December 16, 2017

Saturday

Tom and John went to Home Depot early this morning. I made breakfast for everyone when they got back, bacon and eggs. They worked downstairs all day, putting in a new door in Tom's workshop and insulation and paneling in the other room. 

I put supper in the crockpot, and Mom and I worked on a Christmas present for somebody; I can't say. :0) Later I made a salad and finished supper. We ate and then Mom and I finished our project while Tom and Eric watched hockey. I talked to Stacey on the phone, wrapped 2 presents, and went to bed. 

December 15, 2017

Friday

This morning my cousin, Eric, and I went for short walk. I showed him some of the damage. Susan's house has been demolished; it's gone. I hope they get a FEMA trailer soon. They are staying in a friend's house but they will be coming back in January. 

I did school with Charlie for most of the day. I did a little algebra, dropped Tommy off at church to work for the movie night, and then went to Winn Dixie. I made supper while putting the groceries away. We had chicken and biscuits and gravy. I made brownies later too. We watched a few Carol Burnett skits on YouTube. 

I did a math test with Tommy, and then we finished a lesson. I did dishes. 

I think Tom and Eric got a lot of work done downstairs. I didn't take a peek to see but they might have the sliding glass door in. I think tomorrow he might put up some paneling. Cross your fingers. 

December 14, 2017

Thursday

Charlie and I had fiddle lessons this morning. I didn't practice once all week. :0( Charlie did though. 

The boys did school and I cleaned the porch and went through all my plants. I had put a Christmas cactus on the table downstairs and the deer ate most of it. I should have known better. 

When Garrett got home he and Tommy took the bunk beds apart in their room and I cleaned and changed the bedding. I washed the floor. Tom fixed and painted the ceilings where we had water damage in both the boys' rooms and in the living room. He also put up the new bamboo blinds in our bedroom. He didn't like doing that though. The blinds that is. 

My mom and my cousin Eric got here after dark. They were delayed four hours in traffic from an accident on US 1.

We visited for a while, then ordered take-out from Bucktooth Rooster. 

December 9, 2017

Saturday

Yesterday (Friday)  we had our kid's fiddle jam at the church. On our way home we stopped at Artists in Paradise so I could put labels on my towels. Then I took Tommy and Charlie to Coco's for lunch.  Tom and John roofed all week and finished today. To celebrate that and my birthday we went out with John and Rita to Home Depot and the Hurricane. Roberto's band was playing. We had wings and pizza. When Tom was paying for our food a man asked me to dance. It was sweet but funny. I haven't danced in 30 years. 

Also, the band boys ran into a snow storm driving to their Atlanta gig. It was cancelled and they were blessed to get a hotel room and stay off the road for the night. They took some pics and made some fun videos. 

(Saturday) We were on our way out for breakfast this morning when we remembered that there was a give-away of free furniture at the old prison. So we went by to check it out. It was all from time shares or condos somewhere. It had all been unloaded outside and as we walked over to the furniture it started pouring. We ran back to the minivan but then decided to go look at stuff in the rain, since we were already wet. They were trying to cover everything with tarps. We ended up getting four rattan chairs, a matching couch, and four chairs for the kitchen table. We were soaked. Tom made two trips and John went with him on the second trip. 

We changed to dry clothes and went out for breakfast at Coco's with John. Charlie went to a friend's house all day. I started cleaning Charlie's room and closet. At 3 o'clock Tommy and I went to Kim's. Kim and I set up a new bin and screen for ice dying and we dyed the next batch of yarn. I came back home and worked till 8 PM in Charlie's room while also doing laundry. Tom started to fix the ceiling in Tommy's room. I ended up with two bags of garbage and one big bin for Ed and Ben to take to Nashville. They never moved all their stuff out. 

Tom watched hockey and I put decorations on the tree. I did a few rows of knitting before going to bed. 

December 7, 2017

Thursday

My birthday was Tuesday. I shouldn't have let it happen, but somehow I ended up doing dreaded paperwork that had been piling up on the kitchen table. The worst thing was many health insurance envelopes. If this, do that. Send this form. Deadlines. So confusing. Do we have this, or that? I thought we had this. I don't understand. And I was trying to do school. Charlie needed a ride to swimming. Tom was roofing. I had a Christmas party to go to and needed to bring a dish to share, so I had to go to the store to buy ingredients, and then make it, which I did. Kim said she'd go to the party with me, and Doug decided to be our driver. Tom took Charlie to swimming and we went to the party. But I thought it was at Artists in Paradise and it wasn't. We got there and there was just one girl there getting ready to close the shop. She made a few texts and found out where the party was. It was  a half hour away and we didn't feel like going that far. Instead we went to Bucktooth Rooster and had my birthday dinner. Tom wasn't back from swimming with Charlie yet so we ordered take out for him and met him at Kim's later. We hung out for a while. It ended up being a nice evening. Rob stopped by our house with gifts but we weren't home. Sad about that. Sorry Rob. 

Wednesday I tutored algebra and we did school. I moved some furniture around in the living room and put the tree up. I need to get rid of some stuff. We have no room. I couldn't find the Christmas tree lights. Either I threw them away last year because half of them didn't work, or Irma took them into the mangroves. That's where the tree I bought last year went. 

Charlie and I took a short walk. Some guy let his dogs run out into the road at us. Not fun. One was huge like a St. Bernard. Then we went to church for supper and Bible Study. On the way home we stopped at CVS and I bought new lights for the tree.  Tommy and I did algebra for a while. We were getting confused again, triangles, sines. cosines, and tangents. And one rate/time/distance problem. Poor me. 

Today, Thursday, school. And fiddle lessons. Skype chose to not work today and we had to do our lessons with FaceTime on my phone. I messed with it afterwards and I think it will work next week. Grrrrr.  I put the lights on the tree and called the guy who signed us up for our health insurance for help. I think we figured out a few things. They were sending me mail for things we already did, and the kids were signed up for Blue Cross with us, but first they have to be turned down for Medicaid, and then they would be added to our plan. We don't want Medicaid. No one down here takes it. 

I took Charlie to swimming. Then dropped him at youth group. Came home and made a frozen pizza.  I had salad already made in the fridge but we didn't eat it. I did math till I was falling asleep. But of course getting ready for bed cured me of my drowsiness. I had Tommy take out the garbage cans and empty the dishwasher. Charlie took some cardboard downstairs for the recyclable bin and then did his math homework. I loaded the dishwasher and took down two more bags of garbage. And then I finally went to bed (and wrote this).

