tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54692448054343082192024-03-18T15:11:14.259-07:00My own Highways in my mindPhyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.comBlogger380125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-11943465653847540302024-03-15T08:07:00.000-07:002024-03-15T08:07:40.036-07:00He's back! And other stuff.<p> <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>He's Back!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwbwXBBwX-gju8Oc_jquos8-uaW9KbOBqIhZtp68GjEasGtT3MA-TdGMCBxlU9cr_qcjb_Kdp4xnxEoGoPh3Pbnfyo0CLFa3VrexH6xKSyaDcjG5Yj8yv5QcCSg0w-uoNGTypU1X-uK72vFZuKpDkn_WkqCPoW9H5A5awZKJrIQyJuuz5bwE3YKewEAi8/s4000/20240311_182210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwbwXBBwX-gju8Oc_jquos8-uaW9KbOBqIhZtp68GjEasGtT3MA-TdGMCBxlU9cr_qcjb_Kdp4xnxEoGoPh3Pbnfyo0CLFa3VrexH6xKSyaDcjG5Yj8yv5QcCSg0w-uoNGTypU1X-uK72vFZuKpDkn_WkqCPoW9H5A5awZKJrIQyJuuz5bwE3YKewEAi8/s320/20240311_182210.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Five years ago Baby Duck was one of the first three ducks that we bought. (Don't ask about the other two)</p><p>When we travel, we ask Gary a neighbor to stop over and put out feed for our ducks. A year ago Baby Duck followed Gary home. Baby Duck is a Pekin. Pekin don't fly. Gary couldn't get this duck to walk back to the house with him. He was impossible to catch. Our other ducks were getting to be pests at Garys as they were spending more time there than here. Every time we drove by Garys I would look over to check that he was still there.</p><p>A few days ago Gary came to the door. There in a live trap was Baby Duck. I was so excited to have him back. Now the other ducks are staying here too. What amazes me is how Baby Duck remembers the feeding routine after a year away and demands feeding.</p><p>A few weeks ago I met up with two FB friends in town. This is a group of women who enjoy RVing. Wendy lives in Birmingham. Sarah lives in Huntsville. I live in Cullman. Cullman is halfway between Huntsville and Birmingham. How convenient for me.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7ke_BOxe16n0ielzIzdWHJQk7bJa0O53IA3m04dup9r79FRYWMLM4ojId34eeRnSRwQPAwGjIUXa6njNeNcXNpWRxqOstJ_d7_5IwtM87MmRwBswY5RR70RiZUVN44aNZhwoqkzdUsLujv_ydNGcrBV8C9SvIKcXoW1cWnZmbCaKtxK6c0lEIYVFcM5u/s4000/20240304_134640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK7ke_BOxe16n0ielzIzdWHJQk7bJa0O53IA3m04dup9r79FRYWMLM4ojId34eeRnSRwQPAwGjIUXa6njNeNcXNpWRxqOstJ_d7_5IwtM87MmRwBswY5RR70RiZUVN44aNZhwoqkzdUsLujv_ydNGcrBV8C9SvIKcXoW1cWnZmbCaKtxK6c0lEIYVFcM5u/s320/20240304_134640.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> The weather has improved enough that I had gotten some mowing done. And cleaning out flower beds. The RV picnic area has a lovely bed a pine needles. Occasionally our guests take advantage of the fire pit area that we provide. Our 328th guests pulled out this morning.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTzCxECJrDdwSbnmyas4dcGTgv40fjuyHZLSux_vKVbSnLjTSOaNka6xpmk_fHgRkMDQs-OifgA8CrSqI7Z5wyDxGsiNNiUjcZY7GYA7mNbRAuPN8wKLzK3jNlyI37P1BHVjaVep-kFHYqmzbLZRxtYMX1YR9NRuzS5SLdMov7dpQaroLc3HdA-w7RHOf2/s4000/20240304_104025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTzCxECJrDdwSbnmyas4dcGTgv40fjuyHZLSux_vKVbSnLjTSOaNka6xpmk_fHgRkMDQs-OifgA8CrSqI7Z5wyDxGsiNNiUjcZY7GYA7mNbRAuPN8wKLzK3jNlyI37P1BHVjaVep-kFHYqmzbLZRxtYMX1YR9NRuzS5SLdMov7dpQaroLc3HdA-w7RHOf2/s320/20240304_104025.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Len has been working on the goose neck trailer he bought. New paint job, new lights. new tires and just completed relacing the decking. He is a happy man. Special thanks to our friend Glen who helped him finish up the decking.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SNeOyY0pGXwIj8eQECjYGqPrhyphenhyphenqx8dQMusFs6EMjnvZT8lPdFWWiyrAbTgBPFwZab_Oukc4tWKmnHuGSnpxSjrYRHk4K1hNYW771napJIoDxssmC1R8KuIkVVFz610ZDz9LAACRbcKYo6tgT9z9DbI16MS3eNMg1vvVcKUuzWMUgvuKDKs9svlsr1_SR/s4000/20240304_104146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9SNeOyY0pGXwIj8eQECjYGqPrhyphenhyphenqx8dQMusFs6EMjnvZT8lPdFWWiyrAbTgBPFwZab_Oukc4tWKmnHuGSnpxSjrYRHk4K1hNYW771napJIoDxssmC1R8KuIkVVFz610ZDz9LAACRbcKYo6tgT9z9DbI16MS3eNMg1vvVcKUuzWMUgvuKDKs9svlsr1_SR/s320/20240304_104146.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Our good friends Darlene and Jim stopped by for a night. They left their Fifth wheel RV in Florida and flew to Iowa and picked up a Heavy Duty Truck. They have their F450 for sale now as they start their new adventure.</p><p>This is Darlene and Jim; Darlene at the HDT and Smart car; and Biscuit saying goodbye.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuD_GbhzHlaujgTPqVfNhE66OfSnfx4E8aJF9zrA8Oy3Z_rUKA7nmMBuvPC3abjaiECVRISeouXHlXPLXAbwn8RUTFyNbv5EbRGwLOOgrI-kEyoYQFo0XMSu4MJzFJEk7SSby4bvHE0wmxZMrQLJnG1OnGkZRzEAKZAaHyEbzEFxi3KHTIhGC-yIGobRFw/s4000/20240222_194217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuD_GbhzHlaujgTPqVfNhE66OfSnfx4E8aJF9zrA8Oy3Z_rUKA7nmMBuvPC3abjaiECVRISeouXHlXPLXAbwn8RUTFyNbv5EbRGwLOOgrI-kEyoYQFo0XMSu4MJzFJEk7SSby4bvHE0wmxZMrQLJnG1OnGkZRzEAKZAaHyEbzEFxi3KHTIhGC-yIGobRFw/s320/20240222_194217.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_6qKl9Pu58nBnfvgtdOsG7Kyxz3FI4L_2VQyG-tlzkAWPhV4fENb3J7TLKlKZ6aC33w0NSlAIHkBnEFo5Ae0OP13Vud_v6CtlIJHfCgXGWR684EXJ77a1JoFqTUtNtv-QMjXFMXlQn_XBBBHJZ-Cya1iNRWk9wGogfk0Xg1HSDkNAEZinLRBamuzuQDFy/s3264/20240223_092603.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_6qKl9Pu58nBnfvgtdOsG7Kyxz3FI4L_2VQyG-tlzkAWPhV4fENb3J7TLKlKZ6aC33w0NSlAIHkBnEFo5Ae0OP13Vud_v6CtlIJHfCgXGWR684EXJ77a1JoFqTUtNtv-QMjXFMXlQn_XBBBHJZ-Cya1iNRWk9wGogfk0Xg1HSDkNAEZinLRBamuzuQDFy/s320/20240223_092603.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzeh-M_t_YR9Gp5xHOpPA7mKVpNUlq5BdtRtXCq9IT2E3K427aF77hzGIzA2i9GGPLFt4q9hwnX3Bsvvlh1S8Wo-ET4ansB-DdBUcYGeCQHrj7HMhELV7kKgfvlO0mmrBukTP5y8xs4Bke7QA1KA9XfZIcVmSS-3CpxPCo4Mb6zF5T8M4x_Vt4vyQcOpJ-/s4000/20240223_100354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzeh-M_t_YR9Gp5xHOpPA7mKVpNUlq5BdtRtXCq9IT2E3K427aF77hzGIzA2i9GGPLFt4q9hwnX3Bsvvlh1S8Wo-ET4ansB-DdBUcYGeCQHrj7HMhELV7kKgfvlO0mmrBukTP5y8xs4Bke7QA1KA9XfZIcVmSS-3CpxPCo4Mb6zF5T8M4x_Vt4vyQcOpJ-/s320/20240223_100354.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>There is so much construction going in the Cullman area. Housing, businesses, car washes, restaurants, medical buildings. Among the new construction are drive thru coffee outlets. We had never seen these facilities before our trip to Alaska in 2014. They are everywhere up there. Now here they come. These are some we saw in Alaska.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfask7XVAEEx7BuIVC0-jN3fVD4LBqrUmHechKAa3Tw-wA1rTuQWlBQYP7QiHZdsGWql1RPOv9B_SoTTdEv7MluA_n0CHEjDGlG8GhSWRFdIMqy7r6_aSn3ZcIW9WYmYhgXhVAfXLdKUDmD-swXuXXzzNbtxETKs_qg-rPFxothOvw4Mr6yiJ3IjDOtWGa/s4896/DSCN1067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfask7XVAEEx7BuIVC0-jN3fVD4LBqrUmHechKAa3Tw-wA1rTuQWlBQYP7QiHZdsGWql1RPOv9B_SoTTdEv7MluA_n0CHEjDGlG8GhSWRFdIMqy7r6_aSn3ZcIW9WYmYhgXhVAfXLdKUDmD-swXuXXzzNbtxETKs_qg-rPFxothOvw4Mr6yiJ3IjDOtWGa/s320/DSCN1067.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9VYZnYipGYYdvxMSY4-daOc2RR0R-vdkdkUsDulDim4AjjbzDpErkPVXmdvxvBw2fSJoCUPuu0kaVv0aSKxpa6sfFhjr_DMB5j8xSQD9kWZe8v5CgTIX3YwUfuv2QWpzUC-W5AyXcEkxy2sqVvW5XYKBrKfaQ3LyJl_GK5HNqMLYIoa3G6gp92LjjHXAv/s4896/DSCN1069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9VYZnYipGYYdvxMSY4-daOc2RR0R-vdkdkUsDulDim4AjjbzDpErkPVXmdvxvBw2fSJoCUPuu0kaVv0aSKxpa6sfFhjr_DMB5j8xSQD9kWZe8v5CgTIX3YwUfuv2QWpzUC-W5AyXcEkxy2sqVvW5XYKBrKfaQ3LyJl_GK5HNqMLYIoa3G6gp92LjjHXAv/s320/DSCN1069.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Z8-bjN0oJ_Wl0F-BMsgxE7Lv3yqne85VJGd3C6eReEbFBcZ4ulxdDZ5OmEhyphenhyphenLPyJ1jobxV6KFzWEYIRbUHqsY7jYOXZMMMl7z4LQcl-Kk4cwM-DGTHkwpCdfW9-Z1ruVQtLVQ_XRKR0igSlbcd9XzhzgJUk5MgQEszRyQEOVVPgnW9FseuxY6M6K-PwY/s4896/DSCN1066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Z8-bjN0oJ_Wl0F-BMsgxE7Lv3yqne85VJGd3C6eReEbFBcZ4ulxdDZ5OmEhyphenhyphenLPyJ1jobxV6KFzWEYIRbUHqsY7jYOXZMMMl7z4LQcl-Kk4cwM-DGTHkwpCdfW9-Z1ruVQtLVQ_XRKR0igSlbcd9XzhzgJUk5MgQEszRyQEOVVPgnW9FseuxY6M6K-PwY/s320/DSCN1066.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCFlP6VFe7SaS8QqJ2A5ITi0PonWLcMQY573Q956XDL_pncV6vUexCPRM-h2HFXJWubGm15zgV0L3RLMbWUL60OWhNqfTQFbSZydNr8XbZvyOcbqqXB1bqKqhl7YdxyDljz1SJ0zaltcEGZ03uiwHK9t-6NDBuX3lyvFZlFwkwUdNdJwHRTUuJ_p1bwr__/s4896/DSCN1124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCFlP6VFe7SaS8QqJ2A5ITi0PonWLcMQY573Q956XDL_pncV6vUexCPRM-h2HFXJWubGm15zgV0L3RLMbWUL60OWhNqfTQFbSZydNr8XbZvyOcbqqXB1bqKqhl7YdxyDljz1SJ0zaltcEGZ03uiwHK9t-6NDBuX3lyvFZlFwkwUdNdJwHRTUuJ_p1bwr__/s320/DSCN1124.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSHdWf9t-BPmbOUk_a6eg483w8T_G2XOWV-T1Zk0ULJChhd8ZBnrvDNzmhKNkvX46iBsIn_e5M4v2wgL-dJ_Q-MSpRKBf3l-lIM7Ic7MUB3Ctte-rI9dz-LyNXM_HZB9eFtUv4q0D4aTTvozeHzJxjLh5APUAWY8AvaxQ9yLRMXmuhGlSzItn1YT_cCoy/s4896/DSCN1120.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdSHdWf9t-BPmbOUk_a6eg483w8T_G2XOWV-T1Zk0ULJChhd8ZBnrvDNzmhKNkvX46iBsIn_e5M4v2wgL-dJ_Q-MSpRKBf3l-lIM7Ic7MUB3Ctte-rI9dz-LyNXM_HZB9eFtUv4q0D4aTTvozeHzJxjLh5APUAWY8AvaxQ9yLRMXmuhGlSzItn1YT_cCoy/s320/DSCN1120.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kxrKke3WgzEl1J3dTnSVaEx5z56bNgMOnqC0uTpI278XX8uitFjIShyExBdFLMwpobwq1qEfbQTwCTMhaRtG8B8ZsM_ClWk7slnaZt_8RS1gYD4qYJPPkn7olLvGnHDVu2k7sSOHgpHrg2swZdgmvFga7lGdMJkATNfvzlQtL23IxaubFSBFkiV-t0l6/s4896/DSCN1121.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3672" data-original-width="4896" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_kxrKke3WgzEl1J3dTnSVaEx5z56bNgMOnqC0uTpI278XX8uitFjIShyExBdFLMwpobwq1qEfbQTwCTMhaRtG8B8ZsM_ClWk7slnaZt_8RS1gYD4qYJPPkn7olLvGnHDVu2k7sSOHgpHrg2swZdgmvFga7lGdMJkATNfvzlQtL23IxaubFSBFkiV-t0l6/s320/DSCN1121.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>People love their coffee. Even a 2nd Starbucks is opening in Cullman. No thanks, far out of my budget.</div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time.</div>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-11808581446549997522024-02-20T07:42:00.000-08:002024-02-20T11:02:28.395-08:00Survived winter.... come on Spring<p> <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>We've had a tough winter. Once things thawed, we felt hopeful for an early Spring according to Phil the Groundhog, but things changed a bit.</p><p>I felt a bit tired. Sneezing, slight headache. Then for 3 days my entire body ached. Leonard then insisted we go to the ER. By that time I was too tired to argue. So many people in our church had been sick with the crud... Covid. Wow! We bypassed it. Not so fast. After a positive test, I started the Paxlovid cure.</p><p>Then two days later, Len was really sick. Another ER visit. Another stop at CVS for Paxlovid. I still have good days and others when I am exhausted. Yesterday Len was really sick. And that is after feeling great the day before. Back to ER. They did x-rays to be sure he didn't have pneumonia. He doesn't. So he is on antibiotics. Feeling a bit better today.</p><p>We've been assured that neither of us are contagious. We can expect some discomfort. So we continue on.</p><p>On the upside, the weather in improving. Daffodils are budding. </p><p>We continue our Boondockers Welcome hosting. After a slow January we are starting to get busy again. We have 16 reservations on the books.</p><p>Last Friday we felt well enough to go to our Friday night out. But not well enough to do much dancing. But our friends did:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGu3MpaDvxlSEyocjV9g-TPiTVtTInZfzdWrZcHpZT9ndbF2wMxT9kxovzbM500aSzBklYevy0v62nE4VivbPp0XeSGCzmmvIxAZioeIAKi0PbtrnwWoCHPbcC50WLe1E-WetZec0ycYJRV0jMtQOSADrl6GwyqLsR2V9kGQ34tg3pOvhe2TVl3Abe9x6k/s4000/20240216_200004.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGu3MpaDvxlSEyocjV9g-TPiTVtTInZfzdWrZcHpZT9ndbF2wMxT9kxovzbM500aSzBklYevy0v62nE4VivbPp0XeSGCzmmvIxAZioeIAKi0PbtrnwWoCHPbcC50WLe1E-WetZec0ycYJRV0jMtQOSADrl6GwyqLsR2V9kGQ34tg3pOvhe2TVl3Abe9x6k/s320/20240216_200004.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We had noticed a lot of digging going on all over our property. What was strange was something dug all around where to septic tank is. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2la8KcLrRddHjfvufkGY1nYU7HmV5n35UdeVifD0-mzXNjvOsXAhntMM9NgBa6N4aavmUlslftKZkdz6ANyUX1qYba-OFvvRfzyA76ovGFLoPtP6SMIBnNVb39MdihKt6P9b_uNKyWdBOH3FGfqImRESTJCgjrBcLBVgPmUY-dug5689OxkMB2GVDSmH/s4000/20240122_153632.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2la8KcLrRddHjfvufkGY1nYU7HmV5n35UdeVifD0-mzXNjvOsXAhntMM9NgBa6N4aavmUlslftKZkdz6ANyUX1qYba-OFvvRfzyA76ovGFLoPtP6SMIBnNVb39MdihKt6P9b_uNKyWdBOH3FGfqImRESTJCgjrBcLBVgPmUY-dug5689OxkMB2GVDSmH/s320/20240122_153632.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Just as we suspected:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8o4WYj1RGWFHLvUnnr_7kdzBBz539zj-7k38SY19MV1B9SYlq5UGRHAWzbGBNXyFXf70z0vp64WH-Sp8u4Lvb_ehUpwvVChsciCDqiQdn1YaFCdPXBP7hF8mywX19bKWpS0Dv6b9_nBqwr1cTGP-HF52NgaqATDhScfLO3g56ppNeRwZmAUzznvgydqfi/s4000/20240122_154023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8o4WYj1RGWFHLvUnnr_7kdzBBz539zj-7k38SY19MV1B9SYlq5UGRHAWzbGBNXyFXf70z0vp64WH-Sp8u4Lvb_ehUpwvVChsciCDqiQdn1YaFCdPXBP7hF8mywX19bKWpS0Dv6b9_nBqwr1cTGP-HF52NgaqATDhScfLO3g56ppNeRwZmAUzznvgydqfi/s320/20240122_154023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Mr. Armadillo. I read that they are actually good for the ground. They turn it over and their poo is beneficial. Their presence doesn't bother me.</p><p>It is almost 5 years since Biscuit showed up at our door. We has so enriched our lives. When he showed up Leonard made it clear. No dogs in his truck. No dogs in the house. No dogs on any furniture. Biscuit loves riding in the truck. He is in and out of the house all day, spending every night inside. As far as on furniture:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5UIe1cTC6hcj7S4ancqXw0q0JcGRp3OpHHDOUmzle0FNvMsTPNvoshDVP_-KcPTjyLibBGVCFYlG0Jfgzf_-IfrMulsXCcxBmdXIBXhQy1ZKpYvs6TUjrfAgW4AdLuGY8CYQG30Q5e0ZW90985BwvYP_ExRNJwx15ARmrt6fn7yy5yr7qe_qM-zWVBrfO/s4000/20240124_071742.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5UIe1cTC6hcj7S4ancqXw0q0JcGRp3OpHHDOUmzle0FNvMsTPNvoshDVP_-KcPTjyLibBGVCFYlG0Jfgzf_-IfrMulsXCcxBmdXIBXhQy1ZKpYvs6TUjrfAgW4AdLuGY8CYQG30Q5e0ZW90985BwvYP_ExRNJwx15ARmrt6fn7yy5yr7qe_qM-zWVBrfO/s320/20240124_071742.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Biscuit on the right, Leonard on the left.</p><p>Two years ago we installed a tankless hot water heater. After having a walk-in tub installed we found the 50-gallon tank did not fill the tub with hot water. The unused tank has been sitting in our basement since. We decided to divest of it. I put in on Cullman yard sale sites offering it for free. I immediately got swamped with responses. The first person I told could have it asked how old it was. When I told her it was in the house when we bought it 6 years ago, she said she wanted a new one .... free. Alrighty then. </p><p>Folks were asking where we were located. I gave a general area. One woman said she lived in the area and would really like it. I checked her profile and saw my friend Stephanic listed as a friend of hers. So we made arrangements for her husband and his friend to come right over. </p><p>Len disconnected it and the three of them worked hard getting it up the steps from the basement to outside.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyleHMFel4xUuMDKt-5ZfLMWpViZO9W6UyfHJIBuOCxDXa_M9yR6rYlxvBfJEaA8AB4GvXR1yW-uqV7BcDYF_cG-a6Ls_tVPaLy_FGehwwdKMi2k8Es_RnkNCyEOUbzft1pwyiXQvp1Htz3eyL3QH3Kzrj5I2oeQ-OtuT-4kNTHoQFqeXthUHcjQFzrVDc/s4000/20240217_165629.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyleHMFel4xUuMDKt-5ZfLMWpViZO9W6UyfHJIBuOCxDXa_M9yR6rYlxvBfJEaA8AB4GvXR1yW-uqV7BcDYF_cG-a6Ls_tVPaLy_FGehwwdKMi2k8Es_RnkNCyEOUbzft1pwyiXQvp1Htz3eyL3QH3Kzrj5I2oeQ-OtuT-4kNTHoQFqeXthUHcjQFzrVDc/s320/20240217_165629.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2z3IZpnjp_1TvgdQBfljqjFaW4j8htYfbNOaCbTraFh-sF2WGBbV1dPsrBO8npJzbIYpVlQlzhuv7IwzCJ5RAYQvB8I_m0MY47kFW9KC6SyD8W2OMam4UJjJEBnCw8_Xqj-q9rnFf5FFuM3Uz86sAcuCGJpzW5FGRADNbiiW2c4C7V98zhxdkJbAvTvX/s4000/20240217_165801.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj2z3IZpnjp_1TvgdQBfljqjFaW4j8htYfbNOaCbTraFh-sF2WGBbV1dPsrBO8npJzbIYpVlQlzhuv7IwzCJ5RAYQvB8I_m0MY47kFW9KC6SyD8W2OMam4UJjJEBnCw8_Xqj-q9rnFf5FFuM3Uz86sAcuCGJpzW5FGRADNbiiW2c4C7V98zhxdkJbAvTvX/s320/20240217_165801.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I feel really good that the right people got this tank. They were so appreciative. We wish them well.</p><p>Well, time to go pick of a grocery order so I will close this down right now.</p><p>Until next time.</p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-43172933814942884142024-01-20T12:07:00.000-08:002024-01-20T12:11:17.268-08:00On to the New Year<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Cullman AL</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>In the new year we continue to enjoy both the Senior Center and 55 East where we get most of our exercise. Friends cutting a rug at 55 East.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-lQZscVmzzlSVRl-S_DZehsAbDuJ5F85EFrr_EpP-NdDdkpjiXuUZZtbH8pLy7W3Relau0gcfv9TPNebuGut1WBnWJvWGSxFJGWPWcrEAUn-wOZKRNzmBcO1TcgI0gNl02WqfBLBHWqEyEy-QOtsVV_8VzZ-i4_pf7uN_W1TFu7mSn9x0uFb8Gxz2_khq/s4000/20240105_194110.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-lQZscVmzzlSVRl-S_DZehsAbDuJ5F85EFrr_EpP-NdDdkpjiXuUZZtbH8pLy7W3Relau0gcfv9TPNebuGut1WBnWJvWGSxFJGWPWcrEAUn-wOZKRNzmBcO1TcgI0gNl02WqfBLBHWqEyEy-QOtsVV_8VzZ-i4_pf7uN_W1TFu7mSn9x0uFb8Gxz2_khq/s320/20240105_194110.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>I thought when we moved south the cold, cold days would be behind. That has not been the case this past week. Each of the last 7 days has gotten colder and colder. Today we have a high of 22. Last night it was down to 8. </p><p>This is what we woke up to on Monday. Looks like snow? No, mostly ice.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2TsdsAeC3JDwbKkW92GwQkIXy8IO7CauPplS8FoLhkqgGFQVMZX-o05pRX2XNn93S19NkTOciUllIQ3yTk0qBxQYxGv2VKRYotQLJm4WPsgs654GP5uK8RFKO6VIrJXyv4A-XloLHVUWTzYChBsMH-_i3yqCCyLWhD_O26_LqfNFe4ss9hr97smj5vwnp/s4000/20240116_064219.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2TsdsAeC3JDwbKkW92GwQkIXy8IO7CauPplS8FoLhkqgGFQVMZX-o05pRX2XNn93S19NkTOciUllIQ3yTk0qBxQYxGv2VKRYotQLJm4WPsgs654GP5uK8RFKO6VIrJXyv4A-XloLHVUWTzYChBsMH-_i3yqCCyLWhD_O26_LqfNFe4ss9hr97smj5vwnp/s320/20240116_064219.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uYNa0zZ194szQg-B7eOnlE2XMZ7zP1AzpGsxZbOBD4ZllUdBMf7FdkRRLniaEz8mgIMQx1QKwO0LPfSLNM_FQlk8RsA8m76fCjjp9VxylzoncfjXwxrLaW0tgyHtokTxwKvAikltgn2NHsDqaSQKYPNO1ih55ugU47XDl1ufCkY-B7s2M1u_X0FStwKg/s4000/20240116_064143.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uYNa0zZ194szQg-B7eOnlE2XMZ7zP1AzpGsxZbOBD4ZllUdBMf7FdkRRLniaEz8mgIMQx1QKwO0LPfSLNM_FQlk8RsA8m76fCjjp9VxylzoncfjXwxrLaW0tgyHtokTxwKvAikltgn2NHsDqaSQKYPNO1ih55ugU47XDl1ufCkY-B7s2M1u_X0FStwKg/s320/20240116_064143.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Alabama is not prepared for this. Most roads were impassable from Monday into Thursday. We never left the house. Most businesses were closed. When finally stores opened they found crowds of shoppers. Posted online were pictures of near empty shelves. </p><p>We had RV guests scheduled. I let them know they could not get down our road. They stayed at the LaQuinta in town and had a difficult time in the parking lot. They said it was well understaffed at the motel. So was everyplace else in town.</p><p>Cars were flipped, in ditches, unable to go up hills. Big trucks were lined up on highways unable to move. The Interstate would open only to close again due to jack-knifed trucks, etc. blocking the lanes.</p><p>I keep a full freezer and pantry. We were fine. We never lost power but would have still been Okay because of the Generac generator we had installed two years ago.</p><p>We did have one issue. On Thursday we saw a truck pull into our yard. Wondering who that was. It was neighbor down to road letting us know we had a problem. A short time before I turned on the water. I got very low pressure. The reason, the water connection out at the RV sites split. We had a geyser.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lWV8aQ0lu0ZMRMiuNAyAIxXjmVBdLpmpyDLU1hT3t567XBS2DQT6alE8qevVWnKEHqcqbBX5KHZb5kEEtZOf28Ig4_kgMQJFIKfUhBZ-dXmsJ-k9iqjv2OxqJNIaZz2iOaYAjEaP5QF1LhZ1zvGaliJrDMDngU5da0YmF4u2_puDwTl6-qVyh2FLA4Fl/s4000/20240118_122751.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6lWV8aQ0lu0ZMRMiuNAyAIxXjmVBdLpmpyDLU1hT3t567XBS2DQT6alE8qevVWnKEHqcqbBX5KHZb5kEEtZOf28Ig4_kgMQJFIKfUhBZ-dXmsJ-k9iqjv2OxqJNIaZz2iOaYAjEaP5QF1LhZ1zvGaliJrDMDngU5da0YmF4u2_puDwTl6-qVyh2FLA4Fl/s320/20240118_122751.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Between Len and our neighbor Gary they braved the cold and got a temporary fix. We have an RV guest today in about an hour. Already knows they won't have water. That's OK. Just looking for a spot tonight with electric for when it gets down into the teens again.</p><p><br /></p><p>The ducks don't seem to mind walking on ice.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsgd4NgTOnQwdfvIH8W9J2vz__0L_TuJ0get2VjYM6j8K7hwOBt-bms0em1bA_KqArBMR0nIlAJfMt6V9TXUIgKvpWJETsRqNrJOuV89ODrggtg0Q_C4NnL_YCeNICxHsqhNxG2iLsjZrhLV2kqe5jYT2GOoTc57pkUNFspBWNPe1cCPtgKi9wlPSY7sjj/s4000/20240119_064226.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsgd4NgTOnQwdfvIH8W9J2vz__0L_TuJ0get2VjYM6j8K7hwOBt-bms0em1bA_KqArBMR0nIlAJfMt6V9TXUIgKvpWJETsRqNrJOuV89ODrggtg0Q_C4NnL_YCeNICxHsqhNxG2iLsjZrhLV2kqe5jYT2GOoTc57pkUNFspBWNPe1cCPtgKi9wlPSY7sjj/s320/20240119_064226.