~Wet Spot~ :-)

The AC guys are due tomorrow, I'm VERY glad. You can see in

the photo how much its spread... Its all the way into the living room

now and wider.. I'm taking photos cuz I don't wanna be blamed for

any damage this slow fixit time may cause.. I sent the photo to Joe

so he is aware of how much its spread.. Now I HAVE to be the

one to dry it up.. Maybe the AC guy will do it since it took him so

long to get here, which made it worse...What am I gonna use to

dry it? Just let it dry on its own? I guess I could..but how long would

THAT take? I KNOW I'm not using my towels. . . then I, well Penny

has to wash and dry them which causes my electric to go up..And

with this AC running..well I have to watch my expenses.. I live on a

very tight budget...This wetness can cost ME, which not being my

fault, itsnt fair..Hey, live on the kind of budget I do..you would do

the same thing.. :-)

I got up early this morning..6 am or close after.. I just woke up and

I was stiff from laying in the same position since the last time I

looked at the clock, which was 2:30.. Long time to not move.. I

get stiff, especially my hips.. That's what causes a lot of the aches

of sitting too long.. My hips give out. I got on my bed at a little past

8 last nite.. and that's the last I remember till I woke up at 2:30..I'm

going to sleep too early :-) Not really, I'm more of a morning person,

I'm not the most cheerful..but Id rather be up early than up late ..:-)

My sis phoned last night, checking to make sure the storms hadnt

blown me away.. :-) I had been planning to call HER, she beat me

to it..:-) They are ok.. no damage.. She went through about the

same as us.. She heard the same warnings to TAKE COVER..

well... she doesn't have a basement either, she said Bev called

them and said to "Get in the Bathroom!".. I told her the boys

and were in the closet.. :-) Shes having some major walking

problems, which Ive already been there and done.. same things

I went through.. She worries me.. Plus shes diabetic.. which I'm

not...

We are having hamburgers today.. I sure miss the fast food

places.. There are NONE.. Closest is in Centreville or over

in Coldwater which is 15 miles away.. Almost like when I lived

up North .. Closest McD's was 45 miles :-) But Penny got some

burger buns and meat and shes gonna make us each one for

lunch.. with fried onions of course.. and ketchup..That's all I

like on them...Ive not had a burger in ... hmmm. I cant remember

the last time.. I'm due for one.. :-)


So .. THAT being said.. you KNOW what this GORGEOUS
WEEBLE is gonna write next.. :-) You know me so well :-)
Post time!! Lunch Time!! and for my I shall return !! :-)

Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~Sticks Too Big~

These poor birds...they go thru more crap..Its amazing to see

them.. :-) The new single birdhouse has been rented, I'm glad

to say.. I know Donnie will be pleased to get the news too.. I

was almost ready to give up that a bird would rent it..So I had

Penny take off the flag..We left the little birdhouse on it though.

I think that just looks so cute, a birdhouse WITH a birdhouse..
I saw the house move, so I got my trusty nocular, not the BI-

noculars.. Single eye one I had sent to me by a dear friend

that is a bird watcher too. I use them both, the big old pair

that were my dads I use for distance.. the noculars are good

for bringing closer stuff even closer.. I saw why the birdhouse

was moving..The new renter got a huge stick stuck in the door!

Why they haul such big sticks, well twigs for a nest, be hard

and uncomfy I would think...Nice leaves or grass would be

softer.. at least that's MY logic :-)

Travis just phoned and he will be here shortly, maybe he can

fix that stick... :-) Although if the bird is stuck inside that house,

I will tell him to be careful..:-)
I got a great photo of the humhim..There are 4 out there, off and

on.. Its easier now to tell them apart..They sure like Pennys

nectar. she makes it fresh every Monday...
I keep telling the lunch girl that I'm gonna take her photo..so I

finally did, I showed it to her and she approved so I am posting

it here.. Shes a sweet girl..Chris is her name too.. like the one

before her..She comes Monday thru friday...never misses,

rain or snow.. she will deliver lunch :-) They called from the COA

the other day wanting to know if I wanted some fresh fruit and

veggis.. I don't need to write what I said.. but I will.. "OF COURSE!"

I cant wait for some green tomatoes :-) I did get some seeds but
I just didn't have anywhere to plant them..I need a garden :-) This

place at one time WAS a green house, that's why there are strips

of cement out side and these slabs of concrete..because of the

green house.. Id have great fun with one.. raised beds..I could do

that..:-)

Well I'm ready for Travis to get here, I wrote this before he arrived.

So when he leaves, I will post this, eat then moren likely take a 5..

GORGEOUS WEEBLES need lotsa 5's.. :-) Travis is here ,,,

gotta go..But remember.. I shall return!!!! :-)

Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~Yard Drama~ :-(

Some real yard drama yesterday that really got me upset.

I watched as a baby bird laid out there, he got out of the house

... It was sad to watch.. The mom would fly back and

forth to the birdhouse, get on the roof and I could see her

mouth opening and closing as if yelling for help for her baby.
She would fly down to it and hover over it.. still crying for help.

She was so upset.. I watched as the baby struggled and

tried to get up.. This poor little thing didn't even have any

feathers.. I didn't know what to do.. I couldn't get out there.

