Our Momma knew how to have fun!

I don't know why mom has been on my mind so much lately but today I had one of those silly memories pop into my head/being.

I know we've probably talked about this before but I'm sharing it again.

We were living on 5th Street and we were all having dinner in the kitchen (not the dining room) - just started. Mom went to scoot her chair in and her boobs shot the silverware (of course, not SILVER) across the table right at Dad!  We kids thought it was the funniest thing but I don't remember Dad laughing. We all laughed so hard. Dad was so serious (most of the time) at the table.  The other interesting thing is, for the life of me, I can't remember you, Lori, being there so you won't have this silly memory. I think you probably had flown the coop by then.

PLEASE, girlies...... Share one - just one of your Mom Memories

Love you both!

The Searcher Sissy

Hit the road!

I came across this quote by Patrick O'Leary and thought it was cool.  Made me think that I might 'hit the road' soon!

Patrick O'Leary

There's a place that I travel When I want to roam, And nobody knows it but me The roads don't go there And the signs stay home And nobody knows it but me It's far far away And way way afar It's over the moon and the sea And wherever you're going That's wherever you are And nobody knows it but me.

Crazy cool, right!

Sentimental Thoughts

Just crazy thoughts today.

Mom flashing Diane when we were all in NC

Mom and Sunday dinners.....yummmmy fried chicken or roast beef.

Hayrides with all the 'hoods' in the neighborhood (when I was in love with Ronnie Bowers).

Swimming at Southeast Conservation club and Jack Hipsher almost drown me!

These are just a few and I'm not totally sure why I've been doing so much thinking today.

I wish we all lived closer (around the corner maybe) so we could go apple picking, hayriding, hiking, visiting, meeting for lunch, celebrating birthdays (Dan will be 70 in November), and just lazing around acting goofy.

Wish could do some crazy stuff today.....

I love you Sissy Girls!

Random thoughts

Hi Sisters.
Just talked to my friend Margie Dunn. She is so excited that she's going to be a great grandma. WOW! 

Beautiful weather today. Would be a perfect time to drive through the mountains.

Dan will be 70 this year and his kids are doing a surprise party for him. Nov. 17. Please come.

Cataract surgery for me next week.

That's it.

Crazy post, right?  I had hoped to chat more but something came up and I have to go (have to pick up pizza!). Ha.

Love you bunches
Lizzie the constant Searcher

End of the day reflections

I was sitting in front of the TV falling asleep so thought I would chat with my sisters for a bit before going to bed. It is only 8:40 here and I am very sleepy, but if I go to sleep now I will be awake in the wee hours of the morning.

Are either of you going to the pumpkin festival? Wish I was there to go.  The woman that cuts my hair has a cabin not far from Cambridge and she said she and her husband were going to spend a few days there and might go.  It was fun the year we went when April was visiting .

 Our trip to visit Troy and Carol was wonderful except for the accident on the way.  However, only the car was damaged and no one was hurt. And, the car was driveable.  Just got an estimate today for repairs.  Anyway, we were in awe of the beauty of Colorado.  The mountains and rock formations were so beautiful.  Meeting Carol's Daughter's family was great.  Katie and Josh have two adorable little girls.  We were able to visit with them and Carol's brother Kenny.  Troy and Carol drove us around and showed us lots of places and Earl played golf with them at a course in the hills among the red rocks.  Gorgeous scenery and saw a lot of wild life.  I rode along and just enjoyed the view.

Vacations are great, but being home is too.  Oh no! That must mean I am really old now.  Signing off sisters.  My brain is not engaging for any more chatting. Much love to you..

Good Morning Sisters!

I keep looking at this to see if there are any comments or new additions. Nope. None.

Thought it was time to change that disgusting picture also. Sorry about that grossness.

What are your thoughts and what would you like to do again - what would you like to 'feel' again?

I do believe that the little girl on the swing is probably Diane doing her 'alone' thing.  She was such a unique human, wasn't she?

Lots of love to both of you!  

Doesn't anyone have ANYTHING to say?

