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COURAGE DOESN'T ALWAYS ROARSometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says, “I’ll try again tomorrow.” |
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10月8日 AutumnCool winds are blowing today and the trees are turning colors -- and of course blowing off the trees, onto my lawn. The summer has passed too quickly for me, as usual, and without hardly feeling like summer. While I enjoy the beautiful colors of the Fall, and the occasional warm days and cool breezes, I'm seriously disappointed to see summer go. Time to get the rakes out -- buy some more leaf bags, wash the windows and pull down the storm windows and change the theme of some of the rooms.
Nichole, Eric and Daniel are at the Apple Orchard today on Eric's school trip. I wish I could have went, but it's great for them to go as a family. Nikki is sending me pictures from her cell phone. Yep, my grandson is such a cutie.
I went to Eagle Mills Craft Fair with my friend Karen a couple weeks ago. It was great and of course I spent more than I should have. But it was worth getting out in the fresh air with a friend, eating apple cider donuts and looking at the great things for sale. We decided to stop for a beer and burger on the way home. We started to pass this place (below) and decided to pull in and try it. Notice anything funny about it?
Let's just say that when we walked in, there were no tables or seats to partake of our beer and burgers. Just a bunch of seats with women sitting under the hair dryer. Yep, you probably noticed it right off. It's not the LAST CHANCE SALOON...as we thought. But THE LAST CHANCE SALON. I think we're still laughing about it. Before I had barely stepped into the door, Karen has stopped in her tracks, turned around and pushed me back out. OMG - it's not a saloon. Go ahead and laugh. We are! I've been feeling a bit restless lately. Nothing new about that. I'm still missing Jamie who is back in California from Vegas now. I called once or twice but he's so busy I really don't get to talk to him much. I'm spending alot of time with Eric and we see Charlie and Kevin every Sunday for football. I plan to ask Nik to do a lunch date, maybe next week. Also, my best friends from Jersey are coming up on Friday the 16th for the weekend. We have quite a busy weekend planned. Nikki is taking our portrait at her studio on Saturday, afterwards, we will head to Lake George to meet my dad and sister for lunch. Later a haunted hay ride and after that some dancing. The next morning after breakfast, we'll head to the Apple Orchard so they can take some cider donuts and apples back to Jersey with them. Whew -- think that's enough action for the weekend? Well, I"m busy cleaning up this space and doing a bit of simplifying. Need to clean up my friends list too. I don't even know half the people on it. So have a good day and I'll talk to you all soon! 9月7日 Just checking in....Well my friends, it's been quite the busy week. I'm happy today will be a quiet day, and I was up early as usual and did get some things done around here. I still might head over and pick up Eric for a few hours to liven things up a bit.
I had 1/2 Thursday off work, to go to the Toby Kieth/Trace Atkins concert. It was absolutely awesome and I had the best time. Having never been to SPAC before, I was impressed with the way it was laid out. Even though we had lawn seats, we had a good view of the stage and the big screens helped keep tabs on things closer up. The music had us all on our feet and the crowd was friendly and everyone got along. Didn't get to bed till 1:00 a.m. I haven't done that in years.
Kev and I had Friday off and we watched Eric and hung out by the pool. Of course I slept later than I used to and felt sluggish all day, so it's probably good we planned nothing. Sat and Sunday found us with friends and family and good food and sunshine. All in all I couldn't have asked for a better weekend.
Jaime's birthday was Tuesday and I talked by phone with him. He's is very busy training in Vegas for his new job in Los Angeles and will be in Vegas till the 23rd. I'm glad he had Saturday and Sunday off. Lola few to Vegas and they had some time together. Wish I could have been there too.
That's about it folks. I'm going to post some pictures from work tomorrow of the BBQ yesterday. Meanwhile, I'm going to tackle the rest of the clean up from yesterday and go pick up Eric for a few hours. I sure do hope these clouds pass, as he loves outside. I need some new inside activities for him to do, once it gets too cold to be outside all the time. I also want to do some visiting here -- so, thats my day in a nutshell. Talk to you all soon and have a wonderful and safe Labor Day! 8月31日 Eric and his bubblesSaturday was a rainy day, but Sunday was nice. We didn't do much. Just puttered around the house. I love the way Eric's eyes light up when we blow bubbles with him. He's got his mama's and my blue eyes. Have a nice week everyone!
