Monday, January 12, 2009
Weather
Todays weather is in the upper 50's and clear... sure beats what the norther part of our nation is getting. I read where Alaska is breaking records this year with the amount of cold. Some of which is headed this way, which means our lows in the lower 20's and highs for the day in the low to mid 40. Yeah... I'll take it.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Good Morning/ It is a nice bright morning here in Georgia.. Our high today is going to be around 60..I'm enjoying it while it lasts, cause it's to drop into the low 50 by Monday.. with lows in the 20's again.
Brrrr. that's cold around here. But it isnt like the cold up in Alaska which was down to -55 (below 0)
I need a way to keep the kitten out of my flower pot. I have one struggling plant left and he keeps nibbling at it. I found bits of dirt from the flowerpot on my treadmill this morning when I went for my first walk... right now, I'm working at a steady 5 mintues at a time 4 to 5 times a day.. My calfs are very sore from yesterday's 4 five minute sessons. I didn't realize just how out of shape I've gotten.
Rocky got himself tangles under the house this morning. AT first I thought he was tangles around a pipe under there, But now.. a cane stub.. it's about 1 to 2 inches high and he had wrapped around it. I ended up having to take out a screw on the siding to reach in and get the line loose. but first, I had to get the extra line from the front porch. Talk to Beth, it was her time to call, go out the back door, remove the trellis crossboard from under one side of the deck (it's half rotten anyway and easy to move) crawl under the deck (backporch) get to Rocky, and about that time TuDoe shows up and wants me to pet her. and she keeps getting between Rocky and me. I finally get the extra line on Rocky and get him loose. try to pull the line through only to have it catch on something. can't see, it's dark under there...And now Rocky is trying to wrap around the supprt for the deck and retangle himself.. (AARGH) I crawl out,, TuDoe ends up jumponng and banging me on the nose.. then runs off. (I said an unlady like word) Rocky is at the end of the spare line and "knows" he's in some trouble with me..I hvae to come back into the house and find a phillips screwdriver so I can take the siding loose, reach in with a cane pole and figure out what and how is the thing tied up.. it's just a single wrap around the short stub. and within a minute I have it back loose. I tried looking for some place eles I can try Rocky to that he won't get tangled in something else. no luck, I'll just have to hope he doesn't tangle up on that stub again.
Now he's barking at the post truck that just went down the road. will turn around come down our road, and back again.. and he barks at it each time.
Now, it's evening... I did walk 4 times on the treadmill, for about 5 minutes each, that is .. until I run out of breath, and my calfs start to cramp up for the angle of the thing. I did get most of the house cleaned up like I wanted to get done today. Monday afternoon, I have another eye lazering and wanted to try to have as much of the house clean as possible before the weekend. Still don't know if Jerry has to work this weekend or not, yet. We can sure mess up a house in a couple of days.
Brrrr. that's cold around here. But it isnt like the cold up in Alaska which was down to -55 (below 0)
I need a way to keep the kitten out of my flower pot. I have one struggling plant left and he keeps nibbling at it. I found bits of dirt from the flowerpot on my treadmill this morning when I went for my first walk... right now, I'm working at a steady 5 mintues at a time 4 to 5 times a day.. My calfs are very sore from yesterday's 4 five minute sessons. I didn't realize just how out of shape I've gotten.
Rocky got himself tangles under the house this morning. AT first I thought he was tangles around a pipe under there, But now.. a cane stub.. it's about 1 to 2 inches high and he had wrapped around it. I ended up having to take out a screw on the siding to reach in and get the line loose. but first, I had to get the extra line from the front porch. Talk to Beth, it was her time to call, go out the back door, remove the trellis crossboard from under one side of the deck (it's half rotten anyway and easy to move) crawl under the deck (backporch) get to Rocky, and about that time TuDoe shows up and wants me to pet her. and she keeps getting between Rocky and me. I finally get the extra line on Rocky and get him loose. try to pull the line through only to have it catch on something. can't see, it's dark under there...And now Rocky is trying to wrap around the supprt for the deck and retangle himself.. (AARGH) I crawl out,, TuDoe ends up jumponng and banging me on the nose.. then runs off. (I said an unlady like word) Rocky is at the end of the spare line and "knows" he's in some trouble with me..I hvae to come back into the house and find a phillips screwdriver so I can take the siding loose, reach in with a cane pole and figure out what and how is the thing tied up.. it's just a single wrap around the short stub. and within a minute I have it back loose. I tried looking for some place eles I can try Rocky to that he won't get tangled in something else. no luck, I'll just have to hope he doesn't tangle up on that stub again.
