Sometimes Bugs Are More Fun Than People

July 20, 2013

Good morning.  Yup, it's still on the warm side here.  Today the temperature is supposed to drop down a few degrees, but with the heat index it will still feel like it's almost one hundred.  Tomorrow, it should be a few degrees cooler, and stay that way all week.  Now let's hope that the accompanying thunder storms won't be too bad.  It will be really nice for a while.

Yesterday, I got started on my work project around here very early, but then had to stop.  I spent most of the day babysitting some very sneaky and uncooperative dwarfs.  You know, some times I get so angry and disgusted with people.  This whole pest problem was caused by just a couple of tenants, and yet they have been the uncooperative ones throughout this whole process. 

Today, I will slack off a bit.  I have an appointment at noon at the nail salon, and I will do a load of laundry.  Then I will try to nap for a little while because tonight I'm back to work.  Today, I will check out the lights and windshield wipers in Baby Girl.  I don't want to get caught in the rain later,and have to figure out the wipers. 

This morning I'm watching the Weather Channel.  I really do think that I will find their website and leave a comment about the slutty way that the women are dressed.  They are all dressed alike so you know that the station is picking out their clothes.  Unfortunately, the women all look they were poured into their dresses, while the men are dressed in comfortable looking clothes.  I know, I'm being really picky, but as a crabby old lady I am entitled to my opinion. 

How about some bug photos?  I'm not sure if this first bug is a fly or a bee, but his colors are quite interesting.  The second photo is a tiny little butterfly (or moth), and the last is a dragonfly.  These shots were all taken recently in the Mrs' garden at work.  To be honest, it is  easier to photograph bugs than to babysit bad-mannered adults.  Let's hear if for the bugs!!!

 

Now I want to try brushing some of the kink out of my hair.  Ouch, ouch!  It's always like this when I wash it.  Is this maybe why so many guys shave all their hair off?  No, I'm not going to do that.  I'll just keep on brushing and ouching.

 

That's about all my rants for the day.  I want to make sure Pogo has a bit of lunch before we go out for my appointment.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all be safe and have a fabulous day.

 

Hugs, Edna B.

I Love My Built In GPS

July 19, 2013

Good morning.  It's only 9:40 a.m., and it's already been a very busy morning.  As I sit here typing, there are rivulets of water running down my body.  The temps are already in the 90'sF, and it is sticky, sticky, sticky.

The pest control man is here doing his thing around the house, and of course, there are some grumpy dwarfs.  Well, too bad Harry!  Everyone was advised that this day was coming, and they had plenty of time to make plans to be elsewhere for a few hours.  The chemicals smell nasty, and it's not good to be breathing them in.  The dwarfs have been told to leave the premises for a few hours, but they don't seem to want to comply.  What else is new?

Today the temps will be kissing 100, so tempers are not always the best.  I am not looking forward to keeping these unhappy dwarfs in line until the air in and around the house is breathable again later.

On a happier note, here's a couple of photos of a rather lovely and useful weed, Milkweed.  These are growing in the Mrs' garden at work.  The colors on each tiny flowerlet are white, yellow and lavender.

I took these photos a couple of weeks ago, and now there are lots of pods forming on the plants.  It's such an unusual looking plant, and I thought quite interesting.

Yesterday, Pogo had his doctor appointment, and got his 3 year rabies and distemper shots along with a blood test for heartworm    When we left the hospital, I decided to take a ride and go visit my sister in law, Edie.  I haven't seen her in such a long time, and she is just the sweetest SIL any girl could have.  I used the built in GPS in Baby Girl, and we got there just fine. 

We had a fabulous visit, and on the way home, I made one wrong turn.  So I pulled over to the side of the road and turned on the GPS.  That got us back on the right road.  All in all, it was a very pleasant afternoon and evening.

Last night, my favorite program "Project Runway" started its new season.  What a perfect way to end a long day.  Now it's time to stop my rambling and get busy.  I  still have lots of things to go through here.  Till tomorrow, Y'all be safe and have a fabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Happy Birthday, Guys

July 18, 2013

Good morning.  For so many years, today has been a very special day.  My brother and my Michael (hubby) shared the same birthday.  Every year, I would cook them a scrumptious lobster birthday dinner.  They would each get two lobsters, corn on the cob, salad and cool refreshing drinks.  After the meal and their dessert, it would be time to open presents.  Yes, I had a grand time spoiling my two guys on their birthday.  I miss them both dearly.

