has come to the Meadow House. Started this afternoon about 3. Don't think it'll amount to much but it sure is pretty and Christmasy. The trouble with snow is I will lose some satellite reception, but, I've seen 99% of the Christmas movies anyhow. I did watch 'The Bishop's Wife' and the last 1/2 hour of 'An Affair to Remember'. I am a Cary Grant fan. So-much-so that I named Archie after him. For those of you that don't know, his real name was Archibald Leech. I can understand the need to change it.
So, I'm sitting here with a nice fire, listening to classical music and trying to deal with the Christmas blues that I get every year. I know Jesus is the reason for the season. But I really cannot wait for this holiday to be over. It seems to get worse every year.
On a brighter note, went to 5 different stores today to get my cranberry-orange relish. Can't be found. Poop, shoulda went to Market on Friday. Oh well, guess I'll just show up empty-handed at my friends house. They won't care but I do.
Went to dad's this after, visited for a while, then he mentioned about throwing the rest of the firewood he had rikked-up at the Bilco door. I offered to help, he declined saying I had enuf to do at home, I replied that I already had my wood in. So, he went down and unlocked the doors at the devil steps (the ones I fell down, remember?). It didn't take but a few minutes and it was done. I do not even offer to rik up his wood, oh no, nobody, not even GOD, could do THAT to please him. But, at least I can throw it down those devil steps.
So, hope everyone has a safe and Merry CHRISTmas, and that the fat guy brings you all that you wish for. ME? I just want peace on earth, that's all.
Later...............
Monday, December 24, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
COMPLETE. SIGNAL. LOST.
WHAT?????????? I watched TV on Saturday. Wadda mean 'Complete Signal Lost'? HMMMMM OK, called DISH Sunday night. Gotta guy who couldn't really help after I told him, "Yes, all of the cables are secure." " Yes, the Satelite Dish is still in the side yard." "No, there are no fallen trees near it." So, he passes me on to another Dish person, named Michelle. Ah, a woman-to-woman thing, now we're gonna get somewhere. First question outta her mouth? "Yes, Michelle, all of the cables are secure. I just watched the TV yesterday, and, it's way to heavy to carry around the house, so, I don't move it, much." "Yes, the Satelite Dish is still in the side yard, and, before you ask, No, there are no fallen trees near it." "No, I haven't weed-wacked for a couple of months, it's December." So, we run a couple of test. She tells me if the second test states on the screen that it's 1 of 38, we're in trouble. We're chit-chatting, she is a VERY pleasant young lady, when....whoops, we're at test 2 of....yep, you guessed it....38. She tells me to cancel it. Then she starts talking about sending out a technician at $95 a visit...........BUT.............I could buy a plan for $7 a month and then the visit would cost $0. Wait, No, uh, NO, I'll just talk to Harry on Monday. He installed it and knows the system, the house, the layout. Plus he's local and mama always said, "Spend your money local." So, I always try to do that. We hang up. Harry is coming by tomorrow.
Later............
Later............
Saturday, December 8, 2012
I DID A BAD THING, REALLY, REALLY BAD,BAD,BAD.........
and no one is to blame but....ME.
