Sunday, May 23, 3:30 PM - slides are in; holding tanks emptied. Holly escaped from her carrier again while I was putting the slides in. I had the door closed and got the pillows stashed in the openings before she escaped. I don't know what it is about the door on that carrier. She doesn't pry it open when we go to the vet - but she has a way of getting out when she hears the mechanics of the slides.
I have no idea where she hides when she cannot get under the bed. How many hiding places are there in this RV! She finally came out. I guess the moving floors upset her!
Lee and Mary Jane came by about 5PM and had me hitched up in no time at all. Much quicker when they do it than when Fred and I try it! I leave the electric and water plugged in, just empty and stow the sewer tank and hose. Ready to hit the road first thing in the AM.
Monday May 24 off to the tire store to have the RV tires aired and checked. On the road by 9AM. Arrived at Guthrie OK about 3:30PM. The trip from Gatesville to Guthrie was good. Some really bad road construction from the OK state line up to OK City. I'm afraid to open my kitchen cupboards. At least the refrigerator didn't fly open and the kitchen drawers remained closed, but stuff I had on chairs that never moves during travel was all over the floor.
I didn't have a lot of wind and what I did run into was mainly from the south so served as a nice tail wind for me. I averaged just under 12 mpg coming up.
By 4PM I had the electric hooked up and the A/C going full-blast. 89 degrees; 59% humidity. The air was really heavy. Nice breeze on the hill but hot and humid air SUCKS! Li'lBit sniffed the air and watered the grass; Tinga munched on her yummies and Holly remained in hiding from the trip.
Looked like the RV next to me was traveling with a few others. Lots of in and out and carrying drinks. They set up a horsehoe pit (portable one) between their RV and mine and all the drinkers proceeded to pitch horsehoes. Was was expecting a wild night, but I didn't hear a thing. With the bedroom slide in, I have no windows on that side. Actually with the A/C running, the windows closed and the ceiling fan on, I barely hear anything from outside.
Tuesday was my short day; only about 275 miles to go. There was a huge bank of red and orange on the weather radar headed right for I-35 between OK City and Wichita KS. I waited for that to cross I-35 before I unplugged the electric, loaded the truck and left.
The RV park in Kansas is a Mom & Pop operation and the office opens about 3-4 PM. I pulled off the road about 45 miles south of the park exit at a truck stop. I pulled around back where the trucks park, ate a late lunch, played with the laptop and sniffed diesel fumes for an hour or so. It was good driving. Roads dry, no rain, but lots of water in the ditches around Wishita. They must have had a gully washer come through before I got there. The sky was overcast so I didn't have to fight the sun. Just a good day to drive.
Pulled into the RV park about 4PM. Remained hitched to the truck, again, hooked up only the electric. Checked my water holding tank and still had plenty, so didn't bother hooking up the water. The park is on a hill, nice breeze, didn't need the A/C. Li'lBit went for her 'inspection tour' of the space, Tinga munched on her yummies and Holly, again, remained in hiding until later that evening. Tinga, tired of being cage-bound, started hollering, "I'll come out, Let me out" I know she hates being cooped up like a bird! She acts like it is killing her! She can be sooo dramatic!
6:30 AM Wednesday, the weather radar had a blob of bright orange just south of KC...by 6:45 the rains started. They passed by 9AM and I was on the road.
3PM Marshalltown Iowa! Randy was there to back me in. My sister did most of the setting up...at least the important stuff..electric and water. She stayed to help me put my wooden steps together...no more excuses for falling. I took a tumble coming out of the RV that morning and landed on my left knee. Not good. Then to be setting behind the wheel all day and not moving about enough to keep it limber, by the time I pulled in to Marshalltown, it was SORE and swollen! I didn't want to take anything stronger than tylenol since I was driving. But once I got into the RV, out came the pain meds. I've fallen on this same knee several times - and not gracefully, I might add!
My plan for the evening was a nice warm shower and early to bed. But, as I'm standing naked and wet in the shower, I realized I forgot to turn on the hot water heater! Very short nippy shower! The water heater was turned on immediately. I have a list of things to do to close up and move. Maybe I need a list of things to do when I arrive!
Aside from the fall, the trip was uneventful. I lucked out on the weather. The heavy storms stayed just ahead of me or I stayed just ahead of them. Had some wet pavement, but no rain, wind or other plagues of nature. Lots of road construction but that is a plague of MAN!
