Sean Bean
I knew I had seen him in something else, Lord of the Rings. Jerry reconized him from National Treasure. So we were both right. I think he was channeling Boramir more than Ian Howe in the movie we saw yesterday.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Hello, to any one who reads this. We had an interesting day. Beth got off work at 4 am this morning. Giving her only 34 hours for this week. I guess it negates the 40 she got last week. Other than that ,and messing with hours all this week, she's doing good.
Heather got a job, this week, and has even been called in to work extra hours today. She's realizing she's a bit OCD. Third shift is the cleaning shift of most any convience store and she's loving her job so far. She just can't understand why the other girls make it sound like it's so hard to do.
Jerry is still job hunting. Still no word on any jobs opening up.
We, that is Jerry, Beth and I, took a day "off". We met up with Josh and MaKeya for a bit this afternoon... I hated that cold, slick walk up to the van, but it was sooo nice to get out for a bit. We ended up at the Ameristar casino. We went to the Arcade first and, by the time we were done, we had over 1,000 tickets to turn in. We had noticed a couple of girls playing games and kinda watching what we were doing. In the end, we gave the youngest our tickets. One reason was because her sister teased her about not having a lot of tickets. Love helping to even things out. "Dad" saw us give her the tickets so she wouldn't get in trouble with him. We then decided we were hungry but I knew I couldn't walk from one end of the building to the other and back again, so I sent the group down the courseway to find a place to eat. Arthor O'Brians, which was all well and good until the guys saw the prices of things in there. Back to Burger King. MaKeya wanted a burger, but when they found out that bacon and cheese costs extra. Josh decided he didn't want a burger there. He and Beth went next door to S'barro's and each got a slice of pizza. Beth said her's didnt taste as good as it looked. That the pepperoni tasted off. MaKeya ate all but one of the pepperoni and I ate the last one. It wasn't bad, just different from what she's use to. I expected her to pick the cheese off but she didn't. A waste of a slice of Pizza in the long run. Jerry and I had Burgers. I had the #11. which looked huge on the overhead screen. Boy was I wrong on that one. It was more like a double burger without the lettuce, tomato and onion on it. I gave "the kids" most of my fries and we still ended up tossing about 1/3rd of them in the trash can.
MaKeya is too young to gamble. And I didn't feel like it, today, anyway. Josh took in 15 and came out with $30. Jerry broke even, I think. Beth played her money, then played her winnings so she ended up losing in the end. When Jerry gave me $20 to go in and gamble, I just put it in my wallet. I told them all, I was gambling that it won't stay in there a full week.
We then walked back to see what movies were playing. They all wanted to see "Cop Out". From what I've seen of the previews, It wasn't something I wanted to waste my money on. The "Kids" had already seen Avatar and that was the one I wanted to see. There wasn't another one there I was intrested in, and told everyone they could watch a movie and I would sit on a bench waiting for them. They didn't want to do that. So we talked about it a bit and decided to see what's playing in Liberty. The Kids still got to see "Cop Out", Beth said the best part is after the credits run. Jerry and I saw "Percy Johnson, the Lighting bolt theif". Finally a movie that didn't have a lot of cussing in it. A birthday party was going on and I guess the birthday boy go to start the projector. Jerry was a bit grumpy about the kids being there, and he's the one who talked.
We are trying to place the actor who played Zeus and where we saw him before. And Uma Thurman. I'll be going to IMDB to look up the movie and see who and where in a few minutes.
When we got home, we had to walk down that driveway, as it's still snow covered. I had to walk our dogs once I got inside. They both tried to pull me off my feet and I was cussin mad at them for it. Macon slipped his collar and I really need to use the chain collar on him because this is starting to be a habit with him. He did what he was out side for, and let me put his collar back on, but I can't let him keep doing this just because he wants to. They both spotted Jerry, who had to re-arrange some things in the back of the van before coming to the house and that's when our dogs tried to pull me off my feet. I was not letting go of the leads so they could run to him. and now my arms and hands hurt.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Feb 26, 2010
It's Friday, something to celebrate even if Jerry still hasn't found a job. Friday's were always my day to do any "running" that needed done. shopping, banking, laundry, I'm sure you know the drill.
