Long and Winding
16 years ago
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Tuesday Update
Not much to blog about, yesterday was a pretty boring Monday. Steady, but not too busy at work. When I got home I checked the garden for zucchini and found another 3, I am now back to 7 more. I am going to find some time to bake zucchini bread this week.
We watched Top Gear at 7. They had a race between a bugatti and a plane. The bugatti won. Between Top Gear and the Leno Show, I washed dishes and Doug went to borrow Wanda's carpet cleaner. We will finally be cleaning carpets this week. The carpet in the living room really needs a good cleaning.
I didn't think The Leno Show was anything special. Seinfield was okay and Kanye West is just plain a jerk. And what's with the crop circles in his hair?
We watched Top Gear at 7. They had a race between a bugatti and a plane. The bugatti won. Between Top Gear and the Leno Show, I washed dishes and Doug went to borrow Wanda's carpet cleaner. We will finally be cleaning carpets this week. The carpet in the living room really needs a good cleaning.
I didn't think The Leno Show was anything special. Seinfield was okay and Kanye West is just plain a jerk. And what's with the crop circles in his hair?
Monday, September 14, 2009
Monday Update
Yesterday was a pretty quiet day around here. In the AM Doug and I made one more trip down to the basement to finish up a few things. The ping-pong table needed another wipe down. We also had not cleaned the inner underside of the extra washer and dryer. Mao still won't go all the way down stairs and has to be coaxed to come as far as the bottom step before the landing.
Wanda and Mark came over for supper. We had 1/4 lb. hot dogs, brats and smoked sausages. Wanda brought her famous black bean and corn dip with chips (also the brats). We had the fixings for junkyard dogs; cole slaw, crackers, relish, chili, cheese, ketchup and mustard. They were messy and delicious.
After supper we just watched TV and talked, mostly talked.
Wanda and Mark came over for supper. We had 1/4 lb. hot dogs, brats and smoked sausages. Wanda brought her famous black bean and corn dip with chips (also the brats). We had the fixings for junkyard dogs; cole slaw, crackers, relish, chili, cheese, ketchup and mustard. They were messy and delicious.
After supper we just watched TV and talked, mostly talked.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Marion Swamp Fox Parade
This is one of my favorites in the parade every year.
These are being pulled by the big tractor.
Followed by these.
The last one pulling the flag is so tiny, you can hardly see it.
Ella, Breckin and Ella's friend Chloe.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Saturday Update
Yesterday was a good day at work, although it seemed a bit long.
Thomas and Diedre's house now has new siding and will have new windows by next week. The siding looks really nice. He posted pictures on his blog. I am happy for them, I like the gray better than white.
Last night we swept out the entry way to the house and cleaned it up a bit. It was getting cluttered from bringing everything up from the basement. We also watched the ISS go by again. It was very clear. We thought we may have missed the shuttle, but we found out later that it was landing about the same time we were watching the ISS go by. It has been fun watching the sky the past few nights, except last night the mosquitos were very thick.
Thomas and Diedre's house now has new siding and will have new windows by next week. The siding looks really nice. He posted pictures on his blog. I am happy for them, I like the gray better than white.
Last night we swept out the entry way to the house and cleaned it up a bit. It was getting cluttered from bringing everything up from the basement. We also watched the ISS go by again. It was very clear. We thought we may have missed the shuttle, but we found out later that it was landing about the same time we were watching the ISS go by. It has been fun watching the sky the past few nights, except last night the mosquitos were very thick.
Green Tip of the Day
Green Window Wash
To clean those panes, fill a spray bottle with a vinegar and water mixture to make a DIY wash. If you've used conventional glass cleaners in the past, add soap or detergent to the mixture to cut the wax buildup left by commercial products. Scrub with newspapers to avoid streaking.
THE BEST WINDOW CLEANER
Make a great all-purpose window cleaner by combining 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent, and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Shake to blend and spray on your windows!
Green Window Wash
To clean those panes, fill a spray bottle with a vinegar and water mixture to make a DIY wash. If you've used conventional glass cleaners in the past, add soap or detergent to the mixture to cut the wax buildup left by commercial products. Scrub with newspapers to avoid streaking.
