Thursday, July 31, 2008
Kept on the go
Roxanne called yesterday morning and Raymond passed away. He was the last of my immediate Uncles, and I have one Aunt, his wife, left. Ordered flowers today for our side of the family, to be delivered today at the house as there will only be a memorial service on Saturday at the Cemetery. Moved our nail appt to tomorrow from Sat Morning as we will have have lunch at Genia's house after the Memorial Service. Doc and Pat will be coming in from Wichita Falls and we will all go together, and Leeman and Leah will meet us there and so will Ellen and Kenny. Then we will all go to the Cemetery together by convoy. The Marine Corp will be there also for the service as Raymond had 2 Purple Hearts from WWII. The Board of Directors for Fly Without Wings had a meeting set for Saturday at 5 but have moved that to Tuesday so that I wont miss. We will be talking about the fall fund raiser. Only one fire call yesterday and didnt make that one as was tied up with animals. Non today. thank goodness
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Rested yesterday
Went to see Mom yesterday. She was doing very well. Took her some more baby clothes and blankets and she just ohhhh and ahhhhed of them. We talked thru lunch of which she ate almost all of it. Then left and headed back to the house. Ate lunch and did some fire dept computer work. Talked with the President and Barn Manager for Fly Without Wings and set up a date for the fund raiser for Oct 18 in Sunset. They will be going today to borrow the money to get the raffle item and the food, and tickets. This fund raiser will be about a month after our fire department fund raiser. So should be a busy fall. Ellen is working on the website and hopefully will have that up and running this week. She was in San Diego yesterday when the rumble hit LA and they felt it down there. Just another week and 1/2 before we leave for Colorado. Yea yea. Then back for a day and off to Shreveport with Jim and Nancy for 2 1/2 days of gambling etc. Erin is going to feed for us. She had another court date yesterday and had to pay more of her money out fighting Jackie to keep her rights to her house she got in the divorce. He is such and Ass.
Well Bob is up so guess better see to the coffee pot. Have a load of wash in ready to move to the dryer and the inside dogs fed and shots given. Cats watered and and other bill added to bill pay for the 1st. Erin's water bill.
Well Bob is up so guess better see to the coffee pot. Have a load of wash in ready to move to the dryer and the inside dogs fed and shots given. Cats watered and and other bill added to bill pay for the 1st. Erin's water bill.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Ok I AM TIRED
We were toned out at 2:30pm - Grass fire and structure fire. Five Departments but we saved both houses. Sony and I were on the rescue truck and they pulled us off as soon as we got there and had us pack out and do the structure fire. Our airpac's were not working so we had to fight w/o the air pacs. Did under the house fire fighting until we got too hot. Lots of damage to one but the one that had the burn barrell that started the fire - theirs had no damage thanks to our brush truck. Burn Ban in effect but they still burn. Was released from that fire and had not pulled off the scene, and were toned out for a medical about a mile from the dept. We got there and one of our other trucks was already there and in charge so we were able to sign off. On the way back we got a call for a burn ban violation a block from the fire department. Rainer and I went on that and put out the fire. Back to the fire house. we were out for 5 hours. Let me tell it - I am pooped and so is Bob.
Restful Sunday busy Monday
Rested all day yesterday, and just as well as did not feel good. Even laid down and slept for 2 hours and still woke up feeling like poopoo. Could have been the lack of caffeine for the last two days or it could have been just not sleeping good for the last couple of weeks. Who knows. Anyway glad to have rested all day.
Now today is another story. Up at 5:30 - dogs wanted out. Morning shower, coffee and hot chocolate made, breakfast done, and Bob off to Jim's to work on metal to take to the yard. I fed the donkeys - all well with them. Took off on my morning 1 mile walk and back home to rest and do the exercise cycle for 5 miles. During the rest time the dogs started to raise all kinds of hell. Looked out and didn't see anything. Walked out on the kitchen deck and the two Jacks were fighting and jumped the fence into the yard. Well the chase was on for 30 min and almost had them in the gate and they took off again. so I called for reinforcements - Bob. I was behind the donkeys as they headed up the road and he comes down the road just as I got them turned. So he chases them with the truck down to the next property line and turns them back into Ellen's yard and follows them with the truck. The decide to stop for a bite to eat - yet again. So after 15 more minutes - they are in the pasture and head right back to where they jumped the fence, but we were ahead of them. So we repaired fence for another 30 min by putting in 3 new fence posts and believe me that ground was like concrete and didnt think I would get thme pounded into the ground, but they cant get out now. Bob went back to Jim's and I went in and got on the exercise cycle. Then computer work and Bob back home for lunch - tuna salad with avocado.
