I looked at my neighbor's back yard today. What an absolute mess!! I was sitting in my recliner and got a glimpse of movement out back. Yikes!! Two pigs and they have gotten bigger than last time I saw them.I have spread some grub killer over the yard. I'm wondering about hot stuff? They do sell a product to sprinkle on the lawn that has red pepper in it.Could I buy a bottle of cheap hot sauce and throw that all over the yard? I saw the trap today. It's 3 houses away from me.I also saw Dennis the other day and he says he hasn't got any of them yet with his bow and arrow. Laura said that Ron bought a bow with darts at the flea market. Wish he would come and get some practice.
I woke up this morning and had no leg pain. It's 9:00pm and I'm still ok.I have been putting Capsaicin ointment on my knees twice a day.The Dr. stopped my cholesterol medicine two weeks ago so between those two things I feel like a new person.I got a lot done today. I was nervous for awhile. What if I couldn't take care of this place?
I went to Palatka for Thanksgiving.Sue and Lester had it at their house. They had family from NY. Ron and Laura did the garbage can turkey.I didn't stay very long as I wanted to get home before dark.. I miss our traditional Holidays with relatives where we sit around and get caught up with everyone.Remember the year I took you to the abandoned Wilcox cemetery after our meal. There was a lot of snow on the ground then.Does anyone remember Mom, Aunt Edna and Grandma making candy. They would boil the sugar, water and flavoring and pour it onto a plate and stir and stir and stir until it became hard and then poured it onto waxed paper. I think that's how they did it. Aunt Edna always had her knitting with her.We never thought these days would end.
My friend Patti is in Caliifornia. She drove there to be there when her son came home from Iraq. Perhaps I have already said this. I am watching her plants for her. They are sitting in my garden tub. So far so good. I'm carefully watching one violet plant. I guess if it dies I'll have to get another- one you know like Bubbles.
And speaking of snakes I had one ready to come into my garage. It was really beautiful but I forgot the rhyme and I didn't look that closely to see the stripes. Was it a coral or the look alike? Did it come in or go out? went to shut the garage door and lost track of him. I now walk around the garage with a broom in my hand. My neighbor used to be in charge of the reptile house at the StatenIsland zoo.He came over and said if I see one to call him.He doesnt believe in killng snakes.I have to think about this!!!
Tomorrow (Tuesday) Don, Janice and I will go to Annette's and help her move more stuff to the new place. I can get quite a bit in my van.She has painted the rooms each a differnt color and quite vibrant. Kayla's room is bright yellow. She says it's a new beginning.
Sue and Lesterleave tomorrow for New York. They only have one Grandchild and want to be home for Christmas. hope the weather will be glad while they are there.
There are a couple of Birthdays this month. Janice on Dec. 7th, Chris on Dec. 17th and Ron on Dec. 21st.
Penn Traffic has filed Chapter 11. Chris will be done with them in Feb. It's sad. I think how hard Bill and Chris worked for that company.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
computer woes
I haven't seen any boar. I heard that Dennis was "zinging" them.
I was invited to go to Orange Park yesterday to Mike and Leslie's and go with them to the Jaguar/Bills.game. They have season tickets and had an extra one. The rain ended and it turned out to be a wonderful sunny day.There were a lot of empty seats as neither team is doing very well. A lot of Bill's fans were there to cheer their team. I thought it was a good and exciting game although the regulars said too many mistakes were made.My inner self really wanted the Bill's to win but not so.It doesn't really matter.For those of you that believe I blew a little pixie dust to the team and that's when they made the 98 yd touchdown. I decided to put it away and let things happen as they will.Two jets flew over at the beginning and Navy Seals parachuted onto the field at halftime. Also there were fireworks,cheerleaders and the mascot. Zach was home so I got to see him some especially at the tailgate party beforehand.He is doing well at UF.
I left there and made it home in time for the dance at the Elks.I had to take some Ibuprofan for my knees. I hope I'm not going to have knee problems like other members of this family.
Leslie got me caught up with her parents. Her Dad has been ill and lost about 100 pounds. He now weighs 180. He's in a rehab. nursing home. All the children will be in Melboune for Thanksgiving and he will come home for the day.Mike has to work. So much for the retail business.If you should want to send a card to Wallace:
Wallace Rowan
349 Waddell Rd.
Melbourne Fl. 32901
Today I will meet Don and Janice and Mr. Murray at the restaurant where Annette works. We do this every 1-2 weeks. Usually it's for breakfast.It's an enjoyable time.
