Not your typical quicky

I find myself putting down a baby blanket after a few days and picking up something I can finish in a couple sittings. My lack of patience gives in to the longing for immediate gratification. Using the puffy baby sweater pattern, cotton crochet yarn and a smaller hook, I made this sun dress.

It feels good to be tired

I can go on about being tired tonight and likely will, but am sure I feel nothing compared to Bubba, Rene & Nick. Today I went after a few housekeeping jobs that I don't do often enough. I took Windex to all the mirrors and windows inside the coach, I vacuumed and swept floors and dusted flat surfaces, I took out the trash, I picked up things and put things away, I walked Mijo at least 4 times and I scrubbed the kitchen trash can. Not a very pleasant job ~ hot water and Pine Sol on the inside, Formula 409 on the outside. It smells better than it has smelled in years. I bagged up a bunch of finished crochet projects that were piling up on the bookcase in the living room and put them in a cubbard. I still have lots of filing to do but that will wait till tomorrow as will dishes and laundry, the more typical household chores.

The gentlemen, however, accomplished a far greater and more laborious task today. In just over 8 hours they poured the entire sidewalk leading from the parking area to the pavilion. It was impressive. After 9 hours Rene and Nick were still giving it the final touches while Bubba called it a day and headed in and to the shower. I think I'll have to shake out his clothes before I throw them in the washer. With just a few breaks for food, drink and supply runs they accomplished a great deal today. I'll get out there tomorrow and snap come pics so you may admire their work as I am.

I have been sedentary for far too long. When I walk up the hill with Mijo it takes my breath. Some days I feel as if there is a basketball living under my ribs. I know its not gal bladder problems because they took that from me 20 years ago. I haven't put on any more weight and I haven't taken any off .... It simply seems to be migrating to my waste. It must be my age! ha ha ha

Enough fluff for now. More later .....

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SNOW is a 4 letter word

I hate snow. I know I've pontificated on that before. Today I'm trying my best to figure out who to maintain perspective while watching our world turn white once again after enjoying temperatures over 70 just days ago.

Lets try this ...

S ~ Silly white stuff falling from the sky
N ~ Nothing I can do about it
O ~ Outside my world turns white
W ~ Won't it be delightful when it all melts away

I've been making a concerted effort to never cuss again. I've been working on it for a while. Few things test my will like the silly white stuff falling from the sky.

Time to head back to the crochet I guess. I started a shawl with a good supply of yarn but ran short before I finished. I've been pondering finishing it with another color or two added to the ends, but I haven't decided which yet. I decided to work on a baby blanket while I ponder. It'll be a real pretty blanket; light weight baby yarn in pastel colors. Will snap it when I get a little further.

More later .......

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The guys have been busy between storms

Added Frills

I am having too much fun now that I've learned the patience ....... or maybe persistence to complete an actual crochet pattern.
Booties even! ha ha ha ha

Nothing philosophical today ....

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What a mood I'm in

Once again I'm reminded of how a change in weather can dramatically effect one's state of mind and emotions. I think about the days I spent in January and February stewing, spinning and sobbing; feeling trapped and futile, embroiled in my emotions. For the past few days I have felt free and energetic, inspired and lighthearted. The sunshine and warmth beckon me outdoors and refresh me with the windows open while I sit her writing. I pray for strength to lead me through the rough times and often forget to thank the Lord for the sunshine. Cabin Fever and Spring Fever are real, tangible conditions which not only effect our emotions but our physical wellbeing.

Today the bluebirds were bouncing off the windows, confusing their reflections for other birds I guess. For hours the ladder on the back of the RV was inhabited by a lovely male. After a few futile attempts to 'hook up' with the gorgeous bird in the window he gave in to grooming and bracing himself against the strong breeze coming in. I saw one of our neighbors walking the park with his camera today. He must have seen all the squirrels, robins, blue birds and junkos playing too.

Amazing what a bath will do, huh? ;-)

I suppose I should get busy. I felt energetic enough to take lunch to the guys today as they are working on landscaping around the pavilion and I need to run through some dishes. Mijo and I walked down to the barn again and took such a brisk pace up the hill I thought my calves would cramp.

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Comments Please

I know there are a few family members and friends out there who occasionally read my blog. I would like to make a request of you all. When you read my blog, if it brings forth thoughts, opinions, laughter, tears, frustration or confusion, please click on the "comments" button and share those reactions with me.

I feel as some folks might when speaking to a TV camera or at a potium; I'm throwing some ideas and observations out there and receiving no feedback. Its like keeping a journal that others can read, I guess, but I would love to know your impression of my ponderings.

Changing the subject ..... Yesterday felt like spring here. Fever broke out everywhere! I think everyone felt it; we saw people outdoors everywhere we went. We headed to Springfield for some fun in the sun and shopping. Stopped at Cracker Barrel for a little brunch; it was AWESOME as usual. Went to the Mac Daddy of all hunting and fishing stores; the original Bass Pro. After slobbering on everything in sight and only buying a cap and a bag of circus peanuts, we moved on to Sam's Club. We stacked our cart with months worth of paper products, piles of meat, a few dietary supplements best purchased in bulk and made it through the check out for under $300!!!!!! Thats at least twice in a row and an amazing personal record for us.

I drove to Springfield and back and experienced our new exhaust brake for the first time. It made me laugh out loud! It was delightful! There are some big, beautiful hills between here and Springfield that really illustrated what an exhaust brake is for. They are the kind of hills with the 'truck on a grade' sign to give warning. I would start down the hill at about 70, let off the accelerator and have to get back on it before the bottom of the hill because the exhaust break alone took me below the speed limit of 65. It was amazing. You can hear it, but instead of the rumbling noise they make on a big rig, this one is simply air. Its operated but a little air compressor mounted in the engine compartment. There is a quick connect valve on the air compressor so we can use it for other things too.

Its gorgeous out again today, but Rene tells me we might see snow yet before the season is over. When I get done posting I just might have to go clean out the truck. I've already shaved Mijo; albeit a little prematurely, but he I found a tick on him and just had to get rid of the hair.

I just stepped outside and took a few more blue bird pictures. I had a pair flirting with each other on the side mirrors of the truck. After the female left the male came back and continued to flirt with himself in the mirror. It was so cute!


Oh well. Gotta run and take advantage of the warmth while its here.

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