The sun was out today - Oh Happy Day!! It's so nice to see the sun, we just haven't had much of it lately! I won't say that it was really warm, because it wasn't, but it was pretty!
I went to Fairfield today to have lunch with Sudi and Howard for Sudi's birthday. I didn't know that Rita, Chris and Earl were joining us too! What a nice surprise. Sudi, Rita, Chris and I all went to school together so we're part of the Girls of 66. It was fun to see all of them again. I was a little late getting over there because I went to exercise a little later than I anticipated going. Those darn games on Facebook are making me late and I am usually very punctual. I didn't get home from Fairfield until about 2:30 and then Dave came home about 3:30. He went to the chiropractor again before he got home - his neck is much better, but it's still stiff! It wasn't so bad that we couldn't cruise tonight, though.
Craig and Sue took their 64 Chevelle and we took the 56 Chevy and went to Mt. Pleasant for their first cruise of the summer. They had probably close to 40 cars there - some that we hadn't ever seen before. There was a beautiful bright red lead sled there - a 56 Ford Crown Vic! It was straight out of American Graffiti!! We didn't get home until about 8:20 so we almost didn't get home before dark, which is always our goal when we're out with the old cars...don't want to hit a deer that we can't see! It was a fun day and night! More later...
Friday, May 14, 2010
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Thursday, May 13th
Today was my late sister-in-law's birthday...I sure do miss her! It's funny how when I write the date, it reminds me of someone or something. May the 13th will always be Bonnie's birthday to me, no matter what else happens on May the 13th!
I wasn't very productive today, or very creative either. I did finish about 8 cards so I guess I did do something creative. I went to exercise even though I didn't want to and while I was there, I got weighed and measured. I actually gained a pound!! I don't think that's what I was supposed to do. I did, however, lose 4.5 inches, according to Sue who measured me last time too. She said it isn't a scientific measurement but she always tries to measure people the exact same way, so it should be close. I also lost a half of a percent in body fat and 4 pounds of fat composition. So, I guess I shouldn't be depressed over gaining a pound. After all, muscle weighs more than fat, right?
Walmart called my name today, too. I had to get a couple of things so I decided that I should make the trip out to Wally World. I actually had 4 things on my list and I got those 4, plus a few more. I bought myself a wireless mouse for my computer. I have to stretch too far to use my regular mouse, so this should be better for my shoulder.
Tomorrow is my friend Sudi's birthday. She will officially become a senior citizen tomorrow. I'm going over to Fairfield to take her to lunch. The sun is supposed to shine tomorrow AND it's supposed to get to 69 degrees. I can hardly wait!! Maybe I can wear my shorts withOUT a sweatshirt!! More later...
I wasn't very productive today, or very creative either. I did finish about 8 cards so I guess I did do something creative. I went to exercise even though I didn't want to and while I was there, I got weighed and measured. I actually gained a pound!! I don't think that's what I was supposed to do. I did, however, lose 4.5 inches, according to Sue who measured me last time too. She said it isn't a scientific measurement but she always tries to measure people the exact same way, so it should be close. I also lost a half of a percent in body fat and 4 pounds of fat composition. So, I guess I shouldn't be depressed over gaining a pound. After all, muscle weighs more than fat, right?
Walmart called my name today, too. I had to get a couple of things so I decided that I should make the trip out to Wally World. I actually had 4 things on my list and I got those 4, plus a few more. I bought myself a wireless mouse for my computer. I have to stretch too far to use my regular mouse, so this should be better for my shoulder.
Tomorrow is my friend Sudi's birthday. She will officially become a senior citizen tomorrow. I'm going over to Fairfield to take her to lunch. The sun is supposed to shine tomorrow AND it's supposed to get to 69 degrees. I can hardly wait!! Maybe I can wear my shorts withOUT a sweatshirt!! More later...
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
True Senior Citizen
Today is one of those days that shall go down in infamy...at least in my life! I got my first social security check today! Since I had my 62nd birthday in March, I've know for a while that I was a senior citizen, but today really proved it! After three years of having no paycheck, I got paid today - woohoo!! This is kind of fun! Now, however, along with being a senior citizen officially, came lots of aches and pains. This wet, cold weather is playing havoc with my thumb joint and it must be doing something to Dave, too. He went to work at his normal early time, but about 10:00 he came home. His neck is so stiff he can hardly move it. He went to the chiropractor twice today and he's been sitting in his chair with ice on his neck for most of the day. Poor guy - a stiff neck is no fun at all!