I'm still looking for my jewelry.I can't find some that I thought I brought from NY
I had an e-mail about Obama's Health Care package. It listed many sections where the Govt. will have complete control. I am concerned at my age that I will be put out to pasture.Is it true that he and Congress will have their own separete package?
Ron will be 70 very soon.(Dec.21) I thought we should celebrate this occasion somehow. Reading his blog I don't know how to fit it in!!!!!!!!!!Let us know Ron.
It's supposed to get cooler now. Maybe I will stay home and get some things done.
I read in the Post Journal that the 10,000 Maniacs will open the Dec.4th Christmas and Holiday parade in Jamestown.
Heidi and Liza are to be commended for their sites and keeping us all up to date on the progress and pictures of their children. Wouldn't it be nice if all family members had the time to do this? I look forward to seeing this every day.
Is the first Thanksgiving 1565 when the Spanish settlers landed in St. Augustine Fl.?
We have always been told that we had 3 ancestors who were Pilgrims and came on the Mayflower.. Richard Warren, Francis and John Cook.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone.
I was invited to go to Orange Park yesterday to Mike and Leslie's and go with them to the Jaguar/Bills.game. They have season tickets and had an extra one. The rain ended and it turned out to be a wonderful sunny day.There were a lot of empty seats as neither team is doing very well. A lot of Bill's fans were there to cheer their team. I thought it was a good and exciting game although the regulars said too many mistakes were made.My inner self really wanted the Bill's to win but not so.It doesn't really matter.For those of you that believe I blew a little pixie dust to the team and that's when they made the 98 yd touchdown. I decided to put it away and let things happen as they will.Two jets flew over at the beginning and Navy Seals parachuted onto the field at halftime. Also there were fireworks,cheerleaders and the mascot. Zach was home so I got to see him some especially at the tailgate party beforehand.He is doing well at UF.
I left there and made it home in time for the dance at the Elks.I had to take some Ibuprofan for my knees. I hope I'm not going to have knee problems like other members of this family.
Leslie got me caught up with her parents. Her Dad has been ill and lost about 100 pounds. He now weighs 180. He's in a rehab. nursing home. All the children will be in Melboune for Thanksgiving and he will come home for the day.Mike has to work. So much for the retail business.If you should want to send a card to Wallace:
Wallace Rowan
349 Waddell Rd.
Melbourne Fl. 32901
Today I will meet Don and Janice and Mr. Murray at the restaurant where Annette works. We do this every 1-2 weeks. Usually it's for breakfast.It's an enjoyable time.
I'm still looking for my jewelry.I can't find some that I thought I brought from NY
I had an e-mail about Obama's Health Care package. It listed many sections where the Govt. will have complete control. I am concerned at my age that I will be put out to pasture.Is it true that he and Congress will have their own separete package?
Ron will be 70 very soon.(Dec.21) I thought we should celebrate this occasion somehow. Reading his blog I don't know how to fit it in!!!!!!!!!!Let us know Ron.
It's supposed to get cooler now. Maybe I will stay home and get some things done.
I read in the Post Journal that the 10,000 Maniacs will open the Dec.4th Christmas and Holiday parade in Jamestown.
Heidi and Liza are to be commended for their sites and keeping us all up to date on the progress and pictures of their children. Wouldn't it be nice if all family members had the time to do this? I look forward to seeing this every day.
Is the first Thanksgiving 1565 when the Spanish settlers landed in St. Augustine Fl.?
We have always been told that we had 3 ancestors who were Pilgrims and came on the Mayflower.. Richard Warren, Francis and John Cook.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
IT'S 11 AM AND THE WORLD LOOKS BETTER
I called Kathy in the office and asked her to come to my house. I wanted her to see how close the pigs are to my home.She said "what do you want me to do". Of course the answer was "get rid of the pigs." She left and saw Dennis from A to Z improvements and remembered that he shot with a bow and arrow. He came over and said he would take care of this situation. He spread food out in the woods so the animals shouldn't come in our yards. He will put up a stance behind my house and do a little Boar hunting.He said it should be taken care of by the end of this weekend. He's doing this just for the meat. He said he took out 3 last year that weighed 300 #.You can't shoot a gun but you can use a bow and arrow.
