[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's November! The Month of Thankfulness. Let's Count Our Blessings Daily. #20672

Really raining here tonight. But today I am eternally grateful for our oldest son living through that horrible bombing while he was stationed overseas, and for God bringing him back to us. I pray for him and all those who serve, and a so grateful for their sacrifice. Colleen, how are you feeling? Keep your chin up; I really think you are finally being able to go in the right direction. So glad your family is okay after hitting the deer. We have lots here too. I am praying for your son. I know this is such a hard time for him. We worry so much about our children no matter what their age, they are still those sweet babies we cradled those many years ago, no matter their age or station in life.
Sounds as if everyone is busy preparing for Thanksgiving. Everything sounds yummy. Please don,t work too hard. I a going to have Sarah help me with the pies. I so wish I could feel she likes me. Mabel I just worry too much. I am going to bake some apples in the crock pot tomorrow. Saw the recipe on line. Have any of you tried this?
Jerry and I need a “just the two of us” night out. I have this eerie feeling that Neal and Sarah would really like some alone time. And it would be good.for us too. Seems all we do is go visit his Mom or go to a doctors appointment. I would love dinner and a movie. Take care everyone. Sending hugs and prayers to each of our special needs. By the way, Gail, how is little Rocky doing? Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's November! The Month of Thankfulness. Let's Count Our Blessings Daily. #20540

Today I am thankful for a well and healthy family. We are doing better here. Jerrys Mom is making progress. She is beginning to take on more solid food, is in the Rehab part of the hospital, working with PT twice a day, sleeping good at night from all that; so all in all, we are great. Jerry said her mind is good. One of the brothers is trying to have a doctor say she suffers from dementia, but Jerry said she is clear on things and I think he is just trying to get everything turned over to him; so he can sell her house. She wants to go back home. She has lived in the same home since Jerry was 3 and it is all she knows. I just think she needs someone to come in about 3 times a week to check on her; and for meal on wheels to come bring her food so she doesn’t have to worry about any cooking and she would have visitors to keep her company. Jerry asked if I would consider having her move in with us; and I of course said she could; but I just really think she wants to go to her own home. But, we will see it turns out; all I know is we are very very blessed to still have her here with us.
I found of one of my SIL’s had a stroke in August. Her husband, Jerrys youngest brother that keeps telling Jerry he is “in charge” of their Mom, didn’t tell anyone about this. I was so upset when I found out. She was in the hospital for a week, and is still doing PT. I told her that she has always been there for me; and to promise me that she will have her son call us the next time she needs us for anything. She of course claims to be fine; but I just feel so bad that she went through this all alone. She said she didn’t hear from anyone. She and her husband are not in the best of places. She is another good cooker. She had us over for a Thanksgiving dinner one year; and it was delicious. I ate until I almost popped. She had about 5 different types of pies and I think I had some of each.LOL Sarah asked me if I knew how to make a Pecan Pie? I said I did so she asked me if I would bake one for her this Thanksgiving? So I will add this to chocolate; since Neal told her that he was looking forward to chocolate and “not to give MaMa any new ideas” Sounds like they are both looking forward to a good dinner. I am looking for some easy appetizers to add this year. I saw bacon wrapped around Ritz crackers and baked until the bacon was done. Bet this is yummy. There is a dip that goes with it. Sure hope your tummy is doing better, Colleen. This is not the time of year to have those types of problems, if you can help it. I can really relate to you saying you’ve lost weight because of not feeling good. That was the same as me; but it takes me looking back now to realize that the loss of appetite that I was having was probably related to being sick and I just didn’t know at the time. I know you all will have wonderful menus for the big day. Bet between us all there is going to be quite a spread. I have used those frozen potato cubes for mashed potatoes, and it saves so much time, and i can’t tell any difference, and I know the others can’t either; because no one says a word. ha ha
Has anyone heard from Debbie or Sue or Christine? Hope they are all doing okay. Miss them.
I, like you all, would have loved to have met Jeanne. Her home was absolutely beautiful. It looked just like her. And I always loved all the Christmas trees she had all over her home. Each one had a different theme. I know it must have taken a professional decorator to do her home, but I would have loved to have sat at her kitchen table, and just visited with her.
We are cool and crisp here today. Jerrys Ginko trees are a bright yellow and so beautiful. He has maples scattered about to. This is definitely my favorite time of the year. We are having any easy dinner tonight, just tacos with all the fixings. Jerry has already diced up tomatoes and onion and peppers for a salsa. Must admit, it is smelling good.
Will close for now. Hope all of you are doing well. Our garage door openener broke yesterday; so we have to have that replaced tomorrow. We heard a loud pop, and at first thought that someone had hit the garage but finally when we went to open the garage, and it wouldn’t we knew what it was. Neal has gotten someone to come out and fix it for us. So for now, we can’t get out of the garage. Guess that changes our plans for the opera for this evening LOL Talk soon. Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's November! The Month of Thankfulness. Let's Count Our Blessings Daily. #20291

