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Two electronics questions.

Oct 13

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     DH is interested in buying either a Wii, a Playstation, or an Xbox keeping in mind that he has MS, has limited mobility, and that he isn’t interested in any of the violent games out there, which would be the best choice for him?

     The second question is mine.  Of the portable vehicle GPS units, which is the best one for me?  I’m looking for ease of use, sound quality, and best value for your money. 

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Anyone want to buy a house?

Oct 12

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     Sunday I’ll be going over to the MIL’s house to check on the work the roofer has done there and see all the extra painting the neighbor’s son did inside.

     I hope we can buy some flooring for the kitchen soon–it depends on our finances.  I’ll be glad to get this place sold.  My cardio and mental health don’t need me constantly dealing with a house other than my own.

     I think it’s almost time to call Assist to sell.  I know I can’t do this myself.

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Sunshine, the happy vitamin

Oct 11

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     It’s amazing what a spending a few days outside in the sun can do to lift the spirits.  Of course, my being outside means I was working in the gardens, which is also quite therapeutic for me.

     I may have some sore muscles but I am certainly in a happier mood than I have been for a while.  All the gray skies and rain we had made for a miserable me.

     When Mom is happy the pups and DH are happy…

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Lovely weather!

Oct 10

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     We’ve had a couple of gorgeous days.  This is such a lovely change from all the rain. 

     Yesterday I decided to take advantage of the weather and get some sun.  I took the dogs out to play several times.  They were happy about that.

     They haven’t forgotten how to jump through the Hula hoops.  This is the first time in quite a while we had that sort of fun. 

     I even got in some weeding.

     Unfortunately the ground is still saturated, it’s going to take at least a week or two to dry it out to a point where the rain won’t just run right off.

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Free Cannas!

Oct 9

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     Who wants Cannas?  It’s time to dig them out and I have far too many for my gardens.  These are red cannas and are quite tall–most of mine grew to over six feet in height.

     I am giving them away to whomever of my friends wants to come and dig them out.  Be prepared, they have large roots, bring a strong shovel and plenty of containers to hold them.

     Then all you need to do is store them until spring and when the danger of frost is over, plant them.

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We’ve gone batty around here

Oct 8

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     At least, we’re starting to.  I finally got around to dragging the first several Halloween decorations down from the attic.  The front porch is beginning to seem more Halloween festive with the orange and purple lights in black garland.

      The spooky placemats are on the table and the spider goblets are ready for the several Vampyre Wines and Zombie Zin I bought yesterday.

     I have to take my Japanese tea set upstairs and bring down the spider candlelabra to replace the tea set on the center of the table.

      Gargoyles, spiders, skeletons, and ghoulish things are beginning to wander into the house decor.  The dogs have stopped barking at the haunted mirror after two days.

     Yes, we’re getting batty…

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Don’t throw birds

Oct 7

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     The dogs and DH were down for the night.  For about the tenth time, I wondered why the hell I ever downloaded Angry Birds.  I should’ve known better.  I am easily addicted to games of this type.

     Is there an Angry Birds anonymous? 

     Do they have meetings?

     If you haven’t tried the damned game don’t cast stones at me….

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Volunteers?

Oct 6

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     Yes, I’d love to have an army of volunteers to get the remaining work at the MIL’s house DONE.  I haven’t wanted to deal with it during my recovery period and then a little while afterwards too.  My doctor released me from most restrictions now.

     The time has come that I need to get back over there and get everything done–things aren’t going to do themselves.  Anyone out there know how to install attic steps?  That’s the next thing I need to buy after the kitchen flooring…

     We do NEED to get the house sold, the taxes are going to put a hurting on our bank account if we don’t.  Mom’s bank account will be empty as soon as we pay the roofer.  Now all expenses will directly hit us in the wallet.

     The house MUST go!

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OOOPS!

Oct 5

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     I don’t know how I missed loading one of my bags into the cart at the grocery store.  I think it’s sort of funny that I didn’t notice I was a bag short until almost midnight last night.

     DH had wandered back downstairs and agreed to make a midnight run to the store to see if they had my bag of items still sitting there.

     We walked in and sure enough they had it!  What a relief, cleaning products are pricey, and that bag was loaded with them.  I even got my cloth bag back.

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I’ve been socked again

Oct 4

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     I know I’ve mentioned Sock Dreams before but I had to give them another plug after I got my new socks yesterday.  I ordered them Friday night.

     These socks are fast becoming an addiction for me.  DH seems to enjoy it too.  I often crack him up with my choice for the day.  Yesterday I wore some that look like pencils.  He cracked up when I showed him my feet.  It’s fun to make him laugh.

     One day in the near future I’ll take a picture of my sock collection.  My order added four more pairs.   

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Another year

Oct 3

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     As I move into a new year for my blog I am pondering what this one will bring.  The possibilities are endless!

     I know I’ll write more about writing, DH’s MS, and life around this loony bin that I call home.

     I hope I’ll soon be writing about selling the MIL’s house, fixing our home, and new journeys into the unknown.

     Hold onto your hats we’re starting a new year today.

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3rd anniversary of this blog

Oct 2

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     Tomorrow will mark the third year since I created this blog.  I can’t believe it’s been that long.  I can’t believe that I am still finding things to write about.

     This past year has been a real strange one.  DH’s mother died, I’ve finally emptied her house, and I had a heart attack. Can’t get any stranger than that.

     I find that I am looking forward to another year of writing this blog.  I’m hoping I can tackle my muse, hog tie her, and get her helping me again with my books.  I’d dearly love to get all of them finished…sooner rather than later.

     I also wouldn’t turn down any help over at the MIL’s house getting it ready to put on the market.  We REALLY need to get it sold and soon!

 

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