Hi to all (all of one or two that read this). I can't believe that June came and went and not one posting, sheesh...you blink and it's gone. I guess June was pretty full. I know part of it was.
My cousin came to visit from Texas. She is a master seamstress and I was in the middle of a piecing quilt and she decided we would work on it. WELL...let me tell you. Before she went home we had finished the pieced top! Plus, she came with quilt frame instructions. So, we hired the Ol' Coyote to help build. We went to the Coyote's shop and got all the wood we needed and Colleen, my cousin, can sweet talk that Coyote into doing anything for her. So, he stopped what he was doing and devoted himself to our project. Again, that was completed prior to Colleen's departure.
While Colleen was here we got to go to Yellowstone (my third favorite place to visit). What are number one and two, you ask. Well, number one is of course, Disneyland! My number two is Miami, Oklahoma...the home of April, Robert, and the midget! Well, she was the midget...maybe now since she is a teenager and her legs are longer than mine, maybe we should change her name to Gidget! (Probably, she would just like to be called Kaitlyn, since that is her name.) But the Coyote nicknamed her "the midget" and he still calls her that, so...oh well, she just politely smiles....I wonder what she is really thinking...hummmmm
Yellowstone was great. It wasn't too warm, so we really had a great day. We took the northeast entrance, and that way we got to go up the Beartooth Highway, into Cooke City ( I even bought a great T-shirt). The next time we go to Cooke City, I will know to use the bathroom facilities at the Chamber of Commerce. I went to the gas station to use the facilities, and I had to buy something to be able to get the key for the OUTHOUSE!!! I couldn't believe it. They padlock the outhouses.... what is this world coming to????? Anyway, when you gotta go, you gotta go. After we used their facilities, we stopped at the Chamber of Commerce (Cooke City) and I looked out the window and saw their facilities (outhouses) and they had no padlocks, they were free....wow, free to pee....what a concept!!!
Sorry about the delay in Cooke City, now back on the road to Yellowstone. The reason we went thru Cooke City (like we needed an excuse) was because there is a neat waterfall just off that road. You have to park the car and walk about a city block and you see this gorgeous waterfall. It has a name...Crazy Woman Falls. It isn't on the map and it is one of the best. When April and Bob come up we get to go there again, to show them and take mega pictures, I can't wait!
After we spent so much time at the falls, then stopping to have a picnic lunch (which was yummy). Fried chicken, macaroni salad, chips and fruit....oh yum... then we went to Canyon, to the new visitors center. They have a lot of pictures, maps and even a short film on Yellowstone, the Caldera, and the fires. It was very interesting. The whole visitor's center in Canyon was very interesting...so were the gifts to buy...had to buy some. I got the prettiest picture of the lower falls in a poster, which has been framed and is hanging in the theater room, downstairs. It looks great...but the Coyote wouldn't let me hang it on the main floor....silly boy...drives me crazy sometimes....hummm, sometimes??? ok, moving on...
After Canyon, it was getting late so we decided to skip Artist point, the upper falls and the lower falls, all of which are my favs...but it was a long drive and we were getting tired of sitting so we decided to keep moving. It was a super drive with animals and sights all over. Thru the whole day, we saw deer, squirels, a bald eagle, buffalo, and coyote ( not the one I'm sitting next to). We saw all the animals, or yeah, the Pelican too. All except the major Moose, Elk and Grizzly, dang...I hate it when we don't get to see the A team!
We got to Sylvan Pass, and, as usual, the motor goes off and we sit and wait for the pilot car. It didn't take too long and we were on our way. I wanted to stop at the Buffalo Bill Dam, it's a tourist place, but, a beautiful body of water as well. The Ol' Coyote has never seen the display so I thought it would be great to stop. I was out voted, everyone was tired and ready to get home, so we kept driving and got home around 8pm. It was a long (but delicious) day...
The next day, we stayed at home and did some more sewing. We took a trip to the quilt store and of course, walmart...then that evening, we went to a BBQ to which we had been invited. It was another fun, but full, day.
As with all good things, Colleen had to return home, so up to Billings, MT we went to take her to the airport. I'm hoping she had a great time. She said she did and we all sure enjoyed her visit.
I guess I need to stop this blog, my sister and husband are due to arrive and then we will have more fun and I can blog again. Tomorrow is the 4th of July and we have a parade to go to in the am. Then in the pm, we have a party and another BBQ to attend. After the BBQ, we will sit out under the stars and watch the great Cody fireworks... They are awesome. They begin at 10pm and go for one half hour.....stuuuuuuuuupendious!!!
OK, I'm outa here, have a great 4th!!!
lynne
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
CATCH UP
Hi, it's been quite a while since the last blog. So, now, I'm playing catch up. Let's see, the trip to Florida was good. I hope it helped our Kid. We took about 12-15 loads from one house to the other, with the Coyote's truck. No one had any money, so we ate a lot of tuna and drank a lot of water. It was hot and muggy, not my favorite kind of weather. We got a lot done, but boy did we sweat! While we were there the car was repossessed, so now the Kid is catching rides to where he needs to go. He is not a happy camper, but, I hope he is learning a thing or two, or three, or etc.
When we left (after four days), we went to Chattanooga, TN. We met some friends that we had not seen since 1993 when they moved from California. Jim was the husband, and Debi was the wife, also one of my best friends. Deb died a year ago and I really miss her...a lot! What a hoot she was and what a team we made. Anyway, the reason we met Jim, and his fiancee, Diana, was to (of course) have a good time reliving the past and to have a nice dinner at the Texas Roadhouse, I love there bread and honey butter, yummmmmmmmm, nice and hot...and the best part of dinner was that they treated. Well, maybe that wasn't the best part, my rib eye steak was muy scrumptuous. After dinner we went back to the hotel room and talked for another hour or two. Before going up to our room, tho, Jim had packed some of Debi's treasures for me. I was so excited. I know she would have wanted me to have them because they mean so much. And...one of those treasures was her OLD singer treadle sewing machine. I was so excited and happy to have it. It was, however, larger than the covered space in Coyote's truck, so we went from Chattanooga to Cody with the back unsecured. It wasn't a problem, the machine was way too heavy for anyone to steal. And, the Big Guy upstairs kept the rain away so everything was good.
After our dinner and sleep, we drove to Mound City, MO and spent the second night. The next day, we drove from Mound City, MO all the way to Cody, yah, HOME! We ended up only putting about 4,500 miles on the truck, but the last day we drove almost 1,000 miles. Boy, were we glad to be home.
Since our trip, we have been very busy. The Ol' Coyote has been busy with Fred, doing the irrigation stuff, so we can have water for the lawn. Also, one of our dear friends died and he has been helping the flying club clean out the basement. Porter (our friend) had so much stuff in the basement for the flying hobby that it has taken 4 guys all week to clean it out, and it's still not done. They are going to try and sell the stuff so his widow, Betty will get the much needed money. Port had no life insurance... The Ol' Coyote sold Port's guns and brought the money to Betty who was so excited, now she can pay the property taxes. Life goes on...so do the taxes, unfortunately.
While the Coyote was busy, so was I. I have been so much better since my surgery and since I found a new doctor. He has changed my meds and I feel like I have walked out of a fog. I had been on lithium for almost 20 years. I no longer have to take that drug and I am so elated. I feel like me again and it is wonderful. I can concentrate better, and, I can focus. I am sewing more, I have three quilts going and I have taken up rubber stamping again and I love it. I'm cooking more and cleaning more. I have energy and excitement in my life again...wahoo! The only problem now is my sleeping, or the lack of...
WOW...I just got information from Robert that my favorite family (the Clarks) are coming to Cody again this year for their vacation. I don't know why they like us so well, but I'm sure happy they do. We love having them here and we go fun places and laugh and have a lot of fun. This year I am trying to get a reservation at the Old Faithful Lodge for one night. It is in Yellowstone Nat'l Park and a really big landmark. Robert and the Ol' Coyote go ATVing and that gives April and I time to shop (with Kaitlyn, their daughter). Kaitlyn is great. When we first met them, the Coyote nicknamed her the Midget. You have to picture this little blond girl with this deep voice, it was really cute. Since then, she has grown so much (I know they do that). She is changing into a nice well mannered young lady...a rare breed now days.
Changing the subject, we just got home from the movies, we went with Fred and Gail to see Larry the cable guy in Delta Farce. Wow, what a bust...save your money, it was not funny and really dumb. I expected it to be dumb, but funny...it wasn't.
The debates are on now and I need to go. My typing is noisy for the Coyote to hear, so I better say goodnight.
When we left (after four days), we went to Chattanooga, TN. We met some friends that we had not seen since 1993 when they moved from California. Jim was the husband, and Debi was the wife, also one of my best friends. Deb died a year ago and I really miss her...a lot! What a hoot she was and what a team we made. Anyway, the reason we met Jim, and his fiancee, Diana, was to (of course) have a good time reliving the past and to have a nice dinner at the Texas Roadhouse, I love there bread and honey butter, yummmmmmmmm, nice and hot...and the best part of dinner was that they treated. Well, maybe that wasn't the best part, my rib eye steak was muy scrumptuous. After dinner we went back to the hotel room and talked for another hour or two. Before going up to our room, tho, Jim had packed some of Debi's treasures for me. I was so excited. I know she would have wanted me to have them because they mean so much. And...one of those treasures was her OLD singer treadle sewing machine. I was so excited and happy to have it. It was, however, larger than the covered space in Coyote's truck, so we went from Chattanooga to Cody with the back unsecured. It wasn't a problem, the machine was way too heavy for anyone to steal. And, the Big Guy upstairs kept the rain away so everything was good.
