Really!

• A beautiful picture of Brookings Harbor.    whale watching starts soon and this is a good spot to be in to  catch sight of a spout or two.

Some folks know what to fight for.....our founding fathers did;  our world war II veterans did; and soon you will be able to cast a vote to make a difference and turn things around so we do not have socialism here gaining a foothold in our lives.   Freedom....of speech....Freedom of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness . . .  

Angie got to her new place....Newport, Oregon and is already un-boxing and settling in.  She starts her new job, new friends . . .old ones who are already asking when they can visit, and I gain a weekend visitor on occasion.  I can hardly wait to share some time with her. 

Now this picture came in on an e mail with a caption that it was not backwards or upside down or anything but what it is; our President and the First Lady of America using their left hand to salute . . . it did not say if they were at a Muslim affair or why they gave homage with their left hands;  hopefully it was not anything to do with America and its people.   

Tidbits:    Erin arrived in Guyana  tired after all that sky time but tired and happy to start her new adventures.    We should be getting a blog as soon as she has time to settle in and get started.   Peat had a great birthday dinner last evening and got a roll of duck tape with a little duck on it which made us all laugh as Peat is the duck tape fixer upper of the neighborhood.    He and Darlene picked me up in their van with its ramp for their wheel chairs and its push button methods . . . really a boon and gives them so much freedom.    Darlene took us for a ride to the beach to see if any whales were spouting yet;  too early, maybe next week.   Sue and her beau joined us and we all ordered some of that salmon bisque to start off our dinners;  really delicious, rich and thick.    Good food, good company and fun to share time with.  So today, Sunday all day, time to rest up and do a lot of nothing special.    I hope you are doing likewise....resting....enjoying a quiet day....it is good for you, that is what Sundays are all about.  Make way for the sunshine, smile with your eyes and share a hug or two.  I'd like a verbal one please and thank you.  Hugs to all.l

Angie

Akira Yoshizaway born in 1911 created the wonderful world of Origami.   What a delight. 

Angie on the move.   It is official, the new job await in Newport, Oregon 

Mt. Shasta without snow.   Angie sent this picture along in her travels. 

A reminder St. Patrick's Day will soon be here.   Green beer anyone?

Another week ending and it has been a long one for me, but a good one.    Granddaughter Erin got off on the first leg of her journey.  Hopefully her luggage will keep up with her and the plane will reach its destination.   That plane that has been on the news for the last week sure has been a puzzle.  It seems that there is much more of a mystery than anyone thought.  It makes one wonder about traveling anywhere with all the crazies about.

 

    I enjoyed my day out with Marcia and hope to do it again.   Lunch with La Verne yesterday was fun although the chef had a bad day.  Hair in chowder is a turn off.    We visited the jewelry shop so La Verne could have her wedding ring made into a special ring and sized to wear on her right hand.   A custom I had never heard of.    We shopped at Cici's which is  a second hand clothing store that brings coffers to the Cancer folks.   They have so much to sell and everything at half price.    They will soon have to have a sidewalk sale or a two for one as they have an over abundance of clothing in all sizes.   Some really good buys and quality 'stuff'.    A trip through the Hardware store was novel.  I bought some new cleaner for the porches.   Now all I have to do is read the directions and get busy.   Tonight is dinner at O'Halloran where the food is always good.   It is  a dinner in honor of Peat's birthday...Happy Birthday Peat!   So in spite of Lent I am managing to stay on my regiment and five pounds has disappeared.   Yeah, for my team!  

 

So, your weekend is here to get out and about. . . do it. . . make your seconds fun and share YOU with those you love.    Don't forget at least one good deed a day;    smiling is good for the facial muscles and hugs send the spirit rising to new heights.    Humming is good, try it and find out for yourself.   As the old expression goes...."Go With The Flow".   Hugs to all.

Oh, Oh

A fabulous tree trunk.  Nature is really fascinating.   A wise old owl, wonder what advice he has in store for us today.    Friday all day, a weekend coming up to enjoy. 

He has the face of an 'old fart' and the attitude.    No smiling eyes and in need of a hug or two. 

I'm smiling.   Words do not always do the trick, but give the lady of the house a hammer and have her head for a bearing wall and you know he will move and get the job done.

