Carp.....I just erased the post I wrote for today.
Okay, let's see.....oh yeah...day before yesterday my grandson tried to put a crack in a neighbor's driveway by falling on his head while getting out of the bed of a stationary pickup truck. Luckily he survived and nothing was found awry when K took him to the ER. And it was his first semi-unsupervised outdoor adventure. She is still keeping an eye on him, just in case. Just goes to show how hard headed kids are in more ways than one.
Finally got some pictures of my son's kids via my phone (my daughter-in-law has a phobia about taking pictures of the kids). Now all I have to do is figure out how to retrieve them. I'll ask K if she can since she seems to be the guru of new fangled phones.
Also went to Hobby Lobby and spent too much, of course. Can't say much for the bead section, though. Looks like I'll have to go to the gem show on Sunday (oh darn) to see if I can find some of the stuff I need to start making earrings and such for Christmas. Speaking of earrings, I found a really cheap, simple frame that I'm going to make into a display for earrings. It's a design I'm "borrowing" from a friend.
It's off to shower, get dressed, kill weeds and generally venture out into the world to try to get some things done.....even if wrong. Tonight I'll take on the county commission.....well, maybe not take on, but certainly let them know an opinion or two.
Ta

Yesterday was all about errands.....going hither, thither and yon to get things done. On my way to Burton gallery, though, I stopped at Edith's Daylillies and visited with Edith for a while. She hasn't been to guild due to illness, so I wanted to see how she was. We sat and chatted for a while and I got a brochure of all the lillies' names and colors that she has. Unfortunately I never made it there while they were all in bloom. It must have been a beautiful sight. There were some still in bloom and their colors were awesome. I have an idea of the ones I want to buy from her.....which I will plant close to the house so the deer don't get the blossoms. Have to wait 'til I have some extra money, though, as one of the ones I want is $50.
Today it's off to my son's to visit and have an early dinner. His birthday was the 16th and it's hard to believe he has reached the ripe old age of 40! Which just reminds me of my age, dang it! I never thought I would get this far....must be the clean (HAH!!!!) living.
It's going to be another hot one. We has a very brief shower yesterday afternoon. A nice gentle rain would be good. I was too tired to go to the dance. Was in bed and asleep (I think) before the sun set last night. I have too much to do and too little time in which to do it. Tomorrow I have to go down to RA and pick up quilting stuff from my friend N who is working there this weekend. That means I get to get up early, yipeee....since I have to pick up my guest pass before 11 a.m. Drat...another day I don't get to sleep in. Of course, that means I might get home early enough to actually get something done on a quilt I need to get done.
Enough prattling on about things you probably aren't interested in....(my life is not that interesting, is it?) I'll be back hopefully with more interesting stuff (have I used that word often enough?). 'til then, happy trails....

While I'm still not sure how to use all the features of this here bloggin' site, my daughter K has been a tremendous help in getting me further along. So thank you, K. I really 'preciate your help.
Had a good time at the gallery yesterday. Did get some earrings and a pendant done. Starting to make stuff for Christmas already, but now is the time to get it done so it's ready. The snowflake earrings appear to be quite popular so I'm making as many as I can. Have to order some ear wires though as I am running out of the good ones. Also met some nice people who are also jewelry makers. They are from Florida, but plan to spend the 4 hottest months of the year here in GA. We had a nice talk and they got the info on joining GHCA. If you are interested in seeing stuff about GHCA you can look 'em up on the internet. The site(s) aren't quite finished yet, but you'll get the general idea. Also go to artstour.org ('specially if you live in GA) and you'll get a lot of information on artists, etc.
Think I'll go get my gun permit today. I let it lapse...don't know why....just lazy I guess. It's a handy thing to have.....makes me more legal...heh, heh.
It's gonna be a hot one, but I plan on staying inside as much as possible since I have lots of things to catch up on, especially laundry since I've been away so much in the last month. ....Later

Off and ummmm running?

Woo hoo....I 'm off to Tennessee in a couple of hours. I sure hope it's cooler there than here. I do, however, have things to do before I go. I watered the plants last night, packed, got my books to read, cleaned my toothbrush holder, etc. Oh yeah, made sugar water for the hummers but will fill the feeders this morning so they don't go without while I'm gone.
It's a lovely sunny day....a good one for taking photos, I'm guessing, in the Smokies. The mountain laurel should be in bloom or maybe it's the rhododendron...I can't remember. Anyway, I'm taking my camera in hopes of getting some nice photos. The last time I went (in March) it was rainy and so foggy you couldn't see 5 feet in front of you. I almost got carsick. Had to stop at Newfound Gap to gain my equilibrium back. Try driving while only being able to see right in front of you and nothing on the sides and see what happens. Looking forward to seeing the river rushing and the lush greenery. Then I get to go through Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, oh joy, oh rapture. It's summertime and the vacationers are a-plenty....so is traffic. I'll just put in a good CD, lean back and chill as I crawl along with the traffic.
Wish I had my daughter's way with words. I could make reading this (as if anyone reads it) more interesting. My brain doesn't work that way, unfortunately. Never could write descriptives. Guess my talents lie elsewhere.
It's off to get things done before I go. ta

