January 16- 31, 2025 Getting through January

16-Thu-Today I worked on catching up the blog. Steve worked on the battery in the RV. After lunch we went out to a friends house to help him understand his new to him RV. We were home by 2:30. Then we worked on our battery in the RV. It seems to have a short. We might have found it. We did take a short walk about 4:30. Supper was chicken piccata (from Costco) and couscous and berries. The chicken piccata was not great. I am not buying that again. The picture looked much better than the outcome. 

17-Fri-Today we  did our usual morning stuff. Then it was off to Walmart. We put away our stuff and had lunch. We got an email about more money needed for the roof. So I talked to the guy and he said maybe the office had not contacted the insurance company yet. OK, we will wait and see. Tonight we watched the KC Chiefs beat the Houston Texans. We had fish and frees for supper.

18-Sat-I was up at 7 ish this morning. We worked on the music list off and on. I made chili for supper. 

19-Sun-This morning after showered and other morning chores we watched You Tube videos. The Eagles beat Buffalo and the Ravens beat the Rams. I made stuffed potato skins for supper.

20-Mon-I got up about 8 AM, Steve got up earlier. We did laundry and worked on the music list. It’s Martin Luther King Day and Trumps inauguration. Our weather was very cold, 16°! We had breakfast for supper.

21-Tue-Another routine day. We both worked on the computer on different projects. I am trying to finish 2024 on my blog. Later I put on You Tube and did indoor walking. We ate supper at The Boomerang with Linda and Hazel. 

22-Wed-We got up and dressed a little earlier today. We left at 10 AM  for Stillwater. I had a dermatology appointment. It was all good. We also stopped at Ulta for hair spray. When we got back to Perry we made stops at the post office and Homeland. After supper I listened to the Glacier Book Club about Disturbing The Sleeping Buffalo. Supper was Chicken Vegetable Soup and Berries. 

23-Thu-Today was a pretty routine day. We both worked on the computer this morning. I paid some bills and then updated Quicken. We took a very short walk today. I also killed some time looking at RVs for sale on the computer. Supper was Hashbrown Hamburger Helper.

24-Fri-It was 20° this morning. In my opinion that is just too cold. we let it get a little warmer and then headed to Walmart at Stillwater for groceries. The temperature got up to 50° today. We ate leftovers for supper and I also roasted some cauliflower. 

25-Sat-Today was another slow day. I did some de-cluttering and helped Steve with his music list. Supper was pork chops, potatoes, salad and berries.

26-Sun-Today we watched football. The Eagles beat the Commanders and the Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills. So now the Super Bowl is between the Eagles and the Chiefs. Supper was sloppy joes, french fries, salad and berries. 

27-Mon-Today we did chores. Taking out trash and tending to laundry. We were able to take a walk. I guess we putzed around with other stuff too. 

28-Tue-Today is another routine day. We did take a nice walk today. In addition we rant some errands downtown. I talked to both my sisters Pam and Marsha today.  Supper was at La Macarena with Linda and Hazel.

29-Wed-The weather is gloomy and cool today. We did computer work today including paying bills and catching up Quicken. For supper I made chicken enchiladas accompanied by salad, chips and later berries. 

30-Thu-We were off to OKC today. We arrived at 10:30 or so. Steve gets his shots for his back today. Then we drove to Kristi’s in Yukon and visited until John got off work. We all went to Cheddars for lunch, spent $80 +$16 (tip) for the four of us. We also ordered an appetizer, so that increased the total.We stopped at Walmart for printer ink and then drove home. Supper was leftover chicken enchiladas, baked chips and berries.

31-Fri-we got around and got stuff ready to go to Stillwater VA. Steve has his primary care appointment today. He was fasting so they could draw labs. We waited in the lobby then saw the nurse, back to the lobby and then with the nurse practitioner. She is retiring so next year he will have a new primary care provider. When he was done we went to Walmart for groceries and then home. We unloaded our supplies and had lunch. Supper was roast, potatoes, carrots and berries.

January seemed extra long, maybe due to the cold weather. Hoping February goes faster!

Dec 1 - 15, 2023 Getting Ready For Christmas

Dec 1-Fri-We got around pretty good this morning and left a little after 9 to go to Stillwater. We went Christmas shopping at Big Lots, Home Goods and a few other places. We also hit up Walmart. It was an overcast chilly day today. 

