March, 2021 It's Beginning to be Springlike!

 Well March didn't start out too exciting. Steve has been working on a short in the RV and that kept him busy. I changed our Roadside Assistance to Escapees this year. We are pushing Lowes every chance we get to get the kitchen remodel going. Things are happening slowly on that front. Of course we are doing routine things, like getting our groceries and keeping up with our banking and bill paying. Steve installed new spark plugs in the RV.  Logan came up and spent some time with us and helped Steve with the RV work. Steve was able to get his first COVID vaccine and I got my second one on the 6th of March.

Full Moon - Mar 1

We all got hairdos and cuts at Linda's on the 9th of March. And since it was Tuesday we had supper at La Macarena here in Perry to celebrate Hazel's birthday. The guys are still working on the RV short and putting things back together. We have enjoyed watching the  Big 12 tournament and we were happy to see so many of the teams in our conference make it to the NCAA tournament. My team, OK State got 2nd in the Big 12 tournament. 

Hazel's birthday picture!

Part of the items we ordered for the kitchen remodel arrived on March 12th. The range was wrong - I guess  I emailed the salesperson the wrong number. Anyway we sent it back. We re-ordered the correct range (stainless steel) and went to Lowes to pay the difference. We also picked out the hardware we needed. On Sunday, the 14th, Steve, Logan and I took the dogs for a nice walk at CCC Lake. They have made a nice little trail there and we really enjoyed it. 

Steve, Logan, Buster & Poopsie on the CCC Trail

I guess since spring is coming we are doing some extra things. We ordered a new shade cover for our  patio gazebo and finally decided it was time to put it on while Logan was here to help us. We also changed the sheets on the bed (what a job)! We have an adjustable bed and it is quite a process to get the sheets changed. Also we met up with Kristi on the 15th so Logan to get back home and attend soccer practice.  

Bison living just south of Perry (Mar 15th)

We went to Texas Roadhouse with the girls on the 16th and also bought a new office chair for Steve. It is quite nice. It's a Lazy Boy and pretty snazzy. Steve also bought some new overalls for the summer. On Friday the 19th - Steve had a bad toothache - Of course the dentist couldn't see him til the following Monday. Also on Friday, OK State beat Liberty University in their first game of the big tournament. Steve didn't do too much over the week-end except nurse his toothache. On Saturday, I drove over to Enid and had lunch with my sister Pam at Napoli's. It was good but a little pricey for lunch. Sunday we watched OK State get beat by Oregon State in the 2nd round of the NCAA tournament. 

On the 23rd (Tuesday) we had our usual supper with Linda and Hazel, then went to OKC for Steve's MRI on his back. Kristi is dealing with her car problem. I got online and purchased my lifetime Senior Citizen Hunting and Fishing License ($25). I doubt I'll do any hunting, but I think Steve and I need to go fishing. Kristi purchase a new to her SUV on the 25th.  Another highlight of this week was on Friday - we loaded up some old junk and hauled it off to the dump. It's a spring thing, getting rid of junk! We also had to pick up branches in the front yard and Steve had to do a little work on the RV Hood. We went to OKC on Saturday, the 27th to watch Logan play soccer. It was kind of funny because as we drove up to the soccer field, I saw the Woodward Boomers Activity Bus. Logan's team was playing the team from my hometown! Hmmm.. who to root for?  I rooted for   Logan's team, but the lost by 1 point. Darn! Kristi and her boyfriend, John joined us for lunch at Chili's. Later I went to REI and ordered some shoes. On Palm Sunday (28th), we got dressed up and went to Bartlesville. My niece Paige had invited us over for a celebratory lunch. We celebrated my great nephew's (Landon) birthday and Easter. On our return home I turned a corner too short and my right rear wheel fell into a pothole. It made the rocker panel come off. Steve said he can fix it!

Full Moon Mar 26

Soccer Game Mar 27

I got the oil changed on the car (30th). We also got an update on our kitchen remodel - which is still slow going. For supper this week - we went to Freddy Paul's in Stillwater. It has been around for years, but I had never eaten there. It was OK, but pricey - not sure I would return. That about sums up the highlights for March.

Ranchers are burning off grass pastures in Osage County, OK 

Just a few pics on our way to Bartlesville Mar 28

Landon, Rachel, Me, Steve, Parker

Paige, Pam, Me

Parker, JC, Pam, Rachel, Landon

Top: Paige, Parker, David

Bottom: Landon, Rachel

Me, Steve

October 1-11, 2020 Busy at Home

Thursday - Oct 1

We went to OKC and got new tires for the pickup at Hibdon’s. Then I went  to Dillard’s and bought two new pairs of jeans. Boy was that store deserted. Also they may not continue to carry the brand I like (Allison Daly). That disappoints me. I guess I am going to have to start shopping at Kohl’s, Belk or CJ Banks. Our next stop was Onan - Cummins dealer where we got the part ordered for the generator. Kristi met us and we went to Texas Roadhouse for supper and exchanged vehicles. We got my car back and she took the pickup. Steve told her to be careful with his new tires!

Part for Generator (Exhaust)

Friday - Oct 2

I took the car to Vance Chevrolet to get the oil change and we also picked up the mail. Then we get our new electric bill and had a fit! The water portion of our bill showed that we had used 30,000 + gallons of water between Sept 1 & 10 when we were still in Montana. I have no idea how that could have happened. Anyway, they checked the meter and said it wasn’t the problem. I asked them about an appeal process - which they replied that they would have to get back to us on that. Also I asked about getting the spark plugs changed on the car - Vance said it would cost $480. WOW I had another fit! I called the Chevy dealer at Stillwater and they said it would cost $250. I am getting my oil changes and service done here in Vance where I bought it because they guarantee the power train to 100,000 miles if you do that. But wow! Steve will probably change the spark plugs when needed. 

