Thursday, October 13, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
After Chase and Leslie found Rose and me at the hairdresser, I sat and visited with the woman there who washes hair and does other things. Chase and Leslie are some of our old neighbors from Springfield who were here for a Leslie's nephew's wedding that evening. Bobbie, the woman at the hairdresser's, and I talked about my needs for either the rest of the the fall and who and what I'm going to need. She knows a woman at her church who might be very suitable for the job. Bobbie said she's very clean and works hard. DON'T GIVE, UP, BROTHER JOE! It's not a done deal. Bobbie also cautioned me not to hire some one off the internet, and told Rose to not let met me do that either.
Friday, October 07, 2011
Chase, Sue, and Leslie
Leslie and her son, Chase, tracked us down at the hairdresser's today
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
I wanted to get the previous post in first and then update about the weekend so here I am now. Scott and the boys got here last Friday evening, and Scott left us to join Beth at a friend's in St. Peters. Chris and the boys went to the zoo to 'pet the sharks' or so Uncle Chris said. I'm happy to say they did come back intact so maybe they didn't 'pet the sharks'. Aunt Shelly, who is an interpreter at the zoo set the thing up, was working in that vicinity so they probably got special treatment.
Scott, Beth and I met Chris and the boys in the central west end for lunch on Saturday. The boys wanted to go to Hollensbes late that afternoon. I felt like I had self invited them after I had called Doug to see if they were going to be home. Things worked out beautifully! Suzanne called me and said she would pick them up on her way home from work and feed them pizza for supper. The boys at a grand time at the Hollensbe's 'magic kingdom.'
Pete had called Saturday morning but most Missouri happenings have been posted on the blog. He had no big news either.
Before Scott and the boys left Sunday, they went to see the Rams game with Chris who had tickets. Last night Chris and Shelly saw the baseball Cardinals lose game three of the series. Chris and I are going out to dinner tonight and I'm hoping we find a place with the game on.
Scott, Beth and I met Chris and the boys in the central west end for lunch on Saturday. The boys wanted to go to Hollensbes late that afternoon. I felt like I had self invited them after I had called Doug to see if they were going to be home. Things worked out beautifully! Suzanne called me and said she would pick them up on her way home from work and feed them pizza for supper. The boys at a grand time at the Hollensbe's 'magic kingdom.'
Pete had called Saturday morning but most Missouri happenings have been posted on the blog. He had no big news either.
Before Scott and the boys left Sunday, they went to see the Rams game with Chris who had tickets. Last night Chris and Shelly saw the baseball Cardinals lose game three of the series. Chris and I are going out to dinner tonight and I'm hoping we find a place with the game on.
HELP WANTED!!! I'm afraid that Kathy from Plattsburgh isn't going to work out as a lake companion. I've already spent much of the fall season waiting for her response to my efforts to establish a connection and set up at least an interview so, if there's any further communication, it will have to come from her. She has my phone number and email address. Thank you, Jennifer and Julie and Donald, for your efforts in trying to find me a suitable companion, and I hope you keep trying.
Again, HELP WANTED!!!! If any readers know of anyone who might be interested in the position, my phone number is 314-452-3685 and my email address is marthaboaz@aol.com. I'm eager to spend some time at the lake before winter sets in.
Again, HELP WANTED!!!! If any readers know of anyone who might be interested in the position, my phone number is 314-452-3685 and my email address is marthaboaz@aol.com. I'm eager to spend some time at the lake before winter sets in.
Sunday, October 02, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Again, I'm a bit slow on my postings but will try to do at least some updating before dinner. Sis is out walking and Shirley is taking a nap. Sis took me to the dentist this afternoon. I had a cap fall off one of my front teeth Monday evening while Goldman and I were eating a hamburger on the way home from visiting Fat Jack. Luckily I didn't swallow the cap and have been eating very carefully until I got the first opening with the dentist. It didn't take long to fix, and Rose and I both got our flu shots on our way home.
I caught Brother Joe on IM this morning. He had seen Sean last week and Sean was going to meet up with Mike at the winery. They were going to work on Mike's tractor. I think Joe knows he can catch up with Sean when Sean's Mustang is parked where he works.
I rode down to the lake last Friday, again with Groves. I had told Doug I would go with whomever went first, but Doug was ready earlier and went ahead. Remember, the stair lift wasn't working when Groves and I left the Sunday before. Doug had it fixed when I got there and believes that whatever happened will never happen again. Also, he cleaned 30 pieces of fish. Mad Dog came for supper and cards Saturday night.
Brother Pete called with his Saturday morning call. Janet had been cooking zucchini bread and zucchini cookies. My boys loved anything she baked when they were little and got to stay with Uncle Pete and Aunt Janet. Pete had talked to Brother Donald last week and he and Vita were in Plattsburgh for a grandson's 12th birthday. I talked with Donald one day this week about this Kathy woman. I can't get in touch with her so I'm looking for someone else. I've waited 5 weeks.
Erica has posted lots of photos of her Spanish adventure on her Facebook page since she arrived there last week. Unfortunately, someone stole her camera! We learned Amanda is working on the possibility of studying in London for a few months. We whole-heartedly approve of the adventuresome spirit of these young folk. Erica worked very hard all summer to make her dream come true. We are rooting for Amanda.
