May $50 Giveaway

$50 Your Way May 2022 Giveaway!

Happy May Little Peanuts! I am so ready for some sunshine. Idaho can’t decide if it wants to snow, rain, or just be gloomy. So much so that it will do it all at the SAME TIME!! I am ready for some hiking and kayaking.

April wasn’t exactly a great month for The Husband! First a nasty MS attack that put him back in a wheelchair. Add insult to injury The Husband was diagnosed with Wet Macular Degeneration which requires a SHOT IN THE EYE!! WITH a NEEDLE!! Of course, I filmed the whole thing and sent it to our kids. They both agreed that I should feel free to NEVER share that again. LIKE EVER. In very strong language. Geesh!! Try and be a great Mom and keep the kids updated with our lives and this is the thanks I GET!?!?!  Kate, when you asked for a proof that George was alive and kicking on Instagram I ALMOST, almost posted that video. But, I figured that would be a tad traumatic for some followers.

On a lighter note we have a lot of traffic jams up on the mountain. And little critters that are digging holes, LIKE to the CENTER of the EARTH deep holes around the house.  Should we start a pool to see how long before the house goes WHOOOMP and disappears to China?

May $50 Giveaway

Okay for the REAL reason that you are here!

GIVEAWAY TIME!!

This is the same remainder of this post is the exact same spiel that I add every single month.

I truly am thankful you stop by! Most of you every day. I am blown away by your support!!

My monthly $50 giveaway is my way of saying THANK YOU for being a follower! I really do appreciate the fact that you are here. THANK YOU!!!

This month’s giveaway has the same exact spiel as last month and the month before and the month before that! The year before and well, you get the idea. For as long as this giveaway is popular, I’ll continue to do it. I am truly thankful and feeling blessed that you stop by. This giveaway is open worldwide for PayPal option only. (I’m not sure the other GC would work worldwide) This is a Giveaway that is hosted only by me. So, by coming back often and staying around for a while, looking at more than one page, really helps me. Of course, any extra clicks on advertisements are always appreciated!!

GOOD LUCK Little Peanuts!!

370 Comments

  • gloria patterson

    slept in this morning stayed up late watching some old john wayne movies. It was fun seeing all the different actors that you remember

  • Tamra Phelps

    Well, I spent some time looking for a wrench today online–realized how little I know about tools, lol. I mean, I know what a wrench is, but as to which one to use for what job…hmmm.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    Still no news from the vendor’s lawyer – so bloody frustrated I went back to bed and slept 4 hours. Absolute waste of a day.

  • Michele+Soyer

    Today is Memorial Day holiday in the states …here it is Indian Arrival Day holiday and my niece’s birthday what better way to celebrate all by taking the day off!! Calling the niece, having a BBQ and also making some curry on the side…a mix up but I want to make sure I have all my bases covered!

  • Sarah L

    Still moving slowly and getting tired quickly. Did go out in the car to return library books that were 17 days overdue. Glad for the new hip but not enjoying the healing process. Can’t focus on anything for very long.

  • Tamra Phelps

    Another slow day here. My oldest nephew came by earlier and talked for a while. School is now officially out for the Summer. I’m scheduled for that odd test/scan Thursday at the hospital in Lexington, I have to be there at 7 a.m. and they will draw blood, then at 11 or so they will put it back in me along with stuff they add to it, then at 3 they do the scan. So…an entire day at the UK hospital trying to pass time, lol. I guess I can take my tablet and a book and magazines…

  • gloria patterson

    My knee is bothering me so I have had it propped up most of the day. A little heat and little rest hopefully better tomorrow

  • l p

    looking for a replacement bulb for a 15-year old refrigerator that no one seems to have. it’s been discontinued by the manufacturer so the best plan is to open the door only during daylight. thanks

    • Tamra Phelps

      Did you try ebay? It’s crazy the old stuff people have on there. Also, on Amazon type in the fridge’s model and brand and bulb in search and I bet some company makes one that will fit. That’s how I found a vacuum filter for a discontinue model.

      • l p

        thanks for the suggestions. tried Amazon without success but not ebay. Amazon changes daily so will give them both a try.

  • heather

    I have had a pretty busy day so far for a Sunday. The day seems to be flying by. I am getting ready to make a huge homemade potato salad.

  • Shelly Peterson

    I was up earlier than I wanted to be. The neighbors kids and dog are out everyday at 8 am. I have lots of cleaning to do today.

  • Michele+Soyer

    Lawn man came at 6am so he is almost done – after breakfast I have to go out rake, sweep and clear the land drains….no Sunday lunch today – by the time i come up sandwiches will be the extent of my cooking! LOL.. happy Sunday all….

