I can't believe I haven't posted since November 16Th,
Monday was really busy - I think I went to bone builders,
G. R. shopping and a Lions dinner and meeting that night.
On Tue I went to sew with Marcia from 10:30 to 3:30, we were finishing up embroidering Rabbits on an appliqued quilt,
Wed. I had prayer group at 7am and WELCA pot luck that night, I brought a Tater-tot hot dish. Thurs. bone builders again and
Friday Bible Study. I have been baking like a real trooper what with the Holiday Bazaar on
Sat. I worked all day. We did rather well for our church. $780 so we were happy.
Church on Sunday and I went to Martha's and played Cribbage in the afternoon.
Monday was bone builders again and we went to G.R. again shopping.
Tue, Church at 7 tonight at Alliance and pie and coffee after. Always a nice time. Jim only ate 3 pieces of pie. I think he is slipping.
Wed. I had fun cooking and baking all day for Thanksgiving.
Thurs. Rich came over, we ate at one. my pumpkin pie wasn't done quite long enough. I will have to remember that, heck it was in an hour, also made apple crisp, different recipe. I didn't even try it but I won't make that recipe again. I made a new recipe, sweet potato puff, would make it again, corn souffle and mashed potatoes, turkey and gravy and frebcg rolls. It was a wonderful meal. Sent two meals home with Richard and two over to Gordy and June. You can only stand so many left overs.
Friday we went over to Longville, brought June with and purchased lots of corn for the deer and sunflower seeds for the birds.
Sat. I knit most of the day and watched a movie June loaned me. I didn't like it much. Jim went fishing and that brings me to
Sunday which is today. Will add more later.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
BUSY MONDAY
Lots to do today, dusting for sure, yuck, it's thick. Bone-builders at 9am, we need to go shopping in GR and visit Grandma, dogs will love it, boy do they love being at home, I have a Lion's meeting tonight so lots to do.
DAY 7 SUNDAY - DOES POP MEAN ANYTHING?
We were up really early, thanks to you know who. I was showered and ready by6 am. Jim couldn't find his bag, too early for him so he used my deodorant and smelled like a girly-man. He did find it before we left of course. We had the big breakfast at Mickie Dee's. We knew we were going through Des Moines IA and we knew Pastor Dr Michael Foss, our former Pastor at POP, was at St Mark's Church there so we googled him and thought we would take in church if it worked out but didn't know how far to Des Moines and as it turned out we got there at 8:15 and service started at 8:30 and he was preaching that day. It was too fun to hear him preach again. He was always good at it and the sermon was on Blessings. We feel so blessed just to have each other and our schildren and grand-children that it doesn't get any better than that. We do count our blessing every day and are so greatful for them. The sermon was on Count your blessings, not your disappointments, he is such a good story teller. A Gift.
We hit the road again and we stopped for gas and a Burger King on the road just across the Iowa border, and hit Mac and Laura's about 1:30 pm, I had something I wanted to drop off for Laura to thank her for the wonderful lefsa weekend and of course to see Hope walk and she didn't disappoint. Was she ever excited and hepped up. She can even climb stairs. GATES where are the child gates. They will need half a dozen in that house. She is into everything. She can even get the cap off the Vaseline jar now. In seconds no less. What a cutie, and Glenn and Karin were there and it is always so nice to see them.
We had Laura's wonderful pumpkin pie and headed for home.
Got home just before dark, the car took forever to empty and of course the house is a mess - have already done two loads of clothes. These are the last notes from the trip.
What fun we had and we were gone just the right amount of time, it was a perfect trip and late in January or early February we get to do it all over again with the camper. Our Park Avenue is just a little too small for Jim. We will have the truck the next trip. For news on the truck see my next posting.
We hit the road again and we stopped for gas and a Burger King on the road just across the Iowa border, and hit Mac and Laura's about 1:30 pm, I had something I wanted to drop off for Laura to thank her for the wonderful lefsa weekend and of course to see Hope walk and she didn't disappoint. Was she ever excited and hepped up. She can even climb stairs. GATES where are the child gates. They will need half a dozen in that house. She is into everything. She can even get the cap off the Vaseline jar now. In seconds no less. What a cutie, and Glenn and Karin were there and it is always so nice to see them.
