Category: Friday Five

Here we are. The end of the first full week of March. We seem to be stuck between a nice Spring and more Winter! So, here we go, this Week’s Friday Five.

1. Yesterday I got into the Hylander and turned the key. The battery was so flat that I didn’t even get a buzz from putting the key in the ignition. I looked up and remembered I had turned the interior light on to find something and forgotten to turn it off!  Shoot! I told Jack, apologizing all over the place and admitting my fallibility.  He was fine. We hooked up the battery charger and I took the other car. I just hate doing silly things like that!
2. Lili slipped on the icy snow the other day and turned her front paw ankle. She’s been stumbling around a bit, but today seems better.
3. Jack left the gate open to the other half of the house the other night. Lili woke me and I got up because I didn’t see Heidi.

   Heidi, who is now 21 weeks old.

   I got to the hallway and looked down, and there she was, standing in the middle of the hallway with a toy looking full of mischief! It took me two walks around the yard before I could settle her back to sleep. All of this taking place at 3 in the morning!

4. This morning I loaded up the Hylander with all our trash, and recyclables and hit the Recycling Center. I was lucky. There were not too many people and I went through quickly. I am still amazed at how much cardboard I had to bring! But then, I do not go to retail stores anymore. I pretty much shop online.
5. I was due to go and see my grandchildren on Saturday, but once again we are supposed to have a storm. I will be so glad when this winter is over.

+1. Gasoline in Meredith is $4.25 a gallon this morning. Heating oil is $5.35 a gallon. Many people do not realize that there are many of us that heat with oil. We will be spending over $3000.00 this winter to heat our home. And that is keeping the house at approximately 68 degrees.

+2. I say, “Drill, Baby, Drill!” Let’s use our own petroleum products and get back to producing what we need. Independence from foreign producers is a freedom we all deserve! We had it once…

Here we are the first weekend in March. Sometimes March is gentle and slightly warmer. But not this year. It is cold and snowy. Here is this week’s Friday Five.

1. March began with plunging temperatures and more snow. 3-4 inches on Tuesday and another 3 inches overnight on Wednesday. I called for a plow on Thursday because at the rate we were going I would need snowshoes to walk in our driveway!
2. I had paperwork to do for my health insurance. It made me wonder, why have health insurance if the insurance company doesn’t do their job, forcing you to get all the paperwork together and resubmit? I spent five or so days getting copies of everything and trying to make heads or tails out of their instructions in order to file. Ugh!
3. We finally put Lili’s bed back in the family room. Immediately Heidi put her toys on it and declared it hers. Heidi is like that. Lili doesn’t own anything.

   It’s all Heidi’s!

4. Because I find the TV News and news shows depressing to watch right now, I am binge-watching a few shows that I somehow missed way back when. I am also throwing in the show “Friends” and a whole lot of music!
5. My weekend will be filled with the usual. Cleaning, laundry, and cooking. Maybe I will look for a movie or two to watch.

I hope you all have a great weekend and can find some peace and happiness in this crazy world!

The week has flown by and as I write we are awaiting a big snowstorm. somewhere between 8-14 inches. So while I wait, here is this week’s Friday Five.

1. After two months I finally was able to get in and have my hair colored and styled.It felt so good to go and get myself all prettied up!
2. I also drove Jack to his eye doctor’s appointment at the VA only to become really concerned. They kept him for over two hours!
3. This was caused by a medical student using Jack as a Lab Rat. Jack wasn’t really happy about this.
4. I’ve been going soup crazy. I made two soups so far and I am toying with the idea of making a seafood chowder next. With the cold weather and gusty winds I really have wanted warm soups.
5. I’ve been dreaming quite vividly this week. people I miss, people I long to see again have visited me during my slumber.

That’s all for now. I hope you all have a great weekend!

I’m afraid I have reached the time in my life where time is speeding by quite fast. It seems we get through the weekend and before I know it, the week is gone and we’re at another weekend. Here’s what’s happening!

1. I could have cared less about the Super Bowl. I’m afraid that I’ve lost interest in the sport due to the fact that there are so many millionaire athletes getting into trouble, crying about their low pay, and just generally acting like whining babies. I loved watching Tom Brady but felt really bad when he chose to leave New England to play for another team, and then two years later when he retired, thanking everyone, except his fans in New England who supported him all those years. Sorry Tom, you totally blew it with me. So there was no Super Bowl Party here.
2. Valentines Day was pretty odd. I did cook a nice meal of lamb chops and mushroom risotto, with a sponge cake, cream, and strawberry filling. But when I went out to buy myself some flowers, the store had crappy ones and when I stopped over at the Florists, they were closed. I told Jack not to worry. I’ll buy something for our anniversary in April.
3. I got a hankering for the Chicken, Meatball and Escarole Soup. This stuff is just yummy and best of all, there are no points in it! You can find the recipe HERE.
4. Heidi was off to the Vet’s Office for her last vaccination. While there they weighed her (15 lbs) and I made an appointment for her to be spayed.

   That will be at the end of April when she is six months old.

