Good Morning Everyfriend!

To those of you who think I need to stop and rest...I feel a bit like the white rabbit in Alice In Wonderland...."..no time to wait, I'm late, I'm late, I'm late!"  However, this trip, I can sleep in the car all the way to the airport (2 and ah half hours) and then in the plane all the way to Texas (4 hours).  I'll just let my son and DIL do the worrying and I'll follow them.

I am in a bit of a hurry this morning.  I have to be at the Dr in Sunbury (about 15 miles) by 9 a.m.  So I have to be out of here earlier than usual. 

So I'll be off to feed the doggies and get myself ready soon.  I hope you all have a good day!

Good morning, Janie.  I know it's rather hectic right now, but soon you will be on the road and in the air and you can relax and rest.  Hope all goes well at the doctor.

Good Morning Everyone!

I see everyone is up and going.  Amy cant believe you have "nothing" to do.

Jackie, take care on traversing down those steps.  And don't forget grass can be slippery too.

Joanie, seems everyone is getting lots of hair this spring, doesn't it.  But like we usually are you need the rain.  I just hope you don't get the storms with it.

Janie, sounds like you have a full plate today.  Where in the world do you catch you plane that it takes 2 1/2 hours?  Sounds like when we used to live in Del Rio which was 150 miles to the airport.

Who wants a cup of coffee.  I'm pouring.

Hi everyone.  Last night turned out to be a very long one as I woke up about 1:30 and didn't find sleep again until after 5 and then just off and on.  Around 3:30 I picked up my phone and read my email and then the postings in the discussions I follow.  Nothing was bothering me and it guess it was just one of those nights.  We had some more heavy rain yesterday but now expect some sunny and warm days for the next several days. 

We had a four hour outing yesterday in getting the x-ray for Pat at the hospital, stopping at the CPAP supplier, going to Jo-Ann's and finally stopping at Big Daddy's Bar-B-Q for a late lunch and early dinner.  While it was good we decided we like the Bar-B-Q place we have been going to nearby better and likely will not make a return visit.  My heart was bothering me yesterday and last evening when I went to take my evening medicine I discovered I hadn't taken my morning dosage, which undoubtedly had brought on the pain I was feeling yesterday.  Today's schedule should be light.  We will go to the Church for the Wednesday night dinner and spend time with Scott this evening.  I do need to refill my medicine boxes and fix up some of my frozen fruit treat with the mixed fruit and bananas I have in the freezer.

Kelly, I can remember we had a big iron kettle that was used to render our own soap a few times.  My mother was very frugal and both my parents worked extremely hard on the farm. 

Joan, apparently the hoses can be replaced every three months but don't think they would need to be.  In fact, Pat was having the same popping sound this morning with her new hose and I now think it is the soft piece that goes against her face that may be the problem although she hasn't used that cushion to seal over her nose and mouth very long. 

Patricia, I have always wondered why people were so particular to hide their unmentionables when they hung their clothes out to dry.  After all everyone has those garments so it isn't any secret.  I agree about the fabric softeners making some kitchen towels about useless to dry the dishes.   

June, glad you discovered how to eliminate the many back ups.  I felt it had something to do with a setting in our mail program.  Your new recliner sound delightful and hope you find great comfort in it.

Good morning everyone .

Hal, I just poured my first of many cups of coffee this morning!  When we lived in Sulphur, we always drove down either to Love Field or to DFW to fly out.  It was only 25 miles or so longer than driving up to Oklahoma City and easier.  And most every flight we ever took flew to Dallas first, then went on to our destination.

This should be a calmer and easier week.  No storms forecasted, sun and blue sky, no doctor appointments or vet appointments as the dog is on the mend or as best he can be with chronic arthritis, so rest of the week belongs to me .  Think it's time to clean out the fridge and/or freezer and make a pot of soup.

Joan, hope you make it to your scan appointment before the rain hits.

Larry, when I get nights like you just had, I sleep in my recliner. My breathing is better being semi-reclined because of the COPD and my back feels better too.  I think I'll start saving my pennies for one of those adjustable beds .