I was over at dad's on Wednesday. He's still fartin' around with the old porch railings and posts from the bungalow in town. Stuff is probably 60 years old, too short to ever use on another porch, lead paint, etc. He agonized over cutting it up???? The two post from the farm house are over 100 years old with cut nails. It was even harder for him to think about cutting them up. "What should I do?" 'I don't know, dad, it's up to you.' He wouldn't listen to me anyhow. So, he tells me he needs to unlock the cellar doors. He never, hardly ever, asks me to do anything, just drops big hints. 'I'll go do it.' Mainly cause it is less walking for him. So........I go into the house, down the basement steps, pass the woodstove, unlock the man-door, up the concrete steps to the underside of the Bilco door, unlock it, turn, take one step, take another and.......what!!! there shouldn't be a step there! I should be at the bottom!!! The bottom was two steps down, I missed those two steps, but I found the bottom. Boy, is concrete hard. The left knee took the brunt of it and not only did I land on it, but then it ended up bent under my left leg. Hit my head on the block wall, and, then, just laid there, moaning and thinking....How am I going to get up? I couldn't crawl back up the steps, 'cause I couldn't push the Bilco doors open from underneath. I finally managed to get up and hobbled out of the house, over to dad, who promptly asks me, "Why is your jacket so dirty?" 'Cause I fell down your outside steps!' "Aw, honey. I did that about 10 years ago." So, Archie and I went home, I put ice on it all evening. Next morning, still swollen, call doctor, see him in afternoon, sends me for xrays over at 'Health Campus' where you have to park and walk 3 blocks, up hill to even get in the door, then walk another block down the hall to get to 'Diagnostic Imaging'. Four xrays, on the way home, doctors office calls, nothing fractured, nothing broke, keep it up and ice it down. Phone call from Lois, "Whatcha doin'?" I tell her. "Crap, feel like supper at the restaurant?" 'Sure' Artie stops in and we three eat and chit-chat. Leave, stop at Dad's, "Where have you been, I've been calling all afternoon." 'Why didn't you call my cell?' "I never thought about it." Now, I had called him at lunch time to tell him I was going up to the doctors, so he knew where I was. So, each day, it gets a little better, swelling is down, big time. Both knees are a little weak, but the pain has improved 80%. Doc gave me a script for Percocet, but I didn't fill it. Oh, Dad finally did cut up most of that sorry-ass lumber, but not the 3/4 round pieces, and not the century-old porch post from the farm, they're in the barn. Whatever.
Later.................
I was over at dad's on Wednesday. He's still fartin' around with the old porch railings and posts from the bungalow in town. Stuff is probably 60 years old, too short to ever use on another porch, lead paint, etc. He agonized over cutting it up???? The two post from the farm house are over 100 years old with cut nails. It was even harder for him to think about cutting them up. "What should I do?" 'I don't know, dad, it's up to you.' He wouldn't listen to me anyhow. So, he tells me he needs to unlock the cellar doors. He never, hardly ever, asks me to do anything, just drops big hints. 'I'll go do it.' Mainly cause it is less walking for him. So........I go into the house, down the basement steps, pass the woodstove, unlock the man-door, up the concrete steps to the underside of the Bilco door, unlock it, turn, take one step, take another and.......what!!! there shouldn't be a step there! I should be at the bottom!!! The bottom was two steps down, I missed those two steps, but I found the bottom. Boy, is concrete hard. The left knee took the brunt of it and not only did I land on it, but then it ended up bent under my left leg. Hit my head on the block wall, and, then, just laid there, moaning and thinking....How am I going to get up? I couldn't crawl back up the steps, 'cause I couldn't push the Bilco doors open from underneath. I finally managed to get up and hobbled out of the house, over to dad, who promptly asks me, "Why is your jacket so dirty?" 'Cause I fell down your outside steps!' "Aw, honey. I did that about 10 years ago." So, Archie and I went home, I put ice on it all evening. Next morning, still swollen, call doctor, see him in afternoon, sends me for xrays over at 'Health Campus' where you have to park and walk 3 blocks, up hill to even get in the door, then walk another block down the hall to get to 'Diagnostic Imaging'. Four xrays, on the way home, doctors office calls, nothing fractured, nothing broke, keep it up and ice it down. Phone call from Lois, "Whatcha doin'?" I tell her. "Crap, feel like supper at the restaurant?" 'Sure' Artie stops in and we three eat and chit-chat. Leave, stop at Dad's, "Where have you been, I've been calling all afternoon." 'Why didn't you call my cell?' "I never thought about it." Now, I had called him at lunch time to tell him I was going up to the doctors, so he knew where I was. So, each day, it gets a little better, swelling is down, big time. Both knees are a little weak, but the pain has improved 80%. Doc gave me a script for Percocet, but I didn't fill it. Oh, Dad finally did cut up most of that sorry-ass lumber, but not the 3/4 round pieces, and not the century-old porch post from the farm, they're in the barn. Whatever.
