40 odd things about myself.
1. Do you like blue cheese? yes
2. Have you ever smoked? yes, but quit in 2000.
3. Do you own a Gun? 1
4. What flavor Kool-Aid? orange, but I was cautioned, "Do not drink the Kool-Aid!"
5. Do you get nervous before a doctor's appointment? No
6. What do you think of hot dogs? love them, with mustard, sweet relish, onion...yum!
7. What is your favorite movie? An American President and Dances With Wolves
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Black coffee
9. Can you do a push-up? Yes, probably only 1
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? Wedding band
11. Do you have a hobby? Too many. You don't want a list!
12. Do you have A.D.H.D.?No
13. Do you wear glasses? Yes
14. Who was your childhood idol? My Dad
15. Name three thoughts that you have right now?I need more coffee, I need a new toilet in the bathroom, I spend too much money on crafting.
16. Name three drinks you drink regularly? Water, coffee, beer and wine. Oops, that's 4!
17. Current worries? Life, and at almost 72, how much longer can it last! Scary!
18. Things I dislike? Bad grammar anytime, snow, stewed tomatoes.
19. Favorite place to be? At home
20. How did you bring in the new year? Was in bed, alone, long before midnight.
21. Where would you like to go? Back to Montana
22. Alfredo or Tomato sauce? Alfredo
23. Do you own slippers? Yes
24. What color is your shirt? White
25. Do you like sleeping in satin sheets? Too hard to stay in bed!
26. Can you Whistle? Yes,
27. Where are you now? Most uncomfortable chair I own, at computer.
28. Would you be a pirate? No
29. What is your favorite color? Red
30. What's something you are afraid of? Dying alone
31. What are your favorite foods? Steak and corn casserole.
32. What's in your pocket? handkerchief, phone, hearing aid batteries.
33. Last thing that made you laugh? I don't remember
34. What's your favorite animal? Black Lab
35. How many siblings do you have? 1
36. How many TVs in your house? 2 (only one works)
37. Worst pain? Broken heart
38. Do you like to dance? Yes
39. Are your parents living? No
40. Do you enjoy camping? Used to, but times change.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
I'm Back
After spending a full month in sunny, warm Texas visiting my brother, I am glad to be home. I had a wonderful visit, and am glad I went. We ate some delicious food, drank some good, and not so good, wine, and I slept very well in the California King bed, (tho sadly, by myself!) LOL!
The flights both ways were smooth and seemed to take less time than before. Maybe a tail wind was present both ways, I don't know. My daughter delivered me to the airport on my way outbound, even got a gate pass and sat with me until I boarded the plane. She was worried that, even though I have this high classed hearing device, I might miss something in the constant background noise and constant PA system messages. I was grateful to her and the company was nice while waiting. Though, on the way home, my brother and sister-in-law let me out at the "departure" gate, at my insistence, and I made it through security and onto the plane without incident. I flew "Southwest Airlines" and highly recommend them to anyone who has them available. No fee for 2 checked bags, and they have an "I wanna get away" ticket purchasing option which is very affordable, at least for me. They are a 'no frills' airline. No food, but complimentary soft drinks and peanuts, and seats are not assigned, so you might end up in a middle seat or clear in the back of the plane. The flight attendants are super nice, friendly, and joke a lot with the fliers. It was just a good experience in the air!
While in Texas we didn't do much. Both of my relatives are fighting health issues right now and didn't feel like getting out much. My brother, however, had cardio therapy each afternoon, so that did get us out of the house at least once a day. The weather was gorgeous with some days reaching into the 80s and cool nights. I spent numerous hours on the deck in the sunshine and even got sunburned on the nose and tips of my ears! Believe me, I didn't care. I revelled in the warmth.
Getting home was nice. Being around people 24/7, having the TV going from arising to bedtime, and just being in a somewhat unfamiliar environment (tho I've been there numerous times) gets harder for me all the time, especially as I get older. I get homesick easier for family, friends and the familiar. I missed my own bed and pillow and "stuff." I decided that being gone for 2 weeks at a time is my limit from now on. I came home, via having my son meet me at the airport, and found that one of my toilets was completely out of service and that the neighborhood stray cats had knocked out a foundation window to my basement and had been going in and out while I was gone. My neighbor on the East had noticed it and called me the day after I got home. I sorta wondered why he didn't take a board and some nails over and just close up the hole?? Now the window is back in place, and I am going shopping for a new commode this weekend. As a home owner, it's always something.
Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home.
Until next time,
Peace!
JE
The flights both ways were smooth and seemed to take less time than before. Maybe a tail wind was present both ways, I don't know. My daughter delivered me to the airport on my way outbound, even got a gate pass and sat with me until I boarded the plane. She was worried that, even though I have this high classed hearing device, I might miss something in the constant background noise and constant PA system messages. I was grateful to her and the company was nice while waiting. Though, on the way home, my brother and sister-in-law let me out at the "departure" gate, at my insistence, and I made it through security and onto the plane without incident. I flew "Southwest Airlines" and highly recommend them to anyone who has them available. No fee for 2 checked bags, and they have an "I wanna get away" ticket purchasing option which is very affordable, at least for me. They are a 'no frills' airline. No food, but complimentary soft drinks and peanuts, and seats are not assigned, so you might end up in a middle seat or clear in the back of the plane. The flight attendants are super nice, friendly, and joke a lot with the fliers. It was just a good experience in the air!