  • Nancy

    My day has gone fine so far. The day is actually just a few minutes old. I am going to cook a chicken later today.

  • KaLei

    My day is going surprisingly well. I had things planned and thought they would have to be postponed but they’re all a ‘go’ now. Yay.

  • Tamra Phelps

    It’s been a slow day here. I stayed up to late last night, slept too long this morning. And I’m still draggy and it’s after 6 p.m., lol.

  • heather

    My day is going pretty good just got in the door from running around town doing last minute holiday weekend shopping. I am sick over the gases prices that I saw today here $5.13 a gallon total b.s.!!!!!

  • gloria patterson

    another cool day sooner or later our temps have to settle down. It will get to hot and we will bitch about it. Did a little cooking and got some stuff ready to freeze. Got a new book I know where I will be in a hour 🙂

  • Kate Sarsfield

    Phew, it’s hot! We’re expecting 70 degrees in Ireland – really warm for this time of year. No plans for today, just reading, napping …

  • Sarah L

    Hello everyone! Back home again after 1 month. Broke my hip, 3 days in hospital, 2 weeks in rehab, 2 weeks at a friend’s house. No good internet so no PBW or other stuff for a month. Poof! May has gone!

  • Karen R

    The internet was down for much of the morning. It was raining off and on throughout the day. Our dog kept barking at the hummingbirds at the feeder. I’m getting sleepy and it’s only 7 o’clock.

  • l p

    the day is going well. out first thing this morning to take care of some errands. end of the week cleaning on now. thanks

  • Tamra Phelps

    My niece came by on her way to the high school for her graduation. I would have liked to see it but in this chair it’s just not really doable. I can watch it on YouTube, though. I can’t believe she’s graduating–and going off to college in the Fall.

  • heather

    My day is pretty quiet so far today I am taking it easy today did a lot of running around yesterday and am a little worn out today. We should be getting some rain today and I am looking forward to that we need every single drop.

  • gloria patterson

    Had breakfast with an old friend who was in for the long weekend…………. caught up on many years of not seeing each other

  • Kate Sarsfield

    Back from viewing a cottage. It’s a wee bit remote & has some damp in one room but other than that it’s great! I’ve put an offer on it but it’s due for another open viewing next Wed. and I may go along again. Just have to do something – no patience and a v.limited budget!

  • Nancy

    My day is going fine so far. We had big thunderstorms earlier this morning. A trip to the farmer’s market had to be cancelled due to a possibility of a tornado.

  • Michele+Soyer

    Sitting here and I should get up and start moving but not motivated at all…eventually I will get up and make a dessert for the weekend then out to do some seed starting…

  • gloria patterson

    Out and about this morning beautiful weather. Got home put everything a way ……………….. then took a NAP 🙂

  • heather

    My day is going pretty good. I am a little/lot pissed off that I am having to bird dog down some giveaways that I won 1-2 months ago. I hate it when bloggers don’t even reply to your emails once they ‘get theirs’ who cares about you. I needed to vent a little today thanks for listening.

  • Nancy

    My day has gone fine so far. I took care of some chores today. I’m about to start cooking some yellow squash with onions and a bit of bacon.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    Checked out a bungalow from the outside today & I like it. It’s in my price bracket and needs much less work than the other one. Viewing it on Friday & plan to make an offer. We’ll see …

  • heather

    I am very down today about the massacre in Texas been watching a lot of news reports and need to take a break from it. Hurts my heart for all the children and parents. These times we live in are not so good.

  • Tamra Phelps

    Third day of trying to straighten out the grocery screw up: they billed me twice for the same order. They are blaming the bank and the bank is blaming them. I don’t care, I just want it fixed. Groceries are too expensive to pay for them twice!!

  • gloria patterson

    Ever time I read or think about those children I get mad and cry. How many more people are going to have die before someone does somthing about gun control. I have a great niece and a great great nephew in school.

  • Michele+Soyer

    gotta love it – yesterday was pouring tropical rain and today the Sahara dust is so bad that the Met office says stay indoors if you can – you do not have to tell me twice! another day off sounds good to me!

  • Tamra Phelps

    Man, sometimes it just seems that nobody can do their jobs and everyone is trying to irritate you, lol. Today and yesterday have been those times.

  • gloria patterson

    Just a quiet day temp is still down and some rain. Worked on some craft items, read a book …………… took a nap. Now trying to think what I want to eat.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    It’s been a month since I went Sale Agreed so I rang my lawyer for an update – they still haven’t received the contracts from the vendor’s lawyers. Rang the auctioneers who tried to contact them but no reply. Who knows what’s going on but I’m going to start looking again just in case. Feeling thoroughly peed off.