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Biscuit still wants to be outside during day hours. He has a spot behind the house in a corner out of the wind and where the sun shines warm on him. Several times a day he comes into the enclosed porch and lays on the sofa where I turn on an electric heater. I do coax him inside a few times during the day. But not for long. </p><p> Last week Len invited him on our bed. Now he goes to his bed in the office when he comes in but once he knows the TV is off and we are in bed, he finds his way to lay between us. I remember Len saying no dogs in his truck. No dogs in the house. No dogs on the furniture. What happened? Biscuit happened.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-QmqtNg0AjUtc1PGpy1haDU21V9stB2pVVo3upQWS2IOM8wuHiVLZwBATJwfjIRmWhyphenhyphenuFfnriAhrd2FI_NlCmDWMAg21MCiPxA-WrZeDdavkR78WHj55xvftCM-anhWQ1cwK2UpfRIrF3x_ik7FHMzyx808tgzHOjJ2WwXJ9bbXEZheMDEAfEwvxHG0jJ/s4000/20240116_133120.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-QmqtNg0AjUtc1PGpy1haDU21V9stB2pVVo3upQWS2IOM8wuHiVLZwBATJwfjIRmWhyphenhyphenuFfnriAhrd2FI_NlCmDWMAg21MCiPxA-WrZeDdavkR78WHj55xvftCM-anhWQ1cwK2UpfRIrF3x_ik7FHMzyx808tgzHOjJ2WwXJ9bbXEZheMDEAfEwvxHG0jJ/s320/20240116_133120.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Tomorrow is Lens birthday. We will be going to lunch with Lennie, Lois and family. At last! Out of this house for a bit.</p><p>Until next time. Stay warm. Hope for Spring. Oh, BTW, expected to hit high 60s here in a few days. Crazy!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-72343049141571070772024-01-05T07:56:00.000-08:002024-01-18T07:11:32.761-08:00Busy month. So Long 2023<p> <b><span style="font-size: medium;">January 5, 2024</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>December was extremely busy here at The East Estate. That's our Title in the Boondockers Welcome group. We are far from being an Estate. We only had one day the entire month that we did not have any guests here. Many days both sites were occupied. On December 20th we welcomed our 300th guest. We had given a gift bag to our 100th and 200th. So of course, we will follow in this tradition. The contents of the bag. Sorry. I couldn't get the pic to turn. No, the items are not glued to a cabinet.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7tszVap59BPEDxNwktUTPFosFfowyDVzIgAK0Y0S8FHpIz7Ri_iKTleeasHBTA0VkSappru2KzuAJSVxPdvghaNg3gG1-PlaBlSAfDBeE17gg47cCqh5kb9t6aMSXhyu3QNC25-meNCkR31CjUPDH6ioLGrCih3MSgQ_o0Crq96hT5ZtjzSUyW_oZDF1/s4000/20231220_152831.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC7tszVap59BPEDxNwktUTPFosFfowyDVzIgAK0Y0S8FHpIz7Ri_iKTleeasHBTA0VkSappru2KzuAJSVxPdvghaNg3gG1-PlaBlSAfDBeE17gg47cCqh5kb9t6aMSXhyu3QNC25-meNCkR31CjUPDH6ioLGrCih3MSgQ_o0Crq96hT5ZtjzSUyW_oZDF1/s320/20231220_152831.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>On Christmas we hosted our son Lennie, DIL Lois and Maddie and Jordan. OOPS! No picture was taken. Too busy visiting to remember. I hate when that happens.</p><p>Christmas Eve our church holds communion. This year was special as we recently built a new church building. Mostly complete. After the service we went outside for the Cross lighting.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xMtkdPVJDFPVBVrrOhIc9hIiTALv_Y6-taziNou9YdNucTC5-kvcI4dV63gMsxb9UlfVxCz3XmsIAxfIbnUI5V2hP9GZbWCrzbFY188hA5gnpkxkr2Ku0bQ4BxR3SwsT75vF70ZS9AFCIAsl8tOUTmxeGFKkxyheSDb_NYRy7388qZqJ6Bq-WeteAso7/s4000/20231224_171625.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xMtkdPVJDFPVBVrrOhIc9hIiTALv_Y6-taziNou9YdNucTC5-kvcI4dV63gMsxb9UlfVxCz3XmsIAxfIbnUI5V2hP9GZbWCrzbFY188hA5gnpkxkr2Ku0bQ4BxR3SwsT75vF70ZS9AFCIAsl8tOUTmxeGFKkxyheSDb_NYRy7388qZqJ6Bq-WeteAso7/s320/20231224_171625.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>We have sections of our yard that are being dug up. This is most interesting. We saw something had dug around the septic tank. Strange. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGerDmLStjKR0k-0gM6JSiHSTRSGCuu9AwkVBxJgxanCJ3QDa8UKz2Ye9gDWhpyzKVu7pyNbN7-BS58boxVdStKmSuycXvSaSKMGjoIZ7l7xBDYYUSk32gax078Mh6tg8bdhoCZA4Y8gz7ZkfyJLNqUgvSxxSbUPej4FZ4rI2MU3qrm7JiSeOIw6UzCmN/s4000/20231230_132725.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGerDmLStjKR0k-0gM6JSiHSTRSGCuu9AwkVBxJgxanCJ3QDa8UKz2Ye9gDWhpyzKVu7pyNbN7-BS58boxVdStKmSuycXvSaSKMGjoIZ7l7xBDYYUSk32gax078Mh6tg8bdhoCZA4Y8gz7ZkfyJLNqUgvSxxSbUPej4FZ4rI2MU3qrm7JiSeOIw6UzCmN/s320/20231230_132725.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We put out our game camera. As we suspected.... Armadillo. Why would they do that?</p><p>Two of our frequent RV guest couples were camped here New Years Eve. So we celebrated. Started at 6, done by 10. We really know how to party!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgB4VXokh6yEeJ7cIqzf_4p_9WMos_4Rt9WoSfIiWTC2JTSr67Ka7Bd0RouHzPi_-Xp3pDxtvvLy3S5vdmPQb7mXoC9VxzU0q2gsd5AakkWxnWkYQf8BKVPI-D8r10YEcbzES28OEyH0rEEs7bbAA6bQlaBP2k1t8tuSg22qZKfvrLnGNVzbJP9kt9hiCO/s4000/20231231_193159.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgB4VXokh6yEeJ7cIqzf_4p_9WMos_4Rt9WoSfIiWTC2JTSr67Ka7Bd0RouHzPi_-Xp3pDxtvvLy3S5vdmPQb7mXoC9VxzU0q2gsd5AakkWxnWkYQf8BKVPI-D8r10YEcbzES28OEyH0rEEs7bbAA6bQlaBP2k1t8tuSg22qZKfvrLnGNVzbJP9kt9hiCO/s320/20231231_193159.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2rgTwQEAhb5MmExbX4vjqYsuf7ypIO7BqVuLf_gI9pxEB8Np1tciYcPeex2vglQhKTwDyVkjpWykUNsVEoCEHKJq0fSxaUqCguPnmsMXCk2eCeK5PtyWcSgTe-iRyStSwGLsY8bkcRFT1OV3Ki-I0TFMyixKCxpM9q9s2RjItYkUGnfGOVlqPolJa78y/s4000/20231231_193155.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm2rgTwQEAhb5MmExbX4vjqYsuf7ypIO7BqVuLf_gI9pxEB8Np1tciYcPeex2vglQhKTwDyVkjpWykUNsVEoCEHKJq0fSxaUqCguPnmsMXCk2eCeK5PtyWcSgTe-iRyStSwGLsY8bkcRFT1OV3Ki-I0TFMyixKCxpM9q9s2RjItYkUGnfGOVlqPolJa78y/s320/20231231_193155.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>This month will be few hostings. Has REALLY slowed down. Already we have had 3 cancellations. We don't expect anyone until the 24th. That's ok. December exhausted us.</p><p>But we still have lots planned. We are back to the Senior Center two days a week and meeting up with friends Friday nights. Plus Len has four doctors' appointments and I have one in January. And we are hoping our Grandson and Girlfriend will be visiting mid month from Florida. So .... off to a new year.</p><p>We wish each of you love, success and peace for the coming year.</p><p>Until next time.</p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-85938969702143514282023-12-16T08:05:00.000-08:002023-12-16T08:05:53.973-08:00Old People Have Fun Too<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>Yes, old people have fun. But first..... some younger folks.</p><p>We were honored to be asked to witness our great-grandson be Baptized a few weeks back. This was a first for me. As growing up in the Methodist tradition, this is the first time I witnessed a Baptism by immersion. Methodists usually do it by a sprinkle on the head. At least, the churches I attended.</p><p>Here is Jordan. Being immersed.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIXmVU2eCV2nw4nkyy_B_LqB_wsaz2g5xLI17eXRQB5eynp5Asny4EvTOcronbh1b1MhQzIQvFoXhatsUraXOPjRSqAUbPwP77SeyL5A6zHrFRd47rM04HKPs6isZ0fkB341UdjNzr4YkDpIW-axRbsGSMjyGeO9STC4OQy-LWTwVeMMt8AfO2luanp-T/s4000/Jordan%20Baptizimal%20Dec%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIXmVU2eCV2nw4nkyy_B_LqB_wsaz2g5xLI17eXRQB5eynp5Asny4EvTOcronbh1b1MhQzIQvFoXhatsUraXOPjRSqAUbPwP77SeyL5A6zHrFRd47rM04HKPs6isZ0fkB341UdjNzr4YkDpIW-axRbsGSMjyGeO9STC4OQy-LWTwVeMMt8AfO2luanp-T/s320/Jordan%20Baptizimal%20Dec%202023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Then last week our church had their Christmas dinner. It was another milestone. We are in the process of building a new church building. This was the first event at the not yet completed facility. We were thrilled that they had to lug out additional tables and chairs to accommodate the attendees. </p><p>We like this picture of us with son Lennie, Daughter in law Lois and great grandson Jordan.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWnglwWswo79juhRgcZKviw2LKLJqPNWn1ij5AOCHyEzrRCTotXR_2JB9HsCz0WIm_3hUx9YyHdakJFuA_J3lCS0E80KR7Mq14H4amsP-dmHjoUwjKbwR3NpYsyAXWwmUEMDlPo0eUtm0qOYKZSXsO78dn6SyoPe1-e5lhykEYUVBWgPX7kA3WpYEXZImL/s4000/at%20Sharon%20Grove%20Dec%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWnglwWswo79juhRgcZKviw2LKLJqPNWn1ij5AOCHyEzrRCTotXR_2JB9HsCz0WIm_3hUx9YyHdakJFuA_J3lCS0E80KR7Mq14H4amsP-dmHjoUwjKbwR3NpYsyAXWwmUEMDlPo0eUtm0qOYKZSXsO78dn6SyoPe1-e5lhykEYUVBWgPX7kA3WpYEXZImL/s320/at%20Sharon%20Grove%20Dec%202023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>About old people having fun. This week was our Cullman Senior Center party. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjioQkz63QQysm0wTbC2SNaKAxdFFt4WSdS9axTajsffKuIJl6RojrR_atUKUXSb5K5CgAaokD4RK4MHBF6IwJvlUmv84JirV5STcq6VpMIQNwGiHv6R2oVAEaSX0WBblUVvSPOv7LPy1JczswfdwwO4Qq5mWxh3B3cao6GyjtyWPpYxok-67sin7F3wvTb/s4000/20231213_090215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjioQkz63QQysm0wTbC2SNaKAxdFFt4WSdS9axTajsffKuIJl6RojrR_atUKUXSb5K5CgAaokD4RK4MHBF6IwJvlUmv84JirV5STcq6VpMIQNwGiHv6R2oVAEaSX0WBblUVvSPOv7LPy1JczswfdwwO4Qq5mWxh3B3cao6GyjtyWPpYxok-67sin7F3wvTb/s320/20231213_090215.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6vhg5b-I01d_dExSQP0nxY6jLg5oey-MpXX7MvQidd7XHW3Mwm5VKwLdzRikjMzV_XaDih0mPn103T4E_BtMbMyBgDQFuB6zKeaiuEJ5pjYo4TN_OV2m7z4u1G2wxz2PPa5tzIujXaKKLJrCYxz1OfxgWvDo9lEzQWoq0NR2UrFYIyzNDhH41VaRhyFUn/s4000/20231213_090219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6vhg5b-I01d_dExSQP0nxY6jLg5oey-MpXX7MvQidd7XHW3Mwm5VKwLdzRikjMzV_XaDih0mPn103T4E_BtMbMyBgDQFuB6zKeaiuEJ5pjYo4TN_OV2m7z4u1G2wxz2PPa5tzIujXaKKLJrCYxz1OfxgWvDo9lEzQWoq0NR2UrFYIyzNDhH41VaRhyFUn/s320/20231213_090219.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWTEac_wdLSaXLiGcuT2wXDZAvvoY-2YLn_bZ7TL5gp2b7p9XdVr4hM3rV83m_OirySavKmiqGG1RxFdhLGGJC1v5dm70g0eKqGGymsEZziG4hE45df4M0zfs-MGyfykuvCnBsyjYtb2rANrkB6QJPEKxl_2Gjbd39VCwWooY2NFuUfbOLtmcf0spb5kS/s4000/20231213_092811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBWTEac_wdLSaXLiGcuT2wXDZAvvoY-2YLn_bZ7TL5gp2b7p9XdVr4hM3rV83m_OirySavKmiqGG1RxFdhLGGJC1v5dm70g0eKqGGymsEZziG4hE45df4M0zfs-MGyfykuvCnBsyjYtb2rANrkB6QJPEKxl_2Gjbd39VCwWooY2NFuUfbOLtmcf0spb5kS/s320/20231213_092811.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>What was really fun, door prizes! Leonard won a $10.00 gift card to a local butcher shop. The one we use! And I won a $20.00 gift card to Lowes. Yes, we can use that too.<br /></p><p>Then yesterday we attended the Christmas luncheon given by the Commission of Aging here in Cullman County. Over 800 people attended. Fabulous lunch of turkey, ham, roll, mashed sweet potatoes, green beans, cornbread filling, cranberry sauce and pie. </p><p>What a nice facility.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixzGvjmO-zIVU9_zRtdyWQL60lmPCVYTs_Ht4I2KObwB6C4rAKv3Z-29vjkPOctBmKpz-x5sx_YpHDmpYriMXDhyF-_7CaVnyPVDNmY6EEaKBcD2iUVXFQQ-Nm0UkuPSO_4FYnzCPF-7t7VFDhSWheRxlvCPjbrkWbDxVIrmXqjhRZl_nDr7hZEjHIPTpQ/s3264/20231215_124657.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixzGvjmO-zIVU9_zRtdyWQL60lmPCVYTs_Ht4I2KObwB6C4rAKv3Z-29vjkPOctBmKpz-x5sx_YpHDmpYriMXDhyF-_7CaVnyPVDNmY6EEaKBcD2iUVXFQQ-Nm0UkuPSO_4FYnzCPF-7t7VFDhSWheRxlvCPjbrkWbDxVIrmXqjhRZl_nDr7hZEjHIPTpQ/s320/20231215_124657.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>This gives you some idea of the size.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiE0fFeufdbckmKWStQfzEfx2iM3fEGCYCXip4zqVSLcZUGzYsfWx4rHp5lvBwinUa_gxQv5PqcA6KOCt-7vPQjz5RuQR8-MayGN3BLXLhO9RJIy-DEJAyuo3NncyepZefUyjGDS51gZDjF0IZu2qT_Y2hRRDFy5j6dS0xLhWoIXqtXCTJ237A-nvaFhFl/s3264/20231215_124700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiE0fFeufdbckmKWStQfzEfx2iM3fEGCYCXip4zqVSLcZUGzYsfWx4rHp5lvBwinUa_gxQv5PqcA6KOCt-7vPQjz5RuQR8-MayGN3BLXLhO9RJIy-DEJAyuo3NncyepZefUyjGDS51gZDjF0IZu2qT_Y2hRRDFy5j6dS0xLhWoIXqtXCTJ237A-nvaFhFl/s320/20231215_124700.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>This gives you some idea of the crowd.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_vuB9MbXYTMjLXAQ70QtSE0QPbjp-K4nEBbYZbOQ4yeRWuMYMqGnhDlfFh2zd1KyetWhaaerJNmG1asibkROg5wase50MCNUpsUk7zu_sEzQ_XRayxxY41UWI8E9g7JF8qH1CKZyK0IMbdZ6GJscWymRLnxsiZGJdBn3pZw1MkelEHNR5jtjmqjzvsFx_/s3264/20231215_105408.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_vuB9MbXYTMjLXAQ70QtSE0QPbjp-K4nEBbYZbOQ4yeRWuMYMqGnhDlfFh2zd1KyetWhaaerJNmG1asibkROg5wase50MCNUpsUk7zu_sEzQ_XRayxxY41UWI8E9g7JF8qH1CKZyK0IMbdZ6GJscWymRLnxsiZGJdBn3pZw1MkelEHNR5jtjmqjzvsFx_/s320/20231215_105408.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn44MCyt38jmHYUquLtZyI-xtVMIyFL1dmeSLQSL_YWOevnt6xNeRlL8Dd_4l03LVM-NEq9C6uLoGb2QK8vuVTU16fGuY3DLfmN6c6i2akKjonc3F8pGiT0uhVZVM9IX2eUSgm_ubog5GKJHYJgcB3fXNtw5ePTOYELt2O_ggNZptiy4uPGgMeLqtHTAQf/s3264/20231215_105359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn44MCyt38jmHYUquLtZyI-xtVMIyFL1dmeSLQSL_YWOevnt6xNeRlL8Dd_4l03LVM-NEq9C6uLoGb2QK8vuVTU16fGuY3DLfmN6c6i2akKjonc3F8pGiT0uhVZVM9IX2eUSgm_ubog5GKJHYJgcB3fXNtw5ePTOYELt2O_ggNZptiy4uPGgMeLqtHTAQf/s320/20231215_105359.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>And lots of door prizes here too. Including a top prize of $500.00. No, we didn't win that. BUT I did win a $50.00 gift card to Walmart. Guess I know where the Christmas turkey money is coming from. </p><p>So, this week was a profitable one. A total of $80.00. SSSH don't tell my Uncle Sam. Last night we met up with friends for snacks and dancing at our favorite Friday night spot..... 55 EAST. They hold a 50/50 every week. The winner got $50.00 No, it wasn't us.</p><p>And the fun continues.</p><p>Until next time.</p><p><br /></p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-41764368290776858152023-11-30T11:03:00.000-08:002023-11-30T11:23:43.055-08:00Been a while<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Cullman AL and Justin TX</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>Yes, it's been a bit since my last blog. My computer died. Had to get a new one. I was so used to Windows 10. Now Windows 11. YUK. A whole new learning experience. Both my daughter-in-law Lois and my friend Karen tried to help me with getting the printer connected. No luck. It worked once. Stopped again. I am hoping if my grandson visits over Christmas he can figure it out.</p><p>I also had an issue with loading pictures from my phone. Last night Lois worked on it. HOORAY. As you will see, success.</p><p>This old dog is having a hard time learning new tricks.</p><p>Let's go back to October. Halloween. yup, that's me at our favorite haunt, the 55 East party. I have no pride. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg88QSwKvPI44q8M7_Zg_SkQIAmXfE_QyEx6OgNqwLuiVEni1yOvZ4FvwM0DesMtC2KwEpbRXYq8sVamFPS39coBHQ8Oq-msHysHiaZZ6i0y0kBF2LdrNO3AqXYa3nhpAY5f2GVbWZtB6tqVBnchIMNBMjkrFfyF1QyJ35Dazp810D3i8sVKKEoz5rBla6C" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg88QSwKvPI44q8M7_Zg_SkQIAmXfE_QyEx6OgNqwLuiVEni1yOvZ4FvwM0DesMtC2KwEpbRXYq8sVamFPS39coBHQ8Oq-msHysHiaZZ6i0y0kBF2LdrNO3AqXYa3nhpAY5f2GVbWZtB6tqVBnchIMNBMjkrFfyF1QyJ35Dazp810D3i8sVKKEoz5rBla6C" width="180" /></a></div><br />Moving along to the house and property..... One of our back porch steps was decaying. It took us a few days but determination prevailed.<p></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-PC31kne-PNN8WSr1cghGcsYwZIryau_UifRCN9PbLxya3HXGPbcpCBoo3TVwyZBqvf0pH5E5iIenLlqI6XTIJ_LTa36UWu4Mvoss4ddLePziiTuDojFkjBqPtMQKNreJhnkHL3p4LS5qQceMkcn47Mhw3i7kMX5_fW-75cBLjC6IT6ozmE9gATQ7wuPk" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-PC31kne-PNN8WSr1cghGcsYwZIryau_UifRCN9PbLxya3HXGPbcpCBoo3TVwyZBqvf0pH5E5iIenLlqI6XTIJ_LTa36UWu4Mvoss4ddLePziiTuDojFkjBqPtMQKNreJhnkHL3p4LS5qQceMkcn47Mhw3i7kMX5_fW-75cBLjC6IT6ozmE9gATQ7wuPk" width="180" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnJTN-adZ_HcsAPs07LpY7AIUnuBfabiz_zQyhq9ohUVobTjgrk5RmqmRnolC3bfN62qVtEuBW48JqN1UIFzvqp7vsmlQliLyKrvCrz2_eliZ0Qv1HopukB8NkASqkWuUqCy8VLWm3yKZvu7wUaQliE67UoxXD3BNjJpT_vRaO83zIaUZ4jplXVoHTMUSo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnJTN-adZ_HcsAPs07LpY7AIUnuBfabiz_zQyhq9ohUVobTjgrk5RmqmRnolC3bfN62qVtEuBW48JqN1UIFzvqp7vsmlQliLyKrvCrz2_eliZ0Qv1HopukB8NkASqkWuUqCy8VLWm3yKZvu7wUaQliE67UoxXD3BNjJpT_vRaO83zIaUZ4jplXVoHTMUSo" width="180" /></a></div> <br />Is has been extremely dry here in Alabama. No real rain since August. They predict some tomorrow. We are hoping that is the case. The pond is down about 4 to 5 feet. The fish are starting to grow legs.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEily07MBHPZOOMYlP6WcEtRKpKWeZKDGJSE4bR5bMIaBDfOwpu0q1UbQwsucI6cit7ekF_YHUcufrIGNhnWVIyHpVp-tkigDkudB6oxbRaLw0noj8JyF1Km08p-HppbZSCidjliGexAAqeUUsOsx2DZ7Q2ScznQKWc0hsbwqA22-DsP7hQ8Rd6jt9fSqeX3" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEily07MBHPZOOMYlP6WcEtRKpKWeZKDGJSE4bR5bMIaBDfOwpu0q1UbQwsucI6cit7ekF_YHUcufrIGNhnWVIyHpVp-tkigDkudB6oxbRaLw0noj8JyF1Km08p-HppbZSCidjliGexAAqeUUsOsx2DZ7Q2ScznQKWc0hsbwqA22-DsP7hQ8Rd6jt9fSqeX3" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>The biggest event was the marriage of our granddaughter Lindsey to Bailey. It was held near Dallas on Thanksgiving Friday.</p><p>On my gosh.... the traffic over there.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4KvdEs-cedTvpU16Jyn2uQZhO_yL8J_Qcxh8p-hye2DiKa7qh7GvoeJHZ7zxU7vjnNkzyW8FzipG1B9xIuAdAt1FMmxc-lXgFY9a-TTNw58GU3KnUEg5XmbZLan60oyqyeJD8ycv9Jy5OxorRjPd0mUoxpyebtELdDR1mW8W2CqPlFPh3daH1CHDbI9O4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4KvdEs-cedTvpU16Jyn2uQZhO_yL8J_Qcxh8p-hye2DiKa7qh7GvoeJHZ7zxU7vjnNkzyW8FzipG1B9xIuAdAt1FMmxc-lXgFY9a-TTNw58GU3KnUEg5XmbZLan60oyqyeJD8ycv9Jy5OxorRjPd0mUoxpyebtELdDR1mW8W2CqPlFPh3daH1CHDbI9O4" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>The venue was at a ranch in the town of Justin. What a lovely set up. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjciverkbCqovgYedufOLcllkDBfEaUdETJWLt2oQYBPjOoMwyAUVhkWxjYjoJky0YXv3ZrzLvi1cAi9k7tfnJdXM7zy7jtGL6qpVpBoVlXpOwOkaR61-hHK-Qt-RpdKVz2Rl7EqwBnXM-ezbzgzTe6W_vxrU9I20Apr_51xvyEuYBfcDbLutEtWBxFh6Da" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjciverkbCqovgYedufOLcllkDBfEaUdETJWLt2oQYBPjOoMwyAUVhkWxjYjoJky0YXv3ZrzLvi1cAi9k7tfnJdXM7zy7jtGL6qpVpBoVlXpOwOkaR61-hHK-Qt-RpdKVz2Rl7EqwBnXM-ezbzgzTe6W_vxrU9I20Apr_51xvyEuYBfcDbLutEtWBxFh6Da" width="320" /></a></div><br />This was the room of the parents of the Bride, our daughter D'Juana and husband Joe. They had to take another family with them. Momma and 5 baby Aussies. They were born just a few days before the big event.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKEKTjDRHef0KduU6uHjttTKTRyGLcJSt9VjvAXEUfX6ThDsXCSphWKZFp9zazCeU06MVK_nTP_kcYazoBH_USxso11SNBPCrDaPNIX2eOOJczC2Va0IGUZ287LXTcuq8YB0NnKbYW9y5aKysIR3vVXCGU3c1W2NHH9Of-o_UcEZTISqdxCWUxSR694zqv" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiKEKTjDRHef0KduU6uHjttTKTRyGLcJSt9VjvAXEUfX6ThDsXCSphWKZFp9zazCeU06MVK_nTP_kcYazoBH_USxso11SNBPCrDaPNIX2eOOJczC2Va0IGUZ287LXTcuq8YB0NnKbYW9y5aKysIR3vVXCGU3c1W2NHH9Of-o_UcEZTISqdxCWUxSR694zqv" width="320" /></a></div><br />Grandson Jeremiah was the ring bearer. Keeping with Western theme, he is all decked out.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNYVpyKY0x5F83HKlEyQAVT4ovVh_kYW_PfpO82G1SCkW1fIi0lWLw4PNJ-_-fRu0vvs1kP2WM5UaHwOZRu178MLweH8PleYy_orwjvwSbQwnQeG2XY12fj6ea8QQjXijSOE1Vl7a9adZ5R2kzOlkD0MAxfS29aNhORiTTtoL7TL8yvrg0XB-0IxRLeROV" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNYVpyKY0x5F83HKlEyQAVT4ovVh_kYW_PfpO82G1SCkW1fIi0lWLw4PNJ-_-fRu0vvs1kP2WM5UaHwOZRu178MLweH8PleYy_orwjvwSbQwnQeG2XY12fj6ea8QQjXijSOE1Vl7a9adZ5R2kzOlkD0MAxfS29aNhORiTTtoL7TL8yvrg0XB-0IxRLeROV" width="320" /></a></div><br />Here is the bride Lindsey and the mother of the bride, D'Juana.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9hvsCDmvT6Mcmn4mRv4je_7mZzdoAqYMc76GTwAlJ2K_CTIKBPmpbjYnVh1nzNum5hsQ_TX_wgWHTXm8ZJpfohUnjMFkPnbRqFwIszpQu-VBD8bxmXxRvgG0z7jD6WsqMySFrn3hUfgnsrAB8Vh5zx9ObdvwC0caA3n0KDvYJ16gg2xKAc2TxjJIvS-9s" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi9hvsCDmvT6Mcmn4mRv4je_7mZzdoAqYMc76GTwAlJ2K_CTIKBPmpbjYnVh1nzNum5hsQ_TX_wgWHTXm8ZJpfohUnjMFkPnbRqFwIszpQu-VBD8bxmXxRvgG0z7jD6WsqMySFrn3hUfgnsrAB8Vh5zx9ObdvwC0caA3n0KDvYJ16gg2xKAc2TxjJIvS-9s" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>And the father and daughter dance.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3GLv3AFyoTTQNEHPSr3RPKqHPS6aodtLitGSMMmjCHXAagFrK5VmnCQg7p4jGyjEk-zPtqR9wsXCk4XI-eDoFtYqVw0pkJKYgrJU3O-X8d3XXQ7GOpuXRNndQG9q_M5MaqbKolGTZrIvC7HSAfNNvcq79S1M1Fy7HRkPC42PIKAetDpOIgagC0C2KKmYJ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3GLv3AFyoTTQNEHPSr3RPKqHPS6aodtLitGSMMmjCHXAagFrK5VmnCQg7p4jGyjEk-zPtqR9wsXCk4XI-eDoFtYqVw0pkJKYgrJU3O-X8d3XXQ7GOpuXRNndQG9q_M5MaqbKolGTZrIvC7HSAfNNvcq79S1M1Fy7HRkPC42PIKAetDpOIgagC0C2KKmYJ" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>And the grandfather (Leonard) and bride dance.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvXsnZbOfdq5iKK-s7hwWElUkvzjcIdJKx9BctCOkIrivtw8Fbuq_xVd9sENe7fxd-ApaRdAmLiswcYU7QUPtcPJ0Tc0lSVYKiETXChBwdqMoXca3h-M9QlGzkNdWbIMF8uV0DWU31_PqlkfusIc7Lu1QDbSm64LnlDcncM7pDHblrnM9Oom2Rw8obsoXu" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgvXsnZbOfdq5iKK-s7hwWElUkvzjcIdJKx9BctCOkIrivtw8Fbuq_xVd9sENe7fxd-ApaRdAmLiswcYU7QUPtcPJ0Tc0lSVYKiETXChBwdqMoXca3h-M9QlGzkNdWbIMF8uV0DWU31_PqlkfusIc7Lu1QDbSm64LnlDcncM7pDHblrnM9Oom2Rw8obsoXu" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>And important the Bride and Groom first dance: Lindsey and Bailey.