I caught Brother Joe on IM this morning. He had seen Sean last week and Sean was going to meet up with Mike at the winery. They were going to work on Mike's tractor. I think Joe knows he can catch up with Sean when Sean's Mustang is parked where he works.
I rode down to the lake last Friday, again with Groves. I had told Doug I would go with whomever went first, but Doug was ready earlier and went ahead. Remember, the stair lift wasn't working when Groves and I left the Sunday before. Doug had it fixed when I got there and believes that whatever happened will never happen again. Also, he cleaned 30 pieces of fish. Mad Dog came for supper and cards Saturday night.
Brother Pete called with his Saturday morning call. Janet had been cooking zucchini bread and zucchini cookies. My boys loved anything she baked when they were little and got to stay with Uncle Pete and Aunt Janet. Pete had talked to Brother Donald last week and he and Vita were in Plattsburgh for a grandson's 12th birthday. I talked with Donald one day this week about this Kathy woman. I can't get in touch with her so I'm looking for someone else. I've waited 5 weeks.
Erica has posted lots of photos of her Spanish adventure on her Facebook page since she arrived there last week. Unfortunately, someone stole her camera! We learned Amanda is working on the possibility of studying in London for a few months. We whole-heartedly approve of the adventuresome spirit of these young folk. Erica worked very hard all summer to make her dream come true. We are rooting for Amanda.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
It's been several days since my last post so will try to get this updated before Groves and I leave for the lake. He's going to pick me up at four like he did last week and he wasn't a minute late so I'll be ready and waiting at four. The stair lift wasn't working when we got to the house and Groves wasn't comfortable about working on it even though we had the manual out. He slept in the floor in the hallway the first night because he was afraid I'd get up first and go down alone. I promised him I'd get him up to escort me downstairs next morning if he would sleep in a bed. He did - both.
We went to dinner Saturday night at Ruthie D's which is not one of Brayden's favorite places. It overlooks the lake in the main dining room but we sat in the bar so we could watch the Cardinals. I didn't feel out of place even though it's been a while since I've been in a bar. The Cardinals won in the 9th inning.
Just talked to Margaret. She was going down to the valley for the weekend. Catrina had seen the cardiologist earlier this week and though he didn't think it was a heart attack she'd had, it was not something to be ignored. With our family history a heart healthy diet with a dietitian at Barnes-St. Peters was prescribed. I don't think she's had any further symptoms but Margaret wasn't sure.
I talked to Kay Berry Sunday. I hadn't seen her since Den's funeral. She and John are divorced. She lives in OFallon. Tommy is divorced, has 2 kids, and lives with her. Jen has 2 and is expecting her third pretty soon. Todd is married and doesn't have any little ones yet. I forgot the gender of the grandchildren but we're going to get together very soon. Kay recognized my voice as soon as I said 'Hello'.
The lady from Plattsburgh (Kathy) is going to call me this week to let me know when would be a good time for both of us to me. She is having (or did have) some spots removed by laser. I think she said she had this before and the spots have recurred.
Mad Dog is at the lake with his Dad for his Dad's birthday. He'll probably stay with us some over the weekend. I'm riding down with Groves. Doug will leave home when Suzanne gets home to watch the kids. I hope they get some fishing done and catch some big ones.
We went to dinner Saturday night at Ruthie D's which is not one of Brayden's favorite places. It overlooks the lake in the main dining room but we sat in the bar so we could watch the Cardinals. I didn't feel out of place even though it's been a while since I've been in a bar. The Cardinals won in the 9th inning.
Just talked to Margaret. She was going down to the valley for the weekend. Catrina had seen the cardiologist earlier this week and though he didn't think it was a heart attack she'd had, it was not something to be ignored. With our family history a heart healthy diet with a dietitian at Barnes-St. Peters was prescribed. I don't think she's had any further symptoms but Margaret wasn't sure.
I talked to Kay Berry Sunday. I hadn't seen her since Den's funeral. She and John are divorced. She lives in OFallon. Tommy is divorced, has 2 kids, and lives with her. Jen has 2 and is expecting her third pretty soon. Todd is married and doesn't have any little ones yet. I forgot the gender of the grandchildren but we're going to get together very soon. Kay recognized my voice as soon as I said 'Hello'.
The lady from Plattsburgh (Kathy) is going to call me this week to let me know when would be a good time for both of us to me. She is having (or did have) some spots removed by laser. I think she said she had this before and the spots have recurred.
Mad Dog is at the lake with his Dad for his Dad's birthday. He'll probably stay with us some over the weekend. I'm riding down with Groves. Doug will leave home when Suzanne gets home to watch the kids. I hope they get some fishing done and catch some big ones.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
I'm home from Louisville. Scott insists his doctor says 'no restrictions' and, though he says he's a bit sore, he didn't seem to be in a lot of pain. We got to keep Brayden overnight last night, and Scott and I took him to school this morning. Scott took a picture that I'll have to nag at him to send so we can post it. Chris and I came home today since Scott's going back to work tomorrow.
