Lots of Rain

It's pouring today.  As soon as it get light outside we'll take Baxter to Dog World.  I really hate to leave him, but what are you going to do...Happy Thanksgiving to all and Happy Birthday to Muir.  I'll call.....We fly out shortly after 2...later...

Getting Ready...

lying out of here tomorrow and hope the weather cooperates.  We're supposed to have heavy rain tomorrow morning but we don't leave until afternoon.  I'm hoping all will be well in Virginia so we don't have issues.  We take Baxter to Dog World tomorrow morning.  This morning we are off to Knoxville for R's shot in his eyeball!  When we get back I'll pack.  Since we're not checking any bags we have to pack very judiciously...later....

Brrrrr!!

Really cold out and we have outdoor chores..filling the bird feeders and bringing in wood.  R. said those were his chores so I'll leave him to it.  Brunch is over and the puzzle is almost finished.  R. is working on the last bits of it.  I have ironing to do and finish the laundry.  Tomorrow we go to Knoxville for R's shot in his eye.  Last time he got two shots and it bothered him quite a lot that day.  The other times it didn't bother him at all.  We leave Tuesday afternoon.  It's just a little over an hour to Dulles where Tim will pick us up.  Football tonight...Go Broncos!!  ....later....

Yea, Madison!!!

She got accepted to Auburn and now is waiting to hear from Clemson.  Those were her top choices as they both have top programs in biology and zoology.  She is also hoping to get some scholarship money.  It's raining here and getting colder so I need to get to the library and then come home and relax and read and watch some football...later....

Twelve Years a Slave

It was an extremely well done movie and well acted BUT..so sad and so hard to watch.  At the end I felt like going up to all of the black people in the theater and hugging them and saying I'm sorry.  I'm ready f(or something light as my next movie.  We had lunch (Thank you, Muir) at the Cheesecake Factory.  We said we were going to get something and share because of the large portions, but we didn't.  R. got Vietnamese spring rolls and I got a Quesadilla.  Both were delicious.  We also went to Sam's and I got my Christmas cards and a really cute pair of Sketchers and we stopped at Trader Joe's to get some more pita crackers.  It was a good day and nice weather wise as well.  Today okay but not as warm with cold weather coming for the weekend.  I'm going to go to the library either this afternoon or tomorrow.  My books are due while we will be in Virginia.  This morning I'm cleaning house....later....

Off to K-Town Today

We're finally going to see Twelve Years a Slave today.  Will also go to Trader Joe's to pick up more of the pita crackers which R. really loved.  We'll have lunch at the Cheesecake Factory.  I already warned R that we should share a meal as the portions they serve are ridiculously huge!!. It's supposed to hit 65 today but cool off for the weekend......later.....

Cardiac Rehab Today

His appointment is at 11.  I just fed him a big breakfast since he will be at rehab for 90 minutes eating into lunch.  I'll drop him off and then run some errands and then pick him up.  Yesterday was a beautiful day and quite warm but much cooler today.  Not much going on after we get home.  I do need to do some cleaning in the next few days...later....

Busy Morning

I had much to do this morning.  First I checked out a place we were thinking of taking Bax for Thanksgiving.  It is an apartment and that won't do so then I went to Dog World and checked that out.  I was very impressed with their set up and will put him there.  After that I got a haircut and stopped at Kroger's and then to Hobby Lobby and finally to the post office to mail a package to Eva.  When I got home I still had the laundry to fold and put away.  I'm going to make a beef stew for dinner.  It's almost time for the chew and I'll get in some reading.  There is a Whoopi Goldberg special on HBO tonight at 9.  It's a documentary about Moms Mabley.  I used to watch her on Johnny Carson...a very funny lady.  I also have things DVRd for last night because we watched Peyton beat the Chiefs.  Tomorrow R. goes to his first session of cardiac rehab...he is a reluctant participant to say the least....later.....

Weather

Weather predicted in the Midwest (Ohio) looks pretty scary today.  I texted all of my kids and told them to spend the day in their basement.  I hate wind too, but we aren't supposed to get much..just a lot of rain.  I know how Muir hates wind...Muir...fix a nice cozy spot with a reading place in your basement that will be good for these events!  I got a text from Susan and she said they were going to the Bengals game.  I'm sure they were just watching sports this morning and didn't know about the impending weather.  The Today show guy was in Covington reporting.  I told her to check out the weather channel.  I'll breathe a sign of relief when I know everyone is safe.  I hope everyone was watching the Auburn /Georgia game.  We had just about given up when the hail mary pass took place.  My remark was,"God loves Auburn."  It was the play of the century.....later....

