A very windy day. Cloudy, 69 degrees, dry, and windy! From what the weather lady said this morning it is going to be high winds though tomorrow, then possible rain and cooler temperatures. Maybe a snow shower or two. It is March, and even though it came in like a frisky lamb, the lion is about to roar I do believe.

Today I have worked on Birthday cards and pictures. I am behind as usual so am playing catch up. Better late then never. The pictures are for past, present and future projects that need to get completes. time flies when you are having fun with housework and other interesting projects. Yesterday it was Bible Study.

In bible Study we are still on Revelations and Daniel. It is very interesting. Our leader knows how to research and does it very well. She has come up with some interesting information on what a few things mean. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with Monday. The information is what different bible study students, authors, ministers and people have come up with. I remember that Jackie Brady has had a study group studying Revelations for quite awhile, and they are probably still studying that book. There is a lot to it and the more you read it, the more questions you have, the more you want to know.

Tomorrow I believe I will do laundry as I wanted to do cards and such today. Also vacuum the upstairs. That carpet is so hard to keep looking halfway decent, and collects all the lint, fur, etc.

sierra always leaves a clump of fur as she sheds often. We have warm weather and she shed like a tree, then we have cold weather and she eats like a little pig. The weather warms up a bit, and she sheds. I understand from others that their pets do the same thing.

Our carport is once again full of leaves and twigs. It should look full by this time tomorrow. I will go out and sweep it after the storm has passed. That should be about Friday, I think. By then I will probably use a shovel!???

The neighbors with the pit bull dogs moved out this past weekend. I understand that they moved into a 5 bedroom house with a fenced in yard. I sure hope so and that the dogs get a yard to run and play in. I still believe that dogs need a fenced in yard to play and get exercise. the little house dogs can do fine in the house with going for walks two or three times a day, but the bigger dogs need a yard.

Our neighbor who owned Minnie sold her to a man who lives in Kentucky. Melinda is terribly allergic and finally had to find her a good home. The man who got her fell in love at first sloppy kiss. Malinda is slowly healing from the dander reaction. she thought a small dog wouldn’t have so much dander. Now she thinks she wants a monkey. She thinks they won’t have dander. It is a live animal and will have dander. But, I wish her well on her Monkey wishes.

Wah’s House Hold Hints: ‘CLEANING SUEDE JACKETS’ : Brush it with a suede brush–the kind you use for shoes, and go over the jacket with a washcloth dipped in vinegar and wrung out well.

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it a pleasant, productive, energetic and fun day.

Blessings

A windy but sunny day, Rather on the cool side. It was 27 degrees when we got up. Now it is 58 degrees. We still feel the coolness in the house. Our house stays cool, so hope that it stays cool this summer. I have the heat on 68 to 72 degrees. Heat rises so the upstairs is comfortable but a bit cool downstairs.

I hope you had a good weekend. We sure did. My Great Grandson, Chael, was here visiting. He is such a fine young man, tall, good looking, helpful, cheerful, and polite. Oh, yes, smart too. He helped do a few thing around the house, like put thing is the upper cupboards without needing a stool or ladder, swept out the carport, moved a couple of things from the carport to the front porch , put all our collected yard sale items in the shed, etc. All is and was greatly appreciated.

In the afternoon we took him to the Little Ponderosa Zoo. It had grown and had been rearranged since we were last there, so a bit more walking and more animals to appreciate. There were some new little Nangerian goats that are so cute and so funny. Of course there are a whole lot more animals…Bison, Tiger, kangaroos, deer, goats, sheep, zebras, monkeys, birds, lizards, snakes, and more. It was a fun and interesting trip to the zoo.

The Ponderosa Zoo is an animal rescue zoo. If ever in the neighborhood, East Tennessee, Anderson County, I hope you can make time to visit this remarkable zoo. They have wagons you can rent to place small children in in case they get tired of walking. The have motorized scooters for the ones unable to walk all that far. They have a space for large groups for meetings or birthday parties, etc. The have a gift shop that is dedicated to stuff animals, tee shirts, small knick knacks, magnets, post cards, and such. They depend on donations as they have no grants, etc. The veterinary department at the University of Tennessee voluntaries there and is the medical people who take care of the animals. Occasionally they will have ones to adopt, such a parakeets. The zoo is fantastic, educational and fun. Yes, you can feed and or pet a lot of the animals. The camels love you to give them snacks as do the goats and deer. Treats are their favorite and will gather just “be first”.

Wah’s House Hold Hints: GREASE SPOTS: When grease spots still linger on cottons after laundering, cover the soiled area with cornstarch and pass a warm iron over it several times. Brush off, & the spot will disappear.”

