I Wonder......
I wonder what I will be doing this time next year
I wonder if my house will close as it is supposed to
I wonder if Cole's new venture will be successful
I wonder if Cord will ever slow down
I wonder if my grandchildren will forget me
I wonder if I can tend a garden and keep chickens
I wonder if I will get a dog
I wonder if I can live a really simple life
I wonder who I will vote for this year
I wonder if I can get thru all of this political "stuff" and not throw a brick thru my tv. I wonder how both parties think they have all the answers...when in fact, to me, both parties are full of it. This is the first time in a long time I cannot stand either canidate, surely there is SOMEONE who is worth voting for.
I wonder if I will sleep thru the night
I wonder if the ice cream in my freeze will stop calling my name
I wonder if I will talk myself out of walking in the morning, I did this morning, I walked this evening, it was really dark when I finished
I wonder how long it will take me to pack my house
I wonder if I will every fit in my skinny clothes that are in my closet.
I wonder if I will find a good home for all my shoes and hats, that's right I said hats
I wonder if all my fishing gear is in good shape, I know it is in better shape than me
I wonder when we get to stop worrying about our children and grandchildren, even if there is really nothing to worry about and if we are not worrying about them what takes their place
I wonder what we would think about if we were not so worried........
I wonder when I last cleaned out my refrigerator......maybe I will start with the freezer
I wonder................good night
Wonder Woman
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Monday, September 3, 2012
LABOR DAY
LABOR DAY .... suggested name change ...... SLOTH DAY
Labor?? What Labor? Great day...yes sir. Friends and family, how nice to have both. I got lucky I really do love my family and the people who picked me for their friend are pretty terrific. I really enjoy spending time with both. Hope your day was filled with both family, friends and maybe a little good food...and none of that icky labor stuff.
Before the concert last night, I had dinner with Cord and Cole at Hop-Daddy. Cord has been telling me for months that I should eat there, their speciality is hamburgers and to be truthful I am about hamburger-out. It seems that when I was growing up or very young I could not get enough of them, I was still in hamburger mode while the boys were young and we had a lot of them, now that I am old and can eat them whenever I want, they do not appeal to me, especially the fast food type, I too think "Where's the Beef". However, Hop Daddy's does it right, run don't walk the next time you want a good burger, but be prepared for a wait. You are welcome for the plug, but it is sincere.
Can you say great concert, thank you Lyle Lovett. He put on a wonderful show at Austin City Limits. This was the first time I had been at the new venue and it is a fabulous addition to Austin, it was also the first time I have seen Lyle (we are on a first name basis) in person and he puts on a great show, I so enjoyed his Large Band, such talent.
I love this mix of country, jazz, blues and whatever else he throws in. My foot tapped and my head rocked all night long. But I was a wee bit disappointed:
If Ford is to Chevy what Dodge is to Chrysler, what corn flakes are to Post-toasties
What the clear blue sky is to the deep blue sea, What Hank Williams is to Neal Armstrong...
Could you doubt that we were made for each other?
Look- I understand too little to late, I realize there are things you say and do you can never take back, but, what would you be if you never tried. So after a lot of thought I would like to reconsider.......would you please make it a cheese-burger
(or at least a Hop Daddy)
Well at least I do have a reason to go see him again, other than he is worth seeing, but maybe just maybe he will sing my favorite song.
Labor- less day hope you had the same
jeannette
Labor?? What Labor? Great day...yes sir. Friends and family, how nice to have both. I got lucky I really do love my family and the people who picked me for their friend are pretty terrific. I really enjoy spending time with both. Hope your day was filled with both family, friends and maybe a little good food...and none of that icky labor stuff.
Before the concert last night, I had dinner with Cord and Cole at Hop-Daddy. Cord has been telling me for months that I should eat there, their speciality is hamburgers and to be truthful I am about hamburger-out. It seems that when I was growing up or very young I could not get enough of them, I was still in hamburger mode while the boys were young and we had a lot of them, now that I am old and can eat them whenever I want, they do not appeal to me, especially the fast food type, I too think "Where's the Beef". However, Hop Daddy's does it right, run don't walk the next time you want a good burger, but be prepared for a wait. You are welcome for the plug, but it is sincere.
Can you say great concert, thank you Lyle Lovett. He put on a wonderful show at Austin City Limits. This was the first time I had been at the new venue and it is a fabulous addition to Austin, it was also the first time I have seen Lyle (we are on a first name basis) in person and he puts on a great show, I so enjoyed his Large Band, such talent.
I love this mix of country, jazz, blues and whatever else he throws in. My foot tapped and my head rocked all night long. But I was a wee bit disappointed:
If Ford is to Chevy what Dodge is to Chrysler, what corn flakes are to Post-toasties
What the clear blue sky is to the deep blue sea, What Hank Williams is to Neal Armstrong...
Could you doubt that we were made for each other?
Look- I understand too little to late, I realize there are things you say and do you can never take back, but, what would you be if you never tried. So after a lot of thought I would like to reconsider.......would you please make it a cheese-burger
(or at least a Hop Daddy)
Well at least I do have a reason to go see him again, other than he is worth seeing, but maybe just maybe he will sing my favorite song.
