Friday, February 29, 2008
Lucky Dog!
Yep it is still snowing. My favorite woodpecker is munching seeds (if woodpeckers munch that is !) I found if I dress in black he doesn’t spot me moving into position to get a picture from inside the door.
My pesky squirrel visited twice today. Anyone hearing me would think I was batty. I stand in the open door and yell,” what are you doing here”. He looks up , jumps down to the rail, and then down to the ground. He hesitate a few moments until I say,” get going” and then he runs a ways then stops until I shout, “keep going”. He crosses the driveway as I shout, “ I can still see you”. He evidentially disappears into the woods, I sound stupid but it works!!!
Brandy got her stitches (actually staples) out yesterday and is doing just fine. The Vet called her Friar Tuck after they shaved the top of her head and I called her my little steel head!
As for me the foot still swells and it gets uncomfortable once in a while. But if I get up enough guts I shove it in a pan of cold water and it does wonders to relive it. We are getting there slow but sure. I try to wear the air cast part of the time put that gets uncomfortable also. I just have to remember I have my feet and some people don’t and that little voice in my head says quit bitching you lucky dog!
Stay warm and keep laughing because I listening for it!!!!!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
The Little Things!
Sometimes a little thing can be so pleasing that you are at a loss as to how to show your appreciation. The mail lady brought this delightful little package yesterday and upon opening it this is what I saw. Enclosed with it was a little note explaining that these items were bought at a Humane Society craft table in the entrance of a store in Diane’s home town. The money was to go to benefit the critters as she put it.
The fact that the cloth had a heart knitted into it and both items were pink reminded her of Valentines Day. Her message said she bought the whole basket full. I was one of the lucky ones to receive items from her purchase. I sat here yesterday trying to figure out how to display my treasure because they are too pretty to use and for the life of me I’m still still thinking.
Thank you Diane for thinking of me when you decided to share your wonderful find. Your heart seems to shine when you find such treasures and I and the other friends around you reap the rewards. Sometimes it is the little things in life that alert us to the friendship of others.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Thank You!
As my oldest said,"Another thing for Grandma to dust”. But I don’t care I love the faces on these little birds. I’m already looking for a place to put them so I can smile every time I look at them.
Wes, Deb, Dakota, Jasmine, and her friend Dustin were up today to have dinner and wish me a happy birthday in person. My other two children and their families had to cancel out due to working or illness. But hopefully we will see them next weekend.
I again want to thank everyone for the birthday wishes on the blog and by phone. You guys make an old lady happy. I will certainly have to live a little longer now.
Friday, February 22, 2008
I’m Seventy-Three!
Today I’m 73 years old.
Am I glad?
You bet!!!
Despite all the wrinkles, the white hair, the laughter, and the tears it was worth the run!!! I’m looking forward to the next 10!
At the Tax man’s office yesterday he gave me this as an early birthday present.
Yes my friend it is a belly button lint brush. It is the first one I’ve ever owned. WOW!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Open Early And Etc!!
This is my pitiful little attempt at the right of a picture of the eclipse last night!
We went out on the deck a little after 10 pm and were able to see it clearly. It was (as my Daddy used to say) cold as a witch’s tit so we didn’t stay out for the complete coverall but it was clear so we caught part of it.
The mail lady brought an early present yesterday. I had asked for the punch needle kit and book on my wish list and friends Darlene and Mike, who are in Long Island this week, had them sent to me. I am excited to pick up the book and learn a new skill. They also got me another Dire Straits CD. I confess I opened them early but I had a legitimate excuse which I e-mailed to my friends.
To increase the size of our music library Jay went into Wal Marts and picked up the Eagles’ Long Road Out Of Eden. After our appointment with the Tax Man this afternoon I plan on playing both CDs and enjoying them fully.
We were looking for both sons to bring their families up on Saturday but illness may have canceled one group out. We are waiting to hear from them. Sunday Sweet thing, daughter Cindy, and David hope to be up. I hope so too.
Yes tomorrow is the day--more about that then!
Monday, February 18, 2008
Not Our Day!
That is what Brandy and I said today after a trip to the Vet’s! It started when I went to climb into the truck. It was icy underfoot and as I step up with my hand on the steering wheel. My foot slipped on the ice. My other foot came off the running board and I found myself falling. I knew that would never do with my ankle still swollen and the danger of breaking something. Hanging on to the steering wheel I reached for the door pocket with the other hand. I slowly released the wheel and eased my body down towards the ground. The hand holding the door pocket allowed me to slow the fall and as I hit the ground it was not even jarring. A wet butt was the result. Next came getting back up. Jay took the step stool out of the backseat of the truck for me and went to the house to get a chair. I managed to get the stool off the ice and onto the gravel. I put both hands on the stool and was able to gain enough leverage to push myself upright before Jay got the chair. Jay then was able to get into the truck and move it over closer to the bare spot on the driveway and I got in. That was my adventure.
Brandy’s luck changed at the Vet’s office. She was scheduled for a dental exam and a heart worm test. Three days ago I had felt a lump on top her head so I wanted Dr. to check that also, The lump moved and of course a little fear was growing in my mind. The Dr. said we could have the lump biopsied if I would agree to having the top of her head shaved. There was no option in my mind so off she went with the Dr. to the other room. There was more that one lump. A few minutes later Dr. Buck was back with good news. The lumps were zits that couldn’t come through the skin. No biopsy just three stitches in the top of her head. I almost cried.
