January 1-15, 2025 Happy New Year! And More

1-Wed-We started out the New Year by watching the Rose Parade. We completed our daily chores and had lunch. Then we watched football. We were able to take a walk today and since it was warm we decided to take down our outside lights. Then we watched the end of the Texas and Arizona State games. It had two overtimes, so that was exciting. Texas finally won. I made chicken soup for supper. 

2-Thu-We started out slow this morning with some TV, then we got dressed and made our bed. Our next chore was to take down the inside Christmas decorations and the tree. We also took a walk. Later we worked on bills and updated Quicken. Then we spent some time looking at RV’s on the computer. We watched two movies on Amazon, The Holdovers and Boys in the Boat. We enjoyed them. 

3-Fri-We started out with  all the routine things today. Steve checked the anti-freeze in the vehicles and it was good. We are supposed to get some really cold weather, so we wanted to be prepared. We picked up the mail and sent Steve’s sister a birthday card. Then we went and got the oil changed in the car and pickup. We paid $100 for both vehicles. We decided to go to the casino in town and when we left we were ahead about $50. Supper was cube steak, french fries, salad and berries. 

4-Sat-We did our aerobic exercise this morning. We changed the sheets on our bed. It is quite a process!. We then washed the sheets. Later we took a walk and watched football. I made roast, potatoes, carrots and berries for supper.

5-Sun-Well the weather changed today. So it was an inside day. We watched football. We had snow and cold weather. 

6-Mon-We were up a little earlier today. We let for the OKC VA at 8:00 AM. Steve had an appointment at 10:00 and we were done at 10:20. We checked on Steve’s VA Health ID. We have it. I didn’t remember that it had arrived in the mail. Then we went to Costco and bought a membership and did some shopping. We arrive home about 1:00. Then we rested. Supper was chili, Tostitos and berries.

It was 9 degrees when we left for OKC

7-Tue-We were up early again today. We did chores. Our lunch was leftover chili. Then we went and picked up the mail and stopped at Linda’s and Homeland. Later I helped Kristi with her resume and job search. We watched some TV and I took a short nap. Supper was at La Macarena with Linda and Hazel.

A pretty moon picture

8-Wed-We were up at a good time today. After doing our routine things. We got ready to go to Stillwater to Walmart. Steve also fixed the hall closet door. It’s one of those folding doors and needed new hardware. We had fish, fries, salad and berries for supper.

9-Thu-We got up and had breakfast. It is snowing! We went to the post office before the snow piled up. Then it was back home. Steve worked on his music and I worked on the blog. We watched it snow. Later we watched Penn State and Notre Dame play football. Notre Dame won. We watched a movie. Supper was chicken, roasted cauliflower, salad and berries. 

10-Fri-I woke up early at 7:30 because I didn’t sleep well. Today Steve was supposed to have an appointment at Stillwater VA, but we had quite a bit of snow. So we decided to cancel/re-schedule his primary care appointment. We called the VA number and were on hold 15 minutes. The clinics don’t open until 10 AM - so we cancelled and re-scheduled for Jan 31. Supper was chicken noodle soup (mix) and crackers, and berries.

11-Sat-We had a slow start today. We worked on cleaning out and organizing the hall closet. Then we watched some TV. We took a short walk to the stop sign. Then we watched football. We did make a run to get the mail and shop at Homeland for a few items. I made turkey burgers, fries, mixed vegetables and berries for supper. 

12-Sun-It was a routine morning. I took it easy and later we did our routine chores. After lunch we watched Buffalo beat Denver and the Eagles beat Green Bay. It was football most of the day. We did get in a walk today.

13-Mon-This morning started out with a message from Austyn about her car. She needed to ask her papa about what to do. We got a call about Steve’s MRI and filled out their paperwork. We did laundry and folded and ;put away clothes. We left for OKC about 3:40 and arrived at 4:30 The MRI was at 5:15 and we left at 6:45. We were home by 7:30. We stopped on our way into town to get hamburgers at Braum’s.

