Well Sunday was a day we always look forward too. A day of worship, seeing our associates and friends at Element Church and of course seeing our son and his family. We started the day with a sleep in until 7 despite the roosters crowing around 5 AM. We did our morning routine; quiet time, lite breakfast and our social updates.
We headed out at 9 AM for the 45 minute drive to Tampa alone. We usually carpool with Dan and Carol but we were scheduled to bring Annsley and Gabe back with us after church but we found out that had changed once we got to Tampa. We had a different format for worship to start the New Year with mostly music. It was very inspiring. We headed back to Seminole to find the sun was out as it was really foggy on our drive earlier and the temps had warmed up. We opened the windows for some fresh air and after a frozen pizza and salad I settled in to watch the NFLWild Card Games. I really didn't care who won as I just love football. I played 5 years in high school and was a starter 4 of those years.
Bob and Jill dropped the kiddos off around 2:30 as they had an Amway meeting and dinner at the Salt Rock Grille on the beach and then picked them back up around 6. Amy brought Ava and Sam over to play with their cousins and they had a fine time together. I grilled chicken legs and thighs and along with tater tots and salad it was good eatin'; of course they were so wound up it was hard for them to sit still long enough to eat. With the threat of no chocolate chip cookies for dessert they manage to clean their plates. I don't know where they get all this energy with such little food.
Well they all cleared out around 6:30 so after the clean up I headed in to watch the last of the late game. It wasn't long until it was shower time. I still have this cold and while I don't feel really bad it's just enough to be annoying; so I'm taking an antihistamine and some cough syrup which leaves a yucky taste in your mouth, LATER
Monday, January 7, 2013
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Sunday Morning
Saturday was cold to start the day with a breeze which made if feel even cooler; however by afternoon we had the windows open and it was 70 or better. It was still damp outside from the rain we had earlier on Friday but as the sunshine became more evident it quickly dried off and I had to hand water the gardens by early afternoon.
We started the day by sleeping in a little despite the big mouth next door. After our quiet times we had eggs and grits for breakfast. Yeow, love them grits!!! I also ate the last piece of an applesauce cake I had cut into portions and put in the freezer to keep fresh. My was that ever a treat for me as I love raisins and black walnuts and those 2 ingredients are what make this type of cake delicious. Many Thanks again to Adeline who is Paw Paw's(dad) friend.
We tried to get out the blackberry stains from the dining room table cloth for a second time and just about succeeded; just the faintest of its presence still exits. I hung a load of laundry as the sun was now shining while Nancy did some other chores. We both worked on putting the dining room back is order as the next family dinner is in February for Bob's birthday. Wow did we ever serve some great meals over the holidays and the spare tire around my waist proves it.
The old head cold and cough is lingering a little longer so I'm back on a cough syrup and (OTC)antihistamine. My resistance must be down from all the flu illness around Thanksgiving; sure will be glad when this is gone as it's a reminder of the week where I had to sleep sitting up, yuck!!!
We had our friends and neighbors, Dan and Carol over for supper. Nancy made a chicken picota with linguine, broccoli and a fresh garden salad(all from my garden) with crusty bread. We are all forgoing desserts as they too are battling the spare tire syndrome. The meal was delicious and afterwards we played 18 rounds of golf. Nancy won out on the last round as Dan lead most of the way and at time very big. That is a fun game and fast.
Well after they left I watched a little of the Packers destroy the Viking and of course the Texans beat the Bengals; there are a couple more games on today. Well its time to get ready and head out to Tampa for worship at Element Church. We will bring Annsley and Gabe back with us to Seminole for the afternoon, LATER
We started the day by sleeping in a little despite the big mouth next door. After our quiet times we had eggs and grits for breakfast. Yeow, love them grits!!! I also ate the last piece of an applesauce cake I had cut into portions and put in the freezer to keep fresh. My was that ever a treat for me as I love raisins and black walnuts and those 2 ingredients are what make this type of cake delicious. Many Thanks again to Adeline who is Paw Paw's(dad) friend.