A woman (Robin) is an area representative for Mark Lary's company (where Chris works also). She and her husband live in Plattsburgh. This is where JJ's restaurant is, the business owned and run by Donald and Vita's daughters, Julie and Jennifer. Robin's husband, Joe, is a coach and teacher for Jennifer's boys and their daughter works at JJ's. Jennifer and I concluded that this is a small world.
I had rescheduled my meeting with the woman I was hoping could spend the rest of the season with me but now she has to have a biopsy done (as an outpatient) today. Probably the results can't be determined in one day. Jennifer, who gave me the woman's name, will let met know if she hears first. I hope everything's okay.
I just talked to Margaret and still no real information about Catrina. The doctor is going to some more testing and just want to be sure what may or may not be causing her symptoms. When I called Margaret's number, I just assumed it was Margaret who answered. When I was ready to quit chatting and say good by, she said "Don't you want to talk to Mom?" I had been talking to Stef!!
A woman (Robin) is an area representative for Mark Lary's company (where Chris works also). She and her husband live in Plattsburgh. This is where JJ's restaurant is, the business owned and run by Donald and Vita's daughters, Julie and Jennifer. Robin's husband, Joe, is a coach and teacher for Jennifer's boys and their daughter works at JJ's. Jennifer and I concluded that this is a small world.
I had rescheduled my meeting with the woman I was hoping could spend the rest of the season with me but now she has to have a biopsy done (as an outpatient) today. Probably the results can't be determined in one day. Jennifer, who gave me the woman's name, will let met know if she hears first. I hope everything's okay.
I just talked to Margaret and still no real information about Catrina. The doctor is going to some more testing and just want to be sure what may or may not be causing her symptoms. When I called Margaret's number, I just assumed it was Margaret who answered. When I was ready to quit chatting and say good by, she said "Don't you want to talk to Mom?" I had been talking to Stef!!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
I spoke with Margaret this morning. Catrina has still had no word about the tests she had this week following the issue that landed her in the hospital for three days. Neither the cardiologist nor the primary care doctor had called her. Margaret had spent the night at Sabrina and Dave's and was probably going to a football game today. Both Brett and Alex have games.
I had typed a long post which I lost AFTER I was finished typing so I'm doing it again! I'm back to using the exercycle and tredmill now. I'm trying to do more outside walking now that the weather has cooled off. Derrington's going away party was last night so I'm not sure any of the guys at the Oakland are up for a walk. Rose can't decide whether to take a nap or take a walk. She will probably choose before I'm finished with this post.
Ding is going to Louisville to be with Scott after his hernia surgery. He and I went to dinner on Thursday and he asked me how I was getting back from Louisville - with him or flying? When we got home, I called Scott and he asked me how long can I stay. They both assumed I was coming so I guess that means they want me. Scott did warn me we may not get to see the boys much.
Pete told me that Kelly had this same sort of surgery a couple years and it's outpatient and laser, I think he said.
I had arranged to meet Kathy (the woman who may finish out the season with me) at the lake house. Rose was going to drive me down but Kathy called Thursday and needed to see her doctor Friday afternoon so, depending on when I get back from Louisville, we'll reschedule when Rose can drive me down and Kathy can make it.
I had typed a long post which I lost AFTER I was finished typing so I'm doing it again! I'm back to using the exercycle and tredmill now. I'm trying to do more outside walking now that the weather has cooled off. Derrington's going away party was last night so I'm not sure any of the guys at the Oakland are up for a walk. Rose can't decide whether to take a nap or take a walk. She will probably choose before I'm finished with this post.
Ding is going to Louisville to be with Scott after his hernia surgery. He and I went to dinner on Thursday and he asked me how I was getting back from Louisville - with him or flying? When we got home, I called Scott and he asked me how long can I stay. They both assumed I was coming so I guess that means they want me. Scott did warn me we may not get to see the boys much.
Pete told me that Kelly had this same sort of surgery a couple years and it's outpatient and laser, I think he said.
I had arranged to meet Kathy (the woman who may finish out the season with me) at the lake house. Rose was going to drive me down but Kathy called Thursday and needed to see her doctor Friday afternoon so, depending on when I get back from Louisville, we'll reschedule when Rose can drive me down and Kathy can make it.
Friday, September 09, 2011
Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Kathy, who Rose and I were going to meet with on Friday, just called me and she has some medical issues she needs to take care of before she and I proceed farther. It may be nothing but her doctor wants to see her right away and this Friday worked for both of them. She was very apologetic and sorry we can't meet then. We are going to reschedule after she sees her doctor.
Mike Derrington, one of the guys who has been visiting the lake house for years, is leaving for Kuwait in a few days and the younger crowd is having a going-away party for him on Friday. He's the one who swam all the way across our cove and back. He will be in Kuwait for a year. I'm afraid that no one will feel like a lake weekend unless it's someone who's not going to the party.
Mike Derrington, one of the guys who has been visiting the lake house for years, is leaving for Kuwait in a few days and the younger crowd is having a going-away party for him on Friday. He's the one who swam all the way across our cove and back. He will be in Kuwait for a year. I'm afraid that no one will feel like a lake weekend unless it's someone who's not going to the party.
Today is Brother Donald's birthday! Happy Birthday, Donald! My other siblings don't like their ages posted so I won't post yours either, especially since it's so close to mine.
