November 1 - 15, 2025 Projecs at Home

1-Sat-After we had breakfast and got dressed we watched some TV. Then we got around and started working on weeds behind our fence.We picked up our mail and some RV antifreeze. We took the dogs with us and made a short walk around the square downtown. Looked at RV’s online again. 

2-Sun-It was just another routine day. We watched a lot of football and took a short walk.

3-Mon-After breakfast we putzed around for a while then got dressed and made the bed. We worked on the weeds behind the fence again until 11 AM. Then we rested. We did a few loads of laundry, then the rest of the day was taking it easy. I ordered pizza from Pizza Hut for supper and it was not great. We will skip them for awhile.

4-Tue-We were up and around about 7:30 today. After breakfast and two tv shows we got dressed and made the bed. We took a short walk. Then we worked on getting the stick tites (weed seeds) off of our jackets. We were off to Walmart about 11:15. I got a new planner and some gum and decorative plates for Thanksgiving. We also stopped at UPS to retrun our old Amazon fire stick. Then we went to the VA in Stillwater so Steve could get a covid vaccine. We had a salad at Chic Fil A. I got my wedding ring checked and cleaned at Kay Jewelers. Then we bought groceries at Walmart Market. We made it home by 3:00 PM.

5-Wed-We had our usual start to the day. I talked to my sister Marsha for awhile. Then Steve had a brilliant idea to get weeds out of the cracks in the street in front of our house. I am not a fan of this. Next we started digging up the rocks on the north side of our house. We are going to  make a wooden walkway there after we remove all the rocks. We got some weed barrier cloth at the hardware store. We put that down between our shed and the fence. Then we started moving the white rock to the shed area. The white rocks used to be really pretty when I first put them down, but over the years they have gotten dirty. I even used to have to potted plants sitting on them. The rocks are not conducive to keeping your balance as you get older though. So we are building a wooden walkway. It will make it easier to load the RV too. We had lunch and then a short nap. Next we looked at RVs on the computer. I made a list of RV Dealers and the things we want to look for in a different RV. We really like the layout of our current RV, but it is getting some age and miles on it. We are going to try to replace it if possible. We have had it 10 years and it seems like part of the family now. 

6-Thu-After our morning routine was finished we went outside to move more rocks and dirt. We are trying tot get it level in this spot. We took a break at 2:30 and had lunch. Supper was a waffle with peanut butter and syrup along with Canadian Bacon.

7-Fri-We are sore from our work yesterday. After we got dressed we moved the RV in the driveway to get the water drained out completely. We are going to winterize the RV. We did have lunch. Then I picked up the mail and some apples for Steve. Steve worked outside on the deck area. I paid bills and checked email. 

8-Sat-After getting around , Steve leveled the spot for the decking. I raked rocks Later we went inside and had lunch and looked at some RV’s online. Then we measured the RV and the deck spot.

9-Sun-The morning routine does not change much, breakfast, TV, Dress, make bed. Today we watched football. I put a roast in the crockpot. It is chilly outside, so we were inside most of today.

10-Mon-We did laundry today. I wrote some messages to the VA regarding Steves meds and his back appointment. In addition I worked on the blog. Steve checked on board prices at Lowes website.

11-Tue-We left for Stillwater at 11 AM. We went to Lowe’s. Steve sorted through the boards to get the ones which were the straightest. That took us about and hour and a half. Then we got groceries at Walmart and got home about 2:15. We put our stuff away and had a late lunch. I helped Steve unload the lumber and we stacked it in the garage. We had supper at La Macarena with Linda and Hazel.

Northern Lights at Perry, OK

12-Wed-After breakfast we started painting the boards. We cut the small boards. So it was a day of work.

Painting Boards

More Northern Lights

13-Thu-We were painting boards again today. We have 40 boards to paint front, back, sides and ends. Plus we have to paint the small boards that we will use as cross pieces too. We worked from 10-1 then had a break for lunch. Then more painting from 2 -4. We stopped and took a well-deserved rest. I was very tired and my back hurt. I was really glad to stop for the day.

14-Fri-After we got around we moved some more dirt. Then we finished painting the last 7 boards. Next we started working on the layout of the deck project. I mad pizza at home. I made the crust from a mix and then used sauce in a jar and added my toppings. I think my pizza is better than Pizza Hut!

15-Sat-Another routine start to the day. Then we worked on leveling the deck area. Some dirt has to be added and some taken away. It is a tedious process. But I think it will be worth it. We are making great progress! This is really gonna be wonderful when we finish!                 

Poopsie checking out our work.

