[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's April! Let's Celebrate Spring in All It's Glory. #37679

Really a sunny day here today; about 65 degrees _ perfect moving weather! Really happy for the kids sake. Neal had to work all night last night; so he didn’t get up until about 3 this afternoon to begin moving boxes. For someone who doesn’t seem to be familiar with “work” Sarah has really been busy getting things together in boxes for him to move for them. She said “thank you for cooking dinner” the other night. This was the first time she has said it since they have been here. I just think she is so happy now that they are beginning their new life together again that she said the thank you. I know that it is hard to be young and around older people all the time. You feel so grown up yourself and it is time for you to branch out and become your own person. Neal told me this afternoon that they will just be “down the road” and for us to stop by whenever we could. I know he is just being nice, but it made me feel good. Jerry is doing good. He has such a good outlook on life. Wish I could be more like him. I have always said that he could make a positive out of anything. His latest idea (Colleen, you and Ron will love this) is to RENT some of our neighbors goats, and put them out in the pasture to eat all the weeds out there. He is trying to decide what would be an appropriate amount to offer to pay; and this is of course based on whether we are talking about billy goats or nanny goats; or a combination of both LOL It is a wonder my head is spinning. He comes up with some ideas. And then there with the idea he had that we could become dog sitters for friends who go out of town. That one went away finally when he couldn’t decide what was appropriate to charge, and then he decided since they would be our friends, we shouldn’t expect to be paid anything. Ha Ha That man of mine is something.
Gail, you are right I am sure about the difference between capris and pedal pushers. I know I need a longer mid-calf length for my chubbies. SO, when you find out which is which, please let me know.
Dianne, we always name our little four legged babies unusual things. Since he came from the automotive department from Walmart, that is how he got his name. My DIL named him. I thought it was pretty unusual at first too, but it has grown on me. One of my little dogs was named Daisy, and an Oz that lived to be 19 years old (still cry if I run across a photo of him) well, actually cry if I see a photo of any of them that have gone on. But I just think people who are kind to little animals are good people, and all of the Quacker ladies I have met have loved little animals (except for Gails crazy bird that keeps banging her window) ha ha I would love to post some pictures on here, Dianne, but I am ashamed to say that I had an assistant all my years in management, and I am just lost on the computer. I know how to download things onto my folder on my computer; but I don’t know how to get them from my folder onto here. Someone help me if you get the time and its not to involved to explain to me. I keep saying I am going to ask Joey to show me since he is so good on the computer; but he stays so busy, I don’t want to bother him with it. ‘
I am with all of you girls on the TV thing where things are just so inappropriate now. I have been wondering what all you would suggest would be good to watch with little ones? I get embarrassed when some things come on and I am watching with our sons. I just don’t feel it is right, the bad language, and people undressed. I know I sound like such a prude but they just didn’t have that problem or at least I didn’t know about it, when we were watching Andy Griffith, Lucy, Lawrence Welk, The Mickey Mouse Club, Walt Disney and more. It was just good, clean, fun.
