October 31, 2012

Good morning!  It's a beautiful morning!  The forecast for today is still mostly cloudy; but at the moment, there's sunlight pouring in the window.  It'll be a bit warmer, mid to upper 50s; and breezy, but not the awful wind from Sandy.  It makes my heart ache to see what the storm has done to the north.  I pray for my family/friends/readers and hope all are safe!

Yesterday: Once again, the day didn't go at all as I thought it would.  I did, however, vacuum!  Major TA DA! LOL!  When DH got up he had a small problem with his dialysis tubing - in the end we went into town to the center to get it corrected.  I picked up meds and then groceries on the way home.  Later in the evening the boy's mom came and brought "bonus" #3, and they all spent the night.

Today:  Today is a teacher work day.  I didn't know until the last minute I would have all 3 boys here, so not too much is planned for the day.  I have to take Miss Maggie to the vet for her rabies shot; and I'll get the boys into their costumes and back to town in time to do some treat-or-treating before curfew. It's too bad there are so many dangers "out there" - trick-or-treating was more fun after dark! LOL!

October 30, 2012

Good morning! It's a wonderful morning.  We were very blessed here, as we only got the outer most edges of Sandy. It was very windy all weekend, but not so much now.  It's still very cloudy, and has spattered rain a bit this morning.  Today will be a lot cooler, upper 40s to low 50s.

Yesterday: It was a very busy day, with some surprising twists!  In the morning I got all the rest of the trash bagged and out to the dump.  I took a return package to UPS, and stopped by the PO for some Christmas stamps.  Then I went to the pharmacy for some refills (my eye drops) and a few items.  While there I got a call - DH could go home!  Well, I couldn't go get him until evening anyway.  I came home and got his dialysis set up; then waited for the supply delivery.  Fortunately, he came by 3:00.  So as soon as the boys got here at 4:00, and fed their dog, we went to town.  They went to an alternate babysitter, and *my driver* took us to Duke to spring DH! LOL!  They (doctors) had a very specific time line they needed me to stick to; but we made it, and were home by 8:30.  

Today: I will need to run to town again - they gave him one new Rx.  And I'll have at least 2 of the "bonus" grands all day tomorrow (WHY a teacher workday on Halloween??), so I need provisions!  Plus, sometime today, I hope to get to that vacuuming I keep putting off; and I need to get a few gifts wrapped before snoopy little boys find them! LOL!

October 29, 2012

Good morning! It's a wondeerful morning. Today will be cooleer, mid to upper 50s.  It's still cloudy and very windy, but it's a lot brighter - like the clouds are starting to thin out as the storm moves farther north. There's a spattering of rain every now and again, but that will mostly stop too I think.

Yesterday: I had a very relaxing and productive day.  I worked on several different Christmas projects, and got a lot of things finalized.  But, I didn't start wrapping yet.  I think my "inner child" is still saying it's too soon! LOL!

Today:  I must brave the chill and wind and go run some errands.  I have trash to dump, a package to mail, a refill to pick up.  Later, I have to make room for a supply delivery.  This evening I'll head back to the hospital, with no idea for how long.  If you don't get a newsletter for a day or a few days, it'll be because I'm not taking the laptop this time - so even if I can get online, I won't have anything I can enlarge enough to see.  I'll update everyone when we get home. :)

October 28, 2012

Good morning! It is a wonderful morning.  Well, probably not so wonderful for areas north of me - there's a storm out there, and it's looking like the northeast is in for some really rough weather.  Here it's overcast and very windy.  There's only intermitant spatters of rain.  Today will be a lot cooler, in the low to mid 60s.

Yesterday:  I got laundry caught up, email caught up (mostly), and did a lot of sewing.

Today: I have a list of random things to work on today.  Nothing is critical if I don't get done, but I hope I do.  I want to get my notebooks updated; work on Christmas cards; get started on wrapping (thought I would yesterday, but didn't get to it); and do more sewing.  Also yesterday no one bothered to call me with an update on DH, so today I'll be calling up there and harrassing the nurses until someone gives me answers! LOL!