Trust me If I had that deck out there that I want with a ramp?
Id have that baby bird in here feeding it and on the phone

getting help for it.. I didn't know who to call..
I had to give up watching, it just broke my heart..but this is

life I guess..Bad and harsh as it sometimes can be.. Maybe

I wasn't meant to intercede...When I got up this morning I

sat and watched that birdhouse..was as if it had been

deserted.. No activity at all.. I just hope one of the cats didn't

eat that baby bird.. I would really have gone nutty over that if I

had seen it.. :-) I still love my back yard though..There is so

much LIFE out there.. From squirrels to rabbits to birds to

kitties.. I LOVE it even though I see some of the bad parts

of it.
Other than that it was a very quiet week end for me.. I did

a lot of resting, which seems to help.. I am waiting for a call

back from the physicians...Ive been following that oil spill

and listening to those people down in Louisiana... I spent

a week down there at the very tip in a small town I don't

even remember the name.. but it was so beautiful...Most

every one lived in house boats.. It was amazing.. I think of

those people now and what they are facing with this oil

spill and how little help they are getting. I am just so in

amazement that our government or who ever would allow

these oil rigs to be sunk down in OUR waters and no

safety precautions... NOW with a hurricane headed at

them.. Sad.. I wish I could help, sadly there is nothing I can

do.. But I sure feel for them...

I have to say I am VERY proud of the state of Arizona tho.

I hope EVERY state does the same thing.. Years ago all

the immigrants that came here, we never changed anything

to suit their language.. Not like we have for the Spanish ..
Press 1 for English.. What a crock.. Makes me so mad when

I have to do that.. I almost just hang up the phone.. I heard

that Michigan Is going to adopt the same policy as Arizona

I sure hope so. That Hilary Clinton and her big mouth.. I have

NO respect for Her at all.. Gonna sue that state..and not tell

them ! I hope they get her for that..


Well with all that 2 cents I better close this for today and see

what Penny is cooking . I think Porcupine Meatballs is on

the menu.. :-) I love them.. and with that Classico sauce..
MMMM I'm ready for some food.. :-) SO.... anyhoway...

You know what that means.. Time for this GORGEOUS
WEEBLE to close this for today and EAT... Hope you

had a great week end.. :-) Remember.. I shall Return!!

Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~Back To Bed~

Squirrley visit .. and I saw the Chippie yesterday! :-)
I'm writing this early today and posting early.. I have no real

excuse either;.. Just that I am extremely tired.. I did get the

boys fed and I am writing this.. I havent even made a cuppa

coffee for myself..its too much work and Ive already done

a lot just feeding the cats.. Its a little past 9 and I am totally

tired.. I could easily go back to bed and sleep, which I think

I'm gonna do.. :-)

I have decided though, that tomorrow I am calling and seeing

about visiting physicians.. I think I need my thryroid pills. I know

that's a major reason for my tiredness, plus the fact that I am

retaining these fluids which is not good for my heart at all.. Ive

had congestive heart failure for a long time and I have that

coronary artery disease, not counting the triple heart bypass...

..so this swelling has got to stop..I will phone tomorrow and

see what they say.. Dawn is the one I am to talk to.

This leak bothers me. the wet spot in my hall is getting bigger.

I hate to call and pester them..I guess the AC people must be

pretty busy to schedule the appointment for Thursday.. I'm

keeping my eye on it as I don't want my stuff that's on the floor

to get wet should more water come in.. I have NO idea whats

doing it but.. It needs fixed before it gets a lot worse!

Its a nice sunny day and I'm glad..Nice to see the sun..I don't

plan on cooking anything, I may make a sandwich later,

maybe after a nap I will have more energy.. I have NONE

now at all..ANYHOWAYS..you know what that means.. This

GORGEOUS WEEBLE hopes you have a good Sunday

and that you have had a nice week end to relax..Just

remember... I shall return! :-)

Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~Sleep Schedule~

Nice backyard.. I am most pleased :-) Now you see what I SEE! :-)

I think I am getting into the wrong sleep schedule..and that's

one with no time limit.. :-) I got sleepy about 2pm and decided

I would get over on my bed and watch TV there. A few times

lately Ive fallen asleep in my chair and could have fallen out

if I had, but my arm would fall or something and I would wake

up just in time.. So I got on my bed to watch a movie..The

next thing I knew when I opened my eyes up, I don't even

remember closing them.. Last I remember was thinking how

comfy I was :-) I must have been,it was 5:30..I STILL didn't

get up... I laid there and started to watch TV again.. :-)
The new birdbath has been initiated :-) They love it ! Im glad we
put it in the shade, it gets morning sun to warm it..then the after
noon sun is blocked by the tree :-)

I glanced at the time again and it was close to 6 and that's

about when they change movies.. The next thing I knew it

was 11:24 is what the time said.. The time is on the cable

box. I was wide awake this time, by the time I got back to

bed from a potty call I decided to watch TV again.. I stayed

up for quite awhile..at least till 2:15, that was the last time

I noticed the time until Dutch started walking across my chest

and licking my face.. After he was done it was LB's turn to

say "mom , MOM!!!" over and over..My boys KNOW how to

get me out of bed. :-) this was at 7:15.. I had a good sleep!
Bad thing is we woke to RAIN..again. The birds don't care..

They are out there in full force rain or shine...They seem to

like their little neighborhood I had Penny make for them..
They have already been in the birdbath.. All the kitties have

checked in ..Eary has been by too.. He and Fluff are SO

skinny I was glad they ate REALLY well.. They came alone,

so there was no pressure and they ate till they were full..I

would hope they did, they left some out there.. I'm glad I can

feed these guys. As fast and how badly they will fight each

other to eat makes me think they just don't get fed OR have

a home.. I worry about them.. There is a spot outside by the

side of the road. I can only just barely see it.. Its black and

white though and I am so worried its one of the black and

white kitties.. I have stopped looking at it.. If some one hit

that cat with their car they could have stopped and buried

it.,. I worry about these cats.. There should be a sign that

this is a catty neighborhood and to be aware of Kittes !!

I hope its NOT one of mine..well one of my shared kitties..

As for the rest of the day I have no plans.. I will probly just

make some lunch and do the same thing I did yesterday..

