My Day Is Here!! TGIF!!

Good Morning

Mood: Blessed

Music listening to: Want To Be Your Lover by Prince.

My Day Is Here!! How are you doing? I started the day off at 5:00am caring for Chris. Elise is awake this morning and she just pulled the pillow over her head. That is a hint that more zzz's are on the way, smile. Any plans for today?

I would like to thank everyone for the wonderful birthday greetings, texts, emails,cards. I am truly blessed to have so many friends and family in my life. It makes being here on this earth worth while. Birthdays put me in a reflection mode and I thank you for all of the guidance and help and love that have shaped me to be who I am today. I am one lucky guy.

Elise is going o take me out for dinner this evening to Pinnacle Peak. I will be ordering the Big Cowboy steak with all of the fixin's. I want to thank my brother Herman and his family for the wonderful birthday card and the gift card for a stay at the Residence Inn of my choice. Wow, that is a very nice gift and Elise and I will make good use of it in the near future.

Well, I had better get to work with Chris. Have no fear I will enjoy this milestone birthday to the fullest. I wish that all of you could be right here to share it with. Thank you all again! Much love!

Later..............

Tiger, Marcie,Jet have a good Friday.

Loraine, so you liked our Zebra, eh?

Herman and Family, thank you so very much for making my milestone day a good one.

JT, mail me a copy of the bill.

Monna, thank you and the family for making my day.

Presha and Nancy, thank you for toasting my day. Cheers..........

Thursday Thursday!!

Good Morning

Mood: Frisky

Music listening to: Sweet Thang by Mary J. Blige

What's Poppin' How are you? I started the day off at 5:00am caring for Chris. Elise is purring this morning but she will wake up hitting the road and heading for the gym. Any plans for today?

Angelica will be here this morning to care for Chris, and Rosemary will be here this afternoon. I believe that we are going to the movies to see "Water for Elephants" this afternoon and it should be good.

We visited Bucky and Dena last night for a short while and it was good to see them. They are headed for Italy in a couple of days and I know that they will have a grand time. Erin,Bella and Cayle were there as well and it was good to see them again.

We returned home and Elise prepared baked ham for dinner with baked yams and asparagus. It was great. We got it all down with a bottle of champagne. We watched a movie on Netflix called "Delores Claiborne" with Cathy Bates and it was excellent.

After the movie ended Elise began to read a book and I watched a little TV until Angelica left for the night. I checked on Chris and I called it game over as well. Tomorrow is the marking of the beginning of another year for me hear on Terra verma,smile. This birthday is a milestone for me because many changes will be made and I am looking forward to them.

Well,I had better get busy with Chris and get him settled for Angelica. Have a great Thursday and enjoy.

Later................

Tiger,Marcie, Jet let's get a move on sisters.

Shoo Shoo, what is poppin around your way?

Herman, I have finished with Mom's book entry and now I am going to start yours in a few days.

Adavern, how are you doing?

Charlotte, have a great day?

Ross, are we dry yet?

Sis, where are you? How are things in the (A)? Did you go on your cruise yet?

Monna, how are things?

In the photo say hello to my little friend!

Hump Day!!

Good Morning

Mood: Distraught

Music listening to: How Will I Know by Whitney Houston

It's Hump Day! How are you? I started the day off at 4:50am caring for Chris. Elise helped me this morning with Chris. Yes, Elise was up with me but she returned to la-la land and she is calling a Javelina or two right now,smile. Any plans for today?

I have one errand that I need to take care of today. I will get it done after Angelica arrives to care for Chris this afternoon. Other than that it is all she wrote for today, but that can change in a minute, right? The coffee is good this morning and I am thinking about a donut to go along with it.

Well, I had better get to poppin". Have a good Hump Day and be happy out there.

Later...............

Tiger, Marcie, Jet have a good one.

Ross, that was one nice looking moose let me tell you.

Sheila, we purchased a tent and it arrived yesterday. We may go up to the cabin in the near future and camp out.

Susie, thank you so much for you last email. I am doing fine just feel a bit out of it is all. It will get better.

Shoo Shoo, how are you doing? How was your trip?

Adavern, how are you doing this morning?

Good Night

Good Night

Well, the day is done. How was yours? I ran my errands and I stopped by the DDC to collect our perks, and today was not a good day to be at the DDC, smile. I cared for Chris after Angelica left at 1:00pm and I will be caring for him this evening.

Elise prepared breakfast for dinner and it was very good. We had french toast, sausages, and hot coffee. Elise just left for a therapy appointment for her back and leg. She says that she is getting better daily.

I am feeling a bit down this evening and I hate it when I feel this way. Something is bothering me and I feel very alone for some reason, but I will get through it. I will hit my milestone in a few days and things will change like I have planned them.

Well, I had better get back to Chris and get him settled in for the night. Have a great evening and dream a lot.