While in Texas we didn't do much. Both of my relatives are fighting health issues right now and didn't feel like getting out much. My brother, however, had cardio therapy each afternoon, so that did get us out of the house at least once a day. The weather was gorgeous with some days reaching into the 80s and cool nights. I spent numerous hours on the deck in the sunshine and even got sunburned on the nose and tips of my ears! Believe me, I didn't care. I revelled in the warmth.
Getting home was nice. Being around people 24/7, having the TV going from arising to bedtime, and just being in a somewhat unfamiliar environment (tho I've been there numerous times) gets harder for me all the time, especially as I get older. I get homesick easier for family, friends and the familiar. I missed my own bed and pillow and "stuff." I decided that being gone for 2 weeks at a time is my limit from now on. I came home, via having my son meet me at the airport, and found that one of my toilets was completely out of service and that the neighborhood stray cats had knocked out a foundation window to my basement and had been going in and out while I was gone. My neighbor on the East had noticed it and called me the day after I got home. I sorta wondered why he didn't take a board and some nails over and just close up the hole?? Now the window is back in place, and I am going shopping for a new commode this weekend. As a home owner, it's always something.
Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home.
Until next time,
Peace!
JE
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Free Falling!
In a rush to beat the "trash guys" I was carrying one last bag to the street when I hit the ONE patch of ice in my tarmac driveway. Down I went like the proverbial "ton of brick." OUCH. The trash bag went flying, and I grabbed my knee and swore, perhaps very loudly. Then, of course, I looked around to see if anyone saw me fall. At this hour of the AM, everyone's drapes and blinds were still pulled. No cars went by,either. So I sat on the cold pavement and checked out my wounds. I have a severe case of "road rash" on my left knee. Reminds me of the same thing I got learning to ride my two-wheeler with the training wheels so many years ago. Not only that, but I feel like my butt cheeks are residing somewhere up around my shoulder blades and my back hurts.
I did learn a few things from this, though.
1. Slow down. Hurrying isn't worth it any time, any place.
2. Keep "road rash" treatment supplies on hand just in case. I had no antibiotic ointment here, upon reading the label on the Preparation H, I decided that wouldn't work! I found some anti-infection cream left over from last year's surgery and some ancient Band-Aids. Oh, and a box of old gauze patches. That will have to suffice.
3. 220# of ugliness goes down in a hurry and takes a while to rise back up.
4. You can skin up knees pretty badly and never tear a hole in your pants! I don't know how that happened, but it did.
5. I could fall in this neighborhood and lay there until I froze solid. 99% of the time if one falls, no one sees them do it, and in this neighborhood, even if they did, they would do nothing. (Except for Roger next door and he was at work!)
And the clincher of the whole thing is: with the holidays, our trash guys don't run until tomorrow!
Damn!
Until next time,
Peace!
JE
I did learn a few things from this, though.
1. Slow down. Hurrying isn't worth it any time, any place.
2. Keep "road rash" treatment supplies on hand just in case. I had no antibiotic ointment here, upon reading the label on the Preparation H, I decided that wouldn't work! I found some anti-infection cream left over from last year's surgery and some ancient Band-Aids. Oh, and a box of old gauze patches. That will have to suffice.
3. 220# of ugliness goes down in a hurry and takes a while to rise back up.
4. You can skin up knees pretty badly and never tear a hole in your pants! I don't know how that happened, but it did.
5. I could fall in this neighborhood and lay there until I froze solid. 99% of the time if one falls, no one sees them do it, and in this neighborhood, even if they did, they would do nothing. (Except for Roger next door and he was at work!)
And the clincher of the whole thing is: with the holidays, our trash guys don't run until tomorrow!
Damn!
Until next time,
Peace!
JE
Thursday, December 15, 2016
It's Beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Lat year we had, according to our local weatherman, a grand total of 6 inches of snow all winter. Right now, I, with yardstick in hand, measured 3+ inches in my back yard. And the thermometer is hovering at 0F. So, with the upcoming outlook of more snow, freezing rain, sleet, and back to snow, I am beginning to believe that we will have a white Christmas this year. Some years we do, some years we don't, but it's more fun if we do.
This year we are supposed to trek to the capital to my daughter's for our family Christmas get together. That is supposed to occur this coming Saturday. That's the day of the freezing rain, rain , sleet, then snow that is coming our way, then plummeting temps back into single digits, with negative numbers at night. I asked her if they had a plan B, and she said, "No, but we can do what we always have done and converge on you on Christmas Day and you can feed us!" Then she laughed!! I hope she was kidding! Or at least if they come here, they bring food. I don't cook for crowds. I barely cook for one! Not that I can't, I just would rather eat nuked hot dogs, and open a canned veggie, or even eat a big bowl of cereal. I rarely have enough food on hand to feed the troops! And this month is not long on groceries cause I bought gifts and such!