Yesterday, the car dealership called me to say that my new registration and sticker were ready to be picked up, so Pogo and I took Baby Girl out for a ride to pick these things up.  While we were there, I had the saleslady show me how to work the sun/moon roof.  She also showed me how to work the "auto mirror dim". 

These new features on my car are so much fun.  I especially love the rear view camera.  As soon as I put the car in reverse, my radio area becomes a picture screen showing me everything that is behind my car.  This is so wonderful.  I also had to practice a bit to learn how to lock and unlock the doors.  Keyless entry is so different.  Needless to say, I have been having fun with Baby Girl.

This morning's email brought more beautiful gifts from my friend Kyra.  Gosh, she makes the prettiest scrap pages!  Let me share today's with you.  These purples roses look like they were just picked from the garden, and the gull could be flying right off the page.  I just love them.  Kyra, thank you so much.

Yesterday, Eddie and I cleaned off a bookshelf filled with my books from when I took the course on web design.  (At least ten years ago)  Wowee, have you ever seen a "two story" dust bunny building?  These little dust bunnies had built themselves a whole town, including hotels on the very top shelf.   My goodness! 

Sometimes being very short has its rewards.  I can't see (or reach) the tops of things, so the dust bunnies can raise their families in peace without worrying about me disturbing them.  However, yesterday, we kicked them all out.  Poor bunnies!

Ah well, now it's time for me to get dressed and start my day's work here.   Till tomorrow, Y'all be safe and have a fabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.

This Heat Is Making Me Crabby!

July 17, 2013

Good morning. The layout here on blogger is different this morning, and I can't figure out how to make any changes. The type is much smaller, and rather hard for me to see. Add to that, the editing tools are all missing.  

Phew!  This heat is getting to me.  My fuse is getting shorter and shorter.  I think I need a day outside to play and re-adjust my attitude.  I just clicked on another tab here, and voila!  All my editing tools are back.  I definitely need a cool drink of water and a break from housework.

Some days I am just so bad, with absolutely no patience.  This is one of those days.  It's in the low 80's already, and headed for the low to mid 90's.  Pogo and I are staying pretty comfortable indoors.  Baby Girl is sitting in the driveway feeling quite neglected. (One of the birds has already left a gift on the front of her hood.  Nice!)   Maybe in the late afternoon, we can take her out for a ride.  I have to get used to driving this new car before the weekend.

How about  a couple of photos of the Mrs' gorgeous hydrangeas.  They are such a beautiful shade of blue.  Aren't these pretty?

Last night, I had so much work that I wanted to finish up, but this old body had other ideas.  Instead, Pogo and I went to bed early.  In a little while, I will get dressed and back to work here.  I still have to toss a lot of things.  Deciding what to keep and what to toss is the big problem.  I suppose when you get this old, everything around you has some sort of sentimental value. 

I have to give credit to all the folks who are able to accomplish a project like this.  My kids have a better way of doing things.  If they haven't used something in the past year or so, they toss it.  My way is "if I haven't used it in a few years I might still need it tomorrow"  or "so and so gave that to me and I can't part with it", etc. 

In the evening, when I turn in, I sometimes do some "word find" puzzles to unwind and rest my brain.  In doing so, I have discovered something interesting.  Dyslexia can sometimes have its good points.  When I am searching for words, I can read them backwards or forwards.  Sometimes a certain part of a word will be real easy to find, and all of this makes it easier to solve the word puzzle.  Hmmm, definitely an interesting thought.

Okay, enough babbling.  I really need to get back to work here.  Till tomorrow, Y'all have a wonderful day.  (I promise not to be so crabby tomorrow)

Hugs, Edna B.

She's Big, She's Beautiful. Meet "Baby Girl"

July 16, 2013

Good afternoon.  I'm late posting, but it's been a long busy day so far.  Eddie has been here helping me all day, same as yesterday.  Out in the main house, Joe has been a godsend.  He spent the last few days scrubbing and scouring everything in the common areas.   There is definitely a light peeking through at the end of the tunnel. 

In between all of this there is some good news.  I got a phone call yesterday letting me know that "Baby Girl" was ready for me to pick up and bring home.   Who is "Baby Girl"?  Well let me show you.

 

I traded my car in two weeks ago, but could not bring the new one home because I could not find the title.  So I had to file for a new title, which arrived at the dealership yesterday. Isn't she pretty?  Sometimes she looks off-white, light gray or silver, but she is really a pale baby blue metallic.

 

I upgraded because I wanted the navigator (GPS) that is built into the dash.  Also, I wanted the sun roof.  Well, this beauty has every option they could possible put on her.  Now I will be busy for the next few months trying to learn what and where everything is and how to use it.

