We hurried through our wonderful farmers market supper so we could make the 6:30 movie. It was Brave, a Pixar movie. It was good and kids will like it very much. It always surprises me a bit when I can get emotionally invested even a little bit when it is really only a cartoon. Good movie but only a one timer in my opinion.
What a shock when we came out of the theater and hit with the powerful heat and humidity. Today was supposed to be the hottest for awhile. Sure hope that is correct.
Wednesday, June 27
Triple digit heat and such
Jason came over yesterday and helped Butch with getting things done in the crawl space. I offered but I have rules...like can you get me out after I get in there. I think he had reservations as to my skill levels beyond the concerns of getting me into and out of the crawl space as well. But we are both glad for Jason's help and I wondered to myself what I could fix for supper that would be a special treat. I mentioned creamed eggs on toast and Butch thought it would be a good choice. We tried creamed eggs on toast as a breakfast choice in Magnolia Park with minimal success. BUT we used gravy premix and I did not do that. I used a made-from- scratch old fashioned white sauce. You know butter, flour and milk and all like in the old days. It was wonderful!!! And Jason loved it which is the most important part. He said, "I bet you thought you were going to have leftovers." and indeed I had thought that but it was okay. I haven't had someone rave over my cooking for quite some time. It was nice.
After supper Leo stopped by with some sweet corn he purchased at the farmers market. Can you believe sweet corn before the 4th of July? Unheard of!! Colleen was telling me this morning that it was planted March 15th! And then I helped Colleen with her computer and she brought me some peas and new potatoes from the fore-mentioned farmers market. We are eating very well these days.
Butch is nearing the halfway mark on the wiring...so I am just full of good news.
I am in a bit of a push as we are thinking of going to the movies so more later...or tomorrow A M.
After supper Leo stopped by with some sweet corn he purchased at the farmers market. Can you believe sweet corn before the 4th of July? Unheard of!! Colleen was telling me this morning that it was planted March 15th! And then I helped Colleen with her computer and she brought me some peas and new potatoes from the fore-mentioned farmers market. We are eating very well these days.
Butch is nearing the halfway mark on the wiring...so I am just full of good news.
I am in a bit of a push as we are thinking of going to the movies so more later...or tomorrow A M.
Tuesday, June 26
A-OK
I must be much better as it is hard to remember to take the medication. It was not at all hard in the beginning. I am now able to eat normally and eating is one of the things I enjoy best so that is a good thing.
Butch is working on the electrical and I am helping with that on occasion as well as doing other odds and ends like laundry, cooking...yes, I said cooking,,,and watering plants and pulling weeds.
I am still getting my 2 miles in every morning with my friend Colleen. We keep each other going and there are days we each would pass on if we were on our own.
I walked through the garage yesterday afternoon and I could smell garlic...and then I remembered the garlic Colleen gave me to plant. So I looked at it and it was sprouting. In other words it was screaming to be planted and so I planted it. In two different locations. That tells you how humid it has been lately. Also tells you that plants have their own way of screaming and garlic is pretty damn good at it. I love the way this garlic looks when it matures. It looks like a graceful crane. I hope it takes off so I can get some pictures...or perhaps I can find some on Google images.
Found one!
Butch is working on the electrical and I am helping with that on occasion as well as doing other odds and ends like laundry, cooking...yes, I said cooking,,,and watering plants and pulling weeds.
I am still getting my 2 miles in every morning with my friend Colleen. We keep each other going and there are days we each would pass on if we were on our own.
I walked through the garage yesterday afternoon and I could smell garlic...and then I remembered the garlic Colleen gave me to plant. So I looked at it and it was sprouting. In other words it was screaming to be planted and so I planted it. In two different locations. That tells you how humid it has been lately. Also tells you that plants have their own way of screaming and garlic is pretty damn good at it. I love the way this garlic looks when it matures. It looks like a graceful crane. I hope it takes off so I can get some pictures...or perhaps I can find some on Google images.
Found one!
Sunday, June 24
The road to recovery
The mouth is better. It is not 100% yet but I would say 80%. It seems as we get older the little irritating things we must deal with come out of the blue and stay too long. The plus side of this is that I have dropped a few pounds. Most likely it is temporary but hey I will take what I can get out of the situation.
Our doctor guy came and pulled up all the flooring so it was nice that all worked out. Butch had a short break from his electrical chore because the loose flooring was all over the place. He enjoyed the break and played golf a couple of days. I am assuming we will both be back at it come first thing tomorrow morning. First thing for me and first thing for Butch have some space between but that works great for both of us.
Our doctor guy came and pulled up all the flooring so it was nice that all worked out. Butch had a short break from his electrical chore because the loose flooring was all over the place. He enjoyed the break and played golf a couple of days. I am assuming we will both be back at it come first thing tomorrow morning. First thing for me and first thing for Butch have some space between but that works great for both of us.
