Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
That's life February 22, 2010
Went to church this morning and had lunch at La Fiesta - a third different location - with Melody.
Played Rummikub and watched the end of Ransom of Red Chief. It was really funny. Christopher Lloyd and other great actors.
Katelyn wanted to try one more time at canoing and cycling. I finally won at canoing.
I left around 3 for a tour around Sequoah Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife was pretty lacking. I photographed mallards, a few birds nests and a large flock of (I think) snow geese. I was a bit far away to know for sure. When I saw the flock I got a bit excited thinking it might be snow geese, but not getting close was disappointing. I need to put binoculars in the car. There were some large black birds with them. I also saw 2 or three hawks. Too far away to photograph or identify.
Arrived in Muskogee around 6:30. Watched Olympics. I can't believe how fast the downhill skiiers go and how vertical on their ski blades they get. Amazing!
The ice dancing was beautiful for the most part except the Russian dancers. I thought they were hideous. Aboriginal dancers, indeed. They were more mocking than dancing.
Played Rummikub and watched the end of Ransom of Red Chief. It was really funny. Christopher Lloyd and other great actors.
Katelyn wanted to try one more time at canoing and cycling. I finally won at canoing.
I left around 3 for a tour around Sequoah Wildlife Refuge. Wildlife was pretty lacking. I photographed mallards, a few birds nests and a large flock of (I think) snow geese. I was a bit far away to know for sure. When I saw the flock I got a bit excited thinking it might be snow geese, but not getting close was disappointing. I need to put binoculars in the car. There were some large black birds with them. I also saw 2 or three hawks. Too far away to photograph or identify.
Arrived in Muskogee around 6:30. Watched Olympics. I can't believe how fast the downhill skiiers go and how vertical on their ski blades they get. Amazing!
The ice dancing was beautiful for the most part except the Russian dancers. I thought they were hideous. Aboriginal dancers, indeed. They were more mocking than dancing.
That's life February 17-20, 2010
Arkansas. Katelyn coaxed me onto the trampoline. It was quite unsettling as it should be since it is a trampoline. I held onto the netting and bounced up and down. Possibly I could have gone into the middle if I had been alone. Katelyn and I jumped in opposite bounces, when she was up I was down and I thought for sure I'd fall.
Corban is so sweet. Likes to play on the floor with all his toys and of course trys to put them all in his mouth. Seems to enjoy classical music. He quiets right down when it begins. He even fell asleep while I was holding him and swaying to the music, but woke up when I put him in his bed.
Lance is doing well drawing and working with Photoshop. I gave him a newer version.
For his birthday on the 16th, Jeff, Amy and I gave him a digital camera. It was supposed to have arrived on the 20th, but didn't get there. I wish it had, but I'm sure he'll be able to figure it out. A good camera class would be a big help.
Watching "Keeping up Appearances" - it is so hysterical.
I don't miss TV except when I see my favorite series while in a hotel. There's always Netflix.
Back to Arkansas - Watched Beverly Hillbillies. They are as funny as I remember. I recommended Green Acres to them. I always liked that show.
Friday, we went roller skating. Corban slept through alot of it and then got up to smile at everyone. I was surprised that I didn't fall, however I paid for it on Saturday. My knee was killing me. I discovered that when we went on a Nature hike at the Huckabee Center. Craig showed me several deer rubbings on pine trees, deer nibbling and prints. I would never have noticed them.
I thought I was going to leave Saturday, but stayed over till Sunday afternoon. Went to church and Melody was there. She's thinking of becoming a foster parent. So is Karen. I wonder how this will turn out.
My house sitting person is due back sooner than expected, he hurt his back.
I remembered the other WII games - bowling - I scored 108. It was rather fun. I didn't get to try golf. I watched Craig and Lance fence. I don't think I could do that.
Kately liked the Resort Flying where you flew your plane around an island looking for tourist spots. I thought I might be sick watching and trying to shoot down balloons but it wasn't so bad.
Corban is so sweet. Likes to play on the floor with all his toys and of course trys to put them all in his mouth. Seems to enjoy classical music. He quiets right down when it begins. He even fell asleep while I was holding him and swaying to the music, but woke up when I put him in his bed.
Lance is doing well drawing and working with Photoshop. I gave him a newer version.
