Good Afternoon! The sun is shining and it feels warmer in spite of the wind blowing. We didn't balance at church this morning, $100 off, so had to double check all the checks until we found it. The other gal handled that check and didn't make a record envelope for me to post from. I think we must have been visiting while opening envelopes. The bank list was right this week so had an extra list of names to enter for a $11,000+ deposit which we needed. Stopped to pick up gift shop money that is still in the car and I will count later, maybe, or tomorrow. I work in the gift shop Wednesday morning so can write invoice checks then. Had a few things left to get ready for card club tonight and think I'm ready except for changing clothes.

"Gma," sounds like lovely weather for you! I'm just sure we will see snow one more time but know it won't last long. It would be interesting to find out Rhonda's history! I know you will enjoy the game although I must admit I have never heard of the Redbirds. We have several church couples who travel to Florida and Arizona to watch the spring training games. Our pastor is a HUGE Cubs fan and they are going to Las Vegas to watch them this weekend. He was so excited at church yesterday. I feel sorry for him in a way; we no longer have an associate pastor so he gets a lot of the extra work dumped on him. He is Type A, and not a good designator which doesn't help either. I'm not going to have the Chex mix tonight, there is too much that doesn't have the glaze on it. The birds will get what's left after Bob finishes picking out the good parts. The sauce was just brown sugar, butter, and light corn syrup, then 1/4 tsp. of soda after it had come to a boil. Good luck with the doctor's appointment. I hate the yearly one!

Hope you all are enjoying a marvelous Monday!

Good evening! I may not get in here tomorrow. I have a lot of stuff to get done and my friend is calling and we talk a long time. I may be cleaning and talking to her at the same time. We have had to postpone 3 weeks in a row and she wants to fill me in on all of the stuff going on with Bob's pension. It is a big mess I guess and she could use the money if they ever get it figured out.

They decided to have some kind of service for my brother at a veteran's cemetary the end of the month, but we just won't be able to go. At this last point Jack can't use his bereavement anymore and he doesn't have the extra time off. Don't know why they waited so long and then did it last minute. Once again it was my cousin that let the three of us know not his family. Ahh well.

One of the condo buildings caught fire and at least two of them were pretty much destroyed. There were probably more that were damaged as flames were shooting out of the top of two condos and there was rolling black smoke. At least the lady whose home it was didn't lose her dog. Awful awful thing for them so if you would just say a prayer for them.

Jean: Wow that could have taken awhile to find I guess. Always stressful when the money doesn't come up even. Just like the Iowa Cubs are the triple A team for the Chicago Cubs, the Memphis Redbirds are the triple A team for the St Louis Cardinals. My sister and bil keep wanting us to come to AZ during spring training as they live in Mesa. Maybe one day we will get to. Your birdies are going to love getting the Chex mix!

Everyone have a good day tomorrow.

Good Morning! It has turned colder again but so far no rain nor snow. It was really dark and gloomy earlier but it is lightening up as the sun is trying to peek through the clouds. I am home all day today, and tired! Bob talked me into new bed pillows and I've decided I don't like mine! Last night I wasn't ready to go to bed even though the clock said it was time. I feel like I tossed 'n turned all night, finally switched pillows in the middle of the night. I should have washed my extra serving dishes from cards, but put the extra food away and called it good. The dishes are washed and put away now plus two loads of laundry washed and dried this morning. Tomorrow is my morning to work in the gift shop, a perm in the afternoon, and then bell choir practice. Bob has a meeting two hours away and will have to leave by 6 in the morning, a long day for both of us!

"Gma," you are good if you can clean and talk on the phone at the same time! It's nice there will be a service for your brother and I know you will be there in thought. How scary about the condo fire! It would be interesting to find out if it was due to resident carelessness, faulty wiring, etc. I'm glad about the lady and her dog. Bob is still picking through the Chex mix and isn't sharing yet.

I should be thinking about something for lunch. I don't think leftover card club snacks will fill the bill. Hope you enjoy a terrific Tuesday!

Good Evening! It's been another cloudy, cold, and windy day in my corner of the world. We were up early so Bob could get an early start for his meeting. I sold several things in the gift shop this morning, mainly $90 purses to two nurses. One of the buyers came in and put together several arrangements, my job was to keep track of the piece prices for a total price. One was $120, one $97, and a smaller one for $65. We have sold total arrangements while others get picked apart and sold separately. This afternoon I spent three hours getting a perm. and then a half hour at bell practice. Bob offered to fix supper so we ate at a local restaurant.

