Glen and Gary worked on the wiring/electrical project several hours today. Dee, married to Jim, who owns the project building, prepared lunch for everyone, including Evelyn and me.
Tonight was Jam Session. There were 12 musicians on the stage with several in the audience. Glen and Evelyn continue to enjoy the Jam Session.
Our grandchildren who live in Cape Girardeau MO have not gone back to school yet because of the weather--cold temps and wind chill as well as snow.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Monday, January 6, 2014
January 6, 2014 Laredo TX
Here's the deal. I know, really I do, how cold it is in central Missouri and the US; I have talked to family members in Missouri, Iowa, friends in Indiana, etc. I know about wind chills, below zero temps, icy roads, waiting for the bus, breaking ice on the pond, feeding hay.
But, down here in south Texas, a high of 39 degrees makes people bundle up like they were in Chicago! Today in Walmart in Laredo I saw shoppers with heavy coats, hoods up, scarf around their neck, covering their mouth and nose; only their eyes visible.
Instead of staying indoors all day, we went to Laredo. Glen and Gary had a list of supplies needed for their electrical project. Evelyn and I had grocery lists; stops at Kohl's planned.
Lunch was Red Lobster! Gary was ready for something without rice and refried beans! lol
When we got home our neighbor had left us half a dozen fresh picked grapefruit on our doorstep! Boy, those will taste great for breakfast.
Glen, Evelyn, and Gary went to Fred and Gay's tonight for music. At the last stop --Lowe's--I did some sneezing. On the way my I was sniffling and nose wasn't normal. I didn't want to share whatever was coming over me. I stayed home.
Sometime during the evening it all went away. No more sniffles. Guess it was a reaction to something in the air.
But, down here in south Texas, a high of 39 degrees makes people bundle up like they were in Chicago! Today in Walmart in Laredo I saw shoppers with heavy coats, hoods up, scarf around their neck, covering their mouth and nose; only their eyes visible.
Instead of staying indoors all day, we went to Laredo. Glen and Gary had a list of supplies needed for their electrical project. Evelyn and I had grocery lists; stops at Kohl's planned.
Lunch was Red Lobster! Gary was ready for something without rice and refried beans! lol
When we got home our neighbor had left us half a dozen fresh picked grapefruit on our doorstep! Boy, those will taste great for breakfast.
Glen, Evelyn, and Gary went to Fred and Gay's tonight for music. At the last stop --Lowe's--I did some sneezing. On the way my I was sniffling and nose wasn't normal. I didn't want to share whatever was coming over me. I stayed home.
Sometime during the evening it all went away. No more sniffles. Guess it was a reaction to something in the air.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
January 5, 2014 Shivers
Oh my, the pictures of the midwest that are on Facebook just make me shiver. The single digits plus windchills plus snowfall plus winds equals quite a winter.
My sister in central Missouri, near Lake of the Ozarks, reported this afternoon that school had already been cancelled for Monday. I can't imagine students at bus stops waiting in the outdoors.
It has been a quiet Sunday. Sunday paper, football games, a nap, a book, that's been our day after church and lunch.
Please keep warm, check on your neighbor, provide shelter for your outdoor pets.
My sister in central Missouri, near Lake of the Ozarks, reported this afternoon that school had already been cancelled for Monday. I can't imagine students at bus stops waiting in the outdoors.
It has been a quiet Sunday. Sunday paper, football games, a nap, a book, that's been our day after church and lunch.
Please keep warm, check on your neighbor, provide shelter for your outdoor pets.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
January 4, 2014 One More Football Game
It was not a good day for Kansas City Chiefs' fans! Yes, they lost this afternoon to the Indianapolis Colts. KC still had a great year with a turnaround from last season.
Glen and Gary worked at the electrical project this afternoon before football game.
I did laundry, sat outside for a while. It was pretty much a "do nothing" kind of day. Enjoyment of the sunshine was high.
Glen and Gary worked at the electrical project this afternoon before football game.
I did laundry, sat outside for a while. It was pretty much a "do nothing" kind of day. Enjoyment of the sunshine was high.
Friday, January 3, 2014
January 3, 2014 I am worn out!
What a football game. It took all of us to help the Mizzou Tigers win the Cotton Bowl! This win was what I would call "ugly"; a win, but not pretty.