Later.................
Monday, December 3, 2012
ABSOLUTELY.... A.BEAUTIFUL.DAY...
in the neighborhood. Got a wild hair and cleaned out and cleaned up the barn. Trouble is, I'm trying to fit 25 lbs of crap in a 10 lb bag. Did manage to rearrange it a little bit better. Had to move the one set of shelves, so then I was able to drag the newer work bench over to that wall and butt it up against the other bench. Both benches are piled high with stuff yet to be placed, thrown out or given away. Maybe tomorrow, as it is to be even warmer than today.
Been working on the family tree, my own for a change, and found out that two of my great-great grandfathers fought in the Civil War. John T from PA and John B from WV. Did some research and figured out they were not in the same battles, so at least they weren't shooting at each other.
Not much else is happening. Charlie finally got that mouse....just now. He's taken it to the bathroom to torment it in the tub. Guess I'll try and get it and take it out. I'd rather do that than find its headless corpse in the morning. I tell these creatures, as I'm carrying them by the tail, "Go back to the clan and tell everyone of horrendous and giganic monsters that live in the meadow house and to avoid that house at all cost." Wish they'd listen.
Later..................
Been working on the family tree, my own for a change, and found out that two of my great-great grandfathers fought in the Civil War. John T from PA and John B from WV. Did some research and figured out they were not in the same battles, so at least they weren't shooting at each other.
Not much else is happening. Charlie finally got that mouse....just now. He's taken it to the bathroom to torment it in the tub. Guess I'll try and get it and take it out. I'd rather do that than find its headless corpse in the morning. I tell these creatures, as I'm carrying them by the tail, "Go back to the clan and tell everyone of horrendous and giganic monsters that live in the meadow house and to avoid that house at all cost." Wish they'd listen.
Later..................
Thursday, November 29, 2012
HEAVY, HEAVY, HEAVY FROST..........
this morning. I mean, it looks like it snowed. Did some laundry yesterday and hung a sheet out on the line last night. Froze solid, still froze this morning. If old Sol doesn't come out today, it'll stay frozen.
Got another mouse in the house. Now, with four cats in the house, only three of them are hunters. Elijah can't be bothered, there are naps to take and plenty of food to eat. With Miss Lillie's passing, he is the 'old man' so its... "go gettem kids." Little Mary-Fiona caught the last one, that's four to her count. Lucy has about a half a dozen to her credit. But, Charlie is up to around 20 in the few years I've had him. And, he got this one, took it into the laundry room and promptly lost it under the washer. Terrific, he'll get it again, but, now the dogs are into it. Could be interesting. I need to go to the store, wonder if there be a house left when I return?
Didn't win the powerball, but this time I did manage to buy a ticket. I always think of it about 20 minutes too late. Oh well, I hope to two winners are people that need the money, will not blow it, and put it to good use.
Later.................
Got another mouse in the house. Now, with four cats in the house, only three of them are hunters. Elijah can't be bothered, there are naps to take and plenty of food to eat. With Miss Lillie's passing, he is the 'old man' so its... "go gettem kids." Little Mary-Fiona caught the last one, that's four to her count. Lucy has about a half a dozen to her credit. But, Charlie is up to around 20 in the few years I've had him. And, he got this one, took it into the laundry room and promptly lost it under the washer. Terrific, he'll get it again, but, now the dogs are into it. Could be interesting. I need to go to the store, wonder if there be a house left when I return?
Didn't win the powerball, but this time I did manage to buy a ticket. I always think of it about 20 minutes too late. Oh well, I hope to two winners are people that need the money, will not blow it, and put it to good use.
Later.................
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
SNOW IS A NO-SHOW.........
