Not directly into that area but I sure could feel it. This is the first time that one of these epidurals hurt me. I've had several over the course of 10 years. They do help. As I get older and the pain more severe, they are not as effective. This one was more for my foot than my back. I have been having pain in the bottom of my right foot. After my shot on October 9, the pain is mostly gone but the numbness is still with me. Maybe this one will help the numbness. Medicare will only pay every 12 months for the vicets (sp) in my discs so the left side of my back will have to wait until next year. Not sure what to do about golf. My better judgement tells me to give it up. It's one of those age things again. I want to be young and healthy but have to be satisfied with old and wise.
Walked out into the backyard this morning to enjoy the cool weather and found mushy gravel over about a third of the area. Called the landscaper and came home to 2 holes dug in the backyard and 1 in the front. Ken is a great guy but as forgetful and a confronted unfaithful husband. If he doesn't come back tonight as he promised (it's 5:00 now) I will be on the phone in the morning. Lots of us who have been in these homes since they were constructed in 2005 are having trouble with drip system leaks. May have to have the all the lines replaced.
Well, it is the 2nd of November and I didn't call Ken this morning. I will give him the benefit of the doubt since the holes he dug are not really dried out enough for him to work on. If he hasn't contacted me by Monday, maybe it is time to look for another landscaper.
Been doing some cleaning today also and may have to hire a cleaning service to give the house a totally good cleaning. There is just too much. Windows, shades, mopboards and cupboards all need deep cleaning. I could do a little at a time but that is frustrating because it seems it is never done. By the time I finish it is time to start over. Alice has a woman living with her now that does housecleaning and needs the money.
This has been a crazy day but I've also accomplished a lot. Now my dilema at 3:00pm is, do I put on makeup to go to the store. I only want a few things so won't be spending a whole lot of time there. Rarely do I see someone I know and that shouldn't be a factor anyway. Okay, I talked myself right out of putting on makeup.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Bringing Life up to date
Nearly the end of another year. Because I am neglectful in keeping this blog, it is hard to remember the events that have occurred to bring it up to date. Today a friend, using Logitech, talked with me about computers and I mentioned that I have written a blog. She was interested and asked how to access it. I told her and now I'm embarrassed because I haven't written for so long.
So many good things happened this year it seems a shame to not record those that I can remember. (Did you catch that, the remembering part) Age seems to have a way of clearing the mind whether I want it cleared or not.
My 70th birthday celebration was definitely a highlight. Kristi Newman planned and provided their home. She only asked me to make up the invite list. Kristi is my ray of sunshine here in Arizona, not that we need more sunshine, but when my skies are gray, she makes me happy. There were pictures of me on the door, streamers and chalk messages from the kids all over the driveway. My brother Jerry, his wife, Bobby and my deceased brother's wife Lisha were here visiting from Montana which made the party that much more special. Alice, Deanna, Deric, Kelly and Kathy from SunLakes, Karen, Aubrey, Miles and Debbie from Auwatukee, Perry and Barbara, Aline and Clint and Kelly from Maricopa plus the Newman clan. Wishing my children could have been there but work schedules and plane tickets prevented that but the gift of a super first class bicycle somewhat made up for it.
My daughter, Michelle called the dealer and made all the financial arrangements. She is such a super kid; told me to just pick out whatever I wanted including assessories and she and her brothers would take care of it.
I ride my bike a lot and have only fallen off twice. The first time on my head but the second was just a little bump. Have Kristi to thank for helping me pick out the bike and transporting it home.
Okay!! I can't seem to navigate this blog as well as I use to. It has taken me 10 minutes to find the right button allowing me to edit or add to this.
Had an interesting thought this morning as I read in the newspaper. Gas prices are dropping. Article also commented that prices will continue to drop during the winter months. Alright, back to my interesting thought. Living on the farm about 54 years ago had very distinct advantages for a sneaky teenager. We had a 100 gallon gas tank that dad kept for refueling farm equipment and cars. If my friends and I were a bit short of money, we'd steal gas from the tank. We thought we were pretty clever but thinking back, dad probably knew exactly when thieves were pilfering from him.
Wouldn't it be great if we all had one of those tanks so when gas prices drop we fill it up and avoid the rise in price later on. As I scan what I just wrote, I can see lots of holes in the plan but it brought back some fun memories.
