Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween.

We went to town for a bit, Stopped in at the Library for some free on line for Jerry and Beth. Jerry found a few phone numbers to call on Monday for job searching. Beth was updating her computer. I sat for a bit with them. Talked to an old friend a bit, catching her up on current events in the family including my nephew getting married this past summer to one of Beth's friends. and a bit of chit chat. Hard to believe that her oldest is now 18. Kids grow too fast these days.

I've learned that it doesn't do any good in trying to defend or explain yourself. No one is going to want to believe you any way. People will think what they want and condem you any way, because they can.

Oh, I didn't mention, Beth was dressed up today. as a vampire. She's so enjoyed reading the Twilight books and Has talked me into watching the movie. Intresting to say the least. I try to never condiem a book or movie without at least trying to view it. I'm not much of a vampire reading person but now she's got me intrested in reading at least the first book of the series. I have started the Harry Potter books a few times and just can't seem to get intrested in them enough to keep reading. That being said, I see no harm in the average kid reading them either.

Back to Beth's being dressed up. She got lots of "Looks" while we were wondering around the local Wal-mart. One kid really enjoyed her look and was thrilled that she would talk to him about dressing up. He kept telling his Dad he should have worn his costume as well. A few other small kids were dressed out. Some of the "Adults" kinda looked down their noses at her. I figure they have their oponion. She can do as she will, she's old enough and besides she was having fun. With the month we have had, a little fun was very needed.

Jerry and Beth ended up going back to town, once we got home to pick up a few missed items. I stayed home, as much to keep the dogs company as anything. No trick or treaters here. We are too far from the road and to far out of town for any one to stop in. The plans Beth had, fell though when her friend she was going to go out with, had other plans for this evening.

Turn back the clocks tonight. Great. Oh well. we will be jumping the clocks ahead soon enough. eithe way the day will only have so much sun shine no matter what time the clock says it is. try to explane to dogs that it's too early, when the sun is peeking through the windows and they are use to going out a dawn first light.

October 28, 2009

For Today... October 28, 2009

Outside my window... Today was sunny and in the 50's but we are going to have more rain and cold starting later tonight

I am thinking... hurting to much to know what I'm thinking. b2 years in a group and removed. I hope that the other woman was also removed. I didn't start it. I answered her email to me and then got ripped to shreds. Life is un-fair and some people can be very spiteful.


From the kitchen... fish sticks, mashed potatoes and green beans

I am wearing... dark gray sweats and a tshirt


I am hearing... the dryer

Around the house... Just when I think I have things figured out, chaos happens

For Today... October 21, 2009

For Today... October 21, 2009

Outside my window... (6 pm ) The skies are dark and gray and it's been raining off an on all day long

I am thinking... (6 pm ), I may end up having to bring in our stuff from out of the van. I hope not. But we've been at Beth's house for over a week now. and still no jobs to go to.

I am thankful for... (6 pm ), Internet. I do not want to have to clean my daughters' house. I did it last time I was here. With the internet, I have something to do while everyone else is either sleeping or playing a ps1 game.

From the kitchen... (6 pm ) Potato soup. Jerry said he's not sure he'll want any of it. Because I put about a 1/3rd of a bag of mixed vegetables in it. I like it like that and Beth said she does as well.

I am wearing... (6 pm ) I am getting tired of only wearing two outfits. but I don't want to have to bring in my suitcase. Today is gray sweatpants (I have 4 pair of them, plus other colors) and my rebel shirt with a horse on it.

I am reading... (6 pm ) besides emails, A Country Living magazine.

I am hoping... (6 pm ) broken record here. That the phone will ring with a job for Jerry to go to. I als hope that the weather will clear up and we can have some nice days. Missouri isn't usually like this so soon in the colder seasons.

I am creating... (6 pm ) Nothing at this time.

I am hearing... (6 pm ) I am playing the midi's I have saved on my computer. rain on the roof over my head

Around the house... (6 pm ) I did up some dishes.

One of my favorite things... Is watching Jerry take the dogs out. They will walk him all over the yard if he'll let them. I only walk down the driveway a bit, and back with them. Molly, Beth's dog, loves to trip over their lines.

A few plans for the rest of the week... (6 pm ) none made, yet.