There's one more important football game tomorrow. The Kansas City Chiefs will play against the Indianapolis Colts tomorrow. Gary and Evelyn are loyal Chief fans. The state of Missouri needs one more football win.
There was actually sunshine today. Evelyn and I sat outside with our books for a while at noon.
Glen and Gary started on an electrical project today. Neighbor and friend Jim, one block over, built a big--24'x50'--addition to the existing garage. They worked on taking down, moving some of the existing lights/plug-ins. Gary and Glen are doing the wiring for the new addition. They are making a list of needed materials for a trip to Lowes in Laredo next week. The local hardware store doesn't have the needed equipment/materials.
Think I mentioned the first of this week that Trisha, our daughter, and her two boys flew commercial to Las Vegas for the week, as her husband Jeff piloted a corporate jet for the owners/passengers. Trisha and boys arrived safely in northwest Arkansas tonight. We are grateful they came home tonight and not tomorrow.
Another intensely cold winter storm is arriving tomorrow.
There's one more important football game tomorrow. The Kansas City Chiefs will play against the Indianapolis Colts tomorrow. Gary and Evelyn are loyal Chief fans. The state of Missouri needs one more football win.
There was actually sunshine today. Evelyn and I sat outside with our books for a while at noon.
Glen and Gary started on an electrical project today. Neighbor and friend Jim, one block over, built a big--24'x50'--addition to the existing garage. They worked on taking down, moving some of the existing lights/plug-ins. Gary and Glen are doing the wiring for the new addition. They are making a list of needed materials for a trip to Lowes in Laredo next week. The local hardware store doesn't have the needed equipment/materials.
Think I mentioned the first of this week that Trisha, our daughter, and her two boys flew commercial to Las Vegas for the week, as her husband Jeff piloted a corporate jet for the owners/passengers. Trisha and boys arrived safely in northwest Arkansas tonight. We are grateful they came home tonight and not tomorrow.
Another intensely cold winter storm is arriving tomorrow.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
January 2, 2014 Wow, what a game!
We just finished watching the Oklahoma vs Alabama Sugar Bowl footbal game with our friends, Fred and Gay, from Oklahoma.
Needless to say, there are some happy Oklahoma fans.
Friday night will be the Cotton Bowl with the Missouri Tigers vs. Oklahoma State.
There were twelve performers at the Thursday afternoon Jam Session. Glen and Evelyn enjoy playing and singing there.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
January 1, 2014 Gamers
The neighbors gathered this afternoon for games and, what else, food! and, of course, visiting.
Not everyone wanted to play, but I explained and showed Freda how to play "Rack-o". That's a fun game for 2-4 players.
Eight of us ended up playing "Seven-Up" (which has other descriptive, unflattering, names. It is with cards, no teams, trumps are turned up after cards have been dealt, bidding (what you can catch each hand). It is lots of fun.
Of course, I like any kind of game. Winning is always fun, but losing doesn't bother me!
We left that social event at five o'clock, coming home to get ready for the next social.
Fred and Gay came over with their guitar and mandolin for some singing 'n' playing. There had been mention of playing cards after music, but The Sugar Bowl had the attention of the men.
Gay did bring apple dumplings, which were delicious, and added to the evening's great times.
The sun broke through clouds about four this afternoon; and we are looking forward to a sunny day tomorrow.
I started to say that there was nothing planned for tomorrow, but, that is not true. There is the regularly scheduled Jam Session at the RV park five miles south of town.
Not everyone wanted to play, but I explained and showed Freda how to play "Rack-o". That's a fun game for 2-4 players.
Eight of us ended up playing "Seven-Up" (which has other descriptive, unflattering, names. It is with cards, no teams, trumps are turned up after cards have been dealt, bidding (what you can catch each hand). It is lots of fun.
Of course, I like any kind of game. Winning is always fun, but losing doesn't bother me!
We left that social event at five o'clock, coming home to get ready for the next social.
Fred and Gay came over with their guitar and mandolin for some singing 'n' playing. There had been mention of playing cards after music, but The Sugar Bowl had the attention of the men.
Gay did bring apple dumplings, which were delicious, and added to the evening's great times.
The sun broke through clouds about four this afternoon; and we are looking forward to a sunny day tomorrow.
I started to say that there was nothing planned for tomorrow, but, that is not true. There is the regularly scheduled Jam Session at the RV park five miles south of town.
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