Sandy's Daily Updates

Another beautiful October day in East Tennessee. sunny, warmish, breezy, and clear. At3:55 p.m. the temperature is 72 degrees. Very nice. This morning it was on the chilly side. So much so that I turned on the heat! This house takes forever to warm up as our condo or town house is in the middle so only have windows on the northeast and southwest side, and right now the sun doesn’t get to the front windows until about 10:00 a.m. I can tell when the sun hits the front windows as Sierra heads for her bed on the large windowsill.

It is Friday and the weekend is here. We don’t have plans for going anyplace. Tina said that she is making blankets and doing diamond art. She has some yard work to do and bird feeders to fill. Jerry filled the camera bird feeder this afternoon so that helps. It is on a high pole, so a stool or ladder is needed. I know that the birds will be happy in the morning.

My plans for the weekend are to get caught up on my writing, and help Tina with the blankets. We have a million to do. Well, maybe not quite that many, but it sure seems like it when I look at the four large bags and one large tote filled with tie blankets to be made. I think the hospital 100 hundred is completed. I know that she has two to make that were requested, then I believe she will start making them for the Helene Hurricane victims. Oak Ridge is requesting new or gently used blankets for those people who defiantly need them. These are warm and not heavy, wash nicely and can be rolled up so easy storage. We will see how many we can get done by the 17th.

There is a big collage football game tomorrow evening, so half of Tennessee will be there. The Vols play Florida. We lost last Saturday and that was a shame. So, sure do hope that they win tomorrow. We will keep track of the game on the TV, and enjoy the comforts of the recliner while we do so. Because the fans are so great here, the stadium will be packed and parking and traffic will be horrendous . That makes home a great place to watch the game. Go Vols!

Quote of the day: “God has put into each of our lives a void that cannot be filled by the world. We may leave God or put Him on hold, but He is always there, patiently waiting for us….to turn back to Him.” Emilie Barnes, 1938 – American Speaker, writer.

Have a great rest of your Friday, and a wonderful weekend. Fill it with adventure, enjoyment, relaxation, and fun. Make it a safe one.

Blessings

Another beautiful day. sunny, breezy, and 72 degrees at 3:01 p.m.. Sierra is enjoying watching the leaves dance across the lawn. The chipmunk is also out playing which entertains her also. I haven’t sen the squirrel, so don’t know where he is hiding. I think he is waiting for one of us to fill the bird feeders up. Both Bill’s and ours are empty. They will be filled on Saturday, I believe.

Today I am cleaning house. You know the routine, dust the furniture, vacuum the floors, clean the bathrooms, mop the floors. All that is the easy part. I need to sweep out the carport, and am wondering if it is worth doing as the wind is blowing and the leaves from across the turnpike will just keep coming in. I have the same problem with the front as the leaves from across the street come and gather at the front door. However, it always looks so nice when they are swept. Also have the glass storm doors to clean. They are always full of fingerprints. I am down to the doors and sweeping.

Crafts was fun last evening. We had 7 ladies there and made a total of 5 blankets. I believe that makes the 100, and that project is done as far as they are concerned. I am not sure what they will want to do next. I know that Tina wants to make more blankets for the flood victims, and for the nursing homes here in Oak Ridge. The Knitting group is making scarves and hats for the flood victims as well as the homeless now. There is so much need everywhere it seems. The Milton, the last hurricane that hit yesterday, just added another few thousand to the list of people needing basic supplies. It is something else. Yesterday’s mail contained four “donation” letters. I get two or more each day it seems.

Tonight’s dinner is an avocado salad with, maybe,chicken. Tina bought this bag of salad and it has to be used as today is the deadline. I don’t want to throw it so will use it and add chicken to it. The weather is getting cooler now so the time for summer salads is passing by and fall foods will become the norm for while. Stews and soups and roasts, etc. Beans and Cornbread, etc. I do believe I am ready.

Quote of the day: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884 – 1962. American First Lady. Humanitarian.

Have a great rest of your Thursday. Make it an interesting, educational, productive, positive, enjoyable and fun day.

