TODAY would have been my Dad’s birthday! He would have been 98! He was a fun dad to grow up with – always laughing and teasing – but providing for us, taking us on fun journeys, teaching life lessons. It’s great to have wonderful memories of your father! Happy birthday Dad!
Dad and his dog
Dad – at home
All of us on vacation
Mom and dad – in buggy with L’il One.
I really didn’t do anything exciting – Sunday school and church; I was helper in Junior Church and that’s always crazy. The kids were engaged in the lesson today (The Fiery Furnace) and I think they took away some nuggets of faith.
I had chores here at the house to get ready for the week, and also had to grab the last minute things from the store. Tomorrow’s list is long but will take 15 minutes at the most – if I’m slow. This will be the last Word Garden until probably the 30th! Don’t panic – all is well.
QUOTE of the DAY:
Even if it’s just the back road to Aldi!
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW August 24th is:
I’ll celebrate waffles and can openers! God bless.
TODAY is David’s birthday – Nate’s best friend, my ‘other son’, and the other ‘B’ in B&B Windows. Happy birthday, Dave – and MANY more happy times to come! Love you!
B&B
Buddies
Cleaning dealerships?
Looks like a sunroom
Dave with his Hannah
It was beautiful all day – until just about half hour ago. I was able to get the Jeep washed before the clouds rolled in – then the thunder, wind, lightening, and pouring rain!
Washing the Jeep – puffy white clouds
Here come the storms!
But this morning I did laundry after breakfast, then set out to run one errand, which turned into four! I was looking for a last minute pair of purple shorts but no luck. I did find a very pretty purple sweater so that was good. I got home and had a sandwich for lunch then started packing. I’ll probably change my mind tomorrow! But that’s it for now! — except for more thunder….
Internet stock image.
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW August 23rd is:
Find your Inner Nerd Day; National Cuban Sandwich Day; National Sponge Cake Day; National Ride the Wind Day; Black Ribbon Day; Cheap Flight Day.
I’ll celebrate — solar lights. Not sure why – just will. God bless….
On This Day in History: 1902 US President Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first US president to ride in an electric car
Breakfast, laundry, and a few house chores. Then I headed to Youngwood – first with a stop at Shop and Save. They are one of the best places to find a few items that I purchase regularly. Went across the street to my chiropractor, Kip Bompiani, before heading to Di’s to pick up some products from her. We sat on her porch and caught up for about half an hour.
I had leftover corn for lunch, then started getting organized for my weekend. I stayed home the rest of the day – which is unusual for me on a Friday! I didn’t even do any outside yard projects. Since Kip adjusted my left wrist I didn’t want to irritate it by pulling weeds or trimming shrubs! I’ll start back into that in September.
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW August 22nd is:
Never Bean Better Day; National Be an Angel Day; National Tooth Fairy Day; National Pecan Torte day; World Plant Milk Day; Folklore Day; National Take your Cat to the Vet Day; Rainbow Baby Day.
Pick one that you care about and celebrate – or create your own. God bless…
On this Day in History: In 1959 – Americans welcomed a new horizon: Hawaii became the 50th state.
Woke up at 4am and couldn’t get back to sleep. I came down stairs and read/answered my emails and looked some things up. I fell asleep at 5am and was surprised when the alarm went off a little after 7am. Rege called me about 8 with a title question, which I researched and answered, then went to work. Not a lot to do but got everything done. Renee called me later with another Mike question and got that handled, too. Made one stop on the way home, then had corn for lunch.
Fake title….
Took a few minutes to trim my finger nails as they were actually getting long – which makes them split and crack. Did a few inside chores and read a chapter in my book. I was sitting in the living room, listening to it rain and watching the leaves out the picture window.
I decided to put ‘Bridges of Madison County’ on the DVD player – I heard the movie mentioned yesterday and decided to watch it. Made a cup of hot tea, and grabbed one of my chocolate cookies.
Tea break
I realized that it stopped raining and the sun came out, so I suited up and attacked the hill. It was very pleasant being outside, so I was out there for almost 2 hours. Finished totally the right side of the hill, and cleaned out around the lilac bushes by the fence. Big job done!
Fence side of hill – bottom looking up.
Looking sideways.
Looking down from the top.
Lilacs
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW August 21st is:
National Senior Citizens Day; National Spumoni Day; National Fantasy Football Draft Day; Hawaiian Shirt Day; Internet Self Care Day; National Kool Aid Day; National Men’s Grooming Day.