Hope you all have a great weekend. Like I said, I hope to get Jerry out on a dinner date and hold hands with him through a movie. Who know where it will lead to Adele? We might even end up at the Dairy Queen sharing a banana split or milk shake ha ha Take care, all. Hope the baby is feeling better. And Colleen, good luck on your tests. We are all praying for you. Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's April! Let's Celebrate Spring in All It's Glory. #37599

First of all can I say a heartfelt thank you Gail for your sweet words to help me get through these next few days. I am sad in some ways, but also happy, excited, and filled with anticipation for the future. We have so very much to look forward to with not just our precious baby on the way, but time for Jerry and me to spend together and enjoy what lies ahead for us. I know I am feeling that “separation” thing that Colleen was talking about, and that I have seen them come and go a little too much. I so agree with teaching your children to be able to thrive on their own and become good responsible adults; just wish I wasn’t such a soft hearted soul that wears my heart on my sleeve. And, darn it, that stroke gave me such a scare that I take things that should be just the way life is supposed to be and think about it too much. Like you say Gail, things can change quickly; so that is another reason I just want to make sure that everyone knows how much I love them and how I treasure each and every time we can all together. But, that being said, I think I put too much emphasis on the “natural order of things”. But we are fine, and I will put on my happy face this weekend, and life will go on as it should. I actually think that I will suggest to Jerry that he and I go out to dinner Saturday evening and mabey even a movie or spend a little money at the casino. It has been quite a while since we have gone out. I will try not to get pregnant, Adele LOL LOL LOL
Well, I am not going to get the capris because they are a little short for me. I am 5 ft. 8 inches tall; so that is why I like the pedal pusher length. Course, I will probably wish I had gotten them come one of these hot summer days here. But I get cold inside with the air blasting like Jerry likes it. He is very hot natured; and I freeze sometimes with the air on. And during the winter months my feet just stay cold all the time. Any of you have that problem. By the way Gail, how is your ankle doing? Jerry broke his ankle when he was a young man, and it has always been weak since then. He will turn his ankle so easily. He used to have sprained ankles a lot, but not so much anymore. But I do love the color of the capris. Did you all buy any? I really liked the vest and tee set that Angel had on. She has really lost some weight. I guess everyone is getting ready for bikini season ha ha Guess I better start looking for mine. ha ha
It is cloudy here today but no rain on the forecast. Are any of you still having cold weather? Sure hope if you are that spring is right around the corner for you. I just refused to buy any of those beautiful flowers or plants they were showing on the Q since I think I could kill a cactus. I have ordered so much of the plants and nothing has survived or if it did make it for a few weeks, it would not look anything like what they showed on TV. Once I ordered a butterfly bush that was supposed to be blue, and it did actually come up and had a few flowers on it, but he flowers were not blue, but white. I can go up here in town to the garden section, and get things that seem to do better. You all seem to have better luck with your plant than me though.
Hope the baby’s tests came out good. Praying. Also for you Colleen for Monday. I know it will be a long, tiring day for you, but I still say that she is looking out for you by scheduling it all in one day. We will all be there in spirit for you, sending you good thoughts.
We had some big track hoe piece of equipment out here today moving these huge concrete rocks that was too big for Jerrys tractor to move. I have learned to just say “okay” when Jerry ups and says “by the way, if you see a big whatever coming down the drive, its something I have arranged with Mr. So and So and he is giving us a GREAT price” I have learned over the years to just not act 1. surprised 2. question 3. in total disbelief 4. mad 5. unhappy because he is excited and thinks whatever it is he has planned that it is just the greatest thing; so I just go with the flow and keep on reading, or watching tv or cooking and know it’s just Jerry. I still say that he and Ron are somehow related. And I know Jerry is a junk collector. He is already planning on what he can fill into the small space that Sarah and Neal have used for their washer and dryer and lawn mower. But heaven forbid I ask him about selling some of his things that he hasn’t used in years. You would think I asked him to donate a toe to someone who could really use it.
Guess I better close for now and do a little laundry. That is one of those never ending chores. Speaking of chores, Colleen, when Neal was little, like a toddler, he loved to ride on my canister vacuum cleaner. He would go pull it out of the closet and just sit on top of it while I would vacuum. And Joey loved to wash dishes. He would pull his stool up to the sink and just be happy as a clam washing away. I would have to re-do a lot of them, but he thought he was really doing a fine job. I think it was really all the bubbles he liked. Good memories. And our oldest, Buddy, would brush my hair. Bet yours do that too. But every once in a while I guess I wouldn’t be holding my head just right and he would give me a lecture on how I needed to hold still.
Have a good day, girls, and try not to buy too much. My latest rule for cost control is that I put it in my cart, but do not complete the transaction for 30 minutes, and then if I still want it in that time, I go ahead. I have found that I change my mind sometimes. Take care, and thanks again for your friendship and good advice and for just the joy of your company – Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's April! Let's Celebrate Spring in All It's Glory. #37556

well, Girls, this is one of my late night notes from the deep South. I laughed when you talked about Ron going shopping with you and your Mom Colleen. Jerry had me laughing when he got home and was telling me that they spent at least 30 minutes in the mayonnaise isle because she wanted the really cheap off label brand and he was determined that she get Kraft; so on and on that went until she finally said, “well, if you want to throw money away, I’ll let you buy some” ha ha and he got it for her along with the other few things she needed. I can just see the two of them. She weighs all of 114 pounds, which i’m happy to say is a 12 pound weight gain after we began caring for her. She told Jerry that she needs to sit him down and explain about saving and putting away for a rainy day, and he said Mom I think we had already had a few storms, but we got through them. She hugged him, and told him, “you are such a good son” I know that makes him feel good.