Saturday, June 23
Friday, June 22
Think I will make it
Yesterday was not a good day for me. My mouth hurt and throbbed throughout all of it so I finally broke down and went to the doctor. Am on a different kind of antibiotic and today is better...or at least I think it is so far. It feels like I may be able to tolerate solid food later. We will see.
Wednesday I went to J.I.G.'s (Jefferson Iowa Girls) There were only five of us there but smaller is often better and I would say it was one of those times. It works better to be able to visit with everyone. If I had felt better I would have enjoyed it even more. The next one will be in the same place, The Corn Patch in Grimes Iowa on July 21st. I know our organizer Jayne reads this blog so I will take this opportunity to tell her that in visiting with people about the number who showed. you should consider it just one of those things. It really does not matter how many shows up as long as it is still enjoyable and it certainly was that. Circumstances can sometimes get in the way. When we have our house finished I plan to have a JIGS gathering and ask my sister-in-law Keri to cater it for us. I am really looking forward to it.
We had an answer to our Craigslist posting about the floor and a chiropractor from Ft Dodge who is renovating a house wants the oak flooring. He came last night and finished the bedroom floor and will return on Sunday to remove the remainder of it from the living room. I am so glad that worked out and that the oak flooring will find a new home.
Tuesday evening Butch and I went to Ogden to see my grandnephew, my deceased sis Jayne's grandson, play his last ball game of the season. These are pictures of Devon.
Wednesday I went to J.I.G.'s (Jefferson Iowa Girls) There were only five of us there but smaller is often better and I would say it was one of those times. It works better to be able to visit with everyone. If I had felt better I would have enjoyed it even more. The next one will be in the same place, The Corn Patch in Grimes Iowa on July 21st. I know our organizer Jayne reads this blog so I will take this opportunity to tell her that in visiting with people about the number who showed. you should consider it just one of those things. It really does not matter how many shows up as long as it is still enjoyable and it certainly was that. Circumstances can sometimes get in the way. When we have our house finished I plan to have a JIGS gathering and ask my sister-in-law Keri to cater it for us. I am really looking forward to it.
We had an answer to our Craigslist posting about the floor and a chiropractor from Ft Dodge who is renovating a house wants the oak flooring. He came last night and finished the bedroom floor and will return on Sunday to remove the remainder of it from the living room. I am so glad that worked out and that the oak flooring will find a new home.
Tuesday evening Butch and I went to Ogden to see my grandnephew, my deceased sis Jayne's grandson, play his last ball game of the season. These are pictures of Devon. 
And here is a picture of Ethan with his mower from Father's day.
Wednesday, June 20
More info-Tony Hamilton
Here is the website for Jones funeral home for anyone that would like to go online and offer condolences to Tony's family.
Leo
And from Joann Jorgensen
http://iowa.obituaries.
And from Joann Jorgensen
http://iowa.obituaries.
Not the best week for me
I have a semi-blocked sluggish salivary gland under my tongue. This feels basically like a tooth ache. I have researched everything there is on the Internet...yes, I know that is an exaggeration...to do for a blocked salivary gland and I am doing them all frequently. No I have not gone to the doctor...yet. I am taking antibiotics among other things and if that doesn't do anything for me I will get to a doctor soon. This started Sunday evening. I seem to be getting better but of course it is never fast enough. This is not only painful but also a big nuisance. So if I tend to be a bit cranky you now know why. My salivary glands seem to be a bit dried up and this also results in creative juices drying up a bit as well. So...I will catch you up later on the bits and pieces of our lives
From Sandra Holtz and Leo about Tony Hamilton
Wanted to get this info out to the Brookers although you all might have heard by now. Terri Hamilton Duffy called this morning to tell me that Tony was found dead. Don't know the cause yet but his diabetes may have played a role.
Sandi
( PS from Barb-This is the son of Darrell Hamilton(deceased) and the grandson of Paul and Norma (Brooker) Hamilton.)
services for tony-visitation on Thurs and service Fri. at St. Jamesvisitation Thurs. 5-8 at Jones Funeral home and no time yet for Fri. service
(PS from Barb -This info is spotty and I do not have the particulars...like city but this is all I have. I suggest you all get in touch with those you know for details).
Tuesday, June 19
Monday, June 18
Sunday, June 17
It's all okay
Everything is good here just not much change. We are plugging away on the house and making progress. Butch has started on the electrical and we have discussed the floor situation with an expert. He says removal is too labor intensive when you can buy new so up it will come and most likely into the burn pile. We will not worry about taking it up carefully. Things happen much quicker when you can rip and tear without care.
Butch made a sacrifice this morning and got up soon enough to go with Colleen and I on our walk. Then we walked up to the Uptown Cafe for breakfast. He was hungry for biscuits and gravy.