For his birthday on the 16th, Jeff, Amy and I gave him a digital camera. It was supposed to have arrived on the 20th, but didn't get there. I wish it had, but I'm sure he'll be able to figure it out. A good camera class would be a big help.
Watching "Keeping up Appearances" - it is so hysterical.
I don't miss TV except when I see my favorite series while in a hotel. There's always Netflix.
Back to Arkansas - Watched Beverly Hillbillies. They are as funny as I remember. I recommended Green Acres to them. I always liked that show.
Friday, we went roller skating. Corban slept through alot of it and then got up to smile at everyone. I was surprised that I didn't fall, however I paid for it on Saturday. My knee was killing me. I discovered that when we went on a Nature hike at the Huckabee Center. Craig showed me several deer rubbings on pine trees, deer nibbling and prints. I would never have noticed them.
I thought I was going to leave Saturday, but stayed over till Sunday afternoon. Went to church and Melody was there. She's thinking of becoming a foster parent. So is Karen. I wonder how this will turn out.
My house sitting person is due back sooner than expected, he hurt his back.
I remembered the other WII games - bowling - I scored 108. It was rather fun. I didn't get to try golf. I watched Craig and Lance fence. I don't think I could do that.
Kately liked the Resort Flying where you flew your plane around an island looking for tourist spots. I thought I might be sick watching and trying to shoot down balloons but it wasn't so bad.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
That's life February 16, 2010
Arkansas - wasn't sure I was going to get here. Sunday evening, I was too tired and with a storm coming in, I didn't want to chance it in the dark. Left Monday around 10 hoping to miss the impending blanket of 6-8" of snow. Getting out of Ohio was iffy. I began to wonder if it was a good idea. Many single cars off the road in a ditch, one large RV type trailer behind a truck was in the ditch. Didn't appear anyone was hurt in any of them. It was icy and windy and more snow was coming in. Once past Richmond conditions improved and past Plainfield the snow had diminished considerably.
I wrote a few notes as I sat in traffic slow down for vehicles off the road. I'll collect them from the car and add them here.
Stayed overnight in St. Roberts near Ft. Leonard Wood. It had been a long day.
Uneventful trip into Fort Smith except for listening to Humpback whale song by Jodi Piccoult. It is so very disjointed and I think full of errors. She appears not to have done much research. Poison ivy at Gila Bend Arizona?? Checking. Checked and it appears that they do have poison ivy. What a surprise.
Got to McKenzie's around noon and was greeted by everyone. Lance is so big, Kately so pretty and Corban so adorable. I got to hold him lots and I'll add pictures.
Went to La Fiesta for dinner to celebrate Lance's 15th birthday. We nearly had the place to ourselves. Lance was serenaded and wore a gigantic sombrero for the occasion. Lance received his 10 point buck head from his parents. It is quite a majestic trophy. It was a majestic animal.
Katelyn and Lance introduced me to WII resort. I cycled and canoed. A good bit of exercise with both.
I wrote a few notes as I sat in traffic slow down for vehicles off the road. I'll collect them from the car and add them here.
Stayed overnight in St. Roberts near Ft. Leonard Wood. It had been a long day.
Uneventful trip into Fort Smith except for listening to Humpback whale song by Jodi Piccoult. It is so very disjointed and I think full of errors. She appears not to have done much research. Poison ivy at Gila Bend Arizona?? Checking. Checked and it appears that they do have poison ivy. What a surprise.
Got to McKenzie's around noon and was greeted by everyone. Lance is so big, Kately so pretty and Corban so adorable. I got to hold him lots and I'll add pictures.
Went to La Fiesta for dinner to celebrate Lance's 15th birthday. We nearly had the place to ourselves. Lance was serenaded and wore a gigantic sombrero for the occasion. Lance received his 10 point buck head from his parents. It is quite a majestic trophy. It was a majestic animal.
Katelyn and Lance introduced me to WII resort. I cycled and canoed. A good bit of exercise with both.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
That's life February 14, 2010
Weather is making it difficult to make my journey to Arkansas. I don't really have a time frame except that Craig and Loretta don't want me to stay more than 4 days, Febr 15-19. However, most of the 15th is taken up by travel which means I'm only there for 3 days. I did ask if I could just hang around their house over the weekend if they are busy doing something. I really would like to continue scanning pictures.
We'll see when I get there.
