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From Great Grandma Barb-Looks to me like Elise is exerting independence.
Friday, July 27
Thursday, July 26
Leo's tree damage
Those 60 MPH did a number on Leo's trees...again
But on a lighter note here is the latest pic of Brady...looking more like his Grandpa Leo every day!
Wednesday, July 25
Passed my test and this and that
On track for second cataract surgery on Friday. I was A-OK with the eye exam.
We had a big old windstorm go through here a few minutes ago with about 10 drops of rain. It has cooled off but would be so good to have had the rain with it even though the crops are beyond help at this point.
Today was our 53rd wedding anniversary. We had many people wish us well and some even brought us gifts. I had asked Jason to make me a bottle tree and he did; so that was a coincidental gift but greatly appreciated. Keri made us a PECAN Pie! I know there are several of you out there green with envy over that one. Leo tried to take us out for breakfast but with doctor appts etc. we couldn't make it happen but the thought was duly noted and appreciated. And friends Jack and Denise gave us a very different and beautiful wind chime. I will go on a picture taking rampage one day soon and show you all of our new treasures.
I had every intention of getting the second coat of paint on the window trims but it didn't happen. We are going to blame it on triple digit temperatures once again. As Ethan would say, " Not Today, Maybe Tomorrow"
So till next time...
We had a big old windstorm go through here a few minutes ago with about 10 drops of rain. It has cooled off but would be so good to have had the rain with it even though the crops are beyond help at this point.
Today was our 53rd wedding anniversary. We had many people wish us well and some even brought us gifts. I had asked Jason to make me a bottle tree and he did; so that was a coincidental gift but greatly appreciated. Keri made us a PECAN Pie! I know there are several of you out there green with envy over that one. Leo tried to take us out for breakfast but with doctor appts etc. we couldn't make it happen but the thought was duly noted and appreciated. And friends Jack and Denise gave us a very different and beautiful wind chime. I will go on a picture taking rampage one day soon and show you all of our new treasures.
I had every intention of getting the second coat of paint on the window trims but it didn't happen. We are going to blame it on triple digit temperatures once again. As Ethan would say, " Not Today, Maybe Tomorrow"
So till next time...
Tuesday, July 24
Pictures coming soon
The timing was a little tricky to work around the most brutal heat of the day but we managed and we now have the windows caulked and painted with at least one coat.
Tomorrow we must go to Ames (40 miles) for number one eye checkup. I have to pass the test in order to have eye number two done on Friday. Maybe if it works out I can get coat number 2 done on the windows sometime tomorrow. Second coats do not take long. I am so hoping to have some really great pictures very soon. I have some plans to pretty up the front of our place very soon. We will look very good from the outside but then we haven't looked too bad from the outside all along by design. People who have not seen the inside are a bit shocked when they walk through the door. That too will change very soon. Every thing is moving along in a timely manner these days.
Tomorrow we must go to Ames (40 miles) for number one eye checkup. I have to pass the test in order to have eye number two done on Friday. Maybe if it works out I can get coat number 2 done on the windows sometime tomorrow. Second coats do not take long. I am so hoping to have some really great pictures very soon. I have some plans to pretty up the front of our place very soon. We will look very good from the outside but then we haven't looked too bad from the outside all along by design. People who have not seen the inside are a bit shocked when they walk through the door. That too will change very soon. Every thing is moving along in a timely manner these days.
Monday, July 23
Overly Hot!! and Tuna Melt
We are hunkering down in the AC. The weather man has promised cooler temps in the next few days. 105 is just too hot for this delicate flower and her man. They are also promising some rain. Unfortunately it will be too late for much of the corn crop.
Today I once again made the following recipe. I enjoyed it very much the first time I made it and looked forward to making it again. It is a simple recipe and the original called for french bread but a whole loaf of french bread would be too much for us so I made it on open faced whole wheat rolls and it was mighty tasty. Mr. Picky pants liked it very much too. I baked ours a bit longer than 10 minutes because I like a few brown spots on top.
Tuna Melt
1 12 oz can tuna, drained
1 cup mayo
2 cups shredded mozarella cheese
1 small sweet onion, diced
Mix together and spread on french bread. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.
Today I once again made the following recipe. I enjoyed it very much the first time I made it and looked forward to making it again. It is a simple recipe and the original called for french bread but a whole loaf of french bread would be too much for us so I made it on open faced whole wheat rolls and it was mighty tasty. Mr. Picky pants liked it very much too. I baked ours a bit longer than 10 minutes because I like a few brown spots on top.
Tuna Melt
1 12 oz can tuna, drained
1 cup mayo
2 cups shredded mozarella cheese
1 small sweet onion, diced
Mix together and spread on french bread. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.