More moon pics

14-Tue-After breakfast we got around. We headed to Stillwater to pick up the orthotics for Steve. We were back home by 11 AM. We did a few errands in Perry, mail, Homeland, and the dollar store. At home I completed the travel claim and paid for our pikepass. After lunch went to Linda’s for hairdos. I made two appointments, mammogram and dermatology. We had supper at La Macarena with Linda and Hazel.

15-Wed-After completing the routine things. I typed up a list of Steve’s music title into an excel spreadsheet. Steve and I had lunch. Then we walked the dogs. It was back to the music list for more work. Supper was roast, potatoes, carrots and berries. 

Brrr... It's Been Cold Jan 9 - Jan 24, 2019

January has been cold or perhaps I've just noticed it more. Since I don't have to go to work anymore, I guess I pay hyper attention to the cold weather.  We have been working on cleaning out our closet (check) and dresser drawers here at home.
On Wednesday, the 9th we were able to walk at CCC Lake with the dogs. In addition, we heard from the manager at Fish, Wildlife & Parks in Montana this day. He wanted to know if we wanted to return to Echo Lake this summer and we said YES!
Most of the days are somewhat routine. Thursday I was online with Amazon about the pickup backup camera, we walked at the YMCA and did a little laundry. Friday, we cleaned out another hall closet, went to the grocery store. It has been in the 40's , overcast and dreary the last two days. I much prefer sunshine! The new backup camera arrived and it does not have the gridlines! This will give Steve something to work on when the weather is a little nicer.
Saturday was routine, except I missed going to the YMCA because they close at 2:00 PM instead of staying open all day. So,  now I know. We watched Dallas lose to the LA Rams and OkState win their basketball game!
Sunday we went to Walmart for groceries and supplies then watched football. Monday was routine stuff again plus making sure we mailed an affidavit to the VA and I also dissolved my LLC for my Dietitian Consulting business. We walked at the YMCA again. It was sunny today - so   I helped Steve work on his backup camera, even though it was only 40 degrees outside. If you dress warm, it helps!
Tuesday,  I had a long conversation with Janette about RVing and wonkamping. She and Bob are interested in doing this at some point.  Steve finished connecting his backup camera and was pleased with the results. We went to La Macarena for supper without Linda and Hazel - cause Linda is going to basketball games with her kids and Hazel is busy with something.  Wednesday  was nothing special - just more of the same.
Thursday the 17 th -After going to the YMCA we drove up to Tonkawa and went to the casino!  We joined their player's club and had some good luck  - we think we came out ahead some.
On Friday the 18th we wished Irene (Steve's Sister) and Anthony (my nephew) a Happy Birthday.  We watched some RV videos on You Tube - about the RTR, Phoenix Ramblers, Grand Adventure. And sometime in the last week we watched RV Nomads movie. These are keeping us entertained until we get to leave in the spring!
Saturday the 19th rolled around and again it was cold, 35 with a wind chill of 26 degrees. We got dressed up today to attend a friend's 50th wedding anniversary party in Ponca City.  It was held at the Marland Mansion in Ponca City.  This is a mansion built by one of Oklahoma's early governors who got rich in the oil fields. Then he lost money and had a rather sad life later.  If you are ever in Northern Oklahoma, it is a great place to tour and he has another mansion in town that is a museum also. We attended the party and left about an hour later because big parties where I know very few people are not my thing. But it was great to see my friends, Cecelia & Don and help them celebrate their 50th anniversary. It was also nice to see their kids! They have a great family.  Sunday brought more football: LA Rams beat the Saints in OT and the Patriots beat the Chiefs in OT. I was rooting for the Saints and the Chiefs, neither won. If you have a favorite team, maybe I should not root for them!
So this week - Monday was a holiday, Tuesday was routine - except Steve & I did go eat at La Mac without Linda and Hazel again! It was Rainy, cold and drizzly on Tuesday.
Wednesday the 23rd, we went to Stillwater to the VA for Steve's appointment.  Thursday, we took the RV to Camping world in OKC to check out our basement air conditioner. We had it installed last year in Montana and we wanted to make sure it was wired correctly. Sometimes it doesn't seem that the second compressor kicks in. Steve also got the oil changed in the pickup  and we watched Project Blue Book - about the UFO study project.  So this catches me up for awhile.  Hopefully we will have some adventures to report on soon.