ATV for granny new adventures comning! My motorcyle is going bye bye, and I'll be joining the rest of the family on my own ATV. I came dragging my feet and kicking my heels it took me a while to get on board with this new hobby. I really enjoyed motorcycling but have not been using it the past couple of years. So it was time. Hubby's ATV has a windshield on it and will not fit under the canopy in the pick-up mine will so it will be great fun to have it along when we are camping. Hubby decided to use mine on times we have the camper along. [Click on what's new to see pic. of this utility sport Eiger 400 Suzuki.]
We got one big enough for 6'4" son to use too. I looked at smaller ones but crossed them off the list right away because of chain drive. Shaft drive is better. Thumb throttle what a concept! Never heard of such a thing! I have a red helmet already, got a face shield and the only option will be a ball hitch for a trailer we will be modifying for hauling "stuff". No winch for me on mine. No chrome wheels and standard size tires. ATV "Jewlery" or junk? LOL! I have decided the bigger ones are over kill and will be just fine with a smaller one with out so many options.
Friday, June 30, 2006
Saturday, June 24, 2006
More Pool Lessons
Early in the week I got a sun burn using a new bikini I got so I’ve spent the rest of the week indoors hiding from the sun. Then later in the week discovered the pool has a leak so guess how we are spending our vacation? Yep, learning how to fix a leak on the pool. Next week we have the “opportunity” for exercise loading tree branches in the new cargo trailer to haul them off. It is supposed to be up near 100* so that chore is looking less appealing all the time. Hubby is spending the third or forth weekend in a row installing mud flaps on the truck. It did not pass the test drive the rub when I back up and turn around. The neighbor has been buidling a smoking bench for his wife on the back fence bordering our property we are having the blessing of having the good side to us and additional privacy! Today we have a potluck at dear son’s in-laws, I have banana bread thawing for this to take. Yesterday I got some new exercise videos and did an extra workout and I can feel it today!
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Mocha Moments
I’m done with my evening routine except we ran the coffee through and we’re drinking it now! So that chore is a do over! I’m using my routine cup it has a bunch of designs on it one is a tooth brush, alarm clock, car, key, chair, heart spoon, and coffee cup this reminds me of my daily stuff. I found it at a yard sale last month this cup is black and white I have a black and white striped dress on now too so it matches! This is one of those mugs that holds two cups I’m having cocoa coffee with some sugar free Irish crème flavoring sugar free whipped topping in it with a dash of cinnamon on top.
The Schwan's truck came and left and the freezer has been restocked with more sugar free icecream bars young and old alike seem to love these icy treats!
Hubby came home from work talking about a solar cover for the pool so it will be warmer I can swim earlier in the day now! Yea! I've been inside most of the day because I'm recovering from a bit of a sunburn. We are having a quiet week here grand kids are not around much this week. Very restful I needed that.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Wireless Update
The tech was here yesterday [Mon.] from the wireless co and there is only one spot that we can get reception the modem and router are back in the living room next to the stereo this has caused the stereo to go whacky so move that is next on the list.
We are on the boarder of the service area new tower will not be any time soon, and if we can’t get service we will be able to get out of the 2 yr. contract so that was a relief to learn. So far so good with this.
Wed. 6-14-06 Flag day~ It’s been a week service was good for most of the week except when the wind was bad once and when it was pouring down rain this morning only one bar lit up so I did not even try until later when there were more bars.
I hurt my finger gardening got a rose thorn and I have not been on line as much because it got infected, it’s fine now.
That said I’ve hurt my shoulder today doing a workout with weights, only 5 pounders or “planting” bricks in the garden making a path around the pool, or typing up a journal to enter in to one of my groups about my weight loss progress. I've been icing it with frosting not kidding here the frosting was cold and in a packet fit to my shoulder just fine. I'll live just have to take care of me. Time to read now I think got some reading material today.
We are on the boarder of the service area new tower will not be any time soon, and if we can’t get service we will be able to get out of the 2 yr. contract so that was a relief to learn. So far so good with this.
Wed. 6-14-06 Flag day~ It’s been a week service was good for most of the week except when the wind was bad once and when it was pouring down rain this morning only one bar lit up so I did not even try until later when there were more bars.
I hurt my finger gardening got a rose thorn and I have not been on line as much because it got infected, it’s fine now.
That said I’ve hurt my shoulder today doing a workout with weights, only 5 pounders or “planting” bricks in the garden making a path around the pool, or typing up a journal to enter in to one of my groups about my weight loss progress. I've been icing it with frosting not kidding here the frosting was cold and in a packet fit to my shoulder just fine. I'll live just have to take care of me. Time to read now I think got some reading material today.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Pool Reflections of a Spiritual Nature
Pool Reflections of a Spiritual Nature
I’m learning but not sure how this all comes together yet, since we got a pool I’ve been thinking about pools and springs in the Bible a lot about refreshment in the book on Ester these days. I’m sure there are others that escape me now so I may need to look those up.
The pool prep. part: the place we get to keep the water, filtering, cleansing, balance if we are in or out of balance in our spiritual life it effects us in other areas of our life too.
