Thursday, November 26, 2015
Gourmet Thanksgiving
Herb and Moscato roasted Pork Loin stuffed with Savory Dressing!
Tomato Pie with Bacon and Fresh Basil!
Coconut Pecan Crusted Candied Yams!
Kentucky Chocolate Pecan Pie!
All with a Raspberry, Cranberry, Peach Cocktail!
Perfect!!
Tomato Pie with Bacon and Fresh Basil!
Coconut Pecan Crusted Candied Yams!
Kentucky Chocolate Pecan Pie!
All with a Raspberry, Cranberry, Peach Cocktail!
Perfect!!
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
HaPPY BiRTHDaY in KeNTuCKiaNa!
My team did a surprise birthday party for me. They are so wonderful! Amazing carrot cake!
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Friday, November 20, 2015
Car Stuff and the Men I Love
I left for work the other morning....only to find that my car wouldn't start. I know very little about vehicles, other than the basics. Mine is GREEN!
So I called AAA, and they sent a guy out to check my battery. He said it isn't the battery, but it might be the fuel pump. This man had a ring on everyone of his well groomed fingers...so I didn't take him for a mechanic.
I regrouped. I called my guy, I texted my son and all the people I know here in Kentuckiana. I got a bunch of ideas where I could take it. And I even have a sweet friend who was willing to pick me up and help me get a rental.
The tow truck finally got there and the drivers guy's name was Cody; he was young and very tall. I thanked him for coming and he asked me what was wrong with it. I told him it wasn't the battery. He asked a couple questions and I handed him the key. He tried to start it, and again it sounded like it was going to start, but didn't. He asked a couple more questions, then went back to him truck. He brought back what looked like the extension handle for some tool. He got on his knees in the rain and dirt and used the tool to tapped on the fuel tank... three times. Then he turned the key again and the car started. I looked at him with amazement and disbelief. I asked him if that tool was a magic wand. He said no, and explained that sometimes the fuel pump just gets stuck. He explained some other boy sounding stuff too...don't ask me to repeat it. I asked him for a recommendation of where to get my 'Green Giant' looked at and he gave me the name of a reliable place. (He did turn my car off and back on several times to rest my fears.)
I went off to work. When I got there I turned the car off and back on to just make sure again.
I texted my dear friend Bill in Phoenix, who has worked on my car extensively. I told him what had happened and asked for his input. He reminded me that we had had the fuel pump replaced at the dealership. So I called my Chevy guy 'Alex' in AZ. Then I talked to Bill again, he asked if the fuel pump was still under warranty. I said Alex said it was a life time warranty! I love that Bill looked out for me way back in 2013.
So I called the local dealership and talked to Rich. He asked all the details, and I answered as best I could. To which he replied "Sounds like the starter to me." I pannicked. Every other man I had talked to said it sounded like the fuel pump.
My man reminded me that the starter had been replaced last year after I tumbled on the ice. (I had forgotten that was one of the many things that was replaced.) So I called the Chevy guy in AZ again, and Alex said "The guy at your local dealership is trying to take you. When you go in next week, call me, I will talk to him. I'm here for you." OMG Amazing.
At the end of the day, I can truly say that I hate boy stuff. But I am so grateful for the man in my life who do all that boy stuff and take care of me. For Cody and his magic wand, for KC and his never ending love for me, for Bill and his forsight, for Alex who is going to get the very best review ever, and my son who kept checking on me to make sure I was okay!
So I called AAA, and they sent a guy out to check my battery. He said it isn't the battery, but it might be the fuel pump. This man had a ring on everyone of his well groomed fingers...so I didn't take him for a mechanic.
I regrouped. I called my guy, I texted my son and all the people I know here in Kentuckiana. I got a bunch of ideas where I could take it. And I even have a sweet friend who was willing to pick me up and help me get a rental.