Counting my blessings today. I am grateful for all the family being well; including Jerrys Mom continueing to do better. Her youngest son is convinced that she has dementia so he is having tests run on her to prove this. He told Jerry yesterday that he plans to take her home with him after her discharge (sell her house and possessions, I guess). I know that she has loved her independence; but now things have changed so much. I really feel she would be happier in one of those senior living centers where she could have company with the other residents, but he has made it very clear to Jerry that he is the one making the decisions, and Jerry is not ready to make any waves at this point. His oldest brother will be coming down from Nashville tomorrow to see her and have lunch with us. He has been sick with a really awful cold since this first began; and so he has had to stay away to keep her from catching something. I know he will come down and see what is what; and not mince words with how he feels about things. Jerrys Mom has made a little friend two doors down that she has visited with, and really seems to enjoy the visits. That is why I feel she would do so much better in a senior citizen home but who knows? I am just grateful she is doing so well. She is tolerating eating and has advanced to a soft diet. So that is progress.
Gail, how did things go at the dentist? Hope you are feeling lots better. How are your little puppy dogs doing? I went out before all this started and bought some blankets at Big Lots for ours. They have just snuggled in and I have noticed that Dodger comes up here every morning and claims his spot. His floppy lip gets hung up on one of his teeth, and it looks like an Elvis look. I just love him to death. He is so big but gentle.
Woke up at 1:30 am this morning and layed awake until about 3; then finally fell back asleep. One of my friends told me that I have to let go of things that I worry about during the day; and just try to clear my mind. Didn’t work for me.
All the kids ate dinner with us last night. Lisa just seemed so miserable. I felt sorry for her. I engaged her in conversation several times and so did Jerry; but you could just feel the tension in the air. I just don’t feel she is a happy person and wish she could just decide what she really wants in life; as well as Joey. Spinning their wheels and going no where. Breaks my heart. Will talk more later. Hope all is well with everyone. Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's November! The Month of Thankfulness. Let's Count Our Blessings Daily. #20196