For Today... Tuesday October 20, 2009

For Today... Tuesday October 20, 2009

Outside my window... (9 am) We had a brief storm come through before sun rise. Now the skies are claen and it's fresh out-side. If I didn't know it's fall I would say it feels like Spring out side. (9 pm) It's dark outside, now and raining. We had a good day for the most part far as weather goes. Warm enough I didn't need a jacket. Cool enough to have a window down in the van while we were driving back home. But now, it's wet out and I know my dogs are not going to want to go out in that. Poor Sam, he's on a chain outside. Once our dogs are walked one more time, he'll be allowed off for the night. If he didnt try to fight with Macon all the time, he wouldn't have to be on a chain during the day.

I am thinking... (9 am) I don't know what I want to do. I could clean at the house for Beth. but I don't know where to put things. I don't want to start laundry because it's noisy and she's sleeping right now. (9 pm), All in all, things are going good. We may have to clean it, but Beth has a nice place to stay. The dogs are welcomed and we are trying to help her train Molly as well.

I am thankful for... (9 am) cell phones. I was able to text Beth that "Dad" was running a bit late. We didn't wake up until 7 am. Which is time to pick her up, not leave the house. That way she didn't have to worry that something may have happend to him on his way to get her. It was still dark when he left and I walked the dogs after he left.
(9 pm), My children. Each one has been very good in offering to help us in some way or another.

　

From the kitchen... (9 am) not sure yet. We had hot dogs, mashed potatoes and green beans last night. Maybe I can put together that lagzana Beth wants for supper, tonight for her. (9 pm). yes, We fixed the lazanga for dinner along with some rolls. I really should have eaten earlier but since my sugar was higher than usual, I'm doing ok. Can't help what Beth's schedual is like.

I am wearing... (9 am) gray sweats and my Reble tshirt that has a horse on it.

I am reading...(9 am) emails and old recipes in a notebook (9 pm) still reading emails.

I am hoping... (9 am) That Jerry will get a phone call on a job today. (9 pm) Jerry gets a phone call tomorrow. George said he would call either Tuesday or Wendsday, and since he didn't call today, hope for that call tomorrow (praying for it)

I am creating... (9 am) a mess. well not really but I'm no making any thing either at this time.

I am hearing... (9 am) the fan on the comptuer. (9 pm) the rain outside

Around the house... (9 am) Keeping it quiet so Beth can rest. I did up the dishes and have more to go, as soon as we eat. The meal is cooked, now we just have to sit and eat. Jerry is fixing the rolls.

One of my favorite things...(9 am) Eating Lunch with my Friend Vicky. We enjoy going to the Pekin in town and talking. I think we end up doing more talking than eating, if that's possible.

(9 pm) is hearing Jerry snoring. I know he's needing the rest he's getting here.

A few plans for the rest of the week... (9 am) straigthen up the back of the van, and repack it for more room.

For Today... October 19, 2009

For Today... October 19, 2009

Outside my window... (1 pm) The sky is blue and the breeze is warm and it feels great to be outside. I even have a window open to let in fresh air. Now this is much more like it should be, for the middle of October.

(4 pm) It's still very nice out. The breeze has even stopped for a bit. I had the window open most of this afternoon. Bugs keep hitting the glass.

I am thinking... (1 pm) Im bored. I swept the floor here in the little bedroom that I get good connections in. smells much better now. I still need to spray some Lysol around, though. (4 pm) I sure am glade I have the internet to distract me. I put out a news letter and it took me a couple of hours this afternoon to find all I wanted to put into it.

I am thankful for... (1 pm) George calling Jerry over the weekend, or we would have been in LA without a job right now. I know Jerry gave Amy his phone number, I heard him do it, but she says she never got it. Hum.
(4 pm) Short lines at Aldi's on a Monday. We did see a happy little boy who loved to smile back at us. Beth paid for the stuff we bought. She's in a cooking mood, now that we are here. I also wanted to make a few things that I don't often get to make as well. She's also starting to gather stuff up for holiday meals. I don't blame her for doing that at all.

From the kitchen... (1 pm) Beth made up a tuna casserole, but I think it's more for her lunch than our meals. I don't know yet, what dinner will be. She's thinking of Lasinga for our meal. (4 pm)I'm to wake Beth up at 5 pm. I went looking for open peanut butter and the only one I found was a jar she used to treat the dogs with. I'll either open the new one, or get one of ours out of the van in a little bit. Beth is wanting our no bake chocolate cookies. I'm really not suppose to have any of those. High Sugar .

I am wearing... (1 pm) blue and white printed top, gray sweats.

I am reading... (1 pm) emails (4 pm) more emails and some craft sites for football crafts.

I am hoping... (1 pm) That the phone rings with a job for Jerry. (broken recond, ins't it?) (4 pm) Still hopeing for the same thing.

I am creating... (1 pm) Nothing at this time.