December 4, 2017

Monday

Yesterday we went to church. Charlie and I went for a swim at Deb's and we got to visit with Deb a little bit. Then I took Charlie to Boyscouts. There was a meeting for parents too so I stayed.  We ended before the boys so I was able to get some groceries and then go back and pick up Charlie. I made stuffed peppers for supper. Tom worked on the roof all day till about 8 at night. He had lights up there. 

This morning I went walking and made yogurt with coconut milk.  I got the boys started in their online classes and then met Kim at the studio. We wound the yarn for my next project. I stopped at Winn Dixie on my way home and saw Donna,  my favorite cashier. I made lunch, did dishes, and set Charlie up for his art class. Kim and Doug stopped in with the boys. Then I had to take Charlie to swimming because Tom was working on the roof all day again. When we got back from swimming (three hours later- I don't have time for this) Tommy and I went over three lessons of algebra that we were both getting confused on. Tom came in and I fed him supper (leftovers from last night). I tried doing an algebra lesson but only got 6 problems done before I ran ran out of energy. I quickly did dishes and retired to my room to hide under the covers. Paperwork has been piling up on the kitchen table and I want to run away. Having a hard time planning my day tomorrow. 

December 1, 2017

Friday

Yesterday Charlie and I started back with our fiddle lessons. We did math and literature and then I went to work at Artists in Paradise. After that I picked up charlie and dropped him at youth group, then went to Winn Dixie for salad fixings. I went to Kim's, made salad, and we ate. Then I went back to church and picked up Charlie. When I got home I made a salad for Tom and Jonathan. Rob stopped in and watched some hockey with Tom. Charlie, Jonathan, and I made some art designs on paper with shaving cream and food color. I'm using it for tags on the things I make. 

This morning I took some things over to Deb's house that she ordered. I forgot to do it yesterday. We did school all day. Even while I ate my supper I was watching an archive of Charlie's missed art class from Wednesday. I went to the bank and before I made supper I took a short walk. I helped Tommy with homework after supper. Garrett stopped in so we chatted a little bit. 

November 29, 2017

Wednesday

When we got to John's house last night Charlie had some homework to finish. It was calligraphy for his art class. All he had to do was to copy the alphabet, upper and lower case. He acted like he was 7 years old, crying and complaining the whole time. 

John lives in a condo on the water. It's so peaceful. With the breeze and the sounds of the water I could sit on his porch all day. We went out for breakfast, then John dropped off charlie and I at his place and Tom went with John to help him move some tools from his shop into storage. Meanwhile, Charlie did an online class and I sat on the porch knitting. I finished Angelica's sweater while we drove yesterday. 

We drove five hours home. Made it to Big Pine at five o'clock. We went to church for supper and Bible study. Jonathan came over and he and the boys got Chinese. I went through the mail and unpacked my stuff before going to bed.  

November 28, 2017

Tuesday

On Sunday we watched church on our phones and then went to the boys' house. I brought food and made us all chili. I helped the boys pack a little while Tom and Bobby went to pick up the Uhaul truck. When they got back Tom took me back to TJ's house to babysit. TJ  went to work and Angelica went to a jam. Tom rode with TJ, who dropped him off somewhere and the boys picked him up so he could help load the Uhaul. 

Monday we went to their new house for an orientation and then went to the old house to finish loading a few things and to load the baby grand piano into the black trailer. Then we all headed to the new place. Ed and Kurt were driving Emma's car. While they were in some great conversation they started following the wrong truck. Bob was following them. So we got to the house and were wondering where they were. Ed said the truck they were following turned into a warehouse and they thought, "What's Dad doing here?" Then they realized what they had done. Luckily they hadn't gone too far out of the way. 

We cleaned and unloaded. Unpacked some stuff. Tom and Bob took the truck back. The boys put beds together. The Xfinity guy came and hooked up the internet. Tom and I went and picked up Jets pizza. Angelica brought the kids over to eat with us and check out the new house. Tom and I rode home with Angelica. The kids took baths and went to bed. 

Tuesday

Today was supposed to be Jake and Callie's first day of school but they both woke up with sore throats so they didn't go. Tom and I loaded up the minivan, gave goodbye hugs, and headed to the boy's house, which is just 2 1/2 miles from TJ's. We had to pick up Charlie and return their house key. We said goodbye to Ed and started heading south.

We left at 8 am and we have about 2 hours to go. We should arrive at Tom's friend, John's, at 10 PM where we will spend the night. :0) Very happy about that. When we get there Charlie has to do homework. Tomorrow we have about a 4 1/2 to 5 hour drive home. 

November 25, 2017

Saturday

This morning we hung out with the grandkids. I took a walk but didn't go too far because I didn't want to meet up with any dogs that weren't chained or behind a fence. Tom, Jake, and I went out for groceries and a car part. When we got home I sat outside knitting while Hazel played and Tom fixed the minivan. It was leaking transmission fluid. He also washed the van and played hockey with Jake in the garage. 

I made burritos for supper. TJ and Angelica had a gig. They practiced with some friends that joined them before they left. Violet and Hazel were sleeping but Violet woke up and woke Hazel up too. Jake was still up too when TJ and Angelica got home. Now Violet is having a hard time going back to sleep. 

The boys were supposed to start packing today. Tom rented a Uhaul for tomorrow so tomorrow we will go over and help them pack it. 

November 21, 2017

Tuesday

We slept at John's. It was luxurious to sleep in a bed and not the car. We also got to sit out on the balcony in the morning and watch the rain on the water. I even saw a rainbow. When we left we went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. Then drove all day to Murfreesboro, TN. We dropped Charlie off at the boys' house a little after midnight, then went to TJ's about 1 AM. It's 32 degrees here. I'm in bed and my feet are just starting to warm up. I forgot to bring my alpaca socks that I knitted.  :0)

November 20, 2017

Monday

This morning I took care of paperwork and a few bills. Garrett had a ticket that he didn't take care of properly so I helped him out with that. I did math with Charlie. I was going to do math with Tommy but he took too long. 

I packed for myself and Charlie and packed a small cooler. Tom took Charlie to swimming and I put a few things in the car. When Tom got back he had decided that we would take the minivan, so I moved the stuff. Garrett stopped in for a few minutes.

 We left at 7 headed for Fort Pierce. It's about a 5 hour drive. We are staying at Tom's friend, John's house. Tomorrow we will finish the drive to Murfreesboro where we will stay for a week with the boys. 