After our dinner and sleep, we drove to Mound City, MO and spent the second night. The next day, we drove from Mound City, MO all the way to Cody, yah, HOME! We ended up only putting about 4,500 miles on the truck, but the last day we drove almost 1,000 miles. Boy, were we glad to be home.
Since our trip, we have been very busy. The Ol' Coyote has been busy with Fred, doing the irrigation stuff, so we can have water for the lawn. Also, one of our dear friends died and he has been helping the flying club clean out the basement. Porter (our friend) had so much stuff in the basement for the flying hobby that it has taken 4 guys all week to clean it out, and it's still not done. They are going to try and sell the stuff so his widow, Betty will get the much needed money. Port had no life insurance... The Ol' Coyote sold Port's guns and brought the money to Betty who was so excited, now she can pay the property taxes. Life goes on...so do the taxes, unfortunately.
While the Coyote was busy, so was I. I have been so much better since my surgery and since I found a new doctor. He has changed my meds and I feel like I have walked out of a fog. I had been on lithium for almost 20 years. I no longer have to take that drug and I am so elated. I feel like me again and it is wonderful. I can concentrate better, and, I can focus. I am sewing more, I have three quilts going and I have taken up rubber stamping again and I love it. I'm cooking more and cleaning more. I have energy and excitement in my life again...wahoo! The only problem now is my sleeping, or the lack of...
WOW...I just got information from Robert that my favorite family (the Clarks) are coming to Cody again this year for their vacation. I don't know why they like us so well, but I'm sure happy they do. We love having them here and we go fun places and laugh and have a lot of fun. This year I am trying to get a reservation at the Old Faithful Lodge for one night. It is in Yellowstone Nat'l Park and a really big landmark. Robert and the Ol' Coyote go ATVing and that gives April and I time to shop (with Kaitlyn, their daughter). Kaitlyn is great. When we first met them, the Coyote nicknamed her the Midget. You have to picture this little blond girl with this deep voice, it was really cute. Since then, she has grown so much (I know they do that). She is changing into a nice well mannered young lady...a rare breed now days.
Changing the subject, we just got home from the movies, we went with Fred and Gail to see Larry the cable guy in Delta Farce. Wow, what a bust...save your money, it was not funny and really dumb. I expected it to be dumb, but funny...it wasn't.
The debates are on now and I need to go. My typing is noisy for the Coyote to hear, so I better say goodnight.
Friday, April 20, 2007
GOING AGAIN
Well, here we go ... "On the Road Again".... We leave at 6am for Clermont, Florida. Our boy called today and asked for some help, so we are on our way. All I can say, is once a parent, FOREVER a parent....Unconditional love, that's what it is all about. When they call in need, you go. So, we got everything (I hope) in order today and we go tomorrow. It is 2050 miles and we are planning on driving 14 hours the first day and then 12 hours the next and be there sometime on the third day. So we will have two sleeps going and two sleeps returning. And we will be putting over 5,000 miles on the Ol' Coyote's truck.
We have canceled our Alaskan Cruise, maybe someday, but now is not the time. I don't even know if we will be going to the family reunion...that remains to be seen, come July. I feel badly, but I know it's what we are supposed to do at this time. When I called my brother and talked to my sister-in-law, she really felt bad and that made me feel bad, too. She is so sweet and I hated to do this to her because, she set up the whole Cruise...but, you can only do what one can do.
Ok, onward and upward. We went out to dinner with Fred and Gail tonight, so I wouldn't have to cook the night before we left. We went to (what used to be) one of my favorite restaurants in town. It turned bad as soon as we walked inside the door. There was this strong odor of fish. NOT GOOD. Fred hates fish and hates the smell of fish. I will have to admit, it really didn't smell good at all. Anyway, we sat down and began to peruse the menu. I knew what I wanted. They have the biggest and best pork chop in the world. But, as we were looking at the menu, the music started, and it was so loud and so obnoxious, all of us were unhappy. The Ol' Coyote asked the waitress to turn it down and she did. The food was ok, and we weren't asked to leave, we couldn't wait to get out of there...laughing.
Let's see, we are almost packed, the fridge has been cleaned out, the dishes are on wash, the clothes have been washed and packed, the car has been fed and is full....Daysee is at the dog hotel and kitty is not happy. She hates it when we leave. She knows we are going and is totally ticked at us. I just hope she stays well until we get back home. Thank heaven Gail will check on her and get the mail for us. She is such a peach, I'm so glad she is my friend. I think we are close to going to bed to rise and shine and be on the road at 6am....wish us luck!
Bones is almost over, it's about 10:30 and the Ol' Coyote is ready to turn in, so I will say good night for now, I sure hope I can sleep tonight...
We have canceled our Alaskan Cruise, maybe someday, but now is not the time. I don't even know if we will be going to the family reunion...that remains to be seen, come July. I feel badly, but I know it's what we are supposed to do at this time. When I called my brother and talked to my sister-in-law, she really felt bad and that made me feel bad, too. She is so sweet and I hated to do this to her because, she set up the whole Cruise...but, you can only do what one can do.
Ok, onward and upward. We went out to dinner with Fred and Gail tonight, so I wouldn't have to cook the night before we left. We went to (what used to be) one of my favorite restaurants in town. It turned bad as soon as we walked inside the door. There was this strong odor of fish. NOT GOOD. Fred hates fish and hates the smell of fish. I will have to admit, it really didn't smell good at all. Anyway, we sat down and began to peruse the menu. I knew what I wanted. They have the biggest and best pork chop in the world. But, as we were looking at the menu, the music started, and it was so loud and so obnoxious, all of us were unhappy. The Ol' Coyote asked the waitress to turn it down and she did. The food was ok, and we weren't asked to leave, we couldn't wait to get out of there...laughing.
Let's see, we are almost packed, the fridge has been cleaned out, the dishes are on wash, the clothes have been washed and packed, the car has been fed and is full....Daysee is at the dog hotel and kitty is not happy. She hates it when we leave. She knows we are going and is totally ticked at us. I just hope she stays well until we get back home. Thank heaven Gail will check on her and get the mail for us. She is such a peach, I'm so glad she is my friend. I think we are close to going to bed to rise and shine and be on the road at 6am....wish us luck!
Bones is almost over, it's about 10:30 and the Ol' Coyote is ready to turn in, so I will say good night for now, I sure hope I can sleep tonight...
Sunday, April 15, 2007
OMG!!!
WOW, talk about freaky....I went to my blog to see when I had blogged last and Holy Mole', I don't even remember the last blog I had written. Sheesh, I must have been really out of it, or something! Anyway, things have really moved since I talked with you last. I noticed that it was on March 18th and here it is April 15th already, wow, time flies. And, so much has transpired since then.
Let's see, March 28th we took off to got to Oklahoma to see our bestest friends, April, Robert and Kaitlyn. We arrived there Thursday evening (a little later than expected). We were moving right along until Salinas, KS. We got off the freeway to get gas then got back on. As soon as we were off the on ramp, onto the freeway, the Ol' Coyote anounced that he had lost the power steering...hum...what does this mean.... Well, we pulled over to the side and O C got out with the 18 wheelers wizzing by like HUGE gusts of a hurricane. He opened the hood and climbed in...after a few minutes he came back to the inside and announced that we had a broken fan belt. So he retrieved a new (he always carries a spare) fan belt and then went back out into the war zone to fix the truck. After some time, he came back to me and said, "call the tow company". The fan belt was not the problem. After removing the old one and finding there was no bite or tear in it, keen intellect told him, mmmm, something else must be wrong. So, we called the local AAA and after an hour, they arrived. I will have to say something for the people of Kansas, they were really hospitable. Two people stopped prior to the big truck, to see if they could be of assistance, really nice! Anyway, after the arrival of the BIG TRUCK, they loaded our little truck onto it and away we went to Oard's to see what the problem was, and, if we could get it fixed. We were praying that we wouldn't have to spend the night in Salinas, we really wanted to make it to Robt's/April's to spend the night with them. Seeings how, they both took Friday off, just for us. We were really sweatin' how much it was going to cost, the night stay, etc. WELL, that Big Guy upstairs took care of us again....whew! The fix and whole stop was only about 4 hours that we were behind. The cost of the fix was only $348.00! Now, I'm not one to like "repair bills" because O C usually does all the repair, himself. But that price on the road and in that short of time was totally outstanding! (If that would have happened in California, it would have cost about $800+...and that's a fact, Jack! Oh, btw, the fix was a new water pump and a new fan clutch, plus labor...
OK, so now we are 4 hours behind schedule and feeling pleased that we didn't get taken. So we made it to the Clarks' at about 9pm. We went to dinner and then collapsed.