Dianne, hope your hip is better. I have heard that is so painful. You live in such a beautiful area. I’ll be glad to cook you all some fried green tomatoes. Just stop by anytime. But first you all have to make sure Adele is baking that day; so you all can bring along some scrumptious bakery item she is busy whipping up. LOL
I am really looking forward to the baby. I fell in love with him when I saw him on the ultrasound. As the song says, the circle of life. Dianne, what kind of cat do you have as a fur baby? We have Auto Kitty, from the automotive department at Walmart. Everytime I see that movie about the young pregnant girl who gets abandoned at a Walmart when she goes in to buy flip flops for her poor swollen feet; I think that Auto Kittys Mama must have been just dropped off there and left too. He is so much company to my Jerry and me. My husband was never a cat person until he came along; but he has certainly won him over. We count all babies as our babies among this group.
I cooked a big meal today of pork chops, potatoes, corn on the cob, rolls, and chocolate chip cookies. Neal had to go into work last night again; so I knew he and Sarah would be tired, and I was just in the cooking mood today. Joey called from his job tonight and asked if by chance I had felt like doing anything and was one happy nurse when I said yes, and that we would leave his for him to pick up in the morning. He and Lisa are still having difficulties I am sorry to say. I never thought I would say this; but I really wish they would go ahead and go their separate ways. They just simply do not love one another anymore. It is so sad for them both. I have prayed and prayed that they would find peace in their lives; whether it be together or apart from one another.
I am looking forward to the Quacker TSV. I like pedal pushers; since I have smaller legs sticking out of a big round middle ha ha. So I guess you could say my decorating it consists of covering as much of it up as I can without making myself start sweating. ha ha The summers here are sweltering. So far we have been lucky, with mostly cooler weather no higher than the low 80’s at times. But we have cool nights so far and that is a blessing.
Well, I am ready to eat me a couple of cookies and call it a night. You ladies are such a great group of women. I am so happy we all have gotten to meet each other and share our lives. Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's April! Let's Celebrate Spring in All It's Glory. #37454

Hi Girls. Sunny and warm here today. Jerry had to be gone for a few hours with Mom going to buy groceries, and a trip to the Dollar Store. She loves that place. And she had to show Jerry all the bargains; which; knowing Jerry is a “get in the store, get what you are going in for, and get out” kind of guy, I bet he was pretty tired after both stores Ha Ha. But I really think he is enjoying this time they are spending together. I believe her brush with death made her want to spend more time with him, and I guess you just never get too old for your Mother’s love and attention. This is a hard week for me, watching the kids pack up their things, but I really try to be positive about it all. I know that Sarah is not close to me; and to be honest, I have lost my desire to try any more. If I come into the room where they are at the bar eating; she will begin to whisper to Neal. I know that ALL young people need their time together; but I have tried so hard to not be a “third wheel” in their life. So their leaving is bittersweet for me. I know Neal will want to come back for a meal; but I just have this sinking feeling in my heart that I am watching him walk away “for good” this time. I guess my biggest problem is that I really really enjoy having my family close by. I was sitting here alone with Jerry last night; and I found that the silence was hanging in the air like a weight. Isn’t that crazy? And yet I know that he and I will really enjoy our time alone too. Sometimes I blame myself for being too available for our kids when they have needed us; and now that they don’t; I feel left out. Am I making any sense?
Hope little Kendall is doing much better. I so worry when a little one is sick. Sarah’s tummy is really beginning to stick out. It looks cute. You are right, Colleen, about those all through the night wake up calls with a little one. Jerry and I will probably just fall in the bed after our first baby sitting time. LOL I hate to admit but I can’t get myself up when I am on the floor; so I don’t quite know how I will be able to play with the baby down on the floor. We may have to build him a waist high play station built for the grands to be able to handle ha ha You all are so good with your grandchildren. I know I will be calling on you all for advise.
