Sandy's Daily Updates

Monday. March 11, 2024 Sunny, Breezy Clear Nice, 59 Degrees 4:53 p.m.

A beautiful Monday to start the week off. The weekend was cold, rainy and just down right blustery. Winter is still here, for another eight days! My daughter, who said we were staying home all day Saturday, had to go to Hobby Lobby, so off we went to Hobby Lobby. There she bought a book, “The Watchman’s Daughter”. I bought a few thing to help with my picture/family tree project. We then went to Calhoun’s for lunch. We had Fish and Chips and it was good. Then to Pet Smart looking for Sierra’s favorite cat food. There is none to be had. She now is liking Science Diet. After that Home! It was raining, and I mean raining. I don’t know what happened to the “few stray showers” the weatherman was talking about. It rained most of the day and night and a bit on Sunday.

Sunday was church, then home to finish a couple of projects and just relax and watch TV. Jerry called and said that they might be having something Sunday afternoon. We said great, that would be fun and nice. Later on Dottie called and said that Jerry and Tammy had food on and were celebrating Melissa’s birthday as she was there. So off we went. It was a great afternoon. Melissa was tired but fine. The people were all fine, but the dogs were fantastic! Finley was busy bringing her toys toe each of us to throw and play tug-of-war with. Lacy was happy to sit next to you, or on your lap for gentle petting’s, Murphy sat on my lap until he had to go make sure the others were O.K. as they went out doors. He is the security dog, all 6 pounds of him. Dallas was so fun, soft and furry and loving to be petted and talked to. Sarge is so handsome, Tall, Dark and Handsome. Not so much on the dark. he has a “hurt leg” so decided that Tina needed to hold his paw as he needed comforting. He was so funny. Both he and Dallas loved laying on our feet and once they both laid there together. It was a bit heavy and very funny. Those two play, wrestle and go a mile a minute so one has to make sure one is out of their way when they get going. they don’t care what is in their way as they just mow over it be it person or thing. So much fun.

The food was so good. We had BBQ ribs, pulled pork, slaw, pot salad, baked beans and key lime pie. Very yummy. I love key lime pie, and of course, ribs. When food is served the furry family members are locked in the Man Cave. They let all know about how mistreated they were being, then left and went outdoors. They would of really enjoyed dining with us.

Quote time: “No matter what the circumstances are, it is best to pursue behavior that is above reproach, because then you will be respected for your actions.” Rosa Parks 1913 – 2005 American Civil Rights Activist. Be content with who your are, and don’t just put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you. He’ll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; He is most careful with you. 1 Peter 5: 6-7.

Have a great rest of you Monday. Make it a fantastically cheerful, productive , adventurous, and fun day.

Blessings

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 Cloudy Warmish/Coolish Rain Expected 70 Degrees 4:14 p.m.

It is March. Yesterday was beautiful. Nice, Sunny, Warm and just lane Pretty. Today it is cloudy and rain is expected on and off this afternoon through Wednesday afternoon, last I heard. So far we just have clouds and a slight breeze. That is fine with me.

Jerry and Tammy have been very busy laying sod in their back yard. He wanted to get it done before the rain started so worked all weekend and again last evening.Dottie said that they got it all done. I imagine that it is gorgeous. We would like to do that out front here but am not sure it would do much good, We have lots of clover with our bit of grass. I just know that all five of their furry family members will enjoy the lush green grass to play to play on and nap on. However, it might end Sarge and Dallas’s beauty mud baths. Their soft as silk skin might suffer a bit. I know their long, beautiful fun will appreciate not having to have a spa bubble bath daily.(if not oftener).

Yesterday was doctor’s visits. Tina had to have a follow up with the cardio doctor, and I had to get my toe nails trimmed. I learned that everything has been up graded in their computer program. So they needed my insurance cards, ID card, make sure my address and phone number were correct. Fine. That was no a problem. So I am called back, and am in the chair. The nurse comes in and asks me a few dozen more questions, then said, “Smile” and took my picture. When I asked why? She said that it is now required for all patients. So I go pick Tina up at her doctor’s office. She had the same experience.

