I’m an Okie gal’s Weblog

I wasn’t online much yesterday as I kept having problems with my broadband. No pages would load fully and it kept disconnecting so I just quit messing with it. Today it seems better. I took some photos yesterday of P.L. and Petey and thought I’d share a few with you today. The first is of the two of them playing together inside, then the two of them outside and last of Petey exploring the what I call the hole. It was where we tried to put the base for a big tv antenna that an uncle gave us, but rock kept us from finishing it up.

I met with a former co-worker for lunch yesterday actually there were suppose to be three of us, but one was called in to work. The other I hadn’t seen for several years and we had the nicest talk, catching up with each other. We exchange emails and phone numbers in hopes to keep in better touch. Emily came on her lunch hour and had her lunch with us. So it was a nice afternoon out for me. When I got home that is when I took the camera outside and got the pictures of P.L. and Petey. They love being outside. If it weren’t so windy I’d probably sit out longer, but the days are really mild most of the time and I usually get a bit chilled and after about 20 minutes am ready to come back in. Yesterday though it got up into the 80’s and the wind was really calm for a change. Of course the humidity was horrible.

Well Marissa was voted off DWTS last night. I knew she was going as the other 3 were more popular. I was sad to see her go, but so glad that the fans kept her in through the semi finals. I suspect that Kristi will win it, she is very popular with the fans and a good dancer. My vote though goes to Cristain (sp?) The rest of the evening I just did a few chores and then went to bed. This next week Emily and Michael will be heading out to go on their cruise with Michaels sister, brother and their spouses. We’ll have Preston from either Sat. or Sunday until Wednesday and then he’ll go and stay with his other Nana till they return the following Sat. This will be the first long separation for Preston from mom and dad, but since he is staying with us and his other Nana I believe he’ll make it ok. I’m sure he’ll cry some missing mommy, but I usually can calm him quickly with lots of cuddling and love. *smiles* At least I hope so. Emily of course is not happy about being gone from him this long, but I told her he’d be fine and to enjoy the trip. She is not that crazy about the ocean or doing a cruise and looks more forward to next year when she plans to take Preston and they go to the mountains for their vacation and camp. That is more her style for sure. lol..

I missed out on the Ten on Tuesday yesterday so thought I’d post it today.

10 Things You’re Really Good At

1. crocheting
2. counted cross stitching
3. cutting my own hair
4. spoiling my puppies
5. being loyal
6. being a Grammie
7. forgetting important dates, like birthdays, I’m always late
8. cooking gooloush, lol
9. giving directions, when we travel
10. Floating, I simply can’t sink! lol..

Not much else to chatter about. I owe tons of visits so will plan on spending the afternoon catching up with everyone. Till next time….

Joy is not happiness so
much as gladness;
it is the ecstasy of eternity
in a soul that has made
peace with God.

~ Author Unknown ~

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day. Mine was nice. Cliff called and I’ll see him this week. Then Emily, Michael and Preston came out for a bit. We went out to eat after JD got off work and with a bit of daylight left we stopped by a really nice kid’s play park built by the city and with lots of donations. It’s really a cool playground. I’ll have to remember my camera when we go again. Preston played till it was time to go. Getting home I’d be recording the shows I didn’t want to miss. I did watch the final reunion hour of Suvivor and will watch the rest today. After JD went to bed I then watched the Extreme Makeover - Home edition, which was very good as always. Then I watched and recorded the second episode of “Cranford” It was nice to be able to go out and still not miss the shows I wanted to see. I even recorded JD’s tractor show so he could watch it when we got home. *smiles*

Today begins another week. Where does time fly? So much tragedy in the news. That earthquake in China was so bad, plus the valcano which errupted in Peru, what an amazing site! Then we had some tornado’s in northeaster Oklahoma which were bad. One little town, which we have traveled through, Pincher, was totally wiped out. It was dying anyway due to lead exposure so not much was there. What was sad is that last I heard 4 lives were lost. Listening to the weather they mentioned that this was a very unusual tornado season, not so much in the number’s but where they were hitting. They’ve really hit some large populated areas. That is so true. Mostly tornado’s have gone through less populated areas and not so much damage or lives were lost. And now look, like even that valcano which came alive after being dormant for I believe they said 9,000 years! That to me is so awesome. What else does the Earth have in store for us all?

I just got an email telling me also that Dottie Rambo was killed in a bus accident on way to a performance! I’ve known for a long time that she truly suffered with a lot of pain, but with God’s grace she still kept writing those wonderful songs and performed. She will be missed by the Christian community, her family, loved ones, friends and all her fans. I love Christian Gospel music and have enjoyed having the Gospel Channel on directv. There I can enjoy some really God inspired music.

I was playing Bingo at facebook while working on this post and won 3 times. That is so rare for me. lol.. Maybe my bingo luck has changed a bit. Not much else to chatter about. I saw a comment come through from my friend Debbie, who hasn’t posted in quite a while. It’s great to see her back. My friend Herb came up with my 5 N word sentence for friday’s feast for me. “Nice Nancze Never Needs Needling.” *smiles* Thanks Herb, always love seeing you visit! Till next time….