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjo3lJGexfGv_NqmLjnwzC4tsvJGmgH8StlkC3IN0dyjHHUuSFAVZwmThMuRJrDyawH8ROu5XsN8mbN56F8S_l4Fw3rhqu-BVR7kKXhFlOi8joEHnU1fl55IAeqKQwZQLE3ayQF75sVLIV_raYBgBRVXBnLAjNTYACkAipiewmCTST_bO1B6lrsMKNmI9Z2" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjo3lJGexfGv_NqmLjnwzC4tsvJGmgH8StlkC3IN0dyjHHUuSFAVZwmThMuRJrDyawH8ROu5XsN8mbN56F8S_l4Fw3rhqu-BVR7kKXhFlOi8joEHnU1fl55IAeqKQwZQLE3ayQF75sVLIV_raYBgBRVXBnLAjNTYACkAipiewmCTST_bO1B6lrsMKNmI9Z2" width="320" /></a></div><br />Following two days of celebrating, the ring bearer need a rest. So up on Grandpops lap. Made Grandpop very happy.<p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6KEd6O73bU0M2-x7Cmoy3FvuqxUvNuVSjsYkEG-OYKKP5Dsicc0fcn2zrC7UM1YNalb2e7y_BUdm6eGMVT65iQXluCZPuunNY5zpkmIPtAzj8By-8E11FuRasn7G-2ntoK2fn11PHkKrDZiSkC2ahUButzHJxdwoKJ7C6DTSGac9oIp7rNZtHqBlySYAi" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6KEd6O73bU0M2-x7Cmoy3FvuqxUvNuVSjsYkEG-OYKKP5Dsicc0fcn2zrC7UM1YNalb2e7y_BUdm6eGMVT65iQXluCZPuunNY5zpkmIPtAzj8By-8E11FuRasn7G-2ntoK2fn11PHkKrDZiSkC2ahUButzHJxdwoKJ7C6DTSGac9oIp7rNZtHqBlySYAi" width="180" /></a></div><br />Until next time.<br /><br /><p></p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-80516081535832330882023-10-20T13:57:00.000-07:002023-10-20T13:57:18.960-07:00Lots of good times<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Cullman, AL Eva AL, Sulphur LA</span></b><div><br /></div><div>This month has been a busy one. Lots of socializing. Lots of fun.</div><div><br /></div><div>One of our favorite places to go on Friday night is 55East in Eva, AL. Dancing, talking, eating. What could be better. </div><div><br /></div><div>A few weeks ago my daughter Terri from Pennsylvania visited for a few days. She has semi-annual business meetings up in Nashville. When there she extends for a few days and drives the 150 miles south.</div><div><br /></div><div>The days she was here we also were hosting dear friends Rick and Karen. They stop by every so often in their beautiful motorhome. Terri was also visiting us last time they were here. How great is that! All three of them were here on a Friday night. SO..... 55East.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPfu3ocC0BkX56Pbxc5FHgv9Iv2xYZ-LT1R57mL99Sq_0HCAm86VTT5TM4STaUpdM20AeS5czQ2RfZNEwntmHWrBXxZeq9jzxgzR5vCO1QHoltUz72cCBUwosP4KH_tktQ5bdC5zefio_5sLWzjjHtr1Tnom_xdJq1EnancpLelMRczI3sJe-TeEoUTOY/s4000/20231006_200249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVPfu3ocC0BkX56Pbxc5FHgv9Iv2xYZ-LT1R57mL99Sq_0HCAm86VTT5TM4STaUpdM20AeS5czQ2RfZNEwntmHWrBXxZeq9jzxgzR5vCO1QHoltUz72cCBUwosP4KH_tktQ5bdC5zefio_5sLWzjjHtr1Tnom_xdJq1EnancpLelMRczI3sJe-TeEoUTOY/s320/20231006_200249.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>They got to meet our group of friends. I don't post names. Just believe these are good people all. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ6sH9dBgEF408uSkWvu6O9XBAFCCEMpOlmCSGTvaVXuXbf1LOQ5xrUYzaf9v8v3BDe2wTE653Crwgj1e03vhnHE6GjNbBeO4zAI6UZg54ocTlEx9YYC0Nb72w1xnJnSzuLxFXHAbjmmbfzjTNl0ScEP5ukwn8gyuTZfUx2MDnSVAvvKPGeEbG1ag-nOpS/s4000/20231006_201004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ6sH9dBgEF408uSkWvu6O9XBAFCCEMpOlmCSGTvaVXuXbf1LOQ5xrUYzaf9v8v3BDe2wTE653Crwgj1e03vhnHE6GjNbBeO4zAI6UZg54ocTlEx9YYC0Nb72w1xnJnSzuLxFXHAbjmmbfzjTNl0ScEP5ukwn8gyuTZfUx2MDnSVAvvKPGeEbG1ag-nOpS/s320/20231006_201004.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2pYdHAQ7U0C8WzQCnqWWPODX50LNblcCsDRvG8dtd5RUj8nmlbfE9do6OHMp7pbJZbEpKhxIQDADGbVUdPyN-rRRIzvkx4pIvQ99OdVb3DVM-9TNL_QMZjKfg_diN2G5U0X8OJoqeY91pBrE82QLZ8Leg3bqAWngxGFXaWSPvW3r8hnm_4RcGJz6mUDe/s4000/20231006_201020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA2pYdHAQ7U0C8WzQCnqWWPODX50LNblcCsDRvG8dtd5RUj8nmlbfE9do6OHMp7pbJZbEpKhxIQDADGbVUdPyN-rRRIzvkx4pIvQ99OdVb3DVM-9TNL_QMZjKfg_diN2G5U0X8OJoqeY91pBrE82QLZ8Leg3bqAWngxGFXaWSPvW3r8hnm_4RcGJz6mUDe/s320/20231006_201020.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Oh, tonight is Friday. Meatballs in the crock pot. Another hour and it's time to get ready.<div><br /></div><div>Last weekend was Leonard's 55th High School class reunion. So off to Louisiana. See him on the right at the end of the float? It was Homecoming weekend. A big thing down there.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvrIwat2PRB5nvy8nYhwenwCivg4tlLdcLpiAQHWAwFHUv40-hbCZ0xZXSQH2p2sf1aihKdt1xOgGXQ04YbNjXAA4iZYckarCKdsKAmf3ga9tor1qyvTze9s9TuD60CJ3fIiy_dszdEAzRIsx20pY0ZJxyOr2zBcYsxlAYP2PyUWKhOT3kKNcF4tj61oIo/s4000/20231013_152901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvrIwat2PRB5nvy8nYhwenwCivg4tlLdcLpiAQHWAwFHUv40-hbCZ0xZXSQH2p2sf1aihKdt1xOgGXQ04YbNjXAA4iZYckarCKdsKAmf3ga9tor1qyvTze9s9TuD60CJ3fIiy_dszdEAzRIsx20pY0ZJxyOr2zBcYsxlAYP2PyUWKhOT3kKNcF4tj61oIo/s320/20231013_152901.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>The parade was Friday night. On Saturday the group met for lunch at a classmate's beautiful house. This is their "entertaining" room behind the house next to the pool. They call it The Lodge. Thinking being a State Farm agent does one good.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1U6OLMMxE5O0FXTEz2kkUr-9vIZ6b0TbUuRKXEn9zoa6QM5f5bZ7wat_fe-U1ZhYYPFKAwb4jRwX5oJTDsW80RQy8lTBAdN5LyaPKw5IvrowHoEmdjBNj3XRhoxOeEysxiovsE3tmVtzrgKNZA65HeR5oW2O9KpoZnxGiTiTVixD0_HmXjv72fx1TF0sc/s4000/20231014_122901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1U6OLMMxE5O0FXTEz2kkUr-9vIZ6b0TbUuRKXEn9zoa6QM5f5bZ7wat_fe-U1ZhYYPFKAwb4jRwX5oJTDsW80RQy8lTBAdN5LyaPKw5IvrowHoEmdjBNj3XRhoxOeEysxiovsE3tmVtzrgKNZA65HeR5oW2O9KpoZnxGiTiTVixD0_HmXjv72fx1TF0sc/s320/20231014_122901.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>While in Louisiana Lens siblings and spouses got together for dinner. We so appreciate that they do this when we are in town. He is the only sibling that does not live in the area.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_o8UJNkiTiMF2cT6DMtlgFkh8hpHCOJ-bV6nnQTHNX75L1ys8eJh4z1TCRBDcJTa8bSXzftbavxXgCS6CMBjZ7JafD_nUdk9TL09iMSAzyW8_KUdh1BCvvk3Qk5zDeArOadPfldccrbEKFa9fizCqpNdUvbtGcIPmZAJzOBT7QXRw1mUwh7zTZJAzTOH/s4000/20231012_183806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_o8UJNkiTiMF2cT6DMtlgFkh8hpHCOJ-bV6nnQTHNX75L1ys8eJh4z1TCRBDcJTa8bSXzftbavxXgCS6CMBjZ7JafD_nUdk9TL09iMSAzyW8_KUdh1BCvvk3Qk5zDeArOadPfldccrbEKFa9fizCqpNdUvbtGcIPmZAJzOBT7QXRw1mUwh7zTZJAzTOH/s320/20231012_183806.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexioLKiUXFmLa4BWOkQeI6Ff6bQ-qKuKOlmiDPoggFM94bKagHNNs-azkmq2vyGz_RkDqOQuff8-8gkzh17mq0HYdgtrly38mxt2YpDpFflMnJCPxi-WcKB4njlW2kB2WJHl4fU4unz1at22aolDLRlGAgAfxKC1by5p8OeATz2LSHHu01RD9eJaEhSma/s4000/20231012_183730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexioLKiUXFmLa4BWOkQeI6Ff6bQ-qKuKOlmiDPoggFM94bKagHNNs-azkmq2vyGz_RkDqOQuff8-8gkzh17mq0HYdgtrly38mxt2YpDpFflMnJCPxi-WcKB4njlW2kB2WJHl4fU4unz1at22aolDLRlGAgAfxKC1by5p8OeATz2LSHHu01RD9eJaEhSma/s320/20231012_183730.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>OKAY.... Time of get ready to go DANCE.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time.</div>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-12484677194162033112023-09-29T07:38:00.000-07:002023-09-29T07:38:28.957-07:00Making plans. And etc.<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p>I love this time of year. There are days when neither Air Conditioning nor Heat are needed. There just isn't enough of them. As the days grow shorter it brings to mind that our days are growing short too.</p><p>But first: The Senior Center has special dress days on Thursdays. Yesterday was crazy hat and tie. I wore my winter hat that looks like Elmer Fudd, Len wore his Christmas cowboy hat. I wore a compression sock as a tie, he wore his flannel bathrobes belt. No picture was taken.</p><p>Last week it was mixed prints day. I wore a flowered top and a pair of his PJ printed bottoms. He wore a printed shirt, printed welders cap. He absolutely refused to be seen in public with anything but jeans. Daughter in law Lois to the rescue. She volunteered to take an old pair of his jeans and paint something on them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY3iMxBE-X_ab2eSiq_xnT3mENDQfpLNGjacrn4buqmtVtvfFptTab4jLnTXnYx-5JUwOoCRgoT4q9YnPj53HXG7wl_cA9FGqIPCdOENvh-pdyyODM5tNn4MXOsFjw3KPJMg_h8bOGjIsnEj7Xc9As-Sb0XaBULGgK1zt8gkjpcbXZh-GZbP8dN7nCQ6mD/s4000/20230921_124825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY3iMxBE-X_ab2eSiq_xnT3mENDQfpLNGjacrn4buqmtVtvfFptTab4jLnTXnYx-5JUwOoCRgoT4q9YnPj53HXG7wl_cA9FGqIPCdOENvh-pdyyODM5tNn4MXOsFjw3KPJMg_h8bOGjIsnEj7Xc9As-Sb0XaBULGgK1zt8gkjpcbXZh-GZbP8dN7nCQ6mD/s320/20230921_124825.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>This is what Biscuit thought of it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCf5vSXMcwZowDm7u1Lb3WcJu69pwB6qig8x30DqxODDX4kvQDnN4egXAGLn-ViZYhApgdB1auz16P1QstKkVonCVnUkAhPRK4Zgj1hWRK3a-SNbCEPiFr2DDWfQDqOw4IHFsTbG0fGVqDPe-ZhgGpMmK6nNi62cCYvRFKiHYpjSvO_NpzVwm-01K6XgnT/s4000/20230923_162906.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCf5vSXMcwZowDm7u1Lb3WcJu69pwB6qig8x30DqxODDX4kvQDnN4egXAGLn-ViZYhApgdB1auz16P1QstKkVonCVnUkAhPRK4Zgj1hWRK3a-SNbCEPiFr2DDWfQDqOw4IHFsTbG0fGVqDPe-ZhgGpMmK6nNi62cCYvRFKiHYpjSvO_NpzVwm-01K6XgnT/s320/20230923_162906.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>After a slow few month's hosting RV guests through Boondockers Welcome, we have 10 reservations on the books. Our 266th guest arrives later today.</p><p>This summer it was rainy here in north Alabama. I was forever mowing grass. Now we are terribly dry to the extent there is a burn ban. We had wanted to burn some shrubs and a pile of trees and branches we had removed but this is not the time. Seems strange not having to mow every day.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7xBmBhm_LCakOHz3OM2PmQOyPdXt9S-WjOGW0FfpHVpmM7K7UJo6DbbLVZEt4WX2L-xW_nU7GEsOrmp8mKSzohn_dwPg4qnKs38Y6yCewttK8lMnrhVxglyROz-3f5N0YpyNo40jUqlm2daGV6M8bDwnuCyXloVtKfKTAti6QHyYINnvlvnkMxNPzxnOg/s4000/20230915_090410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7xBmBhm_LCakOHz3OM2PmQOyPdXt9S-WjOGW0FfpHVpmM7K7UJo6DbbLVZEt4WX2L-xW_nU7GEsOrmp8mKSzohn_dwPg4qnKs38Y6yCewttK8lMnrhVxglyROz-3f5N0YpyNo40jUqlm2daGV6M8bDwnuCyXloVtKfKTAti6QHyYINnvlvnkMxNPzxnOg/s320/20230915_090410.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>As I stated at the start of this blog, along with shorter days is the fact that our own days are shorter. I have a need to be prepared. One way to that end is to update wills. That was completed this week. I cannot stress enough how important it is to make ones wishes known to be less of a burden on family when the time comes.</p><p>Along with our wills we have:</p><p><span> </span><span> </span> Power of Attorney designations. </p><p><span> </span><span> </span>Durable Power of Attorney for health care. </p><p><span> </span><span> </span>A list of items we want to pass down to certain people outside of the wills,</p><p><span> </span><span> </span> A list of things to know such as bank and investment accounts, where to find passwords, keys to <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>safes, how bills are paid and to whom, info on life insurance, etc. </p><p><span> </span><span> </span>And a list of whom to notify and their phone numbers (one person is provided with this list).</p><p>I state all of the above because I have seen so many instances where the surviving spouse or children are at a loss of where to begin. Four of our children will receive copies of the above.</p><p>Well, that's my preaching for today!</p><p>ENJOY FALL SEASON. Until next time.</p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-39784437315932403162023-09-16T09:25:00.004-07:002023-09-16T11:45:45.001-07:00A terrible loss, family, friends and work<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p><b>In Louisiana</b></p><p>In August our family suffered a terrible loss. Our Grandson in Louisiana was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma a year ago. It looked for a while that through his strength and determination he beat it. However, it was not to be.</p><p>This is the last picture he have of him when we were in Louisiana in February and we took Nathaniel to dinner.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi96SRS8PmqpWU3m6Sci9U2QYVoCBkFDlVf2oQO-NhytGGivKhze1ZdVDYSkB6zQxm5oLP9Lrhj2atnxZcQsKr4Dhm4hsE3yrX6iTHrdqKv1OrX-1lX0e6HUpn8ll7o5zrtri2BeY6R5_bi647Nck0LjO0olpzZ15g7Sx4m9SMtdbN7mOlakoF2hK1Hpd2V/s4000/20230220_164723.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi96SRS8PmqpWU3m6Sci9U2QYVoCBkFDlVf2oQO-NhytGGivKhze1ZdVDYSkB6zQxm5oLP9Lrhj2atnxZcQsKr4Dhm4hsE3yrX6iTHrdqKv1OrX-1lX0e6HUpn8ll7o5zrtri2BeY6R5_bi647Nck0LjO0olpzZ15g7Sx4m9SMtdbN7mOlakoF2hK1Hpd2V/s320/20230220_164723.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>His light shone bright. Everyone that knew him was blessed and will never forget his hugs.</p><p>While in Louisiana in August we finally caught up with a couple we met when we lived our full time RV life. Meet Judy and Dick that were also full-timers but have now settled in Orange, TX.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfpxFpkVdZOc68NsNWPL1as0e7gtYFNPfhE8D6khxYG7kU56U7SVsp5lBIFo7jVJj9z7diVwkbSj_3C-xALO02cN6N04dnFykW_PiYdGN849owivvHgXF6MBRAY1jKFYUryMNQQgAtlcOP6luqD5Rlni7MTfeKizfs5bpi1H-e_55FotPHaZL9zrZ5yJm/s4000/20230826_112534.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfpxFpkVdZOc68NsNWPL1as0e7gtYFNPfhE8D6khxYG7kU56U7SVsp5lBIFo7jVJj9z7diVwkbSj_3C-xALO02cN6N04dnFykW_PiYdGN849owivvHgXF6MBRAY1jKFYUryMNQQgAtlcOP6luqD5Rlni7MTfeKizfs5bpi1H-e_55FotPHaZL9zrZ5yJm/s320/20230826_112534.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Always a pleasure to visit again with those we have met when traveling the roads.</p><p>Our Granddaughter Tiffany and her family live in Texas. They came to the visitation for Nathaniel. We met up with them for lunch at a Mexican restaurant.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDavpK8hSSbW25hCUXChvbyjNqSFBpp-LL4yMit_TAxNubmajde7TRD0XdqthBVwdKCF8TtBRWa5WMAm5nfatkntJkl3t-zCPxWMlUANYXlmbRApnzvY2E6jAC7jH1pd7icd3REZbzY2dMMBvQgVpMYFhrmv1kbxMCJ-Fk855ILDghy_xM2-vM0pPNbAe7/s4000/20230827_145234.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDavpK8hSSbW25hCUXChvbyjNqSFBpp-LL4yMit_TAxNubmajde7TRD0XdqthBVwdKCF8TtBRWa5WMAm5nfatkntJkl3t-zCPxWMlUANYXlmbRApnzvY2E6jAC7jH1pd7icd3REZbzY2dMMBvQgVpMYFhrmv1kbxMCJ-Fk855ILDghy_xM2-vM0pPNbAe7/s320/20230827_145234.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Later that day, after the viewing we decided it was dinner time. The group choose ANOTHER Mexican restaurant. I looked at the menu. It was the same as the one earlier. Apparently we chose two Mexican restaurants that are part of the local chain</p><p>So, here is more family. Tiffany and Neal and their kids, also daughter D'Juana and SIL Joe and their daughters, some cousins and my daughter Terri who flew down from Pennsylvania.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR09-1KacPClaSVOOllrzVQCcMZXRCedzriGFo5yTS6abv3unieHJNulsrym9skZ-lm0YvkpknG4jqI-U9l8JUyzvseU_9OBLzthc3h-MOAuM2AszO4dGKSpwZifxbgLU04Bbut8Yth3-JaPA-pV0BqkQa8O6aEmGd3gInzmE0P-21onxQgleEsJr5UAZ7/s4000/20230827_192145.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR09-1KacPClaSVOOllrzVQCcMZXRCedzriGFo5yTS6abv3unieHJNulsrym9skZ-lm0YvkpknG4jqI-U9l8JUyzvseU_9OBLzthc3h-MOAuM2AszO4dGKSpwZifxbgLU04Bbut8Yth3-JaPA-pV0BqkQa8O6aEmGd3gInzmE0P-21onxQgleEsJr5UAZ7/s320/20230827_192145.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM9RpFFEEiqMKfB5NywMapqeStPS62rsXstfK2rT6aXm1gAVDZkDldL6tKk2Wyyx_IU5ktg3GzIH1jhWk-srwaSdlPT0spcJVR1MAN40l9LzBJTaUiyAA-zDqxd-Kj664q_6Bb3KuN0D71ySAdUx75XpTFFfNOsMAVysxjTvHibaqua9-HOvbXWCFehDUs/s4000/20230827_192141.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM9RpFFEEiqMKfB5NywMapqeStPS62rsXstfK2rT6aXm1gAVDZkDldL6tKk2Wyyx_IU5ktg3GzIH1jhWk-srwaSdlPT0spcJVR1MAN40l9LzBJTaUiyAA-zDqxd-Kj664q_6Bb3KuN0D71ySAdUx75XpTFFfNOsMAVysxjTvHibaqua9-HOvbXWCFehDUs/s320/20230827_192141.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>When in the area, Leonard likes to visit with his Godfather Claude and his wife Vern. Len and Claude share the same birthday and always talk on the phone that day.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt22p4xfxnllPcPCYl-m5tafVUf64e0OccmF5Zyg5BfvIMpXyvN5nGoRQcZORzWk82IRqYEwMfiwQhfwU8RL1LHRe95REl7JDK_EFZwDrvlWpr4b-UmAcNPXxcWr0KZFs2uW1K73G-ZC7z1WmFZ7sgIoF5pkvgYFGvIN2qmJiIyIhA1G-UNL03COqqNT44/s4000/20230828_145301.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt22p4xfxnllPcPCYl-m5tafVUf64e0OccmF5Zyg5BfvIMpXyvN5nGoRQcZORzWk82IRqYEwMfiwQhfwU8RL1LHRe95REl7JDK_EFZwDrvlWpr4b-UmAcNPXxcWr0KZFs2uW1K73G-ZC7z1WmFZ7sgIoF5pkvgYFGvIN2qmJiIyIhA1G-UNL03COqqNT44/s320/20230828_145301.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><b>Back in Alabama:</b><br /><p>Earlier this month was the 21st birthday of our granddaughter Maddie. Time does fly!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWsOw5nIfmWQekfYsSFxjlgvl29KGDFckAT68NDp1EEUtArSuEwxBMkQOlLG6etyDyqsQA9sbEpSqMhq-gV6BK1VEa-bjjPIlVKV-QCPx9uZXyUtPEmPwY3NtwNsrY7QuszdjyI8jf2s6djlh41Pvrj3P2Wm7MUNVISufYEhe0Lgd-IzF48yyRLB027ua/s4000/20230903_122630.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQWsOw5nIfmWQekfYsSFxjlgvl29KGDFckAT68NDp1EEUtArSuEwxBMkQOlLG6etyDyqsQA9sbEpSqMhq-gV6BK1VEa-bjjPIlVKV-QCPx9uZXyUtPEmPwY3NtwNsrY7QuszdjyI8jf2s6djlh41Pvrj3P2Wm7MUNVISufYEhe0Lgd-IzF48yyRLB027ua/s320/20230903_122630.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We are still busy with yard work now that the weather has cooled. Still clearing brush out along the creek.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOshwUrKN0-icQ9HfSmyg6EivYg8nscPU2p3A5D0AJBP89zN1J_TOm-nvTBj63KtnD4ev4gXsCTo4MMh7Mch68o7uK-A5G4Yzo6Cw16C2PZwsph3CBYgA72W-jtw5bOq5F90zzE2qMxrzvdLO_2NuKkSlkmJ697AXlOTyZ-YSHZ8f_RDbn-TPZnEHCnYS/s4000/20230915_090345.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOshwUrKN0-icQ9HfSmyg6EivYg8nscPU2p3A5D0AJBP89zN1J_TOm-nvTBj63KtnD4ev4gXsCTo4MMh7Mch68o7uK-A5G4Yzo6Cw16C2PZwsph3CBYgA72W-jtw5bOq5F90zzE2qMxrzvdLO_2NuKkSlkmJ697AXlOTyZ-YSHZ8f_RDbn-TPZnEHCnYS/s320/20230915_090345.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmUVMUe97RMQdQcm10ALlMKhKLfz-rdugw4mFDuk78pz1Aw5qlpcCb9JNUYxN9i2UdyDeL8qJJnu0apF1dpYtLyR_8y90RbD8uWEwXz0BsjXfqNwSZEXF4yD9aCtjJC7cxYrW386ngIFu7PUJ46OIncdEIf1d1xGR3lBedkYg9H_6mZOmAu-Jsj9NJz1L/s4000/20230915_090419.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmUVMUe97RMQdQcm10ALlMKhKLfz-rdugw4mFDuk78pz1Aw5qlpcCb9JNUYxN9i2UdyDeL8qJJnu0apF1dpYtLyR_8y90RbD8uWEwXz0BsjXfqNwSZEXF4yD9aCtjJC7cxYrW386ngIFu7PUJ46OIncdEIf1d1xGR3lBedkYg9H_6mZOmAu-Jsj9NJz1L/s320/20230915_090419.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>And trying to keep weeds down from around the pond.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3bX6kneUM2qSZ9bnaxgA-gq8Rc61E2BhDnBZtihgjVBWogxB9EHWtydZasYbF2cSGFDJbj4qv1t-uBbZ9dkxPwO4NtwOQXBuzJUaU0v3K6WtY_mIj9R9SX4oKuL_GoYz9BVW_QR7pT-L3qlJhTap9RgRcJ8km2EYmNtJsYvoUAtv3ZbvuHnCHolqY7vc/s4000/20230915_090410.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3bX6kneUM2qSZ9bnaxgA-gq8Rc61E2BhDnBZtihgjVBWogxB9EHWtydZasYbF2cSGFDJbj4qv1t-uBbZ9dkxPwO4NtwOQXBuzJUaU0v3K6WtY_mIj9R9SX4oKuL_GoYz9BVW_QR7pT-L3qlJhTap9RgRcJ8km2EYmNtJsYvoUAtv3ZbvuHnCHolqY7vc/s320/20230915_090410.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I've written on this blog about our love of the local Senior Center. Every Thursday they have "special days". This past week it was <u>TWINS</u> day. We were told to find a partner and dress alike. That's what 7 other couples did. They had matching shirts, etc. We went one step further.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh06xVP8SMqLcZ7Kvk1mUrXALFPK99TPaQdkiu2QX4qZUJaXZHu1CTC_muUOWm-eOYNdCuzpM-H2WXXpr2GlNwZ71np1Th8HRfIAccNurAFdIbHa0Ze67yBW8RxWGqntYdRRbqPdBM4hDq25t0OKh_xw2RYPxTNIrX-0lcd92lYXWxo2NNczdh5ces_6Tf_/s4000/20230914_090855.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh06xVP8SMqLcZ7Kvk1mUrXALFPK99TPaQdkiu2QX4qZUJaXZHu1CTC_muUOWm-eOYNdCuzpM-H2WXXpr2GlNwZ71np1Th8HRfIAccNurAFdIbHa0Ze67yBW8RxWGqntYdRRbqPdBM4hDq25t0OKh_xw2RYPxTNIrX-0lcd92lYXWxo2NNczdh5ces_6Tf_/s320/20230914_090855.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Until next time.</p><p><br /></p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-49092797937218547452023-08-20T09:26:00.001-07:002023-08-20T09:26:16.007-07:00Last day of visit and clearing more trees<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p>On August 11 the granddaughters annual visit came to an end. Every year they have the same list of must go to places. A top must-go-to is McWane Science Center in Birmingham. We went down to Birmingham on their last Monday here. Only to find McWane is CLOSED Monday and Tuesday. </p><p>Ok, disappointed but since Leonard had a medical appointment down there on Friday the 11th and it was in the morning, we decided that would be a good time. Their train to return to Baltimore was not until 5:30 and the train station is only 1/10 of a mile from McWane.</p><p>At McWane. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhic6AtKMbHxo_CFpzFsQm97gbm3R84ejZMyJh808oXOyEU_b0I1PqArJ5VmB4YUl59m3YDTtEiIA60fTLLJJI8jUM5rHKZon8HCV1j5sl7GetCoXMibplLnLgyngAH7nfuTWGt2c31Gr6jRWJoRGgOqsbsaeTfaM7Ap-toNYlc-jgluggp99vuhoQRkGPW/s4000/20230811_154359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhic6AtKMbHxo_CFpzFsQm97gbm3R84ejZMyJh808oXOyEU_b0I1PqArJ5VmB4YUl59m3YDTtEiIA60fTLLJJI8jUM5rHKZon8HCV1j5sl7GetCoXMibplLnLgyngAH7nfuTWGt2c31Gr6jRWJoRGgOqsbsaeTfaM7Ap-toNYlc-jgluggp99vuhoQRkGPW/s320/20230811_154359.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We arrived there about 11 am. By a bit after noon we were all hungry. I noticed a food court directly across the street from Mcwanes' main entrance. So, we all decided to give it a try. Charlotte says she could live there. Her choice was at Pho Pho where she joyfully had their Pho soup. Abby decided on a pizza that she and I shared. Leonard had a huge bacon, ham, roast beef, tomato, lettuce, cheese sandwich.