I am hearing... The breeze rattle the weeds outside the window and the leaves on the nearby trees and a dog barking. Oh a car horn as well.

Around the house... I swept the bedroom floor and did up some dishes. I am waiting for the dryer to be empty to start another load of laundry. I folded up the load in the dryer but not started another load, yet. There's enough darks for a load. I'm now waiting for Jerry to empty his shirt pockets.

One of my favorite things... Water, fresh cool drinking water. .. (4 pm) I filled a cola bottle with water, lemon juice and a couple of packets of sweetner. I was looking for coffee filters for Beth's pot but couldn't find any.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Not making any plans, really Going to make a pot of chili one day and a pot of potato soup another. After tomorrow the weather is suppose to get cold and raw again and soups would be a great way to warm up. (4 pm) Still not any plans, yet.

For Today... October 14, 2009

For Today... October 14, 2009

Outside my window... It has been grey and cold and miserable all day long.

I am thinking... I think I am about done with Beth's laundry. A couple of blankets and that should be it, except for keeping it up. Need to do our change of clothes as well.

I am thankful for... For internet friends. I can relate my miseries and not dwell in that black hole those miseries could become. fighting a deep depression that comes with miserable weather and adult children not doing as asked.

From the kitchen... Dinner was pork chops, diced fried potatoes (Mr. Dell's) and a can of peas. Breakfast was pancakes and eggs. Mine ended up cold. since I had to cook the batter. oh well.

I am wearing... same thing I had on yesterday. will change in the am, after a bath Not wanting to bring in too much from the van so washing and rewearing what we have out, for now.

I am reading... emails

I am hoping... That Jerry's phone will ring and iy is for a job for us to go to, soon.

I am hearing... The dryer working, and rain on the roof.

Around the house... The dishes are done and so is the laundry. If we are going to have to stay over the weekend, I need to clean up the middle bedroom so we can put some of our stuff in it. It has a small amount of mouse signs in it. Want to go over the kitchen counters again with the lysol and then get the floors mopped. it's a mom thing.

One of my favorite things... Beth gave the dogs a toy and they have had fun playing keep away with it, from Beth. Macon has wiped out on the kitchen floor a couple of times since it's a slick linolimun.

A few plans for the rest of the week... No plans except dinner at Jerry's sisters' house on Friday eveing. And putting some flowers at Dad's grave sometime this weekend.

For Today... October 13, 2009

For Today... October 13, 2009

I ended up sleeping most of this day. Just worn out, I guess. We are at Beth's house until Jerry gets a call for a job to go to. I'll not go into details, but a job call would be most welcomed right now. Cleaning house is the least of it. I'be been doing laundry for her for two days now, and there is still 2 baskets worth to go. Found out, a Hunters' shirt I left with her hasn't been washed since I left it here. 1 1/2 years ago. We found our mail and went through it. Found the insurance cards she said were not here. Of course this was after we stopped at the insurance office and got temporary ones, again. Grrr. Jerry made a couple more phone calls today. We hope to hear somthing soon.

Outside my window... The skys are grey and cloudy. I think we are to get rain. I havn't heard a forcast.. rom what little I've seen I woud say that Missouri is going to have an early, cold, hard winter this year. It's not been "Cold" today, but it's not warm either. The day fits my mood well.

I am thinking... I have some hard choices to make soon. None of which are going to be very pleasing. If wishes were horses, we would all be up to our knees in horse poo.

I am thankful for... Jerry's patience. He waited for me, while I had lunch with a good friend today. I thought he had some other things he wanted to do, or we wouldn't have taken soo long for our lunch.

From the kitchen... Dinner was a sandwich. I had a good size lunch and I guess Jerry did as well. He ate at the bowling center close to where I had lunch at the Pekin.

I am wearing... My Dixie, Wild and Free shirt and dark grey sweat pants.

I am reading... emails only.

I am hoping... That the phone call for a job comes in soon. We need out of here.

I am hearing... A movie based on a video game that Jerry is playing. (both the game and the movie)

Around the house... I have been doing up dishes and laundry for Beth. Needed to do dishes to have something to eat off of. Laundry to help get it cleaned up in here. One of the dogs had an upset tummy last night. I think it was Rocky since he's good about tossing his cookies in a kennel. I had to clean it up, today as well.

October 10, 2009

　

　
For Today... October 10, 2009

Outside my window... The skies are grey. We did notice that some of the trees around here have changed color overnight.

I am thinking... I hope we take the longest time route to go to Beth's house, because it's not interstate and we will be able to watch the land and color change more.

