Woo...monday. Hot once again in Carmel. I'm ready for cooler longer.
Moving right along to knee day. At this point time can't pass to quickly. Having a bum knee is a bummer. I'm still able to do most of what I usually do but it's just done a bit slower with my trusty cane. Can't take any more pain killers because of surgery coming. The garden is so dry and I refuse to pull a hose around at this point. I pulled a few zinnia which were dead. The rest of the flower beds look pretty bad at this point. We have many butterfly bushes that came up volunteer and the butterfly population flying around is impressive on any given day. Doug has some impressive pictures.
I swept the patio yesterday which hadn't happened for at least two months. Looks better. We had a new garage door installed last week and new doors for the house will go in on Tuesday. The winter should be warmer for sure. I've been doing a bit of hand sewing having fun with a new something for the little kids Christmas. I'm following two new blogs written by North people who are in Kenya, one a doctor who will be there for two months and the other...two highschool girls who will be there for three months. It's the next best thing to being there.
It's time for the paper to be here so it's hippy hop to the mailbox and then a cup of coffee.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Friday, August 20, 2010
Seven days later
It's almost at the end of the week again. Happens 52 times a year! Dah! Lots going on this week. Soup kitchen yesterday was once again a fun time. We laugh at each other all the time. Lots of new people came to eat and we had enough food for all. Thursday has the best help. We work hard but just enjoy getting the job completed in time for the 11:00 opening time.
This week we have been collecting quotes on garage door and doors for the rest of the house. They are all way past unsatisfactory. So...the next few weeks should see some changes around here. I would hope the house would be warmer this winter. Way to many leaks.
Last fall I joined the Indianapolis Quilters Guild and was given a ton(almost) of 6 inch squares all with different fabrics. Last week I decided to make yo, yo patches with them. They are time consuming but fun to make so now the little basket is full and I'm going to keep going for a while. They are 1 1/2 inches across when completed. I hope to make a vest or something like that with them some day. I'll need hundreds and hundreds. I think I'm up to around 75. Should be good for sitting with a healing knee in a few weeks. I think yo,yos look very Victorian which I certainly am not.
The cane continues to be a huge help. It's a bummer when it comes to carrying things which takes two hands. I've figured out that putting things in a bag is a solution. (I'm remembering my old neighbor Annie, when I was very young, who walked with a cane because of sore knees. I must be that old lady now. My dad kept his knees wrapped for a long time. I remember them being huge which my knee matches well. ) Wed. night Eric and Kat and kids came out for supper. We had a blast. I made some Toy Story things for Andrew, dug potatoes with Andrew helping and discovering how sweetcorn grows and how squash and tomatoes grow. Andrew was most expressive when he realized where the sweetcorn and potatoes came from. Doug dug and Andrew picked through the potatoes. We did a lot of picking tomatoes, and squash. We also moved some chairs around so that one will work for me in the sewing room after 9/9. It sleeps (sitting up) just as well as the futon did. The futon is going to Goodwill or somewhere like that. It was replaced with a chair much smaller fitting the room better.
Today I'm working with the car insurance co. Seems that a person abruptly turned into their drive way on Meridian street Wed...the next car came to a quick stop and I being the third car didn't quite make it to a quick stop stage but hit the second car. Booo, Hoooooo. If I had had another foot I would have made it. My hood has a little crimp. But the radiator was not messed up. That fix might just happen when my knee gets fixed. Goodness...it's garage door...inside doors...car...and knee. We should be good to go in a few months. OOPs...forgot...add cataracts to that fixed part. I found out Monday that should happen after the knee. Good grief. Christmas should be the best one ever. It's big time maintenance time for a lot of things. Last year was Doug's turn...It's my turn now. I hope to get a 15 year warrenty at least.
Last Thursday I went to a wonderful presentation on quilt fusing. The presenter was Laura Wasilowski from Wisconson...She is a female Garrison Keeler. Funny,funny lady. Amazon.Com is sending me one of her books...$4.00 by amazon...$27.00 from her. Looking forward to reading more on fusing. I should check out the library today for fusing information. That's after I talk to the insurance co. Uck.
Goodness I'm wordy this morning. Time to see what the TV is thinking is going on in the world. One thing I do know...It's cold in Copper Harbor. 50's at night...It's hot in Indy once again. 90's for sure. Fans keep running.
This week we have been collecting quotes on garage door and doors for the rest of the house. They are all way past unsatisfactory. So...the next few weeks should see some changes around here. I would hope the house would be warmer this winter. Way to many leaks.