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9MeagDTTr1aGaa8UpTrFm78a53zYS3LdOtGjuz1vQzIjS6if4FcG4s8-ItsD1XEujH12cgEVSVkKCltXOpsIKPDyRJrl8DaDqDFnqj3tdRPh7xTYHe55xbDJt7jVfVTh0jqKInQnVKDNHrt2cgGPN5wy4nbVO9XGApqtbF3YUlGWTjN0y88OFPMFru8kH/s4000/20230811_133311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9MeagDTTr1aGaa8UpTrFm78a53zYS3LdOtGjuz1vQzIjS6if4FcG4s8-ItsD1XEujH12cgEVSVkKCltXOpsIKPDyRJrl8DaDqDFnqj3tdRPh7xTYHe55xbDJt7jVfVTh0jqKInQnVKDNHrt2cgGPN5wy4nbVO9XGApqtbF3YUlGWTjN0y88OFPMFru8kH/s320/20230811_133311.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>After lunch the girls went back to the Center. Len and I found comfortable chairs in the food court and settled in for a bit.</p><p>At about 4:30 we made it over to the train station. We were thrilled that this time the train was on schedule.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UM_kWAEn8oDTnAs7cvHczYlWhgeGqD1wV5Gs-GDOb6aXvxySpeBbHyuu2RBVYcQS6ydxiwjtmn28s73QH4ykzVkqsGZonTc96AsC4S1aN7Dz1ynDgMnyzxfdGLb5xI2SywbRiUhRT2imOL65Cjp47x1gCxTNPgqPsfvhAFD7X7V9CgJmM_sBEc481c0n/s4000/20230811_171525.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UM_kWAEn8oDTnAs7cvHczYlWhgeGqD1wV5Gs-GDOb6aXvxySpeBbHyuu2RBVYcQS6ydxiwjtmn28s73QH4ykzVkqsGZonTc96AsC4S1aN7Dz1ynDgMnyzxfdGLb5xI2SywbRiUhRT2imOL65Cjp47x1gCxTNPgqPsfvhAFD7X7V9CgJmM_sBEc481c0n/s320/20230811_171525.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Abby and Charlotte boarded about 5:20 after our hugs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp4jOMouQwBePJlKJNOobnVecQZ-7B7b9njmpA-D7xDt41067b338o8c6w1S3D1Xf5pLZ8JplCV9hCrO_tpGhbbQdibo_PNR5AN78D3Btg6HPFscHcNBDtmKVdtLwekHR20IBlXpZRc4ftQRKWjE7zoxQYJxjGPuxyhEKDh_VvYQBsqcI4DkF-kP_K5ERM/s3264/20230811_171801.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp4jOMouQwBePJlKJNOobnVecQZ-7B7b9njmpA-D7xDt41067b338o8c6w1S3D1Xf5pLZ8JplCV9hCrO_tpGhbbQdibo_PNR5AN78D3Btg6HPFscHcNBDtmKVdtLwekHR20IBlXpZRc4ftQRKWjE7zoxQYJxjGPuxyhEKDh_VvYQBsqcI4DkF-kP_K5ERM/s320/20230811_171801.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>There are 20 stops between Birmingham and Baltimore. They finally arrived back to be greeted by their parents after 2 pm the next day.</p><p>Len and I were exhausted. Whew.... it had been a busy month. The entire time it was rain a day, sunny a day, rain a day. On and On. And the heat was oppressive.</p><p>The last few days the weather has cooperated. I have finally managed to have the complete yard mowed. Although I notice today it is time to start over.</p><p>One of Lens favorite activities is knocking over trees with his Mahindra tractor. When we bought this property there were trees between the creek that runs along the left side of this picture almost to the buildings and from the trees in the back up the hill.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxFiMVTjYOIZt39EAINuo7K8hLNQQLOzP9BMLCMelTtP6OyjSYYb6_ab2yQ09lZyerKai4Xjj-bqh5N6t7MqJnVgrAUYE_BwpoMtjh6b6sqIAavROof3to2JP_SAgvYaerZuCMyL0mj1s2bkOGyTKNMg7W2C-KiVMMcdfg8vGV3kcGeN7EKBkjA_Zslaqn/s4000/20230819_102825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxFiMVTjYOIZt39EAINuo7K8hLNQQLOzP9BMLCMelTtP6OyjSYYb6_ab2yQ09lZyerKai4Xjj-bqh5N6t7MqJnVgrAUYE_BwpoMtjh6b6sqIAavROof3to2JP_SAgvYaerZuCMyL0mj1s2bkOGyTKNMg7W2C-KiVMMcdfg8vGV3kcGeN7EKBkjA_Zslaqn/s320/20230819_102825.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Last week he took down a dead tree.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZIdLL7dJMwSDzd6UAOrbRQH5jsBlLBLZ0QsZlzrTOYxtMX2OtuXPzkQ_ccp-gdvA4-xgkF4SLYzwKRYK0FIQ2mNzYesIjzGfawpm4qhi-NvkObvgBmkvvpYubwrrUQXD22KludavC0uMR4WM29SNc7A0HU3HMZ4RXPBa28PoadlHYCrrofkxibhjHwlq/s4000/20230819_103636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZIdLL7dJMwSDzd6UAOrbRQH5jsBlLBLZ0QsZlzrTOYxtMX2OtuXPzkQ_ccp-gdvA4-xgkF4SLYzwKRYK0FIQ2mNzYesIjzGfawpm4qhi-NvkObvgBmkvvpYubwrrUQXD22KludavC0uMR4WM29SNc7A0HU3HMZ4RXPBa28PoadlHYCrrofkxibhjHwlq/s320/20230819_103636.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Yesterday he removed a cedar tree that is in the process of dying.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Ld3bBHYWMs5bhY0YispSL4taBq0mXtaz7bNEyNuU4dRsO2rnHiu01GbSoKLCzf3cGy1j22rj3GJORd4CcB4klyiQ5GYMvvm4YIiVom5cZk82FyvhddiP-zcsvYfpXtFHS_5jcSoRjz2HEje4k-YSE3y8jJt2IejuCVbz9ilJDelu_Oa718fFEc-yMKUW/s4000/20230819_102354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCMeOVjHk3ceHsW86YOe-Bd6yogf9o3CirDsYdosgvnGLuokaVWsfgw0swUNi2eX84rcEfy8uM2E778JGcKXt1z80HAI-F7n9ThbZZiKc-_EW2Op-Mncl3MGJgtLu6g9ptnb8JJh8PKeMB6rvDnF5-TR_rsxbKsBVCBwVyS4-v_YRBkUHwaGk-Ps2QU3R/s4000/20230819_103410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBCMeOVjHk3ceHsW86YOe-Bd6yogf9o3CirDsYdosgvnGLuokaVWsfgw0swUNi2eX84rcEfy8uM2E778JGcKXt1z80HAI-F7n9ThbZZiKc-_EW2Op-Mncl3MGJgtLu6g9ptnb8JJh8PKeMB6rvDnF5-TR_rsxbKsBVCBwVyS4-v_YRBkUHwaGk-Ps2QU3R/s320/20230819_103410.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Then he started removing Giant Ragweed that grows along the creek.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7Y1qBHbHMIqm5Hair9cSBmzrz6wRgKXAyZBC_ZgdOj0c_1ZX1Ehog8-0i1cPYSHPMjbPHJDFAdxfPz5zg5el5So2pntrS8UfzvG7Tm4dVxnS5-Y9I4_u-DXXeik6vRv1df_FXH0y_SNre5AWi3OEFcP7PQk2EEIG2FINCpyr-NmNULbmvWT3xZ7hfHHU/s4000/20230819_183717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7Y1qBHbHMIqm5Hair9cSBmzrz6wRgKXAyZBC_ZgdOj0c_1ZX1Ehog8-0i1cPYSHPMjbPHJDFAdxfPz5zg5el5So2pntrS8UfzvG7Tm4dVxnS5-Y9I4_u-DXXeik6vRv1df_FXH0y_SNre5AWi3OEFcP7PQk2EEIG2FINCpyr-NmNULbmvWT3xZ7hfHHU/s320/20230819_183717.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>This fast-growing weed is an annual. It will die off in the winter then grow to 7 foot in the summer. We are trying to eliminate as much as possible.</p><p>Always work here to do. This week is expected to be in the high 90s all week. Some outside chores will have to wait.</p><p>Our RV hosting has slowed down a lot. We do have a guest arriving this afternoon and some scheduled in September and October. Today's guest will be our 256th. We know our busy time will be in the Fall and again in the Spring.</p><p>Until next time......</p><p><br /></p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-3924134578036709112023-08-06T14:53:00.001-07:002023-08-06T14:53:26.282-07:00The girls are here!<p> <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>Yes the girls are here! The girls being our granddaughters. Since they are now 14 and 17, their Mom and Dad, Scott and Amy had them come down via train. They were due to arrive a little after 1 but as usual AmTrak runs late. They got in close to 6:30. Twenty Six hours on the train. Amy was so nervous and could hardly wait until she knew they arrived safely. </p><p>So first I took a picture of the train arriving.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRRqGNVmC9unN_ISNGTWDcAvyrcdoG79zV_xqEjIdrrhIMEuIjuLBBNJbg9Yd0jzIE7VoB0-DgkeNtwnFtTYD0-Y6sVbaRxSV742jV6ihYoQ8F2K3odrDEITfDMUad3y79jKMR26mAFpm3qGTJveOkiXq_GpXLrr7VeM4YzR5WKInJo9tKO7EGWT_mEDmK/s4000/arrival%20train%207-15-23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRRqGNVmC9unN_ISNGTWDcAvyrcdoG79zV_xqEjIdrrhIMEuIjuLBBNJbg9Yd0jzIE7VoB0-DgkeNtwnFtTYD0-Y6sVbaRxSV742jV6ihYoQ8F2K3odrDEITfDMUad3y79jKMR26mAFpm3qGTJveOkiXq_GpXLrr7VeM4YzR5WKInJo9tKO7EGWT_mEDmK/s320/arrival%20train%207-15-23.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>And then one to prove they were here.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6A24r1LyvHMiXiM3nGYZo3UGepVWlInkwpoGqVku7yWdoE0na1jw8K19C610QOngbBkN5xc3wXN0h1RfCbchCWQQ5NAn9krmzNjjzfq2a4unPMxNqaLZX2oR7p6nhm9Q1Z8VyLtsRkP0Dy5HD4L7zDUtSIld3wt1eHyjE2RoXb69UwwXrXEhwyeL7lhP/s4000/Just%20got%20fll%20train%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif6A24r1LyvHMiXiM3nGYZo3UGepVWlInkwpoGqVku7yWdoE0na1jw8K19C610QOngbBkN5xc3wXN0h1RfCbchCWQQ5NAn9krmzNjjzfq2a4unPMxNqaLZX2oR7p6nhm9Q1Z8VyLtsRkP0Dy5HD4L7zDUtSIld3wt1eHyjE2RoXb69UwwXrXEhwyeL7lhP/s320/Just%20got%20fll%20train%202023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>There was always certain places they really like to go. Cooks Nature Museum up in Decatur (check, we went there), Rattlesnake Saloon (here they are on the ride down the steep hill in the back of the pickup they provide a ride down)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIzPUy2bHi2EeyFwOqqj-u1IFVgxiLsL32jo7mgtAIM6P1lrkbnZM0LLR7lAWqN13wBKygAx9kAw6hPnXoN1oVlR6zd_s169XG4vRv7pzlw2wMHGX5YJF_Qd48lMrBWStINBOVjtdcv5AJ8KDyk_6otAxzvROKnoVSQHI7xxIvs73Z2meMsuTLUwB_iLg-/s4000/down%20to%20saloon%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIzPUy2bHi2EeyFwOqqj-u1IFVgxiLsL32jo7mgtAIM6P1lrkbnZM0LLR7lAWqN13wBKygAx9kAw6hPnXoN1oVlR6zd_s169XG4vRv7pzlw2wMHGX5YJF_Qd48lMrBWStINBOVjtdcv5AJ8KDyk_6otAxzvROKnoVSQHI7xxIvs73Z2meMsuTLUwB_iLg-/s320/down%20to%20saloon%202023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhweG2UgjmvfeiPPGT3ftmpL63EC4ILY_FcbPlEnNqpYswfL04Ww7wlODjA_E-U_Amr_9SS-nBHoAy9BpYrwzABgTAPJmTBBou-jI5HxMJ20ImjBN7odoYlA0Rz1R0q0Zq0rFjkD_8PkeGxOOZaGJjSzLKrPqbGPnD0qOwid7o_tl-sToO6Dy5OkkjQRaHU/s4000/Rattle%20Saloon%20July%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhweG2UgjmvfeiPPGT3ftmpL63EC4ILY_FcbPlEnNqpYswfL04Ww7wlODjA_E-U_Amr_9SS-nBHoAy9BpYrwzABgTAPJmTBBou-jI5HxMJ20ImjBN7odoYlA0Rz1R0q0Zq0rFjkD_8PkeGxOOZaGJjSzLKrPqbGPnD0qOwid7o_tl-sToO6Dy5OkkjQRaHU/s320/Rattle%20Saloon%20July%202023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p>Jim N Nicks BarBQ (they were disappointed as the menu had changed, won't be a usual request), Dairy Queen for Blizzards (did it), Golden Corral ( did it today) and McWane science Center down in Birmingham (tomorrow). Oops, also Sonic (probably tomorrow after McWane.</p><p>We took them to 55East one night where we go to dance. They were less than thrilled.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuN9rwFFEUHojNGkHQ1Kb6szRszSSitbkVc1MDRxy60sx3cfwykW4ng85jOcQ9KXCvDImKAcB_VepbMJelPk5kYZ3dNK-TB1pkYxjoUyzIm2rxZWODdPpLjV_r03Gb-3ZgOS8AQ-nElKJjf9W93lLfX2zeZSm5IEzkLfDIck9wE3GOL-fsqRuBjXNOSKS/s4000/being%20silly%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuN9rwFFEUHojNGkHQ1Kb6szRszSSitbkVc1MDRxy60sx3cfwykW4ng85jOcQ9KXCvDImKAcB_VepbMJelPk5kYZ3dNK-TB1pkYxjoUyzIm2rxZWODdPpLjV_r03Gb-3ZgOS8AQ-nElKJjf9W93lLfX2zeZSm5IEzkLfDIck9wE3GOL-fsqRuBjXNOSKS/s320/being%20silly%202023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>As you can see by the faces they made.</p><p>Our friends Joanne and Dennis have a lovely pool. We have been there twice with the girls. Charlotte even got to drive their 4-Wheeler. And all lived to talk about it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWYrIOxLoIvylw6F2jRlbXOYWOQscwFLcbyRVJZmVk3w9AG4TCqX3Aixel-UTx2jju7ZQXOYh-N129lh20-3KTGwTzjFPEJGYIHeFqraEBOhpMv0poKPK-tLljfCqxZDQK901x2OI74LLb4gVLk7MBMhu7udbBEVc3RbZxLAbVYCGhjYpSiwXW065djMC/s4000/driving%204%20wheeler%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWYrIOxLoIvylw6F2jRlbXOYWOQscwFLcbyRVJZmVk3w9AG4TCqX3Aixel-UTx2jju7ZQXOYh-N129lh20-3KTGwTzjFPEJGYIHeFqraEBOhpMv0poKPK-tLljfCqxZDQK901x2OI74LLb4gVLk7MBMhu7udbBEVc3RbZxLAbVYCGhjYpSiwXW065djMC/s320/driving%204%20wheeler%202023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>They have helped around the yard. Not as much as we would have liked as the weather has been terribly hot or it is raining.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQHzKBGxybF6fbgm3jQsZNhoN6p63GNgTAbBJSfrSbLlpMXHDE4b_vsBVTAwKEmLaLhyh2vcaWp8KnZZQ2n_ee8z-SLGEs5z6QdRgAMDGuV5iRN4MDfrtmByLkEL0zO-tZCzT6-FCORNZV0rVM0nydwOFhDccenjJWhOhAvPYFHfs3isBpxJc4jHrOUFB/s4000/20230724_172256.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQHzKBGxybF6fbgm3jQsZNhoN6p63GNgTAbBJSfrSbLlpMXHDE4b_vsBVTAwKEmLaLhyh2vcaWp8KnZZQ2n_ee8z-SLGEs5z6QdRgAMDGuV5iRN4MDfrtmByLkEL0zO-tZCzT6-FCORNZV0rVM0nydwOFhDccenjJWhOhAvPYFHfs3isBpxJc4jHrOUFB/s320/20230724_172256.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>And one night Biscuit slipped in bed with Abby.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mv9imB2lvBkzqc2ZWlpXUpnb4LLFrJ_x1zrW6l8WEyaZPh3u8S7GIorodG3kSSmp6_7pAodv47ckDqyFFsmxVd1eCfGckI4hHJFRXzXaZfVQctqHksaKQ9ajVOIPcKNdX0p963uFOM1GzmZmV_2ujWYQUOzihwekDmvI7HE_7lUwymBgPfcL02OD56C3/s4000/Biscuit%20in%20bed%20july%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mv9imB2lvBkzqc2ZWlpXUpnb4LLFrJ_x1zrW6l8WEyaZPh3u8S7GIorodG3kSSmp6_7pAodv47ckDqyFFsmxVd1eCfGckI4hHJFRXzXaZfVQctqHksaKQ9ajVOIPcKNdX0p963uFOM1GzmZmV_2ujWYQUOzihwekDmvI7HE_7lUwymBgPfcL02OD56C3/s320/Biscuit%20in%20bed%20july%202023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>They are fascinated by some of the small critters that make their home close to the house.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZxTULEkQHHMeN_Ch7V2kIXnmRZlvvA_aKViVQRBnWOJ4PTR8MGUUruUxCx9_15pXB89oLwI2572NHXhDaNDI7piz1GcSPc9QpTIf1uq794q4P6qNjJyjEG8hy26mNtjGHY1Hzfsi3sOwT0jQ1uejEqcBCR4yCvYGTFepyYNW9yE2NgcQ-gh_XupuC68z7/s4000/baby%20frog%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZxTULEkQHHMeN_Ch7V2kIXnmRZlvvA_aKViVQRBnWOJ4PTR8MGUUruUxCx9_15pXB89oLwI2572NHXhDaNDI7piz1GcSPc9QpTIf1uq794q4P6qNjJyjEG8hy26mNtjGHY1Hzfsi3sOwT0jQ1uejEqcBCR4yCvYGTFepyYNW9yE2NgcQ-gh_XupuC68z7/s320/baby%20frog%202023.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Summer is winding down. They leave on Friday. Hopefully the train runs on schedule. Na, that ain't ever gonna happen.</p><p>Until next time.....</p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-48085804090486200822023-07-04T08:44:00.000-07:002023-07-04T08:44:46.432-07:00Four long rides, before and after<p> <span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Cullman, AL </b></span></p><p>The last few weeks have been exhausting. Daughter Cassie, who lives in SW Louisiana wanted to come for a visit. Ok with us. I tried to get her train tickets. She and her 3 year old would have to get a train in Lake Charles that took them to New Orleans. Then wait 12 hours for a train to Birmingham. Altogether the trip would take at least 23 hours. She was only coming here for 4 days. So, not feasible. </p><p>I tried to rent her a car so she could drive up. Not possible as she needed a credit card, etc. They would not accept mine. It had to be in the name of the person leasing the car. The cost of airfare would be expensive and knowing grandson Jeremiah a plane ride might be a problem. So what was left. We drive down to get her.</p><p>Before leaving here we wanted the car looking spiffy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cktceqym80lX4YiiqjSSRO5oOMed7wKeY0wudELCh1Fix6EsERY2cg8RDhT5p9V3FEGrIUgq9vChCHRrMD-e92xx3Fv3kCjjrFeRUOIpWSjjvRB2L9EWQOuItkNyK8Nu92ij6L9i4j0mHHTLQRMACLEG8ZfJ5pFBr_6frnQKJglMfbLFItgD8lLI_uK_/s4000/20230612_091220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7cktceqym80lX4YiiqjSSRO5oOMed7wKeY0wudELCh1Fix6EsERY2cg8RDhT5p9V3FEGrIUgq9vChCHRrMD-e92xx3Fv3kCjjrFeRUOIpWSjjvRB2L9EWQOuItkNyK8Nu92ij6L9i4j0mHHTLQRMACLEG8ZfJ5pFBr_6frnQKJglMfbLFItgD8lLI_uK_/s320/20230612_091220.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Carwash it was. The car looked great. I should have taken a picture of it. The beauty didn't last long.</p><p>Usually when we go to Louisiana it takes us two days. We stop halfway, usually in Laurel, MS. This time we drove straight through. Almost 600 miles. On June 13, off we go. We spent the night at Lens brother and our sister-in-laws Royce and Susie. We left Biscuit at our vets that kennels dogs. We both hated doing that.</p><p>In the morning we picked up Cassie and Jeremiah who live about an hour from Royce and Susie and headed back to Alabama, stopping to view the sights in Vicksburg, MS.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2NKs9C88vZYNutOEpK_y5nx1KC4T8rAoZ9f7nRgY7AnVxqaxcLZuMPm-b66Frf1NLOhgK9-fFszGNpERAqmS6nEqUmQPHoyY6mzP_2395-73jTO7RDN4DKG_BaNqCGTtsV3gRq_TFuLI2c5vD-GN6CiUAM2XmGoMH9rFAvoJkkuMtuyefCMQlHJVYetzd/s4000/20230614_132046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2NKs9C88vZYNutOEpK_y5nx1KC4T8rAoZ9f7nRgY7AnVxqaxcLZuMPm-b66Frf1NLOhgK9-fFszGNpERAqmS6nEqUmQPHoyY6mzP_2395-73jTO7RDN4DKG_BaNqCGTtsV3gRq_TFuLI2c5vD-GN6CiUAM2XmGoMH9rFAvoJkkuMtuyefCMQlHJVYetzd/s320/20230614_132046.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmgM5s-SXTqCfei5xmqv7fflOTC-X3H558Udw_XikTITYAalJGTnxGZBwWI2-ANnJLSJh1RX1wMeclP1XZLZpEgiFYzNe5wJT5ZLdvTELczd0d0079iP_b1j6gnfy-EPiAA4Fcgk55cPf1f3aT84-78U8HqympOKgGgG_voD7Y7fbYdLXrf-_OrkH8MsLv/s4000/20230614_132149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmgM5s-SXTqCfei5xmqv7fflOTC-X3H558Udw_XikTITYAalJGTnxGZBwWI2-ANnJLSJh1RX1wMeclP1XZLZpEgiFYzNe5wJT5ZLdvTELczd0d0079iP_b1j6gnfy-EPiAA4Fcgk55cPf1f3aT84-78U8HqympOKgGgG_voD7Y7fbYdLXrf-_OrkH8MsLv/s320/20230614_132149.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The next day we went to the local attraction here in Cullman, Sportsmen Lake Park. Jeremiah had a terrific time at the playground. Almost wore Cassie out.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1UlB_NYMyMA1lTRctt-f6fWHcYamUbnXI69DHpzQeuALXMDqlC71KyS0OBLPkMiGawgEPpgZjqXvK1HPrUhODjnYOF1dPexJOGQgFRHex5Yllwup_TMkwnTIdhF1sKecM8A0ErEE35tf6TK5HFE2sBwTJkpot2c3PGbzvueLUs_iFyQWbuFAzGzc80eFY/s4000/20230615_134501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1UlB_NYMyMA1lTRctt-f6fWHcYamUbnXI69DHpzQeuALXMDqlC71KyS0OBLPkMiGawgEPpgZjqXvK1HPrUhODjnYOF1dPexJOGQgFRHex5Yllwup_TMkwnTIdhF1sKecM8A0ErEE35tf6TK5HFE2sBwTJkpot2c3PGbzvueLUs_iFyQWbuFAzGzc80eFY/s320/20230615_134501.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBKGSk46-Rq-y3Sd_bLbZwzVZteOP_FvhS4mqCv5X3Xdn2k65pm9RStRsSlpMImi7huoiGItJs7YM8pDag-6PdrOgxgiNsXK6Lc0YZJxj3z6HZMCsgG0Pp7fknpMHiGD9zXxRPaSS04ic_fcr6RwsRCCGOjyjfbyE-g3UFffv917AnhExbuCN8tyunBYHU/s4000/20230615_133141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBKGSk46-Rq-y3Sd_bLbZwzVZteOP_FvhS4mqCv5X3Xdn2k65pm9RStRsSlpMImi7huoiGItJs7YM8pDag-6PdrOgxgiNsXK6Lc0YZJxj3z6HZMCsgG0Pp7fknpMHiGD9zXxRPaSS04ic_fcr6RwsRCCGOjyjfbyE-g3UFffv917AnhExbuCN8tyunBYHU/s320/20230615_133141.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Len and I found a bench in the shade and mostly parked ourselves there.</p><p>Here are Cassie and Jeremiah.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwazFl9i8TLJSIez4176k-EM1FZU4O8Fcf8xPEsdUEAk01pQvHbhmZ02P4qRLiVssrrU8qAuUMRYU2DaxwR4F71q75jSPS1sSbx9d40qBLgh2EdkT9Kn9aPfWxd5JPMEIgPA3hP0Vwa55bFDr9Mshs7b2l57jSDjQQoPXuR8yOoX0n-Ho6cvOn2RJjHbRe/s4000/20230618_155712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwazFl9i8TLJSIez4176k-EM1FZU4O8Fcf8xPEsdUEAk01pQvHbhmZ02P4qRLiVssrrU8qAuUMRYU2DaxwR4F71q75jSPS1sSbx9d40qBLgh2EdkT9Kn9aPfWxd5JPMEIgPA3hP0Vwa55bFDr9Mshs7b2l57jSDjQQoPXuR8yOoX0n-Ho6cvOn2RJjHbRe/s320/20230618_155712.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>And grandpop and grandson.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4bMKiHn7lulH4STvivzR91zKkKAtj7wBSmrb-yC0TeVurE69QuX6A7q0OZ5iouHpTSu6Z5r6DkBGiWOUD-567gmM0OELVy2ckqEAx_mS4QzW-QeuGaaPiKudrSxNOdnREvs3xQneCPBxHDhUWKH0buaHZHKmmSWXr_4TAy66PVgWnndETprT-04rl7va/s4000/20230618_151206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4bMKiHn7lulH4STvivzR91zKkKAtj7wBSmrb-yC0TeVurE69QuX6A7q0OZ5iouHpTSu6Z5r6DkBGiWOUD-567gmM0OELVy2ckqEAx_mS4QzW-QeuGaaPiKudrSxNOdnREvs3xQneCPBxHDhUWKH0buaHZHKmmSWXr_4TAy66PVgWnndETprT-04rl7va/s320/20230618_151206.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Visit was over on June 19. Another long drive day. This time we did stay over an extra day. Dang it, we went to dinner with two on Len's cousins (Joe and David) and their wives. Forgot to take a picture.</p><p>Four 600 mile drives in 8 days. But we took Biscuit with us when taking Cassie and Jeremiah home. He is so good. Did not mind riding in the back of the SUV. As long as we take his bed, he is good. We are amazed at how he remembers Royce and Susie's house. Knows how to get out back. When tired knows where his bed would be.</p><p>Once back to Alabama we picked up our usual routine. On Thursday morning it's the Senior Center and Friday night at 55 East. Meeting up with friends.</p><p>On the 25th six friends came here for dinner. Marion and Glen, Joanne and Dennis and Virginia and Russ. Len grilled chicken and burgers. I set out Queso, nachos and salsa and made baked mac and cheese. Marion brought baked beans, Joanne brought deviled eggs and Virginia a delicious fruit pizza dessert. We love these couples. They are both Senior Center and 55 East attendees.</p><p>A few weeks back I saw a friend was selling a gooseneck trailer. I made the mistake of telling Leonard. He's been wanting one for the longest time. It needs a lot of work. New lights, painting, new deck, new tires etc. Well, it's here. He spends a few hours each day working on it. I'm ok with it. Makes him happy and gets him out of this recliner.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdwQqx73Fxm0WkpC3OEXZvWY-XVjx8EpfPtceBwKmshvH5Iluc17p_AQ3PTazn8F04OPC-d5BAVNOnMm6Aa2JakNA1e8eSN5kLz739WuFW3-kx0Qkt4Z0ydU8b_2XdLZ8RHW9dQlb28aeDzJn9O5dIyiUq2MRMBPncKEdZXtRd6cEb6mKK_qwueBkKpxa/s4000/20230702_130700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdwQqx73Fxm0WkpC3OEXZvWY-XVjx8EpfPtceBwKmshvH5Iluc17p_AQ3PTazn8F04OPC-d5BAVNOnMm6Aa2JakNA1e8eSN5kLz739WuFW3-kx0Qkt4Z0ydU8b_2XdLZ8RHW9dQlb28aeDzJn9O5dIyiUq2MRMBPncKEdZXtRd6cEb6mKK_qwueBkKpxa/s320/20230702_130700.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Yesterday a neighbor saw him working on it. He stopped and asked to buy it. You know what the answer was.</p><p>We dearly love our church. But it was built long before people with disabilities were considered. They had added a cement ramp that is completely out of spec. The restrooms are in the basement. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm86Y8DGrwody8pC7cxnZd8GZljhDnaFgjGAGwGQga6dKoZZ9J-H5SyoBmKiaIGIoalKoqGUwfRShFN8vAxHI1-7rPHIemx5nOIYvbVW9v2u9HBPuqp0eKMZrH6mXrmvGGQ-z-g1WdbhmulRmArfwnYd99LvFjv6mRXQh3SN9IuWAwXRqiX6XZdfvGvLlk/s3264/20230628_180209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm86Y8DGrwody8pC7cxnZd8GZljhDnaFgjGAGwGQga6dKoZZ9J-H5SyoBmKiaIGIoalKoqGUwfRShFN8vAxHI1-7rPHIemx5nOIYvbVW9v2u9HBPuqp0eKMZrH6mXrmvGGQ-z-g1WdbhmulRmArfwnYd99LvFjv6mRXQh3SN9IuWAwXRqiX6XZdfvGvLlk/s320/20230628_180209.