ON TIME

 I have an appointment with Heart Dr, for a. I hope is the last one.  I am doing fine there.  True my blood pressure was high this morning, they call it White Coat Syndrome.  Many have it.  It is d0wn now, but wait till they put their "cuff" on---it scares me and them too. They used to take it at the Ear Dr's.  But I wont let them anymore, because the little nurse there cant handle it.

O. K., if all goes well we will go to lunch.  Where would you sugest"  I like anyplace for a change.  Wish us luck.

BETTY (always asking for something) BOOP

SO SORRY

 so sorry if I woke you up.  I forget that everybody does not go to bed at 9:30 and must arise accordingly. Beautiful day out there, don't miss it.  I do get to nap during the day.  

My favorite coming Friday. Tim Stanek.  Jazz piano player. I do enjoy him.  Other good stuff too this week.  Can't do it all, but we have so much to chose from.  

May is  Chip Cookie Month.  We celebrate with a free cookie. So come on down and grab one.  We celebrate everything. 

BETTY (I promise not to eat the cookie) BOOP

MIXED UP MORNING

 When I try to do something different, I get mixed up.  Yesterday, a little too late for this, I put a load of laundry in  washer.  When It was done, someone else was off their usual time too.  One dryer was out of order. One left was merrily drying some one else. It was too late to fool with my load.  I was tired.  So I did something I don't do.  I left wet clothes to dry this morning.  So I had a plan to hurry down before anyone was stirring in the halls.  I went in my nighty and old robe.  (my nice one was waiting for the dryer)  I did not expect to see anyone. When I opened the door.  There was Father Frank in his PJ's.  Oh my. I guess his robe was in the wash too. He wears short knit pj's.  I was totally surprised.  He did not miss a beat when he said "Good morning, Dot".  I guess he has seen it all.  We went about our business and was not up set it all. Kind of like meeting God, face to face.

BETTY don't tell anybody please BOOP

WONDERFUL MOTHERS DAY

 With my family  around table, and one  daughter across the table, one on each side of me at the table, I was totally happy.  The table was set with beautiful flowers by the Master Hostess (S). All kind of roses. Why do we associate Roses with Mothers?  Both are favorites, there are many kinds of Mothers.  We all agreed we have the best. We had a  grand tour of the S & P's flower and veggie garden. Wonderful garden. Such perfect weather and we sat outside and had a wonderful day.  Food was outstanding. I brought a rerun on a plate and had a wonderful supper too. 

Words can not express the joy the day was and how much I enjoyed it. 

Now Lord, put a travel Angel in the back seat to those who are traveling home today. She will take you home safe.

BETTY BOOP

MOTHERS DAY------MORE LATER

G9T HIM !!!!!!!!

GOT HIM  I talked to our official fisherman here, he was in a hurry to get back to the Lake to fish. so no details but they caught a 8 footer last night.  Don't know any details, except he is gone.  Beaver still not caught. 

BETTY BOOP

p. s. read the blog before this one.  

NOT THE END OF STORY

 

The Zoo at SCV is growing. I thought it was a joke till it was official on the board.  We now have been trying to capture an 

alligator!! Yea, what is happening?  First a deer falls in Lake and was rescued, two litter of kittens found homes, two beavers are being chased by Wildlife. , several big snapping turtles have been removed back to the Lake from the front of building where people live, then an alligator !!! is still being stalked.  And I heard a rumor that SCV had been sold to a group of sillies from a Zoo.  All they need is a few Monkeys and they are looking within SCV, where they will find them .  All is true except the ZOO part. but anything can happen.  Stay tuned.

BETTY(feel kind of silly myself) BOOP

. 

the 

LOT TO TELL

 Maybe it does not sound like anything to you, but These things can cause a little excitement. Ist we are trying to trap two Beavers in the Lake?  where did they come from. Traps are set and watches are set . Wildlife and Fisheries was called to help get it out.

Next a deer fell in the lake and the Wildlife and Fisheries was called to remove it to a safe place. Next two litters of kittens were found and are now all adopted. And a giant snapping turtle was found on the road on our road.  Bet that was something. Don't know it's fate.  Meanwhile the beat goes on inside.  So may things each day. I can't keep up. I don't try anymore.  I miss a lot.  But SO BE IT.

BETTY BOOP

Oh, Amy and Mary Grace came to visit yesterday.  What fun that was.  BB. 

BETTER TODAY

 Funny how a day makes things smoother?  I had a multitude of things to just wait. Small problems and I just waited and things worked out.  

Balcony was nice and warm this morning.  Stayed long enough to drink coffee and watch Mr. Flowerpot Hat come and go. He is a regular now.  I am still looking for the Hummers.  I did see one a couple of days ago. but he did not drink or stay.   Still looking.  Just wait. The weather has been so uncertain and they know best.  

Meanwhile, I am waiting for Mother's Day when we honor our Mother's.  I was lucky to have had a  good one. I I try to do the same.