Colleen, I fry my green tomatoes by dipping them in buttermilk, then in a mixture of corn meal that I had added salt and pepper and some Cajun seasoning. I can eat them for breakfast if I have them. I actually had a sandwich once with strips of bacon, some pimento cheese, two slices of fried green tomatoes; all on fresh sliced loaf wheat bread. It was delicious. I couldn’t believe it when I was asked if I would like one; and didn’t want to hurt the lady’s feelings; so I said yes.
Poor Gary is probably just anxious to be able to do things on his own without feeling someone has to watch him. I had the most wonderful aides and physical therapists; but I just dreaded having them stop by I knew they were going to work me, and when I would get tired they would say “just ten more” and I’d be smiling and thinking “Lord, help me do them so she will go” They helped me so much, and I know them pushing me made me stronger.
I woke up early this morning and couldn’t get back to sleep; so now I am drowsy. I needed to have taken a short nap today; but got busy with other things. I didn’t cook again tonight (come to think of it, that may be why Neal is moving) ha ha. Take care everyone. Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's April! Let's Celebrate Spring in All It's Glory. #37353

Another windy day here today. It’s on the cool side too but not snowy like I know some of you all are having. You know, we usually get ice here instead of snow, and Gail, I have always wanted to vacation in the North during a winter season and just be inside some warm cabin watching big fluffy snowflakes falling outside. It reminds me of some Norman Rockwell scene; but I know it’s nice just for a while if you have to be there all the time, and deal with the day to day things that have to be done. They just shut down things here; like it’s a major calamity, and I know you all would just laugh at the hysteria a tiny amount of snow causes here. People start rushing to the store buying up everything before it even starts to snow. I’m not sure if Southerners have a snow phobia; or we are just so overly dramatic about the way we react to any change. I can imagine you all have had just about enough of the white stuff and are SO ready for some Spring. I can hear the frogs just making their funny noises oiutdoors; so I know that means all the creepy crawly things I don’t like are starting to get out and about. The wasps are building nests in our wood piles that Jerry has out on the patio for our winter firewood. I have put out one of the hummingbird feeders, but I really think it is a little early yet. I have one of the old model hanging baskets from Valerie from the Q hanging on the patio; and it looks pretty bad; but a little bird builds her nest in it every year; so I leave it there for her. I saw Neal standing up on a step ladder the other day with his IPhone above the basket and he was making a picture; so I guess she has laid some eggs. There will be a lot I know he will miss when he moves this week; but I know “if Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy” and I really know in my heart that Sarah is ready for them to be out on their own; as they should be; it is just kind of hard to let go. But I will put on that brave face and watch him and her and itty bit drive off down the drive again leaving me and Jerry and the cat and dogs to fend for ourselves again. Life goes on; the good the bad the happy and the sad.
Okay, I’m getting mundane; so time to change the subject. I also bought the rose hoodie and matching tee yesterday. I think it will be so pretty with this pair of Quacker capri’s I have in white. Now, if I can just manage not to spill on those white capri pants ha ha. I usually end up wearing my meal; so I have learned to just put a dish cloth over my chest to catch what my mouth doesn’t. I am really in the mood for a milkshake for some reason. I didn’t cook anything today; which is kind of unusual for a Sunday. Sarah picked up an extra shift for tonight. They have rented a cottage in Destin Florida for next month and will be gone for about a week; so she said she was trying to earn extra for their trip. Neal is working tonight too; since one of his employees resigned unexpectedly and there wasn’t enough time to find coverage. Joey is working this weekend too; so we are just winging it tonight. Neal and Sarah went out for lunch before they laid down to nap before going in to work. So it may be a popcorn night tonight for me and Jerry ha ha He has gone to take his Mom some cornbread I made. She had said she wanted some of my cornbread if I was making any; so I just cooked her a small pan of it. She is doing so much better. She and Jerry rode to a few different long term care facilities one day; two of them were very nice. She said she would think about it; but she really loves her home; and she knows everything about it. The doctor said as long as she is doing as well as she is; and with Jerry helping her like he does that he feels okay with her staying in her own home for now. We had another one of those long discussions about how he and I were going to manage this place. My head tells me that we should just make up our minds and do whatever we feel is best for now and for later; but my heart just keeps putting off making that final decision.