Nancy called and we have reservations for Aug 25 thru 27 at Diamond Jacks in Boisser City to go gamble. Should be lots of fun. Never been there. We leave for Alan's week after next the evening of the 10th for 2 weeks also. Unless Ellen and Kenny need us that is. If they want us to stay home and help them then of course that comes first. We should know within the week. yea yea.
Mom is doing very well. Will be seeing her tomorrow again and more baby clothes. then Wednesday if Bob works, think I will go to Denton and visit friends at UNT, and go to Ellen's and get some book and get my hair cut at Lisa's. That hair cut should hold me until Labor Day.
Wish we had a car to go to Colorado in instead of the truck. But it has been serviced so we are ready to go. Who knows what we might bring back.
Now today is another story. Up at 5:30 - dogs wanted out. Morning shower, coffee and hot chocolate made, breakfast done, and Bob off to Jim's to work on metal to take to the yard. I fed the donkeys - all well with them. Took off on my morning 1 mile walk and back home to rest and do the exercise cycle for 5 miles. During the rest time the dogs started to raise all kinds of hell. Looked out and didn't see anything. Walked out on the kitchen deck and the two Jacks were fighting and jumped the fence into the yard. Well the chase was on for 30 min and almost had them in the gate and they took off again. so I called for reinforcements - Bob. I was behind the donkeys as they headed up the road and he comes down the road just as I got them turned. So he chases them with the truck down to the next property line and turns them back into Ellen's yard and follows them with the truck. The decide to stop for a bite to eat - yet again. So after 15 more minutes - they are in the pasture and head right back to where they jumped the fence, but we were ahead of them. So we repaired fence for another 30 min by putting in 3 new fence posts and believe me that ground was like concrete and didnt think I would get thme pounded into the ground, but they cant get out now. Bob went back to Jim's and I went in and got on the exercise cycle. Then computer work and Bob back home for lunch - tuna salad with avocado.
Nancy called and we have reservations for Aug 25 thru 27 at Diamond Jacks in Boisser City to go gamble. Should be lots of fun. Never been there. We leave for Alan's week after next the evening of the 10th for 2 weeks also. Unless Ellen and Kenny need us that is. If they want us to stay home and help them then of course that comes first. We should know within the week. yea yea.
Mom is doing very well. Will be seeing her tomorrow again and more baby clothes. then Wednesday if Bob works, think I will go to Denton and visit friends at UNT, and go to Ellen's and get some book and get my hair cut at Lisa's. That hair cut should hold me until Labor Day.
Wish we had a car to go to Colorado in instead of the truck. But it has been serviced so we are ready to go. Who knows what we might bring back.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Busy morning - more relaxing afternoon
Spent yesterday morning working on fire department related business. Had to go get a window a/c unit for the equipment building for the new 120' radio tower. The building was so hot that we were afraid that the equipment inside would ruin. Then did a 1/4 circuit of the outside perimeter of the fire district to see how far our hand helds would get out. They really rock, all the way around the perimeter and then some. Home and gathered trash and to the dump station.
Went over to Grapevine and visited Ellen and Kenny. Made a trip to Cosco and City Market for goodies and Ellen fixed sausage on the grill and navy beans in the crock pot. We had snacks before dinner and then sat on the patio at the pool and read our books while the guys sat in front of the auto races. Home and fed the animals and rested.
Today, I hope nothing but rest, as it is supposed to be 105.
Two weeks until our trip to Colorado.
Went over to Grapevine and visited Ellen and Kenny. Made a trip to Cosco and City Market for goodies and Ellen fixed sausage on the grill and navy beans in the crock pot. We had snacks before dinner and then sat on the patio at the pool and read our books while the guys sat in front of the auto races. Home and fed the animals and rested.
Today, I hope nothing but rest, as it is supposed to be 105.
Two weeks until our trip to Colorado.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Busy 10 days
We have had a busy 10 days. Spent 5 days in Port Aransas fishing with friends. Then home and catch up on farm stuff and fire department business. One more major item to catch up on for the fire department and all my self appointed projects will be finished.
Mom has settled down even more at Trinity. The dolls have helped a lot and have been taking her baby clothes for her to dress them. Her blood presure was high but the Dr increased the dosage and it has come down to a more manageable amount. She now calls her shared room her bedroom and is more acceptable of not leaving.
I am now on the Board of Directors for a non profit organization "Fly Without Wings", based in Sunset Texas. The organization helps persons from 4 years to adult seniors with social, and psychological issues thru therapy with horses. It is just in the forming stage of only a year old and in need of donations to sustain the small horse ranch. I have volunteered to help with fund raising this fall if we can get the money to hold a raffle and fund raiser night. Of course this has to take second place tot he fire department fund raiser in September.
Bob has recovered from his surgery and this week has been the first week that he is back to working with Jim hauling metal. Still not lifting much, but each day adding a little more physical to his routine. The cancer free declaration by his doctors was wonderful. the shock alone of being told that he had lung cancer, and a spot on his pancreas and his liver gave us a new look at life in general. Lots of prayers were said for him and they were sure answered, and just over night.