"Gma," hope your doctor appointment was quick and you got to park close to the door. Sorry about the rain! It was supposed to rain here yesterday, today, tomorrow, and Friday but so far nothing. I agree with you on your friend letting the other two move in with her. Big time trouble in my book. Do you sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees? I had a physical therapist tell me to do that many years ago. I think it helps but I still get foot or leg cramps once in awhile. One of the gals at card club said she drinks a couple big glasses of water in the evening and quit getting leg cramps. She admitted she gets up several times to go to the bathroom so guess it is a toss up. I slept much better last night with my old pillow!

I am tired and thinking bed is sounding pretty inviting in a short while. Hope you have a terrific Thursday tomorrow!

Good Afternoon! The sky has gotten very dark and enough rain drops have fallen to make the street wet. I made a WM run this morning and had the BEST experience EVER! I had 13 items so headed to the "20 and under" checkout register. A gal and a man beat me to it and she was pushing a cart full of groceries. A man without a cart was paying for his purchase, then the next guy in line had just a few things. Just as I was eyeing the cart full of groceries a WM employee (we always have one going between the registers and customer service area policing) walked up to the couple, pointed to the sign, and motioned them down the line to another checkout. The man went along but the woman stayed in my line with her cart. The guy motioned her to follow him and finally she jerked the cart hard enough I thought it would tip over when she turned around. She was really mad. There were two more people behind me watching her too, both having no cart. I looked for the employee to thank her after I went through but didn't see her. I did notice the couple was still waiting in line. Made my day to say the least! Other than that, nothing exciting going on here today.

"Gma," I hope your new meds will be ok and do what the doctor wants them to do. We have several wanting to retire but the clinics are having a hard time to find new doctors willing to come here for some "unknown" reason. The hospital just put in a computer translating system because of all the different languages spoken, 27 at last count. Somehow it connects with a live person somewhere who can translate for the patient and hospital staff. I think you got a good deal on your hotel price. We stayed at the Ramada for $190. It is in the process of being remodeled; the best thing was a built in night light on the hair dryer! I must say they were very efficient at picking us up at the airport, getting us to the ship when we were supposed to be there, and lined up their van to take us to the airport after the cruise. I bet if no ships were coming or going the prices wouldn't be quite so high. I try to eat bananas but I don't like them soft so only buy a couple at a time.

Bob will be home soon so I need to dream up something for supper. I taped Dancing with the Stars so want to watch that before the evening gets too far gone. Hope you enjoy a fantastic Friday!

Good Afternoon! It's another damp cold day in my neighborhood. We've had way too many days like this! This morning was my once a month coffee date; it's always nice to catch up with my friend. This afternoon I am waiting for a load of wash to finish and then need to pick up a few things at the grocery store. I hate going on Friday but it is either today or tomorrow morning so a toss up.

"Gma," Today is definitely a soup kind of day here. We just finished our leftover chili. What an onery mailman! Since you called and caught him in the act I hope he gets more than a chewing out from the supervisor! It's the same old story, no pride nor work ethic in the work place/job. It's good you got your shoes and dress! I always take a night light along too, even though there is usually enough light leaking in through drapes or around the hall door.

The washer should be done so I'm off to the store. Hope you enjoy the rest of your day!

Good Evening! It's been another damp, cloudy, cold, icky weather day here. Bob was asked to usher for another guy so went to early church. The pastor, organist, liturgist, and sound booth guy were all gone today so had lots of subs filling in for them. We went out for breakfast and have had basketball tournaments on tv all afternoon. I've done a couple loads of laundry and picked up the kitchen clutter.

