Sandy's Daily Updates

Thursday, December 29, 2022 Sunny, Slight breeze Cool 60 Degrees 4:39 p.m.

A beautiful day. It started out a cold 32 degrees but warmed up nicely. A bit cool but it is winter so want it to be a bit cool. I should say, a bit cool in the back car port and drive but very nice a warm in the front on the entrance way and walk way. The sunshine is wonderful. Sierra laid in her bed on the windowsill all day long.

Tina is home with the flu so is doing what the doctor told her and resting and drinking lots of water. Right now she is having hot cocoa as hot appeals to her. She hasn’t heard from the doctor as to what her COVID test results were. I certainly pray that they are negative. She was hoping to go to work tomorrow but I believe she will be home until Tuesday. She needs time to get over this bought and get her strength back. Also, not to share with anyone else. In this case sharing is not caring.

The 8th of January, a gift from Jerry; Tammy, Dottie, Tina and I are going to Knoxville Tennessee Theater to see the stage play, Tootsie. That should be great. We are all looking forward to that. In April we are going to see a lady comedian. That will be fun, and something different. The start of the new year is sounding mighty good.

After some adjustments to both porches, and they pass the inspection, Dottie will be able to move into her new home. she will start the new year in her new home. That is exciting. I know that she is ready to enjoy the larger space and being closer to Tammy, Jerry and us. Also setting the home up to suit her style and comfort. That is always fun.

As we will be having warmer temperatures and rain, The west coast will be having rain, snow, possible flooding and in general not so nice weather. I hope they have a safe and nice New Years. After all of their fires I hope they don’t have a lot of mud slides.

Quote of the day: “It’s no use having a good memory unless you have something good to remember”. Ashleigh Brilliant

Have a great rest of your Thursday. Make it a thoughtful, thankful, profitable and fun day.

Blessings

Wednesday, December 28, 2022 Cold Sunny Slight breeze 47 Degrees 2:11 p.m.

Merry Belated Christmas! It has been a very cold Christmas holiday so far, but the weatherman said that New Years Day will be 60 degrees! And, possibly a rainy day. The high Christmas was 21 I think. It sure was cold and windy. It reminded me of Searchlight, weather wise. That cold north wind. Monday evening it snowed and we still have some of the white stuff sticking around. patches of ice here and there. So wintry.

Christmas eve Jerry, Tammy, Melissa and Dotty came over for breakfast. We had a ham, potato, egg and green onion casserole that was very bland. Tina followed the recipe and it called for no seasoning at all. We also had cinnamon rolls, coffee, orange juice, biscuits and gravy. It was fun being with them and chatting. We won’t serve that casserole again. Or if we do, it will be our version and not the original. Some of the chiefs don’t have taste buds I guess.

Christmas was fun. In the morning we watched Charles Stanley. He was very good, as usual. Then we opened out gifts. That was fun. Sierra was mildly interested but soon gave up the battle of the wrapping paper and went to her cozy blanket for a nap. We each got “fur” throws which we both love as does the cat. I got slacks and a candle, a charming pill holder in the shape of an owl. So cute and pretty. it is up the shelf with the demitasse cups. So many pretty and useful things. Tina, likewise got such pretty things, and her pill holder was a purse. So charming. We each got a couple of gift cards and a movie ticket. So unique and what a thoughtful gift.

We went to Jerry’s fro the afternoon and dinner. Dinner was delicious as usual. We opened gifts and that was fun and great. I got a mat for my desk chair to sit and roll on. It is such a help as it doesn’t roll at all on the carpet. Two sweaters that are so nice and warm, and a mini game entertainment system with 620 classic games built in. I can’t wait to sit down with that and play. I know that it has Mario on it. And many others. I received other wonderful things and am so appreciative of each one.

When we got home we curled up with our throws and a cup of hot cocoa. What a fun and nice and meaningful day. We both feel so blessed to be in Tennessee, with winter weather and good neighbors and family so close.

Monday we went to Knoxville to return a pair of slacks that had been miss sized. As far up as they would go was the knees. then went looking for a couple of things Tina needed, had lunch and came home. We did manage to find a great sale on good Christmas wrapping paper at Home Goods so have that for next year. It was crowded out everywhere and cold and windy so neither of us wanted to stay out longer then need be.

Now I think things will get back to somewhat normal.

Quote of the day: “The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding.” Leonardo de Vinci

Have a wonderful rest of your day. Make it a special, cheerful, warm, enjoyable and fun day.

Blessing

Friday, December 23, 2022 Cloudy Cold Windy Wintery 6 Degrees 4:30 p.m.

The storm hit in the middle of the night. High winds that did quite a bit of damage all around, but nothing major that I have heard of. It woke me with a loud thud type sound. this morning we could see no damage.

I went up stair to put clothes away and found my bedroom window and screen open from the top leaning against the blinds. We have the windows that you can open inside and wash the outside. The screen had come loose and was laying with it. Thank God for Jerry who came and fixed it so that it will stay shut until we can get a window person out to either repair it or replace it. Sierra was interested in that new opening. I closed the door and kept her out of the bedroom.

This is my last blog until after Christmas. We hope that you have a very Merry, Healthy, cheerful, fun and blessed Christmas. Fill the season with love, and laughter, family and friends. Don’t forget the reason for the season and the perfect gift God gave each of us.

MERRY CHRISTMAS SEE YOU ALL ON MONDAY!

Blessings

Thursday, December 22, 2022 Cloudy Cold Breezy Wintery 45 Degrees 3:49 p.m.

We are under a wind Chill warning and a Freeze warning. Winter has officially arrived in East Tennessee. The man from the department of transportation asked all to stay off the highways, stay home as traveling will be hazardous. There are and will be men and trucks out sanding the roads but having to fight traffic will make it twice as difficult to accomplish. We are to have rain this evening that will change into snow in the early morning hours, then quit. The temperature will be about 7 degrees at dawn and will warm up to 16 degrees for the high. This type of weather will last through Christmas.

Meanwhile, I have been busy working at getting gifts wrapped, laundry, etc. The house looks pretty well cleaned up with the exception of the living room where we have one of the big tables up and are wrapping gifts and doing cards. When we accomplish all of that the table will go down and I will get the room cleaned up and looking cozy. Then we can sit in front of the fire and enjoy.

Tuesday Pamela came over. We went and did a bit of shopping, had lunch, then came back here and played games. When her dad got off work he brought pizza and joined us. Then Tina got home and joined us. It was a busy and fun day. Just so you know, the Walgreens in Asheville, NC has far more Christmas stuff on sale then the one here.

I will tell more about the Biltmore next week. Right now there is to much going one and needing to get done.

Story of the day: “DEAR SANTA CLAUSE: Dear Santa Clause, it’s me again, reminding you I’m here. I’m making my list easier and shorter this year than last year. I’d like a stack of comic books, a dozen apple pies; A box of chocolate brownies, and an elephant that flies, a porpoise for the bathtub and a dragon for my room; a robot that dose homework and can also use a broom. And I’d like a hippopotamus, a trumpet and a drum. I could use a half a dollar and a million sticks of gum. Just leave them underneath our tree or near our fire place. Oh! you probably won’t bring them but i”m writing ……just in case.”

Quote of the day: “Remember, every cloud has a silver lining….and sometimes a bolt of lightening.” My calendar

Have a great rest of your Thursday. Make it a thrifty, terrific, tantilizing and fun day.

Blessings