Mindfulness

mind·ful·ness

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noun

1. 1.

   the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something.

   "their mindfulness of the wider cinematic tradition"
2. 2.

   a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique.

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Well I am certainly in a "State of UNmindfulness" today and the entire past week.

I seem to be having a very hard time being mindful of the present moment, task, etc.

Yesterday I went all the way to the Post Office only to discover I didn't take the mail. That was my only reason for going out.

Today I went to Riverside for my pre-admission testing for my upcoming colonoscopy. Because I was not being mindful, I passed my exit and went 8  miles out of the way. Then I parked without a thought as exactly where i parked.  I went to my appt on the 4th floor and discover that i had lost my parking ticket for them to stamp.  I came back to my car (after going to the 2nd floor in the garage - not there. Got on the elevator and started over. Went to the 3rd floor - not there.  Finally I remembered that I was on the 2nd floor but far from the elevator.  Looked everywhere for my parking stub - to no avail. I finally made it home safe and sound.  I gound my parking stub in my back pocket of the jeans!

Can either of you relate?  I find myself doing this crazy crap more and more and it really bothers me! That's why I keep doing it because of the fact that it bothers me so.

How about you two - can you relate?  One of you may have to take care of me one of these days.

LoveYa! 

Sorry......forgot the 'veranda' picture!

Come sit a spell, y'all!

Hello again Sisters!
Just getting ready to hop in the shower and was thinking about both of you.
Hope Dorian leaves you alone Sissy and that it just moves on out to sea for everyone.
Hope you get in your house soon SissySusie

It is an absolutely beautiful morning.  The birds are chirping, the breeze is soft and life seems pretty good at the moment. I love how our porch looks with the sun coming through the sheer curtains. Makes me feel like a southern belle on her veranda! HaHa!

My plan is STILL to find some pictures to share. But in the meantime, these will have to do!

Have a wonderfull day to both of you.

Lizzie - always Searcher searching for 'stuff'

Very frustrating

I only have a few minutes to fuss, but I signed in and added ( I thought) a comment to Susie’s post and when I hit publish it disappeared! Anyway Susie, I will add some pics of us when I can find them on my flash drives.  Glad to see you on our blog.❤️

I see you have added something too Lizzie Searcher.  I am going to read it now and see if I can comment..Geez.

Hello darlins' 
We have been busy in our garden and it is looking so beautiful! I could never have accomplished any of it if it were not for DannyBoy. He keeps lugging dirt and mulch, digging holes and encouraging me to go buy more plants.  I'm sure I don't have to explain to you about the bargains I got on my  plants!  All of them were at least half price at Lowe's because it's the end of the season. That' what I do.

I've been meeting more and more of our neighbors and, so far, everyone is so very nice.  The guy who lives behind us (Jim) is a newby gardener. He is also so very generous.  He's given us many things - food, seasonings, plants, wine, etc.  The attached picture is of him and the latest thing he gave me. He's really good looking, don't you think?Quite impressive, right?!

I think my cataracts are at the point where I MUST do something.  The eye doc told me a few months ago that I have the start and he said I would know when it's time to do something about it.  I've been having more and more problems seeing at night and my vision seems to be slightly fuzzy.  I'm going to make an appointment tomorrow, for sure.

Yes, of course, I think about Diane. Especially I thought of her today when I went back and read some of the old posts.  Brought tears to my eyes.  We will never get over losing her but we can smile and laugh at some of our crazy memories.  I must have pictures in my big picture box so I will look soon and post a few.

It's only 8pm and I'm soooooooo tired today. Trying to figure out how to stay up until at least 9:30.

This post is lacking my usual punch but it will be back tomorrow.

Love you both!

Ten Years Ago...

This is the last picture I could find of all of us sisters together. We were celebrating  Liz's birthday in 2009. Almost 2 years to the day later we lost our sweet Diane. My heart is still heavy with sadness, I don't think that will ever go away. I read somewhere that the feeling of grief for a loved one is considered to be a selfish reaction because they are no longer a part of your life. Well maybe I'm selfish because I do miss her in my life. Do either of you girls have any other pics of all of us together? If so I'd love to see them.