Golfed 9 holes today with a lady's group. Paid for 18 but my back couldn't take it after 9. The Duke doesn't have 9 hole rates so had to forfiet my green fees. Doesn't seem fair but, as I've been told many times before, life isn't fair. It was a beautiful morning and I played better than I did a couple weeks ago. More injections on Thursday so maybe I'll be back on the course playing 18 and recording a good score.
So many good things happened this year it seems a shame to not record those that I can remember. (Did you catch that, the remembering part) Age seems to have a way of clearing the mind whether I want it cleared or not.
My 70th birthday celebration was definitely a highlight. Kristi Newman planned and provided their home. She only asked me to make up the invite list. Kristi is my ray of sunshine here in Arizona, not that we need more sunshine, but when my skies are gray, she makes me happy. There were pictures of me on the door, streamers and chalk messages from the kids all over the driveway. My brother Jerry, his wife, Bobby and my deceased brother's wife Lisha were here visiting from Montana which made the party that much more special. Alice, Deanna, Deric, Kelly and Kathy from SunLakes, Karen, Aubrey, Miles and Debbie from Auwatukee, Perry and Barbara, Aline and Clint and Kelly from Maricopa plus the Newman clan. Wishing my children could have been there but work schedules and plane tickets prevented that but the gift of a super first class bicycle somewhat made up for it.
My daughter, Michelle called the dealer and made all the financial arrangements. She is such a super kid; told me to just pick out whatever I wanted including assessories and she and her brothers would take care of it.
I ride my bike a lot and have only fallen off twice. The first time on my head but the second was just a little bump. Have Kristi to thank for helping me pick out the bike and transporting it home.
Okay!! I can't seem to navigate this blog as well as I use to. It has taken me 10 minutes to find the right button allowing me to edit or add to this.
Had an interesting thought this morning as I read in the newspaper. Gas prices are dropping. Article also commented that prices will continue to drop during the winter months. Alright, back to my interesting thought. Living on the farm about 54 years ago had very distinct advantages for a sneaky teenager. We had a 100 gallon gas tank that dad kept for refueling farm equipment and cars. If my friends and I were a bit short of money, we'd steal gas from the tank. We thought we were pretty clever but thinking back, dad probably knew exactly when thieves were pilfering from him.
Wouldn't it be great if we all had one of those tanks so when gas prices drop we fill it up and avoid the rise in price later on. As I scan what I just wrote, I can see lots of holes in the plan but it brought back some fun memories.
Golfed 9 holes today with a lady's group. Paid for 18 but my back couldn't take it after 9. The Duke doesn't have 9 hole rates so had to forfiet my green fees. Doesn't seem fair but, as I've been told many times before, life isn't fair. It was a beautiful morning and I played better than I did a couple weeks ago. More injections on Thursday so maybe I'll be back on the course playing 18 and recording a good score.
Friday, May 11, 2012
My Story
Once upon a time because all good stories start with "Once Upon A Time". On a warm summer evening on a road bound for no...oops, think that story has already been told. How about, on a warm Autumn afternoon on a Montana gravel road, a bike coming from school held a frightened little girl. Dressed in a pink and white shirt collar dress and light brown hair in pigtails, she stopped at the 1950's version of a mailbox and frantically looked for the red truck with the beet box. If the truck was not in the yard, she could be pretty sure that dad was in town and would come home drunk. It is difficult to separate what the Koch place looked like when I was 7 versus how I remember it as a teenager.
Out front along the road were plantings of Russian Olive trees. There was a leantoo chicken house and a red A-frame pighouse. The barn was pretty shabby and the corral sat in a kind of swamp. Everytime it rained there would be nothing but mud for the cows to clump around in. I always felt sorry for them because they were so muddy and looked so cold in winter. When it was milking time they would climb up out of the mud to the barn. I was always happy when it was summer and dry.
Getting back to dad, I really really hated him. He would come home drunk and complain about what mom had done or not done. Mom's parents, particularly her mother, was a constant subject he thrived on because it was the one thing that would make mom cry eventually. When she began to cry, he would stop, stomp out the door coughing, and get lost in the wheat field. Mom would always go to look for him. If I had had a gun, I would have shot him.
This might give all you kids some direction in parenting. Love and kindness, compassion and empathy produces joy and harmony and kids who love and appreciate both parents. What I grew up with produced a very complicated and confused child, girl, woman.