I am thankful for... Understanding people. I'm sure that the man who we bought a tire off of, was wanting to hurry and close up his shop, yet he let us buy and have mounted a tire any way.

From the kitchen... sandwiches, fresh fruit and chips. Finger foods, mainly since I've packed up the dishes already

I am wearing... dark grey sweats and a printed top with eyor on it. It's almost too light for this weather

I am reading... emails

I am hoping... That we have an un-eventful trip tomorrow. Also that we are not too long at Beth's. A week or two would be nice, but longer than that would really be hard on u

Around the house... Everything is packed but the computers and some clothes.

One of my favorite things... Jerry walking the dogs. There are two more dogs here now. He looked out and saw that one was being walked so walked our out back. The spotted a couple of doves and I guess Macon saw them about the same time. Macon is now curouise about other animals. Last night, it was squirls.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Spend time with Beth, Let her sleep when she can, and have lunch with a good friend on Tuesday.

　

　

After a late breakfast, we went looking for a tire to replace on the spares' rim. We found one, about 10 minutes before the place was to close, I bet that was one of the fastest tire changes ever cause they closed on time.

While we were driving around, looking for a tire, we noticed a huge change in the colors on the trees now. Although it didn't feeze last night we did notice a huge change in the mornig tempature. I really needed a jacket for walking the dogs this morning.

WE have packed up the room and will sleep one more night here. We have about 5 more large items to go down to the van. Jerry said didn't know we had so much room. Last time he thought it was packed full, but He didn't pack more than one layer high last time.. we are floor to ceiling this time. with room for the dogs to ride as well. I do hope that while we are there, to pick up our smallest artifical Christmas tree so that, no matter if we are in the camper or a motel room, we can have it. I don't think of much of what we have with us, will be left in MO this time.

For Today... October 9, 2009

For Today... October 9, 2009

Outside my window... The skys are laden with rain and we have had a few showers. At one time we were under a tornado watch and are still under a flood watch. The trees are still on the green side and I'm still waiting for fall to start.

I am thinking... I enjoy construction, but don't like it when we don't get a phone call. It is harder to find a job in Fall since most jobs are usually started in spring and ended finished in late fall. We can hope that a job will open up soon, And will enjoy some time with one of our children while we have some time off.

I am thankful for... Dog leads. Yes, dog leads. We can lower a few things from up here on the second floor down to the ground with a lead. We don't have enough boxes this time, so we are using plastic bags to pack up the smaller stuff and then lowering it over the side of the hand rail with a dog lead.

From the kitchen... Jerry made spegettie with Chili. We didn't want to go to the store and buy more to bring up when we are just going to have to carry it back down again. We have some things we can fix for breakfast and lunch tomorrow. Don't have any idea what dinner tomorrow will be.

I am wearing... Brown sweats and a top with small dark flowers on it. I also have on a bandana that we picked up when Jerry cashed his check.

I am hoping... That we only have to spend a week or so with Beth and get a phone call soon. As much as I love my children they are grown and need their space as much as I need mine.

I am hearing... USA, NCIS on the tv. and traffic outside on the road.

Around the house... Packing up and moving on. Jerry has been helping me get things out to the van and packing it up. He's been a real sweetheart and has also been helping me with walking the dogs as well.

One of my favorite things... Is having help with packing up. I'm sure I"ll be visiting the storage while we visit Beth and swaping out a few things. I am not giving up my sewing machine this time.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Packing up Saturday, Driving Sunday. Helping Beth out the rest of the week.

For Today... October 8, 2009

For Today... October 8, 2009

Outside my window... We are getting cloudy again. The temps are not too bad though. We are going to have more rain. Durning the day it cleared off but got a little windy as well. Now we have a cloud cover with a good chance of stroms this eveining.

I am thinking... The phone better ring, soon. And it better be for a job. Beth is having some trouble with the van. She didn't lisson to me, and now she's got to have it towed and repaired. <<< Beth got the van fixed. cost her around $300. She can make payments on the work. She is able to get to work, again. It's been rough on her. Rougher in that we can't help her at this time what with Jerry being laid off, we don't know when the next paycheck will be, we have to be careful with what we have left ourselfs.

I am thankful for... Cell phones, they keep us in touch with each other.

From the kitchen... Smoked sausage is for dinner tonight. Mashed potatoes (last of them ) and cut vegetables for dinner

I am wearing... brown sweat pants and a purple printed top

I am reading... a new craft booklet I picked up when I finally found some shoes I can just slip on to take the dogs out.

