Hope you sleep better too, Dale 
No surprise here, Bills won't be playing in the superbowl
Kiddo is very disappointed. I could really care less. Hate that tomorrow is Monday blerg.
Sweet dreams :wub;
No surprise here, Bills won't be playing in the superbowl
Kiddo is very disappointed. I could really care less. Hate that tomorrow is Monday blerg.Sweet dreams :wub;
Good morning JoeyGood morning lurkers
Woke up to early coffee is brewing
Have to say I slept well, cooler temperatures . Think I have one more cup left, should have started laundry already
I'M BACK!
Sorry but I am pretty sure this is going to be one of those mega posts y'all have to put up with.
Hope everyone had a great weekend. I was so very busy Saturday. I worked me behind off. I had it in my mind that if I completely wore myself out that maybe I could get a good night's sleep since I have not been doing that much lately. It sounded like a good idea but did not work. But looking on the bright side, I was productive and a little destructive.
Saturday morning I hit the gym hard. I think I was getting rid of some frustration maybe. I lifted more weight than I thought I could. I stopped before I thought I would hurt myself but I did enough to FEEL it. Gosh, I did not realize how strong picking my dad up had made me. Anyway, it was good for me.
I came home and got out that big o'l Exmark to finish mulching up the leaves. I was really proud of myself for the job I was doing. That was until I got a little bit too close to the clothesline pole (yes the ones dad would not let me put up clotheslines and use for my sheets). The Exmark has a canopy that we bought dad to help him stay out of the sun since he was prone to skin cancers. The T on the clothesline pole got stuck in the canopy and the next thing I know, the front end is up in the air and I had the bejesus scared out of me. I am glad that was all that came out!
After I got finished thanking my guardian angel who evidently was taking a break, I figured the best thing to do is go back the way I came so in slo-mo I went in reverse and somehow it unhooked. I am quite relieved that dad had already passed because if he had seen me do that to his beloved lawnmower, he would have had a stroke and I would have had to call the paramedics. Then he would have spent a very long time cussing me out.
After I realized I was not going to soil myself, I just laughed and finished mulching those darn leaves. The top is bent just a little bit but very noticeable. I hope the neighbors did not see me hanging off the side of it trying to bend it back down in place. I put every ounce I had into it but it did not budge one iota.
I decided to crank the vehicles but the car would not start. I said a few ugly words. I then called Terry because I wanted someone on the phone with me in case I did something wrong and got shocked because I figured I just needed to put the battery charge on it. I have done it before with dad's instructions but never by my lonesome. Terry was so sweet and walked me through just like dad would have done.
Got out the push mower and mowed outside the fence in from of the house and the empty field. All the neighbor's leaves had accumulated there. I have not trees so it was not my leaves. I got them all mulched up in between coughing with the dust. No face mask for me. I had rather take my chances because I seem to be a thrill seeker that day. With the gym and push mowing, I ended up walking 6 1/2 miles that day. It was good exercise.
Just so you know, I did hook up the charge correctly and the car started. I took care of that little issue. heehee I normally run them once a week for 15 minutes and I have done this for years. I guess I have been so busy doing nothing that I forgot to because I keep a list (of course, I do) and it had been 13 days since I had done it. Lesson learned and I just moved on to the next project.
I edged the entire driveway and sidewalks. It always looks so good when I do that. I figured I had done enough so I came in and took a hot shower and fixed myself some leftover chili I threw cheese and oyster crackers on and was too tired to heat it up so I just ate it cold. It was actually very good.
After the day I had, my next great idea to get some sleep was to drink 2 glasses of wine which by the way was not enough to accomplish what I had in mind because I did not sleep Saturday night either.
Sunday night I went with my aunt, cousin, and her friend to Olive Garden and had the "unlimited" soup and salad. Looking back, I think it would have been best if I had limited myself.
You would have thought I had just been rescued and had not eaten in days. Oh, but it was so enjoyable until my stomach decided it had been abused. Last night I did not sleep well either. Darn. I tried everything I could think of.
Terry is coming over at lunch because he says maybe he can figure out a way to make my canopy level again. I am going to keep my fingers crossed. I do not want a constant reminder that I goofed up every time I look at it. If it cannot be fixed, I'll just take the darn thing off. Problem solved. heehee
I warned you this would be a long read. Once again I apologize but I like sharing with you. I feel like it makes you thankful for your own existence when you read about my shenanigans. It should.
I am going to take it easy today and not try to do anything that might hurt me. Especially since I have no insurance. heehee Like Dale's quote. . . it's okay to do nothing. I think this might be a record for my longest post. Sorry.
I love dale's Sunday posts. They really speak to me and y'all know I need all the help and inspiration I can get.
Hope everyone had a great weekend. I was so very busy Saturday. I worked me behind off. I had it in my mind that if I completely wore myself out that maybe I could get a good night's sleep since I have not been doing that much lately. It sounded like a good idea but did not work. But looking on the bright side, I was productive and a little destructive.