Cheers.............

Tiger, Marcie, Jet, have a good night. Tiger how is your weather now?

JT, I got your email about your apartment in Tempe.

Ross and Denise, stay dry.

Shoo Shoo, I didn't know that your were back yet. I was waiting for your first email saying that your were back at home. Sorry that you have been missing our blog.

Steph, you guys enjoy and be careful.

Paula and Marty, glad to hear that you made your reservations for LTW.

Tuesday!!

Good Morning

Mood: Cheerful

Music listening to: Computer Love

Howdy!! How are you today? I started the day off at 5:15am caring for Chris. Elise is still in the rack but she will be up and about soon. Any plans for today? I am on my second cup of coffee this morning and I am gazing at a pastry right now, smile.

I have to run a errand or two this morning after Angelica arrives to care for Chris. I will also run out to the DDC to pick up our perks for the week. Wish me luck while I am out there. It is a nice 60 degrees right now and we are supposed to get wind blown today at up to 45 miles an hour.

Well, I had better get to it. Have a safe and productive Tuesday.

Later.............

Tiger, Marcie, Jet let's get busy.

Sheila, what a great post about Teresa and the pugs, I love it.

Ross, are you dry yet?

Rosie, did I explain that SNAFU meant good enough?

Herman, I resent our address to you this morning?

Loraine, how are you doing?

Flo and John, what is new?

Adavern, how are things on the home front?

Mary and Bob, what is new?

Monday's Over!

Good Night

Well Monday is just about over and it has not been a bad one. Yippee! How was your day? Chris and I rested, relaxed and watched a couple of movies today. I had to run a quick errand early this morning and that was about it.

Elise has been gone most of the day. She arrived back home at around 5:20pm and she had to get ready for her chorus group practice. It is very hard to grab a hold of her at times, smile.

I am caring for Chris this evening and I just finished grabbing something for dinner. I think I will have a beer this evening, yes a nice cold icy one, smile. Well, I had better get back to Chris. Have a great evening and sleep well.

Cheers.............

Tiger, Marcie, Jet have a good night.

Rosie, any plans for the near future?

Paula & Marty, did you get the dates and seats from us for LTW?

Sis, how are things going in the (A)? How was your cruise?

The above photos are of Elise and Chris on his standing frame, and the other is one taken at the Easter dinner.

Monday Right?

Good Morning

Mood: Taking it Slow

Music listening to: Summertime by Will Smith

Yes, it's a Monday without a doubt! ! How are you doing? I started the day off at 5:00am caring for Chris. Elise is still on the river this morning but she will be on dry land shortly to start her day. Any plans?

We had a very, very nice evening with Paula and Marty. We met up at Zemams but it was closed for Easter Sunday, so we went elsewhere. Paula and Marty suggested we go to "The Hub" in downtown Tucson and we did. I must tell you it was a treat. It is a very nice place and the food was great.

After dinner we went to Paula and Marty's home and we had a dessert that was to croak for. Paula made a chocolate cake (gluten-free) that was very good and so very moist. Along with the cake we had ice cream from "The Hub" and it was very good too. We sat and talked for awhile and then we had to leave to get back home before Rosemary left for the night. It was a very nice evening.

Earlier in the day Elise went up into the foothills for the traditional family dinner for Easter. I didn't go because I felt that it would not be she same being that Mum was not there in person. Elise returned home and she said that it went well until a SNAFU appeared and that changed the way the dinner was going. It wasn't a good scene but Elise got through it and she held her ground. Elise is relived and I am glad that she stuck to her guns. Family can be a huge pain at times, eh?

Well, any who, we survived another day and we can start another. Have a great Monday and stay safe.
Later..............

Tiger, Marcie, Jet have a wonderful day.

Loraine, thank you for the great Easter card. How did yours go?

Ross, try to stay dry down under.

Rosie, thank you for you recent email, I appreciate it very much.

Pearl,it is always good to hear from you.

Happy Easter

Good Morning,





Mood: Content





Music listening to: None





Happy Easter Everyone! I started the day off at 5:10am looking in on Chris. Elise is still floating on a log down the Rialto river,smile. Elise will be caring for Chris this morning. Any plans for today?





We are going out for breakfast this morning to a place called "Alice's" we have been there many times and the food is good. Later in the day Elise will be going up into the foothills for a traditional Easter meal with family. We have been doing this for many years now, but this one will be a bit different. Different because Mum will not be there in person, but she will be there in spirit.





I am not going this year because I know that it will not be the same without Mum. So Chris and I will stay at home and wait for Elise to return. Elise isn't feeling good about going this year as well, but she must make an appearance. I do hope that no problems will arise.