Senior Citizen day will work! No foot ball or Hawaiian shirts. I like Kool Aid lemonade best! God bless.
On this day in History: CRAZY by Patsy Cline was #1 in 1961.
Today was a little topsy turvy. I like to dedicate most of the day on Wednesdays to cleaning and laundry, and taking reading breaks. Didn’t quite work that way today. First thing after breakfast I got a frantic call from Renee (on behalf of Mike!) that they needed a title done asap – like, TODAY, and not tomorrow. So I had just finished paying some bills, and doing a little online research, and starting to gather up items for a laundry load. I set everything aside, changed my shorts (I was pretty scrubby!) and headed out. Took some conversations to explain everything but I think I left them content.
Current read: Second book in the Williamsburg Series.
I stopped at Dollar Tree on the way home but they did not have what I needed. I’ll probably wait and get it on Sunday after church! By now it was after noon, so I ate half a sandwich and got back to my cleaning. Got the upstairs done, but realized that if I really wanted to keep up with my lawn, and not have the grass clumpy and the mower staling out, I had to mow. So I set the cleaning aside and went outside. Got the grass cut, but after only a few days it was too high, and I kept staling out the mower, and there were clumps Ended up cleaning out the bottom deck of the mower – which flooded it, and I had to give it a half-hour break! I should have expected that.
Giving the mower a break
Most of the yard looks really nice!
My neighbor and I both mowed today! It was the second time in a week for him – I was impressed!
Took almost 2 hours of cleaning and cutting and breaks (for the mower, not me), and then I watered a few plants before I got the grass all done and the mower put away. Came inside and finished cleaning the down stairs and also the laundry.
Downstairs all clean; dryer still going…
Now it’s 8pm and I’m ready for a break for myself and to grab some food! I’m so excited to have the grass cut. I think I’m just going to have to do it myself! It is what it is. Here’s a repost from yesterday to validate that!
From yesterday…
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW August 20th is:
Tomorrow I’ll celebrate daffodils, pizza but not Hawaiian, bacon, Chocolate anything, radios, and lemonade! God bless…
Work this morning was short – light load today. I stopped at the bank to deposit a tax refund check, then came home. I no sooner pulled in the garage when Renee from Mike’s office txt me – they needed help with a title. So I just got back in the car and headed over there. We got it straightened out, but I then figured if I was out anyway I would drive over to Palmer’s Farm Stand for a tomato and some corn. I had some corn for lunch and will save the tomato for later. Dropped two off for Kathy (since I had offered).
Lots of produce!
After lunch I did two batches of mini chocolate covered cookies. I did Oreos in dark chocolate and chocolate chip in milk chocolate. They were small bags and small cookies!
Mini cookies
I cleaned up chocolate and dishes, then suited up and went outside. I got almost all of the hill on the right side done – only one small space left. So even though I didn’t do too many different things, I was busy all day.
This much done…
This much to do
This much lawn trash
And here is one lonely little Azalea blossom – 3 months late!
Gen sent me some pictures of her trip to Denver where her son’s family lives. She and her two granddaughters painted a mural on their garage door! It’s beautiful! What a wonderful project! Looks like she had a wonderful visit, from the photos she sent – despite having a flight delay coming home – Storms!
Lucy and Hadley with garage mural!
Sky over Denver…
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW August 19th is:
I’ll go with potatoes and ice cream – although I’m not a fan of soft ice cream. Chrissy will celebrate photography! God bless..
On this day in History:1862 Major General J.E.B. Stuart is nearly captured by pursuing Union forces, who seize his plumed hat (That’s comical trivia for ya!)
Happy birthday to my Skunk Hollow Cousin Karen! We spent a LOT of time together growing up – and most of that time was playing cut outs (Paper dolls)! Her favorite was the Lennon Sisters – mine (I think) was Heidi! Hope you had a wonderful day – see you on the 29th! Love you!
Kathy came over first thing (9:30am) and we went through the items that I had taken out of the furniture, primarily the Secretary. She actually did take most of it, and plans on looking through it again a few times and letting it settle before she decides what to keep. I did that, too – took me five years! The items triggered memories and we enjoyed talking about what they represented. I also passed on the church lessons and crafts that I had, since I won’t be teaching regularly any more. I was happy that they were accepted. We also went over the packing list for Williamsburg to make sure we were on the same page.