Hello everyone. Want to tell you all what has been going on with us this week. This has been a terrible week; but before you all think the worst we are okay. On Monday; about two in the afternoon Jerrys Mother was attacked by a man who was waiting outside for her to let out her dog and threw her back inside her house. He stabbed her 8 times. Her face and hands had lots of cuts on them that were to the bone; and she had 4 stabs to her belly region. She managed after he left (he stole her purse, jewelry, phone, and car) she then got up (I am sure he thought she dead) and walked all the way down the block to a neighbor who called 911 and got her some help. Of course; this has been all the news this week. She is 89 years old; lives alone. The stabs missed her stomach and intestines; which was miraculous, but did slice her liver, her spleen and gall bladder; which they took out her gall bladder and sewed up her liver and her spleen. They called in a plastic surgeon for her face. She was taken to the unit where I used to be manager of; and when they found out she is Jerrys Mom they just went out of their way to see about her. She is doing just great. It is just unbelieveable. We just knew the first three days that she would not survive; but she has really rallied around. Jerry has been with her every day and just got home a little while ago and said she is walking to the bathroom with the help of an aide and is tolerating a clear liquid diet. So to say the least; this has been quite a week. I feel like he was watching her and just waiting for the right moment. The police did catch him two days later driving in her car. He has claimed that someone else did the stabbing that he was just the driver. So considering the way this could have turned out; we are so lucky. I will definitely keep you all posted on how she is doing and what the plans are for her now.
Gail, hope your mouth is feeling better. That abcess I had they pulled the tooth after 3 days of anitbiotics and staying off the blood thinners. My face was still very swollen, and after he pulled the tooth he pressed on my face for a long time to push out that infection. I am so glad that he had me very numbed up; and he kept me on antibiotics for 10 days afterwards. I feel for you. Just take care and it will get better. I am not going for another tooth to fill in the spot either. I understand more and more everyday why my SIL just went ahead and had all her teeth pulled and a set of false teeth made. She said she just got so tired of one tooth at a time going bad; or breaking off and then back to the dentist.
I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw you describe yourself as a ball with arms and legs sticking out. I feel like a weeble myself that would just wobble like the tire man on TV with all his rolls of fluff. I am of the same thought; I just wear whatever I like and hope it doesn’t offend anyone; but if I like it then it is fine with me. I used to have to be so particular when I worked, the business type attire for certain meetings; then the scrubs for other times. I always said if I was able to just choose the I would wear what makes me feel good. Wore my pumpkin faces sweater one day to the hospital. Got a few smiles. That just makes my day. I was especially worried that day and needed a little pick me up.
Adele, sounds like I have done just like you did in thinking for sure that someone was coming and then plans change and I am left with too much food and not enough people to eat it. I do lots of sending things home with people. I have cut down a lot more than you in the cooking department. But I love to have someone really enjoy a meal I have made. Neal has already asked me if I am doing chocolate pies for Thanksgiving? I said good Lord willing I sure plan on keeping that tradition. I so love Thanksgiving. Adele, you are not alone because I haven’t ever made a green bean casserole either. Someone in the family always brings one. How is your back doing now?
Colleen, please do just go ahead and make your own appointment with the stomach doctor. You have been through this procedure before and you better than they know what it felt like before you had it done before. Jerry and I have to see someone about our insurance coverage. It is so hard to choose which plan to go with. And it seems like each one has something that is does right and lots it does wrong, and you don’t seem to find out unitil its too late what that is. Sure hope you can get to feeling better before the holidays. They really need to take care of you. Sending prayers for everyone.
Cynthia, I wish I could wear those cute shoes, but since my balance isn’t all that great, I go more for flats or skeechers. I just found a pair of slip on Clarks in the closet that I forgot I had. I have done really good at keeping my spending down on things since I discovered so many items that still had tags LOL Take care, everyone. Hugs, Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's Fall! Let's Celebrate Cooler Temperatures and Spectacular Fall Foliage. #18306

Gail, hope all goes well for you at the dentist. I also had the option of going the implant route with this latest abcessed tooth I had; but when I saw the cost and knew where it was that you wouldn’t be able to see it at all; I said no. So now I have a rather large gap between my two back teeth and I guess this is how it will stay. Take care of yourself. Having a tooth pulled is surgery; and some forget that. I had a pretty bad abcess that just showed up one Saturday morning when I got up. I am like you; I see so many things changing about my body. Sure is hard to accept sometimes; but then I think I am fortunate to be here to see the changes. Jerry was talked into an implant; but his was in the front. He had his tooth knocked out by one of his brothers as a child when they were playing; and had to have a false tooth with this plastic like thing that fit in the top of his mouth. He wore that for years. He went through so much with his implant; so many surgeries and bone grafts. I just don’t see how he did it. I really felt for him. I would have just accepted that false tooth; but he had worn it for so long I guess he was just tired of it.
Colleen; I am glad you have found your slim self; but just wish it wasn’t due to feeling sick. But on the up side NEW WARDROBE! You will really be styling in your new Quacker now. Have you been able to get the appointment with the gastroenterologist yet? I sure hope so. I know you must just want some answers and to feel better. Those stomach issues are something else.
It is cloudy and rainy here today. We are due for rain all week; even on Halloween. All the kids are off this weekend; so I don’t really know yet what their plans are. Neal and Sarah went to a concert last night at this old theatre that has been converted into an auditorium and they had a really good time. Both of them looked so nice. I have to tell you all this; when I got up this morning to come get some juice to take my medicine about 8; Sarah was in the kitchen loading the dishwasher from where she had fixed them both breakfast before Neal went to work. She is off today. She and I talked a few minutes, and she just kept on putting things away. So MABEY, she is warming up a little to being here. It was a step in the right direction anyway.
What are all your little grands going to be for Halloween this year? I imagine Piper as a little flower like a Sweet Pea and Aizen as a tree. Bet they will all look so cute. We dress Auto Kitty and all the puppies up in costumes. It makes him so mad; but the doggies love it. Ruby just sits so nicely and lets Lisa put her dress on her. Last year she was wonder woman. This year; Auto Kitty is Superman. ha ha Scrappy loves to play dress up. He lets us polish his nails and everything. He has no shame, he is loud of proud! Dodger has some kind of thing on his collar that flashes like a beacon. Joey told Lisa that you couldn’t lose him because he is constantly baying ha ha. I am going by the Goodwill store today and see if they have any old blankets that I can pick up for their dog houses. Sometimes I find them at Big Lots just as cheap. This rainy day has gotten me sleepy and needing a nap. Hope you all are doing okay. Take care my friends. Nap time! Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's Fall! Let's Celebrate Cooler Temperatures and Spectacular Fall Foliage. #17542

