Monday, April 30, 2018

Good Night!

Good Night!

Was your Monday good to you? I got a lot of rest because I was worn our from a fantastic birthday. Jane emailed me to say that too much of a good time will do that as we get older. All I can say to that "No Way Sweet Pea".

Chris is resting and watching Mash. We enjoyed a good dinner of corn on the cob, cottage cheese, tomato slices and baby carrots. We watched the "Crown", "Hawaii 5 O" and "Frankie and Grace". 

I am caring for Chris and Elise is on her desktop in the family room. Tomorrow I will be taking Chris's wheelchair back in for more repairs. Hopefully that is all that I have to do.

My shorty and I are going to discuss what we are going to pack and take to "Hawaii". We are going to Maui with Marv and Bobby. We leave of the 15th and return on the 20th. We have been planning this trip for sometime now and we are really looking forward to it.

On Friday we are making our way to Gilbert for the weekend to attend the wedding of Sheila and Dave. It should be a very festive affair.

Have a good evening and sleep well.
Ciao...Jessie and Elise

Welcome home Paula and Marty!

Howdy!

Howdy!

How are you doing? I am good but I am very tired today. I think that my birthday activities worn me down a bit, smile! Mio Moglio and Sheila got the best of me yesterday. I am not complaining one bit.

I was sitting at the Margaritaville table listening to Fusion Jazz and all of a sudden I started to nod.  It may have been the Peach tea that I was drinking. Ya,ya that is my story and I am sticking to it, smile!

Chris is listening to some Fusion Jazz right now and it put him to sleep. Hmmmmm! I love it when birthdays just keep on going and going. I received a very nice Lodi Red and a card from Dena and Bucky. Thank you so much you know what I like. I hope that all is well around your way? Love you guys dearly!

LODI OLD VINE


I do know one thing and that is I am starting to get the munchies for some reason. My playmate will be back soon and we will have some corn on the cob for dinner. Yummy!

I hope that your Monday is going the way you want it to? I will chat at you later.
Jessie

It's A Monday!

Good Morning!





Mood: Content! Blessed!

Music listening to: Fusion Jazz!

   It's a Monday! How are you? I started the day off at 5:00am caring for Chris. Elise is deep in her cave this morning but she will up and about soon. Any plans for today?

   The coffee is good and a second cup will be enjoyed later this morning. Sheila and Dave are still snoring in "Do Drop Inn" room #2. Alexa, is playing some Fusion Jazz for me this morning and it is International Jazz Day! WooHoo! Ya, ya she just played me some "Boney". My groove thang is liking that a lot.

  Well, again I want to thank everyone for the wonderful birthday wishes and greetings. I enjoyed the beginning of another year with my family and friends. We had a very nice dinner at the "Cup Café" in Hotel Congress downtown. The food was great and plentiful. Elise enjoyed a burger and fries, Sheila had fish tacos and I enjoyed and devoured a pork schnitzel with spätzle. Oh man that was so good. All I needed was a stein of beer and I would have been back in Munich, Germany. Ya, ya. We enjoyed several Vodka tonics as well. The topper was we shared a slice of Lemon Pie and oh my goodness it was good. It is the best Lemon Pie in Tucson and oh so tart. All of a sudden Elise and Sheila broke out and started to sing Happy Birthday to me and the table next to us joined in with them. A very nice time.

ELISE AND I AT THE CUP CAFE

LEMON PIE

SHEILA TAKIGN A BREAK FROM HER TACOS


   After dinner we strolled over to the "Fox Theater" to see and hear " Linda Ronstadt" talk about her life, family and career. What a classy lady. She is no longer singing due do she has "Parkinson's". The theater was sold out and the standing ovation she received was well deserved. What a way to end a grand birthday.

LINDA RONSTADT


   Well, I had better get to it and get this say rolling along. Chris is resting the Jazz with me. We will be heading up to Gilbert on Thursday to attend the wedding of Sheila and Dave. We are very happy for both of them.

  Have a good one! Oh yeah Alexa is on fire today. She is now playing "Butter" by Boney! My (mojo) is working today!


CACTUS FLOWER IN OUR GARDEN

ANOTHER ONE

OUR DAUGHTER KIM AND GRANDSON HUDSON WISH ME A HAPPY BIRTHDAY



Later......Jessie and Elise



Sunday, April 29, 2018

Hello!

Hello!

