Been Sorting Pictures! Will Post When I Find Them!

Here is a picture I took out our VW car window as we crossed a dam. It was fall and as I looked out the window, there we were, a shadow on the area below the dam. Interesting!

Middle of the Month Already!!!

Just about that time again!!!!

August is half over here in Texas and I think I heard that we have had 30 days of over 100 so far this year. Now that sounds bad but the humidity has not been high only a few days of the 30 so really has not been as terrible as it sounds. I do look forward to fall cause after my scooter ride last night in the cool late afternoon, it's going to be fun. I am studying for my test for the Motorcycle license---it's been 46 years since I took a written or driving test so I do need to study up for sure. Hope you can take it several times The worst will be having the Highway Patrol officer following me in our car---riding with Lynn. Oh, he has to do the same as me---wonder who will have to go first?????? Put the Zuma up for sale tonight on Craig's List

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/798691638.html (motorcycles/scooters) both in East Texas and Dallas. Hope it sells--------keep your fingers crossed.

Know anyone who needs a great little scooter????

Buddy fighting with the Sherpa (lamb skin) seat cover we have for him. We have to drug him in the car and guess he wasn't quite ready to leave Dallas!!!!! That bite was caught on his tooth!!!

We have been in Dallas for several days so far this month and still will go in this week and next. They thought they had a new guy starting at the court last week but he decided to take a full time job soooooo we are still in the "work more than 6 days a month mode" for sure. Lynn doesn't seem to mind and with the apartment there, it is nice to just kick back, use the pool and enjoy some of the Big D!!!

Sydney Barnaby in High School Musical Production!

Sydney as Kelsi in Wednesday's Production

Sydney and Gramps after the Show

Sydney and Jennifer after the show.

Lynn and I sure did enjoy it. We couldn't take flash shots and I didn't have my tripod and Nikon with me so didn't get such great shots in the theater. She was good in it and I know she really seems to love the productions. This is her second one this summer, the last one was the Wizard of Oz. The Plano theater groups sure do a great job with the kids. School is about to start and we look forward to more musical and plays this coming year.

Well, need to go and watch the Olympics again tonight. Nastia (gymnast) lives down the street from Jennifer about 7 houses. We are thrilled for her and it great fun knowing Plano and West Des Moines did so well!!!!

Looking forward to a great weekend and hope you have one too!!!!!!

TOO HOT TO RIDE

Well, a woman has the right to change her mind---that is what I say and I did!!!
The scooter (Yamaha Zuma) I bought two weeks ago didn't work for me. I tried with all my might but could NOT put it up on the stand in the back sooooooo Lynn bought me one with a kick stand and now I can go by myself!!!!! Pictures above of my new Copper Vintage 150cc Lance scooter!!!!! I am thrilled. Sits great, quiet and lots of storage space for my runs to Wally World. We were out there last night a drew a crowd like we did the last time we went out there. Folks just want to know more about them. Also, it's a look---white haired 62 year old on a scooter with her hair flapping in the wind!!! Lynn is thinking about selling his and of course the Zuma (any one want a deal?)and getting one like this. It is a NICE bike!

Well, had two acupuncture treatments one onThurs and one on Friday and after Thurs. NO PAIN!!!! I was to the end of my rope. The pain was so bad that I could not walk--- it is amazing. I will go for another treatment on Monday afternoon and maybe Wed. But I am fine now. What a strange thing. You don't feel anything! Really---I hate needles but I guess they are so small (thin) you just don't feel them. I am Really amazed!!! Life might get better for me now. I was in such pain, I didn't want to do anything, go anywhere, see anyone and that is NOT me. WOW---if you have pain, you might want to try it. Sure does beat that "Back Dr." routine that they can put one thru---fusion etc. Life is good again!!!!!

It is really hot here in Texas this week!!!! 104 today here in Mineola. We are heading back in to the apartment for the week. Lynn works and I have a clay day and a couple of acupuncture treatments!

More soon, as I want to take a pic of the Buddy on the cycle!!!

Buddy Joe Ready To Ride

Scooter Sam

Playing with a New Little Fun Program and Site

How about this, Sydney on a Cover of a Teen Magazine (well, it would be great but Gram did it with this new little program) Fun Playing Around with it.