Oh, the best part of the story -- I put the slides out and later in the evening I heard this faint "meow" coming from under my bed. Holly had slipped under the bed while the side was going out. Of course, I had to pull the slide back in to let her out. DAMN CAT! She stuck to me like velcro all nite, under the covers, right up next to me. Guess she didn't like being stuck under the bed. I wish I could say she learned her lesson but I know it will happend again.
Not quite all set up and unpacked but I'm HOME for the summer and have all summer to get 'er done!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Down to the Wire - Moving Day Ahead May 15 - 21
Down to the last week before I pull out. Still have appointments and some odds and ends to tidy up. Sunday was Lunch at Johnnie's and Dairy Queen with Brenda and the girls. I cannot believe how the girls have changed. Candace is Momma to little Gabriel, Courtney graduated from high school, Samantha is old enough to take a job away from home at a summer camp for part of the summer and Cassandra has become a young lady -- and all of this over night! They grow too fast!
Monday was medical appointment day at VA in Temple. AM lab and my last appointment at 3:30. That just about ties up the entire day! My lab was good. Blood sugar was a little high but I had eaten a bowl of oatmeal before I drove over. They weren't to draw my lab until after 11 AM and they called in at 9:30. OOPS! Cholesteral was good, thyroid a little outta whack, but it always is. Meds were renewed and I waited to pick them up since I would be heading north on Monday. It is such a hassle for Brenda to ship them on to me. She cannot just forward them, something about the way they are packaged and labeled. She has to unpack the meds and put them in a different box and then mail them. Just too much work and effort to ask her to do that.
Tuesday I had an early lunch with Cindy and Mary Jane. Just can't beat Swindall's - especially when they have their berry cobbler!
Wednesday, sunny, breezy, 70 degrees. According to the weatherman the storms were to stay north of us. Poor Oklahoma! I picked up 4 tanks of oxygen while in Waco. Stopped at Good Will to see if there was anything I just couldn't live without -- there wasn't! But I did buy a couple of books. Have to buy SOMETHING! I love Good Will!
Ran around Waco and McGregor looking for spice bottles. I found the neatest spice rack at a garage sale and cannot find any bottles to fit it. Guess that is why they were selling it. When I get to Iowa, I'll have my sister run me to Penzy's Spices in Des Moines. Maybe I'll find something there. Would be as lot cheaper if I could find them in a junk store, dollar store or Good Will!
Another box is heading to my sister's address. I think that makes three. I ordered some sample packs of dehydrated vegetables, vegetable protein bits, soups, etc. If they aren't too pricey and they work out for me, I may not have to go to the grocery so much. Sure will be a lot lighter weight and easier to store than cans. Also found the flags I need for my holder on line and of course, had to order a couple more books. While in Iowa, my sister's address is my 'pick up' point.
On Thursday my truck tires were checked and rotated at Gatesville Tire. Orville and his crew really take good care of me, the truck and the RV! While out, took my shopping bag of laundry (I use that instead of a laundry basket - just call me a bag lady!) and did up all the odds and ends of laundry. Now I will live out of the shopping bag until I get to Iowa.
Placed a call to Pioneer RV Park in Guthrie OK for reservations for Monday night. I wanted to make sure they had not blown away. Also called Homewood RV park in Homewood KS to make sure they were still there after all of the storms.
All of a sudden, it was Friday the 21st and I wasn't getting packed up very fast. The heat and humidity had me sweating like a stuck hog! Then, while at the bank, going through the drive up teller, I creamed the dually fender-skirt on the passenger side. It will be OK until I get to Iowa. Will have it taken care of us there - damn drive throughs!
Monday was medical appointment day at VA in Temple. AM lab and my last appointment at 3:30. That just about ties up the entire day! My lab was good. Blood sugar was a little high but I had eaten a bowl of oatmeal before I drove over. They weren't to draw my lab until after 11 AM and they called in at 9:30. OOPS! Cholesteral was good, thyroid a little outta whack, but it always is. Meds were renewed and I waited to pick them up since I would be heading north on Monday. It is such a hassle for Brenda to ship them on to me. She cannot just forward them, something about the way they are packaged and labeled. She has to unpack the meds and put them in a different box and then mail them. Just too much work and effort to ask her to do that.
Tuesday I had an early lunch with Cindy and Mary Jane. Just can't beat Swindall's - especially when they have their berry cobbler!
