sorry!!!

I am really sorry it has taken me so long to get to this blog!!!  Don't know why....it just is what it is.

Well...the rain came - and came -- and came...we've had a lot of it.   But we haven't melted yet so I guess it is okay.

Thanksgiving came and went...as usual we gathered at Dian's....skyped  with Susie for a while but the c onnection was bad.....it was good to see her though...and the rest of her family!    Steve did not come down for the feast....they went up to Mt Vernon to Sherrie's brothers house... Brooke and her family came...those kids her's are most  likely the most precious kids on earth!!  I am so proud of her - as well as Greg...they are turning into great parents...

Prior to Thanksgiving,, the fish appeared in the river....there seemed to be more than last year.   They are pretty ugly by the time they get up to our river area...Now we have the ducks again...they seem to like the area we go down too when we want to feed them...This year I have counted 27 of them....mostly males...have counted 7 females...perhaps more will show up before mating season..

Movie!

Last Saturday, Dian and I were going to Sam;s Club...she arrived and asked if I wanted to see a movie...I can't remember the last time I saw a movie and, of course, I said yes.  We went to see Pitch Perfect - and it was!  If you likie a cappellaa music this one is for you....It isn't barbershop but that's okay....it is about college a cappella  singing contests spotlighting male and female groups...We felt so good when it was over.......also a bit disappointed...GO SEE IT!!!


The rain has finally arrived..  we view it with mixed emotions....feels good to have the moisture...just not when it is time to walk the dog!!  I need three arms..one each for the leash, the umbrella and the cane...So...we just get wet...Haven't melted yet - so I guess it is okay...also have been really lucky to be able to go out in the "not raining" moments  once in a while during the day.

Like many of you, I am really sick of the political ads on TV and radio...I now press themute button..Then....People are not shy about expressing their political preferences on Facebook...Most of them I don't agree with - so also annoying.   Got the voters' pamphlet in the mail the other dayand actually read it!  Now ready for my mail-in ballot...Only three more weeks until it will be over and decided......Thank you very much!!!

I apologize for the spelling mistakes....I used spell check, as usual, but couldn't go back and change the errors....when I glide the mouse over the page, I don't get the arrow any more...just a little hand that won't do anything....  so....with that, I think I will sign off...Have a great day!

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,,,,and the fish are here...swimming upstream, in spite of a strong current going down river...I wonder if they have the strength to do this...but obviously they do....It is amazing to see all the red - and ugly, with their green snouts...fish in the river.  One could probably walk across the river on their backs - that is if they would stay still for that!  LOL

And...this morning I saw another blue heron at the river's edge....I wait until he takes off because he is so beautiful in flight!  and....there were over 20 ducks further on down the river's edge....who knew I would become a wild-life lover??!!!

I took Fritz to the vet because he was having trouble jumping up and down on/off the bed and couch...he has also been chewing on his legs....all this because he has a loose joint in his left "hip"...it goes in and out and when it is out is when he has the trouble and sort of limps...also when it is out, it hurts and that's why he licks and chews on his legs.   As long as he is eating and drinking normally he said not to worry...that's good news!!  He also got his rabies shot so he is now "good to go".  Next is a much needed trip to the groomer!

This last weekend was a bonanza as far as meals out went....Friday, I went with the "building ladies" to BJ's in Southcenter...It was really good - and really loud - and really busy.   None the less, I enjoyed it!  Saturday Dian picked me up and we went out to the Muckleshoot Casino to meet Jocelyn and a friend of hers (who never showed up)..... We had dinner and played a while...fun - but not lucky this time.  I so enjoy being with my kids!!!!!

Sunday, I went with Jocelyn to Michael's to pick up some stickers and some yarn for a project I am working on....I have finished one scrapbook - about my life - and am now working on one about the kids...I have Marcia done and am now working on Steve...and will do all of them - and their kids in this book/.  Should be pretty neat!

The upcomiing days are pretty empty as far as obligations go....hopefully I will get something done on my huge, long list I keep making....You-all have a great life!  

Almost October Already!!

Hello Again...If you'll recall, the last post lamented that my computer was wonky....well...it surely was and Dian came over and got it right again,,Bless her heart!!  I had added a slew of programs I did not even know about...but all is well now..

I went in for the tests I was supposed to have....first was an echo which showed a small amount of fluid where it shouldn't be as well as a little bit of calcification...which my doctor assures me is controlled by the meds I am taking.  The other was for a carotid (sp?) artery "look-see" which showed about the same thing..so I guess I am good for the  foreseeable future..that's good news!!  A bunch of us decided to try a burger place nearby for dinner ... turned out to be a tavern named "Local 907" and it was comedy night...but someone forgot to tell the comedians.....it definitely was not the place for us - but the food was decent and we had a good time in spite of the bad comedy.

On Saturday afternoon I went to a Sweet Adeline show in Auburn....I had not been to one in a few years.  It was fun to see a lot of people I knew...the problem was that they too had aged - and for some reason I was surprised!!!  It was hard to recognize some of them...we would stand and stare at each other and try to remember the names...when we finally did, it was hugs and laughter...We went to dinner at a Greek/Italian restaurant in Auburn....I chose the Greek 'cause I hadn't had Greek food for ages...now I know why,,,not a fan!!   The chorus putting on the show was celebrating 50 years as a Sweet Adeline chorus...and one of their founding members was celebrating 60 years as a Sweet Adeline....she is now 95 years old and still sharp as a tack.   All in all it was a lot of fun,,,I still miss singing the comradity  (?) of being a Sweet Adeline!!