October 27, 2012

Good morning!  It's a wonderful morning. It's gray and sputtering rain; but not cold, as today will be mid 70s. There's a powerful storm off in the Atlantic, and we're getting some outer fringes of it.  Looks like people north of us (NC) are going to get hit hard - any readers in that area, be prepared, and be safe!

Yesterday: and several yesterdays, actually - I unexpectedly had no internet access.  So, a brief overview: DH got an infection (not at all unusual), but it apparently caused fluid to back up (this is a constant concern for dialysis patients).  So, he was admitted to the hospital for antibiotics and some extra dialysis treatments to pull off excess fluid.  After spending 2 nights and 2 days either wandering the halls, reading til my eyes fell out, or watching him sleep - I came home for a bit of a break! LOL!

Today: I'm a little disoriented, not having to jump up and get pills or something. :)  I got some good sleep, finally.  I think today I'll work on getting some small chores caught up (like Christmas cards and wrapping gifts), and some sewing.  Hopefully I can decompress and relax before I go back, since I don't know how long he will be there.  Maybe I need to check Amazon for some more free books to dowload before going back! LOL!

October 24, 2012

Good morning! It is a beautiful morning!  Today will be low 80s and sunny, a gorgeous day and a bit warm for late October - but not really unusual.

Yesterday: The day didn't turn out anything at all like I expected.  DH's doctor decided he ought to be evaluated at the ER, and sent him (by transport).  I came home to wait for information.  The information I keep getting is changing, but it seems he has an infection and just needs a few days of antibiotics.

Today: Since DH still hasn't been put in a room, I won't be going until tonight.  Today will likely be spent alternating between phone calls with updates, and ... I don't know! LOL!  Maybe some sewing.  Maybe I'll even vacuum.  Probably at some point I'll go get some dog food. :)

October 23, 2012

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! Today will be nearly 80, and sunny - almost still summer! :)

Yesterday: It was also a beautiful sunny day.  I spent some time just walking around the yard, taking a few pictures. :)  I also moved a few things up and down the stairs.  Now my wrapping center is ready to go; and I rearranged some things in the kitchen, so I have better storage.  And .. I read a lot! LOL!

Today: I didn't have any particular plans for today.  DH is still saying he doesn't feel well, so we've decided to take him to the doctor's office in hopes of getting an antibiotic.  Since we never know how long that could take, I suspect today will, again, be for a lot of reading.  :)

October 22, 2012

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! Today we're heading into another warm spell, which is not too unusual for late October.  It'll be mid to upper 70 and sunny. Have I mentioned that I love fall? :)

Yesterday: I had a fairly lazy day.  I did get a few things done, and the house is pretty much back to "normal" (only a cleaner normal! LOL!).  I worked on some sewing, but ran into a glitch.  I ran out of bobbins! Oops.  I now have a dozen wound bobbons; and I can thread the machine - but no way I can see to thread the needle, so have to wait for help with that.  I did some on line Christmas shopping (I love "free shipping coupons!); and very little else. :)

Today: I know I probably have chores I should be doing - guess I better look at my "master list"! LOL!  Sometime this afternoon I'll be taking trash to the dump  I don't have to cook anytime soon for sure!  Perhaps today I'll finish setting up my "wrapping station" and get started wrapping Christmas presents!  Or maybe, if I can dig up an extra burst of motivation, I'll bake something.  No wait.  That ca be done on cooler days! LOL!

October 21, 2012

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! I have beautiful sunshine pouring in the window, and it will stay sunny all day. It should be in the upper 60s, which will be quite pleasant.

Yesterday: The birthday party went off extremely well!  DH was surprised - tiwce!  Once in the morning when he found out 2 grandsons (from GA) were here for the day; and again with the party.  We had 5 close family friends come, and 22 family members!  All of his sons, all of his grands, and 3 of 4 "bonus" grands were here.  Also, all of his siblings and all of mine except one who lives out of state. The weather was perfect, the food was good (and very abundant!!), and all went off so much better than I had even hoped!!