Wednesday, sunny, breezy, 70 degrees. According to the weatherman the storms were to stay north of us. Poor Oklahoma! I picked up 4 tanks of oxygen while in Waco. Stopped at Good Will to see if there was anything I just couldn't live without -- there wasn't! But I did buy a couple of books. Have to buy SOMETHING! I love Good Will!
Ran around Waco and McGregor looking for spice bottles. I found the neatest spice rack at a garage sale and cannot find any bottles to fit it. Guess that is why they were selling it. When I get to Iowa, I'll have my sister run me to Penzy's Spices in Des Moines. Maybe I'll find something there. Would be as lot cheaper if I could find them in a junk store, dollar store or Good Will!
Another box is heading to my sister's address. I think that makes three. I ordered some sample packs of dehydrated vegetables, vegetable protein bits, soups, etc. If they aren't too pricey and they work out for me, I may not have to go to the grocery so much. Sure will be a lot lighter weight and easier to store than cans. Also found the flags I need for my holder on line and of course, had to order a couple more books. While in Iowa, my sister's address is my 'pick up' point.
On Thursday my truck tires were checked and rotated at Gatesville Tire. Orville and his crew really take good care of me, the truck and the RV! While out, took my shopping bag of laundry (I use that instead of a laundry basket - just call me a bag lady!) and did up all the odds and ends of laundry. Now I will live out of the shopping bag until I get to Iowa.
Placed a call to Pioneer RV Park in Guthrie OK for reservations for Monday night. I wanted to make sure they had not blown away. Also called Homewood RV park in Homewood KS to make sure they were still there after all of the storms.
All of a sudden, it was Friday the 21st and I wasn't getting packed up very fast. The heat and humidity had me sweating like a stuck hog! Then, while at the bank, going through the drive up teller, I creamed the dually fender-skirt on the passenger side. It will be OK until I get to Iowa. Will have it taken care of us there - damn drive throughs!
Getting Ready to Move - May 7 - 14
Finishing up the last of the odds and ends of things that need to be done. I took the old Acer, never say die, laptop to the repair shop to see if it's recent 'death' was permanent or repairable. Dead Motherboard! The folks at Blazin' Technology in Gatesville are another reason to make Gatesville my spring and fall 'get it all done here' place. I have a dependable service shop in Rockport with Robert Davis and his crew, so now I should have no reason to ever be 'computerless.'
Friday May 7th I woke to a sunny 68 degrees but not enough breeze to fight the 'heavy air.' I would take a fews steps, gasp for air, take a few steps more. I was OK, but I swear, if I had stayed in Gatesville, I'd be dead by now! But I do enjoy my time here with fired and spring this will be my spring and fall home.
Sunday means lunch with Johnnie. Always eat too much. She ad BBQ sandwiches, potato salad, cole slaw, macaroni salad, etc etc etc. She always has way too much on her table and the temptation to try some of everything is overwhelming!
Cold front came through, down in the 60s and cloudy with a breeze, beats the hell out of the 90's. Gave me a little energy to start 'folding up camp.' Fortunately, I don't do a lot of unpacking when I'm here -- just a few weeks and I don't do much cooking; spend too much time munching and visiting with friends.
Monday I met Sherrell Broam at Swindalls for ice tea. She will always be Sgt Broam from my time working at the prison. Thursday I had a nice lunch with Janis Daschofsky. Janis was the director of nursing when I first started working at the prison. We went to Andy's -- it's now called The StockYards, or something -- they still have the noon buffet. They also have a senior buffet...no salad/soup bar or dessert. One meat, two vegetables, and a bread. Veggies are 'serve yourself' so I filled up on some lovely grilled and steamed veggies and baked fish. Wish more places had these smaller portions. Of course, if they don't I just get a 'doggie bag' and make two meals out of it!
Monday May 10 storms came through late and went north of us. Looks horrible in Oklahoma and Kansas...my destinations in a couple of weeks. I'm glad I wasn't driving up I-35 at that time.
May 11th is Eat What You Want Day (according to my Holiday book.) DAMN! I celebrate that everyday!
Had lunch with Mary Jane, then went to Belton to pick up some supplies. My flag holder for the RV was in. Now I just need to find the right size flags.
When I pulled back into the RV park, I noticed a lot of smoke from across the street at the swimming pool -- WHOOPS!!! City maintenance truck on fire - big flames - bang, bang, boom, boom! Lots of folks running with fire extinguishers. They got it died down before the gas tank blew or I might not be writing this! I understand they actually drove the truck away. Seems most of the fire was in the back and burned whatever they were carrying and some aerosol paint cans.
