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28 de julho Its muggy...and I'm tiredArrrghhhh.... its going to be a nice warm, muggy week...and working outside, it makes me tired. So its just a bit of wasting time online while I debate just what tonight's plans are going to be...most likely~ watering those new flowers that were planted yesterday( just what was I thinking? lol... dang hottest week of the year and I put in new plants, sheesh
 ) Other than that its going to be a simple, quiet night..... we've got the county fair coming up this weekend, so I need to reserve my energy for that....ok, plain and simple truth....I'm just going to be lazy tonight!! 27 de julho Sunday morning coffeeYes, its Sunday morning and I'm up at a decent hour...ok, maybe too early for a Sunday but I've got some things to do and I couldn't sleep so I may as well get moving...after some coffee and internet time.
Its been a fairly good week...got a few things done, went out a couple times with some friends...just enjoying summer before the dreaded snow flies again! Sheesh, a person even hates to think of that stuff on such a beautiful morning but just like most of life lately, the time just flies by! I mean, wasn't it just spring yesterday?
I happened upon some wildlife again this week...and the doe must have wanted to be famous or spend a few quality minutes with me because she stood perfectly still while I took a couple pictures...
Today I've got a few landscaping projects to accomplish...and maybe a bit of visiting later in the day.
I've had a few discussions lately about friendships and what people expect of others.... its got me thinking once again just what it is that humans value in each other and how 'high matinence' some people are, especiall when it comes to the few minutes they spend visiting with new friends online. I guess it comes down to just what people are 'looking for' when they spend their online time. Everyone has their own reasons for using the net to develop friendships and aquaintances...I've learnt that over the years that I've been online... sometimes its just a need to not be alone, other times its the shared laughs and stories. This funny little world that's been created by the click of a mouse can be interesting to say the least. It seems that lots of people share their thoughts and strange encounters with me from time to time... many times I shake my head and wonder. But a person can't force their beliefs and ideals on you... and you have to enjoy the differences in each other or cut your losses and sign off from time to time. I guess, as I've told a few folks lately once again... be true to yourself when it comes to being online...
I hope everyone is enjoying summer....I'm off to get dirty, lol. 23 de julho There are just somedays....There are just some days that make a person want to scream or lock themselves inside and tell folks just to go away...yes, I know, I'm a woman and those dang hormones (NO comments from the peanut gallery.... just shake your head and read on, lol)
 Its just been a couple weeks of what seems everything that could go wrong has gone wrong and the headache from hell yesterday topped it off.... Its these times when I know that a few good friends can always cheer a person up. I had to stop at the shop for a little regular matinence on my car and plug the leak in the tire.... so after the work was done, there was the normal bs and chit chat... I mentioned something about my chiropractor and needing a massage, when of course he had to mention 'those massage places' that were just down the road from him when he was growing up.... omg, ummm..yes, way different here buddy
 lmao, goof!! Then today I get an email from my daughter.... today is my 'saint's day'. It is a Catholic tradition, but sometimes its fun to look at people with your name and see their history fits your life..... so is it fate or something? Here are some interesting little tidbits about 'my saint'...
Despite the hardships of life and wayward children (not all became saints), Margery Kempe of Lynn says Bridget was “kind and meek to every creature” and “she had a laughing face.” Ok, so today I'm in a better mood...the evil headache has passed and I've got an appointment with my chiropractor for Saturday  although I'm going to have to wait on the massage...and that was the part I was looking forward to the most, dang it.20 de julho Arts, crafts and the wrong way to start a morningSaturday was a full day that started off somewhat unexpectedly... I was up and moving, getting ready for the day when I went out to the garage thinking I was off to see what items were at the craft fair in town when I noticed it.... yep, flat tire! Dang it... change it or call for a ride.
Changing it would mean 20 minutes and probably a quick clean-up job before I would make it to the park.... with the skies somewhat gray the ride was a better option for starting the day. So a quick call to the folks I was meeting there and it was off for the morning, changing the problem tire would have to wait until the afternoon.
Once down at the craft fair, we made our usual 'first trip' around all the crafters to check out all the different items and make a few decisions about if any purchased just had to be made.... here are some of the items, all pretty cool stuff...but the big questions was, 'Do I really need any of this?' Of course there are times when you have to put need aside and 'treat' yourself to something within reason.
so many interesting things to see and of course a few interesting people to visit with. Ran into a few friends along the way as well... I did make a purchase or two, lol, a gift for the shower today and one for my patio. The patio being recently installed, I need to do a bit of landscaping...but for now its just nice to sit outside and enjoy the fresh
and for now.... its time for a shower for me, before the baby shower this afternoon!! 17 de julho A Multi-blog, blogWell, there's going to be a few things in this blog... got a bit of catching up to do and a 'tag'. So tag first, then some rants, raves and basic blah, blah, blah....
