A Doozy of the Last Day of November

First rain, then ice, then finally last night about 6 p.m. the snow started pouring down from the sky.  We ended up with about 6 inches total.  Good thing though, it stopped some time in the middle of the night so I guess they were able to plow the roads.  No snow days.  And the crew was able to go to work.  I of course remain cozy and tucked in.  Didn't even take the outgoing mail, out to the mailbox.  And lucky me, we got a package that wouldn't fit in the mailbox, so the nice mailman brought me the mail.  I should have given him the outgoing, duh.  I think I will stay IN for most of the WINTER!

Thanksgiving Ever After

What I've been doing since Thanksgiving ~
Shopping
Made the traditional day after "creamed turkey"
Wrapping gifts
Eating out
Shopping
Watching sappy Christmas movies
Being thankful for the beautiful weather (& enjoying)
took the 'stang' out
Putting the fall decorations away
Putting up the tree

Odds ~ N ~ Ends

We went to the SC dinner theatre last night.  They presented a musical called NunSense.  It was cute and funny.  It sure was weird being on the other end of things and just watching.  I would never have been able to wear that nun habit on stage.

Read my last post on 4Months2DoIt today.  I'll just be updating from time to time on this blog.

Today's high temp of 57 degrees was at 5:oo a.m. this morning.  Weird!

I'm so glad I'm not cooking the turkey this year.  Just mashed potatoes, fresh cranberry relish, rolls and pickles.

Trying to organize a BUNCO game.  Never played it, but I know people that do.

Cold Weather Has Set In

(I hope not for good.)  The wind is making it feel so icy.  I went out to work today.  Several layers.  Took my gloves off for a few and boy it didn't take long.  At least the sun was out!!  That makes it so much better.  We made a quick veg/beef soup yesterday for lunch out of a leftover piece of frozen beef from the freezer.  That was so nice & warming.  Found the Canada Dry "hOlIdAy SoDa" at WallyWorld in Grand Blanc.  Yumm, haven't had any of that for a few years.  Going to have a BUNCO party.  Just bought the set at Kohl's.  Don't know how to play but should be a fun time.  Maybe Kristen can give me some pointers in her "spare" time.  LOL

I've got to get busy on the car and condo rentals for FLA.  Christmas shopping, etc..

Poor lil Peyters is teething really bad.  He's a cranky butt.  His first tooth is popping through.  Drooling, sneezing, coughing, lil fever, not sleeping.  Yuck.

From 11-11-11

I am a few days late with this post.  Better late then never.  We headed up north by about 10 am.  First stop was the outlet mall at Birch Run.  Big mistake.  Forgot it was "deer widow" weekend.  We quickly left.  I thought maybe the outlets at West Branch would be better.  I was right.  Did some shopping.  One item for me, one Christmas gift.  One item for me, one Christmas gift....  It was a beautiful sunny day.  Arrived in Boyne around 4 and checked in to the hotel.  Water Street Inn.  It's new - right on the water.  Very nice!!  A good find.  I have mom's skills.  Walked around downtown in all the familiar shops.  Dinner at Red Mesa. (of course)  Then, back to the hotel to read by the gas fireplace.
Got up early, Breakfast at "One Water Street."  Then a very nice visit with my dad.  He was having a good day ~ sure was great to spend some time with him.  Headed to Petoskey for the afternoon.  Had a great time shopping there.  Lunch at a new place (for us) Mitchell Street Pub.  It was pretty good.  I had white chili.  Late afternoon hot beverages at Roast & Toast.  Then to the park for some pictures.  (my batteries died in the camera :(    Back to Boyne for some relaxing by the FP, then dinner at Boyne Mountain.  We chose that because we read that there would be an entertainer.  Read that in the local "Graphic."  Get it every time we're there.  The guy sang and played the guitar.  We really enjoyed that.   The food was tasty too.  A bonus.  A very enjoyable weekend.

The Day After Day Light Savings Blues

I think I invented a new disease.  It's called:  "The Day After Day Light Savings Time Blues."  I could swear I feel like this every year.  Blah.  That's a word that describes how I feel.  My sleep is all messed up.  I woke up (wide awake) at 3:00 a.m.  So I got up and did some work.  Went back to bed at 5 am. then slept restlessly until I got up again at 8 am.   Plus, the sun is gone, very cloudy and just kind of icky.  The leaves are almost gone.... So sad.  I'm thinking I'm just going to take a hot bath and a nap and see if I can shake these ole blues. 

A Get Er Done Kind of Day

I'm so glad the weather cooperated.  We had planned to put all the yard toys, decorations, planters and all "summer stuff" away.  It was a beautiful afternoon.  RJ was here so we took him outside to "help."  Syd the kid came over so that helped with RJ.  For the most part we got everything stored in the shed.  :(  I always hate putting it away.  I looked into the woods and was surprised to see that almost all the leaves have fallen.  I also hate that.  It was a nice warm sunny day however.  I decided to take some pictures of RJ, since he will be one next week. 

Speaking of RJ turning one, we hare having his first b'day party here.  There are 17 people coming.  So, we decided to have the party downstairs.  Sarah quickly painted some of the walls that needed painting.  We rearranged the carpeting and furniture, tacked the hanging wires up into ceiling boards.  AND I got to go shopping at Kohl's and pick out some new decor for the walls.  It looks pretty good.  All that really needs to be completed is to put in a ceiling and floor and door moldings.  Maybe some time this winter....

Getting Ready For Daylight Savings

The end of Daylight Saving Time -- this year scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 6 -- makes people groan and complain, as the sun begins to set earlier and late afternoons grow dark, but researchers say that the return to natural rhythms can be healthy.


Though individuals may see their biological clocks reset, and will get an "extra hour" of sleep or rest over the weekend, researchers say that the stress caused by time changes can be bad for the body.  Those vulnerable to sleep deprivation should be extra careful.     (ABC NEWS)

All I know is, I don't like jumping time back and forth.  It messes up my sleep patterns for days/weeks.  I do like that it is lighter in the morning.  I don't like that it gets darker earlier in the evening.  I guess it only benefits the early risers.

Not Wednesday Hodgepodge

I just couldn't get into the Wed. H.P. for this week.  Maybe because I am surrounded by skunk smell.  Bailey got into a skunk last night. PEE- Eww.  Sarah washed him twice.  He still stinks.  Our groomer said to use, peroxide, baking soda & Dawn dish detergent.  So he will get that treatment tonight.  Just me and Peyters hanging out today.  Not sure how we got to Wed. already.  Well, Monday was taken up mostly with my stress test, then Halloween stuff.  Yesterday I got a flat tire in the Mustang, so that kind of killed my afternoon.  Last night I went to genealogy meeting.  So here we are at Wednesday.  Here are some pics from Halloween.