    • Tamra Phelps

      Michele must be right about Mercury affecting us because I’m feeling the same way–everything makes me thoroughly pi$$ed, lol. I hope this is all due to things being slowed down due to ongoing Covid stuff and not them trying to back out.

  • klp

    We’ve been outside most of the day – planting, weeding, sorting – all sorts of fun things. So the day is going well. Thank you.

  • heather

    My day is going pretty good so far. I am trying to get several things done today as tomorrow it is suppose to be 90 degrees here and that is way too hot for me.

  • Michele+Soyer

    today is a typical rainy season day – tropical rain with no wind thank goodness…I must study for exams starting next week then off for the July August holiday as they call them here… I will sign up for “summer school ” though….

  • Rosey

    My day is going great. There’s only about a week and a half of school left for the kids and I can’t wait for the new chapter to begin.

  • Tamra Phelps

    Well, it’s been a day. Trying to straighten out a grocery pickup order for which they billed me twice, and get that 2nd charge taken off my account at the bank, and I have another kidney infection…just in a bad mood all the way around.

  • heather

    My way is going pretty good so far. I headed out early this morning and did some major shopping at Walmart to stock up on household supplies. I am now ready for a serious break running around town wore me out boy I need a better pair of walking shoes.

  • gloria patterson

    Our weather is so strange Saturday was 87 Sunday 75 Monday 60…………….. cool till Saturday then temp goes back up

    Just another day

  • xjanelx78

    It’s Monday and I had a rough weekend with an ear infection.. Trying to get in better spirits but right now I just kinda feel blah. Hoping rest of week is better!

  • Della Dabner

    Honestly, being disabled, my days are pretty much the same. Some days are pretty good but the pain can make some days not so good. I just pray and make the best of it all.

  • Nena Sinclair

    I had a very busy day. My daughter stopped by and dropped of 5 loads of laundry for me to do. Her washer and dryer are broken. Right after that, my neighbor sent me a test asking me to do 4 loads of laundry for her. I didn’t have time to do my own. Then made supper, did the dishes and did a few things around the house. In between all of that, I chatted with my fiance, who lives in the UK.

  • gloria patterson

    The one great thing about being old is taking naps. Raining and nice little breeze I was out for over 2 hours. So I am just going to be lazy the rest of the day

  • Tamra Phelps

    Sometimes, in the cold of Winter, I forget that Spring isn’t just sun and flowers. It’s heat and storms and tornado warnings. The last few days have been stormy and windy. But hot. I mean the kind of heat that you know will only break when a storm hits. Today has been stormy, off and on. So far, tornado watches have been mostly South of us. That’s the one drawback of Spring.

  • heather

    So far having a nice quiet Sunday. Just staying home today and doing stuff around the house and online. Hope you have a nice day.

  • Tami Vollenweider

    It’s a nice quiet day of just staying home! Yesterday was busy with a graduation party to go to and a birthday celebration for my husband!

  • Kate Sarsfield

    I’ve just realised that it’s been 85 days since I cooked a meal. I dreamt about my special omelettes last night!

  • l p

    the day has just started but there are lots of good things planned. expecting family to visit which will be the highlight of the week. thanks

  • Tamra Phelps

    It’s been a stormy or sunny Saturday…depending on the time of day, lol. It has gone back and forth all day. And one of the bird’s nests outside here has two baby birds in it!

  • heather

    My day is going better now that I am home. I had some grocery shopping to do well, I only needed a few things but ended up getting behind a couple in the 15 items or less Express check out and they had a full cart!!!

  • Kk

    My day is going very well. I’m expecting some video visits from friends I haven’t been in touch with for many months. It’s going to be great.

  • gloria patterson

    Slept late and just finished breakfast. Temp is now 2 calling for 90 today. Right now windows are open and air feels good. Don’t know what I am going to do today maybe take a nap

  • Nancy

    My day is going fine so far. We have a dance recital to go to later today with front row seats. We are having shrimp for lunch .

  • Michele+Soyer

    Went out yesterday and shopped quickly and back inside..Having guests tomorrow.. have not entertained this large since 2017 when husband passed – have no fear I am on top of my game!

  • Tamra Phelps

    I’m just sitting here eating almonds dusted with cocoa powder (the illusion of having chocolate, lol) and watching one of those ghost hunting shows. Yep, an EXCITING Friday night for me, lol!