October 16 - October 31, 2023 More Chores and Routine Stuff

Oct 16 - Monday-Today we started off with  Laundry. Later we loaded up our aluminum cans and sold them. We got $30.00 for about 100 pounds. We are glad to have them gone. Also Buster (dog) tangled a little bit with a skunk last night so we went to Stillwater Mill and got Skunk odor eliminator. We also picked up some Ammonia and moth boalls to put under the shed. They are supposed to repel skunks. We will see. We also went to the courthouse to make sure we are still exempt from property tax due to Steve's VA status. While we were there we talked to the county extension agent about getting soil samples tested for our yard. I made roast, potatoes and carrots in the crock pot. 

Oct 17-Tuesday-We did  all the routine things. Steve started working on tree roots in the back yard. They are in the NE corner of the yard and interfere with our chain link fence. We took the soil samples to the county agent and then stopped by Lindas. In addition, I got a library card and checked out a book. With the library card I can check out electronic books through the app Libby and it doesn't cost anything. WooHoo!

The Rose of Sharon Bush also bit the dust over the summer. Steve dug it up. 

We saw this cute Halloween decoration on our way to dump trash!

 

Oct 18-Wednesday- After breakfast, we had to work on the TV sound. It was mute for some reason. We unplugged the Direct TV Box and it  finally worked. We had to clear some things out so the guy could come and cut down our dying tree. So we loaded junk in the back yard by the tree and hauled it to the dump. Then we burned limbs. We also went to Stillwater and stopped at Staples, Hobby Lobby, Walmart and then home. The nurse from the VA pain management call and we got an appointment for Steve (Back). 

Oct 19-Thursday-I called the VA and got an appointment for Steve to talk to the doctor who does back injections. Kristi  and John cam here about 10:15 (fall break). We visited and then went to lunch at La Macarena. Steve and John put the new chair mats in the computer room They also moved the ramp away from the shed . We took a walk with Kristi and John. They left about 2:15. I think we had a short nap later. Then we had a small supper with Linda and Hazel.

Oct 20-Friday-We left for OKC Va aboearly. We arrived there at 8:30 and our appointment was at 9:30. We headed home about 10 Am and arrived back at the house at 11:)) AM. We rested and had lunch. After lunch we took the pickup for an oil change and stopped at the post office and Homeland. We also made a run to Stillwater to pick up my blood pressure meds - I had to go to two walmarts because the regular one didn't have the medication. So I am achanging my pickup locaiton.Back hom about 5:00 PM.

Oct 21 -Saturday-We were up at 7:03 and got dressed. We moved the RV to the parking lot where the Walmart used to be here in Perry. Now we have O'Reilly's and Tractor Supply there. At 8:30 AM Ben Passow and his wife arrived to cut the tree down in the back yard. . He finished cutting down the tree a little after 1:00 PM. They took a little lunch break. They do a great job. They ground up the stump and also hauled off all the tree remains.We watched OU & OSU play football. I have no idea why I didn't take a picture of the tree before it was cut down, but I did take some after pictures. 

Finished!

Oct 22-Sunday-Well today was pretty routine. We watched football, took a walk. Had a short nap and then supper. I worked on my blog some. It  is sure easy to get behind on the blog.  Also when we are home, it doesn't seem too exciting to write about  our routine things. 

Oct 23-Monday-It was laundry day today.  Then we each worked on different things. I worked on the blog and Steve pulled weeds in the yard. Later we had a nice walk and  did some errands around town. 

Oct 24-Tuesday-We did some routine things and  I worked on the blog. It raining outside so we did not walk. Lunch was leftover pizza. So we have a project, we are going to re-cover our kitchen chairs (4). Steve started working on that and I helped him also. We cut the material and figured out how it was going to lay (stripes across).

Upholstery Material

Oct 25-Wednesday-Today we left for Stillwater about 9:00 AM because I had my routine doctors appointment. It was finished by 10:30 and  I had labs drawn for bloodwork. We went to Hobby Lobby for cushion material for our chairs. We enjoyed lunch at Schlotzsky's. After that it was a stop at Lowes and Walmart

Sky in front of house 6:39 PM

Sky in back of house 6:39 PM

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Oct 26-Thursday-I was on the phone making calls for various things, Overhead door, mammogram appointment, orthotics, etc. We took a walk with the dogs, which they love! We got two of the kitchen chairs covered and check out a few more Halloween decorations. We had supper at La Macarena with Linda and Hazel.