November 16, 2017

Thursday

We did school. I felt very blah for the first half of the day, slow and lethargic, but eventually came out of it. Tom took Charlie to swimming and needed me to go with him so I could drive the "new" minivan home. I keep telling myself to be thankful but it's another old car. It's a 2004 with 67,000 miles. Something is better than nothing. A car is better than no car. 

On the way home we stopped at Kim's and gave Doug his truck back. He's been riding his bike to work and letting us use his truck for almost two weeks. Kim fed us supper and we went home. I corrected Charlie's math, did an algebra lesson, did the dishes, and went to bed. 

November 15, 2017

Wednesday

A few good things happened today. I washed the kitchen and living room floors.  tutored. I got to go out to lunch with Deb. Tom finally got his roof permit.

I went to a meeting at Artists in Paradise and then to church. We came home, Charlie finished his art homework, and we ate apple pie.

November 13, 2017

Monday

This morning I got the boys set up for their online classes and went walking. I took a different route so I could see more damage from the storm. I picked up over 30 nails in the street. 

After I showered I lost all my get up and go. I had to force myself to do math with Charlie. Then we went downstairs and sat outside while we read The Knights of the Round Table. Then Charlie had his art class and I started an algebra lesson. I made us all sandwiches for lunch. Then Tom wanted me to go with him to drop Charlie off at swimming and then we went to a look at a minivan. Tom bought it and will get it on Thursday. It's a 2004. 

Next we stopped at Home Depot. Then back to pick Charlie up from swimming. We stopped at Winn Dixie and picked up some frozen pizzas for supper. I was going to make a salad to go with it but didn't do it.  Kim, Doug, and the kids were here hanging out with Tommy when we got home. Kim did the dishes for me. :0) Thanks Kim!!

I've decided to move Tommy into the room with Charlie. My new vacuum cleaner came today so maybe tomorrow I can start tackling the bedrooms. 

I talked with Ed quite a bit today. They are looking for a new house to rent. I also tried to arrange a pick up for some furniture for TJ but it looks like it will have to wait till tomorrow. 

I did more math before I was too tired and went to bed. 

August 10, 2017

 

August 9, 2017

Wednesday

I packaged up some things for the band boys and did some cleaning. I met Kim at the studio at 10 and we finished setting up and started weaving. I was there for 4 hours and finished 3 towels. They're so pretty. I went home and put my swimsuit on. Then Charlie and I picked up Bob and we went to the beach. We stayed about 1 1/2 hours but there was a lot of seaweed and jellyfish so we went to my friend Deb's house and went swimming in her pool. It was perfect there, super quiet and relaxing. But after a little while we had to go back home. I fed Bob leftover spaghetti and made a salad for each of us.  I took Bob home then we went to church. 

After church we stopped at Winn Dixie for some frozen pizzas for Thursday's supper. 

 

August 6, 2017

Sunday

We went to church this morning. When we got home the battery on the van was fully charged so Jonathan took the charger off and the van started!! We were going to move it but I noticed that the rear driver's side tire looked flat. Turns out it was blown.  Garrett and Jonathan got the spare tire out but it's bad too. We are going to try the GMC spare tomorrow. Garrett cut a bunch of coconuts out of the tree.

The day sped by. Bobby stopped in after work and then he took Charlie to Boy Scouts. I picked him up and we both went to my class. We stopped at Winn Dixie on the way home for bread and milk. I sat around chatting with Jonathan for the rest of the evening. I had planned on practicing fiddle, and/or doing a lecture, or knitting, but didn't get to any of them. Oh well, there's always tomorrow. 

August 5, 2017

Saturday

I had a hard time deciding what to do today. I had a lot of things on my list. First, I stopped at Artists in Paradise and dropped off a stand for my flyer. Then I went to the studio and threaded heddles for two hours. I have about 15 minutes left to go on that job, then I will need Kim's help to wind the warp onto the back beam and then I can start weaving. 

I came home and made juice for lunch and did two lectures. I'm a little behind and trying to catch up. The electric company finally came and cut the branches out of the wires. It's the only tree I have in my yard. I kind of like it. 

I made baked potatoes and a mega veggie pasta salad for supper. Bobby came over for a little while. While I was doing studying my Spanish Fran stopped in and helped me hook up the trickle charger to the battery in he black van. Then I took my knitting and sat downstairs on the hammock chair for a while. I watered the plants on the porch. When I came in I did dishes and then knit a little more before going to bed. I wanted to practice fiddle but didn't. I have to fill out some paperwork for Tom too. I have to do it tomorrow. And my bookkeeping wasn't finished so I need to get back to that before I forget what I was doing. 

August 3, 2017

Thursday

I didn't sleep well and had a hard time getting up this morning, so I didn't go walking. I met Kim at the studio at 11:30 AM and she got me started threading the reed. It took me two hours. The colors are so pretty. I'm excited and nervous. I don't know how the towels will look until I start weaving. 

My piano student cancelled and that gave me time for bookkeeping. I did that for an hour and then took Charlie to swimming. Charlie listened to music on the way there and on the way back we listened to Tom Sawyer. While he had swim practice I sat in the heat and listened to a lecture and then knit.

I decided Thursdays are now pizza night. I think I'll make pizzas like I used to in the old days but today I picked it up on our way home from swimming. Bobby came over and ate a lot. I didn't count how many pieces but it was a lot. :0) Kim was going to come too but her kids were melting down so she decided not to. 

I did more bookkeeping and took care of the kitchen. I also cleaned the boys bathroom. No one has been cleaning it. I will have to do the tub another day though. 

I called the electric company about a week ago. There's a palm tree branch resting on the wires from the road to the house. It's weighing them down. If it gets too windy...I hope we don't lose power. Last year we lost power for about 12 hours and it was unbearable with no AC. Soooo, I just hope it's taken care of before there's a problem. I also need to hook up a battery charger to Tom's black van. It's dead. I've never done it before. Do you think YouTube will help me?

 

August 1, 2017

Tuesday

I went to Dean's and picked up Ed's mandolin that he is selling and took it to the Ship-it store. Then went to the bank, the Shell station for ice, and then to Kim's to dye yarn. But I had to go back to the Ship-it store and make sure the mando had insurance, and Kim needed carrots to make supper so I went to Winn Dixie and bought some. Then I went back to Kim's house and we had fun dyeing. 