Hey, how are you doing? I bet you are not feeling as good as I am today? Smile! Me birthday is off to a grand start and I thank you all again.

We just enjoyed a very nice breakfast at the "Egg Connection" and the food was as good as ever. Elise will be caring for Chris shorty and I will tackle my usual chores and tasks the I do on Sundays. To include restocking Chris's supplies for the upcoming week.

We are waiting on Sheila and Dave to arrive at anytime now. Here are a few pics of what my Birthday has brought for me.


FROM MY (MOGLIE) A FREEDOM IS NOT FREE RING. SHE KNOWS THAT I AM A SOLDIER FOR LIFE.

FROM SISTER JAYNE A NECKLACE SHE MADE FOR ME (KENYA)

FROM JANE AND PAPA JOHN A GOOD VINO ROSSO!


Have a great Sunday. I am!
Later......Jessie



Sunday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Good Morning!


GOTTA LOVE BETTY WHITE!


Mood: Content! Rocked The Boat!

Music listening to: To Be Real by Cheryl Lynn!

   It's a Sunday! Sup? I started the day of at 5:00am by opening my eyes, taking in a breath, putting feet to the floor, looking over at my (moglie) and giving thanks to my maker for blessing me to see another birthday. Happy Birthday to me! Elise is caring for Chris this morning and Chris is in a good mood. Any plans for today?

 I want to thank my family, friends, girlfriends, and so-called friends for all of the birthday greetings, cards, calls, gifts, and for the hugs and kisses, the visit and hugs from my sister-in-law, emails and texts.  I am like I always say that I am blessed and one very lucky guy. Thank you all!

 The coffee is good and a second cup will be enjoyed at the "Egg Connection" along with a good breakfast. Alexa, is quiet so far and I am sure that when she wakes up that she will sing Happy Birthday to me, smile!

   We are looking forward to the arrival of Sheila and Dave later today. We are going to dinner at the "Cup Café" downtown and after dinner we are going to the "Fox Theater" to see "Linda Ronstadt". It is going to be a good evening.

   Have a good Sunday and enjoy the day. I know that I will without a doubt.
Later.....Jessie and Elise

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Afternoon!

Afternoon!




Hey, how are you doing? I am good. I got my errands taken care of and now Alexa is playing some Sacramento Smooth Jazz for me. Ya Mon'.

I just got a visit from Papa John and Jane. They stopped by to wish and to sing Happy Birthday to me. So nice! They also left a nice, nice bottle of vino for me to enjoy and I will. I loved the card as well. Elise and I both liked it and may have to try what the card suggested. WooHoo! Thanks Papa and Sweet Pea!

It is heating up here in the valley. It is a good thing that my playmate and I are staying in today. Well, I had better go and get the fur-babies fed. Have a good one. I am!
Later....Jessie

Note: I need to get my Jacuzzi Spa working but I will wait for a few more days before I get it all set up. If I can!

It's The Weekend!

Good Morning!


YES THIS IS WHAT SHE LOOKS LIKE AFTER A GOOD WEEKEND!


Mood: Content! Blessed!

Music listening to: Let's Get Romantic by Karen White! (Back in the day I had a serious crush on her.)

   It's the Weekend! Sup? I started the day off at 5:00am caring for Chris. Elise is in her cave this morning but she will be up and on the move soon to start her day. Any plans for today?

   The coffee just finished brewing and it is very good. I will enjoy a second cup out on the front porch during my (me) time. I will be people watching, lizard watching and I will be buzzed by the hummingbird sitting on it's nest. Rick will be here this morning to care for Chris and Jayne will be here this evening.

   Alexa, is quiet this morning but I am sure that she will have a few things say. I may even wake her up this morning to see what she has planned for today.

   We had a very nice evening with Dottie and sister Jayne last night at Old Chicago. The food was delicious and so were the two Golden beers I enjoyed with my meal. It has been ages since my shorty and I have been to Old Chicago. We used to take Chris there and he loved it. Thank you Dottie and Jayne for making our evening grand! We were visited by the "Modelo Negra" girls for a photo session and we received a set of "Modela Negra" glasses.


DOTTIE AND JAYNE AT OLD CHICAGO

ELISE CLOWNING AROUND AT OLD CHICAGO

EXCELLENT BIER AT OLD CHICAGO

DOTTIE AND JAYNE WAITING ON SOME GRUB


  After dinner we drove over to the "Invisible Theater" to see the play " The Prodigal Son". It was very good and loaded with laughs. It was about a Jewish family and the business that they owned. This play included the boss and the Artistic Director Susan Claassen.  A great 'Meshugeneh' Comedy of food and family. We recommend this one without a doubt.