Saturday morning I hit the gym hard. I think I was getting rid of some frustration maybe. I lifted more weight than I thought I could. I stopped before I thought I would hurt myself but I did enough to FEEL it. Gosh, I did not realize how strong picking my dad up had made me. Anyway, it was good for me.
I came home and got out that big o'l Exmark to finish mulching up the leaves. I was really proud of myself for the job I was doing. That was until I got a little bit too close to the clothesline pole (yes the ones dad would not let me put up clotheslines and use for my sheets). The Exmark has a canopy that we bought dad to help him stay out of the sun since he was prone to skin cancers. The T on the clothesline pole got stuck in the canopy and the next thing I know, the front end is up in the air and I had the bejesus scared out of me. I am glad that was all that came out!
After I got finished thanking my guardian angel who evidently was taking a break, I figured the best thing to do is go back the way I came so in slo-mo I went in reverse and somehow it unhooked. I am quite relieved that dad had already passed because if he had seen me do that to his beloved lawnmower, he would have had a stroke and I would have had to call the paramedics. Then he would have spent a very long time cussing me out.
After I realized I was not going to soil myself, I just laughed and finished mulching those darn leaves. The top is bent just a little bit but very noticeable. I hope the neighbors did not see me hanging off the side of it trying to bend it back down in place. I put every ounce I had into it but it did not budge one iota.
I decided to crank the vehicles but the car would not start. I said a few ugly words. I then called Terry because I wanted someone on the phone with me in case I did something wrong and got shocked because I figured I just needed to put the battery charge on it. I have done it before with dad's instructions but never by my lonesome. Terry was so sweet and walked me through just like dad would have done.
Got out the push mower and mowed outside the fence in from of the house and the empty field. All the neighbor's leaves had accumulated there. I have not trees so it was not my leaves. I got them all mulched up in between coughing with the dust. No face mask for me. I had rather take my chances because I seem to be a thrill seeker that day. With the gym and push mowing, I ended up walking 6 1/2 miles that day. It was good exercise.
Just so you know, I did hook up the charge correctly and the car started. I took care of that little issue. heehee I normally run them once a week for 15 minutes and I have done this for years. I guess I have been so busy doing nothing that I forgot to because I keep a list (of course, I do) and it had been 13 days since I had done it. Lesson learned and I just moved on to the next project.
I edged the entire driveway and sidewalks. It always looks so good when I do that. I figured I had done enough so I came in and took a hot shower and fixed myself some leftover chili I threw cheese and oyster crackers on and was too tired to heat it up so I just ate it cold. It was actually very good.
After the day I had, my next great idea to get some sleep was to drink 2 glasses of wine which by the way was not enough to accomplish what I had in mind because I did not sleep Saturday night either.
Sunday night I went with my aunt, cousin, and her friend to Olive Garden and had the "unlimited" soup and salad. Looking back, I think it would have been best if I had limited myself.
Terry is coming over at lunch because he says maybe he can figure out a way to make my canopy level again. I am going to keep my fingers crossed. I do not want a constant reminder that I goofed up every time I look at it. If it cannot be fixed, I'll just take the darn thing off. Problem solved. heehee
I warned you this would be a long read. Once again I apologize but I like sharing with you. I feel like it makes you thankful for your own existence when you read about my shenanigans. It should.
I am going to take it easy today and not try to do anything that might hurt me. Especially since I have no insurance. heehee Like Dale's quote. . . it's okay to do nothing. I think this might be a record for my longest post. Sorry.
I have never heard of that either. I think I will put that on my WallyWorld list and give it a try. It can't hurt.
I love dale's Sunday posts. They really speak to me and y'all know I need all the help and inspiration I can get.
OMgosh, that is definitely a record breaker for my posts. Maybe y'all should read this one before you go to bed to help you sleep.
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Hi Rat2!
I love your long winded posts
Goodness you were a busy gal
Hope you won’t be sore from the gym work.
I’m not feeling great and going to go ahead and say good night to you all, sleep well when you go
Good evening lurkers
Ohhh Dale, I hope you are able to sleep well and tomorrow finds you feeling better. I'm sorry you aren't feeling good.
Oh my goodness, Rat2
I am so sorry for laughing but you had me in a fit of giggles. I even shared with my husband. WOW! You definitely had an adventurous weekend and one to be proud of as well. You did good!!
Work was the same as ever
Got the calendar and picked out my vacation time for the year. Also got my .... up this morning and walked for 20 min this morning and 20 minutes this evening. Hit 10k for the first time since October I need to get this extra weight off.
Sweet dreams
Ohhh Dale, I hope you are able to sleep well and tomorrow finds you feeling better. I'm sorry you aren't feeling good.
Oh my goodness, Rat2
I am so sorry for laughing but you had me in a fit of giggles. I even shared with my husband. WOW! You definitely had an adventurous weekend and one to be proud of as well. You did good!! Work was the same as ever
Got the calendar and picked out my vacation time for the year. Also got my .... up this morning and walked for 20 min this morning and 20 minutes this evening. Hit 10k for the first time since October I need to get this extra weight off.Sweet dreams
I hope you feel better tomorrow dale. I am sending good thoughts your way.
