Twitter

So, I read about it so much, I went to join Twitter. Funny thing ... I already had an account. I was so ahead of the times, I had forgotten all about it! LOL! So, I reactivated my account. I'm GrandmaBetty.
Uhhh .... now what???

Memorial Day

I freely admit to being sloppily sentimental over anything military. And "freely" is the operative word here. I can write a blog and say what I please because brave men and woment have been - are - will be "out there" protecting that right.
I can't say that I do much actively to support the military. I'm always looking for something to do ... but quite selfishly, I don't want to do something (whatever it turns out to be) annonymously, for some strange random soldier who will never really know who at home is supporting him/her.
I would enjoy exchanging mail (e- or snail) with a soldier (using the word generically to represent anyone in the military). I would love to make friends with someone (or maybe even several) who don't have family. OK, let's face it, I'd adopt more "kids"! LOL! Someone to make pillow cases (and eventually a quilt) for; to bake cookies for; to send care packages of toothpaste and gum and socks to.
But, until such time as I find a way to do that, I will settle for saying loudly and clearly to anyone who will (or won't) listen: GOD BLESS AMERICAN & HER GLORIOUS MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN, PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE!!

Spring

My yard is happy!

Air Show

We left home about 6:00 Friday evening, after I got home from work and loaded the car. With one quick stop for gas and a fast-food meal, we were at Brent's house by 8:45. We spent the evening just sitting around relaxing and watching "Beverly Hills Chihauhau". (kind of silly, but cute).

Saturday morning we woke up to .... pouring rain! I mean, really pouring! We took our time, very slow and lazy morning. Cindy went and got some Dunkin Donuts (I had my first DD chocolate chip muffin -- to die for!!!!). Around noon or so we all left ... 2 car caravan ... still raining. As we headed into Havelock, the rain gradually ended, and there was even some partial clearing. We went to a pizza place (New York Pizza I think ... fabulous huge pizzas!).

After eating, we headed out to Cherry Point. It was still only partly cloudy, though there were very black clouds on the horizon. We got parked, and almost immediately a nice young man in a "golf cart" showed up. He not only gave Jimmy and I a ride, but also went back and picked up Brent & Cindy and the kids! He dropped us off within view of the air field. Because we had left home in rain, we were sort of unprepared for the sun. Cindy went to get a cap (she gets headaches). Jimmy and I started meandering towards the show area ... and that same nice young man showed up, and took us closer.

We had apparently missed at least half the show since we didn't show up until early afternoon, but we still enjoyed what we saw. There were a few "tricks"; and a lone airplane spouting red smoke made loop-de-loops. We kept expecting him to write "Dorothy Go Home"! LOL!

The Blue Angels weren't there this year. Instead they had Canadian "Snow Birds". They didn't do as many "tricks", but to me their very tight precision formation was amazing.

The heavy clouds kept moving closer; and at one point it started sprinkling - and even more people started leaving. After the show, Jimmy and I waited for a ride ... and that same nice young man picked us up yet again, and drove us all the way to the car (even though we forgot where it was and he took us to 2 different parking lots! LOL!). It was surprisingly easy to get off base, using the "back door". We went straight to Wal-Mart and met up with Brent & Cindy and the kids there. I had promised to get them a couple of the porch chairs they wanted as a house-warming gift, and the Wally in Havelock was the only place that had them.

We went back to their house, and I made sausage dip (special request from Alex). "dinner" was sausage dip and bbq cocktail weiners. Yum! LOL! I have no idea what was on TV ... I fell asleep.

This morning ... the day it was predicted to be cold and raining - we woke up to sunshine! I went with Brent & family to their new church, and Jimmy drove down to Morehead City to drain his boat. I totally enjoyed their church! I wish I didn't live too far away to go there.

When we got out, it was just starting to rain. And it never stopped! Poured rain the rest of the day. We left about 4:00, just braved the rain and went on home. It had eased up by the time we got home, but never completely stopped. My yard is very happy!

So, now, it is late. All is unpacked, laundry done (ok, not put up - but clean). Tomorrow is back to "same ol same ol".

Mother's Day

The older I get, the more sentimental I get. Or perhaps it's just a greater awareness.

I am hper aware of how fortunate I am to still have my mother; and I wish I were able to visit her more often (especially right now).

I am also aware of how sad it makes me feel to be not considered especially important on Mother's day. Well, I know I did my best. You can't teach emotions or sentimentality; I can remind myself that a good person is an important contribution to society. And I can feel pride as well as love. So maybe that's good enough. :)

Storms

Everyone complains about the weather, but no one does anything about it.

Gee, ya think? LOL!!

We need rain. Really. I, personally, have a lot of flowers and 'maters, as well as a lot of plants in containers. They all love the rain.

