This and that!

We have sunshine--blue sky--  and not too hot! -I am definitely not going to town to-day--Yesterday was busy with groceries. And to-morrow I am away to the eye place--hopefully   for the last time for a couple of years. 

Yesterday too, Himself had a visit to the dentist. He had not been there since before Covid, so had 2  fillings replaced ---I drove him in--helped him in also--  They are so good there--saw me helping him out of the car and came out to help him in--even with his cane, he is not steady on his feet--

Himself wants to keep Lopez to-morrow when I am away---  That is too much for himself--I shall take Lopez in to Son #3's house, which really will mix Lopez up--but --it's better than Himself falling----There is a lot of planning when you live with someone sorta compromised--I also have a Lady friend who will come out in the morning to check on Himself--says she will have coffee with himself--she will bring the coffee--and I'll ask one of the boys to check on him in the afternoon---Hopefully I'll be back home by 4-ish-

So--no grass cutting to-day---- LOLOL---  Praise the good Lord! ---  

Hopefully you all are enjoying this day--We are so fortunate to be a part of it! 

Laugh at Yourself

 I suppose it's never too late to blog ---  It has been a very busy day here---  Thursday I travel to Sudbury to the Eye Dr ----  and I had to do 10 times more stuff than I usually do in a day--all to-day--plus, Himself had a dental appointment- 2 fillings--  He does not drive anymore so --I was the driver---I sure try to please everyone, but--sometimes  it is just not possible, no matter how hard I try.

WE have had rain off and on all day--- so I am really happy that I did get the grass done-- now if I had a million dollars, --- hey--That is a song isn't it?-----  The wee Chihuahua too was happy that he did not have to run thru long grass--which he tries to eat---  

Thank the good Lord that I can stay home to-morrow---  Doncha jess love days that you can do that?--

This is a very late blog---  I shall talk more to-morrow--  Hugs to all-

 

  

Too bad there are no classes on "Grand Mothering"

I am checking , coz --life is tough--'specially on some days---like yesterday--- 

 All was going along well-- It had rained all morning, and the sun came out in the afternoon-- but---- (Isn't there always a big "butt"?)-the front lawn and the septic side was wet--very wet--like "swampy wet"--Anyway, because Lopez is so tiny, I decided that I'd not wait for the Grandson, who might have trouble cutting with all the wetness-- (The grass sticks underneath the mower and I have to take the mower out to the back road and scrape the bottom---often-)----so, I decided to cut the front and the septic--help the Grandson out---

Well, that was not a wise decision on my part-- Before long, Himself was shouting that he was on the phone with Son#4 and Son #4 was upset--"Why was "I" cutting the grass when grandson was going to come out--Lordy Be! ---  I told Himself , it was only because the grass was so wet--AND--I continued cutting-- Soon----  I was told " in no uncertain terms" that Grandson was ready to come out here from town , but now he would not come--In fact, he may never come again! ----  I asked if he could cut the Lake side which was dry---

"NO"--- an emphatic "NO"--I was told--so, I continued on and did the lake side too--then crawled inside tired, and  sad---  I hate all the  stuff that happens -- Why can't grown ups spend some time with older people ---  Grandmothers don't ever mean to upset their kids--They just want peace--  short grass---and if they end up cutting their own grass, it's for a reason--  They don't like to hear the mower labouring ---  They certainly don't mean to upset anyone--  'specially the  Grandson-- I thought , when it is raining, it is hard for anyone to cut the grass--even me--  

---so, to-day is a new day--The Computer guy will be here to install a brand new Modem--Hopefully then the phones will not go offline --AND--the outside cameras will work once again--

There are days when nothing goes right---  Hopefully to-day will be better--Too bad there are no classes on "Grand Mothering"

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The big and the small-

I took this picture this AM--  Poor Beau is always trying to get away from the Chihuahua as Lopez bites his legs--But--Here is a rare photo of the 2 of them.

We have fog, with high humidity and terrible heat--and, of course , to-day was the day the Grandson was supposed to cut all the grass-This is what happens every week, and then I end up doing it!--His school is out this week so hopefully he will have more time.