I almost hired Dennis when I bought the house to do the trimming, power washing etc.but decided to keep Tony who knows the house. Now I've made the decision to have Dennis do the work for me. He's been doing work for people since the Park opened.I like him and trust him. So this situation that has been dragging on for 6 weeks should come to an end shortly.Such a simple solution.I guess his family will be eating pork for Thanksgiving.Kathy tells me that the sod will all be replaced that is damaged. Suddenly I feel better. They probably won't do the very back part because they only do 100 ft from the curb.
I had hoped some good would come of this situation and it has. I decided I had to take a stand and not be mealy mouthed.You know nice but stern.
My neighbor came over when Dennis was here. She's a lovely lady and also a widow. She doesn't go to clubhouse functions because the people are clicky.I'm going to make sure I invite her when I go to anything and try to be her friend.She's an older woman named Thelma.When she went home she told me I had made her day.
PS Dennis said Swine flu is not related tothe Wild Boar. I just made some bluberry muffins. My friend John Scroxton from Bemus Pt.had hip replacement surgery so will take some to him and also take a couple to Kathy. John and Barb have had a home here for 10 yrs. I also thought I could have Loretta come down. She's good with a bow and arrow.
I almost hired Dennis when I bought the house to do the trimming, power washing etc.but decided to keep Tony who knows the house. Now I've made the decision to have Dennis do the work for me. He's been doing work for people since the Park opened.I like him and trust him. So this situation that has been dragging on for 6 weeks should come to an end shortly.Such a simple solution.I guess his family will be eating pork for Thanksgiving.Kathy tells me that the sod will all be replaced that is damaged. Suddenly I feel better. They probably won't do the very back part because they only do 100 ft from the curb.
I had hoped some good would come of this situation and it has. I decided I had to take a stand and not be mealy mouthed.You know nice but stern.
My neighbor came over when Dennis was here. She's a lovely lady and also a widow. She doesn't go to clubhouse functions because the people are clicky.I'm going to make sure I invite her when I go to anything and try to be her friend.She's an older woman named Thelma.When she went home she told me I had made her day.
PS Dennis said Swine flu is not related tothe Wild Boar. I just made some bluberry muffins. My friend John Scroxton from Bemus Pt.had hip replacement surgery so will take some to him and also take a couple to Kathy. John and Barb have had a home here for 10 yrs. I also thought I could have Loretta come down. She's good with a bow and arrow.
Swine
I woke up at 4 am so thought I'd have a look around. The pigs have been here and are only a foot from my concrete slab in the back. Since I'm up I went to the computer to look up wild boar. I am reading that swines are the perfect carriers of disease that can be spread to humans.Is this the swine flu? How concerned should I be? My BP is already up. (Dr. visit on Mon.) I guess I shouldn't even go out back.The office doesn't seem to want to do anything to help me. I've called animal control twice and they haven't returned my calls.I guess I'll find the police dept. and see if they wil help me.My back yard is slowly turning into a mud field.Everyone says to stay away from these animals.They are mean and dangerous. But it's okay if they come this close to me.My paradise is really not anymore.This will pass in time but for now it's really stressing me out.I'm going back to bed. Hopefully I can get a couple more hours of sleep.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time slips away
I think of things to write and then don't take the time to do it. I'm finally feeling like I'm kind of settled in. My house looks good but the yard is a mess. I've told some of you that some of us have been invaded by wild boars. They have dug up the back yard and it looks like Grandpa Holcombs cow pasture.My neighbor told me when I came back so this has been going on for at least 6 weeks. I have seen the critters twice. There are six of them, four black and two tan.I guess they are the babies but they are quite large. Everyone says to stay away from them as they are
mean. Besides there is a Momma probably not far away. I was working so hard on that back area and was planning to put some flower baskets etc. there. It is such a pretty view from my sun room.I should say it used to be such a pretty view from my sun room. My concern is that they are now up to four feet from the house digging for acorns or grubs or whatever they dig for..I have complained to the office numerous times and have written a complaint twice. They try to take care of from within and don't hire professional trappers.I have talked with the Association president. You are not allowed to shoot a gun within the county limits. I have had some offers from friends but don't want them to get arrested.My Internet friend wrote this poem for me:
Norma's 6 piggies are now in town
plush grass dug and trampled all around
Shoot em, shock em, chase em away
Just make the ornery critters go away
I don't get to the pool as often as I want to but when I do I love it.The weather has been beautiful.I still go to the Singles dances on Sunday and Wednesday night. We have a lot of fun.
