Sandy's Daily Updates

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

A partly sunny afternoon after a cloudy morning. So nice to see the sun. A bit cooler today with a high of 63 and a low of 49. This week will be cooler then last, but will still have its’ ups and downs. We are to be down in the 30’s tonight. Not bad as it is still March. Maybe it will warm up and March will go out like a lamb.

We had a busy weekend, and a good weekend. Tina spent a lot of time cleaning and filling bird feeders on Sunday afternoon. Today both are empty. The cow birds eat everything, and they come in droves. Tina went on line and also talked to natives and sound out that 1. they like bird feeders that have wide rims for them to sit on. 2. They don’t like the black bird deed, called oil seed. So this weekend we will put up the bird feeders that have the slim little bar for the birds to perch on and the half dollar size hole for them to get the food out. by then the cowbirds should be gone. Charles hasn’t filled his feeder again and Bill has the oil seed in his.

Saturday, Tina and I went to “The Apple Tea Room” for lunch. It was cute, charming and food not bad. The walls showed hand made quilts, pictures of ladies having tea probably in the 30’s and lots of small, memorabilia such as jewelry, nick knacks, lamps, pictures, etc. Some of the tables had a teapot lamp that was so cute. It was a fun experience. We had a sandwich then a slice of Apple Cake with vanilla ice cream.

After leaving there we went to a consignment shop and looked around. they had some very nice things and well displayed. The clothes were nice and mostly name brands such as Chico’s and NYC. It was fun to browse through.

After that it was time to tend to business so we went to Publix’s and did our grocery shopping. I enjoy that store as it is well laid out, the aisles are wide and everything is displayed nicely. The prices are comparable to Kroger’s and even Walmart. It is a shame that it is in Farragut and not in Oak Ridge.

Yesterday was laundry day. I got it all done, dinner prepared and had company on and off. I got in bed last night, woke up sometime around 3:00 a.m. and realized that I hadn’t don my blog! I wasn’t about to get up and do it at that time.

Today I have been busy with paperwork and on the phone. My sister-in-law called and tole me that her son passed away this morning. He was very sick, and I think he might of had that terrible flu that some have gotten. He also had diabetics. I feel so bad for her. Loosing a loved one is always hard, but loosing you child is at least doubly so. She asked that we please keep her and the rest of her family in our prayers.

Today, my youngest son’s grandson turned 3 years old. he is a cute, ambitious little guy so know that he will have a fun birthday. Happy Birthday Preston!

Quote of the day: “PRICELESS GIFTS TO GIVE FOR FREE” “The gift of affection: Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back, and handholds. let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.” My Calendar

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it a cheerful, kind, charitable and fun day. Please remember all those who have experienced the loss of loved ones, homes, businesses, schools, churches, etc. This country has experienced a very heart wrenching past week, weekend, and start of this week.

Blessings

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The Women’s Vols’ Basket ball team, who are in the Sweet Sixteen , play Saturday Night in Seattle Washington, against the Virginia Tech. MARCH MADNESS!

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.

Friday, March 24, 2023 Partly Sunny Breezy Warm Nice 73 Degrees 4:30 p.m.

TGIF Well, it is Friday and warm and the sun plays hide and seek with the clouds. So nice to have a warm day. I believe yesterday’s temperature was higher but the wind made it cooler. Rain tonight into tomorrow morning. In this part of the world the sun doesn’t shine to much at night so hopefully it will shine again after the rain stops in the morning. Wishful thinking I am sure.

The weekend is upon us. Here, the Vols’ girl basketball team plays in the Sweet 16 game tomorrow in. I think then men’s Vols basketball team lost last night. I forgot about the game and stuck my nose in a book.

Tomorrow we are taking the remaining 3 screens from the front room windows to Ace Hardware and getting them re-screened. Then we are going to go invest in bird seed. These birds are eating us out of house and home. We now have Mr. and Mrs. Robin Redbreast hunting for worms and bugs in the grass. They must be getting a lot of them as the are getting plump. This year I believe the birdhouse that is in the dogwood tree will be occupied. I see a titmouse going in and out of the house. I think they will do better in the birdhouse in the tree then in a hanging plant in our little porch.

Quote of the day: “We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need twelve hugs a day for growth.” Virginia Satir

Have a great rest of your day. And a fantastic weekend. Make all safe, satisfying, enjoyable, healthy and fun.

Blessings

Thursday, March 23, 2023 Mostly Sunny Windy Nice 76 Degrees 5:28 p.m.

A beautiful Day here in East Tennessee, at least in Oak Ridge. The house stays cool but outside it is nice, though the breeze is a bit cool. The birds are happy with the weather as we have had all species of birds feeding at the feeders. Not hummingbirds as yet, but they usually arrive in mid April. They know when the weather is warm enough for them to be comfortable.

The city of Oak Ridge is having internet problems as they have been hacked. For what ever reason no one has received their electric bill, water bill, garbage bill or sewer bill. When the neighbor called this morning she was told that the City of Oak Ridge offices’ internet had been hacked so they could not accept any payment nor could they loo up what anyone owed. Tina had called Monday and paid ours over the phone and told them that we had not received our bill. She was told that the mills were mailed out the 3rd of the month. Well, as of today no one has received their bill. Julie said that they didn’t know why no one had received the bill but that late charges would be waved because of the computers being down. They have no idea when they will be up and running again.

That is our excitement for today I guess. Other then that some man was out front looking at the roofs. I thought that he was looking at Bill’s roof as he has a leak in his bedroom. He said no, that the man he called hadn’t showed up. We are interested in who he finally gets as we want the roof over the carport looked at as it leaks a bit when it rains hard. Always something when you “own your own home”.

So, it is now time to think about dinner. Just as Sierra. She thinks it is past time. I am not sure what tonight’s menu is as of yet. But t will be good, I promise. I am thinking a can of Progresso Pot Roast soup. It is just me to cook for tonight as Tina is in Knoxville, having dinner with Dottie.

Quote of the day: “The joy of the Lord is your Strength”. Nehemiah 8:10 KJV My Calendar

have a super rest of your Thursday. Make it thrifty, thrilling, cheerful and fun.

Blessings