It sure took the swelling down.. I plan to have a cup of

Parsley tea with my lunch which I THINK may be a PB &
J with banana sandwich.. :-) Be good for a sat day :-)


Time for this GORGEOUS WEEBLE to post this and

get on with this day.. Look at the time already and I am

already tired.. Posting, lunch and a 5 sounds good..

Remember.. I shall Return!! :-)


Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~New Birdbath~ :-)

Easy Assembly.. HA HA HA.. :-)
Busy day today..Rebecca was here by 8:30.. Penny got here

about 9:15, lots of road work and delays on the highway. My

sunflowers have gotten so tall and needed to be tied up..

Penny took some ribbon and was out there tying them, I was

sitting in the doorway watching..ok.. Supervising :-) when all

of a sudden a deer came running through the yard at full speed!
If Penny had been over just a few feet that deer would have

run into her ! She said that was the closest she's been to one..
We saw one run through the yard a few weeks ago too.. This

one was about a 2 year old doe.. Looked very healthy..Lots of

farms around here so you KNOW deer are there..This one was

probly headed to the lake for a swim . :-) Was nice to see.. I

wish I had time to take a picture, but as fast as that deer was

travelling.. I couldn't get it set in time.. I love this back yard ...

Once I get a deck.. I'll be set.. :-)
Flower pot in front looks so nice :-)

I had a nice visit with Rebecca.. she filled out some papers

for me to get on a housing list.. Just in case.. give me some

peace of mind, I worry daily about this grant...that it may stop..

With this other its guaranteed for life.. Its just not easy getting

on the list..I know some that have waited 2 years or longer..
She said with my age and disability I should be put at the top

of this list. and if I can get it I can live anywhere and they will

pay 70% of my rent and give me an allowance towards my

utilities... If I could find a place on the river? well I might consider

moving.. and I wouldn't mind having 2 bedrooms.. Just in case

the time comes and I DO have to have someone live with me..

Not necessarily to give 24 hour care, but just to have someone

close by... I would feel better.. safer..
Bathing in the street.. :-)
Penny got a bag of sand at Meijers today, was on sale..NOW

we can put the other birdbath out there with water.. I saw a Robin

out in the street .. that photo up top.. he was taking a bird bath

in that dirty water out there by the curb.. Poor thing! I know when

I kept water in my other one they sure made it dirty..but they used

it a lot and I KNOW they will be happy to have a bath out there..

It will be a nice little community . :-)

Oh, the AC fixer people called yesterday..made an appointment

for NEXT Thursday at 1 to come out to check this AC. I asked if

that was the only opening they have ..a lot could happen in a week

and with water, I would be MOSt unhappy if ALL this carpet got

wet, which would get MY stuff wet.. I guess they don't think that can

happen.. Lets hope it doesn't.. Ive been bitching about this wet for

almost 2 weeks now.. it better NOT go into the living room or any

where else.. I keep checking it all the time ..its not gotten any bigger.

I cant imagine whats causing it unless a drain is clogged.. I dunno..

What this GORGEOUS WEEBLE does know is I have to make a

list for groceries..Penny is going to the store . I'm out of water..I

only use bottle kind. We get refilled gallons.. The tap water here

tastes like bleach..its so strong you can smell it sometimes. I don't

like it at all.. I have sore , swollen, itchy eyes today but feel ok ...

its time to get more done.. BUT.. I shall return!! :-)

Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~Take Cover~

I had been sitting in the kitchen watching it storm, the lightening flashes were constant.. It was really bad out.. I rolled back into my bedroom, I thought perhaps I would check the weather channel just to see what was going on or headed here.. As the channel changed the first words I heard were "If you are in the Three Rivers, Colon, Sturgis, Coldwater area, TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY!" I about fell out of my chair ! Scared the daylights otta me.. I turned this chair around, soon as I checked the power gauge, I KNEW with a storm this bad I was sure we would lose power..we didn't.. I turned around and rolled into my closet, and continued to watch the TV, the boys sat right next to me..They were very nervous, I didn't even have to call them OR get the bag of treats to bribe them in there! I was VERY glad..I listened to the TV guy give the time the storm would be here, we had 4 minutes it said.. I sat and waited, nothing else I could do..Nothing happened.. The lightening continued for a while but that's all.. I was VERY glad.. That really scared me.. It said the Elkhart and South Bend area and CHICAGO got it very bad.. I was gonna call and check on my sister as she was right in the path too.. And Penny.. I heard that Three Rivers had trees down all over.. I hope shes ok... I would be lost with out Penny... This keyboard on this laptop drive me nuts..If I hit the wrong key I can delete whole paragraphs! I just wrote one , my finger hit some key and it all disappeared! Plus when I hit the shift key on the left, to make a capitol letter my pinky hits the a key and I bet I type an A with just about every other word I type.. I don't like hot keys and I think that's what it is.. These laptops are so different than a desktop. Great to have for a spare..I'm glad I have this one.. Ive still not gotten the bug out of my HP desktop. I am waiting to hear from my friend in the UK that is gonna tell me how to fix it I hope I can do it.. Well if I cant and ruin it..... I cant use it now anyway..buttttt I hope I can.. We made chicken breasts with yellow rice.. It was VERY good.. I sure enjoyed it.. I gave the boys a taste, they did too..I used that packaged VIGO Yellow Rice. I gave some to all the kids.. we all enjoyed it.. :-) Thats what Im having for lunch today..We made enough for all of us.. :-) Even YOU ! Wanna come for lunch?" :-) Anyhoway, we survived.."Thank You Lord!" This GORGEOUS WEEBLE is hungry and its almost post time too. .. remember... I shall return!! :-) Always, Lois **** "God Bless You" is my prayer today, I'm honored to call you 'friend'. I pray the Lord will keep you safe, Until I write again...