Oh oh....a fire truck just rolled in....not a good sign...no ambulance yet, so maybe all is well....

Spent some good time with son Steve last week...I wish I had more time with him.  He and Sherrie are on the way to Hawaii as I write.   So jealous!  Happy for them!!!

So...tomorrow is the end of September....The fish are in the river...they are bright red now with ugly green snouts...they have trouble swimming up the river...It is fun to watch them....

The ambulance has arrived - usually it is Medic One with another ambulance to follow if the patient isn't critical....sometimes they all come and go away empty handed....lets hope that is the situation now.

Enjoy October....out weather has been wonderful...hope it continues...

WHAT'S GOING ON??

My computer is acting funny these days....Just when I think my address book is lost, it suddenly appears...Just when I try to post on this blog, I can't.....and yet here I am! I suspect I have done something to cause all this and will throw out the "old lady" excuse and carry on!!!

It is really difficult to believe it is September already...the weather has been fantastic...hardly any rain...It is wonderful to be down by the river watching the ducks and occasional blue heron. Not to mention all the kids wading across the river - yes it really is shallow enough to do that!

August is a big birthday month in our family...Dian, Susie, Brooke and Doug all are August kids..So Marcia had a big BBQ in her back yard up in Monroe...It was fun to be all together again. Susie and her family were here for a couple of weeks and that was special!!

September 9 was Brynlee's first birthday....the celebration was held in a park down by Lake Washington....It happened to be the ONLY day the weather was a bit dicey...but we survived it nicely. She is such a sweetheart....as is her brother, Grayson....and Brooke and Greg are wonderful parents!

Life here at Cedar River Court is humming along quite nicely. I am so glad I live here! I went to dinner with the "ladies" at a fish house down in South center...it was wonderful food. Today they are going to lunch but I am passing on that. Won about $10 at Bingo last night so today is laundry day, for sure!

I have been having weird thumping noises in my head lately. It got to the point I e-mailed my doctor and she said to come in - which I did. Of course, once the appointment was made, the thumping quit- wouldn't you know?! So anyhow....I need to go get an echo gram and another test to check on my neck arteries......so I'll be doing that on next Friday. On Saturday I am going to a Sweet Adeline show - and I am really looking forward to that!

Autumn is here next Saturday = can winter be far behind?? Boy oh boy, time surely doth fly! Take care, everyone and I hope to be back with you sooner next time.

Love this Weather!!!!

Hello!~  I do love this summer weather.  I do not get the heat of the sun because I have a hedge in front of my apartment which gives me lots of shade..  I have spent lots of time (with Fritz, of course) down in the park and by the river. It is so soothing down there....and it isn't too long a walk for me...

...which reminds me...My back pain has been reduced considerably.  It has to be the acupuncture, right? Whatever....It still hurts some times..but it is a pain I can tolerate and control with over-the-counter pain meds.    Such a relief!

Earlier this month we had a nice visit with my grandson Scott and his family.   It was so good to see them...their kids have grown a lot!!!   We got together at Jocelyn's on Seafair Sunday.  We could see the tail end of the Blue Angels from her back porch and that was fun!

Then on Saturday, Jeff and the kids arrived from New Hampshire...so good to see them!!!  It had been a long time!!Couldn't believe how tall the kids have grown....shouldn't be surprised I guess since their dad is a very tall fellow.  Susie arrives on Thursday....Jeff leaves the following Tuesday and  Susie and the kids go home on Friday, the 24th.....Whew!!!

Today is Dian's birthday....we will be honoring that occasion tonight at The Outback...yum!!!!

Then on Saturday the 18th it will be Susie's and Doug's (Marcia's husband) birthday...so we are going up to Monroe for a BBQ....such fun to be together with the family.

Life is good these days...the pain has gotten better...I love my apartment....I have lots of friends here...and my family always keeps in touch!!!!

I am almost finished with my first scrapbook.....it's all about me and my life...the next one will be about the kids!!

Enjoy the summer!!!!

Good Morning!!  Guess this post won't have a title...can't figure out what happened this time/.....so what else is new?!

We are finally getting some decent weather...might get up to the mid-70's today...whoo  hooo!!!!  It is so nice down by the river..I love watching the ducks..especially the babies...there are now only 6 left of the 12 first spotted...they grow so fast..when they are allowed to by their predators...

The 4th was quiet around here...there was a "BBQ" in the social room...there were hot dogs and various other stuff brought by the residents....I finally came up with chocolate chip cookies that I purchased at Trader Joe's some time back.   (Actually I purchased the refrigerated dough and baked them yesterday morning...)  Anyhow....that was nice and took up the whole afternoon. I watched the Seattle firework show and I must say it was magnificent!! I don't know if it was better than ever because I now have a larger screen or it was actually better....I enjoyed it, if you haven't figured that out..:-)

I keep thinking today is Monday....it's actually Thursday....this old brain is getting addled!!

My scrapbook is coming along nicely...I am going to have to do two...One for  me and Mort and one for the kids....I won't be able to use all the pictures so those unused will have to go back into the albums...which will take a lot longer than it took to get them out...

I went to the acupuncturist here in Renton, a few weeks back...I do believe it is doing some good...Problem is that it seems to wear off after time...I go again Monday...and will talk to the guy about it...The back pain has definitely eased up....still hard to get out of bed though..  I guess this has been going on long enough to call it "chronic pain", huh !! ??   Whatever, I don't like it!

I woke up obscenely early this morning...so I had better get going and do something besides sitting at this computer!