Well I can finally relax. Last nite I wrote the blog and then lost it. I could not find it anywhere or even get into my blog. I was panic stricken and as you all know I am dramatic so I worked myself into a tizzy. Not good as we were already tired, both Leroy and I , so it was high tension in here last nite. Finally I was able to let go, just cause I was totally exhausted. We both crashed and slept till almost 11.
Now the reason for the above is cause I had to get a new computer The last one was fried with malware. So now I have to re enter stuff and reload stuff and learn a new operating system. I am not to technologically behind times usually but I don't know how to troubleshoot and often not how to solve problems. I have to say I am getting better though. This computer has windows 8 on it and I was really comfortable with windows 7 as I had learned it before I ever learned anything else. So whole new way to get thru life. Leroy has it on his computer but he doesn't really know it either.
So this am Leroy sat down with me and we called the Geek Squad (the online support system) and we put many hours in but we got things that I was having trouble with straightened out. Then I had one small glitch yet and I was able to call Jeff and he talked me thru it.
Jeff had set the whole thing up for me so if he hadn't I would still be standing in the store wondering what computer to buy, how to load it and etc. That kid is a lifesaver.
Which brings me to say, Jeff is the neatest kid in the world and I love him to pieces. How was I so lucky to get such a great kid when I was such a wicked stepmother. I hardly feel I deserve him, but now I can't imagine life without him. He is fun, and funny, and intelligent, sensitive, loving, and any other great adjective I can imagine to say.
The other new news is that my friend Donna's husband is in the hospital for a cardiac procedure and if anyone can spare a prayer send one his way. Hopefully this will help him get a handle on this heart failure and he can lead a happy and productive life.
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Playing catch up
Here I am updating my blog as ordered to by my son and a friend. Ha Ha
It has been a bittersweet summer. The weather in the NW has been totally incredible. I have just enjoyed it and soaked it all up. I haven't missed very many days.
We thought we were helping some friends as payback for the nice things they were doing for us but I think we over did it and it didn't end all as well as I had hoped. Plus my mouth always gets me in trouble. I pray I follow Joyce Meyers teachings and learn to keep my mouth and words under control. I can't afford to alienate too many friends.
We were blessed tho by those same friends who gave us lodging (even with all our pets) while we had some body work done on the RV. We couldn't stay in it because of fumes that would be bad for birds and cats. It took over a good 6 weeks I bet. We were trying to pay back by helping the friends with chores but we (I should say I) always over do. Its my take charge and control issue. So I don't think we left them with the warm fuzzy feelings we wish we would have.
I have to say our pets adjusted so well. The cats took the separation from us in stride. The birds seemed to love the changes and the attention. And the dogs are happy as long as they were with us. Plus they got lots of play and yards and pups to play with and of course lots of attention from others.
So anyhow that was the main part of the summer. I got to a couple of dog shows but had to go by myself as the rv wasn't around for most of them and my annie was busy. Its way .more fun with people to share it with. Tho I did get to spend some nice time with my dog friends. We didn't do so terribly well at the shows but we had fun anyhow and it seems we really made some progress as a team Iris and I, plus I tried showing Sallee and that was quite an experience. So I got to do my fun things I wanted to do.
We didn't get to many other places in the northwest like we had planned but that was ok. We spent some time in a friends vacant lot next to her house and that was a ball. Getting to see and be with her was really fun. We learned a new game (bananagram) and had lots of laughs.
My other friend had a knee replacement and I tried to help her for a while. I stayed at the hospital for a few days with her as she had some problems with anesthesia and pain meds as I had with one of mine and I just couldn't leave her there. So glad I was there to help her. She really didn't need me much after that. She does an amazing job of recovery. Made me feel like a real woose.
We spent some time at the fairgrounds in Langley with all the bunnies and tho its nothing special it is rather nice to be isolated there by yourself. We spent a fair amount of time in the RV park at City Beach in Oak Harbor and have learned to kinda like that little town. Got lots of walking and biking up there.
I think Leroy kept busy enough this summer he was content. Doing nothing really isn't what he likes for any length of time. He loves helping people and doing stuff.