Friday must be a favorite day as it leads into a weekend all to yourself.    I think we all , even those of us who are retired from the working world, find that weekends are not just another couple of days , but, a time to plan something different to do.   We all work all week, either around the house, or maybe out volunteering or helping where we can.   We clean, cook, bake and do all of the necessary chores that make our surroundings a real home.   Then the weekend comes and we automatically put things on hold and find reasons to get out and about or entertain our favorite folks.    All I can tell you is that weekends seem to go by a lot faster than those work days. . . wonder how come . . . bet you know the answer to that one.  

Granddaughter Erin leaves for Guyana, South America today.  Keep her in your prayers for a successful stint with the Peace Corps.   She is going to do a blog so I'll share when I hear from her.   We have been talking about sending her care packages but that seems to be something we wont be able to do as Pat found out that it cost eight hundred dollars to mail 34 ounces.   We told Erin we will put some cash in her account and she can buy things herself.   I am sure she is in a city, not sure which one or how big, but our plans changed quickly with that news.  

I'm  off to have my coffee and wake up.    So have yourselves a wonderful weekend doing what you love to do best.    I hope the weather is changing to sunshine and warmth and you make time to share your seconds with family and friends.    Just let them know how important they are to you and you will find out how important YOU are to them.    Good deeds are strength to the backbone.....get busy.  Hugs to all. 

Wild

Imagine being on an African safari today . . . imagine the beauty of the beasts.    

If you rode up river in one of the jet boats today you might get to see one or two of these regal eagles. 

or you could be in Washington, D. C. for the cherry blossoms.   The basin is lovely in the spring.   

or you could be in Afghanistan with a few of these guys , so count your blessings and remember them in your prayers today.

Thursday, a good day to enjoy the sunshine and face up to some of the spring chores of gardening.   Not me, I am heading out the door with friend Marcia and we are dining out this morning.   I think we may try the new breakfast at the Super Fly restaurant just to see how they do.  They were the newest restaurant to open and catered to the younger crowd with their special martini bar  and lunch.  We have had several of our restaurants close down.  The Big Gull was a favorite spot and it is now empty along with all the hotel too.   Another chain restaurant opened but didn't stay open long as they really needed a chef who could cook.  If the food is really good there is usually a line waiting ;  even the Casino comes up with some good food now and then, but the best hamburger in town is at the bowling gallery.    So today I am thinking food and that means no eating until I get out the door, so I am off to put my shoes on and be ready when my ride comes.    I hope you can go out to breakfast today and enjoy a great a big plate of ham and eggs, or some of those biscuits and gravy.    Take a friend along and enjoy a leisurely breakfast and it will start your day off with a hug and a smile.    Talk about family, friends, fashion, and leave the politics behind, at least until you have your second cup of coffee .   Make today special, just like YOU.    Hugs to all.

 

Mornin!

Some folks in a Florida town love to go bowling and business has picked up a lot this year. 

How true! 

Angie sent this beautiful picture of Lake Tahoe up in Truckee area where she will soon leave behind as she moves on to Newport, Oregon.   She will love the change to ocean living I am sure, but I am also sure she is going to miss the high country she is leaving behind.   I still miss Nevada and all its beauty. 

Lucky me, I have two sons, John and Michael.    I love each one and cherish their smiles, their hugs and can hardly wait for their next visits.     

I keep telling you this on every blog.    I hope you feel comfortable in your own shoes.   I hope that you find the beauty and magic within yourselves and share YOU with all of your family, friends and foe alike. Just be YOU.

Hump Day and it seems to have taken a long time to get here this week.   Probably because I miss daughter Pat and her dropping by to visit or to take me out and about.    She is having a bit of vacation and enjoying the company of her sister and her daughter.    The weather breaking to warm has been good as I got in a walk this week and I also did a good hours work in the back yard.  The sun felt so good and the clippers were a bit rusty.  I have to find out what to use to make the garden tools come alive so I can get my clipping done.    Rocky came by and mowed the lawn but couldn't stay.  It was his day to go to all of his customers and just mow while the sun was shining.   He will come back and there is a lot of work that needs doing.      I am looking forward to a trip to a nursery to find some low growing colorful plants that do not have to be clipped.   I have a rock garden in mind.   Pa used to have two behind the garage in the house where I grew up and I remember riding in the wheel barrow to go over to the field and pick up some big rocks.   He had two rock gardens beside each other filled with sweet William both in white and purple colors.   I may try making one like one of those, can't be that hard.   So today, if your weather has turned spring-like, go outside, feel the sun on your face, pick up a little tan while your at it. and have a taste of spring.    Don't forget your good deed for today and remember someone out there is in need of your company today.   I wish it were me and you were coming in my door.    I'd remind you that you couldn't leave until you found ten pieces of this particular puzzle . . . it's a dandy.    Hugs to all. 

