It's that time of year again...The time we all dread....The time when all the dirt collected over the winter must be taken care of... Even though we all know it's coming, we still wish we didn't have to do it... It's "spring cleaning time!!"
So, with bucket, mop, broom, dust pan, rags, and cleaners all in hand I started working on my house this week. I'm far from done but I have to say that the rooms I have finished look brighter and cleaner.
Once everything is done then how long will the house look nice?...A day, maybe two! Then it's back to cleaning again but at least I won't have to do the deep spring cleaning again for another year...That's a comforting thought.
So, to all spring cleaners...Just remember, your not the only one out there who is spending time cleaning their house. Once we are done we can reap the rewards and have a clean, dust bunny free, nice smelling house even if it's only for a short period of time.
Take care.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
Good to be home....
Hi,
I hope everyone is well. Just a reminder, be sure and wear green tomorrow. We don't want anyone to be pinched...I'm good about telling everyone else to wear green but I always forget. Not sure why that is, but I am prepared this year. I went out today and bought a green T-shirt and it's laying out in the open so I won't forget to wear it tomorrow. Pretty smart of me, huh!!!!
Bobby and I had a great time visiting dad. We drove down on Wednesday and then on Thursday we took the Incline up to the top of Lookout Mountain and toured the battlefield. Below are some pictures of Bobby and I and also a picture of the beautiful view from the top. It was so cold on top of the mountain. The whole time we were at dad's it didn't get above 45 degrees.
I hope everyone is well. Just a reminder, be sure and wear green tomorrow. We don't want anyone to be pinched...I'm good about telling everyone else to wear green but I always forget. Not sure why that is, but I am prepared this year. I went out today and bought a green T-shirt and it's laying out in the open so I won't forget to wear it tomorrow. Pretty smart of me, huh!!!!
Bobby and I had a great time visiting dad. We drove down on Wednesday and then on Thursday we took the Incline up to the top of Lookout Mountain and toured the battlefield. Below are some pictures of Bobby and I and also a picture of the beautiful view from the top. It was so cold on top of the mountain. The whole time we were at dad's it didn't get above 45 degrees.
Thursday evening we went to Johnny & Chris's for dinner. Of course, the food was great. On Friday we worked on projects around the house then Friday evening we went out to dinner with Mike & Maria at the Olive Garden. Don't you just love the all you can eat Salad and Bread sticks?YUM!! We headed home on Saturday morning and unfortunately we started having problems with my SUV and we broke down about 10 miles south of Columbus. I called Bob and he came and picked us up and we had the SUV towed to Marion. I'm not sure yet what happened to the SUV but the garage is working on it now.
Bob was in Memphis, TN all last week and while he was there he went up to Blytheville to visit the plant where he used to work and he also went by the house we sold. Below are some pictures of what the house looks like now. The current owners have changed it a lot. There used to be a Pine tree on the left of the sidewalk and a huge Maple tree to the right of the sidewalk but the current owners had both trees removed. I think the yard looks really bare now and in the other picture where you see the flowers planted with the decorative stone around it, used to be a long line of Holly bushes. The bushes were huge and very pretty so I am surprised they took them all out. Other than that, Bob said the outside of the house looked the same.
I just got a e-mail from one of my classmates in high school that it's time for our 30-year class reunion. Where has all the time gone. I still can't believe I've been out of school for 30 years. WOW!!! I feel really old now...They are having the reunion 4th of July weekend. Their going to have a dinner on Friday and a picnic on Saturday. It's only $20.00 per person to attend both. Not a bad price, I guess.
Well, that's about all that is going on. Take care and have a nice day.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Hello everyone,
Boy, oh, boy, was it cold this morning...We had a wind chill of 6 below and also a dusting of snow on the driveway. But, as the week goes on it's supposed to warm up.
Time changes next weekend. So don't forget to "spring forward" your clocks. Pretty soon the temperatures will be a lot warmer and the flowers will wake up from their winter sleep and start budding out. I hope we don't have a late freeze again this year. I love when everything is in bloom. So pretty!!
I went to Bobby and Benita's Thursday evening for a jewelry party that Benita was hosting. Everything was so pretty and it was tough to decide on what I wanted to order. I ended up getting a necklace with a matching bracelet along with another bracelet. I thought it would be nice to get a couple pieces to match the outfits I wear to church.
