Say Again...

Sometimes I don't hear so good. If I'm not concentrating on the conversation I only hear bits and pieces; literally. My brain then takes what was heard and fills in the blanks with something that works but may not always make sense.

Example-I was watching TV last night when a Sonic commercial came on. Obviously they were advertising a food item; for breakfast I think. What I heard was "Petrified Steak". I knew that wasn't right so I used context clues and figured out that it must have been Country Fried Steak. At least that sounded more appetizing.

I can't tell you the number of times that I've heard a joke, well not really heard it; but sort of heard a joke and missed most of it but laughed so others wouldn't know that I didn't hear it. By the way, that also works if you don't understand the joke. Laugh heartily and then others will think you understand and ask you to explain it. Just tell 'em to think about it for a while. By then you can leave and they'll never know the difference.

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The World At My Fingertips

Chris gave me the gift of a lifetime yesterday. She gave me the world. Now, I literally have the world at my fingertips.

For some time I have been looking at the small globes that are made of decorative inlaid stone. I'm sure you have seen them in the stores before. They appear to have been made with a variety of stones, brass, porcelain, and Mother of Pearl. I like this particular globe because the oceans are represented by what appears to be a dark blue porcelain like material. She told me she bought this one because she knew that I liked the color blue. It appears that she has read my blog "It's A Blue Day But I'm Not Blue". I think it's great. I love it.

The best part---she bought it on the cheap at Goodwill. You know what else? Goodwill's logo colors are blue and white. What could be better than that?

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Beautiful Sunday

Today was simply beautiful. The temperature was just right. Just enough of a breeze to make it comfortable but not too windy. I was able to get out in the garden and do some work this afternoon. I planted the bulbs I bought yesterday at Lowe's. I am not sure why they had them on clearance. I bought a yellow tulip, a red tulip, a purple hyacinth, a pink hyacinth, and 2 yellow narcissus for 25 cents each. I also bought 3 flats of tulip bulbs for $1.00 per flat. The flats had fron 12 to 15 bulbs each. That's about 6-8 cents each. Pretty good deal. These were orange, pink, and purple tulips.

While I was preparing the garden this afternoon I discovered a huge chunk of old concrete that I had to dig out. This left a pretty good size hole in the garden that had to be filled. Fortunately I had some dirt lefte over from yesterday to help fill in.

Yeah, it's still a little rough. But remember, a garden is always a work in progress. Pictures will post as the flowers bloom.

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Busy Day, Late Blog

The title says it all.

Got up early today and had a full slate scheduled. Chris and I went to Lowes and Greenlife Nursery. We were looking for shrubs to plant around the house. I found a good deal on bulbs at Lowe's. I suppose it's a little late for them but I think they will be okay. I was able to get tulip, hyacinth, and narcissus bulbs for around 15 to 25 cents each. I also purchased a large amount of dirt for the garden.

We also went to various places looking for a new mailbox. We found one and Chris started to replace the old one when we got home. I finished the job for her and she was happy. She likes the way it looks. We also bought a vinyl cover for it that has a Black Lab on it. I think she would like to have a Black Lab pup again. We lost Molly, our Black Lab, about 2 years ago.

I also got in the garden and started to clean it out. I was able to bring the old horse trough up and place it in it's new spot. Once in it;s place I began to fill it with dirt and get it ready for new plants. I may place some of the new bulbs in it and then come in with snapdragons. That is the plan for now. It will probably change tomorrow. I also cleaned out the chrysanthemums and they look much better now. I still need to get some more flagstone for the pathway.

I almost forgot; we went to the Cedar Chest to look around. Chris found a basket and I found an old Golden Book. I've got a scan of the Golden Book below.

The book carries a 1947 copyright and appears to be in great shape.

Better go for now. Will blog tomorrow, BYE!

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Six Down and Lookin' For Seven

Yesterday was the big day. Jace had his b-day. Number six and lookin' for more. Jace had a pretty busy day at school since it was his birthday. You know the drill; hat, songs, special chair, and all that sort of stuff. Then last night he came over for cake and presents. Jace was impatient about his presents. He wanted to open them but had to wait since his Dad left something at the house. Scott got what he needed and got back and then Jace was able to tear in to the presents. I think the presents were more important than the cake. He liked it all though. Jess got him a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle cake. Jace blew out the candles in one try and then it was time to eat cake. I don't know why it was done in this order, but after cake we went to Chuck E. Cheese for pizza and games. That was fun too.

I have a slide show of some of the pictures below. Have a look.



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Nothing Special, But He Thinks He Is

So Mr. Puss thinks he's pretty special. I get up each morning and he shows up at my side in the bed. Is he there to see me? Nah! He knows that my spot on the bed is warm. As soon as I am up out of the bed he is claiming his spot. Of course it was my spot but I had to relinquish it. Next thing you know he's buried under the covers.

Mr. Puss has a way with words. I come home in the afternoons and when he sees me walk in he kinda squeaks. That's his signal for me to come see him and to heartily rub him on the back. He likes to be stroked on the back. When he is feeling "special sporty" he'll roll over and let me rub him on his stomach. You know he's had enough when he bites your hand.

Rory is the same except she is different. Instead of rushing to get the warm spot in the bed she rushes to curl up in the sink. She doesn't like to leave the sink. In fact she is very adamant about staying in the sink. Even if you turn the water on. Have you ever tried to get a hair ball out the drain pipe? Well that's easier to do than get Rory out of the sink. She goes limp and then the faucet gets in the way. Then she gets cranky. Maybe I'll just grow a beard.

Then there's Puppy. I took her out last night so that she could attend to personal needs. What do we do. We spend 15 minutes checking out the place that the rabbits run through the fence. I don't know what it is with those rabbits, but Puppy is intrigued by them.

Speaking of rabbits; yeah I did happen to make it from cats to rabbits. The last time I had my vegetable garden I had several visitors. I am certain they were the refugees from Mr. MacGregor's garden. I am planning another vegetable garden this year. I suppose I better start planning for the bunnies. I wonder if they like peppers?

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