Have a great rest of you Monday. Make it a cheerful, productive, and fun day.

Blessings

Another beautiful day here in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. There is a slight breeze and some clouds floating in, playing hide and seek with the sun. The temperature is 74 degrees. So pretty and nice. The grass is slowly turning green again. Tomorrow we are to get rain in the morning, but not a great deal. One must take the clouds with the sun.

Tonight is crafts so an easy and quick supper before we go. I think there will be about four or five there tonight. Two of the gals have Bunko at the American Leagon so won’t be there. I guess they have a great time and it seems to be very popular, but I am content to stay home and get to bed at my normal time. WE get us so early Monday through Friday that getting upstairs at 8 or 8:30 gives me time to do my bible study at my leisure and maybe even read my book. It is my quiet time. Sierra doesn’t believe that. She thinks she should help me read, be it the daily devotion, the bible, or the Chuck Norris book.

Today has been busy. I finished three stories so am caught up. One won’t count as it got sent is a s forward and that can’t be added to the book. I may see about redoing it and getting it in there. I think it happened when I had to get the keyboard out of the way because Sierra was up her nudging me for treats and I was on the phone. I guess I don’t multi task well anymore.

Dinner is steak salad. A quick and good dinner. I have the steaks grilled and the salad is ready. I just have to combine the two on two plates. then we can eat and go to crafts. Then home and maybe a recorded show.

We are supposed to get Tevia and Chael this weekend, so am praying all goes well and they will be able to come. We shall see.

Wah’s House Hold Hints:” Glass Cork” Remove a glass cork from a bottle top by dipping a cloth into very hot water and wrapping it around the neck of the bottle. The heat will expand the glass, making the cork easier to remove.”

Have a great rest of your Wednesday. Make it a cheerful, kind, energetic, and fun time.

Blessings

A beautiful Sunny Tuesday afternoon. there is a slight breeze, the temperature is 71 degrees, and it is simply lovely. I do so appreciate the sunshine, gentle warmth, and light breeze. Sierra does also as she has sat in the window and soaked it in. I understand that tomorrow will be the same, but rain returns Thursday,

We have been busy around here. Friday we got ups, had our coffee, got dressed and headed for Jefferson Square for breakfast. After a good breakfast It was the Nail Pro for me and Hobby Lobby for Tina. I got a Manicure and she got a couple of things she needed. Then off to Knoxville and to Best Buy. There we looked around and I got a new phone, a Jitterbug. I think I will really like it once I get it all figured out. It has all the features I need, and all my photos, contacts, and needed apps transferred over nicely, even my Smart Watch. so, all is good. Now, I have to learn all the things that it does and doesn’t do, and mostly, the number. I will have my old phone the rest of the week, then it will go away. My new number is: 7-865-307-2339.

After Best Buy we headed for the Home Store, looking for a basket that would fit under the kitchen sink and keep everything neat and tidy. We got one but, of course, it didn’t fit under there. So it will fit in the back bathroom and can be used there.

I thought we were going home after that but she said that Jerry and Tammy had invited us for Hot dogs and chili, and we were to bring hot dog buns. So we stopped at Publix and I went i, finally found the hot dog buns, after touring the store. I found them right away but I love that store so had to see if there was anything else I couldn’t live without. I got back to the car and she wasn’t in the car. I guess Tammy called and asked her to bring a salad that would go with the hot dogs so she had gone in the store to get that, We just missed each other.

Being at Jerry’s was fun. the food was good, of course, and seeing all that they had accomplished in the new house was so fun and it is nice. When they get everything done that they want to do it will be the most awesome place on the block, or in town. The dogs are happy and enjoying all the room to romp and play. Today Sarge was taking limbs from a small tree that Jerry chopped down and moving it over to what was once, we thing, was a basket ball court. It is located in the dogs acre to run and play in. They are so enjoyable and loveable.

Yesterday was bible study and then I did grocery shopping. That wasn’t bad until I got home and had to bring it all in. I have the cart and loaded it twice. The chore was getting it in the house without Sierra getting out of the house. The back step isn’t wide, just the width of the door, and the ramp is just that wide also. So I had to be careful to not step off the step while getting the cart in the door and not let the cat out, turn the cart over or fall off the step. A feat for sure, but I made it.

Today has been laundry day and I have worked on my stories. These are interesting but I have to do some research on them. I am loving it.

Wah’s House Hold Hints: “Decal Remover:” Place the sticky side of masking tape on the decal, rub down. then after a few minutes pull the tape off and the decal will come with it.

Have a great rest of your Taco Tuesday. (we are having pizza). Make it a fun, interesting, adventurous, safe, and relaxing day.

Blessings