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Saturday August 8

2009-08-08T06:28:00.001-07:00

It's finally Saturday. And so much cooler. Looks like it rained a little bit overnight.

We don't plan on going anywhere this weekend. Just working around the house. I think we are rearranging every room. So its the bigger upstairs bedroom first on our list. The closet will be for Michael's clothes. Plans are to put his desk and desktop computer in there and maybe a work table. At least we do not have to paint that room. It is 2 colors of green and we have loved that room since the first time we saw this house.

Movie for this weekend is Inkheart. Dinner plans are Smothered Pork Chops, baked red potatoes, fresh cooked green beans (more from Joyce's garden - yum) and peach tea.

I have jewelry orders to make and deliver, birthday present to mail and other odds and ends of a never ending to do list to complete.

Hope everyone has a joyful weekend.

Saturday August 8

2009-08-08T06:18:00.000-07:00

New Blog

2009-08-08T06:11:00.000-07:00

Please come and visit my new blog at http://saoirseinspokane.blogspot.com/

2009 Day One Hundred Ninety Six

2009-07-20T17:55:00.000-07:00

It was a pretty good day at work. Sold some earrings. Talked to Michelle, the gal who owns the art studio. There might be an avenue there to sell some jewelry.

Joyce is taking some flyers to her friends tonight. Thank you Joyce.

After work I stopped by my friend's Melissa's house and left my card for her to call me. I called Barb and she is down in Portland at her daughter's recovering from laser surgery to remove a tumor that was behind her eye.

Tonight we are going to Rancho Chico to celebrate Chris' birthday. Should be fun! Ole!

Hope everyone has a nice evening too.

2009 Day One Hundred Ninety Five

2009-07-19T19:31:00.000-07:00

Much cooler today, but look out, its supposed to heat up again. I have everything almost ready for the trunk show for next Saturday.

Now its just create as much as possible before Saturday.

We went for a long drive today. It was nice to get out and about for the day. I made us a nice steak dinner when we got home. True Blood was good tonight, but I think the next episode will be better.

Tomorrow morning I have to get up and going early. I have a physical therapy for my shoulder/arm appointment at 7:00. My boss will be gone all week. There is rumor that we will have 8 large groups to add for the coming month.

Hope everyone has a good week.

2009 Day One Hundred Ninety Four

2009-07-18T05:40:00.000-07:00

Here I am again apologizing for not keeping up my blog. There is so much going on. Work has been busy, so no time there to update.

The trunk show is next Saturday. I finalized the deal yesterday. Its funny, I chose a place just knowing she would agree to do it at a reasonable price and I am estatic about it. I am doing the fliers this morning. Still need the following: white tablecloth, 2 hand held mirrors, receipt book and fish bowl. I am very excited.

The little heat wave going through here is miserable, but, bearable. Our grandson has been here. The weekend before last it was the arcade and last weekend it was cosmic bowling. Lots of fun.

M bought me the computer version game Deal or No Deal. Won the $1,000,000 already. Wish it was for real.

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. It sure is flying by fast. July is 1/2 over already.

2009 Day One Hundred Eighty Five

2009-07-09T08:40:00.001-07:00

The jewelry business is getting busy. I met with a girl yesterday who is getting married and she wants me to create the bridesmaid's jewlery. I finished that last night when I got home. I am working on putting the trunk show together. Found the place and another person. I would like to find one more person, but, if not, that's okay. Need to finish up the display for the dog necklaces for The Yuppy Puppy.

2009 Day One Hundred Eighty Three

2009-07-07T05:37:00.001-07:00

The heat wave has lifted and we can enjoy a few days in the 70's. Nice.

I am looking for two jewlery or fabric designers to do a trunk show with. I'm thinking of putting an ad on Craigs List. Maybe just an ad on the board of Rings and Things.

Life now is content. I'm sure something will come along to mess it up.

2009 Day One Hundred Eighty Two

2009-07-06T05:14:00.001-07:00

Sometimes I miss the ocean. I never thought I would live so far from it.

It was a nice 3 day weekend. I had a great day on Friday going to Bead Stampede with Joyce and Irene. Saturday was hot and quiet. Yesterday we took Jacob to the arcade and then had a bbq with the family.

Thunderstorm blew in overnight to cool us off. Nice.
Hope everyone has a great week.

2009 Day One Hundred Seventy Eight

2009-07-02T06:05:00.001-07:00

Last work day of the week! Going out with the girls after work to the River Inn so we can sit outside by the river. It will be in the 80's which is hot for us, so, it will be nice.

Looking forward to the 3 day weekend. I hope everyone has a nice time.

2009 Day One Hundred Seventy Seven

2009-07-01T05:49:00.000-07:00

Up early. Need to make an early start on the day. Gas the car, coffee and to work early to catch up on what was not done by leaving early yesterday. Two more days. Sugar was a little high this morning, maybe Raw was not the best choice. I vow to make better choices from now on.

Paid 3 bills: New lawn guy, old lawn fertilizing company and the pest control spray guy. I keep asking myself, why did we buy a house? Seems the upkeep keeps rising. Almost had M talked into selling and renting again. But no he's content to stay where we are for the next 5 years.

Going to the post office and fruitstand at lunch. At least that is the plan. I will try and post a little later.

2009 Day One Hundred Seventy Six

2009-06-30T05:56:00.000-07:00

I've been away, but, now I am back. I wish I had tales of adventure and excitement, but, no...life has been going along normal as ever.

I've been enjoying summer. The garden is growing and we will have lots of tomatoes once it warms up enough to turn them red. I'm still making jewelry. This weekend is the Bead Stampede in Couer d'Alene. They hold it twice a year. The one held in Spokane is in October.

Work is busy. I thought I could update my blog at work, but, everytime I tried something would come up and off in the direction I would fly.

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So again today I thought I would have time at work to finish this post, but...too busy. Plus I only work a 1/2 a day.

Before the doctor appointments M took me to a new restaurant Raw. Hawaiian cusine. I thought it would be nicer inside, but, the server was wonderful and the food was fab. I chose the 3 item lunch platter. The 3 items I chose were teriyaki hibachi charred short ribs, lemon chicken and tempura shrimp served with ginger slaw and white sticky rice. All for 8.99.

2009 Day One Hundred Sixty Seven

2009-06-20T07:58:00.001-07:00

Its finally the weekend. Time to enjoy. We went for Thai food yesterday at lunch. It was cool and rainy so we did not get to sit outside as planned. But the restaurant was gorgeous, filled with exotic statuary and a buddah waterwall I just fell in love with. We did have a booth by the windows that overlooked the river. It was just 4 of us and we had alot of fun as always.