They are all in the lily-bed
cuddled close together–
Purple, yellow-cap,
and baby blue;
How they ever got there you
must ask the April weather,
The morning and the
evening winds, the sunshine
and the dew.

~ Ellen M. Hutchinson ~

Another week is almost over, time is an odd thing. Sometimes it seems to pass by very quickly and other times it seems to just drag by. It is going to be a sunny and warm day. I had the dogs out a bit ago and though the grass was still wet, it was getting hot to sit in the sun. I saw this theme and thought it went perfectly as we are in the mowing part of the year. The grass is tall and with all the rain, it seems we can’t keep up to keep it cut. Yet before summer is over the yard will be all dried out and yellowish. It never stays green after summer get’s into full gear. But the header reminded me of our yard at the moment. lol.. In fact it needs mowing again.

Being friday it’s my favorite meme’s day. Also Jenna Bush’s wedding is coming up soon. She has been successful in keeping it private so far. I love the way the media has to almost make something out of nothing concerning the special day. lol. I watched Survivor last night and it’s going to be an all girls final this sunday. They really did a job on the last standing man. lol. Well I say he deserved it, knowing the game and thinking he could trust anyone. Sunday will be a day I put the DVR to work. I like to watch Extreme makeover - Home edition, then the 3 hour Survivor is on and also the second episode of Cranford! Luckily the timing is good so that two will be taping at the same time, but not more than two overlap. Makeover ends then Cranford starts. Also have to get JD’s tractor show on there somehow. lol. I sure hope I don’t miss out on any of it.

Nothing else exciting going on. JD is off again today and is doing some things around here. He is working on fixing up a grill for us to use. We had three, each with something wrong, but he is going to use them all to get one good one working, lol.. I myself am not crazy about gas grill’s. I prefer charcoal grilling as it taste more like the food was cooked on an outdoor grill. If you use a gas one as far as I’m concern you might as well of just cooked it inside. Well am going to do my meme’s and then make my visits. I hope you all have a wonderful day and week-end.

Friday Feast 190

Appetizer

When someone smiles at you, do you smile back? -yes, I don’t understand when someone doesn’t. It would seem to me that they aren’t very friendly, but it’s not a true indicator. All I know is I acknowlege a smile and like it when someone acknowledges mine.

Soup

Describe the flooring in your home. Do you have carpet, hardwood, vinyl, a mix? -To old and worn out carpeting which I would love to change or get rid of, but simply can’t afford to. Maybe someday

Salad

Write a sentence with only 5 words, but all of the words have to start with the first letter of your first name. - I can’t think of 5 (N) words that would form a sentence. lol..

Main Course

Do you know anyone whose life has been touched by adoption? -Yes, I no several people who have adopted, a dear friend, a brother and sister in law for a couple I can think of.

Dessert

Name 2 blue things. Water and Blue Sapphire gem

Friday Fun

1. What is the most important thing you mom taught you about life? -Not to get so stressed out about things and take time to enjoy your life.
2. TV moms, who is your favorite? Roseanne Conner of Roseanne, Claire Huxtable of The Cosby Show, Marion Cunningham of Happy Days? Another? -Donna Reed of the “Donna Reed Show” I know that dates me. lol
3. What is the best thing about being a mom? The worst? -The love you give back and forth with your children is the best. The worst, When they reach that certain age when they believe they have the answer’s and don’t listen to your guidance.
4. What are you doing on Mother’s Day? -JD will be working, so I’ll be here at home. I have no idea if I’ll see either Cliff or Emily, but I suspect they will call. They always do.

Saturday Special

A creative adventure XIII…..

1. Walking along a wooded side road, I see the cabin ahead. I approach the cabin and on the rocking chair by the door I spot a key that looks like it fits the door lock. I unlock and open the door slowly and holler out, “Is anyone home?”. With no answer I decide to go on in and check the place out.
2. In the cabin by a window there is a window seat chest. Walking over to the chest, I slowly open it and find a beautiful crocheted and tatted shawl in a lovely pale blue. I can’t resist and pick it up to try it on.
3. I suddenly hear a noise coming from the outside, and quickly close the chest and as the person enters the cabin, he says “Aha! I see you found your mother’s day surprise. What do you think of it?”
4. Laughing I leave the cabin along with my wonderful husband and beautiful new shawl and thinking to myself He couldn’t of gotten me a better gift even if I had thought of it!

Till next time…..

For God is sheer beauty
all generous in love,
loyal always and ever.

~ Psalm 100:5 ~

Not much to post today. We had rain off and on all day yesterday and at times the wind gust were awful and the raindrops huge. I never saw any lightening, which was good. I did a lot of email yesterday and just never got around to a post. Besides the days are pretty much the same so not a lot to tell. The potty training with Petey is not going well. Right now he is tugging at my dress and playing with it while I type. I just am not fast enough to catch him with this bum knee. Hopefully when he gets a bit older and can control his bladder more it will go better. I sure hope it get’s done and he’s trained before the cold and winter returns. lol.

