What Did You Do Today?

[gja1000]

I've always wanted to go to Africa and Australia too Lindsey. I agree going to Australia is very expensive. My next big trip will be to Europe. I want to go to Switzerland and Germany with a side trip to France.

[judy]

OMG Linds! That is fantastic! A safari is one of my dreams! Imagine...you'll be seeing giraffes, lions, elephants, in their own environment! Wait....I have to express my excitememnt for you....

HURRAY!!!

I bet the pix will be amazing!!! Keep us posted about the details!

[gja1000]

Hello Everyone,
I had a busy weekend. It seemed I was running around chasing my tail all weekend. Plus I was tired. My exercise class M/W/F requires that I get up at 5:30 on those days, which is out of my routine. Plus, the exercise class is pretty intense. I try to reduce my intensity, but it still seems I feel like a wet noodle afterwards. I know it will get better, but pushing through these first few weeks is no fun.

I'm getting ready for my mom's 90th birthday party on Saturday. My sister in law couldn't come so she sent me money to get a present for mom . Thus, I spent a good amount of time on Sunday trying to find something for her. What do you get a 90 year old with not much living space!!! I ended up getting a velour lounging pants, jacket and top. She'll love it but WHEW!

I will have about 15 people in on Saturday for the party, plus house guests Friday/Saturday/Sunday nights. Thankfully, my house keeper is coming tomorrow to get the house cleaned up - one less thing I have to do. It has been really busy at work, so that is also part of my anxiety. I'll enjoy seeing everyone this weekend, but will be glad when it is over.

[judy]

Happy 90th Birthday to your Mom Gayle! That is a lot to do when you are working as well! I am sure it will go well, and she will love it!

I took Max and Annie for haircuts today. Max has lost about 3 pounds! I had to put him on a strict diet because his weight would affect his knees. He looks so cute! She shaved him down because he was one big knot. I left his coat alone while he was recuperating, and it was a mess. Annie is going on the same diet as of today. She has chubbed out a lot! Each dog has to be fed in a different place or they will eat each others food. Sophie stays in the kitchen with her healthy puppy food, Annie goes into the bathroom with her diet food, and Max goes into his crate with his diet food.

It was beautiful today, but not sunny. I miss the sun! It does get gloomy up here!

[Janet]

I've been trying to get a few loose ends done around here. This Saturday we're having a new front door and screen door put on. I like having my front door open so a screen/storm door is a must. Need to seal around some windows too before winter.

It is one dreary day today. Rain, drizzle and just dark.

[judy]

Nothing much doing here. I have to go over to town for a few things. I'm supposed to go to an exercise class with Jessie and Mackenzie later. I don't want to, but I will if they are going.

I'm still trying to fix my computer. I think I will have to use the restore disc.
This means wiping out a lot of stuff, but I will make a list of what I need and then put back the programs I want. I have been wanting to take a lot of things off of the computer anyway, so I think this is the time! I ordered 3 memory cards, and will start storing pix, documents and music on these. I don't really want them on my hard drive anymore. Too much trouble when it crashes!

I also have to send my new credit card # to those online stores where I have an account (like iTunes and Amazon).

I'm going to call Jessie now and see if she is going tonight. Have a great day!

[DianaB]

Wow!! Everyone is soooo busy!!

Janet, enjoy your new front door!! I wish that I had a screen door in the front so I could keep the door open and let fresh air in.

Judy, good luck on getting your computer fixed. Nothing is more aggravating!

Gayle, how sad it must be to sell the camper and boat. I'm sure that you have great memories associated with them which makes it really hard. Hugs!! Your exercise class sounds hard!! I'm sure that it will be worth it once you get a little more used to it. Wish I lived close enough to go with you. I need exercise so badly!!

Lindsey, your trip sounds amazing!! You are quite the traveler!!! I would love to travel but I don't know if it will ever happen. We talked about going on a cruise with Marva and her husband and their church today and are getting more information about it. That's a start anyway!! You'll have to keep us posted on all of your planning!!

A new phone, Betsi!!! And Janet too!!! I still have my old original Razor!! Glen would croak if he had to pay the extra $30 a month for the iphone package!!! We're just still living in the dark ages!!! LOL Enjoy your new phones!!

[gja1000]

Hi Everyone,
Janet, I wish I had a screen door on my front door too. Gary and I talked about getting one but we never did.

Diana, you should think about going on that cruise. I think you would like it. Cruises are fun.

Judy, I'm not going to my exercise class in the morning either! I have a meeting at the same time, but truthfully, I'm grateful to NOT be going. Yesterday I joined the community activity center in my little town. They have an indoor walking track and an exercise room with equipment. I don't like getting up so early and getting to my class at the university, having to take my work clothes with me, showering, fixing my hair and all that trouble for the class 3 times a week. It feels like a big hassle. But I think I will go to the center to exercise when I can do it on my own schedule, come home to shower and get ready for work. I can also go after work to exercise. I'm hoping that will work better because I sure am NOT liking this scheduled exercise class 3 times a week.