Today: I'm doing as little as possible! LOL!   The party planning went well, and I had lots of help.  Clean up was done quickly and efficiently.  This morning it took less than half an hour to have my kitchen pretty much back to "normal" (actually, better than normal! LOL!), and the only thing left is one pan of utinsels soaking in the sink.  Today will be for resting a lot; sewing; planning and dreaming about Christmas - only 10 more days until I start decorating!! :)

October 20, 2012

IGood morning! It's a beautiful morning! The forecast is for "mostly" sunny, but right now it's lovely and clear.  Today will be a bit cooler, low 70s, which is just about perfect! :)

Yesterday: I got nearly everything done that I wanted to, and tackled a few unexpected projects as well.  My house is *mostly* clean, and the yard is looking SO nice!

Today: I'm excited, and hope today goes well.  This afternoon is the surprise (I hope! LOL!) birthday party for DH.  Any time now 2 of his grandsons will get here (he'll be told that their visit is the surprise - the party will come later). I think I'm ready.  I hope I haven't forgotten anything! LOL!

October 19, 2012

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning.  It started out a bit cloudy, possibly even some early morning drizzle.  But it's clearing up and will soon be a bright sunny day.  It'll be warm, close to 80.

Yesterday: Wow, I worked hard! Yes, ME. LOL!  Together with my friend, we got the house cleaned except a few small bits I will do later. I also had a late afternoon "adventure", going to a car rental place and then getting a trunk full of mulch for my yard - and dinner from the grill! :)

Today: Today will be busy with some odds and ends, phone calls, an afternoon appointment and picking up refills.  In between, I'll probably be wandering the yard (again - already been out this morning) trying to call Maggie back (she escaped because certain little boys, who shall remain nameless but have been told a hundred zillion times to shut the door, didn't shut the door).  She's afraid of that silly barking dog, so this could take awhile - but she'll eventually get hungry! LOL!

October 18, 2012

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning.  The sky is a little "milky", but it's bright and cool out right now.  Today will get warm again, up to around 80; and those thin clouds may thicken up to become stormy by afternoon.

Yesterday: It turned into a busy day, though not quite how I expected! LOL!  I did laundry and some other "busy work" in the morning, until DH's appointment.  The nurse didn't take long today, and we stopped by the pharmacy.  Insurance is causing a problem with one refill, but the pharmacist is working on that; so I didn't end up picking up anything yet.  After we came home and had some lunch, I went back to town to drop off the last of some donations that were in the way.  I got ready to leave - and my car wouldn't start!  I guess it thought I needed a break - an hour later, I find out it's a simple loose battery terminal! LOL!  All's well now, but I didn't get the rest of my errands done.

Today: A nice lady is coming to help me clean house (the "deep cleaning" that I don't get to often enough) so everything will be nice, clean, and orderly (I hope!) by the weekend.  Tonight I'll have to go take care of a bill out of town, and while there I hope to go by and pick up some mulch for the yard.  It's going to be a very busy day! :)

October 17, 2012

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning.  Today will be in the low 70s, with "high thin clouds" that will give filtered sunlight.

Yesterday: It was a lovely day, clear and warm, just a touch of a breeze.  We got to the fair grounds about 1:00; and were on the bus heading back to the parking area at 7:30.  We had a lot of rest stops, but saw all the gardens and exhibits.  I had a wonderful time; and I'm glad it's only once a year! LOL!

Today: DH has a monthly follow up with a doctor, and then I'll need to pick up some refills.  After that, I'll just keep on getting done what I can in the house.  If I have time, I might go out and get some mulch for some of the flower beds. I've got left over tired, so I probably won't push myself very hard today. :)

October 16, 2012

Good morning! It is a beautiful morning! Oh my what perfect lovely fall weather.  Today will be around 70, and sunny.

Yesterday: By mid afternoon the rain moved in, and we had several storms move across.  I managed to get a lot of "odd jobs" done, and got to the grocery store.  I also got several of my sewing projects pinned and all ready to sit down and stitch up.  So all in all, it was a reasonably productive day. :)

Today: This is a gorgeous day, and I'm going to the state fair!  This is a once a year treat; I sure hope my feet and joints hold up! LOL!  One friend and I just like to go to the gardens and the exhibits.  Well, OK, I'll admit, we'd have gone to see Scotty - if the show hadn't been sold out months ago! :)  But we'll eat some junk food and I'll take tons of pictures and come home tired.  The only thing that would make the day better would be to have a driver. Not gonna happen; but at least I have a navigator! LOL!

