Today the roofers come. And I had planned to go out all day when they came so I wouldn't have to listen to the pounding. But I am all set up with DVDs and headphones that will hopefully block out at least most of the noise. I called yesterday to make sure I wouldn't be needed to answer the door for any reason. Yesterday the UPS man pounded on the ( Read more... )

So…(dramatic pause),I broke my ankle yesterday while out on a walk with Jen and Mark. Actually, I chipped a bone on the side of my ankle. Doesn’t sound as dramatic but I assure you, plenty painful. Bad ass that I am, I proceeded on for another 5 blocks before sending Mark on to get the truck to haul my painful self home. This morning when it ( Read more... )

After the (moderate to huge) success of our Easter gathering, Mark and I have decided that further gatherings are an imperative. In that cause we have tentative plans for the first weekend in July. We would like to have a BBQ and all day outside event that all the family (currently in the state) could attend. The menus will consist of bratwurst, ( Read more... )

Yesterday, my mom, sister and I finally got to visit my uncle in the VA hospital on our third attempt. He is in pretty good spirits considering what he has endured in the last month and even sounds healthier than I anticipated. His prognosis seems to be ok as well ( Read more... )

So far this weekend has been very pleasant. Mark took Friday off and we went for breakfast. Later we biked up to city hall and got some bike trail maps. We ran out to Lowes to buy some electrical parts for the computer room and then to Walmart and then Eriks bike shop. Not a lot of buying there, just bottle holders at Eriks ( Read more... )

Now is the time for all ...something something something ( Read more... )

My life is uneventful enough that even after this long hiatus, I find it difficult to know what to write. However, spring is finally here, I am enjoying all the lovely fresh air pouring in my open windows, and I have a husband eagerly anticipating his first motorcycle ride in almost 2 years. Life is good ( Read more... )

Well, ....I boughts me a new couch ( Read more... )

Well, it’s done ( Read more... )

Yesterday, we not only got Jen and Gary’s wedding gift taken care of, we also picked up the truck, worked on her bouquet, and the cake decorations as well. So now I have wheels again and can go get anything I need for the many projects I have going currently. Besides all the wedding preparations, I also would like to get some more copper for a ( Read more... )