My friend Patti left today for a trip to California. She will be gone until after Christmas. Her son is home from Iraq and she will spend Thanksgiving and Christmas there with her family. I will miss her. She and I decided to go see live theatre so we went to Bunnell for the Rocky Horrow show. We didn't know the story but soon found out!!!!!
I received some disturbing news today from my friend Bob. The Evans roller rink in Jamestown is being sold to Mr.Salvage.The last night to skate is November 30th.It's sad but the crowd is older and getting smaller and could not support the rink.
What will I do for entertainment in Jamestown now?
I brought the picture of our Great-grandparents from Germany with me. Today I painted
the frame gold, cleaned the glass and hung it in my office. It looks very nice.The glass is oval and raised so I had to be very careful.
Wednesday I'm going to a domino playing party. I went to the first one with Patti and now have been invited to go again. They are lovely women and bring delicious goodies to eat and then they play dominoes.After that I'll go to the Singles dance where we have election of new officers and a pot luck dinner and then dancing.
I love to look at Heidi and Liza's blogs. It's like watching the little ones grow up before your eyes. Annette's children are getting big. Can you believe Kayla is already 17.I see Remy a lot.He has such beautiful blue eyes.He's in for a big surprise when his little sister gets here.
I had an e-mail about reminders in life. I'll just write a few:
Life is too short to waste time hating anyone
Cry with someone. it's more healing than crying alone
Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about
Everything can change in a blink of an eye.But don't worry:God never blinks
Take a deep breath. It calms the mine.
Get outside everyday Miracles are waiting everywhere.
Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
The best is yet to come.
Jane had trouble with her AC and the repairmman said it looked like someone had tried to get the copper wires. Now there's a double homicide on Alamanda (2 men)near her and the younger man was thought to be stealing copper. It was probably him. This is bizarre.
I'm going to check the blogs and facebook and then retire for the eveningIt will be a busy day tomorrow.
mean. Besides there is a Momma probably not far away. I was working so hard on that back area and was planning to put some flower baskets etc. there. It is such a pretty view from my sun room.I should say it used to be such a pretty view from my sun room. My concern is that they are now up to four feet from the house digging for acorns or grubs or whatever they dig for..I have complained to the office numerous times and have written a complaint twice. They try to take care of from within and don't hire professional trappers.I have talked with the Association president. You are not allowed to shoot a gun within the county limits. I have had some offers from friends but don't want them to get arrested.My Internet friend wrote this poem for me:
Norma's 6 piggies are now in town
plush grass dug and trampled all around
Shoot em, shock em, chase em away
Just make the ornery critters go away
I don't get to the pool as often as I want to but when I do I love it.The weather has been beautiful.I still go to the Singles dances on Sunday and Wednesday night. We have a lot of fun.
My friend Patti left today for a trip to California. She will be gone until after Christmas. Her son is home from Iraq and she will spend Thanksgiving and Christmas there with her family. I will miss her. She and I decided to go see live theatre so we went to Bunnell for the Rocky Horrow show. We didn't know the story but soon found out!!!!!
I received some disturbing news today from my friend Bob. The Evans roller rink in Jamestown is being sold to Mr.Salvage.The last night to skate is November 30th.It's sad but the crowd is older and getting smaller and could not support the rink.
What will I do for entertainment in Jamestown now?
I brought the picture of our Great-grandparents from Germany with me. Today I painted
the frame gold, cleaned the glass and hung it in my office. It looks very nice.The glass is oval and raised so I had to be very careful.
Wednesday I'm going to a domino playing party. I went to the first one with Patti and now have been invited to go again. They are lovely women and bring delicious goodies to eat and then they play dominoes.After that I'll go to the Singles dance where we have election of new officers and a pot luck dinner and then dancing.
I love to look at Heidi and Liza's blogs. It's like watching the little ones grow up before your eyes. Annette's children are getting big. Can you believe Kayla is already 17.I see Remy a lot.He has such beautiful blue eyes.He's in for a big surprise when his little sister gets here.
I had an e-mail about reminders in life. I'll just write a few:
Life is too short to waste time hating anyone
Cry with someone. it's more healing than crying alone
Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about
Everything can change in a blink of an eye.But don't worry:God never blinks
Take a deep breath. It calms the mine.