Thank goodness I have finally found my way back. My computer has been on the blink again. I got this message about how I had free Windows 10 to install last week; so listening to Mr. Jerry, I said okay, and thats where all the fun began. It has been days and days since I have even been able to get on this thing. So I hope you all will get this, but who knows? ha ha I tried to catch up on all of your news, but I’m sure I have missed some. I am glad to hear that Brent will be coming home, Gail. I know that this has been a difficult decision for him; but home is really where he is safe and can have time to really think about what to do next. It is so good that you and Greg will be helping him with setting up his budget to give him some insight on how to manage his life. You brought up the point that worries me as well, about how at his age a woman will be thinking about his finances and such. I worry about Joey about this as well. He had been on his own so to speak for all these years, and he is still unsettled with Lisa; no definite plans made yet; and I really feel he should “settle down” at this stage of life before too much more time passes. But yet; I would rather see him unmarried than to marry for the wrong reasons. Just keep hoping they will work things out and be happy with one another. I just feel in my heart that Lisa will not ever chose Joey over her own family; and I think they all do not support him and will always be an issue for them. I know when Jerry and I first met; that my parents did not like him. I was so in love, and I kept trying to point out to them all the good things I saw about him, to no avail, and then finally I remember saying to them that I loved Jerry and I hoped that someday they would too. I must say; it took a few years; but they finally decided his strong back was an asset for them. Felt kind of bad for him that they called on him for so much and not my brother, but thats just how it was and he didn’t seem to mind.
Sorry for your losses Cynthia. It does seem to come in groups, doesn’t it? Hope some of the pain has eased. Your house looks beautiful. We don’t get any little trick or treaters way back here in the boonies. It is so dark and way off the road. We have these trees that line our drive way, that have grown so much over the years. I really love it. We planted all these trees on our land by hand when the boys were little. We have planted well over 1000 trees. Hard to believe now that we were able to do so much back when we were young. Guess that is one reason I would hate to give this place up since there is so much history everywhere I look here. Jerry and I are still taking our little walks everyday Gail. I do mean little, but I feel better when we are done. I think it helps Jerry too. I just let him go on and on talking about this tree and that bush and the dogs just are running and whooping it up. Its like a funny farm around here ha ha.
Glad you are doing better Adele with you shot. I wish Jerry could find something to give him some relief. He took a series of shots years ago and this did help some at the time. He is just past that stage now. I just feel like he and I are still very fortunate to still be here and count each day as a blessing from above.
You know Gail and Colleen, I haven’t ever gotten into watching sports. Paw Paw loved to watch the Cardinals play baseball. Joey and Lisa used to go watch the games with him out at his house. i can’t help but think about you Gail when Quacker tries to sell a cardinal shirt of some kind. I can’t help but think about your favorite bird that keeps coming to visit you every year. He must be kind of goofy from hitting his head so much. They always say on the Q about how the cardinal reminds them of a loved one; and then I think about how it must remind you of you whacky head hitter bird ha ha
So glad Debbie is some better. I just want her to feel better; even if she is not able to come on here very often. She is just the best, and I really miss her terribly, but want her to do what is best for her health. We are all in agreement I know.
The mums are so pretty now. I put out a couple of them still in their little bucket things down inside concrete flower pots on the patio. That makes it so easy for me to take care of them and then just pull the whole little plastic pot out when the growning season is over. I just love the yellow ones in one pot and the red ones on another. Looks so pretty.
Pot roast for us today. Love those one pot meals. Just add all the vegetables around the roast and then in the oven until it is all done but making the gravy. Warm up some rolls and dinner!
Had some out of town family stop by yesterday. My SIL and her daughter who live in Missouri came by on their way to help the youngest daughter move up there. She has had lots of problems with being with the wrong kinds of people and ever since her Dad died she really went down a bad path. So hopefully, they will be able to help her and get her life going in the right direction. I really loved seeing my SIL. I have missed her so much since she moved away; but knew in my heart that it was the right thing for her to do to be close to her oldest daughter. She has really taken care of her Mom and I am really proud of her.
Well, I know you all must be tired by now of all my family news, but the way this thing is acting, I don’t know if it will let me on again ha ha I hope all of you are okay. Take care of yourselves. Oh, by the way Colleen, I think my right arm is a size medium. ha ha I am one of those “full figured” girls. You and Cynthia would be completely hidden behind me LOL Take care everyone! Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's Fall! Let's Celebrate Cooler Temperatures and Spectacular Fall Foliage. #16864