I did not make it to the gym today. Terry came over after lunch. He said he wanted to see my lawn mower. What he really wanted to do was take the canopy off and fix where I hit the clothesline. Is that not the sweetest thing ever?
Every tool or thing he asked for, thanks to dad having me do all the maintenance the last 7 1/2 years, I found what he was looking for. I may not have known the name but I knew what he was talking about when he described it.
It was fun helping him. It was also quite cold. We came in at 5:30 and I was shaking. I offered to fix or buy his supper but he said he was glad he could help. He went home because he has a doctor's appointment in the morning. He can't remember the last time he had a physical. I am glad he is going. He is on no prescriptions. I would not go either if I was not.
After this weekend, I was good tonight and had my salad. I really was not too hungry. I am mainly tired. I sure hope I can go to sleep before 4 like I did this morning. The wine last night did not help me sleep but it made me feel better. I finished the bottle tonight because I was not going to waste the last glass. That bottle cost me $2.95.
But I'm harmless and I don't involve anyone else in the silly things I do. I just share them because it is sort of funny the things that happen to me. I am used to it. It has been this way all my life.
Congrats on the walking. I did not get my steps in today but I think I am pretty sure I burned some calories shivering.
Tomorrow is another day and I am going to try my best to make it "uneventful".
Night to all!
I did not make it to the gym today. Terry came over after lunch. He said he wanted to see my lawn mower. What he really wanted to do was take the canopy off and fix where I hit the clothesline. Is that not the sweetest thing ever?
Every tool or thing he asked for, thanks to dad having me do all the maintenance the last 7 1/2 years, I found what he was looking for. I may not have known the name but I knew what he was talking about when he described it.
It was fun helping him. It was also quite cold. We came in at 5:30 and I was shaking. I offered to fix or buy his supper but he said he was glad he could help. He went home because he has a doctor's appointment in the morning. He can't remember the last time he had a physical. I am glad he is going. He is on no prescriptions. I would not go either if I was not.
After this weekend, I was good tonight and had my salad. I really was not too hungry. I am mainly tired. I sure hope I can go to sleep before 4 like I did this morning. The wine last night did not help me sleep but it made me feel better. I finished the bottle tonight because I was not going to waste the last glass. That bottle cost me $2.95.
Hey, I don't mind you laughing because I do too at myself all the time. Your hubby probably thinks I am crazy and, to be honest, I would not disagree with him. (I prefer "unique")
Congrats on the walking. I did not get my steps in today but I think I am pretty sure I burned some calories shivering.
Tomorrow is another day and I am going to try my best to make it "uneventful".
Night to all!
Good morning to all when you get here. As you can tell, I did not sleep well again last night. Grrrr That's okay. I feel good and I am going to the gym most definitely. The scales this morning told me I needed to loud and clear!
heehee
Have a good day!
Have a good day!
Good morning Rat2
Nah, we don’t think that. What makes me laugh is the way you describe everything. You have a way with words. But I neglected to mention, I’m glad you weren’t hurt with the lawnmower. Was Terry able to fox it? Sorry you slept crappy again.
Hope everyone has a nice day!
Nah, we don’t think that. What makes me laugh is the way you describe everything. You have a way with words. But I neglected to mention, I’m glad you weren’t hurt with the lawnmower. Was Terry able to fox it? Sorry you slept crappy again.
Hope everyone has a nice day!
Good morning Rat2 and Sara
Haha Sara. I was stopp and reading your posts as you posted
I agree with Sara 100% Rat2, you had me smiling before I finished my first cup of coffee ... unheard of
Haha Sara
. I was stopp and reading your posts as you posted I agree with Sara 100% Rat2, you had me smiling before I finished my first cup of coffee ... unheard of
Oh yes. My lawnmower canopy is back in its original position! I am glad I was not going fast because I could have gotten hurt. Seriously. It is only the second time I have ever driven it so I still have lots to learn but I will do it. I did not ask Terry to fix it but it certainly was nice to have someone do something for me just because.
Here is a picture of dad on his beloved lawnmower. He really did love that thing. I took a picture of him because it was windy and I was getting agitated because he kept having me pick up his cowboy hat that kept blowing off. So when I told him I was not going to fetch his hat again. . . he turned it sideways so it would stay on better.
It worked.
I can't tell you how many times I picked that darn hat up. When I first started cleaning up the house, I tore it up and tossed it in the garbage and I am not ashamed to admit, I was smiling.
Here is a picture of dad on his beloved lawnmower. He really did love that thing. I took a picture of him because it was windy and I was getting agitated because he kept having me pick up his cowboy hat that kept blowing off. So when I told him I was not going to fetch his hat again. . . he turned it sideways so it would stay on better.
I can't tell you how many times I picked that darn hat up. When I first started cleaning up the house, I tore it up and tossed it in the garbage and I am not ashamed to admit, I was smiling.
Been raining all afternoon, if the temperature keeps dropping we may wind up with ice tonight.
Been craving waffles lately so spent some time this afternoon making waffles ... pretty sure I’ve already eaten my supper
Been craving waffles lately so spent some time this afternoon making waffles ... pretty sure I’ve already eaten my supper
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