Today is dog grooming day and a few errands. So most of the day can be spent working on jewelry and house chores. Finshed the book, Lovely Bones, so I now start a new book Nine Lives by Dan Baum.

2009 Day One Hundred Sixty Six

2009-06-19T15:43:00.000-07:00

2009 Day One Hundred Sixty Five

2009-06-18T06:51:00.001-07:00

2009 Day One Hundred Sixty Four

2009-06-17T06:35:00.000-07:00

2009 Day One Hundred Sixty Three

2009-06-16T14:05:00.001-07:00

Blame the lack of posts on watching episodes of True Blood, making jewelry every waking minute of the day or just because it is almost summer. Or maybe because my life is so simply normal boring that there isn't too much exciting things to blog about.

I could tell you there are 4 tomatoes on our plants, but, no jalapenos, yet. Work is going great. I will not be attending the staff picnic on Thursday, due to the BBQ'd catered food is loaded with sugar. But Thursday evening we are going to the television studio to be part of an audience of a program about healthcare. Ted, our vice president, will be part of the panel. We all picked out our shirts for the August Lake Coeur d'Alene cruise. My shirt will be a light pink. Friday is our department monthly outing. This month we have chosen Bangkok Thai. They have outdoor seating on the river.

I have removed the music radio from my blog. I have discovered Pandora internet radio and that is what I listen to at work now. I would love to add a background wallpaper to my blog, but, looks like I would need to load everything again if I do that.

2009 Day One Hundred Sixty

2009-06-13T05:20:00.001-07:00

2009 Day One Hundred Fifty Nine

2009-06-12T15:31:00.001-07:00

I'm so glad it is Friday, as always do, and cannot wait to scoot out of work at 4:00.

Working on my business this weekend. I must make the display and product for the dog charm necklaces to drop off at The Yuppy Puppy. Lots to do for the new website like pictures and designing the brochure. Plus we are painting and moving the office and using that room for my new studio.

Hope everyone enjoys there weekend. I would love to know what you are up to.

2009 Day One Hundred Fifty Seven

2009-06-10T16:46:00.001-07:00

2009 Day One Hundred Fifty Six

2009-06-09T05:40:00.000-07:00

It was rainy and cold yesterday and I dressed for summer. Figures. Looks like a much nicer day today.

Linda and Maureen were on a vacation day yesterday. Made the office quiet. I had enough work to keep me busy.

The past few nights we have been watching the first season of True Blood. It is so good and we are so hooked. Tonight is episode 4. Lots of good stuff on tv lately. I have started recording the new season of Food Network Star.

Have a great Tuesday.

2009 Day one Hundred Fifty Five

2009-06-08T05:37:00.000-07:00

It was an uneventful weekend. Maybe that's why the lack of posts. We took a drive out in the country yesterday. I wish I had taken the camera. Next time.

Much cooler temps for today and the rest of the week. High 60's with a threat of rain. We did get the rest of the tomato plants and the cucumber plant in the ground. So rain would be nice.

2009 Day One Hundred Fifty Two

2009-06-05T15:08:00.001-07:00

Quiet day at work today. Most of our team took today off due to graduations. It is warm and humid. Maybe a chance for thunderstorms tonight.

M went and picked up my jewlery displays and more earring cards. When he dropped them off we decided to go to lunch. Just a quick bite at Taco Bell.

This weekend I will be working on some earrings and necklaces using little frame charms with dog pictures for my display at The Yuppy Puppy. I'll finally put the Cricut machine to a good workout.

2009 Day One Hundred Fifty One

2009-06-04T05:53:00.001-07:00

I haven't posted in a few days. Our garden is growing and is healthy and most of the plants have flowers and buds on them. The new lawn guy starts today. I went to Hollywood Video and rented the first season of True Blood. I am now ready for season 2 to start on HBO. Burn Notice starts up again next week. I've been making earrings like crazy and selling quite a bit. I need to take the time and start making bracelettes and necklaces.

My life has slipped into a comforting routine. Work has been a little slow and we all hope it picks up. But all in all life is good for the moment. So I should relax and enjoy it.

2009 Day One Hundred Forty Eight

2009-06-01T09:06:00.001-07:00

I didn't know exactly how to put in words how I feel about the assasination murder of Dr. Tiller. For almost 40 years we have been fighting the good fight to keep abortion legal and safe for all women. And yesterday we are again reminded that there are domestic terrorists that put our freedoms at risk. Christian hippocrites whose definition are:
1 : a person who puts on a false appearance of virtue or religion
2 : a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings

are the terrorists we must fear. This murderer is just the tip of the iceberg. The ones who icite murder and hatred such as the hate shows of FOX TV should be prosecuted right along with the bombers and murderers.

I am so sad that this is still continuing. We need to give to NARAL/Planned Parenthood and volunteer to fight these terrorists everytime they come to our towns. Run them out of town and show them for what they are. Christian Hippocrites!

2009 Day One Hundred Forty Six

2009-05-30T09:20:00.001-07:00

Weekend Bliss. A beautiful day ahead of us. 85 degrees. Who could ask for anything more? Well, there is more. Alot of fun events going on around town. Plus I found a Bead Trunk Show/Sale. Yes, I will hit that first.

I stayed up till 2:00 am making earrings. Late today I am going to work on bracelettes and necklaces.

I hope everyone has a fabulous on the way to summer day.

2009 Day One Hundred Forty Five

2009-05-29T05:42:00.000-07:00

This picture is the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion.

Its finally Friday. For a short week it sure seemed long. Not much going on around these parts. Yesterday at lunch I went and got my car washed and stopped at the bead shop in the Flour Mill. I sold quite a few pairs of earrings this week. This weekend I am going to work on bracelettes and necklaces.

It is supposed to be 85 degrees today. We need to install the air conditioners this weekend. This weekend there is a fun event called PetFest going on or Artfest over in Browne's Addition. Not sure which one I want to go to. I think the garage sale I had planned is on hold until I can gather enough stuff to sell.

Have a fun Friday!

2009 Day One Hundred Forty Four

2009-05-28T05:39:00.000-07:00

2009 Day One Hundred Forty Three

2009-05-27T06:32:00.001-07:00

Our lawn guy disappeared on a what we think was a drunk binge and did not show up for a week. I was planning on firing him because I hired another reliable lawn guy to start tomorrow. Of course drunk binge lawn guy shows up while I am at work and cuts the grass. So now I have to call reliable lawn guy and put him off a week because I do not want to pay for 2 lawn cuttings in 1 week.

This is my luck!!

2009 Day One Hundred Forty Two

2009-05-26T05:32:00.000-07:00

I accidently typed my new email address for the contest incorrectly. The correct email address is: moosejewels@comcast.net.

Sorry for the confusion. I have the first entry. Send your pictures of the cutest house(s) in your area.