"Gma," I remember going to see the first Godfather movie! Our neighbors in Ohio talked us into going, and I didn't like the movie at all. We didn't have much money back then and had to pay a sitter, a meal, and movie tickets so I could see the $$ signs going down the drain. I am a "boy gets girl, happy ever after" movie fan. Needless to say we've never gone to any of the sequels. My coffee date friend was a teacher's aide when I first started subbing in the '80s. She has a son, Jason, who is a couple years older than our Jason, and another son a year older than Beth. Marcella finally was hired as a math teacher for the lower level math students when they added three semester algebra and geometry classes. Her Jason and my Jason worked for the school district during the summer, doing the mowing and whatever odd jobs assigned, and became good friends. Meanwhile, when Jason and Amanda got married, the other Jason was an usher in the wedding, and Amanda had a college friend who came to the wedding. The two friends met at the reception and eventually married with Jason and Amanda both in the wedding. I spent three years (muddling) in Marcella's algebra classes with the special ed. kids I worked with who were mainstreamed into regular math classes. Her Jason and wife have two children a couple years younger than Ian and Zowie, but now are divorced. Marcella's husband had dementia and bladder cancer so spent the last couple years of his life in a nursing home. She is on the school board so it has been interesting to hear both sides of running the school district. We are both so glad to be retired! Aren't you glad you asked?! I hope your friend put a deadline on the moochers moving out; once in I think it will be hard to get rid of them. How was the commissary today?

It's past supper time, so says my stomach! I'm thinking popcorn is fast and easy. Hope you enjoy a marvelous Monday tomorrow!

Good Afternoon! Another gloomy day in my neighborhood; the sun came out twice for about 30 seconds each time. The weatherman lied again, said we would have warmer and sunshine this afternoon. Church counting balanced on the first try but I couldn't get into the computer I normally use. I swear the gremlins screw it up every week lately. I was able to use the office manager's computer and was done by the time she came to work. The gift shop money didn't take long either except I had some checks to write so made a trip back there after I made the bank deposit. I've done a couple loads of laundry, folded towels, and put them away. Bob is at a board meeting so hope he gets fed because I'm not cooking tonight. I was browning hamburger for tacos this noon (his request last night) when he called and said he'd been invited out for lunch with a couple farmer friends. Lunch for tomorrow!

"Gma," hard to believe this is the last week in March. Were you looking for fresh garlic bulbs? Here garlic is in the deli refrigerated section with things the store deli makes. I've rarely bought the little jars, I use powdered, because I never use very much. We usually ask for a booth, in a restaurant, if we see any are vacant. I'd say that little gal needs an attitude adjustment big time! Have you ever ordered anything from Zulily? I see their ad popping up more often and it's on your post today. I did see the FB wedding picture, a very pretty bride and a gorgeous dress!

Susan, good luck with your knee surgery!

I am boiling eggs for egg salad and they should be done. Hope you enjoy a nice evening!

Good Morning! The sun is shining and no wind is blowing! Our normally quiet neighborhood has some activity going on. The house across the street was purchased by more than one family, none of who live there on a permanent basis. It is their weekend get away during the summer months. Yesterday a dumpster was in their driveway plus two pickups. In the afternoon here comes another pickup pulling a long trailer, and parked in front of our house blocking our mailbox. Our big, tough and rough looking mailman let the construction guys have it in rather colorful language! Bob heard as he was on his way out to get the mail so the mailman wouldn't have to get out of his car. This morning Bob parked my car in front of our house and the trailer is now across the street blocking another neighbor's mailbox. Neighbor on the other side is gone so they could park in front of their house. We have a neighbor at the end of the street who drives a pickup and she drives like a bat out of he**. With the trailer on our side it blocks the view backing out of driveways; it does on the other side too, but "oh well." I'm working on clothes sorting today!

"Gma," how sad about the young pregnant woman. Having a car accident has become a worry, for me, when we travel the interstate. SD raised their speed limit to 80 and cars pass us all the time. Their traffic fatalities have increased, so dumb! Iowa is going to legalize fireworks but you can still talk and text on cell phones. Stupid! I swear politicians voting have no common sense any more! Have you tried Vicks on your toe? I have seen that tip more than once. We don't drink much pop but when we do, it's not diet. Bob likes a raspberry tea (I think) but not sure of the brand. I tried it but thought it was terribly sweet. I personally don't mind diet but Bob thinks they are trying to poison him. Your Easter lunch will be delicious I'm sure. I think we are doing Easter at Jason's on Saturday. Beth and family are going to the other side on Sunday. Beth would like to go to church; her church is huge and in years past have moved the service to the auditorium in town. No one in that family goes to church so she probably won't either since they are having a brunch. Bob is singing so I offered to have it here it am glad to go too.

I need to get lunch cleaned up and put away -- tacos from yesterday! Hope you enjoy a terrific Tuesday!