Wednesday, Freezer Cold

Morning y'all, I am not going to complain about my RealFeel temp of 11 cause most of my readers are worse than us.  Holy Moly but our arthritic joints are screaming with pain.  As I have said before our coach is definitely NOT  a cold weather coach.  Way to many windows, even though they are double pane...need to be triple or more for this weather.  And also again, I agree with Tim that we are not far enough south.  Lesson to remember for next winter.  Besides the cold and wind, we have hard ice all over.  The office here is closed and we are working from our coach.

I certainly hope y'all stay safe and warm through this winter blast.  Wishing this will be our last.

Still not functioning with photos and this blog.  So for now, just know why no pics.  I am still taking pictures especially of sunrises and sunsets.  Not doing much or going places lately that warrent picture taking.  My COLD weather gear is very limited, so I just put on layer upon layer.  Not really much fun walking the beach, feeling like a bear.

Closing for now.  Sending out notice that we are ok, praying y'all are also.


Life is good...even in frigid temps
God is Love...ALWAYS
Stay warm and safe

Wednesday, A New Beginning

This just may be a new start to my blog.  I may never need to borrow Tim's laptop again.  This also means all the pictures that I have saved on his precious laptop, I may not have the capability to use on  my blog.  So from this day forward, my blog will be self contained in my ipad.  I am hoping this is true.  Just spent almost two hours with an IT Apple person who was trying to fix my blog problem.  The blog problem using the laptop is still not corrected, but hopefully my iPad will replace the need for the laptop.  This blog will tell the tale.

Good afternoon to each of my faithful followers.  Sending an apology again for the lack of not keeping in contact regularly.  I wonder how many of these I have sent to y'all over the last two years.  I can remember in the beginning of this new life style of ours, I was sending a blog out every night.  I am again going to try to be faithful in writing, if not a nightly note, at least every other nite or day.

Hoping wherever y'all are, that your weather is pleasant.  Ours is at the moment.  In a couple hours when the sun goes down, look out.  CHILLY NIGHT is on its way.  Cold fronts have been passing through the area every few days.  Several hours after it rains the clouds clear, it warms up for a few days, then the cycle starts all over again.  Late Monday afternoon the clouds from the latest cold front parted just in time for a beautiful sunset.  The hues from oranges to reds encompassed my entire sky...north to south to east and back to the west.  If the good Lords willing and the creek don't rise,
I will post a pic or two of this magnificent masterpiece.  Think I want to try it now...... Here goes

 Starting with Monday morning sunrise, 

A beauty

                                                                            To this

AWESOME

Ok this only took an hour to post three pics.  I can surmise that the problem is not fixed.  I am wiped out...so sending this to y'all as is.  Will pick up the pieces in the morning.  Have a wonderful day!  

And as always...

Life is good

God is Love 

Laugh a lot

A new one I need to adopt 

After working with my blog 

I'm back, wanted to share my day yesterday with y'all.  It was totally jam-packed with fun.

Started with a craft class making tiny beaded earrings, santa hats.  I must be a slow learned because 

again after two and a half hours, one hat minus his beard.  Another session is calling my name. They are really cute. Phyllis, the sweet funny chic who is teaching this class, gave me a pair before Christmas.  I mostly wear hoops.  But it was fun wearing these adorable Santa hats.  I'll be on the phone tomorrow asking for a one on one to complete this project.  Note to my female family 

and friends...if I master this endeavor there could be these cute Santa hats swinging from your ears come next Christmas.

That was my morning.  After lunch we headed out shopping for a few items Tim needed.  It is 

hilarious watching a certain funny man try on pants.  Coming out of the dressing room and asking my opinion.  Now, I did compose myself until he returned back into the dressing room.  Then just laughed to myself, enjoying the moment.  Our evening was a total blast.  We went to watch ELVIS.  Actually Shane Tucker, was giving a tribute to ELVIS and was not an impersonator.  He was a very delightful entertainer.  He did not sound like ELVIS, was a good singer and did have some of ELVIS's moves.   Janet, my coworker, and I were acting like ELVIS groupies.  Sadly, she or I did not, I say did not receive one of ELVIS's scarves.  Boooohooooo.  To make up for our distress, Max,

 Janet's husband, took us to McDonald's for ice cream.  What a man!  Really it was a great closing for the evening.  Even though it was 40 degrees outside.  So, now it's time to post a couple pics.  Wish 

me luck.......

Woo Hoo, I did it

And this could be called an ELVIS wanna be

Nite all

Found another image I just had to share.

ELVIS singing You ain't nuttin but a hound dog.  Not sure how this pic was made.

Just sit back and enjoy!!!