I am hoping... the phone rings soon and we have another job to go to, before Monday

I am creating... a mess. Yeah. I need to pack up everything and that makes it a mess before I get all done.

I am hearing... The View on the tv <<<< That was this morning, I now have the evening news on.

Around the house... Got to pack this all up. Jerry has to decide where we go, from here.

A few plans for the rest of the week... No plans, I am leaving the plans up to Jerry, for now.

For Today... October 8, 2009

For Today... October 8, 2009

Outside my window... We are getting cloudy again. The temps are not too bad though. We are going to have more rain. Durning the day it cleared off but got a little windy as well. Now we have a cloud cover with a good chance of stroms this eveining.

I am thinking... The phone better ring, soon. And it better be for a job. Beth is having some trouble with the van. She didn't lisson to me, and now she's got to have it towed and repaired. <<< Beth got the van fixed. cost her around $300. She can make payments on the work. She is able to get to work, again. It's been rough on her. Rougher in that we can't help her at this time what with Jerry being laid off, we don't know when the next paycheck will be, we have to be careful with what we have left ourselfs.

I am thankful for... Cell phones, they keep us in touch with each other.

From the kitchen... Smoked sausage is for dinner tonight. Mashed potatoes (last of them ) and cut vegetables for dinner

I am wearing... brown sweat pants and a purple printed top

I am reading... a new craft booklet I picked up when I finally found some shoes I can just slip on to take the dogs out.

I am hoping... the phone rings soon and we have another job to go to, before Monday

I am creating... a mess. Yeah. I need to pack up everything and that makes it a mess before I get all done.

I am hearing... The View on the tv <<<< That was this morning, I now have the evening news on.

Around the house... Got to pack this all up. Jerry has to decide where we go, from here.

A few plans for the rest of the week... No plans, I am leaving the plans up to Jerry, for now.

For Today... October 7, 2009

For Today... October 7, 2009

Outside my window... The Sun is shining and the sky is blue with a few high bright white clouds.. The sky looks like it's been washed clean.

I am thinking... We have to go down soon. and straighten out the back of the van. Secure the tool box and then go pick up this weeks paycheck.


I am thankful for... Jerry making breakfast this morning for me. I was on the phone with Beth and he did the cooking. Jerry took the dogs down this morning as well. I love that he will do things like this and I don't have to ask him to.

From the kitchen... We will have hamburgers today. Not sure what will go with them. cut vegetables at least.. but I don't know what starch I'll have yet.

I am wearing... Maroon sweats and a light purple top wth Rellfoot Lakes Eagels Nest resort logo on it.

I am reading... 92 Pacific Boulevard, I got three more chapters read last night, while Jerry was on my computer looking up phone numbers.

I am hoping... That Jerry gets a phone call today so we can be on our way to the next job.

I am creating... Nothing right now.

I am hearing... Jerry snoring, The View on the tv and traffic out on the road. Ever now and then I hear a bird as well

Around the house... Not much will get done. Nothing but very basics get done when Jerry's not working. Just as I start something he'll want to go some where or want to do something.

One of my favorite things... Watching Jerry and the dogs sleeping, which they are all doing ,right this minute

A few plans for the rest of the week..

For Today... October 6, 2009

For Today... October 6, 2009

Outside my window... It's another grey, rainy day. Even opening the curtain did not brighten the room up much. It cool enough that I want sleeves on, today

I am thinking... I'm ready for all this rain to stop. I also think I need to start trying to walk a lot more or I'm going to not be much good with taking all this stuff out of this rrom when we are ready to go on down the road.

I am thankful for... My internet friends. They help me stay on track. That the wait for this job is over with. Although the stress changes now to, where do we go to from here. We know it will not be here, in a large city. It may be another large city, but it won't be here.

From the kitchen... I'll be cutting up Cucumbers, Radishes and Green peppers to go with the sliced tomato for our vegetbales for dinner tonight. I have some chicken Tenderloins to grill. I fixed more instant potatoes because I don't want to move an open box of potato flakes. It just ends up making a mess.

I am wearing... maroon sweatpants and a lighter purple top.

I am hoping... That the rain stops soon.

I am hearing... The tv is on, but I'm not paying attention to it. Traffic out on the road.

Around the house... the dishes are done, the bed is made and I've got two loads of laundry going. One in the dryer and one in the washer

One of my favorite things... is sleeping in. Beth did wake me this morning but that's ok, I needed up any way. Heather texted me, asking me to call her. She got a great report from Bailey's teacher and she's doing great in school. The teacher is considering putting her in the advance group because she's starting to read, now. Not bad at all for only 6 weeks of K.