Thursday the 12th I had an early lunch with Janis...you know us ol' folks -- we go early to avoid the noon rush! Went to Ranchers. I had to have one of their homemade hamburgers on their homemade sour dough buns. YUMMY! But still no fries, no onion rings, just hamburger. Had another nice visit and told her I'd see her in the fall. Later in the week, I had another trip to Ranchers to meet Rebecca for lunch. I think this is the first lunch I've had with her without kids for a long time! What can I say -- Good Food, Good Friends!
For a copuple of days I sat and watched a pair of mockingbirds build a nest on the back of Fred's trailer and a couple of kildeer running and squeeking through the park. Fun to watch them running along the gravel drive and the mockingbirds so busy flying in and out with their nesting materials. Doesn't take much to keep me happy!
Friday the 14th was a nice, breezy, overcast 72 degrees. A good day for me to get really busy about cleaning up and closing up. AND -- I don't believe I did this, but I made some strawberry-rhubarb jelly. I had some rhubarb left in the fridge and really needed to use it up before it spoiled - so jelly it was!
Friday May 7th I woke to a sunny 68 degrees but not enough breeze to fight the 'heavy air.' I would take a fews steps, gasp for air, take a few steps more. I was OK, but I swear, if I had stayed in Gatesville, I'd be dead by now! But I do enjoy my time here with fired and spring this will be my spring and fall home.
Sunday means lunch with Johnnie. Always eat too much. She ad BBQ sandwiches, potato salad, cole slaw, macaroni salad, etc etc etc. She always has way too much on her table and the temptation to try some of everything is overwhelming!
Cold front came through, down in the 60s and cloudy with a breeze, beats the hell out of the 90's. Gave me a little energy to start 'folding up camp.' Fortunately, I don't do a lot of unpacking when I'm here -- just a few weeks and I don't do much cooking; spend too much time munching and visiting with friends.
Monday I met Sherrell Broam at Swindalls for ice tea. She will always be Sgt Broam from my time working at the prison. Thursday I had a nice lunch with Janis Daschofsky. Janis was the director of nursing when I first started working at the prison. We went to Andy's -- it's now called The StockYards, or something -- they still have the noon buffet. They also have a senior buffet...no salad/soup bar or dessert. One meat, two vegetables, and a bread. Veggies are 'serve yourself' so I filled up on some lovely grilled and steamed veggies and baked fish. Wish more places had these smaller portions. Of course, if they don't I just get a 'doggie bag' and make two meals out of it!
Monday May 10 storms came through late and went north of us. Looks horrible in Oklahoma and Kansas...my destinations in a couple of weeks. I'm glad I wasn't driving up I-35 at that time.
May 11th is Eat What You Want Day (according to my Holiday book.) DAMN! I celebrate that everyday!
Had lunch with Mary Jane, then went to Belton to pick up some supplies. My flag holder for the RV was in. Now I just need to find the right size flags.
When I pulled back into the RV park, I noticed a lot of smoke from across the street at the swimming pool -- WHOOPS!!! City maintenance truck on fire - big flames - bang, bang, boom, boom! Lots of folks running with fire extinguishers. They got it died down before the gas tank blew or I might not be writing this! I understand they actually drove the truck away. Seems most of the fire was in the back and burned whatever they were carrying and some aerosol paint cans.
Thursday the 12th I had an early lunch with Janis...you know us ol' folks -- we go early to avoid the noon rush! Went to Ranchers. I had to have one of their homemade hamburgers on their homemade sour dough buns. YUMMY! But still no fries, no onion rings, just hamburger. Had another nice visit and told her I'd see her in the fall. Later in the week, I had another trip to Ranchers to meet Rebecca for lunch. I think this is the first lunch I've had with her without kids for a long time! What can I say -- Good Food, Good Friends!
For a copuple of days I sat and watched a pair of mockingbirds build a nest on the back of Fred's trailer and a couple of kildeer running and squeeking through the park. Fun to watch them running along the gravel drive and the mockingbirds so busy flying in and out with their nesting materials. Doesn't take much to keep me happy!
Friday the 14th was a nice, breezy, overcast 72 degrees. A good day for me to get really busy about cleaning up and closing up. AND -- I don't believe I did this, but I made some strawberry-rhubarb jelly. I had some rhubarb left in the fridge and really needed to use it up before it spoiled - so jelly it was!
