How Was It?

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. I know we did. But no snow. Still. And none in the forecast. Lucky I don't ski anymore. But I still miss it. Guess I could move to Denver......
Anyhow, the holiday was terrific, and we had everyone over. We got lots of nice stuff, and I think all the grandkids enjoyed their gifts. I feel bad that we didn't get Bud and Dusty anything for Christmas, but they really don't play with anything. They just like to cuddle with mom and dad.
Busy day today, but I'm getting all my year end stuff finished, and should have time to relax soon. Worky-poo tomorrow, and then 2 days off. Actually 3, It's New Year's Eve, isn't it? Lordy.
So, catch ya soon peeps.

I think I hear Santa...

I started tracking Santa on NORAD, but he's still over in the Pacific Ocean area. I'm keeping my computer on the site, so by this evening I'll have a better idea where the jolly old elf is. We'll be seeing everyone this Christmas, but 1/2 of them on Christmas day, and the other 1/2 the day after. I can't wait to see the little ones, they make Christmas so special. No sign of snow; in fact, it's a bit humid and mucky this morning. I'm sweating. But what's new. I think I'm the only one who wears a tank top at Christmas. Will "the change" ever be over for me??

We usually go to a Christmas movie, but none of them look good this year, so I guess that's out. There are probably 6 "Christmas" movies, and it's a sad commentary that they look either boring or are just cartoons. It's tough to be a boomer, I guess.

So....I wish you all a great Christmas; I may be too busy the next few days to get on line. I usually work Mondays, so I should work Tuesday, but I'm taking if off, and then just working Wednesday and Friday. Sure wish I could retire. The daily grind is grinding me down. But that's another story, the next few days it is CHRISTMAS. Have a merry one.

Whoopers

I'm using a pic of a couple of my birds in honor of Operation Migration 2006. The Whooping Cranes have finally crossed the finish line! They have landed safely at the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, after 76 days of migration, 22 of which were fly days, and 1234 miles. I am a sponsor of this program, and have been interested in Operation Migration ever since seeing the movie "Fly Away Home". I'm really happy they made it by Christmas; that is a good present for me. This is really a beautiful and worthwhile project. If I ever win the lottery, I'll be a big supporter of Operation Migration.

We are ready for Christmas here. I just wish it would snow. It was 54 degrees today, a bit too warm to snow. Three more days till Christmas, there's always hope. More later, I have a couple more presents to wrap, and some tidying up to do. Night, all...........

Finally Saturday.....

I'm going through what few pictures I have uploaded from my digital camera, and ran across this one of Jessica. She's got a guitar in front of her, but I have no idea why. It looks almost as big as she is. Hmmmm, I'll have to ask her about it. Jess has a twin brother, Jared, who was featured with his cousin Logan in an earlier post. I still have 4 more grandkids who haven't been featured on my blog yet, and I'll get to them as soon as possible. But here's the count: Kayla (15) Kelcie (13) Trent (10) Jared and Jessica (8) Logan (6) Jamie (4)

Travis (2). Spaced out nicely. And Kayla has her learners permit and is driving. Heavens. Time flies. We love 'em to pieces.

Miss Jean is doing pretty good. We are going to lunch Tuesday, our first trip to somewhere other than a doctors office since her surgery. Her treat.

I finally found time for a haircut yesterday. Marco and I are going to see Cats and have dinner downtown Sunday, thanks to my kids. So I wanted to look a little more presentable. He got a haircut too, so we're good to go. Also, he golfed yesterday. And it's supposed to be in the 60's today. Ho ho ho.

I have no serious thoughts for the day. I hope they find those hikers out on Mt. Hood. I think they're crazy to do what they do, but I hope for the best. I've been cruising JibJab.com lately, and it's immensly entertaining. If you get a chance, log on to it, and search for "Priceless Date". Too funny. I am starting a New Years Resolution list. I haven't done so for years, but I really need to.

On that note, I'm about done for the day.

You be careful, Columbus.....

