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Another beautiful day. Even though it was a bit windy, and sometimes cloudy, the temps got to 77 when the sun was out. But mostly it was cooler and low to mid 60's with the clouds. The "weekenders" were out the first part of the day and the lake quieted in the afternoon.
Kris and I went out for a 3 mile jog which was most enjoyable. You know, they say that you need to be able to talk while jogging/running, which was a good test for me, as I generally go out by myself. It was nice to have that one-on-one time. Thank you, Kris.
After I cooled off and showered, Vonnie and I went in to Hale to pick up a few groceries. That's when the car showed 77 degrees. We had the top down on the way back, and took the scenic route around the lake on memory lane, marveling at it all. We got our food prep done for dinner tonight.
Vonnie and I had Jim, Polly, Jim, Kris, and Ariana for a Bring-your-own-meat-potluck dinner. We had pork steak, made macaroni salad, and I made biscuits for strawberries that we had prepared, and also another batch of yummy rhubarb sauce. Others had brought baked beans, cob corn, green beans, wild rice stuff, another grain type stuff, ribs, and chicken breast, potato salad, and probably a few more things. Jim Sr. ran the grill, cooking our meats to perfection. Thank you, Jim.
After dinner, we girls cleaned up the kitchen. Jim, Kris, and Ariana left to go back home to Midland, and Jim and Polly stayed and visited. They left just before 10.
The lake has quieted down nicely. Vonnie and I sat out on the front deck for a short bit, watching the bats swooping around. The mosquitoes were out, too, and after what felt like a bat picked one off of my hooded-sweatshirt-covered head, I decided it was time for me to go in.
We brought the cushions in and finished up our evening.
Not sure what we're doing tomorrow, other than "liking it".
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Saturday 07.11.2009
Another lovely day!! I went to bed and slept pretty good, until the lightning seemed more frequent. I kept waiting for it to blow and thunder and rain, (so I could get up and close the windows) but it only did a heavy sprinkle for a short time, and what little breeze did move through settled back down to a mirror lake. And I was uncomfortably warm. Then slightly cool, then warm again. Even with the ceiling fan on it felt stuffy or something. I was awake from 3 til about 5, dozing again until I got up around 8:30 or so.
I washed up, had breakfast, read some, putzed some. The temperature was already at 70 at 10 o'clock. About noon I went out and uncovered the boat, getting ready for the day. I walked down to the Goodwin Cottage to see how their day was going and when they'd like to go out in the boat. Turns out they were just finishing lunch dishes and thought that boating would be a good thing to do.
As it was, we were out on the water about 2 pm. There were others out, too--wakeboarding, tubing, jet skiing, pontooning, speedboating, sailiing--and the wind was variable, sometimes blowing up whitecaps.
We had a good time, Jim III waterskied, Kris tubed, then Jim and Ariana got on the tube. She's just 2 1/2, but I went very slow and near as I could to shore (100 feet) where it wasn't quite so rough, and she ended up falling asleep. Funny thing was that she woke when we stopped at the dock. And was smiling.
We went up on the deck, and my company arrived at that time. My good friend Vonnie is here for a few days with me. Hugs all around, we visited, the Goodwins walked on back, and we got Vonnie unloaded.
We spent the rest of the evening talking, we fixed dinner and ate, washed up, and as it was nearly dark, we took the flashlights and went out for a walk. That was fun. We heard something rustling and finally found it on the way back. A young/baby skunk!!! We girls laughed and quickly backed away and left the interrupted creature alone.
We then went down to the water and spotted a crayfish, and looked around the perimeter of the house. The stars were out by the millions. So cool.
Not sure what's on the list for tomorrow. Boating? Sunning? Swimming?? We'll see what the weather does.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
I washed up, had breakfast, read some, putzed some. The temperature was already at 70 at 10 o'clock. About noon I went out and uncovered the boat, getting ready for the day. I walked down to the Goodwin Cottage to see how their day was going and when they'd like to go out in the boat. Turns out they were just finishing lunch dishes and thought that boating would be a good thing to do.
As it was, we were out on the water about 2 pm. There were others out, too--wakeboarding, tubing, jet skiing, pontooning, speedboating, sailiing--and the wind was variable, sometimes blowing up whitecaps.
We had a good time, Jim III waterskied, Kris tubed, then Jim and Ariana got on the tube. She's just 2 1/2, but I went very slow and near as I could to shore (100 feet) where it wasn't quite so rough, and she ended up falling asleep. Funny thing was that she woke when we stopped at the dock. And was smiling.