I really expected to wake up to white this morning. But, alas, nadda, zip, zero, goose-egg, nuttin. Oh well, it'll be here soon I'm sure. It's just, I really had no where to go today but over to Dad's, which is about 3 miles, so, I could stay in and enjoy. Instead of snow, we're getting lotsa rain, whatever. Got the wood stove going, everyone is veggin out. These guys have SUCH a hard life.
Spose to be warmer in a few days, up into the 50's, so I can clean up the barn and the wood shed. Had planned to do it a couple of weeks ago, after Sandy buzzed thru. Raked the leaves and twigs and had some serious burning going on. The smoke got to me and sinusitis/bronchitis set in. Took over two weeks to start feeling better. So that put the barn/wood shed clean-up behind schedule. I really need to rearrange the barn so I can get the snow-blower out when I need it.
Nothin' else going on, gotta go.
Later...............
Spose to be warmer in a few days, up into the 50's, so I can clean up the barn and the wood shed. Had planned to do it a couple of weeks ago, after Sandy buzzed thru. Raked the leaves and twigs and had some serious burning going on. The smoke got to me and sinusitis/bronchitis set in. Took over two weeks to start feeling better. So that put the barn/wood shed clean-up behind schedule. I really need to rearrange the barn so I can get the snow-blower out when I need it.
Nothin' else going on, gotta go.
Later...............
Saturday, November 24, 2012
I'M BBBAAAACCCKKKK!!!!!!!!!
I can't believe it's been over a month since I sat down at this blog. Haven' t really been too busy. Just nothin' to say, I guess. Since the election turned out like I figured it would, and, the economy is still in the shitter, we haven't brought the troops home yet, the illegals are still here, gas goes up, gas comes down, etc, etc, . So.......it's the same old crap, just a different day, week, month....whatever.
Lost a cat on Wednesday. Had to put her down. Miss Lillie was 12, throwing up a lot, 3 teeth in her mouth and one of them was loose. I told the vet that maybe she was eating too fast, plus, couldn't chew the food properly. But then I asked her to feel her belly because I thought there was a bulge. Sure enuf, there was a mass about the size of a tennis ball. So, she went home to her mom, who passed in July of 2009. I can visulize her sitting on a chair, waiting for her cat to show up. But still, it another loss of a connection to a dear friend.
Dad is still doing OK. Lotta pain in his knees, and I think ole 'Arthur' is takin' hold in every joint of his 94 year-old body. We had a nice thanksgiving dinner at a little church over by the river. Fantastic food served family style just for a donation. Then, one fella told us, they take the money to town and tell the super market guy they have this much money, and, they want to buy food for the food bank, and, he gives them twice as much food. Whatta win-win situation.
Had a house fire down in the village this evening. I called my friend Cindy to make sure she wasn't on fire and asked about Miss Mary up the road, and, she's OK. Nobody was hurt, lotta smoke, it was electrical. Tons of equipment went pass my house. The fire police came down the road, passed my house and settled in up at the cross roads to keep people away. I left for milk, came back, and, they motioned for me to turn. I put my window down and told them, "I live down this road." "Well, maaaam, I don't know if you can get to your house, what's the number?" "I just live on the other side of the bridge." "What bridge?" I now knew I was in trouble. "The bridge you just crossed when you came down the road an hour a go." "What's your house number?" "420" "OK, you're gonna be fine." Then they moved the cones. I know why firemen call the fire police 'cone-chuckers'. You'd think they were GOD's gift to traffic. Thought I was gonna have to drive thru Henry's cornfield to get home.
Weather guy says snow's comin'. Matt and Fred came down this after and went to Dad's to get my snow blower. While here, they split some wood for me. So, between the wood stoves, gas furnaces, Eden Pure electric heater in the kitchen. It's all good!!!
Gotta go, it's good to be back, noticed a few people I follow haven't been on in a while either. Hope all is OK.
Later.................
Lost a cat on Wednesday. Had to put her down. Miss Lillie was 12, throwing up a lot, 3 teeth in her mouth and one of them was loose. I told the vet that maybe she was eating too fast, plus, couldn't chew the food properly. But then I asked her to feel her belly because I thought there was a bulge. Sure enuf, there was a mass about the size of a tennis ball. So, she went home to her mom, who passed in July of 2009. I can visulize her sitting on a chair, waiting for her cat to show up. But still, it another loss of a connection to a dear friend.