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Super Simple Soup
I do not know the 'real' name of this soup. I found the recipe in a magazine at the doctor's office and just jotted the ingredients in a note pad. But I do know it was one of Del Monte's recipes.
You will need a crock pot or soup kettle and a can opener!
1 can Del Monte Italian Beans, drained
1 can Del Monte Zucchini with Italian-Style Tomato Sauce
1 can Del Monte Peas and Carrots
1 can Del Monte Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano
1 can chicken or beef broth
Combine all ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Taste before adding since the canned vegetables have salt in them.)
I had some left over Penna Pasta in speghetti sauce with sliced Italian sausage and a couple of meat balls in the freezer. Just as the soup was warmed, I dumped the pasta, sausage, meatballs in and warmed it up. DELICIOUS!
I have made this soup with other vegetable combinations when I am unable to find the specific vegetables mentioned. It is still good and filling!
You will need a crock pot or soup kettle and a can opener!
1 can Del Monte Italian Beans, drained
1 can Del Monte Zucchini with Italian-Style Tomato Sauce
1 can Del Monte Peas and Carrots
1 can Del Monte Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano
1 can chicken or beef broth
Combine all ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Taste before adding since the canned vegetables have salt in them.)
I had some left over Penna Pasta in speghetti sauce with sliced Italian sausage and a couple of meat balls in the freezer. Just as the soup was warmed, I dumped the pasta, sausage, meatballs in and warmed it up. DELICIOUS!
I have made this soup with other vegetable combinations when I am unable to find the specific vegetables mentioned. It is still good and filling!
HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO
Sunday early AM, I woke up sick as a dog, feeling like I was dying and wishing I would! Decided to go back to bed after I fed the critters and ended up staying there all day. Missed my Sunday lunch with Johnnie and the family. Oh, how I hate to miss that! I'm beginning to think it just might be a 'sloppy' gall bladder that just strikes when it feels like it. I eat out so much when I’m here in Gatesville, trying to get in lunch with everyone! AND, usually it is hamburgers, onion rings, greasy fried stuff, Italian stuff, Mexican stuff -- all spicy and/or fried -- stuff I shouldn't be eating at all, let alone everyday! And of course, I drink more coffee here than anywhere else.
I really hate days like that. I lay in bed thinking of all the stuff I should be up and doing. But I’m glad I'm retired so I don’t have to think about getting up to go to work or be productive. I can be just as lazy and miserable as I want to be!
Monday morning I needed a sweater at 54 degrees and sunny. Felt some better than the day before but still not ready to wander from home. My diet consisted of bland mash potatoes and boiled macaroni – YUMMY! Got really brave Monday afternoon and melted a little cheese on the macaroni!
TUESDAY was another 52 degree sunny morning. I was feeling much better. Definitely time for me to get back to cookin' and makin’ soups!
I miss emailing with my sister during the day. She is off to a seminar. But she called while I was out shaking the ‘sickies’ off of me.
Was time to make a trip out to pick up some of the essentials, doggie training pads and stuff to make some soup.
Summer must have arrived. It made it to 90 degrees by mid afternoon and at 8PM it was still 88 degrees at 8 PM!
It may be Cinco De Mayo, but I think I'll stay away from the Mexican food for another day!!
Woke to 63 a sunny degrees. By mid afternoon I had the air conditioner on and was trying to push the 90+ degree heat out of this tin can I live in. I picked the hottest day of the year (so far) to do laundry! Poor planning on my part. But it is the first day I’ve felt like doing much of anything. I think I’m just about back to normal….the soup is going in the crockpot! An easy soup – just open the cans and pour it in, heat it up and eat it!
I really hate days like that. I lay in bed thinking of all the stuff I should be up and doing. But I’m glad I'm retired so I don’t have to think about getting up to go to work or be productive. I can be just as lazy and miserable as I want to be!
Monday morning I needed a sweater at 54 degrees and sunny. Felt some better than the day before but still not ready to wander from home. My diet consisted of bland mash potatoes and boiled macaroni – YUMMY! Got really brave Monday afternoon and melted a little cheese on the macaroni!
TUESDAY was another 52 degree sunny morning. I was feeling much better. Definitely time for me to get back to cookin' and makin’ soups!
I miss emailing with my sister during the day. She is off to a seminar. But she called while I was out shaking the ‘sickies’ off of me.
Was time to make a trip out to pick up some of the essentials, doggie training pads and stuff to make some soup.