Back to the weather - 5-7 inches of snow is forecast for tomorrow, but not much beyond central Ohio. I think I'll check everything in the morning. No doubt the snow trucks are busy as we speak.
It will make a long day, but I prepared by getting several stories from the library.
Annalise is so funny. She sings all the time, making up verses and endings.
Trying to get together with folks in OK on the 27th. Not sure everyone wants to stay over at the Residence Inn. It may be Gaye, Kay and I.
Also trying to arrange a gathering of Eagles for September in Mystic CT. I hope it works out since the cruise was a bust.
Oh, Happy Valentines Day!!
Joined the Killeen Alumni Assoc. hoping to find Pete Bliss. He's about the only one I remember other than the unmentionable. Oh yes, there's also John Williams and another guy that I would only remember his name if I had the yearbook in front of me. That year was not a good one.
I was scanning Vilseck pictures today and one was of Carlton. My tummy did a little flip as I looked at his picture. Flame still burns. He was very special to me. It's one of those things that you really regret - why didn't we continue to write. I think I was so melancholy and lost, I didn't know what to do.
We'll see when I get there.
Back to the weather - 5-7 inches of snow is forecast for tomorrow, but not much beyond central Ohio. I think I'll check everything in the morning. No doubt the snow trucks are busy as we speak.
It will make a long day, but I prepared by getting several stories from the library.
Annalise is so funny. She sings all the time, making up verses and endings.
Trying to get together with folks in OK on the 27th. Not sure everyone wants to stay over at the Residence Inn. It may be Gaye, Kay and I.
Also trying to arrange a gathering of Eagles for September in Mystic CT. I hope it works out since the cruise was a bust.
Oh, Happy Valentines Day!!
Joined the Killeen Alumni Assoc. hoping to find Pete Bliss. He's about the only one I remember other than the unmentionable. Oh yes, there's also John Williams and another guy that I would only remember his name if I had the yearbook in front of me. That year was not a good one.
I was scanning Vilseck pictures today and one was of Carlton. My tummy did a little flip as I looked at his picture. Flame still burns. He was very special to me. It's one of those things that you really regret - why didn't we continue to write. I think I was so melancholy and lost, I didn't know what to do.
Friday, February 12, 2010
That's life February 12, 2010
Short notes tonight. Drove the Subaur to CARS for a windshield wiper repair and walked home. Only about 1/2 mile, but the sidewalks were covered with snow globs from snowplows.
Clay class - just glazed my work and spoke with Donna about retirement plans. She mentioned Executive Women's Golf Association - might sign up.
Took Simon for haircut - he gets so unhappy when his routine is broken - what routine - staying home.
Went to Larson's to get a set of policemen with his allowance. He's purchasing on advanced payments.
Simon and I walked over to get the car. We pretended we were Bear Grylls (Man vs. Wild) as we traversed over the Himilayas and up Mt Everest.
Annalise is so cute. She loves her Princess dolls. Wants to watch Cinderella (or any Princess story), play Cinderella and read Cinderella, all at the same time. Such a cute sweet voice. Talks up a storm now. Very adult words in a little tiny voice.
Yesterday - went head first over the armless chair. Scared me to death. I turned around in time to see the dive and direct hit on the floor. She cried quite alot. Then wanted to recreate it!!! Amy was at the doctor's.
Later in the evening she went diving for the chair again and rolled off it onto the floor. Mom moved the chair and Annalise was unhappy. She wanted to move it back as part of her obstacle course!!
Clay class - just glazed my work and spoke with Donna about retirement plans. She mentioned Executive Women's Golf Association - might sign up.
Took Simon for haircut - he gets so unhappy when his routine is broken - what routine - staying home.
Went to Larson's to get a set of policemen with his allowance. He's purchasing on advanced payments.
Simon and I walked over to get the car. We pretended we were Bear Grylls (Man vs. Wild) as we traversed over the Himilayas and up Mt Everest.
Annalise is so cute. She loves her Princess dolls. Wants to watch Cinderella (or any Princess story), play Cinderella and read Cinderella, all at the same time. Such a cute sweet voice. Talks up a storm now. Very adult words in a little tiny voice.
Yesterday - went head first over the armless chair. Scared me to death. I turned around in time to see the dive and direct hit on the floor. She cried quite alot. Then wanted to recreate it!!! Amy was at the doctor's.