Dad is still doing OK. Lotta pain in his knees, and I think ole 'Arthur' is takin' hold in every joint of his 94 year-old body. We had a nice thanksgiving dinner at a little church over by the river. Fantastic food served family style just for a donation. Then, one fella told us, they take the money to town and tell the super market guy they have this much money, and, they want to buy food for the food bank, and, he gives them twice as much food. Whatta win-win situation.
Had a house fire down in the village this evening. I called my friend Cindy to make sure she wasn't on fire and asked about Miss Mary up the road, and, she's OK. Nobody was hurt, lotta smoke, it was electrical. Tons of equipment went pass my house. The fire police came down the road, passed my house and settled in up at the cross roads to keep people away. I left for milk, came back, and, they motioned for me to turn. I put my window down and told them, "I live down this road." "Well, maaaam, I don't know if you can get to your house, what's the number?" "I just live on the other side of the bridge." "What bridge?" I now knew I was in trouble. "The bridge you just crossed when you came down the road an hour a go." "What's your house number?" "420" "OK, you're gonna be fine." Then they moved the cones. I know why firemen call the fire police 'cone-chuckers'. You'd think they were GOD's gift to traffic. Thought I was gonna have to drive thru Henry's cornfield to get home.
Weather guy says snow's comin'. Matt and Fred came down this after and went to Dad's to get my snow blower. While here, they split some wood for me. So, between the wood stoves, gas furnaces, Eden Pure electric heater in the kitchen. It's all good!!!
Gotta go, it's good to be back, noticed a few people I follow haven't been on in a while either. Hope all is OK.
Later.................
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Monday, September 10, 2012
NOT MUCH HAPPENING..........
still recovering from the auction. Last tractor was picked up on Saturday, headed for Virginia.
Weather turned cooler, actually thought about a fire in the wood stove this morning. Good thing my sweep came last week and cleaned both chimneys.
Coco had to go to the vet last Tuesday, got another 'hot spot' on her tail and I didn't see it until Saturday, after the vet was closed. I cleared up two others previously, but this one got away from me and she wouldn't let me near it. Fact is, it took both the vet and me to hold her so it could be shaved. Looks a lot better now. That powder does wonders if you can get it on.
Still waiting for the other shoe to drop. Things just don't feel right, lately. It's like you're waiting for a bad storm to hit. You see the dark sky, maybe hear the thunder. You know it's coming, so, you wait. I'm not the only one that says this. My friend Bob and I were talking about the same thing. And, he said he and another friend were discussing the same thing. Bizzarre.
Later..............
Weather turned cooler, actually thought about a fire in the wood stove this morning. Good thing my sweep came last week and cleaned both chimneys.
Coco had to go to the vet last Tuesday, got another 'hot spot' on her tail and I didn't see it until Saturday, after the vet was closed. I cleared up two others previously, but this one got away from me and she wouldn't let me near it. Fact is, it took both the vet and me to hold her so it could be shaved. Looks a lot better now. That powder does wonders if you can get it on.
Still waiting for the other shoe to drop. Things just don't feel right, lately. It's like you're waiting for a bad storm to hit. You see the dark sky, maybe hear the thunder. You know it's coming, so, you wait. I'm not the only one that says this. My friend Bob and I were talking about the same thing. And, he said he and another friend were discussing the same thing. Bizzarre.
Later..............
Sunday, August 26, 2012
WELCOME NEW FOLLOWER..............
Deb C. As always, I am humbled by your desire to be a follower. Welcome and thank you.
