This N That

Had to borrow a picture from the computer, I am on my Alienware computer, the lean, mean gaming machine and have not connected my pictures from my main computer.  I am currently twisted into a rather uncomfortable position at the end of my bed...wireless is not great here.  I am working or gonna work on solutions to this soon.  It's not a laptop but modified desk top that looks like a laptop...but, man, will it fly!

Monday begins and I'm not sure I'm ready.  Last week was a humdinger  of a week at work.  That's okay, 'cause I have a job and am able to work.

Shop was super busy Saturday so that was good.  Many things moved out and more boxes being unpacked as I type.  How in the world can nine households have accumulated so much stuff??  It's all good stuff but not stuff we need.  I was delighted Saturday when a grandchild was able to find every thing she needed to furnish her grandmother's new room in the nursing home and at a bargain price.  It feels good to supply the needs of others.

I was exhausted Sunday and played the worthless person.  I even took a nap!  I did fit in some laundry and some cooking so even when I'm lazy, I'm not.

Andrew's weekend trip with the Christian athletes was successful as far as I can tell.  Fifteen doesn't talk to the ole granny so much anymore.  He is scheduled to perform at the Music Mountain theater the 17th, gonna play a little Stevie Ray Vaughn music...glad he is branching out.  AC/DC is getting old.

Jake, the middle grandson was sick and Grandma Anna was taking him to a weekend clinic...thank you Grandma.

Sunday was Marcy's, my oldest sister's birthday.  The sister who supplies most of the fantastic pictures, the one who packs my lunch for me,  the one who preserves the garden food and also cares for my youngest grandson for a few hours a day.  I cooked her lunch. What kind of gift do you give someone who is trying to thin their things rather than add to them??  Just a home cooked lunch but she was pleased.

Andrew and Hubbs worked on securing tin on the out buildings that March has ripped loose with her wild winds.

I have decided, I am not a writer, I am a blogger...and that is it.

Couldn't do any of it without the support of all of you.  Thank you.

This N That

I WON!!!! My insurance has been reinstated with apologies from my agent.  The person who took those horrible pictures and made the decision has been out sick since the decision was made...Karma! 

I have purchased a new computer...a special treat for me since Andrew and I share one. 

It's an Alien from Dell.  Didn't know I was a secret gamer, did you?  As soon as I figure it out, I will be flying on the Corvette of gaming computers...and I have to install my favorite game...when I figure out how to save my character and transfer that.  I don't want to loose the ground I've gained in the world of Diablo II while I await the release of Diablo III! 

It took me a while to do the few things I did get accomplished but all is not arranged to my liking yet.  I selfishly have kept the password a secret since Andrew has been drooling as he walks by. There is computer envy going on but since I'm the one with a job, Andrew will just have to deal with it...mean grandma!

Something is wrong with my husband...maybe he is the victim of bodysnatching.  He has learned how to operate the vacuum, wash dishes, do laundry, mop and cook.  Now, this miracle has been a long time coming but it's arrival is greatly appreciated.  Hubby has never been a Suzie Homemaker but he is learning. 

From past posts, you know I've tried many things. I've gone on strike, got rid of many dishes so they will have fewer to use, tried explaining that I work full time and he doesn't...but none of this seems to make any difference.  I  know if the dust bunnies and mushrooms held a dance in front of him, he would just turn up the tv volume.

No more!!!  I came home to the smell of Pine-Sol.  My computer room has been vacuumed!  Dinner has been cooked more by him lately than me!  He shops for groceries!!  He even folded some clean towels...although the socks are yet to be mated, I shall not complain.  I wondered what made this wonderful change occur since I have been trying over a year to get some help in the house.

I found out...he's been bragging to Bev, my sister, the farm work horse.  Telling her about what he does, she said, it's about time!  You're not working, you should do it.  Welcome to wifehood and don't complain. Gail has been doing all this for years AND working...then she said, it's about damn time you did something around here!  I think I'll send her roses!

And the good news just keeps coming...got a tax refund!  This finally allowed me to pay all the medical bills from hubby's four surgies in 2011in full that I have been slowly whittling down. I do have insurance, Thank God, but 20% of a lot is, well, A LOT.

Today I head to the family shop, may my good fortune continue and sales abound!!!  One way or the other we are whipping this farm into shape.  By selling what we don't need and thinning, our life should begin to be simpler.  We are determined to be the last generation to leave an abundance of stuff for the next generation...but we're getting old so we need to hurry.