  • gloria patterson

    we were to have 90+ today it got to 80 and almost rained all day. My sister in law ended up in the hospital fell last night broke ankle. REally messed it up tried last to set it BUT……………… Having surgery today

  • Kate Sarsfield

    Just back from checking out the house. No sign of mice or mould thank goodness but the vendor has left a lot of furniture and every wardrobe is full of old clothes and the fridge/freezer has been unplugged so it’s absolutely rotten :(. The shed is full of old stuff as well. I’ll email my lawyer to query the cost of removing all the stuff & who pays. If they expect me to remove it all then I’d expect some discount of the buying price. Also the water is cut off so I need to check there’s no outstanding bills to be paid.
    On the plus side, there are beautiful dog roses in flower now so it’s bumble bee heaven!

  • heather

    Things are pretty quiet here today thank goodness. We have had a ton of wind and it is chilly here but clear blue skies.

  • Tamra Phelps

    More rain here today, and tornado watches. It’s that time of year. For the most part we weren’t in the worst of it today, though.

  • gloria patterson

    did a little shopping when checking out I asked the woman in front of me if she had coupons and she said no. So I gave her $5 of $25 she was so happy

    decided to take a nap and my great niece (5) and her grandma stopped by for a little bit.

  • heather

    My day is going just so so today but I am trying to turn it around. Going to get busy doing a project to keep my mind busy and off of other issues today.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    I’ve made an appointment to visit the house tomorrrow afternoon. I plan on doing an inventory of what’s left by the vendor, measure windows so I can see if my curtains will fit etc. On the way back I’m planning a walk through the nearest town to see what’s what. Sooner I move in the better as I’d rather spend the cost of accommodation, cattery & furniture storage on the new house.

  • Tamra Phelps

    Rainy day. Is it just my imagination or does it always rain on days when we bury a family member?? My aunt was buried today. I didn’t get to go because it’s a few hours away and my brother drives a big pick-up so I can’t get in & out of that. he & his wife did go, though, and he took a family heirloom that I intended to give to my aunt next time we were able to actually meet because I knew she wanted to pass it on to her daughter & great granddaughter and great-great…yes, her line already goes that far. My Mom had the old biscuit mixing bowl their grandmother used when they were kids and after she died my aunt had asked if I cared if she took it. I didn’t mind at all because I think family treasures like that should be with people who actually have an attachment to them–and I have no one to leave it to. My brother brought me a rose from her casket and her memoriam card–and he said my cousin (my aunt’s only daughter) instantly knew what bowl it was. My aunt had told her stories about it.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    Well, the surveyor’s report arrived & has shown up some things that I wasn’t aware of but after a bit of a panic and a deep breath I re-read it. The work is do-able and needn’t be done before I move in so I can spread the cost a bit. I’ve re-done my figures to allow for things like replacing the boiler and it’s going to be tight but it will be mine. Over to the legal eagles now to check boundaries, deed titles and so on. Oh, and I’ve got a National Monument in the next field! It’s a small Bronze Age Hill Fort and dates from approx 2500BC to 500BC. There’s lots of them in this particular area but I hadn’t realised the were protected by law.

    • Tamra Phelps

      There are always surprises on those darn inspections!! I’m glad it’s going to be doable because I feel like you have made a real connection with the home.

  • heather

    My day is going pretty well. Our toilet wasn’t working properly so I watched a video on Youtube and fixed it myself woohoo!!!! Dodged a huge plumber $$$ bill woohoo!!!!!

  • gloria patterson

    Our weather is up and down rain and no rain even a little hail thrown in. Today it is trying to get to 60 but looks like rain and that will drop it. My aches and pains are acting up so I am doing a little bit of nothing 🙂

  • Tamra Phelps

    I just noticed that my name on this months comments has a plus sign (+) between the first & last name, lol. It’s on several people’s comments, too. Strange. I checked the comment form and sure enough it’s on there, so I removed the plus sign. I wonder how that happened?? Anyway, not much going on around here. The dang apartment maintenance guy had to take down the bird’s nest on my porchlight because management deemed it a fire risk. Huh??? A little bird’s nest on a metal porchlight on a brick building? He hasn’t been able to take down the one on the downspout, though because the bird is in it a lot, clearly has already laid her eggs, and has a hissy fit when he gets near, lol. You go girl!!

  • Kate Sarsfield

    It was absolutely bucketing down today so I didn’t go to the house. The surveyor’s report is due tomorrow, then contract signing. Another couple of weeks, fingers crossed, and I’ll be a homeowner.