Bob and I went to the Columbus Home and Garden show on Saturday. I just love looking at all the great ideas for the house and outside. We are going to put a new roof on our house so we were able to contact several roofers who are going to come up and give us an estimate. Were also wanting to change our landscaping lightening and we were able to make several contacts for that also. After the home show we went to the mall in Polaris then we met Terry for dinner. Terry is so close to finishing school. He has decided not to participate in the graduation ceremony which will take place in May. I've got to see Terry through two other graduations so him not participating in this one is fine with me. I know he would have done it if I would have asked him too but he really wasn't interested in the formal part.
I've decided to join a weight loss group that my church is starting. We have our first weigh in on Thursday. I am against scales but if I want to participate I have to weigh in. This will be the first time I've been on scales in a long time. I hope I'm not too shocked!!!!
That's about all that I can think of that is going on here. Take care and have a nice day.
Boy, oh, boy, was it cold this morning...We had a wind chill of 6 below and also a dusting of snow on the driveway. But, as the week goes on it's supposed to warm up.
Time changes next weekend. So don't forget to "spring forward" your clocks. Pretty soon the temperatures will be a lot warmer and the flowers will wake up from their winter sleep and start budding out. I hope we don't have a late freeze again this year. I love when everything is in bloom. So pretty!!
I went to Bobby and Benita's Thursday evening for a jewelry party that Benita was hosting. Everything was so pretty and it was tough to decide on what I wanted to order. I ended up getting a necklace with a matching bracelet along with another bracelet. I thought it would be nice to get a couple pieces to match the outfits I wear to church.
Bob and I went to the Columbus Home and Garden show on Saturday. I just love looking at all the great ideas for the house and outside. We are going to put a new roof on our house so we were able to contact several roofers who are going to come up and give us an estimate. Were also wanting to change our landscaping lightening and we were able to make several contacts for that also. After the home show we went to the mall in Polaris then we met Terry for dinner. Terry is so close to finishing school. He has decided not to participate in the graduation ceremony which will take place in May. I've got to see Terry through two other graduations so him not participating in this one is fine with me. I know he would have done it if I would have asked him too but he really wasn't interested in the formal part.
I've decided to join a weight loss group that my church is starting. We have our first weigh in on Thursday. I am against scales but if I want to participate I have to weigh in. This will be the first time I've been on scales in a long time. I hope I'm not too shocked!!!!
That's about all that I can think of that is going on here. Take care and have a nice day.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Happy Birthday......
"Happy Birthday, Terry"
Today, my baby turns 29 years old....Where has the time gone! It seems like yesterday he was a little tyke running around playing with his trucks. Now he's a handsome, mature adult.
Terry, we love you so much and Bob & I are very proud of you. You have no idea how much brightness you bring to our lives. Enjoy your day!!! With much love, Bob and Mom
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Hello
Hi,
I wanted to update everyone on my appointment with my new Podiatrist yesterday. They took X-rays and she said all my bones looked fine. She confirmed that I do have a Neuroma and the other doctor I was going to told me they didn't know what causes a Neuroma but my new doctor told me yesterday that a Neuroma is caused by wearing your shoes to tight or by wearing high heels. She said on your foot in between the bones is the nerves and they are in a very cramped space. If your shoes are too snug then the bones of your foot are pushed together which squeezes up against the nerve and irritates it and that causes it to become inflamed. Also, if you wear high heels a lot then the pressure on the ball of your foot can also cause the Neuroma.
I don't wear high heels and I didn't think my shoes were too tight but I went out today and bought a new pair and I paid close attention to how much room my feet have. She said to make sure I can freely wiggle my toes and I can. Anyway, I told her my other doctor had tried the inflammatory medication and also a Steroid shot and they didn't work so she had another treatment that we tried. She gave me a shot that has alcohol in it and some other drugs. She said that I am to get one shot a week up to 7 shots and over time the alcohol will numb the nerve which will stop the pain. She said she has had good success with this treatment so we will have to see if it works for me. I went to the gym this morning and Janet & I walked for 3 miles but partway through my foot starting hurting but I fought through the pain and walked all 3 miles. I just hope in the next few weeks I will be able to tell a difference.
I finally have my house all back in order. It was nice to put all the furniture back where it goes and also to get the house cleaned up. It's amazing the difference in this house. All of the white trim and doors looks so good.
That's about all that is happening up here. Valentines Day is coming up. I hope everyone has a nice day with their sweetie. Take care.
I wanted to update everyone on my appointment with my new Podiatrist yesterday. They took X-rays and she said all my bones looked fine. She confirmed that I do have a Neuroma and the other doctor I was going to told me they didn't know what causes a Neuroma but my new doctor told me yesterday that a Neuroma is caused by wearing your shoes to tight or by wearing high heels. She said on your foot in between the bones is the nerves and they are in a very cramped space. If your shoes are too snug then the bones of your foot are pushed together which squeezes up against the nerve and irritates it and that causes it to become inflamed. Also, if you wear high heels a lot then the pressure on the ball of your foot can also cause the Neuroma.