Yes, it will be so good to see Buddy and his wife (even though she grates at Jerry). She has a different personality (and so does Mr. Jerry) and if he says it’s black, she says its white, and Buddy and I just sit and smile at each other. They are BOTH too stubborn to give one inch to the other. I do hope our grand daughter comes too. Her Mom is so opinionated and she is so quiet, that I try to spend time with her and get her to talk with me. I have a feeling that her Mom dominated most of the conversations as she was growing up, and that’s why she is so shy and quiet. But she is so smart and talented.
I just can’t wait for fresh tomatoes to come in season. Have you all ever had fried green tomatoes? Sounds yucky, but yum yum! By the way; the broccoli salad was delicious. It tasted exactly like the one I had eaten that was so good. Jerry loves it too.
Guess I better go for now. It is so quiet here in the house with everyone napping and Jerry gone; that I am getting sleepy; so I better get up and do something or I will be asleep. I was awake at 5 this morning and just could not go back to sleep; so that’s probably why I am droopy now (sounds good anyway) Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend. Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's April! Let's Celebrate Spring in All It's Glory. #37277

Hi Girls. Hope everyone is doing good today. Down South here we call the drinks by their name, like Coke, but when we visit Arkansas in some parts they say pop, and in others they call the name. It is confusing! I have a slow drawl to my voice. If I ever talk on the Q you all will know its me. When they say a person who is talking is slow as molasses, they really know what they are talking about. The first time I heard my voice on a recording, I was so embarrassed. I don’t think that Jerry talks as slowly as I do. Our cost of living is high here too. We have a 10 % sales tax and pay high property taxes too, but our groceries are not too bad. It costs more at different stores than others. Now our utility bill runs high too. We have that wood stove in our family room that heats up the whole house. Jerry did some kind of special pipes that pull the heat up from the stove and into the other rooms. He really is good at knowing how to do things like that.
Yes, Buddy’s daughter is grown now. She was 8 when they married. She has always called Buddy Daddy and he adopted her a long time ago. She is a sweet child. Very talented. She lives in Florida close to her Moms mother. I always wondered why she didn’t live with them. I was hoping she might come live with us a while after she graduated, but she wanted to go to Florida.
Colleen, I am so happy that you have found a good doctor. I will be glad when the tests are all done, and wasn’t that good of the doctor to schedule all in one day? I think you have a real winner there. Praying all goes well.
I am so sick of this sign on the side of the page. It’s like they don’t want to give us a moment to just be friends and not push the sell agenda. Well, I am getting grumpy; so I will close for now. Have a great week end and hope the cold weather lets up for you guys. Hugs, Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's April! Let's Celebrate Spring in All It's Glory. #37140

Hello to All – windy again here today, and cloudy; so we are due for some rain later. I have to run into town and pick up our medicines and things like dog and kitty food, paper towels, and our lovely dinner tonight we are having an array of frozen food specialties (chicken strips, steak fries, along with some added broccoli salad from Sue’s great recipe) and a frozen lemon icebox pie. So hopefully, I will be in and out of that store quickly. In your grocery stores, do you find that your most needed items are located on opposite sides of the store, so you have to end up walking from one side all the way over to the other just for a couple of items? In our store, milk and eggs are on the far left and bread and veggies are on the far right. I feel like I have been to a track and field meet just walking from one side to the other, and I know it really is good for me, but sometimes I just want a short trip there and save my walking for someplace else. Okay, I’m fussing, so I will change the subject. Sue, that broccoli recipe is exactly the one I know I was looking for. I can’t wait to try it tonight. Thanks. Gail, you are so right that all we have to do is say what we are looking for and one of the ladies will have the answer. It would be so nice if we could all just meet each other and spend the day together. But I really feel I know each of you from your blogs. Isn’t it something that we all live so far away from one another; and yet, we all have so much in common?