The tow truck finally got there and the drivers guy's name was Cody; he was young and very tall. I thanked him for coming and he asked me what was wrong with it. I told him it wasn't the battery. He asked a couple questions and I handed him the key. He tried to start it, and again it sounded like it was going to start, but didn't. He asked a couple more questions, then went back to him truck. He brought back what looked like the extension handle for some tool. He got on his knees in the rain and dirt and used the tool to tapped on the fuel tank... three times. Then he turned the key again and the car started. I looked at him with amazement and disbelief. I asked him if that tool was a magic wand. He said no, and explained that sometimes the fuel pump just gets stuck. He explained some other boy sounding stuff too...don't ask me to repeat it. I asked him for a recommendation of where to get my 'Green Giant' looked at and he gave me the name of a reliable place. (He did turn my car off and back on several times to rest my fears.)
I went off to work. When I got there I turned the car off and back on to just make sure again.
I texted my dear friend Bill in Phoenix, who has worked on my car extensively. I told him what had happened and asked for his input. He reminded me that we had had the fuel pump replaced at the dealership. So I called my Chevy guy 'Alex' in AZ. Then I talked to Bill again, he asked if the fuel pump was still under warranty. I said Alex said it was a life time warranty! I love that Bill looked out for me way back in 2013.
So I called the local dealership and talked to Rich. He asked all the details, and I answered as best I could. To which he replied "Sounds like the starter to me." I pannicked. Every other man I had talked to said it sounded like the fuel pump.
My man reminded me that the starter had been replaced last year after I tumbled on the ice. (I had forgotten that was one of the many things that was replaced.) So I called the Chevy guy in AZ again, and Alex said "The guy at your local dealership is trying to take you. When you go in next week, call me, I will talk to him. I'm here for you." OMG Amazing.
At the end of the day, I can truly say that I hate boy stuff. But I am so grateful for the man in my life who do all that boy stuff and take care of me. For Cody and his magic wand, for KC and his never ending love for me, for Bill and his forsight, for Alex who is going to get the very best review ever, and my son who kept checking on me to make sure I was okay!
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
My Favorite Street Peeps
Great article! I love Sesame Street! I love that they love children!
http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=71281&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Partner&utm_campaign=nerdist
http://m.mentalfloss.com/article.php?id=71281&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Partner&utm_campaign=nerdist
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Golf
A friend asked "Do you play golf?"
I replied "I have never played...however I figure if I have a hard time getting a big bowling ball into the large target at the end of the lane...then there is no way on earth I will be able to get a tiny golf ball way over there into that little hole in the ground. Not that I have ever done much bowling...but I know my limitations. I am an expert at cheering!"
To that he said "It's a fun but frustrating sport, but the only one I know of that will give you a vehicle and a 6 pack of beer.""
okay then.... Go Team!!!!! WOOHOO!!!
I replied "I have never played...however I figure if I have a hard time getting a big bowling ball into the large target at the end of the lane...then there is no way on earth I will be able to get a tiny golf ball way over there into that little hole in the ground. Not that I have ever done much bowling...but I know my limitations. I am an expert at cheering!"
To that he said "It's a fun but frustrating sport, but the only one I know of that will give you a vehicle and a 6 pack of beer.""
okay then.... Go Team!!!!! WOOHOO!!!
One Year
My son and his lady have been together
for one year today.
I can not even begin to tell you how happy that makes me.
One day he got out of work a bit early, and told me he was hurrying home to surprise his lady.
I told him I think he is perfect. He said "I just want to make her happy."
I told him that is what makes him perfect!
Miss Amanda is wonderful. She is everything Mark has always wanted. He loves her!!
And she and I have the most important thing in common...We are both in love with my boy!
Something on my feet...
If you know me well, you know I am a bare foot babe.
If I could go without foot wear all the time I would.
However, I have moved to the mid-west.
The cold factor negates that putting something
on my feet is reality.
I have fuzzy socks, I also have slippers.
But my very favorite footwear has to be
my man's athletic socks.
They are way too big on me;
the grey heal is well above my ankle.
They are not feminine at all.
They are not even remotely cute.
But, I love them!
oh the life lessons.....