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Construction of our new building is progressing. First there was removal of many trees and clearing to be done. Last Wednesday when we went to Bible study, we found this.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GvSjmbpb66bDb6jRdhZ6L80XYtQQT8NjfZz2-L8tsQIuEjSxemeiithcghnX2TPYfUDrplv9WTzzzkzjgqlObvwpenSxItuM4L0vM0BmFz_D91J4wkL_RopQXMfep1xIoJUq3YYeFg8lZ0IolWatc3dwqCdYkYxfN3GeCOJmoq7OHbSt9-zhtluGjB33/s4000/20230628_165235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GvSjmbpb66bDb6jRdhZ6L80XYtQQT8NjfZz2-L8tsQIuEjSxemeiithcghnX2TPYfUDrplv9WTzzzkzjgqlObvwpenSxItuM4L0vM0BmFz_D91J4wkL_RopQXMfep1xIoJUq3YYeFg8lZ0IolWatc3dwqCdYkYxfN3GeCOJmoq7OHbSt9-zhtluGjB33/s320/20230628_165235.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Sunday it looked like this.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5Qd0TFwvu2im29FLCCvbbgLdDTKMsVg07lydIg4m1qX3wDrleA9Y_gdIKc5mdb8ZC4TnGVcPngZVdjjsa6aeicGC9N7G6N0HkfD0r82e4aCRX-7Y7QP52G_E59mJUryJwDASNUdJib2uo5xYYr2JYV_CEM76vToqk1FhsoV94L_SUKt2TJHMeT0pfv4C/s4000/20230702_085342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN5Qd0TFwvu2im29FLCCvbbgLdDTKMsVg07lydIg4m1qX3wDrleA9Y_gdIKc5mdb8ZC4TnGVcPngZVdjjsa6aeicGC9N7G6N0HkfD0r82e4aCRX-7Y7QP52G_E59mJUryJwDASNUdJib2uo5xYYr2JYV_CEM76vToqk1FhsoV94L_SUKt2TJHMeT0pfv4C/s320/20230702_085342.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Wonder what it will look like tomorrow when we head over that way.</p><p>Next week we look forward to our annual visit from Granddaughters Charlotte and Abby who are taking the train down from Baltimore to Birmingham. Charlotte called me last night. She now has her drivers permit. Oh my.</p><p>I wish everyone a happy 4th of July. We need to remember how very fortunate we are. We won the birth lottery to be born or now live in this country.</p><p>Until next time.</p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-14948574454901719212023-06-11T12:19:00.000-07:002023-06-11T12:19:08.061-07:00Nothing to write home about.<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>Not much going on here. Same old, Same old. Mow grass today, mow more tomorrow. Wait two days, start over again. Senior Center on Thursdays, dancing with friends on Friday nights. Church and doctor appointments. This is our life.</p><p>We desperately need rain here. Pond is down about two feet. Makes it easier for Biscuit to chase frogs.</p><p>Len pushed over three dead trees. We cut up most of the wood. I posted on the Local Marketplace Free wood, come pick it up. A really nice young couple took up the offer. I've had several replies since. You snooze, you lose. But this still leaves LOTS of small branches to clean up. We've done a lot but lots more to pick up. Our old backs can only do so much bending over a day, you know.</p><p>Len met with a back surgeon last week. He will be having surgery on his back again. It has to be coordinated with the high risk OR and his cardiologist. Waiting to hear back. </p><p>We are continuing with Boondockers Welcome. But a lot less guests now. April we were booked every day but two and often both sites were used. We only had a few in May. Our fifth June guest arrives today and another tomorrow. Then our calendar is clear until July 4th. </p><p>Once a host reaches 200 guests they are considered Hall of Fame Hosts and receive a sign. We've hosted 248. Our sign finally arrived last month.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh255fRXo-TRaf0yZTAEKYqjEqdXSgUG5rEa1jhSmvYHo1OH5goO8R7BwGe8gz2YGRTlNhK4X5BeU8emuV7AlipU9727p8R1wgII7ETXrBsBr_Q3f21_hofm8yHwkoq4GmFw-QL9J8YAkJAAJgvEWp1ohyEm402tZAOK6qdzMBkwcsnNh3LwkayHtfzXg/s4000/20230517_155826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh255fRXo-TRaf0yZTAEKYqjEqdXSgUG5rEa1jhSmvYHo1OH5goO8R7BwGe8gz2YGRTlNhK4X5BeU8emuV7AlipU9727p8R1wgII7ETXrBsBr_Q3f21_hofm8yHwkoq4GmFw-QL9J8YAkJAAJgvEWp1ohyEm402tZAOK6qdzMBkwcsnNh3LwkayHtfzXg/s320/20230517_155826.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We have two other signs on our property. This one was stolen the day after we installed it. They took and sign and post. We replaced it on a fence post that is connected to a whole line of fence posts on the neighbors property.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGRmEIauArqPLXim5D2KJY-mNFm91fFrXg0CwjQmyj2lX2vsX_vpr-f-VrfMe7zyo4Y11ObAEnj1GCivhQKtF_dymyMDET1-6BruZTuQMNkS1bGUuA0OZIk6zAjZ1y3brWxx5bBLhu35m7i4rjETLkH7DUkNKMDAWDEad6e3CCxWWAFPyyNaa5fXgRQg/s4128/20210210_152252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3096" data-original-width="4128" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGRmEIauArqPLXim5D2KJY-mNFm91fFrXg0CwjQmyj2lX2vsX_vpr-f-VrfMe7zyo4Y11ObAEnj1GCivhQKtF_dymyMDET1-6BruZTuQMNkS1bGUuA0OZIk6zAjZ1y3brWxx5bBLhu35m7i4rjETLkH7DUkNKMDAWDEad6e3CCxWWAFPyyNaa5fXgRQg/s320/20210210_152252.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We have another sign to hang. It will be further up our driveway. It is a Beagle Crossing sign and given to us by our friends Darlene and Jim. It will be in place within a few days.</p><p><br /></p><p>That's about it for now. On Tuesday we take a quick trip to Louisiana and back the next day. Will be bringing daughter Cassie back for a visit. Along with her boyfriend and three-year-old son. Then the next week we do the same trip in reverse, taking them home. So four 600-mile rides in 9 days. Oh my.</p><p><br /></p><p>Until next time.</p><p><br /></p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-31879900761482362852023-05-28T15:17:00.002-07:002023-05-28T15:17:47.691-07:00Luau and Zipping<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>I strongly believe that older folks live longer and happier when they make connections with their community. About two years ago we started attending once a week at the local Senior Center. We have made dear friends and always have something to look forward to. </p><p>Last month local senior centers were invited to attend at LUAU at a venue in Decatur. AL. We are told that approximately 600 people were in attendance. Here is Len with some of our friends from the center. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMYaDEzubCI-Hz41GfjkVyWoxZ_MGdEBi-LOhNP-K2cFVelcDQIlTowoTbUGnqMEOW7j-KrfJ76qXTOjI-5tCxdS5MdcasEidIWTFFR5n3_E6fdP3yz7iVnVja8P5XC5zeE7LSqNpgROXhwnJ9v5XDrwUZ110iNGLPfn9lOLIekpjU5H5FnGEp4A08g/s3264/20230510_110358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMYaDEzubCI-Hz41GfjkVyWoxZ_MGdEBi-LOhNP-K2cFVelcDQIlTowoTbUGnqMEOW7j-KrfJ76qXTOjI-5tCxdS5MdcasEidIWTFFR5n3_E6fdP3yz7iVnVja8P5XC5zeE7LSqNpgROXhwnJ9v5XDrwUZ110iNGLPfn9lOLIekpjU5H5FnGEp4A08g/s320/20230510_110358.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>There were door prizes, various games, bingo, displays, etc. A lunch was served. Len especially enjoyed the blueberry water ice.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8c-pwk16uDBNGLL_XNCNqNkdDcB0IqGs5DmZoRttn9jFrHCF5Qp47AnL-tIfxNbAQ9AlgIwa0sgTy3lEmgkVguIXAaiLeuvethLwAXorheUKkCNNnQMhp7emEao2wxkdyXe0kqVmMflhvjYr1HCjcVYu4jJeBJDvx9khkLm9vLWyb3gq_FGfwoHB2pw/s4000/20230510_103457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8c-pwk16uDBNGLL_XNCNqNkdDcB0IqGs5DmZoRttn9jFrHCF5Qp47AnL-tIfxNbAQ9AlgIwa0sgTy3lEmgkVguIXAaiLeuvethLwAXorheUKkCNNnQMhp7emEao2wxkdyXe0kqVmMflhvjYr1HCjcVYu4jJeBJDvx9khkLm9vLWyb3gq_FGfwoHB2pw/s320/20230510_103457.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Disgusting!</p><p>Two weeks ago daughter Terri had a semi-annual meeting up in Nashville. As she always does, she takes a couple of days, rents a car and drives on down here. I look forward to those days.</p><p>While here she did her first zip line. Our friends Terri and Brian opened Adventures at Smith Lake last year. There are three lines, the longer one is the longest in Alabama.</p><p>My Terri getting geared up.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIXJ-jVq3a9V8Fq_PhQ6ViOgj0ipRxhZ4kxtaQpp1L4eyYOR5sAQlWXb17nn5soMQNk_quBi526Xq1va1YNMfNdABII-hl9xTmrtAg2wV7i74Qc5ceJaSCwqZbp_xRx7gspgfrOjUHWQy6mgF4_SHDqFUvSh3t4VHEdJvjjwqYl0j6ZriMlcCc1Ieygw/s4000/20230513_125836.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIXJ-jVq3a9V8Fq_PhQ6ViOgj0ipRxhZ4kxtaQpp1L4eyYOR5sAQlWXb17nn5soMQNk_quBi526Xq1va1YNMfNdABII-hl9xTmrtAg2wV7i74Qc5ceJaSCwqZbp_xRx7gspgfrOjUHWQy6mgF4_SHDqFUvSh3t4VHEdJvjjwqYl0j6ZriMlcCc1Ieygw/s320/20230513_125836.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Getting ready to take off.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8tnsLvqGePkks5xyjINoav21djGD2a6u_N5w_04v3bFaXa2ltAlBFYwpW_tU4XzLRA5IkO107iwY0_i6ZoVCCk2olxzCWcrh1EK487oHye_D5fdNjHEcAaJhKgsIM7_ev17T5gV5a_3A5X11fAfyQL6eqRmayB2f-wBdtrbgllSjprX4-YYHuSfrVw/s4000/20230513_131326.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF8tnsLvqGePkks5xyjINoav21djGD2a6u_N5w_04v3bFaXa2ltAlBFYwpW_tU4XzLRA5IkO107iwY0_i6ZoVCCk2olxzCWcrh1EK487oHye_D5fdNjHEcAaJhKgsIM7_ev17T5gV5a_3A5X11fAfyQL6eqRmayB2f-wBdtrbgllSjprX4-YYHuSfrVw/s320/20230513_131326.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>There she goes.....</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-LAPg-8x0xSgeBHjFe69pgV5xIBuIcHObZhOGG4rpVqIfI5Nk2Rqr9FT37ftf7uKqiWmY51g1jK9-mLMXcj03f9t5ZOVap1xWGTszN3tD4xEABMB5cpB38Ao7u7mZIWFaqIpkNYl2SB5eblNYp3TnSzNehmIR-JcmYRfiGrfnSnO8qdHtlZknl6xJA/s4000/20230513_131347.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-LAPg-8x0xSgeBHjFe69pgV5xIBuIcHObZhOGG4rpVqIfI5Nk2Rqr9FT37ftf7uKqiWmY51g1jK9-mLMXcj03f9t5ZOVap1xWGTszN3tD4xEABMB5cpB38Ao7u7mZIWFaqIpkNYl2SB5eblNYp3TnSzNehmIR-JcmYRfiGrfnSnO8qdHtlZknl6xJA/s320/20230513_131347.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>This is a view from Terri and Brians house overlooking Smith Lake</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2zojflYR69NsvdIC0Ek6nkttFH1q2bWdyx4BbTCigApBu7PpMx0b1K0NfAs_mSBGfv9Q-7LxayOvNSF98tkJO89-UHqGNusXTXC9ObGUhIPr5WD6mPfKwSkByI4zxCYSds_qjirrl6dYBYC57zcoVEz4vygdTvKBJqktApAg3uTyKuQ-Vju-8Gxc0fg/s4000/20230513_143209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2zojflYR69NsvdIC0Ek6nkttFH1q2bWdyx4BbTCigApBu7PpMx0b1K0NfAs_mSBGfv9Q-7LxayOvNSF98tkJO89-UHqGNusXTXC9ObGUhIPr5WD6mPfKwSkByI4zxCYSds_qjirrl6dYBYC57zcoVEz4vygdTvKBJqktApAg3uTyKuQ-Vju-8Gxc0fg/s320/20230513_143209.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Here are the two Terri's</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH0G07A8ZiUuQtxcVoGPXQHt5zUibgu1LWVkIm9nw_ammq0YirDCHhJ4umO-0mAkd4o8v6tyPOTvJzsPUMYzn-KY9jDY-ANFl1dLV7VxQpFA5nrKeQSES9Ln9OG72M2PgWoS9uhTpmIE_GFKGEWZTmynF9DPyn2AUc4l_PNlNN0tkXkIccftPykndRoA/s4000/20230513_143413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH0G07A8ZiUuQtxcVoGPXQHt5zUibgu1LWVkIm9nw_ammq0YirDCHhJ4umO-0mAkd4o8v6tyPOTvJzsPUMYzn-KY9jDY-ANFl1dLV7VxQpFA5nrKeQSES9Ln9OG72M2PgWoS9uhTpmIE_GFKGEWZTmynF9DPyn2AUc4l_PNlNN0tkXkIccftPykndRoA/s320/20230513_143413.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Time passed too quickly and Terri had to leave. Looking forward to her next trip to Nashville.</p><p>Until next time </p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-51088946538124645802023-05-09T08:46:00.001-07:002023-05-09T08:46:22.760-07:00Ah......Beautiful weather. At last.<p>Cullman, AL</p><p><br /></p><p>It's time to turn on the A/C. Almost. I have the fresh air coming into the house. It's a bit warm in here but holding off the A/C as long as possible.</p><p>Not much to write about at this time. Same old, same old. </p><p>I did forget in the last post the talk about Great Grandson Jordans birthday. This year it was celebrated at a local Mexican Restaurant. All was good.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJw6jNg0iAo4DuC8bdn0atC_NhN2qRknHiO2ml4zbisGigO2piCnXgmknIM8FJcooEasQke9ScZD5q8FEWpzRJh62W6SvjEhDhT3eEkP_SF2lTT1Cfy3U55-GkHPoVv66wydSuJ6FTYsm65vKtqkjqDpaB-hlaIDQKdZGmvGL0mug_glLFS0xCBhptA/s4000/20230420_181657.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJw6jNg0iAo4DuC8bdn0atC_NhN2qRknHiO2ml4zbisGigO2piCnXgmknIM8FJcooEasQke9ScZD5q8FEWpzRJh62W6SvjEhDhT3eEkP_SF2lTT1Cfy3U55-GkHPoVv66wydSuJ6FTYsm65vKtqkjqDpaB-hlaIDQKdZGmvGL0mug_glLFS0xCBhptA/s320/20230420_181657.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We are still hosting, 237 arrives today. 236 just left. We have received a sign from Boondockers Welcome to hang at the sites. We are considered Hall of Fame hosts. Len is working on a post on which to hang it. Pictures at a later time.</p><p><br /></p><p>We are still going to the Senior Center in town. Usually once a week. Tomorrow is their Luau which is in Decatur, a neighboring town. </p><p>Two weeks ago they had Dress Crazy day. So we did. We were surprised when we got there that we were only 2 out of 5 that Dressed Crazy. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieuY2Yq9QSFxmcGO6q6vHAzASTIOUtuoaK7DPvc9dtKEs8GuPbjGwDf-Z5IdMalhHbb5QJkxw9knZXOFwk_xHWbWFV7AFewonjYrPZBuoTyrixLyBtcsFULcFo2XJg4DYAWpcrB-XGwmHwobFNEtrCMKa7hRYWwWGVIhhaaF5immOdl6MdnHpGGnjiKA/s4000/20230427_093527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieuY2Yq9QSFxmcGO6q6vHAzASTIOUtuoaK7DPvc9dtKEs8GuPbjGwDf-Z5IdMalhHbb5QJkxw9knZXOFwk_xHWbWFV7AFewonjYrPZBuoTyrixLyBtcsFULcFo2XJg4DYAWpcrB-XGwmHwobFNEtrCMKa7hRYWwWGVIhhaaF5immOdl6MdnHpGGnjiKA/s320/20230427_093527.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQwCXBV8y2n01_Q9gJIRe-9wP-u5atJpOJqAPalM8XiJa_shQBjAnysn-It40U0o_etSNElh2YfHLAA8C24YQOQXUOhX-G2hQaph83gTdEexBzJkpoNQJRd5MgfdyqbeyjC2Fcg-LpHZ_YydcehAOLpckngf10ZkwY0RSxVGkktfhnkBFATOlrxgg1Q/s4000/20230427_093533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQwCXBV8y2n01_Q9gJIRe-9wP-u5atJpOJqAPalM8XiJa_shQBjAnysn-It40U0o_etSNElh2YfHLAA8C24YQOQXUOhX-G2hQaph83gTdEexBzJkpoNQJRd5MgfdyqbeyjC2Fcg-LpHZ_YydcehAOLpckngf10ZkwY0RSxVGkktfhnkBFATOlrxgg1Q/s320/20230427_093533.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Yes, I wore one of Lens shirts backwards.</p><p>Lens shirt was made for him several years ago for his birthday by granddaughters Abby and Charlotte. </p><p>We still go to a neighboring town on Friday night for potluck and dancing. What fun we have there.</p><p>This week we are looking forward to daughter Terri visiting. She has business in Nashville so will drive on down here for a few days.</p><p>In the meantime, Happy Mothers Day and </p><p>Until next time.</p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-2532237894711509042023-04-26T13:13:00.002-07:002023-04-26T13:13:19.251-07:00Down with trees and on to the Spring<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p>It's been a lazy few weeks. Not a lot going on except for RV guests at our Boondockers Welcome sites. April was really busy. May and June have few reservations on the books.</p><p>We are still going to Senior Center on Thursdays. Tomorrow is Crazy Dress Day. Look on my next blog for pics. And we continue to meet up with friends on Friday nights at a dance hall for pot luck dinner and dancing.</p><p>Biscuit is up to his old tricks. We gave him the ham bone left over from Easter. He thought his sofa on the porch would be a good place to store it. Wrong.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh52AUXYKyHeEkq9NCbxJRFuWr9n7TwXt26HDgur_r_1z6tIXSXnFu-MQfM10mSHqwtS6i7S1RjaaUi8cxwcIfP6zCu060dKshlbBpqoIw1ZsxuN1ElWw27OtUq3ITWojLau_DJ7U389Dt-FHRXHaUXTursqjlgo75wUEwXr7IHDFk3Vqm3ZvAa4Matbw/s4000/20230411_132942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh52AUXYKyHeEkq9NCbxJRFuWr9n7TwXt26HDgur_r_1z6tIXSXnFu-MQfM10mSHqwtS6i7S1RjaaUi8cxwcIfP6zCu060dKshlbBpqoIw1ZsxuN1ElWw27OtUq3ITWojLau_DJ7U389Dt-FHRXHaUXTursqjlgo75wUEwXr7IHDFk3Vqm3ZvAa4Matbw/s320/20230411_132942.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I threw it outside. The next day it was back put covered in mud. Trash can was its new home.</p><p><br /></p><p>We had a sweet family here a couple of weeks ago. It was the second time we hosted three rigs at the same time. They did not need power as their motorhome was equipped with solar panels. This was a Trailways bus. The couple took two years to convert it to their home. How sweet is that!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugDN7yGY5CwaOJWx6DeVWGbMdtHsKaV6losWbr957ztvxKWCRscEkniQjr_hwkfydBRD5rilUxsWigl1uNTRyn9FmlrcWW17AGhTWlyj5uI-SXAiQWHiWkC63yyAdSNgbXD2meNChPG7Bb4PaKXS7KiVAjg-6X8s85IxpYW7gIHqn8N3jq8QGFxz1uA/s4000/20230412_181119.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugDN7yGY5CwaOJWx6DeVWGbMdtHsKaV6losWbr957ztvxKWCRscEkniQjr_hwkfydBRD5rilUxsWigl1uNTRyn9FmlrcWW17AGhTWlyj5uI-SXAiQWHiWkC63yyAdSNgbXD2meNChPG7Bb4PaKXS7KiVAjg-6X8s85IxpYW7gIHqn8N3jq8QGFxz1uA/s320/20230412_181119.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>The couple that left yesterday have a delightful pit/lab mix.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEZZHDAOqEvRG6GTNaguOiX3ujgNoOfm2cYZwuDBAnwOIq5KKuIOfvuzR098Z7ibsjvTzDbtrzvgJ6SMawG6yaeWp6hzr7hAyMQvrorrLLHnE71eDkTe1LTWRTURT5Nz3-ghqbMNX-gUN2D6RFxvioPcVLG7k40CBn4qpODJQCAA1eW1RK8AAbkbc-Hg/s4000/20230422_140022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEZZHDAOqEvRG6GTNaguOiX3ujgNoOfm2cYZwuDBAnwOIq5KKuIOfvuzR098Z7ibsjvTzDbtrzvgJ6SMawG6yaeWp6hzr7hAyMQvrorrLLHnE71eDkTe1LTWRTURT5Nz3-ghqbMNX-gUN2D6RFxvioPcVLG7k40CBn4qpODJQCAA1eW1RK8AAbkbc-Hg/s320/20230422_140022.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Try as she might, Abby could not fit through Biscuits door.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQ8i2kRNVM8zbePNbjgMRMiZrg7OR2ClORpX0IdCeKRnlWkrhYj5FUsBxjadUZsaH6IwKBqXtYdBaeThvSlfhIGKvqEohA4dQIh6HHOtzSnyh1iSJXXxVyeuyrcIPi1hmK-Oyxaebbhjo0ePsdY-Bn2Gar_qoeL38G82xT2PzWqT_osBZ5Ywzz6O3Aw/s4000/20230422_135742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQ8i2kRNVM8zbePNbjgMRMiZrg7OR2ClORpX0IdCeKRnlWkrhYj5FUsBxjadUZsaH6IwKBqXtYdBaeThvSlfhIGKvqEohA4dQIh6HHOtzSnyh1iSJXXxVyeuyrcIPi1hmK-Oyxaebbhjo0ePsdY-Bn2Gar_qoeL38G82xT2PzWqT_osBZ5Ywzz6O3Aw/s320/20230422_135742.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We had three trees in the side yard that gave up their life over the winter. Len has knocked all three down using his tractor.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWzaqBzRd6Hbdt4qsodWOGJ8XjAAJ_K-T7zJTqTL337P4FhRqf-eb4V6FfYuHZ0bg88ONhUvHvMwK4hvBYfcGj7g8O2GA1a2_T_3vVf_zcn5Llb_GuJE2PMfgJ8q3Ii-E484ujfO9yQOJVmSgQk_TFtfCxpzs34UV4W8b03Pk31KSTq2wvsYr7DEQ0Q/s4000/20230421_123512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWzaqBzRd6Hbdt4qsodWOGJ8XjAAJ_K-T7zJTqTL337P4FhRqf-eb4V6FfYuHZ0bg88ONhUvHvMwK4hvBYfcGj7g8O2GA1a2_T_3vVf_zcn5Llb_GuJE2PMfgJ8q3Ii-E484ujfO9yQOJVmSgQk_TFtfCxpzs34UV4W8b03Pk31KSTq2wvsYr7DEQ0Q/s320/20230421_123512.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ3IHuilx5FvZ9zWCZ2BB7DAhQ07CgXDchFuZ-q99FlSly_K7OXZ6T7evoby7OEKhX0do5CFr-36yTfJZRhwlTJoUwbjI-UgHAPdzMZ8SYSBEwScye34NLbcJ3tY5o_Lt5-rCn7wG4PDL6O9VmxgdizQ9jBp9Ga_-JjVTw3RWr14e7ugjnLWMoSEkLXg/s4000/20230421_123520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ3IHuilx5FvZ9zWCZ2BB7DAhQ07CgXDchFuZ-q99FlSly_K7OXZ6T7evoby7OEKhX0do5CFr-36yTfJZRhwlTJoUwbjI-UgHAPdzMZ8SYSBEwScye34NLbcJ3tY5o_Lt5-rCn7wG4PDL6O9VmxgdizQ9jBp9Ga_-JjVTw3RWr14e7ugjnLWMoSEkLXg/s320/20230421_123520.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNX1xyxBND8I3yvU6MwlwsNWz4SZkvArPaGJIRWEgm2EyRjE5qHOhMsJaocfnMxbFO-hdSqjyEHSZS4RMFpYW0H07fr78jlSN236lUWXJFQdtAs_zGsJWm8qkDvzl4p9s2Z87sZVJyIf_nX9KnQW2Y1avWmsmQTb_zURSKy3weo11kLTOCKD4-nVP7Lg/s4000/20230421_123608.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNX1xyxBND8I3yvU6MwlwsNWz4SZkvArPaGJIRWEgm2EyRjE5qHOhMsJaocfnMxbFO-hdSqjyEHSZS4RMFpYW0H07fr78jlSN236lUWXJFQdtAs_zGsJWm8qkDvzl4p9s2Z87sZVJyIf_nX9KnQW2Y1avWmsmQTb_zURSKy3weo11kLTOCKD4-nVP7Lg/s320/20230421_123608.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Our RV guest asked if he could help. He is using Lens chain saw to saw into logs. Len is resting here but succeeded it splitting a lot of the logs. A lot more to do and then the clean up.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXGkGEppSWh2o9k6Nqerg9wSbPzaHuQ_VFvbV1TzjL1orrJ8eRZbn4U0PoHOTVfKD2VBB7edRJKajsubNjj9yv4Av6xs5HPAvg1DqQfUJVMSaTidveOb0bZHJOFf7zL50qLLdPRXwl8Lfmn6ZiouzMSB4BEP5M6QRcr7e38h2xNPNy_KwzFkO51AGmw/s4000/20230422_122352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihXGkGEppSWh2o9k6Nqerg9wSbPzaHuQ_VFvbV1TzjL1orrJ8eRZbn4U0PoHOTVfKD2VBB7edRJKajsubNjj9yv4Av6xs5HPAvg1DqQfUJVMSaTidveOb0bZHJOFf7zL50qLLdPRXwl8Lfmn6ZiouzMSB4BEP5M6QRcr7e38h2xNPNy_KwzFkO51AGmw/s320/20230422_122352.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Leonard has been complaining about legs hurting. They suspected issues with arteries. Had tests done, not the problem. On Monday we went to UAB where he had MRI of back and Ultrasound of legs. A few years ago he had surgery on his spinal canal. The problem is now in another location. Looks like back surgery in the future. As far as his legs, the vascular doctor called today and an appointment is made for May 16. He was told there is a major problem with the veins in his legs. Len says he is concerned but not worried. I'm worried.</p><p>Until next time.</p><p><br /></p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-86270501719468195062023-04-10T12:22:00.001-07:002023-04-10T12:22:24.395-07:00Continuing with visitors both new and old<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>We have now hosted in excess of 225 Boondockers Welcome members. We have 19 currently on the schedule for future stays.</p><p>A few weeks ago we hosted a couple with a young daughter. They asked if she could try to catch and release a few fish. Certainly. Within 20 to 30 minutes, she reeled in two catfish, a bluegill and a largemouth bass. We had stocked catfish and bluegill last April after our total loss of fish the fall before due to an algae problem.