Empty Nest

Rabbit...rabbit

I'm baaaaack!!!

I got back from Destin yesterday.  What a fantastic trip.  I have never been to Destin before, we were in condo's right on the beach.  I mean, got up in the morning (any time I wanted to) and drank my coffee on the balcony looking over the ocean.  Walk down the steps and you're on the beach.  White sand, clear water.  Oh heavens it was wonderful.  My little freckled self has a bit of color.  Didn't get really burned at all but am a bit red.  Ate seafood, brought some home.  23 of us went.  Some of my friends have been going to 20 years.  This year was my first but I'm planning on saving for next year.  I would love to have that to look forward to every year. 

We shared food with other Condo's.  We had spaghetti one nite, Finger foods and appetizers another night, taco's ,  home made pizza another night. Of course we all brought wine too. We walked everywhere.  We had wonderful weather.  Not a drop of rain anytime at all.  The days it was cloudy, they went away.  It didn't get chilly until Sat am, which is when we left.

I did miss my puppies.  I was worried about them but they're fine.  Very glad to be home and are now asleep on my bed.  I'm tempted to join them. That 8 hr drive yesterday wiped me out.  I haven't looked at the pictures on my camera yet.  I'll post a few when I get a chance to check them.  My friend that rode down and back with me took most of the pictures.  She took over 700 and she had a much better camera than mine. 

I never woke up in time for the sunrise but sunset everynight was absolutely beautiful every night.  We never left for dinner until after sunset. 

Seagulls, Dolphins, Pelicans, jelly fish, and some strange and some wonderful people.  It was an fantastic week, for sure

Tuesday and holding..

I had to go to the Dr today.  We had to get forms filled out so our medical benefits would cost us less.  Its the first time in forever that I went with nothing wrong and not needing a presecription.  So, just in case it would go to waste I got a flu shot.  Damn if that thing isn't the consistency of tar.  She kept saying it would "sting".  Sting is not the word.  Just plain hurt is what it did.  Stings only last a second.  this lasted the entire time it took her to get it all into my arm. Just sayin'

I love Tuesday nights.  I get to watch "Castle".  Its been on a few years and I LOVE it.  Since I have a DVR I can record anything that comes on at 10 and watch it the next night.  Hence "Castle" and "Hawaii Five-0" on Tuesday.

I want to see "Real Steel".   Has anyone seen it?  Is it good or a waste. 
I can not wait for my vacation!!!!!!

Just Saturday

Just wonderful..I took my car to the dealer today to get its "physical" before I take it on a trip later.  All the brake pads are bad.  Its going to cost me $500+ to get them fixed.  I have a question for anyone that may know the answer.  How the hell long are brakes supposed to last?  The car is 3 years old.  Isn't that a little short for brakes?  How long should these last?  At 500.00 I'd say it had better be a good long time.  Crap.  I'm glad that I took it though. I'd have hated to find out the were bad by running into something on our trip.  It's supposed be ready soon so here I sit waiting for the call. 

Al Davis has died.  RIP Al but goodness you were difficult these last years. 

Vols play Georgia tonight.  This is a huge game for us and our relatively new team.  I'm loving our new head coach and his mother.  I really do hope he can lead the team to a decent football season..............7pm  ESPN2

Go VOLS

 
 
 
 
 

 

Wednesday..a good day

Today started out so wonderfully.  I spoke to my son and his wife first thing.  They called me before they went to work (different time zone).  It was such a joy talking to them.  They were checking on my health and wanting a few more details.  But hearing their voices first thing at work was stupendous!!!

I had a hard time getting up for work this morning.  Of course nothing new but a little more difficult today for some reason.  I'm thinking it may be just plain relief after the past few weeks. Foour or five days of sleep would be nice.

Tonight is one of my faborite TV nights.  I actually watch regular shows tonight, not DVR recordings.  I'm a die hard "Survivor" fan.  So I watch it live every Wednesday.  Its also "Criminal Minds" night.  I've always loved this show (watching now).  Although, I must say, if you watched this last week it was so gory it made "Dexter" look like Cinderella.  They really don't need that much gore on Criminal Minds.

I got to sleep at 10 so the good thing about the DVR is that on the nights that there isn't much I like on TV I get to watch the 10 pm shows or anything else that was on the same time another show I like is on. 

Think I'm a TV phobic?  Well, maybe just a bit. 

Well.........

Amanda is home.  I hope to God she's innocent.