Mary

Good Morning,

MaryTx,  your comment to Hal about driving to Dallas for flights reminded me of what my cousin from Amarillo once said.   "You can't get to heaven from Amarillo without going through Dallas. "
True for OKC, also - although "or Atlanta" could be added.   Many folks from this area drive to Dallas to start flights instead of paying for the short hop from OKC.   In the time it takes to get to the OKC airport, park, get into the terminal and check in and wait for boarding, they can be almost to DFW.

I highly recommend one of the adjustable beds.  Just be sure you get one that raises the foot so your knees are bent. The first one I got raised the foot straight up like it did the head.   Grandson used to lay crossways, raise both ends and call himself a "taco".   

Yesterday was almost a "white rabbit" day for me.  Hairdresser took a little longer with the perm than I'd anticipated so I had to scurry home to eat lunch and change clothes to go play Bridge.  Had to leave there at a certain time so I could get to the church in time for a Memorial Service for a dear friend.
I made it to each place without being late but I was really weary last night.

This morning, I feel as if I'm coming down with a plain old-fashioned head cold.  Fortunately, there's nowhere I really have to go - so I'll see if I can stop it in its tracks.   I really don't have time for the "take something, it will last a week; take nothing and it will last 7 days" routine.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere a lovely day.

Good morning from another rainy day in the Interior.

Callie, I hadn't heard of a "white rabbit day," so apt! Now that will join recliner radish in my new sayings trove.

Callie, about the same here.  Although they call our airport an "international" airport, cause we have flights to/from Mexico, nearly everything that leaves here either goes through Dallas or Houston.  We do have a few flights to New York and San Diego and a few other places without going through one of the "hubs".

The corporate headquarters for AT&T moved to Dallas because our flights didn't go many places but the hubs for their employees that must travel on business.

Just a quick hello and off I go again!

Kelly

Callie, I guess my yesterday was a "White Rabbit" day.  Did you notice that I said I felt like the white rabbit...I'm late, I'm late...?

Hal, you've heard the expression "You can't get there from here"?  Well "here" is where I live.  It's an hour and a half to Harrisburg airport from here and you pay about $100. more to fly from there.  It's 3 1/2 hours to Philadelphia and about 2 1/2 to Baltimore/Washington.  I usually fly from Baltimore because it's an easier drive than Philly and my daughter lives about 40 minutes from the airport and will drive me there and pick me up.  My son likes to fly from Baltimore because you can get direct flights to almost anywhere....except "here".

I've accomplished 2 items on my list and decided to reward myself with a visit with friends.  Next BIG job is baths for the fur girls.  Annie doesn't mind but Mickie hides.

I'm off to check some things on line and then after lunch...baths. 

JANE - I smiled as I rad your comments RE the Baltimore Airport.  When I was a Visiting Professor in Iran and China, I departed from Baltimore for both trips.

My wonderful neighbor loaned me a beautiful Gardening book yesterday as we visited in my side yard.  She came over to plant some new bulbs for me and several already blooming flowers and I learned so much about gardening from her.  Today I'm going to check out some more plants at a nearby shop.  We've had the horrendous rough rain and thunder the past few evenings, so the earlier afternoon is a better time to be outside.

hello my daughter is typing this for me.  guess what my four wheeler tried to buck me off and bang me up pretty good, in hospital with another brain bleed.  but not nearly as bad as two years ago.  may turn me loose late this evening or tomorrow.  gonna take a nap now.  May not post again until get home but will probably read it.  have a great day! 

Lloyd

Lloyd, sorry to hear about your accident, AGAIN! 

I hope you get better, fast.  Get you daughter to keep us informed.  Can you talk on skype?

Lloyd,  so very sorry to hear about your accident.  Hope you do get to go home today and will recover quickly.

Patricia,  I made up the "white rabbit day" because of Jane's description of her day.    Thanks to Lewis Carroll for inspiring us all.   

After a sneezing fit that rattled the windows,  I decided my symptoms are more allergy than bad cold.  I know those won't go away in 7 days, whether I do anything or not - so decided to water the pots in the front flower bed and pull a few weeds (I can bend over but I can't kneel).
However, the yard crew started through with their noisy machinery so I came in after watering the pots.

I forgot to mention that #2 son finished the back yard landscaping project yesterday.   I love the small white pebbles around the stepping stones off the patio and on a short path leading from the side yard to the back yard.   Can't wait for all the various color plants to fill out and be in full bloom. 

