We made it through the week and now the weekend is here and so is Spring Break! I know of folks heading to the beach, NYC, and other points of interest. We are just planning on not planning anything right now. Maggie and I have talked about a shopping day. Also, I need to get the car aligned sometime next week. I think I'll pick a rainy day for that.
I'm headed to bed and I don't have to set the alarm for 9 days!!!
Friday, March 27, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
How much longer?
The count is on...how many more school hours until Spring Break? I honestly think the teachers are more excited about our 'child-free week' than the kids ever thought about being. The joy of not having to set the alarm clock, getting to drink a cup or two of morning coffee on the front porch watching the birds or in front of the computer, not having any schedule to keep.....this is just a tease for Summer vacation and then RETIREMENT-I hope.
I know we can make it through the rest of today and tomorrow and then...... ahhhh, 9 days of R and R. Wanna come and join me for coffee on the porch one morning? You can bring the Pal's biscuits.
I know we can make it through the rest of today and tomorrow and then...... ahhhh, 9 days of R and R. Wanna come and join me for coffee on the porch one morning? You can bring the Pal's biscuits.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Lambs' Names
The twin lambs are named after a set of Andrew's maternal great-grandparents....
Maude and Wayman! Mighty fine names!!
Maude and Wayman! Mighty fine names!!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Twin Lambs
Maggie and I were fortunate tonight to see twin lambs less than an hour old. I have never been witness to seeing lambs so new.
How amazing to watch the mother, Shy, let them stand on their own four feet, stumble, fall and get up again with their little tails swishing back and forth. The male seemed to be tired and he piled up on the hay while the little feisty girl wanted to eat. Believe you me, it was well worth crossing the electric fence in the rain and trudging through the mud and muck to the 'sheep shed' to see a Spring miracle.
Thanks to Andrew Price for letting us come and see the newest of his livestock. Now, I'm wondering just what he will name them. There were several name suggestions from his mom-Georgeanne, his dad-Jack, Maggie, and of course, me. I'm sure Andrew will do just fine naming them and tending to his growing flock.
Hmmmm, I wonder if he'll name one after me?
How amazing to watch the mother, Shy, let them stand on their own four feet, stumble, fall and get up again with their little tails swishing back and forth. The male seemed to be tired and he piled up on the hay while the little feisty girl wanted to eat. Believe you me, it was well worth crossing the electric fence in the rain and trudging through the mud and muck to the 'sheep shed' to see a Spring miracle.
Thanks to Andrew Price for letting us come and see the newest of his livestock. Now, I'm wondering just what he will name them. There were several name suggestions from his mom-Georgeanne, his dad-Jack, Maggie, and of course, me. I'm sure Andrew will do just fine naming them and tending to his growing flock.
Hmmmm, I wonder if he'll name one after me?
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Spring Tease
This morning, Maggie and I were headed to Kingsport for her 8:30 orthodontist appointment. We were talking about how the past two days were so sunny and warm. This morning is cool and cloudy with a forecast that is saying a possibility of s-n-o-w on Friday. I told her that was the way it is here in these parts. We both agreed that we would not want to live where it is Winter or Summer 'all the time'. We love the changing of the seasons even if they do tease us.
Maggie said, "You know, you can even smell the changes..."
Maggie said, "You know, you can even smell the changes..."
Friday, March 6, 2009
Uncovered Story
I was just on Facebook chatting with Leigh Ann Waller Templeman, a dear next door neighbor/ childhood friend who now lives in Athens, GA. Wow, it still blows me away about the ease of communication with others.
As I was getting ready to log off, I noticed that a college friend had written on my wall. What he said, dusted off a long ago story that I thought nobody knew/remembered...His comment was, "Every time I go into a nice restaurant, I think of you shaking steak sauce all over that poor man!" Yes, I'm going to share it.
My birthday (Dec. 3) happened to fall on the day/night of the Morristown Christmas parade in which the Rogersville High School Marching Band was performing. I was in the flag corps. In celebration of my special day, Mom and Dad were going to come to the parade, pick me up afterwards and treat me to a special birthday supper @ Shoney's Restaurant-my pick.
(Remember--Shoney's was pretty close to 'upscale' dining at that time.) The plan worked.
We were seated and placed our order with the waitress. I had ordered a hamburger steak (yeh, boys--out on the town/no price limit that night!) and baked potato. I loved Heinz 57 sauce and there was none on our table when our food arrived. I proceeded to find a bottle on a table a few booths behind us. I went to retrieve it and commenced to shake the bottle to mix it well. Even though the lid was ON the bottle, it was NOT screwed on securely. While shaking the bottle, the lid came off unknown to me--of course, I was talking and not paying attention-- and when I got back to the table, Mom said, "Hannah, what is that...." at the same time I noticed I had drenched my LONG blond hair and my uniform with steak sauce. We summoned the waitress for napkins or towels to clean me up. When she brought them back to us, we heard the man across the way from us ask her, "Ma'am, could I please have a rag, too?" My heavens, I had marinated him! Needless to say, I was humiliated. Thank heavens, he was very nice man. I apologized over and over. He was so kind and knew it was totally accidental. He even refused to take money for the cleaning bill for his clothes or a reimbursement for his clothes. I think he even felt sorry for me. That was a birthday supper I'll always remember.