5. Not too much else really. Since the weekend is here it is laundry time and vacuuming time. Not because of sweet Heidi. But all Lili has to do is sneeze and her white fluffy fur fills the room!

Have a great weekend everyone!

What an odd week this was. I think the two storms happening so closely together just knocked the wind out of our sails. Mostly we stayed in, watched a little bit of the Olympics and we played with Heidi and Lili. So without further adieu, here is this week’s Friday Five.

1. Currently, my family room is full of dog bones and dog toys and Arnie’s old dog bed, which Heidi adores.
   When I wake in the night to go to the bathroom, I find myself stepping on a squeaky toy that wakes both dogs up.
2. Yes, I am still sleeping in my recliner. The positive thing about this is that since I started sleeping out here, my lower backache has disappeared. I do miss my normal bed routine, but I have learned I can sleep anywhere. Including my chair while Jack is watching one of his shows!
3. Again, Heidi is doing great and she and Lili are the center of my days. It starts fairly early in the morning.
   As soon as it is light the three of us go for a walk. Sometimes two walks. But my two fur-girls love their walks.
4. Lili seems to be enjoying the little whipper-snapper!
   She just dances around during our walks and she runs forward and then comes back with such glee when she greets Heidi. It warms my heart.
5. This weekend I hope to be able to get out and walk even more with the pups. It’s good for them and for me!

Have a great weekend everyone and enjoy!

This was a crazy week and I have been more than busy. But this is okay. It’s helping me to pass the time until Spring arrives. So, here is this week’s Friday Five.

1. We had snow last weekend, and Thursday found us actually having a warm day, so Jack and I worked on getting rid of the frozen snow and ice on the driveway and patio. And then it rained!
2. The one thing Heidi hates above all others is RAIN! She absolutely hates to go outside and get wet and I all but have to drag her. And then getting her to walk through a puddle or two to get inside is also a struggle.
3. Heidi was at the Vet on Thursday and she weighed in at 13.7 pounds! I’ve noticed that she suddenly looks like a proper Dackel.  She has a nice long body now and the cutest little snout!
4. Unfortunately, when the tech brought her back to me in the car she allowed Heidi to walk through the wet muddy parking lot. So not only was Heidi a muddy mess, but she shared it with me. She got my shirt, jeans, and her beautiful little doggy carrier. So my first chore after I got home was to clean Heidi, me, and the clothes and bag. Ugh!
5. I’ve been trying to reach the woman who did dog training for many years. I would like to bring Heidi to her. I left a message on her Facebook page but will call her tomorrow.

So this is the week that was. I hope that no matter where you are, you are happy, healthy, and enjoying your Friday!

Welcome to the last Friday in January. It’s hard to believe because this month has gone exceptionally fast for me. But as I sit here writing, here are five things that have been on my mind this week.

1. Since this past week I had no appointments anywhere, it gave me a chance to concentrate on Heidi’s house training, as well as get ready for the snowstorm that is forecast for this weekend. No rushing around, just systematically doing things.
2. The fluorescent light fixture in my closet died. I’d hoped it was just the bulbs, but no. It was the starter for the light. Well, I had never done any of this before, but I found the parts I needed at the Hardware store and came home and fixed my light fixture, and changed the dead bulb in Jack’s closet. I’m feeling pretty accomplished!
3. I am hooked on Wordle! I play each day and then post my score. Most of my friends and family are also playing. Very neat!
4. This sub-zero temperature spell we have been in is not only uncomfortable but it costs us an arm and a leg with fuel oil over three dollars a gallon. The last fill-up cost us over $900.00!
5. I bring Heidi to the Vet’s Office on Thursday for her next shots. She is a good little car rider. I’m still using her soft crate in the car, but plan to get a car seat with a harness to keep her safe while traveling.

My little sun-worshiper!

Have a great weekend, and also stay warm and dry here in the Northeast if you can, and enjoy the warmth and sunshine down-under!

Another week has come and gone. I’ve been busy driving to and fro and thankfully, our weather has been good. Here is this week’s Friday Five.

1. I had planned this for a while. I went and had my hair done, colored and shaped, and I had my fingers done with pretty sparkling pink polish.  Everything came out and in two weeks I leave to go and get my Heidi.
2. After seeing the devastation in Kentucky, I started to evaluate my whirl-wind trip to get my wee friend. Doing it all in two days was not something I felt good about, so today I called my hotel in Nashville, and Delta and changed my plans. I will leave a day early and instead of doing it all in two short days I am taking my time and doing it in three. I feel so much better about that.
3. All my Christmas plans are done. The one thing I have left to do is find a marvelous gift for Mandy’s birthday. I have a few ideas, but I will leave it up to her which thing she would like.
4. A good friend of mine lost her 14-year-old dackel today. I’d known Veela since she arrived as a puppy from Germany. She also sired a litter of puppies with Greta’s mate, Bernie. Veela was a good girl and I will miss her as will her owners.
5. Jack had all his blood work today and goes for his physical next week. I took the hour he was inside the VA to begin making my travel plan changes. Very wise on my part!

Have a great weekend everyone. Stay safe and stay healthy!