  • heather

    It has been one wacky morning that’s for sure seems like things are a little off today. I had some good news this morning so things are turning around a little.

  • Piroska

    It was a good day, and we were able to begin the work in the gardens. Yard. Chicken coop. Goat pen. It was very busy.

  • Tamra+Phelps

    Got up early after not enough sleep, so I’m draggy today. But I’ll get my 2nd win around bedtime, lol.

  • Karen R

    My day is going well and a little too fast. Just now making dinner. What would I do without leftovers? Then it is off to grocery shopping.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    The building surveyor is checking the property tomorrow so I’m going to drive over to have a chat with him & do an inventory of what’s left in the house, measure windows for curtains etc. Just got an email from the cattery – Idris is fine but down in the dumps – don’t blame him!

  • heather

    My day is off to a pretty good start so far. We are having all kinds of phone issues so that has me kind of stressed out.

  • l p

    today is going well. it’s what a family member referred to as a ‘scudsy’ day – overcast, humid, not much air moving. slows one down, so putting one foot in front of the other is the key to crossing things off the to-do list. thanks

  • Michele+Soyer

    Taking another day off today – remnants of last nights eclipse apparent – strong tropical wave approaching originating off the coast of Africa – traveling far to us! wind and heavy rain – looks like a new book to start!

  • Tamra+Phelps

    Well, I cleaned the house today. You know, in the way that you only clean when something has happened that fills you with nervous energy and restlessness, and you HAVE to do something, to distract our mind, I guess. I do this when someone dies–and my aunt died Friday, so I’ve basically got a spotless house.

  • heather

    I am having a nice quiet Sunday hope you are doing the same. We are having some spring like weather here today 76 degrees.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    Took my plants out for a drive this afternoon! Other than that, listened to a couple of plays on BBC4 radio.

  • Michele+Soyer

    Sitting here with my coffee planning my day – nothing on my list but relaxing! music on – breakfast easy – and the dog and cats looking at me to play – what could be better! Happy Sunday all….

  • Tamra+Phelps

    I’ve spent most of today cleaning. Mopping, dusting, trying to establish some sort of order around here.

  • heather

    Today is super nice and it is a perfect 70 degrees outside. I had some running around to do today and every one was so nice and happy love days like today.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    A beautiful warm day today so I took the houseplants out of the car & gave them a feed and a good shower.

  • gloria patterson

    Some days I just feel so lazy!! If I want to do something I do if not just stay home. Made a pasta salad this morning, read a little and took a long nap.

  • Michele+Soyer

    Beautiful sunny day – running outside to water the garden and do some flower transplants – also zucchini and cucumber transplants.. then back inside – eclipse weekend!

  • Tamra+Phelps

    Crazy day. I went to the grocery earlier, came home and thought it would be a quiet evening. Then my brother called and I found out my aunt Jean, my Mom’s sister has died. She wasn’t doing great but we all thought she was getting better. So, now we all have that strange, unsettled feeling you get when someone close has died.

      • Tamra+Phelps

        I will Kate. Thanks. She was the last of Mom’s sisters–their much younger sister died when she was young (I was just a few years younger than her) in a car accident.

  • Polly Hall

    We had 7 yards of black dirt dumped in the driveway and my husband & I moved it to the gardens, I’m so tired.

  • KaLei

    It’s not going as I wanted. There’s a massive power outage so I’m trying to figure out how to keep family and food safe.

  • klp

    Today is going really well. I’m finding what I need when I need it and that really helps. The sun’s out and it warms the place up, reducing the need for using heating.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    Happy Friday 13th! Was doing some typing & getting some emails out – just woke up after a 3 hour nap. My head’s all fuzzy so heading out for some fresh air before it gets dark.

  • heather

    My day is off to a productive start. I have gotten a ton done and it is not even Noon yet woohoo. I love days like this one where it seems I have a ton of energy.

  • l p

    this day is getting better as it goes along. a 6 am spam phone call didn’t start things off well, so there’s a lot of room for improvement. thanks

  • Tamra+Phelps

    Ugh, I got up early today after just sleeping a few hours, and I have felt groggy all day, lol. Of course, I’ll be wide awake when it’s time for bed…

  • gloria patterson

    Long story short version out to do some shopping……………. car battery dead 2n time in little over a month with a battery that was only 5 months old. AAA took care of the problem pulled the almost new one and replace with a NEW one……………. Happy Happy

    Got shopping done got it in and put the cold stuff away and left rest out. Decided I needed a nap………….. 2 hours later ready to go

  • heather

    My day is off to a nice start today. I got caught up on some much needed sleep last night and I feel a lot better today.

