On the Mend

After a good sleep I had some energy today.

Did some laundry....

Changed all the bedding as I am pretending it will help me feel better.

Unfortunately, Gary now has the cold and he spent much of the day in bed as he was all achy and coughing (not as bad as I was).  I took a shower and drove down to the bank and Wegmans.  Home for a late lunch and then went out to do some mowing.  Did the small pasture, the hill and behind the grooming room.

Little Wonder spied on me the whole time.

Every time I go to the grocery store I check labels.  I have been dying to have a couple of hot dogs and they are not good for me.  Today I discovered 2 things.....1. skinless hot dogs have less sodium and 2. if you leach them (boil in water for 7 minutes after you put slits in them) almost 60% of the sodium is gone.  So I did that, and then threw them on some baked beans that were in the oven.  I only had 1 roll and Little Wonder had half of one hot dog.  Beans are bad too....had half a cup and could have been happy with less.  Finally, a homemade garbage plate and I'm starting to figure this out.  Can't have a meal like this very often, but it sure was satisfying tonight.

After dinner the sky became very dramatic and I actually felt like taking pictures.

To the Southwest.....

To the East....

To the West....

Amazing light.

Night all.

The Mosquitos are Back

I'm still good for nothing but have improved.  Actually was able to sleep in bed last night and Gary woke me up at 8:45.  Can't remember what decade I slept in that late.  Little Wonder did not want to get up earlier....such a guardian.

I was slightly ambitious and made some macaroni salad this morning so we could have it for dinner on some greens.  Had French toast for lunch and went back to bed for the afternoon.

I think that did me some good.  Still not taking photos but when I let LW out, checked on the kitchen garden.

Now we are getting ready for our night time groove.

Night all.

Still Out of Gas

Coughed my way through almost 2 boxes of Kleenex.....and the whole time Little Wonder was there for me.  He knew something was different.  Sleeping in bed did not work, so I was back out in the kitchen from midnight on with my head up in a sitting position.  Actually caught a couple of winks.

LW wanted to go out at 6am, and this is what it looked like.

When he came back in the house he got on my lap and took care of me all day.

I noticed that we had a new blossom and had to go out and grab a photo.

My buddy went with me but did not want to stay outside.

Gary finished stacking the firewood that was delivered the other day.  38 wheelbarrows full.  He must be so sick of listening to me cough.  Hope he doesn't get this.  I had to cancel my dermatology appointment for this morning.....one thing after the other.

Our dinners have been different and tonights was no exception.  A grilled turkey burger on a slice of toast, corn ships and applesauce.  Pretty pathetic....but I was not in the mood.  It did taste good.  Took a long hot shower and it has made me feel a little better...let's see how long that lasts.  My nose is starting to run again,

Night all.

That's All She Wrote

Well, I finally caught the cold Jenny and Finn had and I am down for the count.  Little Wonder took good care of me all day long.

 Night all.

Gary's Birthday

Another dreary morning....rained last night.

Today Gary turned 83!  He's still going strong in spite of both of us being gimpy.

He went out for coffee and eventually I headed to Brockport to run a few errands before meeting my friend, Nancy Green, for lunch.

First I went to the Town Hall and renewed Little Wonder's dog license, by noon I was at the Diner for lunch and afterward I went to Hanny's to drop off three boxes of beautiful thread.  I behaved for the most part at lunch.  Had a chicken salad sandwich and took the chips home for Gary.  Did have 5 of Nancy's French fries....bad bad bad.

On the way home I stopped at Wegmans.

Jenny and Finn have had colds the past couple of weeks and are doing well now.  Today I got hit like crazy.  Sneezing, sore throat, achy body....beat, runny nose.  Little Wonder was happy to see me when I got home and I started on a special birthday dinner.

Gary took it easy this afternoon....did a lot of reading.  It would have been even better if the fire was going.

Made some brownies for dessert.

Stephanie had sent us a present a few months ago and it included a couple of filets, which Gary grilled.

I made a salad and some roasted potatoes.  Wouldn't you know....potatoes again.  No salt on mine (not on my filet either)....I only had 6.

LW had his dinner and wanted some of mine.  He lucked out and had a bit of everything.  I Can't believe he likes salad!

A major treat.

Gary got over 120 birthday greetings from his friends and it made his day.

Night all.