Friday morning was supposed to be an ATV riding day for the boys, but with the inclement weather, they decided to look into the truck, and O C showed Robt what was done and they got to looking into it and low and behold, there was a bad apple in there. One of the seals was bad and the way they had put it together, it was sort of a miracle that we made it to Robt's. They used Friday for Truck repair. the GIRLS went S*H*O*P*P*I*N*G!!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!
We went to Joplin and had a great time. Malls, real live Malls...they don't have but one here, and it's 2 hours away. And, not a very good one at that. So I felt alive again, walking inside a mall looking at all the shops. We bought, we ate, we drove, and we ENJOYED!!! Then when we got home, it was time to go out to eat with the guys. After dinner, April and I HAD to make a quick run to Sonic for my usual, strawberry limeaide with easy ice, yummmmmmmmmmmm, and of course, while we were out, we were so close to Walmart, why not, right? Then we headed home and turned in for the night.
Saturday morning was the tULSA gUN sHOW, wAAAAAAAAAAAhOOOOOOOOOO! The boys went in the truck and we went in the car....(nifty, eh?) Mooooore shopping!!! Another Mall, oh boy, watch out, here we come!!!! Our shopping was cut short as the guys were hungry and thru with the gun show, so we had to go meet them for lunch. We went to Applebees and all ordered what we wanted. We proceeded to eat our lunch when all of a sudden, CRUNCH! Hum, that wan't on the menu. I reached into my mouth and pulled a little chunk og glass from within. We called the waitress over and gave her the evidence and she was so apologetic. In fact, ALL of our meals were free!!!! Let's hear it for Applebees!!!!!
OK, after that exciting lunch, we all decided to go to Bass Pro, wow, another place to spend money...am I in heaven or what!!! We wandered around inside and found lots of really neat things to buy, but we couldn't because the guys had previously gone to the "gold mine" and gotten parts for O C's new project car. Let me re-phrase that. It's a new project, old car. So we couldn't bring home the cot tent I wanted, rats! It's really a cool contraption. It would fit in the bed of the truck, and all we would need would be a port-a-potty and we wouldn't have to pay hotel bills again. I thought it was a great idea. For some reason, I was voted down. hummmm, not happy. Oh well, just a minor set back. We had so many other goodies, I could hardly complain.
After coming back to the Clarks' we got a good nights sleep and were out again to see the malls. Somewhere in here we got to go to P. F. Changs...this really cool Chinese Food Restaurant. It was wonderful. I don't know if the Clark family enjoyed it as much as I did, but I was in heaven again...love that food. We were first introduced to P. F. Changs in Florida, with the boys. (That's another story).
The whole trip went by so fast, we were on our way home before we knew it! But, not to leave out Milagro's Mexican food dinner, one of those nights, oh yum! It's really fun to be so multi-restaurante'. Food is a big part of life and I really love to enjoy life....lol!
Home again, home again, jig-ity-jig! What a whirlwind those 4 days were. I think Robt and April had to go back to work, just to get some rest. Oh, btw, the boys did get to go ATVing before we made the trip back home, so they were happy.
Since we've been home, life has not slowed down. There is always a project going on, and, things that have had to get done. Thursday, I got a clean bill of (inside) health. I was worried about that one. I had waited (actually, procrastinated) for ten years since my last scoping. I was truly concerned as to what may have started growing. Not only was I clean, but, another claim to fame.....I am the only person that this doctor knows that has a longer colon than the scope! So , when I say I am full of it, I really am! Next Thursday, the Ol' Coyote gets his turn.....hopefully, the Big Guy upstairs will give him the same bill of health.
I guess I have rambled on long enough for this blog, I better leave you some time before the sun goes down. Isn't it great that the sun is staying up longer? Here in Cody, we have light until about 8:10pm, and gaining everyday. In the summer, it stays light up here until 10pm, it's great to be able to get so much done. We have to make up for those short winter days. We are waiting for the ditch water to be turned on, so we can start watering the lawn again, to have green grass, instead of the winter straw look. And I can plant my posies again in the front barrels. I love flowers. That's one thing I miss here is the lack of color....flowers! We have evergreens, thank heaven, or the winter would really be bleak (colorwise).
Gosh, I better close or I will never stop typing. Good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are!
Let's see, March 28th we took off to got to Oklahoma to see our bestest friends, April, Robert and Kaitlyn. We arrived there Thursday evening (a little later than expected). We were moving right along until Salinas, KS. We got off the freeway to get gas then got back on. As soon as we were off the on ramp, onto the freeway, the Ol' Coyote anounced that he had lost the power steering...hum...what does this mean.... Well, we pulled over to the side and O C got out with the 18 wheelers wizzing by like HUGE gusts of a hurricane. He opened the hood and climbed in...after a few minutes he came back to the inside and announced that we had a broken fan belt. So he retrieved a new (he always carries a spare) fan belt and then went back out into the war zone to fix the truck. After some time, he came back to me and said, "call the tow company". The fan belt was not the problem. After removing the old one and finding there was no bite or tear in it, keen intellect told him, mmmm, something else must be wrong. So, we called the local AAA and after an hour, they arrived. I will have to say something for the people of Kansas, they were really hospitable. Two people stopped prior to the big truck, to see if they could be of assistance, really nice! Anyway, after the arrival of the BIG TRUCK, they loaded our little truck onto it and away we went to Oard's to see what the problem was, and, if we could get it fixed. We were praying that we wouldn't have to spend the night in Salinas, we really wanted to make it to Robt's/April's to spend the night with them. Seeings how, they both took Friday off, just for us. We were really sweatin' how much it was going to cost, the night stay, etc. WELL, that Big Guy upstairs took care of us again....whew! The fix and whole stop was only about 4 hours that we were behind. The cost of the fix was only $348.00! Now, I'm not one to like "repair bills" because O C usually does all the repair, himself. But that price on the road and in that short of time was totally outstanding! (If that would have happened in California, it would have cost about $800+...and that's a fact, Jack! Oh, btw, the fix was a new water pump and a new fan clutch, plus labor...
OK, so now we are 4 hours behind schedule and feeling pleased that we didn't get taken. So we made it to the Clarks' at about 9pm. We went to dinner and then collapsed.
Friday morning was supposed to be an ATV riding day for the boys, but with the inclement weather, they decided to look into the truck, and O C showed Robt what was done and they got to looking into it and low and behold, there was a bad apple in there. One of the seals was bad and the way they had put it together, it was sort of a miracle that we made it to Robt's. They used Friday for Truck repair. the GIRLS went S*H*O*P*P*I*N*G!!!!! YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!
We went to Joplin and had a great time. Malls, real live Malls...they don't have but one here, and it's 2 hours away. And, not a very good one at that. So I felt alive again, walking inside a mall looking at all the shops. We bought, we ate, we drove, and we ENJOYED!!! Then when we got home, it was time to go out to eat with the guys. After dinner, April and I HAD to make a quick run to Sonic for my usual, strawberry limeaide with easy ice, yummmmmmmmmmmm, and of course, while we were out, we were so close to Walmart, why not, right? Then we headed home and turned in for the night.
Saturday morning was the tULSA gUN sHOW, wAAAAAAAAAAAhOOOOOOOOOO! The boys went in the truck and we went in the car....(nifty, eh?) Mooooore shopping!!! Another Mall, oh boy, watch out, here we come!!!! Our shopping was cut short as the guys were hungry and thru with the gun show, so we had to go meet them for lunch. We went to Applebees and all ordered what we wanted. We proceeded to eat our lunch when all of a sudden, CRUNCH! Hum, that wan't on the menu. I reached into my mouth and pulled a little chunk og glass from within. We called the waitress over and gave her the evidence and she was so apologetic. In fact, ALL of our meals were free!!!! Let's hear it for Applebees!!!!!
OK, after that exciting lunch, we all decided to go to Bass Pro, wow, another place to spend money...am I in heaven or what!!! We wandered around inside and found lots of really neat things to buy, but we couldn't because the guys had previously gone to the "gold mine" and gotten parts for O C's new project car. Let me re-phrase that. It's a new project, old car. So we couldn't bring home the cot tent I wanted, rats! It's really a cool contraption. It would fit in the bed of the truck, and all we would need would be a port-a-potty and we wouldn't have to pay hotel bills again. I thought it was a great idea. For some reason, I was voted down. hummmm, not happy. Oh well, just a minor set back. We had so many other goodies, I could hardly complain.
After coming back to the Clarks' we got a good nights sleep and were out again to see the malls. Somewhere in here we got to go to P. F. Changs...this really cool Chinese Food Restaurant. It was wonderful. I don't know if the Clark family enjoyed it as much as I did, but I was in heaven again...love that food. We were first introduced to P. F. Changs in Florida, with the boys. (That's another story).
The whole trip went by so fast, we were on our way home before we knew it! But, not to leave out Milagro's Mexican food dinner, one of those nights, oh yum! It's really fun to be so multi-restaurante'. Food is a big part of life and I really love to enjoy life....lol!
Home again, home again, jig-ity-jig! What a whirlwind those 4 days were. I think Robt and April had to go back to work, just to get some rest. Oh, btw, the boys did get to go ATVing before we made the trip back home, so they were happy.
