Sandy's Daily Updates

Thursday, June 2, 2022 Partly Cloudy Rain off & On 83 Degrees 5:02 p.m.

My first blog of June, 2022. It has been a bit busy around here so haven’t gotten to the computer in a few days. I had a great Memorial Day weekend and so far this week has bee busy but good.

I “dog sat” Saturday afternoon through Sunday early afternoon. The above picture is of Murphy and Lacy. Murphy on guard in case the squirrel comes in the yard, and Lacy enjoying a sun bath. Finley was on the porch with me, in the shade and resting between games of fetch and tug-of -war. They are very good and well mannered puppy dogs so it is a pleasure to spend time with them. They are also small enough for me to play with and not get knocked oown in the process. I guess age makes a difference.

Monday we had our car port pressure washed. It looks so nice and neat and clean now. Since Tina had to work I asked Jerry to come over and be here as I didn’t know the gentleman that was to do the work. It turned out that he had another job so his wife and her brother came to do the pressure washing. I was glad Jerry was here as he understood more of what had to be done and what couldn’t be done then I did. That was a major help.

Jerry, and Tammy brought hot dogs, chips, potato salad and a strawberry desert for our Memorial Day get together. Dottie came with Max and it was so much fun. Tammy received a hotdog cooker for he birthday so she brought it and cooked the hot dogs on it. They were great. They even brought the Red, White and Blue paper plates and napkins. So fun and so good. They left shortly before Tina got home form work. Dottie was still here so Tina got to hear all about the fun and also the pressure wash adventure. And she got hot dogs and all that went with it. They had had about the same thing at work as H.D. brought in the hot dogs and grilled them and hamburgers and everyone else brought in the side dishes. And they were busy. Go figure!

Yesterday Tina had her corporal tunnel surgery so is home for two weeks healing. She is keeping her wrist and hand on a pillow and trying to behave and not do much of anything. I think it will be a long two weeks for her, trying to not use that hand. She goes back and gets the stitches out on the 16th and plans on returning to work on the 17th. by then she will be stir crazy. She should catch up on all her TV programs if nothing else.

The weather has been hot, especially for this time of year. We were in the 90’s the past three days and the roses just plane burned. I trimmed them back this morning and sure hope that they come back strong a pretty again. We had a terrific thunder storm that dumped at least an inch of rain on everything so sure hoped that helps all the plants. It also cooled things off as now it is 75 degrees and 5:24 p.m.

Quote of the day: Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one. Jane Howard (1935-1996) Writer

Have a marvelous rest of your Thursday. Make it a enjoyable, adventurous, prosperous, kind, caring and fun one.

Blessings

Friday, May 27, 2022 Cloudy Breezy Possible Thunder Storm, 65 Degrees 4:46 p.m.

A very weather active Friday. We have had thunder storms, sunshine, clouds, wind, just rain, and down pours. The plants are over well watered and the roses look beaten. All need attention and I will probably go out and work a bit on the roses at least. The canella plant has grown a foot and is doing well. We have no mosquitoes out front. I am going to get one for out back also.

I am in hopes that the rain is over with for now and that the sun will come out and dry things off. Here we have had no flooding. No trees down and I haven’t heard of any major damage. Kentucky seem to get the brunt of the storms. They had a tornado last evening I believe. Key have a Knox County and that seems to get the major storm warnings along with other parts of Kentucky, North Carolina and on up the coast. I hate hearing about the damage from the tornadoes and sever thunderstorms.

The picture above is our trip to the hockey game in February or March. It is, from left to right, me, Dottie and Tammy. Tina took the picture. That was a fun outing. We plan to do that again but have no clue when. Our next outing is planned for June and a trip to Williamsburg, Kentucky, . to shop at the Amish market and also site see. The area has a lot of historic places as well as beauty. The Amish make the best jams. And each area seems to have their own Amish towns and the jams are different, even with the same names. I think it is the soil that the berries and fruit are raised in. They are very industrious people. Their furniture is absolutely breathtaking.

Quote of the day: If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion. The Dalai Lama Religious leader.

Have a fantastic, enjoyable, friends and family filled, healthy, safe, and fun Memorial Day weekend. Please don’t forget the reason for who and what we celebrate Memorial Day.

Blessings

Thursday, May 26, 2022 Cloudy Rainy Windy 73 Degrees 5:03 p.m.

We were woken this morning by what sounded like a 747 plane hovering over the house. I finally woke up enough to realize that wasn’t likely so got up and looked out the window. The rain was coming down so hard and fast I couldn’t see the end of the carport much less across the street. That was quite the wake up call. Both cats went into hiding and Tina came to look out my bedroom window as she was a bit wary of the big cedar tree falling. I have no fear of that as it looks well grounded with roots going clear to China I am sure. She couldn’t see past the tree from her window.

The next thing was to go down stairs as Milo thought that since we were up he should get his breakfast. It was close to 6:00 a.m. so might as well accommodate him, and Sierra. Tina went down to do that and turn the coffee on. We had to get a coffee pot replacement as we found a crack in the old one. Not a large crack and not one that goes through on either side. I washed the new one and got the coffee ready to be turned ou this morning. Well, the coffee pot was not quite the same one as the original, so didn’t quite hit the top thing that pushes against the coffee dispenser. She turned around and had coffee all over the floor and coffee bar, etc. It was a mess. She got to clean it us as I was still upstairs making the beds and getting dressed. She was making a new pot of coffee using the old coffee pot. I guess our old coffee maker has upgraded and they sent us what they thought would be the right coffee pot. We have now ordered a new coffee maker that will come with a new pot that will be just like the one they sent. That was we will have an extra if needed. Our old coffee maker is about five years old so probably time for a new one.

Quote of the Day: There is no greater joy nor greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone’s life. Sister Mary Rose McCeady Children’s advocate

Have a marvelous, cheerful, prosperous,, humorous and fun rest of your day.

Blessings

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 Mostly Cloudy Rain Coming, 83 Degrees 5:48 p.m.

A cloudy but pretty day. There is a slight breeze and a dab of humidity. Not bad at all. We had rain during the night so all plants are very happy. The weatherman says that thunder storms are due again this evening, continuing into to tomorrow. We shall see. I don’t mind not having to get out and water as it saves on the water bill and my ability to get to the hose and water faucet. The terrain is a bit rough.

Pamela is coming over to play games this evening. We both won our share last night and neither of us did very well. I guess it wasn’t the night to play Yahtzee. We shall see what tonight has to offer. We could change games and see if we do better. We shall see when she gets here.

I am watching a gentleman who is working for the Post Office, delivering packages. He is having a difficult time finding addresses as some are tucked away on side roads so not visible on the main road. In other words, the house number is on the street side but the door is on the other side of the house, facing away from the street.

Quote for the day: One never knows what each day is going to bring. The important thing is to be open and ready for it. Henry Moore(1898 – 1986) Sculptor

Have a wonderful rest of your Wednesday. Make it memorable, thrifty, thoughtful and fun

Blessings