Tuesday, Oh Glorious Day

This day has all the beginning makings of a glorious day.  Not a cloud in the sky at six am.  The sunrise was bright and cheery.  The wind, seven mph.  The temp 50.  All which is very tolerable.  Yesterday started with a gorgeous sunrise, which I will share if this computer lets me. But quickly turned into a mess.  Moderate temp, but man oh man did it rain.  And the wind was not my friend.  To top it all, I had to go to work.  Just walking five minutes and I would have been soaked, even with an umbrella.  So I drove.  I know...but I did.  And guess what, our computers were down in the office, so my manager sent me home and asked me to return at 3:00.  At 3:00, it was still raining, much harder.  Sometimes a girl with hair that turns to fuzz in the rain, just can't win.  Oh well, that day is over and today, God sent me sunshine.  Thank you much, dear Friend!  It will be off to the beach for us after lunch.  Or maybe I'll pack a lunch.  Yes, that sounds better.

Sad news coming from our resort.  One of our guests, Carol F, a 62 year old precious lady, passed away yesterday.  It was totally not expected.  Note to self...live today like it is your last, because it may be.  Please pray for that family.

Here is a little catch up news.  Last Friday was bingo night.  And what a night.  We had a full house.  Six tables and the bar, which makes for about 40 folks.  Last week we had 12 players.  The word got out...fun fun fun at bingo!!!   We serve a snack during the evening.  This time it was beer, chips and salsa.  We ran out, so popcorn was substituted.   I am one of the callers.  Trying to find my Ohio accent for some of the numbers during this time, quite a struggle.  I know it's gotta be there someplace.  I was exhausted when that two hours was over.  But it was very enjoyable.  The folks here are a great group to be with.

Saturday evening, I went to a community play with one of the other team members, Janet.  That's what we workers are called, team members.   The setting of the play was from the fifties and sixties.  So I appreciated and understood the humor.  Had a great laugh...a long two hour laugh.  Good acting coming from a small town.  The theatre was tiny.  It had about six rows.  But it was quite suitable.  Had a delightful evening.



Sunday's event was Mimosa Hour.  Another first for me.  Of course, I did not know what a mimosa drink was.  For those of you who do not know also, it is champagne with orange juice.  I went thru two giant bottles of champagne and a gallon of o j, serving in small champagne glasses.  Again, served three tables and a couple at the bar.
It is totally out of my realm of comfort, but I am managing quite nicely.  The quests here treat me with great kindness and are very supportive.  You know a smile, which is all I have to offer, goes a long way.  A Bloody Mary Bash is coming up next Sunday...Yeah, I do know what that is and have made Tim those many years ago.  So that will be a piece of cake for me.  Maybe!!!


Closing for now, will be back later...please return


Still no pics uploading.....boooooooohooooooo


Hey guys, I'm back from a great afternoon at the beach.  We stopped by 3 or 4 different locations.  Had lunch along the Intracoastal Waterways.  Watched a couple barges chugging along pushing bunches of coal and the other had some liquid in it's barges.  Cool to watch.  I was lying on my back trying to get a shot of a helicopter overhead, when one of the barges slid right by me.  I jumped a mile.  Crazy me. Guess I was really focusing on the chopper. 
Another beach area we chose was near the point of the waterway rushing into the gulf.  The air with a chilly wind was making the afternoon less desirable so Tim decided to try a spot under the bridge.  Good choice for some great entertainment.  We spotted 4 dolphins swimming from the waterway to the gulf.  Oh my gosh, so much excitement.  Also a great blue heron was at the shoreline fishing.  Sort of!  If I could only show you my pics.  They are so funny. 


That's about it for tonight.  I am going to the clubhouse later for a question and answer time on Ipads, Iphone, or Ipods.  Don't really have any questions, but thought others may that I could learn from. 
Trying again to post my pics.  Wish me luck!
Guess I need more than luck.  No go, again


I gotta go, will return in the morning.




Life is good...even when things go wrong
God is Love...always
Nite all...be back tomorrow

Thursday, Warming Up

A beautiful day we had here in Foley Alabama.  Hoping y'all did the same.  It was our day off, and not much was accomplished.  I cooked a big breakfast, and really that was about it.  I'll tell you a secret...I did not even do dishes today.  They are hiding in the sink, hidden by the sink cover.  Lunch was left over spaghetti, so no cooking.  Just warming up.  Then, the event in the clubhouse for today was Birthday Bast.  Monthly, we celebrate any birthdays in the resort.  Cake and ice cream was served, but not by me.  My day off.  Back at our site, Tim and I sat out for the first time in a while.  A little while later, we met two other couples for dinner.  One of the other folks decided on Rafters.  It is about 10 minutes from here.  The special was catfish.  One of my favorite meals.  It was Tim and all the girls choice.  The other guys each ordered differently,  nacho's and a big fat cheeseburger.   Everyone was delighted with their meals.  Yummmmmmmmy!!!


And that is today.  A great day.  Will try to post pics again. 


Nope, did not work again.  Don't know what to do.  Will keep checking on it.




Life is good
God is Love
Nite all

Tuesday, Chilly Day

Well, I hope y'all survived and are surviving our last few days of this winter blast.  We did not have frozen pipes this morning, or actually frozen water hose.  I will say though, several folks did here at the resort.  Tim was busy this morning replacing the broken...whatever.  Or giving help, for whatever they needed.  Me, um, I did not have to work.  So after getting Tim off to work, did some reading and a few chores, then it was coffee and my Ipad.  I really love my life.  I am so blessed.