We have two baby donkeys now. Red, the jack that is about a month old, and Earlene Gray a little over a week old. Red wont let us handle him as his mom wont let us near him. But Sally will let us pet and rub on Earlene. We should have another in August and maybe two. Coco and Chere should each have one, we hope.
We have planned another trip in August, this time to Colorado, if Erin will feed for us again. We want to go to see Alan for a couple of weeks. Have not seen him in about a year. Maybe even take a trip with friends to Shreveport to Gamble for a couple of days.
Ellen and Kenny should hear this next week on their purchase of the auto dealerships. They set a deadline with the manufacturer for Aug 1 or I think they will withdraw their offer to purchase. So things should be moving along quickly.
Erin has just about moved in completely in to Ellen's house next door. She and her friend moved a lot of furniture today and rearranged everything and it really looks nice and has made it more her home than the way Mom had it looking. They did a great job today. She still has unpacking to do and more stuff to pack and move in from the old house she is selling but that should happen the rest of next week on her days off.
We will be gong to Ellen's tomorrow for a visit and some swimming if I can remember to take the swim suits. Have started my walking and exercise cycle again as seem to be having some pain issues again. Meds dont seem to be helping with the sleep much unless I take a pill that knocks me out and then I cant get up during the night to go out on calls.
Have not heard from Doc in a couple of weeks so need to send him off a quick note to see what he is up to.
Been baking bread in a pottery baker, and the last loaf really has been the best so far. Baked a cherry pie for Jim also this week and banana bread for us and canned strawberry jelly and just been messing around in the afternoon staying cool. Mowed the yard one morning or at least the yard around the house and edged as the rest of the 3 acres have just about burned up with the heat. Been watering next to the house, or rather the yard around the house just to keep it green using the well water. Cost too much to use the city water. Have had to start buying round bales for the donkeys as their grass isnt growing either.
Think I will try crawling back into bed, as the advil seems to be cutting the pain somewhat.
Mom has settled down even more at Trinity. The dolls have helped a lot and have been taking her baby clothes for her to dress them. Her blood presure was high but the Dr increased the dosage and it has come down to a more manageable amount. She now calls her shared room her bedroom and is more acceptable of not leaving.
I am now on the Board of Directors for a non profit organization "Fly Without Wings", based in Sunset Texas. The organization helps persons from 4 years to adult seniors with social, and psychological issues thru therapy with horses. It is just in the forming stage of only a year old and in need of donations to sustain the small horse ranch. I have volunteered to help with fund raising this fall if we can get the money to hold a raffle and fund raiser night. Of course this has to take second place tot he fire department fund raiser in September.
Bob has recovered from his surgery and this week has been the first week that he is back to working with Jim hauling metal. Still not lifting much, but each day adding a little more physical to his routine. The cancer free declaration by his doctors was wonderful. the shock alone of being told that he had lung cancer, and a spot on his pancreas and his liver gave us a new look at life in general. Lots of prayers were said for him and they were sure answered, and just over night.
We have two baby donkeys now. Red, the jack that is about a month old, and Earlene Gray a little over a week old. Red wont let us handle him as his mom wont let us near him. But Sally will let us pet and rub on Earlene. We should have another in August and maybe two. Coco and Chere should each have one, we hope.
We have planned another trip in August, this time to Colorado, if Erin will feed for us again. We want to go to see Alan for a couple of weeks. Have not seen him in about a year. Maybe even take a trip with friends to Shreveport to Gamble for a couple of days.
Ellen and Kenny should hear this next week on their purchase of the auto dealerships. They set a deadline with the manufacturer for Aug 1 or I think they will withdraw their offer to purchase. So things should be moving along quickly.
Erin has just about moved in completely in to Ellen's house next door. She and her friend moved a lot of furniture today and rearranged everything and it really looks nice and has made it more her home than the way Mom had it looking. They did a great job today. She still has unpacking to do and more stuff to pack and move in from the old house she is selling but that should happen the rest of next week on her days off.
We will be gong to Ellen's tomorrow for a visit and some swimming if I can remember to take the swim suits. Have started my walking and exercise cycle again as seem to be having some pain issues again. Meds dont seem to be helping with the sleep much unless I take a pill that knocks me out and then I cant get up during the night to go out on calls.
Have not heard from Doc in a couple of weeks so need to send him off a quick note to see what he is up to.
Been baking bread in a pottery baker, and the last loaf really has been the best so far. Baked a cherry pie for Jim also this week and banana bread for us and canned strawberry jelly and just been messing around in the afternoon staying cool. Mowed the yard one morning or at least the yard around the house and edged as the rest of the 3 acres have just about burned up with the heat. Been watering next to the house, or rather the yard around the house just to keep it green using the well water. Cost too much to use the city water. Have had to start buying round bales for the donkeys as their grass isnt growing either.