 Our last Sisters Get Together 10 years ago in October. I sure miss doing this. 

We should have a SGT Anniversary bash!

Love you sissies!

Watching and Waiting for Dorian

 Oh my goodness, there is no excuse for anyone not to be prepared as they can be for the arrival of Dorian. It is all that is on TV and radio, which is good except some people here have been through so many they don't take the warnings seriously.  After the destruction of Florence they should. Well, we have all the stuff we need if it hits anywhere here again.  Tomorrow we will bring all the things that can fly around. Hopefully our neighbors will do the same.

Today is Mah Jongg day so a day to forget about storms and have a little silliness before the storm.  I don't want to get the attitude of Maxine.  I am embarrassed to say I don't remember who gave me the changeable calendar of her that every time you move a block to change the date she says some sarcastic thing. It had to be you Liz or Barb. She has given me a couple Maxine things.

Gotta sign off. Can't be late for Mah Jongg.  Love you girlies and want to hear what you are doing today.  ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Dorian

Oscar Wilde wrote about a character named Dorian Gray.  He wrote about his character and wanted to shock people by openly writing about homosexual feelings. I don't think this Dorian cares one whit about any of that, but at the moment is on a path of destruction that is very frightening and scaring a whole lot of people up and down the coast.  I can hardly stop watching the weather channel for the next update.  Boy, those weather guys get extremely excited. Then I get excited and not in a good way.  Actually, I am not  terribly scared.  We are prepred as we can be with water, food, gas for the generator, etc.  For Christmas Gordon gave us all kinds of things to get us through the next storm - camp stove to cook on if needed and some great lights.  Hopefully we won't be without power for as long as last time.  Never know.  I am praying that New Bern is spared. Parts of the city is still recovering from the last one.

As far as inviting others to join us I don't know how we invite them to be contributors, but I know anyone with a blogger account can read our posts. Might be good they can't comment.

There are constant ads on TV for Botox.  Do you have friends who have treatments of that?  I have never felt compelled to do that.  Maybe plastic surgery to look like Queen Elizabeth so I would get the respect I deserve. I am getting close to her age.  😳I am always afraid my mouth would sort of get frozen like the Pioneer Woman who cooks on the food channel.  Ever watch her and notice the funny way she talks with her mouth?  It is like she can only give a partial smile, not a big toothy one.  Gosh, I should read your quote again, Liz, about being a good woman.  I am afraid I ain't.

Earl and I went to breakfast at Capt. Ratty's this morning in New Bern. Delicious. Then we walked around New Bern and the park before going grocery shopping.  Hope the park is still there next Sunday and Capt Ratty's too!

That's is for now. Could go on with more nonsense, but think I will watch tennis and see if Serena can win again. Hope to see you girls here on the blog. I do love you a bunch!

Quick Good Morning!

Well, I'm racing against the clock this morning.  Literally, I have put myself on a very strict schedule because of all the crap swirling around that needs some sort of attention.

I'm loving your posts Lori - except for the morbid one.  Don't want to think that way.  I do have cards ready though to send out on your behalf. Afterall, you are almost 80 years old!

I hope that hurricane fizzles before all those coastal town people are harmed in any way. So scary, I'm sure. 

We have been working on my gardens outside  - brings me lots of joy.  It's a 'thriller' as far as I'm concerned and it's cheap therapy.

Danny Boy had to take the grandsons to school today but that's the only responsibility for today. Yippee for him (and me).

I'm loving our new place. I'm sitting here in the dining room and the door to the screened porch is open and the animals can come and go as they please. They love that screened porch almost as much as I love it.  Lots of trees and birds to watch.  The sweet kitty is on my lap now and loving on me. Probably trying to make up with me for puking all over the place in the middle of the night - which alerted to dog to come clean it up.  So I should see that as a positive since I didn't have to clean it up!  One of life's little blessings that you have to look for, I guess.

Sorry, I must sign off.  My timer just went off and I need to go to my next set of tasks.