I have remembered to check the lids of all bottles before I shake them since that night @ Shoney's.
As I was getting ready to log off, I noticed that a college friend had written on my wall. What he said, dusted off a long ago story that I thought nobody knew/remembered...His comment was, "Every time I go into a nice restaurant, I think of you shaking steak sauce all over that poor man!" Yes, I'm going to share it.
My birthday (Dec. 3) happened to fall on the day/night of the Morristown Christmas parade in which the Rogersville High School Marching Band was performing. I was in the flag corps. In celebration of my special day, Mom and Dad were going to come to the parade, pick me up afterwards and treat me to a special birthday supper @ Shoney's Restaurant-my pick.
(Remember--Shoney's was pretty close to 'upscale' dining at that time.) The plan worked.
We were seated and placed our order with the waitress. I had ordered a hamburger steak (yeh, boys--out on the town/no price limit that night!) and baked potato. I loved Heinz 57 sauce and there was none on our table when our food arrived. I proceeded to find a bottle on a table a few booths behind us. I went to retrieve it and commenced to shake the bottle to mix it well. Even though the lid was ON the bottle, it was NOT screwed on securely. While shaking the bottle, the lid came off unknown to me--of course, I was talking and not paying attention-- and when I got back to the table, Mom said, "Hannah, what is that...." at the same time I noticed I had drenched my LONG blond hair and my uniform with steak sauce. We summoned the waitress for napkins or towels to clean me up. When she brought them back to us, we heard the man across the way from us ask her, "Ma'am, could I please have a rag, too?" My heavens, I had marinated him! Needless to say, I was humiliated. Thank heavens, he was very nice man. I apologized over and over. He was so kind and knew it was totally accidental. He even refused to take money for the cleaning bill for his clothes or a reimbursement for his clothes. I think he even felt sorry for me. That was a birthday supper I'll always remember.
I have remembered to check the lids of all bottles before I shake them since that night @ Shoney's.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
At Home-Again
Maggie and I just got back from the doctor and getting her antibiotic filled. Yep, she's got the CRUD--that's what he called it, too. He was glad we came when we did. He said many folks are waiting until they are very sick to come to the dr. I'm glad we've caught it in time.
What a beautiful day! She wanted to stay out and drive. I would have loved to also, but I told her that all we needed was for somebody important to see us and 'tell on us'....so, we came on home. She's piled up on the couch. I'm ready to pile up in the recliner for my afternoon beauty nap. Now, you know one of my beauty secrets! LOL LOL
Till next time....
What a beautiful day! She wanted to stay out and drive. I would have loved to also, but I told her that all we needed was for somebody important to see us and 'tell on us'....so, we came on home. She's piled up on the couch. I'm ready to pile up in the recliner for my afternoon beauty nap. Now, you know one of my beauty secrets! LOL LOL
Till next time....
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
At Home
My girl is puny again today...what's up with this?! I was fortunate to find a sub and someone to do my breakfast duty this morning. Hopefully, Maggie's ailment will be short lived.
Last night I fiddled with my printer/scanner (Canon PIXMA MP130--how's that for knowing what I've got!) that I've had for 3 years and never used. Of course the software and instruction book are nowhere to be found. (Of course, eventually in this millennium they will resurface.) With the help of my computer doctor, Mark, I was able to download the software but I've still got glitches. I'll call the 'real' Canon Help today. While talking with Mark last night, I told him how nice it was to have someone well versed in the English language that I could understand and he could understand me. LOL
I look forward to getting it set up so that I can scan more pics. I used Guerry's computer last time...This blog stuff is so much fun. I guess I have to 'blame' Mary Ann, Pam and Angie for leading me down Blog Boulevard!!!! Stay with me girls and hang tight....I feel blessed to be in such good company.
Last night I fiddled with my printer/scanner (Canon PIXMA MP130--how's that for knowing what I've got!) that I've had for 3 years and never used. Of course the software and instruction book are nowhere to be found. (Of course, eventually in this millennium they will resurface.) With the help of my computer doctor, Mark, I was able to download the software but I've still got glitches. I'll call the 'real' Canon Help today. While talking with Mark last night, I told him how nice it was to have someone well versed in the English language that I could understand and he could understand me. LOL
I look forward to getting it set up so that I can scan more pics. I used Guerry's computer last time...This blog stuff is so much fun. I guess I have to 'blame' Mary Ann, Pam and Angie for leading me down Blog Boulevard!!!! Stay with me girls and hang tight....I feel blessed to be in such good company.
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