Have a terrific Wednesday.

2009 Day One Hundred Forty One

2009-05-25T06:37:00.000-07:00

Last Day of my vacation and looks like it is going to be a beauty of a day. Hopefully we are going to get our plants all planted. I'm working on filling my new storage bins full of my beads so I can move it upstairs to my new/old studio.

I am holding a CONTEST! To enter send me a picture (jpeg preferred) of the cutest house in your neighborhood or surrounding area. The winning picture will win something fabulous. Enter by next Saturday May 29th. I cannot wait to see some super looking houses. Enter at: moosejewels@comcast.net

I've been tagged by Peppylady with a short meme:

The rules are:

1. Link to the person or persons who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Copy these questions but add your own answers to them
4. Add one question to the last one, don’t forget to answer your own question
4. Tag as many as you feel like but you have to a least tag one
5. Let each person know they’ve been tagged and leave a comment on their blog
6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.
7. If anyone catches this out in blog world is welcome to jump on board

1. Has the Economy effected you? Yes, I have found even with 2 goods jobs the money does not go as far each month.

2. What flowers are blooming in our garden? We had some red tulips, but, they are about gone now. I have 2 new big buckets of jasmine full of fragrant white flowers.

3. What are clouds like your area now? Early morning haze which will burn off and give us another warm day.

4. Do you ware glasses? As you can see by my picture, yes I wear glasses. I had perfect vision until I turned 40 years old.

5. Do you have a Target where you live? There are 2, one up north in Northpoint at the Y and one in the valley on Sprague. In fact, we were there yesterday to buy a new upper grill for our BBQ.

6 Have you read 10 10 10? No, never heard of it.

7 How many letter in our middle name? 7

8 What is a good motto? I have enough money to last me the rest of my life.
(unless I buy something)

9 What was the last movie you saw and rate it. Perfect Murder I give it an 8 1/2. It was a great movie with a great cast. Viggo Mortensen, Michael Douglas and Gwenyth Paltrow. I know its kind of an old movie, but, if you haven't seen it, I recommend it.
I am tagging:

Steve @ Steve Denies Any Wrong Doing

Lisa @ That's Why

Peggy @ Utah Savage

Vikki @ Knikked

2009 Day One Hundred Forty

2009-05-24T08:32:00.000-07:00

Went out for a drive this morning. What a beautiful day! Sunshine all over the place. We stopped and bought plants for the garden. Yesterday at Winco (my new grocery store of choice because I can bag my own groceries and they are way cheaper) I found the Topsy Turvy tomato planters and bought 2 of them to hand from our deck. So the plants we bought today include 5 or 6 tomato plants, lemon cucumber, 2 jalapeno plants and 2 big beautiful, fragrant Jasmine plants. So tonight when it gets cooler (its 80 degrees or warmer right now) we will put down the weed screen and cut some holes to plant the plants. By tomorrow we should have them all planted. We also stopped at Target and bought a new BBQ grill for our old BBQ. That's all it needed to make it good as new. We are BBQ'ing pork ribs tonight.

Last night we watched the movie Perfect Murder with Viggo Mortensen, Michael Douglas and Gwenyth Paltrow. We both thought it was a good movie.

2009 Day One Hundred Thirty Nine

2009-05-23T08:54:00.000-07:00

Happy start to your Memorial Day Weekend. I wanted to sell jewelry today, but, that plan fell through. Our weather is beyond perfect. Normally it always rains on Memorial Day Weekend, but, not this year. M had to work today. After today he will have Sunday through Wednesday off to finish off his vacation. I have to go back to work on Tuesday.

Next Saturday I am going to have a garage/yard sale. I have quite a bit of stuff to clear out. On the deck, away from the sun, I can set up my jewelry. At least that is the plan.

2009 Day One Hundred Thirty Eight

2009-05-22T21:23:00.001-07:00

It was alot warmer today. We took the dogs to the groomer this morning. Stopped for coffee at Wut's Brewin on Country Homes Blvd. I had a very yummy sugar free blened double chocolate mocha. After leaving the dogs off we ventured over to Home Depot. We bought the a replacement window blind, a really cool stain glass overlay for the kitchen's back door window and 2 parts bins for all my beads. Saw my old friend Tonette who used to live a couple doors down from the old rental house. I am going over tomorrow to her place, she is having a garage sale and offered me space to display my jewelry. I might be able to sell some earrings.

I spent the rest of the day carding and re-bagging my earrings for sale. The other day ago we went to the warehouse that sells display items and I bought displays to assist in selling and also for picture taking.

Vacation sure zipped by. Only the long weekend left. I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend full of sun, bbq and fun.

2009 Day One Hundred Thirty Seven

2009-05-21T06:42:00.000-07:00

Spent the whole day hanging around home. We did not go anywhere all day. We both had a lazy day.

Yeah Kris won Idol! I am now recording the new show Glee. All my favorite shows come back in June.

Maybe tomorrow will be more exciting.

2009 Day One Hundred Thirty Six Vacation Day5

2009-05-20T05:22:00.000-07:00

It was pretty windy and cool yesterday. Did not have the BBQ as planned. Cooked the short ribs in the oven. Served those along with cornbread, hominy and pinto beans.

We took a drive out to the valley. Stopped at Best Buy looking for a fan for my desktop computer. Then onto the industrial park looking for a distributor of displays. Of course I forgot the ad and could not remember their name. We could not find them. So back home we went stopping at the store for a few groceries.

Today I have the name and address for the display place, so, we are going to make another attempt in finding the place.

I went to bed really early last night, so, I missed Idol. I will watch it sometime today. I am hoping Kris wins. I have never really cared for Adam from the very beginning. If you want a screaching and screamer of a signer, then Adam's your guy. If you want a singer who is inventive and has a range, then Kris is your guy.

Day One Hundred Thirty Seven Vacation Day4

2009-05-19T09:22:00.001-07:00

This painting is called Wind in the Trees. And out my window is what we have - wind through our trees.

Where did Vacation Day 3 go? Not very far. We ventured out and stopped at my favorite coffee stand, Walnut Street Perk, first thing. We drove out to Airway Heights to the Walmart Supercenter in hopes to find BBQ parts for our grill. Of course they were out of what we needed. But I did buy a cool pair of brown flip flops and a new purse.

Didn't really have a plan beyond Walmart, so we headed back to town and drove up to South Hill. We stopped at Hangar 57 for lunch. I ordered the Philly Steak Sandwich, the owner came back and said no beef, I then said anchovie pizza, he said no anchovies (they were on the menu) I then chose Thai pizza, he came back and said they were out of chicken, I said ok how about a sausage pizza, he came back and said they forgot to heat up the pizza oven, I said ok how about a Italian sausage sandwich. At this point I went to the restroom. While gone from the table he had returned and asked if salami was ok. M said yes. Finally got our lunch and it was good. They comp'd our lunch. Whoot! I gave the girl server 2 pairs of earrings and back in the sunshine we went. It actually was in the high seventies. With no real plan we went home and hung out.