I went home, listened to a lecture, and made supper. I took Charlie to swimming and knit while I waited. On the way home I called Tommy and told him to put dinner in the oven. He did it about 20-30 min after I told him so it wasn't ready by 7 when I wanted to eat. I made BBQ tofu and we ate that while the vegetables finished roasting in the oven. 

Charlie and I took a plate of food over to Bob's house and I ate with him there. We played with the cat a little and went home. I knit for an hour while watching "Downtown Abbey." I did dishes, read to Charlie, and went to bed. 

July 12, 2017

Thursday 

This morning Tom took me to my appointment with the Ophthemologist. It was at 8:15 am. I was thinking how neat it would be to have a woman doctor and it was. :0) She thinks it's an allergy that is bothering my eyes. I got a different prescription and have to go back in a week. 

Afterwards we went to Tim Hortons and then Tom dropped me of at JoAnne Fabrics, which was across the parking lot from Home Depot, and he went to Home Depot. He has been working on a hot tub. They should put a Joanns next to every Home Depot and everyone would be a lot happier. It started raining and then poured the whole time I was in the store. There ended up being some serious flooding around western New York. Anyways, it was so fun to go in there because I never get to go. 

We came home and I wrapped some presents for Rose's birthday party. I picked raspberries and beetles.  Mom made lasagna and an Italian Love Cake. Then she took my brother to a job interview near the airport. 

Darryl and Carol came up with the kids and we ate and had the birthday party. The kids swam even though the water was cold. I did dishes. It was a fun night. 

July 11, 2017

Tuesday

Tom took me out for breakfast in the town where we bought our first house this morning. It was our 31st anniversary. The bill was $18. It would have cost that much for 1 person in the Keys.  And Tom forgot $ so I had to pay. :0) Then we took a country drive on some of my favorite country roads. We drove by our first house and our second house. 

We got back to my mom's at noon and I picked raspberries and Japanese Beatles. I took a quick swim in the 73 degree pool (brrrr) and then we went to Anita's house. Rob Santagate met us there on his way to Michigan. We visited a little with TJ's family and then went out for Beef on Weck. Yum!!! 

When we got home Darryl and Carol were over with their family. I picked more raspberries and we watched a little TV. We ate raspberry pie and went to bed. 

July 2, 2017

Sunday

Tom, Charlie, and I went to Big Tree Wesleyan Church. Tj and his family went too. Afterwards we went to a Greek restaurant. Western NY has the best food!! Then we drove out to Evangola State Park for Tom's family reunion. There were a lot of people there and Tom got to visit with many of his cousins from across the country. Most of the time I just sat in the shelter with my sunglasses on. I played a little frisbee with Charlie.

The band had a gig at Shores Restaurant and we were going to meet them there, but we never made it. Tom was having too much fun with his cousins. Callie had stayed with us and at the end of the night we had to take her to Tom's sister Anita's house. We visited there for a couple hours and then went home to my mom's pretty late. It was a bad day for my eyes. I was pretty miserable. 

June 30, 2017

Friday

This morning I planned to finish packing and we planned on leaving for Buffalo at 10, but I woke up with pink eye. So I went to the doctor's and then Walgreens. We left at 11 AM. Tom drove and drove, and then drove some more, all the way to 26 in South Carolina. We drove through some intense downpours and lightning. Not fun. There were a few accidents and some stop and go traffic on 95. 

I drove on 26 till about a 1/2 hour south of Charlotte, NC. I was pretty stressed. Everybody passed me. :0) I drove 55-65 mph. I'm not sure how long I drove because I forgot to look at my watch. But at 1:30 AM I saw my chance to switch drivers, a rest area, and took it. 

It's 5 AM. We are hoping to meet up with the band south of Pittsburg where they are staying after their gig last night. Maybe have breakfast with them. The sky is starting to light up in the east. 

June 13, 2017

Tuesday 

Yesterday and today I got up at 7, woke up tommy and Charlie and we left at 8 for VBS. Tommy is working and he needed to be there early. I stayed the whole time and wove dish towels in Kim's studio. When it ended we went home and ate lunch. 

On Monday afternoon I took Charlie to swimming and Tommy babysat at Kim's. I sat in the car and did a lecture while Charlie was swimming. Afterwards we went to Mikki and Randy's for yummy meatloaf and potatoes. We also watched the race from Sunday. 

On Tuesday after VBS I made supper in the crockpot and then took Charlie to swimming. I got another lecture done. Bobby came over for supper. The boys watched tv and played games and I did a Spanish lesson. I have 20 lessons left. They are each 1 1/2 hours long. I don't know if I'll finish it. I don't have time to study. I'm going to keep doing it though and see how far I get. I'm trying to practice fiddle too and didn't practice yesterday or today.

June 10, 2017

Saturday

Crabs were everywhere today. They scared me many times as I was going to and from the car or into the screened in room. They were even in the street.

I did a lecture and a Spanish lesson today. I also folded the last load of laundry from the dryer. I took Tommy to church and wove for two hours. Then Charlie and I bought a frozen pizza and went to Kim's. We stayed till Doug came home. Once home, I did dishes, practiced fiddle, and went to bed. 

June 9, 2017

Friday

I had a rough morning. Charlie was asked to take care of a friend's dogs over the weekend, but when we tried to take care of them this morning we were scared of one of the dogs. It was very stressful and I had to tell them we couldn't do it. The whole thing upset me most of the day even though I tried to not let it. 

I did things around the house all day. I folded laundry, which is one of my least favorite jobs. I listened to Anne of Green Gables while doing it.  I also finished up my bookkeeping from last night. I had a hard time at one point because I couldn't remember how to do something but finally got it figured out. 

I cleaned off some shelves in my closet. I gave Tommy a ride to church because it looked like rain. He usually rides his bike. By the time we were a mile from the house it was pouring. When I got home we ate leftover spaghetti for supper. Then I made a one serving brownie and shared it with Charlie. 

I did a Spanish lesson and practiced my fiddle. Then it was time for bed. 

June 8, 2017

Thursday 

This morning I had Tommy and Charlie clean their rooms. I helped a little and I cleaned the living room. I mopped the floors in the kitchen, living room, my room, and my bathroom. I dusted the piano too. I taught a piano lesson and then left to take Charlie to swim practice. There were thunderstorms all around us so I turned around. I didn't want to drive 45 minutes there just to have it cancelled and then drive all the way home again. We stopped at the house and Charlie changed. Then I took him to youth group. Kim invited me over for Chinese so I went to her house for 1 1/2 hours, then went back to church and picked up Charlie. I was going to weave a little, but Tom called and said someone wanted to buy the Chevy van and they were on their way to our house. So I hurried home with Charlie and they were there. I think it's sold. They are coming by tomorrow with the money. 