Whoopie

Good news, even though I had a precancerous polyp when they did the colonoscopy, the scans are clear. I have to go back for another mammogram in 6 months because they want to make sure what they found was a lymph node. I guess they want to keep an eye on it. I also have to keep the port in me for another year. “Just in case” to quote the Dr.So I can go on vacation in a few weeks and enjoy it…..whoooooo  

 

Nah, I'm not nervous

So, tomorrow I go for my "report" from my Dr about all of my scans.  You know, the ones that tell him if I have had any cancer come back, or god forbid any that is new.  I'm kinda trying not to think about it.  After all, they've been doing blood work right along and no hints as to any tumors so.....I am professionally diagnosing no cancer.  I know I can tell you one thing.,  Mammograms are number 1 created by man, and they (mammogramers) get some sort of evil delight by calling you back and  trying to prove your boobies can be flattened so much that they disappear. Leaving all kinds of discomfort, then....they tell you that well...you need an ultra sound.  Shit.  I love it when they say "Does it hurt" and you're thinking of killing them and you think of saying "shit yes" but you know they will just say "a few more minutes" even if it does.    Of course they only found some lymph nodes, all benign.  

You know it wouldn't be so bad if they'd just go ahead and do it all in one visit.  I had a feeling they wouldn't find anythng but with my history and family history it would have been stupid to not go.  This is the second year of the "call back" which of course does all kinds of crap to  your mind for a day or two.  Just do it all at every visit and we can skip a few days of total terror.. Just an idea ya know.

So, wish me well and I'll let the 2 readers out there how it comes out !!  Happy Tuesday

"Castle" is on tonight..

This new season...

How happy am I?   "Dexter" just started.  This is truly one of my very favorite shows.  I think I may be one who really loves the evil type of tv.  ie, Dexter, and Revenge.   Have you seend Revenge?  Its wonderful.  She is so deliciously evil, beautiful too.  

Right now all Dexter is doing  is showing spins from his back shows.  I don't know what this season is going to be about but since I love Dexter it should be good. 

What is your favorite new/old show?  I really haven't found anything new that I've fallen in love with yet but would be interested in your favs....

Rabbit...rabbit

Happy Halloween month.  Rabbit..rabbit

It's not just a day.....

 

ARTHUR T. BARRY
FIREMAN

A TRIBUTE

 

 

Its hard to remember.  Sometimes I don't want to but..I then remember the people, the so many of innocent people that died that day just doing what I was doing.  Going to work.  It's scary when you think of it.  So all I can say, with all my heart.....I am sorry, I hope you can keep going like you have the past 10 years and I will pray for everyone who lost someone that day adn those who managed to survive.

 

Rabbit...rabbit

Happy September

Rabbit...rabbit

Another month another Rabbit...

Happy Fourth of July Weekend!!

I'm very lazy this weekend,  First of all its hotter than hell here and the humidity is going up every hour. I need to cut the grass this morning but, considering its Sunday I don't dare start until around 9.  That may be a little early but heck.  I wanted to do it a 8. Fear of totally irate neighbors presuaded me not to.

Going to a cookout today.  Some friends and good company.  Its fresh veggie time of the year so the veggies should counteract the burgers, salami etc.  Because lets face it..Burgers and dogs are just so wonderful, you have to have some!!!

Everyone have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend.  Enjoy the fireworks!!!

Rabbit...rabbit

For luck the first of the month.  Some will remember...Rabbit  rabbit

 

Happy Saturday!!!

I've been on vacation since Wednesday.  I have done projects that have needed doin' for a very long time.  Shampooed my living room carpet.  It looks wonderful without "pee spots" and the place smells so much better.  

I also got this in the mail yesterday.  I have been waiting on this to come out  on DVD forever. My copy was on VHS.  OOPS.  No VCR player. I started watching it yesterday and I was late for an appt.  I do wish it would come out on Kindle. I love this book.  I have much to do today so I'm afraid to start it today....I want to watch it when I actually have the time to enjoy it!!

I went and had my port flushed this week.  They still aren't telling me when I can get it out.  It usually doesn't bother me but having it sitting there and sometimes being sore, just reminds me of stuff I'd rather not be reminded of if ya know what I mean.

I'm going to a party today at a boat dock.  I just saw the weather.  Storms.  Oh lovely.  I'd better go cut the grass right now.  There may be a neighborhood child lost in it.

Have a great Saturday ~~~

The worst sandwich..

I'm not going to go into detail but, for lunch today I went to a well known restaurant and bought at well advertized "Mushroom and swiss roast beef sandwich".  My advice to all.  Skip it.  I'm still sick from it.  It did have a strange tasting sauce on it but from the point of the last bite, I've been eating it all day.  Maalox hasn't helped and neither has phenergan (sp).  Grrr. I hate when that happens.  I should have purchased a damn burger, or brought mine from home......I'll do that tomorrow for sure. 

Little Andy was sick last night too.  Maybe I caught what he had.  He's fine today but goodness he had an "active" night last night. 