Dec 2-Sat-Today was the Big 12 Championship Football game. My team OSU got beat by Texas 49-21. Oh Well! At least we got to represent. We also paid some bills and did some bookkeeping. We completed a walk today also. 

Dec 3-Sun-Today we worked on wrapping some presents. Then we watched Denver get beat by Houston and Philadelphia get beat by San Francisco.  We walked and did a few other odds and ends.

Dec 4-Mon-We were up and around early this morning. Today Steve had his annual appointment with the SCI clinic at the VA. He was fasting so they could draw labs. We were out by 12:15 or 12:30. We ventured to Edmond to the Neighborhood Jam to eat breakfast. Linda and Hazel kept telling us it was great. We were not that impressed. there was too much food and it kind of upset my stomach- probably too greasy. 

Dec 5-Tue- We renewed the car tag and picked up the mail this morning. Then we also got the oil changed in the car. We went by the City of Perry to sign up for the electric rebate for having our Christmas  lights on. We walked today. Later we had supper at Braum’s.

Dec 6-Wed-Today it was another trip to OKC for my appointment at McBride. This is my one year follow-up for my left shoulder. They did and Xray and it was all good. Next we went to Quail Springs Mall to shop. While we were there we ate lunch at Chick-Fil-a. Our next stop was Target , then Kohl’s. We are making progress on the Christmas shopping, but it sure does tire us out. 

Dec 7-Thu-Today was pretty routine. I did have a hairdo at Linda’s. About 4:00 PM we went downtown for the Perry Christmas Parade. They had lots of cute stuff set up. There was a snow tube slide, a reindeer, a penguin, and some igloo tents set up for selling things. We made our way around looking at things and then the parade started about 6:00 PM. This was a run evening spent outside. 

Mary & Steve

Mary (different one) Linda and Steve

Reindeer

Red Pickup in the parade

Penguin

Dec 8-Fri-We called about a used car for Austyn (granddaughter). Steve & I went to Dunfords to check out the car. We drove it and made a deal. After lunch, we picked up the car and started cleaning and vacuuming it out. We are trying to surprise Austyn. It is an older car- Grand Marquis, 2001.

Dec 9-Sat-Steve worked on detailing the inside of the car. I worked on a picture book. Then I went shopping around Perry. I went to Tractor Supply, Thorns, Stillwater Mill and the hardware store. We decided to go eat at La Macarena because we were both tired. 

Car we bought for Austyn

Dec 10-Sun-I helped Steve check the tire pressure on the car for Austyn. Then after lunch we got ready to go on the Christmas tour of Homes. We went to 9 different houses here in Perry to check out their decorations. I learned that the ticket money goes to the city for decorations downtown.

Dec 11-Mon-Today we were off to Walmart for groceries. We also went to Aldi’s for a few items. We returned the license plate to Richard at his car lot. I attended Book Club tonight. They changed it to Monday this month and I was on time. A somewhat uneventful day.

Dec 12-Tues-We left for OKC at 9:20 this morning. We arrived at the VA by 10:30 AM. We parked and got up to the 3rd floor. By 10:36 we were check in and we left about 11ish. Steve got injections in his back today. We were home for lunch. I made him take it easy. I wrapped a few more presents. For supper we went to La Macarena and met up with Hazel and Linda. 

Dec 13-Wed-Today is the big surprise for Austyn. We used the ruse of having her come here to clean our carpets. So we left at 8:30 and drove to El Reno to pick her up. Then we drove back to Perry. We had the car hidden in the garage and got her out there. When she saw its she couldn’t believe it for a minute. Then we convinced her. We went to the insurance place and got the tags for it so she was legal. Then Austyn shampooed the carpet and drove home. She has had some trouble with vehicles, so we are hoping this helps her get lined out. We talked to Kristi and Logan, she is in Georgia with Logan’s for his graduation from basic training. 

Austyn and her car

Logan in his Dress Uniform-graduation

Dec 14-Thu-Today we putzed around doing odds and ends. I did some computer stuff and made calls. I also made a welcome sign for Logan. He and Kristi return tomorrow.

