Well Sunday turned out to be another beautiful day with just enough cloud cover to keep it pleasant outside and the humidity down. We opened the windows in the morning and kept them open all day. The fresh air was awesome. We stayed home from Element as Nancy was just starting to gain some voice albeit scratchy at times; but no more clapping or whistling to get my attention. She was still suffering from a sore throat but not nearly as bad as the past couple days.
After sleeping in until nearly 8 AM, we did our quiet time then watched Andy Stanley on T.V. He is much like Bobby with his speaking and dress which is the opposite of his dad, Charles. Andy had a good message and afterwards we headed out for a late breakfast of eggs and fried leftover tater's. That meal held me most of the day except for a little snacking in the late evening. GG and Betsy came by around 5:30 and brought a pizza pie so we shared our leftover salad and they their pie. It was really good and they stayed until after 8 before heading out.
I watched both NFL playoff games and the first game was a real barn burner with the Falcons finally winning a playoff game. That made the Bucs look good as we beat this team a couple weeks ago. I don't believe they have a chance against the 49Niners especially with the way they played against the Packers, on Saturday, Oh well!!!. The Patriots destroyed the Texans as expected, Shaub their quarterback must go if they ever are expected to win the big games.
Nancy sat out in the back yard for a couple hours during the afternoon and read it was that nice out. She woke up around 5 this AM with a coughing fit so a couple teaspoons of Robitussin did the trick and finally she calmed down enough to go back to sleep. That stuff is nasty to me in taste but it works. I'm going to head out to the rec to get a workout in on eithe the pickle ball court or weight room, LATER
Monday, January 14, 2013
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Sunday Morning
Saturday was just another warm and humid day and of course we had the a/c on once gain in the evening. There was a nice breeze which made it pleasant for most of the day. Nancy is still communicating with sign language, grunts, whistling and the clapping of hands. I'm enjoying the peace and no bossy commands but answering the phone is a pain as well the lack of noise around. I can tolerate the quiet only for so long.
Saturday started out with a sleep-in despite the rooster next door. With the a/c on its not as loud so we manage to tune him out but with the windows open for the fresh air he is down right annoying. We received a call from Helen"mountain mom" and she can attest to the the loudness of his crow as she heard it all the way to N.C. on the phone. She is finally sounding better after suffering flue like symptoms for weeks with coughing, etc and her younger sister Martha is suffering as well. Their older sister passed away last week from pneumonia that started with the same flu like symptoms and of course their advanced age didn't help matters either. The spring like weather there has the temps near the 70's in the afternoon. It was good to hear her voice after a week of stress not only from their ailments but having to deal with the loss of the oldest sister.
Nancy still has the sore throat and the voice is coming back a little. I actually here a few words this morning(Sunday) so it looks as if that may have run its course. Now we need to get the sore throat healed. She did feel well enough to go to the theater to see Les Miserables with her mom and Amy Saturday afternoon. It was strange as she couldn't talk and GG didn't have her hearing aids in so luckily Amy could translate or communicate for the two of them. I bet that was interesting.
I stayed home, read and work outside in the garden and just took it easy. I discovered a new author Robert Flynn and I'm reading a fantastic book titled NORTH OF YESTERDAY. It's much like Larry McMurtry's book LONESOME DOVE. Flynn puts you right there in these characters mind and body. I've been trying to lose a few ounces of the this spare tire and I've found that by eating fruit for breakfast with a V-8 before lunch and then a meal replacement shake(from Amway) for lunch that I've lost a little. We had a supper of burritos; deer meat with taco seasoning, onions, tomato, lettuce, cilantro and sour cream. Yeow was that ever good and very few carbs.
Well of course I watched the NFL and saw the Broncos lose with just a few seconds to go where they should have won and the 49 Niners put in on the Packers in a big way. When I lived in the Bay Area I use to go down to 'Frisco and and cheer them on back in the 60's so I was glad they won despite my love for Vince Lombardi. Well that's about it for Saturday. Today we are staying home from Element due to the sore throat and of course laryngitis. Once again I will watch the 2 NFL games, LATER
Saturday started out with a sleep-in despite the rooster next door. With the a/c on its not as loud so we manage to tune him out but with the windows open for the fresh air he is down right annoying. We received a call from Helen"mountain mom" and she can attest to the the loudness of his crow as she heard it all the way to N.C. on the phone. She is finally sounding better after suffering flue like symptoms for weeks with coughing, etc and her younger sister Martha is suffering as well. Their older sister passed away last week from pneumonia that started with the same flu like symptoms and of course their advanced age didn't help matters either. The spring like weather there has the temps near the 70's in the afternoon. It was good to hear her voice after a week of stress not only from their ailments but having to deal with the loss of the oldest sister.