I thought that I was going to Sudbury to the Eye Dr  on Monday--I checked my calendar and it isn't till Thursday--Lord love a duck! Good thing I keep a book of all the appointments as my brain seems to get confused!--?  Do you have to do that ?-  Crazy isn't it? And if something was previously booked--then cancelled, Lord love a duck-- I get really mixed up!

July 1st, will be Canada Day---Himself will have to get the flag out--It will be a holiday weekend in Canada--  with all kinds of celebrations everywhere. Hopefully the bugs will be gone by then! 

So, that is all for now---It's SUNDAY (in case you forgot what day it is to-day)--To-night is "All Creatures Great and Small" on PBS--- (I am reading the book right now)- and Tuesday  night is "The Amazing Race" in Canada-- on CTV----  (That's a lot of excitement for me--LOL)

I hope that where ever you are, you enjoy yer day! --

 

The brother leaves---

Here we are--- myself--Himself--AND--my "young" brother! ----  who--is not here now--sob sob! ---  He has gone to a "fly-in" fishing, resort, northwest of the town of White River.---  Of course I was SO SO SO sad to see him go.

This AM., I was exchanging winter boots and shoes, for summer shoes--Whatta terrible job! I have too much stuff---I have to begin to give a lot of it away--I can never wear all this clothing!

--And if I have so much, think of what the Queen must have! -- You think her seamstresses take her suits  away and remake them into different outfits?--she always looks so good! ---And think of all the hats she must have! Every time you see any of the Royals, they have magnificent hats on! 

We turned on the AC--It is very hot and humid outside--and buggy--

I shall "call it a day", as Dad used to say--- I hope that you all are enjoying the weekend.

 

 

It is so good to have family!

 My brother  was here--left this morning--and because I hate to see people leave, I cried-- I watched him walk out to his vehicle  just now, as he is heading North to a fly in fishing camp, I noticed that he looks like our Dad-- He walks like our Dad-- I am still crying. It is so nice to have relatives visit--He lives in New Hampshire so we don't get together often.

Last night we were at Son#1's house, just down the road from us--Here are some pictures from there.

Grand children

and the rest of us--

I wish we all lived closer ---- To-day's world  doesn't seem to allow that--------We have sunshine right now--- enjoy yer day , where ever you are!-

You know it is a good day if you didn't hit or bite anyone.

 When I was young---like --way back when---I never thought too much about my grandparents lives---  After I had a family of my own, I realize now that I perhaps should have given my parents lives, more thought--At the time, I believed that I was helping them a lot--  They moved from Florida, to our wee town in Northern Ontario -- That in itself must've put many difficulties in their lives---

I remember Mom and Dad appearing out at our home usually round supper time. I realize now, that getting a meal ready, at the end of a day--day after day after day, must've posed a problem for them--'specially as Mom's eyes were not good and she could not get out for groceries on her own--nor could she read  her own recipes anymore. I was busy with 5 teenagers----Sometimes they would stay for dinner, but too bad I didn't insist they stay-- I'm sure they might've! 

And now, almost 80 yrs---  with a husband of nearly 94----I  am in the "older" age category--not so good at cooking-- too large a house---trying to hold it all together  and flopping into bed at night, exhausted--  and, 3 of my Lady friends are  living --or have lived, with a hubby who is passing..It is such a different life!---- so far I am able to do it all, but am planning on changes in the near future--  AND-- WOMEN DON'T  TALK ABOUT THIS --TO ANYONE----  Crazy! ---  The children are all with their own families (Like I used to be)- and probably don't give us older folks too much thought--(Like I used to be!)-They do tell me to hire out help---  Older folks are on fixed incomes---  The "Hiring out " days  cuts into their savings , which must be kept in the bank, to fix items in their house that need replacing--

It sounds like I am complaining--  "No"---  but--  life sure has changed---AND EVEN I DON"T TALK ABOUT IT---  I don't have time----LOL----- We have lived thru a Pandemic---and now we are in a recession ---- Crazy!--

Usually I do have a good day--no "hitting or biting"--I am strong--most days-- with a positive attitude --most days---  Good thing eh?