I was gone MUCH longer for the CT scan than expected.  The good news here is that FINALLY we are getting rain.  It's been raining (along with thunder, lightening and hail (a bit north).  This rain should help to cut down on the wild fires that were happening because of the intense dryness.

Finished fixing the straps on Sarah's dress but decided not to bathe the dogs until after supper.  It's raining...again...and I'm sure they'll get muddy.  Think I'll squeeze in a short nap before Kiran comes and then, if she is on the computer, I'll do a few things in the kitchen while she's here. After the baths, I can not only cross off the baths but I can cross off putting on their new licenses.  They are already on the clean harnesses.  And that will leave one item on today's list.  I might be able to get that done while the doggies dry off.  It's paper work for the doggie sitter.  We'll see!

Molly, I have always preferred BWI airport to Philadelphia.  It's easier to access and before Christy lived in Maryland, I'd spend the night at my sister's and it's only an hour from there.

Lloyd my prayers for a speedy recovery.  I don't think those machines like you very much!

Joan, it's not MY rain because it's still here!  But I'm glad you all got what you needed. 

Poor Gloria!

I hear the sofa calling so I think I'll go see what it wants.  BBL

Lloyd ,prayers going your way for a speedy recovery,going to have to put seats belts on your 4 wheeler for you.

Hal, I thought I would do a lot when I came home but so far I have only had a nap. Physio took more than I like to admit out of me.

Jackie,she did stretch me to the limit today....maybe tomorrow will be a better day..

Lloyd Hammond I despair, what are you doing to yourself? one day your machines are going to course you some real damage, not that they havent done that already.....and just when you was getting over your last head bleed.....You rest yourself up in hospital, you owe yourself this break.......Please Lloyd I beg of you, when you get home to your Nancy, stay away from all manner of dangerous machinery for Nancy's sake, and leave the hard work and dangerous work for the young, energetic and fit youngsters.....Please do look after yourself, there is only one Lloyd Hammond, and we want you back here, pronto, and in one piece.....And yes you can tell Nancy I am chastising you.....In the meantime I am sending you a gentle (((( HUG ))))

Janie--Good you got your list nearly completed.  It's still raining here, and that's welcomed.

Amy--Therapy sure does tire a person so it's good you could have a nap.

Lloyd--I hope you are doing better and getting plenty of rest in the hospital.

Vanilla-Jackie--You gave Lloyd good advice.

To Jane and Callie, both. I really like and will use that saying and will pass it along to those I know who will appreciate it. . So thank you both for bringing it to my attention!

Jane, Amy, I want to be just like you two someday just as soon as my comfy couch and I part company. 

Patricia,  you might want to be cautious about using and sharing the "white rabbit" term.  So many innocent things mean something else entirely these days.  I just found this in "Urban Dictionary":
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=white+rabbit  Scroll down for more usages.

Who knew?   

I agree and who knew is my sentiments exactly. 

I guess time really does march on whether we keep up or not!

Wonderful day today.
I got to hold my first and so far,  only
Great Grand Gal ... Ophelia   (aka "Fe") ..
She is  a beauty!
Sandy 

Bis, I'm sorry you had to be out in the bad weather, but I know how grateful you must be for the rain, as we would be out here.

Janie, bathing the dogs should be the only chore you do for the day, that is a big job, as I well know. We always had a dog in our lives, and I was the bather.

Lloyd, what are we going to do about you ? How could a four wheeler toss you out and injure your poor head…again !! Do you drive over boulders, or what ?? Prayers are going out for your healing my friend, but you are the one that needs to be more cautious.

Hal, I need gallons of good strong coffee today. I barely made it down in time for Bible study at 10 o'clock. Don't know why but after a good hard sleep, I am worn out. We have clouds today, and coolness, so I will go down for a warm lunch then home to a nap.

Hi Larry
I was brought up to look to 'mind the pennies', in other words be careful when buying foodstuff or anything for the home.  And try not to waste to much.

kelly

Hi Lloyd
You be careful if you can.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Kelly

Hi Amy
I had her four years of Physiotherapy and they usually stretch you to the limit.

The old saying about physiotherapy, if it does not hurt, it is not doing you any good!

kelly

Hi Sandy
Congratulations!

Kelly

Kelly,it was doing me a LOT of good today.

Hi Amy

Good to hear!

Kelly