Sunday, July 22
Jigs Day
Yesterday 10 of us JIGS women met at The Corn Patch in Grimes. We had a great visit and caught up on news. The trip down and the ride back were fun as well. Our driver Pat (Limburg) Ruznak stopped at interesting places like the Hilltop Farm where we picked up some very tasty produce. It was a great day.
Keri stopped by with some ham balls yesterday and so we had an Iowa summer feast today after we returned from Lowes in Ames where we purchased hardware for some new doors. Back to the Iowa Feast...with the delicious ham balls, sweet corn and sliced tomatoes w/ cottage cheese. That was what I had. Butch had the delicious ham balls, potato salad, sweet corn and coleslaw. The summer abundance of all things fresh makes meals a wonderful experience.
It decided to sprinkle this morning so Colleen and I took a break from our morning walk.
Eyes- with my eyes being divided with only one done has been a bit of a stinker. I am sure glad I do not have to wait any longer than I do. Next Friday I will be having the left eye done. It is a contest just remembering the drops. I will be doing drops all the way up to August 20th. It will be super having good vision again.
Till next time...
Keri stopped by with some ham balls yesterday and so we had an Iowa summer feast today after we returned from Lowes in Ames where we purchased hardware for some new doors. Back to the Iowa Feast...with the delicious ham balls, sweet corn and sliced tomatoes w/ cottage cheese. That was what I had. Butch had the delicious ham balls, potato salad, sweet corn and coleslaw. The summer abundance of all things fresh makes meals a wonderful experience.
It decided to sprinkle this morning so Colleen and I took a break from our morning walk.
Eyes- with my eyes being divided with only one done has been a bit of a stinker. I am sure glad I do not have to wait any longer than I do. Next Friday I will be having the left eye done. It is a contest just remembering the drops. I will be doing drops all the way up to August 20th. It will be super having good vision again.
Till next time...
A Song/Video about Farming
My cousin Sherry's daughter Joanna had this video on her Facebook page. I shared it in that location but I know many of my farming connected friends are not big Facebook fans and knew they would enjoy this. Hope your connection is fast enough to make going to see it a pleasant experience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48H7zOQrX3U&feature=player_embedded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48H7zOQrX3U&feature=player_embedded
Friday, July 20
Rich and Donna Visit
Rich and Donna came to visit on Wednesday and I skipped right over it...so now I am backing up a bit. Rich wanted an Iowa corn picture so we helped out with that and I think the picture turned out great. This particular field looks better than many.
We also had a great visit and ate at the A & W. Rich has long been an A & W fan and was pleased to know our A & W was open for business.
We also had a great visit and ate at the A & W. Rich has long been an A & W fan and was pleased to know our A & W was open for business.
Thursday, July 19
Cataract Surgery- eye one
It went well. I can see well enough to be on the computer but with
reading glasses. Butch's reading glasses are 1.75 and mine will be 2.50
so we will not be sharing as we thought we might be. I am currently
using some 2.00 and they are adequate but barely.
Cataract surgery has either changed drastically in the past year and half or my vision situation is a world away from what Butch's was. I have no lifting restrictions. I do not have an eyepatch to wear at night. I have no bending restrictions. I am supposed to stay away from dust and dusty places for 3 days but other than that I am good to go. I had the surgery at 10:00 A M and it is now 2:30 and I am on the computer...done the puzzles and read email. Yeah, I have to work at it a bit more than I would have yesterday but that is okay. It will only get better. The second eye is getting done a week from tomorrow. I am much less anxious after having the first one done.
Cataract surgery has either changed drastically in the past year and half or my vision situation is a world away from what Butch's was. I have no lifting restrictions. I do not have an eyepatch to wear at night. I have no bending restrictions. I am supposed to stay away from dust and dusty places for 3 days but other than that I am good to go. I had the surgery at 10:00 A M and it is now 2:30 and I am on the computer...done the puzzles and read email. Yeah, I have to work at it a bit more than I would have yesterday but that is okay. It will only get better. The second eye is getting done a week from tomorrow. I am much less anxious after having the first one done.
Wednesday, July 18
Bonding with Brady...
I love this picture of our Sweet Elise. I snipped it from her Mama's facebook entry.Tuesday, July 17
Tuesday Update
All four windows are installed and two have been trimmed out. Both tube skylights are installed. 3 new doors were supposed to be delivered today. Not. But they will not get installed till Saturday so there is time for them to get here. So we are sneaking up to insulation time. Oops forgot about the bugaboo of an energy audit needed before we can insulate. Have not heard a word from Alliant Energy. Figgers.