They are doing road construction about a block away and the noise is really annoying. Plus they have the streets detoured so it proves there are 2 seasons in Spokane: winter snow and construction.

No plans again today, but, we are going to BBQ some short ribs. The weather turned cooler and windy today with a chance of thunderstorms. But should warm up again by the holiday weekend.

2009 Day One Hundred Thirty Five Vacation Day 2

2009-05-17T15:26:00.000-07:00

Yesterday on my first day of vacation was like every other Saturday. I did take a drive out to the valley to find a bead shop Joyce told me about. But it was a wild goose chase...no bead shop. So I browsed through the Bumbleberry's Quilt Store. Lots of wonderful fabric. But I have so much fabric now. So I need to actually set up the new sewing machine the insurance company bought me and use it before investing in any more fabric. I spent the rest of the day doing laundry, polishing furniture and making jewelry.

When M got home from work I had chicken enchiladas with green sauce made. With the failed pound cake I cubed it up and made a trifle for Michael with strawberries and cool whip.

Today on my 2nd day of vacation we drove up to Loon Lake to have brunch with the family. The weather is so perfect today. After a wonderful brunch we said our goodbyes and headed north. Drove up to Colville and then east through the Pend Orielle National Forest and drove along the Pend Orielle River. (Its pronounced Ponderay) We stopped at one of the scenic points and took pictures of this beautiful impromptu waterfall.

We stopped at a little trading post on Gillette Lake for bottled water and aspirin. They have little cabins you can rent. We thought this might be a great place to stay over a weekend.

We wanted to drive to Sandpoint, ID, but, should have started out way earlier in the day. In Deer Park we stopped for coffee. I now know I do not care for iced coffee. I like blenda mochas, but not iced. Since they do not make a sugar free granita, I tried the iced coffee.

Now we are home and we are relaxing and enjoying being on vacation. Will have more pictures tomorrow from Day 3.

From Utah Savage's blog I played the crayon color game.

You Are a Yellow Crayon

Your world is colored with happy, warm, fun colors.

You have a thoughtful and wise way about you. Some people might even consider you a genius.

Charming and eloquent, you are able to get people to do things your way.

While you seem spontaneous and free wheeling, you are calculating to the extreme.

Your color wheel opposite is purple. You both are charismatic leaders, but purple people act like you have no depth.

What Color Crayon Are You?

2009 Day One Hundred Thirty Three

2009-05-15T08:36:00.000-07:00

2009 Day One Hundred Thirty Two

2009-05-14T07:43:00.001-07:00

Do you believe in fairies? I knew a woman who was convinced they exist. Back then I was such a pessimist, but now, I think I'm coming around to the idea that they do exist. So this spring I am going to plant a fairy flower garden. Plenty of flowers that they use as cups to turn upwards and catch the rain drops when it falls.

We had a pretty good soaker overnight. Looking around while driving through town everything is so green and lush. The trees are all coming back to life. I love all the tulips and daffodils in everyone's front yards. Two more days till vacation. I plan to take alot of pictures while on vacation so I can share how beautiful the northwest is.

Today our fearless leader is treating us to a lunch and tour of the new YWCA. He wants our opinion if he should spring for a corporate membership for us. It's Ben's birthday in our office, so I baked and brought an apple crisp for the occasion.

M is working the day shift today so we can actually have dinner together tonight. Tacos with homemade salsa and beans. Two of my favorite shows are on tonight: Ugly Betty and Gray's Anatomy.

2009 Day One Hundred Thirty One

2009-05-13T08:15:00.001-07:00

It was a routine morning. Shower, dress, medicine, test blood, Cheerios (with blueberries)dress, hair, gather my stuff and out the door. I did have a little time to finish some earrings I was working on last night. Even sold a pair when I got to work. I stopped at Mugshots on Garland for a mocha. It was very good.

Today at lunch American West Bank downtown is having Shred Day. So I brought the bag I've been stuffing all my shredables in so I can drop that off. We burned up our shredder awhile back and have not replaced it.

2009 Day One Hundred Thirty

2009-05-12T06:02:00.001-07:00

Its a bright crisp morning. I am counting the days down till vacation.Not much else going on except work, jewelry making and book reading.

Hope everyone has a great day.

2009 Day One Hundred Twenty Nine

2009-05-11T05:42:00.001-07:00

2009 Day One Hundred Twenty Eight Mothers Day

2009-05-10T07:34:00.001-07:00

Happy Mothers Day and Happy Sunday. Another bright and sunny morning. We are going over to the in-laws for a BBQ today. M's sister and brother-in-law are in town also.
I am in search this morning for those upside down tomato planters.

2009 Day One Hundred Twenty Nine

2009-05-09T06:50:00.001-07:00

Its a bright sunny morning. My plans are to work on house chores, I am not sure what is going on in town today. I do have to make the dreaded trip to Walmart for a few things I can only get there. Other than that it is a free form day.

2009 Day One Hundred Twenty Seven

2009-05-08T06:35:00.000-07:00

I love this picture. A flower child for sure.

Today is the pals in the office lunch outing for the month of May. We chose DeLeon's downtown location. I'm hoping the food is as good as the one up north.

After work I am going out with Joyce and Irene for some fabric and craft shopping in Cheney.

Ending the evening with pizza at Round Table at 5 mile with M.

I'm hoping for a perfect Friday. Hope you all have one also.

2009 Day One Hundred Twenty Six

2009-05-07T05:55:00.001-07:00

Its Thursday, not Friday, but, we will make the best of it. The sun is shining this morning for a little while before more rain comes in.

I haven't really posted because not much has happened in the last few days. Just routine life.

Scheduled the remaining 3 days of my vacation. I wonder how people have vacation days to roll over at the end of the year when I never have enough vacation. Last night I had a scare, my little dog, Sammie, was not feeling so great. Almost took him to the vet. But seems to be his old self this morning. Whew!

I've been recently having fun on Twitter. Its fun to read people who actually have lives filled with adventures and interesting thoughts. If any of you are on Twitter let me know, so I can follow.

I see that today is the National Day of Prayer. I don't believe in prayer or praying to an all knowing magical being with a clipboard in the sky who is in charge of what we do and think. I believe in fate and karma. I do believe there is a spirit of goodness that guides people. So instead of praying, why not go out and commit an act of kindness or create beauty or fight for peace and justice? These are my thoughts on a sunny Thursday morning.