~Carpal Tunnel~

Nice rainy morning here..Thunder and lightening too..
Its sposta be all day..off and on...Makes me ache..I

have a miserable headache and my eyes are so sore.

I have GOT to quit whining :-) It is aggravating tho.. I am

going to try the parsley tea though.. I hope it works.. With

this rain for the next 2 days my hands ache.But I really

think most of my hand problem is due to carpal tunnel..

Stanley just had his done, my sister has had hers hands

done...bad thing is..it comes back!

Carl came over yesterday, Joyce phoned first to tell me

he was coming.. I appreciated that.. I like to be forewarned.
I very seldom will open the door unless I am expecting

someone.. Carl checked out the floor and he has NO idea

what is causing that water spot on the carpet.. He took the

cover off and took the new filter out and the force of the

Indraft took that filter right out of his hands.. Too strong.. he

was surprised.. Something is causing this..but why the water

is so far away from the wall is baffling.. He said hes going

to tell Joe that he has NO idea and that he will have to call

an AC man to check it out.. I couldn't breathe with out my

AC. Carl said its awful outside, no air at all.. Hopefully they

can stop the leak.

Penny made it today and we are all clean and good to go..

I am running at slow speed today. She made some chicken

and yellow rice.. Baking it in the oven.. Smells so good.. I

had 2 nice breast fillets and they were getting on the old side

so they needed cooked. Whats left over I KNOW the outside

kitties will eat..

My arm is aching and I'm gonna post this and shut down for

the day..THIS GORGEOUS WEEBLE is gonna take a 5 and

wait for the chicken and yellow rice.. :-) I Shall Return! :-)

Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~Parsley~

Looky how tall my sunflowers are now!

I looked online yesterday about a natural diuretic, I thought there

would be a natural remedy..There is for everything..Well according

to the net, Parsley is the best natural diuretic. Always a home remedy..
Add two teaspoons of dried parsley leaves per cup of boiling water.
Steep for ten minutes. Drink up to three cups a day. I like tea. Cant

hurt to try it.. Parsley isnt poisonous, they use it mainly for just a food

garnish..Probly tastes like green tea.. Penny will be here tomorrow

and I'm gonna have her get some parsley for me.. I do have heart

disease, so this swelling is NOT good..Plus the fact its most uncomfy.
LB..got it rough aint he? :-) Spoiled boy.. hes worth it :-) So pretty..

I have decided to ask Donnie to make a cat house for me..Well,,

they make DOG houses.. Just a square with a hole..Put it on its

side, so the hole is on the side, then it would give me a place to

put a plant or what ever on top of it...The kitties could get inside

if the weather is bad.. Right now we are under the gun again for

a bad storm.. A friend in Illinois phoned and said it was raining

there so .. you KNOW we are east of that and what ever weather

they get.. WE get a little later.. Gonna be in the high 80's though

when its NOT raining :-) Anyhoway.. I think a nice box or cube,

would be great out there.. I will talk to the boy.. I promise some

cabbage rolls or something... He will make a cat house for me..

:-) He has a cat, Kittie... hes had her a long time..sadly Donnie

doesn't see Jerky anymore.. Dawn has him..

Not a whole lot planned for today, well in fact NOTHING.. I can

remember a time when I wanted these kinds of days..Now that

I have them..well a little something to do wouldn't be too bad.. I

think a lot of the problem with my right hand and wrist is the

carpal tunnel more than it is circulation though.. I'm right handed

so I use that hand more..and with carpal tunnel... that's a lot of

the pain.. I used to wear a brace on that hand..Over the years

its gotten misplaced. I was sposta have surgery on it. but now

I cant..how would I transfer? But I do believe that's the main reason

my right hand and arm ache..more from that I hope.. :-) Either

one hurts that I know..

I have left over meat pie for lunch.Its so good..and easy too..Its

even better with rutabaga in it..but to get a whole one it would

mostly go to waste for what I need for a pie..But its even better

with that in it.. tastier juice..:-) ANYHOWAY.. this GORGEOUS
WEEBLE is gonna post this... and EAT! but.. remember.....

I shall return! :-)


Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~Big Tree~

Penny went and took a better photo of the down tree for

me.. Its a big tree and what a shame that itbbs down..A

willow is a messy but beautiful tree.. There was a lot of

damage done during that storm.. And there is one headed

at us again for later today! Its been sunny but later they say

its gonna rain.. :-)
The white faced kittie has really taken to Penny, he is all

over her when shes out there. Then the black faced one

showed up and they are SO jealous.. Penny had a job of

trying to pet both of them.. :-) Very lovey cats... I hate to see

them out there alone.. They need someone to love them..

If they can hold on till next month maybe Penny will take

them.. If I could get them neutered I would keep them...But

then too.. Dutch and LB don't like these outside cats..LB

gets really pissy when he sees them out there and stomps

around growling.. He does.. he don't like to share...Dutch

sees them as someone to play with I think :-) Anyhoway..
I feel pretty good today but I am finding out that the more

I use my arms and hands, just even typing this makes them

ache..and swell up.. I showed Penny the difference in my

hands this morning..She was amazed at the difference

since she noticed how swelled they were on Friday.. Big

difference.. I'm looking for some of that rose tea that's

sposta be a diuretic.. I'm so amazed that I am retaining

fluids..Ive never done that before, but then Ive never had

this allergy crap or what ever before either..I guess my

body is just REALLY changing..
But other than that I do feel pretty good..Rebecca was

due today but phoned and changed her visit to Friday..
Shes looking for a head board for me for my bed.. I

think that would work out fine to help me sit up and get

out of bed.. Its really hard to do, specially when you just

wake up.. Its like starting the day with sit ups..:-) I had

legs be no problem at all... :-) I miss my legs..I really

do...
I see Joyce or Penny ..walking around.. I watch Joyce

or Carl running around the yard with their grand kids..

