pop up one of these days! :)
In the meantime, we welcomed October with a new-to-us car; a 2011 Jeep Patriot. I really like it, but it is much smaller than my old mini van and is white! (I don't particularly like white vehicles) I am still getting used to driving it, and I'm sure when the first payment is due in November I'll have second thoughts!! It's been 4+ years with no payments and now we have to start all over again! But, the poor old mini van - cira 2002 - was going down hill electronically, physically, etc. so we do what we have to do..............
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I'm sure I'll learn to love this one as much as I did my van........just takes time..........
October is one of my favorite months -- the other being November. I love the changing of the weather and the leaves, and the fall garden/fruit goodies, seeing the Persimmon trees loaded, the Walking Sticks on my windows, etc. And last but not least, it is the month I will have a birthday in! Yep, on the 22nd of October I will turn 69. Maybe that number is what makes me gather these quotes:
"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." ~ Unknown
"Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative." ~ Maurice Chevalier
And my favorite so far: "Sometimes I think it would be easier to avoid old age, to die young, but then you'd never complete your life, would you? You'd never wholly know you." Any ideas what blond said that???? Ready? ~~ Marilyn Monroe!
I think I hear a piece of fresh apple/pecan cake calling my name. Have a good rest of the weekend. Until next time, take care.
Dang! The pictures I wanted to post first I can't find! I download them from my camera, name them, and then apparently don't name them good enough because I can't find them! I know they are with other things, but can't remember what other things! Oh well, they'll pop up one of these days! :)
In the meantime, we welcomed October with a new-to-us car; a 2011 Jeep Patriot. I really like it, but it is much smaller than my old mini van and is white! (I don't particularly like white vehicles) I am still getting used to driving it, and I'm sure when the first payment is due in November I'll have second thoughts!! It's been 4+ years with no payments and now we have to start all over again! But, the poor old mini van - cira 2002 - was going down hill electronically, physically, etc. so we do what we have to do..............
I'm sure I'll learn to love this one as much as I did my van........just takes time..........
October is one of my favorite months -- the other being November. I love the changing of the weather and the leaves, and the fall garden/fruit goodies, seeing the Persimmon trees loaded, the Walking Sticks on my windows, etc. And last but not least, it is the month I will have a birthday in! Yep, on the 22nd of October I will turn 69. Maybe that number is what makes me gather these quotes:
"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many." ~ Unknown
"Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative." ~ Maurice Chevalier
And my favorite so far: "Sometimes I think it would be easier to avoid old age, to die young, but then you'd never complete your life, would you? You'd never wholly know you." Any ideas what blond said that???? Ready? ~~ Marilyn Monroe!
I think I hear a piece of fresh apple/pecan cake calling my name. Have a good rest of the weekend. Until next time, take care.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Marvelous Monday
Greetings!
I remember the days when the thought of a Monday ruined my Sunday! That was pre-retirement times...........This past Monday was so enjoyable I wish there could be more like it! We started out with a trip to "town" (pop. 900) to take the "kids" to the Vet.
This is Patch, the Border Collie big brother of the two. He had to go in to get his Rabies booster for the year. He took it like a champ, as usual. The weigh in didn't really go in his favor though - 69 pounds - and told us he needs to lose a few! Right..............
It sure proves that it's the little things in life that make it all worth while! Until next time, take care.
I remember the days when the thought of a Monday ruined my Sunday! That was pre-retirement times...........This past Monday was so enjoyable I wish there could be more like it! We started out with a trip to "town" (pop. 900) to take the "kids" to the Vet.
This is Patch, the Border Collie big brother of the two. He had to go in to get his Rabies booster for the year. He took it like a champ, as usual. The weigh in didn't really go in his favor though - 69 pounds - and told us he needs to lose a few! Right..............
This is Salli, the Blue Heeler Mix little sister. She had to have some staples taken out below her eye and next to her lower lip. We've been going to the Vet for months trying to figure out what is causing the infection and excessive scratching, etc. with no results. So she had some biopsies done, hence the staple stitches. And come to find out, it's all caused by allergies of some kind. And I cannot afford to have any more testing done so we will just take it as it comes. I'm sure when the steroids are done she will be back to scratching up a storm! sigh I'm sure it is something she eats outside since the "signs" show up around her mouth and face. It's tough being a canine Mom!
Anyway, after leaving the Vet we stopped at the Webbers Falls Park on the Arkansas River and let them romp a bit. Patch even went in the river to retrieve a stick and did some swimming! Salli wasn't about to go in the water so she just watched. It was a beautiful, warm day though, and the river was beautiful. Wish I'd taken my camera!
After leaving there we stopped by Burger King and got us each an ice cream cone, with a dish of it for the "kids". Boy were they lapping that up! Now, what did I say about the weigh in?? lol
It sure proves that it's the little things in life that make it all worth while! Until next time, take care.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Fall Things
Greetings!
Another week has passed! It seems everytime I plan to write more than once a week, I don't make it! Oh well, what's a few days here or there?! When you are retired one day is like the next anyway! It's a grand thing.