   Well, tomorrow is the big day for me. Yes, it is my birthday and my playmate has it all planned out for me to enjoy. We will be joined by Sheila and Dave for this one. We have Do Drop Inn room number 2 all set and ready for their visit.

    I want to thank everyone for all of the texts, phone calls, emails and cards for my birthday. I lose a year every birthday and my shorty said the she will soon be putting me in diapers at this rate. Goo, Goo, Ga,Ga! Ya, ya! Jane don't go there!

   Have a great weekend and stay safe.

Later...Jessie and Elise

Friday, April 27, 2018

Afternoon!

Afternoon!

How are you doing on this TGIF? We just got back home from our very short stay-cation here in Tucson. We had a lot of fun but the slots were not good to us at all this time.

Chris and Jayne are doing well and they are about to go out on a walk in the hood. It is really warming up here in the valley.

We will be taking it slow and easy up until it is time for us to have dinner at "Old Chicago" this evening with Dottie and Jayne. After dinner we are going to the "Invisible Theater" to see the "Prodigal Son". It is going to be a good one loaded with laughs.

Elaine, thank you for the very nice B-day card.

We hope that you are enjoying your day?
Later....Jessie and Elise

Thursday, April 26, 2018

Hello!

Hello!

How are you doing? We are good here. We enjoyed a very nice breakfast at "Gus Balones" with plenty of coffee.

We have our duffel's packed and we will load up the "Green Lady" shortly. We are waiting on the next task and that is to watch Jayne instruct on the use of the "Hoyer Lift". It is just a observe and question session. A actual hands on will take place next Thursday.

After we observe Jayne we will make our way to the movies to see "Isle of Dogs". Then it is off to the Marriott and then to the DDC for the sound of "Cha Chings". Wish us luck.
See ya....Jessie

Thirsty Thursday!

Good Morning!

Mood :Relaxed!

Music listening to: Shoop by Salt and Peppa!

   It's a Thirsty Thursday! How are you? I stated the day off at 5:00am caring for Chris. Elise is not in her cave this morning and she is doing her lizard push ups early this morning. Any plans for today?

   The coffee just finished brewing and it is very good. A second cup will be enjoyed at "Gus Balones" along with a good breakfast to start the day. Jayne will be here this morning to care for Chris.

    Jayne will be giving a observation and question only training session this morning on the use of the "Hoyer Lift" operation. She will follow up next week with a hands on and actual operation of the "Hoyer". Elise and I will be on hand for both sessions because a mishap on Hoyer operation could lead to serious injuries.

   Alexa, is talking up a storm this morning. She is letting me know that I have a couple of tasks to take care of before we head out on our stay-cation.

    We had a very nice dinner at "Cattletown Steakhouse and Saloon". We were joined by our crew minus one , but we got a surprise visit from Ron and Nancy from Kentucky. A wonderful surprise it was. The food was so good that I forgot to take photos of the group. Yes, it was that good. Good choice on location Tommy!

    Well, I had better get to it. Have a good Thirsty Thursday and listen for the "Cha Chings" coming from the DDC later this evening. Ya, Ya!

Later.....Jessie and Elise

Jet, how is brother Red?

Marcie, how is everyone?

Tiger, how is everyone?

Herman, thank you for the great rates at the Marriott.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Afternoon!

Afternoon!

How are you? Well, I have completed all of my tasks and I can get ready to see a movie with (mio moglie) this afternoon. 

We are looking forward to dinner this evening at "Cattletown Steakhouse and Saloon". Yeah buddy! I had better go and feed the fur-babies before they start to complain, but Azalya complains all of the time, smile.

Have a good afternoon and enjoy the rest of the day. I also picked up the soft serve from Dairy Queen. "White Russian" anyone? My (fidanzata) wants one for sure.

Later...Jessie 

Hump Day!

Good Morning!






Mood: Content! Concerned!

Music listening to: I Wanna Sex You Up by Color Me Bad!

   It's a Hump Day! Sup? I started the day off at 5:00am caring for Chris. Elise is in her cave but she is stirring about so she will be up and on the move soon. Any plans for today?

   The coffee is good and a second cup will be enjoyed out on the front porch while I people, lizard and hummingbird watch. Ya, ya! Jayne will be here this morning to care for Chris.