And now for the rest of the story.
Many years have past, dad died in 1982 on March 11 mom's birthday. Before he died, I had started a relationship with God/Jesus and, through prayer, God provided an opportunity for me to sit down with dad. I told him how I had always felt about him but, now that I am older, told him I understood much better why. We didn't go into those things because I'm not a councilor and didn't really know how to address it. I did tell him I forgave and hoped that he forgave me and my bad behavior while growing up. He didn't say anything and I probably walked away too soon thus not giving him a chance. Mom told me that he accepted jesus on his deathbed. I'm looking forward to being with him again where only love will abound.
Out front along the road were plantings of Russian Olive trees. There was a leantoo chicken house and a red A-frame pighouse. The barn was pretty shabby and the corral sat in a kind of swamp. Everytime it rained there would be nothing but mud for the cows to clump around in. I always felt sorry for them because they were so muddy and looked so cold in winter. When it was milking time they would climb up out of the mud to the barn. I was always happy when it was summer and dry.
Getting back to dad, I really really hated him. He would come home drunk and complain about what mom had done or not done. Mom's parents, particularly her mother, was a constant subject he thrived on because it was the one thing that would make mom cry eventually. When she began to cry, he would stop, stomp out the door coughing, and get lost in the wheat field. Mom would always go to look for him. If I had had a gun, I would have shot him.
This might give all you kids some direction in parenting. Love and kindness, compassion and empathy produces joy and harmony and kids who love and appreciate both parents. What I grew up with produced a very complicated and confused child, girl, woman.
And now for the rest of the story.
Many years have past, dad died in 1982 on March 11 mom's birthday. Before he died, I had started a relationship with God/Jesus and, through prayer, God provided an opportunity for me to sit down with dad. I told him how I had always felt about him but, now that I am older, told him I understood much better why. We didn't go into those things because I'm not a councilor and didn't really know how to address it. I did tell him I forgave and hoped that he forgave me and my bad behavior while growing up. He didn't say anything and I probably walked away too soon thus not giving him a chance. Mom told me that he accepted jesus on his deathbed. I'm looking forward to being with him again where only love will abound.
Just another rainy day
Actually it has not been all that rainy since I arrived. In fact, Sunday was a very beautiful sunshine day. I got here via Southwest on the 16th. Michelle, Rob, Alexis and Keegan drove from Richland on the 18th. It was a good weekend. Always nice to spend time with my family. Isn't is interesting how life changes over the years. I'm definitely not in charge. So difficult for a person like me who likes control. That characteristic of mine is not my most charming feature and has probably costs me more emotional distress than any. Why am I talking about this? Don't I have better things to say to occupy this space? This is making me anxious, think I will escape again into another book of fiction.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Sweet 16
Ashley Nicole will be 16 tomorrow. With Smart phone, Ipad, Ipods and whatever other numerous technology is available to her, what else does she need that she doesn't have. In the way of material items, there probably isn't anything that is NEEDED; wanted perhaps but not needed. Emotionally I pray that she knows how much she is loved by God. Brian and Angel and Taylor (even though he may not display it) love her more than life itself. Brian jumping in front of a car, pushing Ashley to safety, would be a natural instinct for him.
Ashley, as you grow older, experience after experience is going to follow you. There is a heavenly Father who is not always going to push you out of the way of an oncoming car (figure of speech here) Our trials and tribulations help us on our path to salvation. Always turn to God in those times when you feel lost and alone and trust Him. He knows those tough times and is anxious to help. There will also be times of joy and happiness shared with the people who love you. In those times give thanks to your heavenly Father for the blessing.
Ashley, I love you more than words can ever say. I am blessed that God saw fit to make me your gramoo. I am so proud of you.
Ashley, as you grow older, experience after experience is going to follow you. There is a heavenly Father who is not always going to push you out of the way of an oncoming car (figure of speech here) Our trials and tribulations help us on our path to salvation. Always turn to God in those times when you feel lost and alone and trust Him. He knows those tough times and is anxious to help. There will also be times of joy and happiness shared with the people who love you. In those times give thanks to your heavenly Father for the blessing.