Adding stuff chemicals, even perfumes, to make it smell sweeter; testing yep there is always testing in our walk of faith isn’t there? Also vacuuming have you ever had the Holy Spirit vacuum some stuff out of you life that blew in with a storm?
What I love about this is that it makes me WANT to get out my bible and look up stuff! Gotta love that especially when it’s fun and can be applied to daily lessons in life I’m getting these days.
The other day when I was floating on the air mattress I was able to mediate and pray it was very refreshing and relaxing. We all need that from time to time in our lives time out for relaxing and getting refreshed.
I’m learning but not sure how this all comes together yet, since we got a pool I’ve been thinking about pools and springs in the Bible a lot about refreshment in the book on Ester these days. I’m sure there are others that escape me now so I may need to look those up.
The pool prep. part: the place we get to keep the water, filtering, cleansing, balance if we are in or out of balance in our spiritual life it effects us in other areas of our life too.
Adding stuff chemicals, even perfumes, to make it smell sweeter; testing yep there is always testing in our walk of faith isn’t there? Also vacuuming have you ever had the Holy Spirit vacuum some stuff out of you life that blew in with a storm?
What I love about this is that it makes me WANT to get out my bible and look up stuff! Gotta love that especially when it’s fun and can be applied to daily lessons in life I’m getting these days.
The other day when I was floating on the air mattress I was able to mediate and pray it was very refreshing and relaxing. We all need that from time to time in our lives time out for relaxing and getting refreshed.
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Shock n Swim
In May 06 we got an above ground pool we are learning as we go.
If you keep do a fish tank up [which I can't] You can do a pool! LOL!
Shock n Swim aka Pool Chores:
Refers to the first time I swam it was cold in our unheated pool
and there is a weekly treatment of chemicals for pool maintenance to add.
W = weekly shock n swim treatment or after rain storms.
D = daily test ph etc.
EOD = Every Other Day add chemicals
EOW = Every Other Week change filter
Weekly or E.O.W. Vacuum pool.
M= Monthly or as needed get pool supplies.
This is great exercise equipment!
Set up sechedule and time to go over pool rules with family & friends.
Set up time for pool parties.
Schedule time for me to exercise in the pool.
And for lessons for grand kids as they are learning to swim!
If you keep do a fish tank up [which I can't] You can do a pool! LOL!
Shock n Swim aka Pool Chores:
Refers to the first time I swam it was cold in our unheated pool
and there is a weekly treatment of chemicals for pool maintenance to add.
W = weekly shock n swim treatment or after rain storms.
D = daily test ph etc.
EOD = Every Other Day add chemicals
EOW = Every Other Week change filter
Weekly or E.O.W. Vacuum pool.
M= Monthly or as needed get pool supplies.
This is great exercise equipment!
Set up sechedule and time to go over pool rules with family & friends.
Set up time for pool parties.
Schedule time for me to exercise in the pool.
And for lessons for grand kids as they are learning to swim!
Lessons From The Pool!
Skimming
Skimming the surface we can see the sun reflections off the water
the cool clear blue water has a few leaves and things that need
skimmed off of it each day several times a day if we have the time.
Filtering
If not we turn on the pump and it does the filtering for us.
Water
Pure clean water is from begin re circulated, and some chemicals are used to keep it clean or washing, purifying it and to keep the bacteria from growing. This is actually a great science lesson for those that are fascinated by this.
Balance
Ph balance must be right and other things are tested in the water also
not to hard and hot to soft.
Testing
there are like five different things to test for when we test on the test strips. Every day or so these are done to see if the balance of the chemicals is right. Hubby is rather obsessive about testing and doing it daily.
Conditioning
Some conditioners can help to keep the sun from zapping the chlorine out of the pool water.
Scent
I noticed that there are even scents you can add to hot tubs
and spas to keep them smelling fresh and clean.
Vacuuming
There is a vacuum to suck dirt grim and crud off the bottom leaves etc. that sink to the bottom.
Skimming the surface we can see the sun reflections off the water
the cool clear blue water has a few leaves and things that need
skimmed off of it each day several times a day if we have the time.
Filtering
If not we turn on the pump and it does the filtering for us.
Water
Pure clean water is from begin re circulated, and some chemicals are used to keep it clean or washing, purifying it and to keep the bacteria from growing. This is actually a great science lesson for those that are fascinated by this.
Balance
Ph balance must be right and other things are tested in the water also
not to hard and hot to soft.
Testing
there are like five different things to test for when we test on the test strips. Every day or so these are done to see if the balance of the chemicals is right. Hubby is rather obsessive about testing and doing it daily.
Conditioning
Some conditioners can help to keep the sun from zapping the chlorine out of the pool water.
Scent
I noticed that there are even scents you can add to hot tubs
and spas to keep them smelling fresh and clean.
Vacuuming
There is a vacuum to suck dirt grim and crud off the bottom leaves etc. that sink to the bottom.
Poolside Reflections!
For those that are fascinated by this, I was good at science; and biology in high school and hubby was even better while I was in psychology class we did an iq test and I was above average it was great for my self esteem. Hubby & his sibs were what we called a “brain” taking calculus class and other math courses I remember. We went to school together.