Love you girls a whole bunch!

Am I alone?

Perhaps this will just be my personal journal or sounding board.  However, I know it isn't too private because out there in cyber land there are people reading these posts who have no idea who I am or a few might that I have told about our blog and aren't too old and forgetful to remember where to find it.  So.....I guess I will have to be cognizant of what I say and not use. profanity, etc.  I certainly will not get political. Anyway, I am still going to try to revive our blog in memory of Diane although I cannot duplicate her delightful style of writing.  How we all miss her!

Dorian the hurricane is threatening to dump rain on us for the Labor Day weekend.  Not that it ruins any of our plans, but my heart goes out for all those in the path of it..at the moment it looks like Florida is going to get the worst of it.

Yesterday as I was doing my errands the teller at the bank at the end of our transaction said "have a thriller of a day". Different than have a nice day to be sure.  I had already had a crazy start.  I had put the leashes on the dogs to take them to the groomer and they were all excited.  Locked the door, went to the car and wondered why it wouldn't unlock.  Keys were in the house.  Dang. Usually have a spare key in purse, but no not there, but there was one in a secret place outside.. Geez.
The dogs are all tangled up in their leashes and then I remembered the key was to the back door.  Another geez. So, after untangling the dogs and getting in the house we finally were on our way. Of course we were late. Not sure that would account for a thrilling day.

Musings

I just took a sympathy card out of a ten package value package Hallmark sells.   I bought it because it seemed so many people were dying that I knew and I saw that after I sent this card there would be 8 left.  Hmmm. I was wondering if I would use all these cards before someone else would be using one of their cards from an exact package like mine to send to my family for me. A sobering thought, but I ain't scared.  Just wondering. In the meantime I will just keep on being my silly self wondering about all kinds of things I probably will never know the answer to. Any thoughts Sisters?

Good evening sisters. I am glad you responded to my email and hope we can post to this occasionally. Lizzie, I didn't realize that was the date you got married. Guess you don't celebrate that anymore. 🙄

My friend Sandy's husband died 2 days before Mom. Time passes so quickly the older I get. It doesn't seem like it was that long ago. So many things remind me of Mom and I miss her.

Not much going on here in NC except excessive heat and now some rain. Hoping the Hurricanes steer clear of the Carolinas.  Whenever they start talking about  a tropical wave out in the ocean my ears prick up.  Hopefully they will miss us for awhile since we had such a big one last September.

Monday I went to Surf City to see some friends I get together with each year I met years ago at a women's retreat. They are from mostly the Raleigh area.  One woman lives in Massachusetts now, but comes every summer.  It was fun seeing everyone.  I could only stay for the one day this year since I had our Summer Quilt Retreat Friday and Saturday. Two other ladies and I organize it every year and it just happened to be the same week as the get together was planned.

We are going to Denver next month to see Troy and Carol.  I am looking forward to meeting Carol's daughter and granddaughters. We are driving instead of flying. Couldn't convince Earl to fly. That's alright. We always have a good time when we travel by car. Hate leaving the dogs so long at the kennel.

Going to bed a little early so I can get up early to go to the gym in the morning. I have been slacking off lately.  Before I know it I will quit altogether and become a bag of sagging flesh with no tone at all. Wait, I am a bag of sagging flesh. 😩

Happy Birthday Diane

Eight years we have been without you. Every day I miss you and pray for you wondering where you are in the universe. I believe you are in heaven because of your goodness while you were here on earth. How could you not be?  Of course that is my belief and not necessarily everyone's beliefs. I know you were somewhat skeptical of the whole religious thing. I was with you one time when someone ask you about your belief and you said you thought you were probably agnostic. You and I really didn't discuss religion. You always respected what I believed and followed. I am probably the only person in our family who has any connection to an organized religion and might be thought of as some kind of religious freak always going to Church. That's alright, Diane,  because certainly I couldn't have too many more years before I will be joining you where ever you are, I hope.  I look at your picture hanging in my sewing room with your sweet smile and know one day I will see you again. Happy Birthday Diane. I love you. ❤️