Stuff

Hey, all!  I hope you're all well and happy!  Things are good here.  We're just busy keeping up with things.

Our power went out Tuesday afternoon.  I have no idea why, the weather was calm.  Anyway, our generator came on right away and all was well.  Or so I thought.  I had had the dryer running when the outage started.  Even though we're supposed to be able to run everything with our whole-house generator, I thought I'd wait until the power was back on and the generator was off before I restarted the dryer.  Evidently when the outage hit it did something to the dryer and it hasn't worked right since.  The guy comes on Monday to look at it.  In the meantime the shower rod in the smaller bathroom is full of hanging wet clothes that are drying in there.  I considered putting everything in the baskets and going to the Laundromat.  Then I considered washing things here and going there to dry.  And then I decided that neither of those options really appealed to me.  So I just washed here and hung things up to dry.  I really wish we could have a clothes line.  There would be sheets out there right now!

Our weather is still hot and humid.  We had some rain during the night and supposedly it was a cool front coming through, but it is definitely not a lot cooler today. 

Golfer got the yard work done and even did some extra clean-up at the far back of  our yard.  We have not gotten the estimate from the landscaper yet for the problem area.

I finished a good book by Dorothea Benton Frank - Porch Lights.   I am working my way through her books.  She writes about an area that I like, the Carolina Low Country.  I like to read books that take place in areas where I have been.  More interesting!

Golfer and I went to see Arnold's new movie, "Terminator Genisys".  Very good.  Arnold looks great!

I am trying to be patient with the healing scar tissue tear in my leg, but some days are easier than others.  It will feel better and I'll think "oh, I can do such and such" and then I end up being more uncomfortable.  So I am trying to do better.

Stay safe and have a good weekend!

Happy Birthday, BeyB!

Love you!  xoxo

Content

As we get to the end of July, all is well.  Life is good.

Here's a picture of our back yard.

We had a landscaper come this morning to talk to us about a problem area farther back on the other side of the yard.  Nothing wants to grow there, not even grass.  He had some good ideas and will be getting a plan and an estimate ready for us.   

It's cloudy and threatening rain any time.  And it's a bit cooler today, not a good pool day for me.  Maybe tomorrow.  :)

All of the morning chores are done and I am heading off to read a good book. 

Stay safe!

Just a Thought

Are you familiar with this old Southern saying?

"Every family has some crazy in it.  Most folks hide the crazy away in a dark room and don't let 'em out.  Not in the South.  We put a bow or hat on their head and set 'em on the front porch with a glass of cold tea."

Yep!

But I think it's time for a few people to maybe put a locked gate across those porch steps.

Stay safe!

Hey!

Well.  We're in the second half of July now.  It has been HOT and HUMID here, with heat advisories and occasional storms.  The usual Summer stuff.

Time moves on.  Some of the stores have their Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations out.  Hallmark has their Christmas ornaments on display.  Back to school sales are going on.  Seems like everything is bunched up together.

The family is doing well.  School will start the first week in August for Boxer and Bloomer in Georgia.  Boxer will be starting Middle school.  It will be different having them in different schools, riding different buses.  BeyB goes back the day after Labor Day to start her senior year of high school and start some nursing classes at the same time.  Cutie Girl has a couple  years yet before it all starts for her.

Golfer has been playing golf and trying to stay comfortable while doing it.  Some days it's brutal out on the course.  He doesn't complain, of course, but I can tell.

As for me, I go to the pool early in the day, several times a week and get to the "Y" a couple times for the machines.  The rest of my time is spent with doing things around the house and in the yard.  I had to see my orthopedic doctor for a new pain/ache in my right leg.  I was rather worried.  Turns out I over-did things a little with the yard work and house work and tore some scar tissue in there.  He says it will get better on its own and I should take it easy and slow down a little.  The knee joint looks good!  I am relieved.  While I was answering his questions and telling him what all I had been doing I got the impression perhaps a  lot of his patients aren't too active.  Not that I'm super active, but I do like to get things done!

So, here we are.  Life is good.  Stay safe!