A few plans for the rest of the week... finish laundry up. clean out the van and re-arrange it. pack up most of my summer clothes. I doubt I'll need more than one pair of shorts out after this week. Change of plans. clean the van, secure the tool box from rolling all over the back... and then take down everything we are not using and have not used in the last two week. Pre packing.

For Today... October 5, 2009

For Today... October 5, 2009

Outside my window... The skys are grey, but it's not raining. It could be very depressing if I allowed it to be. It is cooler and I needed a jacket to walk the dogs early this morning. I took a picture of the trees at the edge of the side yard. There is just a hint of color in them, now.

I am thinking... Learning this new photo imaging program is going to take me a lot of time. Well worth it. I will work on it each day for a while. Between that and sorting out some of the files I have will keep me plenty busy.

I am thankful for... Cooler weather. I can walk much more comfortable now. I took the dogs half way around the building this morning. I need to go walk again, I will wait until after I take the dogs down again. If they behave well, I may take them with me around the building as well.

From the kitchen... I'll be fixing hurgers for dinner. Jerry will get two and I'll have one. I'll fix some four cheese instant potatoes, cut up some fresh veggies and I may "splurge" and heat a can of vegetasbles as well.

I am wearing... Grey sweats and a light purple top.

I am reading... the user manual to my photo impact pro program amd still reading 92 Pacific Boulevard.

I am hoping... That Jerry knows for sure if this is the last week or not. That the box that Beth put in the mail comes in the mail tomorrow.

I am creating... new ideas of what to do with some graphics I have

I am hearing... The tv as background noise and traffic on the road. My other new program is The great Reeg " and I may start it for the ocean sounds it has on it, as well.

Around the house... I've cleaned the bathroom and kitchen area so far. mopped the bathroom floor and vacumned most of the kitchen floor, I just have a small area left in there, then I need to start in the bedroom area. I have the laundry sorted and ready to wash. I have at least 4 loads to do, this week.

One of my favorite things... Is learning new things.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Cleaning up the motel room. and if I get a chance, cleaning up the van as well.

I think one of the prompts should also be, In the yard... as I would have added cleaning the van or taking pictures of the fall folage to doing something in the yard.

For Today... October 4, 2009

For Today... October 4, 2009, My 53rd Birthday. (I love birthdays !)

Outside my window... The skys are leaking. Have been leaking all day long. Dreary grey, sleeping weather skys.

I am thinking... I love birthdays. Another year gone, but how many before me? Yes, I love the attention as well, but I love that we chose to celebrate our life with yearly milestones like this. Those who hate birthdays.. seem to forget that each year we are not only older, but wiser and more enriched by having earned another candle on the cake.

I am thankful for... Jerry taking today off to spend it with me. He did all the driving. We had lots of fun along the way. Breakfast, Playing slots at the Horseshoe casino, Lunch, Best buy for a computer program I wanted and even grocrey shopping. Just spending the day together was a treat. I do believe that if it hadn't been raining all day long, we would have gone and played a round of Putt Putt golf as well.

From the kitchen... No Cooking today. Jerry took me to Ryan's for breakfast and we had KFC for lunch. I love fried chicken. dinner was left overs for me and Jerry picked at stuff for his.

I am wearing... Brown sweat pants and a purple and white top. I had on a blue top, but when we stopped at the casino, Jerry asked if I wanted to change it, because it has some stains on it. I had to get in the back of the van to change it and just getting into the back was, interesting. I got up into it. I found my jacket while I was looking for a blouse. I knew I had a small bag of tops in the back, but forgot I had a jacket as well.

I am reading... the instruction book to my new computer program

I am hoping... That everyone else had a great day. That we find out where the next job may be, and that Jerry finds out for sure if we will be here until November or will we be gone soon.

I am creating... Nothing at this time.

I am hearing... fox news

Around the house... nothing got done except food shopping

One of my favorite things... Jerry, sleeping beside me.

A few plans for the rest of the week... I need to do laundry here at the motel this week. It's easy enough to do two loads a day. HOpe to find out if I need to sort and pack up Jerry's suitcase, I still havn't done that. I need to do some dog training sessions with both dogs while we are outside this week.

For Today... October 3, 2009

For Today... October 3, 2009 afternoon

Outside my window... The sky is a light blue with few clouds. We are due for more rain tomorrow afternoon and evening according to the local tv forcaste

I am thinking... I made it ! I finally walked around the whole motel, once, with the dogs. I'm wore out. I am so out of shape that it isn't funny. but I got around the whole thing, Now to do it again, Monday.