We went up on the deck, and my company arrived at that time. My good friend Vonnie is here for a few days with me. Hugs all around, we visited, the Goodwins walked on back, and we got Vonnie unloaded.
We spent the rest of the evening talking, we fixed dinner and ate, washed up, and as it was nearly dark, we took the flashlights and went out for a walk. That was fun. We heard something rustling and finally found it on the way back. A young/baby skunk!!! We girls laughed and quickly backed away and left the interrupted creature alone.
We then went down to the water and spotted a crayfish, and looked around the perimeter of the house. The stars were out by the millions. So cool.
Not sure what's on the list for tomorrow. Boating? Sunning? Swimming?? We'll see what the weather does.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Friday 07.10.2009
Today when I got up I saw that it was almost 10. I slept somewhat better because I didn't drink as much as I would have liked, therefore not getting up for "biological" breaks.
After breakfast I read a bit, then went out for a jog. When I got back, I stopped at Mary's house across the road to check on her.
We visited for just a bit longer than I wanted to, but all we have is now, so I enjoyed it. She hadn't taken more than the one dose of motrin last night, and wasn't feeling too good. I encouraged her to take the motrin, and tylenol, if she wanted to, around the clock, for comfort and healing. She said she was going into Hale and declined my offer to go with her.
I went in and showered. That felt good. Then I was hungry again, so I had a snack, knowing that dinner wasn't too far away. I putzed around outside, sweeping and such, then walked down to the Goodwin Cottage.
On the way there, one of the neighbors "down the line" hailed me. She looked at me, and after just a brief exchange, she said, "You're....Kathy.....Goodwin" I was amazed. Yes, I am, I responded. She said she was Jan Hill, and introduced me to her husband Jim. Wow. I didn't recognize her, and I'm not sure I even knew who she was way-back-when. You know, in the Old Century. When I was an elementary school kid. But she knew me. And Daniel, and his siblings. We chit chatted for a bit before I went on my way.
Tom had already left for home; I was disappointed that I missed him. But, thank you, anyway, Tom, for helping with the boat yesterday.
I visited with Polly and Jim a bit before going back.
I fixed my food and ate, then went over to check on Mary again.
She said she was feeling much better after meds and a nap. I encouraged her to continue the meds for the next few days. We visited a bit before I went on back to the GC, as Jim III, Kris, and Ariana had arrived. I visited with them until their dinner was almost ready, then left for my place.
I decided to paint more on the ceiling, and had gotten a good piece done, when the phone rang. Come on down for a fire.... Ok, I said. I'll come down when I get to a stopping point....
I got a small chunk painted and put my stuff away, washed up and changed clothes. I decided to drive down there.
We had a nice fire, with fiddle, vocals, rhythm, and smores. I enjoyed it.
The mosquitoes were hungry too, and by 10:45 we broke the fire down. I came home and wrote here.
There are a couple of large groups this weekend--two houses down from me are at least 4 tents, a travel trailer, and a pop-up camper. Halfway to the GC there are 2 pop-up campers, at least 1 tent, and they rented a port-a-potty for their group. (It's all septic around here, and that lot is especially low) It's great to hear people having a good time without being stupid.
I wrote here and will be turning in. Tomorrow (young) Jim III would like to water ski, Kris might like to tube, and I also have a guest arriving. Let's hope for good weather.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
After breakfast I read a bit, then went out for a jog. When I got back, I stopped at Mary's house across the road to check on her.
We visited for just a bit longer than I wanted to, but all we have is now, so I enjoyed it. She hadn't taken more than the one dose of motrin last night, and wasn't feeling too good. I encouraged her to take the motrin, and tylenol, if she wanted to, around the clock, for comfort and healing. She said she was going into Hale and declined my offer to go with her.
I went in and showered. That felt good. Then I was hungry again, so I had a snack, knowing that dinner wasn't too far away. I putzed around outside, sweeping and such, then walked down to the Goodwin Cottage.
On the way there, one of the neighbors "down the line" hailed me. She looked at me, and after just a brief exchange, she said, "You're....Kathy.....Goodwin" I was amazed. Yes, I am, I responded. She said she was Jan Hill, and introduced me to her husband Jim. Wow. I didn't recognize her, and I'm not sure I even knew who she was way-back-when. You know, in the Old Century. When I was an elementary school kid. But she knew me. And Daniel, and his siblings. We chit chatted for a bit before I went on my way.
