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I wrote a quick morning blog and will post my luncheon pictures in a minute but first I have to devote this blog posting to Jacob....Mr. Smiley Face.   I know I sound like a gramma but still....is this not cute?!
I can hardly wait to hold him this Friday.

Off to PT this A.M.

Just dinkin' around the house in preparation for a drive into Jefferson County.  Not too much wind right now but it sure did howl throughout the night.

Interesting dream remembered as I crawled out of bed at 7 a.m.  I was living in the Kuhn St. house and stepped out onto the back steps as I thought I saw a hippo standing there.  Nope.  It was a big ole bear!
He made his way towards me as I hurried back inside and had problems with the lock.  He stared at me through the screen door as I ran to call police.

I kept dialing 7-1-1 and then I'd lay the phone down and forget to talk to them as I went to check on the bear's progress.  I'd come back to my phone and it was one of my tv remotes but I still tried to hit 7-1-1.
Then I was using "white-out" on some numbered list I was having to type up and a bunch of my male classmates walked by carrying Jim Pedersen who they were going to initiate into their club.

Fascinating when dream sequences stay with you long enough.  911 wasn't even around when I was a kid and neither was cellphones or tv remotes or a screen door on my back porch.  So...wonder what this dream indicates.  Going to have to do some more study on dreams interpretations.  It can't just mean I'm goofy.

St. Patrick's Day.  I didn't choose green clothes today, but my blouse has green in it and I'm wearing green earrings.  I suspect the name tags we'll be given at the luncheon will be shamrocks.
I'll post pictures later tonight unless I'm too tired (and that sometimes happens after a drive into town) but if I don't blog, I may post them up on Facebook to tag later on.

I'm tired and already looking forward to a recliner nap.  What a way to start my day.  Need another cup of coffee.

Gray Wet Sunday

Man, am I ever tired today.  Just couldn't seem to get any energy jump started at all.  I know it's because I'm not sleeping well and I can only hope that the reason why can be fixed pretty soon.  I'm counting on it.

I did manage to hem a pair of pants and make a lap blanket but that was it.  I tried to nap a couple times but either the phone woke me up or my neck and shoulders did.  Finally said the hell with it and decided to run to Safeway and find something easy for supper.  I had to talk myself into going out 'cause all I wanted to do was loaf but I knew I didn't want to cook either.

I smelled Chinese food as soon as I walked in their doors so I headed over to the deli and ordered the supreme combo.  Now I have enough for two dinners. My fortune cookie read: Treat yourself to something of quality. You deserve it. (I figured that was God telling me to eat Chinese)  ha ha ha

Last Monday when Linda, Joanne, and I went over to visit Ruth in Poulsbo, Joanne had her Ipad (gotta get one of those) and she put in the address of where we were going.  I do enjoy that GPS feature we have these days.  We had a lot of fun with Suri (the lady telling us where to go).  Joanne would be talking and Suri would interrupt to tell us to turn right.  Pretty soon Joanne was telling her to shut up and let her talk.  Later at the restaurant, Linda wanted to see the App of Talking Tom so Joanne downloaded it on my phone and we played around with that.  (we'd say something and it would repeat it back)  I swear we were like little kids with a new toy.  Out in the parking lot, we started asking Suri questions...(cause Joanne said we could ask her anything).  We asked things like:  When is my birthday, how much do I weigh... and then we'd giggle when Suri replied "I'll have to think about that and get back to you or....I don't find a Joanne in Poulsbo.   Good fun.

I did get to Skype with Mary for a few minutes.  Took a picture (cause I'm corny)

Not much of interest on TV tonight so I'll probably continue with watching episodes of Dexter on Netflix. Here's three more pics I got in an email a while back.  Love stuff like this.

I've never cared all that much for Letterman but I do like this 1985 interview with two of my favorite singers.

And here's a fun Muppets video using one of my favorite songs (Everybody's Talking)

Saturday afternoon

Rains are coming down pretty good now.  I finished Ruth's blanket, went to the library, did my exercises, and watched a few episodes of Dexter on Netflix.

Got some pictures of Mary, Andy, and Jacob stopping at Lill and Dana's house.  Lill made him a beautiful quilt.