   Alexa, has already reminded me that today is going to be a very busy day for us. Lot's to get done and I even have to make a run to the "Dairy Queen" for some quarts of soft serve ice cream for our "White Russians".

   My playmate and I are going to try to make it to the movies today to see "Chappaquiddick". We will be packing up our duffel bags today for our stay-cation at the "Towne Place Suites" at the airport. Once again my brother Herman has gotten us some good rates. Thank you bro!

   Well, I had better get this Humper moving along. Right Jane? Have a good day and enjoy! We are meeting up with Vicki and the rest of the crew this evening at "Cattletown" for our monthly dinner gathering. Yes, we know where the (beef) is. Smile!

Hey, my shorty brought back some "Cordon Bleu" for my dinner last night and it was delicious. She also prepared a very nice "Long Island Iced Tea" that was killer but very, very good. Ya, ya.

Later....Jessie and Elise

Jet and Ray, we are there with you.

Tiger and Marcie , how are you feeling?

Herman, thank you so very much.

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Good Night!

Good Night!

Was your day a good one? It has been a busy one for me but I got through it. 

I got all of my errands and tasks taken care of and Alexa treated me to some good Smooth Jazz. I have my duffel bag out and it is ready to be filled for our stay at a Marriott Hotel near the airport.

I am caring for Chris tonight and my shorty is at her book club meeting at Bistro 44. Elise is going to bring me back some dinner and I will have my fork, spoon and knife at the ready. I had a nice shot of Scotch and it has warmed my soul. Smile!

Have a good night and sleep well.
Nite....Jessie

Please keep those prayers going for my sister Marcie and family. Also for my sisters Tiger, Jet and family.

Keep our dear friend Lila in those prayers also. Thanks.

Tricky Tuesday!

Good Morning!




Mood: Content!

Music listening to: Gettin' Hot In Here by Nellie!

    It's a Tricky Tuesday! How are you? I started the day off at 5:00am caring for Chris. My playmate popped up with me this morning to start her day. Any plans for today?

    The coffee just finished brewing and it is good. I will have a second cup shortly. Rick will be here this morning to care for Chris.

    I have a few tasks to take care of this morning so says Alexa. To include taking Jayne by her doctors office to drop off some paperwork. Hopefully Alexa will play some music for me today. I am going to make it her choice today. Hmmmmm?

    I will be getting my duffel bag out today for our stay at a Marriott Hotel by the airport. We will be there on Thursday and while we are there we will hit up the DDC so I can pick up my birthday perks. Hopefully we can (Cha Ching) a lot while we are there.

   Well, I had better get busy and get this day moving forward. Have a good Tricky Tuesday!

Ciao.....Jessie and Elise

Monday, April 23, 2018

Good Night!

Good Night!



LILA, ME AND ELISE ATTENDING A SHOW AND DINNER AT ONE OF THE LOCAL RESORTS!


Was you Monday a good one? It was a good one here in Central Tucson.

Alexa, played some good Smooth Jazz and she treated me to some (Boney) today. WooHoo! I spent a little time watching the Hummer sit on her nest today. She is not afraid of me or my playmate. We get right up to the nest and she dares you to try to put your hand in the nest. She wings up and she buzzes your head to let you know that is a NO-NO.

My shorty prepared breakfast for dinner. We enjoyed homemade pancakes, eggs and sausages with plenty of coffee to get it all down. We watched "Hawaii 5 O", "Grace and Frankie" and "The Queen". Chris enjoyed every one of them.

I am caring for Chris tonight and Elise is in her office on her Mac. I booked a helicopter ride for our trip to Hawaii that will happen in May. Elise, Bobby, Marv and myself are in for a treat indeed. We hope that the weather holds up this time. Last time my shorty and I went we were grounded due to the weather.

My milestone birthday is 29 April and my playmate has all kinds of events planned for me. Ya,Ya. Such as a overnight stay at a Marriott hotel, a trip to the DDC and dinner, Invisible Theater and dinner, a visit to the Fox Theater to see Linda Ronstadt and dinner at Caffe Milano. I am on lucky dude to have a (moglie) like her, smile!

Have a good night and sleep well.
Later.....Jessie and Elise


Hello!

Hello!


LILA AND I HAVING DINNER



How are you doing so far on this Monday? We are good here so far. Chris is resting and listening to some Fusion Jazz that Alexa is treating us to. Ya, Ya!