Nancy still has the sore throat and the voice is coming back a little. I actually here a few words this morning(Sunday) so it looks as if that may have run its course. Now we need to get the sore throat healed. She did feel well enough to go to the theater to see Les Miserables with her mom and Amy Saturday afternoon. It was strange as she couldn't talk and GG didn't have her hearing aids in so luckily Amy could translate or communicate for the two of them. I bet that was interesting.
I stayed home, read and work outside in the garden and just took it easy. I discovered a new author Robert Flynn and I'm reading a fantastic book titled NORTH OF YESTERDAY. It's much like Larry McMurtry's book LONESOME DOVE. Flynn puts you right there in these characters mind and body. I've been trying to lose a few ounces of the this spare tire and I've found that by eating fruit for breakfast with a V-8 before lunch and then a meal replacement shake(from Amway) for lunch that I've lost a little. We had a supper of burritos; deer meat with taco seasoning, onions, tomato, lettuce, cilantro and sour cream. Yeow was that ever good and very few carbs.
Well of course I watched the NFL and saw the Broncos lose with just a few seconds to go where they should have won and the 49 Niners put in on the Packers in a big way. When I lived in the Bay Area I use to go down to 'Frisco and and cheer them on back in the 60's so I was glad they won despite my love for Vince Lombardi. Well that's about it for Saturday. Today we are staying home from Element due to the sore throat and of course laryngitis. Once again I will watch the 2 NFL games, LATER
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Saturday Morning
Wow is it ever quiet around here since Nancy developed laryngitis on Thursday afternoon. I spoke with her doctor and with no fever she gave us several home remedies to assist with relieving this ailment. I'm enjoying the peace and quiet to a certain extent but the phone calls are a little annoying plus I'm the taxi driver for now.
The weather here is just almost too warm. It was in the 80's again during most of the day with bright sunshine and no rain. We are dry again so its watering twice a day on the gardens and the yard of course is just about dried up. There is still a watering ban on so I have to hand water everything; of course I have my own shallow well so I have plenty of water.
Friday was another day that was spent mostly assisting Nancy and the house hold chores. I decided to put pickle ball on hold until next week and if she isn't talking maybe even longer. I sure missed our couple mile hike thru the hood for some exercise but thought better of it in the long run. Hopefully today I can get at least a bike ride in for some exercise. Amy invited us for supper last night and while Nancy isn't feverish we decided to go despite the sore throat. The meal was awesome with a special family recipe from Kansas using home grown beef. It was delicious and the meat cut with a fork. We picked up GG and had a great time of eating with one of our whole garden salads, home made Greek dressing, meat and taters' and a fresh fruit salad for dessert.
Ava and Sam were full of energy as they showed us their new bunk beds. We played a couple games with them as the girls cleaned up. It was a fun time had by all despite Nancy being unable to converse. We headed out when it was bath and bedtime for the kiddos. We aren't sure if Nancy will be able to make the Sunday services so we are playing that by ear, LATER.
The weather here is just almost too warm. It was in the 80's again during most of the day with bright sunshine and no rain. We are dry again so its watering twice a day on the gardens and the yard of course is just about dried up. There is still a watering ban on so I have to hand water everything; of course I have my own shallow well so I have plenty of water.
Friday was another day that was spent mostly assisting Nancy and the house hold chores. I decided to put pickle ball on hold until next week and if she isn't talking maybe even longer. I sure missed our couple mile hike thru the hood for some exercise but thought better of it in the long run. Hopefully today I can get at least a bike ride in for some exercise. Amy invited us for supper last night and while Nancy isn't feverish we decided to go despite the sore throat. The meal was awesome with a special family recipe from Kansas using home grown beef. It was delicious and the meat cut with a fork. We picked up GG and had a great time of eating with one of our whole garden salads, home made Greek dressing, meat and taters' and a fresh fruit salad for dessert.