2009 Day One Hundred Twenty Five

2009-05-06T06:18:00.000-07:00

2009 Day One Hundred Twenty Four Cinco de Mayo

2009-05-05T05:52:00.001-07:00

Its raining again. Looks like its a coffee morning. I think a Mexican coffee in honor of Cinco de Mayo.

2 weeks til vacation. I am sure looking forward to a week off. Nothing really planned, maybe a day trip or two.

2009 Day One Hundred Twenty Three

2009-05-04T06:56:00.001-07:00

2009 Day One Hundred Twenty Two

2009-05-03T07:04:00.001-07:00

Rainy Bloomsday. Big marathon race downtown. Good reason to stay away from any where near town. Its a good day to get household chores caught up. Plan on making jewelry, watching recorded shows and making chicken dinner.

Hope everyone has a nice Sunday.

2009 Day One Hundred Twenty One

2009-05-02T11:24:00.001-07:00

It was nice for awhile today, then clouds blew in and it cooled off. It is now sprinkling. The only thing accomplished today was taking dogs to the Yuppy Puppy for their spring haircuts.

Hope everyone is having a nice Saturday.

2009 Day One Hundred Twenty

2009-05-01T08:02:00.000-07:00

Let me know if you are tired of the cottage and garden pictures.

2009 Day One Hundred Nineteen

2009-04-30T06:26:00.001-07:00

It is a beautiful day in the northwest. Sunny on the coolish side with fluffy clouds passing through. At work we all assembled outside this morning around the company's electric car for our group photo. It's a great photo and now is my wallpaper on my work computer monitor.

This morning I got up and got the pot roast all ready for M to cook. The way I cook mine is to cover it with my favorite spices like garlic, montreal steak seasoning and others. I then cover it with mushroom soup. After that I concoct in the can 2 heaping Tbsp of brown gravy mix, a palm full of dried vegetables (sometimes I use dried vegetable soup mix) with hot water. Stir it up and pour over the roast. Bake til tender and it makes the best gravy and moist beef ever.

M took a vacation day today to take his Mom to the doctor, so how convenient for him to be home to cook the roast.

Not much else is going on. American Idol kicked off the one I thought would go. Today on Ellen she is supposed to have Joan and Melissa Rivers to discuss their meltdown after Melissa was booted of Apprentice. And Ugly Betty returns tonight. I love that show.

2009 Day One Hundred Eighteen

2009-04-29T06:49:00.001-07:00

2009 Day One Hundred Seventeen

2009-04-28T16:27:00.000-07:00

2009 Day One Hundred Sixteen

2009-04-27T14:50:00.001-07:00

I look out and see that the trees are turning green again and some are full of blossoms. My tulips, 6 this year, are blooming. I know spring is here, finally.

Then on the other hand there is so much worry in the world. War, Hate Crimes, Tainted Food Supplies and now Swine Flu. One more worry for the overloaded worry box that I carry inside.

M took me to lunch as he usually does on Mondays, his day off. We went to my favorite chinese place, King Yen. We ordered the Shrimp with vegetables and Chef's special fried rice. So fresh and cooked perfectly.

It clouded up and rained a little bit. Before heading back to work I stopped and made the bank deposit for the company and then for us at the credit union. I had a headache most of the afternoon, finally took some aspirin and it went away. Maybe the world needs a couple of Excederin to help relieve its aches and pains.

Stopped for gas on my way home. Why is gas prices still climbing when a gallon of oil is lower...hmmm....let's see what holiday is coming up? Oh yeah Memorial Day. They have to gouge it up so we can pay a high price for that weekend. I'll just stay home.

I made an orange cake for Angie, our attorney at work. Her birthday is tomorrow. Last birthday for the month.

Hope everyone has a nice Tuesday. I am hoping the rain, snow, snain forecast will be brief.

2009 Day One Hundred Fifteen

2009-04-26T15:18:00.000-07:00

Somedays there is nothing blogable to talk about. The only thing worth doing is posting a picture and letting it be.

Nothing earth shattering today either. We have a plumbing leak under my kitchen sink and can't stand the thought of the expense of a plumber. No way am I going to call one on a Sunday. It only leaks when we run water.

I took the dogs to the Yuppy Puppy for baths. Sammie got microchipped.

I am making jewelry again. I stopped for about 3 or 4 months. I'm feeling better so now I have the energy to enjoy being creative again.

It's chilly here today. A mix of sun and clouds, some heavy and dark. It is supposed to rain and even have a rain mix tonight.Same for the most of the week. Thursday looks like it might get back into the 60's.

So that's it for me. Just trying to stay good by eating right and taking my medicine. Hope everyone is having a nice Sunday.

2009 Day One Hundred Fourteen

2009-04-25T23:11:00.001-07:00

2009 Day One Hundred Thirteen Arbor Day

2009-04-24T22:02:00.000-07:00

Life is pretty routine for me. I go to work, laugh with friends, visit twitter, play music, sometimes stop for coffee and then come home. But its all good.

Tonight M and I went to Round Table for pizza as we have started to do most Friday nights to celebrate the end of the week, even though he has to work tomorrow.

Tomorrow I am on the hunt for peat pots and Miracle Grow soil so I can start my jalapeno seeds.

Enjoy life.

2009 Day One Hundred Twelve

2009-04-23T21:44:00.001-07:00

I love this picture because I want awnings for our house. I think they make a house look charming.

I love having flex pay benefits. All the monies I paid out for doctor visits and prescriptions this week got all paid back to me today. Just so I could turn around and spend it all on presciptions for M. But, I get it all back next Thursday.

I went to the Olive It Cafe for lunch today. It is at the corner of Bridgeport and Crescent in the Hillyard. What an adorable place! Plus they showcase local artists. I was wearing one of my necklaces, and she asked if I wanted to sell some of my jewlery in their restaurant. I may think about doing that.

My package came from HSN. It is the jewlery suitcase I had ordered. I can't wait to fill it up.

Hope everyone has a nice Friday.

2009 Day One Hundred Eleven EARTH DAY

2009-04-22T13:45:00.001-07:00

I went to the appointment with the nutritionist this morning. I learned lots of good stuff to help stay on track.

The wind is kicking up and bring in a round of storms. The warm weather was nice while it lasted. No big Earth Day celebrations going on in Spokane, that I know of.

Day One Hundred Ten

2009-04-21T07:43:00.001-07:00

2009 Day One Hundred Nine

2009-04-20T05:28:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was cloudy and cool all day. Of course today being Monday and back to work the weather is going to turn perfect. Figures! 74 degrees and we will be stuck inside working. My boss took a perfect day off to go golfing.

The plan so far this morning is lunch with M. After work drop off Spendy payment, pick up prescription and maybe something to BBQ tonight.