Tag....
If you've been tagged. Post the rules at your Space. List eight things about yourself to share with all of your friends. After the list, choose eight other people to tag, list their names, and link to their Space. Then go to their space and tag them by leaving them a comment under one of their blogs telling them they've been tagged. Tell them to visit your Space to see the rules and what you wrote about yourself. You can copy/paste my blog, make the changes, and then post it at your Space.
Ok, I can go either way on tags... I probably won't tag anyone back, not that I want to quit the 'chain' of tags, but its just not something I normally do. So here goes, a few 'basic 8's'....
1. I love music...most types~and yes, even some rap! It all depends on my mood...which songs fit that mood. There are alot of songs that bring back memories, some just let my brain relax, others play and I have to turn up the volume to rattle the cobwebs from the corners of my mind.
2. I'm a bit of a news junkie... I like to keep up on things~ politics, weather, events and such.
3. I hate gossip!! There is a difference between genuine concern about a person and the idle chatter of people tooo bored in their lives who have to create drama in someone else's life. ( like I tell them at work....if only I had as much fun as some of the people talking about me think I have....)
4. I love to drive....there is a certain freedom and peacefulness in being on the open road.
5. I have two tattoos, an eagle and a rose~ the eagle is on my ankle, the rose on my shoulder blade. I would like another one I just haven't decided what and where.
6. I love to laugh and enjoy life.... if you can't laugh at yourself and some of the silly things that go on, you might need to loosen up just a bit.... there are a few things in life that shouldn't be taken seriously.
7. I'm a Libra, so I do believe in some balance in life.... work hard, play hard, but make sure there is both work and play in your life.
8. I know alot of people, but have only a few 'good' friends that I count on. There are millions of folks out there, each with their own story of life which is interesting, but people come and go... there are some that hang in there for the long haul, those are the ones who are worth the title of 'friend'.
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Its going to be a busy weekend around here, hmmm...what am I talking about, this week has had its share of things going on! I am looking forward to Saturday though, my little town has actually been pretty good about supporting and assisting the arts and this Saturday is one of the things that has been going on for a few years now. I know, there are lots of 'art fairs' all over the place but when its just down the road from you, you just gotta be involved. It is more of a social event but there are a few things I have in mind to check out if I should happen to see them. I will get some pics to share... then there is a surprise birthday party just down the road Saturday night...and a baby shower Sunday. Its just one of those 'busy, everything happening at the same time' weekends... I will be complaining of nothing to do next weekend, lol.
I have my 25 year high school reunion coming up next month.... I am most likely going to attend since once again...its just down the road and crawling home is an option, lol. That's another blog in itself one of these Saturday mornings with my coffee.
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Hmmmm..enough for right now, I have another topic but it will wait...the timing just isn't right to bring it up. I need a bit more research and logic in my brain to do it right.
15 de julho Distractions, distractions....Ok, so I'm only here for a few minutes because I've got a ton of things to do and turning on the computer usually leads to a few more minutes....(hours) more than I have to spare at the moment. I've been working on finishing the baby blanket I'm making for the grandbaby who is supposed to arrive in August but at the dr appoinment this morning, my daughter found out that the baby's already getting ready to make its appearance...ummmm, wait a minute, lol...I'm supposed to have another month to finish this blanket.. looks like its down to 2 weeks!!! I've got some work to do.... back to the grind here, more later! 12 de julho A Stormy NightIt's been a pretty decent week weatherwize.... not too hot, not too windy... just an enjoyable week. It seemed like most of the big storms passed around here, we got a bit of rain a couple evenings but nothing too exciting...until last night. The sky got dark, the wind picked up and then the lightning and noise! I love watching storms as long as they aren't real dangerous...the lightning fascinates me, the clouds attract me with their size and color, the winds amaze me as it pushes the clouds and tress around. Last night you could see the storm coming in... before it got too wild, I headed outside and moved a few things to safety (I mean, I just got my patio set and I wasn't about to chase anything down the street!) I know I'm supposed to stay away from windows but I stood in the door and watched... wondering if the trees would bend enough or if they would break. They withstood the winds, although some power lines didn't.... a firetruck past by with sirens on to secure the site and do what they do best.... help.