October 15, 2012

Good morning!  It's a wonderful morning.  Right now there are "soft shadows" in the window - it's overcast, but the sun is shining through thin layers.  Today will be mid to upper 70s, cloudy and breezy with a chance of showers, especially in the afternoon.

Yesterday: I had a quiet day.  While I didn't do any "heavy" cleaning, I did do a lot of general decluttering.  I also got a lot of sewing done.  Of course, my cats think all my sewing projects (the ones in process) were created just for them! :)

Today: I'm waiting for a supply delivery any time now. They only give us a general time range, but he's usually fairly early.  Once he's come and gone, I'll have to make a quick trip to a grocery store.  Hopefully by tonight 2 major "obstacles" will be out of my way; but no cleaning in the evening, have to watch Dancing! LOL!

October 14, 2012

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning.  It's sunny and mild now, and is only supposed to go to the upper 70s.  This is why I love fall, this is just lovely weather!

Yesterday: It turned into a very long day!  I don't like driving, but it was 2 hours there and 2 back.  Oh well, I survived! LOL!  The vendor event had tons of crowds, but sales (again) were disappointing.  I learned a few new tricks, so that counts for something. :)

Today: I'm recuperating from yesterday! LOL!  I only have a few random chores to deal with.  A new project room starts this week, so maybe I'll see what little picking up/organizing I can do.  Very little! LOL!

October 13, 2012

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning!  Today will be bright and sunny, and in the upper 60s.  It just doesn't get much better for being outside all day! :)

Yesterday: My carpets got cleaned (well, 3 rooms) and look nice.  They smelled sort of chemical-y for awhile, but not terrible.  I finally got out and ran a whole bunch of errands - 6 stops in all!  Then I got home to find DH in bed with a tummy ache because he ate something he'd been told he shouldn't.  Kids! LOL!!

Today: In a short while I'll be heading out of town, a 2 hour drive.  I had hoped DH was going with me, but he doesn't feel like it.  But, it's a beautiful day for the event.  I'm doing an out of town show (Mumfest - and sharing a table with other chocolatiers), only for the afternoon.  I know there will be lots of crowds, so I hope I have some sales for a change! :)

October 12, 2012

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! I just love a bright sunshiny morning. :)  Today will be mid 70s and mostly sunny - again, a lovely fall day!

Yesterday: I had a fairly busy day with errands and small bits and pieces.  DH had his appointment, which of course ran a bit late.  We stopped to pick up some refills, and I stopped to pick up a painted lalmpshade. As soon as we got home, I rushed around getting the rest of the trash bagged and in the car; then I took it to the dump, and went to town to meet a friend.  We had a short chat; and then home again.  My kitchen sink (faucet and cabinet) are done now, and very nice!  Also, I got my Christmas cards all addressed (well, stickers all put on! LOL!) - nicely organized and ready to be signed.  Not much cleaning got done, but still a fairly productive day.

Today: I'm doing something I've never done before - having my carpets professionally cleaned!  After 11 years, they're due! LOL!  This afternoon I'm going to try to get a few errands done; and tonight I'll need to get things ready to do an out-of-town vendor event tomorrow.  I'm tired thinking about it! LOL!  

October 11, 2012

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning! Bright sunlight is pouring in my window - all the clouds have moved on.  Today will be another perfect fall day, around 70 and sunny.

Yesterday: I was very pleased with my accomplishments - I made some very good progress in my "project-of-the-week room".  I have one dresser to declutter; and then ordinary dusting and vacuuming.  Once some "extra" stuff is removed (that is supposed to be done this weekend), it'll be a usable room.  Again.  LOL!  Also, my sink is finally fixed.  Well, actually, the whole faucet had to be replaced; but now I have a shiny new one, that doesn't leak! :)

Today: This will be a busy day.  It will soon be time to leave for DH's weekly appointment.  As soon as we get home I'll need to finish bagging trash, drop it off at the dump, and then meet a friend in town.  Later, our handy-man friend is coming back to finish the job he started - the floor to the kitchen cabinet! Hopefully later this evening I can fit some sewing in, since I have a pile of simple projects all ready for me to stitch up. Or maybe I'll just watch TV! LOL!

