Just a couple of hours before game time, and before it's all said and done someone will have bragging rights for year. I just hope there are no incidents from either side that mar the victory. GO HAWKS!!!

Well, I survived a mighty busy weekend and all I can say is I could have slept in today. But oh no, had to go to work. I almost wish there would have been absolutley nothing going on and just have a lazy lazy weekend. The weather has certainly been cool for summer. I hope that's not any inclination on what the winter has in store for us. Bring it on "mother nature" and "old man winter", I am ready for whatever you throw. I do so love this time of year and snow doesn't bother me a bit. Also looking forward to getting the iceskates out and tooling around the rink at Brenton Plaza. If you haven't yet, check it out,it's geared for one and all.(snacks, skate rentals, place to warm up) Lunch hour is about over so till next time. Have a terrific day!

I hope this Friday morning finds ye all good to go for the "long" weekend. Mine is going to be pretty busy. Friends are coming over tonight to veg around the firepit. I am ready for some good conversation, that is before the adult beverages kick in. Don't get me wrong, the alcohol induced conversations are good except they never have an ending. Too much jumping around. Then there is Val and Jeff, (my nephew who is now living with us)start dancing "The Cupid Shuffle", it's quite entertaining. Tomorrow night we are all going to go to a friend's and watch movies on their garage. Again, more conversation and I am sure more shuffling. Sunday, the next to last Iowa Cubshome game and an exchanging of vows of our close friends, Ann & Barney, from Arizona taking advantage of the laws in Iowa permitting Gay marriage. Monday, the last game of the season of our beloved Iowa Cubs (AAA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs). Don't get me started on the Chi Cubs, that's a whole new story and it aint pretty.

Whew, I think I am done. Enjoy the weekend.....

Good morning to one and all, and what a lovely morning it is. Well, it's good if you don't have a chest cold. I got up all ready to hit the pavement and realized had little or no voice. Guess what? You guessed it, I stayed home another day. Certainly don't want to spread it around. Besides, everybody needs a mental health day every now and then.

Let's see, today would have been my sister Sue's and her husband Sammy's 3rd anniversary, this is his first without her. I will call him later and try to tell him it will get easier every day. I have experienced alot in my 58 yrs. but not the loss of a bestfriend/soul mate. Hang in there Sammy, it will get better.

On a lighter note,Sunday two very close friends of mine (Ann & Roseanne) will be exchanging vows. Originally from here and now residing in Arizona, have decided to take advantage of the new law in Iowa permitting Gay marriages. Kudos to them! My thoughts on the law is why doesn't everyone mind their own business and let people be happy without incident? The world is not going to come to an end because of it. I suppose if there weren't people in the world causing problems for others it would be a pretty boring place or would it?

Ok, till we meet again, everyone have great day and God Bless.

Now That's a Pumpkin

This is the pumkin that took 1st place at the Iowa State Fair. It weighed in at a whopping 1099lbs.

The Shed From Hell

If there was one screw there was a thousand. The freakin thing about caused World War III.

I'm Back

Good day to all. I hope this blog finds everyone healthy, wealthy, and wise. I myself am a little under the weather(got a little bit of a cold going on). It's been since March since I have blogged and I blame it all on Facebook. For those of you that followed my sister's battle with cancer, she finally succumb to the dreaded disease on March 15th. Yes I miss her dearly but she is definately in a much better place. Will SOMEONE please find a cure......