44 Years and Counting!!

Anniversary Picture 2008 Still having a great time after 44 years!

Well, the 44th Anniversary has passed and we are headed to 45! Time sure does pass faster as one get's older. My Dad always said that and he lived to be 95 so I am sure at the last his time seemed to move very fast.

We had a fun Anniversary. WE were going to Shreveport to Gamble and spend a couple of nights and then as we thought about it, we decided to stay here and buy a scooter for me. Lynn was enjoying his so much and he wanted me to have one, too. Well, after searching all over north Texas, we found the only one left around in Longview!

We have been having a great time. I already have 70 miles on mine!! Now, that is just in Mineola. Mine is only a 50cc and top speed is 45 but at 45 you feel as if you are going 100!

Jennifer, Mark, Sydney and Sam came out on Saturday and the kids enjoyed my large scooter (electric) cause they can't ride the Yamaha! Jen and Mark took a spin on the scooters and they like them. Mark has a Harley so pretty tame for him, I am sure.

Sam, lovin my little scooter!

Pose by Sydney

Sydney, the Poser!

Sam after a week at Sky Ranch Camp!!!

Off to Dallas for a few days in the Big City! I think Jennifer and I will do Ikea on Friday and swim in their pool.

Check back soon. More to come.

HAPPY 4TH 2008

This is one of Lynn's Mom's Hostas in Bloom in Texas. We have worked hard to save this and it is in full boom this week. They are beautiful!!

Happy 4th Belated!

Let Freedom Ring 2008
Thetford Farm Bell

Pine Mills, Texas

We were at the Thetford Farm for a 4th party and this is a bell on the farm.

Buddy looking for fireworks, not one of his favorite things!

We have a good 4th this year. (Celebrated on the 5th) Out to the Thetford Farm for a wonderful lunch and sitting on the porch. Anne Thetford is such a wonderful hostess and the food is always exceptional. Lynn and I cherish the time we spend there as it is so quite and the views are wonderful from the porch. Here are a couple below.

Our New Uncle Sam 2008

Home Projects Again!

We are almost done here at 702 Sycamore

House looking South towards kitchen.

Well, we are back at "home projects" for a few days. We had decided to have a new railing take the place of the original 1949 Iron scroll rail but were not sure how to do it. As luck had it, we found a guy who is a master at cabinets that is retired and he agreed to do it for us, all we had to do it come up with the design. We were so excited that our plan was going to happen so we got real busy fast and gave him a drawing of what we wanted and he said "not a problem"!!!!!! Also, we had decided to take down the old downspouts and gutters and install Rainhandlers http://www.rainhandler.com/ so after we had that done, we wanted shutters! We hit Dennis up with the idea, he agreed and wala---he built us 9 sets before he had to leave town. Lynn and I will finish them as Dennis gave us great instuctions on using our router and how to cut the stars. If we do the rest of the house, we only have 11 sets to go---------Yes, 19 windows in this one story house but that is part of the reason we loved it so. Lots of light!!!!! I guess you can see we have a star theme going on here.



Work in Progress

Railings stained by Lynn. We put steel caps on the posts.


Our new front doors! We have two, one to the kitchen and one to the livingroom off the front porch. We are going to paint them a dark teal soon. House trim will remail white unless we can get someone to change it up. Lynn said he liked white so it will make it much easier to repaint some of the place where it needs repair.

Lynn's new brick floor in screened porch



Buddy Helping Lynn Lay Bricks! He is such a big help.

New Addition to Lynn's Motor Pool

Lynn has been wanting a motorcycle and I am totally against it but he always goes with what I want so when he found this scooter I didn't fight it. It is pretty cute and not tooooo big. I can even ride it but haven't as yet. Need a motorcycle license for it as it is a 150 cc. Goes pretty good intown but only about 55 on highway. I think he is happy with it. Our neighbor, Ray found it for him and did some great work on it so now it is just like new---600 miles on it and ready to ride anywhere here in Mineola. It will make some great Icee runs, I am sure.

Here are Ray and Lynn ready to ride!!!! Boys and their Toys!

Cute?

I need to make some some shirts that say "Harley Starter Kit"