</p><p>We've never stocked bass. But our neighbor has. His pond empties into a small creek that runs into our pond which empties into that creek and runs on down the line. He had mentioned that he didn't know if he still had any bass in his pond. I'm thinking I know where some might be. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEjcvYqc-gpd7X4n-SnD5VcB7Xb-P2uTrXMd692SF8ke1lBaDk8kAhLYtH_rcRrEkgdTTNo2XJP8hqSie-I9Oz9axYQq_s41xejxowRFwUrrW2z1VmpXxYtDVXMMynsmVWf1UU93nmeyaULtHfkwlpAVJqmrtup1Uf15ql4PFt4H4kUlE8GqfuJLQpDQ/s4000/20230327_175054.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEjcvYqc-gpd7X4n-SnD5VcB7Xb-P2uTrXMd692SF8ke1lBaDk8kAhLYtH_rcRrEkgdTTNo2XJP8hqSie-I9Oz9axYQq_s41xejxowRFwUrrW2z1VmpXxYtDVXMMynsmVWf1UU93nmeyaULtHfkwlpAVJqmrtup1Uf15ql4PFt4H4kUlE8GqfuJLQpDQ/s320/20230327_175054.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We have his fish? But he has our duck. When we were away a few weeks ago, he walked over every day and fed our ducks. Our two Pekin ducks followed him home. Unlike our other ducks, Pekins can not fly. He walked back and one of them followed him back. The other is still there. </p><p> I 've gone to his house with feed. The duck, named Baby Duck, came for the feed. But would not follow me. Another of our ducks has also decided to stay over there most of the time. We see Cookie here only on occasion. We will have to take a fish net or something to throw over Baby Duck to get him home. But unless the Bass can swim upstream, it looks like they are here for a while.</p><p>Last Thursday our friends Jim and Darlene arrived for a few days visit on their way back to Pa from FL. We took them to 55 East where we have been going to dance on Friday nights. Darlene loves to dance and joined in many of the line dances. </p><p>From left to right. Leonard, our friends from the Cullman Senior Center Dennis and Joanne and then Jim and Darlene.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwB94cZxn3j6k6NvI_DZdU74G7rDuN0_HmcBnIEezmkGJSJGRwo35to-NhQX5FD2amyoWKOC9TQai3a1RnNPtE-6EvDlcvPCj5ppdILPxMxLh00DIgh1UkZINiFGASKtKqPb4I88xTgJLX0G44zU3dGCbO2nOjk4E0uIPX3okA-lPbH-s79ki30Cd0-A/s4000/20230407_181205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwB94cZxn3j6k6NvI_DZdU74G7rDuN0_HmcBnIEezmkGJSJGRwo35to-NhQX5FD2amyoWKOC9TQai3a1RnNPtE-6EvDlcvPCj5ppdILPxMxLh00DIgh1UkZINiFGASKtKqPb4I88xTgJLX0G44zU3dGCbO2nOjk4E0uIPX3okA-lPbH-s79ki30Cd0-A/s320/20230407_181205.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The four of us</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYDWBVIB8z4zLOROdDcUiaA1j3ac_Rw9WQWXP9sqlA-UH3avfuTJxpGlVfFVISr-9kUCtreTWxZNIxfUTROQ0K_nJ7pMOSiqM-kE4WSESxh_nFAMzpXA5Mvye23tW13znK3F1kQC9jr3dzIc0g_WrpCsb7puGnxxz2Xjng6l4hH-zOsb32WxRz2ebc8Q/s4000/20230407_181353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYDWBVIB8z4zLOROdDcUiaA1j3ac_Rw9WQWXP9sqlA-UH3avfuTJxpGlVfFVISr-9kUCtreTWxZNIxfUTROQ0K_nJ7pMOSiqM-kE4WSESxh_nFAMzpXA5Mvye23tW13znK3F1kQC9jr3dzIc0g_WrpCsb7puGnxxz2Xjng6l4hH-zOsb32WxRz2ebc8Q/s320/20230407_181353.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p>It rained all day Friday and Saturday. But come Easter morning, the sun came out. The four of us attended Sunrise Service which started at 6 AM. The song leaders:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnb_h8YH7mte6NziUSOoNyjZbGTXc5E9vwAMjZc47GezkIybPF4CTU9N8YiaLSbd8i31TaJW888RRPVcnabI9xpTyA__33sEtMMyUESqL69rdntENAtHS_jN10dJc4VcnemAmX-zmeDf6L41Gxuw5asjni4tlEWfq-QCyJRFl8XaDNsrRTJ7wN-JwP2A/s4000/20230409_060843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnb_h8YH7mte6NziUSOoNyjZbGTXc5E9vwAMjZc47GezkIybPF4CTU9N8YiaLSbd8i31TaJW888RRPVcnabI9xpTyA__33sEtMMyUESqL69rdntENAtHS_jN10dJc4VcnemAmX-zmeDf6L41Gxuw5asjni4tlEWfq-QCyJRFl8XaDNsrRTJ7wN-JwP2A/s320/20230409_060843.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Pastor Paul Campbell giving the message. Notice the sun has risen.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXOCiH5osnnqQyqf94O-k8iWQ94G9dQdS-y7pJhra0Dsils-zw12a_QXv2qb5J7S-uyk26NYiCmYuDvLHl0t01iAjGLrVFhhf04vYbyKbg0adYpl5LdtjqH5-QMz0rjtj6tLaEIVyS8XCFMDKJHB2wETtp9ByiIH3tajKtQyoCV2WBrblK_YD7zrKz-g/s4000/20230409_063151.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXOCiH5osnnqQyqf94O-k8iWQ94G9dQdS-y7pJhra0Dsils-zw12a_QXv2qb5J7S-uyk26NYiCmYuDvLHl0t01iAjGLrVFhhf04vYbyKbg0adYpl5LdtjqH5-QMz0rjtj6tLaEIVyS8XCFMDKJHB2wETtp9ByiIH3tajKtQyoCV2WBrblK_YD7zrKz-g/s320/20230409_063151.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>After service it was breakfast back at the church.</p><p>Easter luncheon at home. Darlene made this fabulous cake/bread type dessert</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu_XIPOqFMv6YkH8E1tCGotcFTxyhrrr7U-rQAqua4ZwZ-aSG3gouRPJ1-7zkLqcgtI7KqgMy2Zygc1PgWTRatU1ZUW0KzvU26apzSGF4OzfBV3HdIzMNPG9nunD3QVZrVH9anJxg54XdkMTuXzriohqeC5iuW50QOn-paAErqSe1ZpRm9tVbDAS4ZEw/s4000/20230409_093126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu_XIPOqFMv6YkH8E1tCGotcFTxyhrrr7U-rQAqua4ZwZ-aSG3gouRPJ1-7zkLqcgtI7KqgMy2Zygc1PgWTRatU1ZUW0KzvU26apzSGF4OzfBV3HdIzMNPG9nunD3QVZrVH9anJxg54XdkMTuXzriohqeC5iuW50QOn-paAErqSe1ZpRm9tVbDAS4ZEw/s320/20230409_093126.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Lunch is served.:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8rHFqfhT40V0riUPnBepyZLtcxwIk90g7F5XgHCCdte_vGY1Y2dKi0EG7jiQ5OuKx6JOWj_xBe_qYBCq-a45Y9msSjGX3gMLGfE3g5zwB7b10maMSFa99c0oUS__OpftpkdzOptaCI4662QLXwhi2DzfD0NshufMBE5RCT3MYoPkIfunVt_H6CJFmA/s4000/20230409_112934.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8rHFqfhT40V0riUPnBepyZLtcxwIk90g7F5XgHCCdte_vGY1Y2dKi0EG7jiQ5OuKx6JOWj_xBe_qYBCq-a45Y9msSjGX3gMLGfE3g5zwB7b10maMSFa99c0oUS__OpftpkdzOptaCI4662QLXwhi2DzfD0NshufMBE5RCT3MYoPkIfunVt_H6CJFmA/s320/20230409_112934.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Our guests for lunch. Jim and Darlene, son Lennie, Daughter in law, Lois, Granddaughter Maddie and Great Grandson Jordan. Not a good picture. Too dark.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnovo44_puYVp7NFb3kbXUV8vH8LoxtNeTcXZcYo9kQnJpDEb2Z933ADGOlI-RqNFOe77DCqswbdxjWv8ZhwPYI3Mb5Uguaj5776wATxVYXwSAF6vSgVf5r-xzjrsh_eoe-XUH7r-SzqpCEnxWZxnLckkyzjFuZN9HpE4bdrU79VBocebjdsFD3l1VKA/s4000/20230409_121956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnovo44_puYVp7NFb3kbXUV8vH8LoxtNeTcXZcYo9kQnJpDEb2Z933ADGOlI-RqNFOe77DCqswbdxjWv8ZhwPYI3Mb5Uguaj5776wATxVYXwSAF6vSgVf5r-xzjrsh_eoe-XUH7r-SzqpCEnxWZxnLckkyzjFuZN9HpE4bdrU79VBocebjdsFD3l1VKA/s320/20230409_121956.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Shortly after lunch Jim and Darlene pulled out headed to their next stop.</p><p>Now we have two whole days before our next guests arrive. We actually have three Motorhomes pulling in on Wednesday. We only have water, electric, sewer for two. One of the motorhomes does not want to be connected to anything as they run off solar panels. We will find a spot for them too.</p><p>And after days of rain and now sunshine you can guess what I will be doing. I just mowed late last week. Never ending.</p><p>Until next time.</p><p><br /></p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-31251075411916323362023-03-27T08:00:00.002-07:002023-03-27T08:00:38.038-07:00Finally able to cut grass, and other stuff<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>Ah..... Spring at last. And along with Spring in Alabama comes tornadoes. This has already been a busy season. Many recent events throughout the South. The worse in Mississippi. The nearest one to us was in a neighboring town, causing one fatality. Very disturbing.</p><p>Our grass has not been mowed since the fall. So glad I was able to cut it these past few days. Looks great. That will last at least a day or two then the dandelions take over again. </p><p>We've had several strong winds in the last weeks. A sweet couple were parked here two weeks ago for 5 days. The young man asked if he could pick up the downed branches for us. OF COURSE! I gave him my small chain saw to use. He not only picked up the branches but also cut up what he could from a peach tree we had taken down. Then filled our wood bin out by the firepit and stacked the remaining branches next to it. We are set to go!</p><p>We expect our 218th RV guests this afternoon. Currently we have 19 reservations on the books for the next two months. It is very dark out there at night. We decided to install two flood lights; one overlooking the RV sites, the other the firepit and picnic area. We will also put in switches outside for our guests. Last weeks guest helped Len one afternoon. Still more to be done. Jim Price...... do you see this????</p><p>Aside from working around here we have enjoyed the last two Friday evenings. Friends from the Senior Center kept telling up about a dance held Fridays in the nearby town of Eva. We decided to try it out. It is attended by mostly seniors. A $6.00 admission and most people bring food to share. What a buffet it is. They eat at 6:30 then a great band starts at 7. Fun, fun, fun.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigk1GOUuYbf78x5LL7GwxH3gCCRwUYqAsi47raImx9pN-wI1NjJ2BRS99kB0d4sT6cyR0r2ZZIrPj6Cycb4USDqUugm30pimkhXzrHhACYZHr0_2EwtdWmHKjDkBfXQit2uU11A-vy7P7N0ZxLlgmSRA2VLe1aoh0UnS-Cnmqorh72aUBiytwc_y5Xcw/s4000/20230317_192458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigk1GOUuYbf78x5LL7GwxH3gCCRwUYqAsi47raImx9pN-wI1NjJ2BRS99kB0d4sT6cyR0r2ZZIrPj6Cycb4USDqUugm30pimkhXzrHhACYZHr0_2EwtdWmHKjDkBfXQit2uU11A-vy7P7N0ZxLlgmSRA2VLe1aoh0UnS-Cnmqorh72aUBiytwc_y5Xcw/s320/20230317_192458.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Readers might recall that we had our front porch enclosed late last summer. We were quite happy about it. However, after several rains we noticed water seeping in on one side. Upon examination we found that one side of the enclosure had been siliconed between walls and floor. The other side had not. So Len got silicone and did the other side. Well, with the storms last week we still have seepage into the room causing carpet to get wet and some mold spots. I have contacted the installers. Waiting for them to return. And fix the problem.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6QwX6ilVaSxinngE472V1kh7KeTS_KuqDJEEsy8glmBd15ajBqQ4KFEvN8jVxn6R17KrUI-Ipd9ZHHuCZeKppZzpZrKX_xQxPGO-PnRuR1zu3d9ZBvDZ85XGPVWOlnUC2Y7nWWu17n6MBIutGxoOAB3au1C9B84hL2XgeH6sz3kTDCP1vmt1z_WAig/s4000/20230325_110348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6QwX6ilVaSxinngE472V1kh7KeTS_KuqDJEEsy8glmBd15ajBqQ4KFEvN8jVxn6R17KrUI-Ipd9ZHHuCZeKppZzpZrKX_xQxPGO-PnRuR1zu3d9ZBvDZ85XGPVWOlnUC2Y7nWWu17n6MBIutGxoOAB3au1C9B84hL2XgeH6sz3kTDCP1vmt1z_WAig/s320/20230325_110348.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We had a guest that has a sweet dog. They were in the house visiting. Biscuit often comes to Lens chair and jumps up putting his front two paws on the chair asking for ear rubs. This time he did a full jump up to lay on Lens lap. He had never done that before. Do you think he was claiming his territory?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitR3z3iRf0GwwDfIlsrMAGaD73LhUYTfvhJ-jtijTTEUHwfLmnSCcGmyNaN5pCp7PyiIBGOPvL-fdaR8VCSjQK8ng4f9-OQo7c1Ls0R2_Pp7ZYE8ZZhCpUJADREHeetLjtLk7hdaUvEYds1kxOiEKbgNV8KMM9zgNoMgcfX9ozCXJW4wjnp9n2Vl8xhQ/s4000/20230319_174006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitR3z3iRf0GwwDfIlsrMAGaD73LhUYTfvhJ-jtijTTEUHwfLmnSCcGmyNaN5pCp7PyiIBGOPvL-fdaR8VCSjQK8ng4f9-OQo7c1Ls0R2_Pp7ZYE8ZZhCpUJADREHeetLjtLk7hdaUvEYds1kxOiEKbgNV8KMM9zgNoMgcfX9ozCXJW4wjnp9n2Vl8xhQ/s320/20230319_174006.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until next time......</div>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-34001754147123940922023-03-10T08:28:00.001-08:002023-03-10T08:28:29.245-08:00Yes! We are Seniors<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p>Great fun now back at Home. Thrilled to see Spring blooms. Now so much thrilled thinking about the hours of mowing that now lays ahead. I managed to get a bit done a few days ago. But it has rained almost constantly since. Can hardly tell what was mowed and what was not.</p><p>We are currently hosting our 208th and 209th Boondockers Welcome guests. One leaves this morning; another arrives this afternoon. We have 22 more on the schedule for the next two months.</p><p>And as we all know, along with home ownership comes repairs. A few windows were replaced by the previous homeowner prior to us moving in. They looked good for a while. But have since become impossible to open and close. Another Lowes failure. The below picture was taken in our bedroom. You can see the gas leakage between the panes. The next picture is the new one. I can actually see outside.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNkG0f8mDQU-CbbD-mDnIulSgRBe7HCTpo_lRJHv8ex_8sK2YP8BNYx37qWVrxzRY9KJQA3OK9mhV9ZZD0SQwFsQe7vVQ6PAMcDhSpVbJq0yGSpeCBW4Zi-NMaFq4FexZoZsReHBMIH9r4KNtzvU8_Sl7L8nuaTvdhFl045KScPlanX-USS4MyWqUiUA/s4000/20230306_083733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNkG0f8mDQU-CbbD-mDnIulSgRBe7HCTpo_lRJHv8ex_8sK2YP8BNYx37qWVrxzRY9KJQA3OK9mhV9ZZD0SQwFsQe7vVQ6PAMcDhSpVbJq0yGSpeCBW4Zi-NMaFq4FexZoZsReHBMIH9r4KNtzvU8_Sl7L8nuaTvdhFl045KScPlanX-USS4MyWqUiUA/s320/20230306_083733.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10hthq304S0yw02iLgR2gWyooQpE4MKiljpwVNSjO2nqgtWt3SOg2EtoIf0YMu3y79ckHub-jMrTYfo0Adi7Bx4bT4QT9nChb0Jz1Ss-EOsjuJTYePvaa9hTUqSK9FS7pfogy_7u5jTWKKRoMl2_OSV_aSgDEyZt2vRK5S5J5ODjhobgLbpkTvGIfcA/s512/1000000749.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="512" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg10hthq304S0yw02iLgR2gWyooQpE4MKiljpwVNSjO2nqgtWt3SOg2EtoIf0YMu3y79ckHub-jMrTYfo0Adi7Bx4bT4QT9nChb0Jz1Ss-EOsjuJTYePvaa9hTUqSK9FS7pfogy_7u5jTWKKRoMl2_OSV_aSgDEyZt2vRK5S5J5ODjhobgLbpkTvGIfcA/s320/1000000749.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> Altogether we had four windows replaced. And we say this is the LAST update we will be doing. We both know that's not true.<div><br /></div><div>Leonard has had issues with pain in the hip. About 6 months ago he went to UAB where he received a shot. All for great until a few weeks ago. He was in almost constant pain. But would not go to doctor. So.... last Sunday night I was having difficulty getting to sleep. At 11 pm I took an Ambien. One hour later I feel him shaking my foot. He said he needed to go to the ER. Of course, it's always in the middle of the night. </div><div><br /></div><div>We went to the ER. They gave him some meds for pain. He said he would contact the Sports Medicine doctor he saw before. (He did. Got another shot on Tuesday.) I guess I was driving a bit scary when I drove him to the ER. And stumbling when walking. So, pain or not....he drove home. What did he expect? </div><div><br /></div><div>The shot in the hip has really helped. Good thing as we love Thursday at the Senior Center. And the dancing. Back on March 2 they had our SENIOR PROM. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJsFB2u9cgMA3PrZJLVcc8W1pdEajLzf01s1042Kfp5PxncHB_sofJ4TIZeDVN4CsULLrcPI81DN7XBPX34A8MG3C1HgtqOM_QtThMqaWX1-jI5x_bU5uuaX8jbW69ftkVhveWDpaBF-8QYDq5hxi_HC5b56IvlI9B8JC1i2-36CEEfUOG7t4ZY8GNA/s4000/20230302_090141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJsFB2u9cgMA3PrZJLVcc8W1pdEajLzf01s1042Kfp5PxncHB_sofJ4TIZeDVN4CsULLrcPI81DN7XBPX34A8MG3C1HgtqOM_QtThMqaWX1-jI5x_bU5uuaX8jbW69ftkVhveWDpaBF-8QYDq5hxi_HC5b56IvlI9B8JC1i2-36CEEfUOG7t4ZY8GNA/s320/20230302_090141.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBlbz2KxG_4Sk82dHQ0hyeNxp6KKOm_661jl10_xwkQZQIpTf3RX1d7r8Reo4K4dpmPC1RzB_qm5mc0Yvg7CJDvDrtUMr4xpS7ouw09vlskEHEJPwCX2x78IRL6y-EvICRYSbItAJ79kEGIcZ3YolaDgXBzwKHEztLtWQO0tle8y9ARQgSrt7UWcnygQ/s4000/20230302_103835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBlbz2KxG_4Sk82dHQ0hyeNxp6KKOm_661jl10_xwkQZQIpTf3RX1d7r8Reo4K4dpmPC1RzB_qm5mc0Yvg7CJDvDrtUMr4xpS7ouw09vlskEHEJPwCX2x78IRL6y-EvICRYSbItAJ79kEGIcZ3YolaDgXBzwKHEztLtWQO0tle8y9ARQgSrt7UWcnygQ/s320/20230302_103835.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div>A few days ago I saw something brown in front yard. I thought maybe a groundhog. Len and I walked out to check it up. Nope, not a groundhog.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6yoop6wqm6p7yGTQig2H-FuA4FE_MzEXizBzpEpIQnXziQ_67lMHlkCb-iQNPtl_89pz1n0trji7-xa3-EjTrdYyB3iyH-AkQrC8_eDsihQAuREFRqr9J2kj3RKekc3bc7XoHc1KGkVU0tMV_ocKLIru6fLjUvDkVdwjywB2p8crmcDhdKUwYP4BEw/s4000/20230307_115758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6yoop6wqm6p7yGTQig2H-FuA4FE_MzEXizBzpEpIQnXziQ_67lMHlkCb-iQNPtl_89pz1n0trji7-xa3-EjTrdYyB3iyH-AkQrC8_eDsihQAuREFRqr9J2kj3RKekc3bc7XoHc1KGkVU0tMV_ocKLIru6fLjUvDkVdwjywB2p8crmcDhdKUwYP4BEw/s320/20230307_115758.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>Biscuit kept running around it. We were afraid he would get too close and get "snapped". So,</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNfwg9mGPJp7N9jcHntYVy-rTHuVKD2LlIWcaDH-mLJHXBB8pUcz_9VJn66zoKg35RAEnJfJ6NweGfi3wyFvvLpz_nnzVXIX5nLay2I7zD3mIPvsS0mlqJBqMXO-7Xo45_gjnfrc42c2zY5Cvfr_e8pq_32ybLVowgH2NBQ2sZzAeA7fxmFRosSu8jqw/s4000/20230307_120227.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNfwg9mGPJp7N9jcHntYVy-rTHuVKD2LlIWcaDH-mLJHXBB8pUcz_9VJn66zoKg35RAEnJfJ6NweGfi3wyFvvLpz_nnzVXIX5nLay2I7zD3mIPvsS0mlqJBqMXO-7Xo45_gjnfrc42c2zY5Cvfr_e8pq_32ybLVowgH2NBQ2sZzAeA7fxmFRosSu8jqw/s320/20230307_120227.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>very carefully it took a trip to the pond.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>We have other critters that are enjoying meals on one of the set of steps leading down from the back porch.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsl8U2vKTPJQR05fNlzdbXakRSfbeTI8vH6n8bT5uhrfdJh9AJVLdT0h8yJvmUw7-BsbuGc-J_V1_XN-vF9WUJkccWIITvW1J3jHZkMGPROwjV3i-_8gU3WnM907Xrifg8fOboA5d3YtbjvDck0i3CLIX-Zcik3pkWxzp3CnNdm_KOoZ7081UDx2XC2w/s512/1000000731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="384" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsl8U2vKTPJQR05fNlzdbXakRSfbeTI8vH6n8bT5uhrfdJh9AJVLdT0h8yJvmUw7-BsbuGc-J_V1_XN-vF9WUJkccWIITvW1J3jHZkMGPROwjV3i-_8gU3WnM907Xrifg8fOboA5d3YtbjvDck0i3CLIX-Zcik3pkWxzp3CnNdm_KOoZ7081UDx2XC2w/s320/1000000731.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>And now a picture of Biscuit. Just because</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw-YTEFkEGzYfqCe4fdeNUbHKeGlpgI9Jc5sjY89dH0mLbfpBJ5gPpojFr6vroyzlp4fEW0O5naaFmXIo3Fxc7zXwBvNEo2jByHTV_lCT0plK7Wr2srxwHbDmuCHKiTS0M55MfEKK6Dwzg0iLv2uH3UqzIFZgPqkqal6DTmovIl7ONVN6yMLJzcay8Qw/s4000/20230223_152727.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw-YTEFkEGzYfqCe4fdeNUbHKeGlpgI9Jc5sjY89dH0mLbfpBJ5gPpojFr6vroyzlp4fEW0O5naaFmXIo3Fxc7zXwBvNEo2jByHTV_lCT0plK7Wr2srxwHbDmuCHKiTS0M55MfEKK6Dwzg0iLv2uH3UqzIFZgPqkqal6DTmovIl7ONVN6yMLJzcay8Qw/s320/20230223_152727.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Until next time.</div>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-79958634216163599832023-03-03T17:22:00.000-08:002023-03-03T17:22:12.909-08:00A trip to remember<p> Cullman, AL</p><p><br /></p><p>I know, I know.... it's been a while since I wrote a blog. Just haven't felt like it. And we live a boring life so who really wants to read about cold weather, a spoiled dog and an even more spoiled husband. But here goes anyway.</p><p>Recently we took a long-needed trip to Louisiana to visit with family. Here they are:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijPwarBEA02O2IYxZ1f24GhWiugZ7LHLRvtv-qg2wqEEJOIBmM3kiTOmCyVr7d-cpFhwVvMU4pb7Uba9nQOzCK6lvy_HD3y2bnvxtG00q_0AATHvir7-K7BrbvvBUPFFZzQ1VNVk-Uhr4QFS2T3k7XPLg4kawtfqag71Vw_bQuy3YJAkPzH_MOm-yKFA/s4000/20230220_164723.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijPwarBEA02O2IYxZ1f24GhWiugZ7LHLRvtv-qg2wqEEJOIBmM3kiTOmCyVr7d-cpFhwVvMU4pb7Uba9nQOzCK6lvy_HD3y2bnvxtG00q_0AATHvir7-K7BrbvvBUPFFZzQ1VNVk-Uhr4QFS2T3k7XPLg4kawtfqag71Vw_bQuy3YJAkPzH_MOm-yKFA/s320/20230220_164723.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dinner with Grandson Nathaniel</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEW34G_SzmWlqhSU6xvFVsW5I97zyJuNBMEfPK5qIgXxZCVFUPM8lZvNf-R7WGh6Vfsl-HaoTeqBjWjn6p9XImtRk7Ei39jyOcdcyPTneEyaFepfbuFY_i_Ig0DZOXpSCilimGLWXoOeCD-AY9pykXMlOxaJP_J_EuGslZXYQ8H7_0rI1wvUQ-z8gBg/s4000/20230222_153229.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikEW34G_SzmWlqhSU6xvFVsW5I97zyJuNBMEfPK5qIgXxZCVFUPM8lZvNf-R7WGh6Vfsl-HaoTeqBjWjn6p9XImtRk7Ei39jyOcdcyPTneEyaFepfbuFY_i_Ig0DZOXpSCilimGLWXoOeCD-AY9pykXMlOxaJP_J_EuGslZXYQ8H7_0rI1wvUQ-z8gBg/s320/20230222_153229.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">On way to Dinner with Granddaughter Clara and grandsons Logan and Davyn</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvbRNMoIDT5e1MnMYMz6FflQXCthS9qMXXpzg2TRCCT6fMLZgpdMTnI9d5nP6u3XTEJCsThavZTMdIXViWprvwmFBBxbMG0BWiPCZ5znVY7RtDzfV8nGGsplsLslozAKofrYkskLA-BYLy4L7JRh-GKR20Ybid4J7PjgmPljIjXJ-L0EUpZFpSsv0YOQ/s4000/20230223_152727.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvbRNMoIDT5e1MnMYMz6FflQXCthS9qMXXpzg2TRCCT6fMLZgpdMTnI9d5nP6u3XTEJCsThavZTMdIXViWprvwmFBBxbMG0BWiPCZ5znVY7RtDzfV8nGGsplsLslozAKofrYkskLA-BYLy4L7JRh-GKR20Ybid4J7PjgmPljIjXJ-L0EUpZFpSsv0YOQ/s320/20230223_152727.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Biscuit pouting because he couldn't go to dinner</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR2LScQCb8MV1yMX76XmdwqD82b0BHdwByh7wt7b9pqFpHK5ROU1cttoiOLT5W0cfJCE8dxFWUJ_TMPxYnMpI27kRfkLiG7m6yV6ejcIeoFDaRv8inYJmeVtUQobtplFgtACSo1muZRsoFPLSjHzVCojkeAzu9F79C6I3JMBukts86NcrLeLpFN5lQjg/s4000/20230223_181302.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR2LScQCb8MV1yMX76XmdwqD82b0BHdwByh7wt7b9pqFpHK5ROU1cttoiOLT5W0cfJCE8dxFWUJ_TMPxYnMpI27kRfkLiG7m6yV6ejcIeoFDaRv8inYJmeVtUQobtplFgtACSo1muZRsoFPLSjHzVCojkeAzu9F79C6I3JMBukts86NcrLeLpFN5lQjg/s320/20230223_181302.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The siblings and spouses went to dinner one night. Thanks Sissy for putting this together. