New Ride

I can't believe we did it. We actually purchased a "new" vehicle, 2o11. Never thought it would happen for me. I am way too tight with our money.

It doesn't look much different from the old one, same color, that way everyone will still know it is me.

Been busy canning tons of stuff, and just trying to take care of myself. It has been a crazy couple of months. John and Annie are in the house, and Sarah and Brian are busy trying to prepare their house for this new little addition. Only 4 weeks to go. Time has really flown.

We went Saturday to see the B17 plane that John's dad was the radio man in during WW2. We actually got to see it take off and l and this time. What a good time for John especially.

This is the radio seat where Bob would have sat. Kinda neat.

We were glad we got to see it again. Sure was a hot day to be out on the pavement.

Off to the produce auction. Needing tomatoes for pizza sauce.

OH, what a week

Huge, terrible, horrific storm on Wednesday. Some places look like bombs were set off. Lots of damage. Sarah and Brian had one of their trees fall on their house. Quite a bit of damage. Won't know extent until insurance adjuster gets done. We helped them clean up some of the stuff last night. WWVA radio towers above Barton (been there for 70 years) are on the ground. Twisted pieces of steel, just toppled. What a sight. Still without electricity. Using generator. Will post pictures when "real" power is back on.

Baby shower tomorrow. What fun.

DC

Just got back from an amazing trip to the DC temple. We had such a good time. Nice to get away for a couple of days.

Ask Dottie about her wet t-shirt contest. The waiter spilled an entire glass of pop on her, along with ice and broken glass. She ate for free that night. Went back to the hotel and hit the pool and hot tub. Could have been worse.

We had such a great time in DC. Great hotel, great food, and great company.

TOO HOT

Thank goodness the weather has finally cooled down a little, only mid 80's. Still too hot for me, but better than the upper 90's like we have had. Would love a couple of good thunderstorms.

Off to the garden this morning. I am sure there is corn, beans, cabbage, lettuce, broccoli, cucumbers, tomatoes and who knows what else needing something done.

Visiting teachers are coming this evening and Sarah wants stromboli. No problem. I think maybe some zucchini brownies, also.

We have been extremely busy at the dept. 4-wheeler accidents are on the rise, AGAIN. After spending two weekends down in Anderson (where they like to ride), I have decided it doesn't even look fun like when we used to ride. Too many things to go wrong.

Baby shower is coming up in about a week. We will go shopping after that to get what she may still need. John and Annie are starting to move stuff into the house. Painting is done, some furniture has been delivered and the septic finally is getting finished. So exciting for all of them.

Busy, Busy

Auction this week had lots of good stuff. I got blueberries, that are now jam; pickles, now dilled; beets, now pickled. Glad that much is done.
Wednesday, hottest day of the year (98) we had a structure fire. Talk about miserable. Temperature, humidity, extra 40 lbs. of black turnout gear, and heat from the fire. . .not a good mix. Couldn't be near the fire long before having to switch out. Guys did great. No injuries, just had to keep everyone hydrated. Salvation Army canteen brought food and drinks, they are livesavers. Great departments in county to help out.
Dad's Uncle Cyril passed away on Friday. He had been bad for quite some time so this was actually a blessing. Funeral home visits will be tomorrow.

I love thunderstorms

I got up to a nice thunderstorm this morning. I love to listen to the booming outside. Not a fan of lightening, but, that comes with the storm. My garden was in dire need of some rain. Doesn't do much for me getting some weeding done, but that is OK for today. Getting ready to go to the produce auction. Need some beets to pickle. Something keeps eating mine so it will probably be just as easy to buy some, if they are the right price.
John is off for the day and I am hoping maybe we will actually get to see each other for a couple of hours. They have been working hard on John and Annie's house. It shouldn't be long now before move in day.
Sarah has been put on a 30 day heart monitor. She keeps having 'episodes'. She just 'feels funny' as she says. It is always different. After spending a day in ER the cardiologist put her on a monitor. Apparently the heart murmur she had as a baby has opened back up. . .something common in pregnancy. I'm sure they will be keeping a closer eye on her. She only has 5 weeks before she quits work, that is a good thing.

Off to the auction.

Fountain Show

Last night the RS met at Oglebay for the fountain show. We had a fun picnic, talked, enjoyed company of lots of fun ladies.

Before and after photos.

Good music and lots of good company. Nice relaxing evening.