Since we've been home, life has not slowed down. There is always a project going on, and, things that have had to get done. Thursday, I got a clean bill of (inside) health. I was worried about that one. I had waited (actually, procrastinated) for ten years since my last scoping. I was truly concerned as to what may have started growing. Not only was I clean, but, another claim to fame.....I am the only person that this doctor knows that has a longer colon than the scope! So , when I say I am full of it, I really am! Next Thursday, the Ol' Coyote gets his turn.....hopefully, the Big Guy upstairs will give him the same bill of health.
I guess I have rambled on long enough for this blog, I better leave you some time before the sun goes down. Isn't it great that the sun is staying up longer? Here in Cody, we have light until about 8:10pm, and gaining everyday. In the summer, it stays light up here until 10pm, it's great to be able to get so much done. We have to make up for those short winter days. We are waiting for the ditch water to be turned on, so we can start watering the lawn again, to have green grass, instead of the winter straw look. And I can plant my posies again in the front barrels. I love flowers. That's one thing I miss here is the lack of color....flowers! We have evergreens, thank heaven, or the winter would really be bleak (colorwise).
Gosh, I better close or I will never stop typing. Good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are!
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Thanks for not giving up on me. Gosh, I really need to blog but I have been so "not with it" lately. We had to put Saydeedog down last Wednesday and that didn't help matters. She has been part of the family for ten years. Really difficult to let go, even tho we know that we will see her on the other side.
Then Coyote has been begging me to go shooting with him on Thurs nights for the .22 pistol shoot. They use the indoor range for this shoot. Which is really good when the weather get's down in the minuses, but..... I went and the gun powder residue, the odor/fumes/smoke has started my Reactive Airway Disease. So now, I am really under it. My chest/ribs are so sore and I don't do anything but cough that deep bronchial cough, ugh.....headache...can we say pleurosy? My ribs and chest feel like they are caving in on me and I'm not going to be able to breathe. I have to sleep sitting up so i can catch my breath.....this stuff is down right mean. Not only do I not get to go shooting...I have to suffer pain, lack of sleep and being sick. This just doesn't seem sensible to me. And, totally unfair! I love to shoot....We had a great time shooting together, just like old times, but then I get this stupid stuff. I just have to learn to live with it, after all, the alternative is not a positive.....at least not right now!.....laughing....Even if I did lousy, it was fun. I did a no no.....I shot my timed fire and rapid fire both on the same target. YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS? It not only means I lost 100 points right off the top. It means that all 20 shots were counted and only the lowest 10 shots count for the score....talk about your double penalty....sure glad it happened the first night, so I didn't look totally dufus. Of course, my first night may turnout to be my last night...
I got asked today to come and join the quilter's guild here in Cody.....do I want to do that? I don't think so...I just bought a new 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle to work on to relieve some stress. Cwap, I haven't even got all the border pieces separated...sheesh! Don't you get really upset one someone says to you that we all have 24 hours in the day and how we use them is up to us...NOT!!...haven't the ever heard of EMERGENCIES, or ran out of mik and hubby has to have milk for cereal.....no chips to go with the guacamole...I mean there are a lot of things that don't "fit" into 24 hours...so the next time you hear someone with that trite little statement, you have my permission to clobber the heck out of them!
Awwwww, to my last and favorite subject....it's getting close to O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A Time,,,YEAH!!!!!
We leave the 28th and get home on the 3rd.....Look out Tulsa, Joplin and cabela's...here we come. Oh, yes, and the boys are going atving.....and to the gun show, peweeee, I used to like the gun shows, but now they smell like dirty ashtrays.....but that's ok, more shopping time for us,...hehehe YES!!!!!!!!!!!
On an up note, my meds seem to be working out really well. I have been able to be clean and organize and really get moving. So, I'm excited about that! I go Tues to see the doc and get my prognosis....hopefully he will leave me where I am, but the dose I am taking is not even up to the therapeutic dose, so I hope LIps, the midget and robert can put up with me swinging from the ceiling fans.....
Well, I was naughty, I caved.....I went to the quilt shop and started the Rambling rose "block of the month" club. I love log cabin and the colors (even tho there is yellow in it) are great. I really like the patterns in the fabric. I just can't travel to Greybull that well, and I hate doing things by myself. I think that stems from my baggage as a child. I was alone so much. It didn't bother me at the time, because, you know kids, they are invincible. Well, that invincibility has escaped and left me here to deal with it. My dad died when I was 5 and I was there, watching the whole thing. Then, for the next five years, mom worked two jobs and I was in school. She would work at the school while I was there and then come home with me for a few hours, then go to work at Sears, Valley Plaza (CA). She would get off at 10pm and I would leave the house and walk down the dark alley to meet her. Something what you do, when you have to. Thank heaven the world was a little safer then. We had no money, mom couldn't afford a "babysitter" so I was alone a whole lot. You know, I never really put that together until just now.....wow, see what I mean, my new meds are really kicking in.....
I've also revived my hobby of Rubber stamping. nOw, I realize this could get out of hand, but I am trying to keep a lid on it. I'm having a party maybe the 16th of April if I can ever get this chick to land so I can talk to her. Anyway, I'm excited about making greeting cards....and adding to my stampbooking supplies.
It's getting late, and I should turn in so I can sleep this nausea away. Hope you all had a great Sunday.
Good night, me
Sunday, January 28, 2007
SATURDAY/SUNDAY-WHATEVER...
Hello again. Here it is 0040 sunday morning and I can't sleep. I don't know who is louder Miss Kitty or the Ol' Coyote....so hear I am, just popped an herbal pill for sleeping. It's supposed to work in half an hour....yeah, right. I can't even get "good" stuff to knock me out, who am I kidding.
Saturday was a good day. I got my IPAQ and talked with my friend in WA so he could sorta guide me thru some of it. And we did accomplish some of it. I'm stuck right now. I have to download another reader for some things I want to download and the reader I want is giving me problems. So...I deleted it. Now, I have to go back in (tomorrow) and see if I can get the proper download. I think what happened is that the download I got was not for my pocket pc....I'm hoping anyway. (Time out, I have to go throw another log in the fire, it's 1 degrees right now..brb...OK, I'm back. When it gets that cold out, the fire just eats those logs. But, it's neat. I love the smell of a wood stove.
OK, onward and upward. Didn't hear from Alyssia, but we did get to hear from our daughter Kelli and the girls. They are all fine. The little ones are just as rambunktious as ever. Kel is doing a newsletter now, and I know that is fun for her. She is such the artist! I know it's NOT fun diong it on her shabby old computer that only works when IT wants to and not when she would like it to. And then, then, there's the whole thing about getting it out of the computer.....you know like "printing" on a REAL printer...Sorry Kell, I feel for you, honestly, I do. But see what you have learned??? You can make magic.....well, almost, anyway.
Didn't hear from the boys either, but, hopefully that is good news. It's the 2am/3am calls from them that make you crazy. Since we are here in Wyoming and they are in Florida....not like it's a hop, skip, and a jump if something critical were to happen. Oh well, I can't worry about things I cannot change, or have no control over. (I know that is a very poor sentence structure, sorry)
I heard briefly...VERY briefly from Lips. They were in their room awaiting their din din and I answered the phone and she says, oops, our dinner's here, I will have to call you back. WELL, I'm still waiting for the call...that shows you where I fit in their "Getaway Plans" ...lol I know they are having a good time, with all the pinch and giggling goin on....I'm happy they could get away for a couple days, it helps the stress level, what, with both of them holding down good jobs and keeping MWH on her toes. She is on honor roll, you know....Alyssia missed it by one grade...in her elective! Sheesh, shows where her priorities areN'T....
Well, it's been a half hour....hummm. do I feel sleepy....uhhhhh, no! But no surprise.
I have to tell you...The Coyote knew I wanted this IPAQ, ya know, well, we have been on this osterity program...it's killing me, we don't go out to dinner anymore, I gotta think up something different to cook, I hate that...the thinking up is worse than the cooking...and he will clean up, if I cook. So, really, I don't have a bad deal going. But, a woman likes to be treated once in a while. So anyway. He finally spied the IPAQ...I was surprised, he didn't blow a gasket, nor did he flip his lid....he just looks at me with this twinkle in his eye and says, "Osterity program, huh, what happened to the osterity program." Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeelllllllll, but he wasn't that upset. All he did is say, "give me some money, I wanna go buy my distributor cap and blah blah blah, so I gave him $40, and sent him on his way.....A HAPPY MAN!!! Thats' the best kind. So then, when he got home and did some stuff in the shop, he comes in and says, "How would you like to go to Powell and have EL TAPATIO for dinner....WWWWWWWWWWAAAAAA HHHOOOOOOOOOOO, he musta been feeling might good. So we did just that. We left and went to the Sunset House (a family restaurant) in town, to see Judy's "engagement" ring. (this is funny because they have been living together for 16 years) But, she got DIAMONDS!!!! Nice ring on her finger, three nice stones. The center one is the largest and the one on either side is just a tweek smaller. So clean and really looks great on her finger. She is so excited we tonld her she better come in for a landing, before the wind catches her and we never see her again.....Those are the first REAL diamonds this girl has ever had.
