Category: Life

1. What gives you goosebumps?

When I get cold. Other than that, I don’t really get them I do dislike them though. You know, Chicken Skin!

2. Halloween-are you a lover or a hater? Okay, that sounds harsh…Halloween-yay or nay?

Nay. Not that I don’t begrudge anyone having the celebration, but I just have bad memories of Halloween. I used to enjoy the candy though!

3. Can you respect someone you do not trust, and can you trust someone you do not respect?

No!

4. Apples or oranges? Yes, you have to choose.

Apples! Of course I have to say that. My yard is full of apple trees!!!

5. What is something you wish was in your town? (shop, restaurant, attraction, etc)

A Wal-Mart type store, or even a decent department/grocery store. See previous post. We have so much here in my little town, but at the same time, we do lack certain things.

6. What non-food item is in your refrigerator or freezer?

The ice packs for a cooler. Aside from that nothing really. I have run out of freezer space!

7. Are you at all superstitious?

Yes, to a certain point. But I don’t go crazy about things.

8. Insert your own random thought here.

The cold is settling in. I need to get out my sweaters and prepare for “Snow On Friday”!!! I know….that’s what I thought! But, it happens. I found my hat and gloves yesterday and now it’s time to get out my jackets and coats.

Saturday was supposed to be a day with just a few showers. What we had was one, long day, with non-stop rain! I mean non-stop, full rain, falling out of the skies!

Hubby thought he would go to the Recycling center, so we loaded up the Jeep, and Hubby and Fritz went off. Fifteen minutes later I got a call, from Hubby…the Jeep’s battery was dead and could I please come with the jumper cables, and rescue him and Fritz.

I mentioned yesterday, that Arnie cannot be trusted right now, so I grabbed Anneliese, and out the door we went to rescue Hubby.

We stopped at the Post Office to get the mail and my new drivers license arrived, and then I was off to rescue Hubby. There he was standing in the rain, jump starting the Jeep. Poor Hubby, I really felt bad for him.

I made one prime rib for dinner and then Hubby and I split it. I took my usual three ounces, and Hubby got the rest! Let’s just say, he is still smiling! Next week is my future son-in laws birthday. We’re getting together for dinner and a small celebration.

One last thing before I close for the night. Please, by all that is good, let it stop raining!!!

I woke on Friday and made Hubby some breakfast. After we finished up, I went into the bedroom to make our bed and there were the telltale signs that someone had gotten their period. Since Anneliese is the only female in our house who has not been spayed, I knew that she was, indeed in heat! I broke out the little doggy panties, and got to work.

The entire bed was stripped, and I took both my big heavy blankets to the laundromat, and came back and washed the sheets here. (My blankets are too heavy for my washer) I raced back to the laundromat and picked up the wet blankets and came home tossing them into the dryer once the sheets were dry.

I made lunch late, and spent time take all three dackels out for walks in the yard. We have chipmunks and squirrels that are driving them crazy right now and I don’t want them chasing a squirrel into the streets.

Then I started to plan our dinner. I made wiener schnitzel. It came out okay, but I need to figure out how to tenderize the meat. It all came out okay, but the meat was a little tough.

My day ended with Arnie finally calming down after a day where he drove me up a tree with his desires for his sister. These will be three long weeks!

And…here we go!

1. I need a vacation.

2. We went shopping on Thursday and the rain held off. My umbrella broke, lucky we were home before the rain finally started.

3. A great deal this week was 89 cents a pound for broccoli! I love broccoli.

4. German beer should be served in a big tall glass.

5. It was announced that my daughter will be getting married next spring.

6. If you spend money on one thing, buy Henckel steak knives.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to Making Hubby Wiener Schnitzel, tomorrow my plans include finishing up the laundry and working putting the garden to bed for the winter, and Sunday, I want to perhaps make Hubby and apple pie.!

Our host is Gattina. Come join us and tell us what YOU did this past weekend! After all, you never know when you will need an alibi!

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It was an odd weekend for Hubby and me. Hubby is still picking peaches, and at this point has picked and sold over 500 pounds of them, and I have tried to keep up with him by doing laundry, cooking meals and not injuring myself.

What was that, you ask, about injuring myself? Well, my middle name is klutz, and somehow on Saturday when I was preparing for my shower I slipped, bashed my head and shoulder into the wall abutment that sticks out in the bathroom! I went down in a heap and once the stars stopped clouding my vision, I did a cursory check and determined that I was okay, but the headache from that little incident seemed to last all weekend.

I’ve been making things with peaches, as well as gobbled them up. I don’t know what Hubby did to our peaches this year, but they sure taste great!

Sunday was filled with sadness as we recalled all who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We watched new programs recalling that day, as well as the memorial services.

Eventually I turned it off, and put on the US Open Tennis and watched Serena Williams and Samantha Stosur play. Congratulations to Samantha Stosur and all of Australia for a grand win!

And…here we go!

1. Do they have bright skies and sunshine at my vacation destination?.

2. I saw Mandy when she was first born and; it was as if I’d been loving her all my life!.

3. That was a wonderful wedding I went to last weekend. Both the bride and groom looked so beautiful and handsome and happy!.

4. A new mattress seemed so comfortable.

5. As I said, weddings are wonderful. Now we plan Mandy and Matt’s..

6. I’m ready for a new hair style to add some new twist  to my life.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to making my tomato and eggplant casserole (stay tuned for recipe), tomorrow my plans include organizing my Library documents and reading a little and Sunday, I want to work in the garden clearing it and turning the soil!

1. What is one piece of advice you would give a ‘just turning’ 21- year old adult?

Decide on the things that will make you proudest to tell your grandchildren about, and then pursue that in your life. I will enjoy telling my grandchildren about my love of growing things and then learning to cook and preserve them.

2. Besides cooler weather (or warmer weather, depending on your hemisphere) what is one thing you are looking forward to this fall?

Colored leaves, Thanksgiving and my birthday. I really love this time of the year. Cool, crisp weather and back to cooking stews and warm soothing soups!

3. What sound lulls you to sleep?

Now don’t laugh…my air conditioner. I sleep the very best in the summer, when I have that wonderful, white noise from the air conditioner!

4. September is National Preparedness Month…does your family have an emergency ‘kit’ and/or disaster plan in place?

Not really, but I do know where everything is in case we have a disaster, and Hubby and I have decided where to go in case of a tornado. We don’t have them very often, but they do occur in New England from time to time.

5. How has your blog changed since you started blogging? Or has it?

I used to write more about the dogs, and now I think it is about my life in New Hampshire. I hope that my readers don’t mind too much.

6. What’s something you’ve recently learned to do on the computer?

Edit pictures. It’s an ever evolving thing I enjoy and am learning more about it. What fun!

7. Is a picture worth a thousand words? Elaborate.

I don’t think I need to. The newlyweds sealing their vows with a kiss!

Pure love!

8. Insert your own random here.

I had the chance to spend 5 days with my other family. My sister, and her kids and grand-kids. I also visited with my mother and Melodie’s mother in-law. I also met my nephew’s new in-laws and they are such great people! One of the brides sisters in a lot like me and I enjoyed the chance to get to know her a bit, as well as talk to everyone. I feel my nephew has found his soul-mate. I was so happy to spend time with my grand-niece and nephews and to see them in their day to day life. Each one of them is so precious to our family.

Taft and Abby. Cousins! Abby is the daughter of my nephew, Mike and Taft is the son of my nephew, Tim. Below is Tim’s other son, Luke!