Just Utensils

Just looked at LJ's blog. WOW, what a treat to see the wonderful pastry pics. Feel I am remiss that mine only shows weather conditions, garden utensils, flowers, dogs, trees...

Mass yesterday evening, slept in this AM, picked up the newspaper, and enjoying the quiet inside day w/the "boys" while it rains/mists outside. Plan on spending the day inside, reading, listening to radio, and Ipod most of the day. Also, going to look through some recipes---thanks LJ!

The "boys" must have had glue added to their grooming shampoo or I need some dog repellent spray. They are sticking so close to me---can't move, sit, stand, breathe without having them stuck to me. They miss all that chair time with their buddy.

Enjoy your the rest of your weekend, stay healthy, be safe, and keep in touch.

Love,

Mom

Mist in the Air

Mist in the air, 48 degrees, hmmmmm---could be snow---maybe/maybe not. Who knows this is KS. Have all the rocks/leaves spread/tools put up. Went to Mass this AM, had breakfast with a friend, stopped to get a news paper, and trying to work up interest to pick up my office. Have accumulated lots of paperwork and put it all on the office desk. Just need to sort, shred, and file. May read a little before getting started.

The "boys" look great. They were so good on the way to and from the groomer yesterday. Love these surprises---just when I diss them they prove me wrong. Plan to keep them short groomed all year long. May even plan to start the walks again. Will start (after Thanksgiving) with Rowdy then add a dog a month. Buster acts like he can't jump up in the chair and Spencer still favors his left leg. They will have to show me they are more physically able to meet the task at hand (or paw) before I tackle taking all of them on walks.

Stay healthy this weekend, be safe, and keep in touch.

Love,

Mom

Mom's Day Off

Back from Mass---off to the groomer with 3 psycho dogs. They shudder, whine, tremble, and put up such a fuss all the way to the groomer. It puts me on a real guilt trip. Will have about 2 to 3 hours alone. Plan to run errands.

The weather is beautiful, already 59 degrees, no wind...Somehow, not looking forward to snow (just for today).

Stay healthy, be safe, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom

Just in Time

Surprise, surprise, surprise---guess what's in the forecast? Yep, SNOW (possibly) . Was excited to read the online paper this AM to see the news. Now, it may not stick to the ground, may not last long, but it will be snow. Have already Rain-Xed my windshield, have all my snow equipment and am ready!!!

Yesterday's weather was great, no wind, upper 60's. Swept the house then worked out in the yard rest of the day between UPS deliveries. Spread leaves, moved more rocks on east side of house to form the path. Thinking I need to make a trip to Augusta to get more rocks. Will also talk w/Keith and Becky about more getting more leaves. The leaves make a perfect layer for the foundation of the path. Supposed to be windy today so finished spreading the leaves in the dark last night to avoid having them blow all over me today.

Mass this AM at the Cathedral, run errands, then to a movie w/a friend this afternoon. Hope your day is productive--stay heathy, be safe, and keep in touch.

Love, Mom

Last addendum for the day

Had to share:---Guess who just came to my door?--this time UPS not FedEx. Two packages left on the porch (am sure they have more snow prevention equipment in them) but please note the personal message on the outside of the top box (double click of course and Kurt do not respond asking who the heck eats sweet potatoes) and the bottom one has what appears to be the beginning of a smiley face. Will open the boxes and have more info tomorrow. Promise no more addendums today (that should bring what appears to be happy faces to all of you).

Love, Mom

Another Addendum

Okay---deer are out in the back field, squirrels are running all over the field, sky is full of geese, lots of signs there should be some snow. I am not going to break my arm just to get snow but hear that is the answer for a sure blizzard. (Definitely double click to see the deer--there are 2, one is hidden behind the tree. If you cannot see the deer--then just check out the tattered birdfeeder)

Later,
Mom

Ready for snow

Have taken care of the snow in KS this winter---In addition to the snow blower, ice melt broadcaster, heavy duty outside electrical cord, cord reel---also have added a new car window ice scraper, Rainex window cleaner/water repellent spray, new snow shovel (16" blade), and 20 lbs of snow melt----have two ways of looking at this---1) Will be ready when it snows...2) Will provide amusement to all of you when there is no snow this winter and I have a garage full of new and unused snow equipment. Also have 2 ricks of firewood. Now, I ask myself---Have I missed winter?---where is it?---It is still warm here. I just want to be self sufficient and prepared and plead--please dear God bring some winter so I can use all this stuff. Should be an interesting winter here on the farm.

Father Jerome is attending a 2 day conference so am going to Mass at the Cathedral today and tomorrow. Love the quietness of the Cathedral. Plan to stop by St Pat's to volunteer at the rectory, come home--spread more leaves, then work in the garage trying to find storage places for all of the snow equipment.

Please stay healthy, safe, and keep in touch.

Love,

Mom