[DianaB]

Your activity center sounds like a better choice for you, Gayle. You'll be able to work your own schedule out......plus showering at home sounds better than at a gym.

I forgot to say......Happy Birthday to your Mom!! I hope she has a very nice birthday!!

I made some cookies yesterday afternoon. They turned out really good but I'm going to have to make a lot of dough. I made a double batch and got 3 dozen cookies!!

Jaci called and she was running in a bed race last night and invited us to go. I've never gone to the bed races!! It's where the hospital has special beds with large wheels that are raced down the street. There are four people who run and one in the bed. It was fun to watch!! Jaci's team got 15th out of 20!! Not too good but they had fun! Some of the teams were pretty tall guys with long legs.....compared to Jaci's team with shorter legs!! It's part of the Homecoming celebration. We have different activities going on all week.

Today I'm making more cookies!! Then we have the Alley tonight. Plus I'm trying to price some things for the flea market because a lot of people will be in there this weekend. Busy.....busy!! Next week things should be a little slower!!........I hope!!

[Janet]

Yesterday and the day before I cleaned out my desk. Still had a few of Mom's monthly bills and decided to go ahead and burn them. I kept the important stuff but things like her light bill, etc., I think it's okay to let go. It's been over a year now. Still can't believe it.

Cleaned out a small file cabinet and still have the large one yet to clean out. It's still dark and drizzly here so as soon as the temps go up just a bit, I'm going to shampoo the carpet in the van. I want to get it good and cleaned out before winter sets in.

Today so far I've washed all the doggie bedding. I more I could be doing, but just not in the mood right now. Maybe later.....maybe not.

[DianaB]

Yay!! I'm done with all 10 dozen cookies!!!! Now to get that stuff priced for the flea market!!!

[Janet]

I can smell those cookies here in Indiana.....I'm hungry.

[judy]

Got my computer fixed!! Found a tech, who fixed it for $35. Well worth the money! Now I am going to clean it out...or not.

Gayle, the other classes sound much better. Less pressure, and who wants to shower and dress at work swo early in the morning?

I may go down to Kingston to Home Goods today. Or, I may just take my camera and take pix., The Catskills are just beautiful!

[DianaB]

Judy, I'm glad that you got your computer fixed at a good price!! I hope that it's working good for you now. I should take mine in too because it's running slow.

The cookies turned out soooo good! I made some extra for ourselves but ended up giving them away to who ever showed up at the house! Neither Glen nor I needed them but I was sure wishing that I had a couple yesterday!!

Yesterday Jaci and I went to a neighboring town and watched Kiley run cross country. It was one of her closer races so we decided to go. She got 14th out of probably 40 to 50 other runners. Pretty good!!! She was in first place for Fredonia.

After Jaci and I left we went and got a hamburger and ate it then we went to the Homecoming Queen Pageant. Jaci had a friend that was running that she wanted to see. The girls were really good talent wise this year. Her friend did a dance routine to a song in the 70's, 80's, 90's, and 00's!! It was very good and she had the audience clapping along with her. It ended up that she won!! We were so excited for her!

Today I finally got things ready to go into the flea market so after Karlie gets here after school and I get Dean up I'll be taking things in. Dae Lynn's cleaning at the church so I'll have the kids a little longer today.

Tomorrow is Homecoming but it's pretty chilly outside. We're suppose to get in the lower 30's tonight and Glen's worried about the beans. That's pretty cold for them when they're still developing. I turned the heater on today.....it's just chilly. I'm not ready for it to be that cold!!

Well.....our weekends have filled up with hayrack rides and hot dog roasts all this month and part of next. Well.....except for next weekend the men have a camp-out. Busy....busy....busy!!!

Dean and I went to take some clothes for the baby over to Tammy yesterday. Feyn's been building on a new room for the baby and it is turning out soooo cute!! He's almost got the inside finished. I sure wish that Glen would do things like that!! Anyway.....Feyn had some puppies that were following Dean around. After we got in the Tahoe Dean says "I got a puppy!" It was a pretend puppy!! He named it Tahoe!! So he and I have been pretending that he has a puppy named Tahoe. It's just so cute!! It's worked out really good because he gets along with Jazzi and Reuger and doesn't pee or poop on the carpet.......anyway I haven't found any yet!!! LOL

[Janet]

Judy you got a great price on the repair....good for you. Hard to find quality work at a decent price.

Yesterday Rick and a childhood friend who lives around the corner installed the new front door and screen door. It looks so nice. It really 'looks' better without the screen door, but if we don't have one, when we answer the door it opens the house to whoever and I don't like that especially if I'm here alone. It still looks good.

Picked up our phones and Ricky and I love love love ours. Rick...it's taking him awhile, so he may go back to a button instead of the iPhone 4S. He has trouble with his computer still, so it may be best he has something a bit easier.

We went to a fish fry just a couple miles from us. We've gone before and it's sooooo good. All you can eat fish, fries, slaw and drink. I love fish so came home stuffed.