Summer must have arrived. It made it to 90 degrees by mid afternoon and at 8PM it was still 88 degrees at 8 PM!
It may be Cinco De Mayo, but I think I'll stay away from the Mexican food for another day!!
Woke to 63 a sunny degrees. By mid afternoon I had the air conditioner on and was trying to push the 90+ degree heat out of this tin can I live in. I picked the hottest day of the year (so far) to do laundry! Poor planning on my part. But it is the first day I’ve felt like doing much of anything. I think I’m just about back to normal….the soup is going in the crockpot! An easy soup – just open the cans and pour it in, heat it up and eat it!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Two Quick Recipes!
PINK STUFF
1 small package Jello "red" gelatin
1 small container Cool Whip
8-oz cottage cheese
1 (8-oz can) crushed pineapple
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Optional - miniature marshmallows
Fold Jello packet into Cool Whip. Drain the pineapple VERY WELL and fold into Cool Whip mixture along with the cottage cheese and nuts. Cover and store in refrigerator until cold and set.
I have also made “orange stuff’ with mandarin oranges and orange Jello.
FROG EYE SALAD
1 small package vanilla instant pudding
1/2 box ancini de pepe
1 lb. can pineapple
1 lb. can fruit cocktail
1 small can mandarin oranges
Maraschino cherries
Cool Whip
Optional -- marshmallows, coconut
Mix pudding with 1 3/4 cups milk. Set aside. Cook acini de pepe. Drain, cool. Drain pineapple, fruit cocktail and oranges. Mix pudding and 1 cup Cool Whip. Add fruit and cherries. Add acini de pepe. Chill.
1 small package Jello "red" gelatin
1 small container Cool Whip
8-oz cottage cheese
1 (8-oz can) crushed pineapple
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Optional - miniature marshmallows
Fold Jello packet into Cool Whip. Drain the pineapple VERY WELL and fold into Cool Whip mixture along with the cottage cheese and nuts. Cover and store in refrigerator until cold and set.
I have also made “orange stuff’ with mandarin oranges and orange Jello.
FROG EYE SALAD
1 small package vanilla instant pudding
1/2 box ancini de pepe
1 lb. can pineapple
1 lb. can fruit cocktail
1 small can mandarin oranges
Maraschino cherries
Cool Whip
Optional -- marshmallows, coconut
Mix pudding with 1 3/4 cups milk. Set aside. Cook acini de pepe. Drain, cool. Drain pineapple, fruit cocktail and oranges. Mix pudding and 1 cup Cool Whip. Add fruit and cherries. Add acini de pepe. Chill.
April 25 - May 1 HAPPY MAY DAY!
Sunday April 25 Woke to 60 degrees and sunny; not too humid; not too windy! How did I luck out! Lunch with Johnnie and her family, then off to the Laundromat. Back to the Lunch with Johnnie the Laundromat routine for Sundays!
I'm thinking of getting an internet radio (not satellite). From what I've read, I'll need my own wifi or something. I need to talk to a computer guru. It all sounds ‘foreign’ to me. But I am definitely a radio person. Sometimes I can't even remember to turn on the TV for the news!
Monday was another sunny day. 54 degrees, still having to drag out a sweater in the morning! But sometime in June, July, August, I'll wish it was cool enough to drag out a sweater in the morning.
My closet rod fell. I hadn't been in the closet since I got here, had plenty of clothes out to wear so didn't need to open the closet door. When I went to put my laundry away, the whole rod, all the clothes, on the floor. That shelf is just not sturdy enough to support a rod that long. I had put some extra support hooks in, but they pulled out. The shelf above isn't much thicker than paneling and the supports hook into that shelving. In the meantime, my clothes are all on the bed. Doesn't give Li'lBit, Holly and me much sleeping space so I really needed to get that taken care of right away.
Didn't take much to fix it. Just standing on my head to get the screws in! Added a support board. I used my battery operated drill to pre-drill the holes and a ratchet screw driver to screw them in, now, just how lazy is THAT! I'm such a handy-man!
BUT, I'm still carrying way too many clothes. Will take some time to sort some out and give them to Brenda, she can always find someone that can use them. I don't "dress up" much so one pair of slacks and a nice shirt is all I need! I guess I'm just a social butterfly with jeans & t-shirt folks.
I do need to figure a place for my towels. I had them in one of those hanging things that goes across a closet rod and that was a lot of weight on the one end. Time to dig out a couple of those plastic drawers I have stashed in the ‘basement.”