This morning as I write this I remember growing up, we would bring the lawn chairs out to the front and sit under the eaves, watching the color of the sky during storms. We learned to accept and enjoy the power and beauty in what was happening.... listening for the thunder after a lightning strike and counting to see how far off the lightning was. Of course if the lightning struck too close we all would jump! There was one time when a tree was struck behind our house... it ended up ON the house!
Even though the power would go off from time to time during storms, we seemed to find our own entertainment during that time...maybe because we didn't rely on all the technological toys we have today. Candles would be lit and the fun would begin.... a silly little hide and seek game with my dad. My sister and one brother would lock ourselves behind the bathroom door, waiting for the game to start. Dad would find a hiding place somewhere and we were off.... pushing little brother ahead of us, my sister and I would 'couragously' go looking for our monster dad. He would jump from his hiding place, growling and we would scream, running back to the security of the closed bathroom door! Of course, we were such daredevils.... going back out from behind to search again. Such a silly little game of amusement back then, but a million memories today.
Seems like another time of storms were the weekend I would go camping at a music fest... 2 of the 3 years that I went had rains and winds! The first time I happened to be at the concerts with friends, with the on coming rains, they postponed the music but we waited it out. A big field, the dust which usually covered the ground became a mud fest.... it was fun watching the antics of some, slipping and slidding down a mudslide, body surfing through the mud. It was bad enough going back to the tent wet and misserably cold...I can't imagine covered in mud as well, lol...but those folks...yeah, a few adult beverages included! The other year...I missed being outside in the rain because the storm started during the night. That year it wasn't the rain actually but the wind! Inside the tent it was safe and dry, but as the wind picked up I thought the tent might be as well.... laying on my airmattress, the tent would flex and move with the wind.... bending so much that it would touch my nose and then move back repeating this for an hour or more. The next morning, a few of the less secure tents did end up a few feet away from their original spots.
One year, my son and I did take the National Weather Services class on storm spotters... it was very interesting to learn more about what the weather service looks for in the sky. We were on their list for information about storms that hit our area... calling in to them about hail size and cloud colors. Once you learn about the wonders of storms, its more enjoyable to watch...
Oh the wonders of Mother Nature!!! 08 de julho A Break at Work and TaxesYou never really know just what will happen at work for me at least...some days are fun and joking, others we can get into some pretty serious discussions..and then laugh afterwards just because we can. Today while on break though, the discussion did get a little heavy. Like most people these days, we all have our times of pinching pennies and wondering just where our money does go. Heaven knows a dollar just doesn't go as far as it used to... going to the grocery store can take a week's worth of pay it seems and the cupboard's are still bare!
I know the price of gas has added insult to the injury, but what about the taxes we all pay? So of course we did the little 'history lesson' talk of 'wasn't the whole tax issue why we declared our independance from England?' I mean, don't you remember that tea party of yesteryear? Another commented... 'taxes are what lead to the fall of the Roman Empire'. Do we see a pattern here? I've always said, 'when are our politicians going to realize that there is only so much money in MY pocket before all you have left is pocket lint' Pocket lint is only good for so much... it won't get me to work, doesn't look good as a tip, can't buy me much....and honestly it doesn't impress too many folks. I know we need taxes for essentials... but its time to tighten everyone's belts, even the government's spendings.
Enough of the serious talk.... back to work and of course the nonsense does start.... and its a result from the sun and this weekend, lol. Tanlines!!! What is it that makes them so intersting? The perv of the office of course had to put his two cents in... telling me he doesn't have any tan lines, lmao.... ummm, 'I've seen you outside working on your yard and you weren't nekkie and no, you don't have to prove it or show me....'
I'm not sure what the boss is thinking some days... this morning he came up to me and told me about the company offering an 'early out'.... ummm, I'm hoping to at least double my age before even thinking about 6 feet under...my blood lines are good even if I'm not exactly the healthiest acting person around, so retirement is not in the near future...even though he loves reminding me how long I have left at work while he's down to his 'last 4th holiday'.... he's gonna miss me
lol.A bit of a project bug has been biting me once again.... My front patio is finished!!! Now its just the landscaping and the furnature.... while my sister would rather sit on her back deck to enjoy her coffee...I'm looking forward to family and friends in the front yard enjoying a few adult beverages, stories and fun. Years ago the front porch was a place to gather... neighbors and friends seeing you outside would stop by for an ice tea, a little conversation.... I may be living in this time and place, but there are a few things of days gone by that I believe in bringing back, this just happens to be one of them....