October 10, 2012

Good morning!  It's a beautiful morning! The sun is back, Yay!  We needed the rain (especially since workmen disrupted my watering system! LOL!), but I'm glad for a pretty day again.  It will be low 70s today, a nice fall day. 

Yesterday:It didn't rain a lot, but it looked like it wanted to all day.  I did get more done than I expected in my "project room".  It's a long way from clean and organized, but looking a lot better.  I got grocery shopping done, and got another sewing project completed.

Today: I think today will be mostly a "catch up" day.  I think the kitchen sink still has a leak, so waiting to see if that can be fixed or not - so any kitchen cleaning is on hold.  Gee, what a hardship! LOL!  I hope I'll get more room cleaning done; but I'm at a point where some things need to get out of my way, and that won't happen before the weekend.  I'll do what I can to work around them.  And - today I'm working on Christmas cards.  No, it's not "too early" - will You be ready?? LOL!!

October 9, 2012

Good morning! It's a wonderful morning.  Once again, it's completely overcast; and will probably stay that way all day.  Although it's rained a little so far, that's supposed to taper off soon. Today will be a lot warmer than yesterday, maybe low 60s.  Not to worry, the warm weather is coming back! :)

Yesterday: Wow, what a strange day.  It poured rain most of the day; and you can guess, I didn't get a lot of things accomplished.  The lovely gentleman who is trying to fix my kitchen cabinet came back - only, instead of being able to work on the cabinet, he spent about 6 or 7 hours trying to fix leaks in my sink!  I did get the last of my laundry done; and - Yay! - I got more sewing done.

Today: I think I will have to push myself to get out this afternoon.  I need to take trash; but I especially need to get a few groceries.  I found some nice snack things for the BGS for after school - and DH ate them all! LOL!  The outside drains are all finally fixed, so I will work on getting the kitchen cleaned.  Since I'm so near to being able to reassemble everything under the sink, this might be a good time to purse cleaning supplies.  I have enough for 3 houses.  I don't use them, I just collect them! LOL!

October 8, 2012

Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's the kind of day that makes me think of fall - chilly and wet.  And since I love fall, that doesn't even make sense! LOL!  Today will be mid 50s, and cloudy all day.  It's already been raining off and on, and it looks like that will continue.

Yesterday: I still had a lot of "left over" tired, so didn't get as much done as I hoped.  But, I did get a few things accomplished, including getting laundry caught up!  A friend came over to fix the floor under the sink - wow did that turn into a project.  Turns out my house is not very well built! LOL!  It's nearly done though.  Also a lot of yard stuff got done.  With wind and cool, the gnats weren't such a problem, so I spent some outside time.  We decorated that ugly stump left back in the spring! LOL!

Today: My friend is coming back to finish the sink floor.  Also, the landlord is sending his pet doofus over to repair what he messed up when putting in the washer drain - he disconnected the sink drain pipe!!  I know I still have a bit of cleaning to catch up; but I think today is going to be primarily a "quiet" day, paperwork and getting various notebooks caught up. And planning (dreaming?) Christmas! :)

October 7, 2012

Good morning! It's a wonderful morning.  The spell of warm weather broke; this morning it's raining and chilly.  This, too, is typical fall.  The high today will probably only be around 60 with showers off and on all day.

Yesterday: It was in the upper 80s yesterday, and I learned a valuable lesson:  A town street festival is not necessarily a good place to try to sell chocolate; and if I ever again do an outdoor show (which is doubtful after next weekend), I will have to get a canopy! LOL

Today: I've had several non productive days this week, and I'd really like to get caught up.  I'm already working on catching up laundry (they came yesterday and fixed the problem they created!).  I have a lot of sore muscles, and it's rainy - but I'm going to try hard to get several overdue chores done. I hope. :)

October 6, 2012

Good morning! It's a wonderful morning.  It's still oh-dark-thirty, so don't know how it looks now; but the forecast is for mid 80s and sunny, a gorgeous day!

Yesterday: I was even busier than usual, but in the end a lot got accomplished.  The biggest is that a major problem got resolved. I am So happy!! Then I got rent paid, ran several errands (including getting 5 boxes of donations out of the house!); and even squeezed in a small bit of "good neighbor".

