I am late posting--The Weed Whacker man, who works at Nappa, told me , "If you get here by 8am, I can re-string your weed whackers--"----- Whatta nice guy eh?---So, I loaded 3 weed whackers, into the back of the car, said a prayer that the good Lord would protect Lopez while I was gone--and took off --"like a bat out of Hell"-- for town-(again, a not such a good word--but--- Mom used to say it, so it can't be all that bad!)-- ----I now have 3 weed machines, all working--ready to go---He is such a good person to do this for me---A gal has to do what a gal must do, to keep the property looking OK---!
The Nappa store is beside the grocery store, so, I took a "hop. skip, and a jump", into that and bought $100 of groceries and was out of there in a flash and back home--and Himself , when I returned home ---- was------- GROUCHY------Lord love a Duck! ---- He doesn't know how lucky he is to be able to stay home---- not have to battle the crowds--not have to scan the highway for Moose or Deer as one drives into town-- When I got home, little Lopez came out AGAIN----and did his business with Beau .
Son #2 is on Dublin, Ireland--a 6 hr flight from Pearson Airport in Toronto and was in Marks and Spencers when he called---- He said it was very smooth----Probably some pictures of food will begin to arrive soon--so far, all he has sent is a picture of Orange juice, freshly squeezed.
This AM, driving to theWeed Whacker man, I was feeling tired--sad that I spend so much time alone, and generally feeling sorry for myself and wondering if I was going to make it thru to-day----BUT----I AM DOING IT! ------" I am strong because I really am weak"----"I am wise"---- and "I can laugh because I've know big time sadness"-
Again, we have a sunny, smokey day --the smoke blowing here from Quebec, they say--
if you have a cat, as I have Sushi,---- talk to her or him-- and enjoy your garden--AND----no shedding tears to-day---because we CAN do almost anything--if we believe we can!
Happy you got the weed eaters up and going! Always stuff to do. Yes, himself has it made to be in your care and can stay home. I bet your son will have food pics soon. I bet he is admiring Ireland. I am off to the dentist for a 2:00 appointment in a bit. I will be so happy to get through all this. Yesterday, I thought your daughter was coming soon as in yesterday. Lol So, I do hope you got rest. Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThe daughter arrives in June--with her 2 grown kids--plus their-dog--she rents a B@ B--near the main beach but spends most of the day out here--Lynda--eats out here too-I love having her! Lynda--The food pics are arriving--will post tomorrow--
DeleteThat will be great! Lots of family fun!
DeleteHello. Feel heartened. Listen to this wonderful sermon of a church I am beginning to love: https://www.facebook.com/AliveVineyardChurch/videos/158333677212454
ReplyDeleteso nice--Thank yu-Lynda
DeleteMy dad called me a character, but kids call me a badass because according to them, I’ve done some pretty cool things. I take it with a grain off salt. A friend had been watching a movie based in Canada when I came in, he backed up the video and showed a moose on the screen. He wanted to know what it was. I told him what it was and explained. If you hit one with your car, generally the car would be a write off.
ReplyDeleteoh man--- to see a moose on the highway is so scary--Lynda
DeleteLynda, I am glad Lopez must have hidden when you were getting your town chores done.
ReplyDeleteDidn't you say your daughter was on her way? When will she arrive? And you always have all of us...and your darling pets.
I know that feeling of loneliness, though, we all probably do.
I think the antidote is to keep busy. Not all the time on chores, though. Curl up with your tablet and a goo book (or just play Solitaire), sit down at the piano...Maybe Himself would be okay with that one. It might mellow him out.
Got a couple loads of laundry done today, and dishes. Seems to me those chores are never done more than a few minutes at a time!
Looking forward to the food photos!
Next time you're lonely, sit back, close your eyes, and imagine us on that cruise with a drink in our hands, on a lawn chair watching sea creatures frolic. Or eating at a magnificent buffet. Or preparing for a karaoke session. Wonder how many of this group will come. Can your son pick us up and fly us to the embarkation point of the cruise?
Then we'll all have lots of {{{HUGS}}}
the daughter arrives June1st--It will be fun to see her again--and yes, it gets lonely as Himself cannot hear anything--so--I do talk to the animals--LOL--and all of yu----The food pics are arriving--I shall post them tomorrow- Yu are so good----- that cruise would be so much fun eh?-- Lynda
DeleteHi Lynda: You went to town really early. Glad you got the weed whackers taken care of. Love the inserts especially the "I am strong, etc one.Hope your son enjoys Ireland - always wanted to go there but never will. And don't feel lonely - you always have us and your fur babies to talk to! I'm sure Lopez was very happy to see you return. Enjoy the rest of the day. Relax with your piano. Hugs Brenda
ReplyDeleteThank yu Brenda for your kind words--I appreciate that very much-I try to not feel so alone--but himself is like living with no-one now-- well--better than no-one--but its not the same--Lynda
DeleteI commented earlier but it didn't post ggrrr.
ReplyDeleteLoved the inserts. Being a badass, to me, is good as it means you aren't being walked on. Stay strong.
So kind of store man to get all 3 weedeaters ready to roll. I wish you had help and didn't have to do it all.
I know what you mean about lonely. I often feel that as DH doesn't really talk. I find something to do after I've done enough house duties.
Take care of you. Play your piano. Hope the grumbles have left DH.
Hugs
So you are sorta in the same boat--a husband who doesn't talk-I talk anyway--- but I know he does not hear me--Crazy life! I find when I get out, I talk people's ears off--Crazy--Hugs, Lynda-
DeleteA couple of thoughts - as a widow, I have many times where I feel so all alone....and I cry. But then I realize that I am having a "pity me" party and I make myself focus on all the good things that I have in my life....lots of little blessings! And yes - having a cat to share your thoughts and feelings with is good! And having two cats is even better as I talk to my two all the time....sometimes that act like they care, but mostly they just enjoy the pets and scratches they are getting when in my lap and they fall asleep! haha! Such a hard life they have! Stay strong, Lynda. Even day is a new day. Cherish it! And try not to worry - you are a beautiful person who brings many smiles to all of us - your loyal blog readers!
ReplyDeleteOh Sandra--YU cry too?--I do not cry a lot--but I miss the person I married so much! --I do talk to the dogs--and Sushi and I talk a lot to people I don't even know-- ---- (I never used to do that--LOL--Lynda-
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ReplyDeleteGlad that you got your weed whackers taken care of!
And you got grocery done. PHEW.
Sorry Himself was grouchy, but you’re right . . . he doesn’t realize how lucky he is to be home not battling the crowds.
Glad little Lopez seemed ok! A victory.
Oh, hope DS #2 is seeing a log in Dublin. Such a beautiful place!
You are doing a wonderful job of taking care of everything and now . . . take a few to take care of YOU!
Hugs
Barb
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Oh PS . . . it’s ok to shed some tears. That’s cathartic, as long as you can find some peace afterwards!
It's Kathy - I guess I missed yesterday. I had a cat for a very long time and she loved going outside with me - and later with Daisy and me. But I had to watch her or she'd take off after one thing or another. She passed away in April and I miss her more than I thought I would. I love the message with Eeyore! Very true.
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