Monday Meanderings

 Monday Meanderings ... 

Well, no baby yet but I thought I would show you what our granddaughter's wonderful husband did over the weekend.

Billy came and chopped down one of our trees that was leaning very precariously and was threatening our shed roof and fence.

What a job!

Our "grandson in law" Billy.

His work ethic is stellar.

His parents raised a Super Star.

Timber and only the stump is left.

That will go away sometime in the future.

And

He cleaned everything up and filled the green waste can to overflowing.

All that's left are two neat piles for the next garbage pick up.

Billy sure volunteered for a big workout !

How does one ever feel like thank you is enough.

I think that the baby will reap the rewards for all the work that was done ... (;0)

Then yesterday son Steve came over after church and installed the equipment for our new internet provider.

It took longer than expected but it looks like everything is up and running.

I hope I can get all of my links and addresses over to the new name before the old name is gone.

Seems there is always something to do for this old brain of mine.

We are so, so blessed !!!

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THANK YOU !!!

 Thank You for all of the Warm Fuzzies you gave me.

I cherish our friendships via Blogs and in my everyday life.

To be remembered and given a Shout Out for my birthday was really something extra special.

There are several things that I want to share but I will delay them until tomorrow and my Monday Meanderings.

Today is nice and warm . 

 I listened to church on line and now am enjoying your contributions to the day ...  😊.

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THANKFUL THURSDAY

 Thankful Thursday

I sure am thankful for everyone that wished me a happy birthday yesterday.

Its a milestone for me to have made it to the age of 83 ... How did that ever happen?  I really don't know, but the good Lord has brought me through and it's now onward and upward.

A wonderful thing happened yesterday.  Our very pregnant granddaughter and her husband surprised us and came over with our favorite donuts and apple fritters as a birthday present.

I took a photo but it was after we had already eaten fritters and some donuts ... yummm ... 

Here is the sweet handmade birthday card she made for me.

I am so blessed.

The day before my birthday our son and daughter in love took us out for my birthday dinner.

We went to a favorite buffet at a local casino.  We hadn't been there in at least 2 years.

It was so tasty and the "all you can eat" made for  a wonderful evening.

Always be Grateful

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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

 Wordless Wednesday

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MONDAY MEANDERINGS

 Hi and welcome to November.

Its been quite a month for us and I'm ready to move on.

Remember those roses our neighbors gave us 2 weeks ago?

Well they have finally bit the dust.  I never had florist roses last so long before.

Here's a "Last Harrah" of the pretties.

And the final Goodbye as today is the day to put the green waste out to the curb.

I am still using my old Mac to do this blog.  

Can't wait to get the info. for using my new Mac Neo for the blog photos.

Sometimes I feel too old for this learning curve... I know its not difficult 

BUT ... this brain is sometimes a sieve when it comes to new things.😜

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HAPPY LAST DAY OF OCTOBER

 Happy Halloween

I'm kind of happy to say good bye to October and hello to November !

Enjoy the weekend and Don't Forget To Set Your Clocks Back !

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THANKFUL THURSDAY

 Thankful Thursday

This is a good morning with the promise of some rain this weekend.

I am so thankful for the country I live in.  

I'm not going to be political or accept any divisive comments.  

I am thankful for the freedoms I have and the opportunity to vote my choices.

And now to the rest of the story on Wordless Wednesday ...  

HaHa ... NO this isn't a Selfie !!!

I took this photo when we were doing some TradeShow work in Las Vegas.

I feel like we got a "million bucks" when we got a new computer from the kids.

We are blessed beyond measure.  There is definitely a learning curve and I haven't quite figured everything out yet. 

So Dave and I just keep on keeping on ... 

Have a fantastic weekend.

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Always be Kind

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

 Wordless Wednesday

OK this is going to be a "Wordy Wednesday"...

Our sons were able to get us a new computer.  We are forever thankful. It arrived yesterday and its wonderful.

The learning curve isn't too bad but at this time I can't access all my photos to put them on the new computer ... we will have to have our fantastic son Steve back over here to see how to do that.  Consequently I am back on the old one to post today.

So here goes my Wordless Wednesday ...

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MONDAY MEANDERINGS

 Monday Meanderings

First of all I have to share that today is our Firstborn Granddaughter's birthday.