Labor- less day hope you had the same
jeannette
Sunday, September 2, 2012
LEGOS LEGOS LEGOS...........A SEA OF LEGOS
OMG....just home from Lego Fest. Cole, Cross and I had tickets and since Cross, almost 5 years, is lego possessed, off we go. We meet at I Hop for breakfast and to fuel up on coffee and sugar before we undertake such a mission. Cross was soooooo happy about his adventure. We were able to park on the street not to far from the convention center and walk a couple of blocks in the nice morning bustle of other Lego enthusiast. We did not have to wait more than 10 minutes until they opened the gates to Cross Heaven.
I wish for everyone to see a child (or anyone for that matter) with so much joy on their face for such a prolonged period of time. Cross was in awe but not so much that it stopped him from running from one station to the next. He didn't even have to talk, he would just run to "something" and stare at it and then look at us with eyes that said "Can you believe this?" Everything was perfect, until......we came to the Lego store. Okay so we broke his heart and did not let him buy everything he wanted, but in fact he already owns a great many of the things that were offered. But we did put a dent in the ye old credit card, some things we are keeping until his birthday but he went home with 2 kits to assemble, a tee shirt, and a storage bag (this was bought with Mom in mind so she doesn't run right over and kill granny), we also have a few wall posters and some mini figures. We did take a few minutes off for a Power Aid stop to replenish our energy.
The highlight for me was seeing him in the "Lego Brick Pile" probably a 500 sq.ft. area of space that is just Lego pieces on the floor. Let loose your imagination. Kids were making "Lego Angles" in the stuff. I buried Cross up to his neck and it looked as tho that was where he would like to take his nap. After about 2 hours he called it quits and said he was ready to go home, I think he would have stayed longer but we refused to let him open his new toys and assemble them there so home was the only option. I wonder how many Legos walk out the door unpaid for, I know I had to shake my shoes out more than once.
That made for a great morning and I am looking forward to a great evening. Lyle Lovett tonight, Cord is taking his dear old mom to the show. Cord likes Lyle but Anne is not a big enough fan to come back into town from Horseshoe Bay and drive back out. Anne's family has the most amazing place ever on Horseshoe Bay. Anne's dad, Scott, is a boat enthusiast, and not just any boats but antique wood "Chris Craft" boats. He has some of the most beautiful boats I have ever seen, I will take a guess and say he has 5, I know he had at least 4 the last time I was out, and it seems he bought another one. They can all be seen from the living rooms of the main house. I would bet on weekends and especially holiday weekend like today there are people lined up just to look at the boats from the water.
I think I might break my own rule and take a nap during the day, if I ever go to sleep when I am putting any of the grand kids down, and I am talking even 15 minutes, I am out of luck when it comes to sleeping at night. I will be awake all and I mean ALL night. But for some reason Lego Land has put me into a sleepy trance and I think I will risk the danger so I can truly enjoy Lyle without falling on my face.
Have a great and SAFE Labor Day
jeannette
OMG....just home from Lego Fest. Cole, Cross and I had tickets and since Cross, almost 5 years, is lego possessed, off we go. We meet at I Hop for breakfast and to fuel up on coffee and sugar before we undertake such a mission. Cross was soooooo happy about his adventure. We were able to park on the street not to far from the convention center and walk a couple of blocks in the nice morning bustle of other Lego enthusiast. We did not have to wait more than 10 minutes until they opened the gates to Cross Heaven.
I wish for everyone to see a child (or anyone for that matter) with so much joy on their face for such a prolonged period of time. Cross was in awe but not so much that it stopped him from running from one station to the next. He didn't even have to talk, he would just run to "something" and stare at it and then look at us with eyes that said "Can you believe this?" Everything was perfect, until......we came to the Lego store. Okay so we broke his heart and did not let him buy everything he wanted, but in fact he already owns a great many of the things that were offered. But we did put a dent in the ye old credit card, some things we are keeping until his birthday but he went home with 2 kits to assemble, a tee shirt, and a storage bag (this was bought with Mom in mind so she doesn't run right over and kill granny), we also have a few wall posters and some mini figures. We did take a few minutes off for a Power Aid stop to replenish our energy.
The highlight for me was seeing him in the "Lego Brick Pile" probably a 500 sq.ft. area of space that is just Lego pieces on the floor. Let loose your imagination. Kids were making "Lego Angles" in the stuff. I buried Cross up to his neck and it looked as tho that was where he would like to take his nap. After about 2 hours he called it quits and said he was ready to go home, I think he would have stayed longer but we refused to let him open his new toys and assemble them there so home was the only option. I wonder how many Legos walk out the door unpaid for, I know I had to shake my shoes out more than once.