Ashley, I love you more than words can ever say. I am blessed that God saw fit to make me your gramoo. I am so proud of you.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
In The Mood
Could be the title of a song, well, actually it is but has very little barring on why I am now choosing to add a post to my blog. Lately I find I have "writer's block". Nothing seems interesting enough and, in my opinion, would bore my 1/2 dozen followers. Because I haven't really done much to encourage readership, readership has probably dropped to just me. Okay, let's get started writing something interesting. My son, Brian the writer, has his 5th book available for sale and I'm thinking of going to the schools to see if they would be interested in using all 5 of his books to encourage children to read. If I do still have readership on this blog, you can access Brian's web page at www.lunchboxstories.com He is an excellent writer and I would like to think he inherited some of that talent from his mother. All of my children have creative writing skills. Michelle writes beautiful poetry and Jason can write also but, to my knowledge, has not since grade school. I have one of his stories about a firetruck somewhere in my archives. Hopefully I can find it in all my paraphernalia.
In another 20 years, God willing, I will be reaching the end of this life. Before that time it would be so satisfying to see a book of writings prepared by my children and grandchildren. It is my desire to somehow pull the writings from this blog into a word document describing memories from the 1940's into 2031. The youngest grandchild will be 29 and the oldest 34. What exciting stories we would have.
In another 20 years, God willing, I will be reaching the end of this life. Before that time it would be so satisfying to see a book of writings prepared by my children and grandchildren. It is my desire to somehow pull the writings from this blog into a word document describing memories from the 1940's into 2031. The youngest grandchild will be 29 and the oldest 34. What exciting stories we would have.
Friday, February 18, 2011
9 weeks..give or take a day
June 23, 2010
So far the title is not very stimulating and will probably not tempt readers to pursue the content; however, maybe with a little thought, this could be one of my best stories.
Clint Cullard picked me up at the house at 5:30 and had me to the airport by 6:05. That is quite an accomplishment for ordinary drivers but for Clint, who I think was a pilot before he received his driver's license, mastered it efficiently and didn't even scare me. He carried my luggage curbside, gave me a hug, wished me well and barreled out into the morning traffic to accomplish his day. With plenty of time to spare, I grabbed a latte and an egg biscuit for breakfast before taking the walk of suspected terrorist, guilty until proven innocent, to the check-in.
Angel and Ashley picked me up at the Portland airport at 12:30pm. Claim Jumpers was our lunch destination which pretty much threw me. Claim Jumper has a lot of really good food, most of which is not on Angel's diet. Being a little uneasy about offending my sweet daughter-in-law, I just didn't know what to eat. She has cautioned me on the evils of certain foods. Probably the more I try to not offend, I do. It was sweet that they took me there and treated me. Following lunch we were off to Newburg to pick up Taylor from basketball camp. He is such a great boy and watching him play basketball is the best. He is a natural just like his dad.
June 24, 2010
So not a part of my daily routine! Up at 6:15am to be ready to watch T play b-ball. Wouldn't miss it for the world and, by the time we arrived at the gym, I'm wide awake..well, mostly. Angel and I talked about a diet plan for losing belly fat. She printed me examples. Staying on a regiment is so difficult for me and traveling will provide a good excuse for not. Angel has been so instrumental in changing my eating habits that definitely has helped me maintain weight and reduce some of my joint and back pain.
June 25, 2010
Currently on the Martin get-up schedule. It's 7:00am and we are off to the church where Angel and Ashley are involved in"Kid's Fest". They are coaching the little girls in cheerleading. The program was very good and my girls did a wonderful job with the little ones. Angel and I ran errands in the afternoon. Both kids are at sleepovers so Angel, Brian and I watched "Lovely Bones" and now I'm reading "Trial".
June 26, 2010
Another beautiful day in the Rose City! I walked 2 miles this afternoon while Angel and Brian put together new deck furniture. Later in the day, Ashley, Sharon and I went for pedicures. Now that Ashley is a teenager, it is again time for gramoo to take second chair. Not complaining, that is the way it is but first it's my own children and then the grandbabies. Now is the time to set back, reflect and try to concentrate on all that I did right. Sure do miss holding them on my lap though and seeing all that "I depend on you" look.
We all played charades after dinner around the firepit. Lots of laughs and some excitement when the firepit got a little over heated on the wooden deck.
