Happy Easter

April is half gone. Oh, my. I’ve been so busy, I haven’t taken time to write.

Good news… I finally got my bike out today and rode. I was hoping the past 2 months of walking and jogging would help me with biking. It has! I was able to ride 5 miles – including the incline in front of Baywood school. So, next week I will start on my longer bike trips. I need to have the bike checked out before I head too far.

I’ve lost over 30 pounds since February 19. Dr appointment in the morning – I’ll see if anything else has improved. Went to Mom’s today for Easter – Shirley went with me and seemed to have a pretty good time.

I’m tired tonight – heading to bed. Will things ever calm down?

A little harder than I expected

Robbie left this morning. I fixed his breakfast and he was out the door just a few minutes before 8. YES!! He’s off to a new life that will make him more self reliant and self confident. I asked him to text me and let me know he’s getting along on his trip, but I haven’t heard anything. I’m a touch worried and more than a touch lonely.

I’ve tried to stay busy all day – I have walked/jogged almost 8.5 miles today. Played with my mutts. Stopped in at Shirley’s. Called mom. Texted Sandra. Wrote in my blog. Paying bills. Washing dishes. Watch dvd …

Crap. Couldn’t stand it. Called him and told him I was just checking on him. He hasn’t had any trouble… 🙂

I feel a little better. 13 and a half hours later, and he should be almost half way. If Google knows what it’s talking about. Anyway, I feel better – and I called Granny to tell her I talked to him.

Dogs are exhausted. I’m heading to Sandra’s for lunch tomorrow. How are those related? Just random thoughts running out my finger tips.

So… what could happen in 2 weeks?

Ha! What a question to ask me!

Well… my tractor is toast. Wayne got into it and found — of all things! — an old inner tube holding the gear case together. Ok, ok — the front half of the tractor is good, the back half is crippled. Not even safe. Wayne wouldn’t even fix it for me to drive because it just isn’t safe. Brakes can be fixed, but they won’t stay fixed. He knows someone with a tractor very like mine which has front end troubles. Maybe he can get that to fix mine with.

Uh, nope. The tractor Wayne knew of belonged to that guy’s dad and he won’t part with it. Solution? I sold him my tractor. Now I’m tractor-less. Good Bushhog. Good blade. Okay finish mower. No PTO. So, I’m looking for a tractor. Just have to use the mowers and weedeater I have for the time being.

Then my Lincoln starts doing ‘stuff.’ Take it to the dealer and they can’t replicate the problem. Meaning, too bad, too sad. It is the transmission acting screwy. And the electronics. Best news I’ve had in weeks!

Why? Now I have a real excuse to get the truck I want. And I did. Traded the truck and the Lincoln on a new Ram 2500. Just brought it home Tuesday. Am I a happy camper? YES!!! 🙂

Thought I was going to buy the land from BJ and Jeff… not sure about that. Still in the “I gotta figure this out” stage. I LOVE everything about it. Except trying to figure out how I’m going to get it.

And that’s only been the last 2 weeks.

Oh, yeah… did I mention the 2nd phone directory is out and I’ve been trying to finish the Alleghany Co directory?

And Robbie finally told Granny he’s moving to Idaho?

And Robbie will be leaving for Idaho – most likely next Monday?

And my 2nd decorating class (fondant) started last Monday? We have HOMEWORK for next Monday.

And the BEST NEWS??? I’ve lost 17 pounds since February 23! One month – 17 pounds down. At this rate, by the time ‘real’ warm weather shows up, I will be able to wear my nice clothes from 5 years ago.

Not too bad for just 14 days in March.

Melancholy

Just feeling a little down this evening. I was fine until just a short while ago, and I don’t understand. Mom called while I was in the shower – I called her back but we didn’t really get to talk. She was heading to bed.

I want to talk to someone… I don’t know about what. I just need to talk.

*Sigh*

Stuck – again?

I’m just… overwhelmed. Yesterday I tried to start cleaning out the garage… didn’t get very far. Haven’t worked on this in six months, and the MESS is MASSIVE. I remember what I did last summer was pick one thing and start. Just. Get. Started. But the nice spring-y weather has reverted (again) to winter. Not very comfortable even in the ‘finished’ part of the building. So I basically walked around in circles with my hands up in the air. I really need someone to help me get in gear.

Well, I must REALLY be stuck. I started this post 4 days ago, and just now getting back to it.

Wayne picked up my tractor Saturday to work on it and has already found more issues than expected. For one thing, he has to take more of it apart than he first thought. I just hope I get it back in time to keep the grass at bay. Although that isn’t an issue at the moment — since it’s supposed to SNOW this weekend. I rode my motorcycle to Frances’ house today and it was BEAUTIFUL out. It’s acting like MARCH around here.

Meals 3-1-17

  • Breakfast: Egg, sausage, coffee
  • Lunch: Stir fry chicken, 5 Ritz, 1 tbsp cream cheese
  • Supper: Spaghetti squash, hamburger spaghetti sauce

Things are just …….

Crazy. Robbie was offered the job in Idaho today!!! He’s got a few days to make a decision.

Between that and the property – I’m supposed to meet Randy at the property Thursday to see if there is a good spot to build.

I’m so tired I don’t know what to do – between my leg cramps and the laughter from the next room last night, I didn’t get nearly enough sleep. Heading to bed in just a few minutes…..

Meals 2-28-17

  • Breakfast: Sausage, egg, coffee
  • Snack: Almonds
  • Lunch: Salad, stir fry chicken
  • Supper: Sweet potato, tilapia
  • Snack: cider

Meals 02-27-17

  • Breakfast: Sausage, egg, coffee
  • Snack: Apple
  • Lunch: Salad and roast pork
  • Supper: Stir fry chicken

Over 5 miles walked today. Already down 3 pounds from last Thursday.

New Hope

That’s what I have right now – New Hope. I think I’m buying 15 acres. I’m excited and worried at the same time. This will definitely give me something to do with my “free” time. The dream is changing to reality. I have New Hope great things will start this spring. I can see myself living there for the rest of my life. And my mutts both love it – especially the water dog. Took them this evening just to see, and of course Pepper was in heaven. Majik was very pleased with her run, too. Going to be busy for a while building fence. By the time I get done, I should know what I am doing. Planning on building a house… and a barn/kennel… and a studio/office… and a commercial kitchen…

Do I have that much money?? No– do I have that much credit…? Maybe. Just gotta see how far it can go.

Finally, somewhere I will be ‘home.’