But wherever we end up, it will be fun. We will welcome little Annabelle into our family traditions, though at 2 months, I doubt if she'll pay much attention. My halls are as decked as they are going to get, and I am ready. My list is short, and needs are few. I just want my family near and dear and well and happy. What more could an old guy ask!
Until Next Time,
Peace on Earth,
JE
This year we are supposed to trek to the capital to my daughter's for our family Christmas get together. That is supposed to occur this coming Saturday. That's the day of the freezing rain, rain , sleet, then snow that is coming our way, then plummeting temps back into single digits, with negative numbers at night. I asked her if they had a plan B, and she said, "No, but we can do what we always have done and converge on you on Christmas Day and you can feed us!" Then she laughed!! I hope she was kidding! Or at least if they come here, they bring food. I don't cook for crowds. I barely cook for one! Not that I can't, I just would rather eat nuked hot dogs, and open a canned veggie, or even eat a big bowl of cereal. I rarely have enough food on hand to feed the troops! And this month is not long on groceries cause I bought gifts and such!
But wherever we end up, it will be fun. We will welcome little Annabelle into our family traditions, though at 2 months, I doubt if she'll pay much attention. My halls are as decked as they are going to get, and I am ready. My list is short, and needs are few. I just want my family near and dear and well and happy. What more could an old guy ask!
Until Next Time,
Peace on Earth,
JE
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Health frustrations!
I am not one to complain about my health. I have been fortunate up to now to have good health. Recently, I have had some pain in my back, lower right, and coming around to the side. I have been to my family physician, and another doc that I saw for the same problem. I have even visited the emergency when the pain got severe enough to be worrisome. After numerous tests, including blood work, urine analysis, x-rays and a CT scan, the people in the know cannot find any major cause of my pain. The CT scan showed some "older age" stuff, but none of it pain causing. The only explanation I have been given is that my spine is deteriorating slowly and "could be" causing pinched nerves. I have some minute kidney stones, but shouldn't be causing pain. These things are non-serious, so I guess the pinched nerves could be the culprit. It continues to ache in the same spot, and has disrupted my sleep and rest several times.
Let me be on the record as saying that "the golden years ain't so golden."
More doc appointments coming up the middle of December. Maybe he will find something. Until them, I just hope for the best.
Until next time,
Peace,
JE
Let me be on the record as saying that "the golden years ain't so golden."
More doc appointments coming up the middle of December. Maybe he will find something. Until them, I just hope for the best.
Until next time,
Peace,
JE
Saturday, November 19, 2016
Brrrrr!
Yesterday I was in shorts and flip flops. This morning snow was flying and now I am in Under Armour and Jeans and a sweater, with socks! Holy Moly! A terrific thunderstorm and high winds last night brought in the cold, and took down the rest of our fall leaves. One more trip through the yard with my rake and I should be done with that mess. Here in Indiana we can't complain too much about the fall weather. I haven't had to run my furnace much, if at all, until the last week. Maybe just in the evening to take off the damp and chill. A quick fire in the fireplace in the morning for the same reason.
Looking forward to spending Thanksgiving in the state capitol (or "al" I never can remember without looking it up!) with my family. My daughter is having us all to her home and is doing most of the cooking. I am responsible for dinner rolls. Specifically King's Hawaiian Dinner Rolls. That was unanimously voted upon by the masses. LOL!
Child #2 and 3 of his 4 little people are all getting over colds. Momma and the babe are the only two well ones in that household right now. I think the two older little people bring home every germ that there is at school and they all just pass it around. Maybe this colder weather will rid the atmosphere of those nasty germs. I had a flu shot and pneumonia shot last month, so I hope I am good to go.
Everyone have a good weekend and for those of you who celebrate "turkey day," have a wonderful, safe holiday. Happy Thanksgiving a few days early! Busy week coming up!!
Until next time,
Peace,
JE
Looking forward to spending Thanksgiving in the state capitol (or "al" I never can remember without looking it up!) with my family. My daughter is having us all to her home and is doing most of the cooking. I am responsible for dinner rolls. Specifically King's Hawaiian Dinner Rolls. That was unanimously voted upon by the masses. LOL!
Child #2 and 3 of his 4 little people are all getting over colds. Momma and the babe are the only two well ones in that household right now. I think the two older little people bring home every germ that there is at school and they all just pass it around. Maybe this colder weather will rid the atmosphere of those nasty germs. I had a flu shot and pneumonia shot last month, so I hope I am good to go.
Everyone have a good weekend and for those of you who celebrate "turkey day," have a wonderful, safe holiday. Happy Thanksgiving a few days early! Busy week coming up!!
Until next time,
Peace,
JE
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Frustrated!!
I am trying to update my profile shown on the right side of my blog. I can't seem to save the changes after I make them. Blogger sure doesn't make it easy!! Anyone out there that can help me?
Help!
JE
Help!
JE
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