I remember when dads was on the city counsel when were kids in the small town every one kind of took turns. They had designated different responsibilities to different streets our street was designated as overseeing the city pool. We got to see the pump house where the lifeguards added chlorine and watched the pool being filled, and we were even able to be privy to some of the interviews and got the inside scoop on the new lifeguards for that summer; with a kids behind the scenes look at it all, it was very interesting and we were fascinated by all this.
Mom worked and bought us a season passes in the summers, we took swimming lessons, and were at the pool for two sessions a day I did lifesaving. And at one point got to rescue my little sister who had floated out in to deep water at a park mom could not swim a stroke.
We did not have a swim team in those days. I remember watching the lifeguards test the water to do the chemical additions to the pumps in the pump house. I remember what a joy it was when I passed the deep end test in the third grade and I could finally get to swim in the deep water with the ‘big’ kids. I learned to dive and loved the time when the adults and older teen kids could swim with out the worry of swimming over a top of the little brats I mean kids. We could do our laps with out interference. I seem to need this time to de-stress. I’ve been thinking a lot about that this week the fun I had as a kid swimming at the city pool swimming tag was a fun game we played and dodge ball some of the guys played that they threw the ball at each other on the diving board that hurt so I did not play that game!
My cousins came to town to be with gram for a month and were on the swim team in there town and there was no swim team in our town and they changed that. They got a team going and taught them how to do the turn and tuck and push off the edge of the pool. Some of my happiest memories are at the pool in high school I remember talking with my girl friends from school as we sunbathed on the deck by the pool to rest between swimming sessions.
Then our kids learned to swim at the pool taking lessons, and our daughter won a cannon ball contest at the night swim party one year she still talks about that. Now we are teaching the grand kids to swim so the lessons continue.
I remember when dads was on the city counsel when were kids in the small town every one kind of took turns. They had designated different responsibilities to different streets our street was designated as overseeing the city pool. We got to see the pump house where the lifeguards added chlorine and watched the pool being filled, and we were even able to be privy to some of the interviews and got the inside scoop on the new lifeguards for that summer; with a kids behind the scenes look at it all, it was very interesting and we were fascinated by all this.
Mom worked and bought us a season passes in the summers, we took swimming lessons, and were at the pool for two sessions a day I did lifesaving. And at one point got to rescue my little sister who had floated out in to deep water at a park mom could not swim a stroke.
We did not have a swim team in those days. I remember watching the lifeguards test the water to do the chemical additions to the pumps in the pump house. I remember what a joy it was when I passed the deep end test in the third grade and I could finally get to swim in the deep water with the ‘big’ kids. I learned to dive and loved the time when the adults and older teen kids could swim with out the worry of swimming over a top of the little brats I mean kids. We could do our laps with out interference. I seem to need this time to de-stress. I’ve been thinking a lot about that this week the fun I had as a kid swimming at the city pool swimming tag was a fun game we played and dodge ball some of the guys played that they threw the ball at each other on the diving board that hurt so I did not play that game!
My cousins came to town to be with gram for a month and were on the swim team in there town and there was no swim team in our town and they changed that. They got a team going and taught them how to do the turn and tuck and push off the edge of the pool. Some of my happiest memories are at the pool in high school I remember talking with my girl friends from school as we sunbathed on the deck by the pool to rest between swimming sessions.
Then our kids learned to swim at the pool taking lessons, and our daughter won a cannon ball contest at the night swim party one year she still talks about that. Now we are teaching the grand kids to swim so the lessons continue.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Wireless Sucks
Wondering where I have been? My wireless reception has been spotty at best! Between wind, rain and having the biggest tree on the block in the front and a yard full of other smaller trees in the back yard and ones on the other side of the fence in all directions the signal can barely get through, now that the trees are all leafed out.
I’ve called for the tech support guys to come check it out and they will be here on Mon. we will see what they say. They promised a new tower was going up less than a mile from us when I signed up, said they had three towers and I would not know when one was down not true!
I’ve heard promises like this with cell phones and the reception / coverage never got any better. So it will be interesting to see how this turns out.
I’ve called for the tech support guys to come check it out and they will be here on Mon. we will see what they say. They promised a new tower was going up less than a mile from us when I signed up, said they had three towers and I would not know when one was down not true!
I’ve heard promises like this with cell phones and the reception / coverage never got any better. So it will be interesting to see how this turns out.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Tree Removal & Pool
Last weekend we took out two trees they were small about as tall as a one story house, they were on the list to go for a couple of years now. Bugs had gotten in to them one a mugo pine and the other an apricot tree. We used the ATV to haul the trunk part to the road from the back yard. It was pouring down rain by the time we were done we were soaked.
Then we got an above ground pool and got it up filled and the filter has been running and I’ve had my first dip in it b-r-r it’s cold! The weather is no longer up in the ninety’s but it’s in the 50’s and 60’s here now.
Today I got some bricks for a path and area where the dirt is that the trees came out. That was great exercise and I enjoyed doing it. The other day I reclaimed the play house and it’s now the pool house with towels and pool toys in it.
I had a wooden TV stand and it is the pump “house” now, keeps the wind from blowing it over and the elements off of it. We have been working between showers this week on some days any way.
Hubby has been fishing got his limit two days in a row.