I am thankful for... Being able to do that walk, back hitches and all. I can't say it was Pain, but it was a tight feeling. I am thankful that the dogs are learning to walk together, beside me. and that they are not pulling as hard as they use to.

From the kitchen... We are maybe eating out. Depends on if Jerry wants left over beefy rice a roni or not.

I am wearing... new brown sweat pants and a blue and white top.

I am hoping... That Beth forgives me, for snapping at her this morning over the phone. She didn't realize that I really needed a box sent today, when I asked her to check the mail. She checke the mail but then left for breakfast. By sending it today I know it will get here, before the end of this next week.

I am creating... A notebook of craft ideas to work on later, when we are back into the camper

I am hearing... News of Fox news

Around the house... I need to sort the laundry and do up the few dirty dishes we have.

One of my favorite things... walking in the sunshine today.

A few plans for the rest of the week... I have told Jerry a few things I would like to do on my birthday. He's taking the day off work, to spend it with me. He did say we most likely will go to the casino that is only a half hours' drive away. We use to drive longer to go to one, when we were still in Missiour.\

For Today... October 2, 2009

For Today... October 2, 2009

Outside my window... The sky is light blue with a few high white clouds. After last nights showers it looks clean and fresh. We were to get socked with rain, but we only got showers

I am thinking... I spent too much time at the computer and not enough time doing any thing else. I will have to work on this.

I am thankful for... All my littel aches and pains. No, really. for each is a reminder that I'm still around. That I have to work on "Me" and do more so I will ach less. They remind me that I am still alive and I have plenty of things to still do and look forward to doing.

From the kitchen... I'm not cooking today. We will go t o cash Jerry's paycheck tonight so it's easier to pick up something while we are out.

We ate Dinner at Back Yard Burger. It's a nice place, It is not at all like your local Burger King. I had the Swiss Mushroom Burger. It was good. Jerry had the Double burger with Cheese. large fries and drinks for just over $17 . We enjoyed them. The seasoning on the fries is much differnt that what you get at other fast food places. Jerry went back and picked up their Chili Cheese fries. He didn't like them much. The Chili had fire but not flavor to it. He picked me up some of the cobbler (I know, not diet friendly) It was blackberry and it was good. you could taste the berries in it, and not just the sugar.

I am wearing... Jean shorts and a blue top with some rhinestones on it. I'll soon have to put the shorts up so while Jerry is cashing his check, I'll be looking for some sweat pants for me.
I did pick up 4 pairs of sweats tonight. I got two dark brown, one dark grey and one light grey (for sleeping and around the house) I picked up two sweat shirts as well. A light blue and a red one. I want to turn one into a jacket. I want Jerry to have one and I'll cut the other up the front and then crochette with some white yarn on the raw edge and add in some button loops.

I am reading... Still reading 92 Pacific Boulevard. I didn't get around to reading today. I laid down and took a nap this afternoon.


I am hoping... That we can leave Memphis soon. I don't like large cities. I can live in them but I don't have to like them. I want open fields and farms around me.
We are here for another week, at least. We will now know on a weekly basis how long.. so it may be one week. or up to 6 weeks that we are here. I hate this part of construction.


I am creating... Not much right now. Still working on some pages to add to my craft notebook and working on a couple of recipe booklets. I may make a few post cards to send out , later.

I am hearing... Y&R is about to come on. So I changed the tv over to CBS. Lots of traffic outside today. Lots of trucks. Down the road is a place where they put the truck trailers on and off rail cars. Across the road is a truck stop. So we hear lots of truck traffic.. Add to that we can hear the airplans taking off from Memphis and UPS has a hub at the airport. We heard a lot of jets taking off this morning, one right after another
Now that it's evening, I have numbers on the tv. can still hear a train blowing it's horns, the rumble of disel trucks and some jet engins as they take off or land.


.Around the house... I've finally folded up the laundry. I need the tubs to sort the dirtys so I can see if I need to do some now, or wait until the beginning of next week, if we are still here. Can do laundry this evening if this is our last week here.

Will do laundry next week. I plan on doing two loads a day. Monday and Tuesday.

One of my favorite things... Crisp mornings. The grass got cut very short and so does not hold as much dew. The pavement was a little damp this morning but the air smelled so fresh. I love Fall. I do hope we can go driving and see if the leaves are turning any where near us. I miss that, living so far south. I would hope to go toward the Cumberlands because the trees there are just wonderful when they change colors.