The vet made a housecall to Ellie the other day to check on her eye again. She is such a good dog, and so smart. I love to watch her run. It is like she has a little prance that just comes naturally to her and she just sort of glides. The vet said the eye will have to be removed; so she is on a round of antibiotics, just like they give a person, before he does the surgery. I can’t help but worry, poor little puppy has been through so much, but I really trust him and I know he will take good care of her. He was so gentle with her, but she has had so much happen to her in the past that she knows when he comes around that something is up. Bet all of your little pets know when they are going to see the doctor too.
The pizza was very good last night; but for some reason, I just wasn’t in the mood for a lot of bread; so I just scraped the toppings off mine, and ate it that was with a little of the crust. Scrappy man was more than happy to scarf up the left overs. ha ha
Gail, will Brent be moving back to your area to stay, or just a visit? I know you all will be so happy to see him. Our son in New Mexico is going to come home around Fathers Day. They will be on their way to Florida. His wife’s sister is expecting, and the baby is due around that time; so they are going to spend time with her family too. We are all looking forward to a visit. It has been over two years now since we saw them. But it is hard when they are far away, but I will take his being in the states any day over places he has been with his job.
Well, got to go for now. I want to make sure I get home before it goes to raining if I can. Just love hearing the birds chirping out side. I have a kitchen window open, and I can hear them. Take care, and have a good day everyone. Hugs to All – Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's April! Let's Celebrate Spring in All It's Glory. #37062

Hello everyone! Thanks for all the delicious recipes. I couldn’t wait to try the strawberry frosting, so I made it today; put the cake in the refrigerator, and it is GREAT. Sue, you are so right about beating it until it is stiff. I think storing what is left of it in the fridge will keep it together better. Trust me, there was not a lot left over. Strawberry cake just reminds me of spring and I am so ready for Spring. Sorry you all are still getting the snow and stuff. It is chilly here today; wind is really blowing. I think I just saw Sue and Adele’s solar light go zooming by LOL I thought that was so funny. I so appreciate you all telling me to cut the ends off of my asparagus. I was making it and it was so tough. Dianne, nice to meet you. Thanks for the olive oil spraying idea. You ladies are all such good cooks. I bet you have a good recipe for broccoli salad Colleen. This had bacon in it; I think cheese, mabey raisins (not sure about that) but I do know it had a great taste and I could have eaten so much of it. By the way, Dianne, I bought a cook book when the boys grew up and moved away that is called something like Cooking for Two and it has some really good ideas in it that I would not have though of. One of the ideas was to put a chicken breast (guess you could pick whatever piece you like) and some broccoli, carrots, one potato quartered, course seasoning of your choice, a little olive oil, some of that dry ranch dressing mix over it all, (did I say this is all on a piece of aluminum foil that you make into a packet after you have added all the things you want) close it up and bake on 350 for 30 minutes or so until it’s done. It sounds crazy, but tasted really good. When I buy like 6 chicken breasts, I just divide them up into 2 to a freezer bag, and then they thaw out quickly, and I can make a complete meal for the two of us in no time. But then again, Jerry and I eat breakfast food for dinner; so I may not be the best to give cooking ideas Ha Ha I have got to get Colleens potato salad recipe too. I know that must be delicious. By the way; since I seem to be on recipes; since you all are close to the sea in some cases; can anyone tell me how to cook shrimp where it doesn’t turn out rubbery? I know its supposed to turn pink, but mine just doesn’t do right.
Gail, we have tile in every room of our home but the bedroom. I love it. We have the kind that has some kind of heating things underneath, and we turn it on in the winter, and the floor get nice and warm. I always have to have on some kind of shoes though; because walking on tile floors makes my legs and feet ache so badly. it is so exciting to make changes to your house. I love the planning I think as much as I do watching the new changes happen. Jerry and I went to many houses before we built our home those many years ago. Even if we didn’t like the home; we still got a lot of good ideas; plus it was so much fun for us.
Got to go for now ladies. Seems everyone wanted pizza for tonight; so that’s what we are having and the delivery man just arrived. Take care, and thanks again for the great ideas. Keep “em coming!