I got my books in and have been enjoying them have read SBB’s new one Moving on. And CEO’s House works is great with color pictures glossy pages and I love the lay out of this book!
Other points of interest:
Dear daughter & family have moved in to her new house.
Dear son is asp V.P. for collage next year.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Summer Heat
We have had records have been broken for three days running here 96* is the forecast high, this has been a good time to do inside stuff in the afternoon! Trying to come up with some things that are good about heat seeds fall out of the tree sooner, sap dried up on the leaves and it stops dipping on the car. It melts the snow, camping and picnic & b.b.q. season have begun. Beach and pool parties are going now, and we can get the boat camper and ATV out and play on vacations too.
It's 7:30 and some one is mowing some times you just gotta do what you gotta do. Our son has been appointed to Vice Pres. at the collage he is attending this will save him a lot of money! He will be a senior next year and today is the last day for him this year he is looking forward to the summer break, dear grand daughter is done with pre school tomorrow and she is also looking forward to summer break. Dear daughter is moving in to their new house this is the 2nd one that thay have built.
Hubby has a vacation coming up shortly too and he is looking forward to that, I however I am dreading it actually because these are more work for me. First we will do yard clean up haul stuff off to the dump, dear son will be moving his stuff out and then playing in the woods I suppose and camping tent or in the canopy will be more work than I have normally. I do have a plan to meld pen and paper with the journal and a new book while sitting at a different locale and smelling the pine trees will be good. Fence fixing is on hubby’s list too I’m not sure if it’s on my list or not yet! A new experience to add might be interesting! A new book I just heard about: Moving On by Sarah Banbrathnach is going to be picked up this week! I can read at some of our camping excursions! Dinner cruise on a local tour boat up the Snake river is going on our list again this year we really enjoyed that last year.
I’ve been working outside in the patio area moving wood we have “collected” for camping and I have reclaimed an area for planting, and the grandkids can play in the dirt too while I’m getting this area prepped for some brick to put down to increase the garden I’m thinking of another herb garden but low growing close to the ground ones like thyme, and other ground cover plants that like to creep about.
It's 7:30 and some one is mowing some times you just gotta do what you gotta do. Our son has been appointed to Vice Pres. at the collage he is attending this will save him a lot of money! He will be a senior next year and today is the last day for him this year he is looking forward to the summer break, dear grand daughter is done with pre school tomorrow and she is also looking forward to summer break. Dear daughter is moving in to their new house this is the 2nd one that thay have built.
Hubby has a vacation coming up shortly too and he is looking forward to that, I however I am dreading it actually because these are more work for me. First we will do yard clean up haul stuff off to the dump, dear son will be moving his stuff out and then playing in the woods I suppose and camping tent or in the canopy will be more work than I have normally. I do have a plan to meld pen and paper with the journal and a new book while sitting at a different locale and smelling the pine trees will be good. Fence fixing is on hubby’s list too I’m not sure if it’s on my list or not yet! A new experience to add might be interesting! A new book I just heard about: Moving On by Sarah Banbrathnach is going to be picked up this week! I can read at some of our camping excursions! Dinner cruise on a local tour boat up the Snake river is going on our list again this year we really enjoyed that last year.
I’ve been working outside in the patio area moving wood we have “collected” for camping and I have reclaimed an area for planting, and the grandkids can play in the dirt too while I’m getting this area prepped for some brick to put down to increase the garden I’m thinking of another herb garden but low growing close to the ground ones like thyme, and other ground cover plants that like to creep about.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Mom's Day
One of my favorite mothers day was when the kids were little and made me breakfast I loved breakfast in bed with the burnt pancakes and the extra calcium from the shells in it was an interesting addition to the recipe.
The worst moms day I can remember was when we had empty nest and the kids were living away from the area we had to make some changes this was a time of growth for me; learning I was no longer the center of the universe for them a real wake up call! I was able to move on and let go. Teens do not always want to be hanging around mom all day long.
Now as a granny I have come to the place that I can enjoy the company of family, however I realize it is not just about me and they have other family members to consider mothers-in –law has come in to play. I just feel privileged and lucky to be able to enjoy their company for a few hours. We are having a B.B.Q. here some thing I’ve been wanting to do and it’s a great motivator for getting the kitchen spiffed up and counters cleared off. We are avoiding the moms day lunch crowds and will be enjoying the wonderful weather here. Taking a stroll round the yard to enjoy the flowers that are opening up for the event will be on our actives list today.
The worst moms day I can remember was when we had empty nest and the kids were living away from the area we had to make some changes this was a time of growth for me; learning I was no longer the center of the universe for them a real wake up call! I was able to move on and let go. Teens do not always want to be hanging around mom all day long.
Now as a granny I have come to the place that I can enjoy the company of family, however I realize it is not just about me and they have other family members to consider mothers-in –law has come in to play. I just feel privileged and lucky to be able to enjoy their company for a few hours. We are having a B.B.Q. here some thing I’ve been wanting to do and it’s a great motivator for getting the kitchen spiffed up and counters cleared off. We are avoiding the moms day lunch crowds and will be enjoying the wonderful weather here. Taking a stroll round the yard to enjoy the flowers that are opening up for the event will be on our actives list today.