 

I spent last night looking through the manuals, but to be honest they are written for college professors and not for common folks like me.   After a lot of trial and error, I was able to figure out how to lock the car doors.  Before the weekend gets here, I will have to learn how to do the headlights, windshield wipers, rear view camera, radio, AC, heat, sun roof and phone.  That's just the beginning.

 

I have finally got it down pat how to start and stop the car's engine.  No, I'm not dumb, but I've never had a keyless car before.  This is definitely going to be some adventure.  Pogo is happy.  His car seat is high enough that he can see outside just great.  That's him looking out the window in the second photo. 

 

I've just had my late lunch break, and now it's time to get back to work here.  Till tomorrow, Y'all be safe and have a fantabulous day.

 

Hugs, Edna B.

"Draggy Lady", That's Me!

July 15, 2013

Good morning.  Well, the heat is back and the stickies have made themselves quite at home here.  It's 83F degrees already, heading for the low to mid 90'sF.  Super temps if you want to do a bit of sweating.  If the sauna heat helps one to lose weight, why aren't we all super thin after one of these heat waves?  I don't understand.  My clothes seem to fit tighter!

Well, other than having no internet at work, the night was pleasant enough.  Gosh, I hope the neighbors get their internet back soon.  I feel so cut off from things when I can't access the internet.  Such a big difference from when we got our very first computer.  It was years before I would touch the darn thing.

I guess the new technology scared me, but my hubby was loving it.  By "97" I got my first computer.  For the first two months after it arrived, I would proudly show it off to everyone.  I even showed them how I turned it on and off.  DUH!   After that I realized that I wasn't being so smart at all.  For $2000, I needed to learn how to do more than that with this marvelous new machine.  And I did.

If only I could attack housework with the same vigor I learn about my computer and my camera.  In my younger days, I seemed to accomplish things like a wonder woman.  Nowadays, my wonder woman has turned into "draggy lady". 

Deanne sent me a photo from her phone to share here with you.  It's a bit fuzzy, but it's such a wonderful photo thought.  I love this person's attitude!  Way to go!

It's also Mandarin Orange Monday, so I thought I would share a photo of some of my gorgeous tiger lilies.  They are the most beautiful shades of orange, and they are all over my yard.  I just love it!

 

Here's a shot of a tree top across the street from work.  In the mornings, birds perch way up on the top limbs to call around for their family and friends.  At least, that's what I think they're doing up there.  I just think it makes such a pretty photo.

Now I really must get started on my housework.  If I sit here much longer, I won't be getting very much work done at all.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all be safe and have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Edna B.

It's Poopy Time!

July 14, 2013

Good morning.  Thank goodness it is cloudy outside this morning.  It's already warm,  74F degrees on its way to 90F.  But the stickies!!  The humidity is 94%.  Once you are outside for a few minutes, you can wring the water out of your hair. 

The work here on the house is coming along.  Everyone has been fairly cooperative about helping to clean up around the house, attic and basement.   We should know by Tuesday when the house will be treated.  My part of the house will be done shortly after that.  I still have a lot of things to go through and get rid of.  I will be so glad when all of this is done.

I'm having to put my plans for the yard on hold for a while until I have decided what I can afford to do out there.  At least there is new yard furniture for the dwarfs to enjoy.  When it is not so hot, they can sit out and enjoy a breeze in the evening. 

I'm watching all the flooding everywhere (on the Weather Channel on TV).  I just don't understand why one of our smart leaders hasn't figured out about putting in water pipe lines yet.  There is no reason for all this flooding and all the fires if only we could avert the overflow of water to areas in need of more water.  If we can build oil pipelines, we can build water pipe lines!

Today I have photos of a Tragopogon plant, otherwise known as a Western Salsify or Goatbeard.  It starts out with a pretty yellow daisy-like flower on a tall stem, and then turns into a huge seed ball, like a dandelion seed ball.  These are growing in the Mrs' yard at work.

Here's an ad that I came across while searching for something online.  This delightful new product is eco-friendly Earth Rated Poop Bags.  It's poopy time folks, and these wonderful little bags are on sale for up to 20% off at www.Chewy.com.  The little bag holder is so adorable, and will clip right on to your belt loop or key ring.  It's just what we need for when we take our doggies out for a stroll.

Okay, enough babble.  I need to get busy and do a few things here.  Before you know it, it will be nap time and then back to work.  I've taken the next couple of  Fridays off from work to give myself a little more time to get some work done around here.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all be safe, and have a fantabulous day.

Hugs, Edna B.