But I do not love thunder and lightening. OK, let me "refine" that statement. When I was a child, there was an incident that left me terrified of lightening most of my life. I'm not so scared now, though still respectful. And thunder is ok (and yes, I know, there's no logic there since you rarely have one without the other). My problem (for lack of a better word) is that the storms keep making me turn off the computer!!!

I couldn't send my morning newsletter because of storms. (I got on long enough to send a quick notice out). It stormed during the day at work (of course *those* computers didn't go off!). When I got home, I barely got email downloaded, then had to get off. The storm passed ... and now, less than 2 hours later, there is that ominous rumbling again.

I've read my email. I have a few I need to answer, but I guess they're not urgent. But I brought some work home ("brought" is relative - I emailed it to myself) that I need to do.

So, for now, I guess I'll watch Bones, eat dinner, and try again later.

Sadness

Seems like all I have to do is pick a favorite, and it's the kiss of doom. Sadly, bye bye to Allison. I can't wait for her to do a CD.

But I still think Adam will win. I'd be ok with Danny. But I think it's Adam. Funny, at first I didn't like him at all. I gradually came around; and I can't deny his talent of course. But even when I didn't like him, I thought he'd win. There's certainly been no disguising the fact that the judges have him pegged to win.

Oh well. I'll still be right here next week!! :)

Idol watching

I confess to being totally addicted to American Idol. I did not watch the first three seasons ... I didn't even know what it was then. Season 4 (Carrie Underwood!!) was my first, and I was totally hooked! Funny thing was, I found it by accident. Well, antient history now. The point is, January through May, Tuesday nights 8:00 and Wednesday night 9:00, that's where I'll be.

I have in the past joined some AI yahoo groups. They are overwhelming. Plus the volume of email those groups generate is way more than I can handle. And the controversy ... geez! I just wanna enjoy the show! LOL! However, that leaves me with no one to talk to about the show. Well, there's this one guy at work, our resident nerd. He's a fan. He's also younger than my son (meaning he sees music from a totally different perspective than I do). There's one lady that watches ... sometimes. Now that's just NOT a fan! LOL!

So, this week, tonight, we're down to the final 4. I have believed for a long time now that Adam is going to win. Nothing is guaranteed, of course. And last week, him next to last, was quite a shock. Probably enough to rally his fans! Personally, I really love Allison, though I think she's too young. She seems more mature than a lot of 16 year olds, but still. Chris and Danny ... well, I like Danny. But I'm not "thrilled" with either of them.

I did not enjoy "No Doubt". My age showing, I know. Doesn't matter. I did enjoy Paula.

Now to the results. First safe, Chris. I really hope that means Danny is going home ... but, a bit of show left. We shall see. After the commercial, Daughtry. I was (still am in some ways) a total Taylor fan that year; but I do like Chris, and will enjoy his performance I think. (and yes, I loved seeing Taylor a few weeks ago ... and I do have his newest CD. I bought it used, but who cares! LOL! It's now on my ipod).

I'll finish later.

Bees

I do not like bees. When I was young (several eons ago), I was stung on multiple different occasions (yellow jackets, wasps, hornets). Every time, I would swell up and get sick. Not life threatening, get help in 59 seconds sick; but running a fever, nausiated sick. I've been very successful at avoiding bees for over 40 years.
Of course they are in my yard. I love flowers. Duh. But I leave them alone, and yes, they leave me alone. Tonight they decided to invade MY territory. Big mistake. I sat down at the computer, and immediately noticed the loud buzzing. They had managed to find a sliver where the window doesn't fit tightly (very old house), and were making their way inside.
Jimmy got the screen open, and taped the cracks, so that the bees could not get in but could get back outside. All except for the 3 that got in. They are history.


Did I mention I hate bees?

I am - starting over

I am going to (try to) make a fresh start on this. I have 4 different blogs going. Why? Oh, I don't know, maybe I'm just crazy? LOL! But each is for a different line of thought. This one - in theory - is sort of an on-line journal. Duh.

I am blatantly "borrowing" from my nieces, so --for now at least-- I am

eating: nothing, but will go put some chicken in the oven soon. Dinner will be baked chicken, corn on the cob (bought fresh at the farmer's market yesterday), boiled red potatoes, and a salad (baby spinach, tomato, cucumber, radishes, cheese).

feeling: really tired, but encouraged because I've actually gotten progress made on several different projects today (and the day's not over yet!)

listening: David Bromstead (sp?) on HGTV

watching: Color Splash on HGTV (and whatever comes on after that too)

loving: my grandchildren; my family; my friends.

thinking: about what else I need to try to get done today; also, wishing one of those HGTV designers would come "do" my house!!

hoping: next week at work will go much better than the past month has; that Mama will get to go home soon; that my son will call me, at least by next weekend.