From the breezy state of Tennessee, Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's April! Let's Celebrate Spring in All It's Glory. #36923

Hello everyone. Bright and sunny here today, but chilly. I bought one of those windchimes on the Q that has paw prints all over the chimes, and I have it on our patio. It sounds just beautiful in the wind, but it takes a kind of strong wind to make it chime. Gail, you know I am such a softie for all the goodies and decorations outside. I even have one of the Plow and Hearth wind spinners, the one with the colored ends that go around in a circle and is about 6 feet tall. Thought my mister was going to faint when he saw that box, he said What in the world have you ordered now? I said, don’t you worry your little head, dear, it won’t cause you a bit of trouble and will make me happy LOL And I do so love to see the things spinning in the wind. I think it takes me back to a child when I just loved those things you held in your hand and blew on to make them spin. When I grow up there is no telling what I will be ha ha. Gail, I am so with you about this annoying little sign on the side of this page. It is driving me crazy (crazier). We must be kindred spirits. How can such a little insignificant thing bother me?BUT IT DOES. THought I’d lose it over that silly six easy pay sign that kept popping up every time I opened the Q this weekend. It almost made me not buy anything, ALMOST ha ha I am in a really silly mood today. Hope I didn’t take an extra dose of my medicine and am just too goofy to remember. But the way I feel, I like it, so all is not lost.
Colleen, I am really sorry to hear of all you all have gone through, and poor little Ethan. My prayers are with you. Forgive me for not mentioning that sooner.
Jerry is off and running with his Mom today. They have gone to some city office to get a copy of her deed to her home and to make sure they have a copy of all her property tax information and that everything is up to date. We think we have it all paid and taken care of but just want to be sure. Jerry’s Mom was never a very touchy feely kind of Mom, but since all this has happened, and she and Jerry are together so much, she will just walk up to him and hug him and kiss him, and tell him she really loves him and thanks him for all he is doing to help her. It really makes him feel so good, and he needs that. They stop and eat dinner or lunch. He takes her in the restaurant, and they are so funny together. She is tiny, and he is tall and he just swings her around and calls her “cricket”. I am so glad he is there for her. They have even been to the funeral home, because she now wants to be buried close to us and Paw Paw and her other two sons that are already there. She and Paw Paw had bought all the things years ago; but she has had it all rearranged now. We were so fortunate to get a place at the head of Paw Paw. She had no problem just walking right in and saying exactly how she wants it. Me, on the other hand, haven’t gotten up courage enough to go “pick” out all the things that are needed at that time. I can’t even decide on music. Jerry says it is just a part of life, but it gives me such a strange feeling, and I;m not sure why; because I have a very strong faith. Now isn’t this just the most joyful discussion. Boy, I bet you girls missed me while I was gone. ha ha Mabey my happy medicine is wearing off LOL
I so understand why people choose King Arthur flour. I absolutely love it. Tried some regular brand the other day when making some biscuits, and I could tell immediately the difference. Adele, have you ever made a strawberry cake or icing? I want to bake one, but not a “fussy” one, just something simple, if there is such a thing with a strawberry cake. I am making a banana pudding today. I always make a little extra custard, and I must confess, it’s for me to taste before I put together the pudding. I love it. I make the old fashioned kind that you cook. By the way, if any of you have a broccoli salad recipe; I would love to try it. I had one the other night at a friends, and it was delicious. I asked her how she made it, and she said she took it out of the container she bought at the store ha ha. I want something easy and fresh I can make for Jerry and I. He loved it too. And how do you all cook asparagus? Mine always comes out hard. What am I doing wrong?
Okay, girls, time to make the tacos. It’s quick and easy here tonight. By the way, Adele, how is Aziens tree doing? Jerry accidentally cut a whack out of one of his oaks that line the drive the other day with the side of the mower, and now he is spraying everyday. Neal just said, “tell me Dad did that and not Joey” I had to laugh. They know how he prizes those trees. I have a feeling this little grandbaby is going to wrap us BOTH around his little fingers in no time flat though and we will be spending as much time as they will let us around him.
Take care, everyone. Talk later. Barbara

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