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">This is Lens sister Laura</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnK4hQMP7ptA6SdN3JTaZ7ZX5yuxsUhGlvCJ12FjUHVOcnP6muVrsdXmIK1_tyRFuIbPar_quxjih4kGnSUvNn-e5vg-NsvP7aWLv42QcHSvUQcyuAnkuceFTBfdFXeQq9uc7KZnYXqcOmNGuZBKfzX-vQ6AOTP-jukNLU3YPNKK_wFuaDpHs5JKLLeg/s4000/20230223_181308.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnK4hQMP7ptA6SdN3JTaZ7ZX5yuxsUhGlvCJ12FjUHVOcnP6muVrsdXmIK1_tyRFuIbPar_quxjih4kGnSUvNn-e5vg-NsvP7aWLv42QcHSvUQcyuAnkuceFTBfdFXeQq9uc7KZnYXqcOmNGuZBKfzX-vQ6AOTP-jukNLU3YPNKK_wFuaDpHs5JKLLeg/s320/20230223_181308.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brother Jerry and wife Irene</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div><div style="text-align: center;">Brother-in-law Fred</div></div></blockquote><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZI650A3DRqDbP4st_mRaJHaSx0sdyeLN6JcOiEjFO2lwCzbGfHG1FCqjBQOP8iWjF8RP-qZga4GfiGl9l_B_Tt0EdJZaCuzAjLxQh5ta7uhL0jxLW-rYIdzY8ak608yTR-joC_Shl4CD4zkmqbWzNl3sxpC9TbD4QUpfhj-OdWFn9FTRojKvP-QAHTg/s4000/20230223_181356.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZI650A3DRqDbP4st_mRaJHaSx0sdyeLN6JcOiEjFO2lwCzbGfHG1FCqjBQOP8iWjF8RP-qZga4GfiGl9l_B_Tt0EdJZaCuzAjLxQh5ta7uhL0jxLW-rYIdzY8ak608yTR-joC_Shl4CD4zkmqbWzNl3sxpC9TbD4QUpfhj-OdWFn9FTRojKvP-QAHTg/s320/20230223_181356.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leonard talking to his sister Sissy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT8ri9-3qKOxxCuOeu4UI2PCAg0AMzeu2NAFS-749obDd1zo5uxWjzyUXZg2F6oqdDZdESwsEcv2RL03-a1QS8NZdTmsFk8JKujgvk8JCT7jt1ZSEQvdNmmWUlZado-iXhkuOZ6DVxwVzfMhP_-EtvhOrPAPbKhuUBDtKWyfxU-PQHV3ZzB91lai8W0w/s4000/20230224_212154.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT8ri9-3qKOxxCuOeu4UI2PCAg0AMzeu2NAFS-749obDd1zo5uxWjzyUXZg2F6oqdDZdESwsEcv2RL03-a1QS8NZdTmsFk8JKujgvk8JCT7jt1ZSEQvdNmmWUlZado-iXhkuOZ6DVxwVzfMhP_-EtvhOrPAPbKhuUBDtKWyfxU-PQHV3ZzB91lai8W0w/s320/20230224_212154.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is Sister-in-law Susie and Len's brother Royce, where we stayed while visiting.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQB2S6ECLJpa8xH_o51IO_ucCovyWEXkIQ-xdFd2qDwYjGOW7OYKYmnmPwJLvMfpDiWgX_lbUxsqx3NsTRhsdNbStWJjg9NiFr3hR078dKT1bETfrX7FDMxnVdAdYgGSCdAmDhuj83qrBwTOwgkOPRb9kQXbTN9LaFOIReftgs-P-_6PxQ_7qJRM9N_w/s4000/20230224_212232.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQB2S6ECLJpa8xH_o51IO_ucCovyWEXkIQ-xdFd2qDwYjGOW7OYKYmnmPwJLvMfpDiWgX_lbUxsqx3NsTRhsdNbStWJjg9NiFr3hR078dKT1bETfrX7FDMxnVdAdYgGSCdAmDhuj83qrBwTOwgkOPRb9kQXbTN9LaFOIReftgs-P-_6PxQ_7qJRM9N_w/s320/20230224_212232.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Daughter D'Juana who came in from the Dallas area, Lens Godchild Angie and her husband Glen.</div><div> The five of us went to dinner then came back to Susie and Royce's for a great visit together.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg83JGNm3aSyN_yZFx1KDNAymOjgfRzv4vFXARGTClc6uqSYicoSY6CC9KT4e_vCtrmtD7srwvnXEt0tflH4vJA9GCFsepf8caDyVTqA1RgtxQQ9hINrRNuLnFGGjjr_ioFj-KVyeAN0ToOSNEIN0ck6cGg0Nxm2Ixc1qhb5xwS8ECCYAW_JIBs43r2CQ/s4000/20230225_110324.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div>Grandson Jeremiah, at his 3rd birthday party.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1W6I8p_WQ6k9EYJzyjwVFD9lHygkgYNcd2ZbgF9GrxH8DQ2Vd046GIEZVbYOnPSachuqbFDhdtdXtu1_iSM0Vqk5eW8xvY1DBshZSYo1G7OkufCIrAMvi98ycod2yPG96a8n2uDHN8-OfL-2EY83SxWMiZ0YZxXw5mSZnDeZ1wK85N57yYkKnbjqJQ/s4000/20230225_172504.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs1W6I8p_WQ6k9EYJzyjwVFD9lHygkgYNcd2ZbgF9GrxH8DQ2Vd046GIEZVbYOnPSachuqbFDhdtdXtu1_iSM0Vqk5eW8xvY1DBshZSYo1G7OkufCIrAMvi98ycod2yPG96a8n2uDHN8-OfL-2EY83SxWMiZ0YZxXw5mSZnDeZ1wK85N57yYkKnbjqJQ/s320/20230225_172504.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Daughter Cassie with two of her sons Jeremiah and Logan at the party.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUD1RWDz6o3202J6Z0a-Sj1FaSzEAv9F4jhrPOZ8PQG2FTkv_fdSnIQ1xjLnebpHSB4ovWGXGNL3-mpESWCW2WNYHEIE9g74g065xFdbANFT68B548DL5yTYMpiDzMHI00Gu9cRFLToU3equDE3e-3m1BodjueOJgoolC_k0w8T772JQhozpOrkVBQZQ/s4000/20230226_120548.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUD1RWDz6o3202J6Z0a-Sj1FaSzEAv9F4jhrPOZ8PQG2FTkv_fdSnIQ1xjLnebpHSB4ovWGXGNL3-mpESWCW2WNYHEIE9g74g065xFdbANFT68B548DL5yTYMpiDzMHI00Gu9cRFLToU3equDE3e-3m1BodjueOJgoolC_k0w8T772JQhozpOrkVBQZQ/s320/20230226_120548.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>And no trip to Louisiana would be complete without stopping at a Waffle House near Baton Rouge to meet up with our friends Leonard and Judy. We met Judy at a RV park in Tennessee several years ago and fell in love with her. Judy, I know you read my blog. THIS HAS TO STOP. Every time we meet up, your Leonard picks up the tab. Next time my Leonard picks up the tab!!!!! We mean it!</div><div><br /></div><div>Until next time.</div>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-13674666340206678722023-01-19T13:46:00.002-08:002023-01-19T13:46:46.483-08:00VIsitors, gravestones and jail<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p>Here we are, almost through another month. We've had warm weather. We've had torrential rain. We've had nearby tornadoes. Just a typical January Alabama.</p><p>But most of all we've had lots of visitors. So far this month we've had eight RVs in our sites. Some as little as a day, others up to five days and everything in between.</p><p>It was our pleasure that two of our visitors were friends from our NOMADS days. For new readers, NOMADS is a mission of the Methodist Church. It's old people (I have no clue how Len and I qualified) that travel in RVs and do various projects throughout the country. Our guests were Jane</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJwrdeJnI_XlembTHpnUfDcCwYX2ELMRHFGzmYEIztQ9Yf4CnlF8LI_9kWIQcMKwmweKonF6iGCp9wj6cxxSVU2aZXRSj9B0yJgKhfBJ8uuPbaewakO3e9fzD8mTIx0w1G4vZyV4LIqrXZMzktcjUCo383YtO67czhvjeaY9p8sSSVcMmJTDZAcLpdgA/s4000/20230105_080223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJwrdeJnI_XlembTHpnUfDcCwYX2ELMRHFGzmYEIztQ9Yf4CnlF8LI_9kWIQcMKwmweKonF6iGCp9wj6cxxSVU2aZXRSj9B0yJgKhfBJ8uuPbaewakO3e9fzD8mTIx0w1G4vZyV4LIqrXZMzktcjUCo383YtO67czhvjeaY9p8sSSVcMmJTDZAcLpdgA/s320/20230105_080223.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>whom we worked with several years ago in Mercedes, TX. What a treat when she stops by.</p><p>Then there was Jill</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhejyZSg_1-jYOY6i_RXQgTzn8xiBYci0FCj64XX7brHYt3P2hVwPecehcB3VYmg-7RFVCT88lp8boAoP8SIN31X8PRi3WkLYse_keSG2tl0Mk7S25yMBMuBOrMLINgIHsNjcQCYLFJnkRk25vp_omAIc2SHQ_n_AHDX-7tQWOO4B0WHxo3bQqKwTZaHQ/s4000/20230110_111254.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhejyZSg_1-jYOY6i_RXQgTzn8xiBYci0FCj64XX7brHYt3P2hVwPecehcB3VYmg-7RFVCT88lp8boAoP8SIN31X8PRi3WkLYse_keSG2tl0Mk7S25yMBMuBOrMLINgIHsNjcQCYLFJnkRk25vp_omAIc2SHQ_n_AHDX-7tQWOO4B0WHxo3bQqKwTZaHQ/s320/20230110_111254.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>who was on our team during our last project in Vienna, Ga. </p><p>While Jill was here, we decided to look up a gravesite that we heard was in a neighboring town. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTyNeP4TJf2eLVnzz2mnXbuOOiJe6nalTKJqwx8kr0CPb0K5t9MUd2z3GY8rLQGcILvHW9ra8ToI-zXHyT1aiXroASegR-c9OpLlQXhIiR5P8nA1nUUbq07_f1vSGGFcm37Q2Fu0nXvgzWjmjJ3IfxXngs0TrBJuhRg02qBN3SoA3vQNULpfeUZkHSg/s4000/20230110_111208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRTyNeP4TJf2eLVnzz2mnXbuOOiJe6nalTKJqwx8kr0CPb0K5t9MUd2z3GY8rLQGcILvHW9ra8ToI-zXHyT1aiXroASegR-c9OpLlQXhIiR5P8nA1nUUbq07_f1vSGGFcm37Q2Fu0nXvgzWjmjJ3IfxXngs0TrBJuhRg02qBN3SoA3vQNULpfeUZkHSg/s320/20230110_111208.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Many remember Pat Buttram as Gene Autry's sidekick. Or a wee bit more recent as Mr. Haney of Green Acres.</p><p>Keeping to that theme, yesterday Len and I went to another nearby town to find this gravesite. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxoFje3DOQQ8W6uDKDr8HFyTbaMCnq3EmE0Xh3DXqpDcIHT4Joq_whDs2cXcMxzcZ8LVIqDl037EB0p2prcRsmRyGXDcFLFnHBP3BsFQ2yAiNgAfVve3BYBGFpmtf3f-sis2BNHIcKou_AI9k6PByiM4LY5GDrSTzbTLRD25Asz7sIBmSiEh91O6d7cg/s4000/20230118_111414.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxoFje3DOQQ8W6uDKDr8HFyTbaMCnq3EmE0Xh3DXqpDcIHT4Joq_whDs2cXcMxzcZ8LVIqDl037EB0p2prcRsmRyGXDcFLFnHBP3BsFQ2yAiNgAfVve3BYBGFpmtf3f-sis2BNHIcKou_AI9k6PByiM4LY5GDrSTzbTLRD25Asz7sIBmSiEh91O6d7cg/s320/20230118_111414.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>George Lindsey is mostly remembered as Goober Pyle, the mechanic, on the old Andy Giffith show.</p><p>I have a list of other gravesites we will visit as time goes on. </p><p>When out and about with Jill, we stopped at</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAZaBE7FQV_7rpcLL7bjR_ktxAygIXXLPRgJ_QQKpLNEzWSnIviT8WLrpGZZLYHONChNqgdraSiPh-szyxPAcH3KIC0iMmsZBVLdpCriB_57Y0PDMFvXqoTrzdjbXIUWgi4wgvWsGfCbzfXTYDD3ORghBNqprYM-PoG4bGkvXHG-1ceZj60WQMGQJqLw/s4000/20230110_115719.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAZaBE7FQV_7rpcLL7bjR_ktxAygIXXLPRgJ_QQKpLNEzWSnIviT8WLrpGZZLYHONChNqgdraSiPh-szyxPAcH3KIC0iMmsZBVLdpCriB_57Y0PDMFvXqoTrzdjbXIUWgi4wgvWsGfCbzfXTYDD3ORghBNqprYM-PoG4bGkvXHG-1ceZj60WQMGQJqLw/s320/20230110_115719.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>This is the second oldest Jail still standing in the country. We had visited this site years before we settled here in Cullman. Here is the jail:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQL0r4jsvfqDse4FigGme7_IzvnIcV1V8dGM7hZGBcJiPG61IUD7jwSdz3-qn553xBps4Ba0PYNzhStsOdIpCKqiKCgtSUzixAgstULTXazdTmRzEiKJ49Zt52VzEO3e1gG6TsbPfWXzNS9UCR7dwVeVv6-tRst0koStNCBVTqpeL39BUsI4RhcfvUQ/s4000/20230110_115122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQL0r4jsvfqDse4FigGme7_IzvnIcV1V8dGM7hZGBcJiPG61IUD7jwSdz3-qn553xBps4Ba0PYNzhStsOdIpCKqiKCgtSUzixAgstULTXazdTmRzEiKJ49Zt52VzEO3e1gG6TsbPfWXzNS9UCR7dwVeVv6-tRst0koStNCBVTqpeL39BUsI4RhcfvUQ/s320/20230110_115122.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Quaint isn't it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7JveCslYtRGtoBUr2ZUk_h54azgkXVYHA4IeBzt50-7v6LQAYyk2Tom5xM8rTxHBCxb3ZJqs_BpYpfccJ08drxggaklpwEWF8nx7rrMXjBSuuZeNrt5IdM3ueEq-Ke5bgdvGXscWXpPue2gVWkod7_Tg6dZRHoLecA8HSVpc_PrdiXqri2t3LgziZA/s3264/20230110_115322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix7JveCslYtRGtoBUr2ZUk_h54azgkXVYHA4IeBzt50-7v6LQAYyk2Tom5xM8rTxHBCxb3ZJqs_BpYpfccJ08drxggaklpwEWF8nx7rrMXjBSuuZeNrt5IdM3ueEq-Ke5bgdvGXscWXpPue2gVWkod7_Tg6dZRHoLecA8HSVpc_PrdiXqri2t3LgziZA/s320/20230110_115322.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz44I64Osqx42UrCZ8DCJoxqMlAECW4bc8XUwA6bINgYjS-crZnZKH6GQtQtKkmxj4PeXUZwRn2fEGHO35pEPf6Ki_SJ_ZIH8V9PYzDVDY8V7EeKGetj_90lnYuubtysN4EfJ5S5MGyR9AZWQ3Esa-uxw93-G6A5i4mL5l_YqcnaU-ypJlI4oSbVNm8g/s3264/20230110_115513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz44I64Osqx42UrCZ8DCJoxqMlAECW4bc8XUwA6bINgYjS-crZnZKH6GQtQtKkmxj4PeXUZwRn2fEGHO35pEPf6Ki_SJ_ZIH8V9PYzDVDY8V7EeKGetj_90lnYuubtysN4EfJ5S5MGyR9AZWQ3Esa-uxw93-G6A5i4mL5l_YqcnaU-ypJlI4oSbVNm8g/s320/20230110_115513.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Notice the holes in the walls? I'll let it up to your imagination what the prisoners used them for.</p><p>Our sweet boy is on medication to ease any pain he might have with the pulled ligament in his leg. He is so good. Each morning Len shakes the pill container. Biscuit scurries up to him and lifts his head for the pill. Could not ask for a better dog.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuoalTDBnc-lcJ5CHreLOEpLUb2Lv9dPSH8iAiEPgnl9sXMPxQqNxnSpvGZHF3CCEG192AUIv9oM4QfZ__h369vLQ0eUx50c0NYf2LfIFyDNSbfDWgtmSaAp9bJEPQzdDgHJYaQC7XDrzvrUQsfwWNvdwW1cQMyYFrTqHizC7w159LTqG9Xz5PLgxUkA/s4000/20230104_082609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuoalTDBnc-lcJ5CHreLOEpLUb2Lv9dPSH8iAiEPgnl9sXMPxQqNxnSpvGZHF3CCEG192AUIv9oM4QfZ__h369vLQ0eUx50c0NYf2LfIFyDNSbfDWgtmSaAp9bJEPQzdDgHJYaQC7XDrzvrUQsfwWNvdwW1cQMyYFrTqHizC7w159LTqG9Xz5PLgxUkA/s320/20230104_082609.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Well, that is our exciting life here. Looking forward to warmer weather. Won't be long. I see our forsythia bush is starting to bloom. A sure sign of Spring around the corner.</p><p>Until next time.</p><p><br /></p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-72315817656589458172023-01-04T12:24:00.000-08:002023-01-04T12:24:54.198-08:00Review of Holidays<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p>This was a year that we traveled to the northeast to visit family during Christmas week. But first.</p><p>As I've mentioned, the County provides a Christmas luncheon each year for the Seniors. The is the first time we attended. It was quite the event. A few days after the luncheon the Department on Aging (I hate that name) posted photos of the event on their Facebook page. I was surprised to see this.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRhYnW0HhlcbUXAKDber8Dk7uuU4r_Hcp9l3eRpjcJzL1QuwMQW4BNcnfU4IYFVfEZ5K06iWUJhWl1zDbt4eMv9aXkqhkPWxJ4toWLpsMfr6M4vOlviWatjLxjHE-tV6nBUv4rx7B1KIGGvyLYqVoMUL_9dYa6nZ4Y6oIArZ1GoIxA-Dj7HO-5ew1TQg/s720/FB_IMG_1671904487857.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="570" data-original-width="720" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRhYnW0HhlcbUXAKDber8Dk7uuU4r_Hcp9l3eRpjcJzL1QuwMQW4BNcnfU4IYFVfEZ5K06iWUJhWl1zDbt4eMv9aXkqhkPWxJ4toWLpsMfr6M4vOlviWatjLxjHE-tV6nBUv4rx7B1KIGGvyLYqVoMUL_9dYa6nZ4Y6oIArZ1GoIxA-Dj7HO-5ew1TQg/s320/FB_IMG_1671904487857.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I must say, what an attractive couple.</p><p>Our trip north, as is most times it meant a stop at nephew and family in VA. It is halfway to our daughters. This is Nephew Jason, great-nephew Lance and niece Kelly. We are waiting for a table at their local Ruby Tuesday. I LOVE Ruby Tuesday's salad bar. The local one here in Cullman closed during the pandemic. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs2GBa8siZQPSHRf8hrduLQx9agKxrvXx_XXlk4L0tSnzeSUmf52tX_IRv8Xg2R2s4sRqJ1-UncRUqUKeN6T4f-VnDdG14qNW-EYprSB5T570TEwoTEqEpaFoJxPZhG7TG5WRlU0K2HcaEKk1zOL7ecg3eJxX9QW6R1piworytoGixTFxvQwXh-oXoFg/s4000/20221228_182532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs2GBa8siZQPSHRf8hrduLQx9agKxrvXx_XXlk4L0tSnzeSUmf52tX_IRv8Xg2R2s4sRqJ1-UncRUqUKeN6T4f-VnDdG14qNW-EYprSB5T570TEwoTEqEpaFoJxPZhG7TG5WRlU0K2HcaEKk1zOL7ecg3eJxX9QW6R1piworytoGixTFxvQwXh-oXoFg/s320/20221228_182532.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Cold, bitter weather moved into the area the night we stayed in VA. This is what greeted us in the morning. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKBKCiHFQxJd060B-FC8TrLeiJBRDLdkittXoG59fKKyxeUxWSRWFsaC2R67DtnOZ3v6-gvVPH-Fdo8NaAGr4WbauEHKd5IQNNBqLn3khH1rmdutCxetkOzK0j1fQ93IaaVnCcu30tEIRf5TKWsaGwkVgoaT1K1bKdyhCSANQSxBubGqNE1Qb-3Y3HA/s4000/20221223_081111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuKBKCiHFQxJd060B-FC8TrLeiJBRDLdkittXoG59fKKyxeUxWSRWFsaC2R67DtnOZ3v6-gvVPH-Fdo8NaAGr4WbauEHKd5IQNNBqLn3khH1rmdutCxetkOzK0j1fQ93IaaVnCcu30tEIRf5TKWsaGwkVgoaT1K1bKdyhCSANQSxBubGqNE1Qb-3Y3HA/s320/20221223_081111.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>We took it easy and after only about 20 miles all was clear.</div><div><br /></div>Next stop was at daughter Amy's in MD. On Christmas eve we all took a ride to a nearby Christmas display. The first night there they took us a local restaurant and we all had a fantastic meal.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkgV7Ll3IcN7Z80I_BLzxN8JAez9AeJ5SgGrcL6mju7AkGnjaQz_GaDhafV2e1G2rnHu6W3ItcVulAoLYYoDUAhNf0XyOCHdrU6yZABrVoKt9EAWO2ltyPfIevwAksKdGH2ehV7OjfzanHWJ4MjaukwRenMg0X1L2Y60czNqYJj8WU-8FNJI4CnXbpA/s4000/20221224_174043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZkgV7Ll3IcN7Z80I_BLzxN8JAez9AeJ5SgGrcL6mju7AkGnjaQz_GaDhafV2e1G2rnHu6W3ItcVulAoLYYoDUAhNf0XyOCHdrU6yZABrVoKt9EAWO2ltyPfIevwAksKdGH2ehV7OjfzanHWJ4MjaukwRenMg0X1L2Y60czNqYJj8WU-8FNJI4CnXbpA/s320/20221224_174043.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Christmas morning. Amy opening the "fruit salad" we gave her and hubby Scott. Wines: Blueberry, Blackberry and Peach.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsUWy0t5MzmMSK4BRg6K2OfQFqzkFERHxwFJQXSYCOqT2bjSiXirvAACLAzUYT1bkFdc8Qft1iw3V5IqBKl9RkXGxE8hN-vboQw8CE2ywa_uGDrCILh-_tLIE1AehXMw9Yeaug5_jDLoABqwUwVvBOudpLUcd1rkNRK43f-A3htKl9S3xM7y_7hSIYA/s4000/20221225_061510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsUWy0t5MzmMSK4BRg6K2OfQFqzkFERHxwFJQXSYCOqT2bjSiXirvAACLAzUYT1bkFdc8Qft1iw3V5IqBKl9RkXGxE8hN-vboQw8CE2ywa_uGDrCILh-_tLIE1AehXMw9Yeaug5_jDLoABqwUwVvBOudpLUcd1rkNRK43f-A3htKl9S3xM7y_7hSIYA/s320/20221225_061510.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>For many years Amy has been a Dr Who fan. We even managed to meet the favorite Dr Who (Tom Baker) in Philadelphia way back when. Our granddaughter Charlotte is now a fan. She was thrilled to get a Dr Who. dress</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq198QYN2wN9bU-9Jpovyw9vgsCPVGJdp0xcOLsZF9rA_5t995uIClXSkwdbA6sg2K1p9wNezAQ9_l7jIy7yd1GyUHhS89mdKymgxsVR7W9ROGJOxNFiqYcmDbdZstOJzzU3PSsErcJDSNE-TSk_fehRLwTOxC35dwkKqSh4MCElNu2UsCb9g5_16_ww/s4000/20221225_063955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq198QYN2wN9bU-9Jpovyw9vgsCPVGJdp0xcOLsZF9rA_5t995uIClXSkwdbA6sg2K1p9wNezAQ9_l7jIy7yd1GyUHhS89mdKymgxsVR7W9ROGJOxNFiqYcmDbdZstOJzzU3PSsErcJDSNE-TSk_fehRLwTOxC35dwkKqSh4MCElNu2UsCb9g5_16_ww/s320/20221225_063955.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Granddaughter Abby had a Saturday morning job helping at a local antique shop. It was run by an elderly couple who she became very close to. Since working there, she has admired a 50s era prom gown that hung on a mannequin. </div><div><br /></div><div>A couple of months ago the wife died suddenly. Of course Abby was very distraught. Imagine her tears when she opened the gown as a gift from the gentleman.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipY6HrB0ZohU7-dk_Hj-Fw9Aevzyz-MGUnIuoRtoDRBfh3MmaAIqSeE6kQumvOHssbH39BbejYoppVck4PxWfVw2RrWUgrs9PjOH6sEoKNTcWcO7ZYy0bDgsABaiGyCsmF1F0CFrmLEYt020aHW0Y49KCxqtGzr1TkfOfObnS8DGKAQagzM3lKS40EbQ/s4000/20221225_062314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipY6HrB0ZohU7-dk_Hj-Fw9Aevzyz-MGUnIuoRtoDRBfh3MmaAIqSeE6kQumvOHssbH39BbejYoppVck4PxWfVw2RrWUgrs9PjOH6sEoKNTcWcO7ZYy0bDgsABaiGyCsmF1F0CFrmLEYt020aHW0Y49KCxqtGzr1TkfOfObnS8DGKAQagzM3lKS40EbQ/s320/20221225_062314.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><p>After breakfast on Christmas morning, we moved on to PA to the other daughter's house. </p><p>At Terri and Steves house we were greeted by not only them, but grandson Justin and girlfriend Karlie who flew up from Florida.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVLAHEzL6rAhXhLddGKRgDEsJkjy89u3ymq83IYlJdLYq77Xg1UG4SmFmepGWYC82KtazuecDEIfDgczpiXVy1pLYRkx7RN2yeoBrUFOBagFSW62Ow5bohA_Y_pfYBk10niIhqezNDgvcHkyC0QAt50av7osfgcwTPhsNvr-sSufRUEb1OwHITytAOPA/s4000/20221227_145734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVLAHEzL6rAhXhLddGKRgDEsJkjy89u3ymq83IYlJdLYq77Xg1UG4SmFmepGWYC82KtazuecDEIfDgczpiXVy1pLYRkx7RN2yeoBrUFOBagFSW62Ow5bohA_Y_pfYBk10niIhqezNDgvcHkyC0QAt50av7osfgcwTPhsNvr-sSufRUEb1OwHITytAOPA/s320/20221227_145734.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>It was a relaxing few days. We never much ventured outside for the next two days except to let Biscuit and their pup Cane out to do what they needed to do outside. They never stayed out long.</p><p>As usual Terri did some fine cooking.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8x3vZM5y-bMQKhFGfdq0zme9DlXi3Sf7LB0WxHHEnCCzE0weJgPodaARlypkKByxL73F6BiPYDcYc-JCTY6LP22TRIn3LenbyRkXmY2T42aIm-8DSq82ha5YKFw8Fa0YPz4v94LeRAWkzkr78yINmKFOV95Z5zm7BBepnITovxjUfg-0CG88WM2qYA/s4000/20221227_171241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8x3vZM5y-bMQKhFGfdq0zme9DlXi3Sf7LB0WxHHEnCCzE0weJgPodaARlypkKByxL73F6BiPYDcYc-JCTY6LP22TRIn3LenbyRkXmY2T42aIm-8DSq82ha5YKFw8Fa0YPz4v94LeRAWkzkr78yINmKFOV95Z5zm7BBepnITovxjUfg-0CG88WM2qYA/s320/20221227_171241.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Our trip back home included another night at Kelly and Jasons. We arrived back home to better weather than was here while we were gone.</p><p>New Years Day meant the usual southern meal. Cabbage, black eye peas, rice, cornbread. All prepared by son Lennie and DIL Lois.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZVDt3J1sQCtSY_zCgM2cjoytixwmRZ0Kx9hCDYAwUbU5u_lSGWessBqnrjymyzzFtlNd4ZeBrhAItGQ_3TuB64eZHALW67BMUVgRGeDTMwSoQMUCtkp0NNgs3aFC28x68Wx_1El76baO-0IeK7tQ8jGPImt4AqMTzlko7UPxPrqWT5JPecMoF8AYJw/s4000/20230101_134047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZVDt3J1sQCtSY_zCgM2cjoytixwmRZ0Kx9hCDYAwUbU5u_lSGWessBqnrjymyzzFtlNd4ZeBrhAItGQ_3TuB64eZHALW67BMUVgRGeDTMwSoQMUCtkp0NNgs3aFC28x68Wx_1El76baO-0IeK7tQ8jGPImt4AqMTzlko7UPxPrqWT5JPecMoF8AYJw/s320/20230101_134047.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>So, another Holiday season is on the books.</p><p>Happy New Year to each of you.</p><p>One more thing. I started writing a blog before we started full time RVing. It was about our transition from a sticks and bricks to life on the road. Back then we actually "did things". I've continued to blog but less frequently. Is really anyone interested in our simple life? Is it time to shut down this blog?</p><p><br /></p></div>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-9204379578787307662022-12-17T07:55:00.000-08:002022-12-17T07:55:29.849-08:00Pre Christmas things and we have an ornery dog<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p>In my previous blog I wrote about the sick deer that was laying in our side yard. Len had asked if the meat would be okay to eat. We both enjoy venison. The Warden said probably but would prefer not to take a chance on it. He told Leonard he would get us some venison.