Tom had already left for home; I was disappointed that I missed him. But, thank you, anyway, Tom, for helping with the boat yesterday.
I visited with Polly and Jim a bit before going back.
I fixed my food and ate, then went over to check on Mary again.
She said she was feeling much better after meds and a nap. I encouraged her to continue the meds for the next few days. We visited a bit before I went on back to the GC, as Jim III, Kris, and Ariana had arrived. I visited with them until their dinner was almost ready, then left for my place.
I decided to paint more on the ceiling, and had gotten a good piece done, when the phone rang. Come on down for a fire.... Ok, I said. I'll come down when I get to a stopping point....
I got a small chunk painted and put my stuff away, washed up and changed clothes. I decided to drive down there.
We had a nice fire, with fiddle, vocals, rhythm, and smores. I enjoyed it.
The mosquitoes were hungry too, and by 10:45 we broke the fire down. I came home and wrote here.
There are a couple of large groups this weekend--two houses down from me are at least 4 tents, a travel trailer, and a pop-up camper. Halfway to the GC there are 2 pop-up campers, at least 1 tent, and they rented a port-a-potty for their group. (It's all septic around here, and that lot is especially low) It's great to hear people having a good time without being stupid.
I wrote here and will be turning in. Tomorrow (young) Jim III would like to water ski, Kris might like to tube, and I also have a guest arriving. Let's hope for good weather.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Thursday 07.09.2009
What a day! I watched the sunrise in a clear sky reflected in the mirror of the lake. Beautiful. I dozed and finally woke for the day just after 10. At that time the temperature was mid 60's, the warmest it's been here in the last few weeks.
I had just finished breakfast and was enjoying a second cup of coffee and a library book when Tom called to offer his help putting the speedboat in the water. Cool.
I went out and tried the second boat cover that Overton's has sent. Unfortunately, it's the same misfit. I was just rolling it back up to send back when Tom pulled in with the van.
We went over to the neighbor's, who has graciously given me permission to use their boat lift. I took an outdoor power cord (it's an electric lift) and we hooked it up and lowered the bunkers so that we can put the boat on it when we get back.
First stop, gas station. $35.00 to fill the tank. Next, to the boat launch, where we had to wait our turn. We were 3rd in line, but it went quickly.
As Tom backed the boat down, I was a bit anxious. I haven't done this since 2001. I'm glad I had the mechanic go over it so I know it runs good. Ok. The back end is in the water, I climb into the boat. Hm. Blower on, Tom's backing down further, and I'm floating. I turn the key, and blub, blub, the engine fires up and all is well. It takes me a few minutes to re-acclimate, but it comes back to me, and I'm maneuvering the vessel out into the lake. Ooohhhh yeah. This is good. I wave to Tom and he takes off.
I putzed slowly to let the engine warm up. And when it finally did, zoom, I'm off. Oooohhhh yeah. I'm liking this.
Fast, then slow, then fast again. I go back to "our end" of the lake--I see that the van is back so I toot the horn to let him know I'm out front.
I pull onto the lift. Unfortunately, it is not in deep enough water for my boat to get all the way onto it. Tom and I tried a couple different ideas, but it wasn't going to work. So. We'll need to put in the screw in poles in the water to hook the boat to at the Jacque dock.
We dropped the boat trailer in the yard and Tom went on back to the Goodwin Cottage. I was pleasantly surprised when he came back in his fishing boat with his bathing suit and water shoes on. He got in the water, and between the two of us we got the stakes where they needed to be and the lines and clips adjusted to the appropriate lengths. He did a good job. Thank you, Tom.
I had called Polly to bring over the stakes I had over there, as we needed the other clips from them. She did, and after we were done, we all got in and went for a boat ride. Wonderful!! It felt so good being in the warm sun (it made it to 70 today)--even though the wind had picked up and the water was quite rough. When we came back in we hooked up to the tie-outs just fine.
Off they went on back to the Goodwin Cottage. It was getting close to 5 pm--time to eat. I put my stuff in the oven, and while it was heating up I went out and took care of the lift and the power cord.
Dinner was yummy, I washed the dishes and Daniel called. We talked a bit, then his dinner was ready so we ended our conversation.