She is a beautiful 32 years old ! 

Lauren has the tenderest and caring heart.  She is a determined woman that knows what she wants.  She is a wonderful wife and lover of the Lord.

I am so glad and thankful that she is our Granddaughter.

I just came across this photo of her at about 11years old, thought I had to include it too.

Happy Birthday Lauren !

On another note ...

People are always teasing hubby Dave about never getting rid of anything.

Well yesterday he proved that it was worth it to save weird things.

We here in the central valley of California are being warned that it's going to be a hard and very rainy winter.  We felt we should get our pumps ready for the flooding that happens every year in our backyard.

Dave rummaged around and found some poles from a now defunked hammock and chains, nuts and bolts.  He sat out in the yard and Jerry-Rigged a tripod to attach the hose and pump to.

I tried to clear the ever present weeds to make a spot for the pump.  What a job.

So now we can say "Come on rain, we are ready for you".

WE may be Old and Wobbly but we get things done.  It may take all day but it does get done!!!

That's about it for today.

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SUNDAY THOUGHTS

 It's Sunday ... 

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THANKFUL THURSDAY

 Thankful Thursday

Lots to be thankful for today.  We got rain ... not heavy downpours but everything got a nice drink !

Our older son and our Daughter in Love came over last night and brought dinner for all of us.  Yummy food and great conversation.  We haven't been together for several weeks and there was much to be caught up on.  

And now on to The Rest of the Story.

Wordless Wednesday

No !!! The Aliens haven't landed ... 💥😂

This is a sculpture called "Point of Infinity" by Hiroshi Sugimoto.

It is 69 feet tall !! It was created from heavy Stainless Steel and it will maintain its beauty even through the constant salt air of the ocean.

The sculpture is located at Panorama Park on Yerba Buena Island / Treasure Island  San Francisco, CA.

The sculptor wanted the piece to denote "The Edge of the Universe",

I love how the sun is reflected on the point.  It also is a sundial during Spring and autumnal equinoxes.

We visited this 2 years ago and the place has 360* views of the Bay Area and its bridges.

Treasure Island was originally built to host the Golden Gate International Exposition (World Fair) in 1939.

Thanks for all of your comments.

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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

 Wordless Wednesday

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MONDAY MEANDERINGS

 Monday Meanderings ... 

Last week was both interesting and profitable for us.

First of all it was our son Mark's 53 birthday !

He's such a terrific guy and works so hard being a RN.  He's a great father, wonderful husband and has the best sense of humor.  He is also generous to a fault.  

Love him to pieces.  His wife sent this photo to us.  He looks a bit tired but that's the way it goes sometimes. 😊

I have an interesting story that's all about blessings.

We have been trying to sell this framed photo on Facebook Marketplace for a very long time.

It was mostly "crickets" with no views even.

Fast forward to Sunday.  A man and his wife were  searching on marketplace for a travel trailer ... when this picture popped up on their screen.  Wife says what's that all about?  That's not a trailer ... Husband says hey, wait a minute.  That picture is exactly like my dad's picture which hangs on his dad's wall.

Husband says I have always had "Big Envy" for it.  The guy is the biggest John Wayne fan and also has a whole wall in his "man cave" of John Wayne memorabilia.  I NEED this !!

So

The gentleman contacts us and offers us a great price.  We accept and a few hours later he's at our door cash in hand. Phil was so excited to get it.  

The interesting thing in talking to him was what his job is... He is a medic with the ambulance service here in town.  

Come to find out that he came with the ambulance 5 months ago when Dave had that fall.  Phil thought he recognized my hubby.  Small World and such a win win for us.

I am convinced that there was no mistake in his searching for a trailer and the picture popping up.  The Lord certainly supplies our needs in the most interesting ways.

We also made 2 eBay sales this past week too.

This is a very heavy cast iron teapot on its way to Mississippi.

This beautiful metal purse is on its way to California.

Wish I knew how this exotic purse was going to be used.

Well, that pretty much takes care of my Meanderings for this time.

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A GIFT

 As I say so very often, we have the best neighbors.

Our next door neighbors were away for a few days.  They always let us know so we can just keep an eye on the house.

Their packages were suppose to arrive today (after they returned home) ... 

Well , they arrived in 2 separate deliveries several days ago !

