Friday Fill-ins

And...here we go!

1. One week ago I was in Cripple Creek, the aspens are turning, really pretty!

2. I didn't have a care in the world when I was young. What a difference time makes.

3. Mama told me to wear clean underwear in case your in an accident (Didn't everyone's mom tell them that?)

4.Don't tell anyone, this is only between you and me. Does that really work? I don't think so.

5. Take your time and do it right the first time.

6. Tomorrow is another day, this too shall will pass!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to just going home and doing nothing, tomorrow my plans include going to the "Chili and Friole Fevstival" for some green chili's for the freezer and Sunday, I want to watch the Broncos win! (I hope)
Happy weekend everyone!

R.I.P. Gus

A couple of weeks ago, we were getting ready for our annual camping vacation in the mountains. This is a favorite trip for our 2 yellow labs, since they get to go with us. We actually call it the "dog" vacation. Our old guy, Gus, had not been feeling particularly well. But since he is 12 years old, this is not unusual. We kept a watch on him, and he seemed to snap out of it.

We were leaving on Saturday morning at 7:00 since it is about a 6 hour drive. Bill had gotten up really early, and came a woke me up. Sometime during the night Gus has passed away and was just laying out in the yard. This was a terrible shock, you just don't expect it. I almost think now it was an omen, since the trip would have probably been hard on him.

We had gotten Gus because my son had been babysitting for the people down the street, and their lab had puppies. My son really wanted one, and they gave him the pick of the litter. He seen the puppies everyday, until they were ready to be taken to their homes. Therefore, it was the hardest thing in the world, to call Marcus, who had not been home since March, and tell him the news. Telling our daughter wasn't easy either.

But here we were at 5:45 that morning, digging a hole in the creek not far from our house and having a ceremony for Gus, before we left. He is buried right next to our previous dog, Doc, a German Shorthair Pointer who died at 15, the year we got Gus.

Now left at home with us is Jake, our other lab, 5 years old, who doesn't know anything else but having a pal. He has changed, although a very good dog. So now the question, do we get another one, or just stay with 1 dog. We got Jake 5 years ago when our son left for college, and we knew Gus would be terribly lonely. Now we are in the situation. I guess we will see!

Friday Fill-ins

Friday Fill-Ins

Thursday, August 20, 2009

#138

1. I remember, I remember when I could fill up my tank in my VW bug for $5.00 in 1979.
2. Dear mom, I want you to know I wish I could have said I love you and goodbye.
3. Is that my body in the mirror, when did that happpen!!???
4. I'm trying to resist the temptation of playing hooky from work, and going home early.
5. I'm saving a hug and kiss just for you!
6. If I made a birthday list a black leather jacket would definitely be on it!!!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to margarita's on my patio (weekly thing), tomorrow my plans include a 4 hour bike ride on the harley and Sunday, I want (have) to go to play in our Praise Band at a different church, and them home to relax!

Domaine Chandon

San Francisco

We went to San Francisco this summer, and visited Sonoma/Napa Valley and some wineries. This is a picture taken in front of Domaine Chandon. They make sparkling wine here. It is a French winery, therefore they cannot call it Champagne. Back in the l930's all the wine makers around Europe held a conference and signed a treaty that unless you were from Italy, you could not call it Champage. Since the United States were in prohibition, they were not invited. So Champagne made in the states can be called Champagne. But Domaine Chandon still follows this treaty, and calls it's product Sparkling Wine.

Friday Fill-ins

I haven't done this in awhile, so here goes:


1. When will I be loved? One of my favorite Linda Ronstadt songs, and for singing Kareoke. Doesn't apply to me, I am veryyyy loved!

2. "The Shack" was the last good book I read. I've read lots of books, but this one really makes you think. I had to read it twice to really get it.

3. Everything has its beauty but I really can't see anything beautiful about snakes. I really dislike them!

4.Spaghetti is what I had for dinner. Probably for leftovers tonight, too.

5. I'd like your honest opinion, even though it might not be what I want to hear.

6. Home, not work, is where I want to be right now. Can't wait until 4:30.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to margarita's on the patio when I get home, and more spaghetti, tomorrow my plans include a barbque with some friends and Sunday, I want to relax.

30th Class Reunion

Every County Fair is reunion time. This year was my 30th class reunion. I held a bar-b-que for my classmates at my house with all the trimmings. Except for the storm that passed over with rain/wind while my husband was trying to cook the hamburgers, it was a success. We passed around the year books, and senior trip pictures, and had some good laughs. 1979 was the year for big glasses, the Farrah hair style, us girls wore boys levis and boy shirts. Anyway I did, I was a stick horse and had no shape. Needless to say, I think we all look pretty good for our age!