Jason, Laura and Ethan came for a visit later. On the way over Jason said they saw a deer get hit by a truck. He said that happens all the time and we do not think much about it but watching it happen was quite disturbing. It did not die instantly.
Ethan is being worked on for potty training and has been for quite some time. Jason was telling us that he started to take Ethan over to the neighbors to ride in their little electric car when Ethan said he had to go potty. So Jason wheeled him around to take him to the bathroom right away. While in there Jason asked him how it was going and Ethan, age 3, said, "You are driving me nuts!" I think he must be tired of the process...or perhaps it is the hovering that he is tried of.
Butch made a sacrifice this morning and got up soon enough to go with Colleen and I on our walk. Then we walked up to the Uptown Cafe for breakfast. He was hungry for biscuits and gravy.
Jason, Laura and Ethan came for a visit later. On the way over Jason said they saw a deer get hit by a truck. He said that happens all the time and we do not think much about it but watching it happen was quite disturbing. It did not die instantly.
Ethan is being worked on for potty training and has been for quite some time. Jason was telling us that he started to take Ethan over to the neighbors to ride in their little electric car when Ethan said he had to go potty. So Jason wheeled him around to take him to the bathroom right away. While in there Jason asked him how it was going and Ethan, age 3, said, "You are driving me nuts!" I think he must be tired of the process...or perhaps it is the hovering that he is tried of.
Saturday, June 16
Ethan's Nana Phone
Ethan likes his Nana phone because the best messages come from Nana! Ethan is spending the weekend with Papa Jason and Nana.Friday, June 15
Appointment in Ames
Butch had an appointment in Ames yesterday for a laser treatment on his eye. It seems about 10% of people who have cataracts removed have to later have this treatment and wouldn't you know Butch is one of them. They said it was a simple procedure and in fact it seemed to be. It sure did not take long and the Wolfe clinic in Ames seems like a very well run facility. I made an appointment for a prelim on getting my cataracts removed. July 2nd is my appt.
We stopped in Lowes afterwards and were disappointed in the Ames store. Their selection was very limited on nearly everything we seemed to have an interest in obtaining. We did pick up $200 plus worth of stuff but that is never hard to do. What we needed most were items Butch needs to get started on wiring and we have most of that now
We stopped in Lowes afterwards and were disappointed in the Ames store. Their selection was very limited on nearly everything we seemed to have an interest in obtaining. We did pick up $200 plus worth of stuff but that is never hard to do. What we needed most were items Butch needs to get started on wiring and we have most of that now
Wednesday, June 13
Oak Flooring Fizzles
It seems that as soon as people find out there is a bit of work involved to attaining this "free" oak flooring they are no longer interested. We have had 6 inquiries but no takers as yet. So plan B is to go ahead and take it up ourselves and then set a price of $200 plus . It would still be a bargain.
Butch started on the electrical while I put together one of his favorite meals as a reward. Pot roast. Also got my early morning walk in and did 3 loads of laundry.
Daily watering of plants and flowers is also necessary to keep everything alive but I imagine many of you are in the same boat on that one.
My friend Sherri who runs a daycare had a post on Facebook that really made me chuckle. "Cleaning house with children in it, is like brushing your teeth while eating oreos." Every mother I know understands that one completely!
Butch started on the electrical while I put together one of his favorite meals as a reward. Pot roast. Also got my early morning walk in and did 3 loads of laundry.
Daily watering of plants and flowers is also necessary to keep everything alive but I imagine many of you are in the same boat on that one.
My friend Sherri who runs a daycare had a post on Facebook that really made me chuckle. "Cleaning house with children in it, is like brushing your teeth while eating oreos." Every mother I know understands that one completely!
Gary and Susan's Summer Vacation 2012
After spending hours this evening finishing this I realized I left out our visit to Glen Eyrie Castle:http://www.gleneyrie.org/
I worked to keep it short but it is still over 8 minutes long
30th Anniversary Summer Vacation: http://youtu.be/007gSffYHRo
2012 Summer Vacation visiting areas around Denver, Colorado including Red Rocks Amphitheater, Downtown, Parker Days, Cherry Creek North, Arvada, Castle Rock, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, and Garden of the Gods.
Tuesday, June 12
Leo's Pal
Leo's father was an electrician and salesman would call on him every week to see if he needed any electrical supplies. One day as the salesman was taking the order Leo would wander into the room and say, "And a puppy for Leo." He did this several times and after the business was finished the salesman told Russell (Leo's dad), "I didn't want to say anything in front of your boy but we do have some puppies that are ready for new homes." And Russell said,"Well if it wouldn't be too much bother you can bring one next time." And so he did. And that was Pal. Pal was a very special dog and I say this not being a dog person myself. This picture had to be taken shortly after Pal arrived at his new home.
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