  • Nancy

    My day is going fine so far. I am crossing some things off my to do list. It is 67 degrees now with a high of 69 degrees.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    Just had a call from the niece – sis is home & heading to bed. She’s ok but v. sore when the painkillers ease off. All’s looking good that they got everything.

  • Michele+Soyer

    It must be all the Hungarian in me but I am strong and heal pretty fast – went out again yesterday and carefully moved around to do some more cutting – today I am going out again to do some more – this will take me days but I have learned to move a bit slower and more cautiously – all I have left now are the black and blues!

  • Tamra+Phelps

    My brother and S-I-L and my doctor want me to get a motorized wheelchair–arguing that it will be easier for me when I go to the grocery, not as exhausting when I have to go to the doctor at a big place like UK and insurance will cover it. All true. But I think it might mean I won’t stay as strong as I have gotten in my arms and core–because as tiring as it is to roll myself around, it also means I’m using my arms and core. And I fear losing any strength. Because I’ve seen what happens when people think they can coast in a health situation. There is no coasting, no saying ‘well, this is good enough. I’ll just accept this.’ You are either trying to get better or you are going to start sliding backward. Maybe there is a wheelchair that is motorized but also just lets you use your arms if you want. There must be, right? Then I could use it if I needed to at a store or clinic or hospital.

    • Michele+Soyer

      Look for one Tamra – that way you can the option you want – there are times when you could really use a chair that is motorized – you need to take care of yourself…

  • Shelly Peterson

    Went to dialysis this morning. I didn’t have the grandbaby until later in the day. It was a nice sunny day today.

  • gloria patterson

    Nice day beautiful weather nice breeze coming in my windows. Still working on cleaning out drawers/cabinets one or two a week

  • heather

    My day is going pretty good just got home and am taking a break and resting my tired feet. I did a ton of running around in and out of several stores and I am so tired now.

  • l p

    this day is going well. the weather is finally settling on Spring-like conditions. sure makes it easier to be outside. thanks

  • Kate Sarsfield

    No news about the house, no news from the sister … sleeping, reading and I’ll go jump in puddles again later.

  • Michele+Soyer

    Out on the land yesterday taking vines off banana and orange trees and yes – a mis-step and I fell into a hole….laughing now but not then! Feeling it today but as my father would say get up – dust yourself off and keep going..( he fell off our roof once and got up and walked away).. so carefully today I am back out there finishing the job….

  • gloria patterson

    Just a regular day nothing good or bad ……………….. BUT I did get my nap in. Tried to tell my great niece (5) she hates taking a nap or just resting your eyes in prek……………………… some day you are going to wish you could take a nap during the day

  • Kim Pincombe-Cole

    The sun is out, it’s nearly 80 degrees and I just got my 2 COVID booster – so it’s been a good day!

  • heather

    My day is is a sleepy one didn’t get a lot of sleep light night been taking care of a sick kitty. I am so going to sleep tonight though.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    Another day of not doing very much. Waiting on some documents from my solicitor & trying to find a photocopier/scanner in this little town.

  • l p

    the day isn’t going as planned but overall, well. took the bones out for a walk so that’s good, despite the wicked wind and chill. thanks

  • Michele+Soyer

    Reality has set in today – back to work!! spent the w/e watching all my favorite Tennessee Williams movies from the 60’s. love them all – no one writes women better than Williams…a dear friend of mine , gone now, was a waitress in Key West and had great stories of waiting on Williams and Truman Capote.. perfect gentlemen southern charm and Williams was a wonderful tipper!!

  • Tamra+Phelps

    Well, yesterday I couldn’t get the blog to load–chrome kept telling me it was not sending a something or other that was what they normally get from PB & Whine. I have no idea why, lol. Anyway, all is normal today. I have an appointment for the white blood cell test the orthopedist wants–the 23rd & 24th–it’s a 2 day thing. The first day, they draw blood and then you come back a few hours later and they inject the blood back into you along with whatever they’ve added to it–then the next day, you come back and they do the scan. I assume the blood has some kind of contrast added so they can see it in the scan. That means 2 days of going to Lexington and back, and the first day will be a full on 6 or 7 hour thing. I’m tired already! Lol.

      • Tamra+Phelps

        I know I have to do it, so I will, lol. But the sad fact is I am not back to 100% and I have to admit I am exhausted after having to go somewhere like that. You’d think sitting down all the time would make it easier…but you use your arms a lot and it is tiring.

    • Kate Sarsfield

      Just try to go with the flow (yes, I know I should try practising what I preach). Thank goodness you’ve got someone who wants to get to the bottom of your ankle’s woes.