Flying

A Handly Page HP-42, British Imperial Highway, 26 passengers what  way to fly in 1930. 

The cockpit

The cabin

This was first class only flying, three compartments, a salon, a bar and a smoking section.

The seating was comfortable with plenty of leg room, hot meals were served and free liquor. Compare this with what is on going today in flying from place to place . . . some changes  creating quantity over quality.

A little bit of airplane history.  Of course the only ones who could afford it in those long ago eras were the royalty;  our Air Force One is a larger concept of this 1930 machine and used often.   I wonder what the cost difference is today.

I enjoyed my walk out in the sunshine yesterday and decided to have my lunch at Fred Meyers eating area.  I couldn't get near the coffee as the line was never ending and settled for water.   I had purchased a pastrami on rye sandwich and it was huge and delicious but I brought the other half home and shared it with my neighbor La Verne.    She is so busy painting and revamping her rooms that she forgets to eat.   I just never have had that problem...smile.  I got plenty of exercise and bought the Big X puzzle in the 'rag' sheet and set to work on that for awhile.    It was good to be out people watching and see the group of men sitting at one of the tables enjoying each others company.    One fellow came in and joined them and greeted each one with a hug and a slap on the back .  There were a few ladies by themselves and they seem to be content with a piece of the local newspaper.    A couple of the employees were enjoying a break at a corner table.   Life...ongoing, nice to see.   So today, if you have nothing special you want to do, go for a lunch out at your favorite store and do some people watching, it is like watching a stage play.   It is only Tuesday so you have time to do your good deed for this week, hug a friend or two, and if the sun comes out and it warms up you can start to work in the yard.    I have my clippers at the ready and the bushes to cut back that need work.    Go, make your day  special., like YOU.  Hugs to all.

 

Faces

Emma would agree. 

Old age knows better. 

The lovely lady Sally Shuster of Port Orchard, Washington.  A leader, a volunteer and a delightful women to know and share time with,.   She takes care of the blog for the Gallery and does a terrific job.   Hey there Sally, hope that knee is all healed.    You look great. 

My beautiful daughter Christine.   Smiling eyes.    She is entertaining her sister Patricia and her niece Erin for the next two weeks.   They are plotting and planning on having a wonderful time together. 

The new battle field.  There are some who could care less about offending anyone, anytime over anything.   Everyone should be on their knees praying for a loving God who gave us ten golden rules to follow for happiness, peace and serenity.    The first of which is, "I am the Lord they God thou shalt not have false gods before me. "     Think about what is going on in our world today . . . I don't think we should take God out of anything;  Without faith there is no hope, without hope we lack the will to survive.  The battle between good and evil is never ending.

My beautiful and special granddaughter is saying I love you . . .

Today is a new day, wonder what it holds for us.   I am hoping for a break in our stormy weather and a bit of sunshine so I can walk up to Fred Meyers store and buy that 'rag' sheet that has my big X puzzle in it.  It keeps me busy for hours.    I get some good exercise and see a lot of people out and about.   The change in time, setting clocks back or forward, always puts me off for a day or two until I get used to it again.   Losing the hour then regaining the hour seems to be more of a nuisance than a blessing.  I'm for leaving the time alone, this adjusting and readjusting is playing with time and my body clock doesn't like it.   Like taking 'God ' out of everything;  some things should be left alone.    Hopefully you all have adjusted to the change of time and are busy enjoying your new day.   Put a smile on your face and a bounce to your walk and get up and out and enjoy your seconds as they tick off today.    Hug a friend or enemy;   Smile through your tears and find reasons to be glad you are alive.   Hugs to all.