Sale went well considering the economy. Dad got better prices for his tractors in 2001 and 2005. But, gas wasn't 3.69 a gal. either. Disposable income has dried up for most people. After his 5 tractors were sold, he was talking with a fella about buying a JD40. Whatever keeps him happy. At 94, he deserves to get what he wants. Sorry, didn't take very many pics. Too busy, if people couldn't find dad, they found me, with questions. But, with a lot of help, from neighbors and his John Deere cronies, we pulled it off. The last sale will be after he is gone and I'm NOT looking forward to that.
Looks like Isaac will be a contender, be nice if it dumped some rain on the parched areas. We are suppose to get rain the next couple of days and I need to mow. Been neglecting the meadow house lately because of going over to dad's. Did get the sweeper run today. Had dust devils as big as the cats. Pulled the weeds out front. Having toilet problems and need to buy a snake tomorrow. I have one but it is way too big to use on the john. Been thinking about just flushing down a stick of dynamite. But, decided against it. Was also thinking about building an outhouse over the septic tank lid but figured the smell would get me. It'll work out.
Later................
UPDATE........
Plumber showed up, snaked the sucker, put a new ball on it, $25. Done. We talked about an updated toilet. They have them now that have a compressed air tank and uses less water. As low as this house is, I am always concerned about the septic system. So, using less water is a win for me. Anybody out there in the blog-o-sphere know anything about them?
Sale went well considering the economy. Dad got better prices for his tractors in 2001 and 2005. But, gas wasn't 3.69 a gal. either. Disposable income has dried up for most people. After his 5 tractors were sold, he was talking with a fella about buying a JD40. Whatever keeps him happy. At 94, he deserves to get what he wants. Sorry, didn't take very many pics. Too busy, if people couldn't find dad, they found me, with questions. But, with a lot of help, from neighbors and his John Deere cronies, we pulled it off. The last sale will be after he is gone and I'm NOT looking forward to that.
Looks like Isaac will be a contender, be nice if it dumped some rain on the parched areas. We are suppose to get rain the next couple of days and I need to mow. Been neglecting the meadow house lately because of going over to dad's. Did get the sweeper run today. Had dust devils as big as the cats. Pulled the weeds out front. Having toilet problems and need to buy a snake tomorrow. I have one but it is way too big to use on the john. Been thinking about just flushing down a stick of dynamite. But, decided against it. Was also thinking about building an outhouse over the septic tank lid but figured the smell would get me. It'll work out.
Later................
UPDATE........
Plumber showed up, snaked the sucker, put a new ball on it, $25. Done. We talked about an updated toilet. They have them now that have a compressed air tank and uses less water. As low as this house is, I am always concerned about the septic system. So, using less water is a win for me. Anybody out there in the blog-o-sphere know anything about them?
Thursday, August 23, 2012
TWO DIFFERENT PEOPLE ARE NOW DEAD.....
in this part of the county. It's usually VERY quiet around here. The most that happens might be a domestic dispute or someone calls the police about a drunken party that is getting too loud. But the last two weeks, we've had two shootings and at least 3 break-ins close to both Dad and me. The first one........daughter came home to find her 62 year old father shot dead in the hallway. OK, you think home invasion. The next night at 2 in the morning, a guy is in this house and the lady recognizes him, scares him off, calls the cops. This is about two blocks from the first incident, but, the police says the incidents are not related. Horse-hockey. The fellow is now trapped in a corn field and shoots himself. Sounds kinda harsh way to end it just for just a robbery charge. Then, down the road from Dad, same block, two guys take out an A/C, crawl in the window, steal money, go out the front door. The couple is in bed, with the dog, but the bedroom door is closed. Go figure. Two nights ago, three boys are camping, mother is concerned because of what's been happening, GIVES THESE BOYS A PISTOL, but takes the clip out. However...........there is one bullet in the chamber. Kids are 'playing' with the gun, goes off, 16 year old is now dead. Now we're seeing more troopers in the area, and, getting phone calls selling alarm systems. I told them last year, I got an alarm system, 3 dogs and a loaded 38.
Bob has been bringing down his stuff all week and different people have been stopping in to lookee-see. Everyone is asking if the '57 Buick is being sold. NO! But I need to wash it today, even tho it'll be in the barn, people still snoop.
