Category Archives: Working Around House

Oh Dear, Nothing On The Agenda!

It is Sunday morning, and we examined the calendar. It was blank, bald, bare, devoid, empty, inexpressive, lifeless, lifeless, naked, and vacant of any activities.  This was quite an emotional experience for us as we usually plan the day over … Continue reading

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We got up early and worked all day putting Christmas in their boxes! Mary did most of the moving/packing while I resorted to lifting and staging things for the boys who came over later. We were just about pooped when … Continue reading

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The Day After The Procedure I Was “OK”!

Whatever they put in the painkiller yesterday worked; I slept clean through the night and didn’t wake up until 6:47 am this morning.   Mary woke soon after and made me some tea before returning to bed.  I heard her scurrying … Continue reading

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Saturday And We Are Coming Back On-Line; Power Restored; Cough 80% Gone

We were up bright and late.  It was last 7:40 when we got up.  Being the perfect husband, I got up first, turned up the heat, turned on the bathroom heater, started the coffee maker, and sent Scout out to … Continue reading

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It’s Friday, Time To Relight The Engines!

Bad news: Scout has been fired!  He managed to come to the side of the bed three times last night and want out.  First, to get some “outside water” at 10:00 pm, he again announced his presence for a #1 … Continue reading

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On The Road Again!!!

Monday should be optional.  We got up, and there it was, the alarm clock grinning like a fully-toothed alligator just waiting to explode to alert it is 6:00 am.  Alert us?  I can tell what time it is by how … Continue reading

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We Be Recuperating!

We’ve been battling a cold, and today, it decided to come back with a dramatic entrance—complete with a fog machine and a theme song! I half-expect it to ask for a standing ovation next! We stayed at home except for … Continue reading

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Another Windy Day???

Back to everyday life, we were off to the gym at 8:15 am.  We went through standard exercises and passed with flying colors. Then we got the news: We will likely shut off your power in the next 4 hours … Continue reading

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Today We Find Out What Happened!!

First things first!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROBIN, wherever you are!  This is Robin’s first time unable to celebrate her birthday in a hundred years, but we shall proceed to celebrate anyway! She decided to visit her work friends in Arizona. It … Continue reading

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The Decorating Continues Before And After The Dentist!

When our eyes opened, a little tape recorder began to play. It said, “Should you accept this assignment, we need you to finish decorating your house before the authorities condemn it.  This message will self-destruct in three seconds!” Then, POOF, … Continue reading

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