Today wasn't much different. While in Alabama, I had to get a driver's licence. No real biggy.. Well, it was as I really, really needed glasses in order to pass the eye exam. I swear they make those letters and numbers smaller and smaller each year. IN Alabama, if you are diabetic, like I am, You have to state that on the application. You are then informed that you "May" have to take a paper to your doctor that says you are safe to drive. I've never blacked out, had a seazure or any other high or low sugar incident. (lucky me) I have had low sugar a few times, but not while driving. A bit of Sugar or 1/2 a can of regular cola or a cup of orange juice and I'm right as rain. (I know rain isn't always right, see) If I'm on a long trip, I make good and sure I have the right snacks so we don't have problems along the way. Gee, ice chests are nice to have around. Anyways.... A couple of weeks ago, My Daughter in Tennessee got a letter for me from the state of Alabama's driver's devision and she called me. Open it and read it to me.. so she did.. Basicly it said I had until March 6th to have this form filled in by the doctor who's care I am under (in the state of Alabama only) and send it back to them to review that I am still safe to drive on the roads of Alabama. It's a bit far to go from Missouri to Alabama and find a doctor and beside that, we have no extra cash to pay for either the trip or the doctor's visit. So today, since we had to go to the county seat anyway, I changed my Driver's licence from Alabama to Missouri's (again) Way back in 1997, We lost everything including my purse and birth cert in a fire.. it took 18 months to get one copy of my Birth Cert from the state of California. I know Mom paid at least three times for one and it took both her and Jerry calling before they finally sent me one copy of it. But in the mean time. I didn't have a copy of my marrage licence (at that time) when I went to get my licence in 1998, instead of using my middle name or Initial, they used my maiden name as my middle name. every since, I have been trying to get it changed back to my middle initial and have had no luck. Even when I showed my Birth Cert and the Marrage licence.. Mo still has my maiden name as my middle name... I have to wonder what someone in my future will think when they are trying to research my as part of their family tree.
I have been trying to find some sort of records on my father and his father. I know Dad's birth date and death date. Found him in the S.S. index, but it doesn't tell where he was born. only where he was when he died. Since I don't know his father's middle name, I also don't know his middle initial.. I think I heard a long time ago, that he died in California. One night, around the kitchen table when I was 14 or so, I heard that when I was less than three years old, we (as a family) visited My Grandfather Swan, and that I wondered off and found his horses. He had a trick horse and when he called and called that horse didn't come running like he usually does. He couldn't, I was asleep under him, holding onto a hoof. He kept shifting his other three legs to keep the sun off me while I slept. So my love of horses goes way, way back. I did find my Grandmother's death cert. but it's not much help as it doesn't list what county she was born in. Just that she was born in Missouri as where her parents. I have pictures of their grave markers and maybe, one of these days, I can find out more about that side of my family.
We lent Heather a car we are buying.. she's had some trouble out of it and now, the water pump may be gone in it. If it's just th the water pump that's a fairly easy fix. But I don't know if we will have to send her the money to fix it, or what.
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Where is your cell phone? By my hand, on the desk, charging.
Significant other? Talking on his cell phone.
Your hair? Red, white, and a tangled mess. I did brush it today.. most days I forget. time for a trim.
Your mother? Passed away in 2003.