2009 One Hundred Eight

2009-04-19T07:36:00.001-07:00

Spending the morning up at the cabin on Loon Lake.

2009 Day One Hundred Seven

2009-04-18T14:59:00.000-07:00

I've been keeping myself busy today. The weather is sunny and nice with a cool breeze. I've been downstairs most of the afternoon cleaning the bedroom, including closet. Went through all my shoes. I will make a run to the 2nd hand store and drop off quite a few pairs, some brand new.

Spent the morning visiting with BJ before they went up to the lake. We make take a drive up to the lake tomorrow. Perfect day for a drive.

Took out chicken for dinner. Not sure yet how I am going to fix it. I have some fresh broccoli and some hominy. That's as far I have gotten thinking of dinner.

2009 Day One Hundred Six

2009-04-17T08:36:00.001-07:00

It's been a great Friday, so far. Work was actually almost fun this morning. A group of about 10 of us went to lunch at Azar's on Monroe. They had set up a buffet of all kinds greek food. It was really good. Not much for atmosphere. But the company was wonderful. Michelle and I got to use our comp time and left at 2:30.

Whe M gets off work this evening we are going out on a date. The plan is to soak in the hottub on our return and then call it an evening. Just another day in paradise.

2009 One Hundred Five

2009-04-16T13:24:00.000-07:00

2009 Day One Hundred Four

2009-04-15T13:13:00.001-07:00

Who's idea was it to come in at 5:00 am? Oh yeah, it was mine. What was I thinking? We are not even half done with the project we started this morning. Yuck!

M's daughter BJ with son, Jacob flew in last night. Too bad M went back to work today. The weather is now getting spring-like gorgeous.

So the repoopikins are having their tax protest parties to protest the taxes George Bush put on them over the last eight years, because President Obama has not raised taxes as yet. Can I just say it plain and simple? Idiots! I believe in a flat tax. Everyone from the guy on welfare to the Bill Gates and all those other rich folks pay the same percentage. Wouldn't need the IRS, tax attorneys, accountants or anyone else

2009 Day One Hundred Two

2009-04-13T05:20:00.001-07:00

Happy Monday. Looks like a busy week ahead for me. M has strep throat and I am hoping I will not catch it.

Yesterday we did watch one other movie, Marley and Me. What a great movie! We laughed and cried.

I actually sat down at my studio table and created a few pieces. I almost forgot how, but, before long I was immersed.

I hope everyone else has a great start to their week.

2009 Day One Hundred One

2009-04-12T10:55:00.001-07:00

Happy Hard Boiled Egg Day. It is overcast here as it usually is on Easter weekend. I forgot to post yesterday. It was a good Saturday. Did stuff around the house. I did make it out to Petco and bought dry dog food. I bought the brand Ellen DeGeneres puts out: Halo - chicken stew flavor. They seems to like it okay as long as you put wet food with it.

I watched the movie Definitely Maybe. A chick flick, so, you know I liked it.

M is still sick, so, we will spend today at home just kicking back. We watched the movie Bolt this morning. What a cute movie. We both enjoyed it very much. I have stuff to keep me busy today. Chores, new book, and earring making.

Hope everyone enjoys their Sunday.

2009 Day Ninety Nine

2009-04-10T19:21:00.001-07:00

It was such a beautiful day today. I went and did some bead shopping at lunch. Coming back I got to open the sunroof for the first time this season.

They let us go home an hour early. I think we all had spring fever and wanted to escape.

I love Friday nights. I kind of do what I want when I want. There is nothing on tv that interests me tonight. I did get a new book titled Lovely Bones. I've heard from several people that it is a really good book.

Hope everyone had a nice Good Friday.

2009 Day Ninety Eight

2009-04-09T18:58:00.000-07:00

I wish everyone was on Twitter. I am having a pretty good time there and the blips are just way too cool. Played my new playlist most of the afternoon.

When I got home from work I watched the movie Baby Mama. Definitely a chick flick so you know I liked it.

2009 Day Ninety Seven

2009-04-08T20:15:00.001-07:00

Went back to work today. I actually missed work. I spent the day catching up on emails and terminations. Another beautiful day today. But the weather is cooling down and changing when I got home.

I think it is the blind guy's turn to get booted off Idol. He has no range and really cannot sing. After he's gone it is going to get brutal.

Nothing much else going on today or this evening. Have a great Thursday everybody. It is hard to believe it almost Friday.

2009 Day Ninety Six

2009-04-07T14:12:00.000-07:00

I'm home sick for the second day. The weather is beautiful and just wish I felt better so I could go out and enjoy it.

2009 Day Ninety Five

2009-04-06T19:58:00.000-07:00

I was able to sleep until 3:30 this morning then woke up coughing. I hope this does not turn into bronchitis. Went to work, but, my boss sent me home.

All I did was go to the Oriental Market for Po Chai pills and to Walgreens for more Nyquil. The rest of the day was spent on the couch watching tv. I may stay home tomorrow also and try and kick this.

My desktop's mother board went out. Good thing for the laptop. It would be tragic if I had no computer at all.

Early night for us. It did get over 60 degrees today. Too bad I spent it inside.

Have a nice evening.

2009 Day Ninety Four

2009-04-05T11:44:00.001-07:00

OMGoodness it is springtime outside. Birds chirping and flying all over the backyard, sun is shining, trees are budding. Amazing. Just a few days ago it was snowing. I got out and ran my car through the car wash yesterday. I was afraid that would turn the weather to rain again.

2009 Day Ninety Three

2009-04-04T12:12:00.001-07:00

2009 Day Ninety Two

2009-04-03T17:16:00.000-07:00

I haven't felt like posting the last few days out of respect for Steve. But here I am.

I got off work early today because I went in early and helped on a project with Deb. It snowed and then turned to rain today. Now it has calmed down and even some sun in peeking through.

My sugar levels are finally going down. Still not feeling like myself, but I'm sure I will rebound sooner or later.

I am cleaning the kitchen this afternoon since it has become a disaster since this all began. I am going to make fresh pico de gallo to go with the breakfast burritos for dinner tonight.

My weekend will consist of staying around the house and getting caught up. I need to go and order and pay for the new kitchen floor tomorrow. I have tons of shows recorded on the dvr.

I hope everyone enjoys their few days off. Did you hear the Sham WOW guy got busted at a prostitution house? We had a good laugh at that.

2009 Day Ninety Happy April Fool's Day

2009-04-01T06:17:00.000-07:00

Winter has its claws in use and does not want to let go. I feel this way every beginning of spring. We love when it finally gets here but it is so fleeting when it does finally arrive.

2009 Day Eighty Nine Happy Birthday DK

2009-03-31T03:03:00.000-07:00

It is my son's 36th birthday. I talked to him and he seems happy back in California being with his friends.