Before

After




Moon as seen outside the restaurant

Moon behind our house

Oct 27-Friday-After morning chores we walked. Then we back to working on the kitchen chairs. I was able to schedule a mammogram and again we discussed orthotics with the Stillwater VA. We finished covering the chairs - so it was our goal to finish before Thanksgiving and we did it!

Poopsie (Zoe) and Buster-A couple of really good dogs!

Oct 28-Saturday-We had our routine things to do and then we got ready to got to OKC. We left at about 10 AM to meet Kristi and John at Quail Springs Mall. Today we are all go to see the movie: Killers of the Flower Moon. We really enjoyed the movie even though it was long. Actually the movie stuck pretty close to the book and it helped me understand the book better.  I will re-read the book now. After the movie we ate at Johnny Carinos. When we arrived home we watched OSU beat Cincinnati in football. 

Kristi & John

Oct 29-Sunday-Today was a day spent inside. We watched Dallas win and Kansas City get beat. It was chilly and rain. I made chicken soup and diet Key Lime pie.

Oct 30-Monday-It was laundry day today. We also cleaned out a drawer and some old bills in the computer room It was chilly so we were inside most of the day. Steve's back is giving him fits! I've re-learned that my passions are: RV Travel, Books, History, Reading and Nutrition/Cooking. I say this because those are the types of books I have!

Oct 31-Tuesday-We did routine things today. The man was her at noon to measure our garage  door. We did some errands around town and paid some bills. About 4 PM we decided we needed to winterize the RV because it is supposed to go down to 25°tonight. 

October 22 - 29, 2019 Routine Days with Minimal Excitement!

Oct 22 - Tuesday
Today was my 6 month checkup with the doctor at Ponca City. Then we went to Auto Intentions Where they installed the Cargo Glide in the back of the pickup. It is really neat and it only took them about an hour. Yesterday we removed the old bed liner so the new Cargo Glide would fit in the pickup bed. I forgot to take a picture of the Cargo Glide - so will add that later.
Since we finished before noon, we had lunch at Enrique's (at the Ponca City Airport). It is one of my favorite places to eat Mexican food. Love it! Then we returned home. Supper tonight with Linda and Hazel was at The Boomerang in Perry. It's ok, but really nothing to write home about.

Old Bed Liner

Oct 23 - Wednesday
Today was a nice day and we mowed the front and back yard! Then I played some spider solitaire. In the afternoon, I looked through some old pictures while Steve power washed the fence in the back yard. Later it was supper and TV.

Old picture from 1999

This picture was taken at a surprise housewarming party when I moved into my house at Perry - a short while after Glenn died (early summer, 1999).  My family and friends surprised me. In the picture - top row:  L - R: Pam Baggett, Cecelia Scheiber, Lea Ebro, Alexandria Miller. Bottom Row L - R Me, Kellie Bryant. These were all my dietitian friends and Lea Ebro was also my professor and thesis advisor for my Master's Degree.

Oct 24 - Thursday
I worked on the blog some today. We straightened up some stuff in the RV and the house. I took some pictures   to Linda's shop that I thought she and Hazel would like to have. We also checked the mail, went to the grocery store. For lunch I made chili. It rained and was chilly- so we didn't do much outside. We watched the Vikings beat the Washington Redskins.

Oct 25 - Friday
This was a morning we both got up early because neither of us could sleep. I went back to sleep on the couch though. Steve went to O'Reilly's to look for a push button switch for the pickup topper. No luck. He ordered another switch to try from Amazon. The weather is dreary, rainy and cool - so we didn't do much.

Oct 26 - Saturday
After getting around today - we watched OU football. When it was over we headed to Enid and stopped by Pam and JC's house. There we finished watching OSU beat Iowa State! Go Pokes! We were going to go to the car races, but found out that they had been cancelled due to rain. We changed our minds and decided to go to the movies. We watched Will Smith in Gemini Man. It was good - I would recommend it. We got home about 10::00 PM - Late for us!

A squirrel eating a walnut at Pam & JC's house

Oct 27 - Sunday
After getting around it was a lazy day. We watched football. But we did take a nice walk after lunch around our neighborhood with the dogs! Later in the day -we winterized the RV.  We can easily undo that if we decide to go somewhere - This RV is easy to winterize. Braum's was our choice for supper.

Oct 28 - Monday
Today was laundry and errands. We checked on Kristi's car - no news. I ordered contacts for  6 months, got the mail and paid the insurance on our vehicles. When my medicines got ready at Walmart - we went to pick them up and get groceries. Then I fixed us pizza for supper and we watched Monday Night Football.
Some days we don't do much that is exciting. That is OK at this time.

This is a house in our neighborhood that went all out decorating for Halloween!