Last fall I joined the Indianapolis Quilters Guild and was given a ton(almost) of 6 inch squares all with different fabrics. Last week I decided to make yo, yo patches with them. They are time consuming but fun to make so now the little basket is full and I'm going to keep going for a while. They are 1 1/2 inches across when completed. I hope to make a vest or something like that with them some day. I'll need hundreds and hundreds. I think I'm up to around 75. Should be good for sitting with a healing knee in a few weeks. I think yo,yos look very Victorian which I certainly am not.
The cane continues to be a huge help. It's a bummer when it comes to carrying things which takes two hands. I've figured out that putting things in a bag is a solution. (I'm remembering my old neighbor Annie, when I was very young, who walked with a cane because of sore knees. I must be that old lady now. My dad kept his knees wrapped for a long time. I remember them being huge which my knee matches well. ) Wed. night Eric and Kat and kids came out for supper. We had a blast. I made some Toy Story things for Andrew, dug potatoes with Andrew helping and discovering how sweetcorn grows and how squash and tomatoes grow. Andrew was most expressive when he realized where the sweetcorn and potatoes came from. Doug dug and Andrew picked through the potatoes. We did a lot of picking tomatoes, and squash. We also moved some chairs around so that one will work for me in the sewing room after 9/9. It sleeps (sitting up) just as well as the futon did. The futon is going to Goodwill or somewhere like that. It was replaced with a chair much smaller fitting the room better.
Today I'm working with the car insurance co. Seems that a person abruptly turned into their drive way on Meridian street Wed...the next car came to a quick stop and I being the third car didn't quite make it to a quick stop stage but hit the second car. Booo, Hoooooo. If I had had another foot I would have made it. My hood has a little crimp. But the radiator was not messed up. That fix might just happen when my knee gets fixed. Goodness...it's garage door...inside doors...car...and knee. We should be good to go in a few months. OOPs...forgot...add cataracts to that fixed part. I found out Monday that should happen after the knee. Good grief. Christmas should be the best one ever. It's big time maintenance time for a lot of things. Last year was Doug's turn...It's my turn now. I hope to get a 15 year warrenty at least.
Last Thursday I went to a wonderful presentation on quilt fusing. The presenter was Laura Wasilowski from Wisconson...She is a female Garrison Keeler. Funny,funny lady. Amazon.Com is sending me one of her books...$4.00 by amazon...$27.00 from her. Looking forward to reading more on fusing. I should check out the library today for fusing information. That's after I talk to the insurance co. Uck.
Goodness I'm wordy this morning. Time to see what the TV is thinking is going on in the world. One thing I do know...It's cold in Copper Harbor. 50's at night...It's hot in Indy once again. 90's for sure. Fans keep running.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Almost the end of the week
Friday evening. It's been a scorcher all week. Today 97. I'm hoping temps moderate soon. Most camping clothes are back where they should be. Tent and things stored in the garage are not stored. Might happen by Oct. I've spent mornings spiffying up the garden beds. Weeds take up to much moisture. So...I have another huge garbage container full of weeds and clippings. Wed. night I stepped on a yellowjacket hole in the ground while I was clipping day lillies. Doug told me about it at least a month ago. Did I remember...NO. Got me once on the ankle. Wow...once is more than enough. Nothing hurts as much as a yellow jacket bee sting. We sprayed the hole full last night and it seems they have gone to bee heaven or hell. I worked at church Wed. morning and a couple of hours today. Thursday was Soup Kitchen day. We have sooooo much fun Thursdays. It's one thing after another. The crew is wonderfully positive never afraid to mince words. It just comes out funny, funny. We served about 50 people and put another shippment of food on the shelves. Hope it lasts a month. Thursday was another wedding anniversary. 43 Went to Mark Pi's for supper. Way to much food so we ate the left overs tonight. Nothing planned for tomorrow so might get some furniture moved around getting ready for the 9th of Sept. It will be a walker for a while. The cane so far has been a wonderful help. Woooo, Wooo. for canes. Last night the sleeping was wonderful. I'm hoping for the same tonight.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Four more Superior memories
Doug sitting on his green chair wearing his blue hat making walking sticks for the three biggest grandsons.
Doug strolling Noah as Kat and Eric pack up to leave.
Doug telling Eli all of his goofie nursery rhymes and Jacob repeating them as Mother Goose would say them.
The grand picture of the Russell MEN! Grandsons, sons and father to the sons at the picnic table. That a repeat for the next camping trip when we all are together.
There are more memories but you all get the idea. Who says there is nothing to do in Copper Harbor? That's a bad joke!
Doug strolling Noah as Kat and Eric pack up to leave.