June 27, 2010
Reading is a vice here in Portland. Brian likes the same mysteries that I like and he has a library of mystery writers. Now if I could only remember which books I have read without reading 3 chapters first. Someone told me that comes with old age. Is it really that bad to read the same book more than once? As I read the boys are doing yard work. Well, Brian is working, Taylor is mostly complaining which is probably more work than just doing what his dad has asked. By some miracle Brian never questioned his chores, he just did them. Brian was definitely my helper. He took on more responsibility than he deserved but maybe that is why is such an exceptional husband and father.
Angel is preparing a hot dish for a cheerleading potluck at 2:00. It is very warm in Portland today so tossing water balloons was probably the most fun. Went to church at 5:00, came home and watched a bit of TV and then went to bed to read.
June 28, 2010
Finally sleeping in this morning. Have been waking up around 6 to fit in all the activity that occurs around here. Ashley left for cheer camp today.
June 29, 2010
A little slow down in activity today. Taylor hurt himself by tripping over a chair while playing outside. He pulled a muscle or tendon near his rib cage. He's pretty sore but always has stamina to eat at Sweet Tomatoes. We all like that place and we can all find the kind of food that makes us all happy. Brian and I arrived together and checked out 24 Fitness while we were waiting for Angel and T. We both noticed simultaneously that there were a dozen handicap spaces in front of the entrance. Needless to say we had a chuckle over that. Guess we just didn't think about therapy since we are in such great shape, well, at least Brian is.
June 30, 2010
Taylor and I went to the guitar store this morning and he bought an acoustic guitar with a little help from gramoo. He has an electric and is doing really well. He wants me to get one too. Maybe when I get home I'll look into it. Angel is picking up Ashley and Sharon from Cheer Camp. Taylor and I are driving Brian's truck to guitar lessons. Taylor's instructor gave me info for purchasing a guitar in Phoenix. After lesson we picked up a Jamba Juice for me and a hot chocolate for Taylor.
July 1 ,2010
Not a whole lot going on. Took T to his guitar lessons and also got info on the guitar I'm buying in Phoenix. Suggested retail price is $300.00. T's teacher seems to think that if I buy something inexpensive I won't like it and loose interest. Knowing me and my impatience I will probably loose interest if I'm not playing Garth Brooks songs and entertaining my friends in a month or two. Oh well, it's only money and, because Taylor wants his gramoo to play, I just might stick with it.
July 2, 2010
My darling grandkids and I had lunch at Red Robin and then we shopped Streets of Tanasbourne(sp) I bought a B&W blouse. Dinner was chicken Parmesan prepared by me. Taylor is spent the night at a friends for a BD party, Angel went with girlfriends to watch Eclipse. Brian, Ashley and I had a nice evening together.
July 3, 2010
Sweet potato salad is something I can make that Angel can eat. Makes me feel good to do something nice for her. She and I did some vacuum cleaner shopping at Costco before we all went to Sharon's and Carrie's for a Cul de sac potluck party. A few fireworks and good food but the weather was cold. Needless to say I was freezing. First time in a long time that I have been really cold.
July 4, 2010
Another BBQ potluck, this time at coach Jose's. More fireworks and more cold weather. Would you believe I wore tennis shoes, long pants and wrapped a sleeping bag around me to stay warm. Hey folks, it's July 4th, what's with the weather?
July 5, 2010
Back to the real world! Paying bills! Called State Farm to be sure I was covered to drive a rental. Watched the movie, "When in Rome" Kind of like reading a book, please don't ask me what it was about tomorrow. Took T to tumbling and, after dinner, packed for tomorrow.
July 6, 2010
Enterprise finally picked me up at 11:15. They always get lost finding Brian's address. It has been about two weeks since arriving in Portland and a change will probably do us all good. It was 1:30 when I finished packing the car and leaving the house. After purchasing a much needed Latte at Starbucks (no coffee since leaving AZ in 6/23) Surprising, except that I like coffee, it didn't seem to alter my perspective high or low. It is a beautiful drive through the Columbia River Gorge and like taking my time to look, admire and thank God for such an amazing creation. I arrived at Michelle's at 5:30. Alexis has won a coloring contest from Famous Daves so we ate there enjoying ribs, soup, salad and, of course, a glass of wine for Michelle and me. We visited and got to bed around 11:00. Michelle snores and Alexis can't seem to remember to sleep in her own bed so it was a bumpy night.