Later in the evening we will be joining Paula and Marty at Zemams for a Ethiopian dinner. We love going there for the food and the Injera. Well, last night Elise and I had dinner at the "Blue Willow" and the food was good. We sat out on the patio and that was very nice. After dinner we went to the Arizona Theatre Company to see "The Mystery of Irma Vep" it was very good. It was done by two guys who played all of the parts. They changed costumes at amazing speed and it was hilarious. The theatre was packed and we would recommend that you see this one.

After the play we returned home and I checked on Chris and we called it game over. Well, I had better go and check on Chris and Elise. Have a Happy Easter!
Later..............

Tiger, Marcie, Jet, have a good day.

Marcie, glad that you had a great birthday yesterday. Are you still stuffed?

Liz, have a great day.

Paula and Marty, what did you think of "Trying"?

Adavern, have you gone to see "Trying" yet?

Saturday, Yea!

Good Morning,

Mood: Chillin'

Music listening to: Get Into The Groove by Madonna

How are you this morning? I started the day off at 5:00am looking in on Chris and getting him settled. Elise is still between the sheets this morning but she will be up and at the gym this morning for sure. Any plans for today?

Well, our trip to the DDC was a lot of fun,but we did not fare well at all this time. No biggie because I enjoy going there just for he fun of it. We are going to go out for dinner this evening to the "Blue Willow" we love it there and the food is good. After dinner we are going to the Arizona Theatre Company to see " The Mystery of Irma Vep" it should be very good and the reviews it got were excellent.

I believe I will give my Kia a good washing today. I guess if I do that it will rain cat's and dog's, eh? Have a great day and a better tomorrow.

Later...........

Tiger, Marcie, Jet, have a good day.

Ross, have a great one.

Paula and Marty see you tomorrow at Zemams.

Flo and John, thank you for the pics.

TGIF!!

Good Morning

Mood: Still Pissed

Music listening to: Boogie Nights by Heat Wave

TGIF! How are you doing? I started the day off at 5:00am caring for Chris. Elise is floating on a cloud this morning but she will be back on earth as soon as she gets clearance from the air traffic controller who is taking a nap as well, smile. Any plans for today?

We had a fantastic evening at Red Lobster courtesy of Toni. There were six of us total and I am sure that the bill was a hefty one. Toni takes us out for a dinner every Christmas but she was not able to this past Christmas due to health issues. Toni is a amazing lady who loves her Margaritas. Thank you Toni for lovely evening.

We returned home and I watched a little TV until Rosemary left for the night. Elise had already hit the sheets. After I checked on Chris I hit the pillows as well. After Marv arrives this evening we are going to the DDC to collect our perks. So wish us luck at the casino.

Well, I had better get busy and check on Chris. Have a great Friday and stay safe, happy and free.

Later..................

Tiger, Marcie, Jet, have a good day.

Ross, always good to hear from you and Denise.

Liz, how are you?

Sheila, thank you so much the kind words in the email that you sent to Elise. I enjoyed the time that we spent together and I am looking forward to doing it again in the near future.

Thirsty Thursday!

Good Morning

Mood: Pissed Off!!

Music listening to: Give It To Me by Rick James

How are you this morning? I started the day off at 5:15am caring for Chris. Elise is awake this morning and getting ready to go to the gym. It is a warm 63 degrees already here in the Old Pueblo. Any plans for today?

Elise and I were given quick shower yesterday evening just before we were heading out to dinner. We heard this pop and then this hissing sound and I went to check it out. The fill hose line of the toilet had ruptured and water was going everywhere. On the floor, the walls and the ceiling. It would have been a disaster if it happened while we were not at home. I turned off the water supply and we got all of the water up. I went to Home Depot this morning at 6:00am and I got a new fill line hose and I replaced it. Wow!!

We meet Nancy Glenn at "Feast" for dinner just a little bit late. It is always a pleasure to see Nancy. We enjoyed a very good dinner and we talked about what has been happening since we saw each other last in Kentucky. We shared a nice bottle of a blended red the Toscano region in Italy. We also shared a nice dessert of lemon cookies, with a lemon curd, whip cream and blackberry jam. It was delicious. We topped that off with hot coffee and we shared a Grappa desert drink. If you have to limit those Grappa drinks because they will sneak up on you quickly. Smile!

We returned home and I relieved Rosemary. I checked on Chris and we called it a night. We may go to the movies today while Angelica is here caring for Chris. We are going to Red Lobster this evening for dinner with Lois, Lee, and Toni. Toni picked Red Lobster and she is treating us all to dinner. Great huh? Can you say catfish? I can and will let me tell you.

Well, I had better get busy and get this day moving along. Have a great Thursday.

Later...................

Tiger, Marcie, Jet, how are things?

JT, the comments I am getting are not correct and I don't appreciate them at all. I have made my decision and I am sticking to it.

Flo and John, how are you?

Erika, what is new in Germany?