My Ass is Dragging

After a long weekend of fun, festivities, etc...I am completely worn out.  Today I have to wash clothes...bummer but, it has to be done or I won't have any clean undies.  Sigh! 

Saturday was the annual parade in my subdivision and we arrived late to the judging so, we didn't win the float contest this year.  sigh!  There really weren't that many people out watching the parade, I think because it has been so hot and there was no scheduled activities since the heat and no rain cancelled out the fireworks.  Usually, there is a huge event after the parade. 

Sunday we rested and yesterday we went to a bbq.  It was nice to sit and not have to cook.  We ate like piggies and then sat and chatted.  We came home at dusk and spent the night on the couch watching tv.  It was the perfect end to a very nice day. 

I have plans to start on several pairs of little socks for my festival.  I have leftover yarn from other pairs of socks and toddler socks are great for using up any left over yarns. 

The forecast calls for 30% chance of rain but, I won't hold my breath...it won't happen.  I watered last night when we got home and I hope that will help my tomatoes and my okra. 

We have discovered the truly best thing in the world...grilled okra.  It is fabulous!  We did fajitas on Saturday and we grilled some veggies along with the meat and the okra was the hit of the whole event. 

You Got That Right, Buddy!

I have one of those electronic weather stations sitting on my kitchen table and today the thing announced that it was hot outside...wonder what gave it that idea?  Could it have been the 101F temp?  I walked outside to cut some okra, and walked back in.  My shoes were melting on the pool decking.  Great! 

I let it cool down some and then I went back out there.  I managed to pick one okra and left the others on the plants to give them one more night and then I will cut them tomorrow.  I had to water the whole garden tonight and I went ahead and added some plant food to my bucket and watered everything.  Maybe that is what that one dang tomato is waiting for, more plant food and a flood of water.  I watered the whole garden very well.  Let's just hope that tomato will take it upon itself to finally produce fruit instead of leaves.  Grrr! 

I finished off the Cherokee purple tomato and it was fabulous...great flavor but, slightly more acidic than I can handle.  Good old acid reflux kicked in courtesy of that tomato. 


I also took it upon myself to make my letters on the Cricut for the banner I have to make for the parade. We have sponsors this year and they all need thanking.  I am glad I was able to hit the craft store and purchase my paper for the thing and new mats.  Now, if someone could figure out how to recycle the glue on those things...they could make a lot of money.  Seriously! 

I am completely worn out and I need to head to bed.  I have more flags to work on tomorrow and pick up the house for Saturday.  I have a bathroom to clean and a hallway to clear out.  I have boxes of stuff everywhere in this house and I need to get rid of a bunch of junk.  I don't want to be one of those people who have to get a pack rat storage box...no thanks..I will pitch it or sell it before that happens. 

I threw some boxes out today so, I am headed in the right direction.  Or at least I hope I am headed in the right direction. 

I hit the pool tonight and swam some laps, did some back work and worked out my arms and shoulders by dragging my feet and legs behind me.  Yep, I can make it across the pool swimming with just my arms.  The water felt great but, I had to come inside and use the chlorine removal shampoo and then condition my hair.  Otherwise, I will look like the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz.  My hair gets big from chlorine water.  It will stick straight off of my scalp and it is usually stiff and icky.

Cleaning it Off and Flags

I am in the middle of trying to work on flags, placing labels with our names on them, to hand out to the crowd on Saturday for the parade.  Then I am also in the middle of de-junking the cat pee couch.  It is headed to the curb this week.  It is a must that it go.  I have plans that it will be at the curb come Thursday night.  Then the love seat from the formal living room will be headed into the family room to take it's place. 

I fell asleep on the couch today and had a really horrible dream.  So, I went ahead and woke up feeling lousy.  My poor tummy is not feeling well. 

I also had to check on my best friend, she had a very bad weekend with cluster headaches and vomiting.  She was back at work today but, she wasn't her best.  I am hoping she will be here on Saturday to help out with the parade and then a nice evening of swimming and eating.  We are doing fajitas this year.  Nothing big.  Just a few people over to celebrate. 

On the 4th we were invited out to my sister's house.  I think we will take her up on it and since there will be no fireworks here..I don't have to worry about the house being burnt down by fireworks.  It is still too dry for fireworks in Texas. 

I haven't picked up knitting needles in about 2 days, dealing with flags is enough work for my poor little hands.  I have over 2000 flags to label and get ready for Saturday.  I also have to go dig for some fishing line so, I can rig up the stars I have for the trailer. 