Friday, May 12, 2006
Flowers & Summer Fun!
I have the flowers planted in the back yard now, the wind stopped and the sun came back out it was a lovely time! I’ve been spending fourty five minutes each day getting the yard back in to shape and I’ve started by the patio and this work is paying off now and the yard is looking much better. Last week I got a new hose, and I’ve replaced the sprinklers.
I am enjoying these milder days of spring before the summer heat arrived we are looking forward to more fun in the sun on our jet boat, bass boat, motor cycles, pedal biking, hiking, fishing, camping, using the new ATV. Out door activities are a big part of the live style here where we live in the Pacific North West.
I am enjoying these milder days of spring before the summer heat arrived we are looking forward to more fun in the sun on our jet boat, bass boat, motor cycles, pedal biking, hiking, fishing, camping, using the new ATV. Out door activities are a big part of the live style here where we live in the Pacific North West.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Writing Goals
This is my writing day ~ I 've been trying to get in here for what seems like a week! I Ran in to a snag with my first two blog attempts writing blog was down for repairs, tweaks, maintaince or something, photo blog pics are not in yet they seem to be lost some where in cyber space and may show up yet. So I had to write the old fashioned way with pen and paper which I actually enjoy doing! I was going to write on red white and blue party ideas and planning for Memorial day but decided to go shopping and get errands out of the way first.
I have a letter to write for mom and got a pen pal letter today that is always fun because we talk about our crafts and hobbies weaving spinning knitting and crochet we are doing and art books we are using to hone our skills and give progress reports on how we are doing on making stuff for birthday holiday gifts.
I’ve had a great morning found a day planner in pink at the thrift shop today and a pink tote and believe dream & vision journal; I really like it because on side of the page is blank like for sketching!
I took my self out to the local taco stand this was for my art date and wrote in my journal, and then went across the street to tweak this planner; came home and filled up a bunch of planner pages some one had left in it blank with these great topics for project info. I’m glad to have that out of my head now. I’m migrating to David Allen techniques for this new season of my life. Looked up the newest of his book on half.com today, the other older one is on order from the library.
I was going to go out and plant stuff in the yard but the wind kicked up so I just brought the posies inside, I’d take a pic. of them but the phone seems to be down don’t want to waste time on that maybe later after I get them planted.
Add to month o salads daily entry! ~ Did that fresh onion tops from the garden what a treat to pick those and see the first roses of spring in bloom when I did.
I want to design a project page and print out a module for a sample to see how it goes I got some design ideas on paper this afternoon.
I have a letter to write for mom and got a pen pal letter today that is always fun because we talk about our crafts and hobbies weaving spinning knitting and crochet we are doing and art books we are using to hone our skills and give progress reports on how we are doing on making stuff for birthday holiday gifts.
I’ve had a great morning found a day planner in pink at the thrift shop today and a pink tote and believe dream & vision journal; I really like it because on side of the page is blank like for sketching!
I took my self out to the local taco stand this was for my art date and wrote in my journal, and then went across the street to tweak this planner; came home and filled up a bunch of planner pages some one had left in it blank with these great topics for project info. I’m glad to have that out of my head now. I’m migrating to David Allen techniques for this new season of my life. Looked up the newest of his book on half.com today, the other older one is on order from the library.
I was going to go out and plant stuff in the yard but the wind kicked up so I just brought the posies inside, I’d take a pic. of them but the phone seems to be down don’t want to waste time on that maybe later after I get them planted.
Add to month o salads daily entry! ~ Did that fresh onion tops from the garden what a treat to pick those and see the first roses of spring in bloom when I did.
I want to design a project page and print out a module for a sample to see how it goes I got some design ideas on paper this afternoon.
Monday, May 08, 2006
Getting Back Your Edge
Have Lost your edge? Your cutting edge ? Wondering how to get it back?
I’ve been reading a book that had a chapter on this topic in one of the chapters it’s been very effective for me and I have been taking a lot of notes on this and the jest of the answer of this book prayer that works by Jill Briscoe is that we go to God and show him where we lost our edge and he helps us to get it back! The other chapter was on going to the mountain to hear from God the reference was Moses in the dessert. Listening to God was a key and going back to where you lost your egde was the other key.
I found this book at a yard sale this weekend and it was so timely because last week I was like really stuck in my prayer life, it seemed like the wheels had come off my prayer wagon and this book helped me to get it going again.
Have you ever had a day time that where you were over whelmed not getting your way and just wanted to stomp your foot and go off in a huff and just have a pity party? That’s about where I was mid week last week. I suppose that was where I lost my edge. It just was not one of my finer moments.
Then this weekend hubby and I had a few chest bumping moments our egos were getting in the way and we were not listening to each other. We had to laugh at ourselves and by the end of the weekend things were good again. Him getting me a new cabinet did not hurt any. I learned something too tile floors in front of a fridge can break, part of my rant was we needed some home fixes here, new flooring is on the list. So I’m rethinking what I even want now.
He got a new mountain bike and we went on a couple of short rides together, after he got the goo in the tires to keep the puncture weeds out. These pedal bike rides are great for stress relief! ubby was not getting his way either ATV woes, and his cargo trailer has not arrived plus it rained and was windy we did not get the yard work done.
