Fall

It's starting to feel a little bit more like Fall here.  It was 51 when we got up this morning.  

Hurricane Ian is causing a lot of trouble and damage.  Good luck to everyone in his path.  As for us, we are supposed to start having rain tomorrow afternoon through next Wednesday, if we can believe the forecast.  I already knew it was going to rain this weekend though.  It almost always rains and/or storms on the weekend of the Community yard sale, and the Newport News Fall Festival!  And then events are either rescheduled or cancelled.

I'm trying to keep up with things and have a couple extra cleaning projects planned for today.  The last couple days, I did some errands and got those out of the way.  The yard is still adjusting after the aeration and seeding and it doesn't get anything done out there until the new grass is up. 😊

Our girls and families are doing okay.  Everyone is busy.

Les is doing alright.  He's playing golf today.

I bought a couple pumpkins yesterday and Fall decorating is all done now. 🍂 This is in our back yard.  I haven't taken a picture of the porch yet, but will soon.

Take care of yourselves and stay safe.  Life is good.  God Bless America!

Interesting Sky

 

I'm not sure about that blue "line" that was up there this morning.

And on the topic of skies, I just figured out that the bright planet I've been seeing out the window toward the East in the evenings is Jupiter. 

Stay safe!  God Bless America!

This Is How It Is

I often have help when I am working at the computer.  This is what it looks like. 

Angus sometimes thinks it helps if he presses a key, or adjusts the monitor. 😊

Finnigan just likes to be close.  He checks/empties the toy basket and then naps. 😊  This basket is frequently flipped over and toys are spread out.

They are in these positions right now as I am writing, even though I took the pictures yesterday.

Our weather is quite pleasant right now.  It's sunny, 80, and there is a breeze.  I went out and filled the bird feeder, and picked up some lint and fuzz from the dryer vent cleaning.  The ladies that did the work picked up most, but it's been windy since then and some smaller bits had accumulated in the corner of the patio.  Our vent exits up on the roof.

Les is still getting better.  I wish it was going faster for him, but he is "up and functioning".  Actually, he's watching football on TV right now.  🏈

I did morning stuff and cooked our breakfast.  We watched a movie and read the paper.  I used the elliptical.  So, all in all, life is good.  Take care of yourselves and stay safe.  God Bless America!

Happy First Day of Fall!

 I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.

As far as the first day of Fall goes, it's been in the 90's and sunny here until just a little while ago.  The sky just opened up and we're in the midst of a downpour of hard rain.  This must be the beginning of the weather front they talked about on the news.  The forecast for tomorrow is for temperatures in the 60's!

Les has been pretty sick for several days but is on some antibiotics and is feeling better every day.  It's been a rough few days here.  He tested for Covid first thing and was negative, so that is good.

Speaking of Covid... we are scheduled to get our boosters next week.  We were supposed to get our flu shots last week, but Les got sick and before I could cancel, the pharmacy cancelled the shot clinic appointments.  My guess is that they were either short staffed or short supply.  But we will get those after we get the Covid boosters.  

Otherwise, I have had my annual mammogram.  All is well there.  I had the 3D one this time.

Our yard was aerated, seeded, and fertilized.  Sprinkler system runs every day for awhile now until the seeds sprout.

I tried to donate blood again.  That did not go so well.  Got all checked in, prepped, tested, etc.  They got everything hooked up, got a tiny bit of blood to flow, and then it stopped.  Three of the techs checked everything and made sure I was okay, and then said we were done.  They are not allowed to stick a donor twice.  So that is that.

Take care of yourselves and stay safe.  Life is good, even with bumps in the road.  God Bless America!

Recent Morning Sky

I hope everyone is doing well.  I took this picture a couple mornings ago.  This morning's sky is sort of gray and cloudy.  It rained during the night, but is trying to clear up now.  I thought this picture was a good one, worth posting. 😊

Les and I are doing alright.  We're keeping up with things.  There are a couple appointments this week.  Next week the "yard guys" are scheduled to come and aerate, seed, and fertilize.  We'll have some prep work to do out there before they come.

The girls tell me things are going okay at their homes.  Grandchildren are all busy with school.

I've finished up a couple projects I was working on around here.  It's about time to wash windows again.  Soon I will start the touch-up painting on our snowman that Les' Dad made for us many years ago.  I have started some Christmas shopping, but am far from done.  I believe this is going to be a year I miss my Columbus Day "finish line" goal.  When I was working, I always had Columbus Day off and would spend the day finishing up the shopping.  Of course, that was way before the appeal of online shopping. 😊🎄 I may work on that a bit today.

Take care of yourselves and stay safe.  Life is good!  God Bless America!

Remember

 Take care of yourselves and stay safe.  God Bless America!

Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day!

 

Life is good!  God Bless America!

Have a Good Weekend

And stay safe!

I just had to take this picture this morning.

Life is good!  God Bless America!

Mr. Gnome Is Ready for Fall, Too

 

Just saying hi! Have a good Labor Day Weekend and stay safe!

Life is good, and God Bless America!