I miss doing that.. I wonder if they appreciate the fact

that they CAN do that... I hope so..

We are having meat pie for lunch.. We run out of ideas

of what to fix..Penny is making taco's for her supper at

home tonite..I like the soft taco's..But I like meat pie

a lot better .. So that means post time and for this

GORGEOUS WEEBLE to remind ya..I shall return!


Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~Happy Dad's Day~ :-)

Fathers Day today.. Id sure like to be able to phone my Dad

and just hear his voice again..Although I can hear him. I have

some tapes I made during one of the road trips we took when

we visited up there. Mom and Dad would take Willie and I

and during our ride to where ever, Dad would tell stories of

some of the different times- things that happened while he was

there before.. Was always interesting.. I still have those tapes,

but its those old cassettes. Ive not checked them for awhile but

I hope they are ok..I don't think I have any videos of my parents,

None that I can find anyway.. Videos are so nice.. I do have some

old 8 mm movies and I have them on VCR tape as well.. I would

like to have them put on cds..
Dad in his garage I remember him mostly in there..He loved
being a mechanic.. Took pride in his work... :-)
I learned to drive on this, my Dads favorite Willys Jeep.. :-)
This is one of my favs of Dad and I, I dont have many of just him
and I .... sadly..but I love the ones I have :-)

I have to say my Dad had a great influence on who I am today.

I didn't realize until later years, but he taught me well and I hope

my boys are half the man their grandfather and for that matter

their great grandfathers..All 3 were great men..In fact my dads

ancestors were known for settling this part of Michigan, in Kent

County... I think they were the first to migrate here from Scuiate

Massachusetts, I never could spell that state :-) Where my moms

ancestors came over from England as well, only later..by about

300 years.. :-) My dads family came over on one of the ships

that came with Christopher Columbus.. I have a family tree that

is so interesting.. Amazing all that is written there. Took my

grandfather 20 years to write it ...

I still have the leak in the hall.. I have NO idea why there would

even BE a water line there anyway..its up in the ceiling..The

only water that could be from would be the AC...Its not gotten

any bigger but its still WET! Needs to be fixed.. I sent Joe a

email telling him its still wet AND I sent the picture so he can

see where I'm saying this leak is..I know he must have talked

to Carl about it.. but he must not have made arrangements

for him to recheck..No ones told me anyway..Maybe tomorrow.

I have no plans for today.. Just relax and watch TV.. Its going

to be up in the 80s today and sunny ..possible storms tonite..

Well now that you have the weather and updates on me ,,

this GORGEOUS WEEBLE is gonna find some lunch.. I

have NO idea what.. But there is always something out there.

Just gotta look.. Time to post.. Remember I shall Return!!

Happy Daddy Day :-)


Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~BAD Storm!~

I'm not used to seeing Carl ride the mower to cut the grass, but

I think they have been busy with grandkids visiting..Joyce and Carl

had the best time playing ball with their GREAT grandkids she said.

Usually she rides the mower while Carl uses the weed eater.. He did

notice the new bird houses he said. I think he called them head knockers.

He got the grass cut just in time... We had a storm!!
The wet spot is back this morning, well it was there last nite when I

was watching this awful storm go thru... We had a BAD storm.. I was

watching TV and saw the warnings with the red so I went out to the

kitchen, was about 8 or so...The floor was wet then too...But when I

got to the kitchen and saw that I could see NOTHING.. I KNEW was

a bad storm.. It rained and blew so hard it stuck that leaf to my door.

I heard a LOUD explosion.. but by then the lights had already been

out for a while......
We lost power about 8 or so..I heard on the radio this morning a few

towns, like Sturgis and Colwater still don't have power.. While I was

surveying the damage and watching Carl pick up branches from his

yard I kept looking at the ramp guys house.. Some thing looked

different..Do you see what???
Yeah, that HUGE weeping willow tree is on top of the house and down

on the ground! I saw the cops with a spot light out there last night..Lots

of city trucks going around as well as the electric company and from

what I heard on the radio this morning its pretty bad..trees down and

some houses damaged and of course the no power..
First thing I do when I see there is a storm like that outside..I look at my

power gauge. I cant take any chances that the power in my chair runs

out and I have no way to charge it if the power is out here ! THEN I

took notice if the boys and I should head to the closet.. It was really

scarey and the boys were right next to me, following me everywhere.

I'm glad that they do.. Then I know if we have to run they will follow me

to the closet . that's the only safe place in here I think.. The power was

back in a few hours..I'm so glad I have my battery radio... and I keep

candles and flashlights handy too..

All the kitties were out there this morning I was glad to see..I was

worried that they were safe and dry.. I wish I knew where they went

when they left here , if they do have someone else that looks out for

them.. I feed them every day. and they eat till they are full..Yet every

morning they are out there like theyre starving they eat so fast...and

they fight..Only 2, I worry get enough and that's Eary and Fluff as I call

them... They are so skinny, but I think maybe they all need wormed..

Fluff is so pretty but so sad looking and Eary..His poor ear looks

a little better but both are skinny ,,too skinny.. Anyhoway...

We made it thru the storm and all is ok.. I feel pretty good today

which I am most grateful..:-) I have no plans which is ok too.. Ive

been resting my arms and it seems to help. I gonna make a nice

leftover meatloaf sandwich.. Sounds so good.. I hope you have

a good weekend.. This GORGEOUS WEEBLE is closing down

for the day..Remember..... I shall Return!! :-)

Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~Drama Every Day~ :-(

Every day is drama it seems.. I was expecting to see

Rebecca today but she has postponed until Monday.