We tried to get out the blackberry stains from the dining room table cloth for a second time and just about succeeded; just the faintest of its presence still exits. I hung a load of laundry as the sun was now shining while Nancy did some other chores. We both worked on putting the dining room back is order as the next family dinner is in February for Bob's birthday. Wow did we ever serve some great meals over the holidays and the spare tire around my waist proves it.
The old head cold and cough is lingering a little longer so I'm back on a cough syrup and (OTC)antihistamine. My resistance must be down from all the flu illness around Thanksgiving; sure will be glad when this is gone as it's a reminder of the week where I had to sleep sitting up, yuck!!!
We had our friends and neighbors, Dan and Carol over for supper. Nancy made a chicken picota with linguine, broccoli and a fresh garden salad(all from my garden) with crusty bread. We are all forgoing desserts as they too are battling the spare tire syndrome. The meal was delicious and afterwards we played 18 rounds of golf. Nancy won out on the last round as Dan lead most of the way and at time very big. That is a fun game and fast.
Well after they left I watched a little of the Packers destroy the Viking and of course the Texans beat the Bengals; there are a couple more games on today. Well its time to get ready and head out to Tampa for worship at Element Church. We will bring Annsley and Gabe back with us to Seminole for the afternoon, LATER
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Saturday Morning
Well Friday was a winter day here in normally warm sunny Florida. It was damp and cool in the high 40's but the chill went right through your clothes especially at 7:30 in the morning while I'm riding my bike to the rec. The rest of the day found us in the house after the all night soft rain. I don't think the sun shone at all during the day.
After my quiet time and a lite breakfast I pedalled out to the rec in the cold damp air for nearly 2 hours of pickle ball. We had 3 courts going with still a few waiting and the play was good. I'm trying to work this cold out of my head and chest and if sweating helps then the ailment should be gone as I had a wet shirt. Well after playing I headed out for home after a quick stop at the library; I made sure I had a heavy sweater to cover my shirt.
There wasn't much to do at home as the garden was still damp from the over night rain so I just chilled reading the rest of the morning until Amy and the kiddos came for lunch. They stayed for a couple hours then headed out while Nancy ran some shopping errands for her mom and us. I'm really into a Clancy novel; NO REMORSE. Lots of action but several story lines.
We headed over to GG's for supper along with Amy,Tyler and the kiddos. Nancy brought some black beans and rice to go along with GG's chicken enchiladas. There was crusty bread and a garden salad as well; very tasty. We stayed until nearly 8. I was coughing and my head had clogged again so I didn't want to infect everyone so after washing the dishes we headed out. I hit the shower then tuned into the Texas AM vs the Oklahoma bowl game. It was another good game and the Heisman winner at Texas was outstanding. I finally decided to call it a night when Texas was ahead by 3 TD's. LATER
After my quiet time and a lite breakfast I pedalled out to the rec in the cold damp air for nearly 2 hours of pickle ball. We had 3 courts going with still a few waiting and the play was good. I'm trying to work this cold out of my head and chest and if sweating helps then the ailment should be gone as I had a wet shirt. Well after playing I headed out for home after a quick stop at the library; I made sure I had a heavy sweater to cover my shirt.
There wasn't much to do at home as the garden was still damp from the over night rain so I just chilled reading the rest of the morning until Amy and the kiddos came for lunch. They stayed for a couple hours then headed out while Nancy ran some shopping errands for her mom and us. I'm really into a Clancy novel; NO REMORSE. Lots of action but several story lines.