Next, I picked up a pizza and took it to Bob's for him and Charlie. It was only $13! I am so used to buying lots of pizzas and it's lots of money. 

By this time I  was so sick of driving and happy to go home. I practiced fiddle and did laundry, then bookkeeping. Yippee! Charlie and I took out the garbage. More fun. 

June 6, 2017

Tuesday

I took Tommy and Charlie to Kim's at 7:30 this morning. Tommy watched Reed while Kim and I took Stevie to school. Then we went for breakfast at Mangrove  Mama's. We picked Stevie up from school, then picked up the other boys and went to the studio. We finished threading the heddles and started to wind the warp onto the back beam. When we got home I watered my plants on the porch and the ones downstairs.

I took Charlie to swim practice and Tommy went to Bobby's house. It was pretty humid today. The feel like temperature was 108°. I made a quick supper for Charlie and I and then I did a Spanish lesson. We watched an hour of Kidnapped since we finished the book yesterday. There was lots of lightning tonight. Maybe it will finally rain.

June 5, 2017

Monday

I did math, reading, and writing with Charlie. Tommy and I went over his algebra final. He's going to get an early start on algebra 2, we're starting tomorrow. I thought we might do just half a lesson a day during the summer. He's also doing a literature class during the summer. 

I spent a little time spinning on my spinning wheel. Charlie and I went to Winn Dixie and bought spaghetti stuff for supper tonight. I put the sauce and meatballs in the crock pot. I took Charlie to swimming. When I got home I made noodles, steamed green beans, and put garlic bread in the oven. Bobby came over and ate supper with us. I did dishes,  I spun a little more, and then did one of my lectures. No time for Spanish tonight. 

June 4, 2017

Sunday

Today was an enjoyable day. We went to church. I practiced a little fiddle.  Charlie and I watched the race at Mikki's and Bobby joined us. I took Charlie to boyscouts and he went to Fran's afterwards while I went to my class at church. I brought my spinning wheel home from Kim's studio and spun while watching Anne of Green Gables with Charlie. 

June 3, 2017

Saturday

This morning I took the GMC to get gas at Tom Thumb and see Bobby. I met someone there who tunes pianos, so I am going to call him next week and see if he can tune mine. I did a lecture and then took Tommy to work at church. I finished threading the heddles on the loom, except for a few that I need Kim's help. Maybe I'll get to start weaving on Monday.

After working on the loom Charlie and I went to Kim's. Charlie played with the boys and Kim and I visited, then we went home. I did a Spanish lesson. I was doing them diligently until life got too busy in February, so I feel like I've forgotten a lot. There's 66 lessons and today I did 39. 

I tried starting the black van to move it and let it run a little. It turned over but wouldn't start. :0/ I talked to Stacey on the phone before going to bed.

June 2, 2017

Friday

I made banana muffins for breakfast. We ate, then went to Mikki's house to visit and check out her yard sale. I bought a candle and Charlie got a small drink thermos and a water bottle. When we got back home I worked out in the yard. I planted two plants in pots, cleaned up the garbage cans and the driveway by the front of the house. I planted a coconut that was growing and mulched next to the stairs. Doug brought the mower back for Tommy and he mowed the side yard and a spot behind Rita's house that she couldn't finish because her mower died. 

Tommy and I took a ride to the post office, bank, and stopped at church to get tommys book that he left there yesterday. We saw Garrett. He was working there. He is working for an air conditioning company. On our way home we stopped at Bob's to say hi, play with the cat, and borrow his vacuum cleaner. 

Then we cleaned the house up a bit, Charlie picked up the living room and Tommy cleaned the bathroom, though I never inspected the bathroom. Our superfans (or superfam), Joe and Chris

treated us to pizza, wings, and ice cream tonight. It was Rob, Mikki and Randy, Kim, Doug, and Kids, Bobby, Tommy,  Charlie, and I. Mikki and Randy brought an old Singer sewing machine from the yard sale. Kim worked on it and got things moving but something was going on with the bobbin and it wouldn't sew. 

After everyone left I cleaned up. There wasn't much to clean up. I practiced fiddle and then sat in my queen's chair and knitted one row before going to bed. 

We had a great night. Thank you Joe and Chris!!!!! :0)

June 1, 2017

Thursday

I got to bed too late last night, woke up at 7, and just laid in bed till 9. Not happy about that but I hope it doesn't happen again tomorrow. I talked with our neighbor, Rita, for a few minutes about mowing our lawns. Tommy is going to do it. I just need our mower back from Doug. I woke up Tommy and Charlie about 10:30 and made our oatmeal. Charlie eats his uncooked with cranberries and pomegranate juice. Tommy likes his cooked with dried apples and cinnamon and a little brown sugar. I eat mine uncooked with almond milk and strawberries and/or blueberries. 

We packed up our fiddles and a guitar and went to Kim's house and played for about 45 minutes. Then she had to leave to pick up Stevie from school so we left too. We dropped off a package for Ed at the UPS store and then stopped at Tom Thumb to see Bobby. When we got home I did a math lesson with Charlie and I had Tommy start going over some of the math problems he missed on his algebra final. (He got a 91 by the way). Charlie tried sneaking the calculator so I ripped his math page out and made him start over. He was half done. I'll teach him cheating doesn't pay! After that he finished reading "The Black Stallion" and wrote a paragraph about the last chapter. 

We ate a late lunch and went over to the church. Tommy helped set up for youth group and I worked in the studio. I'm almost all set up to start weaving. So exciting! When the junior high kids were done I took Charlie and dropped him off to hang with Bobby. Charlie was upset because they were playing a game like musical chairs, but with hitting each other with foam noodles. He said he hit a boy on the wrist and that he was hurt and paramedics had been called. He was really upset and didn't know what was going on. He ended up being fine, just a little sore. Any ways,  I hurried home and got there just before my student to teach a piano lesson. Did that and then bookkeeping. I made a spinach quinoa salad for supper, listened to a lecture, the boys came home, I did dishes, read to Charlie, and we hit the hay, too late again, after midnight, and no one took the garbage out. :0/

May 31, 2017

Wednesday

I dropped Tommy off at Kim's house to babysit and Charlie and I went to the studio. Kim met us there and she got me started slaying the reed on the loom. Kim left with Charlie to pick up Stevie from school. When I finished I went back to Kim's and picked up Tommy. I came home, ate lunch, and put supper in the crockpot. Then I went back to Kim's, picked up Charlie, and went for a swim at Deb's house. Afterwards we sat out on the dock and dried off. It was so pretty and quiet. 