My house is still cool after the "film" on the windows and doors.  I think I'm loving this idea.  Of course I haven't done anything really "exerting" since Sunday so we'll see what happens when (if) I get the urge to do something more than read during the week and into the weekend.  It will not go below 90 any time in the next 8 days.  Oh joy!!!

Have a great evening folks!!

Unconscious Mutterings...

1. Circles ::  Amazing
2. Born ::  Nee
3. Teddy ::   Roosevelt
4. Comfortable :: reading
5. Chaste ::  unborn
6. Burned ::  heartbroken
7. Blouse ::  shirt
8. Threats ::  Mean
9. Cuddly ::    Andy and Rosco
10. Condemned ::  Doomed

Cooler..inside

I put up the window film yesterday.  I couldn't judge much because it then got cloudy and threatened rain the rest of the day BUT. Today has been the same its been for the last 9 days.  HOT as hell and sunny.  I came home today and the house was much better than usual.  I think its actually cooler than it was when I kept the blinds closed.  The only complaint I have it that when it was not sunny yesterday it was hard to judge how dark it was outside.  So I left half of the double windows un-filmed (?) so I could see how it really was out there.  So far so good. 

It is also nice in here having the windows unblocked so I can see outside.  Gosh how I hate being closed in with no windows.  I think the dogs like it too.

Have a loverly Monday everyone!!

 

Late Rabbit...rabbit

I thought I'd done this.......So for the first of June

Rabbit....rabbit

 

Ok, I know..Its hot there too.

But.  I am going to bitch about it here and so....I am not in the mood for 98 degrees in June. Early June at that.  If I wanted to be godawful hot all the time I'd live in Houston, Miami, Arizona.  You know HOT places.  Its June , its beautiful and I hate sweating all the time. That's that.

My garden is flourishing.  I re-potted some veggies yesterday where had planted two plants in one pot and it wasn't big enough.  My yellow zucchini has flowers on it.  So do the cucumber plants.  A few tomato plants have green tomatoes that are already bigger than my red ones from last year.  The little plant that I bought that is growing little yellow tomatoes is already sprouting out edible tomatoes.  All three pepper plants are still growing and flowering.  I'm so excited.  I've got a little backyard full of colored pots with veggies in them.  Oh, some house plants too.  I also planted some green beans today.  It may be too late but maybe not.  We'll see.  

I attempting to conquer high electric bills, I've purchased that "platinum" color window film that says it cuts down on the cooling bills.  Last weekend I did my back door.  It worked so well blocking the brightness of the sun that I took down the blinds.  Now I'm taking a break from doing the dining room windows.  The afternoon sun shines straight in those windows and my bedroom windows raising the heat at least 10 degrees in the afternoon unless I close all of the blinds.  Then I feel like I'm in a cave.  I hate not being able to see out of my windows.  Of course I have a trillion fans going too.  It's rather loud in here.  

I'm taking Rosco to the vet this Wednesday.  He needs his shots etc but he also is having periodic trouble breathing.  I don't know if its allergies or what.  I usually happens when he's outside or has just come in.  I gave him 1/2 a benadryl yesterday and 1/2 of one this morning.  It actually seems to help.  I just want to make sure with the Vet that I'm not killing him by giving it to him.  Just for the record.  She's gonna tell me he's fat.  He and I are starting to resemble each other.  Short and round.  

Have a great day everyone.  Happy Sunday

Black Olives!!!!

Did you know that Black Olives are the best food on the earth?  They are.  I love them.  I can eat them any time day or night and I can actually eat a whole can if I let myself (Well, I don't, not every time)  Found out last night that if you're eating chips and 7 layer dip...top it with a black olive. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I didn't get to take my vacation that was supposed to start last Wednesday.  I just had heavy duty stuff at work that just couldn't wait.  I did geet 4 hrs on Friday afternoon.  Better than nothing!!

So, since I had plans for my 6 day vacations (house duties) I have decided to do nothing.  Well, at least today.  The dogs and I are relaxing, gardening (You should see my garden in pots!!)  I'll take pictures. I already have 5 tomatoes (green but growing).  I've got some plants, cucumber, yellow squash that are going to need bigger pots.  This is sooooo cool.  This gardening stuff.  I know when my husband first suggested we garden, being a displanted city girl I said "why should I did in dirt for beans when I can get them in cans 3 for $1.00 at Krogers".  Yeah, we were different.  Don't get me wrong, I still don't want to mess with the worms ets.  My garden is in giant pots.  No worm meetings here.  

I'm going to grill all weekend.  I have a pretty Ribeye for tonight.  I have chicken, and ribs for the next two nights.   I went to Sam's.  I have enough of some stuff to last all summer.  I hate going to Sams.  Maybe I should go more often.  I only go 3-4 times a year. 