The doctor's nurse called and put me on a second medicine. I hope it does the trick.

If you know my friend, Steve, please go by and share some love. He is going through a difficult time. Sometimes we all could use a big hug.

2009 Day Eighty Eight

2009-03-30T05:22:00.001-07:00

We took DK to Chilis for his birthday/goodbye dinner last night. Probably not the best choice for me the night before my blood work. We left him off at the train station late last night. Our station is open from 10:00pm to 6:00am. I guess Amtrack only runs through Spokane late at night. So by now he is choo chooing his way south. I only wish him happiness and a good life. I will miss him.

I had a fitful night last night with little or no sleep. I guess I'm worried about the blood test at the doctor's today and worried about DK traveling.

It will be a busy day at work so that will keep my mind occupied.

Hope everyone has a full and productive Monday.

2009 Day Eighty Seven

2009-03-29T10:30:00.000-07:00

I missed posting yesterday. I just did not have the energy. Just cannot get my blood sugar right.

It was nice yesterday morning, maybe a little on the cool side, then turned to rain throughout the afternoon and night. Overnight it turned to snow. Again snow?

DK is leaving to move back to California tonight. He is taking the train back to Chico. Yesterday we went to the UPS store and got his computer professionally packed. I hate to see him go, but, I know this is not his home. Tonight we are taking him out to dinner.

2009 Day Eighty Five

2009-03-27T18:21:00.000-07:00

I thought I was on track and getting this disease under control. I woke up late and did not have time or energy to get on the treadmill. So the levels were higher than I expected. So depressing. So tomorrow I start all over again.

Today Linda, my boss took our team to Olive Garden for lunch. It was fun. We all ordered the very same thing the lunch special of all you can eat soup, for us the chicken gnocchi soup, salad and breadsticks. I did not have any of the bread but the soup was so good and the salad was perfection. We were all food stunned when we got back to the office and I must admit it was not our most productive afternoon.

I bought a ticket for the Diabetes Trade Show and Luncheon for tomorrow, but I really don't want to go. Main reason I don't want to go by myself. I probably would learn alot and Deb says they give out lots of freebies. I may still go...just sitting on the fence.

Hope everyone has a nice Friday night. Starting to get windy and cold here.

2009 Day Eighty Four

2009-03-26T06:02:00.001-07:00

2009 Day Eighty Three

2009-03-25T05:52:00.001-07:00

I found the flooring I want for the kitchen. Only $90.00. I'm going back on Saturday and order it.

After work I went with Joyce and met her sister in law Irene. She seemed really nice. She also has this dreaded disease, so it was nice to talk to someone who faces the same challenges. She loaned me a book. She works on Saturday, so she cannot go with me to Diabetes Day at the college. We were talking about going to the Gem and Mineral Show at the Fairgrounds that is coming up.

When I came home I did not feel like cooking, so, we went to King Yen's and brought home chinese food. Not a good option for me. We will see what it does to my levels.

Hope everyone is enjoying their week. Thank you for the comments, I do appreciate them.

2009 Day Eighty Two

2009-03-24T21:13:00.001-07:00

Another day - another dollar. I am back on track. Levels are coming down and I'm feeling like my old self. I have a ways to go, but, I will get there again.

DK told me tonight that he is leaving to go back to California next Monday. Tonight is his last day at work. I will miss him, but, I know this is not the right place for him. His real home is in California.

2009 Day Eighty One

2009-03-23T05:45:00.000-07:00

Somedays there just isn't much to say. Work, stayed away from sugar and spent the evening with Michael. There's my day.

2009 Day Eighty

2009-03-22T08:30:00.001-07:00

It's a cloudy and gray day in Spokane today. I'll be busy cleaning the kitchen and other rooms. Everything needs a good scubbing. I have finally decided what I want to do with the kitchen. We bought black appliances since buying the house. I want to paint the kitchen a very lightest pink with a white ceiling. For the floor I am looking for linoleum that looks like old pink brick. I have a wall behind the sink that I want the look of old paint where it looks like brick is coming through. I'm still deciding on the material for the curtain for our back door which is almost all window and what to do with the cabinets. So it is kind of coming together.

I am making pot roast for dinner. Seems like good warm comfort food for a gloomy day. I also need to go and buy a copy of Turbo Tax so we can do our taxes.

Food Journal: Oatmeal with 2 splenda packets and glass of milk.

2009 Day Seventy Nine

2009-03-21T08:16:00.001-07:00

Back to the treadmill this morning. It's a gloomy gray day outside, but, all of what I've been doing has dropped my sugar level to 147. Still high, but, so much better than it was.

Food journal: 1 hard boiled egg and glass of milk. Lunch: slice of sandwich ham, few mushrooms, few grape tomatoes, 4 pcs of fake crab 4 saltine crackers and a glass of milk. Dinner: Baked chicken breast, brussel sprouts and cucumber, mushroom and tomatoe salad. cup of sugar free jello.

Let's hope they don't have a Jello recall. I would be sunk!

2009 Day Seventy Eight First Day of Spring

2009-03-20T06:33:00.001-07:00

I missed walking on the treadmill this morning. Maybe tonight.

Food Journal: 1 Cup pink grapefruit, 3/4 cup smoked almonds Lunch: 2 hardboiled eggs, 1 cup sugar free jello. Dinner: 2 radishes, saltine crackers with margerine, 1 pc of sandwich ham, handful of fake crab, glass of milk.

I finally finished my Christmas shopping yesterday. Yes, Christmas. Tomorrow I will get the package mailed out. I went to Boo Radley's at lunch. The weather is starting to feel like Spring. Of course that can change each hour.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend.

2009 Day Seventy Seven

2009-03-19T17:34:00.000-07:00

Walked on my treadmill first thing this morning.

Food journal: 3/4 cup oatmeal w/2 splenda packets. Lunch: Salmon sandwich and side salad, ice tea Dinner: salad with fake crab and glass of milk

We had our monthly staff outing at O'Doherty's. Was just 4 of us this time, myself, Maureen, Joyce and Michelle. It was alot of fun. The owner Tim came up and had us play a dice game for a free lunch. I won!

It was slow at work today. Deb was out sick and Linda still on vacation. It was a nice kick back kind of day.

2009 Day Seventy Six

2009-03-18T06:07:00.001-07:00

Yesterday I went to the doctor and the news was not good. It's back to the strict regiment life. I know I must do this or face the consequences down the road. So here I am day 2.

Food journal: Breakfast: 1 cup ruby red grapefruit. Snack: 3/4 cup almonds. Lunch: Leftover Thai noodle salad (1 cup) Snack: Sugar Free jello. Dinner: corned beef hash and 2 eggs and toast glass of milk.

