Kelly and I just finished supper. We ordered a Giannilli’s pizza. When we got there, they made a mistake and gave us one of those big 35 piece ones. They asked if we’d take it anyway for the reduced price. So we have a LOT of pizza! But there are still things to do tonight, and an early departure time in the morning – so this is it until Monday. Have a lovely weekend – hugs and blessings.
Today is National Reptile Day! Autmn sent me a picture of their pet – Mushu – he is a created Gecko! Whatever that is!
The washer repairman was here at 9am. He’s a neighbor and I’ve known him for years. He checked out several settings on the washer and tested the spin cycles and controls. They all worked perfectly! So he gave me some hints as to what to look for, and some advise on how to handle it. I don’t understand what made the spin cycle NOT spin but all is well so let’s just move on. I got the update on his girls (one of whom I know fairly well) and we traded vacation stories!He and his wife are going to Nashville to see Amy Grant and Vince Gill at the Ryman! On my bucket list!
When he left I went to work – but the deals were still in funding. So I helped Mike P. out with a deal, stopped at Walmart for ice and a birthday card, filled the Jeep with gas for the trip, and got home about noon. I ate a quick bite of lunch, then got the leaf blower out of the shed and cleaned off the driveway. Since I was at it, I cleaned up part of the front yard, too, and collected three bags of leaves. It’s not perfect but it’s a little neater.
Leaf bags
Cleaned up.
The rose bush is thriving – it’s looking on…..
Nate got started on the driveway while I worked on the yard.
First part done.
My worker taking a pretzel break.
Parking out front.
Rege called this afternoon to update me. His surgery is next Wednesday. I guess there is a very lengthy recovery and healing. Possibly 12 to 18 months! And about 6 months of little or no weight on it. This is going to be along process. Sending healing prayers!
Except it’s his right leg….
I also took the 2 sets of battery lights down from the decks. I got tired of going outside late at night to turn them off. They weren’t what I thought they were when I bought them – I thought they were solar.
Deck railing without lights – and a peek at the driveway.
Nate finished up the driveway and I went inside and did a little cleaning, then finished the ironing. We got everything cleaned up and put away before he left. So that’s it for another day!
Driveway finished!
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW October 21st is:
International Nacho Day; Back to the Future Day; National Apple Day; Medical Assistants Recognition Day; National Reptile Awareness Day; National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day; National Witch Hazel Day; Bra Day USA; Support your Local Chamber of Commerce.
Noah and Cameron will celebrate reptiles. Not a fan of cheesecake. God Bless…
On this day in History:1954 Leigh, Charlap, Styne, Comden, and Green’s musical “Peter Pan,” starring Mary Martin and Cyril Ritchard, opens at Winter Garden Theater in New York City and runs for 152 performances (It was my absolute favorite movie! I cried when I found out Peter Pan was played by Mary Martin – a girl!!)
Scripture:
Cool pictures:
Evening sky – Bruton Parish Church – Williamsburg VA
There was frost on the pumpkins this morning! It almost looked like snow in the neighbor’s yard. I was glad to be inside. I did laundry first thing, then had breakfast, and finished the last few chapters in the first book of a new series. So I’m on chapter 3 of the second book.
Then I started on my lists. I put together a basic first aid kit for the car, then organized my finances and plugged in my iPad to recharge. Got together all the papers and notes for what we planned for the rest of the week. Next I figured out extra shoes and jackets and layers for changing temps. Sorted out some outfits that will be comfortable and practical. Got the snacks out and settled in the soft cooler, and organized the fridge items. So that was good for today on that score.
Organized chaos!
Then I made chocolate covered popcorn – some while chocolate and some milk chocolate. That all kept me busy all day.
Yesterday afternoon I spent some time outside after lunch – got the left side of the hill finished finally. Also cleaned out around my cement bench and cleared the steps going up under the deck. The vines tend to grow over top the stones, which is a tripping hazard. So it was a lot to get that done!
Left side of hill – middle
Far left of hill – by fence.
Whole left side
Cleaned around bench
Pumpkin porch!