I found my lifes dream this summer. I found an Olympic style boxing gym. I have wanted to box for at least 30 years and Annie reminded me that a new gym was now available in Clinton. I went there and found my dream. Dakota Stone has been a boxer for 20 years at least and now in addition to still boxing occasionally she runs a gym. She started me out and in less that 2 months I have some muscles, even a little 2pack under all the fat, and less pain, and happier than ever. She is an amazing trainer and helps you realize that you CAN do it. When I went back on the road she gave me my own training plan and it isn't as fun as going to her gym but by gummit, I am doing it , and it helps. My weight is starting to go down but I have really started to build muscle and sculpt my body so not going to worry about the weight loss. It will come off in time. For now I just know I look better and I am wearing 2 sizes smaller jeans. I have less pain, and more energy. So what else could I want?
My little Annie went off to college. She and I spent a day in Bellingham and had so much fun. Then Leroy she and I went up on a sat after her first week of class and spent a few hours with her. It was so special to see her. We really didn't see much of her as with it being her last summer at home, and her job and saying goodbye to all her friends and dealing with all of this. This has been quite a year for her, she has an autoimmune disease which has affected her life and then with lots of changes in her life, its been such a busy time for her I am glad we had any time at all with her.
We did help her and her mom with the dog 4H at the fair, that was fun and I found out I have a gift for announcing. So if It am around next summer fair I am going to be the announcer. It was a blast.
We got to spend some time with another friends dau who is into dogs and horses. She is such a darling and Sallee has fallen in love with her so we got to enjoy that too. Leroy got to judge and he had fun doing that and then has found out he is even getting paid for it. How lucky is that.
We did had Leroys kite festival and he works hard there and I just enjoyed it. He also worked with our dog club in helping put on our agility trial. If there is something to be done, Leroy loves offering to do it.
We changed cars to pull behind the RV, but I think I mentioned that. We love the jeep liberty that we got and Leroy got a rack built by a friend for the top so he is happy with it.
We just recently (within the last 2 weeks) lost our old cat, or I should say Jeffs cat that became mine, and life is so sad without him. We had him cremated and Jeff picked up his ashes yest. He will keep them. It was so hard for him to lose him, that cat went with him thru some tough times. Then he came to live with me and enriched my life to no end. So I have no one sleeping on my pillow at nite or helping me with everything I do.
I got to enjoy some really good visits with Ginny, PC, Linda Stafford, Deb Jones, Donna and Joyce so that was fun. Not sure if I missed anyone but it was a fun summer because of them. I learned this summer that true friends are always there for you. True friendship doesn't fade away with miles or time and true are their for you when you need them, without you even having to ask them.
We had some nice times with Jeff this summer but afraid I wear him out when he comes home. He always has to help me with something and he is so patient about doing it. This week he had to help me get another computer as mine got fried and then he had to load it and teach me how to use it. He deserves more fun. I always feel bad we are such boring parents cause we wnjoy him so much..
Oh Leroy got to take a little outing to the east side of the mts where he visited with an old friend of his.
I think that is most of our summer I think.
We are now on our way to Minn. to see my family, especially a niece. Then we go to Arkansas the end of Oct. to a Workkamper seminar. After that we will decide where to go and maybe even get a job with our rv time. So that might be fun. Its something we hope to try and see if it will help us financially. Anyhow, we are checking that out.
We still haven't decided where to settle down or if we want to settle down yet. So this will let you all know when we decide what to do. Maybe we will go broke and live on a street corner. who knows.
It has been a bittersweet summer. The weather in the NW has been totally incredible. I have just enjoyed it and soaked it all up. I haven't missed very many days.
We thought we were helping some friends as payback for the nice things they were doing for us but I think we over did it and it didn't end all as well as I had hoped. Plus my mouth always gets me in trouble. I pray I follow Joyce Meyers teachings and learn to keep my mouth and words under control. I can't afford to alienate too many friends.
We were blessed tho by those same friends who gave us lodging (even with all our pets) while we had some body work done on the RV. We couldn't stay in it because of fumes that would be bad for birds and cats. It took over a good 6 weeks I bet. We were trying to pay back by helping the friends with chores but we (I should say I) always over do. Its my take charge and control issue. So I don't think we left them with the warm fuzzy feelings we wish we would have.
I have to say our pets adjusted so well. The cats took the separation from us in stride. The birds seemed to love the changes and the attention. And the dogs are happy as long as they were with us. Plus they got lots of play and yards and pups to play with and of course lots of attention from others.
So anyhow that was the main part of the summer. I got to a couple of dog shows but had to go by myself as the rv wasn't around for most of them and my annie was busy. Its way .more fun with people to share it with. Tho I did get to spend some nice time with my dog friends. We didn't do so terribly well at the shows but we had fun anyhow and it seems we really made some progress as a team Iris and I, plus I tried showing Sallee and that was quite an experience. So I got to do my fun things I wanted to do.
