LOL, Dana It IS getting kinda excting isnt it?? 
And looks like our weather here is gonna co-operate!! I think it should be ok where you are also
I am amazed at how many businesses are closing to give their employees a chance to spend this once in a lifetime event with their families! It think that is wonderful!! T was hoping he could leave early..but not so with security people
Nope. Just me & a friend coming over.
That`s good enough..anymore I am not a crowd person. 
Hi all
Drinking coffee and debating the day.
I work Monday for the eclipse. Our little kids (birth-4) will be inside for lunch and nap time for the eclipse. They bought glasses for our school age kids but I'm not sure just how they are going to do that. I trust some of the 2-3 graders but the younger school agers (preK-1) are making me a little nervous.
I bought some pairs for DH and the boys so I don't have to worry about them trying to make something work. I'm sure we will take turns going out to see but at least 1 person has to be inside the building at all times.
Nicholas starts 8th grade next Wed. For the most part I think he is ready to get back to school with his friends. He is a night owl so bed time is usually the only big deal to him.
Need to finish getting him some school supplies today and grocery shopping.
Also moving out of 1 of my antique malls. Just can't keep up with everything else that is going on.
My Dad is coming home this afternoon after a 10 day stay in the hospital. 3 infection since beginning of July. This time they did a full body CT scan and found the source of the infection. There was a pocket of infection in his liver so they drained that Wed. He will do 4 weeks of IV antibiotics at his local hospital and be at home the rest of the day. He seemed a little grouchy with the nurse last night and that's not like him so I think he is ready to get home.
Off to get more coffee.
WAHOOOOOO Judge Judy! That was so obvious.
Looks like everyone enjoyed the eclipse.
Sure! April 8, 2024! That is only seven years from now. Solar party my house!
Hi ya fredi! Glad ya`ll had a good time...we all need some relaxation now & then. I`m trying to figure out how
Poor T was forced into retirement last week. We had already decided to plan for next Dec as I`ll be able to go on Medicare next year..his hearing has just gotten soooo bad..along with just overall health issues..(nothing serious we hope) that he decided was time. Here I was all preparing to lay by in store a year`s supply of household stuff, etc (food is pretty well taken care of as you know... the pantry has really expanded & still is)
But last week, his bosses said they were letting him go ..said he could stay till they got his replacement &then popped him onto 3rd shift..knowing full well he can`t work 3rd as he can`t sleep during the day!! Talk about a slap in the face..after T was the only reason the security co was able to keep this account from the git-go! So he just walked out. Didn`t blame him one bit! They even referred to his age! A HUGE NO NO in the workplace! And I have it in writing, so they can`t deny it..but not gonna waste our time with an age discrimination lawsuit
Poor guy has no hobbies..never has other thank flea markets & junkin..which we`ll still be able to do once in awhile. We`ve been poor before & survived lol. Only difference is this time..no more job for him. We `re truly gonna be fixed income senior citizens now.
Most guys when they retire have a list of 'honey -do' jobs.. T said he didn`t even have that as I had everything taken care of already. lol Oh well. Surely after the' grieving period' is over..he can think of something to occupy his time (that`s free)
After the devastation in Tx. I told him we can be thankful we have a roof over our heads..food on the table & clothes on our backs & can pay our monthly expenses. Emergencies, I`ll worry about when they happen
My new pastime...watching my hummers
Had to put out another feeder as I have a 'bully'..maybe 2 now..
This feeder is close enough I can set on steps & watch
In this photo he/she appears to be saying:
"You lookin at me??"
Fredi, so glad that you got to relax and enjoy the trip. I really miss being able to travel like that. I know people say camping is lots of work, but it was something I really enjoyed and it didn't feel like work when we were doing it.
Sarah, so sorry about T. It is a shame how older workers are treated sometimes. there use to be a time when loyal employees were treasured rather than just discarded. You will have to think of some honey dos for him to tackle.
We are doing OK. Chuck is going down hill, but that was to be expected. He sleeps most of the time and has very little interest in doing much of anything. Truth be told, he just doesn't have the energy to do much. So I have been keeping busy with my jewelry and getting things listed. I see eBay has been playing with things. Forcing people into the Seller Hub is such a rotten thing to do. But then Esty isn't much better now days. So much for running your own business. LOL Oh well, it keeps me busy and occupied.