My big brother is leaving for Lake Kabetogema (sp) in Minnesota this weekend and will be there a week. He came over today to show me what he'd had done with Aunt Helen's diamond ring (WOW) and to get a printout I'd made for him showing the weather conditions for the next 10 days in International Falls, Minnesota which is very near to this Lake. The weather forecast is for 70+ degrees and no wind for the whole time they're there. He said he'd already packed Carharts and long underwear and that he wasn't going to unpack them. I don't think he trusts the weather forecast! I guess they usually freeze up there.
I had a great time today at lunch. I went to the Cyclone Tailgate Tour at Bridge View and listened to Coach Rhoads talk about next year's football team and their goals. I always thought McCarney was a dynamic speaker, well so is Coach Rhoads! He's just as exuberant and vocal as Dan was. I introduced myself to him and told him (1) that Kyle Benning is my great-nephew and (2) that I had been the head coach's secretary for 16 years. He made me feel good - he said that Kyle was one of the best, hardest-nosed kids on the team...that he gave everything he had...he just wanted to be part of the team. He said he was really proud of Kyle for what he accomplished. Coach Fennelly and Coach Jackson were there too, as well as the volleyball coach and the swimming coach, but Paul was the only one to speak. They gave away tons of door prizes, but as per usual I didn't win one!
Tonioght we had a great choir rehearsal at church. We're winding down our singing season - we break for the summer. This Sunday we sing a cool song and next Sunday, which will be our last, we sing 4 anthems! If anyone wants to come hear a variety of music sung by a really good choir, Sunday, May 23rd would be a wonderful day to visit First Presbyterian Church. We've been told that Pastor Sara's sermon will be great too!
Well, it's time for this old gal to go to bed! More later...
My big brother is leaving for Lake Kabetogema (sp) in Minnesota this weekend and will be there a week. He came over today to show me what he'd had done with Aunt Helen's diamond ring (WOW) and to get a printout I'd made for him showing the weather conditions for the next 10 days in International Falls, Minnesota which is very near to this Lake. The weather forecast is for 70+ degrees and no wind for the whole time they're there. He said he'd already packed Carharts and long underwear and that he wasn't going to unpack them. I don't think he trusts the weather forecast! I guess they usually freeze up there.
I had a great time today at lunch. I went to the Cyclone Tailgate Tour at Bridge View and listened to Coach Rhoads talk about next year's football team and their goals. I always thought McCarney was a dynamic speaker, well so is Coach Rhoads! He's just as exuberant and vocal as Dan was. I introduced myself to him and told him (1) that Kyle Benning is my great-nephew and (2) that I had been the head coach's secretary for 16 years. He made me feel good - he said that Kyle was one of the best, hardest-nosed kids on the team...that he gave everything he had...he just wanted to be part of the team. He said he was really proud of Kyle for what he accomplished. Coach Fennelly and Coach Jackson were there too, as well as the volleyball coach and the swimming coach, but Paul was the only one to speak. They gave away tons of door prizes, but as per usual I didn't win one!
Tonioght we had a great choir rehearsal at church. We're winding down our singing season - we break for the summer. This Sunday we sing a cool song and next Sunday, which will be our last, we sing 4 anthems! If anyone wants to come hear a variety of music sung by a really good choir, Sunday, May 23rd would be a wonderful day to visit First Presbyterian Church. We've been told that Pastor Sara's sermon will be great too!
Well, it's time for this old gal to go to bed! More later...
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Tuesday's Thoughts
Actually, I don't have a lot of thoughts today!! I had an appointment with an estate planner this morning at 9:00 and I cancelled it. Dave thought it was redundant because Bob Kramer does all of our estate planning. So, at 5 minutes until 9:00 I called and cancelled - thought I really shouldn't waste his time since Dave wasn't planning to participate in any way, shape, or form. Usually Dave is much more cooperative, but he just flat out didn't want to do this.