July 7, 2010
Michelle left for work at 9:00. Lex and I had breakfast, started the wash and put away her clothes. Now here is where gramoo begins feeling the crunch of her economic situation. Much like government, I can't seem to say no. We hit ToysRus and the mall at 11:30. We bought Zambi the elephant, kid size house cleaning stuff and books at B&N. Lip gloss and a candle at Body Works and then exhaustion and an empty bank account struck me and we went home.
That's all Folks
You won't believe this, or maybe you will, it is November 7, 2011. There is no way I will complete 2010 vacation with still over a month to go. Vacation 2011 is long gone with nothing yet recorded. Maybe when I die there will be technology so advanced that my brain can be rewound and all I have seen and witnessed will be available to whomever is interested. Oh good God, I hope not.
So far the title is not very stimulating and will probably not tempt readers to pursue the content; however, maybe with a little thought, this could be one of my best stories.
Clint Cullard picked me up at the house at 5:30 and had me to the airport by 6:05. That is quite an accomplishment for ordinary drivers but for Clint, who I think was a pilot before he received his driver's license, mastered it efficiently and didn't even scare me. He carried my luggage curbside, gave me a hug, wished me well and barreled out into the morning traffic to accomplish his day. With plenty of time to spare, I grabbed a latte and an egg biscuit for breakfast before taking the walk of suspected terrorist, guilty until proven innocent, to the check-in.
Angel and Ashley picked me up at the Portland airport at 12:30pm. Claim Jumpers was our lunch destination which pretty much threw me. Claim Jumper has a lot of really good food, most of which is not on Angel's diet. Being a little uneasy about offending my sweet daughter-in-law, I just didn't know what to eat. She has cautioned me on the evils of certain foods. Probably the more I try to not offend, I do. It was sweet that they took me there and treated me. Following lunch we were off to Newburg to pick up Taylor from basketball camp. He is such a great boy and watching him play basketball is the best. He is a natural just like his dad.
June 24, 2010
So not a part of my daily routine! Up at 6:15am to be ready to watch T play b-ball. Wouldn't miss it for the world and, by the time we arrived at the gym, I'm wide awake..well, mostly. Angel and I talked about a diet plan for losing belly fat. She printed me examples. Staying on a regiment is so difficult for me and traveling will provide a good excuse for not. Angel has been so instrumental in changing my eating habits that definitely has helped me maintain weight and reduce some of my joint and back pain.
June 25, 2010
Currently on the Martin get-up schedule. It's 7:00am and we are off to the church where Angel and Ashley are involved in"Kid's Fest". They are coaching the little girls in cheerleading. The program was very good and my girls did a wonderful job with the little ones. Angel and I ran errands in the afternoon. Both kids are at sleepovers so Angel, Brian and I watched "Lovely Bones" and now I'm reading "Trial".
June 26, 2010
Another beautiful day in the Rose City! I walked 2 miles this afternoon while Angel and Brian put together new deck furniture. Later in the day, Ashley, Sharon and I went for pedicures. Now that Ashley is a teenager, it is again time for gramoo to take second chair. Not complaining, that is the way it is but first it's my own children and then the grandbabies. Now is the time to set back, reflect and try to concentrate on all that I did right. Sure do miss holding them on my lap though and seeing all that "I depend on you" look.
We all played charades after dinner around the firepit. Lots of laughs and some excitement when the firepit got a little over heated on the wooden deck.
June 27, 2010
Reading is a vice here in Portland. Brian likes the same mysteries that I like and he has a library of mystery writers. Now if I could only remember which books I have read without reading 3 chapters first. Someone told me that comes with old age. Is it really that bad to read the same book more than once? As I read the boys are doing yard work. Well, Brian is working, Taylor is mostly complaining which is probably more work than just doing what his dad has asked. By some miracle Brian never questioned his chores, he just did them. Brian was definitely my helper. He took on more responsibility than he deserved but maybe that is why is such an exceptional husband and father.
Angel is preparing a hot dish for a cheerleading potluck at 2:00. It is very warm in Portland today so tossing water balloons was probably the most fun. Went to church at 5:00, came home and watched a bit of TV and then went to bed to read.
June 28, 2010
Finally sleeping in this morning. Have been waking up around 6 to fit in all the activity that occurs around here. Ashley left for cheer camp today.