What a time waster!

I didn't curl my hair yesterday.  It's become so thin, I often wonder why I bother at all.  Well, I bother because I have to make an attempt once in a while to look even halfway presentable.  I didn't feel like fixing my hair yesterday.  My baseball cap is handy for when I have to go out and allow people to get a look at me.

I got to thinking....maybe I should try curlers again.  I bought two types a few months back but I must have donated them back to Serenity House or Goodwill because I spent the better part of an hour searching my closets, drawers, and garage for that plastic bag of curlers, and I can't put my hands on them.  Meanwhile, I managed to discover other odds and ends I'll probably never use and should have discarded instead of the curlers.  If that's what I did with them.

I guess I'll just pull out the mousse and heat up the curling iron to see if I can't improve the sight I see when I pass by a mirror.  I don't have any plans on going out today but I am going public on Monday.  Will drive into Port Townsend for the CZ/PTPC retirement luncheon at Roadhouse Twenty.  They're always fun and a good place to see familiar faces and take pictures.  Also plan on taking a few of my Town Kid books in the hope of selling one or two.  I really need to step up the marketing on them.

I plan on finishing Ruth's blanket today but that's about it.  Maybe I'll make a quick library run.  Hmmmm.... St. Patrick's Day is on Monday. Guess I'd better look over my clothes and see what green I can come up with for my Monday lunch.  I do have this goofy looking green hat I could wear. That might take care of the hair problem, to some degree.

I got a piece posted on my Town Kid blog in the Leader yesterday.  About the Rhody Parade. You need a subscription to read a lot of the paper these days but the blogs are still free.

www.ptleader.com
click on blogs at the top and scroll to Town Kid  (Handy Dandy Pickup Trucks)

Here's another picture from an email(click to enlarge)

and the latest on wedding notes...

Newlyweds were supposed to drink honey wine for one full moon cycle after their wedding—hence the term honeymoon.

End of the week

Not all that much to write about today.  Just got back from picking up Maddie at a friend's house across town.  The road I turned on was across the street from your old place, Linda F -- so I took a picture for you.

We have a variety of weather today.  Sunshine, wind, rain, then sunny again.  I managed to do a load of laundry, whip up a bowl of jello, and do my exercises.  And that's about all.  I have started work on the blanket I'm making for Ruth and I'll finish it up this weekend.  Slept in the recliner all night although I did try the bed since I had a new memory foam pad to try out.  Sure is aggravating to have your body flare up when you lay down.  Gotta get that fixed.

I may post on my Leader blog later today.  Have got a subject in mind but have to think on it some more.  Watched 'Inside Llewyn Davis' on MGo tv last night.  It was pretty good but nothing to get excited about.

Another picture I got in an email to share....

And a note on weddings....

In rural England, a joining-of-hands ceremony called handfasting informally married a couple for year and a day, after which they could wed for good or try another trial run. Sometimes the hands or wrists were tied in the ceremony, giving us the phrase “tie the knot.”

Saw a segment on the Today show this morning demonstrating spring cleaning tips for the bathroom and kitchen.  Made me feel like I really need to scrub down the house.  Mainly dealt with the refrigerator, under the sink, the microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, range, shower, toilet and sinks.  I told Maddie I'd pay her if she came over to help some weekend day.  Way more than I think my shoulder could manage right now.

Irritated me the way the woman had to talk fast to get all the tips shared in her small allotted time.  If it's a story about some wayward star acting like a jackass, they seem to give those episodes a whole lot of air time. Way more than they deserve.  Too bad I'm not running the show, I would fix things in a hurry!

Thursday around the place

Went to physical therapy this morning and she did an ultrasound treatment on my neck.  I mentioned to her that I had a couple of hours last night from about 7 to 9 where I had no pain. I noticed it immediately as it's been a while.  I went to bed and within an hour, both shoulders and neck were hurting so much I had to get up and sleep in the recliner.  I can deal with that but it had better not be a forever thing.