Blessings

A beautiful Fall Day! When I came down stairs this morning at 5:15, it was 47 degrees. Now, at 12:50 p.m. it is 69 degrees. We should reach a high of 75, maybe. There is a breeze and lots of sunshine, with leaves fluttering hither an yon. Yes, the trees are slowly changing color. They are also dropping their leaves, carpeting the lawns with golds, browns, and reds. So pretty.

I haven’t been on with my blog all week. My phone is acting up, so went to Xfinity Monday afternoon to see what the problem was. The gentleman there looked at it, did something with it, gave it back and said that it should work just fine. It does the same thing as before he messed with it. So, I am not sure just what the problem is. I think that maybe the sim car might be bad.

Monday was also bible study day, and that is proving to be a fantastic class. The lady leading the class is very knowledgeable about the bible, and does research on each subject, person and place concerning the bible. I defiantly have home work to do.

Speaking of which, I have been told a few times this past week that the horrific weather we have been experiencing all over the globe is mad made. At first I thought that impossible, but then thought of all the science projects and scientists as well as other people probing in the ground and in the clouds, etc. so there again, anything is possible. Then I talked to son Jimmy. He was telling me that the bad weather that we have experienced and will continue to experience is caused by people, namely, The Democrats!! He is an Independent. I don’t talk politics with him.

Tuesday I did laundry all day. In the evening Tina and I had reservations for the OUTBACK for dinner. We bought tickets from the VFW for a steak dinner on Tuesday, October 8th at 6:00 p.m. The dinner was very good and the people a lot of fun. We had steak,garlic mashed potatoes, broccoli and cheesecake. Ice tea to drink. When we got home we watched 30 minutes of TV and headed upstairs to bed.

Today I am not as energetic as I would like, but will accomplish the bare minimum of housework, and then get ready for Crafts tonight. It is time to make a few more blankets. I think the end of the blanket making for the Children’s Hospital is very near the end. I believe that we will reach the 100 mark tonight.

Tina suggested Tuna Salad for dinner tonight and I can oblige her with that request. That is easy to make and easy to serve. She can have it on lettuce or in a sandwich, whichever she prefers. She gets home at 5:15 about, and we are to be at the church at 6:00 so that doesn’t leave a lot of time to dine properly, much less clean up the dinner dishes. So Tuna Salad on paper plates sounds perfect to me.

Quote of the day: “Often I have made a request of God with earnest pleadings even backed up with scripture, only to have Him say, “NO” because He had something better in store.” Ruth Bell Graham, 1920 – 2007. American writer, m Billy Graham.

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

Blessings

A cloudy but warm Friday, wit a temperature of 75 degrees, at 12:59 p.m. We might have rain showers this evening, which will be nice. The rain isn’t expected to be much and won’t last long. Since we didn’t get a flood type rain during the storm, the plants and trees, and shrubs won’t mind a fresh rain shower.

I have a doctor’s appointment this afternoon so thought that getting this done early will insure that it gets done. Tina is picking me up, so you know that we might go goofing off after the doctor’s appointment and get home late.

There is nothing going on around here this morning. All is quiet. No dogs walking, no people out walking, no trucks delivering anything, no traffic at all. I guess all are in school or at work. I think Fall break starts Monday, or else this week has been fall break. When one doesn’t have a child in school, it is hard to keep up. I’m not complaining.

The flood relief and recovery efforts continue, with the death total rising. That is so sad, They are still looking for many who are missing. There are several small communities that haven’t been reached as yet, and rescue people are working hard to get to them. Some have so many trees around that there is no place to lad a helicopter. That is a no way in and no way out situation. All are in my thoughts and prayers.

Quote of the day: “So often we think that to be encouragers we have to produce great words of wisdom when , in fact, a few simple syllables of sympathy and an arm around the shoulder can often provide much needed comfort.” Florence Littauer, 1928 -American Speaker, Writer.

Have a wonderful rest of your Friday, and a fun, cheerful, adventurous, exciting, safe and relaxing weekend.

Blessings