Love the new background Cheryl. It was a slow day for me - don't think I did much but sort thru things and got rid of stuff. Then a friedn called - think she was bored - as she never calls me except when she want information on someone or something. Ended up being on the phone with her for 1 1/2 hrs. Then Rich came home - he was gone all day and we found some leftovers to have for dinner. Big exciting day huh? I want to go pick up some fruits and veggies tomorrow, would also like to get to Hobby Lobby - didn't go out yesterday or today and am not really going that way tomorrow either, so I guess I'm not going to get there tomorrow. No need to rush to get things done at our age anyway. Relax when you can. Hugs, Wendy
This started around 5:30 am this Tuesday morning about 2 miles from our house. It was an apartment complex under construction. Just the framework was up and pallets of wood all around.
It is just off the I-30 exit and could be seen from many miles away. Of course you could not get out of our neighborhood because streets were blocked off. Also the interstate was backed up for many miles because of "onlookers".
We are so blessed that no one was injured that we know of right now. All that fresh lumber was a very hot fire and Fire Departments from all around joined in to help. Thank you!
I was watching a video of it and you could see the apartment structure collapsing as it moved through the building. After 3 hours or so the fire is contained and hopefully completely out now.
Not sure if we will be able to get to town today or not (Taco Salad Tuesday from Rosa's, you know). Right now we are just counting our blessings and sharing them with you.
We did not get a shower to come across and help put out the fire, but we were sure blessed with no wind to spread the fire either. Blessings upon Blessings!
Hi Shirley - it wasn't as hot here as it was only 90. Was inside all day dusting everything really good - over did it and was hurting. But it didn't stop me from having to make dinner. Did a lot of chopping and sauteeing - this dinner takes alot of time - but it was good as always. No plans for tomorrow - think I'll take it easy. Have a good nite.
Our grass got way too tall as you can tell in this picture. The backyard gets more water (from the Septic system) and has more shade than the front. Both are now mowed!
I am believing that we will get rain tonight AND tomorrow at our home. We sure do need it. I still have areas of dead grass and plants that are not coming back ever.
Rain would make me happy, but right now... food would make me happy too. So what are you having today? I am now off to find something to fix for lunch.
It was a quiet but good Sat., Cheryl. I did a bit of housework and folded towels that have been in the dryer for at least a day! lol - fogot they were in there! Made dinner and sat outside after that just enjoying the late evening nite before it got dark enjoying the evening and watching the hummers chase each other. Figured out what I'm making for dinner tomorrow - a canned chicken dinner - hope it's ok. Might make a peach cobbler for dessert -we'll see. Have a good rest of the nite - it was a sumer day with temps at 90 but cooling down to 70 tonite. Still have the AC on though. Hugs, Wendy
Happy Saturday! It's the Weekend or just another day for some of us. We don't like going to town on the weekends and fighting our terrible traffic.
Isn't this a clever idea? I hope that you get to spend time with the Grands. I got to FaceTime and watched Michelle play volleyball on Thursday.
Maybe some of you are lucky enough to get to go dancing over the weekend. That used to be one of our favorite things to do. Hubby's health won't allow us to do that any more but we still listen to great music.
So whatever you are doing... OWN IT! Be the best you can be and share your light and love.
Here we are on another Friday getting ready for the weekend. Hubby has been pulling weeds in the front flower bed for 3 days and is hopefully half way. It got way out of hand with no rain to soften up the dirt for 3 months.
This weekend don't forget to be in one of those 3 places to each and every person you are around. Love is what this life is all about.
We all need a nudge of love and encouragement. A big smile is the way to start so share your smile everyday.
Try to treat others the way you want to be treated. There sure needs to be more of that in this crazy world right now.
Afternoon Shirley it's summer again!!! Yay! It's 88 and sunny but there is some humidity along with it. I've been busy inthe kitchen all afternoon. Started just to pick all the dead ends off the spider plants then swept the floor. Then started seeing flies so think I got them all - must hae bee like a dozen! Then of course after that I had to clean all the windows. While I was at it, I took all the plants off the tables and polished them - then swept the floors again. So I'm done working today and now cathing up on The Hill before going to the American Legion for Tacos for dinner. Another nite of no cooking - yay again! Hope you are having an enjoyable day and that it's not too hot for you. Are you doing anything special today Shirley? Hope it something good - enjoy. Hugs, Wendy
Love all your cats. I have had: 2 Siamese, 1 (perceptually handicapped) Burmese, 1 pure black alley cat and3 Moggies. They all had one thing in common - they did their own thing and paid no nevermind to me. Hugs, Anne
The fun isn't over yet. Every day is a new adventure. Is there anything exciting going on in your world this Thursday?
Never grow up, never give up! Always look for the fun in whatever you are doing. Just look at those smiles... well, except for the chickens maybe. Hope you are laughing!
Now, on a more serious note. Does anyone have any extra "3X Tall" shirts? Yes, my grandson who just turned 16 years old is 6'5" tall and he lifts weights. His mom is right at 6'. He just got new boots that were on sale, probably because no one else needed that size.
My bestie since 3rd grade, shared news about her grandson, who is part of my family. He is a sophomore in High School and just made the varsity football team. He does all sports, swimming, cross country running, basketball, etc. So all this comes natural to him and we are all so very proud.
OK, this Gram is done bragging for a bit. Tell me what you are most proud of today! Blessings & Hugs from me to you!
Evening Cheryl - how did your Wednesday treat you? Hope you had a good day. I did -- didn't do a thing - meant to vacuume the bedroom but it didn't happen. did go out to finish errands with Rich laterr this afternoon and stopped at Panera Bread for an early dinner. We stopped to chat with another couple on the way out and ended up talkign with them for over 1/2 hr - we had so much in common as both men were in the Navy anddd at the same places but different times. Felt like we've know each other forever ad could have talked with them more, but felt we took up enough of their time. Who knows, we might see them again as they say they eat there occasionally but we don't go that early. Going for tacos tomorrow nite at the American Legion -$6 for 3 with all the fixings - hope they are as good as the ones I make and I don't do anything fancy at all but do love them. Have a beautiful nite and sleep well. Hugs, Wendy
It was a do nothing day for me - sunny and 86. Pulled a couple more weeds in the garden but that was it. Rich went out and had to go out again later so we took my car and finished his errands then went to Panera bread for an early dinner. Met another couple there and found we had so much in common as they were in the Navy at the same places but in different years. We had so much in common that we must have talked with them for over 1/2 hr. Wish we would have gotten a phone number, but they say they eat at panera often, so maybe we'll see each other again, ya never know. Have yourself a merry little evening Cheryl. Hugs good nite.
Fun Sunday! Hugs
Hugs, Anne