 

Make yourself a priority-

 

Well, yesterday I suggested that we buy what we need and it will all "come out in the wash"--and---  it is hard to believe, but, it has come out in the wash--I went for the mail yesterday afternoon, and in my head I was thinking, wouldn't it be so nice if that cheque  that comes in a couple times a year from his insurance, like--  wouldn't it be good if it was in the mailbox--AND IT WAS!---- Has that ever happened to you?-- It's like mental telepathy----so-----  maybe I should always "KEEP CALM" and hope for the best! 

My brother WAYNE, from New Hampshire should be here soon--- I am so excited---  He is a year younger than me . He dropped his wife on  Manitoulin Island, and is coming across Georgian Bay on the Ferry--He is in the front row-in the picture below----beside my Dad --I am behind him---  This picture was taken on Mom and Dad's 50th wedding anniversary-----in Florida!

So---  It is lunch time here--It is also very hot--  We have the AC on--

It's not so bad to be a bit crazy I guess--  like --believing in voices in my head--etc etc etc---maybe it "keeps the badness away?-----I guess we are only as old as we feel----

Everything will work out----I hope!

We have had router problems--  It began last night---  kept getting thrown off the internet-- Finally a "tech support fellow" from Vianet thinks our router is too old-- so--I have ordered another--from Amazon-- Our "Source" store might carry them---  but--this one is supposed to be here Monday coming-I am on the old router  right now--  The printer is not hooked up, and the house cameras are not online-- We will get by till Monday--I hope! --Doesn't it seem that it is an never ending  money thing?---  ---  One thing after another----

I just came in with Lopez--Poor wee guy-He was screeching last night while I was on the phone with the Vianet tech support guy--and, this morning, he did not do his business on the back road--All new stuff happening and it upsets him! ---I just took him out and he did his business on the septic bed--

It is very humid  outside right now--going to be very hot I think--  We just turned on the AC--I think the secret to staying sane these days, is to  not think about the "$$$$"---  do what is necessary --and hope it will all come out in the wash--(of course , Mom's expression)---  Oh-----I must tell you--  My weight to-day is 177.0--from 217 ---- Lord love a Duck! I am getting closer and closer to the165 ibs--

This picture is of our  Grandson, the swimmer , and my grass cutter, with his Mom and Dad , at the swim meet in Toronto---That was last weekend--

Here he is again, with Son#2, the Air Canada Pilot, who went to cheer him on--

Enjoy life--Enjoy the day--Hopefully life will work out--for us all! 

 

Get BACK UP!

 "Another day--another dollar-"----Mom used to say that! ---It isn't true today  really anymore---  more like--"Lose a Dollar"----- 

We have a rainy day  beginning--  Lopez and I did get out before the raindrops however--with no excitement on the back road .I have been back to Nappa--the outside store where I have purchased 546 Weed Whackers-- (Well, it seems like that many!)--The man there restrung 2 of them AGAIN, for me--It is loading the thing-getting the old string out--then reloading it properly--  which is a problem for me--

You know, I never remember Dad Weed Whacking--but--he did used to Sythe the hill at the cottage--I believe I have a picture of him doing that--

I never hear of a Sythe anymore ---- Our cottage was on a hill and of course in front , on the hill the tall grass would grow and Dad would Sythe it-- 

That is about "IT" for to-day---  I am hoping my brother will appear to-day or to-morrow from New Hampshire--  so I will get on with getting his room ready-

Thinking too much can only cause problems!

I know that most of us are not "Fathers"--- but--I do hope that your day is going well--  especially if you are a "Father"-

This is a picture of my Father, holding my young sister. I cannot think of too much that was wrong with my Dad--( well, maybe I could've survived easier if I hadda had more $$$  when I was living away from home, in Toronto, in my nursing   3 years---  but--I got by--)

  He was a good Dad---  When he and Mom retired , they moved to our small town , from Florida , and he took such good care of my Mom.----I thought all Dads were like him--

I have been out Weed Whacking  this morning-- it's a tough job---  Lopez and Beau helped me---  The wind has finally stopped-----  and I even see the sun--- 

So--will you?----live like someone left the gate open?--  Cows must have an easy life eh?--  There is something about them that intrigues me-- Do they think about "Humans"---  ?---  Seriously---  Have you even given this any thought?---- How long does a cow live?--  Do they like it out in the pasture?-- 

Anyway, enjoy this day--- We only get to live it once--Lord love a Duck! --( Maybe it's a good thing that we only live it once--because I really am thinking  now about cows)

 

You can do it!