I dropped Charlie off at Kim's again on my way home. I did a little paperwork, ate supper, and went to church. When we got home I did dishes, then took a quick drive to pick up some coffee over at Bob's. Came home and read to Charlie. 

He found his phone that's been lost for a long time. I had taken it away months ago and couldn't remember where I put it. It was taken off the plan just a couple of weeks ago, and he can't remember the password. 

The band is back in Nashville. They looked  at a house to rent today. Ed says they liked it. 

May 29, 2017

Monday

Too tired to write so I'll make it quick.

I sprayed weed killer around the yard, went to Home Depot with Mikki and Randy, took Tommy and Charlie to swim at Deb's, made supper, and read to Charlie.

May 28, 2017

Sunday

Charlie and I went to church. I was going to pick up Lynn but he wasn't feeling well so we went straight to church. After church we stopped to see Bobby at Tom Thumb. When we got home I practiced my fiddle, then we went swimming at Aida's. They were having a little party and invited us to join them. It was a very pleasant afternoon. 

Next, we went home and changed, and I went to Kim's house. We had to rinse the yarn we dyed yesterday numerous times in the bath tub. Then Kim brought the boys to my house for something to do. Charlie and I then went to Mikki and Randy's to watch the race. It rained in Charlotte and the race was delayed. I got tired and went home at 10 before the race was even half over.

May 26, 2017

Friday

This morning I went to the bank, picked up Kim, and went to the studio. I wound the warp for my next batch of dish towels while Kim cleaned up the studio. After that we stopped at Tom Thumb to say hi to Bobby. Then I took Kim home and went home.

I worked on paperwork which came to a screeching halt when I couldn't find some of the papers I needed. After searching everywhere I texted Terri M. and she saved me. She's going to email them to me. She's the best!

I took Tommy to work at church. Bobby, Lynn, and I were supposed to go out on Mikki and Randy's boat but the boat didn't want to go, so we didn't. We ended up going to Kiki's Sand Bar for supper instead. Garrett took Charlie to Boy Scouts and picked him up. 

When I got home I listened to a book and knit for awhile. Tommy did his last exam, science. The school year is over!

May 25, 2017

Thursday 

My morning was slow. I had no energy. Tommy and I went over more algebra, our last study session till he takes his final exam tonight. I picked up the living room and mopped the kitchen and living room. I try to clean on the days I teach so the house isn't a mess. I did dishes and practiced my fiddle, made juice and then took Charlie to swimming. It's a long drive, 45 minutes to get there. I sat and knit again. It was very hot and muggy. I think it was 87 and felt like 100, but that is to be expected here. It didn't rain today but the skies were light gray most of the day.

After swimming I dropped Charlie off at Bob's, then hurried home to teach 2 piano lessons. I have a new student. :0) Then Tommy got home from youth group. He gave the message tonight. Anyways, he took his algebra final. It took about two hours and he handed it in. So many tricky problems. We've worked hard and I hope he does well. 

I had no time for bookkeeping today. I must get some done tomorrow. 

May 24, 2017

Wednesday 

I woke up before 6 :0( There's no reason for that. I went walking, then went over to Kim's. We hemmed three layers of a dress. When I went to leave one of the doors to the van was open. Weird. I never even opened it as it was on the other side. So strange. 

When I got home I had to drive back to Kim's because I forgot some paperwork. I did algebra with Tommy and then Kim came over with the boys. We hung out upstairs, and then downstairs. I made a salad with blueberries and quinoa and then we went to church, just Charlie and me. I listened to the Bible study from Kim's studio where I got out my spinning wheel and started spinning. It was so relaxing. 

After church Charlie and I got some groceries, half of what I normally get. It started raining when we came out of the store and was raining pretty hard when we got home, so we had to carry it all up the stairs in the rain. I put things away and then just sat in a kitchen chair doing nothing. I wanted to do more math, and Spanish, but did nothing. I get like that sometimes, after go, go, going for a few days I don't want to do anything, even my knitting. Then Stacey called and brought me out of my stupor. I got ready for bed and had Tommy empty the dishwasher. I'm not reading to Charlie tonight. Too tired. 

May 23, 2017

Tuesday

I actually set my alarm and went walking first thing, before it got too hot. I borrowed Mikki and Randy's shop vac because I couldn't find ours. Maybe it's in Tom's work van. I vacuumed Ed's van. Last night I put a bomb of in it to kill any bugs that might be living in it. Tomorrow I'm going to clean the inside with Armor All. I returned the shop vac and dropped two kitchen chairs off at Bob's house. I did some paper work and cleaned off my dresser.

Charlie did Bible, history, and reading, and before we knew it, it was time to go to swimming. We have been listening to "Kidnapped" and we are almost done. I knit while Charlie swam.

When we got home I pulled out leftover spaghetti and meatballs and split pea soup that I made yesterday in the crock pot. I made banana bread while the noodles cooked and put it in the oven. Earlier, Bob had picked up Lynn E. from the airport and while I was warming up supper they stopped in.

We ate supper and Charlie had to read and write 4 sentences about the chapter in his book. He lied to me earlier and hadn't read it. I did some algebra and dishes and then read to Charlie before going to bed.

March 21, 2017

Tuesday

I picked up Joe this morning so he could go on an adventure with Tom and some of the other boys. They took the trailer and went to pick up a baby grand piano that some very kind people gave to us. That kept them busy for most of the day, and then they went to Schooner Wharf. While they were doing that, Clementine, Kurt, and his guests went to the beach, and I went to TJ's to help them move out of the house and into their RV. Things went well and after a few hours I brought the 3 older kids to my house so TJ and Angelica could keep working. I practiced fiddle with Charlie and we did some schoolwork. 

Oh, Tommy also went to a music workshop at church from about 11-2. 

I finished my algebra lesson and listened to a lecture. Then I corrected Tommy's algebra and we went over the mistakes. I did laundry and dishes and watered the plants downstairs. I read to Charlie and went to bed.

March 20, 2017

Monday

I went walking this morning. Charlie and I had fiddle lessons and then Charlie had his art class. Ed and Ben helped get the house ready for guests from NY. Tom and Garrett went to TJ's house to help them. They are moving out of the house they rent into their RV. 