A few plans for the rest of the week... keep the room clean so it's easier to pack, if we go. Call Beth. Just want to enjoy the weekend. Jerry is talking about taking both days off this weekend. I kinda hope he works tomorrow but take Sunday off. Over time is nice, it pays more than just the bills when he gets over time.

Tonights dinner

This was our salad. No lettuce. We are taking a break from lettuce. Baby Carrots, tiny tomatoes, green peppers and cucumber. Jerry sprinkled season salt on his, I had a little ranch dressing on mine.



With Survivor being on tonight, I knew we would not be eating out. We didn't stop at a store last night either. So I worked with what I have on hand Ramen soup, and a can of chili. boil the ramen, drain it. mix in the flavor packet and add a can of chili.. I used two packes of Ramen for the two of us.



Fried spiced apples. I placed diced up fresh apples into a hot skillet with a bit of oil in it. Cooked until tender. Added some sugar in which I had stired in a bit of salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Continue cooking until the sugar carmelizes then add a dash of lemon juice. Yummy. I took over 20 pictures on how to make this, but don't think I'll post them. Takes too long to download the pictures.

For Today... October 1, 2009

For Today... October 1, 2009

Outside my window... High clouds with lots of blue showing through. The building across the street is being painted, I think. There was a huge tarp strung up yesterday in front of it. Today the tarp is down. The billboard is being changed out. Two men are up there with a new sign.

I am thinking... It's too pretty of a day to spend it all inside.* I think I'll take my book outside to read this afternoon. I'll also take my camera and take some pictures of the gardens here. Everything is still so green. No signs of mid fall at all, yet.**

I am thankful for... Being able to get up and out each day, even if it's just to walk the dogs down the stairs. I'm thankful for having internet because it's how I can keep in touch with my kids.From the kitchen... Tonight is survivor and we don't miss that. I'm cook up two packages of Ramen soup and add in a can of Chili with beans. Not my favorite but Jerry likes it. I'll cut up some green peppers, cucumber, and tomatoes and add some baby carrots for our salad. I think I may cook up some of the apples for dessert. this afternoon. I didn't do that the other day, and I should have. I may take pictures of the progression of making it, like I did Tuesdays meal. (don't know yet.)

I am wearing... grey sweats and a dark blue top.

I am reading... 92 Pacific Boulevard. I'm on chapter 4 now. In chapter 3 Olivia's Mom showed up with a basketfull of goodies. I'm wondering of the recipes will be in the book someplace. ( I read for about 45 minutes and am now at the end of Chapter 8)

I am hoping... That Jerry knows for sure when he time of this job will be over so I can make some plans of my onw.

I am creating... a notebook of crafts to do later.

I am hearing... The local news on the tv. traffic out side and when I get bored with the tv. I play some of the mp3's on my computer to see if I want them on my player for walking.

Around the house... The dishes are done. The bed stripped, (see below) and the dogs walked.

One of my favorite things... is the antics of the dogs, at times. Jerry's arms around me before he goes to work. and crisp morning walks

A few plans for the rest of the week... Not making any, until I know for sure if we will be "here" or on the road. would like to go to a Casino for my Birthday. Or the Crafts fair in town.
　
　
Poor Macon. As he and Rocy was doing the room to room, jump on the bed dash... hit the bed and slid off ot other side, will the blankets and sheets in tow to land on the floor on the other side. He was so scared that he peed a little on the floor. He thought he was in sooo much trouble. It took me a bit to convince him he was't in trouble. It happens. He knew he did bad. I need to have the sheets washed soon anyway so will put them out, today. I'll ask if they can also do the coverlette as well, soon.
The bed now has fresh sheets. I asked for the bed to be made while I had to dogs outside. Took a while but it got done. I did the rest of the daily work, though.
The dogs decided to do the wild dog run, again (what caused the sheets to fly off the bed this morning was a wild dog run) and Macon ended up running into the pole I had the leads attached to. He hit is kinda hard and has been favoring that leg a bit. He's walking on it, and doesnot wimmper or pull away when I rub on that leg so I don't think there is any major damange done but he's still sore. Poor baby, I don't know what he's been chewing up, but he just tossed it, onto the carpet and I have to clean it up... worst than cleaning up after a baby.. I assure you.. almost lost my afternoon pills, myself. what ever it was, didn't look like it should have been considered food in the first place. (dumb Bleep)
*My outside time, was waiting for the ladies to make the bed. They were cleaning the room beside mine when I took the dogs out. In the end.. the man who helps with cleaning made the bed. I had already taken out the trash and vacumned the floor.
**Still need to take those pictures.