Doug telling Eli all of his goofie nursery rhymes and Jacob repeating them as Mother Goose would say them.
The grand picture of the Russell MEN! Grandsons, sons and father to the sons at the picnic table. That a repeat for the next camping trip when we all are together.
There are more memories but you all get the idea. Who says there is nothing to do in Copper Harbor? That's a bad joke!
Two weeks worth of Superior memories.
It's a long way to Copper Harbor. Did it in two days going and coming home. Big Yahoo
Saw way to much corn and soybeans growing. But...loved every minute of watching the wind farms working mostly in northern Indiana.
Listening to Andrew rationalizing that he needed to play with his cousins! Please, please.
All 4 kids playing in the sand around the fire pit. No fire in the pit! Good idea.
Having breakfast of pancakes at the old folks tent! Love those grandsons! and their parents. Yahoo, and yahoo.
I think we use 6 boxes of pancake mix and some Kimmy Packets during the two weeks along with jarsssss (how many????)of syrup.
Having all the campers minus sleeping Noah and Kat staying with sleeping Noah on the Central Mine. We found a huge bone that we think is part of a bear backbone. Andrew has it.
Hearing a loon and someone spotted bald eagles and a porcupine and a deer but no bears.
Meeting up at the icecream shop in the evening. Yum, yum. Watching the kids play on the icecream truck and running down the hill. Then hearing them play icecream store at our campsites.
Visiting with George and Breanda.
Hearing Andrew play 4 icecream "drum" at the campsite.
Visiting at the pot shot. Thanks Leslie and Dennis. Christmas is coming kids.
Eating at the Pines...who wants to cook!
Eating smoked fish on the pier watching the gulls and boats come and go.
Hiking over to the stony beach.
Playing with the kids at Great Sand Bay.
Stopping at the Jam Pot for cookies
Getting Pastys at Tonys and the Jam Pot...Toaster Oven comes in handy for the frozen ones.
During the rain storm watching Adam soak his head in the rain pouring off our dining fly.
Adam eating rocks. Crazy boy.
Eli taking everything in.
Noah looking through his dining fly eating his meals watching Grandma and Grandpa and smiling ALL the time.
Checking out the first hole in Jacob's mouth. The tooth fairy brought a GOLD dollar. That tooth fairy goes everywhere.
Watching Andrew take off on his bike near the end of the two weeks wanting to do it again and again.
Attending a WONDERFUL quilt history lecture at St. Ann's in Calumet. That really was worth while.
Reading 6 books. Some absolutely worthless and some as mind engaging as the Shack.
Knitting more baby hats for babies in Kenya.
Listening and watching Battery D at the fort. Not a favorite of Andrews for sure.
Reading the Mining Gazette that had absolutely little news for anyone but the local folks. Well the lift bridge did get stuck which made the headlines for three days. That's a pretty important bridge if you need to get to Houghton!
The kids eating Grandpa's Poptarts.
Some nights were a little warm but most were a little cool. Sleeping bags came in handy.
Watching the sun set on Brockway mt.
Listening to all the comments about my kitchen...Micro wave...toaster oven...electric skillet...electric water heating pot... But...the kids used the micro wave and toaster oven and the electric skillet made pancakes every morning and the water heated made washing dishes easier.
I love electricity. I camped without it for far to long.
Watching Eric and Jared race to see who could get to the wood left by campers as they departed the campgrounds. That has been going on since they were very little.
It was a fabulous two weeks particularly with having Eric and Jared with their families. Never a dull moment. We packed up about 5 hrs after they left and went in to town...got a motel room because of the roomer that Sunday was to be a full day of rain...(didn't happen). Packing up in the rain is not fun. Been there and done that!!! I imagine the bed at King Copper was the next thing to heaven! Air mattress are great but beds are better. And the floor is flat! We had Breakfast at the Pines and then on to eventually Indy. Love that Lake!
I took with me a bum knee. I was a bit worried but it all worked out fairly well with my trusty cane which was used ALL the time. I probably didn't walk as much but I did do what I wanted to do. Couldn't have done it without the cane which I have named Miss Clavel. She looked after Madeline and is now looking after me. I get a bit upset when I can't find her. LR
Saw way to much corn and soybeans growing. But...loved every minute of watching the wind farms working mostly in northern Indiana.
Listening to Andrew rationalizing that he needed to play with his cousins! Please, please.
All 4 kids playing in the sand around the fire pit. No fire in the pit! Good idea.
Having breakfast of pancakes at the old folks tent! Love those grandsons! and their parents. Yahoo, and yahoo.
