Trying out a new layout just for the heck of it. I rather like it.

My place of work is getting new flooring. The project starts next Wed. It needs it badly so this a good thing. But oh my goodness the sheer amount of material that has to be moved ......

We get one beautiful, gorgeous day after almost 6 weeks of overcast skies and rain and I decide I have to do everything

But just maybe- sewing white curtains and changing the oil in the lawnmower on the same day wasn't my smartest decision...

Daughter's doctorate has been ACHIEVED!!!!

I made rhubarb jelly this afternoon. The recipe calls for 2 large pkg of strawberry jello. Looking through the cupboards I found 4 small boxes. 2 raspberry, 1 cherry and one...lime.

Now I'm just waiting to see how it comes out

I woke up this morning to sounds of a woodpecker hammering away at my roof. My metal roof. I suspect it's a very frustrated male because three hours later, he's still doing it!

Been very busy. If anyone has tried to reach me and couldn't that's why. I'm working as many hours as possible so that I can pay all the bills before I leave for LONDON!!

My sister wants to take the evening Jack the Ripper Tour. Right now I don't know what to say to that. I mean of course we will. We'll do whatever she wants while there. That's ( Read more... )

MY NEW CAR

Okay, maybe I'm a little bit excited. I did the research online, contacted the dealership via email. Got the loan approval and put the down payment on it by phone.

Yes, I bought this car before I gave it a test drive or even saw it. And I couldn't be happier with it.

I love technology.

It took almost two days but I finally (with much help from family) have the pipes thawed and have running hot water in the kitchen again!

Whew. Nothing broke. I call that a WIN

I love my State

It's 30% below without the windchill and the news guys are calling it a cold snap

Frozen pipes? Oh hell yes.