I've been exchanging Emails with Donald's daughter, Jennifer. She and Julie, his other daughter, are the ones who found me this possible companion to finish the season at the lake. Rose and I are going to meet with her at the lake house Friday, and this will let her get the 'lay of the land,' and we can visit and get acquainted. Her name is Kathy. Julie and Jennifer really like her and say she's always reminded them of me. I consider that a compliment.
Catrina had to go back for outpatient testing this morning but won't get any results from these tests until tomorrow. She and Margaret went somewhere out in the country to get grapes yesterday. I believe the grapes were going to be for making jelly. I'm not sure about the jelly part. Maybe they wouldn't last that long. We sure like grapes in this house.
It was a great Labor Day weekend at the lake. I rode down with Goldman. Mad Dog was there and had supper going. Groves arrived soon after and then Beth and a 5 year old friend - Phillip. Scott and 3 boys were the last to arrive. The weather wasn't hot but not cold either. There wasn't much swimming done, but Beth did take them to the pool. It is supposedly heated but not very warm. They didn't stay long.
I don't think I've posted this earlier but Scott has a hernia and is having surgery next Monday. He keeps trying to assure me that it's no big deal now and is a simple outpatient surgery. Ding is going over and stay with him for a couple days. The boys will enjoy that. I'm sure he'll have to play outside with them.
I've been exchanging Emails with Donald's daughter, Jennifer. She and Julie, his other daughter, are the ones who found me this possible companion to finish the season at the lake. Rose and I are going to meet with her at the lake house Friday, and this will let her get the 'lay of the land,' and we can visit and get acquainted. Her name is Kathy. Julie and Jennifer really like her and say she's always reminded them of me. I consider that a compliment.
Catrina had to go back for outpatient testing this morning but won't get any results from these tests until tomorrow. She and Margaret went somewhere out in the country to get grapes yesterday. I believe the grapes were going to be for making jelly. I'm not sure about the jelly part. Maybe they wouldn't last that long. We sure like grapes in this house.
It was a great Labor Day weekend at the lake. I rode down with Goldman. Mad Dog was there and had supper going. Groves arrived soon after and then Beth and a 5 year old friend - Phillip. Scott and 3 boys were the last to arrive. The weather wasn't hot but not cold either. There wasn't much swimming done, but Beth did take them to the pool. It is supposedly heated but not very warm. They didn't stay long.
I don't think I've posted this earlier but Scott has a hernia and is having surgery next Monday. He keeps trying to assure me that it's no big deal now and is a simple outpatient surgery. Ding is going over and stay with him for a couple days. The boys will enjoy that. I'm sure he'll have to play outside with them.
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
I may not finish all I wanted to post but I do have one happening that I thought was important for people to know about. On Thursday night Catrina, Margaret's youngest, was suffering what she believed to be the symptoms of a heart attack. Robbie, her husband, took her to Lincoln County Hospital. After three days of observation, doctors concluded that if it were a mild heart attack, she didn't suffer any heart damage. Nevertheless, they kept her three days and will continue testing as an outpatient this week. She was happy to be back home again Sunday. We'll keep everyone informed about results of the outpatient tests.
Sunday, September 04, 2011
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
hello from Kansas!!! we have finally come out of the heat wave and it is starting to feel like a normal summer. too bad it is almost over but happy that fall is approaching and football season has almost arrived. ellie started her first day of school on the 17th and really enjoys kindergarten. she starts dance again and is really excited for that to begin. kaitlyn has turned into a big girl overnight and is so much fun. her favorite phrases are "ouch, that hurt!", "i got it!", "almo" (almost), "no, i don't like it", "watch", "no roadie!"-rosie is our puppy but kaitlyn calls her roadie. ellie's favorite classes are gym class, music, and library she informed me today. her favorite part of her day is usually lunch because she gets to pick her own food. we had bacon this past weekend and ellie told me that it was almost as good as goldman's. kaitlyn then chimed in with "Almo!" really loudly! john and i are headed to a wedding this weekend in nashville and the girls are going to john's parents ' house with rosie. they love spending time with their nana and papa. kstate football season is approaching-we are looking forward to tailgating our hearts out Again. our season tickets came in . can't wait!
Monday, August 29, 2011
I just spent a great weekend at the lake with great weather and great company. Doug spent lots of his time pulling the kids around on the 'red thing' AKA 'Orbit 3 Towable'. The kids would start bugging him about 'how long before we can go?' He finally told them 9 hours if they ask him one more time.
I rode down with Groves on Friday after finding out that I'm going to have the cataract in my right eye fixed sometime over the winter. Other people had already arrived at the lake house. I don't know Tim and Katie, good friends of my sons and their friends, very well, and all the kids were either outside or playing video games. I thought Tim and Katie's two boys said hello to me when I got there as did Josie and Lukas. When I got up next morning, I thought I was seeing double! I blamed it on the cataract. I wasn't seeing double! Tim and Katie have 3 boys - twins and a brother 3 years older. Doug and Suzanne and the kids won't be there for Labor Day, but I hope Doug gets to do more fishing when he comes next time. We need a good fish fry.
Scott and Beth and Chris and Shelly all went to the Cardinal game here in St. Louis on Friday. The Cardinals did win but have a day off today. I didn't hear from either of my boy this weekend so, luckily, I had my adoptees. Mad Dog had the air conditioner turned on so the house wasn't so hot when we arrived Friday.