I don't wear high heels and I didn't think my shoes were too tight but I went out today and bought a new pair and I paid close attention to how much room my feet have. She said to make sure I can freely wiggle my toes and I can. Anyway, I told her my other doctor had tried the inflammatory medication and also a Steroid shot and they didn't work so she had another treatment that we tried. She gave me a shot that has alcohol in it and some other drugs. She said that I am to get one shot a week up to 7 shots and over time the alcohol will numb the nerve which will stop the pain. She said she has had good success with this treatment so we will have to see if it works for me. I went to the gym this morning and Janet & I walked for 3 miles but partway through my foot starting hurting but I fought through the pain and walked all 3 miles. I just hope in the next few weeks I will be able to tell a difference.
I finally have my house all back in order. It was nice to put all the furniture back where it goes and also to get the house cleaned up. It's amazing the difference in this house. All of the white trim and doors looks so good.
That's about all that is happening up here. Valentines Day is coming up. I hope everyone has a nice day with their sweetie. Take care.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Congratulations to the Steelers for winning the Superbowl. I missed some of the game because I didn't get home from church until 7:30. I enjoy watching football but when it comes to the Superbowl I enjoy watching the commercials more than the game. I think it's the only time through the year that I actually watch a commercial. There were some really funny ones but my favorite is always the Budweiser horses. Their so beautiful.
The guys are still here painting. Because of the bad weather we had last week there was a couple days they weren't able to work. So far, all the baseboards, door frames and 6-panel doors are all painted. Now they have to change out all the knobs, hinges and bolt locks. There's some touch up painting to be done and a few little things but they hope to be finished on Wednesday. I can't wait to get my house put back in order. Having all the furniture pushed to the middle of the rooms is driving me crazy. But, it's amazing how much different the house looks now with all the trim painted white. It's so pretty.
We were able to visit with Bobby and Benita on Saturday. We went out to dinner together then we went to the Blue Jackets Hockey game. It's always fun to get together with Bobby & Benita. Terry came up to Marion for a visit on Sunday. With Bob and I being sick so much the last few weeks it's been a while since we've seen him. He is doing fine. He is staying really busy with school and work.
I started back at the gym this week. A friend and I have been walking together. We try to walk 2 miles on the walking track then I've been walking on my treadmill at home everyday. My foot has been bothering me some so I guess it's time for me to find another doctor. The doctor I am seeing now wants to remove the nerve in my foot. I think I would like to get another doctors opinion. To me it just doesn't sound right to have a nerve removed.
That's about all that is going on up here. Have a nice week. Take care.
The guys are still here painting. Because of the bad weather we had last week there was a couple days they weren't able to work. So far, all the baseboards, door frames and 6-panel doors are all painted. Now they have to change out all the knobs, hinges and bolt locks. There's some touch up painting to be done and a few little things but they hope to be finished on Wednesday. I can't wait to get my house put back in order. Having all the furniture pushed to the middle of the rooms is driving me crazy. But, it's amazing how much different the house looks now with all the trim painted white. It's so pretty.
We were able to visit with Bobby and Benita on Saturday. We went out to dinner together then we went to the Blue Jackets Hockey game. It's always fun to get together with Bobby & Benita. Terry came up to Marion for a visit on Sunday. With Bob and I being sick so much the last few weeks it's been a while since we've seen him. He is doing fine. He is staying really busy with school and work.
I started back at the gym this week. A friend and I have been walking together. We try to walk 2 miles on the walking track then I've been walking on my treadmill at home everyday. My foot has been bothering me some so I guess it's time for me to find another doctor. The doctor I am seeing now wants to remove the nerve in my foot. I think I would like to get another doctors opinion. To me it just doesn't sound right to have a nerve removed.
That's about all that is going on up here. Have a nice week. Take care.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Just a quick note.....
Hi,
Just a note to let everyone know that I am feeling better. I'm still congested and coughing but I did wake up this morning with a little more energy. Give me a few days and I should be back to normal. Whatever that is!!! Anyway, have a nice week. Take care.
Just a note to let everyone know that I am feeling better. I'm still congested and coughing but I did wake up this morning with a little more energy. Give me a few days and I should be back to normal. Whatever that is!!! Anyway, have a nice week. Take care.
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