We had Laura's wonderful pumpkin pie and headed for home.
Got home just before dark, the car took forever to empty and of course the house is a mess - have already done two loads of clothes. These are the last notes from the trip.
What fun we had and we were gone just the right amount of time, it was a perfect trip and late in January or early February we get to do it all over again with the camper. Our Park Avenue is just a little too small for Jim. We will have the truck the next trip. For news on the truck see my next posting.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
DAY 6 SATURDAY - ON THE WAY HOME
We of course went to Crepes Inc again for breakfast, won't Jim ever get tired of their waffles. NO! I had a wonderful omelet and trimmings. We then went on a hunt for a shot glass. For the collection of course. I have to start giving them away or need a bigger tray. We went back to our hotel and I walked down the the Chase Hotel to see if their gift shop had any I wanted - NO, beautiful hotel. went to Walgreen's Drug Store but they don't carry souvenirs. I finally found the one I wanted at a truck stop as we left St Louis when we stopped for gas and a wonderful blue bunny ice cream bar, (Jim's idea of course - it's ice cream). Stopped by the basilica to take a picture of their gardens and we were stopped by our first pan-handler. Our first. How do you know if their story is for real or if it's just a line. Maybe you shouldn't question it and just shell out the dough. I don't know. Isn't it our duty as a citizen of the earth to lend a helping hand? Questions, questions, questions.
Back to our vacation, we headed for the Missouri Botanical Gardens. I think the literature said it was the oldest in the United States, been there for over 150 years. HUGE, is one way to describe it, over 14 miles of trails and over 500 acres. They not only had a huge Japanese Garden, they had a German Garden, a Chinese Garden, an Ottoman Garden, we just couldn't visit all of them but let me tell you the Japanese Garden was more than a little impressive even at this time of year.
You should have seen the rain forest garden building with waterfall and water dripping everywhere. The weather was beautiful all week and kept getting warmer and warmer, it was 72 on this day.
The parking lot was full when we left at noon.
Of course there was a goofy store a couple blocks from the garden we had to stop at on our way out, they were closed when we went to the park, so much junk there, we did manage to find a pair of salt and pepper ruby slippers that the heels click, toes really but they are held together with a magnet and Jim bought them for me. I wanted the door stop, it was a small lead pair of witches feet and too cute but too expensive. Love the ruby slippers.
It was at the next stop around two that we found the shot glass and ice cream bars and gas.
We headed out, it's amazing how Jim just knows where to go, he was driving around like he lived there.
We got as far as Cameron MO and stayed at a Budget Inn for the night, so nice having the car right outside the door for the luggage and dogs.
We ate at a family restaurant called Ma & Pa's Kettle. My stead and ribs were good but Jim's pork chops were so thin you could almost see through them. The baked potato was to die for if a baked potato can be to die for that is. Back to motel so we can get an early start tomorrow. We don't like to drive after dark since we both have bad left eyes. Aren't we a pair.
Back to our vacation, we headed for the Missouri Botanical Gardens. I think the literature said it was the oldest in the United States, been there for over 150 years. HUGE, is one way to describe it, over 14 miles of trails and over 500 acres. They not only had a huge Japanese Garden, they had a German Garden, a Chinese Garden, an Ottoman Garden, we just couldn't visit all of them but let me tell you the Japanese Garden was more than a little impressive even at this time of year.
You should have seen the rain forest garden building with waterfall and water dripping everywhere. The weather was beautiful all week and kept getting warmer and warmer, it was 72 on this day.
The parking lot was full when we left at noon.
Of course there was a goofy store a couple blocks from the garden we had to stop at on our way out, they were closed when we went to the park, so much junk there, we did manage to find a pair of salt and pepper ruby slippers that the heels click, toes really but they are held together with a magnet and Jim bought them for me. I wanted the door stop, it was a small lead pair of witches feet and too cute but too expensive. Love the ruby slippers.
It was at the next stop around two that we found the shot glass and ice cream bars and gas.
We headed out, it's amazing how Jim just knows where to go, he was driving around like he lived there.
We got as far as Cameron MO and stayed at a Budget Inn for the night, so nice having the car right outside the door for the luggage and dogs.
