Great Weekend

Chris, Patrick and Autumn spent Thanksgiving weekend with us. All had a great time. Thursday morning visited and prepared food, went to the activity room at the park about 1:30pm, 3 tables had been set up for each group, 2 together then one on the end, this let us set 16 at each "table". There were 153 people who attended. Only 2 had volunteered for clean up so Chris, Autumn and I did also. Patrick and Don took our dishes and decorations home (and while we helped clean at the hall they cleaned up all the mess and dishes at home...Great guys we have!!) After we had things done went swimming then played games at home.
Next came "Black Friday" as Chris and I are not real mall crawlers we all decided to go to the Flea Markets. Had breakfast at I Hop then looked and walked till feet gave out. Autumn did find some funky toe socks. Home and turkey sandwiches then Chris, Patrick and Dad checked out the casino while Autumn and I swam. Dinner was at DeBoyz then more games.
Breakfast at the park then time for the Hartley's to leave for home. They had a safe trip and called to say they have snow in the surrounding hills.
Great fresh ground coffee from Old Bisbee Roasters, "La Violeta Costa Rican Tarrazu" try http://www.UniqueCoffee.com if you want to try a cup.
Took out all my tubs of Christmas decorations Saturday afternoon but the wind came up so did not get the decorating finished.
So all you need for a great weekend is family, food and games.

We are thankful for.......

Primarily we are thankful for our health and the health of our family. So very lucky that Don is doing great and Aaron is improving daily. Now all we have to worry about family wise is who went "SPLAT" and twisted, sprained or bent something. But that is just life as we live it.
We are also thankful for the wonderful children we have and their spouses and the grandchildren. We may not be grand parents in the next town as we were when Chris and Patty were growing up but still enjoy and cherish time with kids and grandkids.
Next to come to mind is all the wonderful friends we have made in Yuma. Daily they want to know who we are doing and what they can do to help Don recover.
Tonight our wonderful neighbor Sandy (who had said about 2pm if we are available for dinner at 5pm she'd put a'nuther tater in the pot...we said yep) then came over and said I know your daughter and family are coming for Thanksgiving. I'll go down to Pat's and stay and they can have my house!! Now can you ask for a more giving, gracious person. We turned her down because they have non refundable hotel room but still the offer is outstanding.
Happy Thanksgiving to you every one.

Don

Don went in to the Yuma Heart Center today and had a stent put in the 90% blockage. All went well, he will come home tomorrow morning. Lots of people say he will feel so much better and do so much more.......any suggestions??? I can hardly keep up with him now! But I am ever so glad they found and were able to correct this.
Hugs and thanks at all who sent their good wishes, hopes, and prayers our way. And a special thanks to Ray and Jimmie Curtis for showing up unannounced to sit and talk with me while I waited.

Angiogram

Don had an angiogram thursday. They found 2 blockages one 100% one 90%. Tried for about an hour to put a stent in, but were not able to. He had to spend the night in the hospital beings the procedure took so long and was so late. Brought him home this morning about 7am. Still very tender but moving around. Have a consult appointment this thursday (11-8) and doctor had said will try to put stent in the area 90% the thursday (11-15) after.

Should have got my teaching certificate.....Or A Friday that is turning into a Monday.

Well this Friday has turned into a Monday. It is the last day for the lady I job share with (Cyndi), and the one who I job shared with 2 years ago (Patty) has been here a week trying to get caught up on the changes etc. Last night Patty's daughter in Michigan had a brain aneurysm and she will be flying out tomorrow. I told her I could cover 2 weeks full time to see what happens. So this is where I am job wise. We have no hosts to help after hours or week ends yet. Was told we would have one come in this week end....guess who that leaves to train the lady in the office. So far in the last 3 years I have trained 4 people and 3 have been my bosses (I don't want full time so keep getting to train whom ever is willing to work full time to be my "boss").
Otherwise it is great in Yuma. Has been in the low/mid 90's and cools down to mid 60-70 at night. Oh we have had one baby sidewinder found in the park. One scorpion (I was the lucky one who spotted it last night at dusk while Don & I were walking)and one Sun Spider which is poison's, Yes Patty I still enjoy the sunshine!!!!!!!!

Try this

Place X on things you've done



Smoked a cigarette X
Drank so much you threw up X (Once was enough)
Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back
Been arrested
Gone on a blind date
Skipped school X
Watched someone die
Been to Canada X
Been to Mexico X
Been to Florida X
Been on a plane X
Been lost X
Been on the opposite side of the country X
Gone to Washington, DC X
Swam in the ocean X
Felt like dying
Cried yourself to sleep X
Played cops and robbers X
Recently colored with crayons
Sang karaoke
Paid for a meal with only coins
Done something you told yourself you wouldn't X
Made prank phone calls X
Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose
Caught a snowflake on your tongue X
Danced in the rain X
Written a letter to Santa Claus X
Been kissed under the mistletoe X
Watched the sunrise with someone you care about X
Blown bubbles X
Made a bonfire on the beach X
Crashed a party
Gone ice-skating X
Been skinny dipping X
Gone to the movies, paid for one ticket, and then snuck into another theater to
see a different feature afterwards

1. Any nicknames? Mar

2. Mother's name? Grace

3. Favorite drink? Diet Pepsi

4. Tattoos? I don't do needles!

5. Body piercing? ears

6. How much do you love your job? It's a job.

7. Birthplace? Salem OR

8. Favorite vacation spot? Coasta Rica (or a cruise ship)

9. Ever been to Africa? No

10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? Yes

11. Ever been on TV? Yes-Square Danceing

12. Ever steal any traffic signs? No

13. Ever been in a car accident? Yes

14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? 4 door

15. Favorite salad dressing? Honey Mustard

16. Favorite pie? Pumpkin

17. Favorite number? 11

18. Favorite movie? Recent..Hairspray

19. Favorite holiday? Christmas

20. Favorite dessert? Pie

21. Favorite food? Mexican

22. Favorite day of the week? All are great.

23. Favorite brand of body wash? Nexus shampoo.....

24. Favorite toothpaste? Colgate

25. Favorite smell? Gardenia

26. What do you do to relax? Read

27. Do you have a message to your friends reading this? Enjoy today.

28. How do you see yourself in 10 years? Still enjoying retirement.