Sandy's Daily Updates

Friday, February 24, 2023 Cloudy Cool Breezy Rain Soon 58 Degrees 5:00 p.m.

Today was not as warm as the past few days. We started out nice and warm and went down hill from there. From 80 yesterday to 58 today is quite a jump. Back to the sweaters and jackets. I guess it is to early to put the winter clothes away and bring out the summer duds. It is February and still winter according to the calendar.

Today is Flag Day in Mexico. I wonder how and if they celebrate? Just curious.

The weekend is here and according to the weatherman, it will be a wet one. Also a cold front is moving in so it will be a chilly one. We had thought of going to the movies in Knoxville but if the weather is bad we will stay home and dry. We both have projects to work on so no shortage of things to do around here.

This evening Champion Windows is coming to give us an estimate on windows. We shall see what they offer price wise. It is so interesting how the different places have different prices for the same product. I grant you one is better then the other I am sure. Be it in product or labor. I am sure that there is quite a difference between $28,000.00 and their price.

Quote of the day: “Today’s forecast! Partly rational with brief periods of coherent thoughts giving way to complete apathy by tonight.” Sherrie Weaver My Calendar

Have a great rest of your day and weekend. Make it a safe, dry, warm, cheerful, friendly, kind and fun one.

Blessings

Thursday, February 23, 2023 Sunny Windy Beautiful Warm 75 Degrees 2:46 p.m.

Springtime in February. A lot of the country are experiencing wild winter weather while here in East Tennessee we are experiencing warm, spring weather. I know that it isn’t going to last past today, but I am enjoying it while I can. The weekend is looking very wet, chilly, and more like winter with much cooler temperatures.

A mostly quiet day so far. Sharon stopped in this morning and I enjoy her brief visits. We talked about the coming of spring and plants and such. I am all for not doing a bunch of flowers and such as I am the one who goes out to water it all. The hose is always there so isn’t to bad, but pulling the weeds and keeping the area looking decent is a task. I do like the pretty flowers and shrubs, and I want the front to look pretty. So, I will do my best to help keep it nice, neat and pretty. I want to keep the birds happy and healthy.

The dog across the street is barking but I can’t see at what. He barks constantly as I think he is home alone all day and part of the night, in a small area with nothing to do but bark. I think it is so cruel to keep a dog in such tiny quarters. He is a large dog, maybe a lab mix, and all alone. He needs a companion and an acre to run in. His area is maybe four feet by six feet, if that big. The fence is wood slats, wide and thick. The ground is grass, I think. Poor puppy dog.

WE plan on going grocery shopping after Tina gets home as we don’t want to be out in the rain on Saturday, or tomorrow. Our list isn’t large so it shouldn’t take to long. We do have to go to Pet Smart, Walmart, and Kroger’s. Maybe CVS. I hope everyone is home doesn’t have the same idea we do about shopping and rain. And I hope the shelves are not all empty. I sometimes thing that everyone eats, and uses the same things we do? I also wonder why the stores are pushing their brands and slowly pushing out the brands that we have used forever? And why would anyone who is capable of going to the store to pick out their own groceries shop on line? or just drive to the parking lot and have the clerk put the groceries in the car after the clerk has done your shopping? Soon it will be robots doing all the jobs the clerks and cashiers do. We humans are becoming obsolete I guess. Maybe I need to get out more.

Quote of the day: “Middle age is when you want to see how long your car will last…instead of how fast it will go.” My calendar

Have a great rest of your Thursday. Make it a industrious, productive, positive, pleasurable and fun day.

Blessings

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Mostly sunny, Windy Warm 69 Degrees 4:09 p.m.

HAPPY ASH WEDNESDAY!

A beautiful Wednesday, and a busy Wednesday. It has been a fun day, starting with Sharon coming for coffee in the a.m. What fun to have someone to chat with, and laugh with over morning coffee. We discussed the pros and cons of having a cat or a dog and all the responsibility that goes with it. What ever happened to the days when you had a pet that didn’t require as much care, attention, and expense as a child!

After she left, I did up my few dishes and straightened up the house a bit. Pamela called and asked if I was in the mood for games today. I said yes, come on over. So she and Roxy came. Just as we were starting the game Julie and Rocco came and brought over a antenna for Tina and I to try on our TV’s. She didn’t stay saying she had groceries to unload.

We played a game of Yahtzee and half of another one. We left then to meet her dad at Hardy’s in Oliver Springs for lunch. A great hamburger and fries. After chatting we left. She needed to go to Pet Smart so we went there. I bought two different kinds of cat food to see if Sierra would like either of them. Then to Walgreens where she picked up a few things she needed and I got salad dressings. I noticed that there were several empty shelves there. She said that Kroger’s was picking up all of their stuff so I guess that they are no longer associated with each other. Then home.

Pamela brought Roxy to spend time with me while her dad and Bill loaded a chest of drawers in Bill’s SUV Roxy tends to want to help. So that was accomplished and she came and got Roxy and off to her home they went. We have such good neighbors here. Always ready to help and lend a hand if needed. Friendly, kind, and caring.

Now it is time to think about dinner and the evening. What a busy and fun day. Tina will be home in about 45 minutes. Sierra is napping now but will be at the door to greet her as soon as she hears the car.

Quote of the day: ” PRICELESS GIFTS TO GIVE FOR FREE: The gift of laughter: Share articles, funny stories, and cartoons to tell someone, “I love to laugh with you.”” My calendar

Have a great rest of your Wednesday. Make it a cheerful, humorous, friendly, kind and fun day.

Blessings

Tuesday, February 23, 2023 Sunny Breezy Few high clouds 69 Degrees 3:56 p.m.

A beautiful day here in East Tennessee. I love having the sunshine stream in the living room windows, and Sierra has followed it all day. Now she is snoozing in her tree and the sun has moved away from her favorite spot in the window.

Today was laundry day and I have that all accomplished plus a couple extra little projects. I am always glad when the laundry is washed, dried, folded, hung and totally put away. I do know we change clothes at least once a day.

Al Roker and the crew on the Today Show, yesterday was discussing how often everyone should change their clothes, including their PJ’s. It was fun watching all the faces as each one said that they changed each day, every other day, every third day. That was the PJ’s. . Al thought that was disgusting as didn’t they realize how much a person sweats at night? They all had comments about that including one said that he didn’t stay awake to find out. Hence forth, I am sure that Al doesn’t do the laundry.

Tina and I have been invited out to a pancake supper at one of the churches this evening so am looking forward to that. I do enjoy pancakes, especially when I don’t have to make them. The place and company will be great and I believe it will be a very nice evening. More on that tomorrow.

Quote of the day: “There are so many ways we can follow Jesus’ example and be a servant to others. Sometimes we provide a gift of encouragement simply by doing ordinary work with cheerfulness.” My calendar.

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it a cheerful, enjoyable, positive, productive and fun day.

Blessings