Basement Cleaning Day

We will start the basement today and hopefully finish it by tomorrow.  We went to Lowe's yesterday and picked up some boxes so we'll start shortly.  It's going to be much warmer today but not much sun.  I don't see much football on that I want to see so we won't be tempted by that.  My first order of business this morning is to secure a place for Baxter over Thanksgiving...later.....

Finding a Kennnel for Baxter

I called the kennel where we boarded Wolfie but they are full for Thanksgiving.  Then I got on line and found Rover.com.  They have places to board your dog in their homes.  I read about it and found a place near here, but she filled her place just before I tried for it.  I now have contacted another one and am waiting to hear about that.  I'm sure I'll find a spot but I don't want him locked in a crate.  We're off to Lowe's in a bit and not much else today but tomorrow and Sunday we'll be cleaning the basement.  We're going to have Salvation Army come and haul away the stuff we need to get rid of....later.....

Yesterday

The morning started off with R getting a heart monitor at the Drs.  It was smaller than a cell phone and went in his pocket.  From there we went to Sam's and picked up just a few items and then to Trader Joe's where we got beer and some other things.  I had a Groupon from Toys R Us and got Eva some goodies there and from there we went for lunch at Olive Garden.  We had a lot of time until the movie after that so went to Home Goods.  I got a cute item for my Christmas mantle and saw some trees that I really liked but didn't want to spend the money but decided they would be easy to make.  After I showed R what my idea was he suggested we go to AC Moore.  We decided to ditch the movie, go to AC Moore and do the movie another day.  I got the makings for the trees which were different sizes of Styrofoam cones, spray paint which was with sprinkles in it, and jewels.  I'll have a totally different mantle this year.  I changed mantles about 3 years ago so will have a new one this year.  It was a good day.  Today we take the monitor back to be assessed and take Baxter to the vet for a shot he needs when we put him in the kennel over Thanksgiving.  It's colder today than yesterday but warming up more....later....

Off to Knoxville

First we have to stop by the Drs. office and then to Sam's, Trader Joe's, Toys R Us, lunch and a movie if we can get it all done.  R's cardiologist wants him to wear a heart monitor for 24 hrs. to make sure it's time to go off some of his meds.  He is also going (against his wishes) to cardiac rehab.  I convinced him to try it because they'll put a monitor on him to make sure all is okay.  If it is he'll discontinue that and just go to the gym like we always do.  It's super cold this morning which means I have to wear a coat...something I hate to do....later....

Change in the Weather

This morning it was 51 when I got up.  After dressing, eating and watching a bit of tv I decided to get to Kroger's before the weather changed.  When I got out of the car at Kroger's the wind was whipping up and the temp had dropped.  After getting groceries I got gas and it was really cold then and spitting something which turned out to be rain.  I'm home now and it is raining, but if the temp continues to drop we will likely get some flurries.  I brought wood in yesterday so we're all set.  Nothing planned today so I'll get in some reading.  Maggie called this morning.  When Eva was here she discovered my glass ladybugs and carried them around in her little purse.  She got her purse out this morning and said,"Oh no!!"  Maggie asked her what and she said..Nana's ladybugs.  I told her to take good care of them and I would get them at Christmas.  I told Max he had competition for the ladybugs although he uses them as warriors.....later....

Very Chilly Morning

Tomorrow will be more than chilly..it will be cold with the possibility of a few snow flakes.  It's supposed to warm up to 63 this afternoon.  I have the laundry done but still have the sheets, etc from upstairs to do.  No hurry for that.  Hoping to go to a movie on Wednesday.  I think we'll see Twelve years a slave.  Saw Doris Kearns Goodwin on Imus this morning.  She has written a new book about TR and Taft.  I'm anxious to read it.  Right now I have her book on Eleanor and Franklin in my car listening as I drive.....later...

