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!

Jan 16 - 31, 2024 Baby it's Still Cold!

This cold temperature is getting tiresome!

Jan 16-Tuesday-Today was just another routine cold day! 2° at 9;00 AM. Therefore -we didn’t do much. We did eat at La Macarena.

Jan 17-Wednesday-Our big accomplishment today was to change the sheets on our bed. I fixed Pot Roast with potatoes and carrots for supper. 

Jan 18-Thursday-Today after we got around we went to Stillwater. Steve had an appointment with the primary care provider. Then we went to Walmart for our groceries and other supplies. We went to supper with Linda at La Macarena.

Jan19-Friday- Again it was cold so we stayed inside. At 2:00 PM it was only 21° but it felt like 8° with the wind chill. We ate leftovers for supper. 

Jan 20-Saturday-The highlight of today was football. We watched the Baltimore Ravens beat the Texans and then Green Bay vs. San Francisco. I made Cajun Chicken/Potato skins for supper. They were good!

Jan 21-Sunday-Steve slept poorly and I encouraged him to return to bed. Later we watched the Lions beta Tampa Bay and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Bills. I like both the Bills and the Chiefs, so it was hard for me to decide who to root for. It was freezing rain and ice this evening. We are tired of winter already. Our supper was pizza. 

Jan 22-Monday-We woke up to ICE! I cancelled my mammogram and rescheduled it for next Monday. We did get out to the Post office later. The darn OK Dept. of Public Safety cancelled Steve’s Drivers license. I had to reply to  them by email. You can not call them! I was so upset. No we have to wait or the-do that paperwork. 

Jan 23-Tuesday-Steve cleaned the bathroom and I unloaded the dishwasher and took out the trash. I also worked on the blog. Our town (Perry) had a lot of water lines break (from the past week’s cold weather) and the water tower went almost empty. So everyone who lives here was supposed to conserve water. We complied with the request. But we never did lose water here. 

Jan 24-Wednesday-Another routine day. We did listen to the Glacier Book Club over Zoom in the evening. I also made Ham & Beans with Cornbread for supper. Yum!

Jan 25-Thursday-Steve was busy cleaning some windows and high dusty places. I worked on the computer and did a few errands. Our dog Poopsie doesn’t feel good. We may be taking her to the vet. 

Jan 26-Friday-We checked the mail at the post office and Steve’s Driver’s License is re-instate. I think the paperwork crossed in the mail. We also went to Homeland and the dollar store. Steve had an appointment at the VA at 3:00 PM and we arrived at 2:57. I guess we will leave earlier next time. When we finished  we drove to Yukon and met up with Kristi and John for supper at Texas Roadhouse. Austyn and Sky joined us. 

Jan 27-Saturday-I was up with Poopsie until 2:30 AM. When we got up at 8:30, I called the vet and they said to bring her in. They have a walk in clinic on Saturday morning. They gave her some medicine and recommended crate rest for awhile (2-4 weeks). She is having some back issues or arthritis trouble. Anyway the meds helped her. And we are keeping her confined. 

Jan 28-Sunday-Today we went to Walmart early and completed that chore. Later we watched the Chiefs beat the Ravens and the 49ers beat the Lions. Now the sup bowl teams are picked.  Chiefs vs 49ers.

Jan 29-Monday-Today we did laundry. After lunch we drove to Ponca City and I had my mammogram done. We stopped at the casino in Perry but we were not lucky. It didn’t take long for us to lose our $20. 

This was the sky o our way home from Ponca City. Lovely.

Jan 30-Tuesday-We did a little more laundry. I worked on the computer. It was a pretty blah day. We had supper at La Macarena with Linda. 

Jan 31-Wednesday-We did all the routine morning things. Then I helped Steve put up the new house number over our garage door. We worked on the coin collection. We collect pennies and some quarters. It is a work in progress. Just something to do with our extra change. 

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.