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My 61st Birthday!!
Can't hardly believe it.
Been some rough times.
Been more better times.
Thankful for each of the times,
Though maybe not
At the time.
Today was one of the Best Birthdays Ever.
Sharing it with my first-born, which hasn't happened in many many years. And with the daughter-in-law and granddaughter, which hadn't happened ever.
And yesterday, with 2 of my four brothers, and a sister-in-law, as well.
Best. Gift. Ever.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Monday, July 25, 2016
Sunday, July 24, 2016
Sunday 07.24.2016
Another great day!
Brother Bruce drove up for the afternoon--so nice!
Jeremy, Jenny, and Matilda came for the afternoon--so nice!!
T & KS & Kristen came over the afternoon--so nice!!
We all had a nice visit. The storms skirted us--we only got a few drops, not enough to even get wet.
Kristen decided she was going to leave for home, and went on her way.
When the early afternoon storm showed on the radar that it had moved on by us, I uncovered the boat. J, J, and M went out for a ride while the others stayed and visited. Matilda was all about going fast, and when we did, she let out a belly laugh. So fun to hear!!
We fixed a light luncheon and enjoyed the camaraderie.
After, T & KS took us all on a pontoon ride, which was also enjoyable.
Everyone left, except for Matilda, who is spending the night with me. We roasted a marshmallow, she ate it, and was very happy. Got her showered, stories read, and again. I showered, thinking she would go to sleep then, but she was busy telling me everything that was going on in her head. The almost-4-year-old chatterbox finally fell asleep after I told her I had to work on the computer. Gosh, she is awesome!!
It's still 80+ degrees out there. Love humid summer nights....
Tomorrow the parents are coming back. Not sure what the plan is.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Brother Bruce drove up for the afternoon--so nice!
Jeremy, Jenny, and Matilda came for the afternoon--so nice!!
T & KS & Kristen came over the afternoon--so nice!!
We all had a nice visit. The storms skirted us--we only got a few drops, not enough to even get wet.
Kristen decided she was going to leave for home, and went on her way.
When the early afternoon storm showed on the radar that it had moved on by us, I uncovered the boat. J, J, and M went out for a ride while the others stayed and visited. Matilda was all about going fast, and when we did, she let out a belly laugh. So fun to hear!!
We fixed a light luncheon and enjoyed the camaraderie.
After, T & KS took us all on a pontoon ride, which was also enjoyable.
Everyone left, except for Matilda, who is spending the night with me. We roasted a marshmallow, she ate it, and was very happy. Got her showered, stories read, and again. I showered, thinking she would go to sleep then, but she was busy telling me everything that was going on in her head. The almost-4-year-old chatterbox finally fell asleep after I told her I had to work on the computer. Gosh, she is awesome!!
It's still 80+ degrees out there. Love humid summer nights....
Tomorrow the parents are coming back. Not sure what the plan is.
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Saturday, July 23, 2016
Saturday 07.23.2016
Another great day!
It was way too warm to go out for a run this morning. And I didn't wake until almost 9. And I'd be running in full sun. Nope. Not in 80+ degrees.
So I got up and ready for the day, fielding a call from the J.O.B. (can you work...?? umm, no, I'm on vacation, returning to work August 8...).
Tom had come over and repaired the paddleboat steering, again, while I was getting ready.
KS and Kristen showed up, we got the boat hooked up, over to the launch, and.....in!!! Kristen and I rode the boat back. It runs so nice--I really enjoy it.
Back at the dock, all hands participated in screwing the mooring poles into the lake bottom and attaching the bungees. We did a fine job. Thanks so much, you three!
Just as they left, Evie called, wondering when I was coming over. Right now!! We had a nice visit.
Back at the GC, I floated in the lake for a bit, showered, and picked up the Goodwins to go to supper.
We had delicious food at The Bear's Den.
After, we played in the boat. Kristen was mostly out of the water on skis. She'll be riding them next time she tries....
Another slow ride around the lake and back to the docks.
A quiet evening.
Tomorrow is.....more of the same?? Maybe just a few degrees cooler???
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
It was way too warm to go out for a run this morning. And I didn't wake until almost 9. And I'd be running in full sun. Nope. Not in 80+ degrees.
So I got up and ready for the day, fielding a call from the J.O.B. (can you work...?? umm, no, I'm on vacation, returning to work August 8...).
Tom had come over and repaired the paddleboat steering, again, while I was getting ready.
KS and Kristen showed up, we got the boat hooked up, over to the launch, and.....in!!! Kristen and I rode the boat back. It runs so nice--I really enjoy it.
Back at the dock, all hands participated in screwing the mooring poles into the lake bottom and attaching the bungees. We did a fine job. Thanks so much, you three!
Just as they left, Evie called, wondering when I was coming over. Right now!! We had a nice visit.
Back at the GC, I floated in the lake for a bit, showered, and picked up the Goodwins to go to supper.
We had delicious food at The Bear's Den.
After, we played in the boat. Kristen was mostly out of the water on skis. She'll be riding them next time she tries....
Another slow ride around the lake and back to the docks.
A quiet evening.
Tomorrow is.....more of the same?? Maybe just a few degrees cooler???
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Friday, July 22, 2016
Friday 07.22.2016
Another great day!
Done a lot today--put up the "easy-up" awning. Yes, it was "easy up". I did most of it, but needed an extra set of hands. There were a couple of guys a couple doors down working on a project, and I went down there to ask for help. Sure enough, one of them came over, and knew just what to do, as he has one. Yay!