She phoned at 7:45 to tell me she wasn't coming..

which woke me up kinda early.. I went back to sleep

till Penny got here and woke up at 9:15. Penny just let

me sleep while she just fed the kids, inside and out

and proceeded with her daily stuff.. :-)

Well when she was vacuuming the hallway she noticed

a WET strip of carpet.. It was right in front of the AC vent.

I panicked.. I was worried this place would flood!! I called

Joe right away but got his answering machine..I left him a

message.. But this really worried me. I didn't need a flood..

So I asked Penny if she would go over and see if Carl was

home..He was and he came back over with Penny, checked

it out by removing the filter.. It was in awful shape ..it should

have been changed long ago..Its not been changed since
Carl put in this one when I moved in here..So he thinks THAT

is what caused that wet spot..I sure hope so.. He went to the

store and for 4.95 he got a new filter for me. Took him only

minutes to put it in and we were good to go.. I had Penny put

a towel down on the wet strip..and I rode over it quite a few

times to try to soak up the wet from the carpet.. If Penny hadnt

been bare foot in here she wouldn't have spotted that . It could

have led to major problems.. I bet my AC works better now

with this new filter.. I hope so.

Today is meat loaf.. Penny and I just couldn't decide. I looked

at the time and I am late posting and shes late going to the

store.. The boys need treats and food so she had to go.. The

meat loaf will make good sandwiches...I have to let her do most

everything in prep for me, since my arms hurt so badly, for over

the week end..

Update... Joe just phoned and I tried to explain where and what

about the wet carpet.. I told him Carl had already been here that

any kinda wetness problems worry me so I wanted it fixed before

Penny left so she could help me if I needed it.. So Joe is calling

Carl to see what he thinks.. As long as its fixed I'm happy.. I hope

this means no more drama for at least the week end! I have NO

plans for it at all...

This GORGEOUS WEEBLE'S plan for now is to wait for my

meat loaf to get done and just watch TV. or maybe take a nap...

I will find something to do..So.. until tomorrow .. I shall Return!
Hope y'all have a good week end..

Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~Woke Up~ :-)

My phone rang at about 8:45 this morning and when I saw

what time it was I was very surprised.. The boys had not

woke me up and the last time I looked at the clock was

3:34 when I had to get up to make a potty call..I was so

sound asleep that I felt sort of a shock when I realized my

phone was ringing and I was that deep asleep.. No telling

WHAT time I would have woke up.. :-) But I'm grateful I did..

I may not wake up in the best shape, but I still..woke up..:-)

I have been watching the new birdhouse..Ive not seen a bird

go in or out, but I saw a stick yesterday, in the doorway, its

not there this morning.. I asked Penny, she saw the stick too..

I keep wondering that maybe the flag is too close to the door

and may scare the birds away.. I think the flag and the little

bird house on it are really cute, but I think it should be put on

the opposite side of the door.. Or just have the little birdhouse.

Donnie may put those little ones on the ones they make now.. I

think a birdhouse on a birdhouse is cute :-) They have been

selling, which I'm really glad.. :-)

I have no plans for today, OH! Good news, I got all my rings

off.. I may retain fluids a tad, I never have before, I don't like

salty stuff and only use enough to taste...I can tell if something

needs it but if its TOO salty I just cant eat it..Main reason I don't

eat potato chips..Just TOO salty..even the light ones..Some of

the Campbell soups are VERY salty.. My sis retains fluids and

takes some meds for it.. I might look up what veggies will deal

with that.. I am NOT a pill person..I believe that foods are the

cure for most everything.. All these diseases we have now days

and most of these are from all the additives they have put into

our foods to "Keep their freshness" ... To be honest.. Id rather

eat wild game and veggies that Ive grown my self .. I think we

all would be healthier..

Other than that Its a normal day.. I am watching the birds, and

feeding the kitties..6 out there this morning..They wait for me.

Penny really likes Inky and he sure likes her.. He stuck to her

the whole time she was out there .. She may end up taking him

home if and when she finds a new place.. Shes looking.. A

person won the lottery in Kalamazoo..They don't know who yet

as I guess when you win that much ..about 32,million..they hide,

cuz so many people bug them asking for money.. If I won, but

you have to play to win, which I don't, but if I DID.. theres a place

Ive had my eye on for 7 years, that's still for sale..I check every

so often.. its 15 acres on a lake..cabins, houses, rec hall..but..

also half a million dollars, if I won the lottery? That place would

be mine.. :-) It has great potential which I'm surprised no one

else sees... :-)


I get lots of ideas of things to do..Like getting a bus, and travelling,

doing a documentary type thing, or maybe even a travelling blog!

Following my journey around the states visiting great places that

are MADE for disabled..or even just visiting other amputee friends

I have scattered all over the USA.. I would enjoy that.. But I would

have to have a driver for the bus.. :-) I think that would be a lot of

fun.. and be a great reality TV show :-) Now I just have to find some

one to give me a bus!.. I cant get wood for a 8 X 10 deck and I

think I can get a bus? :-) I get some wild dreams.. :-)

Its time for this GORGEOUS WEEBLE to get on with this day

and see what else I can day dream about :-) Plus I'm hungry..

I have NO idea what is on the menu..I will have to see what I

can find.. I always find something, just like I always return!!

Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~Stuck Rings~ :-(

New House is occupied!!