Met Brenda for ice tea at Dairy Queen. She had a patient cancel this afternoon so we met for a visit! Nice treat after being cramped up in the closet.
Wednesday, 61 degrees and sunny! YIPPEE!! Happy Birthday Helen. I’m tellin’ ya – if I knew I was gonna live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself! Famous Last Words!
Came in from Johnnie's last nite and there was a nice card on my steps under a flower pot. Brenda's mom had stopped by and left it. She never forgets. Guess that is just one of those "mother' things!
Alissa called, my only niece. I’m soooo proud of her. Her birthday is April 21 – so we are almost ‘twins’ – separated by about 39 years!
Met Lou Bright and his wife for a late lunch at Ranchers. Love their hamburgers on sourdough buns. Then, about 5:30, Brenda and her nieces and daughter took me to my favorite Mexican place for supper. They even supplied a chocolate birthday cake and a funny birthday card. Leave it to the girls! When I opened it there was a recording of dogs barking Happy Birthday. Just doesn't get much better than that! It’s always a good birthday when you don’t have to bake your own birthday cake!
April 29th, dreary, windy, gusts to 50 mph -- glad I’m not on the road towing this 5er! At least we had some rain to settle the dust and the pollen. A good day to stay inside and mess with the computer!
Picked up my repaired computer yesterday and spent most of Thursday reinstalling some smaller programs I use like the weatherbug and my print-key program. Also the anti-virus and MS office programs. So that kept me busy for awhile!
Put a brisket in the crock pot. I'm so hungry for brisket but don't want to get out the grill. The crock pot is the lazy way out! I was heart-broken when I pulled back into Gatesville and found that my favorite BBQ wagon was gone! The owner retired. The Nerve Of HIM! He left me without my favorite BBQ and beans!!!
The last day of April, 74 degrees, windy, dreary. Been quite windy for a couple of days. At least it is blowing the pollen out of the air, but stirring up the dust. A little rain would settle the dust. Have the dehumidifier going, 88% humidity today!
Didn’t sleep too good last nite. Kept waking up smelling that brisket in the crock pot; hungry all nite!
Saturday May 1 – HAPPY MAY DAY! Some great childhood memories of making May baskets out of the old wall paper sample books, filling them with flowers and sweets and taking them to friends. I remember the May Pole dance at school. Fun Times!
Had another storm (but no hail) come thru last nite. Just lasted a couple of hours. This morning the air is 'heavy' but cool and the pollen and dust have been washed out again! YIPPEE. Last storm my hanging baskets were really battered by hail. Hope they come back...if not, I'll replant them when I get to Iowa.
Finally got my 'automatic' roof vent to work. It's such a pain in the butt, 'cuz I have to bring in the ladder so I can get up close enough to the ceiling to push and pull the buttons and switches. Now that I have it set, it's good for the summer, I can control it by the thermostat. I hate climbing on ladders...just too old, too fat and the knees don't work.
Cindy stopped by with a horribly sinful chocolate cake. I think it is 90% dark fudge frosting filled with pecans! A spoonful at a time is enough for a ‘chocolate high!’ AND, some Pink Stuff. I absolutely love Pink Stuff. Never heard of it ‘til I moved to TX but the fluffy salad with pineapple is so yummy!
Ran into some difficulties with getting oxygen thru Lincare - or maybe the problem continues to be VA since they work with a local oxygen supplier. Guess I'll just wait until I get to Iowa and see what I can work out up there. GEEZ, if it wasn't for the weather and medical garbage, I wouldn't have anything to bitch about! Life is Good and I AM Blessed!
I'm thinking of getting an internet radio (not satellite). From what I've read, I'll need my own wifi or something. I need to talk to a computer guru. It all sounds ‘foreign’ to me. But I am definitely a radio person. Sometimes I can't even remember to turn on the TV for the news!
Monday was another sunny day. 54 degrees, still having to drag out a sweater in the morning! But sometime in June, July, August, I'll wish it was cool enough to drag out a sweater in the morning.
My closet rod fell. I hadn't been in the closet since I got here, had plenty of clothes out to wear so didn't need to open the closet door. When I went to put my laundry away, the whole rod, all the clothes, on the floor. That shelf is just not sturdy enough to support a rod that long. I had put some extra support hooks in, but they pulled out. The shelf above isn't much thicker than paneling and the supports hook into that shelving. In the meantime, my clothes are all on the bed. Doesn't give Li'lBit, Holly and me much sleeping space so I really needed to get that taken care of right away.