I talked briefly with Margaret on Friday. She had some Abbott relatives {Charles and Joyce] visiting from North Carolina - not the flooding part. When Charles was visiting a few years ago, I told and showed him the FEDEX Arrow. He sent me a card after they went home with a picture of a FEDEX truck and wrote that he never sees one without looking for the arrow. Goldman is also a FEDEX truck arrow looker. Rose also.
I'm on the trail of someone to stay at the lake with me for the rest of the season. Julie and Jennifer know this woman in Plattsburgh who they believe might be ideal. Donald called me first to be certain it would be okay for the girls to broach the subject. He called the woman after one of them had talked to her and then called me back and gave me her number. We're going to meet ASAP. Thank you. Donald, Julie, and Jennifer.
I rode down with Groves on Friday after finding out that I'm going to have the cataract in my right eye fixed sometime over the winter. Other people had already arrived at the lake house. I don't know Tim and Katie, good friends of my sons and their friends, very well, and all the kids were either outside or playing video games. I thought Tim and Katie's two boys said hello to me when I got there as did Josie and Lukas. When I got up next morning, I thought I was seeing double! I blamed it on the cataract. I wasn't seeing double! Tim and Katie have 3 boys - twins and a brother 3 years older. Doug and Suzanne and the kids won't be there for Labor Day, but I hope Doug gets to do more fishing when he comes next time. We need a good fish fry.
Scott and Beth and Chris and Shelly all went to the Cardinal game here in St. Louis on Friday. The Cardinals did win but have a day off today. I didn't hear from either of my boy this weekend so, luckily, I had my adoptees. Mad Dog had the air conditioner turned on so the house wasn't so hot when we arrived Friday.
I talked briefly with Margaret on Friday. She had some Abbott relatives {Charles and Joyce] visiting from North Carolina - not the flooding part. When Charles was visiting a few years ago, I told and showed him the FEDEX Arrow. He sent me a card after they went home with a picture of a FEDEX truck and wrote that he never sees one without looking for the arrow. Goldman is also a FEDEX truck arrow looker. Rose also.
I'm on the trail of someone to stay at the lake with me for the rest of the season. Julie and Jennifer know this woman in Plattsburgh who they believe might be ideal. Donald called me first to be certain it would be okay for the girls to broach the subject. He called the woman after one of them had talked to her and then called me back and gave me her number. We're going to meet ASAP. Thank you. Donald, Julie, and Jennifer.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
I'm back in St. Louis again after spending the week with Scott and the boys. Chris drove me half way and Scott was to meet us at the half way point. Chris and I stopped at a rest area and one of our cell phones rang. It was Rose. She had found my suitcase outside the house near where Chris had parked. I wasn't worried about my clothes thinking that if I bought a couple outfits - and there would be sales on summer stuff this time of the year- but all my medications were in it. Rose hopped in the car and headed our way, and Chris and I turned around back to meet her. Chris and I crossed the Kaskaskia River 3 times that evening and I guess Chris crossed it again after he dropped me off with Scott. I'm sure both my sons were very tired next day.
Saturday was Pete and Janet's weekly call. They were having a family barbecue at their place Saturday night. Janet was making something with zucchini in it for her contribution to the BBQ. She used to make this when my boys would go out there and spend time in the summers, but my boys didn't know there was zucchini in it. They may still be that way. Like Denny, who wouldn't anything that grew on the dark side of a tree - that is, mushrooms.
I didn't nag Scott to take pictures of the boys while I was there, but he may have done some anyway. Ding had a great one of Rose that he took the day I went to Louisville but I'm going to have to nag him to post that one especially. She had just got back from the hairdresser. I'm going down to the lake tomorrow with Groves. The Hollensbes, Cullinanes, Mad Dog, and also another couple will be there. I've missed two weekends so I'm really looking forward to being there.
Saturday was Pete and Janet's weekly call. They were having a family barbecue at their place Saturday night. Janet was making something with zucchini in it for her contribution to the BBQ. She used to make this when my boys would go out there and spend time in the summers, but my boys didn't know there was zucchini in it. They may still be that way. Like Denny, who wouldn't anything that grew on the dark side of a tree - that is, mushrooms.
I didn't nag Scott to take pictures of the boys while I was there, but he may have done some anyway. Ding had a great one of Rose that he took the day I went to Louisville but I'm going to have to nag him to post that one especially. She had just got back from the hairdresser. I'm going down to the lake tomorrow with Groves. The Hollensbes, Cullinanes, Mad Dog, and also another couple will be there. I've missed two weekends so I'm really looking forward to being there.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Plans have changed again! After I updated yesterday I decided to send Brother Joe a direct Email instead of trying to catch him on an IM. I invited him and any and or all of his family up to the lake for the weekend or at least one day. It's not that far. He replied pretty quickly that were all busy this weekend but they know they have a raincheck. Shortly after I got that Email, Scott called from Louisville and needs me for a few days. Ding will take me half way and Scott and the boys will meet up with us. Thank goodness for cell phones or we might not meet at half way. Also, it felt nice to be needed.
Today was the boys' first day of school. It was supposed to start Monday but because of a big storm it was cancelled both days. I'm eager to ask them about their first day.