Your father? Passed away in 2009. It was a Sorry way to find out your father died. A cousin read his obit on the paper and asked me in an email if it was him or not.. No one tried to call either me or my brother. Come on people, I know he kept a personal phone book by the phone. Even if they didn't know my last name, my brother has his last name. I didn't have time to go to his funeral.. so I sent my youngest right after work to it. She took a friend. The "Lady" taking care of the arrangments, made it a point to say 'Here, you and your mom are going to want this' and handed her the lawyer's card. She said it loud enough that several people turned to look at them. I never asked my Dad for anything once we got married. One time I did want to get a loan from him, but he was out of town and we found a different way to get what we needed. When asked "Where is your Mom" Beth told her, In Georgia, having eye surgury, She didn't find out about Grandpa until yesterday afternoon, There is no way she could drive here in that short a time and get back for her next appointment. My daughter can get a bit snippy when she needs to. She was polite but tired.
Your favorite thing? "thing" is the T.V. I turn it on for the sound, as the picture is just awful right now.
Your dream last night? putting in a garden
Your hobby?(s) sewing, crafts, beading, jewerly, cooking,
Where do you want to be in 6 years? In the mountains. any where that has some high mountains .. North Carolina, Colorado, or Utah.
Where were you last night? Home. on the computer.
Something that you aren't? Healthy and thin
Muffins? I don't make them, I will eat them if they are on the table.
Wish list item? "New" wish list item.. circut paper cutter system. I've been waiting for them to come down in price.
Last thing you did? Went to Plattsburg Mo to take care of a few things. driver's licence, personal property taxes paid, Stop in at Human Resources to ask a couple of questions.
What are you wearing? Dark blue sweat pants and a purple flowered t-top/
TV? Broken..
Your pets? Two Dogs. Beth has two dogs and a cat that want to go with us. oh yeah.. make that three+ cats ( the + means she's about to have kittens)
Your life? An adventure. UP and down and Up and Down again. just like a good roller coaster ride.
Your mood? on a scale of 1 to 10, I would say 7.. to the good.
Missing someone? My Mom and my Son, wish he would call me or write me.
Drinking? Diet Dr Pepper, (right now, sorta wished I could drink something "harder" as my daughter called and said the car is broken and leaking water badly.. hopefully it's just a water pump, Her S/O is out there now, checking to see if it might be the water pump)
Your car? Bright Yellow DHL Van.
Something you're not wearing? shoes
Your favorite store? Hobby Lobby and Joanne's
When is the last time you cried? A couple of weeks ago, read a sad story about an 80+ woman who had to have her dog put to sleep
Where do you go to over and over? To sleep, the fridge, and Walmart
My favorite place to eat? Golden Corral
Favorite place I'd like to be at right now? The Beach, as long as it's warm
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Thursday, February 25, 2010
Feb 25, 2010
For Today... Feb 25, 2010
Outside my window... The Sun is shining but it's so cold that I doubt the snow will do much melting at all. We have a few high light clouds.
From the kitchen... breakfast was pancakes that I made. I had the last one for lunch. Dinner was Macaroni and Spegettie Sauce.
I am wearing... maroon sweatpants under my blue long housedress. Yes, I'm only 1/2 dressed because I needed the pants on this morning to walk the dogs and just havn't gotten the rest on me, yet.
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I have been trying to find out my Father's name. Not having much luck as I can't find his birth record. I do know my Grand-mother's name. But not her middle name. I have found her death cert. But it isn't very helpful. I do wish it would include full name of the spouse.
From what I recall from a conversation long ago around the kitchen table. My grandfather may have died in California. But I don't know what year so I can't narrow it down much more than that. I don't know if he was older, younger or the same age as my Grandmother. Her Father's first name is not spelled out and just initials are used. As for where she was born the only thing is the state and not what county or towhship.
I would like to fill in a family tree record for my Grand Children, and really, on my mother's side I can go back to my Great- Great Grandfather. I just havn't been working on it in a while.
When I visited my fathers' grave when we first got to Missouri, I was not able to find his mother's headstone or the head stone of his grand parents. Jerry said he saw them, but didn't think to tell me. With all this snow on the ground, it's going to be a while before I can get back. I did find pictures of the head stones on a MoGen site and have them saved to my computer. I may be able to use some of that information later in my search.
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