      • Tamra+Phelps

        I know. I keep telling myself that after this test, I will definitely know if infection is the culprit. So…it will be worth the trouble.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    8am woke up … 11am woke up … 1pm woke up & had something to eat … 5.30pm woke up & went for walk … 8pm woke up …

    • Tamra+Phelps

      That was me this morning!! Except I had to get up at the 11 wake-up because a text woke me up saying the Walmart delivery person was on his way, lol. So, what’s the story with the house you had your eye on? Are you waiting for word on it or have you decided to move on to a different one?

      • Kate Sarsfield

        Contracts are with the legal teams. I’m looking for someone to survey the house (already know it needs the floors replacing in 2 rooms) so it’s more waiting which, as you know, I am just not good at!

  • l p

    this day is going well. another chilly one, though, so had to bundle up before going outside. grateful to have warm clothes and shelter. thanks

  • Karen R

    My day is going well. The temperature is a nice 77 degrees and it’s sunny. Might be walking the dog, today.

  • heather

    My day is off to a pretty good start. I am sticking around the homestead today getting stuff done and cleaning.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    Happy Mothers’ Day to all you Mums in the US. And for all of us who do not have children, Happy Day!!!

  • heather

    My day is going pretty good just had a huge wonderful breakfast of this Mother’s Day. Hope you all have a great day.

  • l p

    the day is going well – the kids are here and baking a special treat for later. hopefully, part of the treat will be cleaning up the kitchen. love ’em regardless. thanks

  • Molli+Taylor

    It’s not going great, to be honest. I got in a stupid fight with my husband and I’m really stressed out.

  • Shelly Peterson

    I had a wonderful afternoon going to lunch and to a shooting range with my daughter and her fiancé for Mother’s Day. I also got some beautiful flowers.

  • Tamra+Phelps

    Yesterday was a long one with having to go to UK (Univ. of KY) for a doctor’s appointment–it’s such a huge place that you have to walk a country mile every time you go in there, lol. And it is a trip to Lexington, and when I’m ready to go home, I can’t just get in a car and leave, I have to call the FTSB bus (they accommodate wheelchairs) and wait on them–you never know how long it’ll be. In other words, a long day. The upshot is the orthopedist is concerned it could be infectious arthritis. Meaning it isn’t like my other plain old arthritis, but it’s caused by an infection that ate away at the bone, etc., and caused an arthritic joint. That might explain why it came on all of a sudden in a joint where I had not previously had any arthritis pain. That ankle went from no pain to excruciating in less than 24 hours! And it started right after I first tried completely stopping the antibiotic they had me on long-term for the MRSA. Since then, I’ve tried stopping the antibiotic five times (my infectious disease doctor okayed it) and each time the ankle went ballistic in a few days. It’s possible the Doxycycline is acting as an anti-inflammatory and helping in that way but it would be unusual for it to help that much with arthritis pain alone. So, it could be that it is suppressing infection in the ankle, too. Anyway, first things first: he wants to know if infection is in there. After that, we’ll know what we can do about it.

  • heather

    My day is flying by for sure. Just got home from the store now I am cleaning the house and taking care of a sick kitty.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    Went for a long drive today just to blow the cobwebs away! My sister has had her op. & is in recovery.

  • l p

    the day is going well. it’s amazing how much one can get done when it’s a little chilly outside – keeps you moving. thanks

  • Michele+Soyer

    It is Mothers Day weekend and I have wonderful memories of my son – buying me roses – taking me to a very posh dinner then the theatre…and my amazing daughter 9 years younger making me cards and spending the day showing me just how wonderful she was – now this same wonderful daughter is giving me the best weekend of my life – sharing her memories of me – I could not be any happier or feel more grateful…

  • Tamra+Phelps

    What a day. First I had to go to the doctor and it stormed buckets just as I got home, but of course I got drenched. Ugh, and I have to have a scan on the ankle to be sure there’s no infection. hopefully, there’s not…

  • gloria patterson

    Had a busy day great niece (5) spend the day with me. We were busy all day long Its almost 8pm and I am ready for bed 🙂

  • Nancy

    My day has gone fine so far. I took part in a Mother’s Day tea that was lovely. We had a short but torrential afternoon rain.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    My sister goes for surgery tomorrow & for some reason I can’t get through to her via landline or mobile (cell). Went for a walk this afternoon soon as it stopped raining & jumped in puddles!