We headed over to GG's for supper along with Amy,Tyler and the kiddos. Nancy brought some black beans and rice to go along with GG's chicken enchiladas. There was crusty bread and a garden salad as well; very tasty. We stayed until nearly 8. I was coughing and my head had clogged again so I didn't want to infect everyone so after washing the dishes we headed out. I hit the shower then tuned into the Texas AM vs the Oklahoma bowl game. It was another good game and the Heisman winner at Texas was outstanding. I finally decided to call it a night when Texas was ahead by 3 TD's. LATER
Friday, January 4, 2013
Friday Morning
Thursday turned out to be a wet one starting around 4 PM, but the earlier part of day before that was really nice. Tee shirt and shorts as I headed out around 7:30 after a lite breakfast and my quiet time to the rec where I got in nearly 2 hours of pickle ball. I was bushed and yet we kept getting new fresh players as I left. I stopped off at the library for a new Tom Clancy read titled WITHOUT REMORSE and haven't been able to put it down since I started it after the rains came. I headed home and then spent the next couple hours outside in the garden and yard.
I fed all my plants and watered them then decided to mow up my leaves. I caught several bags of leaves and a little green grass as its about quit growing for awhile. I mulched the garden with the leaves. I was getting a little hungry so I finished the leftover taco dip while Nancy got ready for her dental appointment. Well I sure hope this dentist is on the up and up because he is expensive. He assures Nancy he is saving her teeth by building them with white fillings but at the prices he charges I feel they should be gold filings; she is convinced he knows what he is doing.
Well we cleaned up the left over pork roast, sauerkraut and smashed taters along with a fresh garden salad for supper. We vegetated to the couch for Fox News then I headed to the shower before the next college bowl came on; yeow I love this time of the year for football. Oregon was putting it on Kansas so I read in between plays until it was lights out at 11, LATER
I fed all my plants and watered them then decided to mow up my leaves. I caught several bags of leaves and a little green grass as its about quit growing for awhile. I mulched the garden with the leaves. I was getting a little hungry so I finished the leftover taco dip while Nancy got ready for her dental appointment. Well I sure hope this dentist is on the up and up because he is expensive. He assures Nancy he is saving her teeth by building them with white fillings but at the prices he charges I feel they should be gold filings; she is convinced he knows what he is doing.
Well we cleaned up the left over pork roast, sauerkraut and smashed taters along with a fresh garden salad for supper. We vegetated to the couch for Fox News then I headed to the shower before the next college bowl came on; yeow I love this time of the year for football. Oregon was putting it on Kansas so I read in between plays until it was lights out at 11, LATER
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Thursday Morning
Well Wednesday wasn't much to write about except for it being just a superb day weather wise. It reached the middle 70's with bright sunshine and blue skies and a gentle breeze to help keep the humidity away.
I started the day with the usual wake up from the rooster next door around 6, but managed a few more winks of sleep before rolling out just before 7. After my quiet time and a lite breakfast of fruit I pedalled out to the rec for some 2 hours of pickle ball. We had a large crowd with excellent play and lots of wet tee-shirts. I stopped off at the library to see if any of the books I ordered came in over the holidays.
My garden is doing well and I picked enough lettuces to make our evening salad just from the garden. I will enclose a few boring pics of plants growing but just to give you and idea of how my winter garden is doing. Amy and the kiddos came for lunch then afterwards they all headed to GG's to take down her tree and put away the decorations. I chilled reading a great book of the Vietnam War as described by a 18 year who spent a year there titled A HARD RAIN FELL. Its one of the best books I've ever read on that era. I can relate to a lot that ocurred except for being out in bush or spending nights there.
Just a reminder to all who are my special pricing customers with Amway or who want to be one. What that means is that I'm and IBO(independent business operator) and I can give you 15-35% (wholesale costs to me)off all the products that Amway has. This month our promo which is offered by our team leaders is ALL drinks are BOGO( buy one and get one free). This is drinks like XS energy drinks, protein shakes, Perfect water(oxygenated), meal replacement shakes, sports drink etc. Also through the month of August this year all shipping for orders of at least 30 PV are reimbursed but you much make your order by the 10th of the month to receive the reimbursement. Wow that's a super saving plus you get your products for 1/2 price or you get twice as much for the price of one. Check it out and if your interested drop me a line and I will set you up as a preferred customer. There is no cost and all I need is your name, address, a phone number and an e-mail address. Each month our team leaders have a special promo that lasts all month long. Also your BOGO's are shipped to you at the end of the month by our team leaders free as well.