June 29, 2010
A little slow down in activity today. Taylor hurt himself by tripping over a chair while playing outside. He pulled a muscle or tendon near his rib cage. He's pretty sore but always has stamina to eat at Sweet Tomatoes. We all like that place and we can all find the kind of food that makes us all happy. Brian and I arrived together and checked out 24 Fitness while we were waiting for Angel and T. We both noticed simultaneously that there were a dozen handicap spaces in front of the entrance. Needless to say we had a chuckle over that. Guess we just didn't think about therapy since we are in such great shape, well, at least Brian is.
June 30, 2010
Taylor and I went to the guitar store this morning and he bought an acoustic guitar with a little help from gramoo. He has an electric and is doing really well. He wants me to get one too. Maybe when I get home I'll look into it. Angel is picking up Ashley and Sharon from Cheer Camp. Taylor and I are driving Brian's truck to guitar lessons. Taylor's instructor gave me info for purchasing a guitar in Phoenix. After lesson we picked up a Jamba Juice for me and a hot chocolate for Taylor.
July 1 ,2010
Not a whole lot going on. Took T to his guitar lessons and also got info on the guitar I'm buying in Phoenix. Suggested retail price is $300.00. T's teacher seems to think that if I buy something inexpensive I won't like it and loose interest. Knowing me and my impatience I will probably loose interest if I'm not playing Garth Brooks songs and entertaining my friends in a month or two. Oh well, it's only money and, because Taylor wants his gramoo to play, I just might stick with it.
July 2, 2010
My darling grandkids and I had lunch at Red Robin and then we shopped Streets of Tanasbourne(sp) I bought a B&W blouse. Dinner was chicken Parmesan prepared by me. Taylor is spent the night at a friends for a BD party, Angel went with girlfriends to watch Eclipse. Brian, Ashley and I had a nice evening together.
July 3, 2010
Sweet potato salad is something I can make that Angel can eat. Makes me feel good to do something nice for her. She and I did some vacuum cleaner shopping at Costco before we all went to Sharon's and Carrie's for a Cul de sac potluck party. A few fireworks and good food but the weather was cold. Needless to say I was freezing. First time in a long time that I have been really cold.
July 4, 2010
Another BBQ potluck, this time at coach Jose's. More fireworks and more cold weather. Would you believe I wore tennis shoes, long pants and wrapped a sleeping bag around me to stay warm. Hey folks, it's July 4th, what's with the weather?
July 5, 2010
Back to the real world! Paying bills! Called State Farm to be sure I was covered to drive a rental. Watched the movie, "When in Rome" Kind of like reading a book, please don't ask me what it was about tomorrow. Took T to tumbling and, after dinner, packed for tomorrow.
July 6, 2010
Enterprise finally picked me up at 11:15. They always get lost finding Brian's address. It has been about two weeks since arriving in Portland and a change will probably do us all good. It was 1:30 when I finished packing the car and leaving the house. After purchasing a much needed Latte at Starbucks (no coffee since leaving AZ in 6/23) Surprising, except that I like coffee, it didn't seem to alter my perspective high or low. It is a beautiful drive through the Columbia River Gorge and like taking my time to look, admire and thank God for such an amazing creation. I arrived at Michelle's at 5:30. Alexis has won a coloring contest from Famous Daves so we ate there enjoying ribs, soup, salad and, of course, a glass of wine for Michelle and me. We visited and got to bed around 11:00. Michelle snores and Alexis can't seem to remember to sleep in her own bed so it was a bumpy night.
July 7, 2010
Michelle left for work at 9:00. Lex and I had breakfast, started the wash and put away her clothes. Now here is where gramoo begins feeling the crunch of her economic situation. Much like government, I can't seem to say no. We hit ToysRus and the mall at 11:30. We bought Zambi the elephant, kid size house cleaning stuff and books at B&N. Lip gloss and a candle at Body Works and then exhaustion and an empty bank account struck me and we went home.
That's all Folks
You won't believe this, or maybe you will, it is November 7, 2011. There is no way I will complete 2010 vacation with still over a month to go. Vacation 2011 is long gone with nothing yet recorded. Maybe when I die there will be technology so advanced that my brain can be rewound and all I have seen and witnessed will be available to whomever is interested. Oh good God, I hope not.
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