Dec 15-Fri-We left about 4:00 PM to go to the Airport. We planned to surprise Logan by meeting them (he & Kristi) at the airport. They didn’t know we were coming. We waited for their arrival and boy were they surprised we were there to meet them. We all went and ate at The Garage in OKC. Then Steve drove us home. Logan’s girlfriend brought the baby - so we got to see her in person for the first time.

Our newest Christmas Dachshund

Sunset on the way to Will Rogers Airport OKC

Mariana

Cielo & Logan

October 7, 2023 - October 31, 2022 Doctors, Routine Stuff and Football at Home!

 Friday - 7th Evidently today we pretty much took it easy and putzed around. We unloaded more stuff from the RV to the House - a little at a time.  We just relaxed at home. For an FYI: We put 2,217 miles on our pickup driving this season. 

Saturday - 8th Another day of doing exactly what we wanted. We watched Lottery Dream Home and Football. OU got beat by Texas and OSU played Texas Tech and won! I stopped our Dish service in the RV today. 

Sunday - 9th We try to walk around the neighborhood a little each day. The dogs get so excited!. We watched Green Bay and Dallas today. Luckily Dallas won! We completed some laundry and other weekly chores. Supper was Pizza at home.

Monday - 10th I was up by 9 AM this morning. Sleeping in is great! After breakfast and getting dressed - we went to Walmart. While I was there  I got a second pneumonia shot. Nobody wants pneumonia! Then we returned home and put away all our stuff!

Tuesday 11th Our electricity went out overnight. So glad it wasn't freezing! Today's project was going to Linda's and getting my hair colored. I washed that gray away! We called Power Lift regarding our foundation repair. Steve was working on the garage door and found that it needs replaced. We had piers placed by Power Lift back in 2013. At that time they said the garage was OK and did not need any piers. Well now the garage is showing some problems - so we need them to look at it. I put in a call and set up the appointment.  We had supper at La Macarena and walked after supper.

Wednesday 12th Today we went to the VA in OKC. Steve has an appointment with pain management for his back. The check in has changed! You used to use a kiosk with your card. Now you use your cellphone and a QR code. I wonder what the government will do with all those kiosks! Waste (?) They have also changed the travel pay - now you either do it on a computer or back to paper. Is this progress? Not too sure. It sure was easy with the kiosk! Steve also got his Flu and Covid vaccines. When we finished the appointment we drove home. We also did some errands around town. 

Thursday 13th - This day was paperwork and banking day. I recorded our trip expenses.  We caught up the bank statement from summer. We got some more clothes and stuff out of the RV. Now we have our trail camera set up in the back yard. Can't wait to see what we get. 

Friday 14th - We were out the door about 8 ish to head to the OKC VA. Steve had two appointments. And he got to pick out new glasses! Logan and Kristi met us for lunch at Cheevers when we finished. It's a historic place near Classen Circle in OKC. It's a little expensive for lunch, but the atmosphere is nice. Steve and I had eaten here before - but it s been a few years. The building has some interesting history. At one point it was a floral shop and that floral case is still in the front of the building displaying desserts now! After we got back to Perry I got my Covid and Flu shots at the walk in event sponsored by our local drug store.

Saturday & Sunday  15 & 16  OU beat KU. We watched a great game with my team (OSU and TCU). My team OSU lost in a 2nd overtime. Sunday Green Bay lost and Dallas lost. Sometimes the teams we like don't do great!

Sunset, October 18, 2022 

Week of  Oct 12 - 25

Monday- Routine. tried to order a new visor for the pickup - but it got cancelled the next day. Unavailable.     Tuesday - Headed to the VA early. Steve got back injections today. We were pooped when we got back home! So we took a nap. Supper at La Macarena.     Wednesday - I had a routine doctor's appointment and lab work. All good. We also it up Schlotzy's for lunch and got a few supplies at Walmart. We watched the new season of Bosch. It's good.     Thursday - Errands around town.     Friday - More errands and banking in town. Doing some paperwork at home. It's easy to get behind.     Saturday and Sunday - We watched football and took it easy. Steve made a stand for us to use an old TV for our computer monitor.  