Sounds Like a Wonderful Political Platform

A friend sent this to us.  I don't know anything about the man who wrote this essay, but I would have to seriously consider voting for him if he ran for office.  He is telling the truth!

The following has been attributed to Lewis Napper, a Jackson, Mississippi computer programmer. 

He didn't expect his essay -- a tart 10-point list of "rights" Americans don't have -- to become an Internet legend.

'We the sensible people of the United States, in an attempt to  help everyone get along, restore some semblance of justice, avoid more riots, keep our nation safe, promote positive behavior, and secure the blessings of debt-free liberty to ourselves and our great-great-great-grandchildren, hereby try one more time to ordain and establish some common sense guidelines for the terminally whiny, guilt ridden, delusional. We hold these truths to be self evident: that a whole lot of people are confused by the Bill of  Rights and are so dim they require a Bill of NON-Rights.'

ARTICLE I:
You do not have the right to a new car, big screen TV, or any other form of wealth.. More power to you if you can legally acquire them, but no one is guaranteeing  anything.

ARTICLE II:
You do not have the right to never be offended. This country is based on freedom, and that means freedom for everyone -- not  just you! You may leave the room, turn the channel, express a different opinion, etc.; but the world is full of dummies, and probably always will  be.

ARTICLE III:
You do not have the right to be free from harm. If you stick a screwdriver in your eye, learn to be more careful; do not expect the tool manufacturer to make you and all your relatives independently wealthy.

ARTICLE  IV:
You do not have the right to free food and housing. Americans are the most charitable people to be found, and will gladly help anyone in need, but we are quickly growing weary of subsidizing generation after generation of professional couch potatoes who  achieve nothing more than the creation of another generation of professional couch potatoes.

ARTICLE V:
You do not have the right to free health care. That would be nice, but from the looks of public housing, we're just not interested in public health care.

ARTICLE  VI:
You do not have the right to physically harm other people. If you kidnap, rape, intentionally maim, or kill someone, don't be surprised if the rest of us want to see you get the blue juice.

ARTICLE  VII:
You do not have the right to the possessions of others. If you rob, cheat, or coerce away the goods or services of other citizens, don't be surprised if the rest of us get together and lock you away in a place where you still won't have the right to a big screen color TV or a life of leisure..

ARTICLE VIII:
You do not have the right to a job. All of us sure want you to have a job, and will gladly help you along in hard times, but we expect you to take advantage of the opportunities of education and vocational training laid before you to make yourself useful.

ARTICLE IX:
You do not have the right to happiness. Being an American means that you have the right to PURSUE happiness, which by the way, is a lot easier if you are unencumbered by an over abundance of idiotic laws created by those of you who were confused by the Bill  of Rights.

ARTICLE X:
This is an English speaking country. We don't care where you came from, English is our language. Learn it!

Lastly

ARTICLE  XI:
You do not have the right to change our country's history or heritage. This country was founded on the belief in one true God. And yet, you are given the freedom to believe in any religion, any faith, or no faith at all; with no fear of persecution. The phrase IN GOD WE TRUST is part of our heritage and history, sorry if you are uncomfortable with it.


If you  agree, share this with a friend. No, you don't have to, and nothing tragic will befall you if you don't. I  just think it's about time common sense is allowed to flourish. 

Stay safe, people!

Looking At Old Pictures

Golfer and Nurse J

Nurse J, Baby Bikini and me

Nurse J and Golfer having Winter fun in Germany

Golfer and me with our party faces.  We cleaned up well!

All of us a few years ago in Myrtle Beach.

 Been feeling nostalgic lately.  How time flies!

Stay safe!

Happy Birthday, Bikini!

Love you!  xoxoxo

For Friends. You Know Who You Are. :)

The first known wine was created in China in 7000 B.C.

Just a piece of trivia.  :)

Stay safe!

Some Memories

Golfer recently found a news article about "home".  Bethlehem Township, Ohio, will be celebrating its bicentennial in 2016.  This area is in a quiet, rural area of Ohio.