The band went to Sloppy's. I made Charlie do his art homework, made a salad, and did the dishes. Then Mikki picked Charlie and I up and we went to dinner at Deb's. 

When we got home Charlie had to finish his drawing and I handed it in. I did half an algebra lesson and corrected Tommy's. I hoped to go over it with him but it was too late and I was too tired. We will have to do it tomorrow. 

March 19, 2017

Sunday

I woke up to Tommy's alarm from the other side of the house that wakes up only me, so I got up and woke him up for work at church. He needs some kind of mallet that hits him on the head when the alarm goes off.

So I had my alone time this morning and then woke up everyone else for church. We picked up Joe on our way. After church I wound 3 bobbins in Kim's studio for the next time I get to weave at her house. We came home, Tom took charlie to a friend's house and I got ready to go to the beach with Grandpa Bob and Helen. They picked me up and off we went. It was a beautiful day. Lots of people at the beach but not many people in the water. The water temp is in the 70's. Brrrr.  Came home and scrambled to get ready for church. I showered and was ready in 10 minutes. 

We went to church for our graduation ceremony. Tom, Tj, Ed, Joe, Ben, and I graduated with our Associates degree in Biblical studies, along with 17 others. Woo hoo!!! We had supper at church. The boys went to the park to play hockey. Tommy went with me to pick up charlie from his friend's. Then I listened to another lecture before going to bed. 

March 17, 2017

Friday

I started my day with an errand to the Ship-It store, then started on my way to Marathon for my bookkeeping tutor session. Before I left Big Pine she texted me that she was pretty busy today, so I decided to turn around and go home. 

I tried to do some bookkeeping work at home but got stuck right away. Then I tried to print receipts but had problems with both printers. Next I tried to set up Rosetta Stone on my computer but that wouldn't work either. So I finished an algebra lesson and then started a Spanish lesson. I was halfway through when TJ dropped off Angelica and the kids so we visited for a while and I cleaned up the kitchen. 

The big kids stopped in to eat and change before heading to their gig at Lucy's in Key West. I watched the kids a little while longer so Angelica could get some stuff done at home.

Later, I stopped at Winn Dixie for frozen pizzas and went to Kim's house to weave. I wove two more dish towels. I'm getting close to the end of the warp. 

Anyways, I came home and finished the Spanish lesson. I was pretty tired so I went to bed earlier (now- 11:15). 

March 14, 2017

Tuesday

I had planned to have an ordinary school day today but Kim asked me for help at the studio so I abandoned school. She ran into problems with some tangles and issues near the end of the warp and we worked till about 2 o'clock but things are all straightened out.

Garrett was babysitting for Kim and I Picked him up. We stopped at Winn Dixie and I ran in for cucumbers, kale, and spinach. When we got home the new juicer was here, but when Garrett and I tried to put it together we could not get the first piece to click into place. I didn't want to force it and break it, so we used the old juicer. The older boys got here and quickly got ready for Sloppy Joes and left. I had my fiddle lesson and it was fun. 

After that I went over some algebra with Tommy. I gave him a break and made white bean soup  and salad for supper. Tommy and I were the only ones here to eat it. I finished the algebra lesson and the band got home. I put the leftover soup away and went to bed after collecting all Charlie's electronics. He slept till 2:30 this afternoon when I got back from Kim's. He left with the band and they dropped him off at swimming. He doesn't get home till 11 because Tom leaves Sloppy's to pick him up and then goes back to Sloppy's.

Almost forgot, Joe had a seizure last night at their apartment, just sitting on Kurt's bed. Don't know what triggered it. :0(

March 13, 2017

Monday

I made myself go walking this morning. I didn't really want to, even though I enjoy being outside. I just had too many things to do. When I got back I woke up Charlie for his fiddle lesson. He and I take lessons on Skype. I did algebra while he had his lesson.

Next,  I had Charlie work on coloring his drawing for his art class. He had to get as much done as he could before art class because the rest of the day was busy. While he had his online art class I practiced fiddle. After art the band dropped him off at swimming on their way to Sloppy Joes.  Deb picked me up, then Mikki, and we went to Sloppy Joes. We had a good time. We haven't been to a show in a while. 

When I got home at 11 I corrected an algebra lesson with Tommy and we went over the next lesson while Charlie finished coloring on his art project and I handed it in. 

 

February 19, 2017

Sunday

Kathy and Doug got here yesterday for a short visit. This morning we all went to church. When we got home we hung out and Doug went for a bike ride. Kim stopped in for a visit. Later we went to Gieger Key to listen to TJ and eat supper.  Then I finished getting beds ready for Stacey's arrival and did laundry. 

Ed, Kurt, and Clementine are driving down from NY with Grandma Fran. They left this morning. Such a long drive.

February 13, 2017

Monday

I went walking and then had breakfast. I set the computer up in my room for Charlie's lesson and he worked on his drawing for his art class. It has lots of shading and he doesn't like doing it. So he had his lesson and then I had mine. Neither one of us practiced much. It's been a hard week. After that he had his art class. When that was over Charlie went with the band and was dropped off at swimming. Then Tom picked him up and took him to Sloppys. 

I went over math with Tommy, then did a Spanish lesson, which takes me about two hours. During that Garrett came over and I went over some of his school work with him. Then Tommy and I went to Walgreens and also picked up a pizza. 

When we got home I finished my Spanish lesson and did the dishes. Then went over another math lesson with Tommy. Pretty soon I'll have to start doing lessons too because I won't remember how to do stuff. I don't know if I'll have time for it but he will do better if I go over all the problems he gets wrong. 

G'night.

February 10, 2017

Friday

This morning I met with Terri again for help with my bookkeeping. On the way there I stopped at WD and asked my favorite cashier about Garrett getting a job there. Things went well with Terri. She is so nice to help me. I feel guilty taking up her time but she reassured me that it's ok. I am so grateful. 

While I was gone Tom was on the phone with Medicaid. More paperwork. Ugh!!! Then I got a letter that I have to fill out about someone getting a credit card in my name. They charged almost $4000. It is all so confusing. All those things, combined with our car struggles and never ending clutter spiraled me into a bad mood/attitude. Then Tommy went to church to work at the movie night and called me because he forgot his key. So I took Charlie over there, dropped him off with the key, and went to Winn Dixie for groceries. 

