It's Saurday - No It's Friday

8/31/2018

It really does feel like a Saturday. But, in reality it's Friday and a long weekend to boot!

Offices will close early, and/or people have taken this day off to extend their days off.

After breakfast this morning, Jeff and I watched the move "As Good As It Gets" with Jack Nicholson. Pretty nice way to start a day. Okay, watching a movie early in the morning, is a "slough" move.  However, it was fun and relaxing.

I'm not sleeping too well in the recliner, so there is likely a nap in my future! And, after the girls have been outside for their morning safeguard duties, they are also ready to settle down. 

As we move into September, Jeff and I review our annual "contract".  Our anniversary is on the 21st, and it will be our 44th anniversary. This hasn't been our best year, in terms of in sickness and health. I had one eye fixed, some back surgery and last, and I hope it really is the last - a broken wing!
 
We don't exchange gifts on our anniversary. We really don't need anything. But, wants is in a whole new category!

I know I try Jeff's patience, practically every day. I'm like a dog with a bone.  I have a tendency to pick something to worry about, and then unfortunately, "some" nagging occurs. Jeff will answer my questions, but since I don't remember what he said, I ask the question over and over.

We've had yet another arborist (sp) come out and look at our Pin Oak tree.  Conclusion: the tree is under stress.  I didn't know that trees can suffer  from stress, but apparently they can. And, there are many reasons causing stress.  Jeff and I don't know very much about trees, but it does appear to us that the tree may be dying. We have branches on one side of the tree that are definitely dead. We want to work with a professional, to try and get the tree healthy. To replace a 32 year old oak tree, would cost a looooot of money. So far the two companies who have come to look at the tree agree that the tree is not healthy.  And, yet the only options we have heard about is to fertilize the tree and cut off the dead branches.  Somehow, putting fertilizer around the tree, doesn't seem to me anyway, much of a solution.

I hope all my friends who are still working, get to go home early.

P 

Happenings

8/30/2018

Yesterday, the landscape folks were back out to grind down a few stumps. With the right tools, the job doesn't take too long. I did feel sorry for the workers, because it was super hot outside. You know that when you are in the house with a/c, it's hard to believe it's hot outside.  Ah, but then you open the front door, and it feels like the fires of hell.  Quick, get back inside! I'm like the witch in "Wizard of Oz", who just melted away. That would, of course, be one way to diet, but I don't recommend it.

Okay, the day progresses. Stacey called and asked if she and Benjamin could come and visit. I don't get many - or truthfully - any visits. So, I was thrilled that they were coming to the house.

I had sent Stacey a copy of an art project, that involves wrapping toilet paper in cloth to make a pumpkin. This, of course, means that you definitely have to buy more toilet paper, for it's normal purpose.

Here are the directions for making these pumpkins, if you want to give it a try:

 Place the toilet paper roll in the middle of the fabric. Wrap the edges of the fabric up and into the toilet paper roll. Repeat until all of the fabric is tucked in. The fabric will hold itself in place!

Add cinnamon sticks or twigs/branches

Stick in a couple green leaves, if you want. I wanted to include a picture, but I'm occasionally, or always picture challenged!  Sometimes, you just can't teach an old dog - or woman!

My visit with Stacey and Benjamin was a nice long one. After our "arts and crafts" session, I played the last episode of "Bachelor in Paradise". The show should be called "Kiss and Tell". The men and women on the show, kiss somebody (apparently, a requirement), and then immediately turn around and confess to somebody else. And, then the whole circle begins again. They are looking for "love", but if that's the goal, then, in my humble opinion", should stick with one person. I am, a "bit" old fashioned I know.  And, of course, what we don't see is left to your imagination.

My blog is doing something wonky, but I'm not sure how to fix it. Apparently, I am challenged in more than one area! 

I didn't sleep well last night, and that tends to leave me cranky. So, what will probably happen this afternoon, I'll get in my recliner, find some mind numbing show, and drift off. Likely, with Daisy in my lap! Newer technology just doesn't "click" with me.

I'm to close for now, because I can't stand the large blank areas that I'm seeing - I don't know how to fix them. Maybe, when my readers, read my blog the blank spaces will be gone.

Enjoy your day.


P