I remember when the sesquicentennial of Navarre, Ohio, was celebrated in 1956.  Navarre was originally one of three towns - Navarre, Bethlehem, and Rochester.  In 1872, the three were combined into one town, Navarre.

I imagine that Bethlehem Township's Bicentennial might be similar to the sesquicentennial for Navarre.  I was  seven years old.  I remember Mom made us matching "old-time" dresses.  They were a dark rose print, with long full skirts, long sleeves, aprons, and matching bonnets.  Somewhere there is a picture of us taken in front of the house where we lived.  The only other thing I remember about the dresses was that they were hot!

There were games and a parade, and bands, and pot-luck dinners.  It was a fun time.

Navarre has changed over the years but some of the old buildings are still there.  It's still a quiet town on the river.  It was a great place to grow up.

Stay safe!

Just Hello!

I  hope everyone had a nice holiday and didn't do anything stupid like some of the professional football players.  You'd think they were old enough to know better!

Anyway, we had a nice quiet holiday.  We don't try to go to see fireworks because of the crowds and traffic.  Besides, this year there was rain.

It's been hot and muggy here.  We've had storms several evenings.  It got to 99 and 78% humidity today.  Ick.

Golfer got out early and did the yard work.  I got to the Commissary and then did some things around the house.  All is well.

I have mentioned that we had to get a new computer.  Everything was great until about a week ago when the printer quit working.  Actually, it stopped printing from the computer.  It would still print from my phone!  Go figure!  Golfer spent some time un-installing and re-installing and talking to it, but no luck.  So we went and bought a new one.  It is awesome!  It prints from the computer, our phones, and my tablet.  It also notifies HP when we need ink and they send it.  There is a small monthly fee for that, but we figured it out and it's less expensive than us going to buy ink.  AND..... it has its own email address.  You know, for those times when we just really have to print something when we are away from home.  We just email whatever to the printer and out it comes.  Of course, that depends on if the printer is actually on!  Which might be a problem since we normally turn everything off if we're out of the house.  But still, what a feature!  Technology!  I do think that the furry kids might have issues with the printer just starting up on its own though.

The family is all well and busy.  BeyB had her Senior pictures taken this week.  Can't wait to see them!

Stay safe!

Happy Fourth of July!

Remember those who have served to keep our freedom. Have a great day and stay safe!

Happy 4th of July Weekend!

It is now Thursday, the day before the "observed" holiday of Friday, July 3rd, for July 4th.  Confused?  Whether you are a purist and want the holiday observed on its actual date or just a free thinker and say bring  it on, have a great weekend!

What it boils down to is a nice three day weekend for a Summer holiday.  Enjoy!

Here is the state of things in our area.  The day before the official holiday had an early over six-mile back-up on the HRBT.  (Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel).  This in itself is not unusual.  But we know there's more to come.  Just a regular Friday brings traffic woes around here; back-ups, accidents, break-downs, idiot drivers, bridge lifts, lane closures, etc.

It is hot and around 75% humidity.  The air is very hazy.  There was a news report last evening talking about smoke that has come down from Canada.  I had not heard about the big fires up there, but their smoke caught on to the jet stream and is spread out along our coast now.  There are thunderstorms and heavy rain predicted for our area.  They make a point of saying it won't be constant, it will be hit or miss.  Makes for interesting planning.

Golfer got out and mowed the grass early this morning.  I went out and did some clean-up.  We're watching Cutie Girl this evening for a few hours.  Golfer does have some golf rounds scheduled for the weekend, but that all depends on the weather.  Anything I  have planned to cook can be done either on the grill or inside, so we're all set.

Have a great holiday and stay safe!

Beach Joy

Bikini is on vacation.  She took this picture.  It makes me feel good.  I hope she isn't upset that I'm sharing it.  :)

Stay safe!

What a Long Day!

Did you survive the extra long day on June 30th?  Did you notice?  Did it wear you out?

June 30th was the day that a "leap second" was added so everything would be in sync!

All is well with the world now.  BTW - I have never heard of such a thing as a "leap second".  :)

Stay safe!