THE BEST WINDOW CLEANER
Make a great all-purpose window cleaner by combining 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent, and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle. Shake to blend and spray on your windows!
Friday, September 11, 2009
Friday Update
Mao got all shook up this morning. Something was making a cat really yowl outside our house. I am afraid I will find it's carcass outside, like the rabbit earlier this summer. At one point I could have sworn I heard an owl.
Last night we watched the ISS and shuttle go by again. We were talking with Ashley on the phone the whole time, she saw it as well. Doug says tonights view should be much better.
The contractor was at Thomas & Diedre's house yesterday tearing off siding and putting on the insulation. Today they should have some siding on.
Last night we watched the ISS and shuttle go by again. We were talking with Ashley on the phone the whole time, she saw it as well. Doug says tonights view should be much better.
The contractor was at Thomas & Diedre's house yesterday tearing off siding and putting on the insulation. Today they should have some siding on.
Green Tip of the Day
AIR FRESHENERS
These deodorizers are safe for pets and wildlife (eventually, every product we use ends up back in nature). They're better for your health - conventional fresheners contain ingredients such as zinc chloride, which can irritate your eyes and skin.
Mix 3 parts fabric softener to 4 parts water in a spray bottle, shake it up, and spray; or leave a bowl of white vinegar in a smelly room for 24 hours to absorb odors. Classic fridge maneuver: Put an open box of baking soda in there to neutralize smells.
AIR FRESHENERS
These deodorizers are safe for pets and wildlife (eventually, every product we use ends up back in nature). They're better for your health - conventional fresheners contain ingredients such as zinc chloride, which can irritate your eyes and skin.
Mix 3 parts fabric softener to 4 parts water in a spray bottle, shake it up, and spray; or leave a bowl of white vinegar in a smelly room for 24 hours to absorb odors. Classic fridge maneuver: Put an open box of baking soda in there to neutralize smells.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Thursday Update
Back to work today, at least it is only a 2 day work week.
I feel good because we have finished cleaning the basement and it now smells rather disinfected. I just hope we don't get any more rainfalls like a few weeks ago. I am tired of cleaning the basement. At least if it happens again, the basement is empty.
We watched the space station and Discovery go by in the sky again last night. Thomas has a little video on his blog.
I feel good because we have finished cleaning the basement and it now smells rather disinfected. I just hope we don't get any more rainfalls like a few weeks ago. I am tired of cleaning the basement. At least if it happens again, the basement is empty.
We watched the space station and Discovery go by in the sky again last night. Thomas has a little video on his blog.
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Green Tip of the Day
Biodegradable. It’s a term that’s thrown around a lot these days. And with items ranging from disposable flatware and diapers to bags and balloons now available under the auspices of “biodegradability,” it is important to get the facts on what it all means.
Products carrying the term "biodegradable" are only compostable in a commercial composting system. Photo: Amanda Wills, Earth911.com
Biodegradable. It’s a term that’s thrown around a lot these days. And with items ranging from disposable flatware and diapers to bags and balloons now available under the auspices of “biodegradability,” it is important to get the facts on what it all means.
Products carrying the term "biodegradable" are only compostable in a commercial composting system. Photo: Amanda Wills, Earth911.com
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Wednesday Update
Yesterday was spent getting almost completely caught up on laundry. We bought replacements for cleaning supplies that got damaged cleaning up the flooded basement; broom, rag mop and sponge mop. We also canned 4 qts. & 3 pints of hot pickles.
At about 8:15 PM we went outside to watch the international space station and Discovery shuttle go by. It was very clear when they came over the horizon, they were pretty close to each other and moved very quickly. It was very cool to watch. They are supposed to come around again this evening at about 8:38 PM, tomorrow at 9:05 pm and Friday AT 7:54 pm.
At about 8:15 PM we went outside to watch the international space station and Discovery shuttle go by. It was very clear when they came over the horizon, they were pretty close to each other and moved very quickly. It was very cool to watch. They are supposed to come around again this evening at about 8:38 PM, tomorrow at 9:05 pm and Friday AT 7:54 pm.
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