I hope everyone has a safe wonderful weekend.  Thanks to all of our soldiers and vets and ancestors who gave us the freedom to enjoy this weekend and the wonderful opportunity to live in this country!!

Thursday...and nice

Geeze the weather is such a freaky thing.  Its been so damn cold here that I've worn sweatshirts and jackets.  Especially the last few days.  Now they're saying it'll be 90 on Monday.  What???? I have no idea what to do with winter clothes and where to put summer clothes.  This has been the darnest past year as far as weather.  Everywhere, not just here.  Makes ya wonder just a bit.

I'm going on vacation.  Yep me, a real out of town beach vacation.  Its in October and of course its Florida with a big group of friends.  They have been going for years and I've always been jealous. This year, I'm going.  So...after losing all of the weight I did during chemo, then gaining all of it back plus some...I must work on getting back to at least presentable.  See, I'm almost a perfect circle.  If I was 5'9" I'd be fine.   Problem being....I'm 5'2" on a good day with shoes on.  I know I'm way beyond bikini levels (62 is just a bit wrinkly) but I'd like to not vibrate every time I take a step.  I'm so excited.   I'm going to hate boarding the dogs but all of my friends who could keep them.....are going with me. I'm already planning what to pack etc.  and its 5 mos away!!!

GO GRIZZLIES!!!



Unconscious Mutterings...

I haven't done this in a while   

1. Code ::  Blue
2. Brothers :: in arms
3. Immigration ::  Mix
4. Heavy ::  oops
5. Bracket ::  Crossarm
6. Murder ::   strangle
7. Neighbor ::  nosey
8. Collar ::  collect
9. Onslaught ::  overdose
10. Eyebrows ::  plucking

I am fine!!!

Good news.  No cancer ......woopie.  Now I must sleep

Happy Mothers Day everyone!!

In one of my more stupid choices I elected to have a colonoscopy tomorrow.  Yeah,, Monday the day after Mothers Day when everyone, tv, radio, newspapers every thing is talking about the delicious food they are going to eat.  You know, go out to dinner, or have a scrumptions dinner at home.  Doesn't it all sound so good?  Well, I ate orange jello for breakfast.  I HATE JELLO.   Clear liquids all day.  Know what I want Biscuits and Gravy, scrambled eggs, coffee with CREAM in it.  GRRRRRR. 

Actually I'm fine.  Have a bit of trepidation regarding the test.  I'd like to think the chemo took care of all of the cancer but once you've had the big "C" everything that hurts or must be tested surely is cancer.  And since cancer is what they're looking for well......the mind is a funny thing.

I planted a garden.  In pots.  I have two with tomatoes, green peppers, red peppers, yellow peppers, cucumbers, crookneck squash, banana peppers, and one plant I have no idea what it is. The label is gone.  I also have a grape tomato plant.   I've been busy and I can't wait to start seeing stuff grow.  I'm also thinking of getting green beans.   AND I may learn how to can some of this stuff.  One of the girls at work mentioned she would try and it sounded like a good idea.  Of course neither on of us has a clue how to can anything.  Kinda hate losing any of the "crops"..  Of course these are all in pots so I don't know how successful this will be but tomatoes worked last year so I'm kinda gung ho this year. 

Oh yeah, I can't even have a Mothers Day drink today even if it is clear liquid.   You know Vodka?

Happy Mothers Day everyone.  Wish me luck tomorrow ok?

What a week

I have been so busy since last Wednesday. The night of the tornados.  Tennessee got its fair share of dreadful damage and I'm in the business that works very hard when things like that happen.  It has been awful. And top of that, my daughter lives in Huntsville Al and Alabama really got hit.  And hard.  Thank goodness she could tweet and I saw that from her so I knew she was ok.  WIthout power but ok.  the rest of Alabama.  Not so good, not so good at all. My heart breaks for all of the communities that were hit so badly.  They are all going to need help in so many ways.  If you can help, please do.  

Now, last night.  What do you think about Osama?  I was mixed at first because it doesn't seem right to rejoice over the death of another person, and its probably not right BUT....what he did is so very very bad, not right and so evil.  I remember 9/11 like it was yesterday and I remember the feelings I had towards him and his followers and of all of the wonderful people they just randomly killed.  Gave so many of them no chance at all.  So here I am with that.  I had a talk with the Good Lord this morning, apologized profusely for the glee I was trying not to feel but....If he needs that man gone off of this earth then I am very grateful that he made that decision yesterday. And, what took so long?

Thats all I can say about that.  It seems like its a good day for this planet.  Lets hope we're right. 