At any rate I have been quite busy helping Butch and getting various household chores done as well. Today I was helping Colleen with her computer and in the process made a new discovery www.drive.google.com. It is a cutie and takes all the worry out of a computer crash. Easy as pie to use also. Always gathering new material for computer class...
At any rate I have been quite busy helping Butch and getting various household chores done as well. Today I was helping Colleen with her computer and in the process made a new discovery www.drive.google.com. It is a cutie and takes all the worry out of a computer crash. Easy as pie to use also. Always gathering new material for computer class...
Monday, July 16
Have you noticed?
At the bottom of this blog and all the others I take care of is a place
to insert your email address and when you do so you will then receive
updates in your email. It does make it handy for people who forget to
stop by for a look.
Barb- the main keeper of the blog
Barb- the main keeper of the blog
Sunday, July 15
Ballad of Waldo Canyon
You must admire those
firefighters.
Thanks, MickeyWritten on July 5th, 2012, while watching the last hotspots of the Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado Springs, which destroyed over 340 homes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFUNNZ0cqKU&feature=youtu.be
Two windows and a skylight
Russ and Butch installed 2 windows and a sky light yesterday so indeed the place has a different look.
Living Room -Interior-Old
Bedroom Interior-Old
Bedroom Exterior-Old
Bedroom Interior-NEW!
Bedroom Exterior-NEW!
Butch has some trimming out to do and I have some painting before we can get the completed look.
This next part is the mind-boggling one. We installed a tubular skylight in the bathroom. The bathroom and closet will not have windows so we needed as much light as possible. Our friends Jack and Denise have these tubular skylihts in their house and it is hard to believe the amount of light available without electricity. I have taken the pictures below without any additional light. I am not sure how well you will be able to grasp the concept through these photos.
This view is from the bedroom looking into the bathroom. This is all natural sunlight.
From the kitchen looking into the future bathroom
The roof apparatus on the right is the globe for the tube light
Russ is on the roof installing that part of it.
Roof view.
The lights we purchased are http://www.menards.com/main/doors-windows/windows/roof-windows-skylights/odl-10-in-composite-flashing-tubular-skylight/p-1715831-c-9465.html
$153 each and that was an online price. I did not see that low a price anywhere else. However shipping is free and that really sweetened the deal.. ODL is the brand name. We did a bunch of shopping and we are happy with our choice. The result is amazing. Stop by and check it out!
Friday, July 13
Rain glorious rain
We received 1.1 inch of rain this morning and the ground sucked it up like a sponge. This happened between 5:00 and 6:30 AM and I doubt if you would get your feet wet if you went out now at 10:00 AM. Colleen and I did not walk this morning but Butch and I did. It was so so nice to have the rain. I have not checked my rain barrel but it should have a healthy amount in it again. I also had a one day reprieve from watering.
We are so happy for the Leo and Keri Brooker family and their new grandson. I think he looks like his grandpa but I am sure not everyone will agree with me. That always seems to be a big difference of opinion when we are looking on a new little person for the first time.
We are so happy for the Leo and Keri Brooker family and their new grandson. I think he looks like his grandpa but I am sure not everyone will agree with me. That always seems to be a big difference of opinion when we are looking on a new little person for the first time.
Grandpa Leo and Brady
Grandma Keri and Brady
Beautiful Baby Brady
Dad Greg, Mom Erin and Brady
New DaddyThursday, July 12
On the Verge
Butch has the electrical done! Whoohoo!! and we are on the verge of some really visible improvements. Butch has help lined up this weekend for windows, exterior doors,pocket doors and solar tubes. Of course it most likely will not all get done this weekend but it will be a great start. Also we are getting an energy audit lined up in preparation for the insulation job. So it has seemed like a long time coming but the puzzle pieces are at least moving a bit and it will not be long now till they are in place.
The pictures below were taken while Butch was wiring. Wiring really does not show up much in pictures but I hope to have some really big change pictures some time next week.
Looking north- Butch is standing in Bathroom door and to his right is the bedroom.
Taken from the far south wall looking at the bedroom
Standing in the bedroom looking toward kitchen/ living room.
Standing in Bedroom. The pocket doors are laying down waiting to be installed
In the bathroom looking toward kitchen
In closet looking at east end
and then looking at west end.
trying to show you wiring...didn't work
The pictures below were taken while Butch was wiring. Wiring really does not show up much in pictures but I hope to have some really big change pictures some time next week.
Looking north- Butch is standing in Bathroom door and to his right is the bedroom.
Taken from the far south wall looking at the bedroom
Standing in the bedroom looking toward kitchen/ living room.
Standing in Bedroom. The pocket doors are laying down waiting to be installed
In the bathroom looking toward kitchen
In closet looking at east end
and then looking at west end.
trying to show you wiring...didn't work
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