A Speck Under The Weather

January 4, 2016

This is just a short post to say that I'm a speck under the weather and will be back shortly.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Hugs, Edna B.

Just 76 Days Till Spring!!

January 3, 2016

Good morning.  It's cold here, but the sun is shining.  My old bones are feeling the cold now.  It's time to start my countdown till Spring.  Folks, there's just 76 days till Spring!!

I've been watching some of the previews of the new line-up of TV shows, and I'm not very impressed.  It seems we (the audience) can only appreciate the value of downright stupidity, explicit sex and nudity or outright guts, gory and violence.  Even the game show channel has a new show that is designed to scare the heebie jeebies (or whatever) out of us. 

Pretty soon, it will be super easy to make the decision to get rid of cable.  We pay a lot of money for our cable, yet the quality of programs seems to be constantly declining.  Even the language is becoming quite distasteful.  There is a lot of swearing and foul talk now allowed on the big screens in our living rooms. 

So now I play my music a lot more often.  Mind you, it's not the new stuff you hear on the air waves.  Nope, I play the old stuff.  You don't need sheet music to understand what the words to the music are, and it's not advocating disrespect and violence.  Don't get me wrong, some of the new music is nice.  But I'll stick to the old stuff for now. 

Okay, time to get off my bandbox.  Yesterday was a day for doing lots of laundry.  Scatter rugs and clothes.  Today I should probably wash a few of our blankets.  Then I think I'd best sit down and write out a few bills and birthday cards that need to go out in the morning mail.  I should probably start working on my tax stuff, but I think I'll let that wait until tomorrow. 

For Christmas, I received a set of Jelly camera lenses that I've been playing around with.  They are really quite fun to use.  Thank you Nani.  I'll have to practice a bit using them, but here are a couple of my first photos taken with them.

So far, I've only used these lenses indoors at night.  I need to practice more with them during daylight.  And, I think I'll take them to Florida with me so that Audrey and I can play together.  We take a lot of photos while we are there, and these lenses will add to the fun.

I got a late start here this morning because I was busy checking out the scrap kits sales by a couple of my favorite designers, Tiny Turtle Designs and Bella Caribena.  You can find them both at Wilma4Ever.

Now I think I'll get started on those blankets.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Edna B.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016

January 1, 2016

Good morning, and Happy New Year to everyone.  I hope this year is good for all of us.  Peace, happiness, good health and prosperity.  That's what I wish for all of us.

Well, did you stay up last night to watch the fireworks displays on TV?  Or were you among the throngs of people who were at these fabulous displays cheering the new year in?  Either way, the displays were awesome.  I was watching a "Saving Hope" marathon on TV, but I changed the channel in time to watch some of the displays.

After this, I put out the lights and Pogo and I went to sleep.  Well, Pogo went to sleep.  By now, I was wide awake and could not sleep until around 5 a.m. this morning.  This was not so much fun.  At 7 a.m., Pogo was barking to go out into the house and get his turkey treat from Joe.  I told him to go back to bed, and he did.  Until 8 a.m.  Then I had no choice but to get up because he was hopping all over me.  My little guy wanted his turkey!

By the way, I am so bad.  Yesterday was Joe's birthday and I forgot to post it on my blog.  Joe, Pogo and I wish you a very Happy Belated Birthday.

To start off this new year, I have here the cover and the first month from my new calendar. 

 

Joe and I had planned on going grocery shopping this morning, but we've decided to wait and go tomorrow morning instead.  That's okay, I guess, because it means I can have a nap later this morning.  I'll be needing one then.

Today I have the first QP for this new year.  I was feeling quite mellow and peaceful when I made this.  I hope you like it.

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Now I think I'll wander out to the kitchen and find something tasty for our breakfast.  So, till Sunday, Y'all have a safe and wonderful New Year's Day.

Hugs, Edna B.

Have A Safe And Happy New Year's Eve

December 31, 2015

Good morning.  The sun is shining, the rain has stopped (it was just a light rain) and a lot of the ice has melted in our yard.  What a pretty day to end the year.  Enjoy the day folks.  You'll never see this day again.  When the clock strikes midnight tonight, a brand new year will begin.

I just took a short break.  My little birds were at my door, letting me know that they needed food.  So, I took out some bread, peanuts, bird seed, and bread with peanut butter for everyone.  (the squirrels too)   As I look out now, there is a chickadee, a tufted titmouse and a sparrow all enjoying the peanut butter bread.  This makes my eyes happy.

I thought I would have some fun so I went on-line looking for a photo of New Year's Eve, 1939.  Here's a photo of the crowd gathered in Times Square (New York) that night to cheer the new year in together.  I was almost two months old.

While I was searching, I found another interesting photo.  This was New Year's Eve the year before, 1938.  Can you guess who is behind the Mickey Mouse mask?

If you guessed the FBI Director, J. Edward Hoover, then you were absolutely correct.  Maybe he was camera shy?

While I was poking around on the internet, I also learned that I was born on a Saturday.  Then I read the poem, "Monday's Child."  This explains my work traits, which I have passed along to my children.  What day were you born on?

I'm looking out my door, and now there is a chickadee and a downy woodpecker sharing the peanut butter bread treat.  Mankind could learn so much from our feathered friends.

Folks, I have to tell you that my little Pogo has been having a wonderful time with his new chair.  He spends half the night sleeping on it, and the other half sleeping on his sofa.  He is such a happy little guy with his own little kingdom.

Today I'm enjoying a NCIS marathon on TV.  I can't believe I missed so many episodes.  It's a great way to see the year out.  Also, my hand is starting to feel much better now, so maybe I'll start crocheting a bit  again. 