We ate at a family restaurant called Ma & Pa's Kettle. My stead and ribs were good but Jim's pork chops were so thin you could almost see through them. The baked potato was to die for if a baked potato can be to die for that is. Back to motel so we can get an early start tomorrow. We don't like to drive after dark since we both have bad left eyes. Aren't we a pair.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
DAY 5 FRIDAY - LAST DAY IN ST LOUIS - BOO HOO
We are on our last day in St Louis - had too much fun yesterday on Friday. Had breakfast at Crepes Inc again. Jim had the same wonderful waffles with blueberries, blackberry's, strawberries and raspberries. I went with the quiche and it was all wonderful. We headed for downtown to see The Arch in the daylight. Walked the parks downtown, went under the Arch - what a wonderful museum and displays below ground. We took turns and no, I didn't go up in the Arch. Had the dogs and there was such a long line. I managed to find a visor on the waterfront for St Louis.
We came back to the Central West End and went through the St Louis Cathedral Basilica - it was unbelievable, the art and grandeur just can't be explained in a few sentences. It was wonderful, we grabbed a few apples at our room and headed out to Forest Park again. We took in The Art Museum. We only went through the main floor and that took awhile. We we left the building I spotted a giant stainless steel tree on the grounds. What fun. So beautiful and the statue of St Louis out front of the museum was a left over from the 1904 St Louis World's Fair or Louisiana Exposition. The Art Museum is also a left over from it. It's an exquisite building. We left and drove right over to the are called The Hill and found our second Italian Restaurant, Lorenzo's Traitoria, it was recommended by Jim's friend Bill so we wanted to find it, we couldn't find it the second night here but did find it last night and it was wonderful.
Back to the hotel, been a long day for both Jim and I and for the babies.
We came back to the Central West End and went through the St Louis Cathedral Basilica - it was unbelievable, the art and grandeur just can't be explained in a few sentences. It was wonderful, we grabbed a few apples at our room and headed out to Forest Park again. We took in The Art Museum. We only went through the main floor and that took awhile. We we left the building I spotted a giant stainless steel tree on the grounds. What fun. So beautiful and the statue of St Louis out front of the museum was a left over from the 1904 St Louis World's Fair or Louisiana Exposition. The Art Museum is also a left over from it. It's an exquisite building. We left and drove right over to the are called The Hill and found our second Italian Restaurant, Lorenzo's Traitoria, it was recommended by Jim's friend Bill so we wanted to find it, we couldn't find it the second night here but did find it last night and it was wonderful.
Back to the hotel, been a long day for both Jim and I and for the babies.
Friday, November 13, 2009
DAY 4 THURDSAY - ST LOUIS ADVENTURE DAY
I am having a hard time reading this small typing, so fun having a blind eye. It's Thursday today, and what a wonderful day we had. Took the dogs out for a walk and went hunting for this wonderful breakfast place only about 4 blocks away. The neighborhood here is so breathtaking, all mantions and beautiful buildings, I had what was voted the best hot chocolate in St Louis and a banana crepe, Jim had waffles. Delious and we are going back today.
We went to Forest Park to the History Museum, Jim lost me if you can believe that. It's not that big. Do you suppose he lost me on purpose. As we were going through the St Louis World's Fair Exhibit he fell asleep on a bench. Tired? I think so. We walked the dogs so much in the park as I want to see and read every statue standing. Poor Otto picked up the leaves from some kind of pine tree that sticks to him like glue. I was forever brushing him, carried the brush with me because he had a hard time walking.
We finally left the park about 2 pm, drove around and had a bite of lunch. Went back to the hotel and Jim hooked up with Bill for a couple of hours. I laid low with the mutts. Loved it.
After Jim came back we decided to see downtown St Louis after dard. I had yet to see the famous St Louis Arch, the gateway to the west, it was worth the trip downtown. We drove down by the riverfront, stopped and took pictures of the Arch and found a City Park that went on for 3 blocks full of fountains and statues. Even lite up ones. Spent about an hour downtown at night. Headed back and decided to find an Italian Eatery in a section called The Hill. Ate at a place Gian-Tony, a Sicilian eatery. The food was outstanding but we didn't eat till late. Back to the hotel and another adventure tomorrow.