Happy Easter

It is beautiful here today.  I bought a Turkey Breast for today and I'm going to attempt to grill it rather than bake it.  Help keep the house cool.   I now there is some terrible weather in the mid-west but its a glorious day here.

Easter means so much for so many of us.  Some nothing, some quite a religious experience.  I'm not really into the rituals etc but I am thankful that I have this glorious holiday to celebrate.

I hope you all can enjoy this in your way and have a wonderful Sunday whether you observe Easter or not.

 

Asparagus Heaven

I made this yesterday and took it to a get together with some friends.  Asparagus Pizza.  I had found the recipe on "Tasty Kitchen" a few weeks ago and wanted to try it.  OMG people this was wonderful.  I cut up some green onions an added them to it but that's all.  I followed the recipe exactly.  It was easy and tasty.  Oh yeah, I did buy the pizza dough.  I'm not a big baker.  It was very good.  I had entertained the thought of adding chicken but I don't think it would have been very good at all.  My friend agreed with me.  The asparagus is so good like this by itself.   

If you like asparagus you'll love this and if your borderline......it just might convert you!!!!

Did you watch

Survivor last night?  Yes, I'm a big Suvivor addict.  Have been since the first episode and yes, I did see the first episode. Last night was such a very strange and hostile episode.  I know I don't like the guy named Phil and for the life of me I can't see why they didn't send him home last night.  BUT.  the one I want to see go home almost more than Phil...Rob. I've had all of him I can stand. 

Good news!!  The Dr didn't call today either...so far so good.

I have to work tomorrow. All of us do. The company isn't closed so every where, we will be working.  Not one of our customers is working but we'll be there!!! Its the one time of the year we all can clean and organize our desks, offices etc.  Oh Joy...

Have a wonderful Happy Easter everyone.  

Everything is ok....so far

I've been so miserable lately waiting for the darned 6 mos check up with the chemo dr.  I just knew I had cancer again.  You know, like I said you can convince yourself you have cancer of your toenail if you let yourself.  

I went to the Dr yesterday.  He said the blood looked ok.  There were some tests that still had to be run and he would call me if anything showed up.  Of course dummy here never thought to ask how long it would take but.....he didn't call today!!!!.  I'm having my one year colonoscopy on the 9th of May then I'm free until September.   I do have to go and have my port flushed out every 2 months but that's nothing.  I'm hoping after a year he'll let me get rid of it.  

I'm having some thoughts ....Here I go. What do you do as a mother of grown children.  Who are married, with families of their own and who you never talk to.  I know they're busy and successful.  One of them lives in Arizona so the time difference is an issue.  Should I just call?  Is that being intrusive or a pest?  See, I miss talking to them. Tell me, did your mom calling you bother you or was it an inconvenience?  Would maybe once a week be ok?  I pretty much leave it up to them, but they usually call me when they're driving somewhere so if they don't go on any long drives, I'm out of luck.    I know there were times my Mom calling would kind of irritate me but....she lived in this town and I saw her at a minimum once a week .  I was also the only child that lived in this town.  When I sent an email telling them I was going to the Dr to see if the cancer had spread and that I was scared to death no one called. Am I a pout for not handling that well?  Am I being a baby?

Or....should I just suck it up, stop being so pouty and enjoy it when they call. .... 

Happy Birthday Mom

Today was/is my Mom's birthday.  She always said she was unlucky since she was born on Friday the 13th.  She would never let us tell anyone that, because that meant that they would know how old she was (assuming they would even care enough to figure it out!!).  

I loved my Mom.  So very much.  When I think back today, on her and her life , all I can do is admire her.  She had 7 kids.  12 yrs between us. And my father was a SOB on good days.  She put up with so much from all of us over the years and never once bailed.  Oh, she had her flaws, but let me tell you this....not one of us was an angel.  Nopey, not one of us.  I miss her so, even though she's been gone for what seems like a century.  As my life goes on I realize how much I really did love her.  

She has company in heaven now.  My friend Enza is up there and I can see the two of them laughing their butts off pointing at me....She must be in heaven.  She had enough hell here on earth.

Happy Birthday Mom, I love you 

Sunday

It is beautiful today.  The sun is shining and right now its about 43 but it'll be 70 in the afternoon.  My dogs love this as much as I do. I can't wait until about 2pm.  They'll be outside sunning..  I stil don't have my fence gate.  I've called and raised grief over and over again.  There is always one excuse or another.  I can't do much in the yard, which is ticking me off, since thre isn't a way in and out.  All of my lawn furniture is also being used as a barrier so the pups don't get out.  grrrrr Supposedly, it will be done in a few days.  I'm taking a few days off this week and the back yard is one of the projects.  