Oct 24 - 31, 2022

Monday - Another drive to Ponca City for a Mammogram appointment. We got some rain today which is sorely needed.     Tuesday - I had my first appointment at MicBride Orthopedic Clinic. I am having an evaluation on my left shoulder. After X rays the doctor recommended I have a total Shoulder replacement. He doesn't do that surgery any more and set me up with another doctor in the clinic who can do my surgery. We had a nice supper art La Macarena with Linda and Hazel.     Wednesday - We completed some laundry today and paid a few bills. What fun!    Thursday - The guy was here from Power Lift to estimate the cost for getting the garage foundation stabilized. He was very nice and may know a guy who can get our cement repaired also. It has a big crack that has raised and is a very bad tripping hazard. We also got the oil changed in the car and it cost $70! WOW!    Friday - Shopping at Stillwater. I went to Ulta Beauty for my hair products and of course we had to go to Walmart for other items. Today we had a fox on our trail cam!     Saturday & Sunday - We watched a lot of football. My team got beat! Darn. On Sunday our grandson, Logan came up and he and Steve did some work on his Explorer. We also took him out to eat. He is a growing young man.   Monday - We were up and around early again. I returned to McBride to see the PA and meet the surgeon who will replace my Left Shoulder joint. They also had me do more X-rays, lab work and and EKG. Steve and I ate lunch at Chilis and went to REI to see about getting him shoes. We could not find his size, so we will order them online. Then we returned home. 

My Left Should which is getting replaced.

Ok this catches me up through October. I will try to get the rest of the year finished with brief posts like this.

October 8 - 14, 2019 More Fun with Repairs and Appointments!

Oct 8 - Tuesday
This morning we left the house at 9:00 AM and arrived at Stillwater Medical Center at 9:45. Steve is getting back injections today!. We registered then went to the surgery waiting room then on to the outpatient surgery room.  The nurse set him up and checked his vitals etc. She also started an IV. When they took him down to get the back shots, I went and visited with Angela and Jan, former co-workers. He was back in the room by Noon and we left about 12:30. We ate a salad at Braums' and came home. He rested his back and later we went to supper with Linda and Hazel at La Macarena.

Oct 9 - Wednesday
I got up a little later today, but Steve was up at 5:00 AM because his hip hurt. We did laundry and looked into the fuse box part for Kristi's SUV. We called Wilson's at Stillwater, went out to Vance here in Perry and called other places - no luck. I finally found the part online from a salvage yard in Phoenix. The guy will send pictures of it when he gets it off the vehicle. Next a trip to Stillwater - stopped at Lowe's to get info about new gutters for our house. We picked up a part for the dryer - because the buzzer on it wasn't working! Then we went to Walmart.  After  getting home  and putting things away - we relaxed.

Oct 10 - Thursday
This morning we got our accounting caught up - now we are up to date. The guy in Phoenix replied about the fuse box and sent us a bill through PayPal - $90. He will mail the part today. I went and got my hair colored and  did a few other errands. Steve stayed home and met the guy from Lowe's who came to give us an estimate on the cost of the gutters. The rest of the day was pretty routine.

Oct 11 - Friday
Back to the VA for a CT scan at 11:15, then another appointment at 1:00. We left the house at 9:15 and got to the VA early - the CT got done pretty quick and we went to Toby Keith's Bar and Grill for lunch. After the second appointment due drove home and took it easy.

Oct 12 - Saturday
Steve got up before me, as he does quite often and while he was watching TV - it went black! So we decided to go to Walmart and get anew TV. We got a 65" Samsung. It was not heavy but it was a little bulky to get unloaded and set up. But we got it done! It worked. We watched OU beat Texas. After that Steve installed the fuse box in Kristi's car.

Oct 13 - Sunday
We worked on Kristi's car on and off part of the day. We also watched Dallas get beat by the New York Jets (who had no wins so far this season)! No other excitement.





Oct 14 - Monday
After we got around, laundry was on the agenda. We tried a few things on Kristi's SUV.  It was working somewhat better - then it wasn't. We went to Sam's Auto and they said they could pick it up and bring it to the shop.  It was about 7:00 PM before they got to it. They are busy.  Steve tried to work on the mirror on the Driver's side of the RV - not much luck. We couldn't even find a You Tube videoe on how to fix it.  After supper we took a short walk around the neighborhood with the dogs.