Now he's barking at the post truck that just went down the road. will turn around come down our road, and back again.. and he barks at it each time.
Now, it's evening... I did walk 4 times on the treadmill, for about 5 minutes each, that is .. until I run out of breath, and my calfs start to cramp up for the angle of the thing. I did get most of the house cleaned up like I wanted to get done today. Monday afternoon, I have another eye lazering and wanted to try to have as much of the house clean as possible before the weekend. Still don't know if Jerry has to work this weekend or not, yet. We can sure mess up a house in a couple of days.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Walking the Treadmill
On Dce 29th, Jerry ordered me a treadmill I saw on the Walmart site to store link.. I sent it to him. It got here yesterday.. When we got it home, Jerry went right to work putting it together for me. Wow.. It took about an hour total for him to put it together. Yes for one part it takes two people.. it's definatly a good beginner item to have ... I know I'm going to be sore tomorrow, but I plan to preserver. I have had two 5 minute sessions already.. it's like walking up hill. with a small load on my back.. in just 5 minutes, I'm huffing and puffing. But if I keep doing it, over and over, that hill will not seem so bad after a while.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Just a few ponderings for the NEW YEAR.
Just a few ponderings for the NEW YEAR.
Why do I wait till after the New Year to take down the tree? because it's always the way we did it. I guess.
Why do I not eat the candy off the tree until after it's taken down? besides the fact I really shouldn't have any candy in the first place? again, because we always did it that way.. and more... Mom hated Christmas trees. I never found out why. But in order for her to get us kids to take it down as quick as possible on New Years Day, we were not allowed to eat any of the candy that was on the tree until it came down. She made sure there was the usual Peppermint canes on it, and Chocolate as well. I use to have the Chocolate on my own tree a few times in the past, but not in the last few years. I havn't found any that I like, that also look good in their foil wrappings.
We don't do the Black eye peas and or Collard greens. We had steak, Mashed Potatoes and a Salad instead. Yesterday, I found the pork I had looked for in the freezer, and fixed it with Rice and another Salad.
I don't know what I'm fixing tonight for dinner yet.. most likely hamburgers since that is what I have in the freezer that will cook up quick, Salad if I have any left, and most likely oven roasted potatoes.
Does my world seem to revolved around food? yes. Par for the course, I guess. Growing up, I was a skinny kid. Even by todays' standards I was skinny and everyone I knew was always asking me to eat more. Mom had the saying that I'm sure all kids my age grew up with, Children in China would love to have what your leaving on your plate. Wish I could have sent it to some kid in China back then. Now, I have a really hard time leaving food on my plate, to be tossed out. Mom's lessons were well taught.
Jerry has of today and tomarrow and we went to the Flea Market in Macon.. I should have taken some Advil had I a known we were going. And, my backpack. We found a few bargains. I found a belt that would fit me, once I get a buckle for it. I stopped the man from punching holes in it, just in time. I explained I wanted to put my own holes in it. That way, I can put them just where I need them.
"The first of January rolls around
Like clockwork it appears
I find it’s timing most profound
As it brings us each new year
Right on time, It’s never late
Has never ever blown it
Apparently this wise old date
Refuses to postpone it
Drink a toast to January one
For annual consistence
It’s coming means the old year’s done
Let’s drink to it’s persistence."
- Stanley Cooper, Happy New Year, 1926
I got Jerry to take me to the thrift store, where I found a great sized table for the two of us. While he was putting it in the car, I went to the book section and found 4 old books. One a song book from Kansas dated in the 1920's. Now, I can't remember if the song author is on the left or right when a song is written out so I'll post it under both names, when two names are presented on a song from the book. Since I don't reconize many of the songs I thought them very fresh to read.
Happy New Year, by Clinto Scollard
French Folk Song
Hark! Hark! Hark, thro` the dark Sounds are stealing, Bells are pealing!
Swing Swing Swing as they ring New Year greetings, unto all!
Hear! Hear! Hear, far and near, Chimes are ring-ing, Bells are flinging
Cheer, Cheer, Cheer thru` the year; Happy New Year unto all!