Dad is still not feeling well, and, I'm hoping that once this sale is over, he will be back to his old self. All critters are doing OK, I'm really tired and not sleeping well. But that will pass.
Later.................
Bob has been bringing down his stuff all week and different people have been stopping in to lookee-see. Everyone is asking if the '57 Buick is being sold. NO! But I need to wash it today, even tho it'll be in the barn, people still snoop.
Dad is still not feeling well, and, I'm hoping that once this sale is over, he will be back to his old self. All critters are doing OK, I'm really tired and not sleeping well. But that will pass.
Later.................
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
WENT OVER TO DAD'S............
today. He wanted to move this nasty piece of steel, probably a 4x8, that was propped against the back of the barn. Put it on a skid and set it out front for the sale. So, he got his JD with the loader, pulled up to it, (a little too far, put a dent in the barn siding) and I was just going to let it flop over. But.........NNNOOOO, he gets off and grabs the other side, we flop and he falls, ever so graceful, on his butt and back. Now, remember, he fell last Wednesday also. I shut the tractor off and asked him if he was OK (other than pissed off). He was, but, it took him 20 minutes to 'butt-walk' himself to the tractor in order to pull himself up. The only way I could help was grab his belt, 'cause his ribs still hurt from the last fall. This sale cannot get here fast enuf. I also told him, he'd better not even get out of bed NEXT Wednesday. Looks like tomorrow will be the last sunny day this week. Better mow. Already told dad I'd be late getting over.
Not much else happening. Don't know what to think of the coming election. I DO know who I'm NOT gonna vote for. But haven't done much research on Romney's VP choice yet. I do think we are headed quickly down the drain; been circling it since 2008. If he's gets back in, might as well hit the lever and flush it all, eh?
Later...............
Not much else happening. Don't know what to think of the coming election. I DO know who I'm NOT gonna vote for. But haven't done much research on Romney's VP choice yet. I do think we are headed quickly down the drain; been circling it since 2008. If he's gets back in, might as well hit the lever and flush it all, eh?
Later...............
Friday, August 10, 2012
GOT THE 'STUFF'......
down to the uncles on Thursday. Spent about an hour with them and then a couple showed up to visit, so I left. Glad that's done and had one more pic to give to another cousin, so, called her that evening and she said, "I'd love to have it." So, since I was on a roll, I took it over then and there. Found out some more family tales and had a nice visit with Dot. Now I have one more group of pics to give away and I'm done.
Been having storms almost every day. Last night there were at least 3 that went thru and woke up this morning to 2 more. Lotsa rain. House fire over by the river, dispatch called out a lot of equipment. Maybe lightening strike? Don't know the details yet, but know the family.
Be glad when this sale is history. Dad's nerves are really bad, 'cause there is so much to do and he's unable to do it. Plus, no one can help him 'cause no one can do it to please him. Also, he fell in the yard on Wednesday, taking the bucket of grass clippings over to the corn field to dump. I almost said, "Couldn't that wait for me to take care of?" But, again, I probably wouldn't have done it to suit him. It's gets old. He won't go to the doctor, but, complains to me every day about how bad he feels. I am like mom in that respect. Feel bad.....go see a doctor. Talking to me about it ain't gonna fix the problem. Speaking of dear old dad, need to get over there........
Later...............
Been having storms almost every day. Last night there were at least 3 that went thru and woke up this morning to 2 more. Lotsa rain. House fire over by the river, dispatch called out a lot of equipment. Maybe lightening strike? Don't know the details yet, but know the family.
Be glad when this sale is history. Dad's nerves are really bad, 'cause there is so much to do and he's unable to do it. Plus, no one can help him 'cause no one can do it to please him. Also, he fell in the yard on Wednesday, taking the bucket of grass clippings over to the corn field to dump. I almost said, "Couldn't that wait for me to take care of?" But, again, I probably wouldn't have done it to suit him. It's gets old. He won't go to the doctor, but, complains to me every day about how bad he feels. I am like mom in that respect. Feel bad.....go see a doctor. Talking to me about it ain't gonna fix the problem. Speaking of dear old dad, need to get over there........