I was lucky enough to find some pansies and another tomato plant the truck had just came when we were over town and I asked if they brought any pansies, the guy showed me where they were. I’d already been to several other stores with out any success pansies were in short supply around here! Gardening season is on. So on my list tomorrow is going to be planting pansies and the other tomato plant I got. Then we went to a new favorite cafe' not far from our house.
I’ve been reading a book that had a chapter on this topic in one of the chapters it’s been very effective for me and I have been taking a lot of notes on this and the jest of the answer of this book prayer that works by Jill Briscoe is that we go to God and show him where we lost our edge and he helps us to get it back! The other chapter was on going to the mountain to hear from God the reference was Moses in the dessert. Listening to God was a key and going back to where you lost your egde was the other key.
I found this book at a yard sale this weekend and it was so timely because last week I was like really stuck in my prayer life, it seemed like the wheels had come off my prayer wagon and this book helped me to get it going again.
Have you ever had a day time that where you were over whelmed not getting your way and just wanted to stomp your foot and go off in a huff and just have a pity party? That’s about where I was mid week last week. I suppose that was where I lost my edge. It just was not one of my finer moments.
Then this weekend hubby and I had a few chest bumping moments our egos were getting in the way and we were not listening to each other. We had to laugh at ourselves and by the end of the weekend things were good again. Him getting me a new cabinet did not hurt any. I learned something too tile floors in front of a fridge can break, part of my rant was we needed some home fixes here, new flooring is on the list. So I’m rethinking what I even want now.
He got a new mountain bike and we went on a couple of short rides together, after he got the goo in the tires to keep the puncture weeds out. These pedal bike rides are great for stress relief! ubby was not getting his way either ATV woes, and his cargo trailer has not arrived plus it rained and was windy we did not get the yard work done.
I was lucky enough to find some pansies and another tomato plant the truck had just came when we were over town and I asked if they brought any pansies, the guy showed me where they were. I’d already been to several other stores with out any success pansies were in short supply around here! Gardening season is on. So on my list tomorrow is going to be planting pansies and the other tomato plant I got. Then we went to a new favorite cafe' not far from our house.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Fast
I have been in an emotional morass of yucky feelings frustration quickly moved to anger it took me a while to get to the bottom of what was going on jealously, illness, allergies, stress and exhaustion were a few of the things I factored in to my bad mood. Yard work and life stressors had taken their toll, some time out side on the swing watching the grass grow did not hurt either.
What I had to do was to just had to schedule some time for me some down time, to rest regroup, I went on my art date and got shopping therapy and two novels later I’m in a much better place now!
I needed to clear a spot to work and grabbed a pen and started writing five pages later I had my entry, no longer blocked the words began to flow. Now I had something to write in my spiritual journal. I’d felt like I was coasting things were good and it was easy to skip writing in that one. But when a challenge faced me I knew I was growing and needed to get the process down an important step in the process of growth for me.
I can count this success from fasting I’d been giving up morning newscasts for a fast, and on an involuntary computer fast the net was not working my wireless router and modem were too close together and not working for a few days. That will do it for me give me time to investigate what’s going on internally for me sort and process emotions swirling around inside my head and heart. I sorted things out on my morning prayer walks and the physical activity helped me to feel like I was actually getting some where as I ventured through this process.
What I had to do was to just had to schedule some time for me some down time, to rest regroup, I went on my art date and got shopping therapy and two novels later I’m in a much better place now!
I needed to clear a spot to work and grabbed a pen and started writing five pages later I had my entry, no longer blocked the words began to flow. Now I had something to write in my spiritual journal. I’d felt like I was coasting things were good and it was easy to skip writing in that one. But when a challenge faced me I knew I was growing and needed to get the process down an important step in the process of growth for me.
I can count this success from fasting I’d been giving up morning newscasts for a fast, and on an involuntary computer fast the net was not working my wireless router and modem were too close together and not working for a few days. That will do it for me give me time to investigate what’s going on internally for me sort and process emotions swirling around inside my head and heart. I sorted things out on my morning prayer walks and the physical activity helped me to feel like I was actually getting some where as I ventured through this process.
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Have You Lost Weight?
I question I get a lot these days is "have you lost weight"? Well yes as a matter of fact I have, I've lost 50 pounds, I'm with in 11 pounds of my goal yippie! It has taken me a while, a couple of years, but now people really noticing and they are starting to ask me how I did it. [The sugar free Jell-o I took to the b.b.q. was a hit!] We had a great time talking about healthier ways of eating and living at the bbq and it was good to know others were on the same page.
Yesterday after my walk I reclaimed the dining room, dumped the trash again, the laundry is not current and we went boating, we had a fun safe time dodging an occasional log floating down stream from the spring run off. On the way home I did some shopping to get food for a b.b.q. at dear son’s and got some more yarn I finished a scarf over the weekend and can start putting. some things in the dresser where I keep the finished projects for holiday gifting. Today I'm going to try to concoct a sugar free recipe for ambrosia fruit salad I like to get at the deli but I think I can do one that's with out added sugar.