Ok, then we had a great drive to Powell (30 miles from the house) and a wonderful dinner at El Tapatios. Another great drive back to ...oh wait a minute....I forgot the really fun thing everyone does on a Saturday night....we drove thru the car wash, YYYaaaaaaaaa Hoooooooooo....big night on the town!!!
If this post doesn't make much sense and is kinda jumbled and jumpy...that's just normal for my brain. It never knows for sure wherer it wants to go, or where it wants to be....so I apologize if it was difficult to follow...If I stay at this for a while, maybe I will get better...but, then there is the alternative...but we will dwell on the positive for now....guess I better give up and go back to the rumble room, ya'll take care.
Good night!
Saturday was a good day. I got my IPAQ and talked with my friend in WA so he could sorta guide me thru some of it. And we did accomplish some of it. I'm stuck right now. I have to download another reader for some things I want to download and the reader I want is giving me problems. So...I deleted it. Now, I have to go back in (tomorrow) and see if I can get the proper download. I think what happened is that the download I got was not for my pocket pc....I'm hoping anyway. (Time out, I have to go throw another log in the fire, it's 1 degrees right now..brb...OK, I'm back. When it gets that cold out, the fire just eats those logs. But, it's neat. I love the smell of a wood stove.
OK, onward and upward. Didn't hear from Alyssia, but we did get to hear from our daughter Kelli and the girls. They are all fine. The little ones are just as rambunktious as ever. Kel is doing a newsletter now, and I know that is fun for her. She is such the artist! I know it's NOT fun diong it on her shabby old computer that only works when IT wants to and not when she would like it to. And then, then, there's the whole thing about getting it out of the computer.....you know like "printing" on a REAL printer...Sorry Kell, I feel for you, honestly, I do. But see what you have learned??? You can make magic.....well, almost, anyway.
Didn't hear from the boys either, but, hopefully that is good news. It's the 2am/3am calls from them that make you crazy. Since we are here in Wyoming and they are in Florida....not like it's a hop, skip, and a jump if something critical were to happen. Oh well, I can't worry about things I cannot change, or have no control over. (I know that is a very poor sentence structure, sorry)
I heard briefly...VERY briefly from Lips. They were in their room awaiting their din din and I answered the phone and she says, oops, our dinner's here, I will have to call you back. WELL, I'm still waiting for the call...that shows you where I fit in their "Getaway Plans" ...lol I know they are having a good time, with all the pinch and giggling goin on....I'm happy they could get away for a couple days, it helps the stress level, what, with both of them holding down good jobs and keeping MWH on her toes. She is on honor roll, you know....Alyssia missed it by one grade...in her elective! Sheesh, shows where her priorities areN'T....
Well, it's been a half hour....hummm. do I feel sleepy....uhhhhh, no! But no surprise.
I have to tell you...The Coyote knew I wanted this IPAQ, ya know, well, we have been on this osterity program...it's killing me, we don't go out to dinner anymore, I gotta think up something different to cook, I hate that...the thinking up is worse than the cooking...and he will clean up, if I cook. So, really, I don't have a bad deal going. But, a woman likes to be treated once in a while. So anyway. He finally spied the IPAQ...I was surprised, he didn't blow a gasket, nor did he flip his lid....he just looks at me with this twinkle in his eye and says, "Osterity program, huh, what happened to the osterity program." Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeelllllllll, but he wasn't that upset. All he did is say, "give me some money, I wanna go buy my distributor cap and blah blah blah, so I gave him $40, and sent him on his way.....A HAPPY MAN!!! Thats' the best kind. So then, when he got home and did some stuff in the shop, he comes in and says, "How would you like to go to Powell and have EL TAPATIO for dinner....WWWWWWWWWWAAAAAA HHHOOOOOOOOOOO, he musta been feeling might good. So we did just that. We left and went to the Sunset House (a family restaurant) in town, to see Judy's "engagement" ring. (this is funny because they have been living together for 16 years) But, she got DIAMONDS!!!! Nice ring on her finger, three nice stones. The center one is the largest and the one on either side is just a tweek smaller. So clean and really looks great on her finger. She is so excited we tonld her she better come in for a landing, before the wind catches her and we never see her again.....Those are the first REAL diamonds this girl has ever had.
Ok, then we had a great drive to Powell (30 miles from the house) and a wonderful dinner at El Tapatios. Another great drive back to ...oh wait a minute....I forgot the really fun thing everyone does on a Saturday night....we drove thru the car wash, YYYaaaaaaaaa Hoooooooooo....big night on the town!!!
If this post doesn't make much sense and is kinda jumbled and jumpy...that's just normal for my brain. It never knows for sure wherer it wants to go, or where it wants to be....so I apologize if it was difficult to follow...If I stay at this for a while, maybe I will get better...but, then there is the alternative...but we will dwell on the positive for now....guess I better give up and go back to the rumble room, ya'll take care.
Good night!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
ENTER AQUARIUS
Yep, I knew it, we have entered the sign of Aquarius! For me, it is that time of the year when everything goes belly-up. All of the kids are having hard times, we are barely scraping by....sheeesh...I know it is just one of those valleys, but, boy, it's tough wandering around down there. Wishing and a hoping that we can make it to the next peak. That's what the Ol' Coyote calls life....a smathering of peaks and valleys. So, if you are not feeling up to snuff, just know, you are not alone. Remember the sage and wise advise from the ol' coyote....peaks and valleys.
It was 44 degrees here today. Wow, shirtsleeve weather. But, they say, an arctic blast is coming for this weekend, so we shall see. If there is one thing I have learned, leaving in Cody, WY...it's don't believe everything you hear, regarding the weather. It sorta does what it wants, when it wants. It can change 20/30 degrees in an hour if it wants, I've been here for that! It even snowed on July 4th during the parade, once! Son of a gun, just as we sit here talking about weather, the chinook winds are kicking up and the temp is 47 degrees at 7pm, weird, I tell you.
Gail and I went out on the town today, we went to Buffalo Billies, Walmart and the Dollar store....woooo hoooooo....you gotta love living in Cody, WY. The only rub was that we were supposed to end up at the Willow Tea House, a great little eclectic restaurant. We were going to get some scones and devonshire cream for dessert. We got there too late. They close at 3pm....rats, I really wanted some scones and devonshire cream. If you ever come to Cody, you have to go to the Willow Tea House at least for dessert, so you can indulge...you won't be sorry!!!
Tonight is shoot night for the Ol' Coyote. He's at the range shooting targets for high score. That's one of the things he does, regularly, is to shoot.
I'd much rather be doing what my friend Lips is doing tonight. She and her family are driving to Branson for a great two-nighter. They got this package deal (because they live in Oklahoma)and so they are triping the light fantastic. Kaitlyn will, with her mom, swim in the pool, I know that for sure. Then the rest of the time, well, what else...shop and eat....wow, wish I was there to participate. I have never been to Branson, someday, I'm gonna go there!
Can't right now, tho, too worried about the kids. The boys are about to loose their house, split, or file bankruptcy, ugh! And our daughter is (at 36) still trying to figure out who she is and where she fits into the whole scheme of things...I'll tell you, life is getting more complexed as the days go..or is it come...?
Well, I'm getting ready for Valentine's Day. I have got cards and stuff for the 5 grandchildren and cards for the kids, even on for that guy I live with...who won't give me one...oh well, it's not that important. What I really would like would be to go to Cassies (that's the old whorehouse here in Cody from yesteryear). It's the best steak house here...but the most expensive, too. But they have the best lobster in the world...well, in my little world, anyway.
Gee, now that I'm thinking about lobster, I better close...I'm getting really hungry....so, you have a great night, and we will talk again.
Good night!
It was 44 degrees here today. Wow, shirtsleeve weather. But, they say, an arctic blast is coming for this weekend, so we shall see. If there is one thing I have learned, leaving in Cody, WY...it's don't believe everything you hear, regarding the weather. It sorta does what it wants, when it wants. It can change 20/30 degrees in an hour if it wants, I've been here for that! It even snowed on July 4th during the parade, once! Son of a gun, just as we sit here talking about weather, the chinook winds are kicking up and the temp is 47 degrees at 7pm, weird, I tell you.
Gail and I went out on the town today, we went to Buffalo Billies, Walmart and the Dollar store....woooo hoooooo....you gotta love living in Cody, WY. The only rub was that we were supposed to end up at the Willow Tea House, a great little eclectic restaurant. We were going to get some scones and devonshire cream for dessert. We got there too late. They close at 3pm....rats, I really wanted some scones and devonshire cream. If you ever come to Cody, you have to go to the Willow Tea House at least for dessert, so you can indulge...you won't be sorry!!!
Tonight is shoot night for the Ol' Coyote. He's at the range shooting targets for high score. That's one of the things he does, regularly, is to shoot.
I'd much rather be doing what my friend Lips is doing tonight. She and her family are driving to Branson for a great two-nighter. They got this package deal (because they live in Oklahoma)and so they are triping the light fantastic. Kaitlyn will, with her mom, swim in the pool, I know that for sure. Then the rest of the time, well, what else...shop and eat....wow, wish I was there to participate. I have never been to Branson, someday, I'm gonna go there!