After dinner, I rode my bike over to the GC--Jim decided to bring his computer over to the JC, so after visiting a few minutes we all went back to our place. He got on the internet and figured out what he needed to figure out, and they left. I thought I would paint more of the ceiling, and was getting ready to do that when there was a knock at the back door.
Mary, the lady across the road.
She came in, and was very concerned. She's older, maybe 70's. She told me she fell about 4:30, and now in her middle ribs it's really sore and hurts to take a deep breath. (Ain't it great being a nurse....) I listened to her, then asked her if she wanted me to look at it. She did. I didn't see any discoloration yet, but it did feel a bit swollen, and was definitely sore. After asking her if she has used motrin, she said yes, so I suggested that she take some and maybe ice the area? And would you like for me to come and check on you tomorrow?? She seemed greatly relieved that I offered. We visited just a few minutes before she left.
Now I'm kind of sleepy. Maybe I'll just read a little before I write here, instead of paint. And that's what I did.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
I had just finished breakfast and was enjoying a second cup of coffee and a library book when Tom called to offer his help putting the speedboat in the water. Cool.
I went out and tried the second boat cover that Overton's has sent. Unfortunately, it's the same misfit. I was just rolling it back up to send back when Tom pulled in with the van.
We went over to the neighbor's, who has graciously given me permission to use their boat lift. I took an outdoor power cord (it's an electric lift) and we hooked it up and lowered the bunkers so that we can put the boat on it when we get back.
First stop, gas station. $35.00 to fill the tank. Next, to the boat launch, where we had to wait our turn. We were 3rd in line, but it went quickly.
As Tom backed the boat down, I was a bit anxious. I haven't done this since 2001. I'm glad I had the mechanic go over it so I know it runs good. Ok. The back end is in the water, I climb into the boat. Hm. Blower on, Tom's backing down further, and I'm floating. I turn the key, and blub, blub, the engine fires up and all is well. It takes me a few minutes to re-acclimate, but it comes back to me, and I'm maneuvering the vessel out into the lake. Ooohhhh yeah. This is good. I wave to Tom and he takes off.
I putzed slowly to let the engine warm up. And when it finally did, zoom, I'm off. Oooohhhh yeah. I'm liking this.
Fast, then slow, then fast again. I go back to "our end" of the lake--I see that the van is back so I toot the horn to let him know I'm out front.
I pull onto the lift. Unfortunately, it is not in deep enough water for my boat to get all the way onto it. Tom and I tried a couple different ideas, but it wasn't going to work. So. We'll need to put in the screw in poles in the water to hook the boat to at the Jacque dock.
We dropped the boat trailer in the yard and Tom went on back to the Goodwin Cottage. I was pleasantly surprised when he came back in his fishing boat with his bathing suit and water shoes on. He got in the water, and between the two of us we got the stakes where they needed to be and the lines and clips adjusted to the appropriate lengths. He did a good job. Thank you, Tom.
I had called Polly to bring over the stakes I had over there, as we needed the other clips from them. She did, and after we were done, we all got in and went for a boat ride. Wonderful!! It felt so good being in the warm sun (it made it to 70 today)--even though the wind had picked up and the water was quite rough. When we came back in we hooked up to the tie-outs just fine.
Off they went on back to the Goodwin Cottage. It was getting close to 5 pm--time to eat. I put my stuff in the oven, and while it was heating up I went out and took care of the lift and the power cord.
Dinner was yummy, I washed the dishes and Daniel called. We talked a bit, then his dinner was ready so we ended our conversation.
After dinner, I rode my bike over to the GC--Jim decided to bring his computer over to the JC, so after visiting a few minutes we all went back to our place. He got on the internet and figured out what he needed to figure out, and they left. I thought I would paint more of the ceiling, and was getting ready to do that when there was a knock at the back door.
Mary, the lady across the road.
She came in, and was very concerned. She's older, maybe 70's. She told me she fell about 4:30, and now in her middle ribs it's really sore and hurts to take a deep breath. (Ain't it great being a nurse....) I listened to her, then asked her if she wanted me to look at it. She did. I didn't see any discoloration yet, but it did feel a bit swollen, and was definitely sore. After asking her if she has used motrin, she said yes, so I suggested that she take some and maybe ice the area? And would you like for me to come and check on you tomorrow?? She seemed greatly relieved that I offered. We visited just a few minutes before she left.