We were asked to pick them up so they would be safe ... of course we were happy to do that.

Two Dozen Roses were the most beautiful and fragrant Thank You we have ever received.

I separated them between 2 vases so I could enjoy them in several places.

We are so blessed.

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THANKFUL THURSDAY

 Thankful Thursday

There are so many things to be thankful for everyday but especially today.

Our friend just came out of surgery and everything  went so well.  We are praying for a full and speedy recovery.

Thankful for the beauty of this season.  

God has the best box of crayons !

Hope Valley, CA.

Thankful for the gift of humor too.

And now on to the Rest of the Story ...

Wordless Wednesday ... 

Myra, you were spot on ...

This is at Disneyland circa 2011 ...

Talk about archaic ... 

These are such a blast from the Past.  No longer there but I just love this reminder.

I haven't seen a phone booth or public phone in years.

I just couldn't pass up taking a picture of them since they were all in a row and begging to be used.

Thanks for looking and I so enjoy your comments.

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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

 Wordless Wednesday

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MONDAY MEANDERINGS

 Here we are again ...

The start of a new week ... 

I truly am Meandering this morning ... 

Both Dave and I have been feeling a bit queazy the last few days.  Thankfully we are both feeling better today, but we are in the Take It Easy mode ...

So  ... 

All that to say I am just sharing some archived photos that have No Rhyme or Reason to Them ... 😌

Since the foxes seem to have left our area, we are seeing several squirrels again.

I know, I know ... what's this all about ?

I am so attracted to quirky things that don't really have any good explanation to them ... 

Silly, huh?

I'm also attracted to textures and shadows.

Well, there you have it for today...

Happy Meandering ...

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NO REASON

 Really no reason ...

I was just going down another Rabbit Hole on my computer and saw my photo of  a friends' llama.

That's all I got for today ... folks ... 👀😁

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THANKFUL THURSDAY

 Thankful Thursday

and

The Rest of the Story ... 

I am so thankful for the promises of this scripture verse.

Very thankful for answers to our prayers.  A financial burden was lightened this past week.  We are so grateful for the right people giving us information and how we could follow through.  I can't go into detail on this public forum but God promised and we are good for another year medically.

And now on to "The Rest of the Story from my Wordless Wednesday.

I'm glad you enjoyed my little creatures among the flowers.

I captured this scene at the High Sierra Iris Farm a few years ago.

Since we are coming up on Halloween I thought this would be a fitting post.

Maybe they want me to take them to our leader, or they just landed and wanted to enjoy all the different varieties of Iris surrounding them!

I know we sure did.  

I have never seen so many different kinds of Iris Ever !

Thanks for stopping by ... 

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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

 Wordless Wednesday

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MONDAY MEANDERINGS

 Monday Meanderings ... 

Well here we are again, at the beginning of a new week.

Its officially Fall but our thermometer says not quite yet !!!

Today's prognostication ... 98F ... I'm so thankful our AC just keeps chugging along.

I finally finished pruning our fruit trees and this morning am loading the debris into the green waste for pick up.  The yard looks so much better and I feel a bit more ready for the warnings of a sever El Nino rainfall this winter.  Need to get more weeding done and pumps set up for the flooding that will come.  I would rather get that kind of thing done while I have energy and son will be available to help Dave and I.

Here's our Agapantha is going to seed.  This is the first year in a very long time that we have had flowers.  I think its pretty in its "Fall state" too.

I saw this recipe on FaceBook the other day and thought it looks so easy and tasty too.  I am anxious to give it a try very soon.

That about wraps it up for today My Friends ...

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THANKFUL THURSDAY

 Thankful Thursday

Happy First of October.  I am so thankful for another month to arrive.

I am trusting that it will be a good one for all of us !!

And now to the Rest of the Story  ... 

Love all of your comments on my cute little bear.

No, he isn't real.

A few years ago Hubby and I were scoping out some fall colors in the Eastern Sierras.  We were in Hope Valley and stopped at the Sorenson Resort (known for fantastic vistas and golden leaves in every direction.

Walking around the area I spied a bear climbing a tree.  Upon further inspection we saw that it was a wire structure covered in moss.

Pretty realistic from afar.  I thought it was a perfect Wordless Wednesday photo.

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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

 

Wordless Wednesday

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