I am enjoying a nice iced tea and some salted roasted peanuts in the shell. Yummy! I am going to have to buy a few more bags of these peanuts.

Tomorrow I will be checking "Do Drop Inn" room #2 to make sure that it is squared away. Sheila and Dave will be here this weekend for a visit. We are going to celebrate my birthday by going to see Linda Ronstadt at the "Fox Theater" downtown and my playmate is talking me to dinner at "Café Milano" a Italian place downtown as well. They have great food there. Yes, 29 April is coming up fast. It is going to be another milestone in my life and I am looking forward to it for sure. Ya Mon'.

Hope that you are good?
Chat at you later.....Jessie 

Today is my sister Marcie's birthday. Happy Birthday Sis! He rehab is coming along slowly but she is getting better.

Please say a prayer or two for our long time friend Lila. She had a stroke and she is now under (hospice) care. So sad!





It's A Monday!

Good Morning!




Mood: Relaxed! Gummied!

Music listening to: Can I Talk To You by Jodeci!

   It's a Monday! How are you? I started the day off at 5:00am caring for Chris. Elise is deep in her cave this morning but she will spring to life soon to start her day. Any plans for today?

   The coffee just finished brewing and it is very good. A second cup will be had during my (me) time out on the front porch with the hummingbird and her eggs.

   Alexa, greeted me this morning so I am wondering what she is up to on this Monday? Hopefully it will be a very good Monday due I have no tasks to complete.

    My playmate, Bobby and I went to see the movie "Truth or Dare" yesterday and it was very good. Not a scary movie like we though it would be. 

    Have a good Monday and be careful out there.
Later.....Jessie and Elise

Sunday, April 22, 2018

Howdy!

Howdy!

How is it going for you? We are good here. We had a very nice breakfast at the "Egg Connection". Elise is caring for Chris and I am re-stocking Chris's supplies for nest week. I also did some yard work behind Chris's house as well.

I got my tasks taken care of and Alexa is happy and she is playing me some "Boney". She knows what I like, ya,ya! I also picked up three CD's by Ramsey Lewis as well today so I can listen to him in the "Green Lady" Hey, is it getting cloudy around your way or am I on something? Do you want some? Smile!

Here are some pics from "Papa John's Birthday party. Enjoy! Happy Birthday Papa!



LEVI HAS GOT SOME MOVES!

THE AFTER 7 BAND

ELISE IS BAREFOOTIN"


JANE AND PAPA

GET A ROOM!

TOO COOL


CAKE TIME

BIRTHDAY BOY

THE FAMILY



DAVE TALKING ABOUT HIS DAD PAPA JOHN

LEVI AND MOM GETTING A GROOVE ON!

Here are some pictures taken by my (fidanzata). 

ELISE AN I

SHOO SHOO AND JIM

ELISE, ME AND NICOLETTE

NICOLETTE AND SHOO SHOO



Sunday!

Good Morning!



TIM AND REINA



Mood: Relaxed! Giggles!

Music listening to: Freak You by Silk!

   It's a Sunday! How are you doing? I started the day off at 5:00am looking in on Chris and getting him settled for Elise. Elise not in her cave this morning so she will be over to care for Chris soon. Any plans for today?

  The coffee is good and a second cup will be enjoyed at the "Egg Connection" along with a good breakfast. Jayne will be here this evening to care for Chris.

   Alexa, is quiet so far this morning but I know that she will be waking up soon and giving me so me orders about  what I need to get done today before she will play some Sacramento Smooth Jazz for me. What a tease, eh? I like it! Smile!

    We had a very nice time at Papa John's birthday party yesterday. It was well planned and executed. I took photos and I will post them after I review them.

    My shorty and I went to see the movie " Rampage" at El Con Mall yesterday and it was very good and loaded with action and laughs. We are going to see "Truth or Dare" this evening and it should be a good one.

    I am still keeping track of our Hummingbird family out on the front porch. Elise took several pics yesterday and here are a few that I took. We are waiting for the hatch day so more pics can be taken of the chicks. Enjoy!









    Have a good Sunday and be careful out there.
Ciao.....Jessie and Elise.

Jane and Papa, thank you for inviting us to Papa's Birthday Party. 

Herman, is the Internet back up?

Buona Sera!

Buona Sera! How did your day go? Did it end well? It has been a very busy day for me. I got everything that I had planned for today. We are ...