Lately my hands seem to be swollen alot..I notice when I am

holding a fork or spoon, that its harder to bend my fingers into

a tight ball.. I also cant touch my little finger, my pinky, to my

thumb either..THAT hurts. Well last night my fingers felt really

tight and I got to looking at my rings..I then thought that it might

be a good thing to see if I can get them OFF!! :-)
Mr and Mrs Cardinal.. :-)

Well I got all of them off my right hand.. all 8 of them. But...on

my left hand.. I got all but 3 off..:-( Two on my ring finger, my

blue topaz and my silver circle of hearts, and on my middle

finger I wear my ex's gold band.. I cant get that off either..BUTT..

my hands are swollen today..so maybe the next time they UN

swell I can get them off.. I hate to cut them off . I could go on a

diet :-) That's ONE way to make the swelling go down maybe!


Although.. I did notice that my stumps are swollen too.. They

don't feel soft and squishy..They feel very firm and solid..In

fact tight.. The scar on the left is still acting up and I have to say

that last night, which I was very surprised, my left stump really

HURT! ..Inside..not the scar, which by the way looks absolutely

ickky and ugly.. I put lotion on it every time I go to the potty, I

keep it right on the back of the toilet..so I am sure to see it.. I

have to keep lotion on my elbows too.. That psoriasis is still

there.. I think that's the problem with my left scar too..

I have MOre crap hey? otta be a law at what a person has to

endure..:-) I watched the pres last night and I have NO comment

on it..other than to say I didn't see where he said what EXACT

plan of attack he was gonna use to solve that oil spill.. THat is

such a tragedy. BP AND others . not just them should be held

responsible.. They worry about BP having enough money to pay

all these people..because of lost wages.. Fix the problem should

be the major issue..THEN deal with compensating all these people.

Its sad no matter which way you look at it.. and the oil keeps pumping

out.. sad..

Well this GORGEOUS WEEBLE is gonna get glad! Me N' Penny is

gonna have some angel hair pasta with meat sauce and meata balls

:-) So.. that means its post time and to remind you I shall return!! :-)

ALways, Lois ****

.

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~I Dont Like Laptops~

I'm using a Toshiba laptop and I don't like it at ALL!..

This smaller keyboard drives me nuts trying to type..I

keep hitting the a..and put caps on all the time..and this

mouse!! Its AWFUL!... I am NOt happy with this machine.

I am most grateful to be able to use it to write my posts but

I have not been doing a lot of email..in fact VERY little, just

for this reason..


I DID hook up an external mouse that just is NOT working at

all.. So I don't know.. And I don't have my printer hooked up to

this laptop AND my camera or none of those things work.. The

sound is awful.. I use this to play a DVD movie but to use the

speakers, I cant hear the sound at all.. I dug out my head set

that Mark seemed to have NO trouble with , but it doesn't work

very well either.. Always something.. I just want my big desktop

back.. I should hear from Adam very soon.. Hopefully he can

help me to fix it so I don't have to fight this loptop.. I'm spoiled..
I wish I had an apple, then my troubles would be over.. I tell

everyone to get one of those and stay away from VISTA..it

is NOT a good thing at all... XP was better.

Travis came today and we had a nice visit, we usually do.. I

had to fill out paperwork..its been a year already..Hes a nice

guy...We discussed the usual stuff, set goals and talked about

how this is NOT what I had planned for myself, that the depression

is the very worst part of it..That plays a major role in dealing with

this kind of stuff..for me anyway.. The mood swings arent real fun

either :-)


Its lunch time and this GORGEOUS WEEBLE is gonna swing out

to the kitchen and see what I can fix for lunch.. Penny got some fish

yesterday and that sounds good.. I have no other plans for today...

So.. anyhoway.. I'm gonna post this, eat and let today get over with..

Hope your having a nice day :-) Remember... I shall return!! :-)

Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~Its Sinuses~

Penny and I were talking about this sinus crap I seem

to have... It could be causing my extreme tired, the head

aches, the swollen red, sore eyes, my ears, which I cant

hardly hear at all.. I keep saying "WHAT?" to everyone..

I hate that..Even my throat and voice.. We were talking

about what to cook today and nothing sounds good as

not a lot tastes good..I cant taste the real taste of any

thing..Its more of a metallic taste..She says she thinks

I have a really bad sinus infection.. and I agree...But

I do think there might be more to my voice changes

than sinus drainage.. Sometimes I cant get even a

small sound out.. just squeeks.. :-)

I do think ive gained weight too though.. I will be the

first to admit I don't get near the exercise that I did

when I was in my manual chair..My arms and shoulders

had no choice but to stay strong to push that chair around..

and I bet if I didn't have carpet in here I would use that

chair instead of this electric one.. I know I wouldn't worry

about it shutting off and me being stuck somewhere in the

middle of the room or a LONG way from my manual.. I am

glad I keep it in here..Just in case.. I havent been told nor

have I asked what the routine is for checking the condition

of this chair..and my charger ..Just to make sure they stay

in top running shape.. I should find out what I should do and

how often.. My self I would think they would do a yearly check

on these chairs...Maybe they have to be reminded .. I will

have to find out.. its been over a year since this one has been

checked.. It may be time... considering how many times ive

bent and run into stuff with the joy stick.. I know the top little

knobbie tore off..2nd time for that.. Maybe a check up is in

order.. I will add that to my to do list.. :-)

The to do now for this GORGEOUS WEEBLE is to have

some lunch and then I dunno.. Probly take a nap..its what

Ive been doing lately :-) but if I do.. I will Return.. tomorrow..

:-)

Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~Posting~

I am so tired today I cant stay awake.. Im writing
these few lines and gonna go try to watch the
Nascar race.. I didnt sleep well last nite and got up
very early, Ive dozed off 3 times already that I had
to not drink a coffee for fear of dropping it if I fell
asleep..

Its a beautiful day with storms expected later...
This GORGEOUS WEEBLE has posted for today,
sorry its a shorty but better than none :-) But I
shall return ! :-)

Hope your having a good day :-)
Always, Lois ****

God Bless You, is my prayer today,
Im honored to call you friend..
I pray the Lord will keep you safe,
Until I write again...