I think we use 6 boxes of pancake mix and some Kimmy Packets during the two weeks along with jarsssss (how many????)of syrup.
Having all the campers minus sleeping Noah and Kat staying with sleeping Noah on the Central Mine. We found a huge bone that we think is part of a bear backbone. Andrew has it.
Hearing a loon and someone spotted bald eagles and a porcupine and a deer but no bears.
Meeting up at the icecream shop in the evening. Yum, yum. Watching the kids play on the icecream truck and running down the hill. Then hearing them play icecream store at our campsites.
Visiting with George and Breanda.
Hearing Andrew play 4 icecream "drum" at the campsite.
Visiting at the pot shot. Thanks Leslie and Dennis. Christmas is coming kids.
Eating at the Pines...who wants to cook!
Eating smoked fish on the pier watching the gulls and boats come and go.
Hiking over to the stony beach.
Playing with the kids at Great Sand Bay.
Stopping at the Jam Pot for cookies
Getting Pastys at Tonys and the Jam Pot...Toaster Oven comes in handy for the frozen ones.
During the rain storm watching Adam soak his head in the rain pouring off our dining fly.
Adam eating rocks. Crazy boy.
Eli taking everything in.
Noah looking through his dining fly eating his meals watching Grandma and Grandpa and smiling ALL the time.
Checking out the first hole in Jacob's mouth. The tooth fairy brought a GOLD dollar. That tooth fairy goes everywhere.
Watching Andrew take off on his bike near the end of the two weeks wanting to do it again and again.
Attending a WONDERFUL quilt history lecture at St. Ann's in Calumet. That really was worth while.
Reading 6 books. Some absolutely worthless and some as mind engaging as the Shack.
Knitting more baby hats for babies in Kenya.
Listening and watching Battery D at the fort. Not a favorite of Andrews for sure.
Reading the Mining Gazette that had absolutely little news for anyone but the local folks. Well the lift bridge did get stuck which made the headlines for three days. That's a pretty important bridge if you need to get to Houghton!
The kids eating Grandpa's Poptarts.
Some nights were a little warm but most were a little cool. Sleeping bags came in handy.
Watching the sun set on Brockway mt.
Listening to all the comments about my kitchen...Micro wave...toaster oven...electric skillet...electric water heating pot... But...the kids used the micro wave and toaster oven and the electric skillet made pancakes every morning and the water heated made washing dishes easier.
I love electricity. I camped without it for far to long.
Watching Eric and Jared race to see who could get to the wood left by campers as they departed the campgrounds. That has been going on since they were very little.
It was a fabulous two weeks particularly with having Eric and Jared with their families. Never a dull moment. We packed up about 5 hrs after they left and went in to town...got a motel room because of the roomer that Sunday was to be a full day of rain...(didn't happen). Packing up in the rain is not fun. Been there and done that!!! I imagine the bed at King Copper was the next thing to heaven! Air mattress are great but beds are better. And the floor is flat! We had Breakfast at the Pines and then on to eventually Indy. Love that Lake!
I took with me a bum knee. I was a bit worried but it all worked out fairly well with my trusty cane which was used ALL the time. I probably didn't walk as much but I did do what I wanted to do. Couldn't have done it without the cane which I have named Miss Clavel. She looked after Madeline and is now looking after me. I get a bit upset when I can't find her. LR
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Woo, Woo
Maybe 2 more sleeps. Woo...Fun, fun is part of my life for the next two weeks. Looking forward to lots of interesting days. The knee has really misbehaved this past weekend. That might have been the best thing to happen because it really has taught me to take more care before it just completely is gone. I don't need another weekend like that for sure ever again. Most of the packing is finished and it's on to the truck Friday. Working the front desk today, tomorrow is B and B. Sewing machine is going to the SM doctor today. It's a little out of wack. It's been very hot in Indy but we'll be in the cool zone soon with all the family. 5 grandsons! Couldn't be better. Yahoo.
Friday, July 16, 2010
Fri. Eve
One week from tomorrow...we're on the road to cooler weather. Yahoo. Things are gathering in the bedroom, living room, dinning room and soon the garage. Today has not been as humid as yesterday but it's warm. Yup...summer time. The knee shot went well but I think I'm not going to be lucky on this one. Such a disappointment. I just have such difficulty in slowing down to a crawl. Not an interesting event in my life. I'm heading to the drugstore to see if there are more effective anti painpills. They usually tear up my stomach so its sometimes a no win situtation. I can really get rid of ALL this in Sept. Yahoo for sure. I think I waited way to long. Humm...I've dont that before so it's just another repeat.
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