Quote of the Day:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW October 20th is:
National Chicken and Waffles day; National Day on Writing; National Youth Confidence Day; Pro Life Day of Silent Solidarity; International Chef’s Day; Day of Air Traffic Controllers; Informational Overload Day; Miss American Rose Day; National Share the Warmth Day.
I like the writing thing! Let’s go with that. God bless….
TODAY is Skunk Hollow Cousin Gail’s birthday! Have a great day, Gail – see you at the Dillweed. Love you!
Me, Gail, Kathy, Susan – about 1955
Susan, Gail, Me, Kathy (Snoopy) 2014
Yesterday was busy – Laundry, sheets, groceries, Di stopped — then Nate popped in for his Birthday card and Tuna Casserole. We had a nice little visit – which is rare! Then I had about 15 minutes to get ready for a picnic/cookout at our preacher’s house (Todd and Heather). The issue there was that it was so cold and windy! I had several layers plus a winter coat. You could still feel the wind. It was a nice outing, and lots of good food. He had pulled pork and I seriously never had pork that delicious. There were about a dozen side dishes and that many desserts.
Prototypes of Todd and Heather’s dogs
PART of the food table offerings.
Tonia trying to stay warm!
Fresh wood on the fire.
Heather has done amazing things with solar lights in their back yard, around the house and by the driveway. I think she must not have been raised in the country. But it is very dark up there on the hill by the tree line with no street lights. I loved her lights! She has even inspired me with what I could do here.
It gets dark back there!
But the company (there was about 40 of us) and the fire pits were very fun and we really had a great evening.
Chatting and keeping warm.
Today Todd’s message was (again) from James – and about the tongue. Very good reflection on how important our words and speech is, and even our attitude. When we get up in the morning we have to decide if we will be happy or sad, kind or grumpy, focused or lazy. Start each day with JOY. It’s up to us and we can make a difference. Speaking is serious business and words are powerful. What we say reveals what’s in our heart and how others perceive us. And remember that we cannot tame the tongue – we need help – we need Jesus (Psalm 141:3)
Todd’s message
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
Tomorrow October 19th is:
National Clean up your Virtual Desktop Day; National Kentucky Day; National Seafood Bisque Day; Day of the Races; Evaluate your Life Day; National New Friends Day; World Adoption Week.
I’ll celebrate new friends! God bless…
On this day in History: 1921Charles Strite is granted US patent #1,394,450 for his invention, the automatic pop-up toaster (And made breakfast much easier!)
It was a full day but fun. I got up and started fussing around with things on my to do list, and before I knew it, it was 10am! So I quick made the bed, got a shower and dressed, and had breakfast. Autmn and Cameron came up for the day. She wanted to work on something for her dad’s birthday. So I played with Cameron while she worked on her project. Chrissy came up to play with Cameron and visit for a while. She brought me up the LUCY keychain she bought me on vacation! I love it! I’m already using it.
Chrissy and Cameron built the race-track Kelly gave him and he was laughing and clapping and so excited! They both had a great time!
I do have to say, he kept me busy! 5 hours with Cameron is like a 24 hour day! He’s smart and funny and busy all the time. We got Chick Fil-A for lunch and he really liked that – ate more than I expected.
Eating Chick Fil-A and watching Dragon King.
So we were watching TV, playing ‘office’, had the barn and animals out, read books – he even had a little piece of dough that Autmn gave him and was rolling it out. Then we moved to M&M’s and he had black and orange dye all over his face! He had a great day!
Studying the business plan….
We love watching TV this way!
M&M face paints.
It only took me about 10 minutes to get everything cleaned up downstairs, and Autmn had cleaned up her project. So once I finish this I will get something to eat and empty the dishwasher.
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW October 17th is:
National Pasta Day; National Sweetest Day; National Mulligan Day; International Sloth day; National Fetch Day; Wear Something Gaudy Day; My Son’s Birthday!