The only one to who got away easy today was Mollie who only got a shot.
I sit here tonight hoping that we won’t have another day like this for a while.
Hope all is well with you. I’ll be back!!!
Friday, February 15, 2008
Snow, Sun, And Shadows!
As is my habit in the winter when I see sun peeking through the blinds on the living room windows I raise them to get the full benefit of the light and warmth. This morning was just such a day. What greeted me were the shadows of the railing on the snow which was interesting to me. Let be known that I am an amateur when it comes to taking pictures. But I do know what pleases me and I try to capture it whenever possible.
I then went to the French doors to raise those blinds and got quite a surprise.
In the Red Maple at the turn of the back driveway sat a Broad-winged hawk. There were no birds at the feeder or in the bush so I knew it was some type of hawk. I grabbed my binoculars off the shelf by the computer and my ‘Birds Of Michigan’ field guide to identify this proud beautiful bird. My biggest regret is that my camera doesn’t have the zoom capacity to catch a better picture. I adjusted it as far as I could but it still lacked the capability needed for a good picture. I sat and watched my visitor for roughly a half hour and then it flew away when the neighbor came down her driveway.
Yesterday was haircut day in Clarkston and believe me I was ready. Jay and I both had appointments at 3 pm and all went well until we started back in home. As you probably know Jay was a truck driver for many years and he sometimes imparts his knowledge even when you don’t want it. This happened twice on the way home and of course I got pissed. What started out as a happy Valentines day trip turned sour real fast. I told him it take long for him to get back into his old habits once I started getting better. He grumbled a little and went silent. I however took a few miles more to release my snit! I guess that is what almost 34 years together does to a couple.
Well the sun is still shining, my rooms are bright, the floor is vacuumed, and my ankle is asking for the Air Cast so I think I’ll buckle it on and sit for a while.
Hope you Valentine got you something good yesterday. I’ll be lurking!!!!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
On The Road Again!
This was the condition that our outdoor birds faced a couple of days ago. It also prompted my next visit to the front seat of the pick up. Tuesday we started out with breakfast at Arlene’s in Otisville. We had not been there in about two and a half months. We were greeted warmly and ate our fill.
Next stop was the Secretary Of State’s office in Davison where I renewed my driver’s license. Jay went across the street to the jeweler’s to take my ring into be fixed. As I had thought I had broken a prong off and was in danger of losing the stone. Two weeks and the ring will be good as new.
Our next stop was Davison Sausage and Bacon where Jay buys his favorite bacon. I stayed in the truck there to rest my foot.
But then it was shopping at Vg’s and I wasn’t sitting that one out. I’m sure Jay would have preferred shopping alone because I always find extra things to buy. I had a ball and he didn’t have a heart attack then they rang up the bill so I guess it wasn’t too bad.
We stopped at Otisville Glass on the way home for wild bird seed and then across the street and down a block or two to Rite Aid our last stop before home. It was now the beginning of a freezing rain and home was the best place to be.
Today we have been taking it easy. I have set up our haircuts for tomorrow and Jay called our tax man for an appointment. I have finished the hats for my three Mr. Flurry dolls and packed them away to be assembled closer to next Christmas. I finished a little key ring holder with a dog on it (plastic mesh) and finally started this long delayed project.
I had one place mat left to finish when I pack this away. The project had called for napkin rings made with the violet pattern but I thought that place mats to go with them would make a great gift. Well the napkin rings were given away several years ago . To who I can’t remember but the place mats weren’t complete so they didn’t go. Now I will dig out the book and remake the rings after I get the mat filled in.
Remaining appointments to be made are with our Vet for Brandy and Molly (due in December and January). My dental appointment that was due in December also. I’ll work on setting these up tomorrow. I’m sure there are some other things that will need attention soon but I can’t think of them now.
Do stay warm and laugh a little! I’ll be lurking!!!!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Life Is Good!
Yesterday I drove my truck six miles to get gas. Doesn’t sound too exciting does it. But for me it was a big deal, like gaining my freedom again.
Life is good and I am happy to be living it!
Saturday, February 09, 2008
How Quickly We Learn!
I came home on Thursday expecting to walk around like nothing had happened. Sure they gave me a boot to wear --but said I didn’t have to wear it all the time.
So Friday I got up put on the boot and wore it for three or four hours. I decided then I would take it off and wear my slippers for a while. Sometime in the afternoon I broke down and called the Doctor’s office. My leg was swollen half way up the calf and the pain was really getting to me.
The nurse listened to my problem and then patiently explain that the boot must be worn every time I am walking--at least for the first week or two. The name of my boot is an Air Cast. My leg has had help for several weeks from casts and even though the bones are healed the leg still needs to be (for a better word) weaned away from the support.
So this morning I took my first full shower, then put Vaseline, also a clean sock on said foot, strapped on the Air Cast and have worn it all day. The pain has been minimal and I can see that the cast works well. So this will be the routine for a few days then we will start increasing the time out of the cast until we can go all day without it.
I have to pay attention or pay the price I guess. But it won’t be long my friends before I can butts if I have to.