Sandy's Daily Updates

September 19, 2023 Sunny Breezy A Few Fluffy Clouds 78 Degrees 4:29 p.m.

Another lovely day for the last week of summer. The weather lady said no rain the rest of this week so the plants need to be watered. Since Tina is allergic to the mosquitoes that hang around here, I will go out and water them. I use the watering can as there is only four that need watering and if I can just water them and not the rest of the ground it will keep the weeds down, I hope. Tyler, next door, keeps the weeds out and that helps a lot. He is back in school and school is priority in our book.

Today I have not been as ambitious as I wanted to be. I did get the floors done but didn’t take everything off the furniture and dust real well so guess that will wait until tomorrow. I did answer e-mails and talk on the phone quite a bit.

last night we watched a documentary on the Bee Gee’s . It was really good. They not only wrote their own music but also for Celine Dion and Barbara Streisand and other. They were good in what ever the going trend was in music. The program was excellent.

“Quote of the day: “Say yes to new adventures. Keep calm and Keep learning. Strive to be better every day” From Mom’s Notes.

Have a great rest of your day. Make it a Calm, Adventurous, Learning and Enjoyable.

Blessings

B

Monday, September 18, 2023 Sunny Slight Breeze Mild 77 Degrees 4:37 p.m.

A beautiful day today. So calm, warm , nice and only 4 more days until FALL. I guess if you get really technical about it it is five more days. It is just around the corner. The football games, the tailgate parties, the fall colors, the warm apple cider, the smell of good things cooking. Yes, fall is nearly here.

The sewing room is now mostly painted. Friday or Saturday we will go get the paint and finish the job. Tina has done most of the work in there. I have been the one who sweeps up all the stuff that they (her and Jerry) ripped off the walls, steam off the walls, and then sanded the walls. What a mess, and so noisy. My apologies to all my neighbors for disturbing their Saturday morning. I guess that includes Sierra who didn’t appreciate any of this at all. It really interrupted her daily 18 hours of napping. But the noisy part is over now and should be quiet for a month, then the new floors come in.

Yesterday Tina and I joined Jerry, Tammy and Noah at Texas Road House to wish Dottie a very Happy Birthday. It was a fun gathering as usual. I, sitting across from Dottie, so enjoyed the expressions on her face. I think she had a good time and I know she got some surprises. Since Dottie is the hamburger Queen, Tina and Jerry both had hamburgers. Dottie had steak and Ribs. She celebrated with going outside her comfort zone, food wise. Happy Birthday Dottie.

Our poor Dallas is having front leg problems and might be looking at surgery. She is such a sweet puppy and a very good girl, so really hate that she is having problems. She defiantly has growing pains.

Quote of the day: “When we pray in His name, God has promised to listen. All we have to do is…do it!” Maybe you can say a prayer for Dallas, as well as our country and everyone else. My Calendar

Have a great rest of your Monday. Make it a spectacular, adventurous, energetic, and fun day.

Blessings

Friday, September 15, 2023 Mostly Sunny Beautiful Breezy 81 Degrees 4:17 p.m.

The end of the work week for those people who leave the house each morning and return each evening or when ever their working hours are. For us “retired” people, it is just Friday and with my project going I will work tomorrow as well. These projects can get to be very time consuming. They can also let you know that you aren’t 21 any longer and that it is time to get on the exercise kick and work at getting back in shape, or as much as possible.

Today, among other things that need to be done around the house each day, I am sanding. That isn’t to hard once I got the hang of it. The problem is sanding the lower part of the wall. How I would love to be able to get on the floor rather then bend over. But, alas that is not to be. My “fake” knees say No, No, No! That is about the only thing I can’t do and I am very glad that I have them as the “real” knees were totally worn out. Now I have a small stool that I am sitting on and hoping that it will work long enough for me to get all the bottom of the wall done. I hope that by Monday that room will be completed.

Dinner tonight is salmon fillets, celentro rice, and a veggie. A simple, but nourishing meal. Night before last we had Tina’s favorite so tonight it is my turn. Besides, I don’t have time to make anything to fancy. I have to sand!

Quote of the day: “I’ve discovered an interesting phenomenon: If you keep microwaving bacon until it gets “real crispy” it will eventually melt down, and you will have to suck the flavor out of the paper towel.” My calendar . Sounds yucky to me.

Have a great rest of your Friday. Make it a spectacular day, and have a fantastic, enjoyable, adventurous, and fun weekend. Make it safe and healthy.

Blessings

Thursday, September 14, 2023 Mostly Sunny Breezy Few Clouds 79 Degrees 4:21 p.m.

Another beautiful late summer day. It has been a quiet day with only two hummingbirds and a wren or two. The leaves are slowly beginning to change color and there is a feel of fall in the air. We will be having cooler nights and days in the 7os and maybe some low 80’s. So it is said anyhow.

Today I have played catch up and went through all the mail and junk on my desk. The mail consisted mostly of adds but some political stuff and lots of “donations please” letters. The political ones were the same. My opinion and a donation for the cause. I have a feeling that they could care less about my opinion but just want money. They didn’t get either. Now the shredder is nearly full and my desk top is nearly empty. So nice.

Tomorrow I was going to Knoxville but Dottie isn’t feeling well, picked up a bug, so will stay home and let her recoup. That is sad to be ill on your birthday. Tomorrow is her birthday and she will be 21 again. I will send her an E-card and call her. I can’t do much else since all are staying away so her bug leave and she becomes bug-less.

From the news I understand that there is a criminal running loose, wanted for murder. He was in Kentucky but they said that he has returned to Anderson County so I have my doors locked, just in case. I am not sure what part of Anderson County so will just be careful. They just caught the one in Pennsylvania. There, the dog is the hero.

Quote of the day: “Signs that you are getting older: Dialing long distance wears you out.” My calendar. You can tell I have had this calendar for a few years…….quite a few years.

Have a wonderful rest of your Thursday. Make it a whimsical, enjoyable, creative and fun day.

Blessings

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