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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

And I’m………

just not sure exactly how I broke my glasses in two when I was cleaning them on Monday night.  We were at the doctor’s office and I had used the sink to clean them as the lenses were really dirty and then as I was drying them off they just snapped right in two!!  Go figure.  So I had to get some scotch tape (as that is all they had) and try to tape them together so that I could drive home.  The ladies in the office and sweet hubby were having a laugh at my nerdy appearance.  They held together pretty well till we were leaving the grocery store after getting prescriptions - then they fell apart as I was driving through the parking lot.  Had to stop quickly and stick them back together - they held till we made it home.  Sweet hubby put them together with super glue so that I could at least be able to wear them to drive.
Early this morning found us heading to the glasses place to get some new ones.  Picked them out with help from the ladies in that office (and sweet hubby) and they will be ready by Friday - Saturday at the latest.  A new color and style I will have!!

Sunday, June 22, 2008

I know…………

I know, I’ve been missing for a bit.  Sorry about that.
Sweet hubby got a blood clot in his leg so he has been basically confined to the house and when he isn’t sleeping, I am his entertainment.
On top of that, my father got ill again so we had to venture up to his place and take him to his doctor even though a certain someone was
supposed to still be staying in bed with his leg elevated.
And with my father being sick that means even more laundry with lots and lots of hot water and bleach.

The little one is flying to New York this week to spend 10 days with her friends and also seeing her sister.  I know of at least one trip planned for going into the city and seeing where her sister works and then spending the day in the fashion district.  Ah, to be young and have lots of free time on your hands.

We have a small strawberry plant in one of those strawberry pots that is doing so-so.  Every time we think that we are going to have a few berries to try some bird or squirrel comes along and steals them before they are fully ripe.  Hopefully I can post a picture of some of our plants on here soon.

Just thought that I’d catch ya up on what is going on over our way.

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Happy Father’s Day

Found this in Dear Abby and wanted to share it.

Not Her Father
Hey, it’s really not “your day”.
I just don’t know what else to say
Because, you see, you’re just a “step”,
You’re not her dad - you’re just a “rep”,
A stand-in really, rest assured
You’re only there to be endured.

Oh! Unless she needs a ride,
Or someone there to take her side,
And please have money you can lend;
‘Cause that’s when you will have a friend.

She’s NOT your daughter, though be clear;
You’re not her dad, just someone here.

There’s really lots for you to do;
And you get all the “good jobs”, too;
You get to worry when she’s late,
Pick her up from her late date,
Comfort her when she’s in tears,
And try to calm her teenage fears.

And you will get to love her, too,
Even though she won’t love you.
You’ll get to care for her each day,
And see my daughter doesn’t stray
From rules that you will get to make --
She won’t admit they’re for her sake!

She thinks stepdads just aren’t “fun”,
You’re just as boring as her mom.
You’re only there (you must concede)
To see that she’s got all she needs!
Father’s Day? Nah, she won’t bother
Thanking you - you’re not her father!

So let me do it in her stead,
As I have done since we were wed.
Thanks for all the things you do,
And all you are - I love you, too.
Happy Father’s Day.

by Lesley Stitt, Ontario

There was a time I could’ve written something like this about my own sweet hubby, but my girls have started surprising him over the years by treating him more and more like the dad that he has always tried to be for them!!  Love ya, honey!

Friday, June 06, 2008

I now KNOW who to vote for!!!

I have found my candidate via YouTube.
Don’t think that I am kidding.  I was just surfing around to see what I could find out that was new, fun or interesting to share and here is what I found.
The best candidate of who is left in the running.

Why has the majority of the media kept him under wraps??  He has been in debates, been on CNN, Larry King, Bill Maher, to name a few but I never heard about him watching the regular news or the last few debates.  I would’ve enjoyed listening to him more than listening to Obama and Hillary trade insults and McCain making me think that I am staring again at Bush.  He is really refreshing and very intelligent and also, understands how the government is SUPPOSED to work.  God Bless Him!!

This video is 8:44 minutes long and you need to really listen to it - it blows you away.  This is no junior senator or 4 more years of the same, this is someone that the people can get behind.

And if you would like to watch another one about his views on inflation and what is really happening with inflation, and our currency and how it effects our very lives than watch this video.

It makes sense and it is not what one typically hears from one in our government.  Watch them both - give them lots of thought - Thanks!

Check out http://www.ronpaul2008.com

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Oh Bother………

Here I go again - getting out of the habit of writing on the blog on a semi-regular basis!!

Really been busy with graduations, grad parties, birthday parties and geez Louise two more Saturdays and it will be Father’s Day.............  and what are we going to do for the guys????

Been talking with two different friends about the places they want to move to and what they are looking at - one has even been bidding on a house. Now the house has a really bad leak in the roof and they would have to repair that, the inside of the attic, and the wall of the room below - not sure at this point how much that would cost them and if that plus what they are bidding on the house would really be worth the money.  I told them with so many foreclosed homes on the market (that is what they are bidding on) that maybe they should just keep looking.  I’ve seen quite a few that are in better shape.

The other friends are looking for something to rent.  Something with 2 or 3 bedrooms, a basement and at least a bath and a half.  Little bit easier to help these folks look - seems I have a knack for burying my nose in newsprint for a decent amount of the day.  Ask my family - I read the newspapers, cut out articles and coupons all while watching the news and sitcoms.  (They forgot all the foodie shows that I watch, and I am NOT going to remind them!!)

Found out today that the old Craftsman guarantee works on the clothes that carry that label.  My father had a pair of overalls that were losing those metal thingies on the end of the straps and they wouldn’t stay on so he took those back today and the store gave him a brand new pair - no charge!!  You have up to two years to exchange your item for one of the same.  Thought that, that was pretty cool so wanted to share it with you.

Other than that small blurb - nothing to terribly exciting has been going on.
With that said, am heading up to bed and taking a look at the TV before lights out.

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