YOU MUST BE KIDDING

Because it felt like colder than 37 (so the computer said)  But here I am getting cold, but reveling in the beauty of this morning.  Sunrise was special again.  How great thou art!!  At least the Geese were up and honking.  I was warm last night after the heat was off the night before and part of the day.  I realized I had nothing like an electric blanket and needed one or something.  The "shop on line" girls were on it.  Found at Walmart no blankets in stock, but an electric throw.  I am so out of the loop for shopping, I had not heard of them.  Only one they had was a red and black buffalo checked beauty.  We sprang for it and I just love it.  Now I am ready for winter (snow) now.  The weather people are flirting with "wintery mix", careful not to mention the big S word.  That would throw us into panic.  

STAY WARM  BETTY BOOP

p.s. to the above.   Maintenance just called me,  Not my apartment problem--building problem.  Which is worse?  At least he assured me, they are working hard and fast to restore the heat.  Sweat shirt feels good.  Better later.  Betty Boop

WOE IS ME

You never know what will happen next.  When I went to bed last night, I thought it seemed a little cool.  My nose was cold.  Went to bed as usual and got colder.  Put on an extra throw on my bed,  trying   to ignore there was a problem.  At 9;30 --too late to call for help unless it is an emergency.  Sure was tempting to declare one.  But I tried to go to sleep.  I woke at 4 and decided to get Bitsy from her sleeping quarters in the extra bath room.  Thinking she was cold and we might keep each other warm.  Sure enough she cuddled next to me on the extra blanket and stared me down.  I tried to explain to her, but she just got closer to me.  We got up at 5;30 and got on more clothes.  Ate my oatmeal and drank coffee.  Did not help much.  Fed Bitsy and talked to God about it.  Felt better and waited till 7;30 to call for help.  I hope it is on the way and I will keep you posted. 

BETTER LATER  BETTY BOOP

DOUBLE ROBE MORNING

I was surprised when I checked the temp-40 degrees but it seemed colder on Balcony.  I guess my usual walkers thought so too.  None came by as I sat and drank my coffee.  You know the old saying "Good to the last drop?"  Maxwell House  I think. Well, Kroger's Breakfast Blend is good too.  And how about FOLGERS IN YOUR CUP?  I do like commercials.  Some are timeless and stay forever.  I have a coffee cup (big) with a Junco on it.  They are pretty , just like the Finch are.  I am enjoying the new feeder in the Rose garden.  Others are too.  It seems many I have spoken to while watching them feed, have been bird watchers too and miss feeding them in their former yards.  I am glad MG has inherited my love for birds too.  She has my old bird book and is putting it to work for her.  They see many kinds being near trees and water of their Lake.  Well it is Monday and a start to another week.  The sun has come out and shinning so bright-- good day coming--  let us go and SHINE too..

BETTY BOOP 

30 AND I DRAW THE LINE

I really did think about it.  Going on the Balcony is part of my day, but even I know when it would not do.  Oh, well, maybe later.  There is an electric outlet out there-how about a little heater?  No, No,  forget that one.  M.G. and R.  are like many others, into making soup.  Now they don't do anything half way and I hear they have been turning out some good ones.  They brought me a container of  their latest.  The wild rice soup we always make at the beach.  Yes soup at the beach is fine!! It always goes over big and you have to stand in line to get your share.  I will enjoy what they brought and travel back to the Beach.  Even if we never get to go again, we have the most happy memories of all those years that Head Honcho started long ago.  But don't be sad, we may pull it off this year.  Have you noticed how my text changed?  My computer gives me trouble sometime and I have to redo my choice.  Or is it me?  I can't remember which text to chose when I have to redo.  Oh, well, what else do I forget? 

BETTY BOOP  

[I DID IT

I went out with two robes and high top footies, before I checked the temp.  34 it was as I came in. It  was beautiful with clouds covering the sun and no breeze.  For some reason Mr. Crow has become very sure the Chapel steeple is his domain and don't forget it.  He fussed at the other birds and stood his ground.  I am real excited to find a new bird feeder has been put up in the Rose garden.  A  big square with sides to hold the seed.  Big enough to hold a lot of birds.  It was covered with Goldfinch and I think for the small purple spot on some-Purple Finch.  I used to feed them on Riverwood.  They are fun to watch as they trun this beautiful golden and black before they migrate.  They were so exciting to watch.  Kept me busy filling the feeder I had especially made for them.  So glad to watch them again.  So I write in gold and purple today.

BETTY BOOP   

HAPPY NEW YEAR

So here we are.  Everyone has been looking for a New Year and wishing this 2020 would be done.  Let's pray the new will be better.  No, lets expect it.  I slept a little later this morning.  Even though I went to bed at 10.  Never could stay  up to welcome the new year in.  Not much of a "party girl."  "Partying" was frowned upon when I was growing up, so I never learned to "party."  So Be It.  

JIMMY DEAN and I had breakfast together this morning.  Did not feel like cooking much.  Can't beat his sausage, egg white, cheese on a whole wheat English muffin.  No cooking.  Add  a navel orange and coffee and behold-breakfast for a Queen--ME.    BETTY BOOP

P.S.  I LOVE HIS SOUTHERN DRAWL