BETTY thankful, BOOP

excuse my mess

 please excuse the mess above  BETTY BOOP

CLOUDY

joyful and great intertainment.  Just had a lot to do and just missed it.   So much going on.  I am not keeping up very well.  I missed completely missed THE JOYFUL NOISE YESTERDAY. The wonderful group of young ladies from THE JR. LEAGUE of Jackson.  Of course I have heard  them several times, but always joyful and good.  They have fun.  I did get to speak to the Stone sisters and that was good, as they both gave me a hug and kiss and reminded me of  my long time friend their Mother Nell.  Oh well, I did get the garbage disposal un clogged and my computer back on track.  All important too. Seems everything happens at once. 

I treated myself this morning and had dry cereal (TOTAL) and banana, O. J., prunes .coffee and toast.  No coccinf at all.  I sat on the Balcony and saw a lady being led by her two Cocker.  Mother and daughter I think.  They were JOYFUL this morning. So

HAPPINESS

 All kinds of Happy.  While making up my bed I pass a wall of old favorite pictures. Most bring happy thoughts of days gone except to memory.  One I looked at this morning was  My True Love and I in one of our trips to Pikes Peak. We were sitting at the top of Pikes Peak on a huge stone. Sweaters and Jackets and smiles to match our happiness.  I remember the feeling of being so high and up in the sky, and just the two of us.  We captured it in our memory and will always feel the closeness of the two of us, just us.  

Wow, excuse me for sharing a special moment.  I have a few. Some are as they were and some are even better.  Let me remember them as they were (special and a joy to remember)  

Balcony was good, cloudy, but comfortable. Two walkers, enjoying the Lake and it's peaceful morning. 

BETTY BOOP

ALL SYSTEMS ARE ON GO

 I have been "under the weather" a few days. Little better this morning. Hope to go to Choir practice this afternoon at 3:30. The one thing I hope to hang on to. Such fun to sing for my friends. And most of all, to sing with my friends.  What will be--will be. 

New trick this morning fixing breakfast oatmeal.  I had forgotten to thaw out my blueberries, so I had apple slices I had kept cut up and ready to eat.  I diced up a few slices and cooked them with the oatmeal.  Perfect.  The apple cooked a little as the oatmeal cooked.  You know I am an old fashioned girl and cook my oatmeal.  It took only a small while to cook the apple to a pleasant crisp. Keeping slices of apple in a zip lock bag makes a nice snack and a quick addition to oatmeal.  I love a little tip to make it easy to do something new.  It was good and once again oatmeal is Queen of Breakfast. 

BETTY (quirky) BOOP 

RUNNING LATE

Now that is silly.  I have nowhere to go. But things keep happening and my routine keeps being pushed back.  I just talked to my # 1 Daughter, and I don't mind the time to talk to her.  We will see them in a week.  Will be fun and good.  She asked about my little "trash seeds". That is what I called the packs of seeds someone threw away in the trash and rescued by me.  I did plant them in the edge of my already planted plants.  Most are coming up.  I may have a few pots full.  Let them grow.  I like full pots.  

I am having Taco Salad for lunch.  Pretty good, if you have plenty of sour cream.

BETTY BOOP 

LONELY BLACK GOOSE

 Yes a Black goose.  I opened the blinds to see a goose on the roof across the way.  I was surprised to see him standing tall and looking lonely.  I went to preparing breakfast and when I sat to eat, he was on the Golf Tee. Just walking around with no sound.  I watched him and he watched me.  I wondered if he was lost from his family?  Maybe on the way to someplace else.  He walked the golf course and on to the Croquet course and finally up and away.  Hope he finds the way soon. 

Hey did you hear The Mayflower Cafe downtown since the 3O's has been bought and being restored to it's original beauty?  It brings back my early days in the 4o's of my first job downtown and finding my sweet husband at the old Commercial Bank and Trust Co. Oh boy, the shrimp cocktails were plain and simply good. (50 hard earned cents) All we working girls  could afford.  Ahh!!!  memories.  Some true and some sort of remembered.  Humor Me Please!!!!

BETTY  BOOP

p. s. A. you made my day.

ERIE FEELING ON BALCONY

   No wind around, So here I sit talking to you. Strange thing happened yesterday while I was out. My Humming bird feeder flew to the ground . I  can not walk that rough lawn, Most friends are in the same shape as I am.  What a thing to ask a Maintenance man.  One is to come hang a new drape today.  Maybe he can rescue it for me. Lordy I can dredge up trouble.!!! The Old Crow is mad at it.  Maybe he took a dive at it. No Hummers yet.  

What would I do without Oatmeal?  Every other day it appears and satisfies me.  Strawberries sure do make it special.  Thanks,# 2.  You bring me such nice surprises. 

BETTY (lucky me) BOOP 

coudy

MORE SUNSHINE

 The Lake is beautiful this morning.  So calm and smooth. the Willow and Cyprus Trees are flourishing.  The Lake is so calm that the trees and few clouds reflect like a painting.  My one regret in the way of talent, is that I did not try harder to draw and paint.  I always had a desire for both, but I guess not really any talent. Maybe it is still time.  No, my hands lack the strength to do either draw or paint.  But my mind still does.  Thank you Lord for that. I can plant flowers that make pretty pictures.  My they are loving the warmth and sun.  I love to hear that one Grand Daughter loves to plant and grow anything she touches.  What a talent. And I do think a few more are good at it too.  

BETTY BOOP

p. s. Think "Grand Maw Moses!!  No, I have way passed her age. my chance has faded. B.B.