Now I'm kind of sleepy. Maybe I'll just read a little before I write here, instead of paint. And that's what I did.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Wednesday 07.08.2009 Vacation!!!!
I slept at intervals. I kept hydrated yesterday while we were so busy, and as a result, I was up every couple of hours. The longest interval was between 0530 and 0830. I'm still having hot flashes, though not quite as strong as during the previous year. I still awaken with the "sense" of something, then I'm warm, so I usually just get out of bed. I think I am able to return to sleep most of the time.
I got up and started getting things together to go to the lake. Daniel had said that the UPS guy usually comes between 9 and 10, and UPS tracking shows that the second boat cover will be delivered today.
I had breakfast, showered, packed, carried things downstairs. The mailman came and rang the doorbell--he brought a printer that Daniel had ordered for us for the lake. (It was actually more cost effective to buy another printer than to buy replacement ink cartridges. Go figure.) Then the Fed Ex guy came and delivered something for Dan. It's well after 10 o'clock, and no UPS truck. I'm mostly ready to leave now, other than the cooler and a few dry foods. I watered all the plants, made a batch of hummingbird food. Hm. Hey--I'll spend the time playing with my new piano!
I enjoyed going through some of my music and playing. I was surprised that my right hand was so unaccustomed to opening/stretching to reach an octave. It won't take too much practice, though, and I was able to pick at some of the easier pieces. I did better when I didn't try to think about it so much, just let the brain do it's thing.
I played for about an hour, and when I was done it was just after 3. Still no truck. I checked the tracking again--still shows that it's to be delivered today. Breathe.
I decided to make a sandwich to eat on the road. And just as I finished, here comes the truck. Finally.
By the time I packed the cooler and foods, carried them downstairs, loaded the car, Daniel called and said he'd be home in about 20 minutes. Shoot, might as well wait and get my hugs. I did, and I ended up actually leaving home around 5 pm.
I took my time traveling and had safe trip, thank you God, and arrived at the Jacque Cabin about 8:45. All well, neat and clean. (Other family members ended up being able to enjoy the place over the holiday weekend.)
I unloaded the car, put things away, and checked out the new internet service. Ooohhh yeah, it's good.
The temps were mid 60's when I arrived, dropping to near 50 tonight, and the lake has quieted to a mirror. The full moon is rising over the water, lighting up the lake with it's wide white stripe. So cool.
Tomorrow I'd like to put the speedboat in the water.
I'm off to put the linens on the bed and tuck myself in.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
I got up and started getting things together to go to the lake. Daniel had said that the UPS guy usually comes between 9 and 10, and UPS tracking shows that the second boat cover will be delivered today.
I had breakfast, showered, packed, carried things downstairs. The mailman came and rang the doorbell--he brought a printer that Daniel had ordered for us for the lake. (It was actually more cost effective to buy another printer than to buy replacement ink cartridges. Go figure.) Then the Fed Ex guy came and delivered something for Dan. It's well after 10 o'clock, and no UPS truck. I'm mostly ready to leave now, other than the cooler and a few dry foods. I watered all the plants, made a batch of hummingbird food. Hm. Hey--I'll spend the time playing with my new piano!
I enjoyed going through some of my music and playing. I was surprised that my right hand was so unaccustomed to opening/stretching to reach an octave. It won't take too much practice, though, and I was able to pick at some of the easier pieces. I did better when I didn't try to think about it so much, just let the brain do it's thing.
I played for about an hour, and when I was done it was just after 3. Still no truck. I checked the tracking again--still shows that it's to be delivered today. Breathe.
I decided to make a sandwich to eat on the road. And just as I finished, here comes the truck. Finally.
By the time I packed the cooler and foods, carried them downstairs, loaded the car, Daniel called and said he'd be home in about 20 minutes. Shoot, might as well wait and get my hugs. I did, and I ended up actually leaving home around 5 pm.
I took my time traveling and had safe trip, thank you God, and arrived at the Jacque Cabin about 8:45. All well, neat and clean. (Other family members ended up being able to enjoy the place over the holiday weekend.)
I unloaded the car, put things away, and checked out the new internet service. Ooohhh yeah, it's good.
The temps were mid 60's when I arrived, dropping to near 50 tonight, and the lake has quieted to a mirror. The full moon is rising over the water, lighting up the lake with it's wide white stripe. So cool.
Tomorrow I'd like to put the speedboat in the water.
I'm off to put the linens on the bed and tuck myself in.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
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