Ava and Sam were full of energy as they showed us their new bunk beds. We played a couple games with them as the girls cleaned up. It was a fun time had by all despite Nancy being unable to converse. We headed out when it was bath and bedtime for the kiddos. We aren't sure if Nancy will be able to make the Sunday services so we are playing that by ear, LATER.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Friday Morning
Thursday was another day of above normal temp's. What gives snow in Israel for the first time in years, oh well its supposed to be like this for the next 4-5 days then cool down 5 degrees. My garden likes this but this temperature flux is sure playing havoc with our bodies. Nancy had now developed a sore throat and laryngitis just all within a few hours. She took her mother to the western store yesterday and was so excited to finally find a pair of cowboy boots that fit and a pair that was half way reasonable in price. At first I thought she was just too excited about the boots but by late evening she was really hoarse and this morning the voice is gone completely, Oh well that is a nice for awhile the voice part!!!
I stayed away from the rec again for another day as I want to be sure and stay away from anyone who is infected with a cold. My cough has just about gone as well as the nasal drip. I've been sucking up vitamins, grapefruits and fresh vegetables which in all honestly I think was better than the OTC medicines I was putting in my body. I'm almost 100% and now I must get my sweetie well. So she will be restricted to the house with salt water gargles, honey teas and soups for a day or so. She has no fever and doesn't feel bad except for this throat discomfort.
We took a nice long 3 mile hike yesterday morning and I had a wet shirt by the time I got home; Nancy felt great and I nearly had to run to keep up with her long legs. Amy brought GG and Sam for lunch and we ate fresh salad and meatloaf sandwiches. The girls sat out in the back yard for an hour or so in the shade as it was warm and breezy. After Amy left to pick up Ava from school, Nancy took GG and they headed to the western store for a pair of Durango Boots. They are beautiful with green and pink leather uppers. She was so tickled about these boots she even had them on before going to bed.
I pan fried a deer tenderloin, along with fresh garden broccoli and a baked sweet 'tater for supper, yeow was that ever tasty. We sat around and vegetated after supper with the Fox News channel; Shep and O'Reilly until it was time for showers and eventually bedtime at 11:00, LATER
I stayed away from the rec again for another day as I want to be sure and stay away from anyone who is infected with a cold. My cough has just about gone as well as the nasal drip. I've been sucking up vitamins, grapefruits and fresh vegetables which in all honestly I think was better than the OTC medicines I was putting in my body. I'm almost 100% and now I must get my sweetie well. So she will be restricted to the house with salt water gargles, honey teas and soups for a day or so. She has no fever and doesn't feel bad except for this throat discomfort.
We took a nice long 3 mile hike yesterday morning and I had a wet shirt by the time I got home; Nancy felt great and I nearly had to run to keep up with her long legs. Amy brought GG and Sam for lunch and we ate fresh salad and meatloaf sandwiches. The girls sat out in the back yard for an hour or so in the shade as it was warm and breezy. After Amy left to pick up Ava from school, Nancy took GG and they headed to the western store for a pair of Durango Boots. They are beautiful with green and pink leather uppers. She was so tickled about these boots she even had them on before going to bed.
I pan fried a deer tenderloin, along with fresh garden broccoli and a baked sweet 'tater for supper, yeow was that ever tasty. We sat around and vegetated after supper with the Fox News channel; Shep and O'Reilly until it was time for showers and eventually bedtime at 11:00, LATER
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Thursday Morning
Wednesday was a summer day here on the Sun Coast with temps well up into the 80's and with came the humidity so the a/c is back on; so much for winter weather. The garden loves these cool nights into the 60's and warm days. I cut 3 nice heads of broccoli yesterday evening and we ate 1/2 of them for supper along with our grilled salmon and angel hair pasta which Nancy doctored up with sauteed garlic, fresh mushrooms, lots of butter and capers. Yeow was that ever delicious.