Didn't take much to fix it. Just standing on my head to get the screws in! Added a support board. I used my battery operated drill to pre-drill the holes and a ratchet screw driver to screw them in, now, just how lazy is THAT! I'm such a handy-man!
BUT, I'm still carrying way too many clothes. Will take some time to sort some out and give them to Brenda, she can always find someone that can use them. I don't "dress up" much so one pair of slacks and a nice shirt is all I need! I guess I'm just a social butterfly with jeans & t-shirt folks.
I do need to figure a place for my towels. I had them in one of those hanging things that goes across a closet rod and that was a lot of weight on the one end. Time to dig out a couple of those plastic drawers I have stashed in the ‘basement.”
Met Brenda for ice tea at Dairy Queen. She had a patient cancel this afternoon so we met for a visit! Nice treat after being cramped up in the closet.
Wednesday, 61 degrees and sunny! YIPPEE!! Happy Birthday Helen. I’m tellin’ ya – if I knew I was gonna live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself! Famous Last Words!
Came in from Johnnie's last nite and there was a nice card on my steps under a flower pot. Brenda's mom had stopped by and left it. She never forgets. Guess that is just one of those "mother' things!
Alissa called, my only niece. I’m soooo proud of her. Her birthday is April 21 – so we are almost ‘twins’ – separated by about 39 years!
Met Lou Bright and his wife for a late lunch at Ranchers. Love their hamburgers on sourdough buns. Then, about 5:30, Brenda and her nieces and daughter took me to my favorite Mexican place for supper. They even supplied a chocolate birthday cake and a funny birthday card. Leave it to the girls! When I opened it there was a recording of dogs barking Happy Birthday. Just doesn't get much better than that! It’s always a good birthday when you don’t have to bake your own birthday cake!
April 29th, dreary, windy, gusts to 50 mph -- glad I’m not on the road towing this 5er! At least we had some rain to settle the dust and the pollen. A good day to stay inside and mess with the computer!
Picked up my repaired computer yesterday and spent most of Thursday reinstalling some smaller programs I use like the weatherbug and my print-key program. Also the anti-virus and MS office programs. So that kept me busy for awhile!
Put a brisket in the crock pot. I'm so hungry for brisket but don't want to get out the grill. The crock pot is the lazy way out! I was heart-broken when I pulled back into Gatesville and found that my favorite BBQ wagon was gone! The owner retired. The Nerve Of HIM! He left me without my favorite BBQ and beans!!!
The last day of April, 74 degrees, windy, dreary. Been quite windy for a couple of days. At least it is blowing the pollen out of the air, but stirring up the dust. A little rain would settle the dust. Have the dehumidifier going, 88% humidity today!
Didn’t sleep too good last nite. Kept waking up smelling that brisket in the crock pot; hungry all nite!
Saturday May 1 – HAPPY MAY DAY! Some great childhood memories of making May baskets out of the old wall paper sample books, filling them with flowers and sweets and taking them to friends. I remember the May Pole dance at school. Fun Times!
Had another storm (but no hail) come thru last nite. Just lasted a couple of hours. This morning the air is 'heavy' but cool and the pollen and dust have been washed out again! YIPPEE. Last storm my hanging baskets were really battered by hail. Hope they come back...if not, I'll replant them when I get to Iowa.
Finally got my 'automatic' roof vent to work. It's such a pain in the butt, 'cuz I have to bring in the ladder so I can get up close enough to the ceiling to push and pull the buttons and switches. Now that I have it set, it's good for the summer, I can control it by the thermostat. I hate climbing on ladders...just too old, too fat and the knees don't work.
Cindy stopped by with a horribly sinful chocolate cake. I think it is 90% dark fudge frosting filled with pecans! A spoonful at a time is enough for a ‘chocolate high!’ AND, some Pink Stuff. I absolutely love Pink Stuff. Never heard of it ‘til I moved to TX but the fluffy salad with pineapple is so yummy!
Ran into some difficulties with getting oxygen thru Lincare - or maybe the problem continues to be VA since they work with a local oxygen supplier. Guess I'll just wait until I get to Iowa and see what I can work out up there. GEEZ, if it wasn't for the weather and medical garbage, I wouldn't have anything to bitch about! Life is Good and I AM Blessed!
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