If anyone has an iPhone4 (which I do) I have a question.  When I see there are messages for me I click it and the bottom half of the screen has the keyboard there.  I hate that.  I've read the manual etc an can't find out how to get rid of the keyboard.  Is there a key or shortcut I should know?  That you know?    Also does anyone know of any good camera apps?  I'm new at this one and trying to learn the ropes......

Just saying.....

Does what is going on in Japan i.e. Nuclear Power Plant...scare the shit out of you?  It does me.  Just saying

Obama is going to run again... surprise , surprise

I am addicted to a new show..."Its me or the dog" on Animal Planet.  I tape it and its a good fill in on Sat night

Have a great day everyone.  Its nearly Dogwood time in Tennessee!!!

 

 

Rabbit...rabbitt

For luck the first of the month.  Some will remember...Rabbit  rabbit

Better today..

Last night was much better than Friday night,  Although I did wake up in the middle of the night (to get off of the couch and move to the bed!!) it wasn't a disaster like Friday.  I need to start laundry today and do some work.  Its cold here and rainy and just plain ugly,.  The dogs are asleep next to me on the couch and one of them needs to go out (if you know what I mean) but neither one likes to go out in the rain. 

I've got some picture frames today to use for my grandson's theatre pictures and some recent grand kids pictures.  We'll see how that works out.  Of course they're the great ones Miss Zoot took.  She is so darned talented.  She is my source of family pictures.  (Especially since I left my camera at home last time)

Have a great day everyone.  Surely the weather is beautiful somewhere right?

Some hitches in...

my get along..  So to speak.

I don't know if this is the way it is with everyone but after you've been diagnosed with cancer, gone through the treatment and now just waiting to see if you'll get it again.......everything that hurts, twinges, aches or just plain makes itself known must be cancer.  Some days it is ok and I can "just ignore" the aches and pains and some days.....its just plain scary.  For some reason today is a scary one.  All I want to do is go to sleep.  Instead, I've started cleaning out the refrigerator and now I'm sorry about that!!!

That's all.  Sometimes I'm lonely and just need to put something in writing.  It kinda helps.

Thanks for reading friends

What a weekend even tho'

There isn't a picture anywhere to prove I was there.  BUT

I was there and I have a picture to prove it(see below). Best of all I got to see my fantastic grandson in the play "Beauty and the Beast".  He played Monsieru D'Argue the insane asylum keeper and he played scary and eerie so good. As a matter of fact he can also sing beautifully.  I have never been so proud of a grandkid in my life. I cried from his opening appearance to the final bow!! Of course he's my first and has always held a soft spot in my heart. .  I do have a fantastic picture of him in all his eerie glory.  Its on my phone and as soon as I can figure out how to get it from there to here I will post it.  If it wasn't such a drive back to Huntsville I'd be there this weekend to see it again.

Here we are....I figured this one out!!!  Happy grandma, me

Spring is on the way

Chris Mathews has a dreadful haircut.  ..sorry, he just came on and looks funny. If you listen to all the news stations the world is on the brink of extinction.  Or at least Japan is.  CNN is now saying Beaking news...explosion in Reactor 2.  I don't know if its now or a day old explosion.   The whole thing is just confusing.  I've also seen the same Tsunami films over and over.  I'm going to try Fox now and see if they're any different.  Where the hell is Keith Oberman...

You're not going to believe what I did this weekend.  Totally unlike me, actually never done by me..I dug up my garden (pitiful and done by HOA) and planted Hydranga?  and tulips,.  got a gazing ball, that is out there and I got some new lights for the edge.  It looks so pretty and will look much better when the flowers bloom.  I'll take pictures to show off my new adventure. 

BTW.  The explosion in Reactor 2 is new per Fox.  Shep is there.  

Did my taxes too!!!  Yeah me

Had a dreadful day at work today.  Hoping tomorrow will be much better.  A friend is going to keep my pups this weekend so I won't have to board them.  That is good.  

Have a great evening ...  Thanks Sandy

Time Change

First....I am so sorry about what happened in Japan.  I have watched this all day yesterday and this morning.  Good bless the people and help them do something with that plant to keep it from total meltdown.  Unfortunately I remember 3 Mile and Chernobyl.  

Now.  The damn time change.  I know it means spring is here and good gravy it was beautiful here yesterday and will be for a good deal of the day BUT, I am always so sleepy after this one.  All I want to do is sleep all day.  Problem.  Way to much to do.  So, here I sit blogging for the first time in a very long time.

