Do You Know These People?

Mean Gramma

Heard on the news about the water main break at Neptune and Old Canoe Creek and it never occurred to me until I was on the road that Andy and Nikki were probably affected by this. They had water when I got there but found out they were in the boil water area. So I boiled up a big pot of water so Riley would have something to drink during the day.

While we were out for our walk stopped in at the office to see if they had heard anything about the boil order and when it might be lifted but they didn't even know about the water main break so they weren't much help.

As we were walking back to the apartment who should drive up but GG and Jagee. They were stopping by to pick up some papers I printed for Tammy. They stayed for a few minutes and then were on their way to do their errands.

We spent the rest of the morning playing and when Riley got up from his nap I had some post-it notes out and I just couldn't resist sticking on Riley. He really does think it is pretty funny but I couldn't get a good picture because they kept falling off. It was a game that kept us amused for most of the afternoon because we would just pick up the post-its off the floor and stick them on each other. Takes so little to keep us amused, paint chips from Home Depot and now post-its, what will it be next. Although he does like it when I put the tunnel over my head and drop it to the floor and then pull it up over my head again. I'm sure that would keep lots of other people amused to, because it has got to be quite the sight.


Dan had the afternoon off and was very busy at home. Cleaned out our closet, now we have to rearrange the shelves so the boxes we bought will fit on them. It will look so nice when it is done.

He also cooked dinner, pork on the grill. It was delicious.

Only nine days until Kaleigh's Birthday!!

What's the Lion Wearing Now?

We were ready and out of the apartment pretty early. Wanted to walk along the lake front and get a picture of the Cinco de Mayo Lion, didn't want anyone to miss out on seeing it.

We had a nice walk and lucked out that we finished with the breeze in our face and the sun at our back because it got very hot walking the other way. Riley did very well wearing his hat when the sun was in our face but when it wasn't he felt his foot needed the hat more then his head.

Still no idea what they are doing at the lake front but the one end is closed with lots of equipment and people working inside the fence they have put up. Sure wish they would just get it all done.

When we got home we looked at the flowers and tried to figure out why one of the impatients is dying and we couldn't see anything obvious but who knows it may just come back on it's own or just die.

This was one of those days when Riley took his nap, Gramma took a nap too. Mine wasn't quite as long as his but I just couldn't keep my eyes open for about an hour. After that I spent some time reading up on the Channel Islands, which are off the coast of Santa Barbara. Dan and I will be doing a day trip out to Anacapa while we are out there. Looks very interesting and can't wait.

Riley and I spent the afternoon playing and when Andy arrived home we almost didn't recognize the man behind the new glasses with sunglasses. Makes him look downright handsome. But don't tell Andy that or it will go right to his head.

Gator Count

We really weren't early enough to catch the sunrise, so I just positioned myself so the sun was behind the palm tree and it gave the illusion of a sunrise. Pretty neat trick, doesn't always work but today it did.

We walked on the east side of the parking lot this morning and we only saw two alligators in the pond on that side. Kind of a let down after all the ones we were seeing on the other side.

We did see lots of pretty wildflowers today and that is what I concentrated on for my pictures.



Started to get warm by the end of our walk so we had to stop by Sonic so I could get something (diet coke, was there any doubt in your mind) to drink. Then we were off to Publix for the weekly fruit and vegetable shopping with a few other things thrown in.

Tammy call just as we were leaving Sonic, she wanted to stop by the house and get something printed out. She was doing her WalMart shopping before coming by.

We had only been home for about 15 minutes when Tammy called to say she was on her way. I had found the document she wanted to print and we made some changes to it and we were set to go. She also got a sheet of paper for her vacation album that she is working on. Can't wait to see it.

I spent the afternoon uploading pictures to be printed.

Scrapbookpictures.com is have a sale on 4 x 6 prints until the 18th of May. I want to make an order at this price. Should be able to get all of April's uploaded and then I will have the first four months of the year taken care of.

Watched a bunch of my Tivoed shows and that pretty much sums up my day.

Garage Sale

We were up bright and early to head over to Jodi and Robert's to set up for the garage sale. Well it was really just our normal time but bright and early sounds so much better. Tammy picked us up at about 0645 and we stopped for breakfast at Dunkin Donuts and Sonic.

We were at Jodi's by 0715 and the neighborhood was looking pretty sad, only one other person was setting up to sell. Usually we see more then half the houses with stuff in the driveway. Got all set up and we sat back to wait. And we waited. It didn't look like anyone was going to come. Then it was pretty strange how all morning everyone came in groups, we would have 10 - 15 people looking at our stuff and then no one would be around. Tammy found the secret to selling stuff. She would pick something up and look interested in it, put it down and someone else would pick it up and buy it. Worked a couple of time first thing and it made us feel better that we actually sold something. We all ended up doing pretty good. Most of the big stuff went so there wasn't much to bring home. I would have liked to have sold more books.