This week is the one year anniversary of hitting a deer on a dark cold country road and seven days later hitting black ice and rolled my Tahoe on the same road. Two of the most scary, horrifying events in my life. It was a really bad week!
The realization that it is a year since then, made me contact my insurance agent. I am blessed with a great insurance agent. I sent him an email inquiring about 'what if's'.
He replied: "If you hit a white tailed deer...you are covered. AND if you roll your car on the left side...you are covered."
He showed up in my office shortly after that and said "You are covered, I have your back."
I am so glad I changed insurance companies. My past insurance company did not have my back. They reamed me on a monthly basis, and were not there to help when I needed them.
So many life lessons.
The realization that it is a year since then, made me contact my insurance agent. I am blessed with a great insurance agent. I sent him an email inquiring about 'what if's'.
He replied: "If you hit a white tailed deer...you are covered. AND if you roll your car on the left side...you are covered."
He showed up in my office shortly after that and said "You are covered, I have your back."
I am so glad I changed insurance companies. My past insurance company did not have my back. They reamed me on a monthly basis, and were not there to help when I needed them.
So many life lessons.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
This and That
I pinned on Pinterest as I watched Fast and Furious.
I had granola for dinner, with Doritos.
Just a bit of this and that!
I had granola for dinner, with Doritos.
Just a bit of this and that!
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Monday Morning
I spent Monday morning with my best friend.
It's the perfect way to spend a rainy Monday morning!
Eek
It's the perfect way to spend a rainy Monday morning!
Eek
I read an article...
Titled "Be a Grandma". The article told of ten things to do to be a grandma. Well, I think the title of the article is very misleading. I have done all the things on their list in my lifetime, I am currently doing nine. I don't know if that makes me a frugal old lady or great candidate for senior care giving. Either way, the article, that I'm sure was intended to encourage thrift and heritage, left me feeling smugly "Been there, Done that" and a bit kick ass that I did it all without needing to be told it is was chic or a prerequisite to being old. Did I mention, the article said nothing about children, let alone grandchildren! Ugh!
Friday, November 6, 2015
Thursday, November 5, 2015
D.H. is leaving the office!
A co-worker is leaving our office today.
His new job is way better for him and his family.
But the office wont be the same without him!
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Todays Weather
Phoenix currently 55 degrees. High today 69/44 for the low.
Kentuckiana currently 65 degrees. High today 76/58 for the low.
A little bit backward. But it should iron itself out by the end of the week. I don't mind a bit!!
Kentuckiana currently 65 degrees. High today 76/58 for the low.
A little bit backward. But it should iron itself out by the end of the week. I don't mind a bit!!
Monday, November 2, 2015
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Today
I had M&M's for breakfast. I put away the Halloween decorations, and put up the Fall/Thanksgiving decorations. I finished the curtain tiebacks for the front room and I hung the cute round mirror in the entry. I hung the new darling curtains in my sewing room and put the new headboard in the boudoir. The floors got vacuumed, the surfaces got dusted. The bathroom and powder room got scrubbed. The linens got changed and the laundry got washed.
I made broccoli soup and amazing tea. I did some paperwork and read the news paper
(so what if it was dated October 8th). I had my glasses repaired and made plans for my new obsession. I stripped the stairwell railing, and refinished an antique sewing box. I did a tiny bit of re-purposing, painting and some organization. I reconnected with an old friend and my neighbors stopped by for a visit. I set my clocks back an hour and I got over 6 hours of sleep. I listened to the bird playing together in the rain gutter.... It was a really nice day!
I made broccoli soup and amazing tea. I did some paperwork and read the news paper
(so what if it was dated October 8th). I had my glasses repaired and made plans for my new obsession. I stripped the stairwell railing, and refinished an antique sewing box. I did a tiny bit of re-purposing, painting and some organization. I reconnected with an old friend and my neighbors stopped by for a visit. I set my clocks back an hour and I got over 6 hours of sleep. I listened to the bird playing together in the rain gutter.... It was a really nice day!
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