Sat. I went to a yard sale and found three chairs for the grand kiddos to use we like to do lunch outside on the deck porch patio and under the big shade tree in the front yard. With only thirty four days of school left it’s time to think about Granny camp. I got some crayons at the thrift shop with cartoon characters at the top of these and the grands like to draw so this will be one of the favorite activites, using up a ream a paper I have here for them to draw on and it has lines so they can practice abc’s and 123’s, between side walk chalk and sessions at the pool, nature hikes in the field. We will be camping soon too.
We love that I have been hankering for some tent camping and sleeping in the back of the truck in the canopy, and the pull trailer camper will give us some fun variety this year combined with fishing four wheeling it looks like we are going to be having a lot of fun!
Yesterday after my walk I reclaimed the dining room, dumped the trash again, the laundry is not current and we went boating, we had a fun safe time dodging an occasional log floating down stream from the spring run off. On the way home I did some shopping to get food for a b.b.q. at dear son’s and got some more yarn I finished a scarf over the weekend and can start putting. some things in the dresser where I keep the finished projects for holiday gifting. Today I'm going to try to concoct a sugar free recipe for ambrosia fruit salad I like to get at the deli but I think I can do one that's with out added sugar.
Sat. I went to a yard sale and found three chairs for the grand kiddos to use we like to do lunch outside on the deck porch patio and under the big shade tree in the front yard. With only thirty four days of school left it’s time to think about Granny camp. I got some crayons at the thrift shop with cartoon characters at the top of these and the grands like to draw so this will be one of the favorite activites, using up a ream a paper I have here for them to draw on and it has lines so they can practice abc’s and 123’s, between side walk chalk and sessions at the pool, nature hikes in the field. We will be camping soon too.
We love that I have been hankering for some tent camping and sleeping in the back of the truck in the canopy, and the pull trailer camper will give us some fun variety this year combined with fishing four wheeling it looks like we are going to be having a lot of fun!
A Day in My Life!
Yesterday was a full day I got up and started a new knitting project a scarf on large needles so it went fast. Found some wonderfully fuzzy yarn called voodoo I’m using the off white color, got it at the one dollar store it’s great, went back for another kind that is a purpley mix of colors. Hubby had an appointment at the chiropractor’s office so I took the truck and did a bit of shopping while he was in there. He walks after the appointment so I went with him we walked to the fruit stand and to the motor cycle & four wheeler shop across the street for the fruit stand where I sold my big bike Vulcan Classic 1500 c.c.
After that we went to The Diamond Shop and I got my ring that was being sized down so I don’t loose it. We looked at some new rocks for a ring or new stone for our 35th wedding anniversary coming up in a couple of years.
Just down the street is a shop called Yesterday’s Treasures I’ve been in several times to “visit” the table / desk I’ve had my eye on there was a small table in the basement of the farm but brother in law burned it so this one is a replacement of sorts. They could not get furniture out the steep basement steps that had been build over and around the contents of the basement. I was thinking of this for an out side work space potting plants and such. I would have gotten it Wed. but the antique shop did not have any one to help me haul it up the stairs and outside to load it in the truck. Hubby helped me with that, we brought it home and I painted the legs every thing except the top it needed a bit of gluing, it has an old handle and drawer front and legs the rest is new wood. I love it except it was an awful grey color. The color I have on now is a soft peachy off white. I will be putting an antique finish on later.
Hubby washed his truck and had some other errands to do over town I opted to stay home and paint the weather was lovely. I was setting up the saw horses dear son showed up and he helped me to get the ½ sheet of plywood and table/desk moved to the back yard where I was going to be painting.
Later we went to look at the progress on dear daughter’s house and they have sold their other home and have until June to get this new one finished, they have some paint on, some cabinets up, sub flooring nearly done, the patio is poured, step to the basement are in, half & of the deck it done. After that we went to look at a boat for a friend of hubby’s. I took my knitting and did that while they were talking. Then we went to dinner a new place here called Grumpy’s. We were less grumpy after we ate!
I came home and had a flash back of being a newly wed that’s what I call it when the kitchen is buried I used to let the dirty dishes pile up until we ran out of clean ones I did not have a dish washer in those days, the dishes would just about reach the bottom of the top cabinets, I took the leaf out of the table so less stuff could fit on it. I got the dishes loaded in the dish washer and the laundry got done during the day too. I made up some Jell-o for dear son’s b.b.q today. [I’ll be doing a green salad too]. I’d work on that between coats of paint and work on my new knitting project. A scarf for holiday gifting.
The weather is glorious here today so it will be fun day here too. Fri. nite we were going to eat at one of our favorite spots but there was an hour wait so we didn't but did wonder over to see the new rv park http://www.hellscanyon.net/Default.htm and enjoyed that. They had a hot tub pool and it is right by the river.
After that we went to The Diamond Shop and I got my ring that was being sized down so I don’t loose it. We looked at some new rocks for a ring or new stone for our 35th wedding anniversary coming up in a couple of years.