As soon as I can remember to bring my camera upstairs, I will download my pics. 

It's Rumbling Outside

We finally have rain after being so hot and dry here.  I woke up to rain which was so amazing.  I know if you have had loads of rain, you really aren't appreciative of it.  Well, since we haven't had it in so long, we are very excited to see it. 

It has been so hot and dry here that the county agents declared a fireworks ban in effect immediately.  So, no fireworks for the 4th of July.  I don't mind since I really didn't want my neighbors burning down my home. 

I am in major procrastination mode right now.  I am knitting socks, and I am spinning merino/tussah silk fiber that is simply gorgeous.  I am thinking of plying it to make sock yarn.  Exciting, isn't it?  I think so.  Pictures will follow later. 

I Won the Nigerian National Lottery!

Today I received notice via e-mail that I won the Nigerian National Lottery...the best part, I didn't even know I was playing.  It just cracks me up thinking that I will give them personal information so, they can rob me blind...I don't think so. 

After a very bad start to my week...I am raring to go to have a better week.  We can only look ahead in our lives...no more looking back. 

I should be knitting but, I haven't done a thing in about 4 days.  I think I am coming down with swimmer's ear.  Just great...I have been using swim ear so, I am hoping this will work.  I have that awful feeling in the left ear. 

I am spinning right now and I love the fiber I am using and plying with.  I had one full bobbin and now I am working on filling another one up before I can ply it with another yarn.  So exciting.  I tell everyone I know that spinning will change your perspective on life and it is very soulful.  There is something wonderful in creating your own yarn.  I can look at it and say, I did it, it was all me.  There is something very satisfying in that. 

The leather cording had broken that was holding both of my treadles so, I had to go shopping to find more cording.  This time around, I chose braided leather cording to hold it all together.  I hope it lasts longer than the other stuff. 

Has anyone else won the Nigerian National Lottery? 

Smack! As My Head Hits the Desk

I am completely worn out.  I came home from shopping with my sister and niece and called one of my other sister's on the phone and chatted with her for a bit, Gary came in from work and sat down next to me, I fell asleep on the couch.  He wanted dinner, I didn't.  I was exhausted from the heat.  The temps today were 104F!  Yikes!  Very hot and it just wears a body down. 

My trip to wally world was expensive.  I came home with 3 bags and a giant tub and my bill was $99+.  This is sad when even wally world is pricey.  I think I will be staying home more often and not going shopping. 

I stepped on a piece of glass and really didn't notice it until I saw the blood on the carpet and then I freaked out!  I can handle other people's blood, no problem but, my own and I am going ape shit.  Gary patched me up like usual and I used the saline wound spray to clean the carpet.  It got the blood out.  Which is always nice. 

Tomorrow I am staying home and hoping to clean my family room.  Yes, I have been saying this for two days but, I am going to deal with it tomorrow.  Tonight, I am going to read some on my kindle and then go to sleep. 

I did find a place to board the doggies for when we go on vacation that is completely reasonable.  Which is amazing!  They have excellent reviews.  I have to check these things out because these boys are my world. 

A Good Swim will Cure it!

This morning, I groggily crawled out of bed, went to find a swim suit and headed out to the back yard to take a nice morning dip in the pool.  I swam laps, did some back work and then dwaddled in the cool water.  Ahhh, it felt amazing!  I am a little sore since I swam laps last night and then dwaddled in the water before coming in for an omelette with fresh cherry tomatoes, string cheese and bacon.  It was tasty. 

Now, I am pleasantly tired and could use a good nap before I start my project du jour...cleaning the other half of the family room.  I also need to find the time to clean off the love seat and get it ready for trash pick up.  It is covered in cat pee.  Not a pleasant smell.  We have a bet that if we drag it out there tonight, someone will pick it up. 

We are also selling our elliptical machine.  The goal is to get enough cash for it to pay for the tv repairs.  The repairman took our tv with them last night.  It is going to take 7 to 10 working days for it to be fixed.  sigh!  So, to keep myself busy, I am cleaning my house.  Sad when it is the only thing to keep me occupied.  I new I had to do it before July 2nd when DAR ladies will be invading and it has been ages since I have actually done anything about the place.  One day, I just said, to hell with it.  I should have just grabbed a trash bag and picked up the mess.  Now, I am really having to suffer through it.  sigh!  It all just piles up without realizing how fast. I am also picking up yarn and moving it into big plastic bins.