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Monday, August 6, 2012
STUFF, STUFF, STUFF.................
I was priviledged to care for my best friend, until she passed away. Her mom had died the year before, and I had her stuff at my house, along with my friend's stuff. It was a LOT of stuff. Been donating, giving to friends and just throwing out for over three years. Saturday I hit the downstairs bedroom. Found more stuff. Lottsa family pics and such. I need to get this 'stuff' down to her uncles in Maryland. Family stuff should stay in the family. Especially pictures.
Farmer is hauling pig-poop today from the neighbors. It's liquid....brings tears to your eyes. Now, I'm no prude; born and raised on a farm, love the smell of a barn, especially a milk house, cow manure, silage, etc, etc, but, THIS stuff is wicked! Hope he's spreading it on the upper field far my house.
We've been blessed with lotsa storms of late, some short, intense, downpours. All is appreciated, for sure. Sunny today, but not as humid. Still think I'll turn the A/C back on for the dogs. Poor Coco is suffering with alergies and hot spots and the A/C seems to keep her more comfortable.
Gotta an email from a former co-worker informing me another co-worker passed at 55. Nice lady, a wonderful person, self-taught artist. I was always gonna get her to do a pic of this house when I got it to where I wanted it. Too late, eh?
I love this house, this setting, this area. I tell people that 'once Dad is gone, maybe I'll sell out and buy a motor home'. But, I know in my heart of hearts, I couldn't leave this house. It's so quiet here, and, I'm among like-minded people. This area is still country and as long as that doesn't change, I'll stay around. Besides, I could travel with the 3 dogs, but 5 cats? I don't think so! Gotta go, fix breakfast or is it brunch?
Later................
Farmer is hauling pig-poop today from the neighbors. It's liquid....brings tears to your eyes. Now, I'm no prude; born and raised on a farm, love the smell of a barn, especially a milk house, cow manure, silage, etc, etc, but, THIS stuff is wicked! Hope he's spreading it on the upper field far my house.
We've been blessed with lotsa storms of late, some short, intense, downpours. All is appreciated, for sure. Sunny today, but not as humid. Still think I'll turn the A/C back on for the dogs. Poor Coco is suffering with alergies and hot spots and the A/C seems to keep her more comfortable.
Gotta an email from a former co-worker informing me another co-worker passed at 55. Nice lady, a wonderful person, self-taught artist. I was always gonna get her to do a pic of this house when I got it to where I wanted it. Too late, eh?
I love this house, this setting, this area. I tell people that 'once Dad is gone, maybe I'll sell out and buy a motor home'. But, I know in my heart of hearts, I couldn't leave this house. It's so quiet here, and, I'm among like-minded people. This area is still country and as long as that doesn't change, I'll stay around. Besides, I could travel with the 3 dogs, but 5 cats? I don't think so! Gotta go, fix breakfast or is it brunch?
Later................
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
KIND OF A DREAB DAY.............
after that intense thunder storm last night. Don't know what a dreab day is? As many of you know, I live in Amish country. A friend turned me on the "Die Botschaft", which is a weekly newspaper serving the old order Amish communites nationwide. It's actually letters written by 'scribes', telling the happenings of the week. They only get to submit a page, but it's a window into their lifestyle. Anyhow, a dreab day, as close as I can figure out, is the combination of dreary and drab. Kinda a cool word, dontcha think?To continue on with this Amish theme....I stopped at the little store in the neighboring village to get some milk. As I was checking out, an Amishman came up and laid down two bunches of bananas, one bunch was green, the other one was a bright yellow. I said to the check out girls, "You know, politicians are like bananas, they start out green, turn yellow, and, before you know it, they're rotten." Everyone laughed and the Amish guy said, very quietly, "For once, we agree." I look at him and he was grinning.
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