Later on this morning, I went to work out and then at noon I had a massage. That's why I don't have a lot of thoughts. I think I'm still in a fog even 9 hours later. She really worked on my neck and I know that tomorrow I'm going to be sore! It will be a good sore, though. Since today wasn't very nice and I didn't want to be outside, I actually took a nap! I sure hope I can sleep tonight. Dave's asleep in his chair. I'm so jealous of him...he can sleep for 2 hours in his chair, go upstairs and fall sound asleep within seconds. Not me, I'll be reading for at least 30 minutes before I can even think about going to sleep.
I'm looking forward to lunch tomorrow. I'm going to Bridge View to be a part of the Cyclone Tailgate Tour. I will put on my cardinal and gold and go listen to Coach Rhoads and Coach Fennelly and others talk about the upcoming sports seasons. Fun for us Cyclone fans!! More later...
Later on this morning, I went to work out and then at noon I had a massage. That's why I don't have a lot of thoughts. I think I'm still in a fog even 9 hours later. She really worked on my neck and I know that tomorrow I'm going to be sore! It will be a good sore, though. Since today wasn't very nice and I didn't want to be outside, I actually took a nap! I sure hope I can sleep tonight. Dave's asleep in his chair. I'm so jealous of him...he can sleep for 2 hours in his chair, go upstairs and fall sound asleep within seconds. Not me, I'll be reading for at least 30 minutes before I can even think about going to sleep.
I'm looking forward to lunch tomorrow. I'm going to Bridge View to be a part of the Cyclone Tailgate Tour. I will put on my cardinal and gold and go listen to Coach Rhoads and Coach Fennelly and others talk about the upcoming sports seasons. Fun for us Cyclone fans!! More later...
Monday, May 10, 2010
Monday the 10th of May
Today was one of those yucky days...it rained and the wind blew something fierce. In fact, on the weather channel, it said that we had 58 mph wind gusts. If you could see all the sticks in our yard, you would definitely believe that we had 58 mph gusts! I was really glad that I ran all my errands this morning. I went out this morning to do my workout, then I had to pick up Dave's shirts at the cleaners, pick up my prescription, and go to the grocery store. I then took another one of my 24x30 prints to M&J to get framed. By the time I got home, the wind was starting to blow, it was starting to rain, and the temperature was dropping.
I fixed a meatloaf this afternoon and put it in the oven about 4:00, along with some potatoes so we could have a baked potato with our meatloaf. Just when the meatloaf was to be done, I had to leave for an Evangelism meeting at church. I really wasn't looking forward to going out in the weather, but I was glad that I did. It was really nice to have some new faces and ideas involved in Evangelism. Now, if we can just do everything we talked about!! When I got home from church, Dave had the meatloaf and the potatoes ready for us to eat. Now, I'm watching Dancing With The Stars and getting ready to type up the minutes from tonight.
I thought I would share some of my creativity with you tonight. I haven't put any cards on here for a while, so here we go...this first card is made with all Stampin' Up items, paper, stamp, and ink. I ran the white paper through the Cuttlebug to make the little flowers all around the tree. I love this idea. This tree stamp is so versatile. You can stamp it on a thank-you card, a birthday card, a thinking of you card, just about anything. It can be used for both men and women.
This card is also made with all Stampin' Up products. The flower is actually 2 butterflies punched out with a hand-held punch. I used SU pastel crayons to color them, and then used a water pen to spread out the ink. The flower is supposed to be a pansy. I think it looks like a pansy, what do you think? My friend, Juliene, taught us this technique at our last stamp club meeting.
This is another card that Juliene taught us how to make. Unfortunately it is on a white background, so the card itself is kind of hard to see. The horizontal lines that you see above and below the flowers are actually score lines - a very effective design element that we don't seem to use enough of. The sentiment on this card is from Gina K.
I hope you enjoyed my creativity tonight. I'll try to share more. Later...
I fixed a meatloaf this afternoon and put it in the oven about 4:00, along with some potatoes so we could have a baked potato with our meatloaf. Just when the meatloaf was to be done, I had to leave for an Evangelism meeting at church. I really wasn't looking forward to going out in the weather, but I was glad that I did. It was really nice to have some new faces and ideas involved in Evangelism. Now, if we can just do everything we talked about!! When I got home from church, Dave had the meatloaf and the potatoes ready for us to eat. Now, I'm watching Dancing With The Stars and getting ready to type up the minutes from tonight.