Later in the evening she went diving for the chair again and rolled off it onto the floor. Mom moved the chair and Annalise was unhappy. She wanted to move it back as part of her obstacle course!!
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
That's life February 9, 2010
February already! It's been more than a week since I wrote. So many things have happened, mostly small ones but memorable. I need to write something every night!!
Annalise and I went to Panera this morning before school, but we still got there late because of the new snow falling. Angela thinks Annalise should get there earlier. It is hard to fight with her about time!!
Speaking of time, I find it is the hardest part of my life to adjust. However, I think I'm getting better. My insides don't go in knots when other people are late or behind schedule. Working with Harvey helped that abit! He was perpetually sliding in just in time. That drives me crazy.
I feel like the White Rabbit or Bilbo and Gollum - Time, Time, Time - I'm late, I'm late, I'm late!!
Simon listened to the Bur Oak Chronicles story and made suggestions. He did like it.
More snow today, I wonder how much. I leave for Arkansas on the 15th. I need to get Lance's birthday gift.
Annalise and I went to Panera this morning before school, but we still got there late because of the new snow falling. Angela thinks Annalise should get there earlier. It is hard to fight with her about time!!
Speaking of time, I find it is the hardest part of my life to adjust. However, I think I'm getting better. My insides don't go in knots when other people are late or behind schedule. Working with Harvey helped that abit! He was perpetually sliding in just in time. That drives me crazy.
I feel like the White Rabbit or Bilbo and Gollum - Time, Time, Time - I'm late, I'm late, I'm late!!
Simon listened to the Bur Oak Chronicles story and made suggestions. He did like it.
More snow today, I wonder how much. I leave for Arkansas on the 15th. I need to get Lance's birthday gift.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
That's life February 2, 2010
Sitting at Panera waiting for Annalise to finish school. She was not too thrilled to leave her playing at home, so we bribed her with going to see Rosie at BN.
Hopefully Amy and Simon will have a good school day. If the weather warms up, we're going to collect oak samples for an art project. It seems if there's an art component attached to something, Simon is willing.
Boy the house is seeming more and more cramped. Jeff, Amy and Simon went to 2 Open Houses on Sunday but neither had promise.
Monday was eventful- I needed to check out Mr Carson's plants, mail, bird feeders, etc., so Simon and I stopped by. The alarm had been set and I tried to disarm it, but I ended up sending a message to the alarm company. He didn't leave me the password, so I explained everything and gave them my name, thinking all was well. We proceeded to water the geranimiums, empty the overflowing mailbox and head outside for the feeders when who should appear in the driveway!!! - not Santa, but a Columbus policeman! Boy was I surprised. I explained everything and I believe he thought I was harmless, but said he wouldn't file a false alarm ticket this time!!
We left without resetting the alarm! I'll contact Mr. Carson about the correct entry codes!
A good thing though- Simon and I went over to Toys R Us to spend the allowance money that was burning in his pocket! He has gotten into playing with Playmobil and wanted the Warrior Ship, but Toys R Us didn't have it, so I called Larson's and they had it in their storage, and would have it by the afternoon. Joy rained in Mudville!!
Hopefully Amy and Simon will have a good school day. If the weather warms up, we're going to collect oak samples for an art project. It seems if there's an art component attached to something, Simon is willing.
Boy the house is seeming more and more cramped. Jeff, Amy and Simon went to 2 Open Houses on Sunday but neither had promise.
Monday was eventful- I needed to check out Mr Carson's plants, mail, bird feeders, etc., so Simon and I stopped by. The alarm had been set and I tried to disarm it, but I ended up sending a message to the alarm company. He didn't leave me the password, so I explained everything and gave them my name, thinking all was well. We proceeded to water the geranimiums, empty the overflowing mailbox and head outside for the feeders when who should appear in the driveway!!! - not Santa, but a Columbus policeman! Boy was I surprised. I explained everything and I believe he thought I was harmless, but said he wouldn't file a false alarm ticket this time!!
We left without resetting the alarm! I'll contact Mr. Carson about the correct entry codes!
A good thing though- Simon and I went over to Toys R Us to spend the allowance money that was burning in his pocket! He has gotten into playing with Playmobil and wanted the Warrior Ship, but Toys R Us didn't have it, so I called Larson's and they had it in their storage, and would have it by the afternoon. Joy rained in Mudville!!
Time to pick up Annalise. I'll finish this later.
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