We didn't get to many other places in the northwest like we had planned but that was ok. We spent some time in a friends vacant lot next to her house and that was a ball. Getting to see and be with her was really fun. We learned a new game (bananagram) and had lots of laughs.
My other friend had a knee replacement and I tried to help her for a while. I stayed at the hospital for a few days with her as she had some problems with anesthesia and pain meds as I had with one of mine and I just couldn't leave her there. So glad I was there to help her. She really didn't need me much after that. She does an amazing job of recovery. Made me feel like a real woose.
We spent some time at the fairgrounds in Langley with all the bunnies and tho its nothing special it is rather nice to be isolated there by yourself. We spent a fair amount of time in the RV park at City Beach in Oak Harbor and have learned to kinda like that little town. Got lots of walking and biking up there.
I think Leroy kept busy enough this summer he was content. Doing nothing really isn't what he likes for any length of time. He loves helping people and doing stuff.
I found my lifes dream this summer. I found an Olympic style boxing gym. I have wanted to box for at least 30 years and Annie reminded me that a new gym was now available in Clinton. I went there and found my dream. Dakota Stone has been a boxer for 20 years at least and now in addition to still boxing occasionally she runs a gym. She started me out and in less that 2 months I have some muscles, even a little 2pack under all the fat, and less pain, and happier than ever. She is an amazing trainer and helps you realize that you CAN do it. When I went back on the road she gave me my own training plan and it isn't as fun as going to her gym but by gummit, I am doing it , and it helps. My weight is starting to go down but I have really started to build muscle and sculpt my body so not going to worry about the weight loss. It will come off in time. For now I just know I look better and I am wearing 2 sizes smaller jeans. I have less pain, and more energy. So what else could I want?
My little Annie went off to college. She and I spent a day in Bellingham and had so much fun. Then Leroy she and I went up on a sat after her first week of class and spent a few hours with her. It was so special to see her. We really didn't see much of her as with it being her last summer at home, and her job and saying goodbye to all her friends and dealing with all of this. This has been quite a year for her, she has an autoimmune disease which has affected her life and then with lots of changes in her life, its been such a busy time for her I am glad we had any time at all with her.
We did help her and her mom with the dog 4H at the fair, that was fun and I found out I have a gift for announcing. So if It am around next summer fair I am going to be the announcer. It was a blast.
We got to spend some time with another friends dau who is into dogs and horses. She is such a darling and Sallee has fallen in love with her so we got to enjoy that too. Leroy got to judge and he had fun doing that and then has found out he is even getting paid for it. How lucky is that.
We did had Leroys kite festival and he works hard there and I just enjoyed it. He also worked with our dog club in helping put on our agility trial. If there is something to be done, Leroy loves offering to do it.
We changed cars to pull behind the RV, but I think I mentioned that. We love the jeep liberty that we got and Leroy got a rack built by a friend for the top so he is happy with it.
We just recently (within the last 2 weeks) lost our old cat, or I should say Jeffs cat that became mine, and life is so sad without him. We had him cremated and Jeff picked up his ashes yest. He will keep them. It was so hard for him to lose him, that cat went with him thru some tough times. Then he came to live with me and enriched my life to no end. So I have no one sleeping on my pillow at nite or helping me with everything I do.
I got to enjoy some really good visits with Ginny, PC, Linda Stafford, Deb Jones, Donna and Joyce so that was fun. Not sure if I missed anyone but it was a fun summer because of them. I learned this summer that true friends are always there for you. True friendship doesn't fade away with miles or time and true are their for you when you need them, without you even having to ask them.
We had some nice times with Jeff this summer but afraid I wear him out when he comes home. He always has to help me with something and he is so patient about doing it. This week he had to help me get another computer as mine got fried and then he had to load it and teach me how to use it. He deserves more fun. I always feel bad we are such boring parents cause we wnjoy him so much..
Oh Leroy got to take a little outing to the east side of the mts where he visited with an old friend of his.
I think that is most of our summer I think.
We are now on our way to Minn. to see my family, especially a niece. Then we go to Arkansas the end of Oct. to a Workkamper seminar. After that we will decide where to go and maybe even get a job with our rv time. So that might be fun. Its something we hope to try and see if it will help us financially. Anyhow, we are checking that out.
We still haven't decided where to settle down or if we want to settle down yet. So this will let you all know when we decide what to do. Maybe we will go broke and live on a street corner. who knows.
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