My memory foam twin size mattress pad arrived today so I set it up on my bed.  It was a bit of a disappointment but I guess it will be okay.  I ordered on Amazon and used all the notes on the box of the first memory foam I had.  Same brand name, dimensions, etc.  Well, the box arrived and it doesn't look like my first one. It's blue instead of white, has tiny little black thingies all over the foam (not sure what they are) and it was packed so tight in the box, I had to cut open the box to get it out. It unrolled stiffly and is a little smaller than the twin one I got at Costco.

The directions  say I can return to Costco if displeased but I don't know how I could do that with the box all cut flat.  I'm hoping it will be okay.  Just looks cheaper somehow even though the price was the same as the original Costco one, and it does feel like it's bouncing right back.  If nothing else, it does give me an extra bed for company to sleep on, if need be as it will work fine on the floor.

Noticed and heard a lot of machinery in the alley today and took a couple pictures after he left.

And then...just because I could, I took three pictures under the back deck. I can't get down to really look under there and I was curious.

I was on a roll by this time so I took a picture of Teddy sitting on the wall ledge in the living room.

I've had this bear since probably 1948.  He used to be a lot cuter and while I never actually pay him much attention, I still can't bear to toss him out because he's been with me too long. I'm sure the kids will when I kick the bucket.

Mary is bringing me a couple of Coca Cola bar stools she got free with some promotion so I'm planning on selling or giving away my mismatched stools that I have now.  If you want to pick them up, they're yours.

I've also got this tv table in the garage to unload.  I'll probably end up taking it to Goodwill.

Finished an audio book by D.H. Lawrence yesterday called Sons and Lovers. Wikipedia said this:

 Sons and Lovers is a 1913 novel by the English writer D. H. Lawrence. The Modern Library placed it ninth on their list of the 100 best novels of the 20th century. While the novel initially incited a lukewarm critical reception, along with allegations of obscenity, it is today regarded as a masterpiece by many critics and is often regarded as Lawrence's finest achievement.
My opinion was -- what a waste of my time!  Ended STUPID! Yet I listened to all 15 disks.  Probably wouldn't have if I hadn't been involved in a good jigsaw puzzle.  And the obscenity?  Ha!  Didn't match what we read today.  (I've also never thought Catcher in the Rye was worth all the hoopla it gets)

If I can remember, I'll add various things I've read in magazines or got in emails lately.  The first is from Family Tree Magazine.

Bridal showers originated in the Netherlands as a way to help a bride whose father disapproved of the marriage and refused to pay a dowry.

This next thing came from Linda Farina in TN...

You may have to click on the photo to enlarge the writing underneath.

Kind of sorry I missed Jeopardy last night.  I see that Chu guy was finally defeated.  Would have liked to have seen that 'cause he thought he was annoying.

I didn't get as much accomplished as I would have liked to today but there's always tomorrow.  I seem to do better if I don't have to leave the house on any errand.  I'm too easily distracted and when I come home, I sit down at the computer and surf around for entertainment.  Unpacking that foam and getting it encased it is cover and onto my bed with new sheets took a lot of my energy.  Not just because I had to haul the thing in there but once I pulled out the bed, I realized I needed to pull out the vacuum and discourage spiders from hanging out with all the dust along the floor moulding (or whatever you call it).

Vacuuming (and just about all housework in general) is tiring.  Can't just zip through it all like I used to. I'm slowin' down.  Such is life.

That missing airplane sure is a mystery.  I figure it's a goner for sure.  Probably nose first into the water somewhere.  I wondered what happened to Sam Champion, the weatherman on Good Morning America. I saw him this morning on the Today Show talking about his new program on the weather channel.  I wonder if that's a step up or a step down? According to another news site that said he had a big following....

“ABC sensed Sam was unhappy months ago, so they started working on Ginger Zee as his replacement,” one network insider tells us. “The big reason he is leaving is that he can now appear on merchandise for the Weather Channel. They’re going to plaster his face on raincoats, boots, umbrellas, mugs, hats; you name it. And Sam will get a good chunk of that money.

Mary showed me this lawn toy she got for Jacob recently on  this eastside trade website. The woman selling it ended up living right down the street from Mary and she got it super cheap.  Poor ole Jake... I sense he's going to really hurt for toys to play with throughout his childhood.  ha ha ha ha

And on that note...here's the latest.... what can I say?  Cute, cute, cute!!!!