While we were taking the chairs and table out of the back of the car, the table fell and broke off two of the feet. We had to run to Advance Auto for some J-B Weld to fix it with. At least, we hope it will fix it. Jerry was a long time in the store, and I had someone ask to borrow my phone. I did let him, it was a local (for him ) call, and we talked a little bit, then he left.. and I went it to see what was taking so long. Jerry was ordering a lamp cover for the car and they were trying to find one, someplace.. finally one was found and he paid for it. Came home, fixed the legs back onto the table, letting it sit for the J-B to set and cure, and watched some old tv.. right now, it's North by Northwest.. intresting. We had a time getting the kitten to STOP playing around that table while it's upside down. She was persistent on playing in that area of the house. We finally got her to find a differnt area to play in.
Why do I wait till after the New Year to take down the tree? because it's always the way we did it. I guess.
Why do I not eat the candy off the tree until after it's taken down? besides the fact I really shouldn't have any candy in the first place? again, because we always did it that way.. and more... Mom hated Christmas trees. I never found out why. But in order for her to get us kids to take it down as quick as possible on New Years Day, we were not allowed to eat any of the candy that was on the tree until it came down. She made sure there was the usual Peppermint canes on it, and Chocolate as well. I use to have the Chocolate on my own tree a few times in the past, but not in the last few years. I havn't found any that I like, that also look good in their foil wrappings.
We don't do the Black eye peas and or Collard greens. We had steak, Mashed Potatoes and a Salad instead. Yesterday, I found the pork I had looked for in the freezer, and fixed it with Rice and another Salad.
I don't know what I'm fixing tonight for dinner yet.. most likely hamburgers since that is what I have in the freezer that will cook up quick, Salad if I have any left, and most likely oven roasted potatoes.
Does my world seem to revolved around food? yes. Par for the course, I guess. Growing up, I was a skinny kid. Even by todays' standards I was skinny and everyone I knew was always asking me to eat more. Mom had the saying that I'm sure all kids my age grew up with, Children in China would love to have what your leaving on your plate. Wish I could have sent it to some kid in China back then. Now, I have a really hard time leaving food on my plate, to be tossed out. Mom's lessons were well taught.
Jerry has of today and tomarrow and we went to the Flea Market in Macon.. I should have taken some Advil had I a known we were going. And, my backpack. We found a few bargains. I found a belt that would fit me, once I get a buckle for it. I stopped the man from punching holes in it, just in time. I explained I wanted to put my own holes in it. That way, I can put them just where I need them.
"The first of January rolls around
Like clockwork it appears
I find it’s timing most profound
As it brings us each new year
Right on time, It’s never late
Has never ever blown it
Apparently this wise old date
Refuses to postpone it
Drink a toast to January one
For annual consistence
It’s coming means the old year’s done
Let’s drink to it’s persistence."
- Stanley Cooper, Happy New Year, 1926
I got Jerry to take me to the thrift store, where I found a great sized table for the two of us. While he was putting it in the car, I went to the book section and found 4 old books. One a song book from Kansas dated in the 1920's. Now, I can't remember if the song author is on the left or right when a song is written out so I'll post it under both names, when two names are presented on a song from the book. Since I don't reconize many of the songs I thought them very fresh to read.
Happy New Year, by Clinto Scollard
French Folk Song
Hark! Hark! Hark, thro` the dark Sounds are stealing, Bells are pealing!
Swing Swing Swing as they ring New Year greetings, unto all!
Hear! Hear! Hear, far and near, Chimes are ring-ing, Bells are flinging
Cheer, Cheer, Cheer thru` the year; Happy New Year unto all!
While we were taking the chairs and table out of the back of the car, the table fell and broke off two of the feet. We had to run to Advance Auto for some J-B Weld to fix it with. At least, we hope it will fix it. Jerry was a long time in the store, and I had someone ask to borrow my phone. I did let him, it was a local (for him ) call, and we talked a little bit, then he left.. and I went it to see what was taking so long. Jerry was ordering a lamp cover for the car and they were trying to find one, someplace.. finally one was found and he paid for it. Came home, fixed the legs back onto the table, letting it sit for the J-B to set and cure, and watched some old tv.. right now, it's North by Northwest.. intresting. We had a time getting the kitten to STOP playing around that table while it's upside down. She was persistent on playing in that area of the house. We finally got her to find a differnt area to play in.
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