Have a great hump day tomorrow...after a few sleepless nights, I think tonight might be an early one... or a few hours of sleep and wide awake at 1am, lol...
06 de julho Floating a paradeWell...I'm a bit sunburnt, but the weekend was a well needed break from the norm and pretty relaxing all in all. Friday's activities were an all day affair... starting around noon and ending about midnight, and yes...I slept in my tent
although my hip reminded me most of the day Saturday why I should have brought along my air mattress... dang, I think I"m getting old  lol. The boat parade this morning was pretty small and I'm not sure if it was the price of gas or just the fact that most people had been busy all weekend and were probably thinking of taking it easy or heading back home today...but there were a few hardy souls.Friday was the big day... there were about 30 some at the cabin, enjoying the day and the water... especially the kids!! I'm not that old that I didn't enjoy it that day... the little ones had the most fun, the foster kids my daughter has at the moment probably enjoyed it the most... life jackets on, running to the end of the dock and waiting for me to catch them as they jumped in, lol.... she told my daughter the other day... "I like being a kid". What a little sweetie... and at the street dance, she had the moves...all smiles! Definately what summertime is all about....
04 de julho Getting readyWell... I'm in the middle of hurry up and wait and things I should be doing, lol. I've got my almonds toasted for the spinach salad I'm bring, some clothes washed... my list of things to bring along to the lake (which btw, keeps growing and I'll probably not need half of it!).
My very relaxing lounging chair, swimsuit, beer, salad, tent... sleeping bag, pillow, camera (empty from the grad pics of a couple weeks ago) hmmmm...guess I should throw a few logs in the trunk for the campfire... what am I forgetting?
When 'the family' gets together like this, we share in the food...everybody bringing something so I think we have the variety covered even though when I called my sis last night she didn't know just what everyone was bringing... but here's the list of today's bounty
Brats and burgers...grilled to perfection, I tend to like mine on the little bit of burnt brats, mmmm...nothing like a good brat!
Tuna salad... my daughter has gotten pretty good at perfecting this and its been requested
Ramon noodle salad... this one has to be tasted to understand the concept, lol... shredded cabbage, almonds, ramon noodles with a dressing.... the noodles being added last to keep their crunch.
Baked bean with hamburger
Rice Krispie bars...my gramps adds a few 'extra' items so this is always a surprise treat, lol... choco chips, raisins, m&m's ....whatever happens to be in the cupboard, lol
My spinach salad.... very simple... spinach, craisins, toasted almonds and balsamic vingerette
There's sure to be a surprise or two besides....
Here's a pic of the lake from a very cold Memorial day this year.... the way its looking outside at the moment, its going to be a busy day on the lake! The sun is out, nothing forcasted to ruin it until late Sunday night...
The bro-in-law is bringing the boat, so there will be rides and who knows...maybe a shot at falling of the inner tube being pulled behind it. As much fun as that sounds I think just floating with a drink in my hand will be about as wild as my day will be, lol.
Guess its time for me to think about actually loading the car.... make a stop for ice.... ok, getting dressed might be a good idea as well, lol.
02 de julho working towards the weekendIt is a 'short' week this workweek and I'm looking forward to enjoying the long holiday weekend.... the weather looks to be co-operating for me to spend most of the weekend on the lake! The little town I live in is planning a full weekend of events... a car show, music in the park, street dances both Friday and Saturday night, of course there will be fireworks and a boat parade. All I have to do is make it through 2 more days of work, lol.
I'm planning on pitching my tent down at the lake.... my grandparents retirement home, my sister and I will be enjoying the day, have a campfire in the evening and finally crash in the tent after a long day of sun, drinks, and fun! I'm thinking on Saturday though that I will sit on the back deck of my house and watch the fireworks... hopefully making it a quiet night of recovery from a couple days in the sun and recharging for the boat parade. Yes, the imfamous thing called a boat parade.... I have participated in the parade in the past, but these days its sitting on the shore watching the decorated pontoons and smaller boats pass by. The past years of participating definately were enjoyable... a few adult beverages, friends and family out for an afternoon drive on the lake. I probably will take some pics of the weekend to share... I do need to work on that a bit more but I have been distracted lately. |
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