Today was the boys' first day of school. It was supposed to start Monday but because of a big storm it was cancelled both days. I'm eager to ask them about their first day.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
I think Goldman felt the same way about school starting that Brayden felt. Not too good. He and I had a wonderful summer at the lake. The weather has cooled off a bit here in St. Louis. Ding and I are going to the lake on Friday. I'm not sure who else is coming. We'll come back on Sunday. I'm not sure if I'll play Bingo this week or not.
I'm looking for someone to stay with me the rest of the summer and into the fall. The work is not very hard at all - just some cooking, laundry, and some housecleaning. If it were someone who wanted weekends off, I usually have someone there on weekends. If any readers know anyone who might be interested, ask them to call (314 452 3685) or Email me (marthaboaz@aol.com).
I forgot to add in my earlier post that I'd talked to both Pete (with his weekly call) and Donald this week. Brother Joe, where are you? I don't catch you on line much any more, and you didn't come to the lake a single time this summer. Consider coming this weekend. Should be just great. Mike Madden called today. He will be in St. Louis some time soon and come see us.
I'm looking for someone to stay with me the rest of the summer and into the fall. The work is not very hard at all - just some cooking, laundry, and some housecleaning. If it were someone who wanted weekends off, I usually have someone there on weekends. If any readers know anyone who might be interested, ask them to call (314 452 3685) or Email me (marthaboaz@aol.com).
I forgot to add in my earlier post that I'd talked to both Pete (with his weekly call) and Donald this week. Brother Joe, where are you? I don't catch you on line much any more, and you didn't come to the lake a single time this summer. Consider coming this weekend. Should be just great. Mike Madden called today. He will be in St. Louis some time soon and come see us.
I've been intending to update for quite a while and must do so before I forget all that's been happening here. Shirley still hasn't completely recovered from the ailment she picked up about the time she and Rose were coming back from Sedona. She and Rose plan to drive to Chicago this weekend, but she's still she's not going to feel up to it. She is 'some better' today.
I went to Margaret's one day last week and spent the day and evening. Stef and Dan came for supper and they cooked some great steaks. One of their neighbors joined us. Rose dropped me off and stayed as long as she could, and then Ding picked me up that night.
I got my hair cut one evening last week. If I put this in the blog I can look back and see when I had my last cut. Groves picked me up and then we went to Pasta House for dinner. I had fettucuine (I don't think I spelled it right!) and took a doggie bag home. Rose ate some that evening, and we took the rest to Margaret's for our lunch.
We had Brayden and Jalen this weekend because most of the big kids went on a float/wiffle ball tournament down on the Black River. Those participating were: Goldman, Mad Dog, Mike and Rachel Lynch, Scott, Beth, Mike Taylor, Scott Kanter, and Ding and Shelly. Groves was sick and hated missing the event. Doug and Suzanne don't enjoy the wiffle ball, and Doug says that's mostly what it is. I missed being at the lake but having Brayden and Jalen here helped.
The boys started school today but were scheduled to begin yesterday. Jalen was looking forward to it while Brayden was dreading the start and school in general. Just as they were getting in the car for the long drive back to Louisville, their mother called to tell the boys there had been a bad storm in Louisville and school was cancelled for Monday.. Brayden went running down the street with his arms yelling in relief. NO SCHOOL MONDAY!!!!
I went to Margaret's one day last week and spent the day and evening. Stef and Dan came for supper and they cooked some great steaks. One of their neighbors joined us. Rose dropped me off and stayed as long as she could, and then Ding picked me up that night.
I got my hair cut one evening last week. If I put this in the blog I can look back and see when I had my last cut. Groves picked me up and then we went to Pasta House for dinner. I had fettucuine (I don't think I spelled it right!) and took a doggie bag home. Rose ate some that evening, and we took the rest to Margaret's for our lunch.
We had Brayden and Jalen this weekend because most of the big kids went on a float/wiffle ball tournament down on the Black River. Those participating were: Goldman, Mad Dog, Mike and Rachel Lynch, Scott, Beth, Mike Taylor, Scott Kanter, and Ding and Shelly. Groves was sick and hated missing the event. Doug and Suzanne don't enjoy the wiffle ball, and Doug says that's mostly what it is. I missed being at the lake but having Brayden and Jalen here helped.
The boys started school today but were scheduled to begin yesterday. Jalen was looking forward to it while Brayden was dreading the start and school in general. Just as they were getting in the car for the long drive back to Louisville, their mother called to tell the boys there had been a bad storm in Louisville and school was cancelled for Monday.. Brayden went running down the street with his arms yelling in relief. NO SCHOOL MONDAY!!!!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
I'll pick up where I left off last week. I had dinner Thursday at BJEC with my buddies over there, and we played Bingo after that. Nels is leaving and going to some facility in Richmond Heights. They play Bingo there too, so Nels is looking forward to my coming there and not just going for dinner and Bingo at BJEC. Jack did win one round but gave me his prize. I've started a collection of prizes at the lake house so I'm striving for more.