Think I will try crawling back into bed, as the advil seems to be cutting the pain somewhat.
Monday, July 14, 2008
3 weeks since the last blog
Hard to believe I have not had time to write down what has been going on.
Mom is settling now that she has her 3!!!!! dolls. There were two now she has come up with 3. Guess one of the other ladies lost one of their dolls, and believe me, she wont let them go even to go potty unless really made to. I have been looking for baby clothes for 3 month old or smaller at garage sales, as she seems to enjoy dressing them. Of course she says they have broken arms as the arms are cloth at the shoulder and the arms move loose. Cant change that thought pattern either. Went to visit her one day and she had two attendents with her in the restroom and she was crying because she needed to go to the potty and would not give up the dolls. So I told the ladies to take a break which they were VERY appreciative of, and got Mom the give me the dolls and she pottied twice with me squirting soap at her from the soap dispenser. then we had a good talk and visit and I headed for the house with the attendant distracting her.
Fridays visit was good too. Bob and I went after we came in from a fire and visited with her. She always crys when we come and I asked her why she crys and she couldnt tell me why. Her nurse said that it was a crying day for her. She now has three dolls. A new one from the last visit.
Wednesday; Patrick and I dug 450 feet of ditch with a ditch witch for the ground cable for the new radio tower for the department and it was 101 degrees. We were out there from 1 pm to 4pm. Thursday; Bob and I mowed the yard, Bob on the riding mower and me doing the other mowing. He mowed for about 45 minutes and then I finished the riding and the push mowing and the edging, and it was 102 degrees between 2 and 5pm. Friday we had a structure fire and Bob was with Jim setting up for Bowie and I went on that with Sonny as my partner in the truck. Bob still cant go unless he drives. It was 102 degrees that afternoon. Saturday we sold ticekts at Bowie and thank goodness for the awning as it was 101 on the black top. Sunday we drove to Port Aransas with Danny and Phyllis and we were in the water about 4pm thank goodness. Had dinner at the Castaways and Bob and I split a small platter and had plenty for both of us as neither eats very much. Today we go fishing when Danny and Phyllis call that they are up and moving. Too much sea weed to fish on the gulf side so have to find a bay side area to fish, and that wont be tooooo hard.
Great breakfast here at the hotel. Scrambled eggs, hash browns, and waffle. They even have free dinner if you are a guest on a week night. Will have to see about that.
Well think I will fishing
Mom is settling now that she has her 3!!!!! dolls. There were two now she has come up with 3. Guess one of the other ladies lost one of their dolls, and believe me, she wont let them go even to go potty unless really made to. I have been looking for baby clothes for 3 month old or smaller at garage sales, as she seems to enjoy dressing them. Of course she says they have broken arms as the arms are cloth at the shoulder and the arms move loose. Cant change that thought pattern either. Went to visit her one day and she had two attendents with her in the restroom and she was crying because she needed to go to the potty and would not give up the dolls. So I told the ladies to take a break which they were VERY appreciative of, and got Mom the give me the dolls and she pottied twice with me squirting soap at her from the soap dispenser. then we had a good talk and visit and I headed for the house with the attendant distracting her.
Fridays visit was good too. Bob and I went after we came in from a fire and visited with her. She always crys when we come and I asked her why she crys and she couldnt tell me why. Her nurse said that it was a crying day for her. She now has three dolls. A new one from the last visit.
Wednesday; Patrick and I dug 450 feet of ditch with a ditch witch for the ground cable for the new radio tower for the department and it was 101 degrees. We were out there from 1 pm to 4pm. Thursday; Bob and I mowed the yard, Bob on the riding mower and me doing the other mowing. He mowed for about 45 minutes and then I finished the riding and the push mowing and the edging, and it was 102 degrees between 2 and 5pm. Friday we had a structure fire and Bob was with Jim setting up for Bowie and I went on that with Sonny as my partner in the truck. Bob still cant go unless he drives. It was 102 degrees that afternoon. Saturday we sold ticekts at Bowie and thank goodness for the awning as it was 101 on the black top. Sunday we drove to Port Aransas with Danny and Phyllis and we were in the water about 4pm thank goodness. Had dinner at the Castaways and Bob and I split a small platter and had plenty for both of us as neither eats very much. Today we go fishing when Danny and Phyllis call that they are up and moving. Too much sea weed to fish on the gulf side so have to find a bay side area to fish, and that wont be tooooo hard.
Great breakfast here at the hotel. Scrambled eggs, hash browns, and waffle. They even have free dinner if you are a guest on a week night. Will have to see about that.
Well think I will fishing
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