Can't right now, tho, too worried about the kids. The boys are about to loose their house, split, or file bankruptcy, ugh! And our daughter is (at 36) still trying to figure out who she is and where she fits into the whole scheme of things...I'll tell you, life is getting more complexed as the days go..or is it come...?
Well, I'm getting ready for Valentine's Day. I have got cards and stuff for the 5 grandchildren and cards for the kids, even on for that guy I live with...who won't give me one...oh well, it's not that important. What I really would like would be to go to Cassies (that's the old whorehouse here in Cody from yesteryear). It's the best steak house here...but the most expensive, too. But they have the best lobster in the world...well, in my little world, anyway.
Gee, now that I'm thinking about lobster, I better close...I'm getting really hungry....so, you have a great night, and we will talk again.
Good night!
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
SHOW NIGHT
Good evening.....It's actually early evening, because Gail and I are goin' to the movies...we are going to see, "Happily Never After"...we need a good laugh..hopefully it will work out that way. It's been a stressful week.
Last Wednesday, I had minor surgery, at the surgery center. It's a long story, but the doctor's office (2-1/2 hours later) was not the place to remove a small tumor. So, he scheduled me in the S.C. a week later. Wow, in the office, it was local only, ouch! I thought I was over reacting until I saw what he took out, yuk! Coyote said the doctor at several times had his finger inside me, under my ribs, to the depth of his second knuckle, trying to dig out the tumor. As soon as he cut to "pop" it out, the tumor fell apart, he said it was like an orange that split into sections...whatever. So, a week ago tomorrow was my surgery for the other two to be removed. I haven't been able to sleep well, because one was on my back and two on my front. There is no position comfortable. Think about it, even when you are on your side, you have to find a place where your arms and legs don't fall off......lol
Other happenings, let's see. Oh, the Ol' Coyote has been working overtime to get things set up so he can build a radio controlled airplane. He has so many hobbies, it's like he nails his foot to the ground and I spin him, and whichever way he stops, that's the hobby he works on for the day. Today was car day. He changed the oil and filter in his truck. Then he drove both the vehicles out of the garage to give the garage a bath. It's been so cold here, and so much snow around, that the "little" chores have been put aside. The other little normal daly chore not been able to do, picking up the poo (I know you needed to hear this, but think about it, it is important) the poor dogs where on their tiptoes dodging all the landmines out there....six shovelsful, peeeeeewwwwww.
Well, after that yuky duty, hahaha, Coyote decided he got a reward. So, he went to his shop an played on his new little car. He drained some stuff and looked at this and that and just loved his new little '87 samuri...we haven't driven it yet.....
Then he even thought of me and checked the other bookcase that is still in the fire savlage. He came in and told me that it needs a back, anad he has the 1/4" plywood big enough to cut, and stain and back the bookcase, yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Then we can bring it in the basement, in the theater room to put the extra dvds that wouldn't fit in the beautiful cabinet Mr. C(oyote) made. It really is a great cabinet!
Kitty is doing better. We give her half a baby asprin wednesday and Saturday. Her paw is better, she can walk on it and you can touch it now, without her bitting your hand off. Thank you for all your prayers, in her behalf....I need her.
Oh, the other most bizzare thing the Ol' Coyote did yesterday was to make Fruitcake. Now, this is really strange, for a man that doesn't cook. He loves the real fruitcake, not the kind you buy, the kind Carol Hughes makes. No one, or No storebought fruitcake has ever measured up to hers. So he got a receipe from a family here and he couldn't wait to make it. So, he made it. I came out to see how he was doing....there were no measuring spoons around and I got a little worried. So I said, "have you measured anything?" Oh yeah...."with what?" a teaspoon. Like a teaspoon for drinking tea? Yeah, it's a teaspoon.....Oh Welll....like the man says, "I'm a bad ass, I can do anything"....so I tried to help and helped with the oven temp, paming the pans, etc.....we took it out when it was done, turned it upside down on the wire rack, so we didn't have to dig it out, after it cooled....it's amazing the things men don't know about cooking.....anyway, bottom line.....the Ol' Coyote sez, It's good, you should try it, it's really good!!!"
With that, I'm going to say good night and see ya at the movies!!!!!!!!!
Last Wednesday, I had minor surgery, at the surgery center. It's a long story, but the doctor's office (2-1/2 hours later) was not the place to remove a small tumor. So, he scheduled me in the S.C. a week later. Wow, in the office, it was local only, ouch! I thought I was over reacting until I saw what he took out, yuk! Coyote said the doctor at several times had his finger inside me, under my ribs, to the depth of his second knuckle, trying to dig out the tumor. As soon as he cut to "pop" it out, the tumor fell apart, he said it was like an orange that split into sections...whatever. So, a week ago tomorrow was my surgery for the other two to be removed. I haven't been able to sleep well, because one was on my back and two on my front. There is no position comfortable. Think about it, even when you are on your side, you have to find a place where your arms and legs don't fall off......lol
Other happenings, let's see. Oh, the Ol' Coyote has been working overtime to get things set up so he can build a radio controlled airplane. He has so many hobbies, it's like he nails his foot to the ground and I spin him, and whichever way he stops, that's the hobby he works on for the day. Today was car day. He changed the oil and filter in his truck. Then he drove both the vehicles out of the garage to give the garage a bath. It's been so cold here, and so much snow around, that the "little" chores have been put aside. The other little normal daly chore not been able to do, picking up the poo (I know you needed to hear this, but think about it, it is important) the poor dogs where on their tiptoes dodging all the landmines out there....six shovelsful, peeeeeewwwwww.
Well, after that yuky duty, hahaha, Coyote decided he got a reward. So, he went to his shop an played on his new little car. He drained some stuff and looked at this and that and just loved his new little '87 samuri...we haven't driven it yet.....
Then he even thought of me and checked the other bookcase that is still in the fire savlage. He came in and told me that it needs a back, anad he has the 1/4" plywood big enough to cut, and stain and back the bookcase, yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Then we can bring it in the basement, in the theater room to put the extra dvds that wouldn't fit in the beautiful cabinet Mr. C(oyote) made. It really is a great cabinet!
Kitty is doing better. We give her half a baby asprin wednesday and Saturday. Her paw is better, she can walk on it and you can touch it now, without her bitting your hand off. Thank you for all your prayers, in her behalf....I need her.
Oh, the other most bizzare thing the Ol' Coyote did yesterday was to make Fruitcake. Now, this is really strange, for a man that doesn't cook. He loves the real fruitcake, not the kind you buy, the kind Carol Hughes makes. No one, or No storebought fruitcake has ever measured up to hers. So he got a receipe from a family here and he couldn't wait to make it. So, he made it. I came out to see how he was doing....there were no measuring spoons around and I got a little worried. So I said, "have you measured anything?" Oh yeah...."with what?" a teaspoon. Like a teaspoon for drinking tea? Yeah, it's a teaspoon.....Oh Welll....like the man says, "I'm a bad ass, I can do anything"....so I tried to help and helped with the oven temp, paming the pans, etc.....we took it out when it was done, turned it upside down on the wire rack, so we didn't have to dig it out, after it cooled....it's amazing the things men don't know about cooking.....anyway, bottom line.....the Ol' Coyote sez, It's good, you should try it, it's really good!!!"
With that, I'm going to say good night and see ya at the movies!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
BOOTS ON THE GROUND
HI y'all....is that right, or should it be ya'll, I think that looks better, the latter must be the correct way....ok, so, HI, YA'LL and how do you feel about this wonderful predicament we are in???? I like Julliani.....he summed it all up by saying we have no other choice but to send in the 20,000...it's not a case of the dems vs. the repubs. it's not a question of Bush winning, it's a case of AMERICA winning....get 'em in, get 'em out. Oh well, I guess whatever happens is gonna happen. Only the "boots on the ground" are going to make the difference...enough of that stuff.
Yesterday was a wonderful day. We took a day trip to Billings, MT and did some shopping. The ol' Coyote got some neat tools and we went to Costco and got some neat stuff. We got to eat at a "chain" restaurant, Applebees...and it was good. Coyote loves food!!! The ride up and back was very pleasant, no deer or antenna-lope running in the street, just on the pasture sides, thank heaven. We worry up and back about injuring or killing an animal. I saw 2 deer on the side of the road, makes me so sad. We got home after dark and found everything safe here.
Oh, guess what I did today...I'm so excited. My windmill blew down in August (2006) and I've wanted another one but, I'm affraid it will have the same fate. So, Coyote called this place in Powell, it's about 30 miles from us, but has the same winds. They sell windmills for real. I mean they are working windmills @ $500. a pop. Well, Coyote was not excited about spending that much money for a windmill to sit in our yard. So, today, Mr. Olson called about windmills. He said that he found from the same company, ornamental windmills that are considerably less. I was so excited, I wrote him a check for a deposit and he will call when they come in. I want a galvanized with red. He said they come, either a straight galvanized, or, white with red. So, if I have too, I will take the white with the red, but he said he would check to see if they would do the galvanized with the red. I don't really care....I want red on it and I want it in my yard. Mr. Olson sez they are ten feet tall...and they will hold up against our winds!!! Another thing we did was to call the roofman (this has nothing to do with my windmill). We had some heavyduty winds the other night, they were clocked at 70-75mph here. That was light compared to the other areas around us, thank heaven. But, nevertheless, we did incurr some minor damage, so Mr. roofman came out and checked our whole roof for us. All we have is some minor damage that he will take care of when the weather warms up. That was super, too. I don't like spending money or repair jobs.