Folks, if you party tonight, please don't drink if you are driving.  Take public transportation, call a friend or hire a driver.  I'm hoping to see all of you back here in the New Year. 

Now I think I'll go play with my little guy.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous New Year's Eve day and night.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  SEE YOU IN 2016!

Hugs, Edna B.

A Big Box Arrives For Pogo

December 30, 2015

Good morning.  I'm posting a bit late this morning, but I had to pay the bills first.  Now that they are all out in the mail, I can have some play time.  It's rather cold here and my whole drive way (parking lot) looks like an ice skating rink.  I guess Old Man Winter found us. 

Well our big news here is that an elf showed up at our front door yesterday with a huge box for Pogo.  Yup, you guessed it.  Inside the box was Pogo's new chair.  It's actually quite nice, and it's built rather well.  The fabric is called blue denim, and it has short wooden feet.  Pogo can hop up on it easily.

 

I put a couple of his fuzzy blankets on the chair, and Pogo tried it out.  I guess he likes it because he slept part of the night on it. 

 

 



No more furniture though.  We made a nice spot for the chair, but there's no more room for extra furniture.  I do think that Pogo is happy with what he has.  This makes my heart smile.

 

It doesn't seem possible, but after today, there is only one more day left in this year.  Beginning at midnight tomorrow night, we'll be starting a brand new year.  It seems as if these past twelve months have just flown by.  Although, I suppose a lot of it has to do with being retired with no special demands on my time. 

 

Did anyone start a "2015" jar earlier this year?  Remember?  We were to put a slip with an event or happening written on it into the jar throughout the year.  Then at the end of the year, we could easily look back at everything that happened during the year.  I made a jar, and tried to keep it current.  Tomorrow night I'll open the jar. 

 

It's almost lunch time now, so I think I'll see if there is something tasty in the refrigerator for my little Pogo.  He's been waiting patiently by my side for his lunch.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantabulous day. 

 

Hugs, Edna B.

The Snow Cometh And The Snow Goeth

December 29, 2015

Good morning.  Well, it snowed all through the night, and now it is raining and turning all the pretty snow to slush.  Now if we can just keep the temps up above the freezing mark, this is all just fine.  Some of this snow came down as frozen pellets.  At one time, during the night, I could hear it bouncing off the air conditioner.  Ping. Ping. Ping. Ping.

During the night, I got up and took a photo through both doors, and then I took another one this morning.  Needless to say, the one I took during the night did not come out so good.  Gosh, if the snow had come down as fast as it is raining now, we'd have a whole lot more snow.

Oh my goodness!!  One of Santa's elves just left a huge box on our front porch.  Grandson Stephen went out and carried the box in.  Oh boy, oh boy, it's Pogo's new chair.  Oh my gosh, what a beauty!  And it is made like a really nice piece of furniture.  It even has round wooden legs on it.  I'll have to take photos later on.  Right now it is sitting in the kitchen, still wrapped in vinyl.

Last evening there was a little nip in the air so I decided to wear a pair of my new fuzzy socks.  Goodness, these are toasty!  Hmmm, I'm surprised that Pogo didn't commandeer them.

Today, I have a QP for you.  This one is light with a bit of whimsy.  I think I'll start the new year's QP's this way too.  Enjoy.

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Today is looking like another quiet day here.  No sunshine means no energy.  So, I think I'll start putting away some of our new things to make room for Pogo's chair.  Plus, I cleaned out my refrigerator early this morning, so now there's a sink full of dishes waiting to be washed.  Oh joy!

Well, I think I'll get started on today's projects so that I get Pogo's new chair set up.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all have a fantastic day.

Hugs, Edna B.

I'm Taking A Quiet Day Today

December 28, 2015

Good morning.  It's feeling wintry today, with much cooler temps, but at least the sun is shining.  Tonight though, we are expecting snow, then by morning it should turn to rain for the daytime.  Well, that's what the forecaster says.  We'll have to wait and see.

As I watch the news and the Weather Channel, the storms across the country seem to be getting worse and worse.  So far this month, at least two dozen people have died because of these storms.

 I'm thinking that the climate change has something to do with all these wicked storms.  In all my years, I don't remember us ever having this many destructive storms.  Nowadays, it seems as though the storms just never stop.

It's very quiet here.  I had planned to go out this morning to do a couple of errands but we'll see.  I don't seem to have a lot of energy this morning.  Maybe later.  Yesterday was a fun day, as DIL Janet, Pogo and I went to visit my Aunt Lucy.  We had a wonderful visit.  On the way home, we picked up take out food, which we ate when we got back here.  Pogo took a nice long nap after he ate, and Janet and I had a really nice visit.

I did not take any photos last night.  Instead, I put the lights out right after supper and went to sleep.  This morning, I did my best to stay in bed as long as possible.  I guess all the hubbub of the last few days has finally caught up with me. 

Oh gosh, I just got a call from my orthopedic doctor's office.  They were calling to cancel my upcoming appointment with him, and to ask me if I wanted an appointment with another doctor.  I really don't do well with change though.  The lady did give me the phone number to where my doctor is moving his practice.  So now I will call there to see if I can reschedule with my old doctor. 

I do have a photo to share with you this morning.  I took this photo the day before Christmas, while I was at Walmart.  This shows one of the items being displayed near the registers.  I couldn't believe that people were buying OFF!  But look at all the empty sleeve holders.   I wonder where all the mosquitos were.  We don't normally get any around here in the winter.

Well, it's getting close to noon so I think I'd best see about making some lunch for Pogo.  He's been dropping hints for a while now.  So, till tomorrow, Y'all be safe, and have a wonderful day.

Hugs, Edna B.