Saturday - Oct 3

After we got around, we went to Enid and had lunch with Pam. We watched OSU football and they beat Kansas pretty good. We also stopped at the Walmart Market and then went home. 

Sunday - Oct 4

I called Dish to cancel our satellite services on the RV. We also watched Dallas Cowboys get beat by Cleveland. Late we went to  OKC  to meet Kristi and the kids at Olive Garden for supper. We exchanged vehicles again and returned home. 

Monday - Oct 5

Today we celebrated our 18th anniversary and Marsha’s birthday! We did some business in town and checked on the mail. Steve got me some beautiful roses! Then we just hung out around the house and completed our laundry. I heard back from the City of Perry and they said they didn't really have an appeal process - but would reduce the $300 bill to about $148. So I guess it helped to have a fit!

Tuesday - Oct 6

Today I had WW Zoom meeting and then later we both got hairdos at Linda’s. Steve did some work on the RV generator. We met Linda and Hazel at the Kumback for supper. 

Wednesday - Oct 7 

We got up and walked then went to Lowe’s at Stillwater to look for bolts for the generator. We didn’t have any luck there. We ate lunch at Schlotzsky’s and did our grocery shopping at Walmart. Then it was back home!

Thursday - Oct 8

We  putzed around  some then Steve worked on the generator and I hemmed my jeans. Steve also sprayed the back yard to try to kill these bugs we have. Our internet was out most of the afternoon. AT & T never gives us any warning - it just goes out! That irritates me! I made us a nice supper of meatloaf and baked potatoes. We took a walk after supper. 

Halloween Decorations about a block from our house

Friday - Oct 9

After we got up and around we walked in the morning. Steve worked on the fan blower motor of Kristi’s car. I worked on the blog. We went to O’Reilly’s because Steve was hoping to find just the cage for the fan blower motor - but of course you have to buy the cage and the motor - OK! We picked up leaves and branches in the front yard. Steve installed the fan blower motor in Kristi’s car. I worked on  catching up our bookkeeping in Quicken. 

Flowers we saw in the drainage ditch on our walk

Saturday & Sunday - Oct 10 & 11

We did our usual morning routine and walked then we watched a lot of football. We worked on the computer some and had an easy relaxing week-end!

Fall colors displayed on a tree in our neighborhood

It Happened Again! The Last Half of January 2020

Well it happened again!  It is already 5 days into February and I didn't post anything for the last half of January. I thought January would never get over, but finally it did and I didn't even realize it!
We have been doing routine things and running back and forth to places.
On Saturday the 18th, we went to Stillwater to pick up a few things at Walmart and also checked out Hobby Lobby and Lowes. Sunday we worked on the curtains that go in the front window of the RV. Steve wanted to add some grommets to make them close easier. I also worked on a book of Echo Lake pictures. And of  course we watched football. Monday wasn't too exciting, we did a couple of things in the RV and some laundry. Tuesday, we were back at Stillwater for WW and Walmart. When I returned  Linda colored my hair, to keep me looking good! I talked to Tri-West and the back shots got set up of February 3, 2020. We also had supper with Hazel and Linda at La Mac.  Wednesday gave a a little tiny bit of snow. It was overcast and cold. Linda & I went over and beat Hazel and Wayne at cards this afternoon. I also spent an hour on the phone with Champ VA- I love those calls!

January 27, beautiful sky!

Friday, January 24th Steve and I went to Enid and took my sister Pam to lunch. The we went into a little Bookstore, Hobby Lobby and some shoe stores. We didn't buy much of anything! Saturday we hung out at home and then took our dogs for a walk  around the square downtown. I vacuumed up some leaves in the back yard with Steve's help and he also attached something to the gutters. Sunday was another slow day, but we did walk around the neighborhood and watch Football. Monday the  27th was another  beautiful day. I had Steve do some work on paying the bills, so he can learn how in an emergency - that was lots of fun. It is a little frustrating for him. We also walked and vacuumed up some leaves in the front yard. We got behind in raking leaves last fall - so I am trying to get a couple of the big piles gone.

Tuesday the 28th it rained all day. We went to Stillwater anyway, to WW and Walmart. After we got back home- we didn't do a whole lot else.  Wednesday, we drove to Ponca City, I was supposed to have a mammogram, but that didn't happen. They figured out that the timing with the insurance was wrong! So a wasted trip - I'll be doing that in April.

Buster likes to be tucked in when we make the bed.  He is NOT spoiled!

Thursday we did our routine things and also walked the dogs. I also worked on my Echo Lake picture book. The problem is:  iPhones now format pictures in HEIC format and Shutterfly and Walmart only take jpeg format. So this required me to research and figure out how to convert the pictures.  Very taxing on the brain! LOL!
Friday the 31st we were up and around pretty good. We went to OKC to the VA for an MRI. Steve's pickup wouldn't start, he thinks the GPS was left on and it ran down the battery. So I drove us in the car. We got there in fine shape and they wanted lab first, so we did that. Then he was ready for the MRI without and with contrast.  That took awhile. When he got out his back was really sore from having to lay on the hard table so long.  Anyway we got home about 3:00 PM. He charged his pickup battery and that was pretty much it for the rest of the day.