Just down the street is a shop called Yesterday’s Treasures I’ve been in several times to “visit” the table / desk I’ve had my eye on there was a small table in the basement of the farm but brother in law burned it so this one is a replacement of sorts. They could not get furniture out the steep basement steps that had been build over and around the contents of the basement. I was thinking of this for an out side work space potting plants and such. I would have gotten it Wed. but the antique shop did not have any one to help me haul it up the stairs and outside to load it in the truck. Hubby helped me with that, we brought it home and I painted the legs every thing except the top it needed a bit of gluing, it has an old handle and drawer front and legs the rest is new wood. I love it except it was an awful grey color. The color I have on now is a soft peachy off white. I will be putting an antique finish on later.
Hubby washed his truck and had some other errands to do over town I opted to stay home and paint the weather was lovely. I was setting up the saw horses dear son showed up and he helped me to get the ½ sheet of plywood and table/desk moved to the back yard where I was going to be painting.
Later we went to look at the progress on dear daughter’s house and they have sold their other home and have until June to get this new one finished, they have some paint on, some cabinets up, sub flooring nearly done, the patio is poured, step to the basement are in, half & of the deck it done. After that we went to look at a boat for a friend of hubby’s. I took my knitting and did that while they were talking. Then we went to dinner a new place here called Grumpy’s. We were less grumpy after we ate!
I came home and had a flash back of being a newly wed that’s what I call it when the kitchen is buried I used to let the dirty dishes pile up until we ran out of clean ones I did not have a dish washer in those days, the dishes would just about reach the bottom of the top cabinets, I took the leaf out of the table so less stuff could fit on it. I got the dishes loaded in the dish washer and the laundry got done during the day too. I made up some Jell-o for dear son’s b.b.q today. [I’ll be doing a green salad too]. I’d work on that between coats of paint and work on my new knitting project. A scarf for holiday gifting.
The weather is glorious here today so it will be fun day here too. Fri. nite we were going to eat at one of our favorite spots but there was an hour wait so we didn't but did wonder over to see the new rv park http://www.hellscanyon.net/Default.htm and enjoyed that. They had a hot tub pool and it is right by the river.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Painting Outdoors
Today was a day I’ve been waiting for warm sunny weather a great day for painting outside. I painted a vanity it turned out really cute someone had spilled green ink before I got it in one spot. I did some sponge painting on the top to look like flowers the green ink now looks like I ment it to be that way and I antiqued the rest I was very happy with the results.
I painted a shelf and one pair of shutters. Thise still need to be antiqued and made in to a shelf for over the vanity. I have another pair of shutters to paint yet also, and some chairs but those will have to wait for another day.
Dear grand son was happy playing out doors in the yard with me. We had a long walk I got in my 2.5 mi. walk today. I had him get out and walk for a block or so and push his own stroller so he got some exercise too.
I painted a shelf and one pair of shutters. Thise still need to be antiqued and made in to a shelf for over the vanity. I have another pair of shutters to paint yet also, and some chairs but those will have to wait for another day.
Dear grand son was happy playing out doors in the yard with me. We had a long walk I got in my 2.5 mi. walk today. I had him get out and walk for a block or so and push his own stroller so he got some exercise too.
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
The Rustic Rabbit
My calendar for outlook needs to be updated after I tweaked it. And reset the properties and restored defaults last month. I’ve been adding a few reminders as I think of them like correspondence ie writing letters to mom and a weaving pen pal. I arm wrestled with the printer this week and got it going again.
Shopping is on my list this week. We have a store here called “ The Rustic Rabbit” they have shabby sheik furniture and I saw some of their stuff at the antique shop and I got some inspiration! I want to go to that store and see what else they have. I need some boards for a shelf hubby is going to make for me. I’ll need the truck for that. We need to put up lights in the kitchen and dining room so I’m going to see a new store here I’ve heard about. The deck needs replaced too. Hum... the list is growing of projects.
Easter dinner was a hit here we had ham n fixins after church the kids stopped by and the egg hunt was a success. Spring bloom is lovely here my apple and plum trees are glorious and it’s great to look out the kitchen window and see them while I’m doing chores in the morning! The yard looks great but I will need to mow again soon, the grass is really growing with all the rain and warmer temps. we’ve had here. Last night I cleaned the table on the deck it sure looks nice and inviting out there this morning but it’s too cold only 36* here today! br-r We are supposed to get up to 77* on Thursday I can’t wait.
Shopping is on my list this week. We have a store here called “ The Rustic Rabbit” they have shabby sheik furniture and I saw some of their stuff at the antique shop and I got some inspiration! I want to go to that store and see what else they have. I need some boards for a shelf hubby is going to make for me. I’ll need the truck for that. We need to put up lights in the kitchen and dining room so I’m going to see a new store here I’ve heard about. The deck needs replaced too. Hum... the list is growing of projects.
Easter dinner was a hit here we had ham n fixins after church the kids stopped by and the egg hunt was a success. Spring bloom is lovely here my apple and plum trees are glorious and it’s great to look out the kitchen window and see them while I’m doing chores in the morning! The yard looks great but I will need to mow again soon, the grass is really growing with all the rain and warmer temps. we’ve had here. Last night I cleaned the table on the deck it sure looks nice and inviting out there this morning but it’s too cold only 36* here today! br-r We are supposed to get up to 77* on Thursday I can’t wait.
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