I couldn't resist taking this picture of the leaves that have fallen from the little oak tree. This is kind of my view from the computer room window, and I love watching the leaves "rain" down on a gentle breeze! I'm sure the other trees will follow suit soon. My friend Kathy said the leaves are coming down because of the drought; I said it is because it is Fall, and they are! Besides, they say our drought is over............... It was nice to see green grass and fields all summer for a change. And farmers/ranchers have mown hay fields at least twice, if not 3 times, already this year and I bet they could get one more haying out of it!
The question is: How do you know when to pick them?
I'm thinking when the big leaves turn brown and fall off then you can pick them. Anyone know if that's right?
All those black dots at the end of the leave stems will turn in to brussell sprouts like the others......I think! Or would if there was enough time. If anyone knows when to harvest please let me know!!
I've only seen these growing once in my lifetime, and the lady was picking them in December. BUT, that was in Washington State, and the climate is very different than here in Oklahoma, so maybe the harvest time is different too. At any rate, it was a fun thing to watch grow this summer, and I hope we get to eat some of them!
I'm done for this time. Oh, to my blogging friend Doris, Grammy of 16 now? I don't know that one is ever "done" with their house! :) But in general, it is what it is! and what it's ever going to be! I'm getting the itch to do some painting and kitchen re-decorating though! Glad you are home safe and sound.
Until next time, take care...............
Another week has passed! It seems everytime I plan to write more than once a week, I don't make it! Oh well, what's a few days here or there?! When you are retired one day is like the next anyway! It's a grand thing.
I couldn't resist taking this picture of the leaves that have fallen from the little oak tree. This is kind of my view from the computer room window, and I love watching the leaves "rain" down on a gentle breeze! I'm sure the other trees will follow suit soon. My friend Kathy said the leaves are coming down because of the drought; I said it is because it is Fall, and they are! Besides, they say our drought is over............... It was nice to see green grass and fields all summer for a change. And farmers/ranchers have mown hay fields at least twice, if not 3 times, already this year and I bet they could get one more haying out of it!
Can you tell what these are? It's our first experience growing them!
The question is: How do you know when to pick them?
I'm thinking when the big leaves turn brown and fall off then you can pick them. Anyone know if that's right?
All those black dots at the end of the leave stems will turn in to brussell sprouts like the others......I think! Or would if there was enough time. If anyone knows when to harvest please let me know!!
I've only seen these growing once in my lifetime, and the lady was picking them in December. BUT, that was in Washington State, and the climate is very different than here in Oklahoma, so maybe the harvest time is different too. At any rate, it was a fun thing to watch grow this summer, and I hope we get to eat some of them!
I'm done for this time. Oh, to my blogging friend Doris, Grammy of 16 now? I don't know that one is ever "done" with their house! :) But in general, it is what it is! and what it's ever going to be! I'm getting the itch to do some painting and kitchen re-decorating though! Glad you are home safe and sound.
Until next time, take care...............
Thursday, September 5, 2013
It's Getting Closer!
Greetings!
Here it is the 5th of September already.........the last Summer holiday is over, school has started everywhere (I assume), and people are settling down to a routine; me, I'm just waiting for the temps to drop and the leaves to start turning so I'll know Fall has arrived! Probably my favorite time of the year.
I took this picture 2 years ago and I still love it. This is an area just to the left of our front yard and across the driveway. It is my all time favorite snapshot depicting Fall.
I really don't have anything specific to post about today, just thought I'd better do something for the new month! I've been doing "normal" housewife things this week; cleaning, laundry, vacuuming, taking care of dogs and the cat, etc. Had to take Salli's collar off the other night as I noticed an abrasion under her chin. I guess the collar had rubbed it raw -- too tight maybe. This Saturday is another trip T-shirt hunting! And hopefully the flea market will be up and running.
So, I won't bore you much longer; but I want to share this little prayer with you about why I am Thankful To God.
My muscles are sore, but they work.
I did not sleep well last night, but I did wake up.
My wallet is not full, but my belly is!
I may not have all I want but I have all I need.
My life is not perfect, BUT It Is Good!
I have this posted next to my computer and it is a wonderful reminder of how fortunate I am to be where and how I am! It just makes me content, especially the last line......
Until next time, take care!
Here it is the 5th of September already.........the last Summer holiday is over, school has started everywhere (I assume), and people are settling down to a routine; me, I'm just waiting for the temps to drop and the leaves to start turning so I'll know Fall has arrived! Probably my favorite time of the year.
I took this picture 2 years ago and I still love it. This is an area just to the left of our front yard and across the driveway. It is my all time favorite snapshot depicting Fall.
I really don't have anything specific to post about today, just thought I'd better do something for the new month! I've been doing "normal" housewife things this week; cleaning, laundry, vacuuming, taking care of dogs and the cat, etc. Had to take Salli's collar off the other night as I noticed an abrasion under her chin. I guess the collar had rubbed it raw -- too tight maybe. This Saturday is another trip T-shirt hunting! And hopefully the flea market will be up and running.
So, I won't bore you much longer; but I want to share this little prayer with you about why I am Thankful To God.
My muscles are sore, but they work.
I did not sleep well last night, but I did wake up.
My wallet is not full, but my belly is!
I may not have all I want but I have all I need.
My life is not perfect, BUT It Is Good!
I have this posted next to my computer and it is a wonderful reminder of how fortunate I am to be where and how I am! It just makes me content, especially the last line......
Until next time, take care!
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