Took a tour of Robert's Pineapple Plantations, it wasn't a long tour but it was pretty impressive. The pineapples looked great. There's hope for Dan's pineapple plants, I didn't realize how long they would take to grow.


This falcon was across the street making lots of noise and then flew off and we didn't see it again.

We packed everything up at about 1130 and right about that time we got another glut of shoppers and Cheri sold a few more things. We were ready to be done with it and headed home.

Spent the afternoon doing chores and getting all caught up on the computer with back ups and clearing stuff off the hard drive.

Friday

Well today I saw the great sunrise as I was pulling out of our driveway. The best place to take a picture along our road is to pull into the fire station, gets all the houses and wires out the way so a clear shot is possible. Here is the result:

Riley was an early bird this morning, already up when I got there. We were in no hurry so just took our time. We were ready to leave for our errands at about 0830. I took the week off from Weight Watchers, will be going next Friday.

Our first stop was Home Depot, wanted to pick up one of the mixed bloom containers for Andy and Nikki to put on their porch. We also walked around and looked at everything. Stopped by the paint department to pick out some sample cards. Riley decided he really liked them so I got some of the small square ones and he played with them all morning back at the apartment. He stacked them, spread them out and tried to put them in his pocket but he didn't have any pockets so it was kind of hard to do and very funny to watch.

Stopped by WalMart to just walk around. I did find a really cute bucket hat for Riley to wear on our walks, need to start protecting that sensitive skin from the sun. Our walks seem to get longer and longer and the sun stronger and stronger.

Also got two new pair of shorts for Dan, it is really hit or miss whether they have the color and style in his size that he likes. So I always check to see what the have and today we lucked out.

We also played with his tunnel, Dan got it for him at IKEA yesterday. He really likes climbing in and out of it. Plus he pulls all his blankets into it and rolls around inside. He is really quick getting from one end to the other and the first time he bonked right into my camera as I was trying to take pictures. We had a good laugh about that.

That is pretty much how we spent our day.

Tammy and Tom came over to load the Expedition with stuff for the yard sale at Jodi's tomorrow. We had more then would fit in the Honda and didn't really want to take more then one car. So we are all set for the morning.

I'm Beginning to Hate My Days Off!

Turned into a very busy day and not much got crossed of my to do list. Dan scheduled Thursday as a day off and we got a bunch of our weekend chores done today.

Decided we would head over to Patrick to go to the Commissary. There were a couple of things we had to do before heading over that way. Went to the bank, WalMart to recharge our gift card so we could get gas. Never thought I would be excited about the gas only costing $3.48 a gallon, pretty sad. Breakfast at Sonic and then we were on our way.

The road out by Tammy's has really changed and I'm glad that Mum and Dad warned me that it was kind of strange and to watch out because there had been a couple of serious accidents since the change in traffic flow. Everything is so different because you drive on the new road and can't even see the old road in some places. Well we made it through with no problems and coming back we turn off just after Harmony and take Hickory Tree back to our house so we didn't have to drive on the new part of the road again today.

Shopping at the Commissary wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, what with today being payday. But there were some inconsiderate people who just can't seem to keep their cart on their side of the aisle or have to park right in the middle of the aisle. Lots of registers open so we didn't even have to wait and we had one of the best baggers today. Never got behind with the bagging and was done before I had finished paying and getting my change.

Nothing exciting on the drive back but it seemed to go quicker then usual. Got home and Chris was just leaving for work, don't know when I will see him again.

Got everything unloaded and put away. That usually takes anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour, it has to be one of my least favorite chores, right up there with dusting. At least I only have to do it once a month. Kind of like dusting.

Next stop was IKEA, it is so nice that it is an easy trip for us. Hop on the turnpike get off at I-4, next exit and we are there. We knew exactly what we were going for so we were pretty much in and out. Got mostly storage containers and a couple of terracotta pots. We did go back in because we had to get a snack. Dan can't go to IKEA without getting the hot dog combo for $2.50. Makes for a cheap lunch.

On the way home stopped by Ritz Cameras on Sand Lake, had to get a couple of filters. Then decided to go to the Borders that is right there. Haven't been to book store in ages. Can't wait until the one opens in the Loop.

Finally on our way home. Once we got there I went to work on my digital layout and finally finished it. Really like the way it turned out and learned lots of new things and remembered how to do lots of old things. Means some of the stuff has sunk in. Here is the layout:

Andy and Riley stopped by to pick up the stuff I got at the Commissary for them. They visited for a bit. Riley cold seems to be a little worse so hopeful it is running it's course.

I really need a day off where I don't do anything. But as Dan says, "You can sleep when you are dead."