Friday morning I went to see Dr. Hogan - one of the neurologists I see at the Center for Advanced Medicine - and I believe he was pleased about the way things are going. He left the medication he gives me the same. My blood pressure was somewhat low and he suggested I call my primary care physician, but Rose and I have been checking it and it's been fine since. I don't go back to Hogan again until Oct. 31.
That evening Groves and I drove down to the lake. Some people arrived before we did. I'll just list my company and what a great weekend it was. Doug and Suzanne, their two, Lukas and Josie, and two of Luke's friends, Will and Nick, Danny Cullinane and his daughter, Catherine. Mad Dog got there Saturday afternoon. Doug did a lot of boat driving for the kids on the 'tube' or 'red thing' as we call it. I think Doug did clean one mess of fish for a future fish fry. On Sunday, we ALL got in the boat, ME, TOO, and went to a restaurant for lunch.
Pete called Saturday morning for his weekly update. He thought it was hot in Idaho at 90. He 'ain't seen nuthin yet'. When I was riding in the boat Sunday and we'd hit a wake and it would splash up on me, it felt so good. In a 'No Wake' area, it was very hot. The heat index was much above whatever it was in Idaho, Pete. I'd just try to get a cooling splash but usually to no avail.
Groves brought me home on Sunday. Goldman had to have his classroom set up before the students, so he had to work on Monday to o other prep work. Brayden and Jalen start next Monday. This weekend is the annual float trip/wiffle ball tournament, so we may get to keep the boys.
Personally, I hate for school to start. This means I can't stay at the lake house as much as I'd like. If any of my readers would like Goldman's position this summer now that he has to go back to his teaching occupation, just let me know. This is probably a less strenuous job. At least I hope so! He teaches Junior High students.
I'm going out to Margaret's and spend the day with her tomorrow. Rose is going to take me out there and spend part of the day with us. Ding may come get me. Maybe the three of us (or four if Shelly could join us) could have dinner together.
Sunday, August 07, 2011
Friday, August 05, 2011
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Hi, it's Sabrina here, Bebe to most of you "dear readers". Aunt Sue asked me to write about my dad's funeral for those who were unable to be there. Dad was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with a full military funeral on July 18. His grandsons were going to be the pall bearers but since he was retired and a decorated veteran he was given the priviledge of active duty Air Force men and women to be his pall bearers. I had never been to a military burial before and was deeply touched by how honorable it was and how much my dad deserved it. After they folded the flag and gave it to Mom we said a prayer and they played "Taps", fired 3 rifles and gave Mom the 3 spent shells, representing Duty, Honor and Country.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped us through this very trying time. We had visitors from as far away as Washington State, Idaho, Kansas, Oregon, North Carolina, and Sprinfield, MO. We had a wonderful dinner at Ding and Shelly's a few days after the wake, delicious food donated by so many of our great family members and friends for our "Celebration of Norman's Life" at Tubby Hall on the day after his wake, many flowers, cards and donations to charities in Dad's name. The number of people who came to the wake was incredible. I heard from a few people that there weren't even any parking places left in the lot at the funeral home. At the service on Friday, Aunt Rose said one of the most touching eulogies I have ever heard. Thank you Auntie from all of us Abbotts. Your message was perfect. Also, a special thanks to those who stayed with Mom - she so needed the company. Thank you Aunt Maudie, Sandi, Cyndi and Tammy from way out west and thank you Debbie, Joe and Sandy from Kansas. Also thanks Sally and Larry who came and stayed with her from Kansas. And thanks to all who prayed for Dad when he was in the hospital. As hard as all this is, we know he's in a much more beautiful place. Peace and God bless.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped us through this very trying time. We had visitors from as far away as Washington State, Idaho, Kansas, Oregon, North Carolina, and Sprinfield, MO. We had a wonderful dinner at Ding and Shelly's a few days after the wake, delicious food donated by so many of our great family members and friends for our "Celebration of Norman's Life" at Tubby Hall on the day after his wake, many flowers, cards and donations to charities in Dad's name. The number of people who came to the wake was incredible. I heard from a few people that there weren't even any parking places left in the lot at the funeral home. At the service on Friday, Aunt Rose said one of the most touching eulogies I have ever heard. Thank you Auntie from all of us Abbotts. Your message was perfect. Also, a special thanks to those who stayed with Mom - she so needed the company. Thank you Aunt Maudie, Sandi, Cyndi and Tammy from way out west and thank you Debbie, Joe and Sandy from Kansas. Also thanks Sally and Larry who came and stayed with her from Kansas. And thanks to all who prayed for Dad when he was in the hospital. As hard as all this is, we know he's in a much more beautiful place. Peace and God bless.
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
We had a great weekend this past weekend. Groves and Ding came down Friday evening. Shelly had planned on coming but had to go to a funeral with her mother. Goldman cooked a big brisket on Friday and we're still eating some of the leftovers. If he ever quits teaching, I'm sure he could find work as a chef. I dread getting on the scales when I get home.
Goldman's goal for the summer was the completion of his book and HE'S DONE IT. After several years of composition, research and interviews, the main portion is finished. There's still a lot of work to be done and now he's going over notes that Rachel Lynch (Mad Dog's sister-in-law) provided and stuff he's reading that he wrote when he first began the book. Uncle Pete said I should tell him to get on an early morning show to advertise it. Sadly enough, he doesn't get up in time.