~Story Time~ :-)

The Man In the Head Dress There was a lake outside of town, that everyone went to in the summer. And in the winter too I think .. to ice fish.. It was a great fishing lake..In fact I caught a 32 inch Northern Pike out of that lake when I lived up there in 89...Growing up.. I spent a lot of summers riding my bike out there, it wasn't that far from home...Maybe 3 or 4 miles. I'm not good with distance.. It twernt far anyways..It was Ice Lake Road...It was well travelled. It was a short cut from the main highway to go to where I lived with out having to go all the way down into Iron River and have to go up that hill, that connected to Stambaugh, where I lived.. .. Every Friday night my mom and dad ever since I was a little girl we went to McKinney's Restaurant that was on Ice Lake.. On the way there at a sharp right turn in the road and right at that corner the man that lived there would sit in his lawn chair ...every day.. I know he was there every time I went by! always a wave and smile..But, he wore, no one knew why.. When I rode with my parents..my dad would notice and say.."There he is.. I wonder why he wears that Indian headdress?" My mom would remind my dad that the guy was kinda.."special"..He was there, but most times only in person if you know what I mean..But he always wore that kids Indian headdress, with the feathers in it.. And he would wave at every car that went by.. And every time we went by.. my parents said the same thing... I thought it :-) We were on our way to a Friday fish fry, going down that road.. When we got to that corner, the man was gone.. No one said anything.. The next few times none of us mentioned that the 'man in the headress' was gone.. but finally one day my dad said.."Hes gone.. I kinda miss that guy, waving every time I went by.. always a smile for everyone.. " but then he added... "I wish now, I HAD taken the time to stop and say Hello back to him.. to let him know I appreciated that he took the time to sit there and wave to me..even though I bet he didn't know he was there half the Time, I wonder how many others that didn't take the time he took, are saying the same thing.."... Moral of this story? When you see something and think "I SHOULD" trust me.. you SHOULD... you will make someone else feel better AND your self.. :-) Don't wait till theyre gone..to let them know...Turn the "I Should" into "I'm glad I did"... :-) Like my story?: this is true.. very true. I remember the guy.. wasn't very old..well gray headed..but he always had that kids Indian head dress on.. but always waved and smiled at every car.. I think everyone just expected him to be there ..sad when he wasn't... I bet if a few of the cars. us included had stopped he might have felt better....We at least waved back .. I hope it made him feel good. I was told later when I thought about this- my dad said he wore it to be noticed. How could he not be seen? I hadnt put a story here for awhile..thought it was time.. Its another rainy, but warm day here.. Sposta clear up.. Be nice, I think the water festival is going on in Three Rivers.. That's a nice outing.. My outing is to the kitchen to make some lunch.. I don't know really what I want but this GORGEOUS WEEBLE always finds some thing..just like I always return :-) Happy Weekend.. Always, Lois **** .

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...

~New House~

Rain, rain, rain again today.. Joyce cut the grass again

yesterday evening.. in fact kinda late, must have been

about 8:30 when I heard them out there.. They may be

going off for the week end and just wanted a jump start,

but all this rain sure makes the grass grow faster.
Donnie came over last night..right from work, which was

a surprise.. Usually he goes to one of his 2 jobs every day

after he leaves his main one at Monaco..He brought a

new birdhouse for me.. He said he didn't have time to make

a post for it..but if I want one he will bring me one.. This one

is a single family kind tho. The one I have is the duplex and

then there is the Condo, which I think is 4 ..


He put the flag on it which I think is really cute, but I am kinda

worried it may scare the birds away from it..He taped the

little mosquito house to the end of the flag post..if I see the

birds don't like the flag and don't go in it right away I will just

take the flag itself off and leave the post for the little house!
Its only made out of 1 x 1 Donnie gets lots of that for free from

some place.. I used that to make my lattice at the Condo.. It

worked ok for that..little thicker than lattice but same effect

plus was stronger for heavier plants to climb on...Donnie

uses lattice for around the edge of the decks he makes.. But

I'm pleased with my little bird area out there.. They seem to

enjoy it too..

I have named the black faced black and white kittie Inky..:-)
He was waiting out there, In fact he stays here most of the

time.. I wish he was neutered..both the black and white ones

are males and Ive seen them spray Pennys car.. so I know

they arent neutered.. If I let them in the first thing they would

do is mark their territory and spray.. My boys in here would

go insane..and the fight would be on. When they cant spray

its like open territory and saves fights..:-) I would let those

2 in ..They are such beautiful cats.. I'm hoping once Penny

gets moved she will take them home.. UNLESS I can get

them neutered first :-) THen they will be MINE ! :-)

I was gonna put off posting this .. well writing it until my eyes

settled down, They are so swollen its hard to see, let alone

read.. This allergy or what ever is making my eyes almost

crossed they are so irritated... I wish this would go away..
Penny brought me 2 movies to watch over the week end..

Avatar and Sherlock Holmes.. 2 good movies.. Other than

that I have NO plans for the week end...I know the boy is

going to a Nascar race ..somewhere here in Michigan..

Hes taking his trailer.. roughing it.. :-) ha ha.. His trailer,

is 32 feet long with a 6 foot bump out to make it even

wider.. and its fully equipped with satellite and all the

comforts of home.. :-) that's my kinda travelling. :-)

Right now, this GORGEOUS WEEBLE is gonna travel

out to the kitchen to eat some lunch.. Ive not had a very

big appetite lately which is ok.. Its good to cut back and

clean your system out :-) We are having chili mac..by

hamberger helper...its pretty good .. something a little

different.. Post time.. and for my I shall Return! :-)


Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You" is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you 'friend'.

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...