I really am feeling much better.  For instance, the tired today..has always happened. Every time the time spring's forward I get exhaused.  I know it'll work its way out  My mother used to start complaining that "I'll be tired until the "fall backwards" time changed.  And she was.  Thanks mom.  :-)

I am going to  Huntsville this weekend.  Going to see my first grandchild sing and dance in a production of "Beauty and the Beast".  He plays a mean character.  Has a solo and I can not wait.  My son, his wife, of course my daughter and her whole family will be there too.  I will be like a reunion and I am so excited.  I'm still trying to figure out how to take pictures etc.   I don't think its allowed.  

I always say I'll post more.  I'm not going to say that now, I'll say I'm going to try.  I just have to figure out how.  

Have a great day everyone.  Friends in NJ..please let me know you're ok............

Another beauty of a day!!

Its so glorious here today.  I feel like I "bitched" so much about the winter that I should at least brag a bit when its nice.  It's supposed to be nicely warm for then next week. 

Its red rash time.  Every night about this time, my whole body (especially face) turns red with a rash.  It feels so hot etc.  Only lasts about 15-20 minutes but it happens every night.  I'm suspecting it may be a reaction to some of the supplements I take.  I know its not prescriptions. I've been taking them forever.  I think its either potassium or Flax Oil. 

I went a got Andy a harness today.  Yep, how'd that work out you ask?  Its too big.  Everything I get him is too big.  Anyway, he has his leash on right now.  I haven't tried to do anything with him I'm just thinking he should wear it for a while.  He's not mad at me tonight so I guess I'm making baby steps towards proving to him I'm not the person who took care of him for the past 2-1/2years. 

I need some "atta girls" right now.  There are a few things going on that I can't write about (not health) but are getting to me in a strange and bothersome way.   Some days are harder than others.  Sometimes I think I'm just to old to put up with this nonsense if you know what I mean...

Have a great Wednesday and the Westminster dog show is on tonight.  I love watching this...............

Advice?

67 today.  OMG how beautiful.  It was warm yesterday too but I don't think it was this warm.  The doggies are having a glorious time in this weather. I'm terrified that it will change back to winter again.  Grrrr

So, did you have a wonderful Valentine's Day?  I hope so.  Neither Rosco or Andy got me a damn thing.  Little buggers..

I'm having issues with Andy.  His fear is awful.  If I get the leash on him he hides.  If I take it off he doesn't come near me for a very long time.  How am I going to socialize him?  I took him out in the front tonight with the leash on him. He totally freaked.  I grabbed him before he got loose. I knew I couldn't catch him if he got out of the collar.  Does anyone have any ideas on ways I can train him.  He hasn't been out of his cage since he was born.  He knows nothing about bathroom stuff (but he's doing better w/ puppy pads).  I may take him to work one day and see how he does around other people.  Has anyone else every had a "puppy mill" doggie to train?  If so I sure could use some advice.

Sunday part of a weekend. Yesterday I woke up at 7:30 am. Very rare bu thinking of all the stuff I could get done.  The dogs and I crawled up on the couch while I drank my coffed and read some papers.  What the hell do you think happened.??  I sat there and fell asleep..  Didn't wake up until 2:15 pm.  Do you believe that crap.  Pretty well killed a lot of all day plans I had.  I guess I needed the sleep but it sure snuck up  on me.!!!!

I'd love any advice on Andy if you can help me with him.  He really is a sweetie and I'd love for him to be normal.

Happy Valentines Day

Ok. you tell me

I've never had to use "Puppy pads" to train a dog.  Is it normal to have the damn things EVERYWHERE!!  I was thinking that maybe I should cut down the qty ande then what did he do?  Pooped where the pads were, not where the ARE!!!  So when you start training, is it normal to have half of your house in "Puppy Pads Carpet"

Bless his little heart.  He's been in a kennel his entire life.  He didn't know anything about a house when I brought him here.  The ceiling fan blew his mind.  He doesn't understand dogs on TV,  The one place he doesn't seem to go to the bathroom is the bedroom.  We all sleep in there and that's where they stay while I'm gone.  He has enough sense not to use the bathroom where he sleeps. 

Oh yeah, and.. If I'm reading before bed, or watching TV before I go to sleep, when I'm ready I take my glasses of and put them on the side table.  Guess who found them and decided chewing on the part that goes behind your ear?  Yep, little Andy.  When I found them the thingy behind the ear was nothing but pointed metal and sharp.  So now I look like Super Geek with white tape covering the ear thingy so it won't slice into my head.

I need to go to the Eye Dr anyway

 

Snow again..

Of course in Tennessee, you know.,.the snow capital of the world!! I do feel bad for the people in the areas that are much worse than us.  After all, I can't imagine how awful its been there this year.

Who is excited about "Royal Pains" being back on?  Have you liked the episodes?  I get the feeling some of them were thrown together in a rush but I do dearly love it.  So far anyway..  If the send off Hanks assistant (can't think of her name) it will tick me off

If some of the reality shows don't start coming on, and I mean soon I'm going to lose my mind.  I'm a big tv addict in case you were wondering. 