</p><p>Last week the Game Warden called. Two poachers were arrested, fined and their kill confiscated. He asked if we wanted it. Certainly. A few minutes later another warden showed up with the deer. Len called our neighbor Gary who is always such a big help to us. The two of them skinned and cut up the deer. Gary tossed a leg to Biscuit who just sniffed it and walked away. A bit later we saw him come back for the leg and walk off.</p><p>We took the meat to a local processor and picked it up yesterday wrapped, labeled and frozen. Six roasts, 4 tenderloins and 10 packages of sausage. We are having one tenderloin today.</p><p>Two days after we got the deer, I noticed there were pine needles and mud on the carpet on the enclosed porch that has a doggie door for Biscuit. He spends a great deal of time laying on the sofa out there. I keep a blanket on the sofa to prevent most of his constantly shedding hair off of it. I decided to let the mud dry and vacuum it up in the morning. </p><p>When I went to vacuum, I saw the blanket also had mud and pine needles. Most unusual. I shook the blanket out. Then I noticed the throw pillows had been moved from their usual spot. Intending to put them back I picked them up and found this!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVJerMtXWfYVy4p4F8SHlKFRvbvm7AnZL2Fsw-cLFNFOKClCg-olm7W1rUM-dggSWBxYanr_yq9PC1JKkEuEf_MOB6AI04OLdxu7psK8JldzzJLaXrkTxFTUeihwa1vGfm0JPcpBMpRkKS1uRnQIE0dbiUYuOo1DEU6DOxDHzHHZ9sTGqhPTcgu8BpQ/s4000/20221212_082545.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVJerMtXWfYVy4p4F8SHlKFRvbvm7AnZL2Fsw-cLFNFOKClCg-olm7W1rUM-dggSWBxYanr_yq9PC1JKkEuEf_MOB6AI04OLdxu7psK8JldzzJLaXrkTxFTUeihwa1vGfm0JPcpBMpRkKS1uRnQIE0dbiUYuOo1DEU6DOxDHzHHZ9sTGqhPTcgu8BpQ/s320/20221212_082545.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Needless to say, we disposed of Biscuits stash. A bit later in the day we saw this in our backyard.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaeb2ludSNwMv7D0n_CgBhRgHdq-5qQa0JmFt37PzfIMsVN_ESLBU5iODJaTBcWpwUDtwUzINNKd-gq8qJHXRW9a4isnTSKSJuQ8n4eqCaNXC_C4Ql5d5yLt_XNO1GjTSzsiFrHoGnzh8uXxACmUmgQW8LLQuEDoSJiohKH9bqDruvbyZT9N6KkLycYQ/s4000/20221212_131457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaeb2ludSNwMv7D0n_CgBhRgHdq-5qQa0JmFt37PzfIMsVN_ESLBU5iODJaTBcWpwUDtwUzINNKd-gq8qJHXRW9a4isnTSKSJuQ8n4eqCaNXC_C4Ql5d5yLt_XNO1GjTSzsiFrHoGnzh8uXxACmUmgQW8LLQuEDoSJiohKH9bqDruvbyZT9N6KkLycYQ/s320/20221212_131457.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Biscuit must have been thinking......yum, 16 deer legs.</p><p><br /></p><p>Ever since Biscuit decided he was living with us, there have been times when he runs he holds his right hind leg up. The last two months it has been more pronounced. We took him to the vet last month and he was given a series of anti-inflammatory meds. It seemed to have worked. But two weeks ago he started really favoring that leg and holds it up the majority of the time and runs on three legs. Back to the Vet.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIPhzJp3XYtOi0rD8iEPTahaGX-tMUfSywWc6KebJnooaQHFCFZoYbj94KPIEwtm_WjEOS6-K9_d7mxzURj0BninKoqxzkiU5ta7chnruy19mfzJ0JMFLM0R8uruQMg57QM3R9WGbMwGhEoZnQGIO_FYMvI_6uwvieo2zz79SaLXJPBjSwCsIi7-fEuQ/s4000/20221206_105622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIPhzJp3XYtOi0rD8iEPTahaGX-tMUfSywWc6KebJnooaQHFCFZoYbj94KPIEwtm_WjEOS6-K9_d7mxzURj0BninKoqxzkiU5ta7chnruy19mfzJ0JMFLM0R8uruQMg57QM3R9WGbMwGhEoZnQGIO_FYMvI_6uwvieo2zz79SaLXJPBjSwCsIi7-fEuQ/s320/20221206_105622.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>He is again on Meds plus gets two shots a week for 4 weeks. We see no improvement. So, after the holidays there will probably be X-rays to determine the next step. The Vets suspect a torn ligament.</p><p>As I have noted in the past, we are members of the Cullman Senior Center. We usually go just on Thursday as they have live music that day. Cullman has a display of lights around a local lake. One night it was free for seniors. So we took the ride around. Not the best pictures:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0UCdIMKHg9YozvHZlA8CHG1HDNhRdQH6YaHaLmgQ1XlQoBIDVrkzFT4mEAJbGd5whXBWqBVg0qcBAf8CFKnpCUWB8-FkjHdw5zrbSf2fiXPRcPNh9L_QjtNxR-6U7y801M57DD_LDIzxW1DitQTTX23hRX0alDjD6p-bXRFYvZDps0FZ5gLoldLY4oQ/s4000/20221201_171915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0UCdIMKHg9YozvHZlA8CHG1HDNhRdQH6YaHaLmgQ1XlQoBIDVrkzFT4mEAJbGd5whXBWqBVg0qcBAf8CFKnpCUWB8-FkjHdw5zrbSf2fiXPRcPNh9L_QjtNxR-6U7y801M57DD_LDIzxW1DitQTTX23hRX0alDjD6p-bXRFYvZDps0FZ5gLoldLY4oQ/s320/20221201_171915.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc58DXCmSqTdOhKFMSfAdq8Y67iNmo0hKldIfE_jiH1b68wTOIPysnZj4kvY_LQcWJ9zpTAn363pGh6bnUeg81-HEcZUksCYJkW-0JRhAs7OElU0A4DGA_DwyxtkqOR94d0IeKvG-_qsFUxuETOrLM82s_itlDs3S49pAguZ9QsLZEF0dY0-ke-IZGhg/s4000/20221201_171731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc58DXCmSqTdOhKFMSfAdq8Y67iNmo0hKldIfE_jiH1b68wTOIPysnZj4kvY_LQcWJ9zpTAn363pGh6bnUeg81-HEcZUksCYJkW-0JRhAs7OElU0A4DGA_DwyxtkqOR94d0IeKvG-_qsFUxuETOrLM82s_itlDs3S49pAguZ9QsLZEF0dY0-ke-IZGhg/s320/20221201_171731.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Yesterday was a luncheon of all county senior center participants. There are several centers in the county. They say over 1,000 were in attendance. I am thinking we went to the wrong luncheon. It was full of old people.</p><p>Lots of door prizes were given out, including two $250. checks and the grand prize of $500. No, we didn't win anything. This county does so much for the seniors. This is a picture of the county officials. Each got a round of applause. Our sheriff Matt Gentry got a BIG round. I have never heard a negative comment about this man. They say he will be sheriff as long as he wants it. At last months election no one ran against him.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqtGpOqxojn4wCqpirhipd3mz42ZpGhk5oKkknvC0Ax58345f5ozY1iTYT9_7YDHjGPRvb1446sdz84zme-CNu0zMj-O7jwGRYqS1vD9g_aZvaEwEblpyOHhYSxdXpXw2u_mlUETGbxLz6iBjh3Np2N0U485s4JaQF3W3bCwTzjXnod_95sEM4VYz7VA/s4000/20221216_102213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqtGpOqxojn4wCqpirhipd3mz42ZpGhk5oKkknvC0Ax58345f5ozY1iTYT9_7YDHjGPRvb1446sdz84zme-CNu0zMj-O7jwGRYqS1vD9g_aZvaEwEblpyOHhYSxdXpXw2u_mlUETGbxLz6iBjh3Np2N0U485s4JaQF3W3bCwTzjXnod_95sEM4VYz7VA/s320/20221216_102213.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> He is in the center in the Jeans and Vest. A really nice and competent man.<p></p><p>The meal was turkey, ham, mashed sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, green beans, cornbread dressing, a roll and a selection of pies. This is my partially eaten plate.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1CK9ILDUaLgKdgRfntQud366D0ktZCZAmaLxKZLVSctxPNWxFfkONcFIumhWq5qG2mooG1WC9x_sH104sZdWY5DqAoqZqL1yG-i0C42E8KPIyuBPseQUT41aH6tUARIYb-VaXuVWLCbbJafWwgFZ5jDvxYvMSI5DlHIwroUWL9K-WjfHXFcbnavtEg/s4000/20221216_111559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1CK9ILDUaLgKdgRfntQud366D0ktZCZAmaLxKZLVSctxPNWxFfkONcFIumhWq5qG2mooG1WC9x_sH104sZdWY5DqAoqZqL1yG-i0C42E8KPIyuBPseQUT41aH6tUARIYb-VaXuVWLCbbJafWwgFZ5jDvxYvMSI5DlHIwroUWL9K-WjfHXFcbnavtEg/s320/20221216_111559.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Not long after, the plate was empty.</p><p>Next week we travel to MD and PA to spend some time with daughters Amy and Terri, their spouses and kids. It is predicted to be down to 11 at night next week here in Alabama. I am afraid to think of the temps up there.</p><p>Until next time, have a very Merry Christmas.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-83599112414071181122022-11-28T08:38:00.005-08:002022-11-28T11:51:47.503-08:00Sunset, visit from Friends and an ending we did not want<p> <b><span style="font-size: medium;">Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p>A few weeks ago we had a too-short visit from our friends Darlene and Jim. As always, we go to Jim n Nicks where the guys order the 2-pound rib meals and the gals order the fried catfish. Each couple share their meal with the other and still there is enough to take home for another meal.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZdStCJmwoKEeCWE4GYL42uGfFIIx48X5wITOX0Va2_kkrO4KgMmXAg4zoZM3swwMppeO41zn5r37XnpprKfONS-nVH7B5tEp65AUZ9xenF_BRSbTCGkZXJMbhzJ4kqwvkZMIdECC9XUShLm5-d5QQU6YWRQHaQl2H5al2pt3ewD-DxAgDTP6Joe4NQg/s4000/20221109_142822.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZdStCJmwoKEeCWE4GYL42uGfFIIx48X5wITOX0Va2_kkrO4KgMmXAg4zoZM3swwMppeO41zn5r37XnpprKfONS-nVH7B5tEp65AUZ9xenF_BRSbTCGkZXJMbhzJ4kqwvkZMIdECC9XUShLm5-d5QQU6YWRQHaQl2H5al2pt3ewD-DxAgDTP6Joe4NQg/s320/20221109_142822.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>A few days later we took them with us to the Senior center for karaoke and dancing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsTCorJpqIIY6Y19FcjFSFPyjdnb5XxEigzpdTb_tsw8PX6yTy2v39OQAKQZg3OJriwlCaJl2GZ2r_FZTLciICWfAXn46GsXOnkNw6KthBbD0jPmr7KXqntRnS3nUKkLsN1zJZofxpJ57GzT1WRfcKzFo090_3sHl1mxKnfEYLl8s-FfsZodM93DK6A/s512/1000000039.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="512" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsTCorJpqIIY6Y19FcjFSFPyjdnb5XxEigzpdTb_tsw8PX6yTy2v39OQAKQZg3OJriwlCaJl2GZ2r_FZTLciICWfAXn46GsXOnkNw6KthBbD0jPmr7KXqntRnS3nUKkLsN1zJZofxpJ57GzT1WRfcKzFo090_3sHl1mxKnfEYLl8s-FfsZodM93DK6A/s320/1000000039.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Darlene loves our Biscuit. And he loves the brushing and loving she gives to him.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRwIUxr4WhXzGL00IE1MUryuyBhqKGxGiRgG-tFUYr_sFMR57zyyR3uQGssKno3YJdT9Ui4euTPLBwfMrquOQRK7V-nPNkzvIK59WgYQfHrLfmZQJO_Fj8cD_HvRJAFLGJ5CIsT_boPFFhvi4ja2A56W1rv8eJO3JBUka8N5YQYW8oFrpQKCf0866uMg/s4000/20221109_160333.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRwIUxr4WhXzGL00IE1MUryuyBhqKGxGiRgG-tFUYr_sFMR57zyyR3uQGssKno3YJdT9Ui4euTPLBwfMrquOQRK7V-nPNkzvIK59WgYQfHrLfmZQJO_Fj8cD_HvRJAFLGJ5CIsT_boPFFhvi4ja2A56W1rv8eJO3JBUka8N5YQYW8oFrpQKCf0866uMg/s320/20221109_160333.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>At the center, this nice gentleman found a dancing partner that never gives him any sass.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMDpKwXcBwv-SUPM6ecXT7BhBKcQQKqCDlTGw9TETvgyHwjPY7MD9kFIQk7_J2nmPTHUKp_ryQy-QtWlvYpuzH8STa_Qi2YHyxgybBltEW-p6nvAvDPoStP5-fYhR726_TQoX74B-dTLoXwhQjgxQUUS-qH04LcIdCQf9WBBiCX3AfZwXZfVCayIJYxQ/s4000/20221117_101320.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMDpKwXcBwv-SUPM6ecXT7BhBKcQQKqCDlTGw9TETvgyHwjPY7MD9kFIQk7_J2nmPTHUKp_ryQy-QtWlvYpuzH8STa_Qi2YHyxgybBltEW-p6nvAvDPoStP5-fYhR726_TQoX74B-dTLoXwhQjgxQUUS-qH04LcIdCQf9WBBiCX3AfZwXZfVCayIJYxQ/s320/20221117_101320.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>A few weeks ago was that "Special Moon" that I forget what it was called.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYYyQkTQE930KchS7nOL-SWY0mdo9ewoIvsw4ppYTpt6Y2XlQBRNPNq1j7ezsNKS3qJSNtXQ56ZRHETJ1YyisF-HfGukY_7wcebeAB6pdbvdMiZe-jKHMYogh3FbEUmPqWwVQwrq7Bl3qhdgFQrg7ZJUi87D8RujPrjbJBI3Lk45aYCDB01lIokAHoQ/s4000/special%20moon%20Nov%202022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiYYyQkTQE930KchS7nOL-SWY0mdo9ewoIvsw4ppYTpt6Y2XlQBRNPNq1j7ezsNKS3qJSNtXQ56ZRHETJ1YyisF-HfGukY_7wcebeAB6pdbvdMiZe-jKHMYogh3FbEUmPqWwVQwrq7Bl3qhdgFQrg7ZJUi87D8RujPrjbJBI3Lk45aYCDB01lIokAHoQ/s320/special%20moon%20Nov%202022.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>And then a few nights later this lovely sunset</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5WbP5I0Hw92Qn_5TDFU_YzJb--nTUPGB6VTA3WSUGsh6_4KurwYkSDOGrmHJU2qG8zYGSGeOtg_xgR_GwlMrMWPJahDTrlVhUXiK7_slGe8i3-7U_qGfi6CegCwrEbG07lmwdSpk8n-VNnf47vfVzirprRDKgijZZ7Eg5iWb2fbjSztcapCDSgiYrQ/s4000/20221123_164646.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo5WbP5I0Hw92Qn_5TDFU_YzJb--nTUPGB6VTA3WSUGsh6_4KurwYkSDOGrmHJU2qG8zYGSGeOtg_xgR_GwlMrMWPJahDTrlVhUXiK7_slGe8i3-7U_qGfi6CegCwrEbG07lmwdSpk8n-VNnf47vfVzirprRDKgijZZ7Eg5iWb2fbjSztcapCDSgiYrQ/s320/20221123_164646.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We had Thanksgiving dinner at Lennie and Lois. Lois sent me a nice picture of all of us but it's on my phone and I have no clue how to get it on the computer where I do this blog. Somebody teach me please!</p><p>We are currently having a two-week span of no RVers after being fully booked October and November. They have been telling me they see armadillos out there at night. I had been thinking it was crows digging up our yard, Now I am sure it's those armadillos. Last night we pulled into the yard after dark and saw one.</p><p>Also in our yard has been frequent deer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkYl1SvZDkHWDwwKXTN9PndrBoRsB53VSEbnKUEkM1jGXDWaaBXbIAXIYiqfrtDB0bAXHS7pBqq74-nVOv7UdGvQjC9U0ADZsyLQayV1a48oeSh8GCODEThqEt1d7qcEywJiWS5VGQOgH7LpdEfK0XIvU7hCYkC2Rstiz25fBpECivGOM2as6Rnu5duA/s4000/20221125_071606.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkYl1SvZDkHWDwwKXTN9PndrBoRsB53VSEbnKUEkM1jGXDWaaBXbIAXIYiqfrtDB0bAXHS7pBqq74-nVOv7UdGvQjC9U0ADZsyLQayV1a48oeSh8GCODEThqEt1d7qcEywJiWS5VGQOgH7LpdEfK0XIvU7hCYkC2Rstiz25fBpECivGOM2as6Rnu5duA/s320/20221125_071606.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Yesterday when we came home from church Len noticed this girl lying about 50 feet from the house in the wooded area.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZ93r12qPfhOPTt2qLPUjBTb-6XZ3aC_qCPWKTtMkOy_5qrlEhql8ZtAvnr7g6GeetLNjYmYrF05Qg-oypvOBBercO616XZPfkpTIb_ovz21fxVcNkF0dY6gxC-f21BoNrUWwGC0p34x1QiYR-WI9C3HFPwQ-hKkaZ-V6eNlhju3IMADeUV3enk7mVg/s4000/20221127_105538.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiZ93r12qPfhOPTt2qLPUjBTb-6XZ3aC_qCPWKTtMkOy_5qrlEhql8ZtAvnr7g6GeetLNjYmYrF05Qg-oypvOBBercO616XZPfkpTIb_ovz21fxVcNkF0dY6gxC-f21BoNrUWwGC0p34x1QiYR-WI9C3HFPwQ-hKkaZ-V6eNlhju3IMADeUV3enk7mVg/s320/20221127_105538.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We could walk up to her (about 10 feet away) and she never moved. We were concerned. We contacted the local game warden and told him she had been laying there about two hours. Biscuit would get close and still she did not move.</p><p>About an hour later the Game Warden arrived.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlnBP_JHTd6El9derwT5H4briZsB-eH852pNpBPHnYo3yKR11YmRQwPCI8qDh0Kt4ecPPLBPEoYpt6ZypO1Rs7KuSPk92iwZ3hWHx8x2v-T3tM_dHW_1Yq1EdJQl_vBdcdPah2BcGbPYd46D926fWVmm1EqBtJeJqPbMoQXW4gMnK1FuXf3lznzlGjhw/s4000/20221127_141633.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlnBP_JHTd6El9derwT5H4briZsB-eH852pNpBPHnYo3yKR11YmRQwPCI8qDh0Kt4ecPPLBPEoYpt6ZypO1Rs7KuSPk92iwZ3hWHx8x2v-T3tM_dHW_1Yq1EdJQl_vBdcdPah2BcGbPYd46D926fWVmm1EqBtJeJqPbMoQXW4gMnK1FuXf3lznzlGjhw/s320/20221127_141633.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>He looked at her through his binoculars. Both her eyes were glazed over. She appeared to be quite old. We watched her for some time. Then Biscuit walked up to her. She jumped up and ran with him following behind. We called him back. She continued to run in circles and bumping into trees and bushes. It was evident she was blind and frail. Sadly, the warden had no choice.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Mvdy5ndo7fY5aYg-PSmcj-T6zNgXzwz7dYEwuUZzlhZUQfyvbAVqd7M-9WcEy5LQusZt2GpeYQf23SwiKiq9DKMpux9v6MIBXxFD4FLzBLKBf7zN-o9agKQKNwuKMO0QZ9Im6Ba6IS5LJVUZvtWmVh8H6XDWbkIpIrfK50BzyKZm5J9Gjwr9ZkmX9g/s4000/20221127_134534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Mvdy5ndo7fY5aYg-PSmcj-T6zNgXzwz7dYEwuUZzlhZUQfyvbAVqd7M-9WcEy5LQusZt2GpeYQf23SwiKiq9DKMpux9v6MIBXxFD4FLzBLKBf7zN-o9agKQKNwuKMO0QZ9Im6Ba6IS5LJVUZvtWmVh8H6XDWbkIpIrfK50BzyKZm5J9Gjwr9ZkmX9g/s320/20221127_134534.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>We don't know if she had been hit by a car or injured in another manner to have done head damage causing the blindness. We hate to see animals suffering. But it's still upsetting.</p><p>On a happier note, the weather has been fine, we are looking forward to visiting family in the northeast over Christmas and we are both as healthy as can be expected.</p><p><br /></p><p>Until next time.</p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5469244805434308219.post-79079476900992212752022-10-29T08:05:00.000-07:002022-10-29T08:05:15.709-07:00October Family times<p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"> Cullman, AL</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p>We have been extremely busy with Boondockers Welcome guests in October and November looks to be another busy month. And during this time we have been blessed with family too.</p><p>Earlier this month we celebrated son Lennies birthday. From the left here is daughter in law Lois, granddaughter Maddie, great grandson Jordan, Lennie and of course Leonard.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwtYQcUYE1WSyfUlr_1YxlB9YObx4ELZLedQp_Ri0t1gCs7tvWitacmwnjnWcgC1g-SIwCWlsosIfqLiBcd_DrRfQ8Bb0kK5AU0wq_wGn2C4I1Ovj1UsSDZGj-AlVW3wSJYFXSb1LUVhu1dsQ-ruhsM4hEgoSYWIZYCqQR8Q3IA62_XIZ4SZ-3ptez3Q/s4160/Lennies%20BD%20Oct%202022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3120" data-original-width="4160" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwtYQcUYE1WSyfUlr_1YxlB9YObx4ELZLedQp_Ri0t1gCs7tvWitacmwnjnWcgC1g-SIwCWlsosIfqLiBcd_DrRfQ8Bb0kK5AU0wq_wGn2C4I1Ovj1UsSDZGj-AlVW3wSJYFXSb1LUVhu1dsQ-ruhsM4hEgoSYWIZYCqQR8Q3IA62_XIZ4SZ-3ptez3Q/s320/Lennies%20BD%20Oct%202022.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Happy Times. Each year Lennie fries plenty of Shrimp. Each year we get treated with some to bring home.</p><p>Our Grandson Justin and girlfriend Karlie are moving from Illinois to Florida where she has accepted a job promotion. They spent a few days visiting us here at the approximate midway point.</p><p>One day they toured the Space Center up in Huntsville. Then the next day we took them to the always fun Rattlesnake Saloon. For those that have not been there, it is built into a cave. You leave your car in the parking lot and then transported down in the back of a pickup truck. When we arrived, we were informed by the driver (who remembered Len from when we were there in July) that the power was out. He offered to drive us down to look around.</p><p>We were down there about a half hour. We loaded into the truck for the ride up and the power was restored. We got off immediately. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02Qbl6TLwk769BciA4GAa8733m0zTAzREQjPEnv6PD5Q7rn5Iwb3Fd_UfkzO8-Uh6CH5WQco-UiOHhso5Pt4Ff_LdA3jVLjApRb-_gtH9XVFrSO9X1k6saYNUnThU-8AYehXDpWFRJvhTs5YMdaEeT6B_GpQr3L424T2LKMxnEpvERexY8bouLyBMQw/s512/492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="512" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02Qbl6TLwk769BciA4GAa8733m0zTAzREQjPEnv6PD5Q7rn5Iwb3Fd_UfkzO8-Uh6CH5WQco-UiOHhso5Pt4Ff_LdA3jVLjApRb-_gtH9XVFrSO9X1k6saYNUnThU-8AYehXDpWFRJvhTs5YMdaEeT6B_GpQr3L424T2LKMxnEpvERexY8bouLyBMQw/s320/492.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>It was a bit chilly so we opted to eat inside the saloon instead of under the cave.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnivdZm40ElEyDdmpUFtrDFULl6C3JQqWYVg2s4vdHzOsgyL-s_6AAVNx29A6NzhTGz45Rhl0GmPUgxNFj8eHGWfUM380oZiFjkrXT1DS7-O-3B1RJZvKyqFsFhKU_fI_alkc5qt9nfDIJuxKBzLRIPEbTJAttYMBqpomRVlkIll7p2EmqK2_YBX4jQ/s4000/20221027_124759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQnivdZm40ElEyDdmpUFtrDFULl6C3JQqWYVg2s4vdHzOsgyL-s_6AAVNx29A6NzhTGz45Rhl0GmPUgxNFj8eHGWfUM380oZiFjkrXT1DS7-O-3B1RJZvKyqFsFhKU_fI_alkc5qt9nfDIJuxKBzLRIPEbTJAttYMBqpomRVlkIll7p2EmqK2_YBX4jQ/s320/20221027_124759.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>After lunch we took Karlie and Justin to the nearby Coon Dog Cemetary. I have noted this attraction in past blogs. </p><p>All too soon it was time for them to leave. We wish them luck and love.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNw38diLhvqwom9samTg7JumyVI39scL83lxC6YQcDpI0_yQyEcSYu1zgjB0H3ynMtnQ8GdT8z9C2NqQONwpZgfJ9EC5fqDqNRaC6ZPlR3Ki7YfErbO6p86Fq9L67-3GJdmNWHhRiNx2RiWCqPEG-QInmN5Psu8Yk_8JIt8Pa-jzNsrQWxnKDzw1GdmA/s4000/20221028_114723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNw38diLhvqwom9samTg7JumyVI39scL83lxC6YQcDpI0_yQyEcSYu1zgjB0H3ynMtnQ8GdT8z9C2NqQONwpZgfJ9EC5fqDqNRaC6ZPlR3Ki7YfErbO6p86Fq9L67-3GJdmNWHhRiNx2RiWCqPEG-QInmN5Psu8Yk_8JIt8Pa-jzNsrQWxnKDzw1GdmA/s320/20221028_114723.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqo5LgcbrLY_BmXDw7dmzVP08OCyZLH_NOH6nG9PFmaa1CsUoIs3YbZuDTEqZTb8oBWbNmJtQ6rOJ__fq_BxB-UMTJcLNP2clZNTDWFfkyiDeoXNox1Eetr_vYW3DbNDlmLsZCmFs6vFuuSfxCL-l04RXwP7m0s0QfdKqZBFiECM5PLPIgMHfLP7a_bQ/s4000/20221028_114747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqo5LgcbrLY_BmXDw7dmzVP08OCyZLH_NOH6nG9PFmaa1CsUoIs3YbZuDTEqZTb8oBWbNmJtQ6rOJ__fq_BxB-UMTJcLNP2clZNTDWFfkyiDeoXNox1Eetr_vYW3DbNDlmLsZCmFs6vFuuSfxCL-l04RXwP7m0s0QfdKqZBFiECM5PLPIgMHfLP7a_bQ/s320/20221028_114747.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>We are greatly enjoying our enclosed porch on suitable days. No more than this fellow.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGhZjFkYd-ljayX7TyAu9yO0o2Sw56YlYSvx4ljbvkNKyWN55iSFdk6WciScmyXHj-11Y5_24QbGCUD60MUePL0VfLImBxdjLSi5ZSClbeavXptWss2NFN3YGs1vIYnjAVHLokdrjA7vEVTIjH7OOwQVRsK1j67ky6I7PiG50vT4pQFMedSDyH7M1eQ/s512/447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="384" data-original-width="512" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGhZjFkYd-ljayX7TyAu9yO0o2Sw56YlYSvx4ljbvkNKyWN55iSFdk6WciScmyXHj-11Y5_24QbGCUD60MUePL0VfLImBxdjLSi5ZSClbeavXptWss2NFN3YGs1vIYnjAVHLokdrjA7vEVTIjH7OOwQVRsK1j67ky6I7PiG50vT4pQFMedSDyH7M1eQ/s320/447.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Until next time.</p>Phyllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09184706027679979998noreply@blogger.com1