We went to Forest Park to the History Museum, Jim lost me if you can believe that. It's not that big. Do you suppose he lost me on purpose. As we were going through the St Louis World's Fair Exhibit he fell asleep on a bench. Tired? I think so. We walked the dogs so much in the park as I want to see and read every statue standing. Poor Otto picked up the leaves from some kind of pine tree that sticks to him like glue. I was forever brushing him, carried the brush with me because he had a hard time walking.
We finally left the park about 2 pm, drove around and had a bite of lunch. Went back to the hotel and Jim hooked up with Bill for a couple of hours. I laid low with the mutts. Loved it.
After Jim came back we decided to see downtown St Louis after dard. I had yet to see the famous St Louis Arch, the gateway to the west, it was worth the trip downtown. We drove down by the riverfront, stopped and took pictures of the Arch and found a City Park that went on for 3 blocks full of fountains and statues. Even lite up ones. Spent about an hour downtown at night. Headed back and decided to find an Italian Eatery in a section called The Hill. Ate at a place Gian-Tony, a Sicilian eatery. The food was outstanding but we didn't eat till late. Back to the hotel and another adventure tomorrow.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
DAY 3 WEDNESDAY - ST lOUIS & LUXURY
We slept in a little, that means Jim didn't get up till after 7 am. Had the big breakfast and zoom we are on our way. Next stop Hannibul MO. We needed to freshen up our coffee and after Jim went to the visitor center we picked up some pamplets and coupons for The Java Jive downtown and went to get some yummy coffee, I had some smooth organic stuff and Jim's was forgetable, he is so fuzzy about his coffee, not me, you dump enough stuff in it and if it's hot, it's good.
I went shopping, you should see my earrings, too cute and picked up a couple other things, my credit card wouldn't go through, can you believe we were declined, NOT! so Jim had to call Visa and tell them we were traveling and then everything worked. I also bought two presents. Fun little shop,
We didn't do any sightseeing around Hannibal, just pressed on to connect up with Bill Grivna, he is currently a life coach and still dabbles in teaching acting and a Tai Chi Instructor. He was a Professor at the Univ of Illinois Edwardsville right across the river. Anyway he is such a nice guy, Jim went to Junior High and High School with him. He showed us the hotel and area to stay in. It is outstanding here at Hotel Indigo. You pay a $50 deosit fee and thats it for the dogs. Hardwood floors and on the main floor. It's been completely refurbished and the King bed is like a cloud. Bill took us only a few blocks away from the hotel to the trendy shopping and eating district. We are in the Central West End of St Louis. Almost next to the Chase Hotel which is lovely and right on the park. Forest Park is only about 3-4 block right down the street, it houses the Art Museum, History Museum, Zoo, Planitarium, Conservatory, walking paths, its bigger than Central Park. was the sight of the 1904 Worlds Fair. We had Lunch with Bill at a place called Duff's and he had to leave, we took the dogs for a walk to Walgreens, needed a couple of things and ate gourmet pizza in the hotel. Good food. Dogs have adjusted well.
I went shopping, you should see my earrings, too cute and picked up a couple other things, my credit card wouldn't go through, can you believe we were declined, NOT! so Jim had to call Visa and tell them we were traveling and then everything worked. I also bought two presents. Fun little shop,
We didn't do any sightseeing around Hannibal, just pressed on to connect up with Bill Grivna, he is currently a life coach and still dabbles in teaching acting and a Tai Chi Instructor. He was a Professor at the Univ of Illinois Edwardsville right across the river. Anyway he is such a nice guy, Jim went to Junior High and High School with him. He showed us the hotel and area to stay in. It is outstanding here at Hotel Indigo. You pay a $50 deosit fee and thats it for the dogs. Hardwood floors and on the main floor. It's been completely refurbished and the King bed is like a cloud. Bill took us only a few blocks away from the hotel to the trendy shopping and eating district. We are in the Central West End of St Louis. Almost next to the Chase Hotel which is lovely and right on the park. Forest Park is only about 3-4 block right down the street, it houses the Art Museum, History Museum, Zoo, Planitarium, Conservatory, walking paths, its bigger than Central Park. was the sight of the 1904 Worlds Fair. We had Lunch with Bill at a place called Duff's and he had to leave, we took the dogs for a walk to Walgreens, needed a couple of things and ate gourmet pizza in the hotel. Good food. Dogs have adjusted well.
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