  • Tamra+Phelps

    It has rained all week. And it’s supposed to storm tomorrow, which figures since I have to go to the doctor tomorrow in Lexington…blech. I hate having to go out in the rain. When you’re in a chair, it gets wet and you wind up sitting in a wet chair…I have some rain ponchos that are supposed to cover the chair too, but if the wind bows at all…well, you get the picture. And either way, you’re dealing with overall WETNESS, lol.

  • Kath

    Whew, it’s a very windy day out there. So much for the time in the garden. But the day is going well because I can spend more time on my favorite ‘chores’.

  • Nancy

    My day has gone fine so far. It has been Thursday for just 9 minutes. I’ve been making some greeting card kits for friends to make tomorrow.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    Thanks to the ear plugs I got 10 hours sleep last night and feel so much better today, almost lighter! Bit of a scorcher out there today so I’ll head out for a walk later on. Sent a card to my sis wishing her luck for her op on Saturday.

  • Nancy

    My day has gone fine so far. I finished reading a book for book club. I will be leading the discussion later this month.

  • Tamra+Phelps

    I think that Mama bird has finally made headway on her nest. I got worried about it because the wind was nuts today and some was hanging loose, so I took the broom and knocked that bit down–I was thinking maybe I should knock kit down so may e she will start over in a better spot…but, after that part fell, I could see that she has actually got a pretty sound, firm vase up there where the mud is holding it together solidly. I think it’ll hold. It didn’t budge when the broom hit that part. So, she is definitely a robin–they use mud in their nests.

  • gloria patterson

    Aches and pains when we have rain but other wise nice quiet day……………. starting to thunder

  • Alisa Jenkins

    My day went good, I’m tired though(trouble sleeping) but it was a good day
    I spent time with my mom, I did a workout.

  • Shelly Peterson

    I didn’t fall asleep until 3 am. I woke up at 6 am to watch my grandbaby but he didn’t get here til 830. I could have slept longer.

  • Michele+Soyer

    Today dad has been gone 19 years….Everyday I think of him and what he would comment on .. he was tough believe me.. but the most honourable man I have ever known bar none… hope he is watching over me and my new hopes dreams and major life changes!

  • Kate Sarsfield

    I’m going to clean my room & ensuite today plus a load of laundry. Note to self: buy some ear plugs when you’re out – we’ve a full house: 12 rooms, 26 residents … toilets flushing … doors opening & closing … all night …

  • Tamra+Phelps

    I have an appointment with an orthopedist for my ankle on Friday. I’m not really looking forward to it–I don’t have a lot of faith in doctors. I’ve seen too many in the last 4 years and most have been useless rather than useful. We’ll see.

    • Kate Sarsfield

      It’s your time for a change, Tamra; this might be the little push that’s needed. Whatever … it’s not going to hurt to get more advice. Bring it on, I say!

  • gloria patterson

    Nice day slept in and made breakfast. Maintenance showed up and fixed my closet doors. the weather is nice windows open

  • Polly Hall

    My wonderful husband today removed all of the dirt from my flower garden so we can replace it with some good black dirt.

  • Karen R

    It was a pleasant day, weather wise. My best wishes to George. We have MS in common. Surprises everyday.

  • Kate Sarsfield

    I knew something was up. Not like you to pass up a few giggles & groans here without a reasion. Much love to George xxx

  • Tamra+Phelps

    Every day has started with sweeping the front porch lately, because that Mama bird is not a good nest maker, lol. Half of it falls every night. I think above the porch light is just not a great spot to set up housekeeping.

      • Tamra+Phelps

        I can’t reach it, lol. Rob just wants to knock it down, like a typical male ‘problem solver’ personality, lol. I thought she’d figure out the problems with her c hosen spot, but this is her 4th try (she started again today.) She’s hell-bent on that spot. Rob might be right (don’t dare tell him that!)–he seems to think if we knock it down she will see the spot as dangerous because of us and look elsewhere.

  • Nancy

    My day has gone fine so far. We had Mexican food for lunch. I had leftovers for dinner.

    I hope May is a better month for you!

  • l p

    it’s May Day. a slow start and now it’s raining. hopefully it will clear the air and give the flora a much-needed drink. thanks

  • Shelly Peterson

    I had the grandbaby a lot longer yesterday than expected. I tried sleeping in but the neighbors were up and out early as usual so I couldn’t sleep. Now I am just relaxing.

  • gloria patterson

    Don’t know but this has been one of those day that I just keep taking naps………… So far I have had 3 today.

  • heather

    My day is off to a nice start today. It is going to be 72 degrees here today and clear so that is nice. I am airing out the house got all the windows open love this spring air. Hope you have a wonderful May Day.

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