Alone again.....

I do wish we all communicated more with one another, but I also realize my sisters have much busier lives than this old retired person. I will just be patient and be happy about the times you can share what is going on in your worlds.

Since last writing I have gone to Charlotte to bowl in the women's state tournament. That was last weekend. It is a good thing I enjoyed the company because if it depended on my bowling I would have had a terrible time. Don't know when I have bowled that bad. Now in another 3 weeks off to Reno to bowl in the National Tournament. Of course those evil slot machines are right in the hotel where we will be staying. I think I have the gambling gene that Mom and Dad had. I will have to be careful.

Yesterday I volunteered at the Tryon Palace in the galleries they have set up with artifacts and period furniture and the history of the restoration of the palace. Boring! On the days I volunteer in the galleries I wear khaki slacks or skirt, white blouse and blue blazer, stand around and do nothing more that keep an eye on the people wandering around looking at what is on display. Of course I can take a book to read and slip it behind the display case when a group comes through about every half hour.

The woman that taught us how to spin was in the kitchen office building yesterday so after I finished in the gallery I went there and she gave me a little refresher course so when I volunteer on Friday I can practice some more.

Since starting the Spark People thing I have accomplished a pound each week. Of course it has only been almost 2 weeks. My enthusiasm hasn't waned too much yet, except for tracking the food. What a pain, but I am sure so much of the success of this plan is the tracking. I have kept up the walking most every day.

Our new furniture is nice. I didn't realize how big the pieces were when they were in the showroom. I need to get the paint now and get the room painted, order the window treatments, get some new lamps and something for the walls. Then it will all look nice.

That is it for now sisters. I plan on continuing to prattle on at least once a week. I love you all.

Lori