My six month dental appointment was this morning. It’s never a perfect outcome, but they said everything looked ok, no issues, no problems. For ME that’s pretty good! I need to get back to using my Water Pic. I was hesitant because the bridge was so new. But I guess it’s in there for better or for worse – so hazard yet forward. They have such calming scenes on their monitors in all the exam rooms.
I went straight to work from there – and Rege was there! He came strait from getting an MRI on his foot – and he does have a torn Achilles Heal which will require surgery. His arms are sore, and black and blue, and his broken ankle is swollen and purple. I did tell him it was a very nice shade…. It was good to see him and talk to him and get the story. Ken put a Red Cross sign on his office door, and a poster on his wall about ladder safety. It would be something Ken would do…
When I went to my car to leave work, there was a little winter willie worm following me. Maybe he needed to go to Giant Eagle!
One stop on the way home (prescription) and then I made lunch. I changed clothes and went outside for a while to work in the yard. I cut the lilacs to the ground down by the shed. There were 4 trunks that I could not cut through, so I’ll have to get help with those. Then I cut back the Rose of Sharon on the hill, so all that’s left will be the Hosta on the top of the hill. Oh – and also I did a thorough job of weed-whacking. Hoping this will be the last of that chores for the season. I even used the blower to clean off the walks and the deck and the driveway.
Just for small trunks left.
Trimmed the Rose of Sharon way back.
Autmn and Cameron stopped on their way home just to say hi, so it was nice to talk to them and get hugs. Cameron wanted cheese, and so did Autmn, so I got them little snack bags with a cookie and a few pieces of cheese. Next time they will have to stay and play a while! She sent me a picture the other night of him in his new PJ’s.
My little cheese-eating PJ guy!
The saga of the driveway pothole continues. I was frustrated with myself that I hadn’t blocked off the repaired area at the top middle of my driveway – and the neighbor turned around in my drive and ran right over it – completely destroying the patch job. I should have put something up as a warning. So when Nate fixed it again, I put an upturned Rubbermaid bin, the 2 empty filler buckets, and a rock. Pretty obvious, right? My trash (today was trash day) was sitting on the far side off the driveway in the grass. The trash guys took everything but the rock! I can’t win. So we just have to take it as it is and see what happens. Bummer.
As good as it’s gonna get.
Kathy and Paul were at South Fork (Texas) today, and also at the George W. Bush library. I think they will have a lovely time. They are visiting several places, homes, and museums.
Bush Library
Quote of the Day:
PEANUTS?
It’s coming!
TOMORROW October 16th is:
National Boss’s Day; National Sports Day; National Dictionary Day; Department Store Day; World Food Day; Global Cat Day.
I will certainly celebrate the best 3 bosses in the world! No sports, though. Food is good, but no cats! God bless…
Wednesday! SO, that means I spent all day cleaning and doing some laundry. I stopped about 1:30pm to grab a piece of leftover pizza from the freezer – and zap it in the microwave. Tasted yummy! I finished up in the afternoon and took the trash up to the road. Dom came over after work and cut the grass in between rain showers. And of course it looks super nice!
No – Dom does not mow like this!!!
After I was done cleaning, I organized my sewing chest, and then put all my spools of thread on my new spool holder. I was going to order one on line next time I had extra money — but when I was at the store the other day I found the exact same thing for almost half the price! I secured all the extra thread onto the spool so it wouldn’t keep getting tangled, and now I won’t have to fight with thread every time I want to sew something — and I’ll be able to easily see what I have!
My mom had a thread holder – I wish I would have known how important they were before I didn’t take it!
My delightful part of the day was that Gen called! We talked for an hour and it was so good to chat and catch up. I’m so glad to have such a special, precious friend!
To my friend — Gen!
Dentist in the morning – then work. And that, my friends, was my day!
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW October 15th is:
ALWAYS wash your hands, and NEVER be a grouch! I went to the Lucy museum a few years ago – super fun! I like to sew but don’t do it so much these days. Who doesn’t like real sugar! God bless…
On this Day in History: On October 14, 1926, the British writer A. A. Milne published the first collection of stories about a teddy bear named Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.