Time Is Flyin'

Here's a picture of Logan and Jared from last Christmas. Aren't they just the cutest???

We hope we'll have a good Christmas this year. Things are going so-so. Miss Jean is having some bad days, and I had to spend most of the day with her yesterday. I've only worked 3 days in the past 3 weeks, and the tension is mounting at work. Marco and I are remodeling the house, even tho' it's almost Christmas. We probably won't have much company, so we're doing it while Marco is slow with his working. We've only been there 51/2 years, but they make houses so cheap these days, that a lot of stuff needs attending to. It is fabulous outside. Marco worked with the front door open yesterday. I think it's going to be in the mid-60's today. Our koi don't know what to think of all this. They are usually asleep for the winter by now.

I'd love to know the anonymous peeps who commented on my birthday blog. I'd consider a spanking :-) and I'm glad my good friends or relatives are keeping my age under their hats. I'm getting older than dirt. Bummer. But I love trying to figure out who's commenting.

Anyhow, we're busy as bees, so my blogging is very slow. Maybe more later in the week. Wish I had some interesting news to comment on.

Happy Birthday to me :-(

Yikes. How did another birthday creep up on me so soon??

I'm not even mentioning how old I am, because I'm older than dirt. My kids and grandkids just left, and that of course makes me totally happy. They gave me (and Marco) tickets to see the Broadway production of Cats, and dinner at any Cameron Mitchell restaurant. On the 17th of this month. Loved it!! Marco and I will absolutely enjoy a night out, and I love my kids for being so thoughtful. Marco and I are just going up to Cap City Diner in Gahanna for dinner. Something restful and yummy. This week with Grandma in the hospital has been a long one. She was discharged at 8:30 last night. How's that for a crazy discharge time. Although one time Marco was discharged a little after midnight, and I had to go spring him. Actually, it's easier at that time. Getting discharged along with the masses during morning hours can take forever. Anyhow, it's over now and hopefully, everything will be okay. Grandma is looking pretty good, and feeling so-so.

I was looking at the picture there of me, and that's Brad behind my hands. I don't know what that is he has in front of him. And I don't know where we are for dinner. It must be summer, as I'm wearing something sleeveless. Well......I've been known to wear something sleeveless in cool weather too, as I'm always hot. I guess the picture will always be a mystery. And it's not even that old. Maybe last year or possibly the year before that. Mmmmmm.........

Well, I'm almost birthday-ed out. I think I need to take a little 15 minute nap before we head out for dinner. If anyone realizes how old I am, please keep the secret.

Busy day

Yesterday's weather was nasty over much of the country. All we had was wind, and just a mist of precipitation. Much of the country had snow. Since we didn't, I just threw in a picture from last year that contains snow. I took it from the car. It's the bridge over Blacklick Creek on Brice Road, near Countryview. Very pretty. I'm sure there will be some of this in store for us later.

Mom was hoping to come home today, but they want to keep her till Monday morning so they can monitor her heart medication, which they took her off of before her surgery. She had one episode of arrythmia on Wednesday, so they got her back on meds right away, but I think with her age and all, they want to really have her supervised pretty good. When they asked her if she lived alone, she said yes, and they noted that. It's actually the truth. Just because we live next door and will be with her for as long as she needs us.....well, that's our business. She feels good from the surgery standpoint. She's unhooked from everything. A physical therapist came down and took her for a walk, because therapy is pretty standard with an 85 year old patient. (Who lives alone.) But he said she was doing great, and certainly didn't need any therapy. So I'm thinking and hoping everything is going to go well. Marco and I have been decorating her house, inside and out. The wind blew some of the lights off one of her trees, and we had to do repairs, but it's looking good. All we need is some snow.....

Today I have to hit a bunch of stores, and also attend to my house and my laundry. But on my way to store #1, I'm stopping at Starbucks (an occasional treat only) for a cup of something wonderful. Yikes, I also need to do my Christmas cards. Mmmmmm. Guess I'd better put my boogie shoes on and get out of here.