JD is off today. I slept till almost noon. He is off running his errands. I talked to his cousin Eddie who has the feed store and found out my doctor, who is in Iraq won’t be back till the at least the middle of June and possibly not till July. That is not good news to me, but I am proud of what he is doing. I’ll just be thrilled when he returns home. I have a routine appointment with Dr. Hamilton this month to do my blood sugar check. I know I haven’t lost, which is not good. I may talk with him about the knee surgery. I know that until it get’s fixed my mobility will always be poor and exercise not doable.

Well I can’t believe that Hillary is still going. They say Obama has the nomination. Hillary is not a quitter, but I don’t think there is any reason right now for her to keep wasting money and going on. She is even losing some delegates from what I have heard. I guess like other’s I’ll just wait and see, but JD is sure that she plans to run again in 4 years as the Clinton’s want the white house back badly. I don’t have much of an opinion on that. I will be voting for McCain. I just don’t trust Obama. He is nice, pleasant, a good speaker, but not clear on many things and I question the people he surrounds himself with. I know many like him, but I just can’t bring myself to trust the kind of change he wants.

Think I’ll do my Booking through Thursday meme as it’s been awhile.

Question - Writing guides, grammar books, punctuation how-tos . . . do you read them? Not read them? How many writing books, grammar books, dictionaries–if any–do you have in your library? -I rarely read them, and don’t have any, but think it might be a good thing to have some. Well I do have dictionaries, but mostly go online instead as it’s faster and more convenient. I would like to read some books on writing, but to me writing is a lot of natural talent and ability. Some people have it and some don’t. I feel I don’t, in fact sometimes I wish I had a much better imagination than I do have. I know I often read things and think, wow wish I could of said that, or I’ll feel the writer has stated just exactly how I feel and think. I really enjoy how some people can take a very simple thing and get a humours story out of it. Anyway I do love to read, but just don’t feel that I have the talent to write.

Till next time……

Take out the weeds
from some wild spot,
Remove each stone that shows,
Plant seeds of friendship
good and deep,
and tend the plant that grows.

~ Mary Freeman Startzman ~

Meet Petey. This is the newest member of the family given to me by Cliff and Valarie April 30th. He is about 7 weeks old and is a red short-haired dauschund (doxie). I had expressed once in awhile about having another doxie and Val found this one. I was sure that P.L. could use a friend. *smiles* As all puppies he is a live wire, playing alot, then sleeping alot and poopin and peeing a lot, lol… We are trying to potty train, but with my bad knee I have difficulty getting to him fast enough to get him outside. I take him and P.L. out about every 2 hours and let them stay and play for 20 to 30 minutes in hopes that he will get the idea of another reason he will be going outside. So far it’s been more miss than hit. Luckily he is small and the messes are not hard to clean up. I do hope it get’s better, if not I’m not sure I can keep him. Again he and P.L. get along really well. They are always playing together which is good as then I can keep a better eye on him. Here is a picture of them playing. P.L. is very gentle and the pup very aggressive, lol

He likes for me to hold him fairly often and we play a bit too.

He will I believe keep me busy for awhile. Today I need to go and get a few groceries. JD is working the evening shift. Other wise nothing else is on the agenda except hopefully to get a bit of house cleaning done. At least as much as I can physically feel up to doing. We had thunder and lightening storms last night so shut the computer down. I didn’t see Dancing with the Stars either, but plan to watch tonight. Of course will be keeping an eye on how the primaries in Indiana and North Carolina went also. I have never heard of Myanmar in Burma, but I will pray for the people as a devasting Cyclone hit there. I would gather a cyclone is a lot like our tornado’s, probably stronger, but am not sure.

Not much else to chat about. Thought I’d do the Ten on Tuesday meme today.

May 6th - 10 Places You’d Love to Travel To (That You Haven’t Gone to Yet)

1. Maine to visit my friend Connie and see the east coast
2. NY state where my friend Toni lives. To see more of the eastern U.S.
3. England, to see the many places I read and watch about. To meet my online friends there
4. Switzerland to enjoy the beauty of the Alps.
5. Hawaii - and enjoyed the beautiful beaches
6. New Zeland - to see in person the beautiful places where the “LOTR” was filmed.
7. Austrailia to visit my online friend Julie and her beautiful country
8. Italy, the land of romance and great art
9. Egypt - to see the ruins of the pharohs
10. Jerusalem - to walk and see the places where my Savior Jesus lived, taught, died and arose.

Till next time….

If we are cheerful
and contented,
all nature smiles
the flowers are more
fragrant, the birds sing
more sweetly,
and the sun, moon,
and the starts all appear
more beautiful and seem
to rejoice with us.

~ Orison Swett Marden ~