It's now almost three, Tim just had a popcorn snack.  And poor Cleo is begging to be fed.  Tim says not until three.  Mean dad!!!  I'm doing some laundry, playing a game or two of Candy Crush and now writing to y'all.  We are staying in today.  It has finally reached 29, but feels much colder.  I walked up to the office earlier to see if my schedule was ready.  Burrrrr, my thin jean jacket was not the answer.  We have a container with some winter clothes in storage under the coach.  Am getting them out tomorrow.  Should have already, but neglected.  So tomorrow's the day.  We both have the next two days off.  If we want to go to the beach,  it will take warmer clothing for us.

We are still working on our new travel plans for next year, May through whenever.  I guess that's this year now.  My, how time flies.

Good health is still prevailing with us.  This cold weather is not the greatest on Tim's knees, but he is  still good.  Hoping this note finds y'all great also.

Patiently waiting my turn for the laptop to post a few pics.  Whoops...Tim is napping and not on the computer.  Ah, my chance.  Lucky me.

Enjoy



Not so lucky.  You might know, it is not downloading my photos.  Will try again......NOPE!!!


So I am posting this note now before I lose it.  Will share my pictures next time.






Life is good
God is Love
Have a great day

Monday, I'm Back

Good sunny morning to all my readers.  Trying to stay on track for more communication with y'all.  Sending out tons of hope for my family and friends in the line of the frigid air to stay warm and safe.  Also asking for prayers for our great-grandson Trace and his folks.  He is having tubes put in and possibly another surgery this morning.

I think I will have the day off.  Don't have my schedule yet.  If I do go in, it will be at noon.  We are 35 degrees with bright beautiful sunshine and strong cool winds.  Our overnite low is going to be 20. Cold for us living in a motor coach.  So Tim will unhook our water hose to keep it from freezing.  We have 2 furnaces and 2 electric heaters.  Inside, we will be toasty.  And I'm hoping for 12 o'clock work day tomorrow for me.  I am very short on winter clothing.  Thought I would never need them again.  So I usually just double my layers and that works fine.  Tim, he just suffers through the cold.  Not me, if it takes 3 layers, I'm there.  Tim always says we didn't go far enough south.  But he loves the Gulf Shores area.  We are now in our third winter here.  Tim is always on line looking for warmer places to winter.

Am stopping for now...please return later.  Stay warm and have a wonderful day!  Enjoy my glorious sunrise.

Beautiful Monday morning sunrise

My how quickly days change.  Just received a call from Courtney, my boss.  And guess who has to work today.  That's right.  So, will return later today.  Have a good one.

I'm back.

  Everybody, let's wish Tim a big happy 71 birthday.  He requested spaghetti for his birthday dinner.  That's one of his favorite meals.  So I aim to please.  We are also going out to celebrate both our birthday's with a dinner out when the weather gets better. 

 



Happy Birthday darlin

My two sweeties

 

Now, I think that will be it for today.  Colder weather is on its way.  Stay warm y'all.

 

 

 

Life is good

God is Love

Nite all

 

 

                         Update on Trace...at home doing fine.  Prayers answered.

                                                     No additional surgery

 

Trace, you're such a sweet boy

Grandma & Grandpa love you and miss you





 





Sunday, Catch Up

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S to all my wonderful family and friends.  May this year bring y'all many blessings...good health and much happiness.

I received a note from my friend Kathy today and because I have not blogged since Christmas, she was worried.  My sincere apologies!!! Will really try to keep in touch more.

We are both good.  I'm great actually.  My job is getting easier.  Still working on mastering the reservation program.  But it's coming.  The events are actually becoming fun.  Hosted a Beer and Bingo yesterday.  That was a hoot.  Today was a Sangria Gathering.  Always a get together going on. We had a New Years Eve party watching a Pelican Drop...like the Apple in NY.  We actually toasted with NY at 11:00 our time, and again at midnight for us.  Pretty cool.

The beach, Gulf Shores, is always calling our names.  Sometimes we go to Orange Beach.  We go three or four times a week.  Even if it's chilly, down we go.  Tim may sit in the jeep.  But crazy me, my feet have to touch the water usually.  It's Tim's favorite pastime.  He would live here if I just said the word.  Not quite there yet.

Well guys, I have graduated from a flip phone to a smartphone.  It is a real toy for me.  Hoping to  grow new brain cells with it.  It's kind of like my office job.  Always something new going on.  I'm on my third day with it, and can answer a call and a text and take pictures.  Oh, I can really do more, but don't want to bore you.  It is all fun.  Love it.  Tim got tired of me jokingly using my palm as a smartphone.  I do have a sense of humor at times.  So we bit the bullet at Verizon.

Y'all out there where the storm of 2014 is hitting, please stay warm, be safe and remember...it won't last long.  And there is someone else  having it worse than you are.


Life is good
God is Love
Nite all