Today: I have a vendor event that should be extra busy.  I'm already running a bit late; but I have a 2 hour time frame to set up, and it doesn't take me that long.  It isn't over until 3:00 or 4:00, so will be a very long day! :)

October 5, 2012

Good morning! It's a beautiful morning!  It started out a little overcast; but there is sunshine coming in my window now.  Today will be around low 80s, and mostly sunny - and LESS humid!! Yay!

Yesterday: The best thing I can say is that is was a traumatic day! LOL!  There were lots of issues to deal with; but we survived the day.  Some days that's all you can hope for! :)

Today: I have to run errands today, some left over from yesterday.  And I have to try to get some issues from yesterday resolved. Since I have to go to town anyway, I hope to make a quick stop by a favorite local shop, to see if the artist has anything new that I just can't live without! LOL!

October 4, 2012

Good morning! It's a wonderful morning.  It's starting out gray; but it's not dark, and not raining.  The clouds should clear out by afternoon, and be a nice warm (low 80s) fall day.

Yesterday: It was, as usual, an extraordinarily long day.  Part of that was because the doctor's office was running "a little behind" ... so DH had to wait over 2 hours for his appointment.  Then, of course, the appointment took close to an hour (and thank God, no problems!!); we barely got out ahead of the worst of the evening traffic.  Once we got past the heaviest traffic areas we stopped for gas and dinner.  Once we got home, we were both too tired for anything but early to bed! :)

Today: He has a regular weekly appointment; it's local, and never takes long. We'll make a stop for refills, maybe get lunch, and head home.  I'm hoping to implement a new organizing strategy that I thought up.  If it works, I'll make major progress in getting the sewing room neat and comfortable to work in!  If it doesn't work, I may get frustrated and throw things! LOL!

October 3, 2012

Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's overcast now, and will probably be rainy and stormy, especially in the afternoon.  The forecast says most of the storminess will be east of a main interstate .. and today we're heading west, so we'll see if that matters.  It'll also be upper 80s ... last gasp of summer maybe?

Yesterday: I had a very busy and productive day.  My friend helped me clean out cabinets in the laundry room ... I found SO much silly stuff in there! LOL!  Now I even have extra room.  After she left, I took trash to the dump. and even finally got to the grocery store.  And - I still managed to be home before the boys got here.

Today: It's too bad it's such a rainy day, because DH has another Duke appointment.  I had hoped we'd have a few months free of that trip.  Silly me, what was I thinking? LOL!  I hope the rain won't be an issue with driving.  This is a new doctor (like he doesn't already have enough? LOL!) so we have no clue how long we'll be there - I'm just hoping we get out before the evening traffic.  Maybe we can even stop at a favorite place to eat on the way home. :)

October 2, 2012

Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's pouring rain right now, but this will probably be "hit and miss" most of the day.  Today will be a lot warmer, in the low 80s; but will probably stay heavily overcast.

Yesterday: I admit, it was once again not very productive.  I did get a few productive things done; but I spent way too much time *waiting* ... for the supply delivery, for the school bus, for a reply to a question.  But I did enjoy watching DWTS last night! :)

Today: Even though it's rainy, I think today will be more productive.  Someone is coming over to help me clean out the laundry room cabinets (that haven't been touched in 11 years! Yikes!), and I hope we'll get the whole room organized.  Since I didn't go yesterday, I'll still have to run out to the dump and to the grocery store this afternoon. Maybe I can get that done between showers! LOL!

October 1, 2012

Good morning! It's a wonderful morning. It's gray and cool now, but should at least partly clear off by afternoon.  The temp will only be around the low 70s, so a nice mild day.

Yesterday: It was rainy off and on, which tends to effect my mood.  But, I made a list and got nearly everything on it done. Yay!  I probably would have gotten it all ... but I distracted myself with more fall decorations! :)

Today: The supply delivery is due today; but they've apparently changed the schedule, and now he won't come until sometime after 2:00.  So, I only have this morning to decide if I need to go out for anything.  I do need to take trash to the dump - but not going to try that if it's going to rain! LOL! I do plan to finish vacuuming at least.  And a gray dreary day might be a good time to work on updating notebooks and lists! :)