The dogs and I are doing good.  They so brighten my day when I get home.  They are so excited to see me they go nuts and same with me.  After I let them out (not yet such a success with Andy) we all climb up on my bed and lay around for about 30 mins.  Licking, petting and kissing and me just plain laughing.  Getting a second dog was so good for me and also Rosco. 

Andy is about 2-1/2 yrs old but has spent his entire life in the kennel.  He's rather afraid of everything.  I can't get a leash on him because I can't catch him.  Its really sad, I believe he might have been part of a puppy mill.  The breeder had 40 dogs when she died.  I don't know but that sounds like puppy mill rather than breeder.  He loves Rosco and when he chooses to love me he's very affectionate.  I have a feeling he'll be a wonderful little guy, he's much better than he was when I got him but it will just take a good amount of work and patience.  FIRST goal.  Bathroom....those damn puppy pads are expensive. 

Left is Andy other is Rosco.  My "boys"

Just in case you wondered..

Its really because my Giants are not there so I have to pick a preference.  I've rooted for the Steelers before but right now.   It's all Packers today.  

Things to like, and oh so true

Friends are quiet Angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly. 

This came to me via part of an email today and I loved it, so I thought I'd share it
 

Just some thoughts

• Note to stores...Just because I'm using a recycled bag DOES NOT mean put every item in the store in the damn bag.  Just sayin
• Mazda 3's aren't all they're cracked up to be.  Especially as a loner while your car gets fixed
• Car repair place closes at 5 pm. Sucks when you leave your garage door opener in your car.   Back up...non locatable
• Steelers & Packers.  One hell of a Super Bowl!!!
• OOPS.  I was one of the Twitters during the Packers/Bears game yesterday.  I've never liked Cutler a bit anyway, even when he was at Vandy.
• Why now, after all these years am I having such strong urges for cigarettes.  Bad...urges making me grumpy
• Andy is eating paper
• Happy Monday everyone

My new son....so to speak

No, this is not Rosco.  This little guy is Andy. I've been looking for a playmate for Rosco for a while but there always seemed to be a reason  not to get him one.  (Moslty input from other people but ....)  So, I was talking to one of my friends last week and she told me she and her hubby had gotton 2 Dachshund puppies.  Miniatures at that.  It turns out the breeder passed away unexpectedly and left 40 dogs.  The family was looking for homes for all of them.  

Well, I didn't want a puppy but they had some adults and you're looking at Andy now.  He's close to the same age as Rosco (Andy is 2-1/2).  No papers and he is very shy.  So I went an met him, brought him home and here he is.  It took him 2 days to kind of open up.  I had to hide my hands and then he'd come a little closer.  He's been in the pen his entire life.  I fell in love with him right away.  Bless his little heart.  

I'm taking him to the vet next weekend.  Get his shots etc and schedule neutering (He and Rosco are "horsing" around and Andy gets "excited"  so to speak.  I've also signed a contract not to breed him.

He's much smaller than Rosco but holding his own when they tossle.  He has no idea what a house is nor what the stuff in the house is.  He's the only dog I've ever had who pays attention to TV and the ceiling fan drives him crazy.  Not barking or anything, just staring.  I think it'll be just fine.  They're both sleeping now, one on one couch the other on the other one.  

He's been keeping me busy for the past week as far as trying to acclimate him to humans, i.e. me and teach him the purpose of the back door.  He's done pretty well so far. 

Note: A friend thinks that he has papers but they're telling me he doesn't so I won't breed him..   Guess what?   Papers or not, I'm not breeding him!!!!

Back and happy

Had a wonderful time Arizona is beautiful and the wedding was so glorious. My son and new daughter were so happy and such a joy to be a part of it all. I'll have som pictures as soon as I can get to the camera and get busy. I hope you all had a safe and wonderful New Year. I'll post more later

Happy New Year!!!

Well, I'm in Tucson Arizona with my family.  My son is getting married tonight and we're all going to bring in the New Year.  (maybe)  I might bring it in around 9 and call it quit but it will be a wonderful event.  Its cold here and the rehearsal was pretty miserable outside last night but.it is supposed to warm up a bit today so hopefully it will be much better tonight.  The wedding is at 5 pm so it will be maybe the warmest part of the day.  It was 29 last night.  Grrrr.  

Tuscon is beautiful.  I've taken tons of pictures.  I'll upload some soon and share with you all but as you might imagine there is lots to do on the wedding day.  I just wanted to wish everyone a happy safe New Year.  2010 kind of stunk for me to I'll be more than happy to welcome 2011!!!