Poor me, I had to carry all the groceries up the stairs by myself. Then I put it away in three shifts. I did some more bookkeeping and couldn't make myself do much else. The band had gone to Schooner, and I finally had time to get stuff done, and couldn't make myself do anything. I hate it when I feel like this. After I picked up Charlie from the movie I made a frozen pizza and some cookies. Tommy liked that. Then I checked Tommy's science report before he handed it in and proctored his Algebra test. Then we went over problems that he got wrong on his homework. I moved the laundry along and did the dishes about midnight. Went to bed about 1.

(p.s. My plan for tomorrow morning is the beach-time to run away).

February 4, 2017

Saturday

Charlie and I went to Bahia Honda with Grandpa Bob. At first we couldn't find the pass that Gr. Bob just bought. Then the car wouldn't start so we switched to Kurt's car. The beach was much bigger and all the seaweed was gone. The last storm must have done it. 

Charlie and I were ready to come home at two o'clock but Bob wanted to stay so we left him there and Tom picked him up later, before they left for their gig. Tommy and I stopped at Winn Dixie and I got ingredients to make chili for the cook-off at church. The band went to a gig in Key West and I made chili. Then Bob, Helen, Charlie, and I went to church. Tj, Ang, Kim, Doug, and Tommy played bluegrass during the cook-off and while people ate. There was a great turnout. 

We came home and I did bookkeeping for a long time. I wish I had practiced fiddle. 

 

February 3, 2017

Friday

I got up and was trying to leave at 10:30 to see my favorite accountant's secretary, but things kept slowing me down. I went to see her about two weeks ago and she gave me some things to do, but when I got home and tried to do stuff, I got stuck every way I turned. So I quit for a week and said to myself that I'm not doing this anymore. The band can find someone else. After a week,  though, I decided to give it another try. I asked Terri if I could come see her, maybe every Friday, and just work there so that every time I got stuck she could help me. She said yes! So today I went. She helped me so much. I worked there till a little after 2 and went home. I stopped at Walgreens and then got a sub and ate it in the car. 

My to-do list was a mile long but I don't think I got much done. I wanted to get some schoolwork done but only got to go over Tommy's wrong math problems.  I made a vegetable lasagna for supper and we ate late. I cleaned up and can't remember much after that, except that I was up till about 1 AM. Oh, after supper and clean-up I went to Kim's for help weaving in my ends on my sweater. I had one spot where I didn't like how it looked.  She fixed it. All the knitting is done. Yay!!

February 1, 2017

Wednesday

I slept in a little today, till 8. After my devos and breakfast I started cleaning for the arrival of Grandpa Bob and Helen. Tommy and Garrett are moving into the camper so Bob and Helen can stay in their room. Garrett helped for a little while and then had other commitments and Tommy had school till 2:30. We had to take down the bunk beds, change the bedding, and clean the room.

I also cleaned off the porch, which meant repotting a Bougainville and moving some pineapple plants downstairs. Tom came home with Helen and Bob and I realized I hadn't cleaned the bathroom yet so I did that next. I was counting on Garrett's help but that's the way the cookie crumbles. 

We went to church for supper and Bible study, came home, and then I took Tommy and Charlie to WD for groceries. Came back home, put them away, and remembered Charlie had a drawing he needed to finish for his art class and hand in, so he did that and we handed it in. Garrett did dishes, Tommy did homework, Tom watched hockey, and I went to bed, and this little piggy cried wee, wee, wee all the way home. 

January 28, 2017

A new pineapple growing

 

January 28, 2017

Saturday

This morning Tom wanted me to go with him, Joe, and Tommy to the health fair here on Big Pine so I went. Joe and Tommy had their eyes checked. Tom saw a dermatologist about some dry spots on his head and arms that never go away. 

When we got home I ate breakfast and did a Spanish lesson. I finally took down the Christmas tree and put the Christmas decorations away. I till have too much stuff and have to get rid of stuff. There is pretty much no storage in this house. The Christmas ornaments go under my bed. No basement. No attic. No garage. It will definitely keep us from collecting too much junk.

I did laundry and folded laundry for the rest of the day. We had leftovers turkey, gravy, seeet potatoes, and salad for supper. The older boys played at Sunset Pier. I was going to go out with a friend but she had car trouble. Bobby stopped in and he, Charlie, and I watched a few episodes of Alaskan State Trooper, or something like that, and I knitted on my sweater. I'm on the second sleeve and getting close to finishing. I would love to get it done tomorrow. We have a cold spell right now. The nighttime low for the next few days is in the 60s. I folded more laundry and did dishes and cleared almost all of the kitchen table. 

Ben and Ed are leaving for Nashville in the morning. 

January 26, 2017

Thursday 

I got up at 7 to get ready to take Joe to his doctor appointment. I woke Tommy up just before 8 for school and then borrowed Kurt's car and picked up Joe. It took us about an hour to get there. On the way home the car in front of us was doing the speed limit but the truck behind us didn't like it. He passed me, cut in, and then ran the car in front of me off the road. I wish Joe was quicker and would have taken a pic of him a we could try to read his license plate. It was a big white truck with big mirrors sticking out the side, and he had a "check twice for motorcycles" sticker right in the middle of his tailgate. After that Joe and I stopped for breakfast at the Galley Grill. It was a beautiful, sunny day.

When we got home I did school with Charlie. We sat downstairs on the hammock chairs for an hour and a half reading. We had finished Robinson Crusoe and started the further adventures. We are also reading Kidnapped, Abigail Adams, George Washington's World, This Country of Ours, The Story of Science, The Book of Inventions, and a book of Myths and Fables. I think reading is  our favorite part of school. He enjoys his art class too. I'd like to put some of his art work on here, if we could get the photo thing to work.

Tom worked at Kim's house today, putting in a new hot water heater.

Later, the boys went to youth group and I practiced fiddle. Then Mikki called and she picked me up and we went to Kiki's Sandbar for supper with Deb. I've been going out quite a bit lately but Deb will be going home soon and Mikki and I won't go out as much as we do when Deb is here. 

When I got home from that I did a Spanish class. They are 1 1/2 hours long. It was close to 11 when I finished. I was kind of bummed because I still had dishes to do, and I needed to pull all the meat off the turkey that I cooked in the roaster pan earlier. Did both of those and went to bed.

 

 

January 23, 2017

Monday morning: Ed FINALLY got me signed into my blog. It kept saying I didn't have one. Now, maybe he can get the pictures to work?