That made for a great morning and I am looking forward to a great evening. Lyle Lovett tonight, Cord is taking his dear old mom to the show. Cord likes Lyle but Anne is not a big enough fan to come back into town from Horseshoe Bay and drive back out. Anne's family has the most amazing place ever on Horseshoe Bay. Anne's dad, Scott, is a boat enthusiast, and not just any boats but antique wood "Chris Craft" boats. He has some of the most beautiful boats I have ever seen, I will take a guess and say he has 5, I know he had at least 4 the last time I was out, and it seems he bought another one. They can all be seen from the living rooms of the main house. I would bet on weekends and especially holiday weekend like today there are people lined up just to look at the boats from the water.
I think I might break my own rule and take a nap during the day, if I ever go to sleep when I am putting any of the grand kids down, and I am talking even 15 minutes, I am out of luck when it comes to sleeping at night. I will be awake all and I mean ALL night. But for some reason Lego Land has put me into a sleepy trance and I think I will risk the danger so I can truly enjoy Lyle without falling on my face.
Have a great and SAFE Labor Day
jeannette
Friday, August 31, 2012
Really....what am I doing?
I am a 63 year old divorced granny and I have just put my home in Austin under contract for sale. As my sister would say "Yippie Skippie". Do I have a new home to move into...No....do I really have a place to go....maybe. I have agreed to give most of my furniture to a new venture that my youngest son is involved with, so I have my bed, a few antiques ( including me) and my toothbrush. I am going to give away most of my closet, who needs 100+ pair of shoes, not me and why did I ever think I did. If you are a 7.5 or 8 give me a call, I can give DSW a run for their $$$. I plan on taking as few clothes w/me as I can. My sister (bless her heart) has agreed to let me stay with her until I can get a house built. Did I say house, I meant to say cabin, just room for me and a little loft for the grandchildren to sleep in when/if they can find me.
Sis lives in Alba (by God) Texas and that is where I am heading. My first thought is, the closest really good hospital is in Dallas, will my insurance cover the chopper cost? I cannot stop myself from smiling I am really looking forward to this new adventure. Did I mention Sis is married and her sweet hubby has agreed to this, he likes my cooking as long as there are no vegetables, only green beans, no garlic, and nothing that he or three of his men friends cannot pronounce. My thinking is, if I keep him in Jack Daniels he will eat anything I put in front of him, this should be such fun.......
Of course I will miss my sons and their families. I want to go on record and say that my sons married the most beautiful, sweet, tolerant, smart women in Austin, or anywhere for that matter. And they have given me the most wonderful present a person can ever receive....my grandchildren. Get ready you will get so tired of hearing about them and all of their adventures, what am I saying I am leaving and wont see all of this as it happens, oh well, you will get it secondhand just like me.
They (my family) are not the reason I am moving. I have loved being such a part of their lives and they have been so generous with their time and have been very patient with my being so close. But, I am ready to live a different life, not sure what it will be and maybe I will not recognize it when it sneaks up on me, but I am willing to be open to the adventure. Thank you Cord and Cole for a least paying lip service to your mom's crazyness. You have helped make this easy for me...on the other hand....can't wait to see me go, we'll help you pack, surely you guys know how much I love you.
I really feel as though I am so blessed. I keep asking myself why and will the bottom fall out and everything turn to .... or whatever. Another note to self, at your age cussing is not pretty, try and cut back.
I hope to keep all posted on NETTIE'S NEW ADVENTURE or more like the title What the hell am I doing? But then.....we really don't want the answers the questions are such fun.
Keeping it Fun
Jeannette
Sis lives in Alba (by God) Texas and that is where I am heading. My first thought is, the closest really good hospital is in Dallas, will my insurance cover the chopper cost? I cannot stop myself from smiling I am really looking forward to this new adventure. Did I mention Sis is married and her sweet hubby has agreed to this, he likes my cooking as long as there are no vegetables, only green beans, no garlic, and nothing that he or three of his men friends cannot pronounce. My thinking is, if I keep him in Jack Daniels he will eat anything I put in front of him, this should be such fun.......
Of course I will miss my sons and their families. I want to go on record and say that my sons married the most beautiful, sweet, tolerant, smart women in Austin, or anywhere for that matter. And they have given me the most wonderful present a person can ever receive....my grandchildren. Get ready you will get so tired of hearing about them and all of their adventures, what am I saying I am leaving and wont see all of this as it happens, oh well, you will get it secondhand just like me.
They (my family) are not the reason I am moving. I have loved being such a part of their lives and they have been so generous with their time and have been very patient with my being so close. But, I am ready to live a different life, not sure what it will be and maybe I will not recognize it when it sneaks up on me, but I am willing to be open to the adventure. Thank you Cord and Cole for a least paying lip service to your mom's crazyness. You have helped make this easy for me...on the other hand....can't wait to see me go, we'll help you pack, surely you guys know how much I love you.
I really feel as though I am so blessed. I keep asking myself why and will the bottom fall out and everything turn to .... or whatever. Another note to self, at your age cussing is not pretty, try and cut back.
I hope to keep all posted on NETTIE'S NEW ADVENTURE or more like the title What the hell am I doing? But then.....we really don't want the answers the questions are such fun.
Keeping it Fun
Jeannette
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