Ok, so, let's see, what have I missed, oh yeah. I forgot to tell you about our friend. We know a family that owns and operates their own Mexican restaurant, here in Cody, called Julian's. Their food is really good. It's Lynn & Chris and their two kids, Gabby, just graduated H.S. and Chris who is a junior at H.S.. Anyway, we went in (first time since the holidays) Gabby was waiting tables, and we asked how everyone was. She said her dad has been sick. Then she went to get our drinks and her mom (Lynn) came out and started talking about Chris (her husband, Gabby's father). She said that he had his tonsils removed ( he's 39 yrs. old) and then he went downhill from there. Then she left to prepare our food. After Gabby served us, Lynn came back out (it was late and everyone had had their lunch and was gone) so she sat and told us his story. Wow, what he has been thru. What the whole family has been thru. After the surgery, he developed a sinus infection. The sinus infection went into the bone behind his ear. He spent time in the hospital, had to have surgery on the infected bone and he still hasn't recovered. Their doctor practices in Billings, so when he has to go to the doctor, Lynn has to close the restaurant and take the whole day off. If the doctor wants him to spend more time there then the restaurant stays closed until they come back from Billings. (Billings is a two hour drive from Cody.) It's just incredible what they have gone thru, just because his parents didn't have his tonsils removed when he was a child. Wow, it really made me feel blessed that my folks had mine removed when I was young. And when they grew back, they had them removed again. That was when I was 15 and that hurt like a son of a gun....I can't even imagine the pain and problems Chris has gone thru.
Our internet went out today, of course, just when I was trying to transfer some funds. Why does Murphy's Law always come into play... How did Murphy's Law even get started? I guess I will have to google that one, now I'm curious. Let's see, what do I need to do tomorrow. I know, after I get my chores done, I think I will go see Sandy at Verizon and check out the phones. I want to get one that I can download my tunes, I miss my ringtone tunes. That will be a fun thing to do on a Thursday. My friend Gail has to get her esophagous scoped tomorrow, so I hope she comes thru that ok. I think she needs to take prevacid or something like that...it works for me! It's getting about that time, so I guess I should close for now, happy dreams!
Good night...
Yesterday was a wonderful day. We took a day trip to Billings, MT and did some shopping. The ol' Coyote got some neat tools and we went to Costco and got some neat stuff. We got to eat at a "chain" restaurant, Applebees...and it was good. Coyote loves food!!! The ride up and back was very pleasant, no deer or antenna-lope running in the street, just on the pasture sides, thank heaven. We worry up and back about injuring or killing an animal. I saw 2 deer on the side of the road, makes me so sad. We got home after dark and found everything safe here.
Oh, guess what I did today...I'm so excited. My windmill blew down in August (2006) and I've wanted another one but, I'm affraid it will have the same fate. So, Coyote called this place in Powell, it's about 30 miles from us, but has the same winds. They sell windmills for real. I mean they are working windmills @ $500. a pop. Well, Coyote was not excited about spending that much money for a windmill to sit in our yard. So, today, Mr. Olson called about windmills. He said that he found from the same company, ornamental windmills that are considerably less. I was so excited, I wrote him a check for a deposit and he will call when they come in. I want a galvanized with red. He said they come, either a straight galvanized, or, white with red. So, if I have too, I will take the white with the red, but he said he would check to see if they would do the galvanized with the red. I don't really care....I want red on it and I want it in my yard. Mr. Olson sez they are ten feet tall...and they will hold up against our winds!!! Another thing we did was to call the roofman (this has nothing to do with my windmill). We had some heavyduty winds the other night, they were clocked at 70-75mph here. That was light compared to the other areas around us, thank heaven. But, nevertheless, we did incurr some minor damage, so Mr. roofman came out and checked our whole roof for us. All we have is some minor damage that he will take care of when the weather warms up. That was super, too. I don't like spending money or repair jobs.
Ok, so, let's see, what have I missed, oh yeah. I forgot to tell you about our friend. We know a family that owns and operates their own Mexican restaurant, here in Cody, called Julian's. Their food is really good. It's Lynn & Chris and their two kids, Gabby, just graduated H.S. and Chris who is a junior at H.S.. Anyway, we went in (first time since the holidays) Gabby was waiting tables, and we asked how everyone was. She said her dad has been sick. Then she went to get our drinks and her mom (Lynn) came out and started talking about Chris (her husband, Gabby's father). She said that he had his tonsils removed ( he's 39 yrs. old) and then he went downhill from there. Then she left to prepare our food. After Gabby served us, Lynn came back out (it was late and everyone had had their lunch and was gone) so she sat and told us his story. Wow, what he has been thru. What the whole family has been thru. After the surgery, he developed a sinus infection. The sinus infection went into the bone behind his ear. He spent time in the hospital, had to have surgery on the infected bone and he still hasn't recovered. Their doctor practices in Billings, so when he has to go to the doctor, Lynn has to close the restaurant and take the whole day off. If the doctor wants him to spend more time there then the restaurant stays closed until they come back from Billings. (Billings is a two hour drive from Cody.) It's just incredible what they have gone thru, just because his parents didn't have his tonsils removed when he was a child. Wow, it really made me feel blessed that my folks had mine removed when I was young. And when they grew back, they had them removed again. That was when I was 15 and that hurt like a son of a gun....I can't even imagine the pain and problems Chris has gone thru.
Our internet went out today, of course, just when I was trying to transfer some funds. Why does Murphy's Law always come into play... How did Murphy's Law even get started? I guess I will have to google that one, now I'm curious. Let's see, what do I need to do tomorrow. I know, after I get my chores done, I think I will go see Sandy at Verizon and check out the phones. I want to get one that I can download my tunes, I miss my ringtone tunes. That will be a fun thing to do on a Thursday. My friend Gail has to get her esophagous scoped tomorrow, so I hope she comes thru that ok. I think she needs to take prevacid or something like that...it works for me! It's getting about that time, so I guess I should close for now, happy dreams!
Good night...
Sunday, January 07, 2007
SWEET SUNDAY
Happy wwwiiiiiiiinnnnnnddddddyyy Sunday to you!!!! It's still blowing here. I want my snow...what was it that George I quoted from Dana Carvey....."Ain't gonna happen, wouldn't be prudent..." hummmmm, what can I say. Oh well, I know we will get snow sometime. Except, now I heard that this is an El Nino year and it is supposed to be the hottest yet!!! WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? Better stock up on the water...good old sams bottled water. It's good for (I think) 2 years, surely it will get used by then. I know it would at this house. And, also, batteries. So when the electricity goes out, you can use those battery operated fans and flashlights.
So what did you all do on this fine first Sunday of the New Year? I went to church for a little, then came home and rested for awhile, and then got on the computer. I'm searching....I want another toy... I have decided that I don't like having my phone and pda all together. So now, I want a really cool phone that has a camera and that I can DOWNLOAD my favorite tunes. I miss not knowing who is calling me. With the Treo it only has stuffy rings that are boring. And, I'm so affraid that I am going to leave my phone/treo somewhere and sheer panic would set in, totally, instantly.....like, I would bust out balling. I just can't handle that pressure anymore. My brain's memory chip is full and I can't remember or think of half the stuff I used to, sheeesh!
Well, the Ol' Coyote is glued to Myth Busters (a little goes a long way for me) so I am trying to get all this done before the dinner bell rings. Lasagne tonight, yum.
Anyway, I have been trying to find this HP, IPAQ model #HX2495. It's really cool and I can hook up to the wifi wherever there is one available, like, oh I don't know, since I'm in Cody, WY, it's not going to be at the local Starbucks.....LOL So, it will just have to be our local Mickey Deeeeeeeeeeees! But anyone I visit, or any place I go with wifi, I can just log on to this neat little toy and my phone will be separate so I can hear my fun little, oh...so&so is calling....yaaaaaaa!
Now you probably are rolling your eyes and going, oh brother, where did she come up with this one....well, it was because of our company. Tim has one, and it is so cool, you don't have to pay for the internet because you just mooch of someone else, works for me, I have wifi and I don't mind sharing with a select few....anyway, It also hooks up with any bluetooth stuff, now this is where I am confused. If it works with bluetooth stuff, shouldn't I just be able to use my bluetooth for my phone, well, I don't have any paperwork, so I have to look into that. Also, I don't think I want to walk around with "the star ship enterprise" in my ear all day long! But, I'm excited...another toy. Boy, I wish I could get the Las Vegas channel for Tuesday. That's the day all the new techy toys are being displayed and I hear....Apple is going to run away with the best toy. That's ok....maybe then, my toy will go down in price and I can get it sooner....who knowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwws!