Well that's about it for Wednesday, LATER
I started the day with the usual wake up from the rooster next door around 6, but managed a few more winks of sleep before rolling out just before 7. After my quiet time and a lite breakfast of fruit I pedalled out to the rec for some 2 hours of pickle ball. We had a large crowd with excellent play and lots of wet tee-shirts. I stopped off at the library to see if any of the books I ordered came in over the holidays.
My garden is doing well and I picked enough lettuces to make our evening salad just from the garden. I will enclose a few boring pics of plants growing but just to give you and idea of how my winter garden is doing. Amy and the kiddos came for lunch then afterwards they all headed to GG's to take down her tree and put away the decorations. I chilled reading a great book of the Vietnam War as described by a 18 year who spent a year there titled A HARD RAIN FELL. Its one of the best books I've ever read on that era. I can relate to a lot that ocurred except for being out in bush or spending nights there.
Well that's about it for Wednesday, LATER
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Wednesday Morning
Well it's another year and as fast as this last one went by I'm relieved to know that I'm still a kickin', yeow where did this past year go??? New Years Day started out with us hitting the sack sometime after 1 AM and sleeping in until 9'ish despite the big mouth rooster next door. I had thoughts that maybe a stray fire cracker would land in his yard and that he might try to eat it; but it never happened.
We lazied around and Nancy did her oatmeal but I ate just an apple along with my vitamins and a cup of hot green tea. I decided to start on trying once again to deflate this spare tire. I headed over to Amy's after my quiet time to pick up the ladder I had borrowed to get Tyler down from the roof as he got stuck there while putting up Christmas lights. I came back and visited with the neighbors across the street who came down to visit Carol. Nancy came over and we shared stories while enjoying the warm morning sunshine and nice breeze. We visited until it was lunch time as my stomach was growling. It reached the upper 70's today.
We had a lunch of left overs then I tuned into the local bowl game at the Bucs stadium and watched a really good close game. South Carolina beat Michigan which is where our neighbors we just visited are from. I spent the rest of the day in between helping Nancy get ready for another family supper; hopefully our last one for awhile as it's difficult to deflate the tire with all this food. We did a pork roast, smashed taters, sauerkraut, kielbasa, hot dogs, crusty bread and a blackberry pie(I passed on the pie). We had a house full once again with Nancy's mom, sister, nephew and of course Amy and her family. We were just missing Bob and his family as they had other plans and its a long drive with little ones late at night.
After the cleanup I headed back to the couch to watch more football and after everyone left I vegetated to the bedroom for more football until I finally cut the lights off around 11PM. I love this time of the year but its terrible for eatin' and then laying around. Thankfully I have pickle ball this morning and I'm fixin' to head out now, LATER
We lazied around and Nancy did her oatmeal but I ate just an apple along with my vitamins and a cup of hot green tea. I decided to start on trying once again to deflate this spare tire. I headed over to Amy's after my quiet time to pick up the ladder I had borrowed to get Tyler down from the roof as he got stuck there while putting up Christmas lights. I came back and visited with the neighbors across the street who came down to visit Carol. Nancy came over and we shared stories while enjoying the warm morning sunshine and nice breeze. We visited until it was lunch time as my stomach was growling. It reached the upper 70's today.
We had a lunch of left overs then I tuned into the local bowl game at the Bucs stadium and watched a really good close game. South Carolina beat Michigan which is where our neighbors we just visited are from. I spent the rest of the day in between helping Nancy get ready for another family supper; hopefully our last one for awhile as it's difficult to deflate the tire with all this food. We did a pork roast, smashed taters, sauerkraut, kielbasa, hot dogs, crusty bread and a blackberry pie(I passed on the pie). We had a house full once again with Nancy's mom, sister, nephew and of course Amy and her family. We were just missing Bob and his family as they had other plans and its a long drive with little ones late at night.
