Notes from Abigail
Right about now, I would give just about anything to be on this beach relaxing. Winter is fast approaching and I am not looking forward to it at all this year.
I have a sneaking suspicion that it will be a really hard winter, since last year was very mild. We had a lot of rain and practically no snow or ice. Calgon take me away !
I love buying new shoes. I went to the mall and bought myself a couple of pair of heels and a pair of sandals. Finding sandals I like is really hard, because I am picky about them. I like them to be leather and I don’t really like buckles on them. Most of the ones I found come up high and I don’t really want that. They make your feet sweat. I don’t like for my feet to sweat. Then again, I don’t know many people who do.
I guess it will always be something! I go tomorrow morning for testing to see if I have Lyme Disease! Yes, i’ve been feeling poorly but attributed it only to getting older. Had a routine check up and yes, I just may have Lyme Disease.
I used to camp a lot, every other weekend. We had a little travel trailer that we pulled behind the pickup truck and would go all over the area, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Eastern Shore. It was the best time of my life, and I still wouldn’t change it for the world.
Thankfully, Lyme is treatable, but sounds like a pain, as the antibiotics are not given in pill form but shot form. Because of the frequency, a port has to be installed, in my chest, I assume. I’ll have more information tomorrow. Stay tuned!
Independence Day is my favorite summer holiday. I generally am not a great fan of the summer because it has a tendency to be too hot. Funny part is I do not like the winter either because of the snow. I guess there is no making me happy with the weather. However, the Fourth of July no matter the weather would still be my favorite day of the month!
People enjoy barbeques, festive desserts, outdoor activities, swimming, parades and fireworks. Fireworks are the highlight in my book. I love the multiple colors, whistles and final bang from the fireworks. There are certain areas that present the best fireworks. Usually in my state many of the fireworks are shot- off from riverbanks or old mill lots. Therefore many people tend to gather near there.
Tonight was no exception. The parking was atrocious. I have never seen so many people flock to the riverside. People parked their cars even in the streets, blocking traffic. I had to drive around for half of the show before finding parking. Despite all of this I did find a really sweet spot half- way through the show and parked. The presentation was worth the driving.
Gold has been around for thousands of years. Just recently, I heard on the news that the demand for gold is increasing. I especially saw this happening in the state of California. The price of gold is on the rise.
The anchor on the evening news suggested that people start buying and stocking up on gold over cash. According to the anchor the gold price is going to be worth ten times more than the monetary value of currency. I am very surprised over this but I guess things change.
After hearing this news I think I will plan a trip to California and join the gold rush. Perhaps I will strike some excellent gold prices and than be able to put it away for the future. I have bever been to California so this will be a much needed vacation. Let lady luck be with me or it is going to be a very sad trip home!
About this time of year I start to get “cabin fever.” The winter is so long where I live and it seems like the spring/ summer seasons are too short. I have to find ways about this time to entertain myself so that I do not lose my mind.
Winter sports have never really been popular with me. I prefer to go outside and play when the weather is warmer and there are more creatures alive than dead/ sleeping. One of the things that I like to do when the roads are not treacherous is to take a drive to a large shopping center or mall and browse through the spring/ summer activities equipment. Sometimes I even go and visit a local greenhouse. I think this weekend I will go visit my local greenhouse. They are having an orchid expo that ought to be nice and cheerful. I like to think that I have a green thumb for orchid propagation but in reality I could use a few tips. I am sure that my greenhouse will be able to fix me right up with some good advice.
This year I plan on having as many window box planters as I can possibly afford. Window boxes can be quite expensive. The amount of time and money spend on each window box can add up to hundreds of dollars in the end. There are multiple ways a person can be frugal and still have beautiful blooms.
A decorative planter can be made out of nearly any type of material. Plastic and wood are quite popular options used as a base for an arrangement. Other ideas can be as simply as a recycled food container or an antique mental container. Recycled and older containers can easily be spruced up with a little paint or embellishments. Surprisingly, these small touches can make the used container look like a high end planter. A person’s neighbors will never know the difference once you fill these planters with some beautiful blooms. What the neighbors will be looking at is the color and density of what is in the boxes. No doubt you will receive compliments and even be asked perhaps how your container was constructed.
Guest post written by Vince Walton
College football season is coming to an end, and I must say that I am a little disappointed about that fact. My son and I have really enjoyed watching a good amount of the games together. We both went to the University of North Carolina together and we’ve kept up with every UNC game this season. We’ve had a chance to go to a few of the games together, and we’ve gotten together at the house to watch all of the broadcasted games. It’s nice having that bond with my son. We are both very proud of our alma mater and it’s safe to say that we are both lifelong Tar Heel fans.
While watching the last couple games together, I’ve noticed that I need a new pair of hearing aids. I’ve been looking at new Hearing Aid technology online, and I believe it’s finally time for an upgrade. I need to be making sure I catch all the calls when watching the games on TV. I’m glad my son and I have these games to share together. It’s great to have been a part of the same university!
Looking at the news there is an enormous snowstorm hitting the Northeast! I guess this might impact my thoughts of traveling to a sunnier location. I am thinking that I better check the airport cancellation schedules. I am really not in any hurry to leave but I do hate having to change my plans.
Being flexible is key in order to get through life without going loco. However, with that said I am not the most flexible person in the world. I am a creature of habit and like routine. Mother Nature apparently has other plans for me and therefore I must roll with them. Better yet, just deal with them!
I am not usually the type of person who goes to the movies to see “children’s movies” however, with that in mind I think I may have to give in and go see this one. This is such a play on words that I believe it would be worth going to see.
I think that this movie is similar to the “Shrek” movies because the creators have put many “hidden” messages inside the storyline. The children watching these movies do not have any idea what these messages are but the adults do and this is what makes them tolerable when parents are forced by their children to view them.