 Lopez had his walk---  It's not as windy which is great. --BUT--Remember the other day, when I could hear an animal in the bush walking beside Lopez and I?-- Well, this morning I saw a fox , very close to Lopez and I, in the middle of the road , starring at us--  looking at Lopez, the wee Chihuahua , as breakfast. Lord love a Duck eh?--All I need is to  meet this fox in the morning--I will carry a big stick to-morrow--

This is a picture of a market in Seoul, Korea--taken by Son#2---perhaps equivalent to our McDonalds-LOL---- Son#2 is on his way back to Toronto right now---I am always happy to hear that.

I ended up cutting grass yesterday as Grandson, the "Grass Cutter" , is at a swim meet---That chore is so hard on me-- I did the front, the dog pen, and the septic side--It will be good when he returns---When I went to turn on the hoses, they would not work--  The pump for them is in the lake, and waves were rolling in very hard, due to the high winds--  altho--that poor pump is about 20 plus years old! It just may need to be replaced--  another expense for sure! 

Father's day to-morrow--I thought it was to-day-I had to ask Himself what day it was-every day is the same, doncha find? --

Are you happy to be home to-day?---Would you rather be in a Hotel somewhere?---  --just asking-- I do enjoy being home--always---  Is it just me, or do these feelings exist more as we age? 

In any event, enjoy the day--Sunday is always special----  I hope you will relax---  rest---  and be happy and content--

Lopez walking on our back road--food in Korea--and hugs!

We have clouds--with intermittent sunshine and it's cooler--windy--so the wind blows the bugs away-  This morning Lopez, the Chihuahua,  and I , hoofed it up the road--I had to put his coat on him so he wouldn't get bitten with bugs---Out the gate------then down our newly resurfaced road--

 

He did his business--so---  back we went home---Yu can see my shadow--

I listened to the Finance Minister yesterday , as she was supposed to help Seniors out with the high cost of living--but--  It seems that she is not going to do much to help- Seniors are not working-- -- Oh well!---I guess we just have to "made do"----or----- maybe we ALL should get out there and get a job---

Son#2 the Pilot texted me early this morning--sent pics of food in Korea--Doesn't it look yummy?

It makes me hungry just looking at it!----

Lunch time here--- then a wee nap--then out into the garden--  OH--I used ALL the bananas I had left, in the banana bread which is in the oven right now--  Do you  find that a lot of bananas in to-day's world have weird black seeds in them?--What causes that? Sometimes I end up throwing the whole banana out-- 

Hugs--- I hope  your world is  happy to-day--Hug your dog and cat---song--dance--and be nice to a pilot if yu see one--It might be "son #2"-

People who love to eat are always the best people!

Look closely at the above picture-- There is an Airplane----a "cargo "plane --being loaded--and inside is son#2, the Pilot Son--You can wave at him . 

Himself woke me up at 3am--saying, ""Who on earth is calling you at 3am?"--Of course, I knew--so said, "You must know--It's Son#2, who is en route to-night to Korea-"---  Maybe Himself thought it was the Queen calling-----Who knows eh?--  

And of course, I was so happy that son #2  sent his flight number and that he kept his Mother in mind because he knows that I track his flight--- In case you are wondering, he is over Alaska now, heading east.