OK, it's about that time, I can hear that bell, getting ready to ding...So I will wish you all a good evening. We had a lot of fun with our friends. They were only here 2 sleeps and one day, so we had to hussle. We went to Wallmart, of course, for supplies, then the Museum, the Mural Bldg., The Irma for a dinner, and Bubba's for a breakfast. We had an elk roast here for dinner. We did well. Laughed and talked and ate like Kings. The only thing I didn't get to do was take Helen to the Willow Fence Tea Garden.....Now that place is worth coming to Cody!!!
Just one more little note, Curi (Miss Kitty) seems to be doing better, whew, I'm so glad, hope she continues until she is alllllllll better.
Here's to happy eating and a good evening, Good Night
So what did you all do on this fine first Sunday of the New Year? I went to church for a little, then came home and rested for awhile, and then got on the computer. I'm searching....I want another toy... I have decided that I don't like having my phone and pda all together. So now, I want a really cool phone that has a camera and that I can DOWNLOAD my favorite tunes. I miss not knowing who is calling me. With the Treo it only has stuffy rings that are boring. And, I'm so affraid that I am going to leave my phone/treo somewhere and sheer panic would set in, totally, instantly.....like, I would bust out balling. I just can't handle that pressure anymore. My brain's memory chip is full and I can't remember or think of half the stuff I used to, sheeesh!
Well, the Ol' Coyote is glued to Myth Busters (a little goes a long way for me) so I am trying to get all this done before the dinner bell rings. Lasagne tonight, yum.
Anyway, I have been trying to find this HP, IPAQ model #HX2495. It's really cool and I can hook up to the wifi wherever there is one available, like, oh I don't know, since I'm in Cody, WY, it's not going to be at the local Starbucks.....LOL So, it will just have to be our local Mickey Deeeeeeeeeeees! But anyone I visit, or any place I go with wifi, I can just log on to this neat little toy and my phone will be separate so I can hear my fun little, oh...so&so is calling....yaaaaaaa!
Now you probably are rolling your eyes and going, oh brother, where did she come up with this one....well, it was because of our company. Tim has one, and it is so cool, you don't have to pay for the internet because you just mooch of someone else, works for me, I have wifi and I don't mind sharing with a select few....anyway, It also hooks up with any bluetooth stuff, now this is where I am confused. If it works with bluetooth stuff, shouldn't I just be able to use my bluetooth for my phone, well, I don't have any paperwork, so I have to look into that. Also, I don't think I want to walk around with "the star ship enterprise" in my ear all day long! But, I'm excited...another toy. Boy, I wish I could get the Las Vegas channel for Tuesday. That's the day all the new techy toys are being displayed and I hear....Apple is going to run away with the best toy. That's ok....maybe then, my toy will go down in price and I can get it sooner....who knowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwws!
OK, it's about that time, I can hear that bell, getting ready to ding...So I will wish you all a good evening. We had a lot of fun with our friends. They were only here 2 sleeps and one day, so we had to hussle. We went to Wallmart, of course, for supplies, then the Museum, the Mural Bldg., The Irma for a dinner, and Bubba's for a breakfast. We had an elk roast here for dinner. We did well. Laughed and talked and ate like Kings. The only thing I didn't get to do was take Helen to the Willow Fence Tea Garden.....Now that place is worth coming to Cody!!!
Just one more little note, Curi (Miss Kitty) seems to be doing better, whew, I'm so glad, hope she continues until she is alllllllll better.
Here's to happy eating and a good evening, Good Night
Saturday, January 06, 2007
SIX DAYS OUT
Hi everyone....like no one reads this anyway, but I can pretend....So how have the first 6 days of your life been in the year of 2007. You know, after talking to some of my friends and family...not a whole lot has changed. I wanted 2007 to really be great! It's really being slow about it's greatness. I guess I should be thankful for small things, it could be a lot worse. At least, I have some family and friends, and still have a country that is free (according to "their" rules). It is better than any other nation around, so I'm really glad I'm here. Here in Wyoming, in my nice warm little house with my hubby, and my not so well kitty and my two dogs. I'm praying a lot for my house to stay in Wyoming. Boy, I can't believe that Dorothy lived in Kansas with Toto and they blew away....I've been to Kansas (not during a tornado, thank heaven) and it dosen't blow as much there as it does here. The ol' Coyote can't even go outside to take the Christmas tree down, because the wind will blow him away. They keep saying that it's gong to snow, and we keep hoping, but, this is day #6 and we haven't seen any yet. It must all be blowing over to South Dakota.
Oh well, this has been a very traumatic year thus far. We got thru day two with no problems, I thought for sure we were on our way. Scrrrrrrrrech, the brakes came on quick with Miss Kitty having a seizure on the third. We took her to Dr. Kristen and she took exrays and blood work. The only thing that is abnormal is her muscle enzymes. They are supposed to be 400 and her's are up to 23,000. What does that mean? I still don't know because we haven't heard why. They have to retest, so luckily they had enough blood left to retest. Anyway, I do believe that the seizure caused some damage somewhere. She can still walk the walk and talk the talk, but it did take her awhile to start talking. She would purrrrrrr, but not meow, weird? Now she seems ok, but very much slower than before, so I'm just grateful she is still with us for the time she has left.
After that trauma, Coyote took me to the doc's for an appointment. It seems I have some lumps, they are called lypomas. The doc figured out where they were and proceeded to say, "we can remove these, in the office"...cool, save me some money. Well, long story short, two and one half hours later... he made the decision that we would schedule the Surgical Center for the removal of the other two. I'm tough, but, dang, they couldn't find the silver bullet, and let me tell you....I hurt! Oh well, I guess I'll get over it. Phone call: OMG...Woody just called and said that Tigger just punched out a 14 yr. old boy at the park....wow, never a dull moment. I guess that kid isn't having such a good 2007 yet, either.
OMG...gulp, I didn't mean to omit her....she's one of the bestest.... I do have five granddaughters, however, I do need her numbers, for the legal beagle....stuff. I've asked before, and I still need yous's and her's ..... ;)
That was exciting, I had a post!!!!!! and it was a happy one.....thanks, lips....I wondered why I didn't get any cherries.....and I DIDN'T GET any cherries, from nobody, snifff, sniff.....poooooor meeeee. I think Walmart is predjudice against dark chocolate....and especially Cella dark covered cherries, with the clear syrup, it's the best, in case any people are readding this. And speaking of good things, Eragon is really good, too. And even the Night at the Museum...I don't like Stiller, but the show get's good. Robin Williams was my fav.....wow, that man is great whether he is acting or being a comedian.....and good ol' Owen Wilson, was good ol' Owen Wilson....what can I say...oh, I have to say one more thing, I just love Dick Van Dyke, too.
OK, I think I'm done, the Coyote is wantin' to go to bed....so, good night!
Oh well, this has been a very traumatic year thus far. We got thru day two with no problems, I thought for sure we were on our way. Scrrrrrrrrech, the brakes came on quick with Miss Kitty having a seizure on the third. We took her to Dr. Kristen and she took exrays and blood work. The only thing that is abnormal is her muscle enzymes. They are supposed to be 400 and her's are up to 23,000. What does that mean? I still don't know because we haven't heard why. They have to retest, so luckily they had enough blood left to retest. Anyway, I do believe that the seizure caused some damage somewhere. She can still walk the walk and talk the talk, but it did take her awhile to start talking. She would purrrrrrr, but not meow, weird? Now she seems ok, but very much slower than before, so I'm just grateful she is still with us for the time she has left.
After that trauma, Coyote took me to the doc's for an appointment. It seems I have some lumps, they are called lypomas. The doc figured out where they were and proceeded to say, "we can remove these, in the office"...cool, save me some money. Well, long story short, two and one half hours later... he made the decision that we would schedule the Surgical Center for the removal of the other two. I'm tough, but, dang, they couldn't find the silver bullet, and let me tell you....I hurt! Oh well, I guess I'll get over it. Phone call: OMG...Woody just called and said that Tigger just punched out a 14 yr. old boy at the park....wow, never a dull moment. I guess that kid isn't having such a good 2007 yet, either.
OMG...gulp, I didn't mean to omit her....she's one of the bestest.... I do have five granddaughters, however, I do need her numbers, for the legal beagle....stuff. I've asked before, and I still need yous's and her's ..... ;)
That was exciting, I had a post!!!!!! and it was a happy one.....thanks, lips....I wondered why I didn't get any cherries.....and I DIDN'T GET any cherries, from nobody, snifff, sniff.....poooooor meeeee. I think Walmart is predjudice against dark chocolate....and especially Cella dark covered cherries, with the clear syrup, it's the best, in case any people are readding this. And speaking of good things, Eragon is really good, too. And even the Night at the Museum...I don't like Stiller, but the show get's good. Robin Williams was my fav.....wow, that man is great whether he is acting or being a comedian.....and good ol' Owen Wilson, was good ol' Owen Wilson....what can I say...oh, I have to say one more thing, I just love Dick Van Dyke, too.
OK, I think I'm done, the Coyote is wantin' to go to bed....so, good night!
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