I thought I would share some of my creativity with you tonight. I haven't put any cards on here for a while, so here we go...this first card is made with all Stampin' Up items, paper, stamp, and ink. I ran the white paper through the Cuttlebug to make the little flowers all around the tree. I love this idea. This tree stamp is so versatile. You can stamp it on a thank-you card, a birthday card, a thinking of you card, just about anything. It can be used for both men and women.
This card is also made with all Stampin' Up products. The flower is actually 2 butterflies punched out with a hand-held punch. I used SU pastel crayons to color them, and then used a water pen to spread out the ink. The flower is supposed to be a pansy. I think it looks like a pansy, what do you think? My friend, Juliene, taught us this technique at our last stamp club meeting. 
This is another card that Juliene taught us how to make. Unfortunately it is on a white background, so the card itself is kind of hard to see. The horizontal lines that you see above and below the flowers are actually score lines - a very effective design element that we don't seem to use enough of. The sentiment on this card is from Gina K. 
I hope you enjoyed my creativity tonight. I'll try to share more. Later...Sunday, May 9, 2010
Sunday May 9
We did it - we sang "No Night There" and had the church rockin'!! In fact, people were even clapping to the beat while we sang. It was really fun. I think we did really well too - until the very last note, when one of the guys sang it early - aarrgh! Can't believe that some of the guys think they're too good to watch the choir director for the cues. Probably no one but the choir even knew he came in early, but we sure did! Pastor Sara dressed up and portrayed Lydia today for her sermon. She does such a good job...too bad she can't be our permanent minister.
After church we took off for Waterloo to deliver Bryan's stuff. He took us to the Eagle's Nest (I think that was the name) in downtown Waterloo, where we had a wonderful lunch. We headed home about 4:15 and now I'm tired! Jami called a little while ago to wish me Happy Mother's Day. She said the girls went snorkeling today. Kelly liked it, but Megan didn't much. Jami said the ocean was a bit rough today. Speaking of tired, Dave is sound asleep in his chair and I'm having trouble staying awake to watch the rest of Brothers & Sisters. Oh well, I can sleep in in the morning, I think. I'd better check my calendar! More later...
After church we took off for Waterloo to deliver Bryan's stuff. He took us to the Eagle's Nest (I think that was the name) in downtown Waterloo, where we had a wonderful lunch. We headed home about 4:15 and now I'm tired! Jami called a little while ago to wish me Happy Mother's Day. She said the girls went snorkeling today. Kelly liked it, but Megan didn't much. Jami said the ocean was a bit rough today. Speaking of tired, Dave is sound asleep in his chair and I'm having trouble staying awake to watch the rest of Brothers & Sisters. Oh well, I can sleep in in the morning, I think. I'd better check my calendar! More later...
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Cold Saturday
Boy was it ever cold today! I even had to put on jeans instead of shorts...what's wth that? I thought it was May! Tonight we even have a freeze warning out. Bryan came down today and he and his dad took all my hanging flower baskets to the garage for the night. I think it's supposed to be a little warmer this next week, but it's supposed to rain for about 4 days, so I'll be complaining all week. Get ready for it.
Tomorrow we're going to church and then we're taking off for the day. We're heading up to Bryan's to take him some stuff that he couldn't get in his car. Right now I'm watching the race on TV. There are 143 laps to go and there have been several wrecks already. I'm afraid we're not done having wrecks either! I've been trying to play several of my Facebook games, but I can't get on them. If Facebook actually starts charging for their "service", I won't be paying - I'm getting very frustrated with them! More later...
Tomorrow we're going to church and then we're taking off for the day. We're heading up to Bryan's to take him some stuff that he couldn't get in his car. Right now I'm watching the race on TV. There are 143 laps to go and there have been several wrecks already. I'm afraid we're not done having wrecks either! I've been trying to play several of my Facebook games, but I can't get on them. If Facebook actually starts charging for their "service", I won't be paying - I'm getting very frustrated with them! More later...
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