Yesterday, Grandson --son of Son #4--- called  me--"Gramma," he said, "You want me to cut your grass?"---- I was so happy!-- ----  So I drove in to pick him up---  and quick as a wink, he had it all done!  We made a business deal--We agreed on a price--  this wonderful Grandson and I,  for the rest of the summer], when school is out, he will cut ALL the grass---  the hill, the lake side, the septic bed and the front lawn ---  I will do the weed whacking (cutting the jungle back)---and he will take care of the grass.---He made my day--

I hear that around noon, there will be some kind of announcement that people in Canada will get some sort of financial relief , due to the high cost of living, right now---I wonder what it will be?---  Will it pertain to Seniors , who are trying to make ends meet (Mom's expression)_on a fixed income?---   Our retirement savings are slowly going down which most of us have had to dip into these weird days.The cost of gasoline is atrocious --groceries are very high--Lord love a Duck!---  Even "I" wonder if I should get a job---?--- (AS if eh??)_ Too bad I don't get a salary for looking after Himself-- ( I talk about all this only to all of you!----  The majority  of   people just quit eating , to cut back on their money---)I just am not able to do that!

Anyway, Sadie is knocking at the door, --that wonderful beautiful, cleaning Lady--(who is really me!)- and I hear Lopez wanting to go out-- so---  offa here I go--and --until to-morrow--- "Keep yer Chin Up"--(Dad used to say that)---think happy thoughts---  dance---  and--if you see one--Hug a Pilot--  They have wonderful Moms you know! 

Good Morning Beautiful People!

We have thunder storms all around us-- Lopez and I "hoofed" it up the road  and he did his business---  but--- I could hear some sort of animal in the bush, following us along the road--Lotza excitement  that I wasn't ready for-- Lopez could hear something  too as he started to bark and look into the bush.---  So we went faster! It could've been a squirrel-- but --it seemed larger--like a fox --or a bear. I picked up a long stick, just in case it was looking at Lopez as a meal! 

It seems that this is "wild life " day--  I was changing Beau's water  bucket--carried the heavy bowl out to the kitchen sink, and low and behold, as I was pouring the old water into the sink, am enormous dock spider emerged--- fell into the sink--  black--with very long legs--about the size of the palm of my hand-- It might've come in from the sunroom--or up a register  in the hallway-- so--I bashed it!----  Man oh man! One must be strong  when you live in the North--The only spider I have ever seen that size, are dock spiders--- This one seemed larger! --blacker too---

That was the excitement for to-day ----Yesterday I did cut the front lawn, and after supper, our Grandson called and said that he would cut the hill after school, if I could pick him up--That's the hill that I fell down last week. That is so nice of him--Maybe he could cut the lake side also--

Himself had a great day yesterday-- I am trying so hard to not get so upset when  he gets upset--just let it roll off of me--I cannot change him !--It is a lot of "mind over matter"--Poor fellow eh?--- I wonder if the Queen is going thru any of these changes in her life?---she and Himself are both in their 90's------I wonder if  people stood on their heads more, when they become  ageless?---  You would think that there must be some remedy other than medicine , to keep the old brain's blood flow healthy! ----  Weird thoughts here  early in the morning-

"Father's Day"  is coming up--My Dad was such a good person!---  There is never a day that goes by that I don't think of him! 

My Dad with son#1 and son#2 , in Florida, before they moved up north here! 

 

WE ARE A PART OF THIS DAY

 Good Day to y'all! --I have shed another half a pound--down to 178.5   from 217 . It has taken me --like--a million years to get to this weight-- but---  it is happening--  That is the good news---the bad news is-- all my clothes are so big, that I had to call in a seamstress--and, of course, some outfits just cannot be taken in and look half decent.---but---  I am hoping to get to 165 --some day--

We have sunshine, with bugs-- lotza mosquitoes---Yesterday I cut the grass on the septic bed--- Himself sat outside , with Lopez--Hopefully this afternoon I can get to the front lawn-- 

Himself is having a good day--which gives Me a good day--  Yu never know what to expect with bis  whatever it is! I try to look at it as an adventure--- Lord love a Duck!--- 

I hear that to-day will be 75 degrees--  That is very nice--- That mens no AC--- I hope!  

I will try to write later on--maybe add something  to this--Right now Lopez is howling--wants some attention--You know, maybe every day is an adventure--?????  ---Who knows!--

"Keep your chin up"----Enjoy the day--and get outside if yu can!  --WE ARE A PART OF THIS DAY!