Get outside everyday Miracles are waiting everywhere.
Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
The best is yet to come.
Jane had trouble with her AC and the repairmman said it looked like someone had tried to get the copper wires. Now there's a double homicide on Alamanda (2 men)near her and the younger man was thought to be stealing copper. It was probably him. This is bizarre.
I'm going to check the blogs and facebook and then retire for the eveningIt will be a busy day tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
A new day
It's a beautiful day, not as hot as it has been.I'm going to a seminar today with Jane at the Bonefish Grill. They present some financial stuff and one gets a free lunch. I always learn something at these things and I've never been to Bonefish Grill so it should be an interesting day.Monday and Wednesday we have an AARP driving class.We get 10% off some of our car insurance.
The antique roadshow is at the LaQuinta Inn in Daytona so I have packed up some old dolls and if time will take them there after the seminar and see if I can get some appraisals. I suspect the place will be packed with people and it will be in vain but who knows.Tonight I will go with Patti to the Palatka dance. They have a pot luck dinner before the dance and always live music.
Wednesday will be the AARP class. Then Our Community hosts a party at the clubhouse. It's Hollywood night. They serve a beautiful meal and have an open bar, gambling, prizes and this year dancers from Arthur Murray. After that I'll go to our Wednesday night Singles Dance in Ormond.
Jon Campbell came and checked my disposal etc. He says they put very cheap ones in and they don't last. He took a screwdriver and tapped the unit a few times and it's working. He put my kitchen cupboard back on.He says I need a new sink faucet as I have very little pressure when the hot water is one. Ron,Laura, Lester and Sue came here Sun pm. Lester worked on my printer and Ron drove my van trying to find the other noise that I've been hearing.They think it's just the road noise.I'm gradually getting things taken care of thanks to family and friends.After that we met Don and Janice at Alfies for another fish dinner.A swimmer died on Saturday caught in a rip tide and it happened across the street from Alfies.I hate to hear that.
Janice and I changed our routine and instead of going saleing (garage)on Friday we went on Saturday. It's always a fun day. Laura is telling us about a couple of sales that go for over 5o miles. One is along AIA in St. Augustine.
Y MISSING PEARL
Many years ago Mike, Leslie and I went to Whitey's Fish Camp for dinner. This is in Orange Park.I thought I broke my tooth when I bit into the oyster but it was a little baby pearl. I kept this pearl for many years---just because--- and then it disappeared. I saw something on the floor yesterday near my jewelry chest and lo and behold it was my little pearl.I guess I had it the whole time and just forgot where I put it.
The antique roadshow is at the LaQuinta Inn in Daytona so I have packed up some old dolls and if time will take them there after the seminar and see if I can get some appraisals. I suspect the place will be packed with people and it will be in vain but who knows.Tonight I will go with Patti to the Palatka dance. They have a pot luck dinner before the dance and always live music.
Wednesday will be the AARP class. Then Our Community hosts a party at the clubhouse. It's Hollywood night. They serve a beautiful meal and have an open bar, gambling, prizes and this year dancers from Arthur Murray. After that I'll go to our Wednesday night Singles Dance in Ormond.
Jon Campbell came and checked my disposal etc. He says they put very cheap ones in and they don't last. He took a screwdriver and tapped the unit a few times and it's working. He put my kitchen cupboard back on.He says I need a new sink faucet as I have very little pressure when the hot water is one. Ron,Laura, Lester and Sue came here Sun pm. Lester worked on my printer and Ron drove my van trying to find the other noise that I've been hearing.They think it's just the road noise.I'm gradually getting things taken care of thanks to family and friends.After that we met Don and Janice at Alfies for another fish dinner.A swimmer died on Saturday caught in a rip tide and it happened across the street from Alfies.I hate to hear that.
Janice and I changed our routine and instead of going saleing (garage)on Friday we went on Saturday. It's always a fun day. Laura is telling us about a couple of sales that go for over 5o miles. One is along AIA in St. Augustine.
Y MISSING PEARL
Many years ago Mike, Leslie and I went to Whitey's Fish Camp for dinner. This is in Orange Park.I thought I broke my tooth when I bit into the oyster but it was a little baby pearl. I kept this pearl for many years---just because--- and then it disappeared. I saw something on the floor yesterday near my jewelry chest and lo and behold it was my little pearl.I guess I had it the whole time and just forgot where I put it.
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