Easy Peasy. I fits like I thought it might over the "hump" of the rear of the trailer. And provides a bunch of shade. Nice.
I had just finished eating, enjoying sitting outdoors in the very warm (high 80's) dappled shade, with the light to moderate wind blowing in, when I heard voices. I turned to see T & KS right there on the golf cart!
Surprised me--sure don't hear that thing coming.
We visited a bit, then went to their place to get the pontoon. Oh, Yeah, we went around the lake. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks, T&KS!
After, she and I went into town for a couple items, and she dropped me back at the GC.
I fixed a nice salad and enjoyed that.
And as I was finishing putting the now-dry bed together, Evelyn pulled in. Another nice surprise!
We sat on the swing and visited, enjoying the breeze coming off of the lake. She went on her way, and I assembled the items needed to get the boat moored.
That done, I put the ropes and stakes onto the awning to help secure it in the wind. Probably not the best job, but it's more secure than it was...
I was quite sweaty after all that. So bad that the flies landed on me and flew away. I went in and had a quick shower, which also cooled me off some.
Went over to the McKinstry Cottage for a visit. We watched it get dark, and Kristen arrived, too. What a nice visit.
Tomorrow I'd like to run in the morning, if it isn't too warm. And the Goodwins are coming to help launch the boat! Yay!
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Done a lot today--put up the "easy-up" awning. Yes, it was "easy up". I did most of it, but needed an extra set of hands. There were a couple of guys a couple doors down working on a project, and I went down there to ask for help. Sure enough, one of them came over, and knew just what to do, as he has one. Yay!
Easy Peasy. I fits like I thought it might over the "hump" of the rear of the trailer. And provides a bunch of shade. Nice.
I had just finished eating, enjoying sitting outdoors in the very warm (high 80's) dappled shade, with the light to moderate wind blowing in, when I heard voices. I turned to see T & KS right there on the golf cart!
Surprised me--sure don't hear that thing coming.
We visited a bit, then went to their place to get the pontoon. Oh, Yeah, we went around the lake. Absolutely beautiful. Thanks, T&KS!
After, she and I went into town for a couple items, and she dropped me back at the GC.
I fixed a nice salad and enjoyed that.
And as I was finishing putting the now-dry bed together, Evelyn pulled in. Another nice surprise!
We sat on the swing and visited, enjoying the breeze coming off of the lake. She went on her way, and I assembled the items needed to get the boat moored.
That done, I put the ropes and stakes onto the awning to help secure it in the wind. Probably not the best job, but it's more secure than it was...
I was quite sweaty after all that. So bad that the flies landed on me and flew away. I went in and had a quick shower, which also cooled me off some.
Went over to the McKinstry Cottage for a visit. We watched it get dark, and Kristen arrived, too. What a nice visit.
Tomorrow I'd like to run in the morning, if it isn't too warm. And the Goodwins are coming to help launch the boat! Yay!
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Thursday 07.21.2016
Anther great day!
Finally made it to The Lake.
Seemed to be a long morning, then swoosh it was time to leave. Loaded and on the road.
A fabulous massage, a stop for food, and back on the road.
All was well, though heavy rain in the Bay City area created a slow-down. I think I may have missed the larger part of the storm.
South of Standish is construction; that slow-down added another 20 minutes or so for that stretch.
All in all, I arrived just before 5. Of course it was hot, high 80's, sunny, and not much for breeze. It was actually very pretty here.
I decided to vacuum the collection of dead bugs and cobwebs before bringing my things in to the trailer. Good thing, too--the heavy rains had come in onto one of the beds, which had been moved up against the wall, and was wet. Ugh. And as I moved the bed away from the wall, the plastic had shifted and had actually collected a puddle of water on the floor! Got that cleaned up, wiped the mildew from the floor, then used a lysol wipe to help prevent more growth.
The mattress, and foam layer, have both been out in the sun. One is dry, the other is still pretty wet. The box spring was also a little wet, and the fan is on in there moving air around. It should be dried out by tomorrow.
I've had a shower, and a light supper. The loons were "trilling" a while ago.
So Awesome.
Tomorrow I'll try to stay cool...
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
Finally made it to The Lake.
Seemed to be a long morning, then swoosh it was time to leave. Loaded and on the road.
A fabulous massage, a stop for food, and back on the road.
All was well, though heavy rain in the Bay City area created a slow-down. I think I may have missed the larger part of the storm.
South of Standish is construction; that slow-down added another 20 minutes or so for that stretch.
All in all, I arrived just before 5. Of course it was hot, high 80's, sunny, and not much for breeze. It was actually very pretty here.
I decided to vacuum the collection of dead bugs and cobwebs before bringing my things in to the trailer. Good thing, too--the heavy rains had come in onto one of the beds, which had been moved up against the wall, and was wet. Ugh. And as I moved the bed away from the wall, the plastic had shifted and had actually collected a puddle of water on the floor! Got that cleaned up, wiped the mildew from the floor, then used a lysol wipe to help prevent more growth.
The mattress, and foam layer, have both been out in the sun. One is dry, the other is still pretty wet. The box spring was also a little wet, and the fan is on in there moving air around. It should be dried out by tomorrow.
I've had a shower, and a light supper. The loons were "trilling" a while ago.
So Awesome.
Tomorrow I'll try to stay cool...
Thank you for reading. Hugs.
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