Sandi called me Saturday to let us know she and Maudie had got home safely. Rose and Shirley got back from Sedona late Saturday. I guess it's a long drive from Sedona to Phoenix. Pete called with his weekly call. He had already talked to Joe and Margaret. Joe and David were in the process of installing a hot water heater. Joe, you should have just called a plumber and put the charges on Pete's credit card.
On Saturday last weekend, Eric and Julie Nichols and their two kids, Ryan and John, and Chris and Jane Crawford with their two, Kate and Nathan, came for dinner. The Nichols have a lake house fairly close and the Crawfords were staying with them so they all came by boat. They had been here before and the kids immediately wanted to go to the pool. Ding and Shelly had made enchiladas at home and Shelly sent them with Ding. That was our entree for dinner. Some of the kids ate brisket sandwiches and chips. The chips, especially for the kids, were an appetizer.
Ding and Groves had to leave Sunday. Ding had yard work to do but Groves stuck around because both Goldman and I thought Chase was coming Sunday evening and Groves has never met him. I called Chase but he didn't answer his cell phone. Then I called Leslie and didn't know where he was but texted him for me and he called and we had just misunderstood. He got here Monday morning but had to leave yesterday.
Chase is a professional photographer and though he said he would take some pictures while he was here and post them for me - HE DIDN'T DO IT.. There weren't enough guys here for a hot poker game so he's says he will be back fairly soon to take and post some pictures but ...I'm suspicious but I also love to see him come visit any time. Chase has a portion of his photographic work on the net at chaseheilman.com It's very interesting to look at.
Doug and Suzanne and the kids {Lukas and Josie} and one of Luke's friends are coming down this weekend. Suzanne had some sad news this week. Her stepdad died of pancreatic cancer. He had been ill for sometime. He and Suzanne's mother resided in Sequim, WA. The memorial service will be held on August 21 so they're going ahead with their weekend here. I'm glad they're coming and hope they will just relax and have a good time.
Goldman and I are going back to St. Louis tomorrow. I'm having dinner and playing Bingo with my old buddies at BJEC tomorrow evening. I have an appointment with my neurologist on Friday. I'll come back down Friday with Groves. Mad Dog just got back down and had dinner with us and thinks he can stay for the weekend.
This has been a long post, especially as slowly as I type. It's ben a great summer being here as much as I have. I just talked to Margaret and Sabrina and plan on spending a day with Margaret when I get back off my summer schedule.
Goldman's goal for the summer was the completion of his book and HE'S DONE IT. After several years of composition, research and interviews, the main portion is finished. There's still a lot of work to be done and now he's going over notes that Rachel Lynch (Mad Dog's sister-in-law) provided and stuff he's reading that he wrote when he first began the book. Uncle Pete said I should tell him to get on an early morning show to advertise it. Sadly enough, he doesn't get up in time.
Sandi called me Saturday to let us know she and Maudie had got home safely. Rose and Shirley got back from Sedona late Saturday. I guess it's a long drive from Sedona to Phoenix. Pete called with his weekly call. He had already talked to Joe and Margaret. Joe and David were in the process of installing a hot water heater. Joe, you should have just called a plumber and put the charges on Pete's credit card.
On Saturday last weekend, Eric and Julie Nichols and their two kids, Ryan and John, and Chris and Jane Crawford with their two, Kate and Nathan, came for dinner. The Nichols have a lake house fairly close and the Crawfords were staying with them so they all came by boat. They had been here before and the kids immediately wanted to go to the pool. Ding and Shelly had made enchiladas at home and Shelly sent them with Ding. That was our entree for dinner. Some of the kids ate brisket sandwiches and chips. The chips, especially for the kids, were an appetizer.
Ding and Groves had to leave Sunday. Ding had yard work to do but Groves stuck around because both Goldman and I thought Chase was coming Sunday evening and Groves has never met him. I called Chase but he didn't answer his cell phone. Then I called Leslie and didn't know where he was but texted him for me and he called and we had just misunderstood. He got here Monday morning but had to leave yesterday.
Chase is a professional photographer and though he said he would take some pictures while he was here and post them for me - HE DIDN'T DO IT.. There weren't enough guys here for a hot poker game so he's says he will be back fairly soon to take and post some pictures but ...I'm suspicious but I also love to see him come visit any time. Chase has a portion of his photographic work on the net at chaseheilman.com It's very interesting to look at.
Doug and Suzanne and the kids {Lukas and Josie} and one of Luke's friends are coming down this weekend. Suzanne had some sad news this week. Her stepdad died of pancreatic cancer. He had been ill for sometime. He and Suzanne's mother resided in Sequim, WA. The memorial service will be held on August 21 so they're going ahead with their weekend here. I'm glad they're coming and hope they will just relax and have a good time.
Goldman and I are going back to St. Louis tomorrow. I'm having dinner and playing Bingo with my old buddies at BJEC tomorrow evening. I have an appointment with my neurologist on Friday. I'll come back down Friday with Groves. Mad Dog just got back down and had dinner with us and thinks he can stay for the weekend.
This has been a long post, especially as slowly as I type. It's ben a great summer being here as much as I have. I just talked to Margaret and Sabrina and plan on spending a day with Margaret when I get back off my summer schedule.
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