She left for an appointment, and I headed out to do errands. I didn’t realize how many stops I needed to make. I started by dropping off txt and reference books at the YWCA bookstore. I only kept the ones I knew I would use again, and had two boxes to give away. From there I dropped off things at Goodwill – then to Shop n Save for Sweet Lebanon Bologna and Halloween M&M’s. I got batteries at Ollie’s, gave R.A.V.E vintage store a bag of extra gift bags (they are always looking for bags!), and took some old receipts to be shredded. It was after 2pm when I got home. Made a quick sandwich, then did the ironing for the two laundry loads I did early.
I felt inspired to spend a little time outside – it was warmer than I thought! I pulled two black trash bags full of weeds, and after a shower here I am! I took a few flower pictures, as well.
The lavender is growing! Finally!
Stella d’oro daylily.
Allium
Here are photos of the hill (both sides) and was even inspired to take a picture of the house. Haven’t done that in a while. It seems…settled!
Left side of the hill – from the steps (sideways)
From the top looking down – right side.
From the bottom looking up – right side.
Like the Snoopy flag says: Home Sweet Home.
QUOTE of the DAY:
Kath, this one’s for our trip!
QUOTE #2:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW August 18th is:
I’ll celebrate Never Give Up day and ice cream in any form! God bless…
On this day in History:1939 Musical film “The Wizard of Oz,” starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, and Margaret Hamilton, opens at Loew’s Capitol Theatre, NYC – We used to sit glued to the TV when it was on – and that wasn’t very often!
With the predictions for rain and storms all day, I was very surprised that they didn’t start until after 4pm, at least here. So I’m hoping Hanna’s Town could enjoy the Family Frontier Days (minus the outdoor programs) before the weather got tricky. I am glad I was home, though.
The rain was rolling off the roofs.
POURING rain.
I had bacon and toast for lunch, then went out and finished the left side of the hill. It only took me all summer! The right side was done, but now there is a section of cone flowers, cat mint, and iris that are done blooming that I have to pull out. It won’t take long for that.
Looking down from the driveway.
Looking sideways.
From the bottom yard looking up.
Just this small area to be cut back on the right.
All my lawn projects have just gotten scrapped for this year – they are to be ‘rescheduled’ for spring, but I’ll wait and see. It’s hard to schedule things NOW let along in 7 or 8 months! The only thing I feel disappointed about is the shed – it has some places that it needs reinforced. Hope it makes it through the winter!
The back right corner is compromised.
Quote of the Day:
PEANUTS?
We have to remember this in Williamsburg!
TOMORROW August 17th is:
I can celebrate Baby Boomers, since I am one! Kathy will of course celebrate #2 pencils. She loves pencils! I feel kindly toward my feet but I’ve never had a love relationship with them. I do appreciate them! Jen and Ninth Life Rescue will celebrate Nonprofit day. And I love thrift shops! God bless…
On this day in History:1966 Colgems Records releases the Monkees’ debut single “Last Train to Clarksville” with Micky Dolenz – I loved the Monkees (still do)! ‘I’m a Believer’!
Early this morning Autmn txt me about stopping over about 9:30am. She had bought little gifts for everyone and wanted to drop mine off and share some hugs. So I stepped up my prep for Hanna’s Town and was ready when they got here. I got plenty of hugs, and Cameron seems so much more grown up. He had his backpack full of toys and he was dragging it across the driveway – I asked him if he wanted me to carry it. He said, “No thanks – I’ve got this. I’ll do it!” Yikes! But here are the little fun things they brought me, plus a big container of shells from the beach!
Gifts from Autmn’s vacation: Snoopy snow cone machine in the miniature; Squirrel salt and pepper shakers, and two lovely coasters (everyone knows I love them!)
When they left, so did I. My station was upstairs at the tavern, so I went up and opened the windows and put screens in. It helped a little but it was still really hot up there. I had planned on wearing my colonial outfit (I got a new one about 2 years ago!) but I was only part way getting dressed and I was already dripping sweat at home. So I ditched that idea and wore my blue official Hanna’s Town shirt and jean shorts. I was glad I did as I was very warm after 6 1/2 hours up there!
I was upstairs in the tavern
The kids that came through were really good, and cute, and had the best questions! One little boy followed me around, stopped in front of me and looked in my face to ask questions! I wish I had gotten his name. The youngest child was a little girl who wasn’t two until November. She was a child of a reenactor and was dressed colonial. Her name was Adelheid and she was a sweet little blond with a cute smile. I’ve never met a real person that had that name – it was Heidi’s real name in the book/movie. We can’t take pictures of the kids for security and permission reasons or I would have.
Murry Beacom House – textiles and the dye garden.
Flowers and the flag
Creek (Crick?) from the bridge
Looks like a snake but it’s a stick!