The morning started out with a sleep-in despite the big beak next door as our gym is being resurfaced, so I opted to sit this week out from play plus I'm still hacking up luge's occasionally(nice thought huh!!) After our quiet times and a lite breakfast of an apple and a grapefruit mixed together, I headed out to hand water the garden. A little later Nancy and I took off on a 3 mile plus hike or walk through the hood and I had a wet shirt by the time we got back to the house. So I got in a workout maybe not as strenuous as the PB play but still some exercise. I may try Friday morning for a game or two if it stays nice as it has been and this cough goes away. Ever since I got the flu or pnumonia my resistance has been down.
Amy and Sam came for lunch so I picked lettuces, beet greens, cabbage, radishes and dill for a huge salad for lunch. After lunch Nancy and Amy took off to the mall for some shopping. Sam and I watched some movie about a bee and worm which was interesting. I read mostly but Sam was cute as he occasionally buzzed around like a bee. They headed out around 2:30 to pick Ava up from school so we sat around an read until it was time to start supper. The eatin' was awesome tonight, LATER
The morning started out with a sleep-in despite the big beak next door as our gym is being resurfaced, so I opted to sit this week out from play plus I'm still hacking up luge's occasionally(nice thought huh!!) After our quiet times and a lite breakfast of an apple and a grapefruit mixed together, I headed out to hand water the garden. A little later Nancy and I took off on a 3 mile plus hike or walk through the hood and I had a wet shirt by the time we got back to the house. So I got in a workout maybe not as strenuous as the PB play but still some exercise. I may try Friday morning for a game or two if it stays nice as it has been and this cough goes away. Ever since I got the flu or pnumonia my resistance has been down.
Amy and Sam came for lunch so I picked lettuces, beet greens, cabbage, radishes and dill for a huge salad for lunch. After lunch Nancy and Amy took off to the mall for some shopping. Sam and I watched some movie about a bee and worm which was interesting. I read mostly but Sam was cute as he occasionally buzzed around like a bee. They headed out around 2:30 to pick Ava up from school so we sat around an read until it was time to start supper. The eatin' was awesome tonight, LATER
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Wednesday Morning
Tuesday really warmed up with temps in the low 80's by the afternoon. The morning was a little different as I stayed away from the pickle ball game. I'm hacking up junk from the chest and sinus. I don't really feel bad but I'm a little wary this could go down into the lungs again; and I certainly don't want that to happen. We just lost a General in Tampa and now a friend in N.C. from pneumonia so I think it is best to build back up again, besides the gym is closed for a do over on the floor and the gang is playing outside. I usually don't mind playing outside especially in N.C. where the ambiance is fantastic; but on the basketball court where its unlined for PB will be challenging to say the least.
I'm eating all kinds of fruit for breakfast; grapefruit, apple and a banana so there is lots of Vit C as well as a way to maybe lose a few inches on this spare tire. I spent a couple hours working in the garden then helped with the laundry as Nancy had another dental appointment. I may have to take out a second mortgage for what this dentist charges but she thinks he is the best and is saving her teeth. Oh well!!!
Amy and Sam came for lunch and stayed until it was time to pick Ava up from school. He is such a cute boy and loves his "shooter fing" and trucks. Nancy bought one of those plastic rifles from the dollar store in N.C. that makes a noise when you pull the trigger and he loves to shoot at the chickens through the fence in the back yard. We headed out to Sam's Club for gas and a few other things after they left around 2. Last week it was 2.99 a gal. this week its 3.29 a gal. What is going on with the way we are being gouged at the pump??? Oh well!!!
Our niece Erica with her husband and 7 kids were going to visit GG for the night and have supper with her as well so Amy and her family plus Nancy and Betsy all went there for supper. I stayed back as I'm still hacking and don't want to make anyone sick as well as be infected from them. They had a great time visiting and Ava and Sam got to visit with their cousins who by the way are home schooled. Erica is trying to match her mother who 11 children, so 4 more to go. So far 5 boys and 2 girls. The newest is a 4 month old Veronica. Nancy said she is a very smiley and content little girl whereas her mother(Erica) never stopped crying until she reached the age of 2. Whats wrong with that scenario??
