On the Go

Just got back from Mass, volunteering at the rectory, and running an errand. Really got a lot done yesterday---spreading out more top soil, moving more plants/rocks, mowed the lawn, and watered plants.

Planning emptying and cleaning out all the flower pots this week for winter storage. A good stay in the house day---It is overcast and windy. Might bring firewood in.

Have most of winter maintainance completed:-Fireplace/chimney sweep done, AC/Htg Fall check up completed yesterday, exterminator coming on Friday for Fall check to spray for bugs, crickets, spiders, etc. Getting ready to close down for winter. Still thinking/planning of winter projects--daily Mass, volunteering at rectory, working every 3rd Thursday noon for the Lord's Diner, driving a friend to MD appts, baking/trying new recipes, reading, listening to stereo/Ipod, sorting through plant catalogs to get planting ideas for next year. Oh, it just goes on and on the amount of tasks of nothing I can do to stay distracted---It seems to be working.

Task for you---to stay healthy, be safe, and keep in touch.

Love,

Mom

Cool Days

Forty degrees this AM. Busy day planned: Off to Mass, volunteer at the rectory for an hour, dentist appt for cleaning, then home to move more rocks/plants.

Got a lot accomplished yesterday, hope my trash men will not develop hernias emptying my trash---that is if I can pull the trash container to the curb---cleaned out canned goods and disposed of outdated food---what a shame---plan to buy only what I need and not stock up on sales. Note the reorganized cabinet. The "boys" loved it as I was on the floor and crawling back and forth across the floor shuffling cans from one cabinet to the other. Can tell you are all looking forward to retirement so you too can do trivial silly things like this. Have more to clean out if there are any offers to help---This does keep me off the streets.

All you must do today is stay safe, keep healthy, and be in touch.

Love,

Mom

Trivia

Fall, Mass, run errands, work in yard (mow/edge/move more rocks), bring in firewood, rearrange a kitchen cabinet, mess with the "boys"----this is what I am about today---must get to it--get it done before sunset, reading, and sleeping.

To you--stay healthy, be safe, keep in touch, get in your cars, and come join in my fun.

Love, Mom

More Fall

More Fall---more to do--loving doing it so will sign off and begin doing it.

Love,

Mom

Stuff

Lots to do today. Been to Mass, store, plan to move more rocks, plants, and enjoy the crisp sunny day.

You stay healthy, safe, keep in touch and have a great fall weekend.

Love, Mom

Tough Day

Went to retina specialist for check up this AM. Had my eyes dilated at 9:00am and am still not seeing well---everything is real bright and glaring. My check up went well--"retina's are stable" and followup appt will be scheduled in 2 years. They used to have a medication they would use to stop the dilatation process but it is no longer available---bummer.

The painters are here today and they needed another 3 gallons of paint---Brailled my way to Home Depot to get the paint. Glad to be back home (safely).

Stay healthy, safe, and keep in touch.
Love,
Mom

Busy Day

Back from Mass, ran errands, gassed up/washed the car, picked up a little around the house and plan to attend a Master Gardener, 1:00pm to 4:00pm session on shrubs/ornamental grasses. Have 3-1/2 days basic training to attend to keep up MG status (as well as other hours during the year).

Thanksgiving Plans: The VA group has confirmed, the MN member will also attend but will not rely on the VA motorist to stop by and pick her up after the last "missed" trip. Will be great to have Thanksgiving here again. All are invited---hoping to hear from CA, CO, NJ, NY, TX families. The KS group is mandatory---I know where you live and will do a drive by pick up. All kidding aside, let's all think about getting together for that week/weekend.

The Crepe Myrtle in the front is drooping from the weight of all the blooms. Think this is one of its longest blooming seasons. The pic does not do justice to the brilliant color. It has been a wonderful year for all the flowers. Have enjoyed working in them and staying busy. Have to give God credit for their beauty and keeping me busy---remember, I could be at your homes bugging you to pieces---that should bring for a big thank you to God from all of you.

Love all of you, wish you good health, safe keeping, and hope you will all stay in touch.

Mom