Irish music from the Klingensmith porch.
New England Aster – so pretty!
Kitchen garden
LeFevre House from the tavern window.
The fort and tents from the tarern window.
When I got home I had all the stuff to put away – all the things Autmn and Noah borrowed for vacation, and the things I had at Hanna’s Town. I had asked the neighbor if I could rescue that pink rose bush in her front tangle of weeds and thorns and she said to help myself – she’s going to dig it all out next spring and make it just grass. I offered to help – and it’s going to take more than the two of us! All those stones and weeds — it took a lot of effort to get that rose bush out. It came out in three pieces – but I got a lot if not all of the root system.
Rose bush.
Morning Glories climbing up the sunflower pinwheel.
Even though I had kept up drinking water all day – by the time I left I was really thirsty. I stopped at McDonalds to get a diet Coke and they were out! So I drove down to Burger King and got a frozen Coke. It helped a little… I still need to eat something before bed. All in all it was a very fun and entertaining day.
Frozen Coke
QUOTE of the Day:
Peanuts:
TOMORROW August 16th is:
On this Day in History:1969 Woodstock Festival opens in Bethel, New York – I wasn’t there but I sure remember hearing all about it!
Happy birthday to my cousin Allen! We are the closest cousins in age. Have a great day, Allen – and enjoy 76!
Allen and his wife Bonnie
It turned out to be a fairly nice day – with the exception of a little rain about 1pm. After a shower and breakfast I started a laundry load – did some reading, and got ready for Jesse and Isaac to come over and pick up Mom’s secretary (furniture) for Kathy. I gave the guys a mild lecture about being careful – the piece was broken once and Dad repaired it years ago. We didn’t want a repeat of that. It arrived safe and sound and is now residing happily in her spare room! Then I was able to move a few things around in the living room at my house – it looks less squished now.
Where the secretary was.
By the front door – looks more open.
But while I was waiting on them to come, I went down to the garage and cleaned off several shelves. I wanted to put the pigeon hole shelf that was on the ledge by the stairs on the one in the garage. I think it will make things easier – I will be able to see what I actually have and can actually use some of it. I swept out the garage, cleaned off an extra shelving unit, and now I think the garage is in better state.
Cleaned this shelf off.
The pigeon hole shelf fits just right.
Reorganized, plus….
Got rid of a few items. Much neater.
After I cleaned up all evidence of those projects, I changed my shirt (the other was scruffy) and headed out. I stopped at the bank to get some cash and drop off a paper for one of the tellers, Rose. I took in a Loyalhanna Review for them – and the teller I had was excited to read it, and we spent a bit of time chatting about history! He lived in Yorktown for four years – I was pea green with envy! And THEN – his wife works for the Fred Rogers Institute at St. Vincent College! How cool would that be? I told him the story of how – when I was very young (or last week….) – I used to try to have 17 and a half nice thoughts in a row so I could go to the Children’s Corner and meet X the Owl and Daniel Stripped Tiger!
I even have an X the Owl finger puppet!
And here are the duckies on my dash.
From the bank (with happy thoughts in my head) I drove over to Kathy’s – I had the key to the secretary in my back pocket, and some of the items out of the secretary that were Antiques from Mom and John or Mom and Dad. But Paul wasn’t feeling well so I dropped off the key and left. We’ll catch up later. Next I dropped a custom tee-shirt of to Diane for her daughter (which she loved – thanks, Kelly!), and ran to Walmart to get groceries. Oh – and these are my new shoes for vacation.
They are super comfortable.
Autmn posted a bunch of vacation photos on Facebook – these are my favorite. Cameron had no fear. You could hear him on the video clear as day: “I want to pet it. Please can I pet it!”
Look at his little hand holding the tail!
“Be gentle!” With an Allagator???
I did the ironing and another load of laundry, and now I’m typing this. I still have to grab food and get organized for tomorrow. This weekend is Frontier Family Days – stop out. I’ll be upstairs in the tavern from 11am to 5pm.
QUOTE of the DAY:
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW August 15th is:
National Relaxation Day; National Lemon Meringue Pie Day; National Leathercraft Day; National Homesteaders Day; World Honey Bee Day; International Homeless Animals’ Day; Chant at the Moon Day; World Greatness Day.
I probably won’t relax – being at Hanna’s Town all day! No pie, thanks. Honey is ok, though. God bless…
On this day in History:
Scripture:
Cool Photo:
Murry Beacom House at Historic Hanna’s Town – come on out!
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