8月28日 Bits and PiecesWow the paper this morning said the high is going to be only 69 today. That can't be right can it? It's still August. Yes, it truly has been a weird summer. We will probably be raking leaves next week! Good grief. Hmmm...that has to be an oxymoron right? Is there any such thing as "good" grief? Yet I say it all the time.
It's been such a busy week. We had a little party for Nik's birthday at her house on Monday. On Tuesday everyone gathered here to say hello/goodbye to DJ (Kevin's cousin from Arizona). He'd been here for a week, busy running around, but he finally made it over this way before he headed home Wednesday. Wednesday, I watched Eric for a few hours after work so Nik could have some time for herself. This is his 2nd week out of school and he doesn't go back till the 9th of September.
It's hard to believe that after this weekend will be Labor Day weekend. I've been so busy sitting in my misery that the summer flew past.
But there are some nice things to look forward to. My friend Karen and I will hit up the Toby Keith/Trace Atkins concert at SPAC on September 3rd. Kev and I took that Friday off to make it a nice 4 day weekend. Then in October on the 16th my very best friends from Jersey will arrive so I have to plan what we will do while they are here.
Eric's birthday is September 27th. My little man will be 4 years old. Nik is having big party at her house. I've already done the invitations.
I've chosen Yoga for my class so I will have that starting up the end of September. I just don't think right now I have the concentration skills for the photography class, nor the computer at home to play around with the results. You all know my endless misery with this old computer
So, yes, there are quite a few things to look forward to -- and getting the house spiffed up for my friends visits will definately keep me busy as well.
The kids are keeping themselvs busy. Charlie is trying to find the meaning of life I think...we won't go there. Nik is busy taking care of her family as is Kevin. And Jaime is presently in Las Vegas in training for a new job at a new restaurant that Tom Keller is opening in Los Angeles. He will turn 30 on September 3rd (good grief!!!).
Me? I still have my moments, but I'm progressing nicely I think.
Well I have some clothes to fold before I hit the shower and work. BTW -- Melissa went to Treasure Island and took Skip and I with her. Check it out....
And then we shared a "few drinks" ... LOL!
8月23日 Good GriefIt's already the end of August? This summer went so much quicker than others. Maybe because it's been such a weird summer. Maybe it's me, but I don't ever remember having rain in the forcast nearly every day.
Nik's birthday is tomorrow. We are going to lunch as is our usual tradtion. Later I will have a birthday cake for her for all of us. I watched Eric for her and Daniel this weekend. He went home a little bit ago. It was so great to have him, but I am so exhausted. He just never stops, not for a single minute. Ahhh, but he truly is my heart. I love him so much -- regardless of the fact that he decided to start his day at 3:30 this morning. Now that was an adventure. Yesterday was all about him. I blew bubbles for hours, took him in the pool - and pop-pop took him for a wagon ride. He played with the hose, made mud puddles and we watched countless cartoons. Bedtime won't come too early for me tonight.
I have to decide soon which class to take before they are all filled. I'm leaning toward the Yoga for something different -- and also I was not impressed with the teacher in the last photgraphy class. He spent alot of time tooting his own horn -- although he is very good at what he does. He is the teacher for this class also. But I'm thinking the Yoga will be good for me. I also remember how much the last class in Photography confused me. I know that this class may clear that up, as it is particularly geared toward shutter speed, etc. rather than learning about the camera -- but I think I may have too much on my mind to concentrate.
Well - headed for the shower and the store -- it's not very often I take a shower this late, but Eric kinda changed that this morning. Like I said -- it was all about him. His mommy has him now, so let the relaxing begin!!!
Have a great Sunday everyone!
Till later.... |
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