Oatmeal for breakfast, then work. I only had three dealer titles to do – no deals. I walked in the door and Barry said, ‘Well, it’ll be a while until we see Rege.’ Naturally I asked why — I guess Rege was working in his garage, and the ladder slipped and he caught his foot on a rung. Pulled a major muscle, and broke his ankle. He was to have surgery this morning. I feel so bad! He endured (and survived!) that Utah trail hiking only to come and have his own ladder take him down. I can’t imagine how he’s feeling. Please say a quick prayer for him – and for his wife who will have to be major caregiver!
I stopped at the Dollar Tree on the way home and got a few cards – birthday and get well. Then went to the bank to grab birthday money as I have a few birthdays coming in the next two weeks. I just pulled in the driveway and Di txt me that the food stuff was at her house – so I just backed out and went over and got that. I wasn’t even out of Di’s driveway when Mike P. txt that they had two deals and a title. So for not having anything at Pinnacle I didn’t get home until 1pm!
I know this is awful, and my PCP would give me the eye for this, but I grabbed a piece of leftover cookie-pie from Friday’s lunch for today’s lunch and then went outside to work. Firs I took all the totes and bins out of the shed, and matched up lids and tubs. Then I sent a picture to Kelly to see if her or Peyton/Logan needed anything for storage or moving. Then I stacked the ones I was keeping in the back, and put the ones I won’t keep regardless closer the front. I put the things I was not keeping in a box to take to Good Will.
I’m keeping a few purple ones and 2 small ones. The rest — are going!
My next project was the yard. I cut back all the Hosta on the right side of the hill, and a few dead stalks and weeds. From there I moved to the left side and did the bottom half – Hosta, Tansy, trimmed some straggly rose bushes, and a few mis-placed Rose of Sharon. Next nice day I will do the upper half of the left side – mostly Hosta and dead stalks.
Tansy and Hosta gone.
Everything cleaned up.
Oh! When I got home from work I noticed that my kind neighbor across the street had put in a new, white mailbox post and mounted new mailboxes, complete with our house numbers! I’m so excited! It’s very nice – he did a great job. I have to come up with a way to thank him. Maybe a gift card to Chick Fil-A — they have a 2 year old and he’d like the play room! I’ll think on it.
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW October 14th is:
National Dessert Day; Be Bald and Be Free Day; National Stop Bullying Day; National Bring your Teddy Bear to Work/School Day; National Emergency Nurses Day; National Take your Parents to Lunch day; National Curves Day; International Top Spinning Day; National Fossil Day; National I love You Day.
Dessert is always a great idea. Hope I’m never bald – but you never know! Bullying is HORRID!! If I was going to work tomorrow I would take my Teddy bear! God bless….
Since I didn’t work today, I didn’t even think about the fact that it was a holiday until I went to Giant Eagle to pick up prescriptions. It was CRAZY crowded there. I think there were 7 people in line ahead of me. Typically if there are 2 I think it’s busy! But they called out more people and the wait went quickly. I grabbed a container of my favorite ice cream and headed home.
I did stop at Big Lots. I cleaned out my linen closet today and found that two bath towels where almost in shreds. Big Lots had really nice towels on sale so I replaced one. When I came back out, the truck next to me had two dogs panting out the windows. They were beautiful dogs! And well behaved. They just sat there and watched me – no fuss and no barking!
For some reason I spur of the moment decided to make cookies! I made Russian Tea Cakes. The recipe doesn’t make too many – so if I save them (MOST of them!) to snack on when we go to Gettysburg that will be fun!
When I pulled the car in the garage, there was a tiny ladybug on the hood. It just sat there and looked at me.
I also scrubbed the oven, then updated the pictures of the grandsons that were downstairs on the book shelf. I changed the frame for Peyton’s picture, and put Logan and Clairese in one side of the double frame, and Chase and Rory on the other side. Kelly sent me a better picture of Chase and Rory that fit better in the frame. The picture of Logan and Clairese is an engagement photo.
I did turn the heater on for a little while. It was really cold downstairs. But the pink sky gives us a promise of warmer temps tomorrow.
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