Too Busy to Blog

I was having too much fun and enjoying Eva, Maggie and Charlie to blog yesterday.  Today I couldn't get on line until just now.  We went to Rafferty's and watched the first half of the Vols/Auburn game while having delicious bar food.  Eva was getting tired so we came home so she could nap and we watched the rest of the game.  She had fun last night playing with the magnets on my frig.  What a sweet, delight!  We went to the park on Friday and I'll have R. post those pictures.  Kind of busy week and maybe we'll take in a movie.  I also need to go to Sam's and a few other places.  later.....

Fun with EVA

Breakfast is over..not sure what all we'll do today, but hope to take Eva to the park.  R. has a Drs. appointment and I have to take him because if he goes and there isn't a close parking spot he just can't walk that far.  I also told Eva we would get out the bird feeders and feed the birdies today.  Pot roast for dinner tonight.  Now I need to see where she is and we'll get out the feeders...Buster and Baxter are at odds.  Buster wants to play and Baxter wants no part of that....later....

A Rainy Start

Yesterday it was actually balmy here..77.  When I got up at 4:30 this morning it was 61 and raining, but the rain has nearly stopped now and sunshine should arrive by noon but with it cooler temps.  Tomorrow morning is supposed to be in the 30s and getting to about 55.  Maggie and Charlie are planning to go to the Vols Auburn game Saturday.  It's a noon game and will be 61 at game time.  Molly Maids did a great job yesterday and all I have to do today is prepare dinner for tonight.  We're having a baked penne pasta.  I hope they get here in good time..safely....later

Not My Fault

We couldn't get on line at all yesterday until late in the afternoon.  R. finally called Charter and it was cleared up.  He was frustrated because he had several things he needed to do and I figured that I would get yelled at by my two youngest.  I went to the store to get groceries for this weekend and was back home before R. was out of bed.  Must be nice to be able to sleep that long.  He made up for it today and was up before 4.  Molly Maids are coming today to give the house the once over.  On the Baxter front...he has never even given a hint of getting up on the furniture, but Monday evening he jumps up on the couch.  R. made him get down and yesterday morning when I got up he was on the love seat in our bedroom.  Last night he jumped up on the couch again and R. was snoozing and I left him stay.  All of our other dogs got on the couch so why not Bax?  I'm off in a bit to see the chiropractor...later....

Getting Ready for the Egberts

I really don't have a lot to do because Molly Maids are coming on Wednesday. They'll do the major things but today I'll get Eva's room ready and do a few other things. I need to go to the library this afternoon. The laundry is done but I'm still not dressed. Tomorrow I'll go grocery shopping.  I'm making Giada's lemon baked penne for Thursday night.  Friday we'll have a pot roast and Eggplant Parm on Saturday.  The weather should be nice, it a bit chilly...later....

Leaves and Pine Needles!

Gadzooks! I did the deck off the great room and the front, but the back deck has to be swept before I can blow it and ivy needs to be cut because it's growing over the ramp so that will have to wait. Today we're going to start cleaning up Richard's van. Don't really have much else planned. I was rudely awakened at 3 this morning. R. had reset the clocks but he must have clicked on the alarm and I had no idea where the button was to turn it off. He turned on the light and did it and we both went back to sleep. I got up at 6 but he slept much longer. He's finally sleeping well and I guess he did watch Austin City Limits and SNL last night. I didn't hear a thing...later...

Pending Chores

I need to blow the leaves off the decks and front stoop and we need to start cleaning up Richard's car so we can sell it. The inside is a mess but we'll do the best we can. I ran to Kroger's to get a few things. I'm making pancakes tomorrow with almond paste, etc. We stopped at Food Lion yesterday but they didn't have that and I knew they wouldn't but we were right there. The Vols are on ESPN tonight at 7..they play Missouri..yikes! later....

Storms

Went to bed shortly after 10 last night and heard the winds starting up..It got up and looked outside and was worried about our awning as the wind gusts were pretty strong. R. decided to lower the awning. Lowering it wasn't really a problem for him, but he can't raise it now because he still can't lift anything that heavy. I guess it will be fine the way it is until someone comes to raise it. The rain and wind died down and it wasn't as bad as predicted, but it put my mind at ease to have the awning lowered. It's a beautiful morning here and should be a beautiful day. We have a few things to do..pick up later. When things dry out I'm going to need to blow off both decks and the leaves really came down with all of the wind. Nothing else brewing around here today. We went to Knoxville on Monday and the trees still weren' t showing color..maybe just a hint. By Wednesday, they were beautiful. It's amazing how quickly that happens...later...