Well I hung out and had a lite supper(left over grilled drumsticks and bread) and watched Fox News and read. I'm into a new book by Lee Child titled TRIPWIRE..its a good read much like Tom Clancy. Lots of action and story lines. LATER
I'm eating all kinds of fruit for breakfast; grapefruit, apple and a banana so there is lots of Vit C as well as a way to maybe lose a few inches on this spare tire. I spent a couple hours working in the garden then helped with the laundry as Nancy had another dental appointment. I may have to take out a second mortgage for what this dentist charges but she thinks he is the best and is saving her teeth. Oh well!!!
Amy and Sam came for lunch and stayed until it was time to pick Ava up from school. He is such a cute boy and loves his "shooter fing" and trucks. Nancy bought one of those plastic rifles from the dollar store in N.C. that makes a noise when you pull the trigger and he loves to shoot at the chickens through the fence in the back yard. We headed out to Sam's Club for gas and a few other things after they left around 2. Last week it was 2.99 a gal. this week its 3.29 a gal. What is going on with the way we are being gouged at the pump??? Oh well!!!
Our niece Erica with her husband and 7 kids were going to visit GG for the night and have supper with her as well so Amy and her family plus Nancy and Betsy all went there for supper. I stayed back as I'm still hacking and don't want to make anyone sick as well as be infected from them. They had a great time visiting and Ava and Sam got to visit with their cousins who by the way are home schooled. Erica is trying to match her mother who 11 children, so 4 more to go. So far 5 boys and 2 girls. The newest is a 4 month old Veronica. Nancy said she is a very smiley and content little girl whereas her mother(Erica) never stopped crying until she reached the age of 2. Whats wrong with that scenario??
Well I hung out and had a lite supper(left over grilled drumsticks and bread) and watched Fox News and read. I'm into a new book by Lee Child titled TRIPWIRE..its a good read much like Tom Clancy. Lots of action and story lines. LATER
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Tuesday Morning
Monday was much the usual to start when the 2 roosters next door started around 6 AM with which one could out crow the other. After my quiet time and a lite breakfast I pedalled out to the rec for an hour and a half of pickle ball. I'm still fighting this darn cold so I didn't stay the whole period. I'm feeling better but just can't shake this stopped up head and cough. For the next 3 weeks us pickle ball players will have to play outside in the morning on the basket ball courts as the gymnasium is being re surfaced. That will make for some interesting play as the outside play is totally different from the inside play especially since 2 different balls will be used. That should be very interesting for me until I get over this cold completely.
When I got back from the gym Nancy informed me she spoke with our "mountain mom" Helen in the mountains and that her older sister Esma passed away during the night in Winston-Salem from complications of pneumonia. We are saddened to hear this news as we knew her and had been to her residence several times over the years.
Well the weather here was chilly to start the day then warmed up to the low 70's with some bright sunshine. We watch the weather predictions for the mountains and they are having some winter weather there. A chance of snow with temps down in the 20's in the mornings, yeow!!! All of the pictures we see from there show the barren trees except for the beautiful white pines with the grass brown and dead.
Well there isn't much more except we had chicken fried deer steak for supper and it was delicious and reminded us of our friends the Dalton's who are in the mountains full time. I wouldn't mind going back for a week or two to visit but it takes too much to open the cabin up especially with the cold below freezing temps at night.
I tuned into the last bowl game of the year and Alabama was putting it on Notre Dame big time at 35-7 when I turned the lights out around 11PM, LATER
When I got back from the gym Nancy informed me she spoke with our "mountain mom" Helen in the mountains and that her older sister Esma passed away during the night in Winston-Salem from complications of pneumonia. We are saddened to hear this news as we knew her and had been to her residence several times over the years.
Well the weather here was chilly to start the day then warmed up to the low 70's with some bright sunshine. We watch the weather predictions for the mountains and they are having some winter weather there. A chance of snow with temps down in the 20's in the mornings, yeow!!! All of the pictures we see from there show the barren trees except for the beautiful white pines with the grass brown and dead.
Well there isn't much more except we had chicken fried deer steak for supper and it was delicious and reminded us of our friends the Dalton's who are in the mountains full time. I wouldn't mind going back for a week or two to visit but it takes too much to open the cabin up especially with the cold below freezing temps at night.
I tuned into the last bowl game of the year and Alabama was putting it on Notre Dame big time at 35-7 when I turned the lights out around 11PM, LATER
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