After the cleanup I headed back to the couch to watch more football and after everyone left I vegetated to the bedroom for more football until I finally cut the lights off around 11PM. I love this time of the year but its terrible for eatin' and then laying around. Thankfully I have pickle ball this morning and I'm fixin' to head out now, LATER
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Tuesday Morning(New Years Day)
Monday started off chilly with the heat on as temps were down into the low 40's but bright sunshine and clear skies. The breeze kept it cool as well but it finally gave way in the late afternoon and we reached 70 degrees. I had slept in so I grabbed a banana and a protein drink and pedaled off to the rec for our final day of pickle ball play for 2012. We had a good crowd and I stayed the full 2 1/2 hours before dropping by the library on the way home.
I came back and hand watered the gardens before heading in to do my quiet time and catch up on my social networking. We were spending the day alone as we had plans to go to GG's around 5 for finger foods and play some games before eventually ending up at the Botbyl's to see the ball drop at midnight. We had cheese dip, salsa and chips, dogs in a bun and spinach dip with crackers and a glass of vino. We played 8 phases of Phase 10 and because it was taking so long with 5 of us we quit the game with Amy and Nancy winning. Sam and Ava were starting to tire out as well so Nancy and I left while Amy helped to cleanup.
Nancy had made a large layered taco dip to take to Dan and Carol's but it was barely eaten as they had a ton of great finger foods as well; stuffed mushrooms, jalapeno poppers, brucetta, wings and lots of chips and other dips. I was too full from earlier so a mushroom and a popper did me in. We sat around and talked as neighbors Diann and Tom were there as well. We all went to church together for years but never really socialized as they are a few years younger than us but we had a grand time. We played sequence and the gals won 4-1 as always then we tried a couple games of golf(card game) and while it was close to midnight we never kept score. The ball dropped and we all hugged, wished everyone a Happy New Year then headed for home.
I headed for the showers while Nancy caught up on Face book and then watched the news as the neighbors were setting off fireworks for what seemed hours. Finally a little after 1AM, I turned the lights off in 2013. I really don't see all the hoopla around watching the ball drop; but we did it.
Well here's to all a Happy New Year and hopefully a prosperous one as well and of course good health. We survived the Mayan Calendar predictions but as I look back on that event maybe they were right on with the loss of our financial decline in America and with that the loss of our liberties. Our grand babies are in for a hard time with the way the politicians in D.C. tax and spend our resources, Oh well!!! LATER
I came back and hand watered the gardens before heading in to do my quiet time and catch up on my social networking. We were spending the day alone as we had plans to go to GG's around 5 for finger foods and play some games before eventually ending up at the Botbyl's to see the ball drop at midnight. We had cheese dip, salsa and chips, dogs in a bun and spinach dip with crackers and a glass of vino. We played 8 phases of Phase 10 and because it was taking so long with 5 of us we quit the game with Amy and Nancy winning. Sam and Ava were starting to tire out as well so Nancy and I left while Amy helped to cleanup.
Nancy had made a large layered taco dip to take to Dan and Carol's but it was barely eaten as they had a ton of great finger foods as well; stuffed mushrooms, jalapeno poppers, brucetta, wings and lots of chips and other dips. I was too full from earlier so a mushroom and a popper did me in. We sat around and talked as neighbors Diann and Tom were there as well. We all went to church together for years but never really socialized as they are a few years younger than us but we had a grand time. We played sequence and the gals won 4-1 as always then we tried a couple games of golf(card game) and while it was close to midnight we never kept score. The ball dropped and we all hugged, wished everyone a Happy New Year then headed for home.
I headed for the showers while Nancy caught up on Face book and then watched the news as the neighbors were setting off fireworks for what seemed hours. Finally a little after 1AM, I turned the lights off in 2013. I really don't see all the hoopla around watching the ball drop; but we did it.
Well here's to all a Happy New Year and hopefully a prosperous one as well and of course good health. We survived the Mayan Calendar predictions but as I look back on that event maybe they were right on with the loss of our financial decline in America and with that the loss of our liberties. Our grand babies are in for a hard time with the way the politicians in D.C. tax and spend our resources, Oh well!!! LATER
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