Earlier in the day, yesterday, I went to check my bank account. I couldn’t get in my account. After it told me I failed three times, that I needed to call the bank. It was about time for Tina to arrive so gave that up for another time. When we got home she said I must of done something wrong, so had me try again. She called the bank and was told that even though we have the same savings account , I needed to get my own account number and pass word. I will have to do that tomorrow. The only thing it will change is how I get in to our accounts. So goes life in this modern day of Technology.

Quote of the day: ” We may run, walk, stumble, drive, or fly, but let us never lose sight of the reason for the journey, or miss the chance to see the rainbow on the way.” Gloria Gaither 1942 …. American Writer. Singer/songwriter.

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it a cheerful, adventurous, interesting and fun day.

Blessings

March 1, 2024 Cloudy Rainy Cold Still 42 Degrees 4:47 p.m.

March came in like a lion, windy and rainy. We should be mostly out of the rain by morning, but might have a few stray showers. W decided not to go to the Dog parade due to weather. Maybe next year.

Not much going on around here today. cleaned house and am fixing chicken drumsticks in the air firer. Tina is bringing home the good potato salad from Kroger’s. We had some a week ago and really liked it, so will try some this evening,

Quote of the day: : Do what you can to show you care about other people, and you will make our world a better place.” Rosalynn Carter 1927 – 2024 Love others as you love yourself. That’s an act of freedom. Galatians 5:14

Have a great rest of your Friday, and a fantastic, safe, healthy and fun weekend.

Blessings

Thursday, February 29, 2024 Cloudy Still Chilly – Cold 47 Degrees 4:02 p.m.

The sun was out a bit this morning for awhile. then slowly the clouds sneaked in, very gradually, and our high temperature of 47 is all we will get today. it will be going down slowly while the clouds get grayer and the chance of rain gets closer. The weatherman said possibility of rain tonight through tomorrow morning, then again tomorrow night through Saturday morning. We will probably miss the Growl Parade as who wants to stand in the rain and watch a large group of costumed, wet and unhappy pups drag their people down the street in Old Knoxville?… However, I do hope they make good money as the proceeds go to the animal shelters here. I believe it is $20.00 to enter your dog in the parade. Or else you pay $20.00 when you get to the World Fair Park. I am not sure which.

Now I would be willing to pay $20.00 if Jerry and Tammy were entering their furry family in the parade. That would make the whole thing well worth the drive, the parking, the walking, etc. What a video that would make. Yes, I am on the dogs side.

I haven’t accomplished much today. I have been busy though. I was making cards this morning when Bill came over to get his mail. He sat and visited for a bit. Then I was back at making cards when I had to call Dottie with a message. Back to the cards when I got a text from Tina, reminding me that my phone went straight to voice mail. So I turned it off, the waited a few minutes and turned it back on. After doing that for nearly half an hour it finally decided I could make calls. So I returned Jimmy’s call. He had sent me a picture of their home that they had painted. It looks very nice. An improvement for sure. And they have flowers galore. Very pretty. other then that nothing new there. The weather had been bad there also, on and off, wind and rain. The weeds were growing well he said. Nicole wouldn’t let him use weed killer because it would kill all the flowers.

The TV’s haven’t worked well today. We keep getting “No Signal” so I am thinking it is the company. The phones work and so far the computers are working. Tina said they had problems with phones at work. It seems theirs were fine but a lot of the people calling in were having problems. I am blaming the weather.

Pamela came over this afternoon. Her dad’s Ha-vac wasn’t working so it was 58 in his house. She came over to visit and get warm. He had the repair man there this afternoon. I hope that he was able to get it going again. Pamela left there to meet her husband for a movie and dinner. She had the day off and he goes in to work very early so they can do a movie and dinner and still be home in time to enjoy the evening with the dogs and cat.

Today would of been my husband, James L. Walters, Sr.’s 96th birthday. He has been gone 21 years now. And our good friend, Verlie Doing, who’s birthday was today also, would of been 100. Happy Heavenly birthday to them both. They are missed.

Quote of the day: ” Women, if the soul of the nation is to be saved, I believe that you must become its soul.” Coretta Scott King, 1927 – 2006.

Have a great rest of your Thursday. Make it a dry, warm, cheerful, productive, and fun day.

Blessings