As you have may have read, my daughter K has finally gotten through the mounds of paperwork and has filed the papers for her divorce. It has been a long time coming and I'm sure she will be relieved when all is said and done. I'm impressed that the courts now understand that not everyone can afford an attorney, nor need one if both parties can agree to terms. The paperwork is daunting, but a lot cheaper than hiring someone to do it. I should know, I used to do it. When she called me after filling everything out, telling me it would be anywhere from 31 to 45 days until court I told her she was lucky she didn't live in Louisiana where, I believe, one has to wait a year.
What's interesting is that her husband T connected with an ex-girlfriend very quickly (almost immediately) after being told K wanted the divorce. I can't help but think he'd been in touch with M quite some time beforehand. And he now spends quite a bit of time at her place, including spending the night (on the couch....uh huh). Fine with me....maybe he'll move out sooner and move in with her, thereby sparing K his "oh woe is me" isms. What's also interesting is that he is doing things with M and her son that he never did with K and his own son. He has his excuses, always the excuses the are convenient for him, but I've stopped believing anything he says. I've asked him two favors and we'll see if he executes them.
Okay enough of the venting. I'm going to be getting ready to go to TN to visit friends for the 4th. Their house is situated 3/4 of the way up a ridge and you can see for miles from the lanai. In the morning we have our coffee out there and watch all the birds, as well as the mist rising off the river a few miles away. The view is AWESOME! Very relaxing!
So, off to get the house straightened up before I go. Much to do.....ta for now.

Wow, I didn't realize it had been so long since I posted anything. But then, not much happens in my life that is super exciting. I did go on a cruise (quilting) with a friend in February. We went through the Panama Canal....a trip I would do again if given the opportunity. My sister-in-law passed away in May. I'm going to miss her a lot. I wish I could have said good bye to her while she was alive, but understand she did not want anyone to see her in the condition she was in. I hope my brother does not feel guilty if he feels a great sense of relief. It had to be just as much hell for him to watch her go through her ordeal. Same goes for the adult children.
My daughter is getting divorced. I'm amazed she lasted as long as she did. She beat me by a couple of years. I only lasted 7. Too many empty or broken promises and too many lies. She tried to make it work for 5 years. My son-in-law just doesn't get it still. When asked I tried to tell him part of what went wrong. He doesn't LISTEN! Interestingly enough he hooked up with a couple of ex-girlfriends quite quickly after he was told a divorce was wanted and he has been spending a goodly amount of time with one of them in particular. I have to wonder how long before the news of the divorce he had been in touch with them. It is good, however, that he has someone to talk to....hopefully he takes responsibility and doesn't try to put it all on my daughter.
I am, believe it or not, going to try to write more often. It can be cathartic. Right now, however, I need to get a move on and do something, even if it's wrong. Go to the gallery, perhaps. It's too hot outside to get anything done at this time of day (believe it or not). Maybe I'll get up earlier tomorrow morning and get something done.

Nothing in particular

I've been away, learning new patterns for my jewelry. By the end of the week I think my brain was fried. I did, however, learn some new stuff. One pattern stumped me, but I'll keep working at it. I've been watching the hummingbirds at the feeder I put up on my front porch. They are quite territorial. They bump each other off then do aerial accrobatics before approaching the feeder again. It's free entertainment! They make me smile.
It's hot again. Yesterday was in the mid 90's. Today will no doubt be the same. I want to go next door to pick blueberries, but will wait to see how hot it is first. No need to get heat stroke. 'course if I got up off my arse right now and went out it wouldn't be so bad, but I haven't finished my coffee yet...most important.
Why do people throw trash out on the road? Are they that messy at home? Too bad they don't get caught more often. If I were a judge I would make them pay a hefty fine AND pick up one mile of trash on both sides of the highway as well as the median if there is one, wearing a jumpsuit that said LITTERBUG on the back. But, no, I'm not a judge and it would probably be deemed cruel and unusual punishment. The highways and byways aren't the only places with litter. Go to any homesite where there has been construction. I had to have part of my roof replaced some years back and when the old roof came off there were crushed beer cans under it! What is it with these people?!
Have a clean day!