Colleen, you little stinker, you are about to take my place in being the one who seems to get caught up in the middle of a family mess when you haven’t done anything LOL This is MY job; and I take it very seriously. I can get in more trouble by doing nothing than anyone I know of. I seem to spend so much time walking around on egg shells trying not to ruffle anyones feathers; it is just exhausting ha ha. I remember that crazy time at Neals weddings that my one DIL had arranged for a family portrait the very next day after the wedding; Neal and Sarah were “hung over” from it being the day after the wedding, Jerrys knee was swollen up the size of a football and hot and red from inflammation from gout; I was exhausted and had to have someone walk and hold me upright since I was just barely one month out from the stroke; Joey and Lisa were exhausted and had only one day to relax. But when I told my DIL this she would not speak to me again, didn’t say good bye to us the next day when we left, and our son gave in to her and went on to the photo session and we were only allowed to see him for a few minutes as we were leaving; even though I called and asked him if they would join us for dinner that night (they were staying on for two more weeks and we were leaving the next day) Joey wanted to grill hamburgers outside our cabins but he turned us down. I was so hurt; but after months of soul searching; I knew she was the one being unreasonable and I just finally said the heck with it all. But our son stands by her as I know he should, but it hurt so badly when it was all going on. We hear very little from them now; usually when I call them; not the other way around. Course, I am still just causing more trouble. My latest is sending Neal and Sarah an anniversary card, and I guess she was expecting some money in it; because she just opened it and put it back in the envelope and didn’t even acknowlege it. Couldn’t even muster up a “this is pretty card” nothing. I am just old school, and I know it. But I just let these things roll off my back like water, and wait for the next shoe to drop. You just go ahead and go to the shower and do the best you can. That’s all you can do. Is she excited about the baby? I got an American Girl doll book this week. Have absolutely no idea why since I don’t have any little grandchildren. But the dolls are so cute.
Sure looking forward to Neals ribs on the smoker tomorrow. It is turning cold here this weekend. So potato soup on Sunday! Tell Ron I am saving him a bowl. That is if I don’t feed it all to Jerry ha ha
By the way, Jerry already has one of those fancy ladders. Joey put it way up in the shop so Jerry can’t reach it. So its the small ladder he gets to and we have to watch out for. By the way, do you all know of an easy way to clean ceiling fan blades for us oldies but goodies? My dust collection is almost as thick as the fan blades; so it might be about time for me to do a little something. ha ha I don’t want to give Jerry the excuse of getting on that darn ladder, and I know if I bring anything up about it that he will.
So glad that your husband surgery went good Adele. He may be a little uncomfortable tonight but hopefully not too bad. I know you all are so tired. I was awake early this morning too but that seems to be my usual routine here these days. I did take a nap for a little while today. Felt so good to snooze a while.
Well, time for dinner. I did an easy one dish chicken with rice. Will do a salad and rolls. Smells good. Making me hungry. Imagine that ha ha Talk soon. Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

in reply to: It's Fall! Let's Celebrate Cooler Temperatures and Spectacular Fall Foliage. #16790