I did 30 minutes on the treadmill....200 points down....105 to go....

They sent the wrong person home on Idol.

2009 Day Seventy Five Happy St Patrick's Day

2009-03-17T07:48:00.001-07:00

I am sending out wishes to everyone for a nice St Pat's Day. Happy Birthday to my brother, Steve.

I am feeling a little better than I did yesterday. I had a stomach ache most of the day, but today it seems to be much better.

This is my last day off of my 4 day weekend. The only 2 things planned is going to the credit union and the doctor appointment with the new doctor.

I am going to start a little food journal to see exactly how much I eat in a week.
This morning: 3/4 bottle of water, cup of red grapefruit, 6 smoked almonds. Lunch: KFC chicken fried steak meal, 1/2 glass diet pepsi. Snack: Sugar free strawberry jello and handful of almonds, bottle of water. Dinner: Bowl of chicken noodle soup, 2 small pieces of toasted bread, glass of milk. Late snack: cup of sugar free strawberry jello.

Walked on the treadmill. I'm tired now. Maureen called from work. Lunch with the girls will be on Thursday.

M and I made an appointment at Positive Changes for April 6 at 6pm.

2009 Day Seventy Four

2009-03-16T07:36:00.001-07:00

Here is an exciting way to spend your vacation day: Hardware store for replacement bathroom bulb, post office, wash the car, drive 35 miles north to see how much snow is still on the ground, lunch at The Onion (I had the spicy Thai Noodle Salad) and last but not least, a stop at the clinic to sign a release to move my records to my new doctor.

2009 Day Seventy Three

2009-03-15T11:29:00.001-07:00

I awoke to windy, rainy and a gray day. Slept in with only getting up twice last night. I spent the morning watching recorded tv shows on my DVR. DK came home and watched Burn Notice and Repo Operation with me. Our old neighbor and friend, Gordon, came by for a visit. M is now over at his mom's replacing the hard drive in her laptop.

I am making corned beef and cabbage with potatoes, onions and carrots. I'm thinking a blackberry buckle for dessert. More clean sweeping going on. As much as my arm will allow.

Yesterday, I went by the post box place and 3 out of 6 envelope packages were returned. They looked soaked and all but ruined. With all the water damage they could not read the mailing address. I called the other 3 and they have not received their packages. Hopefully they will be returned also or figured out and delivered. So, I'm re-packaging and sending back out the ones that were returned. Sorry for the delay. The other 3, I will re-make and re-send also. Because who knows if they could read the return label. I feel so bad.

2009 Day Seventy Two

2009-03-14T10:15:00.000-07:00

Happy Saturday. I got up and paid some bills, had toast and read for awhile. M is now off to work. And the day is all mine. Lots of housework to do and laundry too. DK is going to Costco with me this morning because I still have little use of my right arm. He can help with the heavy lifting.

I have 1/2 of my DVR filled with recorded shows to watch and lots of movies saved on the harddrive to watch. So my day will be full and busy. I want to visit all my favorite blogs and FB friends just to say hi also.

Plus I brought home from work a spreadsheet that I just could not get balanced. I am definitely Excell challenged. But it is for one of our largest groups, so, I must succeed.

The next 4 days I am playing Clean Sweep here at the Spotted Moose. I am ridding myself of clutter. You can see, I've been reading Peter Walsh's book. Paperwork has taken over my office desk, clothes have massed in my family room and shoes are everywhere! Control...I need to get control over everything here.

It was a long week at work this past week. I did get everything caught up before I left. Joyce was gone all week at Sirti to train for her insurance license, which makes the phones busier. Plus we all missed her. My boss, Linda, enjoyed her birthday surprises from everyone. She is taking all next week off to go skiing and adventuring. Lucky woman. I am lucky also to enjoy 4 glorious days off. M is taking Sunday through Tuesday off so we can spend some time together.

*** Back from Costco and it is freezing outside. If it tries to rain it will be snow! Ugh!

So a little indoor fun from my FB friend and Blog Pal, Linda. it's time to play family feud.

LET'S PLAY FAMILY Feud!!! YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO USE MY ANSWERS!!!!!!
Copy and paste message to a new note. Erase my answers and fill in your answers. Tag 5 of your friends and don't forget to send it back to me. Remember, you can't use the same answer as the person who sent it to you. Remember, if my answers are dumb, it's because the person before me had the good ones lol!!!!!

1. Name something you use in the shower. CONDITIONER

2. Name a product for men. POMPADOR

3. Name something people hate to find on their windshields. CRACKS

4. Name something a man might buy before a date. FLOWERS

5. What is another word for blemish? ACNE

6. Something you cook in the microwave. POTATO

7. Name a piece of furniture people need help moving. EXCERSIZE EQUIPMENT

8. Name a reason a younger man might like an older woman. WISDOM

9. Name something a dog does that embarrasses its owner. POOPS IN THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR CAR

10. Name a kind of test you cannot study for. FIRST MEETING WITH A MOTHER IN LAW

11. Name something a boy scout gets a badge for. CAMPING

12. Name a phrase with the word home in it. HOMEWORK

13. Name a sport where players lose teeth. FIGHTING

14. Name something a teacher can do to ruin a student's day. DETENTION

15. What is a way you can tell someone has been crying? TEAR STAINED FACE

16. Name a bird you wouldn't want to eat. GOOSE

17. Name something someone would wear with a hole in it. UNDERWEAR

18. Name something that gets smaller the more you use it. PUMICE STONE

I am tagging:

Steve
Lisa
Vikki
Dora
Jazz

2009 Day Seventy One

2009-03-13T07:16:00.000-07:00

I missed a post yesterday. Sorry, no excuse. It's Friday the 13th again. My boss' birthday. I bought her a Yoga picture book (the pictures are amazing) and made her an orange cake. It's payday and that is always good. And I have a 4 day weekend to enjoy.

2009 Day Sixty Nine

2009-03-11T05:34:00.000-07:00

It is 1 degree outside this morning. Too cold to even think about going to work. But work I must go. I have a 4 day weekend ahead of me.

It was a very productive day. My shoulder and neck didn't really start to ache until late afternoon. My boss, Linda, is a genius. Her advise to ice my shoulder really helped overnight.

I also found a new doctor today. My first appointment is March 17. Its a vacation day for me so no problem going. I need to get my diabetes back under control. I also need to fix this tendinitis before I go crazy.

I hope everyone has a great Thursday.

2009 Day Sixty Eight

2009-03-10T05:54:00.000-07:00

I didn't feel well most of the day. I guess it is time to find a doctor for my shoulder. I did buy an ice pack. I kept busy most of the day.

I got a bonus check today! It was so nice and so unexpected. This company just gets better and better!! I am so lucky!

Tomorrow is another day in which to excell.