Adele, those spots will wait for another day. Doesn’t it seem like just when we have a plan, life throws us for a loop and reminds us that we are really not in charge of anything. I so hope all goes just great with Gary tomorrow. Is he nervous or has this been dropped on when so fast that he hasn;t had time to think? Mabey that will be a blessing. Youre in our prayers. A Ginko tree, by the way, is the oldest living tree known to man; I believe. It was mentioned in the Bible. It is supposed to help with memory. Lots of people take supplements from it. It had fan shaped leaves that are a lime green in summer and turn bright yellow in Fall. They lose all their leaves in one day. Hugs, Barbara

[Barbara Smith]

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When you finish with your cabinets Adele, I know of some in Tennessee that need some tender loving care along with the rest of the place LOL I got busy and did vacuum and mop yesterday. Had to sit and rest at times. What used to take an hour is now a 3 or 4 hour project; but I figure as long as it gets done, who cares? Like Gail and her ankle, I have learned to just manage as I can. Hope Tillie is really careful with her back. I remember I threw my back out once just changlng the bed, and I couldn’t get up and down in the bathroom. I know that telling her to be careful is easier said than done; at least it was with Jerrys Dad. He lived for over 30 years in a little house out back from ours that we built for him. He would walk around in his boxer briefs in the hot summer time in his garden; so if you didn’t want a show; you stayed up here. He was very independent; but now that I think of it; so are Jerry and I now, and it was only the last few years of his life that he really counted on us for his care. I made dinner for him every day for all those years ( I mean, what was one more mouth to feed with all the rest of the family?} and usually Joey or Jerry would take it out to him and then visit. His family didn’t show up to visit him for all those many years. They really missed out on so much. Jerrys Dad was a very special man; and we were so blessed to have him as a big part of our lives. He will be gone
4 years this Valentines Day. He left us with so many wonderful memories. You and Colleen must treasure still having your Moms in your lives.
My family is scattered to the wind. I have one brother in Alabama (actually two, but we won’t go in to that one ha ha). Most of my cousins are either gone on or moved to states far away. One of our close neighbors lost her Father to Alzheimers last week. Dreadful disease that affects so many. How hard this must be for you all. She is most concerned for her Mother now. I think the family is taking turns staying with her. Her Mom could not bring herself to be with their Dad the last few weeks at the hospice. She just could not see him like that; so they are worried about her. They were married for 50 years; and Jerry had been fishing with him and his SIL and grandson and Neal several times. Jerry said he was such a good person. So sad.
Bet you all look quite the fashion statement in your new Quacker Duds. It is going back up to 90 today here; but is to cool off again by this weekend. I loved wearing my Quacker jacket those few days. Felt quite sporty; even if it was just walking around out here. I have Jerry going with me on a short afternoon walk each day. Its good for us and the dogs love it too. Don’t get me wrong, we aren’t going to be entering any kind of marathons, but it smells so good, like Fall and the leaves are turning. We have about 20 Ginko trees on our place, and they are scattered among the Sugar Maples and Red Maples. Really looks pretty if the weather does right. Jerry gets hot so quickly if there is any heat; thats why I love this time of year. Sounds like it is really beginning to turn cool where you all are. I love to see you all talk about all you festivals. We don’t have any here; and I surely wish we did. We used to bob for apples and carve pumpkins when the boys were little at church. No more.
How is your belly Colleen? Did you say you have have your gall bladder removed? That is so painful to have a gall bladder attack. That is another organ I have “donated” I don’t have a GB or a spleen. I have to take the shot each year for pneumonia; since I don’t have a spleen. Haven’t had a spleen in years. Not having one just makes me more susceptible to bacterial infections. Great
Well, I’m sure you all are tired of reading my medical history ha ha I don’t know why, mabey its because of all these Christmas shows since July, but I am just not in the present buying mood. Jerry wants a lasar beam light that HE actually saw on the Q one day to light up the outside of the house. He was telling me all about it and was really excited about the idea; so I guess at least he is getting in the spirit of the holidays. Couldn’t believe as much as he fusses about me watching; he is watching ha ha Mabey he is hoping for a ladder or some tool saw or something else dangerous he can get ahold of before I catch him.
Take care everyone. Still haven’t made that potato soup. It has just turned too warm. After Neal and Sarah came home last night; he announced he was smoking ribs this weekend; and asked me if I would make some potato salad. So guess he is the chef this weekend. I’m really looking forward to it. Have to say, tonight is his leftover sloppy joes that they didn’t eat last night. Joey ate his at 9 this morning then took some Tums and went to bed LOL Barbara

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